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A, WEATHER COXDITIOXS. ALL THE HOSIE NEWS. Pot the People of Plttston and Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow fo» Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday; fresh southwest to south winds. TITE HOME PAPER. I WF.fiKI.Y KSTABIJISHHD 1850. 1 DAILY EST. HI THRU. HART 1882 ' PITTSTO ,p A., FEBRTJ RY 8, 1907. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. \ 8 PAGES. 57TH YEAR. FOR EDUCATION. A SAD, SAD STORY pie In New York society and perfectly proper, else she would not let her girl go with them. ASSESSMENT QUESTION SIMPSON FREED Dedication Was Thaw's Wi& Reveals Her ■'When she came for riie in the hansom." said the witness. "I remembei hoping we were going to the Waldorf 1 had heard so much about it and wanted so to go there. But the hnn nom stopped in front of a dingy looking building in West Twenty-fourth street, and 1 was told to get out. Mother had dressed ine. My skirt" were just to my shoe tops then." Still In Short Dresses. a Great Sf.rcess society Will Be Pushed by Distinct Declared Innocent of Mur- Rockefeller's Gift of $32,- 000,000. Attorney. Inmost Life. _L TO SAVE I$ER HUSBAND j der Charge. Mr. Salsbiirg Semis Formal Request •• D HIS WIFE VERY BITTER The Military Hop Held Last Evening Was a Brilliant Affair and a Fitting Climax to The Celebration. LARGEST EVER MADE to Commissioners Asking Per- mission to be Present at the Total Gifts to Board Now $43,000,000. Wronged byj Stanford White When She Was Sixteen. This was in August. liJOl. "He was big and fat and ugly. I remember him Coming Tax Revision Says "It May Be Our Turn Hearing, Next." ju Sin * t ;^s^vS( Vv. \v. \ District Attorney Salshurg lias made it clear that he intedns to follow up closely the recent inquiry by the grand jury into the question of unequal and illegal assessments on property for county purposes. The district attorney today sent to the county commissioners a formal communication, in which he requested permission for the district attorney's office to be represented at the sessions of the commissioners when they come together in the near future as a board to revise the valuations turned in by the assessors of the various cities, boroughs and townships in the county. Accompanying the letter was a copy of the voluminous report made to the court by the grand jury, in which it was declared that the county assessment should be Increased by some forty millions of dollars, in order to make assessments equal. Now York, .Inn. 8.—The largest sum of money «m or given by a man to char Ity or philanthropy in the history ol the world has been presented by John 1D. Itoekefeller to the general educa tlon board. The amount of the gift is $32,000,000. New York, Feb. 8.—Evel.vu Xesbit Thaw, the young wife of the man on trial for his life here on the charge of murdering Stanford White, resumed the witness stand to continue the testimony whose first installment shocked even New York, accustomed as the metropolis is generally believed to be to such sensations. lliverhoad, N. Y., Jan. 8.—On the third ballot, taken after ninety mln utes' deliberation, the jury lit the su preine court acquitted Dr. Jaines W. Simpson of the charge of murdering his father-in-law. Hartley T. Horner 4)u Dec. 27, 11)05. The verdict carried with it the conclusion that the testl mony directed against the Fifth ave nue dentist by his wife and her mothet had not prevailed. "A wonderful success" are words that fitly describe the dedication of the new State armory yesterday. For many weeks past the officers and members of the Pittston militia companies have been on the anxious seat, concerning the celebration, fearing that some hitch might occur or that something might be left undone that should have been looked after. Now [hat the dedication is a thing of the past, it is generally conceded that the militia companies made a happy strike in the selection of the executive officers for the celebration, that the arrangements were perfect, and that the big event was a success from beginning to end. Such was the general sentimeht voiced by everybody, and congratulations are in order to every | man who had anything—whether little or much—to do with forwarding arrangements that brought about such magnificent results. It is manifestly impossible to give individual credit publicly to all who deserve it. Sufficient to say that the military companies appreciate all that has been done for them and that they are grateful for all the numerous manifestations of interest in their work on the part of the people of the community.this handsome building, erected by the money of the people arid dedicated to the service of the Commonwealth, for the use of the National Guard of Pennsylvania. So this is a gala occasion and these old soldiers can congratulate themselves that they have seen this day. With tliis unprecedented dona tlon Mr. HocKefeller surges to the front as i he greatest giver to ihe cause of edu eatiou the world has ever known. IIif nearest competitor is Andrew Cr.rne gle. The completion of (lie direct examination of the prisoner's wife will possibly require all of today's sessions. There is an impression (hat Mr. Delmas. Harry Thaw's leading counsel may strive to hate it occupy the en tire day in order that the young woman may take advantage of the adjournment over Saturday and Sunday to recover from her fatigue and be prepared for the trying ordeal of the cross examination by vlstrict Attorney Jerome.Crowds of villagers cheered Dr. Simpson on his exit from the courthouse, liaising his voice so his answer could be heard above the cheers, he replied when asked If he would seek a recon ( illation with his wife: "To me one of the most gratifying features of this occasion is the fact that the ladles are coming to us and gratifying us with their presence. There was never a good work, and never will be, that woman was not in some way Interested in it. The offering to the general education I ion nl was id ado at a special meeting held iu (he board's offices at 54 Wil liam street. Mr. Rockefeller had an nonneed that his son, .lohn 1). junior had a message to convey to the directors, and the young man was on hand promptly wltli a letter, which lie read. ¥ 'V N, "V. "It rests with the future, but I hope there is a chance. i do not know." '•H . »» \.V. /. Commissioner Smith was interviewed and said that tho commissionpi's had not yet taken any action on the district attorney's letter, but that action would probably be taken within a few days. Mr. Smith, in his interview called attention to the statement published in the newspapers of the county, appearing- elsewhere in this issue of the Gazette, showing tho aggregate valuations returned by assessors for each district in the county. Appended to this statement is this notice that will be of much public interest," showing, as It does, a desire on tho part of the commissioners, to give every citizen a chance to make himself heard on tho matter of assessments: "So this message of mine is one of congratulation, but you ladles and gentlemen should remember that with every duty goes responsibility. Every man in this National C.uard has taken a solemn oath to uphold the constitution of the United States and of this State and to enforce their laws, and you men must not forget your obli- \ \ News of the acquittal whs conveyed swiftly to Mrs. Simpson's hotel aud announced to her by Mrs. Corwlii, wif« of the proprietor. Gift Comes as Surprise. In response to tlm questions of Lawyer Delinns, Evely#iS'esbit Thaw laid bare the story of her life, the recital of which is ex poet«l by the defense to eouvince the jury tlmt her husband was justified when he shot White, the famous architect and the man who, she declared, first drugged and then ruin- Not a member of the board had an inkling of the intended gift. Amazement at the tremendous size of the offering was plainly depicted on the face of everybody present when the puri»ort of Mr. Rockefeller's letter was Krasped. And when it Finally dawned upon them that the great fortune was to be used solely in the interests of general education throughout the I'liited States several directors, unable to restrain themselves longer, began to cheer. They realized that with Mr. Rockefeller's previous gift of $11,000,000 he had now placed at the board's disposal the princely sum of !f4'1.00t).CD00 for the education of the young of the land. "We expected this," Mrs. Simpson said. "My husband has a way of winning people to his side, but It may be our turn next. I could never live with MUS. EVELYN NESB1T THAW, meeting us at the head of three Bights of stairs," she continued "He gave me presents, and my mother let me go to other parties. Then he said my mother should visit some friends in i'ittsburg. She said she could not leave me. He said it would be all right; that he would look after me. Filially she went. Then came an Invitation to a party. I ut no one else was Ihere, just n-s two. 