, r THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1001. IT Comraunlcatlonsot , news nature, per sonals and all Items for publication may be left at The Trib , une's new offices In ' the Burke Bulld'lnc. or sent by mall or 'phone. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. William Mornn Caught Between Two Massive Timbers. William Moran, a young married mail, living on Dundnff street, who Is held In the highest esteem throughout tho entire community, wits fearfully hurt yesterday while engaged at his work near tho Lookout. Moran la on- Kngett with other mine department enr pentem t somo work there, and yes terday afternoon was assisting In tho unloading of a carload of heavy tim ber. The Hide sticks were out of the sockets oi tho side of the car from which the sticks were being unloaded. Mornn was on the opponlto side of tho ear, where the sticks of lumber were several rows high, but were supported by hyavy Hide sticks similar to those which hud liecn removed from the other Hide of the ear. The men had Just thrown off heavy timber, when, without warning, the side sticks (mapped off from the heavy strain vhlch was ngnlnst them. A number of tho timbers rolled off. Mornn was thrown to the ground and two of the heavy timbers received such momen tum that they tolled completely over him. HIh fellow-workmen rushed to Ills assistance, and so badly was he Injured that they at tlrst thought him dead. Ms head wuh badly cut and one nrin was mashed almost to a pulp. Ills body mid legs wcie no much lacer ated and bruised. The workmen made him an comfortable us possible and an ambulance whs secured hastily. Moran v.is taken Immediately to Emergency hospital, where n consultation of sur geons whs held. They decided to am putate tho arm which was the more Injured, and this was done Inst night. It wan thought at tlrst that trephining would be necessary, but on Investi gation It was found that the skull wns not cracked, although the mini's head was terribly hurt. Mr. Moron's con dition Is very critical and there Is a possibility of his not recovering. Mr. .Moiuu lives on Dundaft street. Just nbovo thi Fnllbrook street crossing, and Is a young man of the most ex emplary character. lie Is prominent among fraternal society men and Is widely known throughout the city. The news of tho sad mishap was re ceived with general regret, und every where are heard hearty wishes that he may rally from the shock and eventu ally fully recover. A TEMPEBANCE ARGUMENT. Mr. McNulty Emphasizes His Re marks with the Aid of Shotgun. Patrick McNulty nnd Kate, his wife, both well-known characters in this city, who reside on the west side, got Into nn argument yesterday over Mrs. McNulty's habits, nnd the husband took the view that she was much ad dicted to quenching- her thirst with strong waters. Finally Patrick got a shotgun, and, with the remark that he'd cure her of getting drunk, he dis charged the weapon at her. Tho load of shot struck Mrs. Mc Xulty In the foot, making a slight wound. Then Patrick loaded tho weapon again, but wns prevented from llrlng. When Constable Neary got to the house he found the husband plac idly preparing his own supper. He was brought before Alderman Jones, who held him In ball. An Enjoyable Concert. The concert given under tho auspices of the Young Men's union last evening. In the auditorium of the First Con gregational church, wns greatly en joyed by a largo audience. The pro gramme rendered wns one of the best that has been presented here for a long time and a number of encores were given. The programme wns as fol lows: Piano n1o, Sflcctr-il Mlii Alice Ilililscit ifuutrtk', "Oh the Sail Moments ol I'JitliiE," l'itlMltl Mr). liiundjcp, Ml-n I U Ik, K.-ms. Kv.uis ami UuIiriK Solo t.i) "The ll.iiiiloliiu" Miuit lti "l.mli Iiinniid" i,..V.irich William A. ItuWrt. ("to, rltclml n. I.bale I Inches Itrundar llnet, "Tlin Two Sailors" Dr. Party William 1). J:miis and WMfom A. Uotieils. Silo, M-lectcil ,.'..".'.' Mis? Mary Iijvkm 'lilo, "W'Iicii I Am (loin1 Item Thro". ..Chapman Mr. I.1.1 y Y.mn.m llnilcl-K'!;. Mii. I'ratu ami Mrinliffil. Duel, tVmc llaly Spirit" , Wclgaml Mi. Ilniiii!.i?c ami Mr. Holietti. Itecltallun, Seleitiil MU I'liMtinr Jon Solo, Koleited Mr. I.ney Vainun llltcheoek Silo, "The lleafii!y Sons'" Hamilton (irav William II. I'.vaiw. Sulii, Sel"cted Mm, Iiiiukc Mills Trio, "The Maiini'ia" ItamleRecr .Ml, lliiddoek, Mejers. '.vans ami Slii-plienl, S'llo-- fnl A Maiinei'i orw the Sen Kandi'KKCr nil All Tlitowjli the Sight W. T. Porter William .A. HohcrU. (Jeaiutte, "liood Nisht Hrloied" l'imuiti Vrf. HimidaKe, .Messrs. Kvutw ami llobrrt. A Successful Social, ii.'nltcd Mine Workers' local, ?o. toil, held a social