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v-v-v? V- u- VY'-S" i THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1900. EYERTSrUFDAY IX WEST SCRANTON ji XAXOI PLEOAN" SURROUNDED WITH AN AIR OP MYSTERY. Young People Are Preparing to Surprise the Public with a Production Which la as Yet Unknown to Any One but the Participants Funerals of Solomon Arnold and Mrs. Haddocks Minstrels of the Electric City Wheelmen Other Items of General Interest. A mysterious performance Is being rehearsed at the Washburn street Presbyterian church, which has begun to attract attention, but the promot ers are guarding their notions as cautiously as the proverbial tabby watchoa a mouse.

The name of the production Ik "Kalos Plpgan." whatever that means, and It will be publicly produced at Slears' hall on April 26 and for the benefit of the church. It will be entirely dliterent from anything ever presented In this city, and over 100 performers will be It: the cast of characters. From what can bo learned of the entertainment it Is said to be "oriental, classical, fantastic, clever, plcturcque, attractive, poetical, musical, martial, patriotic, delicate, refined, elaborate, enjoyable, amusing, aesthetic, unique nnd cntrunclng." The participants are constantly drilling under the direction of Misses Sarah A. Jones nnd Clara Sanders, nnd Lieutenant David SI. Pnvls and TJenJnmln Allen nre assisting In perfecting the military manoeuvcrs.

The Sunday c'iool orchestra will assist In the production nnd the following youiiir ladles will be the "Vivian tiler" of the production: Misses Catherine Harris, Allie Jone3, Kate Owens, Bessie Morgan, Mary Edwards, Esther Sanders, Anna Jones, Ik-ttha BandcrJ, Bessie tVInnns, Ella Sanders, Jemima Jones, Mnud S.indefs, Gertrude Jones, Flota Prank, Anna Edwnids and Olive Burrall. PLEASANT FAKE WELT, PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. A.

L. Hyble, of Robinson street, entertained a number of ft lends Thursday evening In honor of thMr guest, Mrs. Falrbrother, of Philadelphia, who returned home yesterday. The time was well spent and light refreshments were enjoyed. Thofre who attended were: Mr, and Mrs.

William Jeremiah, Sir. and Mrs. A. L. Hyble.

Sirs. A. Mrs. II. P.eynolds.

Sirs. F. Decker, Sirs. Gch-llng, Sirs. John Decker.

Sliss Bella Hyble and Byron Hyble. gallon will fix tip box of refresh tnents, regardless of sice and quality, and each one will enclose' her name In the box she prepares. The gentlemen will purchase the boxes at IB cents each as they entqr the house and each purchaser Is expected to share the lunch with the lady whoso name he finds In the box. Ice cream will also be on sale. The proceeds will be added to the building fund of, the new church, and the promoters expect to realize a good sum from the event.

siusic for Tosionnow. The following programme of music will be rendered by the choir of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church tomorrow, under the direction of Professor C. n. Derman: 3IORN1NQ SERVICE. Prelude, Adnglo Andre Anthem, Jesus Thou Art Standing." Shepard Offertory, Mediation Schumann Anthem, "He Shall Como Down Like Rain" Mtek Postlude Clark EVENING SERVICE.

Prelude, Allegretto Relnke Anthem, "Golden Harps Aro Sounding," BhejiArJ Offertory, Prayer neethoven Antchm, Lord Rebuko Me Buck Postlude Clark 4.4. 4 44444444'4 WARNER SAFE CURE STRENGTHENS THE KIDNEYS, And Cures Scalding, Backache, Albuminuria, Dropsy and Dreaded Bright' Disease. pany store property opposite the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church passed Into new hands, the purchaser desiring hlc Identity withheld for the present. Mrs. George Honore has vacated her handsome residence on South Main avenue and moved to Brooklyn, N.

V. The property is on the market. B. Y. P.

U. BOX SOCIAL. The Baptist Young People's union of the First Baptist church will conduct a box social at the home of George Asbury. on North Sumner avenue. Tuesday evening, April 10.

