Pittston Gazette

              t p WKAT tub: home: pafek. Historical Societv Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow tor Eastern Pennsylvania. 'h P ' For ttio People of Plttstou and Vicinity. Pair anil warmer tonight and Sunday.' ▼ ' V r ■ i r r £ . r #■ all the: home: news. 57TH YEAR. \ uffiTSfc. 911101) 1850. D. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. 8 P&GES. i. ADVANCE AGENT IS AN IRISH GIANT 1 TO QUIT CUBA. HUGHES ANSWERS HEARST. CUBAN AFFAIRS. COLLIDE IN FOG. GE . lticli Fields and Cay* Ryan Bought Equitable Stock Bo- Major Kory McKcnzic, Seven Feet Two Indies Tall, Here In Advance Soiilliem Lilies fore Insurance Probe Was Ordered. Carried $3l5(000,000 Tons Taft Demands Holding of Seneca Falls, N. Y., Oct. 13.-In bin speech here to 700 people, who crowded a small hall, Charles E. Hughes, Republican candidate for governor, referred at length to the alleged tax dodging of the subsidiary Hearst corporations In New York. Magoon to Remain Until Elections. Serious Accident on the of Barney Gllmorc. Brouwer Trial Draws to Its Last Year. In a survey in this week's Issue of "The Manufacturers' Record" of the increasing coal tonnage of the country as related to railroad earnings, F. E.C Saward, of New York, an authority on the subject, says: "There are many lines of railroad that carry or use up a lot of coal that one does not class as "coalers." One does not think of the Rock Island as a coal road, and yet It will use up 2,- 000,000 tons a year Itself, besides what it carries for the use of the population and industries along its lines from the Gulf tq Omaha and through the South and Southwest. The Louisville & Nashvillo does not tell us how much of Its freight Is coal, but every now and again one may read of how it is fighting its \yay Into coal territory and trying more and more to get that mineral traffic in Kentucky and Tennessee. It was not so long ago that the Baltimore & Ohio would not give out its coal trafflic figures oftener than once a year exfcdpt on its Maryland traffic, which be had once a week. Now, thanks to the growth of West Virginia coil output along its branches in the liorthern part of the State, It- gives monthly figures, which show progress most amazing. It is now doing a tonnage equal to over 30,000,000 tdns a year. "The Chesapeake & Ohio is doing at the rate of 10,000,000 tons per annum, while the Norfolk & Western is something ahead. of that figure for the current year. Even the Southern is a fairly good sized coal carrier, and is bound to be better as the country develops, or as it gets more Into coal territory. By the way, I think that recent acquisition by the Southern of the Virginia & Southwestern one of the farslghted plans for Increased revenue. In explanation of the high price paid by the Southern for the Virginia & Southwestern, it was pointed out recently that the large earnings of tho road and the fact that It will glYe the Southern a foothold In the Virginia coal fields make the acquisition a valuable one. Hudson. Close. New Elections. If Barney Gilmore, the Irish actor, who camcs here next week with "A Bocky Boad to Dublin," attracts as much attention as did his advance agent, who was In town today, he will have no reason to complain of his business in Pittston. One might easily mistake Major Bory McKenzie, the aforesaid press agent—whether he Is a real major or not is immaterial— for the big show. The Major owns up to 86 inches in height, which, figured out, means just seven feet and two inches. He isn't built on telegruph pole lines either, being finely proportioned and w-eighlng 328 pounds. ONE LIFE WAS LOST PHYSICIAN'S CLAIM. AND FAIR ONES TOO. Mr. Hughes repeated his expressions of sympathy for labor, promising fair «nd energetic enforcement of the laws. He proclaimed his lndepeudCjvce of all bosses and his determination to prevent special legislation in the Interest of any one. There was close attention and enthusiastic applause. AFTER MAGOON'S JOB Rebel Leaders Not Seeking Steamar Saratoga Was Badd ly Damaged. Tries to Prove Ptomaines Caused Death. Aspirants for Vice Governor For Philippines. Offices. Kingston, N. Y., Oct. 13.