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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1899.
EVENTS OP DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
THREE BOUGHS LAID OUT BY A
CONDUCTOR.
Caused a Disturbance on n Taylor
Car and Then Assaulted Conductor
Capwell, Much to Their Sorrow.
Ladles' Society Enjoys u Trolley
Ride Counter 1'rosccutlon Insti
tuted Stole Green Goods Funeral
of Joseph Cosslnl General News
Notes and Personals.
On hoard it Tujliir-Thrnop ear
Inst night that leaves the een
trnl city about fi o'clock, bound
for Taylor, wore three men who
had been imbibing of fit C witter during
the day lo n conslrie rablo extent. Front
the time tin enr 1 ft the centi.il city
until It reached the switch, near Felt?,
patch, these in"?! had been the cause
of much dlsturbuticu to the conductor
and of considerable annoyance to all
the passengers.
The affair, however, reached a climax
at the above-mentioned place, much to
the Joy of all on hoard and to the sor
row of the disturbers. After the car
had left the city line the conductor de
manded another fare of them. After
much trouble he succeeded In collect
' Ing the fare and went on about his
duties, collecting the rest of the fares.
"When he returned to the rear of the
car where these men were seated, they
claimed they had each given him a
dime.
Conductor Capwell explained to them
that they had only given him a nickel.
When Feltz patch was reached, Con
ductor Capwell Jumped off the car at
the switch to throw on the signal light
for the inbound oar. At the same time
these men alighted and, before any one
was aware, pounced upon the conduc
tor, but he was ablo to care for him
self In a manner that caused surprise
to his assailants.
The conductor dealt each a solar
jilexus blow, nnd when the car pulled
out of the switch the unconscious
drunks lay by the wayside. The con
ductor was unharmed.
Conductor Capwell Is of short stat
ure, but is possessed of proper grit.
ENJOYED A TROLLEY RIDE.
The members of St. Cecilia's Total
Abstinence society enjoyed a trolley
ride last evening over the various lines
throughout the city. Previous to their
departure a social was held In the par
lors of St. Leo's battalion rooms on
North Main avenue.
The society Is making extensive prep
arations for Its annual entertainment
and social which will be held In Mears"
hall on October 31.
MAKING THREATS.
Mrs. Cecilia Connors, of Swetland
street, appeared before Alderman Da
vis, of the Fifth ward, last evening
Pnine's Celery Compound 75c
Pinkhnm's Compound 70c
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis... .75c
Mellon's Food 38c and 55c
GCORCC XV. JENKINS'.
101 S. Main Avenus
s
eparate Skirt:
for Early Autumn Wear in Nov
elty Plaids and Popular Quaker
Grays.
Our first delivery for the season is
now to hand and ready for inspection. A
call from you will be much appreciated.
Globe Warehouse
Wash Skirts
and Wash Waists
Still a pretty nice assortment to get
rid of before the month closes, and more
particularly in fine goods of unquestion
able quality.
Half Price or Less for Choice
Globe Warehouse
nnd sworo out a warrant for the nrrest
of Mrs. Mien Davles and 'Miss Sarah
Price, on tho charge of making threats.
Alderman Davis heard some of tho
evidence In the case and decided to ad
journ the hearing till this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. This case Is n counter otto
of that heard before Alderman Kcllow
last evening, when Mrs. Davis had Mr.
Connors arrested on the same charge.
Connors was committed to Jail In de
fault of hill.
r.U'ClIlT STEALING CKIJRUY.
I'atrolman Thomus Jones caught
Daniel Murray In the act of stealing a
few bunches of celery from In front of
a stand at tho corner of Mnln avenue
nnd Luzerne street. Hucksters coming
In from Plttston In the early morning
usually leave previously ordered goods
In front of their customers' plu.es of
business.
Munay, who was homeward-bound,
decided to help himself. Ho wns given
a hearing before Alderman Davis this
morning and was fined and the cost
of the celery, which amounted tu twenty-live
cents.
FUNERAL. OF JOSKPH CROSSIN.
