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WEATHER CONDITIONS. \ ALL THE HOME NEWS. \ Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow fof Eastern Pennsylvania. For tlie People of Pitts ton and AeV Rum or snow and coltlor Tuesday, clearing, much . ______________ . _vo^ 57THYEA^ Vicinity. THE HOME PAPER. U.Y K3TAHLISHBD 1850. EST 11 v THBU. liAHT 1882 IMTTSTOX, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 14,1907. TWO CBNT8 A COPY. FORTY CUNTS A MONTH, i WEK1' I DAILY 30 PAGES. TO DIG BIG DITCH. CREATED A STIR. AID THEIR VICTIM. fiRANO JURY AT WORK. THE NEGRO CASE Tillman's Speech Attracts New York Men Contract- for Assist Man to Home After Inquiring Into Property As- Report on the Brownsville sessmants. Attention. Canal. Shooting Him. Affair MORE VIEWS COMING OLIVER AND BANGS WOUND ANOTHER MAN Officials c»f Municipalities and Various Corporations Have Horn Suhjioe- SUBMITTED TO SENATE Other Senators Will Voice u.'Mil to Ap|M'aiD Before llit' Secure Contract Because of Burglars Have Conflict With Jury for Kxnm- President Revokes Portion of His Order. Inallon Opinions. Experience. Householders. Startling exposes were made today at the tlrst session of the Grand Jury, which was continued from last week to investigate specially the Inequalities in tlie assessments throughout the county. Dur.vea borough was ilrst to come under the probe and while the testimony coud not be secured for publication, it was learned that !t was of an extremely sensational character. The officials of nil the coal companies in Duryea have bC en subpoenaed to he present ami it is more than likely at least two days of the jurors' time will be consumed in Investigating this borough a lone. Before the meeting of the Grand Jurors this morning District Attorney Salsburg had ;i conference with the Judges and was given explicit Instructions concerning the mode of procedure. Judge Lynch, especially, is deeply interested in the proceedings as it was he who directed the 'i ®#C New York. Jan. 1-t. A burglar shot Patrick Connelly and Clarence Hllleck, his son-in-law, In the Connelly home at Mamaroneck. Mr. Connelly, who is highway commissioner of Mamaroneck and sixty years old, Is In a critical condition, lie was lired at twice, and one of the bullets went through his lungs. Ilillok is only slightly injured. The bullet which struck hini was turned from a vital spot by a rib. Washington, Jan. 14.—In a special message this afternoon the President transmitted to the Senate the results of the investigation into the Brownsville affray by Hon. Milton D. Purdy, assistant to the attorney general, and Major Augustus P. Hlocksom, of the inspector general's department, tT. S. A., together with Secretary of War Washington, Jan. H.—The principal topic of discussion in Washington oftidal circles and in those which follow the doing of congress with keen Interest Is Senator Tillman's address 011 the president's dismissal of ttie negro soldiers for participation in the affair ut Brownsville. Washington, Jan. 14.- Now it Is W. J. Oliver, contractor, who will build the T'anama canal, liids were opened here for its construction, and the bid of Oliver and Ansou M. Hand's, his partner, was the lowest of them all. They lire expected to get the ; ward. They offer to do the work for a compensation of ti.To per cent of the money expended by the government in the work. The next lowest bid was 7. lit percent. There were a host «f others, but It looks like Oliver & Hangs. They are big an to firm, responsible and experienced.The question will he further debated in the senate, several members having expressed a desire to air their Views, but the progress of tiie Koraker investigation resolution will be obstructed by the appropriation bill now before the senate, which has the right The testimony taken by Mr. Purely nml Major Blocksom at Brownsville, uiul other points covers 200 printed pages, in the President's opinion, it thoroughly substantiates the charge that the "shooting up" of. the town was done by soldiers of '.he Twentyfifth Infantry, and justifies his action in dismissing the three companies. In this connection, Ihe President "delivers the goods;" for along with tho Mr. Connelly was aroused from bis sleep liy l'oolsteps on the veranda. He eulleil Illlleck and, dressing hurriedly, the two men mil downs til Irs from their bedrooms, llilleck readied tlie veranda before Ills father-in-law and clinched with one of the two men, who were prying at a window fastening. Ililleck was being backed over the veranda railing when Mr. Connelly reached his side and attacked his sonin-law's antagonist. Instantly the burglar's companion, a tall, slender man, opened lire 011 Mr. Connelly with a pistol. Connelly turned upon the shooter and attempted to grapple with him. The burglar fired two shots, one of which went through the commissioner's lungs and the other through his i»f way A procession of men, theorists, scientists, experts, statesmen and engineers has passed through Washington bound outward to dig the Isthmian canal. Hut hereafter the contractor will Senator Cullotli, who has charge of the appropriation bill, announces his purpose not to yield the floor again until this measure is disposed of, and if lie persists iu his determination eonslderatioa of the Brownsville matter will necessarily be deferred. The prospect of receiving Assistant Attorney. Purdy's report on that subject adds to what already Jiolds a keen Interest, mill n large attendance may be expected In the senate when it is uuder con- Grand Jury to investigate the assessments.message, he sent to the Senate the empty Springfield shells, clips, and bullets gathered on the scene of the rioting. A noteworthy feature of the message is the President's frank admission that he erred In barring the discharged soldiers from future civil employment by the government. Having found that such action is "lacking do the digging If. J. Reagan, of Duryea. supervising principal of the schools, of that district. was the only witness examined this morning. He was on the stand for two hours and gave testimony concern- Hold Other Big Contracts, PAT SHEEDY AND ONE OF HIS ART TREASURES. W. .1. Oliver is the lates' man introduced as positively to make the dirt tly. lie is a »hw sturdy chap of forty .