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f - - | * », ' V,';' * WKAT1LEK CONDITIONS THE HOME PAPER Forecast Until 8 « 'or for the FMi^' «• u Snow a i' Sunday. |V ~—• ..ot so cold tonight and .rrm ALL THE HOME AUAVS. "»RTTT VF,AT? J WEEKLY HST A hLISHBD i860. iJUAXV. f DAILY EST. BY TIIEO. IIABT 1882. PITTSTON PA., HATUKDA V, MARCH 24, 1906. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. EIGHT PAGES WORK OF MANIAC ERIE SHOPS CLOSED. HAOLEY ON GRAFT JENKINS HEARING COMES APRIL 2d. SLAIN BY INDIANS Order Issued at Duiimore Gives Threatened Strike as the Cause of Contested Klccllon to Come Before the Made Attack on a Funeral the Suspension. Says Industrial Bosses are Behind Corruption. Court Then—l»n|Ders Served oil Five Wealthy Mexicans A local strike sign was given out in Dunmore yesterday when the shops of the Erie company were shut down without previous notice for an indefinite period. Only the car shop is to be kept running and enough men in the machine shop to make the emergency repairs that may bo needed. The notice says: "On account of the threatened'miners' strike and the consequent decrease in business the shops will be closed." .Michael Fowl. Cortege. Monday. April 2nd, Ik the day set for the first hearing In the matter of the contested election of. Jenkins township. Michael Ford, who on the face of the returns, was electod tax collector, hut whose right to the office is disputed by Anthony Madden, whom he Is presumed to have defeated, has been served with the necessary papers. Attorney Pace, who is one of the representatives of the Madden side, served the papers himself. Shortly after the petition was presented to court he saw Ford standing in one. of the corridors of the court house and handed him the necessary documents. The matter may either be heard in court or referred to a commissioner, at the discretion of the court. Attorney John 'I'. Lenahan has been retained by the Madden side, together with Attorney Pace. Were Murdered. SHOT EIGHT PEOPLE. FAIR ACTS KILLED. ALL OF ONE FAMILY. Then Fired the House and Shot Himself Dead. Laws of Nation and State Massacred by Outlaws Within a Miles of Home.* Openly Defied. The order was a decided surprise-to both under officials and men, as no inkling of the proposed move had been received. The shut down will throw about 300 men out of employment.Baltimore. March 24.—A maniac in Brooklyn, near Baltimore, with a shotgun and three pistols broke into a funeral party, causing a punie among the mourners, shot two persons fatally, wounded six others, set lire to the house and terrorized the neighborhood. New York, March 2-1. — Attorney General Herbert S. llndley of Missouri at the annual meeting of the Missouri saelety here said: Los Angeles, Cal., March 24.—News has reached this city of the murder in Mexico of seven persons, live members of the 1'amlly of Pedro Meza, brother-in-law of Frederick Hartmun, president of the William Hoege company, of Los Angeles, and two friends. They were massacred by Indians within a few miles of their homes and their bodies left in the road between Ortis and Ladura until a number of Mexican troops could be sent to overawe the raiding outlaws und bring in their victims. This same move was made before the last strike and this omen is not considered a very encouraging sign of peace. The shops are now crowded with work and have boen for some time, to such an extent that some night work has been done. "Wlien you investigate jmy one of the evils or abuses which todfly command the attention of tin? best thought and the besl ability which our country can produce you will In the great majority of cases find as the original source or cause of such evil a business enterprise illegal in its plan of organisation or unlawful in its business methods. Behind the political boss, sustaining him in his power, directing his efforts for omnipotence in fhe leg isiative, executive and judicial depart inents of our state, county or city governments, is the industrial boss, the captain of Industry, who seeks to prolit thereby. When liis work of destruction whs complete and h was safe to approach the house the charred body of the ruanlac was found in the ruins with a jHtye bullet hole in his breast. VERDICT IN AfiNEW CASE FIRE AT PTIGOKE. Walter Potee, t wenty-tive years of ige, the maniac, killed himself or was killed lDy some one else, .lames H. Potee. Ills brother, was shot in the kidneys; William H. .Miller, a brother-inlaw, was shot in the eye; Chief of Police Irvln was shot In the hand. Hud McPherson. a brother-in-law, was shot in the lungs; Alexander Johnson's face was peppered, Policeman Frank Schlezkl was shot 111 the breast and face, and .Mrs. Charles flonnell and William M. Smith were slightly injured. Those killed are: Pedro Mesa, pres. Ident of Ladura, In Mexico, u rich mining contractor, and one of. the most prominent men of the district. Jury Awards Plaintiff $3,- St. Mary's Polish Church 570 Damages. Senqra Elvira Meza, wife of the president. Suffers Another Loss. Carmen Meza, 18 years old. Kloisu Meza, 20 years old. Hanehette Meza, 25 yeftYs old. Mrs. Wencelas Hoff, an old friend of Moza, and Mrs. Hartman. Theodore Uoff, 24 years old, her lni|Dortuiit Tlmlier CuUiiiK Case Church and Rectory Burned Three Against tin* Albert l.euis Co., on Months Ago and the Old Convent Seek Advantages by Bribery, Trial in the Lii/cnu-C'ourt for lliillding Was Destroyed Tills "If you will search for an explanation as to how and why it was that the city councils or state legislatures have been bribed „vou will in the great majority of cases find that some business interest has been seeking some special privilege or dishonest advantage which It could not secure by the honest judgment of the representatives of the people. I lie Past Two Weeks, son Three members of the Meza family survive. The children had been left at home in Ladura when the rest of the family drove In carriages to Uuyamas. Run* Amuck In Funeral Party. Morning—Pastor's House- I JCMiiled, tills Morn- While friends were gathering at the home of John 11. Potee to attend the , funeral of his six-mouth-old child. Waller Potee, a brother of John, ran Into the house and began shooting right and left with his revolvtf-. llis brother was the llrst victim and his hrotlier- In law, William II. Miller, the second. The funeral party immediately dispersed. and then Potee ran to the second floor and shouted defiance to all. lie brought a shotgun into play and shot at all persons who approached. He then set lire to the house, and his mother anil sister-in-law. who had locked themselves in the kitchen, escaped with difficulty. ket'pw Seriously Injured ing In Favor of by Jumping from REPRESENTATIVE D. A. DE ARMOND. Plain l lil' Keturnlng from Guyamas the party were joined by Mrs. Hoff and her son. Here it Is said they learned of the presence of a band of Yaquis in Los u Window One of the most interesting and important civil suits tried in the Luzerne court for a long time was brought to a close this morning, when the jury in the case of Agnew vs. the Albert Lewis Lumber and Manufacturing Co. rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $3,570. Nantlcoke was visited by another serious tire this morning, and a fatality may result from the blaze. The old convent of Si. Mary's Polish Catholic church was hurtled. Involving a loss of $10,000, and Miss Mary Cikowski. housekeeper for the pastor of the church,' was so badly