Taxus or Svescairmiox.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the tollowing rates : Paid strictly in advance........veene.. $1.00 Paid before expiration of year......... L560 Paid after expiration of year........... 2.00 For the San Francisco Sofferers. While every city and town in the Unit- ed States are doing what they can for the relief of the unfortunate sufferers of the San Francisco catastrophe Bellefonte does not want to be behind and a fund bas al. ready heen started for that purpose. At the request of the secretary of the Pennsylvania branch of the Red Cross so- ciety the Centre County bank will receive all contributions of money made to it and forward the same. Now is the time to give whatever you feel you can, as it is now ihe sufferers of San Francisco need it. The contributions to date are as follows : Centre County Banking Co... First National Bank...... Col. W. Fred Reynolds... : Bellefonte Trust Co... 25.00 Dr. Thomas R. Hayes 25.00 Mrs. H. F. Kurtz... 10.00 Charles R. Kurtz... 5.00 Mrs. N. J. Twitmire. 1.00 Dr. E. 8. Dorworth.. 5.060 ——Now that GEORGE T. OLIVER, the thrice millionaire owner of the Pittsburg Gazette has purchased outright the late CHRIS MAGEE'S Pittsburg Times and sus- pended the publication of that newspaper, he has attained his long-expressed desire to control the only administration Republican newspaper published in the Smoky city; but whether it will give him enough prestige with the Philadelphia leaders of the machine to permit of his dictation in the politics of the western part of the State remains to be seen. Ouse thing is pretty - pertain already, that PENROSE will not allow him to name the next gubernatorial candidate, as he would like to do. Wilkesbarre's Centenninl Celebration. Preparations for Wilkesbarre’s centen- nial celebration on May 10, 11 and 12 next have been conducted on a scale heretofore unapproached by cities of 100,000 popula. i on. During the three days of the jubilee there will not be a dull moment for the visitors. All railroads have declared a rate of one fare for the round trip from points within a radius of 100 miles of the anthracite cen- tre and fully half a million people will be guests of the historic old town daring that time. Workmen, even at this date, have begun converting the Public Square into a court of honor and all streets radiating from this will be canopied with electric lights suspended from pillars and arches erected by the same firm of contractors, which had charge of the electrical display at Buffalo and St. Louis, The automobile hill olimb, scheduled for May 10, is under the auspices of the National Association and over 100 entries from all over the country have already been received. Oo May 11th, the military and firemens’ parades will occur, the former to be head- ed hy a brigade of N. G. P. regiments and a host of independent military organiza- tions. At night, the Susquebanna river will be the scene of a Venetian water car- nival, in which every available craft in the neighborhood will be gorgeously decorated in true Venetian style. The final day will witness an industrial and scenic parade depicting the many his. torical incidents that have made the Wy. oming valley widely known and descrip- tive of every branch of industry and com- merce in the prosperous anthracite section, A Mardi Gras celebration of great spec- tacular beauty will conclude the program on Satorday evening and the entire city will enter into the spirit of the gala event. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. —— Rev. Hicks was all right in pre- dieting storms and earthquakes, squalls and cold, variable weather for April, but he ought not shove it over into May ax the weather the past couple days wonld seem to indicate he had done. The thunder and lightning and bard rain storms of Wednesday were possibly quite timely, hut yesterday's cold weather was entirely out of season. OP — ——G. H. Walker, of Wilkinsburg, who came here some six weeks ago and opened a bravch office of John Larkin & Co., brok- ers, of Pittsburg, has been promoted toa position in the firm’s main office in Pitte- burg and lef for the Smoky city yesterday. The office here will be conducted in the fature hy Messis. E. B. Vensel and C. W. Ekey, of Pittsburg, who took charge yes- terday morning. I —-The 20d aunual district Sonday school convention of Union and Boggs townships and Milesburg borough will be held in the Baptist church at Milesbuig on Taursday, May 17sh. There will be two sessions, one heginning at 9:30 a. m. and the other at 1 o'clock p. m. A good pro- gram is arranged