is. V ' JM ft y THE SCKA1NTUJV TKlBUNJa-FlUDAi:. AUGUST 22, 190& 4. si Zl j ft 8 fc ?W The News of SVBRYSBVERB H THUNDER STORM " The Storm Caused Much Damage r Yesterday About Town The Foun- "U dry of Cnrbondnle Metal Works ? Damaged Child Shocked. " During the severest port of yester . day's terrific downpour of rnln, the Hug-polo on " Hie southern end of the Ciirbondulo Metul Works foundry nt- traeted the lightning, a bolt striking the building with a crush that could bo heard above the severe storm. The gable of the root was torn off and the building shook with the force of the ! connfaet. The workmen were blinded with dust and many' were considerably , Shocked by the electricity that filled ,. the place with a nauseous odor. To add to the confusion, lights wont out. It was afterwards found that the elec , trio lighting system was crippled. The Iron llugstuft was hurled to a greut distance and rendered unfit for ser vice. The persons employed there consider ( that they had a remarkable escape. PUBLIC BETROTHAL AT CARBONDALE The Engagement of Miss Letitia Pug liano, of the Pioneer City, to Vin cent Cassese, of Scranton, Was Announced Wednesday. The most prominent social event of the year among Italian people wus held at the home of Pllgllauo brothers, on DumlufC street, Wednesday evening, when the betrothal of Miss Letitia Pugllano, niece of Councilman and Mrs. Gabriel I'uglluno, to Vincent Cussesse, of Scranton, the senior member and manager of the firm of Cassese Bros., wholesale grocers and muearonl manu facturers, was announced. The pretty Italian custom of public betrothal was followed. The announcement of the en gagement was made by ltev. Anthony Cerrutl, pastor or Our Lady of Jit. Carmel church, und was followed by the presentation of the ring to Miss rugllano by Mr. Cassese. The wed ding will take place some time In Oc tober. Among those present besides those mentioned above were J. A. Cassese, the Italian banker, and Mrs. Cassese, of Scranton; Mr. and Mrs. Pinto, Mrr Dl Sunchlrico, of this city; the Misses Dlmurtini, of Scranton, and a few other friends of the Pugllano family. The event was followed by a banquet and family social. All of those pres ent enjoyed the evening very much and extended hearty congratulations to the betrothed couple. A Former Resident Dead. George Drockman, a former resident of this city, now of New York, died "Wednesday afternoon at ".45 o'clock. Mr. Brockman was well known in Cnr bondalc, and had many warm friends. Mr. Brockman possessed many of the sterling qualities which do any man honor. lie has been ailing for some time with Inllanmiation of the bowels. He was twenty-live years old and was born In Archbald In IS77, coming to this city In 1SS7. About flvo years ago he left for New York and has since lived there, but has spent his vaca tions every year in this city. He is survived by four sisters, namely, Mrs. Jane Delevau and Mrs. Kate Dllts, of New York; Mrs. Ida Doyle, of Herrick Centre, and Mrs. John Plereij, of this city. The remains will arrive on the early train this morning and will be taken to the homo of Peter A. Stark, on Tenth avenue, and prepared for burial. He will bo buried Saturday af ternoon at 2 o'clock at Urokoslde ceme tery. Sad News. Vera C. Fassett died yesterday morn ing at 7 o'clock of diabetes at the home of her grnndmothe, -Mrs. Emanuel Car penter, of Foster. The child was in her twelfth year and wus a patient suf ferer for the past two years, Yester day morning she was suddenly taken with a sinking spell and quietly lapsed Into an unconscious state, out of which she never rallied. She was a bright and Interesting child and beloved by a large number of acquaintances. The deceased was well known In this city, being a niece of J. P. A. Tlngley, who she frequently visited. The funeral ar rangements have not yet been made. Mx Brewster's Funeral. The funeral of the late Ernest Brew- ff-" ' ' .i.iMmtf-c'rr.