THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA., FEBRUARY 5 1903. THR STRIKE COMMISSION Reading Company Closes With Much Statistical Evidence, WITNESSES INREBUTTAL CALLED Reading's Attorney Denies That Mr. Baer Charged Strikers With Twen: ty-one Murders—Final Sessions to be Held in Washington. Philadelphia, Feb, 3. yesterday finished the presentation of evidence to the anthracite coal strike commission, and the afternoon session was deroted to testimony in rebuttal on the part of the miners, Much sta- tistical was offered by the Reading Company, in figures the conditions existing in the mine re- gions and comparing the prosperity of the mine and their children with that persons engaged in other occupations in various cities WwW. W Ruley, statistical bureau } conducted by the coal carrying roads, The operators evidence showing workers of head of a was called to testify regarding the coal production, the amount of the ity shipped, and The data, he said, the coal companies A. C. Wilson, of Pottsville, agent for the Reading Company sented statements the erty and the taxes paid by the company on its property H,.] Newcomb, statistician for the inter- state commission intro- duced tables showing the an- nual earnings during employed in several mi towns of the state. The fected 478,780 wage-earners and the tal of wages amounted to $2.21 an average of $462 a man. The a in New Y witness said, $56 higher, bu states The average cite $2.05, mak $620 Joo ing Comj said that f§ that hours and rece egraph me ment stor commod ved furnished the prices recs was by land pre- showing prop valuations comiaerce average 1901 of workmen anufacturing statisti 8s af- LO~ OrK, ended the tes Mr. Woly mission men of Pre John Markle Mine W “21 murders gion such tered the In reg mand t regior for Pas Oni A strike said and of a McKelvy zeiton ers had taining It this ci a few days ing to the pr in Washington coal be called known. It dent Mitchell wi fore the commission Washington, when ments are made plans Whether ralire carrving wd AS wWitne« is also belle | not ap; the cl Danger From Coal Famine Passed. Philadelphia, Feb night closed the b history of the Reading Railway pany In January the : brought down the malin line ne 100.000 tons of anthracits ficials claim that of the situation enough suffering for the the past w= down equal to ing the in with hard coal o T Saturds isiest month in the Com mpany arly 1 and the of have the best and that there prevent any want of fue they is now cori to on from over fustriens and trates arger sine Missing Since Westfield Wreck, Lancaster, Pa., Feb Mar tin, of Quarryville a by his wreck at Grace His trunk ‘wa car of nothing has been it Is believed he dentified dead Major Glenn Acquitted. Manila, Jan. 30. --Major Edwin ¥, Glenn, of the Fifth Infantry, who was tried by court martial on the charge of unlawfully killing prisoners of war, has been acquitted. Major Glenn has been ordered to return to duty. The verdict is sopular. A Harvey friends the aston express and heard of him »ine was one of thy A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Wednesday, January 28. Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Corporation, has requested a private audience with the Pope. John C to the United States senate yesterday by the Wisconsin legislature, John Gerfin, of Columbia, Pa, a brakeman on the Pennsyvivania Rall road, was thrown from his train yes terday and killed Colonel A. K. McClure, of Philadel phia, last evening addressed the Penn sylvania house entatives in proposed monument to Lee at Gettysburg Spooner was re-elected of repres support of a General R. B Republicans of New last ove formed Association of Connecticut,’ McKinley's birt Thursday, January 29. The Maine legiglature ye exercises in memory of the B. Reed The Italian cabinet has adopted a bill Haven, Conn. the “McKinley to observe ning President terday held tation for mes | South America, ture Vi providing LI Wireis But hoetweaes Yy an terday eed Wil- lo boat flotilia which in took naval manoeuvre the arrived at Friday, January 30. erican 3 chamb nmerce riin, G memoers rmany Saturday, January 31, v Af ’ ng Mary Va., was arded man, W a dis Jordan Coy sweetheart was } the a negro an Italian injured in falling of scaffold in the Princeton (N. J.) Uni versity gymnasium yesterday GENERAL MARKETS Philadelphia, Pa was ady. winter 2.00. Pennsylvania £83.20 city mi Kye flour was q barrel Wheat sylvania, red NO. 2 yellow quiet; No grades, 42° timothy §20 WAR steady Feb, 2 Flour superfine, $2.70@ roller lear, $3.10 extra, 32.9543 let at $3.15@ 3.20 per was firm. No. 2 Penn- new, Bik Corn, firm local, Hd Oats were 2 white, clipped, 