Pittston Gazette

              1 ' ? • A r-.,;,.' . . . . A if- 'w* 16 PAGES. 16 PAGES. r •w I WWBKLY RSTABL181 1 DAILi EST. UY THKO. L905. TWO CENTS A COPY. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH. I 16 PAGE! 1X« Ho. thrice ho, for the fire's 7 7 \ 1 wrnxm (tow, jL } Si For the mirth end cheer Wi rfl And ho for the tender, thought- 1 \ I 7 ful hearts pL / ' And the children'* merry dm! Tf »/v*p) Aad ho for the itno| end lov- j S l\ S ing girls, 4 D SV 'or the mtnljr, tender b«y»t (EXl T\J|1 And ho, thrice ho, for their  \ \2 coming home i ( O To »Kwe in the Christiana flj Ho, thrice ho. for Ike wiilktoe! : ( Ho for the Christmas holly! And Ko for tKe merry boys | and Cirls Who make the day so jolly! And ho for the deep, new £ fallen snow. For the lace work on each j V r tree! And ho for the joyous Christmas hells That t'mf ovt so merrily! r w i .a I He Gazette WIsles All Its Re crs A Tory Icrry Christmas,, AN ATROCIOUS CRIME VI™ °L™» JURY IMPLICATES BLESSED ARE PEACEMAKERS Rendham Young Woman Two Killed and Three Injured on Lehigh Valley. THREE IN MURDER Almost Murdered. Maml \V.vim. Aged Klghtecn Years, Tlie Boiler of a l.womotive Kunnhig Was FohihI t'ncoiwclous Jilcar Lehigh Valley Freight Piled Up. OCCURRED AT CATASATJQUA Between Vnn Ktteu and Sayre Coroner's Inquest Into the Death of John Schlaikus Was Completed Last E vening With Startling Result—Two More Foreigners President Baer, of the Reading, Offers a Significant Toast at a Luncheon Which He Tendered the Members of the Anthracite Concilia- ller Home Lust Night, Her Exploded Willi (irrat Forco Head Having Been Beat- Lust Kvenillg. Miiiik'Hiik en—Her Condition Members of Crew Very Serious. The boiler of a locomotive drawing a south bound Lehigh Valley freight train, running between Van Etten and Sayre, exploded last evening at Swamp .Siding;, half a mile east of the village of Van Ktteii. Fireman Frank Morse and freight handler Leon Dennison were Instantly killed, while Engineer Fred. Swartout. Brake man Henry Mc- Mann and Conductor Martin Galla- Eher were all so badly injured that It is feared they cannot recover. All of the victims of the accident resided in Sfeyre. Are Maud Wynn. an 18-yepr-old girl, was brutally assaulted and almost murdered a short distance from her home on Main street, Hendham shortly before 8 o'clock last night, says the Scranton Tribune. At present she is In an unconscious condition and it cannot be said whether or not she will recover. Wanted For the Crime. tion Board Yesterday. GEORGE ZUIUS AND AN THONY URBANAVAGE ACCUSED OF COMPLI CITY IN BRUTAL CRIME THE INCIDENT REGARDED AS SHOWING GOOD FEELING TO EXIST Station Wrecked and Night No trace of the person or persons who committed the deed has been found, though the police of Old Forge have been working on the case ever since. Operator Killed. The Details of Scenes Prece ding the Murder Were Repeated by Murdered Ma n's Widow and One of Umpire Charles P. Neill, of Washington, Attended Yesterday's Meeting of the Conciliation Board and Expressed the Belief that Anthracite Troubles Will be Amicably Adjusted. The explosion was witnessed by a large number of people and the deafening roar was heard three miles away. The boiler was blown from the carriage of the engine and hurled over a hundred feet down the track, where it continued to roll, end over end, tearing a deep hole on the Lehigh Valley tracks, crossing over to the Elmlra, Cortland & Northern tracks and then coming to rest across the Lehigh Valley tracks. Special to the Gazette. Allentown, Pa., Dec. 23.—The third section of a west bound freight train on the Lehigh Valley railroad, running at a high rate of speed at 12:30 o'clock this morning, met with a disastrous accident while passing the Catasaqua station. The results were the demolition of the brick passenger station, the wrecking of six cars loaded with merchandise and the instant killing of Alfred Tiley, the night telegraph operator. A brake beam of a car in the middle of a. freight train broke while the car was at a point 200 yards below the station. This derailed the car, which Just skipped the crossing tower. Whfn the derailed car struck the station. It side-swiped the front of the tor threequarters of Its length and mowed away the bay projection of the telegraph office. The wreckage of six freight cars was piled up to a height of 35 feet. The wreckage crushed In the men's waiting room and the contents of the cars were scattered around. Operator Tliey, who was doing substitute work for a sick operator, was cut in two. The wrecking crew found the upper part of his body at 2 a. m. and the lower part three hours later. They were compelled to jack up portions of the wrecked cars in order to release the parts