""-?c,ii.'4W(ftP'" THE SCRANTON TMBUNE-MONUAV, OCTOBER ,27, 1902. 'vijrf ' WEST SCRANTON Republican Clubs to Parade Prior to Wednesday Night's Mass Meeting Other News Notes and Personals. The West Sldo Republican club und Jim Cumbrian Republican club have arranged a parotic to take place on Wednesday ovcnlng of tills week, Just pilot" to the mass meeting to be la-Id In St. David's Hall. While the two clubs nrc making tho urrnngomenls, the parade Is to be under the auspices of the Republicans of this side, and nil Republicans who will lmruile, me Invited to fall Into line. The West Side club will carry colored lanterns and there will probably be a display of fireworks. The line will be headed by a. band and a troop of horsemen. The committee In charge of the West Side Republican club consists of ( K. Daniels, l. I-. Williams, Dr. T. Phillips. W. K. Thayer and D. .r. Davis, and will meet tonight In the club rooms with the marshal and all his aides, for the purpose of completing arrangements. F. II, Reese, who has bepn selected ns marshal has Issued the following gen eral older for the parade: Sorutltoil, I'n.. Oct. 27. IIHI2. lnrsuaiit tri directions "f the West Side Republican club mid the Cambrian Re piilillc.ni club, which clubs nrc arranging a parade under Republican auspices to precede the Hcpubllcnn muss meeting to be held hi St. David's hull Wednesday evening, October n. IPii.', the followllig gpiicrnl orders are hereby Issued: David Owens. Sidney V.. Meais and .lolm T. .lames, of the West Side Republican club: .1. Henry Jones, Thcnphllus I'lill llps mid O. K. Jones. nT tin- Cambrian club, are hereby appointed aides to the niarsliul. The pitimlc will form on Jiiclisnn stic.-t, light resting mi .Main n venue, at 7 o'clock. The ciimniand lo move will be given at 7.1.", o'clock sharp 'Jill the West Hcruntnn Republican clubs nud all Repiibllcuns are Invited to fall In line and participate In the parade. Resident!) along the line of March tro respectfully Invited to decorate and il luminate bouses. The linn or march will be: Main u venue to Swetlaml street, to Hyde Park nveniic, to -Lafayette street, to Sumner nvenue, lo Washburn siieet, lo llyile Park avenue, to' Division street, to Main avenue, to Hampton sired, and counternmreh on Main avenue to SI. David's bull. I' It. Reese, Marshal. Ivor C. I'ariy. Chief of Stalf. Bally Day Exercises. .The auditorium and Sunday school room or the Jackson Street Haplist cRttrch were crowded lo the doors last evening, when the Sunday school held its annual Rally day exercises. The church was neatly decorated with cut llowers, autumn leaves and the pro ducts of the farm. Seated on Hie plat form was a chorus of one hundred voices, under the leadership of Prof. FREE! FREE! 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A full orchestra was In attendance. In the center of the choir loft was n large cross of white, and many of the exercises took place at the foot of this cross. Tho services were opened with a congregational hymn, which was fol lowed by the reading of the Scripture lesson Ijy Assistant Superintendent Al fred Mevnu. Following this were chor uses, recltntlons, solos and ducts, all of which were unusually line. The two anthems, "O leather, Holy," and "Praise Ye the leather," stmg by the choir, were well rendered. The rally services were brought to a close by the pastor, Rev. Thomas de C.rtiehy, D. D,, who made a few uppropriate remarks. Social Notes. Rev. J. l Moffatt, D. D., on behalf of the choir or the Washburn Street Presbyterian church, presented Prof. Chnrles B. Dennan Willi a handsome baton of ebony and Ivory, at the close of tho choir rehearsal last Friday even ing. Prof, Dennan Ims been chorister of the church for tho past five years. He severed his connection at the close or tho service last evening. He has been very popular, and the baton was presented as a token of appreciation for past faithful service. A most enjoyable surprise party was tendered Miss Ruth Thorn at the par ental home, on North Rebecca avenue, recently. The Webster Literary society held an Interesting meeting In lvorlte hull on Friday evening. After the business meeting, u social time was enjoyed. iMIss Mabel Thomas entertained a few friends at her home, on Tenth street, Friday evening. After the usual pleas ures had been enjoyed, refreshments weie served. t Sunday Church Services. A very novel autumnal service was enjoyed at the morning service 01 uie Simpson Methodist Hpiscopul church. In the evening the pastor. Itev. Hugh C. .McDermott, interestingly discoursed on "The Greatest Work in the World." All services were exceedingly well attended.