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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-19
Els un remedio infalible

despu6s de almusrzo. Els un remedio infalible
que debe solicitarse en- todas las boticas.
~ En- Corral Viejo (Ponce), Sc suicide ell
zapatero Francisco Rodriguez, dandose trece
cuchiladas en- ell bajo vientre con una herra-
mienta de trabajar. En- seguida Sc present6 Ell
Juzgado, acompafado del doctor Redondo
quien manifesto que ell individuo era va cada-
yer. Segun manifestation de varios vecinos
dicho individuo Sc encontraba padeclendo la
horrible enfermedad de los celos.
~ Ha regresado 4 Ponce, nuestro esti-
mado amigo ell sefor don Rosendo Matienzo
Cintron.
*"* Nos 1nforma un vecino de Catano,
que en- aquel poblado existe un case grave de
titus, en- un nii1o hiio de- un matriculado en-
cargandonos llamemos la atenci6n del senor
Alcalde de Bayam6n, para que disponga 10
que proceda, con ell fin de evitar Sc propague
tan terrible enfermedad.
*** Cotizamos cafe en- esta capital: classes
corrlentes para Cuba de s2l5 ASIA Pil6n de
dc s23 q $239. Hacienda de 1927 $2s
**x Los mondadientes de naranio que se
lmportan del Japon Sc hacen a mano; pero es
tai Ia destreza que adquieren los obreros, que
uno solo hace hasta una gruesa en- un dfa.
Xxx Los mejores impermeables ingleses y
500 colchones en- clos Dependencies acaban
de rccibirse hoy. Fortaleza, ndmero 80.
Xxx Dlcen de Santo Domingo que los res
tos de don Jose Martf han sido sacados del
cenlenterio de Santiago de Cuba enviados a
Nueva-l York. Con este motive han sido redu-
cidos prison ell capelan ell administrator
de dicho cementero.
Xxx ST tiene usted que comprar algo de
quincalla, terreteria cristalerfa, loza, baterias
Gle coclna, ETC., ETC., visite a2tes el Bus0y de
los Passa1os. Estamos seguros deque en- ningu-
ma otra parte lie venderan d usted como en- es-
te ESTABLISHMENTS, cuyo lena es BENDER 6orato
x*# Con carga general para varios pro-
cedents de Barcelona, y escalas, entr6 hoy al
al puerto de esta capital ell vapor nacional J.taa
Foryas.
*** Dicese que entire varios conservado
res de esta capital, ell nombre de nuestro
amigo el senior don Gumersindo Suarez, para
sustituir nuestro malogrado amigo don Juan
Brussi, en- el cargo de Diputado Provincial
*** Seg1n hemos dido, pareoe que Sc agi-
ia ell pensamiento entire algunos individuos del
honrado grenaio de artesanos, de contribur
con un dia de trabajo i las obras de la demoli
cion de Las muralas.
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LICOR De BREA DEL DOCTOR GONZALEZ


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LUNA Hermanos, Y Conpahia.Gi;ss??n !. lo' i

importadores en- Puerto Rico del famoso vino
tinto blanco de mesa, marca A,,guc;ana
Ninguno otro 10 mejora en- pureza buen sabor
En- dicho establecimiento Sc acaba de recibi,
tambi&n un extenso surtido de vinos de Jerez
Champala superior, icores fnos, turrones
mazapanes, frutas en- su jugo, en- almfbar J
aguardiente toda clase de artfculos fnos del
giro. Nadie presentara un surtido mejor para
las Pascuas Ano Nuevo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-19
VA RE 0 A D IS.

