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eatjtfuccess. lQ 1 Mw THE SCRANTON TRUTH, MON DAY 'AFTERNOON, AUGUST 7, 1911. TRUTH'S DAILY PUZZLE IV IT'S UiHDWABE UE HAVE IT. The New I Torrey Honing Strop This strop was made possible by the discovery, after much experimenting of a wonderful, new sharpening preparation. The sharpening side of the strop is surfaced with this new preparation.

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"A MESSAGE FROM MARS" IS POLI OFFERING FOR WEEK GREAT SHRINKAGE. The last year's bathing suit will ghrlnl And shrink both day and nisrht; Until. at last It shrink so much 0 The bather shrinks from sight. trtnn Mother bather. ANSWER TO SATURDAY'S Pl'ZZMO Right Hide down under camera.

leaves, the room is suddenly plung BOY WHO DISAPPEARS FROM HOME IS FOUND WAGNER AND COBB CONTINUE TO HEAD THE MAJOR LEAGUES The offering at the Poll theatre this week is "A Message from Mars," a big favorite metropolitan production for several seasons. It is expected to prove the banner attraction of the season as it contains very quality that goes to make up a satisfying stage piece in every detail. There is nothing lacking in this piece. The roles are numerous and unusually strong, the story is novel and intensely interesting, the situations are powerful and the scenic effects are among the best ever invented. This is the play in which the famed Charles H.

Hawtrey scored his biggest world wide success. It was written by Richard Ganthony and given to the stage bylcident occurs and the injured man ed into darkness and when bright ness comes again, a messenger from Mars is alongside of Parker. He ex plains that he has been sent from Mars to teach Parker a lesson in un selfishness. As evidence of his pow er he waves his hand and a quake1 occurs, tables and chairs and papers' being swept in a storm to the floor. At his command Parker dons street attire and goes out with him in a severe snow storm.

The second act' shows a square. Parker fails in his attempt to flee from the messenger and as each pleader for alms comes along, he is compelled by the messenger to give them money. An ac is taken close to where Parker is standing, messenger command; Parker to give all his money to the wife of the victim. Then comes the news that Parker's fortune has been' swept away by the failure of his bank. Next follows news of his home being burned to the ground.

More misery is piled up for him when he learns wnat is sweetheart, aunt and friends think of him. He falls in with the tramp who visited him in the first act, and they clean sidewalks in the hope of getting some money. In the third act the home of Parker is again shown. He awak ens to the fact that he retains his wealth and that his home was not destroyed by fire. A fire alarm rings and news comes that a tenement house is ablaze Having been taught a lasting lesson in unselfishness, Parker has the poor families brought to his home and in is ministering to their needs when hiB sweetheart and aunt arrive.

Then comes the happy ending. Trained Animal Show. Werner's animal show of trained stallions and a high school horse, opening today, will be the attraction for a week at Northern Electric park. Werner is a master in the art of training horses. He will Introduce to the Scranton public his tour dark chestnut stallions and his celebrated trick high school horse.

It Is said of these horses that they work with the intelligence of humans. They listen to the orders of their trainer and then execute them with clock like regularity. In addition to being highly trained thel horses are beautiful sfuclmens. They will be certain to be a strong attraction in a community Where so much is thought of the horse. During the week there will be ex hibited several fine sets motion pictures.

These will be changed daily. The open air theatre at the park makes these pictures shine out very clear. Dancing is one continued delight these fine warm evenings at the pav illon of this park. In addition, there is the very best roller coaster in the region. Ce Dr.

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1 Hans Wagner, of the Pirates, continues to head the National league in He is twenty five points ahead of "Bg Chief" Meyers, of New York, who Is second. Pittsburg leads in club batting and Schulte, of Chicago, has made the meet extra base hits. The Phillies lead in club fielding and Alexander continues to top the pitchers. The 'en heading batters In the league are as follews: Wagner, Pittsburg, 358; Meyers, New York, Dooin. Philadelphia, Clarke, Pittsburg, Bates, Cinncinati, liller.

Boston, Schulte, Chicago Luderus. Philadelphia, Doyle, New York, Zimmerman, Chicago, .316. Making a pain during the week joe jacKson, me batting star of in. team only nineteen points behind Ty Cobb, of the Detroit team, in the race for batting honors in the American league. Detroit is first in club batting and the Athletics first in club flelding.