and it is desired that there be a large attendance from all the schools of the district. > ———The 37:h annual convention of the Centre county Sunday school association will begin at 2 p. m. on May 3lst in the M. E. chuich, Howard. Among the speakers from a distance we note Miss Ermina C. Lincoln, the State primary superintendent of Philadelphia; Rev. C. W. Irwin, the State field worker, of W. Middlesex, Pa, avd Rev. W. L. DeGroff, superintendent of the home district of the American S. 8. Union, of Philadelphia, A most excellent program is asored. Re- port« from the schools are coming in slow- ly. We hope all will respond not later than the 15th with a fall report and an offering for county work. Programs will be sent out about May 15th, by A. C. Lathrop, secretary. MEEK. —George McClellan Meek, of Al- | toona, died in the Medico—Chi bospital, Philadelphia, at 8.20 o'clock yesterday morning, of pueamonia. He was taken to the hospital ahout seven months ago for treatmens for a cancerous growth in the jaw bone and there was every hope of at least staying the disease when be caunght cold about a week ago which rapidly de- veloped into pneumonia and in his weak condition his system was unable to stand the strain of the disease. Deceased was a sou of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Meek and was born in Ferguson township in August, 1862, thus making hie age forty-three years and eight months. Twenty-three years ago he went to Altoona to work in the shops of the Peunsyl- vania railroad company and hy his close application to the work under his charge he won promotion after promotion until he became chief lumber inspector in the yards, a daty which carried with it considerable responsibility and gave bim control over a large nomber of men. He held this posi- tion at the time he was taken to the bos- pital soffering with his unfortunate afflic- tion. He was married January 31st, 1884, to Miss Mary Stover, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stover, of Pennsvalley, who survives him with four children, Bryan, Rose{E., Helen and Earl G., all living in Altoona, though his wife was as his bed- side when he died. He also leaves Ine father, living in Altoona, three sisters and two brothers. The remains were brought from Philadelphia to his late home in Al- toona last night but at this writing ar- rangements for the funeral have not been made. In his position in the Mountain city he bad acquired a wide acquaintanceship and his untimely death will be greatly deplor- ed. He was a member of the Masonio frater- nity, a Mystic Shriner, an Elk, Knight of the Golden Eagle, Knight of Malta, an American Mechanic and a member of the Railroad Relief association. He bas hosts of friends aod relatives throughout Centre county who will learn with deep regret of his death. a 1 { a 4 Fuxk.—Martin Funk, one of the old- time and esteemed residents of Port Matil- da, died at his home in that place last Wednesday morning, after being a sufferer for the past eighteen years with astbma and heart trouble. His death was finally caused by dropsy with which he was al- flicted for three moaths or more. Deceased was sixty-eight years of age and was a native of Worth township, hav- ing lived all his life either at Port Matilda or in Halfmoon valley. He was a devout member of the United Brethren church and a man admired by all who knew him. Surviving him are his wife and the follow- ing children: Mie. E. H. Rothrock, Mis. M. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Alfred Eves and Jolin Funk, of Tyrone; Daniel, Ezekial and Mies Elsie, at home; also three sisters and two brothers, namely; Mrs. Sarah Ray, of Falls Creek; Mrs. Jerry Farber, of Philipsbarg; Mrs. George Loner, Storms: town; Wesley and Daniel Funk, of Al- toona. Rev. T. P. Oruer conduoted the funeral services which were held in the Black Oak U. B. church, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was made in the Black Oak cemetery. i I 1 DALEY.—Martin Daley died at his home in Bogg« township. at 12 o'clock noon on Sunday, alier several days 1lluess with nea- ralgn. He was seventy five years old and was horn in Ireland, coming to this county when quite a young man. He made his wav to this county and settled in Boggs township, in the neighbothoid of Gam Stump, and engaged in farming, and where he lived until his death. He was a fro- gal, indu<trious man, kind-bearted and es- teemed hy all. His wife survives him with four sons, John, Thomas, Martin and William, the latter of this place while the thiee former are in the west somewhere though they have not been heard from in twenty years, He also leaves one brother aud three sis- ters, namely : Patsey Daley, Mis. Wil liam Kelly aud Mre, Catharine Conners, of Wilmington, Del., and Mis. Margaret Gal- lagher, of Roanoke, Va. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning from the Catholio chureb, of which he was a devout member, interment being made in the Catholic erm- etery. i i i WINGERT.—Mre. Mary Wingert, widow of the late Samuel Wingert, died at her home near Tusseyville last Friday. She is survived by six children : Ms. Alvin Stomp. Centre Hall; Mrs. Samuel Kline- felter, Mre. Roy Miller, John and Dora, all of near Tusseyville, amd Mis. Robert Bloom, of Milesburg. The funeral was held on Tuesday, interment being made at Tassey ville. i i FLORY.—Joseph Flory, an aged and es- teemed resident of Spring township, died at hix home near Pleasant Gap on Sunday, after quite an extended illness with phthysics. He wax aged 78 years, 5 months and 25 days and is survived by his wif= and several grown up children. The funeral was held on Tuesday evening. 1 i i RoBesox.— Walter John, the four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Robeson, died at nis parents home in Tyrone, Satar- day morning, of pneamonia. The remains were thought to Port Maulda ou Monday afternoon for interment in the Port Matilda cemetery, Rev. J. B. Durkee officiating at the services. asa GAY or —— ~The rain this week freshened up the grass and garden things considerably. DuskLE.—When Walker township lost John Thomas Dankle, who died on Mon- day morning at 10 o'clock, it lost one of its most substantial and bLighly esteemed citizens. Mr. Dunkle took sick about five weeks ago aod for a little over four weeks was confined to bed with typboid fever, though it was the development of APRIL CoURT—When court convened Monday morning Alexander McCoy, fore- man of the grand jury last week, reported that they bad found twelve true bills and ignored two. The Court’s time this week has all been taken up in hearing cases of minor import- ance of which the following is a brief sam- puenmonin and peritonitis that finally | mary caused his death. He was a member of the well known Dankle family of Walker township and was aged 64 years, 11 months and 15 days. His occupation was that of a farmer and so assiduously did he apply himself to his work that Le proved quite successful. He was a man of a rather retiring disposition but one whose judgment io all matters of business waa regarded sound and practical and his advice was frequently sought by his neighbors. As a neighbor and friend he was that kind of man that a fellowbeing always felt he could go to either in trouble or prosperity and always profit by his counsel. In politics he was a Democrat, as were his ancestors before him. He was a mem- ber of tbe Reformed church, consistently living up to the doctrines of his profession. Surviving him are kis wife, four sons and two daughters, as follows: Daniel and Elias, of Pittsburg ; Joseph and John, of Howard ; Martha, married to Philip Zong, of Pittsburg, and Lydia, at home. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Wed- nesday morning. Rev. H. I. Crow con- docted the services and interment wae made in the Hublersburg cemetery. I Il i CoLe.—Edward T. Cole,a retired farmer, died quite suddenly at bis home at Pleas- ant Gap, at 11 o'clock last Friday morn- ing. He bad been ailing with a complica- tion of diseases for some time and on Fri- day morning went into the house, sat down in a chair aud expired almost in- stantly. Deceased was seventy-three years of age and was a native of this county. Most of his life was spent on a farm in the neigh- borbood of Zion. Several years ago he sold his farm, on account of ill health, bought a property in Pleasant Gap and bas since re- sided there. He was a member of the Reformed church and an upright, honorable citizen who had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Surviving him are his wife, four sons and thiee daughters, namely : Lawrence, of Dayton, Ohio; William, of Denver, Col.; Wilson, at home; John, of Zion; Jennie, of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Alice Robb, of Al- toona, and Mrs. Harry McClinoy, of Pleas. ant Gap. The funeral was held on Mon- day morning, the remains being taken to Zion for interment. FraANTZ—William A. Frantz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jobn G. Frantz, of Philips- burg, died in the Allegheny hospital, at Braddock, last Saturday, of typhoid fever. Deceased was twenty-three years ol age and was boro as Loch Lohmond, near Philip«burg. All his