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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07

iy applauded when he told how he had
voted for Andrew jackson and how he
had long known Mr.. Frank of Portland.
lie was one Of the most beloved and one
Of thu bsst presiding officers of the Maine
legislature that ever knew, and | have
met about thirty Of them. daughter
With him believe VIC can win in Sep
TENDER.
j. j. MCCARTHY of Clinton, seconded
she, nomination Of Mr. Hanson, who had
daFed to fight for silver at Portland
where he was sat upon. If Mr.. Frank
was nominated | should vote for him Just
as quick as for Mr.. Hanson, but there is
one thing which has been whispered
about here and that is that the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Frank will heal that little
breach in Cumberland county, but you
all know now Mr.. Hanson tIied to get
the silver mon chance to speak at Port
land. Did they get it? No. To be sure
MIR. Frank helped us all he could but you
remem Der how Mr.. Hanson made him
self heard from the back of the hall.
Then there is another thing whispered
here. That 1t we nominate anybody
but Hanson we shall get money from the
gold men.
DAMN THE MONEY"
shonted delegate, and the applause he
got served to settle it SO, Mr.. Mccarthy
switched off and told how he had been
born aud lived, and hoped to die in the
country. Consequently he favored the
nomination of Mr.. Hanson, although he
didn't object to Mr.. Frank as a CITY
man. Having thus said as much for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
How's This !!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, 0,
We the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carryout any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Tole
do, o.
WAIDING, KINNAN s. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
HalPs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
L5c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Fast Track Work at Columbus,

Columbus, Ohio, August 6.-The free
for-all pace for which Robert j, Frank
Agan and Ruhenstsin were entered, drew
an immense crowd to the Columbus driy-
ing park this afternoon. In all II heats
were shown, and the average speed for
them all was a.o7 2i-44. Never before
were II heats paced and trotted suooes-
sively in such fast time. The e-for-all.
pace was won by Robert j, who paced
the fourth heat and deciding heat in
a.0a 3D., the fastest fourth heat ever
paced.
The four heats of the free-for all were
the fastest average four consecutive
heats ever paced, The time made by
Robert j in the last heat Is within a
quarter Of second of his fastest record.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
New England League Standing.
The National League.

The National League.
These are the results of thu games
played in the National League yester-
day:
At Observation-Disclosures, 4; Pitts
burg, Q.
AT Observation-Disclosures, O.; New York,
6.
At Brooklyn-BrookIyn, IL; Phila-
delphia, /.
At Boston-Boston, /; Washington, O..
At ChIoago-Chioago. 5; ST. Louis, 5.
National League Standing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Annual Meeting of the Hampton Institut


Bar Harbor, August 6-1he annual
meeting of the Hampton, Va, institute,
held here today at Kenartiine lodge, the
home ;of Mrs. J. S. Kennedy of New
York. Reports of the institute were made
by Rev. DR.. Frissell, principal of the
school, and Rev. DR.. Shauff1er of New
York, who presided. Morris K. Jessup
and W. ]. Shieffelln of New York, spoke
on the work being done there for the
education of negroes and Indians.
D. Frissell said that $40, 600 had been
expended on the industrial building and
$40, 900 more was needed to complete it,
Mr.. Jossup he announced had given
SO, 600 to the institution and two Phila-
delphia ladies $4,000 each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Legislative Nominations.

The following nominations for repre-
sentatives to the legislature were made
yesterday:
By Republicans of Strong district, J..
Harvey Conant.
By Republicans Of South Paris dis
trict, DR.. Isaac Rounds of South Paris
The vote stood: Rounds 200, Henry
Hammond 1885, Hiram Hubbard 9S. The
contest was between Paris Hill and West,
gainst South Paris and was hot nne
By the Democrats of Ellsworth, II.
Fremont Maddocks.
By the Democrats of Brewer, Hugh J.
Doherty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Rivers Gets Off Easily.