of the body. The wreckage blocked both traews. The heaters in the station were broken, but the Are was quicklydrowned with steam, thus saving the station from being burned. Section Foreman Nelson Brown and family occupy the second floor of the station. They were asleep when the accident occurred, but escaped unharmed. Tiley, the dead operator, was 33 years old. He was married but had no children. He had been in the company's service for 15 years. Miss Wynn lives with her aunt. Mrs. Corcoran, on Main street, Kendham. Shortly before 8 o'clock last night she left the house for the purpose of calling on a friend. She expected to return about 10 o'clock. the Boarders—Wo man Denied Having Been Intimate W ith Kernozcky. This partfcular part of the town Is a rather lonely one, few persons traveling It. It was not until almost an hour later that some persons, passing, saw the body lying In the road. They looked closer and discovered that It was Miss Wynn. "We do find that John Kchlalkus was murdered on either the night of December 16 or the morning of December 17 near the culm bank about 200 yards distance from the Laurel L/inc station, Inkerman, with 25 stab wounds and bruises on his body. The jury Is of the opinion that John Schtaikus came to his death at. the hands of Anthony Kernozcky, George Zulus and Simon Urbunavage." gave her presents, but other boarders did likewise. Prom new evidence a clearer idei of what took place In the Schluikus house preceding the murder was learned. Philadelphia, Pa.. Dec. 23.—The Anthracite Board of Conciliation met In the offices of the Philadelphia & Reading railway, in this city, yesterday. Considerable business was transacted. but no decisions were reachcd on any of the questions taken up. was gratefully received Despite Mr. Baer's refusal to admit the receiving of the Shamokin convention's request for a conference with the operators, it can be stated that It is in the hands of the presidents of the several coal comp«*D4(Ds. According to a semT-6fllcial report from New York, the operators have decided to receive John Mitchell and his It will be understood " thai" the action will not pledge the operators to a recognition of the union. Prompt assistance was given to the men who were thrown In the swamp, where they were found In 15 inches of water. They were taken to a caboose, which was run to Sayre. The men were horribly burned and mangled, and the clothing was torn almost completely from their bodies. She lay with her head in a pool of blood. Her skull had been fractured by repeated blows on the head. A bloodstained club, which was picked UP near by, was evidently the weapon used. The session of the coroner's Jury, which was a continued one from last Wednesday, was presided over by Coroner Dodson. It was held in Mr. Casterlin's office, Wilkesbarre. The district attorney's office was. represented by Attorney Evan C. Jones, who dfd most of the questfonltig of witnesses. The Jury consisted of W. S. Casterlln, Frank Casterlin, Frank Casterlin, Flunk Savage, E. S. Sheppard, George Anderson and Robert Blain. An incident of the session was a visit paid to thfc board by President George F. Baer, of the Reading railway, who remained a few minutes and Invited the members of the board to join him at lunch In the room- of the board of directors at his offices. She was carried Into the home of Mrs. Corcoran and Dr. Htegner was summoned. He worked over her for hours, but when he left he refused to say whether or not the young woman would recover. The train was not wrecked and it was proceeding very slowly In order to run Into the siding. The cause of the accident could not be ascertained. Thq train crew were ail on the engine, preparatory to doing some shifting of freight cars. The above verdict found last even-# ing by the coroner's Jury empaneled to inquire into the death of Jno. Schlaikus, who was murdered in Inkcrman last Saturday nig lit, added vastly to the case that is being worded up in connection with the murder. The belief of the jury after the presentment of evidence and mature deliberation that three men were connected with the killing of Schlaikus coincides with the view held by the authorities working on the case and goes far to connect two men, besides Kernozcky, who is locked up, with the commission of the crime. During the luncheon Mr. Baer proposed the following toast: "To the Anthracite Board of Conciliation, I propose the toast: 'Blessed are the peacemakers'." The first grievance taken up by the board at its business session was that of the Panther Creek miners against the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. The contract miners claim that the 10 per cent, increase in wages awarded by the Strike Commission is