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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

Drockt0n's prosperity IS so closely al
900 t9 the prosperity Of the shoe indus
ug that 30 viii, no doubt prove matter
o.. Interest % a large number Of people
81 learn the actual average earning
opacity of each individual employed IN
t.. making Of the world-famed BrocNton
..a For Illustration: At the factory
the W. L. Douglas shoe Company the
Iay-rol for the week ending september
Ih excluding superintendent, foremen'
h1Ie wcn. and an clerical help. SHOWS
te average earnings OF the employees
largo and small. 10 Dc 1851 per week.
In.s was not an extraordinary week. IL
the customary payroll.
The amount earned per week however,
...s not always tell the story Of pros
rty The number Of weeks employed
oh year Is the determining factor in the
wage earners prosperity. The Douglas
.tory has been closed but one week this
}tar and that FOR the usual summer
fo.k-taking, and IT win be closed but
f.ree days the latter part OF December
Its would make but nine days ont OF
tne wear that the factory Is closed, which
i surely as steady work as the most
'nap.trl0us shoemaker could desire.
tI. believed that the average pay and
'.e number Of days worked is larger at
no factory Of the W. j.. Douglas Shoe
company than at any manufacturing in
hl'0io1 90 Massachusetts
owing 10 increased business. another
t-H'.Dn s 20 be made 10 the Douglas
i-c'ory IL win be 100 feet long, 30 feet
VIDE. and FIVE stories high. II VIII DO
ts'oy for occupancy early in December.
lha addition Increases the capacity q
l.' cent The w. l.. Douglas Shoe Com
l.ny has the largest factory IN the world,
''auciug an advertised line $3.50 and 50
t41es.
Ar Douglas says that the prospect for
s.pcessiul business for Brockton manu-
luieis was never 80 good as now.
sDa mat collections are better than for
eefA- EIochiQu Tirnen OcfnhAr 10 ISq1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

- dozen Beautiful Vases IN Dark
Blue and Gold traced. would be cheap
at lOc., this week, each.............5c.
4 Diner Sets, contain. ll2 pieces
each, all new shapes and decoration,
were SIS, special this week. ..Si3.S9.
lis pieces Of Real China Dinner Set
worth SO our price.
ia pieces Dinner Set. fine quality
CHINA, rich decoration. stlppled handles
and new shapes, extra large pieces,
regular value 800 our price. S22 go
Large China Lamp, Pinch globe
hand painted and shaded, pink, lift out
fOunt and bronze trimming, worth
SIS. our price special..............S9 30
60 Books. the best titles and by the
best authors. cloth bound and good
quality paper, worth 29c., special
PIICe .........s.......... ..............lOc
400 Books, extra fire quality, all the
leading titles and handsomely bound.
gllded ends. worth t0c.. choice......25c
dozen Fancy Baskets, all satin
lined and assorted colors in round and
square shapes. choice Of any. each
LOT '..s.s......s's..ss. ..s.... ...''.o"c
S-inch China Jardiniere. decorated
and gold slipped would be cheap at
N.0O, our special price................Si
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
SERIOUS RUNAW WAY.
NUII-I<NOWN CITIZEN OF
PETERSBURG HUNT.
,rysP RIBS WfB6 BROKEN.
,,c victim Of the Emporia Trou-
rlc May Dic-Rcportcd New En-
,crprisc-Run over While Asleep
Tho Dinviddic TrcasurcrShip.

