Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER  Forecast Until 8 p. msxoriCfi» bOCi'en v Eastern Pel—- t tnt*-.*r-r "*■ •-•75—- THE HOME PAPER . 4 For the People of Flttatou and Vicinity. Fair tonight, warmer in northern portion; Saturday fair, warmer; light to fresh north to east winds. r ✓ All/ THE HOME NEWS. tr'." ■D-* •■• •2. A COPT. A MONTH. } TEN PAGES 56th' f 'AL FELL FROM PORCH, BROKE HIS NECK. John Early, of Port. Griffith, Met an I ntimcly lDentb Ii«s4 Night— Home Not Known. I  Two Lackawanna County Men Met Terrible Deaths on the Kallroad Yestcntaj". William Rogers, aged 40 years, of Blakely, was walking along the Delaware & Hudson tracks yesterday morning, when he was run over by a coal train. His head was cut off and was found about 100 feet from the point where the body lay. Track walking was also responsible for the death of Edward Kane, aged 17 years, son of Mrs. Kate Kane, of Carbondale, last evening. The young man was walking along the Delaware I and Hudson track, within the limits of Carbondale city, when he was struck by a train. Nobody knows what train caused his death, as the accident was not discovered until the young man's mutilated body was found lying on the railroad track. The young man was the chief support of his widowed mother. competition both In light and water. By awarding- a contract to a now company the'city would be getting a new industry and the taxpayers a cheaper light. THE BIG WEDDING Three American i Nicaragua im Up. Presented to Councils. Mr. Murphy stated that the lighting question had been .before councils for the past six months and during that time competition was sought for. Now a company was here to bid that would give cheapr.r light. If It was given a contract it might have an effect In cheapening the price of commercial lighting. The lighting company can charge any price it likes and the speaker hoped that a majority would see that the business men are entitled to some consideration. Mitchsll and Leaders Go Longworth-Roosevelt Li- Lockei Over Demands. John Early, who lived in Port Griffith for a short time past and was employed about the mines, fell from the porch of a Port Griffith saloon last evening abotft 9 o'clock, and his neck was broken. He died shortly afterward. Early was in Kopltz's saloon, 011 the main road, and had been drinking quite heavily. He walked onto the back porch and a few minutes later persons in an adjoining rooiW heard the sound of a heavy fall. They rusjied outside and found the man lying in the yard. His face was lecerated and an examination showed that his neck was broken. Undertakers Lydon & Murray were summoned and removed the body to thelu establishment.cense Was Issued. TWO AS LOW JAILED FOR MONTHS. AS $59. THE BACHELOR FEAST. WILL BE SIMPLIFIED. Alleges He Was Victim of a Motions to Award Contract President Among Guests of No Telling When Joint Com- All Failed. Son-in-Law. mittee Will Meet. Conspiracy. After giving the matter some thought, the chair again recognized Mr. Bowman when he arose to speak. He said that the council had a condition before it and not a theory. It was not necessary to go again' into figures, but there was one thing that had been overlooked. Pittston's light is not as modern as in some cities. The "Magnetite", on which the Citizens' company gave the city a three months' option, is superior to the open arc lamp and should be given consideration. This light is in use in Wllllamsport, and the speaker would pay the expenses of a committee to examine it and make a report to council In 30 days. He thereupon offered an amendment to the amendment, that all bids bo laid' over for 30 days and that u committee be sent to Wllllamsport to view the lights and report at a subsequent meeting. The second amendment was seconded by Mr. Touhiit. Mr. McNevin offered a further amendment that the contract be given Mr. Rutledge for ten years, as in his opinion that was the cheapest bid offered. This was not seconded.With, three bids before them, two of which were within the arc price limit set by Mayor Langan in two messages to councils, namely, $60 per year per arc light for a five-year contract, the city councils. In joint session last evening to consider lighting proposals, fought a strenuous battle for two hou»s and concluded by. voting down, one after the other, the favorable bids and then adjourned without Axing any provision to revive the question at a specified time. Tt was the hardest fought battle In the history of the present lighting question, and that is saying a good deal, as the last eight months since an ordinance to provide for a lighting contract was drafted, have witnessed many bitter struggles on the all-absorbing question. night's joint session was attended by as many citizens as could crowd into the small space at the rear of the council chamber. Washington. Feb. 10.