THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1899. 5 Determination 3 To succeed begets success. Just Determination succeed bread sures success, because you soon discover that with "Snow White" Flour success is easy, and you succeed in succeeding because you sought success in the proper manner. All grocers sell "Snow White." We only wholesale it." The Weston Mill Co. Scranton.
Olyphant. ADIES' SHIRT WAISTS aundered Perfectly ACKAWANNA308 Penn ave. A. B. Warman REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.
In pursuance of a resolution of the Republican county committee, passed at a regular meeting on Saturday, Aug. 19, 1899, the county convention will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 2 p. in the court house, Scranton, for the purpose of computing returns and transacting such other business as shall be brought before Vigilance committees will hold primary elections on Saturday, Sept. 23, 1899, between the hours of 4 and 7 p.
m. election district shall elect at said primary election three qualified persons to serve as vigilance committee for the next ensuing calendar year, whose names shall be certified to on the returns to the county convent Candidates who have thus far registered their names with the secretary and those who are desirous of registering will serve the requirements of rule 7, which reads as follows: "Each candidate shall pay! his assessment to the county chairman at least 20 days before the primary election, or his name will not be printed on the official ballot." Saturday, Sept. 2, is the last day for registering and paying the assessment. E. N.
WILLARD, J. E. WATKINS, Chairman. Secretary. PERSONAL.
Miss Elizabeth Merrill, of Jefferson avenue, is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Keller are Ocean Grove. Rev.
Rogers Israel will return Friday from Eaglesmere. Mrs. M. R. Walter, of Monroe avenue, is visiting at Ocean Grove.
Mr. F. A. Flynn, of Jefferson avenue, is in New York city for a few days. Miss Ida Weichel, of Franklin avenue, is visiting friends in New York city.
Misses Clara and Tillie Lauer have returned from their summer trip to Atlantic City. Select Concilman Chittenden has returned after a two weeks' trip through Connecticut. Mr. John Thomas, baggageman at the D. H.
depot, left yesterday for a trip to the a Adirondacks. Mrs. Mary Throop Phelps and nephew, Benjamin Throop, have returned from Atlantic City. Mr. James and Thomas Campbell, Freeland, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. P. F. Lynott, of Olive street. Rev.
R. F. Y. Pierce, who has been spending the month at Ocean Grove, will return home Friday. Mr.
John Murray, of Newark Valley, is visiting at the home of his uncle, Mr. John Murray, of Emmet street. Mr. and Mrs. M.
M. Ruddy and sons, John A. and James, and daughter Sadie left yesterday for Asbury Park. Messrs. Charles Leber, of Hampton street, and Thomas Powell, of Summit avenue, will leave for Keystone Academy next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacArthur, of South Washington avenue, left MonJay for Buffalo, N. where they will visit relatives for a few weeks. Mrs.
Kraemer and Miss Claghorn, of Lackawanna hospital, will return the latter part of this week from month's vacation in Canada. Rev. Charles Robinson, D. pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, will return from his vacation today and will be present at the weekly prayer meeting tonight. Mr.
Horace Young, of Albany, general manager and second cf the D. H. road, and C. R. Manville, superintendent of the Pennsylvania division, were in the city today.
The marriage of Mr. John W. Fitzgibbon, superintendent of motor power of the Lackawanna road, and Miss Mary Jordan, of Adams avenue, is announced to take place at St. Peter's Cathedral on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
orA Announcements have received the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Truman Guild, of Walton, N. parents of Rev. Dr.
G. E. Guild, the Providence Presbyterian church of this city, to take place at Walton, next Tuesday, Sept. 5. CHANCE MEETING IN BATTLE.
Two Men From Opposing Armies Rush Into Each Other's Arms. Get an old soldier started, and be can reel them off by the yard. This one is from the same source: "During Stonewall Jackson's Arst valley campaign and the day before the battle of Cross Keys I was standing," said an ex- Confederate officer, "with several other officers of Elwell's division under the shade of a clump of trees in an old field overlooking a deep cut in the road through which the troops were marching. Suddenly I observed Major Bob Wheat, the famous commander of Wheat's battalion of Dick Taylor's Louisiana brigade, looking intently forward at a lot of Foderal prisoners approaching under guard. Wheat was a most magnificent specimen of manhood, and, guided by his intense gaze, I soon singled out among the prisoners the object of it, a man of like proportions to himself.
