The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 13

Linoleum. Special carload to be sold at almost cost come here and buy Extra Heavy Printed Linoleum, Yard THOMAS EVANS Thomas Evans, aged sixty one years, a well known and highly respected The best at lowest prices 509 Lackawanna Avenue OBITUARY W. S. HASLAM DIES WHILE SISTER IS BEING BURIED Taken ill two wels ago with pneu Walter S. Jtaslam.

aged fifty six one of the most, prominent men in local business circles, died at the frriily home, flfi Mulberry street, at o'clock yesterday afternoon, less lhan ialf hour after the burial of his fiRter. Jlrs. Charles B. Home in Kor frt Hill cemetery. Mr.

Haslam was lakrn 1 In Polts yille. v. hile in the pursuance of duties as sales manager of the Maloney Oil and Manufacturing; company in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was later removed to the family lw.no, but his condition continued to become wcrso until his death' yealer Jay afiernoon. A'thougii Jic.

hacT been receiving treatment a his liome d'irine the lift ir rs. Ha slam had heard nothing fif the death of his sister. Mrs. Home died at her home, 335 Monroe avenue, early aStiirday mnrp.inar. following a 'inprerirc illness.

Mr. ilaslam had slot been ill in twenty eight years. Besides Soeintr prominent in the affairs of the local lodsre of Elks, Mr. Hnslam was affiliated1 wth the Odd Fellows and Mason' He wns also a Shriner. He is survived yhis wife; daughte Mrs.

II. K. of r.ochester. X. T.

his mother. Mr A'liiR lia a id I wo brothers. C. B. Harlan', of this elly, end' Arthur Har If i.

of torrnceton. The nrr.tnprments for the funeral hnve no; yet been completed. resident of "West Scranton, and for twenty nine years a member of the city police force, died at the family home, 1129 Hampton street, Rt 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Evans had been in ill health for more than six month.

During his Illness, however. lie was not confined to his bed. Mr. Evans was in Ebcrvale. South "Wales.

At the age of seven years he was brought to this country by his parents and had made his homo in this city ever since. Ills early manhood was given over to the coal Industry. Mayor Connell. during his first term in 1893. appointed Mr.

Evatys to the police force. He proved nn efficient officer until relieved of his duties through illness. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Evans was desk sergeant at the West Scranton police station. Mr.

Evans was affiliated with Enterprise lodge, Loyal Knights of America; Silurian lodge of Odd Fellows and the Police Pension fund. Ho is survived by the following children: Mrs. August Hoffman and Thomas W. Evans, of this city; Mrs. Raymond Hughes and Mrs.

Howard It. Davis, of Broolyn. N. also one brother. John T.

Evans. The announcement of the funeral will be made later. MAST A. WAONEB Mary Infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

Joseph A. Wagner, of Throop, tiled early yesterday morning following an iilncss of several weeks. "bVEIiCHf 0. CC Evelon C. Cobb, aged eighty years.

t. well known and highly regarded resident of Eactoryville, died Monday at his home, following a short illness. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Miss Blanche Cobb. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with services at the late 3 made to fight tho millions of deadly disease genus that would take your life. When, ai a result of iron starvation, you get up feeling tired in the mornincwheaycu And yourself nervous, irritable and easily upset; when you can no lonffer do your day's work withoqt beinf all fagged out at night; or nave pains arrow tn back and your fare Bring the measurements with ou a variety of patterns to choose from and remember the quality of these floor coverings is excellent.

Inlaid square Linoleum Yard All Linoleum Laid Free of Charge Folks You know that we have the easiest terms in Scranton, and you are welcome to take advantage of tliem any 'lime you want to buy. Come in. home at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery at that place. STANLEY HOOKAV Stanley Hooray, nsed fifty six years, of Taylor, admitted to the Taylor hospital for surgical treatment April 18, died in that institution early yesterday morning.

GILBERT DEPEW Gilbert Depe.w. aged niuety one years, of '221i Kelley avenue, died at his homo yesterday afternoon following a short illness. Mr. Depew was a Civ.l war veteran. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.

"MIKADO" AGAIN PLEASES BIG ACADEMY AUDIENCE The second performance the at th Miles Acadcmv then tor last riigl't attracted a capacity audience. The final performance will be given tonight and the same of seats to date indicates that another capacity audience will be in Attendance. As on the opening night the work of Al Colllgan, Mill Louise Devers, Jack Davis. Miss Madelyn McCuker, Mrs. Orwln Adair and Miss Mary Reilly look the audience by storm.

