Pittston Gazette

              \ ; \ fltttfefaro Jlilk THE HOME PAPER WHATHER CONDITIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. ni. Tomorrow for Fui the People of Plttotod and Gastem Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Showers tonight and Wednesday; light to fresh south to southwest winds. AIAj TOE HOME NEWS. VTJ K8TAHMHHKD 1850. 001X1 1J1 , DAILY EST. BY TIIUO. UAUT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, JUNE 5,1906. TWO CWNTS A COPY. FORTY CKNT8 A MONTII. \ 8PAGES undertake to change It. The unanimous sentiment of the delegates Is for a free Held and. no favor, it Is with this understanding that I entered the contest for the nomination for governor. The rumors of a dictated nomination assuredly must be unfounded; anything else than a free convention would be unthinkable and intolerable. The enemies of the Hepublican party could not ask anything better than the dictated nomination of a candidate for governor, who has had no delegates elected for him, and who has not submitted his candidacy to the people. The state of Pennsylvania has been generous to the two cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Those cities now have the two United States Senators and the governor. Pittsburg had the last governor. The present governor Is a Plilladelphian. To select his successor In Philadelphia would incite a spirit of resentment throughout the Commonwealth that would most decidedly jeopardize Republican success this year. It would not only endanger the State ticket, but would also make the election of Congressmen difficult in many districts and invite defeat for county tickets. As I said above, the people demand the square deal in the making of nominations, and I do not think they will be obliged to insist upon it, because I believe that it will be readily and surely accorded." MORE GRAFTING. stuart THE MAN PITCHED BATTLE. DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF CANANEA TROUBLE DEFEND PACKERS PITTSTON TUP. NURD. Three Stories of the Fighting Between American and Mexican Miners Declare Establishments are That is How it Looks at 500 Shots Exchanged Between Guards and Miners. New School Directors Or- New York Central on the and AH Are Different. ganized Yesterday. Rack Now. Harrisburg. Washington, Juno G.—Three different versions of the cause of the recent troubles at Canauca, Mexico, come to Washington, two to the war deparement from Major Watts, commanding the squadron of the Fifth cavalry at Naco, who has been in communication with the authorities In the trouble zone, and the third from Mr. Thompson,'the American ambassador to Mexlci), who on Saturday, talked with the foreign oilice about the affair. Kept Clean. WATRES FIGHTS HARD FOUR WERE WOUNDED PROFESSORS' REPORT. John Mitchell Elected President an«l HEARINGS RESUMED. John B. Corcoran Secretary— —Henry llrawn Was Elected Gossip Concerning the Other Ohio State Militia Rushed Neill and Reynolds Declared Treasurer and J. L Stock Worth $8,000,000 for "Traffic Agreement." Morris Attorney Nominations. to the Scena. to be Not Practical. The Plttuton township school board held its annual organization yesterday afternoon at 4:30, in the Pupont school house. The organization marked what, It is believed, will be a year of business-like administration of township school affairs, a condition to which the township Is, a stranger except in the periods when, through petition, the court intervenes In a reign of maladministration, kicks out, to use an unjudicial phrase, an old board, and appoints a new. The board that organized yesterday is composed of four men appointed by the court and two of the old board of directors, both elected last February. It-is composed of the following members: Henry Brown, Ernest Schmaltz, John B. Corcoran, John Mitchell, Pktrick Clishant and Thomas Mulhcarn. The last two members, after having been ousted on Saturday, stepped back on the board by virtue of having been reelected last February. Of the appointed members, Henry Brown, jr., and Charles A. Zeiglcr had the distinction of serving as township directors for a trifle over two days, having been appointed Saturday to serve until the new board should organize. Steubenville, O., June 5.—The first battle between the striking coal miners and the guards at the United States Coal Co. mines has taken placc. Four men, two guards and two strikers, were wounded. No one was killed. Mr. Thompson's telegram said that the trouble was due to a revolutionary movement directed against the Mexican government and originating in St. Louis, Missouri. This was startling to the state department, as there have been no prevous advices indicating that Mexican revolutionists had been active anywhere, most of all in Missouri. The government at Mexico City informed Mr. Thompson that twenty revolutionists at Cananea had started the trouble, gaining a following among the native laborers who were striking bccausc of a reduction in the wage scale 'by the copper companies. Chicago, June 5.