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CITY JiOTES.
Thomas F. Leonard, th hardware man,
old seventeen lawn rasera yesterday.
The will of David McDonoug-h, late ot
the borough ot Dunmore, was yesterday
probated.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern company paid its employes at the
Hallstead mine yesterday.
Each branch of councllls will meet to
night. It da probable that the fender ordi
nance will be reported by committee in
the common branch.
Frank Bacchus and James Murphy will
be given a hearing in the mayor's court
this morning upon the charge of stealing
goods from the Fair, on Lackawanna
avenue, three months ago.
Michael Mirkocltch, who was hurt at
the Provldenoe breaker of the Delaware
tind Hudson company yesterday after
noon, was taken to the Lackawanna hos
pital, where It was found that bis leg- was
fractured.
Michael Kelly, who was charged with
robbing the store of B. Levy, of Fine
Brook, on Feb. 19, 1896, was formally
committed to the county jail yesterday by
Alderman O. B. Wright to appear at court
at the nest term.
Mrs. Anthony Mahon, of 809 Oakford
court, was arrested yesterday upon the
double charge of keeping a disreputable
house and "telling fortunes." She waived
a hearing and Thomas Holtham became
security for her appearance at court In the
sum of 1300 In each case. ,
The night school term of the Soranton
Business college will end this week, and
on Friday evening the faculty will hald
an Informal reception. An enjoyable lit
erary and musical programme has been
prepared. Only students and their in
vited friends will beadmitted. ,
The Thursday noon service at the Young
Women's Christian association rooms, 205
Washington avsnue, will be conducted to
day by Miss Florence Tomklnson, secre
tary of the South Side association. The
Misses Honold and Kendcll will sing a
duet, "Come, Spirit, Come." The meeting
will begin at 12.30.
Tomorrow night the young women of the
Young Women's Christian association
gymnasUo classes will give an exhibition
in Young Men's Christian association hall.
It will be sufficiently varied to be pleasing
end entertaining. The last rehearsal will
take place today ait 4 p. m. instead ot 7 p.
m. as was announced. Tickets for the en-
ertainment are selling rapidly.
Patrick Gibbons caused some amuse-
ent on Lackawanna avenue yesterday
fternoon by taking off his coat to fight
wo little newsboys. - Officer Lowry ap
eared on the scene and Mr. Gibbons dls-
Cppeared Into the Delaware, Lackawanna
nd Western yard.,- He was captured,
however, by the officer, and given a hear
ing yesterday, when, owing to bis deep
rKion, he was discharged. . t
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GAIBR
CONDITION OF COAL TRADE
Local Coal Men Disappointed at Re
sult of Agent's Conference.
s
WHAT
ONE OPERATOR SAYS
Thinks It Is Time Individual Operators
Ilod goraetlilng to Soy About Regulat
ing Prlaes-Cotnnilttce Appointed
by Soles Agents at New York.
Local coal men were disappointed
over the failure of the sales agents of
the large anthracite coal carrying com
panies to reach an agreement regarding
prices In New York Tuesday. Another
meeting of the agents will be held to
day but there are many who believe
that it will not result In any beneficial
step being taken.
"We must look to those higher In au
thority," said an operator yesterdny
Who controls collieries north of the
city, "for a settlement of the difficul
ties that disturb the coal trade. Those
coal sales agentfl are very nice, agree
able men, but they know one another,
and that knowledge leads them to ex
pect that an agreement as to coal prices
13 made only to be broken. They
might have agreed upon a scale of
prices yesterduy and yet gone right into
the market today and sold co.il for
what they could get for It. They are
commission men, you know, and want
to sell the coal that they may make
momy. The presidents of the various
companies at Interest could get to
gether and end this difficulty In hnlf
an hour If they were disposed so to do.
Until they do come to an understand
ing the sales agents can meet dally
without bringing about beneficial re
sults. Opposition to the Rending.
"This mimic war, as I view it, has
for its purpose the preventing of the
rehabilitation of the Reading company.
Its ofllcluls In the past have been con
tented to take without murmur what
came their way that peace might be
preserved. Xw they say that 21 per
cent, of the coal output Is essential for
the stability of the company and have
changed their former easy-going meth
ods and aggressively Insist that they
must have It. This change from, tike
Reading's former supine attitude has
been somewhat of a shock to the other
companies. Interests opposed to Read
ing's rehabilitation Beem to have
formed a coalition with those who fear
that if Reading is granted its present
demand It will ask more next year,
and appear determined to contest the
matter to the end.
