8 THE SCRANTON TRIBUTE-SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1899. EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON ENTERTAINMENT BY PUPILS OF NO. 14 SCHOOL. Given In Hears Hall to ft Crawled House Address by Superintendent Howell Young People's Society Meeting Abandoned Ml no Word ing Settle Memorial Day Events. Rev. Mr. Hopkins Heard from. Soveral Accidents, Donths, Funer als, Social Events and News Notes. Tho pupils of No, 14 school gave a very successful entertainment In Menrs hull last evening to an assemblage that completely tuxed tho capacity of tho hall. Harry Miller was chairman, and choruses were rendered by pupils of Grammar G and 1), and a party of mixed voices. Recitations were given by Mabel Spencer and Bertha Wil liams, nnd piano selections were ren dered by Mury Morgan, Stella Mark wick, Lorctta Fagen and Ivor Price. Gordon Evans declaimed, Charles Mat thews gave tho school history und Miss JcsMc PalT wad tho school prophecy. Miss Eva Kettle bang a vocal solo, nnd instrumental selections wcio giv en by Evan Hopkins nnd Stephen Mc Donough. The Misses Spencer, Wade, Morgan, Perkins, McCracken, Harris, Bunnell. Morgan and Snow gave a drill called the "Ruvel of tho Maids," under the direction of Miss Glbbs. and the ad dress of the evening was made by Su perintendent Georso Howell. Dutlng the couiso of his remarks he had occasion to reprimand several young men who were bent on disturb ing tho exercises by boisterous conduct in the rear of the hall, and also com plimented Professor Phillips and his pupils on the excellence of the pro gramme rendered. lie suggested tho holding of commencement exercises by nil the grammar grades of tho city nt the close of the school term. Professor Howell also commended thp pupils for the energy displayed In arranging nn entertainment to pur chase a piano for the school room, but Incidentally remarked that a musical education must be secured by hard work as well as the other branches of tudy. The accompanists of the even ing were Misses Glcason, Morse, Hop kins, Watklns, Markwlck and Ivor Price YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY. The Young People's society of the First "Welsh Baptist church was ad dressed last evening by Henry P. Davles on "Tho Rivers of Our Coun try," In a very interesting manner. Tresldent David J. Davis presided and Hugh Williams led the singing. John Evans, Frank Revan, Mrs. Thomas It. Davis nnd Miss Margaret Jones weie selected as representatives to the rally at West Pittston on Juno PAINT! Yes wes havo It. Atlantic Lea j, Pure Linseed Oil, .and Ready nixed Paint, Varnish, Putty, etc. GliOKGK W. 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Special rates have been secured and tho faro for the round trip from Scranton will be 80 centB. The so ciety will hold a business meeting next Friday evonlng, when offlcerB will bo elected. SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. A boy named Phillips, 9 years of age, and residing on Jackson street, was Injured while playing with several enmpunions on Rebecca avenuo yes terday morning. His arm was frac tured. Ralph Pease, of North Hyde Park avenue, a pupil at No. 18 school, was struck on tho head by a stolie Thurs day and painfully Injured. Dr. Gates attended him. John Powell, of Washburn street, while coasting on his bicycle lost con trol of the wheel and ran Into a pole, sustaining bruises upon his face. Jumes M. Powell, tho well known amateur photographer, while taking a llashllght picture of a party of young people at tho home of the Misses Phil lips, on Academy street, Thursday evening, had three of his fingers badly burned by tho powder used In the oper ation. ABANDONED WORKINGS SETTLE. The abandoned workings of the Rork vein in tho Central mine are settling and evidences of that fact aro notice able In tho vicinity of Thirteenth and Division streets. Within the pnst few days soveral large openings have been noticed In tho street and in some places are large enough to Insert one's foot. No particular damage has resulted thus far. Some of the flag stones on the sidewalk on Thirteenth street have dropped several Inches and In ono place the fence has sagged so that the gate cannot be closed. The workings were abandoned about three years ago. The water mains In the 'lclnlty of Luzerne street have been damaged and the settlings have extended as far as Fourteenth street, where tho founda tion of a dwelling house is cracked to some extent. It Is now believed the settlings have abated. MISS MITCHELL SURPRISED. A pleasant