-redheaded, with a stnliby red mustache and gimlet eye . He is related to th«' Chilled Plow Oliver family. but lie had to make his own way ill the world for all that. He has made it. lie Is worth three or four million dollars, and lie is now carrying out some thirty-live other big contracts ing live assessments of Duryea. Beside Mr. Reagan. C. I). Evans, of the Duryea school board; Joseph Freeman. president of the Duryea council; S. D. Warriner. genernl manager of the Lehigh Valley foal Co.; W. C. Sterling, land agent of the Lehigh Valley Patrick l'\ Slieedy. who for many years was a gambler and was noted in bin craft as a square man, lias become something of an International character. His acquaintance with shady people enabled him to llnd and restore the stolen painting by Thomas Gainsborough, a portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire, which had been missing for a quarter of a century. .Mr. Sliced,y is now about to realize a long cherished dream in opening an art gallery in New York. lie says lie will (leal only in the works of the old masters. bideratlon in validity," Tie announces that he has revoked that portion of the order of discharge. Will Simply Direct Investigation The present prospect is for the practically unanimous adoption of a compromise resolution simply directing art investigation into the occurrence at Brownsville and remaining silent 011 the legal phases of the question. In his spe/ch on the Brownsville affair Senator Tillman (S. ('.) used pitchfork methods in ati effort to put the and Mine Inspector Johnson, of "Oil. my Cod. I'm done for!" exclaimed the wounded man as he dropped.Lackawanna county, were summoned to appear today'. IINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL (lie head of tlnC negro soldier tlillt lie I \\:is entitled to d uiKind sociill c-ipiallfy "Would you deny tliose privih OBITUARY. New York Stock Aturkefs furnished by Al. H. Jordun & Co.. stock brokers, Minors' Bank Building, 134% MC Mutt- one to tunnel Lookout mountain, another to dam the Tennessee liver at C hattauooga and the rest from railroad building through tlie Louisiana swamps and many span bridges down to culverts. He began business as a timekeeper for a contractor in Arizona. Oliver Is a man, a Mujvaney kind of Carry Victim I.-,to Own House 'I'diti(iffow \V. A. May, RonfVa! manager of (ho Pennsylvania C'oul 0Cj.; H. M. Beyea, land agent of the Pennsylvania foal Co.: Jteesc I'hillli whitr soldier 'S t'l I Senator Nelson nskod. | Thnn ThonuiK II. PS I!. MeHal Hilleok luiil Invcrroille lDy this time, ami IM»tli Iiiif_Imts now turned They picked Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Anral f'ojipor 133% 44% 134 1 will iro us fiir iis any man in iv ' ill f 1M issubet li to .Mr. Ooliut'llv's 1)1 ill up mid had tS hi in Inside the !ioti..C eral manager (if the I) T„ & W Ktn- Coal 4 rD \i 44% 110 ] 0« Vi inj; white lm C1 .'I Wit t li on Saturday The clooeaserl il.vring to carry Rose, K«'ni'fa] manager of P. & U. Coal Co., and the assfsif the borough. Alfred Price. A. Dn, Charles Rogers. William and John fjilhooh (C Atchison com U.v It. T. . . . F?. & O. ... 118% lOtt 80% 11 it % ■ontroversv 011 a racial basis and act us icons, (heir right itiiKvvoiTil Mr. Till venin hiiil It. n HUffcrinjf for the pa [right's illneaso. Mr. I month McIIalo 80*, til 1'resilient Hooseyelt of Insincerity W'liv should not the colored mini lilier mm Mrs. Hilloi-k Irul I Deon aroused and burglars us they C, Wat 120 192% 54% 119% 189% lu preaching Tlie Monti) Carolina senator demanded to know If the president would live up to liis teachings by willingness to gee his children luarry persons of other This passage attracted special racial equality if be coiicl tiler. Jim v« County Mayo, In He rime nearly rai bnro tier father (linn * *']s that you. ('larenre'/" slit" cried thinUinj,' that her hiwliant! must lDe oik 1 » t have lii'fn with the Ch si Paul c f. r. Erie .. I,. & X. & Ohio 189% 53% 1 !* D4 53 Ms 154% 5 5',4 b'.'InK 64 years of at; sockets, mi' his two foot tionontli Mm." Wherever he is he is hoss. llis Hfe hils been spent in eiunps, in the wilder Bess, with rou«h men. lie Dm i investigation 15" V pel's ted Mr. Xelson to Hiis country wlirn but a boy ami 56% 55 % 4 1 % 143 40 88% niie'litv made liim colore:!. 1 reason that Ciod Al- i took up lDis residence In oregon 45 Surviving him are the "Yes, dearest, It is I." said the fellow who lnid done the shooting. Before the burglar had ceased speaking MPs. Hilli'ck discovered tin1 deception mid grablted tin* man. Hp knocked her down, but us slie fell slip pulled out part of a iuu ;taD ite aud held on to his hat. a derb.v hVU contained the label of a Cincinnati inanufactui'er. As soon as Mrs. Hillock had recovered she telephoned to Or. John F. Hunter of Mamaroneck, and he considered Mr. Connelly's condition so serious that he summoned Coroner Wiesendanger. who took a statement. Police Sergeant Cody arrested a suspect in tile case about the timjf the coroner was having: Ills interview with Mr. Connelly. The prisoner was found wandering around near the trolley station without a hat. He said lie was Michael Owens of Kye. of the men FEVER IN SCRANTON. 4 2 % 1 4 4 14 40% 90% 41% 143 4 0 88% 26% 131 151 % races interest because Ibe president's daujj;h ter, Mrs. Nicholas l.oug worth, aceoin i\ lilli retorted J I I foil us children Mr Mrs 1'Mwln Join contractor is not a contractor until he has lived in contract camps. Not a lady's man. this Oliver fellow, although lie will net grnmblingty into evening says a M. !• & T man. who ;nlClcCl Hint if At ie City; f Oreitim; Thornn 'ho funeral will Mfchncl The latest reports from the city of. Mo. Pacific . Seranton give the information thatjMex Central the number of new eases daily report- 'X. Y. Central Oil is Rrowinii fewer, and this is taken ! Am Smelter as an indication that the spread oljNorf &. West the disease is checked. Seven new 'Tit it West panted by h friend; was sitting in the KfillPi'.V. universal mid pulsated bosom of the senater I'm ii in 1 Mk:ha«'l and Ann 26% 133 V 153 26% 130'/, 151 % 90% At one point, when Senator Tllliiifin was uiinsnally violent in of her father, .Mrs. i-ouyworth left the gallery. President Wants Rivei' Dan- j will lie conducted la St. John's C;ith• ilk-1 cliur+li ul S):30 miotot'k and Ini 1X1,1'I"-- in St. John's C•' ' y -« he lias to. aud he knows what all the forks are for. lint when jti' ;»:D» one of his rare Intervals of rest he prefers 4'i% 90% 90% 46 Wiisliliijrtmt Jan, flier";* were reported up to noon yesterday and the same number were reported today. One death was officially reported to th Pennsylvania Pro r!u.