THE SCRANTON TRII3UN 14-WEDNESDAY. MAY 25. 1898. 7" GARBONDALE, ITho Cnrbondalo corrospondcnco of Tho Tribuno has been placed In tho hands ot Mr. C. n. Munn, Balem avonuo and Church street, to whom news Itcma may bo Addressed. All comptulnts ns to Ir regular delivery, etc., should bo mado to W. 3. Roberts, news agent. OBITUARY. illr Elizabeth Docmni nnil Irii Swln gin I'll on Hnynnd. Mrs. KllznliPth neegnn, relict of Martin tteecan. died nt tho homo of her daughter. Mrs. Hurry "vVnsnmn, on Now Cemetery Htreet, nt noon yester day. Deceased was one ot the oldest residents of Carhondnle. Slu wns born in Ireland nbout seventy years ago. Sho has been HvliiB In this city up wards ot half a century. She Is survived by three daughters and three sons. They are Mrs. Thomas Connell and Mrs. Andrew I.enehnn, ot WtlUes-Ilarre; Mrs. Harry Wnsnmn, John find Mntthow riRnn, of Cnrbon dalo, and Patrick Deegan, who lives In the west. Ira W. SwIiirIo, of South Canaan, died nt the homo of his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Iienjamln, No. ifl Laurel street, Monday nieht. Mr. Swingle came to this city for treatment nbout two months ago. He una taken to his bed almost Immediately and has grown stendlly worse since. Ho was suffer ing from enneer of the stomach. Ho Is a father of Miss Swingle, who gradu ated from Cnrbondalo Hospital Train ing school recently. The reninlns were taken to South Canaan, where tho funeral will bo held. Mr. Swingle wns one of tho known farmers In thnt district, wns nn Industrious, solid citizen, death will bo generally regretted best He His FLAG POLE DOWN. Stud nt No. Nine in Severn! IMcccs on tho (Ground. The school board recntly employed Mr. Cooper, tho traveling steeple clim ber to ascend tho staff on the tower of No. 3 school and i.djust the Hag rope. He did tho job neatly enough, and took the contract for tho same kind of work at No. D school. At tho I'ark street building tho staff was from the ground and sixty feet high. Yesterday Cooper tried to climb it, but found tho polo in such condition as to render the job almost Impossible. Ho then made ar rangements to take tho pole down and set it up again. Ho fastened n guy ropo about twt nty feet fr.vi the base and then knocked the main bolt "lit. As soon as the weight came on tho ropa it broke. Tho pole fell to thu ground and the fine sixty foot staff now lies In three pieces on the ground. LOCAL AND PERGONAL. Probably tho first Cnrbondallan to set fool on Cuban .soil in an Invading force will bo Thomas Lunny, .a son of Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Lunny. of South Main street. Ho Is a member of Com pany A. Hlghth United States Infantry, now stationed at Tampa, Florida. The funeral of Mrs. Asenath Itrltton was held yesterday morning from tho home of hor dnughter, Mrs. T. C. Hob inson. Dr. Place Held brief services. The remains were taken to Sehultzvllle, Wyoming county, for interment Tho following weie the pall-barers: Joseph Drownell, Kdwnrd Tunger, Angus Cam eron, Mllo Felts, Philip Felts, V. Saun ders. J. O'Hcarn has been mado trustee of the State Hill Poster?" association which convened lr. Wllllamsport Fri day. V. D. Evans nnd G. li. Van Gordet were in Plnghamton yesterday arrang ing for tho Knlghta of Pythias excur sion to that place on July 4. "VV. D. Kvans is directing tho chorus which will nlng at this season's High School commencement exercises. Ke hearsals have begun. Rev. T. F. Coffey will preach tho Me morial Day sermon to tho local mem bers of the Grand Army of tho Repub lic at St. ttoso church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Pendleton are visiting at Stonlngton, Conn. Kelcy Purdy Is in New York on a business trip. William Miller Hns returned to New York. Napoleon Brcnnnn, of Holmont street, left yesterday for Colorado, where lie will take a situation as en gineer on a western road. Dr. II. C. Wheeler moved Into tho ofllco of his Handsome new Church street residence yesterday afternoon. Tho other portion of the House will be ready for occupancy in about three