The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, December 16, 1902, Page 6, Image 6
SHMSliiPHMiPI A 5itfi ' ; I ' V.v 9 n tfJHE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAVr. DECEMBER 10. 19U& rTl n After Christmas Many people delay having their eyes examined until after Christ mas. If you need glasses, you neod them today, not tomorrow. "Tomorrow" ruined Napoleon, It may also ruin your eyesight. DR. B. A. BAER EYE SPECIALIST. MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN 331 Washington Ave. SCRANTOrT, PA In and About oiutat The City New Bond Ordinance. Tho special committee of common coun cil appointed to draft a now bond ordln nnco met Inst night In tlio city hall and completed Its labors. The ordinance, 11a finally prepnrcd provides for an Issue of $a).000 worth of bonds. FINISH WILL BE EXCITING CLOSE CONTEST IN BICYCLE CLUB BOWLING LEAGUE. Coiinfy Savings Bank and Msf Company, 506 Sprues Street. Receives J -A and Deposits H I Up in Sums of r wafds and pays 3 per cent, in terest thereon. Who Is FrnnkleP Tho nuthorltlcs fit tho Incut post, oftlcs nro holding up a letter with n money on rlosuro which contains no ndrircHH what ever, nnd which Is signed "Frnnklo." It vih dated on November 23. Acknowledged with Thanks. Tho treasurer of tho Hahnemann Hos pital acknowledges with thanks thu re ceipt of $l(!t.S7 from Miss Floroneo IX Smith, treasurer of the "A. U. club." be ing tho proceeds of their recent fair. Hush Has Commenced. Tlio Christinas rush nt tho post olllre lias already commenced nnd authority baa been Riven Postmaster Illpplo to put the two substitute clerks and eleven sub stitute carriers on nt full tlmo until af ter tho holidays. L. A. WATBES, President. 0. B. JOHNSON,-Vlco.Pres. A. H. CHRISTY, Cashier. DIRECTORS: Wm. F. nnllstend, 1 Everett Wnrren. E. P. Kingsbury, August Robinson, O. S. Johnson. I Jos. O'Brien, I. A. Watrcs. ??????? Judge the oucstlon of Tow prices and good value. Thero are two sides to tho subject. Question on ono side Is quality nnd the other Is prices. Wo arc showing tho largest line of picture, art goods and burnt wood novelties that can be found In the city. We Invito you to look our goods over and vou can see wlicro wo savo you tho middle man's profits. COUPON-Cut this out and present It at our store. Purchase poods to the amount of Jl.Oo or moro and vou will receive SO STAMPS FREE. Jacobs & Fasold, 209 "Washington Ave KODAKS Prom $1 to $28 All Styles All Sizes Open Evenings till Christmas 211 Wasliinjrtoil Avenue. Another Suspected Case. It was reported to tho bureau of health yesterday that Fiank Davis, of Mnrgnret nvenue, was suffering from what ap peared to ,bo smallpox. Tho house was placed under quarantine and Dr.' Houscr will make hn Investigation to-day. Tho Electric City Wheelmen's Team Won Three from tho Suburbans Last Night nnd Is Now Only One Qamo Behind tho Scranton Blcyclo Club Backus Team Took Thrco Poorly Played Games from North Endors and Seems to Have a Cinch on First Place. The Electric City Wheelmen, by win ning thrco games last night from tho Suburban team, nro now only one game behind tho Blcyclo club In the Ulcyclo Clubs' league. The Suburban players put tip n line game, but they lost by small margins each tlmo. The score: KMOCTIHC CITY WIIKULMRN. MeCntckcn ifii 172 inn ;,; Williams 2l;i IS" K.il KC n. Davis iso 111 jno est Coons ICO 17:! 