Pittston Gazette

              / THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. For the People of Pltteton and Vicinity. Forecast Until 8 p. m. tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. Kair tonight and Thursday, except snow in northern portion; much colder tonight and colder on Thursday. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. Twekkly established iwn 1 DAILY EST. BX THRO, \BT 1882. D PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1904. TWO CENTS A COPY. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH. I 8 PAGES. BIG CHURCH SCpj- A WIDESPREAD STORM MYSTERIOUS POISONING. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. aaaaaaa DDDD§• §■DD•D■» • w w w 1 j THIS » Is the season of lively mincJs J * and glad hearts. 4 j The Glad Yuletide f Z And what could put more 4 S life into the mind or bring j y more cheer to the heart than 4 X a glass of $ STEGMAIERS' j BEER People's Store ,, wTORY FOR REFORM. .ot' •The Czar's Manifesto Looked Upon a* a Big Step Forward. St. Petersburg, Dec. 28.—The general opinion is ihut the emperor's manifesto on the subject of reforms represents a victory for Minister of tlie Interior SviiitopolU• Mirsky and tlie Conservative I.ilierals over M. PobledonoStzeff, procurator general of the holy synod, and the reactionaries and that it practically places the strong combination of D1. Wltte and Prince SviatopolU-Mirsky behind the government'"s programme. The vagueness with which tlie reforms are outlined gives possibilities of expansion or limitation according as different ideas prevail. With a man of M. Witte's force at the head of the committee of ministers the general belief is that lie will control in the end. The ex-finance minister, tile president of that committee, becomes the man of the ham', showing that the reports that he is again in.high imperial favor were accurate. Moreover, tin* committee of ministers, the duties of which heretofore have been purely perfunctory. is raised to the highest dignity. The imperial manifesto directs the committee to ascertain "the best method" of carrying the reforms into effect, and some papers, notably the ltuss, iliul in these words permission for the committee to call in zemstvo represent- Prominent Boston Man Dies in New New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank building. New York, Dec. 28.—Overcome by a dose of morphine, Elmer M. Weed of' Boston, and BernWd Reilly, of Springfield, Mass., were found in the Grand Union hotel this morning. They were removed to Bellevue hospital. Reilly recovered, but Weed died at 5 o'clock. There are no indications of suicidal intent and no reason is known why they should have taken poison. They registered at the hotel on Saturday. W*eed was a brother-inlaw of former governor Sprague, of Rhode Island, and was an employe of the National Tuftsmeter Co. He resided with his wife and two children in handsomely furnished apartments in Bos-ton. York from Morphine Poisoning. Christmas Gifts For Everybody. Charges Presented Against Bishop Talbot Are of a Very Grave Nature. Great Damage Done by Gale, Snow and Rain From Rockies to the Lakes. New York, Dec. 28, 1904. High. Am Sugar 143% Am Car & P .. .. 35% Low. Close. 142% 143% 34% 35% Am Loco 36 Aroal Copper .... 70 Atchison com 87% Atchison pfd ....101% 341/4 36% 67 86% 101% 70 87% 101'/4 Giftgivlng made easy for all. Nowhere within a raxliuf? of fifty miles— anicl certainly nowhere else in Pltteton—'is there such another collection of usetful and original articles at such low prices. WIRES DOWN; TRAINS BLOCKED INQUIRY COURT SOON TO MEET B. & O B. R. T 61% 102V4 101%' 61% 61% 102% Pennsylvania Prelate Accused of Immorality, Criminal Libel and Conduct Unbecoming a Bishop—A Sequel to Act of Deposing of Dr. Irvine—Six Detectives at Work on the Case. Not For Many Years Has Storm of Such Far Reaching Dimensions Been Experienced — Blizzard Preceded by D/nse Fog and Drizzling Rain—Three Lives Lost In Chicago. Can Pacific .. Ches & Ohio .. Chicago & Alton 133 48% 43% 132 48 42% 133 48% 42% The question of the hour is— What shall I give? Let us1 help you solve this problem. Is It for the little folks? A toy, a book, or a doll? Our mammoth toy department was never so complete as It Is this year. Santa Claus has made tlhte store his headquarters again as usual. Erie .. Ill Central C. F. I. 37% 48% 45% 37% 481' 156% 16514; 156% New York, Dec. 28.