Wilkes-Barre Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 1

I WlLllS-BARW TVILKES-BAKKE. MONDAY EVENING OCTOUSH W903. TWO CENTS, FULL TELEGRAPHIC HE WS SERVICE OF THE PUBnESHBRS' PBE AS 0 CIATION BY SPE CIAL WIRE MINNESOTA CYCLONE CHINESE SITUATION IS NOT YET CLEAR. NLNETY-FOLR CiTiZEM ADMITTED TO-DAY. BE CCOii'ED THE AND SAVED TBE CAS! OF A TEN PER CENT.

IN- THE OFFER CREASE Men Instructed to Elect Delegates at the Rate of One Representative for Every Hundred Men Meeting will be Held in KILLS NINE PEOPLE. It Swept Tbroagh Town and 1- atroysd Meeb Property. Biatblk, Oct. S-Tbe tornado rblch swept over this aeclinn Saturday night killd nine people. Injured many tnd rteetroyed inusb property.

It struct tia cortueteru and of tbe town, leaving a trill ISO feet wldev Near Pike Lake it struck a Finnish village killing au auura family of an, uatnaa not known. 1 be urbar dead ate Mr. and lira. Marc wilt and William Hllatri.m. Tfc ngin.

bouse of tha D. N. M. ril road waa destroyed ana locomotives and cara ground Into acrap Iron. Hla Manly Action in Hemming Prices Being Highly Praised.

New York, Oct 8. Much sympathy Is expressed for Cornelius Vaoderbllt in yachting cirolea to-day. Hi sportsman like concuct in surrendering the cups won by his 70-footer Rainbow, because a scan dal has a rise In connection with tbe boat's races, excites admiration. H. Duryea, joint owner with Harry Payne Whitney of tbe 70-footer l'akee.

Is re sponsible for the scandal reaching public eais. lis made public last night some cor respondence which passed between him- solt and Mr. Vand'-rbilt, In it, Mr. Duryea charged that Capta'n Parker, who sailed the Rainbow, put extra ballast in his boat alter being officially measured by tbe measurer ot tbe New York luctit club. Ibis is a violation ot racing rules.

Mr. vanderbilt In reply aeauraed re sponeibiiltv for ths handling of tue Rain bow and aurtendered the eup.i. Yachts roan have not tbs slightest idea that Mr. Vanderbtlt was cognisant ot tbe transac tion and bave nothing but words of praise tor bit aotion, when Informed ot tbe mat, ter. Captain Pfsr has been a catling master all his Itss.

fin It an American but has spent many years In English waters. handling yachts lor cr.tisa sportsmen. AN ACTOR MURDERED. Shot aud Killed By a Ii nshoreman in-West Virginia. Huntington, W.

Oct. J. Mo- Cauley, who took the leading part in "A woman In tbe Case, was shot aud li stant- ly killed in tbis olty at an early hour this morning by Henry Newman, a longshore man. As usual there was a women In tbs case. MoCauley after the Bhow last night.

went out with three of his comnanlone. wnue tney were in uorsi urown's resort Newman walked in and objected to Mc- Cauley's attention. Newmau hurled a beer glass ai aiocauiey, wno ran and Newman obased alter him, fired aim killed him. TO SPANK LONDON. Zionist Dowle Denounces the Church of England.

London. Oct. 8. J. A.

Dnwle. t.hn Zlnn "Ist'leaderi wno It seeking to establish hla sect In England, addressed a meeting here laat night. Be said be had come to give London a spanking and tbat he would wage relentless War against tbe ohuroit ot England. He denounced the Archbishop Canterbury as an Inoompetent. Tbis ei cited the audienos end tbey began to make interruptions.

Dowiesaldhs would not loieraie interruptions and had one man hut out. Dowia said that the Lon don churches had refused to allow him tbe use ot their baptismal fonts but tbat It necessary he would get a bath tub and employ a policeman to guard it. KOCH'S NEW DISCOVERY. He Says He Can Now Folly Cure Malaria. Tacoma, Oct.

8 Prof Koob. of Berlin, the eminent bacteriologist and discoverer ot the tubercular bacilli has ar rived at Hong Kong from tbe German oolony in New Guinea where be baa been engaged in scientific investigations with regard to malarial disease and tbe means of prevsntingaud ourlng them. Steamer advicaa from Hong Kong atate that be an nounces that tbe total extirpation of malaria la possible by a preparation which bs has discovered, and has successfully tried himself st New Ouiuea where ha re. duoed ths malaria fevar. STEVENSON ILL.

Has to Cancel an Engagement Owlnc- to an Attack of Catarrh. Cbioago, Oct. 8 Adelal E. Stevenson who spoke here Saturday waa taken slok Sunday evening with a bad attaok ot catarrh and had to call a physician. The trouble was brought on by a sudden change In the weather.

