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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Big Programme and a Fast Track at
Cleveland-The Events.

Gle, Gland, July 2d.-There was more fine sport
at the grand circuit races today, the track he.
Ing very fast after its. soaking on wednesday.
The programme was big one including the two
races postponed from Tuesday The unfinished
2,l5 pace of Tuesday, purse $500 went to
Sidney Pointer in straight heats Time, 2.l0,
20Ssi, 200; Lady rpes second in each heat.
Six entries.
The unfinished 2.25 trot OF Tuesday, purse 81 2O0
(bcst two in threc), was won by Lord Derby in
straight heats, Time, 2,l3A, 2.l3. Marluc sec.
ond. Six entries.
Helen simmons was the faN ornate in the 2.23
trot, purse S2,5OO and she took the race in
straight heats after Annie Burns had taken the
first heat The latter, however, was distanccd
in the second heat and RAJ Star took second
money Time, 2,l2h, 2ll&, 2,l3l4, 2l6, Eight
entries.
The 2.2l trot, purse 81 200, two in three, On.
ward Silver, the fayorite, Won with case Bell
Metal Second. Time, ? lih, 2,l41s. Eight en-.
tries.
The 200 pace, purse $500, was t,c race Of
the day There were ten entries with IIette G a
strong fayorite. Riley r won the first heat
Hcttie then stepped in and took the next
three and the race, second money going to
Connor Time 2,OGA, 20,H, 2OsA, 2,OGla, 21O
In the 2.l7 pace, purse II 200. best two in
three with five entries, Dummont W vas a slight
iavorite with good betting on all, Iray took the
heat and Dumont W the next two and the
race. Time, 2,ll, 2lolR, 2.lOla,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
ODD FREAK OF NATURE.
Destroying of Timber May Put an
End to 1t.

The clearing up of the woods on
North mountain has robbed that sec
tion of one of the most remarkable
curiosities that remained in this part
of the world. On the very summit of
the mountain, and about three and a
half miles from Lake Ganoga, there
was a swale-like place of several acres
in extent where no trees ever grew, but
was covered with a thick, rank growth
of moss and ferns. In the summer there
was a few inches of water, but under
meath all was ice. An old hunter dug
down several feet in the ice once to see
how thick it was, but he did not find
the bottom. The sWalc was in a little
valley the southern end of which was
entirely occupied by an immense boul-
der, entirely different from the other
rocks in the neighborhood.
It was surrounded on all sides by a
dense forest During the last five years
this forest has been cut down for the
bark and lumber, ana the ice in the
valley Is gradually melting. This year
IL is said there are seven feet of water
on top of the ice. Last year there were
only four. This year the pond covers
an extent of about nine acres and IS
a favorlte resort of the lumbermen on
account of the extreme coldness of the
water.
Now for the explanation. Ages ago
the glaciers crept down from the north
and filled all the valleys to the north
of us. The southernmost limit reached
by them was North mountain. One
branch pushed itself a ways down the
valley of the Loyalsock, but the vast
bulk of the mountain formed an effect
uaI barrier to the giant river of ice
and learned men are inclined to the be-
lief that where this ice pond is was
the end Of the glacier, The little val
ley was gouged out by the immense
| boulder that was showed along by th5
| terrible weight of ice. As the ice cal
gradually melted away this little valley
and its ice remained unaffected by the
| heat. and as the dense vegetation
| sprang up all around, it was protected
| by the shade and what little melted IN
! summer froze again in winter 1t nigh
| have remained for all time except FOL
| the axe of the lumberman,
Scientists are very much interested
now as to the depth OF the ice. Eyi
IDENTIFY it will take at least another
summer to determine that point
Dushore Review.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
KIPLING'S SERMON.
His Previous Work as a Beggar for
Other People.

Among the many parts which Rud-
yard Kiplng has played during his
eVentful career it is not generally
known that once at least he success
fully figured as a preacher, says the
London Express. 1t happened thus
wise On board the Empress Liner on
which he CHANGED to be crossing the
Pacific a quartermaster died, leaving 4
widow and large family. The follow
ing evening there appeared on the
notice board, halfway down the "en-
tertainment programme" this brief in
timatiOn: 80 p. m.-Sermon by a Lay"
N"
The saloon was crowded with curl
Gus folk at the appointed time, and
Mr.. Kipling, from the front of an i'm
provised platform, proceeded to preach
a begging sermon of some fifteen min
utes' length. The appeal was addressed
to his hearers sense of justice rather
than to their charitable impulses, a
foreshadOwing of the later homily
whose refrain is Pass the hat for your
credits sake"
The result was gratifying. From a
congregation numbering fewer than
200, the sum of $40 odd was raised-a
practical proof of elOqucnce that many
professional pulpit orators might sigh
| for in vain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
GREEN RIDGE.