irtjurert that It is feared she cannot recover. Representative Do Arinonrt, who is one of tlie ablest Democrats in congress, is ft native of Blair county, I'a., but lifts lived in Missouri since 1807. lie Is a lawyer anil ft former juilue ami is so witty and sarcastic that lie always speaks to full seats in the house. Otates mountains, through which they would have to travel to reach Ladurn. The worst of the Atates posse was passed when, from behind every ledge came the crack of rifles. The men charged desperately up the slopes, calling upon them a rain of lead, to divert the lire from the women. In this way they fell with their faoes to the unseen foe. The last stand of the survivors was made in the shelter of the overturned carriage, and they fought to the last, knowing there was "If 'you lind a legislative act fair and just in its provisions and its purposes which has been killed by the use of money you will find in the great majority of cases that it has I teen directed against some great business enterprise whose plan of organization or whose methods of business is stich that it fears to make an open tight with the possibilities of resulting exposure. LEHIGH BRAKEMAN LOST HIS LIFE SPECIAL SERVICE. The suit was started two weeks ago before Judge Terry, of the Wyomlngliradford judicial district, who was sitting specially in the case. The prosecutor was Hiram P. Agnew, and his allegation was that the Albert Lewis Co., which has extensive lumber and manufacturing interests in the Harvey's Lake region, has cut a large amount of timber from lands owned Wy him, the plaintiff. Agnew claimed three times the value of the timber cut by the defendants, as provided by the law when any person cuts timber on lands belonging to It will be recalled that on New Year's eve of tin- present year, the tine church edifice of St. Mary's congregation was completely destroyed by lire, together with the pastor's residence adjoining. After the lire debris had been cleared away, the basement of the burned church was enclosed and a temporary roof built, thus making it possible for the basement to be used for services. Tinpastor and his servants took up their residence in the old frame convent building, on the property, which had escaped the ravages of the Are. A large amount of household goods and church property were stored in the rooms of the convent, the Sisters having moved to a new convent huiid. An Interesting ceremony will bo held tomorrow evening in St. John's church, When the first reception of the Angels' Sodality will take place. Between 000 and 700 children will be received Into the new sodality. The services will commence at 7:30 with a procession Cif the candidates from the basement of the church to the main body. The girls will be attired in white and will wear wreaths and veils. Several hymns will be sung- and the children will be addressed by ltev. Father O'Malley. The reception will then take' place* ftenedic'llon will close the services. Miss Mary Kennedy will be the accompanist of Humid Miss Lungan will pre- ,1dm Kihitli. n( White llavon, Killed ill :C Wreck on (lie Hear t'reek Branch Vi'sU'txlliy The Haltiinore fire department was called upon, but Chief Shipley refused to allow his men to approach the building, as the maniac and his gun were a menace. Whenever Potee showed himself lie was tired at. While the house "To my mind the vital problem that confronts the American people t iday is the question 11s to whether these great commercial enterprises can continue, as they have continued In the past, in open defiance and violation of the laws of lhtD nation and the state. A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon jabout o'clock on the Bear ("reck branch, - the Lehfgh no mercy for them. Valley railroad Car loaded with EVANGELIST BUSY. ice were overturned. One man was killed and two othC rs slightly tnjured. The man killed was .lohn Hrfiiih. DDf White Huven, \v hi lectin- Injured men are John Byron nnit frank Kindred, Mi*. Liiiiniastci* Will Address a Num- though shot iu the hand, rtlshed Into the parlor and saved the casket. After the house was burned Potee was found dead with a bullet in his breast. Whether he had killed himself or was was burning Chief of Police Irvin "The cure will only be accomplished as the result of an aroused public sentiment and conscience which will require that men who would lie regarded as respectable must lie honest ber of Meetings on Itotli Sides of The whole suit hinged upon the ownership of (he land where the timber was cut, and the dispute resulted over a variation in the surveys made. A number of surveyors were called to testify in tlii' case and explain the' lines which they had surveyed. The amount of land in dispute was about 23 acres, but the land itself is of little value, being- on a mountain The timber on the same was what made It valuable, and when the timber was cut by the Lewis Co. Agnew brought suit to recover. other peoph (lie Itlver Tomorrow hImo of While Hawaii The meetings in Y. M. C. A. rooms, yesterday afternoon and evening, conducted by Mr. Ijiumaster, were, like all his former services', tilled with food for thought, through the addresses .lie presented. The topic for the afternoon was "Like Jesus." At the evening service the lesson was on the The train on which th employed was in charge C Mlehael McDonuliI am ineu werC sinking, shot by one (ft the residents cannot be Snglneer White sltlc at IhiD pipe organ tol«l. Potee had beuu demented for I Home time, and members of lils family Uncle Sam to Build Powder Plant. Jam m ployed in mov- M. P. CHURCH. This old convent building, used by tho pastor as a residence and in which much valuable church furniRhings were stored, was (he building destroyed this morning. It is supposed that the flro was caused by an overheated flue. Washington, March 24. Mr. Spooner concluded his speech In the senate on the railroad rale bill, and the fortifications) appropriation bill was taken up and paused. The bill carries an appropriation o' $125,000 for the erection of a powder manufactory, and Mr. IDanids spoke at length in support of tile provision, lie declared that the uiltlon was entirely at the mercy of a "powder trust" and urged that the amendment should lie adopted as a safeguard. . As passed the hill carries an appropriation of ,$rD.27X.!K),'{. Mr. Tillman alio spoke on the rate bill, suggesting that the interstate commerce commission should have authority to eiljoin the railroads from increasing their rates. He said the suggestion had been made hy a "cornfield lawyer" in Oklahoma. Haven inK cars (if ice from to Whit itnil it Was Hear Crock • they were i asylum were considering placing him in an Ha von Beginning tomorrow evening, the pastor of the Methojllst Protestant church, Rev. ft. C. Bureh, will preach Kept Neighborhood In Terror. Front the moment Potee broke into 'the room until the house was in ruins I'otee had the whole neighborhood in a state of terror. Great crowds from the county and city were drawn by the rusilladc that was raging about tin1 place. transferred to the main lint gine had gotten tip some 1 itt!