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HART, 1882 PITTSTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1911. ONE CENT A OOPY. TWENTY FIVE CENTS A MONTH TEN PAGES. BOAHDERSiWITH TWELVE DAMAGE CASES TWO LIVES WEREI LOST AND. EIGHT WERE HURT republicans 1plan1t0 drop SIX HUNDRED LOSE LIVES IN PHILL1PINES COMMON PLEAS A ORDINANCE REM 1 4, FOR THE COUNCILS By agreement of counsel, a verdlet for the; defendant was taken this morning the case of Henry Vivian, of Nanticoke, against William Challenger, of that place, the case having been settled.

This case was called be fore Judge Garmun yesterday morn ills', it having been sent back for re trial oy tne superior Court. It serins that Mr. Challenger sold the goods of the plaintiff's mother and some articles belmclr, tvm niain jtiff were taken. The case has been before the courts for several years and involved numerous delicate points ot law. Guilty of Stealing Watch.

A plea of guilty to the charge ot mrceny was entered by Boyd Hand, aged 27 years, of Wilkesbarre, before Judge Fuller this morning. The defendant was accused of stealing a watch valued at $100 from W. H. Thomas. The theft occurred In a Wilkesbarre saloon, on October IT, last, but the defendant was not caught by the police until last Thursday.

Hand, who is also known under tha name of J. Harris, said that he was married and was employed by Thorn as. He claimed that he was Intoxicated and endeavored to fix the blame) for his condition on the prosecutor. Judge Fuller remanded the defendant to jail until such a time as Thomas could be located. McLaughlin Sentenced Tomorrow.

Dr. Thomas V. McLaughlin, of South Washington street, Wilkesbarre. who was convicted last Saturday on the charge of being the father of a child born to Miss Rosina Tinsley, In whose borne he boarded, is to be called for sentence tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock before Judge Fuller. suit Against Lehigh Valley.

After the settlement In tha name rt Thomas Vivian against William Challenger, Judge Garman called the case of Sarah E. Hill anil nthem onlnat Lehigh Valley Coal Co. The action is 4 SQGS OUGHT TO MOVE Pittsburg, Jan. 31. Twelve dogs, four cats and one man cannot comfortably and decently live in one room, decreed Magistrate Henry Sprig this morning, when Harry PelsokorT explained that the reason he had thrown Alexander Miller out of his rooming house In Lower Allegheny was because the roomer had gathered up sixteen stray dogs and cats and was keeping them in his room.

"I didn't mind It so much when Miller was there," said Peisokoff, "but he has been staying out late recently, and with no one to licep them apart, the dogs arid cats mixed It up in free for all fights all through the night." The magistrate fined Miller $5. COLONEL E. H. CR0WDER. Who Will Succeed General Davis as Judge Advocate of the Army.

TRUST IN ENTER A DEMURRER Detroit, Jan. 31. Thirty two Individual defendants In the criminal case brought by the government against the socalled bath tub trust to day entered a demurrer in the local Federal Court. In the demurrer filed by Attorneys Stevenson, Carpenter and Butzel, of Detroit, for the thirty two defendants, it is charged that the allegations of the indictment do not constitute an oftense under the laws and sovereignly of the United States; that no offense is alleged or stated in which the court has jurisdiction; that no particular acts are charged to lndivid lals and that tho indictment in every count Is Informal, insufficient and The grand jury on Dec. 6, 1910, re turned two indictments against each defendant containing six and four counts respectively and charged that the defendants control 85 per cent, of the annual output of enamel ironware, bath tubs, sinks, lavatories, in the United Slates.

It was also alleged that the defendants combined to restrain the trade of manufacturers and Job bers of plumbing supplies by refusing to sell to jobbers handling the goods'of socalled Independents, by the fixing or resale prices, by the division of the United States into eleven zones and refusing to sell to jobbers who would nDt maintain the resale prices establish ed by the alleged ugreement of the de fendants. AGED SUTTEE Tl Mrs. Sylvanla Headley, widow of Davenport Headley and mother of Mrs. II. H.

Keeler, of West Pittston, died this morning at 9 o'clock on the homestead farm at Suttee, Wyoming county. She was over 78 years of age and very well known in that section. Mrs. Headley had been an in alfcl for many years. Her maiden name was Sylvanla Watson and she was a native of Columbia county.

She as married 46 years ago to Mr. Head who died about 14 years ago. Several sisters and one brother of Mrs. Headley are living, as are two step children, Mrs. Lizzie Gould, of South Eaton, and Heister Headley, of Colorado, but only one of her own children survives, Mrs.

