Pittston Gazette

              m ae A Alii THE HOME NEWS. WEATHER CONUITICNI!1 v.J a". r forecast until 8 p. Historical Societ\ For the People of Pittston and Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Snow or rain and warmer tonight and Saturday. THE HOME PAPER. PITT! , PA., TWO FORTX i TEN PAGES 57TH YEAR. { daT«8yt. E *HED 18S0. ». HART 1882 OILLETTE'S TRIAL ARTILLERY IN AIR RAILROAD WRECK gers that to his work and generalship belongs the credit of the rescue of a ! dozen persons who would have perished but for liis efforts. exc: i will recall to many friends among: the older people recollections of other days when they and he and the city were young. oiviiiHJaiv a kmUMJ X After Drilling a Well for Two Years, Oil Whs Struck at a Depth of 2,800 Feet. Since 1869 Mr. Brenton had made his home in West Pittston, where was reared a fam'.ly of sons and daughters who have rben to stations of honor and responsibility. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton were married more than half a century ago, and the celebration of the 60th anniversary of their marriage, which occurred a few years ago, was one of the happiest events in their long wedded life. Mrs. Brenton survives her husband, as do the following sons and daughters: Frartk Brenton, of Wilkesboxre; Willis Brenton, of West Pittston; Mr3. Arch. Law, of Scttinton, and Mrs. John H. Flannagan, of Wilkesbarre. H. B. Spencer, the slflh vice pres!- dent of the Southern railway and son of Samuel Spencer, was a passenger on a northbound train from the south, which reached the scene of the wreck about two hours after it had occurred. He was present when the' charred body of bis father was taken from under the locomotive. \ President Spencer, of South- Prisoner Himself is Now on Joel Brenton Has Passed Away. Government to Equip Fleet .. of Aeroplanes. Much excitement has been occasioned at Skinner's Eddy, Wyoming county, by the announcement that oil has been discovered at that place. For the past two years the Table Rock Oil Co., composed of New York capitalists, hag been endeavoring to discover oil at Skinner's Eddy, but not until last Wednesday did their efforts meet with success. ern Rwy. a Victim. the Rack. DIED AT LAKE WINOLA A NEW EXPLOSIVE. GEN SCHUYLER ALSO HIS THANKSGIVING Mr. Spencer was a railroad man all his life. Graduated from the University of Virginia as a civil engineer in 1860 at the age of twenty-two, he entered the service of the Savannah and Memphis railroad immediately. He began at the bottom, being successively rodinnn, leveler, transit man and resident engineer. He changed employers several times. Fatal Mistake of a Train Spent Quietly—Lost Wish- Was in Businass Here For Invention More Powerful Over 50 Years. Than Dynamite. Dispatcher. bone Contest. The operations were commenced on tbe farm of Peter Brink on the flats near Skinner's Eddy about two years ago and operations have been going on continuously ever since that time. They have had all kinds of hard luck within that time spending about $4,- 000 In the project and losing drills, having expensive breaks and striking but little oil. Joel Brenton, one of the pioneer residents of West Pittston, who for many years was a business man of this city, died last night at 10 o'clock at the family cottage at Lake Winola. Mr. Brenton's death w«b not unexpected. He had been failing In health for more than a year past, and since early last spring, when he went to his cottage at the lake, he had been in a practically helpless condition. Loving hands min'lstered to his needs and made a3 comfortable as possible his closing days. Throughout the summer months he was able to spend a largo portion of the time In an Ire valid's chair on the porch of his cottage. His mind way clrar and ho Mr. Brenton was a member of the following organizations: Valley lodge, F. & A. M.; Gohonto lodge, I. O. O. F.; Pittston Council, Royal Arcanum; Black Diamond lodge. Knights of Honor, and Keystone lodge, Sons of St. George. Lynchburg, Va., Nov. 30. — Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway company and recognized as one of the foremost men in the development of the southern states, and six other persons were killed In a rear end collision between two fast passenger trains ten miles south of Lynchburg and a mile north of Lawyers Depot, l'hilip Schuyler, a retired capitalist (V New York, was amopg tbe killed, together with other guests of Mr. Spencer in his private car. Only Mr. Spencer's private secretary, E. A. Merrill of New York city, and one of the three porters survived the accident. Herkimer, N. Y., Nov. SO.r-Ohester Gillette was again called to the witness stand to tell the jury what he knew of the death of Grace Brown, whom he Is accused of murdering. Washington, A'ov. 30.