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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Domestic

of the Lincoln Bank of Morton Park,
Chicago, which failed early in the
week, disclosed the fact that $780,
600 of the funds of the bank had
been used by Atkinson on notes sign
ed by stenographer.
An increase of from 10 to 20 per
cent. in the price of coal, the pro-
duct of the Monogahela River Con-
solidation Coal and Coke Company,
at Pittsburg, is announced within the
next 20 days.
At Cynthiania, KY, CurE Jett was
found guilty by the jury and was
given a life sentence in the peniten-
tiary for the assassination of James
Cockrill in Jackson, KY, five years
ago.
Abraham Loss was fatally stabbed
by Louis Segul in New York book
bindery. Segul struck boy and
Loss interfered.
In Chicago an attempt was made
to assassinate Judge Cutting, OF the
Probate Court. He escaped unhurt.
Bishop Charles c. McCabe, known
better as Chaplain" McCabe, died
in New York Hospital from apo
plexy, with which he was stricken
while passing through that city re-
Gently while on his way to Philadel-
phia.
On application of the National
Steel and Wire Company a receiver
has been appointed for the National
Wire Corporation, which operated a
large plant in Maine.
1t was testified before the Inter
state Commerce Commission in Min
neaOolis that a scarcity of labor Is at
the bottom of the railroad car short
age.
F. Dereylan, who claimed he was
the son of a Russian admiral and
married, and who died in Arizona,
turns out to be woman.
Mrs. Jackson 1. Case, twice a wild
ow and worth 100000, and John
w. Dalman, q Standard Oil official.
were married in Chicago.
The Hub colliery, in Nova Scotia,
which has been afire five days, VIII
be flooded by water from the AT
lantic Ocean.
George Burnham, Jr., general
counsel for the Mutual Reserve Life
Insurance Company, recently convict
gu Oh was oCAlOAASSO "
two years in state prison.
The Ann Arbor Railway and the
Toledo Ice and Coal Company nave
been indicted on 1916 counts each,
charged with double rebating on Ice
shipments.
The publisher and writer Tor
the Morning Telegraph, of New YORK;
were fined $50 each by Judge Deven-
dorf for criticising the Gillette case.
1t is declared that Mrs. Catherine
Neill, charged with the death OF ner
husband, stabbed him while under
the influence of morphine.
Col. G. r. Cotton has been ap-
pointed collector of customs at Ma
Mia. He formerly was collector OF
the port at Iloilo.
Farmers of Idaho state that they
have been ruined by the inability OF
the railroads to move their wheat
crops.
Miss Halle Amelie Rives and Post
Wheeler are to wed in Toxic, Japan.
The United State Casualty Com
pany, of New York, has obtained an
Injunction in an Alabama court re-
straining the Notwithstanding Cnem-
ical Company from removing any
books or papers needed in suit hled
by the casualty company
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
-Four Fire Victims.

Buffalo. N. Y. Especially. - Four
persons were killed and one was IA
tally burned In a small fire in the
Zenobia Apartment House, on Pros
pect Avenue at the corner of West
Huron Street. Other occupants of
the place had narrow escapes, half
a dozen being rescued by the fire.
men. The blaze was small one and
was quickly brought under control
by the firemen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
entity of Misuse OF Mails,

Chicago (SpeciaD DR.. Frederick
Whitney and John Jacoby were found
guilty by jury in the United States
Court on a charge of using the mails
to furnish information where drugs
to be used for immoral purposes
could be obtained. Sentence was
deferred by Judge Humphrey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Young Student Put To Death.

Radon, Russia Poland (By Ca
ble) A youth named Werner,
seventeen years old, and student
at the technical school, was tried by
drumhead court-martial here, con-
victed and shot to death for having
killed Col Plotta, commander OF
the gendarmerie of the government
of Radon. Werner threw a bomb
at Col. Plotta, December 16, and the
colonel died the next day of his in
juries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
II. & N. Raises Wages.

Louisville, KY. Especially. = The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
gave notice that 1t has increased the
wages of it's shopmen about per
&c 1T, effective December /. The in
crease affects about 1900 men. BY
reason of the higher wages the pay
roll will be increased about 100000
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
singing Directors Suicide.

