The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 5

me wneat From which "Snow White" Flour Is made is all cleaned, scoured and steamed before it is ground, so we know that "Snow White" Does not contain the least little Ditordirt. It's perfectly ciean, a perfectly pure and perfectly i It is made in a dean mill by clean men and is used by clean people. Ask vonr ororer about it. We only wholesale It." The Weston Mill Co. eciunn.

larooaauv. vijranui. The average service is bad enough. So its advisable to seek service that is rated away above the average. II ACKAWANNA, II "THE" ILhAUNdry 30S Peun ave.

A. B. Virnin REPOBUCAIf COUNTY CONVENTION. In pursuance of a resolution of the Republican county committee, passed at a regular meeting on Saturday. Aug.

ID. 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 it. Vigilance committees will hold primary elections on Saturday, Sept. 23. 1S9, between the hours of 4 and 7 p. m.

Each election district shall elect at said primary election three qualified persona to serve as vigilance committee for the next ensuing calendar year, whose names shall be certilied to on the returns to the county convention. Candidates who have thus far registered their names with tho secretary and those who are desirous of registering will observe 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 legistering and paying the assessment. E. N.

WJXLARD. J. E. WATKIXS, Chairman. Secretary.

PERSONAL Attorney John J. Murphy Is in Philadelphia. Mr. John T. Brown has returned to Washington.

Mr. E. W. Cookler has returned from a week's trip through New York state. Mr.

Clarence McKeehan of Pomeroy, is visiting his parents at 917 Jones street. Miss Jessie Orr White, of the School of the Lackawanna, arrived in town yesterday. Mrs. John M. Burke and children of Washington avenue have returned from Atlantic City.

Louis Tisch. of the Demokratishcher Waechter of Wilkes Barre, was a Vis itor in this city yesterday. Mr. Martin T. O'Malley leftyester day for Toledo, Ohio, to visit his sister, Mrs.

T. J. Stewart. Mr. W.

W. Grant, principal of fe High school, left for New Tork to bring his family to this city. Miss Morse, supervisor of drawing, has returned from Mont Clair, N. where she spent her. vacation.

Mr. Howard Pruden and his sister Eva of Washington, D. are visiting Mrs. E. a.

Franklin of Vine street. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

H. Cooper of Bollngton, Loudoun county, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Luther Hess Waring, of 31 Webster avenue. County Commissioners S.

W. and G. Roberts and Chief Clerk C. F. Wag.

ner auenaea me wallsville fair yes terday. Miss Jane MacMartin, of the School of the Lackawanna, will return Satur day. She has spent the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Buell at Pemoquid Har mr, jle.

Mrs. G. A. Morton and son Percy of Owego. N.

who have been visiting G. W. Morton of Gibston street, have returned home, accompanied by Mrs. G. W.

Morton. ASSIGNMENT OF BATTALIONS First and Third of Thirteenth Real mont Is Located In Sorauton. Colonel L. A. Wavres, commander of the Thirteenth regiment, N.

G. yesi terd.iy issued his second order to the companies of that command. It is an assignment of battalions. The first and third are located in Scranton and the second is the out of town battalion. The appointments are as follows: Lieutenant Colonel Frederick W.

Stillwell to command the First battalion, composed of Companies and C. Major B. Rush Field to command the Second battalion, composed of Companies E. I and G. Major Frank Robling, to command the ThiTd battalion, composed of Companies A and H.

THEY ARE HELD IN BAIL Boys who Carried Firearms will be Prosecuted. Thos. and Byron Watkins, who were arrested in connection with the accidental shooting of young Shields on West Lackawanna avenue on 'Monday night, were arraigned In police court yesterday. The former was fined $5 for carrying concealed weapons and the latter was held upon the charge of felonious wounding. CITY MAKES ANSWER Another Step In tho Arthur Avenue Controversy.

City Solicitor A. A. Vosburg yesterday filed the answer of the City of Scranton and James Moir, mayor, to the bill In equity tiled by the Scranton Railway company. The answer denies the right of the railway company to construct or operate any street car line upon Arthur avenue or Mulberry street, and sets up that as the agreement with the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company was not rescinded, there was neither actual nor constructive notice to the city of its existence until August, 1899. It is further set forth that these streets were dedicated to public use by the L.