« . . Reading . . authorities but i Rook Island 13«% isr.% i3rD% has sent to cpn^ic 97% Tlio southern senator C-ha :w"Ie«-rCceDl the president's notion in the matter/"an nothing more nor less than lynching." He challenged any one to produce in ihe array regulations or articles of war any foundation for the charge of con- Di)ie actio.! iiWWTW rt1u nation caused by the lireak in"the Colo James 1DiiIY\ 138 D, 13 5 V 28% 135% 28% 94% 31% rado river four miles lu .Tamos Duffy, aged i year dird Anson M. lSangs, his partner, was rhief contractor on the Suez canal, the Bangs Chief Contractor on Suez 96 D4 94% teriiational ho *unCl«y morjiliiK at the- homC- CDf He had fever victims have been received since Saturday. The total number of typhoid cases reported up to date is 1,0.1'C. So Iiwy com Texas Paci fi which threatens tin Plank ri'i't bigjrest engineering problem in the way of a lin k canal ever solved. He was 36% 85% 179% 49% 104% 3ti % In the Imp He says |irCi i valley (i it entirely unexpected. The C1o- Steel splraey of si If net*, mutiny and treason made against tlio soldiers, although he declared there was no doubt that the and ftrohahl.v h a lend In oin years ago and, although he still has a P. S. Steel pfd . . 107 % Wabash .. ... 3C!% #2,000,1KM I tin ver en I W'HVi V hi banc liveryman ■ork until illncs: Dr. Moon dentist, 13 N. Main C. \\ soldiers were responsible for the k dt rage at Brownsvill* Uncle S to E )uffy urvived Thcs, men have an organization inv: SHfl EMI f( RY TT1 C .Li .r r VL Says Innocent Are Punished. TiUnism held that it wascontrary D fundamental principles of liberty of Knirlish and American law that the innocent should suffer because of the sins of the guilty; also he declared that a man shall 1 to Wilslii Michael and Sera i it on tmiiiod in NoulliwB swamps tun) tiD ti n»"4io liibor. ruder Mr. to tilt Kuosfvcl pet-vision a foreman on ;he isthmus who strikes a negro laborer is lined government su It is believed that the burglars were tempted by the fact that he kept a large sum of money on hand to pay employees of the highway department of Mamaroneek. cost 1. M CDrri dop.ut incut nictlKM Keep commission, properly devised nn V movnin in gold it ml a negro who is charmed by on« foremai is employed ES and t BEIS «*fiit until-be is proved guilty considered inno 111 til!:- tfl'Y by at the nC There is complaint that not work port says. will fi men who handh the ready Want Their Wages Brought to Them punished while not more that huve been ehawil with part ivenlv £a 11 ization to know when e head ot1 t Harry K. VcKI tch ploys, have hard Kichinond. Ya.. Jan. 14. Tlasterers to the number of 100 employed on the iu«.v he on A C1 is i I'heir gangs woil construction work of the Jamestown exposition have struck and declare that they will not return to work unless their demands are complied with. They object to going to the office of the contractors to get their money olice a week and wish it brought to them while tlioy are at work. They also ask an To lessen the cumbersome work involved in taking Mr. Tillman maintained that gro troops should not have been in the crime l r ed they will i.vsteni now to be institut ;et the work and make St;. annual inventory, we desire to lessen our big- stoek as much as possible. To do this quickly we have placed the entire stock on special sale. t li Negro Plot Assertsd our Texas wore sent ther New Vorlc, .Imi. 11 rs of at the cost of the canal. Kvery month of delay beyond the time set for completion will cost them $100,000, aud everv uyainst the protests of one of oarefi a I or lime resided In I'ittgton as senators auCl (hp cony that district provlous homo at Ahirpagortla, N. M ti. h month they gain will net tiiem a bonus of $100,000. Out of their profit they Prices Cut Even Department continued, with a wholly i'licv W»'V H. C » of til jloreil Twenty must pay the cost of the direction of their administration work, that is increase in pay from $."D to $('. a day five officers for the tii he sol Surviving him lighters, in rhc T.oronzo Ark-I America's First Stenographer Dead. Boston, .Tan. 14.—Oliver Oyer, who Is Men's, Ladies' and Children's Shoes and Rubbers at exceptionally Good Bargain Prices. Bslow are only a few sample quotations. This was i'o lc mil moth and satisfy the banks who will carry them. claimed. "without 1! arc I hi.s sister, Mrs. C\ B. Strenpr. of ropt, WiDst Si do: nlsn his ilsli r, I Must Give Big Bond said to have introduced stenography into tliis country and was the first shorthand reporter In tiie United States senate, died in this city at the eighty-three years. Mr. Dyer pupil of Isaac Pitman. After many years of service in Washington and New York he was ordained a minister in the Swedenborgian faith t«r.v of \v lit- li FREE LIBRARY Mrs. W. 0. Parke, of Berantoil The bond required is $2.0110,000, wul the government will scrupulously inspect the tiuanciHl security behind the successful firm. The disposition of the bunks generally to want a large share of the profit for carrying the risk has deterred many contractors who wanted to try for this canal work. Hut Oliver and Bangs, having much wealth of their own, were apparently able to make better terms, from the low ligures of their bids. tliouirlit of t!:• pivsuuMit v NEW INDUSTRY MAY Boys' Shoes toot Hit1 nejii'M t .sluir f ihc iM.'Opl ves Library BE LOCATED HERE was a ii«e of Satin Calf Shoes 9Sc izi-ns by Esjk :iilv Major IVnrost Ibis week witen i sale, while the lot lasts, 69c a Pair. Iain Maeklin Mr. Tillman cation of Mr. J'iijiD Thorp is a possibility tliat Pittston will have a new industry ill the near future. John A. Touhill, of Xorth I shown to ha teCl with i u n 11 n the W perse d with musical I'itl 1 Ar- Boys' Box Saif Slit good, strong llgenee ami incoiiipotoiict morv, ! xl a Main street, is in receipt, of a request from a Ww York concern for a rental ndid school wear, al- Deplores Sectional Bitterness. Turnlug his attention to Senator For 'clock ivi'll understood. and for tlii; f a frei Protestant Chapel In Spanish Palace. Madrid, Jan. 14.—Against the opposition of the court. King Alfonso authorized tilt* opening of a Protestant chapel in connection with the palace for the benefit of Princess Henry of Batten berg, mother of Queen Victoria, who is the kinji's guest pending the accouchement of the queen. 