The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-03


writing, manifolding, penmanship, prac-
tical grammar, capitalization, punctua-
tion, business correspondence, filing
letters, spelling and press copying. As
stated in the above paragraph there is
no restriction placed upon the length
of time to attain proficiency, these two
scholarships being unlimited.
S-Value $50. A solid Gold Watch, on
exhibition at the jewelry store Of
Eugene Schimpff. 81 Lackawanna ave-
nuc. This watch, which is one Of the
| handsomest designs of the Illinois
Watch Company, is furnished either in
a lady's or gentloman's size, accord
| ing to the wish of the winner The case
/ is of solid gold, warranted 14-karat
| United States assay. and is fitted with
| a fine Springfield movement, one of the
most reliable and accurate on the
| market.
9-Value $40 The Tele-Photo Cycle
| POGO B Camera. This camera will be
| on exhibition in the windows of the
! Griffin Art Company, 2O9 Wyoming ave-
nue., the latter part Of the week. 1t is
positively the king of all hand cameras
and is the product of the Rochester
Camera and Supply Company. 1t fills
!
Biography and combines every adjust
ment that can be applied to a camera.
| All wood parts are made of highly pol
lshed mahogany and all brass parts
are polished and laCquered. 1t has two
fine k-and-pinion focusing attach
ments, rising and falling front, spring
actuated ground-glass screen, POGO
| view finder and level and takes a photo
f,.- ,f.G ;tl, |, ;sI, 4
| Rochester symmetrical lens and Uni
cum shutter. with Iris diaphragm
! hand and pneumatic release bulb and
hose attachment, and furnished with
sOle-leatheT carrying case. This first
class camera can be carried on a bl-
cycle without inconvenience.
| 1O-Nalue $50. A solid Gold Watch
in ladys size, now on exhibition at the
jewelry store of Eugens Schimpff, eli
LackaWanna avenue. This watch is
also made by the Illinois Watch Com
pany and fitted with fine Springfield
movement. The case is of solid IA
karat gold, with handsomely chased
design, and is warranted. If the win.
ner is a gentleman and prefers hi
may have a gold-flled case instead
warranted for twenty years and of the
same value, or solid silver watch.
Every Contestant to Be Paid.
In addition to the above ten rewards
and in order to compensate those whC
may enter upon this work and not bt
successful in obtaining one of the frs
ten special rewards, The Tribune viii
give to every one who succeeds in oh
tanning subscribers under the terms o
this contest ten Q0) per cent. of all tn
; money from subscriptions they ma.
succeed in winning for 1t. This eXtr;
inducement is intended to satisfy ant
pay those who labor for it, as TIL
, Tribune does not expect it's friends t.
exert themselves for its benefit with
out remuneration. We feel confiden
that this will meet the views of al
fair minded persons, who in this wa
, will come in for share of the benefits
even if not in the ranks Of the first ter
Not a Gift Enterprise.
The Tribune wishes to emphasiz
the fact that this Is in no sens
n gift enterprise or a scheme to swe
its circulation books at the expense @
outsiders. 1t is bonahde business of
fer, conceived in a spirit of fairness
] W
and justice to all. Every young ma
or woman who participates will receiv
a share of the proceeds, even if sue
! cessful in securing but one subscriI
| tiOn. The Tribune takes this means {
! securing new subscribers in lieu of tn
| old-fashioned way of employing regu
| lar canvassers and solicitors, an
| neither the price nor the quality Of I'll
! paper has been Cheapened in any wa!
| We will continue to charge the SAN
I rate for sub scriptions during III
! course of this Educational Conte'
! as we have in the past. The spC
| cial rewards will represent remunera
! tion for services performed, an
! those who can show the best RI
| suits for their work will be entitled
| the most pay. 1t is also a grand OF
! portunity for aspiring young men an
| women who desire to be bett
! equipped to fight life's battles, and
! was with the laudable aim In view
! oncoura ging worthy ambition that II
| chief rewards were decided upon. Du
ing the summer vacation there will
| an opportunity for these young persoI
! TO earn a right to an advantage the
| ! would not otherwise secure, and Il
| benefits which the successful compel
tors will receive win be lasting.
! There is not the slightest question
the great possibilities that the futu
! may have in store for the successf