PANICIJMILfIII Ceiling of a School Room Falls Without Warning. In tho Rush for Liberty Many Lit tlo Girls Arc Crushed, One Per haps Fatally—Her Scalp Almost Torn from Her Head—A Scene of Wild Confusion. Paterson, N. J., Pec. 3.—Tho falling* of a ceiling in public school No. 3 on Main street yesterday resulted in the serious, if not fatal, injury of one little girl and the painful injury of at least a dozen other pupils. The accident oc curred without warning and created a panic throughout the school building. The room in which the ceiling fell is occupied by second class 11, primary grade, of which Miss Sadie Phaion is the teacher. Mi>s Phaion was hearing recitations when the ceiling plaster, without a warning snap or crack, sud denly collapsed. In an instant the air was filled with the falling* lime and blinding dust, through which it was impossible to see. Scene of Wild Confusion. The children occupying the room, averaging from nine to twelve years of age, were so frightened that there was a momentary silence, but when they realized what had occurred, pandemo nium reigned. All of them jumped from their seals and made a rush for the stairs, but on account of the lime dust, which permeated tho air, most of them were unable to find the door. In their wild rush for liberty many of the little ones collided heavily with one another and fell in heaps on the floor. With very few exceptions the children were screaming and this, together with the screams and moans of the injured, turned the schoolroom into a scene of wildest confusion. Inside of two min utes the entire school was in a state of the highest excitement. A serious panic was imminent and it was believed that tho building was falling down, but cool heads among the teachers suc ceeded in restoring order. Caring for I lie Injured. When the dust had partly subsided a number of children were found to be injured. Some were unconscious and, most all seemed to be in a half faint ing condition. The most seriously in jured was Bella Craig, aged 10. Her.scalp was almost torn from her head. Archie Graham, aged 9, and Ida Hartzhurg were also badly cut about the bead. Dr. John Gilson was in the neighbor hood of the school at the time and quickly dressed the wounds of the in jured. lie temporarily bandaged lit tle Bella Craig's head and carried her to her home. The doctor said that hoi skull might be fractured. The news of tho accident spread rapidly, and shortly after it occurred the parent- of a large number of the children flocked to the school house. They were met at the entrance, however, by the prin cipal and by much persuasion and ex planation he prevented them from cre ating a general panic, as some of them seemed quite hysterical. ATLANTA I X POSITION. Its Duration Will Not Fxtend Be yond the Present Year. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 3. —Inasmuch as a false impression prevails in some quarters about the duration of the ex position, President Collier has given out the following statement: "I wish to correct an erroneous impression that the exposition will be extended beyond the present year. It will close finally and forever on Dec. 31, and but four weeks remain to see the model exposi tion of the century." TRIED TO KILL THE CZAR. Reported That a Projectile Was Thrown at Him. London, Dec. 3. —The Central News correspondent in Vienna says that a report is in circulation there that a projectile was thrown at the czar in St. Petersburg yesterday. The missile grazed his majesty's cloak and fell, harmlessly to the ground. No one was injured. The Ifouseamitlis' Strike. New York, Dec. 3.—The strike of the liousesmiths was not settled by ar bitration lust night, as was expected, and this morning the situation re mained unchanged, although there is a chance of the trouble coming to an end this afternoon. Purchase of Anticosti Island. London, Dec. 3.—A dispatch from Paris says that Henry Menier, the chocolate manufacturer, has bought the island of Anticosti, in the estuary of the St. Lawrence river, Canada, for 1,000,0(J0 francs. The Lnt lirop Charges. Albany, Dec. 3.—HI eon Brown of Watertown, the referee appointed to take testimony in the matter of the charges against Supt. Latlirop of the state prison department, will begin the investigation to-day. Wlllimnn t Ic's I fleet lon, Willimantic, Conn., Dec. 2. —The biennial city election ye-.terday n-suited in the election of all the republican candidates for general offices except city sheriff by small majorities. In Search of tlio INle. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 3.