Pittston Gazette

              - • rZfF&M ' ♦ PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1903. TWO CENTS A I 8 P A fJRS FORTY CENTS A MONTH. ( 0 1 53d YEAR REBELS PILLAGE MEQUINE2 THE KAISER'S FRIENDSHIP STRIKERS LOSE CASE PEOPLE'S STORE FIRE DISASTER IN MINNEAPOLIS S«ltaa*a Brother Rrporlei to H»ve gicpttdfJ Illm at Pw. You'll Be Surprised High sounding statements in business, to have value must be substantiated by Madrid, April 28.-A dispntch from Tangier, Morocco, says that n'bfl tribesmen hare attacked and pillaged Mequiuez. Thirty-seven inhabitants of the town thirteen tribesmen were killed in the fighting. TALKS WITH ADVERTISERS. Board of Arbitration Believe Their Demands Unjust. Death Roll Will Probably Be Ambassador von Sternburg Tells how Great It Is. Sterling Values Oar Modefate Profits insure the best values always. Rod This List if Spseial Prleas: 10c Best Gingham in short lengths, per yard 6o "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 wearing 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. Heavy. A special dis|Datcli from Melilla wiys Muley Mohammed. flic sultan's brother, has been proclaimed emperor at Fe*. CANNOT AFFORD INCREASE LOW MAKES RESPONSE. MANY PERSONS MISSING. A dispatch from Tangier says that Muley Amranl. an uncle of the sultan, has arrived there from Melilla with the customs officials and all the government customs property. Melilla has been abandoned by the government. continued. Southern Competition, it Declares, At Dinner Given by German-American Keep Operators Guessing as to 20c StripedMadras, in fine new style, ]Der yard  50c Ladies' Fine Muslin Night Gowns, each • • 39o Fir* Was Caused by the Explosion of Editors Alleged Animosity Between Where Profits Are Coming From. the Two Nations is Declared to be WON'T GIVE UP CONTRACTS Eyes tested free. an Oil Tank, Which Spread Burning Advices from Cents, Morocco, say the Kabyle tribesmen besieging the port of Tetuan have sent an ultimatum to the pasha in command of the sultan's forces demanding the dismissal or the sultan's tax collectors, saying that otherwise they will attack Tetuan. The pasha refused tlie demand of the Kabyles and appealed to all men capable of bearing arms to assist In the defense of the town. Mythical. No Illegal Combination Found. I Heavy 0-4 Unbleached Sheeting, per yard I5« Ladies' Black L:ice Lisle Hose, regular value 25c., special price for this week, |Der pair • • • I So 1 Case Ladies' Girdle Corsets, a regular 50c Corset, special price for this week, per pair 2&8 20 dozen Boys' White/ Lawn Waists, neatly trimmed with Embroidery with fancy Embroidery Collars, great value for 490 Oil Over All of the Buildings of the New Tork. April 23.—In proposing the toast of the president of the United States Baron Speck von Sternburg. successor to Ambassador von Holleben, at the dinner given to him at the Manhattan club by Mr. Herman Ridder and Mr. Edward Uhl declared that while unpleasantness might have arisen between Germany and this country. It was all due to misunderstanding and nothing rise. In a clearer understanding, he asserted, lay the surest method of preventing any future frictioa. Nearly one hundred other guests from all walks of business and professional life applauded his words. Later on the principal guest heard, however, that friendly as the Ignited States may be. It still persisted in its policy outlined In the Monroe doctrine. Ipnl.tr Commerce Commtnnlon. Com.fl For Goal Railroad* Detr la- Boston, April 23.—The report of the state board of arbitration upon the strike In i/owell has been received by- Governor Bates and lias been by him transmitted to the legislature. H. G. SHupp Oil Plant New York. April 23.—At the hearing now being held in the federal building on the charge made before the Interstate commerce commission to the effect that certain cool carrying railroads by pooling interests and discriminating In rates are violating the interstate commerce law it was announced that counsel for the railroad companies concerned In the case had decided to refuse to produce contracts asked for by Clarence Shearn, counsel for W. It. Hearst who petitioned for the investigation.Minneapolis, Minn., April 23.