—Representative Longworth puicl a dollar to the District of Columbia and secured a license permitting him to marry Miss Alice Roosevelt tomorrow. Mr. Longworth gave his color as white, his place of nativity as Cincinnati, bis age as thirty-seven, his occupation as a lawyer and said be has never been married before. He said he intended to marry Miss Alice Lee Roosevelt, aged twenty-two, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Lee, deceased. He said Miss Roosevelt had never been married before either. New York. Feb. 16—The subcommittee of the miners appointed at the Joint meeting of the anthracite miners and operators yesterday afternoon met in session this morning at the Ashland House to formulate a more complete and specific set of demands than were drawn and approved by the scale committee. The nature of the demands, which have already been known, will In no sense be changed. The miners will only simplify them and with each specific demand there will be submitted statistics and other data to support the contention of the demand. New York. Feb. 1(5.—Alleging that he has been the victim of a conspiracy, headed by a Nicnraguan government official, William S. Albert*, an American citizen, who was sentenced to three years' imprisonment In the Central American republic and pardoned after several months' incarceration in consequence of representations from Washington, arrived from Colon. The former residence of the man Is not known. He was quite large, smooth-face, with light red hair. It is said he lived in Scranton and had a family. He was about 35 years old. So far the coroner has not viewed the body. A DASTARDLY CRIME Mr. Albers asserts that hp ha* lost #20,000, besides having suffered the indignities mentioned, and he will urge the state department to make a thorough Investigation of his ease. He. will ask for $860,000 damages. He was accompanied by Mrs. Albers-and his brother, who was arrested and Imprisoned at the same time with himself.Freeland Priest Terribly Assaulted in His Home. FORMER MANAGER WELL REMEMBERED The president was among the guests of his future sou-in-law when Mr. Longworth gave his farewell bachelor dinner in his Eighteenth street home last night. Mr. Roosevelt never bad a better time in his life. He got into a crowd of young men and found among them five graduates of his alma mater. Harvard. President Mitchell simply outlined the demands In his speech yesterday and by the appointment of a sub-joint committee he secures seriatim consideration of each. The miners' committee of seven will probably conclude its labors by tomorrow night. F. C. Raymond Given Two Neat Gifts His Condition Wan Very Serious at Preceding ]]is Departure- From Idist Report—Mystery Surrounds tl»c AITnlr, but It is lleileveCl Tills City to Allentown. F. O. Raymond, until recently manager of the Consolidated Telephone Co. exchange in this city, who resigned to take up business In Allentown, was pleasantly and substantially remembered by those who had been under his orders in the exchange, receiving, two handsome gifts, which he highly appreciates. On Wednesday evening the operators, through the chief operator. Miss Hession, gave him a silver handle umbrella In consideration of many courtesies he had extended them. The recipient made a suitable reply. that Enemies of the Priest It was charged .by the Nicaragua!! government that Mr. Albers evaded n decree regarding the tobacco crop, resisted arrest, spoke ill of the government and heaped personal abuse on the president of the country. This Mr. Albers denied and asserted his arrest was an attempt to "get even" with him on tbo |jart of officials personally interested in (he tobacco market, bended by Julian Yrius. minister of justice, because he would not follow their die- Committed Uie Deed, When the next joint conference of the operators' and miners' committee will be callfed is problematic. A dastardly attempt was made last evening about 8 o'olock to murder the Rev. Charles Padjuseck, pastor of the Hungarian Catholic church. Freeland. The servant employed in the priest's home went out early In the evening, leaving the priest alone in the house. When she returned she found a pool of blood at the door. She suspected that something was wrong and summoned the neighbors. An investigation was made, and the priest was found In his room lying in a pool of blood. His head was leaning out from the side of the bed and blood was streaming from wounds In his neck. The reverend father was conscious at Intervals and he gave the attendants to understand that he had been summoned to the door by a knock rind that when