Pittston Gazette

              PP L ( ■ / fTHBod§ART8i882. D WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21,1906. ■" WEATnER CONDITIONS.' ALL T1IE HOME NEWS. forecast TTntll 8 p. m. Tomorrow for For the People of Pittston and Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Rain tonight ana Thursday; warmer tonight. THE HOME PAPER. R. 1 TWO CKNTH A COPY. I PTftin1 "P A riTTQ FORTY CKNT8 A MONTH. ' il/lljll 1 JTAUBjO. . a\ boc^nV—^ LEHLiiilN CASE PENNSYLVANIA'S GREAT WEALTH During the Four Years Ending 'With INFANTS KILLED. VALUABLE REALTY TAFI IS LENIENT SHOPLIFTERS PLEADED GUILTY WANTED FREEDOM IS TRANSFERRED James Corcoran Pays, $11,000 for Soon after the convening of court yesterday morning Mrs. Doretha Lance, of FJrwood, pleaded guilty to three charges of larceny, being accused of shoplifting in three different drygoods stores in Wilkesbarre. Inquiry was made for her companion defendant, Mrs. Charles Naugle, and the court was informed that she was too ill to appear. Attorney John Dando, counsel for Mrs. Liance, made 3. strong pica for clemency on the ground that it was the woman's first offense and that she was willing to promise to reform and lead a better life. Judges Lynch and Ferris therefore decided to release her on her own recognizance to appear . when wanted. Her pleading guilty was a great surprise as at the hearing before the mayor she stoutly claimcd that she was innocent anil there was little evidence offered to connect her with the offenses. Mrs. Charles Naugle, however, claimed that Mrs. Lance w&s just as guilty as she. 11(04 Stnte Gained Over $3,000,- Missives From Grace Brown 000,000, Making Total of $11,473,020,300. Midwife is Suspected of Slaughtering Babes. South Main Street Building Only President to Disapprove of Suspending Sentence. Little Girl Drowns in Har- Fifteen Feet Wide. to Gillette Read. Nearly $1,000 a foot front was paid today for South Maip street improved property. James Corcoran, the saloon and brewery man, purchased from the Conrad Stark estates the property at 9 Vi South Main street, occupied by Powers' hardware stpre and paid for It Ill.OffO. The propjstty has a frontage of 15 feet and ejrtends back 120 feet, to an alley in thi rear. It is Improved with a three brick building, the upper floors of which are used for tenement purpose^. lem River. According to a forthcoming monograph to be issued by the census office on the wealth of the United States by states and territories for 1904 as (compared with 1900, Pennsylvania ranks second in real wealth, the total figures now amounting to $11,473,- 620,306, as compared with- $9,31G.- 140,116 four years ago, or an increase of $2,158,480,190. SHE IS UNDER ARREST WILL STAND FIRMLY ESCAPE OF ANOTHER PLEADED WITH LOVER Daughters Appear Against May Discuss Race Question in Message to Congress. Children Were in House of Movements of Couple in the Adirondacks Traced. Accused Mother. Refuge. The total wealth for Pennsylvania in 1904 is divided up Into the following items: rrhe building is quite an old one, having belonged to the estate of C. S. Stark, Sr. Mr. Powers has occupied the store for several years, rt is believed that Mir. Corcoran bought the place as an investment. The price paid for It stands among the high water mark rates for Pittston real estate.Washington, Nov. 21. — Secretary Toft acted on his own lnitluttve when he suspended the order of the president directing the discharge without honor of three companies of the Twenty-flfth infautry for declining to divulge the names of the soldiers who shot up the town of Brownsville, Tex., and killed a white man. It is declared that there is likely to be friction between the president and the secretary over this action. New York, Nov. 1.—Two little girl inmates of the Randall's Island House of Refuge sought to gain their freedom last night by swimming the mile of Ice cold water that separates the island from the Bronx shore of the Harlem river. Herkimer, N. Y., Nov. 21.—The pitiful letters in which Grace Brown appealed to Chester Gillette to keep bis promise to marry her caused such a sensation when they were read at Gillette's trial ou the charge of murderlug the girl that the sheriff had to furnish a strong escort of deputies for the prisoner wheu he was taken back to jail. Real property and improvements Live stock  Farm Implements and machinery  Manufacturing machinery, tools 1 and implementsGold and New York, Nov. 21.