—In heavy fog which hung over the Hudson river, shutting out the view for more than a short distance ahead, the monster steamer Adirondack of the People's line crashed Into the Saratoga of the Citizen's line, near Glasco, about 1:30 o'clock this morning. Toms 'River, N. J., Oct. 1.1.—The prosecution rested Its case against Dr. Frank Brouwer, charged with having poisoned Ills wife, and the defense began the presentation of testimony on behalf of the accused physician. Havana, Oct 13.—The United States, through its peace commissioners, is not ready to announce when it will withdraw from the Island of Cubu and surrender the reins of government to the Cubans, but this action cannot betaken until the time arrives when fair elections are assured. Mr. Hughes promised that If elected governor he would see that the new Insurance laws are aud that If need be he would recomn/?jd additional statutes on the subject. Washington, Oct. 13.—The adminis- tration has been convinced, according to a high official of the state department, that it would be impossible to Major Mcenzie is out ahead of Gilmore this season and when he reached Pittston this morning Besidcnt Manager Sinclair, of the Broad, took him out to see the sights. It was soon discovered that he was the greatest "sight" In town. Towering over all passersby, he was the center of attraction. Being accustomed to the sort of thing he took it good naturedly and made a very favorable Impression on the many people to whom he was Introduced by Mr. Sinclair. He Is a pleasant mannered man, a good talker with more than a little of the Irish wit lurking in him. The Major is an Irishman born in Dublin. He fought in the British army and bears more than one scar received in active service. hold new elections In Cuba until after The state endeavored to establish that Mrs. Brouwer came to her death from the cffects of arsenic administered by her husband, while the line o:" defense mapped out by counsel for Dr. Brouwer In their opening remarks will be that tht) woman died from ptomaine poison In food she had eaten. v In both his speeches, In the one he made at Penn Yan and in the one here, Mr. Hughes answered the assertion made by William R# Hearst at Corning that (he net result of the life insurance investigation as conducted by Mr. Hughes was the substitution in the Equitable Life Assurance society of "ruthless Ryan for harmless Hyde." the next sugar grinding season is over. This means April, May or June, tho latter month being the most strongly favored by those in touch with the situation In Havana. Consequently Governor Magoon is apparently booked for One life was lost as the result of the accident and one person is known to be missing. This statement was made by Governor Taft as a sort of valedictory address to the revolutionists' committee, with which the American commissioners dealt Id Inducing the rebels to cease hostilities and negotiate peace. The committee had a conference lasting an hour with Governor Taft, Assistant Secretary of State Bacon and Charles E. Magoon, Mr. Taft's successor as provisionaljifovernor, and at Its conclusion expensed satisfaction with the position taken by the provisional governmentTho collision came without warning to the hundreds of passengers on tho two steamers while they were asleep in their berths. Inedscrlbable confusion followed, the passengers being thrown into a panic. It was feared many persons had been thrown over board or jumped into the river and this led to a report that many live3 were lost. a stay of at least nine months In Cuba. Miss Btellu McClenahan was the first witness called for the defense. She was a governess In the Brouwer home, and her story was relied on to clear away the dark suspicion tt)* had been directed against her and the doctor. She had been refirrred to continually as "t!De woman In the case. Mr. Hughes declared thnt hi a opponent was Insincere In making such a statement and could not "fool the people."to appoint another vice-governor of the Philippines. The members of tho Philippine cabinci have been working overtime of late on account of the existing vacancy. For this reason It has been decided He declared that the Ryan purchase of the Ilyde stock was made before an Investigation was even ordered and naturally before he had auythfng to do with the subject. The Saratoga was badly damaged In the collision and Is now anchored »Dn the Hats just south of Glasco