Pittston Gazette

              He (Bfcg jdife I WEATHER CONDITIONS. 4 Forecast Until H p. m. Tomorrow for TIIE HOME PAPER. Fur tho People of Pitts ton and Eastern IVimsyUiiuiu. Historical Society f, .Vicinity. Showers tonignt Cooler on Thursday. ana xnursciny; ALTj TQE HOME NEWS. 57TII YEAR. J WDF1KLY ESTABLISHED1850. 1 DAILY RST. by TIIEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA;, W iDAY, SEPT. 12,1906. TWO CENTS A COI'Y. I FOItTY CENTS A MONTH. I 8 PAGES. HEARSrS FORCES Co mors of Buffalo asking that tlie Independence league defer making nominations until the Democratic convcn tlon at Buffalo on Sept. 2.r». It was referred to the committee on resolutions with Instructions to draft a suitable reply and with the further instruction that It was the sense of the convention that a full state ticket be nominated. REBEL RECRUITS. ARRESTED WRONG HMN THE NEW ARMORY non-commissioned staff and line officers of the 9th regiment Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania; copy of Inspoctlon rolls of Cos. C and H, 9th regiment Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, containing the names of the officers and membera of these companies at the annual inspection at Gettysburg, Pa., 26th July, 1906; copy of Plttston Gazette, Wllkesbarre Times and Wllkesbarre Leader, dated Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 1906; copy of the Wllkesbarre Record and Wllkesbarre News, dated Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 1906; copy of the Industrial Advocate, dated Plttston, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 8th, 1906; copy of programme of the 40th annual reunion of the 143d Pennsylvania Volunteers, Second Brigade, Third Division, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, held at Fernbrook park, near Dallas, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 1906." SIEDLCE HORRORS i Government Detectives On Corner-Stone Laid With Correspondent ..Visits City Independence Leagus Meets Liberal Leaders Join Insur- in New York. gent Forces. a False Scent. —i— Simple Ceremony. of Massacres. ■I «'.j At the closing of the session dozens of the delegates were on their feet at once, all shouting for recognition, but without action resulting. One delegate got the stage and pleaded In the name of the eight hour law that he had been twenty-four hours practically without food or sleep. This caught the spirit of the convention, and the chair got or der enough to put the motion to adjoum till 8 p. m. tonight. This was carried. Three Secret Service Sleuths Sent UD MADE WAR ON INFANTS TO NAME FULL TICKET PALMA * GUARDS CITY Wyoming to Mate Arrest or Alleged Forger of a Money Orde—Man Attested Kasl- OFFICERS PRESENT. Speeches by General Dough- Corpses of Victims Lying in Basic Idea Independence of More Fighting Expected in ly Prove«| His I11- erty and Col. Watres. the Streets. Boss Rule. Provinces. nocenee. Three government detectives visited Wyoming yesterday afternoon, in search of a forger dt a government order. They made an arrest of the man they had suspected for several days and whom the department had ordered them to take a prisoner only to find that he had no trouble In proving his innocence. The fact that he was not the man looked for disposed of the only clue the detectives had in this section. New York. Sept. 12.—Carnegie hall VDad an overflowing assemblage when the first state convention of the Independence league was called to order by State Chairman Max K. Hansen. Havana, Sept. 12.—Quiet interpreted as the calm before the storm reigns here. The leaders of the Liberal party, among them Alfredo Znyas, vice president of the senate, are hastening to escape from the capital before they can be arrested by President Palma's secret service men. The corner-stone of the new armory being erected on South Main street, opposite Swallow street, for the use of the Pittston companies of the National Guard, was laid today at noon with simple ceremonies. This is the first armory erected by the State of Pennsylvania and marks the beginning of a period of armory construction by the Commonwealth that is expected to extend over the entire state and In time furnish state quarters for each company of the National Guard. For this reason the corner-stone laying was an occasion of especial importance. It was also a large sized event in local annals, but one would not think It to see" the gathering of only a few dozen citizens to witness Hie ceremony. Those who did attend, however, gavo the closest attention to the programme and were well repaid for their presence.Warsaw, Sept. 125—With the sanction of the authorities, who provided an armed guard for the mission, a " newspaper correspondent has visited ' Siedlce, the scene of the murderous 1 events of Sept. H. It and 10. Siedlce is now quiet, the bloodshed having ceased.General Dougherty, at the conclusion of his