The young ladles of the church and congre- Dufour's French Tar Has Won Success, It Cures Your Cold And Gives You Rest. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. OSCAR KELLER SURPRISHD. The friends of Oscar Keller tendered him an agreeable surprise party at his home on Chestnut street Thursday evening, at which the usual diversions incidental to such gatherings were indulged in. Flashlight pictures were token of the guests before they concluded their merriment.

The attendants were the following: Sllsses Slamc Smith, Anna McDonnell, Kate Snyder, Sadie Handley, Anna Tozel, Lenora Worley, Mary Tlhhen, Story Smith, Lorctta Toler, Lewis Sillier, Frank Shine, Edward Schnff, George Brown. Oscar Keller, Frank Dollman, Reese Griffiths, George Freehorn, Fred Schuller, John Sloran, Thomas Kern and Thomas Durkin. WHEELSIEN'B SHNSTRELS. Rehearsals will begin next week for the minstrel performance which the members of the Electric City Wheelmen propose to give In Slears' hall the latter part of April. The affair will bo under the direction of Prof.

Ott, who so successfully directed the Lled-orkranz performance at Music hall on Thursday evening. Preliminary arrangements will be discussed at a meeting of the boys in the club house tomorrow afternoon. Next Tuesday evening the regular monthly meeting will be held, and after the business session officers will be nominated. Another "stag" will be given In the gymnasium after the business meeting and will be followed by a lunch. FUNERAL OF SOLOMON ARNOLD The funeral of the late Solomon Arnold was yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Ey-non street, where many neighbors, friends and relatives gathered to participate In the services.

Rev. Mr. MacArthur, of the Christian Alliance, began the services at 2 o'clock, and at the close the remains were borne to Washburn street cemetery and interred In the family plot. The pall-bearers wore George Fleteh, William Shcever, John Fruchon, William Andrews, William Arnold and John Habbard. A number of floral offerings wore sent to the house by sympathizing friends, which adorned the casket during the burial service.

FIRST OF APRIL SIOVINGS. The coming week will witness several changes in business places along Slain avenue, and already many families have changed their places of residence. W. II. Morgan Co.

wltl'movo from the Banner block to 103 North Slnln avenue and John E. Johns, the hardware merchant, will ocupy the vacant store room In the Slears building. Richard Nichols, the tailor; will vacate his present quarters and move to the central city, and Clothier Isaac3 will retire from business on Slain avenue. A big real estate deal was consummated recently when the old com- FUNERAL OF MRS. SIADDOCKS.

Rev. David Jones, of tho First Welsh Congregational church, nnd Rev. E. A. Boyl.

of the Plymouth Congregational church, officiated at the, funeral of tho late Mrs. Catherine Mnddocks yesterday afternoon. Both spoko euloglstlcal-ly of tho deceased, who was revered by all who knew her. The remains were Interred in the Washburn street cemetery by pallbearers Williams, Griffiths, Evans, Edwards, Lewis and Anthony. A large concourse of friends and relatives accompanied the remains- to the cemetery.

morning. Prior the burial services were conducted In St. Patrick's church. Edgar, the Infant child of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Davis, of 147 South Rebecca avenue, died yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banker, of North Main avenue, have returned homo from a visit with relatives in New York city. The remains of Mr.

and Sirs. George J. Weather's child were Interred in the Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The Ira Tripp Hose company will meet In their new quarters tomorrow afternoon nnd hold a social session. The new Italian Catholic church on Chestnut street will bo blessed tomorrow morning by Rt.

Rev. Bishop Ho-ban. Another of Rev. de Gruchy's illustrated sermontc lectures will be given in the Jackson street church tomorrow evening. Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city nnd central Hyde Park.

Address orders to J. T. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone 66S3. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON MISS RACHEL OWENS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Number of Her Friends Gathered at Her Home and Enjoyed a Pleasant Evening Policeman Charles E. Perry Also Surprised, by Coterie of Friends Two Funerals to Be Held Today Other News Notos and Number of Personal Jottings. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. ANOTHER SIENTIONED. Frank SIcCann, of West Linden street, member of the firm of Brown SIcCann, hatters.

