Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 3

PITTSTON GAZETTE; WEDNESDAY; OCT. ij, conference between Mitchell and COUNTY ENDEAVORERS. IMPORTS MAKE BUILDING NEW fore Alderman Barrett this morning and commenced an action in assumpsit against the Pennsylvania al MITCHELL EIS OQTOBER 15, 1902. SUGGESTION FOR TODAY. School House Are Being Put to Good Un Lecture Halle in New York.

'w' jQaeette has hitherto called at tenuon to tne remctrKaDie eaucaiionai JjSfj moveinett In New York city, which MyXylUitoa in the public 5' Chpo.l. houses. The growth of these lectures has been phenomenal Dr. Henr ML Leipziger, supervisor of the 4 Lup cuunio lias anaaoucu uuic luict' est than any other educational move meat of the decade." The lectures giv fat the school houses are attended entirely by adults, and include instruction in sanitation, hygiene, his 'KVj tory and, as Dr. Lipziger says, "tne extended from physiology, nat science, geography and biogra 10 Hterature' music, art and arcn 'ilatwtitvA ThA tnfol atfaliilaiina at lectures last Season was nearly $00,000 and the total number of lec almost 2,500.

This was the four iteenth courseand since the Inaugura the system the public attend hi'iwii hu InrroARoil from 22.UU0 the HHHHim to npnnv nuu.uvu. auuiuk to these figures the attendance in the boroughs of New York city outside of Manhattan, and more than 900,000 per sons have been benefited by the lec lures. xne co operation oi eiyena in Various communities throughout the country would provide a way for a revival In the most popular, effective and educational manner of the old lyceura, whose influence, comparatively limited though it was, has never been and whose decadence has been much regretted. When you want good pies, get Bohan's LOCAL CLEANINGS. Town Talk and Events In and About 1 i' 1 The funeral of Mrs.

Bridget Lynch will, take place tomorrow morning at Vv 9 ociock. mere win ue no carnages. ''Hn A marriflep lirensp has been issued 17 nr. A. A TeiQAnh .1 n'Mullov rf thin nitv nnrl The Y.

M. C. A. basket ball teams will have their regular practice tnU evening. The second team will be "picked tonight The Ladles of the G.

R. will meet ''f. tomorrow afternoon at 2.30. All mem bers are requested to be present, rain or shine. By order of the president.

i i Wednesday, Oct. 29, will be observed I'vXlvv; by the miners of the anthracite region ins John Mitchell Day. Preparations are being made in many of the coal towns for big labor demonstrations. John's high school challenges i the FIttston nigh scnooi to play a '4 of foot ball on the West Plttston SERIOUS CHARGE Brought to Coal Region Un der False Pretense. THEN REFUSED TO WORK.

They Allege That Violence Was Used Against Them and That Threats Were Made Union Takes Up Their Cause Warrants Issued. Forty foreigners, lured to the coal regions by tempting offers cf positions on a new railroad, are today lodged in Clifford's hall, under the care of the United Mine Workers of this vicinity. They were brought to No. 14 colliery, of the Pennsylvania Coal from New York city, yesterday morning, to take strikers' places and for the pur pose of operating the colliery, but when tbey understood the nature of the work required of them they positively refused to accept the positions, although they claimed that all kinds of money inducements were offered them and that, when this failed, intimidation was resorted to and threats made against them. When all efforts to force them to work failed, the men were released.

Officials of the unions soon learned of the affair and quickly took up the cause of the men. They went before Alderman Barrett, of the Ninth ward, and laid down the information as given in the foregoing paragraph. Attorney M. N. Donnelly was engaged and will look after the legal side of the case.

Warrants were issued in the name of "John Doe," charging assault and battery and threats. The prosecutor In one case was a Russian Jew and in the other warrant an Italian. The Alderman's office presented an unusual scene of commotion last night when the crowd of imports were brought there and told their story, hundreds of people being attracted to the scene. Afterward the men were taken to Clifford's hall, on North Main street, which is strike headquarters, and were housed there for the night. They were furnished with lunch, consisting of bread, bologna and beer, and several union men from this city looked after their welfare and comfort during the night.

