Pittston Gazette

              THE HOME PAPER . WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow tor For the People of Plttston and Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Fair and warmer tonight. . Y\'tsto1f Alili THE HOME NEWS. I'M 56th YEAR. I WHRKI.Y HS»ARLI8HBD 1800. 1 DAILY »8». ■* THBO. HABT 1881. PITTSTON, PA., FRI »AY, OCTOBER 13,1905. TWO CENTS A COPY. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f TEN PAGES WRIGHTTO RETIRE BECK'S ADDRESS. STILL A ir  L. I ■ r :; JKlk . l^HV i m , t.^^M v H»II,^ % % mH, / :v */; ■; ■- ft.C '"D |p Wxffijk *$£$?■, -\ .^nHRBl ERIE BRAKEMEN IN D.,.L. & W. WRECK E. M. PAXSON DIES « • 1 * i Rear End Collision at Nay Auk. Scran- Story of a Horrible New York Crime. ■!** t ton, Early This Morning—Two Former Head of State Su- Dissatisfaction With Gover- Mutual Life Attorney Of- •* » i i » * Men Injured fers an Excuse. A » ■ A rear end collision took place this morning: on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad, near Nay Aug. Scranton, by which two men were injured. Both will recover. " The collision took place about 6 o'clock and was caused by a misunderstanding of orders. A freight train was standing a short distance from the tunnel, another train coming towards Scranton crashed Into the rear end. The caboose of the first train was occupied by Joseph MoL«aughlln and James Mahon, both of whom are employes of the Erie railroad, and who, on their way home from work, got aboard the D., L. & W. train to ride to Scranton. McLaughlin was the most seriously Injured, having a fractured leg and bad cuts on the head. Mahon was cut 3llghtly by broken glass. The caboose was badly smashed.preme Court. nor of Philippines. BODY IS DISMEMBERED HIS NOTABLE CAREER. CHANGE ABOUT DEC. 1. LEGISLATORS BLAMED. Suspect Who Was Arrested Ssrvice as Receiver of the The General Has Had a Pic- Federal Supervision is the turesque Caraer. Only Cure. Tells Contradictory Story. Reading. * \ I I- , "J Washington, Oct. 13—By reason of what appears to lie dissatisfaction with the situation in the Philippines Luke E. Wright, governor general of the Philippines and president of the Philippine commission, will retire from that position about Dec. 1. Chicago, Oct. 13.—James M. Beck, who represents the Mutual Life Insurance company at the New York legislative investigation. In an address here blamed "legislative highwaymen" for the large sums spent by the insurance companies on legislation. New York, Oct. 13.—Headless, arm less, almost legless, tue body of a man was found stowed In a wicker hamper in a room. on the third floor of 140 Third avenue, antl by the linding the police taced a case as grewsotue as tile Guidensuppe murder. The lower parts of the legs and the left arm were (lis covered packed in a suit case in the hallway. The head, pierced by a bullet, was picked up in a rubbish heap a few blocks distant. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 12.—Edward M. Paxson, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, died yesterday at Bycot, his tine home in Bucks cointy. He was In his 81id year and had been ill for several weeks of a complication of diseases. In his address, which was delivered before the Northwest Fire Underwriters' association, Mr. Beck predicted that the government would take control of life Insurance. He said in part: Edward M. Paxson was born In Bucks county, Pa., and he traced hiu ancestry back to the days of William the Conqueror. Judge Paxson received his education at the Quaker schools. A literary Inclination early displayed itself in Judge Paxson's mind and lie established , when hut 18 years of age, the Newtown Journal, at Newtown, Bucks county, Pa., and the Journal, under his management, became prosperous and influential. General Wriglit is expected to arrive in the United States in December. He is entitled to six months' leave of absence prior to formal relinquishment of his office of governor general. It Is understood he expects to return to Nashville, Tenn., to resume the practice of law. Get a game card free. Krlse's. MRS. J. NICHOLAS DEAD "There is a supervision of Insurance more potent than that of state or federal laws. It is the supervision of public opinion. Of all Institutions, the insurance company most depends upon public sentiment for Its very existence.The pieces were fitted together so that the mutilated man could be Identified as Thomas P. Corcoran, formerly a ticket chopper on the Third Avenue elevated load at Seventy-sixth street, who lived with his Sister at 344 Third avenue. Motive for the hideous deed has not been discovered by the police. