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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
OBITUARY..

John A. Miller. sr., died yesterday at
the residence of his son, George l.. Miller
633 Birch street, at the age of a years
and eight months. MIR. Miller was born
in Germany, and was n resident of this
valley for the past forty years, by the
many who knew him he was regarded as
a man of honor and thrift. His wife pre-
coded him to the world beyond many
years ago. The deceased is survived by
the following sons: Jacob T.. Miller, John
A. Miller and George l.. Miller. The fun
eral will take place Friday afternoon with
services commencing at 80 o'clock at
the home of his son. Rev. w. a. \ordt,
of the Hickory Street Presbyterian
church. will officiatc. lnterment will be
made in the Pittston avenue cemetery.
Patrick Ftzsimmons of Schultzville.
died yesterday morning at $50 o'clock.
The funeral will take place Thursday
morning at . o'clock. A high mass of
requiem will be celebrated at CLARK 5
Summit Catholic church at 10 a. m
Word has been received by DR.. G. l..
Dean. of this city, informing him Of the
death of his father-in-law. A. Ginsberg,
OF Berlin, Germany. Mrs. Dean has been
at his bedside the past four months. She
will return to her home next month.
Mrs. Anna Scheible died at her home
21i Pittston avenue, Monday night at the
age of 20 years. She was born i'm Switz-
erland, and came to this country fifty
years ago. She is survived by ner sOn
Henry Scheible, and daughters, Mrs. Alice
Wetzel of this city, and Mrs. Annie VOL
erski. of Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
FOR BEING ASSAULTED.
L. Freedman Recovered $500 DAM
ages from Max Rosenbluth.

An award Of 5000 in favor of the
plaintiff was filed yesterday by Attor-
neys Ralph Levy and John NJ. Corbett.
arbitrators in the trespass suit of
Louis Freedman against Max Rosen-
bluth.
Freedman sued for $1,000 personal
damages which he alleged resulted to
him from an assault committed on him
by Rosenbluth i'm old Forge. June 10,
1888 Martin & Nidavcr represented
the plaintiff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19

pipe into the fresh air duct Of the ven
tilating system. impregnating the at
mosphere of the building with the i'm
pure air that terminated the disease.
Whether or not this Is the cause OF
the diphtheretic epidemic in the vicin-
tty of No. 2s school, and II it is, to
single out what person or persons are
responsible will he brought up for con-
sideration before the board of health at
a special meeting tomorrow evening,
Meanwhile the school has been closed
by order of Health officer Allen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
THEATRICAL MAN HURT.
Fell Into an Unprotected Areaway in
Oakford Court.

Coming down Oakford court after the
evening performance at the Gaiety,
viii II. Hickey, musical director of
the Gay Morning Glories, fell into an
unprotected area way in front Of
Smith g. Co.'S livery and sustained an
ugly cash on the lower lip, which
required two stitches TO close.
The fall was distance of eight feet
and as he tumbled head first his es-
cape from more serious injury is very
unfortunate. DR.. PennypacKer dress
ed his wounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
SCHOOL HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Investigating the Cause of Diph-
iberia at Green Ridge.

Sewer gas is believed TO be the cause
of the diphtheria among the pupils Of
No. 2S school for several weeks past.
Monday Controller Jayne. OF the Thir-
teenth ward. started out to find the
cause of the trouble. Health Officer
Allen, Plumbing Inspector OMalley,
superintendent Howell and Mr.. Cleary,
the plumber who did the work, went
with him TO the school in the afternoon.
They found what they believe was the
cause. II is an opening from the sewer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Perego and Sam
Stanley, of Arlington Heights. have re-
turned from visiting friends in Elnira,
n. Y.
DG and Mrs Gay have returned from Il
two weeks trip through Virginia.
Pcrlee V. Jervis, of Jervis & Harden
bergh, arrived in this city last evening.
V. A. Simrell went TO New York city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams. of Car
bcndale. are visiting Il. 4. Potts, of Null
berry street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
& WATKINS,
No. 400 LaCkaWanna Avenue.

