Pittston Gazette

              mr'f" ~" I Tf m" WEATHER CONDITIONS. TIIE HOME PAPER. For the People of Plt.tstjm and Forecast Until 8 p. in. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. .Vicinity. Clearing and cooler tonight; fair and cooler on Saturday. AM* THE HOME NEWS. Historica1 57TH YEAR. I WIOKKIA' ESTABLISHED 1850. I DA IIA K3T. lit THKO. 1IART J 882. PITTSTON, PA., l Y, OCTOBER 5, 1906. TWO CHNTS A COI'Y.. FORTY CI0NT8 A MONTH. 8 PAGES. SEVEN MEN KILLED; OOZENS BADLY HDDT VICTIMS OF MIN coble: CK HAND DEFI NICK LONGWORTH'S MINER OPPONENT. WON A RICH MAN COLUMN Application lor u Special Column on the Klectlon Ballot to be Cincinnati Dispatch Says That Tlios. Nineteen Bodies Pound at Threaten to Behead Kidnap- Bentham Ik-san Life as a Slate Prominent Man Weds His Used In Luzerne County. Picker in Tills City. Pocahontas. There Is to be another county column on the ballot to be prepared for the November election. Application was filed In the prothonotary's office, this morning for the use of a special column on the ballot, to bear the title of the Roosevelt Square Deal Party. The applicants for the column are Dr. J. B. Coblelgh, Dr. D. H. Lake, C. P. Capwell and P. J. Lenahan. The paper signed by these citizens sets forth that It is desired to have a column, In which are to be placed the names of candidates of the Roosevelt Square Deal Party, which they have organized, for Congress, prothonotary, clerk of the courts, district attorney and jury commissioner. It is needless to say that the Roosevelt Square Deal Party is only a misnomer for the Coblelgh Rump Party. Dr. Coblelgh Is the candidate of the Rump Party for Congress. It remains to be 3een who the candidates of the Rump Party are for the other offices on the county ticket. ped Boy. The following dispatch is sent out from Cincinnati, O.: "If Nick Longworth, the President's son-in-law, is defeated in the race for Congress in the First district, the campaign of a former miner will be responsible for It. Thomas Bentham, the Democratic nominee from that district, Is making a strenuous campaign and he declared today that he will be the next Representative from the First. Nurse. DEMAND BIG RANSOM PATIENT RECOVERED PhiladelphiaSubway pools of blood, and wore taken care of by friends. Hysterical shrieks were heard on all sides from girls and even men. 40 MORE ABE MISSING Rbseuers Working in Great They Must Receive $5,000 by Tonight. And Said He Could Not Live Without Her. At one time, within five minutes after the explosion occurred, there wore Ave bodies on the south side of Market street at Sixth. One was stretched out Just west of Sixth street; three were at the southwest corner, and a fifth lay on the sidewalk |ji front of Wanamaker & Brown's. Over on the north side another victim was found under a pile of timber. The gas Is still blazing, and the efforts of scores of workmen who are trying to smother the llaincs with earth, which is being hauled to the scene as rapidly as possible, have so far been futile. Explosion. Danger. "Bentham began life's battles as a breaker boy in the anthracite mines at Plttston, Pa., and as he advanced !n age became a full-iledged miner. His home was one of poverty and his parents needed his aid. It was not until after Bentham married that he was able to satisfy his burning thirst for knowledge. Working In the mines during the day he would study law at nights and finally, after he had been burning the midnight oil for a number of years, he succeeded In saving enough money to take a finishing course In the Cincinnati Law school, his wife in the meantime going back to the home of her parents. New York. Oct. 5.—Defying the police in their efforts to find them, the kidnappers of Willie LaBarbara from the home of his father declare that unless the $5,000 ransom demanded by them Is paid by tonight the boy will be killed, cut into pieces, and his head sent to his mother. Focahontas, Va., Oct. 5. — Nineteen known Cluatl and forty more men entombed and doubtless all dead Is the situation so far as known In the West Fork mines of the Pocnboutas Collieries company, where the explosion occurred. The nineteen bodies were recovered from the mines as the result of the heroic work of thirty-five men who are working and day. The work of rescue is very slovg, as the conditions confronting the party are difficult to surmount. New York, Oct. 5.