"H5c THE SCRANTON TIUBUNJB- TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 1902. jr- nTrt' e- - - i .muii l"'"THe5News o Cariboiicfale; t Grand Opera House '" Carbondale, Pa. -Tuesday, February 11. Sen. John B. Gordon, Will Delhcr 1IU Famoiu Lecture, II ticnernl Admlwlon, 25c IlMH'MPlI MMltl, uUC. On account of historical 'nte' a11"'1?'', Vi '.Wnl Oonlon'M lecture r lool ihlli c.i w nder 1j jenra of ago will lie admitted for W'jcnK I"" grnm for rejerted Fcnti now open nt ltejnohH ilfUK Rtore. 1'Olt SAM! cheap to fettle the clijle, )''';? "' lot, No. 1M Wjomhnr street. Inquire No. M Sccntli axenuc. RAILROAD TIM TABLES Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Km ember ill, UWt. , ,, Trains leave Catboiidale at city station a lol- For Scranton nnd Vll(c-tl.irro-fi.OO, M JJ.0O. D.U1, 10.01, 11.51 a. 111.! 1.00, l.-ta, U.BO, J.50, COO, 7.00, 10.O1, 11.00 ii. in. ,,,., Sunday train leave at S.50, 11.21 a. in.; 1.10, 2.10, C.50, 8.33 P. III. i,.i vw for Albany, Saratoga. Montreal, IM Ion, New England points, etc., 7.00 n. in.; -J-J3 P- ,n- 'ForWaymatt anil Honcsdale, 7.22, 11.03 a. m.; ; 'Sunday" fr-ilni lc.ive Wnjmavt ami Honesdalo tit ti.OT a. m.; 4.13 p. in. . . .,,, . .,. Irabu nrrho at C.ubondjlc from M:," find bcranton ai follow: 0.30, S.Si. M. n; n. in.; 12,37, 2.O0. U.1.1, l.2S,-0.H, 7.01, S..II, U.ul, J1.67 p. ni.; 2.03 a. jn. , . , Sunday tralnt artlvo at 0.27 a. in.; 12.10, s.u, fl.28, 0.20, 11.53 i. in. , , , .,. Sunday trains arrhc nt Cmbonchlo from V,a lnart and Honesdalo at 12.17 and 7.3j p. m. f - Now York, Ontario and Western. September 17, 1001. . Tialm Ic.ao Carbondalo for Siranton at i.uu a. n.; 1.00 p. in. Sunday tiams at 7.00 a. in.; G.Oi! p. m. Tulns leave Cjibondale for points north at 51.10 a. m. On Sunday at !).10 a. m. IraiiH leaving at 11.10 a. m. week dayi and 0.10 . in. Sundays makii connections for New Yoil;, Corn wall, etc. Trains nrmo from Scranto'i at 11.10 a. in.; O.lo i. in.; from points nortli, 4.00 p. rn. Sundays from Scranton at 0.10 a. in. and 7.43 p. in.; from Cadoda at 0.00 p. m. , . . Erie Railroad. .luno 2), 1001. Trains Ic.uo city flalicn, C.ubondalc, daily Vexcent Rumlav) at 7.00 a. m. and 4.33 p. in. lor Uriimit and Nineveh; at 0.33 a. in., dally (ex ccpting Sundij), for Dlnglumton, making con nections for New Yoilc city and Ilnfulo, and at 0.10 p. m. for buquc!iamia, making connection for western points. Sunday trains nt 9.t3 a. m. for Susquehanna, villi western connections, and (.-7 p. in., with (.une connection',. Tiains arrbc at S.53 a. in. mil 3. 13 p. m. Sundays at S.ta a. m. RESPONSIBILITY FOR BROOKLYN FLOODING Placed on Delaware and Hudson Company and Discussed at Last Night's Meeting of Common Coun cil Other Business of Council. At the meeting: oC common council last ..light Mr. Thompson brought iii the Brooklyn street Hooding by asking 'it Anything Ik being done to protect the residents of that locality fiom the Hooding by the Fullbrool; creek. City Engineer Kupp was called upon for an explanation. Ho stated that Mr. Klllcen liad been working there for a. couple of days cutting the ice from beneath the biidge. This Is as far as he can go, however, as the city solicitor Informed' the engineer that the respou--Blblllty rests upon the Delaware and Hudson company and the city should not do anything which would take up on it the responsibility or the damage lone. Mr. Kupp stated that it would take but ti few dollars to blow open the channel so as to avoid further trouble. There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the city would as sume responsibility If It endeavored to relieve the stress. The members were unanimous in their opinion that some stops should at once ho taken to re lieve the people. If the Delaware and Hudson company is responsible, the fcollcltor should notify the Delawaie nnd Hudson to remove the obstruction, frhe discussion ended by the matter be ing left in the hands of the street com mittee to take immediate action either toy forcing the company to act or In Jiavlng the obstruction removed by the City. In'tho matter of the lire alarm, Mr. Thompson stated that Inspector Gll Jeran had informed him yesterday af ternoon that that the lire, light and water committee so far had failed to meet with him. Mr. Thompson stated that some thing should be done to get the Are alarm system in order before liny more houses burn down. Mr. Evans, of the committee on treas urer and collector's accounts, reported that the committee had found that the list was not so bad as it first appeared hut suggested that hereafter thu ex oneration list bo turned in each year. The report was adopted on motion of Kealon. A resolution granting City Treasurer Connor exonerations to the umount of $1,890.75 was also adopted. The December and January budget Df bills was oulered paid. ,, James Thompson's resolution direct ing the city controller to request cer tain uldermen to turn over to the city treasurer certain lines collected by iluim-or.DU. failure. to comply therewith to proceed to collect the flues so eol "h'oted whs