Pittston Gazette

              i Ik, jpttfet flit ON, PA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1906. ' FOHTY CKNTB A MC WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE HOME PAPER. / Forecast Until 8 p. m. T .!• Eastern PolpsjiT  For tho People of PIttston atid .Vicinity. Pair and coolor tonight and Saturday.AlJi THE HOME NEWS. 57TH YEAR. I WBHKtY K H T ATILIB HBS 1OT0. 1 DAILY 11ST. BY TUEO. IUUT 1882, PITTST' copy. i "TONTn. f TEN PAG ES A TALE OF GRAFT NEAR TO DEATH'S DOOR vT 0 GIRL WAS HANGEO FARMER'S WIFE WAS MURDERED SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY. MARINES LANDED to bo still free of Insurgents. Santa Clara, the most disturbed of the provinces, reports more accessions to the Insurgent cause, but there has been no fighting. Puerto Principe reports that some small parties have gone out' to Join the Insurgents. In Santiago province there Is considerable antlgovernment feeling, but there are few actually in Insurrection. Several villages adjacent to Clenfuegos are occupied by Insurgents, but the city has not yet been molested. Woman Was Slain Willi a Hatcliet Fireboss John Martin Had Owned by Her Husband and llic Americans Encamped in Cui ban Capital. Chicago Police Inspector Narrow Escape. Revolutionist Who Slew Min Executed. Crime Baffles the Police. Accused. Media, Pa., Sept. 14.—Mrs. E. H. Pavitt, wife of a prosperous farmer of Springfield township, was murdered In her home, on the Reuben Bailey farm, shortly before noon yesterday, a hatchet being used to commit the crime. Mystery surrounds the tragedy. William Kelson, a negro boy, was arrested, but after close questioning satisfied the authorities that he was innocent, and he was released. . :» u V Was Overcome liy Noxious Vapor Wlillc Making Hounds In Mt. MAY HELP THE CITY VICTIM LOST JEWELRY WAS CALLED HEROINE Startling Evidence Lookout Mine and \Va.s Found Iu Santa Clara province the Insurgents' programme of burning the properties of foreigners began with the destruction of the buildings on two of the largest sugar plantations In the southern part of the province, owned by Americans. "Life Was All I Had to Officers Expect They May Policeman Declares Captain CneonselouH by llescucrs In Conlest Case. Have Work. Six Hours Later, He- Give." Hired Men to Rob. ins' Restored After The husband found the body lying upon the floor of the kitchen. Mrs. Pavltt's head had been beaten with the hatchet and her teeth knocked out. Suspicion at once directed toward the negro boy, and after his releaso Pavitt was closely questioned by the police. llard Work. Havana, Sept. 14.—One hundred and twenty sailors from the United States protected cruiser Denver landed and arc In camp In tills city In front of old I.a Fuerza castle, facing the Plaza de Armas, the little park In front of the presidential palace, which Is the seat of the Cuban government. Chicago, Sept. 14.—Many witnesses were summoned before the city civil service commission to give evidence relative to the charges that have been preferred by Chief of Police CoNlns against Inspector .1. Lafln, wlkD Is accused of coi.nlvlng at crimes In his district while a jDollce captain. Falling in an abandoned mine working, far from any person, and lying for six hours Unconscious and breathing In noxious'fumes, w,as the terrifying of John P. Martin, Are boss at the Mt; Lookout colliery, who was rescued by a party of searchers almost as he was about to gasp his last. After working for three hours on him. Dr. Hayes, of Wyoming, announced at 1 o'clock this afternoon that his life Was saved. ' Martin fell about 4 o'clock this morning while trying to trace some evidence of a fire. He was. rescued about 10:30, after a searching party had worn Itself out looking for him and was Just about to abandon the section In which ho lay. St. Petersburg, Sept. 13. — With a prayer for Russian freedom on her lips Sennlde Kouopltanlkovo, the girl who assassinated General Mtn on Aug. 28 In the Peterhof railroad station, walked with Arm step up a scaffold and was hanged. When the black cap was being pulled on the girl In a loud voire called, "Long live the soolnl revolution for laud and liberty!" OUR SAILORS WITHDRAWN. STRANGE OFFER MADE TO SMITH Denver's Men, on Guard In Havana, Ordered Back to Ship. Blood was found upon Pavltt'3 clothing and he explained this by saying that when he found his wife life was not yet extinct and he raised her head and washed the blood from her facc. The hatchet with which tho woman was killed belonged to Pavitt, and had been used during the hot weather to stop tho door of the farm house from closing. Washington, Sept. 14.