Pittston Gazette

              I '' THE HOME PAPER. Fop the People o! Pittpton an, Vicinity. WFATIlEIt CONDITIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. " f. Occasional showers tonight ftnd Frlday- Historical S AIJJ TILE HOME NEWS. 57TII YEAR. I WMKKLY H8TABM8HKD 1850. 1 DAILY KST. Hi Til BO- IIAltT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., TH'URSDA ', SEPT. 20,1906. TWO (MONTH A COPY. D FORTY CMNTS A MONTH. f 8 PAGES. TAFI SEES PALMA PRETTY WEDDING. TWAI S APPEAL ODELL ADMITS DEFEAT. THOUSANDS DEAD SHOT TO DEATH. "A PARADISE OF LIES" Mildred Holland Was Greeted by n Wyoming Young Man United In Mar" Says He Hope* His Party Will Now Large Audience at the Broad St riuge to Miss Emma Evans, Qet Together. Theatre Last Evening. of Sebastopoi Wants Press to Give New Now York, Sept. 20. — Republican Chairman Odell delivered his valedictory after his defeat at the primaries In Now York city. Mildred Holland was greeted by a large audience at the Broad street theater last evening, when she presented her new play, "A Paradise of Lies." The play is a most interesting one of a historical character, based on facts, and it affords ample scope for the display of Miss Holland's undoubted histrionic gifts. Her work last night was highly satisfactory, and she was given good support. The company has been on the road less than a week, however, and the play will undoubtedly be presented a little more smoothly after a short time. Also Confers With the Insur- Last evening, an Interesting soctal event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund EvanC:, of Main street, Sebastopol, their youngest daughter, Miss Emma having been united in marriage to John Johns, an estimable young man re- Siding in Wyoming. The ceremony was performed at X o'clock by Rev. J. V. Stephens, pastor of the Welnh Congregational church. There were in attendance a large company of relatives and friends who showered congratulations on the happy couple after the clergyman had pronounced thefh lufsbaiul and wife. The bride was attired in a gown of white lansdowne. She was attended by her niece, Miss Mabel Campbell, of Carbondale. A line wedding supper wi\|t served at the conclusion of the ceremony, and the remainder of the evening was passed in a happy social manner. One of the features of the evening was an enjoyable musical serenade by the Wyoming band, of whlcn the groom is a member. The bancK, gave the company a surprise by appearing on the iscene and rendering a number of choice selections, after Which they were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Johns w'iU reside in Wyoming. They are popular and estimable young people, and have the best wishes of numerous friends for a happy wedded life. Victims of the Hong Kong Spelling a Test. Typhoon. gents. "I am entirely philosophical," said Mr. Odell. "There Is nothing funereal about my view. 1 suppose I am not the first man to be beaten, nor do I Imagine I shall be the last. C * i HIS OWN EXPERIENCES NEARLY ALL CHINESE MORE MARINES LAND. Words That Cause Men to "1 hope that the party will get together. Acrimonious epithets are no* usually employed after the primaries are over. t Taft's Mission Will Require Thirty-Four Vessels Were Colli Blooded Mor- Lose Their Piety. Ten Days. "I think there should be no opposition to Mr. Parsons In the local organization. His re-election should be unanimous. Wrecked. A 1%, New York, Sept. 20.—Mark Twain was lu one of his merriest moods when he addressed a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria op the wisdom of the simplified form of spelling. der io Berwick. INSTALLATION HELD. Havana, Sept. 20.—President Palma tekl Secretary Taft lu a long conference at tho palace here that if new elections were compelled In Cuba by the Insurrection or American Intervention he would resign the presidency. "My only feeling now Is one of gratefulness for the loyalty of my friends. I don't know what my future plans will be. I may have something to say about that later on." Hongkong, Sept. 20.