■ "Holy Spirit." The greatest Interest was shown by those present, and there is every reason to believe that all who attend these special services will be profited by them. after leaving the Ice houses and was ahout leaving Bear Crook when three ears of the train jumped the" track. i series of sermons on the general theme, "The Sovereignty of Christ." The llrst sermons of the series will lie us follows: March 25, "The Divinity The Humes were discovered about 1:30 o'clock. The pastor of the church, Rev. Father Nowieki, was in New York at tho time. His housekeeper, Mary Cikowskl, re ma hied in the house, and had a girl friend, Verna Ceseczka, staying with her for company. The young women were in bed asleep when the tire started. They were awakened and found the house tilled with smoke and the Humes burn- cars and when the latter left if Christ April 1 nit-nt Kx|Cliiln»'d 'Christ's Atone- April 8.."ThCD Trng- The verdict of the jury is a victory for the plaintiff, the jury having en- ] Mi% Latimaster will speak at the ■men's meeting in the West Plttston Methodist church, Sunday morning. I at 9 o'clock, and also at the Sunday school t)f the West Pittston Presbyj lerlan church. In the afternoon he will speak to men. in the Broad street M. E. church, on the topic. "A Message to Men," which AVili be of spe| olal interest to all men. In the evening he will speak to the congregation at the Broad street M. E. church. track all Jumi'wl deavored to lix the. amount of the damages awarded at a fair rate of compensation for the timber cut, plus the additional penalty allowed by law. rurreil at ;i point w Iktc thoiv is :» slight bank at tin- HiC1« f the track edy of the Cross;" April 15. "The Glory or the Tomb—L.it'0 Immortal." This series will load, in company with None dared to venture from behind cover, for even while the flames were crackling ail about Walter Potee the tiring of his.guu was being constantly sounded. He was well supplied with ammunition. It was not until the flames were getting dangerously near to them that Mrs. Potee and Iter daughter-in-law had the courage to leave their shelter and make a run for their lives. Fortunately for them, the maniac was then otherwise engaged and did not see them. and when llie cat ioppicd over this ft the rails Ihe.v Christ, through the greatest occurrences of His life. The public is cordially invited to attend those sermons. its well as all the services Of The case was given to the jury at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, after Judge Terry had occupied one hour in delivering his charge. The jury deliberated oil the testimony throughout the remainder of the day and arrived at a verdict about 7 o'clock last evening. When court opened at 10 o'clock this morning, the verdict was handed in. George Williams, of Parsonage street, this city, was a member of the the ice piled out and on Ihe thrC Ing fiercely men the churcli Terrified by their danger, the young women hastily gathered a few articles of clothing and made their exit by jumping from a second story window, their room having been 011 that floor. just far .enough from the track he en the mound on which the RlieuniatiHiii Cm-ed in Ten I );i vs. Wliv Will You A shop meeting was held at the Exeter machine works yesterday at noon, at which place a large number of men gathered to hear the Evangelist. Meetings will continue, afternoon and evening, till Wednesday, in the Y. M. C. A. building, and will be open for men and women. piled. Smith wns i than the other then VALUABLE FIND. upon him ; ICindrell wa Suffer! In thus making their cscape. from the flames, the women plunged into a new danger. The housekeeper landed on top of a picket fence and was seriously injured. Three of her ribs were fractured, one of her arms was broken and one of her legs was broken. She has since been in a serious condition, and it is feared -that •et away Jli- Harry Knox, of lSeveriy, W. Va.f under date of Jan-. 23. l'J08, says he was laid up with rheumatism for more than two and n hall' months; part of jury that sat in the cast It was found that Potee had completely saturated the rear of the house with kerosene. Miners in Itaytnond Mine, Ai-chlmld from f-'mlth piled but fortunately the in about hlni Wither than on him OBITUARY. Struck a Seam of I'lvc Foot Coal Hyron jumped si line distahce further The following programme has been prepared for the. men's meeting to be addressed by Mr. Laumaster in the Broad street M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock: thai Covers 100 Acres, than tlic othi mill liis injuries wit • time coulil not gel out of bed. uM not walk without the aid of Patrick Mitlitlcton Cuban General Dead It has been generally believed that the coal supply in the upper Lackawanna valley was gradually becoming yn he took one-half of Patrick Middleton, for many years a resident of Browntown, died yesterday at his home, after a lingering illness of miners' asthma. Mr. Middleton was a much respected man. He is survived by his widow and the following children: John. Mrs. Geo. Gill, Mrs. Michael Mc Fad den, all of Pittston; Mrs. Thomas Dolan, of Hyde Park: Mrs. Patrick Leonard and Mrs. William Conners,, both of Carbondale. Havana, March 24.—General Julio Saitguily is dead at his home here. He gained his military title in the Cuban insurrection of ISfiS, rising from the ranks hy notable bravery and energy. He also took part In the last Cuban revolution, but in I .Sit 7 he was captured by the Spaniards, who tried and sentenced him to be imprisoned for life. Sanguily, however, claimed American citizenship, nud through the intervention of the government at Washing- still a short distance from where tin a fit) cent, bottle of t'rocker's Rheumatic Cure and was entirely ctired. she may not recover. The other young woman landed on the roof of the temporary church, but fortunately escapwith a few painful bruises. accident occurred, and the crew hurried to the assistance of the injured HARRY KNOX. For sale by Stroll TJrttR Co., Pitts- Selection—Melanie Ohapel orches- exhausted,Jind that, in the neighborhood of Archbald and Jermyn, the passing away of the mining industry was more and more only a matter of men Several employe Selection, "Give Me Thine Heart' Abbey—Male quartette. houses also ran tDD the seen ton and West Piltston In the meantime the (lames gained considerable headway, and, notwithstanding strenuous efforts on the part of the borough firemen, the old convent building, together with its contents, was completely destroyed. was only a few minutes before tin injured men were recovered and tin body of Smith taken from under thi Rigs for moving. Pittston' Ice Co. Hymn No. 157 'It is Well"—Chor- It is, therefore, says the Scranton Tribune, a pleasant surprise to those interested In the progress of these a few years. Scripture, Prayer, Announcement. Selection, "Softly and Tenderly." Thompson—Male quartette. Hymn Xo. 168, "I've Found a Friend"—Chorus. SPECIAL NOTICES. towns to learn that a new vein of coat, five feet in thickness, has been accidentally discovered In Archbald in the Raymond colliery. The (lead man was very known in White Haven and railroaders .as well. He has been employe CCC the Lehigh Valley com puny for some time past, and was C"»- shlered a careful man. He is survived by a wife and several brothers and sisters. well imong: PERSONAL ATTENTION ton he wan released The flames also communicated to the timbers forming- the roof of the temporary church, and some damage was also done to that structure. The church property Is located at the corner of Grove and Hanover streets, some distance from the central part of the borough. to all watch and jewelry repairing; Address—William D. Laumaster. Selection. "Where Will You Spend Eternity ?" Tenney—Male quartette- The colliery is one of the oldest in that part of the valley and was thought to be near the end of its days of usefulness. Originally it was operated by the Jones brothers, the fathers of Former District Attorney John It. Jones and Edward S. Jones. After operating It for many years they disposed of their interests to the Forest Mining Co., which in turn, sold It to the Scranton Coal Co. It has been a prolific mine, inasmuch as three years ago it was proved that the Diamond vein coveretl a great portion if not the entire Haekley tract. work guaranteed; Harry W. Yaseen, No Private Csr For President, jeweler, 63 North Main St. Care and Washington. March 24.