referred to the judiciary null legislation qpriimlttea M AVhltfieia moved that the side walk ordinance introduced by him bo taken from the table. JIIh motion was voted down, however. , The requisitions of the Columbia and Mitchell Hoso companies were gruntell' and tho building committee; Svua directed to have tho lloor of tho Columbia's cnrrlago room repaired. ii. Tho following members were pres ent; Chairman Collins, I.oftus, Thomp son, AVhltlleld, Nenlon, AV. II, Muster, livah's and John Musters, MEMORY OI LINCOLN, Lecture by Rev, Dr. Van Cleft, in the Baptist Church,. Wednesday Night;.,. , o far as unn.ouneud, tho only public observance' of Lincoln's birthday will Jp'.at i)ip flereau Baptist church, as tho second mjtnber of tho people's lecture c;'oiirse. An oi chest ra of several pieces jyijl entertain from 7.45 to 8.15, uml then Woy, A, J, Van Cleft. Ph.D., will do ftjffiT his well-known lecture- on thy iniirtyr nresluent. The Scranton Republican has this to feay: "Tho Rey. A, J, Van, Cleft deliv ered his Justly celebrated lecture, 'Abraham Lincoln last' evening before a large audience in the Green Itidgc Methodist Episcopal church in this city, Jt la a' grand locture; full of stirring facts and beautiful Illustrations, and was eloquently delivered. Every one who heard It must have been inspired to u nobler life. The lecture was so full of splco nnd was so forcibly delivered that tho hour and n half neemcd sltorf." Dr. Van CJIoCt is well-known In Car bondalc, having been tho presiding elder In this district for one term, and on Wednesday evening many of his old acquaintances will gieet him. MUNICIPAL WATER DISCUSSED ANEW John J. Harte, of Scrnnton, Address es the Municipal Ownership Loaguo on the Why nnd Wherefore of a City Owning and Controlling Its Water Supply Says Municipal Water for Carbondnle Is Certain. Tho municipal water project was dis cussed anew last night, when John J. Hartc, of Hcrnnton, delivered a talk of over an hour In tho Academy ot Music under th6 auspices of the Municipal Ownership league. The attendance was probably the lnrgest since tho formation of tho league, and tho gathering wns stirred by greater enthusiasm than any of tho preceding meetings. About a hnlt hun dred persons, some of horn wero not members of the league, made up tho as semblage. Mr. Harte oald that the question of municipal ownership of water was not new, It was not experimental, but wns an old question nnd fact In nearly every largo city In this country and Europe. He affected great surplus at tho sug gestion that It was a new proposition, and said It Avas Ills opinion that It was nothing short or criminal on the. part ot any community to give to any pri vate corporation, actuated by self In terest, those rights of citizens that give them the authority to own and control tho supply of water, a necessity vital as the air wo breathe. Scranton, hi continued, wus the only city of Its size in the country which had never at tempted municipal control of anything. Philadelphia, he claimed, was the only city where tho municipal control that was aimed at was lost. This was the gas deal, which he asserted was defeat ed by the actions of the hirelings of councilmcn who betrayed their constit uents. "Scranton," Mr. Hartc wont on to say "is getting 'tho same kind of a dose' as Carbondale." There tho consumers are paying eight dollars per hydrant, the same as charged by the Consoli dated Water company. This latest move of the Scranton Gas and Water company, through its president, W. AV. Scranton, has raised a howl of indigna tion, and from the least unexpected quarter. Even tho 'aristocratic board of trade." he said, was on Its mettle, and now.thc Interest and agit'itlon is directed to a municipal water supply, a matter which should have been taken bold of years ago. In this connection, Mr. Hart raid ho would like to point out thai this agitation or Interest on the part of tho Scranton board of trade towards a free water supply, wns the direct result of the Imposition of a lax on the receipts of the corporations of Scranton, AVhen councils Imposed this tax, President Scranton, of the Gas and Water company, retaliated by Increas ing tho water rates 32 1-V, per cent. This action aroused the people, the board of trade passing the most stirring resolu tions on tho question of municipal own ership of water. This move on the part of the citizens, Mr. Harte claimed, was due to tho fact of the imposition of a tax to which the city was long ago entitled, but which had been ne glected. Mr. Hartc dlscubsed the advantages of a municipal water supply fiom a llnanclal standpoint, incidentally laying stress on the sanitary standpoint as suggested by Bishop Hohau, of Scran ton, in the debate before the Economic league. He gave It as 'his opinion thnt municipal water for Carbondale was a ceitalnty, basing this opinion on the decision or Judge Halsey. He also de clared that under this decision the Con solidated company's plant could bo np pralsed and purchased nt a cost that would be comparatively nothing. The dividends