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Tnn scnAKTOu Tnotn, fhidat a rnncuABY s. no. rjivczi davidow 570 CUT in SaoliMig Gun WOTS "Moo" TquIopo All Maai Agree to. Allow the Lackawanna to Construct Subway After an Extended Debate. NEW MEASURES OFFERED Thers as some life lnjct4 Into the session of the Common council laat night by a lengthy and sana.tlo dbt which resulted from the request of the Lackawanna company for permission to build a subway under Washington avenue at the new shops.

At the last meeting the committee had bern g1vn the request and ordered to report on it In a week. The AT SCRANTON'S GREATEST SHOE SALE This Is decidedly a different kind of clearing sale. Here is a sale where we have the entire stork of shoi, msdt vigorous prise reductions all along the line even the most staple shoes sre reduced. We sre determined to tnske.a clean aweep tor the Spring goods, no matter what the cost TEf T7S A1B PUSHTOO OU1 BUSHTKS TO XT3W RECOXD MARKS AND EVERY PAIS WE CELL T7E HAKE A RETT FSIEXD AKD CUSTOMER FOR THE STORE. So you see It is good storekeeping after all.

Come tomorrow and take adrsntsge of this money saving opportunity. "LADIES' TAILOR" is a nime uaH all T.ilora; but thoc who make "LADIES' Suits tr Tfrjr frvr, MASIVCJ BROS. ar LA DIES' Tailor, in the my acna of the word. Do not hraitat ta fife thc your onlcr foV your "SWELL" Spring Suit. GET IT IS NEW TOHKJ Do you think that yon can do better there Non actiMl MASUOCI UROS.

hav managed the business for the beat New York houses for jeara, and even now they have customer coining: here from New York to have their garment They have their own representative io Tafia through whom they get poHted on every change of their mode in that Fashionable Country. Without exaggeration you can pet better garments made here and save from one third to one half per cent, from the price you would have to pay in New York City, beside helping your own Hty, which would also benefit you. though indirectly. Their customers are simply elated with their work. Be it a first class Fancy Suit or a first plain tailored, they are the people that should get your order.

Pricos From $00.00 Up company believing that permission had nen granted started the work yester Men's $5.00 day, but bad to stop when informed of Its mistake. Meosrs Gurrell, Kruger man nd Hale, the eomniittee, ant. rrfiori fdhnfaWy en the mauir ln.t nipht and the PthT memtrs of the committee, Mrs. Jinswn, Evans, Lloyd and Jenkins opposed this move, they favoring the postponement for one Mr. Zizleman moved that the matter be taken from the hands of the committee.

He, along with Messrs. Fonton. Gurrell. and Partridge, made spoeches In favor of this move. Messrs.

Ralne, Evans, Jenkins and Seldmsn mads contrary speeches. It was pointed out that the subway would bo a big improve ment. Someone suggested that a visit be made to the scene to Inspect tha con Men's $2.00 Black and Tan Shoes, Now $L45 A special purchase of a big maker who was snxious to sell. Sale started last Saturday, and they have been going fait ever since. We still have all sizes, but you better be here tomorrow if you want them.

Men's extra heavy oiled tan ahooa, with extra heavy solid leather solea, or good substantial box calf blucher shoes; made over a good fitting, stylish last; real $2.00 values, and no other store in Scranton would sell them for less. All sizes, 6 to 11. 9 Men's $4.00 Shoes, Now $2.95 Our entire line in the rery newest style end shapes end ell the popular leathers ii oing at this price. At $4 00 theae shoes were the best tslnee in town, a it is well known fact that other stores are selling shoes no better for $5.00. So at $2.95 you are making a double saving.

