THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 0.89a 2 an X v IThe Carbondalo correspondence of Tho Tribune has been placed In tho hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes. Alt complaints as to lr. rcgular delivery, etc., rlso news Items, fchould bo addressed to Roberts & Hoy Holds, news agents. JJASE BALL BOOM. Several well-known men have signi fied their Intention of having a win ning base hall leiim In the Held next year for Carbondalc. This is good news for tho cranks who are eagerly wish ing for a team worthy to represent our city. Some money will be Invested, as the pluycrs will be paid, and It Is thought enough can be realized on the games to pay nil expenses. A letter lias been received asking tho proposed club to Join In u league which will cm brace Honesdale, 1'ort Jen Is, Goshen, Chester nnd Narrow sburg. The mut ter will lie considered, and If thought feasible will be acted upon. Tills would furnish good base ball for Carbondnle throughout the season und win back home of the city s old-time glory. WAND CONCERT TONIGHT. The Mor.ut band will give u band concert thl evening from the bulconv of Hotel American. A progiamme will be rendered ns follows: March, "Ori ental America," Collins; overture, "Beyer's Annual," Ileycr, majurka, "Thi! Utile D.ilsv," Althou.se, mnieh, "At a (ii'oigiu Camp Meeting," Mills; wait, "My Old Kentucky Homo," Her luav , medlev, "A Cluster of Peaches," Ecyer, ninuh. "Oui Nation's Guurel," lliooke; met tut e, "Ninn," Lawenbcau; "Ameiku " KILLED A BATTLESNAKE. Conductor James Lowry brought a large dead rattler to this city Wednes day afternoon, which had been killed near Windsor by John Donnlson, a tel egraph linesman. Mr. Dennlson was about to climb a telegrnph pole when lie miw the snake, which h killed by striking It a blow on the b.uk with a "hovel. Tho snake measured four feet nnd was un ugly looking reptile. AT THE FAIR. Among those fiom tills cltv who at tended the fair at Wallsvlllo yestei doy weie W. W Watt, Mr, Louis Sny der, Miss Ida Snder, J P. A Tlngley nnd wife. Daniel Ilohlnson and wife, H. Pieice nnd wife, William Oiimths, Frank I'. Brown, J. J Thompson, Jud hon Smith. P. Rlvenuerg, S. 11. Wil liams, J. 11. Nicholson, O. I Ackerman und George J Tiunton BURGLARS ENTER A HOUSE. Burglars enteied the homo of G. W. Evans one night last week, but noth ing was taken. The burglars entered through a window which had been left open on account of the excessive heat. Housekeepers should be careful in clos ing up for the night and see that the doors and windows ure locked. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Julia Lupton. who has been the guest of Miss, Delia Bnyley, of Canaan street, for the past several days, re turned to her home In New York city esterday. Miss Belie Wan en returned to her home in Seranton yesterday after spending a few days with Mrs. Jessie Monnarott, of Wayne street Herbeit Hlsteei. who has been so journing in Wnyno county, returned home yesterday. Fred Watt spent esterday in Sus quehanna. J. Mooie f'rago pnt esterday call ing on friends in this city. Ernest Dowaton Is spending some time with friends in Williamspoit. Frank D.irte, son of Judge Darte, of Wilkes-Barro. was brought home ill from tho camp of his regiment yester day. He is well known In this cil Mrs. G. W. Kcene has leturned home fiom a two weeks' .stay at Sea Cliff, L. I. Miss Noia Mori Icon, of Philadelphia, is visiting reunites In this cltv. Richard Olbbs has leturned homo after a two weeks' stay in Whlte'b alley. Mrs. Clara Williams, of Harrisburg. Is tho guest of Mr W. T. Morgan, on Salem aenue. Rev. John Brne, of Constable; llle. Is in thin city on account of the dentil of his brother, J. H Byrne. AVOCA. Had Uobbon and hlK brilliant corps, arrived In A Mien last evening a mine brilliant ivatlon than that which was given Patrick McKcon could not have been tendered them. The A. O. H. so cletles of Mooslc and Avoca, the Sars lleld Guards and the Liberty band re palied to the Motion amid the flutter ing of banners and stialns of maitlal music. The ciowd at the station was nugmentcd and when the tialn arilved nt the station n volley of cheers lent the air. It was then inut the patilot lealled that he was on Eafe ground perhaps for tho flist time in seveini months. He was escorted to u can luge und the procession le-foimed and marched to Herbeit's hall, wheie a public leceptlon was tendered him Several eloquent speakers voiced their patriotic sentiments, aftei which a smoker vns given by the members of the societies. Mr. McKeon has been In the service for several jears, enlisting at San Francisco, Re- was guii.d of ammunition nt Santiago and was in the field during the four days' fight Miss Mary Duffy.aged about 45 years, died at the family residence on tho West Side yesterday morning after twxvsxwx KMFertect g Infant Food (rail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk sr1 ,fc A PEnncT Substitute Rjn X V Mothers Milk. For a f 4&J YfeAO TMf I riniuA nrwti. A jj VtARS TMJ ItAOINO BRANtX, fj, "WANT HEALTH str FIXE. Vl N.Y NO(tlSeoMllKQ. HIWYXXM. Oj vlvLk2l several weeks' Illness of