Pittston Gazette

              J WEATHER INDICATIONS. SD E HOME PAPER. For tho People of Plttaton ai .Vicinity. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. \ ♦ Fair tonight " and Saturdav ALL THE HOME NEW3. ————— A VTf! ' ) WKHKLY B8TAKI,ISUBlT ■JtJlH X VJ {DAILY EST. »I TI1EO. HART 1881. r * V V w W PI' 'TSTON, PA., , MARC] 31, 1905. TWO CENTS A COPY. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. JERSEY LEGISLATURE OUT. RUSSIA MUST PAY will nt least invw tlio fTju'iiw of the war. If Russia assumes that a continuance of the war will ilipplete our flnances before Iters it will 1m* another mistake of judgment on her part. We can maintain a sufficient army in Manchuria to keep out the. Russians indefinitely, but tills will necessitate .Japan remaining iu Manchuria and administering tiie province on a war footing, which we do not desire. Manchuria is fertile and productive, and an army can he maintained there more economically than iu the case of the opposing force in Siberia. If Russia is prepared for the test of a war of finances we are willing. The longer the war lasts the more certain it will be that It will not be resumed." v SMITHS CAM THE EQUITABLE MIXUP. A TENEMENT FIRE Final Adjournment of Session Which Passed Important Measures. Vice President Hyde'* Alleged Misuse Trenton, N. J., March 31.—It was after midnight when the 1905 session of the legislature came to a final close. The hour set for adjournment was 3 o'clock In the afternoon, but the bribery investigation and other matters kept the two houses in session until after the lime fixed (or adjournment. Just before the senate adjourned President Cross, who has been appointed a United States district court judge, re signed the senate presidency, and Senator William J. Bradley (Camden) was unanimously elected his successor, with the understanding that he will be chosen next year. of Funds. Relatives of Nan Patterson New York, March 31. — The stir caused by the mutualizntion plan recently adopted by the directors of the Equitable Life Assurance society and the charges' made by Senator Brackett alleging mismanagement of funds, particularly by Vice President James H. Hyde, Is In nowise abated. On the contrary, there are developments which tend to show that another decisive step in the affairs of the company is pending. The John D. Crlramins committee of policy holders have held two meetings, which were far from being harmonious, and another is The World snys: Japanese Officials Scout the Books Opened to Legislative Committee. Fatal Firs in New York Terms Hinted. Caught. City. JAPAN IN NO HASTE. HAVE BEEN INDICTED. SOME DISCLOSURES. WOMAN LOST LIFE. She is Willing to Make a Chase For the Pair Lasted An Organization With $100,- 000,000 Capital. Test of Finances. Invalid Husband Rescued by For Months. His Wife. M. Takahaslii spoke Interestingly regarding the internal conditions in China since the Chino-.Tapanese war. He said China was awakening. The government was now making rapid strides along the lines on which Japan had developed. China was sending pupils abroad to study and bringing in foreign instructors. Many of these were Japanese, and a rapprochement between the two countries was steadily being effected. The Manchus were delighted with the Japanese administra tion wherever it was in force, because they found no lawlessness and perfect justice. The Chinese government. M. Takahashi added, proposes reorganizing the Irmy of China and recreating its navy. The Japanese believe that within ten years China will lDe aide t« defy Russia. London, March 31.—Peace talk is prevalent everywhere, but that negotiations have commenced is still positively denied in all official circles here. The foreign office disclaims even having any knowledge of peace proposals. It Is quite evident, however, that, while the first definite step may be taken at »uy moment, an advance may be postponed indefinitely. In the house just before the final adjournment there was the usual exchange of compliments, aud Speaker Avis was presented with a handsome upright clock by the members of the house. The presentation speech was made by Mr. Harnil, the leader of the minority. New York, March 31. — "Thirty-six million dollars of New York Gas and Electric I.ight, Heat and Power company's stock seems to have been added to the $11,200,000 of the Edison Electric Illuminating company despite the fact that the Edison stock was virtually owned by the power company and was represented and Included in the $36,000,000. The New York Edison company then started apparently to Issue $45,200,000 of stock and by consolidation acquired property owned by th« Edison Electric Illuminating compa ny." "That James Hazen Hyde paid the cost of his famous dinner to Jules Carobon, the French ambassador, out of the funds of the Equitable Life Assurance society is a fact. That Mr. Hyde has made a complete or partial restitution of this sum, approximately $00,000 is also a fact. New York. March 31. — .T. Morgan Smith and his wife Julia, the sister of Nan Patterson, the actress in the Tombs awaiting her second trial for the murder of Bookmaker Caesar Young, have been arrested in Cincinnati.New York. March 31.