A great line to ehooee from everything from the smart, stylish patent leather button shoes for the young man to the reel heavy box calf blnchers, with hesvy double soles for the out door man who don't want to wear rubbers. All sises. SEE WINDOWS. Men's $2.50 and Odds and Ends of S3.00 and $3.50 Shoes now $1.95 Our regular line of $2.50 shoes, smart, stylish, patent leather bluchers, heavy, sub stantial box calf or gun metal bluchers, and also a special lot of men's plain toe, vici kid or box calf shoes, in congress or lace. Just the shoe for the man with tender feet And besides our regular $2.50 shoes we have gathered together a special lot of $3.00 and $3.50 shoes in odd sises and placed them on the front bargain table for quick selling tomorrow.

SEE WINDOWS. ditions. Boms one else declared that there Shoes, Now $3.95 Here Is chance for the mas trio only wears the highest page of ihoea to save. Our tstfre line of patent and dull baOer shoes are going at this price, lachided are two special IstM of haM madfs water proof. Cxoa, made of heavy oiled e2a and viol kid, with Itcthsv lining and extra heavy fiocUa waterproofed soles.

Wm Ii one of the greatest outdoor shoes made in America today, and at this price is a real snap, AH sizes. SEE WINDOWS. wss nothing new to be seen, that the work hadn't started yet on the tunnel. Mr. Jsnssen complained that the company didn't see how It wss going to light the tunnel.

Mr. Kruggerman wanted to know what business that The "Ladleo'" TaiDopo 107 100 i7von.ua avenue Clearing Sale la Eeady to Wear Garment! Now On. was of his or of anybody else. The motion to take the matter out of the hands of the committee was carried. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr.

Evans, and it was de clared lost The motion to approve of granting the company the privilege of building the subway was then carried, Ordinances providing for building walks on Green Ridge street from the SOUTH bridge to North Main avenue; for walks on Division street, between Hyde SEE WINDOWS. Park avenue and Sixteenth street; for the removal of carcasses from the streets In sealed wagons; for walks on Republicans of the Nineteenth Ward Held a Meeting Last affair la to be held on Washington's birthday, and the title tn clal is "A Birthday Party." II will te held botfc In the afternoon Ki'ven g' 'n1 each 'n 307 MYER DAVIDOW. Wheeler avenue, from Myrtle street to the city line and amending the laws on gambling and carrying concealed weapons, as suggested by the district attorney, were passed on third and final reading. The commoners want stationery furnished by the city, and Mr. Davis In Night That Was Largely Attended.

9 Lackawanna Ave. troduced a resolution asking that $600 WILL HOLD UNIQUE PARTY be added to the 1901 budget to provide for this need. The Republicans of the Nineteenth The following other new measures Kane, Mary Loftus, Laura Carsy, Nora ward held a big meeting In 8temp were also Introduced: By Mr. Lloyd: Directing the director of publlo works to compel those In charge of the Farrier estate on West Market street to linger Hall last night Among the speakers were William Janssen, John LOCAL NORTH SCMOTON. Korlck, Edward Neurelter and Rich cara ana mvt Ilt The bag is given to them for the pur Pose of putting a penny In it for every year they have lived.

This bag Is to be given at the door a an admittance ticket and in return ror their offering will be served coffee and cake. Both In the afternoon 'pJay w111 be lven. the titles of which are "A In a Railway atlon," and Bridget's In vestment." Ice cream and cake wlO be on sale and a souvenir of George "Washington will alo be sold. The parish house will be decorated for th occasion, and a large committee has been appointed to make the necessarv preparations. Nothing will be left undone to make this event a treat benefit of the church.

Othere Items of News. Th' fit nrs Yt repair sidewalks in front of the prop ard Hefflennger. The three Republi PHOT BE CLOSED can candidates for common council erty: by Mr. Green: Requesting that O'Ualley, Martha Loftus, Kathsrin Sheridan, fiadle Sheridan, Laura Sheridan and Winnie Sheridan Messrs. John Sheridan XX Foy, Anthony Lynch Michael Lynch, Andrew Koehler, Xioh olas Nichols, James ilboy, Robert Finnerty, Martin Regan, Joseph Greeley.