'They all seem to have turned in down.' he said. Then when we had dm '.1 and I wanted to go home he said I hadn't seen all of the apartment, and we went to the liedroom with the mirrors all over the walls." gallons.' him jiseiiill." Chairman Cowman's reference to Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart as "an Irishman, caught young, and transplanted to the soil of Pennsylvania, which cannot produce anything hut great men," caught the audience, and there was a great cheering when the popular general arose to speak. His fame as a speaker was well known and the audience was justified in expecting an interesting address. It was unfortunate that the time was short, nevertheless General Stewart spoke in a most eloquent and enter- Horner's Widow Dumfounded. Mrs. Horner said: "I am completely dumfounded. 1 had no idea there wa* so little Justice in the law." ed her Tells 8tory of Shooting In the first part of her testimony Mrs. Thaw told the story of the shooting substantially as it had been related by other Witnesses. As the former chorus girl answered readily the questions put to her every one in the courtroom leaned eagetiv forward, so as not to miss a word that dropped front her lips. The pitiful story she told moved every one in the room. Men wiped the tears front their eyes, while the morbid women who had come to hear the revolting testimony sobbed aloud. It wfs one of the most dramatic recitals eSer heard in any "There must be absolute quiet," ad', ■nonlshed Justice Kelly as the jury returned to the courtroom. In response to the clerk's question Foreman Frederick H. Foster pronounced in tones the verdict: "The commissioners of Luzerne county have fixed the second day of March for finally determining whether any of the valuations of the assessors have been made below a just rate according tCD law, and until such date the said commissioners will receive and consider the written communication o fany taxable inhabitant of the county relative' to any property which such taxable Inhabitant shall believe to have -been reduced too low." Glancing over yesterday's dedication celebration, the conclusion forces itself upon one that seldom in the history of Plttston has there been such enthusiastic interest aroused in a public affair. People of every nationality and every class joined hands heartily, both in making the preparations for the celebration and in participating In the various features that went to make up the day's programme. Not guilty." The letter which young Mr. Rockefeller read had been dictated by his father. It follows: "Thank tiod for that!" a woman'* voice rang out. Mrs. Bowman, sistei of Dr. Simpson, who has been his malU support, uttered the cry and, leaping to her feet, stood in an attitude of pra.ver as if transfixed. Next instant I)r. Simpson caught his sister In hi* arms. With tears of Joy mingling a* their faces were pressed cheek tq cheek brother aud sister sobbed llk« children. taining manner. At the commencement of his address ! he played upon his Introduction as "an Irishman caught young" in a humorous manner, calling attention to the names of the speakers who had preceded him. to the fact that a large proportion of them were descendants of Irish forefathers. He said further that he was joyed beyond measure to hear the noble message propounded by Governor Stuart; calling attention to the presence C f the old soldiers, "whose wars have been fought and whose glories wen," and staled that if the time ever came, as it might come even in the lifetime of the old soldiers themselves, the men now in the National Guard of Pennsylvania will go forth to stand In the flaming battle ranks and beneath the waving battle flags, stimulated to brave conduct by memories of the ! charges at Missionary Ridge and San ; Juan Hill, and that if ever the war clouds lower, their gloom will be ! pierced and lightened by the Spirit of | that matchless, patient patriot—A bra- I ham Lincoln. "There is not a soldier in this coun- I try," he continued, "but that is a volunteer. In this country there is no conscription of men, nor forcing into the service, but every man who serves this country today does so voluntarily."The speaker also eulogized the Na- I tional Guard as a school of patriotism, saying that the men who are the best | citizens are these members of the j Guard. He paid tribute also to the. ! part played by the men of the Guard i in the Spanish-American war, many of them awaiting their country's cail ' in the fever-stricken camps of the : south and there dying for their coun- New York. Feb. 5. 190". General Kdueatlon Hoard. S-t Wllliar* Street, New York City: Thus the story ran. Dvlth just here and there an interruption by Mr. Delmas to advise the girl to tlx the dates of the various happenings and always to tell just what she had told Harry Thaw when lie asked her to become his wife. It was through the fact that she bad "told everything to Harry" that she was permitted under the rules of law 10 give lie;- story to the jury. "Told Everything to Harry." Pittstonians realize today perhaps more than they did before, what a great honor it was to have the Governor of the Commonwealth with us. It was the first official visit made by Governor Stuart since his induction into office. He was free to say, before be came, that it was as a matter of duty that he concluded to make the tedious journey from Harrisburg to Plttston in the midst of an exceptionally busy legislative season, but we Gentlemen—My father authorises me U say that on or before April 1, 1907. be will give to the general education board income bearing securities, the present mai» ket value of which Is about £t*J,(100,000 one-third to be added to the permanent endowment of the board and two-thirds ti be applied to such specific objects wlthb the corporate purposes of the board a." either he or 1 may from time to time dl iect, any remainder riot so designated at the death of the survivor to be added alsi to the permanent endowment of tilt board Very truly. MORE REAL court. ESTATE TRANSFERS The girlish wife of the prisoner was iu the witness chair almost ait entire day. The following real estate transfers have recently been made through the agency of C5. B. Thompson: Then Dr. Simpson aud Mrs. Bow man, supporting each other, advanced toward the jurors and extended theli hands. Each of the "farmer jurors" got a "God bless you." To save the life of her husband she bared to the world the innermost secrets of her soul. iWivan the same story she told Harry Thaw in I'aris in 1903 when he had asked her to become his wife, the confession of one who felt them was an insurmountable barrier to iter ever becoming the bride of the mail she loved and who loved her. Peter J. Burke to Joseph and Anna L.oux, property corntfr Main and Parsonage streets. Thaw sat pale but brave faced beside his counsel when his beautiful young wife (she was born 011 Christmas, 1S.H4) took the stand. The two exchanged glances, and the faintest of smiles played alniut the firmly set lips of the girl. She wore the same blue, long coated