The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-02


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A mass meeting will be held at
Armory hall this evening to advance
the candidacy Of George Ferris, as sue
cessor to Judge Rice. All who are In.
terested In the promotion Of our towns
man should make 1t known by their
presence. '.a
The property holders on Broad. Full.
ton and William streets and the Scran-
ton and Pittston Suburban Railway
company are still unable to arrange
matters to the satisfaction OF the prop
erty holders. The company have ex-
pressed Willingness TO lay the girder
rail and pave on Broad street. which
the citizens OF that street appreciate,
but owing to the relations OF the CO.
operation OF the citizens OF William and
Fulton streets In the street railway
matter they feel that it would be an
injustice to the people of the above
mentioned streets. to agree to such an
arrangement They propose to hold to
the stand they have already taken.
John NJ. Tyson. physical director Of
the Young Mems Christian association,
has resigned his position. and has gone
to Chautauqua, where he will spend the
summer attending Anderson's School Of
Physical Culture. On September / he
Will go to Bradford. Pa, to become
physical director Of the Bradford asso-
ciation. Of which l.. ]. Crowell. former
ly of this city, Is general secretary.
On Saturday court appointed Attor-
ney c. p. Bohan. NJ. A. Wynne and b.
ID. Coons to inquire into the propriety
Of creating a new election district In
Marcy township. There are already
three districts In the township. but cer-
tain portions are removed quite u dis
tance from the polling places.
+. w. Gaylord. editor Of the Leroys-
Vile Times. Is the guest OF his uncle,
X. f. Bennett. Of Lambert street.
Forest Hatfield. who has been con-
fined to his home with neuralgia of
the heart. is able to attend to his duties
again.
Hon. j. c. Harvey, of Harveysville,
representative Of the second legislative
district. was visitor in this city yes
terday.
According to statements OF the Phlla-
delphia Press. Hugh Jennings, formerly
OF Avoca, who Is filling the position as
shortstop for Baltimore this season.
has a very creditable batting and field
Ing average. standing higher than any
other National league shortstop. Jen.
nings has many friends in this city
who have their eye constantly on his
movements and are willing to stake
any amount on his success.
Charles Coward. who has been pro.
NOTED to the position on the Gazette
made vacant by tle res:s.dtion of
Thomas s. LOTUS. Is a young man of
great promise and thoroughly expert.
enced In newspaper work.
one of the features Of the picnic TO be
held at Everharts Island tomorrow by
Division 20. Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians. will be fat mems race. Alder.
man p. H. Mcdonald, Councilman John
Cohnell and Conductor William Doug
herty are already entered.
"a great game or ball Is In anticipa-
ton by the Pittston twirlers for tomor.
row morning. Pittston and West Pitts.
ton teams will cross bats at the Fair
grounds.
John Mecurins, q Polish laborer. 46
years old. employed at the Barnum
shaft, was severely injured yesterday
AFTERNOON by a premature blast. His
left hand was crushed and his body
otherwise confused. His home is in
P.ttston.
Martin Donnelly. miner, 26 years old,
and his laborer, Joseph Krohel, aged 27,
We're very seriously injured by q fall of
rock at Mount Lockout yesterday after.
noon at O'Clock. They were taken to
the hospital. Donnelly Is Injured about
the head and Krohel is hurt internally.
Arrangements have been made for
races at the Fair grounds tomorrow
afternoon. The races are divided into
three classes, 2:2l. 227 and gentlemen's
road race. These are the first events
that have taken place on the new
track and much interest is being shown.
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