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grafts ■ ' iU r IWEATHBR INDICATIONS. Forecast * p. m. Tomorrow for i Wni ''r,\ %■ : :D1 Society L. Fair .j. tonight; fair and not quite so cold on Wednesday. / * * THE HOME) PAPER . IL- m For the People of Ptttaton m) Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. TWO C FORTY ( A COPY. A MONTH. J EH 56th I WEEK! 1 DAILY E ,Y E91: 8T. BT 2. p: TAIL FOR A VOTE. a. 3R )RD IN IN I INSANE ITALIAN WAS FOUND TODAY HNS MA National President Will Meet Anthra- ,i ilus the Record in 7 a. m.—Tcm- Kisliig. Man Who Tried to Jump Into Fire lo- cite Leaders In Wllkosbarre on / Friday. Nine Below Zero This Locality i pcratui Patterson Says Caucus Vio- Wallace Says Cromwell is Greater than Commission. President Roosevelt Praises the Soldier. cated at Nu an go la—Hands Burn- Interesting Ceremony at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 6.—Presi- President Mitchell will probably leave here on Wednesday for Wllkesbarre. A meeting' of the officers and executive board of the three anthracite coal districts to be held in Wllkesbarre on Friday will prepare a proposition to be submitted to the anthracite operators and representatives of the railroads at a meeting to be held In New York on Feb. 15. The national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned yesterday. President Mitchell refused to discuss the work of the board. Secretary Wilson said no statement would be given out at this tlm4.' cd. Feet Frozen. lated Constitution. This is winter. {For three days past —in fact, ever since the ground hog took a sneak back for another nap, there have been--* premonitions of "something doing? in, the winter line, but it was not until last night that the old ice king settlad down in this section in earnest. Thq mercury, after having for weeks played about the middle of the tube and often taking a look at the summer heat mark, sank lower and lower and almost hid Itself in the little bulb that is 'way below zero. At 7 o'clock this morning the temperature in several sectlony vas nine below zero. It recordelh/this at the WUter street bridge, the drug store of Farrer, Peck and Roberts, in West Pittston. the Forest Castle brewery, and in the hill section of this city. In Wilkesbarre, it registered Ave below at the Sterling at 7 o'clock and ten below on the heights surrounding the town. At Olen Summit and Bear Creek it was ten below. Tho Insane Italian who made an endeavor to commit suicide yesterday by crawling Into the furnace at Buttonwood colliery, was found today at Nuangola. He was a pitiable object and was taken to the Hazleton lockup. His hands wore badly burned where they had come In contact with the coals of the fire box, and his feet were frozen. He had a deep cut In his head, where he struck an edge of the furnace while being drawn out. It Is believed that the man walked all night and a part of this morning on the hills. He will be committed to an Institution. From the dress suit ease he left at the Buttonwood It was learned that his name is Peter Slesapile and that he worked as a miner. Carlisle School. REPRESENTS OLD CO. WITNESSED BY 1,000. PRESIDENT IS PRAISED LIEUT. TAYLOR SCORED Said to be Advocating Upholds Sentence of Man Dillon, Famous Football Player, the Groom. ( Rate Bill Rebate Continued Claims of French. Who Snubbed Privat3. in the House. Washington. Feb. 6.—Senator Morgan. during three hours of leading questions directed to former Chief Engineer John F. Wallace before the senate committee on interoceanlc canals, disclosed the extent of the connection of William Nelson Cromwell, the New York lawyer, with the proposed Panama canal. Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 6.—Charles D$.- lon, famous as a guard on the Cantlate Indian football team, and Miss ftoAt Lafarge, a Crow Indian and graduate of the school here, were married last evening at the school before over 1,000 persons. Washington, Feb. 8.—In a letter to Secretary Taft President Roosevelt says that "the uniform of the enlisted man (of the army or navy) is a badge of honor" and that it entitles the wearer "to peculiar consideration." Washington, Feb. 6.—The senate was treated to a distinct sensation by Mr. Patterson (Dem., Colo.), who followed up his retirement of last Saturday from the Democratic caucus by introducing in the senate a resolution in effect declaring the action of the caucus lo have been contrary to the constitution. of the United States. National board member E. S. Mc- Cullough, of Michigan, said after the board adjourned that It must not be regarded as official but It is hls\belief that the minors will suspend work before there will be an acceptance of any proposition which does not carry with It an increase in wages. Mr. McCullough said that every possible effort will be exhausted to secure an adjustment before strike action is taken. He said that If a suspension does come It would be preceded by a meeting of the national board, which would lisue the strike call necessary to bring the men from the mines. The board adjourned to meet again at the call of President Mitchell. The wedding was a military affair throughout, all of the Indians taking part wore the new, showy cavalry uniform lately adopted by the government, while the Indian girls were dressed In white. The best man was Arthur Sheldon, the famous halfback, a splendid type of the modern red man. The bride selected Miss Lou French, a Umatilla Indian frowi Oregon, as maid of honor. The bride's maids were Miss Anna Govltney. from New Mexico; Miss Christine Chllds. Crow Indian, Montana; Miss Minnie Nick. The ushers were Alfred Venne, physical director at the Institution. Pueblo Indian; William Scholder, Mission Indian, California, the new captain of the football team; Albert Exdendine, Kiowa, Indian Territory. Secretary Taft transmitted the proceedings of the court martial of Lieutenant Roy I. Taylor, who was redjiced twelve flies for unbecoming conduct toward an enlisted mnn of his command. A sergeant of his company occupied a seat at a theater in front of Taylor. At the tatter's request or direction the sergeant moved to another part of the house. The court martial followed. The president's letter follows: Tlie Yellow Fever Germ Mr. Wallace announced hi* belief that Mr. Cromwell, who has been acting an adviser to Secretary Taft and the isthmian canal commission. Is u "dangerous" man to have anything to Jo with the enterprise. He asserted that Mr. Cromwell's acts in connection with canal affairs might be translated in the single word "graft" and indicated that the extent of the "gin ft" is stupendous. has recently been discovered. It bears a close resemblance to the malaria germ. To free the system from disease germH the most effective remedy is Dr. King's New Life Pills. Guaranteed to cure all diseases due to malaria poison and constipation. 25c at G-eo. D. Stroll, West Plttston, Mayo'a Pharmacy, drug stores. The caucus declared it to be the duty of the Democratic senatprs to vote against the pending Santo Domivgo treaty. Toward noon the weather modified considerably. At noon it registered zero at the bridge and it was slightly above at 1 o'clock. In West Plttston it was three above at 1 o'clock this afternoon. •Mr. Patterson made no effort to se■'rive the privilege of discussing the reriojutlon at the time, but gave notice that lie would address the senate upon it at the first available opportunity. A railroader, who worked on a night .shift last night brought in a report this morning that during the night the thermometer at Fairvlew touched 22 below zero. No report approaching this has been heard from any nearby section. "In my Judgment Lieutenant Taylor committed one of the most serious faults which an officer can commit I am glad that he was reduced twelve files. It is a pleasure to record the fact that hi* offense was altogether exceptional in the body to which he belongs. I know of no other officer who has ever been guilty of similar misconduct. Fresh shell oysters at Sharp's. JURY ASKS INDICTMENT HAZLtTON'S BIG FIRE. It is expected that the Democrats generally will resist the adoption of the resolution and that the Republican senatom will sustain Mr. Patterson's contentions. Aside from the personal Interest in Mr. Patterson's political fortunes the resolution raises a new question as to the rights of senators generally, so that there is much scope for animated discussion and wide margin for difference of opinion. In all probability several days will elapse lDefore the question is settled. Mr. Wallace declared that Mr. Cromwell, though not a member of the commission, seems to have a greater power in all affairs of the canal, that he Is Interested in most of the private enterprises on the isthmus; is at once the agent, for the secretary of war. the canal commission and the French canal company; is protector of the banks, interested in the ice and electric plants, a director of the Panama railroad, as well as the fiscal agent for Panama. Business Property Worth $25,000 Destroyed. Coroner's Inquest in No. 14 The fact that the sub has been shining strongly all day has had little If any cffect. The light covering of snow remains unmelted. