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THE SCRANTON TRIBtrNliJ-l?IiIDAYf DECEMBER d9f K902.
TO WIDEN THE
R1VERCHANNEL
COUNCIL WANTS A BILL IN
EQUITY FILED.
Common Branch Passed a Resolution
Last Night Directing the Solicitor
to Proceed Against the Scrnnton
Steel Company Without Delay to
Have All Obstructions Placed by It
Removed from the Lackawanna
River Alleged That Channel Has
Been Narrowed by Company.
The common council lust night unan
imously adopted n reitolutloii Introduced
by Councilman Fred Phillip, at tho
Klevcnth ward, directing the city solic
itor to proceed without delay by Hill In
equity against the Scritnloiv Steel com
pany to compel the latter corporation
to remove any and all obstructions
placed by It In the Lackawanna river.
The resolution, which had been drawn,
up by Attorney A. A. Chase, who repre
Bents the residents of South Scranton,
whose proprr.les weio damaged by the
perlous noods of Inst spring-, reads as
follows:
Whereas. The Lackawanna river Is a
public highway extending throuRlt tbo
city and liavlnp well clollucd banks and
ii channel which, previous to the action
or tho Scranton Steel company, wan mif
llclent to conduct tho water naturally
flowing In such channel without occasion
ing damage to tho public streets of the
city or tho private property of Its In
habitants or endangering their safety;
wild,
Whereas, On or about 1SS1 the said
company oicoled large steel works within
tho limits or tho city on tho easterly hank
of tho Lackawanna river and a. short
dlstnncB below Us junction with Stnffoid
Meadow Urook, and since that time tho
wild company by Its agents and employes
Iihs deposited cinders, ashes and other
1 of use matter from said stool works with
in tho channel of said river, in conse
quence of which the said channel has been
partially tilled and greatly narrowed,
causing tho water oven In the case of an
oidlnary riso in tho river to back up and
oveltlow Its banks unit flood tho sticciy
of tho city and greatly damage and In
jure both puhllc and private property
nnd endanger tho safety or tho people re
siding near the said river for a consider
able distance above said woiks; arid,
Whereas, The city of Scranton at No.
2, June Term, 1SSS, In common pleas of
Lackawanna county, sitting in equity,
tiled a bill against tho said Scranton Steel
company praying that, among other
things, the said company be ordered to
icmovo such matter deposited in such
channel so as to permit the water to How
to the full width of tho hanks existing
lit tho time said company commenced fill
ing said channel; and.
Whereas, Upon final tlctcimlnution of
wild case in tho Supreme court of Penn
sylvania, the prayer of tho bill was only
lefused because plaintln had neglected
to properly locate the channel of said
liver so obstructed; therefore,
Hesolvcd, That tho city solicitor be In
structed to proceed without delay by bill
In equity against tho Scranton Steel com
pany to compel the said company to re
move any and all obstructions placed by
Maid company in said channel of tho
Lackawanna river within the city limits,
A delegation of the flood sufferers
were present together with Attorney
l 'base, to be ready to address the coun
cil should any opposition to the reso
lution, but it went through without
uven a word of discussion.
The Scranton Steel company was the
corporation which built the South Steel
mill which was later acquired by the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION.
Vill Be Conducted by the Wyoming
Camera Club.
The annual photographic exhibition
bf the Wyoming Camera, club, which
opens on January 20, 1903. in the Y. M.
C, A. building, at Wllkes-Barre, will be
governed by the following rules:
All photographers In this section of the
state are eligible and are invited to ex
hibit. Only such pictures as are of some ar
tistic merit will be hung.
Tho best picture In each class will le
ttflyo a blue ribbon.
Tho best picture show." will iccelvo a
ctrtlflcnto from the club'
'A'll plctuies of exceptional merit not
&dlvJng a libbon will recelvo honorable
ljfejitlon.
Tho pictures will bo classified as fol
lows: 1, landscape; 2, marine; 3, por
trait; I, genre; ,r, animals; t!, architect
ure; 7, botanical; S. still life,
pictures that luivo received prizes or
lnmorablo mention In provioitb exhibitions
wtll be shown In a. separate section and
will be out or competition.
Tho; back or each picture must bear
the, title, owner's name and address.
