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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-12
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
vlsduct Project Is the Topic Most
Eagerly Discussedby People Of
This Part of the City.

As might be expected, the viaduct pro-
tect to be voted Tor next Tuesday Is one
OF the leading, III not the upperinost, topic
on the West Side at present. Inc heeu ot
such u structure across the tracks AZ 'he
foot of West Lackawanna avenue hiil mas
been felt by all classes for the past tweii-
ty years. and Tot many years has Deem
continually agitated by the people. Many
plans and suggestions have been cohsiu-
cred, each of which had It's adhtrents,
but the present idea was thoroughly dis
cussed by the West Side board OF trade
and unanimously adopted aS the best one
to carry into effect. because It will serve
the purpose of security TO life and limb
and avoid the many vexatious delays 10
pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
The people have since, with practical
unanimity endorsed 1t, realizing that 1t
will do away with the uncertainties or Inc
threatened claims for damages which the
former plans encountered. This subject
was made the theme or discussion AT
regular meeting of the central board OF
trade, and endorsed but one vote being
cast In the negative. Ii Is therefore pam
% be seen that the insinuation that the
project was invented and fostered by
the Traction and Delaware. l.ackawania
and Western railroad companies II purely
the fruit of imagination. 1t is project
OF the people for the people and, we trust
by the people on Tuesday next.
Our high school and other cducatiohiil
institutions would be more largely at
tended were IL not for the line or dam
gerous railroad crossings which menace
life and limb in going to and from the
central city: the benefits of the Albright
library would be greatly enhanced could
these death traps be avoided, and the
city's parks enjoyed by scores who now
fear to take their lives and those of their
little ones In their hands in reaching them.
TO those of our citizens who are en-
gagged In any manner of business requir-
ing teamiEg 1t would be of incalculable
Halke in the saving of time In the course
pf u year were the viaduct built. and 10
)hose who use the Traction company's We
'hicies (the electric cars) 1t would be
boon long looked for. The latter class or
people have fully as much claim as the
former. and their time and comfort
should also receive consideration.
The property can be purchased and the
structure can surely be built for the sum
the people are asked to vote for, together
with the pledges of the corporations in
terested. and the increase in taxation
viii not he felt. The laborer will con-
tribute 2 cents u year. the miner and me-
cbnnic 3 to cents, and the proper'y
holder i cents on every 500 of assessed val
uatiOn. VIII We wait until some calami-
" shall have occurred before We arc
awakened TO the absolute necessity Il
bridging this most dangerous of crossing:
In our fair city?
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pcttit.JOnes Nuptials.

The nuptial ceremony of Samuel d. Pet
tit, of Nova Scotia. formerly of this side,
and Miss Annie S. Jones, was performed
yesterday at high noon at the home of the
brides brother-in-law, W. W. Evans.
of &33 North, Rebecca avenue Rev. W. $.
Jones. pastor OF the First Welsh Baptist
church, read the marriage rites of the
Baptist church. As the bridal party en-
tered the main parlOr. Mrs ID. Il. Thomas
played Lohengrin's wedding march. Miss
Martha Davies. of Eynon street was
maid Of honor, and G. A. Williams acted
as best man. The bride was becomingly
at'ired In q travelling costume, blue in
color, with black trimmings. She carried
roses. Miss Davies wore Il gree gown.
with trimmings of similar hue The
wedding ceremony was nicely arranged
ond was impressively performed. After
Mr.. and Mrs Petit had been declared
man and wife wedding dinner was
ee"scd to the few intimate friends and
relatives of the family who Witnessed the
ceremony. On the 3.I Delaware. I.arka-
wanna and Western train, Mr.. and Mrs.
Petit left for New York. They will per-
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124-126 Wyoming Ave-
124-126 Wyoming Ave-

