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THE CCHAITTOZ T7VUTH; VT3DNEGDAY JANUARY 4,. 19U. tUiSi SEKD3 TO rXOUEKUES ivAsiiinGTon New Y6rk. Jan. 4.

New York's base ball colon' was plainly surprised today to learn that Manager Hal So Is Considerable of My Money" Chase, of the Highlanders, had let POPULAR THREE DAT TOURS Jtararr 19 Febnwry 9, 33 Marek 19, 30, April 13, XT, aa May 11, 1911. $1325 fo terre Including hotel accommodations and necessary expenses. Under Personal Escort. Tickets and full information of Ticket Agents, or I. N.

Bell." G. P. Br6ad Street, Station, Philadelphia, Pa. Pennsylvania Rr R. Mm The person who waits for such a discovery to prove the necessity of a trusted employee under bond must expect unpleasant surprises.

He is courting' them, thongh unconsciously, perhaps. One cannot linger. near a blast until it explodes without wishing for protection. The same result must necessarily be expected by the employer who heedlessly spurns the protection afforded by putting his trusted employees under CORPORATE BONDS. The Title Guaranty and Surety CompET Oayltafc aaa stearv IIIMM 516 Spruce Street A.

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Kaatla. Xrmrwtt Wmrrmm wish to express to our many patrons our appreciation and gratitude for having contributed so largely to our success during the year just past. We sold during the year 1910 trail against his former pay check man, Horace FogeL "McQuillan, who pats over a good deal of the "Bugs Raymond stuff during the Is now training hard to do some tall pitching for the Reds next season. Jo Birmingham, one of the great est, long distance Singers that ever happened, is about through, and the Cleveland club will be willing to sell or trade him If satisfactory terms can be made with any other club. WEST SCRANTON (CONTINUED.) Offiea 111 Settth Maia Avenna.

New 'Phonr 26i3C Orr tot In spite of all tltat has been said about Bat Nelson going back, he showed op In grand style the other night in a battle royal on a Pittsburg PENN AND STERLING TOBACCO stage. Subscriptions, Advertising; and Job Priatlns Receiv Careful Attentlorv Continued from Pace Two) Ruth Thomas, 31. Jenkins, L. Jones, E. Evans, G.

Cohen, B. Calpin, Albert Silverman, Mr. Frieburg, Mr. Blume, David Laudau, H. Gross, Mr.

Judd, Mr. Purry and Dr. P. J. O'Dea.

The above figures are the strongest evidence that PENN and STERLING Quality is the Best, and proves that quality and merit always win. Peter Gill, John Foy and John Harrison. Miss Sosie Tan Buskirk was among those "who pleasantly entertained a number of friends at a watch night party. The evening was enjoyably spent with music and games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Van Buskirk, assisted by Miss Ethel West; Those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Van Buskirk, Misses Martha Belden', Inia Inman, Ethel West, Jennie Niles, Hattie Troup, Mac Niles, Mae Biddle man, Leona Decker and Susie Van" Buskirk; Messrs. Harry Bone, Charles Biddleman, Wilson Swayze, Clarence IIAI, CHASE Choral Society to Meet. The members of the West Side Yankee Pilot, Has, Begun Weeding Out Process. Choral society will meet this evening in the First Welsh Congregational church.

Tom Hughes, Ms elongated twlrler, slip back to the minors, via the The conductor requests that all Rochester With Hiisrlies nlao members attend the meeting. The: went Catcher Mitchell and Shortstop prize money is to be divided. Morris, Walter Sutton, Harry Sutton, osier, uui ineir return was ex erpected. Hurhes did some crest. lr last Car Spragger Injured.

