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DV p §3r * ;•/ ■ ■•/•-•\ r •**■;': ' " : '-y ' ' • • : j,■•C v "• • i-tyyi . « -v. • r D uC D'.,:".v-v\v' ', - ■ ,v ■ N 53d YEAR. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, HAY 9, 1902. TWO CENTS ▲ COPY; t FORTY CENTS A MONTH. \ 8 PAGES. POMPEII REPEATED 8AMPSON'S FUNERAL. PAUL L. FORD MURDERED. bitterness and that it was or eleven years' standing; that never since the death of their father have they been on intimate or brotherly terms. This alleged enmity on tbe part of Malcolm is said to have been brought about by the fact that the father of tbe boys disinherited Malcolm and that this action on the father's part was because he did not wish Malcolm to devote himself to an athletic career. ' ;:WWKaH PpM ,ipP&ptv* *^^8 It it the Giving of Good Valuta That Haa Built Up Our Large Business. Dead Ollleer Rnrled With Fall Mili- tary Ceremonies. Washington, May 9.—The funeral of the late Rear Admiral Sampson was held here thin morning, with full military ceremonies. Study These Prices: Novelist Shot by Brother, The services at the Church of the Covenant took place at 10:80 a. m., Rtiy. Tennis 8. Hamlin officiating. The battalion of cadets from tbe academy escorted the remains of the dead admiral from the residence to the church. The Sylph fired minute guns as the funeral procession crossed the Aqueduct bridge on Its way to Arlington, and tbe remains were conducted to tbe grave through a double line of sailors, marines and artillerymen by Rear Admiral Terry and staff and one company of naval cadets, with the Marine band. President Roosevelt and nearly all of the members of bis cabinet attended the services at the church. Who Then Suicides. CHILDREN'S HATS ' nicely trimmed 48o A large assortment ofLAOl ES' FANCY BELTS, for 15o St. Pierre Completely Malcolm Ford of Unbalanced Mind, Police Captain Brown said last night that Malcolm W. Ford had for some time been causing much uneasiness to the family, through evidences of an unbalanced mind and declares that In Ills opinion he attacked his brother during a period of temporary insanity, then taking his own life. Destroyed. FATHER'S WILL THE CAUSE 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece 10c Malcolm Webster Ford, Athlete and LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair 15c 25,000 PEOPLE ARE DEAD. Writer, Had Been Disinherited. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUNBONNETS, each 19o 1 lot FANCY RIBBON8, No. 40, only 10c a yard. This Led to Family Quarrel, Last- "The cause of Malcolm Ford's action," said Captain Brown, "can be explained by Inference. For some time past bis financial affairs have been pressing him. and he had repeatedly asked and received material assistance from Ills brother. It Is presumed that his Importuning had been such and liis demand so excessive that Ills brother hud been forced to refuse further uld." ing Several Years. New York, Mny 9.—Paul Leicester Ford, the novelist, was shot and killed yesterday by ills brother, Malcolm Webster Ford, writer and athlete, who Immediately sent a bullet Into his own breast, dying instantly. The shooting occurred at 10:'-!0 a. m. In the handsome new mansion which Paul Leicester Ford had built at 37 Kast Seventyseventh street and had occupied for about a year. A nice assortment of FIGURED LAWNS for, a yard 6c LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS, a new assortment, for 50c A Few Survivors Escape on The following naval officers acted aa pallbearers: Admiral George Dewey, Rear Admiral G. C. Remey, Rear Admiral John C. Watson, Rear Admiral F. J. Hlgglnson, Rear Admiral H. C. Taylor. Captain Charles E. Clark, Brigadier General Charles Heywood, marine corps; Captain F. A. Cook, Captain F. E. Cbadwlck, Captain Bowman, Captain B. H. McCalla, Captain W. M. Folger and Commander R. Walnwrlght.a Ship. LADIES' LAWN WASH SUITS, excellent value, for a suit .$1.98 LADIES' SUMMER VESTS from 5c up. DETAILS ARE LACKING. Pnul Leicester Forcl was thirty-seven .veiirs old, a novelist of much note, "Jtiuiee Meredith" being perhaps his most popular novel. He was married about a year ago to Miss Grace Kidder, daughter of Edward H. Kidder of Brooklyn, lie was the son of Gordon I.ester Ford of Brooklyn, who died eleven years ago and left an estate of some $2,tMMD,000 divided between bis children, with the exception of Malcolm \V„ who was disinherited by the will. Mr. Ford Is the author of "The Hon. Peter Stirling," "The Great K. and A. Train Bobbery,"' "The True George Washington," "The Many Sided Franklin." which ran serially in The Century; "Tattle Tales of Cupid," "Janice Meredith." which ran serially in The Bookman in 189!D, and a collection of short stories. He also edited the writings of Thomas Jefferson in ten volumes, I lie writings of John Dickinson In three volumes and numerous other works relating to American history and bibliography. lie was a member of the Flayers' lteforui and Grolier clubs, the Century association a ml Sons of the Revolution.Paul Ford's Career. I-arge size GLASS WATER PITCH. ER • 10o But Official Dispatches have Been Received Confirming the Early Reports of the Terrible Calamity and 8tatlng That the Volcanic Eruptions Continue. At the time of the shooting there were In the house besides the two brothers Mrs. Paul Leicester Ford, Miss Elizabeth It. Hull, the novelist's secretary, and the servants. The novelist was sitting at his desk in one corner of his library, a large, attractively appointed room at the back of the house 011 tile second floor. It is supposed that he was laislly engaged at some literary task. Miss Ford was at her desk In another corner of the room GLASS TUMBLER8, very neat patterns; special, 2 for 5c 'J'he senate and house of representatives were each represented by a committee of seven members. All naval and army officers of rank who were able to be present were In attendance. A special train brought the officers of the north Atlantic squadron from Norfolk, Va. CHILDREN'8 FAST BLACK RIBBED HOSE, in all sizes, per pair. ,10o It pays to buy at the People's Store, Hopkins Indorsed For Senator, liwm TIE NEWEST. is south mum armor, Paris, May 9.—The minister of marine has received an official cable from Port-De-France stating that the city of St. Pierre, Martinique, lias been completely destroyed and the population practically wiped out. The few survivors have gone on the warship Suchct, to Guailaloupe. The commander of the French cruiser Suchet telegraphed later from Port-De-France confirming the report. He says the entire population of St. Pierre, consisting of about 25.U00 persons, perished i nd that the volcanic eruptions cou- Sprlngtleld, 111., May 9.