Pittston Gazette

              \ IWKATBXR INDICATIONS. A : THE HOME PAPER » For the""' People of Ptttoton and Vicinity. • ' Df f OrH AliL THE HOME NEWS. Forecast Until 8 p. nv Tomorrow for Eaalnrn Pennirfnnto- Fair tonight, with a cold wave; temperature about Ave degrees above zero by Tuesday -)Ti*»rr |ng; Tuesday, .fair '■" **" ____ Historical Soci£t\ 5bin luatR. — C TWO CENTS A FORTY CENTS A I FY. I TP. WEEKLY EST. DAILY EBT. BT TREATY. A GREAT REVIVi TERRIFIC EXPLOSION OF STEAM BOILER. INSURANCE INVESTIGATION Collieries WJU Work Tonior- Legislative Committee at iburg Countess About to Sue for ; of Weatlicr Is Cause. Millions Must Be Secured in Script WU1 Probably Complete Its Work Today. Torrey and Alexander &t Separation. Work in Philadelphia. £ ■ An order countermanding the official notice sent out by the Pennsylvania Coal Co. last Saturday, in which it was state4 ,the collieries would be Idle Monday and Tuesday, was issued this morning, and It is to the effect that all the collieries will resume work tomorrow mortHiig. The Hillside Coal & Iron Co., had also announced a two day shut-down, has issued orders to the sajne efTect as the Pennsylvania, regarding its Butler, Hillside and Consolidated workings, which means that these collieries will resume also tomorrow morning. Harrlsburg, Pa„ Feb. 5.—The legislative Insurance Investigation will probably close today with the taking of the testimony of Israel G., Stone, of Tioga county, after which the committee will begin the preparation of Its report for transmission to the Senate and House. Under the resolution authorizing the Inquiry into the methods of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the big fees of the actuary, the committee must report not later than Tuesdfy. OPENING MEETINGS Great Damage Done This Morning at Delahunty Dyes ing Machine Co.'s Works arid the Watchman and Night Fireman, Hiram Davenport, Was Killed by Explosion. THE COUNT MAY FIGHT OPPONENTS HOPEFUL. Were Attended by ThousrHis Political Career Endan- Certificates of Indebtedness Rising in Value. gered by the Affair. ands of People. WONDERFUL FLIGHT OF THE BOILER WHICH EXPLODED New York, Feb. 5.—A private dispatch from Paris received in this city confirmed the report that the Countess de Castellane, who was Miss Anna Gould before her marriage, is to sue her husband, Count Boni, for a separation. It is said she has had detectives following him for some time past and that the suit will bristle with sensational stories. Washington, Feb. 5—The attention of Secretary Root and of members of the senate committee on foreign relations has been called to a "joker" in the Santo Domingo treaty, and it is reported that it is causing them great worry. The "joker" is In article 1. which reads: "The United States undertakes to secure an arrangement of all obligations of the Dominican foreign as well as domestic; the arrangement for payment and the' conditions of amortization, the consideration of conflicting and unreasonable claims and the decision as to the validity and amount of all pending claims, already liquidated and accepted, or which may be established." The chief purpose of the investigation Is to obtain information that will aid the present extra session of the Legislature to formulate legislation for the government of the insurance department. The investigation has brought out the Information that under the present fee system In the department the commissioner receives more than $50,000 a year In personal fees. In addition to his salary of J3,- 000, and that former commissioners Philadelphia, Fob. 5.—After a four years' evangelistic campaign which took them through Australia, India, England. Ireland, Scotland, Wales anjil Canada, the Rev. Reuben A. Torrty and Charles M. Alexander, the revivalists, yesterday began in this city a three months' mission, which Is expected to eclipse any similar movement ever undertaken here. Two large meetings were held In the armory of the Second regiment, NV O. / The change In schedule was made necessary by the sudden change in weather during the past 48 hours. The collieries were Idle Friday and Saturday last and it was intended to extend the shut-down but the cold snap that came on so sharpened the coal trade that the rush necessitated the countermanding of the previous orders. 