Pittston Gazette

              k. ▲ C WEATHER pr" St THE H09US PAPER. Historica1 Society E\jrcCnst TTntll 8 p. For the People of Plttston Eastern Pennsylvania. .Vicinity. Fair and continued cold tonight; frost on Thursday; fair and cold on Thursday. ALIi TILE HOME NEWS. 57TH YEAR. J WICKKLY K8TAHMSHKD 1850. • DAILY KST. by T1IHO. HAUT 3882. PITTSTON, PA., W •AY, OCTOBER 10, 1C«(J(6. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. 8 PAGES. who bad the viscera or tne aean woman under his observation for ten days or more, testified that he found In thorn evidences of Irritation and Inflammation, which were the cause of death. lie admitted that these conditions might havoibeen produced by arsenical orntrychnlne poisoning. PLANS FOR CANAL ED AT STAKE COW DAS WITHDRAWN THE NEW CAPITOL BROLWER TRIAL Preliminary Arrangements Are Unjler Way. Positive Date No( Yet Determined, But Will be Kefyrc New Year's— Jersey Contractor Murder- Won't Stand as a Candidate Editors Invited to Inspect Experts and Nurse Testify Shonts Gives Datails of Pro- For Congress. ed For Money. Accounts. on Stand. On cross examination Dr. Oattell acknowledged that the inflammation and Irritation he lmd discovered might have boon cnused by an attack of acute Indigestion or by ptomaine poisoning. posed Method. V. it'- i \ Ma«lc tlio Announcement tills Morning: JOB IN ONE? CONTRACT MISSING TWO MONTHS. That lie Would Decllnc the Un- BERRY WANTS ADVICE GLASS FOUND IN BODY Governor and High Ollicials Connected With the Na- colli Party Nomination, Hut Mr. Brown In opening for the state reviewed the circumstances of the dentil of Mrs. Brouwer. He said that 011 Sept. 14 Mrs. Brouwer was taken suddenly ill In the night with violent pains. Those were symptoms of poisoning, the prosecutor contended, and he siiid tlint no other person but Dr. Brouwer attended his wife on tlint oc- Gave No Hchhoii For His tional Guard Will be Present. Skeleton Found in Woods Action-—No DcciHion Sends Letter to Attorney Professor Says He Found Bidder Takes Entire Con- Tied to Tree. From Hurrisbtirg. Glass in Woman's Body. tract For Waterway. Although a positive date has not yet been determined on for the dedication of the new State armory, in this city, preliminary arrangements are In progress for the event. It will be on a big scale and will take place in the afternoon, with a reception in the evening. The entire Ninth regiment will parade here on the afternoon of the dedication day. Captains Francis and Judge, and Lieutenants WJldoner, Fleischer and Haggerty, of this city, wore In Wilkesbarre yesterday in conference with General Dougherty concerning the arrangements.At least one feature of the rnuchmuddled Congressional situation in Luzerne county has been definitely settled. Some weeks ago, Luzerne county politicians held a meeting and selected Hon. E. A. Coray, of Dallas, as the candidate of the Lincoln party for the office of Congressman. Up to this time Mr. Coray had refused to make any statement as to his Intention with regard to the nomination, but this morning he authorized the announcement that he had decided not to accept the nomination for Congress. Mr. Coray would make no statement of his reasons for declining, but added that a meeting of the Llncolnites would be held early next week, at which time his declination of the nomination will be formally placed before them. Perhaps at that time, Mr. Coray will make a statement of the reasons which led to his decision. It Is possible that the fact of tho Llncolnites having been unable to secure a party column on the official ballot, by reason of the fact that the friends of Congressman Palmer having pre-empted the title of Lincoln Party by nomination papers, may have had something to do with Mr. Coray's decision. General. Harrlsburg, Oct. 10.—Governor Pennypacker and Auditor General Snyder have sent the following joint letter to Charles Emory Smith, of the Philadelphia Press; Charles H. Heustis, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and George W. Ochs, of the Philadelphia. Ledger: Toms ttlver, N. J., Oct. 10.—'The principal feature of the testimony at the opening session of the trial of Dr. Frank Brouwer, accused of the murder of his wife by the administering of poison and ground glass, was the testimony of Professor Frederick Gentli of Philadelphia, the expert chemist, who analyzed the contents of digestive organs taken from Mrs. Brouwer's body. Washington, Oct. 10—The plan to complete the Panama canal by contract was made public by Chairman Shonts. Koch bidder must undertake the entiro construction. No bar will be offered to corporations associating, but they must be legally organized Into a single body, with which the government can deal. Bidders will not be considered who do not have available capital of $5,000,000. A certified check for $200,000 Is required with each proposal, and a bond of $3,000,000 will be required from the successful bidder. Flemington, N. J., Oct. 10.