Mayville, Wis. Especially William
F. Berchert, believed to have be-
come insane through brooding over
the refusal of a New York manager
to accept an opera which Berchert
had written, committed suicide here
by hanging himself to the side ladder
on a freight car. Berchert had for
a number of years been director OF
singing societies in Milwaukee,
Maysyille and other Wisconsin cities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
New Way To Get Cars.
Philadelphia (SpeciaD.- n

Philadelphia (SpeciaD.-A new
proceeding in the rebate discrimina-
ton suits against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has been insti-
tuted in the United States Circuit
Court In this city by the Logan Coal
Company. 1t is in form of petit
ton for a writ of alternative manda-
mus to compel the corporation to
make a pro rata distribution of coal
cars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Paid Trifie For Rembrandt.

Brussels (By Cable) The usher
of the Chamber of Deputies lately
bought for a trif1ing price an old
picture of priests playing cards.
The newspapers say that it has now
been discovered that the painting is
the work of nembrandt. The owner
has been offered 100000 for the pic
tire
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28

Trenton. N. j. (SpeciaD.-Miss
Helen Lee is suffering from broken
leg and Miss Julia Goldberg has a
sprained ankle as the result of a
girls basketball game at the New
Jersey State Normal School. The
game will likely be barred by the
faculty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Numbered Five Persons.

Santiago, Chila Especially The
trial of Emilio Dubois, who is known
to have murdered FIVE persons, ended
Friday. He was condemned to death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Consul FairchiId Dead.

Mukden (By Cable) The Ameri-
can vice consul general, Nelson Fair
child, shot and killed himself. 1t is
believed that the shooting was acct
dental. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow. There is universal feel
ing of sympathy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
ElNAAt AL WORLD.

Jersey Central has increased its
employees wages from 10 to 20 per
cent.
st. Paul dropped over ID points
on the announcement OF the new
issue of 500. 100000 of stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Ohio's Treasury Overflowing.

Columbus, O.-The surplus in the
state treasury now is the largest in
the history of that state-$4,75O,-
356.39. The size of the surplus is
due to the Aiken law increasing the
saloon tax 1t is estimated that by
the end of January the surplus will
be nearly $6,000,00O.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Burglars Rob A Postoftice

Macon, Ca. Especially Burglars
broke into the postoffice at Broxton,
Ca, blew open the safe and secured
stamps and money to the value of
$500. No clue to the robbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
GERMAN OFFICERS LEARN LANGUAGES

The BeTltz School OF Languages American
institution, has opened a branch IN Potsdam Ger
many. and from there instructors are sent daily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
ANGRY AT HOSPITAL TRANSFERS.
Coroner Will Subpoena Medical staff Of
Roosevelt Hospital-Car Men Held.

The case Of Walter Croker who was injured by
falling from a streetcar last Thursday. was taken
10 Roosevelt Hospital and then transferred 70
Bellevue yesterday morning at o'clock, diving
fourteen minutes later caused drastic action % be
taken by Coroner Acrtelh. James Grimm. the
conductor OF the streetcsr. and William Raybuu.
the motorman. we're held I'm 500 bail each ycstor1ay
morning by the coroner for examination on FRIDAY
The coroner tells OF chain Of circumstances
surrounding the mans death which has induced
him 70 make the statement that he will subpoena
the entire medical staff II Roosevelt Hospital who
were on duty the time % the mans transfer 10
Bellevue Also, saws the corousr. he will compel
them 10 produce the books that he may view the
record in every suspicious case Of transfer 4
deluge OF letters came 70 HIM Yesterday morning
from various hospital attendants. excusing trans
fers recently investigated
When the case was reported 10 The coroner yes
terday by Bellevue employees il was said that
Crocker's deatn was due 70 consumption, but Dr.
Weston Corouer's physician, discovered that death
was due % a fracture Of the skull The coroner
says that when he tried 20 get some Information
from Roosevelt Hospital, he was referred 10 six
different persons there, successfully
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
n. j. OFFICIALS INDICTED.
Hudson County officers focused Of
Several Crimes.

