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PAGE EIGHT. TUESDAY THE PITTSTON GAZETTE JUNE 17, 1913. lit AROUND the STATE UTILITIES Bill mm i have TtH VETO TAX IL WILL BE REVISED Important Happenings in the Keystone State. Intestines Removed. Harrisburg, June 17.

The coal companies of the anthiacite region sent BY SENATE LEADERS Sayre. June 17. With 15 feet of his intestines removed, Hiram Henderson, of Fleiiiingville, N. is in a critical POWERFUL CORPORATIONS DE condition in the People's Hospital, fol lowing an operation for intestinal LAY ACTION ON THE IMPPORT strangulation. He is 64 years of age.

ANT MEASUREFIVE IMPORT their best legal talent here to plead before Governor Tener for the rejection of the Roney bill, which places a tax of 2 per cent, on anthracite basedon tne prevailing price of the coal at the mouth of the mine. The coal operators are anxious that the governor veto the bill. They con tend that present system of taxing coal lant in the nine anthracite counties of the State should not be changed, contending thai it is giving tre desired satisfaction. At the hearing before tne srovernor which was private. James H.

Torrey, of representing the Delaware Hudson ANT CLAUSES ARE TO BE ELIM Pleased With Our Capitol. HAKE YOUR PQRCil ATTRACTIVE AND Harrisburg, June 17. Members of thc Missouri Stale capitol building INATED FROM THE MEASURE SATISFACTORY AGREEMENT IS LIVABLE It is Your Own Fault If you continue to suffer the discomfort and annoyance of tender feet. It is all in the shoes you wear. This trouble is entirely eliminated if you wear Nurses Oxfords $2.50 Shoes at the' same price.

Sold in Tittston at the Big Shoe Store that offers hundreds of bargains in Footwear. BOSTON SHOE STORE L. SCHIFFMAN, Prop. 24 North Main Street. commission viisited the State capitol EXPECTED ON THE COMPEN here on an inspection trip and were SATION BILL shown through the building by State oflicials and received by Governor Harrisburg, June 17.

Powerful interests, representing the corpora Tener. The commissioners have visited Albany, Boston, Providence, Colum Coal James Brady of this city, I bus and other capitols and highly tions, ore now delaying action upon the three chief measures before the men's coinpesation and child labor legislature, public utilities, worklng 98c to $4.50 79c to $10.00 65c Porch Shades Porch Rockers Lawn Settees praised the beauty of the Pennsylvania representing the Philadelphia Reading, and former Judge Harold AlcClue, jf Lcwisbun representing the independent operators, made the chief ar capitol. They paid particular atten tion to the art works and looked over Although the former was scheduled to guments against the approval of the thc plans and general arrangements. Lk repi.itcd with amendments iavor bill. If the bill is signed by the gov able to the utility companies, the Tribune Republican Appraisers.

Seranton, Juno 17. Judge C. B. Senate corporation committee, after hearing Attorney General Bell and William Draper Lewis, refused to act. ernor, it will mean that thc coal companies wiM pay into the Slate treasury approximately $4,500,000 per year, based on the present tonnage in th Witmer, of the United States District A number of amendments demanded Court, Seranton, has appointed W.

C. Go Carts hard coal belt. One halt of this by the corporation will be made be Dershuck, owner of the llazleton $3.98 to $30.00 $5.98 to $30.00 tPlain Speaker. and C. E.

Bradbury, of fore the bill finally reaches the Sen amount is lo bo returned to the anthracite counties lo oe distributed pr.i rata to the cities, boroughs and town Seranton, appraisers to examine ac ate. 1 count 3 of the Tribune Republican Governor Tener notified Senators ships in each county. Vublishing which us in the hands McNicli and Crow that he expectci of receivers. prompt consideration of the utilities as well as the cempenosation Mm TESTIFIES SHE bill. A compromise oiil containing Entertain Coal Dealers.

Seranton, June 17. Over mem an insurance feature as wen as an C. E. HOWELL bers of the New England Coal Deal elimination of house servants is being ers' Association arrived today Harry Davenport and Charles Morris. worked out by thc industrial commis to be guests for three days of the sion, which framed tne compensation PITTSTON.

NEIGHBORS OUR 55 South Main Street, Delaware Hudson Coal Co. The bill. Seminary Teacher to Marry. Louis C. Jordy, a graduate of Syra PLACED DMITE IK HERBAIf SOUP Mrs.