lust evening In Watt'. hnlU--Tho attendance and manner in which thp guests enjoyed the event wto. alike flnHei;lnij to the committor wTiTcli was In charge. Dancing wan the most prominent fenturo In the amusement line. '" Celebrntlon Committee Meets. Si.'me of the members of the execu tive committee of the reml-ctntennlal celebration met In the office of tho I ton. James J, O'Neill und discussed matters relating to the celebration. Progress was reported nnd plans were goms over for additional features. C A Case of Diphtheria. SIIsh Nellie Flunnery, of. 95 Brooklyn street, h the latest vletlm of diph theria In this city. Her case was ro ported to the board of health yester day, Had a Lively Scrap. A couple of boys, presumably em ployes of tho silk mill, became wrathy at,' each other Inst night shortly after DnBuU's COUCH SYRUP Ctr-68 Couah or Cold at'onoe. conquers Croup, Whoopln-Coupli, Eronchlil, tinianilCouiuraptiou, Quick, lurerruitu. Jii'KifiMiincurcCoiuUpotlon. JOpuuuoc CARBONDALE DEPARTMENT C o'clock on upper Uelmont street and proceeded to settle their difficul ties In true pugilistic fashion. They had a hot preliminary bout of rng time talk and cuss words and being unable to relieve their exasperation in this manner "cut Into" each other with bare knuckles. They were about evenly mnlched both as to physical make-up and In Inexperience In the uso of their dukes. There were not many onlookers, hut those who were privi leged to witness the encounter said that what the young fellows lacked In science was amply made up for In pugnacity and cnpnelty to receive pun ishment. It wuh a combination at boxing and wrestling, and when tho lads had used up their wind each looked ns though ho had been brushed along by John Ilooth's street sweeper. The bout was declared off with dis honors about even nnd tho sorry but nisei youths took the bnck streets home. EPWORTH LEAGUE. Convention Will Be Held in Peck vllle, Friday and Saturday. The Bpworth league convention of the Honesdnle district, whl,ch takes In this section, -will bo held Wi the Metho dist church at Pcckvllle on Friday evening and Saturday of this week. The programme follows: ntmw KVKNINO. 7Mons; nnd piajir M-nlec, Ud by itev. A. O. MIllian.H. '.SO Music ly tho choir. 7.40 What help ran rhaplera render in revival worky ). Stanley 'Irani. 7.50- MiiMc ty the eholr. s.l Aildrrw, "The Hihle in lltfwnrc to the t'roblinis e( the Hour" Itev. M. 1). 1'ub ler. s.t.V-Altar ami lunwcration ten lee. S.VTUIUIAY MOIIXINC. W.0H Devotional mtUcc, led by Ito. II. l. Cavanauch. P.20 tlujir.css bcmIcii. 10.S0 "Xew Testament Stamlaril o( Christian Lire" MIm Sadlo Miller. lrt.40 "The Dulhs ol tho Protiilent" Illanchc Taylor. 11.00 "Party Spirit In the Election of Otlh'cnt and Who Slioulrl I'rmlile In Such l'lco tlons?" John 1". Dooley. 11.30 "DLieussiuii of Hindrances." led by Itev. lb W. Karschner. SATURDAY AlTEtt.NOO.V. l.SO Devotions, led by Itev. 11. It. Ilanlon. 1.1 J DIuision of llindranees, led by Itev. P. It. Hanton. 2.13 "ltelation of the League to th Church" Ilcv. L. W. Kauehr.er. 3.35 "Method and PurpoM In Leasue SoclaW MiM Ij. l'eck. Plitniwion led by Mis? Wadenian. 3.00 "How to Male the Junior League Work a Sucetw" MIks Maud Tieverton. n.av-lteiltatlon, Mlsi Lena Oendall. 3.30 Addrew. Hindrances to the ucee3 of the leapue Ab. nenteo olflwr., cli'ueis, dlscourte.'-y, slncIliR. peakini; and praying in dead rots. THE POOL TOURNAMENT. The Result of the Two First Games Last Night. At tho Carbondalo Cycle club Inst evening the third evening's play In the pool tourney took place before a good audience of interested clergymen. Up to 10 o'clock two games had been played. Swingle (first class) winning from Crnnp (fourth clnss) by it good margin, nnd McMillan (fourth class) won from J. (1. Reese (second clnss). The standing of the contestants to date Is: Cla. Won. I.O-1. Denton 1 n 'J lloole 2 1 n Humphrey 3 1 u .lanie.t : i) 1 Moo I 0 1 McMillan t :i J. II. IteeMi 2 3 0 Itennlc t I 0 Sulngle 12 0 Stewart 2 I I Derby :: 1 n Davis 3 I II Crane I II :'. Knapp 3 1 n DiUhbmn t n 1 Singer 3 n Dr. Day ..: 3 n 1 Ullhool 3 1 .Manners 3 o l I. fl, rtee 2 0 1 TONIGHT'S BIG EVENT. Germnnia's Annual Ball Will Draw a Large Crowd. Tonight Is the night when the much-talked-of masquerade ball of the Ger manla Singing society will take place. It will be held In its rooms in Ger mania hall on Main street. The com mittees In charge of the various ar rangements have now completed their tasks and have been eminently suc cessful In arranging u night's pleasure that has never been excelled by tiny affair of this Jolly Foclety, The prizes offered for the most orig inal costumes have stirred up wide spread Interest and