PRICE ONE CENT ESTATE a0 veri ~ Fre, Life sad Ascident Loans Negotiated 117 Packer Ave., Valley Phone 230%, Sayre, Pa. . «STEVENS, “AND REAL ESTATE. AE C— patror we have the tion ET We keep dg Bullding, Elmer’Ave., Sayre, Yalley Phone 1422. WE PRINT ie Valley Record Barricade Fighting Makes Moscow Streets a Shambles CENRRAL STRIKE OPENS AT,O0DESSA Eight Theusand Armed Issurgents Devestate Baltie Provinges—Land- od Proprietors Glad to Escape With Thelr Lives. LONDON, Dec. 28 —Dispatches from Moscow say that the area within which barricades are being construct od Ia extending, and the insurgent or- ganization is not weakenad, The rebels bave fired the city In sev- oral places, and a large part of it is in ames, Several fires have been started by the artillery In pounding down houses from which the rebels were burliug bombs on tie soldiers. The fighting renders it impossible for the municipal authorities to deal with the fires. The cannonading in Moscow coatin- ues, and the list of casualties is swell- ng . The revolutionists are operating In three sections. They are well armed with revolvers and rifles. The women who are participating in the fighting are gullty of the worst cru- elties. The bloodshed at Moscow has been frightful, and the casualties will reach 15,000. About 100 Red Cross workers bave been dispatched from Bt. Peters- burg to Moscow to ald ia caring for the wounded. The arms of the revo Tutionists come principally from Ger many and Belgium. Several! shops In the oid town are open, but the thoroughfares about the Eremlin are closed. - The Danks are shut. The bourse 1» open, but no busi. ness 1s doné. The Rostov regiment bas joined the revelutionists. oe Governor Genssal Doubassoff bas is- sued a proclamation forbidding people to be abrond after § o'clock at night, te leave the Adore of their houses open or to gather in the streets to the num- ber of more than five persons. The number of persons killed and wound- ed In the street fighting is 10,000. The insurgents oumyber 80.000 and bave aix maching guns of the latest pattern. A Bt Petersburg report says that a general strike has broken out in Odes- sa apd Kharkov and that bombe are being thrown ia the streets of Khar Rov, At Tiflis the Armenians and Mobam- medan Tartars have coucinded a peace. A St. Petersburg cable says that W, KE Bmith a well known American resi: dent there, reports that 5000 armed insurgents from the Baltic provinces have crossed the raliroad between Redjitza and Pakoff and that the whole country is lighted up bLy fires from burning residences. He says that the Insurgents, who are well armed and whe have a battery of machine guns, announce that they are “annexing” the region to the “Lithuanian republic” Rich landed proprietors and their fam- illen boarded the train at Pskoff with nothing but band satehels. They told Mr. Smith that they were glad to es- cape alive. Barto Got Life Sentence. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Dec. 28 In the murder case of Charles Barte, twenty one years old, who was accused of Kiiliag Stepben Rinko by shooting him twice as the result of bad feeling between two cligues of Hungarians, a verdiet of murder In the first degree was returned by the jury. Barto turn- od deathly pale when Judge Roraback sentenced Lim to life Imprisonment Before * Barts left the courtroom be found time to write a note to his sweet beary Mary Balint bidding her guodby. Young Tiedel Confessed Burglary. BORANTON, Pa, Dec. 25 Frank A. Tisdel, who Is In partnership with his father in Scranton’s leading gun shop, was arrested here on suspicion of rob- bing Kilberg’'s Jewelry store last Thursday aight and after being taken © police headquarters confessed. He returned five watches and sowe silver ware, but denied all knowledge of = bag centaining $000 worth of dlamonds which Jeweler Kilberg alleges was tabes with the rest of the plunder. President Gordon Resiguas. WASHINGTON, Dec. 38. The trus- toes of Howard university have ac copied the resignation of President John Gordon to take effect at the end of“ the present school year in May, 1008, and granted bim a leave of ab" sence from Jan. 1, 1908, until the school year expires. Dean Frederick D. Falr- Dizte Will Be the Fiagship. WASHINGTON, Dec. 28. As soon as be can be commissioned the cruiser Dixie