$. 4& THE SCRANTON TRIBUNES THURSDAY,' JANUARY 16, 190i ; W.r ,',v'44v- - , Vw$?,1fli$l f WEST SCRANTON CHECKS WERE M. J. KISHPAUOH WITH WHITING CHARGED THEM. His WIfo "Was Identified ns tho Woman Who Had Them Cashed. Patriotic Order of Americano In stall Officers Entertainment and Social In Fourth Ward Mission. Two Deaths in One Houso Within Two Days Events of This Even ing Notes and Personals. M. .T. Klshpaugh, who resides with his wifo In tho rear ot Fuller's cigar store, on South Main avenue, was ur rcstod yesterday on a warrant by Lieu tenant Davis, charging him with pass ing worthless checks. Complaint was lodged with the police that Klshpatigh hud -written worthless checks, payable to a party named Brandt, and that his wife had passed them on MoWllllnms, the underwear dealer; Schank & Spencer, and the Grand Union Tea company. When n renrpsentfttlve of Seluink & fjponcer called on Mrs. Klshpaugli yes terday he Identlllcd the woman, but she could not appear for a hearing, owing to her Illness. Klshpaugli was unable to furnish ball, and was locked up In the Jackson street police station to await a hearing. Both deny tho charges. The checks were drawn for $18 each. Patriotic Order of Americans. At tho regular meeting: of Electric camp, No. U3, Patriotic Order of Ameri cans, held in Washington hall last evening, the following oflleers were in stalled by District President Mary Mouse for tho coming year: President, Mary Blddlenian; assistant president, Thomas II. Davis; vice-president, Mrs. Lottie Spencer; assistant .vice-president, Amelia Sclioll: conduc tor, Lena Davis; assistant conductor, Sniila Hettio; recording secretary, Mrs. Ida Kldrcd; financial secretary, Linden V. Decker; treasurer, Robert T. Kldrert: guard, Louisa Greers; sentinel, Joseph ine Price. Tho Initiating team from the South Scranton camp. No. tie, were present and initiated four candidates Into the secrets of the order. A social hour was afterwards enjoyed and refreshments served. Entertainment and Social. The pupils and teachers of tho Fourth Dtifoiir's French Tar Will promptly relict e and speedily cure g roughs, coins ami an lung irounie. I or Mlc by U. V. JUNKIXS, 101 South Main atcnuc. They are omitted TH A j Goes hard to drop them when they fit our goods and prices. A Few Days Dress Goods Selling In fact, a Spacial Dress Goods Sale. Today and following days we offer these e: 25 pieces Double-fold Dress Goods, in mixtures and plaids, the remains of several lines that were sold from 12 i-c to 19c the yard. The special t price is now, the yard 1 OC One lot of Paramatta Suitings, 38 inches wide, fine firm weave, best dye and finish and choice as sortment of plain colors. 4 Now, the yard. . I 9C One lot of Dress Goods, some in plain colors and others in mixtures selection of both kinds and the goods sold at from 55c to 75c the vard. The Sale . Ir,ice,is now, the yard. . . . 4VC 15 Pi ieces 46-Inch All -Wool Dress 'Goods. s here's Whipcords. Kep stripes ana Coverts, all first class goods, worth 75 cents the ym. The sale price is . rioYY the yard 49 C One lot of 20 pieces 46inch All Wool Henriettas, firm weave, high lustre and good standard , colors. Now, the yard. . . 49C 10 pieces ,50-inch Heavy Diago nals, all wool, very firm weave, Colors, blue, brown, gar net, greys ana castors, Mow, the yard. . , erk I OyC rikMVkVM 1 f?vvvvv lobe Warehouse ward mission school of tho First Bap tist church hold an enterhilnnicttt and social last evening In their building on North Dnrfleld avenue, which wns largely attended by scholars and their parents and friends. Tho programme consisted ot solos, recitations, trios, duets, etc., and at the conclusion of tho entertainment, re freshments were nerved. Ainonjr the participants were Thomas Abrnms, Itutlt Thomns, W. W. Evans, John Evnns, Mrs. 8. D. rcttlt, Uessle Mell