Our extensive alterations are pro-
crossing rapidly and We are crowded
for room and must move our stock,
therefore We quote some of the many
specials below:
20 pieces Of double fold plaid Dress
Goods.
LEADERS PRICE. 9Xc.
so pieces all-wool and silk and wool
Dress Goods, worth 15c,
LEADERS PRICE. 35c.
10 pieces of all-wOol Dress Goods,
worth soc,
LEADERS, PRICE, 2Oc.
Is pieces of Dress Ginghams, good
quality, worth Sc,
LEADERS PRICE, SC.
so dozen bleached Turkish Towels,
real value 35c.
LEADERS PRICE. zoe.
25 pieces of Wool Mixtures and all
wool Checks and Plaids,
LEADERS, PRICE. 14c
II pieces OF new printed Warp silk,
the very newest effects for waists
and skirts,
LEADERS PRICE. 4sc.
100 pieces Of fine printed Batistes
and Dimities. none in the lot
worth less than 10c,
LEADERS, PRICE, &c.
o,VVV Sdiuo vi w ASH oliES, IlOut Ill
the lot worth leas than soc.
LEADERS, PRICE. 25c.
One lot Of ladies' Corset Covers all
sizes.
LEADERS, PRICE, &c.
One lot of ladies' Muslin Gowns,
Mother Hubbard yoke. trimmed
with cambric ruifle.
LEADERS PRICE, SOC.
One lot Of ladies' Muslin Drawers,
LEADERS PRICE. 19c.
IL dozen ladies ibutton real Kid
Gloves,in tans. modes and browns.
every pair warranted, regular
price sla5,
LEADERS PRICE CSC.
IL dozen ladies' j. B. Corsets, bOned
throughout with whalebone. in
whites and drabs, all sizes. regu-
lar price 800,
30 dozen ladies' laundried Shirt
Waists In new spring patterns,
made In the latest style with extra
large sleeves and warranted fast
colors,
LEADERS PRICE. 49c.
One lot Of ladies' figured Brilliant
Inc Skirts, lined throughout,
LEADERS PRICE, 81 .49.
Several lots Of much handsomer
goods, Leaders prices, s3.!5, Si.9S
and upwards.
SO dozen more of mems choice zoe
Neckwear in tecks. four-in-hand
and Clubhouse ties and band
bows,
LEADERS PRICE, 25c.
20 dozen mems natural wool Shirts
and Drawers, handsomely trim
med, all sizes. worth 75c.
LEADERS PRICE, 43c.
100 dozen mems mixed Seamless
Half Hose. regular 1Oc quality,
LEADERS, PRICE, &c. a pair.
One lot Of Outing Flannel, special
LEADERS PRICE, 3lsc.
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manently reside in Yarmouth, y. s.,
where MIR. Petit Is employed rs secretary
OF the Coast Railway company; both
young people are held In the highest re-
gard by a large circle of riertls. MIR. Pet
tit has arisen by perseverance and pluck
to Il position which Is trustworthy and
lucrative. His many acquaintances here
extend the best wishes for the young peo-
pies welfare.
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PHoTOGRAPHER-C Photos. $40
per dozen. They are just lovely. Con-
vince yourself by calling at Starner's
Photo Parlors. 10l and 103 South Main
GRoCERIEs-Y Revere Standard Java Cof:
fee is uneXcelled. The leading cofre OF
the day. For sale only mt +. w. Mason
d Co. Fine Groceries. ll6 South Main
SECOND HAND TURNITURE-Cashf for
ANYTHING you have to sell. Furniture.
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and see the
stock OF ]. c. King. 1924 and los6 jack
atrnaf
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West Side business DIRECTORY.

PLUMBiNG-William d. Griffiths. II;
North Main avenue. does first-class
Plumbing, Steam Heat and Gas Fitting.
Satisfaction Is strictly guaranteed. 9
BARBER-Hair cutting and shaving done
in a first-class manner at John II. Reyn-
old's Barber Shop, at Fairchilq's Hotel.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral de:
signs a specially. Floral figures. useful
as gifts. at 104 South Main avenue. Har.
riet j. Davis, florist.
BICYCLES repaired. scissors ground,
tools sharpened saws filed. keys fitted.
machines repaired by w. l.. Steenback.
dealer In Guns. Fishing Tackle. under
West Side bank
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NICKELS MAKE DOLLARS.
Traction Company's financial State.
ment shows Fair Earuiu iucs

menf SHOWS Fnir Enrnfn fnCs.
Following will he found the financial
report of the Scranton Traction COM
pany for January. and the seni-annual
statement for the last half OF 1885,
1896 Changes.
Gross earnings. ........ S2j.IS5 Inc. $3.50
Operating expenses..... 13,iG2 Dec. 49l
Net earnings. .......... $11,7S2 Inc. $G,41
July ! to Jan. 81:
1895. Changes.
Gross expenses. ........ 1874 .0t5 Inc. $36,59i
Operating expenses. 9i.676 Dec. As2
Net earnings. ......... $S9,3 ,339 Inc. s37,617
Reynolds Bros, Hotel Jermyn, Wy
oming avenue. -
Reynolds Bros, Hotel Jermyn, Wy
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News Of the Suburbs.