he opened th« door he was struck down with u blunt instrument, afterward belne slashed on the neck with u knife or razor. The blunt instrument struck him above the eye and must have been a terrific blow judging from the swollon condition of the man's eye. The two cuts on the throat were evidently Intended to cause death. It is supposed that Hhe pi;iert iqanaged to crawl upstairs to bed Being assaulted Great excitement was aroused in the town when the story of the crime spread. The whole affair is shrouded in mystery. The injured priest has been pastor of the Freeland church for many years and was much respected. So far as known he had no enemies. At last report his condition was somewhat improved and it is likely that he will recover from his injuries. Mr. Kehoe. chairman of the select branch, presided, and all the members of both branches were present, with the exception of Mr. Rellly, First ward, and John Martin. Sixth ward, both of common council. The president walked over to the Longwortb home, n few blocks from the White House, a few minutes before 8 o'clock. The secretary of war was another distinguished guest of Mr. Longwortb, and later in the evening Speaker Cannon, Clarence Kdwards and Lloyd \ -iscom joined tinparty. \ The real tug of war will come at the meeting of the committee of 14. A seriatim discussion of the demands may prolong the conference over a week, for both sides to the issues do not intend to prejudice public opinion by acting precipitately and hastily. When the conference is concluded the public will know how the operators stood on each demand. Mr. White gave ii as his opinion that competition Is what is needed here ana that the bids before council would not be so low had there not been competition. He objected strongly to sending men on a pleasure trip. After councils had considered a few matters of minor Importance bids for lighting were called for. Frank P. Slattery, of Wilkesbarre, Eclward Rutledge, of this city, and K. J. Ross, president of the Citizens' Electric Illuminating Co., handed envelopes to Mr. McAndrew and Mr. Early, of the light and water committee, who handed them* to the city clerk to read. At this point speakers on both sides of the question were rising one after another and shouting forth their opinions. Mr. Rutledge, one of the bidders, tried to get a word in. but was interrupted by Mr. Bowman. H. J. Mahon tnoved that the bidders be given the privilege of the lloor, but as there was no objection to their speaking the motion was not put. The dinner lasted until IV o'clock and was a Jolly affair. The president was as gay as the gayest. President Enjoys Himself. At the termination of the joint conference yesterday afternoon, (he following joint statement was issued: Mr. Raymond was surprised with another gift this morning, when the men employes of the exchange, as an evidence of their personal regard for the former manager, presented him with a pair of gold'cuft links, in which diamonds were set. H. J. Cooper made the address. Mr. Raymond had no inkling that the gift was coming and It was with difficulty that he fountf words for a brief reply.tat.es. "On Aug. a'Inst year." snid Mr. Albers, "when entering my house at Jalapa. I was arrested for refusing to surrender tobacco claimed by the Nlcaraguan government, It is not true that I resisted arrest, nor did I abuse President Zela.va. I did run up the American ting when an attempt was made to break iuto my house, and J protested to Minister Merry, but so far as I can understand he did not do much I was tried about Sept. lf». The verdict was a foregone conclusion. Indeed, the district judge. Harriot*, told the Jury if they did not tlnd me guilty they would be Imprisoned. Jury Fixed, H« Says. "There was a full representation fit the mine operating companies and the miners. The meeting was called to or der with Mr. Conuell in the chair. Mr. Mitchell addressed them, stating In general terms the proposition desired by the miners nnd declaring that the same had not been entirely formulated in detail. Miss Alice had determined to defy superstition and have a rehearsal of the wedding, but she found her time so taken up that it had to be omitted. Mr. Longworth. too. remained at the capitoi longer than he intended, and when the hour set for the rehearsal arrived there was no cue to participate in it but Slippers, the six toed While House eat. and a policeman or two. The bids were as follows Citizens' Electric Illuminating Co. —Open arc light, according to specifications, for n five year contract, $60 per arc light and $17.25 for Incandescent light, per year, and, provided they were awarded the contract, "city to have an option of three months of having substituted for the open