Pittston Gazette

              THE HOME PAPER . the People of Pltuton tud Vldnltr 1 R2ate£3?-*j ▲ r. EB HOME NEWS. Fair and a fair and coldei ■Q0 tonight; Sunday. -1* { DJ 6. TEN PAC EK IN PENNSYLVANIA STANDARD FIGHT t JILKiJSix. o be Held at ■J SCHOOL CLOSED. Result of a Disagreement Between Directors and Teacber In Columbia Brown to Important Cc Pittsburg, t)Mcc|lvo Wlio Pratli at Tobylianna Have Given Excursion Rates _3 Offered. Every dairyman and live stock breeder In Pennsylvania should arrange to attend tlfe great meetings which will be held at the Monongahela House. Pittsburg, January 17 and 18, when the Pennsylvania Dairy Union and the Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders' Association hold a union meeting, the dairymen occupying the first day, ttfe breeders the second, with a Joint session evening of 17th. Ex- Governor Hoard, of Wisconsin, will speak at both meetings, and so will Director Hills, of the Vermont Station. The Dairy Union also presents as speakers C. B. Lane, Assistant Chief Dairy Division United States Department of Agriculture; Prof. H. Van Norman, Prof, of Daltying at Pennsylvania State College, and E. M. Bailey, At the McJunkln-Straight Dairy Co., of Pittsburg. Excursion rates may be had M below: One and one-third fore from Trunk-Line points in Pennsylvania east of and including Erie, Oil City, and east of Pittsburg, good going January 16-18 and returning to January 20, inclusive. These rates can be secured only on card orders which can be had of the Secretary. E, 8. Bayard, 201 Shady Avenue. East End. Pittsburg. Pa. Themselves Cp, County. Combatting Inquiry of Missouri's Officer. Detectives C. L. Whipple, Charles Beggs and Mason Glllen, of Soranton, who are responsible for the death of J. A. Brown, the burglar, of Tobyhanna, who was so seriously wounded while resisting arrest that he died later in the Scranton State hospital, have surrendered themselves to the authorities of Monroe county. They did so yesterday on the advice of District Attorney C. O. Hill, of that county.Weapon With Which Ed- In Conference i. on Moroccan The opposition to the vaeclnatlon law has taken on Its most tangible form in the county at the Clossen school, In Orange township, where the school was closed Thursday. The teacher, Samuel Seesholtz, demanded that only the vaccinated pupils attend school In conformity with the law, while the directors are not In sympatht with vaccination. Not a one of the'18 pupils has been vaccinated.— Bloomsburg Press. Governor Will Not Urge wards Was Shot. * Affairs. Ballot Raform. SQUADRON TO SPAIN. DILATORY TACTICS. HILLER STILL HELD. NO CHANGE IN CALL. r. / ™ - t Vessels to be Naar Scene of Compels Taking of Testi- Minor News Dispatches Brother is Silent—Wife mony in Longhand. District Attorney Hill also states 'that as the death occurred in Lackawanna county the cgroner of Monroe county has no jurisdiction in the matter and that Coroner Stein should hold the inquest. Swears to Alibi. Diplomats' Meeting. A Grim Tragedy From Various Cities. Is dally being enacted. In thousands of homes, as Death claims, in each one, another victim of Consumption or Pneumonia. But i Coughs and Colds are properly treated, the tragedy Is averted. F. O. Hunltey, of Oaklandoh, Ind., writes: "My wife had the consumption, and three doctors gave her up. Finally she took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which cured her, and today she is well and strong." It kills the germs of all diseases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 60c and tl.00 by Mayo's pharmacy and Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston. Trial bottle free. New York, Jan. 6.—Defying the representative of Governor Folk of Missouri, seeking to impeach the Integrity of an Important but antagonistic witness by the circulation of a defamatory circular in open* court. Insisting on the enforcement of a moss covered statute requiring the taking of all testimony in longhand and showing In every other way that it was determined by dilatory tactics to prevent the trial of the case on its merits, the Standnrd Oil c«papany fought the Inquiry which the state of Missouri is attempting to make here Into the affairs of the big combine. Sew Haven, Conn., Jan. 6.—What is regarded as the most important dlscov- Washington, Jan. 0.—The announcement that an American squadron is ft. go to Spanish waters pending the international Moroccan conference at Algeclras excites surprise and much talk among diplomats at Paris. Harrisburg, Pa.. Jan. 6.