Pittston Gazette

              * pttstmt JlSk WEATHER CONDITIONS. .C THE HOME PaMSR Firoonst Until 8 p. in. Tomorrow foi Eastern Pennsylvania. For tlie People of PltUiton and Vicinity. Fair tonight and Weil"0'-1 Alili THE HOME NEWS. orica1 Soacn 56TH YEAR. 1 WEEKLY l«;STAI«M8IIKO 1850, ] DAILY I'jST. BY TIIRO. IIART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1906. tWo oknts a cop*. I Forty cknth a month. f 8PAGES THE PROHIBITIONISTS. WAR ON THE CZAR! THEATRICAL PLANS FOR THE BROAD ANARROWESCAPE PERSONAL. BELCHER IS BACK THE COREY CASE David B. McCalmont, Prohibition State Chairman of Pennsylvania, has tixed Tuesday, August 7, as the date for the liarrlsburg meeting of the State Executive Committee, at which u candidate for Governor will likely be chosen. The call, which will be an Imperative one, goes out today, and Mr. McCalmont Baid that he expected every one of .the sixteen members to be Ernest Paine, of Scranton, was a business caller in town today. House Will lie Opened for tlie Season About Aug. I'll' and Amusements Workmen Prisoners on Chimhey Top. G. 11. Rommel) returned yesterday from a business .trip to New York. Steal Man's Wife Granted a Revolutionists Issue a Man- Will he Continuous. William Stone and family, of Philadelphia, are visiting relatives here. Paterson's Absconding Mayor Gives Himself Up. Divorce. ifesto. The announcements in neighboring cities and towns of the opening of theaters, notwithstanding the earlydates for these events, calls to mind that the season for Indoor entertainments is fast approaching, and is an indication that a prosperous and successful season is anticipated by theater managers. Is not behind in her arrangements. The management of the local theaters has been busy for some time getting tilings in readiness, with the result that they are already prepared to announce the date for the opening of at least one of the theaters, the Lyric. As stated yesterday, the Lyric will be devoted this season to popular prlccd vaudeville of a high standard. The first engagement will be fur the week of Sept. 10, with two performances daily. The Broad will undergo a change of policy and will open Its season about Aug. 17th, the cxdct date not yet having"1*een received. As an indication of the (banner In -which the Broad will be conducted this season, three of the earliest bookings may be mentioned—B. C, Whitney's "I'lff, Paff, Pouf." a first class musical play at standard prices; "Desperate Chance,"" a popular priced thriller; Chester DeVonde. in a week of repertoire. This will give an idea of the manner In which the theater will be conducted throughout the,season. There will lie something to please all tastes and accommodate every pocket book. Every play can lie presented in a creditable manner In a house with such an excellent equipment as the Broad. When it is stated that tlie Broad has only one or two dates open for September, it will be understood that, under the new plans, It will be open almost Continuously during the season. The opening attraction will probably br the general favorite, "Our New Minister," with Joseph Conyers as the funny constable.Miss Ada Proud has gone to New York to make a visit among friends. Mrs. Cecilia Langan and Miss Belle Langan left this morning for Atlantic City. NO ALIMONY QUESTION present, BID FOR THE TROOPS. SAVED BY CLOTHING IS BROKEN IN HEALTH The possibility, of the calling of another convention of the delegates was suggested by John E. GUI, Chairman McCalmont's right hand man and adviser. He said he would not be surprised if such action would be the result of the Harrlsburg meeting. Chairman McCalmont, when asked regarding the matter, said such' a course would be avoided if possible, owing to the delay It would cause In the campaign and to the lack of funds in the party. He said that he realized, however, that a crucial stage had been reached by the Prohibition party. Miss Louise Hollenhack is sojourning with her grandparents at Maple Lake. Made Rope to Slide to the Report that a.Settlement of $2,500,000 Was Made. Urged to Remember that They are Brothers. Charles Riddle, of Harvey's Lake, is spending the afternoon with friends here. His Peculations Amounted Earth. to Over $100,000. New York, July 31.—Conrled Brllle of Ellzabetliport and Harry Toine of Elm Park were sent to the top of n 150 foot chimney recently completed at Mariners' Harbor, Stateu Island, to knock down the Interior scaffolding. Thomas Nlcholls has left for Blnghamton, where he will spend his vacation.Iteno, Nev., July 81-Mrs. William Rills Corey, wife of the president of the United States Steel corporation, has been awarded a divorce in the Second district court of Nevada. The case was submitted without urgument, and the jury took but one ballot. St. Petersburg, July 31.