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WEATIIEK CONDITIONS. *\ THE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. 111. Tomorrow for For the People of Plttston and Eastern Pennsylvania. Jk I* * Vicinity. Pair tonight and Sunday; warmer Sunday. I f 4 ALti THE HOME NEWS. 57TH YEAR. I WKBKLY E8TAIILISHBD 1850. 1 DAILY KST. BY TIIEO. HAItT 1882. 1 PA., I p: 'EN PAGES CUBANS WARNED ; BY ROOSEVELT M' fAl it nient I, as president of the United States, har.e a duty in this matter which I cannot shirk. The third article of that treaty explicitly confers upon the United States the right to Intervene for the maintenance In Cuba of a government adequate for the protection of life, property and Individual liberty. The treaty conferring this right is the supreme law of the land and furnishes me with the right and the means of fulfilling the obligation that I am under to protect American Interests. E CALL FAYS FAKES Assassin Was About to Kill Him Today. The Temple Iron Co. had to fight a small mine Are in lto Mt. Lookout colliery, In Wyoming. The officials announced today that the blaze was extinguished last evening, after several hours' hard work. The fire was found in the Marcy vein, close to the place where John P. Martin, the fire boss, was overcome yesterday. It was probably the fumes arising: from it that overcame him. After the r«s-cuing party hrfd removed Mr. Martin from the mine a lire fighting party was organized and the work of extinguishing the blaze taken up. It was in an abandoned chamber and had a small start in a piece of solid coal and also In the waste material scattered about. The fire was stubborn for a time, but was finally over, come and the colllary is working as usual today. The fire was started by a small gas "feeder." STATE POLK POWER. Panic at Its Unveiling in Columbus, 0. Veteran Returns, Finds Wife Wedded Again. Performances Declared to be Fraud. Tells Minister Quesada In= surrection Must Stop. TWO WOMEN INJURED SEIZED JUST IN TIME GOES AWAY FOREVER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS "The Information at hand shows that the social bonds throughout the island have beeu so relaxed that life, property and Individual liberty are no longer safe. I have received authentic Information of Injury to and destruction of American property. Crush Was to See Mrs. Nich- Armed With Bomb, Dagger Was Unable Even to Get His Fight Between Fays and Former Employes. „; and Revolver. INTERVENTION SUGGESTED olas Longworth. Daughter. Columbus, O., Sept. 15.—The unveiling of the McKinley statue at the statehouse grounds took place last night, although slated for the afternoon, because of a panic among the afternoon crowd. Wiesbaden, Prussia, Sept. IB.—Arm- Armed with a bomb, a revolver and a dagger, a Russian student named Rosenberg today made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Count WItte, former Russian premier and plenipotentiary to the Portsmouth conference, which arranged the peace treaty between Russia and Japan. Only prompt action by detectives saved the premier. Providence, R. I., Sept. 15.—George Nlckerson, forfflt;''. - well known resident of Oineyvllle aud who was supposed to have been dead for the last nine years, returned to bis home In that section of the city. lie found that his wife, who hnd mourned lilni for dead, had married and was living with a second husband. PIttston people will recall "The Fays," who appeared in this city a couple of years ago, giving alleged mind reading performances, and they will bo interested in the following article, taken from the New York Times, where legal proceedings are in progress between "The Fays" and former employes of the couple, the upshot being an exposure of the alleged fake methods used by them: Imperative For Island's Sake That Hostilities Cease. "It Is in my Judgment Imperative for the sake of Cuba that there shall be an immediate cessation of hostilities and some arrangement which will secure the permanent pacification of thq island.Says Hostilities Must Stop. Fifty thousand persons surged about the stand erected in the cupltol grounds, frantic to secure a glimpse of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, the president's daughter. TAFT AND BACON SENT TO HAVANA "I am sending to Havana the secretary of war, Mr. Taft, and the assistant secretary of state, Mr. Bacon, as the special representatives of this government, who will render such aid as Is possible toward those ends. I had hoped that Mr. Hoot, the secretary of stute, could have stopped in Havana 011 ills return from South America, but the seeming imminence of the crisis torblds further delay. The attack was made at Soden, a watering place near here, -where Cont Wltte had gone to drink the medicinal waters. As Witte was leaving his carriage to enter a hotel Rosenberg made his attac'k. Detectives who were guarding M. Witte seized the student before he could throw his bomb or use his other weapons. The would-be assassin was overpowered and taken to jail. During bis absence from borne Nfckerson bad not communicated with his wife or nuy of his relatives, and lience when Mrs. Nickerson, after wearing lier widow's weeds for the retiulreiL Legal Rights Explained By The citowd was so large arid crrtmped that It got beyond control, uiul the shrieking of women and children who were caught lu the crush rapidly worked the crowd into a frenzy. Many women fainted and were carried out by the police. Two Women had to be removed in an ambulance. "The benchers An Justice Newburffers' part of the court sat up and took notice jW6ite«jJay when affidavits were read purporting to expose Secretary of War, With Assistant Secretary, to Investigate Situation For United States Government—President Professes 8incere Affection and Admiration For Cuba and Says This Nation Seeks Only Its Orderly Development, Peace and Prosperity—Adjures Island Patriots to Sink Differences and Personal Ambitions — Cannot a Judge;' length of time, cast them aside the methods of 'The Marvelous Fays," who have appeared at various roof gardens in this city in a sort of mindreading performance described in bridal attire and married Thomas Curley Nlckerson's relatives were present at the reception and the ceremony acfigmpanylng the wedding. In the Lehigh County Court, Judge Heydt Says that tlic Constabulary Arc Justified in Shooting If Tlielr Lives arc Iinpcril- Governor Harris attempted to stop the panic, but failed. Mrs. Longworth was told to arise in an effort to quiet the crowd, but men began to yell and women screamed. Mrs. Longwortli coolly waved her hands, and the governor and others tried again to stop the panic. Suddenly Mrs. Longworth grasped the cord and unveiled the statue, but even this did not avail, and the whole programme was declared off for the time. their programmes .as a 'wonderful work of thaumaturgy,' and 'occult demonstrations extraordinary.' "Through you I desire In this way to communicate with the Cuban government and with the Cuban people, and accordingly I am sending you a copy of this letter to be presented to President Palma and have also directed its immediate publication." Count Witte did not lose his nerve in the presence of the danger which menaced him, although he paled slightly, and thanked the police oilloers who had saved him. Fought In Spanish War. In the meantime Nickerson, who had enlisted at the outbreak of the Spnnish- Amerlcan war, went to the Philippines. He asserts that he has saved $7,000. eel Willie on Duty. "The affidavits describe Mrs. Fay, who says she is 'a daughter of India, possessing the art of tho East India Yogi and famed Mahatmas,' as really a native of a little town near St. Louis, Mo. Then they profess to tell just how she does .the things which have puzzled the roof garden audiences. Shirk Duty to Intervene Imposed, on Him by Treaty — Cordon of United States Warships to Surround Disturbed Country. In the Lehigh county court, Judge Heydt, of Carbon county, defined the legal rights of the State Constabulary. He was called upon by Judge Trexler to preside at tho trial of Sergeant H. P. Hunt and Private Thomas Melkrantz, of the Heading troop, which was summoned to Allentown last June to preserve order during the strike of the employes of tho Lehigh Valley Transit Co. He called at the office of a mill In which his daughter/ who when he saw her last was a little girl, was working. He told her that he had heard that her mother, bis wife, was married again and that he did not want to see her and thus cause her what be called unnecessary pain. MORE EVIDENCE FOUND It Is otliclally announced that Secretary of War Taft will leave Washington for Havana tomorrow morning. He will be accompanied by Robert Bacon, assistant secretary of state. They will go to Havana on board a naval vessel. Warship to Carry Taft. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 15.—In a letter to Senor Don Gonzalo de Qucsada, Cuban minister to the United States, President Roosevelt, after professing his personal friendship and that of this country for Cuba, warns the minister that unless there shall be an immediate cessation of hostilities he will consider It his duty to Intervene in the affairs of the Cuban republic. "It all came out In an action brought by Mrs. Eva Fay, the Yogi's daughter, and her husband, John T. Fay, for an injunction restraining Herbert Lambourne and Louis Granat from using the name 'The Fays," In any play they may produce. Tho Fays made affidavit that the defendants had for some time been employed by them, and that when the plaintiffs left the city last July the two defendants entered their apartments and stole copier of 'Fay's Dream Book' and thon and there started out with a rival show called 'The Flamaturgists.'Against Woman Held For Passing Counterfeits. Mrs. Longworth Retains Coolness. Throughout the exciting scenes Mrs. Longworth remained cool and self possessed. Afterward she said that It was the worst crush she had ever seen. He told the girl If she would come and live with him be, would place the $7,000 in a bank in her name. Later Nickerson left Olneyvllle, he says for the last time. IJe has not seen his wife and told his friends that be hopes she Is happy. His daughter will live with her mother. The two troopers fired Into a crowd which was following them to the jail while they had a man • under arrest, and wounded Winkle, 14 years old. The president's purpose is to secure from absolutely dependable sources information that will establish clearly the fact that President Palma either does or docs not In his administration represent a majority of Cuban people. It will bo for Secretary Taft and Acting Secretary Bacon to determine for themselves this fact. The programme of exercises was carried out In the evening at Memorial hall, Governor Harris presiding. The speakers were William R. Day, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States; John W. Daniel, United States senator from Virginia; General Joseph McKay of Brooklyn, national commander of the Union Veteran legion, and General R. B. Brown, commander In chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. McKinley was unnble to attend the dedicatory exercises, but she was represented by her niece, Mrs. Ida McKinley Iiay. A Few Weeks Ago She Passed Two Spurious JIuir Dollars oil Max The jury agreed on a verdict In 20 minutes, acquiring the troopers and placing the cosfs on the county. Judge HeydJ charged the Jury as follows: "I am sending -to Havana," says the president's. letter, "the qperetary of war, Mr. Taft, and the assistant secretary of state, Mr. Bacon, as the special representatives of this government, who will render such aid as is possible toward these ends." Koginsky and lCntcr Refused to Take Tlicm Buck- Strong Case Worked Up Against Her. RERMTAL TESTIMONY. "That labor unions have a right to exist cannot denied and they have the right to qpfend themselves from corporate gre«(l and corporation oppression, and ihey have the right to strike. Corporate roads have also a right to run cars with men on hand and those whom they wish to employ. "When strlketg interfere they violate all that pertains to their interest. It then becomes the duty of the sheriff suppress the disorder that may ensue. In this case, according to the testimony, he could not enlist the service of the necessary deputies, the populace sympathizing with the strikers. Then he' applied for the State police. The cruiser Des Moines has already joined the Denver at Havana. The Marietta Is at Clenfuegos. The Dixie, with .100 marines aboard, from Guantauamo is making for the Cuban capital with all speed, while in home ports the Taconia is about to. sail for Cuba Mrs. Charles Gonzarre .the Italian woman arrested on the charge of passing counterfeit money and who Is in the Lackawanna county jail, will have to face evidence of the most damaging character at the hearing against her next Tuesday a'fternoon. Secret service men, aMert by local authorities, have been working up their case against the passers of counterfeit money, with the result that a strong case has been made out against the woman. A large number of subpoenaes have boen issued for local people who know anything of the cases. These include Mayor Langan, members of the police force and others. Damaging evidence has been dis- "Lambourne and Granat denied these statements. Lambourne said ho used to be employed by the Fays as a property man, and when he left them In July he 'determined to expose tho fraud committed by them on the public.' Partly In pursuance of this determination and partly as a matter of business, h® . advertised his play as 'The Flamaturgist8—A Feeze." President Roosevelt's Letter. President's Roosevelt's letter is worded as follows: PalmerCobleigh Contast Goes Unceasingly On. "My Dear Senor Quesada—In tills crisis in the affairs of the republic of Cuba 1 write you, not merely because you are the minister of Cttba accredited to this government, but been use you and I were intimately drawn together at the time when the United States intervened In the affairs of Cuba, with the result of making her an Independent nation. Yoii know how sincere my affection and admiration and regard for Cuba are. You know that I never have done and never shall do anything in reference to Cuba save with such sincere regard for her welfare. You a Wo know the pride I felt because it enne to me as president to withdraw the American troops from the Island of Cuba and o'.llcially to proclaim her Independence and to wish her godspeed in her career as a free* from Norfolk, to bo followed by the Cleveland aud the Newark. 8tatue Poor Man's Tribute. Marine Corps Ready. The memorial, the work of Herman A. McNeil of New York, may be termed the poor man's tribute to the late president, as half of the funds were secured by popular subscription. The legislature appropriated $25,000. " 'Duijng the performance,' continues Lambourne's affidavit, whereby the credulity and the gullibility of the public is sought to be aroused In order to advance the sale of the dreambook, Mrs. Pay, pretending to be in some imaginary state of mind reading or mesmerism, calls upon the audience to write questions upon papers, sign them with their names, and keep their minds upon the matter written about with the promise that the questions asked will be correctly answered. The Minneapolis, at Leajrue island under preparatory orders, Is ready to sail when the starting signal comes from Washington. Meanwhile the marine corps is In perfect readiness and expects to be uble to place 2,000 marlues aboard ship at a few hours' notice. ' Seems Certain That It Will Drag Over Until Monday—Testimony Today Was AH of the Ordinary Na- ture—Judge , Wlieuton The memorial is in the form of a semicircle. In the center of which ill the pedestal, surmounted by a Ugure of the dead president nine feet four inches in height. On either side of the semicircle are allegorical pieces. To the right Is a figure representing "Industry," and at Ills side Is a boy r«presenting "Education." To the left end Is the model of a woman typifying "Prosperity," a girl by her side "Peace." Testified Yesterday. Harrisburg, Sept. 16.