5 ways vcntorv sal -Id I' l.'.Ti during this in- aUer, Mr. Tillniuu declared the (Miii senator hail hclittled himself hy at i far I price on his foundry property, which has been Idle since the Touhill works 89c a Pair wer The removed to Seranton last year tackiiiK Major Hioi-ksoui as a man i number of yoi ire the manufacturers of a pa tout grate bar. ami if the rental j price is one that appeals to them they will doubtless rent the foundry build- ! and enHuge in the manufacture j •rate bars here. It is expected a' decision w|ll be reached in the matter j The government expressly reserved to itself tiie control of sanitation and engineering, and In the matter of quarters and the subsistence department the right of rigid supervision is retained. The government likewise retains the department of materials and simplies. and so far as the Panama railroad is concerned it expressly was declared in the letter of invitation for bids that it could not wisely be turned over to the contractor. The work to be done by the contractor therefore has been confined to the actual work of y fo unday wear, usually nlcf whose father Wits a copperhead I services that the library tell Ml $1.75 a pair; during this salt we never to have mi end of the war and its bitterness?" he exclaimed. "Are the people of the north and the smith may be open every afternoon and evi $1.25 Pair, That this oj Htunit.v to help ked ing» Children's Jersey Leggins. All lengths and all siziDs, warm and comfortable, usually sold at fi5c and never to understand each other and to recognize the rights of both sections?" Declaring President Koosevelt was xnore responsible "than any other uian," Mr. Tillman read from an army order issued by tiie war department on Feb. 8, HMMi, and signed by the presi- dent u greatly apt the entertai iated by those having .vry soon France to Seize Lourdes largi hut the West ENJOYABLE PARTY. Jan. 14,•'-The minister of public instruction. M. Briund, has notified tlie bishop of Tarhes, under whose Jurisdiction the famous sanctuary of I.ourdes is placed, that the government is noitiK to seize tile grotto and all the property connected with it. Purls, 75c pair, special pale prieC Queen Quality Shoes For Women. 45c a Pair. the Wish of nterested to see it well A party was held at the home of Ir. and Mrs. C. K. Oliver in honoF of Men's Storm Rubbers. has been gi\./ii recently in heir daughter Jessit "The uniform of the enlisted man is a badge of honor. It entitles him to peculiar consideration. It shows that in the great majority of cases lie has learned those habits of self command, of self restraint, of obedience rind Of fearlessness in the face of danger which put him above most of his feV lows who have not possessed similar privileges. To strive to discriminate against him in any way is literally an infamy, for it is in reality one of the most serious offenses which can he committed against the stability and greatness of our nation." tlent and Wilkesbarrp with great succef The musical programme to be int« played, after which refreshments wen were We hive them in leathers, patent coll, dongola, gun metal and vie I, button or lace. I a $3 and $3.50 Kind During Sale $2.50 pair. | Ladies'"Shoes. A Good Bargain. j In all sizes and all leathers, patent izes ami all 1 lot of storm rubbers in broken sizes, good quality; always sold at Ofic while the lot lasts. I is being prepared with great served. Piano selections were ren-' dercd by Miss Anna Mae (!agC*. Those present were: Km ma .laggard, Margaret Weiss, Oretta Hradlcy, Florence Cawlcy. Clerl rude Proud, Freda We is- 1 construction sper cart (lid will be published later John D. to Give Away $2,000,000. 39c a Pair. Root's Visit to Canada. Washington, .Ian. 14. — Secretary Louisville. Ky„ .Ian. 14.—The livening l'ost says that John D. Rockefeller has agreed to give $2,000,000 for the endowment of a university for Louisville, provided a similar amount be raised hy those interested in the new Institution. Jan. H. ~CSeorge | kergor. Anna Mae Oage, Isabel Mar- i Koo,; !l,',-CDnipaisied by Mrs.Jtoot. will InnUs, who was recently appointed; tin, Edna YVoiskerger, Rachel Leli-I 'eMVP Washington on Jan. 17 for Oltaixail carrier on a rural route out of j man, Mary Muughan, Jessie Oliver.' wrt. "'here he will be the guest of Karl Sluingiield, has decided to qualify and Clara Oliver, Fannie Bradley, Nathan Urey, governor genera I of Canada. The itteinpt to deliver mail, lie is a lie- Plains, Charles Shrank, Howard secretary will arrive at Ottawa on Jar gro. Many of the citizens on this ,Kvu'' Moosle, Raymond Voight, 19 and remain over Sunday. route have already torn down their' 'llomas Walsh, Harry t'uve boxes. Trouble is anticipated if Hanks .,Vin1"r?1* 'V* *' J,'"IjauShlin .... . • , Mitchell, Roy Cave, .lame persists in keeping the Job. o-ivor Jaggard, Kyte, ■•"vemenls In jDa'iu lil'.vf,en, Jesse Welskergei Tcnn Object to Negro Postman colt, dongrola, box calf, sun metal, and vicl, button or ljacp, bie reductions. Man's Shoes. The famous W, L. Douglas for men at :t special reduction of 10 Per Cent. Shoes $1.25 to $3.00 a pair. Kvfry pair worth from 2r. to 75 per cent more. Gold Found In Cape Breton, Patrick ; Walsh, | Mooslc, Mad Dog Bites Eight Persons. Raddeck. O. B„ Jan. 14.—The discovery of a gold district said to he as rich as the Klondike is causing people here to anticipate a rush to this section. Already upward of 1,000 claims have been filed. Boston She Store. Richmond. Va., .Ian. MJ-After it had bitten eight persons a/sreat hound af- "That is the milk of the oopoauiit." ejaculated Mr. Tillman. who sail it was this "sort of stuT' Unit ijut in!o C»no of the newest imprt fllited with rabies was killed in Xor- I folk by two ((olieeinen, wbo were also j uuiuiiK Its victims thur Oliver be (lulokiy taken apart for paek- Illgh grade candles at ITarter'a T9 North Main Street, Hign grade lever akuies. Garr,son's. ft • ■ • _ ,, . ~r ; . , . Have Ash clean your furnaco. Call at Sharp s new meat market. Best grade meats at Uallock's. Get your furnace repaired. Ash, PlttstOD, Pa„