—It Is now estimated that 5,000 Chinese lost their lives in the recent typhoon. The officers of Gohonto encampment, No. !lfi. I. O. O. F., were installed to their respective places last evening by the district deputy grand master, John F. Clark. The following are the new ofilters: Chief patriarch, George Gauger: senior warden, Frank Shannon, Jr.; junior warden, L. Eggleston; high priest, E. T. Messiek; outside sentinel, Thomas Hastie; inside sentinol, S. Davis; guide, D. Hamlin; llrst watch, J. Stocker; second watch, M. K. Keeler; third watch, O. E. Schoebert: fourth watch, L. Nichols; first guard of the tent, J. Booth; second guard of the tent, J. A. Lewis. He said he ivas urged by a desire foi the public good and his own private gain lu making his plea for simplified spelling. Reports are hourly Increasing the mortality, but It Is believed that only six white persons were killed. Chairmarf Oilell was asked this question:ITALIAN RIDDLED Hundreds of Chinese boatmen and their families were saved by the pollcs and civilians. President Palma reviewed the various aspects of the electoral problem in Cuba. Asked whether the government had taken steps to affect a compromise, the president replied in the negative, saying that the government had limited itself to assisting tho efforts of the veterans. Ho related the woes of author** who are paid by the word. He said the English language cheated them by the use of words so long as vestlbuled trains. lie was patjietic in his plea for shorter ones. lie t-f.iiost shed tears over it. So did his listenerstears of laughter that kept them convulsed throughout the address, which ho made without the twitching of a muscle. "In view of the result at the primaries, if Governor Iligglns desires It, will he be renominated?" The losses in lives and property among the Chinese are appalling. The police stations In Hongkong are surrounded by Chinese Identifying their dead. The families of the Hongkong boatmen live night and day on the tampans, and thousands are now homeless."That's about the size of it," Mr. Odoll replied. WITH BULLETS. "Hut," be added, "I still think a stronger man than Governor Hlggins ean and should be nominated." "You have lost a number of state committeemen, have you not?" CHARGED WITH MURDER Secretary Tnft thou asked if any revolutionary demands had been directly affected by these negotiations. President Palma said In reply that the programme of the revolutionists Included the absolute annulment of the last elections. The Chinese take the disaster calmly and show no manifestation of grief. One launch that was capsized had 180 Chinese on board. They were all drowned. Victim Formerly Lived CONSTABULARY CALLED. Makes Appeal to Press. "I think so," Mr. Odell replied; "four, anyway." He appealed to the press to adopt the simplified spelling for three months as a test. "There is no doubt about the fact that the state committee will now be against you?" in This City. West Hazleton Italian is on Trial. Constable Attacked by En- "Thcn we shall be rid of phthisis and phthisic and pneumonia and pneumatics and diphtheria and pteradactyl and all those other Insane words which no man addicted to the simple Christian life cun try to spell and not lose some of the bloom of his piety in the demoralizing attempt," said Mark "I suppose so." The Anglican bishop of Hongkong. Dr. J. C. Hoare, was on the yacht Pointer, which stranded in Castle Peak bay. He was on his way to visit soma neighboring Islands when the storm broke and Is reported missing. Bishop of City Missing. President Palma's Plan. Mayor McClellan announced that h« was entirely satisfied with the Democratic primary results. He declined to enumerate the McClellan and Murphy following. It Is Alleged That He .Murdered ills Referring to the efforts being made to bring about peace. President Palma said that he had left that matter to the political parties. On receipt of President liooMveit's letter the government had limited itself to suspension of hostilities. The president added that la ids judgment congress should pass an electoral law which would amply guarantee both parties; also a municipal election law under which elections would be held next January, the government to preserve strict impartiality.ragad Polish Woman. IT LOOKS LIKE A BLACK HAND CRIME. Father-ln'Law. But tlie Defense Offered is That the Shooting; Officer Buckley Surprised as lie Wun Charles P. Murphy announced emphatically that Tammany Hall Is not committed to Hearst or to any other mail as its choice for the gubernatorial nomination. He said that his victory in the primaries did not surprise him in the least. Most of the damage was wrought on the Kowloon peninsula. The losses are estimated at several million dollars. Over a thousand sampans and Junka are missing from Hongkong alone. Wharves were swept away and houses collapsed. The military barracks are in ruins. The harbor is strewn with wreckage thrown up on