—Ellen Monohan, a widow, 50 years old, was byrned to death in her apartment on the first floor of 205 West Sixty-seventh street this morning:, in a fire which for a time threatened the destruction of the entire building, a sixstory tenement house. On the second floor lived John Ward, his wife and their six children. It was with difficulty that the woman succeeded in rescuing her husband, who has been confined to his bed for some time past suffering from an attack of pneumonia. The work of the legislature-this year has been characterized by the passage of several important measures, notably the bill taxing second class railroad property at local rates, the maximum tax rate bill, the bill creating the state board of equalization of taxes, the creation of the office of sttite commissioner of charities and corrections, the establishment of a state forestry commission and the bill abolishing all spring elections. • The chase for the Smiths hns been going on ever since the murder of Young In this city last June. They are the most important witnesses in the case, and both Mr. Jerome and Assistant District Attorney Rand, who is conducting the case against Nan Patterson, have repeatedly said that if they could catch them they could convict the actress of the murder. "One of the charges of wrongful misuse of the funds of the Equitable contained in the petition Bled by State Senator Edgar T. Brackett with the attorney general is that Mr. Hyde charged the cost of the Cambon dinner to the Equitable and got the money out of the treasury of the society. Friends of Mr. Hyde as soon as the charge was made denied its truth, denouncing It as silly, ridiculous and vicious. All of these denials, however, were anonymous. Several of the directors have declared that they did not believe there was any truth in the Cambon or other charges. Mr. Hyde has steadily failed to put himself on record as denying or affirming the truth of the charge. Baron Hayashi, tho Japanese minister, declares that lie lias no Information in regard to the announcement contained In the St. Petersburg dispatches that Russia had indirectly made known to Japan the negative conditions on which peace might be concluded—namely, no cession of territory and no indemnity, leaving Japan to determine whether peace negotiations could be begun upon that basis, but he said unreservedly that the terms then mentioned could not even be considered and added, "A cession of territory and an indemnity are the only points negotiable, as Japan's ante helium demands have already been secured by Japan." This was part of a statement made by Charles E. Hughes, counsel for the legislative gas investigation committee after the committee's first session in the aldermanlc chamber in the city hail. Awakened by the rattle of the fire engines and a smoke-tilled room. Mrs. Ward took her husband in her arms and ran with him through tht! hall. When she reached the first floor, where the fire originated, shs encountered the flames. Securing a blanket, she wrapped K around herself and her husband and rushed through the flames, reaching the street in safety. She lost no time in , getting back to her rooms, where shty' found her children  their room. Taking her youngasC a 5-year-old girl, In her arms, and ordering the other five to follow, she led the way down a rear fire escape. All escaped injury. Smith is the man who is believed to have purchased the pistol with which Young was killed In the pawnshop of Hyman Stern, at 51(i Sixth avenue. Me disappeared a few days after the murder, and every effort to find him since Among the important measures that failed were the Morris canal abandonment bill and Mr. Colby's limited franchise bill. As a substitute for the latter bill, however, there was passed a bill providing for the appointment of a commission to investigate the subject of the granting of franchises to and the taxing of public utility companies. Another bill that failed was the one providing for the taxation of main stem railroad property at local rates. "FORWARD!" IS THE WORD. "Did you mean." Mr. Hughes was asked by a reporter, "that the stock was watered?" Japan Prosecuting War Unmindful of Peace Talk. "You may draw your own conclu sion," said Mr. Hughes. Tokyo, March 31.