Roger O'Malley, Martin Ruane and Joseph' Sheridan, a radiant smile, and ask how much the sewer assessment against the prop were present and delivered short MAY dress. The candidates are William Ehrhardt, Frank Moeller and William erty of Thomas 8. Watkins. of 1737 Lafayette street, be reduced II. Szynter.

by Mr. O'Boyie: That tne sewer as Many Communications. Were Read at the Board of Trade Meeting. sessment against the property of Mrs. The largest meeting of the Junior that hs expected an Important communication on Saturday.

Were Surprised. wwe pleasantly surprised Monday evening at their homo at 2141 North Main avenue, by tha. Providence M. E. choir.

Mr. and Mrs. Coupons were the rin'nta rvf foMiitifiii mahogany Order of United American Mechanics, Branch No. 822, held In some time, was that of last evening. John Von Mary McGovern be reduced 1156.40.

Women' 4.p0 Shoes, S2.85 (Russet and black. Mabon'e. See jt Bergen, was to attend this meet ing, but several other important busi ttwcdai QnniAi ivi nin ness matters detained him. m.ir 1 mos. r.

orown, wlios death occurred a few days a no! music cabnet given by the choir, as a The real opening of the Republican D. H. PAY DAYS. There was an hmpection msde yesterday of the Cliff street plant of the American Locomotive company by the executive officers ef the company, and the report that the plant was to be abandoned was revived by their visit The official would not say whether they planned to close the plant down or not. but President W.

H. Marshall Intimated that the closing down of it was a probability. "We have been closing down shops elsewhere, where buxlness warrants this action, and there is no reason why we should continue work at the plant joiiowing a brief Illness, will take plate tomorrow morning from her late home. 11 Maple street. Services will be conducted at fit campaign in this part of the city will take pluce this evening In Athletic The North Scranton board of trade net lot night In 1U first business aession of the new year.

There was an encouraeine attendance of mem Tuedsya, Feb. 9 Marvlne, Legitts Hall on Alder street, when. In connec avenue and Fig street, and interment Creek, Dickson, Von Manvllle, repair shop, Olyphajit, Eddy Creek, VDe male Cathedral cemetery. The Junger llaennerchor will meet thin Vnffiv in th.l. tion with the regular monthly session of the South Scranton Republican Club, a big rally will be held.

The principal speaker will be John Von ber and the greatest enthusiasm was Grassy island. White Oak, Jermyn. token of respect ana pprun their long service at tha church. William Clegg made tha presentation speech. Both Mr.

and Mrs. Oouzens responded with appreciative remarks. Musical selections were rendered by members of the choir. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Couens, assisted by Mrs.

T. C. Crellin. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

O. Stonier, Mrs. J. K. Couzens, Mrs.

E. C. Crellin, Misses Leona and Louise Hartzei. Ida Blsblng. William Clegg, Wednesday, 10 Green Wood, Bergen, Jr.

Muaiicis hi ueuur street President Otto Robinson requests the presence of an members, a a business of importance Is to be transacted. Robert a 1AA. While the Republicans are hustling spring Brook, Langcllfre, Lafiin, Dela ware. Pine Conyngham, Baiti. more No.

Baltimore Tunnel, Baiti more Slope Washery. nr wuen we nave no oraers ror worK, stated President W. H. Marshall, tha head of the party. He would not say definitely whether the shop would be closed down or not President Marshall.

was accompanied by H. F. Ball. James McNadcrhton anil street, who arrested at the instance of Thursday, Feb. 11 Clinton.

Coal for a victory In the city campaign, the Democrats are also working hard. They held a meeting last evening in Workingmen's hall. Thomas Gordon, the Democratic candidate for mayor, was one of the principal speakers. iia w.i rew aaya ago, and who was to annpHp fni Brook, Carbondale No. 1, Powderly.

James Van Alston, vice presidents of Told in a Few Lines. A son has arrived to brighten the home of Mr. and. Mrs. John Freisa at 27 Dean street Miss Nellie Mahon, who has been seriously ill at her home on Deacon street, is now convalescing.

