5 THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- MOND AY, AUGUST 15. 1808. DAY'S DOINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON FLAG RAISED ON PROVIDENCE FARM OF THE D. & H. CO. An Immnso Field of Color Purchased By Employes of the 14-foot Vein of the Second Marvlno Opening. Bliss Silk Mill Employes Have an Entertainment and SocialFuneral of Thomas Jones Tomorrow Nubs of Nows and Personal!). One hundred nud thirty feet nbove tho ground nnd on tho highest point on the Providence farm owned by the Delaware nrd Hudson company, can he seen floating a beautiful Hub 20x3fl feet In size. It was placed tlmri- Sat urday evening about 6 o'clock, inuny hundrrds of pernuns being present to witness the patriot In ceremony. Several weeks) ago the employes of tlm 14-foot vein of the second cpcnlnK of the Marvlne shaft, owned and oper ated by the Delaware and Hudson company, decided to huv a flat; ralu lns. The matter was placed In thf hands of Inside Foreman Ddward V. McGlynn and his assistant, Itnbert O. l'roudlocU. The psle, the longest of Its kind hereabouts, was secured and erected and the beautiful Hat;, pur chased by subset Iptlon among the workmen, was dub unfurled. Superintendent Flnlay Hess did tho uiifuillng and a royal salute was fire 1 fiom n rannon 'a rhargo of Joseph Webb. The "Star Spangled Banner" was rendered by the Citizens' Cornet bund of North Scranton. Late" an nd dr'ss was lvado hv Cornelius Smith. lit j.poke In an eloquent strain upon the two kinds of patriotism, war und peace patriotism. The band played another selection nnd the exercises were bt ought to a lose by the rending of a set of reso lutions by Edward T. Saundern, In h lnlf of the workmen of the- U-forit v.'ln. The resolutions spoke of the war, of those who had gone from the Alnrvlno shaft, of the purpose of the Hag raising, ami tendered the thanks of the workmen to Coi neltus Smith nnd the hand. They were heartily endors ed by all present. SILK MILL KMPI.OYES. Over tlo bundled employes of the Bliss Silk miU enjoyed nn entertain ment and social tendered them by theli employer, Valentine IlMss, over seer and superintendent of tho fac tory, in St. Mary's hall, Saturday evening. This is an annual occurrence Instituted by the company which it Is Intended to continue eneh year. The event Saturday evening was one of infinite pteasur foi all present and emphasizes (he congenial will existing . between tho employes and th com pany. The programme rendered Sat in day was characterized by exception ally fine nnvjsemint and was thor oughly enjoyed. After the entertain ment the guests sat down to tables which extended the full hngth of the hall, and partook of tho delectable re freshments served. Toasts were given In which Mr. Bliss w.s heartily thank ed. The programme was ns follows; Recitation, Miss Flossie Banfleld: duet, Morgan sisters, recitation, May Slmms; Instrumental duet, Woolsey and Rhod da: recitation, May Slmms; dane, Louise Morgan; recitation, Lulu Globe Warehouse I For Mothers, Misses and Children. Below we present some really remarkable offnaings in desirable early Fall Dress Goods and Fabrics especially designed for Chil dren's School Wear. In these you have an illustration of our very best efforts at seasonable bargain giving, and we trust the result will reach our anticipations. If it does our patrons wili de rive a greater benefit than they can possibly from any conception of without visiting ovr Dress Goods Department. For Wives and Misses. A Bargain at 31c A mixed lot of Suitlnss In Cov erts, Silk mixtures, fancy check and stripe weaves. The tail end of regular 50c. and 58c. cloths In suit able shades for early autumn. Choice now, 31c. New Fall Effects, 39c 20 pieces all-wool mixtures in choice styles that meet every re quirement of coming fashions. Spe cial price