Pittston Gazette

              '+% m nwAVa * THE HOME PAPER . For th» People of Ptttaton and r for Foreaut Until ( Eastern Vicinity. Fair and colder tonight and Friday.. AliL THE HOME NEWS. w 56th YEAR. \ - Hisforica' Society HORRID TRAGEDY.1™"" JIN, J 'A., ID AY, J :Y 18, 1906... TWO CENTS A FORTY CENTS A \ TEN PAGES [882. iy STRUCK m ITALIAN II lly conceded by the operators. Will Ask Increase. W. D. Ryan, secretary and treasurer of district No. 12, which comprises the Illinois coal fields, says: "There Is bound to be an Increase asked, and It will be granted. Many of the operators are anxious to give us better wages. They have seen that the reduction which we accepted two years ago has not worked to their advantage, In fact. It has been detrimental to their interests, for they have given away more than double the amount they received from us in lower wages by*the reductions they have been obliged to make in the price of coal." THE LE sonal property tax, as under the present system. Mr. Creasy also Introduced a bill for the return of all the liquor license moneys to the counties.A BITTER ATTACK. Was Given a Mow That Made Her Reel l-ast Evening oil Railroad Street. Refuses to Discuss Thomas' Pennypacksr Pleased at Mr. Fow, of Philadelphia, Introduced a skeleton bill to cover the expenses of the extra session. Made by Senator Tillman Whole Family Slain in New Hampshire. The insufferable insolence of a certain class of foreigners who live near this city and whose actions will yet bring on some of them summary punishment, was shown vividly by an example on Railroad street last evening, when a young lady, who was walking to the city in the early hours of the evening, was struck a stinging blow by an Italian, for absolutely no reason. Statement. at the Outlook. The soothing and comforting effects of DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve, when applied to Piles, sores, cuts, boils, etc., subdues pain almost Instantly. This Salve dtfaws out the inflammation, reduces swelling and acts as a rubefacient, thus circulating the blood through the diseased parts, permitting or aiding Nature to permanently remove the trouble entirely. Sold by T. J. Yates. on Roosevelt. CONFERENCE LIKELY. SEVERAL NEW BILLS. ASKS FOR AN INQUIRY HUSBAND SUSPECTED. Among Them One Govern- As to the Ejection of Mrs. Morris from White House. Fire Was Used to Conceal Indianapolis Convention the Crime. May Not Act. ing Campaign Expenses. The young lady is Miss Margaret Davis, who conducts a music studio In the Cash Store building. Miss Davis had several engagements for lessons last evening and, shortly after seven o'clock, she was walking down Railroad street on the way to her studio. All the street lights in the city were out temporarily and Railroad street was quite dark. Miss Davis was walking under the Laurel Line overhead bridge, when a man who seemed to be an Italian walked under the bridge going up the street. Miss Davis did not notice him particularly but heard him humming softly. Just as she was passing him the man hit out with his open hand and struck her a swift blow on the face, causing her to reel and fall against the atone abutment. He then walked on, still. humming, not having spoken a word. Miss Davis was given a terrible flight and was unable to call out. Wlien she reached Main street she reported to some men who stood near the corner, but they had not noticed the Italian. Miss Davis was so nervous that she was forced to cancel her engage- BURGLAR AROUND LAST EVENING PRISONER PROVED TO BE FACETH Washington, Jan. 18.—The ejectment of Mrs. Minor Morris of this city from the White House came up In the senate in the course of an address by Senator Tillman (Dem., S. C.) attacking the administration. Tillman was relat ing the incidents and arraigning the president when Mr. Hale (Rep., Me.) arose and reprimanded his South Carolina colleague. Pembroke. N. H., Jan. 18—What the authorities consider the moat appalling tragedy ever recorded in New Hampshire was enacted In North Pembroke. Following the destruction of the farm buildings of Charles P. Ayer and the disappearance of seven members of Ayer's household and the suicide of Ayer at the home of his sister in the town of Chichester, six miles distant, the announcement is made by Thomas F. Clifford, county solicitor of Merrlmac county, that there was little doubt that the seven persons had been murdered and the farmhouse set on Are. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 18.—It 1b generally understood among the leaders of the United Mine Workers of America, now in convention here, that arrangements are .progressing preliminary to a meeting of the anthracite miners' representatives and operators of that district. The result is believed will be a conference within the next month, or Immediately following the convention. Discovered at the Side I)oor of the Harrlsuurg, Pa., Jan. 18.