The funeral of Joseph Crossln, who
died at tho Lackawanna hospital from
Injuries received by being run down by
a Lackawanna train, was held this af
ternoon. A short service wns conducted at the
home on Price street, after which the
funeral cortege proceeded to the Polish
church In Providence, where another
service was hold. A large number of
friends were In attendance, Burial was
made In the German Catholic cemetery.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
The Republican league of this side,
whose rooms are located over Davles'
drug store, has disbanded. The decis
ion was reached on Saturday evening.
Joseph Ansley, Jr., who has been
Identified with his aged father, Jo
seph Ansley, sr in the lumber busi
ness for a number of years, returned
home on Monday from an extended trip
through the west. Mr. Ansley was
favorably Impressed with his trip and
In a short while will move to Alamo
gordo, New Mexico.
A large delegation from this side at
tended the Hook nnd Ladder company's
excursion to Mountain Park yesterday.
The Sabbath school of the Jackson
Street Haptist church held their picnic
in the Round Woods yesterday.
An open parliament on Hlhle school
work will be held at the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church this even
ing. All are Invited to attend.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Miss Lizzie Lloyd, of Jackson street,
is spending a few days at Lake Wlnola.
Mr. Benjamin Eynon, of North Hyde
Park avenue, left this morning for
Luke Ariel.
William Johns, the shoe man, spent
yesterday In Wilkes-IJurre.
David J. Davis has returned from a
visit at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Morgans, of Eynon street, has
returned from n stay nt Lake Wlnola.
Miss May Transue, of Tenth street,
Is visiting friends in Stroudsburg.
Mrs, L. W. Cramer and two sons will
leave today for a short stay at Dale
ville. Hert Harding, of Jackson street, will
spend this week with relatives In
Lenoxvllle.
Mr. Joseph lleffron has returned
from a visit with relatives at Wllkes
Harre. Miss Tessie Powderly, a trained nurse
at the West Side hospital, has resumed
her duties nftcr enjoying her annual
vacation.
Miss Anna Roberts, of Edwardsvlllc,
Is visiting at the homo of Mr. and Mis.
Wllllnm W. Harris, of Acker avenue.
Mr. J. Ellas, of Edwards court. Is
spending his vacation at Lake Ariel.
Mrs. William Harris has returned
homo after spending a few days with
relatives at Edwardsdale.
Miss Loretta Cannon, of Jackson
street, has returned home after spend
ing a few weeks at Troy and Albany.
NORTH SCRANTON.
An effort Is now being made by the
police of this end to arrest Peter Scott
for thu purpose of placing him In
safe keeping. For tho past few days
his actions have caused his friends to
worry about his mental condition.
During Hie heavy rainstorm of last
Saturday night he amused himself by
throwing stones at the parochial school
on William street. Yesterday he ac
costed ore of the sisters on the pub
lic square. Persons standing near
thought that ho meant to harm her,
ami Interfered causing him lo become
angry. After releasing htm, the mot
ter was reported to the police, but he
couldn't be found last night.
The funeral of the late James H.
OTioyle will take plnco tomorrow
morning nt 9 o'clock from Holy Ros
ary church.
Yesterday morning Joseph, the ten-year-old
son of Captain and Mrs. Jos
eph Duggan, died after a long illnes.
Although treated by specialists at var
ious hospitals throughout th country,
no one seemed to be able to correctly
diagnose and cure his ailment. The
funeral services will bo held tomorrow
afternoon.
Tonight tho members of the Puritan
Congregational church wlllliuld a spe
cial meeting for the purpose of choos
ing a pastor.
An effort will he made tonight to
elect a second lieutenant for Company
II. This election will fill the line of
commissioned otfieers of the regiment.
GREEN RIDQE.
Mrs. Richmond, of Drown nvenue,
has been removed to the Scranton hos
pital to undergo an operation.
Miss Florence Harding, of West
Plttston, who was tho guest of Mrs.
Peck, of Oreen Ridge street, has re
turned home.
Dr. C. W Treverton Is spending a
few days at Ocean Grove and along
thi Hudson.
Madeline McOarry. of Honesdale. Is
the guest of Mrs. E. J. McNally, of
Penn nvenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Orr. of New York
street, has returned from a sojourn at
Atlantic City.
H. P. Andrews, of Capouse avenue.
Is entertaining his sisters from Foster.
Oeorge Sears has returned from a
visit among relatives In Prompton.
