Pittston Gazette

              ■ . m ■c. . "" D ■ I* 1% I TWO CENTS A COPY. I C P A fJWS FORTY CENTS A l|OHTH. f O rAUIM. rni VI1 A li ) WBKK.LT ESTABLISHED 18*D  ood I Hi Alt. i DAILY R8T. bt THEO. HART 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1903. PEOPLE'S STORE MAD MULLAH DEFEATED BUSINESS JOTTINGS. SAFE WAS NOT ROBBED SPEAKER MILLER'S CASE. PRESIDENT ON THE ROAD. Improvements at Moffat's Store—Over- Illinois Lawmakers InTntlfStlnt Lays Cornerstone at Park Bntramcc Before Resuming Trip. You'll Be Surprised High sounding statements in business to have value must be substantiated by T. B. Moffatt, tho South Main St. merchant, Is constantly on the alert for modern Improvements that will be of much service. His latest addition to the equipment df his ice cream manufacturing and milk department is an up-to-date cream separator, made by the Do Leval Separator Co., of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The cream separator does mechanically what nature does through gravity setting, in creaming milk. It accomplishes this through the use of centrifugal force, which is mere ly rapid revolving. The milk is run into a high-speed steel vessel, divided all Factory Rushed. Alleged Attempt at Brlfcerjr. Springfield, III., April 25.—The committee appointed by the Illinois house of representatives to Investigate the statement made by Speaker Miller that he bad been approached In the interest of the passage of the Mueller bill last night assembled In secret session and listened to a statement from Mr. Miller. Tbe statement, it is sold, wits to the effect that be bad no personal acquaintance with the men who are said to have approached him in the Interest of the Mueller bill and who were alleged to have given the assurance that be could make money by granting a roll call. Livingston, Mont., April 25.—Returning from Gardiner, where tbe president laid the cornerstone of the arch to the entrance to the Yellowstone park, the presidential train made a short Btop hore, an immense crowd greeting the president, who appeared on the rear platform of his car and made a few remarks.2,000 Natives Were Killed The Tyners 80 Claim and Sterling Values Offer to Show Papers. Our Moderate Profits insure the best values always. Read This List of Spsolal Prlossi 10o Best Gingham in short lengths, per yard............. Be 20c StripedMadras, in fine new style, per yard I2&0 50c Ladies' Fine Muslin Night Gowns, each -398 In Battle. 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 commenco sooner. Wo have glasses from 50 cents upward. COBBE THEN RELIEVED. SHOCK 70 DEPARTMENT. Before resuming his tour President Roosevelt participated in the laying of the cornerstone of the new gate at tho northern entrance to Yellowstone park. The ceremony was performed according to the Masonic ritual and was in charge of the grand officers of the state of Montana. Special trains brought hundreds of people here, including a large body of Masons, and as the weather was perfect the scene was a very pretty one. Force* Now Defeated Were the Same The 0ostoffice Case Now In the a* Surrounded and Annihilated Col. Hands of Attorney General Knox. Plunkett's British Force Last A Peculiar State of Affairs De Eyes tested free. Week. velops. At 1:30 o'clock tbls morning the committee adjonrned until' Monday evening, with tbe examination of Speaker Miller uncompleted. No subpoenas were Issued for any other person, and so far tbe testimony of Speaker Miller has not Incriminated any other person. It Is not thought probable that be will make a direct accusation against anybody.Heavy 9-4 Unbleached Sheeting, per yard |5e Ladies' Black Lace Lisle Hose, regular value 25c., special price for this week, per pair |5o 1 Case Ladies' Girdle Corsete, a regular 50c Corset, special price for this week, per pair 25® 20 dozen Boys' White Lawn Waists, neatly trimmed with Embroidery with fancy Embroidery Collars, great value for 49e Children's Fino Muslin Drawers ill sizes, per pai" |Qo H. G. SHupp Obbya, Somaliland, April 25.