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THE SCKAiNTOiN T1UBUNK-1WIDAY, APRIL 7t 1899. 5 I I jjJWVWIMMf 1 A liirhf IHktlrA I "c- s n n -r n m laHia.-QiBnniBmiB. i r i 1 "Marriage Is the saving of a younij limn," said my Aunt Tabltha scntcn tloualy. I assented, for I find It pnys to give a rnndy acquiescence to abattnet pro positions. "You must marry," continued my i unit. I hesitated, for to assent to the con-I'u-to Is more dangerous. "I am still very young,"I said meek ly. My mint turned to my mother. Whom shall Alfred marry?" Jly mother shook her head. "Homebody nice," she volunteered. "What do you say to I,etltla Hrown lowV" asked my aunt. "fir Amelia Stnffurth?" Is she not rather my mother waved mil- hand: "and Alfred Is so slim." "I think she has n lino ilgure," re sounded my aunt. "Or thoro la Ger trude Williams: she will have a for tune If she outlives her sisters." "Th-re are only live of thom,"I said hopefully. "Or Mabel Gordon?" ' She has taken a course of cooklns lessons," observed my mother. "No, nemo of these," I cried decisive-, ly. My aunt looked offended. "Very well, then, choose for your self," she said tartly. "Perhaps that would help," I re marked thoughtfully. "You will choose somebody nice, won't you Alfred?" said my mother. "With money," observed my aunt. "Well connected," emphasized my mother. "Not too young," added my aunt. "And religious," begged my mother. "Tlioio Is no objection to her being good-looking?" I asked, n trifle timid ly. "No, I thlnl' not," said my aunl, "pro vided she fully understands beauty is but skin deep." I will tell her," I murmured. "Well." stld my nunt Impatiently, af ter a short pause, "whom do you sug gest?" I thought for a moment. "What do you say to Winifred Finn cr?" 'That minx!" cried my aunt. "Oh, Alfred!" echoed my mother. "Why not?" T asked. "Such a dreadful family!" said my mother. "So fast!" Interjected my aunt. "lint have you never noticed the sun on her hair?" I asked innocently. My aunt drew herself up. "We have not noticed the mm on her hair," she said with much dignity; "nor do wo wish to observe the run on iter hair." I was Justly annoyed. "I really think it must bo Winifred Kroner," 1 said. "Phe is vety fond of mc, nnd" "How can you bo so cruel to 1116!" cried my mother. "Have you noticed how gray my hair Is getting? You will not have me long." She drew out her handkerchief. "You will come to a bad end," said my aunt. "I always thought you vre depraved. If you marry that painted hus"y you must not expect my coun tenance." "Under the circumstances, I will not marry Winifred Frasor," 1 said with great mngnanlmlty, for I did not par ticularly want my aunt's countenance. My aunt sniffed. "You had better not." "I merely Joked," T said soothingly, remembering she had pot mado her will. "Indeed!" "The truth Is" I dropped rav voice "I am In loo with some one ele." "And you never told met" said my mother reproachfully. "The girl I love Is not free." "Matrled!" cried my aunt. "Not married but engaged." "Who Is It?" asked my mother gen tly. I was Hllent for a moment, and then I sighed. "It Is Constance Hurlelgh." "It would have been a most suitable match," murmured my mother. "Very suitable," repeated my nunt. There was a momentary silence, bioken by my aunt. "I did not know Constance was en gaged." "It Is a secret: you must not repeat what I have told you." "I don't like these secret engage ments." said my aunt brusquely. "Who told you?" "She told me herself." "Who Is the man?" "I do not think 1 should repeat his name." 0000XXXx00000000 A 1 Jubilee 0 0 0 0 0 00000000000000000 Sale 0 0 1849 00000000000000000 SQYEARSJubigee 0 uYk itT ill r if a. jSLIs3 $ 0 ll 3 hvi III a j W h At-JH os A ! rpoq ! MM ! A H N ha m W3 y a MJ?AjriWQ 0 0 0 0 4U 0 0 0 00000000000000000 Monday April 3 Was a Red Letter Day In Our Calendar. . . . April 3, 1849, exactly fifty years ago, our doors were thrown, open, to the public. If' we have met with a meas ure of public approbation it must be attributed to our policy of carrying only the Best Clothing Procurable aud selling it at the lowest possible margin of profit. ressv-? ---v- "agttwai ,! '' " '-Tv-Srv&'r'N' '-r yaj.m..i.fr.i,i7t.n.i.i.i.iit.i.ii.(Vr"' ! , fvKAtW.BRO'a. ffiMEBBBPS ClOTHllisliif MyJ IS kjTkTi JINa ?