V (W!C l f HE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1900. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 I R. D. & M hor Men. 7 The World's Best The World's Best I 11 ft z i S Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy, 330 Lackawanna Avenue.! t44444444444444404444444444444444444444444 Sporting... Comment. BROOKLYN continues in the Na tional Lenguo lead but the magnificent voik of Pittsburg during the past week has dim inished the distance between the Superbas and tho Pirates, and Fied Clarke and his men nro now strong possibilities as pennant winners. They are more popular than Hes all over tho circuit. Phila delphia has taken a brace and is now playing ball In a way that has enabled the Quakers to sprint away from the Bostonians and Chieagoans and seeuie a llrm grip on thlid place. New York is playing line ball, and Is trying hard to get out of last place, gaining every day on St-. Louis and Cincinnati, both of which are playing a very yellow game. In the American League Chicago still retains the lead with Milwaukee and Indianapolis stiuggling for second place, and hot on the leadet's heels. ... Right off the Bat. BILLY SHETTSLINE must have supplied all his Philadelphia Qua kers with Welles' stirring book, "When the Sleeper Awakes," prior to hlr games with Chicago last week. Tho hard hitting Quakeis awoke from their ireent lethargy and banged the Kill for twenty-five hits, off of Callahan's delivery. Fifteen of the Quakers' twenty runs were earned. Young Bradley of Chicago Is hitting t'ho ball llko u small demon of late, and In tho last set lea with Htooklyn i overed himself with ull sorts of glory by binashlng out three home runs, sev- nal doubles and numeious singles. In tho beginning of the heason, there was some doubt as to whether the. young giaduate of the New York State League, could make the Or phans, as lie was not thought to bo a ljeavy enough hitter. It Is to laugh. John Gaffney, the veteran umpire, so popular in Scranton, has broken into the National League, " again, and his work is giving universal satisfaction. Donllu, of St. Louis, created a sen Bdtion at Philadelphia, last week, by batting for Powell In the ninth inning and driving tho first ball Hed Donahue pitched to him, over the wall In right centre, a terrific smash. Delehanty and Lajole, of Philadel phia have e.ach mado four hits, in ono cume, Ave times this season. Flick has made four hits three times, and three hits fourteen times. Iioston leads the National League In home runs and errorless games. Donovan, of St. Louis, leads the Na tional League base runuuis with thirty-four purloined cushions. Slaglc, of Philadelphia, leads In saerlllco hits, with seventeen to his name. Taylor, New York's deaf and dumb pitcher, seems to be a nrackerjack, irom u recent performances. He has ?I2jf tw V ''B ' olbl SUIN. 1 1 STETSON. " Base Ball Foot Ball Boxing.... line curves and good speed, and fields his position magnificently. Pottlngcr, of Worcester, has been re called by Boston and will be used reg ularly In the Beaneaters' twirling de partment. Pregldont Pan Johnson, of the Ameilcan League, is quick to enforce discipline, and after punishing Ityan and Dillon, of Detroit, has now turned his attention to Dick Padden and Pat. Dillard, of Chicago, on actount of their violent abuse of Umpire Sheridan in a recent game, when Dillard threw a ball at, and struck him. Dillard was lined $10, and Padden as captain of the team was more severely penalized, being lined $25 and suspended for live days, This is the sort of a base ball presi dent, who raises the standard of the game. If National League rules were enforced as strictly as the American League laws, theie would be far less of the rowdyism, which disgraces the National sport. On their last visit to Chicago, the Detroit players were considerably "Jollied" by the ciowd, regarding their well known kicking propensities. At the end of the game, Elberfleld, the scrappy little Tiger shoitstop, heard an Insulting lemark from one of the spectators, anil in a moment closed with him, and a general rough and tumble light1 was imminent, which was stopped by one of the magnates. .... Cycling: Chat. THIS AGITATION of the League of American Wheelmen to have con iitn used in building public roads Is slowly making headway. On this subject the New Yoik Post recently contained the following: "The League for Good Hoads, in Oneida county, re ports favorably on the experiment of employing convicts on road-making. Under the direction of the board of supervisors, and the superintendence of a. trained engineer, the county pris oners have const! ucted it macadam toad, one and three-tenths miles long, through the village of New York Mills, near Utlea. The county nulhoilties made a contract with the road district, whereby it was to furnish laborers at twenty-live cents a daj, and allow the Ubo ot lis stone-crusher, steam-roller, etc., free of charge The road district furnished the necessary fuel and ma-' terlal, and paid for supervision. Tho cobt of the road war about $5,875, or $4,500 a mile, and the totnl cost was