aril"!, David Stephens, Pearl Jenkins, rhooho dotty, Thomas lleddoo and daughter, and others, West Side Republican Cluh. This evening will, bo tho regular meeting night of tho AVosl Side Central Hepubllcan club, nnd every member Is especially , urged to bo present, as a vote will bo taken on Important amendments to tho by-laws, In refer ence to raising the dues and changing tho meeting nights. These propositions were Introduced at the last regular meeting, Tickets for the first uunital Informal danco of the club, under tins direction ot tho social committee, will be ready for distribution. Tho daneo will be held In Hears' hall on Wednesday evening, February 19, with Hanoi's orchestra playing. Several other matters of Importance to the club will be taken up and acted upon at this meeting, and It Is essen tial thnt every member attend. Those in arrears are requested to make Imme diate settlement. Rehearsing n Cantata. The children's choir of tho Bellevue Welsh Calvlnlstlc Methodist church arc rehearsing the cantata, "A Dialogue ot Birds," which will bo given a pub lic presentation some time in March. John W. Jones, Thomas Abrams and Mrs. John Reese James have been en gaged to assist the choir. The regular choir of the church are preparing an "Okie Folks' Concerto," which will bo given In the church next month. Reese Samuels has charge of the work, which insures an excellent production. Some splendid talent Is being enlisted to assist in the concert. Simpson Church Notes. The Interest is growing in the revival meetings. The subject last evening was "Where Art Thou?" The pastor discussed three points: First Man is always somewhere. Second He is often where he has no business to bo. Third Unless he repents he will get where he does not want to be. The topic this evening will be "The Pleasures of Sin." Funeral of John. Beff. Services over tho remains ot the late John Beff were held yesterday after noon at tho family home, 334 North Sumner avenue, where many relatives, friends and neighbors assembled to express their sympathy for the be reaved wife and mother, who has lost husband and son within a few months' time. The services were in charge of Rev. in our "Store News," One lot of 46-inch All-Wool Pru nellas, the color line a little broken, but a fair assortment still here. A dollar the yard was the price. Now, the yard 7 OC Ten pieces Fancy Jacquards, 48 inches wide, good rang2 of styles and colors, firmly woven and fine finish, easily worth $1.00 -the yard. Now, the yard 69C One odd lot of Dress Goods, 54 inch all-wool Venetians, 50-inch Homespuns, 48-inch Cheviots and Changeable Whipcords, the entire collection at Special Sale , Price. Now, the yard.... o9C. 15 pieces 48-inch All Wool Double Bay Poplins in a vaiiety of shades, castors,., blues, greens and such like: goods worth $1.25 and the special Price , now, the yard 09C One picked lot Pedestrian Suit ings, 56 inches wide, strictly all wool, heavy weight, can be made without lining, Venetian finish in bro.wn, blue, grey, black and oth ers, worih $1.75 the yard. Now, the yard. Jp 1 .39 Everybody has a chance at these bargains as well as you, and it's possible to miss some of them,' But you won't, will you? Jacob Schocltle, pastor of the Chest nut street German Presbyterian church, nnd Interment was made In the Washburn street cemetery. The pall bearers were selected from among tho lodges In attendance, namely, Homing Uronk lodge, Knights of Pythias, Hnrl darl lodge, No. 2(!!t, Clcrman Ilenellclnl society, and the Delaware, Lackawan na and Western Mutual Aid. Events of Today nnd Evonlng. Tho Ladles' Aid society, ot the Wash burn street Presbyterian church will hold nn all-day session today, serving lunch In the dining room of the church at noon. A regular meeting ot tho West Sldo Central Republican club will bo held this evening