I. C. and that the city, by her acts and conduct, has accepted this dedication. It is admitted that the mayor tried to stop the work for the reason that the plaintiff was trespassing upon the street without having obtained the consent of the city. The authority of the company to proceed under the original ordinance is denied, because the work was not done within two years, as the ordinance required.

They ask that the bill be dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff. AGREEMENT 1 MAD Lackawanna Trainmen Are Satis fied with the Terms. WILL GO INTO EFFECT TODAY Chief Clark of the Brotherhood of Con dnotors States That the Schedule Is Aeoeptable to the Men Firemen Conference with Superintendent Russell Commenced Yesterday May be Concluded Tomorrow Night Other Railroad Notes of Interest An agreement that Is entirely satis factory to both parties was arrived at between the committee representing the conductors and brakemen of the Lacka wanna and the officials of the company yesterday. The final session concluded late yes terday afternoon and the members of the committee left for their homes after a brief conference ith Mr. E.

E. Clark, chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors. Mr. Clark, when Interviewed by a Re publican reporter last night, said: The committee concluded its work this afternoon and the terms arrived at are quite satisfactory to the men. It was decided not to give out the terms of the agreement until arrange ments have been concluded with the firemen's committee, which held a con ference with Supt.

Russell yesterday afternoon. By tomorrow night, in all probability, an agreement will have been reached with the firemen, which will complete the schedule with the four organizations. The schedule agreed upon with the engineers is already in effect and that made yesterday with the conductors and trainmen will go into effect today. Chiefs Clark and Morrisey will leave the city this morning. SCARCITY OF CARS.

Never before in the history of Buffalo as a port has there been experienced such a scarcity of cars, owing to the fact that nearly every car that can be spared is being sent into the West for the purpose of moving grain. Xor is this all. The cars on their way are carrying coal through so that the aggregate shipments by rail out of here will surprise the trade. One of the reasons for the diverting of so much of the coal tonnage to the railroads is explained by the fact that the high freight rates prevailing on the lakes, owing to the enormous business being done, has in a measure wiped out the advantage the vessels have al ways had on account of their low charges. The saving of breakage is an other factor that has not been lost sight of.

It is asserted by one prominent ship per that more coal is going through in cars than has been the case for many years. There is plenty of inquiry from the West and the shippers feel encour agd to send forward all the coal they can as a big improvement in conditions prevails. Locally the anthracite trade is growing more lively despite the crease of 25 cents a ton made on Sep tember 1. Heavier stocks are being put in and consumers are more prompt in their payments. Soft coal shippers continue to report a scarcity and do not look tor any im provement for some time.

Prices continue strong at the advance and have an upward tendency. THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE. Plans are being perfected for the erection of a handsome monument on the precise spot where the first locomo tive turned a wheel in America. Since that day in August. 1829, when the Stourbridge Lion, the pioneer railway engine of the United States, made its famous initial trip, the country has become a network of rails, and it is believed that there is not an Iron road within the limits of the Union whose managers will not cheerfully respond to an appeal for a contribution to aid in erecting a memorial stone over the spot where their mammoth industry was born.

Wayne County Herald. EXPORT GRAIN RATES. Western roads have agreed to make effective on September 8 the following proportional rates on export grain in carloads rom Mississippi eastbank point, including East St. Louis to East Dubuque, to Baltimore, Newport News and Norfolk: Corn, rye and wheat, 131 2 cents: oats, 151 2 cents. In order to maintain the differentias of 4 1 2 cents below the through proportional export rates obtainable from southwestern Missouri river points to Newport News or Norfolk, each road, on the same date, will establish proportional rates of It) cents on barley, corn and rye, and 18 cents on wheat and oats in carloads for export from Southwestern Missouri river points to New Orleans, Port Arthur and Galveston.