now paid by tho Consolidated company, $30,000 annually, he said, would pay for tho plant-In three years. Respecting tho reason for supporting tho independent candidate for mayor, L. A. Roberts, as opposed to tho other candidates, Mr. JIarte said It was nec essary to continue the light, no matter when municipal water would be an es tablished certainty, and thnt It would require an avowed representative of municipal water, one whovUood on that platform alone, to flu the olllee -or mayor, one, according to his opinion, who would ho alive to the Interests of tho project. For these reasons ho asked that tho Independent candidate bo sup ported, also because it has never been tho history of either the Republican or Democratic party that one or the other over stood on a platform that was squarely for municipal control of nny thlncr. V WATCH DOGS. Ever on tho Alert Alive to Every Form of Oppression Kept on Edge. Burdened Beyond Endurance. Nerves Give Out. ;i'ho muchhieiy of u mill that grinds day aud night has to shut down now and then for repairs. It 1b tho sumo way with your nerves. Overwork, closo application, our wuya of living bilng about nervu waste that seta up symptoms of vurlous klndw. it may be falling strength, weakness, languor, headache, sleeplessness, etc. What ever it Is, nerve force is Jacking and tho means of restoring tests with Dr. A. AV. Chase's Nerve Pills, A great many people In Scranton vouch for this. Among them Is Mrs, Joseph Mitch ell, of No, 910 Linden street, AVost Scranton, Pa., who says: "Dr. A, W. ChaEe's Nerve Pills are line, i wus all out of order, nervous., unci could pot sleep, weak and miserable. Tho kid neys were sluggish uml tho back lame, Nothing seemed to help mo until I got n box of the nerve pills at -Matthews Uros', drug store, No. 320 Lackawanna avenue. Since I took them 1 sleep well, don't Jerk and talk. My nerves are steady. X feel strong, aud the kidneys aro working well again. 1 nm more than pleased, aud glad to recommend tho medicine." Dr. A. AV, Chase's Nerve Pills are bold at COc. u box ut dealers, or Dr. A, AV, Chase Medicine Co., Ruffulo, N. V, See that portrait and signature of A, AV, Cha6e, M. D are on eveiy package. Mr. Harto took nulla a long step In dlscusslug tho political side of tho ques tion, when ho declared that If rumors wero true, tho pre-election pledges ot tho Republican and Democratic candU dales for mayor were ngattiBt tho sup port of tho municipal water project, Tho fact Is, that llic only statement or pledge that hns been made by any of the two candidates catno from Mr. nommolmeycr, tho Republican candi date, who declared through Tho Tri bune that Ida platform wus tho plat form of thu people, whatever their wishes might be. TRANSFER MEN'S TROUBLES. Whnt the "Beautiful" Snow Drifts Did to John Booth and Stephen Whitinore. The snowdrifts that blockad tho road way between hero and Crystal Lake, besides being a, mountain of tho so called "beautiful" arc a source of trouble to teamsters. If you want to verify the truth of this ask John Booth, the truckman, or Stephen AVhltmoro, of Jermyn. The pair are hauling the abandoned gravity passenger cars which aro to be furnished for campers ue around the shores of Crystal hike. Mr. Booth, who la transferring tho cars, purchased by M,r. Moon, made a trip Saturday and when he reached tho top of 0110 of tho hills ho decided to cut across lots. Ho Just started his "cut" when the weight of tho car broke through a sluiceway and the loud sank down leaving the wagon and car al most covered with snow. Booth and his men had to dig their way out and at times they could scarcely see thu horses heads. AVhltmoro gave Booth the laugh when he heard of the ex perience and made some boastful brags about how ho could draw one of his cars safely through tho snow. Ho tried it, but that's all ho did. The car Is stalled at some point between here and Crystal Lake, so is Booth, and both aro likely to stay there until the snow, like the ice cream before the summer girl takes a sneak. Now Booth says Car bondnlels good enough for him In the winter time. To Honesdale ho says with the county except on Fourth of July or haying time. ASH VEDNESDAY SERVICES. Opening of Lenten Season in St. Rose and Trinity Churches. Tomorrow will be Ash AVedncsday, the beginning of the Lenten season. The day will bo observed at St. Rose church and Trinity Episcopal church with tho customary services. At St. Rose church there will bo masses at 0.30 and S a. m. At the lat ter mass the blessing and distribution of the ashes will take place. The ashes will be placed upon the foreheads of worshippers at the conclusion of mass. The ashes, which remain after the burning of the branches of palm left over since Palm Sunday, are placed on the forehead to remind tho faithful of their perishable substance, thereby teaching them to bo humble and not to live for the things of this earth, which, like them, will pass away. The penitential season will be ob served at St. Rose church by masses each morning, at G.30 aud 7.30, and by devotions on AVedncsday