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Evening star., 1897-03-09
MAJOR McKINLEY'S FAVORITE CIGAR
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.

Canton. Ohio, January >, 1887
Mr.. W. f Chandlee, Ebbitt House, Wash
ington. D. C.:
NV Dear Sir: Major Mckinley directs me
to acknowledge receipt of your kind letter
of December ~. calling his attention to
a conversation which took place IN the Ed
bitt House i, 1SSS-
Major Mckinley thanks you for your ex-
preston of good will and also for your
courtesy in sending him box of his old
favorite cigars Yours very truly,
JAS. BOYLE.
Private Secretary.
The cigar referred to by Major Mckinney
In the above letter Is the SELECTO. sold
only by w T. Chandlee at the Ebbitt
House cigar store and by ChaTdlee & Row
zee 1887 Pennsylvania avenue, next 10
the Post building Major Mckinley smoked
the Selecto during all of his fourteen years
in Congress He has used not fewer than
:,.,.tsp of them Selectos sell at three for
- cents. 81 per hundred. $50 for box OF
nifty cigars. l have sold 2.SO.Wn Selectos
W. f. CHANDLER,
Cigar Store. Ebbitt House
Chandee & Rowzee, 1897 Penn. avenue
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Important Auction Sale.

Those in search of fine furnishings will
have an unusual opportunity in a sale TO
take place at Sloans auction rooms on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next
week The catalogue includes furniture cf
the best periods. tapestries. old clocks, cid
solid silver ware. Sevres. Delft, Chinese
and other porcelains. ard many other
desirable objects. Full particulars will he
given in our advertising columns and the
collection will be on View. above on
Monday and Tuesday next.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount vernon al
10 a m. and 2 pm.
Steamer Newport News for NorIoik aHo
Fortress Monroe at . pm.
Trains leave 13l4 street and Pennsyira-
MIA avenue for Mount Vernon at $40 lo:oo
II a m. and 12:aJ. 2:OJ and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave 13IH street and Pennsyiva-
mia avenue for Arlington hourly, from ;
q M TO pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Received by tho Pre.tdent.

The executive board of the national Rap-
tist convention was granted an audience
with the President yesterday afternoon.
The delegation consisted of about 100 COL
ored preachers. Rev. Daniel Morris, presi-
dent of the local ministers conference, in
troduced Rev. Bishop johnson, DID, who
delivered an address of welcome to the
President, in which he pledged the loyalty
of the colored people CT the country to the
new administration. President Mckinley
replied briefly.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Tomorrow is the Last Day
Df Reluceal Rufex In ..AIa

The Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat CO
Will sell tickets to Fort Monroe and Norfolk
AT reduced rates until March TO- Inclusive
good 10 return until March II. inclusive
Fare for round trip. $3.50. The ONLY dIr.c,
ard most comfortable route. See ad paee 10
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
A Valuable Reference Book.

One of the best books Of its kind ever
published is The Evening Star Almanac.
AS reference manual it has no equal and
few if any. contain SO much valuable mat
Ter. IL has been carefully compiled to NEE.
the demands for an encyclopedias in con-
densed form. This little volume is for sale
at The Evening Star office. OF news stands,
for y cents a copy
Evening star., 1897-03-09
51-2 HOURS

All rail, via Richmond and the Z. and y.
route Leave Washington Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays. i:2l pm, from 9TH
street station. Solid train, comprising
combined car. parlor car. dining car and
observation car. Tickets at PENNSYLVANIA
offices and at depot Full Information at
q ard O. ticket officeS.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Mr. James F. Oyster has appealed to the
District Supreme Court from the judgment
of $50 awarded against him last month
before Justice of the Peace ONeal. In
suit filed by Henry p. p Thompson. The
plaintir claimed xs0 damages. charging
that one of Mr.. oysters numerous delivery
wagons collided with him and injured him
and his bicycle.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

It's well worth crossing F street to see
the magnificent showing of tulips at Guides,
l224 F. 20c. dozen up.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

In buying, selling or storing furniture go
to Sloan's, 1907 G street, best location and
best results.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-09
CITY ITEMS.