waiting for wreckers. A great hole was lorn In the port side of the steamer and one 6t her boilers -went overboard. the Adirondack lost considerable freight which was knocked overboard. She was able to continuo her trip to Albany, however. Who will be appointed in Magoon's placc will not bo determined until Secretary Taft's arrival in Washington. There are a number of aspirants In the Philippines, but it is expected some one will be sent from the United States. • Miss McClenahan vehemently denied any romantic attachment for the doctor. She declared he had never made love to her, never walked or rode with her. She had been simply a paid servant In charge of his children and ntabltlous to become a trained nurse. All best brands clears, Gillespie's. Want to Know Our Policy. OBITUARY. Headed by Alfredo Zayns, the committee visited Governor Taft for the avowed purpose of request lug him to declare the policy of the Uuited States toward Cuba and the policy of the provisional governor concerning appointments to public offices. Governor Taft declared tlDat as the representative of the United States he was Just as anxious to surrender governmental affairs to the Cubans as the Cubans were to regain them, but the |Dcace commissioners were under the responsibility to build up conditions which would make tbe Cuban government a stable one. OIL TRUST WAYS SHOWN. Jolin J. Cohen, Witnesses Testify In Ohio 8uit Against Death Decreases Pensions. Much sorrow was aroused throughout the city today by the death of John J. Cohen, of Browntown, who passed away this morning at 6:30 at Mercy hospital, Wilkcsbarre, from the effect of an operation for appendicitis. The Immediate cause of his death was given as peritonitis. It was known for more than 24 hours that the condition of Mr. Cohen was grave and his wife and other relatives were at the hospital for two days past to be prepared for the worst. Mr. Cohen was flrst attacked with Intestinal trouble about -a month ago and ho was compelled to cease work for a time. An operation for appendicitis was decided on and was performed a few days ago. The patient rallied well from the operation, but serious complications set in. Corporation. Washington, Oct. 13.—The large decrease in the number of civil war pensioners will lessen the appropriation for pensions during the fiscal year beginning next July by $2,002,500. | Clarence Sherman, of New York, an oiler on the Saratoga, was instantly killed when the boats came together. George Horton, of New York, head clerk, Is missing. It Is feared lie was drowned. Soon after the collision the decks of both steamers were tilled with scantily clad passengers. The distress whistles of the two boats added to the confusion. One Killed; One Missing. Last Witness For Proaecution. Findlay, O., Oct. 18.—After u two hour session the trial of the Standard OH company of Ohio, charged with conspiracy against trade was temporarily adjourned. The closing witnesses for the state were Dr. Walter H. Washington, a poison expert; Miss Alice Horlock, the nurse who was at the deathbed of Mrs. Brouwer, and Isajic D. White, who testified that the doctor admitted he knew Ills wife was Jealous of Miss McClenahan.In the proceedings title was cstnb llshed In the Standard to fl certain lot In Find lay, on which Is an oil distributing station for the retail trade. Wllllmantlc, Conn., Oct. 13.—Majoba| Berberle, the Syrian peildler whose wife, Mary A. Berberle, was found dead with her mouth badly burned by a poison which the authorities say Is carbolic acid, was captured at Quarryrllle. He was brought back here and locked up. Think Peddler Killed Wife. Dr. Washington, tlje medical expert for the state, testified that In his opinion, based on the testimony of the nurses and doctors previously called as witnesses, Mrs. Carrie Brouwer was given strychnine and arsenic during her last illness and that she had died of arsenical iDotsoning. "The bituminous trade Is growing at a pace beyond the knowledge of many people, and that big tonnage of 315,000,000 tons last year will be 10 per cent moro this year. Give the Southern lines 10 per cent increase each year for five years, and see what It all leads to. There are many operators who have done well In Pennsylvania who have recently put some of their surplus funds Into