--When the legislature appropriation bill came up lu the house Mr. Gaines (Gn.) offered nn amendment providing $100,(XX) for a private ear for tlD« president. A point of order by Mr. J.ltt.iuer was fatal to the proposition, although lie recognized Its probable necessity, and Mr. llardwiek (Gn.) congratulated him on the point of order. promptness with all repairs, HOSPITAL OASES. HABEAS CORPUS CASE. (SA@®ss John Gibbon*, of Oregon, employed In No. 4 shaft, was admitted to the hospital today, suffering from Injuries to his leg. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU A new lot of stereoptic views just received. American scenery and religious colored views. J. A. Lelbson, 93 N, Main street. Albert Reagan, of West Wyoming, who has been confined In the county i jail awaiting trial on the charges of j disorderly conduct and assault and | battery, was taken before Judge i Lynch yesterday on a writ of habeas j corpus, in the hope that he might be I released.' The evidence, which was | overwhelmingly against liim, as given by his wife and children, was lo the effect lhal tht- defendant on many j occasions, both when sober and drunk, had brutally assaulted his wife and j daughters, frequently putting them j out of the house and threatening to ; kill them. Judge Lynch held the prls- j oner under $500 bail for court and, In | default, he went back to the Water I street bastile. Attorneys W. Alfred ( Valentine and Walter Caster I in were counsel for the defendant. Comfort with the finest fresh meats. Hallock's John Yates, a ten-year-old Port Blanchard boy, played with a dynamite cap this morning and It exploded, with the result that the fingers of one of his hands were severely injured. The boy was taken to the hospital. where one of the Angers was amputated. Market, 40 S. Main St Shell oysters at Sharp's. MATCH GAME ON. A bowling contest for $100 a side has been arranged between Edward Connors, of this city, and Richard McNulty, of Wilkesbarre, on one side, and Patrick Canavan and William Bremer, both of Wilkesbarre, on the other. The number of games to be played has not been arranged as yet. The first of the series will be bowled in Llem's alleys, Wilkesbarre, Monday evening, and the second game will be In Donnelly's alleys on Wednesday evening. New vegetables arriving at Sharp's. jCom HPnces "Speaking pf tho torture lo which some of the savage tribes In the Philippines subject their captives, reminds me of the intense suffering I endured for three months from inflammation of the kidneys," says W. M. Sherman, of Cushing, Me. "Nothing helped me until I tried Electric Bitters, three bottles of which completely cured me." Cures Mver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Blood disorders and Malaria; and restores the weak and nervous to robust health. Guaranteed by Geo. W. Htroli, West Pittston and Mayos' Pharmacy. Price 50 cents. Torture By Savages, The latest discovery was made by and its existence was not suspected, the being surprised when they struck the vein. All varieties of fish at Sharp's, COMBS AND BRACELETS. So to the Beware of Ointments for Catarrh It covers a tract of about 100 acres arid* the coal is of excellent quality. This will be COMB and BRACE- Rcwnre of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury. shrtflu as mercury will surely destroy the aense of smell nnd completely derange the whole system when entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should nerer be used except on .prescriptions from reputable physicians.' as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the jwod ou can possibly derive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure, manufactured by K. 3. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, ()., contains no mercury, and Is taken Internally, ncting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken Internally atfd made In Toledo. Ohio, by P. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price TBc per bottle. . . . . . That Contains Mercury. LET season. We are thoroughly pre- The vein lies on the left of the small stream which runs close to the famous pot hole and it is so located that it /can be readily mined. pared for this and offer you a line of Reliable both, in solid gold and gold filed, at MAN RETURNED. prices that will appeal to the ladles, USUI SNIDE sum, We are closing out a lot of boxing gloves and striking bags at very low prices to make room for other goods. J. A. Leibson, 93 N. Main street. These, together with our usual com- Inllammatory lClieumatt.siii Cured In Tliroe l)ay3. plete line of solid gold and gold tilled Hilary Zacli, whose absence from Duryea caused much worry, has returned. Zacli disappeared from the borough last Sunday evening and for some days nothing was heard of him. It was feared that he mot foul play and his friends were about to start a general search when he turned up again in the borough. He had gone to a neighboring town to attend a celebration and forgot to return home on time. watches, diamond rings, gold and PUBLIC AUCTION. Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind., says: •! "My wife had inflammatory rheumatism In every muscle and Jotnt: her suffering was terrible and her body and face were i swollen almost beyond recognition : bad been in lied for si* weeks and had eight ohyslclans. but received no benefit mull i Rbe tried the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, j It gave immediate relief and she was ablo to wnlk alwmt in three days. I am sure It saved her life." Sold by Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Pittaton nno west t'lttston. diamond jewelry. Chains, festoons, sig- net rings, collarettes, etc, You will Of household goods—carpets, bed room suit, bedding, wearing apparel, range, chairs, refrlgemtor. pictuers, tables, etc., at tm) home of Mrs. Maria Cleaves. 17 Market St., Wednesday. March 28, 1906. 1! p. m. Terms cash. PEPSOIDS Cure Dy*p®p»**- inJ*M • nil l)r. Oirtraan r Prescription is ■ cnaraiityi'd elm fur llyfl|»eii»i,D, 1 ndigntttion " flfnmarh trouble. Price 90 Cents. agree with us, after Inspecting our line, that we have the right goods at Take Hall's Family Pills for constIpa tlon. Sold antl recommended by Mayo Bros' Pharmacy, 87 Armory Block. Pittston: Evans' Iliarmaey. ALM 1/n-zcnie Avenue,-West Pittston. the right prices, T9 N. Mail St. I)r. Moon. Dentist. Now Located in now quarters, second floor, Bingham House, room over rtlobe Ware- House, "LEWIS. THE JEWELER," Crown and bridge work. Dr Moon. 1 22 North Main street J. H. KRAST, Executor
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, March 24, 1906 |
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 | 1906-03-24 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, March 24, 1906 |