—The result of the Republican state convention here was a decisive victory for the state administration and for what Is known as the "Yates-Hopkins-I.orlmer-Nortlicott combination." The convention Indorsed the administration of Governor Yates and the candidacy of Representative Albert .1. Hopkins of Aurora for the United States seuatorshlp by an overwhelming majority. The tight against the Indorsement was led by Judge L. Y. Sherman, former speaker of the house of representatives. Charles (5. Dawes has formally announced his withdrawal as a candidate for United Statep senator. SENATOR HAWLEY, MOST ACTIVE CHAMPION OF GENERAL MILES. That Lieutenant General Miles is not without powerful and Influential friends Is shown by the fact that General llawle.v, chairman of the committee on military affairs, has introduced In the senate a bill evidently Intended to strengthen the position of the commanding general. This la Id direct opposition to the plan of Secretary Boot EVANS?? Haadquerters for Bardeit Seeds. All kinds—loose or Ir pkf. ONION SETS, 3 Qts. for 25c LAST RITES FOR CORRIGAN. One Thoniiand Prlent* In the Funer- SjptctcccUd V The idc.'i tliat proper Spectacles anil Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been exploded a long. time ago— at since we liave introduced our Special Eyeglasses with tin- services of an expert optician for S1.00 H. G. SHUPP'S Export Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILKESBARRE. Early Potatoes Malcolm Ford Prominent Atlilete. Malcolm \V. Ford was born in Brooklyn Feb. 7, 181KJ. He was educated at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He took up athletics while at school and for a number of years won championships In this country and Canada in the 100 yard, 220 yard and quarter mile runs, as well as for the 100 and 220 yard hurdle*, running brond and running high Jumps. He was the all round amateur champion for half a dozen years. He was so passionately fond of athletics that hi1 Is said to have neglected everything else to devote the time to running and jumping. He married a daughter of Itohert Graves, a wall paper manufacturer, but the.v*Avere divorced. He was a member of the Lawyers' club. New York, May 0—The funeral of Archbishop Corrigan was held in St. Patrick's cathedral at 10 o'clock this morning. Ml l*roeea«lon, Rural New Yorkers Early Hose Stray Beauty Early Sun Rise untie. Sioux Falls. S. D„ May 9.—In the state circuit court In Watertown Mrs. Fayne Moore of New York was granted an absolute divorce from William A. E. Moore, whom she married In New York in 18H7. She received the right to resume her maiden name of Fayne Strahan. Moore Is ser*' 1: a term of nineteen years In Sing Sing prison for the robbery of the late Martin Mahon, then proprietor of a hotel In New York. The plaintiff's father was the late Chief Justice Strahan of the supreme court of Oregon. Divorce For Fayne Moore. About 1,000 priests were In the procession that entered the cathedral at 9:30 a. ni. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May 9.—The British steamer ltoddam. Captain Freeman, from London, which left St. Lucia 011 Wednesday for Martinique, returned to St. Lucia at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Roddum brings a report that the town of St. At the liend were Cardinal Gibbons and six archbishops, and tlfteen bishops followed them. Each priest carried a lighted candle. The Hue moved along Madison avenue, past'the urchlepiscopal residence at Fiftietlrstreet and through Fiftieth street to Fifth avenue to the ma In entrance of the cathedral. The high dignitaries of the church and the officiating priests sat iu the chancel, and the remaining priests sat in the front pews. HWN AND BRASS SEEDS PAUL L. FORD. about thirty l'eet from Mr. Ford. Mrs. Paul Leicester Fiord was In her own room at the front of the house on the third floor. Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Seed I Iiingarian Grass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS J?lwre, Martinique, linn been destroyed as n result of the vulcanic disturbance In the Island. Almost nil of the Inhabitants of St. rierre are said to have been Ullled. The Itoddam reports that nil the shipping In the port has also been destroyed. Malcolm W. I'ord called, :1s lie had often done, and went to Ills brother at Ills desk. Words were exchanged In a tone so low that Miss Hall could not hear what was said, though she says that possibly she might have distinguished the words It' she had been paying any attention to tills particular meeting of the brothers. Suddenly there.was a. revolver shot, and Miss Hall, jumping up. darted from the room. Then, according to the statements of the police, Miss Hall said to herself that she must act more bravely and re-entered the library. The Quebec Steamship company's steamer Rornlmu, Captain Muggaii, is mentioned ns lost with all on board. The Roralina sailed from New York on April 20 for WeBt Indian ports. Grand Jury Problnic Beef Trail. Tlie officials of llio ftinoral service were as follows: Celebrant, Cardinal Gibbons of Bultii"-«Y; assistant priest, the Itlglit Itev. .los Mooney, vicar general: deacons o. honor, the Itiglit Rev. John Edwards of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Father Co I ton of St. Stephen's; deacon to the mass. Father McUean of St. Peter's: Kubdcacon, l'athcr I.avelle, pastor of the cathcdral: preacher, Archhishop Ityan of Philadelphia; masters of ceremonies, Father .lames Connelly of the Church of Our. Lady of (!ood Counsel and Father Thomas F. Myhau of St. St. Louis, May 9.