-Pictures must be mounted" framing op
tional, but not desirable. .
Pictures must bo delivered at tho club
looms, 28 Public. Square, not later than
the rah day of January. 1TO3.
In keeping with rule 2, nn examining
committee or three shall pass upon all
pictures submitted. No club member or
exhibitor shall be a member of this com
mittee. Tho awards will he made by a board
of threo judges, neither club membcis
nnr exhibitors.
All plctuies receiving tho blue ribbons
mid tho picture receiving tho certlflcato
ii ie to become tho property of tho club.
THAT ASH STREET BRIDGE.
Director Roche Doesn't Believe in
Erecting a Temporary One.
Director of Public Works Roche has
neen served with a copy of the second
resolution to bo passed by councils di
recting him to erect a temporary hrldgo
over tho Iloarlug BrooU ut Ash street
at a coHt of $600. Tho bridge will not bo
built In purhimncu with this resolution
because tho $191.38 remaining in thu ap
propriation for tho repairs of bridges
nnd culverts will bo exhausted when
bills outstanding ngaiust it nro paid.
The director s-ays tlmt even though
funds wore avnllablo it would be a
needless expense to erect a temporary
bridge. Theie are almost Hiitllclent un
expended balances left over from 1901, ho
says, to erect a permanent bridge and
any amount which could not be obtain
ed from that soureo could be taken from
the surplus for this year,
AN INTERESTING QUESTION.
Will a Successor to Senator Calplu
Be Elected?
"'An Interesting question arises. In con
nectlon with the resignation of Ken-a.tor-elect
P, V. Calpln as common
councilman from the Sixth ward, which
wub nccepted by that body at last
' jilght's meeting.
-Jrj to the time or the acceptance of
Senator"Calpln's resignation tho Sixth
ward was presented by two common
oouncilmen, 'in. accordance with the
lnjt apportlonmeit. made, John Mc
Oypevy being the oAer. The new up
portlonment recently I'ade gives the
fcj'vth ward but one coimion council
N. M. EIGKE'S UNUWAL OFFER.
Sells Dr. Howard's Specific at Half
Price, and Guarantee a Cure.
"It Isn't often that we hnvo faith
enough In the medicine pttt up by other
people to bo willing to offer to refund
the money If it does not cure," said N,
M Klcke lt a Tribune innn who
dropped Into his titore, "but I nm glnd
to sell Dr. Howard's specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia on
that basis.
"The Dr. Howard company, In order
to get a quick introductory fiiIc, au
thorizes me to sell their regular fifty
cent bottles nt half-price, 2ii rents, and,
although T have sold a lot or It, nnd
have guaranteed every package, not
one has been brought back as unsatis
factory. "One great advantage of this spe
cific," ho continued, "Is Its small dose
and convenient form. There ate sixty
doses In a vlnl that can be carried In
tho vest pocket or purse, and every one
has more medicinal power than a big
pill or tablet or a tumbler of mineral
water.
"I am still selling the specific ut half
price, although I cannot tell how long
I shall bo able to do so, nnd anyone
who Is subject to constipation, sick
headache, dizziness, liver trouble, Indi
gestion or n general played-out condi
tion ought to take advantage- of this
rhanco. You can tell your readers that
if they are not satisfied with the spe
cific they can come right back to my
store and I will cheerfully refund their
monov." '
N. M. Elclce bus the sole agency for
this remedy in Scranton, and has sold
a great many battles since he adver
tised to let customers have a EO-cent
package for 25 cents. Many people are
buying several bottles nt a time, so ns
to always have tho specific In the house
and at the same time profit by the spe
cial price.
Holiday
Gifts
KRAMER BROS.
Holiday
Gifts ,
man, and the question now raised Is
as to whether a successor to fill out
Mr. Calpln's unexpired term of a year
and over three months should bo elect
ed at the coming spring election.
Mr. Calpln contends that the appor
tionment was not a correct one, but
entirely apart from this he holds that
the Sixth ward Is, at any rate, entitled
to two oouncilmen until April 1, 1904.
The matter rests largely with the re
corder, who Issues the election procla
mation and who Is authorized by law
to set forth in that proclamation Just
what offices are to be filled.
A CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Will Be Served at Y. W. C. A. on
Wednesday, Dec. 24.
The Young Women's Christian Asso
ciation will serve a Christmas dinner
on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The menu follows:
Bread Sticks
Paisley Garnish.
Oyster Soup,
Roast Turkey
Mashed Potatoes,
Drowned Sweet Potatoes,
Creamed Parsnips,
Celery Salad, Tomato Jelly on Lettuce,
Mtncc Pic with Cheese.
Cranberry Pudding,
Assorted Cakes, Nuts and Raisins,
Tea and Coffee.
The above menu shows wlfnt the
Young Women's Christian Association
will do for the business women of the
city who patronize the lunchroom.
The expense of such a meal Is not cov
ered by asking, as we do, twenty-five
cents, so we shall be very glad to have
anyone who would like to do so, help
us out by contributing anything
named In the-menu and sending It to
the Y. W. C. A. rooms, 20," Washing
ton avenue, on or before Tuesday, De
cember 23d.
The turkeys have already been prom
ised and it seems as if this Is an opor
tunlty for others to test the blessed
ness of giving.
D., L. & W. BOARD FOR TODAY.
The following Is the make-up of th
D L. & W. board for today:
TIII'RSDAY, DKCKMBER IS.
(Extras East G p. m Thomas; 7.30 p. m.,
Carmody; 8.30 p. m.. Fitzgerald; 9.::d p. m.,
L Duffy with Wall's crew; W.ir. p. m
McCnrty; 11 p. m Larklu; 12 midnight,
Staples. t
L W (MBk'iiMwi A
(4 fmgBsmmt A
If you want to make your boy happy,
take home one of our stylish Suits or Over
coats. Such- a gift is sensible as well as
substantial. Our line was never raiore com
plete than now.
Boys' Double Breasted and Norfolk Suits in all the
latest colorings, all wool and- well made, worth n in
jpj.uu, at .............i... UiTU
Boys' Peter Thompson Russian or Sailor Blouse Suits,
handsomely made and trimmed, worth $6.00, Q J Q
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Boys' Overcoats, Russian style or long loose backs.
Little Gents' Coats, in all colors, worth $6.00, Q 4 Q
At al
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Men's Holiday Clothing'.
If you have deferred getting ready for rough weather it is time to get in line: It will b
of advantage to you to see our very large assortment of stylish Overcoats. We show: all the
popular gray mixtures, blacks and browns, and the long loose fitting I fl flfl fn 9fl Ad
cut. Your "choice 'of these fashionable garments at lUiUU IU U U U
Our Suits are all the new and correct styles for the wititer.' In fm-7 Cft n Of) flfl
ish and tailoring no tailor could improve upon them. Prices range from , JU IU IU.UU
Our Shoe Department
Contains an exclusive line for Men and
Boys, embracing style, fit, finish and good
wearing qualities. Rubber Boots, Over
shoes and Slippers in every style. We are
making this the most popular department in
our store.
Choice and extensive line of Holiday
Neckwear, Mufflers, Umbrellas, Gloves, Ho
siery, Suspenders, Shirts, Underwear and
Night Robes.
Satisfactory; Gifts
Rain Coats in all grades and colors, Hats
in all the leading and latest styles, Caps in
all shapes, Boys' and Girls' Camel's-Hair
Tarns, Toboggan and Toques. Call and sea
them.
A House Coat or Bath Robe will surely
be appreciated as a Christmas gift by your
father, husband or brother. You will find a
large and handsome line to select from.
s5rV"'P'S
WWVWW.A
GET GREEN TRADING STAMPS WITH ALL PURCHASES AT
BROTHERS
&CBHPLEYE OUTFITTERS TO MEN AND BOYS.
Summits C.nO p. in., J. J. Murray (east);
10 p. tn., M. Glnley least).
Kxtrns 'West S p. m., T-uttimer.
FRIDAY, DKO. 19.
Kxtras Fast 1 a. m., ;M. i. HenulKiui:
2 ii. m., Iiihar; S n. in., Mosler; 1 a. m., J.
Genlty; 3 a. in., Mullen; 7 a. in., M. Fin
ncrty; 9 a. m.. McAHster; 11 a. in., Hog
ers; i noon, Rico; 1 p. m Cavanaugh; !
p. m., Fitzpatrlck; .1 p. in., Potsgrove; 4
p. m., Castner; p. m Harriett.