—The hearing In the Congressional contest between Congressman Palmer and Dr. Coblcigh Harrlsburg has been an unceasing grind all day today. The only thing out of the ordinary Is the probability, amounting almost to a certainty, that the hearing will drag over until Monday. At the beginning of the a'ternoon session it seems Impossible that all the rebuttal testimony to be advanced by Dr. Cobleigh can be squeezed into the few hours remaining. The case will likely be concluded on Monday. •'Those who do not favor the existence of the constabulary must voice their convictions at the ballot box, not in disorder. The law must be recognized. covered in the case of the woman prisoner. Another proof that she has been passing coins of bad make other than by chance was discovered yesterday by Constable Mlohael Buckley, Thus it appears that within a short time an effective fleet of naval vessels will surround the island of Cuba, and they will lie well manned by marine contingents, making good a deficiency In the present equipment of the Den- who arrested her. M. Roginsky, a South Main street merchant, is the latest witness found. Mrs. Gonzarre had been a patron of the Roginsky store for the past two or three years, and Mr. Roginsky and his family knew her well by sight. Two weeks ugo she purchased a mattress in the store, for which she paid three dollars, two dollars in bills and two half dol- "Under the terms of the act, they had a right to arrest the man these two troopers were escorting to Jail. They testified he yelled 'scab' at them, a term of opprobrium among labor unions. Simple hooting or laughing is not a cause for arrest, but officers of the State police have decided that the yelling of the word 'scab' Is cause for arrest. They dislike the term and have Issued an order prohibiting the yelling of the word. As for myself, I think the ofTense of the man arrested was a trivial one. Probably If he had been brought before me for trial he would have oSten acquitted. "The questions are written upon pads, which are ostensibly plain sheets of paper, but which are so prepared that when one sheet Is torn off the writing can be shown by the use of charcoal powder upon the sheet underneath. These sheets are developed by confederates in the audience, cor-, rect answers are obtained from the questioners, and while Mrs. Fay ap-* pears on the stage ostensibly In a trance and Is covered by a veil, sho uses a telephone and the correct answers are conveyed through tubes from the audience room to the basement below the stage and from thera telephoned to Mrs. Fay. reiju'jlic REBELS OFFER TO GIVE IN. Fuller Declination Unauthorized. WisheD Well ts l3lsr.d New York, Sept. 18.—The following dispatch wus received nt the Independence league headquarters from George A. Fuller, who was nominated by the league for state treasurer: "Numerous statements purporting to quote me In reference to my nomination for state treasurer by the Independence league tend to place all concerned in a false position. I have authorized no statement, and when I shall have beeii formally notified of the honor the In dependence league does me I shall make proper reply defining my position.""I desire now through you to say a word of solemn warning to your people, whose earnest well wisher Iv am. For seven years Cuba has boon in a condition of profound peace and of steadily growing prosperity. For four yeans this peaC*e and prosperity have obtained under her own independent Liberal Leaders Try to Surrender to American Commander. Havana, Sept. 15.—Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberal party, who Is with the insurgents, and General Loynaz del Castillo, commander of the Insurgent forces in Havana provluce, have sent in two. more emissaries to Commander Colwell offering to come In and surrender on board the Denver. Commander Colwell replied that he was unable to Interfere and that President Falina was communicating with Washington In the matter. The emissaries stated that Zayas has telegraphed to the insurgent commander of every province to cease fighting because negotiations were pending for surrender to the American naval com- Thls afternoon is being given up to rebuttal testimony by Dr. Cobleigh's side. Nothing startling has been presented, and the hearing Is of a humdrum; nature. Mr. Palmer Is very hopeful of winning, judging that the court cannot help being impressed by the h'gh character of the witnesses who have testified in his behalf. This, he thinks, will have great weight with the court in~ its decision. The latest programme that can be gleaned is that the hearing of witnesses will bo closed, if possible, today, and that the closing arguments will be made on Monday. At this rate the caBe should bo In the hands of the judges by Monday evening at the latest. Mr. Roginsky took the money, but, as his sight Is poor, he detected nothing wrong with the silver. It was discovered next day that it was counterfeit, and Max Roginsky, jr., wont to the woman's home, in Browntown, and demanded good money for it. The woman refused to take it back and said she got it from a boardor. who had moved to Scrantofi. Twice afterward an effort was made to have her take back the counterfeit coins, but she refused. Mr. Roginsky threatened to prosecute her, but did not do so for business reasons. "Those men have Instructions from their superior officer to make arrests of people who Insulted them. Assuming they made arrests In good faith, according to orders, they had a right to do so. government. Her peace, prosperity and independence are now menaced, for of all possible evils that ran befall Cuba the worst is the evil of anarchy, into which civil war and revolutionary disturbances will assurely throw her. " 'The audience being mystified, tho plaintiff, John Fay, makes an announcement that Mrs. Fay cannot bo seen privately, and can be corresponded with only upon the purchase of her book, which contains a coupon authorizing the purchaser to correspondj with her. It is also announced that the purchaser will receive a fac simile of an Egyptian coin worn by Mrs. Fay, known as the 'Fay mascot,' which Is supposed to bring good luck to the person who carries It.' "Everybody has a right to be on the street, but he must take into consideration the facts that when rioting or semi-military law exists he takes his life in his own hands. The helmet of Melkrantz shows a dent anfl brick dust, and the defendants had a right to protect their prisoner. "Whoever Is responsible for armed revolution and outrage, whoever Is responsible in any way for the condition of the affairs that now obtains, is an enemy of Cuba, and doubly heavy Is the responsibility of the man who, affecting to he the especial champion of Cuban independence, takes any step which will jeopardize that Independence, for there is Just one way In which Cuban Independence can be secured, and that la for the Cuban people to show their ability to continue in their path of peaceful and orderly progress. Killed by a 8neeze. All doubt that Mrs. Gonzarre was the woman who passed the bad money on Roginsky was removed by a statement of Max Roginsky, jr., that he had seen the woman taken to the Laurel Line station on her way to the Lackawanna county jail and that she was the one who had said she got the bad money from a boarder. The hearing in her case is set for 4 p. m. Tuosday and that of the men for 8:30 a. m. Wednesday. New York, Sept. 15.