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pap -T.i rfy -. r L - - 'A ; 5g? "v n % cm 53d YEAR. I SS5.yLkbt8 ub. P1TTSTC N, PA., TUES »AY, JU1 16, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. 1 ft 1D A PUQ FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f O r AUM. TOWN SWEPT AWAY friend, to save himself and family. Hart took charge of Kernan's two children, while Kernan took his wife, and all started for higher ground, but the advancing waters caught them. Hart and the children struggled through safely, but Kernan and his wife were drowned. MITCHKA THE GUILTY MAN. brushed against Burns, but any way, Burns told Mitchka to go on about his business. Mitchka drew some weapon and raised his arm and Gibbons yelled, "Look out for the knife." Burns ran out into the street, followed by Mitchka. Burns fell and Mitchka fell over him. Mitchka jumped up and immediately began firing. There were five shots fired. Heard McHugh say he was shot. Kearney was also shot, and was assisted to the sidewalk. Mitchka ran down the street, turning down the alley by Mangan's store. Gibbons then told of his trip with Munley to New York to identify Mitchka, after he had been arrested. Gibbons and Munley were taken into a room at police headquarters and had no difficulty in recognizing Mitchka, although he stood in a line with 18 or 20 other men. WILL NOT PASS TREATY The People's Store. TERLING.... The place to buy everything cheap. Note these prices; they are not to be equaled elsewhere: ILVER.. Five Hundred Lives Lost In So Testify Several of the Colombian Congress to Reject Canal Convention. Heppner. Ore. New Mexico Flood*. Witnesses. Albuquerque, N. M., June 10.—This section has Just been visited by the heaviest rain of the year, accompanied by what almost amounts to a cloudburst lit the Jemez mountains, north of here. A sudden rise came in the Rio Grande, and this city is again in Imminent danger of being submerged. I-oa Cerrtloe, eight miles up the river, is entirely under water, and the people have (led to the hllla. Ladies' Past Black Laoe Hose, regular IC* price 33c; reduced to a pair THE TRAGEDY REHEARSED A large assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and ann i versary gifts. We invite your inspection. CLOUDBURST. THEN FLOOD OPINION AGAINST PROJECT White Enameled Curtain Poles, com- |fl« plete for, each Men Who Were Present When Mc- A Papular Vote Would Show an Overwhelming Majority In Opposition and Government Powerless to Stem the Tide. Gingham in short lengths, from 10 to SO C/. yard pieces, worth 10c; very special a yard Wsaster So Sudden That Escape Was Impossible. Hugh and Kearney Lo«t Their Lives Go Over the Details In Exam' Women's fine quality ribbed Vests, low Q* neck, sleeveless and short sleeves, each ination and Cross-Examination. H. G. SHupp Cloudbursts In Montana. Gibbons' testimony was unshaken by Mr. O'Boyle's cross-examination. The witness was Inclined to be pugnacious, jbut stuck to his story. He gave an account of his whereabouts on the night of the shooting up to the time he went to Joyce's saloon, retold the story of the shooting in detail an.l did not vary in any material point from his testimony on direct examination. He was not able to describe Mitchka's appearance very accurately, but was positive he was the man who had done the shooting. Bogota, Colombia, June 10.—The canal treaty will not be pnssed by the Colombian congress, called to meet on June 20. This is the consensus of the best informed opinion In the republic. Fine Nottingham Lace Curtains, 69c A A . kind reduced to , «WC THREE HUNDRED BODIES FOUND. Big Timber, Mont., June 10.—A cloudburst between Columbus and I'nrk City bus sent u solid wall of water twenty feet high down Valley creek, carrying everything before it. A Northern ruclflc bridge was wrecked and several hundred feet of roadbed rendered useless. Another cloudburst near Reed I'olnt has flooded several miles of country along the Northern Faclflc. Trains are tied up. After the jurors had been selected in the Mltchka murder case, yesterday afternoon, District Attorney Jones opened the case for the Commonwealth. He said that the Commonwealth would show that Anthony Mc- Hugh was murdered by Guiseppi Mitchka, the prisoner at the bar, and that if this was conclusively shown he would expect the jurors to convict Mitchka of murder in the first degree. The district attorney said that evidence would be produced to show that Anthony McHugh was met by Italians, and that after a vain attempt had been made to shoot a man named Burns, who was in the crowd with McHugh, the Italian turned and fired into the crowd, killing James Kearney and Anthony McHugh. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkasbarre. 1 lot of Children's Ready Made Duck Atkr Skirts; very special for, each '•yv Notwithstanding many rumors that have been sent from the cupltal the fact remains that congress does not dare defy the wishes of a majority of the |Deople in the matter. Should It be left to a public vote the test would show an overwhelming majority antagonistic to the proposition. Public opinion is unanimously ugninst the canal. The representatives of the people In congress openly reflect these views. Those who dare express a desire for the treaty are In hopeless minority. .Townafolk Overtaken While at Dinner. 1 lot of Black Velvet Ribbon, different |A* widths, special price a piece IW» Almost Entire Residential Section Wiped Out—Whole Families Per- ished In ah Instant—Great Loss Also 1 lot of Boys' Fancy Percale Blouse |A~ Waista, all sizes, grand valne for 'yv of Farm Property and Live 8tock. B&R MUSLIN UNDERWEAR—Special Sale of Skirts, Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers, Chemise, Etc. Spokane, June 10.—Latest reports (torn the stricken town of Heppner, Ore., are that at least fiOO persons were drowned nnd most of the town was swept away. The flood is supposed to have resulted from a cloudburst thut rushed down Willow creek while most of the 1,250 townsfolk were at dinner. Already 300 bodies have been recovered. Intense heat followed the flood, and the survivors telegraph they are unable to dispose of all the dead without large assistance. Men and supplies huve been hurried to the washed out town, but the demand for both still exceeds the possibilities of the nearest places and the facility for rapid travel. The Northern Paclflc and minor lines are blocked. Help can get thither only in wagons over dangerous roads. Portland, Ore., June 10.