Pittston Gazette

              / if It' ,» - ja THE HOME FMrfiR i' WEATHETt CONDITIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. in. Tomorrow fot For the People of Pittston Eastern Pennsylvania, Vicinity. Fair tonight and Wednesday. 0 AliL THE HOME NEWS. o,t Soct PJTTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, JULY 24,1906. TWO CUNTS A (fofT. I FORTY C1SNTB A MONTH. f 8PAGES 56TH ¥ historic I DAIIA' I' Dii B8TAHl,I8IIi;i» I860. D:ST. BT 'I'll 10(1. IIART 1882. WILL STAND PAL APPEAL FROM CZAR'S UKASE dbors, nnd announced that iip !: • fl beev directed by the governor general of Finland to close the meeting nnd to use military force If necessary to disperse them. He Informed President Mouromtseff that such meetings would not be allowed to be held anywhere In Finland. LEPER'S PLIGHT. DYNAMITE OUTRAGE. DOUMA CHEERED. I BUSY SCHOOL BOARD The plant of the Wyoming Valley Brick Co., located In the Ivoyser Vuliey, near West Scranton, was wrecked by a dynamite explosion on Saturday night. Buildings and machinery valued at $2,000 were destroyed. The plant is owned liy Wilkesbarre capitalists, I-rOuls Tisch being the president. There is no clue to the perpetrators of the outrage, and no reason is known why any person should desire to wreck the property. Detectives are working on the case. Township Directors Held Important Session. Takes Refuge in a Freight British Premier Applauds ( « • Republican Leaders Decide The members of the douma then frantically hurried their discussion In order to- adopt the manifesto before the troops came. Car. Dismissed Body. m on Plans Koinls Issued to ray OKI Spe- Manifesto Issued by Former cial Tax Ordered to Create Slnk- FOR FALL CAMPAIGN The Constitutional Democrats had been desperately fighting a demand of the Lnbor and Radical members that the document Include a declaration against paying taxes and another against furnishing recruits for the army. SEEKING A HOSPITAL. W. J. BRYAN'S SPEECH lug Fund—Building Contracts Douma's Members. Awarded—Judgment Or- i N Forced to Wander Around NEW AMUSEMENT PARK. Mads Plea for Arbitration dered Entered Against Important Conference Held at Oyster Bay. , ■C« , r.» the Country. Between Nations. Tax Col. Keating. EXPLAIN BODY'S PURPOSES The Pittston Township School Hoard held an adjourned meeting last night to transact regular business. All of the members were present and a goodly number of the citizens attended, anticipating that teachers for the year would be hired. This was not done, however, but will probably come up at next Monday's meeting, the board having adjourned to that time. Join Hands With Radicals. "Best Yet" May be Built Oyster Ray. N. Y„ July 24.—President Roosevelt reviewed the campaign plans of the Republican Colngresdonal committee and pronounced them Rood and entirely to his liking'. He entertained at-luncheon at Sagamore Hill, Speaker Cannon, Chair* man Sherman, of the Congressional committee, Representatives LoudenJ slager, of New Jersey, and McKlnllty; of Illinois, respectively secretary flntt treasurer of the committee. SenaW Penrose, of Pennsylvania, was a guest. Secretary Loeb was present and after the conference majo this statement for the press: At the last moment the Constitutional Democrats, under the Influence of the threat of martial law, swung Into line with the Iiadicals, and the address to the country was adopted with practical unanimity. Baltimore, Md., July 24. — George Rossett, the Syrian leper, who In an effort to get to North Brother Island, New York, has been chased by authorities during the past few days from Elklns, W. Va.. ids home, to Cumberland, Md., to Baltimore, to Philadelphia and then back to this city, Is now at Goldrlug, Md., in a freight box car. London, July 24.—The sensation of the first session of the fourteenth conference of the Interparliamentary union, which opened In the royal gallery of the palace of Westminster, was the action of Premier Campbell-Bannerman In cheering the Russian parliament, dissolved by the czar. Tell Russians to Refuse to Raise • Recruits and Taxes. Along Laurel Line. Illg Improvements Being Made to n The members then elected a permanent executive committee, headed by Prince Paul Dolgoroukoff, vice president of the house, to carry on the work of liberation and adjourned amid characteristic Russian* embracing and kissing.Ijarge Piece of Fine Woodland Rids on repairing the school houses and outhouses and on building fences were received from Contractors R. J. English and John Loughney. The work of repairing the school buildings was awarded to Mr. English on his bid, $1,177, and that of building fences and outhouses on the Rrowntown school property to Mr. Loughney, at his bid, $4 85. The district's legal representative was directed to