this week only, 38c. Splendid Value at 59c 20 pieces very handsome 50-Inch Chevron Suitings. A genuine 75c. cloth at a truly remurkable special reduction. , Fine Wool Coverts, 69c These are 50 Inches wide, strictly pure wool, and of a lovely fine tex ture. Nothing but the most desir able shadings In this lot. They're worth 85c. Special this week at 60c. An Even Half Dollar "Will buv your choice of fine Im ported Suitings that actually sold for $1.25 and $1.45 a yard. They were meant for spring, hut were a little heavier than popular fancy demanded. The color effects and patterns are splendid, and were It not for our determined hublt of clearing everything out eacli year, they'd never go at the ridiculous price quoted, for It represents a dead loss without any real need for It. Sale price ihls week, 50c. .-.. - - -' N K Globe Warehouse Slmms: solo, rturt Tlhodda; solo, Miss B.mileld: recitation, Muy slmms; solo, Auua .Morgan, FUNERAL OF THOMAS JONKS. The funeral of Thomas Jones, whose R.td death occurred by his falling down Starrs' shaft, will bo held tomorrow afternoon. The set vices at the family homo at 2 o'clock will bo conducted by Kcv. Dr. U. R Jones. The United Amcilcan Mechnnks, of which the de ceased was a member, will have charge of tho burial. Interment will ho made In tho Washburn sttcet cemetery. N(Uh? OF NEWS. Rush Kress, manager of the tluck n?l! University fool ball team, Is vis iting D. W. Thomas, of Wayne avenue, one of his fellow students. Mr. Kress is negotiating with Thomas Thomas, of this end. n formidable member of tho old Amlsty foot ball team, und if terms are satisfactorily settled tho lat ter will play center tor Bucknell this coming season. David Games, of Warren street, I spending his vacation at Lake Wlnola. Miss Carrie Kressllng, of North Main avenue, spent yesterday at Luke Wi nola. Tho Primitive Methodist church of Gtecn Ridge will picnic at Nay Aug fulls Tuesday. Mrs. William Hobbs, of I.eggetts street, Is visiting relatives In Ply mouth. Clarence Blgclow of Mulley's store, Is spending his vacation In Honesdale. Mrs. Kemmcillng, of North Main avenue, has returned from a month's visit at St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Kem merllng is accompanied by Samuel Barker and daughter of St. Louis. Armlt Thomas will repronent Rescue lodge, Knights of Pythias, nt the an nual convention of the grand lodge to be held at Lebanon this week. Court Robin Hood Foresters of America, hold their yearly outing at Mountain Park Wednesday. Permanent Man Valentine Flirt ley, of the Liberty llo.se oompeny leaves today for Lebanon to represent the Paneoku lodge, Knights of Pythias, ut the state convention of the order. Misses Knte Allison and Pruellla Howells of R-mdham, visited Mrs. D. T. Evans the past week. George A. Dickerson nnd family have retained from Lake Ariel. Mrs. H. L Alvord, of Church ave nue, who lias been vlsdting relatives In Harford, has returned home. Miss Bessie Henwood entertained Miss Grow, of San Diego, C.il.. nnd M!-is Kellog, of Syracuse, during the past week. William Watren, of this end, leaves today for an extended trip tluoughout New York state. Howard Geddes, of Binghamton, N. Y., spent yesterday with friends in this end. Lester Thomas, of Mulley's store, is visiting friends in East Lemon, Wy oming county. Stanley Sherwood has returned to his ho'iie at Yon'ccrs, N. Y., after a ". lslt with the family of Ambrose Mulley. Miss Ruth Jackson, of Bellmont Terrace, is visiting friends In Wavno county Mrs. H. H. Griflln and son have re turned from a month's sojourn with relatives nt Harford, Susquehanna county. Mrs. George Constantino and daugh ter are visiting relatives in Wayne county. For the Children. New Fall Plaids at 10c Only 2." pieces will be offered at this price. The effects are charming and look like those of a much more expensive fabric. 