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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
POET CARLEToN's LECTURE
He Spoke on the Drama of Human
Life,

Versatile and ever-popular viii
Carleton. poet and delightful entertain
er, paid another visit to Scranton last
evening and was greeted by an APP
preciative and admiring audience,
which completely filled the Lyceum.
Mr.. Carleton was happily introduced
by Judge II. NJ. Edwards, who trite-
ly referred to him as the poet of
fuman nature"
He delivered a lecture, or perhaps,
more properly speaking, a series %
vivid word pictures interspersed wi h
a number of selections from his own
works on "The Drama of Human
Life" There was an ingenious blend
ing OF the pathetic, the sublime and the
humorous in his remarks which COM
pletely charmed the audience. The
selections which he recited were in
troduced in such a subtle manner that
they seemed, as they were integ"el
and essential parts of the whole run.
ming discourse in striking contrast to
several other of the authors who APP
pear on the lecture platform and who
interject readings from their own
works apropos of nothing at all.
The selections rendered by Mr.. Carle-
ton last evening, which numbered
about ten, ranged from the quantity
humorous Elder Lambs Donation,
recounting the miseries inflicted on a
country parson by his well mesning
parishioners and their donations of
hopelessly useless things, to that
homely, simple and stirring poem, "The
First Settlers story" which teaches
the great lesson of the immense moral
| value of words.
All of these were given with great
earnestness and in many cases true
| dramatic ability was displayed. In
fact the evening was genuinely en-
| joyed by all present and there is no
doubt that when he again visits the
| city there will be a splendid welcome
| awaiting him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
ST. LUKE'S FAIR.
1t Will Offer on Friday and Saturday
Variety of Christmas Gifts.

The Young Women's Guild of 81.
Luke's church, who have been dill
gently preparing to make the sale for
the benefit of the South Side kinder
garten an exceedingly attractive One
now hope and ask for generous patron
age of it from the public. All who
visit the rooms of the guild in the
Parish House on Friday and Saturday
of this week, between the hours of 3
and 10 p. m, will find a great variety
of beautiful articles and many palmer
useful ones for home and personal use.
Some few of the first of these can
probably not be duplicated.
The refreshment committee headed
by Miss T.. X. Kraemer and Mrs. w.
II. Whyte, will offer the very best of
light refreshments and at a very rea-
sonable price. There will be no over
charging at any table, as the magazine
wits sometimes say is the case at fairs
Tor charity. The guilds ask the public
to come and see, sure that all who
come will be satisfied, and glad to aid
the noble work of the kindergarten
which has already wrought so well.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

moussellne de sole. She wore n veil
and carried a prayer book.
The bridesmaid was gowned in white
mousseline de sole over yellow silk.
The brides mother wore a handsome
gown of black applique with a bodice
garniture of steel pailletes Mrs. T..
II. Yocum, the groom's mother, was
attired in black crepon over white
satin. Miss Yocum wore white lib
erty silk and accordion plated chiffon
over white silk. Miss Eloise Phelps
wore white organdie. The ushers were:
Mr. s. d. MACPHERSON, of Hazleton;
Dr. Webb Mears, ]. II. s. Lynde and
William Curry, of this city.
From $50 until II o'clock a recep-
tion was held, which was attended
by many leading society people OF
Scranton and other cities. Supper was
served by Hanley on the second floor,
where the table was adorned in pink
with a centre piece of pink chrysan-
themums. The decorations were by
Marvin & Muir.
Among the out of town guests were.
Rev. f.. H. Yocum, D. D., and Mrs.
Yocum. Miss Charlotte Yocum, Mr..
Paul Yocum, of Harrisburg; Mrs.
bTduy, MT, anu MTS. D. ~ NtSIoli
Miss Rose, of Honesdale; Mrs. Helen
Mitchell, Miss KILLER, of Ehnlra, N.
Y. Mr.. S. d. Mcpherson, of Halle
ton Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Teed, OF
Hallstead; Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Bogart
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bates. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Fremeyer. of Wilkes
Barre; the Misses Mears, of Ashland
Mr.. 7. T.. Deem, Danville, Pa.
The bride is a young lady UNIVERSAL
ly loved and respected by a large cir.
Gle of friends by whom her many
graces of character and manner are
| fully appreciated. Mr. Yocum, whC
has been a resident of this city fol
several years, is one of its most prom
Using lawyers. having an exceptionally
| fine mind and much versatility of tai
ent. For the present they will remair
at the Phelps residence S15 Linder
street. where they will be at home tc
their friends on Thursdays in Janu
| airy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
PERSONAL