For Coughs md Throat Troubles
use Browns, Bronchial Troches. They re-
lieve all Throat irritations caused by Cold
or use Of the voice.
The Bethel Literary and Historical As
sociation will be addressed this evening at
the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, on M
street between 18th and 10th streets north
west, by Mr.. H. w. Ferris, Yale University,
1885," on 1.-The Influence of Moral Ideals
on Race and Nation"
Evening star., 1897-03-09
SPRING LAM

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John K. Kelly, 9th ct wing Cen
ter Market.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Largest lunches of NiuIcts for soc.
In the city Also fresh-cut flowers of all
kinds u J. Louis I.oose's, 18th and F-Adv
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Observation-Disclosures sticks everything 1oc
mh5-tf,Stf
Evening star., 1897-03-09

F Sale of medical books at Sloan's, 1857 {,
street. 7:3O p.m.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

2Sc. On the Dollar saved
On Painting. Rooms pepered from e up
F. G. Nolte. $40 9th st. NV. No branch.
dk-t,kh,s>tf
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Money to lend at and 6 per cent on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Henry Gray and Joseph Carroll, two
young white men, were convicted in Grim
inal Court No. l. yesterday afternoon, of
assaulting Builder VIM: 8. Watts, in LIE
Droit Park, the 10Th Of last December, and
Chief Justice Bingham sentenced them to
three months in JAIL
Evening star., 1897-03-09
THEY WE'RE MARRIED.

World wheels, $40, at Sloan's, 14O7 G ST
Evening star., 1897-03-09

The attention of readers is called TO
the trustees sale Of the valuable proper
ty improved by the two-story and base
ment and attic brick dwelling No. 726 18th
street northwest, which takes place to-
morrow afternoon at 4:3O o'clock See
advertisement for description and terms.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

The Best Lumber, $l.OO Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th and New York av
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Wheeler Il Wilson's Latest No. o.
High arm, rotary motion. Only machine
with ball bearings. At the beginning OF
this session 1t was selected for exclusive
use in the sewing department of all OF the
public schools of the District Office. AT
9th st. NV. btw. D and e. no2l-s. tn, III, tt
Evening star., 1897-03-09

No. 1 Mantels. 81 Libbey & co.--Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

When dasay,ors drowsy take Beecham's Pits
Al
Evening star., 1897-03-09

house.
The Crystal Maze.-The Crystal Maze, at
427 7th street, continues to be a drawing
card, and Is patronixed night and day by
a curious, fun-seekingr crowd that is al
ways satisfied after fshort time spent in
the intricate labyrinths constructed by the
mirrors. During inauguration week the
maze was crowded and the doors had to
be closed time and time again until some
of those in attendance had departed, thus
making room for th9 great crowd outside.
| The maze is an endless source of fun, and
| those who have seem: 1t once invariably
wish to try a second Experience with the
| deceptive glasses.
The Vftascope.-Thk Edison vitascope is
now in complete running ORDER and may
be seen every day as Columbia Temple.
| adjoining the Columbia Theater, on r
| street, at IL 80 a. m. and 2:30. 4:30 and SIS
| pm The Vitascopet is one of the best
| known machines Of the kind in existence.
| hurdle racers express strains going at ter
| rife speed, the fire department going into
| action, the fire and rescue of children from
a burning building. sea waves breaking on
| exciting and interesting scenes. They are
| full of life and acton, the only item
| remaining to make them a perfect delinea-
tion of the scene INTENDED to be represented
| being that Of color.
| Soldiers Home Dramatic Company
Thursday evening the Soldiers Home Ora
| matte Company will appear again at the
| Home Theater In Charles Townsend's ".Rio
Grande," g. three-act comedy-drama, de-
plotting scenes from life in New Mexico
| The parts have been assigned as follows
| Jose Segura, the wealthy Spanish -Ameri-
can and the villain of the play. Mr.. Test
Capt. wybert, the young lover and victim
of the Villains scheming. Mr.. C. T. DAILY
jeremiah Biggs, q Judge fond of orafing
/, Mr.. Harry English Cadwallader: the n. a.
soldier, Mr.. VIM. Hutchinson. Mr.. Town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
.JERMYN.