pnr 2uenn+2rep su dueilo con urgencia, Sc
" oaeo".~'oo venden muy baratos varios
muebles buenos utensilios, varias obras Ii,
bros } de lujo, magnifco polifono GAIA
de mlsica automatica GAIA de nogal lujosa,
con mas de sesenta placas dc pleas diferentes.
Ell ordenanza del castillo Gel Moro dara ra-
z6n. 3-2
10 MEJOR }
Cuando Dios hizo ell mundo
Dijo-; Me place!
Pero en- esta armonfa
Falta un contraste?
Tranquias selvas.
Apacibles amores 80.
Ah, ST.! :. la suegra.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-19
J. T Silva y Compalia TErwhN ! coLt. s;,ts 81 sf'

tambien por cable sobre todas las plazas de
Espaha sus islas adyacentes por cantidades y
memories de $25. Gira sobre las plazas princi-
pales de Francia, Alemania. Austria, Belgicai
Holanda, Dinamarca, Bulgaria, Russia, sueci,
y Noruega, Suiza, Italia, Portugal, Rumania,
Servia, Turqufa, Grecia. La Argelia ell
Egipto, Siria Tanez. Sobre New-York. San
to Domingo, Isla de Cuba.
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lillian eilu2 SAN JUSTO NUMERO 1s1
'"''a' o"'u Dep6sito de Maquinas de coser.
Compra, Venta Alquiler. Sc dan q plazos
10 mismo las nuevas que las usadas, siendo
responsible la misma maquina: lanzaderas y
agujas de todas classes para las mistnas infni
dad de accessories diffciles de enumerar, AIDE
mas Sc compran venden muebles usados. San
Juan Puerto-Rico. (3l D. 81
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Va IIenn Ell rico win, galego marca eCerece-
~ "'so do,, que tan merecida fama ha
alcanzado en- Puerto Rico, debido sus buenas
cualidades; hora es va de que ostente la media
LA de oco que tan dignamente ha ganado en- la
Exposition de Puerto Rico. Lo recomeuda.
mos sus costantes favovorecedores. - Cere-
do, He1manos Compalfa.
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Iicor basamco de brea vegetaI del DOCTOR G0NzAL

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be n aeon
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

your weight get one who will wash the
dishes with a meat axe or Will spend
whole DAYS trying 20 avoid building the
fire or chopplng the wood. II you want
an anti-fat remedy. get some one VINO
will lean heipicssly on YOU ana can zen
a tent pin from a hard boied egg There
are lots OF them 10 be found They VII!
helm YOU TO discipline your temper.
For useful articles OF wearing apparel
a sweater stands at the head or the isl.
IL is like whiskcy. IL keeps you warm
i'm cold weather and cool In hot weather.
IL can be used as pillow, a olanhet;;
and a bathrobe. and u cannot be lhJureu
bv anything short Of coniiagratlon.
A couple OF pairs OF old trousers, pan
OF ovcralls. an old soft hat, short NICK
coat and a pair Of heavy. thick snoes,
moderate weight underwear and cotton
socks should complete your warGrooe.
For two persons going on a two-Wtt,N IN,
Trim fiftv mounds OF -four, half OF ~ peihs
TAKE PLENTY OF BLAN y - -.
graham. should bc carried along ln.ao
fresh meat is necessary. but ten po,uo,-,o
Of bacon. to pc used for frying ana s"o ~
ming bread. should be included IN All
Isl II will he found 70 be great ue'.'
mora convenient than lard. Bedns ar , -
@tanto article. When The iaraer ' enso
low S,"p tbcv viii IN void which nothing else
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

nut TO bed. The darkey felt proud OF the
honor of serving a distinguished general
and the next Governor, and the Generai
was inclined to be communicative. which
delighted the negro very much, and made
him feel at home with his guest. When
he took the Generals arm OF and laid II
on the table he commenced TO express
great sympathy. saying: 1T sho' Is bad
for a man 10 loss he arm dat erwayl IAN
dc Yankees done dis did dey?" When
the General told him to take his leg on
the negro thought he was joking, but
went at il IN business-like way, though
ne was almost ready TO shed tears OF
sympathy this time. Placing the leg on
the table by the side OF the arm, ana
looking at the General said: "Umph' leg
off on one side. an arm on on tother'
Dat is too bad, to cut man up In dat
sort O. way" The General saw his oppor-
uinity for a little fun had come. so lean
ing his body forward. said; come now
take my head OFF, But the negro was
gone.
~ POLK MILLER.
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Inner
hn rn1err;,,, ru1Ncs 10 TAKE ALONG.