He was to have left early this morning to spaag at Ora-ville, but eould not go. HER F1FH1 CENTURY. Mist Gttt Trylug to Ride 2.0(H) Miles In Than Tern Dajt. Nsw York, Oot. 8 Mien MargarstOast.

tbe woman bicyclist wbo fa trying to re gain tne the title of long stance rider front Miss Jsne Lindsay waa nearlng bar fifth century at 6 o'clock this morning. Miss (last will endeavor to ride 2,000 miles in less than tea day TO KILL THESIIAH. On ef Thirty Coasplralirs Arrested Is ths Asaaaaln ef the Late han. Conatantlnople, Oot 8. Ths Turkish polios bevs discovered that a plot existed among a Persian sect Dare known as Bablsta to kill the Shah of Persia wblle tbe latter was visiting the Sultan.

Thirty of the sect have been arrested. One of tbelr number was tbs assassin of tbs late Shah. Refuses a Reward. St. Joseph, Mo Oat.

Mes senger Burks, wbo shot and killed one of the train robbers wbo attempted to rob bis train, baa refused to acospt 1500 trout the Burlington rsilrotd oompsuy for bis bravery. Osorg B. nUochard Dssd. New York. Oot.

8-Georgn B. Blanohard. former commissioner of tbe Joint Trsfflie Association, who has been III for several weeks, died tbte morning, tils death waa caused by a complication of diseases. Take Publisher's Press Service. Nsw York, Oet A The following papers have began ths Publisher's Press service this morning! Dally News, Atlauta, Tlmss.

N. O. and News, Charlotte, N. C. A Largs Army Ulog Mobilized Uy Geaeral Ting Fa Slag.

Washington, Oct. 8. i Tumors come from Cuius indicating that tbe allies have yet much work to do before fully re storing order In tbe Empire. One story is tbat General Ting Fit Sing, who will un doubtedly be earned by the foreign minis ters, is or.e of principally lespon sibte tor the attacks on foreigners In Oil and Shan TQng provinces, is now collect ing a Urge Chines army of 30,000 men In tbe neighborhood of Xad wlilch place the Imperial court is about to ba re moved, ibere Is no definite information at the state department to support this story as yet. but if it snonld turn out to bs trus it may well Indicate trouble In the near future.

Tbe ostensible reason for the gathering of these troop), which are said to possess 7i'0 modern guns and an Immense quantity of store, is ot course, to afford protection to the Emperor and Empress Dowager. But it Is pointed out tbat guarantees for tbs personal safety ot the Imperial family bave already bvn given by the powers, connection with the request tbat tbs court should return tt Pekin and re establish the government there. This large army ot Uoneral Tung's ia not as, ssutlal for tba protection ot the court and It la feared that it ts being collected under the orders of, tbe re actionaries for an entirely different pur pose. It Is not to be supposed that Prince Tuan, who is the father of the heir apnar ent to tbe throne, and tbe other eight per. aons of high rank wbo have baen degraded and ordered punished are going to submit without a protect.

It is also to be ex peoted that tbe high officials, although not yet named, responsible for the anti-foreign outbreaks, are likely to be oharsed by the foreign ministers for participation in tbe riot. THE I'flOil DlilEW ARRIVING IN TOWN. The Setalons of the stale Convention te be Held Here To-morrow. The annual state conventional the DL rectors of tbe Poor and Charities of Penn sylvania will be oalled to order here to morrow-morning. A number of tbe di.

raotors readied this city this afternoon and mors are expeoted this evening. Tbe convention will meet In the Y. II. 0. A.

auditorium, and will be called to order by the president, Louis Tlsob, of this city. atlOo'olook. Toe program will be as follows: Musio by Oppen helm's orchestra. Prayer by Dr. Henry L.

Jones. Eplsoo. ral cburcb; address of welcome by Hon. trank M. Niohole, mayor of Wilkes-Barre; response on part ot members by N.

west. Delaware; response on part of Chi I. dren's Aid Society by Mrs. Elizabeth Neill, Crawford; president's address by Louis Tisch, Luzerne. Appointment of Paper Almshouse Discipline; amusements; A.

8. Miller, Somerset. A Practloal Talk Poor House Manage' mant James Moore, Cambria. AFTEBNOON 8ESSI ON AT 2 O'CLOCK. MubIo by seleot choir.

Miscellaneous business. Report of counties Venango, Washington, Bedford, Delaware, (Somerset, Mont goroery. Wayne and Dutler. Address HietorlOBl Sketch, giving tbe Origin, Aim and some of the Results ao-oompiibed by the Charitable Organizations of Pennsylvania Cadwallader Riddle, general agent board ot public charities. Address The Preventative Work of the Future as It Regards the Question ot Pauperism," Fredetiok Fuller ot Sorau- ton.

Discussion "The Feature of the County Caie System of Caring for the Insane," William Si. lirown, nt Blair. Paper "Advantages of ths Presont De pendent Children's Law," W. Baker, ot Delaware. Address "Responsibility of the State to Its Dependent Wards." Edward P.

Long, ot Norrletown. Paper to Improve the Moral In fluence In our Almshouses," Joseph Pen rose, ot Bedford. EVENING SESSION 7:30 Music Male quartet. Renn ta A 1 1 eg IT om erXlear- field County Home, C'larten County Home. Rep rt Work of the Children's Aid So ciety of Cneater County, Miss Mary Unite.

