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iAJLLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1911. FTXTH PAGE 3 imm MOTION PICTUI THEATRES 9 6amranJfj SEALED PROPOSALS. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PAVING. CITY OF ALLENTOWN, PA. Healed proposals will lie received by the undersigned at his office, No.

3 North 7th Klreel, up to 7 o'clock p. Tuesday. April 4th, 1011, for furnishing the following labor and materials for the Department of Highways and Paving for the tis-cul year 1911-12. For trap rock, 3000 tons, more or less delivered upon improved streets. Certified check for five hundred dollars, 'For crushed stone, 3000 tons, more or lesH, (any local Bono), delivered upon unimproved otreots.

Certified check lor three hundred dollars, For curbing and paving in front of private property. Certified check for two hundred dollars. Fur construction and repairs of street crossings. Certified check tor three hundred dollars, For street grading. Certified check for three hundred and seventy-five dollars, For grading sidewalks.

Certified check for one hundred dollars, All bids must be enclosed in sealed en-velones endorsed with tho numo The Victor The Nickelet AT THE LYRIC. Ethel Barrymorc. The doulilo liill of Hnrrle'ji pluys, "Alice Slt-By-TlKi-Kiro" and "Tho Twelve Pound Look," which Chas. Frohmiin Is to present Ethel Hurry-more at the Lyric Theatre, Thurudiiy will nerve to chow tho actress in two roles that very materially differ. In "Alice MIks Barryinore Ih Keen as Mrs.

Grey, tho mother of a manly young son and of a fweet and imnrosdsonnble daughters. Having been Reparnted from her children for pome time, Mrs, Grey returns to England, exalting in her heart that she is to be with her daughter whose love is cne of her cravings. She finds herself practically a atranc-er in ber own home; the daughter cold find her young head filled with ideas for which a half down problem plays that, she has witnessed are responsible. The closin? lines of the play in which Mrs. Grey gives voice to her realization that a mother's place is with her children and that henceforth rhe must be.

"Alice Sit-By-'f he-Fire" is delivered with rupremoly artistic effect. In "The Twelve Pound Look" it is as a woman of will, determination and breadth of 'character ft vi it 94fif a if 15 Double-Disc Records Fit Any Machine 6Sc. If you ever spent 60 cents for a disc record, it won't take you long to sec the double value of a Columbia Double-Disc Record at 65 cents a different selection on each side. Heat one 1 Get a catalog Wochter's 41 S. 7th St.

i)L mm that Bliss Uarrymcre in fen. woman unfortunately was married to a man with whom she had nothing in common. Her soul was rtarving for some bond of sympathy, but the man saw it not and so she went out into the world to earn her living. The illuminating dialogue of this perfect play, Miss Barrymorc delivers with withering scorn, and at' times with cutting contempt. The play itself is one of the biggest hits of the year and in it Miss Barrymore has won new honors.

K. G. E. NOTICE. The members of Allentown i Castle, No.

55, K. G. E-, are requested to be present at our next session, March 2S, 1911, to take action on renting1 the new hall in the Hunsicker building, and 21 North Seventh street.) Members can see the hall on March (, 1911, after three p. m. They can enter on Church street.

By of the Castle. 24,25,27 I ADMISSION I HIGH CLASS MOVING PICTURE I I REFINED VAUDEVILLE 1 I 14 EXITS -r-1400 AEAT PERFECT VENTILATION AT THE PERGOLA March 27-28. 'THRET5 MEN." A Reliance, the mirror of life reflecting varied characters in their true light. "THE MUMMY." A Thanhouser that is funny becaua of its novelty. Do not fail to see it.

"THE 1 REDSKIN'S SECRET." A Bison subject which depicts a thrilling incident of life in Pioneer days. "FOOtSHEAD IN SOIREE," and "TOTO ON THE STAGE." Two excellent comedies. EDWARD BEGI.EY-4-As bis; as Bill Taft. Known as the heaviest man in vaudeville. His work is often prescribed as a good cure for the blues.

BREAKAWAY BARLOWS. Novelty gymnasts on the revolving ladders. PERGOLA $114,850,000 IN DIVIDENDS. Marc 25. Stockholders of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, controlling the great copper properties in northern Michigan developed through the genius and foresight of the Agassiz family, todiy received -a quarterly divident $6 on each share of their holdings.

