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I i n. r. Fa LEAD Hi Temperature Today. Shown by recording thermometer on Gazette Building. Up to 3 in.

Max. 12 p. 77; 51. 5 a. Showers tonight and Friday.

60th YEAH. WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. DAILY IfiST. tit THEO. HAHT.

1882. PITTSTON, PAM THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1910. TWO CENTS A COPT. fORTT CENTS A MONTH. EIGHT PAGES.

IK STODGE iff" BRILLIANT NUPTIALS (This Contest Has Been Conducted Throughout by the Publisher's Circulation Service of New York City.) BEGINS VOYAGE PAUL MORTON. ONLY TWO DAYS REMAi GRAVE CHARGES OF CORRUPTION Win Two Valuable Prizes of Period For Our Contestants To at Close THE 'irst l'rize Selection of $30.00 Tailored Costume, or choice of Jewelry. Second Prize CJioice of several pieces of jewelry now oil display in window of Bert II. Snowdon's Jewelry Store. LIST OF CANDIDATES.

AFTEtf HALF CENTURY i Since coming to the "United States 45 years ago Mr. and Thomas Heal, have continued to reside here. Mr. Heal was born in Paulton, Cornwall, England, and Mrs. Heal in Wales.

Now, in advanced years, they will visit together the scenes of their, early days, a half century ago. Mr. and Mrs. Heal leave this city tomorrow morning for iNew York city. They will sail Saturday on the Baltic, of the Star line.

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Lemmert, the latter a daug hter of Mr. and Mrs.

Heal will accompany, them to New York city. The stay abroad on native heath will extend at least two months, possibly longer. Mr. and Mrs. Heal, who reside on Oregon are hly respected residents of this city.

A multitude of friends will wish them bon voyage. COAL CO. GIVES HOSE CO. A LOT 4 So that it may erect a hose house upon the plot, the Pennsylvania Coal Co. has, for a nominal sum, leased land to Port Griffith Hose Co.

Xo. 1. The hose company expects in the near future to be able to erect a hose house. Port Griffith Hose Co. was organized about a year and a 'half ago.

It already has 1 000 feet of hose given it by the Pennsylvania Coal and a hose cart. Jn the company treasury there is nearly $200. So much interest has been taken in the company by the residents of Port Griffith that the members anticipate no great trouble in raising funds for the proposed building. The lot of ground leaded is 50 feet front by 150 feet in depth, it is on an alley in the rear of the Meehan residence, which is on Main street. Port Griffith.

Port Griffith Hose No. 1, will hold a meeting at p. m. on Tues day, June 14, in the A. O.

H. hall, to which the public is invited. Nat Rosenberg. Box 74, Port Griffith, is the secretary of the company. THREE WATCHMEN; ROBBERS STOLE Robbers forced entrance to the carpenter shop at the Exeter colliery Tuesday night, notwithstanding that three watchmen are employed, and stole carpenter tools valued at $150.

A door of the shop was forced. The tool boxes of Foreman Daniel Brown, John Stroh, II. V. Mitchell, and John Tenth, all of West Pittston, were ransacked. Ten' saws, chisels, hammers, bits and braces were taken.

Noclew to the perpetrators has been unearthed. Since the Mineral Spring breaker of the Lehigh Valley Co. wvis destroyed by fire, under circumstances that pointed to incendiary origin, three watchmen have been employed at the Exeter colliery. BENEFACTIONS IN WILL OFJRS. BREHL A number of institutions are beneficiaries under the will of the late Mrs.

Brehi, widow of Christ Brehl, of Wilkesbarre, and mother of Rev. William Brehl, pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption church, this city. She made the following bequests: St. Nicholas church, for improvement of Darling Street cemetery; Wilkesbarre, $500; St.

Mary of the Assumption church, this city, for new convent. $500; masses for repose of soul, $500; United Charities. Wilkesoarre, $300; St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum, Scranton, $300; House of the Good Shepherd, Scranton. $300; St.