—The beef trust Is now under Investigation by the St. Louis grand Jury. Following the revelations at Jffferson City that diseased meat is sold 111 St. Louis,' Circuit Attorney Folk presented the subject to the grand jury. Me announced that lie will suhptrim all the witnesses who testitled at .lefferson City and all other persons lie can ttnd who know anything about the operations of the beef eom- THE WAR IN MINDANAO. Lawn Rakes Hoes, Forks and Garden Rakes. General Chaffee Suyn Thnt It In Xow The Itoddam was almost wrecked. Her captain was seriously burned, and seventeen of her crew are dead. Over. Washington, May 'The following advice relative to the situation in Mindanao has been received at the war department from General Chaffee under date of Manila, May 8: "Brigadier General George \V. Davis wires me as follows:In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. It was announced from St. Thomas Inst Saturday, May 3, that St. Pierre had been covered with ashes to the depth of a quarter of au Inch ns a result of the outbreak of tlie Mont l'elee volcano, uud the town appeared to lie enveloped in fog. Meanwhile Malcolm Ford had culled her. As she turned toward him he placed his revolver to his heart, tired and fell, dying instantly. When Miss Hall turned to look at Paul, he was still standing at his desk, hut rapidly losing strength. She helped him to a sofa and then ran next door for Mr. Paul Ford's physician. Dr. Kmanuel Baruch. In less than live minutes Dr. Baruch arrived, and the dying man, still conscious, was carried up to a room beside his wife's and placed on his bed. He spoke to his wife and asked the doctor lor ills opinion, showing that he expected death and was going to meet it calmly and bravely. A few moments later, about twenty minutes after he was shot. Mr. Ford died. Malcolm Kuril's Suicide panics. " 'Situation today every way satisfactory. No hostile shot has been tired since escape of prisoners from guard. Would be exceedingly easy for Moros to climb bluff and cut our telegraph traversing shore of lake four or live miles: not molested. At 2 o'clock today ltluini Tampanga of "l'urburan and delegation presented themselves. Sultan tienassi says Datto l'ayiuiag was klllcii Hayan fort, and his people dead or dispersed. iVill investigate, but doubt whole report. Number of prisoners escaped probably not exceeding twentylive. Ten have been recaptured unhurt. For miles about the country is much the same in its natural aspect as Camp Meade, l'a. Knormous agricultural fa-, cilitles. All wounded doing well,' " HIGH GRADE GROCERIES EVANS BROS/, STATEHOOD BILL PASSED. A second dispatch from St. Thomas, dated May 0, said the tlow of lava from the Mont Pelee volcano, which began last Saturday, had completely destroyed the Uuerin factories, about two miles from St. Pierre. It was also reported that about 1.~DU persons had disappeared and that a great panic prevailed In St Pierre. Ann's. 46 South Main Street, Pittston, Pa* House Agrees to Admit New Mexico and Oklahoma. Sailvnalor HiiKt I'llJ III u mil, Washington, May 9.—The bill to admit New Mexico anil Oklahoma to Statehood passed the House this afternoon at 2 o'clock on a viva voce vote without a division Washington, May !».—The United States lias won a sweeping victory in the matter of the arbitration of the dispute with the republic of Salvador over the claim of the Salvador Commercial company and other citizens of the United Slates. Sir Henry Strong and Hon M. Dickinson, a majority of the arbitration committee, have rendered an opinion against Salvador for .f,"DT:i, 178. Prices Rig'Ht. LOOK, READ AND BUY. Another dispatch from St. Thomas, dated May 7, said advices received that morning from the Island of St. Vincent, British West Indies, announced Unit for some days earthquakes had been experienced in the neighborhood of the Soufrlere crater, which hud been smoking uud rumbling. Welsh Chancellor Installed. Host S" portative Flour *4.50 1.00 1.(10 '27c Carnarvon. Wales, May !).—The Prince of Wales toilny Installed the chancellor of the University of Wales. An immense assembly of Welshmen was present at the Installation. '20 llis Su^ar Wood Mantels, l'otiltoPH, |K»r lm C'onln ltlcu'n \e»v I'tcntilt*nI In OlHce Sweet Or»iines.. .120c to :t".f dozen Mei'muda Onions, Cpinrt.... 8c Onion Sets, :i quarts for.... '25c Gallon Forks (D5c Garden Hoes i!5c Garden Hakes '25c Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees Faiiev Creamery Mutter Tiling and The bullet which killed Paul Leicester Ford Just grazed the top of his heart and passed through a large artery ascending from it. The bullet which killed Malcolm Ford was llreil with the same accuracy of aim, for It made a wound scarcely nil Inch lower than the one which killed his brother. In fact, the wounds were almost identical.San .losr. I'osta Itica. .May !». eion Ks(|tiiv«'l wafl inaugurated president ol* Costa Uica yesterday. He was elected Feb. 17. Tlie country is quiet, and 110 trouble of a revolutionary character is expected, 'file retiring president of Costa Kiea is Itafact* Iglesias. He was elected to office for the second time in November. 185)7. Asun Chandeliers FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. A Specialty. i»_ INTENSELY COLD IN SPAIN. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. 1281* 79"i 98 Mi «8»f, Cambridge, Mass.. May U.—'1'ln* intercollegiate strength lest recently ended lias been won by Harvard, wltb u total of 7-l.r.SHt.l points. Culuinbln Is second, with 71.',(MM.7: University of Minnesota third, with Uti,813.J; Auiherst fourth, with rDrD.;C07.1. Columbia lias won for two years. Last year Harvard's totaJ was 04,004.4, so that this year's Inerease is 10,.105.7. Columbia's winning score last year was 0TD,U71 or less by l),:t'J4.0 points than this year's Winning Harvard the StroniirHt College, It Was Two Degrees Below Zero and Snowing in Madrid Today. Sugar Atchison Atchison, pref Copper far & Foundry Brooklyn Traction It. & O (-ilea. &. Ohio Chicago & (it. Western C„ M. Ai St. P d. K. I. & P Col. P. & I Erie 128% Carpenter would Madrid, May 9—Terribly cold weatlior, accompanied by snowfalls, prevails throughout the northern ami central portions of Spain. Ill Madrid, it Is two degrees below zero. A glacial wind is blowing over the city. Alicante was visited by another earthquake shock today. 79 M, 98% (!8% pleased give you Kiii1»iiiiiiD Will tio (o %en-port, BRENNAN & ROBERTS figures on any kind Just what disposition of Malcolm's body was made immediately after the shooting could not be ascertained, but It appears from the statement of certain persons acquainted with the details of the tragedy that the body lay where it fell, on a rug in the library, for some time, possibly several hours, so great was the excitement in the house. In fact, the murder and suicide were not known to the coroner until about 2:30 p. in. and not to the police until 4:2."D p. 111. lDr. Baruch saId that the time between 10:20 a. in. and 2:30 p. m. passed so rapidly that no one in the liouse realized it. Much of the time was occupied in trying to telephone to the father of Mrs. I'aui Leicester Ford. Edward II. Kidder of Brooklyn, who was the first person to arrive after the physician. Newport, K. I., May 1D.