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bbn - , • r.: WWgfW ' K" "■ ' ' ' I m TWO CENTS A COPY. I Q PAfJWS! FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 0 JrAuIlO. 53dYEAB. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1903. CANADIAN TOWN OVERWHELMED PEOPLE'S STORE EXPOSITION DEDICATED. The president spoke of good roads In tones which showed, as well as hie words, that he was thoroughly In earnest.NEW YORK FOREST FIRES. KING EDWARD MEETS POPE. Bnrr Duue In the Cnt.UilW sad You'll Be THIS WEEK WE OFFER THE FOUOWINB Port Jervls, N, Y., April 30.-F!erc« forest flres are raging In Sullivan county and have already caused thousands of dollars of damage. SPECIAL LOTS: "Roads," ho declared, "tell the greatness of a nation. The Influence of the nations which have not been road bulldC»rs lias been evanescent. Borne, the most powerful of the older civilisations, left her Impress on literature and speech; tfbe changed the boundaries of nations, but plainer than anything else left to remind, us of the Roman civilization are the Roman roads." Surprised LOT 1—15 dozen Percale Lanndried Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for this week 30c. Mountain Slides Down With- British Monarch Has Secret Audience With Pontiff. Greatest Day In the History A big Are is burning In the forest and lake preserve of Chester W. Chapln, the millionaire steamboat owner ol New York city, and deer, antelope and other animals of the preserve are running to escape the flames. About twothirds of place, which comprises 20,000 acres, have been burned over. It Is reported that Mr. Chapln lias offered a reward of $2,000 for the conviction of the person who started th« of St. Louis. out Warning. at the comfort a pair of glasses will afford if your vision is any way defective. Yon may dread to begin wearing them, but you will very quickly become accustomed to them and regret that you did not commence sooner. Wo havo glasses from 50 cents upward. Peau de Soio, fully guaranteed. This is the quality we've had such a mn on; our special price is $1.25 a yard. LOT 2—29 inch Black All Silk 100 PEOPLE MEET DEATH. PAPAL GREETING CORDIAL. 200,000 VISITORS IN CITY. At this point in the president's speech the crowd rose and cheered, waving handkerchiefs and hats. The Mining Village of Frank, In Alber. A Memorandum Concerning Church Magnificent Pageant Composed of Civil "Merely from historical analogy," the president continued, "this country, which, we believe, will reach a position of leadership never equaled—this country, I say, should so act that posteritywill Justly say when speaking of us, 'That nation built good roads.' " ta Province, Buried Beneath Mil. LOT 3—30 inch Black Silk Taf- and Military Bodies—Roosevelt lions of Tons of Rock—Flood Now fire. Flames are sweeping over the SJc- Kenzic estate, a short distance west ol here, and are being carried by the wind to the village of Olenspey, where the eight children of thle late George R. McKenzie of New York city have fine summer homes. Matters in Great Britain's Domin- feta; This quality is retailed regularly at $1.25 and considered cheap at this price. We are selling it for $1.00. 8pe«ks at' Dedication Exercises ions Presented—Interview Lasted Eyes tested free. Thla Afternoon. Threatens. Twenty Minutes. H. G. SHupp Vancouver, B. C., April 80.—Overwhelmed by countless tons of rock and With more than a hundred of its inhabitants killed almost Instantly, the little mining town of Frank, In southwestern Alberta, Is now threatened with complete destruction by flood. Old Man's river, which flows through the center of the town, is dammed up by the, fallen rock to the height of nearly a hundred feet, and the entire valley above the town Is flooded for miles* A big body of water Is pressing with force, upon the dam, the only protection the town of Frank now has unless the river shall find another channel. Bhould the Impromptu dam break the entire village would be swept away. Rome, April 30.—For the first tlm« since the reformation an English king has entered the Vatican and called ou the Universal head of the Roman Catholic church. St. Louis, Mo., April 30—Today has been the day of all days In the history of St. Louis. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition grounds were formally dedicated and the celebration attendant on the same was the grandest that the people of this section of the country ever witnessed. The day dawned threateningly. Heavy clouds banked up high and the weather, changing from the summer-like temperature of Wednesday, suddenly became cold. Later, the sun came out and fairly pleasant weather prevailed. The quaint old city was astir early. Regiments of infantry, headed by bands, inarched through lines of spectators to the point of rendezvous. Now and then the clatter of horses' hoofs or the rumble of wheels told of the approach of cavalry The president declare that good roads probably were the greatest agency for regulating the flow from' the country to the city of young men and young women. , "A long lino of liquid morass Is not pleasant," the president continued. "It means in many Instances practical Isolation to the farmer. When the girl or the boy can't take a turn on a 'bike' even to a neighbor's because of the roads—well. It is a situation not likely to make farm life attractive." LOT 4—Ladies' Two-clasp Kid Gloves in all the leading shades. An elegant fitting glove, regular value $1.00. Our special price for this week 09c a pair. Expert Optician, Large forces of men are out back firing to save the village from the scourge. Many miles of woodland have been swept by flumes on the Shawangunk mountains east of this village. The force of flre fighters are almost exhausted, and a number of houses of tlif village were saved by a bucket brigade of women yesterday. Passing the cardinals In state and prelates high in the church, drawn up, silent, dignified and imposing. King Edward reached the door leading to the apartments of the pope. It was thrown open, aud on the threshold stood Leo XIII., alone and smiling, his arm extended to greet the king. 30 W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. LOT 5—Ladies' -Muslin Night Gowns, full length and open work insertion; our special price for this week 50c. BAR The flre having crept all the way down the mountain side, several large areas in Pike county, Pa., have also been burned. His holiness was dressed in robes of white and a red velvet cape bordered with ermine. Even King Edward paused a moment upon seeing the pontiff In his white garments. The pope's face was the color of Ivory, but he moved without aid and with no apparent difficulty. From his entire person there seemed to emanate sentiments of benevolence and spirituality. The king and the head of the church clasped hands and exchanged a few words In French. King Edward passed within the papal apartment, the door was closed, and the pope and his guest were left alone. "ftQT G—Ladies' Fine Black Mer- Skirts, almost :is good as silk, a regular $1.50 skirt marked down to 98c. From Odeon hall the president was driven to St. Louis university. A few minutes were spent here, after which the president and other guests repaired to the home of President Francis for dinner. Price List. Whole Valley Shaken, Fires In the Adlrondnelcs. Best Patent Flour $4.50 A dispatch from Frank, dated late last nlgbt. says: Utlca, N. Y., April 30.