H. H. Kejler, of York avenue, West Pittston. Mrs. Headley was a member of the Christian churclt.

The funeral annonuce ment will be made later. OF ST. DEAD Mrs. Surah E. Winn, wife of John Winn, died this morning at 3 o'clock at the family home, 166 Parsonage street, after a lingering illness.

Mrs. vVinr. was middle aged and was born in England, but had lived on Parson street for tho last 29 years. Her maiden name was Saiah.E. Kldger.

Besides Mr. Winn there are two children surviv ing Mrs. Frank Miller and Thomas Winn, both of this city. Mrs. WJnn was a devoted member of St.

James' Episcopal church and an ac i tive member of the Daughters of Po cahontas. She was a woman of wide sympathies and lovable disposition, i a C. F. to the for by INITENEMENT HOUSE FIRE New York, Jan. 31.

Fire broke out early this morning In a four story tenement house on the West Side, and some exciting scenes were witnessed as the throng of inmates made their way out or were assisted to places of safety. The building was ruined before the firemen could get the flames under control. Mrs. Michael Cella was killed by falling, another woman is missing who may have perished in the fire, while eight persons were seriously injured. It Is believed that the lire was of incendiary origin.

MISS ADELE RAFTER. Actress and Opera Singer Dies Following Operation. IS BY New York, Jan. 31. Alleelne that he has been forced into paying black man to M.

W. Hitchlns. chief exam iner of the State Banking Department, in order that the Northern Bank might not be closed, Joseph G. Robin, the promoter, created a sensation before Judge Swann this afternoon. itootn was placed on trial on an indictment charging him with the lar ceny of $44,000 from the Northern Bank.

It stated by the court that Inasmuch as it has been asserted that Robin is insane, the proceedings will be carried through until his san Ity, or the lack of it, can be determ ined. District Attorney Whitman asked Robin whether he was sane or insane. "I'm crazy," he declared, "and there is good reason for it. I've been hounded by men who wanted my money and by politicians until I'm crazy." He produced from his inside pocket a cancelled check for $4,000 made out to Hutchjns. Jerome, counsel for Hutchins, entered a protest, saying that he had never heard such a story before and thought the exhibition was about all that was needed to convincingly prove the man Insane.

FAMILY ARRESTED FOR WHOLESALE STEALING Stealing seven quarters of beef was the offense charged in the information of a warrant issued yesterday by Alderman Edward Barrett. John Smith, of Hilldale, was the defendant, and Joseph Rossen, of the same place, the prosecutor. Constable Wllllqm Dane was attacked' by Mrs? Smith, when he attempted to search the Smith premises, and she cut his nose slightly with a butcher knife. Rossen, who keeps a butcher shop at Hilldale, had seven quarters of beef stolen Saturday night. He became suspicious of John Smith, who is a "boarding boss," and others.

Constable Dane went to Hilldale late yesterday "afternoon to arrest Smith and Search his premises. Smith sneaked out to a barn and hid when he was given an inkling that the officer was coming. Dane asked for Smith at the house, but Mrs. Smith protested that he was not about, and when the constable made a move to search the house she grabbed a butcher knife and made a lunge at him. He stepped back none too soon, for the point of the weapon touched his nose, making a slight scratch.

The constable summoned members of Troop Smith was rounded up and arrested. The greater part of the meat was found on the premises. Smith was given a hearing this morning by Alderman Barrett and held under bail for a further hearing. Warrants were issued this afternoon for Mrs. Smith and Victor Smith, the latter the son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Smith and Victor Smith will be given a hearing this evening. SAND STREET BOY MISSING.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dombrosky, of 22 Sand street, are searching for their 10 year old son Frank, who is missing from home. Frank left the house Sunday morning to sell news papers and railed to return Home, i At the newstand where he received his newspapers it was learned that he had made a settlement for the news papers which he had taken. The boy wore a black overcoat, black cap, black stockings and knee pants.

Any information "regarding to the whereabouts of the boy will be thankfully received by his parents. Bead. Tun uazstts and keep uosted. vi BLACKMAIL CHARGED ROBIN CHAUNCEY DEPEW Albany, N. Jan.

