JHmTW i riTJ,T.:r.T. t v 1 c f ..' A rtr THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1902. ,ii; -Agy 55' v f t I' a? T ita ,, . if News of .. 1 ' ' '" B 1 BOARD wMMAIJTHU .- IS NOW IN SIGHT O'tt I "Appointees, but One, Will Be Con firmed nt .Next Meeting of Select "" Council Open Fight for Sanitary . Policeman and Board Secretary. "Tlie indications lire tlmt within two weeks Ciirbondalo will have Its bonrd of health again, i. It will be sufo to hazard the guess ithat at the next meeting o select coun cil, MonOay, Aug. 18, the appointments made by Mayor O'Neill, will be taken "tip nnd confirmed, with possibly one (.exception. Opposition, for some reason ,ur, Qthc.iv perhups only a specious one, hhaandeveloppd against one of the ap pointees, and as the vote of the coun "cilm!ur who holds the opposition Is lnecossary to confirm all of the appoin tee?," It' Is likely that the mayor will have to dubmlt another name In place of the one, In, nuestlon. If this name be .withdrawn and a substitute sent In, .the board of liealth would be In exist ence again. The appointments would have ,becn taken up and disposed of at the recent meeting of select council, 'Wednesday night, but for the absence Sf MrV'Solbmon, from the Sixth ward. "It ,1a" an open secret that the reason ,.for holding up the appointments In the beginning was due to the fight for the i secretaryship of the board -of health. The controlling Influence of select coun cil keeps the appointments In commit tee until there was assurance that the "appointees would pledge themselves for a certain candidate. A few weeks ago, however, a change took place. The candidate for the secretaryship, who was successful In keeping the appoint ments asleep, has been appointed, or rather re-appolnted to another position. This placated him and he has relin quished all claim, as It were, on the secretaryship of the board of health. By this disposition of the matter, the game of politics with respect to the health board ends. The band can now play on. The ten or more candidates for the secretaryship have an open field and can bestir themselves now to secure the pledges of the appointees. The same Is true of the sanitary pollce manslrip, the candidates for which are the present incumbent, P. F. Moffatt and Michael Gallagher. MRS. BASSETT'S NEW BOOK. Col. McComb's Estimate of It Beau tifully Expressed. To any one who has read "Judith's Garden" the following review will be refreshing, and to those who have not read the book the clean-cut estimate given by John McComb will convey an idea as to its quality and worth. Coming as it does from a man who has read thousands of good books, and whose versatility of talent is so well known, it will be a great card for the author's latest production. Of Mrs. Bassett's latest book, John McComb has given his estimate as fol lows: "One evening recently I started to read 'Judith's Garden,' and did not put it aside until every page was finished. It la a pure Bweet story, redplent with the aura of flowers, and full of Nature's brightness, divested of all sham and conventionality. The construction of the tale shows the author's familiarity with the characteristics of birds, bulbs and blossoms, and gives her estimate of the soothing qualities of certain en vironments. She makes life In a gar den replete with satisfaction to the en thusiastic lover of rippling rills, placid lakes, feathered songsters, indulgent husband, congenial spirits, good cook, bturdy amiable helper, compassionate rich nunt and generous landlord. The story Is bright from start to finish, and it is told In a crisp, breezy way, that holds the reader's willing attention. There Is no Improbable character In It. All the situations are natural, and there is refreshment In the language of every page." FAINTING) CONTRACT DEAD. The Federal Union Will Take No 1 Further Action. , The flurry of excitement over the , awarding of the High school painting contract to H. Frank & Son has sub sided, and it is pretty certain that nothing more will be heard from the CANUCK WISDOM. Knew How to Select Food. A good healthy Canadian takes pleas