Pittston Gazette

              - V VVTrp e* m Do i -%r II* A D S WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 53d YrjAK. 1 DAILY EST. BY THEO. HART 1882. STON, PA., TUESDAY, APRIL 2!, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I f! DAp M FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ' D -TiV'jrjQ. HEARING ON LIBEL BILL FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. VANDERBILT TO BE MARRIED. BARREL VICTIM 18 IDENTIFIED. PEOPLE'S STORE New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. You'll Be High sounding statements in business to have value must be substantiated by TALKS WITH ADVERTISERS. Surprised New York, April 21, High. Low. 127% 126% 1903. Clns. 127 83% 98 66% 94 45% Sterling Values Many Newspaper Men in Harrisburg. Sugar Report of His Engagement A Buffalo Italian Was the Murdered Man. Atchison, pf Brook. Trac B. & O  Atchison 98 07% 94% 83% 82% 97% 66% 93% Confirmed. "Out of sight out of mind," is the fate of the store whose, advertising is dis- at the comfort a pair of glasses will afford if your vision is any way defective. You may dread to begin weai-ing them, but you will very quickly become accustomed to them and regret'that you did not commence sooner. We have glasses from 50 cents upward. Our Moderate Profits insure the best values always. Read This Lit! of Spoolal Prion: 10c Best Gingham in short lengths, per yard............ .Qe 20c Striped Madras, in fiue new style, per yard !2J£o Ches. & Ohio C. & Gt. West 45% 23% 45 22% BRIDE STILL A SECRET. ARGUMENTS ON BOTH SIDES 23% 163% REVENGE WAS THE MOTIVE Rock Island St. Paul 44% 163% 162% 44% 168 56% 118% 140VC 131% 43% continued D. & H. Daughter of Oliver Harriman, Sr.— Brother-in-Law of Dead Man Had Charles Emory Smith and Thomas V. L. & N. K. & T„ pf. 118% 56% 55% She Is Now Abroad—Prospective 50c Ladies' Fine Muslin Night Gowns, each 39g I Heavy 9-4 Unbleached Sheeting, per yard |50 Ladies' Black Lace Lisle Hose, regular value 25c., special price for this week, per pair |5o 1 Case Ladies' Girdle Corsets, a regular 50c Corset, special price for this week, per pair 2Bo 20 dozen Boys' White Lawn Waists, neatly trimmed with Embroidery with fancy Embroidery Collars, great value for 490 Children's Fine Muslin Drawers all sizes, per pair |Qo Cooper Addressed the Governor Man. El. 142% Bridegroom Secures Modification of Been Deserted by Fellow Counter. Eyes tested free. Against the Bill—Arguments Also Mo. Pacific Met. Trac 111% 132% 131% 110',4 58% 72% 132', 29% 137% Decree of Divorce from First Wife. feiters, and He Had Threatened to Presented in Favor of Measure. So. Pacific . 59% BONILLA PRESIDENT. Betray Them to the Police. H. G. SHupp Harrisburg, April 21.—Governor Pennypacker and Attorney General Carson gave a hearing in the hall of the House of Representatives today on the Salus-Grady libel bill. Several hundred representative newspaper publishers and editors from all sections of the State were present. Clias. Emory Smith waa the first speaker In behalf of the newspaper interests, and discussed the unfair methods used in obtaining the passage of the bill. Alexander Simpson. Jr., of Philadelphia, spoke in support of the bill. He argued that publishers ought to be responsible for their mistakes. Richard C. Dale, a Philadelphia lawyer, also spoke in support of the bill. Thomas V. Cooper closed for the newspaper interests ind appealed to the governor to veto it. Noif. & West 72% Y. Central ,133 71% 132% New York, April 21.—Through a legal proceeding taken bv his counsel In this city to have the decree of divorce granted In 18!)."i to Ills wife, now Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, so modified that he may remarry, It has become evident that Mr. William K. Vanderbilt is again contemplating matrimony. Arias In Prison In Tegucigalpa and New York, April 21.—Threats to expose the secrets of the Mafia and the workings of a bun J. of counterfeiters ara directly responsible for the death of Manuena Bemiedetto of Buffalo, who has been Identified beyond question as the man whose body was found packed Into a barrel on the east side a week ago this morning. O. & W. 29% 29% Sierra a Fnslstivr. Expert Optician, Penna. 