and Friday evenings. Wedneday nights, com mencing at 7.30, there will be tho ros nry, instruction and benediction of tho Blessed Sacrament. On Friday even ings there will bo tho stations of tho cross, followed by benediction. At Trinity church, as is customary in the Episcopal churches, there will be a strict observance of the season ot prayer and mortlllcatlon. The services of this week will be as follows: Ash AVednosdny, the first day of Lent Holy communion and penitential olllee at 10 o'clock; evening prayer and address at -1.S0 n, m. Friday Evening prayer, and address Ivy Rev. Thomas F. May, pastor of the First Congregational church,4 at 7.30 p. in. There will bo an address by a vis iting clergyman every Friday evening during Lent. Every week-day Evening prayer and address at '1.20 o'clock. OBITUARY. MUS. MAKJOKIE PAYNE, wife of Thomas R. Payne, died yesterday morning at the residence, No. :n Sum mit avenue, after an attack of heart trouble of a week's duration. Mrs. Payne, who was Miss Marjorie Leozo, was 24 years of age. She was born In Beaumont, AVyomlng county. She was wedded In Kingston about thiee years ago, and a year ago she came to this city with her husband, who is employed by the Delaware & Hudson company. Sho was a member of the First Methodist church and tool: uu active Interest In the work of tho congregation. During her brief resi dence in Caibondale she won numerous friendships. Her grief stricken hus band and two children will keenly feel her loss. The youngest child is but nine days old. Besides there Mrs. Payne Is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Leozo; one brother, Doile, and three sisters, Frances, Martha and Nellie Leozo, all of Kingston. Rev. A. F. Chaffee, pastor of tho First Methodist church, will conduct a short prayer service at the house this morning at !) o'clock. The body will bo -taken to Kingston on the 10 o'clock Delaware and Hudson train. On AVed ncsday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock tho f uncial service will he conducted at tho home of her parents by Rev. L. C. Mur doch, the clergyman who otllclatcd at her wedding. The body will then bo conveyed to Forty Fortfor burial, General Gordon Tonight. A rare treat can be expected tonight by thu patrons of tho Smith-Singer course. General John Ii. Goidon, tho distinguished southerner, will be at tho Grand to deliver his celebrated lecture, "The Last Days of thu Confederacy." General Gordon was concerned In the surrender of tho army of the South, nnd what he will have to rolatu will carry with It the strength that accom panies tho testimony of an eye-witness or a participant. Of General Gordon's non-partisan spirit, Ills fairness and his loyalty, the Atlanta Journal, a newspaper of tho highest standing, rays; "It Is no partisan speech, but comes from a great, loving, loyal heart, a heart which Knows how to accept tho result with grace, aud how to renew Its loyalty to tho ling of tho Union with increased devotion," Mrs. General Tom Thumb. Sirs. Tom Thumb, the wonderful midget, who wus wedded to the famous General Tom Thumb, passed through the city 011 Sunday on the evening truln of the Ontailo and Western. During the live minutes wait at tho station those at tho station weio Interested In observing the wee bit of a, woman and ihe husband who now tills tho placo of tho late General Tom Thumb. They wore u curious paly, not appearing bigger than babies, art they' were burled in tho cushions of the ear seat. These midgets nle with lite Flake company, at tho Academy In Scrnnton this week. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS, Tho choir ot Trinity church gave an entertainment of ye olden tlmo at tho home of Mrs. Charles Perkins, on Broii sott place, Inst evening. Ye village choir rendered nn elaborate programme of songs nnd readings. A silver ottoilng was taken up, Tho evening wriB brlni-i ful of enjoyment. Tho sixth birthday anniversary of Master Earl Hogan was happily ob served on Saturday afternoon nt tho Hogan residence, on Spring street. Tho little folks present were: Hazel Max well, Ruth Maxwell, Jennie Schoonover, Bessie Patten, Elslo Moyles, Gladys Weed, Harriot Tawllng, Veda Hegen bath, Ethel Regan, Raymond Caulcy, Morgan Patten, Pierce Snyder, Charlie Moyles, Miles Snedeker, AVllbur Hogan, Leroy Mulhall. "Our Now Minister" Keenly Enjoyed. "Our Now Minister" came back to the Grand last night, uml added to tho favor won on its presentation here on New Year's day. The play Is a super ior one, a happy blending of pathos and humor, at tho same time preach ing tho wholesome doctrine of religious liberality. Tho company was tho same as on New Year's day, with the excep tion that another person appeared In tho character assumed by Miss Estello Loomls. This young lady, it will be re called, Is now enjoying u ulaco better adapted to hor qunlltles. Tho part last night was taken by Miss, Ethel Brooke Ferguson, who was very acceptable ug the daughter or the returned "convict. The audience hist night was larger than on New Years, thereby attesting