address, introduced Colonel Watres, of Seranton, who made tho principal address. THREE WITH BAD MONEY The convention was filled with enthusiasm for William K. Hearst, who is to receive the nomination for gov- Colonel Watres spoke as follows Italians Taken Prisoners "The laying of this cornerstone of law and order affords great pleasure. It possesses a deep significance in the fact that here will stand the first armory built by the State of Pennsylvania for Us National Guard, and that this is the most historic ground In American history. The railway station at Siedlce was found crowdcd with Jews, among whom were many starving women with Infants In arms. As the correspondent arrived the sound of a volley being fired In the town, a mile back of the station, created a panic. Men trembled with fear and women Implored the soldiers for mercy, expecting • another slaughter. Gendarmes roughly ordered the people to he quiet, assuring them their alarm was needless.The opening sessiou was characterized by great enthusiasm, long continued cheering anil applause greeting especially the name of Mr. Hearst and the utterances of speakers which touched upon the freedom of the ballot, the principles of the Declaration of independence, the revolt against bossism and the alleged frauds in last fall's New York city election. emor Here Last Evening. Hundreds of men high in fortune and social station have slipped out of Havana eiiy and have Joined the lustir gent forces In Havana province. The man whom the government wants is Anthony Huckhurt. or rather a man who signed lit" name as such to a fraudulent money order. A few months ago a stranger entered the store of Louis Stein, in MInersville, Schuylkill county, and purchased goods to the amount of a dollar. He tendered in payment a postofflce money order for $58, which to all appearances was properly made out. The storekeeper cashed it. but when he took it to the po jtofflce found there was no money to m6et it. It had been forged. The postofflce made a determined effort to ruji the man down and a short time afeo got track of a man supposed to we the Buckhurt wanted, residing in Wyoming. Three detectives were sent to this vicinity to apprehend him. He was finally located and yesterday afternoon the detectives went after hi{n. The man suspected of the crimrf was made a prisoner, but disclaimed all knowledge of the crime. The detectives made an investigation and found that ho had not been out of the county for some time previous to the forgery in MInersville. He was promptly released.Woman Whs Caught Passing Counter- Guarding the Capital felt Halves for tin- Second Time— President Talma, through subonll nates, denied that he was co-operating with Washington or that the United States had promised to uphold his government. All the local publishers and editors were called before the secretary of the Interior and warned that, whereas "the customary liberty of the press was not to be checked, the newspapers must not publish anything that might be construed as incendiary or In au.v way inciting to revolution." "It is particularly appropriate that the first armory erected by the Commonwealth under the law which was suggested by the State National Guard Association should rise In this home of valor to serve the cause of peace in all the years to come. Two Italians Arrested In South Main Street Saloon "Shoving the Queer." Temporary Chairman Wiilnrd A. Glen roused the delegates to an uproarious pitch when he outlined the issues which caused the Independent movement and declared that political bosses and bossisin must lie destroyed. The flood of counterfeit silver money that is being distributed in this section has made people so cautious that yesterday two attempts to pass bad coin were discovered and those who were "shoving the queer" were arrested. Three Italians, two men and one woman, were taken In on this charge by the police and will be examined by the government officials. The woman who was taken has passed counterfeit money before. "I have long felt that this sovereign State, with its great population, vast resources and increasing responsibilities should assume the obligation of providing suitable armories for its citizen soldiers, and I am pleased to see this principle embodied in the act under which Pittston secures the first of the Statu armories. Proceeding to the town the correspondent found the stores and shops closed and all showing signs of having been plundered. Pictures of sntnta1 were hanging outside the windows ot many houses, mute appeals to the soldiery and looters to spare the Inmates. The State Armory board made no provision to pay for a corner-stone laying and the plans for it was of necessity very simple. It was on account of its being so quiet that very few people gathered. Among the military men present were the following: General C. B. Dougherty, Colonel