—Governor Pennypacker will not amend his original proclamation for the coming extra session of the Pennsylvania Legislature so as to Include suggestions for the passage of ballot reform and uniform primary election bills. Dlstrlct Attorney Hill's letter was sent to Detective Whipple in response to a telegram notifying the authorities of the death of Brown at.the hospntal.ery In the case of the shooting of Charles A. Edwards, found dead in the home of Judge Chnrles A. Hlller, I All three detectives will be held on a charge of murder. With the facts in the case as they are. however, the probability is that they will be discharged.his brother-in-law, was made on the The visit of the squadron will please France, as it will put into the shade the German emperor's celebrated trip to Tangier. The other powers probably will Bend a single warship each. second floor of the Hlller homestead. The report that George W. Guthrie and David T. Watson, Pittsburg lawyers, have notified the Chamber of Commerce of that city that it Is virtually Impossible to flraw a constitutional Greater Pittsburg bill that could be passed at the extra session apparently is givlnf the governor no concern. Locked In a cabinet, a small pistol was Judge Hlller, is said to hove had the found. A. Maicy Hlller, brother of key to the cabinet. This pistol was not The agitation in Eilrope over the coming Moroccan conference and the result It may bring has spread Itself to this country, and American officials are now deeply Interested lb the matter, whereas heretofore their Interest has been but little more than casual. The reason for this Increased Importance of the conference In the'minds of government officers here is due to the recently developed view that the American delegation to the conference is almost potent factor at the'gathering, beltig in a prospective position to control the situation. GRAND JURY RETURNS. the'one found previously by the coro- ner, which had been examined by a gunsmith on his order, but another pis- UNKNOWN MAN KILLED. Acting on the advice of counsel for the Standard OU, witnesses through whom the attorney general of Missouri expected to show the practices of the company refused positively to answer questions propounded to them or to make any explanation of the reason for such refusal. H. H. Rogers made the request that his testimony be takeu in private, but Attorney General Hadley of Missouri refused point blank to consider such a proposition. Action Taken in Regard to Architect Osterling. There w«re many developments, all seemingly pointing to a speedy solu-, tlon of the case, but as fast as the MILL BOILER EXPLODED, He is convinced that the extra session, under his original proclamation, can pass a Greater Pittsburg bill that will be sustained by the courts, and that there is no necessity for changing his call. His friends are convinced, however, that if he had It to do over again he would add ballot reform and uniform primary elation bills to the schedule of reforms proposed for the extra session. newly discovered facts were investi- gated the results tended to becloud Three Men Were Seriously Struck by Jersey Central IMscltargc Recommended In Case In- rather thau clarify the atmosphere. vmtlgatkm Shows Hint to be at There was ti sensation when It became known that a pistol had been dls- Hurt at* Taylor. Train at Moosic. Fault—New Prison Wing Rec- overed In the house In which Edwards was killed. The weapon was of an Our Votes May Decid*. Was a Miner and Was Returning from ommendedr—Anti-Saloon Of- old make, with two barrels, in one of Taylor Worsted Silk Co.'s Plant Was Badly Wrecked at 1 O'clock This Afternoon—Mill Had Just It has been thoroughly believed here that the various European governments who are so deeply interested in tbe conference, notably France and Germany, have agreed on a programme which would be adhered to rigidly. Tbe possibility of a split between these two governments on some of the questions Involved may throw the itnited States Into a position where its delegates with their votes will have the power to settle tbe Issue one way or another. Work—He Died on Way to Scran- Dlvoree Law Commission Meet. The hearing was conducted by Frank K. Sanborn, special commissioner appointed by Governor Folk, in tfte offices of Henry Wollmnn at 74 Broadway. Mr. Wollman is the New York counselor for Attorney General Hadley of Missouri. The opening was delayed by the late arrival of the attorney general from the west. Arers Exonerated — Han- which was an empty cartridge. Coro- ton—Letter I n His Pocket Williamsport. Pa., Jan. 6.