dress she has had 011 each day of the trial. About her neck was a fiat turn down collar, such as little boys wear, caught together 'by a little black tie in front. Her hair, braided and looped well-flown on her neck, was caught with a big black ribbon bow. the ends of which peeped out in dark relief front behind the cheeks that were pale at first, but mounted crimson when siie was told to give all the details of her experience with the man Who fell a victim to her husband's pistol.From Joseph Loux and wife to Frank It. Davis, property at 19 Parsonage street, consisting of house and lot. A good part of tlie village escorted Dr. Simpson to the depot when he took the trulu to go to the home of an old friend in New York. Mrs. Simpson and her mother journeyed to New York on the same train. No signs of recognition were exchanged. believe we arc violating no confidence when we (five a remark which ho quietly dropped to an oUlcer of the Guard, as he left tlio city, that his visit in the line of duty had, through the warm greeting extended to him, been turned into one of great pleasure. Governor Stuart was the center of attraction at the dedication. It was the first time for the majority of Pittstonians to meet him, and they were' delighted with his stately bearing and the charm of his personality. He mingled freely among the citizens gathered at the armory and chatted pleasantly on a variety of topics. His manner was attractive in a marked degree, and he numbers a ' host of friends among Pittstonians as a result of his courtesies. His address at the dedication exercises, while brief, was graceful in form and contained sentiments befitting in dignity the executive of a great Commonwealth, Pittstonians may well consider themselves highly favored in having had the governor with them at the dedication.JOHN n. ROCKKFRI.r.ER. JR. Board Sends Letter of Thanks. After tlie board members had recovered from their amazement the.v proceeded lo acknowledge the gift. By unanimous vote it was accepted with the conditions imposed, and a letter of thanks was drafted and signed by all the members. The letter said: Property at 68 and "0 Plank street, from P. J. McHale to Jane Chenowth and Joseph Pascoe. In the big witness chair she appeared but a slip of a girl, ai.d she toltl Hie pitiful story of her eventful young life in a frank, girlish way. When tears came unbidden to her big brown eyes and slowly trickled their way down scarlet cheeks she strove in vain to keep them back. Though emotion at times seemed about to smother her. she forced the words from trembling lips, and by a marvelous display of courage which took her willingly to her staggering ordeal she shook off a depression which once threatened to become an absolute collapse. SPECIAL NOTICES. WHAT'S THE USE SPECIAL NOTICES. of fretting about the disappointment PEST MEATS AT LOWEST PRICES The court congratulates you on the higli and wise impulse which has moved you tc this deed and desires to thank you in behalf of all educational Interests whose de velopments it will advance in behalf ot our country, whose civilization time It should be made to strengthen aiid elevate, and in behalf of mankind everywhere in whose interest it lias been glv en and for whose use it is dedicated. We will use our best wisdom to transmute your gift into intellectual and moral power, counting it a supreme privilege ti dedicate whatever strength we have tc its just, use in the service of men. The general education board has been 111 existence less than four years, having been chartered by congress in 1!)0.'{. It employs a large force of experts who spend their time making a of having hard luck in baking a pie Are to be had every day in the week or cake? Your worry and bother can ;it this market; the stock is large and easily be avoided by sending your or- choice, and every cut is to your order. der to our bakery where you'll find a Tomorrow's stock will include choice line of fancy layer and plain Veal cakes, extra fine pies and pastry that Beef Early Years of Poverty. In the sympathy impelling story of (lie girl, the girlish fascination of a voice of softest quality, yet ringing clear in enunciation, the courtroom lost view of the prisoner. But when there came a halt in the girl's light against the tears the people who had gazed unceasingly at her lowered their eyes, as if the relief from their stare might bring lier the composure she dually won. Then they saw Harry TLaw are just as choice as the best home Pork As the young wife unfolded the narrative of her girlhood and told the early struggles of herself and her mother to keep body and soul together, of how gaunt poverty stood ever at the door and how she finally was able to earn a livelihood by posing for photographers and artists she won the murmured sympathy of the throng which tilled every available space in the big courtloom. She told of her father s death when she was eight years old. made kind. We devote special aften- Lamb tion to our baking department Home killed chickens, Ice cream orders delivered prompt- Our home made specialties include ly, large or small order, all varieties. meat, pork sausage, scrafrpe and pud. Close of Dedication Exorcises. HARTER'S ding, and is very choice, The Gazette was obliged to go to try, Just as surely as though they had systematic study of educational colidiptess last evening before the Interest- 'alien on the battlefield. In closing he Hons in this country for the guidance ing: dedication exercises had been com- advised the Xational Guard to adopt „f the board 111 making gifts to educapleted. It was shortly after 5 o'clock t"® motto of the navy, "Always tional Institutions. Before the board thattheaudienccwasdi.smissed.Gov- ('!V-r adjourned it made gifts aggregating ornor Stuart and parly were driven *-ol. A .«atres, of Scranton. was CutC» immediately afterward to the I-ehigh 1 t'11' ln8t speaker, and his address was , ' ' .. , . Valley station, where they boarded j rePlete with lofty sentiments in con- addition to the tund established their private car for tin- return trip i llpction with the State government Rockefeller and the money he to Harrisburg, which was made last and the Xational Guard. He said: gave it when (lie board was organized CONFECTIONERY STORE CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. X. Main opp. Wlllam St, MEATS FOR CASH again Story Affects Husband. The patronage of our fresh meat A GOOD WAY Ills whole frame shaking, he sat with bis head buried in his hands, a handkerchief covering the eyes. Where the defendant sits lie is all but shielded from the jury. Heut over the table as he sobbed be could not lie seen at all. Thus Thaw sat for many minutes, and when lie tinally lifted his head his eyes were red and swollen. department is continually growing as to learn about the fine quality of our Then came the relation of the wreck of that girlhood at sixteen years of Hge. it was the story of her meeting with Stanford White, the story of the sumptuous studio apartment whose dingy exterior gave no hint of the luxurious furnishings within, of a velvet covered swing in which one could swing until slippered toes crashed through the paper of a .Japanese parasol swung from the ceiling, the story of a glass of champagne, of black, whirling sensation and of mirrored bedroom walls. In short, she told all the story of her ruin in the studio in the tower of Madison Square Garden, the building designed by White and in which he met his death. the people learn that our stock is the fresh meats is to call and see our equal of any in the city and our stock and leave us an order. You'll evening. "It is entirely proper that this the board administers the Anna T strictly cash prices are low. Place find, just as we tell you, that our en- Lieutenant Governor Robert Murphy was .introduced by Chairman liowman as "a great lawyer, independent in thought, word and deed, inheriting from a father who spent his life for others a gift of eloquence sovereign State with its great papula- Jeancs fund of $200,000 