Pittston Gazette

              % WEATHER INDIW Forecast Until 8 p. nr. Tou. Gastern Pennsylvania* A A  ) iri tub; home papkk . For the Pmplr of PHUrtnti and Vicinity. Fair, continued cold tonight and Saturday. D ALL THE HOME NEWS. T ' W 1 56th YFDf oC\cvn YEHKES WEDDING IKLY EST. RY r\ • TWO CBN'18 A COPT. FORTY CHJNTS A MONT] I TEN PAGES IN THE IVrsonul Koi •let Unless an agree- In all the districts. LETTER. LEGISLATIVE WORK. BIDS REJECTED. Pniisoi Pa tl' urged k Nolan, of Pennsylvania, lat the miners be cautious. The Greater Pittsburg Bill Was the Itemliug und Philadelphia Hipper Sfcond Rending. Soft Coal Joint Conference Disagrees. An amendment was offered giving any district power to sign an agreement independent of the natloaal organization. This was opposed by vice president I ..(wis. Principal Meawirf Considered in the House. Electric Light Contract Not Millionaire's Widow Denies Harrlnburg, Pn., Feb. 2.—The house this morning passed the thirdclass city personal registration bill on first reading and the Philadelphia "rippor" repealer on second reading. Mr. Shenrn, of Philadelphia, did not call up his amendment to the Hullit bill to keep. Philadelphia city employes out of politics. He stated to the house that ho hua been accused of hiding a snake in the bill. He said that next Monday night- the bill will be called up and amendments inserted. Another Communication on Aside from the fight in the Senate over Senatorial apportionment, the feature of yesterday's proceedings In the legislature was the discussion on the Greater Pittsburg bill In the House. The bill was amended by a vote of 83 to 80, so as to provide for a separate voU* on the question of annexing Allegheny to Pittsburg, and then passed oil second reading. Allegheny city members forced the adoption of this amendment against the wishes of the advocates of the measure. The senatorial apportionment bill passed second reading In the Senate after a bltfcer fight had been made to prevent its passage. The bill will come up today for third reading and final passage. A brief session of the Senate was held last night for the consideration of first reading bills. Light Bates. Yet Awarded. Reported Marriage. President Mitchell took the floor, and said: "There Is no man who better appreciates the gravity of this question than myself, and when you vote I want you to do it with the full appreciation of the responsibility that rests upon Vou." OTHERS SAY IT'S TRUE. FOR STRIKE FUND. ADDITIONAL FIGURES. THREE BIDS OFFERED. Assessment of $1 Per Week Still Holds than Any Price Above $60 is Excessive. Clergyman Dsclares that He Performed Ceremony. The amendment was defeated by a standing vote and the Ryan resolution was unanimously adopted. All Regarded as Too High to be Laid on Miners. Indianapolis, Fif. 2.—Rejection of the counter proprflal of the coal operators of the cetfiral competitive district by an almoll unanimous vote of the natlonal conyintion of the United Mine Workers a Jd the ndoptlon of a resolution offer# / by Secretary W. D. Ryan, of UllncV/, placing the miners on record as t ! unit in refusing to sign an agrej Aent for any district until an lent was signed for all dlstriots ilndei 'the jurisdiction of the United Mine Workers created a situation whlctf in opinion of the officers of l. k miners" organization, will result/ J a disruption of the Joint agreifrfc and possibly a great strike of organized labor throughout the country. by the Councils. Patrick Dolan asked leave to be recorded against the resolution, and was greeted with hisses in some parts of the hall. Secretary Wilson said: "According to my understanding the adoption of this motion means a strike—an industrial war." The senate again hedged on the confirmation of the appointment of the Quay stfttue commission. Senator White moved that other appointments made l»y the governor be confirmed. New York, Feb. 2.—Wilson Mlzner in an Interview explained in detail his marriage to Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes on Tuesday night at her home. 864 Fifth avenue. The ttev. Andrew Gillies, pas tor of St. Andrew's Methodist Episcopal church, in West Seventy-slxlh street, reiterated his statement that he had performed the ceremony. To the Honorable Members of the Select and Common Councils of the City of Pittston, Pa. Gentlemen: Finding that no bid as low as $60 per arc lamp per year for a term of less than ten years had been presented the councils in Joint session last evening rejected all the proposals for lighting the city. The session was held for the purpose of awarding a contract for street lighting, proposals having been advertised for during the past two weeks. In contrast with the previous Besslon for the same purpose, which ended similarly to last night's, there were three bidders last