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              lit. 16 PAGES. 16 PAGES. ▼  r 56th YEAR. :• i i i i-'u'fl ..J 1850. r 1882. , PA., Decemb: !R 14, 1905. TWO CI OBTY C ;nt8 a copy. i mxa A MONTH. ( 16 PAGES A UTTER ATTACK M'CLELLAN WINS _____ . ■! z U | ' Trailer Broke Away on a Steep Grade _____ __ . „ at DCeadvllle and Dashed Into _ _ . , . Lamar Makas War on Con- Heavuy leaded car. Court Decides Against a cressman Williams. Meadvtii* pa., Dec. 14.—An empty Recount. .JiiUUIUWAJ!. trolley car datrtied down the steep Mr'1 Lri V 1 * *,v' jL Forecast Until 8 p. Eastern Pen Snow tonight and lor m CONVENTION Russian Rebels Set Up New Government. IN LAUREL LINE YARD TALK crashing- Into a heavily loaded Cam- grade on College Hill, this place, and PROCLAIM SECCESSION RESENTS LEADERSHIP bridge Springs car killed two passengers and injured a dozen or more. Tl»c. dead are Mrs. Breed, axed 33. wife of.Dr. Robert S. Breed, of the HEARST TO FIGHT ON. Seven Hundred Delegates, Representing the Mine Work- Rumors that the Co. Intends .. -v s Purchasing Property. .1 Number of Surveyors Have Been Taking Measurements of Properties from Market Street to Railroad and From the Boad Baek to Jjh■V V'. '•« ' grange Street. ers of the Anthracita Region, Assembled in the Hold the City of Riga and the Governor. —7  Mann Moves to Abolish Canal Commission. Allegheny College faculty, and John Heokman, aged 50, of North Bast, Pa. The seriously Injured are iievl Blr- Chard, of Cambridge Springs, aged 60, probably fatally hurt; Samuel Oray, Of Cambridge Springs, feet crushed; . Mth. Pitman Davis, of Saegertown, Washington, Pec. 14.—Representa- head and arm badly bruised; Miss tlv® Lamar (Fla.), having secured one Mary Hlckeineil, Saegertown, aged 24, hour's time from the Republican floor bruised about the head and face; Mrs. leader of the house in committee of Levi Hickernell, aged 63 Saegertown. the whole, made a bitter personal at- 0Cly head bruised; Dr. M. B. tack upon Mr. Williams' leadership of de"b"snh' 1a'fd " , ' . .. rr... .. , , head, arm and hip bruised; Mrs. John the minority. This attack was provok- Moyer H,gter a„d chlld of w^odcock od by Mr. Williams recomiiieudatiou township, cut and bruised; Miss Ethel to Speaker Cannon to keep Lamar and easel, Saegertown, bruised. also Shackleford (Mo.) off the commit- | The more seriously injured were tee on interstate untl foreign com- D taken to the hospital. merce, on which they served in the last | Five minutes ahead of the time for congress, because, as alleged, they dla- Passenger car to leave for Camobeyed a caucus order on the yuestlon. I brld*e Springs, a car toeing another The two congressmen voted for the 'barn TCofleg"HUL Hearst railroad l.lll Instead of for the In fPont of the odd flows' home the one preferred by Mr. Williams. I chain broke and the rear car dashed Mr. Lamar said he did not challenge down the steep hill. It met the loaded the power of Mr. Williams to remove car at the foot of the Incline and both him from a committee, but what he did cars were driven over 1,000 feet down object to was the charge that It was [North Main street, ilone because of h!s lack C»f party fealty. Counsel Says Further Ac- Grand Opera House, Shamokin, This Morning, and Opened Deliberations. tion Will be Taken. New York, Deo. 14.—William R. Hearst's hopes and those of the Municipal Ownership forces were blasted, at any rate temporarily, when the court of appeals at Albany upheld the contention of counsel for Mayor Mc- Olellan that the ballots cannot be recanvassed under the law. St. Petersburg, Dec. 13, via Helslng fore, Finland, aiwl Berlin, Dee. 14.—The Lithuanians in Riga have risen. Heceded from the empire and set up a provisional government. They have captured I»vlna fort, which commands Riga harbor, and lire in possession of the city of 300,000 people. V The governor and other Russian officials are prisoners of the rebels, who have been Joined by mftny of the troops in the city. ALL OF THE OPENING ADDRESSES WERE OF CONSERVATIVE NATURE National President John Mitchell Was Given a Magnificent Ovation When He Arosa to Take the Post of Chairman, and in His Speech he Reviewed the Benefits Received by the Miners. Is the Laurel Line preparing to open an extensive freight yard In this city near the Market street station? That Is a question that Is creating considerable Interest and not a little talk, especially among persons who own property abutting the Laurel Line tracks between Market street and Railroad street: The commotion on: this question has been groused because a number of surveyors, representing the Laurel Line have been set at work In this city, taking measurements of properties between the streets mentioned and as far back as Lagrange street. The owners of land in this area are more than a little anxious to know what the surveying means and the question Is a perplexing one, for the reason that so far none of them have been approached by officials of the road and no options have been secured on the properties. The surveyors are going over the land very carefully apd the ownc'.