—"It would appear thni: we are on the threshold of practical and successful aerial navigation," declared General William Crozler, chief of the ordnance department, who for the past two years, aided by a secret bureau, Uub been Btudj lag the •subject. Worked His Way Up. He owed his rise to the fact that he was discovered by John W. Garrett, then president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company, while he was employed on that road's metropolitan branch. He was a sort of assistant to the roadmaster at a salary of $00. He lived over a ramshackle depot at n little town called Kockvllle. He had married Miss Louisa Vivian In 1872, and for her and a little child Sam Spencer worked from twelve to fourteen hours a day. • Mr. Garrett recognized in him n valuable man. and from that time he rose until he drew large salaries as high official of various roads. Mr. Spencer was a Confederate veteran. When the drillers got to a depth of 7S6 feet they struck a small body of oil. but It did not seem to be present In paying quantities. Operations were continued, however, to a depth of 2,300 feet. During the drilling a body of platinum used in the Insulation for electric wires and which up to this time has been procurable almost entirely in Russia, was struck. It Is thought that Prosecutor Ward's continued cross questioning will fill most of the day. Ward hopes to make the defendant give contradictory answers as to the girl's death. Most well Informed persons In Herkimer believe lie will offer little evidence In rebuttal. OBITUARY. John Corcoran. Aerial warships, urined with . exploblves more deadly than any previously known, will, it is expected, soon be in the service of the United States. John Corcoran, one of Plttston's early residents, died last Wednesday evening- about 8 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Robertson, of North Main street. His death resulied from general debility after an Illness of some weeks. Mr. Corcoran was a native of county Mayo, Ireland, and has been a resident of Plttston for over half a century. He was a shoemnker by trade, but for some years had been living in retirement. He was of a (inlet and pleasant disposition. He i survived by three eons—Thomas J. Corcoran, exmayor; Jamts J. and Dominic, and by one daughter, Mrs. Robert-ion. One sister, Mrs. McDonnell, of Scranton, also survives. This new weapon of destruction is the discovery of the government's experts. General Crosier says It is the most powerful explosive the world has ever known, far surpassing lyddite, jovite, dynamite and other high power destroyers. The new destroyer is especially adopted for use In conjunction with aerial war engines. Gillette had a conventional Thanksgiving dinner with fifteen other prisoners. Sheriff Klchflrds served turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and other Incidentals of the season in abundance. Gillette sat beside an Italian accused of having taken -part In a Black Hand crime a few days ago in Frankfort. This week (t was determined to make another effort to find oil and a couple of experienced men were secured from Bradford county. They put a plug In the pipe at the depth at which oil had first been found and then exploded nitroglycerin there. The response was prompt and the pipes are now filled with oil. (I JOEL BRAXTON. The dead are President Samuel Spencer of New York city, Charles D. Fisher of Baltimore, Philip Schuyler of New York city, Francis T. Redwood of Baltimore, D. W. Davis of Alexandria. Va., private dispatcher to President Spencer, and J. W. Shaw, who died in hospital here. When The Hague conference next meets It is expected that General Cro.rI,-r wtll he able to say that such progress has been made that It will be practicable for explosives to be dropped with aim so accurate that only the destruction oI Red Cross hospitals, churches, seminaries and all the establishments usually Immune in time of bombardment will be prevented. PC!rfeetini) Aerial 8Hells' Aim. Philip Schuyler, president of the Union club. New York, lived at Ardsleyon-the-Hudson, N. Y. He was a member of one of the oldest and best known New York families, being a grandson of General Schuyler of Revolutionary fame. Mr. Schuyler also was a grandnephew of Alexander Hamilton. He was born in 1836 and was graduated from the Harvard Scientific school and the University of Berlin and served with distinction with