&i m & $M&y& We Say It M Boastingly But our business is today more' in evidence than ever before. Our ideas are pro gressive aud instead of claim ing perfection at every point we prefer to have you judge us by what we have done aud take for granted that we are goiug to do even better. But our pur pose today is to annouuee that we have made ar rangements and perfected plans for a grand Anniversary Sale Which Began April 3. Dugtill We mean to reciprocate in a liberal way the people's good will and to round out our fift' years with a record breaker for April. P!?FF Beautiful souvenir will be given away to pnCC V '- commemorate our Jubilee Sale. - -; Gniw.nirc ftfcnlav VJft-X-7 .A. S V M.W - KJ KTAM V ST.': WSCK TriniiAiic QtArlrc 'i,P CompleteAssortment To this add our marvclously LOW PRICES aud you have a "measure full of satisfaction" No amount of blowing will sell goods. Our Clothing is our best advertisement aud you can see for yourself when you visit our store and make comparisons. Blot out all thoughts of hard times aud take advantage of the tempting prices this moutli for our great Jubilee Sale. kiS frvil7fK i ri i i i i i - i v r. .' W if& Bta ..rtTlYiW Cfeivfg -"m- .MEN'S SUITS Fashionable,' well tailored, all the lat est styles, including popular serges, cheviots and worsteds at $15.00, 5S.00, $10.00 HOYS' SUITS Nobby, stylishly made, all the popular colorings, at . . . .y 1.00, S0.00 ami !'S.00 OHILDKKN'S SUITS Double Breasted, Blouses and Vestees, up-to-date, cute stylish nnd durable, at 2.00 ami 8.100 TllttlMlUNGS For men's and boys' wear, stylish, durable and all wool, at.... $1,50, $2.50 SPUING 0VKKC0ATS For men and boys in Coverts, Thib ets and the latest herring bone stripe, at $5.00 and $S.OO Our Hat and Furnishing Dopartments Are the most complete in this part oi the state. Prices 20 per cent, less than elsewhere. Your confidence is safely bestowed n , TUG Popular Clothiers, .-525 Lackn. Ave. ; SCUANTON..PA. ''I hope CotiRtanco la not throwing horsclf away." I shook my head doubtfully. "You know the man?" I nodded. "la he quite quite " Afrnln I shook my hend doubtfully. "What have you heard?" my nunt asked cnRcrly. "I don't think I oURht to repent these thlngH." "You can surely trust your mother," murmured my mother. "And my discretion," isn!d my aunt. "Well," I said, "I have been told ho la cruel to his mother." "Itoally!" cried the two ladles In a breath. "Ills mother told mo so herself," "How sad!" said my mother. "And what else?" asked my nunt. "Another relation of his told me ho was depraved." "Poor, poor Constance!" whispered my mother. "And would probably end badly." "I oxnect he drinks," said my aunt grimly. "Does Constance know Uils?" asked my mother. "I don't think so." "You did not tell her?" "Of course not." "I consider It your duty to." "I really cannot." "Then I will," said my aunt reso lutely. "Wbnt I have said has been In con fidence." "I do not caio" "I beg- you not to do so." "It Is my duty. I am too fond of Constance to allow her to throw her self away on this worthless man." I shrusffed my shoulders. "Do as you please, but don't mention my name, ny th.p way, Constance said she would probably call this afternoon." At that moment the bell ranp. "That may 1p she," said my aunt, flylnp to the window. "It Is." I sot up slowly and sauntered Into the ronservatory, which adjoins tho din wins room. From behind a friendly palm I could see without being- seen. I saw my aunt look toward my mother. "If wo open her eyes,' I heard her whisper, "It mav pave tho way for Alfred." My mother said nothing, but T saw the same hope shine from her eyes. The door opened and the torvant an nounced Constance. She came forward with a little eager rush: then stopped short, embarrassed by the want of re ciprocity. "We are glad to see you," said my mother, and kissed her. My aunt came forward. "We wero Just speaklnp of you," she said sol emnly. "Sit down." Constance looked a little ciushed. "T thought Alfred would have told you," she murmured. "We have heard " began my aunt. "Hush," interposed my mothor. "Come nearer me, Constance. "Won't you take off your hat?" Constance came and sat bv her side. "I was anxious to come and toll you that that " "If you are alluding to your engage ment." said my aunt, somewhat severe ly, "we have already heard of It." "You have heard'" cried Constance. "With the deepest sorrow." Constance drew herself up. "You do not approve?'' she nskfd proudly "We love you too much." said my mother gently. Constance looked bewildered. "You are tuo good for the wretch," cried mv aunt. "What! Oh, what do you mean?" ex claimed Constance. "If you marry this man," continued my aunt vigorously, 'jou will regret It." My mother took her hand. "Mv sis ter should not tell you this o sud denly." 