Pittston Gazette

              WKATUER CONDITIONS. / TILE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow lor Fop the People of Plttston and Eastern Pennsylvania, .Vicinity. Pair tonight and xb""™'' ,rical Soc'f" AIjIj tile home news. 57TII YEAR. t wkk: 1 DAll.Y :t,y rsTAitMSiiRO i«rDo. H8T. BY THKO. HART 1882, P1TTHT0N, PA., WE VN ESDAY, SEPT. 19, 1906. TWO CENTS A copy. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH. J 8 PAGES. ARRIVED IN CUBA. PASTOR RESIGNS. PRIMARY VICTORS UNDER FALL OF ROCK. FIRE IN NEW YORK SINGING FESTIVAL. A WRECKED CITY. The Rev. J. M. Harrington has resigned the pastorate of the Christian Churches of Benton and Stillwater, Columbia county, because official members of Ills church were employes of the McHenry DCstiHing Co. He seriously objected to their serving the communion and at the same time retaining their position at the distillery. John Capro, an Italian living on Lambert street, wus hurt yesterday afternoon while at work in No. 14 colTiery, of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. He Is a miner and was helping to load a car of coal, when a piece of top rook fell and struck him on the leg, fracturing the hone. He suffered also from severe scalp wounds. He was removed to his homfc and attended by Dr. McGlnty. The greatest interest has been aroused over the grand Ringing festival which is to be held at Luna Park tonight by the United German and Swiss Singing societies of Scranton. The festival will be conducted by Prof. Paul Musaeus. who will, have 10!? voice* under hih direction. The programme Is a delightful one, consisting almost entirely of famous German vocal gems. The societies Interested are, the Scranton Llederkranz, South Side Saengerrunde, Arbiter Fort-Bildungs Vereln, Grutli Gesangverriln and the Sweltzer Maennerchor, who were the winners of many valuable prizes In saengerfests held in various parts of the country. Parsons and Murphy Win in Twelve Families Had Nar- Many Lives Lost in the Ty- Taft and Bacon Now in Ha- New York. row Escape. phoon. vana. !*. I REBELS TALKING WAR When he found that they would not give up their work at the distilllery or their official position in the church, the pastor, who Is a man of strong convictions on the liquor question, re- DISORDER AT POLLS FIREMEN'S GOOD WORK VESSELS SHATTERED. ADJUSTMENT BOARD IN SESSION HERE Some Victims Were Unconscious When Rescued. Palma's Forces Not Equal to signed Murphy Will Not Speak on American Steamer and Trad- Insurgents. Mr. Harrington has stoice accepted a position as lecturer for the State Prohibition party, and will make a tour of the State. His wife will accompany him as soloist. Hearst. Lehlgli Valley Knglieers' Hoard Con- er Damaged. sidering Schedule for Next Year— GOALDALE SECURES PRESIDENT MITCHELL Havana, Sept. 19.—Secretary of War Taft and Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon arrived here on the United States cruiser Des Moines. Those Present New York, Sept. 19.—Twelve families had a narrow escape today In an early morning lire which broke out in a tenement house in Amsterdam avenue. Only heroic work by the tiremen saved the« lives of several in- WOMAN WAS HELD; MEN DISCHARGED New York, Sept. 10.—The results of the primary election in New York show that Mayor McCIellnn has been beaten in his light for Democratic leadership and Benjamin B. Odell lost control of the Republican organization In New York. The primaries were hotly contested, and there was much disturbance and lighting at the polls. The board of adjustment of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Lehigh Valley Is in session In the rooms of the Fraternal Order of Ragles. The purpose of the meeting Is to tlx a schedule for the coming year. It Is sold that the chief demand will be for a ten hour run as a maximum for all engineers. Several new questions will be brought up when the board meets the Valley officials. The board Is composed of the following: James Freeman, of 13fli6ton, chairman; Joseph B. Hoffman, of Jersey City; Oscar Klcrkner, of Hazleton; Amandus Rehrlg, of Lehighton; Thomas Durant, of JOlmira; F. A. Callan, of Buffalo; T. H. Stevens, of Bethlehem, and Edward Smith, of this city, Ilougkong, Sept. 11). — The damage done by the typhoon which struck the hurltor and city of Hongkong has not been fully estimated. The harbor Is strewn with the wreckage of vessels, uative and foreign; hundreds of llvtis have been lost, and property wortli many millions of dollars has been destroyed.Secy. D. J. Blaney, of Coaldale local union, and J. F. McElhenny, president of the sub-district 1, has received the assurance of John Mitchell, president of the Mine Workers, that he wltll spend Monday, Oct. 29, which is Mitchell Day, at Coaldale, and deliver an address. As a result of the notification Coaldale local Is making preparations to celebrate the day |n an elaborate manner. It Is expected that every local In District No. 7 w!Hl be represented In the demonstration to be held, as well as a majority of locals from District No. 9, which may make it one of the largest labor gatherings ever held In the history of the coal fields.