evening and their communications were received without the confusion that marked the previous session. The motion to reject the bids was carried without a dissenting voice. It was at once ordered to readvertlse for bids and another joint session to receive new bids will be held one week from next Thurpday evening. Before councils received bids they listened to a communication from Mayor Langan In which he reiterated his previous declaration that bids for more than $60 per arc lamp per year should not be considered and appended to his message a statement that councils should take up the consideration of the enclosed arc lamp, in preference to the open arc. Mr. Orlm moved that all be confirmed, Including the statue commission. This was voted down by a viva voce vote, and the senate confirmed the other appointments. The question of the appointment of the commission thus goes over. By the authority vested In me under the law, I present for the consideration of your honorable bodies the following suggestions and recommendations. In my annual communication to councils I heartily supported the councllmanic body and public sentiment In their determination to secure a contract for arc and incandescent lights not to exceed the price paid by the city of WilKesbarre namely J60 per annum for open arc lamps. Mr. Wilson said that the finances of the national organization were not at present in a condition to take dare of the entire membership in a long strike and he moved an assessment per capita of $'| per week until April X, and that each district take care of Its dependents for the first six weeks, after which time he believed the national organization would be able to take care of the strike. Delegate Germer favored an immediate strike. A DASTARDLY CRIME. Mrs. Yerkes, through her physician, continued her denials that she had been married to Mr. MInner, as she did iu a telegram to Charles E. Yerkes of Chicago, son of the late Charles T. Yerkes, to which she signed herself OBITUARY. Young Men Attempt to Wreck Psnn'a Flyer. ' One of the oldest and most respected residents of Carroll street passed away this morning at 10 o'clock in the demise of Mrs. Mary Ncalon, who died at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. Anthony Ncwcomb. Mrs. Nealon's end was peaceful and her family wore gathered about as she breathed her last The deceased had resided in this section for many years. Her husband died some years ago and she made her home of recent years with her daughter. Mrs. Nealon is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Smith, of Butler street, and Mrs. Anthony Ncwcomb. The funeral will be held Monday morning from tlie Newcomb home. Mrs. Mary Nealon, The councils at the Joint session Jan. 18th, 1906, directed the city clerk to advertise fur proposals for lighting the city with enclosed arc lamps 2.000 candle power, in addition to proposals for open arc lamps and lncandescents. I am convinced of the superiority of the enclosed arc lamps over the open arc of the same candle power by the reports of the most prominent electricians./ They claim with the enclosed arc lamps the light is not only stronger and better but often every lamp Is burning at one time and the number of lamps out Is only about one per cent, of what they were with the open lamps. The saving on carbons and expense of operation reduce the cost of each arc lamp about $5 per annum. With enclosed arc the carbons are renewed at least once every Ave days, In open are lamps the carbons are renewed dally. "Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes." In the telegram Mrs. Yerkes calls the marriage story "simply ridiculous." After the motion of Mr. Wilson had been amended tr- provide that the districts should take care of their dependents for ten weeks instead of six weeks, as suggested by Mr. Wilson, on motion of W. D. Ryan, of Illinois, the matter was referred to the national executive with power to act. The convention then adjourneu. Misplaced u Switch on the Main Track Immediately following the rejection of the operators'. proposal, the miners' convention set about to provide means for accumulating a strike fund of 16,000,000, In addition to a like amount now on deposit In international. district and sub-district treasuries of the miners' organizations.at Nescopeck a Few Minutes Be- In the meantime for the relatives of the late Charles T. Yerkes the state- fore tlie Train Was Due, but ment was made by a lawyer that If Mrs. Yerkes was married she was duped Into a ceremony and that legal proceedings would be taken to aunul any contract that inay have been eutered into. Were Seen and Placed Under Arrest. A dastardly attempt was made yesterday afternoon to wreck the south bound Philadelphia flyer on the Pennsylvania railroad, at Nescopeck, by