We would like get acquainted with such of Scntons popua
ton do know and methods. Always aiming to
please patrons believe the benefit would be mutual In Carpets
we've everything desirable and priced with utmost fairness In Dp
stock complete showing greater variety than any
Our Upholstery Department charge OF skilled wokmen
who kept continually busy In the Window Shade Department
give universal satisfaction These pretty big claims but you
doubt them easily find out for yourself whether they
Come and when you need any of these things
Well appreciate and try and treat you right
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
EXPLORERS OUTFITS SEIZED.
Bailiffs Attach Vessel and Goods of
the Prof. Andree Search PARTY.

Berlin, oct. 1S.-The German steam
yacht Heligoland, having on board the
members of Herr Theodor Lerners
North Pole expedition. which returned
recently from Spitzbergen, after
search for the missing 1eronaut, Prof.
Andree. has reached Geestemunde
where baliffs seized the whole outfit
including the scientific collections
made during the voyage, on account Of
an unpaid debt of the firm which fitted
out the vessel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
Perles ", JerVis.

VIII give instruction in Virgil CLAW
Ter and Mason methods, particularly
designed to meet the requirements of
teachers. Also lessons TO regular stu
dents. For terms, etc, call or address
Jervis- -Hardenbergh Piano School. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
FIVE DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line Of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
HE the name. If you
know Of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
BUILDINGS, IMPROVEMENTS.

Flats for residential purposes in the
central city are settled facts so far as
landlords are concerned. The latest
one of this kind will be located at 5lS
Iackawanna avenue. The building Is
owned by 3. Moses and is three stories
in height. Recently, fire partially de-
stroyed the interior and now 1t is peinS
remodeled and will be used as fiat.
The first floor will be used for business
purposes as usual. The second ana
third floors will be fitted up in seven
room and bath style, including all mod
ern improvements. Architect PerciVal
]. Morris is arranging the plans for the
alterations.
Kramer & Levy. proprietors of the
Lackawanna Valley house, are COM
pletiug arrangements for the remodel
ling of the hotel. The plans were re-
Gently completed by Architect Morris
and work upon the building will begin
or or about November |. All modern
improvements will go into the make up
| Elevators will be placed, the offices
brought down to the ground floor and
| many other minor alterations made to
modernize this old time hosiery.
w. II. Collins, of the Western Union
| Telegraph company, recently accepted
plans from Architect Morris for new
| double house to be located on quincy
| avenue between Pine and Gibson
street, 1t will have the appearance of
| a single house when erected and Will
be utterly devoid of the inevitable
tower or minaret. All modern fittings
will be introduced throughout.
The Whitehall Land Improvement
company have placed orders sor the
plans of several houses which they in
tend erecting on their Lincoln Heights
tract near Allentown, Pa. Architect
Morris has these orders and must not
make any two dwellings alike so far
as outward appearances go. Then, too,
each house is to cost different prices
when erected. Mr. Morris is busily en-
gagged on this work and is displaying
much of his usual originality in bring
ing out his plans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
Low Rates to Omaha and Return
Trans-Mississippi and Interna-
al Exposition.

on oct 3, 10. II and "a. the Nickel
Plate road will sell excursion tickets
to Omaha and return at rate Of $2S. 70
from Buffalo. Tickets sold Oct. and
10 are good to return within TWENTY
one days, while those sold Oct. II and
"a are good to return until Nov. 3. If
your ticket agent cannot give you in
formation desired, address f. j. Moore,
general agent, Nickel Plate road, 29l
Main street, Buffalo, ~ Y. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
DRIVER BOY INJURED.
His Lower Limbs Were Terribly
Mangled,

Thomas Monroe, employed as a driv-
er in Johnsons mine. at Green Ridge,
was seriously injured at noon yester-
day.
He fell between cars and his lower
limbs were terribly mangled. He was
removed to his home
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
ANNUAL DONATION DAY.
Will Be Observed Tomorrow at the
Home for the Friendless.

The annual donation day Of the
Home for the Friendless will be tomor-
row. The managers have feared that
the distance to the new building may
he an obstacle in the way of some who
have in previous years sent generous
gifts, but it is hoped that no one will
allow this to deprive them of the pleas
ure of knowing that their kindness is
making happy the little ones and that
the old faces looking out of the win
dows to see the precious stores coming
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this heading short letters Of in
terest will be published when accompaA
MED, for publication, by the writer s
name. The Tribune will not be held re-
Hponsible for opinions here eXpressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
DIED.

