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s H(7 r-rr j. .'?''' "-".TM JrfW ''""' 'iinKp- - -i ' ,T,,''f'MaW(:f, TJIE SCRANTON TTUBUNE-MONDAY MOKNINfcK ittAllCH M. lSi7. K V w est Side Department BACK-FROM WASHINGTON Willfam-Ciinncll Anlhrncitc Glee Club Had a Splendid Time al (be i ... 3 Notion's Capital.' 3'ie William Connell-Aiilhruplle ulee 1ee club, tho party oC Welsh sinners Aviio represented thiu region ul Mi' Klnlcy's Inauguration, returned homo nt' S o'clock Saturday evening a little worn out, perhaps, hut yet glad that they went. There were twenty-seven members to the party, and upon reach -liiK Washington on Tuesday evening they s-Anight their hotel, which had been previously arranged for by tile udvutioo committee. City Knglnocr Joseph J'. Phillips uml County Detect ive Thomas 10. I.eyshon. Tuesday night was spent In serenading Con gressman and Mrs. Council at the Itegent bouse and Cuugiessnian Mor gan 11. Williams at the Willaril .house. Wednesday afternoon, uftei' secur ing the necessary permission of. the superintendent, the Glee club gave an impromptu 'concert at the new li brary building. It is estimated that about Fi.000 people we're In the place, Riul their reception of the singers was a soit of ovation. Wednesday night Piesldent McKlnley was serenaded at the- lObbllt . house, and a visit was paid to tin- Washington Post building. The Post acknowledged the compli ment In tile next Issue, as follows: "The William COiinell-Anthraclte Glee club, of Kcranton, Pa., Is In the city. The club has many line .voices Mid all are well trained. It 'sere naded the "Post last night, and for halt an hour the olllce was full of peo ple anxious to note the elVect of the ?horus in the large corridor. A nutii oer of selection's were given, Imd so' artistically that the crowd would not Oe atlstled, uml at the departure of he singers followed them In the hope jf hearing it all over again." The irtlelp concludes with a list of the lingers with .their olllcers. Thursday the club serenaded Colonel M Klroy at the National Tri june olllce and Friday night hey gave a concert at Georgetown oilege. Tho programme gotten out 'or the concert contains the names of he club members, also the names of he Georgetown University lianjo and Mandolin club, which assisted. The oncert was tiulte successful. There as another ijleo club at the Inaugur itlon, a band of 70 from Columbia county. It Is whlspeied that our boys outsanir them from a to g. JONES-DAVIS NUPTIALS. "erciuony Performed by llev II. II. " Harris of Taylor. At tho parsonage of the Calvary baptist church, of Taylor, Saturday light, the Rev. II. 11. Harris united Thomas W. Jones, of Dellevue, 'and Wte llhoda Davis of Taylor, In niur "luge. Tho young lady Is a daugh :er of Thomas Davis, who Is a proin nent Taylor citizen. Mr. Jones is veil and favorably known In P.ellevue mil the West Side, being a member of i iuusIchI family who are quite prom .hent ainonir this city musical de votees. "fhvv weddlnc was a quiet family iff-' talr and was only attended by the Immediate members ' of each family ind a few Invited friends. After the ?ereniony the party went to the home of the bride, where a most enjoyable "veiling was spent. Tho bride was attired In u most becoming suit of broadcloth, while the groom was Pressed in plain black. Neither were attended. The couple, who have tlie well wishes it hosts of friends, are living at pres ent with Mr. Jones' father, but ex pect In a month or so to begin house keeping in their own home at .17 Lan 31s street. The house, which Js be ing built, is nearly completed and ivlll soon be ready for occupancy by Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Among the few friends present nt the wedding were: Mr. und Mrs. For So We don't think its too early to talk about Spring Goods. Talk about, mind you. We don't expect you to buy just yet, but you'll no doubt be glad to hear about the new styles in Clothing. Our stock of Spring Clothing for the little fellows is here. The men's goods will be here in a day or so. Tho Boys will wear neat little coats with collars rather wider than last year, trimmed with silk braid. One particularly handsome suit has a green broadcloth collar with white silk braid. Some of the suits have buttons on the collar for ornaments. Then there's pretty little sailor suits with fane' fronts and halyards with whistle attached. Others are made of Russia crash and woolen crash, all some what prettier than any we've ever seen before. Reefer suits will be worn again this Spring, but with wider collars and in somewhat different cloths. Some of the new weaves are extremely handsome, and Scrantou's boy population will be better clothed this Spring than ever before if we sell the suits. Price ? ' Well, its rather hard to particularize, but we can fit the purse as easily as the boy. Say anywheres from two to six dollars for a good wear ing, good looking suit. SAMTER Thomas Price, J. W. Hopkins, Joseph Oruy and U. Mtm'eii, all of Uellevue. THOUGHT IT WAS A llUnCli.AU. An Incident- which afterwards proved to. be a ''scare" happened Fri day livening, nt the home of Charle Watklns', 1J0S Lafayette.street. While Mrs. 