—The commission appointed by Governor Pennypacker to codify the divorce laws of Pennsylvania and to attend a conference of delegates from various 'states to be held at Washington on Peb. 19, held a meeting here. It was announced that 30 states had named delegates to attend the conference. South Carolina is the only state that has refused to have delegates present. over School Directors ner Mix after examining the weapon Was Marked William L. Indicted. fait confident the mystery would be solved within a few hours, and he has- Closed Down For Day 'After being in session a week, the grand Jury made its return to court this morning. Several Important recommendations were made. One of these was to the ettect that Architect Osterling. of the new court house, should be discharged by the county commissioners, should the Investigation which they are conducting at present reveal that he has been responsible for the delays and  troubles that have been experienced in the building of the court house. tened to the gun store of John E. Bus- \\lien Kxpkwtion Occurred.Rowe But Identifica- sett, where he had the pistol examined. tion Not Made. With the discovery of the weapon it . , . - became known that about a year «K'DlnJ 0T"the'Taylo/Wtorated A. Maxey Hiiler had applied to the Taylor, was badly damchief of. police for permission to carry aged afternoon at 1 o'clock by a pistol, and the permit had been the expiosion of a boiler In the firegranted. room. The mill had closed Sown for Not th« Right Pistol. the day Just a few minutes before But a superficial examination of the the accident or many operatives cartridge found in the old pistol showed . wo"'d h.a*e it had been fired long before Edwards | Llncoln Heights, died, and the coroner immediately or- bad,y 8cal(jed about the body. Condldered the police to continue their search Uon very serious. v* for the weapon with which the killing John Andrews, A miner returning from his work In Spring Brook colliery, of the D. & H. • Co., at 11:30 this morning was struck by a Jersey Central passenger train a half mile below Moosic station and fatally injured. He was placed on the train, which was north bound, but died- before Spranton was reached. The body was taken to thfe morgue of D. D. Jones on Washington street. It was not Identified. First Witness a Company Director. New Building for State Hospital 'Hie hearing opened with E. T. Bedford. a director, In the witness chair. In thiB event it Is considered that the position of the United States may become embarrusslng. It is feared here that a crisis such as existed between Germany and France last June, when tbe Moroccan situation was moat acute, may again be precipitated by the conference which is to be held within a fortnight at Algeciras. Norristown, Pa., Jan. 6.—At a meeting of the trustees of the State Hospital for the Insane here, It was decided to erect a new building to relieve the present overcrowded condition of some of the wards: The building will cost $60,000, that amount having been appropriated by the last Legislature. The structure will be two stories high, 50x230 feet. Mr. Bedford flntl.v refused to answer the question put to him by Attorney tieneral Hadley. It was: It was also recommended that provisions should be made by the prison | commissioners for the building of an additional wing at the county prison, in order to accommodate the increasing number of prisoners taken to the jail. "Wero you absorbed by the Standard Oil company V" The man had on mining clothes and his face and hands were black, showing he had been to work. He was tall and thin. Apparently for no other purpose than to discredit a witness, A. V. Jokcl, Howard Page, an official of the Standard Oil company, while the witness was on the stand, passed around the room to witnesses and reporters a circular stating that Jokel had been arrested for misappropriating funds while In the employ of the National Conduit and Cable company. had been done. scalded. Condition serious. Lincoln Heights, A search of the man's clothes wai made at Scranton and an opened letter was found, addressed to William L. Rowe. That mey have been the man's name. Coroner 8teln, of Lackawanna county, has been notified o' the accident Coroner Mix announced that A. Max-1 Gallagher, boarder at cy Hiller would be detained for an In- Youngblood's hotel. Taylor. definite period under close guard of from "hock of explosion. Con o ♦ho ™n,.