—Those charges on which influential clergymen and laymen of the Protestant Episcopal church would present for trial the Klgiit Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, bishop of central Pennsylvania, have bee if made public. The presentment itself, which is to be Chicago. Dec. 28.—All tlie lake region has been swept by a terrible storm, rising to a blizzard in many places. Most of the trains running to and from the city are delayed and several have been blocked for hours. A thirty-five mile blow is piling the snow in great drifts. Local traffic is impeded to a disastrous degree. Dwellers in the suburbs have experienced much difficulty in returning to their homes. House parties are snowbound in dozens of outlying villages. The wagon roads are impassable almost everywhere. Wires are down in most directions, and the few that are working are choked with business. There is a great deal of suffering in the farming districts and among the poor in the city. L. & N 140 Manhattan .. Met St Ry .. M. K. & T. .. . Mo Pacific .. N. Y. Central Norf & West 165 121% 63% 107% 145% 79% 164% 120% 63 106% 144% 79 164% 121% 63% -107% 144% 79% J The Beer that you uud your j fathers have drank at YULE-2 TIDE for over fifty years, z because you knew it was « good, honest beer, a beer 2 well browed, a beer to be J sufficiently aged, a beer to • be unadulterated. Washington, Dee. 28.—The French mission to Morocco has failed. The state department was so advised this morning by Hoffmani Phillips, acting consul general at Tangfers. He was immediately directed to remain neutral and in case of personal danger, which seems imminent, he is directed to inform the American residents to Trouble Expected In Morocco. Is it for the older ones? Why not a dainty piece of neckiwear, or a fine siklrt, a pretty umbrella or an evening wrap, or a fur piece or set, a handsome bag, a belt, a waist, gloves, or handkerchiefs. Gifts like these abound by the hundred throughout the St. Paul .. 41. ..138% 172% 171% 40% 138 172% 41 138% given on Jan. 10 to a court of inquiry called to meet at Reading, Pa., as well as the names of the presenters, will not be officially announced until the beginning of tlie sessions. Ont & West Pennsylvania, Peo Gae ..107% 107 107% Reading .. .. 79%' 78% 79% No NEW YEAR'S DIN- store. remove. ilock Island .. ..37 So Pacific ... ..i 65% So Rwy com 35% T. C. & 1 73% Texas Pacific .... 35% Union Pacific ... .112% U. S. Leather ..15% U. S. Steel .. .. 30%! U. S. Steel pM .. 94 Mex Central 21% NER will be complete without a few bottles of 8TEG- M A I E R 8' scientifically You will do your Christmas shopping quicker, have more money in your pocket anCl give your friends more pleasure by getting it at the People's Store. Alt tumuli tlitD prosecution has aUsen from the action of tlie bishop in deponing tin; Kev, Ingraham X. \V. Irvine from the ministry, the unfrocked priest has not seen the presentment, and lie is now in more senses than one a lay lig- Wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio utives Chicago, Dec. 28.—Train No. 5, on the Baltimore & Ohio, ran into an open switch east of Sherwood, Ind.. this morning. The locomotive and an express car were overturned, and the car was burned. Engineer Collins and Fireman Plumb were badly burned. None of the passengers were Injured'. The coaches and the Pullmans were not damaged. W'hlle the emperor's manifesto leaves no doubt that it is his tlnn intention to maintain unimpaired tlie autocratic principle and not yield to the zerostvoist demand for a national legislature, the programme of reforms outlined is a broad one, and if it had not been preceded by the agitation of the last few months it would probably have been accepted with universal acclaim in PASTEURIZED BEER. ; Stegmaier Brewing Co \ | PITTSTON, PENN'A. | J NEW 'PHONE S482 The blizzard was preceded by a heavy fog and drizzling rain, which made the wircj almost unworkable. The intense cold and terrific gale that followed close upon the fog coated