ure In telling about food, and how he got well by using the right kind of food and drink. Ho says: "In November, '99, I began to feel bad every day and gradually got worse. I did not lose my appetite. On the contrary, after having u good meal I felt better, but after being nt work perhaps an hour or so I would have terrible pains all over my body, I lost considerable time from my work, some times a few hours and sometimes two or three days. .r!si"Flnally,i I went to the Winnloeg -tJiwpUui for a thorough examination, -jand.'pwas told it was 'simply lndtgea Jtlon.,.,Cer.tatnlyl It was 'simply Indlges--ptlonj'dJ)Ut I, never, had. anything make --net feci worse.. I can sympathize with -iany,snnn .who Has 'simply indigestion. (wnllWell, J dragged through the winter .ln,4i.bnut tho,inue,,cQiidltlon and got a jfjMUljubettjer.liii the summer, butilu Oc tober, .jiaOO;. tho same old palps, came back, and I concluded I must change my dleMfcIjepeiteoL,ta jfet any com fort, sd'1'n.ult' drinking' 'tea and went iOiv .Rostum .Food Coffee and 'QraDo--Nut3iTSi'eakfust .Food. ,li-X 'ordered thes6 articles frhm"thp tfg rOier" and expected to h'nve them for "WBli-V; I'Had felt do bad that day. Of 11 coupd tUe'"Brbcer' ,wns, late In dell'vorr jjltvgTri'em, so. Ji laid, on the- couch untlt theja'iima, and ate supper about teven ipi in.i After -supper I did what I had not done for weeks before, f walked (into 'the sitting room, lighted my pipe EtfUH efen)nspu.per, and forgot I ever felt bad. ' .W'H' wondered' the old Wn" would 4?P.l".97back,-butlt never did, and right -from the first a improved, J have since worked constantly and hard, and have molMald off once on' account of ill "healthj'andljave pot once suffered from 'S$f&il?fl BmlcP toar flrat meal , drap.'i-Nufs and Ppstum. I JPH .letter is Me Ptralght truth. It may bo long, but I don't see how I could tell my experience -in' less space." Name given by Postunv Co.j- Battle CrfefaJMlsb. . A booklet of excellent reoJpes"In each pac.kasejOfjgrape-NWs, -, te-, Carbondale. 'uhlans, save the murmurs of dissatis faction umong the members. The Federal union, endorsed by the Central Labor union, as has been pub lished protested against the action of School Directors Vanonn and Kvans, In giving the contract to a non-union firm, but the protest went to tho com mittee where no action will be taken on It, an the committee feels Its action was the proper one. Tho Federal union committee Is of the opinion that It hns gone as far as It deems fitting, the work Is done and the protest Is pigeonholed, It Is felt as certain. Therefore further action will hardly be taken. PREPARATIONS AT SOUTH SIDE COLLIERIES Fowderly and No. 1 'Departments Are Being Overhauled by Foremen and Deputies Miners Hopeful. Much activity was displayed by tho Delaware and Hudson Coal company around their collieries on the South Side yesterdny. Tho officials of No. 1 and Powderly departments were very busy renovating and making ready for a resumption' of work. The men overhauled the hoisting ap paratus and gave coal cars .and the other machinery a full quota of oil, and repaired every defect of the chutes nnd tramways. The preparations were anxiously watched by the strikers, who are confident that these efforts are a favorable sign that the corporations are desirous of ending the strike at an early date and will soon grant the conces sions demanded. DIAMOND DOTS. Base Ball, etc., Not Mentioned by Other Writers. The Swlftwlnds, an organization of very ambitious young ball tossers, will journey to Plttston on Sunday to play the Undertakers, of that place. The new uniforms of the Crescents are expected to arrive today. They will be worn in the game against Scranton tomorrow. Pitcher Kelleher, the clever south paw twirler, has been engaged to finish the season with the Crescents. He will appear In uniform tomorrow and will play If called on. A COW KILLED. Reuben Cohen Loses a Valuable Bovine Yesterday. A wandering cow, the property of Pike street's most ambitious citizen, very foolishly stepped In front of a Delaware and Hudson passenger train at the Lookout yesterday. The