Mrs. Joseph Mills, of Delaware street.
Is spending a tew days In Grldlnnd.
Manners' phnrmacy Is the only place
In Oreen Rldge where plain cream
soda Is sold. Try It.
Mr. and Mrs. Casey and daughter,
Olive, of Penn avenue. Mrs. M. W.
Phlnney. of the Tabernacle, and Miss
Stevenson, of No. 2fi school, are at
tending the Christian Alliance conven
tion at Old Orchard. Me. On the re
turn trip they will stop at the Mis
sionary school at Hawleyvllle, Conn.,
and also at N.vack. N. Y.
The Green Uldge council, Junior Or
der of American Mechanics, have all
preparations made to Join the Trl
county excursion to Lake Ariel on Fri
day. Fire was discovered on the roof of
the Green Rldge Rolling mill shortly
after 1 o'clock yesterday. An alarm
was sounded from box CG, bringing out
tho General Phlnneys, Niagaras and
LIbertys. The flames were soon un
der control and only a slight damage
resulted.
Take your prescriptions to Manners'
pharmacy to be filled. We consider
our ability and good" above par.
DTJNMORE.
A high mass was celebrated over tho
remains of the late Mrs. Martin Healey
In St. Mary's Catholic church yester
day morning. The funeral cortege left
the home of .James II. Kelly, on West
Drinker street, where the remains lay
In state and were viewed by a large
number prior to tho hour set for the
funeral, when they were conveyed to
St. Mary's church. Rev. M. D. Donlnn.
Rev. R. A. Mr-Andrews, of Wilkes
Parre. and Rev. M. J. Millane were
the ofllcers of the mass. The remains
wero then borne to St. Mary's ceme
tery, where Interment was made In
the family plot. The pall-bearers were
P. J. Horan, P. II. Mongan. M. J.
Horan. Patrick McGIII, P. II. McGuIre
and Dr. J. It. Gnrvey.
Frances Mitchell, of Apple street, the
young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Mitchell had her right arm broken
above the wrist yesterday morning by
falling from a railing on tho porch.
John Miller wns tendered a surprise
party at his home on Clay avenue Inst
evening by a number of young friends
who had an enjoyable time.
Miss Kate McIIale, nt Swartz street,
who has been spending a fortnight nt
Lake Ariel, returned home last even
ing. Frank Mi-Kane, of Hutler street. Is
spending a week In Sterling, Wayne
countv.
Postmistress Belle Smith has re
sumed her place after a pleasant vaca
tion spent nt Lake Wlnola.
Rev. A. J. Van Cleft returned home
from Salem camp meeting last even
ing. Mrs. Henry Palmer, of Clark's Sum
mit, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Pinkney, of Shoemaker avenue,
yesterday.
Mrs. E. Saxton. of South Rlakely
street, Is the guest of relatives at Al
bany. N. Y.
Miss Ethel Smith, of Chestnut street,
returned home last evening from an
extended vacation at Lako Wlnola.
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.
Bolt and Nut Works to Be In Opera
tion in November.
Tho warehouse nf the bolt and nut
works Is under roof, the other build
ings are rapidly Hearing completion
nnd thu machinery Is beginning to ar
rive. General Manager JCehnder says that
the works will be In operation by Nov.
1. He will move his oillce from tho
board of truds rooms to the works In a
few dovs.
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?
If not drink Graln-O minle from nnr
1 groins. A lady writes: "The first time
j mnoo urniu-u 1 urn not uko It luit
after using It for 0110 week nothing
would Induce me to go back to coffee."
It nourishes and feeds the system. Tlio
children can drink it freely with great
benefit. It Is the strengthening sub
stance of puro grains. 3ot a park
iige today from your grocer, follow
tho directions In malting it unci you will
have a dellrlotiB nnd healthful table bev
erage for old and young, lie. und Z5c.
GATHERED IN
SOUTH SCRANTON
MR. AND MRS. F. T. M'DONNELL
TENDERED A RECEPTION."
A Number Wero Present nnd Thor
oughly Enjoyed Themselves Fred
Parley Arrested on Complaint of
His Wlfo and Held Under $500
Ball A Party Who VJslted tho
South Mill John M. Gallagher
Held on u Serious Charge Other
Interesting News Notes.