-s are engaging In lhuch speculation. The decision was the most crushing blow thut the Municipal Ownership forces have received in their flght for a recouut. The manner in which the announcement of the judges of the court of appeals is couched leaves no room for doubt that it is their opinion that the election law contains many serious flaws. It is pointed out that while on one hand the law states that the ballots and documents (ST an election shall be preserved for six mouth? after election day, manifestly for thC purpose of a recount if found neces sary, the law does not provide that the courts shall have the power to order such a recount. Twelve thousand Cossacks, the only troops whose loyalty is undoubted, have been dlsputchcd to1 Riga In response to the demand of Its commandant.Shamokin, Pa., Dec. 14.—One of the most Important labor conventions of the year Is now in session In this city. Over 700 delegates representing the various local unions of the United Mine Workers of America located in the three anthracite region districts of Pennsylvania, have gathered here, for the purpose of considering the labor situation In the anthracite region and determining what demands shall be made on the anthracite operators, in view of the expiration of the present wage agreement between the operators and mine workers next April. National President Mitchell, District Presidents Nichols, Dettrey and Fahy, and a host of mine labor leaders are in attendance. In addition to the duly elected delegates of the various unions. Besides these, a large number of newspaper men and other men of prominence are here on account of their Interest In the work of the convention. than the expense incurred. The question is a minor one, however, and the principal thought will be upon the eight-hour day and what President Mitchell terms "equal contracting power." The provincial government which the Lithuanians have set up in Riga. the capital of the 'Baltic provinces, proclaims that It now exercises authority throughout Livonia province and part of Courland, which together have 2,000,000 people, and declares that all the Lithuanian people not only In the Baltic provinces, but throughout western Russia, have seceded from the empire. This new government has appointed local officials and has ordered that all the liquor shops and breweries be closed and that the contracts lDetween the landowners and peasants be annuled. FINANriAI- AVTD rOHlMKRHAL Radical Klemejit in Majority. Mr. William*' Reply. In the course of his reply Mr. Williams said: New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co.. stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Speaking of the composition of the convention the correspondent of the Philadelphia Press says: "The radical element is represented by the delegations from the Scranton fleld. District No. 1, and the Schuylkill and Northumberland fields of District No. 9. These men insist that of all demands made on the operators the recognition of the union is most important for the welfare of the miners. The conservative element Is represented by delegates from Hasleton. These men believe all fiuestlons will be amicably adjusted at a conference between the advisory committee to be appointed at the convention and the operators, provided the latter will receive the propositions of the toilers. The radical element, It Is roughly calculated, number D700, and the conservative from Hasleton, or District No. 7, but 100." The judges were divided, five to two. The majority comprised Chief Judge Cullen, Judges Gray, O'Brien, Halght and Werner, Judges Bartlett and Vann dissenting. New York, Dec. 14, 1905. High. Low. Close. "The gentleman takes himself too Berlously. He takes kU position too acriously. A committee assignment is not a national issue. There were six men to be appointed to the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. The power and responsibility of appointing these six men rested with me. I will leave it to school chl'CVen, anybody, to the Republicans. / viil leav» it to fools to answer. I not have been u fool; would I not have been utterly assinine, unworthy and vojd of moral courage if. knowing as Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Am Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com B. R. T. . . . B. & O. . . . 