Is being talked of extensively for tho Democratic nomination for the legislature In the First district. Sir. SlcOann has not announced himself ns a candidate, but his friends say he will at the proper time. He Is a son of the late P. SIcCann, for many years one of West Scran- ton's leading merchants.

Though he has never taken an active interest in politics Sir. SIcCann has a large following of friends' and would make a formidable candidate. Yesterday's Alderxnanlc Doings. Class to Be Confirmed Palm Sunday Other Notes. A Word on Men's Underwear The bitter cold of Winter has passed and the temperate season, when medium weight Underwear is most desirabre, is now upon us.

April and Hay Will Each Bring Its share or warm and chilly waves alternating, and the man who values both health and comfort will adjust his Underwear to the special demands of this changeable period. We Have Underwear Of all weights and makes, ready to show you at a moment's notice, in fine wool, silk and wool, cotton and wool, and we can assure you of garments that will fit you like a glove, no matter what your height, breadth or circumference may be. Our experience, however, is that Otis Underwear Fills the Bill At this time of the year better than anything you can buy, if you get it in a good medium-weight Balbriggan make. It is always soft and kindly on the skin, is Vif sven forchilly days, and it fits snugly to the forth Jvithout being bulky or clumsy. That's Why We Say Otis.

No, it isn't a bit more expensive than good qualities in other makes, and Otis possesses good qualities that none of the other makes have. Drop in today and we'll both show you and tell you why. flefcerized Underwear klrx light blues or flesh color tints will be exceedingly "popular this seasou. Fast colors always, and the appearance of silk at cotton's cost, makes mercerized uu-, derwear safe buying. Special Display Today.

KINDNESS REWAUDED, Patrolman John McCollIgnn is suffering from a sprained ankle, which he sustained by assisting an overloaded resident of Luzerne street to get homo without having to suffer the humiliation of appearing in police court. The aforesaid resident showed his appreciation of the patrolman's kindness by turning on him nnd not only abusing him, but falling on his leg, causing the above-mentioned Injury, which will require several weeks to heal. Gabriel Slanende, of Prospect avenue, had three boys arrested on a charge of throwing stones and malicious mischief last evening. The boys Joe Ryan, John Kelly and Sllchael Sloran were brought before Alderman Lentes, who, after giving them a warning and some good advice, turned them over to their parents. Simon Downs, of Evan court, had Henry Schraeder, of Locust street, before Alderman Kellow some time ago on a charge of assault and battery, and Schraeder had to furnish $300 bail for his appearance at court.

Last night Schraeder returned the compliment and Downs was held by Alderman Lentes for court in exactly the same amount of ball, on a similar charge. SIlss Rachel Owens was delightfully surprised Thursday evening, when a number of her young friends tendered her a party. A most pleasant time was had, music and games being indulged in, and dainty refreshments served. Those present were: Sllsses Slar-garet Stoppford, Allco Slartln, Delia scars, Sadie Rowlands, Margaret Scars, Ethel Owens, Anna Lynch, Leona Webster, Slargaret SI. Lewis, Polly Jones, Blodwen Thomas, Sllnnle Laurie, Rachel Owens, Nellie George, Thomas Blrtley, George Jones, Thomas Lewis, Chnrles Anderson, David Zimmerman, Robert Pierce, Evan Lewis, Harold Evans and Frank Jones.

inniofi 111 Averts ths Surgeon's Knife. READ TUB FOLLOWING INDISPUTABLE EVIDENCE! The Mason Health Defender Philadelphia. ucntiomcn: My left eye nas beut uinnmea, weaK ana "watering" for several mus did not atop years. ho ping to Bocuro relief. Whllo they eased tho eyo somewhat, sno et It i the continually annoying trickling from the tear duct or cure tho Inflammation ard pain.

At times tne nam was exrrui deal nnprntlon would be ho ontv i About the time I had concluded to submit to this operation, A consequent pain. At times the pain was excruciating, Recently the doctor said mora nv. whnso clilla' glen all disfigurement, was remedied by your CREAM OF OLIVES OINTMENT. Not- iiiLLiiiK. inn auu that a surgical operation would bo ho only thing left for mo to secure rellof.

