9r m -trF-ryc y THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1900. 9 V ' LACKAWANNA COUNTY. MMMWlVMMWMWWWMAAAAA CARBONDALE. SCHOOL BOARD MEETS. A meetlnfl- of tho now school board was held Monday evening, as a result of which the following bills were or dered paid: T. C. Robinson, repairs, $13; A. K. Tiffany, building fence, $75; D. C. Heath & Co., supplies, $1.67. Tho principal topic of contention wus the resolution of Secretary Hughes' to reduce tho tax levy from 13 to 12 mills, and oner much debate It was carried. An Invitation to the annual banquet of the Alumni association was received and accepted. The board will attend In a body. POSTOFFIOE BOBBED. Tho Foresb City postoftlce was en tered and burglarised early yesterday morning. There were five or six men In the gang, some being stationed out side to watch, while the rest entered and blew open the safe, which, by the way, Is a huge nffair, weighing about fi ton. The thlovos secured about six dollars' worth of stamps and a few pennies that were In the cash drawer before they were frightened off. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Michael Kearns, of New York, is upending a few days with Edward Burke, of Pike street. Mrs. Selgle Robblns, of Belmont street, was a Scranton visitor Monday. Mrs. William Wagner spent yester day with relatives In Forest' City. Roderick Kllhullen Is on the sick list. Misses Katie Horan and Mary Mc Shane enjoyed the cool breezes of New ton lake, yesterday. Daniel Little has accepted a position In Wllkes-Harre; James Barber, the Salem avenue ton Borlal artist, has accepted a position at his trade In Schnectady, N. Y. Rev. Fathers Coffey and Dixon left last night to attend the annual retreat of the priests of the diocese at Glen Summit. Fred Hauensfein leaves today for a short visit with relatives in Connecti cut. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD TJfayfield Band's Opening Concert. Accident to a Miner Death of a Child Personal Notes. The weather permitting, the Mayfleld Dand will open their series of concerts on the lawn of William Walker, Lacka wanna avenue, Thursday evening. Tho following will be the programme: March, "The Man Behind the Gun," Sousa; overture from Rossini's "Stab at Mater," Mercadante; "Off and On," medley overture, DeWItt; "Impecuni ous Davis," ragtime, Mills; "Martha," selection from Flowtow's opera, To banl; Zenda waltzes, Whltmark; march, "Union ".Forever," Scouton. James Urson, a miner employed In the Edgerton colliery, was seriously In jured yesterday. He had finished his work and on arriving outside the mine remembered he had left his umbrella Inside. As It was raining heavily he went back for it, and returning was caught between a trip of mine cars and the side of the drift. He was bad ly squeezed, his collar bone being broken and receiving other Injuries, He was attended by Dr. M."j. Shields and was afterwards taken to the Emer gency hospital at Carbondale. Edgar, the little 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maynes died last evening of Inflammation of the brain. The funeral will. It Is expected, take place tomorrow afternoon. Children's day will be observed In both thd Methodist Episcopal and Bap tist churches next Sunday. A slight operation was performed on a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Depew's, of Third street, yesterday, for relief from an abscess of the nerk. Census Enumerator Blake has com pleted his work in the First and Sec ond wards and Is now engaged In the Third ward. It is to bo hoped Professor Rogers will not be Induced to relinquish the prjncipalshlp of our borough schools, to accept a position in one of the Scran ton schools, as mentioned In The Trib une a few days ago, as a possibility. Under his charge the schools have made considerable progress.and wo be lieve it Is a truth 'that cannot be de nied that they are stronger and In better shape than ever before. It Is to ,bo hoped If the question of Professor Rogers' staying or leaving is a mone tary consideration only, that the school board will give the matter duo consid eration, and If possible retain Mr. Rogers. The saloon keepers of the borough are to meet In Windsor hall at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Councilman Bergan, of Mayfleld, is "spending a few days In Huntington. Harvey Van Kleeclr, who has been 111 for several weeksylth rheumatism, is convalescent. Mrs. Charles Puckey, of Second street, Is indisposed. DALTON. Miss Lena Northup has gone to Now Jersey to spend a few weeks with friends here. Children's Day was appropriately ob served last Sunday In both churches. The exercises were held In the Metho dist church In the morning and the Daptist church In the evening. The churches wero beautifully decorated with flowers, ferns and hemlock, and all rendered their parts. Ono of the most pleasing features in tho Baptist church was an emblematic piece, en titled "Water of Life," and given by several young ladles. There was the representation of an old-fashion well nt the rear of the platform brilliantly BEAUTY, Li CONQUER! .' BELLAVITA Araanlo Beauty Tablets and Fills. A per lactlysafo and guaranteed treatment for all skla disorders. Restores the bloom otyouth to faded faces. 