Mr. and Mrs. P. F. McDonnell, of
Prospect nvenue, wero tendered a sur
prise party at their homo Monday
night, on their return from the sea
shore. The affair was a pleasant one,
nnd thoroughly enjoyed by the many
guests. MubIo for dancing wns fur
nished by the Star orchestra.
The guests were Misses Kathryn Ro
land. D. Roland, Mary Roland, Mamie
Reap, Mary Mi-Hush. Marp Purcell.Ag
gle Purcell, Marlt Coyle, Lizzie Cavley.
Flossie Cawley, Lennle Cuwley, Mary
Donaghan, Kate Donnghan, Maggie
Donaghnn, Nora Hlewltt, Mnyme Gal
lagher, Minnie Meehnn, Annie Hnrrott,
Katie Byrones, Maggie McDonnell,
Mary Heffron. Mr. nnd Mrs. P. J.
Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. T. Barrett, Mr.
und Mrs. Michael O' Boyle, Mr. and
Mrs. Luke Walsh, Mr, and Mrs. Wll
llnm Urobson. Mr. and Mrs. John
O'Malley, Mr. and Mrs. P. Donaghnn,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Cawley, Mr. and Mrs.
M. Flynn. C. 'Reap, Michael Mcllugh,
Michael Durklti, Michael Reap, .lames
Reap, Thomas Kearns, Thomas Smith,
P. Heenan, John Heenan. Thomas
Heennn, Anthony McDonnell, Thomus
Boland, John Coyne, John Cawley,
Thomas and John Darrett.
A FAREWELL PARTY.
A farewell party was tendered Philip
Rader, of Mauch Chunk, at tho Ring
gold house garden on Cedar avenue,
Inst evening. Tho affair was arraigned
by his cousin, Philip Rader, of Birch
street, whose guest he has been for the
past two weeks. The evening was
spent In a delightful manner.
The guests present were: Misses
Lottie r.nd Emma Ilartman, Annie
Fickus, Minnie Schewlck. Llllic Haas,
Lottie Hahn, Dora Scheuer, Cora
Young, Elln Godschnll. Mabel Coleman,
Alvina Young, Mamie Littler, Veron
ica Uebert, Philip Rader, Charles
Runtz, A. Jones, P. Huoster. F. Hues
ter, Charles Scliunk, Wllllnm Korn
acker. A. Haas, P. Dlppre, F. Hart
man. Charles Hartman, George Hart
man, O. Bockman.
HELD IN $500 BAIL.
Fred Parley, of 1303 Stafford avenue,
was arraigned before Alderman Lentes
yesterday on the charges of using vile
and profnne langttnge, abusing his
wife and family and non-support.
The latter preferred the charges, and
In her testimony she related a heart
rending tale of tho manner her chil
dren nnd she are treated. Yesterday
her boy was sent to work with a piece
of stale bread and three apples. This
she said was but one illustration of
the cruelties she and hers are called
on to suffer. Parley was held In $."00
ball for his appearance at court.
VISITED THE STEEL MILL.
A party of prominent young people
of this side, visited the South mill
Monday night. The trip to the var
ious departments was much enjoyed.
The partv was composed of Miss.".
Mury O'Boyle, Veronica Gorman, Kntle
Godwin, Lizzie Ayers and Gertrudt
McGee, Kate Coyne. Mary Wlvell.
Mary Coyne, Kate Wlvell- Messrs.
Joseph Ruane, Patrick Polnnd. William
Keegan, John Clifford, John Mostomer,
Dudley Hundley, Thomas Crane and
John Coyne.
NC13S OF NEWS.
The funeral of Mrs. Hanora Duggan
will be held this morning from her
late home, 731 Brook street. Services
will be held nt St. John's church In
terment will be made at the Cathedral
cemetery.
Malta Castle, Knights of tlv Oold
en Eagle, will meet tomorrow night
at Schlmpff's hall.
John M. Gallngher, of Perkvllle, was
arraigned before Alderman Ruddy
Monday night on a serious charge pre
ferred by Winifred Dougher. of tills
side. In default of ball the defendant
was committed to the county jail.