SOME THINGS TO TAKE ALONG.
Although nine-tcnths Of your ADVISERS
will tell you 10 the contrary, hyNei'',ee
less the articles which you shoulu 60 -
are nearly as many as those Whlon EOr
should leave behind. The things VIM u
are most essential necessarily otptn" -
a great measure upon the lovasio' 90, ~.
vo,Sr camp For instance. ~ you are 70
inc far into the North Woods. where the
nights are likely 10 be cold, larger SUD
ply Of blankets than would ne felui.Su
along the coast IS needed. Ana, on ln'
other hand. rubber oiahNets w ' ~ an
atively necessary along the borders OF an
inland lake where the dew Is eAlrehlt,g
heavy. while IN a dry country they NVuiu
he only a burden.
Nowadays the specimens supply houses
furnish everything that could POSSIBLY
he az any service 10 camping party.
For SIS an entire kit OF utensils can be
bought IL includes al articles except the
tent and bedding The compl't" "''Hfi'--
ment is packed IN compact telescope
csse not much larger than those used
bv travelling men. aud incluoes "A stove
ana oven 10 be placed over a brick or
stone stove a bsst'nG pan. Ratchet with
detachable handle. three fryins pans
which can be folded up when not IN use
a dark lantern. pepper and salt bottles,
a strong carving knife. TIN plates. cups
and saucers and knives. forks and spoons
suffieient for eight persons. me complete
outfit does not WtiSn tlAttch PObiNs-
The best and most serviceable tent Is
the regulation army tent. with wall and
fiy One feet by H. which Is large
enough 20 shelter four persona comforta-
blv can be bought for about SIS including
a nv Of eight ounce army duck.
WHAT TO WEAR
Having selected a tent and your utensiis
land II Is difficult 10 md ANYTHING mere
eefyiceab.o that the tl5-dcliar easos-tne
next most necessary article is a camp
lng companion. II you yearn TO reduce
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
Other Bargains Below,

Best Virginia Comb Honey. 1Oc. pound.
Carolina Rice, per pound. &c.
Layer Figs. Sc. pound.
Best Creamery Butter, 15c. pound.
MasOn's Preserving Jars. filled with
mustard far and all l0c.
Imported Switzer Cheese. zoe.
Boston Baked Beans, &c. can.
Good Cooking Butter, &C. pound
New North Carolina Cut Herrngs, &C..
dozen.
Best Virginia White Corn, CSC. bushel.
New North Carolina Cut Herrings, SC.
dozen.
Best Oats. 25c. bushei.
Brownstuff. CSC. cwt.
Shipstuff, 65c cwt.
Armours Washing Powders. for &c.
4 pounds Imported Macaroni for 25c.
/ pound La Favorita Baking Powder,
one spoon. Sc. Best on the market
Gunpowder Tea, zoe. pound. Try II.
and you will use no other.
1Oc. bottles Sarce, sc.
Root Beer, &c. bottle.
Decent Box T. NJ Backing for Sc.
Carolina Rice 4c. pound.
Ice Cream Salt 10c. peck.
Carolina Rice. SC. pound.
Iced Honey Cakes. Sc. pounds
Freezing Salt l0c. pound.
New Irish Potatoes. l5c. peck
Best New Crop New Orleans Molasses,
40c. a gallon.
Tea Dust. 15c. pound. Good as any tea
you ever drank.
Creamery Butter. 15c. pound.
cans Jelly or Apple Butter for &c.
Large bars Jefferson Soap. &C.; regu.
lar sc. bar.
boxes Washing Powders for Sc.
Large cans Fern Condensed Milk. 7c.
Battle AK Rolled Oats. in pound pack
ages. Sc.
can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

where the Old Negro Drew the Line on
General Nichols.