—Word lias been received here from lone that 300 coffins were needed at once at Heppner. The weather Is warm, and It Is necessary that the dead should be burled at once. The Tortland office of the O. It. and N. has received the following message from Heppner via Echo: "Roughly estimated almost all the people living on the banks of Willow creek were drowned." Three Hundred Coffins Ordered. John Flannery's story of the shooting was substantially the same as Gibbons'. except that Flannery said the three Italians passed by the crowd in front of Joyce's saloon, and then Xlitchka came back and attacked Bnrns. Price List• DoubtlesH there will be an effort on the part 01 the government to Induce congress to ratify the treaty, but this fuint support will not sway the opponents of the measure. Even those who heretofore have been most enthusiastic for the treaty now realize that their canse is lost. Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE The first witness for the Commonwealth was John Smith, who was employed on the train on which McHugh was conductor. He testified that he. in company with McHugh and John Nal'in, left Coxton yards between 2 and 3 a. m. and walked together down Alain street as far as Broad street, where the witness and Nalln turned off the street, McHugh continuing down Main street. About eight or ten minutes later the witness heard three shots. but did not hear of McHugh's death until 7 o'clock the next morning. Onion Sets, per quart After t;he M\:tchka ran down the street by Mangan's store. Flannery went down Main street to Railroad street, down Railroad street to Mullin's store, turned to the right toward Dershimer & Griffin's lumber yard and there met Mitchka coming towards Oregon. Flannery did not atr tempt to stop the Italian, as the latter had his hand in his coat pocket and Flannery thought he might be ready to shoot. Flannery admitted that he had been drinking considerably that night, but was very positive Mitchka was the Italian he had met going towards Oregon. Bermuda Onions, quart. 10 16 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Peanut Butter PRESIDENT IN BALTIMORE. As stated by one of the leaders in congress who has arrived here, the canal treaty Is doomed to defeat. Ci n Mushrooms A Quest at the 8aengerfest—Makes an Address. "The pubjic is opposed to the project In Its present form," he said. "You may state without fear of contradiction that the measure will fail in congress." White Clover Seed Lawn Grass Seed.. Prices Away Down Quality Away Up Baltimore, June 10.—A vast assemblage was present in Armory liall last night to llsteu to the grand concert of the Northeastern Snengcrbund. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. The plunging wall of water pounced on the little town, which Is the seut of Morrow county, without warning. Dwelling houses were hurled from their foundations and dashed down the valley ere their stunned occupants could recover sufficient consciousness even for an effort to escape. Whole families perished simultaneously. Entire streets were Ingulfed. Every one of the 9,000 seats In the nudltorlum was occupied, 0,000 singers were on the stage, and standing room was at u premium. Chicago, June IB.—Palestine for persecuted Jews Is the remedy suggested by Methodist preachers of Chicago, who have adopted resolutions asking President Roosevelt to take up the problem along the lines suggested by a memorial presented to President Harrison lu March 181)1. The memorial, which Is appended to a resolution passed by Methodist preachers, was signed by nearly all the leading editors, business men, financiers, lawyers and preachers. Including Jews, in Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. The memorial was an urgent plea to all nations to give back to the Jews the Holy I.and after the fashion In which the European powers surrendered Bulgaria to the Bulgarians and Servlu to the Serbs. Palestine For Jews. John Nallln. who was also employed on McHugh's train, was the next witness called. His testimony was In most respects similar to that of Smith's, but he testified that he did not hear any shots. Smith, he said, was not In his company for about ten minutes during the Journey home. He was with Smith at Broad street, where McHugh parted company with them at about 3.40 a. m. BREW i ROBERTS Best Patent Flour Feed, per 100 No. 1 Hay, per 100 Oats, per bu Potatoes, per bu.. Gr. Sugar, 19 lbs.. Corn, 3 cans for Yellow Wax Beans, 3 cans.. .25 Green stringless beans, 3 cans .25 Succotash, 3 cans for 25 Lima Beaus, 3 cans for 25 Heinz Mixed Pickles, 2 Cits . .25 Heinz Chow Chow, 2 qts for .25 Heinz Sour Pickles, 3 doz for .95 Heinz Sweet Pickles, 3 doz.. .25 Evans Bros. 2-lb can Baking Powder 20 Gold Dust Washing Powder, per package 19 Hires' Root Beer Ex., 3 bot. .50 Perfection Boot Beer Ex. $4.50 1.25 .95 .48 .80 1.00 .25 President Itoosevelt occupied a magnificently decorated box, and his appearance was the signal for unbounded enthusiasm and prolonged applause. Upon being Introduced the president made an address. Patrick I.oughney came out of Joyce's saloon about half-past three or four, with the rest, stood watching for some time; saw the Italians coming up the street. That man (pointing to Mitchka) was one of them. He stopped and pushed Burns. When the trouble started I went on up the street. Five shots were fired in rapid succession. Had been drinking that night and wis somewhat intoxicated. 42 North Main Street, IVNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones The Heppner hotel. In which were several wool buyers from Boston, was wushed away with every one In It. Like many other buildings, It was bombarded by bowlders weighing a ton and more that rlcochetted down the gulch In the grip of the current. The president arrived In Baltimore In a special car on the Pennsylvania rallroud at 8:20. He was accompanied by Baron von Steruberg, the Oerinun ambassador; Senator Louis E. MeComus of Maryland, and the president's private secreury, Mr. Loeb. MURPHY & JOYCE. Dr. Berge, who is county coroner, testified to having been called to see Anthony McHugh between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning. He had been dead a few hours when the witness saw him. A post mortem examination of the murdered man was made by the witness and he found that death haCl been caused by a bullet wound in the right side of the chest, which severed a blood vessel leading from the lung to the heart. Business District Escaped. At 3 o'c ock the Commonwealth' rested its case and Attorney O'Boyle opened for the defense. All of Heppner that escuped wns its small business district. The rcslden tlul neighborhoods were submerged with futul rapidity.' Houses whirled and went under In blocks. They were floating cofllus for the tenants of (lit greater number. Horrified citizens safe on higher ground saw hundreds ol bodies flash by in the mighty mill race Fathers died trying to save their little ones. Maddened men, held back wltl; kindly force, saw wives; parents, chll dren, swallowed In the swirl of thD traveling maelstrom. Mothers were drowned with babies in their arms Fugitives shrieked as the monstei wave overtook them, mingling theli vain cries for help with the screams ol dozens teni|HDrarlly crazed by the aw ful spectacle. Congressman Frank C. Wachter and President L. II. Wleinan of the Suengerfest society met the train at the L'nlon station and quickly showed the members of the party to waltiug carriages.ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Free Moving Picture Exhibition at "The Study" this evening. ADDITIONAL GLEANINGS. Police Marshal Farnan and a cordon of mounted policemen surrounded the president's carriage, and the route to the Fifth regiment armory was begun. Ten of the olBcers rode close to the curbs of the streets on route, while u solid phalanx preceded the carriage, aud a squad followed. Commencing Tuesday morn- The most important witness called yesterday wus Michael Burns, who claims that he witnessed the shooting. He testified he was in Joyce's saloon in company with several others until about 3.30 on Sunday morning, when the proprietor told them that he wanted to close up and that they would have to leave. Two men named Munloy and Flannery went out the side door with the witness. After standing on the sidewalk talking a short while, three Italians came along. Mitchka being one of them. The Italians bumped into Burns and his companions and Burns stated that he stepped out of the way. As he did so, Mitchka pulled a revolver, and the witness shouted, The Athletic club, of Yatesville, will hokl a social this evening on the club room lawn. Ice cream, cake, strawberries, etc.. will be served and a jolly good time is expected. ing, June 9, 1903, we will is- 30 yewr Dr. RICHTER'S World-Henowned sue coupons with every pur- chase, which will be redeem- 3 bottles for 25 Cherry Kola, summer drink, per bottle 10c and 15c A regular meeting ot Gohonto Encampment, I. O. O. F., will be held tomorrow evening. A large attendance is desired, as business of special importance will be transacted. ed at our store in furniture "Anchor" Pain Expeller Along the route 4GU picked men in uniform nnd plain clothes lined the curbs so as to prevent any one approuching too near the chief executive's carriage. . and housefurnishiug tfoods. These premiums will be given absolutely free and will be EVAN5 BROS Peter J. Conner, employed as fireman at the Old Forge colliery, was sufTocated while at work In a culm bank yesterday afternoon. Henry Mc- Cafferty, a fellow workman, narrowly escaped a similar fate. Deceased was about 65 years of age. The same method was observed on the return trip to Union station, from which the president started at i):45 o'clock on lits return to Washington. hn proven to be th« Bert thw» l« tar the finest ic the market. 44 and 46 S. Main SL The wuter raced by for an hour nnd a half, it seemed to those poised or the threshold of eternity Its violence never would diminish. The tiexxl linu been precedent early In the afternoor by a tremendous thunderstorm whirl: covered a wide region nnd was fol lowed by a downpour such as the old est umong the survivors could not re cull. Small streams soon e»verflowed their united rush swelling the volume of the chief current. Bridges were 8pliutered and their heavy fragment! borne off like chips. Scores of person! were caught in the turbulence of these lesser torrents. Farmhouses were rooted up by wholesale, and hundred* of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs thai hud gone to the brooks to drink were drowned nnd swept aloug with the hti man flotsam. Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,etc. 'AMOU8 Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists This morning occurred the death of Mrs. John Earley, a well known resident of Browntown, after a short illness. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Anthony, Joseph, Mrs. I.uke Sheridan, of Jersey City; Alice and Mrs. James O'Donnell. Murphy & Joyce. Topeka, Kan., June 16.—Four liun dred tents have arrived from Fort HIley for the Topeka flood sufferers Their use was made necessary by the miserable saultary condition of North Topeka and was the only means of preventing au epidemic of sickness. The tented city will be located on a high spot of ground near the west end of town, where the sanitary conditionsare of the best. More relief is belli); received for the flood sufferers us a result of the appeal scut out by (Sovcrnoi Bailey Saturday. Conditions here are bad, and the estimates of the total loss grow larger every day. Tents For Flood 8ufferers. "I.ook out, boys!" Burns said that he roil across the street to get out of the way, with Mitchka in hot pursuit. After getting to the other side Burns fell and the Italian tumbled over him. Jumping to his feet again the Italian fired two shots at Burns, neither of which took effect. Mitchka then fired in the direction of the crowd and shot McHugh and Kearney. The witness saw McHugh lying in the gutter dead, and also saw the body of Kearney being carried to the undertaking establishment of Mr. Burns. For WEDDINGS CI.h.*.. I For FUNERALS "J®WW! I Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. Wo can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B.CMPENTEII,EKTH it;iirifillVi or through General Merchandise and Fresh Meats. F. JUL Richter & Go. 215 Pearl Street, 209, 213, 679 North Main Street. Both Phones New York PITT8TON, PA Mrs. Thomas Connors, who died in Scranton yesterday, was a member of the class of 189tD of the Pittston high school, and the members of the above class are requested to meet this evening at 7.30 o'clock sharp at the home of Mrs. John McGuffie, on Charles St., to make- arrangements concerning the funeral. T. A. DURKIN. (Jewry's prices. Would You Pay $1.00 For What You Could Get For 50c and 75c? Some Facts For Your Consideration The witness was put through a severe cross-examination by Attorney' O'Boyle and his story was somewhat weakened. When court adjourned, Michael Munley, who also witnessed the shooting, was on the stand. Fifteen buildings In the town ot Lexington, nine miles below Ileppner 011 Willow creek, were washed away but with no loss of life, the inhabit ants having time to save themselves from the surging torrent. Much dam age was done to buildings in lone, nl though no loss of life is reported there Thomas Burke, of Rendham, died this morning at S.iu o'clock. He was a well known resident of that place and had a large circle of acquaint ances in this city, having formerly resided here. He also hail a large number of relatives throughout this vicinity. He is survived by his wife and by one son, Harry. A Complete Line of Groceries. Western Washer, (square).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors . . 75c, $1.00 & $1.25 Window Screens 25 Universal Wringers .• $2.25 Superior Wringers $2.25 Tin Boilers 60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers $1.00 All Copper Boilers $2.50 Miners' Squibs, all kinds Lawn Mowers Potatoes, per bu Now Onions, per peck Cabbage Tomatoes, 3 cans for.. Corn, 3 cans for Tobacco, all kinds. ... Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for Mother's Oats... Shredded Wheat Maple-Hake Malta-Vita Force Jim Wilcox In Prison. ltalcigh. N. C., Juue 10.—A special from Elizabeth. City. N. C.. says: ",11111 Wilcox, twice convicted of tlio murdt'i of Nellie Cropsey. haw left licrp to begin his thirty years' sentence In the penttentlary at KaleUli. Previous to tin arrival of the officers at the jail he of fered to sell the Jailer a pistol and, tC. the hitter's amazement, took a ittt call her revolver from his pocket and tired three shots. lie then gave it to the jailer. He claims that he carried tliitpistol during both trials fastened to his leg by Ills garter. lie cursed tin officers and hud to be carried from the Jail by force." FINE WINES AND LIQUORS At the opening of court this morning the Mitchka murder trial was resumed, the first witness being Michael Munley, who was on the stand yesterday afternoon when court adjourned. Munloy was In Joyce's saloon 011 the morning of the shooting, and left the place about 3 o'clock when Joyce was closing up. Munley and a number of others stood 011 the sidewalk near Joyce's when three Italians came up Main street. In passing, one of the Italians brushed against Michael Burns and an altercation ensued. The Italian pushed Burns into the street and, drawing a weapon, followed him. Burns ran, stumbled and fell, the Italian falling over him. The Italian quickly arose, fired two shots at Burns and kept on firing into the crowd. Mc- Hugh and Kearney were hit. Munley hail not seen McHugh before the shooting. Munley also positively identified Mitchka as the man who fired the shots, and told of his trip to New York where, at police headquarters, he had picked out Mitchka from a line of men. FOR FAMILY USE. 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Underskirts, umbrella style, trimmed with 6-in. torchon lace and dust ruffle, usually sold for 89c; special BARTELS Beer, pints per dpz. 60c Porter, pints, perdoz. 60c Porter, £ pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c Pendleton, Ore., June IB.—Abner P. Bradbury, traveling salesman for a Portland wholesale house, has arrived direct from Hepner, where he witnessed the terrible flood disaster. He fays the water came pouring down Willow Creek in a solid mass 20 feet high at the sides and lmlgiug to an additional height of six or more feet in the center. Every wooden dwelling and building in the path of the flood was swept away. The entire area swept by the flood presented the appearance of utter desolation when Bradbury left. A coating of mud and slime two feet diet) covered the ground everywhere. Dead bodies were seen on every hand. The force engaged in rescue work is entirely it-adequate and the workers are fast becoming exhausted. John M. Kernan, agent and telegraph operator for the Oregon Railroad and Naviga tion Co., at Hepner. died as a result of devotion to duty. When his office was surrounded on all sides by the seething flood, Kernan stuck to the telegtnph instrument and notified lone, the next town below Hepner on Willow Creek, that the flood was coming. It was due to this fact that the people of lone escaped. Kernan then attempted, with the help of Frank Hart, a A Traveling Man's Story. PERSONAL. 10 $3.0() .75 .55 5c, 8c, 10c 25 25 37 Mrs. Thomas J. O'Brien, of North Main street, is dangerously ill at her ;Drice 18c Gingham Aprons, here.. IOC SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 00c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Ladies' Percale Sunbonnets, all colors, sold everywhere for 20c; Miss Joan Gilchrist, of Nalus street, left today to spend a week with friends in Allentown and Slatington. home iere for 1 lot ladies' double faced patent leather Belts, regular price 26c; our special price 10c Mrs. Patrick McOonough, of Inkerman, was taken yesterday to Mercy hospital, where she will undergo an operation. All Delivered at Your Residence, Honduras Road Seized. 50c Umbrellas, steel fsame and ancy handles 38c New Orleans, Juue 10.—For alleged violation of contract the government of Honduras has confiscated the Honduras railroad, extending from Puerto Cortez to a point beyond San Pedro, a distance of fifty-eight tulles. The lessee Is the Woiiduvas syndicate, ot which Senator t'hauncey M. Depew In president uud Henry L. Sprugue Is vice president. A number of other well known New York financiers are largely interested. T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones. ltev. Father O'Malley and Rev. Father Manley, of St. John's church, are attending the retreat of the senior priests at Glen Summit this week. 1 lot Percale Shirt Waists, nice issortmont of colors, the 39c kind; our price Another lot of Valenciennes and Torchon Laces, assorted lot, 3 to 8-in. wide; worth 15c and 36c yard; your choice a yard 5c Mrs. William Pemberton, formerly Miss Carrie Brown, of Yatesville, and daughter, Helen, have returned to their home in Baltimore, Md.. after a month's visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lial Brown. Pistols and Blank Cartridges William Drury, THE LEADIN8 GROCER. 75c Hammocks; here for 1 lot Boys' 2 and 3 piece Suite, elegant goods; worth $3 and $6; your choice J1.5Q Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns for July now in K(e Falling Houae Kills Many. Peter Gibbons, a teamster for the S. & S. meat house, was the next called. On the morning of the shooting he was in Joyce's saloon. Catfie out with others about 3 o'clock. Stood outside about- ten minutes. Three men came up the street. One of them was Mitchka. I)id not know whether Burns brushed against Mitchka or Mitchka Life-size portrait free. Madden's 12tf FOR THE FOURTH Berlin, June 10.—A dispatch to the Lokal Anzelger from Warsaw, Russian Poland, announces that a large apartment house there collapsed suddenly and that the bodies of nineteen persons weVe taken out of the ruins. The dispatch added that probably there are many more dead beneath the debris. Studio. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Original and Only Genuine. /nrAA Standard Remedy, fold for S* year*. Ai/lJTfllk 10.000 Temimonlala. Ladloa.uk Druftgtii VWMto ClIICHEHTKRfl KNULIHH la EX RKU and Uold metallic boien, aealed with W blue ribbon. Take no otker. RefWar ( / » HiibMJtattona and Imitation*. Aakroua I MB IDru(cxiat, or Mod4 ct'nla In atampa for Par- AV tW tlealai*. Testimonial* and Baeklrt A tfbr Lad Ira, br return Mall. Sold U all V™"UMe«iee»«2S» PHISIA*1 pR THE WEATHER. All Prices, From 10c Up Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Washington, June 10.—Fair tonight and Wednesday. Bechtold's Bicycle Store 104 N. Main St New 'phone. The MAQNET 87 S. Main Si, Pittston.