Pittston Gazette

              ipi ffefjcm WtATHER OOYmTTOtfS. ATJj thk homk VTirws. Fnrerast Tntll 8 p. m. Tomorrow fo» For I he People of Pitt ft on and Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Showers, warmer tonight; Friday coliipr; southerly winds, THE HOIHK PAPER. 57TH Y EAP CnC\clD ED 1850. 3} - ,r;HT. Bf THRO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., THtTRSDAY, APRIL 4 1907. TWO 0PINTS A COPY. POKTY CENTS A MONTH. } TEN PAGES PLOT ALLEGED BY PRESIDENT CARBONDALE WON barre. who has been engaged in business during ihe past year, was granted location at his own request. PRETTY WEDDING AT BRIDE'S HOME FAILED TO AGREE. Rev. Abel Wrlgley was granted n superannuated relation. .Miss fsahelle Mitrl.nclilaii liccoincs Secures Next Sassion of the In response to the 22d question, "Who are the supernumerary preachers?" the following list was announced: ' II. rD. Smith, J. W. Davis, H. K. Wheeler, Joseph Balrd, T-. 1'. Howard, II. A. Green, J._ C. Leacook, Stephen Jay. I B. Wilson. Q. C. Jacobs. Wife of C liarics Mowery—Cere- mon.v Was Interesting. Thaw Lunacy Board Cornea Conference. One of ihe prettiest nf the curly BpriiiR- iii;Crriages occurred last evening at S o'clock at tin? hump of Mr. ami .\l i s. John Macl.achlan, of Tompkins si red, when .Miss Isabelle MacLuchlan, their daughter, was united in marriage io Charles Alowery. Many friends of the young people witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by !iev. Itlchard Itinker, pastor of the I'Mrst Presbyterian ehureli, ai 8 o'clock. to No Conclusion. Says flarrirnan, Rockefeller and Hearst Conspired. DR. MURDOCK REPORTS Conference Notes, REQUEST MORE TIME Rev. Carl Councilman, conference treasurer, has appointed the following assistants.- I:. W. lUx, A. J. Chapman, W. K. Davis, I. !/. Branson. C. L. I.cwis and I). S MacKellar Review of This Morning's It is Reported Two Believe Proceedings. Thaw Sane. FORMER AIMED AT SENATE The ministers of the conference went on record yesterday, in a telegram sent to Representative Winters, at Albany, In favor of the local option bill now before the New York Legislature. Tlu- Macl.achlan homo was very Instefully decorated for the happy occasion. There were floral displays in all the rooms on. lint lower floors anil in the parlor, where the ceremony look place, the decorations were on a lavish scale. In one corner palms were hanked high and the deeorationR look 011 a decidedly liaster-like appearance, owing to ihe placing of Kasler lilies among the palms. Cut Mowers also formed an important part of the decorations. The dining room was also elaborately decked with Restershire, X. V., April 4.—A special feature of this morning's session of Wyoming Conference was the consideration of the finest ion as to where the conference should meet next year. Invitations were received from Carbondale and CDn'tenary Church, Binghamton .and representatives o* each church addressed the conference in regard to the matter. When the vote was taken the result was as follows: New York, April 4.—After filing into their places at 11:35 o'clock the Thaw Jury was excused until 2 o'clock Hi is afternoon, owing to the fact that the insanity commission has not yet completed its report. Railroad Man Aspired to Depew's Rev. J. O. Randall was unable to reach I.estershire yesterday afternoon In time to conduct the, evangelistic meeting, and lilj place was taken by Rev. Dr. George C. Peck, of Kim Bark Church. Scranton. Mr. Randall arrived today, and conducted tho evangelistic meeting this afternoon according to programme. Seat For ftfimself. TS Shortly before noon, Dr. Putstel withdrew from the council of the commissioners. He left the court house and s'iarted towards his office. The other commissioners ware still in session with Justice Fitzgerald. J)r Putzel, it was reported, has finally withdrawn from the commission. He •declined to discuss the matter when he left the court house. PITS MM IN mm CATEGORY. • ■ I Carbondalc, 74; Blngha niton. 72. The vote was afterward made unanimous in favor of accepting the invitation of the Carhondale church. It was rumored in conference circle« this afternoon that when the appointments are made it is likely that Kcv. I Dr. Severson, pastor at West Pittston for the past eight jvars, will exchange places with Itev. Dr. II. G. McDerinott, pastor of Similson Church, Wesl Seranton. Executive Declares That Several Large Contributions From Corporations to Campaign Fund of 1904. Notably That of the Tobacco Trust, Were Returned. Asserts That Rich and Powerful In- Just at S o'clock tIio first strains or jhe 11riCI:■ | chorus from "Lohengrin" were played on the piano by Miss Mary Mc.Arl, ami the bride, resting on the arm of the groom, slowly proceeded down ihe stairs and entered the parlor. The couple took their places before the clergyman and the happy words were soon spoken. The bride made a very charming appearance in a handsome gown of white nioiisseline do soie, I rimmed with Mechlin, lace and embroidered medallions. lier bouquet was of lilies of the valley fastened with long piece.