Rev. n. r. Stahl, of Delaware City, a former
pastor Of the Green Ridge Ircsbyt tcrian church,
is spending his vacation here and it is eSpect-
ed be will preach from the pulpit Of that church
during the month of August
Miss Mile IIangi, of Dalton, has returned to
hcr h,me alter visit with Green Ridge friends
daughter was born 10 Mr., and Mrs. Robert
Ward, Of SaI dersOn avenue Wednesday.
Mrs Zoe Durland, OF lioncsdalc, visited Green
Ridge friends the first of the week.
Miss Mae Benedict, of Dickson avenue, is home
from a ten days visit at Clarks Green.
Columbus commandery, No, 2S5, Knights Of
Malta, held an interesting meeting last evening.
Me-. and Mrs. Frank Hazard and son, OF Dick
son avenue, are rusticating at Newton pond.
John Lttlciohn, the drug clerk, who had such
a narrow escape in the drug store Of Mr., Knocpicl
in Petersburg Wednesday Is well known here,
having served as drug clerk for DR.. Thompson,
of East Market street, ard C. ?. Jones, Of Dick.
sou avenue. His many friends are congratulate.
ing him or his escape from greater injury
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
PERSONAL JoTTINGS.


Miss Anna TrosS of Rochester, y. Y, is visit
ing her brother, Fred 1rcss, Of Alder street.
Fred Lcwcrt, Howard Smith and karl Smith,
Of Willow street, are spending few days with
their aunt, Mrs, Smith, Of Newton.
Joseph Ruanc, Thomas Bohn and Harry Kelly,
OF South Scranton, spent yesterday with friends
in Pittston.
James Brennan, of Pear street, paid a visit to
friends i'm Jcrmyn yesterday,
Miss Viola Miller and Miss Lottie Miller, OF
Perth Amboy, y. j.. are visiting Mrs. Henry
Nclandcr, ir. Of Stone ayenuc,
Miss Bertha Sadlcr, of Hartford, Conn, is Wis.
iting her sister, Mrs, John Burgess, Of Cedar
avenue.
Michael Moran, of Locust street, and Miss Kate
Cayanaugh, Of River street. were married in st.,
Peters cathedral ON "Wednesday at roon. Miss
Mary PrendcrFaSt was the bridesmaid, while
Patrick Doherty was groomsmln. The couple lett
on a wedding tour which will include New York,
Ratimorc and Washington and on their return
will reside at 523 Locust street
Mrs. John Broo, and daughter, and Miss Kate
Rrcmm Of Dover, y. j., are visiting Mr., and
Mrs Charles Kirst, Of Cedar avenue.
Miss Gertrude Foley, Of Dalevillc, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. C. J. Ruddy, of Cherry street.
Professor Herman Kracmer, of Sandrcclcn, Ger
many, is visiting Mrs. NJ, Robinson, OF Cedar
avenue,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
They Are Alive.

What was yesterday a mystery, has
now been cleared. The Casey & Kelly
base ball team is still in the land of
the living. where base ball kickers
flourish. They vigorously deny that
they have been lost, claiming
a deep laid plot on the part of the
opposition, the Scranton Brewing COM
pany, to sink them in the mire of OBJ
livion, or rather, put them out of the
business"
Therefore, to prove that they are,
what they claim, Marty Swift, the
eX-base ball manager of the Scranton
base ball team, has issued the follow
ing challenge:
The Casey & Kelly base ball team
challenges the Scranton Brewing COM
pany to play a game of base ball at
any time or any place for the sum Of
$50 side. The teams are to consist
only of employees of the two breweries.
(Signed) Marty Swift, manager
The gauntlet is thrown; let the bat
tie begin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