About the time I had concluded to submit to this operation. I hnnnnned to read a testimonial In The Times from a Washington lndy, whoso child's night, as well as ing the wonderful claim made for Crcamm of Olives, I concluded to try the small sample box that wns given out during your fieo distribution at Btevcns' drug store. With this small quantity alone I applied It at night, and a few momenta aiiorwara 1 was ireer irom pain man 1 naa ocon ior mourns. Next morning tne ana naH nincu entirely me Text 's weni wun 11. no ccnsinnuy-annnyin-, jpptd at once, and the TEAR DUCT NOW TIONB, AND THE RUimtUAL OPEKATION POLICESIAN PERRT SURPRISED.

A very large number of the friends of Policeman Charles A. Perry tendered him a surprise party on Thursday night at his home, 2500 North Main avenue. The house was filled with guestB and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all. Among those present were Sir. and Mrs.

William Perry, Sir. and Sirs. Edwin Thomas, Sir. and Mrs. Avery Ath-erton, Sir.

and Sirs. James Smith, Sir. and Sirs. Bert Walker, Sir. and Sirs.

Edward Lamoreaux, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Davis, Sir. nnd Mrs.

David Smith, Sir. and Sirs. John Robinson. Sir. and Mrs.

Thomas Esple, Mr. and Sirs, John Bexon, Sir. and Sirs. Will-lam Kennedy, Sir. and Sirs.

John Knl-was, Sir. and Sirs. William Milts, Sir. and Sirs. Robert Elliot, Sir.

nnd Sirs. Jeremiah Connors, Sir. and Sirs. William Evans, Mr. and Sirs.

Richard Eyans, Sir. and Sirs. William Hodgson, Sirs. Patrick Slay, Sirs. Thomas Wat-kins, Sirs.

Newberry and Sirs. Sykes. T-he Sllsses Sarah Perry, Sara Beese, Slargaret Hodgson, Slargaret Stephenson, Slame Hodgson, Ella Hodgson, Carrie Pern. Jessie Wells. Polly Richards, Slargaret Dawson, Slary Beynon, Jennie Hyland, John Allison, Richard Allison.

Robert Weatherby. Thomas Brown, Richard Bray, James Cansln, James Jones, Thomas Charters, David Alexander, Thomas Hodgson, William Howells, Thomas Sllddleton, Thomas Griggs, James Hodgson. Benjamin Hodgson, George Perry, George Elliot, William Austin, George Wilson, James Wilson and Joseph Wilson. Inftnnimntlnn wn np.irlv nil koiih. niHC nnlns which cr.itured lit limes went with It.

trickling of tears down my cheeks stopped nt once, and the TEAR PERFORMS ITS HEaULAVl FUNCTIONS. AND THE RUHOICAL 1 HAS BERN AVERTED WITHOUT THE AID OF THE SURQEON'B KNIFE. WHICH WAS DECLARED THE ONLY REMEDY LEFT FOR ME. Sly eye feels hotter and stronger than In years, entire freedom from naln. I purchased a large box of Cream of Olives, and since It cured my eye, tried It for Catarrh, which I have suffered with for many, manv oars.

The very first application was magical, relief was Instant, nnd I feel I nhall scon bfc also ENTIRELY CURED of mv Catarrh. I seemed to hnvo trlpil pvprvlhlnir hrtfnre. without relief, hut now, thanks to your Cream of Olives, I found the right and only mini; 1UB1. 1 Kivc my consent tuny niiu iruciy to uuh ucing punusnea, eo mac other sufferers may not be put off by tho druggist with "something Just as good," for I believe I trlrd everything, but found that only Mason's Cieam of Olives was me iruo imim 01 uueaa. (Signed) SIRS.

E. H. 133 11th Washington, D. C. MASON'S YELLOW TABLETS CURB DYSPEPSIA, Relieve tho acute forms in a few minutes romovo the depression-the nervousness.