arcs the 'Magnetite' arc lamp, which Is of superior Illuminating pov/er for street lighting service," WYiIle an argument on Mr. Mahon's motion was in progress William Babcock, who was standing within the council enclosure was carrying on a conversation in a low tone, or at least Mr. Bowman thought he Was. In a second the member from the Seventh was on his feet and addressing the chair shouted: Mr. Raymond expects to leave tomorrow for his new home. ' His successor, James Kreiger, Is now In full charge of the company's business here. "After a brief discussion it was eon-' eluded that the miners and mine operators should each appoint a committee to represent them in the future in reference to the matter, the committee to consist of seven each. The following gentlemen .were appointed to represent the miners: Messrs. John Mitchell. John Fah.v. George Hartlein. \V. II. Dettrey, John P. Gallagher. T. 1D. Nicholls and John T. Deuipsey. anil the following to represent the mine operators: Messrs. Baer. Truesdale. Kerr". Willcox, Williams. Thomas ami Cake. The ladies of the cabinet, and intimate friends of the president's family were invited to the White House to view the gifts. Mrs. Cowjes. the president's sister, snd Mrs. Lodge, wife of the senator, were in charge of the rooms in which the presents were displayed. ami two White House policemen were on guard. "T want to say that if that man In the rear of the room doesn't stop Interrupting this meeting I'll throw him out of the hall." He then turned to Mr. Baboock ami addressed himself in vigorous terms to him. William Babcock—Open arc light, according to the specifications, ten year contract, $58.50 per lamp per year; incandescent light $16 per year; enclosed arc lamp. $68.60 per year, incandescent $16 per year. Lighting of city and fire company buildings free during term of contract. FAREWELL PARTY TO C0XT0N RESIDENT "Tin' jail wan a miserable affair, tilthy beyond description. I sent out money to pay far ruble*, lint they never reached this country. The decree of release watt signed Dee. 17. l»nt was held up for nearly a month, and I didn't get out of juil until Jan. 12. I was then given fifteen days ill which to leave the country and. dodging arrest, got away one day late." H. O. Barter Goes to Wllkcsburrc to The gentleman confronted was not slow In replying and he stepped forward rapidly and shouted Just as quickly: '.'You can't throw me out of here and I defy you to do It." "Yes, I can," replied Mr. Bowman, and It seemed that the gentlemen might start a trial of strength when other members stepped between them. "Will Mr. Babcock step outside tho railing?" said the chairman, and a compliance with this request brought an end to the incident. Knguge In Business Wltli His Edward Rutledge—Open arc light acconding to specifications, five year contract. $59 per year, enclosed arc the same; incandescent lights. $16 each per annum; ten year contract, arc lights $52 per annum; Incandescent lights, $15 each per annum. City hall and fire station lighting free during life of contract Ten Pouea Indians who came from Oklahoma to present Representative Nicholas Longworth with a buffalo skin vest were much disappointed at not finding Mr. Longworth in the house when they visited the eapitol. Their gift for the president's prospective sonin-law is made from the hide ot' a .voung buffalo, which is more highly prized by the Indians than any other trophy of the limit. The.v left the gift •with the president. Brother. A farewell party was given last evening to H. C. Harter, of Coxton, who intends to move to Wilkesbarre In the near future to engage in the grocery business with his brother. C. J. Harter. All who were present had a very pleasant time, engaging in games and music, after which refreshments were servij. Those present were: Misses M;-rtle Phillips. Hattie Davis, Myrtle Davis. Hattie Brown, Olive Fetter, Jeanette Evans, Margaret Thompson, Ethel Daniels, May Yendel, Rhoda Haston. Katie Ostrun, Eunice Ostrun, Messrs. H. C. Harter, Frank Davis, Charles Davis, Milton Waldron, Albert Richards, Elmer Williams, Harry Ryan, Andrew Scott, C. J. Harter, Nicholas Machen, Mr. and Mrs» A. W. Harter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harlos and Mr. and- Mrs. Sharps Richards. "The understanding was that after ihe committee terminated their work they should report to the committee of the whole. Mr. Alber* says that he lias kept carbon copies of all his letters and cables, that he has 110 lack of proof for his contentious and that he has fortytwo witnesses, none of whom has been examined during the investigations ordered by the slate department. Be Among the Dailivrx "An adjournment was then had with the understanding that the committee would arrange for further meetings." at Armory hall. Monday, Feb. 19. Ftrft annual ball Local 341 United Brewery Workers. Grand march starts at 9 p. m. Fine music. 