Joseph's Foundling Home, Scranton, $300; colored missions, $300; Mercy hospital, $300; Leo House for immigrants. New Vork, $300; Board of Indian Missions, $300. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BUILDING FUND The secretary of the. M. C.

A. acknowledges the receipt of the following subscriptions to the building fund: Ladies' Auxiliary 200 100 100 50 50 50 25 10 Mrs. Jas. McMillan D. W.

Evans 10. K. Troxell W. A. Shiffer Frank E.

Shiffer It. T. McMillan C. H. Cutler Wm.

Drury, Jr H. W. 'Pennant 1 1 Morehouse Total amount ncknowlcdg Balance required $31,010.50 KING EMANUEL MAY LEAVE HIS THRONE Lisbon, Portugal, June 9. The early abdication of the throne by the youthful King Manuel in favor of his uncle, the Duke of Oporto, is rumored in official circles today. The unrest, of the people rnd the financial troubles of the royal household are given as tne reasons for the contemplated move.

TURKEY PREPARES TO OUST ALL GREEKS Constantinople. June 9. The regis tration of all the Greeks living in Turkey was begun today by the Turk ish authorities, preparatory, it is said, for their expulsion. Tula action by the government is one of a long series indicative of increasing bitterness between Turkey and Greece, which, it is generally will end in war. OF PROMINENT COUPLE Harry Xeiilx rger, of Freeluinl, Lasf.

livening: took as nts Jtrme Miss Beatrice Mai'kus, ot This City. As beautiful a Home wedding as has been witnessed this season in this ciiy was that at the' Markus Schlos ser residence, on Broad street, last evening. Miss Beatrice Markus, of Pittston. and Harry Joseph Neuber ger, ot reelana, were united marriage at seven o'cIock. in the presence of 70 guests, by Rabbi Salzman, of the Wilkesbarre Temple.

The Markus Schlobser. residence, lTi Vlo Uroad street, was embowered with in flower. The walk to the house was canopied and the ample front porch was enclosed. In the parlor of the Schlosser home, where the ceremony was performed, one side was backed saliuly in the verdure of palms, ferns and laurel. Jn the parlor of the Markus home, the mantel was encased wtth vinci, whitman eyes and laurel.

Laurel was entwined in the banister of the front stairs. The chandeliers 'were covered with smilax. In the nooks and corneis were laurel branches 'an era carra pines. The blossoming laurel, artistically arranged everywhere by Florist Carpenter, made the rooms seem woodland vistas. At the appointed hour the bridal party wended its way, Oppenheim's orchestra, playing the march from Lohengrin, from the second floor of the Marcus home to me parlor of the Schlosser home.

The four ribbon girls Irene Herman, of Allentown: Flora Jacobs, of New Vork CityTRuth Reese, of Wilkesbarre, and Audrey Blumenthal, of Wilkesbarre made way for the remainder of the "party, forming a ribboned aisle. Miss Fannie Reese, of Wilkesbarre, the maid of honor, followed. preceding the bride, who was led by her uncle, Mvef Schlosser. Jn the parlor of the tfchlossrtr home they joined the eler gymun, groom, and best man, before the verdant embankment. Dr Gilbert X.

Xenberger, brother of the groom, was best man. r. baizman pel formed the ceremony. following the revered custom ot his people, in all its impressive solemnity. While the words were being spoken the orchestra, stationed in toe lower hail of the Schlosser home, played softly "Confidence." The bride's gown was" a superb cre ation of while satin, trimmed with duchess lace.

She wore a throw of rual lacji as. veil and carried a shower of fllfesJof Tftc vnTley. 'The maid of honor was attired in a white lingerie sown and carried a shower bouuuet. of pink rose buds. The flower girls were' becomingly costumed Miss Hermann wearing a pale blue crepe meteor gown, Jacobs a pale pink crepe meteor, Miss Reese a white chiffon, and Miss Blumenthal a imnana.

color satin. All carried shower bouquets of pink roses. At the conclusion ot the ceremony the orchestra playe.1 Mendelssohn's. Wedding and during the re ception and banquet a select pi yrrammo of musical numbers. The wedding supper was served in the din ing room and library ol" the Mavkiio home.