'Wtttklns was absent f6r a few minutes, dier 'three little uiifldren were frightened by- the appearance of a strnnger, A passerby, hearing the cries of the children, went In, and being Assisted by'.some of tho nelgh boi m, Heurehed lilffh and low for tho Intruder. Their labors were reward ed by the discovery of a halt-burned piece of paper In ono of t'lie sleeping rooms upstairs. Tho presence of tho pupur was a mystery to the members or the family, and the crowd which hud gathered In tho vicinity of the house, expecting to witness tho catch ing of a real "burglar," dispersed. MAX AND WIFE AIUU2STED. Albert Price, who lives at the cor ner of Price street and Falrvlew ave nue, dlsugteed Jdat night with the pattner of his Jdys'and sbrruws. To settle the question or their differences they fought a pitched battle in which the wife had a" stove-lifter' broken on her head. The noise lesultant from the fracas so dlstui bed tho neigh bors that the police were called In and the belligerents were arrested and looked up. This ended tho light us far as the principals weie concerned. BOYB COMMITTED TO JAIL,. ' Th committment of Robert Hand and Willie Price to jail and the holding of Arthur Uubertaon In WOO' bull, "by Al derman lilalr, Sutuuhiy, ends the epl' sode in icnmctloii with their burglar izing tie b.ir.i of Coll -fr.or UUtiir'A Howell. They vre arrested n,i Constables Jones 'and D.W'1.3 for the I ibnfi of (lie car je'itei" tools la lor.g- i In'ir to Edward Taylor. Who Is i-rri- ployed by Mr. Howell. The boys' ages range from twelve to llfteeu years. '' t I L Exotics and PEHsbxAi-s. Some kind friend ought to tune "Tbe Hustler" aside and explain to him when municipal elections are held. Ho peislsts In displaying a. woeful jiack of knowledge on that subject. . ' NOTES AND PERSONALS. j .Clinton P.. Palmer, who lias been , visiting his cousin, Arthur Van Vllet, of Washburn street, returned home I to Stroudsburg Saturday. James J. Shea, the elllclont man ager of Clarke Bros., spent Sunday In Wllkes-Uarre. ,,. ,.,,,,,. Thomas of Washburn children, Edward, Rlchaul, Harry, Gar Miss Jennie nomas, oi ywis " ,leltl aluI Slrs fieor(;L. Dainty. The fu street, leaves to-day for a two ueeks , ne.a, wlI1 ,laKe I)lace tomorrow after visit among friends In New YorK , noon Services will be held In the. city. H. C. Davis, of Llewellyn, Schuyl kill county, niadea short call upon friends on this side "yesterday. The remains of Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Morgan, -'01 North Main avenue, will" be-' .burled at 2 o'clock this afternoon a,t Washburn street cemetery. Funeral will be pri vate. lllss Annie Davles,' of Fourteenth street, will be in Xew York for a few iinv mis week on business In the Interests of the millinery department ! of the Globe Warehouse. Choice cut flowers and (lower de signs, at Palmer & McDonalds, Ml i Spruce. Wot Side Uiisi"iies...lireetory. HARRIET ' J. , DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cllt llowers ami funeral designs a specialty; . -JOl South .'Mnliiiaveiiuoii(,1wo doors from MORGAN'S PHARMACY, 101 N. MAIN avenue. Physicians' prescriptions- care fully prepared from warranted pure druns and chemicals. A lino assortment of trusses, line stationery, blank books, varnish stains, mixed paints or fancy work, artists' materials, window glass, wall paper and pletute moulding. Uerk at store all hours of night. SECOND HAND FURNITURE Cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture, Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and sen the stock of J. C. King, 701 to 709 West Lack uwunua avenue. SPRING HUMORS, eruptions, hives, bolls, pimples, sores, are perfectly and permanently cured by Hood's Sarsap arilla, the best Sprang Medicine and One True Ulood Purltler. HOOD'S PILLSact easily and prompt ly on tho liver and bowels. Cure sick headache. AAAAAAA riii BROTHERS. Suburban News In General south sim:. Yesterday afternoon Miss L. Chrlsto phel led the gospel meeting at tho Young Women's Christian association rooms, 101 Cedar avenue. ' Mrs. Peter Conway, of New York city, Is visiting friends on Cedar ave nue. The funeral or Mrs. John Hherldim, whose death occurred last Frldav af ternoon, took place yesterday fiom her late home on Htone avenue. Miss Kutlo Durkln, of Plttstoli, Is visiting ft lends on Hlver street. Charles Kennedy Is seriously 111 ut his homo on Washington avenue. James Grlllln returned Saturday ft'oin a week's visit In Philadelphia. James Robinson and wife, of Pitts ton, spent Sunday with friends on Ma ple street. Division 14, Ancient Order of Hiberni ans, Hoard of Erin, hold Us regular meeting yesterday In iuvelle's hall. Filday evening an Informal reception wns tendered, the ladles Who partici pated In the'Murtha Washington tea: and entei tuminent ut tho Hickory Street Presbyterluu chinch week before last, by Mrs. Stephen S. Spruks. The party was- entertained most handsome ly by Mrs. Spruks. The house showed a very Inviting appearance, being dec- i oruted artistically for the occasion. ! During the evening the guests were j entertained by games and other up ' pioprlate amusements. Refreshments I were served at 1U.30. The Messrs. Richard Rosemorgay and I Thomas Martin loft on last Saturday uvenlng for Alaska. ' .Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, of Scranton, ! formerly of Jermyn, weie visiting rela j tlves in Maylleld yesterday. I At- the home of .Charles H. Huestcr, 1,uokawntinn comity's recoiderof deeds, on Cedar uvenue. a party was given Friday evening by .Mr. Huestcr sou winiuni, In celebration of his winning (l ,uiie nt the Mai tha Washington tea. As an entertainer Mr. Huestor succeed- ed in capturing the whole bakery At the paity were Mr. unit Mrs. S. S. Spruks, Mr. and Mrs. li. F. Mooie, Misses J.uulso.I.ydie and Miirtlia Nordt, Murv U'lith. Hilnn Klaumlnzer. Mollle t KoMY, Dora Fisher, l.enu Kflleritian, Katie Kllllau. Katie Kim. vettle .Meis j ter. Louise and Carrie Platter, Alvlna , Smith. .Margaret Furtchel. Eva Heler, Messrs. Charles J. Mlrtz, Fred C. Xeuls. I i'eter Xeuls, -John Smith, Fred Kessler, Milton Moore, Jacob Monster, George 1 Fruehun. j Choice cut (lowers and flower designs ' at Palmer & McDonald's, oil Spruce. DUNiMOUH. Edward Angwln, sr.. died Saturday afternoon from the effect a? the In juries he received In Xo. 1 mine lust Thursday. He was nearly r,S years of age and Is survived by a wife and live Methodist Episcopal church, after which iiuei iiiiil win wu iiuuit' in lot- Dunmore cemetery. Mr. Angwln had been a resident of Dunmore for thirty years and was respected and esteemed. His death was unexpected, as It was thought that his Injuries were not seri ous. He was a member of the follow ing fraternities: Knights of the Gol den Eagle, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Request tribe, No. 1137, Im proved Order of Red Men. The socie ties will attend the ltiuerul. Death was caused by ono of the lungs being pierced with a broken lib. Much Intel est Is being centered as to the outcome of the coming debute to be held in Hoyle's hall Friday evening. The contestants are D. W. Williams and Victor II. Plnkney. The question to be debuted upon Is, "Resolved, That; the advocating of prohibition or total abstinence Is doing more harm than good lor the cause." Mr. Williams will assume the ulllrmutlve and Mr. Plnk ney the negative. Attorney Charles L. Haw-ley, of Scianton. wlli olllclate us chairman. An admlssloi. of 10 cents will bo charged In older to avoid the large crowd. The proceeds will be placed In the hands of the committee, to be donated to whatever Institution or society they may choose. The de bate will consist of three discussions, each one to occupy no longer a period than llfteeu minutes. The debate will be decided by a vote of the house. A drama entitled "The Wrecker's Daughter" will be produced In Odd Fellows' hall on Wednesday .evening, March 17. The cast of players Is head ed by Patilck Dei rick. Admission will be 25 cents. A ten-round glove contest, with ten ounce gloves, will be held In tlie near future between A. C. Snyder and Peter Hobday. The contest will be under the marquis of Queensbury rules, and will be refereed by R. W. Wlntersteln and Jacob Uronson. The members of Request tribe of Red Men, No. !!37. are requested to meet In their wigwam Tuesday afternoon at l.",U p. in. to attend the funeral of their late warrior, Edward Angwln, sr. i Roy Sly was tendered a surprise par ly ut his home on Cherry street Satur day evening by a large number of his ; i fiends. One of the features was a cake walk, which was won by Mark Simpson and .Mrs. George Harper. The ' comic antics performed by several ot , the participants evoked much laughter, . but the stately appearance and mill ' tnry walk of the winners created the admiration of all present. j Rev. A. D. O'Neul preached a forci ble sermon to the Junior Order of unit ed American Mechanics last night in the Dudley Street Raptlst church. Walter Smith, of Pino street, Is slow ly recuvorlng fiom the Injuries ho re ceived in a recent accident. , Tlie members of the Ladles' Aid so ciety of the Dunmore Presbyterian church are requested by the president, Mrs. A. D. Hhu-klngton, to attend a special meeting of the society a U.1S0 o'clock this afternoon to take action on the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Young. r.uiiF.N umr.i:. Miss Jessie Fuller entertained a num ber of her friends last Friday, night at her home on Mousey uvenue. The eve ning was pleasantly spent In games and various amusements, and also In singing and reciting, after