"This means a loss of money all
around, for It requires no very great
mental effort to see that if one of the
companies sells 4,000,000 tons at $3 per
ton it Is not making as much money as
If it sold 3,000,000 nt $4. The consumer,
unless he buys in large quantities, re
ceives no benefit from the present de
crease In prices. It all goes to the
middlemen, some of whom are now
making 11 a ton profit on coal, instead
of .the fifteen cents that Is usually con
ceded to them. They ouy coal cheap,
because certain companies need money
and must sell, and then the middlemen
proceed to hoard the coal until they get
their price.
Individual Operators Suffer.
"The real sufferers from this conflict
are the individual operators, whose
business is to mine a few thousand
tons of coal a month and sell it. In
consequence of the drop In prices many
of the operators are losing money, and
a continuation of the present ruinous
system means bankruptcy to them. It
seems to me that the time Is approach
ing when the operators will be forced to
take a definite and firm stand with re
gard to the prices at which their coal
shall be sold. It Is not right that we
should turn our coal over to the great
common carriers and let them sell it
and make prices that may not be at all
to our llklmr."
Activity about the Delaware, Lacka
wanna and Western collieries still con
tinues and a great deal ot coal has been
mined during the last week, though
not any more than was necessary to
make up the April quota, the officials
of the company assert. Concerning
the present difficulty the Philadelphia
Time eayst
"So far as the coal controversy goes,
Reading and the other local roads ap
pear to be In the position of waiting to
see what the big New York companies
propose doing. Reading, in demanding
21 per cent, of the total tonnage, is the
only one of the eleven companies inter
ested In the trade that has definitely
defined Its position. The method of
coming to an agreement would seem
perfectly simple if, as they have said
they are, the other roads are sincere In
their desire for a settlement of the pres
ent difficulties.
Mr. Welsh's Suggestion.
"As John Lowber Welsh put It tho
other day, the way to do It Is for each
company to say what percentage It
wants. The result would probably be
an excesB of from 4 ito 5 per cent. Each
company should then be required to
prove Its rights to the amount claimed.
Some companies naturally could not
furnish this proof, and the excess could
then be taken from these which claim
more than their rights. The Reading
has made Its demand for 21 per cent,
only after exhaustive inquiry into the
justice of Its claim. It is prepared to
support Its demand by evidence, and
the matter of making; . this evidence
public in order that everybody may see
Its justice has been, discussed and may
soon be adopted."
Hoason for Adjournment.
The following despatch was sent out
from New York last night by the United
Press: "The committee appointed by
the anthracite coal sales agents yes
terday consists of Vice President
Holden, of the Lackawanna, President
Walter, of the Delaware, Susquehanna
and Schuylkill, and Sales Agent Torrey,
of the Delaware and Hudson. The com
mittee Is expected to report a line of
aotlon which will be adopted by the
sales agents ait their' meeting tomorrow.
"The reason for the adjournment of
the sales agents' meeting yesterday Is
said to have been the refusal of the
Lehigh Valley representatives to agree
to the decision of the other agents to
place the output for May at 3,600,000
tons, until the Pennsylvania had been
heard from. This action ot the Lehigh
Valley people has created considerable
comment on the street today, and led
to the opinion that the alliance between
the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley
Is even more Intimate than generally
supposed. The .theory now Is that a
perfect understanding exists between
the Erie, Jersey Central, Pennsylvania
and New York Central regarding coal
matters." '
LINE FENCE TROUBLE.
Pennsylvania Coal Company Obtains an
Injunction.
: Deputy Sheriff Ryan . last night
served an Injunction on Robert Savage,
of Dunmore, restraining him from
erecting a line fence between the es
tate of the late Sarah Ann Potter, of
Dunmore, and land owned by the Penn
sylvania Coal company at Dunmore.
The Injunction was applied for yes
terday by the attorney of the com
pany and the prayer for it sets forth
that Mr. Savage, who Is one of the (Pot
ter heirs, Is constructing a fence be
tween the two properties that en
croaches fifteen feet further on the land
of the complainant than did the old
fence. Mr. Savage was requested to
desist from erecting the fence, but re
fused. Judge Cunster granted a temporary
Injunction and made it returnable next
Monday.