the spectators and participants are bound to have a hard time guessing Identities. At midnight a signal will be given for a general unmasklnfj. Profs. Collins and Firth will bo In charge of tho muslo and dancing. A most enjoyable time Is assured nil who nre able to attend. Something Like Humpty Dumpty. Freddie, the eight-year-old son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas Booth, of Ret tew place, fell from the Delaware and Hudson wall, near North Main street, on Tuesday afternoon nnd sustained Injuries to the head. Dr. J, J. Thomp son was called to attend tho boy. Tho phyfclclun says that he will soon re cover, as no serious Injury was re ceived. A Dime Entertainment. The Homo Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church will glvo a dime entertainment In the lec ture room of tho church on Monday evening next. A good programme Is being prepared, which will bo printed In full later. Mildred Holland to Return, Mildred Holland, the talented act ress, who drew such a large house nnd won such tributes of praise by her acting In "The Power Behind the Throne," a month ot to ago, win ap pear In this city itgalu on February 2. At Home Again. Miss Kata allien, a graduate of tho Emergency hospital training school, who has been taking a speclul course "' Mil mnssasre treatment at an Ohio in- atltutlon, is homo affaln. E.L. Hatfield, man ager of the Carbon date edition, will bo pleased to receive callers seeking infor mation or desirous of Imparting It Tele phone numbers: New 386: old, 0433. ANOTHER DELIVERY WANTED. Business Men Petition tor a Noon Mail Postmaster Handicapped. Postmaster J. H, Thomas haH re ceived the following petition for a noonday delivery of mall: "John II. Thomns, Postmaster, Car- bondale, Pa. "Dear 'Sir: Wc, the undersigned per sons of the business block on Salem avenue, between Church street and Terrace street, believing our business of nufllclcnt magnitude and Import ance to warrant tho request, respect fully petition that wo may have, In addition to the morning and night de liveries, tho noon delivery now accord ed to the other business portions of the city. Itev, J. V. Warner, presiding eld er of Honcsdulc district; Purple Under taking company, Robert M. Vannan, master plumber; Miss 'M. Cavanaugh, dressmaking; Charles A, Kafka, com mercial traveler; Miss iM. llarndcn, for Weston Mill company; 'Mrs. C. A. Wal ter, boarding house; tM, II. Sullivan, shoe maker." While Mr. Thomas Is anxious to do everything In his power for tho benefit and convenience of the postoirico pa trons, It will be Imposslblo to grant this request. Under penalty of suspension mall carriers are forbidden to work over eight hours per day and each car rier In this city now has to cut one of his deliveries short in order to keep within the required time. Tho only remedy for this condition Is for the city to adopt Mr. Thomas' sug gestion and number the houses nnd put signs on the street corners. It would bu a mutter of very little expense cither to the city or to the Individuals, and then, perhaps, the city could get one, or, perhups, two, additional carriers, thus allowing more complete delivery on the outskirts nnd more frequent de liveries in the central city. Mr. Thomas says that there Is Indeed some danger that we mny lose somo of the carriers wo now have because of the Imperfect numbering of houses, designation of streets and bad sidewalks. Shamokln recently lost nil Its carriers for these reasons. Mr. Thomns has proved that he is ready to help tho people get better fa cilities, for only a few months ago ha had -an Inspector here endeavoring to get moro curriers, but ho says there Is no hope for better service until the people make up their minds to abide by tho department's Instructions. CONVENTION TONIGHT. Republicans Will Name Candidates for City Offices. Tho Republican city convention will be held this evening In Hurke's hall on Sixth avenue, nnd It promises to be a most harmonious gathering. From the delegates elected It appears certain that Robert Shannon will receive the nomination of school director for the three years' term, and (. V. Swlgert the one year term for tho same office. O. B. Van Gorder mny be nominated Instead of Mr. Swlgert, as his friends nre rallying strongly for him. The First ward delegates will noml nte James McMillan, sr.. for poor di rector, and Gabriel Puglinno and Fred Thompson for common council. In the Fifth ward the result of the primaries indicates the nomination of Messrs. Stone nnd Masters for com mon council. In the Third nnd Fourth wards Thomas Boylan will probably bo nomi nated for school director, nnd Robert Whltlleld nnd Charles Knse for com mon councilmen. William Isger