pleurisy. De ceased was a devout Christian, of a gentle disposition, and during her life time tho constant companion of her widowed mother. Sho la also survived by two brothers and ono sister In tho west. Tho funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon. Interment will bo In St. Mary's cemetery. John, tho 9-months-old son of Mr. nnd Mrs. James Horan, died yesterday morning nfter several weeks' Illness of brain trouble. Interment will bo made In rittston cemetery this afternoon. Hugh Farrell, nged about 60 years, a resident of Miller hill, wus Instantly killed In the Columbia shaft yesterday morning. He had set the fuse for the purpose of firing a shot nnd went Into tho next chamber to warn the miner. As ho wns standing directly opposlto the Ignited fuse the hlust went off nnd he wns struck in the breast, killing him Instantly. He was removed to his home, from which place tho funeral will be held tomorrow. His wife siit vlvcs him. TAYLOR NEWS. A Pretty Wedding Solemnized In teresting Games of Checkers Played Personal Mentions. At 8.30 o'clock Wednesday evening Miss Mary L. Harris, daughter of Mr. Price Harris, and Mr. David Harris, ton of Commissioner nnd Mrs. David T. Harris, were united in marriage at tho Methodist Eplscopnl church by the pastor, Hcf. William Frlsby. The marriage was a quiet affair nnd was attended by only the immediate friends nnd iclntlvcs of the contract ing parties. After tho ceremony the bildal party was driven to the bride's home wheie a reception was held and a wedding supper seiver. The young couple are well known heio and have many well-wishing friends by whom they weie substantially remembered. They will reside In this place. Those present were. Mr. and Mrs. David T. Harris Mr. Pilce Harris, Mr. Price Hairls, Mr and Mrs. Wlllam Neice, Mr. and Mrs James Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bobbins, Misses Susie Harris, Mattio Harris, nnd Ethel and Folllhe ilarris, and Messrs. Edvvaul Harris, T. DoWItt Ddwards, James Campbell and Miss May Stcwait. Mrs. E M. Curtis, of Brooklyn, N. Y , and Miss Carrie Oumman, of New Haven, Conn . are visiting at the homo of Rev. and Mrs. William Filsby, of Main street. The fair of tho Willing Workers, of the Methodist Episcopal church, which Is to occur this month Is nttiact ing considerable attention. Quite an interesting eries of checker games wns played In tills place on Thuisdny between W. G. Franey nnd Charles Van Wick, two well known checker players. The contest was for $! a side and tho championship of the boiough. A seiles of five games will be played. It wns won by Franey, he winning three out of live games. Diuggist Joseph Davis has been in Boston for the past few days where he was summoned by the Illness of his brother, Samuel. The soveie rain storm on Tuesday evening did considerable damage to tho different buildings in this place. The residence of painter George Gor don, on Taylor street, was stuick by a lightning bolt which did considerable damage. Miss Eva Mussulmon, of Ransom, who has been the guest of Mlbs Grace Lowry, of North Main avenue, has re turned home. Mr. William Harris, of Hvde Park, has been appointed to succeed H. E. Hairls ns mine foreman in the Holden mines, the latter going to tho Arch bald. Mr. Benjamin J Evan", who has held the position of fire boss at the Pyno mines foi a number of yeais, has been piomoted from tho above position to assistant mine boss. Mr. Evans is a young man of sterling ability and Is fully competent to fill the latter posi tion with honor Mrs. Davis, of Centeimorelnnd, was the guest of Mr. Edward J. Evans, of North Taylor yesterdny. M J. Gllllvary, of this plnce, was a caller on friends In Tunkhannock yes terday. The membets of St. Joseph's C. A. B. A., the newly organized branch of this town will give n banquet on September 2S In Webei's rink. Mrs Thomas Charles, of Olyphnnt, was the guest of lelatlve.s In this place jesteiday. A leceptlon was tondeied Private John Powell at his home In North Tay lor Tuesday evening previous to his departure for Cnmp Meade. Superintendent John J Cooper, of this place, attended tho Maltland fair nt Wallsvilie yesterday. Mis George Roberts, of Hyde Paik, wo the guest of Superintendent and Mis William B. Owens of North Tay lor jfs'rrday Mr David J Price, of Clark's Sum mit was the guest of telatlvcs In this jiUup vesteiduv PECKVILLE. A patty from Dunmore assembled at the home of Mrs Henry Bartlett, on Main htreet, yesterday nnd tendered her a surpilse. Mrs. Bartlett pioved herself equal to the occasion and en-teit-Onerl them very pleasantly. The. day was -.assed with music nnd social Intercom si Refreshments were par taken of Those in attendance wero mov. nnci .virs Haendlges. Mr. and Mrs On -I v ntcb, Mrs J. Hetzel, Mis. J. Aimhuist, Mrs. J. Baas, Mrs. G. Dlet zcl, Mis. W. Gundlock and Mrs II. J. Oessler nnd dnughter. Rhcn. Mrs. George Williams, of Depot street, visited friends at Dunmlro yes terday Homer English has Improved the looks of his homo on Hickory street with a new coat of paint. Rev John Bone, of Honesdale, is vis Itlng his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Thomas. Miss