The funeral of Fred Kellerman will
take place from his home, 719 Pros
pect avenue, nt 2:30 this afternoon.
Services will be held at the house.
Interment at Plttston avenue'eemetery.
Comet lodge, Knights of Pythias,
met In regular session nt Hartman
hall last night. Three candidates were
Initiated Into the second, nnd third
degrees nf the order. A social session
followed.
The Scranton Athletic club headed
by the Ringgold band, paraded tho
streets of this side and the central
city last night advertising the club's
excursion to Fnrvlew Saturday night.
Indications point that the event will
be .1 huge success.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS.
Misses Susan Tlerney, Annie Mc
Grail, Agnes and Anna Dawnon, of
Stone avenue, have returned from a,
visit at Lako Ariel.
Misses Anna Faust, of Prospect ave
nue, and Lena Faust, of Hickory
street, left yesterday for a four weeks'
stay at St. Louis.
I'aul Nordt. son of Rev. W. G. Nordt,
will leave today for a visit to Newark,
his former home.
Misses Flora Reus nnd Ireno Lewert,
of Hickory street, leave today for a
visit at Philadelphia.
Milton Moore and Percy Bennett
hove returned' from n two weeks' visit
at Lake Wlnnhi.
Miss Carrlo Nape, of Slone avenue,
Is spending lift" vacation at Lake Wln
ola. Miss Annie Hartman, rf Cedar ave
nne, left vesterdny for a week's stay at
Lake Wlnola.
Mr. Johlcr and daughter Emma, of
Cedar avenue, will leave today for a
visit at Sea Cliff. New York.
Miss Jennie C. Durkln, of Rroolc
street. Is snendlng her vacation at
Brooklyn, New York.
Wllllnm nutlenhnch, of Cednr nve
nue, hns returned home from Flfet
vllle, after u visit with his family, who
are summering there.
Pea Coal Delivered, $1.25,
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to C. 13,
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phono 6CS3.
Pennsylvania Pensions.
Washington, Aug. 15. Pensions;
Alice, TuwunUu, $S to $10.
Jacob
MASS MEETING CALLED.
Lackawanna Men Will near Report
of Committee.
A coll has been Issued for a monster
meeting of tho miners employed under
the Lncknwotinu company for Satur
day evening In Co-operative hall. Tho
meeting Is called nt tho Instance of
the grievances committee, which wait
ed on Mr. Luomls on Monday after
noon. Tho committee will report their an
swer to the assemblage nnd the matter
will he again debated.
At all previous meetings held the
newspaper men luivt been refused ad
mission, but at the meeting on Satur
day evening It Is more than likely they
will be admitted. This matter wns
brought tip at the last meeting and
the majority were In favor of allowing
them to be present nt the meeting.
Among the things the committee
will recommend will ho a general
movement throughout the anthracite
region to bring about a readjustment
of wages by a reduction in the price of
powder.
FIRE AT CHINCHILLA.
Large Barn with Valuable Contents
Totally Destroyed.
A large barn at Chinchilla, owned by
the Providence Gas and Water com
pany and leased bv John Spruks. was
totally destroyed by lire yesterday af
ternoon. Among the contents of the barn, nil
of which were destroyed, were 300
bushels of oats, put In only the day
before; twenty tons of hay, half of it
new; a big bin of potatoes. 1,000 new
tomnto baskets, a cutter, two bob
sleds nnd a lot of hnrness. A horse
that was in the barn when the tire
broke out was saved only after Its back
was badly singed.
THEY FELT ENCOURAGED.
All the Poor Directors Elected Will
Bring Quo Warranto Proceedings.
Attorney I. H. Burns said yesterday
that If Judge Edwards' opinion Is good
law the poor directors of the Scranton
poor district will soon bo chi.s'Jn by
the jv.nple.
He said th" next step will be to
bring quo warranto proceedings In be
half of all the directors elected with
a view to ascertaining If any of them
are entitled to their nlllres at this time
and If not Jut when elections enn be
held In the s-everal divisions of the
district.
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.
There will be a Joint meeting of the
painters on Thursday evening at their
usual meeting place.
August Melncke hns been promoted
from baggage master to day ticket
agent at the local otllce of the Lacka
wanna road. Who will succeed Mr.