—Pottsville Republican. Upon reaching Havana Secretaries Tal't and Bacon were taken by United States Minister Morgan to his home at Marianao, a suburban resort on the shore about ten miles from Havana. A small detachment was sent to Marianao from the cruiser as a guard of Hearing in ilie Counterfeiting Cases In mates. Seranton This Morning—Woman Starting In the cellar the llames ate their way to the stairway and soon wore blazing fiercely, rising toward the roof. Escape for all the occupants waii cut off by the stairs before the llames were discovered. The six families occupying the front of tho building were taken from the llro escapes by firemen, but in the rear mn»re difficulty was found in getting out the occupants. When it was supposed everyone had been removed a shout was raided, "Where are the Shannons?" They occupied the third lloor rear apartment and had not been accounted for. Still in .Jail A hearing was held this morning in the office of the United States commissioner, in Scranton, in the cases of the four Italians from this city charged with counterfeiting. At the hearing of the three men no evidence strong enough to hold them was produced and they were accordingly discharged. Among the witnesses who appeared against the woman. Mrs. Charles Oonwirro, were Max Roglnsky, jr., Miss Craig and Constable Buckley. The evidence was strong against her, and at first the commissioner was inclined to hold her under heavy bail, but, when it was learned that she has a young family he relented and fixed bail at $300. Up to thJis afternoon the woman had been unable to secure a bondsman. Mayor MeClcllan's defeat was complete and decisive. The result of the struggle for the mastery between the Qulgg-Odeil forces and the Parsonslllgglus men was more closely contested, but so sure was Parsons of victory that two hours after tbe polls had closed lie announced he hud won safely and sent a message to that effect to President Roosevelt, who replied with congratulations. honor. Without any warning, save a low barometer, the furious typhoon struck the harbor and city. This base of operations was selected by Secretary Taft In the belief that his party will thereby enjoy greater freedom in working out the policy of the For two hours the terrible wl)|d blew, und when the storm was over the harbor was literally strewn with the wrecked craft and the streets and seawalls of the city were piled high with ocean liners, junks, sampans and ferryboats.THE Y. M. C. \. OPENING Through the' smoke and llames firemen fought their way to the Hati There they fouml the family of seven huddled near a window with wet handkerchiefs tied across their faces waiting for rescue. All members of the family but the father and husband became uncdnsclous upon reaching the ground, but were revived. The lire caused a loss of $100,000. PAINFULLY HURT In Brooklyn, Senator MeCarreu won, having little opposition. Harry Pureed, of Cornelia street, Upper Pittston, waa 'severely hurt yesterday at Coxton. He was grinding a piece of steel on an emery wheel, when it slipped and his hand came In contact WUh the wheel. The thumb and palm were painfully cut. The Injured man is confined to his home. Hundreds of Boat*'Sunk. I'earl river was crowded with boats, and the storm sent hundreds of these to the bottom. What number of natives perished with the utter destruction of their boats cannot be estimated.' Borough President Ilnffen of the Bronx, at whom the McClellan ax has been especially directed, swept his entire borough handily, winning his light in all three of the Bronx boroughs. Hundrads of People Were in Attendance. FAIR REGISTRATION. The fury of the wind waa Irresistible. Vessels were pitched ashore as though, thrown there out of a sling, the piers of the water front were demolished,' and unnumbered steam launches and lighters foundered. The McClellan victories were confined to a few districts. Candidate