Summits U a. in,, Frounfelker (west); r,
a. m., Carrigg feat); S a. ni Nichols
(west); 11 a. m., Golden (west); 1.30 p. in.,
Thompson (cast); 3.1!0 p. m., J. Hennlgan
(east).
Pushers 2.30 a. m., C. Bartholomew
(west); 7 a. ni Widner (west); 7 a. in,
Flnneity (west); S a. m.. Houser (east);
11.45 a. m., Moran (east); 1 p. in.. Mc
Donncll (west); 7.30 p. m., Murphy (east);
9 p. m., AV. II. Bartholomew (east).
Helpers 1 a. m., MaBOvern; 7 a. m.,
Gaffney; 10 a. in., Secor; 3.13 p. in., Stan
ton. Extras Went Second 31, King.Mey; 1.30
n. m., Coslar; S a. m., "Wnrfel (Hall-
stead); 11 a. in., Randolph; 12 noon, John
Gahagan (Ilallsltad); 3 p. in., Mastois.
NOTJCK.
The crews that liavo been i iinnlng on
Second Xo. f,1 Will linrotiftm. ,'i, tlil,.,l Vrt
31 instead, except when there are two sec
tions.
A Story of Ned Shuter.
Onco when Ned Shuter, the great eccen
tric comedian of the English stage ot the
eighteenth century, was eu route to a city
In tho north of England, -where ho was to
givo performances, tho stngo was stopped
by a highwayman. Tho only occupant of
tho conveyance besides Shuter was an old
gentlemen who, in order to save his own
purse, pretended to bo asleep. Shuter de
termined to be even with him. and when
tho highwayman presented his pistol tho
actor assumed tho rolo of an imbecile and
mumbled, "Money? Oh, Lud, sir, they
nover trusts tno with any, for nuncio hero
always pays for inc. turnpikes an' all,
your honor."
Tho robber cursed him roundly for a
fool, slapped tho old gentleman to awak
en him, and then proceeded to relieve him
of his last shilling. Shuter, who escaped
without loss, always declared that t lie
Incident was a supiemo test in (he art of
acting, and that his impeisonatlon of a.
fool had convinced a critical audience,
whereas his lellnw traveler's portrayal of
a sleeper had fulled lamentably. Chicago
Record-Herald.
t IT. Harlt
WfnaMrnHnn Tlprv .9 Tpnlmnln
man, of Townline, has been granted A
pension of $12.
.An
Impossibility
Don't Try it,
You might lust as well try to lift youraelf in a tub as to try and get your list o
uristmas Presents complete without first calling at Florey & Brooks, Camera and
Codak department, aar'584 Spruce St., everything In the photographic line.Albums,
Calendars, Poster Boards etc.
We have just received in our Sporting Goods Department a shipment of To.
boggans at all prices, all other lines are now complete. Come aud 6ee.
Open Evenings.
Florey & Brooks,
523-524 Sprue Street.
fit
Of everything in
the Cut Glass line,
beautiful gifts for
the holiday season.
g Scranton Cut Glass Co
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F.YCTOlty AND SALESHOOM
1 220 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUI:
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CHRISTMAS
GIFTS.
That Furs Make Host Acceptable Holiday Gifts No One Will Deny
All furs sold here are guaranteed for two years, nnd stored free of charge, -iuaing summer.
leckwear Bargains
We offer extra inducements. Nice Scarfs from 79c each. Others at 08c, $1.39, $1.79, $2.25,
$2.9S and up to $55.00 each. Many novelties made expressly for the holiday trade go on sale
this week at surprisingly low prices.
In Fur Set Bargains
The choice is without limit. We start them at $1.45 and stop at an even Hundred Dollars
for a set that would cost at least One Hundred nnd Fifty Dollars anywhere else, lovely Sets In
top notch fashions at from $4.98 to $24.50.
Children's Fur Sets are a strong point in our stock, and the values offered aie unmatchable.
In Fine Fur Garments
We show the very latest mid-winter fashions, nnd they are all made in our factory; buyers
can have alterations made in proper styles, when desired, a garment specially made to this
measure without one cent additional cost.
