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THE SCRANTON TRUTH, MONDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 21, 1911. ONE OF THE NUMEROUS BREEZY NUMBERS IN THE PLAY, "THE MAN WHO OWNS BROADWAY," AT THE POLI THEATRE POTTSViLLE IN BRILLUIT ATTIRE OLD FORGE SEWER DISPUTE A Bank With a Reason For Your Account (Continued from Page One) (Continued frpm Page One) the opening session, presenting keys of the city to the delegates. Hon Iff 0 I ill si HiL Charles N. Brumra, judge of tho court 5 6 of Common Pleas will welcome the delegates on behalf of the county S. of A.

Joseph E. Sterner, chair For FORTY TEARS this bank has been conducting a conservative business. It has had a steady, healthy growth during; all this time, and on the basis of this record invites YOUR man of the general committee will perform the same office on behalf of 0 cq 0 00 5 A LT IS I 11 ''1 11 I 1871 COURT MOUSE iSQUARS 1911 JUL Alt i I i i the borough now owes over 142,000 and 130,000 more will exceed two per cent, or the 1909 assessment. The case Is being stubbornly fought. 8.

B. and Cole Price and P. F. Foley are for the plaintiffs; Mr. Price for the contractors, and A.

A. Vosburg is assisting John Bonner, the borough solicitor. Burgess William Repp. R. Willis Reese and others among the plaintiffs are interested spectators.

In 1909 the total assessment in Old Forge was a little above the million mark. Last year the commissioners boosted to over six millions. They switched about again this year and decided to collect 'taxes based on the one fifth market valuation. If the court finally accepts the 1910 figures, the defense's only hope then will be in proving that there was fraud perpetrated In awarding the contract. John I.

a civil engineer, called as an expert by the plaintiffs, testified that the proposed new sewer will cost the borough under the Ke hoe and Langan contract, approximately 50,000. He said the system could be installed for $37,200. The contractor's price, about $13, 000, the witness testified, does not include thej amount that must be expended in placing catch basins, one item alone that will total $1,600. Other items bring the total "extras" close to $6,000 WANTED 'BILL DISMISSED. When the hearing opened this morning, counsel for the defendants moved to have the bill dismissed.

The defense pleased that bill contained no notice to file an answer and enter a defense. Judge Edwards, however, refused the motion and the first witness, Thomas Corcoran, was called. Corcoran is secretary of the nirf was not brought out and the coun BIG MUSICAL COMEDY AT POLI'S THEATRE THIS WEEK ell thus let the contract to Kehoe Langan. Their proposal. $44,951.62, was accepted by a vote of 9 2.

The minority wanted a further advertising for bids. this old town had been selected was punctured today when Mrs. Force and her daughter, Katherine, who arrived on Saturday for the "week end" departed for Asbury Park. The yacht Noma, with Astor, his fiancee and his prospective father in law on board, is still cruising off the coast, those on hoard refusing to discuss the wedding plans. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS.

Poli Theatre "The Man Who Owns Broadway." Summer stock. Afternoon and night. Luna Park Country dinner, 12 to 7 p. Tuesday, Aug. 22, benefit Clark's Summit parish, of which Father Flood is pastor.

Attractions of all kinds. Dancing and special S. B. Price of counsel for the plain tiffs, at this juncture asked the wit ness if he had heard that Mr. Langan member of the successful bid With numerous members of the original company, the original scenic effects, a bevy of New York show rfrts and under the personal direction FRED GSCHEIDLE, Captain and Regimental der, was not also connected with the of H.

Percy Meldon, "The Man Who the Pottsville camps, while State Sen Pittston Construction company. Attorneys for the defense raised objection and were sustained by the court It was brought out in the examina Owns Broadway," probably the best the story which give the piece a good foundation The synopsis: Act 1. Reception room In Anthony Bridwell's residence. New York city. Act 2.

Martin's restaurant, Twenty sixth and Broadway. Act 3. Scene 1 Corridor In the Waldorf Astoria. Scene 2 of the National theatre, name night. (A performance of "KinK Hobo" is eotng on).

The musical numbers follow: ACT I He Always Been a Good old Sr'" Male horus Im In Love With One of the Stars," Sylvia and chorus vt hen a Servant Learns a Secret," ator Charles A. Snyder will greet the delegates on behalf of the people of known musical comedy that was ever KNITTING CO. OF CARBONDALE BUYS VAN BERGEN PIANT tion of the borough secretary that staged in New York, will be given this city. The big feature of the conventi week will be the parade on Thursday. (he richest and most expensive offer ing of the season at the Poll theatre The First Regiment of Reserves vlll this week.