—-The Derharn cottage in Bellevue avenue lias been rented for tlie use of tlie British embassy this summer. .Numerous cottages are open, ami there are daily many arrivals.Corner Main and Thoitfus Streets, Next to Hotel. UCV4 1(18 Vi 107% heating or plumbing. 48% 47D/4 30% 172'/4 i75?„ 103 score Fire In Stale Reformatory, Troops Arrive From Cuba. Dr. ttastav 12. Welier Paralysed, BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Bloomiugtoii, III., May I).—The northeast cell block of the state reformatory at l'outiac was destroyed by lire last night, entailing a loss of $200,000. The progress of the flames through the supposedly fireproof structure was so rapid that the city and reformatory departments were unable $8 control the flames. Three hundred Inmates were locked iu the cell block, but were quickly transferred to tlie south cell block, niul no lives were lost. The origin of the lire is charged to inmates of the reformatory. The building destroyed was new. i M,,e Chittf Hoover and a man mimed I-'isluv were overcome by siuoke, but both will recover. New York, May 9—The steamer Santiago arrived today from Cienfuegos. She brought Companies K, I. and M and 220 men of the Second U. S. Cavalry, under command of Major F. Robinson. Some of the troops go to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and others to Port Allen, Vermont. 38 tiS 144 132% 149% 101 31 % 102% 37% US'4 143 132 149 100% Cleveland, O., May 9.—Dr. CSustav E. Weber, one of the best known surgeons hi this city and throughout the state, was stricken with paralysis while attending a bain|net in his honor by the Cleveland Medical assoeiatiou at the University elub last flight, and his right side Is said to be entirely affected and his condition critical. Dr. Weber is an ex-l'nited States consul at Nuremberg. the personal appointment of the late President Mclvlnley. Erie, pref Louis. & Nash Manhattan El Met. Traction .... Mo. Pacific Col. Southern .... 111. Central ltep. Steel Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W N. Y Central Pennsylvania .... Reading Reading, pref Southern Ry Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific .. Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... U. S. leather II. S. Leather, prgf U. S: Steel II. S. Steel, pref. .. Western Union Wabash, pref Union Pacific .., . Union Pacific, pref Swnn & Finch's oil plant at Ellzabetliport. N. .7,, was destroyed by Are on Thursday; loss, $100,000. McDonnell m&r & DOBBIE The Delaware Literary institute at Franklin, N. v., one of the oldest educational institutions in New York state, has decided to close its doors owing U) lack of tinancial support. la 5'4 Fatal Fire in New Hampshire, Dover, N. U., May 9.«—Tlio dwelling house of Albert Guppy was destroyed by lire last ulght. Mrs. Robblns, (!uppy's mother, was burned to death, (iuppy's wife and cousin James were frightfully burned. 58 33-74 Former City Treasurer IMiilip (Jerst of Buffalo, indicted for complicity in the defalcations in his ottice which resulted in his bondsmen being forced to make good to the extent of about $U*,000, has pleaded guilty. WE OFFER YOtT SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FRUITS. 33'4 158%- 150% 158% 15014 (1014 Fnlhfr-ln-Uiv'i Statement, Brooklyn Clubman Kills Hi in no If. New York, May D.—Harry H. Starkey, a member of the Brooklyn t'lilon League cldb, shot himself in his private apartments at the clubhouse and was later found dead, lie was thought to be in quite prosperous circumstances, but friends say lie may have suffered losses in the Klondike region, to which he had made two trips. 1 tfal. can Best Apples 3 H» can Pears 15c, 18c, 22c 3 11) can Peaches 15e, 18c, 22c 3 11D can Apricots 18c and 20c 1J lb can Pineapple 20o 32c Mr. Kidder refused to make any statement ill regard to the shooting except a brief memorandum which was given to the police. In this it was said tbat the cause of the shooting could only be surmised. Information from other sources makes it appear that Malcolm Ford called to get money from his brother and, meeting with a refusal, shot him. lDr. Baruch said that the murder was the result of temporary mental aberration on the |Dnrt of Malcolm Ford, due to nervous exhaustion. Rome Honors Corrigan. 9(i% ... . „ „ ... Qneea W'lllielml na'* Condition. Senor 1'til m a at Santa Clara, ir .... Santa Clara, Cuba. May 1). resident . ""*»"• M,,v "-Although there Elm l'tiIui;i Mm arrived hire from Ul I « * enfuegos. He was greeted at the rJT w ■ «"* ,laD'8 t0 ""»«'• ""r deuce of the . ivil Kover..or of San lnak"g Clara province bv a «reat procession of h;,t lf n,ls "''I oltUiul Uulto- Scliool C1,11.1,en singing the Cuban na- *ins condition will soon tionul hymn. The mayors of all the "" is, u"^'r' cities of this province Mere presented 8,C"M 1,10 duiwr » perlto.,Ill* h»» to Senor l'alma in the afternoon. Later m,w,l1"1 ,lmt "" lwv In the day the president elect visited ! esty s symptoms point to recovery. Rome, May 9.—The chapel of the American College was draped in mourning today and a solemn requiem mass for the late Archbishop Corrigan was celebrated by Bishop MacDonnell. of Brortklyji. No Invitations to the mass were Issued, but the chapel was "ciwyded with Americans, including Rev. Kennedy, rector of the American college; Bishop O'Oorman, of Sionx City, and Bishop Katzer, of Milwaukee. (!5C4 41% A nil Full Line of Dried Fruits at Very Low Prices. i 13% 84% 41 % 91% 91% 4514 105% 87% Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty Los A line les, Cal., May 9.—Mrs. Dlmles T. S. Denlson was elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a ballot,'vote of tD07 to t5S for Mr*. Sarah IMutt* Decker. Women El«'l Mrs. Denlson, 16 SOUTH MM STREET. It Is said that there was enmity between the two brothers and consequent the Provincial exposition, which In now .... . i... . u o w.i belli* held here. Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main * New phono WHO. Prompt delivery.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 09, 1902 |
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 | 1902-05-09 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Original Format | newspaper |
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Language | English |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 09, 1902 |