—At noon today a terrific explosion occurred in a. large oil tank at the plant of the North Side Oil Co. Great dam- Expert Optician, 3G W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. That the textile corporations in Lowell involved in the present strike of 17,000 operatives, with n single exception, cannot afford to pay to their help the 10 per cent increase in wages demanded by organized labor Is the opinion of the board. This opinion is corroborated by a statement from a state statistician based on the figures of an sccountant employed by the board to make an examination of the financial condition of the seven mills in question.age has been done to property, the flames being yet beyond control, and the loss of life will be great. The number of dead will probably roach 15. The shock of the explosion was terriflc. being felt all over the northern portion of the city. The burning oil was scattered on all or the buildings of the oil company and they are burning furiously. The office force was DEADLY BUTTLES IN S0MALILAND BAR Children's Fine Muslin Drawers all sizes, per pair |Qo Great sale of L.-idies' White and Colored Shirt Waists, one-third below regular price. See grand display in window. W. W. Ros*. counwl for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal company, not only natd that he had refused to produce the contracts on the ground that they were not material to this inquiry, but that he would carry the matter to the supreme court of the United States if necessary before he would produce them. On these contracts, it is said, Mr, Shearn depends to prove that the railroad companies or the coal companies showed unlawful discrimination in their rates. Price List. Best Patent Flour w  Confirmation of Heavy British Losses. The board's report is upward of 16,- 000 words in length, with ' a supplementary financial report of the Boott, Massachusetts, Merrimack. Appleton. Tremont and Suffolk, Hamilton and Lawrence mills in Lowell. $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE composed of ten persons, and only two of them hare reported. It is (eared the others arc dead in the ruins. A doien workmen are also missing. Ambulances and patrol wagons took 25 injured persons to the hospitals. Onion Sets, iDer quart . .05 Mr. Bidder, who. as one of the hosts, presided at the dinner and had Baron ron Steroburg at his right band and Mayor Low at his left, made only a brief opening address, in which be welcomed his guests. Bermuda Onions, qu&rt 15 South Main St., Pitts ton. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. NATIVES FIGHT FIERCELY. The board does not And from examination of the lists of stockholders that the Lowell mills are controlled by a combination, as alleged lDy the employees, nor does it find that the selling agents control prices in such a way as to depress wages. The full amount of holdings of the selling agents docs not show that their interest Is sufficient to give them control. Peanut Butter  10 Can Mushrooms  BRAVE SEA CAPTAIN SAVES STEAMSHIP. In One a Colonel, Six Captains and The German diplomat, who occasionally glanced at his manuscript spoke In part as follows: In the course of George O. Waterman's examination by Mr. Shearn the witness admitted that George F. Baer was president of the Lebigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company as well as of different railroad corporations. Mr. Waterman is secretary of the coal company.Whito Clover Seed.. {jvansffiros Others Were Killed—In the Other Lawn Grass Seed . .25 Fight, 200 Men and Ten Officers " 'No great nation can expect to escape the penalty of greatness- are words which seem to be well adapted to the present position of the United States and Germany as world powers. Both nations are confronted by vast problems—social, political and commercial. Onr marvelous development during the last decade lias added new and heavier responsibilities to those which we already had. So far it has been wisdom, moderation and forbearance on both sides which have lightened our burdens and permitted us undisturbed by friction to reap the fruits of onr efforts. Too may answer this with a smile and nay. 