—Eight meat packing establishments of Chicago issued a joint statement replying to the charges made in the Neill and Reynolds report of their investigation of the packing plants and President Roosevelt's message to congress. Philadelphia, June 5.—The Interstate Commerce Commission's probe was thrust deep today Into the New York Central railroad's Interest In Pennsylvania soft coal properties. Harrisburg, June 5.—The Indications point to the ultimate nomination of Edwin S. Stuart, of Philadelphia, for Governor. The balance of the ticket is. to use a colloquialism, "up In the air," though the guess of the hotel corridors and street runs as follows:Commissioners Clements and Cockrell, with the assistance of Special Counsel William B. Whitney, of New York, learned from olllcials of that company much concerning its interest in coal mining companies. Of the Injured two will probably die. Eleven others, all guards, are missing. It Is supposed that they have deserted. For Lieutenant Governor, Robert S, Murphy, of Cambria. Ill tills statement the puckers assert that tlielr plants are keiDt clean, tlielr methods of manufacture are sanitary, their products wholesome and that for years doctors, chemists, sanitarians and official Investigator*, from nearly every civilized nation on earth who have made examinations of the manner in which the meat packing plantsare conducted have bpeu entirely satisfled in every Instance with the conditions existing in this Industry. Despite this fact the packers assert that they stand ready to adopt any practical suggestion in the line of Improvement. The packing companies who affixed their signatures to the statement are Armour & Co., Swift & Co., Nelson Morris & Co., (J. II. Hammond company, Omaha Packing company, Anglo- Amerlcan Provision company, Llbb.v. McNeil & Llhby and Schwarzsehiid, Sulzberger & Co. For Auditor General, Robert K. Young, of Tioga. The wounded were all foreigners. They were taken to Plum Run, and are now in the hospital tent, being cared for by the company. V. W. Kossiter, a vice president of the New York Central, and head of Its finance department, was the first witness called. For Secretary of Internal Affairs, William F. Hill, of Franklin county. Mr. Murphy is the candidate for Governor of the Nineteenth Congressional District. Rebert IC. Young Is the attorney of the State-Capitol Commission, while William F. Hill, formerly of Crawford county, is master of the State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.The miners had prepared an ambuscade for the guards in the woods midway between Plum Hun and Bradley mines, and as the 63 armed men, marching single file, came along the narrow path, a miner ahead shot in the air. At this signal the 250 strikers who were hiding behind the rocks and trees, opened fire from the hillsides on the guards below. He admitted right away that In addition to being vice president and a director of the New York Central he was director Of one or two coal companies in Pennsylvania. Allegation Delegation Disrupted. ■D According to the despatches from Major Watts, the Mexicans lay the blame on the two Metcalf brothers who were killed. Major Watts' telegram said the Mexicans' story is that a large number of the strikers went to the copper company's lumber yard and made un effort to induce the men still working to Join the men on strike. "The strikers, the story goes, were dispersed without trouble, but the Metcalf brothers, resenting the action of the strikers, went on the roof of a house and opened fire on the strikers, killing four or live. The stivers then rushed on the house, broke in and killed the Metcalls. This, it is assumed, led fo the further riots and trouble. So far as the Allegheny County delegation is concerned, it is, on the surface, in a budly disrupted state. The allegiance of its members is divided1 between Watres, Acheson, Buflhigton, Stone and Thompson. Arch H. Mackrell, one of the Allegheny leaders, declares openly for Thompson, and says there are a dozen more In the delegation. Acheson has another half dozen. There are, it Is said, not over fifteen who will "take orders." There are, however, certain wise men who confidently assert that when the proper time comes the whole delegation, with perhaps three exceptions, will turn in for the man who has the best chance of winning, and this is interpreted to mean Stuart. lie Was a Director There is some uncertainty expressed as to two of the candidates abovo mentioned. It Is said Allegheny county wants ex-Representative Thomas J. Ford nominated for that position, while the friends of Secretary of Jfiternal Affairs, Isaac B. Brown, of Erie county, are urging the claims of their candidate on behalf of the old soldiers of the Civil War. ' "Are you a director of the Beach Creek Coal and Coke Co.?" asked Mr. Whitney. After conference with counsel Mr. Kossiter admitted he was and, under further questioning, stated that he held no stock In the company though shares stood in his name to qualify him as a director. Many of the latter at once broke and fled back to Plum Run, but others stood their ground and returned the tire. The battle lasted 15 minutes. Over 500 shots were exchanged, and the firing ceased only after the