and the John tinn, vase resources and increasing F. Slater fund of *1.800,000, lxDth for responsibilities has assumed the obli- , aegro rural schools in tile soutll, gation of providing suitable Armories for its citizen soldiers, and it is particularly appropriate that this sub- your order here, we'll deliver it tire stock is selected from the best to promptly be had at the wholesale houses in this Special attention is paid to our city. Saturday's supply will Include FINANCIAL AND COMMEIlOIAL. Even if they could have seen, the jurors would have had no eyes for the prisoner. They, too, had turned their gaze from the witness as the tears came to her voice as well as her eyes, and each man of the twelve seemed intent upon some object on the floor before them. Justice Fitzgerald looked out through the long grated windows. The scene and the story marked a new precedent in the history of criminal proceedings in New York city. Once .Mrs. Thaw was excused for an hour while Lawyer Frederick Longfellow was sworn to fix the date of c«r-taiu letters written to him by Harry Thaw subsequent to the rovelations Miss Xesblt had made to him In Paris. The girl had identified the writing, but the court held that the date must also l»ecome a matter of competent evidence. Mrs. Thaw seemed to appreciate the relief this incident offered. Letters Show Thaw's State of Mind. fresh fish department where a large beef, pork, lamb and veal which it is his aim to use for the .advancement of every good cause." The hour was so late that Lieutenant Goyernor Murphy felt that he could speak but brieliy. In opening he said I hat the scene spread before him was •one calculated to inspire one's patriotism. thrill one's soul and elevate one's stantial building: should be eroded in this home of valor to serve the cause of peace in all the years to come. It is built upon the most historic ground in early American history , and is surrounded by people as loyal Am Sugar •and as patriotic as may be found in Am Loco . any Commonwealth. Am smelter New York Stock Markets furnished by M. 3. Jordan fr. Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. New York, High, 133 ',4 71% 144% 44% 113% 4fl?& 97 V2 4 5 % Any day in the week we have in variety of fish can be had any day. and particularly on Friday stock live chickens or can dress them Fob. S. 1907 Low. Close. 132% 133 Full assortment of seasonable fruits to your order on short notice. and vegetables. HAl-LOOICS MEAT MARKET. 70% SHARP'S MARKET. 40 South Main Street. thoughts. He paid an eloquent tribute to the old ve leans present, saying that the country owes them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid sold that the members of the National Guard are actuated by the same senti- I mentri which pervaded their breasts] when they marched forth to do battle against the enemies of their country and that this same sentiment and spirit of devotion is found throughout every community in this great land of ours. long as this sentiment prevails, then shall this great country and Commonwealth go forward and lill an honorable position in the .world's destinies. General J. P. S. Gobin, of the. National Guard, was given an ovation when he was introduced as one who is krtinvn wherever the National Guard of Pennsylvania is known. "This is a gala day. It is a gratifying to both old and young. To toe it seems but yesterday that members of the National Guard were enlisted only on provision that they should pay their own expenses, and if any company commander had the courage to hire an armory, he did so with the rental guaranteed and often paid IDy) hirr.Ri If. "As nn intelligent, self-governing Am Car & F people we realize the importance of Amal Copper peace, order and security. In this c. F. 1 land of liberty and opportunity the peo Gas humblest as well as the richest may ' u. S. Steel be secure In his possessions. Any u. S. Steel pfd man who is not in favor of the su- n. r. t premacy of the law is upon wrong soil Erie and belongs under a Hag other than o & W. th.' Stars and Stripes. Upon an oc- .Heading caislon like tiiis we should resolve : k % q, anew that freedom and law and toler- c. * C). ance shall never be trampled under J x p foot, that the sceptre of authority st. Paul wielded by the Commonwealth shall j x y (; be complete and that It shad have Us | Pennsylvania staunchest and most loyal support in | Atchison com the hearts of the law loving, patriotic & x and upright citizenship devoted to civ- I Can Pacjnc l ic righteousness, integrity in public Cj -\y life and the maintenance of order ev- so. Pacific . cry where. On the historic shores of so. Pacific the Susquehanna, where reposes se- \Iex Central cure 'the dust of a century's dead,' Mo Pacific a gallant people made one of the ithode Island greatest struggles i,v history to protect ]C T their homes and loved ones from a Wabash .cruel fate. The flower of Wyoming's j Union Pacific manhood was in the field with Wash- Texas Pacific jington fighting for American independence when the invader, half sav- Jnge and half civilized, came, but the 14 3 143 43% 112% 112% Thaw Breaks Down. •Cv^ycD 4S % 48% 97'A As his wife in trembling tones told of lier ruin by White, Harry K. Thaw broke down completely. It was the suptenie moment in his trial. Tbat h« realized thiB more than any one elst' was Indicated by the great beads of perspiration which dampened his fore head. Buy Your Shoes and Rub- bers at the big 10T. % 104% 104% 36% 44% 125 73% 35% 73 % 35% INVENTORY SALE 4 4 Va 44% 123% 116 % 123% 110% Footwear offered at sacrifice prices It. order to reduce the stock before 1 17 D4 r.o % 50 % 50% The stillness of the crowd, which 86% 149% 129% 132 Vi 105 86% 86% was big, bustling, shoving and snarl ing over some especially coveted seat taking inventory. It will pay 1 28 Vi 131% 104 Vi 134 % 181 % 147% 147% 128 Hi 131% 10-4 % 135 181 % when court convened, was its own trib ute to the affect of the girl's story Into the narrative there entered noth- yon to call. Boys' 98c shoes, now flSc Boys' $1.25 shoes, now Boys' $1.75 shoes, now . ,89c $1.25 136% 182% 16 % 94 % 27% 24% 85 % 26%, 39% 33% 174% 33% ing of the woman of the world. A girl in face and figure, Mrs. Thaw was still u girl as she withstood an ordeal The letters, which eventually were ' ottered in evidence after much objecting by Mr. Jerome and a flood of argument by opposing counsel, are re garded as corroborative of Mrs Thaw's testimony, which she often declared, in response to objection offered from time to tluie by the district J attorney, was a repetition of the reasons she had given Thaw for refusing to become his wife. They lilso were offered as tending to show the state of mind of the defendant just after lie hail heard from her own lips the story 18% 16% Children's Jersey Leggins 45c 93% 26% 26% which might well have startled intc Men's Storm Rubbers 24% 24% terror a woman of mature years tftid harsher experiences than liers. Intc the narrative she injected many little touches of a young girl's hopes and disappointments..10 Per Cent. Discount oil W. Ij. Doug-las' Shoes lor Men- 84% 84% 38% 26% 38% 26% Queen Quality Shoes for Women $3, and $3.50 kind reduced to 92.50 33% 33% 173% 33% 173 Vi 33% Then came the family's advent in New York, her stage life bene and eventually thejlceeptance by her mother of the thrice declined invitation of a girl of the theater to meet some -of hei friends at luncheon. The girl's tuoth « told Evelyn's mother they were jDeo LADIES' SHOES at a special redac- tion of 23 to 45 per cent on every pair. Call at Sharp's ;.aw meat market I liSTII SME STORE, UK Tlarter's pure liome made oandy. "But puUQc sentiment has developed itnd BrOjivrt and an a result we have (Continued on Pago Six.) Heating stoven and -angea. Aah (Continued on Pago Six.)
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 08, 1907 |
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 | 1907-02-08 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