which re freshments were served. Those pres ent were the following: Mrs. W. II. Stevens, Mr. and Mis. Maurice Rruwn, Mr. and Mrs. 13. A. Fuller und daugh ter Maud, Misses Grace und Kntherlne Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. George Hrown, Misses Ella Honey, Anna Wright and Uessle Jones. Miss Nettle and Leonard Knapp, of Olyphaut: Gilbert Penrce, of Peckvllle; Pert Fltzgeruld, Clarence Blgelow, Fred Wright. J. F. Gilroy, Arlington Gilroy, Ilulph Wescott und Arthur Wescott. Miss Grace Hicks, of East Market street, spent Sunday with fi lends In Peckvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wall, of Carbon dale, are guests of Professor J. .11. Hawker, of Columbia avenue. Miss Evangeline Dorsey has recov ered from an attack of-lagrlppe. The Senior Epworth league of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church will hold a "name" social this evening In the lecture room of the church. All members of the league are urged to bo present, as a good time Is anticipat ed. Mr. and Mrs. Mnnce will leave this morning for New York city, where they will spend a short time. For Infants and Children, Tljfie- j , tiniij ni ,,?. k" le en HtwwfS" .xW-t- . "r Z&i-i tt wr, Cf. yutfir. PKOVIDHXCIJ. Tho funeral of Muthew Phillips, who died Filday, will take place this after noon nt Si.30 o'clock from his late resi dence on Summit uvenue. Services will be conducted ut the homo by the Rev. U, S. Jones, D. D . pastor of tho Welsh Congregational church.. Interment will 'je mude In the Washburn Street ceme tery. Henry Martin, of McDonough avenue, hud his wife arraigned before Alder man Fldler Saturday for leaving homo and neglecting hop children. Tho charges were withdrawn upon tho de fendant promising to return to her home. Special Olllcer Hohr arrested Frank Petrltus, of Parker street, Saturday evening for wlfo beating. He was giv en a hearing yesterday morning before Alderman Roberts ami was held In $1!00 ball for his appearance nt court. Frank Rollly, whose residence Is not known, boarded a Delaware and Hud son train nt tho central city Saturday evening in an Intoxicated condition and when requested by tho conductor to give his ticket ho proceeded to eat It. On the arrival of tho train at Green Ridge ho was asked to get off. Hut Rellly was not so Inclluud. Tho con ductor called the brakemnn to his as sistance and It took their combined ef forts to put him oif. He continued his tirade of abuse by using Insulting lan guage and dually fell Into the hands of Ptttrlomen Thomas and Perry, and was locked up. When given u hearing yes terday morning before Alderman Fld ler he was discharged with a repri mand. Tho members of Carladlawn lodge, Ameilcan True Ivorltes, are requested to meet at their rooms at 1 p. m. to at tend the funeral of the late Matthew Phillips. Ambrose Mulley, who has been so journing at the Jamaica Islands for the past month, has returned. Miss Genevieve Gillespie, of Pitts ton, Is spending a few days with hor uncle, John l.ynott, of West Market street. John Gillespie Is seriously 111 at his home on Church avenue. Tallle Gabriel, of Church avenue, has recovered sulllclenlly from his recent illness to be about. Tho Welsh Congregntlonnl church of West Muiket stieet has arranged an excellent programme for their enter tainment Wednesday evening, Match 8th. George AVI I dor, of Spring street, Is seriously 111. OBITUARY. One of Plttston's best known citizens, John II. Fear, Is dead. lie pushed away Saturday. The Item publishes this sketch of him: "John 1!. Fear was bom in Tims bury, Somersetshire, England, on July 14, K1. lie resided at the home of his par ents until he reached the age of 1 years, when ho was united In marriage of Miss I.oulie Dando. He and his bride emigrat ed shortly after their marriage to this country. They came to this city 'and lo cated hero. Mr. Fear soon afterward se cured employment with the llutler Mine company and until four years ago was employed as welgh-master for the com pany at the llutler colliery. He after ward secured a position with the Penn sylvania Coal company as wClgh-master at the Ewrn colliery, whleh he occupied for two years, when, on account of fall ing health he was compelled to rellnqulPh i lne position. In October, 1&93, his help. mate passed away and since that time he has made his home with his- daughter, Mrs. Susan Filler. A few months ago his home on Ilroad street, where he had resided for some time, was damaged by lire, and he has since resided In the Walsh building on South Main street. The deceased was a lifelong member of tho Rroad Street Methodist Episcopal church, and every Sunday morning whon able, would be found at his post, conducting the class of which he was the leader. He wis one of the charter members of Thistle lodge. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and for tho past twenty-two years has been the honored chaplain of that organ ization. Mr. Fear was also the oldest member of the Sons of Temperance In this vicinltv and for many years had tilled the olllce of district deputy patii aicli. The deceased Is survived by two children rMs. Susan Fllley and eJsse D. Fear, lie Is also survived by the follow ing brothers and sisters: M,rs. Miller, California: Mrs. Harding. Danville, 111.; Mrs. F. E. Spry, Plymouth; David, of Falrplay. Mo.; Samuel W., bookkeeper In the First NationaPbank of this city. .i The death of Serrel C. Wilbur Friday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Freeman, took away one of Scranton's landmarks. He was S3 years of age and lived In Scranton almost contlnuosly since 1S3L'. Ills birthplace was lJuttcrnut, N. Y. Fiom that place he came to what is now Scranton sixty-live years ago, and engaged in the lumber business, erecting a saw mill on the site of the old ore mines. He later built a grist mill on the banks of Roaring Rrook and started In the Hour and feed business. One of his favorite stories was of his experiences on tilps made by raft down the Lacka wanna with consignments of goods. When he retired from business ho returned to his old home. In New York, and followed farming for many years. Two years ago he came back to this city and took up his lesldonce with Is daughter, Mrs. Free, man. The deceased, as his longevity bears witness, wns a man of careful and regular habits. Ho was a quiet, studious man of pronounced homo tendencies anil cheerful and affable even to his last days. Surviving him are a sister, Mrs. Sally Lynch, of Windsor, N. V., now In her ninety-eighth year; I1I3 daughter, Mrs. Oscar Freeman, and son, John F. W'.lbur, of lllnghamtou, N. Y. The fu neral took place Saturday afternoon at ",5ii o'clock from Mrs.' Freeman's resi dence, KB! Mousey avenue. Interment was made hi Forest Hill cemetery. Rev. W. W. Alexander, who was well known by Wyoming seminary people, died at the home of his parents at Rlngliam ton at 6.30 o'clock Friday morning of ty phoid fever. Ho was born at Harford, Susquehanna county. Pa., on Jan'. 1U, 1SIH; graduated from Wyoming seminary In 1SS0 and from Wesleyan university 111 1590. He was afterward appointed as teacher and vlee-piincipal at East Green wich academy, Rhode Island, where he remained two ycais. Ho was ,then ap pointed assistant pastor with Rev. F. M. Davenpoit at Yonkers, In the meantime taking the theological course ' at the Union Theological seminary. He then served a church at Tnrrytown, N. Y for ono year, and for tlie past two years had been assistant pastor at tho Metropolitan Central church In New York. city, where I1I-9 Success ns pastor and preacher had been inuiked.' Tho funeral 111 take place from the home of his parents at Uinghnmton today at 2 o'clock., Rev. J. II. Race, of the Centenary Methodist Epis copal church, olllclatlng. Rev: Dr. L. L. Sprugw, president of Wyoming seminary, will attend tho services. Mrs. Elizabeth Young( widow of tho lato William Young, died at tho family residence, on Cherry street, yesterday afternoon, after a bllef lllneMi. She was seized with a slight attack of pneumonia about a week ago, and despite her ago It wns not regarded as being daifgerous un til Wednesday, when she suffered a. re lapse, from which she did not recover. Mrs. Young wus 70 years of age und Is survived by the following thlldren: Mine Superintendent James Young, Mine Fore man Thomas Young, Mrs. .1. C. llfyden, Mrs. J. It. Mears, Alexander, David, Rob ort, Kate, Jean and Elizabeth Young was Mrs. Alexander Smith. Mrs. Youpg was an honored resident of Dunmore, In which place, she has resided for forty-seven years. She was a devout Christian and her loving, sweet and gentle ways won tho respect and esteem of every one. Her death comes as ft severe shpek upon a vat host of sorrowing relatives and frleutU. The funeral will be held Wednesday after noon ut 1' o'clock. Service will be held In 'tho house, after 'which Interment will bo made In Dunmore cemetery. Death 'has claimed flvo of Monroe coun ty's resMdepts.-whoso uges aggregate near ly 400 years. Lewis Newhart.'o. well- known resident of the Delaware Water Gap, died on Thursday evening, age about SO years. At the ripe age of 81 years, Mrs. Sally Labal', daughter of George Labar, who lived to be 111 years or age, died at Palmer's Sua inn from general debility, She leaves several children. Mrs. Emela I'Vuntss, died nt the home of hor son, M011100 Franlz, She was aged 63, yenM, 7 months and 11) days, Augustu, widow of the lato August Hammerman, died of grip, ngeil 67 yrars. She Is survived by the following children: Emit Hammcrninn, of Phllllpsburg; Adolph, Otto and Gus tavo Hammerman, of Tobyluiiiun; Paul Hammerman und Mrs. Samuel Meyers, StroiiilBburg; I, Hammerman, ot South ltethloheni. Fannie Keminerer, widow of tho tale Anthony Kemmcrer, died at tho Wind Gap. She formerly lived at Snyder, vllic. She was aged S2 years, U months and 21 days. John