u.TEBSDURG. VA. october H.-lSpe-
...I. While Mr.. Robert 4. orr. a we'll
...uu citizen. was driving down west
Washington street .r a buggy last eve
. r company with a friend. the horse
...rD fIiFhtenCd at "a passing street.
and Ilu away. When near Pine
-. 49, Orr was thrown ont and quite
....Hv injured. Several % his ribs
- broken and he was otherwise COM
.hrr bruised and hurt. The other
.r.n retained his seat and was
me ,o'orcd man. Neodham Williams.
,,.- v.s brought 90 tho Home for the
. .r.f evening from Emporia where
.. bad been shot in a dinmliy with
...r Saunders. also colorcd. Will proba-
.. ~ his wound A fN-calibro bali
.. tn. abdomen and cut the in-
.-.-. rho operation Of laparotoiuy
..- performed. Che phyficians Morhins
.. Oh. patient un,l after midnight ana
r.mrrue about sis 'nches OF ,hc injured
..r.L
Do U.s. ~cnortcd that another trunR-fac-
..-. 90 Iarro Dimensions and capaNty
. shortly to ne erected ir our city. fe-
t.-stur- is thc D.utre of ViF large
Trade i'm trunks. several factories oehis
Id active operation. and sending lhelF
products On over tr9 United states.
Tbero ie said 90 ha strong demand
Cor skilled cottcr-fac'ory labor here. as
.I-.v.n.re All .c.rt NJ the Manchester
AIM. ,ens Der. r.c.uIy looking for hands.
,-f 90 i- said WAS successful I'm Sc
,.rr. SOM, Tre pocahontas Cotton
SIMS Company bore are making a large
addition n ttr.r plant. and will soon
rref many moro workers.
Tho Wnma1's Foreign Missionary So
-'.tv OF the Virginia Conference adjourn
last evening after most delightful
" s1u .netory session Of three days.
today the delegates have nearly
returned home
.ni0rei man. whose name could not
~ rrrfd. was run over by n wagon IN
.hutas this afternoon and somewhat
L Hc was lying asleep I'm the road
the railroad bridge nc the time.
h wheels passed over his shoulders.
n.nwiddie county tTeasurership.
which there has been such a lively
since the election I'm May last.
Monday. pass into the hands or
Snuel y. Gillian Republican,. Mr..
Harris who has been the Demo
incumbent for several years. will,
t.at day. turn over the Office and
rs % Mr.. Gillian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
MANY VISIT HIM.
Sir Moses Ezekiel the Recipient OF
Marked Attention.

Sir Moses Ezekiel. the distinguished
sculptor, is still in the city. He viii re-
main until tomorrow evening. Since he
has been here his relatives and friends
have shown him distinguished attention.
Yesterday many friends called on him
at the residence Of Mr. Fred. c. Brauer,
No. 2l00 Venablo street, where he IS the
guest Of his sister. Mrs. Brauer.
While in Virginia Sir Moses will pre-
sent 10 the Virginia Military Institute. Of
which he is an alumnus n most unique
and choice souvenir. II Is a wreath pre-
scented the cadets by the ladies OF Staun-
ton at the beginning Of the war be-
tween the States" II is faded, but price
less. Sir Moses, to whose lot IT fell, has
kept IL ever since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
THE HUNTING SEASON BEGINS.
An Afternoon of Excellent sport
The Cup Presented.

Though Wednesday last was the real
beginning Of the hunting season OF the
Deep Run Hunt Club. the hunt was only
fairly well attended on account OF the
heat So yesterday must be considered
the opening day.
The hounds met at Brook Bridge and the
master. Mr.. II. c. Beattie gave the mem
bers out a good evenings sport me
hounds never ran better. the drag wac
laid through Warwick's, Derracott - 10y
Dumbarton. Bloomingdale farm ana III
ished at the clubhouse. Al.
At the CLUBHOUSE, aften the NUM- ~
w. Z. Wood was presented WIN %
"cup" given by the club Tor tne Ds ,.,
shot az the season OF 1899 at the ciuD
traps. The presentation was MADE ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

the president, Or. Joseph a. White, and
the cup was properly christened.
During the afternoon n shoot was held
at the club, dozen members partici-
pating. Those who were in the hunt In
cluded besides the master, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Christian. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. i. y.
Carter. Dr. and Mrs. Teusler, Mr.. ana
Miss Blacker, Miss Mamie Newton VII
liams, Or. ]. H. White, DIR. Joseph A.
White. Mcssrs. F. ID. Meanley. r. II.
Gaines, ]. r. Anderson. S. J.. Carter T..
II. Savage. J. ID. Mathews. and Thomas
Martin
The hounds meet next wednesday AT
the Fair-Grounds at 4 =. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, October q.
(special)-The Young Mems Reading
Room Association have purchased the
old building so long used by the Presby-
terrain congregation, paying $500 for IL.
They will convert Il into a reading room.
with many Of the appliances Of a club IN
the way Of bathrooms, sc. The old
church is landmark connecting the
present with the past generation. Many
preachers OF note have fllod its old pull
nit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Union stock-Yards Damages As
.pgaaH