Rev. A. T. Broderick, of Montrose, was
In the city yesterday.
Thomas Griffin, of Washington avenue,
left yesterday for New York.
J. w. Guernsey is in New York and
Philadelphia on a business trip.
Of the Central Railroad of New Jersey,
is in the city.
Mrs. A. w. Dickson held her first "at
home" on Tuesday afternoon at her home
on Quincy avenue.
Miss Lillian A. Kraft, of 6lS Linden
street will spend a few days with COW
ipr At Wilkcs-Barre.
diss Julia Hanson, of Murphysboro.
ILL.,, is the guest of Miss Hattie Gunster,
Of North Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
Ridge Row Plot.

This is your opportunity TO get a
valuable lot in fine location, as cheap
as the lOw-priced lots in many un-
desirable sections of the city. Look up
the lots in our Ridge Row Plot. Fronts
on Ridge Row, adjoins Nay Aug Park
and extends from Harrison avenue to
Arthur avenue, Location best in the
city. Lots ranging in price from $500
to $500. For further particulars cali
on C. c. Ferber, Trustee,
~ Phone 1922, zoe Connell building,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
GoDowsKIs PIANO RECEIVED.
Extra Sized Instrument That Proved
Difficult to Handle.

A Knabe grand concert plano to be
used in the Godowsh concert was re-
ceived here Tuesday evening from the
Knabe wareooms in New York and Is
at st. Luke's parish house ready to
be set UP.
On account OF its great size and
weight much difficulty was expert
enced in handling it. The first truck
on which it was loaded, broke down
but fortunately no damage resulted TO
the instrument. The plano is nine feet
in length ard only costs $1,000 with
stool.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
A Card.

We, the undersigned, de hereby agree TO
refund the money on a 50-cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded
j. G. Bone q Son. Dunmore.
@. w. Davis, Providence.
w. ID. Davis Providence.
Renniman & Co., Avoca.
w. II. Manners, Moosic
+. A, Kane, Minooka
Joseph Davis, Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The afternoon session opened at 2
o'clock with devotions by Rev. W. o..
Evans. of Wilkes-Barre. Rev. E.s r.
Williams, of Parsons. preached an elo-
quent Welsh sermon on Universal
Brotherhood" and Rev. George Hague,
of Olyphant, also spoke in Welsh on
The Parable of the Woman with an
Infirmity." Both discourses were
splendid addresses and were listened
to with marked attention by the clergy
men and delegates.
The closing meeting was held fast
evening, which began at Z o'clock, with
devotional exercises led by the pastor,
Rev. d. d. Hopkins, of Mahanoy City,
preached in English. and Rev. d. S.
Thomas, of West Virginia, spoke in
Welsh. A large audience listened to
the sermons with marked attention.
After an Offering was taken up for
the promotion of general work, the as
sociation adjourned to meet in May
next at Edwardsdale, Luzerne county
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
Lots on Mulberry Street.