This bregs the total amount -t dividents paid by the company since its formation to $114,850,000. Thos. Leary Co. In the Big Laugh "Father's Trip." Orth Lillian Thos Funny Germans Ross and Ashton "Held Up" Nat Goetz Sensatitonal Gymnast Murry K. Hill Black Face Comedian The Kemps Colored Singers and Dancers CAMILLE TRIO Those Funny Fellows With the Big Laughing Bar Act Amateurs Friday Picture Plays Tailoring Get Measured for I I OT lL IP bidder and the particular work bid for, urm must, oe accompanied by certified 'checks in the amounts as named Any alterations or additions to proposal sheets will be considered informal.

Specifications and blank forms of proposals may lie had unon nrilicn Inn tr Chas. 1). Wcirbaeh, City Engineer. I he city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Charles O.

Hunsicker. ml, to al Mayor. FUNERAL OF EDWIN G. ROUSE. The funeral of Edwin G.

Rouse, who died, on Monday, aged 59 years, was held at Kaston Friday afternoon with services at his late home. Revs. C. A. Benjamin and B.

Romberger officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. Members of the Masonic lodge of Mauch Chunk were the pallbearers. BRIDE, IRISH) -r- ITALIAN. Alderman Bower Thursday evening united in marriage Alice Reillv.

1R years of age. the daughter of Patrick Reilly of Catasauqua and Samuel Masi, aged 19 of this City. The bride was born in Catasauqua, while the claims Rome. Italv. as hia birthplace.

Orpheum A GUARANTEED BILL OF QUALITY Mon. Tue. Wed. ONLY The Sensation of the Labor World MAY NANNERY and COMPANY In the Union Labor Player "The Hand That Rules" Deals With the Capital and Labor Problem Endorsed By All Big Labor Journals and Many Councils Iras" qwwup" SPRING Just the Time to DR. SWAYZE Et'ery mm contemplating treatment should get the best rirst.

Why take chan-es with surgery, medicine or electrldtv alone when 1 can cure you promptly safely and perfectly by my EM'K 'TKO-ABSOUK'ENT system, which combines all the curative po wers of both electricity and medicine, the most wonderful curative treatment ever known, Dis covered perfected and used only by the skillful specialist, DR. SWAYZE. When seeking treatment you should consider thoroughly the factors of skill, experience, reliability, of a doctor or specialist before entrusting to him your health, the perfect and lasting recovery of which means so much to future life and happness. You should also consider the destructive titter effects of surgical procedures upon the blood vessels and organs of the sexual apparatus. I do not promise my patients a cure within a.

few days, but guarantee them my best professional skill and 20 years' experience. ly opened at 1.30 p. m. on the same day. 3.

Each bid must be made out on the form of proposal attached to t'he s'pecillcations ot'herwtae -they will not bu considered. 4. Bach tnd must be accompanTed by a certified check for tho sum of two hundred and fifty ($250) dollars payable to the Commissioners of Lehigh County. Said check Is to be held by the Commissioners of Ihigh County until the rejection of the bid, or in case of being awarded the. contract, until the same Is executed and a satisfactory bond for the PULL AMOUNT Olf Ti IE CONTRACT be' tendered to the Board of Commissioners, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the work.

If upon the award of the contract to him, the bidder fails to enter' into a contract with the Board of Commissioners and file said bond, after ten (10) days notice, the proceeds of the check shall be forfeited for the use of the county as liquidated 5. Said bids must be accompanied with said checks as -above set forth and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes and addressed to 8. Troxell, Chief Clerk of the Commissioners of Lehigh County, Court House, Allentown, Pa." and endorsed "Proposals for the repair of. over Township, Lehigh County, Penna." (Give inamo of bridge and the creek which it spans as well as location. This information is given in the first part of this advertisement.) 6.

Intending bidders can examine the plans and specifications at the office of the County Commissioners or copies of them may be secured by depositing with the clerk thereof the sum of ten ($10) dollars for eadh Sep--arate plan and specification desired; This deposit will be returned to the depositor if he presents a bid for th work. In default of Submittlng 'such a bid, said deposit" will "be retained for the use of the county. 7. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all" bids. II.