General Nichols, OF Louisiana, COM
manded a brigade OF infantry during the
Valley campaign in Virginia, which so
immortalized the name Of Stonewall Jack
son. In one Of the three famous victories
over Banks. Milroy, and Shields the Lou
isiana Brigade bore a conspicuous part.
and It's gallant commander was carried
frop, the field MORALLY wounded, as every
one supposed. BY good nursing ana Skill
full surgery the life Of the genera was
saved. and his State is proud Oh MIN To-
dav as their Ex-Governor, VINO Is no"
serving his people as one Of the judges OF
the Supreme Court. lie loft leg ana an
arm on the battlefield, and lost one Oh
his eyes lie wears an aruicih les OH
one side Of his body, and an arm on the
opposite side. The pluck when ehaoieu
him to withstand these terrible WOUNDS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
In Lard and Bacon

Country Hams. l0c. pound.
Sliced Cooked Ham. L l-2c pound.
English Cured Sugar Cured Shoulders,
i-2c pounds.
Pure Lard. SC.
Best Leaf Lard, Sc.
California Hams Sc. pound.
Best Bologna Sausage. &c.
Five-Pound Tin, Pure Lard, for &C
Ten-Pound Tin. Pure Lard. Tor DC.
Country Salt Pork SC. pond,
Country Bacon. 1-2c. pound.
Salt Pork. ic.
Breast Bacon. l-2c.
Country Jowles. Smoked. &c.
Boneless Ham. l0c. pound.
Armour's Washing Powder 2l-2c' pox'
Pearline, for 7c
1-pound box Old Dominion or Good Luck
Powders. Sc.
5 dozen Clothes Pins for Sc.
5-year Old cider Vinegar. 2oc. gallon
10c. box Electric Stove Polish TOT &C.
IA pound Good Green or Mixed Tea Tor
&c.
1 can Best California Pears. for DC.
pound Large California Prunes' &C.
boxes Washing Powders for &c.
] pound Lemon Cakes for DC.
2 cakes Kitchen Soap. Sc. -
Corn Starch. ? papers SC.
Cedar Tubs 30c.
pounds Country Butter &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

and TO which he is indebted for his life
perhaps more than 10 any other cause,
sticks to him yet, and he is one Of the
most joval Of men, enjoying good joke
as much as anybody. lie tells this on
hmself: ~ ~ t1fl q
When canvassing for Governor he was
invited by a lady who knew of his loss OF
limbs. 10 make her house his home, ana
he accepted. She ordered her man servant
who knew nothing of the Generals mis-
fortune, 10 see that he was comfortably
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
In Flour.

Rest Flour I'm the wcrld-Silver King
Patent Family Flour, $3.50. or zoe. sack
Snow Flake Patent Family Flour, $40.
Hecker's New York Best Gold Medal
Patent Family Flour, $50, per barrel, or
&c sack.
PulsbIrv Flour. s. q barrel or 32c. sack.
Pearl Minnesota Patent Family Flour,
s435 or CSC. sack
Carolina Rice &c. pound.
70 package Bread Soda, sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

'Noye forward please" said the conduc-
tor I'm the crowded cable-car.
mot on your life" replied the gentle
man addressed, taking fresh grip on the
strap. =.
FORM who wish TO get In continued the
Wen. they cant have my place. This
lady is my wife, and I know this road
from start 70 nnish- II anybody Z going
son. Pm onto this roads orryesW-9on-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
Geo. E. Anderson, Jr. Church
Hill Stock.

2 pounds Good Coffee for 25c
Large Cans Table Peaches, sc.
Best Cocoa, &C.. can.
Large cans Apples. Sc. can.
A Sugar Corn as fine as you ever a'e
al sc. a can.
Thistle tomatoes. 1-2c. can.
Early June Peas. Sc, a can.
Wheat. 15c. per peck.
Boston Baked Beans. tomato sauce, &c.
can.
l0c. box r. VI. Backing, Sc.
California ApricOts. can. l2c.
Plotted Tongue and Ham. &c. can.
Large cans Salmon. &c.
Bartlett Pears, &C.. can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

Mixed Spices for picking, 20c. pound.
Zinc Wash Board. l0c.
Can Best Corn, &c.
price lists.
Condensed MIX sc. can.
Sour Pickles, l0c.
&c. bottle Tomato Catsup, 10.
10c. bottle Tomato Catsup. 4c.
Pint Bottles Imported Pickles, &C.; quart
10c.
Corn Bran, 45c. cwt.
i0c box Shirt Waist Starch &c.
2 boxes 10c. Stove Backing for SC.
Large Glass Baking Powders, or Mixed
Mustard, Sc.
l0c. bottle Shoe Dressing for sc.
Good New Orleans Molasses, zoe. gal.
Roasted Peanuts. &c. quart.
! IA pound Soda Crackers for sc.
10 pound Brown Sugar for sc.
Large Cans Boston Baked Beans, sc.
Best SwitZer Cheese, 20 pound.
Best Virginia Claret Wine, zoe. gallon.
Fruit Jars Mustard 10c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

