Pittston Gazette

              r' . » f %tm% MMk, (Btojteifo ; THE HOME P.YPEIt. WEATIIE11 CONDITIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Jqmu'fow tec '&D EiinH'iii Pennsylvania. For tlie People of Plttston and Vicinity. Pair tonight Historica1 Society ALL T1IE HOME NEWS. -»7rn I VUtAtt i WKMKLY icsTAnrjanRD is.-«. tMAll 1 rjiVIX. j DAILY K8T. J1V T1IKO. IIAllT 1882. P1TTST0N, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1906. TWO CI0NT8 A COPY. I FORTY CUNTS A MONTH. f 8 PAGES. REBELS WHIPPED MUMI FUN IS Off! ASSASSINS' WORK MIL WON HMDS DOWN NEW COAL PRICES HEAL LOVE FEAST NUB IN BOWERY Nominated for Representative in the Sixth. Horrible "Jack the Ripper" Rejected Absolutely by Dr. Cobleigh. Six More Russians Were Reading Company to Keep Harmony at the Democratic Met Reverse in a Fight Near Cienfuegas. Crime. Slain. Hands Off. *D.U-.|J ' Convention. Congressman 1 "aimer Was Willing to The Convention at tlic Ice Cave Hotel LENAHAN NOMINATED Victim Wns ii Disreputable Woman, AMNESTY OFFER MADE Accept any One of (lie Three Plans HIGH OFFICIALS DEAD. Today Was a Comparatively Tame INVESTIGATION IS ON and tlio Mail Who Lived With Proposed by the Republican A flair. Attorney llall Having Her Has Rcon Arretted on All Who Lay Down Arms May Return Home. Newspapers—The I'ropo* The Emperor Believed to be lint Little Opposition District Attorney Begins Work in Philadelphia, j And His Whole Slate Goes Suspicion of Having Wlien tin* Time Came Committed the Crime. sition and the Two in Peril. Through. New York, Auk. 28.—A "Jack the Ripper" murder was committed in the Bowery district, early today and the only clue to the murder is a bloody thunb print. The vicltm of the ripper's knifl is Annie Monro, a woman 48 years old, who for many years, lived in illicit relationship with her brother-in-law, James Moore. The police went at once to Moore's home. Near the body of the woman they found the bloody imprint of a thumb on the sheet. The imprint was that of the broad thumb of a large man, of a sailor or workman. There were no evidences of a struggle. The police carefufty saved the thumb mark. A drag net has been set over the district and its purlieus for the perpetrator of the crime. Moore was arrested because he told vague conflocting stor- Replies, to Show Hands. During the past week a definite movement was set on foot by the representative Republican newspapers of the county to bring about an amicable adjustment of the dispute over the Congressional nomination. These newspapers, including the Pittston Gazette, the Wilkesbarre Record, the Wilkesbarre Times, the Hazloton Sentinel, and the Shickshinny Echo, affixed the signatures of their proprietors to a proposition, which was presented to Congressman Palmer and Dr. Coblelgh. The proposition, in brief, was one of arbitration, and it contained several alternative plans for the two gentlemen to choose fro/i. It was made because the Republican editors believed that an amicable and satisfactory solution of the difficulty should be made, in the interest of tinparty. The proposition in detail has now been made public, together with the replies of Congressman Palmer and Dr. Cobleigh. The Congressman, although convinced that he is the rightful nominee of a majority of the delegates comprising the county convention, has sucli a high regard for the welfare of the party in this critical time that he at once expressed his willingness to accept any one of the plans proposed. DrlCohleigh, on the other hand, announced through his attorneys, John M. Carman.and Chas. E. Keck, that he refused absolutely to accept any one of the plans, which means that the arbitration movement has failed, at least for the present. It is interesting to note that Dr. Coblelgh goes to Attorney John M. Carman, a Democratic county loader, for advice on a question of such vital importance to the KepuWlean party and that the Doctor, ev%ittly acting on the advice received, reje.cts the har- Borough Solicitor AViillam W. Hall, of West Plttston, is well on the. way toward a seat in the lower house of the Slate Legislature. During the past few weeks he has made a stirring canvass for (he Republican nomination for representative in the Sixth Legislative District, and