SCI1WARTZKOPF FAILURE.
Executions Amounting to S8.705.00
Entered Against lllra.
Morris Schmurtzkopf, the wholesale
liquor dealer of Petin avenue, failed yes
terday, and his store and stuck are In
the hands of the sheriff.
Late yesterday afternoon the follow
ing Judgments were entered up ngnlnst
him: M. Moses, Brother & Co., $2,615.06;
Leopold Freeman, $1,800; Krotosky
Brothers, $250; Leopold Lewlth, $2,200;
Joseph Green, $250; A. Freeman, $1,050;
Leopold Lewlth, $600; total, $8,765.06.
On these Judgments executions were
issued and placed in the hands of
Deputy Sheriff Kyan, who levied on
the stock at 7.30 lust evening.
CONFERENCE AT AV0CA.
Work Dono by tho General Committee.
Candidates for tho Ministry-Sermon
by Hev. C. 11. Illgginson.
At 9 o'clock yesterday morning the
second day's session of the annual
state conference of the Primitive Meth
odist church was opened at Avoea by
a meeting of the examining committee
who resumed the work begun on Tues
day afternoon and which occupied tho
entire morning session. The committee
haB a considerable amount of business
to transact and will present Its report
at a later meeting.
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the mem
bers of the general committee met in
the auditorium of the church, when
Rev. C. Prosser presided. General
Secretary Rev. S. Penglase and Rev.
H. J. Buckingham acted as secretaries.
After tho devotional services, which
were conducted by Rev. A. Woodcock
and Rev. Harris, a motion was passed
Inviting all delegates and laymen to
sit with the general committee.
The reports of the various districts
were then presented. Secretary Jeff
ries, of the Pittsburg district, pre
sented a request from his district to be
allowed a distinct and separate dis
trict conference. After some discus
sion the request was referred to the
general conference. The reports showed
great progress In the central and larger
parishes, but In the outlying and
smaller parishes, owing to the depres
sion in trade, the results achieved were
les3 satisfactory.
Candidates for tho Ministry.
Rev. W. T. Williams, of Nlles, O.,
was accepted as a candidate for the
ministry of Eastern district, and T. B.
snarp, or Homestead, who will act as
local supply, was also accented. An
application from the Shawnee church,
to be exonerated from their contribu
tions to the conference fund, was ills-
cussed and referred to the general con-
Cerenco without recommendation. It
was also decided to uresent the names
of Rev. T. Bell and Rov. W. B. Bentley
to the general conference subject to the
approval of the examination commit
tee. Considerable discussion of a nrnntlcnl
nature was held regarding the decrease
of membership at the Irwin Station
and Westmoreland parishes.
A public service was held In the even
ing, when Rev. W. F. Nichols conducted
the devotional exercises. Various se
lections were rendered in a tasteful
manner by the well-organized choir un
der the leadership of John F. Blease.
The members of the chorus have al
ready won the 'hearty appreciation of
the delegates, who have expressed
themselves in favorable terms upon
their efforts.
Sermon in the Evening.
Rev. C. H. Hlgglnson, the appointed
preacher for the evening, spoke upon
the theme, "The Light of the World,"
and in the course of his sermon re
marked that t'he world was degenerat
ing and God in His purposes would
bring tt back, but would employ human
agency as the medium, eo that to ful
fill the wishes of the Master it was es
sential that It should be achieved by
zeal, fervor and faith on the ipart of the
Christian.
The church stood for Christ In the
world, and in Its aim it should follow
the example of Christ, to save all men
for the glory of the Lord and for which
they were created. In forceful terms
he dealt with the necessity for spiritual
training in carrying on the appointed
work.
Notes of tho Conference.
This morning the conference will hold
Its session for organization at 9 o'clock,
when the officers will be elected and the
routine business of the annual gather
ing will be transacted. The devotional
exercises will be in charge of the con
ference president. At 2 o'clock a ses
sion will be held to transact conference
routine business.
Tonight at 7.30 an Interesting meet
ing will be held, when the ex-pastors
will hold sway over the platform. (Rev.
II. G. Russell will preside and addresses
will be delivered by Revs. J. B. Tyler,
Q. Ball, J. Bath, A. Woodcock and iM.
Harvey.
Rev. C. H. Hlgglnson, who preached
the sermon of last evening, Is a gifted
orator, and his effort was unanimously
voted to be one of unusual ability. The
Interest and attention of his audience
were maintained 'throughout.
