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IN THE MIDST A PECULIAR WINTER DIES VERY HARD. Yesterday's Snowfnll an T'liweloome visitor Street Car Trafflo Demoralized Although 'ot suspended. Yesterday gave Itself to snow. It was not a hard storm vith a boisterous wind piling up drifts, but an easy, continuous fall that by night had succeeded in making a pretty showing as a late winter visitor. The temperature was not of ui uncomfortably low degree, the thermometers recording 120 degrees at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and only 'Z degrees lower at 9 o'clock last night.

Soon after dark the fall began growing less, until it had almost ceased. The tendency seemed to be to turn to hail. There was no sign, however, of the sky clearing, and the weather vise were quite positive that there was "more to come." Through, the best part of the day the electric lines cars managed to keep iiivlniap on faii'JK Th stnotw was very light and did not offer much resistance, so there was but little trouble in keeping tracks open. But as the fall grow deeper it became more of an obstacle and the schedule of the lorg routes became more and more uncertain. The Throop, Taylor, The Fashion OF THE STORM Moosic and Peckville lines gave up trying tj keep up with the time cards, and were satisfied to get cars through at all.

The Carbondale line was kept open until 4 o'clock, and cars were then laid up. The West Side lines had the hardest time of any about the city, and last night they were badly demoralized. It was said at the company office that none of the lines had been shut down, although they were moving slowly and at long intervals. On the steam roads trains were making schedule time, the snow not being heavy enough to interfere with movements. The afternoon express from Buffalo to New York, was only a few moments late.

It reached Scranton nearer the regular time than for some days. The cars looked as though they had been through some good drifts, but the trainmen said the snow had not packed down enough to bother any. Death of Miss Jane Cnrumlngn. Miss Jane Cummings died at 2W Penn avenue, yesterday, aged HO years. She tu survived hv the followtne brothers, William.

Michael, Edward and Joseph. The family formerly resided in Moscow. "I suffered for months from sore throat. Kclectric Oil cured me in twenty four hours." S. Gist, Hawes ville, Ky.

Event of the Opening Spring Season. "I wonder what I shall wear this spring!" How many ladies have already asked that, question this year, and how few have been able to answer it, because the new modes and fabrics for the approaching season had not been seen or determined on by the leaders of fashion. Well, the guessing period has been passed. All the weaves, makes aud colorings to be worn during spring and summer of 1900 have passed through the crucial tst which decided selection or rejection, and today correct styles are as well defined as they will be in the month of June when trade begins to slack off. Under such favorable conditions it affords us pleasure to announce to the Dress Goods buyers of North Eastern Pennsylvania that Our First Formal Display of New Dress Fabrics for 1900 Opens this week, when everybody who cares to call and look at the new textile creations will be a welcome visitor.

As you are probably aware, we carry the only extensive and complete stock in this line in this end of the state, hence the importance of this announcement Among the Thousands Of Pieces Shown You will find the following, with other weaves, in all the new shading and color blend effects: Homespuns, Cheviots, Zeblines, YVestras, earners Hairs, Albio Suitings, Broadcloths, Yitolis, Venetians, Kiodos, Wolfrades, Eperion Cloths, Prunetta Cloths, French Beiges, Poplins, Granites, Serges, Mohairs, Whip Cords, Plaid Backs, Henriettas, Satin Dot Armures, Polka Dot Velveteens, Bannock Burn Suitings, Plaids in Pastel Shadings, etc. Most of the above are exclusively confined to the Globe Warehouse but seekers after high grade novelties that can never become common will also find enough to interest them dnring the special show days this week. Globe Warehouse. THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1900. DIDHOTKNOW WALKER Senator Patterson Declared That He was An Entire Stranger.

ANOTHER SIDE TO QUESTION Hearing la tbe Wllkee Barre nd Kingston Railway Case Continued Before Judge Kunlngton Tbe Senator, who Purobaaed tbe Road in 1801, Declared Xbat he Did Not See tbe New York Broker Until This Week. Ex United States Senator John J. Patterson, of South Ca rolina, yesterday gave evidence in the United States circuit court in the case of Calvin B. Walker vs. W.

J. and H. H. Harvey, being a claim for $17,500 commission fee for the sale of the Wilkes Barre and Kingston Railway. The plaintiff in his testimony claimed that the railway was sold to Senator Patterson through him, while the latter yesterday swore that he did not know Mr.

Walker until this week. When the case was resumed yesterday morning Mr. J. C. Dove, of Philadelphia, who acted as Mr.