his efforts were crowned with success this morning, when he was nominated by a vote of 37 against eight cast for the only opponent that remained in the lleld against him, out of half a dozen that started in the race. Harmony was the watchword at the Democratic county convention held in Wilkesbarre today—harmony because John Tower Lenahan had a lead pipe "cinch" on everything in sight. Lenahan has been victorious in past years in Democratic county fights, but he never before had such easy sailing in a county convention. Not only was the captain himself nominated by acclamation for Congress, but his slate also went through with a hurrah for the other nominations made. Ilr.vana, Aug. 28.—Swiftly on the heels of a proclamation offering pardon to tile rebels who laid down their iinns \ho government forces dealt the most telling blow to the insurgent St. Petersburg, Aug. 28.--SIx more lives, including those of two high military officials, were taken in the open campaign of assassination against the government which the Social Revolutionists'inaugurated with the attempt on the life of Premier Stolypin and the slaying of General Min. Philadelphia/ Aug. 28.—Coal consumers must look to District Attorney Bell as their only hope to prevent the retail dealers from advancing their prices from $G.75 to a ton. The Heading Co. and other large anthracite operators will not Interfere with the dealers if they raise the prices. This statement was made by George F. Haer, president of the Reading Co., upon his return to the office yesterday from a two months' absence in Europe. He Was unequivocal in the manner of his assertion that he considers an increase in price none of his or his company's affair. fortes When the proclamation was being sent broadcast throughout the disaffected provinces word was received that Colonel Valle at the head of a force of rural guards and volunteers defeated General'. Guzman's baud of insurgents, killing seventeen of tliein, near C'ienfuegos. General Vonliarllarski, acting military governor general of Warsaw, was shot and killed while driving in u cab. The assassin escaped. The convention of the Sixth District was held this morning at the lee Cave hotel, on the road to Dallas. It was not held "Under the Shade of the Old Apple Tree," hut It was hqld beneath the shade of grand old pine trees in the vicinity of the hotel, and the novelty was a most agreeable one, in view of the warmth of the atmosphere. There was a full list of delegates in attendance, and there were more visitors than delegates, many of Colonel Ulninn of the Seininovsky guard regiment, whose commander, General Miu, was assassinated, is reported to have been assassinated at Luga, where he stopped on his Way to Warsaw to take a position on the stall' of Governor General Ska Hon. In anticipation of something lively in the way of a Democratic countjr convention, hundreds of political leaders, in addition to the regularly elected delegates, appeared at the armory this morning when the convention was called to order, but they were doomed to disappointment. The expected clash failed to materialize. Whether lead was so decisive that the opposition became disheartened, or whether the Garmanitcs were saving their powder for campaign purposes, did not seem to be quite clear. What was revealed was that the Lenahan slate went through \ylth a flourish. with little or no opposition after the convention had formally organized.Mr. Baer arrived at his office at 9:30 a. m. from his country home in Reading. Immediately upon his arrtvaJ he received the executive officers or Che railway and coal companies and disjeussed several important subjecta with them. Shortly after noon he received the representatives of the press. He took the reporters off their *uard by advancing toward them with he question, "What has been going in since my departure for Europe." The victory of Colonel Vnlle eliminates tin.1 danger ot' an attack 011 Oienfuegos by tlic Insurgents, who are said to have scattered. The government force lost only one man killed, and the defeat of Guismnu has nmterially \v«ikeiled the rebel forces. The Indications are that the Insurrection is in a shaky condition and may -ollapse ios. Moore has long been