100 .I'll Wcttllng .101 111 183- -1J-S Funeral of Mrs. Campbell. The funeral of Mrs. Francis Campbell was largely nttended yesterday morning from her Into residence, 8J0 Cnpouio a've nue. A requiem mass was celebrated In St. Peter's cathedral nt n::w by Ttcv. .1. J. Griffin nnd Interment was In tho cathe dral ceirlctcry. Forcible Entry Charged. Nathan Blumo was arrested yesterday at tho Instance of A. Weinberg on a charge of forcible entry. Tho two men llvo nt COO Lackawanna avenue and Weinberg charges Blumo with hnvlng forced his wny into his apartments on several occasions. Magistrate Miliar held Blume under $300 ball for his apcaranco at court. MUST TEAR WALLS DOWN. S7(l STl SI2 25S0 SUMtmUAX. ItnwNon 1S7 Hi." Ml CI.1 1'ond 17a (,s lift- 1ST Hitchcock US I'd lM l!M RhiMimm 1i H!7 181 nil Nichols 1i;t 171 101 Iflti ,' s.u soi s:h- 2,-ni High score, Williams, 213; high average, Williams, ltfl-3. Tho best rolling of tfio night was done by the Green Itldge Wheelmen's team, which rolled up a grand total of L',600 In three games with tho Arcadians, two of which they won. The score: AltCADIANS. Superintendent Brown Condemns Part of Burned Building. Superintendent P. L. Brown, of the bureau of building inspection, yester day inspected' tho rear part of the burned wholesale warehouse of J. I.,. Connell & Co., on Franklin avenue, and ordered that 'the walls bo torn down from tho fourth story up, because of their unsafe condition. He will make an Inspection of the front part of tho building today. The members of the flnm of J. L,. Council & Co. have not yet decided as to whether or not 'they will rebuild on the sito of tho burned structure, but it Is likely that they will do so. - m TO ESTABLISH GYMNASIUM. Christian Brothers Buy Parapher nalia for St. Thomas College. 'A deal was consummated yester day, whereby the complete .gymnasium equipment formerly used by tho Scran ton Turn-Vereln was transferred to the Christian brothers, who are in charge of St. Thomas college. The paraphernalia has not been used for several years, since the-Turn-Verein went out of existence, and' is in good condition. It will, be Installed in one of tho rooms in the collego building on Wyoming avenue, which will bo used in future as a gymnasium. A CLAY -AVENUE' BARGAIN. A Residence Property Costing Over ?8,000 to Be Sold for $6,000, if Purchased Immediately. This is the biggest real estate bar gain In Scranton. House has every con venience, including city steam heat. Lot is large and street is paved and location the very finest. See W. T. Hackett.'tho broker, today, as tomorrow may be too late. Depew 173 Morgan 1D9 Chatflcld 1.11 Owens 122 Stover 159 .SOI GREEN 1UDGK Taylor I7t Wcdcinnn 17S Mason 153 Dolph IK! Wclchol 1(m S2li 101 ll. 1M1 117 171 I."- 101 l.Vt GO! 17S 477 100 VJi 100 AK) 777 SIS- WHEELMEN. 2129 A SPLENDID CONCERT. Scranton Llederkrnnz Society Enter tained Last Night. Ono of the finest concerts ever given by tho Scranton Lloderkrarl!! society was conducted last night In Music ball, and was nttended by 11 large and en thusiastic audience. The vocal soloist of tho occasion wils Carl Sohlcgel, of New York city, who possesses a robust baritone voice of great volume and yet, wltbtil, nf much feeling. Ho sang six songs In nil, In cluding a selection from Wagner's "wniKuro." Charles Doctwuu, of this rlly, whore skill as a pianist Is too well known to need mention, rendered several dlfllcult selections, which gave him an oppor tunity ti display his really wonderful tci'hnluuc. . Tho feature of the excellent pro gramme, however, was tho splendid singing of the Llotlorkrnns: society, under the leadership of Theodore Hem berger. The members Kang with spirit und vim, with a vocal esprit dc corps, that was really Inspiring to hear, and I hey richly deserved the loud applause which they received. Those present enjoyed several hours of dancing at tho close of tho concert. m WOMAN CAUGHT IN CLOSING FOLDING BED Mrs. Ida Mellon Sustained Serious Injuries in a Rather Peculiar Manner While Retiring. LABORATORY A NECESSITY THAT IS THE BELIEF OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. Appointed a Cpmmltteo to Walt Upon Councils nnd Suggest That tho City Make Provision for Es tablishing a Bacterlologloal Labor atoryApplications for Member shipIndications Favorable for tho Establishment of New Indus tries Here Officers Nominated. ip-i 17!! 