guards' ammunition had become exhausted."Does the New York Central own shares in the company?" was asked. The oriafciii/'.ation of the board took place In The Dupont building and a small party of spectators were present. Attorney James L. Morris, who presented to the court the petition by which the old board was ousted, was in attendance. Temporary organization was first effected by electing Mr. Mitchell temporary chairman and Mr. Corcoran temporary secretary. Certificates of election were received from Patrick Cllsham and Thomas Muihearn, after the formal notice of appointment of the new board was read. The temporary organization was then made permanent and the chairman and other members were sworn. The meeting then progressed without any opposition vote on any of the proceedings. Henry Brown was made treasurer of the board for the ensuing year and Attorney James LD. Morris was elected board attorney. "The Central owns 5,000 shares iii the Beach Creek Co.," answered Mr. Hosslter. "I will make an explanation. The Beach Creek Co. was merged In 1901 with the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co., though for traffic reasons the identity of the Beach Creek Co. was presefved." All eyes were turned to Allegheny today as the key to this very complex situation, like which nothing has been known in Republican politics in this State in a generation. Next to Philadelphia. Allegheny, with its forty-six delegates, has the largest representation In the convention. George T. Oliver and Max Leslie, the latter the political representative of ex-Senator William Fllnn, arrived with County Chairman Thomas J. Ford and half a dozen delegates. Within twenty minutes after their arrival Mr. Oliver was closeted with Senator Penrose. Later these two gentlemen dined together in the cafe of the Commonwealth and then adjourned to the room of Secretary of the Commonwealth Robert Meafee, in the Commonwealth Hotel, where that gentleman, Judge Klllot Rodgers, of Allegheny and Insurance Commissioner David Martin were in consultation until after !» o'clock last night. At the close of the conference it was announc_ ed that no conclusion had been reached. Senator Penrose said: Allegheny the Key The guards then retired from the Held and returned to Plum Run. The (statement, which bears the ofll clal signature of each of these corpora tlons, follows in part: The ambuscade,* It is sabl, was arranged because of an alleged assault upon an Italian union miner who had refused to work. There is not a great deal heard about the Bufllngton boom. All doubts were settled last night as to the question of his acceptance If the nomination Were tendered him. His closest personal friends announced, authoritatively, that If' the Judge Is nominated he will feel it his duty to accept. The story of the origin of the riots, as told by the olllclals of the copper company, differs from the Mexican version. The Americans claim the affair was due entirely to socialistic and labor agitation. "The question raised as to whether diseased meats are sold by our packing houses Is a question 011 which the whole world wants the facts, and the truth must be told If the entire meat and live stock Industry is to have a 'square deal.' This vital side of the whole question, however, Is absolutely Ignored In President ltoosevelt's message and all but omitted from notice In the Neill-Keynolds report. Sheriff on tlie Scene, Sheriff Vorhees has gone out to tho mines, and before leaving he telephoned thfc adjutant general at Columbus to be ready to send troops If Central's Illg Interest ESCAPED OFFICER; WAS LATER CAUGHT. "What Interest dues the New York Central own In the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co.?" "The Central owns 5,000 shares of common stock, 5,000 shares of preferred stock and $800,000 worth of five per cent, bonds of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co." Considered purely from the geographical standpoint, the ticket suggested at the beginning of tills despatch is admirably placed. East, west, north and south are represented. The suggestion of the names of Young and Hill are strategical propositions. During his service in the House, Mr. Young was one of the leaders of the "insurgent" Republicans. As a master of the State Grange, William F. Hill is widely known, Is an able speaker and is popular among the farmers. needed, Matters are quiet today at Plum Run and Bradley, although there is much suppressed excitement. An engagement between guards and strikers took place at Glenn's Run mine No. 2 during the night. Foreigner Wanted for Stealing a Watcli Made a Clever Escape— Taken From lied All Animals Inspected, Asked if the New York Central had ever paid for Its Interest in the "Every pound of meat In our packing houses comes from animals which are Inspected and passed by trained veterinary agents of the department of agriculture. This is the absolute fact. We are not Interested In animuls condemned before slaughter. We do not buy them. Every animal bought by us Is Inspected both before and after slaughter in accordance with the strictest Inspection regulations ever devised in any country, not even excepting company except by turning in its Beach Creek stocks at the time of the merger, Mr. Kossiter replied In the All the men Imported there have left, but strikers and guards got to clashing In arguments which led to blows and then shots. A foreigner named Joe Uhach, who boards in Port Urlllith, performed u clever piece of work last night in giving a constable the slip. However, he did not consider the Importance of keeping out of t!jc officer's way after he had made hi.