—Coroner George M. Pldcock made the positive statement that a murder exceeding in cruelty even those committed by the Indians In bygone days was done about two months ago on Asbury mountain, near this town. His Investigations show that the victim was burned alive there and doubtless his money taken by the murderers. cosion Subsequently she exhibited similar symptoms, and a nurse was called In to help take care of her. Dr. Brouwer gave the nurse something wlileh he said was medicine and directed that It be given to Mrs. Brouwer at certain Intervals. Dr. Brouwer then went to Lake wood and ordered the nurse to telephone him If there was any change in the condition of his wife. Gentlemen:—We observe that the newspapers are interested, and very properly interested, in learning the facts concerning the cost of the capltol, which was so auspiciously dedicated on Thursday last. We therefore request you to come in person to the oifice of the governor, In the capltol, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 2 p. m., when and where there will bo shown to you the minutes of the board of public grounds and buildings, the advertisements, schedules, plans, bids, receipted bills, and whatever original papers relating to the subject you may wish to examine. The architect will be present to give all needed explanations. Professor Geutb testified to the finding of a number of particles of glass In the Intestines, but under cross examination the fact that In one instance at least pieces of glass found had come from the Jar containing the organ was brought out, and tills admission by the witness was considered of much importance. -Several pieces of glass, however, were found inside the intestines. It had been expected that the Pittston armory would be the first to be dedicated under the now armory appropriation bill, but, owing to the unavoidable arrd unexpected difficulties which were encountered In laying the foundation walls, the work of construction was greatly retarded. For this reason, the crection of an armory at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., has progressed much more rapidly than the one here, and the dedication at Mt. Pleasant will take place on Nov. 11th. The disclosure of the facts, based up on circumstantial evidence, Is as fol lows: Helped by Other Doctors. Tills medicine had the opposite effect from what l)r. lirouwer said It would have, and Mrs. Brouwer's condition became worse, so that the nurse had to call In other physicians. Under their care Mrs. Hrouwer became better and was almost well when the nurse left. The bidding is not Hulled to American contractors. All proposals are to be In before noon of Dec. 12, when they will be opened. Proposals are to be expressed in terms of percentage upon the estimated cost of construction. which Is to be fixed by a board of five engineers, three representing the government and two representing the contractor. The chief engineer of the canal commission Is to be chairman of the engineering board. Ten days ago n skeleton was found on a spur of Asbury mountain. It was that of a man. Indications that the body had been burned were everywhere.Murks were found where the fire had eateu Into the bones. Not a single thing apparently remained by which the-body could be identified; but, as Coroner I'ldcock said, fate Intervened, and the pathetic heap of bones was recognized. The body Is that of Frank L. Hopkins, a member of a firm of Newark carpenters and contractors. He had an ottlce at 105) Mechanic street. A tuan named Apgar was his partner. The prosecutor said that on the Sunday before Mrs. Bromver died she was again taken violently 111 and showed symptoms of poisoning. Another nurse was called In. she being on duty In the daytime and Dr. Brouwer at night. That Sunday night Dr. Brouwer relieved the nurse at 9 o'clock, and at 1 o'clock in the morning Mrs. Bronwer's condition was so critical that Dr. Brouwer called Ihe nurse up to aid him. Mrs. Brouwer was then In great pain and agony and died at,4 o'clock. Traces of arsenic had been found In nil the organs he examined, Dr. Gentb testified. The Philadelphia expert's High State dignitaries will be present at the dedication ceremonies here and It will be a military event. Assurances have been