known among the denizens of the Bowery. The police think he may be the Jack the Ripper and today an imprint will be taken of his thumb, though his hands are soft and clammy with approaching physical decay and the mark on the bed sheet is that of a strong, powerful man. A captain of police, two gendarmes and a conductor were killed on a train near Tambov by a band of revolutionists.A ||\ -,11Pf uEr^QH^I m* JjJBj H ~ v^r* at any An unsuccessful attempt was made in the park at Peterhof to kill'Baron Staid, who was mistaken for General Trepoff, whom lie resembles. Moore will be arrested today and held Con a charge until the case is cleared up or until after his Innocence is satisfactorily proven. time. Insurgent Won't Fight. Will Not Interfere. Secretary of the Treasury Font Sterling salCl that the government forces have been unable to induce'Pino Guerrii. the Insurgent leader in the province of Piuftr del Rio, to engage in battle. Secretary Sterling said that the government troops were chasing Uuerra's force from place to place and that it wlli be broken up In two or three days. Czar Believed to Be In Peril For an answer the Reading president was besieged with questions as to the proposed attitude of his company toward the retail coal dealers, who have announced that they intend to advance the price of coal 10 cents a ton each month, beginning with September, until it reaches $7 a ton. Tht police today discovered in a dresser In the woman's room, where she lay, three life insurance policies of the Prudential Life Insurance company of New York. One of the policies for $275 was made out in the name of Mrs. Annette Moore, and was made payable to James Moore, who is now under arrest. This attempt, taken with the capture on Saturday of two would he assassins with a bomb trying to get into the czar's palace to slay him, shows the pei'ii In which tile emperor is In. Democratic County Chairman John McCahren called tht; convention to order at 11 o'clock, and he was made temporary chairman of the convention. The roll call showed that there were 308 delegates in the convention. A number of ofllcers with beards who feared they would be taken for Trepoff and slain have taken the precaution to have their whiskers removed. "Will you interfere?" was the chorus question put to Mr. Baer. Somewhat of a flurry occurred during the calling of the roll, showing that some of the Lenahan followers were not familiar with the Lenahan programme. When the Kighth ward of Wilkesbarre city was called, the credentials of Dr. O'Mallcy, the regularly elected delegate, were presented by John M. Gnrman. Immediately an objection came from Attorney Herring, who raised a point of order to the effect that Attorney Carman was not a resident of the ward for which he presented credentials and that he could not therefore properly represent the ward In the convention. This point of order was declared well taken by the chairman, and there was canafilerabte clamor from the Oarmanltes at thin attempt to summarily eject Carman from the floor of the convention. The Carmanites threatened to take an appeal, and while the hubbub was at Its height, Attorney John T. Lenahan, Carman's old time political enemy, appeared on the platform, waved his hand, and forsooth Carman retained his seat and lils credentials passed unquestioned. So much for the power of the boss in Luzerne politics. Moore was headquarters Ined. Traces his fingers. "mugged" at police today and closely exatnof blood were found on Guerril, on the other hand, telegraphed to this city that he had 2,000 men under him, that he had plenty of arms and ammunition and thnt he will not lay down ills arms until the last presidential election in Cuba is annulled. The rebel leader scoffed at the offer of amnesty and also denied that he was avoiding a light with the government troops. . "That is all Munmon," replied tho Reading's executive officer. "This company will not interfere In a matter of that kind only under conditions as they existed while negotiations were pending with the mine workers." Further than that he would not discuss the subject, parrying further queries by cross-questions on current The terrorists' assassination campaign* has thrown Russian official and social circles into the utmost consternation. There is a feeling that a dictatorship will be tile outcome, ltl iody reprisals instead of concessions probably will follow. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. mony proposition. The arbitration proposition and the replies thereto are as follows: New York Markets Turnlshed by M. S. Jordan & Co.. stock brokers. Minors' Rank Hulldlng. Am Sugar . . . . 143 Am Car & F .. 41'/6 TllE I'ltOI'OSAIiS events. 138 39% 70 % 138% 3U% 7 0 % The communication sent to the two candidates by the Republican papers through George Mage, editor of the Hazleton Sentinel, Isfcas follows: The public press instead of manifesting a revulsion of feeling against the crime which sacrificed a score of innocent lives in the attempt to murder Stolypin does not Crtliceal its satisfaction at the fact that the object of the campaign is to strike terror Into the heart of the government. Hell Begins Inquiry Am Loco . . Atchison com In the offer of amnesty issued by direction of President Pnlma nil insurgents who lay down their arms and promise to behave in the future will be permitted to return home peacefully and freedom from molestation hereafter for tlieir part in the insurrection is guaranteed. The same offer applies to the chiefs of insurgent bauds who surrender with their followers and their arms. What disposition will be made ol' the prisoners now in the hands of the government troops has not been decided. District Attorney Hell decided not to wait untn ho disposes of the ice cases in order to investigate the ,coal situation. He began work yesterday and will vigorously prosecute his search until he gets to the bottom of the organization of the Philadelphia Coal Exchange. This will require several days, possibly several weeks, and assistants will be called upon if neces- 108% 110% 106% 108 107% 108% WILL1A11 W. HALL, Amal Copper It. It. T. . . . B. & O. 77% 75 11« 170 Hon. Henry VV. Palmer, Wilkesbarre, Pa., and lDr. ll. J. Cobleigh, Kings- the politicians of the district and county having been attracted to the convention, in anticipation of a lively contest. Early in the day, however. It became apparent to those on the inside that Attorney Hall was going to have things all his own way, and the convention proceedings were without any enlivening features. 117% 174 '4 116% 173% ton, Pa, Can Pacific Chen & Ohio St Paul .. . V.. K. I  Erie  L. ,& N. . . . M. K. & T. Mo. Pacific . Mex Central N. Y. Central 62 V &jrs:.—For the sake of promoting the welfare of tie; republican ticket in Luzerne county this fall, which is put in jeopardy by delay in organizing for work, we make the following jusVi 55%, 46 % 150% 63 \ 6-'% 1*8,'/, 54% 11)3 % 55 % 45% 147% 71% 96 % Min and Riman Condemned General Min, who was assasslnnted 011 tlx- station platform at Peterhof I»y a young woman, was a colonel hi command of the First battalion of the 45% 147% 71% 96 % sary 71% That you submit the question whose name shall be placed on the Republican ticket as candidate for Copgress* propositions Members of the Exchange have assumed a defiant attitude in the matter, and say they do not fear any investigation the district attorney may make. They assert that they have consulted eminent legal experts, who say they will be acting wholly within their rights if they choose to advance the price of coal to $7 or $8 a ton. 98 V: Seminovsky regiment during the suppressioti of the revolt at Moscow and became noted for his harshness. About five minutes after XI o'clock Attorney Henry A. Gordon, of Dorraneeton, acting as secretary of the district, called the convention to order, and he was elected temporary chairman, while William G. Shortz, of Dorraneeton. was elected temporary secretary. The temporary organiza- 21% 143% 20 "* 141% 15 5 % ,8 14 2 1 5 5 % man in the Eleventh District of A mSmelter Norf & West Oat & West 157 V 92% 47% 142 91 Proclamation's Effect, Pennsylvania 47 V 138', 91 Tlio proclamation seemed to have almost immediate effect. It was reported that many insurgents in the province of Havana had returned quietly to their homes. First. To Hon, James Sherman, chairman of the Republican Congres- Thc Second battalion of Hint regi meat, under command of Colonel Hi man, who is reported slain at Lima Pennsylvania Peo Gas .. 