Walker's agent, went on the stand and stated that he met Senator Patterson in Joshua Bailey's office, in Philadelphia, in 1S01, and afterwards corresponded with him upon the subject. He testified that the senator on Feb. 11, 1801, told him he had already purchased some railway properties in the vicinity of Wilkes Barre, and he had heard that the Wilkes Barre and Kingston Passenger Railway was for sale. He believed that he could buy it as well through his agents in Wilkes Barre as in any other way. However, if he could buy it as economically through the witness as in any other way he would be willing to do so.

He had na antipathy to brokers. The price of the road quoted to Senator Patterson was $250,000. On cross examination witness stated that no one but himself and Senator Patterson was present at the interview and that this was their only interview prior to the sale of the road. Mr. Harvey, one of the defendants, stated that he never promised plaintiff $17,500 or any other commission for selling the road (MR.

PATTERSON'S EVIDENCE. Senator Patterson was the star witness in the case. He has a cool and humorous way of answering questions which kept the audience intensely interested. He stated that he had purchased the property in dispute from the Harveys. The sale was finally completed in May, 18111.

He had no recollection of meeting Mr. Dove in Mr. Bailey's office, but identified a letter he had written Mr. Dove in reply to a letter from him. He did not, however, need any agents, inasmuch as he was residing in Wilkes Barre at the time.

As a matter of fact he did not have an agent or lawyer. "You were very fortunate then," interposed Mr. Warren. He denied also that he had ever said that he wanted any agents to act in his behalf. He first knew Mr.

Walker on Tuesday last and never heard of him until the suit was commenced. He had never heard of Walker Co. in the negotiations. He was sure that he had not requested Dove to give him some information, as he could secure it better by personal investigation on the ground. Asked directly he was influenced in the purchase of the property by Mr.

Dove, Judge Bufftngton ruled that it was a question for the jury to decide. COL. HARVEY'S EVIDENCE. Colonel Wm. J.

Harvey stated that since the first time he met Mr. Walker in New York, in 1S01, he had not seen him until that week in court. At their first meeting he did not remember any conversation regarding a commission fee of $17,500 or any other amount. He never agreed to sell the whole road, but when Senator Patterson desired to acquire 00 per cent, of the stock, he and his brother acquired sufficient to make up that amount. Mr.

Darte brought Mr. Walker to see him in the New York hotel and the price mentioned was $1.25 per share. L. C. Darte, G.

Mortimer Lewis. W. S. Biddle and John Graham, of Wilkes Barre, were called for the defense. The plaintiff will call witnesses in Tebuttal this morning.

GRAND JURY RETURNS. The grand jury yesterday returned two additional indictments: One against Paul Urban ani another against Anna Romanowskl, charged with selling liquor at retail without paying revenue tax. These will be the last two cases, the jury being discharged. E. Robinson's Sons' celebrated Bock Beer on tap tomorrow and all next wee't' Nicholson.

March 15. Dr. Decker, of Fleetville, will move to this place soon. He comes highly recommended as a physician and will very likely retain much of his practice through that part of the country. He will occupy the Van Gorder residence on Raymond Hill.

Dr. Niles expects to begin housekeeping here In the near future, he and his wife are now boarding. The doc tor, though comparatively young, is having wonderful success In his practice and is well liked as a citizen. Although our town will soon have three physicians, we wish them all success, and think this and the surrounding country will furnish plenty of work for all. Mr.

and Mrs. E. R. Blakeslee, of Scranton, are visiting relatives in this place, and vicinity. "Ed" is trying to find employment here.

Mrs. Barret is seriously ill and the physicians have little hopes of her recovery. William Frael will move into the house vacated' Will Shields on North Main street. Bert VanGorder will move Into one part of the house on Raymond Hill; the other rooms have teen rented by a youikr man from town. Whether this same young man intends to keep "bachelors' hall." we do not know, but as the story usually runs, we will undoubtedly hear of a wedding in the near future.

Mrs. S. L. Utley, who lives just outside the borough, is seriously ill at this writing. B.

D. Stephens and family spent Sunday wit'h his parents in Lenox. Mr. Eddie Aklen is driving the milk wagon for Bert Stephens. Eddie is very accommodating and strives to please his many customers.

There will be a warm sugar social in the parlors of the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. The "spellln school" will be repeated by request. Merrltt Oakley and family will move to Lathrop the first of April. Professor Osborne attended the local institute at Factoryvllle last Saturday. He also visited Scranton the same day.

Mr. Leonard Knapp has left the employ 'of Gilbert Davis. There Is a well founded report here, that J. M. Carpenter will sell his furniture and store to Paul Beardsley and brother.