Old Orchard, August 6.-Olarenoe F.
Rivers, Boston photographer, recently
ARE sted here, charged with a feIonious
assault on young boy, was released to-
day, the complainant having aoknowl-
edged satisfaction. Rivers plea was that
he was intoxicated at the time OF the
alleged assault. He paid fines for intox-
ication and assaulting an officer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
NO WAR UPONECAPITAL,

but We demand legislation that shall
place the farmer, the miner. the artisan
equal before the law with the capitalist
and banker.
Men who are in pure accord with the
pure Democratic principles of our fathers
without any dross, must be our standard
bearers. Men who fully appreoiate the
nardships of dangers besetting the COM
mon people; men who from early boy.
mood TO mature manhood have faced
hardships and by force of industry and
correct manhood have advanced to the
'front.' ranks of the progressive men of
New England; men who have struggled
with adversely and tasted by their un-
AGED eHofts the sweets OF prosperity.
The people demand q man for standard
bearer who is in full sympathy in the
light for freedom and emancipation; a
Ual who Is not afraid without gloves
either to drive or hold the pillow; man
who has the courage of his convictions
and the AGILITY born of experience to pro-
claim rhtm in high ana low places.
We have in our candidate for Presi-
eat, william j. Bryan of Nebraska, Zap
iiluae) man who is the A braham Lin
coin of 1886; the Moses chosen to bring
ths people up out of tho wilderness: the
osbua who will
d. COMMAND THE SHYLOOKS
to stand still and in their oppressive
caresr, and who must obey him.
In this state we want such 3 man as
our standard bearer for governor. In
Hon. E. F. Hanson, (applause), the peo-
pie have found man who fills the bill.
The oEtGe seeks the man, but the man
the Office. Thrice elected mayor of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
FALL RIVER WON IN THE TWELFTH.
othep New aEngland Games Postponed
Shatp Contest in Boston.

Fall River. August 6.-Fall River won
hard fought contest to-day in twelve
innings. Attendance 300. The score;
Fall River, 00O2 30 8 0 0 o 0r4-11
Brockton, aO21O 90 90 O. z
Base Eits-Fall River, 10; Brockton.
II. Errors-Fall Rivera; Brookton, 4.
and Buelow.
The other NewEngland games sohed-
nled for yesterday were postponed on
account of rain.
New England League Standing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Wants the Bonds in Gold

Hicksville, Ohio, August 6.-Harris &
which. had been accepted on $50. 600 bonds
issued by the city for the building of
new school building unless the bonds be
made PAYABLE in gold. The people will
not consent and the schoolhouse will
not be built.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Crew Safely Landed.

Highland Light, Mass, August 8. The
three master schooner Welcome r. Beebe
from Iceboro for Richmond, Va, with
a cargo of ice, went ashore at Newcom b 5
Hollow, mile north OF Cahoon's Hol-
low station during the heavy storm last
night and broke in two.
The crew were landed at daylight by
the life saving men from the Pamef river
and Cahoon Hollow stations,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Notes.

The complete legal transfer of the fran
cihse was made to the new association
yesterday.
The Portlands will try to play again
this afternoon, having the Bangors as
their opponents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Lewiston Boy Initiated.

Hanover, N. II, August 6.-The semi
ter Alpha Epsilon, occurred tonight.
Among the candidates initiated was W.
Provost t, A. B., of Lewiston, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07

He was born in Ohio in 1917, and for
many years was prominent member of
the Washington bar. He was United
States minister to Portugal in 1859 and
was one of the. OWL service commission
ers in 1879
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
In Behalf of a Gold Ticket.

Fort Wayne, Ind, August 6.-Fifty of
the most prominent Democrats of Fort
Wayne met last night and organized a
permanent committee to conduct a yigor-
GUS campaign in support of the sound
money Democratic ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Lord Family Reunion.