Russia has now about 29.000 miles of railway line, including the great extensions in Siberia. Half of this great mileage has been added during the past eight years. IN THE LABOR WORLD. It Is generally supposed that anthracite coal is only to be found in six or seven counties of eastern Pennsylvania, but the Philadelphia Record is authority for the statement that local capitalists claim to have discovered it In western Maryland and West Virginia, a continuation of the vein that crops out in the Lykens Valley, and have organized the Tidewater Anthracite Coal capitalized at $3,000,000. Men at Keeler mine, near Brazil, want to buy powder in open market, claiming they now pay 50 cents a keg too much.

ntrt ia CP ,1 1...,..... fc range is $6.50 per ton at retail in Chicago, III. At Carpenter's hall to night a mass meeting of the various trades unions will be held. Speeches will be made by John N. Parsons, grand, master workman of the Knights of Labor and president of the National Association of Letter Carriers: George J.

Klaffner, treasurer of the Central Labor Union of Omaha. and J. C. Keller, a delegate to the Central Labor Union of Omaha and a member of the National Association of Letter Car riers. II 1 ,1 Ht (1 1 An.A lnM 1.

IT 1 1 It was under the auspices of the Amalga mated oneet iron oncers ISO. W. It consisted of song, dance and sketch specialties, and tumbling and gymnastic exhibitions. After the entertainment tonight a social will be held. Union will 'be held on Sunday afternoon.

UNIVERSALIS The sixty fifth session of the Susnne hanna Association of Unlversalists met THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899. for Its annual conference at Hopbottom on Wednesday. President Pj E. Loomis of Scranton called the association to order at 11 a. m.

and asked Rev. J. D. Tllllnghast to offer prayer, after which the secretary, A. S.

Waldie read the mint utes of the last meeting, held at Gibson. The usual committees were appointed and a roll call showed that every society in the association was represented. The ofneers of the association were elected as follows: F. E. Loomis of Scranton, president: Mr.

ci. M. TinTany or Hopbot torn, vice president; A. S. Waldie.

Brook. lyn, secretary; W. P. Bailey, Brooklyn, treasurer. Kev.

in. s. Sage. LU D. preacher of occasional sermon for 1900.

Rev. B. B. Fairchlld chose for his text, John 12:33. and John 19:17 17 18, calling particular attention to lessons of the spirit of forgiveness and love which were exemplified and made perfect only by the crucinxion on uaivary.

Tne sermon was followed by the sacrament. Succeeding tne sacrament came the report of the omtuary committee, wnich drew out con siderable eulogy of the members of the association who have departed the earth life since the last session. MR. ROBERTS' DENIAL. States he Never Wrote a Letter to Rev.

Thomas De Grnohy, D. D. Dld Not Walk to Cleveland. The following communication, which Is self explanatory, has been received from Mr. Peter Roberts of Newbury, Ohio: Editor of The Republican.

Sir: There appeared in your paper some time ago an item ta cupping of which I have in my possession) concern. ing me, the Rev. Thomas DeGruchy being the informant, which I here refute in every particular. The reverend gentle man must be very much mistaken as am positive I did not write him to that effect. I have scores of friends and rela tives living in and around Scranton which have contrary to the state.

ment published. PETER ROBERTS. Newburg, Ohio. The following is the article, which ap peared In the West Side department of The Republican: WALKED TO CLEVELAND. Peter Roberts about two years ago came to this crty from his native home In Wales to seek work.

None having been secured at the time and being an orphan without money or friends In this city and coun try, he called on Rev. Dr. Thomas De Gruchy, pastor of the Jackson Street Bap. tlst church, who furnished him wrth food and a home until he secured employment. Roberts joined Rev.

Dr. DeGruchy's church and became a very useful member. Three months ago Roberts departed. few days ago Rev. Dr.

DeGruchy re ceived a letter from him, stating that he had walked from Scranton to Cleveland, a distance of 200 miles, more or less. He did not say how long it took him to make the journey. He was as pennyless when he reached Cleveland as when Dr, DeGruchy took him into his home, how ever, but to day he has a snugi berth in a large steel Industry In that city. JURY NOT SATISFIED. Will Inspect the Elevator at the Christian Building; Tonight No Evidence as to the Manner In which Elmer Richard was Killed.