life was spent in | Philipsburg with the exception of the past six months, during which time he worked in Braddock. When but seventeen years of age he went into the freight station of the N. Y. C. railroad company at Philips- burg as an employee and later went with the Pennsylvania company in a similar capacity. He was a yooog man of genial qualities and bis untimely death is deeply deplored by all who knew him. In addi- tion to his parents he is survived hy two sisters, Misses Teressa and Nora, both at home. The remains were hrought to Philipsburg on Sunday and the [funeral beli on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Highby officiating. i i i McMULLEN. — Miss Mary McMallen, daoghter of Mrs. Frauk McMullen, of Thomas street, whose critical illness was mentioned in the WATCHMAN last week, died in the Bellefonte hospital, Saturday morning, of spinal meningitis, the result of aun attack of the measles. Deceased was but seventeen years of age and wasa bright and attractive young girl. In ad- dition to ber mother she is survived by a number of brothers and sisters. The fun- eral services were held in the Evavgelical chareh at 1.15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, after which the remains were taken to the Advent cemetery in Boggs township for interment. i ' : Scorr.—Mrs. Edith Wells Scott died at the home of her son, Rev. John T. Scott, at Frankford Springs, Thursday evening, April 26th, of diseases inzident to old age. The faneral was held on Saturday, the re- mains being taken to Richmond, O., for interment. Mrs. Scott will he well remem- bered by the people of Buffalo Ran and Bald Eagle valleys, as she made her home with her son, Rev. Scott, when he officiated a= pastor of the abuve cougregations a oumber of years ago. mam ce AG — ——The many friends in this place cf Dr. and Mie. J. W. Coolidge, formerly of Scranton, but of late living in Palo Alto, California, while their two sons were stu- dents in the Leland Stanford University, will he glad to learn that they ali escaped injury in the Sau Francisco earthquake and fire, though their house at Palo Alto was considerably shaken and racked hy the quake. The Coolidges, who are relatives of the McGinleys, Schaeffer= aud Rays, are now on their wav east and are expeoted in Bellefonte in the near foture, -——e - Tuesday night Mise Myra Humes entertained at dinner, Mr. Murray An- drews, Mre. Mall, of Philipshurg, Mis. Andrew's guest, avd Mrs. Wilkinson. The same night Mrs. Jobuston entertained at flinch and Wednesday night the Presby- terian’s had an informal reception for their | new miuister in the chapel. W. 8. Gilliland and J. 8. Briel, trustees, vs. Mary D. Holt and J. Kennedy Johnson, Admr. of ete. of J. H. Holt, deceased. Verdies in favor of the plaintiff for $3106.12 and an attorney’s commission of $155.30. C. T. Gerberich vs. J. Dorsey Hunter, Admr. of O. W, Huntrr, late of Bellefonte borough, deceased ; verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $315.60, attorney's commission $15. D. F. Bowersox vs. D. F. Bowseox, Exr. of ete. of John Bowersox, deceased; ver- dict in favor of the plaintiff for $253.55, and an attorney's commission of $7.50. Julia A. Guiser vs. Wm. P Dorman, Admr. of Daniel Dorman,deceased, verdict in favor of plaintiff for $651.99, and an at- torney’s commission of $25.86, Jas. A. McCafferty use of etc. now use of F. E. Naginey vs. J. A. McCafferty, Admr. of ete., of Richard McCafferty Dec'd., and Mary A. Brown, J. A. McCafferty and Martin McCafferty, heirs of Richard McCaf- ferty, deceased, and J. A. MoCafferty, terre tenant; verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $444.25. Suow Shoe Lumber Co. limited, vs, J. T. Lucas, Isaac Irvin and L. D. Lindermuth; this is a feigned issne and grows out of three several executions issued by each one of the defendants, individually, against one Jacob Kerschner of Union township, and Mr. Kerschuer’s personal property be- ing levied upon by the sheriff to satisfy the judgment in favor of the three several de- fendants, Verdict for the defendant for $323.00. Abrabam and Wm. Weber, executors of Balser Weber, deceased, vs. Wm, J. Sing- er, Admr. of ete. of Conrad Singer, deceas- ed, and W,. J. Singer, Frances Rayhorn, Clara Beck, Mable Robb, Linnie Singer and Benj. F. Singer, heirs at law of Conrad Singer, deceased, terre tenants; verdict in favor of plaintiff for $672.00. First National Bank of Ozceola, vs. L.. B. Gernon, executor of H. K. Grant, deceased ; verdict in favor of plaintiff for $672.00. J. A. Decker vs. C. T. Aikens, Admr. of ete., of P. F. Bottorf, deceased, being