- "The Covenant with God" was the subject of a deep and carefully pre pared sermon delivered at the evening service of St. Mark's Lutheran church by Its pastor. Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph.D. "The Relation of the Holy Spirit to Success In Christian Work" and ".Motives to Christian Work," respect ively, were the subjects of the morning and evening sermons at the Plymouth Congregational church, as presented by Its pastor, Rev. T. A. Humphreys. At the morning service of the Kin bury .Methodist Episcopal church the love feast and Lord's supper were pur taken of. In the evening. Rev. James Rennlnger preached a very interesting sermon on "Shame Us I'se in the Divine Economy." Henry Carden is making a grand sue- of C? :',r.c. 5; as liSe. Toe. gi one st 6 for . 1 .............. .'. ..... .1.11. 7.).. ...a ........ .., arilC, ., ,t.)i, 1,1 ..................a,, ,I)C, l HI ..............,.jil,l ...........,.....vav l.tlir .......a,....,..vcta I ,H,I ..................... I,, It) fe e; 6 & 72c. l."c, this city will compare with the Chene Trie, 0. Af I I II 1 V t 1" I If JK f I? Sis cess of the Trl)i I'nrk lleformed Kpls copal church, He preached two excel lent Fcrmous yesterday. ,Al the 11101-11111? service of the First uaiillst church, llev. Klktinnh Hully, of Koyptone iicitdemy, iireaohcd. In the nVPiihiir, Itev, A, Hatcher Hmlth, of tho North Mnlti Avenue Haptlst church occupied the pulpit, GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Francis, the ll-vonr-old son of Mrs. J. O. DtiKgun, of 113t Jtock street, was seriously burned last Thursday. The little fellow approached loo near a lire In 11 nelRhbor's yard, and his clothing became Ignited as a consequence. Home mm picked the child up and tore off the burnlUK clothing. Dr. Beddoo was summoned and found the unfortunate little follow to have sustained severe burns on the right side. Tho YotniK Ladles' auxiliary of the Woman's ForclRU Missionary society of the Simpson Methodist Kplscopnt church has elected the following om cers for the coming year: President, .Miss Florence Keith; first vice presl ueni, airs, j, a. ungues; corresponu Ing secretary, Miss Lulu Leader; re cording secretary, Miss Margaret Hughes, iiml treasurer, Miss Clrace Snow. The Junior Epworth league of the Embury Methodist Episcopal church netted over $50 on the entertainment of Thursday evening. The success of the affair Is duo largely to tho untir ing efforts of Mrs. James Bennlngcr. Mrs. Coles Fowler, of Swetlaml street, Is suffering from the effects of poisoning 11 cut on the hand with zinc. The Injured member Is causing much suffering. , Andrew Lltheck, of 110 South Sev enth street, was held under $200 ball before Alderman Noone on Saturday, for committing an assault on John Lepo, of 107 South Seventh street. The Young People's union of the Jackson Street Huptlst church will hold a social session tomorrow evening. There will be speeches, solos, recita tions and other pleasures. Martini Washington chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold an Im portant meeting in Masonic hall this evening. Dr. P. F, Struppler, o"f South Main avenue, Is recovering from tin illness. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lewis, of Nurth Main avenue, Is ill. Mesdames Dunning, Dorsey, Grass, Transue, and Miller, of Hiawatha council, No. 2G, Degree of Pocahontas, will attend the grent sun council In Philadelphia. Miss Beatrice Noyle, of Eynon street, is the guest of Wllkes-JJarre friends. Mrs. Eustram, of Eynon street, hus returned from Portland. Silas Detrick, of Chestnut street, who sustained severe Injuries to ills shoul der while playing foot ball last week, will be unable to work for several weeks. Mrs. M. J. Tyler, of South Hyde Park avenue, is home from Wilkes 15a rre. Charles P. Asliehnun, of Hock street, u Lackawanna engineer, is recovering from the effects of a broken arm, sus tained some weeks ago. Attorney Charles 13. Olver and son, Fern, of North Main avenue, spent Sunday at Prompton, AVayne county. Miss Jennie Lewis, of the firm of Lewis & Reilly, spent Sunday with friends at Wilkes-Rarre. Miss Evelyn Apgar, of the Postal Telegraph company, spent Sunday as the guest of Miss May (Jlmer, of Car bondale. Mrs. W. D. Gardner, who ljas recent ly undergone a successful operation at her home on North Main avenue, Is recovering. She Is attended by her sis ter, Airs. Jones, of Albany, a trained nurse. The AVest Scranton branch of the Young Women's Christian association has been reopened In the old postofllce building, at the corner of South Main avenue and AVahburn street, where all young women are welcome. Robert Roberts, of South Main ave nue, Is suffering from an attack of ap pendicitis. Mrs. Jane Jenkins and daughter Elizabeth, of Pittston, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hughes, of North Rrom- ley avenue. Young voters should vote for the young men's candidate, John 13. Jor dan. SOUTH SCRANTON. The liound N club will occupy Ath letic hull this evening and celebrate their lirst aninversary with a grand so cial and ball. The hall has been spec ially prepared for the occasion, and by special permission Bauer's full band has been secured to furnish music for the dance. An excellent programme has been prepared by the committee, and refreshments will be served during the evening, At AVorkmen's hall, on Alder street, corner of Prospect avenue, a social and ball will bp the attraction tills evening, given under the auspices of the Work Ingmen's Henellclul society. The af fair has been carefully planned by the committee, which has arranged an ex cellent programme for the evening. First-class muslo has been engaged for the dancing. The old historic meeting place, known as Athletic hall, and formerly better known us Natter's hall, will be the scene of a brilliant social event tomor row night, when the popular Scranton Saengorruude society will hold Its llrst bull of tho season. Jt Is hurdly neces sary to state that this Is one of the oldest -and best known organisations In this place, and ilmt their social gath erings are always looked forward to with pleasant anticipation by those who nro honored with Invitations. The progrummo will Include the singing of several selections by the entire mem bership, and at tho close of tho vocal entertainment, u recess will take place, during which refreshments will be served, and the floor will be cleared for dancing, for which first class muslo has been secured. The arrangements are In charge of the following commit tee: Joseph Albrecht, Peter Gurd, Eu gene Melcbolr, Harney Dnnlal, Max Ludwlg, Fred Kellerman and Tony Herbster, Yesterday the, remains of Meta, the eighteen months' old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Itlce, who died on Saturday, were laid at rest, Services were held at the family residence, -119 Plttslon avenue, by Rev, Mr. Moffal, of the AVashburn Street Presbyterian church, at 3 o'clock, mid were attended Alf OLD ARB WEIX-THTED REMEDY, MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHINO SYRUf for children teethlne, Is the prescription ol fane of tho best fe inula physicians ani purses In lbs United States, and lias heed heed sixty years with never-falling buoJ kess by millions of mothers for their chili dren. During the process of teething iti Value Is Incalculable. It relieves tho chill from pain, cures diarrhoea, griping In tha bowels, and whul-collc. liy giving healtli lo the child it rests the mother. Price, twwty-flv cot batlbv ' by ninny sympathizing friends of the stricken parents. The body was nfler wnrttA borne to Forest Hill cemtery, whore Interment was made. The Lndles' Aid society of tho Church Of Pence, on Prospect avenue, will hold a reception and aoclalt to bo followed by n supper In the church basement next Thursday night. Mrs. O'Loughrun nnd her son, Daniel, of Philadelphia, nro the guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. .Inmes F. Best, of Cedar ave nue. Dr. Schley's