misplacing a switch on the main track. The train in question leaves Wilkesbarre at 4:25 p. m., and is due to arrive at Nescopeck at 5:25. Just above the Nescopeck station there is a switch leading to what is known as "long siding." Yesterday afternoon, shortly before the passenger train wan due, two small sons of R. E. Parker, of Nescopeck, saw two young men turn the switch so that the train, as it came along at a lively rate, would be thrown suddenly to the siding. The lads hurried to the track walker and notified him of what had happened. The track walker first set the switch right for the oncoming train, and then, with the aid of a couple of officers, hurried up the railroad track on a special engine, in search of the men who had turned the switch. They soon came across two young men who answered the description given of the guilty ones and they were placed under arrest. The prisoners were taken to Nescopeck, where they wDre given a hearing beforu Ju:«n!cv of the Pence Stair. They gave their names as John Mc- Avoy and Martin Bolder and their residence at Wilkesbarre. One is 22 years of age and the other C3. Tto men were Identified by the boys as the ones they saw misplace the switch. McAvoy and Bolder were asked to furnish bail for their appearance at court, but were unable to do so and, in default, were committed to the county jail. ARRESTED FOR MURDER Separated After Ceremony, The subject was brought up by Secrotary-Treasurer \V. B. Wilson, In asserting with considerable emphasis that he was married to Mrs. Yerkes Mr. Mlzner suld that he could not understand the reported denial of Mrs. Yerkes. He admitted that he had not seen his bride from the time lie escorted her back to the mansion from a function In a private house In Fifth avenue, explaining that he was called hurriedly to Philadelphia the morning following the ceremony and returned to New York with a cold that had confined him to his bed. He said that he had received several telephone messages from his wife. who said In view of the facts, as he believed, the rejection of the operators' proposal meant a strike or an Industrial war after April 1, he wished to Inform the delegates that the funds of the national treasury could not at present be depended upon to sustain the members In such a gigantic struggle. To provide for an emergency he moved that a per capita tax of fl a week be voted and that all districts take care of dependent miners within their Jurisdiction for at least six weeks. Councils did not convene until about ten minutes after the appointed time, and when the clerk called the session to order the open space at the rear of the chamber was crowded with onlookers. Among them were num. bered some West Pittston offlc'als, whose interest was undoubtedly aroused by the fact that, as in thl® city, the leading question of the day in the neighboring borough is municipal Hght'ng. The audience natlently stood during the hour and a half of discussion of lighting and oth°r subjects. Xcllic Gallagher Three Foreigners Charged With Alacks Murder. Miss Nelllr Gallagher, aged about 21 years, passed nway tills morning at 2 o'clock at Mercy Hospital. Wilkesbarre, where she had been undergoing treatment since last Monday. Miss Gallagher had been In poor health for some time past but was not confined to her bed until a week ago. In the hope that her condition might be Improved she was sent to the hospital and she seemed much better until yesterday. when she suddenly took a change for the worse. The body, has boen removed to the home of Prank Gallagher, a brother, on Todrlck street. One sister. Mrs. Frank Dailey, and three brothers, Frank, James and Anthony, survive. The funeral will probably be held Monday. It Ih Said the Tlir. e Me* Made State- ments That Would Tend to In- By the enclosed arc the number of hours that lamps are out Is reduced to the minimum thereby practically guaranteeing the contract price to company, saves the administration from the charge of favoritism In not being more exacting In the enforcement of the provisions of the specification and councilman from the complaints of his constituents and their advocacy for better service in the lighting of the streets. It is therefore your duty If the Judgment of piactlcal electricians is approved of to agree upon the enclosed arc lamp. The contract price for enclosed arc 2,000 candle power per annum criminate Thcih—Tliey Were 1 He said that afterwards he believed the international organization would be In a position to take care of the miners. The motion provoked considerable discussion and after it had been amended to substitute ten weeks for the six suggested as the time during which the districts should take care of their dependents, the whole matter of the motion, was on motion of Secretary W. D. Kyaii, of