Carbondalians' appreciation of this meritorious piece. Muster of Officers. The members of tho Carbondale Can ton No. -10, Patriarchs Militant, an ticipate an Interesting evening on Thursday night, when a muster ot of ficers will take place In Odd Follbws' hall on Salem avenue. General Edward C. Deuns, of Scranton, and his staff, will be visitors and guests of honor. The chevaliers of the canton will bo present in all tho splendor of their uni form. A luncheon followed by cigars with a spell of oratory will add to the enjoyment of the evening. Snow Drlft3 Malco Trouble. Every drummer who comes to Car bondale from points north, talks of how tho drifted snow Interferes with the movement of trains. In York state, Just beyond tho line, travelers at tho hotels yesterday declared that In num erous places the snow was as high Us' the tops of tho car, a path for the trains being cut out by snow-ploughs. The wngon roads leading Into the coun try hereabouts aro blocked. Odd Fellows to Dance. The members of Olive Leaf lodge, No. luG, Odd Fellows, will provide nn even ing of enjoyment for themselves and friends on Friday night, February 21, when they will conduct a masquerade social in AAratt's hall. This is an annual event and as it has been a succcess heretofore, it will again no doubt be an occasion of much, enjoyment and pleas ure. Formed a Woodmen's Camp. Achio L. Gurney, of this. city, district deputy organizer, has established 11 camp of AVoodmen of the World in AVilkes-Barre. Twenty-four members are on the charter and It Is expected that tho camp will readily multiply In numbers. The Order of AVoodmen Is popular hi Carbondale where there is a nourishing camp, Crystal camp. Meetings of Tonight. AVilllam II. Davis' Women's Belief Corps. Division No. 2i, A. O. Ii. St. Vincent de Paul society. Lackawanna Tribe, Red Men. Mitchell Hose company. Carbondale conclave, Heptasophs. With Correspondence Schools. Peter F Lynch, a popular young man of the town, who was until recently with P. A. Duffy, the clothier, has ac cepted a position as solicitor with the International Correspondence Schools. Carbondale and vicinity will be his Held. Driver Boy Injured. AVlllie Frlant, aged 10 years, a dilver boy at tho AVIlbon Creek mine, had his leg caught between bumpers of 11 car yesterday, sustaining a bad bruise. No bones were broken. The lad was taken to Emergency hospital. Ills homo is on Drummond avenue. Home from Hospital. Alberta Lee, of Washington stieet, who was operated on about two weeks ugo, after an attack of appendicitis, AVhen the conjurer shows an empty hat, and at once begins to extract from it rab bits or cabbages, we know that we have been adroitly deceived, because we know we can't get out anything that isn't in it. If people would only reason in that way about medi cines they would be a great deal better off in health and pock et, A number of so called "blood making" aud "flesh forming'" "tonic" medi cines nre only stimulunts in dis guise. You can't get btrength out of a stimulant be cause strength is not in it. All physical strength is derived from food digested and assimiluted ami in the form of blood nourishing the entire body, Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery does uot make blood or make strength, 110 medicine can do that, Hut it does cure diseases of the stomach ami its allied or gans, and so causing the perfect diges tion and assimilation of food, it enables the building of the body in sound and vigorous health. "ii can wiy to jou ouc bottle of vour 'Oolilen Medical UUccneryi lias cured me sound and well, utter tiufferliiK two loug years wllli stom. acli ducase," write w. II. Ilnuwcll, ot" atcAUeu villc,(;jitouC.i.,N.C "MylicaUli huortliulltlie world to me. I will praise you us lout " I Ihe." The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, a book containing 1008 pages, is given away. Send si one-cent stamps the expense of mailing only, for the book in paper covers, or 31 stumps for the volt nine bound in cloth. Address Dr, R. V. Fierce, Buffalo, N, V. r jisii-JSmKSmi JI 1 was able to leavo Emergency hospital for her homo yestorday, Tho girl had a most fortunate recovery, no sho was In it dangerous condition ivhen It was decided that nn operation was her salvation, THE FASSINa THRONG. Henry. J, AVoelkets, of Scranton, was at tho Atnerlcah house yesterday. Joseph Conycrs, who nils the charac ter In "Our Now Minister," which re minds one of Constable Lnfc Smith, of AVaymart, nnd John Terrls, lending man, were nt tho Hurrlson house Utti' Ing their stay In tho city. Miss Eleanor Blrs, of AVushtngtun street, loft Saturday for Philadelphia, whoro sho .will be 'the guest of her brother, Dr. Joseph Hire, for several weeks. Miss Blrs Will attend tho I'lillo patrlan pro-Lenten ball In the Quaker City this week, tho most conspicuous event In the social life of that city. JERMYN AND MAVFIELP. The Sweeney hotel, one of tho oldest hontch'lcs In Jermyn, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Tho hotel, which was tho property of Edmunds St Snyder, was leased by