The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 5

Heavy Bread is indigestable. It is worse than nothing. It causes indigestion and stomach trouble, Makes a person irritable, cross and bad tempered. Spoils your whole dav and makes no end of trouble'. Avoid it.

Use i "Snow Flour and have light bread. GOOD bread, Bread that tastes good, looks good, feels good and is good. Bread that does good. Bread that is the "Staff of Life" in realitv. You can get "Snow White" of your grocer.

"We Only Wholesale It." i The Weston Mill Cc. Scranton, Carbond.le, Olypaant. COLLARS CUFFS IRONED AST1 SAW EDGE fl ACKAWANNA, II LAUNDRY Oi Pri. AVE. A.

U. WARJIAX J. W.GUERNSEY'S Celasbrated MUSIC STORE Is ti beat In th city to t7 Pianos VIOLINS, BANJOS, GUITARS, ALTOHARPS, MANDOLINS and ACCORDEONS. and Organs Also all kinds of musical merchandise, eheet music, etc. Call ana iry it.

305 Washington Avenue, Scranton "Jack and Jill went up the hill" You surely know the rest But do not let yourself forget Suburban Light's the best. If we can't sell you a piano or organ, We may be able to supply you with sheet music, books, strings, or other trimmings. We have as complete line as can be found In the city. At the lowest prices. Good, second hand organ $5 per month.

PERRY 205 Wyoming Avenue. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Huber of Mulberry Btreet spent the Fourth with relatives and friends at Danville, Pa.

Attorney and Mrs. A. A. Vosburg, Miss Alice Benson and Mr. Harry Thomas were recent sojourners at Lake Winola.

Messrs. Louis Oettinger of this city and Sol. Oettinger of Baltimore left yesterday for a week's cruise over the great lakes. They will make business visits at several of the cities on the lakes. Rev.

Dr. C. M. Giftin of the Elm Fark church will leave tomorrow for New York where he will remain until Friday. Then he will go to Philadelphia, whence he will sail for England.

He will spend the summer in London. Mrs. Giftin and sons will Bummer at the Chautauqua. St. Luke's Summer Home.

nount of donations received at last it, ifliO; from a friend, 5: from Hanley, total, $1NJ. Friends of work of the home are reminded of Ineed of further donations, now that i to De opened In a few days. SAVED FROM DROWNING farrow Escape of a Child of Mr, and Mrs. no. I.

Scrnctr. A young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John bcragg foil into the water at rlel yesterday mornlnc and narrniviv scaped drowning. The child was n(rt lng on one of the wharves and fell over into the water far beyond her depth.

No one was near her when she fell but Mr Fred Y'oung, an employe of The Republican, who was rowing in a boat near by He saw the child fall and quickly rowed to the spot where she sank. He reached the place Just In time to be at hand as ehe arose to the surface. He seized the little one and drew her into the boat, and In a few moments had put her into the arms of her mother, who was terrified but who, with her husband, was overjoyed at the promptness with which Mr. Young rescued the little one from almost certain death. The Traders National bank has opened to' the public a subscripiton list for the new Issue of United States government bonds.

Any person desiring to subscribe for these bonds may now do so and the subscription will be handled by this bank without charge. The bonds will be issued in denominations of S20 Sluo $1,000, f. OirO and $10,000. The subscriptions must reach the treasury department, Washington, D. before Thursday, July 14.

Any one desiring to subscribe should do so not later than Monday, July 11, Frank L. Phillips, Cashier. lift of DELIGHTED SOLDIERY Went Wild Over the News Received From Santiago. LONA DAY LEADS THE PARADE Comtcal Procession That Caused Great Amusement to the Com mantling General The Keglment Mascot Also Figures in the Sensation A Great Base Ball Contest Won by the Peunsj lvanla Boys. From a Special Correspondent.

CAMP ALGER, Falls Church, July 5. Yesterday the 4th was started so quietly that silence was almost ominous and. the forenoon passed so far as the lath was concerned with one or two ball games played by such as could be coaxed to leave the shade. The transformation that occurred about the hour of 2 was both startling and wonderful. At that time the news was given to Gen.

