Pittston Gazette

              - C*• If ■I ' fe; / ' ♦ , WEATHER CONDITIONS. £E HOME PAPER Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. 'C —• If .... Fair tonight a fid Wednesday. Fm the People of Plttaton and j Vicinity. r ' D AJjJJ THE HOME NEWS. ROTH VXT' A TD i wnHJKIiY HHTABM8HED 1850. 01)111 XJiiAIt. j PAIIjY K8T. n* Til ICO. IIAIIT 1882. PI1 IN, •a.; 26, 190G. TWO CHNTH A COPY. FORTY CffiNTS A MONTH. 8PAGES RDEP. DONE By MILLIONAIRE excited crowd: "Keep still! It's til right!" THE DEMOCRACY. HENRY W. PAL But the well dressed men and women did not cease for nearly a minute to trample one another In their wild flight. Presently some sense of shame stopped them, and the crush ceased. , rw .  Dawalt is Now the Choice of Ife /I As Thaw, with the revolver, approached one of the elevators Fireman Taul Bruger of engine company No. 00, detailed at the show, grabbed the hot pistol from his hand. He made no resistance, but stepped into the elevator. Guffey. 4» i the delegates In such a manner. The ruling of the chairman caused great excitement in the convention hall, In view of the very evident desire of many delegates to hear from Congressman Palmer. LAST WEEK OF JUNE. Wedding Bells RENOMINATED TODAY Harry K. Thaw Kills Stanford White, Architect CONTEST TO BE WARM. Sound as "He deserved It," Thaw said very calmly to Bruger. "He deserved it, and 1 can prove it. He ruined my wife and left her helpless.** \ FOR REPRESENTATIVE Without delay the work of taking the hallot on the Congressional nomination was proceeded with. Intense excitement prevailed as the vote went on. The ballot, was nip and tuck between the two candidates during the early part of the ballot, and then suddenly Palmer's vote began to get so far In the lead of his opponent's that it seemed evident that he was going to be a winner and when he received the requird number to make the nomination, before any formal announcement of the result could be made and before the ballot had been quite completed, pandemonium broke loo.ie in the convention hall. The Palmer adherents went wild with enthusiasm and the scene was one such as has not been witnessed In any county convention In old Luzerne for many years. It had been the hardest fouKht Congressional battle In a decade and the la;t to be fought under the delegate system of nominating, and Palmer won out hands down. It was ,iorae t(me oefore the secretaries could proceed with the calling of the roll, but finally order was sulllciently restored to make it possible to complete the ballot, when It was otficialy announced .that Palmer had received 1C2 votes, while Coblelgh had received 133, a majority of 2iD for the pre lent Congressman. Month o: Df Rost —:—(  st. ioim is Passes. Convention will be Held Tomorrow. Ceremoiiira • in VICTIM ALSO VERY RICH Policeman Debits of the Tenderloin command hurried into the elevator and touched the young man on the shoulder.I'm Church This Morning — JojjCi'.Pinyen, .len- Harrlsbuirg, June 26.—The contest for governor In the Democratic convention which meets in Harrisburg tomorrow tar the nomination of a State ticket will be between Arthur G. Dewalt, of Lehigh county, minority leader of the State Senate, and Lewis Emery, of McKean county, the Lincoln party nominee. Dewalt Is the choice of the followers of National Committeeman James M. Guffey, of Pittsburg, who are demanding the nomination of a straight out Democrat. He has issued a formal statement announcing his candidacy. There is a spirited rivalry between the two factions and the indications are that there will be an exciting struggle In the convention. iliiiKK-Mt'ijiiliiiif'ss uiul Mur- "You're under arrest," he said. "All right. It's all right," the prisoner replied. Contest Hottest in the History of Republican Party in lin-H6ach NU|Di ials—far- Shot Down on Building Designed by Himself. ly Morning Ceremony Slayer a Pittsburg Man. Luzerne County. In Upper I'itlstMn Tj5' Harry Kendall Thaw is about thirtysix years of age and Is the son of the lute William Thaw, who was vice president of tile Pennsylvania lines west. He was a graduate of the Western University of Pennsylvania and when In Pittsburg made his home with his mother at Lyndhurst, Beechwood boulevurd. In the east end of the city. Since Ills graduation from college and the attainment of his majority Thaw has lived little in Pittsburg. Much o( his time has been spent abroad. The last week of (he month of brides Is being mufkod by many pretty nuptial events. There- were three morning marriages in St. John's church today, twii of them at early hours, and several more nuptial events morning and afternoon, will take place In this church before the close of tho week. There was an early morning marriage In St. Mary's church, upper Hittston, also. "HE RUINED MY WIFE," SAYS SLAYER MAJORITY OF TWENTY NINE OVER THE KINGSTON MAN. Sensation Caused In Theater Audience by Discovery of Crime—Mn, Thaw, Formerly Evelyn Florence Nesbit, The Exact Vote Was 162 for Congressman Palmer and Joyce-Powers, Actress, Near Scene of Shooting. 