T1TE SCI1ANTON TRI1JUNE-T1ITJRSDAY MOUSING, AUGUST 2, ISO I. 5 A pure cream of tartar ruic auu uuin It does more wort and finer work than any other. If you do not find it exactly as represented you caiT return HtUo your grocer and he will pay you back your money t v . ' Cleveland Baking Powder Co., Nta York, Succour 0 Cleveland Brother. Norrman& Moore , FIRE INSURANCE 120 Wyoming Avenue DOFT Have your COLLARS trohe4 to the M ar when von can have thm done wltn iot bUB?tftft TWO CENTS KAOH. Lackawanna THE LAUNDRY WE ARE OFFERING FOR A FEW DAYSs Whipcords Jacquards Serges Henriettas AND Fancies f FORMERLY 75o. and $1, for ONLY 59c. Id every desirable shade. Hears & Hagen (15 LACE AYE, If you want Carpets, Draperies, Wall Paper or Window Shades, come to us. We have a full line of goods, and our prices are very low. 127 Wyoming Ave. To my friends: I hereby announce that I will be a candidate for the nomi nation of district attorney, before the Republican County convention. JOHN R. JONES. CITY NOTES. 'Tribune reader leaving; for their aunimer'tt vacation enn have their favor ite paper limit to them without extra coat, by notifying- thla office of the do ttrel olmngen In tho paper' a!dre. The Knights of honor have organized a row lodgo with 87 members at Milwaukee, Pa. The employ? of the Delaware and Hud son company at the Manvilla colliery were paid yesterday. The re will be a regular meeting of the board of health, at their rooms ia the "Municipal building, at 3 o'clock tomorrow. There was no meeting of the Sheridan Monument association last night owing to the absence of so many members from the city. The select council will meet in regular torsion this evening. The committee on railways will convene previous to the meeting.. The city treasurer has been paid $3,173.13 from tbe city solicitor's department as the July collections for sewers, pavements aud grades. Tbe weekly police drill was dispensed with yesterday owing to the preparations for the encampment which are going on at the armory. Today th Delaware, .Lackawanna and Weitern company will pay the employes of tbe Haktoad and Diamond mines for their July labor. James Gillespie, treasurer of the Dia mond Colliery Accidental fund, filed bis bond in tbe sum of $500 as treasurer of that organization, with Prothnotary Pryor yes terday. Commissions have been issued by Adjut ant General Greenland to Captain Herbert B. Chase, First Lieutenant Frank Bobling, Jr., and Second Lieutenant William A. BauD, of Company C, Thirteenth regi ment. Following the example of E. E. Robath an, of common council, Jonn E. Roche, president pro tern ot the last meeting of select council left after the mooting with out attaobing his signature to a number of resolutions and ordinances. He is at Lake Ariel and has beeu requested to come to the city and sign the documents. Open All Might at Lob man's Spruce street. When Ton Go Shopping Do not forget to oall at the General House furnishing Store, 121 Penn avenue. That is where you get A No. 1 China, Crockery, GlasH, Tinware. Lamps, Notions, Hard ware, Granite and Hotel supplies; and all useful articles which are necessary in a bouse from 3 cents upwards. A Blokskb. 121 Penn avenue. Hlohael Toollo's Bond. The bond of Michael Tooliu, treasurer of tbe school district of Arohbald, was Died with Prothonotary Pryor yesterday. It is in the sum of $17,000 and has the names of Patrick Toolin, Patrick Quinnan and Henry Revels attached to It as sure ties. Charlie Brolaman'a Will. The will ot Charles. Brutzman, late of tbe city of Boranton, was admitted to pro bate yesterday and letters testamentary granted to Attorney O. W. Dawson and Btenhen W. Mvers. Mr. Brutzman was killed last Friday by falling from a ladder i me Btipp building on Harrison avenue. Buy the Websr end get the best. At Guernsey Bros, Williams Mcplty powder. 