10c. this week. Crepe Plaids at 10c These are exceedingly handsome and will bo very popular during the season. We offer Just 20 pieces at the Introductory price, 12'c. Another 10c Bargain These also represent new Ideas In checks which come in Blues.Greens, Browns, Beds, etc., as the leading colors. This cloth Is especially de signed for hard service and will stand the racket. lOe. for this week. Substantially Reduced Here's a lot of fancy mixtures that We guarantee to be worth 16c. a yard. The colors are all . that could be wished for. To emphasize the Importance of this sale we say Oc. For School Wear, 25c This cloth is value for Z'c, a yard. The effects are mostly In quiet check styles, and for school wear it would be hard to beat It at any price. A bargain this week, only 23c. NVs LIVE NEWS OF WEST SCRANTON SPIRITED FLAG RAISING BY CONTINENTAL RESIDENTS, National Colors Were Unfurlod Sat urday Evening With Fitting Cere mony and Much Enthusiasm. Funeral of Grace Turner, the Scranton Girl Drowned nt Mauch ChunkEisteddfod Programme Ar ranged By Choir of Jackson Street Baptist Church. Soon an endless chain of Coating flags will be seen up und down this vndey. Saturday, another was unfurl ed to the breeze and now (touts proud ly from Its high staff at the Continen tal, u mining hiimlet In Keyscr Valley. The affair was arranged nnd lurried out by the residents and met with dis tinct success. Tho committee t m prlslng Philip Itoehc, Itlchnrd Ituune, William Jlcllale, John and James Mc Gloln and James Nealon, who prepared for the exercises, are entitled to much credit for their efforts and thoughtful selections. The pole, SG feet In length, stands on a promlnenci overlooking the village. Nearby a small platform was erected by Foreman Green, of the Continental. Bunting and smnll Hags were used to decoiatc. 1'pon the platform were seated the cbalrmin, M. H. Dale; tho orators, Cornelius Smith. Attorney M F. Conry nnd John J. Hart and other participants, the members of the com mittee and tho Forest band. Sur rounding the platform were hundreds who were there to see, hear and cheer. Chairman Dale In opening, made a few general remarks in reference to the purpose of the demonstration. Cornelius Smith's remarks were foum ful of enthu-lnsm nnd patriotic Inspi ration. He spoke at some length. At torney Conry made an address using as Ills theme, "Tho Flag." Ills re marks were timely and provocative of much enthusiasm. Mr. Halt suoke in behalf of the residents of the Conti nental. He tendered the thanks of his friends to those who nnd so kindly as sisted In mailing it the success it was. Each speaker was roundly cheered during and nfter his remarks. The Hag, when duly unfurled, was greeted with n chorus of cheep. Tho band played the "Star Spangled Ban ner." Solos were sung by Job White house, Harry Hubbard nnd M. F. Don negan. Mlts Elizabeth N'eedhani re cited. Thomas lingers p'ayed n piano selection. The exercises cam.! to n close by tho stirring rendition of a medley of patriotic selections by the bund and the singing of "America" by tho large audience APPROACHING KISTEDDPOD. The members of the Jackson Street Baptist chunh choir are busy prepar ing for the eisteddfod which they will conduct to be given In the church Wednesday, October 12. It is proposed to make the event a llrst class one and every effort Is being directed townrd that end. Following Is the programme so far arranged; all communications should be rent Miss Mattic Thomas, 370 North Hyde Park nvenue: , Male chotus, 30 to M voices, 'All Through tho Night;" T. J. Davis Prize $40 Mixed choir, 23 to 30 voices, Tell Me, Thou Pretty Bee;" Daniel Protheroe. Prize S30 Children's choir 40 to 50 voices, "Only a Beam of Sun Shine," from 5-fi Uospil Hymn book; eight male singers, tenor, biihs Prize $2) Duett, tenor and bais, "Two Sailors;" Dr. Parry Prize $1 Soprano solo, key G, "The Little Beggar Girl;" Dr. Parry Prize J3 Alto solo, "For All Eternity;" Maschc ro nl Prize S3 Tfnor solo, "Coire, O Thou Meek One;" D. Protheroe, Mils Bac Prize $3 Bass solo, "Sor. of the Desert;" Phil lips Prize $3 Selection from "Little Light?." Nos. 5-C; McGrannluin, for Elrls under 12 years of age Prizes $1 and 60c Solo, "Ty fy tt'had;" tune, "Abery stwyth;" for men over Co years of age Prize 2 Male quartette, sight reading... Prize $2.. Impromptu speech Prize ft lU-cltatlon, "The Collier's Dying Child," standard recitations No. p girls under 13 years of use Prize ?2 FUNERAL OF GRACE TURNER. The sad circumstances surrounding the death of CJimcp Turner, who was drowned at Munch Chunk Thursday, led to the attendance of several hun dred i)ei sons nt the funeral, which was held Saturday afternoon from the resi dence, 156 South Sumner avenue. The (loral tributes were very beautiful. Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. D.. pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church, officiat ed und preached a short funeral ser mon The vocal selections were ren dered by a quartette comprising Misses El'a Godshall, Margaret Evans, and Ella E. Evans and Talieson M. Evans. At the conclusion of the services the remains were borne to the Washburn street cemetery for Interment. The pallbearers were: Howard Williams, Samuel McCracken, Lex Neely and Turvy Dreese. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. William C. Webb, of Rock street, has returned from a visit at Glenburn. Miss Maud Mason, of Eynon street, is visiting in Pittsburg. Mrs. Edward Jones and Mrs. Charles Reed, of Luzerne street, ure at Lake Sheridan. Mrs. Jnmes Davis and children, of Twelfth street, are visiting friends In Wyoming county. Mrs. John Rowlands, of Sadie place, has returned from a visit nt Dorrance ton. Mrs. John F. Randolph, of South Hyde Park avenue, bus as her guest Miss Annie Ackerma- of Belvldere, N, J. Mrs. Henry Hagen and daughter, MIbs Lillian, of Tenth street, are home from a visit at Honesdale. R. S. Storm, of South Main avenue, Is 111 and In a critical condition. Misses Laura and Portia Van Vllet, of Washburn street, are at Mt. Pocono. Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Morgan, of North Lincoln avenue, nro entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Charles McEaohen, of Val paraiso, Ind. Mrs. J. D, Nauman nnd children, of Division street, are homo from a visit In Lycoming county. Miss Carrie Hill, of North Fllmore nenue, is convalescing from a serious Illness, Harry Ilhulmann, of Philadelphia. Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. LouIb Noth, of Lafayette street. Misses Elizabeth and Kate Culkln, of Chestnut street, and Fannie McLaln, of North Main avenue, are visiting friends at Vermoy, N. Y. Miss Rose A. Bechtold, of Ninth Btreet, has returned from a visit ut Wyoming, Pa. Mrs. John F. Ucchtold. sr.. and daughter, Mrs. Gilbert LaBar, of North AN OPERATION AVOIDED. Mrs. Itooa Qbum Writes to Mrs. Pinkbam About It Sho Saya : Dr.An Mns. Pikkham: I take pleos uro In writing you a fow lines to in form you of tho good your Vegetable. Compound lias dono me. I cannot thanle you enough for what your medl olne has done for me; it has, Indoed, neipcu mo wonderfully. I or years I wa3 trou blod with nn ovarian tumor, caehycar grow ing worso, un til at last I was compelled to consult with a physician. Ho said nothing could bo dono for mo but to go under an operation. In speaking with a friend of mine nbout it, she recommended Lydla E. Plnkhara's Vegetable Compound, say ing she knew it would cure me. I then bent for your medicine, and after tak ing three bottles of it, tho tumor dis appeared. Ohl you do not know how much good your medicine has