West Virginia lands at a time when they can be had at reasonable figures." Oil Inspector B. C. Shaffer testified that the oil the Standard sold at retail In this locality was obtained from the Solar Refining compauy at Lima. At Upper Sandusky it received oil from the Standard refinery at Cleveland. Several panic stricken passengers leaped overboard. Governor Taft would not predict when such a satisfactory condition would be reached, but he said the Cubans themselves could hasten that time If they were disposed to do so. A fair and honest election, on the result of which the Cubau people were willing to abide. Secretary Taft declared, was necessary before the Uuited States would feel Justified lu withdrawing from tbe island. The City of Troy passed up the river ten minutes aftor the accident and put out boats which picked up several passengers. She then stood by and removed the passengers from the Saratoga, who were landed at Tivoll. J. H. Scott, local agent for Joseph Seep Purchasing agency, showed the method of purchasing crude Oil from producers. He said that the otl he purchased and paid for by Seep'S checks was transferred to the order Of P. 8. Tralnor of Oil City, Pa. THE BULLET OR THE HOLE? Mr. Cohen was a very well known young man. Ho was born and raised in this vicinity and made a large number of friends. Since the Line opened for business he was one of its employes and for some time past was a conductor on all-night service. He resided on George street for several years bul p few ;nouths ago moved to Browntown, wfiere his family now lives. Mr. Cohen's survivors are his widow and three children, Patrick, aged three years; Teresa and an Infant child; his mother, Mrs. Cecilia Cohen, and four sisters, Annie, Mrs. John J. Rellly, Mrs. James Loughney and Mrs. Sarah Collins. The body has been removed to Mr. late home. Which Gets Through the Board First?. The accident occurred at a narrow point in the river. Boat'h boats were bound upstream. Dr. Washington conies from Newark, where he has held several official positions, Including that of county physician.Answers to Odd Questions. When a bullet Is shot entirely through a board, which gets through first—the bullet or the hole the bullet makes? The hole and the extreme pottrt of the brrttet get through the board at the same time, but the bullet does not get entirely through the board until after the hole Is entirely through. It Is evident that the rear of the bullet must be out of the hole It makes before It Is entirely through the board, while the hole Is entirely through Just as soon as the widest part of the bullet has passed through. Mr. Saward refers to the vast acreage of coal landf acquired in recent years by great Interests in West Virginia, where output last year was 3?,Y&f,000 net-tons," or n\orc than the output of any European country, barring Germany, an, in ending, says: MUST GO TO PRISON. Poison Caused Death, Says Expert. Not Aftsr Island's Offices. Witness said his purchases averaged from 50,000 to 75,000 barrel* of oil a month, ne had no personal knowledge of any competition In the buying of oil, but he had heard of it. The prosecution propounded its hypothetical question, cove-lug all th« medical testi fcony In the case and which the state attorneys had sat a greater part of the night to frame. It' covered all of Mrs. Brouwer's symptoms and the history of her illness In detail from beginning to end. Seuor Znyns, Carlos Unroot Mid Jose Miguel Gomez hastened to assure Governor Tnft that It was not their personal ambltiou to obtain public office. They deelnrod, however, that the Interests of their party demanded that the government should not be continued lit the form against which they had revolted. Assurances were given '.he committee by Mr. Tflft that Governor Magoou would consider complaints against any official, Investigate theiu and remove persons found unfit to hold positions of responsibility or trust, but that capable men with good records would be retained. The committee Informed Governor Taft that they Intended to dissolve at once. Mrs. Baehman, of Wilkesbarre, a former resident of this city, who pleaded guilty this week in the Lackawanna court to the charge of shoplifting, was taken before Judge Ke'.ly this morning for sentence, and was given one year's