„ I quite serious. tne ponce The exploslon occurred just after lo say this city was excited when it mill had oeen dismissed, heard Hiller had been detained by the Thft piant, which is operated only a coroner is to put It mildly. All day jay on Saturdays, was shut down crowds gathered about the home of the at 1 o'clock and the workers had prominent lawyer and former city of- scarcely started on their way home tidal, and another mob equally big when the ground was shaken by the crowded the sidewalk In front of the explosion. The building rocked from coroner's office the concussion and nearly every win. dow in it wag broken. Had the em"Unless you can get me some more be€n tn the ml„ many of them definite evidence I must decline to pro- wou,d have been hurt by the flymg ceed against Maxcy Hiller. I would ad- KlaSrt vise you that if you fall to convict Hll- The three men were standing near ler of this murder or show his alibi to the fire room when the boiler explodbe faulty and unconvincing you might ed and that they escaped with theli do well to try some other Hue of In- lives is remarkable. Two of them qulry." may die from the scalds they receiv- State Attorney William H. Williams, cd- ..... , , - public prosecutor of New Haven cour, ty, delivered the foregoing Judgment t« , were ,n danger for a Ume xhe Coroner Rll Mlx after he had been clos- ,Taylor flre company responded and eted in two hours' conference with the extinguished the flames before much The main contention of France is that she should be allowed to police Morocco. Germany desires International policing, and on this point there Is likely to be a decided difference. I The grand Jury reported that in 'compliance with the order of court, it had made a thorough examination of the methods followed by the Anti- Saloon League in its prosecution of liquor dealers charged with selling {liquor illegally. Rev. Dr. Reilly, superintendent of the league, was examined by the Jury, as also were other officers of the league, and the jury reports that it could discover nothing illegal in the methods followed by the league. It will be recalled that the court requested the jury to make an investigation of the Anti-saloon League's work because some saloon keepers had testified that they had paid fines on prosecution by the league, rather than suffer the annoyance of appearing in court, notwithstanding they claimed not to be guilty of the charges preferred against them. Large Conscience Contribution. Philadelphia, Jan. 6.—The largest contribution to the city consclencc fund ever made was handed to City Treasurer Schoch yesterday by a messenger boy. The package contained cash amounting to $1,295.50 and the unknown sender stated, in a note, that the money was in payment of an overcharge for city work. MEAT BUREAU REPORTS. RESID1BWC3 SOLD. Mr. Jokel had just testified that the Waters - Tierce company was a dependent or subsidiary company of the Standard aud that the offices of both were In the Standard Oil building, at 26 Broadway. Agricultural Department Offioial Says We Are Assured of Wholesoms Flash. Property of Edore W. Brown, on Lin- Washington, Jan. 6.—The annual report of th» chief of the bureau of animal Industry of the department of agriculture shows substantial progress In the treatment of the various aulmal diseases.den Street. Sold to Mr. and Mrs. State "Cops'" Officers to Wear Gray. F. A. Ellithorp Harrlsburg, Pa., Jan. 6.—Captain fohn C. Groome, superintendent of the new State police, and the members of his headquarters staff will wear the miform of the State police when on duty. Their uniforms will consist of i single-breasted blouse and long trousers (without puttees) of dark jray cloth, and overcoat of the same material, and regular army fatigue caps. Nickel buttons will adorn these uniforms. An Important transfer of West Pittston real estate took place today through the real estate agency of CI. B. Thompson. The fine residence property of Edore W. Brown am* wife, on Linden street, between Exetei street and York avenue, was sold tr Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Elilthorp, who will occupy the same after March 1st The purchase price was not made public.After Mr. Jokel left the stand he said that the bare statement of his having lDeen arrested was true and that he did pass two nights In the Tombs, but that the charge against him was withdrawn and the record was not such as to reflect on his character. The incident