In a moment more Wheat had rushed down the bank with outstretched arms, exclaiming: 'Oh, yes, you! I thought that was you giving us so much "The prisoner opened wide his arms and rushed to meet Wheat in an embrace which showed to us onlookers how tender must have been their relations in the past and how great their friendship still. After a long embrace Wheat told his friend to march on to Richmond, and he would see that he was well cared for and soon exchunged. Then, turning to us, Wheat explained that the Federal officer was Colonel Windham, an Englishman, who had served with him on General Abusana's staff in the Garibaldian strugglo for Italdan freedom. "Old civil war days famous for pleasant meetings like that." -Philadelphia Times. ELI VAIL IS DEPOSED He is No Longer Chairman of the Engineers' Committee.
IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK They Thought Mr. Vall's Position With the Company was a Poculiar -William Penn Morgan Wiil Succeed W. S. Langstaff at the Diamond Mine Trainmen With Superintendent Russell. General Railroad News of Interest.
The disagreement between the members of the grievance committee of the Lackawanna engineers is far more serious than was at first supposed. The internal troubles have resulted in the deposing of Chairman Eli Vail, of Scranton, and the selection of Charles Swallow, of Kingston, in his stead. A prominent engineer let the cat out of the bag yesterday in regard to this serious phase of the matter and the story went from mouth to mouth with great rapidity. It was to the effect that the members of the committee had decided that Mr. Vail was hardly the man to be at the head of the committee and had asked him to step down and out.
Mr. Vail is traveling engineer for the Lackawanna company and it was owing to this fact that he was deposed. The members of the committee, according to the story, thought that Mr. Vail's relations with the company were much different than those of the ordinary throttle pullers, owing to the fact that he held a supervising position. After he had been deposed from the committee Charles Swallow, extra passenger engineer, of Kingston, was named in his place.
This change was made the latter part of last week. Owing to the quietness with which the change had been made, the above story sounded rather improbable, it was verified by Robert Rose, of Buffalo, a member of the committee, last night. Mr. Rose was seen at the Jermyn, where he was engaged in conversation with Grand Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood. The reporter first asked how many 1 members comprised the committee.
"Eight," responded Rose. is your chairman?" "Mr. Swallow." "Is that Charles Swallow, of Kingston?" "Yes, I believe it is." "How long has he been chairman?" "Since last week." "Why, I thought Eli Vail was chairman. How that?" asked the reporter. "Well, we made a change," remarked Mr.
Rose as he arose and away, putting an end to the interview. Chief Arthur, who was sitting beside Mr. Rose, nodded his head affirmativeily during conversation the and progress was of well the aware above of the importance of the admissions made. The engineers and Mr. Arthur had two sessions yesterday but, according to his statement, nothing of importance transpired.
The committee will meet with President Truesdale in Superintendent Russell's office at 10:30 o'clock this morning, when it is hoped that an amicable adjustment of matters can be made. The trainmen's committee and SuRussell and his division perintendent superintendents held two conferences yesterday at the Y. M. C. A.
parlors. I When the committee met in the morning the real work before it was taken up in earnest and the requests by one, the meeting of taken up one afternoon having simply been Monday for the purpose of and arranging settling the preliminaries. The work progressed fairly well during the item day, considering the fact that as each was taken up it was in the petition thoroughly discussed before any action was taken. of the committee, when The members by a reporter anyseen about the business of the day thing tell how far along the schedule or even The railroad officials they had gone. likewise reticent, preferring to were the work was finished bewait until fore giving out anything for publication.