The board of health met Wednesday
evening and re-organized by electing
William +. Sullivan, president: DR.. S.
=. Davis, secretary; health officer, DR..
l. S. Graves; sanitary officer, James
Hosie.
Mrs. Trim, of West Pittston, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. T. b. Craw-
ford, on Second street.
The suit of Addie Hopper by her
next friend Edward Phillips, against
John Ball, of Scott, for wages said to
be due her, was heard before Squire
Robinson. II. ID. Carey, esq, appeared
for the plaintiff. Judgment was given
in favor of plaintiff.
A warrant was issued on Wednesday
by Squire Robinson at the instance of
Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, for the arrest of
Max Klopfer, of Archibald. who is
charged with running the toll gate at
the foot of Rushbrook road, and re-
fusing to pay the toll.
Mrs. Frank Davis, of Uniondale, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Bray, Of South Main street.
The following chiefs of Monsays tribe
Improved Order of Red Men, were rails
ed at a recent meeting: Prophet, John
w. Jones; sachem, Charles Netherton;
senior sycamore, Peter Allan; junior
sycamore, Joseph Beckwith; keeper of
wampum, Hosmer Fowler; chief of
records, w. S. Toman; collector of
wampum, John II. Siegle first warrior
William MorcOm; second warrior
James Scutt; first sarnap, Fred Dave;
second sannap, John Reese; guard of
wigwam, Henry Sanford; guard of the
forest, Chris, Whitney
Many people in town regretted to
hear yesterday of the death of James
Bragg, who died on Wednesday even
ing at West Pittston. Fer some years
he was employed both at the Jermyn
pharmacy and at Davis drug store, and
while a resident of this place made
many friends.
neYtf riend, Edward Phillips, against
The Brownson Literary society met
Wednesday evening and the following
programme was rendered: Vocal solo,
Tessic McLaskey; recitation, Nellie
Stanton; select reading, Katie Quinn;
vocal solo, Sadie Tinlin. A debate that
was to have taken place was post
poned until next meeting.
Miss Name Timlin, who has been in
New York for the past two weeks, re-
turned home sterday.
Mr.. G. G. Plyer, adjuster for the
Lancashire Insurance company, was in
town yesterday.
Mrs. j. II. Wheeler and daughter, of
Second street, are visiting friends in
Clark's Summit.
The announcement of the death of
James Doud viii be found under head
of obituary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
WELSH GIRLS GIVE
A GIFT TO GOD
Miss Jane Jones, Once a Servant, Gives
II To q New York Church.
THE PROPERTY Is WORTH szs,OoO
IL Represents the Savings of Three
welsh Girls Who Planned the Press
ents Long Ago--She shrinks From
Praise--NotesF From Wales.

Miss Jane Jones, who came to this
country from Wales i'm 1860, and then
secured work as a house servant, has
transferred her property, which is val
ue6 at $4,000. to the Park Avenue
Methodist church, of which she is a
member
Miss Jones is woman CT strong re-
lir!ous tendencies. She has held posi-
tons such as housekeeper for the AS
tor, Vanderbilt Roosevelt and other
wealthy families. She saved the money
she earned. Her sisters-Margarer
who came from Wales with her, and
Mary,who followed year later-Iolned
her in investing $4,000 in a mortgage
on piece of property in East Seventy
second street many years ago. They
continued to save the money they earn
cd, and the wealth they amassed was
used to purchase the five-story double
apartment house No. 1886 East Eighty
fifth street. The title was put in the
name of Mary, with the understanding
that it should be left to the survivor
of the three, and upon her death
should be returned to God from whom
it came"
Mary and Margaret married and are
deau, Mary having died about three
years ago. Jane then became the sole
custodian of the property. Her mar
ried sisters left no children.
HER HEART FULL OF KINDNESS.
Miss Jane found joy in her sacred
trust. She lives in one of the apart
ments of her house. She is fifty-eight
years old, but does not look it; is jolly
and kind, and her tenants who have
met misfortune know nothing of dis
possess warrants.
The debt of the Park Avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal church is 100000, and
there was some talk recently of rails
ing money to decrease the amount
Miss Jones surprised the Rev. DR.. AL
bert d. VAIL the pastor OF the church,
by Offering him her entire fortune. He
declined to accept 1t, because he be-
ieved that she should not be deprived
in her declining years of the comforts
that would come from possession of the
money she and her sisters had worked
hard for. Miss Jones insisted that the
church should have the money and said
it belonged to Cod.
A compromise was then effected.
Under it the property was transferred
to the church last Monday, and G. b.
DlSDfOW, real estate dealer, was aD-
pointed to manage the estate for the
church and to pay the full proceeds to
Miss Jones during her life.
JUST SING THE DOXOLOGY."
DR.. Vail desired to publicly announce
the gift at a prayer meeting. Say
nothing about it; just sing the Dox-
ology," said the donor, and when it was
sung at the meeting only a few of
those present knewsof its special sig
nificance.
Il want no public mention made of
this matter" said Miss Jones to me
yesterday II am plain, old-fashion-
ed old maid. My sisters and | always
intended that the property we had
should go back to God, who gave it, I
| am simply carrying out the programme
that was made long ago."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands Of People Have Dyspepsia in Its
Worst PORN and Do Not knowIr