Last night the coroner's Jury inquiring Into the death of Elmer Richards ad journed to meet at the Christian building at 6 o'clock this evening. The evidence offered showed that either the elevator was out of order or that considerable carelessness was used in the handling or it. The testimony offered pertained al most entirely to the releasing of the boy after the accident, but nothing was said that gave any suggestion as to the probable cause of death. Dr. O'Malley was immediately summoned to the building after the boy was found.

He described the position in which the boy was when he first saw him. After describing the methods employed In releasing the boy he said that the elevator dropped about two or three feet as soon as the bars were taken from under the top of the car riage. Tne testimony taken was that of employes at the building and persons who were accustomed to use the elevator. Nothing was found that showed care. lessness on the part of the boy In handling the elevator.

After hearing all of the wit nesses present the Jury decided that sum clent evidence had not been givn to show any cause for death, so an adjournment was taken in order to permit the jury to examine the elevator and the machinery, ENDEAVORERS TO MEET State Convention will be Held at Washington, Next Month. On Oct. 3. 4 and 5 the thirteenth an nual state convention of the Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor Union will be held at Washington. The programme win consist ot committee conferences, prayer ano praise services and addresses.

Special railroad rates have been obtained on the various railroads for the week. Prominent among those who will ad dress the convention are State President Kev. Clarence ti. Jfi. Vernon of Lancaster, Rev.

J. T. McCrory, D. ofl Pittsburg, state vice president; Rev. B.

Canfield Jones ot Brie, state vice president; Rev, inaries c. tiuriDurtt, coatesvuie; Kev. Floyd W. Tompkins. D.

of Philadelphia; Rev. R. M. Russell, D. Pittsburg; Rev.

William Williamson. Aitoona: William Shaw, Boston, treasurer or tne nitea Society of Christian En deavor; Rev. J. Z. Tyler, D.

Cleveland, Rev. Ira Landrith. Nashville. Tenn Rev. Wayland Hoyt.

D. Philadelphia: nev. j. u. uiion, u.

srooKiyn, in. Rev. George B. Stuart, D. Auburn, J.

X. BAND CONCERT Thft following nrnerflTTiTriA will Via mm dered by the Lawrence band at West Side on xortn Alain avenue to night at ciock: March Cross and Crown J. S. Dtiss Overture Mosaic Rolltnson selection a xsignt in urancia waits impassioned Dream J. Rnsna Medley overture A Tickler.

O. DeWltf a a xwwer ouiii neans ana low ers Theo. M. Tobanl. On.

2 iS juarcn scranton to iiarrisburg. Arr. w. c. Ott iayea oniy oy Lawrence Band.

WE SELL Cushionet Tarn SHOES for Women. (uSHIONET Turn Easiest and Handsomest for Dress Wear. Unlike any Other Shoes. Schank Spencer, Sole Agents for Scranton. WERE IHOulDARY McCann's Vote Not Recorded and it Killed An Ordinance.

CITH HALL CONVERSAZIONE Mayor Vetoed an Ordinance tor Fifteenth Ward Eleotrlo Light Sufficient Members Voted for the Measure bnt the Pave Defeated it Mr. Rosa and the Provldenoe Road Pave. City fathers were in somewhat of a quandary at last night's meeting of select council and all on account of a proposed electric light in the Fifteenth ward. The members during the evening gathered in groups and Indulged in con versation, notwithstanding many protests by the chair. So loud was the talg that the city clerk could not hear the members voting, hence the trouble.

A communication was read from the mayor, vetoing an ordinance providing for an electric light on the corner of Luzerne and Eighth streets, for the reason that there was no urgent neces sity for the light and that there were no funds available. The veto was sus. talned by the following vote; To sustain Messrs. Finn. Kearnev, James, Roche, Melvin, Schneider, Shea, Fellows, Schroeder, O'Boyle, Frable, coyne, AicAnarew.