Illinois, referred to the International executive board v.'lth power to act. In putting the motion, Mr. Ryan remnri-crt Ills belief that no good would come of the discussion of such matters In open convention. Committed to tlie County The clerk called the roll, and the following responded: •tail Without Bail. Relert—Messrs. Toole. Gavin, Connell, Murphy. Melster, Mahon Lnughney. Walsh, Thompson and Mc- Andrew. Dr. Edwin Sternberger of 4;t Kast Sixtieth street, who has been attending Mrs. Yerkes, said that Mrs. Yerkes was not ill. that she was suffering from a slight nervous strain. With which she has beon afflicted since the death of her husband. Dr. Sternberger maintained that the ethics of his profession prevented him from entering Into a discussion of his patient's personal affairs, but said that he was free to state that Mrs. Yerkes had declared to him that the report of her marriage was ridiculous and unfounded. From three arrests made last evening in Jenkins township it would seem that the brutal murder committed last December in the lower end of this city may be cleared up and the murderers discovered. Three foreigners were arrested last evening charged with the crime and Utey were committed to the county Jail without hal' to await action by tliC srimd jury. The accused men wC- e Matthew Wertuh and his xcinti, J**.•£&. DuDd Charles, arid their arrest was the result of a chain of.curcumstantlal evidence, woven about them since the deed was committed. Common—Me-srs. fVRD-ipn Wh'te, Onrden. McNevtn. Touh'll. Heineman John Kel'y, Honk'ns, Hon-y Foy. Thomas Kelly. Eirlev Wn'«h Evans, William Martin. McHale and M^Kalg. Just a little Kodol after meals will relieve that fulness, belching, gas on stomach and nil other symptoms of indigestion. Kodol digests what you eat, and enables the stomach and digestive .wu.'uis tv »Deftdrni ihiir functions naturally. T. J. Yates. When nominations for chairman were onened Mr. Kehoe's name vrj proposed by Mr. Martin. seconded by Mr. Touhill. The name of Mr. McNevtn was presented by Mr. Walsh. Mr. Kehoe was eierted by a vote of 19-9. Those who voted for Mr. McNevln were: Kehoe. O'Brien. White, Carden. Fe'neman, Foy, Early, Walsh and ehiAild "»l exeec-d jtio anC the incandescent not to exceed $15 for 25 candle power. In a recent issue of the Plttston Gazette the president of the Citizens' Electric Illuminating company has published a lengthy article consisting of generalities, but not one convincing argument to show that a $60 open arc light is unprofitable. On account of his experience as president and manager of the Electric Light company, I expected him to give a detailed statement of the receipts and expenses from all sources. yearly, for the past five years as suggested by me, and thereby silence and disarm opposition to his proposal of Jan. 18th, 1906. In order to prove that my arguments are supported by facts, I therefore submit for your Information a list of cities and towns and the prices paid for arc lights per annum: Miznar Willing to Talk, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. In the meeting, of the joint conference, which Ih scheduled for today. Hep possibly the only hope to ward off the Impending strike. The three men, who live In Inkerman, were arrested on warrants sworft out before Justice W. H. Chapin, of Kingston. The hearings were held lafct night. The prosecution had 20 witnesses ready to testify', but only a few of them were heard. The most important evidence was given by the boarding boss with whom the thrwe accused boarded. He said he heaid them rush into his house about 2 o'clock In the morning and they seemed all excited. In a short time they went upstairs to their room and continued talking. The father berated one of the sons, asking him why he had llred the shot after they hit "him" with the stone. The son replied: "Nobody saw us and they won't know who tired the shot." There was more conversation of this kind and the hoarding boot said he heard it plainly. The next morning, when the two sons came down stairs, they told him that if any one asked what time they got to bed to say 8 o'clock. Mr. Mizner was ready and willing to answer any questions, however pointed. He is a strapping fellow, over six feet tall and twenty-nine years old. He is smooth shaven, wltli well shaped head and clear eyed. His nose is rather long and his mouth noticeably small. He wears his hair rather long above his ears and parts It away over on the left side of his head. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Xew York, 148% 45% Evans. The reading of a communication by Mayor Langan several minutes and was given close attention by spectators as well as councllmen. At its conclusion a motion was made by M.r. McNevln. seconded bv Mr. Martin, that the report be rece'ved and placed on file. Mr. Me'ster oblected to Feb. 2 146% 45% 74* 114% F. Li. Bobbins, of the Pittsburg Coal Co.. said that the operators would riot recede from their ultimatum delivered to the miners. If the miners are of the same temper and the operators make no further proposals, the only action remaining will be the formal adjournment of the Joint conference, and later the same action will be taken by the convention of mino workers. Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Am Loco . . It Is said that the passenger train would undoubtedly have been wrecked, despite the thoughtfulness of the boys, who saw the switch misplaced and recognised the danger, had It not been for th« fact that the train was a few minutes late, thus giving the track walker sufficient time to set the switch right for the main track. The engineer of the train would have been unable to see the misplaced switch in time to stop the train, as the switch is on a curve, and there were three loaded coal cars on the siding Into which the train would have crashed if it had been diverted from the main track. Amal' Copper Atchison com B. R. T. .. . B. & O. .. . Can Pacific Ches & Ohio St Paul . . . C. F. I  75 Mi 116% 93 % 88 D4 116 y« 175 60% 92% 87% 115% 173% thp communication, inasmuch as it gave all the details of what the councils mu?t do. It sounded, he said, as if the councllmen were boys and had to be Instructed. The motion was carried without dissent. Somebody asked Mr. Mizer these questions: "Did you live at the Hotel Rossmore with a red headed woman as your wife? I)ld you keep a gambling house at Cape Nome, Alaska, sell it out for several hundred thousand dollars and lose the money back over the tables to the new owner?" 59% 188% 74% 186% Delegates who chose to do so, left for their homes last evening. Others remained for the final session of the joint conference. This will be for the final adjournment of the interstate Joint conference, recess of this afternoon having been taken to allow the miners' convention to ratify or reject the report of the scale committee. In this last meeting lies a possibility for a settlement of the dispute. Erie  L. & N. . . . Met St Ky . Mo. Pacific Mex Central N. Y. Central Am Smelter Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania 47% 47% Mr. McAndrew, chairman of the 'leht and water comcittee, was called to the chairman's desk and bids for electric lighting were received. Three bids were received and read. They were as follows: 151% Municipal. $28.34 122 V4 103 121 101% 121 102% Jamestown, N. Y. arc "Whew!" said Mtzner, not at all put out. "That's good. I never lived with any woman as my wife at the Rossmore, although I've stopped there from time to time. 25% 1G1 25 150% 166 y* 25% 151 166% Detroit, Mich, arc 37.00 35,00 Danville, Pa., incandescent.... 9.00 Private Corp. $46.80 Danville, Pa., arc Fid of William Babcock. William Babcock, of New York, had the following bid: 168 92% 91 G4 143% 91% 54% 143% 54% 144% Bloomsburg. Pa., arc Bloomsburg. Pa., Incandescent 12.00 SPECIAL NOTICES Arc lamp according to the specifications for a ten year contract for $60 a year. Incandescent light for a 10 year contract, $17 a year. "As to Nome. I did pretty much everything up there that they let me do, except keep a gambling house. I gambled some, but as other men do, for the fun of it. I was a prospector, promoter, speculator, and so on." 97% 141 "Only by the operators meeting the demand of their employes for an advance of wages can the question be reopened," according to the motion to adjourn framed by Secretary W. D. Ryan, of District No. 12/ Illinois. This evidence fits well with the story of the murder. It was committed between 1 and 2 o'clock Sunday morning. December 17, near the-, forks of between the Mayo and Pfelffer houses. The victim, who was of powerful build, was beaten on the head with a stone and then a bullet was sent Into his body, which was reached a few minutes after by men living in the neighborhood. Three men were seen by persons who witnessed the crime and they dashed down the main Port Griffith road. Johnstown, Pa., arc 40.00 Peo Gas . . . . Reading , . Rock Island . . So Pacific .. . So Rwy com . T. C. & I. Union P&ciflc . U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel pfd . Wabash ,. 99% 143% 98 141% Harrisburg. Pa., arc 47.00 OP SPECIAL INTEREST TO LADIES 28 69% 42% M i 68% 41% 158% 156% 27% Plymouth, Pa., arc York, Pa., arc 50.00 49.28 The ladles of Plttston and vicinity Enclosed arc lamp, 2,000 candle power, 10 year contract, $72.50 a year. Incandescent lamp In connection with enclosed arc lamp, for same term. $17 a year. 69% 41% 162 158 Brie. Pa arc 58.40 are Invited to call and see our new 164% 158% The Final Conference. Norrlstown, Pa., arc 59.48 display of White Embroidered and Indianapolis,4 Feb. 2.