weeks. Last evening the Daughters of Ko Hckah elected the candidates hereto fore published. Their installation will occur tho second Tuesday in Juno. The Palace Creamery which hns been undergoing improvements for tho past three months will have Its grand opening this evening. The pioprlctors have engaged tho Mozart orchestra to furnish music for tho occasion. A very neat littlo volume is now in course of preparation for tho city coun cils. It will give tho names and resi dences of the principal ofllclnls togeth er with those of the nssessors, ioor hoard and board of revision nnd np peols. Also a list of tho aldermen nnd constables of the city and the place and time of meeting of tho sev eral bodlea mentioned. It will be very useful ns well as ornamental. - ., OLYPHANT. In honor of their twenty-ninth an niversary tho CutHollc Young Men's Total Abstinence nnd Benevolent soci ety presented a drama entitled "Among tho Breakers" at the Father Muthew Opera house Monday evening. Pro. ceedlng the perforance P. F. Walsh the president of the society delivered nnd address of welcome In behalf of the society, "Among the Breakers" is a story ot love und treachery nnd is en tertalnlng throughout. All the parts were well sustained. John L. Kllcul len ns "David Murray" ucted the role in a skillful manner. James A. O'MnU le; ,ln tho role of "Larry Dovlno" acted COLORADO TOURS ii is mo xitio ot a now book on ! .Colorado, Amorlca's great ! health and pleasure rosort. ; Tho book Is beautifully lllus ' trated and contains a valu able map of tho State. A 1 copy can bo had without ! chargo upon application to 1 P. S. Eustis, Gon'l Pass'r Agt i C. B. &Q. R. R Chicago, III. his pnrt to satisfaction nnd won much npplnuso from tho audience. T. M. Gibbons' portrayal of "Scud," tho col ored servant wiib perfect. Ho kept tho audience In a contlnuos roar of laugh tcr by His funny antics. James J. Lof tus ns "Hon. llruce Homter" nnd M. J. McNulty ns "Clnrcnco Homter" both did excellent. Frank McLoughlln In tho rolo of "Peter Paragraph" rendered his part In a very creditable manner and was not nt all backward In mak ing love. Miss Lucy Gnrdonr, Miss Jennlo McCnnn and Miss Lizzlo Dcmp sey looked charming nn ncted well. Miss Alice Gillespie was "Mother Cary" and Is descrvlns; of much praise for tho meritorious manner In which she assumed tho part. During tho action of the play solos were rendered by Miss Molllo McDowell, Lucy Mooncy, Ku geno O'Uoyle, James A. O'Mnlloy, llob ert nnd James McCormnc. After the performance a social was held In the club of '93 hall which wns enjoyed by a large number of young people until tho early morning Hours. Mrs.Henry Prytherlck and daughter, Miss Idn Prytherlck, visited Mlsss Km ily Davis, ot Lackawanna street, yes terday. Hoy Kelly, of Stroudshurg State Nor mal school, spent Sunday with His par ents here. Miss Laura Nealon is cntcrtnnlng Miss Mnmo Roche, of Scranton. Mrs. George Southard, or Green nidge, Is visiting relatives at this place. Miss Mnmo McGowan, of AVest Scranton, was the guest of Mrs. Doug lass Cowles yesterday. Peter Kelly and Gus Winters, of New York, nro visiting tho former's aunt, Mrs. J. O'Koyle. Miss Mary K. Rerkhelsor and John K. Meters were united In mnrrlogo at tho home of tho bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Herkhclscr, In Ulakely, Saturday evening nt 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Itev. Moses Harvey, pastor of the Primitive Methodist church. Only tho Immedi ate relatives of the young couple were present. Mr. nnd Mrs. Meters will re side In niakely. Miss Agnes Martin, of Cnrbondalo, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Martin, of Delaware street. An adjourned session of the council wns held last night. Tho bills passed for payment were the following: James Murphy. $4: Priceburg Electric Light company, $.'S; Charles 1'. Kenyon, $114; Jcss-e Morris, $21. As no report has been received from the ox-treasurer or tax collector, tho president Instructed the finunce committee to await on them nnd have them report at tho