In the big batch Of indictments presented by
the Hudson County N. - grand jury. late Fri
DAY were bills against Thomas J. higgins ex-
secretary treasurer of the West Hudson Trust
Company. for enbezzlement: Boulevard Commits
sioners Louis Diehm, John Magner and Henry
Frank. jr., for malfeasance, Patrick H. Mccain,
chairman Of the Weehawken committee, and four
other members for malfeasance; Poormaster
Harry L. Barck and ex-Councilman Patrick r
Duffy for conspiracy. and ex-Assemblyman
Timothy T. Carroll and Edward Hicks, for en-
braCery
The indictments ordered against the Excise
Board Of Jersey City and some Bayonne and
North Hudson officials We're not among those
handed into court. probably because the Pros
ecutor and his assistants had not had time
enough 10 draw the bills. the grand jury having
kept the Prosecutor and his staff busy. The
Indictment against higgins is based on the
complaint 6led with Prosecutor Speer by Mr..
Watkins. State Banking and Insurance Com
missioner. after his examination OF the trust
company's affairs The trust company lost
nothing. in fact. IL derived a profit from Mig
gins's transac actions. The grand jury had voted
indiCt the trust companys officials but re-
considered the vote.
The Boulevard Commissioners. il is charged
used the money appropriated for bridges for
other purposes. and several Of the neglected
legged The Weeha vixen committeeman, 1T is al
legged. permitted one Of its members, McGann,
ana his business partner 10 furnish supplies 70
the town. PoOrmaster Barck and ex-CounCiI-
man Duffy are accused Of using poor orders 70
pay an obligation. Ex-Assemblyman Carroll.
who is jointly indicted with Hicks, is charged
with having had Hicks selected as a petit juror
10 favor the trolley companies in damage suits
Hicks IT is said, will be q witness for the state
The jury also indicted c. Rosenbaum. who is
charged with supplying slot machines and
working them on shares with saloonkeePers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

Lace Curtains. Materials for Sash and Veshbue Curtains.
Window and Door Draperes Of appropriate fabncs
for Town and Country Residences
Window Shades made order also Furniture Sip Covers Of
Cotton Damasks Plain and Striped Linens and Cretonnes.
Department Third Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
ANTHRACITE MINERS PROSPEROUS.
Banks in Wilkes-Barre Districts Show Big
Gains in Deposits.

2 dollars In bank are q criterion Of prosperity,
the Wilkes Barre anthracite mining region Is more
'-s- Lz-f again as prosperous now as Il was four
wears zEo IN January 1902, the year OF the strike.
RE nine banks and trust companies Of Wilkes
Barre had total deposits OF 32s 90. With peace
declared and mines working regularly, the next
--rss years saw money piing into the financial IN
stt--CIs and the statements Of the same banks foT
isnz- 1906 show total deposits Of Si9,5oo,72s s.,
e Ia q nearly seven millions. or IS per cent.
Every one Of the banks shows a large gain, rang
g from g 70 rs per cent The savings institu-
onE. Were the thrifty q the miners deposit their
earnings. have shared largely In the prosperity
ne Wilkes Barre Deposit & Savings Bank, Miners
Savings Bank and the Anthracite Savings Bank
showing gains o. from &56l262 20 $6ss9Oo IN taelE
opposite while their surplus account mas increased
nearv 81 per cent. within few dollars OF st9U.-
~, signify better than the other insuIutlohs nave
The FIRST National Bank n the little mining
borough q Nauticoze near by exhibits even more
remarkable gains It's surplus has increased %
per within the four years. while is deposits
have lesped from 100000 10 1880. 600, gain OF
10 per cent The Nsnticoke National Bank. &
-eT Institution Is also doing thriving business
proving that the miners, who practically make up
e whole community, are not only making money
= are saving T.
The Increase in the general prosperity OF the dis
L-ct may b seen IN comparison OF the Wukes-
care bank clesrngs o. 1902, which were $5S4ls.-
= 81. with those Of 1905. when the total mounted
&5lss7 s27 So. z gain q about &lZ.500. 000 or 81
LeF cent. IN t1Tee years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
SALE OF GRAND OPERAS PIANOS.
instruments Used by Caruso, Scott and
Other Stars. at Aeolian Hall,