-' (lowers. Bishop Wilson conducted the devotional exercises with which the morning session was opened. It is understood that the commission is divided in opinions as to Thaw's sanity. Dr. Putzel, it was reported. has failed to agree with the legal members in considering Thaw sane. Justice Fitzgerald hoped to secure a unanimous verdict. The members of the commission evidently believed this was possible if they were given a little longer time for discus- The following committee was appointed to prepare memoirs of deceased members: J. ' W. Nicholson. A. J. Van Cleft, I. .1 Smith and J J! Sum titer. terest* Have Combined Against Him Itev. Dr. lifncoln A. For raj lias been asked to become pastor of Tuber nucla church, Blnghanuon, succeeding Itev. I Dr. A. W. Hayes, who asks for a transfer to the Newark Conference. Dr. Hayes has been pastor of Tabernacle ('hutch for the past eight years. and That James H. Hyde and Frank Black Wait) Only Stalking Horses Far Union Pacific President. FROM SsTEKEO«iHAf*H COPVHIOHT fci" UNBfRwaao ft. UM3ERWOOD. NtV, Itev. Dr. Austin (irlflln, presiding elder of the Oneontn district) presented his annual report. THE ROOSEVELT SMILE AS THE CHILDREN SEE IT. The committee on lnler-denomlnaional bencvolences was appointed as "ollows: G. A. l'Mace, \V. II Itiller. C [I. Sackett. sion It was for this purpose that the iict'ss until - o'clock was taken. Washington, April -1.President Kuosevelt frankly told the correspondents tituI K. H. Harriman hud not only written untruths. but that lie was dis loyal to the Republican party and to his friends, and tliul his anxiety for the success of Governor, Hlggihs in l!iU4 was prompted solely by the selfish hope of landing himself in the l ulled States senate. President Roosevelt loves children. He lias si\ of his own. No old fashioned photographer is required in request him to "please look pleasant, now," when children are around. The young hopeful who has never seen Ihe president's special smile for the little folks has missed one of the chief joys of childhood.The resolution adopted by the conference yesterday citinplimentary to Bishop Wilson reads as follows; "We, the members of the Wyoming Conference, hereby desire to express to our presiding bishop, I.uther IS. Wilson, D. D.. the great pleasure we in his coming, as superintendent of this rDfitli session of our annual conference. While we deplore the death of Bishop McCabe and arc exceeding sorry for the seeming disaster to the church, we here record our appreciation of the wisdom of the appointing power in assigning Bishop Wilson to the place made vacant by his death. This but crndelv expresses the cordiality of our greeting to Hishop Wilson, but we assure him of our delight in his presence and. per progress for his Dl- ol while ribbon .New York, A|Dril 4. When Harry K. I'h.tw came lutii court today,, be told hi:; lawyers that he felt confident tliut ih«- lunacy board appointed by Justice l ii/.gcriild in determine lm present initial condition would render a decision favorable to him and that bis trial would be resumed today or to- Rev. H. II. Dresser,, presiding elder of the Owego district, read his report This is tin last report tot- Mr. Dresser to make as presiding elder. as lie has announced ills desire to retire from tr.e position and also from the active work of the ministry. After the ceremony hail been concluded (lie couple received the beany congratulations of all who were present. reception was hekl in the parlor and was a felicitous occasion. The wedding supper followed. Mr. and Mrs. Mowery departed on an early morning train on their honeymoon. 