happened a couple of years ago, !Defore he went with the Standard Oil company. Much Increased work has been done daring the past year In Inspecting and dipping animals for scab. Over 53,000,- 000'sheep were inspected and nearly 17,000,000 dipped. The inspections of cattle were 14,085,267 and the dippings 563,384. In regard to the charges preferred against the members of the Hanover I township school board, who are ac'cused of illegalities in connection with the school district finances, the Jury decides that the evidence against the directors Is strong enough to warrant holding them for court. Accordingly true bills were reported against the directors. Spoiled Her Beauty. Run Down by Eleotnlc Cab, Restraint of Trade Charged. The bureau's inspectors at the different abattoirs and other places throughout the country, it is stated, inspect practically all the meat that enters Into the Interstate and foreign commerce of the country, as the result of which, the report states, the people are assured wholesome meat products In our mar» kets. Harriet Howard, of W. 34th stree* New York, at one time had her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes"I had Salt Rheum or Ecxema fomany years, but nothing would cure It, until I used Bucklen's Arnlcr Salve." A quick and sure healer to' cuts, burns and sores. 50c at Mayo'r pharmacy and Geo. D. 8troh's, Wes* Plttston, drug store. Philadelphia, Jan. 6.—While alightng from a trolley car at Twenty-flrst ind Spring Garden streets last night Mrs. R. M. Perry, a member of a well to do Philadelphia family, was un down by an electric cab and so badly crushed that she died In a few \ours. Mrs. Perry was leaving the car to go to her home whloh was within a few doors of where the accident occurred. After taking the inconscious woman to a hospital the chauffeur gave his name and address o the police. This fight against the Standard Oil company is Ix-lng waged by Governor Folk under the antitrust laws of Missouri. Nominally the bearing is the result of a suit brought in the supreme court to annul the licenses of the Waters-Pierce Oil company, the Republic Oil company, the International Oil •■ompany and H. A. Williamson & Co. The attorney general alms to show that these four companies, despite their assertions, are in fact mere blluds for the Standard, subduing competition and restraining trade. coroner. damage was done. Drs. Olmstead Among important developments was the statement of Anson Stanley, nighl watchman at the Graduates' club, who and Griffith were hastily called and dressed the Injuries of the three men. said that he heard a pistol shot at 2 NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY RECEPTION The following true bills were found: Murder—Tony White, Pittston; Andrew Kernozcky, Port Griffith. o'clock Wednesday morning from the Ililler house. The Graduates' club ad- Election frauds—Two judges of election from Edwardsvllle, two judges of election from Pittston township and one from Miner's Mills. dltlon, 011 Elm street, extends back at right angles to the yard of the Hlller Royal Arcanum Answers 8ult. house, on College street, and la close Being Hold This Afternoon in Armory Boston, Jan. 6.—The supreme council of the Royal Arcanum filed In the equity session of the supreme court a demurrer and answer to the suit brought by 8tepfaen W. Reynolds aud other members of the order seeking to restrain It from putting into effect the new ratea. The demurrer, which, It Is expressly stipulated, is not intended for delay, attacks the plaintiff's bill on the ground that It does not show any illegality or invalidity in the amendments of the laws of the order. The answer argues that the new rates are reasonable and necessary to assure the ability of the order to meet its obligation*.LIGHT lunches, all kinds. Harter's to where Mr. Edward* was shot. This Hall—Refreslunent* Served and Burglary—Jack Sullivan. Misdemeanor In office—Directors of Hanover township. Collecting' taxes non-assessed—H. H. Hughes. Is the first definite statement of the Good Music. SPECIAL NOTICES. Convicted for Grafting. time at which the shot was fired and Is The Natlonal BUcult Co. ,9 holalIlg the most important Information yet re- a receptlon for the ladles of the city ceived of the actual murder. 1„ Armory hall this afternoon from Brother Remains 8ilent. 