in tho rooms, comer of Main avenue nnd Jackson street. Rev. K, J, Mctlonry, rector ot St. David's Kplscopal church, desires nil who Intend joining tho confirmation class to meet with him In tho church this evening. The teachers of the Washburn street Presbyterian Bible school are requested to meet at the special services In tho church this evening, after which an Important matter will bo considered, The Sons of Temperance Glee club will meet for rehearsal In Morgan's hall this evening. The Temperance choir will also meet In the same place this evening. The Llmburger Social club will enjoy a sleigh ride to Olyphant tills even ing, leaving Charles KImmlcks, Swel land street, at 7 o'clock. Tiie Sloan and Central mine local, No. 1428, United Mine Workers of America, will meet In Janes' hall on Jackson street, this evening. The Oxford Glee club will meet for rehearsal this evening In Co-operative hall at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested. About seventy singers have already been enrolled. Tho West Scranton assembly of the Royal society of Good Fellows will hold a regular session this evening in Red Men's hall. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. The first team of the Electric City Wheelmen's Bowling club is composed of Frank Wettllnf, captain; David Owens, Samuel McCraeken, "Beatty" Williams and "Barry" Davis. The sec ond team includes Henry Uriinlni;. Thomas Skerrit. Mont Carpenter, Will Dlehl and Mr. Revan. Several others are practicing and may be added to the above teams at any time. Tho Green Ridge Wheelmen's team will play the first team an exhibition prac tice game tomorrow evening. The opening game in the tournament will be hold next Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene K. Miller, of Tenth street, attended the Miller-Cure wedding at Tompklusville last even ing. The Third district Republicans of the Sixth ward have nominated Thom as D. Edwards for select council, and John O'Mnlley for common council. For district oillcers William Davies has been named for judge, Ooinei Thomas tor register. Roland Roberts for inspector, and Thomas Ueeeham for constable. Tho Republicans of the Twenty-first ward. Second district, have named John O. Nicholson, Job Whitehouse and John Jenkins as tho vigllanls com mittee for the coining year. The William Connell Glee club have decided to enter the male voice com petition at the national eisteddfod to be held in this city next May. They have already begun rehearsals on the competitive selections. George Beddoe, who contemplates a visit to Wales, was tendered a fare well reception recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lewis, ISM Luzerne street, where many friends gathered to wish him a safe journey and a pleasant trip. Tho Simpson male quartette, W. W. Jones, Thomas Abrams, Harry Wrlg ley and Harry Acker, will sing at Rev. J. B. Sweet's church In Onconta, N. Y., next Sunday. The marriage of William Pfeiffer and Miss Anna E. Hetzelbroth, of North Hyde Park avenue, will take place on Wednesday evening, January 22. The Ladles' Aid societies of the First Baptist and Jackson street Bap tist churches 'held their annual meet ings yesterday and elected oillcers for the ensuing year. Mrs. D. B. Thomas' ladies' choir held a social session in Co-operative hall last evening. They will compete at tho national eisteddfod to be held in this city in May. The remains of a young child of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, of Plttston, were interred In the Washburn street cemetery yesterday afternoon. Annie Kohler and Nellie Mitchell, of Schnell court, were before Alderman ICellow yesterday, each preferring charges against tho other. Both were held in ball for their appearance at court. Mrs. Thomas II. Davis and daughter, Corlnnc, of North Main avenue, are as sisting