133 for Dr. Qobleigh. A quiet marriage look place this morning at fi o'clock, when Thomas H. Joyce, of Railroad street, and Miss Margaret Powers, of Broad street, were united in marriage In St. John's church. The officiating clergyman was Rev. M. J. Man ley and the ceremony was witnessed by a small party of the couple's friends. The bride was attended by 'her sister, Miss Annie Powers, and the groomsman was John J. King, of Kingston. The bride wore a handsome costume of white muslin-de-Paris, with lace trimmings. She had a white hat with plumes and carried a large bouquet of bride roses. The dress of the bridesmaid was of pale blue moussellne-desole. She wore a white Gainsborough hat and carried roses. Wielder of Pietol Won International Beauty of a truly rare type on oue Hide, expectation of many millions and a deputation as a lavish "spender" on the other, Evelyn Florence Nesbit and Harry Kendall Thaw set New York, Pittsburg, Paris and Loudon buzzing with their affairs in the autumn of 1004 and kept them buzzing through much of 1905. Young Thaw's wealthy relatives in Pittsburg and his world known connections by marriage In England—his sister is the Countess of Yarmouth—gave him a long start In the way of publicity, and he made the most of the start In a long series of "successes" that included his famous "beauty dinner" In the French capital. Michael J. Ryan, of Philadelphia, is the choice of the Emery people for permanent chairman of the convention. Emery's name will be placed In nomination by ex-Senator Harry Alvin Hall, of Elk county, The Dewalt faction has not yet selected its candidate for chairman. The temporary officers of the convention will be chosen at a meeting of the State executive comrriittee this afternoon. Fame by Runaway Match—Brother of the Countess of Yarmouth and Mem- ber of Very Wealthy Pittsburg Fam- DESPERATE ATTEMPT OF THE GANG TO DEFEAT NOMINATION BY FOUL MEANS. ily—Dead Man a Leader of Hia Pro- fession In America and Designer of Many Famous Edifices. Six of the Pittston city delegates vHed for Palmer,. the others voting for Ooblelgh. West Pittston stood nobly by her favorite. Congressman Palmer, and thus vindicated the real sentiment of the Republican voters of this stronghold of Republicanism. Coblelgh secured only two votes out of the nine sent -down by West Pittston, the delegates voting for him being Jacobs, of the Sixth dstrlct, and Thomtfs, of the Ninth district, who were avowed Coblelgh men In the primary contest. All of the other seven delegates from West Pittston voted for Palmer, Exeter borough and Duryea voted solidly for Coblelgh. New York, June 20.—Stanford White, famous architect, millionaire and art connoisseur, attended the first performance of "Mile. Champagne" at the Madison Square Hoof garden last Might and while enjoying the show was assassinated by Hurry K. Tliaw, the Pittsburg millionaire. Three men were with White. They ail sat ut a table not far from the stuge ou tlie Despite the rivalry between the two factions there are no contested seats In the convention. The platform Is being prepared by Robert E. Wright, of Lehigh county, who declines to furnish an abstract "for the press until It has been approved by the party leaders. At Last Report Convention was in Uproar Over Declaration of Chairman that Cobleigh Had Been Nominated. Miss Nesbit, born in a modest Allegheny City home, a mile from the Thuw paluce in Pittsburg, begun building u reputation foV herself when she was so young her mamma feared to let her venture downtown alone. She was only sixteeu when she was known in metropolitan Bohemia as the most beautiful girl in New York. If Mr. Dewalt Is nominated It Is believed tile nominees for lieutenant governor, auditor general and secretary of internal affairs will be Democrats and that no attempt will be made to effect fusion on the remainder of the ticket with the Lincoln