L. A. Watres, Col. F. L. MeKee. Captain George F. Buss, Captain William Francis. Lieutenants Wildoner and Fleischer and Sergeant Major Scott Thompson. Among others in attendance were Major John T. Flannery, an ex-member of the guard: S. B. Bennett and J. N. Thompson, friends of the national guard. Harry French, of Wllkesbarre, of French & McCormick, designers of the building: the contractor, J. J. Riley, and a number of members of the O. A. R. Hearst For Full Ticket. The most important development of the day was this declaration made by W. It. Hearst, the league's announced candidate for governor of New York state, "I favor the nomination of a full state ticket." President l'aliua has assured the community that the rebels are not strong enough to make an attempt at invasion of the city probable, but noncombatant sympathizers with the gov eminent are nervous. "As an intelligent, .self-governing people, we realize the importance of peace, security and order In this land of freedom. Here the humblest as well as the richest may be secure in his possessions. He may eat his bread 'in the sweat of his face," but not in fear. As we read of the chaotic conditions in Russia and«other ancient dynasties, we have cau.3e to thank God that we live in a land of liberty, opportunity and peace. It should nerve us to resolve anew that here freedom and law and tolerance shall never be trampled down .and that the sceptre of authority wielded by the Commonwealth shall have its staunchest and most loyal support in the hearts of its citizen soldiers. 8treets Littered With Clothing Everywhere In the street were to he seen soldiers ready to fire on the least ' provocation. The streets were littered with Jews' lints, torn clothing and damaged carts. Houses were riddled with bullets, and in many Instances walls had been demolished with ennnon shot.' The first arrest was made about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the store of T. Craig, on South Main street. About two weeks ago an Italian woman entered this store and purchased a can of salmon, giving a 50- cent piece, which was not noticed as a counterfeit until later in the day. Yesterday the woman again entered the store and was at onco recognized by the clerk who had previously waited on her. She again asked for a can of salmon and again tendered a bad half dollar in payment. While the clerk was considering the best course to pursue Constable Buckley passed the store and was called in. He placed the woman under arrest and she was taken to the city jail. The woman refused to give her name and last night an unsuccessful effort was made to identify her, It is believed that she lives on Hall road .-street. She was accompanied by n small boy, but he was not detained. All his assurances to the public have not prevented President I'alma from taking every precaution against an In flux of rebels. Reno's rapid lire bat ter.v, commanded by its American cap tain, commands Place de Arms park In front of the palace, being stationed in La Fuerza castle. A strong force guards Ventoso springs, where the wa terworks are. Big patrols of city ml lltia, the hoofs of their horses wrapped thickly to muffle their movements trot ceaselessly about the city proper while rural guards watch sharply In the outskirts. Many delegates came to Carnegie hall wearing shipping tags on their coat lapels bearing the words "A Straight Ticket." There was a great demonstration when one delegation paraded with a banner which read, "We want a straight ticket." Refugees state that Governor Engelke was taken sick a week ago amV that control of affairs in Sledlee then passed Into the hands of Colonel Tuchanowski, an anti-Semite. The people nt once began to desert the town, apprehending an attack upon the Jews. Judge Samuel Seabury, permanent chairman of the convention, declared that the condition of both the old political parties made the existence of the Independence league a necessity. He said that the praiseworthy efforts of President Roosevelt, whose name was cheered, had been thwarted by influences controlling I In; Republican party. HEARING OF CONTEST. The stone was placed near the southeast corner of the building. It Is a smooth-cut piece of white stone marked "N. G. P. 1900." A copper box containing a number of articles was placed In the opening of the stone, and it was then sealed by General Dougherty and Colonel Watres, who are both members of the State Armory Board, and set in place. General Dougherty then spoke briefly giving the following facts concerning the occasion: It is asserted that paid provocative agents so contrived matters that oil Saturday the soldiers began shooting In the streets and bombarded houses when a red lantern was displayed lu the city hall towers. Luzerne Congressional Bat tie in Court. "Pennsylvania is a great state. We are justly proud of its history and prominence, but it is our