Pittston Gazette

              yjiftaiim JUBc. C£a~Drt!c. THE hoot: paper WEATHER CONDITIONS. Forecast Until 8 |». in. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair and colder \nday, falr- \AV^oV^CU r j I'or Hie People of Pittston and, Vicinity. AIjL the home news, 56TH YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1860. 1 DAILY EST. n* THEO. HART 1862. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 13556. FOimr CENTS A MONTH. } EIGHT PAGES HONORED ST. PATRICK CANNON REBUKED ALBANYWAKESUP COLORADO WRECK SURPRISE PARTY. HKHERS TO STRIKE. ARE BACK IN JAIL Class NO. 2, of the Broad Street M. E. Sunday school, tendered Mr. and Mrs. E. n. Myers, a surprise party last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sharp, of Church street. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and music and at an early morning hour choice refreshments were served. The following were present: Robert Pierce, John Mccarty, Albert Emblcton. John Jenkins, Benjamin George, Bert , Shear, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young. Lottie Richardson. Teenie Embleton. Llllie Lewis. Mrs. B. George, Mary Drelsbach, Mabel Fulkersln and Myrtle Davis. Irish Societies Paraded the Streets This Morning. Pittston Twp. School Dist. Effect of Hamilton's Speech Telegraph Operator Made a Democratic Congressman Escaped Luzerne Prisoners Discussed. Blunder. Calls Him a Czar. Again in Difficulty. Captured First Attended Services in St. John's rnlC-«.s the Teachers Are I'aid Before TO AID REFORM MOVE. HORRIFYING SCENES. DEFIES CONSTITUTION. Monday the Buildings Will Not NEAR WHITE HAVEN. Chnrcii—Parade Was .a Neat lie Opened—Teachers are Ac- Procession and Was Witness- The Investigating Commit- «•C! ID,v Many People—Uus- Revised List of Dead Num- Refers to Him as an "En ting in Concert in the Were Rscognized by Jersey inoss Places Were bers Thirty-five. throned Despot." Matter—No Money for Central Railroaders. tee Closes Its Hearings. Decorated HOSPITAL CASES. Over Two Months. For the first time in many years the various Irish societies of this vicinity held a joint parade in honor of St. Patrick's day, this morning. Not that the patron saint of the emerald isle has ever been forgotten on his name day, but for various reasons the parades were gradually abandoned about a decade ago and more Individual forms of commemorating the 17th day of March came into vogue. Unless the school directors of Pittston township make a payment to the teachers before next Monday the schools of the township will be closed down. The teachers will go on strike and educational matters will be effectually spragged until sucli time as something is done toward Improving tjie finances of the district. Driven to this last resort, after having used every other method they could conceive to get their money, the school ma'ams have determined on a strike and say positively that not a teacher will open her school Monday morning unless some money Is produced in the meantime. This means, In all probability, that the children of the township will have no further educational opportunities this term. Albany. N. V.. March 17.—The effect of the sensational and bitter speech of Andrew Hamilton at the hearing of the Armstrong committee is being freely discussed. I,sylng aside the motive of the speech and the evident desire to get revenge and to reinstate himself in the eyes of the people, there is no denying that Hamilton lias done much to help to puss the bills advocated by the insurance investigating committee. His spfpch lias left the impression that the present boards of trustees must go and that there must be a clean deal :ill around. In his speech Hamilton declared that the New- York Life trustees knew all about his legislative disbursements — the spending of the "yellow dog" fund. Pueblo. Colo.. March 17.—Because, as charged. Telegraph Operator 8. F. Lively at Swallows slept at his post two trains rushed together head-on on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. George Williams. employed at Kresge's livery, received a painful injury to his knee today. He Is being treated at the hospital. Washington, March 17.