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 | 1902-05-09 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19020509_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
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 |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | DV p §3r * ;•/ ■ ■•/•-•\ r •**■;': ' " : '-y ' ' • • : j,■•C v "• • i-tyyi . « -v. • r D uC D'.,:".v-v\v' ', - ■ ,v ■ N 53d YEAR. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, HAY 9, 1902. TWO CENTS ▲ COPY; t FORTY CENTS A MONTH. \ 8 PAGES. POMPEII REPEATED 8AMPSON'S FUNERAL. PAUL L. FORD MURDERED. bitterness and that it was or eleven years' standing; that never since the death of their father have they been on intimate or brotherly terms. This alleged enmity on tbe part of Malcolm is said to have been brought about by the fact that the father of tbe boys disinherited Malcolm and that this action on the father's part was because he did not wish Malcolm to devote himself to an athletic career. ' ;:WWKaH PpM ,ipP&ptv* *^^8 It it the Giving of Good Valuta That Haa Built Up Our Large Business. Dead Ollleer Rnrled With Fall Mili- tary Ceremonies. Washington, May 9.—The funeral of the late Rear Admiral Sampson was held here thin morning, with full military ceremonies. Study These Prices: Novelist Shot by Brother, The services at the Church of the Covenant took place at 10:80 a. m., Rtiy. Tennis 8. Hamlin officiating. The battalion of cadets from tbe academy escorted the remains of the dead admiral from the residence to the church. The Sylph fired minute guns as the funeral procession crossed the Aqueduct bridge on Its way to Arlington, and tbe remains were conducted to tbe grave through a double line of sailors, marines and artillerymen by Rear Admiral Terry and staff and one company of naval cadets, with the Marine band. President Roosevelt and nearly all of the members of bis cabinet attended the services at the church. Who Then Suicides. CHILDREN'S HATS ' nicely trimmed 48o A large assortment ofLAOl ES' FANCY BELTS, for 15o St. Pierre Completely Malcolm Ford of Unbalanced Mind, Police Captain Brown said last night that Malcolm W. Ford had for some time been causing much uneasiness to the family, through evidences of an unbalanced mind and declares that In Ills opinion he attacked his brother during a period of temporary insanity, then taking his own life. Destroyed. FATHER'S WILL THE CAUSE 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece 10c Malcolm Webster Ford, Athlete and LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair 15c 25,000 PEOPLE ARE DEAD. Writer, Had Been Disinherited. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUNBONNETS, each 19o 1 lot FANCY RIBBON8, No. 40, only 10c a yard. This Led to Family Quarrel, Last- "The cause of Malcolm Ford's action," said Captain Brown, "can be explained by Inference. For some time past bis financial affairs have been pressing him. and he had repeatedly asked and received material assistance from Ills brother. It Is presumed that his Importuning had been such and liis demand so excessive that Ills brother hud been forced to refuse further uld." ing Several Years. New York, Mny 9.—Paul Leicester Ford, the novelist, was shot and killed yesterday by ills brother, Malcolm Webster Ford, writer and athlete, who Immediately sent a bullet Into his own breast, dying instantly. The shooting occurred at 10:'-!0 a. m. In the handsome new mansion which Paul Leicester Ford had built at 37 Kast Seventyseventh street and had occupied for about a year. A nice assortment of FIGURED LAWNS for, a yard 6c LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS, a new assortment, for 50c A Few Survivors Escape on The following naval officers acted aa pallbearers: Admiral George Dewey, Rear Admiral G. C. Remey, Rear Admiral John C. Watson, Rear Admiral F. J. Hlgglnson, Rear Admiral H. C. Taylor. Captain Charles E. Clark, Brigadier General Charles Heywood, marine corps; Captain F. A. Cook, Captain F. E. Cbadwlck, Captain Bowman, Captain B. H. McCalla, Captain W. M. Folger and Commander R. Walnwrlght.a Ship. LADIES' LAWN WASH SUITS, excellent value, for a suit .$1.98 LADIES' SUMMER VESTS from 5c up. DETAILS ARE LACKING. Pnul Leicester Forcl was thirty-seven .veiirs old, a novelist of much note, "Jtiuiee Meredith" being perhaps his most popular novel. He was married about a year ago to Miss Grace Kidder, daughter of Edward H. Kidder of Brooklyn, lie was the son of Gordon I.ester Ford of Brooklyn, who died eleven years ago and left an estate of some $2,tMMD,000 divided between bis children, with the exception of Malcolm \V„ who was disinherited by the will. Mr. Ford Is the author of "The Hon. Peter Stirling," "The Great K. and A. Train Bobbery,"' "The True George Washington," "The Many Sided Franklin." which ran serially in The Century; "Tattle Tales of Cupid," "Janice Meredith." which ran serially in The Bookman in 189!D, and a collection of short stories. He also edited the writings of Thomas Jefferson in ten volumes, I lie writings of John Dickinson In three volumes and numerous other works relating to American history and bibliography. lie was a member of the Flayers' lteforui and Grolier clubs, the Century association a ml Sons of the Revolution.Paul Ford's Career. I-arge size GLASS WATER PITCH. ER • 10o But Official Dispatches have Been Received Confirming the Early Reports of the Terrible Calamity and 8tatlng That the Volcanic Eruptions Continue. At the time of the shooting there were In the house besides the two brothers Mrs. Paul Leicester Ford, Miss Elizabeth It. Hull, the novelist's secretary, and the servants. The novelist was sitting at his desk in one corner of his library, a large, attractively appointed room at the back of the house 011 tile second floor. It is supposed that he was laislly engaged at some literary task. Miss Ford was at her desk In another corner of the room GLASS TUMBLER8, very neat patterns; special, 2 for 5c 'J'he senate and house of representatives were each represented by a committee of seven members. All naval and army officers of rank who were able to be present were In attendance. A special train brought the officers of the north Atlantic squadron from Norfolk, Va. CHILDREN'8 FAST BLACK RIBBED HOSE, in all sizes, per pair. ,10o It pays to buy at the People's Store, Hopkins Indorsed For Senator, liwm TIE NEWEST. is south mum armor, Paris, May 9.