3 a ELEEIiJlO DEAL The ScranUn Traction Company Said to Be Interested. SALE OF CARBQNDALE LINES Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company Purchases the Carbondale and Forest City Systems A sweep ing; Change Made in Board of Of ficers and Directors A Thirty Mile Connection Between Pittston and Forest City Intimated.' After nearly two months of rumors and deals tbe electric railroad lines and property of the Carbondale Trac tion company and the Ciirbonilule und Forest City Passenger Railway com pany wre sold yesterday to the Lacka wanna Valley Rapid Transit company. This announcement is of pocnliar inter tst to Bcriintoii people from tbe fuct that the Cnrbondalo lines extudlns from Forest City to Arcbbald, tiie Scrauton Traction company's city system, and the lattor's liuo extending toward Pittston, make a possible ii3 inilti connection between Forest City uud Pittston. During Mr. Archer's regime as gtn ernl manager of the Scrim ton corpora tion, arrangements wore inadw with Lemuel Amsrman nnd L. A, Wntres nni the gentlemen associated with them, whereby the Soranton Traction company is running its cars on tbe roadbed and rails owned by tlia gentle men mentioned toward Pittston. The agreement was that the work was to be pushed dnring this summer and autumn so that early in tbe winter a service would be iu operation between here and Pittston, and at a lati) hour last night it could not bs loarned that (his agreement hud beau cbuirje.l. SCKASTOS COMPANY RCMOll It ia intimated that tho Scran tou Truction compuny is behind t he Car bondule sale yesterday and will event ually control the entire elc ctrie car sar vice 'between that city and Pittston. In this connection it mv h mentioned that Attorney Horace E. Hind, of Jos sups & Hand, who are the attorneys of the Scrauton Traetioa company, has been retained a the attorney of the Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit comrjauy. ''There were two syndicates after the road," said yesterdays Carbondale Herald, "one leiuir represented by William Wulker of Mayfiold and J. D. Stocker of Jrinyn; the other by John V. Aitken and H. B. Jmlwiti of this city. Mr. Aikens secured an option on a controlling interest of the stock and managed to secure the road. At tho meeting of tbe stockholders, W. F. Sadler, jr , resigned his position of general manager, and Millard F. Thompson resigned as treasurer. Thu resignations of Directors H. II. Bet then. Charles H. Mulltn, W. F. Sadler, M. F. Thompson, of the Carbondale Traction company, were read aud accepted." "The reorganization then took place and the folio win;; offlcrs were chosen: President, H. B. Jndwia; secrtury treasurer, J. M. Nicol. The following were chosen to fill vacancies in the bonrd of directors- John V, Aitkin, II. B. Jadwin, J. M. Nicol, E E. Corev, Uniondale; II. J. Breuuan, und J, D. Stocker, J. M. Williams, and William Wulker. members of the old board held ever. " TERMS OF TIIE SALE. It is said that $80,000 was-paid for the line or in other words that $100,000 worth of stock wns purchased fur that figure, $20,000 being allowed or reser ved for payment of the dlt of tho old company. A bond of $50,000 was also given to the new cowinny to protect them from any cluitns ugainst the old company, A Tribune reporter his been in formed that the conditions of the transfer of the property are based on a 099 your lease at an annual rental of (1,300; tbe Transit company to as sume all the bonded ind.ibtodness, to relieve tho former from all claims for damages, to keep the buildings insured and the road and its fQuipnunts in good order. There were present at the meeting Judge W. F.Stadler, of Carlisle: W. F. Studlur. J. W. Astkeo, H. B. Jadwin, D. J. Duncan, H.J. Brennao, S. Singer, J. M. Nicol, of Carbondale; Charles H. Mullen, of Carlisle; W. M. Eihler, of Philadelphia; Elwln E. Corey, of Uniondale: William Walker, Mayfuld; J. D. Stocker, Jenny n; J. M. Williums nnd Attorney Horace E. Hand, of Scranton. W. B. Gritmon, of