an action to recover money loaned to the de- cedent, Mr. Bottorf, shortly prior to his death and for which no obligation bad beep given or identification of indebtedness. Verdict in favor of plaintiff for $421.73. Commissioners of Centre County, use of Geo. Nol!, Tax Collector, ve. Jos. Green's estate, being a consolidation of sundry tax liens filed by the collector of Milesbuig borough against the defendant estate, pen which scire faciases had been issued for the purpose of coliection. Verdict for the plaintiff for $344.99. a CONTINUED ACTIVITY IN TELEPHONE CircLEs. —That the farmers in the eastern end of Centre county and the western part of Clinton have awakened to the multitod- inous advantages of the farmer's telephone service is shown by the unusoal activity at the present time of residents of Sugar val- ley, who have organized the Sugar Valley Telephone company and applied for a char- ter. All the supplies and equipments have been ordered and it is expected that the line will he completed and service estab- lished within six weeks. The line will be- gin at Tylersville, and will be extended to and will connect with Logan Mills, Green- barr, Booneville, Loganton, Rosecrans, Rote, Mill Hall, Rebersburg and Millbeim. Arrangements bave been made to connect with the Commercial company’s live, and also with the Howard exchange «f the ru- ral independent line in Ceatre county, known as the Bald Eagle Telepkone com- pany. This service will be of incalculable benefit to all farmers along the new line, and will fill a long felt want. It is said the company will charge only $1 per month for the use of a 'phone in all farm houses avd other residences in Loganton borough, Greene township and Logan township. This remarkably low rate will certainly be within the reach of all, and many people who live along the line will no doubs avail themselves of the opportunity to get in touch with surrounding villages as well as the county seat. THE DRUMMER Boy oF SHirnom.—Mr. Fred B. Wigle, the man of “The Drum- mer Boy of Shiloh’ fame so far as going from place to place avd drilling amateurs to give the performance is concerned, is now in Bellefonte with his wile starting to get a compavy iuto sbape in give the per- formance in Garman’s opera house three nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day, May 20th, 30th avd 31st. It will be given under the auspices of Company B, and most of the local stars who appeared in the cast the last time the play was given here will again he on she homds. The Drummer Boy of Shiloh is always worth seeing, and this time should prove no ex- ception to the rule, so hear the dates in mind. sr A GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS $5,000 Ap- PROPRIATION.—Last week's grand jary recommended that the county appropriate an additional five thousand dollars towards paying the balance. yet due on the soldier's monument in this place. This was in ac- cord witha petition presented that body by the monument committee. The peti. tion will also have to be presented to the grand jury at the Avguss term of cours for their sanction, as it requires the recom- mendation of two successive grand jurys to make it legal and binding. : - TAT BeEekcn CREEK BRIDGE.—Last Friday tbe Centre and Clintcn county commissioners met in joint sesvion at Beech Creek to decide definitely what to do in regard to the rebuilding of the bridge across Beech creek at the old Hubbard farm, which was destroyed by the flood in the spring of 1202, After lookiag over the ground they decided that the proper place for the bridge was on the old foundation; but as Beeck creek is a vavagable stieam it was further decided to petition the State to erect the bridge under the act provid- ing for the buildiog by the Sate of all bridges destroyed over vavagable streams. That the State is liable seems beyond doubt, the only question now as to the early building of the bridge depending on whether the State appropriation for the carrent two years is exhausted or not. If it is, then it will be necessary to wait antil after the meeting of the Legislature next year. ween AA rm Plus Grove Mention, Some corn is being planted this week. Miss Maud McManus, of Manor Hill, isa visitor at the St. Elmo. John Stump, of Colyer, was here Tuesday in quest of a good horse. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Corl spent Sunday at the home of D. H. Krebs in the Glades. Our obliging miller, Alfred Bradford, bas been confined to his house with tonsilitis. The very efficient and obliging mail agent is handling the ribbons over a 2 20 steed. Simon Ward is breaking ground for a new house down town on the south side of Main street. The venerable W. H. Brouse, who has suf- fered several strokes of paralysis, is much better. George Koch and wife and little Robert spent Sunday at Harry Koch's home, near Fairbrook. A. M. Brown sold out another car load of horses last week at fabulous prices. Three of them brought $840, During the past five days forest fires have been raging in all directions on the mountain and in the Barrens. Mrs. Jacob Emigh is suffering some serious throat trouble that is causing her family and friends much alarm. Butcher Kimport, of Boalsburg, is furnish- ing his customers fresh meat from a brand new wagon these days. : Mrs. Laura Bricker, of Tyrone, as spright- ly as ever has been greeting old neighbors in Centre county this week. The Ladies circle realized a snug sum from their supper held at the Nittany Ion, State College, on Saturday evening. J. C. Heckman, one of Potter township's foremost farmers, bought a £175 nag from Luther Strouse, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. W. Potter spent Mon- day at Guyer and brought home a Ken- tucky stepper that has a good record. J. B. Rockey is filling the injunction of the good book by tearing down and building greater his barn. Eli Breon is the carpenter and J. C. Bressler did the mason work. Yarnell Personals, Lawrence Croft Snndayed at A. M. Shanks. Harry Hagan was a caller at this vlace, the past week. Miss Mabel Boyer, of Bellefonte, Sundayed at her home here. The concert at this place Saturday even: ing was well attended. Will Malone, of Piteairn, is visiting his brother Tom at this writing. Milton Kunes, of Blanchard, was a very pleasant visitor bere last week. P. McLaughlin, of Snow Shoe, spent Sun- day afternoon with friends here. A. G. Walker Sundayed with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Poorman, at Snow Shoe. Mrs. Wm. Walker, of Milesburg, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Ed. Confer, over Sunday. Miss Ethel Woomer, who is attending school ut Howard, spent Sunday at J. E. Richard’s. Miss Elmeda Pownell spent last week at Bush Hollow, visiting her sister, Mrs. McCliney. Harry Couucil, of Renovo, was a caller at the home of his father-in-law, A. G. Walker, last week. ~ A pumber of people from this place at- tended the sale of the late N. Confer, at Howard, Saturday. Mrs. Rachel Walker, an aged lady of this place, is visiting ber granddaughter, Mrs. Ed. Burd, of the Divide. A. A. Pletcher, of Howard, attended the concert, Saturday evening, and tarried over Sunday at J. A. Confer's, SCORED THE MUCK RAKERS New York Banker Sees No Good In “Yellow Journals” and Labor Unions. Atlantic City, N. J., April 28.—At the New Jersey Bankers’ Association an- nua! meeting here, John R. Van Wor- mer, secretary and general manager of the Lincoln Safe Deposit company of New York, scored the “Man with the Muck Rake.” He denounced cer- tain classes of journalism, the labor leader and the socialistic agitator. His theme was, “Is this country in danger »f becoming socialistic?” His answer was in the affirmative. He first classed “yellow” journals as walking delegates and labor unions as socialistic agita- tors. He added that if the capitalists of the country did not curb the indis- criminate talk that is going on about their reputations, some day there would be a change in the personnel of the legislatures, a change that may ruin the country financially and morally. Mr. Van Wormer said that the “labor trust” must stop talking about th ebig corporations, and the corporations must see that they do stop it. “The labor leader,” he said, “has succeeded in the past 10 years in getting from us more than he should. TWENTY HURT, THREE FATALLY Mt. Carmel, Pa, May 1.—The first serious collision between a mob of jdle mine workers and a platoon of the new state constabulary force since mining in the anthracite coal region was suspended on April 1 occurred here, and resulted in the injuring of probably 20 men, three of whom will likely die. The disturbance was caus ed by an attack on a detail of the state police by several hundred foreigners, who became incensed at the presence of the constables. They threw stones at the policemen and otherwise endan- gered their lives to such an extent that they were forced to fire on the crowd which had swelled into thois ands. The riot caused the greatest excitement in the many mining vil lages of the southern coal fields when it became known that mine workers had been shot down, but the affected territory is comparatively quiet. While it is