It was rumored that agents were still at work in New York city, making false promises and glittering offers, and that 300 more men were expected In this district within a few days. Two of the foreigners, an Italian and a Jew, were taken to New York on an early morning train on the Lehigh Valley road, for the purpose of identifying the agent who employed them and also to warn their friends against coming here. A Gazette reporter visited Clifford's hall this morning and had a talk with Bomle of the men. One of the Jewish members of the crowd told the following story: "I am 28 years of age and am a Russian Jew. My home is in New York city, and I am employed there at carpenter work.

There are 19 Jews In this party brought from New York. A few days ago an agent circulated among our people, offering easy employment for men on a railroad which was being constructed in the country. Wages varying from $1.50 to $3 per day and free board were offered; also free transportation. Naturally, we accepted readily. We were placed in a passenger car and finally landed at an early hour in the morning around the colliery, and four of our number, including myself, were taken down the mine.

It was my first trip, and I'll never go back there. It was a dark old place and was very wet. I told the boss that I was with that I nked the place and was ready for work, but wanted to go to the surface to chang? mjy clothes and get my young brother to go down with me. When I came out of the mine, I told the boss I'd never go down there again, as I didn't want to work In a coal mine. He offered me more money if I'd go back to work, and raised his fist to thump me, saying he would knock my eyes out if I didn't go to work.

I grabbed the boss by the coat collar and prevented him from hitting me. I and my companions would never have come here if we thought we were expected to go Everybody working at the mines had a gun with him." An Italian was Interviewed, am! told the following story: "I am 25 years of age, unmarried, and worked on tne docks in New York city. A man who spoke Italian offered us work on a railroad and promised us $1.55 per day and free board. I landed here and whs told I had to work In a coal mine I said I wouldn't work, and me and the boss had a scrap. He grabbed me by the arm and told me I would have to work, and when I tried to get away from him he tore my coat sleeve.

We were given breakfast yesterday morning, but the boss wouldn't give us any dinner because we wouldn't work and said we'd have to walk back to New York. There were about 20 Italians brought here." Some of the crowd were bright looking young men. ranging in years from about 20 to 40. The majority of them had lived around New York for some time, but a few were new arrivals. Many of the number, especially the Jews, spoke very good English.

Thirty one' of the men appeared be CUSIC HALL, HTTSTON, One Week, Com. 'f grounds, Saturday afternoon, with the for bringing them hero. Constable Quigley went to No. 14 this afternoon taking half a dozen of the men with him for the purpose of identifying the mien inside the stockade who are alleged to have made threats and assaulted the foreigners. The officials at the colliery, however, refused to allow them Inside the stockade, and the constable was compelled to return without his prisoners.

The foreigners are still being cared for at the headquarters this afternoon. ET CETERA Notes From Business Men, Wants and Other Minor Matters. Lost Large maltese and white Tom cat. Suitable reward will be given for Its return to 218 Warren St 15t2 Wanted Young man, 18 or 19 yrs. Understand something of grocery business and is acquainted in West Plttston.

Address Gazette office. 1U3 Wanted A horse for his keep, during the winter. Light work. Best care. Apply 806 Wyoming avenue.

11 wl For Sale Double heater and range CH. Lilly, 328 Franklin street, 1U 5 For Sale Cheap Two horse Champion wagon, four inch tires. J. E. Patterson Co.

For Rent Office room in Gazette building, with steam heat It is wired for electric lights. Best location in town. Apply at Gazette office. Starch, per pound, 5 cents. Giles.

OBITUARY. Charles D. Keller. Charles D. Keller, of Peckville, died yesterday after a lingering illness.