The commissioners appointed 20 assess
the damages to the Union StOck-Yards
by the Richmond. Petersburg and Caro-
Ina railroad running through their pro-
perry, Yesterday awarded the yards $3.50
with provision for bridges. II desired by
the wards. to be built az the expense Of
the railroad.
The right 70 run sewers under the track
was given the yards. The railroads offer
was 81 900. The company asked more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
BROKE HIS LEG.
Young Man OF Fulton Falls to the
sfreet-CaIls of the Ambulance.

Dir. Lonnie Daniels, OF Fulton. suffered
a bad accident about 10 O'Clock last night.
He and some friends were up town. They
were iostling each other on the street
out of fun. Daniels fell. by accident,
and broke HIS leg.
The ambulance was called, ana DR..
Goode. who was In charge, treated him.
He was then taken 10 his home, No. iii
Williamsburg avenue.
Somebody hurried an Inflated stone at
Seventeenth and Broad streets last night
A white woman was struck ever the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Exonernted.

Town Sergeant Shirley. of Warrenton
who shot and killed Il man BY the namo
Of .Rumbaugh Thursday night, was ex-
onerated by the Coroner's jury. their
verdict being justinable homicide. II was
in evidence that Runbaugh and another
man were beating Shirley when the lat
ter fred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Will Sing DIR. Carmichncrs Compo-
sitiaQ.

Miss Virginia Talbot Will sing Rev. Dr.
Hartley Carmichaels admirable c0mpo-
sItion. like As "A Father Pitieth His
children" at the offertOry In the First
English Evangelical Lutheran church this
morning. DR.. Carmichael dedicated this
work 10 Mr. Jacob Reinhardt
Miss Lillian Wray, formerly leaalhs al,o
at ST. Marks Episcopal church. has been
engaged to sing at the Lutheran church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

ego and hurt. She was treated by Dr.
Goode and left.
Mr.. d. G. Sweeney had a stroke Of
apoplexy at the Old Market last night
about o'clock. He was treated, also
by Dr. Goode, and LEFT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
MANASSAS.
Itrc-LoSs. ~ Goa Marriage An
nOuncement

MANASSAS. VA, October H.-(Special)
ro broke ont I'm the rear end of Dr.
' Ncredith's Office last night about
o'clock and totally destroyed the
and contents. the latter consisting
books and Instruments and drugs
0. was evidently set on fire by
THE loss Isl estimated at $3.50.
. I.u Nelson. of This place. left this
r Warrington, W. Va, TO ac-
position a- civil engineer.
at announcing the marriage
." Ramsay Taylor. of This town. and
o. Norfolk. the ceremony
'. l". ly October 9th.
this place. and Miss
WHO We're married at
..Ee returned from their
fIU and viii reside here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Ladies' Underwear.

ladies' Flecced-Dped Jersey Vests,
each. ...... .......................10
ladies' Fleeced-Lined Jersey-Rib-
bed Vests and Pants. each. 100.
ladies' Heavy Jersey Rlbted
Flecced-Tined Vests and Pants. In
White. Ecru and Gray, each... .25c.
Ladies' Fine White Ribbed, Shaped
Cotton Vests and Pants. each III,
800. and 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Lace Curtains.