done 'me. 1 shall recommend It to nil suffer ing women, Mrs. Hosa Gaum, 720 Wall St., Los Angeles, Cul. Tho great and unvarying success of Lydla E, I'inkham's Vegetable Com pound in relieving every deraugement of the female organs, demonstrates it to bo tho modern safeguard of wo man's happiness nnd bodily strength. More than a million women have been benefited by It. Every woman who needs advice about her health is invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass. Ninth street, will spend the next two weeks In Spraguevlllo and East Stroudshurg. John J. Bechtold Is camping at Lake Sheridan. MINOR NEWS NOTES. Invitations have been issued by a committee of prominent young men of this side to muny of tho most promi nent young men In West Scranton to bo present nt an Informal reception which will be tendered Richard M. Thomas, of West Point Military acad emy, who is visiting James M. Powell, of Eynon street. The affair will be held this evening in the Robert Morris lodge rooms, Ivorlte hall, on South Main avenue. Bauer's band gave another of their deservedly popular open-air concerts Saturday evening on North Main ave nue, opposite Clarke Bros.' big stores. Several hundred persons enjoyed tho musical programme as rendered by this fine band. In nil probability another tlag-rnls-Ing will take place this week. The event will be at the Capouse colliery. Preparations are now being made. The pole. 102 feet long, has already been erected and the (lag, 20x30, or dered. J. T. Richards, of Tenth street, has erected a 50-foot pole on the lawn of his residence and will have an appro priate ilag-ralslng ceremony some evening this week. At tho regular meeting of Hyde Park encampment, No. 249, Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, next Tuesday even ing, the Ili,al Purple degree will be conferred upon several candidates, after which a good time Is promised thoso present. The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar garet Gibson was held yesterday after noon from the residence, 1818 Jnckson street. At St. Patrick's church a bless ing was pronounced by Rev. D. A. Dunne. Interment wns made at the cnthedral cemetery. The pall-bearers were John Langan, P. Fltzslmmons, Thomas Hart, Martin Monlhan, Mat thew Knight and John Rellly. "William Stravlch, of North Hyde Park avenue, was held In $300 ball for his appearance in court by Alderman Kcllow at a hearing yesterday after noon. Tho charge was assault and bat tery with felonious intent. Stravlch admitted ho Just kicked the boy, but said he did not hurt him. In running away the lad fell and struck his face, thus hurting himself. A meeting will be held this evening at the Scranton Street Baptist tmurch at 8 o'clock for the purpose of receiv ing the "Tithing" books. GREEN RIDGE. George Llndsey, of Monsey avenue, leaves today for a three months' busi ness trip to Cuba nnd Porto Rico. H. M. Cole, of Capouse avenue, Is spending a few days nt Montrose. Joseph Carr. of Dickson avenue, Is spending a few days at New York city. Miss Thompson, of Paterson, N, J., Is the guest of Mrs. Bliss, of Capouse avenue. Miss Smith, of Capouse avenue, has returned from a three weeks' trip to New York and Boston. Theodore Koch, of Delaware street, is spending a few days at Parsons. James Whitehead, of New York city, who has been spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. B. D. Martin, of Monsey avenue, has returned home. Otto Conrad, of Larch street, Is at Foster. Harry Wedeman, of Market street, Is at Unlondale. Mrs. Dedrlch, of Rlchmont Park, has returned from a visit to New York state. Miss Alice Benson, of Marlon street, Is at Luke Wlnola. George Hessler, of Paterson, N. J., Is the guest of Ills parents, on Green Ridge street. Miss Blanche Freeman, of Philadel phia, Is tho guest of Mr. and Mrs. Free man, of