party. On the other hand If the Bmeryltes secure control of the contention they will invite the Lincoln party to "fuse with them. For the purpose of discussing fusion the State executive committees of the Lincoln and Prohibition parties will meet separately here today. The wedding party, following the marriage, went at once to the home of the bride's mother, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. Only the Immediate relatives of the bride and groom were in attendance and, after congratulations were given. Mr. and Mrs. Joyee left on the Lehigh Valley on their wedding tour. Which will include Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Asbury Park. The bride's golng-away gown was of gray cloth, with a hat to matrh. The couple will reside for a time at the Powers home on their return. u FTSKSMflB ! | Mil «f I H I ■ :' .1 | i ■y^,. Ma H 1 HI m Hf , HMH^H I k *1  (H A later message from Wllkesbarre says that a veritable scene of riot la being enacted oil the floor of the convention, due to desperate attempts on the part of the Cobleigh gang to defeat the nomination of Palmer liy foul means. In the pandemonium that followed the evident nomination of Palmer on the fact of the count, the Cobleigh leaders assembled about the chairman and declared that some Cobleigh delegates bad not voted. They demanded that these men be allowed to vole, notwithstanding the fact that there had Deen no disorder during the calling of the roll up to the time that Palmer's nomination was made sure by the votes cast. These demands on the part of the Cobleigh people threw the convention into a desperate state. The Cobleigh crowd had the chairman in their favor, and the chaliman declared first that the ballot mint be taken over and later that, on account of the disorder, he would declare Cobleigh the nomli\pe. The scene which followed beggars description. The high handed outrage aroused the indignation of the Palmer men to an Intense plteli and the convention broke out, delegates leaving their seat;: and crowding around their respecllve leaders. During the excitement the Palmer delegates secured possession of the official tally sheets on which the Congressional count was made and these they will retain to prove their contention that Palmer was1 legally and honestly nominated. Made Runaway Match. It remained for the sensation that flashed across the Atlantic In the shape of a report from London that young Thaw had married Miss Nesbit to muke tiie young woman known outside New York, Pittsburg and Loudon. The cables asserted the young persons had registered In the Carlton iu the British capital as "Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kendall Thaw of Pittsburg," aud there was uo question of the match. Later the Thaws came to America and were reconciled to the youug man's mother. Judge Gordon issued a statement In which be says Emery's nomination Mrs. Joyce Is a prominent young |ady of this ciiy. She is a (laughter of Mrs. Mary Powers and is esteemed by a large number of friends. Mr. Joyce Is very He has been a life-long resident of this place, lie Is employed as an engineer on the Lehigh Valley. "would not mean the triumph of any political leaders or factions, but would be simply" the response of the convention t6 the will of tile Democratic masses." Further along In his statement Judge Gordon says: . "The Emery strength conies from so many sources, heretofore antagonistic, from all parts of the state and from so many varlent political supporters that It Is Impossible that his nomination could have any factional significance." Jennings-MKJulnmjss. An Avoca young man took a Pittston bride today, when Frank Jennings. brother of Dr. Jennings, of t'hls city, ami Miss Margaret McUuinness", of Sebastopol. were united in holy matrlmAhy by Rev; Father Mwnley. The ceremony was performed at G:30 in St. John's church. Beyond the couple's most Intimate friends, It waj not known that the ceremony was to take place this morning. This was mainly on account of a recent death lp the family of the bride. Miss McOulnness wore a very pratty costume, as did hor bridesmaid. Miss Sadie Boyle, of Sebastopol. The groomsman was John McUuinness, a brother of the bride. A wedding breakfast followed the marriage and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings left on the 12:17 D., L. & W. train for New York and other places. They will reside in Sebastopol for a time after their return. Few architects In this