13s Vt 91 sional committee, or to any committee of three to be appointed by him; A motion was made that a committee be appointed to take up the contested seats and make a report. The Garmanites again made, an effort to create a rumpus by moving: to amend and presenting a list of seven men for appointment as the committee on contested seats. The amendment question went to a vote and the roll call showed the supremacy of the Lenahan banner, the amendment being defeated by a vote of 177 to 117. After that it was all smooth sailing, and adjournment was soon ordered for dinner. conducted repressive measure* along the railroad from .Moscow to Kazan. For their conduct in these operations Mill and ltinmn were condemned to death by the revolutionists. tion was made permanent They put their defense on that section of their organization which permits the dealers to accept or refuse the schedule of prices as fixed by the committee.Reading • • Hock Island 139% 27% ■i 7 '/* 130 V 27% Second. To Hon. Wesley Andrews, The delegates unanimously ratified the action of Mr, Gordon in taking the responsibility of calling a district convention, in view of the fact that the old district organization had been wiped out by reason of the new legislative apportionment made by the last legislature. So. l'acific 89% 38% The American element hero criticises the government's offer of amnesty as weak and disappointing, showing a desire for pence at any price and a willingness to sacrilice .the possibility of future security to a present expedi- chairman of the Republican tate of So itwy com T. C. & I. 158 168 34% committee, or to any committee three to be appointed by him; or Pacific Union Pacific 17. S. Steel Texas 34 % Third. To a committee, of which Mr. l'almer shall select one. Dr. Cobleigh one and the two thus selected shall selecJt a third. The distribution of crown appanages, part of the administration's agrarian programme, by which it is hoped to win the peasantry to the support ol the government at the coming elections, was imt in effect when a ukase was published transferring 4,500,(100 acres of appanage lands to the Pensnuts' bank for distribution to the peasants.Another ShocK at Valparaiso. 1K7% 4«% 10S % 1 S3 V S3'/I Valparaiso, Aug. 28.--There was a heavy earthquake shock here, but no damage was (lone. Prominent citizens of Valparaiso met this afternoon at the hall in the Mercurlo building and dlscussed plans for the rebuilding of the city. President Elect Pedro Montt was S. Steel pfd lUf.14 44% IS V* Wabash o. w. 4G 18% 44% 1S% enc.v Senator Dolz, a loader of the Moderate party, at the conclusion of a conference with President Pnlma, stated that practically all the insurgent leaders of consequence except l'lno Guerre had signified their willingness to disband their men if all were positively guaranteed Immunity* for "their insur- In either case the decision of a majority of the committee agreed upon shall be final anil conclusive. The following delegates wore appointed a committee nil resolutions: \V. J. Parry, of Luzerne; R. A. Hublet', of West Pittston; William Bown, of lJuryea, and H. K. Parrish, of Gcneral Markets Doth Mr. Palmer and Dr. Coblelgh shall deliver to the committee, before hearing, a withdrawal as a candidate, duly acknowledged according to the statute, with authority to file the same in the Dauphin county court and office of the secretary of the Commonwealth, and also a withdrawal by each of all objections to the (domination New York, Aug. 27. rU'TTF.R—Creamery, extras, 23Via24c. j llrsts, HV4iU'3r.; seconds, 19Via20D,fec.; west- Wyoming. Promptly at 2:30 the convention was reconvened, and the work of making the nominations went through with a rush that f.-tirly startled even the members of the convention. It was a Lenahan convention sure enough, and nobody durst say oth- The following were named ns tellers: Thomas Stroh, Grant Meeker, Judd Ijabar, Henry Kromelbine and C. C. Hawley. present. ern, Imitation creamery, llrsts, 18al8'^.c.; eastern, dairy, choice, 22Vt.'i23c.; llrsts, 20a 21c.; renovated, extras, 20a2u*4c.; factory, firsts. 