surprise party was ten dered Miss Katherlne Mitchell nt her home on Meridian street last ftvenlnc by her young friends. Music and games were enjoyed and refreshments served. Miss Mitchell entertained with sev eral violin solos. Recitations were given by Maine Malla and Eleanor Hennlg.m and Miss Mavgaret Malla sang, accompanied on the piano by Miss Henntgan. REV. MR. HOPKINS HEARD FROM Benjamin Hughes, one of tin- trus tees of the First Welsh Baptist church, has received a letter from the Rev. D. D. Hopkins, of Wales, who has been tendered a call ti tho pastorate of, the church, iclatlva to his acceptance of Fixings Comfort Mrs. Plnkham's Advice Saved Mrs. Hayes From an Operation. LITIH TO Ml. rlKEIllt HO. 4iSj " DnjLKMns.PrsKitAJi Wordscannol express my thank t to you for your kind ndrice to me in regard to my health, I had been running1 down in health for about sevsn years. I had dootored with good doctors and taken a great many patent medicines. My trouble began when my first child wns born. I had a very hard time and after its birtli would have severo flooding- spells. "After my second child I had very good health until last winter when I again became pregnant and suffered very much and miscarried. I camo very near dying, and the doctor said I must have an operation, which fright ened me very much, and concluded to writo to you for your advice, and take your medicine. Was troubled with the whites, great pain in back and hips, sometimes when lying down or sitting was unablo to get up. Would have such pain in groins could hardly walk. "1 can say I havo never seen any thing bo wonderful as Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound and Sana tive Wnsh. Your remedies have done wonders for me. IToplng that many of my suffering sisters may bo led to tnko your medicino from reading this letter, I remain, sincerely yours, Mrs. Mahy Hayes, Haedinsbukq, Kr." Letters like tho foregoing should convinco everyone that Sirs. Pinkham's advico is certain help. the charge. Mr. Hughes refused to divulge the contents thereof when spoken to yesterday. Ho said tho letter will be read at the services tomorrow evening, when a full attendance of the membership Is desired. Rev. Mr. Hopkins' reply Is awaited with Interest, as ho made a very favorable Impression during his recent engagement at the church. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Tho funeral services over the re mains of the late Mrs. John R. Hughes will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at tho residence, 119 South Rebecca avenue. Interment will be made In the Washburn street cemetery. The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Masters, of the Pyne, were Interred In the Taylor cemetery yesterday afternoon. Ser vices were held at tho house at 2 o'clock. An Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Jones, of .118 North Sumner avenue, died yesterday afternoon. Tho funeral will be conducted at the house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and bur ial will bo made n the Washburn street cemetery. The funeral of Norman Wheeler will take place at the house on Keyser ave nue tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made In Washburn street cemetery. . SINGING- FESTIVAL. The congregational churches of Tay lor, North Scranton and the First church of South Main avenue will unlto In a singing festival on Tuesday, May 30, at 3 o'clock In the afternoon and 7 o'clock In the evening at the last named church. The programme will consist of Con gregational tones. Anthems and charts, accompanied by organ, piano nnd or chestral instruments. Tho admission will be free, and no collection will be taken tip. All are welcome to attend. BEFORE ALDERMAN KELLOW. Two cases of assault and battery were heard by Alderman Keliow, of the Fourteenth ward, last evening. The suits originated from a quarrel between Mrs. Annie Halland nnd Mrs. Julia Malla, residents of Hennessy court. The testimony adduced was very con fllctlng and both were held under $200 bail each for their appearance at couit. Attorney Joseph Jeffreys appeared for Mis. Malla. RELIGIOUS NOTES. Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Pittston, will occupy the pulpit of the Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow morn ing and evening. The members of the Salvation army will tender a farewell reception to Mrs. Ensign Williams at the barracks on Price street this evening. Special ser vices will also be held tomorrow. Rev. Isaac J. Lansing, of Green Ridge, will exchange pulpits with Rev. J. P. Moffatt, of the Washburn Stieet Presbyterian church, tomorrow morn ing. Rev. David Jones, of South Lincoln avenue, will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church at Forest City tomonow. Miss Jennie Jenkins will conduct tho gospel meeting In the Voting Women's Christian association rooms tomorrow afternoon at 3.43 o'clock. The Ladies' Aid society of the First Welsh Congregational church will hold an ice cream and strawberry social on Thursday evening, June 8. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. St. Paul's Pioneer corps will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon, after which the members will enjoy a smoker. The members of Company F, Thir teenth regiment, are requested to meet in St. David's hall on Memorial day to participate in tho parade. A birthday party was tendered Miss May Stovens, of North Ninth street, on the occasion of her thirteenth birth day. Tho guests were very pleasantly entertained. St. Leo's battalion will hold their an nual picnic at Lam el Hill park on Sat urday, Juno 9. Tho Industrial school and Mission band of the Fiist Uaptist church will hold their closing session for tho sum mer at Ivorite hall this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Mrs. George Peters, of 912 Eynon street, who suffered the rupture of a blood vessel a few duys ago, Is still very weak, and is in a critical con dition. The Webster Literary and Debating society met at the home of William Ellas, on Woshbuin street, last eve ning and closed up Its business for tho season. The members will reconvene In October, when the sixth annual ban quet will be held. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Arthur Banning, of North Lin coln avenue, Is entertaining Mrs. Reed, of Mooslc. Mr. and Mrs. P. II, Kearney, of Vaudltng, aro tho guest of Mrs. James P. Kearney, of Jackson street. Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Jonts, of Lind say, Pa., who have been visiting here, returned home yesterday, Roberts Reavers, John Jacobs and Philip Martin were fishing at Montrose yesterduy. DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNMORE BOROUGH MEMORIAL EXERCISES TO BE HELD AT CEMETERIES. Programmes na Arranged by tho Committee Citizens Aro Making Amplo Preparation for the Observ ance of Memorial Day Mr. nnd Mrs. William Coulter Entertain. Many Guests In Attendance Ser vices to Be Conducted Tomorrow at the Sevoral Churches. In anticipation that Decoration day will havo perfect weather tho citizens are making preparations not only to entertain the many visitors and strang ers expected, but as a duty which they will take prldo In performing. Along the lino of march the houses and business places will be decorated to such an extent as to surpass all other occasions. Excellent programs will bo carried out at both cemeteries. The exercises will bo so arranged as to enable the Grand Army men to at tend tho parade and report at head quarters In Scranton at 1.30 o'clock sharp to take part In the parade there. The services at St. Mary's Cathollo will bo as follows: High mass of requiem at 8 o'clock In church. Address Rev. M. R. Donlan. Assemble at cemetery at 9.30 a. m. Roll call of dead. Comrade Mlchnel Costello. Song, "How Sleeps the Brave," St. Mary's Choir. G, A. R. Memorial services, Command er P. J. McAndrew, Colonel Monies Post, No. 319. Song, "Sleep Comrades Sleep," St. Mary's Choir. G. A. R. Memorial services, Commander. Song, "Wo Deck Their Graves Alike Today," St. Mary's Choir. Address Attorney L. M. Bunnell. Comrades Response "Memorial Day Hymn," St. Mary's Choir. Sons of Veterans Memorial Services, Captain Charles Leber. Salute the Dead. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Song, "Star Spangled Banner," St. Mary's Choir. Firing Detail, Lieutenant Ezra S. Griflln Camp, No. S, Sons of Vet erans. Taps Comrade M. K. Bishop. Committee Comrades M. K. Bishop and Michael Costello. At the Dunmore cemetery, at the sol diers' plot, entering the cemetery through the gates on North Blakely street: Assemble at cemetery at 10 a. m. Roll call of the dpad. Comrade John B. Hobday, O. of O. G. A. R. Memorial services, Past Commander F. F. Amsden, Lieuten ant Ezra S. Grlffln Post. No. 139. "America" Choir. Prayer Rev. A. J. Van Cleft. Selection Choir. G. A. R. Memorial services, Commander. Address Rev. E. J. Haughton. Comrades Response. Selection ..Arlington Double Quartette. Sons of Veterans Memorial services, Captain Charles Leber, Saluto the Dead. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Section choir. Benediction Rev. A. J. Van Cleft. Firing detail. Lieutenant Ezra S. Grillln Camp, No. S, Sons of Vet erans. Tftl'S Robert Pittack. Committee Comrades John B. Hob day, Janson Cole, E. N. Wert and Frank Sawyer. Yesterday morning a sixty-five foot polo was raised nt the soldiers' plot and a large It5x24 Mlk flag swung to the breeze. The soldiers' plot Is a donation of ground 40x00 feet and Is situated along North Blakely street. OBSERVED AN ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mm. William Coulter, of De pue stieet, entertained last night in honor of Its being the twentieth anni versary of tho birthday of their daugh ter, Mrs. Joseph Seigel. Tho interior of the residence was prettily decorated and Chinese lanterns bedecked the lawn. The following programme was car ried out: Selection, "When the Boys Como Marching Home," Arlington double quartette; piano solo, Professor Oscar Hennopp; vocal solo, "Mother's Joy," Miss Agnes Glencross; recitation, "How Dewey Did It." William Austin; tricks, George Wilson; vocal solo, "Hands Across the Sea," Miss Emma Harvey, of Green Ridge; recitation, "What Becamo of the Spanish Fleet," John Hughes, of Hyde Park; piano se lection, Miss Dalle Calthwood, of Avoca. Refreshments were served by the Misses Lillle Tudgo nnd Anna Williams and several flashlight pictures were taken during the evening. Those present were: Mr. nnd Mrs. Alex. Glencross, Mr. and Mrs. George Freese, Mr. and Mrs. William Coulter, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Selgle, Misses Anna Williams, of Providence; Mar garet Hughes, of Hyde Park: Emma Harvey, of Green Rldgo; Belle Calth wood, of Avoca; Lizzie and Margaret Service, of Providence: Sarah Phil lips, of Green Rldgo; Agnes. Margaret and Jane Glencross, Lillle Tudce, Ada Webber. Graco Stovens, Manu; Selgle, Luella Miller, Mnrgaret Stewart, Mary Padden; Oscar Hennopp, George Wil son, John Hughes, of Hydo Park; Wil liam Austin, Thomas Kerr, of Scran ton; Bert Hallock, Andrew, William and Bruce Coulter, Peter Seigle, Ed ward Milner, William Haddcn, Joseph Padden and Master William Selgle. CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW. Services at St. Mark's Episcopal church, tho Rev. Edward J. Haugh ton pastor. Holy Communion, 8 a, m.; morning sermon and prayer, 10.30 o'clock, Sunday school, 3 p. m.: even ing sermon and prayer, 7.30 o'clock. At the evening strvlco and during tho of fertory Miss Cordelia Freeman, of Scranton, will sing, with a violin ob ligato by Miss Julia C. Allen. All tiro welcome. Services at the Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. A. J. Van Cleft pastor. Preuchlng bervlces at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; class meetings nt 11.30 a. m.; Sunday school at 2.30 p. m.; prayer meeting at C.30 p. m. Rev. E. H. Vaughan, D. D president of Roulo col lege.will occupy the pulpit In the morn ing. In the evening the pastor will occupy the pulpit and deliver a memor ial sermon. The Junior Order United American Mechonlc and Knights of Malta will be present. Services at the Presbyterian church, the Rev. W. F, Gibbons, pastor; Morn- KKnnnnttKH.KnnHHKtttcnttitttKHnnKHKKnHnKHHHnKnKKHKtty.nttHnHHnttitH HI The lowest price ever quoted on copyright books in the United States You are not restricted as to titles choose from our entire stock, and if we should be completely sold out of anything you may want, we shall order it for you at once. We only restrict you as to quantity only two to a customer as dealers all over the country are otherwise liable to take advantage of our remarkable quotation. For Saturday Only. All $1.50 Copyright Books, 69c. 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The Junior Order of United Ameri can Mechanics and St. Stephen's com mandery, Knights of Malta, will attend the evening services at the Methodist Episcopal church in a body tomorrow evening. All members of the Independent Hose company are requested to meet at their rooni3 Tuesday morning at S o'clock sharp for drill practice. A May-pole entertainment will be given by the Dunmore Fiee Kindergar ten association, connected with tho Piesbyterlan church, in the church par lors Monday evening. The little ones will go through the- various games, dillls, etc. Admittance will be by In vitation cards, which the committee are distributing. The ninth annual ball of the Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen lodge, No, 3S2, will be held In Washington hall, Monday evening. Price of admission, 50 cents. Music will be furnished by an orchestra. The members of the High school w 111 enjoy an