Jacob 3rodotfsky, of 2221 Leach street, North Seranton, at a hearing in investigation of an explos Hemiblican said that the visitors will inspect mining operations of the D. H. Co. in Wyoming Vallev i cuse University, who for the past two utility bill will contain these amend mcnts when reported: before th leave. Tonight tncy will years nas been a teacher of cannnstry and coach of track athletics at Wyo hold a banquet in Hotel Cas Se.ran Elimination of the clause giving a ton.

covers buing laid for 27r Attor Gulled Notes from Many ming Summary, left Kingston last municipality thc right to take by con nty James H. Torrcy of Seranton will domnalion proceedings a public utility bo toastmaster. ion at her home, whereby six persons night for Syracuse, N. where ho vii: be married tomorrow to Miss Flor iT.ce Carpenter. After spending the iDerranceton, when thc pastor, ltev.l instructor in the public schools of James D.

Bryden. assisted by Rev. Lorranccton and Wyoming and ha! when the corporations refuse to sed to the municipality were injured, testrfied that one of her boarders, Anthony Tomkiewicz, was Train Itldcrs Arrested. summer vacation in the Thousand Is Luzerne County Towns. i Wllkcliarre Girl Married.

I Lvle Merithew. loi mcrly of Wilkes i J. Day, pastor of toe lieiinci rresoy Striking nut the section giving treble Special officer M. J. Gallagher, ct the cause of all the trouble.

She said lands. Prof. Jort'y will engage in com tf nan Church, united in marriage 11011. damages against railroads. taught, prior to her marriage, four terms in Secaucus, N.

J. The bridegroom is equally popular and in his recent campaign for the legislature thc Lehigh Valley Railroad, arrested that Anthony, being smitten with her mercial chemistry John McKay of Luzerne Borough and became so "sweet" that he insisted six illegal train riders yesterday; All Elimination of the section conrer i'lg joint use of. facilities upon dii Miss Eva Baiiharn, ot Jjorranceion. The ceremony was an unostentatious tiarrc, now of LoTfj; Reach, and! ftre norH 1,1,1 she must get rid cf her husband and were committed to the county Jail was commended tor his attitude en erent utilities, suen as railways, trol itter a hearing netorc Alderman aias Hiss Hi ion coiuiingion, 01 i.ihci Marlj MoCarly. of Wilkcsbarre, is affair and attended by only thc im clean polities.

He is also a diligent compelled her to flavor her husband's soup, te. coffee with chunks terson. Place, willceHo. i.ri c. were uniiea in stlH Uld up with thc Iulnis he rc.

ley companies and electric light com ppmes mediate relatives and iricnus. xuoj iiit on it inpcruiee ani is wie rep biijle has' been a lifelong resident of resentativc from the Sixth Legislative marriage this mowing at tne onae a reived lust Saturday at thc fire in Ho raking from thc House bill tne joint dynamito in hopes that if he would 1, ite on tho explosive it would blow him into smithereens. home. The couple have been iriends tcl WMkesbarre. While endeavoring District.

after the cere Dorranceton nnd is the only daughter German Festival. The Germans of Luzerne county will ise of telephone lines in compeung of Mrs. Sarah Bon ham, of Walnut territory. commemorate the twenty fifth anni street, that place. She is an accomp When she refused to further dose the food she claims that Anthony mony Mr.

and Mrs. McKay departed or a wedding trip and will be at home to their friends at Luzerne Borough after July 1. the section which gives since then scnooi iays. in a iew uays one of the domestics in the Mr. and Airs.

Merithew will start on hotel, he smashed a window slass with their journey to their future home in his' fist. A email artery in his wrist California. was severed, and he becaMe very weak Ifrom loss of blood. versary of Kaiser William peaceful lished young woman and enjoys a large the commission the right to grant rule, bv a festival in the auditorium circle of sne nas oeen a cap placed chunks of dynamite in thc stove and when she was baking a charters to utilities to pass through a of the Wilkcsbarre Y. M.

C. A. tonight. or corporate unite with atch of broad a terrific explosion fol Bainbridge Colby, of New York City, Read Tb Gazette and keep posted. out consent of the local authorities.

lowed, that severely injured herself Photographers ay lino. The proprietors of two studios in Wilkesoarre were again before an al will give an oration an "Germany's IFSachvuccotsor to Sacks I Atturncy Mineral Kest. Yesterday ai'ternon the remains ot All the above sections Jire oppose und two children, as well as three oth Development Under William IU bv the respective corporations which Herman in that eitv hist evening for me late Attorney Mdm illier. ot Theodor Sutro, vice president of the er persons. In the midst of the excitement causeti by the explosion, the would be affected.