A weak stomach is the cause of about
nine-tenths of all disease, yet In most
cases the wrong thing is treated and
the true cause overlooked.
This is because a weak digestion pro-
duces symptoms resembling nearly ev-
cry disease because IL weakens and
dlsturbs the action of every nerve and
organ in the body; poor digestion
causes heart trouble, kidney troubles,
lung weakness and especially nervous
break down or nervous prostration,
the nerves cannot stand the wear and
tear unless generously fed by well di-
gested, wholesome food
Keep the digestion good and no one
need fear the approach of disease.
Mrs. II. NJ. Lee, of Rochester n. "
writes: For the sake of suffering hui
manity ! want to say that from child
j had very weak stomach, threw VI
my food very often after eating and
after a few years nervous dyspepsia
resulted and for more than twenty
years | have suffered ineXpressibly.
/ tried many physicians and adVer-
tised remedies with only temporary re-
lief for nervous dyspepsia and not un-
til ! commenced taking Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets last September, six
months ago, have 1 been free from
suffering caused by the condition of my
nerves and stomach; in short chronic
nervous dyspepsia.
1 have recommended Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets to many of my friends
and now | want in a public way to
say they are the safest, pleasantest
and ] believe surest cure for stomach
and nerve troubles. / write my hon
est opinion and l will gladly answer
any letter of inquiry at any time and
feel that ] am, in my small way, help
ing on good cause.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets is not a
patent medicine, but they contain only
the fruit salts, digestive acids and pep
tones necessary to help the weak stom-
ach to promptly and thoroughly digest
food.
All druggists sell Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets at so cents for full sized pack
age and anyone suffering from nervous
dyspepsia, sour stomach. headaches
acidity, gases, belching, etc. will find
them not only quick relief but a rad
ical cure.
Send to Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
for little book describing cause an6
cure of stomach troubles giving symp-
toms and treatment of the various
forms of indigestion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
AVOCA.

Regular Lenten devotions will take
place in st. Mary's church this even
ing.
The Primitive Methodist choir will
meet tomorrow evening for rehearsal.
Miss Cassie Moran is able to be about
after a long and serious illness.
Mrs. Michael Buckley, of the North
End, attended the funeral of Mrs. Jo-
seph keenan,, at Parsons, on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Hugh Goodwin has purchased a
lot on the West Side and will erect a
horne at once
Mrs. Murphy, mother of Constable
Murphy, is seriously i'll at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Studders
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Simons, of
Wilkes Barre, spent Tuesday at the
residence of MIR. and Mrs. Andrew
Clark.
Mrs. Charles Davis of Jermyn, visit
ed at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. G. w. Lower, during the week
The Bennett lodge, 907. Independent
Order of odd Fellows, will install off,
GERS tins evening. Grand Master Davis
of Scranton, will perform the installa-
tiOn ceremony.
The news of the death of Mrs. James
McKane, formerly of this place, was
shock to her many friends in this
town to whom she had endeared herself
by her many agreeable and kindly acts
among them. a large number will at
tend the obsequies at Green Ridge this
morning.
Miss Kate Barrett, of the North End,
is sufferer from hip disease.
Invitations have been issued by the
Independent Social club of Moosic to
reception in Dymond's hall on Fri
day evening, April %.
Mr.. Fred Marsh, of New York city,
is circulating among friends in town
this week.
A large congregation attended the
reception rendered Rev. ID. II. Smythe
in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday
| evening. An excellent programme was
rendered and addresses were made by
Messrs. Charles Monte, William Dick
| and Charles Aikman. Rev. A. L. Lin
| dermuth welcomed the pastor. Re-
freshments were served in the class
| rooms during the evening
Mrs. John Snyder and Miss Williams.
of Trucksville, spent yesterday at the
Snyder residence on South Main street.
ON Thursday evening burglars tried
to effect an entrance into J. +. Mitchelrs
grocery store on the West Side They
succeeded IN breaking the glass pane
of the door and We're about to complete
their work when Mr.. Mitchell appear
ed on the scene and confronted the viii
lains but being unarmod d they succeed
ed in making their escape. This de-
SpiCable work has been going on for
some time ana when a few of them
are brought to account for their acts
the citizens of the town will rest more
contentedly than al present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHERING.
A Birthday Party on Belmont street
Largely Attended.