—Extensive for est fires are raging In the Adlrondncks. and great damage Is reported to the Loon Lake hotel property and the Rockefeller estate, which covers ovei 60,000 acres of land and upon which a vast amount #f money has been expended In macadamized highways, artificial ponds and camps. The Rockefeller camps are located about Big Bay pond, but no damage has been done to the building. Crowds are fighting the fires, nnd It Is believed they are undei control. Since the disappearance ol snow the grounds hove become thoroughly dried, scarcely any rain having fallen In the Adlrondacks this spring. Onion Sets, per quart . .05 PEOPLE'S STORE "A tremendously loud reverberation shook the whole valley of the Old itfan's river this morning at 4 o'clock, and scarcely hnlf the Inhabitants of this town awakened to a realization of the impending danger when from the top of Turtle mountain, overlooking the settlement, millions of tons of rock were hurled. POWDER MILL WRECKED. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Five of the Workmen Lost Their Peanut Butter Hollidaysburg, Pa., April 30.—The Crescent Powder Works, at Piney Creek, ton miles from here, were wrecked by an explosion this morning. Five men were killed and several others severely Injured. Live*. Can Mushrooms... White Clover Seed . .25 Lawn Grass Seed 25 EVANS BROS "The Frank mines, operated by the French Cnnadlan Coal company, across the rlvor from the town, were seen to be burled under hundreds of feet of rock Just as the morning light was breaking. Inside of live minutes from the first thunderous shock and before half the town realized what bad happened a small force of men had started to the relief of the miners despite the great ran of being buried under the/rocks which were still being preoiirffnted from the lofty mountain -WjSTTbe volunteer relief force was unable to get Into the mine, but managed to get near enough to determine that not a man at the outside working hud escaped death. Many had been fearfully mangled. The disaster was merciful to those men who were employed above ground in that they must have been killed instontl*. The destruction was not confined to the vicinity of the mine alone, for -many of the dwelling houses In the town of Frank were demolished by the falling rocks. Some of the occupants of these bouses escaped death, but many others were Instantly killed." For twenty minutes Edward remained within and was attended again to the door in departing. As the king took his carriage, had he looked back-, ward and upward he would have seen at a window In the second story of the palace the figure of n saintly old mnn stnndlng alone and, with bands holding the parted curtains, smiling dowil on him—the figure of Pope Leo XIII. GROCERS' New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. FRIGHTFUL MORTALITY. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, per bui .70 ■ * -XT BREHNAN fi ROBERTS 30,000 Deaths a Week From the Plague In India. Simla. April 30.—The number of deaths from plague are becoming enormous. The mortality throughout India now exceeds 30,000 a week. SWINDLER CAUGHT. Butter, New, extra fiiie, iDcr lb Onion Heta, per Cjt Supreme Court Had Ordered 915,000 42 North Main Street, Lawn Seed, per lb Paid on His Life. Some particulars of the Interview between King Edward and the pope havo become known. The pope greeted the king, saying in French, "I am happy to see your majesty." Particulars of the Interview. tWNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones lO Timothy Seed, per bu 2.15 Clover Seed " 7.75 King Edward Leaves Rome. Dallas, Tex., April 30.—A man giving the name of William A. Hunt took out life Insurance policies for $15,000 In Dallas on Oct. 21, 1806, from Captain A. J. Brown, agent of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance company of New York. Two months later Hunt was reported to have perished in quicksands In the Pecos river valley In Loving county. Tex. The Insurance company was not eatlsfi&l with the showing made on the reported death and resisted payment of the life Insurance. Rome, April 30.—King Edward left. Home tills morning. His Majesty received another ovation from the populace, which has shown itself most friendly to the King during his stay. MURPHY JOYCE Wo carry a full line of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Rose, Oliios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings DAVID R. FRANCIS. King Edward replied, ''I am happy to be here and to add my congratulations to those of others upon your having outlived the days of St. Peter." or heavy artillery. Every road running into St. Louis had been pouring special after special train load* of people into the city and'at 10 o'clock this morning it was estimated that 200,000 strangers were guests of St. Louis to witness the dedication of what promises to be the greatest exposition ever attempted.THE WEATHER, The rest of the conversation was, on the part of the British sovereign, concerning the attitude taken by the pope on the principal social questions of the day and on the part of Tope Leo about the situation of the church in the British empire. It also is said the pontiff informed King Edward that In view of their meeting he had personally examined into all questions regarding Catholic Interests now pending in various parts of the British empire and had prepared a memorandum to which ho hoped the king would pay his benevolent attention. It is understood that one part of this memorandum concerns the school question In Canada and contains practically the same points as doeB the memorandum given by the pope to Sir Wilfrid Laurler, the Canadian premier, when that, official was last in Bome. EVANS BROS Washington, April 30.