shore. Was Done In Self Serving an Attachment—Woman Twain, Defense, Tried to Slioot Mini, hut lie "In 1883, when the simplified spelling movement first tried to make a noise, I was indifferent to it—more, I even irreverently scoffed ut lt. What I needed was an object lensou, you see. It is the only way to teach some people. Very well, I got it. Joseph Biango, a young Italian, who is In business in West Hazleton, is on trial in criminal court, charged with murdering his father-in-law, Raphael Marslcano. Several hours were occupied yesterday in securing a jury. Those finally selected were: Stanley W. Grover, of Wilkesbarre; Walter S. Barritt, of this city; Ferdinand Lange, of Wilkesbarre; John Jones, of New port township; A. N. Waddell, of Shlckrhinny; W. Wi Smith, of West Hazleton; Aaron Moyer, of Hollenback township; Daniel Williams, of this city; G. A. Dills, Duryea; Geo. Wallace, of Dorranceton; Henry Fernau, of Hazleton; Alexander Martin, of this city. Knocked llcvolver From Five Men Seen Running From the Her Just In Time. Attacked by a half dozen enraged Polish women, Constable M. J. Buckley had one of the most exciting times of his career this morning while he was serving an attachment on the goods of a Polish family, in Port Grlflith. He was forced to send for the State Police and, while waiting for their help, had to fight with one of the women, who had procured a revolver and was about to shoot at Scene of Murder. TREASURE GALLEON ARRIVES The British commodore at Hongkong reports that the British sloop Phoenix is hopelessly damaged. The steamer Monteagle, belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railroad company, hasj|been refloated. The French torpedo boit Fronde Is expected to be a total wreck. A large sailing vessel was thrown almost on top of her. Her guns were saved, but three petty officers and two seamen were lost and several others were Injured. The French destroyer Frunclaque la ashore, but way be Hotted.$ The presidents of both the Moderate and the Liberal parties have submitted to the American envoys their respective statements of the facts leading up to the revolution and the conduct of the belligerents. Tells Experience With Editor. "At that time I was scrambling along earning the family's bread on magazine work at 7 cents a word, compound words at single rates, just as it Is In the dark present. I wus the property of a magazine, a seven cent slave under a boiler Iron contract. One day there came a note from the editor requiring me to write ten pages on this revolting text, 'Conslderations concerning tl»e alleged subterranean holophotal extemiDoruueoUHuess of the conch.vllaceous superiinhricntiou of the ornithorhyncus, as foreshadowed by the unlntelllgiblllty of its pleslosaurlan anlsoductylous aspects.' Cunard Liner Reaches New York With New York, Sept. 20. — The Cunard liner Carmanla arrived here from Liverpool, bringing $10,328,500 in gold. Cargo Valued at 925,000,000. Diminic Coluzz'i, an Italian, whose home was in this city until two weeks ago, was shot to death at 3 o'clock this morning in Berwick, where he moved with hin wife, whom he married four months ago. The "Illack Hand" society is held responsible for the crime, but there is no clue to the perpetrators, who were five in number. The murder hears a remarkable HimUarltv- ta..Uiu Putto iKtffder, In BrowntoVh a year ago, when a notorious "Black Hand" leader Never lias such a large quantity of the precious metal been sent across the ocean on one steamer. Usually the restrictions of the marine underwriters, who lnsuro the safe passage of quantities of gold to equalize exchange conditions, demand that a large shipment be divided among several steamers, so that If disaster overtakes a vessel the loss will be minimized. Wants Gomez Released. hi m Senator Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberals, related to Secretary Tuft the efforts he had made for the relief of Liberals arrested as conspirators, and Mr. Taft Informed him that i'resideut ruluw had stated that the prisoners under indictment would be released under bail. Senator Zayas said it was imperative that Jose Miguel Gomez and others of the prisoners should assist in the peace negotiations. The house the constable visited was occupied by a Mrs. Loda. Her husband went to the soft coal fields a few weeks ago to get work, and when he found a place to hlis liking he sent for the family to follow him. His wife, on receiving the word, packed up the household goods