re mains are still lying near the track, as Mr. Stone refuses to remove the car cass until someone makes good his loss. Sanitary Officer Moflitt has taken, a hand in the matter, and the residents near the scene will soon be relieved of the noxious odors the cow furnishes at present. FAREWELL SERMON. The Reverend T. F. May Will Preach Words of Parting. ' The congregation of the First Con gregational church will listen to the farewell sermon of their beloved pas tor, at the regular services tomorrow. Rev. Mr. May has received a flatter ing call to Nlantle, Conn., and his de parture will be an event of much re gret to the members of his flock, who have learned to respect and honor him during his short pastorate here. Position in Connellsville. James Barrett, an agent in the local field of the Metropolitan Life Insur ance company, has resigned to accept an agency with the Prudential Insur ance company, at Connellsville, In the western part of the state. Mr. Bar rett's brother-in-law, Robert Reeves, formerly of Carbondale, Is assistant su perintendent, and under him the former will have a good field, as that section of the state Is bustling with Industrial ac tivity. Mr. Barrett will be succeeded here by James Gorman, the former South Main street merchant, whose energy and enterprise will undoubtedly make him one of the most successful men In the local Held. Addressed by Superintendent. The local staff of tho Metropolitan Life Insurance company had an Inter esting time on Thursday afternoon. As sistant Superintendents W. A. Jones and James Creegan had as their guest, A. L. Avery, of Scranton, superintend ent of this district. Mr. Avery made an intereatlng address, which contained numerous helpful hints for the Held workers. A pleasant social time fol lowed the talk. Granted a License. Last evening, about 9 o'clock, a popu lar young couple of this city were granted a license before Alderman Thomas. Sarah Sweet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet, nnd Edward Mallot, of Mayfleld, were the principals. PISCATORIAL VARIATIONS. BY JOHN McCOMH. 116 went awuy to upend the duy A-flBhlng on tho lake; Ho know n trick to catch 'em quick, Had proper "traps" to taWoj But. sad to Mute, ho lost his bait, And rain gnvo him a chill; Instead of buns ho clutched a glass At night ho hud hla fill; Tho moro he shook, tho more he took Of liquid nourishment, Till on a bed he foil like lead With cash and vigor spent. Ho had u diciim, which made It seem That he was In tho brakes. And that he found upon tho ground Moro than a million snakes; Ills flbiit for lfo with club and knlfo Wan fierce until ho woke; lint slaughtered snaltcs with the brakes, Ills friend declare a Jolte, A Farewell Party. A farewell party was held last even ing at the home of Mrs. Frauds Judge, on South Main street, In honor of Mrs. Judge's sister, Miss Alice Lauuon, who leaves toduy for New York, Miss Lan non proved herself u very hospitable hostess, and the crowd loft ut a late hour, feeling very happy after their evening's entertainment. Among the features of the evening were several yocal solos rendered by Messrs. Joseph Powderly and Kdward McDonald, which were well received. Among those present weie: Mlbses Genevieve and Kosella. Scott, Mary Cannon, Lizzie Walsh, Katherlne Hope, Klla McNulty, Mary Muldowney, Mary Connolly, Mamie Walsh, Sadie Hullah, Sarah Lane, Lizzie Qllgallon; Messra. Thomas Coleman, DaVld Harvey, John Kearney, Michael Barber, James Can non, tamuel Harvey, Joseph Bwarts, Owen Tlmmonn, Michael Barrett, Jo seph Murray, John Fox and William Hurdival. Back from Carlsbad, Frank Smith, shipping agent for the Ontario nnd Western Railroad com pany, nt their conl orrice near this city, Is expected homo from his trans-Atlan-tlo trip this evening. On nccount of falling health and In accord with his physician's suggestion ho left here on June 19 to try the effect of the heating properties of the celebrated waters at Carlsbad Spa. Iteccnt letters from him at that famous resort conveyed the In formation that he has been much bene fitted. Ho sailed on tho Paris from Northampton on August 