Miller, of Bangor and President Portland road was in the city yesterthe guest of some of the Lackaday officials. The rumor that the canna would like to absorb Mr. Miller's road still gains considerable Lackawanna railroad circles, but it is credence in denied by the officials of both firmly roads, the Bangor and Portland people their road is not for sale. saying S. Langstaff, foreman at the DiaW.
mine of the Delaware, Lackamond and Western railroad, will be wanna succeeded Sept. 1 by William Penn until recently connected with the Briggs shaft of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company. The above change was announced by Superintendent Loomis, of the coal department, yesterday afternoon and was the first official intimation given of the status of affairs. For some days past a persistent rumor has circulated around the city to the effect that Mr. would be replaced soon, but Langstaff it could not be authenticated.
When Loomis was seen regarding the Mr. he refused to confirm it, but virstory tually admitted it as published in yesterday's Republican. Some months ago Mr. Langstaff made the statement that he would resign his position under the never company, and that if management wished a vacancy in the foremanship the Diamond mine that it would of to create one. Evidently this have has been done, for at Superintendent office yesterday when asked Loomis' particularly about the resignation and when it had been forwarded.
Chief Clerk Tobey remarked that they had not seen any resignation as yet. William Penn Morgan, the successor of Mr. Langstaff, is one of the best known figures in mining circles in the anthracite regions, his appointment will be accorded a meed of praise. He is a gentleman eminently qualified for the position and has enjoyed years of experience in mining. Mr.
Morgan succeeded Reese G. Brooks as foreman at Briggs' shaft some years ago when Mr. Brooks resigned. He held that position while the colliery was owned and operated by the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company, but when the property was recently purchased by the Scranton Coal company he resigned. Regarding the story that Mr.
Langstaff intended taking up his residence in Ohio, his wife said there was nothing in it as far as she knew. She had just renewed the lease for the quarters occupied by her as a millinery store for years and she would hardly have done so had it been the intention of Mr. Langstaff to forsake Scranton. Mr. Langstaff and Alfred Harvey are now in after Councilman, business matters in which they are interested, but the business is of such a nature that it will not require 'Mr.
Langstaff's presence in Ohio only occasionally. One of the new features of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific in train service is the equipment of its passenger locomotives with smoke consumers. It is claimed by the management that these devices do away entirely with the black smoke which at times becomes so disagreeable. Recently a company was formed in New Jersey, in which Boston capitalists were largely interested, to construct locomotive smoke consumers. The company has succeeded in its product on the market already.
President Truesdale, of the Delaware, Lackawanna Western railroad rea fused to admit yesterday that was any trouble with the locomotive engineers, and that the brakemen were espousing the former's cause, according to the New York Commercial. "The papers will have a strike declared," he said, yesterday, "whether there is one or not." He said he had received advices from Superintendent Russell, who had conferred with Chief Arthur, the Brotherhood. "As I know," continued President Truesdale, "there is no change in the situation. I have never heard of any complaints from the men, and I would have learned of the trouble if there from the newspapers. Regarding the report that the brakemen disposed to strike in case the engineers so, President Truesdale would make no comment.
It is stated that no meeting was held yesterday between representatives of the engineers and Superintendent Russell, as the latter matter, the friends of the men claim, is rapidly reaching a crisis. A device to which the Pennsylvania railroad is giving an extensive trial, promises to relegate to the past the discomforts of the fast-holding window sash. These easily press together, and by so doing a catch is released and the window do then automatically rises. This is the result of weights on pulthe sides. The spring holds leys on window down, and once it is rethe leased the weights do the rest.
The simplicity of the thing commends it, and it seems likely to become both popular and permanent. the improvements at Steelton the Of World says: "The large addiRailway tion which is being made to the freight office of the Pennsylvania railroad at Steelton is assuming proportions. A of carpenters is at work. large force The improvement necessitated by increased freight shipments from the works at Steelton and the office the will be fitted up with all improvements." The annual meeting of the Iowa Central Railway company will be on held Sept. 8, at of the company Notices have been sent in Chicago.
out to the stockholders of the company election will take place for that an three directors, whose terms expire of the fiscal year. The with the ending also states that a dividend of notice cent. will be declared on the per stock. Probably the most preferred of tin will be important part discussion of the sale of the road the p*rnome circulation the time past great regarding rumors western sale have of systems. been the in road.
and yesterday they were conR. Morse is the vicefirmed. George and treasurer of the road. president It is understood that the Vanderbilts' offer for the Albany and Boston was the New York Central had offerthat Boston and Albany stocked to give $4,000,000 in addition to the holders amount at first proposed, or $8.000,000 and an 8 per cent guarantee, generally reckoned to be equal to a 9 per cent. guarantee.