17V&.118C.; packing stock, No. 1, 17a 17Vsc. * The urgency of the situation is such that the ukase, which was signed the day of the attempt on the life of Premier Stolypin, was gazetted without waiting for final decision as to the method and terms of payment. The principal question, whetheis the latter shall be thirty-three or sixty yenrs, lias not yet been decided. The announcement on this point and of the transfer of 10,000,000 acres of crown lands will bo made later. Japan In Match Trust. San Francisco, Aug. 28.—Japan has entered Into a compact with the Diamond Match company to form an International trust in matches on two continents. An English match concern dominated by Bryan & May will be taken into the combination. rectionary acts, Among the resolutions presented and adopted was one directing the nominee for representative to be made by the convention to appoint a district chairman, a district secretary and a district treasurer, the three officers ta comprise the district executive committee for the management CHKESE—State, full cream, large, best, 12Msal2%c.; small, 12%c.; fair to good, large, 12\4al2V&c.; small, 12%al2%c.; halt skims, large, best, !l%c.; small, 9%al0c.; part slilms, prime, 8%a9c. On account of Information of the insurgents' willingness to quit the field there will iDc no further enlistments. erwise certificate of the other When the committee on contested seats made its report, it was shown that 21 contests had been settled according to the excellent judgment of the committeemen. The only contest from Pittston city was over the First district of the Sixth ward, »nd Michael Price was given the seat. President Pahna pave out a long statement in which he said that the. insurrection was without ideals and with no definite programme and that there was 110 justification for the move Palmer's Reply egos en, 24e.; -Fresh gathered, extra, per doznearby, fresh gathered, firsts to extra firsts, 22a23c.; western, fresh gathered, firsts, 20a20He.; seconds, 18al9e.; Kentucky, fresh gathered, seconds, 17l/2a 18c. To the Hazleton Sentinel, the Wilkes- barre Record, the Wilkesbarre Times, the Pittston Gazette , the Mountain Echo: Successful Sky Trip In Iowa, Nominations for representative having been called for, the names of William W. Hall, of West Pittston; Geo. H. Ross, of Luzerne: T. W. Jenkins, of West Pittston, and .1. Ilarry An- of the campaign Pes Moines, la., Aug. 28.—Charles K. Hamilton made a successful flight of six miles in an airship, the journey being from the state fair grounds to the state capltol, the dome of which he circled twice, and return. The ship was under perfect control. ment I have your joint communication, received on the 21st Inst., in which you say that "For the sake of the welfare of the Republican ticket in Luzerne county this fall." you submit certain propositions calculated to hasten the question. "WJhose name MILK—The price of milk Is $1.41 per forty quart can. Movement Only Local At this point, the temporary organization was made permanent, and Attorney McG.ihren presided throughout the day's proceedings. FLOUR—Dull and barely steady; Minnesota patents, J4.aia4.40; winter straights, $3.(DOa3.7B; winter extras, $l'.85a3.35; winter patents, $3.80a4.15. "The present movement is more of n local adventure," lie salCl. "It. is only n crazy movement on the part of discontented persons. There is no real reason for it. The government cinld suspend the constitutional guarantees, but it prefers to maintain the vigor and hope of the people anil avoid excesses. Simplified Spelling In Washington Washington, Aug. 2S.—Superintendent Chancellor of the District of Columbia public schools announces that he will introduce the simplified spelling system alternatively in the higher grammar schools. The pupils will be given their choice of the old or the new. In the lower grades the old system will be continued. dorson, of Dallas, were presented WHEAT—Fine weather in the northwest, weakness at Minneapolis and large world's shipments Induced liquidation and a sharp decline In wheat this morning; September, 7813-16a79V4e.; December, 81 9-lCa81%e. The name of the only other candidate who had registered, Frank Gonglefski, (C Swoyerville, was not presented, although he was present at the convention.Lengthy resolutions wore