not being paid to them. The question was referred to Charles P. Neill, the umpire. (irlevnnees Considered. GIFTS TO MINE WORKERS It was expected that the prisoner. Kernozcky, would be permitted to testify, that having been the Intention as late as yesterday afternoon, but it was Anally decided not to send for him. George Zulus, whom the Jury In its verdict connected with the crime, did not appear at the hearing. To the three representatives of the miners, who make up half of the board, the words of Mr. Baer augured well for the future relations between the mine workers and the operators. The representatives of the operators placed no significance in the toast, saying that Mr. Baer desired only to make an appropriate Christmas toast. So far as can be learned the recent convention of the miners was not touched upon by any of those present and neither Mr. Baer nor the members of the board would discuss the situation. It Is rumored that the miners' special committee has sent a communication to the operators. LARGE PROPERTY SALE People's Coal Co., of Scranton, to Distribute $20,000. Rhoades Property on Main Street, Near William, Passed Into the Hands of T. J. Yates. Another grievance was that of the patchers or helpers to mule drivers employed by the G. B. Markle Co., In the Hazleton region. The helpers receive $1.08 a day and claim they are sometimes compelled to do the work of the drivers in some of the company's planes and are therefore entitled to the pay of a driver. A driver of one mule receives $1.30 a day, two mules $1.57 and four mules $1.84. The helpers say they are sometimes compelled to drive a four mule team and ask that they receive the minimum driver's wages. This dispute was also referred to the umpire. Justice Wynne, of Inkerman. was the first witness called. He testified that he had seen the body three hours after the crime wis discovered and described Its condition. He had no knowledge of there having been a $2 bill clutched In the dead man's hand. It was about 4 o'clock that he reached the spot where the body was found and he notified the coroner's office. It itf the firm belief of the police that Kernozcy committed the crime, but they also believed that he had assistance, since the body appeared to have been drugged a considerable distance and Kernozcky is of very slight build. The jury could not prove by the witnesses they had yesterday that Kernozcky was very intimate with the wife of Schlaikus. They did find that he took her to dances, but, according to the testimony, It was at her husband's wish. Kernozcky also Kach Man uitd Boy Will Receive an Amount Kqulvalent to About Two An Exchange of valuable real estate has been effected through the agency of A. J. Barber & Co. The Rhoades building, on North Main street, the second below William street, has been purchased from S. H. Rhoade3 by Thomas J. Yates, the well known druggist. The papers have not been exchanged as yet but the deal has gone far enough to warrant its publication. The consideration Is not made public. Weeks' Wages as a Reward For Faithful Service l)ur- Mr. Baor's Visit Iiir Past Year. Dr. Brooks, of Wilkesbarre, testified that he had viewed the remains Monday afternoon at the Schlaikus home. He found nine cuts on the head, only one of which would have caused death. All were from three inches to an inch and a half lri depth and extended down to ihe skull. One pierced the skull and penetrated the brain. They might have been lnfllctt ed by a hatchet or a large knife. The back was badly bruised, apparently with a club or other blunt instrument. The dead man must have been struck at least 20 times and nearly every wound pointed to the attack having been made from the roar. The eyes were swollen, the nose broken, the lip cut, two teeth knocked out and two marks, probably made by twine, or a handkerchief, across the throat, Schliiikus was a man of apparently 4B years. There was no sign of alcohol in Ihe stomach. The session of the board began at 11 o'clock, and shortly after the members had been called to order for the transaction of business President Baer made his call. He remained only about five minutes, and upon leaving declined to talk. A most agreeable surprise was sprung at the Oxford colliery of the People's CoalvCo., Scranton, yesterday afternoon, when the following notice was posted at the office: W. L. Hartman. Umpire Neill, who was present, wanted additional testimony in the controversy of the Centralia miners against the Lehigh Valley Coal Co. The men say they are entitled to $4.80 a yard for cutting coal under the award of the commission but last August the rate was reduced to $3.60. This reduction was made through an agreement whereby the men Were to receive the reduced amount