—Charged by the County Medical society with wholesalt iufuntlclde, Mrs. Wilhelminu Eckbardt, a midwife who had long been under police surveillance, was arrested. Slit is charged with having treated infants with llendisb cruelty and with having burned the bodies of babies and buried them In the cellar. $6,r»91,065,583 160,190,227 541,759,943 One of them was found an hour later, drowned in the reedy swamp that caught and dragged her down just as she started on the daring 515,945,638 The two women were arrested by Policeman Yeisley several weeks ago after leaving Joseph S. Coons & Co.'s store and some stolen goods were found 011 them. Both women had been suspected as shoplifters and a close watch was kept on them when they entered the store with the result that they were caught with the goods on them. After their arrest it was learned that they had been following the nefarious practice of shoplifting at several other stores in the city. Then their houses were searched and large quantities of goods were recovered that were identified by the various store proprietors as having been stolen from their places of business. Mrs. Nuugle at the time admitted her guilt and also implicated Mrs. Lance, while the latter denied the charge, claiming that she only accompanied Mrs. Naugle because she was an intimate friend. One of the women would engage the clerk at a counter in conver.-ation and price various articles, while the other woman would pilfer articles. Then both would walk away and enter the toilet where they would secrete the goods under their garments. silver coin and bullion  Railroads and equipment168,383,738 Mrs. Eckhardt had many patients ii) her ho called sanitarium, and the County Medical society asserts it lias prool of at least twelve murders. TROUBLE AT KEYSTONE swim, District Attorney Ward took up the tliread of his story at the home of the Brown family in South Otsellc, where Grace spent the three weeks preceding her clandestine departure with Gillette for the Adlrondacks. ... 1,420,608,00ft Street railways. telephone and telegraph system, Pullman and private cars, shipping electric and The other was picked up unconscious in midstream, and now lies between life and death in the Lincoln hospital. When Tuft returned from his wontem trip he found a large number of protests against the president's action. Protest was so general and so emphatic that he considered it wise to net. He did not attempt to revoke tlie action of the president, hut he held It up until the president could bo communicated with and told of the storm raised. When the woman was taken intc custody a large buuoli of pine wood was in the stove, and It is said this was iu preparation for the destruction of an infant expected at the sanitarium.Mine For a man Anthony Duffy Stabbed. 3 The little girl whose try for liberty was cut short by the treacherous swamp was Ina Williams, 15 years old, of New Haven, Conn. The other girl, who fought the chilly waters of the North river against tide and current until she was unconscious, and even then, though senseless, struggled on, is Rose Taub. She is only 13 years old. She lives somewhere in New York city. power stations . All other property Part of a court session was devoted to a display in court of the wedding garments for Grace Brown, but never worn, because she died without becoming a bride. Interest was intense as the sad story of the wedding' trousseau was told by Grace Brown's sister. r.70.4ri2,r.43 1,992,809,119 There has been an increase in real property and improvements of $1,- 193,000,000 In the four years from 1900 to 1904. Live stock shows an Increase of over $30,000,000 in the same period. There was an Increase In manufacturing machinery, tools, etc., of almost $224,000,000. In railroads and equipments there was a growth in value of about $285,000,- 000. There was an increase in street railways, telephone lines, electric liKht anj power stations of $42,600,- 000. Crime Committed by an Ita'lnn Work- To Make Thorough Investigation. man, YVJio to Other On instructions from the district attorney the cellar of Mrs. Eckbardt's home will be dug up, and if the reports received by the County Medical society are true a graveyard will be disclosed. Workmen lleiug {Permitted to Kilter Hie Mine— The outcome of the difference between the president and the secretary of war is awaited with much Interest. It Is reported that serious results may follow, as serious as the retirement of Tuft from the cabinet. Taft's action Is not unprecedented, but It Is unusual, and especially unusual with so positive a man as the president. Frances Man Who Use# the I The dead child was committed six months ago. Rose began her term at the "Island" within six weeks. Both were sent there