Garretson's brigade that Santiago had surrendered and 3,000 Spaniards had been captured and Im mediately pandemonium broke loose. The bands began to play and they tooted away at "Yankee Doodle," "The Star Spangled Banner," Red, White and Blue," and other patriotic airs until exhausted. The men who had guns grabbed them, those who hadn't grabbed and hugged each other, and what with the cheering, the firing of blank cartridges and fire crackers, the music and the marching of men overjoyed with the good news it was one of the most extraordinary scenes ever seen. A REMARKABLE SCENE. One can Imagine 20.0UO men one mo ment quiet and seeking the shade, and the next moment springing in the air, laughing, crying, singing or yelling according to their temperaments Just as tnougn they had become heirs to a fortune or had captured a Spanish spy and it will give one a slight idea of how the men received the false news of Spain's aownrall.

It remained for the Thirteenth regi ment to start the ball The col onel, surrounded by his staff was listen ing to the patriotic strains of the band wnen Corporal Lona Day aDDeared aresseu in loose bagging pants, a tight fitting blouse about three sizes too small and a little flat topped derby hat which consisted mainly of the brim. He car ried a large stick for a baton and affect ea the walk of an old farmer. Without the shadow of a smile he started in to lead the band but his appearance was so comical that the band gave it up. He then ordered the regiment to fall in and placing himself in the lead and holding little "Hughey" the company mascot Dy tne hand he led the way on a march that carried the Thirteenth bnvs inrough the lines of the Eighth reei ment, the colored battalion. Genpral oarretson brigade, oast Oenpral fin bin's headquarters, through the lines of the Twelfth Pennsylvania and back to ine starting place where thpv nnsnpfl ranks to make way for the Eighth Pennsylvania who had accompanied them on tne march and to whom they gave a musing reception, corporal Day, is the oiggest and Hughey is the smallest Scranton men in camp and their ap pearance as they marched side by side created more cheers and amusement along the line of march than had the news or Santiago's fall.

GEX. GOBIN VIEWS PARADE. General Gobln came out of his nnr ters as the soldiers drew near and the smile on his face as he took his hat off to the boys showed that he flTnrprfn ed and approved the patriotic outbreak. i ne goocl news seemed to have wakemSl everybody up and fire crackers were at premieum. Those who couLi not nh.

tain them looted the commissary stores ana toon all the blank cartridiroa in sight while the patriotic quartermasters were looking the other way and it is safe to say there will be no court mar lais over the stealine of thp ammuni tion. Until nightfall volleys were fired by squads, platoons and companies, ani the noise at times was deafening. a muncier storm which had threat ened for several hours broke over the camp aoout 4 o'clock, but rnuM nni dampen the patriotism of the nappies lot of men I ever witnessed and tht racket did not subside until all the powder in whatever shape had been exploded. PENNSYLVANIA AHEAD. The crack base ball team of Mnuca chusetts, which is selected from the speediest men in the state, met with an unexpected defeat at the hands of the Pennsylvanlans yesterday.

They had Deen victorious In every contest previously and had won several hundred dollars in prizes. When they challengpd the Keystone boys a few days before, the news soon spread and the contest was looked upon as the chief attraction of the day and drew forth thousands cf base ball cranks who could not otherwise be induced to leave the shade of a tent or a tree. The game was not all one sided, although the score at the end or tne nttn inning stood 14 to 4 in favor or tne ennsyivanias, but was Inter esting throughout. The Thirteenth regiment was represented by "Buff' Jiaiott. urne colwell and Tom Mc Laughlin, all of Company and they materially assisted in winning the game.

duii maue a star catch of a fowl fly that bounded off the fingers of the pitcher, and also figured In three lightning double plays that robbed the Massachusetts men of several rums. Lonveu drove out a home run and two three baggers, and McLaughlin also played a superb game. Thomas of the Sixth regiment, Massachusetts, also made a home run for his side. The names of the winning team and their positions are as follows: Malott, Colwell. ss; McLoughlin.

cf; Thomas, If: Beck, Graham, Leis enrlng, lb; Criswell, 3b; Heefner, if; manager, Private Gilchrist of the twelfth Pennsylvania. A return match will be plas ed in the near future, as the Massachusetts men are not satisfied with the drubbing. The old vets and the recruits of Company played a game In the afternoon, which had to be abandoned when the excitement commenced. The score was a tie. TWO MORE MEN DIE.