will be ordered to the West In- OGDENBBURG, N. Y, Dec 28 Captain Orman Johnsou. who had sail- STRAIGHT TALK FROM BURNS. Kew President Ia For “Small Charl ties, Large Wages, Less Drink.” LONDON, Dec. 28 —John Buras, pres- ident of the local government board, made his first public address since his entry loto ths cabinet when be opened the election campaign at Battersea last (Bight. In a characteristically coura- [fous speech be sald his accession to fice was the elevation of his constit- uents to power. The honor was theirs, but the work was for him. He declar- ed that be would pander to no section of the population, but would do his duty for the benefit of the whole com- munity. Mr. Burns said Le bad such strong sympathy with all the luterests of the working classes that he bad no sympa thy to spare for the Joafer, “cadger” or drunkard. His ideal was fewer work- bouses, smaller charities, larger wages, more pleasure and less drink in the smelier cities and in the larger villages he said he was already ap- pointing committees to enable the rate- payers to have their accounts prepared in such a way that he who ran might read He vigorously attacked what he call ed “orieutalized imperialism.” of which Somaliland was the fruit and South Africa the “rotten ripe product” He denounced Chinese labor as being po litically dangerous, because it would lead to absolute chatleled slavery, BRYAN IN PHILIPPINES. Nebraskan Statesman Eatertained at Malolos. MANILA, Dec 25 The provinces of Bulocan, Nueva Ecija and Rizal bave received Willlam J. Bryan enthusias- tically with triumphal arches, music and parades during a ten hour excur- sion by raliroad. Mr. Bryan was en- tertained at a banquet at Malolos. The mayor elect delivered a bharangue, with independence for its text, but Mr. Bry: Au Was conservative In Ris respouse. He counseled obedience to the govern ment and gave a sketch of the political principles of the Democratic and Re publican parties He was applauded despite the fact that thers was solie disappointment io his audience that be had not attacked the administration Mr. Bryan afterward expressed sur prise at the masterly manner fu which the argumeat for Iodependeuce had been presented. He is impressed with the good appearance of the crops and with the general prosperity and de votes much of his Ume to questioning leading patives He will sail for the Visayas group on Monday and afterward will visit the More country on the island of Min danao. POISONED CHRISTMAS CANDY. Albany Police on the Trall of Out. rage on Miss Elsle Smith. ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 28 — The police say they are on the trall of the person who on Christihias sent a box of choco late creams liberally stuffed with paris green and other polson to Miss Elsle Smith, who lu the all halloween car. nival of 1004 took the leading part as Queen Titania While Miss Smith protests that she bas no idea who could have wished her barn, she admits that for several months she bas been receiving anony mous letters threatening her with harm if she did not refuse the attentions of Clayton D. McKinley, who acted the part of Prince Charming ia the carnl val with her Mr, McKinley also has received siml- lar letters, and all of these received by the couple are now in the hands of the police. One young woman has already been questioned by Chief Hyatt In the bellef that she might know something about the matter, but thus far no ar rests have been made. Joy Merton Badly Hurt. LINCOLN, Neb, Dec. 28 Joy Mor tou of Chicago, who, with his family, is spending the holidays at the Mor. ton homestead near Nebraska City, was thrown from a horse there and badly burt. His condition ls pronounc- ed serious by physicians jm attend: ance. Mr. Morton keeps a stable of horses on the Morton bowestead and was trying to make one of the racers take a hurdle at the time of the acci- dent. A Reckefellor to Testify. CLEVELAND, O, Dec. 28 —Bubpoe- Bas were served here on a number of prominent local business men to ap pear before Notary Public Schweatner to testify In the case of the state of Missour! agatust the Standard Oil com- pany. Among those subpoenaed are Frank Rockefeller, a brother of John D. Bockefeller; Daniel Bhurmer, 0. W. Schioefleld and BH. -W, Brown of the Great Western Ofl sotpany. = Castro