1!7 lflil ISO 910 179 513 1S7- CI4 ISO 520 125 483 137- MS S2S 2000 high aver High average, Morgan, 199; age, Taylor, 1S12-3. The standing of the clubs in this league is now as follows: Won. Lost. P.C. Scranton Bicycle Club ....IB S .702 Electric City Wheelmen. ..Hi 0 .714 Green Kldgb Wheelmen. ..11 10 .321 Suburbans 10 11 .170 Arcadians . 7 11 .333 Ornngd and Black 4 17 .190 The Bicycle club team and the Or ange nnd Blacks were three games ahead of the schedule, sothey did not roll last night. City Bowling League. The Backus team rolled three poor games last night, but they won them all from the Cambrians, who made lamentably low scores, and thus got a firmer grip on first place. The score: BACKUS. Fahrenheit 170 119 Mooro 13:1 la; Vogelsang 130 109 Pccklns UK! 151 Hopkins 170 15S 797 703 CAMBRIANS. Gillespie 116 Feldman IIS Bonner 161 Laro 122 W. Davis 120 700 113 131 115 120 111 053 SOU; 157- 170 13S 121 121- 419 157- 473 175 5U9 771- 2331 200- 4S9 14.'- 421 116- 425 107- 319 159- 110 734- 2113 high nvur- lligh score, Gillespie, age, Hopkins, 109 2-3. The Independents managed to take two games from the Maennerclior team on the Elk alleys. The rolling was poor on both sides. The score: INDEPENDENTS. - , . . : ' PRICE-LIST Cigars By the Box r,ft In "I l "I" boc. box. Morris" rerfecto jt.7." 90c Pathfinder 1,75 P0a Counsellor 1,75 90a Tom Keene 1,75 Mo Louis Mann , X", !)o Morris' Mugnet ,,, 1,73 90c Storm'3 Havana Sec onds ., 1,75 Storm's Havana, lie- sngos 1,7.1 Storm's Capaduia ...... 1.73 Storm's Nestors (union ' nuiilti) , 1,75 Storm's Oiol Biand 1,75 Federation tiinlon madoj .75 Oubanola 1,75 O. W. Chtlds 1.75 Jiinu F. Portiiomlo 1.73 Lillian TtiihStl ..'. 1,30 This is but n partial list of tho Cigars we sell. We also have packings of 12 in a box nt 25c and 50c per box. We can save you money in Key West and Havana Cigars. Our assortment of Pipes is the talk of the town. All 5c Smoking and Chewing Tobac cos, G Packages for a Quarter, E. C. Morris Cigar Man, Leader of Cut Prices. 3SS WASHINGTON AVENUE. A Beautiful Booklet. The Keystone Watch Case Co., of Philadelphia, whose advertisement ap pears elsewhere In this issue, is send ing out to applicants an illustrated booklet of 34 pages which is one of the most artistic of the year. It exploits the merits of the Jos. Boss Stiffened Gold Case relates its history, explains its construction, tells how to Identify It and warns against the substitution of n "just as good." A folder in the bade of the book illustrates some of tho patterns In which the case is made'. The unusual quality of the engraving and printing in this booklet, the har mony in its "color scheme" und Its artistic excellence throughout, no less than the quality of its reading matter, will well repay those who send for It. It is sent free, on application to The Keystone Watch Case Co., Philadel phia. To tho Republican Voters of the Tenth Ward. Notice Is hereby given to the Repub lican voters of the above ward that tho primaries for the nomination of school controller, constable and for the selec tion or n register of voters nnd election board in each of the two (2) districts, will bo held on Thursday, January If, 1903, between the hours of 4 and S p. 111. Candidates for office' must register and pay their nKsessment on or before December 27, 1902, to either O. P. Itldg way, First district, or 13. A. Wenzel, Second district. Schrelfcr 12;! lis Waldncr 157 lit Haan 17S 115 RIdgway lwi 111 Rice 174 US S01 0SI MANNERCHOIl. Reppert 1M 1.11 .TiuihbCU 129 120 Westpfahl 137 IS'! Robllug 117 1.11 Xlcsiuun 151 110 170- 116 17S- 119 HI 401 127- 137 ITS- 4'i0 791- 2270 154- II9 oji -.jo 107 379 121- 412 727 21US high aver- in this Mrs. Ida Mellon, a young woman, re siding on tho third floor of the build ing nt 227 Lackawanna avenue, was