The ten leading batters in the league are as folows: Cobb, Detroit, Jackson, Cleve land, Lajoie, Cleveland, Crawford, Detroit, Lapp, Athletics, Collins, Murphy, Athletics, Baker, Athletics, Delehanty, Detroit, Easterly, Cleveland, Mclnnls, 342. TICKS FROM BATTLES IN THE BIG LEAGUES umors that simply will not down persist in declaring there are all kinds of internal dissensions among the Cubs and that Tinker's suspension and reinstating was the nrst outoreak. The Giants and Cubs tie up now in a series that may tell the tale, though Fred Clarke and his Buc caneer band are coming strong. I The Pirates may lead tiie league I as a result of the Chicago series. Frank Schulte's home run vas his fifteenth of the season, plac I ing him one ahead of Luderus for the honor of poling out four sack ers.

The Ty Cobbers are only 003 be i hind the world champions and soon will be on their wa back home, where Jtnnlngs' tribe is mighty hard to beat. If Tom Lynch ever expects to reinstate Sherwood Magee, he could find no better time than tto present for the deed, for tlio great outfielder Is sorely needed to keep the National league race close. Mique Donlln got only one hit in the double header, against St. Louis, that particular one being a two bagger. In addition he muffed a cute little pop fly.

The story that Johnny Evers has been wired to report to the Cubs may be believed when Evers appears in the line up. Many there are who believe the "crab" wili never be able to play again. Advloa to Jotara. Mra. WlnaloWa Soothing fiyrup ahould alwaya ba ud fpr Childran Taathln.

It aoothaa tha child, aoftena tha rum, allaya all pain, caret wind collo, and la tha bet ramad ir trtarrlioaa. botUa, Randall "You say you've been making love every minute for three weeks. You look pretty well." Rogers "Yes, hut you ought to see the girls l.lfe it tli distinguished Charles Frohman. Under the direction of Charles D. Pitt, it is sure of a splendid presentation in every particular.

The story deals with the curing of a selfish young man through the efforts of a messenger from Mars, who is sent to earth to find its meanest man and who selects Horace Parker. Parker's reformation is brought about following a series of exciting incidents. Severin De Deyn as Parker will have one of his best roles, it calling for much high class comedy and much dramatic power. Miss Lillian Bayer 'will be seen as Minnie Templar, his fiance, and David Walters will have the big role of the messenger from Mars. The piece requires the services of twenty people and the strength of the Poli Players will be taxed to the limit.

The piece is in three acts. The first act shows me Interior of Horace Parker's home at 9 p. m. The second shows the square, outside of Mrs. Clarence's house, two hours later.

The scene of the third act is laid at the Parker home at 1 a. m. The Poll management takes much pleasure this week in presenting to the public, Master Alfred Evans, a local musical prodigy, declared by leading musicians of this and other cities to be the greatest violinist of his age in the country. His mastery of the violin is complete and as his fame is 'well known he is sure to get a big welcome at every performance. He will appear between acts.

There will also be views on the electro graph as an additional feature. The regular popular souvenir matinee will be held Friday when neat and appropriate souvenirs will be given to every lady In attendance. STORY OF THE PLAY. The opening act shows the home of Horace Parker and before the action has progressed very far, he gives an exhibition of his selfishness. He has promised his sweetheart and aunt that he will escort them to one of the most brilliant social events of the season, but when he enters the house with a scientific magazine under his arm, he pretends to have forgotten all about the engagement! The sweetheart and aunt try to induce him to keep his engagement but he refuses.

He even refuses to call a cab for them. Arthur Dicey, a young broker arrives at the home with an Invitation for Minnie and the aunt to accompany him to the event. Before leaving Minnie tosses the engagement ring to Parker, telling him that because of his selfishness, all is over between them. After their departure a tramp comes into the room occupied by Parker and asks for financial aid. It is refused him though Parker gives htm a couple drinks of wine and a biscuit After the tramp ON LAKE WINOLA CAR Having just been "togged out" iu his new Sunday suit, Harold, thf three year old son of Mr.

td Mrs. Nathau Bloom, of 310 Halsteaa 0urt, had been given the permission to out into the yard and play with several companions yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A half hour later his moth. called him and hearing no response sne siartea inquiries as to the whereabouts, but none of the nehbors could recollect having seen Finding no trace of him at about 8 o'clock, the police department wa3 notified and patrolmen throughout the city were given instructions to be on the lookout. No news was received up to 8 o'clock and fear was entertained that an accident had befallen the youngster.