10 days' treatment 50c t SO days' $1.00, by mall 8nd for circular. Address, VCVITA MEDICAL CO.. Clinton 4 Jtclsoa Sts., Chic Bold by Mcdarraij & Thomas, Dru?. (lata,, 109 Lackawacra ave., Bcranton. Pa, VHEH IN DOUBT, THY STRONG ra AGAIN! b vigor tc the wholt bcln " are properly cured, Mailed sealed. Pric money, 5.00. Send lor frn book, Sale by JOHN H. FHLEPfc, Spruce street, UrAZJFZ&WV2 Mffih jp Fir JSIW' Illuminated with candles. A largo crowd of people were attracted by thoso services at both churches. Tho Women's Christian Temperance union will hold their regular meeting nt the homo of Mrs. J. W. Dershlmer on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Tho quarterly communion service of the Methodist church will be held on next Sunday morning. The service will begin with love feast nt 10 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Eaton entertained Mr. Uusscll, of Green Ridge, on Sunday. Mrs. E. Palmer Smith, who was quite 111 the past few days, Is ablo to be nbokut again, A horse owned by Mr. Purdy, who resides near Lake Wlnoln, dropped dead on Sunday evening near Joseph Northup's, while driving from this place to his home. TAYLOR NEWS. Price Library Association Will Ban quetExciting Runaway Per sonal Nows. The Price Library association, in n special session held in their quarters, concluded arrangements for tho ban quet to be Held on Friday evening. The sprcdJ is the outcome of a member ship contest between the reds and blues, which continued for six months. The blue side won and will eat at the expanse of the reds, who fought des perately but unsuccessfully. Thoso who will participate will be members of the association. Thecontestant3 were: Reds, John L Nelger, captain; John Owens, Sidney Owens, Joseph Whltiford and Evan Davis, lieuten ants. Blues, Evan G. Watklns, cap tain: Frank Decker, T. A. Evans and Rexr'ord Cardwell, lieutenants. A grand programme, consisting of reci tations, solos and speech-making will be rendered. I".er Phillips, of South Scranton, was driving through Main street on Monday evening with a spirited horse attached to a gig, when near Grove street he collided with a buggy which, ftoir. all nccounts, was recklessly driven by an unknown person, and from the Jar of the collision threw Mr. Phillips to the giound, while the anl mpl ivhlch he was driving started dov. n Main street at a breal;-neck pare. Several attempts were made to stop the runaway horse, but they were of no avail. The hoiso continued Wis fllnht for some distance, when ulong Nottn Main street he was checked by several young men. Tho hors-e was none the worse for his experience, but the vehicle was partly demolished. Chief of the Fire Department Christ Zumbach made an Inspection of the lire alarm boxes yesterday afternoon. Tho Lilacs base ball team have re organized for the season with the fol lowing players: Catcher, David Da vis: pitcher, Saul Wilson; first base, J. Warner; second base, G. McPeek; short stop, J. Williams, third base, W. McDonald; right field, R. Davis; cen ter Held, C. Powell; left field, W. Jones; substitute, W. Eagan. The above team challenges any team In the bor ough under 13 years of age. S. Wilson, manager; J. Williams, captain. Miss Mnme Prendergast, a trained nurse In the Parkersburg hospital, Virginia, Is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Hooper, of De pot street. Rev. It. L. Roberts, of Brooklyn, Pn will preach in the Presbyterian church this evening. All are invited. Louis Lowry, of New York, Is visit ing relatives on Main street. Mlas Bessie Prendergast, of Depot street, who has been visiting relatives nt Schaunessey, N. Y., has returned hom, Minooka tribe, No. 217, Tmproed or der of Red Men, will meet In their rooms this evening. Mrs. John E. Davis spent Monday ac the gueat of her daughter, Mrs. Davtl Price, of .'lark Summit. Muster Evan J., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Howells. of Main street, is quite ill at his home. Edward Harris, of Grove street, call ed on friends in Chinchilla recently. PEOKVILLE. Mr. William Dlkeman and Mr. Harry Raymond spent Sunday at Lake Lo dore. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs. William Dlkeman and Mr. Fred Howell spent Sunday at Scranton. The Womans" Christian Temperance union will hold a social tonight at the home of Mrs. Cromwell Reynolds, 30S South Main street. An Interesting pro gramme will be given, as follows; Scripture reading, Rev. Moon; prayer, Rev. Thomas; hymn; reading, Orlon na Williams; singing, by the White Ribbon trio; recitation, Jessie Sterns; singing, trio; remarks, Rev. Gendall; solo, Miss Yost, of Dunmore; remarks, Revs. Moon and Thomas. After the programme refreshment's will be serv ed. A large attendance Is desired. Jessup Hose companies Ncs. 1 and 2 nre making gieat preparations for their first annual picnic nnd clam bake, which will be held at the school house grounds, Jessup, on Monday evening, June 25. Mrs. E. II. Barber was at Scranton yesterday, attending the funeral of the late Mr. Farnham. Messrs. George nnd Edward Locklln will attend the Locklln-Phllllps wed ding at Hawley today. . m How to Cure a Sprain. Last fall I sprained my left hip whllo handling some heavy boxes. The doctor I called on said at first It was a slight strain and would soon b3 well, but it grew worse und the doc tor then said I had rheumatism. It continued to grow worse and I could hardly get aiound to work. I went to a drug store and the druggist re commended me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I tried it and one-half of a PO-cent bottle cured me entirely. I now recommend it to all my friends. F. A. Bnbcock, Erie, Pa. It is for sale by all druggists. Matthews Bros., wholesale and retail agents, MOSCOW. Children's day exercises were held In the Methodist Episcopal church Sun day morning at 10.45 o'clock. The church was tastefully decorated with ferns, laurels, daisies and many other beautiful flowers and presented a very ThevtsTe stood fhe ten of years. uu nave curta inousaaas ei cases of Nervous Diseases, such as Debility, Dullness, Sleepless. ness and Varicocele. A troDhv.