duty to maintain its splendid traditions In all that constitutes a law-loving, patriotic and upright citizenship, devoted to integrity in public life and the maintenance of order every where. Nor Is the president's calm accept ance of the news that United States ships are on the way viewed as wholly corrol»orative of his assertion that hf has held no communication with thai country. President Palma affects tc believe that the American vessels an coming on general principles, merely as they would go to any Central oi South American republic In which there might be trouble. Yet it Is believed — and emphatically' hoped — bj American residents that the United States ships will stay until peace not only Is restored, but assured. Want Warships to Stay. Higgins add McCleilan Hissed. To quicken the flames soldiers threw oil upon burning houses. The name of Governor Hlggins was greeted with groans and hisses, as also to a still greater extent was that of Mayor MCCU'llan. Judge Seabury harshly criticised the otiietal acts of both. Cnblcigli 1 {ejected palmer's Proposl. _tlon to Abide Vv Decision of "The Pittston armory, in course of construction at the corner of Main and Swallow streets, Pittston, Pa., Is the fiiwt armory contracted to be erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the act of Assembly approved 11th May, 1005, and Is, therefore, the first armory to be erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within its borders, the ownership of which is entirely vested In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It Is related thnt flolflfefif killed the Jewish proprietor of n fruit store nntl! put his body under the tnble, on which they nte his provisions. Kill Jaw and Eat Hi* F*od- Court—Taking of Testimony "Wo .arc assumed on high authority that 'order Is Heaven's first law.' Without it chaos, such as wc behold in Russia today, must reign. Pennsylvania is the homo of order, peace and The second capture was made by Officer Price, assisted by Constable McHale. Two Italians went into T. E. Mangan's saloon, on South Main street, last evening and, after ordering drinks, one of them threw a Now in Progress, But is The coin till ttcc 011 resolutions anil platform reported through Clarence J. Shearn, its chairman. Mr. Shearn declured that the committee, consisting of 150 members, hart adopted the platform without one dissenting voice. The platform, a docunient of about words, sets forth the fundamental idea of the league as Independence of boss rule or corporation control and of any party subject to these. It declares foi "a free vote and an honest count" anil demands a revision of "the present dishonest and complex election law, a simplified ballot and law providing for n recount In cases of fraud or mistakes in terms so plain and mandatory that they can be neither disregarded nor circumvented in the courts;" demands also that the attorney general be stripped of his present control over proceedings to test title to public ollice. Progressing Slowly Harriiiburg, Pa., Sept. 12.—The hearing in the Luzerne county Congressional contest case was opened In the Dauphin county court this morning. Several hundred Luzerne county politicians are "in attendance. Dr. Cobleigh brought down 200 witnesses, and Congressman I'almer has a few dozen of his adherents in the city. Another . refugee stated that Saturday night the doctors nt the Jewish hospital In Siedlce lighted the gas preparatory to operating upon the seventy wounded who had been brought III, when without warning the soldiers in the street opened lire upon the hospital, killing two of the inmates. valor quarter on the bar. The bartender at once saw that it was a counterfeit. He accepted it and telephoned for the police. Officer Price placed the men under arrest. They claimed they had received the money in change in another saloon. A search failed to reveal any more counterfeit money on their persons. "Here on the historic shores of the Susquehanna, where reposes secure the dust of a century's dead, a gallant people made one of the greatest struggles In history to protect their homes and loved ones from a cruel foe. The flower of Wyoming's manhood was In the field with Washington fighting for American independence, when the invader, half savage and half civilized came, but the American spirit flashed out In that day of danger, and the grandfathers and boys nobly fought and nobly died to preserve what they held dear. "The contract for the erection of the Plttston armory wm awarded by the Armory Board of Pennsylvania on April 4th. 190d. to John J. Reilly, of Plttston, Pa., for the sum of $29,500; ground was broken in the early part of April, and on April 21st an additional contract was made for the supports to support the foundation amounting to about $2,500. The architects for the armory are McCormick & French, Wilkesbarre, Pa. Quick spread of