—The minister of marine has received an official cable from Port-De-France stating that the city of St. Pierre, Martinique, lias been completely destroyed and the population practically wiped out. The few survivors have gone on the warship Suchct, to Guailaloupe. The commander of the French cruiser Suchet telegraphed later from Port-De-France confirming the report. He says the entire population of St. Pierre, consisting of about 25.U00 persons, perished i nd that the volcanic eruptions cou- Sprlngtleld, 111., May 9.—The result of the Republican state convention here was a decisive victory for the state administration and for what Is known as the "Yates-Hopkins-I.orlmer-Nortlicott combination." The convention Indorsed the administration of Governor Yates and the candidacy of Representative Albert .1. Hopkins of Aurora for the United States seuatorshlp by an overwhelming majority. The tight against the Indorsement was led by Judge L. Y. Sherman, former speaker of the house of representatives. Charles (5. Dawes has formally announced his withdrawal as a candidate for United Statep senator. SENATOR HAWLEY, MOST ACTIVE CHAMPION OF GENERAL MILES. That Lieutenant General Miles is not without powerful and Influential friends Is shown by the fact that General llawle.v, chairman of the committee on military affairs, has introduced In the senate a bill evidently Intended to strengthen the position of the commanding general. This la Id direct opposition to the plan of Secretary Boot EVANS?? Haadquerters for Bardeit Seeds. All kinds—loose or Ir pkf. ONION SETS, 3 Qts. for 25c LAST RITES FOR CORRIGAN. One Thoniiand Prlent* In the Funer- SjptctcccUd V The idc.'i tliat proper Spectacles anil Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been exploded a long. time ago— at since we liave introduced our Special Eyeglasses with tin- services of an expert optician for S1.00 H. G. SHUPP'S Export Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILKESBARRE. Early Potatoes Malcolm Ford Prominent Atlilete. Malcolm \V. Ford was born in Brooklyn Feb. 7, 181KJ. He was educated at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He took up athletics while at school and for a number of years won championships In this country and Canada in the 100 yard, 220 yard and quarter mile runs, as well as for the 100 and 220 yard hurdle*, running brond and running high Jumps. He was the all round amateur champion for half a dozen years. He was so passionately fond of athletics that hi1 Is said to have neglected everything else to devote the time to running and jumping. He married a daughter of Itohert Graves, a wall paper manufacturer, but the.v*Avere divorced. He was a member of the Lawyers' club. New York, May 0—The funeral of Archbishop Corrigan was held in St. Patrick's cathedral at 10 o'clock this morning. Ml l*roeea«lon, Rural New Yorkers Early Hose Stray Beauty Early Sun Rise untie. Sioux Falls. S. D„ May 9.—In the state circuit court In Watertown Mrs. Fayne Moore of New York was granted an absolute divorce from William A. E. Moore, whom she married In New York in 18H7. She received the right to resume her maiden name of Fayne Strahan. Moore Is ser*' 1: a term of nineteen years In Sing Sing prison for the robbery of the late Martin Mahon, then proprietor of a hotel In New York. The plaintiff's father was the late Chief Justice Strahan of the supreme court of Oregon. Divorce For Fayne Moore. About 1,000 priests were In the procession that entered the cathedral at 9:30 a. ni. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May 9.—The British steamer ltoddam. Captain Freeman, from London, which left St. Lucia 011 Wednesday for Martinique, returned to St. Lucia at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Roddum brings a report that the town of St. At the liend were Cardinal Gibbons and six archbishops, and tlfteen bishops followed them. Each priest carried a lighted candle. The Hue moved along Madison avenue, past'the urchlepiscopal residence at Fiftietlrstreet and through Fiftieth street to Fifth avenue to the ma In entrance of the cathedral. The high dignitaries of the church and the officiating priests sat iu the chancel, and the remaining priests sat in the front pews. HWN AND BRASS SEEDS PAUL L. FORD. about thirty l'eet from Mr. Ford. Mrs. Paul Leicester Fiord was In her own room at the front of the house on the third floor. Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Seed I Iiingarian Grass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS J?lwre, Martinique, linn been destroyed as n result of the vulcanic disturbance In the Island. Almost nil of the Inhabitants of St. rierre are said to have been Ullled. The Itoddam reports that nil the shipping In the port has also been destroyed. Malcolm W. I'ord called, :1s lie had often done, and went to Ills brother at Ills desk. Words were exchanged In a tone so low that Miss Hall could not hear what was said, though she says that possibly she might have distinguished the words It' she had been paying any attention to tills particular meeting of the brothers. Suddenly there.was a. revolver shot, and Miss Hall, jumping up. darted from the room. Then, according to the statements of the police, Miss Hall said to herself that she must act more bravely and re-entered the library. The Quebec Steamship company's steamer Rornlmu, Captain Muggaii, is mentioned ns lost with all on board. The Roralina sailed from New York on April 20 for WeBt Indian ports. Grand Jury Problnic Beef Trail. Tlie officials of llio ftinoral service were as follows: Celebrant, Cardinal Gibbons of Bultii"-«Y; assistant priest, the Itlglit Itev. .los Mooney, vicar general: deacons o. honor, the Itiglit Rev. John Edwards of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Father Co I ton of St. Stephen's; deacon to the mass. Father McUean of St. Peter's: Kubdcacon, l'athcr I.avelle, pastor of the cathcdral: preacher, Archhishop Ityan of Philadelphia; masters of ceremonies, Father .lames Connelly of the Church of Our. Lady of (!ood Counsel and Father Thomas F. Myhau of St. St. Louis, May 9.