With the closing OF the grand opera season IN
New York the Weber pianos which have been used
tv the great opera singers have been returned 70
ters OF the Weber Piano Company, where they are
on special sale Instead OF obtaining premium
prices for these instruments. which might easily
be done because Of their having been used per
sonaly By such artists as Caruso, Sembrich, Burg
s-aIer Scott Won Rooy, Homer. Gourmet etc. they
are being offered Al considerable reduction
used pianos Il is obvious. however. that thei
use for a few months by accomplished musicians
cannot have made them used pianos in the ordt-
nary sense OF that expression. Here Will be found
remarkable piano bargains; upright. small grand
and concert grand Weber pianos, hardly distin-
rlishable from new Instruments but at greatly
reduced prices
Each piano bears the name Of the singer o. con
ductor who used Il during the season, the for+D-
nate purchaser may thus secure piano surround
81 ov the most interesting artistic associations II
Is seIf-evideut that such artists would be willing
70 use only the very best and most Synpathetc
Djeno in their daily practice ana recreation. For
The oficial piano OF the Metropolitan opera House,
Zee Tuyentv-nve new Weber pianos neces-
earv for its complete musical equipment They
g-sre IN the personal rooms Of the stars, the
stage IN the wings and IN the orchestra-WhereVer
= 75isro was used Besides these the singers mad
vClfsr pianos IN their apartments and hotels
Nine -Ssmbrich used the Weber piano most de-
7igLrflllIv on the stage in the charming singing les
- IN Fossiui's Barber OF Seville The Weber
-5sr 3s tIsCd as an integral part OF tho orchestra
yaf1ni and is used constantly al the sunday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
TO BE Easy on P. r. r.
h6t2 Explains Position on Franchise
for Connecting Railroad.

don T-ant the Pennsylvania Railroad 70
ssn15zg the CITY, and. on the other hand. don't
wan The city 70 sandbag the railroad" This
s r-@ way Controller Metz explained his posi-
ror an the terms fer the franchise for the con-
Meeting railroad last night He continued:
think that some Of the details asked for by
-Es radicals should be insisted upon but the
general amounts settled on for the franchise by
ne Rapid Transit Commission are all right ]
have been told that the Peuusylvan MIA viii with
draw the application II II is hsrried much more
~ me city officials The PENNSYLVANIA viii not
ge- ANYTHING out Of this line for fifteen years.
r. is going TO make money by getting business
from BROOKLYN shippers. and that viii build up
trade ia thar borough I don't want 70 criticise
ne IsEor for wanting more for the franchise.
oI- we ought 10 be fair in this matter. do
think there should be an insistence upon the
provision for . hve-cent fare for passengers
TTrrtr rle city limits.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad is not a corpora
ton seeking for 4 franchise to-day in order 10
SET .- To- morrow. II is not going into mergers.
r tr does. - will be the whole thing in the
merger To build the road the company has got
sell bonds and II you put TOO many Condi-
IONS on the franchise nobody VIII want the
a7-cs and the road VIII not be built
Controller Metz hopes that there can be
re--prC-lise between the attitude taken by the
Mayor and the Rapid Transit Commission, 50
there win be no hitch in building the line,
which ne thinks. IS needed by Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

A SALE OF LACES for the trimming of Summer Gowns.
and Al-overs especially suitable for the making of
Lingerie Blouses. will be held
beginning TUESDAY, March 9th.
embracing al-over designs IN Embroidered Baiste and
Batste and Lace Combinations; heretofore ranging IN
price from 1915 to $3.50 per yard. at
sI85, 200 3.25 and 800 per yard
Also attractive line Of Lace Edges Insertions and Gallons
Including Handmade Crochet effects originally 65c to 81 so
at 36c to S375 per yard
(2ear Of Rotunda. First FIoor)
WHITE AND BLACK DRESS MATERIAL. includ-
ing Embroidered Voles IN plaid checked and striped
effects also plain striped and checked Noies
and Tailor Suitngs.
On Monday, March 26th there will be placed on sale
5000 yards Of Imported Check Suitnss white and black
combinations, at the special puce Of Soc per yard
G2ear Of ROtunda First FOorJ
nineteenth Street and SIKH Hr'nuo, new yNh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
PRACTISING FOR TOURNAMENTS
Military Show at Madison Square Promises
To Be Best Held in Years-Many Reviews