—Professoi Dyeheof the Kansas university say -1 hat he has practically decided to make an other trip to the Arctic ocean in scarcl of the polo. Republicans Win at itockvilic. Rockvillc. ' " in., Dec. 3.—At the an nual city eb t.i <u yesterday tho repub licans electa ' L'dwin L. Heath mayor and the euti. ticket by -'*o majority. SUMMARY OF THE NEWS. London, Nov. 29. —China has invited j Capt. W. M. Lang to resume the chief ; command of her navy. Rome, Nov. 30. —At the secret con- : sistory yesterday the pope created nine : cardinals, including Mgr. Sutolli. Maiden. Mass., Dec. 2. —Dr. Johnston I A. Saunders was arrested here last I night on a charge of polygamy. Paris, Dec. 2. —M. Pierre Charles | Comte, a well known French painter, died on Friday last at Fontaiuebleau. Madrid, Dec. 2.—The Duke of Marl borough and his bride, formerly Miss i < onsuelo Vanderbilt of New York, ar rived here yesterday. Boston, Dec. 2.—Max Blume, 58 years { old, living in New York city, has been ; arrested As a fugitive from justice, i being charged with arson in that city. London, Nov. 29. —The United States embassies and consulates generally, here and on the continent, were closed yesterday in honor of Thanksgiving. Dulut.i. Minn., Dec. 2. Senator Hill j while here contracted a severe cold. j which lwis compelled him to cancel his j remaining lecture engagements in the j west. Berlin, Dec. 2.—A Berlin and Frank- j fort syndicate of capitalists is an- j nounced to be continuing negotiations • for a new Chinese loan of 300,009,000 marks. Corry, Pa., Dec. .2.—Fire, origin un known. occurred in the Ajux Iron works yesterday. It was confined to j the second and third stories. Loss, . 83,090. I n ion town. Pa.. Dec. 2. — James Me- Inford and his wife, John Pickup and Laura fSteveuson of Woods Run were drowned in the Monongahela river at midnight. Paris. Doc. 2.— The bronze group by the sculptor Bartholdi representing Lafayette and Washington shaking hands was unveiled in the llue Ftats Unis yesterday. Lima. Peru, Dec. 2.—James A. Me- Kenzie. minister from the I nited State?, to Peru, has arrived at Lima. He was conveyed to the United States legation in a government carriage. London. Nov. 39.—Blondin, the well known tight rope walker, yesterday married Catherine James at the Brent ford r•< istrv office. The bride is many years the junior of her husband. Buffalo, Dec. 2.— Mrs. Charles It. Marshall, wife of ex-City Clerk Mar shall, was found dead in her bed yes terday morning. The circumstances ■ point to it being a case of suicide. Fargo, N. 1)., Nov. 29.—Rev. Helen j G. Putnam, the noted Unitarian miu- j ister, died in this city yesterday of ; pericarditis. She was very well known i in the northwest and New England. Newtown, Conn., Dec. 2.—There is ; now locked up in this place a half witted mulatto who is supposed to be i John Henry Baker who in September last murdered his wife in White Plains, N. Y. Brewstcrs, N. Y., Dee. 2.—The J funerals of live of the men who were ! killed in the disaster at the Tilly Foster | mine were held at St. Lawrence's i Roman Catholic church in this village yesterday. Newark, N. J., Dec. 2. —James Ma- ' lone, an ex-policeman of this city, is i locked up at police headquarters on suspicion of having been implicated in j the robbery of the Summit postoffiec ! several days ago. Panama. Dec. 2. —A number of Ecua dorian emigrants at Pasto have pub licly organized an army to invade Ecu ador for the purpose of overthrowing t the recently established government of j President Alfaro. St. Louis, Nov. 29. —Frederick Bowen- I kiimp. cigar dealer, aged 55, was at- j tacked by boys throwing snowballs in j front of his home. One icy ball hit him ; in the stomach and he fell dead. Three boys were arrested. New York. Nov. 30. J. D. Cabanne. who with F. J. Titus and C. M. Mur phy was recently expelled from the j League of American Wheelmen, has in structed his attorney to begin suit , against the organization. Washington, Nov. 30.—Prince Kita- i shirakawa, a relative of the emperor of ; Japan and eommander-in-cliief of the Japanese forces in Formosa, died of j fever in Formosa on October 29. The! remains have reached Tokio. Atliol, Mass., Dec. 2.—One of the gang of robbers that blew open the safes at the Athol and South Athol depots Friday night was captured near Smith Athol Saturday night, after being* fired upon and wounded. Jersey City, Dec. 2.