Pittston Gazette

              m ■« YEAR. {gamURfSSffftffl u* P1TTST0N, PA., TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPT. I W P A Ci fclW FORTY CBMT8 A MONTH, f ° r AWISO. ST. PETERSBURG JEWS AFRAID ACRO88 WASHINGTON. BRIBE TAKING IS ALLEGED A BIG RAILROAD STRIKE? PRE6IDENT 8PEAK8 OUT. All Summer Goods at~ Special Low Prices TwnlMaor Linen Centering at ChU STERLING.... The; Presidential Train Makes Many Halts la the State. ngo Rcfue Demand*. Sari Those Who F»or Hla Nomination Will Indorse Him. Walla Walla, Wash., May 2(1— Secretary to the President I.oeb has given out the following statement: "In speaking of the sudden political developments in Ohio tbe president said: Walla Valla, Waih., May 26—The president's address before 6,000 people of southwestern Washington from the steps of Whitman Memorial building yesterday afternoon was voted by men accompanying the president one of the finest efforts he has made stnce crossing the Rocky mountains. Chicago, May 26.-DTwenty-four railroads entering Chicago have thrown Sown the gauntlet to their freight handlers by formally refusing to grant them any increase in wages. This action forces the strike Issue to-the front, and the men will hold a meeting before the close of the week and consider what course is to be taken and whether the refusal warrants a walk out. Assist. Postofflce Attorney Miller Under Arrest SILVER......... READ THESE PRICES: Fear a Repetition of Klshlneff Massacre. 1 case of Children's Gauze Vests, for 3 Cents. 1 case Dress Lawns, all colors '"I have not asked any man for his support. I have hud nothing whatever to do with raising the Issues as to my Indorsement. Sooner or later it was boundXto arise, and, inasmuch as It has now arisen, of course those who favor my adniinlsthition and nomination will Indorse them, and those who do not will oppose them.' Emerging from the plains of eastern Washington Into the valley of the Walla Walla, where the foliage and vegetation are profuse, seemed to Inspire him. HIS DISMISSAL ANNOUNCED A large assortment of new , and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and anni versary gifts. We invite your inspection. and patterns, for 3J Cents. Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, grand value, for, a pair, 25 Cents. Ladies' Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes, a large stock to choose from, for 15 Cents. Wide Fancy Ribbons, all colon, a yard for 10 Cents. I Children's Fancy Sunshades, all colors and sizes, from 10 Cents up. Ladies' ready made Duck Skirts —they come in all colors nicely trimmed with braid and well made, for 98 Cents. THE BANILSEA MASSACRE. The railroad managers rtet to conllder the demands of 8,000 freight handlers for a 25 per cent Increase, a ten hour workday and no discrimination against members of the union. The managers hud statistics to show that the present rate of wages In Chicago, which averages 17 cents an hour, Is higher than that In all except two cities of the middle west and that the local workers have been granted a 15 per cent Increase in pay since July of last year. Alleged Confederate Likely to Bo Late Dispatches Show That the Situa- There were about 11,000 people here from outside points to see the president The president was Introduced by Mayor Hunt. On the platform were Senators Ankeny and Foster. Placed in Custody—Charge Mide in tion Was Much Worss That at First Connection With the Case of the "The president also said he was deeply touched by the action of President McKlnley's home county, in which Canton is situated, In instructing so heartily in his favor. Nothing could have pleased him more." Reported—Fifteen Hundred Faml- John J. Ryan Turf Concsrn. I H. G. Shupp ies Perished. TJie president was particularly pleased with the presence of the Whitman college students, who sat In front of the speaker's platform. The students gave the Harvard yell, and President Roosevelt asked for its repetition. At night President Roosevelt was entertained by {Senator Ankeuy at his home. A select party of about two dozen were present. Washington, May 20.