—Charles Pfeffer, a grocer, of West New York, N. J., when delivering goods fell dead as he was about to enter the gate leading to the home of one of Ills customers. He sneezed loudly and immediately sank to the ground. The cause of death was given ns cerebral hemorrhage, which, it is said, might have been caused by his sneezing. Yesterday Afternoon. "Judgo Wheaton testiiled yesterday afternoon in behalf of Mr. Palmer. .He said it appeared to him as if the : plan was to count Mr. Palmer out.. Mr. Palmer, Attorney Fell, N. B. Rutter rind County Chairman * Hefferon ■ were fthf.es who testi'fied. All stated that the convention was orderly until Dr. Lako refused to announce the report of tho tellers. R. M. Hughes, Secretary Smith and Attorney H. J. Mahon were among others who testiiled. At tho, conclusion of the afternoon !CeasliDn most of the delegates wero allowed to go to their homes. nander "If these troopers after the throwing at them of bricks and stones deemed their lives in danger they had a right to fire. If the victim was in such a place that ho was struck and maimed he took tho risk that the law Cfoes not presume a person shall take on such occasions." President Palma has been granted by an extreme measure of congress the power to triple the force of rural guards, to double the force of artillery and the right to appropriate all public funds for the vigorous prosecution of the wgr. "As an Instance of tho Fays' methods, Lambourne tells that a man in the audience on one occasion produced a letter from ex-Judge Alton B. Parker and asked to have its contents described by Mrs. Fay. Mr. Fay, he says, went up to tho man, examined tho letter and made a copy of It which was transmitted to a person below the stage and telephoned to Mrs. Fay. Lambourne Includes a copy of the letter In his affidavit to show that It did really reach tho Fays. The Insurgents in Plnnr del Itlo province are moving eastward. The main )Dody of the Insurgents In Havana province are known to have moved neurer to Havana city. Handcar Goes Through Draw. In concluding, Judge Heydt says Toledo, O., Sept. 15.—At least seven and probably twelve men, supposed to be Italian railroad laborers, rode off the open draw of the Wheeling bridge on a handcar, and all are believed to have been drowned. The river hos been dragged, and the banks on both sides have been scoured. Two bodies have lDeen recovered. Their identity Is not known. Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash's. "If the jury finds that the defendants were in tho lawful performance of their duties as State policemen, and while conveying prisoners to the Ijehigh county prison the defendants were pursued by a large crowd of people at the time, that they were In danger of losing their lives or suffering great bodily harm and were unable to make their escape, then they were justified in defending themselves to the extent of using firearms; and if, while so defending themselves, a bullet accidentally struck a boy in the crowd they are excused", and the jury must find. tfte defendants not guilty." "This nation asks nothing of Cuba save that it shall continue to develop as It has developed during the past seven yonrs; that it shall know and practice the orderly liberty which will ussuredly liring an ever increasing measure of peace and prosperity to the beautiful queen of the Antilles. Our Intervention In Cuban affairs will only come if Cuba herself shows that she lias fallen into the Insurrectionary ha lilt, that she lacks tfie self restraint necessary to peaceful Relf government and tfiat her contending factions have plunged the country into anarchy. PUBLIC BURIAL CAUSES ARREST Maiiy rurnQrs are in circulation oi the disaffection of the police, and fears of attacks and uprisings have not wholly disappeared, though they have been lessened* by the presence here of the cruiser Denver and the knowledge that the United States is sending other warships to Cuban waters. "The affidavit further says that several persons, who bought Mrs. Fay's dream book, wrote letters to her asking questions of a personal and private nature. These questions were turned over to Lambourne-and other assistants, and they were required to make answer? ,0f a hature, all of the correspondence being subject to the ridicule of Mr. and Mrs. Fay. At the Instance of the board"' of health, two arrests, the first, that have over been made in Scranton for conducting a public funerat for a person dying of contagious disease, were made this morning. The warrants were served on Jonas Stepanaftckas, who claims that ho Is an undertaker and Anthony Tamancos, father of a :year old child which was burled from the family home on Sunday last, with public burial service. Stcpanauckas Is not a registered undertaker and his permits were secured through the firm of D. D. Jones and Son. The health officers claim that they had previously notified the man not to hold public services over the remains of this child. The fathor of the child lays all blame upou the undertaker and says he was ignorant that any wrong was being done. The hearing takes place this afCeruoon in police court. Much importance Is attached to the case, from the fact that whatever disposition is made of it it will establish a precedent for any that may follow. Personal registration in all cities of the third class is an imperative necescity. Those who do not register will be disfranchised in November. Everybody must register; there Is no exception to the rule, Next Tuesday is the last day but one for registering. Do not forget It If you wish to vote. Ethel Roosevelt Thrown From Buggy. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 15.—YVhlle driving from Sagamore Hill to Oyster Hay, M1ea Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of the president, was thrown out of her btiggy, her horse becoming frightened at an automobile. She was not hurt and drove back to Sagamore Hill. Senora Uosalle Abreu, a wealthy society leader, was arrested with holding meetings of conspirators in her home at I'alatlno, a suburb of the city. Through the efforts of her lawyer she was released on ball. "kamboqruc declares that he has in his possession some of the prepared slips used, by Mr. Fay. Lattibourne's partner, aranflt. has ffled an affidavit ,ln which he repeats the statements made by Lambourne. Appeala to Cuban Patriots. "I solemnly adjure nil Cuban pa triots to band togetb«t to sink all differences nnd personal munitions and to remember that the only way that they can preserve the Independence W the republic Is to prevent the Necessity of outside Interference by rescuing It from the anarchy of civil war. I earnestly hope that this word of adjuration of mine, given In the name of the American people, the stanchest friends and wellwlsliers of Cuba that there are In nil the world, will be taken as it is meant, will be seriously considered and, will be acted upon, nnd If so acted upon Cuba's permanent Independence, her permanent success as a republic, lire assured. "Under,/"- Twenty-seven militiamen were surprised and captured nt Wajny, In the outskirts of Havana, by revolutionists belonging to the band of General Castillo.\ Sultan to Receive Leishman. Washington, Sept. 15.—The state department received a dispatch from Ambassador Lelshman at Constantinople announcing that the sultan of Turkey would receive him on Sept. 21, when he will present his credentials us ambussador. ) tod Save* 15 to 25 percent "Decision on the Fay's application for an injunction against the defendarttfc was MtferveB.'' ■*« ;C■-Mf NEW MEAT MARKET. % . W. E. Sharp, the n' %et man, today entered oh a now vfenturo in addition t» his market. Ho has opened H meat market, using one-half o? his present storeroom for that purpo* and he will keap a full line of frMh meats. The market Is continued M before, giving housewives an opportunity to do all their shopping In one place if they wish. Thomas Reed, an experienced Btltcher, W In eUarge ot .the new department. Rebel Junta's Plan. New York, Sept. M—The rebel Cuban Junta announced that a plan to set up a provisional government In place of the "Palma dictatorship" has been formulated by the rebels and will lie put Into effect as sooh as General Pino Guerra; who is in the field at Plnar del Rio, is heard from. General Alfredo Zayas is the slated head of the new government, which will have Its capl- j tal anywhere lu Cuba the rebel leader | bappeus to be. Auatrplia Favors British Goods. Melbourne, Sej)t. 15.—The commonwealth house of representatives adopted it resolution giving n preference of 10 per cent to British goods imported In British ships. 8. Olmsted, justice of the 390 Parsonagfe street. AH col '-lm ton Shoe Store, w treaty with your govei Oysters received dally at Messick's. All best brands cigars, Gillespie's.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, September 15, 1906 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1906-09-15 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, September 15, 1906 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1906-09-15 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19060915_001.tif |