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 | 1906-03-24 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19060324_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 |
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Full Text | f - - | * », ' V,';' * WKAT1LEK CONDITIONS THE HOME PAPER Forecast Until 8 « 'or for the FMi^' «• u Snow a i' Sunday. |V ~—• ..ot so cold tonight and .rrm ALL THE HOME AUAVS. "»RTTT VF,AT? J WEEKLY HST A hLISHBD i860. iJUAXV. f DAILY EST. BY TIIEO. IIABT 1882. PITTSTON PA., HATUKDA V, MARCH 24, 1906. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. EIGHT PAGES WORK OF MANIAC ERIE SHOPS CLOSED. HAOLEY ON GRAFT JENKINS HEARING COMES APRIL 2d. SLAIN BY INDIANS Order Issued at Duiimore Gives Threatened Strike as the Cause of Contested Klccllon to Come Before the Made Attack on a Funeral the Suspension. Says Industrial Bosses are Behind Corruption. Court Then—l»n|Ders Served oil Five Wealthy Mexicans A local strike sign was given out in Dunmore yesterday when the shops of the Erie company were shut down without previous notice for an indefinite period. Only the car shop is to be kept running and enough men in the machine shop to make the emergency repairs that may bo needed. The notice says: "On account of the threatened'miners' strike and the consequent decrease in business the shops will be closed." .Michael Fowl. Cortege. Monday. April 2nd, Ik the day set for the first hearing In the matter of the contested election of. Jenkins township. Michael Ford, who on the face of the returns, was electod tax collector, hut whose right to the office is disputed by Anthony Madden, whom he Is presumed to have defeated, has been served with the necessary papers. Attorney Pace, who is one of the representatives of the Madden side, served the papers himself. Shortly after the petition was presented to court he saw Ford standing in one. of the corridors of the court house and handed him the necessary documents. The matter may either be heard in court or referred to a commissioner, at the discretion of the court. Attorney John 'I'. Lenahan has been retained by the Madden side, together with Attorney Pace. Were Murdered. SHOT EIGHT PEOPLE. FAIR ACTS KILLED. ALL OF ONE FAMILY. Then Fired the House and Shot Himself Dead. Laws of Nation and State Massacred by Outlaws Within a Miles of Home.* Openly Defied. The order was a decided surprise-to both under officials and men, as no inkling of the proposed move had been received. The shut down will throw about 300 men out of employment.Baltimore. March 24.—A maniac in Brooklyn, near Baltimore, with a shotgun and three pistols broke into a funeral party, causing a punie among the mourners, shot two persons fatally, wounded six others, set lire to the house and terrorized the neighborhood. New York, March 2-1. — Attorney General Herbert S. llndley of Missouri at the annual meeting of the Missouri saelety here said: Los Angeles, Cal., March 24.—News has reached this city of the murder in Mexico of seven persons, live members of the 1'amlly of Pedro Meza, brother-in-law of Frederick Hartmun, president of the William Hoege company, of Los Angeles, and two friends. They were massacred by Indians within a few miles of their homes and their bodies left in the road between Ortis and Ladura until a number of Mexican troops could be sent to overawe the raiding outlaws und bring in their victims. This same move was made before the last strike and this omen is not considered a very encouraging sign of peace. The shops are now crowded with work and have boen for some time, to such an extent that some night work has been done. "Wlien you investigate jmy one of the evils or abuses which todfly command the attention of tin? best thought and the besl ability which our country can produce you will In the great majority of cases find as the original source or cause of such evil a business enterprise illegal in its plan of organisation or unlawful in its business methods. Behind the political boss, sustaining him in his power, directing his efforts for omnipotence in fhe leg isiative, executive and judicial depart inents of our state, county or city governments, is the industrial boss, the captain of Industry, who seeks to prolit thereby. When liis work of destruction whs complete and h was safe to approach the house the charred body of the ruanlac was found in the ruins with a jHtye bullet hole in his breast. VERDICT IN AfiNEW CASE FIRE AT PTIGOKE. Walter Potee, t wenty-tive years of ige, the maniac, killed himself or was killed lDy some one else, .lames H. Potee. Ills brother, was shot in the kidneys; William H. .Miller, a brother-inlaw, was shot in the eye; Chief of Police Irvln was shot In the hand. Hud McPherson. a brother-in-law, was shot in the lungs; Alexander Johnson's face was peppered, Policeman Frank Schlezkl was shot 111 the breast and face, and .Mrs. Charles flonnell and William M. Smith were slightly injured. Those killed are: Pedro Mesa, pres. Ident of Ladura, In Mexico, u rich mining contractor, and one of. the most prominent men of the district. Jury Awards Plaintiff $3,- St. Mary's Polish Church 570 Damages. Senqra Elvira Meza, wife of the president. Suffers Another Loss. Carmen Meza, 18 years old. Kloisu Meza, 20 years old. Hanehette Meza, 25 yeftYs old. Mrs. Wencelas Hoff, an old friend of Moza, and Mrs. Hartman. Theodore Uoff, 24 years old, her lni|Dortuiit Tlmlier CuUiiiK Case Church and Rectory Burned Three Against tin* Albert l.euis Co., on Months Ago and the Old Convent Seek Advantages by Bribery, Trial in the Lii/cnu-C'ourt for lliillding Was Destroyed Tills "If you will search for an explanation as to how and why it was that the city councils or state legislatures have been bribed „vou will in the great majority of cases find that some business interest has been seeking some special privilege or dishonest advantage which It could not secure by the honest judgment of the representatives of the people. I lie Past Two Weeks, son Three members of the Meza family survive. The children had been left at home in Ladura when the rest of the family drove In carriages to Uuyamas. Run* Amuck In Funeral Party. Morning—Pastor's House- I JCMiiled, tills Morn- While friends were gathering at the home of John 11. Potee to attend the , funeral of his six-mouth-old child. Waller Potee, a brother of John, ran Into the house and began shooting right and left with his revolvtf-. llis brother was the llrst victim and his hrotlier- In law, William II. Miller, the second. The funeral party immediately dispersed. and then Potee ran to the second floor and shouted defiance to all. lie brought a shotgun into play and shot at all persons who approached. He then set lire to the house, and his mother anil sister-in-law. who had locked themselves in the kitchen, escaped with difficulty. ket'pw Seriously Injured ing In Favor of by Jumping from REPRESENTATIVE D. A. DE ARMOND. Plain l lil' Keturnlng from Guyamas the party were joined by Mrs. Hoff and her son. Here it Is said they learned of the presence of a band of Yaquis in Los u Window One of the most interesting and important civil suits tried in the Luzerne court for a long time was brought to a close this morning, when the jury in the case of Agnew vs. the Albert Lewis Lumber and Manufacturing Co. rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $3,570. Nantlcoke was visited by another serious tire this morning, and a fatality may result from the