Monsey avenue. H. J, Burdlck, of Monsey avenue, is spending a few days nt Clark's Green. Miss Lizzie Koch, of Capouse nvenue, Is spending a few days at Wllkes Barre, air. and Mrs. Smith, of Now York city, who have been the guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. Louis Osborne, havo returned home. Mrs. Nichols, of New York city, Is the guest of Mrs. Bliss, of Capouse avenue. Dr. W. Kenneth Faatz and Thomp son Beane, of Capouse avenue, are camping at 'Sheridan lake. MODERN WISE MAN. There Is a man in our town (His name my memory slips) Who kissed ten thousand microbes Off his sweetheart's ruby llp3, And when ho found what he had done, With all his might and main, lie rushed up ttnre another night And kissed them un again. Up-to-D.it?. iJlEL HAPPENINGS OF SOUTH SCRANTON IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVI CES FOR JOHN SCHMIDT. Wero Held in tho Hickory Street Baptist Church Funeral Sermon Freacehd by Rev. W. A. Nordt. Sunday Social Affairs of tho Ban ner Junger Maennerchor and South Sldo Pleasuro Organizations Les sor Items of News. The funeral of John Louis Scimldl. wub held yesterday afternoon. Tl e family residence was thronged for hours previous to the time set for the obsequies. In the f.'ont parlor the re mains lay In a white casket, surround ed with lloral pieces. At 2 o'clock tile remains weiv taken to the Hickory street Baptist rhur-h, adjoining the home nnd of which the deceased's father Is pastor. Tho casket was placed In front of the pulpit. A quartette, Miss Lydla Nordt, Mrs. John Trester.Fred Hcruinn and Jacob Hmlcb members of tho choir of the Hickory street Presbyterian church, opened the services. They sweetly sang "When Pence Like a River." Prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr. Schmidt, of the church of pence. Rev. W. A. Nordt, of the Presbyterian church delivered the sermon. His remarks were from James I: 12, "Blessed Is the man who endureth temptation, for when he Is dead he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love him." The large number of persons who occupied all the seats In the church were deeply moved by the discourse. At tho close the qunrtctte rendered; "The Christian's Good Night" Rev. Mr. Schmidt read from scripture. The friends of the deceased were given another opportunity to see the features of the departed, and the casket was closed. As the remains were being borne from the church "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung by the quartette. Interment was made In Forest Hill cemetery. Albert AVItt nnd Edward Rech were the (lower carriers. Julius Illske, Edward Maest, J. Miller, F. Sschuemnn, Fred Hneder, and William Witt were the pall-bearers. SUNDAY SCHOOL EVENTS. The Banner Soclnl club or rather the surviving former members of the or ganization held a reunion yesterday In the woods near Mountain Lake. The club went out of existence over ten yenrs go, and the outing yesterday was the first held since then under the name. In the days gone by the Banner club was the leading social organiza tion of tliis section. Many of the mem bers have died, others have gone to other parts. Early last week It was arranged that the reunion be held. The following with their wives children and friends responded to the call: .Fred C. Ehrardt, Philip, Henry and Louis Hartmnn, Charles Moulter. William and Charles Sundny, Charles Grab, William Hammer, Charles Delslng, and George P. Hartman. The members of the Junger Maen nerchor conducted a elam hake at Okeil's grove In the woods nt No. 5 yesterday. The attendance wns aug mented bj the presence of two hundred friends of the society. Keystone or chestra furnished concert music. The Mnenerchor sang several selection. The day was passed In a happy manner. The members of the South Side pleas ure club and a number of friends spent