The deceased was well known to the older residents of this city, ho having lived here for a number of years. He was born in Northampton county ir. 1850, and, when a boy, moved with his parents to Moscow. He was station agent for the Lackawanna Co. at Moscow for a few years, and about 187: was appointed station agent for the same company at Pittston Junction, succeeding David Blanchard.

Mr. Keller held that position until Jan. 23. 1883. when he was succeeded by tin.

present agent, Thomas F. Burke. Since leaving Pittston he had been In the employ of the coal firm of Simpson Watkins. He was a man of character. Mrs.

Keller and three som, survive. The funeral will take place in Peckville on Thursday afternoon. Fresh Shell Oysters. 60c and $1 per 100. Stews or frys at Moffat's.

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Roosevelt. Just as President Mitchell stepped into the Pres.ldent'8 room, Speaker Henderson was leaving, and the President introduced them to each other. (After an hour's talk with the President and ConHmlssIoner Wright, Mitchell left the White House. To the reporters who plied him with questions he would say, nothing further than that he expected to return at 3 o'clock and resume the discussion of the operators' offer with the President It was his intention at that time to start back to Wilkesbarre at 4.50 p. m.

After leav ing the White House, Mitchell went to call on Commissioner of Immigration Sargent. The following dispatch was received from Washington today: "Reports from the coal districts, to the ef fect that the miners are aissntisfled with the arbitration plan proposed by the operators because of their suggestions as to the composition of the commission, arc believed here to be based upon a misapprehension by the miners themselves as to the situation. Mitchell's talk with Roosevelt toda will, it is believed, clear np all these double and result in the acceptance of the operators' proposition." Public Interest generally is centered in the negotiations now under way for the settlement of the strike by arbitration. So far as heard from, no material changes have taken place iu the local strike situation. No disturbances have been reported today.

The commanders of all the regiments. located in this section went to Pottsville this morning to attend the funeral cf Col. Hoffman. AN AUTUMN NUPTIAL. Thomas McGovern and Miss Kathryn Bohan Married at Hiyh Noon.

A charming autumn nuptial event was the marriage today of Miss Katharine Bohan, of Pine street, and Thomas McGovern, of Upper Pittston. The interesting ceremony was performed at high noon in St. John's R. C. church, by the pastor.

Rev. Father O'Malley. Thurlde was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Bohan, and Patrick K. Gallagher did the honors of best man. The bride and her maid were both handsomely gowned, and the biidal party was an attractive one.

The bride's coflume was of white silk lansdowne, with French applique trimmings and pan velvet, while her maid wore a dress of nun's veiling, with trimmings of pan velvet and medallions. Only the immediate relctives attended the reception. Miss Eila Qulnn, cateress, served a sumptuous wedding dinner. Mr. and Mrs.

McGov ern left on the afternoou Lehigh Val ley train for a wedding journey that will include New York and Washington. Upon their return, they will re side at No. 72 Pine street. Mr. McGovern Is a popular engineer on the Le high Valley railroad.

His wifp Is daughter of the late Corroack Bohan. and, like her husband, his a host of friends, who extend congratulations. Natural Anxiety. Mothers regard approaching winter with uneasiness, children take cold so easily. No disease costs more little lives than croup.

Its attack is so sudden that the sufferer is often beyond human aid before the doctor arrives. Such cases yield readily to One Minute Cough Cure. Liquifies the mucous, allays inflammation, removes danger. Absolutely safe. Acts immediately.

Cures coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis, all throat and lung trouble. F. S. Mc Mahon, Hampton, "A bad cold rendered me voiceless just before an oratorical contest. I Intended to with draw, but took One Minute Cough Cure.

It restored my voice in time to win the medal." Farrer, Peck Rob erts, Plttston and West Pittston. An Ineenlona Clock. Brussels has a church clock wound by atmospheric expansion Induced by tne beat or tne sun. Spanish Women. All well trained Spanish women are taught to handle the sword from their earliest years, and as a result tbey are noted for their admirable figures and easy walk.