the victim of a peculiar accident last night. She was retiring for tho night and bad Just got into a large folding lied with ono of her Ilttlo children, when something gave way and the bed closed up, Imprisoning her and the child. It also tipped over on its side, and when one of the boarders in the house opened it after a struggle, he found Mrs. Mel Ion bent almost double and nearly un conscious. The little child was unin jured. The Lackawanna hospital ambulance was summoned, and after 'the woman's removal to that Institution It was found that she had sustained two broken ribs. There were also indica tions of serious internal injuries. DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. Lackawanna Railroad Fireman Suc cumbed on Way to the Hospital. Charles Eshleman, aged 23 years, a resident of Stroudsburg, and a fireman on the Lackawanna, railroad, died nt Moscow yesterday while on his way to the Moses Taylor hospital In this city, as a result of injuries sustained in a collision between two engines in tho Stroudsburg yard on Sunday. Eshleman was engaged In firing his engine when another engine ran Into the tank, squeezing him between the water tank and the boiler head. His injuries were such thnt his removal to the hospital was suggested, but he died before reaching this city. Tho remains were then taken back to Stroudsburg on another train. Eshle man Is survived by his wife and two children. LOUIS GERE'S CHOICE. Louis W. Gere, of Brooklyn, who fin ished in twenty-seventh place In the Tribune's recent Educational contest, has selected a scholarship in the Cotult Summer school, at Cotult, Muss., as his reward. This scholarship covers Individual in struction, ten lessons a week, for eight weeks, Including board and furnished room, and Is valued at $230. The board of trade yesterday took up up the nmttqr of establishing a, bacter iological laboratory In this city for the Jiurposo of assisting tlio burcilu of health In coping with the spread of tub erculosis and appointed a special com mittee to wait upon councils and re quest that provision lie made for such a laboratory. The matter was brought up by Sec rotary Scatuaus and Prcshfcut A. W. Dickson lidded a few pungent remarks In which he urged that tlio committee endeavor to have the board of health enforce moro strictly Its regulations prohibiting expectorating In street cars. "It Is an everlasting disgrace to this city," said he, "the way men nnd women npeiily violate this regulation against spitting in the cars. It's 11 strange thing that the moro a person looks as If he had consumption the more he violates this rule." To Offer Suggestions. It was llniilljf decided to have tho committee not only request from the councils the establishment of a bacter iological laboratory but also to suggest to tho superintendent of the bureau of health the necessity oj more strictly enforcing tho spitting regulations Thomas II. Dale and A. C. Fuller were appointed on this committee. In this connection It was decided on motion of Secretary Seanians to ex ten a vote of thanks to Dr. S. A. Knopf, of New York, who lectured on consump tion last Thursday night In St. Luke's parish house. The manufacturers' committee rec ommended the election of C. S. Sea mans as secretary of the board at a salary of $130 a month. The committee also reported that the Indications In favor of securing several new Industries for this eltyare very bright. The committee on legislation nnd taxes reported In favor of an endorse ment of the bill to bo introduced at the coming session of the legislature pro viding for personal registration prior to every election and this report was adopted by the board. Applications for membership were re ceived from the following gentlemen: E. B. Franklin, G. W. Finn, K. A. Ful ler, J. S. Miller and Otto II. Conrad. The following new members were