draw up contracts for this work. PEOPLE NOW THE GOVERNMENT. In Avoea—Rumor Says Rocky In reply to the address of Lord Weardale, who opened the sessions of the union and welcomed the Russian delegates, Premier Cnmpbell-Bannerman reminded his hearers that King Edward had always been a great advocate of peace. The British government, lie added, was In entire sympathy with the object of the conference. He arrived in Baltimore county in a box car of the Baltimore and Ohio rail- CDlcu and I,una Park road. Will he Eclipsed Emperor's Ministers Have No Right to Collect Money or Summon Men to Military Service, Say Former Legis! lators—Loans Raised Without Representatives' Consent Declared Invalid. Governor General of Finland Closes 8ession of Douma Members Held In Viborg—Constitutional Democrats Join Hands With Labor Men and Radicals—Pormanent Executive Com' mittee Elected. The leper was placed under guard, but later In the (lay made his escape and wandered around the countryside, lie Is only twenty-two years of ago and has plenty of money, but cannot spend It, as tradesfolk fear to accept anything from his bands. The unfortunate young man Is married. It If said on good authority that a new amusement park is to be built cloCe to the Laurel Line, below South A few members, including President Mouromsteff, Ivan Petrunkevlch and Count Ileyden, returned to St. Peters- "The plans of the Congressional campaign were gone over generally and the President expressed hlmselfi as being In entire accord with the Ideas of the committee." burg. Avoea station, that will be away ahead of anything in Its line In operation in Northeastern Pennsylva- The Constitutional Democratic cohorts returned to go to St. Petersburg In a body, but many of the Radical members. fearing arrest at the capital, will remain for the present In Finland or return by roundabout routes. Tlie world had far too long been nothing less than n huge military camp, he sold. Attorney John J. O'Donnell, of Wil. keshiirre, who was engaged by the 1905 board to put through the $18,000 bond issue authorized by the election of February, 1906, reported that matters had so far progressed that the bonds would be in the hands of the officials for execution this week and that the proceeds of the sale, $18,000, with Interest from March 1st., would be paid Into the district treasury in the very near future. nla. A large force of men an; at work improving the piece of land In question and putting up new buHd- Ings, which would seem to verify the report of the new enterprise. The promoters of the proposed park—If park It is to be—or at least some of them, were not anxiou; to let the public in just yet on what, plans they have under way. and when a Gazette reporter, who had wended his way over the green hills and pasture lands east of the South Avoea station and at the end of ten minutes reached n very pretty piece of forest land wherein building after building is up. Inquired of the man In charge what the oliject of the activity was he received a series of evasive answers coupled with a promise that 3D days hence the cat would be lot out of the bag. Premier Greets Russian*. Speaker Cannon's comment was this: "I was a guest of the President and as such It would hardly be seam-i !y for me to discuss what took placo., I should like to say that the confer*- ence was eminently satisfactory and the Congressional campaign situation not bad." The trip of Roxsett from Elklns, W. Va., has been remarkable and tilled with strange Incidents. Everywhere Mic unfortunate man went the problem was to provide for him without endangering the health of the community, lie was given food In various ways, care always being taken to keep him from contact with his fellow creatures. Things which he touched were destroyed utterly, so that any danger lurking in the objects might be removed. Tile premier especially greeted the members of the Russian parliament present and also paid n tribute to Emperor Nicholas, who had done so much toward the enhancement of Ideas of peace. It could, he thought, be safely asserted that the Russian parliament, although dissolved, was sure to again come Into existence. Then the premier shouted: PLANNING RUSSIAN COUNCIL Viborg, Finland, July 24.— Ordered out of Finland by the government, the people's representatives In the douma, who came here when driven from St. Petersburg, have adjourned sine die after Issuing this appeal: Provisional Government Discussed by Chairman Sherman, after remarking that the President's keen Interest was a valuable asset to the campaign, said the headquarters of thocommittee would be opened in New Yolk in tfie St. James building on Wednesday and that from that tlm« on the campaign work would go on continuously. 