An elaborate repast was served under the direction of Mrs. Hoeh rieter, of Wilkesbarre. The color scheme was pink and sreen. On each table a basket of pink roses formed the centerpiece. On tne bridal table a basket of pink roses, hung from the smilax covored chandelier above from which a streamer of smilax radiated to each of the four corners of the dining room.

Mr. and Mrs. Neuberger left late last eveoing for an extended wedding, trip' on and about the Great Lakes They will reside at the home of the bride's mother. The wed'mg weio of exceptional beauty and value. They presented an admirable picture in a room on the second floor! of the Markus home, where they were displayed.

Of the guests a con siderable number are distinguished in commercial and social circles of the valley. Mr. Neuberger is an enterprising find promising young merchant ot Freelan.l. His attractive personality has won him a large number of friends. Mrs.

Xenberger is the only daughter of the late Abraham Markus. proprietor of the O. P. c. O.

shoe store, and Mrs. Rebecca Markus. She is a talented and com panionable young lady, popularly and widely known in this section. PIONEER DURYEA RESIDENT DEAD James Walsh, of Miller Hill, Our yea. passed away last evening about fie o'clock at his home.

Mr. Walsh was advanced in years, and he had been failing in health for the past few months. he deceased was among the earliest residents of the Duryea feclion enrt lie had resided there ever since, lie was an inmistrious and much respected and was widely known in the upper section of the county. Mrs. Walsh died several years ago, and the surviving members i the family are the following four daughters: Mrs.

Gotrten, wife of Mayor M. E. Golden, of this city; Mrs. llenrv C'urley, of Durvea: Miss Mary Walsh and Miss Ellen Walsh of this city. The funeral will be Tield on Monday moining, leaving the house at o'clock.

Services will be conducted in Sacred Heart R. ('. Church. Duryea and interment will be made in St John's Cemetery, this city. NEWS OF THE ItAfLKOADS.

M.oo Maiifli Chunk, Itctli leliom. Kaston and Return. Lehigh Valley Railroad June 12th Special train from Pittston 7 5 a. m. Iteturn same day, leaving Easton 7M0 P.

Bethlehem 7:70 p. Allen ivvn p. Maoch Chunk P. Glen Onoko p. m.

See Ticket Agents. 7,9,11 SiM'olal Kxcursion Lake Carey. Lehigh Valley Railroad June 12th "0 cents round trip. Leave Pittston 1 r. a.

m. Returning leave Lake Carey p. m. 7,9,11 BACK TOMORROW Roosevelt Preparing Foi Homeward Trip. WANTS TO PAY FULL DUTY Returning Ex President Says He Doesn't Want His Baggage Admitted Free Taft Names Representatives to Meet Distinguished Traveler New York Arrangements Completed.

London, June 9. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and the members of his, family now with him in London will tomorrow bid farewell to Europe and start on the homeward voyage to America. Today will end his remarkable period of speecliinuking and hobnobbing with kings. As the hour of departure is so near, Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt were chiefly ongagwd today in the packing of their belongings tor the voyage across the Atlantic.

Colonel Roosevelt declares that he has not asked for nor will be accept any favors from the New York custom house upon his return to America on June IS. In reply to questions concerning the report from America that in view of the fact that he had represented the "Culled States as a special ambassador at the funeral of the late King Edward his baggage would be allowed the exempt ion from customs inspection that attaches to ambassadorial agents the colonel said: "I have not asked any courtesies of the, New York port or any special consideration for my own baggage or that of my family. I expect to pass vemsttiCMT at. At. COL.