'I he couple are Very well known among l'ittston people. Mrs. Mowery has been a resident of this place for years, ami is among the most esteemed cf our young people. Mr. Mowery is a popular young man, who is an employe, of t he Exeter Machine Works. The -couple* will reside in AV'es, l'ittston and will lie at home to their friends after May I. They received a large number of very hand- Hmnn was constantly appealing to liini to do something which would save tinslate for Hlugins. Mr. Harrfntan, Ihe president said, came to Washington of fori 11 jc lo put jpjiMUM'Ki of his own niou e.v into lite campaign 'fund of New York stale anil was itesimiiu tliat the president use his influence with (it-urge H. Cortelyou. chalrn.au of lb;* Repul; I Di ces, The president did not hesitate to ile ■ lure that this movement is along the same lines as thai in I0u4. which undertook to defeat Idui with Senator morrow The president also said he was linn ly convinced Uiat the Harl'iiuan-Rockefeller' interests have joined with the Hearst Interests to control the next Republican and Democratic national con: ventions for the purpose of nominating men who are antagonistic lo l is policies of controlling great corporation*. II anna ■ ■ '' i 1 B gjte ■ ■ ■ * KT I S M H I Brii I BPWB' * iK The final physical examination or Thaw, which followed a public session, was conducted behind closed doors by Dr. I'utzel In the presence of the other two members of the commission. The prisoner was in the hand* of Dr. I'ttuel for two hours and twenty-live minute*, 't he examination is In the campaign for Manna in lixt-i Harriman was very prominent and claimed lo have in his control several states. It was recalled by one of the president's visitors thul .Mr. Hnrriman then claimed that lie could deliver the delegates from Iowa. Nebraska. Kan siis. Colorado ami California. It required very little effort on the part of ihe friends of ihe administration at that time to puncture these claims, and ■Mr. Harrimiin went to chic.,go as a Roosevelt delegate himself. lican national coin mill Conn litis V Rii in have them put an the campaign additional Sltai.tnu into During, his conversation the president said that instead of making promises ur immunity from punishment to corporations which violated the laws and offering rewards to those who contributed to the i amiiiiigu fund then- were numerous instances where large contributions «ere returned or refused liecause it WH.'i knoxyn they would be used as a basis for claims upon the ad- That Mr. Harrui.an's ambition to represent .New Vork in the senate was balked. Ihe .president .aid, was lie cause he (the president! had tefused to proUtise that Senator Depew would lie made itmhussador t«■ France. That such was llari iuianV anUiiiion is w.eli known, as ii was reported bith here and in New York ihat lfarrkuan was to succeed I De|Deu. who. the ruinor said, was either to retire or lie 'dven an ambassadorship. Fx (iovefnor t tiled was opce aske-J the .lircc. question anil deuied that he had ever heard of ii. yet three years later the president him self continued the reports to a si-ore of newspaper correspondents. vine gttld met said to have been thorough, imtnedi- Jiely after the closing ol' the exatnin# tion the defendant was taken back to l)r. .MtU'ilock's Itcporl Following Is the complete report of Itev. Dr. I,, c Murdock, presiding elder of the Wyoming district of the Methodist Kpiscopal cliurch. as presented to Wyoming Conference, at some gifts. AT THE FAMILY When Thaw reached his celt after his examination he said he was perfectly satisfied with everything ana looked for a favorable report from the commission toda v. I lie Tombs Friends of Mr. Roosevelt are now convinced that a similar movement is on foot bete to thwart the policies of the administration and to head off any candidates, like Taft. who would represent tile Roosevelt policies in the The Family Theatre will have a special attraction * "morrow evening, when Zento, the handcuff expert, \yill give a new experiment that is hound to create, much attention. Zento this a.fliainoon tries to free himself, first from handcuffs and then from a cell in the city jail, and tomorrow night his attempt will be of a different nature. The firm of (Jompertz & Co. Will send down a strong box and Zento will be nailed securely in it. He will then endeavor to free himself from the box. Persons not connected with the theater will do the nailing and will try and close the box so securely that Zento will he forced to admit defeat, something he has never done yet with this trick. Lestershirc. this morning In presenting this, ray third report, of the work and-the workers of the Wyoming district. I desire to tveoi\l an expression of gratitude to God for continued health, ■ delightful fellowship, an abundance of work and Di- ministration Dr. Allen Ross Diefendorf, Who Cv&s lite first alienist examined, declatad I he twenty-four pages of .suggestion* made by 'i'haw to Mr. Deltas* for bis summing up showed delusions. Dr. Wagner told of a conversation he had with Thaw recently. Thaw had told him that