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft of the war department, it is believed, practically have decided on a successor to (ieneral Wright, lint no intimation has been permitted to become public as to his identity. Former Fittston Lady Passed Away in Oakland, Gal. In 1847 he sold his printing establishment at Newtown and came to Philadelphia, where he founded the Daily News. This paper he disposed of the next year, and then entered the law office of Hon. Henry Chapman, of Doylestown, as a student. He was admitted to the bar of that place oil April 24, 1850. Two years later he moved to Philadelphia and began the practice of his profession. "Nd one pretends that the present insurance system, either in theory or In practical administration Is Incapable of Improvement. The New York investigation will lie of Incalculable value if It brings the American people to a realization of the system of federal anarchy under which, so far as insurance is concerned, wc arc living, and to which the worst evils developed by the investigating committee are primarily attributable. The occupant of the dingy room where the body was found was Frederick Bauer. Arrested on a charge of murder, he , told a contradictory story and displayed nervousness that increased the suspicions of the police, lie Is thirty-nine years old and known to companions as having a queer mental twist. He lias been employed as an elevator man - in the Union Square hotel. When the police went to his room they found him there. The right sleeves of his shirt and undershirt were soaked with blood, and Ills stockings were gory, as If he had walk ed in the blood of the murdered man. JAMES B. HOWARD AND THE GOEBEL MURDER. It can be asserted with reasonable positiveness, however, that General Wright's successor will not be a man now connected with the Philippine Her Death llrcalls n Sad Day In Her The long light for life waged by Ctileb Powers, accused of complicity In the murder of William Goebel, revives Interest in the fate of James B. Howard, the Kentucky mountaineer who is ntDw serving a life term in prison for the same murder. Ou his first trial Howard was sentenced to death. A second trial was secured, he was again Convicted, and life imprisonment was prescribed at, the penalty. Family's History, When Her Fath- er ami Young Brother Were Found DeHd Locked In commission Secretary Taft lias only recently re turned from a trip to the Philippines, where he looked carefully into condi tions there. The secretary was Gen eral Wright's predecessor in the is- Kneli Other's Arms When the Hon. F. Carroll Brewster resigned from the bench of the Common Pleas in 1869 to accept the attorney generalship of Pennsylvania, Governor Geary appointed Mr. Paxon to fill the vacancy. ■ The Republican party, at the convention, held the following June tendered him unanimously the nomination for the same position, and at the following October election he was chosen by a vote, which ran much ahead of his ticket. In 1874, at the first election under the new constitution, he was elected to the Supreme Court, receiving his commission Dec. 2, 1874. Many of the most important cases brought be- "Let those who complain of the large sums expended by insurance companies to defeat oppressive legislation remember that the" insurance companies rarely spend a dollar to secure favorable legislation. They ask no appropriation, they claim 110 right of way. Let our stern moralists visit their greatest condemnation upon the legislative highwaymen who hold up these great business interests and above all. upon an indifferent people who clot-ht- these highwaymen with the power to hold up their victims." lli the Kaglc Shalt Disaster CHASE FOR CUNLIFFE VINE STREET SEWER NEARLY FINISHED Many of the older residents of Plttston arc acquainted with Mrs. Miriam Owens-Nicholas, wife of Rev. Jonathan Nicholas, of Oakland, Cal., a former resident of this city, and will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred on Tuesday last, Oct. 10th. No particulars have been received In regard to the circumstances of Mrs. Nicholas's death, but It was known by her relatives here that she had been ailing for some time and that she recently underwent treatmenf in a California hospital. It Is expected that the remains will be burled In Oakland. lands Not Satisfied In Philippines, Governor Wright and .Mrs. Wright, It is said, have not been thoroughly satisfied with their environment in the Philippines, although the general always manifested a deep Interest in his duties and .in the development of the islands. It cannot be said now, however, that that is the reason for his retirement. It is said