Mattio Toms, of Cherry Ridge, and Miss Bertha Eck, of Honesdale! are visiting at the home of Postmaatei and Mrs. A. A. Swingle. At a meeting of the teachers of tho Blakely boroush schools this week It was decided that they would purchase a large banner und tho rooms that had the largest attendance of pupils every month would bo entitled to the banner in their room for the next month. Tho lndlfcs of tho Women's Christian Temperance union met at the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal church yes terday afternoon and elected the fol lowing ofilcers for the coming year: President, Mrs. John E. Williams; first vice-president, Mrs. J. B. Bjckler; sec ond vice-president, Mrs. E. L. Craig; third vice-president, Miss Bullo Ben jamin; recording and corresponding secietary, Mrs. J. W. Beck; treasurer, Mrs. William Page. The following dele gates were nppolnted to attend the county convention at Carbondalo next Tuesday: Mrs. J. R, SIckler. Mrs. WIN Ham Page; alternates, Mrs. J. W. Berk, Mrs. John C. Tuthlll. Mrs. William Page was elected to attend the state convention nt Reading next October; alternate, Mrs. A, M. Dougherty. All pupils who nro attending tho No. 1 public school nnd nro not vaccinated will bo debnrrcd from attending school after Friday, Sept. 6, unless presenting a physician's certificate stating that they aru not In a condition to bo vac cinated, The funeral services over the remnlns of tho 7-months-old child of Mr. nnd Mrs. Robert Craig, of tho "West Side, will bo held nt tho house this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be In union cemetery. Mrs. Nellie Whiting, of Carbondalo, visited her sister hero yesterday, Mrs. G. A. Bell. IN THE PLAY HOUSES. "McDoodle's Flats." A very entertaining bit ot nonsense Is "McDoodlo's Flat." which begun a thrco days' engagement at the Academy of Music last night. It Is a farco of the most furclcal order but it serves admir ably to hang a number of specialties on that arc bright and fresh Tho compnny Is made up largely of spe cialty nrtlHls who introduce their diver sions nt various Ltnges of tho farce. Tho performance will bo repeated this and to morrow ufternoons and evenings. "Natural Gas" at Lyceum. Edward Glrnrd's revival of Donnelly & Glrard's "Natural Oas" is a groat go. A largo and expensive company has been engaged and gnat care nnd effort has been expended In the preparation of a new progtammi) of specialties, songs, dances and clever bits of comedy busi ness Introduced. The costumes nro en tirely new and elegant, The lady mem bers arc not only clever actresses, excel lent vocalists, and pretty dancers, but uro exceedingly haudsomo and well formed. Tho comedy hus a plot, Is brimful ot fun, bright sayings and brNk action from be ginning to end. "Natural Gas" comes to tho Lyceum theater next Monday even ing. A Standard Attraction. No company traveling today 1ms a more enviable reputation than the well known nnd popular company bearing tho name ot "Tho Kennedy Plnvcrs." at whoso head Is tho popular comedian, Mr John J. Kcnnedv and the beautiful young ur tlste. Ml? j Nellie Kennedy. Tho company Is large and well balanced, containing in Its roster somo of tho veiy best artists In the theatrical profession Mr. Ken nedy will present an entirely new lot of plavs Tho only one that will be offered that lias before been seen here will bo "The Midnight Express, which ho pre sented here on his last visit with such success, which will bo presented at tho Academy of Muslo for one week com mencing Mondny, September 12 BASE BALL. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Boston, 6; New York 1 Baltimore, E; Brooklyn, 2. Phllndtlphli, '.i. Washington, 5. Louisville. 3: Cleveland, 7 (first game). Cleveland. C; Louisville, 3 (second game). EASTERN LEAGUE. WIlkos-BaiTc, 4: Syracuse, 1. Toronto. G; Ottawa, J Montreal, S, UuTalo. 1 Piovidcnce, 10, Springfield, 1. ATLANTIC LEAGUE. Richmond. ; Hartford, :i (first game). Richmond, !, Hartford, 3 (second game) Newark. 3 Lmrastcr, "1 (13 innings) Patcrson, C Allentovvn, 0. THE MARKETS. Wall Street Review. New Voik. Sept. 8 St. Paul mado tho mukct his morning and broke It this af tirnoon Trading was not on a largo scale during the U ly and Interest centered In the meeting of tho St. Paul directors to nit on tho dividend 'I he rumor mong ers IImiI tho dividend rate on tho com mon all the way from 2'f. to W, per cent 'lhoM who said that It would be 2? found llttlo credenco anil the continued Dim ness of the stock In faco of tin tecuit heavy tone of the mirket nnd tho confi dent and heavy buying of tho early hours ot today seemed to justify this Incredul lt. Tho price was rushed up to 115 with out ans attention being given to warn ing statements that very powerful Inter. isIh In tho directorate wcro opposed to hii thing more than the 2Ms per cent, rate When tho announcement enme nt about 220 p in that the dliectors had mule the seml-nnnuil dividend J'lj per cent, the price dropped without check, except for momentary pause at each even num ber to UO'4. which was 4t below tho best. Numerous block ot many thousand shares wcro thrown on