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Language | English |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 08, 1907 |
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 | 1907-02-08 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Full Text | A, WEATHER COXDITIOXS. ALL THE HOSIE NEWS. Pot the People of Plttston and Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow fo» Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday; fresh southwest to south winds. TITE HOME PAPER. I WF.fiKI.Y KSTABIJISHHD 1850. 1 DAILY EST. HI THRU. HART 1882 ' PITTSTO ,p A., FEBRTJ RY 8, 1907. TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. \ 8 PAGES. 57TH YEAR. FOR EDUCATION. A SAD, SAD STORY pie In New York society and perfectly proper, else she would not let her girl go with them. ASSESSMENT QUESTION SIMPSON FREED Dedication Was Thaw's Wi& Reveals Her ■'When she came for riie in the hansom." said the witness. "I remembei hoping we were going to the Waldorf 1 had heard so much about it and wanted so to go there. But the hnn nom stopped in front of a dingy looking building in West Twenty-fourth street, and 1 was told to get out. Mother had dressed ine. My skirt" were just to my shoe tops then." Still In Short Dresses. a Great Sf.rcess society Will Be Pushed by Distinct Declared Innocent of Mur- Rockefeller's Gift of $32,- 000,000. Attorney. Inmost Life. _L TO SAVE I$ER HUSBAND j der Charge. Mr. Salsbiirg Semis Formal Request •• D HIS WIFE VERY BITTER The Military Hop Held Last Evening Was a Brilliant Affair and a Fitting Climax to The Celebration. LARGEST EVER MADE to Commissioners Asking Per- mission to be Present at the Total Gifts to Board Now $43,000,000. Wronged byj Stanford White When She Was Sixteen. This was in August. liJOl. "He was big and fat and ugly. I remember him Coming Tax Revision Says "It May Be Our Turn Hearing, Next." ju Sin * t ;^s^vS( Vv. \v. \ District Attorney Salshurg lias made it clear that he intedns to follow up closely the recent inquiry by the grand jury into the question of unequal and illegal assessments on property for county purposes. The district attorney today sent to the county commissioners a formal communication, in which he requested permission for the district attorney's office to be represented at the sessions of the commissioners when they come together in the near future as a board to revise the valuations turned in by the assessors of the various cities, boroughs and townships in the county. Accompanying the letter was a copy of the voluminous report made to the court by the grand jury, in which it was declared that the county assessment should be Increased by some forty millions of dollars, in order to make assessments equal. Now York, .Inn. 8.—The largest sum of money «m or given by a man to char Ity or philanthropy in the history ol the world has been presented by John 1D. Itoekefeller to the general educa tlon board. The amount of the gift is $32,000,000. New York, Feb. 8.—Evel.vu Xesbit Thaw, the young wife of the man on trial for his life here on the charge of murdering Stanford White, resumed the witness stand to continue the testimony whose first installment shocked even New York, accustomed as the metropolis is generally believed to be to such sensations. lliverhoad, N. Y., Jan. 8.—On the third ballot, taken after ninety mln utes' deliberation, the jury lit the su preine court acquitted Dr. Jaines W. Simpson of the charge of murdering his father-in-law. Hartley T. Horner 4)u Dec. 27, 11)05. The verdict carried with it the conclusion that the testl mony directed against the Fifth ave nue dentist by his wife and her mothet had not prevailed. "A wonderful success" are words that fitly describe the dedication of the new State armory yesterday. For many weeks past the officers and members of the Pittston militia companies have been on the anxious seat, concerning the celebration, fearing that some hitch might occur or that something might be left undone that should have been looked after. Now [hat the dedication is a thing of the past, it is generally conceded that the militia companies made a happy strike in the selection of the executive officers for the celebration, that the arrangements were perfect, and that the big event was a success from beginning to end. Such was the general sentimeht voiced by everybody, and congratulations are in order to every | man who had anything—whether little or much—to do with forwarding arrangements that brought about such magnificent results. It is manifestly impossible to give individual credit publicly to all who deserve it. Sufficient to say that the military companies appreciate all that has been done for them and that they are grateful for all the numerous manifestations of interest in their work on the part of the people of the community.this handsome building, erected by the money of the people arid dedicated to the service of the Commonwealth, for the use of the National Guard of Pennsylvania. So this is a gala occasion and these old soldiers can congratulate themselves that they have seen this day. With tliis unprecedented dona tlon Mr. HocKefeller surges to the front as i he greatest giver to ihe cause of edu eatiou the world has ever known. IIif nearest competitor is Andrew Cr.rne gle. The completion of (lie direct examination of the prisoner's wife will possibly require all of today's sessions. There is an impression (hat Mr. Delmas. Harry Thaw's leading counsel may strive to hate it occupy the en tire day in order that the young woman may take advantage of the adjournment over Saturday and Sunday to recover from her fatigue and be prepared for the trying ordeal of the cross examination by vlstrict Attorney Jerome.Crowds of villagers cheered Dr. Simpson on his exit from the courthouse, liaising his voice so his answer could be heard above the cheers, he replied when asked If he would seek a recon ( illation with his wife: "To me one of the most gratifying features of this occasion is the fact that the ladles are coming to us and gratifying us with their presence. There was never a good work, and never will be, that woman was not in some way Interested in it. The offering to the general education I ion nl was id ado at a special meeting held iu (he board's offices at 54 Wil liam street. Mr. Rockefeller had an nonneed that his son, .lohn 1). junior had a message to convey to the directors, and the young man was on hand promptly wltli a letter, which lie read. ¥ 'V N, "V. "It rests with the future, but I hope there is a chance. i do not know." '•H . »» \.V. /. Commissioner Smith was interviewed and said that tho commissionpi's had not yet taken any action on the district attorney's letter, but that action would probably be taken within a few days. Mr. Smith, in his interview called attention to the statement published in the newspapers of the county, appearing- elsewhere in this issue of the Gazette, showing tho aggregate valuations returned by assessors for each district in the county. Appended to this statement is this notice that will be of much public interest," showing, as It does, a desire on tho part of the commissioners, to give every citizen a chance to make himself heard on tho matter of assessments: "So this message of mine is one of congratulation, but you ladles and gentlemen should remember that with every duty goes responsibility. Every man in this National C.uard has taken a solemn oath to uphold the constitution of the United States and of this State and to enforce their laws, and you men must not forget your obli- \ \ News of the acquittal whs conveyed swiftly to Mrs. Simpson's hotel aud announced to her by Mrs. Corwlii, wif« of the proprietor. Gift Comes as Surprise. In response to tlm questions of Lawyer Delinns, Evely#iS'esbit Thaw laid bare the story of her life, the recital of which is ex poet«l by the defense to eouvince the jury tlmt her husband was justified when he shot White, the famous architect and the man who, she declared, first drugged and then ruin- Not a member of the board had an inkling of the intended gift. Amazement at the tremendous size of the offering was plainly depicted on the face of everybody present when the puri»ort of Mr. Rockefeller's letter was Krasped. And when it Finally dawned upon them that the great fortune was to be used solely in the interests of general education throughout the I'liited States several directors, unable to restrain themselves longer, began to cheer. They realized that with Mr. Rockefeller's previous gift of $11,000,000 he had now placed at the board's disposal the princely sum of !f4'1.00t).CD00 for the education of the young of the land. "We expected this," Mrs. Simpson said. "My husband has a way of winning people to his side, but It may be our turn next. I could never live with MUS. EVELYN NESB1T THAW, meeting us at the head of three Bights of stairs," she continued "He gave me presents, and my mother let me go to other parties. Then he said my mother should visit some friends in i'ittsburg. She said she could not leave me. He said it would be all right; that he would look after me. Filially she went. Then came an Invitation to a party. I ut no one else was Ihere, just n-s two. 