Breaks With Colombia. WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 — President Castro bas again broken with Colom: bis, recalling the Venezuelan consul at Cucuta and closing the consulate at Bogota, the capital of Ceolowbia. It was only a fortnight ago that Castro agreed 10 reestablish diplomatic re Iatlons with Colombis, and this sudden break tends to complicate the situation. Carlond of Coal For Mise Roosevelt. HAZLETON, Pa, Dec. 28 The men- bers of local union No. 3, United Mine Workers of Awerics, have decided to present (v0 Miss Alice Roosevelt as a wedding gift a earlond of the best coal that can be found in the anthracite re Kiva ju appreciation of ber father's hurries) in ending the great strike of “BURNHAM A CROOK™ Lou Payn Gives Sensational Insurance Testimony. HAMILTON'S SECRET SERVICE STAFF Ex-State Superintendent Had Little Knewledge of Ansurance Methods and Depended on “the Other Fellow.” NEW YORK. Dec. 25 After listen- ing to the reading by Charles E. Hughes, its chief counsel, of a state ment made by “Judge” Andrew Haim- fiton, now in Paris, to the directors of the New York Life Insurance comps- ny, in which the legislative represents- tive of the company defended Lis se- eret service staff, maintained a®all the capitals of the United States to look after bostlle legislation, the members of the legislative (uvestigation commit- tee at the city ball beard Louis F Payu, former state superintendent of insurance, give sensational testimony. Mr. Payn declared that while he was in office be had hoped to get Frederick A. Burnham out of the presidency of the Mutual Reserve Life losurance so clety because he thought “be was a crook This declaration was made after Mr. Hughes bad shown the witness a letter from J D. Wells, who once made charges against the management of the Mutual ReServe which led to an exlimn- ination of the company by the insur- ance department while Mr. Payn was in charge The former state superintendent paid Lis respects to Mr. Wells immediately after his reference to President Buro- bam by declaring, “But he (Burnham) was not as big a crook as Wells.” In the Wells letter was reference to what the writer described as “your proposal to force Mr. Burnham to re sign the presidency of the company ‘in favor of General James.” Mr. Payn insisted that no proposal of the kind had ever beeu made Mr. Hughes then asked “Then you did not propose to furee Mr Burnham to resign?’ “No, sir,” was the answer. “| was lo hopes to get the thing iu shape where |[ could get him out” “Well. you are pot satisfied with bis aduinistration “Not at all. 1 was not satisfied with them. If 1 had the power | would put every assessment company out of busi. ness; that is what I would do.” Mr. Paya testified that be went into the state Insurance department with no knowledge of Insurance and came out of it with a very little. He sald be had depended almost entirely upon the chief examiner. Mr. Hughes Lrought out that during the time Mr. Payn was in office he did not examine various in surance companies, including the Ger maniz, Metropolitan, United States Life and Washington Life then, Kalser For Peace With France, BERLIN, Dec. 28% — A report says that the following words were used by the German ewperor at a private meet- ing recently: “It Is wrong to say that there exists around we a war party. This party does not exist. Even If It did it would bave no importance, as to me alone belongs the right to arrive at a decision ou such a point. 1 do net want war, because | consider war con- trary to wy duty to God and my peo- ple. | have been irritated by grating proceedings on the part of Delcasse, but I render whole homage to the tact and frmuess of Douvier. | shall do uothing to create difficulties. | have given Tuttenbach most eoncillatory in- structions.” Fighting For Right Hour Day. ITHACA, N. Y, Dec. 28 The Mas- ter Builders’ association of Ithaca de- clared for the principle of the open shop ou all building contracts they bave in band. The millmen and bench men of Ithaca, numbering uearly 100 ined, are now on strike as the result of demands Ly their employers that they should work nine hours a day and be treated as individuals without regard te unionism. The willmen and benchmen are affiliated with the Qar- penters’ union, which stands for an eight bour day and strict unionism. Two Children Burned to Death. ROSE CITY, Mich, Dec. 28 Two children of Mr. and Mrs. George Fa- yette burned to death at Miller's Mill, near here -a little girl, four years old, and a boy, vue year old. The baby was burned to a crisp lu a high chair, and the little girl was smothered to death. The mother had locked them in the house alone. It Is supposed the little girl set Ore to the bouse with matches. New York Actor Fatally shot. DANVILLE, lud., Dec. 28.