Lung Heating Balsam la guarivitccd to euro all coughs, "No cure, no pay." For sale by nil dealers. Tho Junger Maennerchor held a well attended rehearsal In Schlmpff's hall, on Cedar avenue, yesterday afternoon. Camp 430, I'ntiiotlo Order Sons of America, will meet In business session nt Hartmun'H hall this evening. Messrs. James O'Boyle, Joseph Ru der, Peter Kuhnor nnd Jacob Gclger, returned from a successful llshlng trip on Saturday. They spent two days at Mnplowood and were rewarded with a lurge catch. An Interesting game of basket ball was played In Callory's hall Friday night, between the Sunsets nnd Twen tieth Century teams, which resulted In a victory for the latter by a score of to 2. DUNM0RE DOINGS. Specinl Services Held at St. Mark's Church Situation tit tho Col lieriesOther Notes. At St. Mark's Episcopal church, cor ner Potter and South Blakely streets, Rev. Frank II. Sell, of the Order of the Holy Cross, will conduct special ser vices, commencing Friday evening, Oct. 31. and continuing until Thursday, Nov. ti. The subjects of these ser vices will be: Friday evening, "The Cause"; Saturday evening, "The Call"; Sunduy evening, "The Cross"; Monday evening, "The Curse"; Tuesday even ing, "The Consequence"; Wednesday evening, "The Curse." On Saturday at 4 p. in., he will address the Guild of the Holy Child; Sunday, nt 4 p. in., the sarvlces will be for men only; Monday, at 4 p. in., he will address the Guild of St. Agnes, and on Tuesday, at the same hour, the AVomen's Guild. The evening services will be held nt 7.45 o'clock, and every one Is cordially in vited to attend. The situation at the various collieries In town Is rapidly assuming Its normal condition. Nearly nil the mine about here have now resumed active opera tions. A. D. and F. 3S1. Spencer today commenced the task of completing the sinking of a new shaft, which was in terrupted by the strike, and will also put their washery Into operation. The old shaft will not be used until the new opening Is completed. Owing to some extensive changes, No. '1 shaft of the Erie company will not'be In opera tion for about two weeks. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day evenings there will be cottage prayer meetings conducted by the members of the Methodist Episcopal church, preparatory to a series of special meetings, to be held during November. It is expected that the new furnishings ordered for the lecture room, Including a new carpet, will be In pluce by that time. A grand Republican rally will be held in Odd Fellows' ball on Saturday night, November I, when a number of Interesting speakers will talk on the is sues of this important campaign. Among the speakers will be Hon. Rob ert S. Murphy, of Johnstown; Jerry Snyder, of Allentown, and John M, Harris. The funeral of ths late Thomas AVuIsh took place from his mother's home, on East Drinker street, yester day afternoon. Interment was made In the old Catholic cemetery, and a large number of mourning friends fol lowed tho remains to their last rest ing place. Letters remaining unclaimed during the week ending Oct. lir.th. lf)02. Per sons calling for these letters will please say "Advertised": Miss Florence Fed der, Dr. George R. Hunter, Katusick Jonas, Merl Marshesku, Ardella J. AVhlte, baker; Gavonl Antonla dl Ce sldlo, box !)2l (F). Ezra II. Ripple, postmaster. The public schools will be closed dur ing this week, owing to the attendance of the teachers at the regular county Institute. Frank Chemberlln, who has been In the United States hospital corps during the past three years, returned home on Saturdny. During the fli-wt halt of his enlistment, Mr. Chemberlln was In muuy of the severe conlllets In the Philippines. Failing health compelled his return to the states, and his con dition, even now, shows plainly the ef fects of the hard service In the far-off Islands. Miss Margaret AVahl, of Newark, N. J., Is the guest of friends in town. Deputy Factory Inspector Bishop and Oscar Yost leave this morning for a few days' stay In Shenandoah. William Chemberlln and Richard Angwln leave this morning for Susque hanna, where they have accepted posi tions with the Erie Railroad company. Mr, nnd Mrs. George AV. Allen have returned from