Anthony Zonner, of 2046 Was.h Ernest Wolfe, William Blitz, Robert Troup and Ephriam Sutton. Among the list of prize winners at the Congregational church eistedd on Monday, the name of Henry A. season, and the fans were counting on him to do even better next sea burn street, aged '35 years and em WE AGAIN THANK YOU, and assure you that our best effortswill be extended to continue the happy business relations now existing between us, and hope that the New Year will be the happiest and most prosperous you have ever known. PENN TOBACCO CO. ployed in the Hyde Park mine, while son.

His worst trouble was inability to go the entire route. In several same! he cot tn thi" verv winA nn epragging cars yesterday afternoon had three of fingers lacerated. SCHOLASTICATHLETICS The indoor athletic meet between the "Tech" and Central teams has been put by the boards as the result of a deadlock between the athletic boards of the two institutions. "Tech" wants to pull the event off in the armory, while the Central advisors are pulling for the Y. M.

A. "gym." Coach Potts, of tile Lackawanna Business can be depended on to turn out a strong team for any branch of athletics. Just at present he Is rounding out a classy basketball five. The team has been taught the value of the "work together" policy on the floor, and expect to give "Tech" and Central the merriest kind of a run for the local scholastic title. With the resume of schools yesterday, the track and basketball men will get down to hard practice in preparation for the varsity tryouts, to be held within the next two weeks.

The managers have practically completed their schedules, which include the several seminary teams of this section of the state and the freshmen from Buck nell, Stato and Lehigh. The real classy offering of the season undoubtedly 'will be the all scholastic meet to be held by "Tech" iu the armory in February and in which practically every high school of Northeastern Pennsylvania will be represented. Central has a pair of point winners in Harry Smith, the one legged athletic progldy and Ed. Sprague. Smith is in a class by himself when it comes to bar vaulting or rope climbing, winning these events year after year against all scholastic comers.

Though handicapped by the loss of his leg, he can also clear the bamboo in, the high jump at five feet and. takes a good without allowing a hit and then Zonner injuries were attended to Diew. at the West Side hospital. Trustees Re elected. i The pastor, Rev.

Ebenezer Flack, SPORTING CHATTER" Parsons should have been included, he being awarded, under the nom de plume of "Studious," the prize oris on the essay, "What Is the Cheapest, Best and Most Efficient School For a Poor Boy to Get An Industrial Education?" Mrs. Nettle Segraves, of 1120 Lafayette street, has been called to West Shokane, N. on account of the illness of ber daughter. Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Jones, of Academy street, are entertaining Mrs. Lewis Stanton and daughters, Gladys and Ethel, of Eaat Lemon. D. presided at the congregational meeting held last night at the Wash burn Street Presbyterian church.

Posting $300 to establish a $20, P. W. Tague and A. E. Morse were 000 bet is rather liko buying stock I I on a 2 point margin.

reelected trustees by a unanimous vote. The treasurer's statement showed that the largest amount of money was collected during 1910 of any year In the history of the church. Hoppe has added another championship title to his string first billiard champion to give an exhibi tion in the White House. 'Death of Mrs. Dununzio.

Jirs. Rosie Dununzio, ased S7 Now that the Fletcher. fizz Is all over, Ford will sign with the Yanks agaiur with an eslra figure attached to his pay chock. year); of 1134 Luzerne street, died Monday night. The deceased Is survived by her husband aud seven children.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Fred Falkenberg, the tallest sec ond baseman in the business, 1b to quit smoking in order to put on weight. If he holds out' till Spring he may add a few ounces to his rank with the pole vaulters. Sprague is at his best in the running broad and high jumps, though he can also set a Onn more starter in the ercat St. merry pace in the dash and middle distance running events.

"Tech" has odb of the cleverest pole vaulers in the city in Kane, the rangy Louis. Browns' manager stakes. Harry Davis is now ou tbe job. Scratch Del Howard and make odd3 on' Bobby Lyceum Theatre THIS AFTERSOO AXU EVESI.VG The Players' Association OaKy Presents a Modera Play. Entitled "aiHADOWa" BY ARTHIR J.