149% 41% 71 102*, 88 % 89% 147 40% 69% 99% 87% 86% 147% 40% 69% 100% 87% 86% The general opinion is that the laurel Line intends in the near future to build a yard in this place to care for freight traffic. It Is'pointed out that the present freight station is not very conveniently located for extensive business, for the reason that there is only one branch running to it and also only one track. If the freight business of the company continues to Increase as rapidly as during the past year additional accommodations will be necessary. When Clarence Shearn, Mr. Hearst's personal counsel, was seen he admit* ted that the decision had been a serious setback to the Municipal Ownership forces. Hearst'* Counsel Talks. 114% 176% 56 181% 54% 49% 179% 154 122% 113% 173% 55% 179% 61% 48% 177% 152% 119% 113% 173% 65 179% 52 48% 177% 152% 119% Peasants Killing Army Officer*. Can Pacific Ches & Ohio St Paul . . . C. F. 1  Erie . , . . . The peasants in the Baltic provinces are killing the Russian officers in the streets of the villages or driving out those they permit to live. "McClellan has won his tight (or d©. lay," he said. "He cannot, however, successfully hide the facts forever. The ballot boxes can be opened In quo warranto proceedings, and nothing can prevent the truth being ultimately known except the physical destruction of the ballot boxes and their contents." The sessions of the convention are liping held In the Grand opera house, which was crowded this morning at 10 o'clock, when the convention was opened. The morning session was open to the. public, but It Is not considered likely that the business sessions will be open. District President John Fahy, of the Ninth district, called the convention to order, and introduced Burgess Shuster, of Shamokin borough, who made the address of welcome on behalf of the people of Shamokin. He urged them to be calm in their deliberations, and to remember that their actions would affect the welfare of a great host of people, whose eyes would be upon them as they weighed the questions that would be brought before them. Opening of tlie Convention, Thousands of armed Russians are traveling In bands, pillaging estates and killing or driving out their owners. The peasants forbid the latter to sell grain or lumber and formally declare that the forests and estates of those who have departed will l»e confiscated.L. & N 111 Central I did the personnel of that committee —It stood four one way and two the other—I had reappointed every one of them to present a ridiculous and divided front upou the great question upon which the Democracy is more nearly united than It lxus beeu for years :" Met St Ry Mo. Pacific Mex Central N. Y. Central Am Smelter Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania Peo Gas .. 103% 24% 166% 164% 85% 53% 142% 106% 140% 102 24% 154% 161% 84% 52% 141% 105% 138% 102% 24% 155% 162% 84% 53 141% 105% 138% WOMAN BURNED. Mitchell's Health Good. Mrs. Truman Townscnd Was the Vic- BISHOP SPEAKS ON Y. M. C. A. QUESTION President Mitchell, despite the reports concerning his ill health, looks the picture of vigorous manhood. The sallow complexion which stamped him a sick man in the strike of 1902. has disappeared, and in its place, has coma to the features of the miners' leader the glow of ruddy health. Mr. Mitchell has done but little talking since he reached Shamokin. He was in conference with his various lieutenants yesterday and last ntght, discussing convention plans. President Mitchell received a copy of the decision of the Superior court in the Shaleen case, but. beyond declaring it a substantial victory for the miners, refused to discuss it. "I have nothing yet to give out on our conditions," said Mr. Mitchell. "Everything .must be left for the convention to decide." tim of h ratal Accident in The position of the peasants in these provinces has been more deplorable than that of any others in the empire. They have been serfs at the mercy of the German barons from Whom they rent land and buy the right to cut wood and fish In the waters of the Baltic gulf. Wyoming County. A bill abolishing the isthmian canal commission was introduced by Iteprejentative Mann of Illinois. Iu It discretion is given tlie president to put the work of building the canal uuder any one of the executive departments and also to operate the Panama railroad through the same means. It requires an itemized accounting of all expenditures to be laid annually before congress, that future be made only in accordance with# specific appropriations made upon dettfiled estimates submitted in the same manner as from other departments of the government.Reading Rt. Rev. SL J. llobun Expressed View A shocking accident occurred Saturday night in Clinton township, Wyoming county. near ractoryvllle, whereby