2 to 5. Eight representatives of the A fact that thrusts itself upon the at- company are in attendance and are ~ . wrtil m taking: good care of the guests. The teutlou is that Charles H'ller before ha)1 ,a decorated with the colors of and since his examination by the coro- the company—white, purple and yelner has never raised his voice to de- jow. Bands of these colors run from uounce as uujust the suspicions direC c- the center of the celling to pointf ed against bis brother MuxcyD as hG along the walls. The walls are covmight be expected to if he believed ored with banners, advertising the Maxey to be Innocent and ill treated. i various brands of National Biscuit Co. It was Matey Hiller's brave and splr- K°°da and telling of the superior ted little wife who made the best wit-, °' malctnB a"d Packing. '■'.ess for him before Coroner Mix and . . .. . ~ ... wafers are In view at numerous points who Is his most effective defender. She throughout the hanC In the center of declared that he was at home when Mr. the room ts a booth from whloh cof- Edwards was shot. A part of the thi D- fee and cocoa are served. There are ry that places him under suspicion Is a number of tables wittered about the fact of Mrs. Hiller's deafness, and these are laden with samples of which might hare enabled her husband the biscuits. Each person present is to leave her Bide, dress, leave the bouse, advert with refreshments by the atwalk several blocks through the desert- JenCJants- The Elite orchestra is ened streets between 1 and 3 a. m. to the th« oecaMon wltl! mlU8'c- Each . . visitor Is given a souvenir In the line scene of the murder return home, un- of a outt.r, and a demonetradress and go to bed. all without her tor shoW8 the correct way of openlng knowledge of hiB absence. . ln-er-seal packages so that they may — be closed airtight after the seals are Allentown, Jan. 6.—The Jury In the case of Justice of the Peace Orvllle '3. Gruver and Constable Edward Lobach, of Whitehall township, accused ast week of extorting money from 'oreigners in the cement region, wrought in a verdict of guilty yesterlay. The conviction came as a paln'ul surprise to the accused officials and their friends, who expected at the worst a verdict of not guilty but pay the costs. Subpoenas have been served on William G. Rockefeller, son of William Rockefeller nnd nephew of John D. Rockefeller; H. H. Rogers, John D. Archbold and Edward T. Bedford, all directors of the Standard OH company. John 1). Rockefeller and Charles M. Pratt have missed the professional subpoena servers tip to date. DO YOU WANT your watch or clock repaired in a Embezzlement—H. H. -Hughes. short time, and put in guaranteed ADDITIONAL WEST SIDE NEWS good running order? We are ready tC / give repairing personal attention. HARRY YASEEN, 63 N. Main. Willis Brown, of New York city, Is visiting relatives and friends here. Miss Pay Kyte spent yesterday as the guest of Green Ridge friends. NEW, ORANGES, LEMONS, Mississippi After Lumber Trust. and fruits and nuts. Fresh shell oys Jackson, Miss., Jan. resolution was adopted by the Mississippi senate ordering tbe investigation of the alleged lumber trust. A committee is named for the investigation and is authorized to summon all the witnesses wanted. Tbe resolution says tbat tbe price.of lumber and building material has steadily Increased without reason. A son was born thlB morning to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Traher, Jr., of Luzerne avenue. tors. Sharp's Market, both phones. CM Chased Prisoners With Bloodhound*. Roanoke, Va., Jan. 8.—Two negro prisoners, one already convicted of murder and the other awaiting trial (or mQrder, broke Jail at Wythevllle, Va. They were pursued by Deputy 8barlff WINDOW SHADES MADE TO Sacramental services will be held In the Methodist church tomorrow morning. Love Feast at 9:30 o'clock. ORDER. On Monday evening, Jan. 8, the Espanola club will give a series of dances in Shoemaker's hall, Wyoming.This store make a specialty of mak Ing window shades to order. When Blown with bloodheunds. The two men were overtaken several miles from town, and one of them, George Totten, waa recaptured after being- shot In the arm by the officer, who waa alone. The other negro, Moses Holly, got away and haa not been retaken. you want a shade that will last, have W. L. MacDougall and family will move on April 1st from the W. H. Kerr residence, on Delaware avenue, to the new Saxe double house, on Warren street. ua make them up for you. All cloth Senator and Governor at Odds. Atlanta, Ga„ Jan. 6.