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, January 14, 1907 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1907-01-14 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, January 14, 1907 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1907-01-14 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19070114_001.tif |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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Full Text | WEATHER CONDITIONS. \ ALL THE HOME NEWS. \ Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow fof Eastern Pennsylvania. For tlie People of Pitts ton and AeV Rum or snow and coltlor Tuesday, clearing, much . ______________ . _vo^ 57THYEA^ Vicinity. THE HOME PAPER. U.Y K3TAHLISHBD 1850. EST 11 v THBU. liAHT 1882 IMTTSTOX, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 14,1907. TWO CBNT8 A COPY. FORTY CUNTS A MONTH, i WEK1' I DAILY 30 PAGES. TO DIG BIG DITCH. CREATED A STIR. AID THEIR VICTIM. fiRANO JURY AT WORK. THE NEGRO CASE Tillman's Speech Attracts New York Men Contract- for Assist Man to Home After Inquiring Into Property As- Report on the Brownsville sessmants. Attention. Canal. Shooting Him. Affair MORE VIEWS COMING OLIVER AND BANGS WOUND ANOTHER MAN Officials c»f Municipalities and Various Corporations Have Horn Suhjioe- SUBMITTED TO SENATE Other Senators Will Voice u.'Mil to Ap|M'aiD Before llit' Secure Contract Because of Burglars Have Conflict With Jury for Kxnm- President Revokes Portion of His Order. Inallon Opinions. Experience. Householders. Startling exposes were made today at the tlrst session of the Grand Jury, which was continued from last week to investigate specially the Inequalities in tlie assessments throughout the county. Dur.vea borough was ilrst to come under the probe and while the testimony coud not be secured for publication, it was learned that !t was of an extremely sensational character. The officials of nil the coal companies in Duryea have bC en subpoenaed to he present ami it is more than likely at least two days of the jurors' time will be consumed in Investigating this borough a lone. Before the meeting of the Grand Jurors this morning District Attorney Salsburg had ;i conference with the Judges and was given explicit Instructions concerning the mode of procedure. Judge Lynch, especially, is deeply interested in the proceedings as it was he who directed the 'i ®#C New York. Jan. 1-t. A burglar shot Patrick Connelly and Clarence Hllleck, his son-in-law, In the Connelly home at Mamaroneck. Mr. Connelly, who is highway commissioner of Mamaroneck and sixty years old, Is In a critical condition, lie was lired at twice, and one of the bullets went through his lungs. Ilillok is only slightly injured. The bullet which struck hini was turned from a vital spot by a rib. Washington, Jan. 14.—In a special message this afternoon the President transmitted to the Senate the results of the investigation into the Brownsville affray by Hon. Milton D. Purdy, assistant to the attorney general, and Major Augustus P. Hlocksom, of the inspector general's department, tT. S. A., together with Secretary of War Washington, Jan. H.—The principal topic of discussion in Washington oftidal circles and in those which follow the doing of congress with keen Interest Is Senator Tillman's address 011 the president's dismissal of ttie negro soldiers for participation in the affair ut Brownsville. Washington, Jan. 14.- Now it Is W. J. Oliver, contractor, who will build the T'anama canal, liids were opened here for its construction, and the bid of Oliver and Ansou M. Hand's, his partner, was the lowest of them all. They lire expected to get the ; ward. They offer to do the work for a compensation of ti.To per cent of the money expended by the government in the work. The next lowest bid was 7. lit percent. There were a host «f others, but It looks like Oliver & Hangs. They are big an to firm, responsible and experienced.The question will he further debated in the senate, several members having expressed a desire to air their Views, but the progress of tiie Koraker investigation resolution will be obstructed by the appropriation bill now before the senate, which has the right The testimony taken by Mr. Purely nml Major Blocksom at Brownsville, uiul other points covers 200 printed pages, in the President's opinion, it thoroughly substantiates the charge that the "shooting up" of. the town was done by soldiers of '.he Twentyfifth Infantry, and justifies his action in dismissing the three companies. In this connection, Ihe President "delivers the goods;" for along with tho Mr. Connelly was aroused from bis sleep liy l'oolsteps on the veranda. He eulleil Illlleck and, dressing hurriedly, the two men mil downs til Irs from their bedrooms, llilleck readied tlie veranda before Ills father-in-law and clinched with one of the two men, who were prying at a window fastening. Ililleck was being backed over the veranda railing when Mr. Connelly reached his side and attacked his sonin-law's antagonist. Instantly the burglar's companion, a tall, slender man, opened lire 011 Mr. Connelly with a pistol. Connelly turned upon the shooter and attempted to grapple with him. The burglar fired two shots, one of which went through the commissioner's lungs and the other through his i»f way A procession of men, theorists, scientists, experts, statesmen and engineers has passed through Washington bound outward to dig the Isthmian canal. Hut hereafter the contractor will Senator Cullotli, who has charge of the appropriation bill, announces his purpose not to yield the floor again until this measure is disposed of, and if lie persists iu his determination eonslderatioa of the Brownsville matter will necessarily be deferred. The prospect of receiving Assistant Attorney. Purdy's report on that subject adds to what already Jiolds a keen Interest, mill n large attendance may be expected In the senate when it is uuder con- Grand Jury to investigate the assessments.message, he sent to the Senate the empty Springfield shells, clips, and bullets gathered on the scene of the rioting. A noteworthy feature of the message is the President's frank admission that he erred In barring the discharged soldiers from future civil employment by the government. Having found that such action is "lacking do the digging If. J. Reagan, of Duryea. supervising principal of the schools, of that district. was the only witness examined this morning. He was on the stand for two hours and gave testimony concern- Hold Other Big Contracts, PAT SHEEDY AND ONE OF HIS ART TREASURES. W. .1. Oliver is the lates' man introduced as positively to make the dirt tly. lie is a »hw sturdy chap of forty .