Imprisonment in the eastern penitentiary, Philadelphia. Mrs. Baehman was taken Into custody some months ago on the charge of stealing articles from a Scranton department store. The news of her arrest created quite a sensation. "Henry S. Fleming, secretary of the Bituminous Coal Association, which covers all the shippers to tidewater, has given some thought to'the growth of the soft-c®al trade, and among other points he makes is that the coalproducing sections have in most cases turned out, in the first instance, their best coals, so as to gain a market from competitors, and also the most easily mined coals, so as to assure large and speedy returns from the owners of the several properties. This means that in future years the coal from the popular regions of today may be poorer In quality than at present, more of it will be required to do the same amount of work, and in this way some of the improvements in boiler construction and steam engineering, which have been relied upon to reduce coal consumption por horsepower will be nullified to a certain extent. Perhaps, despite all Improvements, just as much coal as ever will be required, owing to the poorer quality produced twenty or twenty-five years from now. It means that new districts producing good coal are sure of a market, and there is plenty of new territory in West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama and other Southern States, from whence coal of good quality will be shipped." In his business here the witness said the telegraph lines of the Buckeye Pipe Line company were used. He paid no tolls for the use of these wires. "Assuming all these conditions to be true," said Special Prosecutor McDermott, "what In your opinion was the cause of death?" (Jte Indians on Rampage. Washington, Oct. 13. — Secretary Hitchcock shlit that as soon as the renegade Uintah Ute Indians, who are now In Wyoming, reach the Crow Indian reservation the department of the interior will see that they return to their reservation in Utah even If troops have to accomplish that end. This statement was elicited by a telegram received from the John Morton Sheep company, dated at Glllett, Wyo., reportlug that the Indians rti'O fifteen miles from that town and robbing sheep camps and killing cattle and game. It was also said that the people are becoming aroused. How cold Is it when It Is twice as cold as 2 degrees above zero? Thero are two zeros, one marked 0 on tho thermometer, and one known as absolute zero, which Is understood to mark the absence of all heat. The zero of Fahrenheit's thermometer is obtained by immersing a tube of mercury in a mixture of snow and common salt and marking the place where the mercury stands In the tube. Absolute zero Is 450 degrees below this zero. Now,- "twice a3 cold" Is exactly equivalent to half as hot; therefore, when It Is half as hot as 2 degrees above zero, or 401 F., It Is 230.5 degrees below the zero on the thermometer. Mrs. Eliza Rlckert, "Arsenic poisoning," said Dr. Wash MARRIED IN ARMCHAIR Mrs. Eliza Rlckert, ono of Hughestown's pioneer residents, died last evening at 8:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Brandenburg, of North Main street. Upper Pittston, aged 73 years and seven months. Although Mrs. Rickert had not been in very good health for some time past her last illness dated only a week ago. She had left her home In Hughestown to make a visit with her daughter and, while there, was stricken with Illness. Mrs. Rlckert was the widow of Martin Rickeft, who died 30 years ago. She was born in Germany, and came direct from that country to Hughestown fifty-four years ago. She had resided In Hughestown ever since and was widely known In that section. The surviving son and daughters are: Mrs. John D. Reynolds, of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Louis Brandenburg, of Upper Pittston, and George Rlckert, of Hughestown. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Rickert's only surviving brother is William Hammer, of Hughestown. The funeral will be held on afternoon from the homo of Mrs. Brandenburg. Services will be conducted in 'St. Peter's Lutheran church, of which the deceased was a member, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will 'be made in St. Peter's cemetery. tugtou. "Aiul what was the cause of Mrs. Bromver's convulsions on the 16th of September, 1905?" Propped up in an armchair, Miss Nora Lindsay, of Adams avenue, Scranton, was married to Fred W. Hay, of Linden street. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, by Rev. A. O. Gallenkamp- A few days prior to the wedding, Miss Llndsey fell from a step-ladder and was painfully injured. Her parents wanted her to postpone the wedding, but she was determined that it should go on. She was made as comfortable as was possible in the armchair, and the ceremony was performed at the time scheduled. "Strychnine poisoning," said the doctor.Plot Against KaiserT A committee representing many Americans in Cuba presented Messrs. Taft and Bacon with an address expressing appreciation for the services they had done for all residents of the Island. Berlin, Oct. 13.—That the publication of Prince llohenlohe's diary, detailing the relations of Prince Bismarck and Emperor William, Is part of a plot to undermine the emperor's influence and crush the autocratic power he has wielded since the overthrow of the iron chancellor is the widespread opln Ion of disiutvrested persons. The in-' cldent is now convulsing the country and may be truly described as the paramount sensation of the decade in Germany.Responding to the address, Governor Taft said that he and Mr. Bacon were gratified with the reflection that they had restrained from applying the match to the Cuban powder magazine, thereby undoubtedly saving a great amount of valuable property and averting bloodshed. He declared further that It would be comforting to tbein to know, when possibly the work done In Cuba would be dealt with by lfss merciful critics, that there were some nt least who had npproved of their efforts and conceded that useful work had been accomplished thereby In the pacification and progress of Cuba. Results Please Our Envoys. Y. M. C. A. MEETING. Is any man strong enough to break an egg held end to end between the palms of his hands? The force required to break an egg in this manner has been found to be between seventy-five and eighty pounds. A great many meir can exert this pressure. The probable reason for the failure of many to accomplish it Is that they are a little afraid of the result and do not press so hard as they can. WOMAN ASPHYXIATED Rev. C. E. Hemans. pastor of the Jackson Avenue Baptist Church. Scranton. has spoken several times In this city and always to large audlenccs. The Y. M. C. A. Is fortunate in having been able to secure Mr. Hemans for the men's meeting tomorrow afternoon, and a large number of men will no doubt be glad to hear him. Mr. Hemans always has a message for men. The music will be In charge of the Melanle Chapel orchestra. Miss Ethel Nagel, who has charge of the Broad St. M. E. choir, will sing. The meeting opens at 3.45 p. m. and all men are cordially invited. Mrs. Mary A. Johns, wife of Alderman Johns, of Scranton, was found dead in bed this morning. The gas jet in the room was turned on and the woman .had been asphyxiated. The body was discovered by a neighbor, Mrs. Jane Kresge, who occupies the other side of the double house in which fhe Johns family reside. She detected the odor of gas and investigated. Mrs. Johns was 68 years old and is survived by her husband and three sons. Use Dynamite to Wreck Bridge. Pittsburg, Oct. 13.—With a terrific crash 100 pounds of dynamite were exploded on the Wabapii bridge, being ejected by the American Bridge company near Clairton. The explosion was supposedly engineered by strikers. No lives were lost. An examination showed the bridge itself to be not materially damaged, but the big traveling derrick used on the structure Is a complete wreck. Oysters all styles at Galney's. Asbestos Sad Irons at Ash's. SUNDAY SERVICES IN CITY CHURCHES If there was a tunnel through the center of the earth and an Iron ball was dropped Into It, where wonkl the ball come to rest? Unless it was retarded by the resistance of the ail-, thb ball would go through to the other side and then fall back to Its starting point; repeating this operation forever. If retarded by the resistance of the II would ultimately come to rest at th« center of the earth. The disarmament commissioners sent to Santa Clara province hove returned here and report to Governor Taft ttmt