Carbon dala, was also present as notary public, MA JOR1TY OF THE STOCK. Messrs Stadler and Mullen held the hulk of the slock of the Carbondale Traction company, the former voting 421 shares and the latter 1.500 share. After the adjournment of the meeting a transfer of the innjority of stock of the company was madtf by these gen tlemen to Mr. Aitken, who' is president of tbe Rapid Transit company. It is generally understood ut Carbon dale that the present coinnuiy rupro sents a syndicate of New York, Boston and Philadelphia capitalists. Tbe Carbondale Leader says: The Rapid Transit company's rond, when completod according to the present plans, will number twenty-four milui of track aud be one of the most extensive electric lines In the country, In the negotiations for the control of tho Trac tion company's Hue. Mr. Aitken has met and overcome many difficulties, nnd the "light," as it is calloil, has boeu a stubborn ouu. It has been known for some time that the old couipuuy bus boon uxious to uiaposa or tne road, ana tun morning s cash payment throws it into the hands of Mr. Aitken as president and general man ajer of the Transit company and tho syndicate which is behind hiiu. REPAIR3 ON THE. COURT HOUSE. What County Commissioner Says About tbe Hatter. "We have hud a thorough examina tion made of the court house and before very long will begin to make some re pairs on it," said County Commissioner Giles Roberts vestordnv. "Tbe building is by no means in a dangerous condition, but to prevent the possibility of an accident we will have iron rods, run across the building to strengtnen the side walls. Tbe root is all right for soma time to come, but wuoa it u iouaa ueouasury to replace it it is probable that tho side walls will be raised ingli encu.;'U tu make tbe third story ot full hcigtith. ;rlie work is of snoli a chancier that ltaannot very well lot by con tract aud tbe commissioners hav de termined to have it done tv some ro- lialde person by the day." Contractor bohroeder visited tho building ytsterdav. made measure ments and took an inveutory of the work to be done. SCRANTONIS AHEAD. We Make a Kacord for Swimming North Rivar. An onlooker would eonrcelv under stand the scene of greeting which ue enred at tbe Delaware. Lackawanna and Western station Tuesday when it sunburned young man of nthlotic build swune from the train from New York and was iraniodiatiy In the midst or nearty handshakes nnd vociferous words of welcome from a group of bappy workmen. The traveler was John Taylor, of 135 Jeff arson avenue, wiiose recent feat of swimming tbrf North river from Hoboken to Now York occasioned an article in the Ho boken News, of which tho following is a portion: 'John Taylor, a bricklayer, swam from the Seventh street dock, this city, to pier CD. New York, in 28 minutes. Tb best previous time is said to have teen 45 minutes. The swim was made on a wugur of $50. At 7:110 Taylor dova from tho dock. Ho started off with tbe side stroke for some distance und then took the breast strok. lie was accom panied across by a rowboat. The pior whs reached precisely at 7:53 Taylor was pretty well exhausted after the swim. The tide at the tima was run ning out." Tho article should bavo stated that Mr. Tylor is a resident of Scrmitoii." lie iH 25 yours of ago uud left this city uunuj; too bricklayers strike last May. A SCHOOL OF POKER. Scranton Street Italians Indulge in tho National Indoor Game In the Hands of the L;iw. Anthony Munvgot ia one of tho Itul iuns who are looked upon as a sort of lender tty bis countrymen. II" cam over early nnd learned many Yankee tricks, Including uioney-umkiiig, ell of which be is teaching to his more iguoraut countrymen in his own p"CU liar wuy. He teucncH money making by exemplification.. As a consequence his pupils' monthly stipends ii.Ti t'.ieir way into his collets, and utter terernl yesrs of devotion to tbe task of loam in j tho unsophisticated' idea