be realized the penalty for his conviction in the various degrees and the result iu case the commission found against him. Thaw had given up. he said, the idea that the death of White was the result of any supernatural agency and that his first attorneys were in a conspiracy to send him to an asylum. He thought that his original attorneys had been mistaken in their' idea of the case, he said, hut that they acted from good motives. Alienists Testify. He pointed 10 Ilia prosecution lit' I lie xiwuidard Oil ctDmpani. iIn- ebentlcal tiu. i live fertilizer trust, the sugar trust noil tLit' tobacco ti'usi us all indicating oil its fMce the action taken IDv tiie administration sliice the election that there liiiil been no promises nl' i Hi - luHuit.v or of any otlier character made. No Promise* of Immunity. «»liri{»a i^n Van Fleet's Appointment, During 11is discussion of the conspir:iC• \ whii-ll the president -::ilit existed tiM-ilelcai ids policies and any man ad vocating tlieiii lie mentioned the up jiolutnient lie had just made of \V. c. \ ill) 1 'left of .Sail _ I't'limisrii to lie n federal -judge for the Third district in The year lias boon out* of earliest, faithful endeavor on every charge, and the. results will (Minipare favorably with the very best years of our history. So much, indeed, lias been accomplished by ih so faithful pastors and devoted churches that only the merest outline will be possible in the space allowed this report. vine favor The iiresideiii appeared to f* • anxious io show that while Mr. Han-innm was not only ii bright. shining light in the Ananias club iie was at the same lime playing :i crafty, ithderhainl same and was willing to sacritiee' his -friends, .lames Hazen Hyde of the Fijullabte l.ife Assurance society lilid Chaiiueey M. Depew, to accomplish his aims. ISKV. I/. C. .Ml'lilKK K. I). I).. Presiding Rider of Wyoming District the president said that none of The contributions made could alier his polities one Jot. either in the way of in - tion iir nonaction., and it was ridiculous to think that any of ihe contributions could Lave such an effect or result. ('alit'oriiia A special feature of Dr. Dresser's report was Dthc extended reference made to the work accomplished during the past 'year by the church at Sayre. Of which Rev. J. F. Warner is pastor. " The Sayre church raised $],-. 000 for benevolences during: the past year, of which sum $1,300 was for mission work. This is considered remarkable, in view of the fact that the salary of the pastor Is only $!.10n per year. This large amount of money was raised without the aid of festivals or bazaars, It was composed of fret' will offerings made by the members of the church, many of whom are tithers. The president said lie had received numerous remonstrance" against Judge Villi f leet bused on the ground that he was a •'HatTimau man." The president denied that V.au Fleet was a llarrluian man and said that in I'.hM Van Fleet had organized the Pacific coast states for him nilil delivered a solid itelega tIon to Uftil. even forcing \lr. Harrl man himself to come as u delegate and ole for him. Sorrow has come to some of our homes, but the Comforter has com.; ahead, and lias tarried with us. riNANCIAl, ANID roM.MRRCI'KTj, A large contribution from the tobacco trust was declined, the president said, as at That time there was pending litigation agalnsT the trust in which the government was involved. There was another notable instance of this character. A prominent man gave $i!0.- iKki to the national committee, but after the contribution was made lie let it become UiiOW|i that lie Would like to lie appointed United States minister to Belgium. Mis money was pro in fitly returned to him. according to President Roosevelt, The name of I his person was not made public. Brother G. C. Lyman was called home from Cooperstown last year to watch at the side of his youngest son. Olln, who had been cut off from a life of great promise by lingering disease. Soon after our conference session closed, he entered upon rest and the experiences of the larger life. New York, April 4, 1907. High. Dow. Olos Meeting That Was Never Held Am. Sugar . . Am. Loco. . . Am. Smelter Am. Car & F. Amal. Copper C• F. I  1 L'T »i lL'ii'/M 127 For the first time au explanation was given as to why the conference was not held between President Uoose veil and Harriman, whicli Harriuiail was so anxious to have early last month, liarrimaii's personal attorney. Maxwell Kvarts. went io the White Huuse and asked Ihe president if he would see Mr. Ilariiuian. The president did tjof give Kvarts an answer, but wrote a letter Io Harriman in which lie stated that lie would lie glad to see him. but if must lie distinctly understood thai Mr. Hai'rirtmn was not iit liberty to discuss with any one wh.it transpired at the conference, if any statement should lie made by ftarri mail regarding the subjects considered ill the proposed conference, il must lie submitted to the president in writing before being made public. This course was followed because the president had In mind the controversy referred to in the letter written to Kepresenlatlve Sherman. HaiTinian did not agree to this condition, and the conference lias never been held. 127% 11':!