Special lot Of Fine Nottingham Cur
tains, 80 yards long. twelve assorted
styles to select from, worth 3l59;
your choice for..... ..,.-......-. 81 90.
The most complete sssoT tment in the
city of NOttiughams, extra good value
IN this lot. tull length and width,
for........ ........... .......... 80
FINE Imitation Of Tambour, and
Hand Made Lace Curtains. cXtraordi-
nary good value, elegant designs,
Never before ola We offer such Lace
Curtain bargains: full length and
width handsome borders, with plain
centres price. 49,. -..:..;::.;:S];o zoo.
uine Tambour Curtains, extra long
and wide. actually worth SO pair,
1or... ;ao -. 49, w
special lot Mi OF fine Nottingham.
full lcrsth. choice patterns, actually
worth 50, for............-.........S 81 90.
R.rF1in iu Irish Point Curtains ex-
ira large size, beautiful design extra
fine quality, SIS value, for....S10.OO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

orders for printing sent 10 the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will be
sure TO please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Hints to House Keepers.

Blankets Comfortsalso Chnawae Easement special WORD
about "anlted cottondown Comorts-he cotton Is much
light feathers all in piece and never
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Men S Underwear.

Mems Natural Wool Shirts ana
Drawers. the Norfolk and New bruns-
wick make. eQch.................p i.OO.
gle or double breasted, drawers 10
match, each..... ..................$i.OO:
Meu's Wool Fleeced Shirts and
Drawers in Blue and Tan. a bar
gain at (each). .......,....:....,..'oc;
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers, a good 81 value here for
'e Men.e HEAVY iiiibed shirts and
Drawers. IN Blue. Tan and TCru,
special. .........,......... ,.....,OOc.
Mems Heavy Fleeced-Lined Shirts
and Brewers. q zoe. value here for
(eachl..... ,........ ......,.......,..30c,
Mems Heavy Shirts. IN Tan and
White. good Hl1c garment. speeqL
cocb VRe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
New Kid Gloves.

We are just in receipt Of some
great purchases in KID Gloves
good Gloves 75c. pair and up
wards.
Our wer-known brands. Yale and
Audrey, Red Gloves, in the 2-clesp
fastenings, all the newest shades OF
Gray, Modo Brown. Red, Black, and
delicate evening shades, every pair
warranted perfect fitting, price 81. 90.
2-Clasp Walking Gloves, very
stylish and durable for street wear,
Black, Brown and Ox-Blood,
price,. s....... s.s.ssssssss - - : Y 49,
3-Clasp Suede Cloves, stitching on
the back cf Black and self color,
GRAY Black Brown and Tan....Fl %.
Fosters Patent-Hook Gloves. stitch
ed backs, price........ ..,...."''aA'VV'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

Outing Flannel, worth l0c., for; &c.
Flannelettes. 36-inch, worth 1s12o,'
Outing Cloth, worth l-Sc.'
Double Mapped Flannels, worth lVc.'
for. .....s....s. ...ss..s's''s".'s.C -
Percales. dark work, worth 49,
for. .....,.'... ....'.'s'''.',.,,p
outing Cloth, GrayS worth lec,
Tor 3 Use.
Percales. dark work, worth IRE
Dress Plaids. worth &c, for. IL S-4e,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

Dress Bingham, worth &C.,
IOF.... ....s .+..ssssss.sss.. 30 f-p's
Calico5, Black and White, spe-
ciaI... 49,. .....................41 lie.
Apron Bingham, all colors, spe-
cial..... ................. .........4 Use.
outing Cloth, worth t-4c..
for. ....... ....................47 Use.
Dress Ginghams, worth 1c.,
IOf........ .sss..ss.s.s.ssssp A--.'
Tlanrplattes. dark cOlors, worth
S1-en for ....................5 3-4c.
Dress Bingham, worth lyc.'
for. ..... ............',.....' o-tc'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
POrtiereS.