how to shoot, ha finds himself iu possession of iuticri land and many bouses. But nlas a halt has been callod to liis rapacity. He has experienced a short-circuit. Ho became too greedy and the result is that he is in the bauds of the law. Among other studies iu the curriculum of Manygot's academy was that of the tiatio.ial uamo, poker. The pupil's look to tbe game with gront avidity and nightly gathered ut the academy to pursue their inwstiga tions. A slit was made in tint tablo aud its uses explained to the still onts, The slit wns a novolty and was thoroughly enjoyed for a long time by the entire class. Soon, how ever, tho pupils discovered that be tween their losings to tho proressnr and their contributions to Miss Kittio they were paying a very high vote of tuition. Thu beadle of the class, one Frank Chiskey, decided that his classmates should Btand the imposition uo longer and concluded to break up tho school, take their books and go bomo. Alderman iitzjimmons was told of tho goings oi at Munygot's and sent one of bis officers over to bring the cffetiding professor before the Eighth wrd bar of justice, He was formally charged by Cbiskoy with keepim; a Cambiinir houso und was held iu ;2-"0 bail to make sure that he would la on band in tho full to explain the work ings of his school to the honorable judges. IT'S A LUCKY CITY. That's th Ruts on Mr. Cliver and kilts Grew Were Married Here. Edwin L. Cliver. of Pl.iladeliiliia. and Mies Mary E Grew, of Fraukford, were marriod yesterday by Rev. F. S. Bdlentino, pastor of tho Church of the Good Shepherd, of Green Ri lge, ibere was u n ivor of rom iuce about tb marring'. Mr. Cliver is 21 years of nee and is a salesman by occupation. His bride is a pretty young woman of 18. The con sent of her parents was obtained to the marriage, but nevertheless the youiiij people decided to come to this city to Lave the knot tied. They believe that Scranton is a lucky city. To Our Patron. relieving that a business douo on a strictly cash basis wou'd roliovo us of a largo amount of time and labor, now nec essary in keeping our ncconnts uccurntoly, and would enable us to du.voto more atten tion to the details of our bu:;iuf, thereby giving to customers the benelltot our per sonal mpervltlon, we have decided to adopt this system. This is being done in many of the large citlos, nnd is working very successfully aud saciafactory to all pnrtios concerned. On aud after Monday, September 3, we shall require cash payment on the deliv ery of all p'.ickagos. To those who may find it inconvenient to pay cash each time their work is returned, we will sell coupon books from oue dollar to ten dollars allow ing a discount of live cents on the dollar. These books will be furuisliod by our driv ers or at our ollices, but must bs puid for in advance. Money will be refunded (or all coupons relumed. J. C. IlKilllllTEll, Keystone Steam Lnuudrv. John J. Van Nout, Mgr., Kurek feteam Laundry, A. B. Waiiman. Lnclciiwnui'M Steam Laundry. John J. Kki.ly, Mgr., West tide Laundry. T. U. PlTTACK, Enterprise Laundry. . Exiraoidlnary R.oreation Tour Euf falc, Niagara Falls, Toronto. Tho popular F.rio lines Imvo arranged a delightful pleasure tup for tho public ulong their liuo forTueaduy, August 7ih, to Buf fulo, Niagara Fulls, and Toronto, embrac ing a great variety of ccenic attractions at small cost, buffalo and Nlagura Fulls ex cursion tickets will be good two days. The Toronto tickets will be good four duyH to return. Special train will leave Carbondale at 6.50 o.m. Fare to Niagara Falls and re turn, (3.00, and only oue dollar additional to Toronto and return. For further information see small bills or ticket agents of tbe Erie. Rav. C. A. McGWa Laotnra. At the Howard Place Methodist Epis copal church, at 8 o'clock this morning, Ruv. C. A. McUee will address the Epworlh Loague society of the church. Alter the address refreshments will be served by the ladies of the church. L'eutensnt Madison's Suocsisor. On Aug. 13, while thu Thirteenth regl ment is in camn at Gettysburg an elec tion will be held to fill the office of first lieutenant of Company C, which was made vacaut by the death of H. R. MadUou. 