—At a conference of Republican house leaders it was decided to consider the statehood bill on Wednesday, March 21. The so called insurgents will attend the caucus.Joseph Otis. Thomas Melvln and | and Thomas Burke, the three county prisoners who made their escape from the Wilkesbarre jail on Thursday evening. were captured at a late hour last night at White Haven, and are again confined in the county jail. The men were smart enough to make their way out of the jail, but they were not smart enough to make their escape after leaving prison. It will be recalled that two of the men were "trusties", having the freedom of the corridors, and that they sawed a bar that protected one of the rear windows of the prison. It is supposed now that the men had a confederate outside the prison, who helped them to make their escape by furnishing- a saw and helping to saw the iron bar. Immediately after their escape the county authorities scattered broadcast descriptions of the prisoners and warning the authorities in various parts county to be on the lookout for them. About 11 o'clock last night, three men answering the descriptions of the escaped prisoners boarded a Jersey Central freight train at Mountain Top. The suspicions of the railroad men were aroused, and the yardmaster telegraphed to the White Haven authorities to look out for the men when the train reached that place. The White Haven chief of police was on hand with a couple of assistants, and they bagged the three jailbirds without much difficulty. Early this morning, Warden Roth. Deputy Smith and Policeman Ruddy, of Wilkesbarre. went to White Haven, and brought the captured prisoners back to the county jail. They took their capture philosophically. The/ said they had done their best to escape, but the severe weather proved too much for them. They were thinly clad when they left the prison and they were not hardened to severe weather after their long confinement indoors. Th«»y walked from Wilkesbarre to the top of the mountain, and suffered greatly from their 30 hours' exposure. They had had only a light lunch to eat since making their escape, having begged that much from residents on the mountain. Joseph Arnisisky, of Wyoming, employed as a miner In Mt. Lookout colliery. had his fingers smashed this morning. He was admitted to the hospital. Thirty-live passengers met a frightful death in the wrecked cars, some of which burned to ashes after the gas that had lighted them exploded. In the house Representative Shackleford (Dem„ Mo.) made an attack on Speaker Cannon, criticising the organization's attitude on the statehood bill. Addressing his remarks directly to the speaker, he said: There were private gatherings, society entertainments and occasionally public functions, but parades seemed out of style. The approach of St. Pattick's day this year, however, was marked by a general agitation throughout various sections for a return to the old practice. This locality became infected with the parade Idea and consequently a parade was arranged. Orders had been sent to Swallows, ten miles east of the wreck, which would have stopped the westbound express No. 3 and sidetracked it in time to have allowed the eastlxjuml train to pass, but the operator, it is alleged, slept in his cjiair and never received the orders. He awoke as the express passed. 1o realize the fearful cost of his mistake and to flee. FREELAND BANK CLOSED "No memlDer can submit any matter to a vote of the house until ho shall have first sought anil found favor' in your sight. The constitution contemplates that the speaker shall be the servant of the house. In defiance of the constitution you have made yourself its master. You have packed every committee so that no hill can I* reported without your consent. Unless you nre willing no member can mov'o to discharge a committee from the consideration of a bill and take it up in the house. First National "W&s Looted by the Cashier. The linances of the school district ;ire In a deplorable shape. Some of the teachers who were appointed only three or four years ago have as much as $400 owing them, and there is not a teacher in the district but has several months pay coming to her. It is over two months since any pay was given the teachers of the district. It it true they were given checks for the expenses to the last institute, but when they tried to ensli them they found there was no money to meet them. The return of the old idea of a pageant seemed to awaken the weather man's memory to the fact that it was usual to find a St. Patrick's day parade and a snow storm linked together, so ho sent the storm a fewdays ago but, relenting, no doubt, followed it up with magnificent overhead conditions today. The wreck occurred during n blind ing snowstorm on a sharp curve and slippery rails. It was a wild, stormy night in tho mountain cany oil s when the two heavy trains met. Blinding snow darkened the rooky gorges. Suddenly headlights flashed out, and it was realized by the engineers that something was wrong. The emergency brakes were applied, but the slippery rails allowed the momentum of the heavy truing to carry tjieui on to the fatal crash. Cashier Kvcrctt Arrested on the Members of the legislature have discussed Hamilton's remarks and have studied theiu carefully. One member of the legislature said: Charge of Embezzlement and At- torney William D. Bcckley, of Bloomsburg. 