the wires with ice and later in the day threw poles to the ground, crippling the companies badly. Railroad trains are badly delayed all through the west, some of them being twenty-four hours late, street car traffic in all the cities of the west and northwest practically lias been at a standstill at some time in the day. lire. Two wealthy churchmen in this city have taken the lead in the reopening of the case. The twelve presenters engaged Herbert Noble of ."D2 William street to guide the efforts by which they hope to "right a terrible wrong" and to remove a bishop from office. PEOPLE S STORE, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST, is South Main Street. PIttston. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and until the last few years was supposed to he Incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced It a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and* by constantly failing to eure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease and tlierefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney A Co.. Toledo. Ohio, 1h the only constitip tonal cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case It fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. ltussia as extremely liberal Christmas With Japanese Soldiers. FRUITS, NUTS, and CANNED GOODS Grave Charges Made, Rome, Dec. 28.—A. dispatch from Fusan says the Jaipanese soldiers celebrated Christmas in honor of the foreigners with the army. General Oyama entertained at a banquet all of the foreign officials and newspaper correspondents. The festivities lasted all night and were accompanied by artillery salutes. EVANS BROS. Their charges are as follows: Criminal lijiel, immorality, to wit, false state merit*; the circulating of a false and malicious and defamatory report, falsifying. breach of ordination and eonse" conduct luihecouiiuK a SHIP'S CREW IN PERIL. TO BE FOUND AT Fog Hides British Vessel Stranded on BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Long Island Coast. PRICES. New York, lDoc. 28. Kire Island life saving station ways that tin* British tramp steamer Drumelzier, which went ashore SunCla.v. with thirty-five souls nbonivl, is believed to still hold together. Slu! is concealed by the fog, hut the faint sound of her whistle has been In its extent the storm is the most • widespread of any in the last fifteen years. Counting the fog as a component part of the storm, it stretched from the Hoi'ky mountains to New York, and from Winnipeg to New Oilcans. The fatalities reported as due to the storm are three men killed. Quality Finest. Prices Right. * J C'ration vows bishop, Best Patent Flour, per bbl $6.75 Hazel & cream nuts, 2 lb .25 It is maintained that the bishop eonspired with Aim. Emma O. Klllot or Huntington, l'a., to injure tiie Itev. Mr. Irvine; tliat lie sent a defamatory letter making groundless charges of gross immorality against the clergyman and dispatched a duplicate of the same message after an interval of two years. Address: F. J. CHENEY A CO.. Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists. 76. Take Hall's Family rills for constipation. New Figs New Dates Fancy Raisins Fancy Currants Citron Peel Lemon Peel Orange Peel Malaga Grapes Basket Grapes Oranges Bananas Nabob Peaches Nabob Peas Nabob Cherries Premier Corn Premier Tomatoes Premier Succotash " Lima Beans Sunbeam Corn Nurse Expelled From Russia Feed, per 100 Potatoes, per bu .5b Onions, per peck .25 Granulated Sugar, 17 lb Butter, finest creabery, per lb Cheese, full cream Tomatoes, per can Mince Meat, pkgs., 3 for Mince Meat, loose, 4 lb 1.30 Berlin, Dec. 28.'