* escape, but as soon as the constable left the premises went back to his old boarding house only to be arrested in bed this morning at ti o'clock. The warrant for Uhach was sworn to by Joe Eckosky. who alleged that Uhach stole from him a watch valued at $3fD. Constable M. J. Buckley was given the warrant, which was issued by Alderman Burke, to serve. evening he wont to TJhach's boarding house and found his man ready to sit down to supper. He decided not to Interfere with the meal, but to wait while his prisoner ate. Uhach and a companion talked earnestly in a foreign tongue while they partook of the meal, with the result that the latter left the table anil passed Into another room. As soon as Uhach had finished he said he would go outside for a drink of water and as he had neither coat nor hat the constable had no objection. As soon as he passed out of tiie door a hat and coat were thrown to him from a window and he hastily ran from the vicinity. He was out of sight before the constable knew the state of affairs. negative A resolution was presented and adopted that the chair should appoint a committee of three to wait upon John J- Keating, Patrick Cllsham and William Connors, president, secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the ousted board, to get all the papers, books, moneys and property of the district. Henry Brown, Krnest Schmaltz and John B. Corcoran were appointed as this committee. "What Is the value of the Central'3 holdings In the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co.?" asked Mr. Whitney. "From ten to twelve million  answered the witness. Nearly 75 shots wore fired, and during the battle Superintendent, T. K. Young, of Cleveland, who was at the mine directing the guards, was slightly wounded. Despite tlie expressed by a number of candidates that the "big stick" is to bo used in the convention, Senator Penrose, like George T. Oliver, declares that the convention is to be an "open" one, and that there will be 110 slate. It is to be anybody's fight. This fact, however, does not imply that there are not to be combinations of offense and defense, always with the end in view of securing a man who can satisfy the party. 1'enro.Hc Says "No slate." Indications were that the trouble, which has existed In this region since the first of April, would have been settled today at all the mines, but those of the United States Coal Co., of Cleveland, but it is feared this trouble will interfere with the negotia- "Why was this Interest given to the New York Central practically without consideration?" "For tralllc reasons," answered Mr. Rosslter. "There was no secret about the meeting. Mr. Oliver and his friends and several Phlladelphlans met to discuss the situation, but no conclusion was reached on any point. It was merely an Informal discussion of the whole situation and the decision reached was to await further developments."Germany. "We have liceu believers In rigid animal aiul meat inspection since the Inspection was first begun. We have shown our belief in it by shouldering for the benefit of the industry an annual loss of approximately $1,000,(MO, our loss 011 animals which are bought as healthy and condemned ou inspection after slaughter. And now, In spite of persistent misrepresentation, we are heartily in favor of making this Inspection more efficient, If that can be done, and of extending operations of the law to cover the sanitary conditions of packing houses. When pressed for an interpretation of the phrase "traffic reasons" witness said his jurisdiction did not extend to traffic matters and he was not prepared to explain the matter. He said the acquisition of the stock was provided for in the contract between the .Central and the Coal Company. Asked for this agreement, witness said he did not have it, but a New York Central lawyer present handed over a copy. The contract was read by Mr. Whitney. Kxplalned Traffic lU'asons. A resolution was adopted that the treasurer's bond should be llxed at $10,000, to be approved by the board. tlons, Another Outbreak Kx|HVUhI Ah the result of the conlliet the foreigners are greatly excited and another outbreak is expected. The strike leaders are having a hard time to control the angry striker?, and it Is feared they will be unable to hold them In check. Secretary Kankin, of the Miners' Sub-district No. 5, arrived at the scene during the morning, and, with the organizers who have been conducting the strike. Is working among the men, counselling peace. A resolution prevailed that all meetings of the board should be held in tho Dupont school house on the first