TO WOMEN
Women suffer from many
weaknesses!
Women complain Of bear
ing down sensations and
backacheS.
Women are Oftentimes
weak, gloomy and de-
sp0ndent.
Women need not suffer If
they will be wise.
Women can avoid all this
suffering by taking
Warmers Safe Cure.
Women who have tried it
know that it always
gives relief.
Women who wish to
know more about this
great health giyer
should write to War
ner's Safe Cure Co.,
Rochester, N. Y, for
treatment blank and il
: Illustrated pamphlet.
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Board of Trade Meets.

The West Side board OF trade held a
regular meeting last evening. The board
is head-over-heels in the viaduct pool.
Last night tine viaduc. was the chief topic
OF discussion. The deed for the land ON
Robinson street will be handed over to
the city next week. The document is now
being prepared at Philadelphia. Manager
S!lllman leaves today for the Pennsylva-'
mia metropolis TO obtain the deed. City
Engineer Phillips moved that vote OF
thanks be extended to the central city
board of trade for their hearty endorse
ment of the viaduct.
In regard to the deciding of the Fellows
cemetery plot, on South Main avenue, TO
be used by the city as public park, there
seems TO be u mistake somewhere. Two
of the seven heirs were seen yesterday in
regard to the reported offer. They say
that there Is no truth whatever in the
report. The information came from
seemingly trustworthy source. but the IN
former was mistaken. Ex-Mayor John
II. Fellows, whose father now deceased.
was at the head OF the Fellows, was seen
last evening. He knows nothing Of the ru-
mored intention of the heirs to present
the property. The trustees who were ap-
pointed for for the estate are all dead
and the most of the heirs have sold their
interests in the large property to q man
named Wellington. in New York state.
Mr.. Fellows saws that no one is properly
endowed with the power or giving the
Fellows cemetery. AT last nights meet
ing of the West Side board of trade Pres
ident Mason. who Is at the head OF the
committee appointed to ske that sides
walk is laid in front of IAe Fellows Gem
source Of the reported offer and would
endeavor to bring abouts the gift. re
thinks that a park at that place would
do immeasiireable good.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

use. where, except for the very young
girl. the short skirt should hardly ever
appear, but for the street maintain the
popularity of the skirt that escapes
the ground. Remember that many Of
these so-called street gowns that
are imported are intended for the wom-
an who does her shopping In her car
riage, and whose gown has no more
street wear than 1t gets in passing
from the carriage to the shop.
The long clinging skirt should be re-
served for dresses like the last two pic
tured to-day, but for dresses like that
In the third picture short skirts are
the only sensible wear. This Is u sec
ond example of the employment OF
soft silk, the material being faille that
was striped apricot and mordore in
fine hair lines. The bodice was en-
tirely covered with embroidered llnon,
on each side of the center was an in
serted panel Of the skirt material and
a narrow vest was visible in the CEN
ter At the shoulders the linon bands
were ornamented with large gold but
tons. The stock collar was black vel
vet and was bordered with narrow
frill of cream Nalenciennes. The cuff
trimming and the belt were also black
velvet.
Other silk weayes than those already
enumerated take the form of tissues.
1t Is useless to mention the many
names, for each establishment invents
some new designation calculated 10
catch the ear, while the goods itself
may be less than the name pretended.
In general these weaves divide them
selves into gauzes, crepeS and chiffons,
with few transparent weayes that
are little more than veil-like tissues
Crepes show all sorts of varieties, and
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
The Cow Ate the Ring.

A gold ring that is supposed to have
spent nearly two years in a cows stom-
ach was sent the other day to its owner,
a young lady of Homestead. Two
years ago the young lady was visiting
on dairy farm near here and while
in the barn picked up kitten and
tossed it in pile of chop and bran,
With the kitten went gold ring from
her finger, which could not be found,
and was given up and finally forgotten
Several days ago Edward Jones, a
Suterville butcher, bought a COW from
Frank Hough, the dairyman, and WHEEL
the COW was killed the ring, with the
young lady's name engraved on 1t, was
found in It's stomach.-Pittsburg Com
mercial- Gazette.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