Tho American Agents Association
claims that its war on one of the indus
trial Insurance companies last year cost
that COMPANY 81 100000. The comnanv has
refused to employ canvassers and coliec-
tors who belong to the association. These
agents handle union-made goods exelu-
sively. I.li 2>s3 t2f5t4xxaz2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
rPrsT 10 LUCK FOR FINDING BEDS OF M M

With moderate tastes and thirsts two
noylces should be able 10 get Two "eehss
-. fstre sport ana gam strength anu
health at a cost of not more than GOV
a piece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
p OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. OF ENGLAND


II
GAINED UNDER
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II. ASSETS.

Value OF
simple upon which not than years interest
interest accrued on al said mortg1ge
val OF the mos tgaged
for q % asc ateraI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

can. They are easily carried ana 90
not take up much room.
ESTIMATE OF THE COST.
Ten mounds of rice can be used profita-
blv and also five pounds Of rolled oats
and five pounds of rolled wheat. Peaches,
apricots and raisns are not absolutely
necessary, but they are palatable. ana.
like the beans, are wonderfully "hlling.
Five pounds Of each will not be 100
much.
1t is always better TO have too many
blankets than not enough, and four OF
them. each seven feet square. will be
sufficient for the coolest nights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

Manager. F.. Y.
Principal York.
commenced business in the Unite
n ~"'N~
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.,,ova forward please" said the conduc-

POLK MILLER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-02
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. $. \. Ackerly and family, of Great
Bend, have recently moved into the house
formerly occupied by q. y. Pritchard,
corner of Marion street ana Monsey ave-
nue..
Mrs. McGarrah, Of Honesdale. is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. L. j. McNally,
of Penn avenue.
Howard Carr. of PrOmpton, spent Jhe
past week with Horace Carr and family
Arthur Widowteld. of Blakely. was a
caller on Roy McCune, of Sanderson ave-
nue., yesterday.
Mrs. l.. d. Coleman is entertaining her
brother, Clayton Davis, of South Gibson
The tea which was to have been held
next Tuesday evening under the auspices
of the Women's Christian Temperance
union at the home of Mrs. Nicol, on San
derson avenue, has been postponed until
| April l3.
Miss Gussie Fordham who ATTENDS
| school at Boston, Mass, is home for d
| two weeks vacation.
few evenings ago a very pleasant
| surprise party was rendered to william
| Tripp at his home on Fordham street, il
| being the forty-ffth anniversary of nj,
! birth. Among those present were Mr.
ana Mrs. Isaac Wright, Mr.. and Mrs
! Israel Griecc, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bar
| cliff, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perry, Mr.. anC
| Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sykes
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Drake and daughte
| Pearl, Misses Ida Ingrick, Grace Moore
| NIessrs. Major George Guyer VIII Clif
ford. Fred Moore. VIII Warren, Hugh
Moore and Dr. Arthur Robinson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-02
BLOWS FROM A BLUNT WEAPON.
william FIGHTER Has Injuries Other
Than the Shot Wound.

William FIGHTER, the man who was
assaulted by three Italians Sunday
night in the North End has partially
recovered consciousness bur a new
phase of his condition has arisen which
makes the case far more serious than
what was first thought. Or. CapWell,
the physician in charge, has discuV-
cred that FIGHTER received not only the
bullet wound but also blows from a
mans fist or 2 blunt instrument. Late
last night FIGHTER became more ration
al
one confusion ON the side of Fichler's
right eye is very pronounced. Marks
on the nose, the forehead, five in all,
shows where the other blows landed.
These II appears add 20 the gravity of
the bullet wound.
FIGHTER does not Yet comprehend the
situation. lie raves at times, talking
i'm maudling sort Of way, but nothing
Ineligible concerning the fracus. Or.
CapWell hopes that the skull has not
been fractured but the chances are
very unfaVorable. rhe three Italians
arrested for the assault are in the cuun-
ty Jail awaiting the result Of Fichler's
injuries.
This morning Attorney John NJ. Har-
ris viii apply for 4 writ of habeds cor
pus to secure the release Of the three
Italians. Attorney Harris claims that
additional evidence is at hand which
viii entirely acluit the three prisoners
of the crime
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-02
WEST SIDE REMOVALS.