11 St. Petersburg, July 24. — Premier Rtolypln is discussing with his cabinet the advisability of forming a "provisional government," composed of an enlarged council of ministers. Including conservative members of the dispersed house of representatives, councilors of the empire and men Influential In the life of the empire who can be induced to accept mlnlsterles without portfolios and contribute their nuthorlty and advice to the hard pressed govern- Country's New Premier. Mr. O'Bonnell's bill of $500 for services In connection with the election authorizing the bond Issue and the Issue and sale of the bonds was approved and ordered paid out of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds. "La douma est morte. Vive la doumn!" ("The Russian parliament Is dead. Long live the Russian parliament.")"To the peoplt representatives: from their popular Arrival Creates Panic. At Brunswick, .Aid., he created a panic. The township was puzzled about the manner in which to supply the man's needs. Finally it was decided to erect a structure of rallrond ties and seat the leper upon It. Rossett saw the construction of the strange seat, which looked like a funeral pyre. When It was completed he scrambled up and waited, hunger In his eyes. Tax Collector Keating's report of taxes collected between April 30 and July 9 was received and Hied. School tax amounting to $79.73 was received, also building tax amounting to $70.93. "Citizens of All Russia.- Parliament has been dissolved by ukase of July 21, You elected us your representatives and Instructed us to tight for our country and freedom. In carrying out your Instructions and fulfilling our duty we drew up laws to Insure freedom of the The delegates rose to their feet and cheered for several minutes. Mr. Sherman added that the speakers so far selected for the heavy work Included Secretary Tan,_ Secretary Shaw, Speaker  Senator Beverldge and several other Senators, as well as practically thp entire Republican membership of the House of Representatives. In conclusion the premier said he hoped that at the next peace conference at The Hague a general act would be drawn up providing for the submission of all questions of dispute, without restriction, to The Hague tribunal for the universal good of humanity. " There actually seemed something secret about the operations that are going on within a few hundred yards of Avoea. When the foreman of operations wars informed that a new park was quite currently rumored he seemed surprised and assured his questioner that the public knew more about Ills company's business than did the company Itself. A special tax of 7V& mills was levied and assessed to create a sinking fuiid, out of which to pay the bonds as they mature, and to pay the semiannual Interest. metit A ukase will be Issued soon ordering elections for the douma to be hold the lirst week In December (Russian calendar).Treasurer Brown's special bond of $36,000, in the matter of this $18,- 000 bond issue, with tho Scranton Title Guaranty and Surety Co. as security, was approved, and an order for $36, the surety company's bill therefor, ordered to be drawn on the bond fund. While no one would -peak under quotation regarding the tariff it was learned that the Republican text book which is to be issued within two or three weeks, will be a "stand pat", document from beginning to end and that this will be the tenor of Republican speeches in Massachusetts.' Iowa, Wisconsin and other "Idea" Infected sections of the country a? well as in all other places. Tho "stand pat" anuoilncement will of course be accompanied by the statement that when the tariff Is revised • It should be handled by Its friends..: Some men volunteered to approach and throw ltossett food, much as they would have hurled It to a dog. The poor fellow's hunger was so great that he could not contain himself and started fonvarJt to meet those hearing the food. The supplies were dropped and the bearers fled. Eventually the man was Induced to remount his pedestal and remain there until disposition of his case was made. Russian Delegates Out. Adherents of International peace from all the parliaments of Europe as well as several of those of the western hemisphere wore present at the opening of the conference. Hardly had the conference begun when Professor Maxim Kovalevsk.v, a member of the lower house of the Russian parliament, announced that he and his colleagues, representing until recently the youngest parliament In the world, would be obliged to withdraw In consequence of the dissolution of the foody. As an additional guarantee that the principle of popular representation will not he abandoned another edict Will be Issued proroguing the council of the empire .mtil the new douma meets. The scene of the supposed new park Is on what