next meet ing. An ordinance providing for the laying of a sewer on Delnware, Lacka wanna and Hudson streets was read. It specifies that the work will bo done under tho supervision of Civil Engineer A, 1!. Dunning and be accepted by the borough on His npprovnl. Councilman Howard objected to this point, and thought a correction should bo made to inako It read that it bo accepted by the civil engineer's approval and that of the council. Mr. Patten also raised objections, stating that ho believed the Susquehanna street should be included in tho sewer district. It was explained that the reason thnt street was omitted was that no petition wns received from the residents nlong that thoroughfare. No action was taken on the ordinance, and In the meantime an effort will bo made to have Susquehanna street In cluded In tho district. Tho rules and regulations governing tho board of health were passed on first reading. Tho council will appropriate $200 to de fray the expenses of tho now board. A report was rend from ex-Secretary Sehulimehl, showing that He Had mado collections for the year to the amount of $2,104. Tho meeting then adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. Mr. nnd Mrs. James A. Collins re turned from their wedding trip on Sat urday night and for the present are stopping nt the St. George. Tho cere mony was iH-rfonneil nt St. Joseph church, Jersey City, by the lit. Itev. Monslgnor Suton, D. D. The groom wns attended by His brother, F. D. Collins, of Carhondnle. while Miss Mar guerite White, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The bride and Her at tendant were Mmilarly attired in gowns of organdie over white silk. After tho ceremony tho bridal party was driven to tho homo of tho bride, where supper wns served. Only the Immediate friends and relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Collins will go to housekeeping In this town. Mr. Col lins Is the station agent for the On tario and Western ralhoad. His bride was until a few months ago, a resi dent of Carhondnle. Miss Alice Grilllths, of Scranton, was visiting relatives In town yesterday. Thomiu-4 Joplln, one of our young musicians and who is making groat progress in that capacity, Hns boon of fered a position In one of the army bands, and has been given a few days to consider the matter. Evangelist Grilllths Is visiting fiicnda in this town. The Artesian Hose company nro tak ing great prldo in their new quarters and the old house has undergone a surprising transformation since tho Delaware nnd Hudson company'n gen erous donation. When completed It will be one of tho most comfortable places In town. Most of tho Improvements and alterations in the building have been done by members of the organi zation. Prldo of Jermyn lodge, No. r, met on Inst Monday night and nominated tho following ollleors: High president. Mnbel Couch: vice-president; Hannah Whitney; financial secretary, M. M. Penny; treasurer, Murtha Nicholson; recording secretary, Mary Maynard; chaplain H. Hussell; llrst conductor, Ante Lunder: second conductor, E. J. McGlnley; inside guard, Jano Fowler; outside guard, Bessie Wilson. Tho Mayfleld postofllco wns Invaded on Monday night by thieves. They gained an entrance by prying the door open. Eleven cents nnd two stamps were taken from the cash drawer. The burglars distributed the mall matter on the floor. Nothing else of Import ance wns mJsslng. Thomas MeGovern, son of Patrick MeOovern, of the Eeast Side, has en listed In tho army for three yearfl. Ho will receive $1C per month. A letter from him containing the Information was received hy friends Monday. Mrs. W. W. Fletcher and son, Waller, of Curbondale, were visitors Hero on Sunday. Mrs. Jane Evans, of Third street, wns called to Providence on Monday, owing to nn accident which happened to ono of Her daughter's children, which It Is said, may be fatal. HALLSTEAD. Tho death of Mrs. Efflo Fisher oc curred Saturdny morning nt 0.30 o'clock tho result of a complication of dls. enK . nnd tho weakness of advanced ago Shu wns eighty years of ugo