—General Manning, commanding the British forces in Somaliland, while on his way to relieve Colonel Cobbe, who had been surrounded by the forces of Mad Mullah, met the latter and defeated him. Mullah lost 2,000 killed. The British loss is not reported. Cobbe was then successfully relieved. The forces defeated by Manning were the same as those which surrounded and annihilated Plunkett's force last week. ' Washington, April 25—Washington officials are seriously Impressed with the latest post office department sensation. No such shock in yenrs has been given to the heads of executive departments as the bold act of Mrs. James N. Tyner In abstracting from the safe In her husband's office important papers supposed to contain evidence of improper conduct. The president rode down from the post, accompanied by Major Pitcher, and was escorted to the gayly decorated stand, where he delivered an address. Troops B and C of the Third cavalry, from Fort Yellowstone, were drawn up In front of the stand as a guard of honor. Expert Optician, 3G W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. The boose by a vote of 72 to 60 declared "no confidence" in Its presiding officer, Speaker John H. Miller, whose alleged unwarranted use of the gavel In furthering a proposed enactment affecting rich street railway franchises In Chicago led to a riot Thursday. BAR The case has been formally placed In tbe hands of the department of Justice, and important arrests may follow. The Frank Smith, grand mnster, conducted the services, assisted by Deputy Grand Master Sol Hopner, Grand Secretary Cornelius Hedges and Grand Senior Warden Lew Calloway. The president on behalf of the Masons of the state was presented with a Masonic charm mounted on a nugget of Montana gold. into thin sheets in a system of discs, and the cream or fat, being light, comes to the center and is thus discharged, while the skim milk or other particles, being go to the outer surface of the vessel and are there discharged. Heretofore most of the cream used in the city has been secured from creameries. Now, however, a far better quality of fresher, sweeter and richer cream can be had with less trouble and expense. Pure milk is secured twice a day direct from the farm and is separated by Mr. Moffatt himself, thereby assuring his patrons the very best to be had in the line of pure crcam. Besides using it at his bakery and ice cream establishments, Mr. Moffatt supplies a large wholesale and retail trade. There are but two cream separators of modern style in this section, the other one being owned by J. V. Coleman, of Wlest Pittston. Great sale of Ladies' White and Colored Shirt Waists, one-third below regular price. Bee grand display in window. Defender Tested Today. Kl*( Edward's Vlalt to the Pope. Price List. Bristol, R. L, April 25.—The Defender yacht Reliance was given a trial spin this morning. The wind was very light at the time of starting, but freshened later. The boat went out under mainsail, working topsails, and two forward sails. She made a magnificent appearance. Rome, April 25.—The official announcement that King Edward will visit the pope has been received at tl-e Vatican with undisguised satisfaction, although some arrangement by which the British sovereign would not have to start from the embassy for the Vatican would have been preferred. The concession that his majesty start from the embassy met with strong opposition from some of the Vatican advisers and was only overcome through the personal intervention of the pope. Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE The president began his address by thanking the people and the soldiers for Ills enjoyable two weeks' holiday and then spoke of the natural wonders of the park. Onion Sets, per quart . .05 Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST, Peanut Butter THE WEATHER. San Juun, Forto Rico, April 25.—The smuggling cases have been settled by Treasurer Willoughby. He has recommended to Attorney General Harlan that the cases be dismissed from the district court, and this has beea done. SraaiKllnc Caiea Dismissed. Can Mushrooms  Washington, April 25.—Showers tonight; cooler in southern portion; Sunday, fair. White Clover Seed... ftvansffiros Lawn Grass Seed.... . .25 Mormons to Be Rxpelled, Vanderbilt Married This Morning. Berlin, April 25—The governments of Prussia and of the grand duchy of Mecklenburg have decided to expel the Mormon missionaries on the ground that they are propagating a form of religious belief incompatible with the laws of the state and public morals and because polygamy is not excluded from their doctrines. The missionaries, who are all Americans, will be allowed sufficient time to settle up their personal affairs. None of the Mormons has yet beea deported. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. FOR * * * GROCERIES London, April 25.—W. K. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Rutherford were married at 9 o'clock this morning in St. Mark's church, on North Audley street. The only witnesses were Henry White, secretary of the American Embassy, who gave the bride away; Winfleld Scott Hoyt, the best man, and the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Prepared  ander GERMAN LAWS. BfiENNAN fi ROBERTS, GOUT, sprains; Lameness, Rheumatism, etc. Is Excellent for The Pittston Overall Factory, on South Main * street, has kept things spinning ever since locating in the city. Business has been continually increasing and it is the firm's intention to double the output just as soon as possible. Fifty girls are employed running machines and as many more machines will be placed in operation as fast as operators for them can be secured. The output of the factory is shipped to all sections of the country. JAMBS N. TYNER. 42 IHorth IHaln Street, C only Information given out in the Tyner home is that Mr. and Mrs. Tyner are both ill. IV Next to Eagle Hotel. Both phonee Always Lowest In Pricc. DR. RICHTBR'S World-Renowned "ANCHOR" The safe incident has brought to the heads of the post office department n realizing sense that any temporizing with the officials whose acts are under investigation is out of the question. It Is reported that the next important act in tile postal scandal will be the summary removal of A. W. Machen, superintendent of the free delivery division, whose office is now being investigated. Philadelphia, April 25.—Amid the cheering of hundreds of distinguished guests and the clamorous whistles of all kinds of river craft, the new armored cruiser Colorado was launched successfully at the Cramps shipyards _ today. New Cruiser Launched. PAIN EXPELLER. MURPHY»JOYCE Evans Bros. For Onion Sets, , Best stock, 5c qt. S BrooMyn.NwYork.Hat23?l8M - \ Richters"ANCHOR PAIN /*\ EXPELLER"is the equal L~ 1 of any anodyne liniment In the world It relieves' Ptins, reduces swellings. should becalled'KING'v*' IvQ — 3*8 CLINTON ST. itifics: Gallows and Grave Cheated. Easton, Md., April 25.—Governor John Walter Smith commuted the death sentence of Lewis Green, a well to do colored man, from the executive mansion in Annapolis by telephone. The gallows was ready for the execution and the grave had been prepared for Green's remains when the telephone message came. Green was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Carrie Price, a colored woman. Excavation has been completed by Contractor Johnson for tho new addition to the Globe Warehouse. George F. Buss, who formerly occupied the building on the scene of the new addition as a tailoring workshop, has secured rooms for his employes in the Howell building, on Broad street. What We Carry Evans Bros. For Fresh Eggs, . 18 Cts. Per Dozen. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Ofltor to Show Papers. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. General Tyner and his wife moke the point that the safe In the post office department was not actually robbed. Messrs. R. Ross Perry and L. T. Mlcliener have been retained by General and Mrs. Tyner as counsel, and Mr. PeiTy told Postmaster General Payne the papers taken by Mrs. Tyner could be examined in her house by the postmaster general or any officer of the department he might designate. iu or tlii In Stock ,r. Ad. Blebter * Co., 21S Petri BL, New I* L 3SHIQHEST national AWARDS* Recommended by prominent Phy- A Wholesale and  qg i* C«. Minister a, New York. April 25, 1003. High. Low. Clos. , 12G 125% 125% Why Push Your Life Away Trying to get pleasure from an old, wornout bicycle? We sell easy running wheels at easy price for you. Krisc's bicycle store, 35 S. Main. 1 lb. of coffee free with 10, at Giles'. Our Line Comprises Evans Bros. For Shoes, Always Up-to-date, Lowest Prices. Atchison Sugar " 83 82% 82% Atchison, pf 07% Brook, Traction . 66% 07% 65 07% 65 Fresh Moat, Fancy and Staple Groceries, complete lino of Ladies' and Gents' Fine Shoes, Hosiery Underwear, Overalls, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Hardware Granitoware, Oil Cloth and Linoleum, Screen Doors and Windows. All at very lowest prices. Special cash discount. B. & O. 03% 02% 02% j HUB CLOTHING HOUSE, \D No. 55 North Main Street, Pittston. C. ft Gt. West. 22% 22% 22 vi A Thoughtful Man. Mr. Payne replied that he did not care to do this and that the matter was now in the hands of the department of Justice. i A peculiar state of affairs developed when Attorney General Knox In order to get a basis for action sent to the post