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THE 17 A jiH HI report EDlTiON Portly cloudy today at, Sunday; gentle shifting wind LUZERNE COUNTY'S MO 'PROGRESSIVE AND UPTO-D AT E-WEWSP A PER TEN CENTS THE WEEK WILKES-BARRE, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1919 THREE CENTS THE CO? 1MB IDT liKM iJL'AST OWIE JS J3Mm Fatalities PALL OF SAMFKS OmCIALUSTv SHOWS 93 DEAD FOUR THEORIES ARE ADVANCED OVEIJIE 'GITY AS AHABCHISTS 1 DESmEIBlJRIED astei: F0R DIS Niac Victims Taken to Holy Mass is Celebrated for AO-Hundreds Crowd About Church-Signs of Grief Visible Everywhere Electric Wire Dropping on Rails 2,500 Feet From the See: ofFire May Have Sent a Current Into the Powder-Chief Button Issues Statement Admitting That Cause is Not Known MANY OTHER FUNERALS HELD DURING DAY UNITED MINE WORKERS' OFFICIALS TO INVESTIGATE; Mystery Not Clearing Des-. pite Fact of Arrests in Many Sections POLICE ARE STILL ACTIVE Washington, June 7. The crime de tecting agencies of the government nave made but little progress In clear. Ing up the bomb plot which had for its object the slaying of Attorney General Palmer and a dozen other prominent men throughout the country. This was authoritatively learned today from a source close to the department of justice, In.

spite of the fact that scores of radicals have fallen into the draa-net the government has spread In an effort to round up the guilty, none of those being detained has been able or 'willing to offer any information that would lead to the arrest of those ac- (Continued Chief of the State Department of Mines, Seward fiutton, anl the six local mfne inspectors, comprising a committee of investigation into th Black Diamond Tunnel disaster, have not ascertained the exact cause of the accident but in a statement issued today, names four conditions which might have resulted, in thn powder being ignited. The statement from the committee follows: There are four! causes which might have ignited the powder. They are: "First probability thai a bar was carried by employes to car which touched wire. 7 "Second kee of powder might have touched wire as empty! BERLIN AGAIN powder kegs were found in the THROES "Third smoking pipes were- in the fatal cars and lightei tobacco, or lighted lamp might have ignited the powder. No evidence has been obtained so far to inidcate that either of these three causes ignited the powder.

"Fourth-nan electric wire fell on the feet inside of the mouth of the tunnel and probably current came through the rails to the car in which the powder was being carried and it might 100,000 tiOndnn. Jsne I. Berlin Is sea In spatch reaching London shortly after noon today said that 100,000 bad gone on strike there as pro tret against the execution of the Bolshevik leader Ve-vino, st 'Munich. The dospalch stated that the strike not watt for the sanction of their leaders but walked out when the news of Irvine's execution was circulated. In a despatch arriving at noon It reported rr,) Karlicr in the day a despatch from muntratton with Berlin had been rat Guards who attempted to prevent I'll rewt has been reported all over ws off.

tion. Earlier despatches told of precautions agminst riots being taken at Berlin and other large cities. AND ONE MISSING An official list of the Delaware Hudson coal company, Uiued at noon today, shows that the death toll at the Black Diamond Tunnel now stands at 93. This number includes the death of two men at City Hospital today. Michael Nestar is the missing No trace of him has been found.

Relatives have searched the morgues and officials have searched the mine. This would bring the total casualties to 94. The list has been checked and re-checked and is how believed to be correct. SEARCH FOR MISSINGM CONTINUES Relatives of Michael Nestar and Mine Officials Get No Que, i- CASE IS BIG MYSTERY CoulaV the hand of fata have sparred a husband and father In that catas trophe that two days ago snuffed out the lives of ninety-three men? the power of a heaven temporarily have given insanity, to -a jlovlng.i-hus- band and a kind father who only an hour before' that fateful minute had pressed a good wife and three little tots to his breast, bide them a hearty good bye and marched, off as the war rlor of industry, smilingly Into the battle of the day and not bring him back? 7 They have searched, eagerly they (Continued on Page' 11.) BURLESON EXPLAINS HIS ORDER ON WIRES Washington, June 7. Both Houses of Congress were pucsled today when Postmaster General Burl-eson Issued a revised edition of his order giving up the operation of the telegraph and telephone lines.

With co-ordination rapa Congress, the opinion was hai- arded that -his act was an effort io shift the burden a strike of operators to the owners of the lines while he kept the financial control. Th-a Postmaster General, In amend ing his announcement of last night that the wires would be restored Immediately to their owners, explained through another that the order had been bungled In the Publicity Bureau of the Postoffce Department. His order, which was "construed" to mean merely dissolved the Operat ing Board. Announcement Burleson relinquished control of the wire faclll-. ties had created amazement at the where steps were In progress for necessary legislation to that end.