Language | English |
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Full Text | WEATIIEK CONDITIONS. *\ THE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. 111. Tomorrow for For the People of Plttston and Eastern Pennsylvania. Jk I* * Vicinity. Pair tonight and Sunday; warmer Sunday. I f 4 ALti THE HOME NEWS. 57TH YEAR. I WKBKLY E8TAIILISHBD 1850. 1 DAILY KST. BY TIIEO. HAItT 1882. 1 PA., I p: 'EN PAGES CUBANS WARNED ; BY ROOSEVELT M' fAl it nient I, as president of the United States, har.e a duty in this matter which I cannot shirk. The third article of that treaty explicitly confers upon the United States the right to Intervene for the maintenance In Cuba of a government adequate for the protection of life, property and Individual liberty. The treaty conferring this right is the supreme law of the land and furnishes me with the right and the means of fulfilling the obligation that I am under to protect American Interests. E CALL FAYS FAKES Assassin Was About to Kill Him Today. The Temple Iron Co. had to fight a small mine Are in lto Mt. Lookout colliery, In Wyoming. The officials announced today that the blaze was extinguished last evening, after several hours' hard work. The fire was found in the Marcy vein, close to the place where John P. Martin, the fire boss, was overcome yesterday. It was probably the fumes arising: from it that overcame him. After the r«s-cuing party hrfd removed Mr. Martin from the mine a lire fighting party was organized and the work of extinguishing the blaze taken up. It was in an abandoned chamber and had a small start in a piece of solid coal and also In the waste material scattered about. The fire was stubborn for a time, but was finally over, come and the colllary is working as usual today. The fire was started by a small gas "feeder." STATE POLK POWER. Panic at Its Unveiling in Columbus, 0. Veteran Returns, Finds Wife Wedded Again. Performances Declared to be Fraud. Tells Minister Quesada In= surrection Must Stop. TWO WOMEN INJURED SEIZED JUST IN TIME GOES AWAY FOREVER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS "The Information at hand shows that the social bonds throughout the island have beeu so relaxed that life, property and Individual liberty are no longer safe. I have received authentic Information of Injury to and destruction of American property. Crush Was to See Mrs. Nich- Armed With Bomb, Dagger Was Unable Even to Get His Fight Between Fays and Former Employes. „; and Revolver. INTERVENTION SUGGESTED olas Longworth. Daughter. Columbus, O., Sept. 15.—The unveiling of the McKinley statue at the statehouse grounds took place last night, although slated for the afternoon, because of a panic among the afternoon crowd. Wiesbaden, Prussia, Sept. IB.—Arm- Armed with a bomb, a revolver and a dagger, a Russian student named Rosenberg today made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Count WItte, former Russian premier and plenipotentiary to the Portsmouth conference, which arranged the peace treaty between Russia and Japan. Only prompt action by detectives saved the premier. Providence, R. I., Sept. 15.—George Nlckerson, forfflt;''. - well known resident of Oineyvllle aud who was supposed to have been dead for the last nine years, returned to bis home In that section of the city. lie found that his wife, who hnd mourned lilni for dead, had married and was living with a second husband. PIttston people will recall "The Fays," who appeared in this city a couple of years ago, giving alleged mind reading performances, and they will bo interested in the following article, taken from the New York Times, where legal proceedings are in progress between "The Fays" and former employes of the couple, the upshot being an exposure of the alleged fake methods used by them: Imperative For Island's Sake That Hostilities Cease. "It Is in my Judgment Imperative for the sake of Cuba that there shall be an immediate cessation of hostilities and some arrangement which will secure the permanent pacification of thq island.Says Hostilities Must Stop. Fifty thousand persons surged about the stand erected in the cupltol grounds, frantic to secure a glimpse of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, the president's daughter. TAFT AND BACON SENT TO HAVANA "I am sending to Havana the secretary of war, Mr. Taft, and the assistant secretary of state, Mr. Bacon, as the special representatives of this government, who will render such aid as Is possible toward those ends. I had hoped that Mr. Hoot, the secretary of stute, could have stopped in Havana 011 ills return from South America, but the seeming imminence of the crisis torblds further delay. The attack was made at Soden, a watering place near here, -where Cont Wltte had gone to drink the medicinal waters. As Witte was leaving his carriage to enter a hotel Rosenberg made his attac'k. Detectives who were guarding M. Witte seized the student before he could throw his bomb or use his other weapons. The would-be assassin was overpowered and taken to jail. During bis absence from borne Nfckerson bad not communicated with his wife or nuy of his relatives, and lience when Mrs. Nickerson, after wearing lier widow's weeds for the retiulreiL Legal Rights Explained By The citowd was so large arid crrtmped that It got beyond control, uiul the shrieking of women and children who were caught lu the crush rapidly worked the crowd into a frenzy. Many women fainted and were carried out by the police. Two Women had to be removed in an ambulance. "The benchers An Justice Newburffers' part of the court sat up and took notice jW6ite«jJay when affidavits were read purporting to expose Secretary of War, With Assistant Secretary, to Investigate Situation For United States Government—President Professes 8incere Affection and Admiration For Cuba and Says This Nation Seeks Only Its Orderly Development, Peace and Prosperity—Adjures Island Patriots to Sink Differences and Personal Ambitions — Cannot a Judge;' length of time, cast them aside the methods of 'The Marvelous Fays," who have appeared at various roof gardens in this city in a sort of mindreading performance described in bridal attire and married Thomas Curley Nlckerson's relatives were present at the reception and the ceremony acfigmpanylng the wedding. In the Lehigh County Court, Judge Heydt Says that tlic Constabulary Arc Justified in Shooting If Tlielr Lives arc Iinpcril- Governor Harris attempted to stop the panic, but failed. Mrs. Longworth was told to arise in an effort to quiet the crowd, but men began to yell and women screamed. Mrs. Longwortli coolly waved her hands, and the governor and others tried again to stop the panic. Suddenly Mrs. Longworth grasped the cord and unveiled the statue, but even this did not avail, and the whole programme was declared off for the time. their programmes .as a 'wonderful work of thaumaturgy,' and 'occult demonstrations extraordinary.' "Through you I desire In this way to communicate with the Cuban government and with the Cuban people, and accordingly I am sending you a copy of this letter to be presented to President Palma and have also directed its immediate publication." Count Witte did not lose his nerve in the presence of the danger which menaced him, although he paled slightly, and thanked the police oilloers who had saved him. Fought In Spanish War. In the meantime Nickerson, who had enlisted at the outbreak of the Spnnish- Amerlcan war, went to the Philippines. He asserts that he has saved $7,000. eel Willie on Duty. "The affidavits describe Mrs. Fay, who says she is 'a daughter of India, possessing the art of tho East India Yogi and famed Mahatmas,' as really a native of a little town near St. Louis, Mo. Then they profess to tell just how she does .the things which have puzzled the roof garden audiences. Shirk Duty to Intervene Imposed, on Him by Treaty — Cordon of United States Warships to Surround Disturbed Country. In the Lehigh county court, Judge Heydt, of Carbon county, defined the legal rights of the State Constabulary. He was called upon by Judge Trexler to preside at tho trial of Sergeant H. P. Hunt and Private Thomas Melkrantz, of the Heading troop, which was summoned to Allentown last June to preserve order during the strike of the employes of tho Lehigh Valley Transit Co. He called at the office of a mill In which his daughter/ who when he saw her last was a little girl, was working. He told her that he had heard that her mother, bis wife, was married again and that he did not want to see her and thus cause her what be called unnecessary pain. MORE EVIDENCE FOUND It Is otliclally announced that Secretary of War Taft will leave Washington for Havana tomorrow morning. He will be accompanied by Robert Bacon, assistant secretary of state. They will go to Havana on board a naval vessel. Warship to Carry Taft. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 15.—In a letter to Senor Don Gonzalo de Qucsada, Cuban minister to the United States, President Roosevelt, after professing his personal friendship and that of this country for Cuba, warns the minister that unless there shall be an immediate cessation of hostilities he will consider It his duty to Intervene in the affairs of the Cuban republic. "It all came out In an action brought by Mrs. Eva Fay, the Yogi's daughter, and her husband, John T. Fay, for an injunction restraining Herbert Lambourne and Louis Granat from using the name 'The Fays," In any play they may produce. Tho Fays made affidavit that the defendants had for some time been employed by them, and that when the plaintiffs left the city last July the two defendants entered their apartments and stole copier of 'Fay's Dream Book' and thon and there started out with a rival show called 'The Flamaturgists.'Against Woman Held For Passing Counterfeits. Mrs. Longworth Retains Coolness. Throughout the exciting scenes Mrs. Longworth remained cool and self possessed. Afterward she said that It was the worst crush she had ever seen. He told the girl If she would come and live with him be, would place the $7,000 in a bank in her name. Later Nickerson left Olneyvllle, he says for the last time. IJe has not seen his wife and told his friends that be hopes she Is happy. His daughter will live with her mother. The two troopers fired Into a crowd which was following them to the jail while they had a man • under arrest, and wounded Winkle, 14 years old. The president's purpose is to secure from absolutely dependable sources information that will establish clearly the fact that President Palma either does or docs not In his administration represent a majority of Cuban people. It will bo for Secretary Taft and Acting Secretary Bacon to determine for themselves this fact. The programme of exercises was carried out In the evening at Memorial hall, Governor Harris presiding. The speakers were William R. Day, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States; John W. Daniel, United States senator from Virginia; General Joseph McKay of Brooklyn, national commander of the Union Veteran legion, and General R. B. Brown, commander In chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. McKinley was unnble to attend the dedicatory exercises, but she was represented by her niece, Mrs. Ida McKinley Iiay. A Few Weeks Ago She Passed Two Spurious JIuir Dollars oil Max The jury agreed on a verdict In 20 minutes, acquiring the troopers and placing the cosfs on the county. Judge HeydJ charged the Jury as follows: "I am sending -to Havana," says the president's. letter, "the qperetary of war, Mr. Taft, and the assistant secretary of state, Mr. Bacon, as the special representatives of this government, who will render such aid as is possible toward these ends." Koginsky and lCntcr Refused to Take Tlicm Buck- Strong Case Worked Up Against Her. RERMTAL TESTIMONY. "That labor unions have a right to exist cannot denied and they have the right to qpfend themselves from corporate gre«(l and corporation oppression, and ihey have the right to strike. Corporate roads have also a right to run cars with men on hand and those whom they wish to employ. "When strlketg interfere they violate all that pertains to their interest. It then becomes the duty of the sheriff suppress the disorder that may ensue. In this case, according to the testimony, he could not enlist the service of the necessary deputies, the populace sympathizing with the strikers. Then he' applied for the State police. The cruiser Des Moines has already joined the Denver at Havana. The Marietta Is at Clenfuegos. The Dixie, with .100 marines aboard, from Guantauamo is making for the Cuban capital with all speed, while in home ports the Taconia is about to. sail for Cuba Mrs. Charles Gonzarre .the Italian woman arrested on the charge of passing counterfeit money and who Is in the Lackawanna county jail, will have to face evidence of the most damaging character at the hearing against her next Tuesday a'fternoon. Secret service men, aMert by local authorities, have been working up their case against the passers of counterfeit money, with the result that a strong case has been made out against the woman. A large number of subpoenaes have boen issued for local people who know anything of the cases. These include Mayor Langan, members of the police force and others. Damaging evidence has been dis- "Lambourne and Granat denied these statements. Lambourne said ho used to be employed by the Fays as a property man, and when he left them In July he 'determined to expose tho fraud committed by them on the public.' Partly In pursuance of this determination and partly as a matter of business, h® . advertised his play as 'The Flamaturgist8—A Feeze." President Roosevelt's Letter. President's Roosevelt's letter is worded as follows: PalmerCobleigh Contast Goes Unceasingly On. "My Dear Senor Quesada—In tills crisis in the affairs of the republic of Cuba 1 write you, not merely because you are the minister of Cttba accredited to this government, but been use you and I were intimately drawn together at the time when the United States intervened In the affairs of Cuba, with the result of making her an Independent nation. Yoii know how sincere my affection and admiration and regard for Cuba are. You know that I never have done and never shall do anything in reference to Cuba save with such sincere regard for her welfare. You a Wo know the pride I felt because it enne to me as president to withdraw the American troops from the Island of Cuba and o'.llcially to proclaim her Independence and to wish her godspeed in her career as a free* from Norfolk, to bo followed by the Cleveland aud the Newark. 8tatue Poor Man's Tribute. Marine Corps Ready. The memorial, the work of Herman A. McNeil of New York, may be termed the poor man's tribute to the late president, as half of the funds were secured by popular subscription. The legislature appropriated $25,000. " 'Duijng the performance,' continues Lambourne's affidavit, whereby the credulity and the gullibility of the public is sought to be aroused In order to advance the sale of the dreambook, Mrs. Pay, pretending to be in some imaginary state of mind reading or mesmerism, calls upon the audience to write questions upon papers, sign them with their names, and keep their minds upon the matter written about with the promise that the questions asked will be correctly answered. The Minneapolis, at Leajrue island under preparatory orders, Is ready to sail when the starting signal comes from Washington. Meanwhile the marine corps is In perfect readiness and expects to be uble to place 2,000 marlues aboard ship at a few hours' notice. ' Seems Certain That It Will Drag Over Until Monday—Testimony Today Was AH of the Ordinary Na- ture—Judge , Wlieuton The memorial is in the form of a semicircle. In the center of which ill the pedestal, surmounted by a Ugure of the dead president nine feet four inches in height. On either side of the semicircle are allegorical pieces. To the right Is a figure representing "Industry," and at Ills side Is a boy r«presenting "Education." To the left end Is the model of a woman typifying "Prosperity," a girl by her side "Peace." Testified Yesterday. Harrisburg, Sept. 16.