-,,-..jfuJ.'ajrf-f-v.i HMBM I VMT .PACKflGBFOK. I 3 - 1 E K '(! ' tAlMt 'iM-Jl2t AiVv SSffl TRYABITA FOOD 1 fowffljrifo Kingly'ready to eat wheat flake cereal, Its thoroughly Imprecated with 'pepsin and celery, and its both a stomach and .ifflhasngw builder. Besides being I Bcifintifla. principles; only specially selected Union Labor is em- IplbyedJa its manufacture, One lainw more oouu iiuuriBumvm man . . POrter HOUSV StOakt Economical housewives should 'otdmrlrom the grocer at onc, and beware of products that are .counterfeiting tho; flame,;? A Startling Novelty and a Doll Re ceipt Bab FRE1 for your grocers name and a 2 cent stamp. TRYABITA FOOD CO., Ltd., Battle Creek, Mich. H Carbondale slcr Will occur In Brooklyn', N. V., this ufternoon. Among thoso who left yes terday to attend the obsequies were Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, Misses Gene vieve and ltosclla SeotF, Mr., and Mrs. V. J. MeDouough and daughter, Mary, of this city; Mrs. 11. K. Taylor, of For est City, and Miss ilessle Mason, of Peckvllle. Has Diphtheria. A youhg child of Mr. and Mrs. Itob crt Davis, of Green' street, Is afflicted with the above dread malady. Snnl tary Ollleer Mofllt has taken the ne cessary precautions to preveht spread of the disease. NEWS IN BRIEF. The personnel of the Crescents for their game with the Green Ridge ama teurs, this afternoon on 'Duffy's field. Is as follows: I. otttis, c; McAndrew, p.; Monoghan, ss.; Pldgeon, lb.; Gal laghy, 2b.; Murray, 3b.; Hosier, If.; Emmett, if.; Cuff, cf. Game to com mence at 3 p. ni, Umpire, Burke. A happy crowd enjoyed a straw ride to Crystal lake, Wednesday und spent the day there. They left at about 9 o'clock and with a loud ringing of cow and sleigh bells they started on their enjoyable ride. They returned nt about 8.30 o'clock In the evening. Those pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. George VV. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Moso Myers, Mrs. Huttle Milliard, Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dlmock nnd children, Mr. and Mrs. George Mor ris and Misses Jennie Myers and Mer tle Giles, of this city, and Miss Maud Hull, Stella Prussia and Mrs. Charles Myers, of Port Jervls, Mrs. E. A. Butan, of Matamorlp. Clayse Woody, of Vine street, Is able to be around again, after a seven weeks' Illness of pleurisy. The funeral of Homer Van Gorder, jr., occurred yesterday afternoon, with Interment In St. Hose, cemetery. The Brokers and their lady friends hired a special car from the Scranton Traction company last night and jour neyed to Serunton, where they attended a dance at Selgel's academy. One of the younger members of the family of Thomas Cannon, on Sand street, wns slightly shocked by the lightning during yesterday's storm. After medical attendance was secured the child rallied. The local post, Grand Army of the Republic, uttended the seven county reunion in Scranton, Wednesday. Most of the members were accompanied by their families. The large culm bank that is slowly beiing consumed by Are in the Belmont section of the town, causes a good deal of annoyance to residents nearly. It is especially obnoxious during a rain storm, as the vapors arising envelop the whole neighborhood. The two mammoth structures that are in course of erection north of the city line, are rapidly Hearing comple tion. The huge Northwest breaker will undoubtedly be ready for activity when the strike is ended. The brick work on the new armory Is completed, and Contractor Hansen Is busy with the woodwork. There wus a jolly gathering of young people at the homo of Miss Rose O'Rourke, on Wyoming street, Wednes day night. The gathering was for the purpose of taking kodak pictures. Mr. P. A. Walker worked the camera. About sixteen carload of excursion ists accompanied the George W. West division, No. 10S, Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers to Lake Poyntello yesterday. They report an excellent time and a hearty approval of the noon-day spread. There were people In attendance from points on the Ontario and Western system as far distant as Norwich and Mlddletown, N. Y. A number of friends of the campers at Maguntlcook camp has enjoyed a drive to Newton lake to visit them. The boys are having a most delightful time and all of them are well. Among the latest visitors of the camp are Mrs. John D. Davis, of Washington street, Mr. and Mrs, Morgan Watklns and family, of Wyoming street, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lewis and