—It was offldaily announced that, the sailors who were landed at Iluvnna from the American cruiser Denver have • been ordered to return Immediately to theh vessel, save for a small guard to be left at the American legation. This action followed the receipt of an official report by Acting Secretary ol State Racon from Mr. Sleeper, the American charge d'affaires at Havana, regarding the landing of the men. The report was not made public, but It was announced olllclally shortly afterward that the sailors were landed from the Denver solely and simply for the protection of the lives and property ol American citizens; that such action was In pursuance of a discussion between Mr. Sleeper, the charge, and the naval commander with the belief that It was a wise precaution looking to the protection of the lives and property of Americans. The American flag is planted just inside of the low stone coping separating the castle grounds from O'Reilly street, which thoroughfare passes between the camp and the Plaza de Armas. The American sailors are armed with regulation -rifles, with the exception of a few who carry revolvers or carbines. The chief evidence against Lavlu was given by Patrick P. Mahoney, a former patrolman under Lavln. Mahoney testified that he was intimately acquainted with a brother of Lavln, who was a police sergeant, and that Patrick J. Lavln, then a police captain, called him Into a private rodm In the police station and declared that he was about to take the examination foi promotion to police inspector and that It would aid him In securing the promotion If he could do *D';ood Job of police work before the examination was held. Orders lmd been given to the soldiers in charge of the execution that the girl should not be permitted to utter a word. It was the government's object to guard against any words of martyrdom being given us u powerful moral weapon to the revolutionists. But Mile. Konopllanikovo outwitted her keepers, and her shout of defiance to the czar and his autocracy already has been carried to every corner of the capital. Swears Cobleigh Offered Him $1,500. Pavitt told his questioners that he had been to Chester on business, and when he returned home he found the doors and windows fastened. Becoming suspicious he forced a shutter and entered the kitchen, where he found his wife's body. When Pavitt told his neighbors that his wife had been murdered several persons said they had seen William Kelson, the negro lad. In the neighborhood about tho time of'the murder, and that shortly afterward he appeared In a change of clothing. Two field howitzers and two rapid tire guns were sent ashore with the sailors and now point across the pretty little park, a significant warning to any one approaching the executive headquarters of the Cuban government with hostile Intent. Mr. Martin, who lives at 160 Elizabeth street, this city, went to his work at a very early hour this morning. As the markings show, ho had completed a large part of his rounds, when in No. 6 slope of the Marcy vein, more than a half mile from tho foot of the shaft, he found a condition not to his liking. It Is thought to have been some vapor, but this Is not known to a certainty, as Martin has not spoken a word since he was rescued and It will likely be a few days before he will be strong enough to give a complete story of his experience. The rescuing party found vapor at a short distance from where the unconscious form of the Jlre boss was found, and this was what In all probability sent him on a search through abandoned workings. PALMER'S CASE IS NOW BEING HEARD Leaders of the forces set. In opposition to the government say that Mile. Konopllanikovo will go down In history as the real heroine of the revolution. Other officials hated for theii bloody repressiou hnve been slain by girls, but ouly this young woman hue curried herself with an exalted spirit, appealing to all the best Instincts In the uutlon fighting for Its liberation. Cruiser Conveniently Near. Would Recover Stolen Qoods. Tho Denver, which originally anchored farther up the bay, dropped down to a position abreast of the foot of ■O'Reilly' street and In front of the offices of the captain of the port so as to be conveniently near the detachment sent ashore and close at hand In case of need. Lavln then said, according to the witness: "There Is a Dutchman ovet here 011 Wentworth jrvenue near Fiftieth street who owns a Jewelry store with $8,(100 to f10,000 worth of stuff In the safe. Now you know some handy fellows who can touch the place off It will be worth $5,000 to me to have the Job pulled off and then turn back the