a visit with New Haven friends. A new publication, called the Red and Blue, will be Issued in a few days by tho pupils of tho HlglH school. Several Interesting serial's luivo been written by tho students and a. spicy edition is promised. The project Is being liber ally supported by the advertising of local merchants. The prollts are to be used In paying for the new piano re cently purchased by tho scholars. NORTlTsCRANTON. Services over the remains of Miss Carrie E, Hull, was held at the home of George Spencer, of North Main ave nue, yesterday afternoon at i o'clock. The service was In charge of Rev. Georgo E. Cure, of the Methodist church, who paid ti tribute to tho good and devoted Christian life, the deceased had lived while ti member of his (lock. The Methodist church choir under the direction of Prof, J. H, Oourneu, ren dered ; "Come I'n to Me," "My Jesus us Thou AVilt" und "It Is Not Death to Die." Interment will be made In tho Uouesdale cemetery this afternoon, Tho remains' will be taken over thu Dela ware and Hudson railroad at 10 o'clock. The following will not as pall-bearers; Herry Kenemellug, S. S. Wlnt. V, S. De AVItt, C. M. Benjamin, Sllus Davis und Mr. Rolls. Tho annual "Old Folkes Day" was observed by the members of tho Provi dence Methodist church In the church parlors, yesterday afternoon, The meeting was In charge of thu Epworth league. The choir under the direction of Prof, J. II, Coursen, redercd several line selections appropriate for the ser- HKJ8io gift iliiiifiiiKvEiii W&SmM WW I can. always be relied and refresh a worn-out " A number of my ff jaw k have reason to consider it an office man's friend." Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery js a blood-purifier and health giving tonic that contains no alcohol, opium or other narcotic It is a purely vegetable compound, made from roots and herbs in an up-to-date pharmaceutical laboratory, and has been used and recommended by thousands of people during the past thirty-seven years. WJ DO and physiology of tho hotly, Is Dr. Ploroo's Common Sense Medical Adviser, which can be had for the cost of postage, 31 cents In one -cent stamps for the cloth -bound book, or 21 stamps for the paper-bound volume of 1008 pages Mddresa Dp. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, M. Y. vice. The Rev. George E. Cure, spoke on "The Crown of Glory." The annual meeting of the AVomen's Home .Mission society, of the Provi dence Presbyterian church was held at the home of Mrs. 1j. AV. Morss, of North Main avenue, Friday afternoon. Election of ofllcers was held and the following, were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. T. S. Morgan; llrst vice-president, "Mrs. AVntson Grif fin; second vice-president, Mrs. George 10. Guild; treasurer, Mrs. Ij. AV. Morss; secretary, Mrs. AVIllIam McDonald; secretary of literature, Mrs. 15. U. Ath ertou. The Amity Social club will entertain Its members and friends at a rlbhon social which Is to be held In the Audi torium tills evening. Lawrence's or chestra consisting of eight pieces will render music. The Rockmen's union met in regular session yesterday afternoon In Leon ard's hall. The Providence conclave of Hepta sophs will meet in regular session in the Auditorium tomorrow evening. Miss Sarah Perry, of North Main avenue, is visiting friends In Wllkes Harre. Mr. and Mrs. CI. D. Fowler, of Church avenue, are entertaining Colonel and Mrs. J. G. Muus, of Winfleld, Kansas. Garfield Davis, of Brick avenue, has returned from ti five month's stay tit Hartford, Conn, The North End Stars basket ball team will Hue up against the Danville team, Tuesday evening, Instead of the Twelfth Regiment team, David AVIlllums, of Peckvllle, Is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Richard Roderick, of North Main avenue. Mr, Charles Lewis, of Mnrvlne ave nue, Is confined to his home with a serious attack of typhoid fever. GREEN RIDGE. Mrs, W. J. AVutts, of Capouso avenue, spent Sunday In Philadelphia. Mrs. M. It. Kays, of Sanderson ave nue, is visiting friends In Philadelphia, Dr. R. If, Spencer, of New York, spent .Sunday with Green llldge friends. D. If. Dickson, of Mousey avenue, hus returned from it il extended stay in Philadelphia. Messrs. AVliltinore, 'Pennant and Web ster, have returned homo after a suc cessful duck hunt In Wayne county. Attorney .'