relatives in Willces-Uarre. William Williams, superintendent of the Mt, Pleasant colliery, is 111 ot his home on Chestnut street. It. II, Moser won llrst prise in a sweepstake shooting match on tho brick yard grounds recently, Tho sec ond and third prizes were divided be tween Henry Allen, Alfred East nnd John Jeffries. The Colonial club, one of the most popular social organizations in West Scranton, will bold their regular weekly social In Washington hall to morrow evening. An enjoyablo social was held last ev ening In tho Keyset Valley JIoso com pany's club house. Them was also a rafllo hold for tbo benefit of Mrs. James Flynu, whoso husband was killed in tho mines recently. An entertainment under tho man agement of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Arin brust fat tho benellt of tho Washburn street Presbyterian church will bo giv en In Washington hall, North Main av enue, on Thursday evening, January 23, A programme of unusual merit will bo rendered by tho following well known people; Misses Elsa Van Der vort, Lydla Sailor, Margaret Gibbs, Bessie Bloat, Alfred Wooler, David Davis. Miss Christ will be accompan ist and tho Wushburn street Sunday school orchestra will assist. Miss Van Dervoort, now of New York, was a former soloist at I3lm Park church and her hosts ot friends hero will no doubt avail themselves of this opportunity of again hearing a sweet voice, PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. GrJIIlth T. Davies Is 111 at her homo on North Main avenue, airs. VS. VS. Teal, of South Lincoln SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE Allow" a (oush to run until it get beyond tho rcmh of medicine. 'J'hey oltcu wy, "Oli, It will wear ausy," but in most cm It will wear them away. Could they bo Induced to try tho uccctt.(ul medicine called Kemp's IUI&1111, whkli U told on a poaitlvo yuaranWe to cure, they would immediately Bee tho cxccllmit eft'vet af ter taking tlia flrtt dose. I'rlca 83c. und S0e, Tlial giiv (ice. At all ilrossMj. JNIlliliilfci id T.i to" Praises PyaiHiniBcS PllO CllB'Oi Mrs. Aaron Modron, ot Savannah, Ga writes: "I had piles and rectal trouble for years, until It wns unbear able any longer. As I had often seen Pyramid Pile cure advertised, I deter mined to try It, and for two years hnvo never ceased to congrntulule myself that I did so, for I liave been entirely cured of rectal troubles and two pack ages of the Pyramid did it." The Pyramid Pile Cure contains no cocaine, opium nor any Injurious drug whatever, and Is absolutely safe, pain less and never falls to cure piles In any form. Druggists sell full sized treatment of this remedy for SO cents. avenue, Is spending the week with friends In Olyphant. Mrs. Hugh Logan, of North Lincoln avenue, is ill. Charles Connor, of Berwick, lias re turned home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Musgrave, of Division street. Miss Jennie Morgan, of North Fil more avenue, Is reported to be quite ill at lier home. NORTH SCRANTON NEWS. Two Electric Cars Collided on the North Main Avenue iiine at Parker Street. Two electric cars of the Scranton Traction company, Nos. 115 and 124, on the Providence line, had a head-on collision on North Main avenue neat Parker street, yesterday morning. One of tho cars had four women passengers. The two cars came together with such force that It demolished the vestibule and platform of one. of the cars. The motormen jumped when they saw a. collision was unavoidable and escaped injury. None of the passengers were hurt, but received a severe Winking up. The damaged cars were taken to the Prov idence ear barn. Benefit Entertainment. Last evening several well known young men of this part of the city held an entertainment in St. Mary's hall for tho benefit of tho widow of the late Michael Keegan, of Charles street, who was killed in the