Muslo Male quartet. Address Cause ot Increase ot Insanity: Care of and Success of County Care Aot after 'three Years Observations and Suggestions, Dr. Henry M. Watuerill, Secre tary Coiutulssion of Lunacy. I Address History nf Central Poor Dis trict ot Luzerne County, Hon.

D. L. O'Neill. Address The Future of the Children's Aid Society. Mrs.

E. 3. Lindsay, of War. ren, Pa. Muelo Male quartet.

Address Tue Feeble-Mi ndefl. Care of Them, and Returns tor Amount Expended. Dr. M. P.

Barr, supeilnteudent of Institu tion ol Iron Workers Accept Redaction. Dntivllle, Oct. 8. The employees of the Danville rolling mill held a meet ing and decided to accept the 2, per cent cut in their wafces against which they struck last week. The puddlers will now be paid $3 a ton for their work instead of the price formerly paid, and a pro- 'ortionute rut in wares will be made in the other dcimrtments.

Tbe reduction affects several hundred men. The fires were sturtcd and work resumed today. Dominion Liner Slaka Schoonrr. New Y'ork, Oct. S.

The Old Dominion liner Hamilton cut the three masted schooner A. A. Shaw in two off the Jersey roast and tent her to tbe bottom. The crew of seven men was barely saved. The Old Iominion liner brongbt the shipwreeked men to this port.

Th" Hamilton left Newport Newt and Norfolk on Saturday afternoon with 150 passengers, half of whom were women. Xlrwraarwa-lloadaraa Iloandary, Managua, Nicaragua. 4)ct. 8. Tbe special commissioners appointed by the governments of Nicaragua and Honduras to fix the boundary between the two states, a matter long in dispute, have concluded their work amicably, the result being satisfactory to both governments.

President Zelaya, the cabinet and tbe congress are about to return to Managua from a fort-night't Tlslt to the rity of Granada. Se Answer Vet. Paris, Oct. United States la the only power which has not replied to tbe Frtnoh note regarding ths China tao-Bl- supreme Court Meets. Washington, Oct.

8. The Supreme eourt met at noon t-day. Several new mem. bert Were sworn In to-day. A Little Comedy saa Paths Mixrd It the Major's Ceort To-day.

A novel Incident happened at ths mayor, eourt tnls morning, la wbich a young lov. lug couple were tbe participant. John German, a yonng man about 21 years ot age, fairly well tnownln Whke-Barre, wa arraigBed if are the ruayoi charged with drunkenness. German wa well dressed, having patent leather ahnaa, fancy vest, i-totbes of tc floati, and latest design, a stylish bat. fancy socks, kid gloves, a firs loch collar and a stad.

Presently Garmaa's name was called. -TheTuayoT rnldsr you no) guilty?" "Weil, your honor, I did have good tin." said Gar man. "You ar also charged with abusing youl wife." "Lu th wile herer asked tfit mayor. 1 The door leading to th mayor's prlvati offloe opened and there stood a daiutj little woman with a sweet face. "Did ne at use your tsked the mayor.

"Ni, sir. He la just too nice for any thing. lie never did abuse me, aud 1 love hlro." "Well, Mr. Garman." said tba mayor; "you have pleaded guilty of being elightlj intoxioated and I will flue you 8.50 ant co-u." Garman flushed and looked embarrassed, for he did not have tnareajy caen. His wife left tbe eourt hurriedly, saying she would return with th money.

Gan man, however, decided his wife needed tin money and would go to the wood ynrt and saw a few railroad ties. At lb wood yard fa waa Joined by threi other prisoners. He waa given a companion, a negro, wbo was also charged witl drunkenness, and a largs cross out sat and a pi is of railroad ties. They bad sawed about two ties when tfci wife aopeare 1 at the yard aod to bet eicazeraent eaw her huabtnd working. "Ob! John, I have already paid you fin," she ertej, "come, this work ts to hard for yon.

Come on." "I can't, Nellie he said, "yon get the money back and get tomeloing to sat 1 win be through in half a hour." "Well then, John saw the wooe and your companion fitly cents spilt toeiu for you." "Well mayoerPil do thstrNfttiSTlear, tu replied. She then went to Clerk McGlnty an told her atory. Mr. McGlnty than gaw her back the $3.50. She then went back ti tbe yard and waited for rerbusoand.

The laat that wo seen ot tne loving couple was as tbsy entered a restaurant- RUN OYER BY TRAIN Man's Head aud Shoulder Cat and Krnised But He ill Live. Joseph Plerson, ot Plymouth, had miraculous escape from death this morn Ing. Me was walking along ths L. W. R.

track before daylight when hi stumbled and fell into one of the narrow water sluices between the rail. Iu hit struggles to get out ha wedged himself la tighter, and while ha was still struggling a frelgnt train sped down upon him. IJi shrieked with tear and the engineer not see him until ths pilot waa a loot fion hla bead. Twenty-six cars passed over him befon the train waa stopped. tie was alive when taken out but un- oonsoious.