Tono up your nerves-Impart a wholesome buoyancy gently stimulate tho liver sustain tho weak patient while they cure. MASON'S BROWN TABLETS CURE CONSTIPATION. Take two or three at bedtime; they work over night; In the morning- you have an easy, natural movement, no pain, no griping your liver and head all right. No calomel, aloes or opium. MASON'S RED TABLETS CURE COUGHS.

one on the tongue all the distress will he relieved, tho gasp and strupKlo ended you fall asleep not becnuso the Red Tablets soothe you (for they do not), but becauso they make sleep posslblo by checking tho cough. MASON'S WHITE TABLKTS CURE SORE THROAT. Taken nt the first svmntnms thev are Invaluable thev allav Inflammation check all further development of congestion soothe heal. 1 ney are mo savers. Try them convince yourself.

Mason's Tablets are put up In 10, 2.1, nnd BO-cent boxes. MASON'S CREAM OF OLIVES OINTMENT used persistently for a short period will euro tho worst kind of Catarrh. Also a safe and sptcdy euro for Plies. Twenty-five cents a box. SUSS EVANS RESIGNS.

After nearly ten years of continued service nt the news stand of T. E. Price's establishment, SIlss Jennie-Evans has resigned to accept a position with J. SI. Williams, tho Valley house shoo dealer, SIlss Evans has been identified with the news business slnco the time "Slac" first opened a store on Slain avenue, which was afterwards purchased by Sir.

Price. Her many friends will regret her departure, and wish her success in the new position. CONFIRSIATION CLASS. At St. Paul's Evangelical church, corner Prospect avenue and Beech street, confirmation ceremonies will bo conducted on Palm Sunday, April 8, by the pastor.

Rev. Alfred Ballhorn. Sixteen children have signified their Intention of Joining the church and they will be examined for confirmation tomorrow. The morning service will Ttantln fit 1 A Hfli The children who will be confirmed are the following: Llllle Luft, Carrie Klein. Paulino Leyh, Lizzie Kofsky.

Maggie Leltner. Annie Lesch, Lena and Lizzie Schmleg. Annie Thiedo, Trudle and Lottie Schmidt, Paulino Benke, Willie Daubertshaeuser, John Slohr, John Lebahn, Philip Fetzer. For sale by the following drug stores; MATTHEWS BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail, 330 Lacka. Ave.

M'GARRAH THOMAS, 209 Lackawanna avenue. C. LORENZ, 418 Lack. ave. and cor.

Wash. Marlon. C. HENWOOD 1S09 N. Slain street.

O. W. DAVIS, Providence Square 311 West Market. W. S.

KLONOSKI, 130T. Plttston Ave, Sent for price by the H. T. Masom Chemical Cl. Arch street, Philadelphia, I'd.

DUNMORB DOINGS. Movement to Close Borough Stores at 7 O'clock Every Night Meeting with Success. TODAY'S FUNERALS. The funeral of the late Sirs. J.

R. Bloom will be held this afternoon from the home of her daughter, Sirs. Joseph SUkman, on Church avenue. Interment will be private, and will be mado In Dunmore cemetery. The funeral services of James Boyd, of Cayuga street, who died from Injuries received by falling down the Brlsbln mines, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Holy Rosary church.

Interment in Cathedral cemetery. Warehouse GENERAL NEWS NOTES. The funeral of the late Michael Brill will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Services wll lba conducted at the house, 361 North Hyde Park avenue, by Rev. J.

P. Sloffat, D. of the Washburn street Presbyterian church, and burial will be made in the Washburn street cemetery. The members of Camp No. 333, Patriotic Sons of Amerfea, will meet at Slusonlc hill at 1 o'clock to attend the services.

Nay Aug council. No. 344, Order of United American Mechanics, will conduct a smoker in their hall this evening in honor of their new members. SIlss Sadie Jones, the elocutionist, Is ill at her home on South Main avenue. Miss Grace E.

Decker, of Beach Lake. Wayne county, is visiting friends on Washburn street. Mrs. Simon Thomas, wife of the se lect councilman from the Fourth ward, Is ill at her home on North Slain avenue. William Evans, of Swetland street, was scalded by escaping steam at Finch's foundry Thursday afternoon.

"Fasting" will bo the subject cf Rev. E. J. SIcHenry's discourse at St. David's Episcopal church tomorrow morning.