they have disarmed and dlshnnded all the forces In that province. More than 8,000 men liav«* been disbanded, and a thousand rifles surrendered to the provisional government have been brought into Havana. The Lord's Supper will be observed In the First Presbyterian church. Broad street. Rev. R. A. Rlnker pastor, Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. There will be a short address by the pastor on the text, "In Remembrance of Me." In the evening, the pulpit will be occupied by Rev. Joseph R. Jenkins, of Wllkesbarre, the pastor going to Inkerman to give communion and baptism there. Sunday school at 2 o'clock p. m. General Markets. New York, Oct. 12, Ouns, all makes, at Qarrlson's, FLOUR—Steady, but quiet; Minnesota patents, t4.15n4.40; winter straights, {3.60a 3.60; winter extras, J2.85a3.li5; winter patents, t8.76a4.ie. xtra Special Sale DURYEA. Ouns and ammunition; Krlse's. WHEAT-As a result of strong cablet and bullish Argentine crop news wheal was %c. to He. higher this morning and more active; December, 81 lt-16a82 l-16c.{ May. 844*84 9-lSc. Football tog-outs at Garrison's. When an automobile turns a sharp corner at a rapid rate of speed, which pair of wheels, Inside or outsfdo, leaves the ground? The centrifugal force developed by the automobile Is directed outward; therefore it\ Ib Impossible for It to tip Inward. Tne Outside rail of a railroad track on a curve Is made higher than the inside rail because of the tendency of the train to tip outward. A practical demonstration may be had by standing'on the rear platform of a street car and noting which way the body is thrown when the car turns a curve. Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock Harvest Home Services will be held in the Brick M. E. church. The church will be appropriately decorated. Best fry In the city, Brittlgan's, Reports of trouble In vfirlousD places arc pouring In, but Governor Taft says that investigation always shows thorn to be not serious. PLEASANT SURPRISE. CORN—Option market was steady witli wheat, but quiet; May, 49Hc. The Lading' Aid society of the P. M. church is making extensive "preparations for the English tea to be given in the Lawrencevillo hose house on Wednesday evening. First Baptist_ church, Water street —Preaching tomorrow by the pastor at the usual hours. Subjects of sermons: Morning, "Redemption and Its Claims;" evening, "Without Money and Without Price." Bible school rally at 2 o'clock* B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m. The home of Roy Coleman, of Luzerne avenue, was the scene of a delightful occasion last evening, when a number of his young friends tendered him a surprise party in honor of his eighth birthday anniversary. The young man has just recovered from a serious illness, which has confined him to his homo for the past seven weeks, and the Surprise was very pleasant for him. An enjoyable evening was spent and all the young people had a fine time. Games and a mandolin and piano duet by Merle and Helen Koib helped to pass away the evening. A choice luncheon was served. The following were present; Misses Janet Volrath, Larrine Brown, Helen Kolb, Blodwln Jones, Janet Brown. Freda Volrath, Martha Johnson, Elizabeth Brown, Minnie Volrath, Ella Courtright, Mary Odell, Ethel Gravell, Grace Williams, Anna Volrath, Anna Courtrlght, Maud Odell, Lavlna Richards, Mabel Jones, and Carl Volrath, Ashal Kayes, Ellsworth Brown, Sidney Hadnall, Edwin Parry, David Jones, Willard Coleman, David Gravell, Merle Kolb, Willard Cooper, John Weston and Roy Coleman. BUTTER—Firm; unchanged. CHEESE—Firm; unchanged. EGGS—Firm; unchanged. TALLOW — Firm; city, 5%c.; country, SfcaMic. Pays $20,000 Duty on Jewels. New York, Oct. 13.—One of the largest amounts paid iu customs duty at this port in several years on articles fully declared and brought In by im Individual was paid by Mrs. Collin P. Huntington wheu she arrived here. She declared merchandise worth $32,- 000, bought in Europe, of which $27,000 represented two articles of Jewelry. The duty amounted to about $20,000. Mrs. Mathew Beam visited relatives in Wilkesbarre yesterday. HAY—Steady; shipping, 66s70c.; good U choice. 90a96c. STRAW—Quiet; long rye, ttc. BEANS—Quiet; marrow, t2.30a2.3E; medium. $1-60; pea, fl.6B; red kidney, J2.60. The, borough feachers held an institute yesterday afternoon and received their pay. The teachers have decided to take instructions in mua!