The new Arm will alio carry on the undertaking business here. Mrs. Gilbert Brown, who has been partially paralyzed from the effects of two paralytic strokes, which she had some years ago, is now falling very rapidly, having lost all power of speech. It is feared she will very soon have another stroke. She has the sympathy of her many friends.

Mr. Shields, and Charles Spencer, attended the convention at Tunk hannock as delegates from this place. Mr. Shields had the honor of iring selected de'egate to the state convention, but declined in favor of. D.

G. Black, whow as elected. Mrs. E. Terwilliger of Scranton was in town tover Sunday.

Dr. H. K. Wilkins and W. W.

Le roy have purchased the lot between George Harding's and Nelson Walker's and will erect dwelling 'houses thereon in the near future. Mrs. Charles Wilson was In Scranton on Monday. There will be an Epworth League social at the home of F. A.

Colvin on Tuesday of next week. Mrs. Charles Snyder and daughter May visited friends in town on Wednesday. Mrs. Mitchel of Binghamton spent a few days of last week with Mrs.

J. E. Harding. Mrs J. E.

Harding was In Scranton on Saturday. Elmer Hinckley and Willie Crock have started a livery business in town. Although they are young we prophecy success for them if they will only keep up their eneregtic ways, and not be discouraged. Miss Emily Harding visited the Electric City on Wednesday. Mrs.

Pipher, of Factoryville was In town on Wednesday. Mrs. S. L. Tiffany is visiting her sisters In Scranton.

E. Robinson's Sons' celebrated Bock Beer on tap tomorrow and all next week. RAILROAD AFFAIRS. The output of the Lackawanna mines is said to have fallen off fully one third from what it was at the beginning of the season. Other operators in this section say the same proportion of decrease holds good with them.

The Colorado and Southern Rairroad is experimenting with coke as a fuel for its locomotives and it promises to prove a success. One of the engineers in making his report stated that the heat is maintained, and that there is not the amount of smoke that is generated by coal. The first dividend paid upon any of the junioT securities of the Reading Railway since the default in interest declared on the third preference income bonds of the company, which led to the receivership in 1893, was paid last Thursday. The dividend paid was upon of the first preferred stock and aggregated $420,000. The Lehigh Valley Railroad company is to move its purchasing department from Philadelphia to New York on May 1st.

The only departments then remaining in Philadelphia will be the secretary's, treasury, accounting and real estate. LACKAWANNA SCHEDULE The following runs are ordered by the Lackawanna road for today: WILD CATS SOUTH. 1 a. J. Burkhart.

I a. m. A. H. Rowe with Mann's men.

3 m. A. Widener. 4. a.

J. Swartz. 5 a. m. Hosle with J.

Brock men. 8 a. T. Fitzpatrlck. a.

m. A. Gerrity. 10 a. m.

J. Gerrity. II a. m. W.

A. Bartholomew. 12:30 p. m. P.

Singer. 1 p. m. A. E.

Ketchum. 2 p. m. O. Kearney.

p. m. P. Gilllgan. 4:45 p.

m.J. McCue. SUMMITS. 6:30 a. north W.

H. Nichols with H. Bush's men. 10 a. south G.

Frounfclker. PULLER. 10 a. m. Beavers.

PUSHERS. 8 a. south Houser. 11:30 a. south Moran.

7 p. south Murphy. 10 p. south C. Cawley.

PASSENGER ENGINES. 6:30 p. m. Magovern. WILD CATS NORTH.

0 a. m. LaBar with W. D. Warfel's men, 2 engines.

2 p. m. R. W. Peckins, 2 engines.

4:43 p. m. John Gahagan, 2 engines. 0 p. m.J.

E. Masters, 2 engines. Brave Men Fall Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, backache, nervousness, headache and tired, listless, run down feeling. But there is no need to feel like that. Listen to J.

W. Gardner, Idaville, Ind. He says: "Electric Bitters are just the thing for a man when he is all run down, and don't care whether he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything I could take. I can now eat anything and have a new lease on life.

Only 50 cents, at Mathews drug store Every bottle guaranteed. Years of suffering relieved In a night, litching piles yield at once to the curative properties of Doan's Ointment. Never fails. At any drug store, 50 cents. LOCK CONTI Olyphant Councilmen Failed to Agree Last Night.

FIFTY THREE BALLOTS TAKEN Court will be Asked to Unseat All the Members Today and to Appoint a New Council Dr. Van Sickle's Offer ot Compromise Declined by Ills Opponent, Mr. Gallagher. After meeting for nine nights and taking fifty three ballots, the Olyp'hant borough council failed, last night, to organize. Last evening was the final opportunity for organization and, after taking nine ballots it was that the deadlock was still firm and strong.