and wan to leave today. A Railroad street Polish grocer, named Pozka, claimed that the woman owed him $rD0 for goods, and he appeared before Alderman English and bad an attachment issued. Constable Buckley took the paper to serve and readily found the Loda house. As soon as ishe found that he was an officer Mrs. I»Cla became enraged at him and hurled some Polish phrases 'in his direction. She then went Into the yard and called in several woman neighbors. These advanced threateningly on the constable and as they were about to attack him he asked for help. Two men of the neighborhood went to his assistance, but at that several Polanders advanced to help the women, and, as the constable feared there would be a serious clash, he sent one of the men to telephone for a detachment of the constabulary. The Commonwealth contends that the defendant committed the. deed in cold blood by shooting his father-inlaw,, fearing that the latter would take his wife away from him on account of her youth and because he had eloped with her and that afterwards he shot at his wife expecting to al|!o get her out of the way. The shoofi.'ng occurred on the evening of June 23, 1U06, in front of the home of the Blangos. Hiango and Marsicano's daughter eloped to Blnghamtori, N. Y., last March and were married against the wishes of the girl's father. The couple went into business in Wcot Haz'.eton and on the evening of June 23 Marsicano called upon them and some time was spent in a quiet social was Chlnaaa Craw Abandons Staamar. I The river steamer Fat Hhau drifted Into collision with the French mail steamer. The entire Chinese crew climbed aboard the French steamer and left Captain Thomas, who was Injured, one officer and the engineers td navigate the Fat Shan to Halter bay, where she was blown ashore. ehot to death just outside his homo. The transfer of gold to these shore* from the London, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam vaults began with the rist in money rates in Wall street. Coluzzi some weeks ago secured ■work in one of the car nhops in Berwick. He hart been living over Langan's shoe store and moved his household effects to Berwick two weeks ago. Although he was known to the poflce of this city he had no "Black Hand" connections here, as far as is known. The facte, gleaned by Chief Welchel, of Berwick, make up the following story: Ooluzzi got up this morning about 3 o'clock and started to go to an outhouse in the yard. He had stepped probably a half dozen paces from the door, when there was a sound of shooting and he-fell mortally wounded. He was dead when his body was reached. Only one man Haw the murderer? and that was John Terdorizo, a saloon keeper, who lives a short distance from where the shooting took place. He rushed to a window as soon as the shots were fired and saw five men running away. "From that dny to thin I have boon u devoted and hflrd working mom hoi of tho heaven horu Institution, tho International Association For tho Pro volition of Cruelty to Authors, and now I am laboring with Carnegie's slmpllfled committee and with my heart In the work." Gonzalez Munoz, editor of the Spanish edition of the Havana Post, an Amerean newspaper, was arrested on account of Ills publication of an editorial article criticising the government. In addition to his Journalistic work Seuor Munoz also i3 private secretary to General Freyre, speaker of the house of representatives. Members of the cabinet said that Senor Munoz, who Is a Spaniard, should be deported as a pernicious foreigner. The precious metal on the Carmauis was in i!7"D boxes, each box containing from 2.rK) to 350 pounds of gold. The gold was In the specie room, on the main deck, and night and day It wat guarded by three armed men, who were relieved every six hours. The gold was In American double eagles small Fngllsh bar gold and small ICug llsh coins. The Japanese steamer Mada Maru rescued sixty-six natives and one Bagllsh pilot as she was approaching Hongkong. Two Hurt In Auto Smash. way. Now York, Sept. 20.