Senator Cummins Immediately sumi moned a special meeting of the Inr terstate Committee and the matter was taken up for. consideration. PROHIBITION AN AID' TO DRUG PEDDLERS Washington. June .7, Prohibition will increased use of substitute stimulants, 1 such as co-cnlne und according to nhrt to Secretary of th Treasury Glass- made hv nareotie toonvmltteo B.nolnted lv former 8ec- AfcAdoo. Addict In the United 'States nrmbnr th renoW savis, with n1ipattons pointing lo a.

total of 4 000 000. Re-Tvort from one-third nf th rihvrlnn Af the ooi'ntrv showed 7i.l R0 adrTfi. end it sll had pirtndi In th wm rfiprtlon the -nnNk wft'rfd 7 of, are New York State, K. Hav th'f wopnr't'on ben tlnts'nd with a 1,1 ths nhyolc'an 'n that'srs' riiy'n. th" toteV Would havj 7.05.

The Nimmi'i Mtimated "tMt the s.rsleiT trnffW I equsil In maritiide to ths enrrled legitimate onsinls- The inn iodirs nresllvfd secur their sinnles bv. hn through Canads and Mexico chiefly. Best bicycles at Blase's. 64 8. ftfaJh.

KONENKATtlP PREPARES One oeen Kept open for the relatives and rnenas or the dead mine workers. These hundreds held theff places until the last of the nine bodies reached the cnurcn, when those other than rela ttves were permitted to enter the sds clous church. Large though the edifice was 11 was entirely too small to hold the throng that wished to attend the services and hundreds had to remain on the outside. Nine Bodies In Front of Church. The undertakers arranged to have one Doay on each side of the main aisle between the seats and the sanctuary railing.

Immediately back of these, placed in position on the top of the seats, three on each side. In the main aisie was. placed the ninth body. Jt was but a few momenta after the time schedule for ths funeral ser vices to begin that the officers of the mass, visiting priests and several ac oiytes entered from the sacristy. Not a vacai chureh seat could be seen In the wnue scores or peoole were permitted to sit In the sacristy where they cosTId hear the sen-Ices.

Rev. J. J. mcuane, rector or Holy Saviour church was the celebrant of the solemn high mass. R.ev.

J. J. Curran, rector of 8t Mary's, and a former, rector at Holy avtour, was deacon and Rev. J. J.

O'Oonnell, of Inkerman, a native of the East End was sub-deacon: Rev. Father Ahem, curate at Holy Saviour, master, of In the sanctuary were Rev. Dr. j. V.

Moylah, of Nantlcoke; Ilev. w. P. Donnell, of hcranton. Rev.

M. E. of Kingston, and Rev. John Kelly, of Par sons. All -the, honors that the Catholic church can bestow' upon its members were given the nine victims.

Joseph Hart. Houlevard street; Georgtown; Joseph orestall 46 Penn street: vie tor and Michael Harris. School lane and Scott street; Michael Connors, School street; Bernard Gillespie, Max well street; Michael Connell. Kidder street; John Van Pine street; Patrick Lenahnn. Scott street.

All the solemnity of the Catholic ritual wasl used to do honor to the victims. Rev. Or. Moylan sang the Libera, ''Deliver Me Lord," ss Rev. Father McCabe was performing 'the absolution over the nine bodies.

The priests then (Continued on page S. FRONT PAGE READERS Ballet Club Dance every Mon day Fernbrook Park, Uall's orchestra. DANCING AT HOTEL- STERLING THIS EVENING. SPECIAL FRESH DRESSED SPRING CHICKEN DINNER SUNDAY, 1 -Served From 5:30 P. to 8:15 P.

"The chirm, the never fail. ing atnhosphere of refinement and enjoyment. has made POLAlD'S especially attrac-tive to discriminating- diners. Music By Potter's Orchestra 1 Wsddlasv rlnss at Blast's. Ma'-v mi i to President Wilson Insists That Treaty is Still in Consideration INVESTIGATION TO GO ON Washington, June 7.