« from Prof. M. E. Golden, in the high school room, every Friday afternoon at 3:30. The Rev. Hans Meyer, of Philadelphia, Seamen's and Immigrant Missionary of the Evangelical Lutheran WOOL—Steady; domestic fleoce, 35a3Sc. Mlnisterlum, of Pennsylvania, will occupy the pulpit of St. John's Lutheran chuch tomorrow, both morning and evening. Time of services, 10 a. m. and 7 p. m.^ HOPS—Quiet; state, common to choice, 1906, 20a?4o.: 1905, 10al6c.; Pacific coast, 1906, 17a 20c.; 1906, 12al6c. 11 D \ Queen Quality Shoe. \ All the very newest 1908 fall , 0 and winter shoes, all sizes in ' A Patent Colt, Dongola. VJci Kid, ( \ Box Calf and Gun Metal. Spe- V ciai price, all J3.50 and $3.00 ' p shoes, while they last now I A chicken does not eat anything during the first twenty-four hours of Its existence, yet It doubles In slxe. Whit does It lire on? The amount of the egg left In the chicken's stomach 'after It la hatched will supply nutriment for several days. As to the apparent Increase In size, when the organs are relieved from the compression of t\ie eggshell they expand; therefore the chick appears larger. The down becomes fluffy when dry, and this also increases th6 size of the chicken, but It Is not a fact that there Is any great change in the weight during the first day. Why does an egg weigh more after It has been boiled than before? The Increase In weight Is due to the molstura which has been absorbed by the porous shell of the egg.—Sunday Magazine.POTATOES - Steady; New York and western, per bushel, E3a58c.; do., fair to good, per bushel, 48oG0c.; Pennsylvania, choice, per bushel, G6a58e. Miss Charlotte Brown has been appointed a night school teacher In Old Forge. Broad street M. E. church—9:30 a. m., men's meeting; 10:30 a. m., morning service, subject of sermon, "Fruit Bearing Christians;" 2 p: m„ Sunday school; 6:30 p. m., Epworth League; 7:30 p. in., spoqlal service for thear. O. U. A. M. The regiment of this order will attend in a body and be addressed by the chaplain. Rev. E. W. DeWltt, of Scranton. Every one Is cordially Invited. The body of the church will be reserved for the order, but the Stinday school room and gallery will be open to the public. Coray to Wad Miss Oilman. LIVE POULTRY - Dull and weak, fowls, UVial2c.; old roosters, 9c.; sprint chickens, Ual2c.; ducks, 12al3c. Two children of John Gray, of Miltor Hill, are seriously ill of typhoid fever. Washington, Oct. 13.—William Ellis Corey, president of the United States Steel corporation, and Miss Mabelle Oilman, a former actress and singer, will be married next month In Paris, according to Information received in this city. DRESSED POULTRY - Steady: fowls, cholcef M%airDc.; do., fair to good, 14c.; old roosters, »V4c.; broil era, nearby, 18a 18c.; do., western, 12al6c. Miss Mary Fitzsimmons was called to Wilkesbarre yesterday on account of tho death of a relative, Miss Mary Leonard. $2.50. Live 8took Market*. Tho employes of the Dutton silk mill were paid today. CATTLE—Supply light; market steady; choice, t5.75a8; prime, IS.4do5.e6; good, t&o 6.90; veal calves, $8a8.75. A son was born this week to Councilman Robert Dochechal and wife. Football Hurts Prove Fatal. BOSTON SHE STOtt, 79 N. Main St Toronto, Oct. 13. — W. Gllnn Ellis, aged twenty-one, of Toronto, fonrth year modern history man at Toronto university, died from Injuries received lo a practice football game. It Is b» llcved he was kicked In the head. HOGS—Receipts, 15 double decks; market slow and 10c. lower; prime heavy, medium and heavy Yorkers. 16.90; light Yorkers, t0.85aC.70; pigs, t6.40a6.60; roughs, $.6C aG; stags, 84a4.C0. SHEEP—Supply light; market strong, prime wethers, t6.80ao.75; good mixed, $6. It a&.SO. Dr. Burlington and wife return this evening from a few days' visit in New York. Preaching services will be held In the Methodist Protestant Church tomorrow, morning and evening. The preacher In the evening will be Rev. J. V. Stephens. Miss Pascoe is seriously 111 at the home of her ulece. Mrs. W. H. Lugg. Single barrel guns $3.60, ejecters,. at Leibson's, 93 N. Main street. 1203t Hunter's supplies at Krlse's. 11-6 Football goods at Garrison's. Foot and basket balls; Krlse'«.