1 EVEHIHGJF SONG Tli3 Scranton Llederkracz's Enthusiastic Re ception to Its Guests. AROUND THE FESTAL BOARD Societies from Out of Town Were Banqueted at Music Hall Address of Welcome Dslivered by Mayor W. L. Connell Speech of Conrad Schroedor Excursion of the So ciety to Lake Ariel Today, Around tbe festal board and amid a bower of palms and evergreens the Scranton Liederkrunz celebrated Us silver jubilee at Musio bull Inst niiht. Twentv-five years ago in the dark days of 1H09 when the country was ngitated with tbe cons-quences of the War of the Rebellion, sixteen German-Americans of this city organized tb Liederkranz society. Of the sixteen charter members but three, of the number are alive; they aro A. Conrad, Gorge Wahl nnd Philip Geiiter. Mr. Conrad acted as mnsioal director for twenty -one year, from 183a to 1800. From 1800 until tue pres ent tho director has been Professor F. F. KopOf. To tho ability and success ful leadership of Profissor Kjpff is duo, in a measure, the rank which 'Ae Linderkrunz holds among munioiil' ganizitions today. No less credit -ticues to Conrad Sohroudar, the pi js oul president. At 8 cO lust night the guests bagnr. to arrivo at Mulc hall and ranged tliemelvHB around the bunquot board. Tho visiting societies present wore as follows: Eiiiheiisirunz. of New York; Concordia, of Wilkes-Barre. Lteder ltr.iriz, of lIones:lule;Ariuiis, of Wilkes-Ij.ut-, Jlauuorchor, of Hizleton, M.iimorchor, of Pittston; Maunurchor, of Ilonesdale; Tnru Verelu, of Scrnr. lon; Saengerrnnde.of Scranton; Greut- li Verein, of Scrauton; Mminerohor, of Hyde Park; Moz iri quartette, of South Side. TIIE DECORATIONS COMPLETED. The entrance to tlie hull was lined with palms and about the Interior the same decorations wore prof us dy ar ranged. The stasre was banked with evergreens trimmed with the American and German baunT', and at tho front of the etugo were, placed, studded in the palms, tho priZH won nt musical con tests, Oi the left was a costly silver pitcher won at Ilonesdale in 1880, nnd nearby were two others an onyx clock won nt Wilkestnrre in lbbl and a trophy won nt Reading in 1893. Oa the right the- charter of the society beamed from its sylvnu repose, Thy reception committee, consisting of E Moats, William Lmerioh, Charles Wilmayer, Eiward Siebecker, Hnry Dimler and Jacob Ferber, very system atically provided places for the guests and at 9 o'clock the evnning's festivity was opened by Chairman Dr. Lndwig Wehlun. lie delivered a speech iu German and arter bidding everybody a welcome, announced that the composi tion, "Willkomen," would bs sung. Accompanied by Bauer's full orchestra tho assemblage unito 1 in the strain. Occupying seats in the front line on tbe platform, above the orchestra, were the following: Dr. Ludwig Wehlnu, eliairmau of the evening, Conrad Schroedet, president of tho Lbtderkranz society; Mayor W, L. Con- mill, George Wahl, i. L. Wormier, E. Moses, Dr. P. F. Guuster, Frank Hummler and Frank Lsuthner. Dr. Weblan introduced Mr. Schroeder, who delivered a speech in Germau, in which he reviewed the career of the Liederkranz society from the beginning. His remarks received many cheers and mncu applause. MAYOR CORNELL'S WELCOME. After the song, "Hundesliod," from (.toot ne. Mayor Lounell wns introduced He said it was n pleasant duty on his part to extend a welcome to the visitors and also a pleasant task to rarer to the struggles or the Lteder kranz, now celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, and the happy rememb rance that the society was still green and had passed triumphant from the blasts of so many winters. As chief executive of Scranton ha bade a wel come to tbe