an nounced lust evening that he had de cided not to run. A Correction. Through a misunderstanding The Trlbuno yesterday morning said that Chief of Police McAndrew appeared before Alderman Atkinson with Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold, when tho couple applied for a warrant for the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. Nlvcr nnd An thony II. Lloyd and daughter on a charge of conspiracy. Chief McAndrew did not appear In the case In any capacity, but he was opposed to the action taken. Last Night's Social. Locul No. 1611 held a very successful social last evening In Watt's hall. It was the first one given by this local, but the probabilities tiro now that one will bo given each year. A very en Joyuble time was had by all present, and tho committees In charge did everything that would serve to In crease the comfort and merriment of their guests. Meetings Tonight. Republican city convention. George K. Rnndolph camp, No. 138, S. of V. Division No. 5, A. O. II. United Mine Workers, No. 877. Branch No. 77. L. C, B. A. Uornl Council, No. 1S9, Retail Clerks' union. Theatrical. Tonight "In the Heart of tho Rock ies." Friday Night "A Woman's Redemp tion." Saturduy Ratines "A Romance of Korveen." Saturday Night "Human Wolves of New York." , A New Position. Miss Joscphlno Bradley, who for sev eral years haH been nn employe at tho Pioneer laundry, has resigned to ac cept a good position nt tho new weav ing mill. Is Convalescent, fieorgo AV. Slmrell, ot 21 Clark nve nui.', who leeently bad his jaw frac tured, Is reported to be much Improved. As yot he Is tumble to take any solid food. Fishing Through the Ice. Z.opher C. Leo nnd Irving Snyder took a day oft yesterday and Indulged In a little fishing through tho Ico nt Slckler's. They report good success. Funeral of Mr. Campbell. The funeral services for tho late Jeremiah A. Campbell will be held to morrow morning at 10 o'clock at tho homo of John F. Roberts, No, 2 Ca naan street. Tho funeral party will leave this city on tho 11.13 train for Tunkhannock.whero the interment will bo made. For over twenty years) Mr. Campbell resided at Tunkhannock, where ho folllwed the trade of n car riage builder. Three years ago ho camo to tills city to live with his dauchtcr, Mrs. J. F. Roberts, and about eighteen months ago ho sustained a naratytto stroke, from the effect of which he never fully recovered. Is Now ri Nurse. Miss Phofbo Barley, formerly of this city, who went through a special course In nurse's work at an institution In Waterbury, Conn., Is now attached to tho Nursery and Child's Home, a ma ternity hospltnl at Fifty-first street and Lexington avenue, New York city. Miss Barley Is 'well fitted for tho duties of her profession, and her many Car bondalo friends will bo pleased to hear of her success. Dates for Appeals, The board ot revision ami nppeals will hold sessions to hear appeals from city assessments ns follows: They will meet in the select council room, city building, each evening. January 17 will be tho date for residents of the Sec ond ward; January 18, Third ward; January 22, Fourth ward; January 23, Fifth ward; January 24, Sixth ward. The Passing Throng. Thomas Hlgglns Is confined to his homo with tho grip. Ray 'Murray, ot Wllkcs-Barre, Is the guest of relatives in town. George Peterson, of Scranton, spent last evening with town friends. Miss Gertie Gallagher Is spending a few days with friends In Olyphant. Miss Rozclla Donnelly, of Scranton, Is the guest of Carbondalo friends. Miss Maggie Maxwell, of Jermyn, spent last evening with friends in town. Harold McAllister, son of James Mc Alllstcr, of Lunny court, Is dangerously ill. Miss 'Mary Nealon, of Olyphant. Is visiting iMIss Lorctta O'Neill, of Pike street. Rev. M. F. O'Rourke, of Athens, for merly of this city, wns In town yes terday. M. II. Flnnegnn, of Pike street, Is confined to his room by a severe at tack of rheumatism. Miss Laura I lis ted. of Belmont street, has been confined to her home by Ill ness for several duys. Mrs. Clarence B. Atherton, of Scrnn ton, who has been tho guest of Miss Lydla Campbell, has returned home. Mrs. John E. Roche, who wns called here by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, has returned to Scranton. Joe Roessler, who has been spending several weeks with his parents In town, returns today to his studies at fit. Michael's college. Silas McMullen. of the Chester Mili tary Academy, has been home for sev eral days. lie was called here by the death of his uncle, the late Charles Mc mullen. - n i JERMYN AND MAVHELD. Following is the programme to be rendered nt the box social In Enter prise hall Friday evening: Vocal duet, Mrs. llorswell and