because their parents were cruel to them, and it is all a story of two little children who braved death to get away from alien kindness back to the hands that But this was not the only pathetic incident in the court proceedings. Harriet Benedict of Cortland, the society girl whom, it is alleged, Gillette courted while still keeping company with Grace Brown, was put on the witness stand. As was expected, she denied emphatically that there was anything more than a casual friendship existing between Gillette and herself. Miss Benedict Testifies, Mrs. Willielniluil Ihrig, said to be the wife of a prominent merchant of Berlin, and Mrs. Vally Maria Schack, daughters of Mrs. Eckliardt, accuse her and are to appear as the principal witnesses to testify to atrocities al leged to have been committed by theli mother. Knife ArresUxI, (Keystone colliery, of the Traders Coal Co.. located In the woods about two miles back of Datlln. was the scene of an exciting affray this morning, resulting in Uio wounding of a foreman and the arrest of 14 Italians by the State Constabulary. President Stands Pat, QUOIT COURTS OPENED. In reply to a message sent to President Roosevelt by the Constitutional league of New York asking him to suspend the order dismissing from the army the negro troops the following reply whs received from the president : struck them Another witness is a little boy, Tommy Kckhardt, who was allowed to roain at will throughout the house. It was Tommy's terrible story, whispered among the boys in the neighborhood, which reached the board of health and led to on investigation independent ot that conducted by the County Medical society. A small number of the workman employed Inside the colliery se«-m to have been dissatisfied over certain conditions of employment, but the majority of the men seemed to have entertained no grievance. This morning a crowd of worknifn gathered about the opening of the (nine, among them being a number of Italians. The Inside foreman, Anthony Duffy, was also on hand. FIVE KILLED. There was nothing sensational about the appearance of Miss Benedict on the witness stand. The eyes of the vast throng that wedged Into every possible place iu the courtroom were too dimmed by tears when Miss Benedict took the staud even for this handsome witness to awaken great interest. Another surprise was sprung- on the court during the afternoon, while the return of the Hazleton' assault jury was being awaited, by Mrs. Naugle coming into court and pleading guilty to the three charges. She was allowed to go on her own recognizance to appear when wanted on promising to lead a better life. Hoth women will possibly be sentenced in a few days. Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 21.—Five persons were killed and eight or more seriously injured this morning by tho collapse of a building, in course of erection in Kodak Park. Some of the injured may die. Naw Attraction at the Y. M. C. A. Building. "Unless fneta as known to me are shown to be false the order will under no circumstances be revoked, and 1 shall not for one moment consider suspending it on a simple nllegution that there are new facts until these new facts are laid before me. Inform any persons having new facts to have thetu In shape to lay before me at once on my return, and I will then consider whether or not any further action by me Is called for." Quoit Players Christened the New In- Daughtors to Accuse Mother. iForcman Duffy was in consultation with some of the workmen. He asked them If they wished to go to work. They replied in the affirmative, and the foreman started to open the gate leading to the mine. As he did so, one of the obstreperous Italians pounced upon him with a knife, and jabbed the blade of the weapon into his side, about an Inch and a quarter above the heart. The jjmnd Is a very palnfnt one. thougn not necessarily dangerous, though the fact that Mr. Duffy is somewhat advanced in years will make his recovery rather She—Just see how much your little wife loves you. She made this cake for you all by herself. Proof of the Pudding. door Courts by Playing a Series of Mrs. Eckliardt's daughters are to make affidavits upon which Mrs. Eck hardt will be formally charged with the murder of a child of which Sally Brown, also known ns Mary Jackson, is the mother. The Brown woman Is In Bellcvue hospital in a serious condi tlon. Love Letters Produced. (•aines that Were Very Inter- There was a reason for the tear dimmed eyes. The district attorney had Just finished reading the letters that passed between Grace Brown and Chester Gillette during