—The various rumors of peace negotiations emanating from Europe and the United States are widely published and commented upon here. Apparently tliey do not affect the attitude of the Japanese government and people toward the war. The press here re-echoes I he announced determination of Japan to vigorously push the military operations unmoved and undeterred by discussions of events In Russia or elsewhere. Mr. Jerome made frantic efforts to gel Smith and his wife before the close of the trial, but was unable to get any track of him. Five weeks ago Mr. Rand got information that Smith was in Montreal and that his wife was in Cincinnati. It was the first clew that he had to the whereabouts of the couple.has proved futile. The inquiry, as begun by the chief counsel for the committee, indicated clearly the methods he intended to pursue. Mr. Hughes started to have placed on the record just what the consolidated gas was, just how it had grown to its present proportions, just what rival companies it had absorbed and, by the absorption, just what benefit it had derived from the increase in its capital stock, now $100,000,000. and, lastly, how the corporation had earned profits that enabled it to pay dividends of 8 to 10 per cent on such a tremendous outstanding capital stock when consumers were paying as much for gas at a reduced rate by the thousand cubic feet as they had at a higher rate, when the dividends to stockholders had been lower. "It developed yesterday that Frank H. Piatt, counsel for the dimming committee of policy holders, had in his possession when he went to Albany on Tuesday to attend the hearing before the state superintendent of insurance a copy of a letter written by Mr. Hyde to the Equitable Life directing that the cost of the Cnmbon dinner be charged up to the company." Ruiaia Must 8ettle the Costs. M. Takahashi, the Japanese special financial commissioner, Is quoted as saying: "The war cost between $2."D0,- 000,000 and $300,000,000 the first year, ■ nd it is estimated that it will cost $350,000,000 during the present year. It would be unprecedented in the history of great wars that no indemnity and no territory be given up by the vanquished. While it Is beyond my province to discuss terms of peace, I can express my personal oplulon that as the war was forced upon Japan it Is not likely that she will waive the right to an indemnity and cession of territory when concluding peace. What indemnity will be demanded 1 cannot HT. but It Is my private opinion that It THE LIE PASSED IN COURT. The real value of a set of good, serviceable natural teeth cannot be given in dollars and cents. Ono's general health is ofttimes affected by poor teeth. If you have lost any of your teeth or they are beyond repair, have them replaced by plate or bridge work. Ry having your teeth examined by a reliable dentist two or three times a year and cared for when necessary, you will save yourself much suffering and annoyance and preserve your teeth. Pleased to serve you. Does This Mean You? Detective Aiken was sent to Montreal to keep on Smith's trail and nnb him If he set as much as one foot on United States soil. Aiken reported last week that Smith was apparently getting ready to leave Canada. He was instructed to use his o*vn Judgment about the time to arrest him. Aiken let Smith Ret clear to Cincinnati, where he met his wife for the first time in months, before arresting him. Followed Smith From Canada Lawyer For Gaynor and Greene Defies Montreal Judge. The Jijl declares that the successive reverses have not affected Russia. Emperor Nicholas, the paper adds, is unwilling to sacrifice the prestige of his house or surrender the position of controlling influence Russia has heretofore held over the powers of Europe. Field Marshal Oyama's army will continue its forward movement and not give Russia a breathing moment. The Kokumin pronounces the war to l»e senseless and wasteful on the part of Russia; but. the paper adds, if she chooses to shut her eyes to the light of reason Japan will profit by her blind- Montreal, March 31. — Turbulent scenes and violent outbursts of temper on the part of the' opposing counsel characterized yesterday's session of the court in the (Jaynor and Greene case. No progress was made, and the inquiry was adjourned until April 10 at the request of the defense to enable an examination of the several large volumes of testimony taken before Commissioner Shields in New York. New York. March 31.—An elaborate supplemental system of underground railway lines in Greater New York which, if constructed on the plans suggested, will entail an expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars was outlined In a report submitted to the rapid transit commission. Fourteen separate routes are provided for in the plans. They include two additional subways extending the full length of Manhattan Island, one of them reaching into the Bronx; several lines through Manhattan above Forty-second street and a number of cross town lines, a tunnel under the East river, subway loops connecting the Williamsburg and Brooklyn bridges and un elaborate system of tunnels extending to various points iu the borough of Brooklyn.Fourteen More Subways. Smith was amazed over his capture He hadn't the faintest Idea In the world that his whereabouts was known. The Cincinnati police were called In. and after putting Smith and his wife in a safe place they notified District Attorney Jerome. Gas Secret* Unlocked. DR. W. H. MOON, 13 North Main Street, City The lie was passed between Mr. Taschereau, defending the American contractors, and Donald MacMaster, acting for the United SrateR government and the Dominion government, and a dispute, the outgrowth of persistent interruptions on the part of the former lawyer, took a threatening aspect until Judge Lafontaine Intervened. For the first time in its history the Consolidated Gas company was compelled to produce in public its padlocked book of balances, a quarto volume bouud in turkey red, the covers of which,were held together with a steel clamp and could not be opened until the tumblers in the combination lock were turned by the key in the possession of the secretary or treasurer. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. Shad roe at Donnelly's. AT THIS SEASON you naturally expect to find new ve£- uesR. The Niclii Niclii says France a loin Is capable of taking the initiative in persuading Russia to negotiate for peace, but the Nichi Nichi doubts If Russia ■would accept France's advice, "because the peace terms will mean the death of the bureaucracy and the bureaucracy is not committing suicide." In conclusion the Nichi Nichi says: "In the meantime the .Tapauese army and navy will continue preparations for the year's campaign. Fresh levies are constantly departing for the front, the lilies of transportation are extending into northern Manchuria and the van* guards of the fighting columns are following the retiring Russians north- During this wet weather you'll have lots of use for your umbrella; have us repair it and put it in useful order. Schussler. e tables appearing in our market place, Although Smith is wanted mainly as a witness, a criminal charge had to he made against him so as to have him held for extradition. Jerome at once had the grand jury file an indictment charging Smith and his wife with criminal conspiracy in planning with Nan Patterson to murder t'aesar Young Detective Sergeant McNaught started for Cincinnati with tin- necessary papers on whifli to bring Smith and his wife hack to the city. and are anxious for a variety from the staple vegetables used during the winter Judge Lafontaine took exception to a remark of Mr. Tftschereau, who characterised the proceedings a farce. "You are liable to indictment for contempt," said the court. Mr. Taschereau jumped to his feet aud defied the judge to commit him, adding that the court would And that it had made a mistake in threatening the counsel for the defense. Just as the court adjourned Mr. Taschereau turned and, addressing the bench, said, "I shall be at m.v hotel until JO o'clock tonight if your honor wishes to execute your threat." When the leavea were spread out the record written there proved beyond question as a corroboration of the verbal testimony that the Consolidated Gas company was not only the absolute master of every gas company in Manhattan and the Bronx, with one or two petty exceptions, but that It owned and controlled every share of the New- York Edison company aud so controlled the electric lighting of New York city. The new vegetables are coming, and Lorain, O., March 31.—In pursuance of a decision at a meeting of the directors and counsel of the Citizens' Savings bank the bank did not open for business this morning. Ex-Mayor W. D. Thompson, counsel for the bank, is authority for the statement that the bank's liabilities Vvill probably exceed its capital stock and surplus. The capital is $50,000 and the surplus $13,000. Three officials of the hank are named as being responsible for the shortage, and speculation In stocks is given as the cause for use of the bank's money. Ohio Savings Bank Wrecked. Call and see Bonstein's new line of wall paper. 30 Church street. we'll have a nice variety tomorrow Telephone your order Little neck anct chowder clams. SHARP'S MARKET. Both Sides Want Smith's Testimony, Shirts New and Nobby, What Assistant District Attorney Rand expects to accomplish by bring ing the pair to this city is not apparent, lie said In his summing up in the first Patterson trial that Stern, the pawnbroker who sold the pistol with which Young was killed, had failed to identify Smith as the man who purchased the revolver. On the witness stand Stern failed completely to identify Smith's picture. It Is said, however, that Jerome believes by promising Smith immunity from punishment the brother-in-law of the actress might go on the stand and tell all he knows. Pleated or Plain Bosom, Hats that have the style The kind that fit. AT CORCORAN BROS. and quality This very important revelation was brought out by Mr. Hughes quietly and without any effort to accentuate Its importance. That's the Schoble Hat AT CORCORAN BROS Interest in the war is partly shifting eastward. It is reported that the Russians plan to abandou the Island of Sakhalin when the harbors are free of ice. ward Took Overdose of Morphine. The Gazette Printing Office would like to do your printing. Only the finest quality of work, and at prices that will suit. Augusta. DGa., March 31.