'They all seem to have turned in down.' he said. Then when we had dm '.1 and I wanted to go home he said I hadn't seen all of the apartment, and we went to the liedroom with the mirrors all over the walls." gallons.' him jiseiiill." Chairman Cowman's reference to Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart as "an Irishman, caught young, and transplanted to the soil of Pennsylvania, which cannot produce anything hut great men," caught the audience, and there was a great cheering when the popular general arose to speak. His fame as a speaker was well known and the audience was justified in expecting an interesting address. It was unfortunate that the time was short, nevertheless General Stewart spoke in a most eloquent and enter- Horner's Widow Dumfounded. Mrs. Horner said: "I am completely dumfounded. 1 had no idea there wa* so little Justice in the law." ed her Tells 8tory of Shooting In the first part of her testimony Mrs. Thaw told the story of the shooting substantially as it had been related by other Witnesses. As the former chorus girl answered readily the questions put to her every one in the courtroom leaned eagetiv forward, so as not to miss a word that dropped front her lips. The pitiful story she told moved every one in the room. Men wiped the tears front their eyes, while the morbid women who had come to hear the revolting testimony sobbed aloud. It wfs one of the most dramatic recitals eSer heard in any "There must be absolute quiet," ad', ■nonlshed Justice Kelly as the jury returned to the courtroom. In response to the clerk's question Foreman Frederick H. Foster pronounced in tones the verdict: "The commissioners of Luzerne county have fixed the second day of March for finally determining whether any of the valuations of the assessors have been made below a just rate according tCD law, and until such date the said commissioners will receive and consider the written communication o fany taxable inhabitant of the county relative' to any property which such taxable Inhabitant shall believe to have -been reduced too low." Glancing over yesterday's dedication celebration, the conclusion forces itself upon one that seldom in the history of Plttston has there been such enthusiastic interest aroused in a public affair. People of every nationality and every class joined hands heartily, both in making the preparations for the celebration and in participating In the various features that went to make up the day's programme. Not guilty." The letter which young Mr. Rockefeller read had been dictated by his father. It follows: "Thank tiod for that!" a woman'* voice rang out. Mrs. Bowman, sistei of Dr. Simpson, who has been his malU support, uttered the cry and, leaping to her feet, stood in an attitude of pra.ver as if transfixed. Next instant I)r. Simpson caught his sister In hi* arms. With tears of Joy mingling a* their faces were pressed cheek tq cheek brother aud sister sobbed llk« children. taining manner. At the commencement of his address ! he played upon his Introduction as "an Irishman caught young" in a humorous manner, calling attention to the names of the speakers who had preceded him. to the fact that a large proportion of them were descendants of Irish forefathers. He said further that he was joyed beyond measure to hear the noble message propounded by Governor Stuart; calling attention to the presence C f the old soldiers, "whose wars have been fought and whose glories wen," and staled that if the time ever came, as it might come even in the lifetime of the old soldiers themselves, the men now in the National Guard of Pennsylvania will go forth to stand In the flaming battle ranks and beneath the waving battle flags, stimulated to brave conduct by memories of the ! charges at Missionary Ridge and San ; Juan Hill, and that if ever the war clouds lower, their gloom will be ! pierced and lightened by the Spirit of | that matchless, patient patriot—A bra- I ham Lincoln. "There is not a soldier in this coun- I try," he continued, "but that is a volunteer. In this country there is no conscription of men, nor forcing into the service, but every man who serves this country today does so voluntarily."The speaker also eulogized the Na- I tional Guard as a school of patriotism, saying that the men who are the best | citizens are these members of the j Guard. He paid tribute also to the. ! part played by the men of the Guard i in the Spanish-American war, many of them awaiting their country's cail ' in the fever-stricken camps of the : south and there dying for their coun- New York. Feb. 5. 190". General Kdueatlon Hoard. S-t Wllliar* Street, New York City: Thus the story ran. Dvlth just here and there an interruption by Mr. Delmas to advise the girl to tlx the dates of the various happenings and always to tell just what she had told Harry Thaw when lie asked her to become his wife. It was through the fact that she bad "told everything to Harry" that she was permitted under the rules of law 10 give lie;- story to the jury. "Told Everything to Harry." Pittstonians realize today perhaps more than they did before, what a great honor it was to have the Governor of the Commonwealth with us. It was the first official visit made by Governor Stuart since his induction into office. He was free to say, before be came, that it was as a matter of duty that he concluded to make the tedious journey from Harrisburg to Plttston in the midst of an exceptionally busy legislative season, but we Gentlemen—My father authorises me U say that on or before April 1, 1907. be will give to the general education board income bearing securities, the present mai» ket value of which Is about £t*J,(100,000 one-third to be added to the permanent endowment of the board and two-thirds ti be applied to such specific objects wlthb the corporate purposes of the board a." either he or 1 may from time to time dl iect, any remainder riot so designated at the death of the survivor to be added alsi to the permanent endowment of tilt board Very truly. MORE REAL court. ESTATE TRANSFERS The girlish wife of the prisoner was iu the witness chair almost ait entire day. The following real estate transfers have recently been made through the agency of C5. B. Thompson: Then Dr. Simpson aud Mrs. Bow man, supporting each other, advanced toward the jurors and extended theli hands. Each of the "farmer jurors" got a "God bless you." To save the life of her husband she bared to the world the innermost secrets of her soul. iWivan the same story she told Harry Thaw in I'aris in 1903 when he had asked her to become his wife, the confession of one who felt them was an insurmountable barrier to iter ever becoming the bride of the mail she loved and who loved her. Peter J. Burke to Joseph and Anna L.oux, property corntfr Main and Parsonage streets. Thaw sat pale but brave faced beside his counsel when his beautiful young wife (she was born 011 