—Gover- Governor Pennypacker is plfeased with the unanimity of sentiment among the members of the Pennsylvania Legislature In favor of his reform programme for the extra session. Although the Legislature has been In session only three days, bills covering all the subjects mentioned by the governor in his official proclamation have been introduced. Chaplalp Moore again made his opening prayer the feature of yesterday's proceedings of the House. In his prayer Tuesday the chaplain expressed the hope that the legislators who voted for reform would be reelected. Yesterday he said: "O, Lord, we commend thy blessing to rest on those dear representatives. We verily believe that there Is not a man on this floor that money or political influence could restrain to puncture the dear old Constitution of the State. May these representatives quickly consummate the legislation of this session and go to tlielr homes and loved ones, and there can they afford to patiently await their judgment day In November."US Drury Residence and Quickly Thomas Deerfleld, Arrested QDr Steal- What might have wound up In a burglary was frustrated last night at the residence of William Drury, on Kennedy street. Mr. Drury had been out of town and reached home about 11 o'clock. Wihlle he was in his room preparing to retire, a noise down stairs attracted attention. Mr. Drury threw open one of the windows of his room, which is on the .Charles street side of the house, and saw a man leaving the side door of the house and pass out through the side gate. What the man's business in the yard was can only be surmised, but it is taken for granted that he was seeking entrance to the house or at least trying the doors preparatory to breaking In. Several years ago the Drury residence was entered by a burglar, since which time Mr. Drury has employed a night watchman .to guard his various properties in the center of the city. Last night's intruder pickcd a time when the watchman was not around the house. The police were quickly notified but the man had disappeared. There are strong suspicions as to who the fellow was, and if he Is found hanging around town he will probably be arrested on sight, as his record is bad. In the meantime, householders are warned to lock the doors and windows of their homes at night. There appears to be a gang of burglars operating throughout the valley. Disappeared ing an Overcoat, Displayed Some Native Wit Thomas Deerfleld, who was arrested in this city some weeks ago for stealing an overcoat from the store of Simon Sumberg, when placed on trial yesterday, pleaded guilty and was given three months in the county jail. Deerfleld created much amusement when he was called for sentence after he had made his plea. Judge Halsey was sitting and before imposing sentence asked Deerfleld some questions.Said Mr. Hale: "The senator is mak Ing statements which he cannot verify. He is making a spectacle which is deplorable and which the senate ought not to-be required to submit to. I do not believe he ought to be permitted to use this Incident as an excuse to gratify his personal spite against the president."President Mitchell read the statement made to the Associated Press by E. B. Thomas, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., in which Mr. Thomas said the big anthracite operators had agreed to meet Mr. Mitchell as the representative of the miners, as was done in 1902. After reading the statement Mr. Mitchell smiled and said: "I am In the same boat as I was before. I can neither affirm nor deny that report." The bodies of a child and of Ayer's inother-in-law have been found in the ruins. "Are you n tramp?" said the judge. "No, sir, I'm not. There's no such word In the English dictionary," was the prisoner's reply. Proceeding, Mr. Tillman said the Morris case didn't stand alone. There were other cases. Another woman of, refinement who had gone to the White: House on public business had been; ejected and carried away to a deten tlon hospital, lie said. Ayer was found In a dying condition on the Northford turnpike, in the town of Chichester. There was a bullet wound in his head, apparently self inflicted. He died shortly after being found. "Have you any friends?" "Not a single friend In the country but God." There are indications that the correspondence now passing between him and the anthracite operators deals simply with the question of whether or not the operators will receive him as the representative of the United Mine Workers of America. "Where would you go if I would discharge you?" was the next query of the Judge. i ments. The family at the farmhouse consisted of Charles ,T. Ayer, Mrs. Lakeman. sixty-three years old. a widow and the mother-in-law of Ayer; Mrs. Ayer and her five children—two hoys and three girls, ranging in age from twelve to twenty years. Five Children Among Victima. THROWN