The sad news that two men had died in the hospital caused a sober look to overspread many faces. Private Hen shaw, a member of the New York cav alry and a close friend of the late Hamilton Fish, died from the effects of a kick Dy a norse received a few days ago. He died in the division hospital ve.tT day morning. News was also received from Fort Myer that Private Grier of tne iweittn Pennsylvania had suc cumbed to an attack of typhoid fever. On the other hand the glad news was received by the Thirteenth regiment that Lieutenant Murphy of Comnanv was almost well and would return to duty shortly.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sohns. Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Sohns and Mrs. Doehler, all the South Side, spent the Fourth in camp with relatives. They leave for Scranton today, as also does Mpssts. Peter Zang and Oscar Helrigel. who have been staying with their soldier sons in camp since last Saturday.

Lieutenant Roberts was division officer of the day yesterday. REGIMENTAL ITEMS. The hours for drill have been changed and the men will drill from 6:30 to 7:30 m. and from 8:30 to 9:80. Dress parade will be held at 7 o'clock p.

m. A number of staff and line officers THE SCRANTON" REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 1898 went to Mount Vernon yesterday to celebrate the "Glorious Fourth." It was a dry day in more ways than one, but some of the boys were able to celebrate through the generous and thoughtful kindness of friends. RUSSIAN BADLY INJURED John Prando's Face a Mas of Blisters Caused by Explosion. John Prando. a Russian whose home is in Olyphant, presented himself at the Lackawanna hospital yesterday treatment for a badly burned face.

He was injured by an explosion of powder in the Grassy Island mine of the u. H. company Monday morning. The man's face was badly burned and was one mass of blisters. The powae: penetrated his face and it required sv eral hours to remove It.

The eyes were injured, but will be saved. Prando's head is now completely eov ered with bandages. Nothing can be seen of his features except through th eye holes and the opening throu which he speaks. THE PRIZE BANNER. Will be Presented to Xlaarra Hose Co, on Thursday Hut It Is Claimed Also by the Helief Co.

On nighi the banner given by Chief Hickey to the fire company making the best time in the test durin the recent inspection will be formally presented to the Niagara company of Providence, William Eldridge, perman entman. There is a very pretty dispute as to the awarding of the prize. The tim made by the Niagara company was cer tified by Chief Hickey to be 1 sec onds. while later in the day the Relie Hose company, it is claimed, made the test in the same time, and so it appear eu in the dally papers. Under these cir cumstances the honor would seem to be evenly divided even to the quarter of second.

The trouble, however, was caused by two timekeepers being on the Job. Chief Hickey and Chief St. John Wilkes Barre. There was also about half a dozen unofficial timekeepers and each one had the best watch and each one swore that the other was wrong. The contest between the various companies was an unusually keen one inas much as the Cyrstal hose team had on the first day reduced the record to I seconds and this it was thought could not be beaten.

The friends of each com pany during the two days' inspection fought for every little advantage as well as for every quarter of a second When the Niagara team made the tet there was a dispute as to whether it was in 13 or 14 seconds and the argument was a lively one until Chief Hickey settled the matter by deciding the time to he 13 seconds. The Relief company's team was tested later in the day and some doubts existed in the minds of the newspaper men as to whether it was 13 or 14 seconds until Chief St. Jnhn of Wilkes Barre decided that it was the former. Now the Relief company can not understand why the banner should be given to the North End company. while the North End councilmen are prepared to swear that by their own watches the Relief company failed to hitch up in 14 seconds.

The presentation of a banner is a new idea suggested hy Chief Hickey, so that the Niagaras will now be the banner company until the record is hrolon. The councilmen and city officials will be Invited on Thursday night to the presentation when substantial re freshments will be served by the com pany. FOURTH AT PRESTON PARK How a Number of Scrantonlnns Spent Independence Day. Communicated. Fifty four warmed over guests, parboil ed, stewed, from Scranton and Carbondnle, gathered at the lodge at Preston Park to spend the Fourth.

Sunday was spent in shilling ,4 chairs at stated intervals from one point of the great porch surrounding the house on three sides to another in search of the cooling winds that were straying that warm summer day over old ayne undulatinc bosom. Kariy Mon day morning as the clear sun peeped over the glacial moraine behind the lodge, neighbor Jones' cannon boomed forth a salute to the rising god of day. Shortly afterwards young America swarmed forth jubilant in crackers to celebrate our natal day. Sleep was banished. The restful god was wooed in vain.