stuff as though It had lDeen re taken." Mrs. Pavitt was 60 years old, and has a son living In the west. It Is not known that she had any enemies. A thorough search of the house failed to reveal any evidence of theft or the identity of the person who murdered Mrs. Pavitt. Testimony Will be Continued Tomorrow. That the landing in any way contemplated the protection of elthfcr the Cuban government or the Insurrectionary government or President Talma or any other persons than American citizens was disclaimed officially. Had Only Life to Give. The whole business was done so quietly and quickly that it caused the greatest surprise. The reason for the sudden landing of the American sailors was a conference between President Palma, Charge d'Affalves Sleeper and Commander Colwoll. One of the girl's lust acts was to send a photograph to her sister with this line written across the back, "Aly life w'ns all I had to give." That spirit Is taken by tho revolutionists as signifying the sure triumph of their cause. Special Excursion to Hlngliamton Mahoncy said that he agreed to the proposition of Lavin and made ar rangements with James Clark and Thomas Barry to rob the place, Bev eral boxes of Jewelry, nceordiug to the witness, were carried from the place and some money wns secured, whlcti was divided between the men and himself. The Jewelry was concealed in the basement of his own house, Ma honey declared. Via D.. L. & W. R. R.. account Old Home Week. $2 for round trip. Tickets on sale Sept. 18 to 21, Inclusive, and good to return until Sept. 22. 14-6 In conformity with the plans put in execution several days ago the navy department is quietly preparing sev eral other war vessels to Join tliojse already ordered to Cuba. It is though, from the amount of ground he covered, that Martin reached the place where the vapor was located about 4 o'clock. As the vapor might have been, caused by a mine fire ho probably decided on an Investigating tour and entered some abandoned workings. The vapor was quite thick, and by the time he had traveled a few hundred yards it must have had a weakening eiTcct on him. He reached a large slab where a fall of rock had taken place and fell prostrate on it. It was at this spot that he was found six hours later. Harrlshurg, Pa., Sept. 14.—A decided sensation) was created this morning in the Luzerne county Congressional contest case, which Is being heard in the Dauphin pounty court. Chas. P. Smith, of Pittston, who was secretary of the Republican county convention, was again called to the witness stand by the Cobleigh lawyers just at the close of their case. During his testimony' he made the startling statement that, shortly after the convention, ho was met by Dr. Lake, chairmnn of the convention, who made a proposition to him to the effect that If he would sign the certificate declaring Dr. Cobleigh to have been nominated by the convention for Congress, he would be given $1,500 cash, and. In addition, other considerations that were not mentioned. Smith testified that he was told that this offer was not In the nature of a bribe, but was to Insure against loss In the event of him losing his position In the court house as a result of his certifying Cobleigh's nomination. Mr. Smith further said that, while he was still In conference with Dr. Lake, Dr. Cobleigh came on the scene, and he reaffirmed the proposition that had been made by Dr. Lake. This testimony, coming from a witness that the Cobleigh side had themselves called to the stand, caused a decided sensation in the court room, and an ominous silence prevailed while the testimony was being given. Neither Cobleigh nor Lake was in the court room at the time. The girl refused to see a priest before she died. "I made my peace with God," she said, "when I killed Mlu." The earnestness of the youug woman still under twenty and unusually pretty, wns wonderfully Impressive. When four soldiers went to her cell to leud her out she smiled on them and said: "I forgive you all. You may think you are doing y4ir duty, but your duty It to fight for the liberty thnt Is our her ltage from God." The soldiers were sc moved that they broke down lu sobs. Mile. Konopllanikovo besought them to be calm. "Never feart" she said. "By taking my life you hasten the day when Russia will be free." Landing Suggested by Palma. BRUTAL ASSAULT. On the occasion of the lntter's formal call upon President Palma Mr. Sleeper asked the president the direct i question whether he considered that the government was able to protect ail American Interests in Havana unaided. The president replied that he hoped the government would be able to