James Johns. About 2 o'clock In tho morning Mr. and Mrs. Johns wero awakened by tho bark ing of their dog and discovered the placo full of sinoko. Without walling to dress themselves they rushed out Into tho street and aroused some of the neighbors. Several attempts wero made, to send In an alurm, but the system was out of order, and It was nearly half an hour later before tho breaker whistle sounded. In tho meantime Dr. I. S. Graves, Druggist Jones nnd the bartender of the AVIndsor hotel ran to tho Crystal Fire company's room and got out the hoso cart, which they had drawn as fur as Winter's store when the alarm was sounded. Tho members of tho Crystal company were soon on hand and the Artesian Hose company also responded to the alarm. Consid erable time was lost, owing to the fact that the hydrant nearest the burning building was frozen. An attempt was then made to connect with the hydrant in front of Hotel Avery, but this also was frozen. Tho first hydrant was, however, quickly thawed out, and by tho use of a twin coupling both com panies were able to get at work. The whole of the interior of tho building was ablaze and the fire was one of the most stubborn to subdue that lias been known here. Under the direction of Foreman Roche, of tho Crystals, the lire was conllned to the one building and. after two hours' hard work, was subdued, but by that time everything was destroyed and the building com pletely gutted. Tho cause of the (ire is unknown. Tho loss on tho building is partly covered by insurance, and It Is understood Mr. John's loss is also covered.. The revival services at the. Baptist church Sunday evening wns attended by a congregation that filled every available seat and many were unablo to gain admittance. Tho singing of the quartette, assisted by tho choir, was beautiful and soul stirring. Mr. AVllson again preached the old gospel with great power. Mr. and Mrs. AA'llson. Mr. Fred AVllson, Miss Daisy Hall and the choir will this evening glve'a mu sical concert. All are cordially invited. A silver offering will be expected from each one. George Trotter, a resident of Fourth street, took u quantity of carbolic acid last evening by mistake. He suffered terrible agony for a time, his lips, mouth nnd throat being badly burned. Dr. M. J. Shields was summoned and did what was possible to relieve his sufferings. His condition last evening wns quite serious. John P. Evans, of AVilkes-Barre, was on Sunday tho guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas M. Griffiths, of Third street. The fire alarm system In use In Jer myn has proven a failure so many times that it is perfectly unreliable. As the telephone exchange will be kept open all night after next Saturday we would suggest the present system be dispensed with and a telephone placed in the fire room at tho Delaware and Hudson breaker. By this the borough will save money and have a system they can de pend upon. The school directors will hold their regular meeting tonight. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller were Car bondale visitors last evening. Miss Agnes Farrell, teacher in tho graded school at Vandllng, visited tho schools here yesterday. Mr. Putnam, of Stevens Point, Sus quehanna county, has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Cook, of Bacon street. Miss Edna LaMont, of Mlddlotown, N. Y"., Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. II. N. Barrett. Mrs. AAr. M. Taggart, of Philadelphia, Is visiting her parents, Dr. nnd Mrs, S. D. Davis. OLYPHANT The funeral of George Daley, who was killed In No. 2 mine on Friday last, occurred yesterday afternoon, and was ouc of the largest funerals that have been held here In some time. Tho services wero conducted in tho Primi tive Methodist church at 3 o'clock. The remains rested In a handsome purple casket, surrounded by many beautiful floral tokens of respect, from sorrowing friends. Rev. James Iley, the pastor, presided and delivered an impressive funeral discourse. Thu choir sang sev eral touching selections. In conclusion tho remains, accompanied by the large cortege, were borne to Union cemetery, where burial was made. Tho Accident al fund and Foresters attended the funeral In a body, Tho flower bearers were: John Pettlgrew, George Mason, Thomas Nealon and Alex. Frew. Rob ert AVetherill, Edward Hoban, Stophen Macherln, John Cooper, Daijict Dawson and AVilllam Griffiths were pallbearers. Final arrangements have been mado for tho supper and euchre party, which Will bu given In tho Father Muthew hall this evening, between the hours of 5 and 10 o'clock, under tho auspices of St. Patrick's church congregation. There Is overy Indication that the af fair will bo one of the greatest suc cesses of the seuson, A booth with fancy articles has been arranged and many pretty pieces of fancy work will be for sale. An entertainment will bo conducted in tho opera nouse, Tho best local tulent will participate In the pro gramme, Tickets, BO cents. Mabel, tho l)-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kennedy, of Culm street, mot