Mrs. James Foss, of Dean street, has returned home after accompanying her son Thomas to Philadelphia, where he was admitted to Girard College. Miss Mary Davis pleasantly entertained a number of friends at her home on Putnam street, Wednesday evening. Special Sale. 300 pairs of (Men's Mining Shoes, $1.23 a pair Instead of 11.76.

Fox's Shoe Store, 12 West Market street. fitl The house committee of the Providence Auditorium is engaged in making arrangements for the grand masquerade carnival, which will be held there on the evening of Feb. 8. Rev. M.

G. Coker, of New York, will conduct the services in the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday. In the morning his subject will be "The Rending Vail." and In the evening "Following the Gleam." After the evening service there will be baptism. The Torrey hymn books will be used in singing. Democrats convened in Noone's Hail on West Market street, last night Thomas H.

Cousens, Andrew Sum Friday, Feb. 12 Plymouth Nos. 2, 3, M.a uoiuic Aiunr man Schwenker last night, did not ap 4, 5, Boston. f1'. iciepnonea tne alderman earlier In Hia Ha ha lit i i and could not come.

This is the second mers, Joseph benney, iwwi onyuer. J. H. Couzens, B. Crellin and Owllyro Mortals Couzens.

Fifth Anniversary. Th. f.K anniversary of the birth of time tlie case has been postponed. He is under 300 bal to appear for a hearing Tha lti i I s. i iaaB Only One "BROMQ QtlNIJfE" Thut Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.

Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold In One Day. 25c.

the bcranton Atheltic club was held laat 1115m in Ainietic nan on Alder street. Mn. nt Mr. And Mrs. P.

Baker manifested In the proceedings, ine meeting was held in the offices of President liartzeli in the Auditorium building. Secretary Evans read several Important communications, one of which was received from the officials of the Xtelaware and Hudson railroad company in regard to the proposed erection of a new freight and passenger station on Bast Market street at the crrade crossing, and which would be expected to take the place of the present suburban stations in Green fcldge and on Depot street. Perhaps the most important business was Ch discussion on the erection of a new Are house on the Win Con estate at the corner of West (Market street and Church avenue. Councils have already appropriated St, 000 for firs equipment In this section. This includes 13,000 for the purchase of a site, and the balance for the creation of a building and an engine and hose cart The plans of jthe department are to transfer Hose company No.

1 from its present quarters on (Bast street adjoining the police station to the new building when completed and to add the Sire engine to their apparatus. The jsew.xorK. uurmg the day the party visited Superintendent of Motive Power and Equipment T. M. Lloyd of the Lackawanna company.

Under normal conditions the Cliff street plant employs 300 men. At present there are eighty men working there, and there is enough work on hand to keep the plant going for about two months, It is said. According to repdrts which have bobbed, up 5rom to time, the local plant would be closed down permanently if closed at all. President Marshall would not give any light on tlta phase of the question. The Fire Sale.

of Frank O'Hara's stock of cigars, pipes, is now on. Feb.4t3 physical director. Tonight General Grant commandery, Knltrhta nf f.lla Annual Session. The parish house of the German Presbyterian Church on Hickory street was the scene of an Interesting session of the men's society connected with this church. It was the annual session of the organization and was presided over by Rev.

William A. Nordt. The report of the year was read by the treasurer, which showed the organization to be In a good financial standing. Other business matters were transacted by the members, and DUNM0RE. was celebrated at their boms on Putnam street on Wednesday afternoon.

The little guests were entertained with nmrmnuiu ctf iuvfinile diver win iiuiu iviiiQn in tiartman nan on Pittston avenue. who lp AI1QI1LUWII. sions, and many of them presented the 7 iiwiiio ui inr. ana and twins with appreciable girts. Thnqn nreapn wnr: arV Ann Rob mm.

rrea jvaeppei, or Alder street for the past several days, returned home yesterday. rnmnanlH A anA ft. 09 Ik. i ln flam Iri Rnhina. Man T.vnctl.