ROOSEVELT AND KERMIT. through the customs the same as any private citizen returning from a trip abrond. I expect to pay full duty ou every article not exempted to the general traveling public." The former president yesterday recovered from fbe effects of his strenuous day atOxford. His throat, which had faileWhim when delivering his lecture, was better, and he was feeling "bully." Yesterday afternoon a reception in their honor was given by Ambassador aud Mrs. YVhitelaw Reid at Dorchester House.

Names Senate Committee. Syrac ufjo. N. June 0. Lieutenant governor Horace AVhile has announced his appointment of.

the committee to represent the senate in greeting ex President. Roosevelt on his return to this country. The committee consists of Senator Cobb of Jefferson, Senator llolden of Onondaga, Senator Meade of Monroe, Senator Hamilton of Chautauqua. Senator Con teg of Franklin, Senator Cirady of New York and Senator Hardin of Kings. New York Preparations.

New York, June 0. All arrangements have been completed for the brilliant reception which is to be given Colonel Roosevelt on his return from Europe. Numerous persons from all parts of 1 lie country are 'already assembling here to see the greeting, which will assume the proportions of a spectacle. Fox Motor I 'or Boat. liest motor made.

For information fee F. A. Patience, agent, 1US Main Ft. Moderate priced gift articles for commencement season at Yaseen's. Oct garden tools as ASH'S.

I ''V i President of Equitable Off to Europe to Consult Morgan. WILL CONSULT HUGHES. J. Pierpont Morgan to Seek Governor' Advice In Equitable Affairs. New York, June The trust agreement made by Thomas F.

Ryau. five years ago by which stock control of the Equitable Life Assurance society with its assets of are vested in Morgan J. O'Brien and George Westiiigliouse as trustees expires next "Wednesday. Mr. O'Brien and Mr.

AVestinghou.se under the deed of trust have the power to continue it for another five years, but they have taken no action in the matter. The 502 shares of stock of the Equitable which Mr. Ryan bought from James Hnzeu Hyde are owned by J. Pierpont Morgan, who acquired them last winter. After Mr.

Ryan got stock control of the Equitable he sold some of the shares subject to the deed of trust to the lale E. H. Harriinnn, and when Sir. Morgan made bis purchase lie bought from Mr. liyan and Mrs, llarriinan.

What Mr. Morgan's plans are for the future protection of the 000,000 policy holders have not been explained, but it was ascertained that he has advised his partners that his plans must first le submitted to Governor Hughes and the state insurance department and their approval obtained before 'anything definite is done. Paul Morton, president of the Equitable Life Assurance society, sailed yesterday for Europe. It. is believed that his trip is for the purpose of con ferring with Mr.

Morgan, who. is abroad. EDWARDSV1LLE MAN KILLED BY TRAIN stepping from the caboose of the freight train on which he was a conductor, Xeil P. McGrourty, a well known Jidwardsville man, met instant death at Sruckslunny, on the IJlooms burg division 'of the D. L.

W. railroad, yesterday, when he was crushed under the wheels of the train. The train on which McGroarty was, serving was picking up cars at Shickshin ny. Just how the accident happened is not known, but a moment after the conductor stepped from the caboose. a cry was heard and McGroarty's body was Hound along the tracks, the skull naving' been crushed and the body badly mangled beneath the wneels.

ur. Aiecrroarty was as years ot age and had been a resident of Edwards ville for many years. He was promi nent in fraternal orders. His widow and Ave small children survive him. as do his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Pat rick McGroarty. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. TO TAKE APPEAL IN ALUM TEST CASE llairisburg, June 3. Dairy and Food Commissioner James Foust an noimeed last niyht thai after a eon lerence with J.

VV. Woodward, of Clearfield, counsel for the division he! would appeal from the decision of Judge A. O. Smith, of Clearfield, in the alum baking powder test case The Judge reversed a verdict of guilty, holding that alum used in a sample of baking powder was not commercial alum withii the meaning of the act of l'JOO. The cc mmissioner also announced that the trial if the cases of several arocers sensed of selling pickles preserved with alum would be, postponed, until fall.