Chicken thieves vlslttd the hennery conducted by Dr. Thompson on tho West Slountnln recently and carried away thirty of his choicest fowls. Joseph Bird, of 1913 Lafayette street, a car runner In the Brlggs shaft, had the middle nnger of his left hand badly Injured on Thursday by spragglng a rapidly moving car. SIlss SluBsleman, secretary of the North Bcranton branch of the Young Women's Christian association, will leid the gospel meeting at the Young Women's Christian association rooms tomorrow afternoon at 3.45 o'clock, corner Slain avenue and Scranton street. Young women most heartily welcomed.

The Panooka tribe, No. 141, Improved Order of Red Slen," will attend services tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock a the Sumner Avenue Pres-byterlan church. Rev. F. J.

Slllman, the pastor, will preach a special sermon on "Patient Perseverance." Undertaker John E. Regan, of Railroad avenue, left last night for a short business trip to Bridgeport, Conn. On his return ho will begin his campaign for the nomination of recorder of deeds on tho Democratic ticket. The remains of the late Slary KPlly nnd the child of Sir. and Sirs.

Stephen Daly, of Hampton street, were interred in the Cathedral cemetery yesterday BRIEFLY TOLD. The Junger Slaennerchor will meet for rehearsal tomorrow afternoon at the usual hour. Tho William Connell Hose, company will meet in regular session on Monday evening. Mrs. Emella Fredericks, of Egg Harbor, N.

and Sirs. Philip Eckman, of Philadelphia, aro the guests of Sir. and Sirs. FredSIIrsch, of Plttston avenue. Tho gospel meeting nt the South Side Young Women's Christian association 'rooms, 1021 Cedar avenue, Sunday afternoon at 3.45 o'clock, will be led by SIlss Charlotte E.

Savage, general secretary. There will be special music. GREEN RIDGE. SIlss Adelaide P. Hall, of Elmlra, is visiting her cousin.

SIlss Sarah Ford-ham, of Capouse avenue. Sirs. J. D. Evans, of Delaware street, entertained the ladles of tho Asbury Svethodlst Episcopal church Sewing circle yesterday afternoon.

Light refreshments were served by the hostess and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed by the ladles. Among those present were Sirs. J. S. Sillier, Sirs.

E. E. Teal, Sirs. E. S.

Pratt, SIlss Jennie Jayne, Sirs. R. Potter, Sirs. Luther Peck, Mrs. E.

W. Stance, Sirs. C. W. Trever-ton and Miss-Williams.

The SIIbsps Hattle and Florence Brown, of plttston, aro tho guests of Mrs. A. C. Learn, of Delaware street. Prof, and Mrs.

Throop, of Forest City, will spend Sunday with Sir. and Mrs. C. E. Toby, of Capouso avenue.

T. H. Atherton. of Wllkes-Barre, will deliver the second of a series of addresses to be given by laymen at Christ church tomorrow evening, on the subject: "What Think You Christ?" OBITUARY. LITTLE BITS OF NEWS.

The remains of Harry, the young son of Sir. and Sirs. George Wethers, of Sumner avenue, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Service's were held at the home of the parents and were well attended. Interment was made In Cathedral cemetery.

Sirs. Slalla Steel, of Wllkes-Barre. Is the guest of Sirs. Errln Wescott, of Church avenue. Sir.

Gordon Hnger, Ph. of Rome, N. called on his classmate, T. B. Evans, of Davis' Drug store, yesterday.

Sirs. Edward Atten, of Clark's Summit, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Case, has returned home. Edward R. Walker, of Chicago, general agent of the Northwestern Life Insurance company, is the guest of J.

H. The executive commltteo of the Young Women's Christian association will meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Sriss Slunson, a missionary from among the mountain whites of West Virginia, will give an address at the Young Women's Christian association gospel services tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Richard Cowles, of the North End, who has been seriously 111, was yesterday reported as somewhat Improved. A petltlpn has been circulated by several of the clerks of the borough to tho storekeepers for the early closing of their stores, and general success has been met with thus far.

The movement Is for the closing of tho places of business at 7 o'clock every, evening except Saturday and the pay days of the Pennsylvania Coal company, A. D. F. M. Spencer Coal company, and the evenings after each of these pay days.