Special Job IN Tapestry Portieres,
only IS pairs IN the lot good shades
OF Blue Tan, Terra Gotta and owe,
actually $3.50 value. for........Sl.76
Roman stripe Tapestry Portieres, 3l9
yards long. cold for S2.ss, your
choice .....-.... ........... .....SZ'lS
Handsome Persian Effect Portieres,
full length. good patterns. for. 81 80.
Another special lot Of Roman stripe
PortieTes excellent quality. heavy
Hinged, 1880 value, special. 81 Os.
Special assortment OF Fancy Fig
ured Tapestry. and Bagdad patterns
ell with heavy fringed tape, and new
designs, worth SJ.fo per Lalr. choice
lOr ..... ......... ......,.........S4.O Us.
New Poriierles. heavy Mercerized
SILK effect, in handsome shade of Ola
Rose. regular 40 ware frT......S1p
Examine this special lot Of Por-
there's. they are extra-good value,
handsome shades. heavy fringed top,
actually worth $50. your
81 Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Fall and Winter Underwear.
Thousands Of boxes were opened arranged FOX
A StupendouS Sale.

Miller Rhoads have been noted for Hosiery Underwear and
oves many years and these departments are now much
ENLARGED supply with the best economical plcs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22

ladies' Jersey-Ribbed Vests ara
Pants, IN White and Cray. haf Wool,
Ladies Plain White Merino Vests
and Pants, two-thirds wool, ench..5oc,
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Tiesced-Lined
Combination Suits, In White ard
Gray. Melba fastening. each......5Oc.
Ladies' Shaped. White. Jorsey Cor
set Cover. silk crochet finish neck.
with pearl buttons. each.........oOo.
Children'S Underwear.
chndrcn's white MerIao Vests.
Misses FIIeece.Lned Jerssy-Rls.
bed Vests ana Pants. enclL lDc.
ana ....... ,.....-...s.....,.s..t,s. SOU
Misses Ecru Fieece-Lined JcrEcy-
Ribbed Combination Suits, each. zoe.
Chiidren's Flcccs LINED Jersey NlGhi
Boys Heavy F1eece-hued Cotton
Shirts end Drawers, IL Tan, each. 200,
Boys Gray Morino Shirts ard
Drawers, part WOO. each. x..,s. ,2oo.
Boys Fpru JsrspT ribbed Fcec&
Nasd Shirts and DRIVERS, cac4i. $50.
&issss white Jersey Ribbed Vests
and Pants. half wool. eaoh..,.,. 800.
Boys Heavy Jersey-Rlbbed Fleece
Tined Combination SUITS, IN Gray,
ladies' Heavy Gray Merino' vests
and Pants .each..... ......~,....5oo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Patrick Reilly, of Beech street, was
painfully injured yesterday, while at
work at Hugh Gilmore's stone quarry
at No. 5. He fired a blasting charge
and failed to get out Of the danger
zone. A falling piece OF rock struck
him over the left eye and on the cheek.
DR.. J. ]. Walsh attended him, 1t re-
quiring ten stitches to close the wound.
Jacob thinner, of Cedar avenue, Is
suffering from a dislocated ankle re-
Ceived yesterday while at work at
Casey & Kellys brewery. DR.. Kolb is
in attendance.
The William Connell Hose company
of the city fire department, augmented
by delegations of the Neptune ana
Century companies, paraded last night,
while en- route to the liremen's fair. II
was the William Connell Company's
night and the Forest band and Patriot
ic Order Sons Of America Drum corps
headed the procession.
Miss Emma Miller, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Miller. of 702 Pittston
avenue. was given a surprise party at
her home last night. Miss Miller was
20 years of age yesterday, and the re-
cepIion was given in honor of the
event.
Mrs. John 7. Walsh and children, OF
Pittston avenue, have returned from
a visit at Waymart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
SCHOOL DEPOSITS.

No. 12. David owens (principaD--
S10jO: Martha watkins, 81 cents;
Elizabeth Lewis, 15 cents; Alice Evans,
81 cents; Nellie Richards, 30 oents;
Nellie Kelley, 8 cents; Catherine Phil
lips, 66 cents: Eliza Price, II cents
Sarah Mcdonald, sl.42: Mary Harris,
6S cents total. H4.64.
No. 10, Josephine y. Lees principaO
81 50. Miss Murray, rs cents; Miss
Nichols, 60 cents Miss Beamish,
cents. Miss Morgan, 60 cents: Miss
Flynn. $I.26: Miss Kent, 40 cents; Miss
Evans, S1.7S; Miss Wade. 6S cents:
Miss Murphy, S.35; Miss Peck, i9
cents: Mrs. Ferber, IS cents; total,
5000
80. 80. II. L. Morgan (principaO-
Miss Fellows, s1.65: Miss Vaughan,
Sl.20: Miss Rudiy, sS cents: Miss
Mullen. sl.O4; Miss Knapp, si.20; Miss
Freeman, 20 cents; Miss O'Connor, 81
cents; Miss Carpenter, So cents: total,
S1.99.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
personal PARAGRAPHS.