tho mnikct with precipitate eagerness and tho market speedily took on panicky condition. Rock Island fell In svnip Uliy 1 points, Burling ton 2 points, People's Gas !', Northern Pacific, preferred 2'i and numerous other stocks, both In tho rnlliotd and Indus, trial lists, between 1 nnd 1 points Thero was a epiltk rally of 1 to 1' per cent. In thoso stocks which suffered most severe ly, but St. Paul was kept back by ap parently endless offerings about 111 nnd c loseil unlv s above tho lowest. Realiza tion caused by tho break In St Paul ramo on a market showing consldernblo strength and at a level materially ubovc yesterday's close. Most of this btrength, to ho sure, wns due to tho early advanco In St. Paul, but a sharp rciovcry in Sugar nnd some other stocks which hnd shown eaily weakness nnd an advance of near ly .', points In the lowest in Metropolitan Street Railway worn also factors. Iho total sabs were fiS Son shores. Furnished by WILLIAM LINN ALLEN & CO , stock broker, rcoms 70j-7tHJ, Mears building Open- High- Low- Clos ing est. est. lnc Am. Cot. Oil . . HTk 37'i W4 ., Am Sug. Ho'g Co ..IT) -; 1.17V4 J M a , t u s i. it .. a; ecu z: .z Am Tobacco Co . .l!1i. jioit 133 lTO Am. Spirts . .. ni 1(4 n n Am. Spirits. Pr as as u zav. Bait & Ohio 31 S.UJ 3J 30$ Brook. R. T ... C2'i id f2'2 C3 Bay State Gas 3'i Can Southern r,3S C35i B3Vi 53'4 N J Central . ... fil'i Chle. Sr (i W IB Ifi'i IV 4 )358 Chic. & N W 131 13IU 133 1 13 Chic. B & Q 11C 117'5 llVi IK, Chicago Gas 103A IM'i 101 10t? Chic, Mil & St P ,,112'A 113 110". 110 Chic, II I & I' ....103V, KiVJ lOJiJ lut'i Chic, St P. M & O. K1V4 SI M SJij, r C C & St L . .. 42 42 41H 4ti Dclawaro & ulld ...107'i Gen. Clectrlc 44V, 4", 43K 4r&s Louis & Nash .. . LS fcWi 57I r.7V, Manhattan Ele . .. !tj 971, ovx, w Mo. K & Tex . IT .. 34V4 31'A 341', 3IW Mo Pacific . .. .1HS KI 8I 3IH Nat Lend MA TC-i rtj 3.V. N. Y Central 1IS J1SH 117 IE3! Out . West .... 16'4 - - - Noith Piclfic .. . ,V! SOU 3S 3s'n Nor. Pacific. Tr .... 7S 7. 7i.',A 77?. Pacific Mall 3l'i 3t'i 31 31 Phil & Read W?. - Southern R. R fltj - Southern R It.. rP . 3tl ffiii 31 SI& Tenn. C. R. Iron . M'4 S0 2i 2J'l Texas & Pacific . . 1P T. 14 KM Union Pacific, Pr . (Mi ir.'li fiv,4 (i U. S. Rubber 4'U iVA 42 42 U S Leather 7'i V$ 7'1 : U S. leather. Pr 7lJ 72 70V, '.OH Wabash Si - - Wabash, Pr 22 22 2I4 iVA West. Unlor U3i 0I4 OJ'i 01 W & T, E. Pr . ... U'5 - - dies. & Ohio . . .. 2TK - - Met Tractloi Co 1WV4 15S lVA 158 CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE. Open- High- Low- Cos- WHEAT. Ing est, est. lug December feifc, W04 iiii& fov. Mav 62W 63 6."-. C3 CORN. Derembcr r.n'H sou ?V r.1 Mny. . 3.",4 323 3J' J2'i OATS Deccmbor Jiu ll'i is; Vj'L "t'&Vt-- 21 2l' Mi '-'1' PORK. December. S" 8(71 8F3 gr,0 January DM 9JT a 20 9,17 LARD. December 4 S7 Jaunury 4,97 COS 1.03 3.03 THE TRIBUNE'S OPPORTUNITY BUREAU ONE INSERTION u A WORD. FOR RENT FOR RENT-SECOND FLOOR 210 PENN avenue, eight rooms; bath! modern Improvements. P. W. Stokes, Attorney, 130 Wyoming avenue. I'On RENT-UROAD OYSTER HOUSE, Penn avenue. Stark, attorney, Trad crs' Hank building. FOP. RENT - STORE 408 LACKA wanna avenue. Part or all, to suit tenant: flno location, rure chance. In qulro next dcor. FOR RHNT-A DWELLING H0U83 with eleven rooms, 421 Madison ave nue. Inquire 422. FOR RENT NICELY TURNISHED front and side rccm. C20 Adams avo. FOR RENT-DESK ROOM OR SHARE of olllccs second floor front, Coal Ex change. Call at room 15 FOR RENT Qulncy. SECOND FLOOR, 701 FOR SALE FOR SALE-CHEAP. AN EIGHT-FOOT show case In good condition. Address P. J. A., Tribune olllcc. FOR SALE-A PINE UPRIGHT PIANO but little used. Guaranteed and monthly payments accepted. Address P. O. Box 217 FOR SALE-TEN R-l-P-A-N-S FOR3 cents at druggists. Ono gives roller. FOR SALE-ONE 20-HORSE POWER boiler, as good as new. THE WES TON MILL CO. FOR SALE OR RENT. FOR RENT-FIRST CLASS rPIUaHT Fischer piano. Inquire immediately. F., 153S Washington avenue. FOR SALE OR RENT S-ROOM houso at Dalton 5 minutes from station, 01 will exchange for property In any town between Scranton and Great Bend. LOS Mears Bulldll g. THE FREAR FOUNDRY AND PLOUGH works for salo or rent Inquire of W. H Patterson, administrator. Eighth street, West Wyoming. Pa., REAL ESTATE. REAL ESTATE-40-ACRE FARM NEAR Dalton, salo or exchange. ISrovvn, At torney, Mears Building. FOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOT ON Palm stieet, easy terms. 2uS Mears Building. HELP WANTED. WANTED-MAN OR WOMAN OV EN- crgy and business ability to travel lor established firm. $30 a month and nil ex penses. P W. JCIegler A. Co., 223 Locust street, Philadelphia, V. HELP WANTED-MALE OR FUMALE. Commission or salary. 520 Spruco street, Room 12 HELP WANTED-FEMALE. WANTED-A RELIABLE WOMAN AS housekeeper with widower, good homo for right party. Address M. T WANTED AN EXPERIENCED NURSE gill to assist In second work. Must have reference. Apply 533 Monroo ave nue. BOARD AND ROOMS. TWO FRONT ROOMS TO LET Willi board Tho Aldlne, CD Adams avenue. Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations All Quotations Based on Par of 100. STOCKS. Bid. Asked. Scranton & Plttston Trac. Co. . . 