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, June 16, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-06-16 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, June 16, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-06-16 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19030616_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | pap -T.i rfy -. r L - - 'A ; 5g? "v n % cm 53d YEAR. I SS5.yLkbt8 ub. P1TTSTC N, PA., TUES »AY, JU1 16, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. 1 ft 1D A PUQ FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f O r AUM. TOWN SWEPT AWAY friend, to save himself and family. Hart took charge of Kernan's two children, while Kernan took his wife, and all started for higher ground, but the advancing waters caught them. Hart and the children struggled through safely, but Kernan and his wife were drowned. MITCHKA THE GUILTY MAN. brushed against Burns, but any way, Burns told Mitchka to go on about his business. Mitchka drew some weapon and raised his arm and Gibbons yelled, "Look out for the knife." Burns ran out into the street, followed by Mitchka. Burns fell and Mitchka fell over him. Mitchka jumped up and immediately began firing. There were five shots fired. Heard McHugh say he was shot. Kearney was also shot, and was assisted to the sidewalk. Mitchka ran down the street, turning down the alley by Mangan's store. Gibbons then told of his trip with Munley to New York to identify Mitchka, after he had been arrested. Gibbons and Munley were taken into a room at police headquarters and had no difficulty in recognizing Mitchka, although he stood in a line with 18 or 20 other men. WILL NOT PASS TREATY The People's Store. TERLING.... The place to buy everything cheap. Note these prices; they are not to be equaled elsewhere: ILVER.. Five Hundred Lives Lost In So Testify Several of the Colombian Congress to Reject Canal Convention. Heppner. Ore. New Mexico Flood*. Witnesses. Albuquerque, N. M., June 10.—This section has Just been visited by the heaviest rain of the year, accompanied by what almost amounts to a cloudburst lit the Jemez mountains, north of here. A sudden rise came in the Rio Grande, and this city is again in Imminent danger of being submerged. I-oa Cerrtloe, eight miles up the river, is entirely under water, and the people have (led to the hllla. Ladies' Past Black Laoe Hose, regular IC* price 33c; reduced to a pair THE TRAGEDY REHEARSED A large assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and ann i versary gifts. We invite your inspection. CLOUDBURST. THEN FLOOD OPINION AGAINST PROJECT White Enameled Curtain Poles, com- |fl« plete for, each Men Who Were Present When Mc- A Papular Vote Would Show an Overwhelming Majority In Opposition and Government Powerless to Stem the Tide. Gingham in short lengths, from 10 to SO C/. yard pieces, worth 10c; very special a yard Wsaster So Sudden That Escape Was Impossible. Hugh and Kearney Lo«t Their Lives Go Over the Details In Exam' Women's fine quality ribbed Vests, low Q* neck, sleeveless and short sleeves, each ination and Cross-Examination. H. G. SHupp Cloudbursts In Montana. Gibbons' testimony was unshaken by Mr. O'Boyle's cross-examination. The witness was Inclined to be pugnacious, jbut stuck to his story. He gave an account of his whereabouts on the night of the shooting up to the time he went to Joyce's saloon, retold the story of the shooting in detail an.l did not vary in any material point from his testimony on direct examination. He was not able to describe Mitchka's appearance very accurately, but was positive he was the man who had done the shooting. Bogota, Colombia, June 10.—The canal treaty will not be pnssed by the Colombian congress, called to meet on June 20. This is the consensus of the best informed opinion In the republic. Fine Nottingham Lace Curtains, 69c A A . kind reduced to , «WC THREE HUNDRED BODIES FOUND. Big Timber, Mont., June 10.—A cloudburst between Columbus and I'nrk City bus sent u solid wall of water twenty feet high down Valley creek, carrying everything before it. A Northern ruclflc bridge was wrecked and several hundred feet of roadbed rendered useless. Another cloudburst near Reed I'olnt has flooded several miles of country along the Northern Faclflc. Trains are tied up. After the jurors had been selected in the Mltchka murder case, yesterday afternoon, District Attorney Jones opened the case for the Commonwealth. He said that the Commonwealth would show that Anthony Mc- Hugh was murdered by Guiseppi Mitchka, the prisoner at the bar, and that if this was conclusively shown he would expect the jurors to convict Mitchka of murder in the first degree. The district attorney said that evidence would be produced to show that Anthony McHugh was met by Italians, and that after a vain attempt had been made to shoot a man named Burns, who was in the crowd with McHugh, the Italian turned and fired into the crowd, killing James Kearney and Anthony McHugh. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkasbarre. 1 lot of Children's Ready Made Duck Atkr Skirts; very special for, each '•yv Notwithstanding many rumors that have been sent from the cupltal the fact remains that congress does not dare defy the wishes of a majority of the |Deople in the matter. Should It be left to a public vote the test would show an overwhelming majority antagonistic to the proposition. Public opinion is unanimously ugninst the canal. The representatives of the people In congress openly reflect these views. Those who dare express a desire for the treaty are In hopeless minority. .Townafolk Overtaken While at Dinner. 1 lot of Black Velvet Ribbon, different |A* widths, special price a piece IW» Almost Entire Residential Section Wiped Out—Whole Families Per- ished In ah Instant—Great Loss Also 1 lot of Boys' Fancy Percale Blouse |A~ Waista, all sizes, grand valne for 'yv of Farm Property and Live 8tock. B&R MUSLIN UNDERWEAR—Special Sale of Skirts, Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers, Chemise, Etc. Spokane, June 10.—Latest reports (torn the stricken town of Heppner, Ore., are that at least fiOO persons were drowned nnd most of the town was swept away. The flood is supposed to have resulted from a cloudburst thut rushed down Willow creek while most of the 1,250 townsfolk were at dinner. Already 300 bodies have been recovered. Intense heat followed the flood, and the survivors telegraph they are unable to dispose of all the dead without large assistance. Men and supplies huve been hurried to the washed out town, but the demand for both still exceeds the possibilities of the nearest places and the facility for rapid travel. The Northern Paclflc and minor lines are blocked. Help can get thither only in wagons over dangerous roads. Portland, Ore., June 10.