He dropped his knitting of the raveled sleeve of care and fled In dismay before the modern cannon crackers and bombs of his youthful foes. Atl o'clock word came that Sampson had destroyed the Spanish fleet. That Cervera was captured. That Shutter had Spanish prisoners. The guests gathered In the assembly room at 10 o'clock at the ringing of the bell.

Major J. B. Fish presided. T. F.

Wells, read the Declaration of Independence. A. W. Dickson gave an intensely patriotic address. The guests sang Old Hundred, Yankee Doodle, Star Spangled Banner, My Country.

'Tls of Thee and other patriotic airs, and Mr. Albert Watson recited the "Liberty Bell." Mr. Dickson read "Dooley's Letter" and finally the meeting adjourned because It had to, but with its patriotism roused to a high pitch of enthusiasm and fervor. In the evening fireworks were set off on the spacious lawn in front of the lodee be tween the "Twin Lakes." Everyone had a front seat and tne proper inflection was given to the ohs! and ahs! of the rockets and other exposives, a delightful breeze was blowing trom the west, everyone was cool and happy. The men formed In a long line, every man's and boy's hands on the shoulders of the one before him and thus they marched round and round the big center table sinpln7 "John Brown's Bodv Lies a Mouldering in the Ground." Old white haired men, happy boys and keen business men in middle life all swims round the room together.

It was a time that wTil linger long in the memory of those present. During the day a beautiful flag was presented to the association by Mr. D. E. Taylor of the Globe, to replace the one formerly used, with Its H8 stars, now increased to 4.1 "Every Star a Story." During the evening on motion of Mr.

Dickson a subscription was taken up for the purchase of a handsome flag for neighbor Jones, the necessary money was subscribed on the spot. Mr. Jones Is a veteran of the war who lost an arm at Gettysburg, and the flag is to be presented to him in the name of the ladles of the lodge. Thus we honor our old heroes. Bv i and by we will thus honor our young ones.

Advertised Letters. Remaining uncalled for at the Scranton postoffice, Lackawanna county, Pennsylvania. July 6. lSiiS. Persons calling for these letters will please say advertised and give date of list.

Ezra H. Ripple, P. M. L. Ackerson.

Miss Maud Alger. D. J. Brenner, L. F.

Brennen, James B. Buchanan. Miss Jennie Cavanaugh, M. Cotton, Hiss Maggie Conway. Stanley Dolph.

V. M. Delamater. A. B.

C. Delaunay, Mrs. L. L. Davies, William Evan Davies, Mary Dougher.

George Ellenberger, Evans and Bates, John W. Fisher. M. D. D.

Fate. Elmer Gardner, Mrs. George Gaul, W. Gawlas, Percy it. Guppy, Miss Edith Greely.

Hemical George J. Hudson, Harry Haag. Mrs. George Holllday. J.

C. Hart man, Frank Hepler, James Hart. John Jones, Mrs. Laine John. L.

N. Keating, James B. Kelly, Mrs. Kelly. Edward Laferty.

Fred Lense J. Levin. Harry Marks. Dana W. Manness, Willie H.

Marshall, J. Malley, Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Miss Nora Mury, Miss Susie A. Moshler, Miss Maggie Murph, Miss L. McNally, John McHale, James R.

Mcintosh, Peter J. McGee, Patrick McHale, Katie McDonnell. Mrs. Jennie Nallen. Mrs.

Tilly PelfTer, Mrs. M. S. Parrv. Miss Bertha E.

Richards. Charles Rob ertson. W. T. Smith.

Miss Adele Smith. Mica Edna 8tone, Mrs. John G. Smith, Miss Alice Snow care of K. Adams, Miss Fannie Smith, Edwin Smith.

Amelia Shot well. Will C. Talcott. O. B.

Vaughn. i Jrroi. Williams, Mrs. Wright, Miss 8. H.