Kominers, and said that our people may be young in history but they are old in the art of welcoui' ing strangers. The mayor's eloquent greeting was received with contiuned applause. The seleollon, "Doniade," was sung to tho captivating iur, "Tt-ra-ra-booni-de-ay," in whloh the audience joined, Harold Lango, of tbe Now York Liclien'ranz, spoke in German uud pronounced a beautiful eulogv upon the success of tbe boranton Lieder krauz, and referred feelingly to the deceased mmnb-rs who belonged to tbe oruinul charter group, The Ladies' section of the Lbder- kranz, represented by Mrs. A. Conrad, Mrs. William Siobecker and Mrs. Jo-iepli Obnr, ascended the stage, and Mrs. Conrad, tu appropriate words. presented to the male members a silver mounted driuliiug horn, Conrad Schroeder accepted tbe gift in a felici tou spech. Many other presents were bestowed. Today the Liederkranz and other visitors will t'iij y a picnic at Lako Ariel. Tne trains will leave the Erie an I Wyoming d.tpot ut 8 15 o. m. und 1 6J and a.24 p. m. Conway Hcuse, 132 and 134 Penn Ays,, is where you will always find good service anu courteous treatmeut,, the table is al- wuys supplied with the best in the market. lriinsiem, and local trade solicited. SPRATT'S DOG BISCUIT . Ask for Spralt's. and take no other. Wholesale prico to tho IracTo and to parlie3 buying iu quantity. SPRATT'S DOG SOAP' 23c. a cako, C3o. a box, Indispensable for koune uso aud housohold pets. E. G. GOURSEN e 429 Lacka. Ays. MR. SANDERS IS tXCITEO. I Eli Eoatid Condition Causes B m to S Thing's tbe Wrong- Way. 'i. The TRinUNE should not mnke Itself the mouthpiece of secretary Diddleboek iu anything concerning Mr. Saud.-rs, of the iru'U. iue latter Uad uo grlcvni.ee par ticularly against the secretary, uud would never have kuown tiiere hud bee a any change made in the drafted constitution of the State league bad not bis attention been called thereto by Mr. Uaulon, of Uazletou, who was also a member of thu committee, as ulr. Diddtebock did not think it proper to Fend a copy of the printed constitution into the hands ot tuose wco suouiu nave urst received tuem. Jlr. Suuders was not "tlually Admitted" to the meeting, but when the time came for him to be present bo simply walked Into the room uud seated hi nut; If whero he kuovv ho hud a proper right to bo. Truth, "I hav alurjo sizs crow to pick with Mr. Diddlebouk and I want to have it out with bim right o:i the floor of that meetiug. If Mr. Sanders did not use tho above words in the presence of a gn rpof reporters standing onlside tbe m-L ,ing room in the Wyoming, then there was a very clever veutrikquist at work somewhere no.ir tiiere aoout that time. The'Trutu should not muke itself the mouth piece of noy otio to udvise TllU Ti.ibunu as to w.o siiould use its columns to givo expressions ou newsy topics. As to tho charge that theIbibcsb hns made itself the mouthpiece of Sec retary Did llebock it is nnuocesiary to make any comment. Mr. Sanders is respectfully referred to tho files of Tub Trhiune for the last three days. TWO MEN INJURED. Vell Nigh Fatal Results That Follow an Explosion in Marvin a Shaft Yesterday. William J. Thomas und Daniel W. Jones bad a narrow escape from death at the Murviiia sliiitt yesterday. Thomas was seriously iiij.ircd about the head and is iu danger of losing the uso of his ouo eye ut least. it appears that yesterday morning thu two men were preparing holes sim ultaneously for blnstiug aud charged tlfcin with Dowder. After they fired the fuse they went to a place cf safety, but only one shot exDiodod und think ing that the other oue bud not caught fire Thomas went back to invrsiigate and just us he reached the place the shot went oil nnd struck bim lu tne face. He was brought to bis home cn Wayne avenue uud his wounds dressed by Dr. Donne. Dr. Fisher was also called in as a specialist to examine the eye. Daaiel Jones escaped unhurt, but the injuries