The Pennsylvania violating the Sunday law. They claim Wilkcsbarre. were laid to in Hol that it ojvs them to remain onen and nback Cemetery. The services were German American National Alliance, wilj give an address in German, and tail road is opposed to the treble Want woman also charges, that Anthony Clothing fcJ 47 N. Mom St.

ole one of her children's savings Prof. C. B. Mentzcnthin. of State Col pay lini which they have done for deducted at the heme of his mother, several jMrs, Charles A.

Miner, on 'ranklin 111 banks containing $1 in small change. ages as well as the clause dealing with Joint uhe of facilities. The Bell Telephone Co. will be powerful enough lege, will also speak. Anthony is now being held de strt'et, by Uev.

Dr. Henry Jones. fault of $300 bail on the charge of defeat thc amendment for the joint Played With Dynamite Cap. Old Forge. June 17.

Anthony Tc having explosives in his possession use of telephone lines in competing territory. desco, aged 15 years. Is In the Taylor with intent to and also with larceny of the child's bank. Ladies' Suits MADE TO 0K3ER Special attention to this line of work. Perfect fit and workmanship guaranteed in every detail.

CLEANING and PRESSING given prompt attention. Ladles' Suits and Coats specialty. R. Herbert 17 CASH BLOCK. Iteal progress on mihties, child la Hospital as the result of playing with Personal Workers Resolutions.

The Wilkesbarro I'ersonal Workers' league has adopud rcsi.lutions asking the county judges 10 make known the law that will govern the granting of liiiuor licenses at the next license court. rc. tor of St. Stephen's Church, ly 1 Ionic; K. flaydcn.

The pall bearers were Charles 1 lodge. W. C. Price. William Sharpe, Richard rpe, Hunt.

Samuel C. Chase, 3 F. M. Kirby. Clarence usghlin, Thomas Darling, John Farnnam and W.

il. liuchelles. bor and compensations will be delayed a dynamite cap which he found. Two of his lingers hud to be amputated. int.il the Senate is able to force thc louse to agree to the compromise JOHN M'KAY State wide primary bill Unless the Toll of the Mines.

Scranton. June 17. Peter Nelson. rate conferees force an agreement UNITED IN MARRIAGE aged 51 years, was instantly killed by on this bill deemed cf vital interest to the organization of all other legisla fall of rock in thc Hyde Park col ion will be held up by filibustering liery. fine of the prettiest weddings solem methods.

The Senate leaders hope to Rcelumiiti Contest. Hanover Township High School's first declamation contest was held last cretiing and resulted in the following1 awards: First prize, $5 in gold. Hiss 1 Jii'hlevn Sweeney; second prize, $2. SO in Hold, Miss Arlene Kyhart; third prize, gold pin. Mii Ilea Commet.

The judges were Mrs. Thomas Evans, this month was that which tooK ear the House out and it is not at Graduates I'rojii Wesleyan George (I. Summerson, of Wilkcsbarre, will be graduated tomorrow from Wesleyan University in the largest ckiss to receive diplomas from that Institution. Summerson prepared for college at Wyoming Seminary. He has been a member of the Olee and Club during his university course.

I tail road Ituilder Dead. Seranton, June 17. Charles G. place last evening at 7 o'clock at th all unlikely that they will force parsonage of tho First Baptist Church, through the Slate wide primary bill, but this cannot be done by June 26, The Store That Both Buys And Sells For Cash Only. Stevens, aged 80 years, is dead at his home at Dunmore.

He was a promi unless the Democrats a large nent railroad builder and constructed many miles of railroad for the Lacka v.anna Company, and also a portion HEADQUARTERS FOR number of the Progressives recede frim their position. Tho sections objected to ev the of thc Erie Wyoming road between Pert Blancharad and Dunmore. progressives anr. Independents jire these: 'Prevfntion of formation of political Woman Hurt In Auto Wreck. Ariel, June 17.

When an auto in parties by nomination papers after the primary. which she was riding turned turtle and went over an embankment near the farm of Charles Shaffer, Mrs. Alvin No fusion in the primaries by re I Miners Return to Work. Vpon the advice of district ofllcials jof the union 700 miners at the Sugar Xotch colliery, of the Lehigh and I Wilkcsbarre Coal returned to work this morning, after having been out on I a button strike since Friday i morning. At yesterday's meeting of the local.