About eighty friends assembled on
Wednesday evening at the Lackawanna
house to congratulate Mrs. Louis Brun-
ner, OF Belmont street, upon her twen-
ty-ninth birthday. The Germania So
clety was wei! represented, so that the
evening passed pleasantly with singing,
dancing and social fcstivity. The tables
were loaded with all the essentials of a
sumptuous feast and the company APP
preciated the bounties provided. Dur
ing the evening Frank Burrows, I'm
behalf Of friends presented Mrs Brun
ner with two handsome rocking chairs.
The music for dancing was furnished
by Professor Rennie Among the guests
were: Messrs. and Mesdames J. +.
Beck, J. C. Hartman, Arthur Locke, II.
c. Lee, George Dubois, Joe KIantz.
Carl Rosiegar, George Yarns, Joe Sheck,
Louis Rehkop. Rev u. A. Ehinger, and
Messrs. August Buchart, William Cole,
Albert Johnson, Ed. Krant2, Henry
Schwedler, George Dow, John Wark,
Frank r.. Whisplate, William Fuller,
Louis Siebold, Professor Rennie, Frank
Flood, A. a. Engln Walter Thomas,
Misses Tessie Kergstes, Annie Wark,
Clara Garish, Mrs. William Bingham,
Mrs. Joseph Billery and Mrs Conrad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
TUNKHANNOCK.

The Wyoming County Sunday school
convention will be held in Tunkhan-
mock on May and 6,
Judge Sittser will have charge of the
ceremonies at the banquet of the Pres
by.erian club this evening.
David Il. Gray has just received an
elegant wall soda fountain from Buff
salo.
Wallace Haines, who has been at the
Wilkes Barre hospital for the past
month on account Of appendicitis, is
improving. An operation was per-
formed a snort time ago.
Aaron Brown has been in Scranton
for the past ten days. He is a juror
on the Anna Dickinson case.
Mrs. William /. Avery, wife of Coun-
ty Treasurer Avery, is being treated
at a hospital i'm New York state.
Mrs. Tewksbury, of Scranton, has
been spending ii few days with Mrs.
Dr. Denison.
Miss Jennie Roach has finished her
first term in dancing lessons here, and
has decided 10 give another six lessons
Next week will be vacation for our
public school.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

c., E. Spencer and daughter, Marjory,
and G.. S. Kimball left Wednesday for
visit with friends and relatives in
Ypsilanti, Mich.
Miss Hattie Pascoe is visiting with
friends i'm New York and Brooklyn.
Miss Ellen Burke, of Scranton is a
guest at the home of Michael Moran,
on Pike street.
Frank Faulkner cut his wrist while
unloading some sheets of tin from a
car Wednesday.
Mrs Charles Hines and son, Leon, of
Cemetery street, are visiting friends in
Dalton
Mrs. Emma Belcher, of Ariel, Pa,
is visiting her sister Mrs. f. NJ. Oliver,
on Darte avenue.
Misses Lottie and Bessie Ellis were
visitors in Scranton Wednesday.
MIS-. L. c. Partington, of Portland,
Me, who has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs Fred Frank, of Washington
street, left for her home yesterday.
Peter Larkin is home from college TO
spend his Easter vacation.
Miss Mary Warrington has returned
from Port Jervis, where she has been
visiting friends.
NJ. ID. Lathrope, of this city. conduct
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-09
TAYLOR.

n most pleasant social event was the
birthday party that was rendered Mr..
Elmer Davis at his home in Greenwood,
on the occasion of the nineteenth ami
NelsarY of his birth, on Tuesday even
ing. The evening was pleasantly spent
in games and other amusem ants until n
late hour. Vocal and instrumental mu
sic by several members of the gather
ing added greatly to the pleasure of
those present. Delicious refreshments
were served. These present were: Miss
cs Annie and Jennie Lowering, Della
Knapp, Sarah Fox, Ida Jones, Lizzie
Lowering, Lillian Crandelmere Sadie
knapp, Sarah Danks, Tillie Watkins,
Lizzie Rowson, Susie and Nellie Nc
Cracken, Miss James, and Messrs. Ell
mcr Davis, Isaac Thomas, Edward
Jones, Walter Mullen, Evan Davis, John
r. Thomas, David r. Davis, John Crit
tiths, of Taylor; Thomas King, Mr..
Joseph, Edgar Davis, Joseph Morgans,
Harry Davis, John and Charles Cadw-
gan, Howard Davis, Fred Jones, of
Hyde Park, and George Evans, of
Duryea.
James Thomas, row mine foreman al
the Storr's mines, but late of the Pyne,
has moved his family to Providence,
where he will reside permanently. In
his departure this town has lost one
of its most noted musicians.
Mrs. Cobleigh, who has been confined
TO her home ON Main street for the past
three weeks, left for Philadelphia We'd
nesday morning to undergo treatment
at one of the leading hospitals in that
place.
The Price Library association will
hold a business meeting this evening.
Members are requested to be present.
Mr. Alfred Harris, of the First ward
moved his family TO Coleport. Pa, on
Wednesday.
The many friends Of Rev. F. A. King