Christmas, 1S.H4) took the stand. The two exchanged glances, and the faintest of smiles played alniut the firmly set lips of the girl. She wore the same blue, long coated dress she has had 011 each day of the trial. About her neck was a fiat turn down collar, such as little boys wear, caught together 'by a little black tie in front. Her hair, braided and looped well-flown on her neck, was caught with a big black ribbon bow. the ends of which peeped out in dark relief front behind the cheeks that were pale at first, but mounted crimson when siie was told to give all the details of her experience with the man Who fell a victim to her husband's pistol.From Joseph Loux and wife to Frank It. Davis, property at 19 Parsonage street, consisting of house and lot. A good part of tlie village escorted Dr. Simpson to the depot when he took the trulu to go to the home of an old friend in New York. Mrs. Simpson and her mother journeyed to New York on the same train. No signs of recognition were exchanged. believe we arc violating no confidence when we (five a remark which ho quietly dropped to an oUlcer of the Guard, as he left tlio city, that his visit in the line of duty had, through the warm greeting extended to him, been turned into one of great pleasure. Governor Stuart was the center of attraction at the dedication. It was the first time for the majority of Pittstonians to meet him, and they were' delighted with his stately bearing and the charm of his personality. He mingled freely among the citizens gathered at the armory and chatted pleasantly on a variety of topics. His manner was attractive in a marked degree, and he numbers a ' host of friends among Pittstonians as a result of his courtesies. His address at the dedication exercises, while brief, was graceful in form and contained sentiments befitting in dignity the executive of a great Commonwealth, Pittstonians may well consider themselves highly favored in having had the governor with them at the dedication.JOHN n. ROCKKFRI.r.ER. JR. Board Sends Letter of Thanks. After tlie board members had recovered from their amazement the.v proceeded lo acknowledge the gift. By unanimous vote it was accepted with the conditions imposed, and a letter of thanks was drafted and signed by all the members. The letter said: Property at 68 and "0 Plank street, from P. J. McHale to Jane Chenowth and Joseph Pascoe. In the big witness chair she appeared but a slip of a girl, ai.d she toltl Hie pitiful story of her eventful young life in a frank, girlish way. When tears came unbidden to her big brown eyes and slowly trickled their way down scarlet cheeks she strove in vain to keep them back. Though emotion at times seemed about to smother her. she forced the words from trembling lips, and by a marvelous display of courage which took her willingly to her staggering ordeal she shook off a depression which once threatened to become an absolute collapse. SPECIAL NOTICES. WHAT'S THE USE SPECIAL NOTICES. of fretting about the disappointment PEST MEATS AT LOWEST PRICES The court congratulates you on the higli and wise impulse which has moved you tc this deed and desires to thank you in behalf of all educational Interests whose de velopments it will advance in behalf ot our country, whose civilization time It should be made to strengthen aiid elevate, and in behalf of mankind everywhere in whose interest it lias been glv en and for whose use it is dedicated. We will use our best wisdom to transmute your gift into intellectual and moral power, counting it a supreme privilege ti dedicate whatever strength we have tc its just, use in the service of men. The general education board has been 111 existence less than four years, having been chartered by congress in 1!)0.'{. It employs a large force of experts who spend their time making a of having hard luck in baking a pie Are to be had every day in the week or cake? Your worry and bother can ;it this market; the stock is large and easily be avoided by sending your or- choice, and every cut is to your order. der to our bakery where you'll find a Tomorrow's stock will include choice line of fancy layer and plain Veal cakes, extra fine pies and pastry that Beef Early Years of Poverty. In the sympathy impelling story of (lie girl, the girlish fascination of a voice of softest quality, yet ringing clear in enunciation, the courtroom lost view of the prisoner. But when there came a halt in the girl's light against the tears the people who had gazed unceasingly at her lowered their eyes, as if the relief from their stare might bring lier the composure she dually won. Then they saw Harry TLaw are just as choice as the best home Pork As the young wife unfolded the narrative of her girlhood and told the early struggles of herself and her mother to keep body and soul together, of how gaunt poverty stood ever at the door and how she finally was able to earn a livelihood by posing for photographers and artists she won the murmured sympathy of the throng which tilled every available space in the big courtloom. She told of her father s death when she was eight years old. made kind. We devote special aften- Lamb tion to our baking department Home killed chickens, Ice cream orders delivered prompt- Our home made specialties include ly, large or small order, all varieties. meat, pork sausage, scrafrpe and pud. Close of Dedication Exorcises. HARTER'S ding, and is very choice, The Gazette was obliged to go to try, Just as surely as though they had systematic study of educational colidiptess last evening before the Interest- 'alien on the battlefield. In closing he Hons in this country for the guidance ing: dedication exercises had been com- advised the Xational Guard to adopt „f the board 111 making gifts to educapleted. It was shortly after 5 o'clock t"® motto of the navy, "Always tional Institutions. Before the board thattheaudienccwasdi.smissed.Gov- ('!V-r adjourned it made gifts aggregating ornor Stuart and parly were driven *-ol. A .«atres, of Scranton. was CutC» immediately afterward to the I-ehigh 1 t'11' ln8t speaker, and his address was , ' ' .. , . Valley station, where they boarded j rePlete with lofty sentiments in con- addition to the tund established their private car for tin- return trip i llpction with the State government Rockefeller and the money he to Harrisburg, which was made last and the Xational Guard. He said: gave it when (lie board was organized CONFECTIONERY STORE CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. X. Main opp. Wlllam St, MEATS FOR CASH again Story Affects Husband. The patronage of our fresh meat A GOOD WAY Ills whole frame shaking, he sat with bis head buried in his hands, a handkerchief covering the eyes. Where the defendant sits lie is all but shielded from the jury. Heut over the table as he sobbed be could not lie seen at all. Thus Thaw sat for many minutes, and when lie tinally lifted his head his eyes were red and swollen. department is continually growing as to learn about the fine quality of our Then came the relation of the wreck of that girlhood at sixteen years of Hge. it was the story of her meeting with Stanford White, the story of the sumptuous studio apartment whose dingy exterior gave no hint of the luxurious furnishings within, of a velvet covered swing in which one could swing until slippered toes crashed through the paper of a .Japanese parasol swung from the ceiling, the story of a glass of champagne, of black, whirling sensation and of mirrored bedroom walls. In short, she told all the story of her ruin in the studio in the tower of Madison Square Garden, the building designed by White and in which he met his death. the people learn that our stock is the fresh meats is to call and see our equal of any in the city and our stock and leave us an order. You'll evening. "It is entirely proper that this the board administers the Anna T strictly cash prices are low. Place find, just as we tell you, that our en- Lieutenant Governor Robert Murphy was .introduced by Chairman liowman as "a great