3, and tho chances arc that the great ocenn liner has made her time, and he will soon be exchanging greetings with his numer ous friends In this city and vicinity. Mrs, Smith nnd daughter, Louise, were in New York to greet him. i Sunday Services. Sunday services at tho Congregational church will be as follows: 10.30 a. m., public worship; christening of children; sermon by the pastor, topic, "The Golden Rule;" 12 o'clock.Sundny school; 6,30 p. m., Christian Endeavor meeting, led by Harvey Williams; 7.30 p. m the regular evening service, nt which Rev. Thomas F. May will preach his fare well sermon. THE PASSING THRONG. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland nnd son, Rexfordi who have been spending two weeks' vacation at Decker's, have returned. Miss Agnes Hlnes, of Plttston, Is vis iting at tho home of Miss Mume Glenn, at Simpson. David Watson, who has spent tho past week at Alabama and other pifices of interest in the south, returned home last evening. Joseph Carroll was In Forest City 'lost night. Mrs, John Lynch, of Park street, Is very ill, and the services of two physi cians were secured last evening- to re lieve her. Misses Anna Shannon and Anna Clune left today for Lake Poyntelle, where they will sojourn for two weeks. Miss Margaret Williams and Kathryn Thomas, of Plttston, are visiting In town. Gavan Cralk left yesterday over the Erie for Danville, 111,, where he will enter a soldiers' home. Miss Grave Vaughn, of Honesdale, has entered Dr. Wheeler's hospital to take a course of study to fit herself as a skilled nurse. Mrs. John Chilton, of Eighth avenue and Washington street, Is enjoying a ten days' outing at Atlantic City. Mrs. J. L. Hall and son, Lester, of Philadelphia, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Joslln. G. W. Gillies, of New York city, Is spending a few days with his parents ncre. Miss Carmel O'Hearn and her guest, Miss Lillian McLaughlin, of Paterson, N. J., are at Crystal Laek today. Josenh Murrjhv. of Sfhpnpninriv tc Y Is spending his vacation with his parents, on South Main street. Miss Genevieve Kelly has returned from a short stay with Scranton friends. John B, Thompson, superintendent of the Allls-Chalmers Manufacturing company, of Wilkes-Barre, was a visi tor in this city Thursday. Henry Chilton, of Chicago, 111., a former well-known Carbondallan, Is visiting friends and relatives In this city. Miss Madeline Clark, of Dundaff street, is visiting friends in Susque hanna. Mesdames P. J. McAndrews and Peter O'Neil spent Thursday evening in Archbald. John Walker, of Middlotown, N. Y., is snendintr n. feu dnvn with ills rap. ents, Mr. and Mrs. AVllliam Walker,- on cottage street. Miss Nora Nealon left yesterday for an outing at Atlantic City. Mrs. Friend Osborne and daughter, Hannah, have returned from a visit with friends at Canann. Henry Dunn, of Peckvllle, is the guest of old friends In Carbondale. ' Misses Marie and Gertrude Graham, of South Church street, are at Crystal Inn, Crystal lake, for the summer. Miss Veronica Gorman returned to her home In Scranton yesterday morn ing, nfter a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. P. A. Duffy. Thomas Durphy was a Scranton caller yesterday. Miss Eula CaVey. of Reynshanhurst, leaves today for Tunkhannock, where she will spend part of her vacation. JERJHYN AND MAYFIELP, William and Gomer Griffiths, who loft hero last Saturday for Btifl'nlo, N. y where they Hccureil work in the Lacka wanna Steel company's yardn, suffered a painful nccldent Tuesday, While engaged In unloading a car of Iron, tho nklds broko and a heavy pleco of casting fell upon them, severely bruising William and rendering him unconscious nnd fractur tug ono of Gomer's legs below the knee. The latter Is in the hospital at Buffalo, Elsie, tho Infant child of air. and Mrs. Georgo Harvey, of Third street, died Thursday, after a brief Illness of cholera Infantum. Dennis McQovern, while picking blnck berries on Euton'n hill yesterday morn ing, was bitten by a lurgo black-snake. Tho wound, which was upon his leg, was a severe ono and necessitated surgical treatment. A llttlo daughter