31. A bombshell explosion came in the Senatorial fight today, when it wap announced that a conference of the Republican leaders would be held this afternoon for the purpose of dropping Chauncey M. Depew as their candidate and selecting an independent Democrat who would command the support of the Democratic insurgents. So far John Purroy Mitchell, who acted as Mayor of New York during the illness of Mayor Gaynor, and who is president of the New York City Board of Aldermen, has received the most attention. The legislature was deadlocked again today when the Senatorial vote was taken.

Sheehan did not lose any votes. INSURQNTS ARE DRIVEN BACK BY! OF Mexico City, Jan. 31. That the Diaz troops are gaining ground In the vi einity of Vera Cruz was stated today The advices tell of heavy fighting last Saturday resulting in the defeat of the Insurgents. The latter were driven from the city.

BV London, Jan. 31. It has been learn ed that an unidentified ship was wrecked on Goodwin Sands today. It is feared that the crew have been lost. The ship was wrecked in fierce storm which is now sweeping the coast: Many smaller wrecks have been reported and channel traffic has been suspended.

PREPARES FOR WITH El BY BUYING RIFLES Berlin, Germany, Jan. 31. No con firmation can be obtained today of the report that Peru has purchased 55, 000 rifles of German manufacturers. The purchase is said to be in contemplation of war between Peru and Ecuador. ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE Mrs.

Leona Lord, convicted of kill' ing her brother in law, Silas Lord, as she was being led past Samuel Reed's cell in the Wayne county prison yesterday morning by the sheriff on her wav to the Eastern Penitentiary, flew Hnto a frenzy as she caupht sight of the man who was indicted with her for the crime. "You are to blame for all this," she shouted, pointing her finger at him through the bars that separated them. "You are the one that got me into all this trouble and you are the one that killed him, not me," she almost screamed. "I want him to know what I think of a man." she continued, 'who will let a woman shoulder a crime for which he is responsible. Before the quarrel over the line fence that ended in Silas Lord's death, Keen and Mrs.

Lord, who is a widow, were close friends, and it was said that Reed was a suitor for her hand. Last Friday and Saturday the two met in the corridor of the prison at Hones dale and heated arguments took place on both occasions. OF London, Jam 31. Parliament op ened informally at noon today, pre paratory to the State opening next Monday. Aside from the election of Speaker Lowther in Commons, the was taken up today with the swearing in of new members.

PAUL SINGER, SOCIALIST LEADER, DIED THIS MORNING Berlin, Jan. 31. Paul Singer, leader of the Socialistic fdrces in the German Reischstag, died today after a brief illnes? of pneumonia. Street from LaGrange to Cem 2,500.00 Total amount' appropriated for general purposes, including interest on bond ed debt and sinking fund and interest 74,159.00 Contingent Fund 12,000.00 $86,159.00 Section 2. The City Controller shall not merge any appropriation made for specific improvement or contract in any one year, unless such improvements have been completed.

The City Controller is hereby directed to transfer any or all balances subject to be merged and not otherwise provided for in this ordinance to the contingent fund for 1911 1912. The meeting of the committee was held in the office of City Clerk Thos. IOng'ish and the following members were present: Chairman Richard Wa'sh, of Select council, and Martin Carmody, John Gaughan, Edward Heaiey and Robert Smiles of Common council. Manila, Jan. 21.

Reports from the region of Mount Taal show that the volcanic eruption and the subsequent tidal wave have proved far more destructive than was as first believed. It is now feared that 600 persons lost their lives in the six villages that have been practically destroyed. Relief trains are being rushed to the suffer ing communities. The entire island of Taal is covered with a thick layer ot mud. Most of the victims are in the fiv villages adjacent to the volcano, which is in the province of Mantanzas, island 6f Luzon.

In these towns, only a few Inhabitants survived and are wander lng about their desolate homes. Three other villages were more than half de stroyed. A constabulary relief detachment re ports that 12 people were 'killed lightning at Talisay and that three more were drowned at Lemery, on tne outskirts of the stricken district. All of the towns within a radius of 20 miles were more or less damaged by ine snower ot mud and stones from the volcano. During the three days' eruption, the sky was cloudless and there was no wind, but the muddy rain fell steadily.

The natives have all taken to the hills. Accused of breaking and larceny, wnuam Murray, aged 20, of Scran' ton, entered a plea of guilty before Judge Fuller this morning. Murray was arrested by the city police on a charge preferred by Champl, shoemaker of South Washington street, on Jan. 9 last. The boy said he is afflicted with a nervous disease and that he com mitted the theft because of necessity, He said that he had no money and that his shoes were worn out and that he entered the shoemaker shop for the purpose of getting a better pair of shoes.