President John T. Dcmpsey, of District No. 1, and Executive Hoard Peter O'Donnoll, addressed 1 the men Aftetr the meeting it was said that every man who had not been paid up came to the secretary and secured the troublesome button. nuiring that a candidate can run on Sewer Pipe Fire Brick one ticket only Swingle, of Cortez, suffered serious in Retention of the present disability juries. She will recover.

FRESH VEGETABLES Every" Day At DRURY'S clause in tho general election laws. rviiieh would continue assistance in the Boy Drver Dies. Seranton, June 17. As the result of elections It is understood that the Senate is i'ling to. drop tne former section anr amend the State wide primary meas a broken neck received when he dived into Roaring Brook from a ledge 15 feet tbove the water and struck his head against the bottom, SavoriJ irSkvSutt.i.orlo PI Sacli.L&oxi 9 Dunio, aged 16 years, dieJ at 2:30 ure so as to permit of the formation of political parties by nomination papers as now WE ARE SHOWING a splendid assortment of the hew Spring GINGHAMS LAWNS and goods of like nature.

Several new types in Corsets. We invite inspection if the front lacing model. GLOBE WAREHOUSE Pittston, Pa. o'clock this morning in State Hospital. Clay Brick Clothing t7 MwiSt Fire Red The House conferees on this bill.

Wilkcsbarre Man Dead. John Metzrar, aged G3 years, died last right at his home, 209 Scott street. East End. Wilkcsbarre, after thirteen months' illness of paralysis. He was a native ot New York City, but had in the East End neighborhood for 4'J years.

Ho Is survived by his widow and four Children. eprest ntatives J. R. Jones, Humes ami Found Dead In Chair. Honesdaie, June 17.

When Miss Nellie McCabe entered the room in which her brother, Charles McCabe. Walnut, are anxious to inert the Senr ate conferees totnerrow morning. They have called a meeting for o'clock. Senator McViehols said that there was well known resident of this place. no hurry f.

a conference. He said fspecial 21 Ibs. Gr. $1.00 Potatoes, per bit 8T Hams, per lb .18 Fresh Butter, per lb. .34 Butterhie .23 bat he could not attend a meeting at wa4 sitting, she found him dead in his chair.

Thomas McCabe, a brother of Charles; died in exactly the same ill's luur. I Many Join Church. Twenty new mornhers were admitted iv.to the Union Church, at Xuangola, on Sunday. manner at his home at Carbondale six J. E.

Patterson Go Davi I Murray, a lawyer of Ring years ago. hainton, N. died of apoplexy in 1. 1 xi op Flopinsr Motor Thief Guilty. Philadelpha, June 17.

Earl Scott. New York city. Mr. Murray was the son of the late Supreme Justice Wil Horse Drops Dead. I'r by the beat, a horse owm by mail collector Thmns MC ermott.

dropped dead in tr nt of Hotel eiiing. at Wilkcsbarre The Old Reliable Lumber Co. iam Murray. His wife was the of the late Commodore James II. known also as Lloyd Williams, who was arrtstcd two weeks ago at Lowis Bermuda Onions, per lb Gillis.

tj. S. N. own. after a sensational elopement" from Boston with Kdythe May Howe, the sixteen year old daughter .05 .25 .25 Spring Clothes The soft finish grey Worsteds, brand new this season; a very choice blue Serge.

Binehamton (N. clergymen plan 41 lbs. Beans 5 lbs. 1J ice a state wide campaign to test the Sun a railroad freight of the day bast hall Utw. New England city, was conviotcd in quarter sessions court here of stealing Rend The Gasetto and keen posted i m.itor car belonging to Paul Clay House Struck Ity l.i' litiiiiis.

During the thunder storm yesterday Min lightning struck the hous. of John Rowan, of Miner's Mills, tearing large the roof, and knocking both chimneys from the dwelling. of Harvard. Sentence was de ferred. Peanut Butter in quart jars .20 Country Fresh Eggs.

.23 New Potatoes, per pk. 10 A Side Line Vets Going to Gettysburg Hirrisburg. June 17. Cel. Perfection Lewis E.

Beitler. secretary of the Pennsylvania commission in charge of More Cmi! Appeals. The Lehigh Valley Coal the D. U. Coal Ci and the G.