arrived at the homo of Mr, and Mis. John Wiwley, of West Mayllold yesterday, A child of Mr. and Mrs. Oomer Lewis, of Second street, Is 111 of convulsion. Mrs. John Maynard and daughter, Ruth, and Miss Mary Spettiguo spent yesterday at Unlnudalo, MIhs Bridget Marsh nnd Miss Surah Dempsey Imvo been visiting relatives at Dun in ore. Frank Giles, Ji, of Second street, Is ulilo to bo out of doors after his recent Illness, There will ho a speclul and Important mooting of tho directors of tho Cemetery association next Wednesday evening, Mrs. Richard Mellow, Misses Lizzie and Maud Jones, and May, Llbretta and Allco Hcnwnod aie upending some time ut I.ako Chnpmun. Miss Manila Timlin, of Main street, has been spending a few duy vUth Scranton f lends. MIhh Salllo Thomas, of Kingston, was u visitor hero on Tuesday. An account of tho death of Mr. C. D. Winter appeurs In uuother column. The store, which has been draped In mourn ing, was closed yesterday, and will not bo reopened until Tuebday morning. Miss Kute Griffiths, of the telephone exchange, U enjoying her vucatlon. There will bo a speclul meeting of Rushbrook lodge. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at 7.30 o'clock this evening, VfcU 9:j6 -r irw wyn VvCUVijjfJMMAL.UM jhhI for the purpose of making arrangements for attending the funeral of tho late C. D. Winter. All members aro requested to bo present. OLYPHANT The young people of tho Cpngrcgatlonal church havo arrnnged a programme of sacred mil Ma mid rcndlngn, which will bo rendered nt the evening service to morrow. Rov. J, C. Campbell, of Montrose, will occupy tho pulpit of tho Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and evening, Rev. Thomas Cook, of Plymouth, will conduct tho services In tho Primitive Methodist church tomorrow at tho usual hours. Mrs. Sarah Kelly, of Mt. Cobb, mother of Dr. I,. Kelly, of this place, was stricken with paralysis yesterday and He In a critical condition nt her home. An operation was performed yesterday on Jeweler E. G, Lloyd, who has been 111 for somo time, by Dr. LnngBtreet, of Bcrnnton, and Illlhclmcr, of Prlceburg. Ills mnny friends hope for his speedy re covery. A special meeting of the Kxcclslnr Hoso company will bo held In their rooms tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Misses Mngglo Adair and Jennie Davi, of SiiBquehannn street, spent yesterday at Lake Chapman. Mrs. J rimes Brown and daughter, Miss Nellie Brown, of Albany, are guests at the Malum House. Miss Alice Flynn, of Plttston, Is visit ing Miss Harriot Hoban, of Dunmoro street. Rev. E. J. Itnughton, of Dunmoro street, spent yesterdny In town. Miss A'unnle Mallear, of Wllkes-Biyre, Is tho guest of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mackcy, of Lackawanna street. T. E. Jones, of Oreen Rldgo, visited re latives In Blokely yesterday. Druggist Edward Adolman. of Bush's drug store, left yesterday for a threo weeks' vacation nt the seashore and other places of Interest. PECKVILLE. Mrs. Ernest Wescott, of Carbondale, was a caller in town Thursday. S. F. White and wife. C. C. White and family, E. W. Squlio and famljy nnd Miss Emma White, all of this place; Joseph White, of Geary Oklahoma, and Mrs. Miller, of Park place, arc enjoying a ten days' outing at Lake Starlight. Miss Anna Gendall, of Muln street, who has been spending the past month ut Lake George, returned home last evening. Theodore Stark, of Biook stieet, was called to his home at Nicholson the fore part of the week on account of the Illness of a brother. Miss Elsie Stearns, of Green Ridge, has returned home after spending a few days with her friend, Floienco White, of White's Addition. F. P. Benjamin, D. R. Lathropo and W. O. Lathrope are enjoying a few dajs' fishing nt Poyntcllo. ' Mrs. John Mori Is, of Scranton, spent the forepart of the week with her daugh ter, Mrs. W. W. Watklns, of Main street. Peckvllle Presbyterian Church Row S. II. Moon, D. D., pastor. Services Sun day at 10.30 a. in. and Sunday school at 2.30 p. m. Morning subject, "Tho Mys teries of Providence." The evening ber mon will be omitted. Peckvlllo Methodist Episcopal church