mines recently. Tiie tollowing programme was ren dered : Vocal Solo Tiioiuai C'oyno Vocal Solo Tlwnus Ifairington Vocal Solo 'times Jones Uncle nnd Win;; Panto ; lolin Cox Solo ....: .' ltcu Jones 'Solo , John Hughe! Aflci' Shi enteitalnuicnt v.as over a social win cnjnj cd. Y. M. I. Installation. The oflleers who were elected recently by the Marquette council. Young Men's Institute, were installed Tuesday even ing In their rooms in St. Mary's hall on Market street. Those Installed were: William A. Lynott, president; Charles Dougherty, vice president; James Mahon, second vice president; P. A. Carroll, record ing secretary; John Mullen, financial secretary; John Murtnugh, treasurer; John Devers, marshal, and Charles Carroll and John McAnulty, sentinels. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Monday evening the fair of Holy Ro sary church will open in St. Mary's hull. Lewis Latcham, of Dean street. Is confined to his home with rheumatism. Miss Mary Early has returned homo to Pitlston, after visiting friends in this section. Miss Mary Mullally, of Wilkes-Barre, has returned home, after visiting friends on Durkln street. At the homo of "Miss Alice Vail,, of Church avenue, there will be a social gathering of the members of the North Scranton Prohibition Alliance, und their friends, Friday evening. A suit able programme has been prepared, and at its close light refreshments will bo served. This evening a delegation of the local branch of the Young Men's Insti tute will go to Green Ridge to engage in a euchro contest with a team from the Phil Sheridan council. The choir of tho North Main Avenue Baptist church will meet for rehearsal Friday evening nt 7.30, Every member of the eliolr Is urged to be present. A special meeting of the North Scran ton Glee club will be held this evening. Every member is requested to uttend, Tho Republican club will meet In Its rooms, next to Alderman Moyors' ofilee, tomorrow evening. Important business will bo transacted, ' The committee for tho St. David's day eisteddfod has Inserted In tho pro gramme a Welsh recitation by Thomas ' John, prize J2, donuted by J. C. Morris. Tills evening tho military ball, which lias been so long looked for, will bo held in the Auditorium, under tho auspices , of the Father Whltty society, Tho i grand inarch wilt begin at 8.30, when tho Y. M. D, O.'s of Wllkes-Burre ur rlve. All members of tho society will assemble at St. Mary's hall In full dress uniform this evening at 7 o'clock sliurp, for the purpose of going to tho Provi dence Delaware and Hudson station to escort tho Wilkes-Barre guests to the hall. TOWNSHIP CONFERENCE. Lackawanna Democrats Apportion the Offices. Tho Democrats of Lackawanna township held their conference yester day to apportion tho offices to be chos en at tho spring election. John J. Coyne was elected unanimously, us permanent chairman, and Patrick Ileenan as secretary. Tho ofllces were apportioned as fol lows South district Two commissioners, 0110 school director nnd treasurer, Southwest districtTwo commission ers, one auditor. Kast district One school director, one commissioner. SOUTH SCfi ANTON BOWLERS ENTERTAINED CEN TRA!, CITY GUESTS. A Match Gnmo Was Played Which Resulted In n Victory for tho Vis itors Oflleers of German Jlene flclal Socloty Installed Richard Zulnger Entertained n Numbor of nis Friends in Honor of His Birthday Funeral of Mrs. Mar gavel Mack Other Notes. The South Sldo Bowling club had for guests lust night nn aggregation ot ccntrnl city players and some excellent bowling was done. Tho match started ut S.45 p. ni., and was completed tit 11 o'clock, tho ccntrul city team winning nil three games and tho mutch, Fah renheit was high man with 202, whllo llawek had high average for the game. A short social session followed tho mutch and an excellent lunch was served to the visitors by their guc3ts. The score was us follows: MjfTir ii)i: ti:am. Total. 