At the military tournament opening at Madison
Square Garden. on April g. there will be cavalry
from Forth Ethan Allen. Vermont infantry from
Plattsburg Barracks and marines and bluejackets
from the navy yard. and the Sd Battery. y 9.
y. Y, are practising at Brooklyn. under Major
Rasqun, the programme.
The reviews, which are the opening feature Of
the military programme each night, viii be espe-
ciaIly fine, and the presence OF Governor Higgins
Mayor Mcclellan. Secretary Taft, Major General
Grant. Admiral Coghlau and Brigadier General
Mills will give special interest 10 them
Evening parades will be given on Monday
Wednesday and Friday by the young men from the
New York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. The
cavalry will show music rides and rough riding and
on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday there will be q
mounted contest with sword. lance and bayonet
with tent pegginE and lemon cutting.
The matinces will be on "Wednesday and turdaN,
with the entire military programme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
Stern Brothers
DECORATIVE LACE DEPARTMENT

tTHIRD FLOOR)
Orders executed to special requirements. such as
Lace Window DraperieS and Bed Sets
including Easement and Entrance Door Curtains Of various
artistic French Laces also
SoartS, Bureau and Dressing Table Covers,
Cushion Tops and Similar Pieces
INTERIOR DRAPERIES DESIGNED AND PLANNED TO AC-
CORD WITH VARIOUS STYLES OF DECORATIVE TREAT
ENT. SAMPLES OF LACES AND OTHER UPHOLSTERY
TEXTILES BEING SUBMITTED WITH SKETCH.
ORDERS PLACED DURING PRESENT SEASON WILL, RE
CEIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION AND BE PREPARED FOR
EARLY FALL DELIVERY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

ORIENTAL RUGS. mportatons for the present season,
containing rugs Of desirable Persian makes. IN select
designs and colorngs. suited to halls Libraries
and dining
Fine knmanshah. Tebrlz and Meshed Khorassan Rugs
for drawing rooms, effects which harmonic with more
delicate color schemes Turkish Carpets for chamber use
for the furnishing of country homes, and very large
assortment Of Small Oriental Rugs prices which are
moderate
Department Third Foor)
STORAGE. Rugs and Draperes received for Storage with
the usual guarantee for safe-keepng.
Important reductions have been made in the prices
of a number of
DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND MANTEL ORNAMENTS.
among which are Electroiers Lamps Clocks and Clock
Sets Pedestals and Cabinets Porceans Bronzes. Marble
Busts and selection Of small ornamental pieces.
Department o Third Floor)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

HOSIERY FOR MEN. WOMEN and chill DREN.
Womens Silk Hosiery IN PLAIN openwok and embroid-
cred effects and combinations of openwork and en-
broidery including White Silk Hose both plain and fancy
Orders received for Womens Silk Hosiery in shades to
match costumes slippers.
Fancy Lise Thread and Cotton Hosiery for men, women
and children. Chldrens Half-hose. including white and
delicate shades
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
ANTLcARPgT sAeeERs MEET.

A v,.e+InR Of the executive committee Of the
Anti-Carpet BaRgers' League was held at No. AS
william street. Manhattan. on March o. Peter F.
DonneIIan president Of the organizatlo,n pIes1de1
TsEs nOTjfi~sl situation vas freely discussed o.
The members and plans for the future success o.
the league we're formulated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
COSTUMES AND STREET GOWNS.

An inspection invited of the Department for Womens Gowns
(Second Floor. containing selections of
Spring and Summer Costumes, styles adapted for morn
ing and visiting reception and conventional evening
dress, golhng. driving and general service.
The designs include Gowns of silk and other fashionable
fabrics. Tailor Suits Separate Costumes and Walking
Skirts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
TEA GOWNS AND NEGLIGEES.

House Gowns Of Embroidered Llnons and Crepes and
number Of more elaborate models IN All-Lace Garments
suitable for morning and afternoon teas Bridge or
Dinner Jackets Matinees and House Robes Of various
character IN an interesting diversity of designs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

RAGE. Rugs and Drapenes received for Storage with
the usual guarantee for safe-keeping
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

A SALE OF LACES for the trimming of Summer Gowns.
and Al-overs especially suitable for the making of
Lingerie Blouses will be held