1 i ■ Portion of the Boiler Wsighing 7,000 Pounds Was Hurled Over the Tops of the Delahunty Company Buildings, Tore Through Brick Wall, Landing on Fourth Floor of Alpine Mill. ' Details came out to the effect that the countess left tlie Castellane mansion after a violent scene with the count, In which she, with much indignation, made serious accusations against him. WOMAN ALMOST BURNED have also received the greater portion of the fees of the actuary, which aggregated $33,000 a year. P., the first In tho afternoon and the second last night. So great was the interest that there was an overflow at several thousand persons who wore unable to gain admittance to the big building and hundreds attended servlr ces in nearby churches. VThe arrangements for the opening meetings were perfect and the satisfactory way thoy were carried out and the interest aroused in tho movement was ex« tremely gratifying not only to  Torrey but to the clergymen and others who are in charge of the revival With terrific force a boiler in the lire room of the Delahunty Dyeing Machine Co.'s works on East street, in the Oregon section of the city, exploded for some unknown cause at 4:35 't,hls morning, killing the night fireman and doing much damage to the works and to surrounding property. One half of the boiler was reduced to junk and the other half was thrown, practically intact, a distance of several hundred feet and deposited on the fourth floor of the Alpine mill, after having tore a gaping hole in the brick wall of the mill building. The dead fireman and watchman was Hiram Davenport, a man who had spent years about boilers and was accounted an expert fiveman. The crushed body of the dead man was found under a pile of debris four hours after the accident. He had, in all probability, been instantly killed. Wlien the news of the explosion spread about this morning large numbers of people visited the scene and viewed thlf wreckage. Of the fire room there was nothing left but a small boiler, with half its brick supports torn aside and the outer walls reduced to a heap of bricks and dust, which were Intermixed with splintered timbers of adjacent buildings and sheets of metal that had formed the boiler. There was scarcely one of the adjoining shops of the machine company but bore traces of the explosion. The machine shop had one side tore out and there was nothing left of the blacksmith shop. Th|o woodwork shops were more or less damaged. The frame building directly In front of the boiler room had a sectton of the ridge torn from the roof, where the half of the destroyed boiler had skimmed It as It was hurled through the air and through the wall of the Alpine mill building. The jagged hole In the mill Is about ten feet in circumference ,the lower extremity of It about a foot beneath the flooring. mains and they were removed to his establishment. The governor's call for the extra session provides for legislation for the abolition of the fees of this office and the prospects are that the; Legislature will not only do this, but enact legislation abolishing the actuary's fees and placing that official 011 a salary, and increasing the commissioner's salary to $6,000 or $8,000 a year. The actuary now receives 2 cents per $1,000 for life insurance valued. Anna Gould was married to Count Paul Ernest Boniface de Castellane on March 7, 1895. at the home of her brother George, 8.77 Fifth avenue. The ceremony, which was performed by Archbishop Corrlgan, was marked by its magnificence. Mrs. William Fowler's Narrow Escape from Death. | -The total loss resulting from the explosion has not been accurately figured as yet. but Mr. Delahunty said this morning that, roughly estimating, the. company's loss would approximate $12,000. Of this amount, It Is believed j that they can recover only $5,000, although they carried over $20,000 fire [ insurance. The boiler was insured for $5,000, and it was entirely de- I molished. The fire insurance will probably bo withheld since there was no lire. After the debris Is disposed of the repairs will be at once started and the plant put In shape to resume operations as soon as possible. This will take several weeks at the very least and may take some months. , It was the original intention of the president that the money collected from the Domlnlenn customs should be used in settlement of the foreign claims only. Under the heading of domestic claims will come between $8,000,000 and $0,000,000 of scrip of "la deuda deferldn,'' the deferred debt. The scrip for forty years has been of practically no value, not worth ."i cents on the dollar, because of the doubt whether it ever would be redeemed. Now the officials of the Dominican government have bought up all this scrip they could reach, paying all the way from 2 to 30 cents on the dollar. Senor Ernillo Joubert, the minister from Snnto Domingo, himself has admitted that he would not now sell the scrip he holds for 75 cents on the dollar, as he believes it will be worth par the minute the treaty Is ratified by the senate of the United States. Iler Clothing Became Ignited front a Yard Fire and in an Instant Was Had to Settle Count's Debts. AH Ablaze—Presence of Mind The bride's dowry was $18,000,000. Count JJoni Wflflt it princely