Rev. F. Gendall, pastor. Services Sun day at 10.30 a .in. nnd 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 2.30 p. m. Rev. J. E. Bono will conduct the morning service and Rev. Henry Chapman tlio evening. Peckvllle Baptist church Row J. S. Thomas, pastor. Services next Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning sub ject, "The Christian and tho AVoiid." Evening subject, "How a Great Sinner Was Saved at Jeiico." Mr. and Mis. A. W. Jenkins, of Bell place, gave a pleasant .surprise party on Wednesday evening In honor of their guest, Miss Florence Malnes, of Jcrmyn, who Is spending her summer vacation here. J. Dermody, captain of the James Boys, of Jessup, defeated thu crack team of Winton by a score of 13 to j. Tho batter ies for Winton were Burns nnd McGrnw, of Archbald; for Jessup, Dermody and Eggleston. Tho James Boys are open for anything under 18. PMCEBURG. Patrick Dougherty was held up on Wednesday evening and robbed of four dollais while going home. Suspicion points to two young men who luivo been in trouble before. Ston.s mines will commence opeiatlons on Monday morning. Over four hundred dollars was dlstilb uted from one of tho locals on Tuesday in relief orders on stores. Tho Traction company had a gang of men gathering up tho loose stones from Main street during tho week. Council would do well to 3end a team on all the streets and give them a good cleaning before tho winter sets In. Tho batch of miners that loft here a short time ago for British Columbia havo seen a hard time, according to letters received. Sti liters aro gradually going back to work In ono twos and threes at the dif ferent collleiles. Preparations are being made for sink ing Storrs shaft down to the lower vein in tho near future. Local 1229 hns decided to have their meetings In the afternoon Instead of evening. Tho attention of the council' Is called to tho bridge on Lincoln street, which Is In need of repairs. Tho Winton branch of railroad leading to Stnris mines has all been relaid, tho old rails havo all been removed and re placed with heavier ones. ARCHBALD. Misses Molllo nnd Nellie Butler, Brid get Flanncry havo returned fioin a two weeks' vacation, spent nt Crystal Lake. Mrs. John I.lnderman was a Scranton visitor yesterday, V.. A, Law has gone to Lako Carey, where ho will enjoy a week's vacation. Mrs. William Van Doren vldted In Scranton yesterday. Miss Hattlo Beck leaves today for a visit with relatives at Syracuse, N, Y. W, T, Cummlngs was a buslnei-H caller In Scranton ycsteidny. Prof. U, A. Burke and P. F, Cronlu expect to spend tho coming week In Honcidnle. Miss Mary McQouty, of Curbondale. Is vlltiug Miss Maiy Roland, of Main street. M, T, Burke, tho famous tonsorlal ar tist and umpire, of Mnylleld, was a pleasant caller In town Thurbduy oven tug. Samuel Mendelson, of Mayllold, was n caller In town yesterday, Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Jones havo returned from a week's sojourn at Atfiintlc City, TAYLOR. An Informal party was held at tho pleasant homo nt Mr, and Mrs, It. H. Jones, of Storrs street, on Thursday evening, In honor of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth. Refreshments were bcrved. Tho following wcro tho attending guetts; MiflbCH Ray Thomub. Jennie Edwards, Susto Powell, Mury James, gadte liren nun, Anna Guess, Elizabeth M. and Ethol Jones and Messrs. Silas Powell, Louis Schulthles, Stanley Lowls. Eugeuo Reese, Will Thomas, Harry Cook, Davo Evans and Harry CrosMn. Rev. Mr, Hrlltlths, of Moosle, will preach at the Presbyterian church at tomorrow morning's service. Sunday school ut 2 i). in. Matthew Brynnt, of Kingston, Is visit ing relatives In town. Human Holzhauer returned to his denature it on eVery bos ol tfc f eaM Laxative BromoQuiaineTbiu tu ' m takkJm 1T' Connolly & Wallace Scranton's Shopping Center v I Connolly & Wallace! v. 0 home at Troy, N, Y., yesterday, after spending the past month with relatives here. James Giifllths has relumed to his homo In Ilnzlcton, after visiting rela tives in town for tho past few days. Misses Leah and Maud Evans, Lizzie Davis and Annie and Lizzie Williams