—The beef trust Is now under Investigation by the St. Louis grand Jury. Following the revelations at Jffferson City that diseased meat is sold 111 St. Louis,' Circuit Attorney Folk presented the subject to the grand jury. Me announced that lie will suhptrim all the witnesses who testitled at .lefferson City and all other persons lie can ttnd who know anything about the operations of the beef eom- THE WAR IN MINDANAO. Lawn Rakes Hoes, Forks and Garden Rakes. General Chaffee Suyn Thnt It In Xow The Itoddam was almost wrecked. Her captain was seriously burned, and seventeen of her crew are dead. Over. Washington, May 'The following advice relative to the situation in Mindanao has been received at the war department from General Chaffee under date of Manila, May 8: "Brigadier General George \V. Davis wires me as follows:In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. It was announced from St. Thomas Inst Saturday, May 3, that St. Pierre had been covered with ashes to the depth of a quarter of au Inch ns a result of the outbreak of tlie Mont l'elee volcano, uud the town appeared to lie enveloped in fog. Meanwhile Malcolm Ford had culled her. As she turned toward him he placed his revolver to his heart, tired and fell, dying instantly. When Miss Hall turned to look at Paul, he was still standing at his desk, hut rapidly losing strength. She helped him to a sofa and then ran next door for Mr. Paul Ford's physician. Dr. Kmanuel Baruch. In less than live minutes Dr. Baruch arrived, and the dying man, still conscious, was carried up to a room beside his wife's and placed on his bed. He spoke to his wife and asked the doctor lor ills opinion, showing that he expected death and was going to meet it calmly and bravely. A few moments later, about twenty minutes after he was shot. Mr. Ford died. Malcolm Kuril's Suicide panics. " 'Situation today every way satisfactory. No hostile shot has been tired since escape of prisoners from guard. Would be exceedingly easy for Moros to climb bluff and cut our telegraph traversing shore of lake four or live miles: not molested. At 2 o'clock today ltluini Tampanga of "l'urburan and delegation presented themselves. Sultan tienassi says Datto l'ayiuiag was klllcii Hayan fort, and his people dead or dispersed. iVill investigate, but doubt whole report. Number of prisoners escaped probably not exceeding twentylive. Ten have been recaptured unhurt. For miles about the country is much the same in its natural aspect as Camp Meade, l'a. Knormous agricultural fa-, cilitles. All wounded doing well,' " HIGH GRADE GROCERIES EVANS BROS/, STATEHOOD BILL PASSED. A second dispatch from St. Thomas, dated May 0, said the tlow of lava from the Mont Pelee volcano, which began last Saturday, had completely destroyed the Uuerin factories, about two miles from St. Pierre. It was also reported that about 1.~DU persons had disappeared and that a great panic prevailed In St Pierre. Ann's. 46 South Main Street, Pittston, Pa* House Agrees to Admit New Mexico and Oklahoma. Sailvnalor HiiKt I'llJ III u mil, Washington, May 9.—The bill to admit New Mexico anil Oklahoma to Statehood passed the House this afternoon at 2 o'clock on a viva voce vote without a division Washington, May !».—The United States lias won a sweeping victory in the matter of the arbitration of the dispute with the republic of Salvador over the claim of the Salvador Commercial company and other citizens of the United Slates. Sir Henry Strong and Hon M. Dickinson, a majority of the arbitration committee, have rendered an opinion against Salvador for .f,"DT:i, 178. Prices Rig'Ht. LOOK, READ AND BUY. Another dispatch from St. Thomas, dated May 7, said advices received that morning from the Island of St. Vincent, British West Indies, announced Unit for some days earthquakes had been experienced in the neighborhood of the Soufrlere crater, which hud been smoking uud rumbling. Welsh Chancellor Installed. Host S" portative Flour *4.50 1.00 1.(10 '27c Carnarvon. Wales, May !).—The Prince of Wales toilny Installed the chancellor of the University of Wales. An immense assembly of Welshmen was present at the Installation. '20 llis Su^ar Wood Mantels, l'otiltoPH, |K»r lm C'onln ltlcu'n \e»v I'tcntilt*nI In OlHce Sweet Or»iines.. .120c to :t".f dozen Mei'muda Onions, Cpinrt.... 8c Onion Sets, :i quarts for.... '25c Gallon Forks (D5c Garden Hoes i!5c Garden Hakes '25c Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees Faiiev Creamery Mutter Tiling and The bullet which killed Paul Leicester Ford Just grazed the top of his heart and passed through a large artery ascending from it. The bullet which killed Malcolm Ford was llreil with the same accuracy of aim, for It made a wound scarcely nil Inch lower than the one which killed his brother. In fact, the wounds were almost identical.San .losr. I'osta Itica. .May !». eion Ks(|tiiv«'l wafl inaugurated president ol* Costa Uica yesterday. He was elected Feb. 17. Tlie country is quiet, and 110 trouble of a revolutionary character is expected, 'file retiring president of Costa Kiea is Itafact* Iglesias. He was elected to office for the second time in November. 185)7. Asun Chandeliers FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. A Specialty. i»_ INTENSELY COLD IN SPAIN. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. 1281* 79"i 98 Mi «8»f, Cambridge, Mass.. May U.—'1'ln* intercollegiate strength lest recently ended lias been won by Harvard, wltb u total of 7-l.r.SHt.l points. Culuinbln Is second, with 71.',(MM.7: University of Minnesota third, with Uti,813.J; Auiherst fourth, with rDrD.;C07.1. Columbia lias won for two years. Last year Harvard's totaJ was 04,004.4, so that this year's Inerease is 10,.105.7. Columbia's winning score last year was 0TD,U71 or less by l),:t'J4.0 points than this year's Winning Harvard the StroniirHt College, It Was Two Degrees Below Zero and Snowing in Madrid Today. Sugar Atchison Atchison, pref Copper far & Foundry Brooklyn Traction It. & O (-ilea. &. Ohio Chicago & (it. Western C„ M. Ai St. P d. K. I. & P Col. P. & I Erie 128% Carpenter would Madrid, May 9—Terribly cold weatlior, accompanied by snowfalls, prevails throughout the northern ami central portions of Spain. Ill Madrid, it Is two degrees below zero. A glacial wind is blowing over the city. Alicante was visited by another earthquake shock today. 79 M, 98% (!8% pleased give you Kiii1»iiiiiiD Will tio (o %en-port, BRENNAN & ROBERTS figures on any kind Just what disposition of Malcolm's body was made immediately after the shooting could not be ascertained, but It appears from the statement of certain persons acquainted with the details of the tragedy that the body lay where it fell, on a rug in the library, for some time, possibly several hours, so great was the excitement in the house. In fact, the murder and suicide were not known to the coroner until about 2:30 p. in. and not to the police until 4:2."D p. 111. lDr. Baruch saId that the time between 10:20 a. in. and 2:30 p. m. passed so rapidly that no one in the liouse realized it. Much of the time was occupied in trying to telephone to the father of Mrs. I'aui Leicester Ford. Edward II. Kidder of Brooklyn, who was the first person to arrive after the physician. Newport, K. I., May 1D.