office department for an inventory of the stolen papers. No such Inventory could be made out, and no one was found able to describe in any way the missing documents. Mr. Knox Is credited with saying no prosecution can follow unless there Is something to show that the abstracted papers wore public document*. St. Paul Rock island K. ft T. pf. 163% 45% 56% 44% 55% 162% 44% 55% M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind., knew what to do in the hour of need. His wife had such an unusual case of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. King's New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cured. Only 25c at J. II. Houck's and W. C. Price's drug stores, Pittston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. L. & N. Man. Kl. 141% 117% 140% 140% 117% Met. Trac ... Mo. Pacific . So. Pacific .. Norf. ft West. N.- Y. Central 131% 110% 58% 70% 132 129 109 57% 70% 131% 120% 100 57% 70* 131% Men We Want to Talk To: 46 S. Main St. Pitta ton. Wc beliove tbat if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston knew the positive facts m tlio ease—that every man in Pittston would come straight to us for all his clothing. This not mere braggadocio—it is not mere business bombast—it is logical, easily-proven fact. Erie 34% 33% 33% O & W  Pehna.  Pacific Mail Reading ... . So. Ry. ..... So. Ry., pf. . Tenn. C. ft I. Leather .. Union Pacific Wabash, pf. West. Union C. P. I  Amal. Copper People's Gas EDUCATIONAL BARGAINS. For WEDDINGS C|Awa.a I ForFUNEKALS i Scranton Business College. Murphy & Joyce. This time of the year being the dull season at tlie SC ranton Business College, we will, from April 15 to July 15, sell tuition at a discount of 20 per cent, from all rates, said tuition to be taken out at any time to suit purchaser. This offer is made only to those living outside of Scranton. Below we publish a list of "Men Wo Want To Talk To" on this subject, and as we think the best way to talk is through the public newspapers, wo shall, from week to week, issue "talks" as follows: Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notice. Wo, can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B*CARPENTERiuetir it. uetei mm Postmaster General Payne answers the point made by General Tyner, that he was still an official of the department and liis wife's action, taken under consideration, was in no sense criminal, by saying that, while he had accepted General Tyuer's resignation to take effect on May 1, he had specifically stated that the officer was to sign no papers and take no part In the duties of the office. He was only an official so far as salary was concerned. 209, 313, 670 North Main Street. Phone. PITT8TON, PA. "To the man who wants to dress well." (7\ruri/'s prices. The school year just ended has been the best, financially, in the history of the College. Rate slip mailed on application. Buck & Whitmore, Principals. W&S2w IS MAGNET "To the man who wants to dress economically." S S„ pf. Texas Pacific . Car ft Foundry C. ft F.. pf. ... U. S. Steel ... U. S. Steel, pf. 56% 36% 40% 91 35% 85% 36% 40 01 35% 84% 36% 40 01 35% 84 "h Setting a Prisoner Free, "To the man who wants the newest styles." A man with rheumatism is a prisoner. His fetters are none the less galling because they are invisible. To him Perry Davis' Painkiller comes as a liberator. Rubbed well into the swollen. stiffened joints, it not merely drives away the pain, it makes the muscles pliable so that the prisoner becomes a free man. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. 25- and 50c. Heating stoves at reduced prices. Ash. London, April 25.—In a dispatch from Shanghai the correspondent of the Times says: "The Chinese delegates, while intlmntlng their readiness to sign the indemnity gold bonds, still intend to stipulate that the table of amortization thereto appended shall be expressed not In gold, but in Halkwnn taels. and that the amortization payments shall be made as'stated in the bonds of the United. States. In other words, the American bond only Is acceptable, and the entire question Is reopened."Cfclaa »nd the Indemnity. "To the man who wants variety for selection." Golrl Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour Superlative Flour - Best Family Flour $4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.00 On account of our large stock and small space In which to storo the new arrivals, wc make the special low prices. There are many others. A Fact Worth Considering. This is the greatest