family, of Wyoming street, who were there last Wednesday. The engine pulling train No. 4 on the Delaware & Hudson, Wednesday night became disabled near Lanesboro. The train was several hours late arriving here. The operation whjch was to have taken place yesterday morning on Michael Cogglns. of Powderly road, was postponed. Mr. Cogglns was con siderably Improved yesterday and the physicians recommended the postponing of the operation. A crowd of young people from this city will attend a party at Herrick Center this evening. They will leave here at about 7. o'clock and drive to the little town up the valley. The party Is being held at the home of Miss FRINGE CHEN of China is vist ing this country with the view of getting ideas from our indus tries s u r e 1 y some epicure will introduce hinv to prepared according to smci Dig IOC. paCKag vwn- Jennie Bennett, who Is welt known In the society circles of the (own. A crowd of people enjoyed a drive to Crystal lake yesterday. Among those who enjoyed the drive were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vull, Mrs. Katharine May, Miss Anna Stevens, Mrs. Samuel Vail, and Mrs. Irwin Vail. Tllman ltoblnson, the' well known contractor, fell yesterday while per forming his duties and sprained his right leg nnd dislocated his knee cap, while very, painful, the Injury Is not serious and he will be nble to bo around In a few days. ' ltev. John Byrne, accompanied by his niece, Miss Luelle Byrne, returned to Home, N. Y yesterday, after a short visit with relatives In this city. Miss Byrlie will make her future home In the Empire state. She has a host of friends In this city who regret her de parture and extend their best wishes. THE PASSING THEONCJ. 1. T. rtCllly, of Scranton, called on friends In thtsaHy Wcdncmlny. Mlw Florence" Wnsmnn, of Pearl street, Is visiting friends In Iloncsdalo. John McDonough and Jnmes Toolan re turned Wednesday from New York city. Hugh Price, of Dundaff street, re turned Wednesday from a month's visit Willi relatives in Philadelphia, Misses Mzzlo Council, of Now York city, nnd Margaret Lenchan, of Plttston, are the cucsts of Mr. and Mrs. II. V. Wasman. on Pearl street. Miss Blanche I.avln, of Plttston, Is tho guest of her aunt, M,lss Murla Grady, of Pike street. Miss May Little Is tho guest of tho Misses Collier, of Plttston. Miss Nora Ncalon has returned from a trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mrs. Thomas Tomblyn nnd Mrs. Hort nittti, of Clrcon Itldge, spent tho day with friends In this city Wednesday. Mrs. A. J. Miller, of Seelyvllle, ana daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Price, of Peckvllle, and Mrs. Irving Bunnell, of Green Ridge, vl.ylted relatives und friends In town Wed nesday. Mrs. Kllmore, of Hazleton, Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kupp, of Wy oming street. Mrs. A. F. Hnrwood Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Klzer, at Klzertown. Messrs. Daniel Davis, Morgan Thomas, John Jones, of this city, and Dr. Rich ards, of Slojington, comprise a party that spent yesterday at Crystal lake. Mrs. John Mannlon and family are at Crystal lnko. J. P. McUurnoy nnd wife, of New York city, who have been spending the past two weeks with friends here, returned home yesterday. J. B. Brown and wife, of Iloncsdalo, were visitors In town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martin, of Plttston, were callers In this city Wednesday. Lawrence Mclvln Is spcndlns a few days nt Atlantic City. A. P. Layton, of Wllkes-Bnrre, Is In the city. Miss Margnfct Trnlnor, of Hyde Park. Is being entertained by Miss Gertrude Gll marttn, on Cottage street. William Curtis, of Scranton, was a caller In town Wednesday". Mrs. N. F. Stephens has returned from n visit with her parents at Coudersport. Messrs. and Mesdamcs Patrick Cardcn and Michael Price and families are spelling the day at Crystal lake. Frank McDonough and sister, Sarah, are visiting nt Oneontn, N. Y. Kdward Gllhool is on the sick list. Miss Mary Gallaghy. the Church sti'eet milliner, Is spending a few days at Crystal Inn. Mrs. George A. Davis, of Spring street, and Mrs. Frank Davis, of IJnlondale, are visiting In Albany, N. Y. They will also go down