II. Wilson died at his home, on Salem -avenue, Carbondnlc, Friday ev ening at 11 llttlo before 0 o'clock. Mr. Wilson was one of tho city s oldest and best known business men. Ho hail been In poor health for some time, but his con dition wns not serious until two weeks ago, and since then he has gradually failed. Mr. Wilson was born In Phila delphia July 23, 182S, and was thorefoie nearly 09 years of age. lie had mado Carbolidalo his home for about llfty-slx yearn and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, who resides In Lo-i Angeles, Cal., and three brothers Mer rltt and Charles, of Scianton, and George, of Rlpon, Wis. Tho funeral took place jesterdjy iifteinoou at U o'clock from his late residence. Rev. Dr. Thomas, of An trim, read the hurlul service, and Inter ment was mado In Muplewood cemetery. In the death ot Frank Early, ot SJ1 North Dromley uvenue, the West Side loses unothur of her pioneer residents. Ills demise wus probably due to paralysis, whloh came upon him while .taking a nap on Friday afternoon last. .Mr. Early came came to the West Side from Pitts ton and has lived her for forty years, He was a member of Ezra Grlllln past, Grand Army of the Republic; Odd Fellows, the Mt. Pleasant Accidental Fund and a well- known German society. Ills family con sists of his widow, a daughter, nnd six step-children. Intel merit will bo made at I-'oiest Hill, the fnner.il ocoiiilng tnmor orw afternoon at U o'clock from the home. Michael F. Gllllgan, one of the best known citizens of Newtown, died at his home on Friday morning of pneumonia, after an Illness covering a period of but four days, Deceased was born In Hano ver township nearly forty-seven years ago and had lived In the lower part of Wllkes-llarro all his life. For twenty seven eais pnst he has occupied the posi tion of engineer at the Hartford colliery. He Is survived by 11 wife und six children, tho oldest being but 14 years. The fu neral will take pla'ee at 10 o'clock this morning. Jacob Stuebner died Friday morning at his home, No. 110 South Fell street, Wllkes-Rarre, of general debility, aged 77 years. He leaves a wife nnd three adult daughters Mrs. Henry W. Stelnhauer, Mrs. William Lentz and Mrs. Mary (wi dow of the late Henry. Kropp). Mr. Stuebner had been a resident of Wllkes- liarro almost hair a century. He was a member of the German Lutheran Krip plelu Chrlstl church and was highly re spected. Benjamin Colder, an old resident of Fishing Creek, Columbia county, died at his home In that place on Thursday of last week, of general debility. He was 71 years old and had been one of the most prominent farmers of the vicinity for many years. He Is survived by his widow and live adult children, three sons .and two daughters. The funeral took place on Saturday. Ellns Sweet died at the residence of V,. A. Simons, in New Mllford township, Susquehanna county, AVednesday morn ing, from pneumonia. He hud been sick about a week. Tho deceased, who was never married, leaves two brothers and ono sister Lorenzo Sweet, of Lathrop; George Sweet, of Alford, and Mrs. Hother Reynolds, of llrooklyn. Graco Mildred McIInle, aged I years, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John E. -Mcllale, of 417 Ponn avenue, died Sat urday Light. The funeral wilt bo con ducted privately at tho house at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be made in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Margaret Connors, a well-known, resi dent of Mooslc, wife ot Patrick Connors, died Friday night after a long Illness. She was aged 42 years and Is survived by her husband, seven sons and three daughters. Tho funeral will tako place this after noon at 2.30 o'clock. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ralph Purvis, of 1410 Washburn street, are movrnlng tlie death of their S-months-old son, Lewis Lange Purvis. Death was duo to bronchitis. Funeral will be held at tho residence Tuesday nt 2 o'clock. Interment at For est Hill cemetery. Tho llttlo daughter, p, years old, of Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips. 123 South Ever ett nvenue, -died yesterday morning from an attack of biochltls. Funeral ceremony at 3.30 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon at the residence. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Tho wife of John Konfe, of Dupont, passed away at her homo Friday even lng. Her ago was 24 years and 10 months. Tho funeral took place yesterday after noon, with Interment In Market Street cemetery, Plttston. LOCAL INSTITUTE AT A10SC0W. Will llo Hold Ily Touchers ol'tho Fifth District Next Saturday. Tho teachers of the Fifth district will hold an Institute In the Moscow school on Saturday, March 111. There will bo two sessiuns, one in the murnlng at 1U:30 and the other in the after noon at 1:30. The programe Is: PART I. Song Institute l'apor, "0irammer".Mlss Sarah McAndruw Discussion Miss Ciertrudo Iredell Paper, "Geography" Miss Jessie Kern Dlsciibslon Miss Anna llurch Zither solo Principal M. Lloyd l'apor, "Drawing". Principal S. D, Knupp Discussion Principal It. H. Martin Paper, "Sclentlllc Reading, Principal II. II. DePiuv Discussion Mrs. Vuughn PART II. Song Institute Paper, -"Music In Public Schools,' Principal It. II. Martin Discussion, Paper, "Language," Principal M. Lloyd Discussion Miss Gertrude Simmons Duet Principals Dol'uw and Martin Talk, "History" ...Frances S. McCarthy Discussion, Principal Knapp and Miss Gonzales Song Institute Talk, "Sonio Conditions of Success In Teaching' '.Superhiteiuiont J. C.Taylor Zither solo Principal M. Lloyd Paper, "Intermediate Arithmetic," Miss M. Ella Gavan Discussion, Misses Sarah Van llrunt und Valeda Wil bur. Paper, "Attention," Miss Knthryn McDade Discussion Principal M. Lloy.l Song Institute Principal H. II. Martin has arranged refreshments, which will bo afforded by the patrons of his school for all those who will attend the Institute. MUST HAVE A DANDY RIQI1T1 Scut Man Against 11 Show Case und Show Caso Through a Window. A largo plato glass window In the Ar cade was broken early la3t evening by A PLAGUE0F THE NIGHT. ITCHING PILES'AND OTHER HECTAL THOUBLES EASILY CURED BY A NEW AND .SAFE' METHOD. A Uoniuiknh'lij .Vnnibi'i' of Cures Mudo Uy the Pyramid Pilu Cure. About ono person ln,,oYcry 'four suf fers from some form df 1 octal disease. The most common ami annoying Is Itch ing piles, Indicated toy warmth, slight moist uro and Intense, uncontrollable Itching In tho parts affected. Tho usual treatment has been some simple ointment or salve which sonic times clvo temporary relief, but noth ing like a permanent euro can be ex pected from such supctikial treatment. The only jieniuineut cure for Itching piles yet discovered Is tho Pyramid Pile Cure, not only for Itching piles, tout for every other form of piles, blind, blood ing or protruding, Tho first applica tion gives Instant relief and tho con tinued use for a short time causes a per manent leiiioval ot the tumors or tho small parnsltes which cause the Intense Itching and discomfort of Itching piles. Many physicians for a ' g time sup posed Hint the remarkable relluf afford ed by the Pyramid Pile Cine Was be cause It was supposed to contain cocoa Ine, opium or similar drugs, but such Is not the case. A recent careful anal ysis of tho remedy showed It to bo ab solutely free from any cocoalne, opium, or In fact any poisonous, Injurious dings whatever. For this reason the Pyramid Pile Cure Is probably the only pile cure exten sively recommended by physicians, be cause it is so safe, fco. prompt In the relief afforded and so far us known the only positive cure for piles except a surgical operation. In one year the Pyramid Pile Cure has become the best known, the safest and the ruont extensively sold of any pile cure before the public. Nearly all druggists now sell It at r0 cts. and $1 per package. Address the Pyramid Co., Albion, Mich,, for books on cause of cure of piles und nlso hundreds of testimonials from all parts of the United States. If suffering from any form of piles ask your druggist for a package of Pyramid Pile Cute and try It tonight. three men who got away before they could bo Identified. It appears from the story of bystand ers that two ypung men were standing at the entrance to the Arcade when an older man under the inllueiice of drink came along and annoyed them. They told him to go about his business, tout he persisted In bumping up against them and slapping them on the hack and ttoat sort of thing. One of the young fellows became ex asperated at tho tormentor and utter giving him fnlr tout unheeded warning to go about his business planted a right hundor on the drunken follow's face and sent him sprawling against a photographer's show case, which in turn keeled over and smashed through the window of tho "topaz dlnmond" stoie. When they saw- what damage they had caused all three took to their heels. JEFF DAVIS AND BRYAN. Arkansas Refuses to Prefer tho Itoy Orator to tin; South'-. Loader. Little Rock, Ark., March 7. W. J. Bryan is announced to deliver an nd dress in this city next week and tho local Democrats are making extraor dinary preparations for his reception. This morning Representative Smith, of Ctoss county, offered a resolution In the house to remove temporarily the pic ture of Jefferson Davis from the wall of the legislative chamber and hang In Its place a portrait of Mr. Bryan paint ed by a local artist. The reading of tho resolution caused great excitement and met with vigor ous protests. During the trouble mem bers kept up a continual yelling of "Never," "Not on your life," "Jeff Da vis will not come down." The motion was dually laid on tho table and She excitement subsided. Child Burned to Death. Port Norrls, N. J., March 7. The resi dence of Ellhu Reed wus completely de stroyed by lire last night and his 1-year-old