The only business done was the balloting for president. Dr. F. L. Van Sickle has been the nominee of one side and was supported by Messrs.

Reap, Lawler, Nealon, Van iuson and McMaines. R. J. Gallagher was the nominee of the other side and was supported by Messrs. Foley, Pet tegrew, Marks, Gallagher, Brown and Gillespie.

The meetings have been attended regularly by large numbers of Interested taxpayers, who have closely watched the proceedings. AN UNEXPECTED MOVE. An unexpected move was made last evening, and it may be properly regarded as a reasonable concession. It was made by Dr. Van Sickle and embodied the suggestion that inasmuch as the council had assembled nine nights and numerous ballots had been taken without any decisive result that some one df tthe otlisr councilmen might be selected, who could, if nominated, secure the necessaiv seven, ballots to elect.

He. therefore, suggested that he would' willingly withdraw from the candidacy for the office, providing 'his opponent, Mr. Gallagher, would do likewise. He made this move, he asserted, in the interest of harmony and good government. Mr.

Gallagher, however, declined, and without rising from his chair, Insisted that they proceed with the balloting. After several more ballots were taken, Dr. Van Sickle moved that the council adjourn to meet at the call of the chair. WHAT WILL FOLLOW. Before the motion was put to the house, Mr.

Reap spoke regarding the inability of council to organize and said It would possibly be a good thing for the borough if the council, was declared vacant by the court. He was perfectly willing, he said, to sacrifice tfiis office, if the taxpayers' Interest could be guarded by men who would do their duty honestly and fearlessly and with the interest of the taxpayers always in view. His remarks were unanimously applauded by t'he large assemblage present. Mr. Gallagher briefly replied to Mr.

Reap, in which he stated the law would now take its course, and Mr. Reap would lose his seat in council with the rest. This concluded the business, if such it may be called, and the council then adjourned. It is expected that a petition will be presented In court today to unseat the present council. Court will then grant a rule, returnable in a certain time, in which it will be necessary for the council to give good and sufficient reasons having failed to organize.

If court decrees them reasonable council then has five more days in which to organize, and, failing in this, then seats will be declared vacant, and twelve new councilmen appointed, who will serve until the next election, when the unusual occurrence of electing twelve councilmen will present itself. E. Robinson's Sons' celebrated Bock Beer on tap tomorrow and all next week THEATRICAL NOTES. Sharkey Flail t. The biograph pictures of the Jeffries Sharkey contest were placed on public view for the first time at the New York Theatre this week.

The audience attract, ed by them packed the house to the roof. The exhibition was not without humorous features. The audience took sides, now cheering Sharkey, now Jeffries, but the former got the lion's share of the plan, dits. During the closing rounds so much partisan feeling was shown that the house was constantly fllleil with cries and cheering. 'The pictures were admirably clear.

The movements of the pugilists, their feints, their blows, their parries, their advance and retreats were shown with re. markabl" vividness. None of the tricks of the gladiators was lost to the eye ot the audience. Moreover, the characteristic attitudes and movements of well known sporting men were portrayed ua to be unfailingly recognizable. At the op.

ening. the announcer was pictured In the act of informing the audience as to the positions of the men and the other preliminaries of the contest. The pantomime was amusing, but more so when the cries of "louder, louder" came from the audience. Sharkey was seen to be the aggressor In nine tenths of the contest. In the last two rounds, however, Jeffries showed superiority.

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Fine assortment of black cheviots, zebelinei, pebble cloth, Venetians, from 59c to $3.00 per yard Double faced plain black golf suitings and skirtings in all the new desirable mixtures, $1.25 to $2.00 per yard. DEAD 0 NEW GOODS. We are making additions to our stock every day of up to date goods. Fine Silks and Dress Goods: SILKS. New Plisse Crepo.n Stripe Silks in solid shades of inaise, white, torquoise, royal, dahlia, lilac, rose, castor, a perfect imitation of the Paris weaves at half the price.

SILKS. Black Pean de Soie, for skirts and waists. Every yard will give good service, from 79c to $200. SILKS. Black Sewing Silk and Chiffon Grenadines, gauzy stripes and checks, Taffeta spots and figures, billowy crepon effects, Plisse and Pekin stripes, from $1.25 to $5.00 per yard.