'How about Samoa and Venezuela T Were Killed. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, J package and loose. FOR * * * GROCERIES Led Crew Into a Blazing Hold on the London. April 23.—The War Office has received confirmation of' heavy losses suffered by the British in the fight that occurred in Somallland. The dispatch says the fight occurred on April 17, seven miles west of Gombai ru. Colonel Plunket, six captains, two lieutenants, two whites, 48 slkhs and 124 Africans were killed. Thirty-seven men escaped and reached the camp. In a financial table the board finds that the capitalization of the seven mills U $11,250,000. Friesland and Extinguished the Fire In Forty Minutes,. He admitted that the railroad companies owned nine-tenths of the 20.000 shares of the coal company. This, it in contended, will be declared a violation of the railroad company's charter. BRENNAN fi ROBERTS, flalarlu of OSrUll. Liverpool, April 23.—The American liner Fri island, which arrived today, reports that when she was three days out from Philadelphia smoke was discovered Issuing from the hatches. In the hold cotton, tallow, parafin and rosin were stored. Captain Apfeld was breakfasting when the* fire was discovered. He quietly left the table and went on deck. One of the batches was Immediately openeu and Apfeld swung into the hold, amid blinding smoke. At the same time he shouted to mem hers of the crew who had assembled: "Come along men; there's.work to be done hero." The officers and crew promptly responded and. after forty minutes' work, the flames were subdued. Later the passengers drew up resolutions, praising the captain and crew for averting a disaster, presenting them to the captain in the saloon. On the question of salaries paid to officials the board shows that out of every hundred dollars received from goods made $1.62 was paid in salaries in the Pall River cotton mills, $1.51 In New Bedford and $1.43 in LowelL Inspection of the mills by the board itself and by an Impartial expert, the report says, has shown that the Lowell corporations labor under a disadvantage in comparison with those having modern plants. Lowell manufacturers have to meet southern competition on coarser goods and that of the best equipped modern mills in finer fabrics. «2 Worth ffata Strtmt, * "f» tST~Neit to Eagle Hotel. Both phones Always Lowest in Pricc. ANTIMONK CAMPAIGN. Tot* Freark Otnlmn Hart la a MURPHY&JOYCE Evans Bros. For Onion Sets, Best stock, 5c qt. Paris, April 23.—The proceedings on the part of the government against the unauthorized congregations continue and have occasioned trouble In various places. Mot at Aacera. London, April 23.—The Aden correspondent of the fieuter News Agency says it is rumored there that a skirmish, with heavy casualties, occurred at Xayilodo, 40 miles from Sllado. Somallland, between the British forces and the natives. The British loss is reported to be 200 men and ten officers killed. "Well, gentlemen, my answer Is thisla both cases there was some unpleasantness which threatened to produce friction. But ill fair minded men who have analysed the reasons which mused the trouble seem to agree that It was In no way due to any political or commercial questions which were menacing the welfare of either country, but that It was due to misunderstanding.The only serious disorder reported dnrlng the day ocrnrred at Angers, where after an ineffectual attempt to seal the doors of a Capuoino establishment a magistrate summoned the monks, who proceeded to court accompanied by a numerous body of supporters. The latter were refused admission to the court and got up a manifestation outside which resulted in a general fight. Cavalry were sent for to restore order and had to charge tiie rioters to clear the square. A number of persons were hurt, among them being two cavalrymen who were thrown from their horses. The case was decided against the monks. FresH PorK Evans Bros. For Fresh Eggs, 18 Cts. Per Dozen. The report further says "It is