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PROBLEM MfJE SOLVED
New York's Flan for Scranton's
Poor to Sustain Themselves.
TO CULTIVATE VACANT LOTS
Letter and Suggestions Referred by
Mayor Connoll to tho Assoolatcd
Charities-It Will Bo Considered.
Plan Successful Elsewhore.
It Is possible that the New York plan
of "Cultivation of Vacant Lots by the
Unemployed" may be put In practice
In this city. Its popularity and suc
cess In New York has encouraged the
committee In charge there to suggest
the plan to other cities. To this end a
letter and details of the work were sent
Mayor Council, and yesterday he re
ferred the matter to the Associated
Charities. At Tuesday night's meeting
of the board the plan will be definitely
discussed.
Mayor Schleren, of Erooklyn, has
called a meeting to consider the plan
and several cities have decided to put
it in practice.
In his letter to Mayor Connell, the
chairman of the New York committee,
Bolton Hall, suggests that the use of
vacant lots be solicited, a superintend
ent engaged and appeals . made for
funds. It was stated that only $2,000
had been spent thus far in New York
In carrying on the worki
Mr. Hall writes that the "Cultivation
of Vacant Lots" plan Is one of the
most practical, successful and popular
measure yet devifed for the relief of
charities, and taxpayers and the abate
ment of the tramp nuisance. In estab
lishing the idea In other cities the
New York committee expresses Its
willingness to give all the old and In
formation possible.
Teaches Poor to Prosper.
A marked peculiarity of the plan Is
that tt Is not a charity or a relief
scheme. On the contrary It particular
ly alms to establish habits ot self-reliance
and teaches the poor to prosper.
Vacant lots susceptible to cultivation
are assigned to families and seeds fur
nished free. In many instances a suffi
cient crop may be ralsel to sustain a
family during summer and autumn and
put a goodly store in the cellar for win
ter. Good land worked by skillful culti
vators will yield sufficient vegetables
to permit of sales. In any event, It Is
claimed thoit the plan is a foe to beg
gary and destitution.
It seems likely that the Associated
Charities will consider the matter favor
ably. Many able-bodied men make ap
plication to the agent for aid, but plead
for work at the same time". Frequently
they refuse assistance on the ground
that they can accept It only In return
for their labor. This condition urged
the board last year to give employment
In Connell park and on the stone crush
ing machine. Nevertheless money had
to be paid for the labor, and the very
charity of the board was criticised by
laborers who claimed that work which
should bo given to them was furnished
to charity seekers. The claim was not
just, but It caused the board to try and
devise some means of furnishing work
for one class without depriving an
other. Thinks It Will Solve Problem.
A member of the Associated Charities
yesterday expressed the opinion that
the "Cultivation of Vacant Lots" plan
Is adopted and put In operation at once
will solve a problem which has hereto
fore baffled the Ingenuity of the board.
FIGURES ON BEEF TRADE.
Given by a Member of the Firm of
Armour and Company.
E. J. Martyn, of the Chicago meat
firm of Armour & Co., has filed with
the secretary of argrlculture at Wash
ington a sworn statement of the profits
and losses of that company's beef
slaughtering business during the last
sixteen months which purport to give
reasons for the recent Increase In the
price of meats.
Referring to the share the dressed
beef business hod to stand in the com
mercial hardships of the last 1 wo years,
Mr. Martyn declares that during 1S94
cattle were fairly plenty and the beef
slaughterers pushed the business to the
utmost, each trying to outvie the other
In the manufacture of dressed beef and
the opening of branch houses, while the
larger towns have from four to six
where one-half the number would easily
care for the business.
In the eastern markets, which are
the principal outlets, the public were
shout of both money and work, and
dragged the prices of dressed beef down
to the lowest possible point, and as
dressed beef cannot be held any more
than fresh fish, they got it very cheaply.
It became at the first of the year ap
parent that cattle were short, and beef
slaughterers were obliged to put their
delivery houses on shorter commons.
Cattle and beef began to advance slow
ly, culminating in April, when live
cattle were, on on average, $1.D0 per
hundred pounds higher than in Jan
uary. Retailers got excited and pushed
their prices up, fearful that the ad
vance would continue and their next
supply cost them more.