Melncke was not decided on yesterday.
Superintendent Raymond Du Puy, of
the Morris and Esse division of the
Lackawanna, came up from New York
yesterday anil had a conference with
General Superintendent Russell. He re
turned nt noon.
The Building Trades' council held a
regularmeetlngMondayevenlng In Car
penters' hall. The final arrangements
for the Labor day celebration were
thoroughly discussed and P. F. Holton
was chosen as marshal of the Building
Trades' council division In tho parade.
RISE IN THE PRICE OF MEAT.
Wholesalers' Advance Will Increase
Restaurant Charges,
New York, Aug. in. The price of
meat In this city is now higher than at
any time since the Chicago riots, and
restaurant keepers say they will be
obliged to raise menu-card prices. The
advance Is of about S per cent, for all
cuts.
No butcher can supply meat at the
same price he did two weeks ago and
continue In business. It Is probable
that the Hotelkeeners' association, on
the strength of the wholesalers' ad
vance, will hold u meeting to raise
prices of fare.
GORED BY A VICIOUS BULL.
Animal Had to Be Driven from
Victim with Pitchforks.
Harrlsburg, Pa., Aug. 15. Joseph
Snyder, a wealthy farmer of Jackson
township, Dauphin county, was terri
bly gored by a vicious bull yesterday,
while he was. turning the animal Into
the pasture field. The bull knocked
him down, then tossed him, nnd would
have killed him had not Mr. Snyder's
wife and daughter ran to the rescue
with pitchforks and drove the bull
awav.
Mr. Snyder's collar bone Is broken In
two places, his ribs broken nnd his face
badly cut. Ills condition Is critical.
CONFESSION OF MOSETIG.
He Sold Plans to Zlboworski for 200
Florins.
Vienna, Aug. 15. August Mosetlg, the
government railroad official who wns
arrested here, charged with stealing
emergency mobilization pluns and de
livering them to a man named Zlbo
worski, who, It was alleged, communi
cated them to agents nf France und
Russia, has fully confessed.
Mosetlg says he sold the plans to
Zlboworski for 200 florins nnd Zizowor
skl fled without paying for them.
Retired Officer Resigns.
Washington. Aug. l.V The resignation
of Major Robert II. White, I'nlted States
army, retired, has been accepted by tho
president. Major White was In the medl
cal department and retired In July, isfls,
at his own n quest utter thirty years"
service. Ho was appointed from Vir
ginia. No reason Is given for his resig
nation though ho Insisted upon Its being
nccepted. It I unusual lor a retired of
fleer to resign, ond especially as be re
linquishes the pay amounting to three
fourths of tho rank he held at the time
of retirement.
Climbs a High Peak,
(llmler. U. I'., Aug. .".- Mount Dawson,
u hitherto uncllmbed peak of the Sel
kirk has been ascended by I'rnfesi-or
Ih.ules 1-3. Fay. of Tufts college. 1 to
was accompanied by Hosier und Kousc,
Swiss guides of this place. Mount Daw.
mp;i Is the blKhest peak of the Selklrks
thus fur uscended, being about 10.SU0 feet
above sea lovel. The climbing Is re
garded by the guides as more difficult
than tho Sir Donald or the Swiss Matter
horn. . - . -
Cloakmakers Strike,
New York, Auk. 15. Eight hundred
cloakmakers employed In fifteen shops
Joined the runks'of'the strikers today In
creasing the number on strike to a total
of about 3,Cmo. The strikers demand bel
ter wages nnd a reduction in the working
hours,
Seven Thousand Stolen.
Montreal, Aug, 15. Seven thousand dol
lars In bank bills was Stolen from the
Canadian Paelllc railway station ut Jol
llttte, Que,, lwut night.
JONAS LONG'S SONS.
A Word About Books
Prices and
Z7&
SE ,v .... iVtCui .on
Naturally they come to us, knowing our great book outlet in two
big stores. That is why, perhaps, that in other stores where copy
right books are selling lor $1.20, you get many of tne titles here
for 39 cents. For instance:
REV. J. Q. WOOD, LIFE AND WORK. THE COPYMAKER-PAYSON.
STRIKING FOR LIFE- LABOR'S SIDE OF THE LABOR QUESTION.