Shetland Nlhta. Shetland's shortest night is five hours, but her longest Is over eighteen hours. A Chamrelea Temperatare. The fishes in the ocean depths lower than 300 fathoms are the only living creatures that Inhabit a world without changes of temperature. High Rats.

Steeple pointed caps, sometimes four feet in height, came into fashion in Italy and France lu 1S43. They fitted the head, ran to a sharp point above, and at the end the veil was fastened. Tona Wood. Tough wood or wood that is bard to split Is so because the fibers of which It Is composed cross and interlace each other. The wood of the elm Is a familiar example.

The toughest wood known Is the lignum It cannot be worked by splitting. Color Blindness. Among civilized nations 4 per cent of the men and 1 per cent of the women aro color blind. The Chinese are the only people free from color blindness. A Town ol Boats.

Carrncross, on the west coast of Ireland, is composed eutlrely of boats. There are large stouo quarries near by, but the inhabitants Stoutly decline to have a proper bouse on tbe ground that on Inverted fishing boat is more comfortable The excitement incident to traveling and change of food and water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason no one should leave home without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. Annual Convention to be Held in Ed wardivllle on Friday. The fifth annual convention of the Luzerne County Cnristlan Endeavor Union will be held in the Welsh Con gregational church, Edwardsville, on Friday afternoon and evening of this week.

The offer of a banner to the society having the largest representation at the convention is arousing much spirit, and some large delega tions are promised. Special music will be furnished by the singers of Ed wardsville, and this alone will be well worth going to hear. The following excellent programme, including some'of the new men in Luzerne county, has been prepared: Afternoon. 2.00 Quiet Hour, led by Rev. A.

W. Brownmiller, Hazleton. 2.30 "Welcome!" Rev. T. C.

h.d wards, D. response by the president of the County Union. Music. 3.00 Address, "Co operation in Cnris tlan Work," Rev. E.

A. Loux, Plymouth. 4.00 Roll call of societies and reports. (ThdUargest delegation present out sldex)f Edwardsville Endeavorers will be awarded a banner). 4.15 Junior Hour, conducted by Miss Olwen M.

Edwards and Mrs. C. R. Gregory. Evening.

7.00 Praise Service. 7.20 Election of officers and business. Music. 8.00 Address, "The Christian as a Citizen," Rev. J.

J. K. Fletcher, Pitts ton. Music. 8.30 Address, "The Christian as a Personal Worker," Rev.

George B. Swinnerton, Forty Fort. ORDAINED TO THE DIACONATE Interesting Ceremony. In St. James' Episcopal Church This Morning.

An interesting event in ideal relig ious circles was the ordination of Harvey P. Walter, the new rector of St. James' Episcopal church, to the diac onate of the Protestant Episcopal church. The ordination took place in the church this morning, and was the occasion of a large gathering, both of the clergy and of the parishioners, The audience room of the church was well filled when the service opened at 10 o'clock. Morning prayer was said by Rev.

R. E. Roe, of Scranton, and Archdeacon D. W. Coxe, of Alden.

Following this came the sermon by the bishop of the diocese of Central Pennsylvania, the Right Rev. Ethelbert 'lal bot, D. who had remained In town after attending the archdeaconry ses sions, on the West Side, in order officiate at the ordination. The bishop took for his text Acts 6: 4, "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the Word." His discourse was a very able one, and dwelt particularly on the du ties of a deacon, in his official relation to the people, and of the people's duties, in their relation to him. The formal service of ordination then took place.

The candidate for ordination, Mr. Walter, wfts presented to the bishop by one Of his old friends. Rev. Sidney K. Evans, of Manheim, Pa.

The Litany was said by Rev. E. H. Eckel, of Williamsport. The celebration of the Holy Communion followed, Bishop Talbot being the celebrant, lie was assisted in the administration of the sacrament by Archdeacon Coxe.

Besides the clergymen mentioned above, there were In attendance on the service Rev. George Kirkland, of New Berlin, N. a former rector of St. James', and Rev. F.