the past year, aud a more pathetic recital was never given In a courtroom. The letters were lave letters, but they were more than that In them Grace Brown set down nil her fenrn, dread aud angul«h, there wis scarcely a dry eye in the courtroom when the letters, that seemed to come fro nil the grave, had been finished by the prosecutor. estlng—Tlie Howling Al- DIED FROM HIS WOUNDS He—Yes, darling, and now if you will eat It all by yourself I shall possess Indisputable proof of your devotion.leys Wife Also Re- opened. Judging by the large and enthusiastic crowd of men which gathwftd at the Y. M. C. A. last evening, to take part In the opening of the new quoit courts and...U)e- te-.opening »t the Bowling alleys, which have Just been replaned, these two sports will be very popular during the winter months. The association has Just completed two large rooms in the basement. One has been fitted up in the most approved fashion, under the direction of skilled quoit players, as an indoor quoit rink, and the other will be used as a boys' play room. The box ball alley and other heavy games for boys will be installed there. Mrs.'Meirhardt has been convicted In the court of special sessions of praetlc lug iuedU.'wCD without n license and has been arrested several times charged with the performance of Illegal opera tlons, but evidence to convict her hat never beou obtained. She Is said to have an Interest In several other sanitariums.The dismissed men formed a battalion of the Tweuty-flfth infantry. The rioting-occurred last summer. Because the men who had knowledge of the rioting and disorder would not disclose the Identity of their guilty comrades President Roosevelt ordered that the entire battalion bo dishonorably discharged. Former County Surveyor Alleger Dead. Butcher—What can I do tor you, mum? Young wife (trying to give herself th« air of a veteran)—One pound of beet sausage, but without bone, please. slow Was Accidentally Wounded a Few SPECIAL NOTICES. iGreat excitement was occasioned In the vicinity of the colliery after the stabbing occurred. The wounded foreman was conveyed to his home, while tiiosi; concerned in the trouble scattered as rapidly as possible. Nearly all of the Italians employed at the mine live In company houses close by. Dnys Ago While Hunting in tliu HOME DRESSED TURKEYS. Day after day the little country girl pleaded In her letters for Gillette to stand by her in her trouble, nud wheu his replies seemed cold and unassurlng she would appeal to his manhood, chiding lilm. only to ask his pardon in the next sentence. Enlisted Man Lose Right*. Woods in Wyoming County, Leave your Thanksgiving order Death and Romance In Auto Crash. Notwithstanding the fact that many of the men had beeu in the service more than a score of yenrs the order severs them froui nil claims to pension and retirement privileges us well as the right to re-enlist or to serve the federal government civilly. and lDied From the Kf- now. Turkeys will be scarce, and we New York. Nov, 21.—Dentil niul romance are oddly blended In the Centra) park automobile accident In which Tow Cooper, a former cycle racing clmui plou and more recently professional motor car driver, was killed. David' Barkalow, a Cotton Exchange broker, was so seriously injured that he died at Itoosevelt hospital. Miss Helen Lambert,, injured perhaps fatally, and a woman who gave her name as Mis* Helen Levlck narrowly escaped death Mystery enhuuces the element of romance, but It Is believed that Miss Le vlcU wiijj the secret bride of Cooper. fccts of His Injuries have been able to secure only a limit- I.ast Night ed supply, but they are very choice A message was sent to the Wyoming barracks of the State Constabulary, and a force of mounted constables were soon on the scene. They succeeded In placing under arrest 14 Italians wJio are charged with having had parts In the trouble that led up to the stabbing. Among those under arrest Is the man who did the stabbing, an Italian named John Stella, The State Constables were this afternoon lakOip tlnj-iU'MtWiW Vefefe .  