. S. Woodruff and son, Allen, of Electric avenue, have return ed from u successful hunting trip to the .Montrose region. Then will be n meeting; of the mem bers of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church, Wednesday evening, at T.:i0 o'cluck, In the church chapel, for the purpose of electing two additional church elders, The King's Daughters of tho (.liven Ridge Presbyterian .church will hold their regular monthly meeting this 'evening nt the home of Mrs. Franklyn, 1G3.'i Sanderson avenue. The Herkliners of Green Ridge, de feated the Dunninre high school team at a game of loot ball lit Sanderson's park, Saturday afternoon, by u scon; of 11-0, The main feautrcs of the game were the tackling of Crane, Grewer, Holtham and Felds. Rurke noted as referee. t Miss Lucia Rltteuhouse, of Washing ton uveuue, is III of diphtheria, AVOCA, The marriage of Miss Kiln Mi-Andrew of this town and John J. Huggerty, of Scranton, Is announced to take pluce next month. Mr, and Mrs. C. T. Uobiin and family spent esterday with friends here, AgneJ, the eight-months. old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lumpmau, of the West Side, died on Thursday even ing of croup. Interment was made on Saturday in St. .Mary's cemetery. Tho borough schools closed on Fri day for one week on account of the county Institute at AVIIkes-Uarre. Joseph O'Urlen will hereafter cull for tho laundry for the Lackawanna laundry In place of Joseph McDermott, l''1 j...i. -jBnmmBsxwmmm . ' Developing strength. The Hon. Amos P. Atkins, who is one of the most prominent men in New Albany, Ind., and County, has this who are shut confines of office "Dr. Pierce's Golden to take the place of hard training in developing; strength, vigor and endurance of the svstem and expelling all impurities, witn which the blood. J sometimes gets clogged. I have found by per-' sonal experience that it enables me to do more hard work, and at the same time endure more physical strain and oiuuuor sporis mun anyuiing l Know 01. It f upon to increase the appetite, induce healthful sleep, and tone (4 system. friends who have used it speak in the YOU KNOW YOUR OWN SYSTEM? A complete metffoai fyook puny in place of Joseph McDermott, who has accepted a position on the Erie railroad. ' Thomas Nebone, a student at Strouds Normal school, is spending a few days at the home of his mother on the AA'est Side. Miss Jennie Brennan has returned home from Philadelphia. J. T. Conaboy has been appointed nsslsstant foreman, at the "Knty Did" colliery of the Delaware and Hudson sompany. Miss Agnes Gibbons, of Scranton, spent yesterday with her parents here. With the resumption of work at the collieries about here comes many com-, plaints of disappointments among en gineers, firemen, pump-runners and miners. A great many have been re fused employmgent. The victory hus cost many sacrifices among the union men. A'ote for John B. Jordan for senator and thus endorse President Roosevelt. OBITUARY. JOHN HAIIPER, one of Dunmore's oldest and best known citizens, died suddenly at his home on South Blakely street, about 9 o'clock last night. He was apparently in his usual health yesterday and a few minutes before 9 o'clock went Into the house and sat down and was dead In a few minutes, without n'worcl or sign of illness. Mr. Harper was 63 years of age and had been a resident of Dunmoro over forty years, lie was a charter member of Dunmore lodge, Independent Order of, Odd Fellows, und had been nctlve In lodge circles. He is survived by his widow und three sons, George, Fred and Charles, ALBERT F. STEIRCH, aged 51. a resident of Dunmore, died suddenly at his homo on Saturday. He arose at fi o'clock in the morning, und 'while conversing with his wife,, expired from heart failure. Deceased was born in Germany nnd settled hi Dunmore when a young man. He Is survlve'd by his wlfo nnd six children. Mrs. Nicholas Butterman, Mrs. David Richards, Mary, Albert, Frank nnd AVIllIam Stelrch, JOSEPH DONA HOE, the ten months' old sou of Mr. and .Mrs. J. Donohoe, died early yesterday morn ing at the family residence, R22 