—While going at the rate of eighty miles an hour near the "Hairpin" turn on the Vanrterbilt automobile cup course, near Wlllets, N. Y., cJeorge H. • Robertson, a promls lnir young driver, was dashed into a tree, and his collur bone was fractured. Arthur Warren, -his mechanic, who was seated beside him, was tossed Into midair like a projectile from a gun, and both his wrists were broken. The beautiful red racing car, which had been doing such remarkable work un der Robertson's drive, was houncod from the to a telegraph pole neai the tree, imd the nickel steel frame was wrapped arouud it as though It might'have been a piece of rope. At least thirty-four large steamers were wrecked or badly damaged, among them the British reserve ship Fhenix and the ltongola, a gunboat, which are probably total wrecks; the British torpedo boat destroyers Moorhen, Robin and Taku, damaged; a Chinese revenue and the Sir William Jervois, mink. Four Chinese steamers went down. Dominick Basil, of Berwick, had gone to Hazleton to call on Marsicano, but found the latter had gone to West Hazleton. Basil then went to the Biango house and he and Matvlcano started to leave to return to Hazleton. After they had gone a short distance, so Basil claims, Marsicano went back to the B'iango house and told him to wait for him in the road. Basil claims that as soon ap Marsicano had reached his daughter, who was standing on the porch, he heard two shots and on looking in the direction of the Biango •house beheld Marsicana and Mrs. Biango toppling over and that Biango was flourishing a revolver at the time and fired several ishots in the ground, emptying the weapon. Marsicano died almost instantly, while Mrs. Biango The ilrst thing done when the Car mauiu reached her pier was to unload the gold. An armed guard, each mail carrying a short barreled Winchester and strong express wagons were hi waiting. Just before the removal com meuced the wagons were backed up tc the side of the pier, while a cordon wat formed around them by the armed Aebols Not Afraid of Roosevelt. It Is stated that General Asbert, one of the insurgent leaders, lias sent a letter to President Hoosevelt giving his reasons for the revolution and adding that if the president does not agree to a uew general election supervised by a United States commission the revolutionists will continue the war. The letter is alleged to say that the Insurgents do not fear the United Stutes urmy and that the Liberals could ruise an army of 20,000 meu. Mrs. Loda seemed to got an inkling that help was coming for the constable, so she went to a bed and drew from behind a pillow a large revolver. She alimed it at the constable and would have fired had he not rushed at her and knocked her down. He took the revolver from her and found that it was loaded. With the assistance of the revolver he kept the angry crowd away from them and finally restored order before a small detachment of the mounted constables appeared on Sir Matthew Nathan, governor of Hongkong, and the authorities are doing everything possible to render assistance. . An examination of Coluzzi'r. body revealed that there were eight wounds and that both the heart and brain were pierced. Chief Welchel is working on the case but admits that he has no' clue to the identity of the mur- guard, The Cnrinania's cargo was the inosi valuable that ever passed through the Narrows. The liner had a big passen ger list, including wealthy folks from all over the country, who brought back large purchases of Jewelry and costly apparel. A big mail and express eon signment, u high class cargo and the $10,000,000 of gold are believed t« bring the total up to $2"),000,000. Jaws Celebrate New Year. New York, 8e|»t. 3S0.—1The Jewish New Year, which began at sunset last light and, according to the Hebrew calendar, marked the beginning of the five thousand six hundred and fifty - seventh year since the creation, was generally observed among the 600,000 Jewish residents of this city. The anniversary is a holiday as distinguished from the more solemn holy days, but nevertheless every orthodox Jew began its observance with prayer at his syntiagogue. Feasting and merrymaking followed. Coluzzi was about 30 years old. He lived here for a few years and was In Contact with the police several times, though not as a criminal. About a year ago, while he lived in the vicinity of Lambert street, he was stabbed by an Italian named Frank Aufirre, and for a tiime it was thought his wounds would be fatal. Although he stoutly denied the charge, Aufirre was arrested and indicted for felonious wounding. His trial was to have come? up at the present term of court, but he did not appear and his ball was ordered forfeited. Coluzzi went fro*m Berwick to WilkesLarre to appear agaflnst Aufirre. Coluzzi was married about four months ago and began housekeeping over LanganU phoe store, where he resided until he moved away. derers. Boeretary Taft bus stated that it is evident that the mission upon which he came would require more time than he had anticipated before his nrrivaj. He estimated that ten days would be required to complete his errand, but ho could not say whether or not it would be necessary to visit insurgent camps or other cities. received a slight wound near the eye No Bodies From Oklahoma Wreck. The prosecution closed its case at noon today, and the Witnesses for Kingfisher, Oklu., Sept. 20.