Mrs. Truman Towflnend lost her life. Her husband went to bed about the usual hour that night, but Mrs. Townsend sat up late to work. Feeling wearied after a time she lay down upon the couch and fell asleep. When she awoke she found that she ha'd forgotten to check the draft and the stove was red hot. In attempting to remove a cover her apron caught fire. Her screams aroused Mr. Townsend. but before he could get to her to render assistance she was so badly burned that her death occurred a few hours later. The carpet and some other things caught Are from her dress, but the flames were put out before doing much damage. Rock Island So. Pacific 24% 23% 23% Tills Morning That Catholics 69% 35% 143% I Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban gave ex-34% ' presslon to his views on the question 14414 of Catholics joining the Y. M. C. A., 37% at the annual conference of Catholic 105 priests held this morning In the chap-41% el of St. Thomas' college, Scranton. J The subject was brought up by a re- Money Hidden In Miner's Belt. quest of one of the priests of the con- Mahanoy City, Pa., Dec. 14.—With ference for counsel. The bishop said: $365 In bank notes sewed in a belt "No Catholic can become a member around his waist, George Bollch, a of the Y. M. C. A., because the conminer, was found dead In a breast at stitution of the latter organization Buck Mountain colliery. He had been forbids membership to a Catholic, blown out of a heading by a gas ex- "No Catholic can attend the readplosion, caused, it is alleged, by a ing room of the Y. M. C. A., because blast in an adjoining breast. of the presence of rabid anti-Catholio literature there. No Catholic can attend any of their religious exercises or services, because that would be Protestant worship. Personally, 1 am opposed to. a Catholic Joining the Y. M. C. A. in any way." In reply to a question by a reporter new .and unique, at prices that can't th? conference said that a Catholic miffht take the be equalled. Come in, even if you physical exercise of the Y. M. C. A. don't buy; no trouble -to show goods. « such «« not require his enrollment as a member of the Y. M. C. A, 71% 36% 144* 35% 146% 38% 105% 41% 69% 35% 139% 34% 144% 37% 104% 41% Cannot Join. So Rwy com T. C. & I. Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel * U. S. Steel pfd The situation In the Baltic provinces is now the gravest of the empire's conditions—in a word. It Is civil war. The government has appointed General Sollogub governor general, with sweeping administrative powers, to try to suppress the rebellion. Wabash District President Fahy made the response to Burgess Shuster's remarks, on behalf of the convention. He said It was Impossible for any person to look into the faces of a large body of workmen before him and not realize that they were entitled to recognition as a union by the operators, to an eight-hour day and a ten per cent, increase in wages. The government realizes that crushing the growing rebellion by force will not suffice and that some sort of local self government will alone quiet the population. Therefore it has ordered a conference with representatives of the various classes of the provinces, including tlie peasants, to work out a scheme for a aemstvo to control local affairs. Committee Reports on Canal. Mr. Allison, from the committee on impropriations, reported to tbe senate the bill making an appropriation for the Panama canal work. He said the committee was of the opinion that $11,000,- 000 would be sufficient for present purposes and that the amount had been left as fixed by the house. Though an air of reticence is manifested by the delegates and union officers, it is known that the ambition of President Mitchell and his lieutenants Is eventually to put the unions of the anthracite regions on the same footing us the miners' organizations In the bituminous fields of Indiana and West Virginia. There the union is recognized and the operators and employes confer at will. George Purcell, of Indianapolis, a member of the National Executive Committee of the United Mine Workers, is in Shamokin. "The Pennsylvania unions," said he, "are today stronger than ever with regard to their organization. They are determined too. It is difficult to te.'l what will be the outcome of the convention. That Mr. Purcell brings to the miners the ready support of their brother miners in the bituminous fields wus intimated, and the soft coal men will, it is said, back the hard coal miners In a fight for recognition at the hands of the opemtors. .Mitchell's Ambition, District President Thomas D. Nichols, of District No. 1. was then introduced, and spoke briefly, his remarks being of a most conservative nature. In closing Mr. Nichols nominated National President John Mitchell for chairman of the convention. Mr. Mitchell was given a magnificent ovation as he arose to speak. He thanked the delegates for their mark of confidence in him and then briefly reviewed the conditions in the anthracite region since the mine workers had become affiliated with the United Mine Workers of America. He declared that their condition financially and morally had improved as a result ol the work of the union. SPECIAL NOTICES. Rheumatism Cared in a nay. Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neural gla radically cures In 1 to 3 days. Us w tlnn anon tbe system Is remarkably and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease Immediately disappears The first dose ereatly benefits. T5 fen » and *1. Sold by Farrer. Peck ft Roberts, Pitts ton and West I'lttston. WE ARE SHOWING DESIGNS Workmen's Council Demands Leader. In European art that are exclusive, The workmen's council sent a demand to Count W'tte for the release of M. Krustaleff. the imprisoned head of the workmen's council. Later the Workmen's delegates called on the procurator, M. Kamlshansky, and demanded his release, but the procurator refused bluntly, saying that the case must Im» tried in colirt. To this the spokesman of the delegation replied: The senate received from Secretary the reply of the comptroller of the treasury to Senator Tillman's resolution calling for information as to the revelations of bank inspectors regarding contributions made by national banks for campaign purposes. The comptroller says that there are about 100,000 such reports on file and that, while he cannot, without Inspecting all of. them, state their character, he is cohfldent that except in one or two instance* they show no contributions for political purposes since 1301. The exeeptional reports showing contributions cover transactions of $200 or $300 in small banks and do not go Into detr.il. SPECIAL NOTICES. llDlw BERRY THE JSWELER ANOTHER MASSACRE OF JEWS REPORTED "A THOUSAND AND ONE THINGS" SKATES FOR XMAS GIFTS. just suited for Christmas glvables Finest makes for adults arid young people. See our big assortment of, Cable Message Says that Over Five Before the morning session closed, the committee on credentials presented its report and John Gallagher, of the Seventh district, was elected secretary of the convention. "Then we will declare a general strike." That's what our holiday stock con- mechanical toys. Skates sharpened Hundred Persons Have Been "I will not release him if the whole world strikes," answered the procurator. sists of. For the person who Is look- 15c. AT KRISE'S, 35 S. Main. Killed. ing for gifts that are very acceptable St. Petersburg, Dec. 13.—(Via Edyt- Members of Count Witte's cabinet distinctly ileny that the government has entered on the path of reaction, but they say that the present state of anarchy cannot go 011. yet not too expensive, or the one who MEAT SPECIALTIES. kuhnen, Dec. 14.)—The report of a The Conciliation Board, wants high priced diamonds, gold or fresh massacre of Jews, In which Home made pork sausage, bologna, over 500 persons lost their lives, was There is a general feeling amon§ the delegates that the convention is to be a success, but there is an ominous quiet among the leaders. The delegates believe that the prosperity ofD the operators during the past three years will be a strong argument in favor of the maintenance of the peaceful conditions now prevailing and that because of this prosperity the operators will be the more inclined to grant such increases In wages as may be asked for. All realize, however, that the question of the recognition of the union is a vital one. This will undoubtedly be one of the demands and upon the determination with , which this point is pressed, depends in a large measure the question of peace. The question of the continuation of the board of conciliation is also engaging their attention. Those who are not In favor of the continuation of I the board, are hard to find, but there | is some expression of a desire that its form be modified in such a manner that action on grievances may be quickened. This seems to be the only point in which the work of the board has not been satisfactory. It is realized that all of the members of the board are burdened with enormous duties aside from those arising from membership on the board and som« of the delegates favor the appointment of one man from each of the three districts to serve on the board in the place of the three district presidents. It will be the duty of these men as well as those appointed by the operators, to investigate ell grievances presented as soon as possible and to render an Immediate decision on grlevances. It is realized that this would mean considerable extra expense to the several districts, but the delegates who favor the plan believe that all dissatisfaction with the workings of the board Would thereby be removed and that this would be worth more to the mine workers of the three districts silver goods, our store 1b a regular The house committee on statehood devoted several hours to a bearing on the proposed prohibition amendment to any statehood bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory to the Union. Members of the statehood delegation from the two territories and reports of various religious and temperance organizations were present. ... _. . . 