—A manifesto to the peasants of. Russia has lDeen Issued in the joint names of all the various labor, sociulist and revolutionary organizations, including the representatives of these organizations in the defunct lower house. This manifesto declares that the hopes reposed in the lower house of parliament have been blasted by the diabolical designs of the crowd of grand dukes, courtiers and wealthy landed proprietors assembled around the emperor, whose only purpose is the maintenance of their power over the people. By dispersing the elected representatives of the people and arresting and imprisoning them the government lias declared war on the nation, and a struggle is beginning in-which rivers of blood will How and for which the criminal government is responsible. The people must not spare the government. Paterson, July 81.—William H. Belcher, the absconding mayor of Paterson, returned after a year of continuous lllght from detectives and. surrendered at the jail to stand trial on charges of embezzlement and for- Attorney J. W. Piatt, of Tunkhannock, was a professional caller in the city today. Mrs. J. P. Kearney and family are home from Hazleton, where they made a visit. They loosened a keyplece and the 150 feet of scaffolding below them settled ten feet. In the Jam the aperture was closed and the men above were left without means of escape. gery, DROWNS IN CAVE HOLE John Dohny, of Kankakee, 111., Is visiting nt the Loughney home, on Market street. Scarcely had he given himself up to Sheriff Charles A. Bergen when private detectives, who had been close on his track for two months, arrived at the jail, attesting to the fact that the arrest of the defaulter had been imminent for many days. Mrs. Corey was in tears when told that she had been given a decree and Ihe custody of her sixteen-year-old son, Allan Corey. No evidence was submitted by the defense, and there was no argument. Miss Margaret Murtha, of Upper Pittston, is spending a few weeks in Wayne county. Small Browntown Pond the Several of the workmen narrowly escaped being crushed when the scaffolding settled. The 500 men below discussed means of rescuing their comrades, who were shouting for help through a megaphone. Misses Nellie and Mary Maloney, of Upper Pittston, will leave shortly for Montrose. Scene of a Fatality. Belcher's peculations, it Is charged, amounted to nearly $150,000, affecting alike banks who had trusted the popular reform mayor, Intimate friends and widows who had given their small estates into his keeping, and the Manchester Building and Loan association, which was forced by Us losses to go out of business several weeks ago. T)hD Question of alimony was not Introduced. Mrs. Corey made an interesting admission that she had negotiated through her attorneys a financial settlement with her husband. Edmund Cunanl, a Pine Street Boy Mrs. H. M. Franklin, of Scranton, Is visiting at the home of her parents, on Nafus street. Slips I'Yom l.og into tlie Water When two hours had passed Captain Martin of Hook and Ladder No. 105 was summoned. He led his men with axes and ladders to the chimney. Looking uii he saw light through the mass of tangled timbers. With a megaphone he yelled to the men above, "Cut your clothiug into strips und make a ro[De." and Fool is Caught Under Thomas Cawley, Frank Battle, esq., and Michael Kilgallen have returned from Mt. Pocono. It Is reported that Airs. Corey has accepted a lump sum, said to be $2,- 500,000, in lieu of alimony. a Hoot—Two Brothers Witness Drowning;. Oscar Messlrk har, gone to Seaford, Del., where he will make a three weeks' visit with his parents. "I am a resident of Keno, Nov.," said Mrs. Corey when placed on the stand, "and the wife of William Ellis Corey, The former mayor has not returned to fight the charges. Several weeks ago he wrote, to Prosecutor Eugene Emley that he intended to return and take his punishment. He says he will plead non vult and accept whatever punishment the court sees lit to mete out to him. He declares that he will implicate no one. George W. Allee, who was secretary of the Manchester Building and Loan association, was recently sentenced to a year's imprisonment on charges connected with the defalcation. While bathing In a cave hole, at Browntown. this morning about 11 o'clock, Edmund Cunard, the 