011 the "It Is peculiar that Hamilton did not see (if to make such a statement until after he had returned from New York city and had visited the offices of the New York I-lf D Insurance company and had seen William R. Hornhlower. It may have been that Hamilton was stung because the company was not to have 'any further use for liitu." Charge of Conspiracy F. N. Everett, cashier of the First National Bank, of Freeland, Pa., was arrested last evening on the charge of Ctaibezzllng- $56,900 from the institution. William D. Beckley, a lawyer from Bloomsburg, was arrested at about the same time on a charge of conspiracy. Both warrants were sworn out by A. Oswald, president of the bank, before United States Commissioner C. F. Hill of Hazzleton, who committed both the accused men without bail for a further hearing. Calls Cannon "Enthroned Despot." The parade was along the usual lines and attracted more than ordinry interest. Many of the mine workings were closed down for the day. and the streets were crowded by the time the procession was ready to move. Tho lines began to form with Broad street as a center about 8:30, and shortly before 9 o'clock the divisions went separately to St. John's church to attend mass. A large congregation was in tho church.' A solemn high mass was sung. . Rev. J.. P. O'Mattey, pastor of St. John's, was celebrafit. Rev. M. J. Mauley, deacon, and Rev. R. P. Jordan, sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas Croghan, of St. Mary's, was master of ceremonies. In the sanctuary were Rev. John Grove, of St. Mary's: Rev. J. J. B. Feeley, of St. Mark's; Rev. P. F. Quitman, of St. Cecilia's: Rev. William Gislon, of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; Rev. Andrew Pavco, of St. John the Baptist. Rev. Father O'Malley preached a sermon. dwelling on thoughts appropriate to the day. "Von sit an enthroned despot subjecting the rights and destinies of this great people to the dictates of your own unbridled will. "Who stands today between a progressive. enlightened people and the statehood to which they nre entitled? You, sir. Only you. You crack your whip and a majority of this house cowers at your feet. You turn your thumbs down, and the house deals a death blow to prostrate, bleeding Oklahoma." FUNERALS HELD. Senator Armstrong Won't Talk, Actual Number of Dead Not Known. Senator Armstrong declined to discuss the Hamilton incident. Asked if Hamilton would be asked to make more disclosures. Senator Armstrong said: The actual number killed may never be known accurately. Only seventeen bodies have been recovered, and all of these are not identified. The funeral of Mrs. John Allison took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Many friends attended the last services, which were held in the Welsh Baptist church, by Rev. W. D. Thomas. Many beautiful floral offerings reposed on the casket. The remains were laid away in Piltston cemetery. The pall bearers were all nephews of the deceased, George, David, Robert, Oliver, Fred, and George In one of the express cars, which burned until only the ironwork was left, there were twenty-live passengers. and it is declared that they were burned to cinders. Not even their bones The bank was closed at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was not opened today. Cashier Everett had no statement to make concerning his arrest. Attorney Beckley said: "I believe the bank people have made a big mistake. If they intended any move like this and had given 24 hours' time they would have been fully pro- "I don't believe thai Hamilton can give any statements that will affect I lie legislation. While he might make statements that would be interesting, still it js not likely that he would tell anything that would assist the committee in getting the business in any dlf ferent shape. Of course as an expert on insurance matters he might have valuable suggestions to offer." Here Mr. Shackleford said he had read in the morning papers that "Uncle Joe" had given it out flatfooted that he would not permit the house to concur in the senate amendment on the statehood bill and then proceeded: are left The identification of the bodies recovered has been made in most cases from articles of jewelry worn by the victims. It was the only way of deciding the identity of the charred remnants plucked from the ruins. Herron "What a horrible announcement to be made in a free country." There were many friends in attendance at the funeral of the late David Owens, which occurrejl yesterday from his late home on Rallroad'street. Services were held at the house at 3:30 by Rev. W. D. Thomas. Interment was made in Pittston cemetery. The pall