VESUVIUS ACTIVE MAN LOSES LIFE Rome, June 9. Mount Vesuvius showed increased activity today, due to the seismic disturbance. The vol cano is now threatening and there are no attempts at close approach to the crater. An American, who has been identified as J. A.

Silon. of San Francisco, met sudden death today. Ho had climbed up the mount, which S'uee the earthquake has shown signs of activity, and approached ton near a fifsure which was emitting sulphur ic, gas. lie was overcome by the fumes, aim uicu aimosi died almost instantly. AI TIIOR OF "BARBAROUS MEXICO" SJLKS DARING STATEMENTS AL.IEGEI THAT TRUSTS A.D MONEYED POAV EBS COERCE GOVERNMENT.

OFFICIALS TO IW OBLIGATIONS TO DIAZ. Washington, June Sensational charges that President Diaz, of Mexico, is able to use officers of the United States government as tools in persecuting his political enemies will be made tomorrow 'before the House Committee on Rules, which is considering thq resolution of Wilson, Democrat, of Pennsylvania, to create a joint investrga.ing committee. John Kenneth Turner, author of "Barbarous Mexico," and L. Guiterrea De Lara, a. Mexican author and lawyer, will produce documentary evidence, which they believe will substantiate their charges.

They allege that the Guggenheims, the Continental Rubber the Standard: Oil the Southern Pa cific, the Sugar Trust and the Wells Fargo Express fCo. are heavily indebted to Diaz for their respective monopolies in Mexico. Turner declares that they nave paid by bring ing pressure to bear on the federal government to accomplish the 'ends sought by Diaz and pleading the danger of American capital unless the wishes of Diaz were complied with. "Thus political refugees are persecuted," says Turner. "Troops are ordered to the border to turn back refugees, which means turning them back to be shot, notwithstanding that a Mexican is supposed to be able to enter America without a passport.

Immis ration inspectors deport inno dent Mexicans as undesirable aliens, notwithstanding that they could prove their legal right to residence. It was charged tnat the Mexican government maintains a system of espionage on political refugees in thei Fiuted States, and that tney are re. peatedly arrested by American officers and imprisoned on various preiexi. Mr Wilson submitted a list of names of persons who, he said, were willing to testify that agents of the States 'in California ana An nona had been improperly used by the Mexican government in rurtner ing its spy system. Following are the statements upon which they base the allegations the laws in America are stretched to accommodate Diaz: The Guggewheims control absolutely the Entire copper output of Mexi co; own practically all the smelters and the mines.

The. Continental Rubber which controls 15 oer cent, of the world's nutnut of rubber and In whicbr John n. Rockefeller is said to be the largest individual stockholder, is in control of nearly all ot tne ruouer producing land in Mexico. The Standard Oil Co. has a monopoly of all the petroleum business in the republic.

The Southern Pacific Railroad Co. and the Harriman heirs control two thirds of the railway lines in Mexico about 8,000 out of 12. 000 miles. The sugar trust has gained a practical monopoly of the beet sugar business in Mexico through recent exclusive concessions granted by Dlae. The Wells Fargo Express Co.

has an absolute monopoly of express business in Mexico. "There are a number( of ways adopted by the agents of the Mexican "overnment to uerseeute political fiiirepK said Turner today. "The ultimate idea is either to have them returned to Mexico, where they are quickly disposed of or to have them Incarcerated, and persecuted in the United States. "One method is to charge them with murder and robbery in Mexico. We have evidence showing that in many cases the bills filed against Mexicans do not even verify tin? place where the alleged robbery occurred nor the date.