—A local paper says a nur»e of the Grand Duchesse Olga has been expelled from Russia on account of espionage. It Is charged that the nurse is the person who supplied the revolutionists in Russia with the government's intentions and Introduced the mysterious missives threatening the Czar's life. The vessel is in a Very bud position and her crew in grave danger. The sea is running so high that the launching of lifeboats is Impossible, and she lies too far out for a line to be shot to her heard several times. Now York Fog Bound. Grocery Price List. 1.00 .26 .13 .07 .25 New York, Dec; Coastwise and Long Island sound tratlic was tied up by a dense fog, accompanied by a drizzling rain, which hung over New York for hours and resulted in two collisions among the Hudson river ferryboats. It also held inbound and outgoing steamers at docks and anchorages and made things generally uncomfortable for shipping. Communication In all directions was interrupted, but the telegraph and telephone companies mttu aged to operate a lminlter of wires so that New York was not cut off com- This message, known now as the lTpjolin letter, furnishes the groundwork of the charges which the presenters brought to the attention of the venerable head of the house of bishops, the Kijjht ltev. Dr. Tuttle. They are still continuing their investigations, and six detectives, have been employed to col- Black Label Peas Pride of Rome Peas front short The only hope of saving the crew unless a change of wind calms the sea and the fog clears is from some tug or vessel that may reach her fr.mt the sea. To add to the gravity of the situation another storm Is expected today, and it is believed at the life saving station that all bauds will be lost unless quickly rescued. * Canned Corn 10c, 12£c, 15c Fall Asparagus cans Pumpkin 3 cans Peas . .25c . .25c Eng. Walnuts Olives Mixed Nuts Mushrooms Soft Shell Almonds Olives Stuffed .25 .25 .25 .29 Another Hitch in Chadwick Case. 3 largo caus Baked Boaiis. .. .25c Clam Chowder 10c and 20c Pumpkin, 3 cans Prunes, 2, 3, 4 lb for Seeded Raisins, 3 for Sultana Raisins, 2 for Albany, N. Y.. Dec. 28.--Sheriff liarry again failed today to secure a warrant for the removal of Dr. Chad wick to Ohio. The papers are all right, but a conference of the official* was desired before the extradition warrant was signed'. The warrant will be mailed to Sheriff Barry. Best Teas 50c 11' the court of Inquiry find* there is enough evidence to wannut action those who. are Interested in Hie prosecution say one of tlie most sensational of church trials will be the result. Ui t evidence Best Coffee 36c This is only a small list of good things we carry for holiday trade. Old Holland Coffee 25c Raisins, loose, new goods, 5 Raisins, loose, ex. large, 3 lb Cleaned Currants, loose Cleaned Currants, package* Citron, fancy, lb. Lemon peel, 2 lb The valiant crews of the Oak Beach find Kire island life saving stations, notwithstanding their inability to extend aid. have carried their breeches buoy down on the beach and. weary and worn for lack of rest, continue to peer throngh the enshrouding mists for any signal from the ill fated steamer. Signature Tea, all kinds 50c Finest line of Brick, Limburger 42 N. Main Street. pletely The Presentment, LacrosGe Feels the Storm and Sweitzer in town. Try our Clam Chowder at 10c and 20c can. It is fine. Following is the presentment in the case against Hi shop Talbot: Lacrosse. Wis., Dec. VS.—The worst blizzard of 11 ft ecu years gripped this city and the country for many miles about, and It is a question when normal conditions will be restored. All the street car lines are blocked, and the steam trains are moving so slowly that the schedules are smashed hopelessly. The railroad companies are' besieged with Inquiries for snowbound passengers.The Drumelzier in Critical Condition rury'a PRICES. Patchogue, L. I., Dec. 28.—The situation of the steamer Drumelzler which is ashore on Fire Island, is extremely critical Unless the wind an*l sea settle before night, the vessel is doomed, with her captain and crew of 32 men. The undersigned, in virtue of the canonical authority reposed in them, present tfye Right Rev. Bthelbert Talbot. D. D., 1,1,. D., bishop of tlie Protestant Episcopal church in the diocese of central Pennsylvania, as being guilty of conduct unbecoming a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church In the t'nlted States of America in the several specifications hereinafter more particularly set forth, to the end that he may be tried upon said charge which is laid within five years last passed, which trial is hereby demanded under the provisions of canon JX. title 2, of the canons of the general convention of the said church in such case made and provided. Orange peel, 2 lb English Walnuts, 2 lb Mixed Nuts, 2 lb Campbell, Two tugs remain near the steamer, but they cannot go alongside because of the great seas. Rozelle & Honest Weight. Honest Goods. Is our Motto. Evans Bros. FEDERAL CHARTER PLANS Russian Generals Injured. Webster 3 lbs. Cleaned Currants  3 lbs. Seeded Raisins  3 lbs. Loose Muscatel Raisins London Layer Cluster  Sultana Raisins  Citron Peel  Lemon and Orange Peel.... 3 Packages of Mince-Meat.. 1 quart Jar Mince Meat  Florida Oranges, per dozen Lemons, per dozen  2 lbs. New Mixed Nuts 2 lbs. New Walnuts Almonds, per lb .. Clear Toys, per lb.. 3 Lbs. Plain Mixed.. 