'It Is my duty to bpoak, and I will," cried mi- aunt. " will not let Con stance unite herself to this man w'th her eyes closed." "What have you against him?" de manded Constance, a red spot begin ning to burn in each cheek. "He drinks." answeied mv aunt al most triumphantly. Constance sank back in the cushions. "I don't believe It," she said faintly. "He Ill-treats his mother beats her, I believe," continued my aunt. "This cannot be true," ciled Con stance. "Mis. Granville, tell me." My mother nodded sadly. "Alas! I cannot deny It." Cons-tance aiot-e. "This is awful!" she said, holding on to the back of the sofa. "I could never have believed It." She put her hand to hur forehead. "It is like a bad dream." ".My poor, dear Constance," mur mured my mother, ilslug and putting her arms around her. My aunt brought up her artillery. "He Is thoroughly depiaved, and will come to a bad end. Ills relations are at one on this point." Constance buried her face In my mother's bosom. "Oh, dear, oh, dear, and I love him so." she sobbed. In the adjoining room I was becom ing uncomfortable. "We thought it right to tell you," wild my aunt, moved by her tears, "though Alfred begged and Implored us not to." "I could never, never, have believed It." sobbed Constance. "I'oor, poor Mrs. Granville.' My mother soothed her. "How 0 illl cult you must have felt It to tell me this," exclaimed Con stance, drying her tears. "U was so good of you. l'wlll not give him an other thought. To treat his mother fo cruelly! Oh, Mrs. Granvllle.I am so sorry for you." "It Is I am who am sorry for you," said my mother doubtfully. "And no one would have di earned It. Wo always thought you were so fond of him, and spoiled him so utteily. And all the time you wero hiding your sorrow. How noble of you!" My mother looked at Aunt Tabltha, who returned her stare. "Who ever is It?" said Aunt Tabl tha, whispering. "Find out." "Where did you meet him, dearest?" whicpered my mother. "Meet him'.'" Why here, of course," said Constance, with opening eyes. "Yes, yes, of course," said my moth er, inystllled. "I thought you would be pleased and I hurried across to tell you." "Can Alfred hae made u mistake?" muttered my aunt hoatsuly. 'lao two elder ladies btood still In the utmost embarrassment. "I shall never be happy again," said Constance mournfully. "Don't say that," Implored my moth er. Perhaps thero Is a mistake." "How can there be ft mistake?" asked Constance, raising her head. "Thoro can be no mistake," said my aunt hastily. "How could he be cruol to you?" cried Constance, kissing my mother.' "Cruol to me?" cried my, mothor. I "You said ho was cruol to you." Jonas Long's Sons The Big Store. Jonas Long's Sons The Big Store. -JTr A flighty Combination of Our Great April c industrial ase, witn CGIN, J ' Q CLOSB Should and will give us the biggest day's business in all the history of the big store. Prices on goods during this April Industrial Sale are lower than was ever known. On Friday an extra cut is made on certain things to maintain the repu tation of this day as the' Greatest Bargain Day of All. Friday Safe Dress Goods 040 yards ol 41 inch black fancv twill Storm Serge, worth 29c yard. 654 yards of 41 inch Chamelon twills in all the new spring colorings, worth 25c. 1,412 yards of imperial suitings and assorted weaves every new shade represented; value from 29c to i 39c. Your choice of the lot Friday. J2Q Friday Safe Boys' Blouse Suits 432 boys' fine imported woistcd blouse Suits, made with broadcloth collars and trimmed with seven, eight and ten rows of silk braid. Covert cloths in light colors, fancy plaids and fine blues and black, All sizes, 3 to 10 years; positively worth $308 .A to $1500. To go Riday at JtDJ Friday Safe Dress Ginghams 1.S00 yards of very line quality zephyr Dress Ginghams, strictly fast colors 'and in a large variety of desirable styles. Gasily , worth 10c yard. To go Friday at. . .. . . OC Friday Safe Fine Tabic Linen 800 yards of full bleached Table Damask, nS inches wide and in a gieat variety of verv prettv patterns. One of the biggest bargains of the year Fiiday at yard A C Friday Safe Women's and Boys' Shoes Women's dongola kid button and lace Shoes, all the latest styles of toe, heel and spring heel, regular price Si.2 Boys' satin calf lace Shoes, Nesv London toe, sizes 2)1 to S1.