and was almost a llfc-long resident of this community. Mrs. Fisher is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons. Tho funeral services woro hold Monday nfternoon in tho Metho dist Eplscopny church. Itov. J. S. Crompton, of Unldclla preached tho funeral sermon. Hov. S, W. Church was called hy telegram to Forest City on Thursday to participate in installation services in tho Presbyterian church. Rev. D. L. MncDonald ho returned home nfter a two weeks' absence. Warren Van Sloan is in Now York city on business. F. II. Johnston, ot Montrose, visited this place Inst week. Joseph Wesley Is making arrange ments to paint Ills AVlllam street rcijl denco Insldo nnd out. It will bo n marked improvement. Among tho silk mill's now employes are Charles and Raymond Capwell Hnd Desslo Snover. A sight that was pitiful to behold on our streets Sunday was that of nn old eoldler with an arm, a leg and part of His nose shot off In tho war of tho rebellion. He wns without money nnd without friends. It didn't take tho cltzens of Hallstend a thousand years to sco Him In a comfortable boarding House and with money in hand to reach His destination, when Ho sees fit to depart. Warren Preston, of Bloomsburg Normal school, was home over Sun day visiting His parents in this plnee. Georgo Ward nnd Warren Slmrell were fishing at Three Lakes on Fri day Inst. They brought homo tho evl denco of their fish stories with them. Tho Ladies' Aid of tho Methodist Episcopal church cleared $13 nt their social on Saturday. A telegram wns received from tho state mllltnry authorities requesting that the Hallsteadl Cornet band of 2t pieces enlist as a regimental band. The band loys aro seriously consider ing the question and tho majority of them have signed the enlistment roll. They now await instructions. Tho strong probabllltos are that they will K. Tho memorial sermon to tho old vote rans will be preached by Itev. It. N. Loo, of Great Bend, In the Presbyter ian church Sunday. Tho throttle on the locomotive of Engineer Wesley's engine suddenly got out of order while on his trip to Scranton last week. Tho pusher at Nicholson proceeded with tho train from that point and the "dead" cnglno attached to a west bound train and brought to Hnllstead for repairs. Fred D. Lamb, of Bingham ton, was In Hnllstead Sunday. Rev. John Davis Is conducting ser vices In Elmira and Owego. The new stained windows Have been placed in St. Lawrence church. It is a great improvement. TAYLOR NEWS. Sons ol Trnipornnco Eiiterlnln. llicvclo Ordinance .Should He Enforced--Personal News. The Emblem division, No. 57, Sons of Temperance, entertained Its members at Monday evening's session In a most pleasing manner. A fine programme was nrrangod for the event. Miss Lil lian Howells was In charge of the meeting. The following Is the pro gramme: Organ selection, David It. Davis; declamation, from "Hamlet," Arthur Stone; solo, "On the Banks of the Wabash," Miss Olwen Howells; recitation, "Fireman's Prayer," Evan G. Evans; solo, Miss Lydla Hasklns. The Misses Meehan, of Hydo Park, spent the Sabbath with Miss Sallle Williams, of Hideo street. Mrs. H. H. Harris Is slowly recover ing from Her recent Illness. The sidewalks aro used as bicycle paths by wheelmen, who force pedes trians oft the walks. Especially on Sunday is this true, and more especial ly If the roads are not In the best of condition. No one likes to abridge their pleasure, but tho road Is the place for the bicycle riders. Ilev. Gwllym Thomns left yesterday morning for His Home in Louisiana. William Thomas, of Main street, is confined to his homo by sickness. Councilman John Thomas, of Main street, was in Scranton on business yesterday. Tho concert that wns held at Fallon's rink, IJendham, under the auspices of Nebo Congregational church, was well patronized, notwithstanding the threat ening weather. Tho musical programme as nrranged was fully carried out In a most excellent manner. The solos de livered by Prof. Edwin Bowen, Thomas Heynon, M. P. Morgans, James E. Wat kins and Miss Olwen Howells were rendered