The early closing movement Is an assured success with the consent of tho following merchants, who will close their stores as above: F. E. Swartz, Spencer Keller, SI. J. Costello, Harry E.

Spencer, E. A. Stevens, Sloran Ryan, Thomas Hcnwood, SI. J. SIc-Donnell, Burke Gllllgan, P.

J. Slur-ray Union Cash stores, W. J. McCarty, William Brady Sons, SI. T.

Glynn, McSIillan Harper, J. E. Schuller, George J. Kunz. John B.

Hobday. AMUSEMENTS. I-V-VMI ACADEHY OF HUSIC, BUNaUMDBR RBIS. Lesiees. II.

U. LOr.0, Dime matinee dally. COOK-CHURCH STOCK In a repertoire of sctnlc productions. Evening prices 10, "0, 20 cents. of TOMORROW'S SERVICES.

Rev. J. L. Kreamer, pastor of the Dudley Street Baptist church, will preach tomorrow morning nt 10.30 and evening at 7.30 o'clock. The morning subject will be "Tho Love of God." At the close of the service the Lord's Supper will be administered.

The evening service will be on "Eternity." Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon and prayer meeting as usual. Dunmore Stethodlst Episcopal church, Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, pastor.

The pastor will occupy the pulpit at both the morning and evening services. The subject In the morning will be "The Lord's House Filled With His Glory." In the evening, "The World's Great Philanthropist" will form the basis of the discourse. The other services will be aB usual. One Week, Commencing Slatlnee Slon- day, April 2. WAITE'S NEW STOCK COMPANY And Concert Orchestra.

Supporting the young romantic actor, SIR. N. 8. WOOD. In scenic productions, Monday matinee and night, "ORPHANS Or NEW YORK." Prices Evenings.

10, 20, 30 cents. Slatlnee, 10 cents. ST. THOMAS COLLEGE HALL RCTUKN ENGAGEMENT OF THE PASSIONPLAY ONE WEEK, Every Afternoon, 3. Every Night, 8.15.

Twice daily. Matinees Commence Tuesday. ADMISSION 85c, RESERVED 50c. Do It Yourself And a Doctor's Fee Test Denotes Kidney Trouble Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Is the Only Medicine That Will Positively Cure Yon.

Trial Bottle Free. William Powell, of 153 Wee street, a well known resident of Dunmore, died yesterday morning about 10 o'clock after suffering several weeks with pneumonia. The deceased was 40 years of age and was an active member of the local camp of Patriotic Order Sons of America. He is survived by his father and mother, Sir. and Sirs.

Blsthan Powell; wife, nee SIlss Woods; a brother, George Powell, and six children. The funeral will taKo place tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Bervlcea being held at tho homo on Rlgg street. Interment will bo made In the Dunmore cemetery, Francis, the one-year-old son of Sir. and Sirs. John StrassburgT, of CS3 Beech street, died on Thursday evening after a short Illness.

Tho funeral will take place this afternoon pt 2 o'clock and interment will be mado In the German Catholic cemetery at No. S. Francis the young child of Sir. and Sirs. Frank Hunt, of 933 Qulncy avenue, died Thursday of bronchitis.

The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning with services at the home. Interment will be made at Peclivllle. It is easy to tell whether your Kidneys or Bladder are diseased. Take a bottle or glass tumbler and till it with urine. If there Is a sediment a powder-like substance after standing a day and night, If It Is pale or discolored, roov or stringy, there is something wrong with the Kidneys, Other sure slsns of disease aro a desire to urinate often, cnln In the back, or if your urlno stains linen.

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Send your full postofllce address to tho Dr. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, N. and mention this paper. They will then mall you a trial bottle of Favorite Remedy and a valuable medical pamphlet free, giving full directions for its use. Every reader of this paper can depend upon the genuineness of this liberal offer, and all sufferers from the diseases mentioned above should take advantage of it at once.

TOLD IN A FEW LINES. An entertainment for the benefit of the St. Mary's Church Improvement society will be held In Washington hall on April 19. A committee Is vigorously scouring the borough nnd doubtless their efforts will result in a most pleasing programme and evening of pleasure. Services at Saint Slark's church, fifth Sunday (Passion) In Lent: a.

holy communion; 10.30 a. morning prayer, litany and sermon; 3 p. Sunday school and Bible clai-s; 7.30 p. evening prayer and sermon. W.