His baak and bead were out and bruised but his iojurlaa are not sever A TYPHOID EPIDEMIC. Twenty Casta of the Dlaease la Peek- vlll. PeokvIUe, near Scranton, Is in ths midst of a typhoid fever epidemic. There an twenty well developed oaaes in existence now and several deaths from the dlsaaas have already oocurrsd. The board of health has taken tbe matter up and every precaution is being takeu tt prevent a spread ot the disease.

Warning placards are being tacked up on all bouse wnerein a case exists. No Msstlng. Tbs meeting of the Methodist ministers. whloh was to bave hem held this tnornln at ths First M. E.

church, did not takt plact owing to attendance. Priest DeaouBcee the Urwler. Rev. William O'DonnelL pastor of Moll Cruse Cettbolto Cburcb, has begun a very vigorous crusade against tbe practice ol "rushing the growler." yesterday he de. nounoed the evil to his congregation.

The Weatner U'oather Bureau, Washington, Oot. 8, Prediction tor tweuty.four hours from nou to-day: for Eastern Poena. Rain and eoldei to-night and Tuesday! tiesa southerly, shitting to northwesterly winds. BUSINESS MEN'S GOSSIP Ths Steward Oyster Parlor. One of the neatest and best appointed oyBttr parlors In this city Is tbat mauage by W.

at 83 Han't) street. Tm service it excellent and patrons sre given courteous treatment. Tbe stand Is one of tbs meat convenient In Hint sctlon ot ths city, the Intersection ot Washington aod Hazis streets, lou can always be aura ot getting a flrat class ttew, pan or roast. Oysters era opened from th shelii ana no tub oysters ars used. J.

I. Alexander tunes pianos. Terms reasonable. KiCoai Exchiugs building. Pnreell Bath.

Rome reople get a touch of raVarla at this season of tne year. Bones son, ths bead tt heavy, and a general taming of 1 1. sltud makes th days unbearable. (Tent Is not a sarsapariila tonio adv.) Tu young man ts not so enterta'nlng Mi weetneart, th hushsnd complulu of t't-t cooking, ta grandfather e-ma ulsreys croe all th reault of or me 1. malic joints.

Th meinbrrt ot trta sit rex have the satu allraetU, lees complalnlngly. There's uo nasi of It alL Purs-ii's Baths ar opn diy and night, andladiM hav tb ua ot them Wtdiiendaya, rrom 11 a. m. to 7 p. to.

Single baths 75 cents, or eight for 8i Try tue dry beat room, tbe manage, the tteam room, to 110 w.r and tbe plunge, followed ty artrehlng no of an hour or two ana you'll furgei your doctor's addrsss. Ths Purest prlng Water. The "Glao. Summit Spring, owned by J. E.

Patterson, from whloh he bottle th water direct aad supplies It to tb psopl ot Wllkes-Barr and vicinity, ha bn proven by careful aanitarv analysis and a careful soaroh of tbe record of th artalyai of th spriugs of tbis country aod Europe to be th purest spring water Put opwlthth most perfect car. It Is a luxury upon any ta'ua. -i Orilera may be toft at offlee corner ef Canal and Jaokeon street. Old teiepitn ram her tr'i, nw teleohnna number 79 Matr delivered to euatomert Tuesiarf sod Fridays to. bottlae and A Week's Session ef Pleas Court Opened Tb.it Msralog.

Tbis morning a session of common pleas court began in tbe court room with Judge Lrnci presiding. Tae following case were continued: John Yates et al ve. A. Pardee i Elizabeth Flyou va. City ot Wiikee-Barre; George H.

Ivea vs. Mary E.Allen; Louis Raffael vs. Mrs. Fannie Marks; F. U.

Kyle vs. A. B. Davenport h. C- Miller vs.

V. Co. J. B. Jen kins, aasigeee ve.

K. A. Corny; jnj IS Mai 11 v. City ot Wllkee-Farre: Peter Mar ray vs. Bamford Silk Mill Grace Evans etaTvs; L.

V. Ii. R. Co. et aiTUeoive Suabo vs.

L. V. li. It. Co.j Herman Hoffman vs.

City of WIUes-Ben-e, eo. Dob- eon vs. City of Wlltei-Barr; J. Andrew Ji jydva. John R.

Kmitb; William Punas L. V. Coal barry Falk v. Nelson, Til orris Co. J.

s. Jen i tis. aignx. vs. Elisba A.

Cotay; J. B. Maaon vs. Jenkins Twp. et at; Harvey ra.

L. Coal Hillside Coal Iron Co, Key Bt-n Coal Co. The case of th Hercule Pawder Co. vs. Mineral Point Coal was referred.

Iu the first case tried, that ot Walter ioombs vs. Peter Hurray a verdict was givan for the plainttff for $12.35, U. Shea appearing tor tba plaiutm. Katuratllxsiloa In court room No. 3, naturalisation court was held Judiie Raiser presiding.