—Increasing cloudiness tonight, followed by rain and colder weather; much colder Friday night. What We Carry BOOTS AND SHOES A Mrs. Jennie Metsler of Dallas, claiming to be a sister of Hunt, sued the life Insurance company and got judgment. The case went to the supreme court of the United States and was affirmed, the policies, damageB and costs assessed against the company amounting to $24,000, which wns paid. Two days ago Captain Brown was notified that a man was under arrest at Birmingham, Ala., who, the officers was Hunt, the man accused by the company of being an Insurance swindler, but declared by relatives and friends to be dead. In Stock Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes $3.00 to $3.50 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.60 $3.50 President Roosevelt and Ex-President Cleveland, who were guests over night of President David R. Francis, of the Exposition, were driven to the St. Louis Club at 9.30, with the White. Horse troop of the Eighth cavalry for escort. The diplomatic corps preceded them only a few moments. The corps, attired In brilliant uniforms, and wearing the decorations of their countries, made an imposing group, never before seen in this country outside of Washington. As soon as the President had been inlroduced to the Exposition officials, Mayor Wells tendered him the freedom of the city. Roosevelt then responded Informally. A moment later he was escorted to his carriage. General Corbin and aides had been busy with the big parade's formation for over an hour and (lie moment the last diplomat entered his carriage, the cannon boomed the general command, "Forward, March," and the head of the column swung off Grand avenue Into Linden boulevard behind a long line of carriages. Behind the guests of honor rode the Governors of States, with uniformed staffs. At the head of the military parade were General Cor. bin. grand marshal, and a staff of 78 aides. From Grand avenue to Forest Park, the site of the fair, is three miles. When the President and other guests reached the lair grounds, cancons boomed the Presidential sa|ute and the parly entered the reviewing stand. For two hours they watched the spectacle pass In review. When the last soldier had gone, they'were escorted to the administration building, where lunch was served. Meanwhile thousands of people surged into the grounds and gathered around the Liberal Arts building, in which the dedication services were held. Roosevelt and Cleveland made addresses. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Now York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Our Line Comprises 3.25 When reports concerning the magnitude of the disaster and details concerning It commenced to come In from reliable men who had been out prospecting for news, it was discovered that the earth opened for three-quarters of a mile and many feet In width and tlint the whole northern face of Turtle mountain slipped from Its place. Earth Opened Wide. New York, April 30, High. Low. 126% 123% 1903. Clos. 125% 81% 97% Frcsli Meat, Fancy and Staple Groceries, complete line of Ladies' and Gents' Fine Shoes, Hosiery Underwear, Overalls, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Hardware Granitcware, Oil Cloth and Linoleum, Scrcen Doors and Windows. All at vevy lowest prices. Special cash discount. Sugar 81% Wo only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shoes, all"colors. See ub when you want anything in the shoe line. Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. Atchison 97% 66% 82% 97% 65% Ches. & Ohio C. & Gt. West. B. & O. 45% 22% 93% 92% 44% 22% The shock resultant upon the precipitation of the millions of tons of rock Into the valley, while only actually demolishing comparatively few of the bouses, shook tbe foundations of a majority of tbe dwellings In the town so that they are unsafe to live in, and many hundreds ot people will have to live in the open or under such temporary shelter as may be procurable. The railroad track for a distance of two miles or more east of the station Is covered with from ten to forty feet of rock, and the telegraph wires nre down. All communication is being conducted over one wire running west. Captain Brown went from Dallas to Birmingham to see If he could Identify the prisoner as the man whose life he insured In 1890. He has telegraphed to M. EI. Locke, the company's Dallas attorney, that the identification was complete and that the prisoner will at oace be brought to Dallas. Hock Island St. Paul 44% 162% 160% 43% The whole Important affair was marvelously striking in its simplicity and in great contrast to the parade and pomp and military glory of the reception of the English king by King Victor Emmanuel ind the Italian troops, 25,000 of whom, assembled on the parade grounds, were reviewed by King Edward in the morning. It was an imposing spectacle, and splendid weather contributed to the brilliancy of the 44 and 46 S. Main Street n. & h 167% 167% L. & N, K. & T., pf. 118% 55% 11714 55% Man. El. 141% 141% For WEDDINGS C|Awa.c f / For FUNERALS Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J. B.CMPENTER, exeter ST. EXETER MM Mo. Pacific Met. Trac 110% 109% So. Pacific 56% 55% 55% New York, April Bobson, the comedian, has just died in this city of heart disease. He wan sixty-seven years old and had been on the stage for iifty-one years. Mr. Bobson was taken 111 early in Mju-ch and was obliged to rest completely for two weeks. He resumed his engagement on March 10 nnd after playing - In New York and Brooklyn appeared In various towns In the upper part of the state. A few days ago he was taken ill in Auburn, N. Y., nnd was then brought to this city. The interment will take place at Cohasset, Mass., tomorrow. Comedian Rotiaon Dead. Murphy & Joyce. Norf. & Western. 71% N. Y. Central ....131% 70% 130 Erie 35% 34% 209, 313, 670 North Main Street. Phono. O, & W. Penna. 29% 137% 135% 29% scene. pittston, PA Reading . 55% 54% Most of the men imprisoned In the mines, whose death at first seemed certain, got out alive late In the afternoon. There were seventeen men In the mine. Two died from suffocation, but the other fifteen worked their way out. New York, April 30.—Accompanied by the Pittsburg heiress whom lie had won as bride, the Earl of Yarmouth snlled for home by the steamship St. Paul. Previous to his departure there had appeared reports that numerous creditors were lying in wait for the earl and that these had writs of attachment ready to serve. No creditor was In evidence, however. The Yarmouth*! Hall For Enirland. So. Ry. Heading, pf. 83% 31% 83% 30% (7\run/'s prices. So. Ry., pf. 92% 92% I5i MAGNET Leather 14 D4 94% 13% 94% Rubber Leather, pf. 14% 14% The latest theory as to the cause of the disaster Is that it was due to a rock slide which carried the top of Turtle mountain down upon the vll- Inge below. It is now thought thnt what was supposed to be the smokc/of a volcano wns dust and that the continued fall of small bits of rock during tbe day was merely the aftermath of the original rock slide. Union Pacific 91% 90% Wabash, pf U. P., pf. 47% 46% Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour Superlative Flour - Pillsbury's Flour - Rye Flour, per sack Hay, long and cut Bale Straw Potatoes, per bu 3 quarts Beans for 3 quarts Peas for 3 cans Tomatoes 3 cans Corn *■ 3 bottles Catsup Shepp's Cocoanut Onions, per pock Onion Sets, iDer ql Garden llakes Garden Hoes Spade Forks Drexell Lawn Mowers $4.50 4.50 4.50 West. Union 84% Rose Coghlu 8Mln Divorce. On account of our large stock anil small space In which to store the new arrivals, we make the special low prices. There are many others. C. F. I Anial. Copper People's Gns 65C/4 10514 63% 104% Helenn, Mont., April 30.