only threo tlmps tin amount of tho annual road tax. As it will cost only $250 a year to keep tho new road In repair, the annual saving will amount to about J1.S5U, iind aftvr the cost has been repaid the taxpayers will be re lieved to this extent, or the money cun be devoted to other improvements. While this road was building the state authorities were constructing a simi Harry Gray's ladies' . Fine ' Shoes. lar one of equal length, which was to cost, at the contract pi Ice, $9,000." No plan for the securing of the League of American Wheelmen meet for Minneapolis, in 1002, will be for mulated until after the cycling season Is over, says the "Minneapolis Times. One of the first things that will be dono will be the organization of a league meet club. To secure the meet It will be quite necessary for Minne apolis) to make a good allowing at the meet at Puffalo, N. Y., next August. This can undoubtedly bo dono, for rfslde from the meet the Pan-American exposition will be an extra In ducement for Mlnneapolltans to make the trip. The matter has been quite generally talked over by tho wheelmen who will take the initiative in the matter, and they do not anticipate any great dlfllculty in securing the meet. The District of Columbia division of the League ot American Wheelmen is having success in building another side-path near Washington. As there is no side-path law in the District, such as theie Is In some of tho states, the funds for construction have to be raised in ways other than by the col lection of a tux upon wheelmen. The division has been securing the money in a number of wnys, and one of the most successful was a steamboat ex cursion last week. A large number were of the party and the piollts of the trip will be used for extending the path. .... On the Gridiron. PUKLIMINABY practice began on the University of Pennsylvania grounds a week ago Wednes day, a large number of can didates reporting to Coach Wood ruff. The 'varsity will be minus tho services of several of last year's Mars this fall. Ovcrileld, Coombs, Outlund and Kennedy will all be out of It. Tho loss of Over Held In particular will be felt, as the big, stioug, agile center was always a tower of strength to tho Hed and tho Blue. Coombs, the erratic, llght- nlng-like cud and halfback, will also be missed, and Outland and Kennedy aie two men whose places It will be hard to nil. McCloskey is the most available can didate for center, and Woodley will probably be this year's quarterback. There Is a big vacancy existing at full back, foi while McCracken's grand line-bucking ability assures him a place behind tho line, he is no punter, and the need of a good kicking full back will be sorely felt this season. At Columbia, prospects are not as blight as last year. Captain Wilson, of last year's eleven, will bo unable to play, and both, a good, quarter and fullback will bo needed, as Simon, last1 season's full, will also be kept out of the game. There Is a strong likelihood that Moiiey, the crack halfback of last year, will be tried at quarter. ... Among: the Pugs. SINCE the Ilorton law has gone Into effect there has been a general ex .rl.,t ....,, t,.. Kin., nf nil 4 1, n l.t ,,muo tiuui itu ut) ut mi utu mih lighters, and all talk of future matches Is off for the nonce, and the knights of the mlt ate thinking of naught but how to pass the winter In comfortable unil at the same time lucratlvo fashion. Most of the king pugs have decided that now that cold weather Is coming on, tho stage with Its gleaming foot lights und large, enthusiastic audi ences Is the proper place to hibernate. Shoes for All. Just a few of our new fall styles, bright and fresh. Our prices and up-to-date styles make our competitors uneasy, for we certainly have the most artistic creations of the sea son. A credit to ourselves and a satisfaction to you, Our M5tiatefly James J. Jeffries has decided that one championship is not enough for him, and has mentally resolved that he will prove himself a heavyweight among'actors as well as lighters, and will bo starred after September 20 by Billy Brady. Tho champion will en act the arduous role of Silent Sam in "Tho Man from the West." As far as the silent part of the drama goes, Jeff ries will be a star, Indeed, ns any newspaper man will testify who ever tried to Interview the big, stolid bollermaker. Jeffries' great piece of acting will be done In an act where he gets In a ring with the heavy villain and knocks him out In the llrst round. It Is said, by those who have seen the rehearsals, that Jeffries rises to sub lime heights here, and carries out the role In a manner far superior to that In which Irving, Mansfield, et nl. could possibly do It. Professor Itobcrt Fltzslmmons will be the stellnr attraction In a pastoral drama, entitled "The Honest Black smith." Bob has also branched out as literateur and Is writing a series of articles for a New York paper, on Health Culture. James J. Corbett, who Is the most experienced nctor among the pugs, will star In "The Naval Cadet," pro viding he returns from his sudden European tour. Kid McCoy will gather In a few