palace in Paris, an exact reproduction of the Grand Trianon at Versailles, the home of Marie Antoinette, and stocked it with the choicest treasures of art. In it he and the countess gave magnificent entertainments. In five years Count Boni had spent $7,000,000 and was heels over ears in debt. A settlement resulted in cutting down the income of the countess to $200,000. Alone Saved Her IJfe— Stone is one of the four men on the pay roll of the insurance department under the Durham administration, and who, according to thejtestimony of Deputy Commissioner JHcCulloch, was never at the office orl|Derformed any service. Two of the lather men, R. V. J. Reed and Charles# B. Grey of Philadelphia, testified befC$fc-e the committee Saturday that they had both done service for the State, although neither could remember very little work that he had done. The fourth, Edward J. Davis, of Phoenixville, may also appear and give testimony, although no return had been made of the subpoena issued for him when the committee adjourned Saturday after- Forced to Ckwu Doors. Neighbors Hurried to The Second regiment armory has a ! seating capacity of rD,500 and long before the hour set for the opening of the afternoon meeting the doom had to be closed. There were no formalities in beginning the services. Mn I Alexander, the musical director, opened the meeting by having the choir of 600 voices sing revival hymns, after which Mr. Torrey delivered his introductory sermon, taking his text from Proverbs 11:30, "He that winneUl souls is wise." Her Assistance. That Mrs. William Fowler, of Elizabeth street, Oregon Heights, did not fall a victim to Are last Saturday afternoon was due to a combination of presence of mind on her part and good fortune. Her clothing was all ablaze and yet she emerged from this serious predicament with scarcely any injuries. The boiler weighed about 15,000 pounds and one-half of it Is resting on the fourth floor of the Alpine building. The terrific force with which it was torn apart threw this section a distance of fully 200 feet and It tore through a brick wall as if it had been made of paper. The floor Is of hardwood make, with hardwood joists and iron supports. Had it not been for such strong construction this 7,000 pound weight would have torn through It and done damage to the extent of thousands of dollars. As it is. holes are torn in the floor at different points. ,The boiler section rests a dozen feet from the opening It forced. In almost the same position it had stood In the boiler room. Inside it are many of the tubes of which It was formed. It will be no small work to remove the section atid it may be necessary to oreak it where It lie's. It Is possible that it can be removed with block and tackle. The three children of the Castellanes are George. Boni and Jay, the last named being the youngest and named after .Tay Gould, father of the countess. Mrs. Fowler built a Are In the yard and, as children were playing about it, she from the house to warn them of their danger. In doing so she herself stepped too close to the flames and the bottom of her dress became ablaze. In an instant the cloth was one flame, placing Mrs. Fowler In imminent danger. Instead of running the woman threw herself on the ground and rolled over several times as quickly an she could, in the meantime calling loudly for help. Her movements fended to keep the flames from spieading, but It is not likely that she could have extinguished them had not Home neighbors hurried to her reecut with several large pieces of carpet, with which the Are was quickly smothered. | Before the meeting closed ten persons in the audience arose and professed religion. The crowd that vainly attempted to get into the night meet* ing was greater than the one that was unable to participate in the afternoon services. The revival will continue III the Second regiment armory, which I sin tho northern part of the city, during the month of February. Next month it will be conducted in the Third regiment armory, situated Ui , the southern section of Philadelphia land during April the meetings will be held in the Second regiment armory. Afternoon and evening meetings will be held daily except Saturday*, which day Messrs. Alexander and Torrey have reserved for rest and study. The sequel to the separation of the count and countess is expected to lie a duel between the count and the husband of the baroness who is said to have been discovered by the countess with her husband. The baron bears a name synonymous with high finance the world over, and all Paris is awaiting the details of his demand for satisfaction.Duel of Noblemen Awaited. noon, Uauad by Revolutionist*. This "deferred debt" is the outgrowth of the Dominican revolutions of the last forty years, all of which, except the last one headed by' Morales, have been successful. Whenever a revolu- Plratrfng Foley's Honey and Tar. Foley & Co., Chicago, originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy and on account of the great merit and popularity of Foley's Honey and Tar many imitations are offered for tho genuine. These worthless imitations have similar sounding names. Beware of them. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in a yellow package. Ask for it and refuse any substitute. It is the best remedy for coughs and colds. H. H. Tinker. tionary chief of the government while operating In the field requisitioned cattle or services a voucher was given. After the revolution was won this vorcher would be exchanged at the capital for scrip of "la deuda defer!- da," duly registered in the treasury books. The breach between the Castellanes is apparently as wide as ever. She has returned to the Castellane mansion, while her husband is quartered at his cluh, and she is constantly beslog* ed. even by her own attorneys as well as by the emissaries of Count Boni, in order to effect a reconciliation. It is learned from these that the count has admitted everything and has thrown himself upon her forgiveuess. TJae circumstance of the impending duel has been brought to bear as an added argument that she should make peace with the father C»f her children before he faces the injured husband upon the field of honor. The loss to the Alpine company has not been figured up. A great amount of brick dust was made and spread over the goods on the upper floors, destroying a considerable quantity. Considering the nature of the accident, however, the loss will be comparatively small. It will probably reach in the neighborhood of $1,000. Mrs. Fowler was but very slightly hurt. Owing to the fact that she wore a heavy woolen underskirt and other woolen clothing, she was saved from very painful if not fatal burns. Tbe president and Secretary Root hnve served notice that unless the treaty be ratified just as it is now the United States will withdraw from Santo Domingo. This is exactly what the opponents of the treaty want but they are unable to see just how the president can carry out his threat without serious complications. The Instant the United States withdraws England, Germany and France, it is understood, stand ready to accept, with the consent of the Dominicans, one or two ports each. TWO FUNERALS OCCURRED TODAY Clioir of 8,000 Voices. * A choir of about 3,000 voices has been provided, 600 being present at each meeting. Besides the lingers, about 400 clergymen and others have volunteered to do personal work among the people or act as ushers. During the period of the revival, noonday meetings will be conducted for the benefit of business men and meetings will also be held in large industrial establishments. Mr. Torrey was among the speakers at the midday services. . • Body of Nellie Gallagher Consigned to A Healing Gospel. Kartli In St. John's—Mrs. Nea- The cause of the explosion is a mystery. The only man who was on thb ground was Mr. -Davenport and, although others arrived in a few jninutes, yet the damage had been done before they appeared and almost before the sound of the explosion died away the locality had the same appearance it bore before gangs of men were set to work cleaning up the wr eckage. The Rev. J. C. Warren, pastor of Sharon Baptist church, Bclair, Ga., says of Electric Bitters: "It's a Godsend to mankind. It cured me of a lame back, stiff joints, and complete physical coliapsc. I was so weak It took me half an hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of Electric Bitters have made me so strong I have just walked three miles In 60 minutes and feel like walking three more. It's made a new man of mo." • Greatest remedy for weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints. 8old under guarantee at Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston, Mayo's Pharmacy, drug stores. Price 00c. lon's Funeral. The funeral of Miss Nellie Gallagher took place this morning at 9 o'clock from the home of Frank Gallagher, of Tedrick street. Rev. Father Manley officiated at a high mass of requiem sung over the remains in St. John's church and interment was made In St. John's cemetery. The flower bearers were: Anthony Reap, John Martoni, Thomas Cawiey and Martin McHale. The following were pall bearers: Edward Reap, James Cawiey, Leo Maloney, Martin Murray, Thomas Toole and Michael Maloney. While the large section of the boiler was thrown in one direction, large quantities of bricks were hurled a great distance In another, directly opposite. The sound of thrD explosion seemed to carry in this direction a'so, since residents of Johnson street were thrown from their beds and others, who