20 Kb st National Bank W0 Elmhuret Boulevard iw Scranton Savings Bink J S'rnnton Packing Co Lacka. Iron S. Steel Co ,-j Third National Bank - Throop Novelty Mfg Co i0 Scranton Trie Hon Co J? Dlmo Dep Si DIs. Bunk ...... ltw ... Economy Light Heat & Povv- ei Company . . ... J Scianton Illuminating, Heat & Power Company ko . Scranton Forging Co ... iw Traders' National Bank 10 . . Lacka. Lumber Co . . JJ' Lack. Tiust & Safe Dep. Co.. Io0 LO Mooslc Mountain Cool Co lMj Scranton Paint Co . . w) BONDS. Scranton Pass. Railway. Hist mortgage, duo 1020 . Ho People's Street Rdlway, Hist mortgage, duo 1!H8 .. . .. ... Hj ... Peoplo's Stieet Railway. Gen- crnl mortgage, duo 1021 115 ... Dickson Manafacturtng Co 100 Lacka. Township School S 10. City ot Scranton St Imp. t 102 Mt Vernon oal Co Scranton Axlo Woiks iw Philadelphia Provision Market. Philadelphia Sept. S -Wheat Firm: cuntuitt grade, September, CbaMSUc. Corn Steady. No 2 mixed, September. 3l'4a Jl'st. Oats-Quiet. No. 2 white. 2Sa29e.; No 3 do. 'J3'.a2i)C , No. 2 mixed, 23a2i'c. Butter Steady; fancy western cieameiv, 19c : do. prints 20c. Eggs Firm; fresh, nearby, llie , do. western, lV-alGc j do. southern He Cheese Steady. Refined Sugars Unchanged. Cotton-Firm and 1 1-lCc. higher: middling uplands, C 1-lfic Tallow Steady : city prime, in hogsheads, 35c. ; country do. do., barrels, 34i, dark, do, 3c; cakes, 3!ic , greasp, Je. lvo Poultry Firm, fowls, 10c : old loosters, 7c spring chickens, 10al2e ; ducks, he. Dressed Poultry Steady fowls, choice, IOVjC : do fair to good, y'talflc , old roos ters Cc; spring chickens, nearby, 13al5c: western do., large. llalSc : small and scalded, do., SilOc Receipts Flour, 2.000 barrels nnd 900 sacks, wheat, 10,000 bush els; corn, 53,000 bushels; oats, 19,000 bush. New York Produce Market. New York. Sept. 8 Flour Dull except for old spring patents and bakers which wcro steady and In fair demand; Minne sota patents. $la4 DO. Wheat Spot firm; No. 2 red, C9c, f . o. b , uttoat to arrive; options opened baroly steady, but ad vanced later and cloaud firm at Va54c net advance: No 2 red, Mev, closed 67'4c ; September. 67'c , December, 65c. Corn Spot steady; No. 2, 36c, f , o b , afloat, options declined sharply at first but sub sequently recovered but closed un changed; May closed 37'4c ; September, 3l'ic , December, 3lT4. Oats Spot quiet; No. 2, ffiVic : No 3, 2ihc. i No 2 white, now 27c; No. 3 white, 23,c options steadier, closing He. higher: September closed 2lic. Butter Firm: western creamery. UVialSlic: do. factory, HHallc; Elglns, lS4c; Imitation creamery, I3ai6c, state dairy, Hal7c. ; do, creamery, l4Ha 18c. Egg i Steady: state nnd Pennsyl vania, Kc. ; western fresh, 15',c. East Liberty Cattle Market. East Liberty. Pa., Sept, 8. -Cattle-Steady; extra, )5 23a5 4i); prime, 3.10aS20; common, $3 30a3.83. Hogs Active; prime mediums, $4.10: best Yorkers, StOJal.lO; common to fair Yorkers. J3 93nl, heavy hoes, II; granaers, US0n3!H): good pigs, 1.70a3 90: roughs. 2 Ma5.60. She-op Steady; choice. J4C0a4 63; common, Ji.Ma 3 73; choice Bprlng lambs. VC0a5 7R; com mon to good, Jia5.S0; veal calves, 7a7.50. OH Market. Oil City, Pa Sept. 8. Credit balances, SI; icitltlcutCK, closed 9iV4c. bid for cash; no sales; shipments, S9.992 barrels; runs, 76,03 1 buircld. A POPULAR CLEARING HOUSE for tho Benefit of AH Who Hnvo Houses Kcnl Estate or Other Property to Sell or Exchange, or Who Want or Help Ihcso Small Advertisements ' Cost One Cent a Word, Six Insertions Cents a Word Except Situations Wanted, Which Arc Inserted Free WANTED. WANTED-CASB OF BAD HEALTH that n-I-P-A-N-S will not benefit. Send 5 cents to Rlpans Chemical Co , New York, for 10 samples and 1,000 testi monials. EDUCATIONAL. ADAMS AVENUE SCHOOL AND KIN dergartcn will begin Its nineteenth year September 12th. All branches, in lulling Ucrman, thoroughly taught. M. L. TORRY. Prln. MONEY TO LOAN. MOET'LAAJyAldolEON mortgage. Stark, attorney Traders' Bank Building. CHIROPODIST CORNS, BUNIONS AND INGROWING nails cured without tho least pain or drawing blood. Consultation and advlco given free. E. M. HETZEL, Chlropo dlst, 330 Lackawanna avenue. Ladles at tended at their residence If desired. Charges moderate. SCALP TREATMENT. MRS. L. T. KELLER, SCALP TREAT ment, D0c; shampooing, 00c; facial massage, manicuring, 25c; chiropody. 701 Qulncy. CITY SCAVENGER A.B.BRIGG3 CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS and cess pools; no odor. Improved pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor. Leave orders LOO North Main avenue, or Elckcs' drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry. Teleohone 6040. LEGAL. AFTER THIS DATE I WILL NOT BE responsible for any debts contracted by any ono except my son, O A , and my self. Patrick Donnelly. Scrnnton, Pa., Sept. 6, 1S9S. SITUATIONS WANTED WNTEiTPACETe bookkeeper. Charles L. Haw ley. 211 Wyoming avenue. SITUATION WANTED BY MIDDLE nged woman lr. first-class small fami ly, to do houscwoik, thoioughly compet ent. Address "L ," Tribune oltlce, city. SITUATION WANTED IIY A YOUNG lndy to do general housework. 