The bis metropolitan pro James Langan had been appointed sewer engineer by the borough. POINT FOR DEFENSE. The defense scored a strong point when the court sustained an objection raised by the defense to James Luna Maid, suit of clothes, ostrich plumes, Gillette razors, gold watches and many other valuable prizes In order to earn the prize for be given a prominent place in the auctions that the Poll management line or marcn. it as officially an has brought to the city, during the past weeks, In particular have started Costa testifying as to the amount of wmii. ne read rrom bid for the sewer Job.

Costa minutes the various steos taknn hv: claims that hp th lnwecf particular day, and also the correct salutation with which you must tho Luna Maid, you will have to watch the announcement made by the park in the newspapers every djy. Today tho password is "Oh, you Luna Maid. Do you represent the Elite Photo Studio?" der. hi, Servants The Man Who Owns Broadway," Lyons and chorus ACT II. Tou Think You Were in Tarls." Ensemble Love Will Make or Break a Man," Mr.

Harris and chorus There Soemthlni? About a Vnlform." Miss Curtis and chorus Im All O. K. With K. and Robinson and chorus A Mce Little Plot for a I'lav." Lyons, Tom, Sylvia and Ethel ACT III. In the Waldorf Halls." Special The Truth.

Carbondale, Aug. 21. A big real estate transaction was closed here Saturday, when the old Van Bergen foundry property on Dundaff streec was sold to the Carbondale Knitting company, which now operates in the old Spearl Heating company building, near the Delaware and Hudson freight house. The consideration is said to be $10,000. The Carbondale Knitting company is operating its plant at the present time, night and day, with a force of about seventy five hands.

Marcus Frleder, of the Klots Throwing company, is president of tne council previous to the awardal of the contracts on April 10, council passed an ordinance authorizing the construction of the sewer over Burgess Repp's veto. Bids were advertised for in The Truth and Times and the Wilkes Barre Record. On the date selected for receiving "Council not the court wasr the judge of that" said Judge Edwards. "Even though Costa's figures were lower than those submitted by Kehoe Langan there was nothing to prevent council awarding the contraci to the Pittston men If In the of the council the firm was regarded as the lowest 'responsible' bidder." nounced today that there will be 90 camps, 13 commanderies. 52 bands and 10 drum corps In the different divisions.

Pottsville is literally covered with red, white and blue decorations. The city has put Its best foot forward in an effort to honor the patriotic men. Thousands and thousands of flags, yards and yards of bunting go to make up the decorations on Center street. Added to this over twenty thousind electric lights have been placed here and there among the decorations. The electrical display wag turned on for the first last night and the beautiful effect surpassed even the expectations of the general committee.

SCRANTON' PEOPLE AT CAMP. It was Lackawanna County Day yesterday in the military camp of the the Poli on a record for entnusiasra and attendance. By folowing up that great American play. "The Virginian'" ith this best and liveliest and most tuneful all George M. Cohan's musical comedies, this record is sure to get a bis boost.

The management has already proven by the character of the plays this season and the large expenditures for original scenic effects and members of original companies that there is nothing too big or expensive in the world for Poli patrons. By bringing "The Man Who Owns Broadway" here for one whole week, afternoons and evenings. prove conclusively that it is always aiter the best. Two of Mr Cohan pieces were big successes here lat Lake Winola. Lake Winola as a place to fish.

Frank Keene caught the largest oias, it developed that the borough! Detective and chorus black bass Saturday afternoon the writer ever saw taken out of the was sun witnout a permit from the state to go ahead with the sewer. All bids were then returned unon 1 11 tro tne Route for You," Tom and Ethel Kin Hobo' Chorus That Any They Made Me Klnit." I.vnns anH phrit. water, but we are sorry Frank ever mpt this fish, for the reason he is ened and proposals readvertisoH fnr finale Sylvia and chorus May 5 was the date selected for nn. walking around the lake with a chip on his shoulder ever since. He enlng the second set of bids.

TIME AND PLACE FOR WEDDING ARE BEING KEPT SECRET beveral bids were received at this AMUSEMENTS second meeting and the Pittston Con struction company. James MiinW the concern, M. D. Lathrope is secretary, and E. M.

Peck, treasurer. The etock of the company is principally controlled by local capitalists. When the new quarters are occupied, from thirty five to fifty new knitting machines will be in operation which will give employment to seventy five or a hundred more hands. The Knitting company ex pects to be in their new quarters in about two weeks. e.

claims to be the champion fisherman of the lake. He certainly has it on the other fishermen as far as this one fish is concerned, but we think Prof. William Wooler or Alderman Morris can down hint on the total number and pounds of fish caught during the season, and we have never seen them with chips on their shoulder, either. manager, was awarded the contract His bid was $34,966.28. Kehoe Langan were among the bidders.