lived within a stone's throw of the works were not In the slightest inconvenienced, although all of them heard the report. On Johnson street, the residences of E. J. McDonnell and Mrs. Frank George suffered slightly from the explosion. In the McDonnell home two large panes of glass were broken and the porch was damaged. A. portion of the siding of the George house was smashed .by the flying bricks. The house of Mrs. Roberts, of Elizabeth street, suffered also. A new porch has recently been added to It and this was damaged. The fence surrounding this house was also badly damaged. Several other buildings in this neighborhood suffered to a lesser degree. The count denies himself to all but bis Intimate friends. One of these is authority for the statement that Bon! looks forward to the encounter with uo great: reluctance. He has fought duels before and is confident of his skill. The committee In charge of the revival has spared no money in at-' tempting to arouse the religious intersest of the people of the city.  bills and small cards announcing meetings have been distributed by thousands and throughout the city dead walls and fences, side by side with theatrical advertisements, large posters bearing a picture of the cross, and appropriate Bible verses may be seen. The religious awakening is expected to cost close to $50,000, which sum is being collected through  eral contributions of the citleens of the city. ■* u.. Commission Favors Lock Canal. The report of the explosion aroused the entire neighborhood but was not generally heard at any great distance; except toward lower West Ptttston. Several residents in the immediate neighborhood were thlrown from their beds by the concussion. Mr. Stubbs. who is employed as fireman at the Alpine Knitting mill, said that the sound was not very great in the direction of the mill and that a greater t.oulid was caused by the force with which the section of the boiler struck the iva.U and tore through it. Within a few minutes several men were on the scene, but It was too dark to see what had happened and some lanterns were secured. The men then went cautiously over the ground until they found the cause of the report. Washington, Feb. 5.—The report of the Isthmian canal commission, recording its decision in favor of an eightyfive foot level lock canal, was submitted to Secretary Taft. Tlia report is accompanied lDy the report of the board of engineers, the majority of whom declared for a sea level canal. It will now be for Secretary Taft to express his own views upon the great project in an indorsement when transmitting the papers to the president. Happiness Gone, Says Countess. The rematns of the late Mrs. Mary Nealon were laid to rest this morning in St. John's cemetery. The funeral took place from the homg. of Mrs. Anthony Newcomb, of Carroll street and many friends were in attendance. A high mass of requiem was sung in St. John's church at 10:15 by Rev. Father Jordan. The pall bearers wore: William Sweeney, Thomas Mc- Donough, John Newcomb. Thomas McGuinness. James Mortimer and Michael Kelly. "My happiness has disappeared," wept the countess as she repulsed representatives of her husband's family who were seeking to make peace. "I have borne much," she is alleged to have said, "but this I never can overlook. It is too shameful." LOCAL PROMOTERS IN WILKESBARRE New Bank in liOucr Set-lion of the City Due to the Work of A. J. UurlDer Nevertheless, it Is predicted by those who know them both that the American countess will relent in the end. Meanwhile all aristocratic Paris is buzzing with the affaire Castellane. It is not often that the clubs and drawing rooms have to discuss a morsel that involves high society, high politics and high finance. It is acknowledged that the cutting off of Count Boui's income by his wife will bring his political career to a close, even if his constituents, devout Catholics, could forgive his commission of the statutory offense. Those engaged in the work of evangelism hope that the revival  here will Bpread throughout the country and arouse an Interest such as that witnessed In Great Britain. After their three months' work in this city Messrs. Torrey and Alexander will go to Atlanta in the month of May. iiiul Company Foreigners Fear Riotous Chinese. The firm of A. J. Barber &. Co., of this city, whose energy in real estate and promoting circles lias given to this vicinity several flourishing institutions, have been instrumental, with the assistance of Attorney Win. Goeckel, in forming a new bank for Wilkesburre. Announcement of the new institution was made this morning. The new bank will be known as the South Side bank and will be opened on Hazle street in the midst of a flourishing district. This is the first move toward the formation