elect ed: William It. Williams, II. W. King, G. V. Millar, William Conrad and M. II. Grlilln. Nominations" of Officers. The following nominations for ofllcers for tho coming year were made and will bo acted upon at tho next meeting: For president, A. AV. Dickson; for vice pres ident, John T. Porter, Dolph B. Athertnn and W. II. Taylor; for secretary, C. S. Seamans; for treasurer, Jos-epli Levy; for trustee. A. C. Fuller. Thomas II. Dnlo was elected to suc ceed himself as a. member of the board of library trustees. Tho members en joyed lunch at the close of the meeting. Here's an Ideal Gift for a Housewife FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS HAVILAND & CO.'S MAKE There aro 1 10 pieces In the set; they are of an exqulslto pattern the Juliet and beauti fully decorated In delicate shades of pink and lavender, with here and thero a loosely strewn spray of honeysuckle. Being of an Open Slock Pattern you may select as many or as few pieces as you chbose. At leisure those may bo matched and additions made until you havo tho complete sot. ; 134 Wyoming Avenue, uifcVt&V. Geo. V. Millar & Co. Walk in and look around. Open Evcfiiitfrs. You Are Invited to transact your banking business with us, and every courtesy will bo extended, whether your account is largo or small. Third National Bank, JJ8 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pa. Capital, $200,000; Surplus (earned,) $600,000. 3 per cent, interest paid on Savings Accounts, and tho interest is compounded Jan. 1 and July 1. Accounts can bo opened by mail. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7:30 TO 8:30. Finleys Will Be Open Every evening until Christmas. P. f i ',2HteHMHS'33 For the accommodation of Holiday ' Shoppers who find it inconvenient to get out during the day, the store will be open till 9 p. m. until Christmas Eve. What Will It Be? That's the perplexing problem that is puzzling many a brain these days. v- Let Us Help You ' To solve it. A visit to this store will prove an in valuable aid. Take our time. LooK. Over the Umbrellas - Carefully; lots of styles and unquestionable quality in them. Pr.ces prove that buyers get the full ben efit of our experience. That saves money. Perfumery and Leather Goods Might perhaps hit your fancy. They're right to the left of the main 'ntrance, and are priced so moder ately that visitors express their astonishment. Ev erything swell looking can be seen there. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Schriever's Night Photographs, Many me tho expressions of gratifi cation at the uccommodutlon afforded ay 'Schriever's nrtlllcally lighted pic lures made evenings from 7 to 9 jclocU, Hesults are erjual to daylight .lortruiture. There will bo a meeting o'f tho New man Muganlno club and Cntliollo Hlstoi leul society' this evening. Thero will bo a t-alo of needlework to. day In tho Adams uveuiio cluipcl, Xew York tdreet, ut 2:30 p. m, and 7 p. til. The Hoard of Associated Charities of Scranton will meet this evening nt S o'clock, In the I'ostmasiter's loom, post ofllce bulldlntr, The Central Woman's Christian Tem perance Union will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock In Uuernsey'H hnll, Mrs. C, A, Van Wormor will lead. "Purity" the sub. Ject. Tho board of managers of tho Florence Homo Mission will meet 'this morning at tho homo of Mrs. W. S. Dlehl, L00 Jefrer feon avenue at 10 o'clock, Instead of at The home, . MARRIED. CLIFFORD-LEVI-ln Illnuhaniton, N, Y Thursday. Nov. l'7, 1902. Arthur E. Clifford and Mlts Prudenco Levi, both ot this city, BORN. EDWAUDS-In Scrunton.l'a., Dec. is. 1002. to. Mr. and Mrs. C, H. Udwurds, u dutib'htcr. 7W Tt$ High score, Westpl'nhl, 212; age, Wcstpfahl, 1771-10. The standing of the clubs league Is now as follows: Won. Lost. P.C. Backus 2i 7 .TKS Hampes 22 8 ,r.l West Sldu IS 12 .Mil Arllngtous ,- IS 12 .CM Franklins It Hi . IhT Cambrians 11 22 .::.:.! Independents 10 2-i ,::oi Maennerclior 8 2.', .212 Tho other gnines scheduled in this league have been postponed till later In the week. "He Cannot Stand Prosperity" How often we hear this remark, in reference to some person indulging in excesses on account of sudden improve ment of circumstances. Close investigation will almost invariably disclose the fact that the influence of the bank is absent. The Merchants flD Mechanics Bank Stands as a beacon-light to the financial shipwreck. 