FROM A CARRIAGE "I don't know," the prisoner said, "but the Lord provides a home for all of us und I guess He'd tiike care of me. 1 wouldn't worry about that." "Now," exclaimed Mr. Tillman con temptuously, "this Is the strenuous life,I and I ask again, what are you going to do about It? The president could Indulge the strenuous life, but he couldn't find time to investigate the case of a poor woman maltreated and abused by his 'underlings.'" It is believed, if this request Is not granted, he and the anthracite mine workers' committee will meet the operators simply as representatives of the mine workers. Campaign Expense Bill. Regulations governing candidates for office, In accordance with the suggestion of Governor Pennypacker, embraced In his call for the extra session of the Legislature, are provided for In a bill Introduced In the Senate by Mr. Calpln, of Lackawanna. The bill prohibits the solicitation by a political committee of a payment of money to be used for the Aominatlon or election of a candidate for public office. Mrs. IDe l-oiij; Wan Painfully Injured About the Face TlUs Afternoon FORECLOSES at Kxeter. Significant Statement ON CHURCH An investigation discloses the fact that, just before the fire a team of horses was driven away from the Ayer home, and after the finding of Ayer dying in the road his team was found In Chichester, where he had sold it upon arriving from Pembroke. No one has yet been able to fathom A.ver's motive if. as it appears, he murdered or rendered unconscious his wife, children and mother-in-law and then set fire to the house, ending the slaughter by taking his own life. It is believed in some quarters that be was insane. Mrs. Coray De Long, of West Pittston, was painfully hurt this afternoon by being thrown from a carriage in Kxeter. Accompanied by another woman she was driving through the borough, along Wyoming avenue, when the horse became frightened at a barrow-load of corn stalks which a boy was pushing along the road. The horse turned suddenly, throwing one of the wheels under the box of the carriage, with the result that It tipped. Both women were thrown out and Mrs. De Long received a severe laceration of one of her ears and several cuts on her face. Her companion escaped injury. The horse started to run but was stopped. The carriage was damaged. One significant statement made by Mr. Mitchell in his address touched on this matter. The statement was. "Negotiations are now being carried on. and while I do not feel at liberty to report their extent, I take pleasure In announcing that satisfactory progress is being made." The Mcthodlm Ex tendon Society Is Heart Touched, Says Tillman Having Trouble 111 Monroe Mr. Tillman said his heart had been touched by the Morris incident. Hh related, his voice broken with emotion and tears streaming from his eyes, how one eyewitness to the Morris matter, a gentleman of honorable reputation, had wept afterward because he bad not Interfered as an American to prevent the police officers from maltreating Mrs. Morris. County The Church society of the Methodist church is having trouble with Monroe county charges. The Cold Springs Methodist church, at Long Pond, is advertised to be sold by Sheriff Evans Feb. 10. Several months ago the Water Gap church had a similar experience. The last,, writ was obtained by the Church Extension society for $400 and interest. Many members of the church have moved away and the trustees refuse to pay $18 back interest. The society, it Is asserted, would not have foreclosed had the trustees shown any disposition to keep the interest paid. SERIOUS AFFLICTION. Vice President Thomas L. Lewis said during the course of an interview: "There is no probability that the anthracite question will come before this convention for settlement. If any reference is made to it, in my opinion, it will be merely incidental. The anthracite conference Avlil determine that matter." Wllkesbarrc Man Contemplates Hav- It does not prohibit a person, who M nominated, from making a voluntary contribution for the promotion Df lhe principles of the party which he represents. Every poljtlcal committee shall have a treasurer who shall keep a detailed account of all money received or promised by anybody and shall file a statement within thirty days after the election setting forth how the money was received and expended. ing Leg Amputated In Hopes of Saving II 1h Life. Frank Handrlck, of Wjllkesbarre, a former Tunkhannock boy, and son of the late R. T. Handrick, contemplates having one of his legs amputated soon with the hope of saving his life. He is suffering from necrosis of the bone, which has caused a never-healing sore to form, and pieces of the bone slougli olt frequently and nave to be taken oul. Mr. Tillman made a motion that nn investigating committee of five senators (and he suggested he would prefer that all were Republicans) be appointed.Mannar of Death Unknown, The theory of the county authorities is that Ayer was the murderer, but they have been unable to find any evidence to indicate the methods employed to wipe out the family. Whether the victims were shot or killed by other means cannot be told until the medical referee has made an examination of the remains of the victims. Only charred fragments of two of the victims have been recovered. Mr. Lewis also said that the delegates knew that they could bring the whole industrial fabric of the country to its knees In a short time. But he Intimated that no such drastic course v.