Mrs. Ebdon; so prano solo, Miss Graves, of Scranton; recitation, Miss Fcsrcnden; cornel solo, Prof. Hogarth; vocal duet, Messrs. Green and Hocking: solo, D, J. Jenkins; vlollrt sojo. Prof. Gllroy; recitation. Miss Fessenden: vocal solo, Willis Jones: cornet duet, Mr. llorswell and son; solo, Miss Mabel Davis. Owing to the prevalence of the grip epidemic the meeting of tho Twentieth Century Sewing club arranged for Fri day, as previously mentioned, has been postponed until Jan. 25. J. J. Cox, who for a number of years has successfully conducted tho barber business on North Main street, has sold out to Mike Burke, of Mayfleld, who will take possession at the end of the week. Rev. Francis Gcndall, of Pcckvllle, conducted the service nt the funeral of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Toman yesterday afternoon. Those present from out of town were: Mr. nnd Mrs. James Toman, Mr. and Mrs. Kcust and nughter, and Mrs. Jenkins, of Dunmore. "The Slums of Now York" was wit nessed by a fair sized house In Enter prise hull last evening and afforded an Interesting evening's entertainment. The sterepptlcon pictures exhibited were largo and clear and both the ex hibition and lecture delivered by Mr. Warrick was of u healthy moral tone thnt is commendable. Mrs. Thomas Hunter Is suffering from the prevailing grip epidemic. The following officers of Excelsior council, No. 171, Young Men's Institute, were installed for the ensuIngA'enr, Tuesday evening: Chaplain, Rev. M. E. Lynott; president, AVIIllam Byrno, llrst vice president, J. M. Forbes: sec ond vice president, II. B. Collins: re cording secretary, C. J. Dunleavy: financial secretary, Robert Marsh; treasurer, P. IS. Walker; Inside sen tinel, Michael Collins; autulde sentinel, James Qulnn: executive committee, II. J. Kennedy, M. L. McCarthy and John Cnheney. The Installation exer cises were followed by a smoker In which several speeches wt.ro made and a number of vocal solos rendered. OLD FORGE. Mrs. Margaret Carey, one of the old est und most respected residents of this place, passed away on Tuesday at tho home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Innes. She had never fully recovered from thej stroke of paraly sis which she suffered ubout o, year ngo, but was able to be about the house. On Sunday night she retired as usual, but as she was not In the habit of arising early in tho morning her daughter did not f 'to her room until about 11 o'clock, when she found her In nn unconscious condition, In which she lay until Tuesday at 11 o'clock, when she passed away. Mrs. Carey was bom In this place March 14, 1B23, nnd was 7S yeurs. 10 mnths made her home In this place. whc i ..i ...., ,.... i ,.t i... -,. i nil 1 ilriv rf iiha dlwi linu uliiinito she was loved nnd respected hy all who knew iter. She Is survived by the following children: Scott IJ., John, Mrs. Samuel Yates, Mrs, Hobert Inne. of this place, nnd Mrs. rtebecca Green, of Duryen. The funeral services will bo held nt tho Uriel; church Friday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Interment In Mnrcy cemetery. Tho members of tho now Methodist Kplscopnl church will hold a fair In the church pnrlors Jan. 29, 30 and 31. The Best Cold Cure p ono you enn take without Interrup tion to business. One that does not effect tho head or hearing llko tho con tinued use of quinine, Ono that cures speedily and leaves you feeling fresh nnd clear-headed. Such n ono la Krause's Cold Cure. Trlco 25c. Sold by Matthews Pros PRACTICING THE EUROPEAN SYSTEM. Dr. O. It. Strong, who conducted a laigc nd urcevful practice In Scranton durlne 19S7, 1S34 and lsK), has opened an offiec at 400 Lackawanni avenue (over the Parla store), where he l pre pared to Rive the public the adianUnen of an extenalvc experience extending over Beven jeara in the leading hospital ot Kuropo (Dr. Stron; liailw: telded abroad tlnce ism until recently). lit re-catahllstilni; hit practice here lie la more fully crjulped than ever to treat the dloae to which ho Riven rpecial attention, l'ractical experience Is the Brcatut teacher; he who It mot succemfut In the practice of medicine la he who hat had the cdvantoftcs nt the greatest ex perience. Dr. Strong ha certainly been af forded unusual opportunities for aequlrlns a thorough knowledge f the mwl succcsilul melh. ods ot treating the afflicted. Having alt vt tin very latest Improved Amer ican and Kuropcan Instruments and appliances for examining and treating the afflicted he is enabled to effect cure where other physicians, who do not possess His same means of ascer taining the exact condition of the patient, FAIL. All remedies prescrllied hy Pr. Strong are pre. pared especially for each ease In the com