the lighting Is ex pected to occur when the rebels In Santa Clara and Plnar del Illo prov luces hear that the president is deter mined to push the war to an end. Ha vana province, It is feared, will hi aflnine as soon as the fighting Increase* in the other centers of the Insurrec tion. Vice President Mendez Capote made himself responsible for tin prophecy that Moderate majorities In the houses of congress would supply I'alma liberally with the sinews of war. As ft man was taking his wife and newly born child to a hospital they were fired upon by soldiers, and the wife and child were killed. As soon as the case was opened, the formal objections to the certificates of Palmer and Cobleigh were presented, one side against the other. The three prisoners are being held and United States Commissioner Hahn has been notified. It is expected that he will arrive here this afternoon and conduct a hearing in the case. The city officials have made no move in the cases other than that Chief Loftua has been quietly skirmishing for evidence against the prisoners. Mads Children Drink Foul Water, Then Congressman Palmer made a proposition to Dr. Cobleigh that they enter into an agreement to abide by the decision of the court, which Dr. Cobleigh immediately refused to do. A Jew ventured out of his house to bring some water for his thirsting little ones. As often as he reached the door with a pall of water soldiers com pelled him to empty the pall upon the ground. This was done eleven times. The twelfth time the father appeared with water for his children the otticei of the guard washed his boots in the pail and made the children drink the fouled water. "Generations of poets have .sung their requiem and a grateful people cherish their memory in erecting monuments to show where they died and where their defences stood. The taking of testimony was then started. C. B. Smith, secretary of the convention, was the first witness, and testified that the vote, as recorded by the tellers, was in favor of Mr. Pal- "The stone In which the copper box ie inserted is laid informally and without ceremony, Sept. 12th. 1906, in the presence of Mayor James Langan, of the city of Plttston; two members of the Armory Board of Pennsylvania, viz: Brigadier General C. B. Dougherty, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Colonel Louis A. Watres, of Scranton, Pa.; Colonel Frank McKee, -commanding 9th regiment infantry; Captain William A. Francis, Co. C, 9th regiment infantry; Captain Charles A. Judge, Co.; H. 9th regiment Infantry, and other officers and men of Cos. C and H, 9th regiment infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, together with a gathering of citizens. PASTOR TO LEAVE The platform repudiate.! "the claim of Governor Illggius that the legislature has no constitutional right to investigate the executive departments" and declares that "a searching Investigation of every department is due the The members of the Methodist Protestant church were given a sorrowful surprise at their annual society meeting last evening, when the pastor of the church, Rev. R. C. Burch, announced his determination to retiru from the pastorate at the close of the "In good time, I trust we will have suitable monuments at Fort Jenkins, at the head of the valley; Fort Brown, which stood but a short distance from this very spot and which was so gallantly defended by Captain Blanchard; Forty Fort; Fort Durkee and Fort Wyoming and all the defences erected and defended by the Connecticut, settlers to protect their homes and possessions and make secure their firesides and loved ones. CRUISER FOR CUBA. mer Objections were made at momentary intervals throughout the hearing, on technical points, and there was considerable wrangling. Des Moines Ordered to Key West to Bt In many cases the soldiers spared the lives of Jews upon the payment by the menaced persons of $25. In Touch With the Island. Washington, Sept. 12.—-It was admitted by the navy department that tin cruiser Pes Moines, which hurried out of Norfolk, was on her way to Havana The cruiser will lie in Key West, with Commander Halsey in continuoustouch with the department, until the moment conies when the ship's pres euee in Cuban waters is deemed essen tinl. The hearing Is proceeding very slowly and will probably continue until tomorrow. By uctunl count 140 corpses were picked up In the streets, nnd It Is stated that tts many more bodies are hidden In cellars. public Attack on District Attornoy. conference year, which will be within a few weeks. The relations between pastor and people during the past year have been so harmonious and the condition of the church's affairs generally so encouraging that it was expected the pastor would join in a request to the conference to be returned to the Pittston church. He explained, however, that when he came to Pittston from Inwood, L. I., his health was