Four remarkably cheap lots on Null
berry street. corner Prescott. $3.50, ST.
900, $1,100. 1900. 4OX90 Tell your
friends. Don't miss the chance. Sew
cred. Sidewalk. Good business location.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

HEFFERN.-In Scranton, Nov. %, Mrs.
Thomas Heffern, of 42l Franklin ave-
nue.. Funeral Friday morning at Toby
hanna.
MILLER.-In PriccburS, Pa, Nov. ~,
1899, John Miller, sr., age 6S years 4
months and days Funeral Friday af-
ternoon Nov. q, at 2 clcck from the
residence. Interment in Priceburg
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
FINAL SESSION
OFCONVENTION
GOOD DEAL OF GENERAL DUsI-
NESS TRANSACTED.

Appropriations Were Voted to the
Welsh Baptist Churches at War
rior Run, Mahanoy City and Dan
ville-Sermon by Rev. E. r. Will
Jams on "The Universal Brother
hood" in the Afternoon-Rev. d. d.
Hopkins and Rev. r. S. Thomas
Spoke at the Evening Session.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
All Are Invited

Joseph Burros, the well known lunch
man, will open his new quick lunch
room at the corner of Penn avenue and
Linden street this afternoon at 8
o'clock. Temperance drinks will be
served free to all comers. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

The Ladies' Aid Society of Elm Park
church will serve supper tonight from
$50 to 7 o'clock. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
DIED.

Liver complaints cured by Beech
ANS Pills.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

Smoke the Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 1oc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
Have You Paid Poor TaxesP

Tax for 1899 now payable in city
treasurers office. Avoid costs. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
CONRAD'S
3O5 Lackawanna Avenue.
PierCe's r1arket

Receiving daily - Turkeys, Fowls.
Springers, Ducks and Squads; also Rock
away, Maurice RiveI and Blue Point oys-
ters: Everything the market affords In
fruits and vegetables.
Your orders will be filled promptly with
best goods at reasonable prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

The final sessions of the Welsh Bap-
tist association were held yesterday
in the First Welsh Baptist church on
South Main avenue, West Scranton. In
the morning considerable business per-
tanning to the various churches was
passed upon. and in the afternoon and
evening preaching services were held.
Previous to the opening session the
Home Missionary committee met. The
members are: President Rev. d. Ivor
Evans, of Shenandoah; secretary, Rev.
w. F. Davis, of North Scranton; Ben
jamin Hughes, West Scranton; Rev.
w. d. Thomas, Pittston, and Joseph
w. Lloyd, Wilkes Barre.
The Welsh Baptist churches at War
rior Run, Mahanoy City and Danville
were voted appropriations, and the
committee prepared plans for making
collections to increase the missionary
funds during the next six months The
trustees of the association also met
and transacted routine business.
The general conference convened at
10 o'clock with the president, Rev.
Charles Jones, in the chair. Devotion
al exercises were led by Rev. D. S.
Thomas, of West Virginia. The re-
port of the committee on a new per-
iodical reported progress and will
make a final report at the annual
meeting in Edwardsdale next May.
The auditors, Evan j. Davis, of West
Scranton and John II. Phillips, of
Plymouth, made a full and elaborate
| report of the associations financial
standing.
COMMITTEE CONTINUED.
The committee appointed to consider
the misunderstanding between Rev. j.
T.. Davis and John Powell. of Plym-
outh. reported that their work was
unfinished and the committee was con-
tinued Secretary Davis reported the
work done by the Mission society dur
ing the past six months and outlined
| the plan adopted for the raising OF
! funds to carry on the work during the
| next six months. A special appeal
was made to the delegates and church
es for increased financial assistance.
Rev. Charles Jones, of Nanticoke
made a report for the Pennsylvania
Baptist Educational society. which in.
cluded a special appeal for aid. The
officers of the conference were appoint
ed a special committee to correspond
with parties in Slatington, relative t
the church property in dispute at Sum
| NIT Hill.
f. w. Chapman presented the worl
of John Philip Quinn, the reformed
gambler, and the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily recon
mend the work of Messrs. Chapman ant
Quinn in their crusade against gambling
The morning session was closed will
benediction by Rev. Edward Jenkins
of Jermvn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
STANDARD OF THE WORLD.
Elgin Per
Creamery Butter, ZOC Pound
Direct from Elgin, Illinois.