-ji probable. Mr. Hopkins (Rep.. 111.), declared that the Investigation was out of place. The senate had no right to investigate the president's personal flffntrt. MISS COONS' CONCERT. The bill prohibits the payment of money for naturalization purposes and j'so prohibits corporations from contributing to campaign expenses. A penalty of »6,000 and two years' imprit.onment and a disqualification front holding office for a period of ten years Is provided for in the proposed a.it. 3CRANTON DEMOCRATS Delighted Large Audience of Ifoi.w. It is asserted here that President Roosevelt Is working for peace and that he has been and is exerting an influence on Baer through Senator Knox, Cassatt and other leaders of Industrial4 railroad und political interests. It also is stated that the Pennsylvania railroad, which has dumped many millions of dollars Into the heavily capitalized Pittsburg Coal Co., doesn't want a general tie-up of the mining Industry. This crowd also has opened large mining properties in Indiana and Illinois during the past year, and they are heavily capitalized, and a general strike to enforce the anthracite demands would be very serious to them. His trouble came about, according to report, In a curious fashion. About eight years ago he accidentally ran against a door, receiving a severe bruise on the forehead. A lump soon gathered at thfe back of his head, presumably caused by this Injury. Operations were performed, and finally the swellings in the head disappeared, only to reappear In his limbs. The trouble has continued ever since, causing him Inexpressible suffering and threatening his life. One leg is said to be practically dead below the knee.—Tunkhannock Republican. Friends With Her Superb The Outlook is That Hon. George Puts Matter Up to Senate. Piano Playing. Howell May Be Named for the Mr. Tillman said he would introduce the resolution and the senators could vote on it—vote it down or up—on their responsibility as senators and men. Pittston and West Pittston were well represented in the large audience that gathered in the Xesbltt theater, Wiilkesbarre, last evening, to greet Miss Minnie Coons, pianist, a former Plttstonian and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard P. Coons, who appeared before her home friends for the first time since she completed her musical education in Germany. Miss Coons played a wide variety of difficult classical selections in an admirable mdnner, and her many friends were delighted with her splendid work. Miss Coons gave abundant evidence of natural gifts and thorough training, which, with the experience that can only come from continued work In public, are certain to win for her a high rank in the musical circles of the country. Miss C'oons' manners are as pleasing as her execution of the highest class of music, and her success in concert work is assured. The vocal selections which interspersed the instrumental numbers were by Gwilym Miles, the famous baritone, and It is sufficient to say that he met every expectation of a critical audience. Mayoralty Nomination. The Scran ton Times says that the outlook Is that Hon. George Howell will be the nominee of the Scranton Democrats for the office of mayor, as the chief opponent of Mr. Dimmick, the Republican nominee. The primaries will be held next Saturday afternoon. County Solicitor Clifford after investigating the fire as far as was possible stated that Ayer had undoubtedly murdered the entire family and later set fire to the house. It was reported that It is the Intention of the Republican leaders of the Legislature to have presented and adopted next week a resolution for an Investigation of the State treasury. The Idea of inquiring into the operations of the auditor general's department Is also reported to be under consideration by the leaders. Governor Pennypacker and Attorney General Carson are said to have been consulted and have promised their co-operation If It should be decided to make the Investigations. The speech abounded In Mr. Tillman's peculiar expressions and was characterized by many severe and exceptionally personal thrusts at the president. Mr. Tillman said the president had transgressed the canons of nj century in carrying into effect a treat.vj that had never been