137% 136% N«w Orleans, April 21.—Bonllla Is now president of Honduras, Arias is In prison at Tegucigalpa, and Sierra Is a fugitive In Nicaragua, having fled to that country for safety when the handful of government troops deserted him at Necaome when the rebels undei Generals Barahona and Maldonado made an attack on the government forces under, command of General Sierra and then marched on to the capital, where Arias was made a prisoner. 3G W. Market St., Wilkesbarre, Reading Pacific Mail 54% 34% 53% 54% So. Ry .. 31% 31% 31% 93% 66 14% So. Ry.. pf. Tenn. C. & I. 66% 93% 92% 65% Judge Giegericli granted the request for a modification of the original Judgment, and Mr. Vanderbilt is now nt liberty to marry when he chooses. Affidavits declaring that since the decree of divorce was granted to Mrs. Leather 11% 14% Informed by Mb brother-in-law, Giuseppe De Prlemo; who is serving a throe years' sentence in Sing Sing prison, that Morello'8 band had not only deserted him in Ills 'hour of extremity, but had despoiled him of his money, declared by the police to be several thousand dollars, Bennedetto threatened that If De Prleuio's wealth was not returned he would give information to the authorities that would tertainly put all the members of the band behind prison bars. B&R Leather, pf. Union Pacific 94% 92% 94% 91% fb% 49% 85% 63% 66 U. P.. pf. 90% 90% West. Union Wabash, pf 85% 47% 85% Great sale of Ladies' White and Colored Shirt Waists, one-third below regular price. See grand display in window. C. F. I, 64'A 63% The news that quiet prevails in the erstwhile disturbed Central Alnerlcq republic is the information received by the Times from Honduras. Bonllla swept the entire republic and tinally captured the man who Sierra said should be the president in the capital of the republic without losing as many as a dozen lives among his forces, numbering about 10,000 men, in a revolution lasting about two months. That popular sentiment was favorable to Bonllla is evidenced by the wholesale desertion, of the government troops who Joined hlB army. Since Bonllla has assumed control of the government afTalrs quiet prevails, and the belief is expressed that the country will be more prosperous under his administration than it has ever been. Price List. Best Patent Flour  Amal. Copper People's Gas , 66% .104% 65% 103% 104% 25 56 $4.50 S. S. 24% PEOPLE'S STORE Texas Pacific Car & Foundry S. S., pf. 30% 40% 35% 40 D4 54% 36% Onion Sets, per quart.. Bermuda Onions, quart . .05 40% 3fi% 87 34% 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. U. S. Steel U. S. Steel, pf. .. 87% 3fi% 35% 86% Within forty-eight hours Bennedetto's body was found in the barrel. So strong is the chain of evidence which inspector jfcClnsky has forged that he Is confident that at last commensurate punishment will be meted out in a Ma Ha murder. Peanut Butter ACTION TAKEN BY MINE WORKERS. Erie 34% Can Mushrooms The announcement that the title which the Panama Canal Co. can transfer to the United States Is satisfactory, advances the canal building project materially. It was ieared that a satisfactory title could not be obtained. In medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has a clear title to first place among family remedies, having an unbroken record of cures extending over half a century, back of it. No home is there fore complete without a bottle of it in the medicine chest. It will restore the appetite, positively cure dizziness, flatulency, nausea, headache", indigestion, dyspepsia and constipation; also prevents la grippe, chills and malaria, fever and ague. A fair trial will convince you of Its value. The genuine has our Private Stamp over the neck o(*the bottle. A Good Canal Title. White Clover Seed fivansffiros Wilkesbarre Conference Refers All Lawn Grass Seed Disputes to Board of Conciliation and Appoints District Presi- Money will not be spared in the defense of the prisoners. Not less than $10,000 has been wrung by the Mafia from Italians living in New York, under threats of death, to defend the Imprisoned men. The defense fund has been collected during the last week in small amounts from nil sections of the city in which Italians live. They have given of their hard earned savings whatever was demanded, terror of the Mafla exceeding any desire to keep the money. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. FOR * * * GROCERIES dents Members of Same. Wilkesbarre, April 21 BRENNAI f ROBERTS, This afternoon at 4 o'clock, President John Mite heir came out of the United Mine Workers' conference, in Wilkesbarre, and made a statement to the newspaper men that all of the questions arising out of the commission's award, Including the matter of an eight-hour day on Saturday, had been referred to the board of conciliation, to be appointed in accordance with the award of the commission. EIGHT DEAD IN WRECK. Vnndorbilt Mr. Viindprbllt's conduct hud been exemplary were presented to the court, signed by Senator Chfluneey M. Depew and Mr. E. V. W. Itosslter. W. K. VAXDERBILT. Ten Other* Hart by Collision on the 42 North Main Sfiwaf, Erie Railroad. SSTNoxt to Eagle Hotel. Both phonos Always Lowest in Pricc. Salamanca, N. Y., April 21.—Eight persons are dead and ten Injured, three of them seriously, as the result of a collision between a passenger train and a freight train on the Erie railroad near Bed House, N. Y., six miles west of here. In his petition Mr. Yanderbllt asserts that he desires to marry again and ndds that he Intends to celebrate the marriage either In France or England. He stutes also that since the decree was granted In March, 1805, he has so conducted himself as to entitle lilm to have the judgment modified. Applications of tills kind ai"e rare, and few are on record. In order to receive a modification of Judgment the petitioner must show to the satisfaction of the court thrills mode of life lias been circumspect.It was through De I'rlemo In Sing Sing that the identity of the murdered man was finally established. Acting upon a suggestion of Chief Flynn of the secret service, Inspector McClusky sent Detective Sergennt Petroslno *D Sing Sing to see three members of the counterfeit band who were In prison there In the hope that if they were able to recognize the man from his photograph they would be more willing to talk than men not behind prison bars. Get Evl'lence In SlfiHT Sln». MURPHY&JOYCE Evans Bros. For Onion Sets, Best stock, 5c qt. / Of the dead only one, Bobert H. Hotchklss of Meadville, a brakeman. has been identified. Seven bodies, apparently those of three men, three women and a child, were burned beyond recognition In the fierce fire which followed the wreck. The women are said to have boarded the train at Youngstown and to have come from Pittsburg. President Mitchell further stated Early Vegetables Are Arriving Daily, that the executive committee had decided that all mine workers now out on account of disputes should return to work, awaiting the settlement of all questions by the board of conciliation. The executive ofllcers believe that this course -.vill best subserve the Interests of the union. An enjoyable change from the old vegetables you have been using all winter. Telephone Sharp's Market. FresH PorK Evans Bros. For Fresh Eggs, 18 Cts. Per Dozen. Danger of Colds and Grip. The greatest danger from colds and grip is their resulting In pneumonia. If reasonable care Is used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for these diseases we have yet ao learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it is a certain preventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure a cold or an attack of the grip In less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. The wrecked passenger train was known us No. 4, running from Chicago to New York, and wan made up of engine No. 545, lb fhnrge of Engineer Samuel Cook and Fireman Fred Hell of Meadvllle. It was derailed by striking a freight train which was entering a siding at Ued House. The wreck at once took Are, and the combination car, two day coaches and