South Berwick, August 6.-The second
annual reunion of the sons and daughters
of Nathan Lord occurred here in the new
Chanawiok hall today, with about one
hundred members present. President
Orlando N. Lord of Weymouth, Mass,
presided. Prof. John King Lord OF
Dartmouth college delivered the annual
address AT the business meeting the
following officers We're elected: Presi-
dent, Rev. Orlando NJ. Lord of Wey.
mouth, Mass. vice president, prof. John
King Lord of Hanover, N. Fl. CORES
ponding secretary; Charles @. Lord of
Hopkinton, n. H.; recording secretary,
Miss NJ ay Lord of Salmon Falls N. II. 4;
tererraus, j. Everett of North Berwick.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the periodical
torres of:

John Chisholm, 1 !,,a Congress street.
4 4 B 3; Merrill Ne ~
N. G. Fessenden, 526
". Il. ye ;SeE 90 20 g
+. A. Jeison, 935 Congress street.
J. J. Beardworth. 81 India street.
p. H. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
j. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
r eoe Cor goSG ana oaford Street
j. w. Peterson, lit Middle street.
W. A. Golden. rs Exchange street.
Westman & West. SO and So Commercial
w A. Gilis. 145 Commercial street.
Frank Freeman. 100 Bracket street.
John III. Allen, 3S1 ~ Congress street.
Dennet g. Co. the Florist 645 Congress street.
G. J. Hodgson, s61a Portland street.
E ~ 6 Glenldeqing, Ell Long s Island
E, L. Littlefeld, 1879 Congress street.
]. e. Harmon. l115 Congress street.
G. E: Morrill, & Co., 931A Congress street.
L. H. Beai, 422 Congress street.
j. M. Googins, 221 Spring street.
Mrs. A. Mckenzie, cor. Spring and Clark
streets.
j. T. Wyer. 48 Portland Pier,
G. W. Hunt. 8 Custom House Wharf.
John Cox. % Monument square,
bennett. the Florist 663 Congress street.
j. F. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Also at the new stands IN the Falmouth.
Congress Square, Preble and United States
hotels and Grand Trunk and Union Depots.
Ii can also be oh tanned of Chisholm Bros.
agents on all trains of the Maine Central
Grand Trunk and Portland g. Rochester rail.
roads and ofagents on any OF the Boston
trains.
The PRESS can also be found at the folio win
places out side the ci
Anburn-J q. Haskell.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-John .. Shaw.
Berlin Falls, N. He. s. Clark.
Biddsf0rd- 4 n y R ss1aa1aa!
Brunswick-F P. Shaw.
Cape Elizabeth-Dyer & jose
Cumberland Mills-H. G. Starr
Camden-Fred Lewis.
]. H Gould.
Cornish-E L. Brown.
Deering-N. j. Scanion.
Dee Ling Center-A. A. McCone.
DamarlScotta-E. w. Dunbar.
Fairheld-E. II. Evans.
F FasMlagI09.M " n hI Melta 6 Co
Fryeburg-A. c. Frye.
Fryeburg-J 7. W6itmore.
Gardiner-Russell Bros
Green's Landings. w. Fif1eIG.
n. H-s. M. Leavitt & Son.
Kennebunk-J. H. Gus.
Kennebunkport-C E. Miller
Lyermore False. Newman.
Observation-Disclosures & Winshin
Long sland-Hughey Bros.
Mechanic Falls-Merrin g. Denning.
No. Desring ga G, Noyes.
Norway-F. z. Stone.
A. o. Noyes Co.
GA Orehard-Fogg & | bby.
Ricnmond-A. X. Millett.
Rumford Falls-H. L. Elliott
!" &C. A. Clifford.
RoeklaEd-Dunn g. Carr.
A. j. Huston.
Sanford-F H. Wingate.
Skowhegan-Bixby & Buck.
South Portland-J. f. Merriman.
g. II. Kicker & Son.
pouth Windham-J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. D. Sturteyant
South Paris-F. A. Shurtleff.
South Waterboro-G. c. Downs.
Saeo--H. B. Hendricks & Co.
:" Z. L. Preble.
South Bristol-N. W. Carnage.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Ninal HaVen-A. B. VinaL
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Watsrville-W. ID. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
Winthrop-F. S. Jackson.
Woodtords-Chapman & Wyman-
Yarmou.hville-(i. Howard Humphrey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07

National headquarte rs of the sound
money Democracy were transferred last
night from the Palmer house to Indian
npolis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Maine Pensions.