it was evident to those who accompanied Secretary Tuft to the Philippines that General Wright was not satisfactorily situated, and to some of the party the news of Ills coming resignation does not come as a surprise.Wllliin a Few Days tin- Lust Piece of Heard Butchery Enacted. Pittsburg Express Clerk Still Missing. Pipe Will Have Peon laid by the The police were informed of the murder by a boarder who lived in the next room. He Is George I.anole, an aero bat. Lying in bod he had heard the shot and had lain still while butchery was being enacted. Finally, uuable to stand the nervous strain any longer, he went to the East Twenty-second street police station. City Official*. Work on the Vine street sewer Is rapidly approaching completion, much to the satisfaction of the city officials and the residents of the street where the pipe is being laid, whloh lia;t been torn up practically throughout the unirncr. The length of pipe to be laid war, not gre:tt, being only a few blocks but considerable rock was struck and the original contractor dropped the job. Then, by order of the councils, the work was taken up by the city officials, and City Engineer L.angan has since been giving his attention to the work. Today he said that the job would be completed within a few days and the street placed in good condition once more. The sewer will be a big Improvement for that section of tin- city. It will provide a sewer for the Vine street school building, as well as for some 51) properties. Mr. Beck said the "sick insurance system" can be cured only by Federal supervision. The Police Complain That They are 11 ji 1111D«*i eC I hi Their Work by a fore the Supreme Court involving Flock of .Amateur Detectives millions of dollars, were committed to his hands. Noteworthy among these were the Wllllamsport bond case, the. Pittsburg bond case, the Pittsburg riot case and the case of Asa Packer vs. Noble. Oldest School Teacher Dies. Who are Trying to Find Allentown, Pa., Oct. 13.—Gilbert Hcrrlff, Lehigh county's oldest school teacher, died yesterday, aged 80 years. He was a native of Montgomery county and taught school in county for over 36 years. He told Captain Hussey he had returned to his room rather late oil llie previous evening. He heard at least two men quarreling in Bauer's room. He do7,od off, to be awakened about 2:80 by high words. "Dot belong to me!" cried one voice. "You lie, you!" Then came a pistol shot. Lying ill bed he heard a cracking as of human Joints, then the slamming of the basket cover and the suit case after the cut up body had been packed away. Lanole heard somebody leave the room twice. Mrs. Nicholas was born on Railroad street, this city, on May 15th. 51 years ago. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Owens. The Eagle shaft disaster, which occurred In Aug.. 1871, brought D» sore affliction upon the family, the father and a voung son, Richard, having lost their lives In that calamity. The case of the Owens family aroused unusual sympathy even In that time of general sorrow. The father was a miner, while his young son was employed as a door boy. They were both at work in the mine on the day of the fatal gas explosion, and when the rescuing party reached them, father and son were found dead, locked In each other's arms. Their bodies were laid to rest In Plttston cemetery, and the mndest monument that marks the. double grave bears a representation, cut in white marble, of the father and son as they were found In the mine. the MIsnIiik Man Pittsburg. Pa., Oct. 13.—The chase for O. E. Cunliffe, the missing money elerk of the Adams Express company here, who some days :uo disappeared simultaneously with the vanishing of $101,000 in cash, took a somewhat humorous turn when the defectives announced that they were being hampered ami annoyed greatly by amateur detectives or those passing themselves off for such,' joining the hunt. Many arrests In Pittsburg and vicinity have been made of those who armed with bogus "stars" and big revolvers have been annoying and Intimidating people In their search for Cunliffe. In aditlon to his voluminous work on the bench Judge Paxon edited BrowitHi Collection Laws and also the Memoirs of the Johnson family, printed for private circulation. This latter work was a memoir of his maternal ancestry. Luke Wright is popular In the south for his brilliant and picturesque military record as a soldier in the Confederate army. Which he entered at the age of fifteen. AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT For conspicuous bravery in action lie wus made a lieutenant of artillery before his sixteenth birthday. He was at the ace of seventeen commander of a battery in a terrible artillery duel that preceded an awful charge at Chlckamauga. Of seventy men attached to a battery fifty were killed, among the slain being his own brother, who stood beside him. He was thanked for his stubborn defense of the position by a special resolution of the Confederate On Feb. 20. 