The terms of the counter proposition are not known, but are said to be at least 1 per cent. more. As the opponents of the lease have already secured proxies for about 000 shares, they are in a situation to dictate terms to a considerale extent. PLUMBERS UNION PICNIC Plumbers Union. No.
90, will confamily a picnic Round Woods on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, September 6. They expect to have large attendance and invite all very friends of the union to picnic with them. They announce that good music will be in attendance and that an excellent floor will be built. Refreshments of all kinds will be served on the grounds SCRANTON TO THE FRONT Ex-Sheriff Robinson Charters a Boat to Meet Dewey. Ex-Sheriff Robinson has decided that inasmuch as Admiral Dewey is unable to come to Scranton next week, that a good representation from Scranton will meet the hero of Manila New York.
With that object in view Mr. Robinson has chartered a large boat which will accommodate 300 or 400 people whom he will invite to accompany him upon the occasion. Bauer's band has been engaged and will be with the Scranton delegation on Sept. 26. It is probable that those invited from this city will leave by a special train the night preceding Dewey's arrival.
LABOR DAY ATHLETICS Races and Boxing Matches WIll Be on the Card. The programme for the Labor Day athletics includes over a half a dozen extraordinary events in the way of professional and amateur bicycle races for valuable prizes. Eaton, McFarland, Kiser and Stephens will all be present in working form. One features will be a fifteen mile between King, of Newark, Earl, of Brooklyn. The entries will close August 31, and should be addressed to W.
A. Potts, Conway House. Australian Paddy German, who is to box James Judge, is sparring daily with James J. Corbett at New York. Splendid Shoe Values.
Elbowed by the -coming stock, all broken lots of shoes are to be sold now. The clearance starts today and ends when the aim is accomplished. Losing money is not pleasant in itself, but necessary at times in the conduct of business. Men's $3 and $4 Shoes at- $2.50 Women's $2.50 Shoes 1.40 Women's $3 and $4 Shoes at. 2.00 Misses' $1.25 and $1.50 Shoes at 95c Men's and Boys' Canvas Oxfords with rubber soles 380 Good sizes, and help to wait on you' Schank Spencer, 410 Spruce St.
DIVORCES WERE EASY For a Taylor Couple Who Will Be Married Soon. HELPED EACH OTHER OUT When Mr. Hatten Secured His Divorce Mrs. Jenkins was One of the Witnesses, and When Her Turn Came Hatten's Slater Returned the ComThey will now Join Their Fortunes in Marriage Peculiar Tale of Husbands and Wives. Milo E.
Hatten and Mary A. Jenkins, both residents of the neighboring borough of Taylor, were granted a marriage license by Clerk of the Courts Daniels and today they will in all probability join hands and hearts at the altar. Behind the wedding is a short history covering a period of a few years, which is rather romantic. commence with Mr. Hatten and Mrs.
Jenkins have both had experience in matrimonial harness before, each one severing the marital bonds by means of the divorce court. Mr. Hatten secured his decree at the November term of common pleas court in 1898 and Mrs. Jenkins secured her in the May term of 1899. There is nothing very strange in the fact that two divorced people are going to get married, if it were not for the circ*mstances surrounding the di- vorces.
HATTEN'S FIRST VENTURE. Milo Hatten married his first wife November 11, 1890, and they lived together exactly years when she deserted him. The desertion was brought about in a peculiar manner. Mrs. Hatten the first was very fond of male society and soon after her marriage commenced to receive the attentions of a young man in Taylor.
She did it openly, the young man calling on her at her husband's home. Hatten stood it for two years and when he objected his wife became angry and deserted him. Mrs. Jenkins in her married life was kept busy having husband arrested and sent to the county jail for abusing her. She was married to Jenkins August 3, 1881, and lived with him until February 19, 1892, when he shook the dust of Taylor from his feet.