received that Governor Pennypackcr will attend, as also will Adjutant General Stewart and Major Genoral Gobin, besides many regimental officers. Invitations will also be issued to members of the Legislature. General C. B. Dougherty will preside over the dedication ceremonies. The invitation is not at all intended to supersede a detailed Investigation which those In authority may hereafter desire to make, but in order that men of responsibility, such a's yourselves, may have the opportunity now to see the methods pursued by the board, and to Inform the public. Very truly yours, (Signed) Premium For Speed Proposed. It is regarded as rather strange that the Dauphin county court has not yet handed down its decision in the matter of the objections made to the certificate of nomination of Congressman Palmer as the Republican candidate for Congress. The hearing was held last Saturday, but up to 3 o'clock this afternoon no decision had been handed down by the court. The engineering board will also estimate a reasonable time for the completion of the canal and will agree upon a system of premiums and penalties to be paid to or by the contractor, according as the work Is completed within or beyond the estimated cost and time. Carried Money With Him. Samuel W. Pennypacker, William P. Snyder. Two months ago Hopkins disappeared mysteriously. He always carried more than $100 with him, and u great many people knew# this. Harrisburg, Oct. 10.—State Treasurer Berry sent to Attorney General Carson a letter asking for advice as to the legality of certain work done on the new State capitol by the board of public ground and buildings, composed of Governor Pennypacker, Auditor General Snyder and tho Stata treasurer. Simultaneously with the opening of the case came news of Dr. Bronwer's Intention to take the stand in his own behalf if his counsel, when the evidence produced by the prosecution has all been taken, believes such action will benefit the defense. That the new armory will be a popular building for entertainments and like events Is evident from the applications which have already been received. A New York city firm is desirous of securing the building for a roller skating rink. Several out-oftown firms are seeking the place for amusement purposes, besides numerous applications from home organizations. The armory will nave a good sized floor space, and, with a gallery encircling the auditorium, will doubtless be an Ideal place for conccrts and the like. No action has been taken on the applications. All the government plant for actual construction work, including the railway, is to be placed at the disposal of the contractor and Is to be maintained by the government. The contract specifies that the commission Is to retain control of all engineering work in connection with the construction of the canal; also all municipal engineering, the police, sanitary, hospital and commissary departments, mess houses, quarters. construction and maintenance of buildings, operation of the Panama railway, an auditing department, to which contractors' accounts are to be open, and a department of materials and supplies. On the day when Hopkins was last seen he had $1)00 with hlni. He Intended to go to Moutclulr and pay off a gang of laborers who had been employed lD.v his firm. Not a word has been received from the man since. He had no'apparent reason for leaving his home. Life to him was smooth, and evpry business venture In which he was engaged produced profit. CRAWFORD WILL CASE. No Poison In Embalming Fluid, Several Handwriting Experts Will Testify. One of the most important developments of the day came with the announcement that the embalming fluid used in Mrs. Bronwer's body (lid not contain arsenic or any other poison. MET AT CARBONDALE. Wyoming Association of Congrega- tional Churches Opened Cornell - Uegnrding Dr. Bronwer's request to his counsel to lDe placed on the stand In his own behalf It was learned that (his lias been his desire from the first. Dr. Broil we" said: The coroner got the relutlves of Hopkins together and showed them the remains of the burued man. They figured on size, weight, height, etc., under the coroner's direction and positively Identified the skeleton. The Allegation Will be Made Tliat na- tion at Carliondale, Yesterday Signature of the Decedent In the The 22(1 annual convention of thfc Wyoming Association of Congregational churches convened yesterday at Calrbondale, with a large attendance of delegates. The morning session was taken up with business. In tlje course of which letters of dismissal were granted to Ilev. Ivor Evans, of