—The joint scale committee of the central competitive district, consisting of Western Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana, came to a final agreement. It was decided to report the disagreement to a Joint conference to be called at 2 o'clock. Before the committee adjourned the operators submitted a final proposition, which was to continue the present scale with Its present conditions. The Illinois operators insisted upon an 'additional clause placing on the miners an additional cost of mining coal caused by shot flrers' bills and other legislation. The miners rejected the proposition unanimously and stood united against any proposition that did not give an increase In wages. Cincinnati, O., arc Wllkesbarre, Pa., arc 60.00 60.00 Dotted Swiss and White Waistings. The bidder agreed to furnish free light for municipal offices, city hall and fire stations, during the term of the contract. Washington, Feb. 2.—Secretary Bonaparte has recommended to the president, through the department of justice, that Midshipman Miller of Kentucky. sentenced to dismissal from the Naval academy for hazing, be pardoned. Midshipman Miller stood near the head of liis clash, and the evidence at his trial showed that he had done a great deal during his career at the academy to put down hazing. The offense of which he was convicted was shown to be of a mild form, without brutality or Intention of cruelty. Ask* Proident to Pardon Middy. 46% 113% 45% 112% 45% 45% 112% Mr. Ross has expressed a doubt as to the authenticity of these figures but hereto attached are communications certified to by the city clerks of the respective cities, attesting to the genuineness of the statements. I now reiterate my former declaration and with greater emphasis that a contract for open arc lamps In excess of $60 and incandescent lamps 25 candle power for more than $16 is an extravagant expenditure of public money. A contract in excess of the above prices yields an enormous profit to the contracting company above the legitimate expenses of management, operation, a reasonable dividend on the capital stock Including depreciation in value of plant. Every one of the private corporations enumerated in the foregoing list are chartered under the laws of the State, pay the legitimate claims against them and have filed with each municipality .a bond guaranteeing the faithful performance of the contract and so far have not failed to perform any obligation agreed to. The stock has just arrived and con- 45% 45% tains a very pretty assortment for Executed on Glttcau Scaffold. spring waists. Priced from 15c to No bid was offered by Mr. Babcock for a period less than ten years. Washington, D. C., Feb. 2.—With a quartette on the scaffold singing "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," William Hamilton, colored, was hanged at the district jail at 7:02 o'clock this morning, as the penalty for murdering his common-law wife, June 1, 1904. The condemned man spent the night: reading the Bible and writing articles for Methodist papers. He was confined In the cell occupied by Gltteau, the assassin of President Garfield, and was executed on the same scaffold on which Gitteau paid the penalty for his crime. 25c a yard, A second witness, also a foreigner, testified that he had seen the men standing near to where the crime was committed. The prisoners did not testify and were sent to jail. Special sale of Galland's Muslin Un- The Citizens' Electric Illuminating Bid of Cltlaetm' Oo. derwear. The quality of these goods ((Continued on Page Bight.) At the hearing the prosecution was represented by Assistant District Attorney Salsburg and the defendants by Attorney James McQuade. The prosecutor was John Skrickus. need no comment—they are acknowl- edged as the best. New assortment, all styles and sizes. Saw® CLARA WAGNER'S. Spring wall paper. Walter Barrett's. Union Men Want to Go to Jail. LIVE OR DRESSED CHICKENS Chicago, Feb. 2.—Five hundred members of Typographical uulon No. 10 voted unanimously to go to jail. As they are on strike they estimated they might save the $1,000 fine assessed against the union by Judge Holdom if they were permitted to work out the amount In prison. They were disappointed when their attorney told them that if the tine was upheld by the higher courts it would have to be paid. All kinds repairing. See Garrison. can be had at this market tomorrow In caucus the operators of the southwest district agreed to submit the matter of a new wage agreement to arbitration, the arbitrators to consist of one member of the Supreme court of each of the states of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and the Indian Territory.} Thlp proposition was submitted to a Joint conference of the miners and operators of the district. Also a large variety of choice stock Washington, Del., Feb. 2.