are adapted for all uses to which deli
cacy and grace of fall are essential
Crepe should never be lined stitfiy, but
should always be used where it can
fall by its own weight; it is simply
preposterous to stretch out delicate
crepe over a stiff lining for a jaunty
skirt; taffeta is the material for such
use. Make the crepe into negligee
gown, little loose jacket for tea, or
into Il graceful bodice.
In putting it into negligee, you'll
find few prettler models that this
fourth illustration. This dress was very
pale green crepe de chine. The low
wide lilac ribbon with white chiffon
plea ting at the edges, the ribbon form
ing a huge bow at the waist with loose
ends to the skirts hem. A black satin
belt showed at the back only, and two
very deep ruffies trimmed the sleeves.
Whether the silk chosen for a negli-
gee have an old-fashioned or new
tangled name that. the shopper never
heard of till the salesman spoke it. II
should be soft and tlaring. If it is In
dia silk there's nothing new in the
name, but the gown can be very, pretty,
nevertheless. The gown OF the femaih'
ing picture was sketched in India
silks, one being yellow, the other hello
tropc. Draped reyers of the yellow
silk ornamented the bolero and were
edged with'silk galloon. The plastror
was white tulle, n large bow of hello
tropc ribbon hung from the waist and
the sleeves were of the novel shape in.
dicated.
Copyright. $780,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
Imitation of Pearl.

When nitro-cellulose, dissolved In al
cohol and ether. or in soda and potash
soluble glass, is spread over a surface
of wood, paper, glass, porcelain, or
metal, and the solvent allowed to evap-
crate, the film remaining is said to have
the appearance of mother-of-pearl. The
proportions recommended are: / part
of nitro-cellulose, rs parts of alcohol go
to 100 per cent?, 81 parts of ether.
With soluble glass as solvent, ten
parts of this to ninety parts of water
are employed.
The nitro-cellulose may be pure or
crude, or in different stages Of nitrifiea-
ton, as gun cotton, etc. Ethyl or methyl
alcohol and sulphuric or acetic aether
are recommended. The degree of con-
centration of the nitro-cellulose may be
varied within certain limits, which
variations produce different results.
The addition of bisulphide Of carbon
in the proportion Of 20 parts to 100 of
the above solution, or the addition of
benzine, produces a difference in the
brilliancy and arrangement of the col
ors of the iris developed on the mother
of-pearl-like surface.-Boston Journal
of Chemistry.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

deal-that is, little trimming 10 put
ON to many skirts, but this change has
come so gradually that there is no IN
povation in it. Even now you can
wear the plain skirt whenever you
want to. But just now there is much
talk of a thorough innoyation-the re-
turn to fashionableness of a long skirt
that must be held up. Still she is n
mere encourager of the tickleness OF
fashion who admits, so far as she her.
self Is concerned, the return OF the
long skirt for street wear 1t Is true
that many of the choicest street gowns
imported have the skirt touching all
around and the least little bit draggy
at the back. But this is by no means
imperative. Seize upon the permits
sion for long skirts andadaptltto house
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
wasn't anything now to ram with

wasn't anything now to ram with
even If l had plenty to ram. But the
bear didn't show up, or down, rather,
and after a minute or two 1 slipped
around to see what | was expected
to do next. To my infinite relief l
discovered that could go home or
do anything else | wished, so far as
that bear was concerned, for he was
kicking his last kick and going along
the road to bear heaven as fast as he
could 60 ! sat watching him for I'VE
minutes or more, and then when | was
sure he was approachable ! went up
to him and Investigated while. !
don't know how long he would have
lived if l had not fired that last shot,
probably to this day, for the Jewelry
had only parked up his face and blood
led up his eyes so he couldn't see, be-
sides cutting him up about the neck
until he was weak from loss of blood,
from which he would easily have re-
covered with three or four days rest
in his den, and the beautiful $50 lead
pencil of my best girl had simply cut
a pretty round hole through his ear
and gone to meet the watch chain, |
suppose, while the ramrod, the poor
and despised ramrod, the last resource,
went into his eye, and so his brain, and
killed him."
"Where Is that ramrod now? In
quired the reporter.
Ia. Il oil hpU a
one of the cuff buttons that caught
in his hair, but the others were 50 in
jured by the shock that l only got 10
cents a pennyweight for them, and
there wasn't enough to hardly pay
expressage."
81 should think you would have Of
fered reward for the watch chain
and the pencil?'
II did," said the drummer sadly, "but
| never found the pencil. The watch
chain brought me the only luck had
In the whole adventure. I had offered
500 for its return and | got the twenty
myself, for being out there the follow
ing year | went fishing one day in a
lake near the hotel and inside of Il fish
l caught found my chain"
"Rusted" queried the listener.
"No, sir" was the indignant and
honest answer. Didn't l tell you all
my jewelry was 1S-karat fine, war
ranted not to fade;" and the listener
believed the drummer fully, for there
never was yet drummer who would
elaborate a statement when 1t was
about a matter of business.-New York
Sun.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
styles with many ruffies and general