Germantown, and Rev. Edward J.i Heal, of Binghamton. and oiHcers for the ensuing year were elected, as follows: Moderator, Rev. J. W. Norris, of Edwardsville; scribe. Rev. J. C- Luke, of Carbondale; treasurer, John J. Williams, of Wilkesbarre; missionary committee. Rev. D. E. Burtner, of Williamsport, Rev. R. C. Jenkins, of Shenandoah; Rev. II. J. Reese, of Scranton. ROBBERY IN DAYLIGHT. I-a test Will Presented for DIt. FltANK BROUWBU Probate Is Nothing l»nt part In the case has been so prominent that this statement was viewed as n telling blow at the defense. It was not until Dr. Gentli had examined the viscera of Mrs. Brouwer and reported that the Ocean county authorities could be Induced to proceed against the well known and popular physician. "Yes, I desire to testify. They claim that my motive for murdering my wife was to get her money. Why, when the facts are known It will be proved that I had given my house to my wife, and was paying for it in Installments. a Rubber Stamp Au- Sixty days after the signing of the contract actual work Is to begin on the Isthmus, and the contractor is to take ovor all employees on the isthmus which the commission does not wish to retain. No American employee Is to work more than eight hours. Eight Hours For Americans. There had been Homo doubt as to the miiDner of the man's death, hilt this doubt was also dispelled. The coroner examined the ground once more und with minute enre. He found ropeH with singed ends, nnd he found innrka of tire 011 the trees near which the body was found. The authorities naturally figure that If the murderers Intended to burn a lifeless body they would not have Itouml it with ropes. tograph Traced Italian Held Up in Brown Over. The defense in the important James Xj. Crawford will contest. In Scranton, was opened this morning. Statements made by the counsel for the defense, made yesterday afternoon in court, loft no room to doubt that a determined effort will be made to show that the signature of the decedent on the second will offered for probate is nothing but a rubber stamp autograph traced over with a stub pen. Several handwriting experts are on hand as witnesses for the defense, and it is asserted that they will declare the will and codicil forgeries. town Section. "As for this story that I gave her ground glass, that is also preposterous. No physician desiring to co*"mlt secret murder would ever administer anything like that. As for the arsenic, the medicines I gave my wife have nil been analyzed and not a drop of anything harmful found in them. No, 110, I tell you that when all the evidence against me is in this awful charge will vanish like snow before the sun under the weight of evidence that we will advance." Miss lTnn Dudley, one of the nurses who attended Mrs. Brouwer during her fatal Illness, testified that she had not administered to the sick woman hypodermic injections prepared by Dr. Brouwer for that purpose, but she was not permitted to tell why. Asked to Ih* Directed to Itailrtmd Sta- Chairman Shouts defends the percentage system of payment In a letter to Secretary Taft, as follows: "This plan is being employed Increasingly by the oldest, largest and most successful corporations in the country. The government will get the benefit of the combined efforts of the best nnd most experienced contractors In the world, each In charge of a department In which he Is a specialist and co-operating with other specialists. The government will secure the co-operation of these powerful interests in keeping mechanics of all classes. tion, lie Mtls l.cd to Secluded S]Mtt and Relieved of $117— I'liliCO Not Ollicially Detectives have been Het to work to solve the mystery, and they are looking for both business ami personal enemies of the man. Notified At the session an address was made by James A. Jones, of Plymouth, on "Our Churches and Their Needs." This address was followed by a discussion "What the Church Can Do," by a number of the pastors. "What did Mrs. Brouwer g?tV" ask ed the prosecutor. An Italian named Angelo Pepple, living in pne of the settlements near the Keystone colliery, was victimized by two amateur highway robbers In Browntown, yesterday afternoon. He was robbed of $37, and the men who committed the crime made their escape without detection. As far as Is known, no officials have been notified officially of the robbery, although the matter was brought to the attention of the city police this morning, but not by Pepple. The robbery occurred between 4 and 5 o'clock and was a daring piece of work. 'She was given milk," said Miss Hughes Opens State Campaign. Dudley Lyons, N. Y., Oct. 10.