3 per cent. Interest paid on sav ings accounts from date ot deposit. Interest apportioned semi-annually, (1 Is enough to begin with. FIVE DAYS MORE. Nine lists Received Yesterdny for the Educational Contest. The following girls and boys sent llbts of words to the Tribune's Junior Fdu catlonal contest yesterday: , Harold II. Musters, 112 Cemetery street, CnrbondiiU', rtolph D. Dei'Hhelmer, 123 Chestnut street, Duniuore. Maggie Giltllths, 115 South Fillmore avenue, Edith Urllllths, 143 South Fillmore avenuu. ' Katherlne W. Stone, G30 Madison ave nue, F.ddle A. Wills, 1306 Linden sticet. Herbert Hlorns, S01 Taylor avenue. Henry 13. Collins, ::IS lltitler street, Dunmoic, David Hlclinrds, 130 School street. Thero are only five days more. Tho contest closes Saturday, December 30, at S o'clock p. in. GRAIN COFFEE In comparing Grain-0 and cofTco remember that while tho tasto Is the same Grain-0 gives health and strength while coffee shatters tho nervous system and breeds disease of tho digestivo organs. Thinking peoplo prefer Grain-O and its ben cuts. TRY IT TO-DAY. Atgrocen ererywuero j 15c. and 25c. per ptcWage. fe Give One of Our flHil I KODAKS H M and your gift will be appro- fShlzHi B ciated not only for a lit- Xll H tie time but in year3 to fGlttG m come. IHSBrZa jPf Our assortment is roplete with tho best of- WMflH 3Hk fe rings of the Eastman Company, VB'alfll WftynWlHfllBlliiHMififf.'..' .UMlragWIBMPKti.'f .I'.vMiiiiiImIi yUlDtMiU DOUR fl hi MlnMlWii IB WHMm wVi i7iM ii?it ' imilfntXm KfolHRf tfni Furs, Cloaks, Men's Hosiery, Suiis and Skirts Gloves. Neckwear Make Nice At Very Christmas Gifts. Special Prices. Table Linens and Towels The most complete line imaginable at popular prices. Also Sideboard and Bureau Scarfs. Blan kets and Comforts are near the linen department at prices wortti looking after. Silks and Dress Goods A new stock, at prices new to Scranton. They are lower than the lowest elsewhere, and the qual ities are the highest. All silks are guaranteed for service. Special dress and waist patterns for the holidays. The Holiday Handkerchief Sale Continues. Handkerchiefs are shown in all styles and qualities, from the most moderate to the finest goods made at any price. H cCONN ELL & CO. THE SATISFACTORY STORE. 3 and 402 Lackawanna Avenue. 'r ,l"H"KM',l"H, t 'l"r'l' j The Shop is t Full of Them Xmas gifts you cannot find else where, We retain our past reputation, "Exclusive Art Goods for the Peo ple at People's 'Prices." Sll WASHINGTON AVENUE. IHIUIIIHieillllHIHIIIUHHUIlllIIIIUtHillll!ltlHlSS I I I I I E ' I H .;. .j. .j. .. .j. .j, .j. ,. .j, ...j, ,j, ,j. .. .j. .j. .;. .j. .. .j. .j. .. .. .f. .) I pt a lvrnQ I m m w m w -r E ARE READY to show our holiday stock, not only of Pianos but everything musical. A Piano gives an entirely different tone to a home, Better come and ?ee us and talk It over, We will be pleased to show you our beautiful stock of Holiday Pianos and explain our easy payment plan. We make It possible for every home to have a Piano. w Store Open Evenings This Honth. We offer you a new piano from $175 up to 51050, and guarantee every Piano we sell. Pianos selected now will be held for Christmas delivery If desired. Don't put off ; corne now and look through our store. GRIFFIN ART SHOP 1 ? N. A. HULBERT, 117 WYOMING AYE. . j. b, v. -J j-? Jks- t