the army of the Potomac during the civil war. For many years he was prominently identified with club life in New York. The alleged murderer of Grace Brown was cheerful, apparently having rallied permanently from the depression following his long ordeal. He talked and laughed and ate as If heartening himself for the cross examination. Gillette broke a wishbone with a fellow prisoner and got the short end. He laughed, ho'wever. when companions reminded hlni of the ill omen which they took It to be. The young man said he was not superstitious. He was eager, however, to learn what-impression he had made ou the Jurors and asked the sheriff about It, but Richards declined to express an opinion. It was the Idea of many officials that the jury had not taken much stock In Gillette's story that the girl committed suicide to avoid disgrace. Gets Short End of Wiehbone. Best grade meats at Hallock's. The trunk of an unknown person whose head and limbs are burned off has been recovered. The name cannot be learned, but the body Is believed to be that of a missing porter. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. The funeral of Mr. Corcoran took place this morning. It was largely attended. The body was borne to St. John's church, whore a h'igh mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Father Jordan. Interment was made In St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Patrick Finn, of Wllkesbarre; Thomas Kngllsh, Patrick F. Joyce, James Fltzpatrlck, sr.,,James Cawley and Oliver Burke. New Tork, Nov. 30. 1906. High. Low. 134 138 % 44% 44% 113% 112% 104% 103 Close. 133% 44% 113% 104% Among the Injured are Lucretla Allen, colorefl, Danville, Va.; Willis J. Winston, 23.1 East One Hundred and Twenty-seventh street. New York city; Garland Thoinas, colored, Greensboro, N. C.; P. E. Vauls, colored, Waynesboro. Va.; Cora Logan, colored, Shelby, N. C.; Sam Cox, eolored porter on the private car, Washington; —- Cniett. nddrcss unknown, supreme organizer of the Heptasophs; Son Hoglan. colored. Charlotte, N. C.; E. A. Merrill, New York city, private secretary to President Spencer. Some of them are badly injured. They were taken to the City hospital. Many Hurt In Wreck. Am Sugar . . Am Car & F Amal Copper Atchison com The bureau of ordnance and fortification, the most powerful board In the war department, has been In touch with the Wright brothers In Dayton, whose experiments with aeroplanes have caused much speculation. The government Is convinced that the Wrights have made great progress. While General Crozier will not discuss the negotiations with the Wrights, he said: B. R. T. .. 80% 79% 79% B. & O. ... Can Pacific . Ches & Ohio 119% 182% 56 119 182 65% 119% 182% 66 PITTSTON VICTORS IN BASKET BALL St Paul C. F. I. 183% 55 1«2% 54% 183% 54% Runaway Engine Killa Two Men. 43% 44% Winnipeg. Man., Nov. 30.—A runaway switch engine In the Canadian Northern yards caused two wrecks, killed two men, seriously Injured six persons and destroyed $."D0,000 worth of property. As a Northern Pncific train from St. Paul was steaming into the yards It met with a switch engine coming backward around a curve. Both engineers Jumped after reversing their locofnotlves. The passenger engine was wrecked and the train derailed. A woman passenger sustained a sprained back, and the fireman suffered a cut bead. L. & N, Erie 44% 146% 145% 146% welcomed the visits that were mado to h';m by his many friends. Some two weeks ago, Mr. Brenton suffered another stroke of paralysis and since that time hlB condition had been very serious. He lay In a comatose condition until the end came. The Comets defeated the St. Clement's team, of Wllkesbarre, Wednesday evening at the T. M. C. A. gymnasium In a fast and exciting game. The detailed score is as follows:: M. K. & T. ... 43 42% Mo. Pacific 94% 94% Mex Central ... 25% 26% Am Smelter ...152% 151% Norf A West ..94% 94% Ont & West ... 