ratified. He re ferred to Santo Domingo. "It used to: be that the failure of the senate to act on a treaty was sufficient," said the senator, "but such Is no longer the ease. You've got to say 'No!' in veryi loud words to Theodore Roosevelt in WARNING FROM MILLIONAIRE. Railway Magnate Hill Says Nation Is IN THE THEATRES. Living Too Fast. UNIQUE WEDDING. "The Street Singers," Tuesday St. Paul, Jan. 18. -In a speech before the Commercial club James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railway, made some pungent observations regarding commercial conditions in the nation. The fact that representatives of the operators of almost all the mining states were in the hall was notable, but even more significant was the presence of a few representatives of railroads and other large coal consuming interests. The Importance and possibilities of the meeting are fully appreciated by these Influences. Admission of Fifteen Cents Was "The Street Singer," Hal Reid's most powerful musical drama, will be the attraction at the Lyric theater on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23. Mr. Reld has clone splendid work as a writer in the past, his first musical drama has displayed talent which mark him a dramtic writer of the first rank. The character of "La Belle Vioietta," In "The Street Singer," handled by the clever little prima donna Louise Temple Swickard, Is so strongly marked that It stands forth In the play as does the work of a master hand irf a collection of sculpture and it is an ideal characterisation. This gentle maiden, with her winning personality, shows the Influence a good woman can exercise over almost any man. Her divergent traits of character and her love for the millionaire's son, as portrayed In the play, make one of the most charming stage creations of the decade and one which dwells long in the hearts of the audience. A fine company and support is promised. Charged in Scranton—Proceeds Went to Wedding Couple. The Senate Republicans held a caucus before the opening of the session of the Senate yesterday at which It was decided not to appoint a steering committee and to leave every Senator untrammeled to do as he pleases. It was also decided to hold future caucuses on the call of five members. The question of taking up tho governor's ad interim appointments for confirmation was not dis- Free Action for Senators. An admission fee of 15 cents was charged at a Salvation Army wedding in West Scranton last night as a little assistance toward setting the bride and bridegroom up in housekeeping. It was a picturesque affair, as the bride. Miss fidna Lewis, was arrayed In army uniform, with a white- sash us appropriate to the occasion. order to get him to hear at all." The house took favorable action on 16tD pension bills. Under the rules the bills are considered the first time in committee of the whole, after which they are formally passed by the house. Forty-two of the beneficiaries are blind and sixty-eight are paralyzed. "The nation at large," he said, "is prosperous. We are cutting a wide swath; there is no doubt of that. If we get down, however, to a closer examination we will readily see that the nation is living profligately. We are selling out our natural resources—exploiting them—as fast as we can without building up Industries and trade relations to take their place when exhausted.There Is no doubt now that the bituminous miners will demand a 10 to 15 per cent, increase in wages. The Pittsburg delegation demands that the wage committee ask' a 15 per cent, increase or ten cents a ton. The Central Pennsylvania district, which centers around Altoona, will back up this demand. The bridegroom is Captain George Bray, of Plymouth. Major Dunham, of Philadelphia, performed thcr ceremony, while Adjutant and Mrs. Nankivll, who arc In charge of the West Scranton barracks, actecj as matron of honor and groomeman. cussed. Spoiled Her Beauty The judiciary general committee reported to the. Senate the Dewalt resolution requesting the State fiscal officers for Information regarding the funds of the State treasury, the amount of securities for the protection of the public funds In the State depositories and the amount of the State bonds bought recently by the Stale Sinking Fund Commission. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Dewalt explained that there was no attempt 011 his part to "play politics" in offorlug this resolution, as was intimated when it was under consideration in committee. Harriet Howard, of W. 34th street. New York, at one time had her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes: "X had Salt Rheum or Eczema tor many years, but nothing would cure it. until I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and sure healer fqr cuts, burns and sores. 