—A grinding mill, In- the upper Haglaw yard of E. I. Du Pont Co., blew up this morning, killing Henry Buchanan and injuring several other powder workers.Fatal Powder Explosion SPECIAL NOTICES. fresh meats, Including Veal, Pork IS YOUR WATCH RUNNING RIGHT Lamb and Beef. Fresh eggs. Our Personal attention given to all own make sausage, pudding and bo- Bv takinc ad"\ amain logna. Fine saur kraut. Fancy mixed watch and clock repairing at this pickles. Choice bacon and hams. "WV of the big- shoe bar anis Queen Alexandra Goes to Copenhagen store, and work guaranteed, Detroit. give Red Star Stamps. Orders deliv- being offered at the Lop don, Feb. 2.—Queen Alexandra, daughter of the late Ktng Christian of Denmark, left here this morning for Copenhagen to attend the funeral services over the remains of her father. HARRY W. YASEEN. The Lighting Commission of Detroit. Michigan, In their report to council state that the city has 3,000 arc lamps and 15,000 incandescent* and the total cost for lighting for the year Is *200,000 and this amount Includes depreciation in value, increased cost of fuel, union wages and added to the cost of each arc is $30 agreed to by Mr. Ross as being a fair price on account of underground conduit system in the principal streets. If the city of Detroit was compelled to pay the price submitted to councils by the Plttston Co. it would cost 13(50,- 000 allowing about 16 per annum for each incandescent lamp and the city of Plttston pays $17, Detroit saves $100,000 yearly under municipal ownership. If Detroit had the over- ered, or better yet, have our meat To Probe Valaneia Wreck. Adjournment was Immediately taken to give the miners an opportunity to consider the* proposition. Jeweler. 63 N. Main St. CLEJUMLNOE SHE Washington. Feb. 2.—Secretary MetCalf of the department of commerce and labor ordered a thorough and searching investigation of the Valencia wreck off Vancouver and the conduct of officers and crew of that steamship as well as the officers of the steamers Topeka and Queen, which went to the assistance of the disabled vessel. WE GIVE ATTENTION wagon call at your house. The Joint conference of central district miners and operators after a 20 minutes' session this afternoon adjourned to meet tomorrow morning. Promptly to the irregularities of your HALLOCK'8 MEAT MARKET, 28 South Main Street. There is more Catarrh la this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be Incurable. For a great many yearn doctors pronounced It a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proved Catarrh to be a constitutional disease and therefore requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Pure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney ft Co.. Toledo. Ohio, Is the only conBtltutional cure on the market . It Is taken Internally In doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case It falls to cure. Send for circulars and testimonial*. Address: F. J. CHENEY * CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Drugerlsts. 75c. Take nail's Family Pills for constipation.timepiece and guarantee to place It In FRESH SHELL CLAMS The report of the scale committee announcing a disagreement was read, and was made of record. President Mitchell then asked the operators If they had any other proposition to make, and F. L. Robblns replied for the operators that he had not. good running order. Our stock of for chowder or fritters; taken from watches include all the high grade the shell if desired. Fine prime oys- now in progress at the standard movements, and the factory guarantee Is backed by our personal ters for frying or stewing opened daily. House Busy With Rate Bill. Washington. Feb. 2.—The discussion of the railroad rate bill was continued and prosecuted with vigor. So many speaker* have come to the front on this measure that the house agreed to meet at 11 o'clock hereafter until the debate la ended. guarantee. We have a big variety of the finest quality oysters In the city. The conference then adjourned and jthe miners immediately went Into session. W. D. Ryan, chairman of the Joint conference of the central district and secretary of the Illinois miners, reported to the miners' convention the situation, and moved to refuse the proposition of the operators. He urged that no agreement be cases so you can get very well suited All the varieties of fresh or salt flsh; Boston Shoe whether you wish to buy a gents' finnan haddle or dried herring. Sea- watch or ladles' watch. Headquarters sonable vegetables. Choice oranges Store 0 for anthracite souvenirs and Plttston and new nuts. post cards. SHARP'S MARKET, 79 North Main Street. LEWIS, THE JEWELER. (Continued on Pag® Nine.) Both phones. Try Bohan'a pies, cakes and bread.