adopted. They pledged fidelity to Democratic principles, gave a boost to William Jennings Bryan, endorsed Emery and the fusion programme, declared in favor of a more secret ballot, placed the party on record for two cents a mile on the railroads, demanded the passage of an employers' liability act. and declared in favor of a law providing for the sale of pure foods only. shall be placed on the Republican ticket for Congressman in the Eleventh Congressional district of Penn- sylvania.' Before the roll call was started, the name of Mr. Jenkins was withdrawn. After about 25 delegates had recorded their votes, the name of Mr. Ross was withdrawn, he having at that time received eight votes. When the roll call had been completed, Hall had received 37 votes against six cast for his only opponent, Mr. Anderson. The nomination of Mr. Hall was at once made unanimous. MIDSEASON HOPS—Steady; state, common to choice, 1905, llul7o.; 1904 and olds, nominal. "The medical force has boon instructed to attend to all prisoners and to pivo wounded or sick Insurgents the same attention as wounded or sick men belonging to the government forces." Recognizing the fact that the newsare potent factors In every TALLOW—Steady; city, fDV(.c country. papers political campaign, it seems to me that they have a' right to interfere in a case where the rights of all the candidates, and also of the people are likely to suffer by delay, and to have a voice In clearing the field for action, and I also appreciate the expediency of not standing In the way of a speedy adjustment of a case which, \tt left to the law's delays may involve g'enerai disaster. * 6a5%e. HAY—Steady; shipping, ffia75e.; good to choice, 90c.a(l. Telegrapher Found Murdered, SHE The chairman appointed as tellers. W. H. Gillespie. Tod Walsh. James •P. Gorman and William McGuire. BEANS—Quiet; marrow, J2.90u2.9G; medium. ll.72V4ul.75; pea, $1.55; red kidney, t3.12Ha3.15, STRAW—Firm; long rye, BoatiOc Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberal party, has declared that there is absolutely no truth In the report that Vice President Meiuloz Capote had (-insulted with him on the question whether peace conld not lie restored by President Palrna's withdrawal from the presidency, by permitting Mendess Capote to succeed him and by giving certain posts to the Liberals, which consultation was said to have caused j»reat differences between the president and the vice president. South -Bend, Intl., Aug. 28.—Lloyd Gynes of Windsor, Out., night operator for the Michigan Central railroad at Galion, Mich., was found dead at his post. He had apparently been murdered, being shot through the eye and POTATOES—Steady; Jersey prime, per barrol, Ji r.0al.75; do., culls, do., (S5a76c. WHITE ©AIMS SHOES AND 8UPPER8 FBI LADIES Then came the nominations, State Senator William H. Hines came out for a moment from the seclusion of his Focono farm, and made this ringing speech In which he presented the name of his old-time friend. Attorney John T. Lenahan. for the office of Congress. Squire McCalvey, of Hazleton, seconded the nomination, and lenahan was declared the nominee for Congress by acclamation, no other name being presented. Lenahan was called to the front and received an ovation at the hands of the convention.Ex- I.IVE 13»6c. 13a15c POULTRY—Steady; fowls, 13o old roosters, 9c.; spring chickens, ducks, llul2c. William Whyte Hall was-born in Brooklyn, N. Y., on Aug. 4. 1878, and was named after Major William E. Whyte, of West Pittston. Mr Hall lived In Brooklyn until the age of ten years, attending the public schools of that city until the death of Major Whyte, in 1888, when he came' to West Pittston to reside with the Major's widow, who was his aunt, and continued his studies in the West Pittston schools and at Wyoming. Seminary. Later he attended the School of Law of Columbia University, New York City, from which he was graduated. He has since been engaged in the practice of his profession, having an office in this city. He is also associated with A. J. Barber & Co, as a member of the real estate and Insurance firm of Barber & CS., which has been active in launching several Important enterprises for the community, notably the Union Trust A Savings Co. For