-redheaded, with a stnliby red mustache and gimlet eye . He is related to th«' Chilled Plow Oliver family. but lie had to make his own way ill the world for all that. He has made it. lie Is worth three or four million dollars, and lie is now carrying out some thirty-live other big contracts ing live assessments of Duryea. Beside Mr. Reagan. C. I). Evans, of the Duryea school board; Joseph Freeman. president of the Duryea council; S. D. Warriner. genernl manager of the Lehigh Valley foal Co.; W. C. Sterling, land agent of the Lehigh Valley Patrick l'\ Slieedy. who for many years was a gambler and was noted in bin craft as a square man, lias become something of an International character. His acquaintance with shady people enabled him to llnd and restore the stolen painting by Thomas Gainsborough, a portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire, which had been missing for a quarter of a century. .Mr. Sliced,y is now about to realize a long cherished dream in opening an art gallery in New York. lie says lie will (leal only in the works of the old masters. bideratlon in validity," Tie announces that he has revoked that portion of the order of discharge. Will Simply Direct Investigation The present prospect is for the practically unanimous adoption of a compromise resolution simply directing art investigation into the occurrence at Brownsville and remaining silent 011 the legal phases of the question. In his spe/ch on the Brownsville affair Senator Tillman (S. ('.) used pitchfork methods in ati effort to put the and Mine Inspector Johnson, of "Oil. my Cod. I'm done for!" exclaimed the wounded man as he dropped.Lackawanna county, were summoned to appear today'. IINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL (lie head of tlnC negro soldier tlillt lie I \\:is entitled to d uiKind sociill c-ipiallfy "Would you deny tliose privih OBITUARY. New York Stock Aturkefs furnished by Al. H. Jordun & Co.. stock brokers, Minors' Bank Building, 134% MC Mutt- one to tunnel Lookout mountain, another to dam the Tennessee liver at C hattauooga and the rest from railroad building through tlie Louisiana swamps and many span bridges down to culverts. He began business as a timekeeper for a contractor in Arizona. Oliver Is a man, a Mujvaney kind of Carry Victim I.-,to Own House 'I'diti(iffow \V. A. May, RonfVa! manager of (ho Pennsylvania C'oul 0Cj.; H. M. Beyea, land agent of the Pennsylvania foal Co.: Jteesc I'hillli whitr soldier 'S t'l I Senator Nelson nskod. | Thnn ThonuiK II. PS I!. MeHal Hilleok luiil Invcrroille lDy this time, ami IM»tli Iiiif_Imts now turned They picked Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Anral f'ojipor 133% 44% 134 1 will iro us fiir iis any man in iv ' ill f 1M issubet li to .Mr. Ooliut'llv's 1)1 ill up mid had tS hi in Inside the !ioti..C eral manager (if the I) T„ & W Ktn- Coal 4 rD \i 44% 110 ] 0« Vi inj; white lm C1 .'I Wit t li on Saturday The clooeaserl il.vring to carry Rose, K«'ni'fa] manager of P. & U. Coal Co., and the assfsif the borough. Alfred Price. A. Dn, Charles Rogers. William and John fjilhooh (C Atchison com U.v It. T. . . . F?. & O. ... 118% lOtt 80% 11 it % ■ontroversv 011 a racial basis and act us icons, (heir right itiiKvvoiTil Mr. Till venin hiiil It. n HUffcrinjf for the pa [right's illneaso. Mr. I month McIIalo 80*, til 1'resilient Hooseyelt of Insincerity W'liv should not the colored mini lilier mm Mrs. Hilloi-k Irul I Deon aroused and burglars us they C, Wat 120 192% 54% 119% 189% lu preaching Tlie Monti) Carolina senator demanded to know If the president would live up to liis teachings by willingness to gee his children luarry persons of other This passage attracted special racial equality if be coiicl tiler. Jim v« County Mayo, In He rime nearly rai bnro tier father (linn * *']s that you. ('larenre'/" slit" cried thinUinj,' that her hiwliant! must lDe oik 1 » t have lii'fn with the Ch si Paul c f. r. Erie .. I,. & X. & Ohio 189% 53% 1 !* D4 53 Ms 154% 5 5',4 b'.'InK 64 years of at; sockets, mi' his two foot tionontli Mm." Wherever he is he is hoss. llis Hfe hils been spent in eiunps, in the wilder Bess, with rou«h men. lie Dm i investigation 15" V pel's ted Mr. Xelson to Hiis country wlirn but a boy ami 56% 55 % 4 1 % 143 40 88% niie'litv made liim colore:!. 1 reason that Ciod Al- i took up lDis residence In oregon 45 Surviving him are the "Yes, dearest, It is I." said the fellow who lnid done the shooting. Before the burglar had ceased speaking MPs. Hilli'ck discovered tin1 deception mid grablted tin* man. Hp knocked her down, but us slie fell slip pulled out part of a iuu ;taD ite aud held on to his hat. a derb.v hVU contained the label of a Cincinnati inanufactui'er. As soon as Mrs. Hillock had recovered she telephoned to Or. John F. Hunter of Mamaroneck, and he considered Mr. Connelly's condition so serious that he summoned Coroner Wiesendanger. who took a statement. Police Sergeant Cody arrested a suspect in tile case about the timjf the coroner was having: Ills interview with Mr. Connelly. The prisoner was found wandering around near the trolley station without a hat. He said lie was Michael Owens of Kye. of the men FEVER IN SCRANTON. 4 2 % 1 4 4 14 40% 90% 41% 143 4 0 88% 26% 131 151 % races interest because Ibe president's daujj;h ter, Mrs. Nicholas l.oug worth, aceoin i\ lilli retorted J I I foil us children Mr Mrs 1'Mwln Join contractor is not a contractor until he has lived in contract camps. Not a lady's man. this Oliver fellow, although lie will net grnmblingty into evening says a M. !• & T man. who ;nlClcCl Hint if At ie City; f Oreitim; Thornn 'ho funeral will Mfchncl The latest reports from the city of. Mo. Pacific . Seranton give the information thatjMex Central the number of new eases daily report- 'X. Y. Central Oil is Rrowinii fewer, and this is taken ! Am Smelter as an indication that the spread oljNorf &. West the disease is checked. Seven new 'Tit it West panted by h friend; was sitting in the KfillPi'.V. universal mid pulsated bosom of the senater I'm ii in 1 Mk:ha«'l and Ann 26% 133 V 153 26% 130'/, 151 % 90% At one point, when Senator Tllliiifin was uiinsnally violent in of her father, .Mrs. i-ouyworth left the gallery. President Wants Rivei' Dan- j will lie conducted la St. John's C;ith• ilk-1 cliur+li ul S):30 miotot'k and Ini 1X1,1'I"-- in St. John's C•' ' y -« he lias to. aud he knows what all the forks are for. lint when jti' ;»:D» one of his rare Intervals of rest he prefers 4'i% 90% 90% 46 Wiisliliijrtmt Jan, flier";* were reported up to noon yesterday and the same number were reported today. One death was officially reported to th Pennsylvania Pro r!u.