—Mrs. Rosamond Marie Sullivan, known to the theatrical world as Rose Coglilan, filed a suit for divorce In the district court here today. Her attorney is First Assistant Attorney General F. W. Metier. Miss Coghlan, who Is playing here, said she and her husband have not lived together for five years and that she established a residence here a year ago. Rilighamtou, N. Y., April 30.—Because of the discharge of two electric light llneinen sixty-six linemen employed by the Bingliamton Light, lleat and Power company went on strike. This Is the entire force engaged In the construction of the local light and power system. Several circuits were open when the men quit, and part of the city Was left in darkness. Light Linemen on Strike. - 4.50 - 5.00 S. S.. pf. S. S. 24% 24% 1.00 .90 .70 Ladies' Bibbed Vests, laco trimmed and taped at neck and sleeves, worth 10c; special price, 5c. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry ,36% 39% 35% 39% C. & F, pf. 91% 91% Boston, April 30.—Italians of this city are begging for protection against the dreaded Mafia, by which they claimed to have been ordered to contribute to the defense fund In the New York barrel murder case. Each of the foreigners showed a letter from New York. The letters told them that everywhere they went they were marked men; that the eye of Mafia was on them always; that they were as good as dead If they did not send the required money immediately.Boston Italian* Afraid. 70c 25c - 25c Children's Ribbed lace Pants; special value, 10c. trimmed Arrival of the President. U. S. Steel 35% 35 y4 Ladies' Girdle Corsets, lace trimmed top and bottom; a 50c garment; our price, 25c. Tremendous crowds awaited the com Ing of President Roosevelt's train at tile Union station, but to avoid the Crush after the long and tiresome trip he left the train at Fors.vth'e Junction, three miles from tlio center of the city. U. S. Steel, pf. 85 V4 84% Washington, April 30.—TJnlted Stntst Ponsul Wilcox, at Hankow, China, ha* notified the state department that ten might Chinese boys of good family will sail on the Nippon Maru May 15 for the United States to be placed in colleges. They are in charge of Mr. Sao Ko Alfred SJie, formerly a Washing- Son high school boy and who afterward graduated from Cornell. Chinese Boys Comlnfc. 25c 25c Buenos Ayres, via Galveston, Tex.. April 30.—Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright hns nrrivejl here from Chile after establishing a record for fast travel across the Andes. Mrs. Wright Is an American traveler who wrote a history of Mexico. She was decorated by President Diaz, who complimented her on the work. An American Woman** Feat. rPAIN EXPELLED. 1 [HliHLY PRAISED BY ALL. WHO HAVE USED ITl - 25c Ladles black and colored lisle lace ribbed hose, worth 25c; our special price, 15c. 25c 20c 5c 25c 25c (D5c Members of the nauonal commission of the world's fair, a reception committee headed by President Francis and n crowd of spectators were present to welcome him. Ladies' ribbed Umbrella Pants, deep lace trimmed, good value at 25c; special price, 18c. One well-known /WW LABOR LEADER MAYER SCHOENFEUfc writes: NewMxk March 3d ie» ' YourTkNCHOR'WUN EXPQ1ER f M isREAUYABOONTOTHELABOR- R? ING CLASS. The fact that it is / recommended 1 or its efficacy V IN CASES Of RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA .COLDS,UUMBAGO,PAINS IN CHEST; JOINTS flrSIDE.BACKACHE.INFUUENZA and kindred complainta t w the TESTIMONHLSl I hove seen, Of EMINENT PHYSICIANS. o» many DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES.of PROMINENT MINISTERS, and of LEAOINS Wholesale PR1IG6ISTS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. It cannot be too highly recommended \S~~— — C2 climtonct; iciRon's ;tterout man] 1 lot of Seersuckers, the kind that sell for 10c; here, for a yard, 5c. After a brief and informal reception he was escorted to the carriage in waiting. Mayor Wells, with two prominent officials, accompanied the president in the carriage, which was at once driven off to the good roads convention. President Loabet In Tunis. $3.00 Simpson's Percales, best colors, regular price, 10c; here for 7c. BIserta, Tunis, April 30.—President Loubet has arrived on the French cruiser Jeanne d'Arc. The French president everywhere received ovations from the populace. After taking a cordial farewell of the bey President Loubet returned to the Jeanne d'Arc, and the cruiser aalled for Marseilles. The Cannon Ball 25c Package 8ale, On May 1 and 2 We will place on sale 3,000 packages at 25 cents each, containing a general selection of surplus goods, consisting of watches, clocks, silverware, jewelry, anthracite polished coal, etc. Fatal Collision at Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind., April 30.—Three persons wore killed, two fatally a fid a dozen seriously Injured in a wwt-k In the railroad yards here. A west bound Vandalia passenger train struck a switch engine and two cars near the Highland Steel mill. Another lot of those Men's Suspenders, the 15c. kind; our price 8c. William Drury, More of the 39c Kid Gloves; they are worth 75c and $1.00; to you while they last, 39c. Ad4r...C i Good Road* Convention. THE LEADIN8 8R0CER. The military companies and a platoon of police had been wAltlng two blocks nway, aud as soon as the line ol carriages appeared a slower march was taken up to cover the three miles to „Odeon, hall. People were congregated along the streets and wildly cheered as the president passed. Ho continually doffed his hat In acknowledgment The hall wa« packed with a crowd which bad been waiting uahientlv for boors We are agents for Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns, seam allowance, a high grade pattern at the price of a. cheap one, 10c. Bach piece worth from 60c to $20. No blanks. CHICHESTER'S PILLS A XlTl RED meUMo bom mmigd with W WflbiM ribbon. Take other. v ml ■X lw5T UUU* B?a£L 8o*dLt Tit Milwaukee, Wis., April 30.—Miss Geneva Dolan, whom Prince Henry Is ■aid to bare considered the most beautiful woman be met In America, ban been, married at St. John's cathedral to Antbony J. Bomadka, Rev. Father Keogb officiating. Prlarc Hfnry'i Beaatr Married, Do not forget the date, May 1 and 2. Come early, take your choice and avoid the rush. Buffalo, April 30.—The union painters of this city who have been on strike for a month returned to work this morning. Their demand for an advance from 12.60 to |3 a da/, was •ranted. _ . - x 1 Buffalo Painters Won Strike. BEWARE OF 1MITATION8I Onlysso.Ct60o.stau«jru»- gima or through . M^0l,,IHrMr^2i| The MAGNET Fltzalmmons' Jewelry Store, 16 S. Main St. 28t3 Dr. 26 N. Main St 87 S. Main Si, Pitteton. J-*-.. .js—__