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Norcross, of Second Presbyterian church. The famous Indian band played the wedding march. Accident Cases. "There Is no boJy of men in this country of similar size which merits so well of the country as the body of officers and enlisted men in the army and navy of the United States. Not only should the country as a whole Jealously guard the interests of these meu and regard their honor as being identified to a peculiar degree and in a peculiar sense with Its own, but the members of the body should themselves feel the same jealous eagerness to uphold the honor and standing of all connected with it. Above all, this should be the ftbject of the officers as regards the enlisted men. Nation's Honor Involved. Blaze Wa-i ill tlic Center of the City GETTING RID OF CULIH. Request Made of District Attorney to Two -Men and Two Hor*e:s Badly After the ceremony a dance and reception were held In the gymnasium to about 200 guests. Indict tlie Pennsylvania Coal Co. Burned—Scarcity of Water Patterson Makes Statement. For Manslaughter on Account Mr. .Wallace declared that Mr. Cromwell, while representing the United States In the capacity of counsel for the commission, Is advocating a claim in favor of the old French canal company, through which the taxpayers of the United States would. If the claim he allowed, have to pay more than $2,500,000 to the Frenchmen upon a claim that was so dubious as to be suspicious and which was contracted by the French company so that It might retain unimpeached its title to the canal proper. Represents French Company. Hampered Firemen—Or- The brfdal couple left for Washington, D. C., to spend their honeymoon. While there they will call on President Roosevelt. In an Interview Senator Patterson made the following statement: of Deaths of Michael State Haalth Bureau to Prevent Use of River. lgin Vnknown N'oone and Tliomas About 10:15 o'clock last night a fire broke out In the central part of Hazleton city that destroyed property worth $25,000 before It was conquered. Besides, two firemen and two horses were badly burned. The fire started in the three-story building owned by Butcher Frank Koslowski, at the corner of Oak and Wyoming streets. That building was completely destroyed and the two adjoining buildings, owned by Joseph Shepporwlch and A. Deltsch, were also practically ruined. The flames were fanned by a lively breeze and the big buildings made a tremendous conflagration that lighted the heavens for miles around the city. The heat was so intense that the handsome residence of Henry Kunkle, some distance away, was threatened, as also was the house df John Most. The firemen played streams of water on these buildings and finally succeeded in saving them. The fire was of very mysterious origin. Several pedestrians passed the building a few moments before the fire was discovered and they saw no sign of fire. Yet when the firemen reached the building the interior was roaring like a furnace. Fortunately the fire fighting equipment was in excellent condition and the firemen did splendid work. The loss is conservatively estimated at between $25,000 and *30,000. "I am a Democrat in every liber and could not become a Republican. But my Democracy is on parallel lines with that of William J. Bryan. I heartily support every Democratic measure I'reHident Roosevelt is advancing, and he is working harder now for Democratic measures than for any other. O'Brien The wedding was originally set for last month, but a sudden attack of pneumonia sent Dillon to the hospital, and the ceremony was postponed. A coroner's jury, convened last evening, at the request of Mine Inspector McDonald, to Inquire into the deaths of Michael Noone and Thomas O'Brien, who died as the result of an explosion of gas in No. 14 drifts a few weeks ago. and rendered a verdict incriminating the Pennsylvania Coal Co. and requesting the district attorney to prosecute the company for manslaughter. It Is stated Thai a Mouth Hence an Kxamlnation into Question of Just a little Kodol after meals will relieve that fulness, belching, gas on stomach and all other symptoms of Indigestion. Kodol digests what you eat, and enables the stomach and digestive organs to perform their functions naturally. T. J. Yates. I'ouriiig Mine Waste Into Running Streams Will be "The resolution I offered announces souud Democratic doctrine. 1 was forc«!d to defend myself by the action of the Democratic caucus, and in that defense I but call to my aid Democratic principles that cannot be gainsaid." Taken up by Dep't. "The more civilized a nation is, the more honestly desirous It Is of securing peace, the greater should be the care with which It fosters and encourages the preservation of the military virtues among its citizens, and in no way can this be better achieved thau by a resolute effort to secure proper recognition for the enlisted meu of the army and navy. The uniform of the enlisted man is a badge of liouor. It entitles him to peculiar consideration. It shows that in the great majority of eases he has learned those habits of self command, of «telf restraint, of obedience and of fearlessness in the face of danger which put him above most of his fellows who have not possessed similar privileges. To strive to discriminate against him in any way Is literally an Infamy, for it is in reality one of the most serious offeuses which can be committed against the stability and .greatness of our nation." In connection with the reccnt business visit here of S. Herbert Snow, chief engineer of the fctate Bureau of Health, it was learncll that this bureau Is preparing to proceed against the coal companies Oiat dump Into the river the refuse their works. The dumping of culm Into the public streams is evidently regarded by the health department as a pernicious practice and. under the broad powers given the bureau by the health act of 1906, it will make an endeavor to suppress it. Mr. Snow, It is understood, stated in an unofficial way before he left this place that ho expects to return a month hence to make a general inspection of the river In this section and to examine Into the culm (tuestlon. in the Interest of the department. Mr. Snow stated that all pollution of streams must be stopped and that the ooal companies are among the first that the department of health Is to get after. Senator Morgan had the engineer go over at grent length his meeting with Secretary Taft in New York when Taft demanded Wallace to band in his resignation. Wallace asserted that he was surprised to And Mr. Cromwell there. He had asked that the interview be a personal one. "Cromwell made as If to leave tlie room," continued Mr. Wallace, ''when Secretary Taft said: Cromwell, you remain. I want you to hear all that transpires.'" The verdict was as follows $3,000 FIRE TODAY, • FIREMEN HELPLESS /We the jurors in the case of Thos. O'Brien and Michael Noone, have come to the conclusion that the above two men came tq their death by receiving burns in No. 14 tunnel, of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, on Monday, Jan. 15, 1905; and we further agree that such deaths were due to gross negligence on the part