Arre»t«d. Splendid Programme of Music anil WEST SIDE BRIDE; PITTSTON GROOM MISSIONARY WORKERS. With Boss as his candidate for leader he won the Eighteenth, James Ahearn won the Nineteenth, Sheriff Nicholas J. Hayes was successful in the Twenty-eighth, and Perclval E. Nagle was a victor in the Thirtieth after scenes of rioting which led to his arrest.Recitations Was Rendered—In" About 1,300 Out of 1,900 tcrnntionul Certificates and Passed the Test. Drary l*rlzes Awarded nnd Frank I*. Jordan and Miss Nora M Ladies of Wyoming District So far as can be counted In the prevailing confusion four British war ves-' sels, two French war boats, seventeen steamers of different nationalities and two sailing vessels were wrecked or damaged, to say nothing of the unrecorded smaller craft. Plans For Coming School MolTat Wedded at High Noon In Year Outlined. St. John's. Assemble Here. One Day Left Yet, But Tliose Register- Some 300 or 400 people gathered at the Y. M. C. A. Inst everting to attend the fall opening, which had special reference to the educational department, in view of the opening of the night schools on Oct. 1st. The educational department of the association's work has bepn very successful during the past teYi years, and the Interest manifested In the exercises last evening would Indicate that the coming year will fli*l the various classes well filled students and a good work being dune toward giving young men Instruction along the practical lines that will best serve them in their varied employments. There are 15 different branches to be taught, a new feature being the Bible classes, which will be held on Friday evening and which will be conducted on the same systematic lines as the St. John's church was the scene of a very pretty wedding today at high noon. The happy couple are among the prominent young people of the two Ptlttstons, the groom being Frank P. Jordan, son of Alderman John Jordan and wife, of Upper Pittston, and the bride. Miss Nora M. Moffat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Moffat, of 307 Warren street, West Side. Many friends of the couple gathered In the handsome church edifice and witnessed the ceremony, at which Rev. 11. D. Jordan officiated. Miss Langan was at the organ, and as the bridal party walked up the aisle played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin. Preceding the bride and groom walked the bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Anna Gallagher, of Scranton, and Stephen Jordan, of Lehighton, a brother of the groom. Father Jordan awaited the party at the altar and the vows were taken. During the ceremony the "Flower Song" wa£ played. Mendelssohn's wedding march was the recessional number. ing on That Day Can Be Stopped Animal Convention In Al«l of Foreign From Voting Unless Their The sweep of the Bronx by Haffeu was startlingly complete. It was in the Bronx that the McClellan ax had been most heavily swung, and there his recent appointee for park commissioner, Joseph I. Berry, was beaten easily by a llaffen man. Missions Was Held in tlie Broud Ship Blown Ashore. Taxes arc Paid 30 Days Street M. E: Cliurcli—The The American trading ship S. P. Hitchcock was taken up bodily by the hurricane and thrown high and dry on shore. ROBERT BACON Before Election, American government for the ending of the Insurrection than at a Havana hotel. Business Proceedings— As predicted Din the Gazette yesterday the registration after 4 o'clock In the afternoon picked up considerably, and in most of the wards the registration was quite heavy in the evening. However, there are still fully 600 who voted last November who have not as yet registered. There win be more day, in October, which will be the last before the fall election. Persons who register the last day can be prevented from voting unless they have their taxes paid a month preceding the election. Reports of OIHcors The British gunboats Moorhen, Bob- In nnd Phoenix and the torpedo boat destroyer Talyr dragged their anchors the eutlre length of the harbor, wore driven nsliore and are leaking badly. Secretaries Taft and Bacon, it is well understood, are determined not to become identified with the leaders of either of the opposing parties until they have had an opportunity to observe actual conditions. The voting on the Democratic side was extremely heavy. Kncournglng. Ladies interested in foreign mission work representing the various churches of the Wyoming District of the Methodist Episcopal church, are assembled in the Hroad St. M. E. church today. They