—Daniel W. Miller, assistant attorney in the oflice of the assistant attorney general for the post office department, has been removed by Postmaster General Payne and subsequently placed under arrest charged with accepting a bribe. St. Petersburg, May 26.—The Jewish colony In this city is In a state of panic through fear of a repetition of the Kishinelf massacre during the cele brat Ion of the city's founding On May 29. The lower class of Russians have on several occasions lately manifested menacing attitude toward the inhabitants of the ghetto, and the latter fear that It would take but slight incentive to rouse the Ignorant class In the city to anti-Semite violence. Expert Optician, With the men in the Cupples station at St. Louis on a strike, those in Itunsas City ready to go out and the freight handlers everywhere forming a powerful organization, the managers decided the time had arrived to show the men that they must be reasonable, and in their action the railroads are as a unit. Pennsylvania Republican*. 1 lot Ladies' Fancy Percale Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for 29 Cents. Harrlsburg. Pa., May 20.—The prospects arb that the Republican state convention, which meets at the Grand Opera House tomorrow, will be a very quiet and harmonious gathering. There Is apparently no opposition to the following slate agreed upon at a recent conference of Senators Quay and Penrose and other party leaders in Philadelphia: Auditor general, William P. Snyder of Chester coilnty; state treasurer, William T. Matthews of Delaware county: judges (ft the supreme court, Judge Thomas A. Morrison of McKean orfunty and John J. Henderson at Crawford county. The platform will indorse President Roosevelt for renomlnation.36 W. Market St., Wilkasbarre. This makes the first arrest Blnce the investigation of the fnr reaching post office sear rial began and marks a complete cleaning out of the office of the assistant attorney general for the post office department, James N. Tyner having been previously removed find George A. C. Christlancy, another assistant attorney, having been relieved from duty pending investigation. Men's Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers* elegant value, 25c. Children's Muslim Drawers nicely trimmed with lace, all sizes, for 15 Cents. We also carry a full line of Hammocks in our House Furnishing Department. IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE The president's train made several stops yesterday In fhe IJenutlful Yakima valley. The first speech of the day was made at Clellum to a thousand coal miners who had eome down from Roslyn. At North Yakima the president spoke on irrigation to a large audience. A feature of the crowd here was the presence of thousands of Indians from the Yakima reservation. At Ellensburg the president spoke fifteen minutes on good citizenship to 5,000 people. BAR After taking all phases of the matter into consideration the managers adopted the following resolution: Berlin, May 2G.—Dispatches printed here today from Macedonian correspondents show that the massacre that took place in the village of Banilsea. near Seres, on May 10, In which Deltcheff, the Macedonian chief, was killed, was much worse than at first reported. The correspondent says that the entire population of the village, with the exception of 15 people, were killed by Turkish troops. There were 1,500 families in the villages. * "Resolved, Tlint each railroad company In tlic association advise Its freight handlers that their request for an Increase of 2Ti per cent In wages and other demands have heen carefully considered, and in view of the Increase of approximately 15 per cent granted about n year ago a further advance cannot be conceded." Price List. Mr. Miller was arraigned last night at the office of United States District Attorney Beach, where he furnished bail In the sum of $1,500 and wus released.Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE Onion Sets, per quart . .05 At Pasco the president was given a box of qssorted fruits as a testimonial of what Pasco land would do under irrigation. The president spoke for a little over ten minutes. About 500 people, Including mnny school children, met the presidential train at Wullula. The president made a brief address, directed largely to the school children. Flowers were presented to him by the school children. After a stop of about ten minutes the journey to Walla Walla was resumed. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. The warrant on which Mr. Miller Was arrested also charges Joseph M. Johns of Rockviile, Park county, Ind., with entering Into a conspiracy with Mr. Miller In accepting a bribe. Mr. Johns Is understood to be a lawyer having offices in Terre Haute. The nrtvs .of his arrest is expected at any time. Another Arrest to Follow. Educator Died Suddenly. Peanut Butter Saddle mid IlarneMM Trout. Pouglikeepsie, N. Y., May 211.—Stewjrt Pelham, who was nearly eighty years of age and once conducted the leading boarding school for boys in Pouglikeepsie, having numbered the late Cornelius Vanderbllt among Ills pupils, was attacked with heart disease while reading the market quotations In a broker's office here and died In a friend's arms. C:n Mushrooms Chicago, May 20.—I'lans for a new $35,000,000 combine, the American Saddlery and Harness company, have been discussed here by representatives of aliout fifteen of the largest harness and saddlery concerns who met and tried to settle upon what concerns should be taken over by the new trust. It 1b expected that when the new organization Is complete and In running order the capital stock will approximate .$.y),000,- 000. It Is said that thirty of the largest concerns in the country will be In the comlilne when It Is finally formed. TRIAL YACHT RACE8. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS The New Defender Finished the Course Lawn Grass Seed . .25 Glen Cove, N. Y., May 26.—The first of the series of trial races between the Reliance, Columbia and Constitution, In order to decide which shall be chosen to defend America's cup, took place today. The wind at 11.46 was strong, blowing between nine and ten knots. Today's course is 15 miles, six miles east by half north, then four and a half miles to the northwest, and four and a half to the southwest. The starting gun was fired at 12.15 and the yachts crossed the line as follows: Re. llance, 12.15.03; Columbia, 12.15.08; Constitution, 12.15.28. As the yachts crossed the line the Columbia was to leeward, with the Reliance on her starboard quarter. Shortly afterward, the Constitution passed the Columbia, working well up to the windward of the other two yachts. She had gained considerably on the Reliance at 12.20. The Reliance rounded the first mark at 12.43.22, the Constitution at 12.43.45 and the Columbia at 12.45.20. First GROGERS New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Mr. Miller after he was released on ball said that he wus innocent of the charge und in time would be able to prove himself so. Food, all kinds, per 100 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, perbn 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .27 Onion Sets, per qt 05 BRENNAN i ROBERTS. New York, May 20.—Charges supported by documentary evidence that promotions in the New York post office have been secured through political Influence have beep made to Postmaster General Payne by Louis M. Ehrlch, for eight yenrs a clerk In the foreign department of the general post office. Ehrlch was dismissed on May 7 after a trial upon a charge of being absent thirty-five duys without leave and failing to obey, the orders of the post office doctor. He asserts that in renlity his dismissal was due to a lack of political Influence. Ehrlch produced a letter from Chnrles K. Lexow, his district leader, explaining that as others had been more active than he their names stood at the head of the list of applicants for increaso of salary. Favored employees, he said, received Increases of $200 a year, while he had only oue Increase in eight years. Political Influence Charged. The charge is that Mr. Miller accepted a bribe for n decision rendered last December In connection with a case before the department involving fraudulent use of the balls by John J. Ryan & Co. of St. Louis, one,of the two "gel rich quick" turf investment concerns which have recently been put out of business by the post office department. r ri«(*UCU  under GERMAN UWS, Is Excellent for r pains in chest; Sides, Joints,Rheumatism,etc DR. RICHTEK'S World-R.nowned "ANCHOR" 412 North Main Street, t3F~Next to Eagle Hotel. Both pbonee Lawn Seed, per lb "■ _ .1 AO 2.15 RrnnRlit In Maryland Broken, Clover Seed Timothy Seed, per bu ri i ti 7.75 Raltimore, May 2(1.