3 lbs. Peanut Brittle Highland Mixed ... Chocolate Drope .. Bon Bons  Assorted Creams ....... t... 25o Administration Will Leave Formulation Tokio, Dec. 28.—Unofficial news from Port Arthur reports that General Stoessel, who is in command of the forces there, has been injured by his horse falling upon him. It is also reported that General Smilnoff has been wounded. 25c of Bill to Congress. Railroad Lines Tied Up, 57 S. Main St. ..25c 12%c 12%c 44 and 46 South Main St. Washington, Dec. 28.—Attorney General Sloody discussed with the president certain phases of the railroad rate question. The attorney general is giving especial attention to the legal side of the proposition to enact a law providing for placing interstate corporations under federal law and regulation. St. I'aul, Minn., Dec. 28.—Passenger trains from the Pacific coast are more than a day behind in consequence of the tremendous blizzard that has bound the northwest in snow and ice. The snowfall was one of the heaviest in this part of the country in many years. It tied up almost all the railroad lines and practically wiped out tlie telegraph Specification 1.—The said presenters do hereby present and allege that Bishop Tulbot is guilty of immorality In having written a false, libelous and untruthful letter regarding the Rev. Ingraham N. W. Irvine. D. p.. and mailed or caused the letter to be mailed to the Rev. I)r. Upjohn, president of the Philadelphia Catholic club. (A copy of the letter follows.) IS IT A BIG COAL Washington, Dec. 28—The Japanese government has informed the state department that the harbor of Kelung, Island of Formosa, has been mined and that the shipping of the world has been notified. Harbor of Kelung Mined. It is the understanding that neither the president nor the attorney general purposes to take steps for the formulation of a bill to press upon congress as an administration measure. The administration is proceeding on the theory that congress, through its proper committees, will formulate such measures as may be desired and that with regard to such measures beyond the recommendations of the annual message the executive department will not in- BRYDEN St MILLER service. i KETAILERB FOU ,;C= | RELIANCE COAL CO. 2 OF UPPER 1'ITTHTON | Best and Purest Coal on the fi | Market - Old Pittston Vein, ft & Prompt delivery on both $ !!i sides of the river. |i OLD TELEPHONE 187-5 OR 175-2. Specification 2.—That Bishop Talbot is guilty of lying In having written, "May X therefore say to you that this man was deposed nearly two years ago for gross Immorality and for lewd and lascivious conduct with women." For reference set the proceedings of the ecclesiastical court, before which the Rev. Dr. Irvine was tried, in which no record will be found of any such charges. Louisville, Ky„ 'Dec. 28.—Lnrge damage was done by a terrific windstorm «nd blizzard that reached this city, coming from the northwest. Snow was piled high in the streets, and the car -tracks were made so slippery by sleet that scores of cars were stalled, the wheels refusing to grip the rails. Kentucky In Storm's Path 25c 25c Japanese Diet Passes War Budget. Tokio, Dec. 28.—War expenditures to the amount of 780,000,000 yen and a general budget for 1905 were passed by the diet unanimously. 