It Is by far the most DELICIOUS,
SWEETEST BUTTER made. Others ad'
vertise it, but mono keep 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

Smoke the Popular Punch cigar, 1oc.
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Smoke the Pocono SC. cigar. .
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Steam Heating and Plumbing.

P. F. & NJ. t. Howley, ,231 Wyoming ave.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-17

Solid Oak Cobbler Seat Rocker.
arms braced with iron rods. back
panel is covered with fancily decor
ated leather. One of the prettiest
things we have ever shown in a Rock
err at our regular price of $500. Spe-
ciaI for the week, $4.65.
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$3.50

GENUINE LEATHER COUCH.
plain, polished hardwood frame. couch
is 6 feet inches long, 80 inches wide;
deep diamond tufting and upholstered
in hair. Guaranteed. 1890 value. Spe-
c.al for the week, $3.50.
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$3.50

Polished Oak Frame Couch. dep w
c,1it tufting' upholstered IN our NJ
grade OF fancy valour; 9 feet ls9 IN
Tong. 80 inches wide; high roll ness n, 49,.
elevated foot; sides Of head az trsse
tically trimmed with silk plusn anee51I
is massive, neat and polisneo.
price, until Christmas, 0S.W.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-17

Solid Golden Oak Wood Seat Rock.
oak, hand polished, five spindles under
each arm and nine spindies the entire
length Of back. A very handsome
Rocker and well worth our regular
price of $3.50. Special for the week
preceding Christmas, N26.
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Solid Golden Oak Rocker, high back
and well braced arms, fancy cobbler
seat. No better value on our sales floor
than this Rocker at our regular price,
SA.25, Special for one week, $3.45.
Similar to illustration.
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Reception Room Fancy Rocker.
made solid golden oak or birch ma
hogany; fancy embossed leather seat
and back; very comfortable and or
namental little Rocker. Regular price
$780, Special for the week. $500.
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$3.50

Fancy Library Rocker. extra large.
lected quarter-sawed oak, high polish
finish, construction the very best,
handsome in Its plainness. This has
been one Of our leaders Mt 1880. Price
during the week preceding Christmas.
$3.50.
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$500

Solid Golden Oak Rocker. cobbler
seat, high back and arms. thoroughly
our best values at the regular price,
$S75. Until Christmas. $500.
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High Banister Back Rocker, well
braced and handsomely finished, in
solid golden oak or birch mahogany.
No better value shown than at our
regular price of $5.75. Special for
Christmas week, $3.50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
THE QUESTION PRESENTED.

The question as TO whether a sugar re-
inery would be profitable here in Savan-
nah was presented from about every point
OF view yesterday at the Board Of Trade
room by Judge TlIman and Capt Rose.
We are certain that those who heard the
discussion have no doubt that the sec
ton of sugar territory tributary 10 Sa-
vannah is capable of producing many
times as many barrels OF syrup as would
be necessary to supply the demand OF
sugar refinery that would cost So0Op.
They also have no doubt that the surplus
syrup crop at the present time in this
territory is sufficient TO supply two such
refneries as it is proposed to erect here
rehneries of the $4,000 class. No, there
is no question about the raw material.
But is there any question about any
other point? There may be some who
are not quite satisfied that the syrup will
yield as much sugar per gallon as it IS
claimed it will, but they haven't any
very good reasons for not being so.
The most of those who heard the dis
cussion, came away from the meeting, We
think, about convinced that the sugar
refinery project is a feasible one. There
may be a question in their minds as to
whether or not the sugar trust would in
terfere with the enterprise If it were
undertaken, but little consideration
would convince almost anyone that trou-
BILE from that source is not to be seriously
apprehended.
If the project is promising one, fea-
slble, as far as can be seen at present,
from every point of view, ought not steps
be taken towards the establishment of
refinery here? 1t ought not to be a diff
cult matter to get the amount of money
necessary? There is plenty of money here
and elsewhere seeking investment. If it
is desirable 10 have the project more
fully investigated. let the investigation
be begun at once. Let the whole matter
be put in the hands of those who will
give it their immediate and close atten-
ton Let US get the very bottom facts.
If there is really an opportunity of build
ing up here a great and profitable indus
try, and to make rich a large section of
tributary country, let US seize upon it
and utilize it. Don't let us wait for some
body to do ten years years hence what
we might as well do now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
BRIGHT BITS.