While the President has been apprised by Acting Secretary of State Polk of the resolutions passed by the senate demanding uibmlssion of the peace treaty to that body without furl her delay and providing- for an investigation of the receipt of the document by prl--nte interests in New York City, the attitude of administration officials to day 'remained u.icKanged. At the cap.toi there was widespread peculation to -hat effect the in-attfs action n.ifiit have on the Presi- but a nii.r.br of senators stiteJ ttiijt they did not expert he al- Continued on page 2.) OF STRIKE MEN QUIT: In the throes of a general strike, de started on Friday. The workers did stated that "no bloodshed has been Copenhagen had said that all com-. 'r the strike were disarmed. Germany as a result of Levine's execu "our men are loyal and -we anticipate no strike." Union officers, however, declare that operators have joined the union without the knowledge of the Western Union officials and that the strike will completely tie up the wires of that company.

Whether the employes of the Postal Telegraph Company will be called out In the peneral strike will not be decided until President KonenRamp arrives here. It is announced, however, that press associations and broker wires will not be affected. revealed today that they are indirectly responsible for the bomb outrages, in the United States. The Italian, Restelll. testifying, said: "Already our comrades are at work in America, as me newspapers' snow." "HUSH CRISIS! AMERICAN AS WELL.

AS BRITISH' GfiorRe Creel shows' problems ot Erin, is nd' ldnger "domestic" sinco the peace conference 1 Paris. Mr, hla'" work as chief official cenBOf of the United States government belnr ended; visited Ireland, saw all the-leaders, fltudled conltlons and gives the results In his first news papor articles written for tomorrow's Sunday New York American, Juno 8, sold by all newsboys. BROWN and RASPER Banquets Clam Bakes, Outings, and other ocCMons requiring sfflolent and 'qvloic BRLL PHONK-f923-W 13 South State Street DANCING AT HOTEL STERLING THIS EVENING; Seiti Jvwelry At Blae'i, 14 8. Main. I pn CALL BIG STRIKE NEXT WEEK A pall.

of sadness hung over the East End section of the cltv today. wine or its honored residents were be- Ins; paid their last earthly tribute of respect. Thousands of people lined the streets containing: the home of the nine victims of the Black Dlarnond Tunnel disaster who were to be laid to rest today. Men raised their hats and In the eyes or most everyone glistening; tears could be seen. Like on the day of the terrible disaster there were no great vinlble alms of grief.

Parent, children, brothers and Bisters bore up bravely under the great sorrow they were They remembered that their loved ones bore their' sufferings with patience The mourn, ers therefore held back the tears. Their stoicism was remarkable, to behold. Only occasionally could a moan be heard and- then th grief-stricken person did so unconsciously. All seemed of one mind it was -their duty to bear up bravely. The community funeral was well planned by the various undertakers.

It was shortly after 0:30 o'clock that the first funeral, that of young Josephs Hart, of Roulovard street, Georgetown, came to Hply Saviour, where a solemn men mass requiem was to be cole listed for' nine victims from that parish. Thousands of people were In the vicinity of the church and Jhun tireds hurried to (ret positions on the steps to the two side entrances to the church, the main passage way having FREE CARNATIONS TODAY ill The new Toric OpticalCo. wi give a carnation as a souvenir to every-lady who calls, either to have glasses adjusted or to make inquiries. There will be no charge for adjustments or con sultation with any of the com pany's specialists on this date. SATURDAY ONLYAT 7 50 PUBLIC SQUARE u.

DANCING AT" HOTEL STERLING THIS EVENING. Cool--Comfy Convenient Lait Pay At the Savoy for Little MARY PICKFORD In the Beit Pla.y.of the Year "1)AXDY LONG Take Everybody's Advice Uw-DON'T MISS IT. rhlch SPECIAL MATINEE This' Mornlnr from 10 O'clock till' Noon "rX)R CHILPREN-fcllB Every youngster In th world ought to set Little Mary in this l)autlful, human story of an orphan. I BRING OR SEND TOURS Pictures Baltimore Tunnel Disaster 1 Will Be Shown At All Perfor. mances Today PRIZMA PICTURES SAVOY NEWS PICTORIALS OTHER BHORT SUBJECTS 7 JJonday and Tuesday ALICE BB AD -IN 4BE HEAD" nest eyeglasses at Blast's, 14 Mala.

SAVOY Chicago, June 7. S. J. Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, ih expected to arrive here this afternoon from Washington, and to begin Immediately the final preparations for the calling of a general strike of commercial telegraph and. telephone- The strike probably will he called early next week, according.

to a statement today by J. P. Campbell, secretary-treasurer of the union. Western Union officials deny that more than a scattered few of their operators belong to the union. They suy car with the men.

I ton They are organizing a systematic 1 plan of relief, so that every" dependent! win dc uixen or. 4 a-, Among the mine Inspectors from other districts present" "were James Roderick, of Hasleton; John J. Stick lex of Haiieton M. J. Brennan, of.