the Hudson to New York city. John Morgan has resumed his work nt tho Ilondrlek works after several weeks' absence. Miss Kathryn Klrkwood. of River street, Is visiting friends In Scranton. Miss Madeline Farrell has returned homo after a week's visit In Scranton. Misses Kmma nnd Mary Coogan, An nie Hart, Mary Barrett, Katie Scott and Alice Connor have retained from a ten days' outing nt East Benton. Misses Maggie Mannlon nnd Mamie Hart, of Cottage street, are visiting Scranton friends. Miss Jennie Bennett, of Herrick Center, returned to her home today after a visit with friends here. H. J. Hermans, representing the Fair banks, Morse Co., of Chicago, Is the guest of James Robinson, on Wyoming street. J. D. Barrett, of this city, nnd a party of ladles from Scranton, spent yesterday nt Crystal lake. Miss Anna .Walsh, formerly of thin city, now of Scranton, Is visiting Miss Cora Franey at her homo on Pike street. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McBurney. who have been visiting friends in this city for the past ton days, have returned to their homo In New York city. John Kendall, of Peckvllle, Is visiting friends In this city. Miss Agnes nnd Anna- Connor, of Scran ton, who havo been tho guests of John Barrett, of tho West Side, for the past two weeks, roturned home yesterday. Miss Clara Hobbs, of Belmont street, has resigned her position as forelady at tho Empire Silk mill. Miss Annie Farley, of Belmont street, Is spending n week's vacation at Mt. Pleasant. Curt ond Ory Leo enjoyed a drive to Chapman lake, whero they attended a llsh picnic. E. A. Wonnncotl, tho well known Doln waro and Hudson baggagemaster, enjoyed a drive to Crystal lake yesterday. Miss Hannah Doud, the efllcicnt clerk at Wonnacott'B laundry, Is enjoying a week's vacation. Miss Beatrice Hobbs has resigned her position In tho Empire Silk mill. Mrs. Nelson Black well, of Kingston, Is visiting at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Wnnacott, at their residence on Dnrte avenue. Henry Battlo Is calling on Archbald friends today. Miss Bornlco Wllsey, of Sidney, N. Y Is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Shel ly, nt her homo on Salem avenue, Martin Henly, or Wllkes-Barro, Is visit ing relatives on Church street. S. B. Swingle nnd R. II. Trallcs, two well known sportsmen, spent yesterday fishing at Newton lake. Mrs. Fred Sherman and guests, Mrs, Glason, Mrs. Kutherino May, spent Wed nesday ut Sirs. Sherman's slater, Mrs. William Tuylor, at their homo In Green Rlclgo. Tho Misses Maud Hull and Stella Prus sia, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Moses Myers, leuvo this ovenlng for their .homo In Port'Jorvis. sirs, Jimuimi Elevens and children, Robert and Alma, of Summit avenue, are visiting In Sturruccn. Mrs. R. McMlchael, nf Munch Chunk, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Mllllgan, at her homo on Summit avenue, Mrs. Charles Ilallock and Mrs. James Smith spent yesterday In Jormyii. The Mlfcsvs Ella Harte, Leila Hiu;to and Bridget Gothtns fiiid a plcusant drive to crystnl litlco yesterday, J, A. Hoole, who 1ms been spending his vacation ut Oceun Grove, has returned, Mr, and Mrs. George O, Chapman und Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of yo. Doctor.' "I am Just up froiri a hard spell of the flux" (dysentery) says Mr, T. A. Pinner, a well known merchant of Drummond, Ten a. "I useM ono small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, und Diar rhoea Remedy und wns cured without having a doctor. I consider It the best cholera medicine In the world.'" There Is no need of employing a doctor when this remedy la used, for no doctor can prescribe a better 'medicine for bowel complaint In any form either for chil dren or adults.. It never falls and, is pleasant to take. For sale by all druggists, TRY THIS TEST. And see if your Kidneys are Diseased. A very simple wny to determine whether your kidneys or bladder are diseased is to put some of your urine in a glass tumbler and let it stand 84 hours ; if it has a sedi ment or a cloudy, ropy or stringy appear ance, If It Is pale or discolored, you do not need a physician to tell you that you nro in a dangerous condition. Dr. David Kennedy's Favorito