yesterday at Graff's park to the south of Mountain Lake, TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Tho annual excursion of tho Scrnntor Athletic club which goes to Harvey's Lake, August 24, will be attended by a large number of South Scranton peo ple. The committee in charge is ar langlng a good programme for the day. Every effort Is being made to have this reason's outing surpass the ones of re cent yenrs, which were of a high order. The Germania band has been engaged to furnish the music. The remains of Jnmes Howley, who was killed In Chicago last Thursday, reached this city yesterday morning nt 1.30 o'clock. From the residence of his step-father Dennie Gaynor, of Hickory street, the funeral occurred yesterday afternoon. Many of the for mer companions of his school days at tended the funeral. Interment was made In the Cathedral cemetery. The pall-bearers were Michael Cleary, James and Michael Hayes, Thomas Murray, James O'Boyle, and Anthony Kearney. Jacob Wirth, of Stnfford avenue, was fined $3 yesterday morning by Alder man Donovan. He was charged with being drunk and abusing his family. Patrolman Sartor arrested him. Henry Bonn, father of Emll Bonn, deputy clerk of the courts, returned Saturday from an extended visit in Germany. Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas O'Boyle have returned from their wedding tour. Frank Renchler, of Cedar nvenue, spent Saturday at Rockville fishing. He returned with n good catch. Miss Vern Sadler, of Salem .Is visit ing at the residence of John Burgess, of Cedar nvenue. Constable Joseph Woelkers, of the Eleventh ward, was presented with a gold medal Saturday evening by Chief Hlckey, of the (Ire department nnd the district engineers. The medal was giv en In appreciation of the many cour tesies and favors shown the firemen by Constable Woelkers. The presentation wns made at Smith's hotel on Plttston avenue. DUNMORE. The funeral of Donate Marslieco, the young son of Michael Marsheco, who died early yesterday morning, occurred yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in the Mt. Carmel cemetery., About six hundred persons attended the excursion which tho Daughters of America, the Men's Guild of St. Mark's church and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics rnn to Sliawnese lake Saturday, The bicycle race was dispensed with, there not being enough entries. The "tub race" was won by Harry Bellnap; 220-ynrd dash, prize $1, won by Roy Kellam; 220-yurd aash, prize, a belt, won by William Coalter, In thirty seconds; 220-yard dash, prize, umbrella, entries, Roy Kellam, Erastus Ames, Ralph Winter, Fred. Mitchell, won by Kellam In twenty-eight sec- dp. p. r. UERT-H NERVE AND DRAIN TREATMENT QTRed Label Special Extra strength. For ImDotenov. Loaa nt una., uu, iuuuuwu, Htorility or Ilarrenuesgi ,tl a boil eix for f 5, vritli written en iruaranietj to euro In 30 days. At store. lOBftOHCorbymail. AFTER V, m. a Clarke, 326 Pcnn Ave., Scranton, Pa 1 rfHik 'BtaWrW mSiA Remember if you are dissatisfied with the size of piece or with the quality of the chewing tobacco you are now using PLUG and you 11 get your money's worth The JO-cent piece of Battle Ax is larger than the 10-cent piece of any other brand of the same high quality, and is the largest piece of really good chewing tobacco that . is sold . for 10 cents member wta yon the: Mil ELECTRICAL WORKS IMllii Gi&CigW rfws8e&gfc$Kft . mmwh S&fif S3 "- -1V ' iv.