A Pew Sample Bargains:
I'uiHlan I.umli Jui-ketg. wlih Chin
chilla Itoveies. I'olliir iiml Cuffs, iniido
In tlio ItlgllC'Ht I'liiKB maimer iinnslblu
and valuu lor i' any- 1 en iin
whore on wirth. This week ?
IViisiun .mnl JacliutH, . with fluu
Chinchilla Huvpivk. Collar and CiiifH,
best llnlali ami a very IiuihIsoiihi ear
int'iit that oimht to In In;," I If) (1(1
175 at uny rato. Now,.. ".
I'll clan -l.itinb Jacliutx, wuh lluvp
biilini Mini; Ituvi'U'H, Collar and CuITh
Tho di'e.hies.t aud inoj't stylish fur
Kaimont of thu Boasou. I'Himlly
boki for ?.'30. Our B.ila IOC W
mico I,uu
Nt'ur Boal .Faclvi'ls, (not tho common
sort), Hhe 'Ul wul anil will vcixv an
well. Willi Heaver llpvi-res, Cults, etc.
Shlnnor satin llnlnir. latest style. I'tc.
iietuiilly worth 75 of any 40 ()()
woman a money. Now. . ' " "
Near Heal ,lai lnls, In viulous btyk'4,
fur UlminlnK tiiul very rlt-h In cit'ect.
Jt takes an export to tell tho dtlfcrenco
hotwocn them mid tho most expouslve
leal Heal jackots nuiiK', 1() OQ
Woitli JW.00. Now ,. y.O
Fiue sets of allktuds about
half what were dealers ask
for them,
CHILDREN'S GARMENTS
Make useful Christmas presents
Hisses' Box Coats,
Of Oxford Bray and black Kersey lined
throliKhotit In II. : nnd IS year sIzch
tegular price, $10. Special price, $6.98
Misses' 3-4 Box Coats,
Slzos G to 11 years of lluo Kerrey lined
with satin homo hnvo velvet collars
stitched and strapped with cloth this Is
an odd lot on which thu nrlris was $t2..'.rt
tho now closing cut m-lco Is, $7.98
Children's Long Coats,
Sizes 6 to 12 years of a sood quality
Kluellno In red, ultm or brown each with
a capo and showing a Norfolk effect
former pi Ice, $10,110, Present pticc,
$5.98
Children's Long" Coats,
Sizes a to 14 years of (inn Kersey In
red, black or brown each with 11 doublo
cape Um former price was ill.M. Tho
now pilco is, $7.98
Children's Monte Carlo Coats,
9i tho nowest sluules with velvet col
lars aud cuffs to match sizes 0 to 11 years
woro J7.C0 each. Tomorrow's price is,
$4.98
Misses' Monte Carlo Coats,
In castor, black or liltiu, lined tlirotiRh
out with lino Kersey regular pi Ice, J14.60.
Clo.slnu out price, $7.98
WOMEN'S COATS, JACKETS, ETC.
To please a woman, give her some
thing wearable and fashionable after
this order:
Women's Box Coats,
27 Inches Ioiik hi black Keiey, double
breasted, satin lined, nicely tailored, at
$0.50 and $8.98
Women's Montagnac Coats,
With seml-lltlhur backs double bicast
ed in- lly fronts velvet collars satin
lined. Special values at
$8.98, $9.98 and $14,98
Women's Monte Carlo Coats,
In black or castor Kersey -some wllh
tho tashlouabln inverted black doublo '
cape, vulvel collar mid full hiuvh. 1'ilces
$7,98, $9.9S nnd $12.50
Women's Short Jnclcets,
In JlontuKUUu each with a lly or box
fiont velvet colhir-lliu'd with iiiuai
teed (i.itln. At tho snerlul mires of
$10.98 and $13.50
Women's Paletots,
Jn black, castor or tan each llnely titll-oreil-satlii
llned-witli Marlins pollar. At
$7,98 nnd $10.98
Women's Velour Blouses,
Reduced to $4.98
b5KLOwriC.L
Furrier and
n Ladies' Tailor
124 WYOMING AVENUE.
Free Trading Stamps given with all our purchases. Cut same out and 'get 30 extra stamps by presenting this,
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