—Charles E. Hughes, the Republican candidate for governor, made his first appearance before an up state political audience, when Memorial threater here was filled with Wayne county citizens. His speech marked the beginning of hi* first campaign tour In western New York. He went to Buffnlo today and will spenk there at night. Tomorrow he will deliver addresses at Geneva and Oannndnlgua, Friday nt Penn Yan and Seneca Fulls and on Saturday at Amsterdam. Mr. Hughes' declaration In his speech that ho was under uo political obligations to any person or thing elicited a quick response from the audience, as did his reference to the records of the national and state administrations. When the case was resumed this morning the attorneys for the defense requested court to grant permission to have the paper on which the codicil is written, the same being pasted on a cardboard, removed from the cardboard so as to allow the experts a better opportunity for their inspection. This Judge Sando refused to do unless It can be shown that in removing the paper from the cardboard the document will in no way be damaged. Evidence showing that this can bo done without damage will be offered later in the day. "Was there anything in the milk?" Put Something In Milk. "The doctor told me that he had put something In the milk." STANDARD OIL BEFORE JURY. On adjournment of the meeting, a session of the ladies' missionary committee was held and officers for the ensuing year elected. At the evening session of the convention. Rev. J. W. Norris, of Edwardsvllle, delivered a short address on "Its Mission," which, was followed by another on "Its Spirit," by Rev. D. E. Burtner. Today was observed as Sunday school day. "Did you or the doctor give the milk to Mrs. Brouwer?" Company's Attorney Says It Is In No Way a Trust. To Protect Government. "I gnve her some, and I know the doctor gave tier something." Flndlay, O., Oct. 10.—'The suit of the state of Oh!o against the Standard (HI company of Ohio, in which the company Is charged with conspiracy against trade, has opened here and Is progressing at a rapid pace. "The plays offer every Incentive for speedy nnd economical construction by penalizing extra time and cost und rewarding better than contract performance as to either. By retaining control of the work and exercising strict supervision through Its engineering force the government will protect itself against cheap or faulty construction."What happened after the doctor had given her this something?" "Mrs. Brouwer was seized with severe convulsions." Pepple Is employed as a laborer In one of the small independent collieries in the woods of Pittston township. He received his pay yesterday, and, after dressing In his street clothes at his boarding house started out with $37 in his pockets, bound for Scranton. Evidently he did not know how to reach a railroad for Scranton, and when he was passing through Browntown, a short distance west of, Shaughnessy's store he stopped tWo English-speaking men, who were loitering along the road, and asked them how to find the way to Scranton. They were very accommodating to all appearances, and offered to show him a short cut to the car he was looking for. It was not brought out whether the nurse knew what Dr. Brouwer is alleged to have put in the milk. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK A jury was secured In less than two hours. County Prosecutor W. L. David presented his case. Virgil H. Kline, attorney for the defense* made answer. Attorney G. H. Phelps of the prosecution then rend documentary evidence until the court adjourned. The experts will go on the stand later In the day and give testimony that the signatures to the Schooley will and codicil are forgeries. The 42d annual convention of the Pennsylvania Sunday School association was opened today in Gettysburg. The sessions will be held in two large tents erected on the college campus.. Among those who will address the meetings are John Wanainaker, president of the association; General O. O. Howard, Major Veale, Bishop Darlington, W. G. Landes and the Rev. Russell H. Conwell. More than 1,000 delegates will be in attendance.  