Coliigan and Miss Pevcrs were the stars of the performance. F0R2CEB SPEAKER DISS. PHILADELPHIA. May 3. Henry F.

Walton, prothonotary of the common Pleas court died here tonight at the Mcdico Chirurgical hospital, following an attack of neuritis. He was a former speaker of the Pennsylvania house of representatives and was sixty three years old. THE MAN WHO GAMBLES WITH HIS HEALTH Is the Worst Kind of Gambler The end of the money gambler may be financial ruin the end of the health gambler may be death and financial suicide as well. Money gambling is recognized as such a serious menace to the welfare of human hcinm Hint it is prohibited by the most severe laws, yet THE MAN WHO GAMBLES WITH HeHJAvV COMMITS A FAR GREATER CRIME AGAINST HIMSELF THAN THE MAN WHO GAMBLES WITH HIS MONEY. yo from day today in a weak, nervous, run down condition YOU ARE GAMBLING just as much as the man who sits at the gaming table and loses his money nw to gauiiriuiK wim uia ana you art gambling with your HEALTH, YOUR FUTURE and perhaps even YOUR LIFE Your vitality and powers of resistance are below par and yon are in a condition to become an EASY PREY to almost any of the THOUSANDS OF DISEASE GERMS that inhabit the minute particles of dust that you Inhale; that float in the very air you breathe, that may already be lying1 dormant in your body waiting and watching for you ii hcinma ntaib anm.U T.

it rv A HUNGRY WILD BEAST STALKS ITS PREY. You would not stake the health of your children nor the life of your wife on a guess of the color of a card, nor the ownership of your home on a turn of the wheel of fortune, but you put your health and perhaps your all in the dice box of chance you shake it a few times saying "I am "I'm run Iown," "I'm nervous," "I don't sleep well at "I get all tired out at the end of the day, but I hope I'll get all right SOOIl" VCS V0U hone but out rnmn thn riii nffrhana .11 "loaded' against you you were "framed up" before you took the bra you don't get all ritfht, on the contrary you go on from day to day getting weaker and weaker. A simple remedy like Nuxated Iron might have Saved you and put you riht if you had taken it in time; taken it before you had.nny real organic disease: taken it when vnu on In Deeded something to build you up and put more rich, red blood into your veins; but now it is too late for Nuxated Iron. Tiprlinns tnn late for your doctor too you gambled and lost as thousands do. Any doctor will tell yon, that the nrest way to keep yourself from contracting almost any disease, from an ordinary cold, or tonsilitis to pneumonia, rheumatism, tuberculosis, or even cancer is to keep plenty of pure, rich, red blood In your veins and take care that you have the physical strength and endurance to develop within you those myster foiis nature, 4 r.

looks pule snd drawn, do not wait until yon go all to pieces and collapse in a state of nervous prostration or until in your weakened condition you contraetsome serious disease, but organic UX AT1CU IRON at once to help enrich your blood and revitalize Vour wnrn.j itu nerves. 'J In addition to organic iron, Nuxated Iron i also coutams a remarkable product, brought to the atlcntion of the Krench Academy of Medicine by the celebrated lr. Robin, which represents the principal chemical constituent FOR FEEDING THfc, NLKV'tS, so that NLXAIKI) IRON miirht be said to be both a BLOOD and a NERVE FOOD. If you are not stronc or well, you owe it to yourself to make the following test: See how long you can orlc nr limv r.r without becoming tired. Next take two srrain tiblcts of ordinary Nuintcd Iron three tunes per day after for two weeks.

Then test vour trf.i;ii a.i much you have gnincd, Thousands of nerv ous, rundown men and women, whnnreweak and ailing all the while, have surprisingly jn. creased their strenc lh and rnririraur' in fwM weeks time in many Instances by this simpi experiment. Over people annually are nslnr XL'SATLI) IRON. Ik will teeth nor disturb the stomach. Your money Will bercfUUdcd bv themanufa tlir If vnn do not obtain perfectly satisfactory results, Bc'vare of substitutes.

Always insist on having ficnuino oriiiiiiplrnn VI'IlTHi mrivi Looli for the letters N. I. on every tablet. At all dnigiits. i Li 1921 4 mt K.