&c. They clear the brain, strengthci the circulation, make digcltloo perfect, and impart a health rib' j belnr. All drains and losses are checked firmamntly. Unless patients , their condition often worries them Into Insanity, Consumption or Death Per boa; 6 boxes, with Iron-clad legal guarantee to cure or refund thf Address. PEAL MEDICINE CO.. Cleveland. 0. Phermacift, ur. Wycming .venue and Stops the spread of Catarrh re pairs damage al ready done. 3E! WS Mason's Cream of Olives. Mason'a Yellow Tablets euro Dyspepsia. Masoi's Drown Tablets .cure Constipation. Mason's lied Tablets cure Coughs. Mann's White Tablet cure Sore Throat. SO tablets 10o. All rlnicrfrlstn or cent for time br II. T. MASON CTIEMICAI COMPANY, 515 Airli at,, Philadelphia, li. Mason's CrMin if Obit cures Catarrh anil all Intlatnmitlon of mmous membrane and skin. Safe tnd Sure Remedy for l'lles 25c. pleasing appearance. A very Interest ing programme, which consisted of recitations, dialogues and singing, was well carried out by the children, Mrs. E. P. Van Brunt left on Friday to attend the annual commencement of tho Wllkes-Harre High school.of which Miss Blanche Allen Is a graduate. Emmett Brown, of Scranton, spent last Sabbath with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Brown. Miss Lulu Matthews, of Scranton, wns a caller In town Monday evening. Alfred Havenstrlte and daughter, Nellie, of Jermyn, were visitors here Monday. The remains of Thomas Kelly, a for mer resident of this community, were brought here from Scranton last' Satur day. The funeral services were held In the Catholic church. Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly, of Wllkes-Barre, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, of Scranton, attended tho fu neral of their father, Mr. Thomas Kelly, last Saturday. Tho Ladles' Aid society have pur chased a new carpet for the Methodist church, which will be laid this. week. A meeting will bo hold Thursday evening, after prayer meeting, to make further arrangements for tho picnic July 4. A special Invitation Is given to every lady of tho town to be pres ent'. NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TUNKHANNOCK. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Tunkhannock, June 19. The T. G. club entertained the following young men at the home of F. C. Burgess last Friday evening: Delmar Stocker, Ed ward Brown, Fred Wilbur, Richard Purdon, Percy Stark, John Borden, Hugh Calahan, Ewart Borden, Guy Tltman, Allle Betts, Patrick Boyce, Frank Leighton, Thomas Boyce, Fred Barlow, William Sperry, of Sayre, and William Braeder, of Wilkes-Bane. The members of the T. G. club are: Fannie DePue, Marlon Leighton, Jen nie Mentzer, Edna Kelthllne, Fannie Stark, Luella Gardiner, Leona Rey nolds, Blanche Dietrich, Pearl Diet rich, Phllana Avery, Maynie Connell, Nina Carney, Ruth Broughton, Jessie Billings, Lillian Heckman, Angle Bur. get,s and Rosetta Place. II. O. Carr, ot Dunmore, was In Tunkhannock, Tuesday. Paymaster Z. Wells Reynolds, of the navy, expects to be assigned to duty again In about a month. His clerk, Robert J. Little, will probably go with him. A number from Tunkhannock will go to Mehoopany, Thursday, to attend the wedding of Miss Mary Ingham and Willis Thomas Lee, of Chicago. Mrs. John M. Garman and children will spend the summer In Tunkhan nock. The Shakespeare glrls.who have been occupying the Little cottage at Lake Wlnola for several days, returned home Tuesday. There Is no Improvement In the con dition of Mrs. Horace Terry and her recovery is doubtful. Her son, who was here from Flndlay, Ohio, was obliged to return homo. C. W. Cross, operator at the Lehigh Valley station, was taken to the Sayre hospital, Saturday afternoon, suffering with rheumatism. He boards at the Keeler house, and was taken to the depot on a stretcher. Mr. R. P. Northup is at Salamanca, N. Y this week. Mr. B. W. Lewis has been confined to the house on account of sickness for some time. COURT NOTES. Court convened Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with Hon. E. M. Dunham and Associates Vaughn and Bardwell on the bench. The court instructed the grand jury and thev retired to their room. Harper Evans, of Evans Falls, was called before the court and sentenced to a fine of $100, costs of prosecution, and thirty days' Imprisonment In the county Jail. At the April term of court Mr. Evans was convicted of misap propriating funds of a mowing ma chine company, of which he was agent. A motion was made for a new trial, but was withdrawn and sentence was Imposed. Mr. Evans Is now sojourn ing at the county Jail. The court appointed Eva S. Baldwin guardian of Levan and Bruce Bald win, minor children under tho age of fourteen. Tho case of the Commonwealth ogalnst 1:. W. Hewitt, charged with larceny as bailee, occupied the atten tion of the court Monday afternoon. Tho suit was instituted by Jesse Ackerson, who claimed that Hewitt had In his possession a watch belong ing to his son, Charles Ackerson. Hewitt at that time, which was In 189-, was working for Ackerson on a lumber tract over In Sullivan county. The fol lowing jurors were called In the case; William Race, Lewis Jennings, Arthur Lacey, Bert Stark. II, B. Stark, Byron Brown, Timothy Collins, Louis Wal ters, Paul Clayton, Joseph