1893. Judge Paxson was appointed one of the receivers of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co.. at which time lie resigned his position as chief Justice. Machine Ovsrturned in Bloomsburg Today. OVERCOME BY FUMES. Detective Kenny was dispatched to the house. He found Bauer there. He found also the human trunk, with the legs cut off at the knees and with razor slashes across it. The head had been cut off rudely at the neck. The suit case was found in the hallway. A revolver and a much nicked razor were picked up In the room. In his office of receiver lie fully Justified the expectations entertained of him upon leaving the bench % nd his legal training was of special advantage In administering the affairs of that great corporation. especially where every asset was encumbered and where no step could be taken without legal authority and advice. Judge Paxson completed his arduous task as receiver on .April 20, 1897. when he resigned. Little Ctrl Living In Plymouth Had a As the Result of a Wliecl Striking a George Kelly, a mill worker, aged 20, armed himself with a club and a revolver and started out to look for the missing man. He was placed under arrest after he had searched most of the houses in his neighborhood at the point of a gun. The police report scores of other cases. Narrow K«'hpe From Death 'liils Morning Street Car Kail, Three Wllkes- This morning, while Emma Clark, a little girl living In Plymouth, was picking coal on the Oaylord colliery culm hank, which is on lire, she was overcome by the sulphurous fumes arising from the burning culhi. and was in a serious condition for a short At la.'t report she was recov- barrc Residents Wert" In- congress. jurcd. One of Tliein After the death of the head uf the family, Miss Miriam Owens was married in this city to Rev. Jonathan Nicholas, a Baptist minister, and later the family moved west. For a number of years they have ntade their home in Oakland, Cal„ where Mr. Nicholas is rector of an Episcopal church. Besides Mr. Nicholas, seven children survive. He Educated Himself. Seriously Victim an Irishman. After the war. with Ills father's estates desolate and his own early cdtica tlon in a sad state of neglect, young Wright, with the same dogged determination that caused him to sacrifice more than two-thirds of his men rather than waver on the sanguinary Held of Chickamauga, set to work, determined to educate himself and to become a lawyer. He of course had the prestige of his army record and an honorable family name to aid him—nothing more. He Is In all essential things a self made man. A message from Bloomsburg tells the story of a serious automobile accident that occurred in that town this morning, in which residents of Wilkesbarre were injured. Thomas M. Cook, a contractor living: on Hustle avenue. Wjlkesbarre, accompanied by his son Thomas, and Jacob Kemmcrer, of Blackmail street, Wilkesbarre, were going to the fair in an automobile. While they were running at a lively rate of speed, one of the wheels of the var struck a rail and the machine was completely overturned. All of the occupants of the car were thrown out. Mr. Cook, Sr., was the one most seriously injured, having suffered a fracture of his leg and painful bruises on the body. The other two escaped with painful Later n workman found in a heap of material In the yard of (115 Hast Eighteenth street a head wrapped in a German newspaper. A pistol bullet had gone up through the left nostril. That, Coroner Scholer said, had caused death. The coroner was convinced the head belonged to the mutilated body. Bauer was asked what disturbance had taken place In the room. Fred. Ounliffc, brother and fellow q|crk of the missing man, got leave of absence from the express company and started -CDUt to help locate Ills brother. He gave out an Interview whteh he says lie hoped his brother would see In the papers and come home, that lie ha.C nothing to gain Get a Chi. Free. time, cring. If you have a sickly child, one that does not thrive or grow, tell your dealer to send us your name, and state your case. We will send you a coupon entitling you to a can of Dr. Hand's Phosphated Milk free. FOR SALE—For cash, first class Base Burner Heating Stove. Can be *een at Gazette office. tf Last spring. Mrs. Nicholas paid a visit 1o her old home