are holding the annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Wyoming District, and the convention is proving very successful. Charles F. Murphy issued the following statement: The French torpedo boat destroyer Fronde was dashed again** the destroyer Franclsque, wrecking the latter und causing the loSfl of twenty lives, including four officers. "The New York county delegation remains intact and will go to Buffalo to vote under the unit rule, lu my opinion.''Tfio -lnsinwentn, It Is asserted, could occupy Murlmiao with the preateat ease, but Alfredo Zayas. president of the Liberal party, who has just roturned from nn automobile trip to the west, in the course of which he consulted with several of the insurgent leaders, stated that he had prevailed 011 them not to come within twenty miles of Havana. Murphy Silent About Hearst. Au unkuown steamer Collided wlttxj the British steamer Strathinore, seriously damaging the latter. The British steamer l.oong Sang collided with the British steamer Chip Sblng, with slight damage. If It be true that Murphy is a supporter of W. It. Hearst, then In all probability the Independence league candidate will be nominated In Buffalo, but the Tammany leader declined to commit himself beyond saying that the delegates from New York county would not be for District Attorney Je- The first, session was convened at 9:45 this morning, with the district president Mrs. G. K. Powell, of Wilkesbarre, in the chair. The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. Ilenry Tuckley, of Scranton, assisted by Mrs. Llewellyn and Mrs. Miller. A table has been prepared and is given below containing the approximate registration. The list is not exact, as far as regards the registration, hut it is approximately correct. It is An excellent programme was presented, having been arranged joliintly by the educational and membership committees. The president of the association, Alexander Sloan, presided, and the opening prayer was offered by Rev. A. H. Wheeler. - other classes its follow The river J)out Fatshang fouled the French mull boat Polynesian. The British steamer Monteagle, belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railroad company; the German steainet Signal, the German steamer Kroma Luykeu, the British steamer Changshu, the German steamer Sextn, the KoWloon ferryboat and aMvater boat were driven ashore. Rebels Want Leaders Released. Ward Registered; Vote Inst Xov 135 142 78 170 185 141 The bride made a very pretty appearance in a gown of white silk aeo- Man, over taffeta, trimmed with lace. She wore a white picture hat and carried a shower bouquet Of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore a gown of pink silk mulle and a black picture hat, and she carried pink roses. Senor Zayas positively declared that the insurgents will not negotiate for pence until the government releases all those who are held in prison on charges of conspiracy. Senor Zayas is very anxious to talk with Secretary of War Tatt and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon personally. lie declares that'the Liberals have no confidence in the government's promises. First rorne. Greetings were extended to the delegates by Mrs. Emily Smith, of this city, on behalf of the Pittston society. Mrs. Smith's remarks were very interesting, being principally of a reminiscent nature. She mentioned the fact that the last time for the district convention to be held in the Broad street church, previous to today was just -'0 years ago. Mrs. Smith had found in an old scrnpbook a copy of the programme of that old-time convention, and sho mentioned some of its features. Among the speakers was Miss Holbrook, now Mrs. Chappell, who afterward became a missionary to China and who quite appropriately is one of the speakers for today's convention, she being at present in this valley spending a vacation from her work in China. Third Second 150 165 sr. The following statement was Riven out at Republican headquarters by Chairman Herbert Parsons: The instrumental music was rendered by part of Oppenheim's orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Pokorny, and was one of the moat enjoyable features of the. evening. The orchestra played several selections while the audience was assembling, played a tine overture at the opening of the programme, and entertained the company with music during the social hour. Fourth Fifth 253 "I think the result shows that the Republican organization In New York county Is loyal to the leadership of President