with a severe accident on Sunday afternoon, While, walking down a hill near her home she slipped and fell, breaking her wrist In two places, Dr, L. Kelly was called and set tho broken member. "Thelma" was presented by Alden Benedict and his strong company be fore a well pleuBed audience at the opera house lust night. Tho members of the Excelsior Hose company attended the AVllson Fire company's fair at Peckvllle last even lug. Tho local order of Stationary Fire- mwMHpaiiapEMgg Mrs. Annie McKay, Chaplain Sons of Temperance, 326 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Cured of Severe Female Troubles by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "Dear Mks. Pinkiiam : Being a mother of five children I have had experience with the general troubles of my sex. I was lacerated when one of my children was born and from that hour I date all my afflictions. I found that within a few months my health Avas impaired, I had female weakness and serious inflammation and frequent flooding. I became weak and duzy but kept on my feet, dragging through my work without life 'or pleasure. A neighbor who had been helped by taking Lydia E. Piiikliam's Vegetable Compound insisted that I take at least one bottle. I did so and felt so much better that I kept on the treatment. For seven months I used the Compound faithfully and gladly do I say it, health and strength arc mine once more. I know how to value it now when it was so nearly lost, and I appreciate how great a debt I owe you. The few dollars I spent for the medicine cannot begin to pay what it was worth to me. Yours very truly, Bins. Anna McKav, Chaplain Sons of Temperance." $5000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER IS NOT GENUINE. No other fciiuilo mctlicino in tho world has received, such widespread and uiiqutiliiied endorsement. Refuse all substitutes. Mrs. Vinkham invites all sick women to write hor for advice. Bho has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. men will meet in tho Father Mathow 'hall on AA'odnesday ovening, at which all members are requested to attend. Tho meeting of tho borough council has been postponed until tomorrow ovening. PECKV1LLE. A chicken supper will be on the pro gramme at the AA'llyon Hose company's fair this evening. Supper will be ready to serve at 0 p. m. Following is tho menu: Chicken with biscuits, mashed potatoes, turnips, cabbage salad, beets, pickles, cheese, white and brown bread, plum pudding, hard sauce, tea and coffee. The Knights of Malta, of Olyphant, will furnish tho entertainment at tho AA'llson Fire company's fair this even ing. They will be accompanied by Oly phant's celebrated Independent Order of Odd Fellows' band. You cannot af ford to miss this evening's entertain ment. It is full of fun and music. Come and see the celebrated Knights of ItalUi degree team confer the'r side degree. Iteese Grilllths, of AVest Peckvllle, who Is employed as teamster for Dolph & Robertson, met, with a serious acci dent In Blakoly yesterday afternoon, being run down by a street car. Tho wagon was demolished and fiiiflHbs seriously injured. The scholars from Mrs. Hicks' room, at No. 1 school, enjoyed a sleighrlde yesterdav afternoon. There will be a reception held by the AA'llson Fire company at Odd Fellows hall, AVedncsday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All booths will be open for inspection nnd sales. The ladles In charge of tho different booths will be in attendance to cater to tho wants of those who wish to buy. A largo attendance Is de sired. Ice cream and cake will be on sale. TAYLOR. At AVeber's rink, AVednesd.iy evening, the Century Hose company, No. 2, will celebrate its anniversary with a grand entertainment and ball. All arrange ments have been completed, and tin en joyable musical and literary treat Is In store. It is to bo hoped that our citi zens will show their appreciation to the firemen by liberally patronizing the worthy cause. Doors open at 7.15, con cert commences promptly at 8 o'clock. Tickets, ".'5 cents. The funeral of tho late .Mrs. Joseph Connolly will take place tomorrow afternoon. Services will be held at her late home, on AA'ashlngton street, at L'.SO o'clock. Rev. Dr. 31. II. Harris will otllclate. Interment will be In tho For est Home cemetery. Those from this town who expect to attend tjie lecture of Hon. John G. AVoolley at tho North Main avenue tab ernacle, Providence, this ovening, .will Unci tho conveyances ready to leavo Main and Taylor street at 0.30 o'clock sharp. Miss linuna Cooper, of Wllkes-Barrc, Is tho guest of relatives In town. I.lly lodge, No. D3, Independent .Order of Odd Fellows, will meet In regular session this ovening. Mr. and Mis. John Jarrett. of Provi dence, were guests of Operator and Mrs, John Medlar, of Rnllroad street, Sunday. Tho.Archbald colliery will bo Idle to day. Miss Kate Cierrlty aud Thomas Cnr ney, of AVest Scrnnton, wero guests of The Entering Wedge B Make one mince pic givew slice to each member of the ;i family. Tell them it is made of $ pw v L-J kYUUMl 5 and bought in an air-light pack Mi age not ' by the-pound " out fe oi a grocers exposed uucKCt. oc, a TwcPlc Package in "condensed " form something like a moist fruit cake, Add tho liquid yourself don't pay a hit.li price for water. If your giocw won't supply you, write to Merrell'SouIe Co., Syracuse, f), Y. XaS' -lb At -W gfECTTOW PRO CLAMATION, Office ot tho City Recorder City bf Scranton, 1'j:. Tcbruary. 