outing at Bald mountain to day. Miss Eva Montgomery, of Church avenue, is entertaining Miss Stella Long, of Wllkes-Bnrre. James McDonough, of Honesdale, la vlHitlng relatives on Chestnut street. The condlton of Harry Bovard, of North Blakely street, was Improved last evening. The borough council will meet In the town hall this evening. Scranton Stove works employes will be paid today. Ice cream soda at Bono's drug store. PARK PLACE. The members of the Ladles' Aid soci ety of the Court Street Methodist church conducted a supper at the above church Thursday evening and roullzcd a substantial sum as a result. Mall Carrier J. R. Thomas, of Wood street, Is seriously 111. Mrs. Bert Frear, of Providence road, Is entertaining friends from Wyoming. Miss Lottie Gray, of North Main avenue, has as her guest Miss Mar garet UusHell, of Carboudale. Miss Catherine Schaeffer. of Diamond avenue, Is visiting In Lycoming county. S. B. Tripp called on friends In Fac toryvllle yesterday. MINOOKA. Tho Mluooka team goes to Pittston Muy 28 to play a team from that place. The Maroons and the Sampsons will contest for supremacy on Mlnooka grounds. Tho St. Joseph's Total Abstlncnco and Benevolent society mot last even ing and commenced arrangements for an excursion to Mountain Park In Au gust. John T. Walls, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a business caller hejo yesterday. Patrick Loftus and Joseph Jennings weie visitors in Carbondale yesterday. The Young Men's Institute Dramatic company of this place went to Taylor Inst evening nnd presented tho drama, "Tho Vagabonds," to a good sized au dience. GREEN RIDGE. Sponges of nil descriptions for bath, also the Loofah or Egyptian wush rag, a grcut novelty for the bath, at Man neis, No. 920 Green Ridge street. Pea Coal Delivered, $1.25, to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkoy, 1914 Cedar avc. 'Phono C6S1 LEADER Scranton Store, 124-126 Wyoming Avenue. 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Loyalty Club Observe the Birthday Anniversary of Their Leader. Alderman Lentes Hears Many Cases Other Notes. The members of the Loyalty club, one of the largest and strongest auxiliaries of the South Scranton branch of the Young Women's Christian association, gave a "May" birthday party last night, In honor of the anniversary of the birth of the superintendent of the Loyalty club. Miss Anna Vim Nort. secretary of the association. A splen did entertainment was given compris ing solos, recitations and music. Re freshments were served at the conclu sion of the entertainment. The gospel meeting at the looms to morrow nfternoon will be led by Mrs. August Kraft. Every woman of this side Is Invited to attend tho service which will commence at 3.45 o'clock. ALDERMAN LENTES' COURT. Alderman Lentes, of the Eleventh ward, disposed of tho following hear ings yesterday: Thomas Burke, of 317 Irving avenue, was arrested and arraigned for a hear ing on the charge of assault and bat tery, the charge being preferred by his wife. The alderman did not deem the evidence produced sufllcicnt to hold the defendant nnd discharged him. Philip Schneider, sr., had his son, Philip Schneider, Jr., brought before the alderman on the charge ot larceny and threatening to do bodily hat in. After listening to a lengthy report of the prosecution, the alderman discharge the young defend ant, und to his father suggested that lie show his children a fitting example in sobriety nnd manhood Mrs. Lizzie Llekowlsky was arralgn on the charge of securing goods under false pretenses. Bedford Harris, man ager of the Swift Beef company ollices here, appeared as prosecutor. Mrs LleUoklsky was held in $003 ball, which she furnished. WILL ENTERTMN The Scranton Athletic club bos decid ed to observe Decoration day by a double celebration, namely: By the dedication of their new hull and club rooms, 423 and 423 Alder street, and doing honor to our dead soldiers of the late wur. At the nw hall on that evening an entertainment, followed by a social will bo held. NUBS OF NEWS. Rev. J. Witke, pastor of Christ Luth eran church on Cedar avenuo, tele graphed the treasurer of the church, Henry Bamlckel. yestoiday, that thero will bo no services held on Sunday, May 2S, us it will b Impossible lor him to icturn from the convention at Read ing. Mm. August Nouls and children, of Baltimore, Md., have returned from a Nlhit with R f". Schaeffer, of Pittston avenue, a brother to Mrs. Neul.'i. Mr. and Mrs. William Rader, of Mauch Chunk, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rader, of Birch