50c at Mayo's pharmacy and Geo. D. Stroh's, West Plttston, drug store. TRINI YTIDE LESSONS. "It is only a question of time till our timber is exhausted. Our public domain is all gone, and the nation cannot. longer boast that it has homes for all. Where are the immigrants rushing to our shores to end up? Not on the land. We have no more to offer them. They must crowd into the cities. The Scale Committee. K|Disoo]Dnl. Joint . Committee Mot . in At the opening of the convention yesterday President Mitchell Philadelphia and Prepared Sclieil- nounced the appointment of the committees, the scale committee being as follows: Wellington O'Connor, district No. 11; T. D. Nlcholls, district No. 1; Patrick Gllday, district No. 3; Patrick Dolan, district No. 6; W. H. Hasklns, district No. 6; W. H. Dettrey, district No. 7; P. D. Roberts, district No. 8; John Fahy, district No. 9; C. L. Kelson, district No. 10; H. C. Perry, district No. 12; John F. White, district No. 13; George Richards, district No. 14; Harry Douthwalte, district No. 15; F. J. Drum, district No. 16; John Nugent, district No. 17; F. H. Sherman, district No. 18; John F. Bowdan, district No. 19; Edward Flynn, district No. 20; Peter Hanraty, district No. 21; W. E. Jones, district No. 22; C. Wi. Wells, district No. 23; John Harris, district No. 24; Geo. Coloville, district No. 25. an- The wedding journey comprised a drive across the city to their new home. ule for 1007 The sixteenth annual convention of the Episcopal joint diocesan lesson comm.ittee met in the Church House, Philadelphia, and prepared a schedule of lessons for Trlnitytide, 1907 (May 26 to Nov. 24). Bishop Coleman of Delaware presided. Twentysix members, representing n majority of the dioceses and missionary jurisdlctiOns In the United States, were present. The general title of the schedule of lessons decided upon is: KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Past Chancellors' Association Held a Lewlsburg, Jan. 18.—Fire, cause unknown, did considerable damage to the Sigma Alpha Epsifcm Fraternity house. Several students of' Bucknell university lost their personal effects. Fire Damages Fraternity House "When this nation has 150,000,000 people they will have to do something else than exploit natural resources to earn a living. We will eventually have to uieet the commercial competition England is meeting today and have to face such problems as she is now fading with 1,500,000 unemployed crying for bread." Meeting In Plymouth Tuesday Indigestion is easily overcome by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, because this remedy digests what you eat and gives the stomach a rest—allows it to recuperate and grow strong again. Kodel relieves Indigestion, belching of Gas, Sour Stomach, Heart- Burn, etc., and enables the digestive organs to transform all foods into the kind of rich red blood that makes health and strength. Sold by T. J. Yates. Evening. The Pant Chancellors' Association of the Knights of PythlaB of the Wyoming Valley met at the hall of Radiant Star Lodge, No, 187, Plymouth, on Tuesday evening* Thirteen new members were udmitted Into the order. A fine program mo was given consiHtlng of singing, recitations and addresses. The Knights of Pythias Glee Club, a new organization, organized under the leadership of the veteran leader Lodwig Davles, of Plymouth, sang several fine selections, ufter which all marched to the parlors of the Christian Church, where an elegant supper was served, consisting of fried oysters, pickles, cake, coffee and lco cream, furnished by the ladles of the church. The next meeting will be held In the hall of Rolling Mill Hill Lodge. No, 87, on Friday evening, March 1C. The committee appointed from each lodge to make preparations for the anniversary of the order on Feb. 19, will meet on Friday evening at the hall of Rolling Mill Hill Lodge, on Parrlah street. Memorial Hall has been secured for the occasion. The .Goehrlng civil service bill for State officers and the Philadelphia "ripper" repealer were' also reported from committee. IK* CsD £3 "Bibie characters of the Old Testament, No. 1." Mr. Crawford, of Allegheny, introduced a Senatorial apportionment bill. Talk 3,000 Milei With the Dew*'. An optional series of lessons for the primary snide and for Bible classes was approved. Subcommittees were appointed to prepare such graded lessons and to report at the next meeting, which will be held in New York City in May. The committee was unanimously in the opinion that a graded system for younger scholars and for Bible classes would be welcomed by the church. A copy of the Castle State treasury bill was presented by' Mr. Dewalt. Portland, Me., Jan. 18.