Romedy speedily cures Euch serious symptoms as pain In back, inability to hold urine, a burning scalding pain in passing it, frequent de sire to urinato, especially at night, nnd tho staining of linen by your urine. The Rev. Aaron Coons, D.Dpastorof thoM.E.ChurchofRhinccHff,N.Ysays "I most sincerely believe that Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Is the best kidney, liver and blood medicine made, and urgently recom mend it, for I know by experience it will do all that is claimed for it." "Favorite Remedy" is a vegetablehelp to the stomach nnd bowelsin performing their duties properly. It overcomes and permanently cures dyspepsia, indigestion biliousness and rheumatism. It is abso lutely harmless and purely vegetable. It contains no narcotics or minerals in any form, no dangerous stimulants, no rrier cury or poisons,, and is the only kidney medicine that docs not constipate. It is for sale by all druggists in the M0W 80 Oent Size and the regular $1.00 size bottles less than a cent a dose. Samfle bottle enough for trial, free cy mail. Or. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, N. V. Dr. DtU Kennedy' Magic Kjo S1to for all ilacatcs or InOammatlens of tbe Ere. S5c. daughter, Laura, who havo spent tho past few weeks rusticating nt Prompton, have returned. Miss May Horan, of Scott street, hns returned homo after a two weeks' vlalt In Dunmore. Miss Katie Murray, of Battle avenue, Is visiting friends In Scranton nnd Oly phant. Mrs. Kdward Burke, of New York city, Is visiting at the homo of her parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas Toolan. Michael Scanlon, Jr., of Jersey City, Is visiting his parents on Powderly street. John Brldgctt was In Forest City on business yesterday. Miss May Gaughan left yesterday for a visit with New York friends. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. The farmer's annual fish picnic at Laek Chapman yesterday was a very enjoyable affair and was attended by nearly a thousand people. The weather at times appeared threatening, but tho dark clouds rolled away and were suc ceedd with brilliant sunshine and with the fresh breeze that Is characteristic of the lake, the day might truly be said to be an Ideal one for a' picnic. Hundreds of people from nearby towns were also at the lake, and Scranton was represented by County Superinten dent Taylor and others. A dozen kinds of fish were served, and there was an abundance of eatables. " Camp ,01y phan, with its phonograph, attracted the attention of many, while tho danc ing pavilion and Dr. 'Davis' naptha launch and row boats were also well patronized. A new foot hall team was organized at a meeting held In the Artesan Hose rooms, on Tuesday evening. The players will meet Saturday afternoon for their first practice and will con tinue to do so every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. As soon as the season opens, the new club will endeavor to capture the scalps of the Honesdale players, after which they will challenge the Carbondale Indians. The home grounds will be Fowler's Park. Quite a number from Jermyn and Mayfleld went to the clam bake at Poyntelle yesterday. Mrs. David Harris, of Second street, met with a painful accident nt Chap man lake yesterday, a door of one of the cottages falling upon her and cut ting a deep gash In her lip, which bled profusely. Henry Hcmelright, a trained nurse, who was fortunately present, stopped the flow of blood, nnd she was brought to her home, where Dr. Jackson attended her. OLYPHANT The funeral' of Mrs. John Cawley, of, Grassy street, took place from her late home yesterday morning. A high muss of requiem was sung by Rev. John J. OVDonncll, of St, Patrick's church. A largo concourse of sorrowing friends were In attendnnee, and theln evident sorrow attested the high regard in which they heft the deceased woman. Tho following were "the pallbearers: Dennis O'Connor, William McManes, George Hunlghcn, John Donnelly, Mich ael Lawler and John C'urran. St. George's Episcopal mission will hold services In Cullender's hull on Scott street, this evening at 1.30 o'clock. Rev. E. J. Haughton will havo charge, Mrs. Rossar Reynolds and Sirs. Ivor Parry und daughter, Lottie, of