two sleepers, together with severul freight curs, were consumed. Just preceding and just following the announcement that this legal step had been taken by Mr. Vanderbllt came rumors from Paris that Mr. Vanderbllt may marry a Mrs. Ingraliam. No substantiation of the reports can be obtained. The only Mrs. Ingrnham known to be In Parts is the wife of Judge George L. Ingraham of the supreme court, who has been there some time with her daughter, who was recently Introduced In society. BIra, lurrnlinn Named. Tetrosino showed th? photograph of the murdered man to two of the counterfeiters, who -declared that\\they never had seen him. When he showed the photograph to De Prlemo he exclaimed that it was n picture of his brother-in-law, whom, he said, he had seen two days before he was murdered. His identification was so conclusive that the police dropped all other clews and step by step have worked the case out from the start obtained from De I'rlemo. Loins 12c Evans Bros. For Shoes, Always Up-to-date, Lowest Prices. The three district presidents, Messrs. Nlcholls, Fahey and Dettrcy, have been appointed to represent the mine workers on the board of concil- iation, PER POUND BOY KILLS HIS FATHER. Evans Bros. "There Is no relative of mine who Is marriageable except my daughter," said Judge Ingrahnm, "and I can state positively that she Is not engaged to any one. She does not know Mr. Vanderbllt unless she has met him since her present sojourn in Paris. lie is not known to any member of my family except myself, and I know him but slightly." Lieutenant Governor Lee to Return. Says He Has Avenged Wrongs Done to His Mother. St. Louis, April 21.—Lieutenant Governor John A. Ijeo, it is stated, Is now negotiating with Circuit Attorney Folk for his return to tit. Louis on the condition of freedom from embarrassing questions from the St. Louis grand jury about legislative scandals. Senators B. L. Matthews and Charles A. Smith, who were Indicted by the grand jury for accepting bribes In connection with the baking powder legislation, have given bonds In (3.000 each for appeut-- ance before the United States circuit court In Jefferson City In the July term. They each say they are innocent of the charges. Only one point remains to be established. That is the identity of the man who drew the knife across Benedetto's throat and the names of the men who held the man while he was being disposed of bo effectually that all danger of his disclosing the secrets of the baud waB put at an end. That is the missing link which Inspector McClusky and Assistant District Attorney Garvan, aided by the best detectives in the service of the city, are now trying to forge. They are satisfied that they know who these men nre, and their efforts now will be to weave so strong a web of evidence that no amount of perjury and false alibis will serve to Influence a jury uguiust returning u verdict of guilty. Police Say They Know Murderer. Clinton, Mass., April 21.—Last night, Walter Smith, aged 17, lay In wait for liis father outside of a saloon, and, with an axe, inflicted injuries on his head that resulted in death. The boy surrendered to the police. He says he committed the crime to avenge wrongs against his mother. Poultry netting and garden tools. Ash. Murphy & Joyce. 46 S. Main St. Pittston. Ice cream, all flavors, 25c qt. Yaseen New Patterns for May. Nothing over 15c, at KUGGLES' BOO KSTORE, Broad St. 200, 213, (179 North Main Street. Phono. For WEDDINGS C|AWAm f For FUNERALS rlOWBfl I W, L. Pace, Attorney-at-Law. Office 25, 3d floor. Miner's Bank Bldg. A special cable dispatch from Paris mentions the name or Mrs. Lewis M. Rutherford, Jr. For nearly a week, the cable reads, rumors have been in circulation in the American colony in Paris to the effect that Mr. Vanderbllt was contemplating marriage, and the name of Mrs. Rutherford has been frequently linked with his. No member ot the Ilarriman family, with which Mrs. Rutherford Is contracted, could be seen last night. (7)ruri/'s prices. Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for yon at a reasonable price. (new phone) l-B-CARPENTER,exeter IT. IXITH IOM Kaiser Wilhelm II. Arrives. New York, April 21.—The North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II., the longest and swiftest vessel In the world, on its maiden voyage from Bremen to New York, was sighted 40 miles eaBt of Nantucket lightship at 4.40 this morning, and is due at her Hoboken dock about 7 o'clock this evening. A startling incident, is narrated by John Oliver, of Philadelphia, as follows: "I was in an awful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite, growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Then I was advised to use Electric Bitters. To my great joy, the first bottle made a decided improvement I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed at the drug stores of W. C. Price and J. H. Houck, Pittston, and Stroll's pharmacy. West Pittston. Robbed the Grave. General Corbin In 9t. Loulo. St. Louis. April 21.—Adjutant General H. C. Corbin, accompanied by his wife, has arrived from Washington to remain until after the world's fair dedication exercises. General Corbin will be grand marshal of the military parade. Ills staff will consist of nearly 100 aids recruited from the staffs of the governors of those states which will be represented by stnte militia in the parade. General Corbin will Immediately start to work on the arrangements of his military pageant. Gold Coin Flour $4.50 — MAGNET They realize that in the case of a Mafia murder it is next to impossible to obtain witnesses who will not willingly perjure themselves rather than give evidence to convict the slayer, even if a relative, but so well have they done their work in this Instance, so completely have they traced the murdered man's movements for days before his death and the testimony of the secret service agents who saw Benedetto with the Mafia band the day before he was killed is so convincing, that they are more than hopeful of bringing the mun's murderer or murderers to justice.  Butterfly Flour 4.50 Senator Dcpevv'ft Statement. Sunlight Flour Superlative Flour 4.50 4.50 THE WEATHER. Mrs. Rutherford is the widow of Lewis M. Rutherford, Jr., whom alio married iu June, 1800, and who died in Switzerland in January, 1901. At the time of her marriage to him she was Mrs. Samuel S. Sands. Mr. Sands was killed In an accident at the Meadowbrook Hunt club In 1880. Mrs. Rutlierford is the second daughter of Oliver Harrlman and a sister of Mrs. Stephen H. Olin, Mrs. William U. Tin vers, Oliver Harrlman, Jr.; Joseph Harrlman, J. Borden Harriman, J. Low Harrlman and Herbert Harriman. Best Family Flour 4.00 Ladies' Calloo Wrappers, good assortment, well made, choice 43c Ladlss' Shirt Waists, largo assortment of colors and styles, on sale from 26° Washington, April 21.—Fair tonight and Wednesday. Potatoes, per bu Pillsbury's Flour 5.00 Onions, per peck - 20c Accused ot SmnmllnK Herrlnsra. Onion Sets, 4 quarts 25c Bangor, Me., April 21.—Wllford s. Alexander, assistant cashier of the Frontier National bank at Eastport. has been arrested by government officers on the charge of smuggling 3,000 boxes of smoked herrings into Eastport from Campobello, N. B„ on July 81 last. He was before United States Commissioner Hamlen here and held for a hearing. Clover Seed $7.50 Ladles' Kid Gloves, all styles and colors, the 75c and 11.00 kind, while they last 39c White Clover Seed, per lb Lawn Grass Seed, per lb Hungarian Grass Seed Timothv Seed 2.25 - 25c - 18c $1.50 Lawn mowers and scissors ground at Krisc's. 35 S. Main St. Automobile Record Broken, New York. April 21.—Harry S. Harknoss, who lias built a racing oar to enter in the international automobile cup race which takes place In Ireland July 2, announces that he has gone a mile in fifty seconds flat on the Coney Island boulevard. The record time on the boulevard is Hfty-one and one-fifth seconds, made by Henri Fournler of Millet Seed 1.50 Striped and Plain Madras. best patterns, worth much more, our Bpecial price 8C 1 lb. of coffee free with 10, at Giles'. 