4SS I'Jl 401 S10 017 2310 H. KlffiT .. C. Kicfcr .. Slnsenuorcli J. Hiiwik . .1. Klcfrr .. 117 Kit 119 lS'i 171 M7 lit) 157 17S 1W 182 vr, 1S2 i7;i 107 1 .VI Ml cnxTis.vt, city ci.t'n. I'crkliam ICIl 1!)!) Holl 100 137 ralirciiholt It!) 178 .Tanei IS'2 1SJ .Mcisler 170 1iVi S2I $72 j:.i 15S COi 117 192 M'J r,03 Ml fill 319 2370 Installed Officers. The German Beneficial society.known as the Krauken Unzerstltsungs Vereln, held their weekly meeting lust evening In MIrtz's hull on Plttston avenue, and In addition to other business installed officers for the ensuing term. There was a lnrge attendance of members, and much interest was taken in tho proceedings. One new candidate was initiated and throe new members were proposed. The officers installed were: President, Charles Llermunn; vice president, Gus Bohrer; corresponding secretary, Kugenc Melehlor; financial secretary, Joseph Wagner: treasurer, Charles Graf, and trustee for eighteen months, John Rose. The society has been In existence for twelve years, and has a membership of sixty. The finan cial standing of the organization Is ex cellent and the books show the sum of $1,700 in the treasury. Although of humble origin and meeting every week in a quiet, Inexpensive way, yet the society is one of the strongest and most stable institutions on this sldo of the Roaring Brook. Celebrated His Birthday. Richard Zulager, a well known resi dent of this side, was 44 years of ago last Monday, and in honor of the event invited a number of friends to partake of his hospitality. The invited guests assembled early. and after wishing their host many happy returns of the day, proceeded to the dining room, where nn elegant lunch was served. Several Jolly hours were passed afterwards in games and danc ing, and at midnight all left for homo after thanking the genial host and hostess. Funerals of a Day. Mrs. Margaret Mack, whose death occurred Monday, was laid at rest with impressive ceremony yesterday morn ing, surrounded by numerous relatives and sympathizing friends. The remains were taken to St. Peter's cathedral, from the late home on Prospect ave nue, nnd there the last sad rites for the dead were observed, Interment was afterwards made in the Hyde Park cemetery. An infant child of Mr. and Mr?. Sehlaunnln, which died on Tuesday morning, was laid at rest in tho Mi nooka cemetery. The funeral was pri vate. NUBS OF NEWS. A valuable horse, owned by Spruks Bros., tho lumber dealers, died yester day morning. i Tho parade of tho Star Social club takes place tonight at S o'clock. Tho society will conduct a bail next Mon day night. General Grnnt commandery, Knights of Malta, will meet in regular session this evening In Hnrtman's hall. Midweek services were hold last even ing in the German Presbyterian church on Hickory street. P. F. Ruane, of IS21 Cedar avenue, was rather badly hurt whllo at work In tho Lackawanna's round house on Tuesday and will be laid up for s-ome time. OBITUARY. MRP. MARY KKARN'KY, ot Arch bald, died ut her homo yesterday nt 7 o'clock. She was one ot the oldest residents of Arehbald and was a Chris tian woman of high Ideals and great purity of life. Sho Is survived by tho following children: John J, Kearney, M. J. Kearney, James A. Kearney, tho Misses Jennie and Nelllo Kearney, Mrs. Hen'ors nnd Mrs. Thomas Kelly, of Arehbald, and Dr. P. H. Kearney, of this city. The funeral will bo held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Thomas' church, Arehbald, MRS, MICIIAHL TOOMKY died yes terday at her homo at West Market street, The funeral announcement will bo made later. LETTERS 3TROM THE PEOPLE. Under this hetding ihoit kttcra of interrst will lit published when accompanied, for bubllcn. tlon, by tho writer's nme, 'Jhe Tribune doet not