—The Cimarron river has fallen eight feet from the stage at which it weakened the Rock Island bridge when part of a train wont Into the river, but the suiok lng car is still six feet under the surface. It is not known how many persons were in the smoking car when it fell. Conductor Thomas says there were at least nine men, and he believes that three of these escaped. No bodies have been recovered. Herman E. SellB, Infant son of Mrs. Kate Sells of Payue, O., died as a result of inhaling muddy water. the scene the defense are being heard this afternoon. The is admitted, but It is held by the prisoner that his life was In great danger and that he shot in self defense. It is not likely that the defense will close 'its case before tomorrow morning. THREE FOREIGNERS SERIOUSLY BURNED Washington, Sept. 20.—Fort Brown at Brownsville, Tex., has been abandoned by direction of President Koosevelt, and Company H of the Twentysixth infantry, the only troops there, was ordered to Fort Sam Houston, Tex. Fort Brown was abandoned because of trouble between the whites of the city and negro soldiers. Fort Brown Abandoned. A detachment of 800 rural guards has beeu sent to Marianuo, where Messrs., Taft and Bacon are staying, which hitherto hus not been especially protected. Explosion at No. 11 Shaft, Pennsylva- JUNIOR ORDER OF MECHANICS nia Colli Co., Last Night May Re- Bryan Speaks In Columbia, 8. C. Marines Landed at Cienfuegos, sult Fatally Columbia, 8. C., Sept. 20.—Will lata J. Bryan spoke to a great assembly of people on the campus of the South Carolina university here. The audience waw made up of representative men from every county In the state. He stood under tUo portraits of Calhoun and Hampton, to whom be made eloquent reference In bis opening remarks. He was presented by Governor D. C. Heyward. Major James Woods, of this City, Was' Detachments of marines und sailors from United States wardbips have boen lauded at Cienfuegos for the protection of the Soledad, Constancia and Horailguero, American sugar estates. No developments have been reported. The city is fairly qnlet. There was a serious explosion of gas last night about 9 o'clock in No. 11 shaft, of the, Pennsylvania Coal Co. Three Italians—Tony Pals, Ralph Predo and Sam Wrltz—were very severely burned. They were removed to the hospital. The first two men are in a very serious condition and their injuries are likely to result fatally. The third man will in all likelihood recover.Successful in Being Fleeted Eight Hours on All Publio Work. National Delegate. Hearst Opens State Campaign. Oyster Bay, N. Y„ Sept. 20.—President Roosevelt extended the eight hour law to apply to all public work under the supervision of any department of the government. This order affectn more particularly work on river aud harbor Improvements. The Pittston representatives to the annual state council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, which has been in session in Williams, port, arrived home today. In addition to the delegates, there were in attendance the members of the First regiment band, of this city, and this was the only musical organization connected with the order in attendance on the State council. The band did their full share toward making the convention a lively one, and their music was much appreciated by the delegates and others in attendance on the convention. Hudson, N. Y , Sept. 20,-Wllliam R. Hearst, gubernatorial nominee of the Independence league, and his associate on the ticket, Lewis Stuyvesant Chan ler, addressed a big crowd at the annual fair of the Columbia County Agricultural and Horticultural society.- More than 12,000 people massed Inside the Fair grounds to meet Mr. Hearst. He confined his remarks to a definition of Lincoln Republicans and Jefferson Democrats. __  FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stocx Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan A Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. Am Sugar . . .. 136 % Am Car & t? .. 44 Am loco .. 