% 12(; % sr.% in 3 (J 74 Those who have been following the proceedings of the luuucv commissiou closely are inclined to believe that the commission, either unanimously or by a majority vote of 2 to 1. will declare that Thaw is sane enough to staua trial for the murder of Stanford White. Brother and Sister Henry have been called to mourn the loss of the hitter's mother. Sister Hdwards, who was a woman of delightful faith and Christian grace. Mrs. David Copeland, the widow of Dr. Copeland. of sainted memory, lias been called from the home of her daughter, in Kingston. Mrs. Nelson G. ITingle, to the companionship that had been so delightful on earth. Sister Copeland was the possessor of superior culture, refinement and ability. Peo. Gas. . . U. S. Steel U. S. Steel pi B. It. T. . . Krtt-  O. «Xr \V . . Beading - . B. & O ... C. «i. O. . . . N. F  ••tr.% II - 1L. 01% 92'/* sr»% Notwithstanding the president's in doi'setueut of Judge Ann Fleet, Cali 'ornians here insist that lie has represented Harriman interests ever since. Mr. Itarriuiau had an interest ill ihe Pin itic coast. Van Meet was one of Senator Flint's most ardent supporters, and Senator Flint has never been accused of being unfriendly to the Harrl 37% ilil % S&% 37 'i, !IX% itil '/„ ti:: »D- 1, C50 24% 0 2 2 "»% The annuls I report of Rpv. 1. C MurilooK. 1"). I)., presiding older of Wyoming district, was rend at this point, The -W\; 11 o -D4 km; % i o iD % 0 o M; M 7 % 0 0 VD 4 1 % 4 0 V4 4 1 CIRCUS DAY COPS WILL BE SADDENED complete report is In Debs Category. printed below Til Vi 7 ill The president declared he always welcomed the opportunity of linking the demagogue with the until who debauches others for financial profit. He declared his belief that the man who debauches others in order to obtain a high office stands on tin evil equality of corruption with the man who debauches for financial pro til anil on a level with tlie demagogue and agitalor. 'I lie president said In- welcomed the chance to put Harriman in the same category as Hearst, Debs, Mover and Heywood. He enjoyed it even to ihe crossing of the t's and dotting uf tlie i's. innn interests A resolution was adopted, requesting Rev. J. 1C. Knee, pn'stor of the Rcndham Church, to preach hDs semicentennial sermon before the conference at ils nexi session ill Carbondale. This was In accordance with a suggestion contained in Dr. Murdock's report. Mr. Ra'co completes his 501h Si. Paul X. Y. C. ... Venna  Atchison com 1.. & N. ... C. 1'  G. W  S. ID  s. n  M. P  B. 1  K. T  Wabash . . . IT. B  T B  13G'z 132% 136'/ft 1 I iD % lis 11 !D ',4 126% J 23% 12.-.% fit; y, in % nr. % 119% 118'i 120 177 1 73 Vi 176 II 13 % 14 82 7 7 Vi S I Vi Mayor Glvesf Orders That All Special Harriman May Be P:oaecutjd Police Badges Must be Turned 'i'lie interstate commerce coin mission will hear arguments today i/n Ihe ipies lion relating to the Chicago and Alton deal and tlie purchase of the Illinois Central railroad by the Southern Pacific. w hich Is a chain in the lines niak in;; up tlie Harrinian merger. I'pon tlie result of the;decision reached after hearing iliene arguments will rest the action of the government against Ilariiuian. II is believed that there will be ;i prosecution of Harriman. as tlie president declared that he would pun ish him. Two of our brothers have suffered from severe Illness during the year. Brother Stephen Jay, who, on account in at Once. (Continued on I'age i.'ive.) Mayor Gillespie made a thrust today ai the men who keep special police badges for use on circus days, when free admission to the bis show and the side shows is often obtainable by the ''officers" who appear with glistening seals shining ■ on their breasts. The mayor has given notice that all special police officers of the city are required to surrender their police badges to Chief of Police Price within the next ten days, as all appointments of special police officers were revoked by the mayor when he assumed ofllee'. As soon as the badges shall have been surrendered the mayor will reappoint and qualify as many of the present members as JUe believes necessary to assist the regular police aflicers. It is understood thai a number of badges are in the possession of persons not legally entit led to carry them and the mayor proposes to prevent this practice, which is an offense against the law and is punishable by a fine and Imprisonment.year in the active ministry next year, and the conference desires In this special manner to honor nlm for the long and faithful service that he has rendered the church. BIG FIRE TODAY AT BARBERTOWN 70 '/« 7 C \\ 22% 37 21 % 31'. 