Wilson, Miss Cora Wheeler. E. J. Ward. D.

w. Whii Ward, Mary i STUDENTS HONORED Young Men From Scranton Who Have Made Their Mark. WON MANY COLLEGE PRIZES Some of the Scholars who Prepared for Their Studies In This City and What Encomiums They Won la Competitions During; the Past Year. "There have been men In Scranton who have made their mark in business at home and in other cities. There have been those who have made it in professional lines and in athletics, but there have been many who have made it In colleges as students.

Prof. Walter H. Buell of the School of the Lackawanna has prepared a list of some of the graduates of Scranton's excellent preparatory school, who have been exceptionally successful in their college work. The majority of young men from Scranton or vicinity who go to college to pursue a classical or scientific course firs't prepare themselves in the School of the Lackawanna and many of them have in years past graduated in honorable positions. Probably in no one year, since Dr.

Cann opened his school of preparation have so many of its graduates taken hanors and prizes as they have been doing this yean. Among those on the list are the following students and the honors that have been accorded them. Edward S. Jackson, class 'Oil, ranked second in his class at Annapolis Naval academy. Robert W.

Archbald, class secured the philosophical oration appointment at Yale. Thomas W. Archbald, class '01, has been made general secretary of the Y. M. C.

A. at Yale, one of the most important and influential positions on OkJ Eli's campus. Charles M. Hathaway, class captured the second Winthrop prize at Yale. 1 rank R.

Stocker, class '04 made an exceptional record at Yale and one which has been very much comDliment ed by persons In this city who are familiar with Yale's methods. In a large class he succeeeded in finishintr in elev enth place. He was out of school manv months and was unable to be at his studies many days on account of sickness at his home yet he came out well up among the leaders. Arthur B. Williams, class 'J4.

was elected to the Sigma Chi. a very prom inent society of Yale students. The so ciety is one to which the members are elected only after they have demon strated their ability in their studies. Air. Yilliams is the only Scranton stu dent that every secured the honor except Paul Belin.

Lucius Kennedy, of '91. took the nriw for work in chemical surgery at the I niversity of Pennsylvania. Nicholas Stahl. of took the Siifin fellowship for experimental science at Princeton. Charles G.

Cole, has been appoint ed a second group honorman at Princeton. He has made a record in political economy work and has already heen called upon to deliver speeches and lec tures on economic subjects in manv towns. Edward Hulbert. was No. 1 ir.

scholarship in Princeton school of science. George H. Lathroo and Harrv rc a. throp, of have been selected as members of the 'varsity foot ball team. REVENUE CANCELLATION STAMPS OF ALL KINDS.

ti Th law states eiolieitlv tht. nil ohot notes and dralts mint have revenue stamp afc' tached and that aairi stnmn must by drawer of said check, note or draft consequently you will ueed a cancelling atamp, We Furnish Them. Order Now. PRENDERGAST, LACKEY I RUSHMORE, THE Complete Office Outfitters. 207 Washington Scranton, Pa.

The latter Is now sergeant major of the Thirteenth regiment at Camp Alger. The record of Rev. Sidney Evans, now rector of a church at Lancaster, is a remarkable one. He graduated from the School of the Lackawanna in 18S1. This year he was one of five in a class of over 100 to secure the degree of S.

T. B. from the General Theological seminary of New York. He took the Greek prize, the first Tables essay prize, the entrance examination prize of $250. was president of his class in college twice, was literary editor of The Ivy, a school journal, was the Latin salutatorlan at the commencement, and has had the degree of A.

M. conferred upon him by Trinity college. This is quite a remarkable showing from Scranton students Jn one year's work. HOSPITAL IS FULL More Vat louts at tho T.neknwanua Thau There Is Room for. Once again the Lackawanna hospital is crowded to overflowing with patients.

There isn't a bed left in the surgical ward in which a patient can be put. When a case was taken there yesterday there was no place to put the man. He was unable to go away and a cot had to be arranged for him. There Is great need for better accommodations, but is seems that all efforts to secure them are futile. The allows only a certain rJhmber of patients 'In a ward, but the number is often exceeded.

It must be. The patients cannot be turned away and to accommodate them the law must, often be circumvented. FIREMEN'S GREAT DAY A Colossnl I'emonstrotlon to bo at lilnghniiiton August 1(1. One of the largest excursions that has ever left this city will probably be the one to go from here to Blnghamton on August 19 under the auspices of the Volunteer Firemen's association. Tho attraction will be the annual parade of the New York state fire department.