Ail 1 Convicted Slayer Escapes From Jail and Is Captured Joseph Dubois, Confined In Wyoming County Prison at Makes Strong; Fight For Freedom. Special The RepuWicsn. TUNKHANNOCK, May 3. Convicted of brutally slaying his wife and contined to the Wyotnias county prison at this place to await the date of his execution, Joseph Dubois escaped fiom the jail at 11 o'clock last night, but was captured by Warden R. H.

Eggleson following an exciting chase through the main sireets of th3 town and a rough and tumble I.g'nt, in which both the warden and the prisoner fig ured. Dubois asked the pei mission of War den to bathe himself shortly before o'clock. The warden granted th9 request of the prisoner and unlocked the letter's cell. Dubois was last' seen walking to the second floor of the prison toward the bathroom. Unobserved, the convicted slayer made his way to the kitchen of the Jail, which was unoccupied at the time and hurried to the street He then Mission Band Meets.

Tho Young Women's Missionary band of the Providence M. E. church, held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. J. E.

Kimbel, 2039 Edna avenue, Monday afternoon. The feature of the meeting was an Address by Miss Etta Miller, a missionary who recently returned from Japan. Miss Miller, related in a most interesting manner her experience among the Japs and her talk was thoroughly enjoyed by all present Following the business session the made a dash to the forests in the out U'i .1 1...:. Hearing no sounds from the wash room, llggleson opened the door to that chamber, but saw no signs of the prisoner. He immediately ran to tne street, ana recognized the iieelng figure less than two blocks distant.

He started in nursult of Dubois and I rtvrrlrtolr him in a ilnitr.nH aanHnt, main street near the outskirts of the town. Neither man was armed and a terrific struggle ensued. tA the outset. Dubois felled his captor and again renewed his flight toward the woods. ggleson quickly 'gained his feet and renewed the chase, again approached the convicted slayer and threw, his heavy figure uppn Dubois.

The latter was rendered unconscious by the force of the Impact. eH was later returned to the Jail and placed under absolute confinement. WEST SCRANTON MANY COMPETITIONS AT MAYTIME CONTEST Plymouth 1 Church Eisteddfod Attracts Large Crwdo The spacious auditorium of the P.ymouth Congregational church, on Jackson street, was crowded to: overflowing last evening when the Maytime eisteddfod was held under the auspices of the Slen's Bible class of the Sunday school, department. The musical consisted of soma of the best talent In the city. The competitors were In charge of the following officers: Rev.

E. 33lden Hart, pastor of the Plymouth church, chairman: H. O. Prytherch, conductor: Prof. Thomas G.

Thorburn. adjudicator of music. Rev Evan Thomas, pastor of the First Welsh Congregational church, adjudicator of literature, and Miss Helen Morgan. The feature of the evening was the ohildr n's chorus, with twenty children the chorus not over sixteen years of age. won by the children of the Kbenezer Welsh Presbyterian church.

The other winners were as follows: 1. solo, children tinder twelve years, "Almost Persuaded," Milton Thomas, first prize; and Mildred Lewis, second prize. 2, Impromptu speech, children under sixteen years, won by Francis 3, piano solo, children under sixteen years. "Brooks in the Forest," first prize, Herbert Watklns; second prize, Edna Humphries. 4, recitation, children under fourteen years, "Children's Hour." Jane Reese, first prize, and Dorothy Morgan, second prize.

5, quartet, male voices, "The Wayside Cross," won by the First Welsh Baptist church quartet. 6. impromptu debate. Herbert S. Jones, first prise, and David Thomas, second prize.

7. soprano solo, "Master the Tempest Is Raging." won by Mrs. R. Lester Oliver. 8.

recitation, men only, "Th House By the Side of the Road," won by Walter Evans. 9, duet, soprano and alto, won by Mrs. Edna Littlejohn and Mrs. T. Lester Oliver.

10, Impromptu, reading, unpunctuated, won by Mrs. Elizabeth Sack. 11. ten genenU questions, won by Thomas E. Evans, and the final number the children's chorus won by the Ebeneier Welsh Presbyterian church.

American Legion Carnival, Dunmore, This Week. Adv. MANY IN ATTENDANCE 4T WYMBS FUNERAL The funeral of James Wymbs. one of the best known men in West Scranton, took place yesterday morning from the home of his sister, Mrs. H.