in Wilkesbarre of suburban banks, such as have been very successfully conducted for several years past in Scranton. The new bank is capitalized at $75,000, $15,000 more than was at first intended. The additional sum was made necessary by the rush for stock. The bank is a state Institution, chartered under the banking laws of 1873. It will do banking business and will pay three per cent, on savings deposits. The number of stockholders Is about 90 and will reach 125 before the doors are thrown open. Hongkong, Feb. 5. — Foreigners in Canton are in a state of great apprehension owing to the Insufficiency of police to protect them. After the looting of the residence of the Rev. Dr. Andrew Beattie, an American Presbyterian missionary at Fati, by au armed band of Chinose the guard boat was requested to send assistance, but the commander replied that bo was not empowered to comply with the request. The destroyed boiler was practically a new steam-making outfit, having been installed just about a year ago. It was given an exterior Inspection on February 2—last Friday—and was Inspected Interiorly about two months ageo. Apparently it was in first class condition. It was a return tubular boiler of 150 horse power and had stood a test of 300 pounds, though 80 was the maximum pressure used. It was equipped with a safety valve and had all the up-to-date appliances. The recent inspection was made by an expert in the employ of the Casualty company that carried the Insurance. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, uud until the last few years was supposed to lie incurable. For u great many years doctors pronounced It a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and hy constantly falling 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 Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market . It Is taken Internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mueous surfaces of the system. The} offer one hundred dollars for any case It fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY * CO., Toledo, O. An alarm of fire was turned in and the department responded, but its sorvlces were not needed, as there was t;o Hie except some smouldering rags, among the debris. A telephone message brought Joseph P. Delahunty, jr., and Clarence Delahunty to the works and they at once made plans for searching for the missing fireman and cleaning up the wreckage. Tinning, Plumbing floating dona atv Ash's. Oil heaters at Ail'l Finest line of wall icr at Barrett's.- Chamberlain to Head New Party. Boni'a Cousin Daniss Report. London, Feb. 5.—That there is a split In the Unionist party is recognised as an existing fact by the Unionist newspapers. They say it is definitely known that Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain have agreed to disagree and that it is believed Mr. Chamberlain will withdraw frorf his adhesion to Mr. Balfour and organize a separate party on tariff reform. For some hours it was not known whether Mr. Davenport was dead or alive. A sea re h of the ruins showed no trace of him, and it was hoped that he had seen the danger of an impending explosion in time to make his escape. Since his duties were those of watchman, as well as night lireman, it was thought that he might have been in some other section of the works at the time, but the acci- New York, Feb. 5.—Cointe Armnml de Gontuut Blron, a cousin of Com to Boni de Castellane, said that he had received from Paris the following cablegram: "Say that It Is not true. Boni." Assuming that the cablegram referred to the report that the Countess de Castellane had begun an action for separation from her husband, the Comte de Oontaut Biron, who Is a frequent visitor at the home of the couple, declared that the denial confirmed his own opinion regarding the report, that It Is wholly untrue. Mr. Davenport had been in the employ of the Delahunty company for about three years. Prior to that time he had worked about boilers for many years. He was a first class fireman. Sold by Druggists 75c. Take Ilall's Family Pills for constipation.Fresh shell oysters at Sharp's, Mi\ Davenport was 62 years old. He was born in vShiekshlnny, but since his youth lived in this vicinity. For the past 20 years the family home has been on Parsonage street. Mr. Davenport was employed for a score of years as fireman and engineer at the Patterson lumber yard. He was a man r;f a very genial and pleasant disposition. It was seldom that his face bore other than a smile and his kindly manner won him many friends. We buy old gold and silver. J. A Lelbnon, 93 N. Main St. dent happened Just about the hour he would be preparing to get up steam for the morning and this led to the belief that his dead body would bo found among the ruins. All the workmen who could be secured were set to work at once to look for the body and they searched for some time abut the various sections of where the boiler room had stood, but without success. Finally they started to work near the rear foundation of the exploded boiler and at that point, under a foot and a half of bricks, the remains of Mr. Davenport were found. They lay behind the smaller boiler, which stood alongside the boiler that exploded.  