W. BLOSS, A. E. BITTNER, 5 W. H.

BIERYi Attest: Commissioners. J. S. Troxell, Clerk. 13-20-27 Better Stenographic Service Did you ever notice that yeur stenographer does better work early in the day than she does toward night? This is probably the reason: At the tip of each finger, close to the surf aoo, is a sensitive nerve terminal.

Now, the constant pounding that is neoessary to pet action from the stiff, heavy keys of the ordinary typewriter soon tires her out. You can overcome this dally "three o'clock fatigue" by taking advantage of LIGHT TOUCH Tho Monarch has an exclusive type-bar construction, which re-spends ta tho slightest pressure of tho fingers and makes possible a maximum degree of efficiency. Compare the Monarch with any other typewriter and note the difference. Send for Monarch Literature Learn the reasons for Mon-' arch Then try the Monarch to the end that you may know that Monarch: merit rests in the machine itself, not merely in what we tell you" about it. i Monthly Payments MONARCH MACHINES may be purchased on the Monthly' Payment Plan.

A' post card will bring full information. The Monarch Typewriter Co. W. J. Steffins, Resident Sales Manager 22 SOUTH SIXTH Allentown, Penna.

FUNERAL OF JAMES KINERY. The funeral of James Kinery, who died last Wednesday, took place yesterday morning his Tate home, 610 Kidgo avenue. High mass was celebrated over the remains in the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Rev. J. T.

Brady. Burial was made i in the cemetery adjoininpr. The pallbearers were Bernard JIc-Dermott, James Ward, James McGee, Edward Breslin, Patrick JVIcFadden, John Gallagher, Neil McCafferty, and Patrick Costello. The floral tributes were as follows: Roses and carnations, Niece Mamie; carnations, friends; calla lilies and carnations, Hon. V.

E. Lewis. Two Massachusetts men have a Ziachije to Rrind true the bottoms of worn tenpins. held in a clamp while reVOlVmK; knives act aa a plane. The -Man's Column -OF- "The Democrat FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1911 By Koch Person i Comparison Convinces One need only go around and examine the so-called high grade spring suits that are offered by various stores at $20 to $30, and afterwards come and see our special suit values at 15, $16.50 and $18.

The comparison is convincing that this store is "The House of Superior Garments." Buyers of extra good clothing values at moderate prices, know this store as THE ONE PLACE in Allentown where $15, $16.50 or $18 buys a suit of clothes that is usually classed among the twenty dollar and up grades by the average store. But we are also amply prepared for the man who wants to pay over (1 or under for a new spring suit Our $20, $22, $25 and the most qualified productions in hand tailored garments in America. Our special $12. 50, $10 and $8. SO spring suits are the finest low priced clothes in the market- The very best productions of the season are ready for your inspection.

We invite comparison of values and prices, with assurance that those who take a loot: at our new offerings will find an advantage to buy for reason of QUALITY. Koch Person "The House of Superior Garments' CENTRE SQUARE Roller Puts an end to the housewife's flour troubles EVERY GROCER SELLS IT! Bids and Proposals Wanted. Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Lehigh and the State of Pennsylvania will receive bids and sealed proposals for furnishing all labor and material necessary for mak-'injr certain alterations and repairs to the following Burr truss bridges: Bogert's, over the Little Lehigh, Salisbury township; Furnace, over the Jordan creek. Bridge street, Allentown; Egypt, over Coplay creek, Whitehall township; Geyer's, over Jordan creek, Lowhill township; and Sehlicher's, over the Jordan creek, Lowhill township 1. The work to be done to these bridges consists of furnishing the necessary labor and material to bring their strength up to the requirements of a "Class bridge, and make other minor repairs.

2. Said bids will be received by the Commissioners at their office in the Court House, Allentown, until 10 o'clock a. m. on the third day (3rd) of April, 19X1 and will be tliere public SAFE AND POSITIVE CURE of ELECTKO-AilSOiiBENT treatment in. extent of the disease will permit and with- PROC1RAM MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

BIG BIOGRAPH DAY I BIG BIOGRAPH DAY! Showlnq Tenement Life on tho East Side, New York City. The New Bloaraoh. "THE LILY OF THE TENEMENT." This great Hiograph subject shows how a landord who lias gone to collect the rent in one of the Kast Side tenements, otfers the daughter an ensy way to get rid of the daily grind which so enrages his son that lie goes to the girl immediately and offers her an honest heart caring for her the rest of her life. The New Pathe. "MAX MAKES MUSIC." Our old friends Max has a magic flute and he goes on turning huitow to joy and making everyone happy including the spectators of this film.