P. Harrington, rector of Trinity church, West Side. The church choir led the music at the service. Wyoming Seminary. A successful college course depends largely upon a good preparation.

It pays to give time and money for such a preparation; to go to a school with ample equipment and with teachers of large experience In college preparation. It pays to go to school where morals receive attention as well as mind, where character is cultivated as well as intellect. Year opens Sept. 17. Send for a catalogue of the Seminary, to see what we offer.

Address L. L. Sprague, D. president, Kingston, Pa. Stoves and ranges at Ash's.

Forty Years Torture. To be relieved of a torturing disease after 40 years' torture might well cause the gratitude of anyone. That Is what DeWlttls Witch Hazle Salve did for C. Haney, Geneva. O.

He says: DeWitt's Witch Hazle Salve cured me of piles after I had suffered 40 years." Cures cuts, burns, wounds, skin diseases. Beware of counterfeits. Far rer. Peck Roberts, Pittston and West Pittston. Winter comfort furnace heat.

Ash. Rheumatism Cured in. 24 Hours by Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. T. J.

Blackmore. of Haller A Black more, Pittsburg, Bays: "A short time since I procured a bottle of Mystic Cure. It got me out of the house In 24 hours. I took, to my bed with rheumatism nine months ago, and the Mystic Cure is the only remedy that did me any good. I had five of the best physicians in the city, but I received very little relief from them.

I know the Mystic Cure to be what it Is represented and take pleasure In recommending It to other toor sufferers." Sold by J. H. Hbnck, druggist, 4. N. Perfect Flttlna, fteamles Patterns.

Nothing over 15c; everybody likes them; igold lbnly at Ruggles's, Broad. TROLLEY LINE Work on Cannon Ball Being Pushed. A COSTLY STONE CUT. Details of the Work in Progress at the Lower End of the City Most Expensive Part of the Road Much Rock Encountered. The contractors in charge of the West End section of the new Cannon Ball trolley line are pushing the work to their greatest capacity.

That stretch of roadway being constructed between the Erie bridge, across South Main street, and No. 7 Junction, is probably the most expensive on the entire line. Although operations were started here early in the spring, much work yet remains to.be done. At the crossing on the Port Griffith road large forces of men are at work on both sides of the treet. A cut thirty feet wide through solid stone 30 feet thick remains to be made before the track can be laid beneath the street.

The stone quarried from this extensive cut is the finest for foundation purposes. Much of it has been used in constructing the retaining wall op posite Swallow street and in building the water course along the creek between Swallow street and the South Main street bridge. We are told by men employed on the rockwork that In some of the holes drilled for blast ing as high as 150 pounds of dyna mite is placed. Three or four blasts are set off simultaneously, and suffl clent stone is loosened to keep the workmen busy for a week or ten days. Hundreds of people congregate at the scene to watch the progress of the work.

During the past week, another large force of workmen has been placed at work at a point south of the rock cut, between the Port Griffith road and No. 7 Junction. At this point, it Is ne cessary to remove a large quantity of earth, which is being transported by wagon to fill the ravine just south of Oak street. Between 20 and 30 teams and wagons are engaged in this work. A large number of men have been giv en employment on the new trolley line throughout the summer.

Nearly all of those thus engaged are mine workers, and the wages they have received in this temporary employment have been of material assistance to them in the trying times that they are experiencing. Pursell's Art Btofft New phone 5444. ASSAULTED. Italian Laborer Struck Thomas O'Brien With a Shovel. Alderman Thomas J.

O'Brien, of Upper who is foreman of a Kane of Italians on the new Cannon Ball line at tne Erie crossing. on South Main street, was assaulted by one of the Italians this afternoon. When reprimanded for his slothful ness. the Italian picked up his steel shovel and aimed a blow at tit. O'Brien's head.