-CharIes E. Mailt well, first vice president of the American Tobacco company, lias been married, and the woman who has bestowed her hand and heavt upon him is Miss ltuth Alice Cole, a trained nurse who attended him during the days of his convalescence from a serious operation a year ago. BUILDINGS BADLY WRECKED Developments today have convinced the detectives that the boy was not only stolen, but that he is being held for ransom by murderous members of the Black Hand. Every quarter of the city and of Jersey City and of Hoboken is being searched for the missing child. As soon as the employes of the United Gas Improvement company could do so, the supply of.gas was turned off. The wedding took place at All Angels' church, nt Went Eighty-lirst street and West End avenue, in the presence of Miss Cole's parents, the son and married daughter o'0\fr. Halllweli and a score of the most intimate friends of the couple. PAVING KNOCKED OUT. The authorities anticipated tbv fearful extent of (he casualties by (5Fderlng a carload of coffins and burial supplies. Much Damage On ROCKEFELLER ON BUSINESS. Salvatare LaBarbara. the father of tho stolen boy, early today received the following letter: "Bentham graduated from the same class the same year that Nicholas Longworth became a lawyer. Longworth had only to pursue the enjoyment that his wealth brought him. Bentham borrowed the $10 necessary for the papers that entitled him to admissioh to the Supreme court." lelect Council Kills Curtis Mr. Halllweli is one of the founders and promoters of the American Tobacco company. When James B. Duke set out to form the gigantic corporation to control the tobacco market he found Mr. Halllweli at the head of the Leggett-Meyers Tobacco company at St. Louis. Mr. Ilalliwell entered into the merger, and today, as first vice president, he ranks with Mr. Duke in the management of the great corporation. He is very wealthy. Millionaire Says Government Should Not Limit Private Opportunity. Cleveland, Oct. ii.—In an Interview publluhed here John I). Rockefeller says: At least forty eolllns reached Pocahontas, consigned to the l'ocahontas Collieries company. As the company maintains an undertaking establishment and carries a full line of coffins, this Is taken to Indicate that the company expects the death list will exceed half a hundred. "Enclosed you will find some of your son's hair. Unless we receive thC! $5,000 by Friday night you will receive your son's head in an express package." Market Street. Street Measure. John Hciuilglian Appointed Street "If we limit opportunity we will have put the brakes on our national development. Will the Individual strive for success if hi' knows the hard won prize is to be snatched from his lingers at the last by his government? We are still too young a nation to begin tearing down. We must build up. build up, build up for years to come." In tho envelope with the note was a tuft of hair, which the mother said was the hair of her son. LOCOMOTIVES COLLIDE Conitiil.'Miolur by Mayor I^ngtin TRACKS WRECKED; CARS BLOWN OFF. Rescuer's Narrow Escape. —Appointment Approved In a race between two locomotives at Catasauqua last evening one of the yard engines of the Crane Iron Company was struck broadside by a fast freight engine of the Central Hailroad of New Jersey and hurled into the Lehigh Canal. None of the trainmen were injured. In the heart of the borough the tracks cross at right angles. It is said that the engineer of the Crane locomotive tried to hurry across ahead of the freight, which was speeding northward with half a mile of empty cars. Several cars were damaged. William Leckle, superintendent of the mine, who went with the rescuing party, had a narrow escape from death. He was overcome by the fumes and had to be carried out. Two rescuers have lost their lives. More Lights Ordered— TORNADO HIT NEW ORLEANS Sewer Ordinance Agreed to, Nursed Him After Operation. Mayor Langan's favorite ordinance, that providing for the paving of Curtis street, was killed last night on final reading in select council. Tho mayor was greatly disappointed at its failure, as he and the residents of the street had hoped that the work might be done this fall. The sentiment of the councllmen whose votes defeated it wat that Main street should be repaved before any more side street paving was considered. Several Buildings in Residential Sec- A year ago Mr. Hnlllwcli was tnKen ill aud was forced to submit to a serious operation. When he left the hospital be was too weak to care for himself, and under the orders of his physician he secured h trained nurse. This nurse was Miss Cole. Mr. Rockefeller commented unfavorably on the demand for government regulation of so called private indus- tion Itlown Down—Woman uiul The rescuing party Is nearlng that point In the mine where the explosion took place. Child Hurt. tries, New Orleans, La., Oct. 5.