10c 12%c WHAT TO BUY AS 10c 10c A XMAS PRESENT ? Specification 2. That Bishop Talbot is guilty of lying in having written "that Irvine for thirty years has been in the ministry and that for twenty of those years he has been under ecclesiastical discipline." (Clear papers from three bishops as well as letters and other documents are given as references.) We have both the inexpensive as well as the expensive articles in the jeweler's line. Somewhere in the happy medium between these, you will find just what you want. William Drury, terfere. Minnesota's New Capitol Occupied. The president, however, does not hesitate to discuss the matter with those senators and representatives who bring it up, and Attorney General Moody also freely expresses his views when questioned by members of congress. Albany, X. Y., Dec. 28.—Rain has fallen throughout the state for several hours, and ill the territory affected by the three months' drought there was much rejoicing. Paper mills along the upper Hudson river employing thousands of persons which were on the point of shutting down on account of the scarcity of water will not be interrupted.New York Drought Relieved St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 28.—Governor Van Sant has taken possession of the executive offices in the new Minnesota capitol, which is Hearing completion. While the capitol interior is not entirely finished arf to decoration, the legislature will convene there next week. The whole structure when complete will have cost about $5,000,000. Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. CHRISTMAS AT Specification 4.—That Bishop Talbot is guilty of lying in having written "that he (Irvine) has been suspended once, admonished once in yoi|r diocese and inhibited and made to leave repeatedly." a MAGNET We are here to help you select. The exceptions to the charge of lying are as follows: Train Ran Mitas Without Engineer. 3(, Cj. £ku|3fa; Dover, N. J., Dee. 28.—Oue of the most extraordinary accidents in the history of railroading in the United States happened when Patrick Fortin,, the engineer of a heavily laden westbound Lackawanna milk train, was blown out of his eal) into a ditch and the train sped on, gathering speed every minute, without any hand at the throttle for live miles. The liretnun finally discovered the situation and clambered over the tender. He brought the train to a standstill with a suddenness tluit sent the milk cans rattling. Holiday Wines and Liquors Specification.—That Bishop Talbot is guilty of conduct unbecoming a bishop, of breach of his ordination and consecration vows against involving other bishops in controversy by writing untruthfully at» follows: 36 W. Market St., Wllfcesbarre. Santa Claus arrived here yesterday with gifts for old and young. He stands in the window ready to welcome every one. He has tope, drums, horns, wagons, rocking horses, wheel barrows, automobiles, trains on tracks, carts, stuffed animals, and a number of other toys for the boys. Dolls, carriages, go-carts, dishes, cradles, washing sets, games, and every toy a little girl ask® for, at the lowest prices. For the older ones he has ties, silk mufflers, silk suspenders, fancy sleeve holders, sweaters, gloves, rings, \«atch chains, match boxes, cuff links, many things to make you happy on Christmas morning. The girl* are not forgotten by old Santa Claus. He has brought for them fancy handkerchiefs, plaid silk hair ribbons, bright as Christmas itself, beautiful pin cushions, leggings, umbrellas, top collars, lace collars, stocks, jewelry, perfumes, gloves and every article that may be wanted. Beresford For Mediterranean Pott. The choicest line of fancy high grade bottled beverages for family and table use ever shown in Pittston Modern William Tell Failed, London, Dec. 28.—Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford linn been appointed to succeed Admiral Domville in command of the Mediterranean squadron on May 1. "That eight bishops have grave charges against him (Irvine); that the venerable bishop of Quincy wrote me upon his deathbed that Irvine had outraged two girls In his city and Bishops Whitaker, Whitehead, Seymour. Scarborough. Pottil'. Doane, Adams, Taylor, the Rev. Dr. L.C'fflnwell and a host of others will bear out all 1 have said as to his character." Chicago, Dec. 28.—While Elmer Hunt, nineteen yjDars old, balanced a bottle on his bend William Dougherty attempted to emulate William Tell by shooting the bottle. At the second shot Hunt fell to the floor with a bullet between his eyes and died almost immediately. Dougherty escaped, and the police are searching for him. LEGAL NOTICES. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pittston Building and Ixmwi Association, No. 1, for the elec tion of officers and directors will be held at the board of trade room on Thursday evening, December 29, 1904, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock. It P. J. MIANTiEY, Secretary. Fine stock of Confections - - . ~ r—v« Tonga Islands Under British Rule. Melbourne, Australia, pec. 28.—Great Britain has assumed control of the legal and financial administration of the Touga islands, the native chiefs consenting. and New Fruits and Nuts Wherefore, the presenters. In view of the reasons as set forth In the above specifications, do ask that Bishop Talbot be presented for trial before a court of his liters. just received, at* The store that sells goods of high quality Hotel Wrecked by Gas Explosion. Tom Watson to Publish a Magazine. Herbert Noble, an attorney of this city and a prominent layman of the church, appears on the document as one of the presenters, of whom there are fourteen in all. Associated with hiui as presenters are John A. Bon 11 of New York, an attorney, and J. Frederick Jenklnson and Agnew McBrlde of Philadelphia, both attorneys. The four gentlemen, in addition to figuring as presenters, will appear in the case as counsel for the prosecution, the rank of senior counsel lDeing held by Mr. Noble. Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 28.—A gas machine used for lighting the Columbia hotel here exploded and wrecked the building. A porter who was in the room with the machine was picked up fifty l'eet away unconscious and probably fatally hurt, .lames Hum, a clerk, and'Mary Finn, a waitress, were seriously Injured. They will recover. Albany, N.-Y., Dec. 28.—Thomas E. Watson of Thomson, Oh., the candidate of the People's party for president at the last election, has incorporated with the secretary of state a stock company for the purpose of publishing and circulating a monthly literary periodical to be known as Tom Watson's Magazine. "Man Wants bat Little"— "Made known your wants for Christmas yet?" Election Notice. "Sure. Asked the foity-seven friends who sent me suspenders last year to send tiousers to match them this."— Cincinnati Times-Star. The annual meeting at the stockholders of the People's Savings bank of Plftston, Pa., to elect directors for t!he ensuing year will be held at their banking house between the hours of 10 and 11 a. m., Tuesday, January 10, 1905. E. H. Hughes, Cashier. T. A. DURKIN. 46 S. Main St. Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. The Dawn of Christmas. A Elad Indiana Railway Accident. Christmas day begins In the middle of the Pacific ocean, and there Is where Santa Claus starts and euds his great and only Journey of the year. Kuropatkin Wants Reinforcements. Paris, Dec. 28.—A message from St. Petersburg states that General Kuropatkin has asked for as many reinforcements as it is possible to send him. He lias also asked that the capacity of the Trans-Siberian railroad be raised to from 12 to 18 trains daily. Indianapolis, Ind.. Dec. 28.—A telephone message froAi Peru, Ind., says nn eastbound Wabash passenger train collided with a westbound freight train at Muncle Junction and that the flrCD- man of the passenger train was killed, the engineer fatally injured and twelve passengers hurt. Election Notice. HHICHESTER'SPIILLS Vv —RED tod Sola meulllo boat, wttk W| bEoa ribbon. Take »« other. Refiw. igjEBBgaagafc Come now; stock may be gone when you want It most. The stockholders of the MSsnerte Savings bank of Ptttston, P&.. will meet at the bank on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 1906, from 2 to 3 p. m. for the purpose of electing eleven trustees to serve for the eneuing year. 22(ltd W. L. Foster, Cashier. — MAGNET Of the other ten presenters, four. It Is learned, are Philadelphia its, and six are from parishes located in Bishop Talbot's own diocese. The identity of these ten men Is being closely guarded. Our Motto, Good Watches, Low Prices. Fits:simmons, 16 S. Main St. The only place In the city for prime oysters on the shell. Donnelly's Cafe. 87 8. Main St. Pittoton.