Newsdealer Thomas f. Price made
a short visit in Pittston yesterday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. John Rogers, of Danville, and
Mrs. Evans, of Kingston, who have
been the guests of West Scranton
friends will return home today.
Emmet Cassidy, member OF the
United States army, who has seen SER
vice in Porto Rico, is home on a fur
Tough.
George Fairchild, the hotelkeeper, re-
tired from business yesterday and
Francis G.. Rarrick, OF Green Ridge,
has assumed the management Of Fair
child's hotel.
William n. Evans, of Plymouth, Is
the guest of friends on Jackson street
Mrs. William Gable, Of South Gar
field avenue, is visiting friends in
Gouldsboro
Misses Catherine O'Hara and Name
Shearns will leave today for the Har-
leigh convention.
j. {. Gallaghc", first vice president
of the Catholic Total Abstinence union.
is attending the annual convention at
Harleigh.
Edward CUsick of Clark's Summit,
spent Sunday with his parents on LAT
ayettc street.
Attorney Charles r. Oliver, Of North
Main avenue, will attend the odd Fell
lows convention at Allentown this
week.
Mrs. Pratt Smith. of Towanda, who
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
f.. Price, of North sumner avenue, re-
turned home yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
GENER Al. NEWS NOTES

A large delegation of West Scran-
ton people iourneyed to Taylor last
evening TO listen to the Welsh sermon
preached by Rcv. E. r. Jones, of
Wales, at the Welsh Baptist church.
The annual conference meetings were
brought to a close with last nights
service.
Rev. Thomas De Gruchy, pastor of
the Jackson Street Baptist church, last
evening united in marriage al the par
sonage, Griffith Davis and Miss Cora
Cook, both of this city. The couple
were unattended. They will reside III
West Scranton.
Some unknown person threw q large
stone through the door of Dickelnick's
hotel, at the corner of South Main ave-
nue. and Luzerne street, last evening,
and several persons narrowly escaped
injury. A Colored man residing in
kelly's patch is suspected and
warrant will be sworn out for his ar
rest.
The members of the Plymouth Con-
BrcEatiUnal church met last evening
and postponed action on the final vote
for the selection of Rev. E. A. Boyl,
of Glare, Michigan, as pastor until
Monday evening, May %, owing to the
non-attendance of the full membership
of the church.
Alderman John held Kate Conway. of
Meridian street, in 5000 bail last even
ing for her appearance at court on a
charge of making threats against Kate
Murphy, neighbor.
\ miners mass meeting was held in
Flanagan's hall. on Luzcrne street,
last evening, and an address was de-
livereG by Benjamin James, the dis
trict organizer. Permanent orga niza-
tion was effected and officers elected.
The fourth anniversary of the Young
Peoples society of the Chestnut Street
Presbyterian church was tittingly OBJ
served Sunday evening.
The Eagle Hose company will attend
the tiremen's fair in a body this even
ing
The Bertha La Monte Missionary So
ciety of the Washburn Street Presby-
terian church will meet this afternoon
at 3.i5 o'clock
The Young Peoples society of the
jackson Street Baptist church will
meet this evening. Rev. Thomas de
Gruchy will address the meeting.
Rev. Hugh Davies preached an able
sermon last Sunday evening at the
Welsh Congregational church, South
Main avenue. Special music was sung
( by a choir, recently organized. in \
very satisfactory manner, under the
able leadership of Chorister John Henry
Jones. Edward Williams was organist
of the evening.