Pittston Gazette

              f ;$aSet$c r I WEATHER CONDITIONS. D THE HOME PAPER. Forecast tTntn 8 |». in. Tomorrow fw V;.' Eastern Pennsylvania. For tlie People of J"»t8tou aud .Vicinity. Fair tonight a TT. . , c. Historica1 Society / * D ALL THE HOME NEWS. 57TH YEAR. I WBRKLY ESTABLISHED 18K0. ) DAILY EST. BV THEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., MONDA , SEPTEMBER 17,1906. two OEN' FORTY CBN' A COPY. I A MONTH. f 8 PAGES. DEATH OFTREPOFF FALSE ALARM AGAIN. HUNS HONOR US. BELL TOLLED FOR SINNERS TO RETURN ASSASSIN AGAIN. TRUCE IS CALLED. been ordered to Cuba because of his Intlinate knowledge of the country and of the insurgents themselves, Bhould reach Washington- from the Pacific coast next Thursday and arrive In Havana next Sunday. The false Are alarm joker Is still In existence and working at his old game. This morning about 4.3# an alarm was sent In from box 62, corner of Main and Railroad streets, from which a false alarifc was sent in only a few mornings agd. The department responded to And nb sign of a fire and the box open. The j firemen are aroused over what they Justly consider an outrage and every '.effort will be piit forth to capture the person who is causing all the annoyance to the Are fighters by getting, them out of bed at very uncomfortable hours. This is the third time within a week that a false alarm has been sent in from the lower end of town, and in each instance it has been registered at times when the general run of people, including most of the firemen, are in bed. Mission Opened In Church of St. President Palma Orders Op, erations Suspended. Hated Man Expired Alone in Fittingly Unveil Statue of George Washington. Mary's of the Assumption Church Attempt on Russian General It would require but a day or two to throw a large force of soldiers Into Cuba. There Is only one army transport on the Atlantic coast—the Humner of New York, which lias received owners to go to Newport News—but naval vessels and commercial vessels could be used us transports. by KccUunptorists. Today. His Cabinet. A mission was opened yesterdaymorning at the 10 o'clock mass in St. Mary's of the Assumption church, Rev. Father Scholle, of the Redemptorist order, is in charge, and another Redemptorist missionary is expected to arrive this afternoon. There was a high mass yesterday morning and a sermon, and the evening services were started last evening. Special prayers were said last evening for the return of sinners, who had fallen away, and while they were being recited the bell was rung to remind those careless In their faith of the time of grace. The masses in the morning will be at 5 o'clock and 8:30 and services will be held each evening at 7:30. It has not been decided how long the mission will last. ROOSEVELT'S ADVICE. UNIVERSALLY HATED SING NATIONAL AIRS WAS SHOT AT WARSAW Government Officials Hurry The cruisers Denver, Des Moines and Dixie are at Havana now, and the gunboat Marietta is at Cicnfnegos. The cruisers Tacoma and Cleveland are ou their way down the Atlantic coast and will reach Havana In about three days. The Clevelaud has started, but has been delayed by a storm off the Capes. The Tacoma was also delayed, but reach Havana about Wednesday.His Life Was Constantly "Old Glory" Waved in City of Budapest. Victim is President of Court Martial. for Conference. Sought by Assassins. Budapest, Sept. 17.—Oeorge Washington day was celebrated in Hungary's capital, and the entire population from morning until night guve itself up to enthusiasm over the unveiling ou monarchical territory of a monument to the iirst president of the United States. Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 17.—The first echo of the death In St. Petersburg on Saturday night of General Trepoff, was heard here today in an attempt to assassinate General Dorszewskl, president of the court martial board before which terrorists have been tried under the new plan of the government of trying all persons accused of revolutionary activity before military tribunals. Dorszewiski was dangerously if not fatally wounded. Havana, Sept. 17.—An extraordinary gazette contains this decree, signed by President Palma, on the. recommendation of Secretary of Tubllc Works Montalvo: St. Petersburg, Sept. 17.