do so, hut susffested that it also might be ndvlsable as a measure of precaution In the Interests of Amerlenhs as well as for the maintenance of order In general to land marines at some convenient point, suggesting the Plaza de Armas as the place. It Is distinctly stated that thorp Is no purpose of intervention In nil tills Treslilent Palma bits been informed that the ships nre going to Cuba pre eisely as they would go to one of the South or Central American republics iu case of war or revolution Where considerable American iutercsts Yesterday afternoon. In the office of 'Squire Miller, of Maltby, three foreigners—Rudy Matusba, Prank Paelna and John Wabonick— were arraigned before the justice, charged with assault and battery and robbing Benjamin Levinosky. About dawn yesterday morning, Levinosky was assaulted and, after being horribly maltreated by 'three men, was robbed of $20. .His uiiconoclous body was discovered shortly after the assault and the state constabulary were notified. Levinosky recovered sufficiently to give a brief description of his assailants, and the detail of the constabulary which had responded immediately Instituted a search. They entered the mine at Maltby and secured the three men mentioned. At the hearing it was found that there were no evidence aguinst Laclna, and he was discharged. Matusba and Wabonick were held in $1,000 bail for appearance at court. The condition of the man who was assaulted Is critical, he having been brutally kicked about the head., Victim to Recover Part. were The next morning ho went to the sta tlon, anil the captain whispered tc him. asking If he, hod "secured tti# «tuffr.*r~ITe whispered that he had, and the eaptaln then, asked him In n loud voice If he had seen any suspicious characters around the Jewelry store the night before. "I told him," sale the witness, "about dividing up the money, and he laughed and said thai the Dutchman would be lucky if ht got part of the Jewelry back." threatened, There will be no Interference with the politics of the ft?T tfinrttnj! parties except In the extreme event ol unrestrained rioting, when lnternatlon ul law demands restraining action by any neutral ship present In port. When the ,'lAs boss did not come out about 6 o'clock, his usual time, some alarm was felt for him and a search was started. When he had not been heard from by 1 o'clock the officiate felt certain that something serious had happened to him and an organized search was started. Charles Pyne, another Are boss, found out the parts of Martin's route that had not been covcred, and District Superintendent George P. Steele, Superintendent Gilbert Jones, Inside Foreman Robert Wihitely and Mr. Pyne commenced a search. • They were joined in two hours by George W. Tappan, of Scranton. a mining engineer, on a tour of inspection. Mr. Sleeper and Commander Colwell, after n brief conference, decided that tlie landing should be made. The detachment under command of Executive Officer MUler, was landed, with arms, ammunition and camp paraphernalia, and took lip n position commanding the approaches to tlie palace. Two hours later the commissary outfit followed With supper for the officers and Cruiser Des Moines ct Key West. Cheered For Land and Liberty. Key West, Fia., Sept. 14.—The mils er Des Moines arrived here and immediately landed all her small bouts to begin coaling. She will await orders here. Pilot boats and steamers entering here report that an American warship Is in the gulf stream search I np for filibusters. The Cuban steumei Maria Herrcra, which passed here bound for Cuba with war material foi the Cuban government, was accompanied by the cruiser Denver and the Scorpion. Ilcr faro was very pale when stat was led Into the eourtyard, where the scaffold had been built. She looked around her on a score of officers, hrll llnnt In gold lace and decorations. Bui only for an Instant, and then she went direct to the scaffold. There were sis steps to be climbed, and She went up them without faltering. A. sharp com niand mhde the fumbling soldiers lnury with the black cap. The girl start ed; then, gathering her voice in th* last moment, she sent out her cry foi land and lil»erty. Her body was burled In quicklime. Bernard J. Ilugaiuan, the Jeweler who was called the "Dutchman" bj the witness, preceded Maboney on the stand and said that his place had beei roblx'd as Maboney afterward descrlb ed and said that of the Jewelry take, some of It, valued at $1,400, had nevei been returned to him. men The party hunted In vain for Martin and had gone at such a pace that by 10 o'clock they were nearly exhausted. When they came