Fortunately the blow fell short, and he escaped with Lut a slight cut behind his left ear. Mr. O'Brien prevented further use of the shovel by grappling with the man. The Italian grabbed his finger and bit it severely. Considerable trouble has been experienced with the Italians on the Cannon Ball in this sec tion.

Yesterday, a Scranton foreman. in charge of a gang near No. 7 Junc tion, had a serious time ith his men. Sweet potatoes, 25c per peck. Giles.

Sudden Misadventure. Carelessness Is responsible for many an accident and we never know when to expect one. It is well to know for our own benefit and for others that BucklenV Arnica Salve is the best remedy on earth for burns, scalds, bruises, cuts, felons, bolls and piles. Only 25c. Guaranteed by W.

C. Price, Plttston; G. D. Stroh, West rittston, J. H.

Houck, Pittston. The Great West has certainly many attractions in the way of beautiful resoris for those seeking health and pleasure, and the farming sections of the West are now enjoying unprecedented prosperity, which should be of absorbing interest to those contemplating seeking a new home in a growing section of our gloat country. Daily during October, the Nickel Plate railroad will sell special low iate one way tickets to points all through the West. These tickets are good on the Personally Conducted Trans continental Tours which leave Boston every Monday and Wednesday noon, in the elegant Pullman tourist sleeping cars, which have everything for comfort and convenience of passengers at rates less than half those charged for standard Pullman accommodations. These tourist cars pass through New York State on West Shore train No.

1, via Rotterdam Junction, Utica, Syracuse and Rochester, at which points parties may join them. As they have become more widely known, the patronage has steadily become of higher class and increased in juntll they are now the nVost popular and nigh class tourist Car excursions from this section to the West. For tickets and Information, see nearest agent, or write R. E. Payne.

General Agent, No. 291 Main Buffalo, N. Y. 15MFW8t Buy Your Fresh Shell Oysters at Messlck's, and get the best, 'Special Low Rate Excursion to Niagara Falls via L. W.

R. Oct. 25th, 1902. $5.00 from PittBton. Tickets on sale Oct.

25th, good to return within flye days. Std hie rem Went to Washing ton This Morning. TALKED OVER ARBITRATION LatcrHitcbell Visited Com missioner Sargent. ANOTHER TALK WITH ROOSEVELT Expects to Return to Wilkesbarre Early This Evening. No Inkling Has Yet Come From the Head of the Miners' Union as Whether or Not He Will Accept the Offer Made by the Operators to Submit the Strike Dispute to the Solution of a Board of Arbitrators to be Appointed by the President.

Some Definite News May be Forth coming Late This Afternoon or This Evening. Still the public continues to linger in doubt and anxiety as to whether or not the offer of the operators to submit the questions at issue in the anthracite strike to a board of arbitra tors to be appointed by the President of the United States will result in the ending of the struggle. The decision of the miners on the question has not yet been announced. President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, is at this writing in conference with Presl dent Roosevelt, however, and it Is pos sible that his decision may be an nounced late this afternoon or tonight. The utmost secrecy has been main tained by the representatives of the miners concerning their proposed ac tion in the matter of the offer of the arbitrators to arbitrate.

Yesterday af ternoon, the several dozen newspaper men on duty at the strike headquar ters in Wilkesbarre became desperate over the lack of information as to the attitude of the union, and, forming in line, they all marched in a solid pha lanx to President Mitchell's room. The leader of the scribes informed Mr. Mitchell that the public, the great third party interested in the settle ment of the strike, deserved consider ation and thasome statement should be mads to relieve the suspense. It was a dramatic moment, and the drop of a pin could be heard as tue strike leader thoughtfully weighed the re quest. After a few minutes' pause, he dictated the following statement: "I fully appreciate with what anxiety the people of our country are await ing the end of the coal strike.