The New Edison. "THE IRON MASTER." This picture shows how a young ladv who has been forsaken by a duke marries a steel mere punt to save her ot Thei- do rot gel along very well at first but when she realizes how kind he is inalie ui aaa live happily. Pathe's New Comedy. "POTS, PANS AND POETRY." A very tunny film of a temperamental cook who imagines she has great poetic talent. Both "The Victor" and "The Nlcit agement and pictures will be changed In DAYS AND FRIDAYS WANT INCREASE.

A delegation of telegraph operators and signalmen from the various divisions of the Reading Railway Company held a conference with General Manager Dice on the wage question. It is understood that the men want an increase. Wednesday Evening for Union Men and Their Friends SPECIAL LABOR NIGHT For Union Men and Their Friends Wednesday Evening EASTER that Spring Suit erhill, Mass. Died' in New London Sept. 20, 1724.

1756 French burned Fort Bull- Onei da county, N. Y. 1849- Daniel Apppleton, famous pub lisher, died in New York city. Born in Haverhill, Dec. 10, 1785.

1S66 President Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights BUI, PROGRAM-MONDAY AND1 TUESDAY DRAMATIC! ROBBERY 1 A Strong Dramatic Subject. Perfectly Produced. The New Selig "THE EYE OF CONSCIENCE." This picture shows how Harold Hartoii a. trusted employer or the Ios Vegas Mining Company, driven to pesperatton and seeing the superintendent sick on a cot in the otltce and thinking him dead is tempted to steal the pay roll but the ever watchful "cye of conscience" awakes in him and lie is a better and nobler man for having -conquered his temptation. The New Lubin DIPLOMACY." This picture shows llalph Thurston and his wife.

He liked uxcitoment and she liked to stay at home. So lie is delighted when he receives word from Mae ttharpe a former sweetheart, that she is going to nay them a visit. His wife does loot take kindly to the scheme however, iand she feigns insanity and she gets rid ot The New Essany. "TAMING A TYRANT." This t'niinv farce shows how father bullies his wife and daughter, until a young sailor, makes bis appearance in the houehold and turns the tables on father by giving him a dose of bis own medicine. 1st" Theatres are now under one man-both houses MONDAYS.

WEDNES- ATTHELYRIC Saturday Evening, March 25. (No Matinee) JOSEPH BROOKS Presents Monday March 27 EDWIN D. MINER Presents THE AMERICANS In an Innovation Offering Burlesque, Comedy, Vaudeville and Drama. Extra Engagement! -MILLIE DE LEON- The Original "GIRL IN BLUE" MATINEE Balcony, 15c; First Floor, 25c; Parlor Chairs, 50c. EVENING Gallery, 25c; Balcony, 35c and 50c; First Floor, 50c and 75c.

Thursday Evening, March 30. CHARLES FROHMAN Presents ETHEL BARRYMORE In the Double Bill by J. M. Barria Alice Sit-By-the-Fire Followed By the Remarkable Play The Twelve-Pound Look PRICES. Gallery, 50c; Balcony.

75 and First Floor, $1 and Parlor Chairs and Box Seats, $2. MzSMLTOM ST. WHAT'S TRUMP PLAYING CARDS Full Decks, 10c, 15c, 20c 25c; and Congress Gilt Edges, 40c. Pinochle Cards, 15c and 25c-' Ivory Pinochle, 45c. 500 Cards, 11 and 12 spots, 50c.

Brdige Whist cards, 30c Also a fine line of Score Pads, 500 and Bridge Scores. Tally Cards in endless variety. PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS The undersigned will offer at Public Sale at 6S6 Lawrence street, Allentown, on Tuesday, March 2S, 1911, at 2 p. m. sharp, the following household goods, to wit: 1 bedroom suite and bedding, two bedsteads, sideboard, range.

couch, divan, rockers, chairs, carpets, tubs, washer, tables, bed mattress, all sorts of bed clothing, Singer sewing machine, sink, pots and pans, 2 wine sets, water set, ajid. tother dishes. FRANCIS RHOADES, 25-2t 6S6 Lawrence street. reading carriers may Snow attend church Closing on the Sabbath will be giv- en a trial at the Reading post office, commencing1 with Sunday, April 2. There is, air public demand for it.