During the 11 years that they lived together Mrs. Jenkins caused his arrest half a dozen times. MRS. JENKINS HELPED. manner.
A FAMILY AFFAIR. When the hearing in the Hatten divorce case came on one of the chief witnesses for his side was Miss Ella Hatten, his sister, who swore to the facts set forth in the paragraph above. In making these statements she was corroborated by a number of witnesses, among them being Mrs. Jenkins, the lady who will tomorrow become Mrs. Hatten the second.
She was near neighbor of the Hatten family and" was cognizant of the desertion of Mrs. Hatten the first and also of her fondness for the company of other men her husband. This was all well and good, but when the hearing in the Jenkins divorce case came on a further mix-up occurred, in which the Hatten family found a way to appreciate Mrs. Jenkins work for them in the other divorce case. One of Mrs.
Jenkins' principal witnesses was Miss Ella Hatten, who was also a witness in the other case. This linked the two divorce cases together in an unusual to This peculiar summary of the situation now presents itself. Mrs. Jenkins helped her husband to be secure his divorce and her sister-in-law to be helped her to secure hers. Quite a confamily affair.
on KOENIG'S WIFE ADDIE She Made Life a Burden to Him, He Claims. John Koenig yesterday commenced an action in divorce against his wife, Addie May Koenig, on the ground of abuse. Koenig and his wife, who was formerly Addie May Smith, were married November 6, 1896, and liver together until July 4, 1899, when they separated. Mr. Koenig alleges that his wife has made life intolerable for him reason of her cruel and barbarous treatment, making a continuance of the marital state insufferable.
DEFECTIVE PIPE DRAIN John O'Donnell' Suit Was Heard Yesterday. Testimony in the case of John O'Donnell's suit against the city was heard in the city solicitor's office yesterday before J. Murphy, referee. O'Donnell claims that the water from Cherry a street was diverted to Fig street and that the pipe drain was too small for the additional flow, thereby damaging his property to the extent of $1,000. On behalf of the city it was claimed that the flow of water was not materially increased, but that adjoining lots been raised thus causing the water to flow on plaintiff's land.
Senator Vaughan appeared for the plaintiff and City Solicitor Vosburg for the defendant. CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE TO MEET Sessions Lasting Eight Dava Will Commence Next Month. The fifth annual convention of the and Missionary Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania will take place in this city Sept. 10 to 18. The sessions will be held in a large tent to be pitched on Jefferson avenue, between Delaware street and Electric avenue.
The following services will be held each day: Morning watch, 6 to 7 devotional meeting, 9 to 10 a. Bible study and addresses, 10 to 12 a. praise and testimonies, to 2 to 2:30 p. addresses, 2:30 5 p. Young People's meeting, 7 to 8 p.
addresses, 8 to 9:30 p. m. The following speakers and workers are expected to be present: Rev. A. B.
Simpson, Nyack, N. president Christian and Missionary Alliance; Rev. D. W. LeLecheuer, China, general feld superintendent; Rev.
F. H. Senft, Philadelphia, superintendent Pennsylvania State Auxillary; Mrs. F. H.
Senft, secretary Pennsyl. vania State Auxiliary: Rev. E. D. Whiteside, Pittsburg, superintendent Pittsburg branch: Rev.
James Leishman, Binghamton, N. J. E. Jaderquist, Syracuse, N. Pobert Freeman, Buffalo, N.
J. Hudson Ballard, Elmira, N. Mrs. Anna Medley. Boston, Miss Louise Shepherd, New York, FUNERAL OF T.
J. JORDAN Services at St. Mary's Church Very Largely Attended. The funeral of Thomas J. Jordan, son of the late P.
J. Jordan, took place yesterday from the residence on Meade street, Dunmore. Services were held in St. Mary's church, which was more than filled by the large number of friends in attendance. Rev.
Father Jordan of Rendham, brother to the deceased, was celebrant. Rev. Father 'Hart of Ashley, deacon; Feeley, sub-deaRev. M. B.
Donlan, of St. 'Mary's, Dunmore, master of ceremonies. Rev. Father Milane, pastor of St. Mary's church, Dunmore, of which congregation the deceased was a member, preached the funeral sermon.