blaze. The old convent of Si. Mary's Polish Catholic church was hurtled. Involving a loss of $10,000, and Miss Mary Cikowski. housekeeper for the pastor of the church,' was so badly irtjurert that It is feared she cannot recover. Representative Do Arinonrt, who is one of tlie ablest Democrats in congress, is ft native of Blair county, I'a., but lifts lived in Missouri since 1807. lie Is a lawyer anil ft former juilue ami is so witty and sarcastic that lie always speaks to full seats in the house. Otates mountains, through which they would have to travel to reach Ladurn. The worst of the Atates posse was passed when, from behind every ledge came the crack of rifles. The men charged desperately up the slopes, calling upon them a rain of lead, to divert the lire from the women. In this way they fell with their faoes to the unseen foe. The last stand of the survivors was made in the shelter of the overturned carriage, and they fought to the last, knowing there was "If 'you lind a legislative act fair and just in its provisions and its purposes which has been killed by the use of money you will find in the great majority of cases that it has I teen directed against some great business enterprise whose plan of organization or whose methods of business is stich that it fears to make an open tight with the possibilities of resulting exposure. LEHIGH BRAKEMAN LOST HIS LIFE SPECIAL SERVICE. The suit was started two weeks ago before Judge Terry, of the Wyomlngliradford judicial district, who was sitting specially in the case. The prosecutor was Hiram P. Agnew, and his allegation was that the Albert Lewis Co., which has extensive lumber and manufacturing interests in the Harvey's Lake region, has cut a large amount of timber from lands owned Wy him, the plaintiff. Agnew claimed three times the value of the timber cut by the defendants, as provided by the law when any person cuts timber on lands belonging to It will be recalled that on New Year's eve of tin- present year, the tine church edifice of St. Mary's congregation was completely destroyed by lire, together with the pastor's residence adjoining. After the lire debris had been cleared away, the basement of the burned church was enclosed and a temporary roof built, thus making it possible for the basement to be used for services. Tinpastor and his servants took up their residence in the old frame convent building, on the property, which had escaped the ravages of the Are. A large amount of household goods and church property were stored in the rooms of the convent, the Sisters having moved to a new convent huiid. An Interesting ceremony will bo held tomorrow evening in St. John's church, When the first reception of the Angels' Sodality will take place. Between 000 and 700 children will be received Into the new sodality. The services will commence at 7:30 with a procession Cif the candidates from the basement of the church to the main body. The girls will be attired in white and will wear wreaths and veils. Several hymns will be sung- and the children will be addressed by ltev. Father O'Malley. The reception will then take' place* ftenedic'llon will close the services. Miss Mary Kennedy will be the accompanist of Humid Miss Lungan will pre- ,1dm Kihitli. n( White llavon, Killed ill :C Wreck on (lie Hear t'reek Branch Vi'sU'txlliy The Haltiinore fire department was called upon, but Chief Shipley refused to allow his men to approach the building, as the maniac and his gun were a menace. Whenever Potee showed himself lie was tired at. While the house "To my mind the vital problem that confronts the American people t iday is the question 11s to whether these great commercial enterprises can continue, as they have continued In the past, in open defiance and violation of the laws of lhtD nation and the state. A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon jabout o'clock on the Bear ("reck branch, - the Lehfgh no mercy for them. Valley railroad Car loaded with EVANGELIST BUSY. ice were overturned. One man was killed and two othC rs slightly tnjured. The man killed was .lohn Hrfiiih. DDf White Huven, \v hi lectin- Injured men are John Byron nnit frank Kindred, Mi*. Liiiiniastci* Will Address a Num- though shot iu the hand, rtlshed Into the parlor and saved the casket. After the house was burned Potee was found dead with a bullet in his breast. Whether he had killed himself or was was burning Chief of Police Irvin "The cure will only be accomplished as the result of an aroused public sentiment and conscience which will require that men who would lie regarded as respectable must lie honest ber of Meetings on Itotli Sides of The whole suit hinged upon the ownership of (he land where the timber was cut, and the dispute resulted over a variation in the surveys made. A number of surveyors were called to testify in tlii' case and explain the' lines which they had surveyed. The amount of land in dispute was about 23 acres, but the land itself is of little value, being- on a mountain The timber on the same was what made It valuable, and when the timber was cut by the Lewis Co. Agnew brought suit to recover. other peoph (lie Itlver Tomorrow hImo of While Hawaii The meetings in Y. M. C. A. rooms, yesterday afternoon and evening, conducted by Mr. Ijiumaster, were, like all his former services', tilled with food for thought, through the addresses .lie presented. The topic for the afternoon was "Like Jesus." At the evening service the lesson was on the The train on which th employed was in charge C Mlehael McDonuliI am ineu werC sinking, shot by one (ft the residents cannot be Snglneer White sltlc at IhiD pipe organ tol«l. Potee had beuu demented for I Home time, and members of lils family Uncle Sam to Build Powder Plant. Jam m ployed in mov- M. P. CHURCH. This old convent building, used by tho pastor as a residence and in which much valuable church furniRhings were stored, was (he building destroyed this morning. It is supposed that the flro was caused by an overheated flue. Washington, March 24. Mr. Spooner concluded his speech In the senate on the railroad rale bill, and the fortifications) appropriation bill was taken up and paused. The bill carries an appropriation o' $125,000 for the erection of a powder manufactory, and Mr. IDanids spoke at length in support of tile provision, lie declared that the uiltlon was entirely at the mercy of a "powder trust" and urged that the amendment should lie adopted as a safeguard. . As passed the hill carries an appropriation of ,$rD.27X.!K),'{. Mr. Tillman alio spoke on the rate bill, suggesting that the interstate commerce commission should have authority to eiljoin the railroads from increasing their rates. He said the suggestion had been made hy a "cornfield lawyer" in Oklahoma. Haven inK cars (if ice from to Whit itnil it Was Hear Crock • they were i asylum were considering placing him in an Ha von Beginning tomorrow evening, the pastor of the Methojllst Protestant church, Rev. ft. C. Bureh, will preach Kept Neighborhood In Terror. Front the moment Potee broke into 'the room until the house was in ruins I'otee had the whole neighborhood in a state of terror. Great crowds from the county and city were drawn by the rusilladc that was raging about tin1 place. transferred to the main lint gine had gotten tip some 1 itt!