when the veins were running thin and the higher rate when the veins were -of a certain thickness. The miners claim that they have worked big veins and received only the minimum rate. Umpire Nelll will visit the Centratla colliery on Jan. 2, for a personal inspection. He will be accompanied by S. D. Warrlner, of the Lehigh Valley Co., who is a member of the board; another representative of the Company, and two men to be named by John Fahy, president of District No. 9, United Mine Workers of America. Fruit cake for Xmas at Harter's. SPECIAL NOTICES. "All employes who are now in our employ and who have been on the pay roll for 90 days or longer will receive a share of the distribution of profits by calling at the office any time on Saturday." Gold crosses at Lelbson's. On coming out of the board room President Batr had a talk with Charles Neill, United States Commissioner of Labor, in the corridor leading to his office. The building occupies one of the best locations in the city, being in the heart of the business district In the block between William and Broad. It contains two store rooms, occupied by Mr. Yates' pharmacy and Davenport's shoe store. The property has a frontage of 25 feet and is 144 feet deep, extending to an alley. The building la three stories high, the upper lloors being used for offices and residence purposes. . . ;  5,000 POUNDS OF POULTRY AT H*RRY W. YASEEN'S All native stock, the best to be had Jewelry Store you will find a big as- In the farming section of northeast- The Scranton Tribune says the amount to be divided among the employes Is between $15,000 and $20,000, and will be equivalent to about two weeks' wages for each miner, laborer and boy in the employ of the company.sortment of gifts in the Jewelry line. ern Pennsylvania. Well fed, care- Commissioner Neill, when asked whether the miners and operators would harmoniously discuss their affairs, said: "I cannot help but believe that the operators and the miners will get together and that they will discuss their affairs. . Certainly neither side can desire anything but peace. I cannot believe that they will draw apart after the experience they have had as regards the adjustment of grievances through the Board of Conciliation. That is merely— my personal view, however. 1 know nothing officially of the intentions of either party. They are keeping their counsel." A large stock, and pricep very moder- fully dressed stock. Dirge or umall ate. 63 North Main St. birds just as you desire. On sale Friday and Saturday, A similar amount was distributed In the same manner last Christmas, but it was thought that it was a special distribution for that year alone, so that the surprise expressed last night was thorough and genuine. Lowest prices. Call earfy and pick SPECIAL NOTICES. out your turkey LAST CHAPTER OF HOLIDAY CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET, SHOPPING DAYS. YOUNG MAN. N. Main, Opp. William St. Mrs. Schliikus was called and spoke through an Interpreter. She was accompanied by her daughter, six years old, and wore a mourning dress. She testified that she was 21 years old, and hud been married five years. She and her husband lived in Frogtown, Se- While the officials of the company do not discuss the matter, It let understood that the gifts are made to the employes as a reward for their faithful service during the year. Have you forgotten anything? If you want a choice gift for your CATHOLIC CHURCH GOODS. It isn't too late yet, best girl, call and see my assortment. Our store will be open late tonight A flne line here, and at money-saving The finest and most complete line The next meeting of the board will be held at Hazleton. Jan." 3. LEWIS, THE JEWELER. prices. of gold and silver rosaries in the city, When asked if it was not possible to make changes In the methods of the Conciliation Board which would result in a more expeditious settlement of matters in dispute. Commissioner Nelll said: "Yes, I think that could be (lone, and I have no doubt it will be done If the principle of conciliation is kent In force, as I think it should be." The colliery is operated upon a unique plan, there being no other coal property in the anthracite region where the same methods prevail. The opportunity Is given to each contract miner to earn as much as he can. ,.If a miner demonstrates that he can work more than one chamber and Is anxious to take charge of two or more, he will bo granted his desires without delay, and can hold the additional chambers so long as he maintains his competency. The cry of shortage of cars is never heard in the mine. Every miner Is furnished with as many cars as can be loaded, and not one minute need be lost any day owing to there being no cars ready for the coal. N. Main, Opp. William street HARRY W. YASEEN, 68 N. Main. Pull line of Prayer Books, Statues, Christmas Cribs, and everything else (Continued on Page Five.) DEATH OF F. T. OKELL. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR WOMEN, in Catholic church goods. Fine sta- Former Lackawanna County Repre- Misses and Children. A large variety tionery sentative Died After an Kx- BUY YOUR WIFE of useful and approrlate articles, mod- WALSH'S, 3 William St, For the or men tlian the A BISSELL'S erately priced. 16d7t iday sea; all of Umplre Nelll attended the session for the purpose of obtaining information that will enable him to reach early decisions. tended Illness. GOLD MEDAL CARPET SWEEPER CLARA WAGNER'S, 18 S. Main St.. Hon. Frank T. Okell, of Scranton, died on Thursday, after a long Illness, aged 39 years. Some years ago, he was prominent in politics and served one term in the state legislature from the Second Lackawanna district, when he defeated Attorney John P. Quinnan, the Democratic candidate, after a rrtost determined light. On the face of the returns Mr. Quinnan was elected, but Mr. Okell carried the matter to the house of representatives and was seated. He also served as secretary of the Scranton board of control. He was educated In the Annapolis Naval academy and at the Bdrdentown, N. J., Military school, and was admitted to the Lackawanna bar. He is survived by his wife and one son. $3.00. OOLD WATCHES and The best carpet sweeper on the CHRISTMAS BUYERS' SPECIALS Pocket Books, Hlind Bags, Music Rolls, Manicure Sets, Copyright Gift mako splendid Xmaa gifts. Tou can rest Commissioner Neill declined to express an opinion as to the miners' demands for what has been denominated n "business recognition." "I don't think on that matter at all," was his jocular answer. He did say that his decisions had been retroactive, and the miners, under his decisions, have recejvcd, where his award was against the operators, the pecuniary advantages to which they were entitled. market; take it home and try it; if And a nice selection at reasonable prices at HARRY W. YASEEN'S JEWELRY STORE. 63 N. Main. year ther no be shoe made f It doesn't work/ satisfactory, bring It Books, Juvenile Books and Games, Fountain Pens, Gold Pens, Dressing back and get your money. For eile An Idle day is never known in the Oxford mine. The company guarantees to sell the coal as fast as the men can mine It, bo that there is every inducement on every working day for each miner to earn as much money as possible. D only at Cases, Albums, Catholic Prayer Books Skates sharpened by electricity- at WILLIAMS & CO. and Rosaries, Christmas Cards, Diaries, etc. Garrison's. famous BRADFOHD COUNTY PpULTIlY (W. L Douglass Patent Latter, Velmir or Box Calf Shoes. $3, $3.50, $4 An abundance of fine ANDREWS' BOOK STORK. Skates hollow ground by electrical While President Baer's call at the meeting was of a social nature, it was significant as showing the better feeling which has been brought about between the operators and their employes by the excellent and Impartial work of the Conciliation Board. The good will which he manifested by calling upon the members and wishing the miners' representatives, Dlsvr'ce Presidents Nichols. Fany and' Dettrey. as well as the operators* representatives, Messrs. Connell. Richards and Warrlner, the compliments of the season, m&chino at Garrison's. The plan is also advantageous to the company, as its output is increased accordingly. This year It will reach about 350,000 tons. Turkeys Ducks Geese and Chickens Lowest Market Prices. SKATES FOR SCMAS GIFTS. WE HAVE NOW IN STOCK Finest makes for adults and young people. See our big assortment of a fine line of solid gold and filled PfPSAIDS Ct4re L&UUtUUfc Dr. Oidman's Prescription is a guaranteed onre for Dyspepsia, Indigestion uDd all Stomach trouble. Price SO Cents. Sold and recommended by Evans' pharmacy 623 Luaerne avenue, West PUtston; Mayo's pharmacy, 87 Armory block, Plttston, \. . ." u y * mechanical toys. Skates sharpened 15c. AT KRISE'S, 35 S. Main. watches for our customers' inspec- The most pleasant, safest and best remedy to use for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, etc., is Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy expels all cold from the system by acting ns ft cathartic on the lDo\vel«. Sold by T. J. Yates. tion. Every one guaranteed. Call early and make your selection, giving Boston Shoe Store, If you want extra fine poultry for the Xmas dinner, get It at this mar- Cigars, pipes, cigar cases; Gillespie's. us time to engrave the goods as you want them. Signet and diamond rings. FtTZSIMMONS, Jeweler. ket. T'9 N. Main St, Httston. HALLOOICS MEAT MARKET. Xmas gifts for men. Gillespie.