Of tbe ninety four applicants for citizen-hood a few were ret aside boause tbe can didates did not come up to the standard ot language and Intelligence. Not a few bad been ooached no doubt preparatory to ths occasion and as long as ths questions were aeked in tbe order ot tbe ooaobing tne new men gotatong nioely but wben there was a switch made the erstwhile Russian subject got MeKin- ley and Cxar mixed. To tbe question, how the Czar acquired his title ol rulsr the answer waa Invariably that "he was born to rule." No meroy was shnwa in case where tbe papers were uetrctiva the candidate b.lng sent back to wait until the next term ot court. emmon Pleas Minutes. Markle Banking Trust Co.

vs. Pan'el KlloejJohn Kelly appointed auditor to fill acanoy caused bv tbe death ct Frank Nemlbam. Joan Yukoakl vs. A. T.

GanelofT; time to nie bond continued to October 13. A. B. Anderson vs. Wca.

Audereoo; G. B. Snyder appointed examiner Wefraii vs. Wittran; Abner Smith ap pointed examiner, Com. v.

Wilkes-Barre Eastern Rail, road American Surety Co. substituted for tbs Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Mary, lurd as surety In tbe name of the common. wealth to tbe nse of tbe parties eoiitlsd In order oraiavsi. woo.

Uibney et. al. vs. W. L.

Raeueri master's Interlocutory report continued absolutely; same aay ii is oruereu mai saia master, a. C. Campbell, expose to public sale said real estate and give bonds In tneeum ot 3,000. Lewis v. Lewis; C.

B. Leuaban anpaiut-ed examiner. Conko Pronab; rule to qnaan attachment execution aud strike til iuUrroga-tones. I Walter Toombs vs. Peter MurrafjTer.

uicc iuvurr niatntm tor fiy. 33. Commonwealth vs. Mika fiuiroweki appeal allowed. In re petition of trustees of First IS.

church of Nnwport to ooal land; presenta tion or petition continued until Juoudav. Ootober 29. Decree of Incorporation of Washington camp No. 117, P. O.

of ot iruetaud, granted. Serva vs. Servti Abner Smith appointed master. In re lunaoy of Laura B. Tinker: Derm le sion granted to sell shares of stock In ths Firt National Bank of Mauch Chunk.

Wesley Brown Co, vs. T. H. Reldi OoL II fixed at day to acknowledge deed. In re habitual drunkenness ot Dennis McKee: W.

R. Phillip, of WIlkes-Barre. appointed committee of the estate. L'avld L. Bacbmao vs.

Lehigh- Traction Co. case on. Fireetlnevs. Ftrestine: rule to allow all. mony aud t'K) allowed tar oounsel tse.

Juror Kxcoaed. Thomas Farrell. recently admitted to the bar, was excused from serving as a juror. Will Practice Law. C.

H. Marks, of Columbia countv waa to-day admitted to practice law in ths Luzerne oourta on motion ot J. Crevsling. Mr. A'arkaetudied law in mm Ikaier larler, attorneys at Bloomebm g.

Mr. Marks Is a graduate of Rloouiahnr Normal school. ill Probated. The will ot Mary Ann Staples, late of White Haven, was probated to. lay.

It gives ail her estate to her three children. Ella L. Fell mor. Cbas. B.

Staolea and Stocdell S. Staples, in equal share. Chas. 11. Maples is namsd exeautor.

iba aetata Is valued at touo. FESTIVAL OF 8UCCOTH. Celebrated Last Iieulug With Set- elcea lu the Mynagegue. Last evening ths celebration and ob-eervsnoa of another holiday, very Important to every Jewish citizen of the city, Sucooth or tbe Feast ot Booths, occurred. Itlaame-ry, happy holiday, corresponding to ths great national Thanksgiving, and having lnded been originated by the ancient Hebrews In muoh the same spirit that characterizes ths birtu of ths great American day of thanks.

It is ths barseat feast, and continued during a period ot eight days, ot wbich only the first and last are geuer. ally observed. The mora devout snd orthodox Users) celebrate the festival by emoting a small booth, which It be decked wltn the fruits ot tna season and wmon 11 intended a a n.emenlo of tbe naya spent In ths wllderneea bv the fore fathers of tbs race, when they dwelt a naif no roan 10 lira, unoer canvas. Services were held In tne synagogue ei South ashington street by lUuU Salz-man. Marriage License.

Kleeman WUkes-Barre Fred Bella Rhous WTUee-Tarre Me. id 00 Hney Brook WUkes. 8 rr Wilkes-Larro svooa John P. Vllnole McElw-w. Joan Hersted Mary Grozo.kl.., Josepb C.

Anna Aroca peels! Meetlsg. There will bo special meetingt In ths Forty Fort M. E. church every evening this week. Seivlce will be conducted by Rev, Miller, ot bcranton.

Aaierleaa Jaekeya Wli Tarts, Oct. In the rare for the autumn Grand l'rix at Ixtngcbamps fire of the 14 horse In the race were ridden by American Jockeys. Sloane bad the mount on the winning horse, Ephrus-i Codotnan. This was Sloone'a first victory in an important French race. Rigtiy rode Delvimi, who finished third.