not of the best and that it has not materially improved during the year that he has been here. He assured the members of the church that this was the only reason for his determination to terminate his ministry here. On account of the members having no information concerning available ministers in the conference, the matter of electing a pastor was deferred for two weeks, when an adjourned society meeting will be held. District Attorney Jerome and his administration of his ollice are attacked ill the platform. FIVE ERIE CARS IN BAD SMASHUP Only one Christian Is known to have been killed, and so far as can be learned no soldier was killed. The platform promises greater consideration for the farmers of the state, efforts to establish a two cent pusscn ger fare and destruction of rebates and discrimination on the railroads of the state, a vigorous extension of the good roads policy, the enforcement "of the eight hour day, the prevailing rate of wages, child labor, compulsory ednca tion, convict labor and other laws In the interest of the working people; the restoration of the three plat.D011 system in the New York police force and its extension to other cities.and the relief of ttremo.i and street cleaners. The platform demands also enforcement of the pure food law, liberal appropriations for education and a teachers' pension system and.ample school accomodations."Those gallant men who made the Pennsylvania frontier historic deserved a better fate, but they have left us a rich legacy in high courage and the love of order which are the pillars of a self-governing community and Five cars were badly smashed up in a wreck on the Erie branch to the lower end collieries at 8.30 last evening. The cars were attached to a long train of empties being taken to No. 6 colliery for use today. The engine could not get the train up the grade and backed to No. 7 junction to get a start. The train was running at a fair speed in order to make the summit on the second try. Just as the first cars reached the "Y" near the brick yard they jumped the track and before the train could be stopped five were piled up, all budly smashed. A wreck crew cleaned up the wreck before morning. "The contents of the copper box, enclosed with this memorandum, are as follows: Truin loads of starving refugees are going south from Sled Ice. President ltoosevclt Is thoroughly In formed of evitt-y change in Cuban con ditions and has telegraphed Instructions from Oyster I?ny. He is lnipa tient for the return of American Min infer Morgan to Havana, where he hasbeen spending his vacation. Legation Secretary Sleeper sends daily reports but of course the "facts" are supplied to him by President I'alma, etiquette forbidding the diplomat to Investigate "Copy of report of the adjutant general of Pennsylvania for the year 1904; copy of general orders No. II! headquarters National Guard of Pennsylvania, dated Harrisburg, Pa.. April 29. 1899, and general orders No. 14, headquarters National Guard of Pennsylvania, dated Harrisburg, Pa., April 16, 1903, in which are contained the military code of the State of Pennsylvania; copy of general orders No. 29, headquarters National Guard of Pennsylvania, dated Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 20, 1905, containing the act of Assembly for the appointment and maintenance of the Armory Board of Pennsylvania, together with the names of the officers composing the Armory Board of Pennsylvania; a letter head of the Armory Board of the State of Pennsylvania; roster of headquarters Third brigade. National Guard of Pennsylvania; roster of the field, staff, Jews Slain In Warsaw. state, Warsaw, Sept. 12.—Soldiers senxebea, the Jewish quarter, und several conflicts resulted. Two Jews were killed and eleven seriously wounded. Forty two supposed revolutlohlsts have been arrested here and will be tried by o field court martial. A military otticei was killed by terrorists. "It is, as I said, fitting that on this historic ground, consecrated by tho patriotism of the pioneers, Pennsylvania should erect the first armory provided for by the laws the State. I take pride in this fact and in the more important fact that this stronghold of law and order will be the home of brave, patriotic men, citizen soldiers of the National Guard in whose keeping the ancient glory of the Wyoming Valley and the honor of the great State of Pennsylvania will be secure." Wilt Appeal Again £or Chile. them- Washington, Sept. la.