The robbery and mur Hor ehnrire Viad developed out a rovnintion in Mexico a number of years ago. "Again, there have been deliberate attempts in towns along the border line to kidnap Mexicans and hurry them over the line to police waiting there. Officials have winked at this sort of thing too. "Finally, attempt is made to jail the refugees on the ground that they are parties to a conspiracy to violate the neutrality laws of the United States and are attempting to raise an armed force, in this country with which to invade Mexico. "The 'Mexican government employs various detective agencies in America to spy upon refugees and to urge the federal authorities to wink at violations of the law." MAKES DENIAL OF CAMPAIGN STORY London, June 9.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt today authorized the United Press to deny the report that hj will open the next Congressional campaign with a speech at New A'ork city at the meeting of the League of Republican Clubs in July an'd also Sne s1iry that the had planned a speaking tour from the metropolis to the Rockv Mountains. The colonel said that he had made no plans for political speeches, nor will he. until he reaches his summer home at Oyster Bay. Close friends of Roosevelt declare that in many instances false statements of alleged political en gagements are circulated by members of the regular Republican organization to make it appear that he intends to aid them in tne light against the Progressives. Roosevelt stated that the addresses which he had pre pared for the dinner arranged by Robert J.

Collier, the Conservation Congress, the Rough Riders organi zation and John Brown Day will not be of a political cnaracter. Roosevelt will sail for home on the Kuiserin Auguste A'ictoria. GIRL wanted for general housework. 'Wyoming avenue. fljnt PRIZES.

and 3 Pittston. Last A'ote. Today's Vote. 108, GIG 76,684 771' Total. los.nifi 77,456 West Pittston.

Last A'ote. Today's Vote. Total. 202,990 61,852 202,859 5 165 131 387 4 Wyoming. Last Vote.

112,318 61,506 .1.4,571 Today's Vote. 4 50 327 28. Total. 112,798 G1.S3 3 14.599 by an opponent, the other who rer; gards the casting of such vote as but an incident of the contest and who redoubles her efforts concentrates all her energies in not only overcoming that vote but winning out at the close of the eon test Each and every contestant will show her wisdom by at least ma'cing an effort to win one of the prizes, the, winning of a prize is not only an honor in itself, but it serves to being one's name more prominetnly before one's friends and stimulates them to giving greater support to that candidate the closing night. You can readily win a prize and yet not divulge your: full strength to your opponents.

CONFIRM SOT OF M'KINLEY ASCENT Fairbanks, Alaska, June 9 "Pete" Andersoq, Wl R. Taylor and Charles McGennlgle, who Were with Tom Lloyd when he reached the sunvmR cf Mount McKinley on April 'ar' lived at Fairbanks last evening. Thqy said they climbed the mountain a second time, reaching the summit on May 17. They corroborated the story of the first ascent. The men who made this ascent and the backers of the expedition were ail "somdoughs," as the Alaska pioneers are called.

A group of them were assembled at Fairbanks, Alaska, one evening, when "Tom" LloyJ ventured tne assertion that it would' be an easy ti ing to climb Mount McKinley. Thred of the company, E. AV. Griffin, Feteron and "Bill" McPhes, agreed to put up $500 apiece to finance an ex pedition if Lloyd would head it. party started on February 11 of this' year.

On April 3 they reached the. i.erth summit and an Ameri i can flag there. On April 11 Lloyd re turned to Fairbanks. They declared they found no evidence that any one had reached the summit before them COMMON PLEAS COURT. Common Pleas court has been drag ging aloirp e4wly this week.

A "num? ber of cases on the trial list have been continued and many of minor importance tried. Judges Carman and Terry and Auten are sitting. Yesterday verdict In favor of tha plaintiff for $400 was returned in the case of Mrs. H. C.

Miller against the City of Wilkesbarre, in which damages were asked for destruction of property by a defective sewer system The case had been tried before ana the jury failed to agree. In the case of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Robbing, of AVUkesbarre, against the, Lehigh Valley railroad, in which the plaintiffs asked damages for the death of their son, who was rirownedf while on a raft in the defendant com pany's pond, a verdict for $426 in fa vor of the plaintiffs was returned the jury.

The case was tried before Judge Garman. ALL COLLIERIES NOW IN OPERATION All of the collieries of the Eri system. In this section, are again operation, after having been idle for two or three weeks on account of thf strike over dockage. Ail of the col' lieries except jso. 14 resumed worn yesterday, and iNo.