5J0 Birch street, South Side. SITUATION WANTED-BY A FIRST class grocery clerk: temperate, good habits, can furnish reference. J. J. B., caro Tribune. SITUATION WANTED-YOUNG LADY as bookkeeper or offlco help; expcrl. enced; good references. A. B. SITUATION WANTED BY YOUNG lady as cashier or offlco clerk; experi enced, Al refciei'cc, C. P. M., Tribune office. WASHING TAKEN IN AND WORK done by tho dny. Cull at 116 Franklin avenue. A YOUNG COLORED MAN OF GOOD habits wants a position ut driving for a prlvato tamily or doctor. Call ut 110 Franklin avci ue SITUATION - WANTED BY DAY, washing, licnlng, cleaning, scrubbing, 420 Franklin avenue, side dcor. SITUATION WANTED - BY SINGLE man as dtlver or taking care of horses, refcrerces given when required Address 519 Maplo street. Scranton. SITUATION WANTED-A WOMAN 40 years of ago wishes a position ns housekeeper, first class manager and cook. Children no objection Address Mrs. Alice Cary, Tribune cfllce. SITUATION WANTED-BY A SINGLE man at anv honorable employment. Havo had five years' experience In gro cery store Al references can be fur nished Address R. C. Ward, General Delivery, Scranton, Pa. WANTED-BY A MIDDLE AGED LADY a place as housekeeper; a widower's homo preferred, city or country. Addrcsi J. II., Tribune office. SITUATION WANTED - BY A RE spectablo and honest young man In a whole-alo or retail grocery store, can speak five different languages; can fur nish tho best of references Jrom Inst em ployer. Address Hotel Wllpon. Pcckvllle. SITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG man to take caro of horse- or to do nny kind of work. Address 312 Elm street, city. WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN A Posi tion as stenographer. Moderate sal ary. Good references. Address "D." box 13S Harford. Pa. SITUATION WANTED-AS BARTEND er. references. Addtcss Barter.dtr, this office. SITUATION WANTED - nr COMPE tent man as coachman or hostler; ox perienced; refertrces. Address Coach man, this office. YOUNG MAN, 21. OF GOOD APPEAR nnco, can speak five languaKcs. de sires position In a whnlesalo or retail story; salary no object, Al references A STRONG. HEALTHY MAN NEEDS position as teamster, drlvci of delivery wagon or any work, Address P. O. Boc 3lr. Tay lor, Pa A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE AGED lady wishes a position as housekeeper, city or country. Addicss S. II., Tribune office. SITUATION WANTED-BY A RE. spectablo mlddlo aged lady as cham bermaid In hotel. Address C. M., Tribune office. PROFESSIONAL. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE ELK CAFE, 123 AND 127 FRANK, lln avenue. Rates reasonable. P. JSEIGLER. Proprietor. SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D . L. & W passenger depot. Conducted on tho Eu ropean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop. MIDWIFE MRS. GABLE, GRADUATE MIDWIFE, 1518 Washburn street. Scranton En gagements solicited. Rooms and best attendance for a limited number ot pa tients, 8EBDS C R CLARK & CO. SEEDMEN AND Nurserymen; store Hfi Washington avo. nue; green house, 1350 North Main ave nue; store tolephone, 782. SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THE LACKAWANNA, Scranton, Pa. Courses preparatory to college, law, medicine or business. Opens Sept, 12 Send for catalogue. Rev. Thomas M. Cann, LL. D., Walter II. Buell, A. M. WIRE SCREENS JOS. KUETTEL. REAR Ell LACKA wanna avenue, Scranton. Pa , manufac turer of Wire Screens. PROFESSIONAL ytrfvu ARCHITECTS EDWARD H. DAVIS, ARCHtTI.Ci, Conncll Building, Scranton. E. L. WALTER, ARCHITECT. OIT1CI ,e-ui ui ijo wasmngion avenuu. LEWIS HANCOCK, JR. ARClllTEi 43u Spruco St., cor. Wash. av, Sciatit" FREDERICK L. BROWN, ARCH1TEC 1 Price Building, 12fi Washington nvcnin Scranton. T. I. LACEY & SON. ARCHITECTS, Uradcrs' National Bank. DENTISTS DR. I. O. LYMAN, SCRANTON PRI , vato Hospital, cor. Wyoming und Mul berry. DR. II. r. REYNOLDS. OPP. P. O. DR. C. C. LAUBACH, 115 Wyoming avo. WELCOME C. SNOVER, 331 Washing ton avenue. Hours, 9 to I and 2 to 5. LAWYERS TRANK E. BOYLE, ATTORNEY AND Counsellor -at -Law. Burr building, rooms 13 and H, Washington avenue. 0iRLIj.'S: OKELL, ATTORNEYS, 5 TO 11 Coal Exchange building, Scranton. W'lLLARD, WARREN & KNAPP, AT torncys and Counsellors-at-Law. Re publican building, Washington avenue, Scranton, Pa JAMES H. TORREY, ATTORNEY AND Counsellor-at-Law. Rooms 413 and 411 tommonwcnlth building JESS UP A: JESSUP, ATTORNEYS AND c. ounsellors - at - Law Commonwealth "-"'" uunuing. Booms 1, aj anu .1 JAMLS W. OAKFORD, ATTORNEY-AT-Liw. Rooms 314, 613 and D16, Board of Trade building. D. B. REPLOGLE, ATTORNEY-LOANS negotiated on real estato security. Menrs building, corner Washington avo. nuo and Spruco street. JAS. J. H. HAMILTON, ATTORNEY-nt-Lnw. 301 Commonwealth building, Scranton EDWARD W. THAYER. ATTORNEY. lt00r"s 903-901 9th Hoor, Mears building Lj,A-r WATRES. ATTORNEV-AT-LAW, ji Lackawanna uvo., Scranton. Pa C. R. PITCHER. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Commonwealth Building Scranton. Pa. PNT?.?:nS9,N & WILCOX, TRADER!? National Bank buildirg. C. COMEQYS. 