In the race for the l'rix Saint Roman the American jorkey Freeman snd Watkins rode the winner ami second horse C. Slonni rode the winner of the Prix Newmarket. GENERAL. The Situation. cerns having from one to three hundred employee.

While tne officials ot these companies deolara they do not know what aotion will be taken there is a geuerai be. lief that tbe offer will be made within a few days, as there Is nothing to gain by boidlnir out. The strikers say tbat fully two-thirds of the 75,000 miners in tbis region have now been offered tbe ten pet cent, net Increase, and tbat they returned to work tneoom panies still holding out would be com pelled to make the same offer if tbey de sired to mine any coal, A number of special officers this morn, ing ordered several hundred strikers, wo men and children away from tbe vania Coal company culm batiks at Pitts-ton and will refuse to allow any more pick ing. Tbe officials say a number ot the men have been selling the coal tbey picked and tbey will not now allow anybody on tbe banks In future. DULLER PURSUES BOERS.

Stnnd Made Near Lydeubnra? by tbe Burgher. Loudon, Oct. 8. Lord Roberts, The Doily News announces, will leave South Africa during the last week of October. The authorities have decided to limit the number of colonial troops who are to be the queen's gueBts in London to 500.

It is estimated, according to the Pieter-maritzbuTg correspondent of The Daily Mail, that -from 4,000 to 5,000 Boers have retreated from ilgrim's Rest, northeast of Lydenliurg, with Long Toms and 22 other guns. The corre- rwident-tindertTtndsthatrrthrfrIong lorn ammunition is almost exhausted. The city of London volunteers sailed from Cape Town for England yesterday. then departure bwngr attended by a si'ene" lit tremendous enthusiasm. Sir Alfred MUner, in the course of an address thank ing them for their services to the empire.

told them that a still greater reception awaifrHUhem at home. A Lydenburg dispatch says General Bullcr's force has been pursuing the Boers through Pilgrim's Rest and Kru- serspost. lie is now near Ohrigstadt and is still marching northward. The Boers now here have made a stnnd. THE RICE CASE.

Hcnort of Fresh Charges Against Accused Men. Now York, Oct. 8. Albert T. Patrick.

the lawyer, and Charles F. Jones, private secretary to the (lead millionaire, William Marsh Rice, will be brought before Mag istrate Brann in the (Vnter street cotirt today to answer to the charge of forging the old man's signature to the two cheeks presented to Swenson Co. for certification after Mr. Rice had died. Assistant District Attorney Osborne and Captain MoClosky are confideut that the prisoners will he held under heavy bail.

In case this bail is produced it is likely the two men ill be rearrested on further charges of Mr. Osborne said yesterday that he would offer no obstacle to their being re leased on bail, but he refused to say what was being done in the way of preparing fresh charges. It is known, however, that evidence fully as strong as that on which the two men were arrested is in the hands of the authorities, based on other papers to which the signature of Rice is affixed. Some of this evidence will be presented in court today. Itelli-f of Galveston.

Galveston, Oct. 8. By action of the central relief committee $50,000 was an- propriatod for repairing wrecked homes and $100,000 for building homes for those whose homes were completely destroyed. The recipients of this assistance are to be determined by the building committee. Ten thousand dollars was appropriated for the purchase of tools, sewing ma chines, for persons who are able to support themselves, but are unable to buy tool.

A dispatch from Dallas sava Gov ernor Savers will turn over cash to the relief committee for tjie mainland sufferers by the September gulf hurricane. A movement has been started to petition Governor Sayers to use $150,000 cash of the $2,000,000 surplus In the slate treasury to aid Galveston and coast 1 sufferers generally and to petition the legislature to indorse this action of the governor if he takes it. Favors Samoaa Soldier. Washington. Oet.

8. Having found the natives of Tntuila fit to serve as policemen and maintain peace fend order, Com mander It. t. Iilley believes they would make excellent soldiers to man the forti fications of Pango Pango hnrbor. In pri vate letters to ofhVere on duty here he has indicated that they would make ef fective artilleryroen.

To enlist a regiment of natives would be necessary to obtain special authority from congress. Tbe natives wbo are acting aa police men were enlisted by Commander Til- ley tt landsmen. It it likely, however, that a force of marines will be permanently stationed nt Pango Pango, Mptoa Jlot Corwerlan Perk. London, Oct. 8.

Sir Thomas Llplnn denies that he le trying to corner the pork market. He Is quoted as ttying that he disapproves of corners on principle and In explanation of the rumor from the United States sayt tbat he wit compelled by elrenmstarjcea to buy more extensively lately than for some time. Ilis supply now is alteve tbe average of what he usually ba on hand. NOW ALMOST H. Co.

Posts Notices tlnuework although short handed. It Is said several ot them will close down. To morrow it Is expected all tbeooilieries will be tied up. Local lodges are eleoting dele gates tor Friday's convention. Operators' Opinions, New York.