DOCTOR JUDAS. WANTED-A KINO. DORCAS HOBDAY.
DAYBREAK. QUEEN VICTORIA'S LIFE.
FEASTS OF AUTOLYCUS. SELECT CONVERSATIONS WITH AN UNCLE.
OLD LAMPSjFOR NEW ONES. THE CURSE OF INTELLECT.
These, and many more are on our 30-cent table today. Much
better buying literature of character at such a price than cheap,
tawdry trash bound up into flimsy volumes.
The Newest Copyright Books.
Among the best of the new books on sale here today Richard
Carvel perhaps ranks. It is a story of extraordinary interest, and
for it we predict a great sale. David Ha rum continues in popu
larity, but is really not enjoying the s.ile at present of Caskoden's
famous work. "When Knighthood Was In Flower."
Other new works worthy your attention follow.
Children of the Mist I'hllpotts.
The Awkward Age Iluirj James.
Poor Human Nntun- (Sodfiey.
Prisoners of Hope Johnston.
Second Jungle Hook Kipling.
Darkness und Dawn Fairar.
Windy haugh Travers.
The Rough Riders Col. Ttooevilt.
A New Pepper Hook F'nllv Pepper.
The Open (juestlon Robins.
A Douhle Thread l-'owle-Wlieu
the Sleeper Wakes Wells.
The Hlack Douglass Ciockett.
Aguthn Webb Anna Kutlirlue Green,
A Cut and a Kiss Hope.
Maternity of Harriott Wlckeu.
Adventures of Francois-Mitchell.
The Two Standards Harry.
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OBITUARY
Peter Bloom, one of the best known res.
Idents of the city, died yesterday after
noon ut the home of his daughter. Mrs.
W. W. Ives, at 243 Washington avenue,
after an Illness of several months In
which hem t disease produced other com
plications. Mr. lilontn Is surlved by his
wife and six children. Mrs. W. C. Kelser.
of Dulton, Pu. ; Mrs. James Swan, of
Pasadena. Cnl. ; Oeorge C. Hlooni. of
Concordia, Kan.: Hurtou tl. Hlooui. of
Kansas City; Mrs. W. W. Ives and Mrs.
K. W. Ives, of Scranton. Mr. Hloom. up
to the date of his illness was the trusted
representative of Reeves, Parvln & Co.,
of Philadelphia.
Joseph Kceli, one of- Scrautun's well
known residents, dhd last evening at his
bouse, corner of Capouse avenue and
Delaware stieet. at the age of BS years.
He Is survived by his wife and four chll
ilren, Julius. T-3llzn1reth Virginia nnd
Theodore. lie was n brother of Victor
Koch, of the- Scranton House.
KILLED TOR A WOODCHTJCK.
A Stroudsburg Citizen Slain by His
jsieignoor.
Stroudsburg, Pa.. Aug. 15. Hamilton
Predmore, a farmer and well-know n
milk dealer, mistaking the head of his
neighbor, Godfrey Transue, for a
groundhog, shot and Instantly killed
Transue on his farm today. Transue
wns In search of a groundhog anil.
llnjlliiK traces of one, laid down among
a lot of weeds to await the arrival of
the animal.
Predmore mistook the crouched form
of Transue for a groundhog and fired,
killing him almost Instantly.
Steamship Arrivals.
New Viirk. Auk- l.V Arrived: Noord
land. Antwerp. Cleared: Kensington.
Antwerp: Germanic, Liverpool; St. I'aul,
i ithampton. Sailed: American, lire
nierhaveii; Kaiser Wllbelm Der Crosse,
Hremun via Cherbourg and Southampton;
Cymric, Liverpool; Servla. Liverpool.
Houlognt) Arrived: Muasdum. New
York for Rotterdam and proceeded. Liv
erpoolSailed: Aurantn. New York.
Will Tammany Follow Bryan?
St. Louis, Aug. IS. C.o'vernor Stone said
today regarding the purpottcd Interviews
with Richard Ciokcr: "If It Is true thnt
Klchard C'roker really favors the nomina
tion of Mr. Ilryun then Tammany will
ccrtulnly follow him. and there will be
practically no opposition to Mr. Hryun '.n
tho convention.