—A tornado passed diagonally across the residential portion of New Orleans about 8 a. m. today, blowing down houses, taking off roofs, tearing down fences and doing other damage. Whole Business Section Speaking of his recent visit to France, Mr. Rockefeller said: "The French people hate us, and they will crush us if they can. They never let slip an opportunity to take quick advantage of our mistakes. We must win or they will, and there will be no quarter for us If they win. And now there Is Japan, rising In the east to a power we cannot estimate. The company officials are unable to determine how many men are caught, but the number is estimated at from thirty to fifty. Wrecked. The rigorous climate of this latitude was not conducive to a quick return to health, and Mr. Ilalllwell's physician ordered him to Hot Springs, Va. He went, and Miss Cole accompanied him. Many of the victims are negroes and Hungarians, but a large number of citizens of l'ocahontas were killed, leaving widows and orphans. The entire town Is In grief. A large force of men has been at work on the little cemetery on the hillside adjacent to the town digging graves for the unfortunate victims. At First and Magnolia streets a house was demolished and a woman and child severely hurt. A factory at Erato and Magnolia streets is also reported to have suffered severely. LOCAL HORSE WON. Chairman Kehoe presided at the session, and the following other members were present: Messrs. Toole, Gavin, Murphy, "• Walsh, Thompson and McAndrew. Directum Del mar, the fast black pacer, owned by George N. Lewis, of Luzerne avenue, took first place in the 2:24 trot or 2:27 pace at the Dallas Fair, yesterday. In spite of the fact that the track was heavy, good time was made in all the heats. Directum won first, second and fourth heats, losing the third heat due to an Miifortunute break. The best time was 2:24%, in the first heat. The other heats were made in 2:26, 2:31, 2:29%. This is the second race captured by this horse this season. He won the 2:24 pace at Towanda, last week. ' Gradually he recovered, and when health was restored he returned to New York find threw himself into his work again. Again he broke down, and again Miss Cole was summoned, i Philadelphia. Oct. 5.—Seven men today were hurled to death by an explosion which occurred in the Rapid Transit company's subway at Sixth and Market streets. "At this critical stage we are giving the enemy ammunition to fire at us. lie Is quick to seize this advantage. Take the attack we made upon our own packing business, for Instance. 1 was In Kurope when the attack was made at home upon this Industry, and I could wafctrthe effect of It there at elose range. Those fellows abroad snatched at our own charges against our own business with the greatest glee. They used them promptly as ammunition with which to attack America Mayor Langan sent in the name of John Hennigan as his appointee as street commissioner to succeed the late commissioner, Mr. Carroll. The appointment was approved by the council uiianirhously. The general sentiment about the city seemed to favor Mr. Renrflgnn, who' has "been assistant commisshDn«r for several years, and who, for more than a year past, did practically all the work of the ofllce. EPISCOPAL MEETING. fourteen men are in hospitals suffering from injuries in the explosion, and there arc probably dozens more who have been injured, of whom the rDolic« have heard nothing. The fall convention of the archdeacondry of Scranton will be held in St. James' church, Jermyn. The sessions, which begin Monday, Oct. IB, promise to be exceptionally interesting. There was another period of convalescence, and at Its close Miss Cole was remembered substantially by her patient. But by this time the hitter had learned, that life wltliout the ministering care of Miss Cole would not be worth the living, and the announcement of their marriage comes as a natural sequence. The work of rescue was retarded by dangers fliat beset the resetters on nccouut of the ventilation of the mines having been entirely destroyed in the section us the result of the terrific force of the explosion. This condition was met by temporary brattices. These carried the air into the mines and displace the deadly after damp that had already been fatal to two of the rescuing forces. Mine's Ventilation Gone. There wtll be at least twenty clergymen in attendance, lit. ticv. Ethelbert Talbot, bishop of the diocese, will be present. A service will be held in the church Monday evening, and two services will be held in the Sunday school rooms on the following afternoon. It is believed that there are at least seven laborers in the "hole" as it is called by the workmen. They were about to quit work when the explosion occurred .but had no means of escape. Caught like rats in a trap, they were cither killed at The check roll for September, amounting to about $700 was ap- and everything American. I do not believe there was a line of American goods sold abroad that was not iujnred or an American agent doing business abroad whose work was not hampered by this. SPECIAL NOTICES. MORAN NOMINATED. once by the force the explosion the falling timbers or bysuffocation Chief Loftus' report was read. It showed a total of 37 arrests and lights out 960 hours. The following changes In the lighting system were ordered: Arc light on Panama street. In place of two Incandescent lights; arc light at Vine and James streets, in place of incandescent light; arc light at Vine and Swallow streets, in place of incandescent light. proved The Pocahontas Collieries company is the largest of the operators In the flat top coal field. They employ about 2,000 men. The damage to the company cannot at this time be estimated, but it Is