Inquiries were made at the various hospitals and railway stations throughout the city, but; without avail. 9 o'clock, last evening, news was received from officials of the Scranton and Binghamton railroad, that a youngster had been found in one of their Lake Winola cars and was being held at the Lak's station. Friends of the family residing at the lakeside were notified and at oncol recognized ti" missing boy. He was brought back to the city on the next car and a hap py family reunion was held at thd' Bloom home just before midnight COLONEL GREENE, COPPER MILLIONAIRE. IS DEAD; By United Press.

Naeo. Aug. 7. Colonel WVi C. Greene, the noted millionaire' copper mine operator, died here Saturday following an attack of acute pneumonia.

He was recently injured in a runaway, several ribs being broken. Colonel Greene wa3 born in West Chester, New York, in 1851, and went west at an early age. NORTHERN ELECTRIC A Open Air Theatre Exhibiting Free! WERNER'S STALLIONS and ANIMAL SHOW Also MOTION PICTURES. HIPPODROME MONDAY, AUG. T.

Kananay The New Manarcr (Drama). Edlaon Comedy. Vttaajraph Drama, HO INTKJUUfllO. Caatlaveu lai aa, ADMISSION, 5 OEKTI. 18c lb 20c lb 22c lb 16 Store.

I BEACHEY IS FIRST IN AEROPLANE RACE Philadelphia, Aug. 7. Young Lincoln Beachey, aviator, dropped his biplane to within feet of the statue of William I'enn atop the pinnacle ot the city hall on Saturday, swooped once around the bronze Quaker and then was oft to settle on Belmont plateau in Fairmount park MN'f'OIiN BKACHBY. and claim the reward of winning tha nisi air race in America from New York to Philadelphia. He did the trip in 2 hours 22 2 4 seconds elapsed time.

Hugh Robinson, the only other of the three starters to finish, hud motor trouble along the route and did not skim over the finish lino until 2 hours minutes andv56 2 5 seconds had elarsed. Ki gene Ely, the' third' la the race, quit the air planes a few miles beyond New Brunswick, X. Beachey won the $5,000 Gimbel prize by distancing his opponents. HEAVIES 10 CLASH IN THE MAIN BOUT AT NATIONAL A. C.

Tom Overby, of this city, 'and Al Benedict, of New York, two "heavies," will clash in the windup of tonight's fight card before the National A. C. In Mnpic hall. It will be the first stx rourd bout between two heavyweights in th'a city under the new fight law. Benedict arrivedin the city yesterday alter conditioning liimself for the bout in New York city Ith Joe Jean nette.

Overby is well known to local fight fans lie weighs 235 pounds and la a larger man than Jack Johnson. The National A. C. has departed from the old way of conducting shows and will postively put or. its entire enrd.

Each man is working for the c'uti under a fuarante'). Kid Coaches, who won from Johnnie Fukan a week ago before another club will fight Smoky Jones, of Brooklyn. Kid Atkinson, of Throop, will meet Young Hamilton, of Petersburg, in the aeml windup. Young Bevan, of Wllkes Barre, will take on Tommy Flynn, of Dunmore, In the preliminary. GINTY TO MEET FERGUSON.

Tomy Ginty, of this city, ip to take on Joe Ferguson, of Philadelphia, Thursday night at the Columbia theatre. Both men are fast and in condition for the bout. Three other bouts have also been arranged. CHANCE AND TINKER BURY THE HATCHET Chicago, Aug. 7.

Joe Tinker Is hack on the Job with the Cub machine. It was anounced today that Manager Chance and veteran Tiker had a little heart to heart talk yesterday and itchet was burled but no one knows where. For after the shortest "balance of th season" suspension record, Tinker was reinstated but did not play in yesterday's game. He will not have to pay the $150 fine which went with the suspension. SIILL HPS 1 LEAGUE Farrell Pitches Effective Ball In Game Against South Scranton.

JERMYN IN SECOND PLACE Dunmore continues to head the county league as the result of its victory over the South Scranton tea: yesterday. Farrell was in fine form fo lh leaders and Rave South Scran. but five mattered hits and fanned waui. niuioam buq DroKe eve in a double header. Old Forge failed to appear at Archbald on Saturday for a postponed league game ai the game was forfeited to Arch bald by Umpire Convey.