48% 48% Pennsylvania ..1**% -J*7% Peo -. '. . . #»% 42% 94% 25% 152% 94% 48* 1*8% 92% "You may simply say that It is now up to the Wright brothers to say whether the government shall take their Invention. They know the government's attitude and have Its offer." Double guards were placed about the Jail, and Charles D. Thomas, one of Gillette's lawyers, was the defendant's only visitor. He had a long talk with the prisoner, and It Is supposed he save the youth advice. Little sympathy is expressed for the prisoner. It is felt thftt even if he did not cause the girl's death physically he did so morally, for he first destroyed her moral life and then, his own story runs, held out to her the prospect of having to face a furious father. Comets 31, St. Clement's 21 Comets—Baskets, Williams 5, Mc- Murtrln 1, Haston 3, McLaughlin 2, Clark 4, St. Clement's—Wheeler 6. Hood 2. Fouls thrown—McMurtrle 7, Seymour 4, Hick 1, Mr. Spencer's destination was Friendship. N. C., where he was going on a bunting trip w+tlr- Messrs. Schuyler. Fisher, Redwood and Merrill us his guests. Undertaker Cutler went to the lake today to prepare the . remains for burial, and brought them to the fam.lly home on Exeter street this afternoon. The funeral will be held from the family home on Monday afternoon, and interment will be made In West Pittston cemetery. Government Watohing Airships. Aside from the negotiation with the Wright brothers this bureau has had secret agents in all parts of Europe in touch with the workers in every line in the Held of aerial navigation. The government knows exactly what progress has been made and where the most valuable work has been done. Reading .. Rock Island 148 32% 146% 31% 94 34% 162 37% 186% 47% 104% 43% 148 32% So. Pacific 94% 94% Between thte halves, the Crescents defeated the Young Americans, of Plttston, by the score of 27 to 17. The wreck was the result of a dispatcher's error. Train 33, known as the Florida Limited, left Washington with President Spencer's private car attached to the rear end. So Rwy com 34% 34% T. C. & I 166 164% The Plttston Puritan basket ball team journeyed to Danville yesterday and won two decisive victories over the strong Danville team, the afternoon score being- 48-39 and the evening score 59-34. In the evening game the locals completely dazzled the Danville team with their brilliant passing and accurate shooting of baskets. In the afternoon the baskets thrown by Pittston were: Repp 8, Clark 7, Anthony 4, Miller 3, Ellis i, and Miller two fouls. In the evening: Ellis 9, Repp 6. Miller 5. Clark 6, Anthony 3. Miller 3 fouls. Mr. Sheetz, Wm, Snyder, Wm. Law, James Callahan and R. A. Searfoss accompanied the team. Texas Pacific Union Pacific 38% 187% 187% Joel Brenton was born in the county of Cornwall, England, Dec. 4, 1829, a son of Francis and Grace (Williams) Brentont natives of England. They were the parents of six children, namely, Henry, Frank, Elizabeth, Richard, Samuel and Joel. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated In England, and at the age of 18 years came to this country, settling in New York city, where he learned the trade of painter and paperhanger. Three Hurt on New Haven, U. S. Steel 47% 47% As to the high power explosive, this Is one of the government's pet secrets. Naturally Its component parts are jealously guarded, hut the government views the discovery as one of far reaching Importance, far surpassing even the terrific agents of destruction already known. When train 33 reached Lawyers Roads a stop was made to repair n defective coupling. This portion of the road is protected by the block system. For this reason It was thought unnecessary to send back a flagman. Meriden. Conn., Nov. 30. — Three trainmen were badly hurt in a collision of freight trains south of Meriden on the main line of the New York. New- Haven and Hartford railroad, and the tracks were blocked for about two hours. Wanted to Tell Girl'a Parent*. U. S. Steel pfd 105 105 43% Gillette told Ward he Informed Grace Brown It was his Intention to divulge her condition to her pareuts. Why he should do so, although, as he asserts, willing to wed her, is a mystery to the townsfolk. G. W. Wabash 43% 18V4 18'A 18% Fancy chocolates at Harter's. Wrong Signala For Train. SPECIAL NOTICES. The train to which President Spencer's private car was attached was late In leaving Washington because of the pressure of holiday traffic, and train 37, the Southwest Limited, was following closely behind it. The Southwest Limited engineer received the signal for a clear track, and he sent his train along at full speed. "ENOCH ARDEN." Much will be made by the district attorney of the map of the Adlrondacks found In Gillette's possession, which showed plainly the road from South bay, on Big Moose lake, to Eagle bay, where Gillette took a boat for Arrowhead. The prosecution hopes to make the Jury believe that Gillette told Deputy Sheriff Klock he studied out the route from the map. Klock, It Is said, expressed astonishment that a stranger should find the road so easily, saying that he himself, a veteran woodsman, often lost Ills way in the forest. Gillette on the stand admitted he had bought the map a few days before, but denied having examined it. He professed to be amazed when his