Roosevelt. I have been saying right along that Governor Iligglns would be renominated without the help of New York county. I think that Mr. Odell will not be re-elected chairman of the state committee, nor will Mr. Qulgg have a great deal of Influence hereafter In politics." Sixth Seventh Eighth 170 138 ISO 110 A reception was held at the home of the bride immediately after the marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan received in the parlor of the Moffat home, standing in front of a bank of palms, ferns and smilax. The main floor was prettily decorated throughout with flowers and greens. An elaborate wedding dinner was served by Mrs. Dora Lee Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan leave this afternoon on a wedding tour of some weeks. They received a large number of very handsome presents, including a piano from the parents of the bride. The bride's gift to her maid was a handsome brooch and the groom gave the groomsman a neat pin. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan are to reside at 23 Hutler street, in a newly furnished home. The American steamer 8orsogon and the German steamer Johaune were beached to prevent their sluklug. Ninth 100 Tenth 131 Eleventh 150 159 238 2S1 While in* acceptable basis of peace appears to have been suggested by either side, the impression is general that Secretary Taft will take up the work of peacemaking with Small consideration for past grievances, the main idea bein;; rather constructive The British steamer Empress of Japau was suved by the Dock company'' tugs keeping her steady. 1300 193 7 NOT GUILTY VERDICT IN THE BOGERT CASE President Sloan delivered the opening address, in which he stirred up the interest of the audience by introducing as among the association's attractions the young men holding executive positions—General Secretary Houser, Physical Director Searfoss and Assistant Secretary McArt. Mr. Searfoss was conveniently absent when called for, but Mr. Houser and Mr. McArt responded briefly, thelir remarks touching on the work of the association, both expressing their sense of the honor conferred on them in being called to serve the organization. Help For the Homeless. The British government officials hare started to succor the homeless. In the fight In Richmond borough the McClellan forces under Nicholas Muller won over the antiadmlnlstration measures for the future In the case against F. A. Brown, a traveling salesman, who was charged with having committed a criminal assault on Mrs. E. F. Bogert, of WiJkesbarre, the jury this morning rendered a verdict of not guilty, and divided the costs between the jDlaintiff and the defendant. • A complete estimate of the damage will not be obtainable for weeks. The newest feature of the revolution is the appearance of Americans from the Isle of Pines complaining that officials of the com ts of the Isle of Pines are searching the homes of all Americans for iireartns and seizing all arms which may be found. The Americans there, both Radicals and Conservatives, are extremely wrathful over the action of these Officials. No Americans are repotted to havC been killed or Injured. forces. The convention's response to the cordial greetings was in song, the hymn, "Tell the Blessed Tidings," being rendered by the whole delegation. Hearst Loses In Troy, N. Y. All business in the city Is at a standstill.Troy, N. Y., Sept. 19.—The primary elections here passed off very quietly. There Was a contest on between factions of the Republican party and also In the Democratic ranks. The regulai Republican organization won out in the city and the Hearst people were beaten in the contest with the regular Bern ocrats. Hongkong Is an Island situated to the China sea off the coast of China, from which It is separated by a narrow strait. It was yielded to Great Brltfcin by treaty In 1842. 