—Officials of the government wireless telegraph station at Cape Elizabeth announced that they were In communication with one of the towing fleet accompanying the dry dock Dewey. The dock -was then 2,226 miles off Cape Hatteras and more than 3,000 miles from the Cape Klir-a-beth station. Local officials declare this breaks all records for long distance wireless telegraphing in this country. Work of the House. The Pusey bills fixing the salaries •of the secretary of the Commonwealth at $10,000 a year and of the insurance commissioner at $8,000, were reported from the judiciary general committee In the House. Under the present system the secretary of the Commonwealth and the insurance commissioner retain for their own personal use the fees of their offices, which will hereafter go to the State if these bills beoome laws. C=ao SPECIAL NOTICES. t==H Owing to the unwieldy size of the committee, which is composed of the presidents of the various districts Into which the coal mining country igs divided, It was found necessary to apportion the committee Into groups of four or Ave. In making these divisions representatives of miners where similar conditions oxlst were placed together to reduce their statements to one which would, as neajly as possible, represent the desir£ of all the men Interested. The later sessions of the general scale committee, which will be held daily, will be devoted to unifying the matters agreed on by the members In the different sectional groups. When this Is completed and the demands have been so adjusted that they are representative of the wishes of the men throughout the country, the scale committee will be ready to report to the convention. This report is not expected before Saturday or Monday. That an Increase in wages will be the principal feature of the report of the scale committee Is no longer In doubt and there is little doubt among the majority of the delegates that their requests for more money will be read- NEW WHITE GOODS and embroideries. Large assortment Bishop Coleman was president of the committee. re-elected Just received at Clara Wagner's. ADDITIONAL WEST SIDE NEWS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. O m These were the first of the 'bills to carry out Governor Pennypacker's reform programme for the extra session to be brought out by committees. The c.-mmittees will hold open sessions next week to hear all who care to be heard before acting finally on the' bills which have been referred to them. Watches, clocks and Jewelry at mod- Conference to Discuss Contraband. erate prices. All repairing work done • & e» CnD Algeciras. Jan. 18.—On the proposal of the Marquis Viscontl Venosta, M. Hevoll, Ambassador White and Ambassador Radowitz it has been decided that the conference shall go into committee of the whole and liegin an informal discussion of the Qiie.itIon of contraband. A special meeting of the board of directors of the West Ptttston Hose Co. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock. personally and promptly. HARRY YASEEN, 63 N. Main The Are engine is out of commission. A machinist from Elmlra is engaged in making an examination and will repair it. There is some trouble with "the machinery, and it will be over a week before It is In good shape again. In the meantime the company has made arrangements with one of the Pittston companies to hold its engine in readiness for any emergency. RAILROAD WATCHES. Judge Wants to Cowltfde Boys. Harrlsburg, Jan. 18.—Four boys, the youngest 6, the oldest 10, were before the mayor charged with the theft of beer. All were found In afl almost insensible condition from the effects of the intoxicant. Mayor Gross was Indignant and said that if he could he would take them in a room and give each a cowhiding. Two were held for court and two were sent home. High grade movements guaranteed Mr. Ammerman, of Montour, offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Insurance commissioner and the secretary of the Commonwealth be requested to report to the House within five days the amount of fees received by them during the year, the source of such fees and the authority uhder which they were received.to stand the test. Lewis, the Jeweler. We have them in all leathers and all sizes, in patent or stock tip, hutton or lace; this lot of shoes was made to sell at $2.60 and $3.00. Our price while they last These Farmers Don't Like Autos. OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL opened for social events. Leave your Minneapolis. Minn.. Jan. 18.—The Minneapolis Agricultural society has • met and declared war on the automobile, declaring It to bo a juggernaut and unfit for passage on the public roads until laws are passed for the protection of the populace. $2.00 PER PAIR. order at Sharp's Market, Boston Shoe Store ?9 N. Mate St., Mttston. FOLEYSHONEMCAB for ehadrent mr#. Mo mplat— ffoack'f drug store. H H. Tinker SAUR KRAUT 8c QUART We give Red Star Stamps to our customers. Hallock's. 28 S. Main. Mr. Creasy, of Columbia, introduced a bill providing for a return to the counties of nine-tenths of the per- Gold crosses at Lelbson's. Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash's.