uiumt rcinondbllity (or opinions hero rprwed.J Card from John J, Coyne. lldltor of The Tribune Sir: Kindly allow mo to hereby warn tho young (ellow who represents tho lllnook depart, wont o( tho Pcranlon Times o( U probable dan. sev in case ho persist in iUcjrdinx my iiams before tho public in the funny maimer be has been every now ami then tho patt few ycara, In his efforts, 110 doubt, to bo smart at my expense, llu seems icady always around election llint es pecially to notify the good people ut Minoohj o( my "political death" as ho puts it with the evident intention of conveying to people outside the UUa imprt'M'lon that I am a etandinjr candi date for political honors while ho knows at tbo same time that 1 have never asulred for office excepting the 0110 I lmld at piesent. If I am to be lib target in the futuro at In the ut I'll guarantee that bis experience will make lilm a wiser but ma bo a SJdder young cliap. "I'jpeii cine is tbo gie.it teacher." . J. J. Cojne, liinooka, Jan. 16, " dooas Long's Sods the Great White Sale Continues New Goods are constantly arriving, and are being added to the sale. We call special attention to the items below. If you see the goods you will buy , , , Muslin Underwear PETTICOATSPetttcoats, deep flounce, trimmed with rows of insertion and edgings of lace. Another number has deep ruffle of fine tucks and lace at 9oC Extra Size Petticoats, made with deep cambric ruffle , . . . tucks and wide hem, at p 1 .49 CORSET COVERS Made from cambric muslin, cut y. high and square neck, felled seams,- at OC Cambric Corset Covers Cut square neck, trimmed with - lace 12C CHEMISE Fine Muslin and Cambric Chemise, made , with deep ruffle, edged with lace. Priced for this sale at 25C GOWNS Muslin Gowns, trimmed with Insertion and . 5 tucks. One number Is yoked hemstitched, at 49C n Muslin and Cambric Gowns, trimmed with Insertion and I ruiue 01 emDroiaery, rricea lor tnis saie at yot Embroideries Cambric Embroidery and Insertion, neat and dainty pat terns, 1 to 3 Inches wide, worth much more than our sale price; Per yard 5C 3,000 yards of Cambric and Swiss Embroideries and In sertions, patterns are the open work effects, from 1 inch to 5 . 1 inches wide. An elegant choice at, yard .' 1 2C Grocery Department Our Grocery Department Is clean and neat, our clerks courteous, our delivery prompt, and as to price kindly look over our list and form your own opinion. The H. J. Heinz Co.'s Products. 24c Malt Vinegar, quart bottles . . .'. 24c 29c Pickles, 1 8-ounce Octagon, mixed 29c 29c Pickles, 1 8-ounce Octagon, mixed 29c 32c Pickles, 1 8-ounce Octagon, sweet 33c 29c Pickles, 1 0-ounce Octagon, midgets 29c 23c Pearl Onions 23c 25c India Relish, bottle 25c Walter Baker's. Bitter Chocolate, per pound 30c Walter Baker's Cocoa, per half pound tins 23c Royal Baking Powder, 1 pound cans 38c Curtis Bros.' Blue Label Catsup, per pint bottle .... 20c Jonas Long s Sods S tW.RT'',g"wa, n I for 25c Down rocs the piice ot com with a crash. Three cans for tb.it amount has always been the limit of .ahic, but a in all linos of iri'oceiles, new lccords wait for tho Joyce Stores. '"our cans of the celebrated "Iilnck Diamond Coin for We, Spccinl on Wednesday and Thursday Only. The I Joyce Storesi Popular Priced Provisions 'l EWTwrott'aaagsaaB LECTUBE ON ALASKA. Hev. V. H. Lukens Spoke in First Presbyterian Church. Itov. V. II. Lukens. who lia.s had ninny yeurs' cxperlenco as a niisnion ary in Alaska, delivered a most inter L'stliiff lecture on thut fur-oft land In tho First Presbyterian church last nlKht before a larKO audience. Tlio lecture wiis illustrated with splendid Btoreoptlcon views? which1 wore repro ductions of photographs taken by Itov. Mr. I-.ukenr, himself. Ho devoted his lecture larpfely to an account pf tho mode of life of the Alas kan IndluiiH whom ho cliarncterir.ed as