here and remained several months, being greeted by many friends. Her mother, now Mrs. J. D. Phillips, of Bellevue, Scranton had been 111. and she came principally to visit her. During her visit her step-father, Mr. Phillips, passed away, but the mother recovered from her illness. She is still in a weak and enfeebled condition, however, and it is feared that the news of the sudden death of her only child will have a depressing effect on her. Mrs. Nicholas waa a cousin of the following people well known to Pittstonians: Mrs. Charles Norris, of this city; Mrs. Leah Evans, of West Pittston; Mrs. Joseph Hook, of Moosic; S. B. Williams, of Wyoming; Edward Williams, of Old Forge; Lazarus Williams, of Plymouth, and Thomas Williams, of Wilkesbarre. iA request made by the authorities to the pdstofflce here that mail to or from Cunliffe be intercepted was refused. Nothing but a fraud order will stop the missing man's mall. trying to escape It makes the weak baby strong; the cross baby a smiling, rollicking youngster. It is the best baby food in all the world. Try it. Ask your dealer. 7-6 FANCY VEC! IOTA BEES "Well, I don't know," he replied. "I found my room like this when I awoke this morning. On my way home last night I met two men, and they asked to go to my room. I let them in, and I fell asleep when- they were talking. When I woke up this morning one man was gone." is fresh as tlie month of October can Houses and lots foi sale on monthly Installments. Q. B. Thompson. offer, and always an abundance of Try Bohan's pies, cakes and broad. When he went wooing at the home of that grim old seadog, Admiral Semmes, who commanded the privateer Alabama until she was sunk In European waters by the Kearsarge, he naturally received a warm welcome from the head of the house, who recognized in him a horn soldier. He married the admiral's daughter soon after he had completed his education. them at this up-to-date market. As tor fresh /shell oysters, we carry a Dr. Moon, dentist. New phone. SPECIAL NOTICES r holce stock and open them fresh for Upholstering at Williams & Co bruises. Bauer was taken to the police station and rigorously questioned by the captain, but he adhered to his first story. When the head was brought in another search of the Third avenue room was made by Captain Hussey. The clothes of the dead man l»ore the mark of a tailor in Cork, Ireland. In one pocket was a receipt signed by another tailor, Edward Grossman of 20(i Third avenue. Several letters addressed to persons in Ireland and signed by T. F. Corcoran were found. These Indications that Corcoran was the victim were made certain when Grossman identified the head. your order. The demand for oysters IS YOUR WATCH NERVOUS? is brisk, but we are able to meet It A STRANGE CASE. Is It unsteady and unreliable? with a big stock. Send In your order FALL SHOWDMC OF MRS AT Have you ever thought of the work a over the phone, and we'll deliver It in Montour County Young Man Lies I'n- watch has to do.—it's the nearest ufllclent time for the noon day meal Oeneral Wright's home Is in Memphis, where the people honor him for the stand he took during the yellow fever scourge of 1878. Positively refusing to leave the city, he was heart and soul of all relief work, ministering to the sick a-id helping to bury the dead. ' conscious and Ilis Case is Baffling thing to perpetual motion; a contin- W. E. SHARP. MARKBTMAN, tlie IMiysiciuus. 21 N. Main ICylng In an unconscious condition the ease of the 16-year-old sAu of Henry Tannner, of Liberty township. Montour county, Is baffling the physicians. The young man had gone to the barn and, not returning, a search was made and he was found lying on the barn floor in an unconscious condition. The family sent for Dr. Hoffa. of Washingtonvllle. but despite every effort which he made, (he young man Is yet in an unconscious condition. There are no marks on his body to Indicate that he received any Injury. ual going from sunrise, nil day long Both phones. and all night long. Is it any wonder A GOOD PLACE TO BUY Heating stoves and ranges. Ash's. the timepiece gets a little tired and When buying fr*sh meats there is The Mapet- restless. A .toning up will do it good nothing like buying at a place that Money to loan. G. B. Thompson. Secretary Tnft has approved a settlement arranged by the Philippine government which completes the purchase of the Dominican friar lands in the Philippine Islands. These lands In elude nearly half of those purchased from the friars and amount to about 200,000 acres. We give personal attention to watch repairing and guarantee all work sat- you can rely on to give you fresh The Douglass Kentuoky Colonel Will Fight Rum. isfactory meats of a good quality. It's an easy matter to get "cheap meats," the kind 1 Lot cotton batting, special valu* 5c. Owenshoro, Ky., Oct. 13.