Dovle. of 623 Chestnue ave nue, when throngs of sorrowing rela tives and friends were in attenaance. Mr. Wymbs took an active part in the weifAre of the community for over a half century, and the high esteem and respect in which he was neitt was si'entlv attested by the many beautiful floral pieces which completely filled the room in which his body re posed. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St.

Patrick's church at 9:30 o'clock, by the pastor. Rev. Dr. George J. Lucas.

The responses were cnantea bv the choir under the direction of Miss Mary Cavanaugh, asisted ty James Connery, soloist, who sang an Ave Maria, at the offcratory and the "Benedictus" at the conclusion of the mass. The cortage moved to the Cathedral cemetery where burial was made. The casket was borne bv Patrick Karden. William Nolan. John Kelly; Jr.nies Doyle, John Regan, Frank Jones and Andrew Hailstone.

NORTH SCRANTON PROVIDENCE CHURCH CONDUCTS ANNUAL MEET The annual congregational meeting of the lrovideiice Presbyterian church was held in the church last evening at 8 o'clock. The reports of the trustees in the various organ latIons of the church indicated that tho most prosperous year the church h.id known for many years had Just been closed. W. Cornell, treasurer of the trus. tees, reported that after all bills for the.

current expanses had been paid, there rcmalr.c.l 700 in the church treasury. Miss Margaret Bently, treasurer of the Ladlen' Aid society, reported that $1,634 had been raised during the year, of which $1,000 had been Paid for a steam heating plant in the manse and about $500 for other purposes, leaving In their hands a balsnco of Miss KvMia Huff, treasurer of the Bible class, reyoiiod a bal.iiie in hand of Carl McDonnell, ircsurcr of (he Men's Bible class, reported a balance of $40 after having pr.id tiie trustees the sum of 100. Miss Lena Twiss, treasurer of the Bible school, reported a balance of The reports of the Home and Foreign Missionary i'oeieties werr read fur the treasurer by the President, Mrs. W. ('.

McDonnell. Tho pastor. P.ev. W. Mylcn Phillips, reported a iit gain In membership of fifty in the church.

The (secretary of the Bible school. Miss L'lhel Jenkins, reported an increase of forty two in the membership of the Bible school and an average attendance of 108. The trustees were Instructed to take steps to pay off a mortgage of $1,000 which had been in force for nine years and also to prSeed with the payment of a debt of $1,218 Incurred for a new heater for the church. SURFACE PROTECTORS DISCUSS CAYE BILLS Suggest Mammoth Parade to Mark Big Victory One of the most Interesting meetings ever held by the Scranton Surface Protective Association was that of last evening at Masonic hall, on North Main avenue. There was a good attendance, delegates from various organizations of being present.

The feature of the evening was the rejoicing over the mine cave vtctory won last week in the latest session of the legislature at Harrisburg. after which President Durkan suggested celebrating the great event with a mammoth parade through the city streets. In which the many organizations of the citv will be invited to take part. Ernest F. York reread the mine cave bit's as they appeared In The Republican morning, after which each and every section of the bills were explained to those present.

The street committee through the chairman. Meredith Jones, made favorable report on the condition of the various streets and cemeteries in West Scranton. The. committee which made the last trip to Harrisburg also made a satisfactory report. Secretary William LaFontaine read a communication from the Washing ton camp, No.

178. P. O. S. of commending the association on the work and the splendid results and offering their assistance In any further move for thn nrotection of the surface.

The secretary was Instructed to file the letter and returning thanks to the assisting organization assuring them that in the near future their offer would be used to very good Juniors Bold Meeting. The members of the West Scranton council. 497. O. U.

A. held their regular weekly meeting last evening in the Masonic hall last evening when plans for their part In the gathering to be held at the Casino, on 'Adams avenue. Friday evening, Mav 20, were discussed by those appointed some time ago on the committee of arrangements. The increasing of the mortuary benefits from to $500 were under discussion for ffime time last evening, and the attendance seemed to approve of the movement. The new by laws will go into effect July 1, of the present year.

Injured By Automobile. Angelina Nanco. twelve years of age, of 422 Wrlsrht court, was injured Monday afternoon in front of 229 North Ninth avenue, when she stepped from in front of a street car into the parh of an approaching automobile according to the report received by the police. The name of the driver of the automobile was not' learned, but the car carried license number 351 069. Dr.