« . . Reading . . authorities but i Rook Island 13«% isr.% i3rD% has sent to cpn^ic 97% Tlio southern senator C-ha :w"Ie«-rCceDl the president's notion in the matter/"an nothing more nor less than lynching." He challenged any one to produce in ihe array regulations or articles of war any foundation for the charge of con- Di)ie actio.! iiWWTW rt1u nation caused by the lireak in"the Colo James 1DiiIY\ 138 D, 13 5 V 28% 135% 28% 94% 31% rado river four miles lu .Tamos Duffy, aged i year dird Anson M. lSangs, his partner, was rhief contractor on the Suez canal, the Bangs Chief Contractor on Suez 96 D4 94% teriiational ho *unCl«y morjiliiK at the- homC- CDf He had fever victims have been received since Saturday. The total number of typhoid cases reported up to date is 1,0.1'C. So Iiwy com Texas Paci fi which threatens tin Plank ri'i't bigjrest engineering problem in the way of a lin k canal ever solved. He was 36% 85% 179% 49% 104% 3ti % In the Imp He says |irCi i valley (i it entirely unexpected. The C1o- Steel splraey of si If net*, mutiny and treason made against tlio soldiers, although he declared there was no doubt that the and ftrohahl.v h a lend In oin years ago and, although he still has a P. S. Steel pfd . . 107 % Wabash .. ... 3C!% #2,000,1KM I tin ver en I W'HVi V hi banc liveryman ■ork until illncs: Dr. Moon dentist, 13 N. Main C. \\ soldiers were responsible for the k dt rage at Brownsvill* Uncle S to E )uffy urvived Thcs, men have an organization inv: SHfl EMI f( RY TT1 C .Li .r r VL Says Innocent Are Punished. TiUnism held that it wascontrary D fundamental principles of liberty of Knirlish and American law that the innocent should suffer because of the sins of the guilty; also he declared that a man shall 1 to Wilslii Michael and Sera i it on tmiiiod in NoulliwB swamps tun) tiD ti n»"4io liibor. ruder Mr. to tilt Kuosfvcl pet-vision a foreman on ;he isthmus who strikes a negro laborer is lined government su It is believed that the burglars were tempted by the fact that he kept a large sum of money on hand to pay employees of the highway department of Mamaroneek. cost 1. M CDrri dop.ut incut nictlKM Keep commission, properly devised nn V movnin in gold it ml a negro who is charmed by on« foremai is employed ES and t BEIS «*fiit until-be is proved guilty considered inno 111 til!:- tfl'Y by at the nC There is complaint that not work port says. will fi men who handh the ready Want Their Wages Brought to Them punished while not more that huve been ehawil with part ivenlv £a 11 ization to know when e head ot1 t Harry K. VcKI tch ploys, have hard Kichinond. Ya.. Jan. 14. Tlasterers to the number of 100 employed on the iu«.v he on A C1 is i I'heir gangs woil construction work of the Jamestown exposition have struck and declare that they will not return to work unless their demands are complied with. They object to going to the office of the contractors to get their money olice a week and wish it brought to them while tlioy are at work. They also ask an To lessen the cumbersome work involved in taking Mr. Tillman maintained that gro troops should not have been in the crime l r ed they will i.vsteni now to be institut ;et the work and make St;. annual inventory, we desire to lessen our big- stoek as much as possible. To do this quickly we have placed the entire stock on special sale. t li Negro Plot Assertsd our Texas wore sent ther New Vorlc, .Imi. 11 rs of at the cost of the canal. Kvery month of delay beyond the time set for completion will cost them $100,000, aud everv uyainst the protests of one of oarefi a I or lime resided In I'ittgton as senators auCl (hp cony that district provlous homo at Ahirpagortla, N. M ti. h month they gain will net tiiem a bonus of $100,000. Out of their profit they Prices Cut Even Department continued, with a wholly i'licv W»'V H. C » of til jloreil Twenty must pay the cost of the direction of their administration work, that is increase in pay from $."D to $('. a day five officers for the tii he sol Surviving him lighters, in rhc T.oronzo Ark-I America's First Stenographer Dead. Boston, .Tan. 14.—Oliver Oyer, who Is Men's, Ladies' and Children's Shoes and Rubbers at exceptionally Good Bargain Prices. Bslow are only a few sample quotations. This was i'o lc mil moth and satisfy the banks who will carry them. claimed. "without 1! arc I hi.s sister, Mrs. C\ B. Strenpr. of ropt, WiDst Si do: nlsn his ilsli r, I Must Give Big Bond said to have introduced stenography into tliis country and was the first shorthand reporter In tiie United States senate, died in this city at the eighty-three years. Mr. Dyer pupil of Isaac Pitman. After many years of service in Washington and New York he was ordained a minister in the Swedenborgian faith t«r.v of \v lit- li FREE LIBRARY Mrs. W. 0. Parke, of Berantoil The bond required is $2.0110,000, wul the government will scrupulously inspect the tiuanciHl security behind the successful firm. The disposition of the bunks generally to want a large share of the profit for carrying the risk has deterred many contractors who wanted to try for this canal work. Hut Oliver and Bangs, having much wealth of their own, were apparently able to make better terms, from the low ligures of their bids. tliouirlit of t!:• pivsuuMit v NEW INDUSTRY MAY Boys' Shoes toot Hit1 nejii'M t .sluir f ihc iM.'Opl ves Library BE LOCATED HERE was a ii«e of Satin Calf Shoes 9Sc izi-ns by Esjk :iilv Major IVnrost Ibis week witen i sale, while the lot lasts, 69c a Pair. Iain Maeklin Mr. Tillman cation of Mr. J'iijiD Thorp is a possibility tliat Pittston will have a new industry ill the near future. John A. Touhill, of Xorth I shown to ha teCl with i u n 11 n the W perse d with musical I'itl 1 Ar- Boys' Box Saif Slit good, strong llgenee ami incoiiipotoiict morv, ! xl a Main street, is in receipt, of a request from a Ww York concern for a rental ndid school wear, al- Deplores Sectional Bitterness. Turnlug his attention to Senator For 'clock ivi'll understood. and for tlii; f a frei Protestant Chapel In Spanish Palace. Madrid, Jan. 14.