He took a pair and also found $3.40 in change. After committing the theft he bought something to eat and later found his. brother and a companion and he was forced to spend the money for liquor. He said that "he was arrested twice in Scranton for drunk enness but not for any other crime, The boy said he notified his mother of his arrest by postal card Judge Fuller remanded the boy until his parents could be communicated with and his brother located by the police. Columbus, Jan.

31. The United Mine Workers today voted to amend the constitution to provide that mem bers the National Civic Federation which combines the representatives of both capital and labor, should for feit membership in the mine workers' union. The movement is a direct slap at John Mitchell, former president of the nited Mine Workers, who is a member of the Civic Federation. The action was forced by members of the Lewis faction on the constitution com mittee. An amendment to the constitution wai adopted yesterday, providing that before a general strike can be ordered or called off by district and international officers, a referendum vote of the miners concerned must be taken.

By this amendment, it is said, Penn sylvania delegates defeated President Lewis and assured the continuation of the strike now on in the Irwin field of Pennsylvania. An amendment calling for the election of international officers every two years, instead of yearly, failed of adop tion, as did also an amendment to hold the convention every two years. Delegates refused to accept an amendment calling for pensions for miners past the age of 60 years. By a constitutional amendment the headquarters of the vice president of the organization, which was abolished at international headquarters during the last year, has been reinstated, and the duties of the vice president are to act as an organizer under the direction of the president. Mrs.

Hannah Donnelly, a respected resident of Hughestown, passed away this morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael McCaig, 19 Doley street. The deceased fell and fractured one of her lower limbs about a year ago and never recovered from the shock. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs.

Donnelly was born in Inland 77 years ago. She came to this country at an early age and had made her Home in tnis vicinity ror many years. She Is survived by one brother, Peter McGowan, of New York City, and the following children: Daniel Donnelly, of this city; Mrs. Edward Fanning, of Scranton; Mrs. Michael McCaig, of Hughestown, and Mrs.

Michael McGowan, of Avo'ca. The funeral announcement will be made later. Bed Tub iAzvns sad Keep posted BOY PLEADED GUILTY TO STEALING SHOES MINERS VOTE TO FORCE MITCHELL OUT OF UNION in The appropriations for the various departments and running expenses of the city were made last evening at a meeting or the joint estimate commit tee of councils. As compared with the year beginning April 1910, the estimates for that beginning April 1911 ronow: 1910 1911 Mayor's Dept. Treas.

Dept. $1,050 1,615 1,615 City Controller 600 City Clerk 1,760 City Solicitor 950 City Engineer 1,965 Police Dept. 6,110 Board of Health 1,110 Fire Dept 6,495 City Assessors 820 Main. Oitv Hall 1,060 600 1.760 1,000 1,918 6,210 1,890 6,415 850 1,216 Street Dept ...13,865 15,606 Street Lighting 9,500 9,500 Sinking Fund Int. ..11,524 6,600 Rev.

Tax Ap. 300 300 State Tax on Loans 2.070 8,370 Fire. Hydrant Fund 2,000 Public Building Fund ..26,000 Index Board Fund 700 Public Park Fund 1,000 Contingent Fund 10,000 12,000 The increase of $26 in the Mayors department is an additional $25 for stationery and. postage. That of $50 In the City Solicltcr department is for stationery, incidentals and witness fees.

The estimate of the city engineer totaled $2,096 but the committee cut this down to $1,918. The salary of the city engineer and his assistant remains at the wage paid last year. A request of $35 for supplies, tracing paper, and of $40 for a planime ter, were ignored. The estimate of $45 for stakes was reduced away down to $10. The department was granted its estimate of $100 $35 more than last year for printing specifications.

An Increase of $3, making the amount $8, was allowed for letter heads. An item of $1" for cleaning office was stricken out. A much needed increase of $100 was granted the police department for sta tionory, postage and incidentals. As1 the salary of the patrqlmen totals the fame as last year It Is inferred that here is a probability or the adminis tration and the "Six Six" tactions agreeing on new patrolmen. In addition to its needs of last year, the Board of Health asked for $800 for a laboratory and $720 for fieldmen.

It also suggested the increase of the secretary's salary from $180 to $240 a year and for $500 rather than only $150 for printing, stationery and incidentals. The secretary's salary and the printing items were cut to the former figures. The laboratory was eliminated but the appropriation for fieldmen allowed to remain. A number of changes from last year are made in the Fire Department. The amount allowed each the Eagle and Niagara companies for me shoeing of horses is reduced from $350 to $250.