22% 36% 26 2S V4 25% 139% 134 Vi 138% 29 % 28% 28% Rev. Gustavo Gorisse. pastor of the church at Falls for the past two years, was transferred to the Newark (X. .I V conference, at his own request.Harbertown, a settlement near Old Forgo, suffered a serious loss by Arc shortly before noon today, when two line double residences owned by Frank R. Coyne, principal of the Old Forge schools, were burned to the ground. Four adjoining residences were badly damaged, but the Old Forge and Taylor hose companies saved them from total destruction The lire broke out in a summer kitchen of the house occupied by the Coyne family and so quickly did the flames spread that the only article of furniture saved from any of the buildings destroyed was a piano. The water pressure was poor and the liremen directed all fhelr efforts to adjoining property. The loss Is heavy, as the buildings were among the most valuable in the settlement. Reverts to Parker's Charge During tlie conference with the cor respondents the president discussed campaign contributions generally and referred to the charges made by Alton B. Parker, the Democratic presidential nominee, that the funds of corporation's were being used for purposes of corruption. The president read from his letter to Judge Parker, in which he challenged Parker to prove his eorrtip tion charges. The extract read bj the president Is as follows: President itoosevelt said lie is kepnl.\ alive to ttie movement that is oil foot to defeat his policies and those wlio .stand with him. and lie experts Harriman will redouble his efforts now that the break between tliem is com plete. lie said he is aware lhat there Is already a movement iiu toot to pre vent any legislation at the next ses fciuu of Congless along tlie lines he has suggested in-his messages and speech es relating to railroads and that the saute plan contemplates a systematic campaign against any one who bears the stamp of Roosevelt Ism in the raC e for the presidency. Rev. E. X. Kline was transferred to the Xorth Dakota Conference. Paul It. Crnvath, John C!. Milburn and Itobet't S. Feavitt, all of New York, the hist named general counsel of the 1'nlon Pacific railroad, will represent K. 11. (larriuinii at tlie hearing In the Harriman Hues investigation before ihe interstate commerce commission ■LV w A 86fc Supplementary to the presiding elders' reports, the pastors of the conference were called on for statements in regard to the condition of ilhelr ehurctres, and many of them responded lo the call. When the name of Rev. Dr. John II Race, president of Grant University, Chattanooga, Tcnn;, wns called, a response was made for him hy Rishop Wilson, who is a resident of Chattanooga. This is the first session of the conference In n fiumber of years that Dr. Race has been unable lo attend. Bishop Wilson spoke in the highest terms of Dr. Race, and said that he was regarded as one of the leading citizens of Chattanooga. Dr. Race was formerly a teacher in Wyoming Seminary, and he has been a member of Wyoming Conference for a number of years. today '•'I'lnlt contributions have been made to the licptildicau coinmltlee. as contributions have been made to the Item oeratie cotmufftee. is not Hie fittest fun at issue. Mr. Parker's assertion is in effect that such contributions have been made for improper motives either in consequence of threats or 111 C*onse ,Cinence of Jinproper promises, direct or indirect, 011 the part of ihc recipients. SCRANTON'S FLAG. t Scranton's special (lag committee i composed of Mayor Dimmlek and ih' I chairman of Select and Common I councils, today adopted the city's new ! emblem. It was the one suggested by i County Commissioner Victor Bursch! el. The flag is rectangular in shape, DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUOR MONEY t he president explained to the correspondents that it was a desire to succeed Senator Cbauncey M. Itepew tbut made Mr. Harriman and his friends so anxious