Coleman, C. B. Fassett and Joseph Dady. Attorney E. J. Jorden represented Mr. Ifowitt, and District Attorney Klnner handled the commonwealth's side. The judge charged the Jury the first thing Tues day morning. After being out a very short time the Jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Hewitt and put the costs on Mr. Ackerson. In the ca&e of tho Commonwealth against Jesse Secor, recognizance of A. AV. Secor and Jesso Secor In the sum of iC00 was entered, conditional on the appearance of the defendunt at thd next term of court. Petition to vacate In Falls township so much of a public road leading from Falls to Post Hill, as Is supplied by a new road lately opened near Charles Zimmerman's, the court appointed the following viewers: N. P. Wilcox, sur veyor; J. O. Miller and George Snyder. In tho case of the Commonwealth against Howard Moss, ball In the sum of $300 was entered by Peter Ace, Aaron Moss and Howard Moss for the appearance of the defendant at the next term of court. In the caso of the Commonwealth against C. II. Cobb, charged with as sault and battery, the grand Jury re turned a true bill. Final account of .James E. Frear, trustee, under the will of Edna Oster hout, deceased, confirmed nisi. In the petition for appointment ot overseer of the poor In Falls township, the court appointed John Ayera for ono year. Mllo Travis Is discharged as guardian of Eunlco L. Wilson. SUSQUEHANNA. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Susquehanna, Juna 19. Abram J. Walker, an old and respected resident of Lanesboro, died on Sunday at his home on Belmont street. He is sur vived by the widow and three ndult daughters. The funeral was largely attended this afternoon from tho Lanesboro Methodist church, the pas tor, Rev. M. L. Meeker, olllclatlng. The remains were Interred In the Lanes boro oemetery. L. G Berumlller, of Pleasant avenue, the well-kjiown Erio trainman, who has been seriously ill for several months, will leave for n New York hospital, In a few days, for treatment. The annual convention of the Sus quehanna County Christian Endeavor union opened today at Unlondale, with a good attendance. The Jefferson Branch union held a session this after noon. Rev. I. J. Lansing, D. D of Scranton, will deliver the nddress this evening. Up to the present date, the people of Susquehanna county have not en thused very strongly over tho propo sition to erect a new county, with Car bondale as the county seat. And, still, Carbondale may be happy yet. Miss Carrie Jagger, of Montrose, Is in town, called here by the last lllnesd and death of her mother. An effort will be made to organize a camp of Spanish-American war vet erans in Susquehanna. Wells Harris, Erie foreman of car repair shop, Is In Saratoga, attending a convention of master mechanics. Messrs. Blrney , and Munger and Misses O'Malley and Keena, of Mont rose, spent Sunday with Susquehanna friends. Frank Robblns, jr., has returned from Bradford, where he has been re ceiving tieatment for an affection of the eyes. A number of the smaller towns In Susquehanna county will this year celebrate the "ever-glorious." The fires of patriotism still burn brightly on the hills. A large fruit crop la expected in Sus quehanna county this year. On Monday morning, on her seventy fifth birthday, Mrs- Catherine Van Ness Jagger, a highly respected resi dent of Montrose, died at the home ot her daughter, Mrs. Henry T. Blrchard, in Susquehanna. The funeral will oc cur from her late residence in Mont rose on Wednesday morning, Rev. H. A. Benedict, pastor of the Methodist church, olllclatlng. There will be a celebration of "the Fourth" In Thomson. Homer Greene, esq., of Honesdale.will deliver the ora tion. The Lake Como band and tho Thomson Glee club will furnish muslo for tho day. The Walton and Susquehanna ball clubs will soon lock horns In Susque hanna. William J. Pike, private secretary to Congressman Galusha A. Grow, has ar rived from Washington at his home In Hallstead, where he will remain until after the Fourth, when he will start on an extended visit through the south ern and western states. He will visit New Orleans, Houston, San Francisco nnd Los Angeles. Mr. Pike's health has been somewhat Impaired by his confining duties at the national capi tal, and he will take this trip in tho hope that it may prove beneficial, a hope which is shared by his very numerous friends. The new Erie time-table went Into effect on Monday. Many changes In the running of passenger trains are made. The annual commencement exercises of Laurel Hill academy will occur In Hogan opera house on Thursday and Friday evenings, June 28-29. Four divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, from Susquehanna, Friendsvllle, Forest City and Silver Lake, held a convention in Susque hanna on Sunday. The following offi cers were elected: County president, John J. O'Callahan, of Susquehanna; vice-president, John E. Bell; county secretary, John II. McMahon, of Sus quehanna; county treasurer, M. J. Ryan, of Sliver Lake. Winifred Decker has graduated from the State Normal college in Albany, with high honors. He was the young est member In the class. D. H. Grlswald, of the Oakland side, has in his orchard an apple tree, ono side of which Is full of beautiful blos soms, while the other side Is full of apples. AVOCA. At a meeting of tho school board on Mondiy evening, a committee was ap pointed to recommend a corps of teach ers for the coming term. The ap pointments will probably be made this week. Children's Day was beautifully ob sered In