—Cal McCarthy, ; the pugilist, who for several years j was the featherweight champion of the ! world, who died from consumption in St. Mary's hospital last Friday night, was buried from his father's home yes- : terday. Hartford, Conn.. Nov. 29. —In the i police court yesterday John Curr and j Frank Sullivan were hound over for trial in the superior court on the charge j of burglary in entering tho Hartford Provision company's store and stealing* ; a side of beef. Havana. Dee. 2.—Details of the vie-I lories of (hns. LuqucandOliveron Nov. 20 a in! subsequent days now are com- I plete. Maximo Gomez and his army! have utterly failed in their attempt to ! reach Las Villas. His forces sustained I great loss, his rauks were broken and his men were dispersed. They abandoned their supplies anil fled to the mountains. This most important I victory is a death blow to the rebel forces. This news is official. Syracuse, N. Y., Dee. 2. —The Now York and Philadelphia express on the Delaware, Lackawanna A Western railroad, which leaves Syracuse at 10:10 p. in., was wrecked one-half mile north of Preble station, twenty-six miles south of this city, at 12:30 this morning. The engineer, George Young of Syracuse, was instantly killed. Webster Roof of S\ racuse, the fireman, was taken from beneath the wreck of the engine and died soon afterward. THE NAVY BEPiTSIENT Secretary Herbert Asks for More Ships and Men. * Ho Recommend* tho Conntruetlon of Two Battleships and at Least Twolvo Torpedo Boats—Tho Estab lish incut of a Reserve System Advocated. Washington, Dec. 2.—Advocates of continuing the increase in tho new navy will find gratification in the an nual report of Secretary Herbert to the president. The secretary recommends the construction of two battleships and at least twelve torpedo boats. The country is not in want of ordinary un arinored crusiers or of gunboats, but we are lamentably deficient in torpedo boats and we certainly need more bat tleships, according to the secretary. An inspection of the building pro gramme of other nations will demon strate that the lessons taught ut Yalu and Wei-llui-Wei have tended to con firm the belief of naval experts throughout the world in the efficacy of these two classes of vessels. That gun boats and torpedo boats may be built cheaply, the secretary points out briefly. The gratifying progress by our manu facturers of steel and our ship builders i and the competition among them has enabled the department during the past two years, he says, to contract for gunboats and torpedo boats at a very large reduction from the prices which were formerly paid. Reserve System Advocated. Toward this proposed increase of the navy Mr. Herbert estimates that $9,- 638.383 is necessary, and inclusive of that amount, his estimate for the com plete expenses of the naval establish ment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. aggregate $29,311,166. Out of the appropriation for the current fiscal year—amounting to $14,212,801 —there remains 8942,280. With the exception of the appeal for more ships, the most important topic treated by Secretary Herbert is that of a reserve system, lie prefaces his suggestion that such a system be established with some com ment on the necessity for having more enlisted men and recommends that the enlistment of 1,009 more be authorized. Giving figures to show how small our enlisted force is and how large those of European countries are, he makes a comparison of our 13,450 blue jackets and murines with Germany's 21,487. Germany's available men, while not all at one time in actual service on board ship, would in case of war furnish no lack of trained and drilled material for the imperial navy, "and," says the secretary, "in case of a naval war, readiness,other conditions being equal, nicans victory." Mori; Men Wanted. We have, he says, a magnificent squadron if armed and manned; but, he adds, we have not a man to put upon one of them and no authority of law to accept the services of a single one of the thousands who in case of war would volunteer to serve. But congress should not stop here, he says, and therefore suggests that, iu order to be able to man our reserve fleet and such naval vessels as may not have full crews, the president be authorized to enlist in the naval service upon exigen cies to be judged of by him such of the naval militia and other men, not to ex ceed altogether the number necessary to man all the ships of the navy and such ships as under the laws now ex isting or hereafter to be enacted; the government may have the right to call into iis servi'-e for a period of, say, two years, the government reserving the privilege of discharging when the ex igency may have passed. Gutin and Smokeless Powder. The department has fixed upon the 13-inch calibre for the main battery guns of the new battleships, tests at the naval proving grounds on the side armor of the lowa having conclusively demonstrated the superiority of this calibre over the 12-inch. The secretary mentions that a satisfactory smokeless 1 powder is now manufactured at the gov* .un cut torpedo station. He also 1 say that it is gratifying that during the year both the Bethlehem Iron company and the Carnegie Steel com pany have received large orders for am.