The coal operators have not addressed the miners' union or its officers in making their public statement. It is, there fore, impossible for me to state the attitude of the miners at this time. I am now, as I have always been, deeply solicitous of the Interests of the public and the welfare of the mine workers who have been on strike for the past five months. A forraaf statement defining our intentions will be Issued just as soon as we are in possession of the full meaning of the proposition of the operators." That was the last heard from Presl dent Mitchell before the morning newspapers went to press. Early in the evening, the three district presl dents arrived in Wilkesbarre and went into conference with Mr.

Mitchell. It was known in the newspaper men that the district pn sldents were with Mitchell, but it was uot known until 3 o'clock this morning that taere was also in attendance at the conference in Hotel Hart personal representa tive of President Roosevelt. This was Walter Wellman. the noted newspaper correspondent, who now makes his headquarters in Washington' and who is in close relation to the administration. What information Wellman brought or how it was treated bv President Mitchell and his associates nobody on the outside could tell, but when the conference came to a close at 3 o'clock, announcement was made that President Mitchell would leave immediately with Mr.

Wellman for Washington, to confer with thcProsl dent. A Publishers' Press dispatch to the Gazette 6ays that President Mitchell arrived in Washington this morning at 11.35. He started at once for the temporary White House and arrived there at 11.55. On his way from the station to the President, Mr. Mitchell declined to make any statement for pub lication.

Evidently the President was in waiting for the miners' leader, and Mr. Mitchell was conducted without a moment's delay to th Presidents root Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright was present when Mr; Mitchell arrived and remained throughout the tmaAn rAVrn hall nnnnalra ttia ofnra ilf R. Schmaltz, this evening at 7.30. vV He will talk on Socialism and the strike The public is invited to attend, Two Flags" was the play presented last evening by the Laura Davis Stock Co.

A fair sized audience i Iras in attendance. The specialties were the chief features of the even 5 entertainment. A laughable com drama is the bill announced for this evening. I 1 1. CA 1AUIC1 JLUUUBUll, Ul I nd Miss Agnes i ere united in i o'clock in A '4iL And Miss Agnes Joyce, or itauroau st marriage mis ai.ernoon St.

John's R. C. church. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret jyce, Bister of the bride, and tne best was Michael McDonnell, of re Thomas WijHams, a graduate of the Yv C. A.

mechanical drawing and machine design classes, has been pro 4 frank Pardo, a graduate of the class nV' 4 In, mining, is now occupying a lucra tlve position as mine foreman, near Johnstown. The Erie pay car will no longer be a familiar and welcome sight along jfthls system. The company has decided to abolish this method, to return to the payment by check, which was in vogue about ten years ago. These drafts or checks will be payable at Vi stations of the company, when funds J' are available. The change will become with the November pay.

iv L. Goodman and Mrs. Mary E. Wil son represented Thalia lodge, of this i itfjt.v. i convention of the Daughters Jr.

i vanla, held in Carbondale yesterday. 'r. Goodman was elected secretary treasurer of the convention. After the business had been disposed of. the 'rfoWnt PR were entertained with a programme of songs and recitations "tl'i VaBd with supper.

The next convention Yt Awtn be held in Wilkesbarre during the St i. ionn aecono weeK in juuubij, Baiton, 12c per pound. Giles. The Tax Collector il ti i tAmifn wilt he at Sam 3trl; in Cohnnfnnnl on Oct. 16.

Wi: Gorman's, in Inkerman, on the 17th, and' at the postoffijee, in Port Griffith, i Jvl: on the ISth, for the purpose of recelv i JTf 'Need a stove or furnace? See Ash. PER80NAL, City.plerk John T. Flannery was In Carbondale yesterday, attending the A. of Patrick Llnnen. Albert Day, of South Main street, USUAL MATINEES.

Thompson, of Nafus yesterday for Jersey City, where Li'arau it corn rn pmnlnvmAnf AS am the and ift LIJCJ uu jCaura Davis Stock Co. Presenting High Glass Plays and Polite Vaudeville. POPULAR PRfCES. wltt has been visiting at Niagara 'I vFalla. Philadelphia and Washington, yhon last evening..