8-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cunard, of 204 Pine street, came to his death by drowiilng. It seems that Edmund, with his two brothers, Paul and Earl, and another boy named Aloysius Spring, went to the place, which the boys of that vicinity were accustomed to bathe In. The boys were till in the water and little Edmund was standing on a submerged tree stump, whiyi he suddenly slipped .Iff and sank under the water. His foot caught under the twisted roots of the old stump and he Was held down so that he was unable to rise. Hi's companions were so frightened and so excited that they rendered him no assistance, but ran wildly around the pond shrieking for help. It was at least 15 minutes before two men of that vicinity arrived, and secured the body. When it was brought to the surface life was extinct. Tne Appeal to Soldiers. Miss Jessie Dale, of Daleville, Pa., Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rev. R. C. Burch, of Broad street. Appeal Is also made to the soldiers and sailors not to shoot and bayonet their brothers, the people. The two men at the top obeyed and asked what should be done next. Mrs. Thomas Dewey and daughters, Mary and Ruth, and Louis Jordan have returned from Harvey's Lake. The manifesto further accuses the government of betraying the fatherland by invoking the aid of Ucruutn and Austrian troops. Tin, people are therefore urged to remove the local au- "Tie a shoe on the end and lowor the rope," Captain Martin megaphoned. Mrs. E. T. Messick and children, of Railroad street, have gone to Jamestown, N. Y., to visit relatives. The shoe was lowered to within tifty feet of the foot of the chimney. The makeshift rope would reach no further. Captain Martin worked one of his sectional ladders Into the chimney's mouth, an opening live feet high and two feet wide. The ladder reached up twenty-tlve feet. A flreinan wriggled himself through the timbers at the bottom and tied a cord to the shoe. The shoe was drawn up. On the end of the cord was tied a half inch maniia rope. This was drawn up, as was a second and a third. The third stuck fast in the splintered timber. Shoe Used as Plumb. thority everywhere, to replace it with men elected by themselves and to confiscate all state funds. The troops also must conform to the orders of those elected by the people. The worktuen in the towns, the peasantry and all toilers must in conjunction with the troops seize the liberty and take the kind which the government has denied them. The land thus possessed must be handed over to the popularly elected local authorities pending the elaboration of a new land law. Misses Josephine Powers, of Broad street, and Mary Gillespie, of Mill street, are spending their vacation at Hawley. SERIOUS MUTINY IS ON Misses Mary Bresnahan and Annie Cawley have gone to Montrose, where they intend to spend the next Knew Thut Arrest Was Imminent. Belcher knew for weeks that the detectives were closing in on him.: They had recognized him in Boston two months ago, and had followed him to Bartlett, N. H., and points in the White Mountains, where he. had gone in the hope of burying himself under an assumed name and recovering from his rheumatism which had crippled him since his flight from Paterson. He came from Bartlett to New York nearly a week ago, and apparently hesitated about giving himself up as he drew near the city, where he had fallen from popularity to public condemnation. His boarding place was found out, and last nlglit, feeling that further delay would lead to his arrest and prevent surrender, he determined to come to Paterson at once. two weeks. Soldiers and Sailors at Svea- Fred. Busking has returned to his home in New Jersey, after spending a week at the home of Mrs. George borg Fortress Rise Up. Shannon Patrick Sheridan has returned to New York after attending the funeral of his father, the late Michael Sheridan. The manifesto calls for elections on the basis of universal suffrage andconcludes with the words: Defection the .Most Serious Since tlic "Make the rope fast, throw it over the top and slide down," Martin ordered. The ends of two ropes soon fell to the ground. Mrs. J. C. Manning, of Savannah, accompanied by her children, Helen and Grier, are on a visit with rela- boy's parents are heartbroken over the sad accident, as the little fellowwas unusually bright. The lather is employed as a pumprunnor at the Clear Spring colliery. Besides the parents, four brothers survive—Alfred, Paul, James and Karl. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon, and interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. Dissolution of the Doitina—The "Down with the government and the emperor! Long live the dear and free Itussiau people!" Oauir'H Palace at l.ivailla Is Kc|Mii'tcd to lie in Klrs. William Kilgallen and children are on an outing to Harvey's Lake. They will spend a few weeks at the Oneonta. tives here. I'laines Then came a hopeless cry from 41 p among the beams at the chimney top. "We can't get over the top to slide down." WILLIAM E. COHEY The unxiety of the government over the financial outlook is indicated by the latest act of Premier Stolypln. lie has addressed another special circular to governors general Instructing them to employ every means to compel the payment of taxes and also to collect all arrears. This shows that the governors general arc at liberty to practice any violence to set at naught the clause in the Viborg manifesto directing the nation to suspend all taxes. Prsmier Anxious About Taxes. HelsiiiKfors, Finland, July 31.— The most serious iitullny within the Russian empire slncn the agitation fallowing the dissolution "f the Uounm began occurred toduy at Sveahorg fortress, the strong fortress which guards Htjsingfors harbor. Roth the soldiers in the garrison and the sailors of the fleet now in port are affected of the defendant in thin action. We were married on ImDc. 1, IKsa, at Pittsburg, PH., anil lived together until May t, 1901V At that time my husband deserted me and went to New York. I followed htm and held a conversation with him in the lintel Lorraine. Miss Emma who is spending the summer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kirliy, in Waymart, has boon in the city for a few days. "They will starve up there before they risk sliding down," said Martin. "We will have to try something else." TEACHERS DISCHARGED. It was shortly aftor midnight when .Mo stepped off the train. Shunning tho streets which led to the city hall where he had presided, he made his way to the jail by back streets so that he would not be recognized before reaching the prison. Morrison, the night keeper, opened the door, the former mayor walked In, told who he was, and asked to see Sheriff lie ordered that the sou (folding be cut out from the bottom piece by piece. What If the scaffolding should suddenly drop? some one asked. .Martin was equal to this emergency. He ordered his men to keep the two ropes taut. F. S. Mcr.ulK,"n, principal of the Plttston high school business Uepnrtment, Is traveling in the eastern At present he Is ylsltlng In Pittston Twp. Board Makes Could Not Live Together. and the Uprising gives being a serious one. promlst states, "lie 8aId that it was Impossible for r.s to live happily together and that I would never see him again. He stated that he Intended going to Europe for several months. There was no scene. 1 talked with him about the matter anil urged him to again resume his place 111 our home, but he refused. I have never seen him since." Change in Corps. The garrison of the fortress mutinied. other troops were culled out to iiuell t\ie mutineers, and a light ensued between the two factions. The mutineers, however, succeeded in seizing the fortress. The warships in the harbor hu\e sbled with the mutineers. and the sailors will not tire upon the soldiers who now control the fort. Boston Itlggers from the yard were called. After chopping at the mass of timber the jam settled, sometimes nn Inch, sometimes a foot and sometimes Ave feet. Darkness came ou and made work In the black hole at the bottom of the chimney even more dangerous. Mrs. William Giles, Mrs. Lizzie Young antl daughter, Miss Lulu Giles anil the Misses Elizabeth anil Edith Hader have returned from a pleasant stay of a week at Lake Carey. .Vll.ss Teivsu Ford and Ill's Margaret One of the most dramatic Incidents of the whole tight for freedom took place in the cathedral In Odessa, when a common soldier roused a great audience to enthusiasm by denouncing the archbishop, who was in the pulpit. A thanksgiving service was being held for the dissolution of the douma. All the city officials and the officers of the garrison were present. The archbishop said the revolutionists were anarchists and enemies of the nation. There was no Interruption until he ended his political talk; then suddenly the soldier, taking a stand on the seat of a pew, lDegan to speak. Ills voice sounded full through the structure, and every one was so amassed that it was several minutes before a move was made against the man. Then when ushers and several of the officers started forward