plete medical laboratory connected with hlv office, thus insuring the purest ami most effect lvc medicines. Special attention Is given to the successful treatment ot chronic and to-called incurable dis eases, diseases of the Nose, Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs, Catarrh, diseases of the Stom ach, Liver, Kidneys, Heart, Gladder and Urinary Organs, Plood and Skin, disease peculiar to wo men, diseases ot tho Nervous System, ete. Consultation and examination free. Offices, 400 Lackiwanna nvenue (over tho Pari store), llouis, 0 to 12, 2 to S, and 7 to S o'clock. Sundays hy appointment only. OLYPHANT. George B. Hollernn has resigned his position ns head bookkeeper for the Moosio Mountain Coal company at Mnrshwood. As the time for the spring election grows nearer many candidates for the various offices In the borough are making their announcements, In the First ward three names are mentioned for school director, ex-Councilman Howard, M. M. Nealon nnd the present Incumbent, John Walsh. For council, M. F. Nealon's name Is heard, also that of Michael Cannon. In the Second ward, R. J. Gallagher says ho Is In tho field for re-nomlnntlon. John Pro bert and W. IL Davis, former council men, are said to be In the race also. The Third ward wilt elect two coun cilmen this spring and tho present members who aro serving unexpired terms, M. J. O'Holleran and K. J. Burke, will likely be rc-nomlnated. Lewis Blochberger, of the Second ward, is also seeking the nomination of councilman from his district. A special session of tho council will be held tonight, when the secretary's report nnd other important business will be considered. The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis nt this place wore shocked to learn of her sudden death at Scran ton yesterday morning. Mrs. Lewis conducted a dancing class here for two seasons. Louis Kaken, of Lackawanna street. Is ill with the grip. A most enjoyable entertainment and social was held In the Keyston hall last evening for the benefit of the Welsh Presbyterian church. The early part of the evening was spent In list ening to an Interesting programme of musical and literary numbers. After wards, refreshments were served and a social thno Indulged In. A good sum was realized. The following letters remain uncalled for at the Olyphant postofllce: James Radey, Jr.. C. F. Stratton, Mrs. Kugene Hobbs, John Cavanaugh, Mrs. Patrick O'Malley, Hudson street; Mrs. John Judge. Miss Sadie O'Malley Is visiting rela tives at Scranton this week. Miss Katie Watklns is spending the week In Jermyn.. A Democratic caucus will be held In Cannon's hotel, In the First ward, on Saturday afternoon, between the hours of 4 and 7 o'clock. Miss Nelllo McIIugh, of South Scran ton, has returned home, after a visit with relatives In town. Alfred Parfrey, of Pittsburg, wns the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Jones yes terday. William Parry, of upper Susque hanna street. Is confined to his home with nn attack of asthma. PECKVILLE. On Tuesday, the Grand chanter, or der Eastern Star of Pennsylvania, met at Odd Fellows' hall, Peckvllle, for tho purpose of holding their unmial meeting-. Delegates from every chap ter In the state were present. The session lasted the entire day. In the evening a hanquet was given under the direction of Pride of Orient chap ter. No. 7, of this place. Tho follow ing otllcera wero elected by the Grand chapter: Grnnd worthy matron, Mrs. Bertha Fordyce, of Susuuehannn: grand worthy patron, Mr. Frank L. Taylor, of Peckvllle; grand associate matron, Mrs. Muggle Lannlng, of Scranton: grand associate patron, Mr. Charles Ulossom, of Hawleyj grand conductress. Mrs. Mary J. Williams, of Plttston; grund associate conduct ress, Miss Mary Saunders, of Phila delphia; grand secretary, Mrs. Ilela Mills, of Duke's Center: grand treas tirer, Mrs. Hell Williams, of Scranton. Clark's Summit was chosen as the next meeting place of tho Grnnd chap ter. Advertised letters remaining at tho Peckvllle postolTIco Jan. 15: Genevieve Cnrpenter: Daniel U. Thomns, D. U. Wedgeworth. Ilungurlan Szymon Matey, Stlf Cserney, AVnlenty Kupa, Yvnu Nehanyk, Wencsly Uokawska, I TZ' - i noru oteraneiii. All members of fhn Order Eastern Star tire requested to meet at the chapter rooms, Odd Fellows' hall, at 1 o'clock this afternoon for the pur. pose ot attending the funeral of tho late Mrs. William Vnndcrvort. The Woman'H Christian Tempernnoa union will meet this afternoon nt 3 o'clock at tho home of Mrs, Grovner Miller. A full nttendnnce Is desired. Tho First ward vigilance committee wish to announce that the ward pri maries will bo held ot the office of S V. Arnold on Saturday, Jun. 2C, be tween the hours