Inflicted on Thomas are very serious and much time must elapse be fore be will show signs of recovery. Ills esoupj from death was marvellous and it is difficult to .explain how his life was preserved. C0UNCILMANIC BASE BALL. The Game Will Probably Take Place on Next Monday. Arrangements for the cam) of ball between teams composed of members of tbe select uud common councils, are well under way. Next Monday is tbe day selected by the commoners, and this date will bo submitted to Manager Durr uud by bim to bis fellow sjlect meu at to-night's meeting, for concur rence. McCann and Connell will be the bat tery for the selectmen, find Grier find Thomas will be in the points for the lower branch team. Muuuger Durr stated lust night that he would prefi r having the game played during Novcu , ber, wuen the weathur will be more propitious. Long Slstaaos Tel.phona Fubicrlbsra. Amonir those recently equipped with metullic circuits nnd long uistuuee tele phones are the following; Scranton Uuiry rompuuy. Third National bank. Hcrunton Savings bank. First National bank. Norman & Mo. re. insurance agent?. Scranton llrewing company. fnsev & Kelly Brewing company. M. Robinson brewery. Sprulis lir.-s. lumber yard. T. F. Leonard, hardware. P. McNally. meat market. M. J Kelly, b.k;ry. Barber Asphalt company. Iilue RidtrH Coal company. Richards Lumber company. Kohlar & Co., primers. II. Montgomery & Co., wholesale pro duce dealers. FcnANTON Tribune business ofllco. Scuantom Tribune editorial office. H. .. Kinghl ury, mine supplies. F. H. King-bury, mine supplies. Keystone Hardware company. Eureka laundry. Dr. J. L. Woutz, office. Scranton board of control, superintend ent's offlce. Scrauton board of control, socretury'a office. E. N. Willard, rosidouce. Kverott Witrren, residence. Professor Phillip i, residence. A. J. t.'usey, resilience. H. N. Stetler, residence. V: Oolan, residence. Morris Goldsmith, ro.-idonce. Ruv. FutberAu.it, residence, Excursion to Kountuln. Faik. The Taylor Methodift Episcopal church congregation will rnu au excursion to Mountain park on Friday, the train leav ing the Central d"pot ut 8.JJ0 a. in. The outlook is in voruble for a large crowd. Eat ft head made from Pillsbury's Best aud be healthy. ITE mm FOR DECORATING. We Paint and Fire China to Order. 0 Come in and See Our New Goods. W. W. BERRY, Jeweler 417 LACKA. AVE, Best Sets of Teeth, $St00 Including tbe painless extrnctlnj C( leutU by un entirely new prir Cess. S. C. Snyder, D.D.S. El LEAGUE Pitcher Hodsoa Has Bjjq Sold to Boston Na tional Lsagu3 Club. WE PLAY SPRINGFIELD TOMORROW The Chances Was Brought About by the ill-Chos9n Bluffs of Mike Kelly r.nd the Attitude of Secretary Did dlebock A Number of the Troy Players Have Been Signed Local Team Will Return and Play Provi dence Hereon Monday. It can te stated on reliable informa tion that the Scranton Biso Ball club will play its last Slate league game at Reading today and will play its first Eastern league game at Springdjld to morrow, Mondav thev will rotnrn to this city nnd meet tbe Providence club on the home nroJiuls. This information was received from A. L. Francois by telephone from New York last eveoiug, along with the anuouncemaut that liodson had been sold to Boston. It could not be learned at a late hour last night that tbe papsrs ptr taining to tbe transfer had been sigued. but the fact that Mr. Francois was at Springfield yeBterdsy signiug tbe cream of the Troy players stamps the trans fer to the Cistern loague as authentic. WHAT CAUSED TIIE CHANGE. Previous to the meeting of tbe State league nt the Wyoming bouse in this city on iursday night tho Scranton di roctors hnd intended to remain in the league for a time at. least. The mset ing it will be remembered, wns attend ed by a number of Scranton directors aud thcyJwero80 sickened by the dicta torial attitude of Secretary Diddlebock that arrangements were made to re cede from their intention