—From the imperial palace at I'eterhof were given out details of the last hours of General Dmitri Feodorovich Trepoflf, commandant of the palace, who died suddenly of angina pectoris. HELMET WAS SHOT OFF. "All campaign operations are suspended, and in consequence the government forces will net only on the defensive throughout the republic. The secretary of the interior will Issue all the necessary orders for the execution of this decree." The battleships Louisiana, Virginia and New Jersey, which left Newport, have been ordered down the Atlantic coast on a "shakedown" cruise, but have been directed to Jceep In touch with the government at Washington by wireless telegraph. General Tropoff, feeling relieved of the trying duty of protecting his imperial master, who has gone on a cruise to BJorko, retire £40 his cabinet to rest and gave orders that he Rhould not be disturbed until dinner was served. When at half past 7 o'clock dinner was announced General Trcpoff did not answer the call, and finally a member of bis staff at 8 o'clock knocked at the door of his cabinet. Receiving no reply, he entered and found the general lying stretched out at the foot of bis couch with a newspaper in his Irand dead. It was plain that he had died shortly after he retired to the cabinet and bad been lying for three hours where he fell. Although he died a natural death, the threat of the revolutionists last winter that he would not die by being shot or blown up with a bomb, but would be killed In his own bed, is clearly brought to mind. Stata Constable Had Ex- A HORRIFYING TRAGEDY The stars and stripes and the Hungarian colors intertwined were to be seen everywhere. In the morning there were special sermons in many of the churches, the preachers calling attention to tfie Importance of the event. Thousands of persons lined the streets through which passed an imposing parade to the city park, in which the monument stands. Thirty thousand persons were in the park, which was surrounded by many thousands more. tremely Narrow Escape. Incidentally the attack on the presl» dent of the court martial board Is the answer of the terrorists to the condemnation of several victims in vai;i-cfus parts of the empire who were sentenced to death. In trying to assassinate Dorszewski, the terrorists were only carrying out a threat that they would kill any officer who dared to serve on one of courts which should condemn a terrorist. Far from considering American Intervention us something to be dreaded, the Cubans almost universally regard it as the most desirable consummation possible. All the business Interests are anxious for intervention, and even politicians admit that It would be the best outcome. Among Cuban business men the only foar Is that Intervention may be only temporary. President Fnlma himself desires protection, but,not permanent Intervention. The navy could put from 4,000 to 5,000 bluejackets ushore In Cuba in from twenty-four to thirty-six hours. Two thousand marines can be rushed Into Cuba on short notice. Two Boys Burned to Death Private Smith, With Another Consta- ble, Was After Foreigner for Hunting Illegally When the Near Nanticoke. Latter Turned and Shot at Hint. HANDS OFF CUBf* *AYS BRYAN Tlicy Were Playing in Tlicir Father's Private Herbert Smith, a member of the State constabulary, was shot at by a man he was trying to arrest, whllo doing duty at Yatesville yesterday, and his helmet was blown from his head by a larfe charge of bird shot. The foreigner who did the hooting madq his eitcape. A search Is now in progress far him, and every effort will be put forth to effect his capture. Francis Kossuth, Hungarian minister of commerce, who unveiled the statue, and Count Albert Apponyl, minister of worship, represented the Independence party at the ceremonies, but were not present in their capacities as government officials. Farm Barn, When the Structure Declare* We Have No Business With Became Afire and It Was The attack on Dorszewski occurred at 11 o'clock this morning while he was driving through the Alexander Square in his carriage. An unknown man fired at him, the bullet going true. The would-be assassin made his escape without difficulty. Island's Local Affairs. Impossible to Kilter the Roanoke, Va., Sept. 17. — William Jennings Bryau Rave the first expression he has made on the present Cuban situation. When Interviewed In his ear just before he left here for Lynchburg and asked If he would say anything about the situation In Cuba and whether In his opinion the United States should Intervene Mr. Bryan dictated the following statement: Building and Try to Following Roosevelt'* Advice. Members of the government say they arc following the advice contained in President Roosevelt's letter; that they have no objection to the friendly assistance of the United States if it becomes necessary, but they believe they tan settle the trouble between the government and the revolutionists without intervention. At least, they say. they are muklng an attempt