For light, fuel supplies and incidentals the Eagle Hose Co. is given $635, $300 more than last year. This is to cover repairs being made on its wagon. The compensation for firemen in discharge of duties is augmented from $1,000 to $1,200. The Citv Assessor's department Is accorded $50 instead of $20 for postage, stationery and Incidentals.

The rental of offices Increases from $795 to $851, and the sum assigned for light and fuel from $75 to $125. The Street Commissioner is allowed an assistant at a salary of $720. Postage, stationery and incidentals are increased $5, making $45. An increase of $1,000, making a total sum of $14, 000 is allowed for street cleaning, and repairing bridge. There are more paved streets to be kept clean now than at any time hitherto.

The Interest on the bonded debt has been lowered from $6,122 to $5,960. The sinking fund drops from $5,402.29 to only $700. The state tax on loans for sewers and drains amounts from to $8,300. Nothing is appropriated for the payment for fire plugs to the Spring Brook Water Co. although $2,000 was suggested.

Instead the committee placed aside $500 for tne grading and curbing of Vine street, from Swallow street to the cemetery gate. Last year $25,000 was set aside for building a city hall. This year 5,000 is designated for erecting a building for The Ulaek Diamond Hook and Ladder Co. To open a street between Union and Chapel streets $1,200 is appropriated and to grade and gutter John street, from LaGrange street to the cemetery, $2,500 is made available. Tht contingent fund is Increased from $10,000 to $12,000.

Following is the itemized estimates for the year beginning 'April. 1911: FILE OF SELECT COUNCIL NO. 1911 1812. Introduced by Mr and erferred to Committee on Estimates and reported therefrom with an 'affirmative recommendation. AN ORDINANCE.

To provide for the payment of the debts and expenses of the City of Pittston, for the fiscal year commencing the first Monday of April, 1911. Mayor's Department. Salary of Mayor per 1,000.00 Stationery and Postage 60.00 1,050.00 City Treasurer's Department. Salary of City Treasurer per annum 1,000.00 Clerk Hire 400.00 Bond of Treasurer 115.00 iSationery, Postage, and In cidentals 100.00 1,615.00 City Controller's Department. flary of City controller annum 500.00 PriiXtlng, Stationery and In ternals 100.00 600.00 Solicitor's Department.

Salary City Solicitor per 900.00 M'CURDY, THE AVIATOR. His Flight From Key Wast to Cuba End In the Sea. 1911, by American Press Association. Stationery, 'Incidentals and Witness Fees 100.00 1,000.00 City Clerk's Department. Sal.

of City Clerk and Clerk to Board of Revision of Taxes and Appeals 600.00 770.00 150.00 120.00 Printing, Stationery, and File Case Incidentals Salary of Clerk of Select Council Salary of Clerk of Common Council 120.00 1,760.00 City Engineer's Department. Salary of City Engineer per annum 1,200.00 Asst. City Engineer's Salary per annum 600.00 Stakes 10.00 Printing Specifications 100.00 Letter heads 8.00 1,918.00 Police Department. Salary of Chief of Police per annum 1,020.00 Salary of Police 5,040.00 Stationery, Postage and Incidentals 50.00 6,210.00 Board of Health Department. Salary of Health Officer per annum 840.00 Salary of Secretary of Board of Health per an.

180.00 Printing, Stationery and Incidentals 150.00 Laboratory 1,890.00 Fieldmen 720.00 3,100.00 Fire Department. Salary of Chief of Fire Department per annum 100.00 Niagara Engine Company Drivers' Salary per 840.00 Salary of Eagle Hose Company Driver 840.00 Electrician Salary 150.00 Fire Alarm Expenses 150.00 Light, Supplies and Incidentals, and Fuel Eagle Hose Company 635.00 Feed and Shoeing Niagara Team 250.00 Feed and Shoeing Eagle Team' 250.00 Compensation for Firemen 1,200.00 Incidentals 2,000.00 6,415.00 City Assessor's Department. Salary of three City AsseS sors 800.00 Assessment Books, Postage and Incidentals 50.00 850.00 Maintenance of City Hall. Caretaker 240.00 Rent of Offices 851.00 Light and Fuel 126.00 1,216.00 Street Department. Salary of Street Commis sioner per annum 840.00 Salary of Assistant Street Commissioner per annum 720.00 Street Cleaning and Repairing Bridges 14,000.00 Postage, Stationery and Incidentals 45.00 $15,605.00 Estimate of Maintenance of Street, Lighting.