they were blocked by members of the congregation, declared for revolution. The soldier found it possible to talk to the end. lie said that it was not the revolutionists, but men like the archbishop, who were the real enemies of Kussia, and with his right arm upraised swore that he would dedicate his blood to the cause of a free country. Bergen. Walk the Plank to Belcher told the sheriff that he had been wandering over the country and that he was glad to get back and take his punishment. .Make Way For Others—'Two Among those who will leave for Atlantic City tomorrow to spend a week or ten days are the following: Joseph P. Joyce, Bart Maloney, Mrs. Andrew Corcoran, and children, Kittle, Hose and Joseph, of Sebastopol; Mrs. Michael Doran and daughter, Edna; Misses Elizabeth Blewltt, Kathryn Cunningham and Mary Gillespie.Oilier Teachers Kcdiiccd At 7:I!0 o'clock the Jam had settled only a few feet. It was apparent that the task would take hours. Captain Martin took the megaphone. "I am sorry," he said, "not for myself, for I am wholly to blame, but for the poor persons who lost their money. I Want to serve my time and then start over again." Mrs. Corey added that she came to Heno for her health and that she had no intention of bringing an action for divorce at the time she took up her residence in Nevada. to Night School Force. Social Democratic' privates of the Finnish lied Guards have proclaimed a general strike, and labor agitators have gone into the provinces to stir up the people to obey tile order for a strike. The Pittston township school board met last evening and elected tcachers for the coming year. The board turned down the applications of two of the old corps of teachers and reduced two of \'y■ former day school teachers to the night school force. The meeting developed the first division, in' which Thomas Mulhearn and Patrick Clisham, of the old ousted board, were with the majority. This was caused by a split among the directors appointed by the court on the question of teachers. John Mitchell and Henry Brown joined with Mulhearn and Cllsham and practically controlled the appoint- Former Mayor a Broken Man. Told to Slide Down Ropa. "Try sliding down the rope," he begged the two again. Belcher had only $17.40 and a gold watch in his possession. His clothing was worn, the trousers being badly frayed, and his hair and mustache were unkept and bristling. He had aged greatly while a fugitive, and his hair, merely streaked with gray a year ago, was almost white. His face was lined and his shoulders were stooped. Rheumatism made him almost hobble and he bore heavily on a stout cane. Depression, despondency, despair were written in every lineament, and he sighed with relief as he realized that he was no longer pursued. The hunted look gradually gave way as he walked to his cell., His only requests were that he be not bothered with reporters and that his attorneys be notified. Miss Addle Corey, sister-in-law of the respondent, was an Interesting witness. She corroborated Mrs. Corey's statement thnt Corey had deserted his wife and told how she and her aged mother had made several Ineffectual attempts to effect a reconciliation. Fighting of the fiercest nature continues between the mutineers, assisted by the artillery and the loyal infantry. Up to noon the casualties numbered over GOO. There was another long silence. Then the two megaphoned; "Send a stouter rope." E. S. Welles Kerr, of Wilkesbarre, spent yesterday afternoon in the city with his friend,. Emerson Houser, of the Y. M. C. A., and was much Interested In looking over the splendid equipment of the local association. Mr. Kerr is a son of Rev. A. J. Kerr, pastor of the Memorial Presbyterian church, Wilkesbarre, and is a student in Princeton university. He attended the State Christian Endeavor convention, In Altoona, a couple of weeks ago, and indulged in one of his customs by walking home, a distance of -00 miles, accomplishing the journey in one week. He praises highly this mode of traveling, because of the physical exercise it affords arid the opportunity it gives for a person to get Into Intimate touch with people and things along the line. The ships are now taking part in the fighting and are bombarding the fortress. The reports of the cannon can be heard for miles. Inhabitants of the city and the surrounding country are lleelng. Two one-Inch hawsers were found, and the men drugged them to the top of the chimney. Her brother, she said, had lost sight of his home, being absorbed In business and infatuated with the fast life