—Word lias been received here from lone that 300 coffins were needed at once at Heppner. The weather Is warm, and It Is necessary that the dead should be burled at once. The Tortland office of the O. It. and N. has received the following message from Heppner via Echo: "Roughly estimated almost all the people living on the banks of Willow creek were drowned." Three Hundred Coffins Ordered. John Flannery's story of the shooting was substantially the same as Gibbons'. except that Flannery said the three Italians passed by the crowd in front of Joyce's saloon, and then Xlitchka came back and attacked Bnrns. Price List• DoubtlesH there will be an effort on the part 01 the government to Induce congress to ratify the treaty, but this fuint support will not sway the opponents of the measure. Even those who heretofore have been most enthusiastic for the treaty now realize that their canse is lost. Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE The first witness for the Commonwealth was John Smith, who was employed on the train on which McHugh was conductor. He testified that he. in company with McHugh and John Nal'in, left Coxton yards between 2 and 3 a. m. and walked together down Alain street as far as Broad street, where the witness and Nalln turned off the street, McHugh continuing down Main street. About eight or ten minutes later the witness heard three shots. but did not hear of McHugh's death until 7 o'clock the next morning. Onion Sets, per quart After t;he M\:tchka ran down the street by Mangan's store. Flannery went down Main street to Railroad street, down Railroad street to Mullin's store, turned to the right toward Dershimer & Griffin's lumber yard and there met Mitchka coming towards Oregon. Flannery did not atr tempt to stop the Italian, as the latter had his hand in his coat pocket and Flannery thought he might be ready to shoot. Flannery admitted that he had been drinking considerably that night, but was very positive Mitchka was the Italian he had met going towards Oregon. Bermuda Onions, quart. 10 16 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Peanut Butter PRESIDENT IN BALTIMORE. As stated by one of the leaders in congress who has arrived here, the canal treaty Is doomed to defeat. Ci n Mushrooms A Quest at the 8aengerfest—Makes an Address. "The pubjic is opposed to the project In Its present form," he said. "You may state without fear of contradiction that the measure will fail in congress." White Clover Seed Lawn Grass Seed.. Prices Away Down Quality Away Up Baltimore, June 10.—A vast assemblage was present in Armory liall last night to llsteu to the grand concert of the Northeastern Snengcrbund. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. The plunging wall of water pounced on the little town, which Is the seut of Morrow county, without warning. Dwelling houses were hurled from their foundations and dashed down the valley ere their stunned occupants could recover sufficient consciousness even for an effort to escape. Whole families perished simultaneously. Entire streets were Ingulfed. Every one of the 9,000 seats In the nudltorlum was occupied, 0,000 singers were on the stage, and standing room was at u premium. Chicago, June IB.—Palestine for persecuted Jews Is the remedy suggested by Methodist preachers of Chicago, who have adopted resolutions asking President Roosevelt to take up the problem along the lines suggested by a memorial presented to President Harrison lu March 181)1. The memorial, which Is appended to a resolution passed by Methodist preachers, was signed by nearly all the leading editors, business men, financiers, lawyers and preachers. Including Jews, in Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. The memorial was an urgent plea to all nations to give back to the Jews the Holy I.and after the fashion In which the European powers surrendered Bulgaria to the Bulgarians and Servlu to the Serbs. Palestine For Jews. John Nallln. who was also employed on McHugh's train, was the next witness called. His testimony was In most respects similar to that of Smith's, but he testified that he did not hear any shots. Smith, he said, was not In his company for about ten minutes during the Journey home. He was with Smith at Broad street, where McHugh parted company with them at about 3.40 a. m. BREW i ROBERTS Best Patent Flour Feed, per 100 No. 1 Hay, per 100 Oats, per bu Potatoes, per bu.. Gr. Sugar, 19 lbs.. Corn, 3 cans for Yellow Wax Beans, 3 cans.. .25 Green stringless beans, 3 cans .25 Succotash, 3 cans for 25 Lima Beaus, 3 cans for 25 Heinz Mixed Pickles, 2 Cits . .25 Heinz Chow Chow, 2 qts for .25 Heinz Sour Pickles, 3 doz for .95 Heinz Sweet Pickles, 3 doz.. .25 Evans Bros. 2-lb can Baking Powder 20 Gold Dust Washing Powder, per package 19 Hires' Root Beer Ex., 3 bot. .50 Perfection Boot Beer Ex. $4.50 1.25 .95 .48 .80 1.00 .25 President Itoosevelt occupied a magnificently decorated box, and his appearance was the signal for unbounded enthusiasm and prolonged applause. Upon being Introduced the president made an address. Patrick I.oughney came out of Joyce's saloon about half-past three or four, with the rest, stood watching for some time; saw the Italians coming up the street. That man (pointing to Mitchka) was one of them. He stopped and pushed Burns. When the trouble started I went on up the street. Five shots were fired in rapid succession. Had been drinking that night and wis somewhat intoxicated. 42 North Main Street, IVNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones The Heppner hotel. In which were several wool buyers from Boston, was wushed away with every one In It. Like many other buildings, It was bombarded by bowlders weighing a ton and more that rlcochetted down the gulch In the grip of the current. The president arrived In Baltimore In a special car on the Pennsylvania rallroud at 8:20. He was accompanied by Baron von Steruberg, the Oerinun ambassador; Senator Louis E. MeComus of Maryland, and the president's private secreury, Mr. Loeb. MURPHY & JOYCE. Dr. Berge, who is county coroner, testified to having been called to see Anthony McHugh between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning. He had been dead a few hours when the witness saw him. A post mortem examination of the murdered man was made by the witness and he found that death haCl been caused by a bullet wound in the right side of the chest, which severed a blood vessel leading from the lung to the heart. Business District Escaped. At 3 o'c ock the Commonwealth' rested its case and Attorney O'Boyle opened for the defense. All of Heppner that escuped wns its small business district. The rcslden tlul neighborhoods were submerged with futul rapidity.' Houses whirled and went under In blocks. They were floating cofllus for the tenants of (lit greater number. Horrified citizens safe on higher ground saw hundreds ol bodies flash by in the mighty mill race Fathers died trying to save their little ones. Maddened men, held back wltl; kindly force, saw wives; parents, chll dren, swallowed In the swirl of thD traveling maelstrom. Mothers were drowned with babies in their arms Fugitives shrieked as the monstei wave overtook them, mingling theli vain cries for help with the screams ol dozens teni|HDrarlly crazed by the aw ful spectacle. Congressman Frank C. Wachter and President L. II. Wleinan of the Suengerfest society met the train at the L'nlon station and quickly showed the members of the party to waltiug carriages.ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Free Moving Picture Exhibition at "The Study" this evening. ADDITIONAL GLEANINGS. Police Marshal Farnan and a cordon of mounted policemen surrounded the president's carriage, and the route to the Fifth regiment armory was begun. Ten of the olBcers rode close to the curbs of the streets on route, while u solid phalanx preceded the carriage, aud a squad followed. Commencing Tuesday morn- The most important witness called yesterday wus Michael Burns, who claims that he witnessed the shooting. He testified he was in Joyce's saloon in company with several others until about 3.30 on Sunday morning, when the proprietor told them that he wanted to close up and that they would have to leave. Two men named Munloy and Flannery went out the side door with the witness. After standing on the sidewalk talking a short while, three Italians came along. Mitchka being one of them. The Italians bumped into Burns and his companions and Burns stated that he stepped out of the way. As he did so, Mitchka pulled a revolver, and the witness shouted, The Athletic club, of Yatesville, will hokl a social this evening on the club room lawn. Ice cream, cake, strawberries, etc.. will be served and a jolly good time is expected. ing, June 9, 1903, we will is- 30 yewr Dr. RICHTER'S World-Henowned sue coupons with every pur- chase, which will be redeem- 3 bottles for 25 Cherry Kola, summer drink, per bottle 10c and 15c A regular meeting ot Gohonto Encampment, I. O. O. F., will be held tomorrow evening. A large attendance is desired, as business of special importance will be transacted. ed at our store in furniture "Anchor" Pain Expeller Along the route 4GU picked men in uniform nnd plain clothes lined the curbs so as to prevent any one approuching too near the chief executive's carriage. . and housefurnishiug tfoods. These premiums will be given absolutely free and will be EVAN5 BROS Peter J. Conner, employed as fireman at the Old Forge colliery, was sufTocated while at work In a culm bank yesterday afternoon. Henry Mc- Cafferty, a fellow workman, narrowly escaped a similar fate. Deceased was about 65 years of age. The same method was observed on the return trip to Union station, from which the president started at i):45 o'clock on lits return to Washington. hn proven to be th« Bert thw» l« tar the finest ic the market. 44 and 46 S. Main SL The wuter raced by for an hour nnd a half, it seemed to those poised or the threshold of eternity Its violence never would diminish. The tiexxl linu been precedent early In the afternoor by a tremendous thunderstorm whirl: covered a wide region nnd was fol lowed by a downpour such as the old est umong the survivors could not re cull. Small streams soon e»verflowed their united rush swelling the volume of the chief current. Bridges were 8pliutered and their heavy fragment! borne off like chips. Scores of person! were caught in the turbulence of these lesser torrents. Farmhouses were rooted up by wholesale, and hundred* of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs thai hud gone to the brooks to drink were drowned nnd swept aloug with the hti man flotsam. Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,etc. 'AMOU8 Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists This morning occurred the death of Mrs. John Earley, a well known resident of Browntown, after a short illness. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Anthony, Joseph, Mrs. I.uke Sheridan, of Jersey City; Alice and Mrs. James O'Donnell. Murphy & Joyce. Topeka, Kan., June 16.—Four liun dred tents have arrived from Fort HIley for the Topeka flood sufferers Their use was made necessary by the miserable saultary condition of North Topeka and was the only means of preventing au epidemic of sickness. The tented city will be located on a high spot of ground near the west end of town, where the sanitary conditionsare of the best. More relief is belli); received for the flood sufferers us a result of the appeal scut out by (Sovcrnoi Bailey Saturday. Conditions here are bad, and the estimates of the total loss grow larger every day. Tents For Flood 8ufferers. "I.ook out, boys!" Burns said that he roil across the street to get out of the way, with Mitchka in hot pursuit. After getting to the other side Burns fell and the Italian tumbled over him. Jumping to his feet again the Italian fired two shots at Burns, neither of which took effect. Mitchka then fired in the direction of the crowd and shot McHugh and Kearney. The witness saw McHugh lying in the gutter dead, and also saw the body of Kearney being carried to the undertaking establishment of Mr. Burns. For WEDDINGS CI.h.*.. I For FUNERALS "J®WW! I Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. Wo can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B.CMPENTEII,EKTH it;iirifillVi or through General Merchandise and Fresh Meats. F. JUL Richter & Go. 215 Pearl Street, 209, 213, 679 North Main Street. Both Phones New York PITT8TON, PA Mrs. Thomas Connors, who died in Scranton yesterday, was a member of the class of 189tD of the Pittston high school, and the members of the above class are requested to meet this evening at 7.30 o'clock sharp at the home of Mrs. John McGuffie, on Charles St., to make- arrangements concerning the funeral. T. A. DURKIN. (Jewry's prices. Would You Pay $1.00 For What You Could Get For 50c and 75c? Some Facts For Your Consideration The witness was put through a severe cross-examination by Attorney' O'Boyle and his story was somewhat weakened. When court adjourned, Michael Munley, who also witnessed the shooting, was on the stand. Fifteen buildings In the town ot Lexington, nine miles below Ileppner 011 Willow creek, were washed away but with no loss of life, the inhabit ants having time to save themselves from the surging torrent. Much dam age was done to buildings in lone, nl though no loss of life is reported there Thomas Burke, of Rendham, died this morning at S.iu o'clock. He was a well known resident of that place and had a large circle of acquaint ances in this city, having formerly resided here. He also hail a large number of relatives throughout this vicinity. He is survived by his wife and by one son, Harry. A Complete Line of Groceries. Western Washer, (square).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors . . 75c, $1.00 & $1.25 Window Screens 25 Universal Wringers .• $2.25 Superior Wringers $2.25 Tin Boilers 60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers $1.00 All Copper Boilers $2.50 Miners' Squibs, all kinds Lawn Mowers Potatoes, per bu Now Onions, per peck Cabbage Tomatoes, 3 cans for.. Corn, 3 cans for Tobacco, all kinds. ... Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for Mother's Oats... Shredded Wheat Maple-Hake Malta-Vita Force Jim Wilcox In Prison. ltalcigh. N. C., Juue 10.—A special from Elizabeth. City. N. C.. says: ",11111 Wilcox, twice convicted of tlio murdt'i of Nellie Cropsey. haw left licrp to begin his thirty years' sentence In the penttentlary at KaleUli. Previous to tin arrival of the officers at the jail he of fered to sell the Jailer a pistol and, tC. the hitter's amazement, took a ittt call her revolver from his pocket and tired three shots. lie then gave it to the jailer. He claims that he carried tliitpistol during both trials fastened to his leg by Ills garter. lie cursed tin officers and hud to be carried from the Jail by force." FINE WINES AND LIQUORS At the opening of court this morning the Mitchka murder trial was resumed, the first witness being Michael Munley, who was on the stand yesterday afternoon when court adjourned. Munloy was In Joyce's saloon 011 the morning of the shooting, and left the place about 3 o'clock when Joyce was closing up. Munley and a number of others stood 011 the sidewalk near Joyce's when three Italians came up Main street. In passing, one of the Italians brushed against Michael Burns and an altercation ensued. The Italian pushed Burns into the street and, drawing a weapon, followed him. Burns ran, stumbled and fell, the Italian falling over him. The Italian quickly arose, fired two shots at Burns and kept on firing into the crowd. Mc- Hugh and Kearney were hit. Munley hail not seen McHugh before the shooting. Munley also positively identified Mitchka as the man who fired the shots, and told of his trip to New York where, at police headquarters, he had picked out Mitchka from a line of men. FOR FAMILY USE. 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Underskirts, umbrella style, trimmed with 6-in. torchon lace and dust ruffle, usually sold for 89c; special BARTELS Beer, pints per dpz. 60c Porter, pints, perdoz. 60c Porter, £ pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c Pendleton, Ore., June IB.—Abner P. Bradbury, traveling salesman for a Portland wholesale house, has arrived direct from Hepner, where he witnessed the terrible flood disaster. He fays the water came pouring down Willow Creek in a solid mass 20 feet high at the sides and lmlgiug to an additional height of six or more feet in the center. Every wooden dwelling and building in the path of the flood was swept away. The entire area swept by the flood presented the appearance of utter desolation when Bradbury left. A coating of mud and slime two feet diet) covered the ground everywhere. Dead bodies were seen on every hand. The force engaged in rescue work is entirely it-adequate and the workers are fast becoming exhausted. John M. Kernan, agent and telegraph operator for the Oregon Railroad and Naviga tion Co., at Hepner. died as a result of devotion to duty. When his office was surrounded on all sides by the seething flood, Kernan stuck to the telegtnph instrument and notified lone, the next town below Hepner on Willow Creek, that the flood was coming. It was due to this fact that the people of lone escaped. Kernan then attempted, with the help of Frank Hart, a A Traveling Man's Story. PERSONAL. 10 $3.0() .75 .55 5c, 8c, 10c 25 25 37 Mrs. Thomas J. O'Brien, of North Main street, is dangerously ill at her ;Drice 18c Gingham Aprons, here.. IOC SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 00c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Ladies' Percale Sunbonnets, all colors, sold everywhere for 20c; Miss Joan Gilchrist, of Nalus street, left today to spend a week with friends in Allentown and Slatington. home iere for 1 lot ladies' double faced patent leather Belts, regular price 26c; our special price 10c Mrs. Patrick McOonough, of Inkerman, was taken yesterday to Mercy hospital, where she will undergo an operation. All Delivered at Your Residence, Honduras Road Seized. 50c Umbrellas, steel fsame and ancy handles 38c New Orleans, Juue 10.—For alleged violation of contract the government of Honduras has confiscated the Honduras railroad, extending from Puerto Cortez to a point beyond San Pedro, a distance of fifty-eight tulles. The lessee Is the Woiiduvas syndicate, ot which Senator t'hauncey M. Depew In president uud Henry L. Sprugue Is vice president. A number of other well known New York financiers are largely interested. T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones. ltev. Father O'Malley and Rev. Father Manley, of St. John's church, are attending the retreat of the senior priests at Glen Summit this week. 1 lot Percale Shirt Waists, nice issortmont of colors, the 39c kind; our price Another lot of Valenciennes and Torchon Laces, assorted lot, 3 to 8-in. wide; worth 15c and 36c yard; your choice a yard 5c Mrs. William Pemberton, formerly Miss Carrie Brown, of Yatesville, and daughter, Helen, have returned to their home in Baltimore, Md.. after a month's visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lial Brown. Pistols and Blank Cartridges William Drury, THE LEADIN8 GROCER. 75c Hammocks; here for 1 lot Boys' 2 and 3 piece Suite, elegant goods; worth $3 and $6; your choice J1.5Q Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns for July now in K(e Falling Houae Kills Many. Peter Gibbons, a teamster for the S. & S. meat house, was the next called. On the morning of the shooting he was in Joyce's saloon. Catfie out with others about 3 o'clock. Stood outside about- ten minutes. Three men came up the street. One of them was Mitchka. I)id not know whether Burns brushed against Mitchka or Mitchka Life-size portrait free. Madden's 12tf FOR THE FOURTH Berlin, June 10.—A dispatch to the Lokal Anzelger from Warsaw, Russian Poland, announces that a large apartment house there collapsed suddenly and that the bodies of nineteen persons weVe taken out of the ruins. The dispatch added that probably there are many more dead beneath the debris. Studio. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Original and Only Genuine. /nrAA Standard Remedy, fold for S* year*. Ai/lJTfllk 10.000 Temimonlala. Ladloa.uk Druftgtii VWMto ClIICHEHTKRfl KNULIHH la EX RKU and Uold metallic boien, aealed with W blue ribbon. Take no otker. RefWar ( / » HiibMJtattona and Imitation*. Aakroua I MB IDru(cxiat, or Mod4 ct'nla In atampa for Par- AV tW tlealai*. Testimonial* and Baeklrt A tfbr Lad Ira, br return Mall. Sold U all V™"UMe«iee»«2S» PHISIA*1 pR THE WEATHER. All Prices, From 10c Up Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Washington, June 10.—Fair tonight and Wednesday. Bechtold's Bicycle Store 104 N. Main St New 'phone. The MAQNET 87 S. Main Si, Pittston. |
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