—-The Derharn cottage in Bellevue avenue lias been rented for tlie use of tlie British embassy this summer. .Numerous cottages are open, ami there are daily many arrivals.Corner Main and Thoitfus Streets, Next to Hotel. UCV4 1(18 Vi 107% heating or plumbing. 48% 47D/4 30% 172'/4 i75?„ 103 score Fire In Stale Reformatory, Troops Arrive From Cuba. Dr. ttastav 12. Welier Paralysed, BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Bloomiugtoii, III., May I).—The northeast cell block of the state reformatory at l'outiac was destroyed by lire last night, entailing a loss of $200,000. The progress of the flames through the supposedly fireproof structure was so rapid that the city and reformatory departments were unable $8 control the flames. Three hundred Inmates were locked iu the cell block, but were quickly transferred to tlie south cell block, niul no lives were lost. The origin of the lire is charged to inmates of the reformatory. The building destroyed was new. i M,,e Chittf Hoover and a man mimed I-'isluv were overcome by siuoke, but both will recover. New York, May 9—The steamer Santiago arrived today from Cienfuegos. She brought Companies K, I. and M and 220 men of the Second U. S. Cavalry, under command of Major F. Robinson. Some of the troops go to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and others to Port Allen, Vermont. 38 tiS 144 132% 149% 101 31 % 102% 37% US'4 143 132 149 100% Cleveland, O., May 9.—Dr. CSustav E. Weber, one of the best known surgeons hi this city and throughout the state, was stricken with paralysis while attending a bain|net in his honor by the Cleveland Medical assoeiatiou at the University elub last flight, and his right side Is said to be entirely affected and his condition critical. Dr. Weber is an ex-l'nited States consul at Nuremberg. the personal appointment of the late President Mclvlnley. Erie, pref Louis. & Nash Manhattan El Met. Traction .... Mo. Pacific Col. Southern .... 111. Central ltep. Steel Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W N. Y Central Pennsylvania .... Reading Reading, pref Southern Ry Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific .. Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... U. S. leather II. S. Leather, prgf U. S: Steel II. S. Steel, pref. .. Western Union Wabash, pref Union Pacific .., . Union Pacific, pref Swnn & Finch's oil plant at Ellzabetliport. N. .7,, was destroyed by Are on Thursday; loss, $100,000. McDonnell m&r & DOBBIE The Delaware Literary institute at Franklin, N. v., one of the oldest educational institutions in New York state, has decided to close its doors owing U) lack of tinancial support. la 5'4 Fatal Fire in New Hampshire, Dover, N. U., May 9.«—Tlio dwelling house of Albert Guppy was destroyed by lire last ulght. Mrs. Robblns, (!uppy's mother, was burned to death, (iuppy's wife and cousin James were frightfully burned. 58 33-74 Former City Treasurer IMiilip (Jerst of Buffalo, indicted for complicity in the defalcations in his ottice which resulted in his bondsmen being forced to make good to the extent of about $U*,000, has pleaded guilty. WE OFFER YOtT SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FRUITS. 33'4 158%- 150% 158% 15014 (1014 Fnlhfr-ln-Uiv'i Statement, Brooklyn Clubman Kills Hi in no If. New York, May D.—Harry H. Starkey, a member of the Brooklyn t'lilon League cldb, shot himself in his private apartments at the clubhouse and was later found dead, lie was thought to be in quite prosperous circumstances, but friends say lie may have suffered losses in the Klondike region, to which he had made two trips. 1 tfal. can Best Apples 3 H» can Pears 15c, 18c, 22c 3 11) can Peaches 15e, 18c, 22c 3 11D can Apricots 18c and 20c 1J lb can Pineapple 20o 32c Mr. Kidder refused to make any statement ill regard to the shooting except a brief memorandum which was given to the police. In this it was said tbat the cause of the shooting could only be surmised. Information from other sources makes it appear that Malcolm Ford called to get money from his brother and, meeting with a refusal, shot him. lDr. Baruch said that the murder was the result of temporary mental aberration on the |Dnrt of Malcolm Ford, due to nervous exhaustion. Rome Honors Corrigan. 9(i% ... . „ „ ... Qneea W'lllielml na'* Condition. Senor 1'til m a at Santa Clara, ir .... Santa Clara, Cuba. May 1). resident . ""*»"• M,,v "-Although there Elm l'tiIui;i Mm arrived hire from Ul I « * enfuegos. He was greeted at the rJT w ■ «"* ,laD'8 t0 ""»«'• ""r deuce of the . ivil Kover..or of San lnak"g Clara province bv a «reat procession of h;,t lf n,ls "''I oltUiul Uulto- Scliool C1,11.1,en singing the Cuban na- *ins condition will soon tionul hymn. The mayors of all the "" is, u"^'r' cities of this province Mere presented 8,C"M 1,10 duiwr » perlto.,Ill* h»» to Senor l'alma in the afternoon. Later m,w,l1"1 ,lmt "" lwv In the day the president elect visited ! esty s symptoms point to recovery. Rome, May 9.—The chapel of the American College was draped in mourning today and a solemn requiem mass for the late Archbishop Corrigan was celebrated by Bishop MacDonnell. of Brortklyji. No Invitations to the mass were Issued, but the chapel was "ciwyded with Americans, including Rev. Kennedy, rector of the American college; Bishop O'Oorman, of Sionx City, and Bishop Katzer, of Milwaukee. (!5C4 41% A nil Full Line of Dried Fruits at Very Low Prices. i 13% 84% 41 % 91% 91% 4514 105% 87% Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty Los A line les, Cal., May 9.—Mrs. Dlmles T. S. Denlson was elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a ballot,'vote of tD07 to t5S for Mr*. Sarah IMutt* Decker. Women El«'l Mrs. Denlson, 16 SOUTH MM STREET. It Is said that there was enmity between the two brothers and consequent the Provincial exposition, which In now .... . i... . u o w.i belli* held here. Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main * New phono WHO. Prompt delivery. |
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