styles with many ruft1eS and general
pertness, while the smooth, soft fold
ing weaves adapt themselves to the
more romantic graceful and dignified
effects. A taffeta may be lined with
stiffening, while a soft hanging silk
should be lined only with material
that will add to its effect of thick rich
ness. 1t Is not often that the two sorts
of silk, the crisp and the soft, are
combined In one costume, but they
were put together in the original Of the
above small picture, and in very
novel way. The dress was biue-fgured
silk, the serpentine figuring and the
tight sleeves marking 1t for new, with
out giving to 1t any especial distinc-
ton. That came, however, In a bodice
shaped wrap of changeable taffeta.
This had plain-fitted back and fronts
to match the latter, slightly open in
the center to show the bodice of the
suiting. 1t had novel revers and bell
epaulettes in place of sleeves, and two
long ends hung down from the waist
A pair of turquoise buttons marked
the waist, and the whole garment was
edged with a narrow rufl1e of black
ribbon. Chiffon could be used for this
ruffle IL 1t were desired, and the whole
garment could be of black satin, If
that were preferred to the taffeta.
In silk of the softer sort was the sec
ond gown sketched here, and it was in
biscuit color. Two rows of black vel
vet ribbon adorned the bodice front,
initiating a round yoke ut the back.
The narrow vest was white point
d'esprit laid over the silk, and 1t was
finished with narrow frills of tulle, the
same coming around the wired collar,
which was garnished with narrow
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
WHEN THE WIFE is GONE AWAY.

When The wife has gone away, they tell
me that | seem
Like some one that's a-walkin an a-talk-
in in dream.
move so quiet roun the house, an speak
SO soft an low,
Or sit there by the winder, where her
sweet geraniums grow
Or take the willer rockes beside the old
fireplace,
An stare above the mantel where I see
her picturd face,
For hours and hours together! I'm
STRANGE" the neighbors say,
An they don't know how TO take me,
when the wife has gone away!
The mockin' bird keeps singin' in the old
mulberry tree.
An from the little garden all the roses
ned to me.
The mornin sky is just as bright-ain't
anything to blame
It's jest my heart nin't beatin' right, Jest
inc that amt the eame
You see when folks has lived so long to-
sether, through the years
That sometimes brought 'em gladness an
sometimes signs and tears,
They kinder feel like they was one, an
hard it is to part;
An they time each others absence by
the beatin of the heart.
An so. I'm always lonesome when the
wife is gone away.
II seems jest like it's winter roun' the
roses Of the May,
An there amt no joy in Twin, an there
ant no peace or rest,
Till once more we're united, an l fold
her to my breast.
Utica Globe
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

are called all sorts of new and wonder
full names. Weaves that combine
satin lustre of surface with SILK tex
ture are among the very beautiful ma
terials for house and evening gowns,
adapting themselves to the empire ana
large wasted classic styles of the new
est mode. The old standby, gros grain,
reappears often brocaded beyond rec
IGNITION. Gros grain damask Is
way of designing weave OF great
softness, together with the gros-graln
fabric. A few mongrel weaves are
shown with fancy names, combining
the crispness of taffeta with satiny
surface.
In selecting, remember that the crisp
weaves suit stiff, swirling and 1aunty
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
A New Telephone.

A Russian electrician named Kills
chewsky has perfected a telephone
which practically disregards distance.
At recent test between Moscow and
Rostoff, 800 miles, talking, singing and
instrumental music at one end of the
line were distinctly heard by listeners
at the other. An experiment Is to be
made by land wires and Atlantic cables
in talking between London and New
York
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
Mountains of the Moon.

The mountains of the moon are in
mensely larger in proportion than those
of the earth The moon is but one
forty-ninth the size of the earth, but its
mountain peaks are nearly as high.
Twenty-Five are higher than Mont
Blanc, which is within a few feet of
three miles high. The highest is lit
tie more than four miles and half.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18
The Greedy Crocodile.

The moment that a young crocodile
breaks its shell 1t is to all intents and
purposes as active as it is any time
during its life. 1t will make straight
for the water, even II it be out of sight
and good distance off, and it will pur-
sue its prey with eagerness and agility
during the first hour of its free exist
ence.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

A doctor never does we'll until he
earns the reputation of not telling his
wife everything he knows.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-11-18

q A man usually uses his best jodg'
ment in buying cigars, and his poorest
in Selecting wife.