14 started up thii morning. Interest is now centered in the work of preparing the list of grievi ances for presentation to tho Eri officials. A meeting of reprcsentat tives of the various locals of thi United Mine Workers representing Erie, collieries will be held on Friday evening in this city, for tho purpos of formulating" the irrievance9. "General Manager May is tindcf agreement to take the grievance within 48 hours after they have beeft presented. 7 DUTY KPFECTIVE.

Washington, Uune 9. The treasury department today Invoked the countervailing duty epocilied Jn the (Payne Aldrlch tariff bill against wood pulp and printing' paper manufactured from wood cut on crown lands tn Quebec Canada, prior to May, 1910. Just received, a carload Of Are clay J. E. Patterson Co.

tf Districts Nos. 1 Contestants. Florence Cawley, 11 AVilliam St. Mrs. Mary Stewart District No.

2 Contestants. Ethel Berlew, Franklin St. Mrs. Geo. Allen, Wash'ton St.

District No. Contestants. Miss Pensy Snell Nellie Miller," State Bar'ks Miss Catherine Barth Little more than forty eight hours remains for our contestants to continue their efforts in winning the Gazette's second set of period prizes. A'et within that time much may be accomplished. The subscriptions obtained in the next two days may hot only win you a valuable prize, but the addition of the votes allowed upon them may result in your not only winning the trip on the final night; but the chaperon as well.

Every contest conducted throughout the country has proven that there are two kinds of contestants, the ones who are easily bluffed. and frightened out of the race by the early casting of a large vote GARY PREDICTS RAISE IN WAGES Chicago, June 9. Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the executive board of the United States Steel Corporation, in an interview predicted an increase in the cost of living, a general wage advance and an advance in the cost of production of nearly all commodities. "We are now in the center of one of the greatest harvests of prosperity the country has ever witnessed," said Mr.

Gary, "and the future is bright for a continuance of good times, but with these good times will surely come an increase in the cost of living. Commodities are going upward; materials are higher, amt "vages are advancing at a fair rate. This means more money for the butcher, baker and others that provide for the home. And it is not only just and proper, but will make for a better general result all over the BIG CYCLONE DID DAMAGE IN MO. St.

Louis, June 9. It is believed the damage caused by the cyclone which swept Missouri between Kansas City and 'St. Louis last night will amount to at least $300,000. Communications with the majority of the cities lying the path of the storm was restored only at intervals today. The worst damage was done at Jefferson City The state's prison was partly wrecked, causing damage to the extent of about $60,000.

Five of the principal buildings were unroofed, while the electric light plant was put out of commission. All of the convicts were in their cells when the storm Broke, which fact, it is believed, was responsible for the prevention or any fatalities or rioting. Many of the convicts "were hysterical with fear and AVarden Andrea kept all the prison guards on duty during the night. Although no deaths have been reported from the storm swept section, many persons were injured. OFFICIAL VOTE SHOWS CREASY LOST Williamsport, June 9.

The official, count of the vote in the four counties of the 24th Senatorial District shows the nomination by the Democrats of Chas. W. Sones. of this city, by a plurality or 74 votes over 'Farmer" AVilliam T. Creasy.

Sones has a plurality or in 'Lycoming and 167 in Sullivan, while Creasy carried Columbia by a plural ity of and Montour by 121. 'RENCII STORK INACTIVE. Paris, June 9. Vital statistics made today show a decrease in the birth rate in France. The births during 1901) were 770,009, against 792, 000 in the preceding year.

Since1 1851 the population ot tne republic has been increased by 8.000, tOO only, while the population of Ger many in the same period has been increased by 00. 000. 000.. CAIIKOLIj WINS OUT. Des Moines.

June 9. Iate returns today indicate that R. F. Carroll has captured the Republican nomination for governor over Warren Garst, a Progressive. Fine line of pins at YAS URN'S.

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