Conniff, of Plains Township, for a hearing. W. B Aileger, of Luzerne borough, former county surveyor, died last evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of Frank Harding, of Eatonville, Wyoming county, from wounds received several days ago accidentally while hunting in the Wyoming county woods. stock. Frobably the following sentences from the letters caused the greatest emotion in those who heard them rend: Try our Pork Sausage, fresh fnadt Though the opening was announced for 8 o'clock the rooms were crowded long before that hour with .interested people, all of whom Inspected the game rooms and expressed themselves as being well pleased with the attractions. Twenty-eight men took part In the quolt-pltchlng contest, eight pitching at one time, the four low men being dropped after each game. In the preliminaries of the first sot the players were: Hitchner, Hatfield, Wicks. Daman, Holmes, Oeddls and Thompson, of whom the following qualified for the semi-finals: Hitdhnpr, fiaman, Holmes and Oeddis. -In the second were Keller, Werkheiser, Stroh, Keim, N. J. Transue, J. Langford and C. C. Bowman, of whom Keim, Transue, Langford, and Keller qualified tor the semi-finals. Of the third set, consisting of Bryden, Edsall. Anthony, Peck, Collis, Bannister, Crist :jnd C. JUmgford(r those who qualified jtvere Bryden, Peck. Bannister and Langford. Those who qualified in tfie preliminaries then played to determine who should play the finals. Langford and Keim cjuftlifled. In the final match between these experts, Bryden won. today It is pointed out, however, that before the president acted a thorough Investigation was made, the matter was considered with mature deliberation and the men of the three companies were assembled and notified that unless they told what they know about the commission of the crime they rrould be discharged without honor.Pleaded With Her Lover. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. I do not know what I could do If you were not there or did not cortie. I ain about crazy how. I have been, bidding good by to some places today. There krt ho many nooks, and bll of them so dear to me. 1 have Uvea here all my life. AT CLARA WAGNER'S Mr. Aileger had gone to Eatonville to visit Mr. Harding and enjoy a few days' shooting, and while returning from the woods on Saturday the accident occurred. As the two hunters approached a steep hill on their way to the house Harding suggested that they lower the hammers of their guns so as to afroid any possibility of their being accidentally discharged. He at once proceeded to carry out his suggestion, a fid it was while so engaged that his gun was accidentally discharged. The charge of bird shot passed through the calf of Mr. Alleger's leg, he being in direct line with the muzzle of Harding's gun. Fine assortment of Outing Flannels and Flannelettes. First I said goodby to the spring hotise, with Its kreat musses of green moss; then the applfe tree, where we had our pluy.- hbute; then the "beehive." a cute little house; then the orchard, and of course all the neighbors that have mehded my drosses from a little tot up to save me a thrashing I really deserved. Golf Gloves and Woolen Gloves. Uncle 8am Seizes $3,000 Auto. Complete stock of the new and pop- Now York, Nov. 21.—For the flrsi time In the history of the United State? custom house an automobile wan selz ed for customs. It Is a $3,000 machine the property of .Tames Pierce, who made entry that the machine liud beeu used by him abroad for upward of a year. Under stieli circumstances 11 would be admitted free. Investigation by the authorities revealed, they allege, that the auto was delivered from a French factory as late as Nov. 0. Smoke Prince Otto 6C cigar. Gillespie It was declared by one of the highest officials of the that the president will discuss (he race question at some length in hi* message to congress. The :uessaga is already written. It is said ular Black Underwear for ladies and FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, children Babies* Crochet and Angora Bon- C?h, dear, doti't you realize what; all this Is to me? I know I shall nover see any of them again. And mamma—great hfeaven—how I do love mamma! I dolVt kriow what t «vlll do without her. She, It never cross, and she always helps me BC mlieh. It makes me rather blue to hoar the other girls planning for the Fourth and know I must stay here In my room all day. 1 will try, dear, and make the Week as short as possible, but I am afraid It will be dreadful long. I shall never ge away again like this, but you promised me I wouldn't have to, didn't you, dear? New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co.. stock brokers, Miners' Bank Itujldlng, nets. Babies' Drawer Leggins 50 and 75c New York, Nov. 1, 1006. High. Low. Cloae. 136 % 135 % 136 % 44% 44% 44% 76% 7614 75% 114% 113 113% 103 101% 102 % 80% 77% 80% 119% 119% 119% 181% 179% 181% 187% 186% 186% 65% 53% 54% 45 44% 44% 148 %» 147 148 38% 37% 38% 94% 94% 94% 24% 24% 24% 131% 130% 131% 156% 153% 154% 95 94% 95 47% 46% 47 140% 189% 140% 94% 93% 93% 149% 147% 149 32% 31% 31% »5% 94% 95% 34% 34% 34% 37 36% 36% 188% 186% 188% 48% 47% 48% 105% 100% 105% 18% 18% 18% Federation indo.iss Gompers. Crochet Bootees, Sandals and Stock- Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 3J.