bearers were: John Fear, William H. Jones, Jesse Carey, George Carey, A. B. Warner and William tected President Oswald said: "The money that is missing was borrowed or taken without our knowledge. There is no collateral whatever to cover the shUi'lase- The examiner was at Freeland Wednesday, but the shortage was not discovered until Wednesday night, when we found that the balance sheets on our accounts with banks where we have part of our surplus, did not tally. Following this Cashier Everett confessed to me that the money had been advanced to the Pennsylvania Paper Mills Co. and the situation was explained to the board The confusion in the house throughout Mr. Shnekleford's remarks was such that very few members knew what he had said when Mr. Tawney stopped him with an objection. The special insurance committee, which since last September has been investigating the methods and conditions of the institution o,' life insurance as conducted by the companies, domestic and foreign, doing business in this state, last night formally closed its public hearings. For more than five hours after the collision the flames raged about the wreck, while mea. and children were being slowly roasted to death. Their cries, curried by the high wind which fanned the flames into renewed activity every time it seemed as if tbey would die out. were borne to the ears of the crowd of resetters, who stood helplessly about. Groans of anguish of men mingled with the piercing shrieks of women, and one man. who iiad succeeded in climbing halfway out of the window of one of the cars, but who could not extricate himself entirely from the wreckage, was burned to death before (lie eyes of the crowd. Many efforts were made to save him. but so intense was the heat near the burning cars that it was impossible for the rescuers to approach close enough to be of assistance. The parade formed as soon as mass was over and moved down town, First there was a platoon of mounted police, comprising Officers Council, Llnnon, Price, Pendergast and Hines. The grand marshal, Edward J. Barrett and his aides followed. The appointed aides of this division were: Hon. E. J. Burke, T. J. Glennon, E. J. Rutledge. Michael Grace, John Kehoe, James Corcoran, J. H. Mullin, jr.,' E. J. Hart. Washington, March 17.—Mary S.Garrett of Philadelphia appeared before? the senate committee on education and labor in support of a bill to appropriate $100,000 for the training of teachers to instruct deaf children before- they are of school age. Miss Garrett had one of her pupils, a girl of twelve years, with her. The child was born deaf and yet has learned to read the Hps perfectly and through understanding of what is said to her has learned to respond in speech. Members of the committee took great interest in questioning the child. Deaf Mute Talks to Senators Carey TRIBUTE TO PASTOR. The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert Haintl was held this morning from the family home on Broad street. Despite the early hour of the obsequies many friends were in attendance. A high mass of requiem was sung in St. John's church at 6 o'clock by Rev. R. D. Jordan. The body was placed aboard the 7:35, D., L. & W. train for Paterson, N. J. There were numerous handsome floral pieces. The llower bearers were: A. S. Powers. James J. Corcoran. Thomas Cawley and William Fulton. The pall bearers were: C. F. Judge. Hon. W. H. Rutledge, John J. Coggins. John O'D. Mangan. Thomas S. Jjoftus and P. H. Kelly. The following, besides the relatives, accompanied the remains to Paterson: Hon. W. H. Rutledge, John O'D. Mangan. P. H. Kelly, Thomas Cawley and Undertaken James C, Lydon. Darwin P. Kingsley, vice president of the New York Life, appeared before the committee and argued against the enactment of sections 98 and 98. Seclion 9G limits new business to $150.- 000,000 n year in a company which has over .$1,000,000,000 insurance in force, smaller companies being restricted in proportion. Section 98 regulates agents' commissions, keeping them within the loadings, and also prohibits bonuses, prizes or other rewards. The Keene Evening Sentinel, of Keene. N. H., in commenting upon the resignation of Rev. Alfred H. Wheeler as pastor of St. james' Episcopal Church, of that place, and his acceptance of the pastorate of St. James' Episcopal Church, of Plttston. pays a tribute to his character in the following language: of dirsctors Beckley, when searched in his coll, had tn his possession l!i notes of $5,- 000 each from the Pennsylvania Paper Mills of Catawissa. drawn on the National Bank of Catawissa. The bank notes signed by the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Paper Mills were also found in his possession. A number of open carriages containing