Oli the principal feature of the affair wasJ and organized The Man of the Hour ver Lewis, Margaret Lewis, Elizabeth Arnold, Lillian Arnold, Ruth White, Margaret White, Hilda Simpson, Katharine CMalley. Helen Williams, George Lewis, Stanley Lewis, J. D. Wrigley, Goorge Levins, Joseph Williams, Thos. For Rent 6 room house on South Blakely street.

Inquire 128 East Grove street. Bell telephone 1827R. Bids for the proposed issue of borough bonds to the amount of $60,000 will be opened at the borough building tonight by Burgess Chamberlain. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs.

David Garvan, of North Blakely street. George W. Frost Is seriously ill at his home 'on East Drinker street P. F. Doherty, the well known painter and paperhanger, has opened a shop in the Brogan building on Chestnut street.

Revival services are being conducted In the Methodist church every evening. the election of officers lor the ensuing year. The election resulted as follows: President, Charles Scheuch; vice president, John J. Schneider; recording secretary, John Fickus; financial secretary, Peter Kellerman, treasurer, Gustav A. Miller.

Democratic Club of North Scranton. John McNamara was elected president; Edward Mulchrone, secretary, and George McMullen, treasurer. v. iiiv r.inuira Order Sons of America, will meet fr drill tonight in Workingmen's hall on Alder street Huester's bowling team issue a challenge to any of the teams that were in the league last year. The first game of a series to be played on the Huester alleys.

The Cavalrey team of Avoca. whloh was scheduled to play the Huester team last night on Huester's alley, did not show up. The Choral Union of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church held their first rehearsal last night for the opera "Haymakers," which tfley are to produce. Birtley, Luther Davtes, jucnara va. v(a Alhort Twin John Lewis.

Rich COLUMBIA THEATRE 'TUB BIO RBVTEW" AT COLUMBIA. Many burlesque shows have visited Scranton during the past few years, but, few, if any, (have proved themselves better than 'The Big is appearing for the last three engine is ready for use, having been I ard Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Da vies, Mr. and Mrs.

A. Davles. Mrs. James Simpson, Mrs. R.

Lewis, Mrs. Tbi Kiu Vim Him HIwits Itugtt Stan the Blguttn Were Married. Annie oimpson. Surprise Party. A aurprlse party was tendered Miss Conrad Knerlen, of 827 Pittston ave tltlA tha Vfntlm nt tt nolwhil accident yesterday.

While engaged in Katherine Sheridan at her home on Miss Kathryn Werner and Peter Rauner were married a few days ago by Rev. William A. Nordt. They were unattended. Mrs.

Rauner resides on Cedar avenue, and is one of the most prominent young ladles of the South Side. Mr. Rauner is also a well known young man. The wedding was a great sur CAN'T SIHG "Dir ON LINCOLN DAY aomg a little work about the house he had his two fingers of the right hand seriously lacerated. Thai, k.

r. (m a 1 1 n. PEOPLES' DEPARTMENT STORE FORCED TO VACATE STORE BIG SALE STARTS TOMORROW Forced 'out of "his present location by tha landlord who has rented the store to a hlg shoe Arm, who will take possession on March 1, the proprietor of the Peoples' Department store, at 506 Lackawanna avenue Is ill a Sweeney avenue, last evening in honor of her birthday anniversary. Games and other diversions were indulged in until 11 o'clock. When luncheon was of Camp 96.

Ladies' Auxiliary to the Pa served. Piano selections were rendered prise to their numerous friends. uiuui; vrunr ouiis vi America, xnin evening in Fruelian hall on Cedar by Misses Mary Loftus, Charlotte Kane, and Nora CMalley. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Laura Carey and Joseph Greeley. Martin Regan of i A Birthday Party.

Something new and novel In the Wall Paper aad Palate. serious predicament and he is forced WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF fered classic recitation. Robert Fin nerty was toastmaeter of the evening. wall Daner and will be Dleaaad to way of entertainment is being planed by the members of the Ladles' Aid society, of the First German Presbyter Ian church on Hickory street The Those present were: H.es Margaret completely remoaeiea cy tne un Wanes company. The plans of the board Is to havs councils purchase 'the Winton property because it is the advantageous sits 'for the new structure.