of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, and direct the district attorney to proceed against said company for manslaughter."Mr. Galltnger succeeded during the day in securing the fixing of a dnteJtpc voting on' the shipping bill, the hour named being Wednesday, the 14th Inst., at 3 p. m. Wllkesbarre Home Was l*estroyed To- day—Water Plugs Were tisclews. Being Froaeti. Considerable fault was found wltji the railroad rate bill in the house, considering the fact that It Is the measure of both parties. Mr. Littlefleld (Me.) opeued the day with a whirlwind speech, in which he pointed out the drastic and far reaching effect of the provisions. The committee, he said, had gone much farther than the president had recommended and much farther than he was willing to go. He will not vote for the bill. The home of Julius Hoffman, on Terrace street, Wllkesbarre, was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The house was a double frame structure three stories high and was occupied by Mr. Hoffman and David Craxton. The Wilkesbarre firemen hurried to the scene of the blaze as soon as the alarm was sounded, btlt they were helpless, the water plugs being found frozen. The loss Is $3,000. "In what light did you regard Mr. Cromwell—in advisory capacity or In that of a spy?" Senator Morgan asked. Cromwell's Influence With Commiaaion. The verdict was signed by the Jurors: Tho8. S. Loftus, W. S. Casterlin J. J. OHara, Thomas J. Moughan, James Mas! and Patrick Walsh. The Inquest was held in the office of Alderman and was under the charge of Deputy Coroner Casterlin. Attorney Frank A. Battle represented the families of the deceased men. Mine Inspector McDonald was present and a large number of coal men attended, including Superintendent Clark, in whose district the accident occurred. Several witnesses were'in attendance, most of them employes of the company. "He seemed to have a great deal of Influence with the commission," was the reply. "Why I did not know. His attitude toward me that day was that of a lawyer cross examining flu udverse witness. He questioned my right to resign."Mr. Grosvenor (O.) ridiculed the alleged popular demand for the legislation, picked flaws In the construction of the bill, complained because no amendments were to be allowed and concluded with the stAtemeut that he should do his best to get the bill out of the house at the earliest possible moment, which was taken to mean that he would vote for It. The chemical engine was stationed opposite the burning building and Englneser Eldani had hardly turned the chemical fluid on the Are when the flames shot out, half way across Wyoming street, enveloping the chemical engine and horses and setting fire to the ignitable material of the chemical engine and blankets of the horses. The madly leaping flames temporarily subsiding, an effort was made to drive the team a further distance from the fire, but (he horses became excited and great difficulty was experienced in getting thom to a place of safety. Driver Thomas was kicked in the stomach by one of tjie excited horses, as well as burned about the hands and face and. although temporarily knocked out, soon pluckily resumed, fighting the blaze. The horses were considerably burned, one of the animals having its tall almost destroyed. A stream continued to play on the blaze from the chemical engine with Engineer Eldam manipulating the nozzle. He bravely got as close to the fire as possible and was doing yoeman service when a terrific explosion occurred, blowing out the entire front of the building and shooting broken glass In various directions. Mr. Eldam was caught hi the flying debris and knocked down and out. Fellow firemen picked him up and carried him to his home, two squares away. It was found that his hands and face were badly cut and burned by the flying glass and .steam vapor. Heart Disease Relieved in 30 Minutes.—Dr. Agnew's cure for the heart gives perfect relief In all cases of Organic or Sympathetic Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily effects a cure. It is a peerless remedy for Palpitation, Shortness of Breath. Smothering Spells, Pain In left side, and all symptoms of a Diseased Heart. One dose convinces.—35. Sold by H. H. Tinker. In course of time an effort will be made to compel municipalities to dispose of sewage other than by turning it into the public running waters. Texas Will Bar New York Life. Mr. Wallace expressed his desire to give to the committee all the information In his possession resulting from a year's experience on the isthmus and in this connection said he would "be grateful for the opportunity to reply to such criticisms as may have been publicly made In any way affecting my honor as a gentleman, my loyalty as a citizen or my reputation as an engineer.'* Houston, Tex.. Feb. fi.—A special to the Post from Austin, Tex., says that Insurance Commissioner Flack, who has just returned from the Chicago meeting, stated that the New York Life Ifeihirance company had been asked by him for certain information concerning its affairs and that until such information, the character of which he refused to disclose, was forthcoming the company would not. be granted a permit to do busiuess in the state. The company's present permit has a mouth to run. HARTER HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE The first witness called was Mine Foreman Madden. He testified that he visited the spot a short time after the accident took place. He found that It contained about four Inches of gas. He had Instructed the runner to keep an air door nearby closed, thus assurcase the door would not work the runcase the door woul dnot work the runner had Instructions to warn the men in the chambers at once. If this door were kept open a longer period than usual it might have caused an accumulation of gas. Mr. Stevens (Minn.), Mr. Webber (O.), Mr. DnvidAon (Wis.) and otilers spoke in advocacy of the measure. An Overheated Stovepipe Caused a SPECIAL NOTICES. Itlazc That Gave the Firemen Considerable Work, IS YOUR WATCH RUNNING RIGHT Commiaaion Dafanda the Pennaylvania. In regard to tl\e type of canal he asked to be excused from expression until he had had an opportunity to examine the majority and minority reports of the board of consulting engineers.The attractive and comfortable residence of L. P. Harter, at the corner of Luzerne avenue and Spring street, was damaged by fire this afternoon about 12:30 o'clock. Although the lire was getting a good headway and for a time looked dangerous, the most serious damage was done by water. It was a hard tire to fight, owing to the peculiar location of the blaze, and this, together. with a low water pressuro and the bitter cold weather, gave the firemen a trying task. The hose company responded quickly to an alarm, and soon had two streams going and the chemical tanks in use. Personal attention given to all President Roosevelt transmitted to the house a report submitted to him under date of Feb. 2 by the interstate commerce commission in response to a resolution regarding the alleged combination of the Pennsylvania railroad and certain other railroads In violation of the antUtrust law. watch and clock repairing at this store, and work guaratUeed Bitter Legal Fight In Mann Trial. HARRY W. YASEEN New York, Feb. tv— Martin W. Littleton, former borough president of Brooklyn, and Senator Wray represented Colonel William D. Manu at the hearing of the latter on a charge of perjury growing out of his testimony in the Town Topics case. At the outset Mr. Littleton made it plain that he proposed to flght every step taken by the prosecution and to object to the admission of the testimony taken in the Deuel-Hapgood libel case. Jeweler, 83 N. Main St Thomas McDonnell, the lire boss, testified that he had examined the chamber the morning of the accident and found conditions normal, with no gas about. The same reason was given by him. as a possible cause of the acCitlent, as was given by Mr. Madden.New Register of the Treasury Washington. Feb. 0.