13. Against Messrs. Ross, Chittenden, sanaerson. Williams. 4.

After the result was announced Mr. Fellows pointed out that fifteen votes had been given against the mayor'i veto, so that the measure was passed. Mr. McCann, who had examined the record, pointed out that the clerk had not recorded his vote, and as this would change the result he asked for a ruling. The regular business, however was proceeaea wirn ana once more Mr.

Mc Cann loomed up and asked for a ruling, City Clerk Lavelle stated that he did not record Mr. McCann's vote, as he had not heard him. Mr. Roche said that It was easily ex plained, as Mr. McCann was standing by him and he heard him vote, but Mr.

Fellows voted so quickly afterwards that it was no surprise that the clerk did not hear him. There was a lull in the business dur ing which Mr. Ross asked what ques. lion was before the house. Mr.

Fellows again asked what dis position should be made. The president thought that the record could be amended in view of Mr, Mc Cann statement, but Mr. Sanderson ob jeeted on the ground that the result was announced. PROVIDENCE ROAD PAVE. New business was transacted as fol lows: Mr.

Ross Resolution directing the city. solicitor to notify the Girard Construction, company to commence the work of pavi ing North Main avenue within ten days of notice, otherwise that the contract be annulled. Adopted. Mr. Ross Resolution directing the city engineer to run fence line on Parker street and street commissioner to remove any obstructions found thereon.

Ad proved. Mr. Schneider Resolution permitting oote'cfc Keeker to furnish 40 feet of New Era brand hose in place of the Vim Fire nose condemned by the chief of the fire department. Adopted. A communication was read from Mr.

H. E. Paine, calling attention to the unsatis tactory condition of a portion of the Ab ington Turnpike road. The letter was reterred to committee. Mr.

Kearney submitted a communication from the residents of Newton townshiD. calling attention to the deplorable condi tion of the old township road In the Keyser valley. The communication was referred to committee. POLICE APPOINTMENTS. A communication was read from the mayor stating that on Aug.

IS he had re moved umcers Saul and Dyer for cause. Mr, Chittenden moved that the letter be reterred to tne police committees and the city solicitor with Instructions to report as to the powers of select council in the appointment of ofneers. This was adopt ed. Following came the appointment of Welles J. Hockenberry in place of Officer Saul and David J.

Davis in place of Of fleer Dyer. The appointments were rei lerred to tne ponce committee. Mr. Kearney submitted a favorable re port of the Are department committee on the ordinance providing lor the payment of the claims of Evans Bros, for extra work in connection with the Cumberland hose house. A letter was read from CIty Solicitor Vosburg, stating that in his opinion the ordinance regulating transient dealers was legal until the act of lSlit) had been declared unconstitutional.

TWO INSPECTORS WANTED. A communication was read from the mayor, stating that Mr. George Rosen had resigned as inspector of the South Side sewer. In his place the mayor appointed Messrs. Christian Fickus and George Meyers, it being explained that the work was being carried on in two sections.

Mr. Roche pointed out as the appropria tion was for one inspector alone that the city controller would hold up the salary of one inspector. Mr. Finn, who had moved that both an pointments be confirmed, withdrew the motion and made another providing for tne confirmation 01 Mr. ilcKus appointment alone.

Mr. Schroeder protested against this. contending that each section should have an inspector, otherwise one Job Would be well done while the other would be neg lected. Eventually the appointment of Mr. Fickus was confirmed.

Mr. Schneider then moved and Mr. Schroeder seconded that Mr. Meyers' appointment be confirmed. Mr.

Sanderson moved that the comJ munlcation be referred to the city solicitor with instructions to report as to whether the second appointment could be made. This was adopted, and on the suggestion of Mr. O'Boyle it was decided to meet on Thursday next to take action. The city treasur.er report for the month of August was submitted as follows: Aug. 1, cash balance $120,933 05 From delinquent tax collectors.