EDDY. Aataor of Gantoa A To. Drainn tlzcd as the "Great John Ciantun." With Josephine Tictor, 'Frank Mills, Menifee Johnstone, Ralph Del more. Staged by Robert MUton, PRICES i 1.50, 91.00, 75c, 50tr, 25u SATURDAY MATINEE AJVD EVE.MXG, JA.X 7th, Win. A.

Brady (Ltd.) Presents OTIS HAKLAN in the Brightest, Breeziest, Merriest Musical Force of the Season "The Girl and The Drummer' A Laugh Play With Music. FIFTY CLEVER PEOPLE. Including a Lot of Pretty Girls. Greatest of All Musical Comedy Hits. Prices 25c, 30o, 75e, $1.00, 91.50.

Seat on sale Thursday, Jan. 5. Wallace to 1. LOCAL PLAYER AMONG PHILLIE HOLD OUTS fullback, and captain of last season CROSS SMS SEVEN PLAYERS; PITCHER UPP HAS BEEN TRADED champion eleven. He clears the bar A dispatch from Paris says that First Baptist Church.

The evangelistic services being held this week at the First Baptist church are being well attended. Last night the meeting was Tor young people. Rev. J. S.

Wrightnour officiated, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Wells, evangelists.

Dr. Wright nour's topic was "Untrodden Ways." Notes and Personals. Mrs. David Edwards on the day of the eisteddfod entertained at dinner Dr. Lewis Watkins, of Philadelpnia, and William Harris, of New Castle, Pa.

Miss Grace Allen, of South Garfield avenue, has returned from Boston where she spent the Christmas week with her sister, Mrs. Evans. Charlte Regan, of Filmore avenue, who was injured while at work in the at well over nine feet. He has the Jack Johnson has accepted that of fer of $25,000 to meet the winner of the Langford Jeannette bout there. We presume that some papers of this clares enthusiastically that Charles VThai the 1911 Spring training country from some time back, which said Johnson would make this match, Jail is sounded by Monte Cross, has just reached Paris.

eritable army of ball tossers "wlllj egia moving in Scra aton. In a let Those major league magnates are ier to thu Truth this morning, the. form and is constantly bettering his, mark. To watch de vnnngster Is to remind one of George Gibbs and Danny Van Nordt, two old High school stars, who could do 10 feet with ease. Central Hte'i will be represented by a speedy ba ball team this season.

Tbe five has played together for several seasons as members of the Young Men's Christian association and have team work down pat. The schedule will include "Tech," Wilkes Barre, Carbondale, Keystone Academy and likely at least three other teams from this section of the state. so suspicious of each other at the eteran playing pilot announces the gatherings held these wjnter months Lignlng of seven additional players! Capouse mine, is recovering. to his already long list of in "real" goods. If records Cross gets a.

mighty valuable addi tion to hia infleld machinery, in William Holly, shortstop, secured from Huatington, Pa. He had a batting average of and fielding average of .940 last season. Several Tri State clubs were after the but Cross beat them in the signing race. I James J. Cody, a first conies from Germantown, where he worked against such clubs as Brandi wine, Coatesville and Chester lastj season.

In 45 games he chalked up a batting average of .285 and fielded that if a good paying gold mine were offered for a green onion they would hesitate before entering the deal. trade Tvitli one of tucclubs of the tSevr England league and a deal to; Pitcher George McQuillan, former ly of the Quakers, has taken the war get a corking good man from taei Phillies. I Philadelphia, Jan. 4. President Fo gel and Manager Dooin, of the club, are likely to have some trouble getting several of the veterans and one or two of the youngsters into line.

Pat Moran, Otto Knabe," Hans Lobert, Shedwood Magee, Earl Moore, Bob Ewing, Rowan, who was secured in the trade with Cincinnati; Eddie Stack, Luderus and Humphries are among those who have not come to terms with the club. Humphries pitched for Monte Cross" Scranton team of the New York state league last season. The one player likely to cause the club officials some concern is. Magee, the team's star outfielder and batsman. Magee is holding out for a Wg increase in salary, and says he would rather not play this year than sign for less than he thinks ho ought to have.