231 SPRUCE STREET. AMV. BERTIIOLF, Atty., Mears bldg. PHYSICIANS AND SURQEONS Dn,& f,,FRl;Y,SCRANTO.N- SAVINGS Bank bldg,, p,'2 Wyoming avenue. MAUX.A. SHEPHERD. M D. HOME opathlst, No. 22S Adams avenue. Di,,W' C- ALLEN. 012 NORTH WASH ington avenue. U IJ- TnAPOLD, SPECIALIST IN DNcuses of Women, eornci Wyoming rn.vcnV, and Spruco strict. Sera tun 9'a ml" toS6 2h!TU5r nnd Saturday's. DJ' L, M; "ATES. ROOMS 207 AND MS S ?o , 0tJrri" ,bu"?l!"J Office hous! S to 9 a m , 2 to 3 und 7 to S p. m. Rell elence 303 Madison avenue. DS- P L,n I REAS. SPECIALIST IN Rupture. Truss Fitting and Put Reduc U0II." .0,.nc-0 telephone 1M. Hours :10 to U, J to 4, 1 to 9 Vll S.W L'AMOREAUX OFFICE 3.!i Washington avenue. Residence. ISIS Mulberry Chronic dlsvjses. lungs heart, kidneys and gcnito-urlnary 01 -gans a specialty Hours. 1 to 4 p. m W. G. ROOK. VETERINARY SUR gcon. Horses, Catllo und Dogj treated Hospital, l.M Linden street, Scrun'.on Telephone 2072. MISCELLANEOUS LATEST FROM PHILIPPINE Is lands. Greatest Naval Battle-. Shoos all blown to pieces and lauded In Net tletcn's Shoo Store, Washington nvenus Ladles' fine button shoes, tusset and don gola, cost 2.W, at J1.49, ladles' fine J.'.) shoes for 9Sc Ladles' Cxfords, cost $1 50, for 79c Men's 2 50 calf and russet shooi for $1,49; S3 00 shoes for SI OS, etc. BAUER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR balls, picnics, parties, receptions, wed dings and concert work furnished For terms ue'dress R. J Bauer, conductor, 117 Wyoming avenue, over Hulbeit's music store. MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS' supplies, envelopes paper bags, twine. Warehouse. 130 Washington avenue, Scranton, Pa. RAILROAD TIME TABLES. Central Railroad of New Jersey (Lehigh and Susquehanna Division.) Stations lu Now York root of Liberty street, N. U., and South I'tny Whitehall street. Anthracite coal used exclusively, Insur ing cleanliness und comfort TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 20, '93. Tialns leave Hcrunton for Plttston, Wllkes-Barre, etc., ut 8 30, 10 10 a m . 1.20, 2 35. 3 20, 7 10 p. m Sundays, U00 a. m 1 00. 2 13, 7 10 p. m Tor Mountain Park 8 30 a. in., 3 20 p. m. Sunday s. 0 00 a. m., 1 00, 2 15 p. m For Lakewood and Atlautlc City, 8 30 a. in For New York, Newark and Elizabeth, 8 30 (express) a m , 1 20 (express), J ,o lex press) p. m Sunday, 2.15 p. m Tiuin leaving 1 20 p. 111 . airives at Philadelphia. Reading Terminal, 7.03 p. m. and New York 7.03 p m Tor Mauch Chunk, Allentown, Bethle hem, Easton and Philadelphia, S30 a. in,, 1 20 3 20 p m Sunduys, 2.15 p. m For Baltimore nnd Washington and points South and West via Bethlehem, SM a. m, 120 p m Sundays, 215 p m. For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at 8 30 (through car) a. m and 1 20 p m For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg, via Allentown, 8 30 a. in., 1 20 p m. Sun day, 2 15 p in. Kor Pottsvllle. 8 30 a. m , 1 20 p m Returning, leave New York foot of Lib. erty street, North River, at 4 00, 9 10 (ex press) a. m. 1.30 (express) p m Sundav, 4 30 a. m ... ... .. Leave New York, South Ferry, foot Whitehall stroet. at 9 OS a m , 1.23 p. m Passengers arriving or departing from this terminal an connect under covor with all tho elevated railroads, Broadway cable cars, and ferries to Brooklyn and Stnten Islands, making, quick transfer to and from Grnrd Central Depot und Long Island Railroad ,,,,, , . Leave Philadelphia Reading Terminal, 9 21 a. m . 300 p. m. Sunday, C.15 a. m Through tickets to all points nt lowest rate may be had on application In ad vanco to tho ticket acrent at the station H. P BALDWIN Gen Pass Agt. J H OLHAUSEN Gen Supt. Eric ond Wyoming Valley. In Effect June 26, S9S Leave Scianton for Haw ley and points on or via Erie It. R. at 5 00 a. m , 8.15 a m., and 2 23 p. m. For Lake Ariel ut 5 20 p. m. Arrive at Scranton from above points nt 8.17 a. m, 3 16 p. m. and 9 05 p. in From Lake Ariel nt 7,43 p. m. Sunday trains to Lake Ariel lcavo at 8.15 a. in. and 1 SO p. m. SIX INSERTIONS A WORD. to Kent, Situations for Flvo RAILROAD TIME TABLES. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Schedule In Effect May 19, 1898. Trains Loavo Wilkos-Barro as Fol lows: , 7.30 a. m., week days, fop Sunbury Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti more, Washington, and for Pitts burg and tho West. 10.15 a. m,, week days, for Hazloton, Pottsvillo, Reading, Norrlstown, and Philadelphia; and for Sun bury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington nnd Pitts burg and the West. 3.12 p. m , daily, forSunbury, Harris burg, Philadelphia, Baltlmoro, Washington, and Pittsburg and tho West. Q00 p. m., week days, for Sunbury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburg. . ...J- R- WOOD, Oen'l Pm- AzenL J- B. HUTCHINSON, Oeneral Manager. Del.. Lacka. und Western. Effect Monday, Juno 20, 1898. lraltis leave bcianton us follows: Ex f jh8, ,?r New lft and alt points East. 1.W, 3 no. 5 10, 8 Oo uud 10.05 a. m.; 12.55 and 3 33 p. m. ' Express) for Easton, Trenton, Phlladol m ui,at"d lh. South, 510, 8 00 and 10.05 a. m , 12 Dj and 3 33 p. m. p. m1Un Chuuk ad way stations, A50 Tobyhanna accommodation, 6.10 p. m. ,7;xpr5?s r.or Rlnghamton, Oswego, El Miril'i t-ornlng, iiuth, Dansvillc, Mount "'orris and inuTalo, 12 10. 