very heavy. Pipe lines were destroyed, mine locomotives wrecked and debris and wreckage heaped In shapeless mass oil around. It will be some time before operations can be resumed in this mine. RUNAWAY ENGINE. A NICE LINE Bay 8tate Democrats Name Boston The whole section of the business part of the city on Market street, between Fifth and Seventh streets, was completely wrecked. Awaits your order tomorrow at this District Attorney For Governor. L. V. engine No. 577, while going down the Weatherly hill last night with a large trip of cars, had a runaway, caused by the slippery rails. Fortunately no accident resulted. The engine passed through Weatherly at a 70-mile per hour clip and as the whistle was tied down many people were attracted and observed the mad flight of the train.—Ilazleton Standard.Boston, Oct. 5.—A new era for the Massachusetts Democracy was Inaugurated here by the State convention of that party when after a struggle over indorsing William J. Bryau and William It. Hearst. John B. Morau, district attorney for Suffolk county, who was already the nominee of the Prohibition party and the Independence league, was nominated for governor by acclamation. Pedestrians and subway workers, those who were going off and coming ou duty, were hurled high in the air, "Is it common sense, then, to handicap our export trade at home, to attack the good name of our business for the benefit of foreign rivals?" well stocked moat market The list will include Homo killed chickens Every window along Market street and the other intersecting thoroughfares were blown out by the concussion and pedestrians fled in every direction.Referring to a subpoena recently issued requiring him to appear In court in an action against the Standard Oil company, Mr. Rockefeller said: The ordinance for the paving of Curtis street and providing for an appropriation of $6,000, was read at length. A motion to pass it llnally was lost by the following vote:Ayes— Murphy. Walsh. Thompson; nays— Toole, Gavin. McAndrew. Kehoe. An ordinance providing for the sewering of Lagrange street from Railroad street to summit of hill and providing $1,225.70, passed finally without dissent, and bids will soon be advertised for. Home dressed veal Prime beef and pork Our own make pork sausage Hundreds of men and women were cut, many dangerously, by the glass which fe'l from every window in every building in that part of the city. "While I was in active business I used to always respond. PDut now 1 am not in a position to give these inquiring people the information they want. They know that as well as I do. The cause of the explosion cannot be definitely ascertained as yet, but it is thought to he due to a gas explosion followed by after damp. The mines were considered the safest and best ventilated In this section. The care we exercise in selecting our stock assures you of a choice as- Save in one particular Moran dominated the convention absolutely and completely. SEVERELY BURNED. sortment. Within three minutes after the explosion occurred, the bodies of six Edward Bannon, of Upper Plttston, was severely burned about the face and hands this morning while about his work in the Twin shaft. Bannon is employed at rock work and was engaged in driving a tunnel, when he ran into a body of gas, which was exploded by his light. He was removed to the surface hurried to the hospital, where it is said that his condition is not dangerous. Bannon is 26 years old and is a well known base ball player. HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET The possible exception was In the indorsement of Bryan for the Democratic nomination for president in 1008. George Fred Williams, chief of Moran's political staff, proposed an indorsement of the Nebraska!) at the last moment, but another of Moron's lieutenants declared that if Moran's wishes were known they would not l»e in favor of Bryan, but of Hearst. Tbe convention had previously lauded In its platform the Democracy of both Bryan and Hearst. men had been dragged away from tho verge of the ditch and were lying on the south side of Market street. "So I am reluctantly compelled to conclude that it is notoriety they want rather than information. I yield to no man In respect for law, but I am unable to see where the little notoriety an Inquisitor might get from putting me on the stand would serve the ends of justice. New York Socialists Nominate. HAVE YOU VISITED Albany, N. Y., Oct. 5.