■ "Holy Spirit." The greatest Interest was shown by those present, and there is every reason to believe that all who attend these special services will be profited by them. after leaving the Ice houses and was ahout leaving Bear Crook when three ears of the train jumped the" track. i series of sermons on the general theme, "The Sovereignty of Christ." The llrst sermons of the series will lie us follows: March 25, "The Divinity The Humes were discovered about 1:30 o'clock. The pastor of the church, Rev. Father Nowieki, was in New York at tho time. His housekeeper, Mary Cikowskl, re ma hied in the house, and had a girl friend, Verna Ceseczka, staying with her for company. The young women were in bed asleep when the tire started. They were awakened and found the house tilled with smoke and the Humes burn- cars and when the latter left if Christ April 1 nit-nt Kx|Cliiln»'d 'Christ's Atone- April 8.."ThCD Trng- The verdict of the jury is a victory for the plaintiff, the jury having en- ] Mi% Latimaster will speak at the ■men's meeting in the West Plttston Methodist church, Sunday morning. I at 9 o'clock, and also at the Sunday school t)f the West Pittston Presbyj lerlan church. In the afternoon he will speak to men. in the Broad street M. E. church, on the topic. "A Message to Men," which AVili be of spe| olal interest to all men. In the evening he will speak to the congregation at the Broad street M. E. church. track all Jumi'wl deavored to lix the. amount of the damages awarded at a fair rate of compensation for the timber cut, plus the additional penalty allowed by law. rurreil at ;i point w Iktc thoiv is :» slight bank at tin- HiC1« f the track edy of the Cross;" April 15. "The Glory or the Tomb—L.it'0 Immortal." This series will load, in company with None dared to venture from behind cover, for even while the flames were crackling ail about Walter Potee the tiring of his.guu was being constantly sounded. He was well supplied with ammunition. It was not until the flames were getting dangerously near to them that Mrs. Potee and Iter daughter-in-law had the courage to leave their shelter and make a run for their lives. Fortunately for them, the maniac was then otherwise engaged and did not see them. and when llie cat ioppicd over this ft the rails Ihe.v Christ, through the greatest occurrences of His life. The public is cordially invited to attend those sermons. its well as all the services Of The case was given to the jury at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, after Judge Terry had occupied one hour in delivering his charge. The jury deliberated oil the testimony throughout the remainder of the day and arrived at a verdict about 7 o'clock last evening. When court opened at 10 o'clock this morning, the verdict was handed in. George Williams, of Parsonage street, this city, was a member of the the ice piled out and on Ihe thrC Ing fiercely men the churcli Terrified by their danger, the young women hastily gathered a few articles of clothing and made their exit by jumping from a second story window, their room having been 011 that floor. just far .enough from the track he en the mound on which the RlieuniatiHiii Cm-ed in Ten I );i vs. Wliv Will You A shop meeting was held at the Exeter machine works yesterday at noon, at which place a large number of men gathered to hear the Evangelist. Meetings will continue, afternoon and evening, till Wednesday, in the Y. M. C. A. building, and will be open for men and women. piled. Smith wns i than the other then VALUABLE FIND. upon him ; ICindrell wa Suffer! In thus making their cscape. from the flames, the women plunged into a new danger. The housekeeper landed on top of a picket fence and was seriously injured. Three of her ribs were fractured, one of her arms was broken and one of her legs was broken. She has since been in a serious condition, and it is feared -that •et away Jli- Harry Knox, of lSeveriy, W. Va.f under date of Jan-. 23. l'J08, says he was laid up with rheumatism for more than two and n hall' months; part of jury that sat in the cast It was found that Potee had completely saturated the rear of the house with kerosene. Miners in Itaytnond Mine, Ai-chlmld from f-'mlth piled but fortunately the in about hlni Wither than on him OBITUARY. Struck a Seam of I'lvc Foot Coal Hyron jumped si line distahce further The following programme has been prepared for the. men's meeting to be addressed by Mr. Laumaster in the Broad street M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock: thai Covers 100 Acres, than tlic othi mill liis injuries wit • time coulil not gel out of bed. uM not walk without the aid of Patrick Mitlitlcton Cuban General Dead It has been generally believed that the coal supply in the upper Lackawanna valley was gradually becoming yn he took one-half of Patrick Middleton, for many years a resident of Browntown, died yesterday at his home, after a lingering illness of miners' asthma. Mr. Middleton was a much respected man. He is survived by his widow and the following children: John. Mrs. Geo. Gill, Mrs. Michael Mc Fad den, all of Pittston; Mrs. Thomas Dolan, of Hyde Park: Mrs. Patrick Leonard and Mrs. William Conners,, both of Carbondale. Havana, March 24.—General Julio Saitguily is dead at his home here. He gained his military title in the Cuban insurrection of ISfiS, rising from the ranks hy notable bravery and energy. He also took part In the last Cuban revolution, but in I .Sit 7 he was captured by the Spaniards, who tried and sentenced him to be imprisoned for life. Sanguily, however, claimed American citizenship, nud through the intervention of the government at Washing- still a short distance from where tin a fit) cent, bottle of t'rocker's Rheumatic Cure and was entirely ctired. she may not recover. The other young woman landed on the roof of the temporary church, but fortunately escapwith a few painful bruises. accident occurred, and the crew hurried to the assistance of the injured HARRY KNOX. For sale by Stroll TJrttR Co., Pitts- Selection—Melanie Ohapel orches- exhausted,Jind that, in the neighborhood of Archbald and Jermyn, the passing away of the mining industry was more and more only a matter of men Several employe Selection, "Give Me Thine Heart' Abbey—Male quartette. houses also ran tDD the seen ton and West Piltston In the meantime the (lames gained considerable headway, and, notwithstanding strenuous efforts on the part of the borough firemen, the old convent building, together with its contents, was completely destroyed. was only a few minutes before tin injured men were recovered and tin body of Smith taken from under thi Rigs for moving. Pittston' Ice Co. Hymn No. 157 'It is Well"—Chor- It is, therefore, says the Scranton Tribune, a pleasant surprise to those interested In the progress of these a few years. Scripture, Prayer, Announcement. Selection, "Softly and Tenderly." Thompson—Male quartette. Hymn Xo. 168, "I've Found a Friend"—Chorus. SPECIAL NOTICES. towns to learn that a new vein of coat, five feet in thickness, has been accidentally discovered In Archbald in the Raymond colliery. The (lead man was very known in White Haven and railroaders .as well. He has been employe CCC the Lehigh Valley com puny for some time past, and was C"»- shlered a careful man. He is survived by a wife and several brothers and sisters. well imong: PERSONAL ATTENTION ton he wan released The flames also communicated to the timbers forming- the roof of the temporary church, and some damage was also done to that structure. The church property Is located at the corner of Grove and Hanover streets, some distance from the central part of the borough. to all watch and jewelry repairing; Address—William D. Laumaster. Selection. "Where Will You Spend Eternity ?" Tenney—Male quartette- The colliery is one of the oldest in that part of the valley and was thought to be near the end of its days of usefulness. Originally it was operated by the Jones brothers, the fathers of Former District Attorney John It. Jones and Edward S. Jones. After operating It for many years they disposed of their interests to the Forest Mining Co., which in turn, sold It to the Scranton Coal Co. It has been a prolific mine, inasmuch as three years ago it was proved that the Diamond vein coveretl a great portion if not the entire Haekley tract. work guaranteed; Harry W. Yaseen, No Private Csr For President, jeweler, 63 North Main St. Care and Washington. March 24.