—The hearing In the Congressional contest between Congressman Palmer and Dr. Coblcigh Harrlsburg has been an unceasing grind all day today. The only thing out of the ordinary Is the probability, amounting almost to a certainty, that the hearing will drag over until Monday. At the beginning of the a'ternoon session it seems Impossible that all the rebuttal testimony to be advanced by Dr. Cobleigh can be squeezed into the few hours remaining. The case will likely be concluded on Monday. •'Those who do not favor the existence of the constabulary must voice their convictions at the ballot box, not in disorder. The law must be recognized. covered in the case of the woman prisoner. Another proof that she has been passing coins of bad make other than by chance was discovered yesterday by Constable Mlohael Buckley, Thus it appears that within a short time an effective fleet of naval vessels will surround the island of Cuba, and they will lie well manned by marine contingents, making good a deficiency In the present equipment of the Den- who arrested her. M. Roginsky, a South Main street merchant, is the latest witness found. Mrs. Gonzarre had been a patron of the Roginsky store for the past two or three years, and Mr. Roginsky and his family knew her well by sight. Two weeks ugo she purchased a mattress in the store, for which she paid three dollars, two dollars in bills and two half dol- "Under the terms of the act, they had a right to arrest the man these two troopers were escorting to Jail. They testified he yelled 'scab' at them, a term of opprobrium among labor unions. Simple hooting or laughing is not a cause for arrest, but officers of the State police have decided that the yelling of the word 'scab' Is cause for arrest. They dislike the term and have Issued an order prohibiting the yelling of the word. As for myself, I think the ofTense of the man arrested was a trivial one. Probably If he had been brought before me for trial he would have oSten acquitted. "The questions are written upon pads, which are ostensibly plain sheets of paper, but which are so prepared that when one sheet Is torn off the writing can be shown by the use of charcoal powder upon the sheet underneath. These sheets are developed by confederates in the audience, cor-, rect answers are obtained from the questioners, and while Mrs. Fay ap-* pears on the stage ostensibly In a trance and Is covered by a veil, sho uses a telephone and the correct answers are conveyed through tubes from the audience room to the basement below the stage and from thera telephoned to Mrs. Fay. reiju'jlic REBELS OFFER TO GIVE IN. Fuller Declination Unauthorized. WisheD Well ts l3lsr.d New York, Sept. 18.—The following dispatch wus received nt the Independence league headquarters from George A. Fuller, who was nominated by the league for state treasurer: "Numerous statements purporting to quote me In reference to my nomination for state treasurer by the Independence league tend to place all concerned in a false position. I have authorized no statement, and when I shall have beeii formally notified of the honor the In dependence league does me I shall make proper reply defining my position.""I desire now through you to say a word of solemn warning to your people, whose earnest well wisher Iv am. For seven years Cuba has boon in a condition of profound peace and of steadily growing prosperity. For four yeans this peaC*e and prosperity have obtained under her own independent Liberal Leaders Try to Surrender to American Commander. Havana, Sept. 15.—Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberal party, who Is with the insurgents, and General Loynaz del Castillo, commander of the Insurgent forces in Havana provluce, have sent in two. more emissaries to Commander Colwell offering to come In and surrender on board the Denver. Commander Colwell replied that he was unable to Interfere and that President Falina was communicating with Washington In the matter. The emissaries stated that Zayas has telegraphed to the insurgent commander of every province to cease fighting because negotiations were pending for surrender to the American naval com- Thls afternoon is being given up to rebuttal testimony by Dr. Cobleigh's side. Nothing startling has been presented, and the hearing Is of a humdrum; nature. Mr. Palmer Is very hopeful of winning, judging that the court cannot help being impressed by the h'gh character of the witnesses who have testified in his behalf. This, he thinks, will have great weight with the court in~ its decision. The latest programme that can be gleaned is that the hearing of witnesses will bo closed, if possible, today, and that the closing arguments will be made on Monday. At this rate the caBe should bo In the hands of the judges by Monday evening at the latest. Mr. Roginsky took the money, but, as his sight Is poor, he detected nothing wrong with the silver. It was discovered next day that it was counterfeit, and Max Roginsky, jr., wont to the woman's home, in Browntown, and demanded good money for it. The woman refused to take it back and said she got it from a boardor. who had moved to Scrantofi. Twice afterward an effort was made to have her take back the counterfeit coins, but she refused. Mr. Roginsky threatened to prosecute her, but did not do so for business reasons. "Those men have Instructions from their superior officer to make arrests of people who Insulted them. Assuming they made arrests In good faith, according to orders, they had a right to do so. government. Her peace, prosperity and independence are now menaced, for of all possible evils that ran befall Cuba the worst is the evil of anarchy, into which civil war and revolutionary disturbances will assurely throw her. " 'The audience being mystified, tho plaintiff, John Fay, makes an announcement that Mrs. Fay cannot bo seen privately, and can be corresponded with only upon the purchase of her book, which contains a coupon authorizing the purchaser to correspondj with her. It is also announced that the purchaser will receive a fac simile of an Egyptian coin worn by Mrs. Fay, known as the 'Fay mascot,' which Is supposed to bring good luck to the person who carries It.' "Everybody has a right to be on the street, but he must take into consideration the facts that when rioting or semi-military law exists he takes his life in his own hands. The helmet of Melkrantz shows a dent anfl brick dust, and the defendants had a right to protect their prisoner. "Whoever Is responsible for armed revolution and outrage, whoever Is responsible in any way for the condition of the affairs that now obtains, is an enemy of Cuba, and doubly heavy Is the responsibility of the man who, affecting to he the especial champion of Cuban independence, takes any step which will jeopardize that Independence, for there is Just one way In which Cuban Independence can be secured, and that la for the Cuban people to show their ability to continue in their path of peaceful and orderly progress. Killed by a 8neeze. All doubt that Mrs. Gonzarre was the woman who passed the bad money on Roginsky was removed by a statement of Max Roginsky, jr., that he had seen the woman taken to the Laurel Line station on her way to the Lackawanna county jail and that she was the one who had said she got the bad money from a boarder. The hearing in her case is set for 4 p. m. Tuosday and that of the men for 8:30 a. m. Wednesday. New York, Sept. 15.