Or chard street, Tho funeral will take place this afternoon at -' o'clock, and will be private. INGENIOUS FLIMFLAM. A Scheme That Has Puzzled Even the Up-to-Date Barkeeper. From the New Orleans Times-Democrat. The business df tlndlng a pocketbook, "springing tho pigeon," as It Is culled; the lock trick, which, by the way, Is one of thu smoothest of thu whole list und ull the others are cheap and clumsy In comparison with the clever scheme that was worked on a down town barkeeper n few evenings ago. It shows one thing, und that Is that the criminal classes are quite us uctlve mentally and otherwise as men who uro engaged In tho decent callings, of life. They are probably more active mentally than the men who nro ground into narrow grooves liecauso of ceuse less tolling In an effort to keep the wolf away. The new lllmllam scheino Is wonder fully simple und Is worked with paper money. A $1 and a t' bill are needed, Of course, bills of higher denomina tion could bo used, but tho two men who worked tho trick here used the hills of the llrst denomination a l und a to bill. It Is worked in this way; One of the men will write In thin let tering on the back of tho $5 bill what Is supposed to be a list of his laundry. For Instance, In this way: One shirt, 2 collars, 2 pairs of cuffs. He will go lute, a saloon when there Is a rush on in order to further minimize the possl- W4 Treasurer of Floyd1' advice to give to those up within the or shop: narrow Medical Discovery seems l partake with greater vim in n same high terms, and we j MUSEMENTS Lyceum Theatre," M. Kcls, Lessee ami Manager. A. J. Duffy. Business Manager, One Night Only, TUESDAY, OCT. L'S. .lEFl'KKSON DE ANGCLIS nnd the Jefferson De Angells Opera Co, Direction Snm S. Sliubert. Sil Avtlllll ''ast Opera Direct Oil Al Ullll from as Brilliant En- tllllivnn'a gagement at the New OU1IH1U1B York Herald Squarat Theater. IM Peonic-UO. One Solid Year nt the Savoy Theater, Lnmlnn. rsew 1 one Cast u d Sumptuous Production Guar anteed in Every Detail. THE EMERALD ISLE Book by Basil Hood. PItICES-t'5. iO, 7.iu $1.00 and $1.50. Scats on sale. Academy of Music M. Rels, Lessee nnd Manager. A. J. Duffy Business Manager. Week SoTv0 Oct. 27, Daily Matinees Commencing Monday. King Dramatic Co., 1IKPKRTOIRB: Mouduy Matinee, A . Ward of France Monday night, tho Cherry Pickers: Ttiea. day matinee, the Fatal Card; Tuesday nigui. jjiuo .leans; weonesuay matmea tile t. iierry i-it'iters; wtHiuesun.v mglit. HI lierla; Thursday matinee. Ultio Jeans Thursday night, A guilty Mother: Frldnx ni.tiiiiuc, oineriu; rriaay nignt, snenau tloah; Saturday mntlnec, Maxtor and Man h.uuruay night, Slaves of the Orient. DRIPCO Matinee, loand aoc. rnllfCO Nlsht. io, 30 and 30c. Dixie's Theatre, HENRY FARNSWORTH DIXIE, Lessee and Manager. WEEK OF OCTOBER 27. THE GREAT LOOP THE LOOP. By Lottie I.anrion. MARIAN MANOLA & CO. "A Maitlf.lt (Yum Mnfs." MR. AND MRS. PERKINS FISHEJ "Half AVav House." JENNIE YEAMANS. Comedienne. ARMOUR & BAGULEY. PIELDS AND WOOLEY. (lermaii Comedians. WOOD AND RAY. Comedians und Dancers. 5TAR THEATR1 ALF. G, HKRR1NQTON, Manager. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, OCTOIRJR il, 2S AND 29. "IMPERIAL BURLESPRT MATINKK KVKRY DAY. bllltles of the barkeeper's detecting thd scribbling on the bill, nud will call fod u drink. The money Is put In the drawer, th man gets his drink and his change and walks out. Directly his partner wulkj In, calls for a glass of beer and tendi a Jt bill In payment. The barkeeil throws out 93 cents In change, "y made a mistake, old man," the pi chaser will say, "I gave you a. bill," A polite wrangle follows, 'II fellow Is insistent, says he only one piece of money and that was bill, and ho remembers to have jo down u list of ids laundry on the of It. He calls for the boss, tells of the dispute, and asks him to he lias a $3 bill with "I shirt, 2 d 2 pairs cufts" written on It In Sure enough, the bill is found ai mun gets his $4.1)3 In change, 'Jl tho schema they worked on thJ downtown, and he hail no Idea been swindled until he though! It for soma time, und then thel plot dawned 011 him. It Is jJ scheme, but one that will not barkeepers are quick to get on J of this sort.