upon the vapor they thought It likely that it had stopped the fire boss and they commenced a thorough search of the region. They entered the abandoned workings that had been traversed some hours before by Martin and continued until they felt themselves weakening from the presence of the vapor. As they were almost ready to give up, Whitely heard a low wheezing sound. By means of this he found the form of the fire boss. The searching party hurried back to where they had left a party of men, who followed them anil those wont In for Martin, those who had found hihi being quite weak from the atmosphere. Questioned whether their duties on shore would simply be protection ot American interests or defense of (he palace and President Palma, Executive Officer Miller and the other officers of the detachment unanimously replied that if the town should be attacked or if an uprising occurred in the city they undoubtedly would have something In do regardless of fine questions as tc who made the attack. The hearing of the charges against Ins|»ector Lavln is expected to con suine several days. Going' Out of Business. Get a watch at McDougall's Oysters in all styles, Harter's. President Confers on Cuba, SPECIAL NOTICES. Previous to Mr. Smith being called to the witness stand, the remainder of the delegate-witnesses brought to Harrisburg by the Cobleighites were placed on the stand. Three Nescopeck witnesses were among those. They testified that they were elected as Palmer delegates, but that they had not been given an opportunity to vote on the Congress nomination, on account Dof the confusion that prevailed in convention hall. Under cross examination the witnesses gave very conflicting testimony, and something new in regard to their connection with the case is expected when the case of Congressman Palmer is placed before the court. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 14.--Tbe Cuban situation was made the subject of a conference at Oyster Bay by President Roosevelt, Acting Secretary ol State Bacon and Secretary of the Navj Bonaparte. Senator Albert J. Beverldge of Indiana, who is a member of the senate committee on Cuban relations was also present. HEARST TO USE AUTOS. The Jewish town of Koopin, In thf district of Kamenetz, has been burned by peasnnts. Many of the inhabitants perished, in the flames, and some were killed in flight. 'Will Tour New York In 6pecial Train! NEW MEAT MARKET. and Motor Cars. On Saturday, Sept. 15th, I will open New York, Sept. 14.—Special trains ahd automobiles are to cut an impor tant figure in the Hearst and Clianlei campaign, which, it was said In the Gllsey House headquarters, will b( the most thorough ever made by the candidates of any party In tills state The Independence league, leader anc bis running mate expect to penetrate every neck and corner of the state, sup pleinenting the railroad service for this purpose by automobile rides into the more remote districts. a fresh meat market in connection Odessa's dead walls have been plas tered with a manifesto isBued by thC "Ulilon of Russian People," urging pa trlots to combine to exterminate th« Jews. with my present green grocery and Commander Colwell Astonished llsh market. A full line of fresh Commander Colwell was shown o dispatch from Washington stating that the sailors from the cruiser Denvei had been ordered to return. lie expressed great astonishment and said lie had received no such order, add ing that he boltevnd the navy department had not deciphered ills code message explaining the situation. Commander Colwell said lie believed lie had done right. However, if, aftet reaching an understanding of the situation, the navy department ordered the return of the sailors, on board ship the. order would be curried out within meats will be always carried in stock, ADDITIONAL WEST SIDE Indict 8ten8land's Directors. and will be sold at the lowest cash Chicago, Sept. 14.—The grand Jury has returned indictments against th« dlnwtors of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank, of which Paul O. Stens land was president. The Indictments charge embezzlement and name vari ous amounts ranging from $50 to $1, 000. The directors are M. A. La Buy Frank Crane, Joseph Lister, Elof Johnson and Marlus Klrkeby. Additional indictments were returned agalnsi Stensland and Henry W. Herlng, tho former cashier of the bank. prices. A complete outfit for a meat market has been installed on one A meeting of the Chautauqua Circle will be held next Monday evening, at the homo of G. H. Collins, on Spring The unconscious man was hurried to the foot of the shaft, where Dr. Hayes, of Wyoming, who