The Heptasophs and Elks, both organizations of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral. The pall bearers were selected from the SOcieties and were: W. J. Hall, Frank Bingham, J. F.
Cummings, J. J. Cummings, T. T. C.
DeBow. Interment was made in the Olyphant Catholic cemetery. The funeral procession was one of the largest seen in Dunmore in a number of years. The priests in attendance were: Father Jordan, Rendham; Father Hurst, Ashley; Father Feeley, Father Milane and Rev. M.
B. Donlan, Dunmore; Father Manley, Ashley; Father Kernan, Parsons: Father Quinnan, Pittston; Rev. W. A. Gorman, Minooka; Father Fleming, South Scranton; Rev.
W. P. O'Donnell, Bellevue; Father Carmody, Avoca; Rev. Father Gough, Cathedral: Father Laughran, Father Moylan, Providence; Father Martin, Green Ridge; Father Comerford, Archbald; Rev. Lynott, Jermyn; Rev.
Nealon, Carbondale; Rev. Smoulter, Pleasant 'Mount; Rev. Moffit, Taylor, and Rev. Dunne, Stowell. THEY ARE IN JAIL Kearney and Mackey, Who Robbed Wounded Man at Peckville, Given a Hearing and Committed Last Night-Hunt in a Critical Condition.
Michael Kearney of Jessup and John Mackey of Peckville, who were arrested for robbing William Hunt of Herrick Centre at Peckville, who was seriously injured, were given a hearing before Squire Arnold last night committed to the county jail without bail being required. Hunt lies at the Emergency hospital, Carbondale, in a critical condition, an operation having been performed upon him last night. County Detective Leyshon appeared as prosecutor and swore out a warrant charging the prisoners with highway robbery. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Barney Meehan was the first witness called.
He stated that while returning home from Price's hotel on. Saturday night in company with Messrs. O'Boyle, Kearney, Mackey and Murray, he saw the two defendants walking ahead of them and while passing the place where the wounded man lay they heard cries for help and went to Hunt's assistance. In returning they met the rest of the party waiting on the street car track and Meehan asked what was the trouble and who was there. Kearney replied with an oath that it a good.
The party then went home. Meedrunken man and that Hunt was. no han stated that the next day Mackey admitted to him that he robbed Hunt of $1.65, and that they blew it in for drinks at the different hotels. NOT AWARE OF ACCIDENT. Daniel O'Boyle was next called.
He told the same story as Meehan, but added that in conversation with Kearney that the latter admitted going through Hunt's pockets and that he did not believe that Hunt's back was broken as reported, as Hunt gave them a lively tussel while going through his pockets. He said that it took him all his time to hold Hunt's hands while Kearney robbed him. Mackey was next sworn. He testified as to going to Hunt's assistance and placing the injured man's hat over his eyes. He then returned railroad tracks.
About two later houthe O'Boyle and Thomas Gogne came across Hunt, attracted by his cries, and took him from under the horse and wrapped him in a blanket. They then walked away without giving any further assistance. A thunder storm then arose and nearly drowned the wounded man. WHAT HUNT SAID. David Hunt, a brother of the injured man, then testified and said that he called his brother at the Emergency hospital, whither he was taken on Sunday afternoon, and that while conversing with him he said that the street car struck his wagon and hurled him down the embankment, and while there two men came along and robbed him of $4.50 and left under the horse without rendering, any assistance.
After evidence the justice of the peace committed them withbail to the county jail. Cat by His Own Dog. In James Freeman Clarke's "Nineteenth Century Questions" occurs the following amusing dog story: At one time my dog was fond of going to the railway station to see the people, and I always ordered him to go home, fearing he would be hurt by the cars. Ho easily understood that if ho went there it Was contrary to my wishes. So whenever he was near the station, if he saw me coming, he would look the other way and pretend not to know me.
If he met me anywhere else, he always bounded to meet me with great delight. But at the station it was quite different. He would pay no attention to my whistle or my call. He even pretended to be another dog and would look me right in the face without apparently recognizing me. He gave me the cut direct in the most impertinent manner, the reason evidently being that he knew he was doing what was wrong, and did not like to be found out.