Maine Pensions.
Washington, August 6.-The following
pensions have been granted Maine peo.
pie:
INCREASE.
Patrick Mahan, Biddeford; Vim. A.
Wellington, South. Montville.
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
John G. Emery, Bradford.
REISSUE.
Edward A. Hackett, Brunswick.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Matilda r. Dyer, New Limerick,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07
Death of a Former United States Minister.

= Washington, August 6.-Judge Samuel
eheeaber OF this city died tonight after
lingering illness Of general debility.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07

THAT STERLING DEMOCRAT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-07

| object to this resolution because I
claim that it is not in order. This con-
vention was reoonvened to fill vacancy
and having done that, it's duty is over,
On the 18th of June you were for gold.
What will the country think when 1t
reads this resolution Are you now for
silverf What change has ooms over the
spirit of your dreams since the 18th of
Junef Then you blew hot; now you
blow oold."
The delegates were squirming under
these home thrusts when the chairman
announced that the gsntleman's five
minutes were up. Mr.. Clifford had stood
his ground we'll. He had made His
speech and it had been heard. Once
when the bowling was at it's loudest and
the crowd were telling him to stop. thosa
sitting near him heard him say: "I;II
be damned if will. and they found ont
that he meant It,
Chairman Scott was the next spsaker
and his remarks were to the point. Said
he. "Every man will have a fair dsaI
here, no matter what bis sentiments md
the more you shout The longer you'll
stay"
Gen. ". n. Mcclellan of Belfast replied
to Mr.. Clifford. He came to the front
with the resolution which he had triad
TO put inSearlier in the game. 'tHad 7
been allowed" said the General. 81
would nave introduced resolution
which would, II passed, have put us on
the Chicago platform. l am SURPRISED
oy ehe polne made by the gentleman from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Funeral of Policeman Allen.

Nature wept at Policeman Lewis L.
Aliens funeral, held in the Cranston
Street Baptist Church estercay afternoon,
but there was good attendancs of de-
ceased's friends and acquaintanceas and
the services were most impressive. First
there was prayer and the 23rd Psalm
was read at deceased's late home, 425
Cranston street, by Rev. DIR. ii. M. Bixby.
Deceased's fellow policemen assembled
at the church in good numbers, the rep
reseniatives of the department being led
by Mayor r. ID. McGuinness, Chief of
Police Reuben II. Baker, and Deputy
Chief Of Police Patrick j. Egan. The
pail bearers were Patrolmen Ferguson,
McSorley, Nixon. Reed, Gammell and
Hops ins of the Fourth station, to which
deceased was attached. The police escort
of 20 men was commanded by Sergeant
Mowry
There were present also delegates from
Providence Lodge 1872, X. of H., and May
flower, Lodge, 81, l. o. o. +.
The music was especially fine and i'm
cluded ~ Cannot Always Trace the Way"
and "Abide With Me-" by quartet
comprising O. A. J1llson, tenor; Il. NJ.
Bixby, bass; Miss n. McKinne. soprano;
Mrs. .. A. Jillson, contralto. Organist $.
Il. Hawkins rendered "Dead March in
SAUL
Rev. DIR. Bixby read the Scriptures and
made a prayer, after which the Odd Eel
lows ritual was administered under the
auspices Of Mayflower Lodge.
The floral tributes were very beautiful
and included pieces from each of the
organizations named as well a. from the
Providence Police Association.
At7 o'clock this morning the remains
were escorted TO the depot by delega-
tion from Mayfiower Lodge it being the
intention to make the interment in New
Rad ford
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Musical Entertainment.