Pottsviiie; Charles Price of Lykens Valley. Nell Ferry -Mates, of -Williams tow niThomas Davis, of Nanticoke, representing the interna tional organisation of the U. At. W. ofj D.

I McCue, of Pittston James Qleason, of Bcranton, and Peter O'Donnell of Wilkea-Barre, represent Intc the district; Hugh Frlel. of Illi- no's, and W. Dajnowskl, of -Plyriiw outh, union organizers, were on the scene of the accident. They are dls- tributing necessary 'relief to depend Jacob Stephens, president of' Local 1689 and W. Evans, also of that (Continued on page ft.) DANCING AT HOTEU STERLING THIS EVENING FIRST Paramount and Artcraft PICTURES" AT THE OIRPHEUM A Four Minute Stroll From The Square And Worth It! 7..

TODAY ONLY WALLAGJrREID 7 (' in "THE HOARING road" Positively the most thrlUlnsr story of love, romance and SPEED ever soreened. ADDED ATTRACTIONS' "BTTRTONHOLMES "TRAVEL'" "BRAY PICTOGRAPH AND 'A SNAPPY SQCIETY COMEDY" NEXT WEEK Mondap, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS -r in ,,,7 Knickerbocker Buekaroo" The sreatest Falnbanks jplcture ever made. It cost $280,000, wais six months in the making and Is in seven bl acts. SPECIAX, ML'SIC BY ORPHEUM ORCHESTRA" Ballet Club Dance every Mc day evening1, Fernbrook Par! Hall's orchestra. Optical repairs at Blase's.

14 have ignited the powder." "There' -numerous conditions must be fitted In osdei to de- termist whether or not the-hut coru dltlon I en i ted the powd eh These conditlona we are no- fitting by evi dence we are obtaining: and of course cannot arrive at any- definite statement until we have finished with the evidence. "Afoout 1 9 1 8 mJ ttee of "mine" workers hiet "bfrrcials of this colliery for ths purpose of obtaining a ride to work in the ''morning. It was agreed at that time between the committee and officials that a trip would be furnished In the morning and that all the powder would be put in the last car and no men were to ride-in this -car or next car ahead- The evidence indicates that the m'n era committee, and company officials examined frequently to see that the agreement was carried out On the morning of the accident there were seven kegs of powder in tne last, or powder car. The powder remained intact and did not explode- The Investigation is not finished because many of the witnesses are in the hospitals and are in such condition that they cannot be talked to. When they are recovered a statement will be made by the committee to Chief- of the State Department of Mines Seward Button.

The accident of Thursday morning will be sifted to the bottom. The menrrbers of the committee who are Investigating' with'- Chief. Button are T. J. Wiliams, mine- inspetcor of this district, the 14th; D- T.

Davis, 12th district; John B. Corrigan, 10th district; E- C. Curtis, 8th district; Robert Johnson, 8th district; Joseph J. Walsh, 14 th district, and Chief Button. Witnesses Examined The witnesses qulused this morning were C.

W. Wagner, assistant mine foreman at the tunnel and Arthur Dy-mond who was riding on the second car of the trip." These men threw no new light on the matter. Many mine inspectors from other districts and representatives from the Bureau of Mines, were on the scene today making examinations. A committee ot union men from the inter national organization, from the dls trlot and from the local toured the mine and conferred with Chief But Tlymouth will picnic at San, Soucl t-aric on Monaay. Ballet Clubi Dance every Mon day evening, Fernbrook Park, Hall i orchestra.

SANS SOUCI rhe Valley's Most Popular Recreation Spot BANC IN NIGHT. i Music By Guy Hall's famous Jazz orchestra. TVs always cool vat Sans Souci Fishing UcKle at Blase's. Main. PLOTTING OF HUN WAR LEADERS COSTS THOUSANDS OF LIVES Geneva, June 7.

Evidence Introduced at the trial of a band of anaiw chists -taken Into custody here proves that German military and political leaders have been behind plots costing thousands of innocent It was We are pleased to announce the opening today of Optical parlors at No. SO Public Square, we are prepared to apply tSe optical needs of the Wllkes-JBarre publio. 7 The refracting will be in charge of Dr. 1. S.

Bunn, who has practice! optometry iif, Wllkes-Borre for1- ten years past This insures our patrons of the very beat examinations, ajid wo are also prepared to do all kindfe of repatr. accurately and quickly having our own lens grinding: plant right, on 'the premises, We will thapk the people of Wllkes-Barrs for a. cUare of their business and assure them of the best be had In our line, both as to service and material; TQRlC OP. ticai cp. o)t diamonds at Blass'a 4 a Main.

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