Monday of each month at 7 p. m. Oliver States Ills Position The necessity for this is pointed out in the great interest that President Roosevelt is manifesting in the Pennsylvania situation. A great deal has been said about the conference which Senator Penrose held with the President on Saturday, at which the latter expressed deep concern oyer the unification of the party. It can be said on excellent authority that at this conferencc the names of candidates were not discussed, beyond the expressed hope from Mr. lloosevelt that a candidate would be nominated who would unite the party. The platform was discusscd in detail, however, as to national issues, and as outlined met the views of the President. Mr. Oliver shortly afterward made the following statement: "I have not made any effort to Influence the vote or action of a single delegate from Allegheny county. As for my personal action, I have not yet made up my mind whom I will support. The aspirants for the nomination are all good Republicans and able men and any one of them will receive my cordial support if nominated, but the Republican party is approaching a crisis which may mean the control of the State and nation for many years to come. Notwithstanding our enormous majorities in late years there is room for only one Republican party in the Commonwealth. If is is possible to nominate a man who will harmonize and unify the Republicans of the State, he will receive my support in the convention. If such a man can be found among the eminent citizens of my own county or section I will naturally give him the preference, but the issue is too Important to be governed solely by consideration of locality. We must have a candidate who will not only win his own tight, but whose candidacy will assist in continuing our supremacy In the national Congress." A resolution was adopted providing for the distribution of all money received by the district. The roll was called on this question and every member voted in the. affirmative. The board is to hold its next meeting next Monday evening in the Dupont building.It provided that for mutual considerations of one dollar paid by each party the Central should carry 1,000,- 000 tons of coal a year for the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke company at rates equal to rptes by other roads on competing coal, and should furnish cars regularly for such amount. The Central was to receive the securities in the company and was to purchase from the coal company 500,000 ton3 of fuel coal each year. Neill and Reynolds Not "Practical." It Is now alleged that the first shots were fired by the guards, but that the volley was fired In the air to frighten the miners. "It is to be regretted that Messrs. Nelll and Reynolds did not get a practical light on their subject before writing a report in which It is apparently assumed that blood, grease and everyday Incidents of animal slaughtering are dirt. In contrast with their view we call attention to a report on packing house conditions by Professor T. J. Burrlll, I'll. 1)., vice president and professor of bacteriology of the University of Illinois, and Professor II. 8. Grindley, professor of chemistry at the same institution." CHANGE OF POSITION. A circular comes to hand from A. J. McKce & Co., of Washington, D. C., manufacturers and dealers in surgical instruments, hospital and invalid supplies. In which announcement is made of the engagement of William Gibson to act as manager of the company. The head of tho firm died some time ago, and the remaining members of tin; firm, realizing the need of a thoroughly qualified manager for the business, have induced Mr. Gibson to take hold of the work, and the announcement will be pleasant news to Mr. Gibson's many Pittston friends. He will be recalled as a superintendent of the Pittston Hospital for a tiumber of years, during which time he did most excellent work for the institution. He has been for several years past assistant manager of tho Charles Willms Surgical Instrument Co., of Baltimore. After the battle 30 guards succeeded in reaching the Bradley mine and are now in complete control. The officer knew it would be of no use to »:•*D• around the boarding house, so he. left. This morning at 6 o'clock ho was again at the house and insisted'on being admitted, although the boarding mistress told him that the man was not around. He . found Uhach sleeping the sleep of the just on the second floor and took him before Aldormun Harrott, where the prisoner furnished bail for his appearance before Alderman Burke this So far as Elkin influence is concerned it is not visible yet. It is expected, however, that it will take form in the opposition to one or two candidates, particularly to Mr. Watres, wnom the Elkin followers blame for interfering in their plans for the nomination four years ago of the present Supreme Court Justice for Governor. Hushing Militia to Scene Cleveland, June 6.