16-3 The city clerk had barely ceased •eatjing, when Mr. Foy and Mr. Thompson arose; The chair recognized Mr. Thompson, who Immediately moved that the contract be awarded Edward Rutledge for a term of Ave years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murphy. Both members spoke briefly, stating -that Mr. Rutledge'* bid was the lowest. Mr. Thompson again spoke on his motion, which had been hidden under amendments. He said: "Here for the last Ave or six years the councils have Invited competition. It Is not for the benefit of the city to Ignore it now. No. It ought rather to Invite it. court it. yes, even pay for It." Mr. Mitchell said later that he had no idea when the two committees would "get together. FOR SALE—One roller top desk and Invalid roller chair. Call at Mrs. Nellie Ross, 95 X. Main street. 16-2 PERSONAL TWO ACCIDENTS. Pottuville, PH.. Kelt. Hi.—While Seated with his family Tobias Schlndle. aged eighty-one years, who had been blind for thirteen years, suddenly startled them by the statement that he could see again. They were Inclined to believe it was the vagary of an aged mind, but to their astonishment he up a newspaper and started to read. They were overjoyed. The doctors say that It is Mr. Schindle's second sight, something which comes very .rarely. The aged man bids fair to live long, for he Is hale and hearty. Aged Man Qets Second Sight. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stark Cooibaugh are visiting friends in Philadelphia. SPECIAL .NOTICES. William H. DeTemple, of Blnghamton, is visiting the family of J. W. Bennett, on Washington street. West Side. Amzi Myers Seriously Hurt ul Patter- ■Mr. Foy arose to amend and offered the following amendment: "That the name Citizens' Electric Illuminating Co. be substituted for Edward Rutlcdge In the preceding motion." In favor of the amendment. Mr. Foy stated that the assertions previously made that the bid of Mr. Rutledge was the lowest were manifestly wrong when the question was fully considered. Mr. Foy then presented figures to justfy his claim, saying In substance: If the contract was awarded to the Citizens' Electric Illuminating Co., according to a provision of the lighting ordinance. It would date from the first of July, 190B, when the previous contract expired. If the contract was awarded to Mr. Rutledge, It take him at least four months to commence furnishing light to the city, which would mean that the city would accept light from the Citizens' company, that Is, providing company would agree to furnish it during the Intervening time, until July 1. 1906, which would complete a year that the Citizens' company would bo furnishing light without a contract. For this they would be able to procure their prevailing rate of the' previous contract or $75 pet; arc light per year. This would make a difference between the bid under consideration and the previous rate, $75, of $15 per arc lamp, which, taken on a basis of 100 arc lamps, would mean that the city would have to pay $1,- 500 more for the year's service If the Citizens' company did not get the contract than If It did. Compared with this amount, the difference between the bids of the Citizens' company and Mr. Rutledge would be inconsiderable, amounting to not more than a few hundred dollars. Taking luto consideration this saving of $1,- 590 the Citizens' company bid would be Deduced to about $67 per arc light per year. Something further to be considered was the fact that th6 city Is Indebted at the present time to the Citizens' Co. something like $10,000 and ib rarely lees than $5,000 In debt to the company. The city should not lose sight of its obligations to Its creditors. son's Yesterday—W. M. Winters SPECIAL SALE OF Privilege to speak being given the bidders, Frank Slattery, esq., of Wilkesbarre, stepped forward, stating that he represented Mr. Butledge's company. He said that the councils had before them a plain and simple business proposition and that the men behind Mr. Rutledge were business men of this valley and some of this city. The matter of the previous contract with the Citizens' company was 'rrelevant, he said: "Are you going to fool with competition?" he asked. "Are you going to use us as a club to beat the Citizens' company down In the price. If so, then you are not treating us fairly," In closing, Mr. Slattery hinted at injunction proceedings in case the contract was awarded to the Citizens' company. Mr. Slattery was Interrogated by Mr. Foy, who then reiterated his previous stand. "I'll be glad to vote with Mr. Slattery's company," he