she kels by Indulging in some minor scraps, and may then open a school of boxing. Terry McGovern has already taken to the footlights, and Is making a big hit In "The Bowery After Dark." Tom Sharkey is going to take a six months1 rest, and Is undecided whether to open it grog shop at tho end of that period or to go back to the navy. Gus Ituhlln will keep on fighting, and Is anxious to get a go with Jeffries. THE CHILDLESS FLAT BELOW. Ft. Peter fat Inside tlio pate A suul appeared outside, And knocked upon the golden Inn: "l'rdy, let mo in," she cried. "When you were on that little ball Men rail 'the earth,' " said he, "Vou llc In what it railed a flat--" "Yes, what of that?" said she. "Vou htcd," the taint went on to say, "In quiet comfort theie; No noise was made by nlclit or day To fill jou with despair." " "Tis as jou uy," tho woman said, "And I was free from sinj "I went to church as Christians should Now, prjthce, let m in." "Vou hunted round until jou found A flat," bt. Peter said, "Where children neer romped below Nor scampered mcihtud." "Ah, jesl they bailed the children out," she answered him. "and that Was why I took such ctmfort In My cozy, quiet flat. "Ihere'wtre no children there to ralso A soul-disturbli.u din, And mine, therefore, were happy daji Now, prjthee, let me In I" "Nay, nay, co down btlow," he said, And turned Ids head and smiled, "There are so many children here, They'd sinrply set jou wild I "fio down below far down below You'll find a place thcro that Is Just as fiee from children as They kept jour childless flat I" Chicago Tlmcs'Utrsld. stocK is reaay tor your in spection and you may feel welcome as a buyer or look er. The styles in footwear are very attractive this sea son and we know you will be interested in our display A Soldier and a Maiden. 1 "H" ELLO, the house hello!" Two men In the dress of farmers and each of them car rying a Hint-lock musket on his shoul der, had stopped in front of the Pauld ing rarm House, near Tarrytown, on tho Hudson. In response to the call, a man of 30 appeared at tho door. His face was scarlet from having knelt be fore the fire for the last hour, and in one hand he held a pair of bullet molds, and In the other a dozen newiy cast bullets. "Iteady In a minute!" he shouted, as he retreated Into tho house, and the men at the gate lighted their pipes and sat down on the grass. Three or dinary men Paulding, Van Wert1 and Williams uneducated, hard-working, and unknown beyond the neighbor hood, but on that September day of 17S0 they weie going to save the life of a nation and make history for the world to read. "Who Is It?" asked the wife ot Paulding, who had been busy clearing away the breakfast things, as he molded his bullets, "Van Wert and Williams." "And what are you going to do?" "Have a pop at some of tho British foragers if the chance comes. Van Wert heard last night that they took about everything Jim Henderson had yesterday afternoon. We ain't got no order from anybodj. but we're goin to do a lectio scoutln on our own hook, and I'm hopln' some ot these bullets will find a mark." "But be careful, James bo careful," cautioned the wife. "I'll bo careful 'miff. Say, now, lis ten to me. You know that big tree and the thicket over on the cross roads? It's only a mile from hero cross-lots. If you see any suspicious persons hangln' about, or If the for agers come this way, send Minnie to tell us. We shall hang out there all day, unless driven off, and I may not bo back before supper time." With that the man passed out) and joined his companions, and the three disappeared In the woods. At almost the same moment, Minnie Paulding, a girl of 10, who had passed the previous night at the house of a girl friend two miles up the river, started to return home. She had hardly passed the Smith homestead, when u stranger, who had come out of the house, has tened his steps and overtook her. "A fair good morning to a fair little maid," he said, as she turned at sound of his footsteps. "And good morning to you," she re plied In teturn, as she resumed her walk. "And I may suppose that you live not far away?" queried the stranger, ns ho kept step with her. and struck at the wayside bushes with the switch In his hand. "Two miles below, sir." "And thy father Is he a king's man?" "Indeed, no, else Washington would not have Ulned with us a month ago. Misses' and Children's, Boys' and Youths. For Wicherl Gardner's Fine Shoes lIw jkLEK. This is no road for the king's men to travel." "I fear me, little maid," he said, af ter a light laugh, "that I should find thee a little rebel, If I knew thee bet tor." "I am one, sir, as Is every one about here except the Smiths. 