country have attained the prominence in their profession of Stanford White. It was one of the Ironies of fate that he met death In the building Which must stand as bis greatest monument, the Madison Square Garden. MRS. HARttY K. THAW. in his statement Mr. Dewalt says among other things: "Firmly believing that the surest and quickest way to obtain civic righteousness and good government In this Commonwealth is to elect a Democratic governor and a Democratic Legislature, and knowing that no reforms can be had without a Democratic Legislature, or at least a Democratic Independent Legislature it seems the part of wisdom to insist upon Democratic nominations." Twenty-sixth street side of tlie roof and enjoyed the show, which is one of the conventional summer comic opera style, full of fun and dancing. White was horn In this city on Nov. 0, 1853, and was educated In the University of New York. He received Ills architectural training with Charles D. Gumbrlll and H. H. Richardson. He was the chief assistant to Richardson In the designing of the famous Trinity church In Boston. There was a big crowd on the roof, nnd not jme vacant seat could lie seen anywhere. Suddenly a tall, well made young fellow, who had been sitting with a strikingly beautiful young woman at a table near the Madison avenue end of the roof garden, 011 the Twentysixth street side, arose, made some excuse to her and sauntered away. He did not appear to be In any way excited, although persons who sat near him said afterward that he had been peering and staring ubont the place for many minutes as if be were searching for some one. Designed Famous Edifices. From 1878 to 1880 White traveled In Europe, studying all the tlnest examples of old world architecture, and he returned to settle here with a thorough equipment for his life work. In 1881 he became a member of the architectural Arm of McKlm, Mead & White. He designed the Whltelaw Reld mansion, the Garden, Century and Metropolitan clubhouses, the Washington arch, the main buildings of the University of New York, including the Hall of Fame; the structures of the University of Virginia and the pedestals for the principal statues of St. Gaudens, the sculptor. White was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. His home In Gramercy park was filled with rare works of art, and he had a magnificent summer residence In St. Jaiues, N. Y. SPECIAL NOTICES. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUM- At 5:46 the convention had been restored to order and the leaders were discussing the Congressional nomination calmly. Meanwhile the ballot was being taken on district attorney.MER WEAR Mai'fiii-Koach Ladies' gauze vests at 10c. 12V4c, John Martin, of Broad street, councilman frojn tho sixth ward, of tills city, and Miss Mary Roach, a popular South Main street young woman, were married by Rev. Father Manley in St John's church, at nine o'clock this morning. The church was well filled with invited guests and the wedding was exceptionally pretty. A sister of the bride. Miss Jennie Roach, was the bridesmaid, and the attendant of the groom was Albert Collier. The bride's dress was a neat creation or white chllton, with trimmings of lace. Her hat was of white lace, and she carried roses. The brldesmo.'d wore a dress similar to that of the bride and carried pink carnations. 25c, 31c, 50c Congressman Henry W. Palmer, Luzerne county's representative in the lower house of Congress, has been renominated. Hs made a splendid run at the primaries held throughout the county yesterday, and in the Republican county convention held in the Wilkesbarre armory today he received a clear majority of 29 votes over his opponent, Dr. Cobleigh, of Kingston. . Our latest advices from the county seat, as tha Gazette goes to press at 5:30 o'clock, are to the effect that the Cobleigh gang is making a desperate attempt to defeat the clear will of tha convention, and the chairman, Dr. Lake, has gone so far as to declare Cobbigh nominated. The Palmer men, however, have secured possession of the official tally sheets of the tellers, showing a clear majority for Palmer, and they will prove that Palmer is the rightful nominee. Ladies' and Children's Gauze Pants. Shot a* Chorus Sang. Children's Beauty Waists. plain 20TH DISTRICT SENATORIAL. As the young man strolled among the ladies, seemingly at ease, he never ceased to watch Stanford White. Harry Short, a comedian, who plays Fuller Spice, an American theatrical manager