—The Socialist Labor party filed with the secretary of state a petition nominating u state ticket made up as follows: For governor, Thomas II. Jackson of Fredonla; lieutenant governor, Frank E. Passoni), Troy; secretary of state, Matthew Loclmer, New York; comptroller, John B. Kinney, Syracuse; treasurer, Charles F. Oobuer, Schenectady; attorney general. John E. Wallace. Schenectady; state engineer and surveyor, Joseph A. Orme, Yonkers. THE NEW MEAT MARKET? Three Killed Instantly The following resolution from common council was concurred in: Directing the mayor to notify the Laurel Line to erect a safe fence to enclose its tracks in the city. The following building permits were granted: William Kyte, brick structure on Broad street; Mr. Bennett, two story frame on South Main street; Mr. Kern, barn corner of Church and Weed streets. Mr. Toole brought up the question of a sevVer ordinance for Cliff street, which was never reported by the sewer committee. The question will be taken up at the next meeting. The fresh meat department recent- Three of the men seemed to have been killed Instantly. The others merely gasped for a few seconds. ly added to our popular vegetable and Only one of these was an employ of the firm which is doing the subway work. All others were pedestrians, apparently on their way to their places of employment. fruit market has not met wit hpatron- "So I avoid the ordeal, with its exhaustion, when I can preserve my strength and quiet." age beyond our expectations. We arc well prepared to supply your needs in A dump cart, drawn by two horses and driven by a colored man, was directly over that portion of the subway where the explosion occurred. The whole outfit was sent high in the air and fell Into the pit which had so suddenly opened and within a minute was converted into an inferno. the lirie of high quality fresh meats, JEANESVILLE BOOM. and our prompt delivery system ap- The ticket nominated is as follows: Governor—John B. Morau of Boston. Lieutenant Governor—B. Gerry Brown of Brockton. Flemlngton, N. J., Oct. 5.—The second annual reunion of the Rockefeller Family association, which began at the courthouse here, was attended by a number of Rockefellers from different parts of the country. The annual banquet was held in the opera house. The monument which John D. Uockefeiler erected In the cemetery at Larlson's Corners In memory of his greatgreat-grandfather, Johann Peter Rockefeller, was unveiled. Rockefeller Family Reunion. plies to orders for fresh meat as The Lehigh Valley Coal Company has decided to rehabilitate Jeanesville, a mining town abandoned some years ago because of the Increased cost of taking out what coal remained In the operation. well as to the produce department Hoarst Well Received In Rochester. All cuts in fresh meat at the lowest Secretary of State—Charles C. Paine of Hyanuis. Rochester, N. Y.. Oct. 5.-—Unmistakable enthusiasm welcomed William Randolph Ileaitit, Democratic and Independence league candidate for governor, In this city. While the farmers received him at Fonda and at Livonia with Interest and nonpartisan frlendlinese rather than enthusiasm, the two large audiences before which he spoke here gave li!m ringing and long continued cheers. FATHER MATHEW DAY CELEBRATION cash prices. Give us a trial order The flames leaper higher than any of the buildings, and it was only because of the heroic action of half a dozen men that the six bodies were rescued from the flames and dragged to the sidewalk where th epollce patrol wagons removed them to the morgue. SHARP, THE MARKETMAN Attorney General — John' W. Cnmmings of Fall River. The contract was let yosterday for the erection of a large new boiler house at Jeanesville, and this will be followed by the resumption of mining on a large scale. It Is expected that nearly 10,000 members of the total abstinence societies of the Seranton Diocesan union will appear in the grand parade to be held In Scranton on October 10. Grand Marshall Martin Keegan has received word from nearly every society between Forest City and Hazletori, declaring their intention of joining the parade. Nearly all of them will have a full regimental band. In ! the afternoon a picnic will be held in Rocky Glen, under the auspices of St. Joseph's society, of Mtnooka. In the evening the Pioneer corps will conduct a grand ball in the club house of the Scranton Ulcycle club and the Knights of Columbus. SPECIAL Auditor—Thomas L, Illsgen of West Springfield. CANDY SALE Treasurer and Receiver General— George M. Harrlgan of Lowell. SATURDAY A Kitchen Stool. Wb have decided to put in vogue a Two of the candidates besides Mr. Morau lmd been nominated by the Independence league. Brown for lieutenant governor nnd Illsgen for auditor. Men and women who were passing along Market street on their way to work were struck by the pieces of heavy glass and Injured, how seriously cannot yet be learned, buc trails of hlood from the people who were hurt could be followed as far as Second street. It wlli surprise you to find how much less tired you will be when working In the kitchen If you have a tall stool to sit on when wiping dishes—even when washing them it can be used- Ironing small articles, preparing vegetables and making cake, plea, and doing many other things. Get all your material together, then sit on your high stool and do the work. It will keep yon off your feet several hours la time. new plan of giving special bargain!! CHARGED WITH ROBBING STATION in Confectionery on Saturday, and The platform adopted Is prolific in demands for reform. The resolutions favor the public ownership and operation of public utilities, reciprocity and tariff revision, the abolishment of capital punishment, etc. McCarren Defies Hearst. will commence tomorrow, by offering New York, Oct 5.