in a most excellent manner. The event no doubt netted the church a snug sum. Miss Martha A. Howells was tho re cipient of a handsome gold watch. The gift was presented to Her by Her brother, Henry Howells, last week. Tho children of tho Calvary Baptist church will Hold a rehearsal this even ing In the vestry of tho church. The rehenrsal will commence at 7 o'clock sharp. It Is rumored that tho Taylor col liery will shut down for tho balance of tho month. Tho Anthracite Social club will con duct their regular weekly social this evening In Weber's rink. The Tribune branch ofllce In Taylor Is In tho Coblolgh building. Local Rep resentative E. G. Evnns In chnrge. William Grilllths. of Kingston, who Has been visiting friends in this place, has returned Home. Tnylorvllle lodge. No. 4C2, Knights of Pythias, will meet this evening In Reese's hall. It would bo well If the members of the school board wcro to Havo Old Glory, which now llonts to the breeze over No. 2 school, on North Main street, taken down for repairs. WYOMING SEMINAIiy. Frank O. Winter, of Jermyn, Pa is visiting friends in the seminary. Mr. Winter is an old scmlnury student. Denn Buell, of Boston Theological semlniuy, spoke in chapel Monday morning. The school which he repre sents was founded Hy Wlshop Wnrron. Charles Robertson spent Sunday at his home in Mooslc, Pa. Miss Bessie Lance, of Plymouth, was a caller at thn seminary on Saturday. Rev. A. D. David, of Thompson, Pa., was a caller at tho seminary Tuesday, Mr. David was a graduate of 8S. Dr. L. L. Spragua nnd Rev. L. C. Murdoch were, off on an angling tour yesterday. Last Friday evening the Adelphlan society gave u May party In tho semi nary parlors. Thoso present report a very enjoyable time. Tho Honor students of '98 class nro among the gentlemen: Arthur R. Hor- Doctors Recommend Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Nervousness, Dyspepsia and Overwork. I'loiuntto Ulte. Sold onlj la bott In. ii MrMnmrw NERVOUS rnOSTRATIUN. A Young Girl nt n Critical Period or Lire. In tho spring of 189S my daughter took sick through a cold. First sho had mumps nnd neuralgia; later It went' into cramps In her Joints. She tW could not movo jMJw2' llcr nniis or ;, legs could not 1 ...nit. - .... Ullt Ul UVl'll feed herself. She had no np petlto. Stool nnd menses were absent nnd retention of urlno; pro fuse night sweats; trem bling In the right side; pain In tho back In tho re gion of tho kidneys. At this time sho wns 15 years old. I wrote you In re gard to Her nnd you prescribed Pe-ru-na, which I began to give Her at once. Afterward I gave her La-cu-pl-a In connection with Pe-ru-nn. I gave hor a course of treatment under your free advice, nnd, besides God, we must thank your medlclno for her recovery. We Had consulted six or seven doctors nna none could Help her: on tho con trnry, she always got worse. When I told the doctor I was going to give her Pe-ru-na ho did not think It would help her, because she was on the verge of tho grave. Hut we used Pe-ru-nn. and after one bottle she felt as If nn electric current went through all her limbs. When wo think how low our daughter was we must say It was a great miracle. All that saw my daugh ter when she was sick can hardly be lieve it possible. We always keep your medicines In the House nnd use them for all ailments with success. I enn not recommend Pe-ru-na highly enough. We thank you again. John Ohlrlch, Mlfllln, Wis. Tho Po-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, Is sending Dr. Hnrtmun's latest book, written especially for women. The book Is en titled "Health and lienuty," and every woman, young or old, should have a copy. It Is sent free to any address. ton. Harry Larlsh, E. J. Best, Albert Blakeslce, W. H. Walters. Among tho ladles: Miss Thompson, Miss Stark, Miss James, Miss Perin, Miss Van Tuyle. The Junior class have appeared with their new caps and pins. Neat do signs. AVOCA. The Daughters of St. Georgo will meet In regular session this evening. All members nro requested to bo pres ent as there will be an election