and with fair prospect of success. Save Them Americans In Budapest. A horrifying tragedy occurred this morning near Nanticoke. two children being burned to death In a barn fire. The Are occurred on the farm conducted by Mr. and Mrs. James Badman, near the Auchincloss colliery, and the victims were their children— John, aged five years, and James, aged three years. About 10 o'clock the farm barn was discovered to be on fir£. There were no means at hand to fight the fire, and the building was soon a mass of flames. The two boys had been seen around the barn shortly before the fire broke out, and. it being feared that they were In the structure, every possible effort was made to enter the barn. The fire was so hot, however, that it was worse than useless to attempt to enter the building. After the embers had cooled sufficiently search was made and the charred bones of the boys were found. The origin of the fire is a mystery, but there is a report in circulation that the barn may have been set on Are, as a stranger was in the vicinity of the Badman place last night and was overheard to say that he had fixed Badman.THREE MEN INJURED. The attendance Included numerous members of the diet, the various municipal officials, Mr. Chester, the American consul general; 500 Hungarian- Americans headed by ~E. T. Kohanyl of Cleveland, O., and delegates from patriotic societies in all parts of Hungary.Death by Poison 8uspected Reports having been sent to the constabulary headquarters that Sunday shooting and Ashing were being practiced by foreigners in Yatesville, Privates Smith and Frank Gray wero sent out to patrol the section. As they were approaching the dam they heard the sound of shooting and, running their horses they soon reached the side of the pond and saw a foreigner fishing for minnows with a net. A gun lay close by him and the two men dismounted and went forward to arrest him. When he saw them he picked up his gun and started to run. They followed him. Smith in the lead. Just as he reached the brush. Smith was about to close in on him when, without warning, he raised his gun and fired. The shot would have struck Smith in the head had he not fallen to his knees as the man raised the gun. As it was they tore his helmet to pieces, tearing it off at the sweat band. This stopj.# the officers and the foreigner made good his chance to escape. Private Smith and Private Grubgeld have been detailed to hunt the man down and are scouring the Yatesville section in search of him. Following the shooting a squad of constables were sent to the vicinity, but they were unable to locate the foreigner wanted. Smith is certain he could Identify him. There Is a Widespread suspicion that General Trepotfs death was caused by poison, but this Is officially denied. Serious Boiler Explosion in "I am very glad that the administration recalled the troops landed at Havana. While we should do all In our power to bring about peace by offering the good offices of our country, we have no business Interfering with their local affairs. They must settle the disputes among themselves, but I would bo glad If lDoth parties would be willing to accejK mediation with the idea of bringing about an agreement through the good offices of our government." General Orloff, who was General Trepoff's temporary successor while Tre poff was taking a short rest recently, will be succeeded by General de Dloulln, ex-prefect of police of St. Petersburg, as temporary commandant of the palace, the emperor having telegraphed tills order from BJorUo. The appointment, however, is In uowlse permanent.Wilkesbarre. The decree caused great surprise, as for the past few days the government officials have been strongly against negotiating with the rebels. Iligli Pressure Boiler at the Hazard Prior to the unveiling united choirs sang the Hungarian and then the American national anthem and other hymns. Wire Rope Works Kxploded— Much Damage Wts Done to It was prompted by General Menocal, who went to Secretary Montalvo and urged him to make the strongest possible effort to Induce President Palma to take President Roosevelt's advice and avoid Intervention by requesttrig a truce and trying to have the Cubans come to an agreement among themselves. the Plant and Two Work- The monument was unveiled amid scenes of great enthusiasm. Herr Kakovski, vice president of the chamber of deputies, was the orator of the day. He dwelt at length on Washington's great work for the cause of civilization, not only for the United States, but for all the world. men and a Passerby Painfully Injured The post of commandant of the imperial pclace Is a special