—Miss Agnes Watson, daughter of Thomas E. Watson. is in a serious condition as the result of an accidental overdose of morphine taken at the home of a friend in Athens, Ga., where she Is visiting in the absence of her father from the state. Suffering intense pain from the extraction of a tooth, she took three doses of the drug and soon was In a state of cema. Physicians who attended her say the dose was three times too great for safety. Miss Watson has regained consciousness, but the physicians say her chance for recovery is The legislative committee consists of Senators Stevens, Grady and Page and Assemblymen Apgar, Merritt and Palmer. FREDERICK'S MARKET Tomorrow's stock The Russians are strengthening the defensive points north of the Tnmen river, Korea, in the vicinity of Huuchun, northwest of Possiet bay, and at points 011 the railroad in the vicinity of Ninguta (1|H) miles east by north of Kirini. A good headway extends from Possiet bay northward to Ninguta, where it .loins the Kiriu road. For Kent. Store on Main street, Pittston. Store in West Pittston. A first class residence in West Green Onions, Ited Radishes, Native, Florida and California Cel- It was announced that the committee would make it a practice to sit each day except Sundays and Tuesdays until Its work Is completed or until It has to take a recess in order to submit a preliminary report to the legislature. Pittston FREE. FREE. Bed Star Stamps given free with Spinach, Choice Lettuce A first class residence in Pittston Offices. Water Cress On the other hand, it is contended by Abraham Levy, attorney for Nan Patterson. that the best thing which could happen to his client is to get Smith into court. It is contended by Mr. Levy that his testimony would cleai the young woman from even a sus picion of having murdered Young. In pleading before the jury for the acquittal of his client Mr. Levy had laid great stress on testimony which Smith could give. Society rooms, all cash purchases at our meat mar- Parsley, Cranberries Barns, Little Neck and Chowder Clams, Cab Service at Your Call, G. B. Thompson, ket, and besides you buy here at low- Clams on the half shell SIGNS OF ANOTHER BATTLE Any hour of day or night; hauling of all kinds; coach h|re for weddings or funerals. Sutton's livery. Both phones.  Try Pursell's framing; it's cheapest est market prices. Fresh eggs. Fine Delaware Shad. Money to loan at Yaseen's. Shop will be well supplied tomorrow Japanese Being Re-enforced and ScoutD poor, with all the cuts in Beef, Pork, Mut- Fresh Fruits. ing Parties Active. ton, Veal, Home Killed Chickens, Garden Seeds, Onion Sets, Ilarbin. March 81.—Japanese scouting parties are actively endeavoring to pierce the screen of the Russian vanguard posts develop the disposition and strength of the positions, theii attempts at times verging on reconnoissanees In force. A few Japanese batteries which have pushed far forward occasionally drop shimose shells in suspected places. Chicago, March 31.—Conspiracy indictments are threatened against heads of big meat packing concerns unless alleged tampering with witnesses who have been summoned to testify before the federal grand jury is discontinued at once. With two witnesses on the stand, who. It is asserted, admitted that they had been approached with a suggestion that their testimony be mild, the jury, it Is declared, is getting ready to take drastic action. More Witnesses Approached. WIS WWLflllP for fiiliii Fresh Vegetables, Fancy Pickles, Bo- Orders delivered. logna and other specialties. Fine NECKWEAR Before being locked up Smith, according to a Cincinnati dispatch, was searched. In his pockets were found an old watch, some pocket pieces and $2.85 in cash. In his breast pocket were found two envelopes sealed. When Lieutenant Poppe took the en velopes Smith made frantic efforts to get thein hack, but the two envelopes were retained by the police. Saur Krout, All meat cut with care. Orders de- As usual the newest, AT CORCORAN BROS. livered promptly Q those The spring line is complete. This store is teeming with great value. IiALLOCK'S, 23 South Main St LADIES you do not have to buy something that are rundown there is no better remedy There was a smart brash where General Mistchenko ia stationed, the Japanese pressing forward in a determined endeavor to learn the dispositions in this quarter. The Russians repelled the advance without uncoverin#; their dispositions. There were insignificant losses. Best oiled opaque shades, the 25c kind l»c. THERE IS NO TIME but that you will find this meat mar- when.you visit the new store—our ob- than ject in Inviting your call la purely to One lot seersuckers, regular 10c kind, 5c. ket the proper place to do your buy- have you get acquainted with our Beaver Wanted In Hooker Case. New York House Gets Famous Library, Stegmaier*'s Bleached and unbleached curtain scrim, regular price 8c; now 5c. ing. Our stock is cut front the best stock of fancy goods and staple no- Albany, N. Y., March 31.