This plan it Is expected 'will meet with the approval of the business men of the town. The Market street pave also came for a lengthy discussion. For the third consecutive time the ordlnanoe which provides for the paving of Market street from the Square to Church avenue has been delayed. Eaoh member of the board has been Instructed confer with the councilmen of his ward about the pave. At the next meeting resolutions will he drawn up submitted to Mayor hen read before the councils.

The committee appointed, to investigate the prospects for the ultimate erection of the Mulberry street viaduct, reported favorably. This is one the projects of the board, as the members realize of what good it would be to this section. Favorable acton also taken in regard to the con jtemplated viaduct over the Lackawan tracks on North Main avenue. The Side Board of Trade has asked 'the co operation of the local organization and the members expressed themselves as being heartily in favor of it and wilting to lend every effort Before the close of the meeting three new members were admitted. President HartseU informed the men show you the latest Ideas of intsriot decoration.

C. J. Hartman. Tit to start tomorrow morning a forced out sale and offer his superior stock at a big sacrifice. The forced out sale at the Peoples' department store will start tomorrow morning at nine Loftus, Myrtle Rhule, Mamie Carey, Cedar avenue.

pi the week at the Columbia the opening with a. matinee yesterday. The costumes and staging are beautiful. Miss Anna Chandler is th leading woman of this company and earns her right to the position by some exceedingly clever work. Her best work is done In her impersonations, particularly those of Anna Held though her Fay Templeton is also striking.

Little Maurice (Wood Is the soubrette of the company. She is doing her last work in burlesque as she passes into the vaudeville field inside of a few weeks. She is clever in impersonations of which her Eva Tanquay Is perhaps the best. But she is also most pleasing as Vesta Victoria, and as Harry Lauder In Scotch songs. Miss Frankie Heath, is another of the successes of the company.

She is cast as the female detective, but like the others, helps in the Imprsonations, appearing as Blanche Bates in "The Girl from the Golden West." Clem Bevlns appears as the village constable, and impersonates Raymond Hitchcock. Others whose work attracts much attention, the W. S. Newton, Miss May Wells, Sam Drane, George Setts, William Hassek, Bessie Bartell, Ines Campbell and Viola Crane.1 By United Press. Chicago, Feb.

S. The singing of "Dixie" by public school children of Chicago on Lincoln's birthday is barred. This was the announcement made today by President Schneider of the board of education, following a statement that Miss May Kinzey, a teacher in the Co pennlcus school, had planssd to have her pupils sing the Southern air as well as "America" during the school celebration of the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. "I think the song should be left oi of the programme, said Mr, Schneider, "because it is reminiscent of a war that is now dead and forgotten." Women's $100 Black and Grey Suede Slippers and Pumps for 2.50. Mahon's.

Loretta Powell, Ella Carey, Charlotte o'clock and will continue during the TESTING EYESO Without Charge you may consult us. Glasses only if needed often as low as always at moderate prices. Home of the 8hara Eyeglass aad Spectacles. OPTICAL HOUSE OF Did you hear about the wonderful purchasing power of 1c? For particulars see ad. page 6.

coming week. In a half page advertisement in another column of this issue of The Truth the proprietor of the store enumerates a number of the bargains that will prevail during this big forced out sale. The goods offered at this sale are of a superior quality and persons who are looking for genuine bargains will find It to their great advantage to purchase at the Peoples' Department store while the forced out sale Is ih progress. Read today's advertisement appearing In The Truth, which Is the first announcement of the big sale. Members of the barbers' union of Chicago ara denouncing the tipping system, but not out of consideration for their customers.

They wish gratuities abolished because of their effect on wages, which in some shops, are now near the vanishing point. A WINTER'S lie Gas GoiDny Your Favorite Book and "A Reflex Light" MGMf I BOTH 'PHONED.