66 From building Inspector 267 00 From board of health 2 'Z" From city solicitor 16 15 From city licenses 13 00 City taxes, 1899 24,144 72 Sewers 99 Grade 127 50 Paves 1.128 11 Sidewalks 159 84 Total $150,337 27 Expenditure 29,408 96 Balance cash $126,928 31 JERSEY CENTRAL EXCURSIONS 1 The following excursions Tinva Koon arranged by the Central Railroad of New Jersey from this city. Tuesday, Sept. 19, to Atlantic City. Tickets ironri to return nn nr hctnr a et 30. Fare, $5.00.

Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:25 to Bethlehem for the Pennsylvania State Fair. Tickets for nrlnlf 9 s. mi dren, $2.00. Return from Bethlehem 1 p.

m. ThUrSdaV. Spot. 21. tn Allantnn the Lehieh Cnuntv fair mirat n.

adults, children, $1.90. Special train returning from Allentown at 7 p. m. Charity' Among Ante. It is certain that ants Intentionally sanotlon the residence of certain Insects In their nests.

This is the case, for Instance with a curious blind beetle, which is abso lutely dependent upon ants and ta habitually fed by them, the ants supplying it with nourishment, as they do one another. The Norway rat, Instead of misratlntt annually, only does so once in every 11 years. Naturalists attribute this move ment to some inherited memory of a fllcht to escape an expected oataclysm, but this seems somewhat farfetched. A SUDDEN DEATH Wm. Mol'ormiok Expired After at Fit of CouKhlnK.

William McCormlck, aged 53 years, of Moosic, died very suddenly and under peculiar circumstances at 'his home at about 7 o'clock last evening. McCormlck had worked as usual during the day, and when he came home at 6 o'clock he enjoyed a hearty supper. Con eluding his evening meal, he lit a pipe, and then strolled out to a plum tree in his yard. He was attacked with a fit of coughing which brought on hemorrhage of the lungs. He was carried into the' house and died in a few minutes.

Deceased had resided In Moosic for 23 years and was survived by a wife and eight children, six boys and two daughters, as follows: SVilliam. James. Edward, Thomas, Morris, Maggie and Nellie. Funeral notice hereafter. FIREMEN'S CONVENTION.

Pro cram rue lor tho Week Completed by the Executive Commlttee A Busy Time In Store for the Delegates and Visitors. The programme of events In connection with the Firemen's state convention to be held in this city during the first week of the coming month, has been completed by the executive committee as follows: Monday, Oct. 3, reception and registration of delegates at Hotel Jermyn, headquarters of executive committee and State Secretary W. W. Wonders.

Tuesday, Oct 4, opening of session of convention at court house In room election of officers for the ensuing year. Wednesday, Oct. 5, morning session of convention, choosing place of holding next convention; social session of delegates, their wives and friends. Visit to coal mines and trolley ride to suburbs and different points of Interest throughout the city. In the evening Illuminated parade and test run of Scranton fire department under direction of Chief Walker, from Lackawanna and Wyoming avenue to box No.

115, Olive street. A handsome prize will be given to winner by executive committee. After the parade there will be a social and dance on the asphalt pave; Bauer's band of 40 pieces will furnish music. Thursday. Oct.

(5, closing session of convention in morning. Grand parade and pageant of firemen's association in the afternoon. In the evening the local companies will hold receptions for the visiting companies. Friday, Oct. 7, receptions will be held at the engine and hook and ladder houses.

In the evening the executive committee will meet at city hall and march to the trial grounds where companies will compete under competent judges for pifferent prizes. The judges for the several prizes to be presented' will occupy the balconies of Jonas Long's Sons' store. The prizes are: First prize An elegant cane, for the tallest man in the parade. Second prize An elegant silver drining cup in the form of a thimble, to shortest man in parade. Third prize A rich an artistically carved tobacco bowl in the form of a Turk's head, with flowing turban, made of terra cotta, in old ivory finish, to be presented to the handsomest man in line.

Fourth prize Unique and elegant match safe of anthracite coal, In form of crane, to oldest man in line. THE FRIGATE PELICAN. It Is a Small Bird With an Enormous Stretch of The frigate pelican, or man of war bird, is usually found between the tropics. Although when stripped of its feathers it ta hardly larger than a pigeon, yet no man can touch at the same time the tips of its extended wings. The long wing bones are exceedingly light, and the whole apparatus of air cells is extremely developed, so that its real weight is very trifling.