said, "if the gentleman can show me where my Received Gush MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Amzi Myers, of North Main street, a driver for J. E. Patterson & Co.. was severely injured yesterday. He was engaged in feeding the horses when one of them crushed him against the side of the stall, resulting in the breaking of orfe shoulder bone and the severe dislocation of the other. He was removed to his Have Just placed In stock a com- Bowman. Thomas Kelly, Evans, Martin, McHale—15. CAPTAIN DOUGHER AGAIN HEADS CO. H. plete assortment of Galland's Muslin Nays—Select, Murphy, Kehoe, Meister, Loughney, Walsh; Thompson; common, )Toole, White, Carden, Mc- Nevin, Heineman, Hopkins. Early. Walsh, McKaig—15. goods—a very nice line. For Intro- Was Unanimously Re-elected Ijisi Ev- duction will place them on special ening—Election Followed by a sale. Ladies' Nightgowns. 50c; mus- The original motion—that the contract should be awarded to Edward Butledge for five years—was defeated by the following vote: home lin drawers, 25c; corset covers, 12 'Ac William M. Winters, a clerk in Patterson's lumber yard, received a deep gash in his head by being struck by a piece of lumber. He is not disabled from work. Banquet Says Standard Oil May Be Indicted. 25c. 5.0c Captain Edward J. Dougher, who for the past five years has been In command of Co. H, N. G. P., was last evening unanimously reelected by his company for another term of five years. Among those present at the election were Colonel Dougherty, Major Sharpe and Adjutant Carlton Jones. Colonel Dougherty was in charge. At the conclusion of the business Captain Dougher was presented with a handsome Morris chair by the members of his company and he also received a rocking chair for Mrs. Dougher. A social session followed with Steward Moughan in charge of the luncheon. Pittsburg. Feb. Id.--The Post says that indictment* of Standard Oil and railroad officer* by the federal authorities a'fter the manner In which the beef trust leader* have lDeen dealt with and action to this end immediately following the termination of the packer*' case* now in progress In Chicago are the possible results of the Investigation of the alleged rebating of railroad rates by the government, the final step In wh'eh was finished In Pittsburg. Would be pleased to have you call Ayes—Select. Murphy, Kehoe, Melster, Loughney, Whlsh, Thompson: common, Toole, White, Carden, Mc- NC?vin, Heineman, Hopkins. Early, Walsh—14. and see my line of luces, embroideries and notions. Pirating Foley's Honey and Tar. CLARA WAGNER, 18 S. Main St Foley & Co., Chicago, originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy and oh account of the great merit and popularity cf Foley's Honey and Tar many imitations are offered for the genuine. These worthless Imitations have similar sounding names. Ueware 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. Nays—Select, Toole, Gavin, Connell Mahon. McAndrew; common, O'Brien Touhill, John Kelly, Henzey, Bowman Foy, Thomas Kelly, Martin, Evans, McHale, McKaig—16. IS YOU It WATCH RUNNING RIGHT Personal attention 'given to all watch and clock repairing at this store, and work guaranteed figures and calculations arc wrong-." HARRY W. YAHE1CN, Mr„Melster at this point put forth an argument coinciding with the views of Mr. Thompson. King Edward Works Too. Jeweler, 63 N. Main St. jcT I/omloii. Ke.b. !CD.—King Kdwnrd tolil the Rev. WIIhqu Carlile, head of the Church Aruiy. at an aiidlcncf in Buckingham pa law that ho oftdn worked twelve hour* a day himself. He knew the blessing* of work aud greatly sympathized with the unemployed. Therefore It was a great comfort to him to know that the Church Army was furnishing employment for ho many. The king specially praised the emigration plans of the army. Mr. McNevln raised a point of order on the second amendment, which opened a new field of endless argument. Chairman Kehoe was taking no quick action to get a record of the votes on the questions in hand and the city clerk did what he did once before, took charge of t{ie mating. Reading the rrfotion and amendments the clerk shouted In sonorous tones, "Is the house ready for the second amendment?" On viva vom vote the "noes" outsounded the "ayes", and tho clerk declared it lost. There was a call'for a division, and It resulted In the amendment being lost by a vote of 18 to 11, Thomas Kelly's vote not being recorded. asjD© Captain Dougher Is a seasoned military man, having risen from the ranks. He has been In the company for many years and was with the H boys at Chlckamauga, when he waa advanced from first sergeant to second lieutenant. He is popular with his company. MEATS FOR THS DINNER. Negro Bishop Intuit* Old Glory. Will have in stock toiporrow a good Macon. Ga.. Feb. 10.