Arc and Incandescent Street Lighting 9,500.00 Sinking Fund and Interest. Interest on bonded debt, including interest on Street Improvement Bonds 5,960.00 Sinking Fund 700.00 6,660.00 Salary of Board of Revision of Taxes and Appeals 300.00 State Tax on Loans. State Tax on Loans 70.00 Sewers and Drains 8,300.00 8,370.00 Grading ami Curbing Vine Street from Swallow to Cemetery Gate 500.00 Hook and Ladder Fire Co. 5,000.00 To open Street between union and Chapel Street 1,200.00 To grade and gutter John one in trespass for the recovery of $25,000 for the death of the plaid tiff's son, who was killed while in tha employ of the defendant at the Malt by colliery. The young man was William Wi Hill and was employed as a loading boss.

While going about his duties on September 16, 1907, he was struck with a heavy bucket and killed. It Is contended that negligent servants employed by the defendant were re sponsible for the accident. Attorneys frank A. McGulgan and John T. Lenahan represent the plaintiff, while attorneys J.

B. Woodward, P. O'Neill and Morris are for the defend ant. Miller Case Still On. The case of Harry F.

Miller, of Wilkesbarre, against W. B. Bertels Company, which was called before Judge Ferris yesterday morning, is still on trial. The action is for the recovery of $25,000 for Injuries sustained by the plaintiff while in the defendant's employ. It seems that tha defendant kept a large quantity of lacquer in the basement of their es tablishment and that the plaintiff was.

not warned as to its explosive cnarac ter. While working near the liquid with naked lamp, on October 10, 1903, It exploded. The plaintiff was seriously burned and claims he is permanently injured. A fire followed subsequently and almost completely destroyed the building, entailing a loss of about $60, 000. Case Settled.

By agreement a verdict was also taken before Judge Garman for the defendant in the case, of John Byron against the LehUh Valley Railroad company, the case having been set t'eu. The verdict was taken without costs. Cases Continued. Tlie following cases on yesterday's trial list were marked continued: 3. Hill vs.

Wilkesbarre Construction Nanticoke Borough vs. G. Y. Kroll, A. Walaukas vs.

Pittston City. Donsavage vs. Pauxtis, M. F. Corcoran estate vs.

Marcy township. Sklllings.vs. Pittston City, E. H. Davis vs.

A Cases settled and off list: Thomas Walsh vs. L. W. R. C.

Fraley vs. G. P. F. Eckert.

MADE WIFE SWEAR LOVE. Harrisburg, Jan. 31. Arthur Zerbe was never satisfied with his wife, Emma, merely telling him that she loved him, according to the testimony given in court today by Mrs. Zerbe, but resorted to all kinds of expedients to make certain.

The climax came, said Mrs. Zerbe, when her husband came home one midnight, awakened her from a sound sleep, placed a Bible on the floor, made her stand on it in her bare feet and swear that she would be true to him. Then she brought suit for di vorce. Read Tup utm en potted. LEWISTOWX HAS FIRE.

Lewistown, Pa Jan. 31. Fire ot, Incendiary origin entirelyCdestroyed the large brick warehouse and con tents owned by Whitman Schwars Company, wholesale groceTS, at the Borough Station. The flames started near a window and indications point the blaze having been kindled from outside. The building was used the storage of sugars, syrups, and other heavy and valuable material, The loss will exceed $35,000, covered Insurance.

Itp( Tint idiniTi anl ko posted. AUSTRIAN UNIVERSITY CLOSED. Cracow, Austria, Jan. 81. The stu dents, or tne university nere ana a Lemberg have refused to attend their classes as a protest against the ap have prevented lectures from being held and have been Indulging in riotous conduct.

The government has or der the university closed. rtpd Thh (Uzb its dj keen posted. lieved, to bad water and poor sanitation. There was one death yesterday, and the State authorities have taken charge of the situation. The funeral will be held Thursday af I pointment recently of a German pro ternoon, services to be conducted at fessor at the university.

The students 3 9. at the home UV Ilv. J. A. Brown, rector of St James" Church, and interment to be made in Marcy cemetery.

TYPHOID EPIDEMIC. Butler, Jan. 31. The situation Parker, where there are now sixty cases of typhoid fever, has become alarming. There are but 1,000 peo ple in the town, and one fifth of the population Is stricken, owing, it Is be.