jrollfcklng at Maxim's, In Paris, had Just finished singing "I Could Love a Million Uirls," and the chorus of twenty girls was prancing out on the stage. kind 25c; trimmed kind 50c Children's White Stockings In drop Comparatively little interest was aroused by the Senatorial convention of the new Twentieth district, which is composed of the lower half of IjUsserno county, owing to the fact that there was no contest for the nomination for State Senator. Edward James, of the Seventh ward, of Hazleton city, was the successful candi- stitch and plain lisle 15c and 25c White Wash Belts, all latest styles, 10c, 15c, 25c White Kid Belts 25c and 50c. We are sole agents In Plttston for At this 'moment the tall young man drew near to Stanford White and whipped a revolver out of the breast pocket of his coat. He aimed quickly at White's head and pulled the trigger. He missed. The shot was loud, but no one in the crowd seemed to heed it, least of all did Stanford White, whom the bullet barely missed. White belonged to a particular clique that never was absent from a theatrical opening through the length of the regular season, and when several varied openings fell on one evening his choice was always for musical plays, in which there was likely to be the greatest display of beauty. With the doors of exclusive society open tor him. White still preferred to give his leisure to this giddy form of life. He was a familiar figure to every steady first nlghter, and he was almost always with the same set, the members or which also became well known to theatergoers and performers. Galland's Muslin Underwear, date, CLARA WAGNER'S, 18 S. Main St. The Senatorial convention was called to Y»rd«*r In the Ninth Regiment Armory about eleven o'clock this morning- The attendance was not very large. Not even all the delegates were present, it having been announced last night that William D. Morris, of Plymouth, who had been seeking the nomination in opposition to Mr. James, of Hazleton, had dropped out of the race. The wedding breakfast at the bride's home was served by Miss Klla Quinn and. following congratulations by many friends, an elaborate repast was served. The couple later started on their wedding tour and expect, on their return, to take up their residence in a newly furnished home on Plank street. Mr. Martin's bride is a young lady of pleasing disposition and many accomplishments. She is a- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roach. The groom Is a much respepted young man, and Is employed as an electrical engineer. T\ Petalls of the Convention. It was Just twenty minutes after two o'clock when the county chairman, Thomas P. Heffernan, called the convention to order in the Ninth regiment armory. There was a full attendance of delegates, all full of enthusiasm for their respective favorites. and there was also a large attendance of visitors, including dozens of tHo party, leaders, all equally enthusiastic witn the delegates for their friends among the list of candidate-;. Williams, Edward Conway, William Morris. Stephen Andrews. . It was announced that there was but one contested seat, that from the Klghth ward of PittSton city. In quick sm-cession the youug man fired the revolver twice. more. BptU bullets entered White's neck, and he pitched forward In u heap on tbe floor. The assassin was singularly calm. "Well, he ruined my wife; and I got County Chairman Thomas P. Heffernan called the convention to order. He said that owing to the fact of the district being a new one, there were no district rules to govern the convention, and that, therefore, everything was In the hands of the de.Ie- white canvas OXFORDS III iiwes Tlie committee on resolutions is composed of Dr. Neal, Calvin Moyer. Robert Rowland. George Brandow, G. A. Wilde and Reese Nichols. him,'1 he remarked as he strolled away, still holding the pistol in his right hand. I a uik I ■ 11 ii -1 K'W I xg. Mrs. Kaufmann Out of Jail. Nominations for Congressman were then declared In order. Attorney Rvan C. Jones, of WiikeWbarre, placed before the convention the name of Dr. B. J. Coblelgh, of Kingston, and the nomination was seconded by Robert Vaughn, a Kingston delegate. John Iioughlln and Miss Agnes Dewigg, two popular Upper lPlttston young people, were married this morning at 5 o'clock in St. Mary's church by Rev. Father Crogan. The attending couple were Michael Dewlgg, a brother of the bride, and Miss Nora Groark. The bride looked very pretty (n