That the members of the Junger
Maennerchor are splendid entertainers
as well as fine singers, was amply
demonstrated last evening, when
they entertained q large number of
friends at a clambake and jollifica-
tion given in Germania hall.
At $50 o'clock, the members and
friends sat down to luncheon. The ta-
bles, three in number, were set length
wise along the hall. At the head of
the center table, in the rear of the
toastnaster, and upon a table, were
the Maennerchor's first trophies, with
the large picture of Prof. GustaVe
Schmidt in the center. After sump-
tuous repast of baked clans, and
clans in every other style, corn on the
ear, sandwiches, etc, the president,
Mr.. Gustave Reppert, who was toast
master called for order, and in a neat
ly-worded address, welcomed the
guests.
He then called on the various men,
bers of the organization for toasts,
which were to be given in the German
language, and the member who ut
tered an English word, while respond
ing to the toast, was promptly re-
quested to take his seat. which he was
only too glad to do. After the season
of speechmaking, the hall was cleared
| and dancing was enjoyed until late
hour. The affair was a decided sue
cess and most enjoyable evening was
| spent.
The committee who looked after the
arrangements and who welcomed the
| guests were: Paul Clemons, Otto j
| Robinson, Fred Weichel, August Gel
ger and Edward Kannenguesser.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
IRON AND STEEL TRADE.
Raw Material Markets Are Still
Sleeping-Prices Moving Down.

oleeplnR-fIlCeS NONlHB DOWn.
Pittsburg, July 26-The American
Manufacturer will say of iron and
steel trade tomorrow:
The markets are showing some
changes that are regarded as the ad-
vance movement in favor of r-ac-
tion, but the changes are confined to
the finished lines and In those branch
es of business to the smaller and more
highly finished products. Prices are
still moving downward. but Consum-
ers are actively inquiring, and in
many cases, placing contracts, which
is better than for some weeks. The
raw material markets are still Sleep
ing, Notwithstanding that prices are
really below cost of production and
ready to drop still lower If the pre-
vailing offers do not induce trade to
come out of hiding. In case Of besse-
mer and the foundry irons there is no
business, and no prices that are quot
able. Billets have been sold as low as
$19. That rate on billets must mean
not more than Sl5 for bessemer
Whether it will go lower is n serious
problem, as that is an Improbable
figure for producers and furnaces are
long on such work. 1t is fair to say
that today the idle furnace capacity
will reach at least 60 per cent of the
total productive capacity, and that
furnaces are booked to go out Of blast
| this week.
There has been within the past few
days an unusually brisk demand for
bars at Chicago, sales running up to
| 10000 or 10000 tons for shipments eX-
tending throughout the next twelve
months. Prices have been named at
a range which is said to be below cost
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
ACRES OF VIOLETS.
Two New Varieties Have Been De-
veloped in California.

From the san Francisco Call.
To California belongs the honor of
giving the world two varieties of vio-
let's, which have been developed b.
homas II. Stevenson at his nursery i'll
Mill Valley Each of the new varitics
l.: distinctly Californian in origin and
culture. and they are, besides, remark
ally ricl in coloring and beauty.
TIC two new varities are both off
shoots from the Princess of Wales Vio-
let, which was brought over here from
London several years ago. One Is deep
blue, oorker in color and larger in size
than the Princess of Wales, and has
been named the Duchess of Marlbor-
ough. 1t is a magnificent flower as re-
CARDS size and Coloring, and should
soon take precedence over its parent,
the Princess of Wales, which has here
tofore the most favored of all the vio-
let's
The other new specimen, is, indeed,
novelty, for its color is deep magen-
ia. almost red. 1t is much smaller
than the Princess of Wales, but Mr..
Stevenson believes that another year
of culture will add to it's size and the
richness of it's coloring. 1t has been
named the Admiral Avellan.
The two varities have been isolated
to plots by themselves in the nursery,
where particular care will be given to
their development.
The violet craze is now at it's height,
and no flower enjoys such popularity
as that bestowed upon the violet. Per-
haps in no other city of the world
would such a sight be witnessed as the
daily procession of violet buyers along
the street to the florist shops and the
corners where men and women, boys
and girls, are earning many an honest
penny in pandering to the popular de-
mand for violets. Hundreds of acres
adjacent to San Francisco are devoted
to the culture of the flower, and the
daily shipments to the floral markets
of the city are something stupendOus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