--Clarles H. Swiith of New York city, a wembeér of the “Two Johns” theatrical cowpa- ny, was shot apd fatally wounded here by F. C. Cooper of New York, a men: ber of the Morris Island company, The shooting occurred in Smith's roows in the Saratoga hotel and resulted from a quarrel between the two men over Mrs Cooper, Boston Will Ge Dry. BOSTON, Dev. 2% When the propri etors of four of the leading hotels in this city closed their bars at 11 o'clock last night they announced that no more liquor woukl be sold in thelr establish: ments pendiug further developments la the crusade now being directed by Dis: trict Attoruey John B. Moran Admiral Photographed Relipes. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2X Rear Ad- miral C. M. Chester, superintendent of PDEVILTREE BEATEN. Verness and Herserndish Only Wen by Neas at New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 28 — Devlitree was the only beaten favorits at the fair grounds track. Verness and Horse radish narrowly escaped defeat as In each cuse the victory was won by a nose. Stoner Hill, the winging out. sider, tiptoed his field from the start and won pulled up. Summaries: First Race.—Verness, first; Schobarfe, second; Arabo, third. Second Race Stoner Kili, rst; Dr Heard, second; Devlitree, third. Third Race — Horsaradish, first; Ter chello, second; King Ellsworth, third Fourth Race — Cals first; Buow, second; Ralla, third. Fifth Race. — Columbia Girl, Hyacinth, second; Arsenal, third. Sixth Race — Colonel White, first; Wedgewood, second; Heary O., third. Weat Folnt Has a Cure. WEST POINT. N. Y,, Dec 23 —-Brig- adler General Albert L. Mills, superin. tendent of the Military academy, Las sent the following to H. M. MacCrack- en, LL. D, chalrman of the conference of twelve colleges, University heights, New York, as a remedy for football evils. He advocates an open game, elimination of rough and brutal play- ing, efficient enforcement of rules, mak- ing the rules definite and precise in all respects, such as the definition of bru. tal playing. boldiog, tripping and In general all Infringement of the rules for which penaities are given. first; Twe Faverites at Clty Park. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 28 —Two of the six favorites won at City park, while Chantley. the poufavorite winper of the steeplechase, was backed from 30 down to 10 to 1 at post time. The other nonfavorite winners were all heavily backed except Duchess Ollle, which won fhe second race with 12 to 1 against ber at post time Gilmore Won Over Linsted. CHICAGO, Dec. 28 Fred Gilmore, former amateur featherweight cham- pion of America, who was knocked out recently by Fred Liosted, a local mov: ice, gained the decision over the same fighter last night lu the tournament of the lilinols Athletic association. Gli more Bad the advantage in all three rounds College Chess Tournament, NEW YORK, Dec. 28 — At the close of play in the seventh annual tourna- ment of the Triangular College Chess league, composed of Cornell, Brown and the University of Pennsyivania, Brown holds the lead, with 1X points; Pennsylvania is second, with 1 point, and Coruell last with half a polit Yo San Won Easily. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 28 — The fields were select at Ingleside and the attendance good. In the first race the talent recelved a shock when Yo San won easily from Angleta and Blumen- thal, The Sehreiber stable furnished another surprise when Buchanan, at 1 to 2, was beaten by Cloche A'Or Put Bar on Wedding Gift NORTH GARDEN, Va, Dec. 28— President Roosevelt and party arrived here and took carriages immediately for Mrs. Roosevelt's country place. The following statemeut was Issued from the White House: “The president's at- tention having been called to the dis- patch from Baker City, Ure, to the ef- fect that a subscription was about to be started for a wedding present for Miss Roosevelt, the president stated that while be appreciated this evidence of good will he hoped nothing of the kind would be undertaken In fact he wished particularly that the proposed work should not be done.” Two Memphis Banks Go Under. MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec 28 - Antic: pation of a beavy run on the Mer chants’ Trust company bere, prelimi- onary intimation of which was given by the withdrawal of many deposits, was the immediate cause of the suspension of that bank and the appointment of a receiver. The American Bavings Bank aud Trust company, which is dominat- el by the directors of the Merchants’ Trust cowpany, fearing that the wsus- peusion of the other lnatitution would CAUse A run on its own deposits, also suspended payment until the affairs of the Merchants’ Trust company shall bave been adjusted Bet Even the Hearse. SYRACUSE, N.Y. Dec. 28 —John Mc Carthy, undertaker, died at his bome here, aged fifty nine years. He was known throughout the country as an euthusiastic Democrat. In 1884 he bet everything he possessed, even his hearse, on Grover Clevelaud. He was 8 warm supporter and personal friend of Willlam J Bryan and was a well known figure in Democratic state con- ventions Mrs, Fitasimmeonas In Divorce Colony. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D, Dec. 28- Mrs. Robert Fitzalmmmous is here as a member of the divorce colony. She Will retain until she can get a legal separation from the ex-champion. Fite simmons Is now on his way to New York. Mrs. Fitzsimmons. who was Ju Ha May Gifford, is bis third wife Rochester Editor Dead. ROCHESTER, N. Y.. Dec. 38 -Wil- Mam Purcell, for many years editor of the Unlon snd Advertiser, died here last night. He had pot been actively engaged In newspaper work since 1900 Mr. Purcell was born In Fort Coving ton, Franklin county, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1850, Mayer MeClellan Sworn In. NEW YORK, Dec. 28 Mayor George MRS. EDDY'S ORDER Christian Scientists Must Abandon Christmas Giving. “PASTOR EMERITUS" WANTS NOCIFIS Exchange of ‘Tokens Criticised In Her Message as Whelly Wreng and Net Ia Accord Whh Church Teachings. CONCORD, N. H, Dec. 28 One of the most sweeping edicts ever issued by Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, bead of the church of the Christian Sclentists, in which she practically: forbids ber followers all over the world from set ting apart Christiuas day as ole upon which tu give or receive gifts, bas caused a furore amoug lhe bellevers, who number more thau 1,000,000 In every one of the $500 churches es tablished In various parts of the world a mew section to one of thé church by laws was read to the cougregation last Sunday, In which it was explicitly set forth that no word of thanks or greet- bg be sent to the “pastor emeritus’ as Mrs Eddy has styled herwelf. Ip a message also she criticised the ex: change of presents on Christmas day as wholly wrong and not in accord ance with the church teachiugs Seldom bas so much discussion been occasioned by sn order sent furth by Mrs. Eddy. Thousands bad bought Christmas presents to give to friends and relatives. So affected were the majority of the followers of the church of the Christian Eclentists by the ceil ed command hidden In the kindly worded message sent forth by Mrs Eddy that they gave up their plans of werrymaking and allowed Christinas day to pass unobserved. That Mrs. Eddy should deem the mat: ter of such Importance as to add = section to the bylaws of the church alse caused a sensation amoug ber fol lowers. It appeared at first pecoliar to then that she should issue such an or der after allowing Imauy years to go past without waking any comment on the worldwide custom, but It turned out that Mrs. Eddy bas Leen the re ciplent year after year of bundreds of telegrams, gifts and letters of thspks and Christmas cheer upon the annual Yuletide event, sll of which annoyed her so that she decided to put a stop to it She then decided to issue a “mes sage,” which Is the manner in which she describes most of ber orders, io which she sets forth what she consid- ers the evils of present giving io Christ mas time. This message also forbids the sending of any presents to the “pastor emeritus” on Thanksgiving, Christmuds, New Year's or Faster, Brilliant Function at Rome, ROME, Dec. 28- Henry White, the American ambassador, held his first of- ficial reception here at the embassy, the Drago palace. According to cus tom. King Victor Emmanuel sent two court masters of ceremonies, who pre sented the guests to the ambassador aud Mrs. White. Those present includ ed Premier Fortis and the members of his cabinet, dignitaries of the royal court, members of the diplomatic corps. representatives of the Roman aristoc- racy and many distinguished Amer! cans. Among the latter were Thomas Nelson Page, the novelist; Charles R Flint of New York, Rear Admiral Jawes K. Cogswell (retired), U. S. N.. and Harry Bt. George Tucker, presi- dent of the Jamestown Exposition com- pany. The reception was a uotably brilliant function Yale Man Reocued Two Skaters. DANBURY, Conu., Dec. 28 In the preseuce of a big crowd Haruvld Reyu olds, a Yale student, son of M. Percy Reynolds of this place, rescued Miss Irene Cole, aged eighteen. and ber brother Henry. aged nineteen, from drowniug io Lake Kenosla, just out- side of Danbury. Miss Cole apd Ler brother were skating on the lake and ventured out on thin ice, which gave way beneath them. Young Reynolds, who was not far away, saw thelr plight and, hurrying to the scene, pulled them out of the water. A Suit From Civil War. WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 Secretary Shaw and the United States treasurer are defendants ln a sult instituted in the federal court here to recover frow the goverument the value of twenty five steamboats alleged to have been taken from James E. Moutgomery dur- ing the civil war by men representing themselves to be military officers of the United States. Mr. Montgomery, who is now dead, was a prulnluent steam- boat owner and lived at St. Louls O'Brien Travels In Style. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28 — Jack O'Brien has a valet and occupies the drawing room ou the Overland limited from San Frapcisco. Tuis important news, coupled with the fact (that O'Brien ix due home vn Saturday worn ing." was furnished in a telegram re- ceived here Lomgwerth's Gardener ls 108. SPRINGFIELD, O., Die. 28 Gottlieb Grauel, for wany years gardener for the father of Congressman Nicholas Longworth, celebrated his our hundred and third birthday at the German Al tenbelin, Glendale. He Is rewarkably active for his age and gets up regularly ata w Privoess (Colonna Married. PARIS, Dec, 28 - Princess Blanca Co lonna, granddanghter of Mrs. John W Mackay, and Count Jules Bonvoulair were married here at the Church of St. Hooore de Yiau. A large and fash fonable gathering witnessed the cere meny 5 . ; x Sharp Reductions! In Holiday Left-Overs ——— Novelties, for cost won't figure in Jean-up prices these little odds and ends out, and we cul prices in two, Opera Bags 50c and 60c kind, closing 30¢. $1.00 leather Lags, closing 79¢. $1.50 leather bags, closing $1.19. $1.50 scarfs, closing $1.19. All novelties one-third to one-half below former prices. Dress Goods 45¢ for 59¢ Panama suiting 38 in. wide, every thread pure w of medium weight, finest qualit; general wear. 45c. 59¢ for 75¢ Panama, blacks a colors, made of finest wool; 44 In wide. 5c : 79¢ for £1.00 Panamas, 68 wide, black and colors. Now is time to buy. 79¢. eS —————— 0dds and Ends in Silks Plaids and Fancies, Moires close. Come in and secure one of these bargains. Linen Department 60 and 62 in. Bleached or Un- bleached Damask, several patterg to select from. Worth 60c, The Globe Warehouse Table are finding favor. Try a cloth. Globe Warehouse Talmadge Block, Elmer Ave. VALLEY PHONE. D. CLAREY COALCO: Lehigh Valley Coal HARD AND SOFT WOO sagt oe Best Quality & Prompt Guaranteed Bradford Street Yard Phone, nH da Haupt A.].GREE! CONTRACTOR AND BUMLDER, Plans end Estimates aah 525 Stevenson St, Sayre, Pa. C. J. Kiromn : SAYRE'S LEADING DRAYMAN. Especial care and prompt tention given to moving Pianos, Household Goods, etc. , JOHN ©. PECKALL DEALER IN Foreign and Domestic Frults. Olive Ol1—Quars 85 16 different kinds of prices for this week. No. x Rlizabeth St., Waverly ha ee R. H. DRI of Be PRT Contractor and Builde 108 Lincoln St. La" EE ——— TARURE RES RSNA RNR
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