street. S. S. Spruks, of tho tlnn of Spruks Bros, contractors und lumber denies h. Is at Keelnersbutg. this state, where ho hns largo lumber Interests. South Scranton people should use cveiy effort to attend the llremen's fair this atternooii. Miss Josojmlne and Harry Hlckey, MUs Lizzie and Harold Hofner, of this side, will participate in the Muy pole dance. Miss M. Wick, of Wllkes-Barre. has returned from a visit with Miss Eliza beth Horbach, of Cedar avenue, Mr. Ji Taylor and children, and Geo. Hlncuni, of Jnnesvllle, Ohio, arc guests of Mr. and Mis. J, W. Slocum, of Slo cum street. Albert A. Herbiter Is nt Albany, N. Y., on a business trip. ARRESTED FOR THEFT. Martin Newman Charged with the Larceny of a Diamond Fin. Martin Newman, familiarly known as "Boots", was arrested and taken beforo x x X X X X X X X X X X X r.f X X X X X X X X X X X X X X .X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Barts' library Greatest list ot titles ever published in one binding more than 400 works, former price 50c 35c X X X X X X X X Alderman Millar yesterday morning by Detective Molr. Nuwman was charged with tho larceny of a diamond pin valued at $15 from the trunk of Georgo Covey, and the latter appeared as pros ecutor. The stories told by both men wc.ro vague. Newman alleged that Covey had a pair oil opera glasses belonging to him. He took them and lator found the pin Inside the case of the glasses. Covey alleged that Newman owed him moneyi and he held the glasses as se em ky and that Newman, In taking them out of his trunk, took the pin also. Nowmun was held In $300 ball for his appearance at court. STRANGERS AND VALUABLES. They Disappeared from TaylflflM Suspicions Are Rlfe Strangers giving their names as Mr. and Mis. Joseph Fenman, claiming to have been attache of Buffalo Bill's show, are Btrongly suspected of rob bing the hotel of Mis. John Welsen lluh, of Taylor. The couple went to tho hotel Tuesday night. At first they were refused lodging, but later the landlady consented to harbor them. Wednesday $3 was miss ing and Thursday night after tho pair had departed It was learned that $20 In caMi, some valuable papers, two gold rings, one valued at 110, a ladles' gold watch, a geneleman's gold watch and a gold brooch was gone. The city police were notllled yesterday and are working on the case. The suspect are about 2." jears of age. GREAT WALLACE CIRCUS. Exhibits in This City on Friday Next. The Great Wallace Show Is noted for nothing morr- than it is for Its court eous treatment ot patrons. Once they have paid their money and passed In side the mammoth stretch of canvas, they are regatded as guests, and are treatfd as Much. All questions are politely answeted and parents can niaks the mnngerle a good schooling for the children. Well Informed attendants are con Htiintly present to discuss the habits and ratmes of the many wild creat ines which have been collected from all lands and seas of the globe. Every thing possible Is done to make the show both Instructive und entertain ing. At Scranton on Friday, June 2, on Ash street ground. MR. VOSBURG IS SATISFIED. Questions nt I&sue Can Now Be Speedily Disposed Of. Attorney A. A. Vosburg said yester day to a reporter that If the appeal to the supremo court can be heard In, July, aa was suggested by the judges, ho Is entirely f.atlsr!ed to have tho questions Involved determined upou this appeal. The questions of vacancy and elec tion can now be speedily und finally disposed of, and at nn early date The allowance of a supersedeas does not decide anything as to thu merits of th. controversy, being simply a formal matter. The salary of tho ofllce will bo s cuied by an adequate bond, in cas. he is successful In tho appellate court. TOLD WHAT WAS UNTRUE. F. W. Miller, formeily of this city, and now president of the American Correspondence School, of Boston, was tho defendant In a suit for scandal, brought by tho International Corre spondence School of this city, which was tried at Buffalo. A Verdict wan given Thursday awarding $330 to tho International School. The verdict la very satisfactory to the local people. Miller made a practice of represent ing that tho International School was not what It repiesented to be, that ltn instructors wero not what they pur ported to be, that the school occupied only one small mom in this city nndl tho results obtained weranot what they were alleged to be. Miller did this w'i a view to helping his own gchooj the International School. " 1 Smoke the I'ocono cigar, Be. - V
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