appointment made by the emperor and always Is held by a strong and loyal man. Amoug the candidates for the position Is General Orloff, who was named to replace General Skallon as governor general of Warsaw, but was not anxious to leave a court post for one so fraught with danger. General Mossoloff, chief of the imperial chancellery, also is a powerful candidate, but General de Dioultn, who, with General Trepoff, had la charge the maintenance of order In St. Petersburg during the big strikes, seems most likely to be the man to be given the post. Three men were injured and considerable damage was done this morning by a boiler explosion at the Hazard Wire Rope Works, in Wilkesbarre. The explosion occurred about ten minutes to six o'clock, and Its cause is a mystery. The boiler which exploded is a high pressure boiler of the tubular pattern, and a portion meas-- uring about six feot In diameter and weighing several thousand pounds was hurled through the brick wall of the boiler room, then across a 40-foot alley and through the brick wall of the .engine room, finally landing against the engine, which was badly damaged. The boiler house and tkjo engine house were badly wrecked by the explosion. BASEBALL Results of Games Played In National, American and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Chicago— Pittsburg, 1; Chicago, 6. Ulldebrutui. .Eeitt; * Mor.;n. At Cincinnati—St. Louis. 1; Cincinnati, 1 Rhoailes, Marshnll; Ewlnsr. Schlel. Second gumCv-St. Louts. Cincinnati, ! (five Innings). Thompson, Noonan; Es- Blcks. McLean. At a banquet at night Herr Bauzy toasted President Roosevelt and Consul General Chester proposed the health of the king of Hungary. After the decree was Issued government emissaries were sent in automobllos to confer with the Insurgents. Confer With Insurgents. General Mcnoeal, accompanied by Cbngtessmhh Gnbln and Goreia Vista, the youngest son of Callxto Garcia, drove toward where Alfredo Zayas was encamped with Castillo's forces, not far from Santiago do Ins Vegas. Other? went to Guanajay, which placit was occupied by a large body of insurgents under Congressman Campos Marquettl. The latter had Mayor Galles and the 200 volunteers defending the towh cooped up In a barrack and surrounded by a swarm of rebels. The mayor Wfls still holding out when the peace emissaries arrived. Meanwhile Campos Marquettl was threatening to blow up the barrack with dynamite.Michigan Loaes Ex-Governor. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 17.—Former Governor Aarou T. Bliss of Michigan Is dead at Sacred Heart sanitarium of apoplexy. lie camo to Milwaukee fot treatment lu July, lie was horn In Smlthfleld, N. Y., lu 1837 and served lu tbe Union nrmy, rising to the rank of captain. He served in congress In 1880-01 and was commander of the Michigan G. A. R. in 1807. His term as governor expired Dec. 31, 1902. H« was a Republican. CAUSED TROUBLE. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. w. r.. p.c. w. l. p.c Chicago... 106 32 . 7(10 Cincinnati 53 78 .431 New York KG 48 .B42 Brooklyn. 55 78 .414 Pittsburg. 83 51 .020 St. Louts. 48 89 .350 Phlla'phla 62 72 .403 Boater^. 43 03 .310 AMERICAN LEAlnTE. At Chicago— Detroit, 0; Chicago, 2. Silver, Schmidt; Altrock, Roth. At St. LouIb—Cleveland. 2; St. LiOUls, 0. Bernhard, Clark; Howell, Spencer. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. William Lukasavage, of Butler alley, was arrested last evening by Officer Price for creating a disturbance near his home. He sent for the officer to arrest his son, but when Price reached the house he found the son asleep in bed and the father making a disturbance. Neighbors complained about him and he was locked up. At a hearing this morning he was fined $2 or 24 hours in jail. His wife paid his fine. After the money was paid over Lukasavage wanted to know If a cigar didn't go with settling up, and he felt that he was being Imposed upon when the mayor refused to hand over a Ha- Leader In Oppression. At the time of the explosion, William Lutz and Daniel Cunningham, employes who were known as gaa producer men, their work being to take charge of a gas machine, were working on the. second floor Just over the boiler, and they were hurled out viciously through the opening in tho brick wall, landing in the midst of tho debris. Lutz will probably lose the sight of one of his eyes, and he was also badly bruised. Cunningham's injuries consist of burns arid bruises on the body. The third man injured was George Eveland, who is employed in the Wilkesbarre Cutlery Works. He was passing along the rope works, on his way to work, ju?t as tho explosion occurred, and