believed that a score of persons were injured only 10 are ac counted for. They are: Louis Wilson, shot through the body, will die; Reddy Miserevich, shot in the stomach, will die; Stanislaus Watskoski, shot in the groin, will die; Matthew Matsuak, Bar ker Shapar, Martin Suntelius, Martin Yulucki, Stamy Rokosky, Peter Shib- linki and R. H. Gibson, a trooper. Shot Standing in Front of Home. Wilson was shot while standing in front of his home, a block from the scene of the conflict. Gibson, the trooper, was struck on the head with 2 rock and seriously hurt. Exclusive ol the three men fatally injured, the mine workers were shot in the leg: and arms. The affair is the result of an attack upon non-union men made at various times last week. The attacks became so numerous that Sheriff Sharpless, of Northumberland county, appealed tc the state constabulary for help. Ir accordance with orders from Captair John C. Groome, the superintendent o! the state police, troop C, which was marching from Reading to Hazleton was divided, and half of the men unde: Lieutenant Smith were sent to Mt Carmel. After looking to their mounts, the troopers started out to get breakfast and immediately ran into trouble from an unexpected source. At the first hotel they went to, the dining room girls refused to serve them, and they re ceived the same treatment at two othe: places. In most of the small mining towns the help about hotels and othe: places are related to mine workers or in sympathy with them, and during strike times they do all they can tc help the workers. The presence of the troopers on the main street of the town caused a crowd of mine workers to gather about them and the bolder ones in the crowd began to stir up trouble. The crowd closed ir upon the state police and began throw. ing stones. The troopers charged the mob and scattered it, but not before several men were hurt, including s trooper. Lieutenant Smith drew his men into line and threatened to shool if the mob renewed the attack. In the meantime, local leaders of the mine workers circulated through the crowd and ordered the infuriated foreigners to disperse and keep the peace. The chief Burgess, who is a member of the miners’ union, addressed the crowd from a window, and advised them to go home. This action had considerable effect, and tue detail of troopers start. ed for the Sayre colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company on ‘the outskirts of Mt. Carmel, where non-union men had been attacked by foreigners Sat. urday night. Fired Three Volleys. Some of the mob persisted in follow- ing the troopers, and as they were passing the residence of Dr. J. D. Keef- er, on Hickory street, some one threw a stone at them, which was followed by a shower of others. Lieutenant Smith wheeled his men about and gave the order to fire. The number of shots fired is not known, but it is said the troopers sent three volleys into the mob before it broke and ran. Half 3 dozen men were left lying on the ground, and they were later picked up by persons who were not in the crowd The troopers did not pursue the crowd, but continued on their way to the Sayre colliery. From that place Lieu- tenant Smith communicated with state police headquarters at Pottsville, and word immediately came back to hold his ground until reinforcements arriv- ed. In the meantime local constables on behalf of the mine workers, ar- rested Lieutenant Smith on the charge of assault and battery with intent tc kill. He was held in $500 bail, which was furnished. Three foreigners were also held on the same charge. Later the troopers received an order to march to Pottsville, but before they got started another order came for them to camp at Stuartsville, near the Sayre colliery, and they were rein- forced by another detail of men from Reading. Sheriff Sharpless and the borough au- thorities were busy advising the for- eigners, through interpreters, to keep away from the camp of the troopers. The mine workers’ leaders are also counselling peace, and greatly regret the disturbance of the day. : No one has ventured near the Sayre colliery since Lieutenant Smith and his men went into camp near there, and it is the general opinion that there will be no further trouble. Drowned While Bathing. Asheville, N. C., May 1.—J. A. P. Sis- tare, Jr., aged 18, of Lancaster, S.C, a student at Bingham School, was drown- ed while bathing in a pond near Mur- phy Junction, half a mile from the school. He was evidently seized with a cramp, and sank without any out. cry. The body was recovered. SER
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