—After going three years without being able to speak a word OQlonel J. M. Holmes has suddenly recovered his voice. He was writing a letter declining the Prohibition nomination for mayor because of bis affliction when a question was addressed him, and to his surprise he was able to answer in a loud and clear voice. He will make the race for mayor. LEWIS THE JEWELER tiiat "cheap in price and cheap in Double cotton blankets, full size, 60c. GOOD JOINTS quality We don't handle that kind Sloe For Men 1 Lot Infants' all wool shirts, worth 26c and 48c, while they last 10c. When you want a good joint o$ of stock. We would like to have your OFFICER KILLED. fresh meat there Is one place in till trade regularly and the way we try Full line of pillow shams and stand covers from 25c. * Chicago, Oct. 18. Dr. Richard D. Harlan at Lake Forest university announced that the winner of the William Bross $t!,000 prize for the best book on a religious subject *-is Rev. Tames Orr, D. lD„ of Glasgow college, (n the contest there were 100 competitors. It Is held every ten years. Wins $6,000 Book Prize. Russian Chief of Police Murdered city where it is aljvays safe to leave to merit it is by selling nice stock. On While Returning With His Family your order—that's at our market choice meats, we quote the lowest the best shoe ever made Children's dresses from 26o, You are always sure to get the very prices possible. Try an order at this 1 Lot boys' 60c madrld shirts 25c. From n Theater. best in meats at tills market, and the shop. for the money. St. Petersburg, Oct. 13.—Colonel Von Eltmann, chief of police at Krasnoyarsk. has ben murdered. Lynched One Legged Negro. price is always at the bottom notch HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET, Oiled opaque window shades, th« 25c quality, only 19c. Elkton, Ky., Oct. 13.—Shortly after midnight a mob of about 100 men, supposed to be from Trenton, took Frank Leavell, a oue legged negro, from the Jail here and lynched him In a nearby wood. Leavell was arrested on the chnrge of attempting to enter the room of a young woman at Trenton. He confessed. III $3.60 Full line of comfortables at special prices. Colonel Von Eitmann was returning from the theater with his family when he was attacked. The assassin lired six shots, several of which took effect. Krasnoyarsk, where the assassination took place, Is a town In Eastern Siberia. Tomorrow's stock will consist of 28 S. Main. Both phones. spring chickens, home dresBed veal SOMETHING NEW IN TOWN Hosiery and Underwear at reasonable prices. Newark, N. Y., Oct. 13.—Henry Cunningham Row of Chicago, a former resident of Newark, announces a gift to the village of $25,000 for a building to be used as a gymnasium, drill hall and place for social gatherings. Mr. Rew gave a public library to the village a few yeurs ago. Gift of $25,000 to Newark, N. Y. and lamb, tine pork and prime beef. What is it? The New Washington very CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET, Meat Market has opened up at Oon- Now showing the fall N. Main, opp. William street ner's olCl stand, Pittston. Here are a and winter styles. i* Magnet Lebanon, Pa., Oct. 13.—Christian Nixdorf, 70 years old, of Lancaster, was fatally Injured by the premature explosion of a brass cannon, which he, with other old veterans was engaged In discharging along the routa of the O. A. R. parade at Myerstown. He was struck In the breast by the breech block of the cannon, which was blown off. Fhtally InjilHxl by Cannon. FOR FINE WATCHES few of1 our Scranton prices: Rib Population of Allegany. at money saving prices call lit our Jew- roasts, 10c; chuck roast. 8c and 10c Albany, N. V., Oct. 13.—The state enumeration bureau began giving out the popnlation of counties and the small towns within their boundaries in alphabetical order. The population of Allegany county on June 1 was 43,299, Including a net gain of 168 persons. elry store; can show you many case boll meat. Be; pork sausage. 2 lbs. Boston Shoe Store, 79 N. Malm St„ Fittston. designs with standard movements, and for 25c; legs of pork, 12 Vie. Be sure 37 8. MAIN ST. PBTTIT®! Kingston. N. Y., Oct. 18.—The first snowfall of th« season has occurred here. There were several flurries in the Catsklll mountains. Snow Falls In Kingston. will quote prices that you admit are and come. Our place will be open reasonable. Saturday, Oct. 14. The Washington HARRY W. YASEEN, 63 N. Main St Meat Market, Conners' old stand.