Miss Dudley said further than on Sept. 10, 1005, six days before her death, Mrs. Brouwer was seized with several convulsions. When Dr. Brouwer learned of her condition, she asserted, ho went to her bedside and administered a hypodermic Injection of morphine arid on leaving the room called the witness into the hallway. "The time nnd cost of completing the canal as estimated will In all probability tie reduced by the application of new principles which will be discovered as the work progresses. Finally, a termination of the contract, should It become necessary, would be less disastrous to the contractor, while an effective resumption of the worit would be made easier to the government owing to its close relations thereto." Testimony will also be lntroduped showing that the paper in which the Schooley will Is written is not the same kind as used by the People's Coal Co. It will be i-emembered that the alleged will and codicil were written on what purports to be People's Coal Co. stationery. Twelve or thirteen witnesses will be called by the defense. A great crowd thronged the coxyt room this morning, when the hearing was resumed. In brief, Mr. David stated to the Jury that the Standard Oil company beenme a trust lu 1N82 and, although it had several times since changcd the form of its organization, had not ceased to commit the offenses of a trust. 8tolen Boy Returns. New York. Oct. 10.—After his parents had suffered nearly three weeks of anguish and well nigh had despaired of seeing ltlrn alive again Willie Ijibnrbara, four years old, kidnaped son ol Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Labarbara, was discovered safe and sound In the Brooklyn Children's society rooms Id Schernierhorn street. The boy had been picked up on the street after having been turned loose by his captors, who had evidently despnlred of extorting money from Ills parents. "Dr. Brouwer," she testified, "said to me that it was hard for hlin to be left alone with two boys. 'Do all you can for her,' he said, referring to his wife. 'Give her {ill the morphine she wants. Give it to her every twenty minutes. I would rather see her die under an opiate than to be In the condition she is Replying, Mr. Kline characterized as mere matters of ancient history the relation of the original formation of the trust. The Standard Oil company, he said, was u corporation controlled entirely by its stockholders. It was In no way a trust It could not be said that any of the statements of Mr. David relative to the early history of the organization were true, but If they were they were not within the limits of Hancock county and consequently without the jurisdiction of the court. The Italian did not suspect the men and followed them. They led him to a secluded spot along; the Erie tracks and, turning suddenly on him, demanded that he give them whatever money he had. At the same time one menaced him while the other went through his pockets and took the roll of bills. They then started up the railroad after warning him not to give any alarm. As far as is known the Italian did not notify any one In the neighborhood that he had been held up, and consequently the men got away without any interference. ELABORATE WEDDING New York, Oct. 10.—The south tube the second of the twin bores of the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel under the North river, was informally opened, and the engineers and laborers whose brains and muscle created the work celebrated their second triumph lu a grait engineering font. The shields within the north tube met four week? ago. So wonderfully correct was the alignment of the second boring that the deviation was round to bj only one-sixteenth of an inch. 8econd Hudson River Tube Finished The most elaborate wedding that has ever taken place In Italian circles In tljjs city will occur tomorrow evening in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, on William street, when Miss Mary Turon, daughter of V. P. Turon, will become the bride of Ubaldo Dl- Marco, who comes of a prominent Italian family In New York. Rev. "William Gislon will officiate at the ceremony, which will be witnessed by a large number of guests from New York, Scranton, Wllkesbarre, Hazleton, Carbondale and this city. A reception will follow at the Turon home, 146 Tompkins street. Mr. and Mrs. DlMarco will leave on a wedding tour to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The bridal gown is to be a very elaborate creation. now.'" Prosecutor Accuses Prisoner. In Ills opening address Theodore J. R. Brown, public prosecutor of Ocean county, held the jury spellbound as he dramatically accused the prisoner of remorselessly murdering his wife. Rome, Oct. 10.