ho was knocked down and partly covered by the brick and woodwork thrown out by the boiler. His Injuries consist principally of bruises and are not considered serious. Generul Trepoff, whose name was Indelibly linked with reaction and oppression in Russia, was In many respects a remarkable man. He was a natural despot, a tyrant by inclination, education and conviction. It was he who became the guiding spirit of the reaction after Nicholas II. had Issued his famous manifesto in the fall of 1005 promising the people a share In the government. Holding the posltiou of master of the palace, In league with the court Intriguers who were determined to restore the old regime, he constantly had the emperor's ear and was In a position to poison the emperor's mind against Wltte and all who stood for the Liberal regime. SCHOOLS CLOSED BY AN EPIDEMIC Diphtheria 1 Cages in Minookn—Disease W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. Chicago... 81 51 .014 St. Louts. 00 CO .500 New York 80 52 .000 Detroit.... 00 71 .402 Phlla'phla 74 57 . 505 Wash'ton. 51 82 . 38S Cleveland. 73 57 .502 Boston.... 43 92 .318 EASTERN LEAGUE. At Montreal—Baltimore, 1; Montreal, 2. Says Rockefeller Has Gnomes. Not Very Fatal as Yet—Two Chicago, Sept. 17.—Gnomes, the funny little creatures with round, floppy ears and pointed red caps, are the actual financiers of the world. Johu ID. Rockefeller is said to he simply Jammed full of these Imps, and every man in Wall street who Is successful Is simply beset by theui. Such Is the doctrine set forth by Colonel Henry Steele Olcott, the octogenarian chief ol the Theosophk-al society. Deaths Itcsult. Quarrel Over Gambling. The Mlnnoka public schools wore today closed down for an Indefinite period, owing to a scourge of diphtheria that has been attacking the children of the town. There is an exceptionally large number of cases and the disease Is spreading dally. Dr. Houser, of Taylor, a member of the State Board of Health, has notified the authorities at Harrisburg and asked for assistance 'to fight the epidemic. Thus far the scourge has not resulted very fatally, only two deaths having resulted from it. For six hours the two forces had lalu several hundred feet apart, apparently dreading to come to close quarters with the machete. An occasional shot was lDelng Hrod when the automobile, displaying a white flug, came spinning aldpg the magnlllcent highway. In a fisw minutes the news had been told, nnd the rebels and loyalists, forgetting tlrelr recent little differences, pitched camp together and fell to gambling. No one was hurt In the play at actual war, but an hour after the gambling began one man was stabbed in the side. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. llulTalo 81 53 .004 Newark... 01 09 .481 Jersey C'y 76 65 .677 Provt'ence 62 71 .406 Baltimore. 75 50 .673 Montreal. 67 70 . 426 Rochester. 70 62 . 530 Toronto... 44 86 .338 vana. WON THE PIANO. The Broad street theater was packed to the doors last Saturday night, when the piano offered by the Aubrey Stock Co. was chanced off. Several men in the audience wero picked as judges, and the company took no part in deciding the question. The lucky number was held by William Caldwell, of 24 Wilford street, Upper Pittston. Caldwell got his ticket after 8 o'clock Saturday night and was occupying standing room,- every seat having been taken when he airrlved at the box office. Matteawan Estate For Mrs. Thaw. Newburg, N. Y., Sept. 17.—Harry K. Thaw's mother la reported to have obtained an option for the lease of tho Howlaiul estate at Tloronda, a suburb of Matteawan. The property Is near the Matteawan State Hospltnl For the Criminal Iusane, and the negotiations are thought to Indicate that Mrs. Thaw expects that her sou will be committed to that Institution for the murder of Stanford Whlto. General Trepoff would have been fifty-one years old Dec. 15. For several months he had beten suffering from a heart affection and asthmatic troubles and some time ago was forced to abandon a large amount of the rontlne work Included in his duties as commandant of the palace, but remained In office and was still In touch with the emperor. Cloudburst In Nebraska. Jackson, Neb., Sept. 17.