Making Home Pleasant.-"Cook is talk
ing about leaving. Henry" "Gracious!-
don't let that happen! Tell her I am go
ing TO buy her an automobile in a few
daysr-Puck.
THAT man called me a liar, a cad, a
scoundrel, and a puppy. Would you advise
me to fight for that?" by all means.
There's nothing nobler in this world, young
man, than fighting for the hit
Bits.
Little Margaret was out riding with her
father one afternoon, when they CHANGED
10 meet a donkey AS they drove by she
looked up and said. Papa, didn't that
horses ears know enough TO stop growing
when they'd got long enough?"-Judge.
1t was in a Philadelphia Sunday school
not long ago, that a teacher asked the
question: "What is a lie?" OF course, there
was a small boy who thought he knew;
and this was his definition: "A lie is AN
abomination unto the Lord and an ever
present help in time OF trouble "-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Patronymic.-"rhe old Greeks" the
Lay Figure had observed, used to call a
great warrior the son of Ares. Hobson, for
instance. would be the son of Ares" The
Unconscious Imbecile glittered as to his
eyes. Grandson" he lost no time in oX-
claiming For Ares raised hob, didn't he ?
And does not Hobson mean so of hob? OF
courseu-Detroit Journal.
Aunt Hannah-Of course, you ought not
TO go if your husband does not want you
to go. You know you promised to obey
him Mrs. Darling-When 1 promised 10
obey him. of course, I looked upon it as a
joke You could not think seriously of
obeying a man who had been telling you
for nearly a year that he desired only TO
be your devoted slave" Boston Tran
Scf-int
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

Opie Read hates to wear a dress suit,
says the Chicago Journal.
Recently he was invited to appear before
a large and fashionable audience, and,
much against his wishes he was prevailed
upon to borrow for the occasion a dress
suit.
The author told stories to the as
sembly and much laughter and applause
greeted his recital. As he turned to leave
the stage the laughter and applause broke
forth with redoubled emphasis. The au-
thor stepped forth from the wings and
bowed low in recognition of the fatterng
greeting, then left the stage again. The
laughter grew louder. Mr.. Reid repeated
his acknowledgment and again sought the
wings
The laughing still continuing, Mr.. Read
was about to make another sally, when a
friend behind the footlights grabbed him.
They're not laughing at your stories,
Opie," whispered the friend. They are
laughing at a big rip in the back of your
coat Upon your first appearance you
burst ii from top to bottom"
Mr. Read subsidized without a word
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
Absent-NIinded Men.

There have been a great many stories
about absent minded men, where one for
gets his house address, another what bus
mess he is in, and where another has to
refer to the mark on his handkerchief be-
fore he can remember his own name, says
the Columbian. There is a farmer named
Rogers in the North, who possessed a
Jersey COW, which he used TO drive, morn
ing and evening, to and from the pasture,
not far from his home. One morning as
one of his neighbors was passing along the
road, he met Mr.. Rogers walking in the
middle of the lane, his mind apparently
eugrossed with some weighty question
The neiShbor called out:
Good morning, MIR. Rogers. Where are
you going?"
why" said Mr.. Rogers. in a surprised
way, I'm driving the COW to pasture"
And he waved his hand toward where the
COW ought TO have been.
"WeE, where is the cow" asked his
friend.
Il suppose l forgot to let her out of the
barn" answered MI Rogers, humbly, as
he realized his position. And he had.