of New York. While the breathless crowd of workmen watched below the nude workmen climbed to the top of the chimney. Men below held the ropes taut, and the two men began to slide. The descent, slow at lirst, became faster and faster. As tliey neared the ground hands were stretched to catch them. Both were exhausted from their long Imprisonment, and their palms were torn by the ropes. ments Not Proper Company For Son, The teachers who lost their positions absolutely are Miss Teresa Ford, holder of a professional certificate, and Miss Margaret Redingtoll, both residents of the township. Among the new appointees is a resident of Avoca borough. Miss B. Cohen and Mrs. Ellen Martin were reduced to the night school force to make room for the new names on the slate. The new teachers are Joseph Daily, Miss Keith, of Avoca. and Miss Agnes Bresnahan. There is one vacancy yet to be filled. Paris, July 31.—The,Matin prints a dispatch from Odessa which says It Is reported from Llvadla, in the Crimea, that the Czar's palace there Is in flames. The Are is said to be the work of revolutionaries. ' "Do you consider Mr. Corey a proper custodian for his son?" she was asked "I do not," she replied "Why?" "For the reason," she said, "that he is not a proper person for his son to associate with. He has no home, and his associates are not lit companions for a young man of Allan's age. 1 do not think any New York man Is tit to have charge of a boy of his age." MINER KILLED. "I have been in Boston and the White Mountains," he said. "Only once I left the country for a short trip to Canada. I have been In pretty nearly every State in the Union since I went away. X have not seerva face I knew since I left Paterson. I am glad to be here, although I am a prisoner." IH'itios Getting $100,000. WUllam Shrives, of Taylor, a miner In the Hampton mine, was instantly killed last evening by a fall of rock- He leaves a large family. King's Horses Hor«. The confusion growing, the whole congregation seemed to forget the sanctity of the place, and tin; majority joined in cheering the soldier. When it seemed that h riot was imminent thirty policemen entered and succeeded in taking the soldier prisoner. All the way to thp police station the soldier was followed and cheered by a tremendous crowd. Crowds Cheer Soldiers, York, July 31.-- Ten Shire horses, most of them prize winners, the property of the king of England und Lord Rothschild, arrived 011 the Minnetonka. They wefe sent over, it is said, at the soiieitutiou of Canadian and American breeders and dealers and will lie exhibited at several fairs In the Dominion and at one in Kansas City as an object lesson. They have been sent to Toronto. New HELD FOR COURT. The corps of teachers elected last night is as follows: Constable Patrick McAndrew and M. J. El wood were held for court yesterday, after a hearing before Alderman Donahue. The trouble was over a sewing machine purchased by a Mrs. Dailey, of Wyoming. Mrs. Dailey's story was to the effect that the defendants came to her house and attempted to take away a sewing machine for which she had paid, also that she was roughly handled when she refused to give up the machine. Attorney Mulhern was for the sewing machine company and Attorney McAnlff for the prosecutrix. "Do you mean all New York men, Miss Corey V" continued the attorney. Dupont—Principal. Miss Bessie Sterling; Intermediate, Miss Catherine Brown; Primary A, Miss Grace O'Malley; Primary B, Miss Mary Leonard. fJfi&s the I mean wealthy New York men." What have 'y°u done with the Allan Corey, the young inau, stoted thftt at the time of the parting bin father called him to his office and told him that he had decided to part from lila mother. "He Hald I was too young to understand the reasons. He then itaid that my mother was a good woman aud that my place was at her money you got? he was asked Cork Lane—principal, Miss Belinda Mulhern; assistant. Miss Margaret Keating. Houston City- Miss Jennie Keith The censorship is rigid, but through their secret channels the revolutionists are getting news even ahead of the government. Although there has lDeen an official statement that all Is Cjuiet in Poltuvft, it is known that the Sevski regiment, which rebelled there a week ago, Is still mutinous and that the entire garrison may declare for the revolution. The situation is almost as critical 111 Cronstadt, where the sailors and troops are being restrained with the utmost difficulty by their officers. More than 100 men have been imprisoned in Cronstadt, and the garrison threatens