Oct. 8. The presidents of the railroads In theanturaoita pool after digest ing this morning's bulletin from Mazetoo, announcing President Mitchell's call for i convention to probably end the strike refused to dteouss the matter. Tney refused to talk on tbe ground tbat the situation pass-d from their hands to these of the miners and expreseel satisfaction r.t tbe turn of matters by such sentiments: "That is good." "Everything Is all right" ana "alls well that ends well." ilia Independent operators when seen to-day appeared as though they oould nut laugh or cry. it is evident that the inde pendents have effected no arrangement with the pool regarding a red uo tlouof freight rates to counterbalance tbe lots sustained in advancing wages 10 per oent If tbe strike Is settled upon the 10 percent advance basis as It is confidently feared here, tbe Independent operators will come out, as one expressed it, at the little end ot tbe horn.

Tbe supply ot anthracite ia practically exhausted and should the mines open a week hence there will be a great rush and the railroads wui oentre their available oars in the Held ana carry coal In an effort to recoup their iosseBS. Tneii, It IhsaIu. will be time for the thelhdependent operators to snow tneir nana. Fully a quartor of the coal is mined by Individual concerns aud tbe raliroods who control tne output cannot supply hade. mand without tbe Independent co-opera tion.

hat aotion the indepaudents will ate can nutviiOTruessed-but-judging from what eertaln of them said during ths oast week they will fight the issue. Hint at Politics. Tue Black Diamond for this week Id Its maiket repot ta gays: What is very generally considered as being a fair offer has been mads by tbe operators to the Striking miners and employes in the anthracite region tea per cent, advanoe In all wages. So far, this has not pet been accepted or rejected by tbe men, on less the faot that no offlolal notice has been taken of it, can be called rejection. The union officials claim tbat tbe offer is not enough aud tbe majority ot the strikers reiterate what tbelr leaders esy.

However, viewed from this distance, ths ten per cent, proffered by the oompanles, appears to ba a fair basis fur a speedy and practical adjustment ot the present trouble, regardless ot ceriain aliened grievances. It is considered that a just and equitable settlement should be secured along that line, irrespective ft any other olulrn whion may be pending, and It Is believed, tnat a oonferenoe of the strikers would show tbat tbe majority of them would bs willing to accept. The operators have conceded; the men, through tbe Instigators of tbe etiike, bave refused or Ignored the concession. It really bs-'glns to look as though the promoters of ths trouble do not want tbe strike settled, but are endeavoring to prolong it through the political campaign, the purpose of which Is only too evident to be further hinted at. But, aside from this, there is evidence that the agitators are determined to foira a labor trust, tbe like of wbich numerically known in no other laud, aud to secure their selfish end are willing to sacrifice tbe chanoe of the obtaining an equitable settlement with an adrancn in their wages.

It is possible the very liberal terms offered may be withdrawn, and as tbe miners' right to pool themselves will offset tbe operators privilege to employ other men. they may exercise It by etaiilng up their ounienee, ana tnsre must be no opposition on the part of former employes. But it is hoped and expeoted that the strikers will will be ameuable to reason and argument and accept the concessionary terms offered. It Is not anticipated, nor would it bs expedient for the men to resume work without a formal acceptance ot the advance, and ir this Is aoooiopllsned soon, tbe other differences oould oe temporarily laid aside until decided by arbitration. THE LOCAL SITUATION.

illcet Potted at All the D. II, Collieries To-day. A long step toward a settlement ot ths strike was taksn this morning, when the Delaware 4 Hudson Coal company after holding out for week, decided to offer Its tbe same ten per cent. Increase granted by tbe other companies, and posted oolloes to this effect at all its collieries. The notices are as follows: This company makes tae following sn-nouncement to its mine employee, provided tbey return to work wlihlu a reason, able time-.

It will adjust Its rata of wages so at to pay to Its mine employes on and after October 1 a net Inornate of 10 percent, on ths wages heretofore received, and will take up with I la mine employe, as heretofore, any grievances whloh tbey may have. Powder will be sold to miners for tUM a keg, and tbe difference between this rati snd ths old rate of 12.75 shall be taken lnt account in adjustiog tbe net advanoe of 10 per oent for tuis olas of labor. C. C. Host, Huperlntendsnt.

Tbe company's employe are Jubilant and the foroeoi their 9,000 votes has been added to ths desire for convention of the men t'i decide the question of ending ths strike, lbs fnat that the Susquehanna Coal Co. has made no offer to Its 5,000 em ployes is the only thing whloh deters tbs strikers of tbis dlstrlot from making an inanlioous demand tor tbs holding of tbs oonventioa. Tbs Hosqaehannk Coal Com panylsan adjunot of tbe Pennsylvania rUilrosd Coal Company and tbs latter It tbe only ooal oarrylug road In tbe entire ooal field widen ts still holding out. A tew of tbe big Individual coal oompanles also remain silent, obiet smong tbera be ing the t'snneylfanla with 7.000 employes, the Kingston with a.500 and tbs Parrlsu with 2,000. All lbs others art small ooq.