daughter, Hertha, burned to death. Mr. Reed and one other of his children were seriously burned, Mrs. Reed Is pros trated by the catastrophe and Is in a serious condition. Tho lire was caused by an overturned lump. Furnaces Lighted. Newport, Ta., March 7. After an idle ness of more than 11 year the tires were lighted in the Marshall Pros." furnace bora yesterday. Rlfty men will be given employment and enough orders are now booked to keep tho furnace runnlnng for a year. ooooooooooooooooo V A Nent Circular 0 0 or a booklet sometimes has Q more to do with successful busi ness than most people will ad mit, and yet wo could enumer ate a great many Instances where such Is the fact. Tho Q Tribune can supply you with A A all kinds of printing. Try us. X 0-G?WWWWWW AMUSE MENTS FflE FROTHINGflflM. Wogncr.VlicIs, .'Mnnngor-,. John I.. Kerr, Acting Manager. Two Nights Only, Tuesday and Wednesday, AlAUCtl 0 AM) 10. Tho Great New York .Success, 4MHKT1R of Crowded Mouses and HIUIUIIO irellchted Audiences. The licit Drama since "llluo, leans" and by tbe Saiuo Author. THE CHEERY PICKERS Ily Joseph Arthur, author of "llluo Jeans," Ac. '"llluo Jean' vus good. 'The Cherry PlcliorV is bolter." -New York Press. Tho great New York cast. Thoentiro production under the uuiuugenient of Augustus I'lluu. l'KICKK-'jr.c, !15c, r0c. Sulo of scuts now open. 7Ge. undSl.UU. DAVIS' THEATER Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Marcu 8, 9, 10. Tho sensational Kxtravaganza, III GBEATEB NEW YORK A brlidit ami sparkllui v in hi ye of Opera, Vaudeville and Burlesque, Simply overllowiriK with (Jrent Coinuilitms, l'retty (Jirls, Dazzling Costumes and New Ideas. What more could you wish for. Admission 10, 20 or 30 Cout3. Two performances dally. Doc. -3 open at 1.10 and 7. Curtain rises at : ,39 aad 8.15. THE LEADER 124-126 Wyoming Ave. Spring Silks, Tho nowcsl and most; cluborato designs, textures nnd qualities comprising tho best products of American and foreign manufac turers at prices that will appeal to tho general public as well as tho fastidious purchaser. Spring Dress Goods, High class as well as staple dress goods of every description, in cluding a complete line of Grena dines, Drap E'Etea, Covorts, Chev iots, Tweeds and Fancy Black Dress Goods in all tho latest . weaves. Laces, Dress Trimmings and Embroideries, In these departments wo are now ready to oiler everything that a lady may require for adornment in the most elaborate variety and at prices that are astonishingly low for new goods. Tho best pro ducts of Franco, Germany and Switzerland are to be found hero in almost tho same variety as you would find them in houses ten times our capacity. Ladies' Suits, It has been predicted that tho' coming season will bo an excep tionally lively ono for Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, and wo aro de termined that our houso shall bo looked upon as the one best able to mako tho demand in this line. A largo portion of our Spring stock in this department has al ready been placed on sale, goods that have no equal for beautiful texture and finish. Hero are three lots which must bo seen: In MUMMY AND SCOTCH MIXTURES ladles' line tailor-made suits, Jackets lined throughout with satin, fly front, braid trimming. New model skirts. In ENGLISH CHEVIOT SERGE, la dles' tailor-made suits. Jacket and Eaton style. Jacket Ily front and lined through out with silk. New model skirts. In COVERT CLOTH ladles' tailor-made suits, Jackets fly front and half lined with fancy silk. New model skirts. LEBECK&CORIN MT. PLEASANT COAL ATRETAIL, Coal of tho best quality for domestlo us nnd of all sizes. Including Buckwheat and Blrdseye, delivered la any part ot tha cltr, at tho lowest prloe. Orders received at the Office, first floor. Commonwealth building, room No. JJ telephone No. 262-4 or at tha mln, tals phone No. 272, will be promptly attended to. Dealers supplied at tho mine. WM.T. SMITH. Strictly New Laid Eggs.near by, 25c Fresh Eggs, Jersey Stock 22c Good Storage Eggs 16c to 18c Fancy HoMIouso Itadlslies, Utlic Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Cauliflowers, Mushrooms, Etc., Etc. I E PIERCE. PER fit lilt DUPONT'S MINING, BLASTING AND SPORTING Vanufactured at tho Wapwallopsn Mill Luzern county, Pa and at Wll- mlncton, Delaware. HENRYBELIN.Jp. General Agent for tho Wyosrlnc District l,S WYOAUNa AVENUE, Scmnton, Pa, Third National Bank Bulldlni;. AGENCIES: rilOS. FORD, Plttston. Pa. JOHN B. SMITH & SON. Plymouth, Pm. E. W. MULLIGAN, Wllkes-Barre, Pa. Agents for tho Itepauno ChemlctU Com Oany'e High Explosives. AMUSEMENTS ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Commencing Monday, Murch 8. Matinee livery Day, Excepting Monday, TMEFAriOUS Kennedy - Players, Headed by tho Prince or Kun MakerJ, JOHN J. KENNEDY, Novel I'eatiires und I' jvto-Duto Specialties. 1'klCES-Matlnee, uTcents. No lilijher. EVEMNO-Uallery, ,oc; Uulcony, aoc First Floor, aoc, and 30c,