There is no question about Ma gee's worth to "the Phillies, not only for his batting, but tUs ability as a run getter, base runner and fielder. Magee led the National League in batting last season with aa average of .331. Cross has added four recruits to his hurling candidates. Edward Thoman, who will try for a job at (pitching, is six feet three inches ini WEEK OF JAAUARY 2, 1911. Featuring PAILIXE PEURY, taujpaay of Tea People.

via stocking feet and highly recommended by Arthur Irwin, the peering scout, and George Sehulz, of last for Cross has traded Pitcher Upp, whom he got from Hank Ramsey, of Altoona, to a club iu the New England league for another twlrler, wthom he considers a far better man. He will give, Outfielder Neddo Kelly, of this city, a chance against the veteran candidates and Herbert Masters, of Iteodham, will try for the reason's local team. Jack Rooney lomes from Brooklyn, He i portflihger and said to be another yRube Waddell. 1 Nick Carter, who hurled 'em over CHAo. F.

2EMON The IN arrow Feller." THE GREAT LESTER America's Premier Venfrilooui.it. Cheapest accident insurance Dr. Thomas' Eolectric Oil. Stops the pain and heals the wound. All druggists pell IU THREE" GUNNERS TIED IN SHOOTING TOURNEY There were three tied for first place in the live bird tourney at Mi nooka Driving park Monday afternoon and an extra match failed to bring a winner.

The gunners were Shorten, Stewart and Duffy. Friends of the trio got together and arranged for another match on February 22. Thomas Jovce won the clay tiigeou Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kndler, of North Main avenue, are entertaining Howard Kridler, wife and daughter, of Ashley.

Thomas of Easton, has returned home after visiting West Scranton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Patterson, of South Hyde Park avenue, have been entertaining Mrs.

Madden and family, of Wilkes Barre. Selden Pawling, of North Bromley avenue, was a recent visitor in Carbondale. Mr. aud Mrs. George H.

Easterly, of North Sumner avenue, have returned from a visit with Binghamtou friends. Mrs. J. B. Snyder, of Washburn street, is recovering from an Illness.

Mrs. E. Canavan, of Price street, is recovering from an illness. Miss Margaret Morgan, of Wilkes Barre, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs.

E. E. Evans, of W'i'ks Barre. Mr. aud Mrs.

Peter Parry, of Forest City, are visiting West Scranton friends. Mrs. John Gale and daughter Blaks lee, of Binghamton, N. are being entertained by Mrs. Hattie Coopcr Truax and Miss Mame Reed, of South Hyde Park avenue.

In honor of the guests a number of friends were entertained at the Truax residence re Before the end of the week Cross Other Great Big Acts and Electrogram! Dally, Matinee aud Evening, Populu expects to get a corking good player from the Phillies. It is odds Prices. that Gus Smith will be handed walk ing papers this season, as Cross is determined to strengthen his back top department. He already has Monroe, who was farmed last year; Paddy Kane, who was secured from Children Cry. FOR FLETCHER'S CASTO RIA AMONG THE BOXERS event in the morning, breaking four riB SEV III in Jor Syracuse not so very long ago, mad who is etill on the mound for a Southern club, recommends R.

M. Jackson, of Leeburg, as a pitcher w'ho has State league calibre. Donald Proctor, of Philadelphia, a semi professional hurler, is regarded as a prize package by Cross. His best record Is twenty two wins and four; defeats. Cross also announces that he has secured the John Henry of Charles Young, brother of "Pep." "He Is mie dandy, youngster," comments 'roes, "and has the measure of his wtber." Jack MeKebtridge, a itcli 01 the old Philadelphia club, de the Tri State, and Earl Mack, son of Connie.