8 lbs Oatmeal 8 lbs Oatflakes - Tobacco, all kinds, Bqnibs, all kinds, - No. 3 Scoop-shovels - Garden Seeds, all kinds, loose, 25c 25c 37c 10c 35c $33 to California Concerning the rumor of an engagement to Mrs. Ingraham, Senator Depew said: Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Union Pacific line. Every day uijtll June 15, 1903. Only $33 Chicago to San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other points. One-way, second class colonist tickets. For over 30 years I lot Boys' Whlto Lawn Waists, ruffled sailor collar, special 26c Tornado In Georgia. "Mr. Vanderbllt is about to be married. and the name of the lady is not Ingraham. I am not privileged to state what her name Is. As 1 am Mr. Vanderbllt's attorney, my lips are sealed." Or. RICHTER'S World-"Renowned Columbus, Ua.. April 21.—A tornado has passed through the northern part of Harris county, doing considerable damage. On Green Anderson's not a single building was left standing. In Talbot county the ginhouses of R. C. Frazer were blown down, as were also leveral storehouses at Valley Grover. I lot Boys' Whlto Lawn Waists, much bettor quality, embroidery trimmed, worth much more, at 45c France. "Anchor" Pain Expeller all new. \V. S. Howell, General Eastern Agt., 381 Broadway, New York City. It Folder free on request Bodies of the Churches Found, Gillette, Wyo., April 21.—The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Church, to the murder of whom VV. C. Clifton, now in jail at Newcastle, has confessed, were found two and a half miles from their ranch buried three feet deep. The searching party had been directed to the spot by Clifton in his confession. Threats of lynching Clifton are made. Matting, in choice patterns, heavy grade, worth 20 cents, this week I2fcc At the home of Mrs. Cornelius Van derbilt It was stated that nothing whatever was known of the reported engagement of Mr. Vanderbllt. William Drury, Or. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder.— Rev. W. H. Main, pastor of the Baptist Emanuel church, Buffalo, N. Y., gives strong testimony for and is a firm believer In Dr. Agnew£ Catarrhal Powder. He has tried many kinds of remedies without avail, "After using Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. 1 was benefited at once," are his words. It is a wonderful remedy. 50 cents. Sold by J. H. Houck.—33 has proven to be the Beat thero l» for THE LEADIN8 GROCER. Visit our Basement Department, we have many bargains there. Boys' bicycles at Krise's. The loira Air a In at Work. RlKumalism, Gout, Neuralgia,Ctc FAMOUS Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggist* The Rogers Couch Factory. Send In your orders. We do furniture repairing. Pensaeola, Fla.. April 21.—Much to the surprise of officers and men of the north Atlantic squadron, the battle ship Iowa, upon which the disastrous explosion recently occurred, proceeded Into the gulf and resumed the target practice which was suspended about ten days ago. The Iowa will Are about forty shots before completing the work assigned to her, and this will cover nearly every size gun on the ship. 1 lot Ladies' Walking Skirts, nicely stitched, worth $2.50; our & Bladder k troubles. Ail A11 f.'fm Cures in BMnpJ48Hours V lltVI URINARY WiVllimV DISCHARGES Each Capsule bears the namewMTO Carneffle'a Gift to Ithmea. 31.23 1 lot Fancy Lawns, great value at tliis price 3 J£o special price (Heating stoves at reduced prices. Ash. Ithaca, N. Y., April 21.—Another gift from Andrew Carnegie in connection with the typhoid fever epidemic is announced, his draft for $500 having been received by M. M. Dayton of the Ithaca Dally News. The amount is to be used for the needy convalescents among the townspeople. "Winter comfort—furnace heat Ash. or through T. A. Durkln Is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'Ellte and all our goods. We guarantee them medicinally pure. Rochester Distilling Co. A a2tf Dr. Heckenberger, F. AO Richter & Co. 215 Pearl Street, The MAGNET Veterinary Surgeon; 23 years' experience. People's phone. Residence, 317 Race St. Prices reasonable. 24ml ' Oil heating and cook stoves. Ash' ' New York. 87 S. Main St, Pittaton.