76% Amfll 'Copper ..114% Atchison com ..107% The llrst overt aft by revolutionists In eastern Cuba was committed when fifty armed and mounted men under Captain Vlncdnte Costa and Lieutenant Francisco Salmon entered the town of Firmeza, twenty miles oast of Santiago, where the Juragua Iron mines are located, and seized dynamite and blasting batteries. 136 43 75% us 106% 78% 136% 44 76 114% 107% A LARGE FUNERAL. FOR SALE—Vertical Engine, 7 H. P. With 10 H. P. vertical Erie boiler. Apply at Gazette office. tC New Philippine Governor Greeted. Manila, Sept. 20. — Cltieens of the Philippines gave a dinner that was a farewell to Governor General Ide and a welcome to his successor, Genera* Smith. Speeches eulogistic of the Idle administration were made by several Filipinos. Representatives of American, British and Filipino Interests greeted General Rmith. A large number of friends attended the funeral of the late Miss Matilda Cooliean, held this morning from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cooliean, of Carroll street. Miss Cooliean was one of the city teachers, and the entire teaching corps of the city, as well as many of the school children, followed the body to its last resting place. The city schools were: closed this morning out of respect to the young lady's memory. Rev. M. F. Manley officiated at a high mass of requiem over the remains. Miss Kearney sang Millard's "Ave Maria" as an' offertory selection and "There's a Beautiful Land on High" as the remains were being borne from the church. Interment was made In St. John's cemetery. There were a number of handsome floral offerings. The flower bearers were Michael O'Brien, Prank O'Brien, Peter Dessoye and Martin Farrell. The pall bearers were James Newcomb Joseph Newcomb, John Loftus, Johfo White, John Corcoran and .Frank Price. B. R. T. ... . B. & O. . . . Can Pacific . Ches & Ohio St. Paul . 79 % 124% 177% 63 177% 79% 124 177% Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash. 122 V* 177 % 176% 177% Funaton May Command In Cuba. Washington, Sept. 20. — Young ofiffcers for command in Cuba in case the nruiy la sent there is the plan practically decided upon by the war department authorities. General Frederick Funston probably will be In com* mand, and his chief lieutenants ara likely to be Brigadier General Thornis H, BniTy and William P. Duvall. These two officers have recen ly completed an inspection of the German maneuvers In Europe. The state department was Informed by the American owner of a plantation near Santa Domingo, Cuba, that tbe Cuba Insurgents had seized twelve of his horses. The information was cabled by tha state department to Minister Morgan at Havana for a report. C. F. I, Erie 111 Central L. & N 150% M. K & T. ... 36 % Mo. Pacific .... 98% Mex Central . 21% N. Y. Central . .144% Norf & West . . 33% Ont & West ... 49% Pennsylvania . .143% Peo Gas ... ... 89% Reading' 153% Rock Island ... 27% So. Pacific 96% So Rwy com . . 3 7 % Texa» Paclfle .. 37% Union jPacific .. 188 % Ifc (5., steel ... 45% U. S. Steel pfd. .107% .Wabash pfd ... 44% 57% 48% 56% 47% 48% 175 Vi Just before adjourning yesterday afternoon the council elected the following State officers for the ensuing year: Councilor, John G. Frey, of Philadelphia; vice councilor, Oscai P. Houser, of Allen town; treasurer, John W. Calver. There was a lively contest for the positions of national representatives, of which 11 were to be chosen. Of these Uvo were allotted to the middle district. In which Pittston is located, and Major James Woods, of Sloeum council, bf this city, was successful in being elected as one of the five to represent the district in the next session of the National Council. Major Woods had the honor of securing the highest vote cast for any candidate In th« middle district. 177 173 149 36 97% 150% 36% And Save 15 to 25 Shelburne, N. S.( Sept. 20.—The Caniullau customs officials have seised the American fishing Bchooner Arthur Blnney at Northeast harbor on the charge that she landed smuggled goods at Liverpool, N. 8. Canucks 8sir* Yankee Vessel. 21 D4 21% 143% 143% 93 49% 141 % 93% 49% 143% 89 149% 26% 89% 152 27% , 96% British Honor For Diaz. 93% 37 36% 186.% 44% 106%. 44% City of Mexico, Sept. 20.—The bouse of deputies has accorded permission to President Dlas to accept the grand cross of the Order of the Bath, conferred on him by Xing Edward of 37% 36% 18.8 , per cent 45% 107 44% . was successful In securing the next State Council. Boston Shoe Store, w n. Main st, utiston. preat Bflta*.