The annual state corcentlon cf the Empire state's fire fighters Is to be held in Blnghamton August IK. 18. 10 and 20. There will be a large percentage of the scranton firemen there, especially on the 10th. The Nay Aug Hose company is now considering an invitation to attend and participate in the narade and in all probability the invitation will be ac cepted.

There will be' other Scranton companies in attendance, but as ye they have not expressed their intention of doing so The Crystals may compete in the competition for the SUH) pme which is to be presented to the largest uniformed company from out of New York state. The Wilson Fre company of Peckville has expressed their determination to participate in the exhibition drill contest for a prize of several hundred dollars At Ross park In the evening there will be an elaborate display of fireworks in honor of the visiting firemen. Read our bargain columns. WILL CLOSE OUT BELOW COST. 3 Open Stock Dinner Ware Patterns.

You can Kpick out such pieces as you waut to. "Will sell all below cost. Call early before they are all sold. I Weichel Bros. 132 Wyoming Av.

Colonial Rockers. Mahogany finish. High arms and back, saddle seat; worth $5.00, for $2.25. Large Rockers. Golden oak with tapestry upholstered back and seat; worth $10.00, for $6.50.

Stained Rockers In four colors, with matting back and seat. Good value at S5.00, but sold at this sale for $3.00. fl Rousing BocRer Sale I fc: A chair chance that comes but seldom anywhere, and one 13 that never came to Scranton buyers before. We've bought a carload and bought them cheaper than chairs are usually 35 bought. This is how it happened.

Xew York state's larsrest 3 St: chair factory loses one of its partners. To raise the money to fc: pay hiru off. tbey threw their entire stock on the market at 3 SET about half price to those who could buy in carload lots. We couldn't resist the prices. Can you Here's a few 33 Bamboo Arm Chairs.

fc: Stained in several colors, back and seat upholstered ZZ with Japanese goods; worth SS; $3.00, for $3.90. One Lot ZZ Fjne ten and twelve dollar JS; rockers go at $7.50. Taborets Stained bamboo taborets, that ought to sell for $2.50, are here for $1.50. Roman Chairs. But made of bam boo.

Just the thing for sum mer home furnishing; worth $4,00, for $2.50. Golden Oak. Mahogany finish, or golden oak rockers, upholstered in jE Flemish tapestry and worth $7.50, for $4.75. 1 Siebecker Watkins, 1 406 and 408 Lack'a ave. CITY HALLPICKIHGS Board of Health Reorganizes To Night No Changes Expected.

CITY CLERK HAD A PRISONER No Quorum Expected for Common Council Meeting Tomorrow Xlght. Too Warm to Meet Vnless a $plcy Debate Is Expeeted Hcsults of Pole Counting by the Police. To night the board of health will reorganize. Generally much speculation is attached to this event but this year it is probable that all the officers will be re elected as follows: President, Dr. W.

A. Paine; secretary, Mr. Robert J. Murray; health officer. Dr.

W. E. Allen; food and milk inspector, T. N. Cullen; superintendent of crematory, D.

O. Thomas. Sanitary Officer Burke is assigned to the position by thj mayor and Plumbing Inspector o'Malley is appointed by the mayor, select council conllrmlng. The board Is made up as follows: Dr. W.

A. Paine, Dr. J. K. Bentley, Henry J.

Zeigler, Geo. S. Horn and M. J. Kelly.

The term of Mr. Zlegler has expired but he is now serving until the appointment of his successor by the mayor. Mr. Ziegler is in Europe and will not be present at tonight's meeting. Both branches of councils are scheduled to meet to morrow night but it is doubtful if a meeting of the lower branch will materialize.

There Is nothing of unusual importance to be discussed and It Is difficult to secure a Quorum In warm weather unless some business out of the ordinary routine Is expected to be called up. This will probably be the case to morrow night with the common councilmen, especially as a regular meeting is scheduled for the following Thursday when some important bids will be opened. In select council tp morrow night a number of important measures will be called up. The ordinance prohibiting the sprinkling of asphalt pave will be reported upon by the city solicitor who has been requested to furnish an opinion on the position of the city in the matter. The ordinance "extending the fire limits will also be discussed and it is expected that the new rules of the tire department will be submitted.