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, April 30, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-04-30 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, April 30, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-04-30 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19030430_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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Full Text | bbn - , • r.: WWgfW ' K" "■ ' ' ' I m TWO CENTS A COPY. I Q PAfJWS! FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 0 JrAuIlO. 53dYEAB. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1903. CANADIAN TOWN OVERWHELMED PEOPLE'S STORE EXPOSITION DEDICATED. The president spoke of good roads In tones which showed, as well as hie words, that he was thoroughly In earnest.NEW YORK FOREST FIRES. KING EDWARD MEETS POPE. Bnrr Duue In the Cnt.UilW sad You'll Be THIS WEEK WE OFFER THE FOUOWINB Port Jervls, N, Y., April 30.-F!erc« forest flres are raging In Sullivan county and have already caused thousands of dollars of damage. SPECIAL LOTS: "Roads," ho declared, "tell the greatness of a nation. The Influence of the nations which have not been road bulldC»rs lias been evanescent. Borne, the most powerful of the older civilisations, left her Impress on literature and speech; tfbe changed the boundaries of nations, but plainer than anything else left to remind, us of the Roman civilization are the Roman roads." Surprised LOT 1—15 dozen Percale Lanndried Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for this week 30c. Mountain Slides Down With- British Monarch Has Secret Audience With Pontiff. Greatest Day In the History A big Are is burning In the forest and lake preserve of Chester W. Chapln, the millionaire steamboat owner ol New York city, and deer, antelope and other animals of the preserve are running to escape the flames. About twothirds of place, which comprises 20,000 acres, have been burned over. It Is reported that Mr. Chapln lias offered a reward of $2,000 for the conviction of the person who started th« of St. Louis. out Warning. at the comfort a pair of glasses will afford if your vision is any way defective. Yon may dread to begin wearing them, but you will very quickly become accustomed to them and regret that you did not commence sooner. Wo havo glasses from 50 cents upward. Peau de Soio, fully guaranteed. This is the quality we've had such a mn on; our special price is $1.25 a yard. LOT 2—29 inch Black All Silk 100 PEOPLE MEET DEATH. PAPAL GREETING CORDIAL. 200,000 VISITORS IN CITY. At this point in the president's speech the crowd rose and cheered, waving handkerchiefs and hats. The Mining Village of Frank, In Alber. A Memorandum Concerning Church Magnificent Pageant Composed of Civil "Merely from historical analogy," the president continued, "this country, which, we believe, will reach a position of leadership never equaled—this country, I say, should so act that posteritywill Justly say when speaking of us, 'That nation built good roads.' " ta Province, Buried Beneath Mil. LOT 3—30 inch Black Silk Taf- and Military Bodies—Roosevelt lions of Tons of Rock—Flood Now fire. Flames are sweeping over the SJc- Kenzic estate, a short distance west ol here, and are being carried by the wind to the village of Olenspey, where the eight children of thle late George R. McKenzie of New York city have fine summer homes. Matters in Great Britain's Domin- feta; This quality is retailed regularly at $1.25 and considered cheap at this price. We are selling it for $1.00. 8pe«ks at' Dedication Exercises ions Presented—Interview Lasted Eyes tested free. Thla Afternoon. Threatens. Twenty Minutes. H. G. SHupp Vancouver, B. C., April 80.—Overwhelmed by countless tons of rock and With more than a hundred of its inhabitants killed almost Instantly, the little mining town of Frank, In southwestern Alberta, Is now threatened with complete destruction by flood. Old Man's river, which flows through the center of the town, is dammed up by the, fallen rock to the height of nearly a hundred feet, and the entire valley above the town Is flooded for miles* A big body of water Is pressing with force, upon the dam, the only protection the town of Frank now has unless the river shall find another channel. Bhould the Impromptu dam break the entire village would be swept away. Rome, April 30.—For the first tlm« since the reformation an English king has entered the Vatican and called ou the Universal head of the Roman Catholic church. St. Louis, Mo., April 30—Today has been the day of all days In the history of St. Louis. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition grounds were formally dedicated and the celebration attendant on the same was the grandest that the people of this section of the country ever witnessed. The day dawned threateningly. Heavy clouds banked up high and the weather, changing from the summer-like temperature of Wednesday, suddenly became cold. Later, the sun came out and fairly pleasant weather prevailed. The quaint old city was astir early. Regiments of infantry, headed by bands, inarched through lines of spectators to the point of rendezvous. Now and then the clatter of horses' hoofs or the rumble of wheels told of the approach of cavalry The president declare that good roads probably were the greatest agency for regulating the flow from' the country to the city of young men and young women. , "A long lino of liquid morass Is not pleasant," the president continued. "It means in many Instances practical Isolation to the farmer. When the girl or the boy can't take a turn on a 'bike' even to a neighbor's because of the roads—well. It is a situation not likely to make farm life attractive." LOT 4—Ladies' Two-clasp Kid Gloves in all the leading shades. An elegant fitting glove, regular value $1.00. Our special price for this week 09c a pair. Expert Optician, Large forces of men are out back firing to save the village from the scourge. Many miles of woodland have been swept by flumes on the Shawangunk mountains east of this village. The force of flre fighters are almost exhausted, and a number of houses of tlif village were saved by a bucket brigade of women yesterday. Passing the cardinals In state and prelates high in the church, drawn up, silent, dignified and imposing. King Edward reached the door leading to the apartments of the pope. It was thrown open, aud on the threshold stood Leo XIII., alone and smiling, his arm extended to greet the king. 30 W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. LOT 5—Ladies' -Muslin Night Gowns, full length and open work insertion; our special price for this week 50c. BAR The flre having crept all the way down the mountain side, several large areas in Pike county, Pa., have also been burned. His holiness was dressed in robes of white and a red velvet cape bordered with ermine. Even King Edward paused a moment upon seeing the pontiff In his white garments. The pope's face was the color of Ivory, but he moved without aid and with no apparent difficulty. From his entire person there seemed to emanate sentiments of benevolence and spirituality. The king and the head of the church clasped hands and exchanged a few words In French. King Edward passed within the papal apartment, the door was closed, and the pope and his guest were left alone. "ftQT G—Ladies' Fine Black Mer- Skirts, almost :is good as silk, a regular $1.50 skirt marked down to 98c. From Odeon hall the president was driven to St. Louis university. A few minutes were spent here, after which the president and other guests repaired to the home of President Francis for dinner. Price List. Whole Valley Shaken, Fires In the Adlrondnelcs. Best Patent Flour $4.50 A dispatch from Frank, dated late last nlgbt. says: Utlca, N. Y., April 30.