West Scranton, were the guests of Mrs. An; nle Evans, of Lackawanna street, yes terday, i A number of young popple gathered ut the home of Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Brlstley, of Blnkely, yesterday, to cele- brute the twelfth birthday of their daughter, Jessie. Singing and games wero Indulged In, after which dainty refreshments were served. The host ess was tho recipient of many pretty and useful gifts, Fred Berry, of Carbondale, was a caller In town yesterday. Miss Mume Sargo Is visiting relatives in Hhlcushlnny. Miss Gertie Dearie left yesterday for a weeits vacation nt Luke Poyntelle. A large number of people from here attended tho fnrmers't picnic at Lake Chapman, yesterday, Mrs! Lucy Cosgrove returned to her homo In Norrlstown, yesterday, after spending a few days here, Mlssea Annie Patten, Celine Weight- man und Florence Jones spent yester duy at Carbondale, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Dardls and daughter returned homo, yesterday from Honcsdnle, Miss Mury O'Connor Is spending a few Uuys at Hawley, Misses May Evans and Lillian Tuylor attended the funeral of a friend In Hyde Park, yesterday, ahchbaIp. II. A. Nleineyer, of Scranton, was a business caller In town yesterduy, P. Y Donnelly, of Curbondale, was a pleasant culler In town yesterday, iMrs, John Mulrooney, of Salem street, lA visiting relatives In Philadelphia. Sam Mendelson, of Maytleld, wus a caller In town. yesterday, There, was.an Interesting game of ball Connolly & Wallace Scranton's Shopping; Center ' Quality is a question of manu facture, price a question of mer chandising. A right combination of the two makes the successful store. Shirt Waists, 25c A few, not over five dozen, regular $1,00 Waists are to be closed out today and Saturday moming'at 25c. They are mostly white, although there are a few colors among the lot. Not all sizes, but still we may have your size; worth en quiring about anyway. : X Pearl Buttons Buttons are not talked about often in our ads, but this is not an ordinary button sale. 2,000 cards of fine white Pearl Buttons at 10c a card, two dozen but tons on a card, in the regular small and medium sizes, suitable for underwear waists, dresses, etc. The New Flannelettes The new flannelettes are here and in greater variety than we -have ever had them before. 121Alc fr Eclipse Flannels A spft, fine cotton, flannel, printed in the most beautiful designs and color ings; almost like a French flannel. Outing Flannels i Jc and Sc a yard, equal to the grades sold in other stores at 8c and 10c. Our 5c outings have become one of the standards of the store. W For Wrappers, Night Gowns, Pajamas, Children's Dresses and a thousand J and one other purposes. J We can hardly get them from the mill' fast enough. X Connolly & Wallace f In town yesterday, the West Side Browns winning by a score of 10 to 6. Quite a number from this place at tended the fish picnic at Chapman lake yesterday. P. F. Brogan spent yesterday at Chapman lake. Miss Maggie Duffy, of Parsons, Is visiting relatives in town. TAYLOR. The Reds wero again victorious yes terday afternoon, when they defeated the Crescents, of Pine Brook, on the Riverside Park, in a contest which proved quite interesting. With Morris, Ilnyes and Glynn out of the game, the Reds were greatly handicapped, but nevertheless the home team were able to gain a victory. Welsenfluh occu pied tho box for the homo team nnd was lilt quite hard at times. The visit ing pitcher was also hit hard and wns poorly supported. Tho rain stopped the contest in the eighth Inning. The score: Taylor 0 2 G 1. 