Miners to Deliver an Ultimatum. PEPSOIDS Cur® Djnpepila. UuUUUIUI Dr. Oidmau'a Proscription is a goaranteed cure fur I)vsiDep«i», Indigestion Ud ail Stomach trouble. Price SO Cants. Sold and recommended by Evans' pharmacy 628 Luzerne avenue, West Pittston; Mayo'a pharmacy, 87 Armory block, Pittston. Iudlanapolis, Iud., Feb. 5.—It is said that the United Mine Workers of America before adjournment of the present session of the executive board will Instruct Secretary W. B. Wilson to prepare a formal strike order, effective on April 1, in order to avoid the reassembling of the board after the adjournment of the present session. By taking advantage of the big shoe b&rfcains bfcing offered *at the It Is expectcd that the bank will start business in about three months. A site has been selected and will bo fitted up' in the near future. It is located so as to be convenient to all the section In which It Is located and to appeal also to Ashley people. Among the Industrial Institutions that are located In the neighborhood are: The Hazard Rope Works, the Wyoming Valley Machine Shops, the Galland mills, the Doran Lace Co., the Ashley shops, a stocking factory and others. All the stockholders are business men who live below South street. Whistled In 8unday School. Catnpello, Mass., Feb. 5.—Whistling was Introduced Into the Sunday school service of the South Congregational church. A well known hymn was chosen, and after the orchestra had played the air every man, woman and child who could whistled the tune. SPECIAL NOTICES. Kill The deceased was a member of the Knights of Honor, of Garden Village lodge, Odd Fellows, and of the Order of Red Men. Besides his widow, the following children survive him: Mrs. John Stocker, of Qiddings street; Mrs. John Naah, of Frothlngham street; Mrs. John Charlton, of Parsonage street; Mrs. Stephen Wilson, of Parsonage street, and the following at home: Lillian, Julia, Edith and Katherine. IS YOUR WATCH RUNNING RIGHT Newark, N. J., Feb. 5.—Reports from various parts of the state show the cold snap has played havoc In the agricultural and horticultural districts. The peach crop seems practically ruined, and grass and winter wheat undoubtedly have suffered severely. Cold 8nap Hurts Jersey Crops. Personal attention given to all watch and clock repatritig at this British Statesman Loses Wife. ■# store, and work guaranteed. London, Feb. 5.—Lady Grey, wife of Sir Edward Grey, the foreign minister, who sustained a concussion of the brain by being thrown from her trap at Blllngham. Northumberland, last Thursday, Is dead. HARRY W. YASEEN. now in pi*ogre$S at the What took Mr. Davenport to the place where his body was found Is not known. The boilers were so built that all the mechanism that needed to be touched was within two feet of the front. It may have been that he discovered some defect and went In to investigate it just before the boiler burst. Nearly every bone in the body was broken, but the features had been scarcely marred. Undertaker Howell took charge of the re- Jeweler, 63 N. Main St. Doctored Nine Year* for Tetter.— Mr. James Gaston, merchant, of WilkeRbarre, Pa., writes: "For nine years I have been disfigured with Tetter on my hands and face. At last I have found a cure in Dr. Agnew's Ointment. It helped me from the first application, and now I am permanently cured."—34. Sold by H. H. Tinker. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. There will be services at the family home, 117 Parsonage street, conducted by Rev. -Robert Holmes. Interment will be made In Plttston cemetery. SEE THE NEW LINE Boston Shoe ' Berlin, Feb. 5.—The Vossische Zet tung says that a strong majority in the bundesrath, the German federal council, wants Germany to wage a tariff war with the United States, Want Tariff War With Us. of white embroidered and dotted Sfe-iss Roumanian King Seriously III. at Clara Wagner's, 18 S. Main. 6 Store,, \ 79 North Main Street. Vienna, Feb. 5.—Klug Charles of Rouutanla is seriously 111 with an arterial affection. RED STAR STAMPS to all purchasers at Fallock's Meat Moral—Insure your boilers In the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Co. P. H. Repp. Inspector and Solicitor. Novelty stoves and ranges, Ash's. Heating stoves ana ranges, Ash's. „ Paints and oils. Walter Barrett's. Market. Try our pork sausage. D»■»"*' ■* ■mi mi r —