Enclosed in the document presented
by Mr. Martyn is an abstract from the
books of Armour & Co., showing results
on 421,720 cattle slaughtered and
marketed In the year ending Nov. 3,
1894, of an average loss per head of 17
4-10 cents.
A similar showing on 54,344 cattle
slaughtered and marketed during Nov
ember and December, 1894, exhibit a
loss per head of IS 7-10 cents, while bet
ter figures are given on 66,948 cattle
slaughtered and marketed during Jan
uary and February, 1895, In which a
gain per head of 45.18 cents is recorded,
with one of 21, cents per head on 44,352
cattle slaughtered during the period be
tween February 25 and April 20.
OLD FOLK'S BALL.
Enjoyable Evening of the Mederkran
nt Mnslo Hall.
An "Old Folk's Ball" was held at the
Music hall, ofti 'Lackawatnna avenue
last evening under the auspices of the
Scranton Llederkranz society, when a
large number of elderly members Joined
in a few old-fashioned dances of the
Fatherland.
After the programme was exhausted
a substantial supper was served, fol
lowed by on Interesting social. The
muslo of the evening was supplied by
members of Bauer's orchestra,
SUSPENSION IX EFFECT.
One of the Te Carrier Laid Off Yos-
t ' terdny. v - ( '
Postmaster Vandllng did not receive
word from the department at Washing
ton yesterday that the order for. the
suspension ot the ten aocused mall car
riers had been rescinded and the sus
pensions therefore went into effect.
As but one substitute, Victor Lauer,
was avallabe, but one carrier can be
suspended at present. The first one to
receive his enforced thirty days vaca
tion was Edward Pickering. Mr. Lauef
distributed the mall on his route yes
terday. Postmaster Vandllng has asked the
department to confirm the appoint
ments of A. B. Maghran and J. W. Fos
ter as substitutes, and as soon as that
is done and they are ready for duty two
more of the ten carriers will be laid off.
LEIIIGII VALLEY'S BOOK.
An Artlstlo Summer Excursion Guide
Just Issued.
Fresh from the printing room has
come the summer guide, issued by the
Lehigh Valley Railroad company. It Is
bound In pamphlet form between, ma
roon colored leather covers, and con
tains artistic photogravure sketches of
the picturesque scenery along- this pop
ular line of travel.
It contains many views, but the
principal ones are those of Battery
Park, New York; the picnic grounds on
Laurey's Island, Allentnwn; Mount
Plsgah Plane, on the Switchback rail
road; Onoko Falls, at Mauch Chunk,
and a spreading landscape scene of
Glen Summit and the Wyoming Valley.
The lust view of the book gives a
clear perception of the celebrated
Nlngara Falls and the Cave of The
Winds.
HORSE RECEIVES A SHOCK.
Broken Leg and bcutb Caused by a Livery
Are Light.
A valuable gray horse owned by the
Adams Express company, received a
shock of electricity in Cuslck's livery
stable last night. In fulling he broke a
hind leg and had to be shot. The de
tails of the accident are peculiar.
The animal, with Its mate, was on
the basement floor and being harnessed
by Night Stableman Foley. The horse
was a large fellow. He poked his nose
up against an arc light and received a
shock which sent Him quivering In a
heap upon the asphalt flooring.
Foley, who had hold of the bridle, re
ceived a light shock, but was sent reel
ing for several feet. The shock did not
seriously Injure tho horse, but In falling
his own weight horribly crushed a hind
leg.
Veterinary Surgeon Sltterly was
called. He perceived that the Injured
leg could not be treated and ordered
the horse shot.
TONIGHT'S CHURCH CONCERT.
Piogrnmmc by Orgiin Society of
Evangelical Lutheran Christ Church.
Tonight at Music Hall, beginning
promptly at 8 o'clock, a concert will
bo given under the auspices of the Or
gan society of Christ churoh. Below is
the programme:
1. Selection Berghauser's Orchestrn
2. Chorus, Selection,
Talllo Morgan and Party
3. Selection Llederkranz Zither Club
4. Tenor Solo, An der W'eser,
Fred Mueller
G. Address Mayor Connell
6. Chorus, Selection,
Tullie Morgan and Pnrty
7. Flute Solo K. V. Neubauer
8. Duklnniatlon, Schaendung der
Deutschen Sirarhe....Mlss Lizzie Klee
9. Selection.., Kerghuuser's Orchestra
10. Tenor Solo, Der Trompeter von
Saecklngen Fred Mueller
11. Selection Llederkranz Zither Club
12. Piano Solo, Selection Victor Wenzel
13. Deklamatlon Emerson Owen
II. Chorus, Selection.
Tallie Morgan and Pnrty
15. Selection Llederkranz Zither Club
10. Selection Berghauser's Orchestra
BUBB COMEDY COMPANY.