of I and 7 p. in. There will bo u meeting of tho For est nnd Stream club hold at tho Peck Lumber company office on Friday evening, Jnn, IS, To Trevent the drip Laxathe Bromo-Qulnlne removes the cu. Annual Silverware Sale Begins Today. Thoughtful folks who have been waiting for this annual event, need wait no longer we are ready for you. It Is no small task to gather what is thoroughly reliable and desirable in silverware, and offer it at exceptional prices. Matters are suspicious. They'd rather melt over the patterns of 1900 into 1901 designs, even though their similarity is striking, than to sacrifice in price their product and reputation. That is why the maker's name, as a rule, is kept out of silver sales, Money "talks' to some ol them, however, and so these silver sales come and go, providing inducements that are possible in no other way. Every piece has merit Is thoroughly guaranteed else it would not be here. You save a third to a quarter on every thingon some few things much more than that. Main Aisle Wyoming Avenui entrance. Rogers' Bros.. 1847 Knives and Forks, very best, guaranteed three triple plate, one-half dozen, $1,69. Rogers' Bros., 1847 Tea Spoons. Berkshire and tipped de signs, one-half dozen, $1.15. Rogers' Bros., 1847 Dessert Spoons, Vesta and Berkshire de siens. one-hall dozen. 1 1. q8. Rogers' Bros., 1847 Table one-half dozen; $1.95, XapMn UltiRi, pUln and c!iail-now 7Jc. Perry fipoonn, gold llntd now Obo. rnkn l)ihes Mtln flnlth, enpravrt no-$'J.M. 1'ein PlshfK, plain and aatln finish now !.8. pjklntr DMies, Mtln flnlah now $.1.M. Carving Seta, finest atctl now $2.75. Soup IjiIIph, new dndgn now l.W. I'le Knives, 1M0 patterns now l.fto. Pread Trays, medium iriie now J1.60. Ice rltchers, aatin finish, chased now t.30. The selling begins this morning. Everything must go with out reserve. No i'mit to quantities as many of a kind as you care to buy. Writing Paper, 17c, That Ought to Be 35c One of the best manufacturers of stationery in the New Eng land States has sold to us what they had left from the Christmas selling of one particular line of box papers. 50 sheets of paper in a box. 50 envelopes. The paper is finest cream tinted vellum both ruled and plain, packed in attractive form. Had it come to us in the regular way before the holidays, you would have gobbled it up quickly at 35 cents the box. Now and while it lasts at 17c which won't be longer than Saturday. Muslin Underwear. Great selling days. Every down, down, down. fnmnar mmlitii-u ffimnare Then you'll no longer wonder possmle eisewncre selling. Good Muslin Drawers as cheap as 14c. Muslin Night Gowns as cheap as 31c. Loner. White Skirts as cheap as 29c, Children's Drawers as cheap as 7c Better muslins, better trimmings, better everything, more . 1 .1.1 .. - -. 1 . a!.b a Jal-nil . n W iirl?M care in me maKing, more attention iu uciau .um muau. Second Floor Wyoming Avenue, donas Long's Sods DEGENERATION. A Study in Anthropology by Will lain W. Ireland. "Degeneration, A Study in Anthro pology," Is the title of an Intelligent nnd thoughtful article ot some fifty pages, contributed to Tho Interna tional Monthly by William W. Ireland, of Edinburgh. We copy some of the concluding paragraphs: "We are going through a crltlcnl time, nnd some dangers look ominous tor the future of the race. Two ot thes'i may he briefly mentioned. "One Is the overpressure upon young people connected with school taska nnd examinations, qualifying and com petitive. This seems every day to npread Wider and to Invade .ill the ranks of life. In Prltain, after much exertion, we have succeeded In gaining nomo relief from the Inspector of schools, and his lll-drawn-up codes for the younger children: but the worst Htraln falls upon the middle and up per classes. Surely It Is a mistake to make the dtllllng and preparation for the battle of life more hurtful than the nctual warfare Itself. The toll, vexation, and disappointment connect ed with examinations pervade almost all branches of knowledge, and are rrnttirirr more grievous every year. Thin ' evil has ulready Indicted enduring in jury on men of the studious class, nnct is likely still to go on helping to Increase the tendency to exhaustion , nnd Irritability of the nervous system, !niul to disgust men with learning.! i Though there Is a groat deal of dl- j 1 content, and mnny protests have coiivj from thoughtful men all over Europe. it looks us If things will need to got worse beforu they can get better. Our studious youth are lavish of mind labor, and the number or rejections in examinations Is often paraded as a proof of the value of the degree. Though ns physicians wo are often called upon to prescribe tor tho evils of overwork