--When the legislature appropriation bill came up lu the house Mr. Gaines (Gn.) offered nn amendment providing $100,(XX) for a private ear for tlD« president. A point of order by Mr. J.ltt.iuer was fatal to the proposition, although lie recognized Its probable necessity, and Mr. llardwiek (Gn.) congratulated him on the point of order. promptness with all repairs, HOSPITAL OASES. HABEAS CORPUS CASE. (SA@®ss John Gibbon*, of Oregon, employed In No. 4 shaft, was admitted to the hospital today, suffering from Injuries to his leg. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU A new lot of stereoptic views just received. American scenery and religious colored views. J. A. Lelbson, 93 N, Main street. Albert Reagan, of West Wyoming, who has been confined In the county i jail awaiting trial on the charges of j disorderly conduct and assault and | battery, was taken before Judge i Lynch yesterday on a writ of habeas j corpus, in the hope that he might be I released.' The evidence, which was | overwhelmingly against liim, as given by his wife and children, was lo the effect lhal tht- defendant on many j occasions, both when sober and drunk, had brutally assaulted his wife and j daughters, frequently putting them j out of the house and threatening to ; kill them. Judge Lynch held the prls- j oner under $500 bail for court and, In | default, he went back to the Water I street bastile. Attorneys W. Alfred ( Valentine and Walter Caster I in were counsel for the defendant. Comfort with the finest fresh meats. Hallock's John Yates, a ten-year-old Port Blanchard boy, played with a dynamite cap this morning and It exploded, with the result that the fingers of one of his hands were severely injured. The boy was taken to the hospital. where one of the Angers was amputated. Market, 40 S. Main St Shell oysters at Sharp's. MATCH GAME ON. A bowling contest for $100 a side has been arranged between Edward Connors, of this city, and Richard McNulty, of Wilkesbarre, on one side, and Patrick Canavan and William Bremer, both of Wilkesbarre, on the other. The number of games to be played has not been arranged as yet. The first of the series will be bowled in Llem's alleys, Wilkesbarre, Monday evening, and the second game will be In Donnelly's alleys on Wednesday evening. New vegetables arriving at Sharp's. jCom HPnces "Speaking pf tho torture lo which some of the savage tribes In the Philippines subject their captives, reminds me of the intense suffering I endured for three months from inflammation of the kidneys," says W. M. Sherman, of Cushing, Me. "Nothing helped me until I tried Electric Bitters, three bottles of which completely cured me." Cures Mver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Blood disorders and Malaria; and restores the weak and nervous to robust health. Guaranteed by Geo. W. Htroli, West Pittston and Mayos' Pharmacy. Price 50 cents. Torture By Savages, The latest discovery was made by and its existence was not suspected, the being surprised when they struck the vein. All varieties of fish at Sharp's, COMBS AND BRACELETS. So to the Beware of Ointments for Catarrh It covers a tract of about 100 acres arid* the coal is of excellent quality. This will be COMB and BRACE- Rcwnre of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury. shrtflu as mercury will surely destroy the aense of smell nnd completely derange the whole system when entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should nerer be used except on .prescriptions from reputable physicians.' as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the jwod ou can possibly derive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure, manufactured by K. 3. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, ()., contains no mercury, and Is taken Internally, ncting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken Internally atfd made In Toledo. Ohio, by P. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price TBc per bottle. . . . . . That Contains Mercury. LET season. We are thoroughly pre- The vein lies on the left of the small stream which runs close to the famous pot hole and it is so located that it /can be readily mined. pared for this and offer you a line of Reliable both, in solid gold and gold filed, at MAN RETURNED. prices that will appeal to the ladles, USUI SNIDE sum, We are closing out a lot of boxing gloves and striking bags at very low prices to make room for other goods. J. A. Leibson, 93 N. Main street. These, together with our usual com- Inllammatory lClieumatt.siii Cured In Tliroe l)ay3. plete line of solid gold and gold tilled Hilary Zacli, whose absence from Duryea caused much worry, has returned. Zacli disappeared from the borough last Sunday evening and for some days nothing was heard of him. It was feared that he mot foul play and his friends were about to start a general search when he turned up again in the borough. He had gone to a neighboring town to attend a celebration and forgot to return home on time. watches, diamond rings, gold and PUBLIC AUCTION. Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind., says: •! "My wife had inflammatory rheumatism In every muscle and Jotnt: her suffering was terrible and her body and face were i swollen almost beyond recognition : bad been in lied for si* weeks and had eight ohyslclans. but received no benefit mull i Rbe tried the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, j It gave immediate relief and she was ablo to wnlk alwmt in three days. I am sure It saved her life." Sold by Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Pittaton nno west t'lttston. diamond jewelry. Chains, festoons, sig- net rings, collarettes, etc, You will Of household goods—carpets, bed room suit, bedding, wearing apparel, range, chairs, refrlgemtor. pictuers, tables, etc., at tm) home of Mrs. Maria Cleaves. 17 Market St., Wednesday. March 28, 1906. 1! p. m. Terms cash. PEPSOIDS Cure Dy*p®p»**- inJ*M • nil l)r. Oirtraan r Prescription is ■ cnaraiityi'd elm fur llyfl|»eii»i,D, 1 ndigntttion " flfnmarh trouble. Price 90 Cents. agree with us, after Inspecting our line, that we have the right goods at Take Hall's Family Pills for constIpa tlon. Sold antl recommended by Mayo Bros' Pharmacy, 87 Armory Block. Pittston: Evans' Iliarmaey. ALM 1/n-zcnie Avenue,-West Pittston. the right prices, T9 N. Mail St. I)r. Moon. Dentist. Now Located in now quarters, second floor, Bingham House, room over rtlobe Ware- House, "LEWIS. THE JEWELER," Crown and bridge work. Dr Moon. 1 22 North Main street J. H. KRAST, Executor |
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