—Extensive for est fires are raging In the Adlrondncks. and great damage Is reported to the Loon Lake hotel property and the Rockefeller estate, which covers ovei 60,000 acres of land and upon which a vast amount #f money has been expended In macadamized highways, artificial ponds and camps. The Rockefeller camps are located about Big Bay pond, but no damage has been done to the building. Crowds are fighting the fires, nnd It Is believed they are undei control. Since the disappearance ol snow the grounds hove become thoroughly dried, scarcely any rain having fallen In the Adlrondacks this spring. Onion Sets, per quart . .05 PEOPLE'S STORE "A tremendously loud reverberation shook the whole valley of the Old itfan's river this morning at 4 o'clock, and scarcely hnlf the Inhabitants of this town awakened to a realization of the impending danger when from the top of Turtle mountain, overlooking the settlement, millions of tons of rock were hurled. POWDER MILL WRECKED. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Five of the Workmen Lost Their Peanut Butter Hollidaysburg, Pa., April 30.—The Crescent Powder Works, at Piney Creek, ton miles from here, were wrecked by an explosion this morning. Five men were killed and several others severely Injured. Live*. Can Mushrooms... White Clover Seed . .25 Lawn Grass Seed 25 EVANS BROS "The Frank mines, operated by the French Cnnadlan Coal company, across the rlvor from the town, were seen to be burled under hundreds of feet of rock Just as the morning light was breaking. Inside of live minutes from the first thunderous shock and before half the town realized what bad happened a small force of men had started to the relief of the miners despite the great ran of being buried under the/rocks which were still being preoiirffnted from the lofty mountain -WjSTTbe volunteer relief force was unable to get Into the mine, but managed to get near enough to determine that not a man at the outside working hud escaped death. Many had been fearfully mangled. The disaster was merciful to those men who were employed above ground in that they must have been killed instontl*. The destruction was not confined to the vicinity of the mine alone, for -many of the dwelling houses In the town of Frank were demolished by the falling rocks. Some of the occupants of these bouses escaped death, but many others were Instantly killed." For twenty minutes Edward remained within and was attended again to the door in departing. As the king took his carriage, had he looked back-, ward and upward he would have seen at a window In the second story of the palace the figure of n saintly old mnn stnndlng alone and, with bands holding the parted curtains, smiling dowil on him—the figure of Pope Leo XIII. GROCERS' New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. FRIGHTFUL MORTALITY. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, per bui .70 ■ * -XT BREHNAN fi ROBERTS 30,000 Deaths a Week From the Plague In India. Simla. April 30.—The number of deaths from plague are becoming enormous. The mortality throughout India now exceeds 30,000 a week. SWINDLER CAUGHT. Butter, New, extra fiiie, iDcr lb Onion Heta, per Cjt Supreme Court Had Ordered 915,000 42 North Main Street, Lawn Seed, per lb Paid on His Life. Some particulars of the Interview between King Edward and the pope havo become known. The pope greeted the king, saying in French, "I am happy to see your majesty." Particulars of the Interview. tWNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones lO Timothy Seed, per bu 2.15 Clover Seed " 7.75 King Edward Leaves Rome. Dallas, Tex., April 30.—A man giving the name of William A. Hunt took out life Insurance policies for $15,000 In Dallas on Oct. 21, 1806, from Captain A. J. Brown, agent of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance company of New York. Two months later Hunt was reported to have perished in quicksands In the Pecos river valley In Loving county. Tex. The Insurance company was not eatlsfi&l with the showing made on the reported death and resisted payment of the life Insurance. Rome, April 30.—King Edward left. Home tills morning. His Majesty received another ovation from the populace, which has shown itself most friendly to the King during his stay. MURPHY JOYCE Wo carry a full line of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Rose, Oliios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings DAVID R. FRANCIS. King Edward replied, ''I am happy to be here and to add my congratulations to those of others upon your having outlived the days of St. Peter." or heavy artillery. Every road running into St. Louis had been pouring special after special train load* of people into the city and'at 10 o'clock this morning it was estimated that 200,000 strangers were guests of St. Louis to witness the dedication of what promises to be the greatest exposition ever attempted.THE WEATHER, The rest of the conversation was, on the part of the British sovereign, concerning the attitude taken by the pope on the principal social questions of the day and on the part of Tope Leo about the situation of the church in the British empire. It also is said the pontiff informed King Edward that In view of their meeting he had personally examined into all questions regarding Catholic Interests now pending in various parts of the British empire and had prepared a memorandum to which ho hoped the king would pay his benevolent attention. It is understood that one part of this memorandum concerns the school question In Canada and contains practically the same points as doeB the memorandum given by the pope to Sir Wilfrid Laurler, the Canadian premier, when that, official was last in Bome. EVANS BROS Washington, April 30.