Grand River Carnival.
Wultham. Mass., Aug. l.V Hetween "".,.
(MO and lno.OM people witnessed u grand
river carnival In this city this evening,
the event being arranged for the enter
tainment of the League of American
Wheelmen now- holding its annual set,.
slon In llostoii.
Columbia Wins Again.
Newport. It. I.. Aug. IV I'mler lit"
clearest of skies and hi us flue a topsail
brcezo as one could desire. Columbia put
tho finishing touches to her series of trial
races against Defender In tho presence of
the New York Yacht club fleet today win
ning tho 21. mile race by b minutes M see.
ouds.
Paul Purchasing Mules.
Johannesburg. Aug. l.V The Transvaal
government Is purchasing all the mule
possible, paying as hltth UK :W pounds for
each animal.
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Roo of Dutclicr's Cooly -durlund.
No. r. John Street Whltelng.
Jesus Dcluney Connelly.
From Sea to Sea (2 vol.)- Kipling.
The I.atlmcrs McCook.
Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll.
Return of the O'Mahoncy Frederick.
The Associate Hermits Stockton.
A Duet A. Conan Doyle.
The War of the Worlds-Wells.
The Castle Inn Weymun.
Dreyfus Latters to Ills Wife.
When Love Cnlls Woynian.
The Mormon Prophet Douk.iII.
Alpwin Watts Duntoii. (Fine),
Dross Henry Seton Mcrriman.
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August Sale.
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HOOKER" ASHORE AT MANILA.
Efforts to Tow Off the Cable Ship
Unsuccessful,
London, Aug. l.V Lloyds bus re
ceived a dispatch front Manila saying
that a I'nlted Statesgoverninentstenm-'
shlp Is ashore near the mouth of Cor
regldor Harbor, at the entrance to
Manila bav. The dispatch gives tho
vessel's mime ns- "Smoker." which is)
an error In cabling. Hooker Is tho
correct name.
Manila. Aug. V.. r, p. in. The Tnlled,
States warships Hnltlmore und Concord
have made an unsuccessful attempt
to tow off the I'nlted States transport
Hooker (formerly the Panama), which
grounded in the north channel off Cor.
l-egidor Island a week ago. It Is be
lieved it Is Impossible to refloat her
SHOOTING DISPERSED MOB.
Conductor with Revolver Causes
Rioters to Fly.
Cleveland. Aug. 15. A mass meeting
of strike sympathizers: was held at
South Hrooklyn tonight which was at
tended by a turbulent crowd from tho
city. Agalnts the protests of Hryun,
the strike leader, the crowd stoned a
big Consolidated car.
The conductor of the car lay down
upon the seat nnd fired several shots
at the crowd with a revolver. Nobody
was hit. but the shooting dispersed tlitt
mob.
THE CYCLING CIRCUIT.
Wnltham, Mass.. Aug. l.V-At the grand
circuit meet of the National Cycling as
sociation .it the Wnltham bicycle park to
day three world's records were broken.
Attendance, 3,0oo.
Tom Linton won the :."-inllo motor
paced nice In t:. 1-i, breaking Kikes'
world's record by 4-j seconds
Mntou continued aiound the track ut
ter muklng this ricord for a slxty-mlnuto
run. making :n miles and l.fttl yards,
which breaks Tailor's world record by
tin yards.
Kveiett livan. of Walllmm. defei-ted
Farnluim, of the .Metropolitan wheelmen.
In a ten-mile naced race, breaking thu
world's recnul held by himself by 1 4-3
seconds.
The tvo-mlle National Cycling assocln.
tlon championship professional race wim
won b;- Tom Cooner and the one mllo
handicap profcslsonnl race by Karl Klser,
-
Senator Hnyward 111.
Omaha. Aug. 15. fulled Stutes Senator
lluywnid was stricken with apoplexy to
day at Hrownvllle. Neb. Senator liny,
ward was to ,mvi been one of tin speak
ers ut a woodman picnic toila. ut Hrown
vllle. He had Just I. ecu called upon and
was on the point of rltdng when seized
with ail attack of apoplexy and fell to tho
plutfnwh unconscious. After two hours
the senator again beiuuie conscious, al
though his condition was still uulte serious.
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