the city officials and others followed. The following occupied carriages: Xo. 1, Mayor Langan, T. J. McNevin; Xo. 2. James Loughney, M. J. McHale; Xo. 3, M. J. Toole, Thomas Murphy, Charles F. O'Brien; Xo. 4, Charles V. Touhill, Martin Early, Thomas Reilly; Xo. 5, Thomas Henzey, John Kelly; Xo. 6, John Mc- Grath, Thomas Carroll, John Kennedy. Alexander's band, with J. B. Alexander leading, was the first musical organization in line. It was followed by Co, D, C. T. A. U. regiment. This company, neatly uniformed, was under the command of Captain J. J. Duffy and marched in faultless style with military bearing and precision. •'During the period of nearly seven years, that Rev. Mr. Wheeler has been the rector of the church in this city he has shown himself to be a resolute worker for the propagation of Christian principles and practices such as add to the standing of every community and make life the more worth living. While devoted always to the interests of his own church, he has not sought to antagonize other workers, but has rather been anxious and willing to do his full share. People of alt classes have found in him a kind friend and cofnselor. He has been especially successful In mission work, as the large increase in the size of the Sunday school of his parish attests, and the church has found him a good administrator, quite a sum having been raised by him not long ago to pay off certain debts. Rev. Mr. Wheeler's many friends in this city will wish him success in his new field, which appears to be one especially adapted1 to his attainments." H. 0. Lippincott of the Penn Mutual protested against the "unholy and unjust competition" forced upon the small companies by the evil methods of the great companies. He spoke for the general agency system as against the managerial system. Everett and Beckley claim the money was sunk in the Pennsylvania Paper Mills of Catawissa. The capital stock of the bank is $50,000. It was organized in April, lftOi!, and Everett has been its cashier ever since. He is under $15,000 bond with a Baltimore surety company. It is said that all the depositors will be fully pro- Helped Lincoln's Slayer to Escape. Almost Entire Family Killed Washington, March 17.—.Tames W. Pumphrey of this city, who owned the horse on which J. Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, made his escape, is dead. Mr. Pumphrey owned a livery stable, and Booth engaged'the horse there. The spurs worn by Booth were borrowed from Mr. Pumphrey. The horse hired by Booth was not recovered. It is said to have been killed by Harold, the companion of Booth, to prevent detection after their escape into Maryland. One of the pathetic tragedies of the disaster was the wiping out of all but two of the family of Taylor Hewitt of Lelio, Kan. Father, mother, daughter. grandchild and the wives of the sous are missing. The two sons. E. A. Hewitt and W. Hewitt, are among the injured in the hospital here, each of them having leg fractures in addition to other injuries. K. A. Hewitt said that he bad a dream several months ago in which his family were all killed. Hank Statement March I HOG, An indication of the temper of the legislature was given when the senate insurance committee reported favorably Senator Braekett's bill repealing section Xo. 56 of the insurance law. This is (he section that forbids bringing suit against an insurance company tor an accounting unless the consent of the attorney general lias been previously obtained. Action Agai nst Old Insurance Law. Reserve Reserve decrease less U. 598,575 Loans, 44G.400 ■D,852,900 The arrest of Everett and Beckley caused a big sensation nt Freeland. tected Specie, decreased Legal tenders, decreasi Deposits, increase Circulation, decrease . . increase 3,783.700 64S.100 St. Cecilia's temperance society was the next in line and was followed by St. Joseph's Cadets, a temperance organization that includes a large number of boys. Sutton's band, of AVyoming, heaided the cadets. James Scarlet, of Danville John H. Bigtilow, of Huzlcton, have been retained as counsel for the de- and 518,000 0.930,700 fondants, To Pineliurst, Aiken and Augusta And all the befit winter resorts, the Southern Railway offers the finest and most inviting service. „Full information from Chas. L. Hopkins, D. P. A., Thirty-four are known to have been injured. Fifteen are in cots in St. Mary's hospital here, and some of them are expected to die. William ID. Hockley I* one of the Landed In Breaches Buoy. Atlantic City. N. .!.» March IT Senator Armstrong, J. M, Wainwrlght and another member of the assembly. constituting a subcommittee of the insurance investigating committee, will go to New York city next Tuesday with a transcript of all the arguments made by the