There was delightful musical enter
tainment at the rooms of Mr.. Clarence q.
Hamilton at 24S Weybosset street Satur.
day afternoon, given by Miss Isabel Bos-
Green, soprano, ana Miss Virginia Ander-
son, vioinist. The program was:
Sonata, op. Ia, No. 1, Beethoven; Rob-
in Song, Nevin; "Cherry Tree" Rogers
"Good Night" Pitman; Berceuse, Chop
in; Polacca Brilliante, Weber; Barceuse
Slave, Neruda; Kuiawaik, Wieniawski
Petite Serenade, Meyer Helmund; Noe
Grondahl; Doris" Nevin; Rhapsodie
No. IL, Ii ut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
The NEW ENGLAND R. R co.
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to February q, 1896.

Passenger Train Service, week Anyss
Corrected to February u, tSou.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as followsi
For Boston-5;5o A. M; 1880 M; hkfubS i3|s
pm; 6:26 p
WALPoLE-6i60 y. mi 1900 m.
FRANKLIN-5:5 80 a. m. 1890 m, o:Sop. N
MILFORD IS $50 o. M; II 90 m, b:3o p. n.
ARLINGroN--5.39. 1880 p.
WEST ARLINGToN-5:3g $50 p. m.
KNIGHTS VILLE--5,3p, 6:5) 1lilo p. IN.
WAYLAND PARK--F $40. y s;OOa M; tiSo,
5.s9 y s.ao, tI.is, F..IlaioP m ,,v,,,n
NATICK RIVER POINT. CENTkEViLLH
WAsHINGToN-s.4o, $500 n mt s;so. siss.
$3.50, '7,lS. ''liuo p. m.
CRANsToN, oAKLAWN-6:4o. $500 - m; SiSos
b:ss $780, 7;i5. ssii:i0p. m. tt
PONTIAC, ARCTIC, oUIDNICK-ts:io O. M;
s,3o, $3.50, $780, + 7;l5 '-1si0 p. m.
ANTHoNY-s:So, 800 a. m; 4:so S;ss. ESQ. 7'iA
lil0 p. m.
COVENTRY. srERLINd-sa1 $500 a. m; 4'sa
Up. m
SUMMIT, GREENE, oNECo, MoosUP. PLAIN
FIELD--t:4O. 800, a. M; Also. Til6 p. N.
JEwETT CITY, CANTERBURY sOOTLANp.
VERSAILLES, BALTIC. SOUTH wINDHAA-
$40, $500 a. M; 1850, 7iiS p. m.
wILLIMANTIo-6;io, s;o9 a. M; 4:3o. 7ls p. n
HARTFoRD--si4O, $500 u. m. 1850, 7;l5 a. m
FIsHKILL& NEwBURG-s;oo a. m.
NoRwICH-6:s0, $500 q. m; 4:30, T;is p. m.
WATERBURY,. DANBURY- 300 a. m.
CHICAGO AND THE WEST VIA NEWBURa
AND ERIE RY-osoo a. m.
PAsCoAG AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
ESQ $3.50 a M; 4;i), 6;3S, and ~'li;ib .. m
Returning leave ?ascoag at b:25, 7;:s n nj
I2t4o 6!2j AID s'f 70 p. m.
All trains leave from west end of Union Depot
Providence.
s.saturdays only stons on notice.
w n. BABCoCK. q. PA
J.N. KING. gupt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Sir Walter BeSant
Walter HerrieS Pollock,

entitled THE WIFE'S CONFESSION" This little play
recounting the troubles of young wife brought about by
discharged maid bright and entertaining in itself
and is we'll suited for amateur theatricals.
On March 10th and nth shall print amusing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
DR.. DAVID KEhNEDYS
FaV0rite Remedy

teke ~ morning noon and night and II will
cure you. Ito1k the medicine as direct
ed, but had no confidence In n cure, as
my case had teen tried by so many. After
using Il week I began TO feel better,
aud a short while after that | was en-
tirely cured. That terrible distress, every
thing 1 ate, breaking mp sour I'm my
throat had all gone and have not had
moments discomfort since. Today there
isn't healthier man and my appetite Is
grand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Charles Kelsey Gaines.
Howard Fielding.