—Increasing cloudiness tonight, followed by rain and colder weather; much colder Friday night. What We Carry BOOTS AND SHOES A Mrs. Jennie Metsler of Dallas, claiming to be a sister of Hunt, sued the life Insurance company and got judgment. The case went to the supreme court of the United States and was affirmed, the policies, damageB and costs assessed against the company amounting to $24,000, which wns paid. Two days ago Captain Brown was notified that a man was under arrest at Birmingham, Ala., who, the officers was Hunt, the man accused by the company of being an Insurance swindler, but declared by relatives and friends to be dead. In Stock Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes $3.00 to $3.50 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.60 $3.50 President Roosevelt and Ex-President Cleveland, who were guests over night of President David R. Francis, of the Exposition, were driven to the St. Louis Club at 9.30, with the White. Horse troop of the Eighth cavalry for escort. The diplomatic corps preceded them only a few moments. The corps, attired In brilliant uniforms, and wearing the decorations of their countries, made an imposing group, never before seen in this country outside of Washington. As soon as the President had been inlroduced to the Exposition officials, Mayor Wells tendered him the freedom of the city. Roosevelt then responded Informally. A moment later he was escorted to his carriage. General Corbin and aides had been busy with the big parade's formation for over an hour and (lie moment the last diplomat entered his carriage, the cannon boomed the general command, "Forward, March," and the head of the column swung off Grand avenue Into Linden boulevard behind a long line of carriages. Behind the guests of honor rode the Governors of States, with uniformed staffs. At the head of the military parade were General Cor. bin. grand marshal, and a staff of 78 aides. From Grand avenue to Forest Park, the site of the fair, is three miles. When the President and other guests reached the lair grounds, cancons boomed the Presidential sa|ute and the parly entered the reviewing stand. For two hours they watched the spectacle pass In review. When the last soldier had gone, they'were escorted to the administration building, where lunch was served. Meanwhile thousands of people surged into the grounds and gathered around the Liberal Arts building, in which the dedication services were held. Roosevelt and Cleveland made addresses. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Now York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Our Line Comprises 3.25 When reports concerning the magnitude of the disaster and details concerning It commenced to come In from reliable men who had been out prospecting for news, it was discovered that the earth opened for three-quarters of a mile and many feet In width and tlint the whole northern face of Turtle mountain slipped from Its place. Earth Opened Wide. New York, April 30, High. Low. 126% 123% 1903. Clos. 125% 81% 97% Frcsli Meat, Fancy and Staple Groceries, complete line of Ladies' and Gents' Fine Shoes, Hosiery Underwear, Overalls, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Hardware Granitcware, Oil Cloth and Linoleum, Scrcen Doors and Windows. All at vevy lowest prices. Special cash discount. Sugar 81% Wo only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shoes, all"colors. See ub when you want anything in the shoe line. Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. Atchison 97% 66% 82% 97% 65% Ches. & Ohio C. & Gt. West. B. & O. 45% 22% 93% 92% 44% 22% The shock resultant upon the precipitation of the millions of tons of rock Into the valley, while only actually demolishing comparatively few of the bouses, shook tbe foundations of a majority of tbe dwellings In the town so that they are unsafe to live in, and many hundreds ot people will have to live in the open or under such temporary shelter as may be procurable. The railroad track for a distance of two miles or more east of the station Is covered with from ten to forty feet of rock, and the telegraph wires nre down. All communication is being conducted over one wire running west. Captain Brown went from Dallas to Birmingham to see If he could Identify the prisoner as the man whose life he insured In 1890. He has telegraphed to M. EI. Locke, the company's Dallas attorney, that the identification was complete and that the prisoner will at oace be brought to Dallas. Hock Island St. Paul 44% 162% 160% 43% The whole Important affair was marvelously striking in its simplicity and in great contrast to the parade and pomp and military glory of the reception of the English king by King Victor Emmanuel ind the Italian troops, 25,000 of whom, assembled on the parade grounds, were reviewed by King Edward in the morning. It was an imposing spectacle, and splendid weather contributed to the brilliancy of the 44 and 46 S. Main Street n. & h 167% 167% L. & N, K. & T., pf. 118% 55% 11714 55% Man. El. 141% 141% For WEDDINGS C|Awa.c f / For FUNERALS Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J. B.CMPENTER, exeter ST. EXETER MM Mo. Pacific Met. Trac 110% 109% So. Pacific 56% 55% 55% New York, April Bobson, the comedian, has just died in this city of heart disease. He wan sixty-seven years old and had been on the stage for iifty-one years. Mr. Bobson was taken 111 early in Mju-ch and was obliged to rest completely for two weeks. He resumed his engagement on March 10 nnd after playing - In New York and Brooklyn appeared In various towns In the upper part of the state. A few days ago he was taken ill in Auburn, N. Y., nnd was then brought to this city. The interment will take place at Cohasset, Mass., tomorrow. Comedian Rotiaon Dead. Murphy & Joyce. Norf. & Western. 71% N. Y. Central ....131% 70% 130 Erie 35% 34% 209, 313, 670 North Main Street. Phono. O, & W. Penna. 29% 137% 135% 29% scene. pittston, PA Reading . 55% 54% Most of the men imprisoned In the mines, whose death at first seemed certain, got out alive late In the afternoon. There were seventeen men In the mine. Two died from suffocation, but the other fifteen worked their way out. New York, April 30.—Accompanied by the Pittsburg heiress whom lie had won as bride, the Earl of Yarmouth snlled for home by the steamship St. Paul. Previous to his departure there had appeared reports that numerous creditors were lying in wait for the earl and that these had writs of attachment ready to serve. No creditor was In evidence, however. The Yarmouth*! Hall For Enirland. So. Ry. Heading, pf. 83% 31% 83% 30% (7\run/'s prices. So. Ry., pf. 92% 92% I5i MAGNET Leather 14 D4 94% 13% 94% Rubber Leather, pf. 14% 14% The latest theory as to the cause of the disaster Is that it was due to a rock slide which carried the top of Turtle mountain down upon the vll- Inge below. It is now thought thnt what was supposed to be the smokc/of a volcano wns dust and that the continued fall of small bits of rock during tbe day was merely the aftermath of the original rock slide. Union Pacific 91% 90% Wabash, pf U. P., pf. 47% 46% Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour Superlative Flour - Pillsbury's Flour - Rye Flour, per sack Hay, long and cut Bale Straw Potatoes, per bu 3 quarts Beans for 3 quarts Peas for 3 cans Tomatoes 3 cans Corn *■ 3 bottles Catsup Shepp's Cocoanut Onions, per pock Onion Sets, iDer ql Garden llakes Garden Hoes Spade Forks Drexell Lawn Mowers $4.50 4.50 4.50 West. Union 84% Rose Coghlu 8Mln Divorce. On account of our large stock anil small space In which to store the new arrivals, we make the special low prices. There are many others. C. F. I Anial. Copper People's Gns 65C/4 10514 63% 104% Helenn, Mont., April 30.