Cross is. to attend the meeting of the Tri State clubs in Harris THE POLI PLYcK5 burg Friday, and expects to pick up Present several additional men. He has "The Two Orphans' booked the Springfield club, of the New England league, for an exhibi teen out of hneen targets, iuicnaei Joyce was second, breaking thirteen out of fifteen targets. (Olber Sport on Page 13.) KING GEORGE HONORS LEADER OF WELSH MINERS King George has created William Abnfiam (Mahon) the venerable president of the South Wales Miners ntiimi. a member of the Privy Coun Made Fumoua by Kate Claxtvn.

tion game here April 14. cently. Illustrated Dillon Brennan' Clarence Davis, of San Franciieoo, and Arthur Davis, of Spokane, Soalis. Popular 1'rices, Ftenluic and Matinee are visiting, their parents, Lieutenant of Police and Mrs. John Davis, of At First Sight Our hats at first sight will impress you as the most stylish and taking hats offered, and tbe more you look at them the better you will like them.

All hats sold by us have a charm that 3s irresistible. Don't pay for the name In a hat buy quality instead. Our Famous Hats. Sl.oo Electric City Hats And Furnishings well, we have anything you may need In; that line' too, and the prices are the lowest. Shepard's Dollar Hat Store, 230 LacKa.

Ave. North Sumner avenue. This is the first time the entire family has been COLUMBIA! together in some years. The young men wil return to their homes the lat SMOKIG CONCERT DAILY. ter part of this week.

cil, with the title of Right Honorable. The honor is one that is greatly appreciated by Englishmen, giving as it does, the right of the holder to sit in special councils called to act on issues involving the welfare of the country. "Mabon," as he Is called, has been the leader of the Welsh miners for t.h last fortv vears. The recogniza The second annual meeting and ban January 4. BROADWAY GAIETY GIRLS TONIGHT'S FIGHT CARD.

Dave Deshlcr against Young Dono hue, 12 rounds, at Fall River, Mass. Sammy Trott against Tommy Kil bane, eight rounds, at Columbus, 0. Marvin Hart is somewhat of a wreck since his recent encounter with Carl Morris of Oklahoma, having t6 walk with a cane, owing to the beating he received about the body. He tips Morris as a comer. He sure ought to know.

As Billy Papko did not hold the title of middleweight champion, Dave Smith, who defeated him recently in Australia, does not become the king man of that clas3. The bout between Con O'Kelly and Al KJblak, which was to take place in Syracuse January 11, is off on account of Kubiak having too many managers. Porky Flynn will act as a sub. Here's another "hope" coming to life, Tommy Dugan, who claims to be the heavyweight champion of Michigan and Canada. He wauts fo meet any heavyweight, Johnson preferred.

quet of the Keyser Valley Guards was held New Year's eve at Foy '8 hotel tion of a labor leader in England; SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTIOX MILLIE DE LEON The Original Girl in Jan. 5, 6, 7. THE WORLD OF PLEASURE wiere an enjoyable evening was spent. Those present were John Rouse, Matthew Elias, Stephen Summerhill, Michael Jordan, James Scott, John Read, William Pender, William Malia, Martin McDonough, Thomas Kennedy, Patrick Harrison, James O'Boyle, Jame3 Ord, Peter Merrick, Arthur Jenkins, John F. Davis, Patrick Scott, marks an important upwara sinus the labor movement.

Mrs. Daniel Elias, of Pittston. has returned home after visiting friends on Tenth avenue. CREEPERS 10c and 15c sepers prevent glipplnjf on the smoothest t7i4 i rubbers. Tbe pair, lOe and 15c.

RRYW. REINHART, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATUSUOAY ROLLER ok ATI no store." EVENINGS 10T WuhtefftM ifnau. gj MOEY MINE AM J3l aTL'RDAY AFTEHSOOJVS WITH DAXC1XG.

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