anions the moBt immoral people In the world. Their entire leisure time, lie said, is taken up with KuniblliiK nud drinking nnd tho men and wonion llvo In open lewdness, Ho told of tho splendid work which tho Christian missionaries are accom plishing nnd showed photographs of the largo mission school in Kitku with Its hundred and twenty-five brlBht-oyed Indian boys and girls who arc receiv ing Instructions there. Hev. Mr. l.ukens took occasion to vigorously protest against tho view hold by many Christian people thut tho primary object In sending missionar ies to heuthon lands is that tho In habitants may be educated. "Tho Christian Missionary goes to educate, it Is true," ho said, "hut bo goes first and primarily to convert." ENGINES OVERHAULED, Engineer D. J, Slowe Has Saved tho City Much Money, Engineer Daniel J. Slowe, of Knglne company No, 1, lias just completed Urn work of thoroughly overhauling every engine Jn tho Are department. The cyl inders of ull tho steamers hnvo been re packed and new valves have been put 011 In many Instances. The chemical engines have been fitted with new valve and It Is possible to forco the ehffnlcnls up as high as tho hose can be'earried, Tho entire cost of the Improvements has been less than $100. Engineer Slowe is an expert ma chinist and takes greater pleusuro in doing work of this kind' than in sitting around unemployed. l I MUSEMENTS Lyceum Theatre JJ. ItEIS, Lessee and Manager. A. J. DUFFY, Bus. Manacet, SATUHDAY JIATINUU AND MQHT. l-'in-t Time in Scranton. CLYDE FITCH'S Great American I'iay, "The Frederick fiirl." Companr Unexcelled. Klaboratc Scenery. lTeelwly as presented by .Inlia Jlariowo for oik whole t.eason at the Criterion 'theater, N. Y. I'llces Bvenlnrf, Joe. lo $1.00. -Matinee, 2.') and CO cents. Seats now on Rale, MONDAY XICSHT, JANUAttY 20. Perfect, Progressive Presentation of Modern Minstrelsy, JOHN W. VOGEL'S go- 5 More exelushc features, fcenery and effects than any bimllir organisation. Arthur Iti.;ij-, McCoy und fiano, the O'lirlai troupe of aciolut, the rreat Houlette, Don !o"r. don, full makers and specially artHto. An extra, mdiinr.v tJliKinj,' party is made up by Cl.neiijo ltiiiumcll, Percy Heed. John T. Mimrr, Harry I.ciKhton, Charles I!. Wood, Thomas Meitick and Grant Meikely, l'iice. Mi, GOe., Toe. and $1.00. Scats on $alc Friday at !) a. in. Academy of Husic M. nU!3, Lcnce. A. J. Dufly. Miniffer. Abb TIPS T!',K. GIBNEY-H.0E3TELEB STOCK CO, Carpenter Company, I'im" one i.olld week, bcdiminc .Monday .Ian. !. Monday CAcniiur. "Sbeller lliv"j Tuesday mar line, "Stiansc Advenluii's nf Mbs Ilrown." tar. lo.ul of ticcniry and electrical effects. High cbis tdicciallicii. Price- Kienliiff, 111, 20 arid ) ccnti. Matinee, 111 and 20 rent... Scats on talc l'nil.iv. J in, 17, at 0 a, in. STAR THEATRE AI.F. G. HEnitlNGTON, Manager, One Wecl. H, ginning Mimday, Jan. M. "Big Sensation Burlesqners" Matinee l'iciy pay, JPiraf.G.FrfHEEL.B27ffil3 Jra ,- J'lilUdtlpLla, la. Uol (leruia H-rlall( F) l lJUrMtt, Fitef, Abuit. Mood I'oUoa. IWriou. 1 Uriim,i-oM jimnpon,! iriffi & MnriurMBar ALDERMAN WAS IN BED. Drido nnd Groom United Standing by His Bedsldo. I'Vnnk Marocco and Jlrs, Hosaua Massarnla, of Old Forge, wero united in marriage yesterday by Alderman Miliar. Tho ceremony was performed In tho alderman's bed room, where ho Is confined by illness. The aldoruian sat tip In bed and tied tho knot while Hie brido und groom clasped hands ut the bedside, Tho brido is u widow and the groom n widower. Their seven children wit nessed the ceremony. This is the second marriage cere mony Alderman Millar has performed in his sick rooiw Frietchie, tFrcu7c cured 4 lo I0dy.8ii jrtn pmrllralJk 0 jrtni bopital tip rienft InOcriuiijt So4 fgrltoL "Tmltr'ai! Dollar avarr medical & tlrttrlral fraud. 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