—In an address before 600 delegates at a convention of negroes in this city to discuss race problems Bishop H. M Turner declared the American flag to be "a dirty aud contemptible rag" and that "hell was an improvement on the United States when the negro was Involved." supply of home dressed pork from which we can cut a nice order for you. Will also have a good-supply of choice lamb und veal, and an abundance of Punctuality prime beef. Orders delivered. Characterizes Southern's Palm Limited, Kixury, speed and safety make the Southern Railway the favorite route to St. Augustine. Aiken. Augusta, Ormond, Palm Beach and Mtami. Pull Information from Chas. L. Hopkins, D. P. A.. 828 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Our line of specialties Includes our By taking advantage of the big shoe bargains Stranded Steamer Floated. Owner of Famous Farm Wed*. own make sausage and bologna, fancy pickles, fine saur kraut, pigs feet, Scitnate. Mass.. Feb. Itt.—Tbe Leyland liner Devonian, which went ashore in a snowstorm on the ledgcH between Second and Third cliff, off this place, was floated by a tun aud the revenue cutter Gresbam. Apparently she was not seriously damaged. Mount Holly. X. J.. Feb. Ifi.- It waa learued that Miss Lillian Barnes Allien. protege Of the late Pierre Lorillard. and who, was left the famous Uancocas stock farm at Jobatowii, was secretly marl-led to Mr. George Llriugston. former commissioner of publie works of New York city, oa Feb. 8 last. The wedding took place In New York city. being offered at the Bali Ash. fresh eggs, &c. HA'LLOCKS MEAT MARKET, eiiMitt 1 The division was as follows Florida, Cuba and Nassau. 28 South Main Street. To adopt the amendment—Select, M. J. Toole, Gavin, Connell. Mahon; common, O'Brien. Touhill, John Kelly, Hensey, Bowman. Foy, William Martin—11. , Southern's Palm Limited best train from Philadelphia, dally, except Sunday 3:25 p. m. Two other fast trains daily. Through dining car service on all trains. Pull Information from Chas. L. Hopkins, D. P. A., 828 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Pa. WE OPEN OYSTERS SHE In a careful manner, so as to keep the Charles W. Moore, a machinist, of Ford City, Pa., had his hand frightfully burned In an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen'H Arnica Salve with the usual result: "A quick and perfect cure." Greatest hfealer on earth for burns, wounds, sores, eczema and piles. 26o at Geo. D. Stroll, West Pittston, Mayo's Pharmacy, druggists. Frlglitiuily llarned. oyster whole and without particles of To reject the amendment—Select, Murphy, Kehoe, Melster, Loughney, Walsh, Thompson and McAndrew; common, Toole, White, Carden, Mc- Nevln, Heineman, Hopkins, Early, Walsh. Evans, McKalg and McHale— 18. now in progress at the shell. For large primes or line stewing oysters Bend us your order and get the best. We also sell tub oysters. Standard Oil Paya Out 916,000,000. New Vork, Kel». Itt- The directors of •he .Standard Oil "■onipan.v declared a dividwiid for the quarter of *16 ti share, which coiatmrea with 410 for the previous quarter and flft for the corre- KpqMIIng quarter n year ago. On the $100,000,000 of capitalisation tbe dlrl dend means a diatrlbutlou of #10,000,- Mr. Bowman arose to second the j intendment. He stated that the faot should bo kept In mind that the CitlieiM' coiniDaiiv Is a home concern and Lhftt its nwnem are residents of Pitifton and vicinity, also that they have carried their company through times of depression as well as prosperity and are entitled to some consideration.Mr. Thompson aroso to speak. Ho said that the city has been invltlne The Sunset route via Washington, thence Southern railway, A. & W. P., W. of Ala., L. & N., Sunset Annex Pullman drawing room sleeping car. Leave New York 4:25 p. m., Philadelphia 6:50 p. m.. daily. . Full information /from Chas. L. Hopkins, D. P. A., 828 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Arizona, California and Mexico. All the seasonable varieties of fresh Boston Shoe [fish on hand every day, particularly The question was then on the flrst amendment—to award the contract for five years to the Citizens' company. It was d«feated by a vote of 15-15, as follows; Ayes—Select, Toole, Gavin, Connell, Mahon, McAndrew; common, O'Brien, Touhill, John Kelly, Henwy, Foy, on Friday. Orders delivered lo all pur In of the clly In time for dinner, or as you de- St@r@0 Camden, Suiiimervlllo, Alkeii, AnguMa These delightful resorts reached via Southern railway. Superior service. Full information from Chas. X* Hopkins, D. P. A., 828 Chestnut St., WW t Both phones. SHARP'S MA&KKT. «lre. 79 North Main Street.  Oysters by the quart Sharp's, j Ash's.