attention was culled In court to the plainness of the Eagle bay road on the chart. At The Hague peace conference there was a proposition to prohibit tlje dropping or ejecting of explosives from war balloons or airships. Excellent Rendition of a Dramatized THERE W|AS A DEMAND When Mr. Brenton came to Pittston and engaged in the painting and paperhanglng business, the town was not much more than a village. Mr. Brenton opened a store on North* Main street, opposite William street, soon after he came to this city, and he was located at the same place in the same business for more than BO years. Ho was one of the leading contractors In lvls line of Work In the city. An excellent man of business and an excellent workman, his services were in demand, and throughout a business career of more than half a century, he earned a reputation for uprightness and honesty in all his dealings with patrons and he never lacked for wQrk. Ho was a very industrious man and until the weight of years began to tell on his constitution he was to be found at his place of business. Not until the later years of hU life, his health began to fall, did he take things easier, and spend a portion of his time at his comfort'4 able Lake Wlnola cottage, where he found much pleasure and comfort in the closing months of his long life. was not until April of the present year that he was prevailed upon by the members of his family to give up his business life and spend the remainder of his days in quietness. Then he disposed of both his Main street property and his store business. At the time of his retirement, he was, perhaps, tho oldest business man on Main street When tho Gazette celebrated Its Jubilee anniversary In 1900 Mr. Brenton was mentioned as being of the few pioneer business men remaining. he having at that time been in business for 46 years. Version of Celebrated Poem at Wednesday for fine home dressed General Crozler was a delegate, and with this discovery In view he opposed the plan to enter Into any such agreement, and it was not adopted. the Y. M. C. A, stock of poultry. People certainly ap- The Y. M. » A. hall was well filled last evening, when a dramatization of Tennyson's beautiful, tender poem, "Enoch Ardcn," was presented under the auspices of the Ladles' Auxiliary.. Miss Anna Morse, teacher of elocution, In Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. was the reader, and she was assisted by Harold Briggs. of Scranton, pianist. The pianist rendered, In connection with the reading of the poem, the beautiful music arranged especially for the.-production by Richard Strauss, the German master. Before entering upon the reading of the poem, Miss Morse gave an explanation of the music and its connection with the vai'ious parts of the poem, the pianist at the same time giving an example of each feature of the music. This preliminary explanation of the music gave the audience a clear understanding of its relation to. the verses that were being read. Miss Morse read the entire poem, with but one Intermission, and every one who listened to the reading was delighted with the voice and style of the reader. The audience entered closely 'into the spirit of the occasion, and followed the reader closely as she unfolded the tender story. In the spirited verBes, as well as thi)se so full of pathos, Miss Morse re'jealed how closely she had studied tlje author and how skillful she was In the use of the arts of the true elocutionist. The musical accompaniments,- besides being a novel feature, impressed most deeply on the auditors the spirit of the poem as it progressed from gay to grave. The entertainment, taken all together, was a most delightful one and could not but increase the admiration for the English master of verse who gave "Enoch Arden" to the lovers of literature. preciate choice stock, and wo had it, The Pittston Comets defeated the Clover A. C., of Calvary House, at the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium, on Thanksgiving morning by the score of 46 to 19. Comets—Baskets, Williams 12, McMurtrie 1, McLaughlin 4, Clark 2, Haston 2. Clover A. C.— Wambold 3, M. Williams 3. Fouls thrown—McMurtrie 4, Wambold 4, Thomas 1, Chandler 2. We were busy today killing and There was not time to slow down when the green flags on the rear of train 33 came in view. No. 37's locomotive, while still under full headway, crashed into President Spencer's private car, which was almost completely demolished by the impact of the collision. dressing ducks, geese and chickens for Twenty-four Dead In Explosion, tomorrow. Call and leave your order Dortmund, Germany, Nov. 10.