Little Wildcat and the Gold King Pro
duced at tho Academy.
At the Academy of Music yesterday
afternoon the Bubb Comedy company
produced "Little Wildcat" before a
well-pleased audience, and last night
"The Gold King" delighted a large au
dience. A number of selections were
rendered by the orchestra during the
waits between acts, which were nut the
least pleasing feature of the perform
ance. This afternoon the "Long Branch
Mystery" will be the attraction, and
tonight "Michael Strogoff" will be
given.
Olivette at Davis Theater. -'
An Interested and appreciative audience
witnessed the presentation of "Olivette"
by the Robinson Opera company at Davis'
theater last evening. The work was well
performed by all the parts, but special
mention should be made of the clever
manner In which Miss Lizzie Gonzalez dis
charged the role of Olivette and Miss
Laura Russell the part of the countess.
This afternoon and evening the popular
opera, "The Mascot," will be repeated, to
morrow "The Chimes of Normandy" and
"H. M. S. Pinafore" on Saturday, when
the engagement will terminate.
Paradoxical but True.
From Argonaut.
The response of a certain Frenchman to
a handsomo woman who complained that
she had discovered three gray hairs In
her head, as paradoxical but pretty.
"Madam," he said, "so long as they can
be counted they don't count!"
Meals and Cold Lunches,
Meals and cold lunches served at all
hours at Lohmann's, Spruce street. Regu
lar dinner 40 cents. Imported and domes
tlo wines, cigars and liquors.
Buy the Weber
and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
DIED.
O'CONNELL. In Scranton, Wednesday,
May 1, 1895, Daniel O'Conncll, aged (i5
years. Funeral Friday morning at 9
o'clock. Services in St. Peter's cathe
dral. Iaterment in Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery.
CIGARS!
El Modclo $3.00 Box
El Progresso , 3.25 "
Marguerlta 3.50 "
Escudo 3.00 "
LaElegnncla 2.50 "
El Monroe 2.50 "
LaEglpcia 2.25
LaFavoritas 3.50 "
La Emelina 2.00 "
Marshalka (Puritanos Finos), El El
egancia (Puritanos Finos), El Heroe,
Custom House, Flor de Leon, etc All
the leading brands of
Best Goods for least money.
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LARGE STATE CONVENTION
Kant to Bring Christian Endcavorcrs
to Scranton in 1896.
EFFORTS THAT ARE BEING MADE
Coming Convention at Erie Will Decide
Whether or Not the Electric City Shall
l)o Accorded the Honor Would
Bring 8,000 Delegates Here.
When the delegates from tho Scran
ton Christian Endeavor union attended
the state convention at York, Pa., in
1894, they were Instructed by the execu
tive committee of the city union to
press the claims of this city for the con
vention of 1890. The delegates were
provided with plenty of " '96 amunl
tlon," aa It is called by Christian
Endeavorers, und on their return re
ported that the prospects of the honor
being accorded to this city were very
bright.
No time was lost In pushing the
claims, and a committee of seven was
appointed to conduct the campaign,
Arrangements were made by the
committee whereby blank petitions
were circulated throughout the state.
Many hearty and enthusiastic en
dorsements have been received from
various county and city unions, which
Indicate that Scranton will have abun
dant assistance from the surrounding
unions in her effort to secure the con
vention. Allentown Is the only formidable
rival In the field, and It Is anticipated
that much good-natured rivalry will
bo shown at the coming Erie conven
tion when the selection will be made,
fircat Opportunity for Scranton.
If the claims of Scranton are to be
pushed to a successful Issue hard work
counts for everything and the local
committee is to be commended on the
zeal displayed. If Scrantonlans would
but realize the magnitude of the under
taking the committee would receive
still more enthusiastic support. If the
claims of Scranton are allowed It Is ex
pected that there will be 5,000 delegates
from a distance In attendance at the
convention. The importance of mak
ing a final and strenuous appeal for the
'96 convention Is apparent. Scranton
should maintain her reputation as "The
City of Conventions."