It flies al si great height above the water, and from that elevation pounces down on fish, OHpeoteUy preferring the poor, persecuted flying fish for its prey. According to some authors, the name of man ofwar bird was given to it because its appearance was said to foretell the coming of a ship; probably because the frigate pelican and real frigates are equally averse to storms, and both like to eome Into harbor if the weather threatens. Under the throat of the frigate pelican is a lirae pouch, of a deep red color, which can be distended with air at the pleasure of the bird. The pouch is larger and of a more brilliant red in the male than in his consort, and the general plumage of the female is not; so bright as that of the male. Although its swiftness of wing and general activity enable it to snatch a fish from the surface of tho water or to pounce upon tho flying fish before it can again seek the protection of its native element, yet it too often uses its powers in robbing other birds of their lawful prey.

It is enabled, in some mysterious way, to And Its way home by night, even though it may be 400 or 600 miles from land. The length of the male bird is three feet and the ex panse of wing eight feet. BIG DAY AT MUD An Unprecedented Attendance at theWallsville Fair. THE RACES ALL VERY SLOW More Than Five Thousand Persona Paid Admissions All the Farmers "and Many ofTbelr Relatives Were Present Scranton was Well RepresentedThe Best of Order Prevailed. Yesterday was undoubtedly the big day at the Maitland fair, the attendance breaking all records of previous years, there being more than 5,000 paid admissions.

The attractions of the day previous were augmented by the arrival of the Reed band of Tunk hannock, which held forth in the new band stand near the judges stand. The grand stock parade of all the cattle, horses, that are entered for premiums took place at noon and was a very creditable one. The judges devoted the greater part of the day to the awarding of premiums and nearly completed their labors and as a result there is considerable dissatisfaction. The exhibits in some lines were so poor that no first premiums were awarded the judges, saying that third prize would be nearer the proper award. This is particularly true of the poultry, of which the quantity was very large, but the quality was very poor, in fact the poorest ever seen at this fair.

A new exhibit, and one that attracted a great deal of attention was the shells and Crustacea, which occupied a large space at the upper entrance of the pavilion. The largest and also the finest exhibit of the fair was the potatoes, which was an extraordinary one. The White Elephant and Green Mountain potatoes being the largest. BIO SUNFLOWERS. There was also a large lot of sunflowers, some of them measuring 10 inches in diameter.

The carpet department was large and probably puzzled the judges more than any other department, there being so many different varieties that it was hard to choose between them. The great drawback at the fair Is the poor accommodation for feeding the visitors, and it would be advisable for Scrantonians coming today to bring a well filled basket, or they will go home hungry, for the best they can get on the grounds is a very slim 10 cent sandwich and coffee that tastes as though a pound of coffee was hung in the sun and the shadow boiled. Such refreshments arrangements have been severely condemned) by the visitors, who said they did not come prepared to feed themselves, as always before a good dinner could be procured on the grounds. The following Scranton people took In the fair yesterday: Attorneys H. S.

Alworth and C. B. Gardner, County Commissioners S. W. and Giles Roberts, Charles T.

Wagner, Commissioners' Clerk Sam Roberts, E. E. Swarts, C. B. Henwood, Prof.

F. A. Loomis, E. E. Swartz.

D. W. Vaughn, F. H. Scutt, V.

A. SImrell, Dr. Courtright, Harry Paust, M. J. Kelly, F.

H. Jermyn, J. O. Ackerman, Harry Labor, Louis 'Morel, District Attorney John It. Jones, A.

H. Cristle, E. B. Franklin, Phil Rinsland, George Gardner, John Courier Morris, John Johns, H. J.

Hall. Frank De Pew, County Superintendent J. C. Taylor, F. C.

Hazzard, George Gardner, Peter Morel and others. THE RACES. The first race of the day was the double team, which was a slow affair. The following participated: W. S.