Scranton, Oct is, 1898, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Nc
Ginnus, Lydia Ferris, aged year ana
months. Funeral Thursday afternoon
at . o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
DR.. w. E. Allen

Has moved his offices to rooms 20S and
2O9 Connell building, Washington ave-
nue..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
REV. DIR. REED ON
THE STATE ISSUES
FAvoRs THE ELECTION OF RE
PUBLICAN CANDIDATES.

Proposes to Doliver Several Speeches
Before the Close of the Campaign.
Enemies Of Colonel Stone Have
Been Unable 70 Bring the Slightest
Charge Against His Public or Prl-
vate Career-Republican Party
Has Hitherto Shown a Capability
for Self Publication.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
In Scranton at the news stands of Rels-
man Bros, 4Oi Spruce and 5O3 Linden
streets; Mac, Lacke wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-19
PASSED UPON BY
SUPREME COURT
DECISION IN THE FAMOUS
sTEERE-oAKLEY CASE.

Has Been Refused-Lo-
cal Case Reversed in the Case of
the Electric City Land and I'm
provement Company - Reargu-
ment Denied in the Case of Gavi-
gan Against the Atlantic Refining
Company-Some of the other
Cases.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30

ing friends in Gregory county last Sat
urday and Sunday.
TIE presiding elder of the N. E.
church will hold services at Newton
ton next Sunday ats o'clock, at which
time the sacrament Of the Lords supper
will be administered,
A baptismal service was conducted at
Rev.. E. P. Barker's place by Rev. Under.
wood last Sunday afternoon. Two can
didates, Sherman and Nellie Bates, re-
ceiving the rite were admitted to church
membership. The ceremony was wit
messed by large assemblage Of curious
spectators.
A prairie Gre originating id the midst
of a herd OF cattle which were being
driven through from Mitchell to the
Rhodes ranch last Wednesday caused a
good deal of alarm amongst the farmers.
There was high wind blowing from
the south and tue flames could 70. be
controlled until the fire reached the
railroad. Mr.. Seyerns lost IS tons Of
hay and Mr.. johnson and Briggs also
lost large quantity.
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: y !! 4 5.-i
tr booths, also a refreshment stand. For
ten cents you can buy postal card to
mail q message to your family or kin
dref and for dollar. you can get enough
TO eat to last until yon can fill up on
Manitou water down below.
But little less famous than Pixies
Peak Is the Garden Of the Gods lying up
On the edge OF the Rockies between Col
orado Springs and Manitou. This is a
natural park Of several thousand acres
over which ages and ages ago were de-
posited tho most beautiful, awe inspiring
and impressive rock formations upon
this continent, il not in the world.
The massive rocks assume all forms and
shapes, many Of which SO closely resem-
bic animals as to appear lifo-like in
their ghostly outline. C.R. T.
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De,,,ocra,,c r,eket.