4lli. 11102. xorici: is in:iti:nv aivux that at a Ccncrjl Election to bo licld on Tuowlay, tho elirlitcciitli il.iy of February Instant, belnu tho third Tuesday of I'dinuiy, the followinR olticeri ttlll be voted for at tho mual places of holdlni; elections in the City ot Scranton, !., to wlt:- A City Contiolier to crc for the term of Hue yens bc'Kinnins the flist Monday of April, lOOi. Ono Select Councilman tn :eic for tho term ot four je.irs beginning the first Monday of April 1!K2, in each of tho ccn numbered vuidj in wit: The Second, rourlli. Sixth, r.iRlitli, Tenth, Tnclfth, l'omttcnth, Shtccnth, Eighteenth nnd Twentieth. Common Councilmcn fiom fiie cen numbered wjiiU to sene for the twin of two years bc?In nins: tlio tlrst Monday of April, 1002, iis'followa to wit: 1'our from tllfc Second ward, three fumT 1'omlli waul, two fiom the SInIIi waid, ono fiom the Ih'uhtli uanl, one from (lie Tenth waid, oiu from the Twelfth waid, one from Fourteenth waid, one from tho Sixteenth war, ono from the, Kislitccntli waid, two from the Twentieth waid. Ono School Controller for tho tcim of foii' yens fioin the last Tucidiy in I'cbiuiry, lOOi, hi each of the odd niimheicil' waidd, to wit: l'ltst, 'Jhliil, Fifth, gotcntli, Xlnlli, Eleventh. Thir teenth, Fifteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth and Twcnty-lhst, Ono Aldeunan to teive for the term of (lie jc.n-i In cacli of the following wnids, to wit: Fifth. Seventh, Twelfth, Eighteenth and Nine teenth. One Asieswir fiom eaeli waid In th city. One Constable from each ward In the city. One Judge of Kloetiom, two inspectors of Elec tion nnd an Af&soi- of Voters in each and every election district In the city. AKo one Poor Diiector fiom each of the follcw ing lioiniitslia nnd towmhlps to wit: Tho H010113I1 of l,roviducc, the Township of Providence, the Jlorough of Hjele l'aik, the Borough of Scrinton, (Xiiilh waid), the llorougli of S.ranton, (Middle waid), the llorougli of Scranton, (South ward). (Signed) W. L. CONWELT., City Recorder. Miss Margaret S. Thomas, of Grove street, on the Sabbath. Lackawanna lodge, No. 113, American Protestant association, will meet this evening. The Ladies' Aid society of tho Cal vary Baptist church Is making elabor ate arrangements for the supper on AViishington's blrthduy, February I!:. Tickets are soiling rapidly. Don't fall to attend the firemen's benelit, at AArebcr's rink this ovening, and patronize a worthy cause. ' MOSCOW. The lectin 0 on "The Heart of the Na lions' in Song," given Friday evening by Professor E. L. Kemp, of the Stroudsburg Normal school, was well appreciated by all present. Professor Kemp is a very entertaining speaker. The lecture was preceded by a violin solo given by Miss Marlon Hills, ot; Scranton. At tho close of tho lecture a quartette sail "Good Night." The net proceeds from the lecture was about eighty cents, which will be used for the benelit of tho public school library. S. M. AVatts returned to Kingston, N. Y yesterday after spending tho past three weeks with his parents here. Miss Marion Hills, of Scranton, was the guest of Miss Helena Holllster over Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs. II. C. Travis and son, 1311, of Stroudsburg, wore visitors In town last week. BRADFORD COUNTY. Special to the Scinnlon Tilbiine. Towanda, Feb, 10, Postmasters at Sayro ami Lo Kuysvlllo aro making efforts to secure freo mull delivery routes In their respective districts. Mrs. J, A'. Gelgor died ut her home In 12ust Towanda on AVedtiesday night from a stroke of paralysis, u fow hours before. Sho was born In this" plact sixty-three years ago. A Woman's Relief corps of tho Grand Army of tho Republic has been organ. ized at Sayro. Uurllngton has a Woman's Auxiliary" to tho n. A, Packer hospital with near ly fifty members. John QiiBtln, aged :!S, a founer resi dent of Wysox, met his death In Pueblo. Colo., on' Thursday from Injuries ip ceivetl on n trolley line. Ills remains are expected U reach Towanda by or befoio next Thursday for burial, He has many relatives In this part of tho county. lu, with a wlfo and live children, mourn his untimely death. Charles AVheaton, a Towanda young man, v III fr,'peud the year and a half In the penitentiary, pay 11 line of $50 and costs, for waylaying a womun on thu liver bridge a few weeks ago. This Is his second trial before court on a similar charge, Charles Parker, lepiesentlng th Scranton Correspondence Schools spent a fow days lust week In To waiulii. tieverul students from this place nn.- enrolled lit that institution. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund tho money if It falls to cure, E. AV. Grove's slf-ture is on each box. 23c, I I