—Amkt sccr.es of enthusiasm the American Federation of I.r.Jjcr in nr.nnnl oonvontion Indorsed the jfollticut policy of President Samuel Gompon Curing tho Inst cnmpaltrn and ui-gert n continuance of activity and organization ax an Independent political force. Tho Idea of alllliating with any party was condetnned, as was the of forming a national labor party. ing Caps for Babies Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Ex-County Commissioner Thomas Haines was also one of the party. He assisted Mr. Harding to carry the injured man to the Harding home, and medical aid was at once summoned. Dr. Bardwcll, of Tunkhannock, responded and dressed the wound, Which at the time was not considered serious. The doctor was of the opinion that within a few days it would be possible to move the patient to his home in Luzerne, but objected to his being moved at that time, saying he needed rest for a few days. Word was sent to Mrs. Aileger and she was informed the wound was of such a character that no feara need be entertained. and she was hourly anticipating her husband's return when she was notified yesterday that he had •suddenly taken a turn for the worse and if she wished to see him alive she should come to his bedside at once. Lion Brand Yarn, Shetland Floss, Am Loco Saxony, German Knitting Yarn and Ama! Copper Atchison com B. It. T. .. . B. tk O. ... Germantown. Winter Underwear for women and Alleged 8layer of Girl Caught. If I had strength, dear. I do believe 1 should walk to the river and throw myself In. It would be rather cowardly, and I despise a coward, but I would aot be a bother to you any longer. Oil, Chester, the thought that I am in yotir way just drives me cra*y! How I wont to die no one but myself knows. Epplug. N. II., Nov. 21.—Harry Led dy was arrested here on suspicion ol being concerned In the death of Mis? Mamie Utcker of Patersou, N. J. Leddy shpt the girl three times and sue ceeded in escaping from Paterson. HC Is being detained In the town kx-kup ti; await the action of the New Jersey au tboritles. St Paul Can Pacific children, C. V. I New notions and novelties. The quoit courts arc well arranged for the game and All a need among the quoit- players for a place where they can practice anCj play games during the winter. The courts were open last night to all quoit players, but hereafter will be a senior membership privilege. The privileges, In addition, are the baths, the classes, the games, the educational classes, and bowling, for which one-half of the regular price per game Is charged. Erie M. K. & T. Mo. Pacific L. & N, Quaker Ice Men on Trial, It was through these letters that Gllr lette and Miss Brown planned their Adirondack trip. "Take uie away from here!" was her cry in every letter, and In some of them she hinted that she would trouble him hut little more because she was going to die. Mex Central N. Y. Central Am Smelter Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania Peo Gas .. Philadelphia, Nov. 21.—Fourteen ire dealers were placed 011 trial before Judge Will.son on the charge of conspiracy to raise the price of lee. district Attorney Bell declarer, that the defendants formed an ice exchange for tbe purpose of establishing uniform prices among all dci-.lers In order to avoid competition. No Yankee Ham For Franca. Paris, Nov. 21.—The elimination ql the microscopic examination of pork from the i)«w American meat inspection regulations has resulted In a pre lliuinary decision ou the part of the French customs authorities barring American ham, bacon, canned pork, etc. Heading Sought a Quiet Place. •The district attorney followed the travels of Graco Brown and Gillette Into the Adirondacks. He traced tbejr movements through Utica, swore matiy •witnesses who testified to little details of the trip, and closed with a lqng examination of a Tupper Lake hotel proprietor, who said that Gillette asked him where he could find a quiet place in the woods, that his wife was'tlred. Rock Island So. Pacific Thirty-four games were played on the bowling alleys during the evening, and the three highest scores made were as follows: VanValkenburg, 215; C. C. Bowman, 186; Schwartzkopf, 177. The boys passed the evening pleasantly watching the games by the older members, playing on the box ball alley and exercising In the gymnasium. The prospects are that all of the attractions, old as well as new, will be very popular during the winter months. So Itwy com Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel . U. S. Steel pfd Scrautou, Pa., Nov. 21.