Representatives in Congress
fREEMaN i; AEhtEs; kNownGs' nHsss: Il Lawrence
'ess.aSf y, Andrew Z. LEE, ., Clay.
Lisntanant. Governor
F.G.ROBlNSON. of Brown.
ss0rss;ES sEUkdE ft St4tf spA,,L1se, Of. ru.uudy.
MARlS TAYLOR of Beadle.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
i. G. KNIT, of Hutchinson.
Attorney General
G. 8. PALMER, OF Minnehuha.
Commissioner OF School aud Public Lands
JOHN SCOLLARD, Of Meade.
HUGH SMITH, of Miner,
Railroad Gemmissioner, ,srd District g
VIII, TOMPKINS, of Pennington.
County
JESSE HIATT.
i. x. WEEKS. J.A.sTRANsKY.
County 4 TfeasS5ssi f. smss.
j. FRANK MORGAN.
Sne't 9. D. MILLER.
Auditor ~
L. L. HENEGAR. %
Clerk of Courts
B. w. RYAN.
States Attorney
j. r. HOUSE.
County Judge
JAMES BROWN.
Superintendent of Schools
JEANETTE X. MORROW
Assessor
ii. NJ. ADAMS.
County Surveyor
L. H. MEYER.
Justices OF tho Peace
AARON DOTY. J. GLEASON.
Constables
CHI. WHITAKER. TOM QUlRk.
FRANK PAXOUR.
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Lyon,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Kleinhans we're IN
Buffalo county Sunday.
w. B. Kemp was home from his
threshing Sunday.
John Brooks drove to Union the 6rst Of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Grace were visiting
at j. j. Grtgg's Sunday.
Kasper Kleinhans' wheat averaged
1914 bushels to the acre.
John j. Yirsa drove to Chamberlain
last Friday and returned Sunday.
JOHN Hen3llk was in Chamberlain to
represent the Pops from Lyon Saturday.
Kasper Kleinhans, Joseph Brchan and
John Brooks represented Lyon township
at the Democratic county convention in
Chamberlain last Saturday.
Ralph Estus Of Buffalo county was q
caller at Thomas Brchan's Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Brchan returned from
jackson, Mimi, Wednesday, where she
was visiting with her sister.
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Union.
Bad weather for having.
]. Picek ia huskino corn


Bad weather for having.
j. Picek is husking corr.
N. Simek is preparing TO build a barr +
M.Jackson and daughter, Nora, drove
to Chamberlain Saturday.
Wo will all smoke cigars when tho
smiling candidates appear.
v. Fousek and jim Havlik attended
the conventions at Chamberlain.
Il. Nelson has repaired the foundation
uLder schcolhouse Nc. in fne shape.
Geo. W. Upton was viewing the polis-
ical situation at Chamberlain Saturday.
Mrs. Y. Fousek has been quite ill but
under the treatment of DR.. Hat enicht is
now on the gain.
Miss Nora jackson is now a full
tiedsed school ma'am having obtained q
good certificate.
I. A. Weeks of Kimball was out last
week with party from the east looking
after their and interest.
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A New Deal!
Z.

Beginning August /, we will renew oul
cash prize deal on more liberal scale
than ever before and know our friends
will appreciate it and take advantage Of
this opportunity. You only have to call to
be convinced thatw have the most COM
plete stock Of goods in the county with
prices lower than the lowest Below we
give a list Of presents we are now offering.
$35 cash purchase, anelegant Banquet
Lamp complete.
S25 cash purchase, fine Smyrna Rug
S15 cash purchase, al oak Wall Pocket.
An ornament to any home.
$50 cash purchase, good print Dress
Pattern
SIS cashpurchase, one four-piece Glass
Set or choice in other fancy pieces.
We invite you to inspect these and other
goods knowing we can surely do you good.
Each customer can keep account OF his
own purchases until the right amount is
acquired, fit takes til Christmas"
Yours to please,
j. III. Wolf.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30
Eczernal !
The Only Cure.

Eczema is more than skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure it. The
doctors are unable to effect q cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
TO the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
which can reach. such deep-seated blood
diseases.
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. j INES p. BEEBE.
AUG 0NEER.
NNNWNNANNNINNN~Nl

WANTED ED-rRUsTwohTHY AND ACTIVE
~ gentlemen or ladies' to travel for reeLon
sihle, established house in South Dakota
Monthly $65 90 and expenses. Position eteady
Reference. Enclose aelf-addressed stamped on
yelope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
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Dr.. Miles Nervine
AREMGpv ron TH8
Effects Of Tobacco.

By young men IL always injurious and
undoubtedly shortens life materially.
". Ed. O. sEhseu, eu,pesttoeun 0ea4Rs.
Costa Neips, Martinez, Cal, writes; II havs
used DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine and no.
ceived much benefit ffcm IL. was troubled
with nervousness. dizzy spells and sleepless-
ness. caused by the use Of tobacco and stim-
ulsnts. took Dr.. Niles Nervine with mar
velously good results. allaying the dizziness,
quiettng the nerves. and enabling me to
sleep and rest. proving In my case very
beneficial remedy" Dr.. Miles Restorative
Nervine Is especially adapted to restoring
Sths nervous systom to It's normal condition
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and strengthens.
Dr. Niles Remedies
arc cole BY all drug
gists under . positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. NILES MEDICA
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r, blood

is the only cure and will reach the most
similar remedies, because it cures cases
which are beyond their reach. S. s. S. is
purely vegetable, and is the only blood
remedy guaranteed to contain no Dot
ash, mercury or other mineral.
Books mailed free by Swift Specific
Company. Atlanta, Georgia.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30