The object is to lessen the labors of this letter; carriers and clerks and permit them to the Sabbath as day of rest am doing tor men and women daily, inhood signaiixes the presence of one or inary System, which are due to inheritance, Specific Diseases. And all refiex complex and associate diseases and weaknesses of men, and women. will cure you of the penalties associated if the Nervous Debility, Weakening Wasting of Organs, Piemature Decline, oss of Memory, Energy and Ambition, Nervousness, Pimples, Palpitation of the Heart, Shortness of Unaccountable Apprehension of Calamity, the Chagrin and Mortification of Weaklings, the Fright of Contemplated Mar- Wage. by my new and orisrinal method as short a time as the nature and out injuring the parts, when I JJeciine ot the powers of more weakness or' the habit, excesses, or the effects of STltrCTI'liE NERVO-SHXI'AI, DERI LIT BLOOD POISON, PILES, rupture, KinxEY, URINARY DISEASES and CATARLiH. By My Syste Of improved Electro-Medical treatment 1 also cure DISEASES OF THE HEAD, ri- 1 l.s AND NOSE.

Deaf ness and DISEASES OP THE cuint. Tliniichitis DIS EASES OF THE STOMACH, Ll ER AND KIDNEYS, Dvspepsia Indigestion, Contipation, Uright's Disesie, DISEASES OF HE BLADDER AM.) RECTUM. Difficult and Pailful Urination. Piles. Fistula, BLool AND SKIN DISEASES, and all dseases of the NERVOUS SYSTEM and Private Diseases.

CONSULTATION FREE Strictly confidential. A written agreement to cure given. Only curable cases accepted HOURS. 9 to 12 noon, 2 to J. 30 and to p.

m. Sundavs 10 a. m. to 12 only. r.

Swa.ie ALLENTOWN, Pa. 2nd Floor Rear Commonwealth S14 Hamilton Street" Entrants Nsxt to Gas Office PARLOR AND LIBRARY A Timely Showing of the Newest Styles and Fabrics. In imported and domestic woolens of splendid weave and texture with handsome shade and color effects, new and exclusive offerings here, we offer yovu the rarest and choicest collection in the city. Special Showing of Confir-mation Suits Made to Measure In exceptional black and blue fabrics in plain and stripes, and figure effects. We will tailor them for you with good trimmings at such attractive 'prices as low as $18.00, $20.00, $22.00, $25.00 and up.

Business Suits to Measure $20.00 $40.00. Let us show you. THIS furniture store of ours is particularly well stocked with all classes and kinds of late style, desirable and dependable mei'chandise. Parlor and library tables have received their full quota of attention and you now have the opportunity of inspecting thelarg-eat and by far the choicest selection ever shown in Allentown! COME TO LOOK AND IF YOU CAN'T REFRAIN FROM PURCHASING JUST SO MUCH BETTER 'TWILL BE FOR BOTH YOU AND OURSELVES. 1 i REDIMOG BACHfcV.AIftj' 8IXTH AND HAMILTON STREETS.

ALLENTOWN, PA. PARLOR TABLES $9.75 to $50.00. This wide range of prices is conclusive evidence that you'll experience no difficulty in finding what you want and at the price you will want to pay. GOLDEN OAK MAHOGANY AND VERNIS MARTIN Oval, square and round tops in late 1011 designs. LIBRARY TABLES $6.75 to $60.00.

TOUR every want can be filled from such a huge and exceptionally pleasing assortment. The prices too, will meet your approval in each and every instance. GOLDEN OAK, MAHOGANY AND FUMED OAK Oval and oblong tops and absolutely correct in style. "THIS DATE IN HISTORY." March 27. 1625 James I of England died.

Born June 19, .1566. 1634 First settlement in Maryland, that of $1. MariV founded. 1666 colonial governor ot Connecticut, born in Hav SOLD LIQUOR WITHOUT LICENSE Stee Sylvia, a South Bethlehem Hungarian was arrested Saturday afternoon for selling liquor without a license and selling on Sunday. He was held In $500 bail by Squire Bloom.

The complaint was made by Edward Laub, one of the detectives in the employ of the Law, Order and License League. C. A. Dorney Furniture Go. C12 HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA..

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