The Pittston Constructelon company failed to execute a contract within the specified time the reason v. Bv T'nited Press. Fairfield. Aug. 21.

The time and place of the coming Astor Force wedding continues a carefully guarded secret. The belief that 2 Mysterious Miss Luna. "Where are you going my Luna maid?" "Waiting to be caught, sir" she said. That's about the size of it, too. The Luna Maid will be the central figure, of a most interesting and profitable search at Luna Park all week, and to her captors every day there will be distributed prizes that aggregate in value The Luna Maid began her ree at Luna Park this afternoon.

The first day's prize is a dozen photo season. And tnis is tne Desi he ever crated. The story is bet ier, the songs are livelier and tuneful, she scenic effects are more elaborate rjid the general character of the itcti decidedly more modern and more enjoyable. With the realization that such a big metropolitan production needed the best kind ol talent to make it a big success, the management secured K. Percy Meldon, one of the most prominent stage directors in the country as director.

He reached the city early in the week and at once took charge of the preparations. The several member of the original company and the bevy of original shew girls also reached the city early so there need be no doubt of it being a well tr. organization that wll appear HAYES PROPOSES GENERAL STRIKE WILL YOU BE ONE OF THE FORTUNATE ONES? Rv United Press. Cleveland, Aug. 21.

A general walkout of all trades somewhat on the order of the recent English graphs at the Elite Studio that are worth $18. On various days during the week there will be given to those who are clever enough to catch the strlke is talked of in labor circles here today to enforce a settlement of the Karment workers' strike which (UTFIT in the play from the opening perro; mance. For the big leading role of Sydney Lyons, a Broadway star, the role in which the distinguished Raymond Hitchcock made his big New Tork hit, the management has so cured Will D. Howard, understudy for Hitchcock and one of the most talented of the young musical comedy stars. Miss Lillian Bayer will have the role of Sylvia Bridwell, when he wins after a nalr of schemers have TO SCRANTON TRUTH READERS has now dragged along for nearly three months.

The idea originated with a speech of Max Hayes, well known labor organizer, given at an open air masa meeting yesterday. "The English strike has shown what can be done by a general strike of all trades," said Hayes, "something must be done for the garment workers. Why not call a general strike?" SAMUEL J. JONES, Captain and KegiinentAl Treasurer. First Regiment of Reserves.

A spo cial excursion train came hre from Scranton carrying over a thousand Country Dinner Luna Park Aug, 22, 12 to 7 P.M. BEXKFIT CLARK'S SI MM IT PARISH. Father Flood, Pastor. All You Need To Do Is To Cut Out Ten (10) Consecutive Numbered Razor Coupons people and they thronged company and headquarters street from early in the afternoon and until last night. 7 he officers and men extended a right royal welcome to all.

A special re view was held In connnection with the dress parade in the afternoon. It Is estimated that upwards of 5.000 spectators lined the four sides of the U. LIIHA MAID IMU7E CAR.V1VAL WEEK TODAY $300 IN PRIZES $300 LUNA MAID Do You Itepreaeot the Elite I'holo Studio parade grounds and applauded tuo different maneuvers executed by the HIPPODROME kept them apart for a long period. David Walters, W. G.

Slider, Thomas Shearer, Daniel Lawlor, R. D. Reed, Dorothy Davies, Florence Chapman, Helen MacKellar, Charles L. Tucker, Eddie Norwalk, Lillian Baker, Viola Belmont, Bessie Lawlor, Olive May "homas, Mazie Clifford, W. A.

Welsh, Messrs. Harris, Golden, nd Chi ids are others who will be prominent in the action throughout Between the acts there will be songs by George B. Rockwell, a big local favorite, and views on the elec trograph. The story concerns the efforts of two schemers to get some of Bridwell's money, he being a multimillionaire. They are George Burn bam, classed on the programme as a villain, and Caroline Curtis, a villain ess.

Sidney Lyons, a Broadway star, is loved by the daughter of Bridwell, unknown to her father. The schemers let the secret out of the big and poison the mind of Bridwell against having Lyons for a son in law. There are many other features to that tonight to the right slrl at regiment. Among the visitors in camp yesterday were a number of old time military men. They included officers from the Fourth and Eighth regiments and Captain W.

B. Rockwell, formr commander of Company Thirteenth regiment, and now superintendent of the Pottsville Electric company; also Colonel James Archbald, of Scranton. The encampment Is delightfully situated about a mile back from the city. The tents and parade ground Complete Jr Offer You Sifety KM llM Can't Rizor Afferd Outfit ri To MODAV, AUG. 21.

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