Langcllffe Presbyterian church on Sunday. The children, ar rayed m spotless garments, presented a seine of purity nnd splendor. An imposing feature was a scene of four characters In black, repiesentlng fam lnc-B'.tieken India, and four angels granting their appeal. In this tho flags of nil nations intermingled In harmony and ndded to tho beauty of the scene. The programme will bo re peated next Sunday evening, when an offering .vill bo taken for the India sufferers. Rev. J. J. McCabo, of Auburn, wns In town on Monday evening. He was en routs to Boston, wher') Ills sister, Miss Retina, will be graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music. The Ladles' Aid society of tho Meth odlut Episcopal church will meet at the homo of Mrs. Benjamin Welter this aftfrnoon. A full attendance Is re quested, us there will bo un election of oillpers. The death of Mrs. Michael Tormey occurred yesterday morning after sev eral months' Illnes3 of liver trouble. Deceased was 55 years ot age, and dur ing her residence In Avoca her (-klll-ful services among her sick neighbors were always welcome. She was a true Christian woman, devoted to her fam ily, particularly in their Christian wel fare, Tho following members of the family survive her: Mrs, John Thomp son, Harvey's Lake; Mrs. Samuel Sherred. Wllkes-Barre; Mrs. John Clif ford, Mrs. William Lnmpman, Alice, Ella Julia, Michael and John, of Avocn. The funeral announcement will be made tomorrow. W. B. Curran and William Kano are doing Jury duty this week. Tint pupils of tho High school will plcnlu ut Ransom today. Dr. J. T. Dougherty, of Hudson, was a caller In town last evenlni;, Joseph McPherson Is upending his vacation with friends In Albany. Tho funeral of Frnnk Smith took plac yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Muln street. There The People's Aarftt A POPULAR CLEANING HOUSU for tha BanIlt ot All Who Hnve Houses to Rout, Real Ksttite or Other Property to Sell or Exchange, or Who Want Situations or Help Time Small Advertisements Cost Ono Cent u Word, Six Insertion? for Five Cents a Word lixcept Situation, Wanted. Which Arj In serted Tree. FOR RENT. roil RENT-NICELY FURNISHED ROOM. AT (132 Washington avenue. Board If desired, FOR KENT A FURNISHED COTTAGE AT Cnslal Lake nt reasonable rental for in son Apply to John Clunc, 165 Dundaff street, Carbondale, l'a. -Oil RENT-fl-ROOM FLAT; MODERN IM provements; rent reasonable. 820 Fenn ave nue, city. FOR HENT-1HLF DOUBLE IIOUSi:, 100(1 riNU street. All Implements, $17. Thomas Ittusell, 650 Harrison avenue. WANTED-TO RENT. WANTED TO HENT-mONT ROOM. Sl'.CONl) floor Willi modern conveniences; state price. F.," Tribune oftlco. WANTED-TO BUY. nranitrvATF.ivi feather beds. Ailihess M., 1'. O, Rox SO, City. HELP WANTED. WANTED lJIMEMAIKIiY AT HOTEL OLU'- ton, Lake Wlnola, two cooks dining room, iip-"Ulr Kills anil bartender. Address J, W. Moore, 1'roprletor, Lake Wlnola. HELP WANTED MALE. WANTED A GOOD RELIADI.K MAN TO TAKH iharRC of our luulnew in Lackawanna county. Salary and expenses paid. North Jersey Nur.r lca, feprlngfleld, X. J. WANTED AN ENERGETIC V N TO MANAGE an ciiko In Scranton; salary, $125.00 per month and extra profits i must como well rec ommended and hive HO0.OO cah. Address Man ager, P. O. Rox 1161, Philadelphia, l'a. WANTED GOOD, HUSTLING M.N FOR PART ner in Rent's furnishing snd hat bmlness; $3,000 cash will piy jou M.fVKi a year; best stand; good references. Address C. Oeorge, Stranton, fa., General Delivery. HELP WANTED-FEMALE. WANTED BXPi:UinNCF.n Nl'RSE GIRL TO care for baby two years old. Must sleep home. 011 Washington avenue. EXPERIENCED SHIRT STARCHER NONE other 'neid apply. Lackawanna Laundry, SOS Tcnii avenue. WANTED A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE work. Mrs. S. C. Mears, 105 South Main ac. AGENTS WANTED. WANTF.D-F1RST-CLASS AGENTS IN EVERY city and town In Pennsylvania to Introduce the largest and strongest Sick and Accident Company in the world. Address F. R. Van Dusen, Supt. of Agents, Bay City, Mich. FOUND. FOUND TWO FRUIT KNIVES. OWNER CAN have same by calling at 017 Delaware street, proving property and paying for advertisement. CITY SCAVENGER A. D. BRir.aS CIEANS PIUVY VAULTS AND cess pools; no odor. Impioied pumps used. A. R. nillGGS. Proprietor. Leave orders 1100 North Main avenue, or Eicke's drug store, cor. ner Adams and Mulberry. Telephone 0510. were many handsome floral tributes plactd about the collln. Rev. T. E. Wilson presided at services. Ho was nssldted oy the Primitive Methodist choir. Interment was made In Lang cllffe cemetery. BASE BALL. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Yesterday's National league games caused a general shnke-up through out the entire circuit. New York ele feated Philadelphia and lioston dropped Its fourth straight game to Brooklyn. As a result Hanlon's men fatten ".heir averages and pass Phila delphia In the race, the Quakers being pushed out of the lead for the first time this season. Chicago defeated Pittsburg nnd now the men from the Windy city go to third place, Pitts burg and Boston dropping to fourth and fifth. Cincinnati ''downed St. Louis, and Tebeau's men, but a short while ago third, drop to last, Cincin nati taking blxth place and New York moving up to seventh. Fifty-three points now separate the third and elgl th teams, which shows what a splendid and even contest the race this year is. The averages: Won. Lost. P.C. , SO 111 ,f52 .10 17 .B3S 2.5 25 .170 21 27 .471 , 21 21 .407 20 20 .435 , 10 25 .132 , 20 27 .420 Ilrooklyn ... Philadelphia. Chicago .... Pittsburg .. Roslcn Cinciiuatl . New York .. St. oLuis ... At Philadelphia- R. H. E. New York 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 0-S 10 3 Philadelphia el 0 U 1 0 0 0 0 O 1 10 1 IlJtteiies Mercer and Warner; Piatt, Conn, McFarland and Douglass. Umpire Emslie. At Roston It. II. E. Ilrooklyn 5 0 0 0 12 0 2 01012 2 Roston 0002 02 0004 9 3 Itatterles Kllson and McGuiie; Willis and Clements. Umpire O'Pay. At Chicago (14 innings) H. II. II. Pittsburg ...0 0O0P0 ei 0000000 0 5 1 Chicago ....000000000000011 7 1 flatteries W'addill and Schiiur; Griffiths and Nichols, Umpire Hurst. At St. Louis- R. 11. K. Cincinnati 0 1 0 S 0 2 0 0 0 7 13 2 St. I.oui 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 I) 0 3 12 1 latteries Hahn and I'cltz; Weylilng and Hob. Inson. Umpire Terry. American League. Cleieland, 3; Detroit, 3. Chicago, 5; Milwaukee, 3. Ruffalo, 3; Iidlar.spolis, -Kansas City, 13; Minneapolis, J. Eastern League. Worcester, 0; Toronto 1. Springfield, 6; Syraeuse, 5. Hartford, 3, Rochester, 1. Providence, 8; Montreal, 3 (first game), Trovl. deuce, 5; Montreal, 4 (seeoml giiinel. College Game. At Easton Lafayette, 8; IlucUnell, 0. At llcthlchein Georgetown, 5; Lehigh, 0. AMATEUR BASE BALL NOTES. The Twlrlrrs defeated the Ifcystones yesterday in a e en-Inning game by tho score of 6 to I. Mrs. Wlnslow'a Soothing Synip II11 been used (or over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TELTIIINO, with PERFECT bUCCKbl It bOOTIU-S tho CHILD. SOFTENS tho GUMS, ALLA1S all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, anil Is tho best remedy for DIARRHOEA. bald by Druggists In every rit of the world. Do sure and ask for "Mrs. Wlnslow'a Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Exchange. SITUATIONS WANTED YOUNG WOMAN OF REFINEMENT AND PRE prwsrsslng appearaiuo would like situation In prltale family us housekeeper; thoroughly understands all d( tails, and b.w had experlcncu in managing seriants. Has n little girl II ynt of age, whom she would like to keep with licr it satisfactory. Also capable of iwmnlng tho duties of (raiding rompjiiicn, Can furnish good references. Address all npllcs to llox 12 Trib une olllce. YOUNG WOMAN WOULD LIKE SITUATION IN an olllce as bookkeepir or ckrk. Address E. E. II., 107 Wyoming aicnuc. SITUATION WANTED-I1V A MARRIED MAN with one child ns Janitor, nge X'i vc.irsj will furnish good reference. Address E. 1). T., W0 llroniley aci.ue, city. WANTED I1Y A RESPEOTAllI.E VOl'NO GIRL, a situation as nure. Apply J. ). It.. lVxl North Washington aenue, WANTED-SITUATION RV AN EXPERIENCED grocery clerk; city nferences. Apply It., Tribune olllce. WANTED-SITUATION IN A WHOLESALE hou.e. Apply Il Tribune olllce. SITUATION WANTED-YOUNO M N HOLDING. Position which lintiL. him Intri I Iihii i-on. flection with the produce markets of New York city, would buy for responsible house doing large business mi naionable commission. Pest references. Address "Reliable." Tribune olfice. SITUATION WANTEP-llY YOUNG GIRL AS nurse or light housework. Address SJ0 rear Gibson stieet. SITUATION WANTEP-llY AN ENPERIENCEI) nurse girl. 110!, Lafajette stieet. LEGAL. TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LACKA wanna Iron and Steel Company: Pleaso take notice that a special meeting of tho stock holders of this comp.inv will be held at the of fice' of the conip.inv in the city of Scranton, Pennsjltania, on -Friday the 2'ith day of Ju, 1900, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for tne purpose of voting upon a proposition to Inercne the number of directors of said company to fifteen, and of transacting sneli other Inuiness as may be properly biought before such meeting. Tho polls will remain open for one liemr. The transfer books will be closed on June 19th, looo, and reopened on June LUtli, 1W10. The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. (Signed) Ily J. P. 111UGINSON, Secretary. Scranton, Pa., June 11th, l'JOO. THE LACKAWANNA IRON AND STEEL COM- pany. Notice is hereby ghen that it Is tho Intention ot the Lackawanni Iron and Steel Comil.inv in nt-mli' In h rlne-prnnr rif tho f'ntn- inonwealth for an amendment to the charter of the said corpcrjtinn by adding to Article Third thereof the following pionosltton, to wit: "Third: Said corporation ma nli carrv on the manufacture of iron or steed or any other part of its corporate huslncs.4 at nr near the 1 lty of Ilutfalo, in the state of New York, or in any other place without this state which the Hoard of Directors may fiom tlm to time designate for such putpobe." Ilv order of the Iloird of Directors. Dated Juno 11th, 1900. (Signed) WALTER Slit ANTON, President. (Signed) J. 1'. HlGniNSON, Secretary. FSTATE OF MARGARET MOORE, LATE OF the Cit.v of Scranton, deceased. Letters testamentaiy upon the above estate having been granted to the iindeislgned. all pnr srns indebted to said estate arc requested to make pajment, and those having claims or de mands, to present tho same to rant II. RIPPLE, Exceutor, Siranton, Ta. WELLES & TORREY, Attorneys for lUate. PROFESSIONA L. Certified Public Accountant. EDWARD C. SPAULMNG, C. P. A., 23 TLAD ers' Dank building. Architects. EDWARD H. DAVIS, ARLillTECr, CONNELL building, Scranton. FREDERICK L. DROWN, ARCHITECT, PRICE building, 120 Washington alenue, Stranton. Cabs and Carriages. RUnRER TIRED CARS AND CMIRHGES; REST of service. Prompt attention given orders, by 'phone. 