Torrev Lake.
Will Barker is getting ur another
drove of horses fer the North Dakota
market.
Mr.. j. II. Wright's family were visit.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30

AS1eulb UIOk0 Out Oh II
dnued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. Shewa treated
BY several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
to her face. She was
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re-.
Ceived no benefit Nany
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30

patent medicines were taken, but without 10.
time the first bottle was finished, her head be.
gan TO heal: A dozen bottles cured her com.
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
Is now sixteen years old, and has magnificent
growth OF hair. Not . sign Of the dreadful
disease has ever returned. 755177 ~
H.T. SHORE.
27OA Lucas Ave-, st. Louis, Mo.
Don't expect local applications Of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the di-
sease comes from within. Swift's
Specific
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-09-30

Eczema broke out on my daughter, and con.
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Not Far Away.

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The Green Forest tribune., 1898-10-27
Special Offer.

As special inducement for a short while we make the follow ing unprecedented offer to THE TRIBUNE readers: Any subscriber who will pay up all arrears, or to any new cash subscribers to THE TRIBUNE we will give you a one years subscription to the Youths Advocate, one of the best papers for children in the United States, also subscription one year to the Rural Home, published at St. Louis. This paper is especially adapted to the farmer. Come in or send at once and take advantage of this wonderful offer. Remember all three for $l.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-10-27
DECLAMATORY CONTEST
At Berryvflle, Ark, Dec. IF.

 There will be given under the auspices of the ''P. l.. O." of Der. ryvllle, on the l7 of December, 1898, a declamatory contest for the young ladies of Carroll county The club offers as first prize a beautiful gold watch, worth $25, and as second prize, gold medal, Any young lady who has been in any school in Carroll county as a student since 1890, will be admit ted to contest.
 Eureka Springs, Berryville, Green Forest, and Carrollton will each be allowed two contestants Also six others from the county at large will be admitted, and the first six sending in their names from the county at large will be entered on the list to contest.
 All wishing to enter must send their name and title of piece to w. F. Jackson, president of club, by the Is of November.
 Further information will gladly be given by either president or
 LEWIS HINcHMAN,
 Secretary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-10-27
Last Call Last Call!

To everybody who are indebted to us in any sum, we have this to say:
 We have waited on yon long and patiently. We have waited with you through panlcs, dry seasons, and crop failures. We have wait ed with you through thick and thin, but tho time has now come when we can not possibly wait any longer. In other words WE MUST COLLECT.
 Don't think for a moment that this notice is for the other fellow. Ii you owe us anything it means you. Come in immediately and square the bill.
 Respectfully
 ". R. Sneed & Co.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-10-27

You invite disappointment when when you experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are pleasant easy, thorough little pills. They euro constipation and sick head ache just as sure as you take hem. Harbert X Sheldon.
 F. B. Freeman has resecently decided to locate at Flagstaff, Ariz He will leave Tn few weeks for hls new home. His brother, Dal. las Freeman, will leave soon fo1 La Grande and take charge of the farm contracted by Frank Berry vile Progress.
 The county officials-elect take charge of their respective offices next Tuesday. The salary law also takes effect on that date, and h ereafter the sheriff will receive $500 per year, provided that the fees of the office amount to that much; tue circuit clerk will receive $1200, the county clerk, $500 collector $900; the treasurer $500 and the assessor, $500.
 The year 1899 begins on the first day of the week. Washington's birthday is on Wednesday; All fools day, Saturday, May day Monday, Decoration day, Tuesday; Jeff Davis birthday, Sunday Independence day, Tuesday Christmas, Monday. In the eclesi. astical calendar, Lent begins Feb. ruary Is and Easter Sunday is April 2.