A. Sterner, of North Blakely street, received news yesterday afternoon of the accidental death of his brother-in-law. Sir. Elschelberger. at his home In Bethlehem.

The unfortunate man was struck on tho head by the large limb of an apple tree. The members of the local order, Patriotic Order Sons of America, are requested to meet at the lodge rooms In the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' hall tomorrow afternoon, to make arrangements to attend the funeral of their Into brother, William, Powell. William Henderson has moved his family and household goods to where he will reside In tho future. Sousa's Farewell Concerts. Philadelphia, March 30.

Sousa and his band gave their fnrewell performances hero this afternoon, tonigni ann tomorrow nlcht. They are expected to sail for Paris about April 3, where they will appear at the opening of the great Expo, sition. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Hava Always Bought Pierce's Harket Fresh this morning. Strawberries.

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Boston ana Home Grown Lettuce, Radishes, Celery, Spinach, Cauliflower, New Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Turkeys, Ducks, Chickens and Capons. All kinds of Fresh and Salt Water Fish and Smoked Pish. Oysters, Clams, Scal'ops and Farcy Creamery Buter, New Laid Eggs, Best goods, reasonaoie prices, prompt uc-livery. PIERCE'S MARKET, aSIKSe (We have four telephones at our retail store.) 3 POLITICAL. THIRD LEGISLATIVE pursuanco of a resolution of tha Republican standing commltteo of tho Third IcelMattvo district of Lackawanna county, adopted at a regular meeting held on Saturday, the 21th day of Febru-nrv 1000.

tho district convention will be held on Tuesday, tho inth day of April. 1900 at 2 o'clock p. In tho arbitration room of tho court house, Scranton, for tho purpose of nominating a candldata for the legislature and electing two (2) delea-ntes to represent said IcsUlatlvo dls. trlrt In the state convention to held at Harr "burg on April 25 1000. and trans-nctlng fcuch other business as shall ba bvicilanco committees will hold primary rloctlons on Saturday, the 7th day of April, 1000.

between the hours of 4 and 7 P'Fnph election district fhall elect one a Qualified elector of said district, fo act" as a member of the legislative standlm- committee for the next ensuing calendar year, whose name shall bo citified to on the returns to tho dlstrlcc CtCaVndldates who have thus far regis- SIcnrs building. Scranton. nnd those who are desirous of registering will observo the requirements of rule 6, which rends ns follows: "Each candldata must register his full name and postof. nddress with the chairman pf the Pglslatho btundlng committee, and shall nay his assessment to the district chairman at least twenty days beore the prl-murv election, or his name will not be printed on the olllclal ballet." Saturday, tho 17th day of Starch, 1900, Is tho la-t day for registering and paying the assessment. T.

J. Slatthews. Chairman. Attest: J. E.

Watklns, Secretary. Scranton. Feb. 2S. 1900.

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FOURTH DISTRICT CONVENTION Under tho rules adopted at the last district convention, notice, is hereby glv. en that the convention for the tourtu LoBlslutivo district will bo held In nurke's hall. Carbnr.dale. day. the 2.1d day of April.

A. D. 1900, ut 4 o'clock p. for the purpose of nominating ono candidate for of the Legislature, and for the election of three delegates to represent said LeRlslatlve In State convention tohe hold at Harrlsburg. April 25.

A. P. 1900. as well as for tho transaction of such other budness as shall bo proper. Vigilance committees will hold primary election on Saturday, the 21st day of April, 1900.

between the hours of 4 and 7 o'clock p. m. Candidates for the offices nbovo named will register with tho secretary in Car-bondalc. nnd shall pay thUr assessments on or before tho 10th dnv of April. 1900: otherwise the names will not be printea upon the olllclal ballot.

4 J. W. Smith. Chairman. Attest: Samuel 8.

Jones. Secretary. Carbondale, P.i Slarch 27, 1900. a TRIBUNE WANT ADS. BRING QUICK RETURNS.

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