The Choc taws won easily from Old Forge yesterday. The standing of the league is as follows: Won. Dunmore Lost. PC. .714 .667 .529 .375 'ermyn 10 4 I Choctaws 10 5 Archbald 9 Nativity 7 Old rge 6 9 Minooka 6 10 Bellevue 2 13 .133 DUNMORE, NATIVITY.

0. Farrell held the Nativity team helpless at all stages, while bunch hitting enabled Dunmore to score in the third, seventh and eighth innings. Freddie Jenkins led in the stickwork, getting a pair of doubles. Score by nings: R. H.

IS. Nativity .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 5 4 Dunmore .0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 5 7 1 Batteries Oehren and Scull; Farrell and Moran. MINOOKA, ARCHBALD, 0. Minooka won the first game of the double header from Archbald by bunching hits for runs off Bonner in the fourth and fifth innings, score 2 to 0. Burnham pitched great ball for Minooka, allowing hi two hits.

Score by innings: R. H. E. Archbald ..0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Minooka ..0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 7 0 Batteries Boner and Boles; Burn ham and Morrison. ARCHBALD, MINOOKA, 2.

Bunching their hits, Archbald won the second game by a rally In the ninth inning, scoring two runs, score 3 to 2. Score by Innings: R. H. E. Archbald ..0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 8 1 Minooka ...0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 8 1 Batteries Ferguson and Boles; Burnham and Morrison.

JERMYN, 10; BELLEVUE, 4. Jermyn easily won from Bellevue, score 10 to 4. Score by Innings: R. H. Bellevue ..2 0010000 1 4 9 4 Jermvn ..0 5 0 1 2 0 2 0 010 9 1 Batteries Lee, Baxter, Salsinger and Clark; Neary and Mack.

ANNOUNCEMENT Extraordinary Prices Reduced 20 to 50 Per Cent, on all Cash Sales During Our Midsummer Clearance Sale Commencing Monday, July 24. the best of Fnoitur, Carpets, Ruga, Stoves are all included In this sale and those who know na will feel aatiitfled that they will make money by baying now. Price are low, good are right, and you will get a aqoare deal at THOS. KELLY'S 13M33 FranMin Are. III STANDING OF THE CLUBS NEW YORK STATB LEAGl'E.

Won. Ijisi. Tct. Wllkes Barre a'J Troy 61 Albany 53 Utica 77 i lti)Khamton 45 Klmira Serauton 44 Syracuse 3J 37 61? 44 44 48 i.l 64 .0 51 .54 6 .471 .4 37 .41) ATIO.AL Won. li.

Prt. .613 .804 .557 .442 L'hicago 57 Pittsburjr 58 New York 57 Philadelphia 56 St. Louis 54 3K 4(1 43 53 64 Cincinnati 42 Brooklyn 37 Boston 22 AMERICA I.JCAGIE. Won. Lost.

Pot. .643 .640 .520 .510 .510 .495 Philadelphia B3 Detroit f4 Boston 53 Chicago 5 New York 51 Cleveland 51 Washinston 38 St. Louis 30 35 3 i 49 4f 49 52 S3 69 YORK STATE I.EAGVE. Scranton at llkes Barre. Klmira at Blnpfhamton.

at litica. Troy at Albany. AMERICA I.EIfil Chicago at Philadelphia. Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Boston.

St. Lols at Washington. ATIOXAI, I.EAKCK. Philadelphia at Pittsburg. New York at Chicago.

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It acts like magic. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS. Poli Theatre "A Message From Mars." Summer Stock. Afternoon and night. Luna Park Brilliantly illuminated Bummer park.

Attractions of all kinds. Dancing and special amusements. Northern Electric Park Summer resort attractions of all kinds. Dancing and concerts daily. Beautiful natural scenery.

Open air vaudeville free. Winola Park, Lake Winola Bathing, boating and dancing and other park and water resort amusements, BEING THE P0U STOCK PLAYERS i Try Our Pure, WhoUiomc, Nutritious LUTTERINE aMaMaaaaaBaMaMaMMaaBaaaMaaaaaaaMMaaaaaMaaaM laWaaBBBBalaBBBBBBtSraaMaBBmBBMaaTsatMWrW iit piit4 i. MONARCH PURITY The flneat Buttertne mad PRIDE ConalatiD of half beat creamery batter and hall Parity Butterlae. At th V. ONE OF THE SCENES FROM "A MESSAGE FROM MARS" PRESENTED ALL THIS WEEK BY "A.