2 35, 9 00 a. m. 165 1 und 5 CO p. m., making close connec tions ut Uuffnlo to all points la the West, Northwest und Southwest. pinghamton and way stations, 1 05 p. m. actoryillla accommodation, 4 00 and Nicholson accommodation COO p. m. , ,xPrcss for Utlca and Richfield Springs, 2,Sun' m- "I'd 155 p. m, Ithaca, 2 3o, 9 00 u. in . nnd 1 55 p. m. ror Northumberland, Plttston, Wllkes Barre, Plymouth, Rloomsburg and Dan ville, making close connections at North umberland for Wllllamsport, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington nnd tho South. Northumbe.iand nnd Intermediate sta tions, 6 00, 10.05 a, m , and 1 55 and 5.40 p. Nnntlcoke and Intermediate stations, 8 0S and 1110 a m Plymouth and intpr medlato stations, 3 35 and 8 50 p. m. For Kingston 12 5r p. m Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trilns. I pr detailed Information, pocket time tnbles. etc.. apply to M L Smith. Dis trict Passenger Agent, depot ticket of fice. Delaware and Hudson. On Sunday. July 3rd, trains will leave Scranton us follows: Tor Carbondale-6 20, 7 53, 8 53, 10 13 a. m ; 12 noon: 123, 220, 352, 525, 625, 757, 9U 11.00 p m., 1.16 u m Tor A'bnny, Saratcga, Montreal, Bos ton. New England Points, etc. 6 20 a. m., 2 20 p. m Tor Honesdilo-6 20. 8 53, 10.13 a. m.; 13 noon: 2 20. 5 23 p m Tor Wllkes-liarro C 43. 7 IS, 8 43, D 13, 10 43 n. in : 12 03, 1 23, 2 18, 3 33, 4 27, 6.10, 7.4S, 10 41, 11 33 p. m. Tor New York, Philadelphia, ftc, via Lehigh Valley Railroad fi 4 a m, 12 03. 1 23, 4 27 p m.: with Black Dlumond Ex press, 11 30 p m Tor Pennsylvania Railroad Points 6 43, 0 38 a m ; 2 18, 4 27 p. m. For Western Points, via Lehigh Valloy Rallr0Jd-7.1S a m: 1203, 333, with lllnck Diamond Express, 10 41, 11 SO p. m. Trains will arrive In Scranton as fol lows: From Carbondale and tho North 6 40, 7 43 SI1 tit 10 3S 1158 a in. 123, 2.15, 3 45, 4 it. 5 43 7.43, 10 38. 11.27 p. m. From Wllkes-H.irro and the South 6.15. 7 48, 8 48, 10 03. 11 55 a. m : 1 18. 2 14, 3.18, E 20. 6 21. 7 53. 0 0". 10 0" p. m : 1.13 a. m. SUNDAY TRAINS. Tor Carbondale 0 07, 1133 a. m.: 1.53. 3 52. 5 53 9 5.1 p m. Foi WUkes-Harrc 0 33, 11.43 a. m.; 168, 3 28. 5 41, 7 48 p m Lowest rates to all points In United States nnd Canada J W nrnDTCK O P A , Albany, N Y. H W CROSS D P A , Scranton, Pa. Lehigh Valley Railroad System Anthraclto Coal Used, Ensuring Clcanli- uess and Comfort. In L'fttct May 13, ISjS. TRAINh LEAVE SCRANTON --. ..l.!1,.,L Intila ol Mrnu Vnrli via. TV & II. R. R . at C 45 a. m . nnd 12 05. 2 18. 4 il ?;..?. Vvi...r....1 l,.n,,.Mtil iin.l 11 SO n. m. For Plttston and Wllkes-Baire via D, L. & W R R-. 6 00, 11.10 a. m , 1 65, 3.35. C t"! I' 'V, ,. II,,., II., ,tnlr, Tnllj..Hlo niTii nrinclpal pclnts In tho coal regions Kor nethlohem, ttuston, Reading, Har risiiiirir and principal Intel mediate sta t mis via D & IL R R , 6 45 a. m . 12 03. 218. 4 27 (Black Diamond Express), 1130 '' For Tunkhannock, Towanda. Elmlra, ithaca Geneva and principal Intermedi ate stations via D, L & W. R. R., 8 03 1 m 12 43 nnd 3 35 p. m. Fr' Geneva. Rochester. Buffalo, Nlag nra Falls. Chicago und nil points west via nra 1 a" J K 03 3 33 (i5acVc Diamond rxnress). 10 28 and 1130 p m. Pullman pallor nnd sleeping or Lehigh Viillov narlor ears on all trains hetween Wlkes-Darro and New York, Phlladel nhi 1 Buffalo and Suspension Bridge Ph 'ROLI IN II WILBUR. Gen Supt CHA8 S T EE. Pass. Agt.. 26 Cortlardt street. New York . . , AW NONEMACHER, Division Pass enger Agent, South Bethlehem, Pa. CUAT.'V imvision. In Effecl June -'lllli, 1SUS. North Hound. outu Hound, 202 ?0420fl 10 3 tn 22 31 'a m Stations a O HI 0, i' M.vrrlvo Leave JBN Y Franklin Rt A 111 74M.... 76S .... 810 .... 7 10, West 4ind btreet 7 1x1 vvcehawiren A lr i r M'Arrlvo Leave f iw 11 ion 10 40 6J.I1? n ir 1 m caaosla Hancock btarllcbt Preston Park V tnwood royntelle Orson Pleasant Mt. UiiloDdale Forest city Carbondale White Hrldjo Mayneld Jermyn Archibald Wlnton rcckvllla Olyibant Vriceburg 1 troop Providence park l'laco 6112 6 16 U lAi 4M IP 483 St 4 4C 10 31 tmliini 0W 10 6 0U1K4U 5S4U40 6 17II8U.V 6ii 31) 4 CIS aiT.aa M 614 10 15 6 41 10 Oi 6 sol a K4I 1214 AM 7 0V W6B 9 40 S 1012 P3 5 26,1159, 00 tso 09, bto 19 6 43 H 6M 9 re 7 08 7 DO 9SW, 5 1611 40 .inn. II SI 9101 7 34 9 07 9 0 8 58 8 5S 8isq 8 4ft 4 HT.nisn 7S7,f3 7418 4 51 tllJi! 8 01 45 603 4 4S1W3 7 44 4 4111 18 4 4011 IS 750 8 7 53 01 609 M 14 4 361111 4 SI 11 flT, 4 241103 4 S 11 at 4 2illl 4 19 fll'l.';7 7 68 80S ."! 84 6J1 tu 67 6 31 6 33 8 40 8 3S 804 80S 8 31 8 10 sa; 8 It 8U 8 80 415.10 55 bcranton !r 11U u Leave a u Arrive A U r x f. signifies that trains stop on signal tor pas eengers. '1 1 alns 205 and 203 Sunday only, other traits dally except Sunday. t-ecuro ratei via Ontario Western before purchasing tickets and save money. 'throush Warner ouSet sleeper and free re clining cbalr car New York to cnlcjg-o ra auger IHle Ileducecl tu 'I'vvo Ocnita I'crJtllle. J. 0, Anderson, Oen.racs Agt T, FUtcrott, Dlv. Via, Agt. Bor&nton, r.- T ..
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