Possibly he may have relied a little on my near sightedness in his maneuver. GREAT PREPARATIONS To Give the Visiting Mailmen a Royal Welcome. THE POSTMASTERS', BANQUET Those Who Have Accepted Invitations- Work Upon the Revlewing Stand and Grand Stand Will Be Commenced Today Concert by Bauer's Band and the Convention Glee Club at Nay Aug Park on Sunday. There is an endless hustle in order to complete the arrangements for the Mailmen's National convention, which will be held in this city during the coming week. This morning a large gang of men will commence the work of erecting the reviewing stand which will occupy the broad sidewalk front of the Federal building, permitting space for those who business to transact at post office Pus pass in the rear of the stand.
A grand stand will be erected on the opposite side of the street, where seats will be sold to those who desire to view the parade opposite the reviewing stand. The asphalt pave on Washington avenue between Spruce and Linden streets will be relaid this week and a number of men were employed yesterday in changing the curb. The distinguished visitors who, will review parade will be Postmaster General Emory Smith, Governor The. Roosevelt, ex-Governor Hastings, and Postmaster Van Cott of New York city. It is not expected that President McKinley will attend.
On Sunday afternoon Bauer's band and the convention glee club wili give an open air concert at Nay Aug park. The club was organized about three months ago by Mr. John T. Watkins, who has directed the rehearsals during that time. An excellent programme has been arranged and it is expected that over 20,000 people will attend the concert.
Invitations for the postmaster's banquet to be held at Hotel Jermyn on Monday have been accepted by the following: Postmaster General C. Emory Smith; Charles W. Scott, Williamsport; James H. Roberts, Binghamton; John A. Witzeg, Buffalo; M.
J. Connors, Chicago; Marcus Mitchell, East Orange, N. F. Campbell, Minneapolis; Clarence W. 'Andrews, Easton; Bernard J.
Curtin, Lynn, Albert H. Young, Cincinnati; Chas. R. Radel, Canton, Ohio; James Atkinson, Fall River, John F. McElroy, Bridgeport, C.
E. Argensinger, Albany; T. V. Powderly, commissioner of immigration; M. A.
Fitzgerald, president New York City Letter Carriers' Association; Shimer, Bethlehem; A. W. Machen, superintendent free delivery, Washington, D. Christ Longhead, Detroit; Hoy Brownlock, Norristown, C. A.
Van Cott, postmaster New York City; Richard Van Cott, superintendent of carriers, New York City; William M. Powell, Hazleton, Francis J. Burke, Syracuse, N. Milton H. Northrup, Syracuse, N.
D. W. Turner, Towanda, C. C. Dustol, Cleveland, Ohio: F.B.
Dickerson, Detroit, Ed. J. Cantwell, secretary National Association, Washington, D. S. C.
Graham, Kansas City, Conrad Frieher, San Francisco; Geo. Reppenu, Long Island city; Theodore M. Hart, Pittston; Wilmot Dunn, Nashville, Elias R. Monford, Cincinnati; F. W.
Ulrich, South Bethlehem; W. A. Smith, superintendent of carriers, Brooklyn; Dr. Armor, Kansas City; D. Fell, Wilkes-Barre; Milton P.
Shautz, Allentown. Chimney Sweeps In Switzerland. In Switzerland the chimney sweep is an official personage. He is the employee of the commune, receiving a fixed salary, his actions controlled by the government, and he himself holding on by the back straps to the car of state. He is also, as many tourists will have noticed, one of the few sons of the Helvetian republic who on Sundays and weekdays sports a tall silk hat.
This he wears with dignity, but it is generally brushed the wrong way. On his official tour he takes it off blandly and informs the householder that he is "empowered by the state to inspect flues." In the canton of Grisons recently the post and title of ramoneur communal was opened to competition. The salary was £32 a year, and the candidates were numerous. But strange thing was that they were mostly village schoolmasters from painful sign of the times in that unrestful land. says L'Italia del Popolo, "be a chimney sweep in Switzerland a schoolmaster in Italy." But L'Italia del Popolo has recently been -Pall Mall Ga- zette.