'Phones 2072 and 5332. Joseph h'Jley, 124 Linden. Dentists. DR. C. E. EILENHEKOER, PAUI.I 1IUILD1KG, Spruce street, Scranton. DR. 1. O. LYMAN, SCRANTON PRIVATE 1103 pital, cor. Wyoming and Mulberry. DR. O. C. LAURACH, 115 WYOMINO AVENUE. DR. H. F. REYNOLDS, OPP. P. O. Hotels nnd Restaurants. THE ELK CAFE, 125 AND 127 FRANKLIN AVE nue. Rates reasonable. P. ZEICLER. Proprietor. SCRANTON HOUSE. NEAR D., L. k W. PAS scngcr depot. Conducted on tha Euiopean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Proprietor. Lawyers. RICHARD J. I10URKE, ATTORNEY-AT-I W, WjO-2 fjiclawanna aeenue, General law busi ness, collections and loans. J. W. DROWNING. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL-lor-at-law. Rooms 312-313 Mears building. D. R. REPLOOLE, ATTORNEY LO NS NERO tiatcd on real estate security. Mears building, corner Washington avenue and Spruce street. Fit INK E. DOYLE, ATTORNEY AND COUNM'L lor-at-law. Ilurr building. Rooms 13 and 11, Washington avenue. W'lI.LAflD, WARREN k hNAPP. ATTORNEYS and Counsellors-at-Law. Republican bulidinar. t Washington avenue. JFSSl'P A' JESSUP. ATIOUNEYS AM) COUV sellors-at-law, Commonwealth building; looms 19, 20 and 21. JVMES W. OAKFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-I.A'.V Rooms 611, 615 nnd 610 Reiard of Trade llidg. EDWARD W. TIIVYER, ATTORNEY. ROOMS P03-110I, 0th floor, Mears building. L. A. WATIIF"?. ATTORNEY-AT-LW. COM monwoalth building, Stranton, Pa. C. R. PITCHER. ATTORNEY-AT-LW. COM monwealth building, Stranton, Pa. PATTERSON' k WILCOX, TRADERS' NATION f Hank building. C. COMEOYS. 0-11 REPUIU.ICW RUILDINO. A. W. RERTHOI.F. ATTORNEY. MERS Rl.PO Physicians nnd Surgeons. DR. W. E. ALLEN. 513 NORTH WASHINGTON avenue. DR ". W. IAMORrAUV. OFFICE 330 WASH Ingtrn airnue. Residence, 1318 Mulberry Chronic diseases, lungs, heart, kldneis and genitourinary organs a specialty. Hours, 1 tn 4 p. in. Schools. school or the i.ckwnva, scrvnton. Pa. Courses preparatory to cnlWe law. nieili cine or business Opens Sept. 12th. S. nd for catalogue. Rev. Thrum M Cann, LI. D., pi In rlpal and proprietor; W, E. PJumlcy, A. M , headmaster. Seeds. G. R. CLARK k CO.. SEEDMAN AND NUR eryman, store 201 Washington avenue; gieen house, li'O North Main avenue; store tele phone, 752. Wire Screen3. JOSEPhTvDETTEL. REAR 511 LACK VWANNA avenue, Scranton, Pa., manufaeturcr of Wire Serevns. Miscellaneous. HAUEU'S ORCIIKSTR -MUSIO FOR RAl.Is, plenles, parties, leeeptlons, wedding and con. ecrt work tarnished. Vur term autuew R. J. Maner, enmlietrr. 117 Wjomlnj alenue, over Ilulberts' n'(r-.le store.-. MEOARGEE IIROS., PRINTERS' bUPPLIES. envelopes, paper bags, twine. Warehouse. 130 Washington avenue, Scranton, l'a. RAILROAD TIME TABLES AMMAAAAMMAAMMAMVMMrVWVWWWWrWW Schedule In Effect November 10, 1800. Trains leavo Scranton! 0.45 a. m., week days, for Sunbury, HarrlBburg, Philadelphia, Balti more, Washington and for Pitts burp; and tho West. 0,38 a. m., week dnys, for Hrwleton, Pottsville, Reading, Norrlstown, nnd Philadelphia; and for Sun bury, Harrlsburjr, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington nnd Pitts burg nnd tho West. .18 p. m., -week days, (Sundays 1.58 p. in.,) for Sunbury, HnrrlB burg, Philadelphia, Baltlmoro, Washington and Pittsburg and tho West. 4.27 p. m week days, for Sunbury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia nnd Pittsburg. J. R. WOOD. Gen. Tass. Agt. J. II. HUTCHINSON, Gen. Mgr. Del.. Lackn. itnJ Wcatorn. In r.lTect Jimo 10, 1900. South Leae Scranton for New York at 1.45, 3.(10. I',. 10, 8.(10 and 10.05 a. m 12.55, S.M, and 8.10 p. til. For Philadelphia at B.40, S 00 and 10 0,,a. ni. ; 12.55 and 3.3.1 p. m. For Strmidsbure; at CIO p. in. Milk and ai coinmodatlon at 3.40 p. m. Arrle at llobokui at 0 55, 7.1", 10.13 a. m.( 12.08, 2 17, 4.4S, 7.1H and 0.4.1 p. in. Arrive at Philadelphia at 10.00 a. m.S 1.00, 3.4S, fi.00 and 8.22 p. in. Airlie from New York at 1.05, 4.M and 10.20 a. in.: l.W, 1.52. fi.tl, 8.15 and 11.30 P 'n. Frnm btrnudsbuig at 8.05 a in. North I.eaic Scranton for HulTnlo and Inter mediate stations st 1.10. 4.10 and 8.30 a. m.J 1 65, 5 13 and 11.35 n. in. For Oiwcffo and Svra. eii'o at 4.10 a. in., and 1.55 p. in. For lltlca at 1.10 a. ni.. and 1.55 p. in. For Montroso at 8.S0 n in.; 1.05 p. in., and 5.4S p. m. For Nichol son at 4 (XI and 0.15 p. in. For llinghamton, 10.2.1 and 8 50 p. m. Arrive In Scrinton from Duffalo at l.::0, 2.65, 535 and 10.00 a. m.; 3.30 and 8.00 P. m. Frnm Oswego and Si rncu.se at 2.65 a. m. ; 12.3S and 8.00 p. m. Fiom lit it at 2.55 a. m. 1-'..1S and 3.30 p. m. From Nicholson at 0.60 a. m., nnd 0.00 p. m. Frcm Montrose at 7.55 and 10 00 a. m. ; 3.20 and 8.00 p. m, lllooinsburg Dillslon Leive Scranton for North, nmhcilnnil nt fl.4i, 10.05 a. m. ; 1.55 and 5.50 p. m. 1'nr l'Hinniith at 1.05, 3.40, 8 55 and 11.31 p. in. For Nantlcoko at 8.10 n. m. Arrlic at North umberland at O..V, a. in.; 110, 5.00 and 8.45 p. ni. U'lee Nantleokr at 0.10 a. m. Arrive at PI) mouth at 2 00, 4.P.2 and 0.60 p. m., and 12 ID a. m. Arriie at Scranton Ironi Northum berland at 0.42 n. ni.: 12.:;5, 4.50 and 8.45 p. m. From Vantlcoke at 11.00 a. in. From Ply mouth at 7.60 a. in.. 3.20, 5.35 and 11.10 p. m. . SUNDAY TRMNS. South Leave Srrantnn 1.40, 3.00, 6.40, 10.05 a. m : 3.33 nnd 3 40, 8.1C p. m. North Leave Scranton at 1.10, 1.10 a. m.; 1.55, 5.4S and 11.35 p. m. RIoenisliurg Division Leave Scranton at 10.05 a. in., and 5.50 p. m. Dclniraru and Hudson. , IN EFFECT MAY 27. 1000. Trains for Carbondale leave Scranton at ? 