43 lower Hay wan steady. No. 1 hog 21 for large bales Beef bee! hams, 315420 Pork was firm family, $20 Live poultry, 13c. for hens and 8&8 8%c. for old roosters Dressed poultry, 13% for cholee fowls, and 10e. for old roos ters Butter was steady creamery 25¢, per pound Fags, steady New York and Pennsylvania per dozen Potatoes were tendy holce 68@ 70c, per bushel 10 I Live Stock Markets. East Buffalo, N. Y.. Feb. 2 were a shade lower, prime steers 5.26 butchers alive | heifers, $3.50814.25 ows, § bulls, $304.25; stock heifers Yeals strong and 20 high 500%. common to good, 85 fogs were active and higher L OhEr7.10; mixed, 370706; yorkers TQ7.06; plex, $T.156607.20; roughs, $641 6.25; stags, $546.50, Bheep and lambs were steady: top lambs, 36.3046 40 culls to good, 2506.25; yearlings $605.26; ewes, 34.26% 4.40; sheep, top mixed, $M.26G4.50; eu'ls to good, 32¢ 15 East Liberty, Pa, Feb 2 --Cattle were lower; chalee, 36.1066.25; prime $8000; good, HOOT ALTE Hogs were heavies, $77.06; me Hght york ™ roughs, 35 body heavy yorkers, $7; 60007. ples 50, Sheep were steady best wethers, mon, $2612.50; 6.10; veal calves, §7 Cattle $oa lI RL yer 4.26 $2500 top HOGN.20 heavy $4.66 ‘ 3 culls id cnows ambs, : BOGS. late Thomas | CLTIATUM TO ALLIES | Demands For Preferential Treatment of Venezuelan Claims Refused. PEACE WANTED, NOT ALLIANCES Demands Venezuela Would Aid in Maintaining Hostile Alliance Against Herself-—May be { In Accepting Submitted to The Hague Tribunal. Feb, 3.-—-Herbert Venezuela's representative in negotiations at Washington for a the claims against that gent through the British here what amounts prac ultimatum to the allied rmany and Washington Bowen the gettiement of has [ ambassador tically to | powers of Great country, an Britain, Ge their ins treatment in their claims against which the Italy regarding tence ottle Vene preferential of the ment guela ambas note ador received shortly before 9 o'cloc st night, was Lond bein Italian em y Berlin and to of it tran mitted te ) erman and ba Romi It | gsubmifte the 1 conference of th British power negotiator ambassador low he ni per of the u La Guaira the Unite ant nati Denmar) den ports and Porto Cabello, and { States and the other claim im, Holland $25,000 Purse for New Yor) | principal | Fort Eris 8 0 Fight. Feb H ierman for 7 175 mmm—— 1903 FEBRUARY 1903 for | cabled at once | ' | Follow the : Keystone w When you buy a watch, first select the works and then tell the joweler you want a Jas, Boss Stir ened Gold Case, To protect yourself from dece p- ton be guided by the Keystone trade-mark which you will find in every JAS. BOSS Stiffened COLD Watch Case Better than an all-gold case because stronger; cheaper because no gold 18 wasted, The Jas, Hoss Case Is guarnuteed for 25 years. Won't wear thin, Bend for book. The Keystone Watch Case Company, Philadelphia, en Year bargain ale... In wishing you a happy this opportunity to 20 PER CENT. and dnnounce to our perous New i ustomer \7 1 Car w REDUCTION IN Harness, Robes, Blankets and Horse Equipments In order to | | see the quali EMEMBER McCalmont & Co. You Wish 10 save Money Attend Our FEBRUARY OLEARANOE ALE -=-()F--- SHOE. Y 6206 & Davis THE SHOE MONEY SAVERS. Men's $3.50 Rubber Boots now 2.60 GARMAN HOUSE..... High Street, opposite Court House, Bellefonte, Pa. Entirely New. New Furniture. Steam Heat. Electric Light, and all modern improvements, C.M, & C. B. GARMAN Preprs 'MONEYTO LOAN In large and small quantities on approved seenrity. Farms for sale, wl estate bought and sold W. 6. RUNKLE, Atf'y, Crider Exchange. Bellefonte. | foods | hand | munity | | YOAr | spring, YOAr alter vear the Tooth Brush ...Habit.... A chil isn't to brush day 1 ta no more than a child I= Wh TT allowed tO come to the breakfast table hair and Teeth T nncombhHed GREEN'S PHARMACY, Bush House Blk. Bellefonte. 3 HTH HHT TH HT House Painting Interior Decorating Picture Framing, R. B. Montgomery, " Bellefonte. Ps t 1D Economy the Watchword wr (ae Coal has advar Steam Heat has advanced. most WHOLESOME NOURISHING SUBSTANTIAL UNADULTERATED possible for the money at ’ There is one f vheolu — — undisputed stabl ol and VOArs eX Pe rience, conceeds 1t—-that around, Mm sesson summer, fall And Ww nier 3 : sat “ WSL BT Ores {Are wavs four it SECHLER & CU's, st A om money re got more lue for vour anse you can depend on Never impure products him. handies the cheap expensive at any price. When yon must economize, SECHLER & CO'S is the place to buy your grooerios, SECHLER & CO. ~~ Krumrise's Instantanious Headache Powders will relieve the most obstinate sats of nervous and sick headache. "
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