store for jewelry bargains in this city. We can prove It. and you can prove it by comparing our price with the price asked at other jewelry stores, although the quality is the same. "To tho man who's something of 'an expert on dress." Pillsbury's Hour - Potatoes, per bu Onions, per peck Onion Sets, 4 quarts Clover Seed Timothy Seed White Clover Seed, per lb Lawn Grass Seed, per lb Hungarian Grass Seed Millet Seed 8 lbs Oatmeal 8 lbs Oatflakes - Tobacco, all kinds, - Squibs, all kinds, - No. 3 Scoop-shovels - Garden Seeds, all kinds, loose, all new. ■ 5.00 70c - 20c 25c $7.50 2.25 - 25c ■ 18c $1.50 1.50 25c - 25c 37c - 10c 35c Ladles' Ribbed Vests, lace trimmed and taped at neck and sleevps, worth 10c; special price, 5c. To the man who's not an exjDert on dress." Children's Ribbed lace trimmed Pants; special value, 10c. Indies' Girdle Corsets, lace, trimmed top and bottom; a 50c garment; our price, 25c. / 1 / J A big assortment of gold filled watches with standard movements. Fine stock of musical instruments at bottom prices. Musical strings in end less variety. Ice cream, all flavors, 25c qt. Yaseen. "To the man who's been disappointed elsewhere" Silverware. Indies black and colored lisle lace ribbed hose, worth 25c; our special price, 15c. Special attention to jewelry repair lng. It would take considerable space to enumerate the many articles in our big line of silverware and silver novelties.Six Bodlrn Already Found. Minneapolis, Minn., April 25.—Two more bodies, charred neyond recognition, have been token out of the ruins of the Northwestern Star Oil company's plant. This makes six bodies recovered. Early in the day the last of the four big tanks in the basement blew up, throwing bricks and girders a hundred feet in the air. No one was injured. Thousands of barrels of oil are still In the basement, and these will burn for days. "To the man's never been to see us." 75 N. Main St FREED BROS., Jewelers, Butler Block. &c., Ac., &c. Ladles' ribbed Umbrella Pants, deep lace trimmed, good value at 25c; special price, 18c. Ice Cream Parlors Opened. We take pleasure in showing you the stock and explaining its merits, and invite a visit from you. Not many jewelry stores in this vicinity that carry a bigger or better line of these goods than shown at this Store. Very appropriate for gifts. Look for next week's talk. Announcement is made that Moffat's Ice cream parlors will be open to the public from now until the close of the season. New Process Ice Cream, the best on the market; all flavors. 1 lot of Seersuckers, tho kind that f jw sell tot 10c; here, for a yard, 6c. Simpson's Percales, best colors, reg- , ' ; ular price, 10c; here for 7C. V / The famous "Best-Clotliing-inthe-World," is the clothing we sell our patrons, made by America's greatest manufacturers, Schloss Bros. & Co., of Baltimore, whose garments all bear this label:J9° Another lot of those Hen's Susperi-' ders, the 15c. kind; our"price 8c. Buy your fresh milk and cream at Moffat's stores. Full line of vegetables In stock every day: delicious strawberries throughout the season. Personal attention to watch and jewelry repairing. More of the 39c Kid Gloves; they are worth 75c and $1.00; to you while they last, 39c. LEWIS, THE JEWELER, N. Main, Opp. William St. Six Rallroada Enjoined. William Orury, Try our bakery goods for genuine satisfaction. "Not how cheap, but how good." Chicago. April 23.—judge fJrosscup has entered an order in tlie ITnitoCl States circuit court of appeals enjoining six railroad companies from discriminating against small shippers in the western territory. The decision Is especially important as being the first under the new Elklns law. THE UEAQMfl BROGER. We arfe agents for Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns, seam allowance, a high grade pattern at tM price of a cheap one, 10c. Poultry netting and garden tools. Ash. Souttf Main and West End. When you want good pies, get Bohan's Bodily pain loses Us terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil In the house. Instant rclW in canes of burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort. \ Winter comfort-—furnace heat. Ash. I HUB CLOTHINQ HOUSE, \ J. HILKOWICjH, Proprietor. KSgnmM ud bcuun- ih« hair. T. A. Durkln is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'Elite and all our goods. We guarantee them medicinally pure. Rochester Distilling Co. p£tt The MAGNET For your best ice cream soda, go to Yasoen's. - 87 S. Main Si, PitUton. "•'i XuiM xm