—In view ot the indifference shown by tho Amerl cau people toward contributing money for the assistance of the sufferers from the Valparaiso earthquake aud tire It is probable that the president will in a short time Issue another proclamation calling the attention of the people Ot this country to the distressing state ot affulrs in Valparaiso and asking foi contributions. Official utterances included the statement that the United States would not Interfere hj the Cuban war "unless tht rebellion assumed the proportions of a general conflagration." It was denied that any other power had asked thU country to Intervene, and It was as serted emphatically that American cap ltallsts with large holdings In Cuba did not want intervention, as they were afraid guerrilla warfare would result and they would suffer severe loss. Nevertheless preparations were made actively in army circles, and it was said all was in readiness for an expedition.HIGH POLE FELL. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Trustees, William Drury, Georga Greenland, Chester Brown, John liarnos, John West, John Hooper, Jesse Wilson, J. W. Blackburn and F. L. Dakin; organist, Miss Hannah Drury; assistant organist, Miss Bessie Williamson; chorister, I). W. Jones; organ boy, Walter Tonkin; janitor. George Errington. One of the poles erected In the days gone, by to support the trolley wire of the proposed Parsonage street railway fell to the ground with a crash yesterday afternoon. The pole stood In a section that is a favorite play ground of the- children and it Is very fortunate that none of the little ones were about at the time the crash came. The unused and rotting poles of this line stand as a menace to all who pass by them while the tracks. In places where they have become uncovered, are a constant annoyance to drivers. And the councils sleep. Work on the new armory is progressing favorably, and it is expected that it will be ready for occupancy in December. Then a grand mllitury reception will be held, and it Is expected that Governor Pennypacker and Adjutant General Stewart will attend. The recent life insurance scandals are referred to at some length, Governor lltgglns Is denounced for failure to reorganize the state Insurance department, and a new election of the insurance compnnles Is favored in case the present officials In the coining elections "maintain control through connivance of the Insurance department In underhand and illegal campaigning." The much discussed charges against Superintendent Kllburn of the state banking department are reviewed, and the platform demands "the cleaning olft of this department." Legislation Is advocated to Increase the civil and criminal responsibility of banking officials. Oysters in all styles, Harter's. Pulajanea Kill American Officer. Manila, Sept. 12.—Lieutenant R. B. Treadwell of the Philippine scouts was killed by l'ulajanes six miles south of Buraueu, He was In cpmmand Of a small detachment of scouts whose bivouac was attacked during the night by 100 l'ulajanes. Lieutenant Treadwell was the only man hit. Troops'are lu pursuit of the band. TWO FALSE ALARMS. The fire department has been called out twice on false alarms within the past 24 hours. Last night, between 11 o'clock and midnight, an alarm •■rounded from box 63, corner of Main and Swallow streets, and both companies reached the scene to find the box unlocked and no person in the neighborhood. At 5 o'clock this morning an alarm from box 62 brought the firemen to the corner of Main and Railroad streets. No sign of a Are could be found. Tho firemen are much aroused ove,r the false alarm business and a determined effort is to TDe made to find the culprit. And Save 15 to Peruvian Gift For Mn. Root. LABORER KILLED. Limn, Peru, Sept. 12.—The mayor ot Limn has presented to Mrs. Hoot, wife of the America*) secretary of state, a beautiful golden brooch in a mounting of diamonds und rubles. Upon It is enameled the coat of arma of the city of Lima. Lewis Trochi, a Polish laborer, was killed by a fall of rock, this morning while at work in the Hillside mine. The accident occurred at about eight o'clock and Trochi was the only one injured by the fall. He was 26 years of age and resided with his sister on Main street, Dupont. Undertaker Locuta took charge of the remains and the funeral will be held on Friday afternoon.Asked to Wait For Democrat*. Run on Frisco Bank. Tho platform denounces the present administration of the franchise tax law and promises "ft fair and faithful tax commission" which shall enforce full taxation upon corporations. 25 San Francisco, Sept. 12.—Depositors of ,the Hibernia Savings hank have started a run on the institution. The bank has 80,000 depositors, and the, deposits amount to over 930,000,000. It ia regarded as a strong Institution. Safe Blowers Get $10,000. Akley, Minn., Sept. 12.—Robbers entered the Bank of Akley here, demolished the safe and escaped with $10,000 In cash. per cent 79 N. Mail SU Mttsfoa. Mr. thmsen presented to the Convention a communication from William J[. nr. Norman G. Hmvkley, Dentist, 2nd floor. Lyric theater bldg., Water St. 8 to 12 a. m.; 2 to $ tD. fh. Boston Shoe Store, Smoke Prince Otto 5c cigar. Gillespie, Harter's ice cream, wholesale and retail. Heidelberg 10c cigar, at Glllesple'a All fcei brands c! dtii