unnecessary to more than refer to the increase of southern mills during the last ten years to sljpw that Lowell has a formidable competitor there. Of the total gain of cotton spindles In the United States from 1800 to 1900 of 4,920.249, 53 per cent, or 2.747,839. were In the south, which produces the plain coarse goods such as are largely made in Lowell. Loins FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Rrarlnff T*war4 fk* C»»»•■ Evans Bros. For Shoes, Always Up-to-date, Lowest Prices. New York Stock Markets furnished by 11. S. Jordan & Co.. stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. "What I want to emphasise is that oar two nations in worktng out their great problems, which after all are bearing n toward the same goal, should use all their power to foster a clearer understanding between their people. This is the surest safeguard against future friction. You already understand 17.,000.000 of ns as well as you understand yourselves. They have become-your kin. I hope the day will come when you will understand all of us just as well. 12c DISASTROUS FIRE IN NEW JERSEY New York. April 23, 1903. High. bow. Clos 127* 126 126V4 "In view of these facts and after careful study of the reports of the various experts employed the board finds that the claim of the mills that they cannot afford to increase wages is sustained except In the case of the Lawrence Manufacturing company, whose books show that this company-is able to grant the advance demanded." Sugar  Atchison .. Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac . S3-a S3% PER POUND State Laboratory, Fine Building on 98 67 % 97'* 66% 66% A clerical manifestation was occasioned at Poitiers by the departure of the Dominican monks. It led to a riot as a result of which ten persons were arrested. Rutgers College Campus, Burned—Los*. $100000. B. & O .. 94% 93% 93*, New Brunswick. N. J., April 23.— New Jersey Hall, the State laboratory of the New Jersey Experimental Station. one of the finest and best equipped buildings on the campus of Rutgers college, was almost totally destroyed by fire this morning. The damage to real estate foots up JWO,- 000. Ches. & Ohio .. 13=4 C., & Gl- West .. 23% 45* 23% 45* 23% St. Paul ...164% 162% The report is signed by Warren A. Reed. Richard P. Barry and Charles D. Palmer, members of the board.' 46 S. Main St. Pitteton. Rock Island 45% •"Our future rivalry, be it ever so keen, should never let ns forget that our work is directed toward tltc same object, the perfection of civilization. If we keep this well in mind nothing will mar our peaceful progress.- CHICAGO RAILROADS FAIL. Murphy & Joyce. D. & H. K. A T.. pf. . 56% 56% Bftavlt latrml m Katca Psh I. & N. 117% Into Hrrrlvrri" HiBia. The lawa Repaired. i!U9, 313, 679 North Main Streot. Phone. For WEDDINGS C|AW«» V For FUNERALS 4 Man. EL . Met. Trac .. Mo. I*acific . So. Pacific .. Norf. £ West. N. Y. Central 141% ..133 ..111 .. 59% .. 72% ..133% 132% 110% 58% 71% 132% 141% 132% 110% • 5S% 71% 132% Chicago, April 28.—The Chicago Union Trartion company, the North Chicago Street Railroad company and the West Chicago Street Railroad company, having defaulted Interest on five notes aggregating fl,131,183. have passed into the hands of receivers. Suits for the collection of the interest were filed in the United States circuit court of appeals by the Guarantee Trust company of New York, holders of the notes, and, the traction companies admitting the default. Judge (Jrosscup at once entered judgment Pensacola. Fla.. April 23.—Engineers of the battle ship Iowa have been |t work unceasingly for the last twentyfour hours repairing the steam pipe which burst on Tuesday night The injury to the ship has been greatly exaggerated. and she will be ready for sea by this afternoon. The Iowa refused the assistance of tugs and dropped anchor in the gulf while the repairs were being made. The pipe was one connected with the steering gear and rendered the navigation of the ship either by band or steam impossible.In toasting the president Baron von Strrnburg spoke of him as one wbo •personifies peace, progress and good will." Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. -(new phone) J-B-CARPENTEB.exeter st. unit mm THE WEATHER. (7\rury's prices. The mayor made a very brief address and at the outset referred to the pleasant impression created by the visit of Prince Henry. "We are not actors." be continued, referring to this. "The friendliness we then expressed we certainly felt, and without doubt we still feel as we felt then. That is not to say that we do not feel strongly about the Monroe doctrine or that we are not sensitive as to anything that savors of European interference with American concerns, but it does mean that back of every momentary irritation between Germany and the United States there are the strong botds of Teutonic qualities that are to be found in the United States only less generally than in Germany Itself." Washington. April 23.—Fair tonight, with frost; Friday, fair and warmer. O. & W. IVnna. 29% 137% 136% 29% 136% 29% Pacific Mail ... 35% 35% 35'4 Berlin. April 33. — Admiral l*rince Henry Of Prussia is to take the tattle ship squadron to Spanish waters on May 3 with barely sufficient coal to leach a prearranged latitude and longitude. There the war ships will fill their bankers from colliers. This is inteiNled to be a test of high sea coaling in the moat complete form possible and will ocCar even if rough weather prevails. On his return Prince Henry will give Rrarr l« LnTr Beading Reading, pf. 55% 54% 54% So. Ry. 31% 31% IS MAGNET So. Ry„ pf. . Tenn. C. & 1 92% 66% 92% 65% 92% 65% Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour 4.50 4.50 $4.50 leather Ijrathrr, pi 14% Judgments were then Issued against the treasurers of the respective companies. and upon their return unsatisfied three receivers were appointed, as follows: In behalf of the trust company, R. R. Govin of New York; for the traction companies. James II Eckels of Chicago, and as special adviser of the court Marshall E. Sampsell, clerk of the court. 94 "i 15% JM'i 91'4 13% Fir* at Gearactaa Coart. Su|Deri;itivc Flour - 4.50 Rubbor I'nioa Pacific . 93 91% 15% Npw York. April 23.—While an Immensc tank of gosoline burned In a small building adjoining the power hous? on the George Gould property at Lakewood. staining tlie sky, the handsome buildings which dot the surrounding grounds and beautiful Georgian Court, but 200 feet away, n deep red. Mr. Gould, William C. Whitney, Udy Colebrook and other persons of social prominence, all In evening dress, stood by and applauded the work of tfie firemen. Best Family Flour Pillsburv'a Flour - 4.00 5.00 Ladias' Calioo Wrappers, good assortment, well made, clioicc 43c Ladias' Shirt Waists. large assortment of colors and styles, on sale from 26c B. P., pi West.' Onion Potatoes, per bu Onions, i»er jieck 70c - 20c C, F I S5*i «5% R5% *5% 61 Amal Copper ... 6**4 65% l«lDi 25',4 Onion Bets, 4 quarts Clover Seed $7.50 25c WiU Irak FmrUI.SMd. People s Gas S. S. 1««% . 25% 25 D4 1«IH Timothy Seed 2.25 Ladias' Kid Olom. all styles and colors, the 75c and $1.00 kind, while they last 39c Buffalo. April 25.—Wallace Thayer win open the sealed instructions left with him by the late Arthur H- IVnnrtl, who figured » prominently in the Bnniick murder case. Hie instructions are nuiumwl to relate to the disposition of $2S,000 of life lnsorance heM by. Mr. Thayer by an assignment ia trnat from PennelL S. S . pf. . 57*4 . 37* 57% -«-T4 40 Vi Senator Chaoncey SI. Dtpfw compared the German emperor and President Koosevelt to two young men wl»o bad to seek outside employment to let off tlie steam of tbeir strenuous liro. Fatal Wrrrk oa Oaaka Road. White Clover Seed, per lb Lawn Grass Seed, iDer lb Hungarian Grass Seed Millet Seed - 25c - 18c $1.50 1.50 Texas I "lei Ik- Car ft Foundry - 4C««4 - 3«-% . S7»4 40U Spring Valley, Wis., April 23.