—Against the opposition of the court. King Alfonso authorized tilt* opening of a Protestant chapel in connection with the palace for the benefit of Princess Henry of Batten berg, mother of Queen Victoria, who is the kinji's guest pending the accouchement of the queen. 5 ways vcntorv sal -Id I' l.'.Ti during this in- aUer, Mr. Tillniuu declared the (Miii senator hail hclittled himself hy at i far I price on his foundry property, which has been Idle since the Touhill works 89c a Pair wer The removed to Seranton last year tackiiiK Major Hioi-ksoui as a man i number of yoi ire the manufacturers of a pa tout grate bar. ami if the rental j price is one that appeals to them they will doubtless rent the foundry build- ! and enHuge in the manufacture j •rate bars here. It is expected a' decision w|ll be reached in the matter j The government expressly reserved to itself tiie control of sanitation and engineering, and In the matter of quarters and the subsistence department the right of rigid supervision is retained. The government likewise retains the department of materials and simplies. and so far as the Panama railroad is concerned it expressly was declared in the letter of invitation for bids that it could not wisely be turned over to the contractor. The work to be done by the contractor therefore has been confined to the actual work of y fo unday wear, usually nlcf whose father Wits a copperhead I services that the library tell Ml $1.75 a pair; during this salt we never to have mi end of the war and its bitterness?" he exclaimed. "Are the people of the north and the smith may be open every afternoon and evi $1.25 Pair, That this oj Htunit.v to help ked ing» Children's Jersey Leggins. All lengths and all siziDs, warm and comfortable, usually sold at fi5c and never to understand each other and to recognize the rights of both sections?" Declaring President Koosevelt was xnore responsible "than any other uian," Mr. Tillman read from an army order issued by tiie war department on Feb. 8, HMMi, and signed by the presi- dent u greatly apt the entertai iated by those having .vry soon France to Seize Lourdes largi hut the West ENJOYABLE PARTY. Jan. 14,•'-The minister of public instruction. M. Briund, has notified tlie bishop of Tarhes, under whose Jurisdiction the famous sanctuary of I.ourdes is placed, that the government is noitiK to seize tile grotto and all the property connected with it. Purls, 75c pair, special pale prieC Queen Quality Shoes For Women. 45c a Pair. the Wish of nterested to see it well A party was held at the home of Ir. and Mrs. C. K. Oliver in honoF of Men's Storm Rubbers. has been gi\./ii recently in heir daughter Jessit "The uniform of the enlisted man is a badge of honor. It entitles him to peculiar consideration. It shows that in the great majority of cases lie has learned those habits of self command, of self restraint, of obedience rind Of fearlessness in the face of danger which put him above most of his feV lows who have not possessed similar privileges. To strive to discriminate against him in any way is literally an infamy, for it is in reality one of the most serious offenses which can he committed against the stability and greatness of our nation." tlent and Wilkesbarrp with great succef The musical programme to be int« played, after which refreshments wen were We hive them in leathers, patent coll, dongola, gun metal and vie I, button or lace. I a $3 and $3.50 Kind During Sale $2.50 pair. | Ladies'"Shoes. A Good Bargain. j In all sizes and all leathers, patent izes ami all 1 lot of storm rubbers in broken sizes, good quality; always sold at Ofic while the lot lasts. I is being prepared with great served. Piano selections were ren-' dercd by Miss Anna Mae (!agC*. Those present were: Km ma .laggard, Margaret Weiss, Oretta Hradlcy, Florence Cawlcy. Clerl rude Proud, Freda We is- 1 construction sper cart (lid will be published later John D. to Give Away $2,000,000. 39c a Pair. Root's Visit to Canada. Washington, .Ian. 14. — Secretary Louisville. Ky„ .Ian. 14.—The livening l'ost says that John D. Rockefeller has agreed to give $2,000,000 for the endowment of a university for Louisville, provided a similar amount be raised hy those interested in the new Institution. Jan. H. ~CSeorge | kergor. Anna Mae Oage, Isabel Mar- i Koo,; !l,',-CDnipaisied by Mrs.Jtoot. will InnUs, who was recently appointed; tin, Edna YVoiskerger, Rachel Leli-I 'eMVP Washington on Jan. 17 for Oltaixail carrier on a rural route out of j man, Mary Muughan, Jessie Oliver.' wrt. "'here he will be the guest of Karl Sluingiield, has decided to qualify and Clara Oliver, Fannie Bradley, Nathan Urey, governor genera I of Canada. The itteinpt to deliver mail, lie is a lie- Plains, Charles Shrank, Howard secretary will arrive at Ottawa on Jar gro. Many of the citizens on this ,Kvu'' Moosle, Raymond Voight, 19 and remain over Sunday. route have already torn down their' 'llomas Walsh, Harry t'uve boxes. Trouble is anticipated if Hanks .,Vin1"r?1* 'V* *' J,'"IjauShlin .... . • , Mitchell, Roy Cave, .lame persists in keeping the Job. o-ivor Jaggard, Kyte, ■•"vemenls In jDa'iu lil'.vf,en, Jesse Welskergei Tcnn Object to Negro Postman colt, dongrola, box calf, sun metal, and vicl, button or ljacp, bie reductions. Man's Shoes. The famous W, L. Douglas for men at :t special reduction of 10 Per Cent. Shoes $1.25 to $3.00 a pair. Kvfry pair worth from 2r. to 75 per cent more. Gold Found In Cape Breton, Patrick ; Walsh, | Mooslc, Mad Dog Bites Eight Persons. Raddeck. O. B„ Jan. 14.—The discovery of a gold district said to he as rich as the Klondike is causing people here to anticipate a rush to this section. Already upward of 1,000 claims have been filed. Boston She Store. Richmond. Va., .Ian. MJ-After it had bitten eight persons a/sreat hound af- "That is the milk of the oopoauiit." ejaculated Mr. Tillman. who sail it was this "sort of stuT' Unit ijut in!o C»no of the newest imprt fllited with rabies was killed in Xor- I folk by two ((olieeinen, wbo were also j uuiuiiK Its victims thur Oliver be (lulokiy taken apart for paek- Illgh grade candles at ITarter'a T9 North Main Street, Hign grade lever akuies. Garr,son's. ft • ■ • _ ,, . ~r ; . , . Have Ash clean your furnaco. Call at Sharp s new meat market. Best grade meats at Uallock's. Get your furnace repaired. Ash, PlttstOD, Pa„ |
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