several years past Mr. Hall has served as borough solicitor of his home town. He is a capable and ambitious young man. and the Republicans of the Spxth District have made no mistake In nominating him for the office of representative. breast, DRESSED POULTRY — Firm; fowls higher; fowls, choice, 14V4C'.; do., fair to good, 14c.; old roosters, 9c.; broilers, nearby. Iaal9c.; do., western, 14al7c. I do not feel justified in interposing my individual wishes, and therefore declare that I am willing to accept either of the propositions which you submit. For the purpose of hastening conclusions, X hereby specifically accept the proposition numbered third, and appoint H. A. Fuller, esq., to act upon the committee to be named thereunder, and I hand you herewith the withdrawal paper suggested in your communication. Yours Chicago, Aug. 28.—That the Rev. Dr. Robert Sheppard, for years treasurer of the Northwestern university and the Garrett Biblical institute, is short in Ids accounts with the latter institution nearly $200, (XX) is asserted by his friends. Preaoher Short $200,000. Live Stock Markets. TS C©nh CATTLE — Supply fair; market slow; choice, $5.7oafi; prime, $5.5Cu5.7fD; veal calves. ljSjfcS.50. Rebels Will Not Consider Offer. HOGS—Receipts fair; market active and higher; prime lioavles, $0.W); mediums, $ti.70at;.75; heavy Yorkers. $(1.75; light Yorkers and pigs, $6.75a6.86; roughs, $5a 8.60. Zuyas says the insurgents would probably not consider such a settlement under any circumstances. !?P&r UPair For the nomination for district attorney, P. A. O'Boyie presented the name of M. J. Muihall. of this city, and the nomination was seconded by Col. T. R. Martin, of Wjlkesbarre. Muihall was on the Lenahan band wagon, and ho swept through the gates of victory with the same flourish that marked the nomination of his chief. There was no opposition to his nomination, and it was made unanimously. Toronto, Aug. 28.—While giving out announcements in St. Michael's Itoman Catholic church Rev. Father Me Eachem suddenly went insane and became so violent that it was necessary :to send for the police. Priest Goes Insane In Church. SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light; market steady; prime wethers, $3.G0a5.75; culls and common, $2.t0a3.5(); lambs. A charge of treason lias been brought ngninst a senator of the republic, Senor Morua Delgndo of Havana. lie Is accused by Jorez Varona, chief of the secret service, but has not been arrested. Whether he will be apprehended or not adds to the excitement and in- truly H. W. PALMER Usually Sold At $1, $1.25 Coblelgh's Reply jury commissioner which i.C on as the Gazette goes to press. The names of seven candidates were presented as follows: Patrick Kelly. Michael Bowen, M. J. Campbell, Daniel Tlmony, Thomas Farrell, James McAndrew and M. R. Williams. The first ballot was fruitless, resulting as follows: George Maur Esq., and others and $1.50 Gentlemen: Your esteemed communication, signed by the representatives of the Republican press of Luzerne, and addressed to Hon. H. W. Palmer and myself, has been received and its contents carefully noted. terest. Uncle Sam to Defend Negroes. Senator Zayas, the Liberal leader, says the accused man Is safe, because under the constitution no senator can be apprehended on any charge except by consent of the senate, which is not now in session. San Antonio, Tex., Aug. 28.—The United States district attorney here has received an order from Washington to rtafend the thirteen negro soldiers arretted at Brownsville on murder and other charges. 1 very much appreciate your loyal Interest In the welfare of tho party and its ticket, and assure you of my anxiety to speedily relieve the party Bostoh Shoe Store 79 N. Main St, ftttstffl. The remainder of the slate also went through by acclamation— Henry Walsey, of Hazleton, for prothonotary. abd Frank Brockway, of Beaeh Haven, for clerk of the courts. Kelly 67, Bowen 103, Campbell 14, Tlmony C16, Farrell 41, McAndrew 3. Williams K. The three lowest men were dropped and the balloting proceeded. It looks very much like Bowen. (Continued on Page Three.) The only contest of the day is for Baby carriages repaired; Schusslor'e. Umbrellas repaired; Schussl^r's.