representatives of the companies and the policy holders and will devote the week to going through and deciding what amendments shall be made to the insurance bills. The eutlre committee will meet in New York city on Friday and Saturday of next week and give the amendments their final form. It is intended to lay this final report before the legislature a week from next Monday most prominent young members of the Columbia county bar. Ho is a son of the late Attorney Daniel A. Beckley, who was prominent in State politics and for years was editor of the Bloomsburg Republican. The plant of the Pennsylvania Paper Mills Co. is located near Catawissa and has been operated for four or five years by a company composed of W. 1). Heckley and H. A. McKillip and other Bloomsburg' and Catawissa capitalists. Owing to several accidents, floods and a fire, the company is said to have lost considerable money in the past three The second division was In charge of M. J. Manley, who had appointed as his aides Peter Curley, Thomas Sheridan, Patrick McGarry, Alexander McCormack, Charles Judge, Thomas Twenty-one passengers wore taken off the stranded British steamer Cearense by means of the breeches buoy. The line had been passed over the ship early in the day. but Captain Mason kept the passengers aboard until the wrecking tugs arrived. It was found impossible to transfer the passengers to the tugs because of the violence of the waves. Then the passengers were taken one by one in the buoy, and all were landed safely. 828 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa Rev. Mr. Wheeler arrived in the today and will conduct the services in St. James' Church tomorrow. At the morning service, there will be Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. Evening Prayer at the usfaal hour. Sunday school as usual. Edward E. Baird, deputy sheriff; Archibald Whitney, Baird's prisoner; Fred I.imecooley, Denver: Patrick Murphy. Florence: Mrs. A. E. Hewitt and baby and Mr. and Mrs. \V. L. Hewitt and daughter. Leho. Kan.; William Holiis, engineer of train Xo. 115; Walter t'auslet, engineer of the leading engine on train Xo. 3: Hugh Sudduth, fireman, and E. McParlaud, express messenger. The known dead are Boating, Shooting, Golf anil Tennis Through the winter months are at their height at Pinehurst. Aiken, Augusta and all Florida resorts via the Southern Railway's unsurpassed train service. Full information from Chas. Jj. Hopkins, D. P. A., 828 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Caw ley Following the marshal's party were carriages with the clergy of St. John's and neighboring parishes and the following: John Ford, John Burke, Patrick Corcoran, James Hennigan, Anthony Kennedy, C. Donnelly, John Dougherty, John Callahan, M. Bolin, M. Granahan and B. Granahan. Following the carriages was Rowley's band after which marched divisions 25, 36, 2. 42, and 3, of the A. O. H., and the Henry Grattan society. New vegetables at Sharp's Market SPECIAL NOTICES, 3*@r $g°n® years. Jap Beats American Students. PERSONAL ATTENTION FOREIGNERS IN JAIL. Ann Arbor. Mich., March 17.—K. S. Inui. u Japanese student, won first honors in tho annual oratorical contest of the University of Michigan and received $100 in gold and the Chicago alumni gold medal. His subject was "The Mission of New Japan." The flnni contest was tho result of a sifting down process from all classes, in which over 150 student orators started. Inui will represent Michigan in the Northern Oratorical league contest. to all watch and jewelry repairing Russia Arrests Chief Jew Baiter. work guaranteed; Harry W. Yaseen SAogSj, night The parade mairched first down town close*'to the forks of the road and then to the Junction, after which It countermarched down town again and disbanded at Broad street. There were many spectators along the line of march and many of the business places were decorated with the national colors and the green. American and Irish flags were conspicuous in different parts of the procession. St. Petersburg, March 17.—The author of the anti-Jewish circulars was M. Levroft'. an employee of the minister of the interior holding a rank in the official hierarchy equivalent to councilor of state. He is the leader of the League of the Russian People and has been dismissed from the service and arrested and will be prosecuted. Three foreigners are being held in the city lockup, having been arrested on a south bound street car last evening by Officer Linnen and Special Policeman Bliss. It is alleged that they held up and robbed a man in Duryea last evening. Up to this afternoon the Duryea authorities had not sent for the men. jeweler, 63 North Main St. Care and Hamilton's Veracity Assailed Comfort New York. March 17.