In the event of the convention being
held In this city it Is thought that the
expense will be easily covered by $2,000,
although the committee anticipate that
$1,200 will suffice. Various plans have
been suggested to raise the amount,
and the committee believe that the ex
pense will be met without calling for
personal contributions.
The question of hotel accommodations
is an important feature, but no diffi
culty will be found In August, 1896, the
date of the convention, as the city can.
then boast of the most ample hotel
facilities.
Jlcneflt Which Will Accrue to tho City.
If a building large enough to accom
modate the 5,000 delegates cannot be ob
tained In which to hold the mass meet
ings, the committee has already made
arrangements to secure a large tent.
The same methods are being employed
at the Erie convention this year.
The presence of 5,000 delegates here
would boom the city as well as
give encouragement to Christian work
ers In the city and Its vicinity.
THIS EVENING'S CONCERT.
Excellent Programmo Will De Performed
at Pcnn Avenue Church.
An excellent programme of music has
been prepared for this evening's con
cert at the . Penn Avenue Baptist
church, when the following numbers
will be rendered by members of the
Young Men's Christian Association
Concert company:
Overture "Flora"
Violin Solo, "Mazurka Second Concert,"
Musin
Walter Kipple.
Quartette "Oh Italia, Italia Beloved"
The Misses Boss, Messrs. Jones and Owen.
Recitation Miss Jemima Jones
Instrumental Trio. .."Sounds from Home"
Messrs. Allen, Kipple and Jones.
Pluno Solo Gavotte
Llewelyn Jones.
Clarionet and Cornet Duet,
"The Puritans"
Messrs. Alldorf and Stanton.
Overture "Napoleon"
Sextette.
Mandolin Solo Fifth Air Varla
Arthur Morse.
Quartette i "Madullne"
The Misses Ross, Messrs. Jones and Owen.
Violin Solo "Seventh Air Varla"
Will Allan.
Baritone Solo David Owens
Cornet Solo "Honeysuckle Polka"
"Banner of the Sea,"
Mr. Owens and Chorus
"Death Bed of Benedict Arnold,"
Miss Jemima Jones
"Star Spangled Banner,"
Quartette and Chorus
Have you seen those elegant traps nt
Blume & Son? They are grand, f.22
Spruce street.
Remeber our telephone number is 2212
If you want plumbing work. W. Q. Doud
& Co., 609 Lacka. ave.
You should see the display at Blume &
Son carriage repository, 522 Spruce at.
We will have a special
sale all week of Ladies',
Misses' and Children's
Trimmed Hats,
ALL NEW AND LATEST STYLES
Others may copy our methods,
but they cannot offer the same
values, styles or assortment to
to select from. We deal in Mil
linery exclusively and on an ex
tensive scale, and by carefully
making an investment ' we are
certain you will say that the
place to buy Millinery is at
HASLACHER'S : MILLINERY
H. LANOFELO, Successor,
224 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
BEST M OF TEETH. U
Including the pilules xtraottof
teeth by an entirely new procMa
S. C. SNYDER, D. D. S.t
S21 SPRUCE STSIET.
BLOW AT SWEATING SYSTEM.
Provisions of New Act Which Was
Framed to Overcome Evil.
The new anti-sweat shop act if prop
erly enforced will in a short time prob
ably stamp out the worst evils In con
nection with the home manufacture of
goods Intended for sale. The chief fac
tory Inspector has been authorized to
appoint eight deputy inspectors, whose
duty It shall be to enforce the law.
They are to receive J1.200 a year and
traveling expenses.
It Is particularly specified In the act
that no room or apartment In a tene
ment house or dwelling house shall be
used except by the immediate mem
bers of the family living therein for
the manufacture of coats, vests, trous
ers, knee pants, overalls, cloaks, hats,
caps, ' suspenders, JerseyB, blouses,
waists, waistbands, underwear, neck
wear, furs, fur trimmings, fur gar
ments, shirts, hosiery, purses, feath
ers, artificial flowers, cigarettes or
cigars.
No person is to be employed In any
rear building of a tenement house at
making any of the articles specified,
unless a permit has first been obtained
from the factory ofllcluls, stating the
maximum number of persons who may
be employed therein. The permit Is
only to be granted after un inspection
of the premises has been made and
may be revoked for cause at any time.