-, worth 1.2:5. Misses' tan goat and black kid lace and button Shoes, solid soles, worth $i.2t to Si. so. Youths' satin calf lace Shoes, London toe, sizes 12 to 2 ; worth !?i.2 Your choice Friday only, pair Friday Safe Good Groceries Your choice of 2 pounds of the celebrated Aurora Coffee; or 4 pounds of 40-50 size Prunes; or 2 bottles of Harris' Malt Uxtract; or 8 boxes American Sardines. On , Friday only JtOC Your choice of all kinds of new Garden Seeds in packages ; or package of Prosperity Washing Powder, or a pound of Rolled Oats, or pound of Laundry Starch. Friday 1 oily 2iC FLOUR Jonas Long's Sons' celebrated hard spring wheat Flour, every barrel guaran teed, at the unparalleled price Friday, , Q per barrel (onlvoncbbl. to customer) 0,o) Friday Safe Muslin Gowns Several patterns in Muslin Gowns, beau tifully trimmed in embroidery, lace and insert ing; some of them are ribbon trimmed. Most of them are worth from 85c to $1, and none have ever sold under the lesser price. , On Friday only, to go at 5C Friday Safe Fine Kid Gloves The biggest sensation in Gloves wc have ever known. Mosquetiare Gloves in all sizes and in all the pretty shades of tan and black. Of fine French kid skin, smooth and perfect in iinisn. rosiiiveiy worm si pair. To go Friday only at 93c Friday Safe Step Ladders House cleaning time, and vou'll need one now this is your chance to buy a five-foot one, very strongly made and braced ; worth 69c to 75c. To go Friday only . Friday Safe Clothes Wringers This is the kind that will wring the clothes out clean every time. Made extra good and strong, with heavy rubber rollers and ball bearing carriages; positively worth t t $1.7:;. To go' Friday only at 1.19 Friday Safe Kitchen Chairs Good kitchen chairs the kind that will stand hard usage. Built of well seasoned bent wood and worth 00 cents. To be sold Friday at less than the cost of the wood, 34c. lliiiii 'A -nr--yi i "Of whom are you bpeuUliiR?" cried both ladles. "Of Alfred, of course." The two elder ladles sat down mil- denly. "You are not cimuged to Alfred?" they t?asped simultaneously. "To whom else'."' said Conatauee In amazement. "Theie Is some misunderstanding," I ohseived smoothly, coming1 in ut tho moment. Tho three fell upon me toeKther. It took at least an hour to explain. Yet I had said nothing which was not strictly true. "You will not allow these practical Jokes when you are married, will you, ConnyV" said my mother fondly. "I will not,' jeplied Constance, tight ening1 her lips. "MorrlaRo Is the saving of a young man," repeated my aunt Etlmly. Chambers' Journal. Bicycle Perfection Is In nfeiiflliiBi ARE ENEMIES OF THE RATTLEU TLOREY & BROOKS, Agts. The Hog and Blacksnake Both Kill It with Impunity. From the .NVw Yoik I:-ls. The two greatest nemles of the rat tlesnako ate the hlaikanake and the hog. The rattlesnake is slow and slug gish In nmviment, while the hlaik snake Is Intensely rapid. The latter v. Ill elrclo around his foe and with u suddn dart grap the vuKmious lep tile by the lu-ck, so that It has no 1 banco to use Its poisonous fangs, and Uiilckly squeeze It to death. A hog, especially If fat, suffers no d.irm r fmni the rattlesnal.i'. Ho will march ImiM ly up to tho colled reptile, allow him self to be stiuck in his Jowlx once, twice or three times, as the case may be, and will then calmly proceed to swallow tho reptile without concern. The teason for the hog's immunity Is due to the fact that tho blood vessels are so min ute nnd Infrequent on his cheeks, where fat Is predominant, that they fall to take up the poison and enrry It through the porcine system. Hogs have been ut.nil lii ilrnins to clear some of the Islands of tho southern seas of poison ous reptiles, and have proved success ful. By remembering two simple facts any one can distinguish a poisonous sorpent from a harmless one. Tho ve nomous reptile Invariably possesses a Dactnroe Vllnlltv. I nut Vi'nr and Manhood. Cures Irapotency.Nifrht Emissions aiul wasting diseases, all effects of self- jCTgE?) abuse, or excess unu imus Pn rretion. A ncrVO tonic mill tfMVUiIoocl lmildor. Brings the arpinK K",w lu i"" w"v-ww " restores the lire ot youtn. !HxBy mall fiOc per box, o doxcs for $'J.50; with a written guaran tee to euro or refund tho money Send for circular. Address, NERVITA MEDICAL CO. Clinton &Jnckson Sts CHIC ACQ, H.L. Sold by MiUarrnh ,v Thomas, Dm:,, gists,, $)'J I.ackuwanra uve., Straiiton, l'a. triangularly shaped head and a blurii nose, while his tail is correspondingly blunt and stubby. Any sujiko that tapers smoothly from the middle of Its body to the tip of Its nose nnd to the tip of his tall as well, stow-Iiir slender In a grtidual and rofnilar mannor, is ubholutely devoid of venom. Just Like a Log, Lnndloid "Ah, how did you psus tho night'" Chicago Prumnif r "I slept llko a los." Landlord "Ah. like a log, eh?" Drujnmer "Yes, I hnvo bumps all over me," Chicago lUcoid,