—For thirty-six hours Maryland has been a center of electrical storms and heavy rains. Ths drought in all parts of the state Is effectually broken, and dispatches from the l»est truck growing sections of the peninsula and the southern counties state that the loss will not be as heavy as feared a few days ago. While no fatalities are reported, the damage by lightning In various parts of the state Is considerable. In IJaltiinore several residences were struck. PAIN EXPELLER. MURPHY & JOYCE. Wo carrv a fall lino of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Earlv Rose, Oliios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings A Bribe of fS,000 Alleged, It is alleged that qu agent of this concern In Cincinnati paid to Mr. Miller a sum of money, said {o tauabout $5,000, for his Influence in having a decision rendered by the attorney general's office allowing the use of the malls. None genuine without Trade Mark "Anchor." One well-known person'* letter out 6f natm *— - New York,March 14tPJ899. \ Dr.RicJO«ra*AAC HORPAl N m EXPTLLERis an excellent W vj remedy for Pains inQhesf, V -X/ Rheumatism.Neuraigiajetc. \ i V | recommend the sameto »X7» all 3ufferera.oC^ucf\dishes.7 • Slavonic tv. Lutti On account of the damage done to our shoe stock by burglars on Thursday Night, EVANS BROS The case hns been in the hands ot Post Office Inspectors W. J. Victory ot Cincinnati aud R. M. Pulton of St. Louis. BOOTS AND SHOES Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes  Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords  Ladies' Patent Leather $3.50 The yachts will sail twice around the course. The Reliance finished first,on the first time around, and the Columbia turned the home mark at 1.58.03. St. Johnslmry, Vt., May 20.—Judge Ilonry C. Ide of the Philippine commission litis just reached his home here, huvliiK spent half of his six months' furlough en route. He will start on Ul8 return to Manila early in Aucust Judffe I tie at Home. 25c. and 50c. at all druggists or through [p. M.Blchter*Co.,SlS Pearl 8t, Now York, L 36 HIGHEST nLlonal AWARDS. J Recommended by prominent Phg- RL ticiUHB, Wholesale at id Retail fB Alinistm.etc^^^m*^ Mr. Miller is about forty years old. lie was appointed from Tcrre Haute, Ind., loss than a year ago and was General Tyner's personal choice. WE WILL SELL OUR SHOES AT A SACRIFICE 3.25 THE WEATHER. Shoes  Ladies' Dongola from  . .$3.00 to $3.50 Oxfords . .$1.00 to $2.50 International Telegraph Conference. The turf Investment concerns involved In the post office scandal went under the firm names of John J. Ryan & Co. and Arnold & Co. When charges were made thnt they were fraudulent the postmaster general Instituted an Investigation of their methods of doing business. London, May 2G.—The international telegraph conference met in Physicians' hall, on the Thames embankment, today. One hundred delegates, representing all of the leading countries of the world, were present. The meetlfg promises to be one of great lntercfct. Among those present is Brigadier' General Greely, of the United States army. Washington. May 26.—Showers tonight and Wednesday; warmer tonight. Hub Clothing House We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also liavoa fine Jine ofrbaby shoes, all colors. See us when you want anything in the shoe line. A new form of fire insurance. For particulars, see J. E. Patterson & Co. NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. MEN WE WANT TO TALK TO—We believe that if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston knew the positive facts in the case—that every man in Pittston would come straight to us for all his clothing. Each week we publish a little argument on this subject. This week's argument is directed Come early and secure bargains. Monarch over pain. Burns, sprains, cuts, stings. InBtant relief. Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlc-Oil. At any drug store. Mr. Miller is accused under provision 5,501 of revised statutes. The penalty provided Is a fine of not more tluin three times the amount of the bribe and imprisonment of not more than three years. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. 44 and 46 S. Main Street FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Llpton's Farewell Luncheon. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. ******* Glasgow, May 26.—Sir Thomas Lipton entertained the city council at luncheon today. The affair was in the nature of a farewell before crossing the Atlantic for the cup races. Mr. Lipton addressed the council, expressing great hope of bringing the cup hack with him. He hinted broadly that this will be his last attempt. TO THE MAN WHO'S SOMETHING OF AN EXPERT - ON - DRESS For WEDDINGS EIawav# V For FUNERALS rlOWOr» i Washington, May 20.—The geological survey lias had prepared a model of the extensive dam to be constructed on Salt river, sixty-five miles above Fhenix, Ariz. This dam will be among the first and also among the largest irrigation enterprises to be undertaken by the government under the new law. The model shows the exact proportions of the dam, which is to be 188 feet thick at the base, 830 feet long at the top and 250 feet high. It will contain 11,000,000 cubic feet of masonry. The reservoir to be constructed will drain over 0,000 square miles of territory and add 300,000 acres to the tillable area In the vicinity of Phonix. Dam Model Prepared. Murphy & Joyce. New York, May 26, 1903. High. Low. Clos. .125 12314 124% . 75 73% . 95% 95% . 61% 60% . 88% 87% 40 40 20% 20% 150% 148% 38 36% 173 172% 113% 113 ,138 137% 130 129% 106% 104 50% 50 68% 67% 127% 126 34% 33% 27 26% 127% 126% 27% 27% 49% 48% 27% 26% 56 54% 13 12% 95% 95 15% 14% 86 84% 45% 44% 82 82 69 67% Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.GARPENTER,»et» it. ueth ion Sugar .... , Atchison ... Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. B. & O. ... 209, 213, 079 North Main Street. Both Phones 95% 61% 8b :■D 40 20 Ml 150% Why are the best-dressed men in Pittston our patrons? Why do experts-on-dress invariably buy of us ? PITTSTON, PA Ches. & Ohio. C. & G. West St. Paul  (7\run/'s prices. Monsignor O'ConnoJI to Visit Rome. ■H 1 QiWdcsigmcrs, MA"Cf,S Rome. May 26.—It is announced at the Vatican that Monsignor O'Connell, rector of Washington University, will be in Rome shortly to ask assistance from the church against the hostility to his work, as shown by the German element in America, including the German clergy. Rock Island . D. & H  L. & N  Man. El  Met. Trac .. Mo. Pacific .. So. Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Brie  37% 173 113 137% 130 The answer is obvious —they know what tliey want in Clothing—and Sale on Laces and Embroideries AT As flour is on the jump, It (Would be well for you to lay in a stock of It, at these prices. In a couple of days you will pay more for flour. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." 106% 50% 68% their discrimination tells is MAGNET Jeiri Flee From Kniiian Capital. /Berlin, Mny 20.—A special dispatch from St. Petersburg to the I.okal Ansieiger confirms the news that the Jews ill tlmt city are In fear tlint nlmilai outrages to those which occurred at Kishlneff may occur In the Russian capital during the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the foundation of St. Petersburg, which will be held on May 29. All the Jews who are possessed of means are preparing to go to Finland, while the poor Jews nre panic stricken. The authorities hope to avid rioting by diverting the attention of the masses by giving free shows at the theaters and other entertainments. them we have it, Death of a New York Legislator. Troy, N. Y., May 26.—Jesse C. Dayton died this morning at his home in Colonle from Incident to old age. He represented Albany county In the Senate In 1894-95. He was 77 years old and Is survived by his widow and several children. 127% 34% 27 O. & W. Penna. . Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour  Superlative Flour .. Pillsbury's Flour ., Feed, ail kinds  Hay. long and cut .. Potatoes, per bushel Delaware Co. Butter Full Cream Cheese . Compound Lard Puro Lard  Cottolene  Lion Coffee  Arbuekle Coffee Old Holland Coffee , Milk Pail Coffee . Drury's Best Coffee Club House Coffee . Cabbage Plants. Tomato Plants. $4.75 •1.75 4.75 FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS we offer some very remarkable Luce values. There will bo a great demand for tliern at the price. See our window display. Every yard a bargain 127% 27% 49% 27 56 12% We'll venture to say that if the question were put to all the critically—careful dressers in Pittston, individually or collectively, as to who sold the best clothing, the instantaneous answer would be: "The Hub Clothing House, Pacific Mail Reading ... So. Ry. ... 4 75 5.01) 1.15 .95 Tenn. C. & I, Leather  Leather, pf. Rubber .... Fatal Railroad Accidept 95%. 15% 86 Valenciennes Laces, 5-iu. wide, usually sold for 25c a yard, no w 5c New York, May 26.—William Rtcker, aged 23, of Ossinlng, N. Y„ fell from an incoming train on the New York Central railroad and Ills skull was fractured. He was taken to the Flower hospital in a dying condition. Union Pacific Wabash, pf. West. Union C. F. I  .10 .12 Hi Large assortment of Linen TordlM Laces, from lj-in. to 3-in. wide; your choice 5c of course." .12% •W .10 Amol. Copper People's Gas S. S  61% 101 20% 31 Vi , 37 % 31% , iil% 60% 99% 20% 30% 30 30% 80% Motor Car Smashed to Kindling Wood. . .25 Embroidery Medallions, all the latest and best patterns, from 4c Calais, France, May 26.—A motor ear running over Levet crossing here today was struck hy a Paris train and smashed into kindling wood. The occupants jumped from the car and escaped injury. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry U. S. Steel .. Tennenaee Mines Closed. Knoxville, Teun., May 2d.—Contrary to expectations, not a union miner in the Coal Creek regjpn has returned to work. The only mine running In the entire district Is that of the Knoxville Iron company, which employs nonunion labor. Two national olheers of the union are now at Coal Creek, and the operators hope they will Induce the men to return to work in the mines. Thirteen hundred men are Idle. 25c Ladies' Sun bonnets, only Mc ' U. S. Steel, pf Speaking of Experts-on- Clothing, wo can sell to experts because we buy 10c India Linen, here for 6c " One lot Dimities, the 10c kind 8c Children's Jersey llibbed Pants, laco trimmed, 10c Use Allen's Foot-Ease. A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired easily. If you liavo smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating feeet, ingrowing nails, blisters and callous spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoo stores for 25c. Don's accept any substitute. Trial package free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. William Drury, Twelve Buildings Burned. from exports—Schloss Bros. & Co., of Baltimore, tho widelyfamous makers of the "Best- Clothing-in-the-World." Tms uetr on garments^ Waterville, Me., May 26.—Twelve buildings at Weeks Mills, Including the village hotel, several dwellings and other buildings, were destroyed by Are early this morning. THE LEADINO GROCER. Hammocks, at special low prices, from 10c // WI)ol«5tJe Drapers - .x\r CtXnraiOMTXO CWWAWIA*WAAAMMJ»MWIAM*AAW CHICHESTER'S PILLS Oriclnal and Only G«bbIm. Btaidtrd Kfnody, »«M ?w M yrmr*. AjVjTflDk 1%C909 Twtlmonlat.. r.*dl«..a»k Pruniat VSPMfor C HieilKHTKK'n KNULlKlf in A »iEI» and Ciold rn.-talllo bote*, acaled with 1W rlbkon. T«ke no mther. KefW»tC I L W BaMtalloMtiKl lalUtloM. A*k vou« I 21 ML "ruK»i»t, or send 4 iu »tanips for l'*r- AV WW Uealara, TmUmopUIi m4 Booklet •AT -AT for LadUa, bT retMrw M.IL Bold all See our display of Children's Hats; all the latest and best styles at Bargain Prices. Pittsburg, May 20.—Sixty million dollars is the estimated value of the estate of the late B. F. Jones, whose will has Just been probated. This is the largest estate ever recorded in Allegheny county. The will la dated Jan. 14, 1903. Jones Left $uo,»oo,ooo. All their garments bear this labol:jggi"* Constable Acquitted of Murder. Guarantees Sgparkxiti. Camden, N. J., May 28.—Robert Washington, a constable, was acquitted of the murder of Pugilist God (lard, here today. Hub Clothing House The MAGNET Outfitters To Particular Men 87 S. Main St., Pittaton.