of offi cers. Misa Margaret Dixon has Issued In vltatlous to a box social to be Held In O'Malley's hall this evening. Miss Dixon will leave for Baltimore In a few days to spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs. IfUgh Jennings. Rose of Sharon Lodge, No. SS, Daugh ters of St. George, will conduct a social and supper on the evening of May 30 A feature ot the event will be a Rose of Sharon tree bedecked with souvenirs contributed by members. Every visi tor will bo given a ehanco to draw some article therefrom. The Daughters have always Imen considered excellent en tertainers and In this event they are preparing for a largo number. Admis sion 10 cents. Supper 15 cents. The funeral of Jnmes Dougherty will take place this morning with a requiem mass nt St. Mary's church. The Fath er Matthew nnd A. O. H. societies ot which tho deceased was a member, will attend tho funeral. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Conklln. of Rose land, N. J are guests of Mrs. A. Mo Alpine, of South Main street. Mr. A. P. Holllster Is spending a few days with friends In Montrose. Mrs. J. Burns, of York street, will leave today to spend a few months with friends In Staffordshire. England. Chester George, a burly negro, resid ing on York street, was on Monday evening committed to the county jail for threatening to fehoot John Sheridan and also for drawing Sj razor on some small boys in the North End. Sheri dan gave no provocation whatever for the rash art and the people in that neighborhood feel thnt they are now rid of a desperate ehnracter. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell visited friends In Scranton yesterdny. Miss Edith Rolls wns presented with a first-class Spauldlng bicycle by her uncle, Henry Salsbury. on Saturday. Henry F. Geddes, who was appointed commissioner by the com t in the con tested election case, will begin to take testimony on May 2S. Another Avnca base ball player Has been recognized on account of his skillful pitching In the person of Wil liam Kelly, of tho Mooslc Populars. The members of tho Y. M. C. A. team, of Berwick. Have secured his services nnd hereafter wll take up his residence In that town. He has been engaged as welghmaster for the Berwick Manu facturing company. His muny friends wish him the same success as tho oth ers who have been selected from the Avoca rrounds. Tho Anthracite lnso ball club will cross bats with tho Mauch Chunk team on the latter's grounds on Saturday af ternoon. Howard Luckey will pitch for the Chunk team. Rev. William Watson, of the Pres byterian mission, Brooklyn, Is visiting his friends In the North End. Miss .gnes Butler, of tho North End, Is visiting f i lends In Fasten. BASEBALL. NATIONAL LEAQUB. At rittsburg- R.H.K. Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 1110-3 S 2 Pittsburg 00 004 0UO 4 li 2 Iintterles Orth nnd McFnrlund; Klllen nnd Schrlver. Umpires Kmsllo und An drews. At Cincinnati R.H.K. Brooklyn 0 1100110 2 6 13 S Cincinnati 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 4 IJattcrles Miller und Grim; IJwyw and I'eltz. Umpires O'Day und McDonald. At Louisville- II.H.U. New York 0 1023000 0-0 18 2 Loulsvlllo 000 1000001 C 0 Uattcrles Meekln nnd (Irady; Cunning, ham nnd Wilson. Umpires C'UBhman und Heydlcr. At Cleveland- R.H.K. Washington 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0010 2 Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 - 1 9 0 Uattcrles Kvans and Fnrrellj Wilson nnd O'Connor. Umpires Snyder und Curry. At Chlcngo UM.W. Uultlmore 1 4 S 4 2 0 1 0 0-15 ID 0 Chicago 7 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 3-13 17 0 Uattcrles Hughes, Nops nnd Unwer man: Orllllth, Kllroy nnd Donohue and Chance. Umpires Lynch and Connolly. At Bt. Louis- R.H.K. Boston 00222 2 110-10 12 2 St. Louis 2 1 0030 5 1 -12 17 8 Batteries Willis, Lewis und liergen; 3- Cotitiol l2iZsT3S& W&S HKPGTON' AYENJUE. onnol! 127 and SudhofT, Taylor and Sugdi-n nnd Clem ents. Umpire Swnrtwod and Wood. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Toronto Klrst game R.H.K. Toronto 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 S 1-12 II 0 Huflalo 00 100 00001 3 1 Uattcrles Williams and Casey; Grey and Dlgglns. Second same R.H.K. Toronto 10 0 3 0 0 111-7 8 2 lluffalf) 0 100000 113 3 0 Uattcrles McFnrlnnd und Casey; IJrown and Utquhart. At Montreal R.1I.K. Rochester 1 00010003 5 13 13 Montreal 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 01 8 2 Uattcrles Sperly and Gunson; Soudtrs and Uutler. At I'rovldcnco Provldencc-SprlnKllold Kama postponed on ncocunt of rntn. At Wllkes-Uarro Syracuse - WSlkes Uarro game postponed on uccount of rain. ATLANTIC LEAGUE. At Lancaster Lancaster, 17; Allen town, 2. At ReadlnK Hartferd-RcadtnR uurao Jostponed on account of wet grounds. At Patcrson Xorfolk-Paterson game postponed on account of ruin. At Newark Richmond-Newark Kamc po-itponed on account of rain. Two games tomorrow. AMATEUR BALL NOTES. Tho Mlnooka team cannot play tho Luekawanuus on May Ui, ns we have a game arranged with the lliirmony club. M. F. Judge, manager. As the Lackawanna base hall club challenge any team for Saturday ntter noon. May 2", on uny grounds, the Taylor Reds hereby uccept their challenge fur the nbovo dato on the Taylor grounds at 3.30 o'clock sharp. Let us know In to morrow's Tribune If you will uccept. Uo. mer K. Davis, manager. The Taylor Reds challenge the Mos" w Anthracites for a game on the Taylor grounds for 1-Mlduy afternoon, May 2i. Answer Immediately If satisfactory. Will give a. return game. Uomcr K. P-lt- vis. manger. Th Rosettes, ot tho South Side, accept the challenge of tho Young Harmonies for May 30, nfternoon. nn tho Cowtn-ld grounds. J. Halm, manager; J. Hackr. captain. Tho Rosettes challenge any team In the county nt 17 years of ago for May :.'!'. afternoon, Mnyflowers preferred. Klrst come first sencd. Answer In The Trib uno. John Hahn, manager; J. Radcr, cap. tain. Tho Sliders accept tho challenge of tho Lackawanna for a game Saturlay, Muy 2S, at 3 o'clcck on tho Sliders' grounds. Will Thomas, tr onager. The Rosettes, of the South Side, dial lengo the Lilacs, of tho sumo place, to a gamo of hall May 30, In tho morning, on the Cowfleld ground, for 2 n side. An swer as soon as possible In Tho Trlbuac. J. Hnhn. mnnnger; J. Rnder, captain. The St. Thomas' college base ball team will play tho strong Sunsets, of Archhaln, Thursday, May 0, at tho Alumni park, Mayfleld. Train leaves the Scranton Del nwaro nnd Hudson railroad depot at 2.-0 sharp. The St. Thomas team wUl be com posed of such players as WiliTam Cum. mlngs, catcher; Jasois Gritlln, pitcher; Morgan Sweeney, shortstop; James Tighe, first baso; Joseph Weir (captain), second base; Daniel Hayes, third base; John Onughan, left field; Thomas 1'nyton, cen ter Held: Klrkwood nnd Ruano right field or pitcher. John J. Coleman, manager; Master Joseph Rellly. mascot. Tho Alumni Athletic association baso hall team will meet tho Sliders this af ternoon on tho Brickyard grounds near tho Central. A gamo of ball between tho West Sldo Rrowns nnd tho Nonpareils, of Prlcehurg, Sunday last resulted In a victory for tho Rrowns. Score, 21 to 10. Ilnterles Pur kin nnd Davis, fort ho Rrowns; Hall nnd Jones, for tho Ncr.parclls. Tho West Sldo Rrowns challenge tho Hnrmonles to n gamo of hall Muy 20 at the Browns' grounds at 339 p. in. Answer as quickly ns pctslblo. Itcninu (nr It Vnlne. Gohnng "Contentment is hotter than wealth, my hoy." My Hoy "It ovght to ho. It Is ti mighty tight harder to get." Truth. Tis the star spangled banner oh long may it wave. We are in a position to offer nil I'll! M 1 at prices much market value: Size 4x2l feet $ 2.25 5x314 feet 3.50 7x42 feet 5.00 10x5 feet 7.50 14x7 feet 12.50 18 x 10 feet 20.00 Sale Now 129 Washington A hard line to beat. The Spalding Juvenile Line is the best Boys' and Girls' Wheel that has ever been shown in the city. All sizes. Call and see them. Florey & Brooks. Opposite Court House, 211 Washington Avenue. I OF SCRANTON, Special Attention Given to Bttsl. ncss and Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations Ex. tended According to Ualanccs and Responsibility. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital, Surplus, Undivided Profits, $200,000 '300,000 79,000 W3I. CONNELL, President. HENRY BEMX, Jr., Vice Prcs. WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier The vault of this bank Is pro tected by Holmes' Ulcctric Pro tective System. I ill's so Lager Beer Brewery Manufacturers of OLD STOCK PILSNER 43M0WiOll9.Pa Telephone Call, 2333, SPALDING. BINES. READING. STANDARD. under the present These goods, with the ex ception of the smallest size, arc made with the full num ber, 45 stars, sewed on botk sides, and are made from tlia best grade of all-wool bunt ing. Going On. Avenue. DR. E. GREWER Old Post-Omco Building. Cor. Spruce St., and Penn Ave, Scranton. Pa Uu3 returned iroin his Western Trip, and will now remain permanent ly at his homo office. TUB DOCTOR I& A GRADUATE OP THE UNIVERSITY OF J'KNNBYLVA N1A. FORMERLY DEMONSTRA TOR OF PHYSIOLOGY AND SUR GERY AT THE MEDICO-CHIH-URGICAL COLLEGE AT PHIL ADELPHIA. HIS SPECIAL TIES ARE CHRONIC. NER VOUS. SKIN. HEART WOMB AND BLOOD DISEASES. Tha doctor nnd his staff of English and German phslelans make a specialty of all form of Chronic Nervous DUeases, Bkla, Womb, Blood Diseases. Including Epileptic Fit. Convulsions, llyj terla, St. Vllus' Dance, WukcfulncJ. BRAIN -WORKERS, both men snd wo. men, whoss nervous systems havo been broken down und shattered from over work, no matter from what cause, can ho restored by my method. All who call upon tho Doctor from now nn will receive advice, examination, ser vice and examination free. Dr. Grower a nlsh KtandiiiK In tho Stnto will not nllo-v him to accept nny Incurable cases. If they cannot euro you they will frankly tell you so. Diseases ol the Nervous System. Tho symptoms of which aro dizziness, lack ot contidence, sexual weakness In men and women, ball rising In tho throat. Bpota floating before tho oyes, loss of memory, unablo to concentrate tho mind on one subject, easily sturlled when spok en suddenly to, und dull, distressed mind, which unlits them for performing tho actual duties of llfo, making happiness Impossible, distressing tho action of the heurt. causing Hush of heat, depression of spirits, evil forebodings, cowardice, fear, dreams, melancholy, tiro easy of com pany, feeling as tired In tho morning as when retiring, lack of energy, nervous ness, constipation, weakness of tho limbs, etc. Thoso so affected should consult us Immediately und bo restored to perfect health. Lost Manhood Restored, Weakness ot Young Men Cured. If you havo been slvcn up by your phy. slclan call upon the doctor und bo exam ined. Ho cures tho worst kind ot Nervous Debility. Scrofula. Old Sores, Cutarrh, Piles. Fcmulo Weakness, Affections of tha Eye Ear, Noso, Throat, Asthma, Deaf, ness and Cripples of every description. Tumors. Cancers nnd Goiters removed without tho use of knife or painful caus. tlcB bv our newly devised absorbent meth. od known us tho "ELECTRO-GERMI-CIDE." And our OZO-NITE GAS cures Catarrh and Catarrhal Deafness. Consultation free and strictly sacred nnd confidential. Ofllco hours dally from in n. m. to 4. SO p. m. : 7 to 8.30 p. m. Sun. day from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. MADE ME A fflAN AJAX TAULKTS POSITIVELY CURE J-L.A.nom IHteatt Filling Item ory, lmpotoney, Htoiple&antif. eto.. oantod br AUum or other xcMbe and Indlt- CrVllOUB. J1f QUICAf urKftf reitoro Lost Vitality in oldorTouDc.ts llta maufor.tuJj, butlnsmor mirrlsie. I'rAv.nt ininnUr nor Oon.umLtlon i( taken in jia.e. Their u.e tUowi lamedUU foprote tneotiDd elecU n CUHE bre,nll other fil In. Ut upon Win the, i-nulna AJax lablati. Thar baTacaradtbou.aaiUaiia wiilcarojou. mt a.po itlra wrlttan suaranteo to attact euro Cn nTC In each raw or refund IhareoneT. I riro n U I i per paokasai or ail pigaa (foil treatment) for 12.10. ll rant), In plain rwr, upon recottt ot rrko..Clroulir For sale in Scranton, Pa., by MuttbeT Broa. and II. U. baudorsou, drugUU, WaS tIIKbW J .
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