—Booker T. Washington got a severe setback at the hands of President Itoosevelt by the appointment of William T. Yemou of Kansas to be register of the treasury as the successor to Judsou W. Lyons of Georgia. For many years the register of the treasury has beei\ a negro. Vernon's appointment was opposed by Booker T. Washington. See the new line The report shows that the Pennsylvania Railroad company does not own a controlling interest in any of the lines in question. It shows nothing us to the stock of. the lines named that is owned by parties Interested In two or more of the lines In question. of white embroidered and, dotted Swiss at Clara Wagner's, 18 S. Main / \ RED STAR STAMPS Thomas Loftus, runner at the dr£ts. was called. A short time before the accident occurred he had been talking to the four men who were burned and they were on the verge of leaving their work without doing any blasting. Michael Noone finally prevailed on them to go in and "make a showing," as the witness stated he put It. .When the men went to their chambers Loftus ran a car past the door and closed It after him. A short time later he heard the explosion. He did not know whether or not any person had opened, the door after he had closed It. Edward Hennlgan. a driver, gave testimony similar to that of the preceding witness. Several other witnesses were called. to all at Hltllbck's Meat Mr. Gillespie, who Introduced the resolution of inquiry, hopes to get fuller details concerning the stock ownership and to show there Is such relation between the Pennsylvania and the other.Hues named as constitutes n violation of the law. He decided that he would present another resolution In the lionse relative to the alleged merger. Market. Try our pork sausage The fire was located In the rear portion of the house. A stove pipe extends from the kitchen stove up into the bath room, and thence into the chimney. The pipe became overheated and set tire to the rafters in the floor of the bathroom. It soon ate its way through the rear of the building and this made a channel for the strong wind which was blowing. The breeze drove the flames along the joists of the bathroom towards the center of the house, and thencc up through the partitions to the attic. Such was the situation when the firemen arrived. It was necessary to get a stream into the attic, and the water used in quenching the flames soaked down through all but two rooms of the house. The damage will foot up several hundred dollars, and is fully covered by Insurance in companies represented by the Shlffer agency and the Mosler & Stark agency. Indians Wed at Carliaie, Double Suicide Suapeeted. Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 6.—The marriage of Charles the football player and full blooded Sioux Indian from North Dakota, to Miss Rose La Fargo, a Crow Indian girl, the belle of the Carlisle indlan school, was celebrated by an elaborate military ceremony. In which the trappings of the United States cavalry were conspicuous and seemingly appropriate. Yonkers, N. Y., Feb. 6.—The finding here of the body of Miss Frances Strauss and the finding a few hours later at Riverdale of a body believed to be that of Frank D. Kitchell has given rise here to the belief that the man and the woman committed suicide together. Both had been missing since Jan. 30. Miss Stranss and Mr. Kitchell had been engaged for some time past. Saw® CIVIC LEADERS WILL TAKE HAND Smoot Trial Reopens. New York, Feb. 6.—The Civic Federation • will prevail upon ..President Roosevelt to lend his power and influence to settle the threatened miners' coal strike, which Is declared by leaders to be inevitable and Will Involve upwards of &00.000 miners. Members of the national committee of the National Civic Federation have already discussed the matter between themselves informally, and it negotiations fall they will be heard In advising a precaution against a strike. Washington. Feb. (!.—The somite committee ou privileges anil elections resumed its hearings in the Senator Smoot case. By taking advantage The jury then retired and framed Its verdict. Five Years For Stealing Nine Cents. Indian Appointed to We»t Point. Washington. Feb. a—The president has given the opportunity to Paul Knapp, an Indian youth, to pass the examination for West Point, he being named under the list of appointments at large. This is the first time that an Indian has received such distinction. Knapp Is a great grandson of the famous chief Pokegon. Robber Wanted Too Much, Binghamton, N. Y., Feb. 6.—For steal, ing 9 cents Daniel Fitzgerald and Thomas Costello were sentenced by Judge Parsons to Auburn prison for live years. They were convicted as second offenders, and the sentence was the lightest that could be imposed under the law which applies to persons indicted as a second offense. of the big shoe bargains Atlantic City, X. J., Feb. 6.—William Springer stood quietly while a highwayman relieved him of his money, but when the robber demanded his new paddock overcoat he rebelled. He knocked the highwayman down, took his revolver from him, got his own money back and then went on his way rejoicing. LANOAN FUNERAL. being offered at the Remains of Well Known Young Man Hurled—.Solemn High Moss in CLEARANCE SHE St. John'.* The matter, so fa:1 as the participation of the Federation is concerned, remains deferred, a member of the committee said today, until after Feb. 15, when President John Mitchell, of the miners' national body has met and conferred with the coal operators In this city in the last endeavor to stall oft a strike. The funeral of the late Martin Langan took place this morning; from the family home on James street. Ufa 8«nt«nc« Fop Young Man. jThere was a large attendance of fam- J'ortland. Me., Feb. 6,-Kdward F. ' "V friends. The body was taken to Cote, aged twenty-four, of tills city was John 8 church, where a solemn sentenced to state prison for life. Cole high mass of requiem was sung. Rev. , . , , 1 . . _ . _ _ M. J. Manley was celebrant, Rev. R. Was convicted of murdering John, F. D Jordan deacon and Rev j p Hteeves of Hlilsboro, N. B.. in lCal- o'Malley, sub-deacon. Interment was mouth a year ago. Robbery was toe imaje in gt. John's cemetery. The motive. • I pall bearet-B were: Joseph Delaney, John Hines. James Gaughan. John Loughney, Patrick Quinn and Michael Quinn. The Rev. J. C. Warren, pastor of Sharon Baptist church, Belalr, Ga., says of Electric Bitters: "It's a Godsend to mankind. It cured me of a lame back, stiff joints, and complete physical collapse. 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 me." Greatest remedy for weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston, Mayo's Pharmacy, drug stores. Price 60c. A Healing Gospel. Pirating Foley's Honey and Ttut. 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 the 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. Maynard, Mass., Feb. Rev. Henry Cobb, D. D., secretary emeritus 9f the Congregational Church Building society, New York, tiled of pneumonia at the home of his son-in-law. Rev. E F. Hunt. Rev. Dr. Cobb wns born %i Cornish, If. H., in 1824. Wall Known Congregatiorialiat Dead. now in progress at the Helena, Mont., Feb; 6.—A runaway freight train on the Northern Pacific railroad, dashing down a mountain side, crashed into a passenger train at this place this morning and as a result five persons were killed and three others were Injured. One of the injured will die. The wreckage immediately caught fire and the flames lighted up the valley for miles around. Boston Shoe Conneoticut Colonel Drop* Dead. Hartford. Conn., Feb. 0. — Colonel Henfy C. Morgan of Colchester, assistant quartermaster general on Governor Roberts' staff, dropped dead In a troll#? ear here last ulght. New York, Feb. 6—«lfts to Columbia university to the amount of nearly 1300,000 were announced at the meeting of tb« trustees of the university. ■■ Novelty stoves and ranges, Ash's. Columbia Get* $300,000. CStore0 Tlnntng, Plumbing Heating don* at Aah'a. Some good Investments in Real Estate. G. B. Thompson. 79 North Main Street. Finest line of wall paper at Barrett's. Heating stoves ana ranges Ash's. Paints and oils. Walter Barrett's.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 06, 1906 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1906-02-06 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 06, 1906 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1906-02-06 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