—A special to the Constitution from Jackaon, Miss., says: statement given oat by Senator A. J. MacLaurln, Governor Vardaman is bandied In rather vigorous language, being denounced as a "vile slanderer and despicable creature." It is feared there "tvill lDe trouble between the two men. of good material, and we use only the Hartshorn spring roller, which-is con- i Mrs. George Cross, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Law, returned on Thursday to Liberty, N. Y., where she will remain for some time. (ldered the original and beat made. Just received a new lot of Inlaid Morley Favors Home Rula. I broken. The biscuits served were: London, Jan. 6.-Jobn Morley, secre- Uneeda blBcuIt. graham crackers, but, tary for India, speaking at Arbroath, thins, oysterettes, Zu-Zus, Nabisco, Scotland, last night, said that personal- Fratana and cheese sand- Jy he believed the only effective meth- Tho ,n ohapg# of thD d,8play com. °. ** Irelancl ould be prjM one 0f several bands of men an elective representative body which advertising National Biscuit Co. pro* would have control of Irish affairs un- ducts throughout the country. They der the direction of the Imperial parlln- spend three days in each town, dlment. However, he stood ready to co- vidlng their time between soliciting operate In my scheme involving a less and advertising the goods. The memradical departure If it could be shown bers of th« P&rty in this city comprise that such a scheme would assure the f. manft*erD pvess agent, shipper, reforms needed. 'h",efa1® a"d decorators. . The p&rty goes from here to Plymouth.Medal* For Bennington Hero**. and printed, linoleum of the well o Washington, Jan. ft—Recognition of the extraordinary heroism displayed by thfe officer* and crew of the United States steamer Bennington when her boilers exploded on July 31 last is contained in a general order lasued at the navy department by Secretary Bonaparte. Bach of the eleven members of the crew will receive a medal of honor iand a hundred doll ir gratuity. known Wilde brand; some very pretty Today, the fine residence property of Oeorge M. Langford, on Luzerne avenue, was sold to Mrs. Mary Ollroy, of Oregon. The lot Is 30x230 feet In slse. The transfer was made through the real estate agency of Armstrong & Sanders, and the new owner will occupy the house on April 1st. patterns. WILLIAMS A CO., 1ST © 8 Chicago, Jan. William J. Moran, aged nineteen years, confessed to the killing of Robert Collier, aged seventeen years, during a quarrel, after Moran says, he placed Collier's bo.' on the railroad tracks In the hope that a passing train would hide evidences of the crime. Chicago Boy Murderer Confesses. WATCHES. For man, woman, or young people moderate and high priced timepiece' In large varieties. Come and see them The following programme was presented at yesterday afternoon's meeting of the. Castalla society. In the high school room: Piano solo, Leah Sheppard; anecdote, Reglna Kelley: book review, Rachel Steele; piano solo, Beatrice TouhiU; oration, Horace Shaw; eurrent events, Paul Bevan; piano solo, Mary Banker; reading, Catherine Morton; quotations from Virgil, Bertha Collins and Grace Newton; extemporaneous speeches, "Should Writing and Spelling be Taught in the High School?" Ethel Burrows and Gilbert Hazel. We have them in all leathers and II sixes, In patent or stock tip, buton or lace; this lot of shoes was made ;D sell at $2.50 and $3.00. Our price hlle they last Snowbound In Now Mexleo. LEWIS, THE JEWELER. Topeka, Kan., Jan. The Golden State Limited and the California Fast Mall on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific road have been blockaded for fifty-eight boun in the snowdrift* or the plain* around Santa Rosa, N. r Bis rotary snowplows and gangs men hare beso unable to cope with the asOMons. RED STAR STAMPS With all purchases at Halleok's Mea Pet Cow Aavea Owner's Life. Maaon City, la., Jan. 0.—John Calvert of this city bad a narrow escape from death by a vicious cow, and had it not been for the presence of one of his own anlmala, a pet boasy, which fought off the charging beast, his hour would h*ve b*en at hand. MWDnint CURB CONSTIPATION. *..M U y Bvans' pharmacy CSS Luzerne avenue, Vmt Plttaton; Mayo's pharmacy, 8T Arm- $2.00 PER PAIR. Missionary Came Heme to Die. Franklin, Pa., Jan. 6.—Miss Cora Cutshall, aged twenty-nine years, a Methodist missionary, who recently returned to her home here from Sierra Leon, Africa, died from African fever aftar • abort illneaa. - fOimfiOBEMCA D •sSTKTisrB^rrK. Market teioN SHOE §TOM, 79 N. Main St, Pittston. ory blook, pjjttston.