In preparing for examlna tlons, the examinations for degrees In medicine are often thu most senseless and difficult of all. To put things on a moro sensible footing, examinations would need to he taken out of the hands of the teaching class together. Each professor has a rooted conviction that his own specialty Is of surpass ins Importance. Their interest, their self Importance, even their conscien tiousness, all drive one way, to make them hold up what thoy call a high standard. "The principal evils to health from overstudy. besides Injured growth among young people, appear to bo kidney diseases and neurasthenia, Young women who sometimes study with too great diligence nre liable to suffer from chlnroMs and neuralgia! and governesses, struggling upwnrds from the poorer walks of life, nre of ten observed In asylums. "On the other hand, li must be ro. membered In this connection thnt young people tnko more to utliletU's than they used to do. In tunning, Jumping, skating, swimming, nnd row ing, there Is no record which has not been beaten within tho last fifteen years. Girls In their teens take more exercise than their mothers or grand mothers did, nnd this will help to mako them moro robust In future years. "The Fecond Is n more far-reachlns danger. There nre so many Induce monts now-u-dnys for women to with draw from their natural duties, that Solomon's description of a bad woman may p.nss as; the typo of a good one; Shu is loud and stubborn and abldcth Spoons, plain, new shape rich, nread Tray, newest ileslsm now $2.2.1. Cream !.adle. very pretty now 75c. Rllrrr Trays, exquisitely haed now 2.25. Meat forks, best quality now 08e. -ANP Mjnv odd piece of Rlbrr Tablewaie not more than two ot kind: all new and rich designs, plain and Pflpg hour sees the big piles going nriCfS. why we are doing what is not LIVERITA THE UP-TO-DATE LITTLE LIVER PILL CURES Biliousnoss, Constipation, Dyspepsia, ISick-Keau-jacho and Liver Complaint. SUGAR COATBD. 100 PILLS 25 CTS. Sold by dl druggist or neni uy man. Nervtta Medical Co., CIilMf SuM by JlcOarrah & 7)1011181, Drugciets. WW LjiUwanna .iveiiw, ScrJiitoii, IU. not In her Iio'irc The movement Is luokcd on with favor by some men out of thoughtless good nature, and push ed on by others ftom a half sensuous doslra of pleasing and Idolizing wo men. Unhupplly, movements once be gun can never bo stopped at the point first designed; and nothing is more difficult than to show distant dangers to thoss who do not wish to see them. It Is sometimes said that no harm has lesulttd from the greater range as sumed by some women In the society of tho day. For my pnrt, I never ex pected the evil consequences to show thoin.selven at once, but they are com ing fust enough. In Franco and In Massachusetts the hirth-rute Iu scarce ly higher than the death-rate. In Mas sachusetts the mothers ot foreign birth have twice as many children ns the native mothers. While France Is alarmed at her sterility, Massachu setts contendly recruits her population from French Canada, where old world notions still prevail. In England the birth-rate hns also diminished. "Woe to the stales, which suffer such doctrines ns these to which we have referred to gain hold In their midst, in the end their place will be taken from them nnd given to peoples who obey the voice of nature and recognise the right order of things." PR1CEBURG. The funeral of the late Watkln J. Williams, who was killed In Storrs mine on Suturday last, took place on Tuesday, and was attended by vast throngs of people, perhaps being the largest funeral cortege ever Heen In this town. 'Deceased wns 23 years and 10 months old and wns a young man of sterling qualities and a general favor ite with all who knew htm. Ho was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, Sons of St. George, .Storrs Mine Accidental fund nnd Eagle Hose com pany, No. 1, of Prlceburg, and Is wur vlved by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W J. Wllllnms, ono brother, Joseph, nnd one sister, Mrs. Benjamin Peddoe. The above societies were well represented nt tho funeral, which wns In charge of Undertaker D, Jones, of Olyphant. The religious services wore conducted by Hev. W. Hentley, pnstor of the P. M. church, and were commenced nt the lute home of the deceased and con cluded In tho church. The reverend g?ntlpmun took the ground work of his sermon from the words of the divine writ: "He enmeth forth ns a flower and Ih cut down." The funeral rites of the Sons of St. George and the Knights of the Golden Eagle were per formed at the grave side and a very appropriate pleco of vocal muslo wns I sung by some of the oldest friends of aHcliljTIavUfl nniTTiTi linn i rill tho departed,