—Wuter from a cloudburst rushed down the valley of Elk creek, sweeping away hundreds of tons of hay, drowning hogs, flooding cellars, washing away railroad tracks and doing other damage aggregating $100,000. The wave of water In the creek when It struck Jackson was seven feet high. When London bid Blfftke. RALLY DAY WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL Writing in 1387, a chrouicler tells of a sudden eartbquako in England tkqt did a good deal of Unmagq among the churches in London: "The great clock bell in the palace at Westminster stroke of itself against the hammer with the shaking of tho earth, as divers other clocks nnd bells in the steeples of the city of London and elsewhere did the like. A piece of the Temple church fell down, and some stones, fell from St Paul's church, and at Christ's church, near to Newgate market, in the sermon while, a stone fell from the top of the same church, which stone killed out of hand one Thomas Qrey, an apprentice, and another stone fell on his fellow servant, named Mabel Everett, and so bruised her that she lived but four days after, This earthquake endured in or about Lotion, not passing one minute of an hOtir, and \yas no more felt. But afterward in Kent and on the seacoast it was felf three times." It goes without saying tbat the people all fell a-praylng. i Much doubt Is expressed as to whether the rebels will accept peace proposals .which do hot Include elections for plijetm of senators and congressmen elected last December. The United States auxiliary cruiser Rlxte received orders from Washington to, proceed, to Clenfnegos. It Is believed, that the small force of the gunboat Mhrjettn Is not considered a sufficient guard owing to the besieged conditions of the city. The Rally Day services In the Broad St. M. E. Church yesterday were a decided success. Seventeen persons were received into full membership In the church from probation, six by letter and two on probation, making a total of 80 received into full membership within the past three months. The dollar feature resulted in filling the collecting places both morning and evening, the total amount being $190. This was the largest basket collection in the history of the church. The congregations were large and appreciative and testified to the loyalty and Interest of the members and friends In the services, as they are ordinarily conducted without outside attraction. The Brotherhood meeting at 9:30 a. m. greatly appreciated the able and Instructive address of Rev. R. C. Burch, of the M. P. Church. The Sunday school programme was woll rendered by members of the school, assisted by Mr. Nattrass and Miss Huntley with violin and piano. The Sunday school made a good offering. For two years he was constantly living under the threat of assassination, with even members of his own family among those seeking to take his llfo. He was frequently called the most hated man In Russia. Some Sllpa of Speech Parisians Object to Resting. Defaulter Alexander Caught. Many persons are lu the habit of saying "Two pair of shoes" Instead of "Two pairs of shoes," In the mistaken belief that the word pair should not be pluralized because it is plural in meaning. It means two of a kind and Is therefore used In a plural sense, but we should say "one pair," all the same. An error Is often made also In plurallslng the word "teaspoonful." It Ss not "teaspoonsful," but teaspoonfuls." In other words, It Is not the teaBpoon'that should be plurnlised, but the quantity; not the measuring article, but what It measures. Paris, Sept. 17.—Although a majority of the stores here complied with the compulsory weekly rest day law, several remained open, causing numerous demonstrations. Tho police were forced repeatedly to charge a mob of 400 persons In the Ternes district, arresting twenty of them. Other demonstrations were dispersed. Augusta, Oa., Sept. 17.—Thomas W. Alexander, head of the largest cotton firm In Augusta, who two months ago dlsappeased after having defaulted foi a sum approximately $206,000, has been arrested by a detective agency In Pittsburg and has agreed to come hack to Augusta without requisition papers. M. O. Viotory In Chicago. Chicago, Sept. 17.—The cause of municipal ownership won a decided victory here when Judge Thouias G. Wlndes in tlie circuit court refused to enjoin the city authorities from Issuing certificates under the Mueller law for the purchase of the local street railway companies in any sum not over $75,000,000. This was the first hearing In the case, and the matter will be taken to the supreme court of the state. Tiie usual rumors that an endeavor will lxD made to occupy Havana soon are In circulation, hut it is not believed the Insurgents In Havana province are •ufilclently concentrated to make such an attempt. Newspapers Adopt Revised Spelling. Indianapolis, Ind„ Sept 17.