had been sent for, was waiting for him. Martin was In such a condition that It seemed that each breath would be his last. The physician worked on him for some time at the foot of the shaft and he was taken to the surface about nooh and carried into one of the outside offices. A tank of oxygpn had been sent for and was used on him, with the result that by 1 o'clock he showed signs of returning consciousness. His breathing was extremely painful, but at that hour the physician reported him out of danger and said that in a couple of hours ho woujd be fully conscious. When it was learned that Martin was missing, it caused much excitement about the works and it was reported that tho mine was aflre. This later proved to bo not tho case. Mr. Tappan gave a reporter his version of the probable cause of the vapor. Ho said that likely some small gas feeders had broken out near the spot and become ignited. If these were burning In a damp place they would cause vapor to arise and create A condition such as caused Martin to go as close to death as ho ever will again be and recover. side of my store, and will be In charge of a competent butcher. Open for About noon, the Coblelgh attorneys said that their case was all in, with the exception of five additional Witnesses that were on the way to Harrisburg, for the purpose of testifying in regard to substitute delegates in the street, business Saturday. Order your veget- Milburne G. Urquhart and wife left on Tuesday morning for New York city', where they made a short vfsit, and afterward loft for Catskill, on the HudsonC where they will remain for ten CJays. No action has been taken yet to fil the vaeaucy on the ticket caused bj the declination of George A. Fuller master of the state grauge, who was named for state treasurer apparently without authority. ables and meats at the one time, we deliver all orders. SHARP'S MARKET, Both Phones. convention The case of Congressman Palmer was then stated to the court, after which an adjournment was taken. It was expected that the first witness to be placed on the stand this afternoon would be Congressman Palmer himself. It is likely that several surprises will develop during; the afternoon, as the Congressman has been careful to keep his plans from being made publl®. There Is no likelihood of the case being closed before some time tomorrow* half nn hour Miss Ethel Hopkins, of York avenue, has returned after a visit of a week with friends at Wilkesbarre. She is now entertaining at her. home, Miss Catherine Krouse, of Wilkesbarre, and Miss Letitia Cooibaugh, of Scranfon. The nomination of Fuller, It Is snid was innde on .the assurance of n dele gate' known to be n member of tlx state grange,'wfco represented hlmseli as a personal friend of Fuller, thn' Fuller would accept—was, In fact, de strous of the nomination. NO LIMIT. • Alfredo Za.vns, president of the Liberal party, who has offered to sur render if guaranteed a fair trial, !mf sent Commander Colwell word that hj hoped to visit hhn. Our stock of fresh meats tomorrow Portland, Me„ on Navy Blacklist. will Include very choice home killed Washington, Sept. 14.—Rear Admlta Evans, In command of the Atlantic fleet, notified the secretary of the navy that except when otherwise Instructed by the department he would not per inlt the ships under Ills command again to visit Portland, Me., becausc the enlisted men of his fleet had beet clubbed by the police and had beer, discriminated against by the theatei and hotel keepers. lamb and veal, extra nice beef, and a complete line of specialties. The sup- Commander Colwell was approached also by an emissary of General Castillo, one of the* Insurgent leaders, of fering to surrender to lilin If guaranteed a fair trial. Queen Esther Mission Circle wilt hold a box social this evening at the home of Miss Elsie lirandon. Each lady who attends is asked to bring a box containing luncheon for two. The men are requestetj to bring their pocketbooks. An Interesting programme will be rendered, and there will be home made candy for sale. All friends of the'circle are invited to attend.ply is plentiful, and there will be Corbln Favors the Canteen, enough for all. If you want a partic- Washington, Sept. 14. — Lieutenant General Henry C. Corbln, commanding the northern division of the nrmy, In t report. to the military secretary eon tributes his disapproval of the lcglsla against the sale of beei And light wines In the post exchanges. ularly nice cut of fresh meat for your Yesterday Afternoon's Work. At the, close of yesterday morning's session, the court suggested that both! sides get together and see if an