—The Marcbesa del Orlllo, better known as Adelaide RIstori, the celebrated Italian actress, If? dead. She had been suffering from pneumonia for some time past. Adelaide Rlstorl was bom In 1821 at Clvldale, a small town, now included in the province of Udlne, Italy. In 18fl»i Rlstorl visited the United States with a company and was warmly welcomed. Rlstorl returned to tbe United States on Sept. 13, 1807. Rlstorl, Famous Actress, Dsad. The' company, he said, sold some oil at retail In the County, might own soipe reul estate here, hut the statement that it was In any combination In restraint of trade was entirely unsupported by the facts. "We will prove that this man is one of the most merciless fiends who lived," shouted the prosecutor, shaking his linger at the defendant. FREE BUILDING LOTS '"He Is what Is known to the police as a slow murderer," he went on. "They are nothing more than fiends in human shape. They watch their victims suffer with torturiM of the damned and gloat over their agony. Farmers' National Cong res'g^/leets. III Greater Now York. | Extra Special Sale § Queen Quality Shoe. Hock Island, III., Oct. 10.—Eight hundred dolegates are In the city to attend tli3 twenty-sixth annual session of the fanners' national congress. Nearly every state In the Union Is represented. In the annual address of President John M. Stahl of Chicago he arefl tbnt to the farmer the distribution of products Is equally Important with production and that the chief mission or the" farmers' congress is to remedy faults In the system of distribution. Mr. H. C. Davidson, Manager of The Greater Now York Realty Co., New York City, is in this city delivering the warranty deeds to the lucky people who secured certificates entitling them to one puilding Lot at New JUverhead, Long Island, New York. These certificates were given aw/.y free by the Earl Burgess Co. two weeks ago when at the Opera House In this city. Declares War on Unions. Atlanta, (•«., Oct. 10.—The American Bottlers' Protective association began u two days' session here. "The logical sequence of labor unionism," said President Hugo, "Is socialism, and socialism, as commonly understood, means stagnation and commercial death to any country. Unloulsm as at present conducted must be destroyed." All the very newest 1906 fall and winter shoes, all sizes In Patent Colt, Dongola, Vlcl Kid, Box Calf and Qun Metal. Special price, all $3.60 and $3.00 shoes, while they last now "In the body of Mrs. Bronwer the deadliest of poisons were found. They bad been administered a little at a time. Mrs. Brouwcr died slowly by degrees, getting weaker every day, suffering more and more und pathetically pleading for help from her husband, who *we will prove answered her appeal with death." Ohio Defeats Bridge Trust. Bellefontalne, O., Oct. 10. — Five bridge companies have surrendered tbelr charters here as a result of tlv* war on the bridge trust by Attorney General Ellis. All of tbe other companies have left tbe state, tbe Mount Vernon Bridge company alone remaining to fight the battle of tbe trust. ANOTHER CONTEST. In the Dauphin county court tomorrow will be opened the case of the contesting conferees of the Fourteenth congressional district of this state. In which the delegates from Bradford county will try to show that the recent convention of the Lincoln party at Tunkhannock nominated George Kipp, while the delegates from the other counties In the district will contend that a substantial majority of the delegates desired to endorse Hon. Mlal E. Lilley, of To- Any person who secured ono of theBc certificates and has not returned It to New York office of tho company can get full information regarding their Building Lot by writing, calling or phoning C. Davidson, Eagle Hotel, Plttston, before Friday night. $2.50. BOSTON SHOE STIlEj 79 N. Main St. Chicago, Oct. 10. — State Attorney John J. Ilealcy has turned over to Cook county all the fees of Ills office for the last two years, amounting to $51,213. Ilealey's act was in accordance with promises made before election. He accepts only the statutory salary. Turns Over Fees to County. Jefferson Davis* Widow III Hardly had the prosecutor concluded his keen attack on the defendant before the defense had scored on him In 1ltfD testimony of Dr. Henry W. Cattell of-Philadelphia, who performed the autopsy on the body of Mrs. Brouwer. New York, Oct. 10.—Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who Is eighty-one years old. cnugtit a severe cold last Saturday and on Sunday was obliged to take to her lied. Dr. Robert H. Wylle, Who has been Mrs. Davis' physician for years, tmid. "Mis. Davis Is vary ILL" Chicago, Oct. 10.—Joseph H. Gltdden, the Inventor of the barbed wire fence In tbe «*arly seventies, Is dead at bis home in Dekalb, III., at tbe age of ninetjr-three.Invented Barbed Wire Fenoe. See the Finest Jewelry Display In town. Cor. Main A Water Sts. 9-5 In direct examination Dr. Cattell, Stove-repairing at Ash's. wanda.