Scranton D. ITazleton, Oct a. m. PreelJent Mitchell has to-day issued call (or aeon. Tentloo of the miners to be held at Scran-ton on Friday, October 12.

It Is believed tbat Inasmuch as the oall has been issued tbat the offer of ten per cent, hag been made unanimously by tbe railroads and Important operators and it Is generally expeoted that work will Jae re. suoied In all tbe antbraoite mines on Monday next. Th national offloera are unanimous In their declaration tor a settlement and will exerolee tbelr lufluenoe with delegates to aooapt tbe offer. At tbis time tbe men are divided on tbe proposition aa to whether It is a vlotory or not. The sliding eeale and price of ooal has been an enigma to more enlightened minds than miners In the past and the real gain or loss will be demonstrated by aotual practice.

A vote lor resumption of work teems oertain. Tbe text of tbe order Issued by President Mltobell tbla morning Is as follows: Temporary Headquarters, United Mine Workers. Hazleton, Oct. 8, 1930. To all members and all mine employes of tbe anthracite region: Brothers: In view ot the fact that the wine operators have posted notices offering an advance In the wages formerly paid, and believing It our plain duty to consult your wishes as to our future actions, we deem it advisable to ask you to select delegate's to represent you In con vention.

iou are therefore notliled thai convention will beheld lir Scrantotv beginning Friday, Ootooer 12, 1900, at JO in." Tbe basis of representation will bs one vote lor saon 100 persons on etetfce, -or if desired one delegate may represent as many as 5 0 mine workers; but no delegate will be allowed to cast more than five votes. Each delegate should hare credentials signed by tbe chairman and secretary of the meeting at which ba is elected and wherever possible credentials Bhoutd bear the teal of the local union. (Signed) John Pres. U. 41.

of A. T. D. Nichols, Pres. ills.

No. 1. Thomas Dufei, l'res. Did. No.

7. John Fahet, Pres. Die. No. 9.

N. B. Delegates will bs notified of the hall In wDich the convention will be held on their arrival in Scranton. Marching at Hazleton. Hazleton, Oct.

8. Despite the warning iesued by Sheriff Harvey to President Aliiohell last night, that he would bold lilrn pei sonally responsible for any bloodshed -lay, the inarching ot striking miners had not ceased this morning. Tbe strikers congregated in crowds along tbe roadways leading to tbe various mines. They did active missionary work among the non-union men and a further crippling of tbe mines resulted. Tbe mission of Colonel Elliott of General Uulilii'a stuff to President Mitchell is Ftill unknown.

It issttll believed that tbe two con furred regarding the removal ot troops. President Mitcb-ll conferred wltn the district presidents tuts moruing. Tula district was very quiet. No More Marohlng. Sheriff Hnrvey called on President Mitchell for the drat time yesterday afternoon nt Hazleton.

The sheriff strolled Into tbe Valley hotel and ofter a short wait met the labor leader. Both went luto a private conference whloh lasted for almost an liour. At the close of the talk tbe sheriff was seen, but refused to inverse. Mr. Mltoiiell was asked tor something on the oonferenoe, but he denied having any.

eoylag that tbe sheriff cacue for social tiurposes. It was ler.rned from an authorltiva source lost evening that the sheriff called upon President Mltoiiell to inform til in no more inarching could take place, and that If the miners persisted in march ing and there was any bloodshed, he (tbe would not he responsible. (Several marches were contemplated for the week. but It Is understood tbat these hare been called off. The conference between Sheriff Harvey and President Mltobell was moat plear ant one, ts la evident from the taot that both emerged from tbe room chatting and laughing freely.

In Periston. Soranton, Oct. 8 Ttfa news ot tbe call of convention ot miners Issued this morning by President Mltohell was welcome Intelligence to the citizens ot Soranton. Theoalllng of ths convention points to tbs ending ot the strike and of some antlafaotory pjan to be adopted at the convention. Tula olty has been selected aa the place of meeting and President Mltobell, who Is to addrest tbe miners at Wednesday's paradS-WllI remain hereafter tbat date until the order to go to work is Ueuet wbion It is thought will not be later than next week.

At Shamokla. Shamokln, Oat. 8 Not oolllery Is working to-day. No attempt was made to resume work. Hie Carueion oolllery baa been shipping daily forty tons of ooal taken from a culm bank.

1 he strikers say this must stop aud tiireateu to march on tbe colliery. Treopa Going Heme, Rbenanaoab, Pa, OflL.8. General Oobln Informed Sheriff Tools to-day that unless necessity for troops presented Itself In the meantlme.the remaining soldlerswould be withdrawn Tuesday. Battery would be sent home this afternoon. -At Maneaey City.

Mahanoy City, Oet. a de-elded change In the situation to-day in the I'a other Creek valley. Collieries In this dlstrlot op to Saturday bad stood against tba agitation for a strike. Ths big meeting at Lsnsford yeeterdawspread the sen tl. raent and tbe miners now stand strongly for a strike.

This morning many of the men stayed at home, but tu oollierie wet tbhj to coo. 7.