—Twenty-four persons were killed, ninety-six dangerously wounded and 200 slightly Injured as a result of an explosion during the night at the roburlt factory near Annen. Many were so seriously injured that there Is no hope of their living, and several persons have not yet been accounted for. Among the wounded are about 200 employees of the factory. The damage is estimated at $500,000. or telephone. WU11 also have a full line of choice fresh  HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET, At the Calvary House, Wdlkesbarre, the Y. M. C. A. Crescents defeated the Calvary Laurels, 10-8, the game being very closely contested. Lineup and baskets thrown by Pittston: Lovell, Hastle 2, forwards; Law 1, center; Harris, Hill 2, guards. The Crescents Will play at the Wilkesbarre Y. M. C. A. this afternoon. 40 South Main street. Mr. Spencer's car, in which he and his guests were sleeping at the time of the accident, was broken In two and Immediately took tire. OUR DELICIOUS home made mince meat Is the best In Fully a score of young women from Cortland will-be called by the defense to testify that Gillette's reputation was good before his arrest in connection with the girl's death. Clergymen and business men also are expected to give that kind of testimony. The defendant's attorneys will lay great stress upon the prisoner's youth. the valley. Our Scrapple. Pork Sau- Mr. Spencer was pinioned beneath the debris and had no opportunity to escape. His body Was so badly burned that It could not be recognized. sage, and Bologna is No. 1 Sues Senator After Thirty Years. Home killed Turkeys. Ducks and Hunting outfit* it Garrison's, Morguntown, W. Va., Nov. 30.—An interesting suit was entered here for $30«t agaiust United States Senator Dolliver of Iowa. The suit was brought by F. K. u'Kelley, a tailor, -who says that thirty years ago Senator Dolllv.fr bought two suits of clothes from him and tliat he never paid for them. Ttve $?.00 he asks for is the principal and Interest. Worse Disaster Narrowly Averted. Chickens for the Sunday dinner. Best The wreck occurred on the crest of a Bteep grade, when the Atlanta train could not have been running more thau thirty miles an hour. Had It been a mile or two farther south the number of dead might have been frightful, as the train was about two hours behind its schedule, a condition In the grade there that would have meant a speed of more than sixty miles an hour. quality fresh meats. Be van, the Tailor, Will be found in Room No. 3, over Antrim's dry goods store. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET, N. Main, opposite William St, Home made candies at Harter's Many Rumors About Prisoner. If reckless rumors could send a man to the electric chair Chester E. Gillette, guilty or guiltless, would be on his way to the death cell, for they flew thick and fast through this quiet town, and many of them were flashed over the wires to ot*»r cities without the smallest attempt at verification. HOME MADE CANDIES are a leading specialty at this confec- tionery store. Our candy maker Is busy every day making fresh sweets. Bind Watchman and Rob Store. Dispatcher Davis was alive but fatally Injured when he was taken front under the wreckage. He asked thnt word be sent to his wife and child. The death of Mr. Davis was touching. He stated to his rescuer that he knew he was dying and knew that the end could not be far off. "Place your finger on my mouth," he said. "It feels so cool and good." He pleaded with his rescuer, who was also a passenger on the train, not to leave hlra, and for ten minutes this man stayed with him until he saw that nothing more could be done. One of the worst phases of the accident was the heartless manner In which a few passengers and some of the attaches, especially some of the porters of the Atlanta train, ransacked cars for plunder. of a very fine quality. Nothing but New Haven. Court., Nov. 30.