A very Important portion of the act
Is that which requires every person,
firm, or corporation contracting for
the manufacture of any articles men
tioned in the act or giving out Incom
plete materials for finishing, Bhull keep
a written register of the names and
addresses of all persons to whom such
work Is given, and the factory in
spector or his deputies shall at all
times have access to the register.
The act specifics the amount of air
space which must be allowed to each
person employed, and provides suit
able penalties for Infringements of
each section.
I'nf.ttcd for Politics.
From the Washington Star.
"Maybe women are emotional and all
that sort of thing." remarked .Mrs. Wlck
wlre, "but I'll bet you never will see wo
miMi pulling off their best bonnets and
stumping on them when they win at ihe
primaries.
- - -Illume
& Son have a very fine line of err
rlage traps, etc. (Jo and see them, f.22
Spruce street.
Are you paying too much for plumbing?
Our telephone is 2242. Try us. W. G.
Doud & Co., 009. Lacka. ave.
Excursion posters printed at Tho Trib
une olllce In many different and uttractlve
styles.
Lots of
New Goods
AT
Long Handle Bath Brushes 50c,
Nickel Clocks 5!)c,
Good Shoe Brush - 10c.
Better Oues 25c. and 40c,
Shoe Polishers 25c. and 50c,
Box Paper, (Inequality, with "Scran
ton, Pa.," stamped on in red or
blue letters 25c.
New line Pocket Knives,
25c. und 50c. Each.
Clothes Hampers,
From 90c. to $4.00 Each.
Sewing Machine Oil Cans 3c.
Camphor Balls, per box 3c.
12 dozen Agate Buttons 3c.
Full Size English Decorated Cup
and Saucer, complete 5c.
C. S. W00LW0RTH
319 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
Green and Gold Stor Frsnt
FRANK P. CHRISTIAN
Hatter,
Shirt Maker
AND.
Men's
Outfitter.
412 SPRUCE STREET,
J
SCRANTON, PA.
205 LACKAWANNA AVE,
TNI ClLEMATIfc
IANOS
in tt Front tu Mort Popular and Prtftma tt
LtadMf Ariwa
Wareroems: Opposite Columbuj Monumtnt,
DOS Washington Av. Scranton. Pa.
WOOLWDRTHS
an
J. LAWRENCE STELLE
REMOVED TO 303 SPRUCE STREET, SCRANTON.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
From tbe same flrst-class
Sheet Music, Music Folios and
Small Musical Instruments
at Greatly Roduood Prices.
GREAT MAY SALE
Velvet and Silk Capes, in
fancy lining, for spring
wear, at - - $5,49
LADIES1 SILK WAISTS.
Fine quality figured Indian
Silk Waists, in a variety
of pretty patterns, with
pouch front and pleated
back, with extra large
balloon sleeves, at $2.98
ASTONISHING VALUES IN
LADIES' SEPARATE SKIRTS.
Black All-Wool Crepon Skirts, $8.50
Black All-Wool Mohair Skirts, 5.49
Black All-Wool Serge Skirts, 2.98
miLLINERY BARGAINS.
IOO dozen Ladies', Misses'
and Children's Untrimmed
Straw Hats, in all kind3
of plain and fancy braids,
shades all new this season
in black and all colors, 490
l5o dozen Imported Leg
horn Hats, $1.50 quality,
For 79o
INFANTS' DEPARTMENT.
So short cream China Silk
Coats, stitched and lace
collar; also deepCape from
6 months to 3 years, $3,49
Infants' long cream Cash
mere Bedford Cord Cre
pon Coats, all trimmed
with baby ribbon, braided
triple, Cape, - $2.98
J. BOLZ,
WYOMING AVE.
NEXT TO THE DIME BANK:
A
Buys
A Good All-Wool
Summer Suit,
An
All-Wool
Clay Worsted Suit,
Or a
Fine Black
Spring Overcoat
From
Clolhiars. Hdtera&.fofTiisnBra
DON'T
Let vour Wagons. Carts or
Furming Implements look
shubby or fall to pieces for
the want of a coat of
BRIGHT WAGON PAINT
You or your boy can apply
it some rainy day and make
them look like new.
It is a practical paint, mado
especially for thin purpose.
Sample cards and prices at
LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
Bl
HATS
AT
Dunn's
MUSIC
DEALER,
maker as taeretofere.
Mil
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