Is known as Lcldy's farm, located on the billy land east of Avoea. It includes a considerable stretch of opei. land and a line piece of timber iaiitii which would form an ideal spot for a park.. For some days past dozens of men have been at work on this land, hauling lumber from the Moosic Lumber Co.'s yard and erecting small buildings. These buildings are Ctill in course of erection, and as none of them have btjen completed no idea of their architecture can be gleaned. They are being scattered through the woods, and about a dozen are partly constructed at the present time. It will take two weeks of almost steady hauling, so the man in charge of the work said, to get "all the lumber on the ground that has been ordered from the Moosic corn- The secretary was directed to notify the township auditors to return to the custody of the board all papers and books of the school district that they have received from former boards, olllccrs or school directors. Copies of the douma's special appeal to the people are In the hands of all the St. Petersburg newspapers, but It will scarcely be printed because a detachment of police is posted at the door of every newspaper printing ollice In the city with orders not to permit any paper to leave the building until authorized by the censor. Finally It was decided to place Hossett in a box car. taking precautions against either his coming In contact accidentally with others or his escaping.The treasurer was ordered to deposit the fumls realized from the bond sale in a special deposit to be called "The Bond and Sinking Fund Account" and to use these moneys for the purpose only of paying the expenses of the bond issue and the debts of the district existing prior to Feb. 20, 1906. NINE LIVES WERE LOST There wertf about 500 delegates present. the American representation being headed by Representative Ricluirri Bart hold t. while William J. Bryan occupied o seat on the platform. With the regular garrison there are now more than (10,000 troops In the city. KILLED IN PHILIPPINES. Express Train Plugged Into More than a thousand worklngmen, agitators and revolutionary suspects have been arrested. American Officer of Constabulary Slain Mr. Bartholdt expressed pnrticulnr gratification lit the scheme to convert the next Hague conference into it permanent body, which would meet nt stated periods, and to create a council for the codification and development of international law. Judgment for $1,896.05 was ordered to be entered against Tax Collector Keating, under the provisions of the act of 1862, for taxes due and unpaid on his 1905 school duplicate. The attorney of the district was ordered to proceed forthwith to enforce the collection of this sum. In Fight With Pulajanes, a Lake. Washington, July 24.—Lieutenant Jay C. Worswlek of tli«D Philippine constabulary. 11 civilian scout named McBride nnd twelve privates were killed In a fight with Pulajanes near Buranen, Island of Leyte. S. N From every direction eonie reports that an era of repression has been Inaugurated, Including the confiscating of radical newspapers and wholesale arrests of political and revolutionary suspects.Hulls Spread on the tireat Northern GENERAL VOX IDEH LAUNITZ pany The man who is superintending all the work "In the locality gave hi' name as A. I!. Hague, of Newark, N. J. When questioned he declined to state what company is having the improvements made to the land and what the purpose is. A month hence, he said, would be the time trD tell all. He intimated that the place would be used for a manufacturing plant, but couldn't explain just what all. the buildings would be used for and why a factory would be built in (tn out-ofthe-way piece of woods when acre', of open land, with fine transportation facilities are to be had. Mr. Hague said his company, of which he Hold!* a controlling interest, has leased for ten years, 25 acres of land. He said the following were among those associated In the company: Jeweler Schimpff, Dr. Lang and PeJter Stipp. of Scranton, and W. H. Ilollistcr, of Avoca, besides several others. Line, In Washington, and the Kn- [Prefect of police, Bt. Petersburg.] people. We demanded the removal of Irresponsible ministers who were violating the laws with impunity and suppressing freedom. They were attacked by 000 natives, who escaped and are now being pursued by the combined forces of the constabulary and the military. The constabulary force was cruslilngly defeated and compelled to fall back. i Bryan Pleads For Peace. The district's attorney was ordered, also, to take immediate steps to enforce the collection of any balances that might be found duo on the disposition of the appeals taken a.j to the auditors' findings on the accounts of Martin Heston, treasurer for 1899; Thomas