'Tis a shame that Tories should be allowed to live on among us." "But these are the king's posses sions, and those who remain loyal to their king should not be objects of contempt and malice, though were I a king's man I might forgive thee on account of thy sex. It Is not for wo menmuch less for young maidens to talk of politics and war." "But I thought -ou might be a king's man," she said, as she looked him squarely in the eyes. He laughed and Hushed, and It was a full minute befoie he replied: "Leave war for men, little maid, I should guess thine age to be about 17, and" "Sixteen, sir." He had not spoken with Impertinence but the cheeks of the maiden red dened, and he saw that she was angrj'. They walked on for a few rods in sil ence, and then he halted and uncov ered his head, and, making a low bow, he said: "I lmvu hurt thee, und I beg forglve nebs. Let us talk of other things. Is the road clear of pickets and patrols?" "I believe It is," she answered, mol lified by his words, "but If you are of us you need fear no danger." "Didst I tell thee to leave war to men?" he asked, with a laugh. "I go this way to my home, and you go that way to Tarrytown. Sir, I bid you good-da" "But not without a clasp of the? hand," he replied, as he extended his nnd doffed his hat. "You have made this walk pleasant for inc. I thank you and wish you happiness. Should we meet again" "Who can he be?" mused tho girl, as she stood and watched him. "He la surely a soldier nnd a gentleman, but he is not ono of us. Are British spies men of gentle speech and courtly man ners? He must have had business with the Toiy Smith, but surely he can be no spy." When she reached heme she had much to say to her mother of the stranger who had walked with her on tho highway, but she had spoken very few words when the mother' Inter rupted: "If the man Is a patriot what was he doing at the house of a Tory." Girl, run and tell your father and Van Wert and Williams, They will have time to Intercept him on tho river road." , Half an hour later tho girl appeared at tho big tree on tho crossroads and told her story. "It Isn't likely that a British spy would be walking the highways In broad davllght," responded the father, "but If he be a stranger to these parts let us overhaul him. If he be an hon Ladies. est man It will do him no harm. Come, girl, you may go with us and return bj' the road. The stranger had dalled by the way slue after the girl had parted from him. It was a glorious morning and the squirrels were gathering their breakfast from the hazel bushes, and the wild grapes tempted the wayfarer to stop here and there. He thus sac rificd a quarter of an hour and they were the minutes that saved a nation. Tho three patriots and tho maiden had tcarcely j cached the river road when the sti anger came along. He wai humming a lively air nnd switching nt the dti3ty bushes. At tile cry ot ' Halt!" he stopped in his tracks. Ho saw only the thieo men nt llrst. A troubled look came into his eyes, but It passed swiftly away, and he smiled ns hi? said: "I hail expected to meet you further up the road, hut it is well. Have you encountered any rebels this morning?" "Then then you aie it king's man?" asked Paulding. "Of course, and you nro sent to meet me." Tho three men looked nt him In si lence and with very serious faces. Ho was still smiling when the girl stepped out into the road. Then his face went white in an Instant. Ho had wonder ful self control, however. The pallor disappeared and was replaced by a smile and bowing In a courteous way, he said: "I am charmed that wo meet again. Men, here Is gold to divide between you and I bid you good day." "Not so fast, ' said Williams, as ho blocked the way. "We must know nil about you befoie you can pass on." "Surely ho Is a soldier and nn Eng lishman," fc-ald the girl to herself but aloud. "Fie, friends, ou aro overparticular this morning," lightly answered tho stranger, as ho again displayed his gold. "Take this and let us part In peace." But he had fallen Into the hands o yoemen whom gold could not tempt. When they sternly demanded Informa tion his hesitation and confusion aroused suspicion. They insisted on a search of his person and under thn coles of his feet weto found the docu ments which told the world that Bene dict Arnold was a traitor and which were to encompass the death of tho possessor within a few weeks. H said no word when they were discov ered, but he looked at the maiden and bowed and smiled. In his inherent gallantry ho had praised and complt mentcd, and In return she had sent him to the gallows as a sp-. The girl did not understand this nt first. Tho men had the written proofs beforo them that a trusted general had bar tered his honor for gold and would strike at the llfo of liberty and that tho stranger within their grasp was u. spy. But they were slow-witted and loth to believe. It was hours beforu they realized the full measure of tho crime, and then they hud less norvo than the one accused. As they led him away from Paulding's house ho know every step ho took was toward tho gallows, but, bowing to und smiling at the fuir-faced daughter, he kindly and courteously said: "I thank you for the favors you havo extended and I wish you happiness." "I I did not mean to do it!" cried the maid with tears In her eyes and a sob In her throat. "I have forgiven you." ho answered, as he bowed again. "Oood day." And they remembered him only as MaJ, Andre, the sold .er the gentleman the cavalier. Exchange.
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