that Senator Depew should be appointed ambassador to Prance. Mr. Harriinau's plan, the president said, was to get l'epew out of the way and that Governor Odell was then to ap point Harriman to serve out Senator Itepew's term. At the expiration of Ilepews term the New York legist a turn was tu elect Harriman to the reg- WILKESBARRE MAN DIES AT GREAT AGE Now Showing According to a table prepared by Ex-Clerk of Courts Reese Lloyd, who is acting as a deputy under Clerk of Courts R. M. Keiser, {265,240 was collected from the 10rD8 retail liquor licenses granted by (he court In February. Only money collected from th« retail licenses are given to the municipalities. The fees collected front th.) brewers and wholesale licenses arC» paid direct to the State. The total amount of Luzerne license . and one-third times us wide as long with n white background. The fig- I ures are a slate colored coal breaker . with culm plies in the back-ground | and n power house with smoke Issu; ing from the stacks, beside it. At the Stephen Y. Kittle, one of Wilkesbarro',4 oldest residents, died this morning at his home on Hazle street, aged 91 years. The deceased was born in Greenwich, R. 1., In lSlfl, and had been a resident of Wilkeabarre since young manhood. For a great many years he conducted a planing mill on South Main street, that c'ty, and it was still conducted at the time CDf his death. Me had ■ been giving a portion of his lime to the business until last Christmas, when he fell on an icy sidewalk, since which time he had been confined to the house. A few days ago he suffered a fait in the house, and the Injuries he received hastened the end. His wife died a number of years ago. One son and four daughters survive. fj:\ROK line or "Mr. Parker knows best whether this is true of the contributions of his campaign fund which have come through his trusted friends and advisers, who represent the great corporate interests that stand behind him. But there Is not a particle of truth in the statement as regards anything that has gone on In the management' of the Itepublican campaign." 1007 Spring anil Sumnior styles (} women (0 Rev. J. X. Goodrich was dismissed from the conference. We having adulated himself with the Primitive Methodist denomination. and men til low rut shoes for j base is an armature with lightning ; Hashes from all sides of it while near A committee was appointed to prepare a resolution of sympathy for those members of the conference who are ill and unable to attend. SoKD agent for the famous W. the breaker Is a train being drawn by an engine numbered lKtiti—the year T,. Douglas shoes for men ular term the city was incorporated. Rurroundi ing the picture Is a laurel wreath. The 1 conl breaker, is emblematic of the | city's basic source of wealth, the train of cars of its commercial importance, j the llgntn'.ng of the force that has Harriman'* "Stalking Monet." Rev. Dr. Phelps, of Syracuse University, represented that institution in an address before the conference. Dr. Phelps said three-fourth of the. States of the Union were now represented in the university, and the ",0(DrD students come from Ifi different countries. The sum of $1,400,(100 was added to the endowment fund during the past year. Rev, W, A. Edwards, of WiiUea- Q (J money that will go to the State is A frh fn\ TP (T?\ fMI A to the county $44,135, and lo v R\ 1111 x\ M ' 1,10 municipalities S17B.4 80. The u |D) lyj (y) [J yjJU\J () amount received by Plttston City la A (ri T flfp ffTl ff3 A **2,R0°- Other places hereabout re'C pi I I P v\ I S p celved license money as follows: Ave. () ©UlJiyJlL, Qj) lyy Uu !JEDn () $-'.280; Duryea, $3,480; Exeter A *?ifh RJ M/i-,!*™ A ho rough. $L',«40; Hughestown. 7 , Na Mail SlL \ JenUins township, $840; Plttston town. i) () ship, $X,620; West Wyonting. $720; The president made no effort to modify this statement. Several times he relteruted that James Hazen Hyde and Frank Black were simply stalking horses for Harriman and that the finaicler had lite support and backing 01 B B. Odell. It wa# with this end in lit AT, ttic president «uld, that Alt', lifer Conspiracy Scented Information has reached the White House that certain leaders hi Pounsylvaula and Ohio fire in tills movement. It is expected that the contest in Ohio between PoraLer and Taft will develop all along tlnAllue between the administration and antladuiiulstiation earnerl Scranton the title the "Klectrie City" and the wreath enclosing it a slRti nf the success that IfijLs erown- I eil (he city's growth and progress. Garden tools, all kinds; Ash'ft. Dr. Moon, dentist. IS N. Main D