Mangan, treasurer for 1900; A. A. Heap, collector for 1902; John Keating, treasurer for 1902 and 1903; I'. F. Nolan, treasurer; Michael Kearns, treasurer; John Tierney, treasurer, and Tax Collector E. J. Keating, for 1904. A commission of 25 per cent, of the amounts that may be collected in these matters was ordered to be paid to the district's attorney, as these services are not included in the regular line of his employment as attorney for the district.ginc I'lungcd Headforemost The railroads have been placed under martial law and gendarmes search passengers and baggage for arms and political documents. At this juncture 'William J. Bryan rose. Ills appearance being heartily Into 130 Feet of Water— cheered Kxploslon Ignited Doumo's Purposes Explained, "I cannot see." he said, "that people have any justification in killing each other Itefore Investigating the question Involved. There Is no question of the sufliclent importance of this. Wreckage "First of all, we wanted to make a law respecting the distribution of land to working peasants, setting aside for this purpose orphanages, monasteries and lands belonging to the clergy and providing for compulsory expropriation of private estates. The government held that a law was Inadmissible, and when the dounin once more urgently Insisted upou its resolution regarding compulsory expropriation the dourha was dissolved. The masses of the Russian people, slow of thought and action, have not yet aroused themselves to the gigantic upheaval which threatens, but disorders are reported from half a dozen cities. Spokane, Wash., July 24.—At least nine lives were lost on the Gre«tfc Northren fast trans-continental train, which plunged into Diamond Lake, 35 miles east of Spokane, Monday af- It is estimated that there are 1,000 Pulajnnes in the Held in Leyte. This force has defied the government and In every clash with the constabulary has been victorious. "This Is my resolution " 'If a disagreement should occur between contracting parties, which in the terms of the proposed arbitration treaty need not be submitted to arbitration, the.v shall before declaring war or encaging in any hostilities whatever submit the question to the Hague court or some other Impartial International tribunal.'" ternoon Lieutenant Worswick was a graduate of the Kansas Agricultural college. He was born at Oskaloosa, Kan., In 1881. Edward Munson, engineer. Frank Bell, fireman. C. P. Donner. railway mail clerk G. Howard Curtice, wealthy lum•r operator of Spokane. C?lCt Shea, timberman. Monoford, real estate man of The (lead were IN- ODESSA JEWS IN TERROR. It was his first tight Fear Massacre as Result of Drunken "The government promises to convoke a new dounin seven months hence. Russia must remain without populor representation for seven whole months at a time when flic people are standing on the brink of ruin, when Industry und commerce are undermined, when the whole country Is seething with unrest and when the ministry has definitely shown its Incapacity to do justice to popular needs. For seven months the government will act arbitrarily and will fight against the popular movement In order to obtain a pliable, subservient douma. Should It succeed, however, In suppressing the popular movement the government will invoke no doutna at all. Odessa, July 24.—People are moving in masses through the center of the town, where the hotels are overcrowded. ' ' Cossack's Death Nearly $9,000,000 For Battleship. London, July 24.—The first official announcement respecting the battleship Dreadnaught says that besides ten twelve-Inch guns the Dreadnaught will hove twenty-seven twelve-pound quick firing antitorpedo boat guns and five submerged torpedo tubes. The estimated cost of flic Dreadnought, Including guns. Is $8,087.485. Spokane Appeals were ordered taken from Railway mail clerk, name un-, Cossacks have declared that they will slaughter all the Jews in Prokharovskaya street, where one of their comrades was killed in a riot. The rumors concerning the new work are that a tine amusement park Is to be liullt at the spot and that the Laurel Line is to run a branch from the big viaduct above Dupont to the proposed park entrance. A good MAN WAS KILLED AND BROTHER HURT the auditors' findings for this year, on the accounts of Tax Collector Keating and former district treasurer, William Connors. Attorney Morris called the attention of the board to many matters in connection with these two otticials' accounts that required investigation and the board, authorizing the appeals, directed the attorney to prosecute them to a final determination With all possible dili- known Express messenger, name unkno#iW. Baggageman, name unknown. The train had just passed out 6f the tunnel and swung on to  above the lake, which