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Full Text | grafts ■ ' iU r IWEATHBR INDICATIONS. Forecast * p. m. Tomorrow for i Wni ''r,\ %■ : :D1 Society L. Fair .j. tonight; fair and not quite so cold on Wednesday. / * * THE HOME) PAPER . IL- m For the People of Ptttaton m) Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. TWO C FORTY ( A COPY. A MONTH. J EH 56th I WEEK! 1 DAILY E ,Y E91: 8T. BT 2. p: TAIL FOR A VOTE. a. 3R )RD IN IN I INSANE ITALIAN WAS FOUND TODAY HNS MA National President Will Meet Anthra- ,i ilus the Record in 7 a. m.—Tcm- Kisliig. Man Who Tried to Jump Into Fire lo- cite Leaders In Wllkosbarre on / Friday. Nine Below Zero This Locality i pcratui Patterson Says Caucus Vio- Wallace Says Cromwell is Greater than Commission. President Roosevelt Praises the Soldier. cated at Nu an go la—Hands Burn- Interesting Ceremony at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 6.—Presi- President Mitchell will probably leave here on Wednesday for Wllkesbarre. A meeting' of the officers and executive board of the three anthracite coal districts to be held in Wllkesbarre on Friday will prepare a proposition to be submitted to the anthracite operators and representatives of the railroads at a meeting to be held In New York on Feb. 15. The national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned yesterday. President Mitchell refused to discuss the work of the board. Secretary Wilson said no statement would be given out at this tlm4.' cd. Feet Frozen. lated Constitution. This is winter. {For three days past —in fact, ever since the ground hog took a sneak back for another nap, there have been--* premonitions of "something doing? in, the winter line, but it was not until last night that the old ice king settlad down in this section in earnest. Thq mercury, after having for weeks played about the middle of the tube and often taking a look at the summer heat mark, sank lower and lower and almost hid Itself in the little bulb that is 'way below zero. At 7 o'clock this morning the temperature in several sectlony vas nine below zero. It recordelh/this at the WUter street bridge, the drug store of Farrer, Peck and Roberts, in West Pittston. the Forest Castle brewery, and in the hill section of this city. In Wilkesbarre, it registered Ave below at the Sterling at 7 o'clock and ten below on the heights surrounding the town. At Olen Summit and Bear Creek it was ten below. Tho Insane Italian who made an endeavor to commit suicide yesterday by crawling Into the furnace at Buttonwood colliery, was found today at Nuangola. He was a pitiable object and was taken to the Hazleton lockup. His hands wore badly burned where they had come In contact with the coals of the fire box, and his feet were frozen. He had a deep cut In his head, where he struck an edge of the furnace while being drawn out. It Is believed that the man walked all night and a part of this morning on the hills. He will be committed to an Institution. From the dress suit ease he left at the Buttonwood It was learned that his name is Peter Slesapile and that he worked as a miner. Carlisle School. REPRESENTS OLD CO. WITNESSED BY 1,000. PRESIDENT IS PRAISED LIEUT. TAYLOR SCORED Said to be Advocating Upholds Sentence of Man Dillon, Famous Football Player, the Groom. ( Rate Bill Rebate Continued Claims of French. Who Snubbed Privat3. in the House. Washington. Feb. 6.—Senator Morgan. during three hours of leading questions directed to former Chief Engineer John F. Wallace before the senate committee on interoceanlc canals, disclosed the extent of the connection of William Nelson Cromwell, the New York lawyer, with the proposed Panama canal. Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 6.—Charles D$.- lon, famous as a guard on the Cantlate Indian football team, and Miss ftoAt Lafarge, a Crow Indian and graduate of the school here, were married last evening at the school before over 1,000 persons. Washington, Feb. 8.—In a letter to Secretary Taft President Roosevelt says that "the uniform of the enlisted man (of the army or navy) is a badge of honor" and that it entitles the wearer "to peculiar consideration." Washington, Feb. 6.—The senate was treated to a distinct sensation by Mr. Patterson (Dem., Colo.), who followed up his retirement of last Saturday from the Democratic caucus by introducing in the senate a resolution in effect declaring the action of the caucus lo have been contrary to the constitution. of the United States. National board member E. S. Mc- Cullough, of Michigan, said after the board adjourned that It must not be regarded as official but It is hls\belief that the minors will suspend work before there will be an acceptance of any proposition which does not carry with It an increase in wages. Mr. McCullough said that every possible effort will be exhausted to secure an adjustment before strike action is taken. He said that If a suspension does come It would be preceded by a meeting of the national board, which would lisue the strike call necessary to bring the men from the mines. The board adjourned to meet again at the call of President Mitchell. The wedding was a military affair throughout, all of the Indians taking part wore the new, showy cavalry uniform lately adopted by the government, while the Indian girls were dressed In white. The best man was Arthur Sheldon, the famous halfback, a splendid type of the modern red man. The bride selected Miss Lou French, a Umatilla Indian frowi Oregon, as maid of honor. The bride's maids were Miss Anna Govltney. from New Mexico; Miss Christine Chllds. Crow Indian, Montana; Miss Minnie Nick. The ushers were Alfred Venne, physical director at the Institution. Pueblo Indian; William Scholder, Mission Indian, California, the new captain of the football team; Albert Exdendine, Kiowa, Indian Territory. Secretary Taft transmitted the proceedings of the court martial of Lieutenant Roy I. Taylor, who was redjiced twelve flies for unbecoming conduct toward an enlisted mnn of his command. A sergeant of his company occupied a seat at a theater in front of Taylor. At the tatter's request or direction the sergeant moved to another part of the house. The court martial followed. The president's letter follows: Tlie Yellow Fever Germ Mr. Wallace announced hi* belief that Mr. Cromwell, who has been acting an adviser to Secretary Taft and the isthmian canal commission. Is u "dangerous" man to have anything to Jo with the enterprise. He asserted that Mr. Cromwell's acts in connection with canal affairs might be translated in the single word "graft" and indicated that the extent of the "gin ft" is stupendous. has recently been discovered. It bears a close resemblance to the malaria germ. To free the system from disease germH the most effective remedy is Dr. King's New Life Pills. Guaranteed to cure all diseases due to malaria poison and constipation. 25c at G-eo. D. Stroll, West Plttston, Mayo'a Pharmacy, drug stores. The caucus declared it to be the duty of the Democratic senatprs to vote against the pending Santo Domivgo treaty. Toward noon the weather modified considerably. At noon it registered zero at the bridge and it was slightly above at 1 o'clock. In West Plttston it was three above at 1 o'clock this afternoon. •Mr. Patterson made no effort to se■'rive the privilege of discussing the reriojutlon at the time, but gave notice that lie would address the senate upon it at the first available opportunity. A railroader, who worked on a night .shift last night brought in a report this morning that during the night the thermometer at Fairvlew touched 22 below zero. No report approaching this has been heard from any nearby section. "In my Judgment Lieutenant Taylor committed one of the most serious faults which an officer can commit I am glad that he was reduced twelve files. It is a pleasure to record the fact that hi* offense was altogether exceptional in the body to which he belongs. I know of no other officer who has ever been guilty of similar misconduct. Fresh shell oysters at Sharp's. JURY ASKS INDICTMENT HAZLtTON'S BIG FIRE. It is expected that the Democrats generally will resist the adoption of the resolution and that the Republican senatom will sustain Mr. Patterson's contentions. Aside from the personal Interest in Mr. Patterson's political fortunes the resolution raises a new question as to the rights of senators generally, so that there is much scope for animated discussion and wide margin for difference of opinion. In all probability several days will elapse lDefore the question is settled. Mr. Wallace declared that Mr. Cromwell, though not a member of the commission, seems to have a greater power in all affairs of the canal, that he Is Interested in most of the private enterprises on the isthmus; is at once the agent, for the secretary of war. the canal commission and the French canal company; is protector of the banks, interested in the ice and electric plants, a director of the Panama railroad, as well as the fiscal agent for Panama. Business Property Worth $25,000 Destroyed. Coroner's Inquest in No. 14 The fact that the sub has been shining strongly all day has had little If any cffect. The light covering of snow remains unmelted. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Norcross, of Second Presbyterian church. The famous Indian band played the wedding march. Accident Cases. "There Is no boJy of men in this country of similar size which merits so well of the country as the body of officers and enlisted men in the army and navy of the United States. Not only should the country as a whole Jealously guard the interests of these meu and regard their honor as being identified to a peculiar degree and in a peculiar sense with Its own, but the members of the body should themselves feel the same jealous eagerness to uphold the honor and standing of all connected with it. Above all, this should be the ftbject of the officers as regards the enlisted men. Nation's Honor Involved. Blaze Wa-i ill tlic Center of the City GETTING RID OF CULIH. Request Made of District Attorney to Two -Men and Two Hor*e:s Badly After the ceremony a dance and reception were held In the gymnasium to about 200 guests. Indict tlie Pennsylvania Coal Co. Burned—Scarcity of Water Patterson Makes Statement. For Manslaughter on Account Mr. .Wallace declared that Mr. Cromwell, while representing the United States In the capacity of counsel for the commission, Is advocating a claim in favor of the old French canal company, through which the taxpayers of the United States would. If the claim he allowed, have to pay more than $2,500,000 to the Frenchmen upon a claim that was so dubious as to be suspicious and which was contracted by the French company so that It might retain unimpeached its title to the canal proper. Represents French Company. Hampered Firemen—Or- The brfdal couple left for Washington, D. C., to spend their honeymoon. While there they will call on President Roosevelt. In an Interview Senator Patterson made the following statement: of Deaths of Michael State Haalth Bureau to Prevent Use of River. lgin Vnknown N'oone and Tliomas About 10:15 o'clock last night a fire broke out In the central part of Hazleton city that destroyed property worth $25,000 before It was conquered. Besides, two firemen and two horses were badly burned. The fire started in the three-story building owned by Butcher Frank Koslowski, at the corner of Oak and Wyoming streets. That building was completely destroyed and the two adjoining buildings, owned by Joseph Shepporwlch and A. Deltsch, were also practically ruined. The flames were fanned by a lively breeze and the big buildings made a tremendous conflagration that lighted the heavens for miles around the city. The heat was so intense that the handsome residence of Henry Kunkle, some distance away, was threatened, as also was the house df John Most. The firemen played streams of water on these buildings and finally succeeded in saving them. The fire was of very mysterious origin. Several pedestrians passed the building a few moments before the fire was discovered and they saw no sign of fire. Yet when the firemen reached the building the interior was roaring like a furnace. Fortunately the fire fighting equipment was in excellent condition and the firemen did splendid work. The loss is conservatively estimated at between $25,000 and *30,000. "I am a Democrat in every liber and could not become a Republican. But my Democracy is on parallel lines with that of William J. Bryan. I heartily support every Democratic measure I'reHident Roosevelt is advancing, and he is working harder now for Democratic measures than for any other. O'Brien The wedding was originally set for last month, but a sudden attack of pneumonia sent Dillon to the hospital, and the ceremony was postponed. A coroner's jury, convened last evening, at the request of Mine Inspector McDonald, to Inquire into the deaths of Michael Noone and Thomas O'Brien, who died as the result of an explosion of gas in No. 14 drifts a few weeks ago. and rendered a verdict incriminating the Pennsylvania Coal Co. and requesting the district attorney to prosecute the company for manslaughter. It Is stated Thai a Mouth Hence an Kxamlnation into Question of Just a little Kodol after meals will relieve that fulness, belching, gas on stomach and all other symptoms of Indigestion. Kodol digests what you eat, and enables the stomach and digestive organs to perform their functions naturally. T. J. Yates. I'ouriiig Mine Waste Into Running Streams Will be "The resolution I offered announces souud Democratic doctrine. 1 was forc«!d to defend myself by the action of the Democratic caucus, and in that defense I but call to my aid Democratic principles that cannot be gainsaid." Taken up by Dep't. "The more civilized a nation is, the more honestly desirous It Is of securing peace, the greater should be the care with which It fosters and encourages the preservation of the military virtues among its citizens, and in no way can this be better achieved thau by a resolute effort to secure proper recognition for the enlisted meu of the army and navy. The uniform of the enlisted man is a badge of liouor. It entitles him to peculiar consideration. It shows that in the great majority of eases he has learned those habits of self command, of «telf restraint, of obedience and of fearlessness in the face of danger which put him above most of his fellows who have not possessed similar privileges. To strive to discriminate against him in any way Is literally an Infamy, for it is in reality one of the most serious offeuses which can be committed against the stability and .greatness of our nation." In connection with the reccnt business visit here of S. Herbert Snow, chief engineer of the fctate Bureau of Health, it was learncll that this bureau Is preparing to proceed against the coal companies Oiat dump Into the river the refuse their works. The dumping of culm Into the public streams is evidently regarded by the health department as a pernicious practice and. under the broad powers given the bureau by the health act of 1906, it will make an endeavor to suppress it. Mr. Snow, It is understood, stated in an unofficial way before he left this place that ho expects to return a month hence to make a general inspection of the river In this section and to examine Into the culm (tuestlon. in the Interest of the department. Mr. Snow stated that all pollution of streams must be stopped and that the ooal companies are among the first that the department of health Is to get after. Senator Morgan had the engineer go over at grent length his meeting with Secretary Taft in New York when Taft demanded Wallace to band in his resignation. Wallace asserted that he was surprised to And Mr. Cromwell there. He had asked that the interview be a personal one. "Cromwell made as If to leave tlie room," continued Mr. Wallace, ''when Secretary Taft said: Cromwell, you remain. I want you to hear all that transpires.'" The verdict was as follows $3,000 FIRE TODAY, • FIREMEN HELPLESS /We the jurors in the case of Thos. O'Brien and Michael Noone, have come to the conclusion that the above two men came tq their death by receiving burns in No. 14 tunnel, of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, on