0 0 0 x S Crescents 1 0 0 0 -1 0 2 0-7 The funeral of Willie, tho twelve months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Kdmunds, of Union street, took place yesterday afternoon. Services were heldn the house at 2.30 o'clock, Rev. Dr. "ii. H. Harris ofllclatlng. Burlnl was made In the Forest Home cemetery. Mrs. Rlnker and Mrs. Swartz, of Wllkes-Borre, are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. H. Jones, of Mun street. Washington camp, No. 492, Patriotic Order vSons of America, will meet this evening In regular session. The elerks of this town defeated tho clerks -of Old Forge on the Riverside grounds Wednesday afternoon by a score of 22 to 12. Tho visiting clerks were no match for the clerks of this borough and were easily defeated. Invincible commundery, No. 2G2, Knights of Malta, will meet this even ing In regular session. Superintendent B. J, Evans, of Scranton, wns a business caller In town yesterday. Mrs. John R. Price, Mrs. Henry Evnns and Thomas Grlflltlis nrrlved home yesterduy from their trip to Wales, their native land. The latter was accompnnled by his niece, Miss Alice Harris. Z. D. Edwards and children, of Blake ly, visited at tho homo of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, of Main street, the fore-part of the week. Mrs. A. W. AValsh and sonj Eugene, of Clinton, Iowa, have returned to their home, after spending the past few days as guests at tho Mulherln residence, on Muln street, Hon, John Mulherln, of Augusta, Ga., Is visiting his brother, Contractor P, Mulherln, of Muln street. E. M. Barnes, of tlio Stundard Elec tric Light company, bus been tendered tho position of superintendent of line men for the American Electric com pany, of Auburn, N, Y nnd will move there on Sept. 1, Btuto of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ts.: Flunk J. Cheney makes oath that ho Is senior partner of tho firm of i J, Cheney & Co., doing business in the City ofrTo ledo, County and Statu aforesaid, and that said linn will pay the sum of ana hundred dollars for each and ovory ruse of Catarrh that cannot bo cared by tho use of Hull's C'aturrh Cure. FRANK J. CllKNKY. Sworn to beforo mo and subset Ibcd In my presence, this Cth day of December, A. D l&Sti. Seal J A. W. CIUJASON. Notary Public, Hall's Catarrh Suro Is taken Internally, and acts directly on tho blood unci mu cous surfaces pf the system. Send for testimonials, free. FRANK J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Bold by all druggists, TJc. Hall's Family Pills are tho best- The Store Closes at Noon lm5?i,fl llf ' 'y"tMi6fr Hftv 1 luUffgi" 'i " rmtv- Williams & Our Furniture Makes Happy Homes, 129 WYOMING AVENUE, CUBA LOAN DELAY EXPLAINED, Roason for President Palma's Action, According' to Washington. Cy Exclusive Wire from The Associated I'rcw. Washington, Aug, 21. Tlio announce, nient from Havana thut tho Cubiiu loan of $35,000,000 might be nold up hus not been communicated olllclally to the United States government, but tho re port thut suc-lt wus the cuso was re ceived with considerable favor by oill clals Interested In Cuban affairs, Tho United States government litis given no Intimation to Culm thut the proposed loan did not meet with favpr, but'tho fact that Minister Squlcrs' dis patch relating to it wus communicated to tho treasury department und dis cussed among olllcluls here us to its relation to the provisions of tho Piatt amendment, probably was considered by President Palma an unofllciul ex pression that the, loan was injudicious lat this time; We smile at some of the old fashioned shops in Scranton. No doubt some of our methods will raise a smile a decade or two hence. Saturday. Visit the Williams andMcAnulty Store The home of Scranton's greatest display in new and artistic Carpets, Draperies, Furniture and Wall Paper. We are pleased to en tertain visitors at any time. 5 Regarding the proposed tariff In Cuba another unofllciul Intimation has been mudo that tho changes, owing to the Increases upon tho products of the United Stutes, probably would Injure the prospects of reciprocity between ths countries, "i CHICAGO THREATENED WITH COAL FAMINE By Exclusive Wire from The Associated rr. Chicago, Aug. 21. An Immediate hard coal faiuluo threatens Chleugo. In tho entire city there was not more than &. 000 tons on baud tonight and ns ono-lmlC of that has ill ready been contracted for or bought outright, tho public has only 25,000 tons of the hard fuel available for purchase. Usually at this time of tho year thoro are 300,000 tons of hard coal within tho corporuto limits. Heretofore unlimited iiuuntlllcs could bo purchased at J7.-3 a ton, but today the majority of tho dealers were asking (3.50 a ton and omo of them wanted (3. McAnulty - J'-'-4fH Vi t - ,-ciJ- . - i
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