-While the assembly judiciary committee was nominally supposed to be in session all day their investigation of the charges against Justice Warren B. Hooker occupied but three hours altogether. The committee is endeavoriug to subpoena George W. Beaver, ex-superintendent of the salary and allowance division ot the postotflce department. New York. March 81.—One of the most valuable libraries ever brought into this country, the Rowfant library, collected during many years by the late Frederick Looker-Lampson, the Knglftjj poet and Shnkespcrenn collector, has just been purchased by a New York publishing house. The library contains about a thousand volumes and is known to book collectors and bibliophiles the world over. lions. We're willing to open every Very pretty wrappers, all trimmed and a nice deep flounce, also cape over shoulder, equal to any 75c one. Yours at 50c. quality cattle, and all cut to your de- box and case to Bhovv you just what Aside from these reconuoissanees affairs are generally quiet on the southern positions. sire, whether you want the steak we have in stock fPorter thick or thin you get It just so. Particular attention is directed to Chinese say that heavy Japanese reenforceinents are constantly arriving. A nice lot of 7be lace curtains, 35 inches wide, 2 % yards long, a bargain at 45c. Tomorrew will have In stock com- our nice line of ladles' muslin under- plete line of beef, pork, lamb and wear, drop stitch hosiery, gauze un- Late lighting has sljown the admirable nature of Japanese methods of gathering information. Every infantry detachment when moving to attack or occupying a new position carries a reel of telephone wire connected with a battery in the support, and the effects of tire and the movement of troops are speedily reported from the most advanced lines. 1 lot of $1.00 lace curtains, 40 inches wide, 3 yards long, selling for 09c pr. veal, and a full line of our specialties. derwear, spring and summer corsets, It is a PURE product of Lowest prices for cash fine embroideries, collars, ribbons. Fancy stripped seersuckers, worth 15c, handsome for shirt waists, your choice at 10c yard. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET, belts, &c Toledo, O., March 31. — Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady of Brooklyn, the well known author-preaeher, will becomt rector of Trinity Episcopal church here for two flionths, beginning Easter Sunday. He succeeds Rev. Alsop Lefflngwell, resigned. The vestry of Trinity church hope to secure Dr. Brady's services permanently. Cyrus Townsend Brady as Rector. Children Devoured Rat Poison. Malt and Hops, both a food N. Main. Opp William St. Madison. N. J., March 31.—Daniel Hurley, six years old, is dead and his brother, aged fourteen; his sister, aged twelve, and another boy of this village are 111 as the result of eating rat poison which the children found while exploring the cellar of a recently vacated building. The poisoh was in the form of wafers. The three older children will recover. You m«st change your curtains. Come and see our 18c curtains, wash net with scroll, very pretty and best quality for 10c a yard. CLARA WAGNER, 18 South Main St. and a drink. FAMOUS QUEEN QUALITY SHOES the best for woman, $3 and $3.50 Steamed Clams at Donnelly's. Try it today. Children's fast black ribbed hose,, regular price 15c, now only 8c while they last. Harbin, which was greatly excited during the Russian retreat, is quieter since the RussiMH troops halted. BOSTON SHOE STORE, CHARLES ECKHARDT the well known restaurant keeper, is Gray and white cotton voile, also blue and white, newest style, at 23c yard. 79 N. Main Street, again In business for himself, and Elliott Danforth III In Washington. Warm Weather In Vermont. StepiaierBrewiigCo. 200 pair Men's Guaranteed Patent would be pleased to receive calls from Washington, March 31.—Elliott Danforth of New York, who has been 111 at a hotel here for about a week, has been removed to Providence hospital. He is suffering from a mild form of typhoid, and his case is progressing nicely. Ills removal to the hospital was said to be simply for the sake of convenience in the treatment of the case. Burlington, Vt., March 31.—Sunimei conditions prevailed here, with the thermometer 7"D in the shade, followed by a thunderstorm and the first hard rain since last fall. A continuation ot similar conditions will break up the lee on Lake Chnmplaln two or three weeks ahead of the usual time. Fire Destroys Axle Grease Factory'. Leather Shoes, worth $2.50 and $3; his many friends. Charley will make Albany, N. Y., March 81.—The axle grease factory of Hisgen Bros., on the outskirts of the city, was entirely destroyed by flre. The blasse started in a room containing six big oil tanks and quickly enveloped the whole plant. The loss is about $75,000. '"lAGMET our price only $2. Boston Shoe Store. a specialty of serving a free lunch Pittston, Pa. Mothers will find an easy way to from » to 12 a. m., dally, and on Sat- save money by getting school shoes Bottling Department. for their boys and girls at the Boston urday evenings, A grand opening NEW 'PHONE 5152' 37 South. Mail St. will be announced later. 3lm2t Shoe Store.