—Senator Patrick II. McCarren, the leader of the Kings county Democratic organization, issued au ultimatum and a defiance to William It. Hearst. In a letter to Mr. Hearst, Senator McCarren declared that If the nominee for governor and his followers put up n third ticket in Brooklyn he would give Charles E. Hughes a majority of 75,000 In Kings county. Clarence Ely, a former operator for for the Lehigh Valley, and Bert Bryant. the operator who said that he was asleep at his post at the time th6 $1,195 was stolen from Ihe ticket office at the Lehigh Valley's station In Ithaca on Monday last, have finally been placed under arrest. „ 40c CANDY AT 29c LB Wl)en the explosion occurred, men, plankS, horses and trolley cars were thrown Into the air and came down In a great Jumbled mass. Fresh Cocoanut Crisp 5c quart, Fresh Made Peanut brittle, HAKTER'S CONFECTIONERY Jerome Accuses Paper of Libel. There was a great clasjh of falling glass, and then there was a silence which was only broken by the roar of the gas flames. Sixth and Market streets on the north side of the latter thoroughfare, took on the appearance of what hell is supposed to be. STORE, White Plains, N. Y„ Oct. 5.—District Attorney William T. Jerome came to White I'lains to try to have the Yonkers Herald Indicted for criminal libel. On Thursdiyr last an editorial appeared In the newspaper in which it was intimated that Jerome entered luto a conspiracy with life Insurance officers In accordance with which the district attorney was not to prosecute them. Ely is the man who is suspected of the robbery. He has been frequently In the company of llryant lately and It is believed that he stole the key to the money drawer from Bryant. Ely was well acquainted with the fact that the money drawer contained considerable money. COSTLY GIFTS. Fifty thousand dollars Is the conservative valuation placed upon the gifts showered upon the bride at the Stemmeyer-Craig nuptials in Mauch Chunk yesterday, when Miss Mary Craig, youngest daughter of the late Judge Craig, was wedded to Carl Stemmeyer, son of William Stemmeyer, the Pittsburg millionaire. « v H VJ| (II Til * ffll 1 And Save Cups From President, King and Kaiser Flames of all colors belched forth. The odor of burning flesh sickened the rescuers and tArned crowds away. Norfolk, Va„ Oct. 5.—As prizes to the best boats In three weeks' racing during the Jamestown exposition King Edward of England, Emperor William of Oermany, President Roosevelt and Sir Thomas Llpton will offer cups. The exposition company will also offer three cups, making a total of seven. Trolley Cars Wrecked. When the detectives went to arrest Ely they discovered that he had taken up a note for $75, purchased a suit for $20 and a pair of shoes for $5, besides making a young woman friend a handsome present. He had but $12.10 when arrested. Before the burglary Bryant says that Ely was broke. Trolley cars which had been lifted from the tracks by the force of the upheaval were stalled just where they dropped, and one of them had two three-Inch joists through the roof and extending almost to the floor of the car. Not a whole pane of glass was left in the car. Several women passengers *ere cut and fainted. The men rushed to the street and were lost In the crowd which soon gathered.The gift of the bride to her maid of honor was a croWrv of diamonds and sapphires; to the bridesmaids, silver buckles; to the bridegroom, a diamond and sapphire ring. The gift of the bridegroom to his best man was a sapphire ring; the ushers, pearl pins, and to the bride a diamond pendant sunk in platinum, with platinum chain. i Condemned Americana to Appeal. El Paso, Tex., Oct 5.—Richardson,' Mason and Harle, the Americans sentenced to be shot at Chihuahua for murdering victims to collect life insurance, will appeal to President Diaz. 15 to $10,000 Paid For a Book. 25 London. Oct. 5.—A copy of the third edition of Shakespeare's "Passionate Pilgrim," of which the only other copy extnnt Is in the Bodleian library, has Just been sold nt private sale for an American bnyor at $10,000. The police do not believe that Bryant was connected with the robbery, but he has been placed under arrest to Insure his presence at the trial of his friend Ely. Per Cent Persian Ruler la III. Teheran, Persia, Oct. B.—The shah ot Persia, Murafar-ed-Dln, Is reported to be seriously 111. • " ■ ' • i"*-" — ' i •. Oysters received dally at MessickX Pour women who passed by the boCHes stretched out on the sidewalks were overcome by the sight of the Among the costly and elegant gifts was a crown anc| diamond heart, the value of which Is nearlyDi#25,000, presented to the bride by her mother. ; Boston Shoe Store 79 N-MaiB Sl» mston. Heidelberg 10c cigar, at Gillespie's Hunting outfits at Garrison's, .... * ff