-" v 41; WMtMtffi , i , Si7( .rt-WHsii THE SGRANTQM ELECTRICAL WORKS 504 Lackawanna Avenue. IM MANUFACTUB-RS OF 1ED PENHR. IB- i Rill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Rails tawed to uniform lengths constantly on hand. Peeled Hemlock Prop Timber promptly r'urnlshed. MILLS At Cross Fork, Potter Co.. on the Buffalo und Susqiie. ianna Railroad. At Mlna, Potter County. Pu,, on Coudersport. and ?ort Allegany Railroad. Capaclty-400,000 feet per dny. GENERAL OFFICE-Uoard of Trado Uuildhig, Scranton, Pa. Telephone No. 4014. WHEN IN DOUBT, TRY STRONG DlW f CvL f A AGAIN &y4 V .1KT-. f vigor to the whole being. All drains and losses are chccVeil ftritaxrxlly. Unless patient qrn nrnn.,ivrnr.il ihpir condition often worries ihem into Insamtv. Consumption or Death Mailed sealed, Price tt perbox; 6 boes, with iron-clad legal cuarantee to cure or refundtho money.tj.oo. Send for free book. Address. PEAL MEDICINE CO,, Cleveland, Q. For Sale by JOHN II. PHELPS, ;nd Spruce street- SPECIAL THItOUQII CABS Daily (except Sunday) via Central Railroad of New Jsm ncBlnnlns Juno 27, 1S0S, leave Scranton at S.30 a. m. for LO.NO BRANCH, OCUAN OROVC, ASBURY PARK. DEI.MAR (Ocean IJenca), SPRINO LAKE. SUA GIRT. ETC Itcturnlng leave Point Pleasant 11.40 a. m.. Spring I.ukc 11.52 n. m., Uclniar 11. 07 a. m., Anbury Park anil Ocean Grovo 12.05 noon. Lone nrniich 12.21 p. m. Arilvo Scranton S.10 p. m. This will be kept up for the entire tsea. sen especially for the accommodation of families, ns it will enat'lo passengers to securo and retain comfcrtablo scats tho cntlro journey. onds. In the swimming race, illstanco 100 feet, there wero only two compet itors, M. K. Kellam nnd Hand. Tho race was won by Kellam. Tho funeral of the late Albert Com Htoek occurred from the residence, on Cherry street, Saturday. The obse quies were In charge of tho Knights of Pythias, Xo. 141, of which tho deceased was u member. Interment was made in tho Dunmoro cemetery. Louis Drop, Michael Holleran, Thom nH V, Hughes and Frank Moran left last night for Skinner's Rddy, where they will enjoy n few days' fishing. Mrs. Ira Everett, of Mauch Chunk, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. II. Wars, of Kim street, for tho past week, left on Saturday for Buffalo, N. v., where she will spend a fow weeks pre vious to returning home. Miss Mary K. Thornton nnd niece, Miss Margery Kilen, returned on Sat urday after spending a few weeks ut Wllkcs-Uarre und Shawneso lake, Miss Margaret Osborne, of Jermyn, Is tho guest of friends In town, W. J. Costello, of Chestnut street, Is spending a few days at Uig Pond, the name buy again. Have removed to No 504 Lackawauna Ave nue, where they will carry a complete line of electrical machin ery. Special motors made to order. All kinds of electrical apj paratus repaired. They hive ttocd the ten of years, and have cured thousands of cases of Nervous Diseases, suca as Dcbititv. Dizziness, Sleepless ness and varicocele, Atrophy. Sc They dear the brain, strengthen, the circulation, make digestion nerfect. and imnart a healthr Pharmacist, cor. Wyoming avenue AMUSEMENTS. LAUREL HILL PAFK, SCRANTON August 15 and 16, at 8 1 j p m. Pain's Patriotic Pyro-Spectacle. "SINKING OF THE MERRIMAC." GRAND Eafne;&?'5p'ay' General admission, 23 cents, reserved, seats In grand stand, 2j cents extra; boxes seating S, $5.00.. Kxurslon rates on all railroads. Advance pale opcn3 aus. 11, at Powell's music store. In tho event of rnln tho exhibition will be given on tho next clear night so that tho public will rot be thu losers on ac count of the weather. Calchrittr'a EacUih Diamond I!rniL EftNYROYAL PILLS Original Rod Ooly OrnUlne. arc, liwiri rflUblt. ladics tik Drurslit for CktcktMttri 1'not.tk 0.i-. nond Brand Id lirf inrl Cold mulli' Ns, tlJfihtlii ribbon, Tale no other. RtfttMtdanafrouM tubitLtu liana and imitation. At Drna-riita. r t la pumpi for 'irtlcelm, imlmoDltli tat "iirnei (or i.onisNU-t-jifiif, vj rttara BoU tj ill Ucil Druuliu. l'JULAl, FZ a MADE ME A MAN AJAX TAULUTS POSITIVELY COBB 4j.i.rrrDui .I'israjr j galling Altai orj, lni potency, bleoplMsntwa, etc. cioitl hj Abuse or other llicosses and Indis cretions. 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