Monday, Jan. 15, 1905; and we further agree that such deaths were due to gross negligence on the part of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, and direct the district attorney to proceed against said company for manslaughter."Mr. Galltnger succeeded during the day in securing the fixing of a dnteJtpc voting on' the shipping bill, the hour named being Wednesday, the 14th Inst., at 3 p. m. Wllkesbarre Home Was l*estroyed To- day—Water Plugs Were tisclews. Being Froaeti. Considerable fault was found wltji the railroad rate bill in the house, considering the fact that It Is the measure of both parties. Mr. Littlefleld (Me.) opeued the day with a whirlwind speech, in which he pointed out the drastic and far reaching effect of the provisions. The committee, he said, had gone much farther than the president had recommended and much farther than he was willing to go. He will not vote for the bill. The home of Julius Hoffman, on Terrace street, Wllkesbarre, was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The house was a double frame structure three stories high and was occupied by Mr. Hoffman and David Craxton. The Wilkesbarre firemen hurried to the scene of the blaze as soon as the alarm was sounded, btlt they were helpless, the water plugs being found frozen. The loss Is $3,000. "In what light did you regard Mr. Cromwell—in advisory capacity or In that of a spy?" Senator Morgan asked. Cromwell's Influence With Commiaaion. The verdict was signed by the Jurors: Tho8. S. Loftus, W. S. Casterlin J. J. OHara, Thomas J. Moughan, James Mas! and Patrick Walsh. The Inquest was held in the office of Alderman and was under the charge of Deputy Coroner Casterlin. Attorney Frank A. Battle represented the families of the deceased men. Mine Inspector McDonald was present and a large number of coal men attended, including Superintendent Clark, in whose district the accident occurred. Several witnesses were'in attendance, most of them employes of the company. "He seemed to have a great deal of Influence with the commission," was the reply. "Why I did not know. His attitude toward me that day was that of a lawyer cross examining flu udverse witness. He questioned my right to resign."Mr. Grosvenor (O.) ridiculed the alleged popular demand for the legislation, picked flaws In the construction of the bill, complained because no amendments were to be allowed and concluded with the stAtemeut that he should do his best to get the bill out of the house at the earliest possible moment, which was taken to mean that he would vote for It. The chemical engine was stationed opposite the burning building and Englneser Eldani had hardly turned the chemical fluid on the Are when the flames shot out, half way across Wyoming street, enveloping the chemical engine and horses and setting fire to the ignitable material of the chemical engine and blankets of the horses. The madly leaping flames temporarily subsiding, an effort was made to drive the team a further distance from the fire, but (he horses became excited and great difficulty was experienced in getting thom to a place of safety. Driver Thomas was kicked in the stomach by one of tjie excited horses, as well as burned about the hands and face and. although temporarily knocked out, soon pluckily resumed, fighting the blaze. The horses were considerably burned, one of the animals having its tall almost destroyed. A stream continued to play on the blaze from the chemical engine with Engineer Eldam manipulating the nozzle. He bravely got as close to the fire as possible and was doing yoeman service when a terrific explosion occurred, blowing out the entire front of the building and shooting broken glass In various directions. Mr. Eldam was caught hi the flying debris and knocked down and out. Fellow firemen picked him up and carried him to his home, two squares away. It was found that his hands and face were badly cut and burned by the flying glass and .steam vapor. Heart Disease Relieved in 30 Minutes.—Dr. Agnew's cure for the heart gives perfect relief In all cases of Organic or Sympathetic Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily effects a cure. It is a peerless remedy for Palpitation, Shortness of Breath. Smothering Spells, Pain In left side, and all symptoms of a Diseased Heart. One dose convinces.—35. Sold by H. H. Tinker. In course of time an effort will be made to compel municipalities to dispose of sewage other than by turning it into the public running waters. Texas Will Bar New York Life. Mr. Wallace expressed his desire to give to the committee all the information In his possession resulting from a year's experience on the isthmus and in this connection said he would "be grateful for the opportunity to reply to such criticisms as may have been publicly made In any way affecting my honor as a gentleman, my loyalty as a citizen or my reputation as an engineer.'* Houston, Tex.. Feb. fi.—A special to the Post from Austin, Tex., says that Insurance Commissioner Flack, who has just returned from the Chicago meeting, stated that the New York Life Ifeihirance company had been asked by him for certain information concerning its affairs and that until such information, the character of which he refused to disclose, was forthcoming the company would not. be granted a permit to do busiuess in the state. The company's present permit has a mouth to run. HARTER HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE The first witness called was Mine Foreman Madden. He testified that he visited the spot a short time after the accident took place. He found that It contained about four Inches of gas. He had Instructed the runner to keep an air door nearby closed, thus assurcase the door would not work the runcase the door woul dnot work the runner had Instructions to warn the men in the chambers at once. If this door were kept open a longer period than usual it might have caused an accumulation of gas. Mr. Stevens (Minn.), Mr. Webber (O.), Mr. DnvidAon (Wis.) and otilers spoke in advocacy of the measure. An Overheated Stovepipe Caused a SPECIAL NOTICES. Itlazc That Gave the Firemen Considerable Work, IS YOUR WATCH RUNNING RIGHT Commiaaion Dafanda the Pennaylvania. In regard to tl\e type of canal he asked to be excused from expression until he had had an opportunity to examine the majority and minority reports of the board of consulting engineers.The attractive and comfortable residence of L. P. Harter, at the corner of Luzerne avenue and Spring street, was damaged by fire this afternoon about 12:30 o'clock. Although the lire was getting a good headway and for a time looked dangerous, the most serious damage was done by water. It was a hard tire to fight, owing to the peculiar location of the blaze, and this, together. with a low water pressuro and the bitter cold weather, gave the firemen a trying task. The hose company responded quickly to an alarm, and soon had two streams going and the chemical tanks in use. Personal attention given to all President Roosevelt transmitted to the house a report submitted to him under date of Feb. 2 by the interstate commerce commission in response to a resolution regarding the alleged combination of the Pennsylvania railroad and certain other railroads In violation of the antUtrust law. watch and clock repairing at this store, and work guaratUeed Bitter Legal Fight In Mann Trial. HARRY W. YASEEN New York, Feb. tv— Martin W. Littleton, former borough president of Brooklyn, and Senator Wray represented Colonel William D. Manu at the hearing of the latter on a charge of perjury growing out of his testimony in the Town Topics case. At the outset Mr. Littleton made it plain that he proposed to flght every step taken by the prosecution and to object to the admission of the testimony taken in the Deuel-Hapgood libel case. Jeweler, 83 N. Main St Thomas McDonnell, the lire boss, testified that he had examined the chamber the morning of the accident and found conditions normal, with no gas about. The same reason was given by him. as a possible cause of the acCitlent, as was given by Mr. Madden.New Register of the Treasury Washington. Feb. 0.