He Couldn't Tell. "Witness," asked the attorney for the defense, who was trying to prove the temporary insanity of the prisoner, "was it this man's habit to talk to himself when alone?" "Jest at this time," came the answer, "I don't recolleck ever bein with him when he was alone." -Detroit Free Press. MORE HONORS FOR REEVES Scrantonian Saves an Senator from a Watery Grave. Scranton Gas and company saved Superintendent Robert. Reeves of the ex-Senator Blackwell and two young ladies from a watery grave in Spring Lake, N.
on. Sunday last. The following clipping from the Trenton Advertiser will explain the matter fully: "E-Senator Jonathan Blackwell of Trenton, his daughter, Miss Clara Blackwell, and his niece, Miss Werts of Hopewell, had a narrow escape from drowning while bathing in the ocean here today. The three had gotten out too far and were rescued with great difficulty. "It required the services of the bathing masters and the proprietor of the bathing pavilion as well as the use of the life-lines to bring them ashore; andthen it was with great difficulty that Miss Blackwell was resuscitated.
She was unconscious when brought ashore, and it was all of half an hour before Dr. Hammell was able to bring her to. The ex-senator and his niece were not so far gone when rescued as was Miss Blackwell, but the former was greatly exhausted, and had there been a delay of a minute or two more in rescuing him there would have been grave doubts as to his recovery. "When the perilous condition of the three bathers was discovered the bathing masters and the proprietor of the bathing pavilion at North Spring Lake went (to their rescue. The life-lines were also thrown out, and with the assistance of Dr.
Hammell and Mr. Reeves of Scranton the three bathers who had such a narrow escape were brought ashore. BUSINESS NOTICES Good 25c. Meals at the "Nash." Second block from Court House on A Adams avenue. Ready promptly 6:30 a.
12 and 6:30 p. 29tf Lily Lake. Remember the basket picnic at this place Wednesday all day by the F. A. and I.
U. society of Lackawanna county. Good speaking and fine music. Refreshments for sale on the de grounds. A good chance for the people of the city to take a day off and go out Lily lake for pleasure.
Everybody come. A Desirable Building Site -West Park Lots Are Selling Fast. The people of this city must certainly appreciate the fact that West Park lots, located on North Main avenue, are the most desirable in the city for building sites, judging from the great demand since these lots were placed on the market. All necessary information can be had by calling at the offices in the Central City, or at the newly erected office on the plot. Beadelston Woerz Imperial and Imported Wurzburger Beer on draught at Zenke's.
16t14 Lawrence band will give an open-air concert at the Green Ridge Hotel on Wednesday evening, August 30. All are Invited to attend. Refreshments of all descriptions promptly served by experienced waiters at the hotel. 29t2 Fall Opening of Men's Nobly Neckwear. Beautiful Flowing and Imperials.
Elegant Stylish Puffs. Exquisite Band Bows and Club Ties. Handsome Tecks and Four-in-Hand Ties. The silks are rich and beautiful. All the latest colors are here.
Come in and see the new Fall Productions. The prices are 23c and 49c each. Clarke Bros. GOLDSMITH'S BAZAAR G.B. School Days Near at Hand.
Now is the time to obtain a bargain in middle-weight garments suitable for early fall. A great sale of Children's Short Coats, in all of the colors of wool cloths, such as cardinal, cadet, navy, green, brown and tan. There are about 25 styles of the jauntiest and best little garments it has ever been our pleasure to show, at such unheard of prices, in the face of advanced cost on woolen goods. Lot 1 now. Children's and Misses' Reefers, all sizes to 12 years, were $1.49, Lot 2 now.
Children's and Misses' Reefers, all sizes to 12 years, were $1.98, $1.25 Lot 3 now. Children's and Misses' Reefers, all sizes to 12 years, were $2.98, $1.98 Lot 4 now Children's and Misses' Reefers, all sizes to 12 years, were $3.98, $2.49 Lot 5 Children's and Misses' Reefers, all sizes to 12 years, were $4.98, $3.49.