—Willi organized sedition rampant In Jefferson county six companies of the state militia rushing to the scene of the riot, further bloodshed Is feared at Hradley's, where the Plum Run mine Is located. Owned for Twenty Years. Mr. Kossltcr admitted that for 20 years the New York Central had owned the Clearfield Bituminous Coal and Coke.Co. which in turn owns the West Branch Coal Co. and other properties. This is owned chiefly for fuel supply purposes, he said. Adjutant General Hughes ordered out six companies and Instructed commanders to mobilize others. From Coluinbus, Uucyrus, Canton and Masillon, soldiers are being sent to the mining district to protect the laborers, guards and property of the United States Coal Co. After going into details ou their investigation and asserting that the general conditions in connection with the meat packing industry are as good as could be expected under the circumstances, the professors' report says: Candidates for Minor Places The Central also acquired the Morris Kun Coal Co. when it purchased the control of the old Syracuse, Geneva and Corning railroad, but this coal property, he said, had been disposed of. In addition to the gubernatorial booms there are those of George M. Ilosack, of Pittsburg; State Senator A. E. Sisson, of Erie, and Representative John O. Sheatz, of Philadelphia, aspirants for the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Hosack has the town well placarded explaining that he believes the $10 excess on mileage books is an Imposition on the traveling public, that there should be a two-cent rate per mile on all railroads, that there should be a State railroad commission and that trolley companies should be permitted to carry freight. evening. Novelty stoves aud ranges. Ash. WATRES MEN ON HAND. Opposition to Stuart The pitched battle, when GOO shots were exchanged, between 400 striking coal miners and 65 guards In a ravine has made the former determined to win their cause by force if possible. Four were injured in the fight. Twice attempts were made to send reinforcements to the guards and in each case the men weiv turned back by armed strikers. "Our observations make It Impossible for us to believe the horrible stories recently appearing In print or that anything approaching the described conditions in thlB Industry really exists.Witness said that the Central controls the Lake Shore and Michig?r Southern railroad and that he is vlco president of the Lake Shore, but said he was unfamiliar with the Lake Shore's coal holdings. The disposition among those already here Is to secure the nomination of a ticket that will invite tho support of the entire Republican party. The friends of each of the leading candidates naturally regard their men as just the one to perfect this plan. They lay their principal claim to this from the fact that five of them, ex-Lleutenant Governor L. A. Watres, e- Lieutenant Governor Charles W. Stone, Joslah V. Thompson, Cong/tssman Ernest F. Acheson and Robert S. Murphy, aro from outside Philadelphia, and that as the present Governor, Mr. Pennypacker, Is from Philadelphia, the next Governor should come from a "country district." Harrlsburg. June 5.—The Watres delegation. 600 strong, arrived here at noon today. At tl)e station tho excursionists formed Into line, and headed by tho band, marched to the Lochiel Hotel, from the balcony of which they were greeted by their favorite, Colonel Watres. He said: "Gentlemen, you have arrived just in time for the scrap. All we ask Is a fair deal." "We paid particular attention to the charges that the employees spit 011 places which come in contact with the products. We saw only one man expectorate during our entire Investigation, and he was a government ottlclal. The packing business Is for butchers, and any one having any connection with the actual work has no use for dress suits or kid gloves, as It Is not milliners' or Jewelers' work. We did not tiivl anything seriously repugnant to cleanliness or wholesomeness la the operation or procedures." s tn i JEALOUS LOVER'S TERRIBLE CRIME Heidelberg 10c cigar, at Gillespie's. The Indications are for a lively convention tomorrow. Penrose's hand, as revealed In a statement Issued this morning, 1s not entirely satisfactory to the Watres men, and an effort will be made to break his influence In the convention. New York, June 5.—John Kelly, aged GO, Is dead, and Mary, his wife, aged 24, Is fatally wounded as the result of a shooting affray at Ninety-second street and Dahigreen avenue, Brooklyn, this morning. Major Isaac B. Brown, of Eric County, and James H. Craig, of Blair County, have headquarters to help along the candidacy for the nomiation for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Major Brown holds forth at the Lochiol, while Mr. Craig has rooms at the Bolton House. W. P. Hill, master of the Pennsylvania Grange, another of the persons mentioned for this place on thC; ticket, has no "boom," so far as can be learned. That Is, he has not been here to do missionary work among the delegates and what talk there Is with regard to his candidacy has apparently originated In other quarters. EXETER RESIDENCE RUINED BY FLAMES House of John Delias, of IVnn Avenue, A conference of county leaders is scheduled for tonight, and there will also be a parade of the Watres followers. Thompson, of