1t is account of inexplcable murder in of the
lofty skyscrapers Of New York and is interesting study
of life among the "cff-dwelers" of the metropolis.
This will be followed March 10Th and Goth by a
character sketch by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

is what we offer readers during the opening weeks of
Spring.
Beginning with the already announced "Flore,' by the
young English romancer, STANLEY J. WEYMAN we
Shall follow March 9TH and 9th with a drawing
comedy by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
OLYPHANT.

Last evening the cantata, Santa
Claus Mistake" was well rendered by
the Sunday school children in the Pres
byterian chuch. The following was the
cast: Mable, Lizzie Jones; Molly, Car
rie Mason: Aunt Rached. Lille Mat
thews: Dick. Richard Pettigrew: Dot.
Charlotte Williams: chorus of children.
At the close of the entertainment pres
ents and candy We're distributed among
the scholars.
Frank Orchard. of Carbondale, was
caller in town last evening.
j. Rosa McCormac and Miss Jennie
Patten, students at Mansfield, are home
spending the holidays.
Charles and Michael O'BOyle attend
ed the Carpenter-Ve Vessey wedding at
Grassy last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Schunk left yes
terday to spend Christmas at Mount
Carmel.
DR.. and Mrs. Nelson, of Waverly, N.
Y, are visiting al the residence of Dr..
A. F.. Craus. of Lackawanna street.
The cantata. Santa Claus Arrival"
was very successfully given at the
Susquehanna Street Baptist church last
evening by the scholars under the di-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
CLARK'S SUMMIT,

A watch night meeting will be held
in the Methodist Episcopal church 6n
the 3lst of this month, beginning at 10
o'clock y. III.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Clara NOsburg and ). c.
Rooms. The ceremony will be per-
formed the Goth of December at the
home Of w. Z. Littz.
Mrs. William Brown. of Scranton,
visited Mrs. Charles Daley last week.
The church fair held here on Thurs
day and Friday last was grand sue
cess. and much credit is due the ladies
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
EXPLAINED.

Kind old gentleman( to small boy cry
ing ON the step)-What is the matter, lit
tie boy?
Small boy-I-a-pa is putting down a
C-c-arpet.
and does that unpleasant task of your
fathers make you so sorry, them
"N-n--no: p-pa-pa hit his thumb!'
"Ah! Sympathy for N)ur fathers pain.
Is that who makes you weep?'
"N-no! / l-l-aughed!'-P
Weekly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
EXPECTS NO TROUBLE.
Contractor John Booth Thinks the
Matter viii Bc settled.

Although there has been trouble
among the residents of South Main
street in regard To he Improvements,
Contractor John Booth expects the mat
ter win hc settled to the satisfaction OF
all PARTIES.
Nj. Booth said, IN suoaking Of the
curb that it was one inch thicker and
costs cents less per foot. The crown
Of the read is very high in some places,
but this was lcft purpoSrly. as in those
parts it is expected it win sink. The
highest place is hut about ,hr'e inches
higher than the specifications require
and after some use the road will have
uniform level.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25
WRECK ON THE GRAVITY.
The Accident Due to II Switchman's
CaTclesSness.

The gravity track at the Powderly
switch was the scene of an accident yes
tcrday. The accident was due to the
Carrlcssness Of u switchman, Roy
Chase Chase had been switching sew
cral ears Of culm on n side track, hut
forgot to throw the switch back. Con-
ductur Hendricks trip of cars was the
first one down the mountain and very
fortunately they We're running slowly.
Chase Signalcd to come on and did not
discover that the switch was open until
too late.
Five loaded cars were thrown from
the tracks ana the track was torn up
for several rods. No other damage was
done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-25

for II. The church was very tasteful
ly decorated, and the booths of Mrs.
Ludlow and Mrs. William Williams.
The other booths We're also very nice.
The net receipts were $l20.
Miss Katie Atherton is spending her
vacation at home.
Miss Lillian Silvias, of Scranton,
visited friends here last week.
Mrs. George Alger, of Summit Lake,
visited here the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown, of
West Nicholson, visited friends here
on Sunday