—Charles Pfeffer, a grocer, of West New York, N. J., when delivering goods fell dead as he was about to enter the gate leading to the home of one of Ills customers. He sneezed loudly and immediately sank to the ground. The cause of death was given ns cerebral hemorrhage, which, it is said, might have been caused by his sneezing. Yesterday Afternoon. "Judgo Wheaton testiiled yesterday afternoon in behalf of Mr. Palmer. .He said it appeared to him as if the : plan was to count Mr. Palmer out.. Mr. Palmer, Attorney Fell, N. B. Rutter rind County Chairman * Hefferon ■ were fthf.es who testi'fied. All stated that the convention was orderly until Dr. Lako refused to announce the report of tho tellers. R. M. Hughes, Secretary Smith and Attorney H. J. Mahon were among others who testiiled. At tho, conclusion of the afternoon !CeasliDn most of the delegates wero allowed to go to their homes. nander "If these troopers after the throwing at them of bricks and stones deemed their lives in danger they had a right to fire. If the victim was in such a place that ho was struck and maimed he took tho risk that the law Cfoes not presume a person shall take on such occasions." President Palma has been granted by an extreme measure of congress the power to triple the force of rural guards, to double the force of artillery and the right to appropriate all public funds for the vigorous prosecution of the wgr. "As an Instance of tho Fays' methods, Lambourne tells that a man in the audience on one occasion produced a letter from ex-Judge Alton B. Parker and asked to have its contents described by Mrs. Fay. Mr. Fay, he says, went up to tho man, examined tho letter and made a copy of It which was transmitted to a person below the stage and telephoned to Mrs. Fay. Lambourne Includes a copy of the letter In his affidavit to show that It did really reach tho Fays. The Insurgents in Plnnr del Itlo province are moving eastward. The main )Dody of the Insurgents In Havana province are known to have moved neurer to Havana city. Handcar Goes Through Draw. In concluding, Judge Heydt says Toledo, O., Sept. 15.—At least seven and probably twelve men, supposed to be Italian railroad laborers, rode off the open draw of the Wheeling bridge on a handcar, and all are believed to have been drowned. The river hos been dragged, and the banks on both sides have been scoured. Two bodies have lDeen recovered. Their identity Is not known. Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash's. "If the jury finds that the defendants were in tho lawful performance of their duties as State policemen, and while conveying prisoners to the Ijehigh county prison the defendants were pursued by a large crowd of people at the time, that they were In danger of losing their lives or suffering great bodily harm and were unable to make their escape, then they were justified in defending themselves to the extent of using firearms; and if, while so defending themselves, a bullet accidentally struck a boy in the crowd they are excused", and the jury must find. tfte defendants not guilty." "This nation asks nothing of Cuba save that it shall continue to develop as It has developed during the past seven yonrs; that it shall know and practice the orderly liberty which will ussuredly liring an ever increasing measure of peace and prosperity to the beautiful queen of the Antilles. Our Intervention In Cuban affairs will only come if Cuba herself shows that she lias fallen into the Insurrectionary ha lilt, that she lacks tfie self restraint necessary to peaceful Relf government and tfiat her contending factions have plunged the country into anarchy. PUBLIC BURIAL CAUSES ARREST Maiiy rurnQrs are in circulation oi the disaffection of the police, and fears of attacks and uprisings have not wholly disappeared, though they have been lessened* by the presence here of the cruiser Denver and the knowledge that the United States is sending other warships to Cuban waters. "The affidavit further says that several persons, who bought Mrs. Fay's dream book, wrote letters to her asking questions of a personal and private nature. These questions were turned over to Lambourne-and other assistants, and they were required to make answer? ,0f a hature, all of the correspondence being subject to the ridicule of Mr. and Mrs. Fay. At the Instance of the board"' of health, two arrests, the first, that have over been made in Scranton for conducting a public funerat for a person dying of contagious disease, were made this morning. The warrants were served on Jonas Stepanaftckas, who claims that ho Is an undertaker and Anthony Tamancos, father of a :year old child which was burled from the family home on Sunday last, with public burial service. Stcpanauckas Is not a registered undertaker and his permits were secured through the firm of D. D. Jones and Son. The health officers claim that they had previously notified the man not to hold public services over the remains of this child. The fathor of the child lays all blame upou the undertaker and says he was ignorant that any wrong was being done. The hearing takes place this afCeruoon in police court. Much importance Is attached to the case, from the fact that whatever disposition is made of it it will establish a precedent for any that may follow. Personal registration in all cities of the third class is an imperative necescity. Those who do not register will be disfranchised in November. Everybody must register; there Is no exception to the rule, Next Tuesday is the last day but one for registering. Do not forget It If you wish to vote. Ethel Roosevelt Thrown From Buggy. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 15.—YVhlle driving from Sagamore Hill to Oyster Hay, M1ea Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of the president, was thrown out of her btiggy, her horse becoming frightened at an automobile. She was not hurt and drove back to Sagamore Hill. Senora Uosalle Abreu, a wealthy society leader, was arrested with holding meetings of conspirators in her home at I'alatlno, a suburb of the city. Through the efforts of her lawyer she was released on ball. "kamboqruc declares that he has in his possession some of the prepared slips used, by Mr. Fay. Lattibourne's partner, aranflt. has ffled an affidavit ,ln which he repeats the statements made by Lambourne. Appeala to Cuban Patriots. "I solemnly adjure nil Cuban pa triots to band togetb«t to sink all differences nnd personal munitions and to remember that the only way that they can preserve the Independence W the republic Is to prevent the Necessity of outside Interference by rescuing It from the anarchy of civil war. I earnestly hope that this word of adjuration of mine, given In the name of the American people, the stanchest friends and wellwlsliers of Cuba that there are In nil the world, will be taken as it is meant, will be seriously considered and, will be acted upon, nnd If so acted upon Cuba's permanent Independence, her permanent success as a republic, lire assured. "Under,/"- Twenty-seven militiamen were surprised and captured nt Wajny, In the outskirts of Havana, by revolutionists belonging to the band of General Castillo.\ Sultan to Receive Leishman. Washington, Sept. 15.—The state department received a dispatch from Ambassador Lelshman at Constantinople announcing that the sultan of Turkey would receive him on Sept. 21, when he will present his credentials us ambussador. ) tod Save* 15 to 25 percent "Decision on the Fay's application for an injunction against the defendarttfc was MtferveB.'' ■*« ;C■-Mf NEW MEAT MARKET. % . W. E. Sharp, the n' %et man, today entered oh a now vfenturo in addition t» his market. Ho has opened H meat market, using one-half o? his present storeroom for that purpo* and he will keap a full line of frMh meats. The market Is continued M before, giving housewives an opportunity to do all their shopping In one place if they wish. Thomas Reed, an experienced Btltcher, W In eUarge ot .the new department. Rebel Junta's Plan. New York, Sept. M—The rebel Cuban Junta announced that a plan to set up a provisional government In place of the "Palma dictatorship" has been formulated by the rebels and will lie put Into effect as sooh as General Pino Guerra; who is in the field at Plnar del Rio, is heard from. General Alfredo Zayas is the slated head of the new government, which will have Its capl- j tal anywhere lu Cuba the rebel leader | bappeus to be. Auatrplia Favors British Goods. Melbourne, Sej)t. 15.—The commonwealth house of representatives adopted it resolution giving n preference of 10 per cent to British goods imported In British ships. 8. Olmsted, justice of the 390 Parsonagfe street. AH col '-lm ton Shoe Store, w treaty with your govei Oysters received dally at Messick's. All best brands cigars, Gillespie's. |
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