00 0 Mo,n received this morning from Turisk, pudding, etc. Hallocks, 28 S. Main Vo,hyn(a The ma8sacre waa lnclteC1 The more optimistic of the delegates are expressing the opinion that some sign of yielding on the part of the anthracite operators will be manifested to the convention, even if indirectly, that will enable It to decisively outline the position that the workers will take on April 1, 1906, .when the present contract made through the Roosevelt strike commission expires. Should these hopes not be realized it will be necessary to call another convention, toward the close of March to decide whether it is to be strike or no strike. But in the Interim, as In 1900 and 1902, efforts would be made to bring operators and miners together by a personal appeal from a committee named by the present convention or. as a last resort, the intervention of some outside influence, either individuals of high position before the country at or the Civic Federation. Views of Delegates. paradise. Don't put oft your buying until "the last minute," come in with — ——— by a local priest who called on the Cigars, pipes, cigar cases; Gillespie's. Christian population to rise and exterminate the Jews. A mob formed and attacked all the Jewish shops, killing and abusing all JeSvs who fell into its hands. The few Jews wha escaped from the mob are destitute. Following the massacre the priest who incited the outrage preached a sermon, in which he praised the awful deed. The local ecclesiastical authorities ordered that this sermon should be printed and distributed broadcast throughout the country. It la feared that the result of this action will be | to Incite fresh massacres of Jews. Jewish Massacre In Lodz. the early buyers who always get the I,ods, Deo. 14.—A massacre of Jews is In full cry here. A mob of Russians swept into the Hebrew quarter and broke into the shops. A desperate battle followed. The Jews hastily organized a defensive corps and turned on their attackers. Armed with crowbars, axea and firearms, they fought back. Gr,eat numbers on both sides were killed and wounded. The police remained passive. choice, of the holiday stock. Pay a Xmas gifts for men. Gillespie. small deposit and we will set the goods AT HARRY W. YASEEN'S aside. Jewelry Store you will find a big as- LEWIS, THE JEWELER. Now Battleship la Fast. sortment of gifts in the jewelry line. ANDREWS' HOLIDAY SPECIALS Rockland, Me., Dec. 14.—The new battleship Louisiana was sent twelve limes over a in lie course and easily exceeded the government requirement »f 18 knots an hour. The maximum speed developed was 18.984 knots, and the builders express confidence that the ship can attnln a speed of 19 knots. A large stock, and prices very moder- Copyright Gift Books. ate. 63 North Main St. Juvenile Books and Games. GOLD WATCHES Fifteen Thousand Jews Murdered, Gold Pins and Pencils. make splendid Xmas gifts. You can Boston, Dec. 14.—Leon Jacob Zlorotin, a Hebrew- of Odessa and the first refugee to arrive here from Russia, states that 13,000 Hebrews were killed In three days, with most terrible mutilation and torture. Cossacks and police aided the mobs In their deadly work, and men, women and children were among the victims. Fountain Pens. find a nice selection at reasonable Gold safety fobs. Armory Loan Office.Dressing Cases. prices at HARRY W. YASEEN'S Manicure Sets. Pritchett H«ad of Carnegie Fund. JEWELRY STORE, 63 Iff. Main Cathedral destroyed by Fire. Christmas Cards, Diaries, Etc. Boston, Dec. 14,—Dr. Henry S, Pritchett resigned as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and announced that he had accepted Ihe position of president and executive officer of the $10,000,000 Carnegie foundation to aid colleges and universities. Halifax, N. S., Dec. 14.—The Cathedral of St Luke's in the diocese of Bishop Worrell, was destroyed by fire today. 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Boston's Big Bonn Bill. | Bostou, Dec. 14—Boston spent $6,- I 600,000 for bmna during the year now ! ending. Most respectfully, J. W. KASPER Fruit cake for Xmas at Harter's.