to make a rescue. "That is a subject of which I am not willing to speak at this time," he replied. "If $100,000 Is gone soma it on me, but I shall Implicate no one In what I did. I shall stand alone.. Sremt Browntown—Principal, Miss Fannie Bilbow; assistant, Miss Margaret len. Buxton, July ill. — Hunan Heury. eleven years old, one of u party of Mormon converts recently brought to this country, wan ordered deported to England by Immigration Commlssloaer Billings. Emanuel Bnchmaun, a Mormon missionary, apiDeared as ttie girl's guardian, but his papers ware declared Irregular. Mormon Girl Ordered Deported. The stories that I am going to Implicate several officers in the city government are false. side." Paddy's Land—Joseph Daley. Glen Tannery—Miss Agnes Bresna- "There were many times when I was absent when 1 would have wel- At the conclusion of the trial Attorney Surrils Sunimerfleld of Heno stated his client, William E, Corey, who was Hot present, wug us anxious for the decree of divorce us his wife. han. Night school teachers: Dupont—Miss Anna McAndrew. Cork Ltine—Miss Cohen. Browntown—Mrs. Martin. The following were appointed janitors: Glen Tannery, Mrs. Church; Houston City, Patrick Heeley; Dupont, Mrs. Charles Zeigler; Cork Lane, Mrs. Prank Heston; Browntown, Miss Mabk. SPECIAL NOTICES. "It would be ridiculous for me to put up a defense when they have me dead to rights. I have done wrong and am willing to take the consequences. More I will not Bay." corned arrest SPECIAL SALE OF WHITE GOODS 20c quality Butcher's Linen, at Portsmouth, N. H., July 31.—Placing their companion, who could not swim, upon u pneumatic mattress, Henry S. McPherson and P. B. Hyde of Boston swam several hundred yards through a choppy sea, and all three men got ashore near Jerry's point after their auxiliary yacht, Saquolt, had struck on the rocks. Saved by Mattress. Sal© Famous Comedian Dead. this offer is for one week only Brighton, England, July 31.—John Lawrence Toole, the comedian, la dead. He was (torn In London In 1HHO and was the lending comedian In England of his day. He was u contemporary and lifelong friend of the lnte Sir Henry Irving. Toole toured the United Stated and Australia, where he was triumphantly successful. India Linens reduced to 10c, 12 Vic OBITUARY. and 15c. Anthony I»ftU8. While the appointments were being made John Loughney, a resident of the township, addressed the board and nsked if all the teachers had Miss Mitchell, who had been nominated for the Browntown school position, had not sent a certificate with her application and the vacancy was left unfilled until the next meeting. No Russian Strike Yet. A message has been received here announcing the death of Anthony Loftus, a much respected resident of Providence, Scranton, which occurred yesterday. The deceased was about 55 years of age. He was for a number of years a resident of Upper Pittston, and he had many relatives and friends In that section of the city. His wife died some five years ago, but a number of adult sons and daughters survive. The funeral will take place In Providence on Thursday morning. Washington, July 31.—Ambassador Meyer at St. Petersburg sent a dispatch to the state department In which he reviews the situation In Itussla and soys there seems to, be no probability of u general strike of laborers at this timo. Persian Lawns, 45 inches wide, re- at the duced to 20c and 25c, 35c quality French Lawn, reduced to 25c. Young Astor a Life Saver. Have left on hand a small assort- England, July 81.—Second Lieutenant John Jacob Astor, son of William Waldorf Astor, rescued a trooper of his regiment, the First life guards, from drowning In the river Thames near here. Cotton Workers Get Raise. ment of pretty embroidery suitable for The contract for building a fence around Dupont building was given to John Loughney. his bid being $292.- 60. It was decided to Issue new orders for all the old ones in paying off the indebtedness of the board. Trepoff Not Killed. ROSTON SifJi STORE 79 H. Main St, Pittston. Boston, July 31.—Forty thousand cotton mill operatives of northern New England are to receive an Increase of 0 per cent In wages. shirt waist fronts, which will close St. Petersburg, July 31.—The rumor that General Trepoff had been assassinated turns out to be baseless. out during the next few days at greatly reduced prices. „ Tin~. r"rt.„ . . I CLARA WAGNER'S. 18 S. Main St. Heidelberg 10c 'cigar, at OUlesple'a Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash's. Oil heaters at Asn's. Bicycle repairing at Schusaler'*.