The announcement has just been
made that Tony Rider, the well-known
motorman on the Duryea line, and
Miss Maud Carson, of 1890 Academy
street, were quietly married at st.
Patrick's church on Thursday evening,
June Il, by Rev. Z. T. Lavelle. The
couple were attended by Bernard Nc
Gill. the popular conductor and Miss
McHugh, of Lafayette street.
The wedding party was at the
church the same hour that the Ed
-Thaycr wedding was in progress
at the Washburn street church and
after the nuptial knot was tied the
Quartette went to Carbondale to divert
suspicion. Returning, MIR. and Mrs.
Rider went to their respective homes,
and kept the affair n secret.
1t was not until a few days ago,
when they were making arrangements
to commence housekeeping, that the
secret leaked out. Mr.. Rider and his
bride have taken a house on Olive
street, and are now at home to their
friends.
The groom is one of the most trusted
employees of the Scranton Railway
company and his bride is a charm
ing young woman, whose legion OF
friends will be surprised to learn OF
her marriage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Superintendent Phillips Injured.

John II. Phillips, superintendent of
the Wsst Scranton branch postofice,
met with a peculiar accident last
evening, and luckily escaped serious
injury. He was standing at the corner
of Main avenue and jackson street,
waiting for a street car, when the
cable trolley wire broke and fell across
several guide wires. The current
passed through the wire which was
connected on the pole near where Mr..
Phillips was standing.
BY unintentiOnally connecting his
umbrella in some manner with the
pole, he received a severe shock. suf-
ficient to knock him down and burn 4
hole in his umbrella. In falling, Mr..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Young Peoples Social.

The Young Peoples society of st.
Paul's Evangelical church of Prospect
avenue. held a delightful social and
lawn fete last evening on the spacious
lawn at the home of their pastor,
Rev. Alfred Balhorn, of Beech street
The lawn was festoOned with doz-
ems Of japanese lanterns, intertwined
among the trees and shrubbery, and
made very pretty effect, and large
number of the members of the society
and their friends availed themselves
OF this opportunity to spend pleasant
evening. The socials are held monthly
and are NerY pOpular.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Delightful Lawn Party.

The Misses Eta and Ethel Wood
ruff, the accomplished daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woodruff, of
North Hyde Park avenue, gave a de-
lightful lawn party last evening, in
honor of Miss Lena Gnader, of New
York, and Miss Esther Davis, of
Elmira.
The spacious lawn surrounding their
home was illuminated with Chinese
lanterns and a large headlight, and
for several hours the young people
chatted and played games among the
trees. At II o'clock Mrs Woodruff
served refreshments, assisted by her
two daughters The affair was en-
joyed by half hundred guests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
West Scranton BOYS Winners.

At the newsboys' picnic in Nay Aug
park yesterday the majority of the
prizes were won by West Scranton
boys, who are always in front in any
thing they undertake. In the foot
races several of the prizes went to
Tommy" Prices carriers and both
pigs were captured by West Siders.
Paul Burrus, with his donkey; George
Marsh and Harry Gibbs with then
bicycles, and Myron Rittenhouse, with
his pony, showed that they can ride
with the best of them, and carried
off some of the best prizes offered in
the contests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Thomas Jones' Funeral.

Services over the remains of the
late Thomas Jones were held at the
Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist church
yesterday afternoon, and We're con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev William
Davis assisted by Rev. Hugh Davis.
The attendance was unusually large
and the services were very impress
sive.
Representatives. of the Odd Fellows,
Knights of Pythias and the Dodge
fund were present, and the pallbear-
erS were selected from these bodies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Official Call Issued by Chairman
Fitzsimmons.

Colonel f. ]. Fitzsimmons, chair
man of the Democratic county commit
tee yesterday issued the official call
for the Democratic county convention
which is to be held in the court house
on Tuesday, August IA, at 1880 a. m.
Primary elections for delegates will
be held at the usual polling places In
the several districts between the hours
of and p. m. on Saturday, August
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

The residents on Cedar avenue, be-
tween Birch and Beech streets have
been annoyed of late by gangs of boys
and young men, who gather in that
block after nightfall, and who make
wilful and disturbing nuisances.
A complaint has been handed to the
mayor, and if the nuisance is not
abated, arrests are likely follow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
RECOMMEND A. B. STEVENS.
G. A. R. Men Want Him Appointed
Monument Inspector,

The directors of the Grand Army of
the Republic Memorial association
held a meeting last night in Colonel
Ripple's office in the government build
ing and decided to recommend to the
county commissioners that A. B. Ste
vens be appointed inspector of the
work of constructing the soldiers and
sailors monument on the court house
square.
An inspector must be appointed to
superintend the work and the Union
veterans think a G. A. r. man should
have the place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
What DO The CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t Is delicious and nourishing
and takes the place of coffee, The more
Grain-O you give the children the more
health YOU distribute through their sys-
tens. Grain-O is made of pure grains.
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades OF coffee but costs
about u as much. All grocers sell 1t.
l5c. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
JUNGER MAENNERCHoR BOYS
ENTERTAINED LAST NIGHT.