—The Indianapolis, the Terre Ilaute and the Muncle Star newspapera announce that they will put Into effect In their news and editorial columns the spelling of ISO of the 300 words recommended by the Carnegie spelling bonrd and Indorsed by President Roosevelt. In the use of the remaining 111 words old terms will be retained for the present. Root Leaves Callao For Panama. Lima, Peru, Sept. 17.—The United States cruiser Charleston, with Secretary of State Root on hoard, left Callao for Trnama. More than 2,000 persons participated In the municipal ball In honor of Secretary Root. TAFT TO MAKE PEACE. Doing to Cuba to Act as Mediator, He "What is the most Important thing about Dandling a sailboat T" Essential Knowledge. Says. Washington, Sept. 17.—"I am going to Cuba as a mediator," was all Secretary Taft would say about his mission 'before he left for Havana. He explained that any further statement he might make might complicate a delicate situation. Mr. Taft's movements will be governed by conditions us he flndB them upon arrival In Havana. Killed by Thrown Pocketknife. OH !D»fttars at Aa&'e. Tho old salt looked the novice over thoughtfully and then replied, Knowl'ig hf '* to Washington Ht»r. St. Auguatlne, Fla., Sept. 17.—Robert White and Louis Bunch quarreled here over 75 cents. White threw a pocketknife with great force, the blade penetrating Buach's heart and causing hta death. YOUTHFUL THIEVES. A Child'* Way of Patting It. Impressionism without precocity of-| ten distinguishes the untaught literary craftsmanship of childhood. A- sentence from a little schoolgirl's essay quoted by T. E. Harvey In a pamphlet on "Tho London Boy's Saturday" Is a striking Instance. Every one who has seen a bank of bluebells (wild hyacinth) will have noticed the peculiar vapory quality of the color. This twelve-year-old girl expresses It thus: "There were a lot of hyacinths growing, and the air about a yard from the ground looked quite blue." The transference of the color from the flowers to the air gives the effect with the touch of a literary artist. Children or® sometimes equally skillful in striking off a difficult definition. It was a Manchester schoolboy who In answeir to i the question, "What W a hint?" replied' torsely, "Half a tell."—Manchester Guardian. - FELL OUT OF BED; DISLOCATED ARM A crowd of youngsters from Dupont, who are evidently organising a foot ball team, came to this city last Saturday night for some equipment. They went to the sporting goods store of W. L. Krisc ana one of them asked to see foot ball trousers. While he was looking at them the other boys secured several pairs of shin guards and rushed from the store. They' made their escape successfully, but Mr. Krlse held the remaining boy and took him to the city lockup. At flrst he said he would not tell on the other boys, bue he ended up by denying that he knew them, although he admitted they came from Dupont on the same car with him. He was not held. Four-Year-Old ITpix-r PIttMton B( Victim of Peculiar Accldcnt The party is compound, besides Mr. raft, of Acting Secretary of State Baron, Edwin V. Morgan, American minister to Cuba; Captain Frank R. Mc- Coy, U, 8. A., aid; F. L. Calms, surveyor of the port of Manila; J. M. Mn;las, Interpreter; William A. Newcotne, lecretary to Mr. Bacon; John G. Rockwood, stenographer to Mr. Taft; Mr. Schroenrick, Interpreter 4f the state lepartment; William Pannell, messenger for the secretary of war; Robert Dey, messenger for the acting secretary ot state. Greehwich, Conn., Sept. 17. — Miss Jennie Ray, twenty-three years old, is In the Greenwich General hospital bo badly injured that she may die; Her Injuries are the result of a runaway horse Jumping Into an automobile in which sho and two other women and a baby were riding. Horse Jump* Into Auto. at Ills Home. And Save 15 to 25 A four-year-old child, Robert Si der, son of Robert Snyder, of Cornel street, met with a peculiar accide last evening about 6 o'clock. He v In bed for a nap, when he slipped o\ the edge of the bed and fell to tl. floor. He landed on his left arm. whir wa.C dislocated at the elbow. Dr. Jf nlngs was called to attend him. VITil fllUlS Curc Nervous Disease*. •iifiUUJU —Dr. Oidmnn's Prescription— StrenifUien« tbnnsrrei, Flnild* up worn out men Mill women. Prioe 50 Oti. Gab Service it tour (ML Any hour of day or night; hauling of all klnda; coach hire for wedding* or funeral*, button's livery. Both phones. per cent Sold nnd recommended by Mayo Bros' Pharmacy, 87 Armory Block, Plttston: Evans' Pharmacy, 623 IjUrerne Avenue, West Plttston. Get Your Fresh Mrato and Red Star Stamps at Hallock's Meat Market, 40 S. Main. tJenernl Frederick Finiston, who h«» 'Boston Shoe Store, 79 N. Main St. Mttslon, Novelty itoves and ranges. Ash. All best brands cigars, Gillespie's. Novelty stovea ana nam. Anh%.