The advertisements inviting bids furnishing two new chemical engines will be Issued this week. Owing to the illness of Chief Hickey some delay has occurred In preparing the specifications but Messrs. Simon Thomas and E. F. Wenzel, chairmen of the fire department committees will wait upon him today when the specifications will be completed.

Chief Hickey was much improved yes erday and was able to receive visitors. A well known contractor was locked up in the City Clerk's office yesterday, and caused some excitement by his efforts to got out. It appears that early in the afternoon he called to read some specifications and to secure quietness retired to the inner room. Soon afterward the city clerk was called out and, as he Is an extremely cautious officer, locked the door. Soon the clerks on the first and second floors were attracted by violent noises and found that someone was attempting to force down the door of the city clerk's office.

About half a dozen people were also on the outside endeavoring to get in. "Open this door, ye grinnin' idiots" said the contractor. "We can't," replied those In the corridor. "Fetch Martin I.avelle here, then!" yelled the prisoner. "We can't," was the answer, "he's gone to Moscow." "He'll go to a warmer place when I see him," rejoined the contractor.

Soon after Mr. Lavellc returned and was told of the fate in store for him, but replied, nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'll fix him. Opening the door and staring at the contractor in the most terrible manner possible he said, "Wait until I fetch a policeman to search you. i'ernaps you have been rifling the papers. "Well, you are the coolest duck I've seen this year," said the irate contractor and departed without waiting for the police officer.

During the past week thirty four deaths were registered in the board health office. Twenty cases of Infectious diseases were reported. City Engineer Phillips 'commenced work yesterday upon that much desired improvement, the draining of Carbon street under the railroad bridge. A pipe drain will be laid at a cost of There are 7,008 poles in this city that number having been certified by the police department as the result of the recent count. The number is distrib uted as follows: Electric light company 2,001 Traction company 2,1 it Telephone company Suburban electric light 4U2 Ilium, heat power company, Postal telegraph union I 'in Western telegraph union TO Amer.

long dis. telephone L. I. S. company I1 N.

O. w. railroad Total Owing to the difficulty in Identifying the poles it Is not probable that tho number is correct. An excellent suggestion hss been made that a map of the city should be prepared and the poles of each company be denoted by a A Schank Spencer. SHOE FACTS.

Fact one We have a magnificent stock of the finest Shoes of all sorts ever. made. Fact two The prices are lower than like quality sells for anywhere else. Fact three We guarantee you absolute Shoe satisfaction in every respect AT MONEY SAVING PRICES. UlOSoruce Street separate color, thus having a record of each pole In case of accident well as for counting purposes.

The Incidentals and Judgments fund is exhausted. The members of the board of revision and appeal have decided to meet on Mondays and Fridays between the hours of 2 and 0 o'clock to hear appeals. WILL REMOVE PRISONERS Four to bo Taken to tho Eastern Penitentiary Today. Sheriff Pryor and several deputies will today remove four prisoners to the Eastern penitentiary. They are: Patrick Battle, sentenced to six vears for manslaughter.

Franz Schueneman, sentenced to seven years for stabbing Police Officer John Thomas. Joseph Wesahusky, sentenced to two years for burglary. William Osborne, sentenced to two years and three months for aggravated assault and battery. Before you purchase read our bargain columns. Special Values in Baby Carriages.

COMPLETE assortment 01 this season's latest proiluctions of new stylish Carringos. The line includes all the latest and newest ideas of scientific construction insuring safety, durability and beauty. If yon need a Carriage call and see our line. Prices ranging from $4.98, $6.98, $9.98, up to $14.98 each. Points of the SCRRNTDN'S Superiority.

Superior quality of help, machinery and material. Dust proof bearings. A strong, simple, elegant, arch fork crown Large sprocket wheels, as they have been found to be of practical value. A lower drop frame to the hanger; flat cranks for grace, and a narrower tread for comfort. Price $35 and $50 Sterlings $60, $75 Built like a watih.

7 The largest and best equipped repair shop in the state. We can rubber tire your carriage any size or style. IRON AND STEEL Bittenbender Co. Factory and Wareroom 126 and 128 Franklin Ave. hi Large, Fancy lies for Canning.

C. HShedd Always Something Exclusive in DUNN, Clarke Bros. iai ITS.