lawyer, independent in thought, word and deed, inheriting from a father who spent his life for others a gift of eloquence sovereign State with its great papula- Jeancs fund of $200,000 and the John tinn, vase resources and increasing F. Slater fund of *1.800,000, lxDth for responsibilities has assumed the obli- , aegro rural schools in tile soutll, gation of providing suitable Armories for its citizen soldiers, and it is particularly appropriate that this sub- your order here, we'll deliver it tire stock is selected from the best to promptly be had at the wholesale houses in this Special attention is paid to our city. Saturday's supply will Include FINANCIAL AND COMMEIlOIAL. Even if they could have seen, the jurors would have had no eyes for the prisoner. They, too, had turned their gaze from the witness as the tears came to her voice as well as her eyes, and each man of the twelve seemed intent upon some object on the floor before them. Justice Fitzgerald looked out through the long grated windows. The scene and the story marked a new precedent in the history of criminal proceedings in New York city. Once .Mrs. Thaw was excused for an hour while Lawyer Frederick Longfellow was sworn to fix the date of c«r-taiu letters written to him by Harry Thaw subsequent to the rovelations Miss Xesblt had made to him In Paris. The girl had identified the writing, but the court held that the date must also l»ecome a matter of competent evidence. Mrs. Thaw seemed to appreciate the relief this incident offered. Letters Show Thaw's State of Mind. fresh fish department where a large beef, pork, lamb and veal which it is his aim to use for the .advancement of every good cause." The hour was so late that Lieutenant Goyernor Murphy felt that he could speak but brieliy. In opening he said I hat the scene spread before him was •one calculated to inspire one's patriotism. thrill one's soul and elevate one's stantial building: should be eroded in this home of valor to serve the cause of peace in all the years to come. It is built upon the most historic ground in early American history , and is surrounded by people as loyal Am Sugar •and as patriotic as may be found in Am Loco . any Commonwealth. Am smelter New York Stock Markets furnished by M. 3. Jordan fr. Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. New York, High, 133 ',4 71% 144% 44% 113% 4fl?& 97 V2 4 5 % Any day in the week we have in variety of fish can be had any day. and particularly on Friday stock live chickens or can dress them Fob. S. 1907 Low. Close. 132% 133 Full assortment of seasonable fruits to your order on short notice. and vegetables. HAl-LOOICS MEAT MARKET. 70% SHARP'S MARKET. 40 South Main Street. thoughts. He paid an eloquent tribute to the old ve leans present, saying that the country owes them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid sold that the members of the National Guard are actuated by the same senti- I mentri which pervaded their breasts] when they marched forth to do battle against the enemies of their country and that this same sentiment and spirit of devotion is found throughout every community in this great land of ours. long as this sentiment prevails, then shall this great country and Commonwealth go forward and lill an honorable position in the .world's destinies. General J. P. S. Gobin, of the. National Guard, was given an ovation when he was introduced as one who is krtinvn wherever the National Guard of Pennsylvania is known. "This is a gala day. It is a gratifying to both old and young. To toe it seems but yesterday that members of the National Guard were enlisted only on provision that they should pay their own expenses, and if any company commander had the courage to hire an armory, he did so with the rental guaranteed and often paid IDy) hirr.Ri If. "As nn intelligent, self-governing Am Car & F people we realize the importance of Amal Copper peace, order and security. In this c. F. 1 land of liberty and opportunity the peo Gas humblest as well as the richest may ' u. S. Steel be secure In his possessions. Any u. S. Steel pfd man who is not in favor of the su- n. r. t premacy of the law is upon wrong soil Erie and belongs under a Hag other than o & W. th.' Stars and Stripes. Upon an oc- .Heading caislon like tiiis we should resolve : k % q, anew that freedom and law and toler- c. * C). ance shall never be trampled under J x p foot, that the sceptre of authority st. Paul wielded by the Commonwealth shall j x y (; be complete and that It shad have Us | Pennsylvania staunchest and most loyal support in | Atchison com the hearts of the law loving, patriotic & x and upright citizenship devoted to civ- I Can Pacjnc l ic righteousness, integrity in public Cj -\y life and the maintenance of order ev- so. Pacific . cry where. On the historic shores of so. Pacific the Susquehanna, where reposes se- \Iex Central cure 'the dust of a century's dead,' Mo Pacific a gallant people made one of the ithode Island greatest struggles i,v history to protect ]C T their homes and loved ones from a Wabash .cruel fate. The flower of Wyoming's j Union Pacific manhood was in the field with Wash- Texas Pacific jington fighting for American independence when the invader, half sav- Jnge and half civilized, came, but the 14 3 143 43% 112% 112% Thaw Breaks Down. •Cv^ycD 4S % 48% 97'A As his wife in trembling tones told of lier ruin by White, Harry K. Thaw broke down completely. It was the suptenie moment in his trial. Tbat h« realized thiB more than any one elst' was Indicated by the great beads of perspiration which dampened his fore head. Buy Your Shoes and Rub- bers at the big 10T. % 104% 104% 36% 44% 125 73% 35% 73 % 35% INVENTORY SALE 4 4 Va 44% 123% 116 % 123% 110% Footwear offered at sacrifice prices It. order to reduce the stock before 1 17 D4 r.o % 50 % 50% The stillness of the crowd, which 86% 149% 129% 132 Vi 105 86% 86% was big, bustling, shoving and snarl ing over some especially coveted seat taking inventory. It will pay 1 28 Vi 131% 104 Vi 134 % 181 % 147% 147% 128 Hi 131% 10-4 % 135 181 % when court convened, was its own trib ute to the affect of the girl's story Into the narrative there entered noth- yon to call. Boys' 98c shoes, now flSc Boys' $1.25 shoes, now Boys' $1.75 shoes, now . ,89c $1.25 136% 182% 16 % 94 % 27% 24% 85 % 26%, 39% 33% 174% 33% ing of the woman of the world. A girl in face and figure, Mrs. Thaw was still u girl as she withstood an ordeal The letters, which eventually were ' ottered in evidence after much objecting by Mr. Jerome and a flood of argument by opposing counsel, are re garded as corroborative of Mrs Thaw's testimony, which she often declared, in response to objection offered from time to tluie by the district J attorney, was a repetition of the reasons she had given Thaw for refusing to become his wife. They lilso were offered as tending to show the state of mind of the defendant just after lie hail heard from her own lips the story 18% 16% Children's Jersey Leggins 45c 93% 26% 26% which might well have startled intc Men's Storm Rubbers 24% 24% terror a woman of mature years tftid harsher experiences than liers. Intc the narrative she injected many little touches of a young girl's hopes and disappointments..10 Per Cent. Discount oil W. Ij. Doug-las' Shoes lor Men- 84% 84% 38% 26% 38% 26% Queen Quality Shoes for Women $3, and $3.50 kind reduced to 92.50 33% 33% 173% 33% 173 Vi 33% Then came the family's advent in New York, her stage life bene and eventually thejlceeptance by her mother of the thrice declined invitation of a girl of the theater to meet some -of hei friends at luncheon. The girl's tuoth « told Evelyn's mother they were jDeo LADIES' SHOES at a special redac- tion of 23 to 45 per cent on every pair. Call at Sharp's ;.aw meat market I liSTII SME STORE, UK Tlarter's pure liome made oandy. "But puUQc sentiment has developed itnd BrOjivrt and an a result we have (Continued on Pago Six.) Heating stoven and -angea. Aah (Continued on Pago Six.) |
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