Tine Display of Dress Trimmings for Easter Gowns. MEARS HAGEN. Bad Complexions PIMPLES BLOTCHES BLACKHEADS Bed, rough, oily skin, red, rough hands with shapeless nails, dry, thin, and falling hair, and baby blemishes prevented by Cdticuha Soap, the Liott effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world. Absolutely pure, delicately medicated, exquisitely perfumed, surprisingly effective, it produces the whitest, clearest skin, the softest bands, and most luxuriant, lustrous hair. those who like this sort of thing, the exhibition ia fascinating.

It lacks the sunse that must have added tensity and excitement to the real affair, but, that apart, is has all the features of the contest. The pictures will be seen at the Lyceum tonight, tomorrow afternoon and night. Mr. Grllley. Mr.

Charles T. Grilley, of the Rogers Grilley combination that will give the closing entertainment of the Brockway course at the Lyceum next Monday evening, is considered by many to be the best reciter of a miscellaneous programme upon the American platform. Like all great artists Mr. Grllley has only reached the highest position In his chosen profession after years of hard and conscientious effort. After graduation he devoted himself to the Lyceum platform.

At first he posed as a humoroUB and story teller, and gained a wide reputation as a funny man. However, his ambition was too great for him to remain in that line and so he turned his attention to the interpretation of standard and classical liter, ature, meeting with equal success. The result of these varied experiences is that Mr. Grilley is today one of the most linished and polished as well as one of the most versatile of entertainers. A Milk White Flair.

The management of Hoyt's "A Milk White Flag" claims that this season's company Is a thoroughly efficient one and contains several members who have contributed materially to tile success It has obtained in past seasons. Besides th principals there is a large compliment of female members who appear as vivan dlerres. messenger boys, color bearers, and who materially assist In the musical programme. Their costumes are brilliant and showy and of a dashlnpr military order so dear to the public. The stage accessories are gorgeous to a degree and many spectacular effects are arranged with rare good taste.

There is an abundance of clever specialties introduced from time to time making an entertainment that is sufficiently varied to satisfy the taste of the most blase of the. atre goers. There Is more of the ludicrous in "A Milk White Flag" than in any of the author's other efforts. In burlesqueing the militia be lias a broad field in which to exercise his wit and many clever hits are made on fads familiar to us all. The military drills and marches, and the mock court martial are well remembered features which have been elaborated to some extent in this season's performance.

The brass band that plays "Comrades" so often still remains and furnishes martial music at several inspiring moments. The dashing officers of the Ransome Guards are resplendent in new and gaudy uniforms, and serve a menu of rich and racy dia. logue, and continue to worry along with only one private in the entire company. This play is no doubt the most popular of the Hoyt comedies and bids fair to outlive them all. The date of "A Milk White Flag" is Tuesday evening, March 20, at the Lyceum.

At the Gaiety. The Indian Maidens nurlesquers are at the Gaiety the last three days of the week. It Is a large company under the management of Frank Abbott and the performance is clean, the few jokes that some might have deemed objectionable having been cut out after the first per. formance. Tho performance Is nicely costumed.

There is a first part and a concluding burlesque. The olio Introduces the I Mar sisters. Tom Nolan, assisted by Miss Cora White, Gus Campbell and Harry Dare. Marie De Rossett. Dick and Kitty Kumlns and Dave Conory and Phil Mc Farlan.

The oriental dance Is also fea. tured. Tours to London and the Paris Exposition. London and Paris, with the great exposition in progress, will be the chief magnets of attraction, the coming season. Messrs.

Raymond Whitcomb have arranged a series of tours by several of the steamer lines and, foreseeing the inevitable rush, engaged steamer and hotel accommodations long in advance. Their series of trips by the Atlantic Transport line is announced in another column. These tours afford a magnificent opportunity to see the great exposition at moderate cost, with everything first class. Only a limited number of passengers can be taken on each trip. The steamers of the Atlantic Transport line are large and splendidly equipped and are very popular with ocean travelers, who of all others desire to provide themselves with every attainable comfort and luxury.

Passengers by this line are carried direct to London and therefore enjoy the advantage of a sail up the Thames. The hotels at which the parties will sojourn are the new and elegant Hotel Russell, in Russell Square, London, and the Hotels du Trocadero, near the exposition grounds in Pai ls. A special circular giving full particulars of these tours may be obtained of Raymond Whitcomb, 1003 Chast nut street, Philadelphia, Pa. 12M The Proper Caper. 4 lb.

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This enables us to offer unusual advantages to buyers of these goods in extent and variety of fhe assortment. Our catalogue of Babies' wear can be had by sending to 512 Spruce Street. OUR 3 19DD Scranton Bicycles Are Ready for Your Inspection. Look through our factory and examine the model 19D0 Bicycle in its entire construction. Remember enamel covers many defects in most bicvcles.

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