understanding could not be reached as to the delegates who unquestionably voted for Dr. Cobleigh. The Palmer side agreed to do this and during the noon recess the list of delegates was made up and put In as evidence admitted when the afternoon session began. A dispatch received here from Clen fnegos says the United States gun boat Marietta has arrived and debarked a detachment there. Clenfiiegos Is besieged by insurgents, and some ot the fortifications already have been damaged. Sunday dinner, be sure and see our stock tomorrow. Live or dressed chickens, S. Olmsted, justice of the peace, 390 Parsonage street. All collections. Aul7-lm We give Red Star Stamps. COUNTY APPEALS CASE HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET, City Feel* Safer. Fifteen Dead In Railroad Wreck. 40 South Main Street. The general Impression here seems to be that It Is the Intention of the United States not only to protect American interests, but also the government of President Palma. The presence in the city of American sailors has hojl the effect of creating a feeling of comparative security against attack from without or of an Interna! uprising. The county yesterday took out an appeal from the judgment of Alderman Brown, of Wilkesbarre, In the case of Chief of Police John Clifford, to the use of G. V.. Damiano, against the county of Luzerne. Damiana on June 6,' 1906, commenced an action in assumpsit before Alderman Brown against the county to renovcr the sum of $40.35, which he claimed he advanced to Chief of Police Clifford for expenses in extraditing Anthony Stoffo from the State of Ndw York to this county for trial in the criminal court on tte charge of larceny of $100, and vt which Stolfo was acquitted. It will be remembered that Damiano claimed that Stolfo gave him a Confederate $100 bill for the purpose oi paying a store bill and that Damiano afterwards gave Stolfo the difference between the bill and the $100 in good money. Alderman Brown gave judgment for the $40.35 against the county and on this the appeal was taken yesterday. Toronto, Sept. 14.—Samuel Klngstoi and Seldqp Movan, l)oth of Frankfort and Leonard Shade of Monkton. Ont.. Injured In the railway collision on the Canadian Pacific near Sudbury, are dead, making the deaths number flf teen. The Cobleigh delegates whose votes are now questioned were then called to testify. James Crowe, of Avoca, who claimed that he was seated on a contest, testified that he voted for Dr. Cobleigh. The record of the convention showed that Crowe did not enter a contest with the county commit - too. Crowe swore that he entered a contest with Gomer Tasker and Oeorge Dewey, neither of whom had any official connection with the convention oB the committee. Charles W. Williams, of Salem Township, testified that he had voted for Palmer In the convention and had later asked Dr. Lake to have his vote changed to Cobleigh, Martin Is very well known about the city, being a lifelong resident here. He Is a son of Henry Martin and resides with his family on Oregon Heights. And Save 15 to 25 Oyster Crop 8hort. Reports have been current that -the worst elements of the population were planning to set tires, under the cover of which robberies might be committed. It was also reported that insur gents in considerable numbers were approaching Havana from several directions.New Haven. Conn., Sept. 14.—Charles H. Nichols, engineer of the Connecticut shellfish commission, declared after a careful examination of the oyster beds in Long Island Sound that the set of 100U was almost a complete failure. PAY DAY SCHEDULE. Tho Pennsylvania Coal Co. will pay' tomorrow at the following collieries at the given times below: Old 'Forge, 10 a. m.; Central breaker, 10 a. m.; Butler, 12 m:; No. 8, 4:30 p. m.; No. 6, 1:30 p. m.; No. 7 Junction, 2:30 p. m.; Ewcn, 3 p. m.; No. 14, 4 p. m.; Barnum. 4:30 p. m.; Fernwood, 2:30 p m.; Clarence, 2:30 p. m.; Avoca, 2:30 p. m.; Avoca Consolidated, 2:30 p. m. Mme. Humbert Freed. There has been no news received here from the western portion of Pinar del Rio province, as the wires are cut. The province of Matanzas Is reported Paris, Sept. 14.—Mme. Theresa Humbert was liberated from the prison at Rennes. It Is expected that Frederle Humbert will be liberated from jail at Thouars soon. He said that Lake nodded his he and then walked away without sayli anything. Dr. Lake was called to be out Crowe's testimony and tested that he remembered the Incident. T record of the convention shows per cent Boston Shoe Stoke, 79 H Main St., Mttston. m i All bost brands cigars, Gillespie's. Oysters received dally at Messlck's. r stoves and ranges.