'l he jjoudstead had 4 well protected anchorage. Mrs. Bogert, dressed in the height of fashion,* was on the stand for somo time. She was the principal witness for the prosecution, and told of the assault made upon her by Brown. On cross-examination she admitted that she wrote numerous letters to Brown, and that previous to two months ago they had been good friends. Brown in his own behalf testified that he was innocent of the charges made. The case was submitted to the jury without argument. Judge Lynch said there was not sufficient evidence to convict of criminal assault, but the jury might deliberate ass to whether or not a simple assault had been committed. Reports of officers came next on the programme. Mrs. M. H. Myers, of Wilkesbarrl', presented the report of the recording secretary; Mrs. C. R. Acker, of Scranton, the report of the district secretary, and Miss Sadie Peck, of Wilkesbarrc, the report of the district treasurer. The report of the treasurer showed that during the past year the societies of the Wyoming District had raised for foreign missionary work the sum of $2,638.78, which is an increase of $430.59 over the amount raised during the previous year. The young couple whose fortunes were united today are very favorably known. Thie bride is an accomplished young lady, who has been a lifelong resident of West Pittston. Mr. Jordan is a young man of excellent qualities. He is manager of the Pittston office of the brokerage flrm of M. S. Jordan & Co. The educational committee was represented on the programme by Tallie Evans, who called attention briefly to the educational plan, its varied advantages .and the excellent work that it had accomplished In the past years. In proof of the good results, he presented international committee certificates to 10 young men who passed the examination in various branches at the close of last year's school work. The young men who received these certificates were Sherman Sax, Robert Oi'lroy, Gordon Thomas, Harry Curley, William Abbott, Ernest Hallock, James Jones, Edwin Brandenburg, Thomas Hoolihan and Raymond Ahrens. The Drury prizes offered to those students securing the highest percentages in the examinations were awarded as follows: First, Robert Gilroy, $6; second, Gordon Thomas, $5; third, Harry Curley, $4; fourth, William Abbott, $3; fifth, Ernest Hallock, $2. Stories of the latest encounters show that the government forces are not equal In numbers to the insurgents. The latter consequently had the advantage in the last light, which took place at Los Polaclos between a government force under Colonel Avalos and insurgents under I'lin Guerra. This tight was stopped by the timely appearance of Guerrn's Ivi&tlior and others on a peace mission, before Pino Guerra had occupied the town and his followers had done more or less looting. Victoria, the capital (Itself commonly called Hongkong), is situated on A magnificent bay of the same uame setting up Into the north side Of the 16- land. Hongkong Is u great center of the foreign trade of China. The totftl exports are roughly estimated at D126,- 000,000 and Imports at $100,000,000. Buffalo, Sept. 10.—The Republican primaries held here resulted in a sweeping victory for the forces under the leadership of Postmaster Fred Griener, the announced champion of Governor Higgins and an opponent of State Chairman Odell. Governor Higgins Carries Buffalo. Great Fire Raging, London, Sept. 19.—A great fire Is raging along the docks at Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, according to private messages received here. It is reported that the entire shipping of the harbor is threatened with destruction.When the time came to receive reports the following- societies reported: Ashley, Dorranceton, Kingston, Nantlcoke, Pittston; Asbury, Elm Park, Providence and Simpson, all of Scranton; West Pittston, and the following Wilkesbarrc societies: Central, Derr Memorial, First and Parrish street. In addition reports were received from a number of young people's societies. Ah a British colony on Chinese doll' It is the most Important In Its political and defensive position and la the head quarters of the military, naval and mercantile establishments. The pollution of Hongkong (the cltyfla aboiit 276,000. TEAM RAN AWAY. Not Killed by X Rays. Expect Government to Yield Philadelphia, Sept. 10.—A coroner's Jury decided that the death of Martin Murphy, til'ty-tliree years old, a millionaire resident of Iteuova, Pa., while undergoing an X ray treatment in the Polyclinic hospital was due to heart disease. It was at first reported that death was hastened by the treatment. Big Explosion Reported. The fact that Vice President Menrtez Capote, AU'redo SEayas, the Liberal leader, and other party leaders have held a long conference gives some apparent ground for the hopes of peace. It is Jieilcved that the government is yielding to the urgent request af Senor Zayas to release all the imprisoned lonspirators. A team of horses attached to a bakery wagon, the outfit belonging to Morse & fiooth, of Hugbestown, ran away yesterday at the Junction. They had been frightened by the breaking of the whiffletree. After running down Main street the animals dashed up Parsonage street and continued past No. 10 breaker. They then turned up one of the side streets, but had gone only a short distance up th-e street when one of the horses stumbled on a small stone and fractured one of its legs. This stopped the runaway. The injured animal was shot. Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 19.—It is reported an explosion occurred at 11 o'clock this mbrning in thie Spring Hill Gas & Coal Co. mine near Wall station. Several thought to be Injured, but no details yet, and accident not confirmed. Gets $2 For Returning $6,000. Wilkeabarre, Pa., Sept. 19.—Delaud, son of ex-Sherlft Harry Jacobs of tnls county, who found a purse  $3,000 In money and valuable papers worth $2,000, was rewarded by the owner, who gave him $2. Out Of this he has to pay for the advertisement he Inserted In the paper reporting the find. The noontide prayer meeting was conducted by Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Tuckley and Mrs. Welles, after which tho ladles of the Pittston church entertained the delegates at dinner In the parlors of the church. Several excellent vocal numbers were rendered by the DCScle Quartette, which is composed of J. Burke, M. Duwlgg, H. Lunny and J. Jenkins. The contralto solos of Miss Elsie Williams, of Wllkeabarre, were especially pleasing and were, thoroughly enjoyed. Two solos were rendered by Prof. Edwin Bonsteln. a former member of the Plttston association, who has recently returned home after studying voice culture for several years In Germany, and the renditions revealed In an unmistakable manner the vocal gifts of Mr. Bonsteln and the good use to which ho has put his time abroad. The accompaniments for the solos were played by Mliss Mary Sloan. An excellent recitation, "The District School," was given by Miss Belle Allan. Loses Life In Prizo Fight. Eastern Cuba Is still cut off from communication with the capital, but it has been learned that the provinces of Havana and Plnar del Rio are quiet. Greenwich, Conn., Sept. 19.—Henry Strothkuiup of Harrison, N. Y., engaged in a prize light with Phil Ryan of Port Chester, N. Y., and was knocked out in the eighth round. An hour afterward he was taken 111 and died. Ryan gave hihisMf up to the police. America Honors Chloheeter. Gibraltar, Sept. 19.—Hie American squadron arrived unexpectedly and fwo days ahead of schedule time. Bear Admiral Brownson Immediately landtetl detachments to assist in the conveyance of the remains of Rear Admlial Sir Edward Chichester on board the British battleship Formidable, whlck left here for England. General Menocal, representing the veterans, and Senor Zayas have gone by automobile to San Cristobal, where they hope to hold a peace conference with l'lno Ouerra. who has agreed to meet them in that neighborhood. BOY INJURED. And Save 15 to 25 per cent Raymond McGlynn, aged 12 years, of North Main street, was seulousiy Injured today about noon. At the dinner hour, in company with some other boys, he was playing with a truck in the tracks outside the Seneca colliery, where he is employed. The boys pushed the truck up an incline and then let It' run down. Young Mc- M'cOlynn was on the front of the truck and fell off, landing In front of the' truck, whfch badly lacerated one of his lower limbs. He was conveyed tb the hospital, where his injury was dressed. It will not result seriously. Killed by Little Brother. Athens, On., Sept. 19. — Miss Clyde Barnett, who lived near here, while playing an organ was shot and killed by hor eleven-year-old brother, who was handling an old gun. Mrs. Longworth to Hunt Bears. Duluth, Mich., Sept. 19.—It is reported here that Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Lvngworth will chaperon a party of society women on a bear hunt near the tovyn of Bovey, on the western Mesaba range, the latter part of this inontii or early in October. i  8ay Chickens Are Animals. New York, Sept. 19. — The (Jhltted States general appraisers decided (Wt chickens are animals and that twenty two coops of poultry imported for exhibition at the Franfcllti county fair At I tfalone wu under the (m Mat Vollva Now Leader In Zion. ChWtVfc Sept. 19.—Wilbur Glen Vollva was chosen by the people of Zion City as their leader by the overwhelming vote of 1,911 to 0 for his opponent, A. E. Bills. The closing feature of the programme was the serving of Ice cream and cake by the Ladles' Auxiliary. Boston Shoe Store, 79 ii Main s D Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash. Try Bohtui'a pies c«lce» m*A bread.