—After binding and blindfolding the watchman seven masked mc.n entered the store of A. N. Fnruliam, a bin market gardener, of Wostvllle. blew open the safe, aecured $."00 la money and made their escape v.'iiiiout leaving a clew to their Identity. The police have not been, able to get trace of the robbers. puro ingredients are used and you'll One of the most persistent rumors was that District Attorney Ward would call Jail employees to testify that Gillette In his cell litre told his lawyers he struck the girl when she returned to the surface nfter her plunge from the rowboat Into the waters of Big Moose lake. find our candy tho best in the city. warranted to stand the most rigid test of the pure food Inspectors. Try a pound or so. All kinds, all flavors. Throughout his long residence In this community Mr. Bcenton gained the good will and esteem of people of all classes and nationalities. He .came of sturdy English stock, and brought with him the virtues of his race. Whllo a man who attended very strictly to his own business affairs, yet ho was by no means a recluse, but mingled freely w:th his fellowmen In various organisations and In the social and political affairs of the community. Because he was not a politician and held no public offices, "t did not mean that he had no Interest in town affairs. On the contrary, he was a man of much Intelligence and took an active Interest In everything that pertained to the welfare of his own community and the nation at largo. He was affiliated so long and so actively with the business life of the community that it can be truly said he was one of the active forcea In the upbuilding of Pittston from a little mining hamlet to a large and prosperous city. The death of Mr. Brenton will be received with sorrow by many friends, notwithstanding he was ripe In years. It IWe pay special attention to small Icc Cream orders for the family din- FOR DRESSY ' HEW No such statement has been made by the district attorney, and if he expects to introduce such testimony lie is keeping It to himself. It is believed by those"who have followed the trial with discerning minds that he now relies chiefly on his cross examination of the prisoner to prove his case. CAMPAIGN COSTS. ner. According to the statement filed by A. It. Melhinsh, secretary-treasurer of the United Labor party $471.60 was expended by the labor men In last campaign, in which they succeeded In electing John. Casey to the Legislature.BARTER'S CONFECTIONERY ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. STORE. THE NEW MARKET. The famous W. L. -Douglas Shoes. There is no better shoe in the market for wear and comfort and styles. We have them In 52 styles In all leathers Earl Artley, aged 28 years, a prominent yountr man of Mocanaqua, made what may result In a successful attempt to take his own life, yesterday, when he fired a bullet' Into his chest. The man up to two weeks ago possessed a happy disposition, but he suddenly grew despondent and the climax of his Indisposition came yesterday when he at-' tempted suicide In his room at his home. No reason is known for his rash act. The bullet entered the left side of his chest, about three inches the heart and passed through his left lung. The attending physician entertains Kttle hope for his recovery. |The fresh meat department which Is a new feature of our popular mar- William Toner, of Plymouth, who was elected to the Legislature from the Fifth district, also filed his'statement with Clerk of the Courts Reese Lloyd today. He made an affidavit that his campaign cost htm less than *50. Australia Hunts Oil Octopus. ket shows a steady Increase of busi- Cars Were Looted. Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 30.—Influence is being brought to bear to Induce the federal government to prosecute the local representatives of the American oil combine under the antitrust law. ness every week. \M« are giving It $3, $3.5(1 and $4 F. M. Curtis of Jamestown, N. Y., saw one negro porter go through a lady's grip. He saw him throw away Buch things as were of no value to him and appropriate those things that he wanted. Mr. Curtis declared that he would have certainly killed,the porter If be had had something to do it with. careful attention, choosing best grade We guarantee every pair. meats, and selling at prices that can't bo beat in Pittston. We'll deliver WTil SHOE STORE, 79 N. Main SL All Engraving Free of Charge. "Terrible Terry" In Trouble. your order promptly. When you de- While you wait, at Harry W. Yaseen's Jewelry store. 63 N. Main St. Washington, Nov. 30.—Terry McGovern, former lightweight champion of the world, was arrested and locked tip on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was subsequently released on $25 boadr to appear In court. siro fresh fruits or vegetables tele- Mr. Curtis, who was on his way to High Point, N, C., on a business mission, was the hero of the hour. It was ©"aimed by some of his fellow passen- phone us your order, and leave your All best brands cigars, .Gillespie's. fresh meat order here at the same High grade candles at Harter's. time. Fresh shell oysters. SHARP'S MARKET, both phones. Try Harter'a make chocolates. Get your furnace repaired. Ash. Bat Bohan's bread and cake*. ay---