20, ".51, 8.51, 10.13 a. m. ; 12.00, 1.23, 2.20, 3.52, 5.25, 0.25, 7.57, 0.15, 11.15, 1.16. For Honcschle and Lake Lodoro C.20, 10.13 a. tn 2.20 and 5.25 p. m For Wilkes-Itaire 0.45, 7.43, &43, 0.3S, 10.4J a. in.; 12.0.), 1.2S, 2.18, 3.33, 4.27, CIO, 7.48, 10.41, 11.30 p. m. For L. V. R. R. points-C.45 a. m.; 12.03, 2.1S, 3.33 and 11.S0 p. m. For Pennsylvania R. R, points 43.45. 0.38 a. rr.J 2.1S and 4.27 P. in. For Albany and all points north 0.20 a. m. and 3.52 p. m. SUNDAY TRAINS. For Carbomhie 7 20, 0.00, 11.33 a. m.; 2.2J. 3.62. 5.17, 10.52. For Wilkrs-Uarro 0.38 a. m.; 12.03, 1.5S, 3.28, 4.42, 0.27, 8.27 p. in. For Albat.v and point" north 3.52 p. m. For Ilonesdalc and Lake Lcdore 9.U0, 11.33 a. m. and 3.52 p. m. Lowest rates to all points In United States and Canada, ' J. W. RURDICK, G. P. A., Albany, N. Y. II. W. CROSS. D. P. A., Scranton, Pa. Lehigh Vallov Kailroai. In Effect May 27, 1000. TRAINS LEAVE. SCRANTON. For Philadelphia and New York, via D. k H. R. II., at 0.45 a. m. and 12.03, 2.18, 4.27 (Black Diamond Express), and 11.30 p. in. Sundays, D. k 11. R R., 1.5S. 7.43 p. m. For White Haven, llarleton and prlnelpil points in tho coal regions, via D k II. R. R., . .41, 2.13 and 4.27 p. m. For Pottsville, 0.45, 2. IS p. m. For Rethlehem, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg and principal intermediate stations via D. .t It. R. R., 0.4-, a. m.; 12.01, 2. IS, 4.27 (Black Dia mond Express), 11. CO. Sundays, D. Si II. R. U., 1.68, 7.4S p. in. For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmlra, Ithaca, Geneva and principal Intermediate stations, via D L. k V". R. It., 8.0S a. in.; 1.05 and 3.35 p. ni. For Geneva, Rochester, Ruffalo, Niagara Falls, Chicago, and all points west, via D. k II. R. II., 12.03, 3.33 (Ilhik Diamond Express), 7.43, 10.41, 11.30 p. m. bundavs, D. k II. R. R., 12.03 p. in., 7.43 i). m. Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh Valley parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes-Birre and New- Yoik, Philadelphia, Ruffalo and Sus pension Bridge. ROI.1.1N II. WILBUR, Cen. Supt. 20 Cortland street. New York. CH MILES s. I.EE, qcn. Pass. Agt., 20 Cortland street. New Ycrk. A. W. NONNEMAC11ER, DIv. Pass. Agt., South Bethlehem, Pa. For tickets and Pullman reservations apply 300 Laekananna avenue, Scranton, Pa. Central Rnllro.i.l of New Jer43r Sto' ni-' In New York Foot of Liberty street, N it . an 1 South Ferry, Whitehall street. Anthracite eoal used exclusively, insuring cleanliness and comfort. TlMl. TABU IN E'.FECT M VY !0, '.HO. Trains leaves Scranton for New York, Newark, Flirahtth, Philadelphia, Easton, Rethlehem, Al lcntown, Mauch Chunk and White Haven, at S.'JO a. in.; express. 1.20; cxpiess, 4.00 p. in. Sundavs, -1.-,,? 1'ittston and Wllkes-Rarre 8.30 a. ni.. 1.20, 4 () p. in. Mind in. 2.15 p. m. For Mountain Pailr. 8.10 a. m., 1.20. 4.00 p. m. c.i.inx. -15 n. in. i Fur llaltiintic and Washington, and points South nau vvesi via ueiiiieucrn, a.ou a. m., i.-u ii. Iti. SuniUvs, 2.15 p. m. For Long lliaiuh, (Xcan Grove, etc., at 8 50 a m. and 1 20 p. in. For Heading. Lebanon and Harrisburg, via Al lpiituwn, 6 SO a. m., 1.20 p. in. Sundays, 2.1J '"'For Pottsville, 8.30 a. m., 1.20 p. m. Through tickets to all points east, south and went at lowest rates at the station. J. II. OIILIIAFSEN, Gen. Supt. II. P. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agt. New York O -tarloanJ West-rn R. R. TIME TBI.E IN EFFECT MONDA Y.MAY 21,1000. Trains leave Sci.int.on Ior Cjibondale and Ca-eloi-la at 10 51 a m. connei ting with through trains forth and M.uth. At 4 15 p ,,., making connections for Suspm-loii Rrldge, Detroit, Chi-ca-'o and all points West. Trains have Cadosla for Carbondale and Scran ton nt 0 10 n. in., and 2 01 p. m., leaving Car bondale at 7.tl a. m. and 3 31 p. in. uon L Sl'NDYS ONLY. For Cadosla, connecting with Miln Line train) north and south at 8.30 a. m ai riving Cadosla at 10 15 a. in. Returning, leaves Cadosla at 4 30 J, ni'. arriving eranton at 0 35 p. m. J C AMl'R-ON, Gen. Piss. Agt., New York. j E. WELSH. Traveling Pass. Agt., Scranton. lirle anil Wyoming Valley. TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY 2S. 1000. Trains ltavi- Sir.mtrn for Hawley, Lake Ariel and Intermediate points as follows: No, 2, 8.45 a. in. ; No. I, 2.25 p. m. ; No. U, 5 20 p. m. ; No. 8, 7 61 P. in. , Sunday trains at 0 10 a. ni. and 2.00 p. m. Tiains No 2 and No. 4 cornect at Hawley for points on Erie railroad. . . IN FORMATION WANTED. el's. CLOTHIER. THvYFLINO foil DR. J. 11.. My Lean Mrdiul Company, was injured some time between November 10th and 17th, 11HI, somewhere in this vicinity. lie was Minding up in n buggy handing out advertising nutter to parlies on the stieet when the horse started suddenly, throning him to the ground, eaudng injuries from which ho died sometime thereafter. Information as to tjnif-j and place nf Inliin is necdwl to eslnbllsh an Insuranco claim and n liberal rrwtrd will be paid for such il.fnrnutiun. Mr Clothier's pliotiigrapli can bo win at The Tribune1 eiitice. Address communica tions to Cildwcll k Baker, attorneys, 223 Main street, Ilutfalo, N. Y. DRESSMAKING. DRFSMKINO FOR CHILDREN TO ORDER! also hilli's' walats. I.cuUo Shoemaker, 211 Aelams avenue. scalp TJl3l!M!iv MUS.'iCT. KELLER. SC I.P TREATMI'.NT. 60c; shampooing, 50c., facial massage; man icuring, 26c; chiropody. 701 IJulncy. j NEWSPAPERS THE WILKES-IURRK RECORD CAN BE IMP In Scranton at the news stands of Rclsman Bros., 105 Spruiet and. 603 Linden; M. Norton. Sii Lackawanna avenue; I. 8. Schutier, 2)J 'bprueo street. .itm iitJ'&mmtMieL Vi, '.-7 Kiii .iMt!? irizTt iJ ' .,, ; ,$?. tjfc&j'-,'". .ia.U !,
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