*a* from a foreign country, and this i•' i onvincing proof of the excellence of their product. AN AWFUL DEATH. Robert Janssen I alls Into a Vat of Nitric Acid. Baltimore. Dec. 2.—Robert Janssen, 30 years old, an employe of the Monu mental < hemical works at Fairfield. Anne Arundel county, met a horrible death yesterday. He was making some repairs to machinery, when lie fell sixty feet, into a vat filled with nitric ae'd. lie crawled out of the receptacle, but fell unconscious beside it. His clothing and chunks of flesh dropped from his body when the unfortunate man was picked up by fellow work men. D -nth followed in a few minutes. Janssen came here six months age from Gust row, Germany. RAIDED THE TOWN. Tramps Threatened To Destroy Cumberland, Wis. St. Paul, Dee. 2.—Sixty-two tramp* ! raided the city of Cumberland, Wis. last night, demanding food and sheltci and threatening destruction to ti.• , town if refused. A posse was organ Izeil and three of the ringleaders wen 1 locked up in jail. They soon broki jail and another chuf:C was given by the 1 officers and several shots exchanget before the tramps were recaptured ' Much excitement prevails uu account cf threats madu. • Holiday Goods And Christmas Presents! We are pleased to announce the arrival of our holiday I stock and that we are now ready for business with a rare as sortment of Christmas gifts suitable for old and young. We will save you something on every purchase from our splendid and satisfying assortment of Watches, Chains, Rings, Jewelry, , Silverware, Sterling Silver Novelties, Etc. Buyers are wanted to move this large stock and no induce ment will he left unmade to sell the goods. Come and see that ] holiday bargains do exist and that we give them. Bargains, | too, in tho finest line of goods that we have ever handled. J ou will find in our assortment just the thing you are looking , for, and as we guarantee every article to be just what we say ' it is, you need have no fear of picking out any article and rely ' on getting full value for your money. You Want the Best! This Is Your Chance to Get the Best! We are able to sell tho nicest goods cheap and wc do it. - You can't help being pleased when you once get a glimpse of all the beautiful things we are showing. When it comes to buying you will be doubly pleased. We assure you of thor- ] ough satisfaction in every respect. Come in at once and see what we have for you. Y. 11. NITSCHE, 110 West Broad Street, Hazleton. All Goods Engraved Free of Charge. PORTRAITS 1 Christmas will soon bo here. You will need a por trait of some kind to give to your relative or friend. We Are Making* Them at all prices from $3.50 upwards. Our $3.50 crayon, : 10x20, with white and gold frame, is very good indeed. Don't give your small photographs to strangers, but bring them to us, where you can rely upon the work and bo sure of getting satisfaction. ii. mm, rnwpiiEii, WEST It lto All STREET, HAZLETON. DRIFTON ITEMS. There are very good prospects that the miners will have another month of steady work. These "Democratic | times" are just t he proper tiling. Mrs. Cormae Keeney, Mrs. Hugh To lan and Edward Dougherty, of Wilkes barre, spent a few pleasant hours hero with friends on Friday last. There is some talk of the young ladles of town going to tender their gentlemen friends a surprise party around the holi days. G. A. Bronckman called on friends at Hudsondaio last week. Elmer Shivo, formerly of town, but now a resident of Ashley, spent a few days with his parents last week. W. U. Jacoby, of Philadelphia, was a visitor here a part of the week. Perry Wontz, who is a fstudont at Princeton college, leaves today to re sume his studies, after spending a week with his parents. Harry E. Sweeney, the obliging pay master, is doing jury duty at Wilkes barre this week. Andrew O'Donnoll, employed as a miner in No. 1 colliery, had his leg in jured by a fall of coal last week. William MacFarlano, a machinist in the shops here, had a narrow escape from losing one of. his eyes, which was ■ struck by a Hying piece of metal. How's This I We offer One Hundred Re ward for any ca*e of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio. We the undersigned have known F.J. Cheney for the last, fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all ! business transactions and financially abie to carry out any obligation made by their firm. WEST & TCUAX, Wholesale Druggists, 1 Toledo, O. ' : WALDIXO, KINNAN* & MARVIN, Whole sale Druggists, 'Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 7oc. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Only reliable goods at the Wear Well Shoe House. Advertise your wants In the TRIBUNE. It pays every time. MIIUIVrDCAI 30EASTB " oAD . UNIVtKoAL 29 - 3IEA H~, It has always been our policy to sell Seasonable Goods in their season. We still stick to our policy. Ladies' Capes and Jackets: A distinctive line opened today, entirely new and up to-date. We can suit you as you were never suited. Dress Goods and black Goods: We are, as usual, headquarters. In point of extent, variety, style or price you cannot do better in America. We shall be delighted to wait on you. A New Corset, the Armorside: We thought we had everything under the sun in Cor sets worth having. We now have the missing link, in the "Armorside," an unequalled, shapely and artistic Corset, at the unusually small price of sl. Underwear, Furs, Blankets, Etc: All kinds of Winter Goods. We have everything desir able and necessary and can make your dollars go very far, indeed. ANDREW J. HAIRE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES and LIQUORS FOK FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Cor. Centre and Main Streets, Freeland. The Choice Is Yours Whether or not you trill hare Y your house built by contractors is ho are prepared to do work that is satisfactory. Knelly & Fredrick Contractor/ and Builders, will guarantee j-ou * good Job and huvotho facilities for doing an}' and ail kinds of build jng in a reasonable time. Wholesale ami retail lumber dealers-the best stocked yard in the city of Hur.leton. All kinds of mill work promptly attended to. Agents for Adamont Wall Plaster and Key stone ( alcined Plaster, which will be sold to contractors at factory prices. Turd and office, cor. Pine and Holly streets. Long distance telephone. HAZLETON, l'A. J. F. BARBER & CO. 120 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Dealers in Stoves. Tinware, House Furnishing Goods, Roofing, Cor nice Work, Mine Supplies. JOBBERS OF GROCERS' SUNDRIES. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FREFII REEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street. Freehold, or wuit for the delivery wngons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Read - the - Tribune. Are the only HIGH GRADE and strict ly first class pianos sold direct from the factory to the final buyer. Are the only pianos on which you can save the dealers' profits and enor mous expenses, agents' salaries and music teachers' commissions. Are the only pianos every agent cond-emns, for the natural reason that NO AGENTS are em ployed hy us. Are the only pianos which are not sold in a single store in the United States, because we closed all our agencies over a year ago, and now sell only to the final buyer, at the actual cost of production at our factory. We have no store on Broad street, but the factory ware room is open every day till 0 p. m., and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10. KGllmer Piano Co. 1 I Willi nns FACTORY: CHESTNUT STREET, \ BETWEEN CHUIICh AND LAUREL, UA'/.LKTON. SHAWLS SHAWLS SHAWLS We have received direct from the manufacturers a consignment of Beaver and Camel's Hair Shawls. As there will be no middle man's profit we are enabled to offer them at greatly re duced prices. COATS COATS COATS Our Coats are selling rapid i ly. The manufacturers must have hit the mark, for this season's goods seem to catch the public fancy. Remember, winter weather lias not yet com menced, and should you be caught with a good winter wrap you will never regret it. A corps of intel ligent salespeople will se lect from this stock if you are in doubt. P. DM, Hazleton. Hie Seek} Institute Harrisburg, Pa. FOR THE CURE OF Alcoholism, Narcotic Addictions, Ths Tobacco Habit. None but genuine Keeley remedies are used. No restrulin. No risk. The IreHliuent abso lutely removes all desire lor alcoholic stimu hints and drugs. Literature free. Correspondence confl { dential. W. S. THOMAS, Mgr., P. 0. Box 594, Ilarrisburg.
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