—Trustees of (lie New York l.ife Insurance company made flat denials of all the sensational charges of "Judge" Andrew Hamilton In his address before the Armstrong committee. In signed statements to the American Clarence H. Macka.v and John Claflin, two of the trustees, state emphatically that they never knew that Hamilton was disbursing any of the money for the company in connection witli legislation. Other trustees make the same statements. Some of them go so far as to deny that they ever knew of the existence of such a person as Hamilton until the late John A. McCali made his memorable admission before the iusurance investigating committee. promptness with all repairs, HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET is now located at 40 S. Main St., Con- nor's old stand. j£ow OPrgces A Scientific Wonder. gays Oil Trust Got $72,000,000. The cures that stand to its credit make Bueklen's Arnica Salve a scientific wonder. It cured E. R. Mulford, lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry, Waynesboro, Pa., of the distressing case of Piles. It heals the worst Burns, Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Cuts, Wounds Chilblains and Salt Rheum. Only 25c at Geo. W. Stroh's, West Pittston. Fresh shell oysters at Sharp's. Altogether the parade was a very creditable one. The best of order %\;as maintained and the line of marchers was enlivened with gay airs by the bands. The Irish selections sounded particularly well. Kansas City, Mo., March 17.—Frank S. Monnett, counsel for the independent operators, told the Interstate commerce commission that through an illegal control of coal freight rates the Standard Oil company has cleaned up $72,000,- 000 in Kansas and the Indian Territory in thirteen months. London, March 17.—A letter received by Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny from his son. Captain de Crespigny, iudieates that the British expedition against the Nandl tribe, northern Nigeria, is encountering unexpected resistance. The captain says a thousand natives were killed during the recent "driviug operations." Britiih Kill One Thousand Africans. COMBS AND BRACELETS. So to tAe This will be a COMB and BRACE- LET season. We are thoroughly pre- pared for this and offer you a line of There is very little doing out of the ordinary this afternoon or this evening. Hadley's moving pictures are at the Lyric tills evening and another event of interest will be the roller skating match between Jones and Haubrlch at Armory hail tonight, commencing at 10 o'clock. both, in solid gold and gold filled, at prices that will appeal to the ladies. These, together with our usual com- V STONE, Prominent Hartford Doctor Dead. Southern Railway one night enroute from Philadelphia to Florida. Route of tho Southern's Palm Limited. Full information fro mChas. L. Hopkins, D. P. A., 823 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florida and the South plete line of solid gold anil gold filled Hartford, Conn.. March 17.—Dr. William T. Bacon, one of the most distinguished eye and ear specialists in New England, is dead at his home here, aged sixty years. Government Ownership In Japan. watches, diamond rings. gold and Parker Wants Southerners to Lead. Tokyo. March 17.— The railway nationalization hill has passed the house of representatives by a vote of 243 to 109. It is expected that the bill to purchase the Seoul-Fusan railway also will pass. The cost of the purchase of home railways is estimated at $£50,- 000,000. Charlotte, N. C., March 17.—Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, Democratic candidate for president in the 1904 election, iu an address before the Manufacturers' club of this city urged southern Democrats to take the leadership of th« party. a1 Plymouth's Irish societies held a parade this morning, in which the Catawissa band also participated. The members of the societies attended mass In St. Vincent's church, and then paraded the streets of the town. This evening the members of the various societies will be guests at a banquet served by the Ladies' auxiliary diamond Jewelry, chains, festoons, sig- net rings, collaretts, etc. You will Jews Must Leave Vladivostok. AslievlUe, llot Springs. Tryon, Lake agree with us. after inspecting our Vladivostok. March 17.—The Jews here have been ordered te leave the city In three dayr In "The Land of the Sky," and Sapphire country, charming resorts to stop over and view enroute to and from Florida. Full information from nut' street, Philadelphia, Pa. Toxaway. line, that we have the right goods at f the right prices. 79 R. Mall St. "LEWIS. THE JEWELER." • 1 11 ' """ Money to loan. J. A. Lelbson Rigs for moving. Pittston Ice Co. Rigs for moving. Pittston Ice Co, -'2 North Main street