P. J. O'Dea attended the child, whose Injuries consisted of lacerations of the head and body bruises. CAKD Or THANKS. We wish to thank all our friends who so kindly assisted us In our ie cent bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. Heze ltiah Peters. Adv. BEIEF NEWS VOTES Mr.

and Mrs. Richard L. Flynn, of 2125 Dorothy street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Patrolman T.

Y. Jones, of Keyser avenue, is confined to his home with anInfectlon of his right cheek. Always fresh Dswe's Citrate of llsgnesli. Adv Patrick McNamara, of North Lincoln avenue, who was injured while at work in the Diamond mine last week, is improving as well as can be ex: pected at the Moses Taylor hospital. following musical program was rendered: Piano solo.

Miss Marjorie Thomas; vocal duett Mrs. Robert Munn; and Miss 'Arline Rymer. A dainty luncheon ivs served by Mrs. Kemble asissted by mother Mrs. E.

L. Benjamin, full' which the guests returned to Mr homes satisfied they had spent a profitable as well as a pleasant afternoon. Pound Lost Boys Andrew Hock, a resident of this ration, picked up two boys in yesterday that were lost and bin them to the local police precinct. Ti. gave their names as Peter l' aged 10, and John Dutko, aged 12.

their home as Midvale Plains to. ship. Young Dutko said his f.v has been ill for the past seven mom and that he. pent him to this city notify his uncle. John Dutko, who i Sided on Mt.

Vernon street. Miller took the two hi. to Ml." Vernon street and located th uncle for them. The uncle assuiv the patrolman that he would take cm of the boys and see that they got home alright. American Legion Carnival, Dunmore, This Week.

Adv. tAEAORAPH KOTZS Mrs. Thomas Davidson, of 2301 Hol listcr avenue, will entertain th members of tho Philathea Bible class of the First Christian church, at a social tea. to be given in her home tomorrow afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. T. V. P.eese. of Edna, avenue, entertained a number of friends at their homo Tuesday evening.

The occasion being Mr. Reese's fifty third birth anniversary. Motorcycle officer Rodway, working In this section yesterday made five sr. rests of motorists for violations of th traffic laws. William Nevltt, of Peoria, I1L.

is visiting his brother and sister, Thomas and Annie Davis, at their home, 507 West Market street. COCOANUT OIL SHAMPOO GItw tha Half New Uf. JENKINS DRUG STORE J.J sttua mud Jsukstos 1 TOO BLOW TOM TKEDDIE. While mama was out one evening, father undertook to cut little Freddie's hair. Barbers are so expensive these days of high cost of living.

Though he was making quite a good "'The Electric, 'Washer Wrinder wer flu Price Never before have housewives in this vicinity had an opportunity like the one offered here, now! The wonderful Galvanized GAIN ADAY Electric Washer Wringer is now selling for just $25 less than its former price. The new price is a rock bottom one. This machin will not be any lower priced at any time. We strongly urge you home keepers to take prompt advantage of this special offer without delay. It's an investment you'll never regret, for the GAINADAY will save time, labor and money for you every washday! 'Phone 5088 For Free Demonstration! 250 V7Y0MING Job of it, he was rather slow, and Freddie, who is only 6.

found the operation somewhat wearisome. "Are you nearly done, he asked at length. "Very nearly, sonny," replied his EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL HOWJLKY father, now." 'I've only got the front to "I'm frefd," sighed the small boy sadly, 'that the back will grow agai while you're finishing the front." Kous ton Post. Quality Living Room Furniture Made To Order At Pre ar Prices A great many of the Living Room Suites you see on our floors are our own makes. You will find that they are made right, Decause they are made under our personal supervision.

We also make them tr nr.w 0 that you can get exactly what you want, and besides guarantee all of our upholstered Liv ing Room Suites. We can sell at lower prices because our rent is cheaper. 'v sfesfefe Living Room Suites $250 3 piece Tapestry Suite, now; i $300 3 piece Tapestry Suite, now i.r.i $248.00 $375 3 piece Tapestry Suite, now $295.00 $375 3 piece Genuine Leather Suite, now $450 3 piece Tapestry Suite, now $550 3 piece Silk Covered Suite, now $395.00 Entrance, Through Brunstein'a Store Take the Elevator Protherpe Company 428 430 Lacka. Ave. 3 4 5 Floors of the New Brunstfin Building.