—The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, and Its switchmen arrived at a satisfactory adjustment of the demands of the latter and entered Into an agreement to continue for one year from Jan. 1 next, wheu the present agreement expires. Settlement on D., L. and W. Slio immediately summoned Dr. Marvin, of Luzerne Borough, and the two left on the first train for Tunkhannock where they Were met with a conveyance and driven to the home of Mr. Harding. A Scran ton physician, a specialist in such matters,' Dr. Thompson, had arrived at the house a short while before the distracted wife and he at once, pronounced the case hopeless. WJhen Mrs. Alleger entered the Harding home her husband was lying in a comatose Btate, but he Aroused upon her entrance and, looking up with a smile, tried to extend his hand in welcome, but was too weak to accomplish the efTort and a few minutes later he again lapsed into unconsciousness from which he did not arouse and at the time mentioned above he passed away. fii mm f IE! Standard Oil Trial In January. St. Louis, Nov. 21.—Subpoenas foi the defendants In the government's suit against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey have been Issued In the United States circuit court. The de fendants \yere summoned to enter appearance the first Monday In January. G. W. Get your furnace repaired. Ash, The famous W. L. Douglas Shoes. There is no better shoe in the market for wear and comfort and styles. We have them In 52 styles in all leathers RAILROAD MAN DEAD. The attorneys at tills point engaged in a vigorous dispute, the district at tbrney repeating the witness' statement like this, "He wanted a quiet lake." Wliillam Kenney. who for many years was employed as a passenger conductor on tjie Lehigh Valley, died Sunday evening at his home, in W»- verly. The cause of death was cancer of the liver, from which he had been suffering 'or several months. Mr. Kenney was operated upon for the cancer at the. Packer hospital last Jnne. The deceased had been a resident of Waverly for about 40 years and for about 32 years was In the employ of the Lehigh Valley. He left the employ of the railroad during the strike of 1893. Washington, Pa., N Dv. 21.—Two foreigners are dead aud several others will di:C at Millsboro, Pn„ from eating wild parsnips. The men lived at a boarding house. Tbe parsnips were prepared for the evening meal, and the thirty-six boarders became 111 after partaking of them. Poisoned by Wild Parsnip*. UNION SERVICES. Britiah Premier For Age Pensions. $3, $3.50 and $4 ,"The witness did not say that. lie Mid a quiet place," retorted Senator Mills, Gillette's senior counsel. London, Nov. 21,—Replying to a deputation of Liberal and Labor members of the house of comiuuua. Premier Campbell-Bannernian said the matter of old age pensions Will be taken up as soon as time and moupy permit. The Union Thanksgiving sorvices under the auspices of tho Protestant churches of the city will be held In the Methodist Protestant church on Thanksgiving Day, beginning at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Richard A. Rinker, pastor of the Broad street Presbyterian church, will preach the sermon, and the other pastors of the city will assist In the service. The collection will be for the benefit of the Plttston hospital. We guarantee every pair. "Well, he found a quiet lake, any way," observed the district attorney. Josephine Patrick pf Cortland testified that she met Gillette on the train at De Kuyter on July 9 and that hC made an appointment to meet h?i Thursday or Friday at Seventh Lake. This witness was one of the party thai Gillette joined after Gnue Brown dl* appeared and before he u is arrested. IISTIl SMI STIlEj T9 N. Main St. The body of the deceased was taken to Luzerne borough today. Mrs. Alleger and Ave children survive. New Battleship Gets Gift. Seattle. Wash-, Nov. 21.—To tbe death list of tbe wrecked steamship Dix eight names have been added, making a total of tlfty known dead as a result ol tbe disaster. Fifty Dead In Dix Disaster. New York, Nov. at—Governor Roberts and a commission from Connecticut presented u silver service to the battleship Connecticut at the Broiklyn nnvy yard. The deceased was 40 years of ag«a and had resided la Luzerne borough for 20 years. He carved three yeara in the office of county surveyor. Smoke Prlw.*i otto 5c cigar. Gillespie. 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