Fayette, also has a strong following. Ho and Watres are prepared for a fight In the convention against the State. The murderer. John Kilbride, ran through Fort Hamilton after the shooting and tho police believe ho has escaped in a small boat. It is said sometime ago Mrs. Kelly became fascinated with Kilbride, and was seen frequently in his company. Kelly finally disheartened over the turn of affairs, had taken and lost a number of positions. Yesterday ho was evicted from his homo and Bought shelter at the homo of a friend, John Keller. The friends of Mr. Stuart assert that this question of geography should not enter into the discussion, the vital question being, who Is the man that can rally to his support every member of the Republican party in the State? Badly Damaged Last Evening— Firemen Helpless. A serious fire took place in Exeter borough last evening about 9 o'clock. The house of John Bellas took fire from some unknown cause and was practically ruined. The Are started on the second story and Is believed to have been caused by the exploding of a lamp. The fire company was called but the nearest plug was about 700 feet away and the company had to return to Its house for mora hose. By the time It reached the Are the second time It was practically beyond control. The lower floor was not badly burned but the building is little less than a mass of ruins. Nearby hoses were In danger for a time but the firemen saved them. Protest Against Hasty Judgments. Continuing their statement, the packers say: It cannot be denied that there is a united foellng of opposition to the suggestion of Mr. Stuart's name from all the above candidates, with possibly the exception of Mr. Murphy's friends. The suggestion of his name for Lieutenant Governor is agreeable to them, and they thus see a gleam of light In the enveloping darkness. "In the light of what we are doing, we have a right, we believe, to protest against hasty and empirical Judgments that serve only to put weapons into the hands of foreign of the American live stock and meat producing Industry. This phase of the question cannot be evaded. At the risk of being accused of trying to hide behind the farmer, we say that hasty, 111 digested, intemperate criticism of American packing houses strikes not at the packers, but at **ery farmer who raised a hog, sheep pr steer for market. Without the foreign market created by the packing Industry the American live stock growers' business would be absolutely stripped of profit." EXETER BOROUGH SCHOOL BOARD Patent Leather Tan Patent Colt CJuu Metal VIel For Auditor General the candidates arc few and far between. Likewise their "boom." Robert K. Young, of Tioga county, the most-talked-of man for this nomination, has not bothered with placards and the usual headquarters display. Thomas M. Nelson, of Chambersburg, has his lightning rod out, with one end pointing any and everywhere and the other extending Into his headquarters In the Lochlel.Early this morning Kilbride appeared at the Keller home and began to abuse Kelly, denouncing him as a feeble old fool and a weight on his wife. At this point Mrs. Kelly appeared on the scene and ordered Kilbride from the house and not dare attack her husband. Kilbride seemed to become Insane from Jealousy when Kelly's wife took the part of her husband. Ho whipped a revolver from his pock«t and fired, and the young woman reeled and fell Into a chair. A second time Kilbride fired and tho bullet went through Kelly's heart, death resulting immediately. Kilbride then disappeared and all trace of him has been lost. The Exeter borough school board held its annual organization last evening. Practically the only business done was the election of olllcers, the following being chosen: Chairman, Peter Mackln; secretary, Benjamin Carpenter: treasurer, W. Rapson. a board attorney will be elected at the next meeting. Prices Ituiigc From Box Calf $2 to $4 George T. Oliver called on ex-Lleulenant Governor Watres shortly after 9 o'clock and remalnetN with him for twenty mlnuteH. As he left Mr. Watres remarkedto him: "I shall remain In the Held and I expect to be nominated." Shortly after Mr. Watrcs Issued the following statement, in Which the feeling Is! very evident: Watres Wants Free Field, All sizes. Newest Styles. IIITOI 1111 STORE, 79 N. Main St. Slate Tract for Sale. Last, but not least, Is State Chairman Wesley It. Andrews' "boom" for re-election. He carries his "boom" with him to make sure It doesn't escape and find a resting place In the vest pockct of Deputy Attorney Gen- eral Fred W. Floltz. Some time ago the talk was all for Fleitz for chairmanship. Yesterday Major Andrews stepped to the front with the statement that he saw no reason why Jie shouldn't succeed himself. Owing to the death of a menVber of the firm, a valuable and developed slate tract, together with machinery, Is for sale. For particulars apply to the Slatedale Slate Co., Slatlngton. Pa. 29-12 "This Is to be an open convention. The people of the State have mnde It go, and Ham sniisfled that no one will Smoke Prince Otto 5c cigar, Gillespie. i .m. +m— ~ -- 3M m at W