—Booker T. Washington got a severe setback at the hands of President Itoosevelt by the appointment of William T. Yemou of Kansas to be register of the treasury as the successor to Judsou W. Lyons of Georgia. For many years the register of the treasury has beei\ a negro. Vernon's appointment was opposed by Booker T. Washington. See the new line The report shows that the Pennsylvania Railroad company does not own a controlling interest in any of the lines in question. It shows nothing us to the stock of. the lines named that is owned by parties Interested In two or more of the lines In question. of white embroidered and, dotted Swiss at Clara Wagner's, 18 S. Main / \ RED STAR STAMPS Thomas Loftus, runner at the dr£ts. was called. A short time before the accident occurred he had been talking to the four men who were burned and they were on the verge of leaving their work without doing any blasting. Michael Noone finally prevailed on them to go in and "make a showing," as the witness stated he put It. .When the men went to their chambers Loftus ran a car past the door and closed It after him. A short time later he heard the explosion. He did not know whether or not any person had opened, the door after he had closed It. Edward Hennlgan. a driver, gave testimony similar to that of the preceding witness. Several other witnesses were called. to all at Hltllbck's Meat Mr. Gillespie, who Introduced the resolution of inquiry, hopes to get fuller details concerning the stock ownership and to show there Is such relation between the Pennsylvania and the other.Hues named as constitutes n violation of the law. He decided that he would present another resolution In the lionse relative to the alleged merger. Market. Try our pork sausage The fire was located In the rear portion of the house. A stove pipe extends from the kitchen stove up into the bath room, and thence into the chimney. The pipe became overheated and set tire to the rafters in the floor of the bathroom. It soon ate its way through the rear of the building and this made a channel for the strong wind which was blowing. The breeze drove the flames along the joists of the bathroom towards the center of the house, and thencc up through the partitions to the attic. Such was the situation when the firemen arrived. It was necessary to get a stream into the attic, and the water used in quenching the flames soaked down through all but two rooms of the house. The damage will foot up several hundred dollars, and is fully covered by Insurance in companies represented by the Shlffer agency and the Mosler & Stark agency. Indians Wed at Carliaie, Double Suicide Suapeeted. Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 6.—The marriage of Charles the football player and full blooded Sioux Indian from North Dakota, to Miss Rose La Fargo, a Crow Indian girl, the belle of the Carlisle indlan school, was celebrated by an elaborate military ceremony. In which the trappings of the United States cavalry were conspicuous and seemingly appropriate. Yonkers, N. Y., Feb. 6.—The finding here of the body of Miss Frances Strauss and the finding a few hours later at Riverdale of a body believed to be that of Frank D. Kitchell has given rise here to the belief that the man and the woman committed suicide together. Both had been missing since Jan. 30. Miss Stranss and Mr. Kitchell had been engaged for some time past. Saw® CIVIC LEADERS WILL TAKE HAND Smoot Trial Reopens. New York, Feb. 6.—The Civic Federation • will prevail upon ..President Roosevelt to lend his power and influence to settle the threatened miners' coal strike, which Is declared by leaders to be inevitable and Will Involve upwards of &00.000 miners. Members of the national committee of the National Civic Federation have already discussed the matter between themselves informally, and it negotiations fall they will be heard In advising a precaution against a strike. Washington. Feb. (!.—The somite committee ou privileges anil elections resumed its hearings in the Senator Smoot case. By taking advantage The jury then retired and framed Its verdict. Five Years For Stealing Nine Cents. Indian Appointed to We»t Point. Washington. Feb. a—The president has given the opportunity to Paul Knapp, an Indian youth, to pass the examination for West Point, he being named under the list of appointments at large. This is the first time that an Indian has received such distinction. Knapp Is a great grandson of the famous chief Pokegon. Robber Wanted Too Much, Binghamton, N. Y., Feb. 6.—For steal, ing 9 cents Daniel Fitzgerald and Thomas Costello were sentenced by Judge Parsons to Auburn prison for live years. They were convicted as second offenders, and the sentence was the lightest that could be imposed under the law which applies to persons indicted as a second offense. of the big shoe bargains Atlantic City, X. J., Feb. 6.—William Springer stood quietly while a highwayman relieved him of his money, but when the robber demanded his new paddock overcoat he rebelled. He knocked the highwayman down, took his revolver from him, got his own money back and then went on his way rejoicing. LANOAN FUNERAL. being offered at the Remains of Well Known Young Man Hurled—.Solemn High Moss in CLEARANCE SHE St. John'.* The matter, so fa:1 as the participation of the Federation is concerned, remains deferred, a member of the committee said today, until after Feb. 15, when President John Mitchell, of the miners' national body has met and conferred with the coal operators In this city in the last endeavor to stall oft a strike. The funeral of the late Martin Langan took place this morning; from the family home on James street. Ufa 8«nt«nc« Fop Young Man. jThere was a large attendance of fam- J'ortland. Me., Feb. 6,-Kdward F. ' "V friends. The body was taken to Cote, aged twenty-four, of tills city was John 8 church, where a solemn sentenced to state prison for life. Cole high mass of requiem was sung. Rev. , . , , 1 . . _ . _ _ M. J. Manley was celebrant, Rev. R. Was convicted of murdering John, F. D Jordan deacon and Rev j p Hteeves of Hlilsboro, N. B.. in lCal- o'Malley, sub-deacon. Interment was mouth a year ago. Robbery was toe imaje in gt. John's cemetery. The motive. • I pall bearet-B were: Joseph Delaney, John Hines. James Gaughan. John Loughney, Patrick Quinn and Michael Quinn. The Rev. J. C. Warren, pastor of Sharon Baptist church, Belalr, Ga., says of Electric Bitters: "It's a Godsend to mankind. It cured me of a lame back, stiff joints, and complete physical collapse. 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 me." Greatest remedy for weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston, Mayo's Pharmacy, drug stores. Price 60c. A Healing Gospel. Pirating Foley's Honey and Ttut. 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 the 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. Maynard, Mass., Feb. Rev. Henry Cobb, D. D., secretary emeritus 9f the Congregational Church Building society, New York, tiled of pneumonia at the home of his son-in-law. Rev. E F. Hunt. Rev. Dr. Cobb wns born %i Cornish, If. H., in 1824. Wall Known Congregatiorialiat Dead. now in progress at the Helena, Mont., Feb; 6.—A runaway freight train on the Northern Pacific railroad, dashing down a mountain side, crashed into a passenger train at this place this morning and as a result five persons were killed and three others were Injured. One of the injured will die. The wreckage immediately caught fire and the flames lighted up the valley for miles around. Boston Shoe Conneoticut Colonel Drop* Dead. Hartford. Conn., Feb. 0. — Colonel Henfy C. Morgan of Colchester, assistant quartermaster general on Governor Roberts' staff, dropped dead In a troll#? ear here last ulght. New York, Feb. 6—«lfts to Columbia university to the amount of nearly 1300,000 were announced at the meeting of tb« trustees of the university. ■■ Novelty stoves and ranges, Ash's. Columbia Get* $300,000. CStore0 Tlnntng, Plumbing Heating don* at Aah'a. Some good Investments in Real Estate. G. B. Thompson. 79 North Main Street. Finest line of wall paper at Barrett's. Heating stoves ana ranges Ash's. Paints and oils. Walter Barrett's. |
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