p The shoe firm of Evans * Powell OF
LackaWanna avenue. have moved into
he store lately occupied by the Jones
rea company at l03 South Main ave-
nue. The Jones Tea cOmnany have
gone into thei. new quarters in the
Clarke building at ll6-llS South Main
lvenue,- which has been remodelled.
Wall * Barrett have opened a house
furnishing store in the Banner block
1t III South Main avenue. The enter
2rising firm of Johns BrCS have moved
heir hardware store across Main avs
nuc, next door to the shoe store, thus
occupying three full fronts at lOl, ) and
: North Main avenue. The store at l02
North Main avenue. left vacant by the
Johns Bros, will be occupied by one
Levy, who Will have clothing stock.
rhe most prominent change is the
transferring To the central city of the
Star Drug store, controlled by DR.. $. f..
Feinbtrg, and formerly owned by II. ID.
Jones. This is almost a landmark. The
Duys no doubt regret to see the old store
closed as it was a rendezvous for years,
put it may be soon occupied By some
tnterprising firm who will recognize
IT'S good location. Dr. Fenberg goes
10 the corner Of LaCkawanna avenue
md Franklin avenue. Several changes
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-02
SOUTH SIDE.

The citizens Of the upper part of the
Twentieth ward will assemble in CAL
lery's hall tomorrow night at O'Clock
for the purpose of petitioning the Scran-
ton Gas and Water company to supply
the residents in that section with water
During the past five years there has been
several fires in this vicinity, and although
there are plenty OF street hydrauts and
excellent fire companies, no service can
be rendered because of the small water
supply. During q fire. If an engine is
attached to a hydrant for about half an
hour. the water along the whole line will
| not be fit for use for day or two after
wards because of the sediment it con-
tains Lack of water is frequently cX-
perienced during the summer months.
The hill near Connell park is so high that
it is deemed impossible for either the
Scranton or the Spring Brook Water
companies to supply water with suf-
| flCient force to be beneficial in case Of
| fire. and it is to obtain such protection
that the property holders will meet To-
morrow night.
The funeral of Mrs. John L. James took
| place from her late home on Genet street
| yesterday afternoon and was very large
| ly attended. Intermcnt was made I'm the
| Washburn Street cemetery.
| The Jolly Fourteen" are making en-
| tensive preparations for Il banquet to he
| given by them on Wednesday evening,
| April Is. The organization is one of lhe
| leading ana most popular social clubs. of
| the South Side, and IA jolly time is am
| ticipated.
I.enten devotions will be conducted in
! ST. Mary's and st. Johns Catholic
| churches this evening, consisting of sta
| tions Of the cross, followed by benedic-
| ton.
Mrs. Evan Evans, of Birney avenue, Is
| confined to her home by a severe illness.
A supper will be given in St. John S
| church hall on Fig street two successive
nights during the week after Easter. The
proceeds will be used to increase the
| church fund. Every effort Is being put
| forth by the congregation to make the
| event successful
Mrs. c. T.. Smith. of Moscow, Is visit
| ing at the home of her parents, Mr. ana
| Mrs. Henry Liglin. on Pittston avenue.
| The Scranton Saengcrrunle met i'm MAJ
! ter's hall last evening.
! The Union orchestra of the South Side
| will hold a bail IN Calerys hail Wcdnos-
| day evening, April u.
| The St. Josephs society of st. Mary 5
| church will conduct a ban at ST Mary :
| hal Easter Monday night.
| The St. Aloysius Total Abstinence AMI
| Benevolent society met in Pharmacy hail
! last evening.
Choice cut flo Ters ana fiower designs
at Palmer & McDonald's, 5H Spruce.