Robinson, Clifford 1 1 1 Jamesh Justin. Wallsville 2 2 2 W. E. Stone, Edella 3 3 5 Time, 3:13, 2:45, 2:52. Then followed the best race of the day, which was a hotly contested one between Kate Clark, owned by Harry Miller of Waverly, and Walter owned by H.

S. Gorman, the former winning the first two heats and the latter taking the next two. The fourth heat was the best of the day, Walter J. winning by a length, Kate Clark breaking just before she reached the wire. 3:00 Class.

Walter ch. H. S. Gorman, Scranton 2 2 1 1 1 Dread Day. ch.

Charles Austin, Wallsville 5 4 5 5 5 Edward Dr. B. S. Sutton, Scranton 6 6 6 6 Roxanna, b. J.

M. Sher 1 wood, Jermyn 4 5 3 4 3 Susanna, 8. R. E. West lake, Scranton 3 3 2 3 4 Kate Clark, br.

Harry Miller, Waverly 1 1 4 2 2 Time 2:32, 2:334, NOTES OF THE FAIR. An ornamental gourd, measuring 5 feet 8 Inches, attracted considerable attention, as did some green and red peppers that were fully five Inches in diameter. "Beets, 1 to the peck," was a placard posted over the prize winning beets. The prize winning pumpkin would not CB. OH GOLDSMITH'S FALL OPENING.

go In a bushel basket, and seven large potatoes tilled a perk measure. The various candidates for county offices were kissing the babies and showing their ignorance from a farmer's standpoint, not being able to distinguish between a pump kin and a squash and making votes by jollying the crowd. A danger sign was placed on the large gourd and a tag put on that read: "This is a snake; hands off." The races yesterday were decidedly slow and uninteresting, although fair time was made in the 3 minutes race. It was a walkover for the winner. To day the best races of the fair will come off, those scheduled being the 2:33 and free for all.

W. H. owned by M. E. Wordcn of Scranton.

will go to beat the track record of this afternoon. There will also be a special race for fast horses, and all" lovers of fast horses and faster races should not fall to be present. This will be the best day of the fair from a racing standpoint and should be given a liberal patronage. BUSINESS NOTICES J. T.

Watkins Studio at li. B. Powell muslcj store. Voice culture and the art of singing. Open September 11 for the reception of pupils.

8tS Change of Time on the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad. A new time table will go Into effect on the above railroad. The Lake Ariel special trains, also the Lake Artel Sunday trains, will be discontinued on, and after Monday, September 11th, 1S00. 7t3 Good a So. Meals at the Nash," Second block from Court House orl Adams avenue.

Ready promptly a. 12 and 6:30 p. 20tf Members of the Improved Order of Heptasophs, of Dunmore, will meet at Odd Fellows' hall on Friday morning, Sept. 8, at 8 o'clock, to attend tha funeral of their late brother, Edward G. O'Horo.

7t2 A Desirable Butldlns: Bite West Parle Lots Are Soiling Fast. The people of this city must certainly appreciate the fact that West Parle 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 pl'aced on the market. All necessary information, can be had by calling at the offices in the Central City, or at the newly erect id office on the plot. tf A Rare Opportunity. Three young ladies of good who are desirous of becoming pianists, can earn their tuition at the Conservatory of Music, by assisting in the conservatory office.

Apply at once at tha Conservatory. Bethlehem Fair. On Thursday. Sept. 14, via Central Railroad of New Jersey, by special train, leaving Scranton at 7:25 a.

m. Fare for the round trip, adults $2.05: children $2.00. 6 8 11 13 Fall Announcement of Fine Dress Goods We are displaying elegant, stylish, up to date weaves, such as Fancy Plaids, Crepons, Broadcloths, Venetians, Coverts, Serges, Habit Cloths, Homespun, Poplins, Poplinettes and Granite Suitings Prices range from 23c up to $1.98 per yard. Clarke Bros. BAZAAR Dress Goods, Silks, Cloakings, Skirts, Silk Waists and Ladies' Tailor made Costumes.

i Inspection is earnestly solicited. GOLDSMITH BROS. CO..