B. Markle Co. have tiled formal appeals with the board of assessors from the new coal valuation. I am now agent for Wherever people ap the fiftieth anniversary ceremonies of the battle of Gettysburg, announced last night that the State of Pennsyl preciate real Quality in Boor nia will transport to Gettysburg at 'Royal Tailors" lleer, you will find them 1 the expense of the state 22.0.rl veter Full Line of Up to Date Shoes and Hosiery. ilemantlintr Steirmaier Long Dist.

'Phone. 15 th Season. STOP AT THE HOTEL PONCE OE LEON AND ANNEX When at ATLANTIC CITY Virginia Avenue and the Beach. UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT COLONIAL HOTEL, MEDIA, PA The Hotel Ponce De Leon Is newly furnished throughout with rare taste, and possesses all modern requisites for convenience and comfort of guests. Hot and cold sea water baths.

European and American plan. A BOOKLET will be Gladly furnished on application. Rates running from $12.50 to per week, according to location it the rooms. Official Hotel American Motor League and the International Automobile League. Garage Capacity 2tMt tclilnes.

N. 11. WAGXKK, Prop. ALFRED IS. GRINDROD, Mgr.

I VI ans who participated in the Civil War and who are now residents of Pennsylvania, or who enlisted from Pennsylvania and arc now living in other States. Turkey Trot Under Ban. The Lehiglh Traction Company, which owns Hazle Park, has assigned special ollicers to the resort, with str ie: no ructions not to allow the turkey bunny hug and other objectionable Janccs. of New York. Suit for you $15 to $25.

This is strictly a CASH proposition. 1 1 ii3 unn Gold The Gcsd Tasto I Candidate for Burgess. Shamokin. June 17. George O.

An The Drury's 13 15 S. Main Pittston. man, for seven years a member of the town council, is a candidate for the Bevan, Joins National Guard. W. A.

Rogers, director of thc Wilkcsbarre Y. M. C. has enlisted in the Ninth Regiment, N. G.

and will be asked to lend his in promoting physical culture work. Republican nomination for chief bur "You can't make grow Tailor gess of Shamokin. ii from thistles," says an old proverb. "Ami nnlthp" nav wo "mii Bell Phone 721 J. UXKXOWX XS KlLIil'D IX SCRINTOX.

you make a pure sparkling do Medal Beer The badly mangled remains of an lleious beer like PERFECTION out of anything but the very fin unidentified man Were fiint'd at the Ccurt street crossing of the NEW BICYCLES W. Railroad in Seranton early yesterday morning. He was about five fe i ten inches and aged about He ha. I on a dark blue in th coat of ai pea red the name est hops and barley malt that money can buy." PERFECTION Is scientifically brewed by exact methods; and properly aged. That's why It's always just tho same pure, rich, mellow PERFECTION, no Order a case sent linme SPECIAL PRICE Springfield, and the name of Samter of Scr iu.t"Q in his today.

I'tirc ool Lahel on every package. toclav. Pure Food Label shoes. He wore a Panama hat. Gotham shirt, silk lisle hose and cuff links matter when or where you get why It's always so good foe witn brown stone in centre.

Tt is thought the man was straek bv a 1 acka wanna freight train The bedy is at Cusick's morsue in Scraiit n. you. (lovoil Are Yon Gcing to lien Yerk $863? WBJTB HOTEL RAYHOHD 42 East 28th Street, (At Subway Station.) New York City. For Pocket Guide and Special weekly rate to Buyers and Par tics; Single Room, $1.50 a Day or $9.00 a week. MARK A.

CAD WELL (Mention this Paper.) PROPERTY TRANSFERS. Stegmaier Brewing Co 'PHONES. Fronerty in Pittston Citv. from We also sell sueh high grade wheels as B.MMiK WIXCIIKSTKU JOHNSON VALE BARGAINS in Soconcl Manil llieyclos. ALLAN SMILES 114 NORTH MAIN STREKT.

Mary Reap Bohan to Catherine Galla gher, of J'ittston township, for, $825. Property in Nantiooke, from Reese G. Davis, of West to Lauro. King Co. I M.

OriBUhs. also of West Pittstou, for $1,512 Pripetty In Wc Pittston. from Reese Davis, of West Pittston. to Just Relow Uie Ferry Bridge. Ih.Mk Pba PIUatwM.

Laura M. Griffiths, cf the same place, for A.

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