—Mrs. Rosamond Marie Sullivan, known to the theatrical world as Rose Coglilan, filed a suit for divorce In the district court here today. Her attorney is First Assistant Attorney General F. W. Metier. Miss Coghlan, who Is playing here, said she and her husband have not lived together for five years and that she established a residence here a year ago. Rilighamtou, N. Y., April 30.—Because of the discharge of two electric light llneinen sixty-six linemen employed by the Bingliamton Light, lleat and Power company went on strike. This Is the entire force engaged In the construction of the local light and power system. Several circuits were open when the men quit, and part of the city Was left in darkness. Light Linemen on Strike. - 4.50 - 5.00 S. S.. pf. S. S. 24% 24% 1.00 .90 .70 Ladies' Bibbed Vests, laco trimmed and taped at neck and sleeves, worth 10c; special price, 5c. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry ,36% 39% 35% 39% C. & F, pf. 91% 91% Boston, April 30.—Italians of this city are begging for protection against the dreaded Mafia, by which they claimed to have been ordered to contribute to the defense fund In the New York barrel murder case. Each of the foreigners showed a letter from New York. The letters told them that everywhere they went they were marked men; that the eye of Mafia was on them always; that they were as good as dead If they did not send the required money immediately.Boston Italian* Afraid. 70c 25c - 25c Children's Ribbed lace Pants; special value, 10c. trimmed Arrival of the President. U. S. Steel 35% 35 y4 Ladies' Girdle Corsets, lace trimmed top and bottom; a 50c garment; our price, 25c. Tremendous crowds awaited the com Ing of President Roosevelt's train at tile Union station, but to avoid the Crush after the long and tiresome trip he left the train at Fors.vth'e Junction, three miles from tlio center of the city. U. S. Steel, pf. 85 V4 84% Washington, April 30.—TJnlted Stntst Ponsul Wilcox, at Hankow, China, ha* notified the state department that ten might Chinese boys of good family will sail on the Nippon Maru May 15 for the United States to be placed in colleges. They are in charge of Mr. Sao Ko Alfred SJie, formerly a Washing- Son high school boy and who afterward graduated from Cornell. Chinese Boys Comlnfc. 25c 25c Buenos Ayres, via Galveston, Tex.. April 30.—Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright hns nrrivejl here from Chile after establishing a record for fast travel across the Andes. Mrs. Wright Is an American traveler who wrote a history of Mexico. She was decorated by President Diaz, who complimented her on the work. An American Woman** Feat. rPAIN EXPELLED. 1 [HliHLY PRAISED BY ALL. WHO HAVE USED ITl - 25c Ladles black and colored lisle lace ribbed hose, worth 25c; our special price, 15c. 25c 20c 5c 25c 25c (D5c Members of the nauonal commission of the world's fair, a reception committee headed by President Francis and n crowd of spectators were present to welcome him. Ladies' ribbed Umbrella Pants, deep lace trimmed, good value at 25c; special price, 18c. One well-known /WW LABOR LEADER MAYER SCHOENFEUfc writes: NewMxk March 3d ie» ' YourTkNCHOR'WUN EXPQ1ER f M isREAUYABOONTOTHELABOR- R? ING CLASS. The fact that it is / recommended 1 or its efficacy V IN CASES Of RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA .COLDS,UUMBAGO,PAINS IN CHEST; JOINTS flrSIDE.BACKACHE.INFUUENZA and kindred complainta t w the TESTIMONHLSl I hove seen, Of EMINENT PHYSICIANS. o» many DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES.of PROMINENT MINISTERS, and of LEAOINS Wholesale PR1IG6ISTS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. It cannot be too highly recommended \S~~— — C2 climtonct; iciRon's ;tterout man] 1 lot of Seersuckers, the kind that sell for 10c; here, for a yard, 5c. After a brief and informal reception he was escorted to the carriage in waiting. Mayor Wells, with two prominent officials, accompanied the president in the carriage, which was at once driven off to the good roads convention. President Loabet In Tunis. $3.00 Simpson's Percales, best colors, regular price, 10c; here for 7c. BIserta, Tunis, April 30.—President Loubet has arrived on the French cruiser Jeanne d'Arc. The French president everywhere received ovations from the populace. After taking a cordial farewell of the bey President Loubet returned to the Jeanne d'Arc, and the cruiser aalled for Marseilles. The Cannon Ball 25c Package 8ale, On May 1 and 2 We will place on sale 3,000 packages at 25 cents each, containing a general selection of surplus goods, consisting of watches, clocks, silverware, jewelry, anthracite polished coal, etc. Fatal Collision at Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind., April 30.—Three persons wore killed, two fatally a fid a dozen seriously Injured in a wwt-k In the railroad yards here. A west bound Vandalia passenger train struck a switch engine and two cars near the Highland Steel mill. Another lot of those Men's Suspenders, the 15c. kind; our price 8c. William Drury, More of the 39c Kid Gloves; they are worth 75c and $1.00; to you while they last, 39c. Ad4r...C i Good Road* Convention. THE LEADIN8 8R0CER. The military companies and a platoon of police had been wAltlng two blocks nway, aud as soon as the line ol carriages appeared a slower march was taken up to cover the three miles to „Odeon, hall. People were congregated along the streets and wildly cheered as the president passed. Ho continually doffed his hat In acknowledgment The hall wa« packed with a crowd which bad been waiting uahientlv for boors We are agents for Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns, seam allowance, a high grade pattern at the price of a. cheap one, 10c. Bach piece worth from 60c to $20. No blanks. CHICHESTER'S PILLS A XlTl RED meUMo bom mmigd with W WflbiM ribbon. Take other. v ml ■X lw5T UUU* B?a£L 8o*dLt Tit Milwaukee, Wis., April 30.—Miss Geneva Dolan, whom Prince Henry Is ■aid to bare considered the most beautiful woman be met In America, ban been, married at St. John's cathedral to Antbony J. Bomadka, Rev. Father Keogb officiating. Prlarc Hfnry'i Beaatr Married, Do not forget the date, May 1 and 2. Come early, take your choice and avoid the rush. Buffalo, April 30.—The union painters of this city who have been on strike for a month returned to work this morning. Their demand for an advance from 12.60 to |3 a da/, was •ranted. _ . - x 1 Buffalo Painters Won Strike. BEWARE OF 1MITATION8I Onlysso.Ct60o.stau«jru»- gima or through . M^0l,,IHrMr^2i| The MAGNET Fltzalmmons' Jewelry Store, 16 S. Main St. 28t3 Dr. 26 N. Main St 87 S. Main Si, Pitteton. J-*-.. .js—__ |
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