a white linen eton ault, with a white hat. She carried a prayer book. The bridesmaid wore a pale blue suit with a hat to match, and carried a gold rosary. The wedding party enjoyed a short drl»e and later a wedding breakfast at the Dewigg home, on Curtis street. Only the close relatives of the couple were present. Mr. and Mrs. Loughlln left on the 8 o'clock Lehigh Valley train from the Junction for Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Boston. They will reside in Upper Plttston on their return. The young folka are both popularly known In the upper section of the city. Mr. L.oughlln Lehigh Valley railroad employe. Sioux Falls, S. D., June 2tt. — Mrs. Emma Kaufmann, who was committed to jail ou u charge of manslaughter lu connection with the recent death of Agnes Polrels, her sixteen-year-old servant girl, was released from jail here and left by train. Mrs. Kaufmann was accompanied by her husband. Their destination was kept secret. gales. No one In the audience was alarmed by the three shots, for only a little while before one of the girls of the "Mile. Champagne" company had run up one of the aisles and jumped up on the stage, and the crowd thought the shots were simply some more of the horseplay. But a youug woman who sat at the next table on White's right, seeing the limp body and watching tbe face grow pale, jumped up and screamed.The . first Item of business was the calling of the roll of delegates. Chairman Heffernan appointed as tellers George Keller, A. H. Casterline and George Thomas. Charles Wilde, of Hazleton, was unanimously chosen chairman of the convention, and Dr. D. W. Dodson. of Nautlcoko, was selected as the secretary.For women, misses and child- District Attorney Benjamin R. Jones .of Wllkesburre, presented to the convention the name of Hon. Henry W. Palmer, the present Congressman In a rattling speech, and aroused the Palmer men to a high pitch of enthusiasm. The nomination of Congressman Palmer was seconded by Judge Troutman, of Wilkesbarre. At this point an Edwardsville delegate who had expected to place in nomination the name of William D. Morris, of Nantlcoke, for State Senator, arose and announced, formally the withdrawal of Mr. Morris. The name of Mr. James, of Hazleton, was then ren, in White Canvass and leath- Nominations were then declared In order for the permanent chairmanship. The name of Dr. Lake, of Kingston, was presented as representing the Coblelgh element, while Robert P. Robinson was presented by the Palmer followers. St. Louis May Bridge Mississippi. All styles and attM. v i Washington, June 2d. — President Koosevelt signed the bill authorizing the city of St. Louis to build, operate and maintain a bridge across the Mississippi river. m TO $11.25 presented, and without delay he was nominated for State Senator of the Twentieth district without opposition: "Ob, my God, .he's dead!" she cried. Audience In Panic. As soon as possible, yje vote for chairman was taken and In favor of Dr. Lake, the vote standing 153 for Lake and 136 for Robinson. Dr. Lake was escorted to the chair and took charge of the convention. At tills point there were loud and repeated calls for a speech from Congressman Palmer and the Congressman moved toward the platform to respond to the call. Chairman  however, objected to the proceeding, qud declared that he would not permit Mr.; Palmer to address |he convention, saying that it, was out of order for a candidate to appear before Iustantly the thoilsund men and women leaped to their feet iu wild panic and pressed toward the exits. The people on the stage hulted iu confusion, but tbe orchestra kept on playlug the music for the dauce that should follow Harry Short's song. D Every pair worth 25 per cent. Mr. Jnmes was in the convention hall, and he was called on for a speech. He responded with a brief address. In which he thanked the delegates for their expression of confidence In him and tendered pledges of faithful service in the. event of his election to the Senate. , Fight on Beetles Costs Millions. more. Custer, S. D., June 20.—The federal government has begun the destruction Of timber worth $3,000,000 or more In the reserve near here to kill bark beetles, which threaten all the timber on the reserve. Boston Shoe Store 79 N. Main St., PIttston. The committees were then appointed as follows: Contested Seats—Moses Salsburg, James Nagle, Henry Lewis, William Lionel Lawrence, the stage manager, jumped upon a table and yelled to the