an J join tbe Eastern lengus. At this meeting Mr. Diddlebock and Mike Kelly were particular abusive in their arraignment ot Scranton, its rep' resentalivo bull team and all that ner tuined to it. The Scranton directors realized tbut it was their opponents lust bin if rosort, but rather than sub mit to farther flings of the'lssh. Mr. Francois departed to New York aud the east to cousumate the transfer aud secure new players. It was the lust straw to break the back of the Scrauton club as far us its 3! EH OUR. CUSTOMERS Never complain about our Tiuning aud Plunib- ing bills. WHY? Because we have the quickest and most com petent workmen in the city. "No boys." "Its so." H. BATTIH & CO. 126 Penn Ave. The Scranton Business College New aud handsome building. AU modern improvements. Location the best possible. Quiet and healthful. Two Sessions Day and Evening. , Three Thorough and Complete Courses: Business Course. Shorthand Course. Combined Course. Proprietors fully alivo to the wants and requirements of busi ness men. Teachers who have spent many years of active work in counting room and class-room. OPENING DAY, SEPT. 3. Oflice temporarily in Garnev. Brown & Dllfitf IflniTMftRR Kl ffl Co. 'sstore'enr. Adams Ave. and Linden St DUlB ULllllUUAD Ot UV. I R'S AUGUST SALE Of SHOES Is Now On And you'll not be treating yourself right if you don't take advantage of It. Everv shoe in the bouse is reduce! to cost, and miny gools suoa us RUS SETS and ull SUMMER SHOES, a good deal Ubs than cost. WHITE CAKVAS OXFORDS, best quality, worth $1.50 a pair, will be sold for 75 CENTS. Soma that ara soiled anj disoolorod will ba sold for 23 CENTS a pair. There is no half wuy businoss about It, but a great houseful! of GOOD SHOES ut the cost of making them. LET U3 SEE YOU. u Of what wa Straw Ilats, regular price 00o. thiB week 85o. Straw Hats, regular price $1.00; tbis week C5o. ' Men's Neckwear, regular prioe 603. ; this week 83 e. Meu's Nclcwear, four -In-hands, reg ular prioe 25o. ; this week 17a Ladies' Shirt Waists, regular price (1.15; this week 80u. STER k FAIR SAiiPLE Summer Goods This Week Agency for Dr. Jaeger's Woolen Goods. BROWN'S BEE MWE conn.Jtlon wltn the State league is concerned. The league officials reared a huge bluff and Mike Kelly was the man selected to carry it through, and make tbe looal clnb believe It could not leave the State league. Hodson sale to Boston was announc ed by President St. John, of the local aisociation last night, so that all rear that he will longertbe the instrument to bind Scranton to the State lesgue la at an end. What price Boston has paid for bim Mr. St John professed not to know, but said he did not think it was a vsry large one. Tbe Scranton club will leave Read ing for Springfield after today's game. It is probable that la the Springfield game the Scrauton team will goon the Held with its present organlzition, and that the now players will uot be as signed positions until next week. BE SATISFIED with nothing but the best. You will be satisfied if you call on J. BOLZ and get some of the bargains he is offering. A $5 Coat for $1.49. A $7 Coat for $3. A Fine BlackClay Worst ed Coat for $5, worth $12. Ladies' Capes.all shades for 98c. Ladies' Tailor-made Suit3 for $4.75, worth $9. STORED and INSURED IF ALTERED BY US, FREE OF CHARGE During the Summer. 133 Wyoming Ave. next dime: bank. 'Li 128 Wyoming Ave. MARSHALL FIELD & CO.'S 8 BUTTON ABBOTT, 4 BUTTON ABBOTT, 4 BUTTON GEN' EVA. 4-BUTTON NEPTUNE, BIARRITZ, AT 75 Cents a Pair. In White Black, Tans and Grey. Former Prioes, $1, $1.23 and $1.50. Cor. Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves. are doing with Boys' Wash Suits, regular price $1.50; this week 80s.' Lsdies' Trimmed Hats, regular price $150; this week 9 50. Ladies' Trimmed Hats', regular price $4.00; this week $3.00. Ladies' Suits, regular prlos $10.03) this week $0.00. Other Goods in proportion. Furs mm llj ilAio mm