re turned last evening from a week's so journ at Atlantic City. Misses Violet Weston, of Plttston, and Mabel Lewis, of Plymouth, are visa ing their cousins, Misses C'cridwln and GV(.nhvyfnr Evans, of Union street. Chaunccy Bryant, of Conklln, N. Y., was a caller on friends in town yester day. illchard Williams of New York, Is vis iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Williams, of Main street. .Mrs. Henry Sperbcr and daughter, Laura, arc visiting relatives ut Phila delphia. Attorney J. E. Watklns and family, of South Muln street, visited tit tho homo of Prof, and Mrs. T. W. Watklns, at Olyphant, on Thursday. D ALTON. Miss Emma Mulchrouo and Miss Clare McNelsh, who have been spending somo time with Miss Helen Ryan, have ic turned to their home In Scranton. Dr. E. A. Fuller has opened n dental ofllce In the Leo block. Dr. Fuller Is a recent graduate of tho Philadelphia Den tal college Nelson Dershlmer and his mother will leave Saturday for a week's sojourn at Ocean Grove. Miss Elizabeth Dickson is visiting in tho Now Enslnnd states, Services will be hold nt tho usual hours on Sunday In the churches of tho town. All nra rordlully Invited to nttend them. Miss Sarah Whero, tho congenial young postofflce clerk, will leave Saturday for Milton, Pa,, whcio sho will spend her vacation. Fied Snyder has recently had his homo nowly painted. Row W. A. Hubliel. pastor of tho First Baptist church, Sprlnglleld, Mass., who Is spending his vacation here, Is proving himself to bo tho superior tennis player In this place. The most distinguished summer visitor in Da It (m Is Mrs. Dr. Hannah Pilco, who Is visiting her son, Dr. John ('. Price. Mrs. Dr, Piico is a resident of Chester, Pa ond fop many years has had u largo and luctatlVe medical pnictlco there, Shu Is recognized as ono of tho leading phy sicians In that city or that section of tho btato and is constantly sought for In consultations, Slio Is gieatly charmed with tho nntinal beauty of this pl.ico and finds tho climate most healthful to her. Mrs. T. J. Faster, who went somo weeks ago to Ocean Giovo for tho benefit of her health, Is finding her sojourn by tho faea b(do very bouctlcial. In addition to tho usual afternoon meeting at !l o'clock Sunday evening ser vices aro to bo held In tho old Baptist church commencing at 7.'.i, at which tho pastor, Rev, F, J, Caterer, will deliver sermons upon special nnd vital subjects each week. Tho subject for next Sunday being "Llais, Gossips and Swearers at tho Judgment." CLARK'S GREEN. Mrs. King and her two daughters, of StroudHhurg, are tho guests of Mr, and sirs. Howard u. Northup, The choir of tho Methodist church wll servo leo cream and cako on Saturday afternoon and ovenlns. AVllliam Brown, of Sfroudbhuig, spent n fow days wltji his friend. Howard I J. Northup, nt tho beginning of tho week, returning on Wednesday, Miss draco A. Davis Is visiting at tho home of her cousin, .Mrs, Walter II. White, of Gieen Ridge. John V. Rhodus fractured two of his libs by fulling across a heavy wugou box, Ho Is now ablo to be uround. Mm. Owen J. Stevens and her tuo sons, of Colorado, aro visiting tho for mer's brother, Georgo Uuyer and his family. She has not been him for about nineteen yeurs, . Albert Mulllnex and his sister, Bessie, visited relatives in Tompklnsvlllo In the curly part of tho week. Miss Leah Chupmun visited her bister and family In North Scranton a few days ago. Today A Day's Business Crowded Into Four Hours 5f you favor Early Closing come before 12 o'clock, noon, if you can conveniently. . , KxmpmEwssiw&Tsm FREE STAMPS TODAY --We will give' fifteen extra stamps with every dollar pur chase. Bring This Coupon With You. 328 LACKAWANNA AVE jssca APjJNOUNCEftlEJNTS OF THE RAILROADS HEDUCED HATES TO DENVEK, COLORADO SPRINGS AND PU EBLO. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account National Fraternal Congress. On account of tho National Fraternal Concress. to be held at Denver, Col.. August :!G to 30, tho Pennsylvania Rail road company will sell excursion ticic ets to Denver, Colu(rndo Springs, or Pueblo, Col., from nil stations on its lines, at rate of single faro for the round trip. Tickets will bo sold and good going on August .:! mill -!, and will be good to return until September 20, Inclusive. Tickets must bo vali dated for return pascago by Joint Agent at any of the above-mentioned points, for which service a fee of 1!5 cents will be charged. For bpeclllc rutes nnd conditions, ap ply to ticket agents. A Popular Sunday Outing. Tho New York, Ontario and Western Railway company will run an excur sion to Hancock, N. Y on Sunday, August 10. The rldo over the hills of WayiiQ and Dolawaro counties at this season of thu year Is a delightful one, tho view being beautiful, u scope of country being vlslblu from tho Elk mountains to tho Catskllls. The pretty town of Hancock In Itself, situated ua It Is, between both branches- of tho Dolawaro liver and burrounded by tho toweling peaks of the Catskllls and other ranges of mountains, ptcsents to tho excursionist a vlow well worth see ing. There aru u number of summer hotels and boarding houses at Hancock, with ample nccoinmodatlous, and livery facilities to nlford a drive through the country for excursionists. Train will leave Scranton at S.30 n, in., and returning, leave Hancock at 1,30 p. in., univlng in Scranton ut 0.15 p, pi. The return faro fiom Scranton will bo f 1. For further information, consult ticket agents or J, E. Welsh, T. P. A., Sernn ton, Pa. $00,25 to San Francisco nnd Los An geles, Cnl,, and Return via the lo-v high Valley Railroad. On account o( the biennial, meeting, Knights of Pythias, at San Francisco, August ll'i, the Lehigh Valley rail road will sell exclusion tickets (o San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal., ut f6C. 25 good going August 1st to 9th, in clusive, good for return passage to Sep X X i : : f N ft 'S SHOE STORB n Bs:wa tember 30th, good on any train except the Black Diamond Express. See Le high A'nlley ticket agents for further Information. REDUCED RATES TO ASHEVILLE. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Meeting of Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticul turists, x On account of tho meeting of Socle'fy of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, to bo held at Ashevlllc, N. ('., August 10 to 32, the Pennsylvania Railroad company will sell excursion tickets to Asheville on August 17 to 10, from all stations on Its lines, ut reduced ratek Tickets will bo good to return until August S3, Inclusive. Lackawanna Excursion, Atlantic: City, N. J., Aug, 14. Special excursion tickets will bo sold for all trains going Thursday, August Hlh, good for return on any train up to and Including August 2ith. The rata from Scranton will bo $5,00 for adults and $2.50 for children between tho ages of 5 and 12 years. Route will bo via Manunku Chunk and Philadelphia! Passengers taking trains connecting via tho Delaware bridge have no change of stations en route. The dates select-, ed for this excursion were made with the view of giving thoso desiring an outing at thejioushoro tho most delight ful and interesting part of tho season. Apply to the local ticket ugent for schedule of tho several trains dally. " Knights of Pythias Mooting, San Francisco, Tho Nickel Plate railroad will sell August 1st. to 10th. Inclusive, special excursion tickets, Huffalo, N, Y. to SUn Francisco and return at rate $62.00, good returning to Sept. 30th., account abovo meeting. Best nccoinmodatlous, fast time, lowest rates. Seo nearest agent or write R, i;. Payne, general agent, 201 Main street, Buffalo, N, Y. Homeseelcers' Excursion. To points all through tho West via Nickel Pluto railroad. Lowest rates, bsst accommodations. Through tourist car service, linebt coaches. Club meals 35c to $1.00, ulbo meals a la carte, See nearest agent or wilte R. K. Pane, general agent. 281 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y. Sunday Excursions. During the summer season, tho IJrle Ralroad company will sell Sunday ex cursion tickets to Maplowood und Lake Ariel at rate of ono way fare for round trip from stations on Wyoming division. Unto from Scranton to Maplewood. to cents; to Lake Ariel, 75 cents. 4 f i, A