Gave a Clambake in Germania Hall
and Entertained Large Throng of
Their Friends-Young Peoples
Society of st. Paul's Evangelical
Church Conducted a Lawn Social
Last Night-Casey and Kelly's
Ball Team Arises from Innocuous
Dessuetude and Challenges.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Medical Examiners in Session.

Bedford, Pa, July 26,-The state board Of
medical examiners is in session at the springs.
1t met to pass upon the examination papers Of
young physicians graduated this year who desire
to locate in Pennsylvania and to grant certif.
Gates TO the successful applicants.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Roosevelt Will Speak in Kentucky.

Louisville, July 26.-Chairman Barnett, Of the
Republican state central committee today re-
ceived a letter from Chairman Hanna, SAYING
that Governor Roosevelt will speak in kentucky
during the coming campaign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
contemplates Hot Air Treatment.

New York. July 2C.-Rohcrt Fitzslmmons, the
pugilist called at Bellevue today to have his
injured arm treated in an apparatus which sub
Tits the patient to a hot air treatment of 400
degrees fahrenheit. Fitz was an hour late as
the rule reserves the machine for women after l2
o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
M0T0RMAN RIDER
BECOMES A BENEDICT
SECRETLY MARRIED TO MISS
CARSON ON JUNE Ia.

Ceremony Was Performed at st. Pat
rick's Church by Rev. P. E. La
velle - superintendent John H..
Phillips Marrow Escape from seri-
Gus Injury-Lawn Party Given by
the Misses Woodruff-Local News
bows Win Prizes - Funeral of
Thomas Jones-Other Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The olyphant base ball club accepts the chal-
lenge of the Eurekas of Providence, TO a game
on the Providence grounds July 20. NJ. sheddan,
captain
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
Pea Coal $l.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address order to j. T.
Siarkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
ON TWO READINGS.

Ordinances were passed on first and
second reading providing for paving
Birch street, where it connects with
Cedar avenue; providing for a third
permanent man for the Franklins;
providing for fagstone sidewalks on
Gibson street, between Capouse and
Washington avenues, North Main ave-
nue., between Pettebone and Cemetery
streets, and Providence road, between
Albright avenue and West Carbon
street.
The resignation of Councilman Zizel-
man, the representative from the
Eighth, to take effect July 81, when he
will enter upon the office of chief Of
the fire department, was received and
accepted. August IA was fixed as the
time for the special election to choose
his successor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
HIS HONOR CAN NOW .
RAID SPEAKEASIES

shall Calpin, zzcman, Paine, Phillips, wenztl,
Watkins, Coleman, Cusick Grifiths--i2.
Nays-Mcssrs. Ruanc, Calvin, Smith, Norton-4.
Not Votng-Nlr. Nagcli.
From an apparently good motive, Mr..
Calpin caused a postponement of the
final passage of the much h-discussed
ordinance appropriating $1,000 to the
repair of West Market street.
When it came up on third reading
he asked that council go into COM
mittee of the whole for the purpose
of amendment and council acquiesced.
Mr.. Calpin proposed an amendment
providing that the money be expended
under the supervision of the street
commissioner" 1t was adopted. I'M
der the law, the ordinance has to
go over for one meeting. The next
meeting will be two weeks hence. The
ordinance must yet run the gauntlet
of three readings in select council.
Evidence of preconcerted attack on
the judgments and incidentals fund
was disclosed in two ordinances intro
duced respectively by Mr.. Godshall and
Mr.. Calvin, the one transferring $l25
to provide for a fire alarm box at the
corner of Luzerne and Twenty first
street, and 5000 for rev permanent
man for the Centurys, the other pro-
viding for ten electric lights at the
| following street intersections: River
| and Crown, Orchard and Crown,
| Eighth and Elm, Eighth and Luzerne,
| Seventeenth and Division, Dorothy and
| Euclid, Dorothy and Lincoln, Meadow
and Locust Florida and Reese, and
| Theodore near the Delaware, Lacka-
| wanna and Western tracks,