—One man was killed and three others were fatally injured In D wreck on the Spring Valley branch of the Chicago, St- Raul. Minneapolis and Omaha railroad. A mixed train was stalled on a hill two miles west of here, and two cars that had be n left on the track while the rest of the train went over the ridge broke away. They gained terrific speed and collided with another train coming up the grade. When the cars started most of the passengers and the train crew jumped and were only slightly injured. Only two persons remained in the coach when the crash came. r. s a i . U. a Steel, pf. 36 Di 3«% iJ Strlpad and Plain Madras. best patterns, worth much more, our siDecial price 8c 8 lbs Oatmeal 8 lbs Oatflakes - Tobacco, all kinds, Squibs, all kinds, - No. 3 Scoop-shovels - Garden Seeds, all kinds, loose, 25c 37c 10c 35c 25c Healing stoves at reduced prices. Ash. Wales I* Vlall St. L*«lD. The Rogers Couch Factory. Send in your orders. We do furniture repairing. London. April 23.—The appointment of the Prince of Wales as president of the royal commission which Is to represent Great Rritaiu at the St. txrais exposition will be made at the special request of King Edward, who thought he - __ „ could thus beat demonstrate his per- Icc cream. .11 flavors. qt \aseen lDtcmt iB tbe exhibition and his cordiality toward America generally. Mr. John Redmond, the Irish leader, was invited to be one of the two Irish members of the commission, but uis many engagements necessitated a declination.For over 30 years* Dr. RiCHTER'S World-Rcnowncd I lot Boys' Whit* Lawn Waists, ruffled sailor collar, special 25'' Urlur«M mill C|ill Politico. I tot Bays' Whita Lawn Waists, much better quality, embroidery trimmed, worth much more, at 48c Mobile. Ala.. April 3a.-Ormjnvssu»an Jimn I D. Richardson. Democratic header of the lmuMt'. who is h«* at the n* inkxi of Srottisli Rite Masonry of Alatuni. when cMng his sptwh at a banquet in the Battle House announced that be had derided to quit polities and derate himself to tbe work of Scottish Rite Mast. rjr. all new. Poultry netting and garden tools. Ash. "Anchor" Pain Expeller William Drury, Matting, in choice patterns, heavy grade, worth 20 cents, this week I2£c New Patterns for May. Nothing over lie. at RCGGIJ2S' ROOK STORE, Broad St THE LEADING GROCER. has proven to be tbo Best thtre l» lor Visit our Basement Department, we have many bargains there. ■ TMI« HIIi a FMOkt Toledo. O , Aprils*-—Passenger train No. 33 on tbe llmkinc Valley ran Into u open switch at\walbridge. striking a freight engine, and six trainmen were inland, only W» seriously. Only the engi m were derailed. Tbe injured ar* all mMntD of Columbus. 1 lb. of coffee free with 10, at Giles Richmond. Va„ April 28.—It appears that representatives of the Trigg Shipbuilding company, which was on Tuesday made the subject of a petition for involuntary bankruptcy, claim that the cruiser Galveston and the gunboat Mohawk. now partially completed on the ways of the company, are assets of the company, white representatives of the ■overnnu-nt contend that they belong to the I'nited States. It is expected that the issue will be fought oat In the Trlsnca Claim War Skips. Rheumatism, Boat, Neuralgia,cte. fAKIOUS Rheumatic Complaints A Card. & Bladder troubles. «!lilL'F4Cures in Bffffl|iS48Hour8 wlllaVV URINARY WiTfliMy DISCHARGES Each Ca panic beam the nameWMTO 1 lot Ladies' Walking Skirts, nicely stitched, worth $2.50; our We. the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a SOcent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to core your rough or cold. We also guarantee a li cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. New London. Conn., April 23.—Tbe raring sloop Constitution was not put on the ways here, but has sailed for Glen Cove, where for a month the crew will give the big racer trial spins every day. The stores for the crew were bought In this city before tbe sloop sailed and made up one of tbe largest orders mi provisions purchased for one earn ten la aarenl ma  0»utl(attoB Sail*. special price  11.25 1 lot Fancy Lawns, treat value at this price 5%e Only 250. and 50c. at all druggist* arthrough F. AC Rkhtar ft Co. k 2IS Pearl Street, A Naw York.  Early Vegetables Are Arriving Daily. The MAGNET An enjoyable change from the old vegetables you have bee* using all wiater. Telephone Sharp's ftlaifcet. J. H. Hone*. J. F. Kane. Win. C. Price. Chaa. Waters. C. a Strofc. 87 & Main Si, Pifctoton.