re«fiy Is u broad extension of the little Spokanfe • river, when the rails spread and the cars dashed 65 feet down an embank' ment Into the waters below. As It leaped to Its doom on the rocks 6ha gas tanks under the smoker and the day coaches burst and the coaches caught lire. * Accident In Jlollcnbnck Mine, Wllkes- The Jews are in o panic, fearing revenge for the killing of the drunken Cossack, who wandered through the Jewish quarter brandishing his saber and shouting "Death to the Jews." rdzed creek runs through a part of the grounds Into a small valley and by damming It a fine lake could be made. It is said that $60,000 is to be spent to make the new park the peer of anything yet attempted. Mr. Hague was questioned yesterday as to whether he had been Connected with Itocky Glen or Luna Park. It having been rumored that the new concern is being built because of alleged poor treatment its promoter! got when they were connected with the management of one or the other of these companies. He replied that he had never been connected with either of these parks, but that some of tho members of his company had. He dented that the Ingersoll Amusement Co., of Pittsburg, which had some trouble with Arthur Krothingham, of Kocky Olen, was buck of the new venture. tiarre—Miner Burled Beneath I 'all ol' I lock St. Louis. July 24.—A diet consisting principally of pickles and vinegar, taken in the hojuvof reducing weight, caused the sudden death of Miss Annie Gross, twenty-five years old. The Inner walls of her stomach were almost completely eaten away. The girl dropped (lead while taking a drink of water. Killed by Pickles and Vinegar. Dominic Villka. employed as a miner in Hollenback shaft, Willtes- Governor General Kaulburs. addressing a deputotlon of Jews, said: barre, was Instantly killed by a fall (if top rock yesterday afternoon. He was buried sso deep beneath the fall that It took four hour; to reach his body. His brother. John, who was employed as a laborer In another part of the mine, was slightly Injured by a fall at about the same hour that Dominic was killed. gence The funds to be received from taxes. State appropriation and other sources were specifically appropriated as follows: "I vouch for my soldiers, but I cannot say what the Cossacks or Christian civilians may do." The lake is 300 feet deep and thft train plunged into It almost perpendicularly. The engine, tender, baggage and mail cars went under dplA* llnally the smoker, followed. The train did not become uncoupled, but IjhS day coach behind the smoker kepf the tracks. The bodies of Curtice and Monoford were brought In on a' wrecking train. The bodies of t'Kft others may not bo recovered for d&yB. The smoker Is almost completely submerged. The engine' lies In 1J0 feet of water. To teachers' wages, $4,600: janitors' wages, $900; care of buildings, $200; repairs and furnishings in buildings, $1,600; fencing and improving grounds, $700; text books and supplies, $350; secretary's fees and expenses, $200; auditors' fees and expenses, $200; attorney fee and legal expenses, $600; contingent expenses, $400; total, $9,750. "Citizens, stand up for yotir trampled rights, for popular representation and for an Imperial douina. Russia must not remain a day without popular representation.Citizens' Rights Invoked. Russian Bonds Fall In Paris. Paris, July 24. 'Hie Russian situation absorbs the attention of officials, the public and (he press of Paris, and the effect is particularly apparent on the bourse, where the slump in Russian securities almost caused a panic.. In official circles the dissolutiou of parliament was unexpected, some of the latest advices reaching the foreign office Indicating the proliablllty of a compromise ministry in which members vf the lowrr house would participate. Irish Relief Bill Advanced. London, July 24.- Tile house of com mons passed to Its third reading the Irish laborers' cottages bill by a vote of 11)5 to ID. The hill authorizes a loan of $22,5(M),000 to provide laborers' cottages in Ireland. Money for the cottages will also be available from various other Irish funds. MORNING FUNERAL. "You have the means of acquiring It. Without the assent of the people's representatives the government has no right to collect taxes from the people nor to summon the people to military service. Therefore you are now the government. Many friends were present at thv funeral of the late Christopher O'ltourke. which took place tills morning from his late home in Upper Plttston. A mans of requiem was sung over the remains in St. Mary's church, liev. Thomas Crogan ofllciating. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The following acted as pall bearers: Michael Burke, Michael Jordan. James McCue, John Mc- Keon. James McFnriand and Martin Hesslon. Secretary Corcoran was directed to obtain from the various coal and railroad companies in the district a list of their employes who reside In the township, for the purpose of having assessed at the supplemental assessment In September such of them as are not already on the assessment list. Harvard to Row In England STABBING CHARGED. Queen Wlllicliiiiim Til. "The dissolved douma was justified In giving neither money nor soldiers. Should the government contract loans to raise money such loans will be Invnlld without the couseut of the people's representatives. The Russian people never will acknowledge them and will not bo called upon to pay them. Boston, July 24.—The Globe says that the Harvard university crew, which defeated Yale last month, will sail for England next Friday and. unless the date Is changed, will on Saturday, Sept. 1, row a race with the Cambridge university eight, which benl Oxford last spring. The Hague, July 24.—Queen WilheU .mlna was taken ill last night and th» announcement was made this morriln'g that as a result of her sickness the expectation of an heir to the throne w4M not be realized at this time. All Holland has been cast Into a gloom • by this news. General Jewish Massacre Feared Henry Frederick, of Mill -street, was arrested la ;t night charged with aggravated assault and battery. It was charged that he stabbed Joseph Kelly, of Carroll street, 011 July IS Kelly is not srelously hurt, having received a few slight wound1". A hearing was held by Mayor Langan nnd Frederick was held under $500 bail for his appearance at court. London, July 24. Israel Zangwlll, president of the Jewish Territorial organization, has received a telegram from Russia to the effect that the country is on the eve of new massacres of Jews, which haw been fixed for July 28, the anniversary of Russia's conversion to Christianity. The president, secretary and treasurer were directed to Certify to the purchasers of the bonds that they had been sold at par and accrued Interest, within 60 days after the receipt of the proceeds of the sale *if the bonds. The secretary was directed to furnish the purchasers with a list of the debts paid by the fund thus raised, together with a statement as to any claims remaining unpatd; also, when all of the debts authorized to be paid out of this special fund were paid, to certify the fact to the bond purcha-sofs. The meeyflg adjourned until 7.30 p. m,, Mo*uay, July 30th. Heidelberg 10c cigar, at Olllesple'a Mothor (i ray's Appeal to Women. If you will send jour name and address we will ma 11 you free n package of Mother (Irny's Aufltiillu' Letf, a certain, pleasant herb cure for women's ills. It Is a wife monthly regulator and Haver-falling. If you have nnlns In the hack, urlnnry, bladder or kidney trouble, use this pleasant union nt Australian herbs, roots and leaves. All dnmnlsts sell It, fifl cents, or address. The Mother Groy Co., LelCoy, N. Y. "Accordingly until a popular representative assembly Is summoned do not give a kopeck to the throne or a soldier to the ariny. Be steadfast In your refusal. No power can resist the united, Inflexible will of the people. William Kobertson has been appoiin* ed postmaster "at Inkerman to the place of Owen Holland, who hft* held the ofllce for many years. The change Is expected to take place sppNr The employes of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co. In the Lackawanna dlstrjrt, which includes the Seneca. William A, Lawrence and Heidelberg 1 and 2 collieres, will be paid on Thursday. Railroads' Dead and Injured. Washington, July 24.—The railroad accident bulletin, which has just been Issued by the interstate commerce commission for the three months ending March 31, llMXi, shows the total number of casualties to passengers and employees to be 18,286—1,120 killed and IT,170 Injured. A special programme of new music under personal direction of Mr. Oppenhelm at Valley View. Tuesday Americans Lose In Russia. New York, July 24.—Reports here say that the stores belonging to the Singer Sewing Machine company at Sosnowlce and Bendzin, Russian Poland, have, been blown up by a mob. Ten persoi W were severely Injured In the destruction of the Btores. .... j "Citizens, In this obligatory and unavoidable struggle your representatives will be with you." night 23-2 Repairing work ptotnptly done at Fred. Schussler's. cor. Ferry bridge. "Personal"—"Can't get away to marry you today. My wife won't let me." Hear all new music by Oppenhelm at Valley View, Tuesday night. The governor of Yiborg arrived at the Hotel Belvedere, where 18(1 douma members were in session with closed Tinning, Plumbing, Heating don* at Ash's. • • Lawn mowers sharpened at Fred. Schussler's, oor. Ferm- bridge. Electric bells at Garrison's.