Pittston Gazette

              m mw, mm ■ s r ''w'SPv £••' l!.-'' ' :' , ' I * ■ wt. ■ ■m / y V 53d YEAR. I WKBKLtY ESTABLISHED 1860 1 DAILY EST. IT THEO. HABT 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. MEMORIAL DAY IN WASHINGTON 8TRIKES HURT TRADE. VAST FLOODS IN KANSAS BASE BALI- BOY'S PERILOUS RIDE. All Summer Goods at Special Low Prices Sltnaflon la Otherwise Satisfactory. Gamea Played Yeaterday In the National and American Ijeaarnea. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At New York—Boston, 0; New York 3. At Brooklyn — Philadelphia, 4; Brooklyn, 8. Clone to a Fller'a Car Step For Two STERLING.... niK Wheat Yield Promlaed. Hundred IKUea, New Tork, Mny 30.—R. G. IJuu & Co. In their weekly review of trade make the following comments 011 the business situation: Mount Vernon, N. Y., Mny 30.— Crouched on the vestibule steps of the rear Pullman car of the Boston express, covered with dust and cinders, Arthur Haynes, a fourteen-yenr-old Boston lad, rode from thnt city to Mount Vernon. He jumped off the train when It slowed down here and was captured by n policeman, who had to chase him until he fainted from exhaustion.Services Held In National ffl-VER  READ THESE PRICES: Labor controversies are still the most disturbing factors In the situation, and it is difficult to anticipate How far distribution of merchandise will be effected. Structural material of all kinds is moving slowly because of strikes in the building trades, which are now exercising more widespread influence than other disagreements. At the east the trade situation Is satisfactory, as a rule. Water in the Rivers Is at Record Height STANDING OF THE CLUBS. Cemeteries. W. Li. p.C. W l p,C, New York 24 10 . 706 Cincinnati 17 18 .486 Chicago... 25 11 .694 Boston.... 15 18 .454 Pittsburg:. 22 16 .679 Phila'phia 10 25 .286 Brooklyn. 19 17 .526 St. Louis. 10 27 .270 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Philadelphia—New York, 3; Philadelphia, 2. At Boston—Washington, 2; Boston, 7. At Detroit--St. Louis. 7; Detroit. 3. At Cleveland—Chicago, 3; Cleveland, 2. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. Chicago... 19 12 .611 Phila'phial? 16 .515 Detroit.... It 15 .331 New Tork 15 16 .4HI Boston. .. IT 15 .531 Cleveland. 14 15 .483 St. Louis. 15 14 .517 Wash' ton. 10 21 .322 1 case of Children's Vests, for 3 Cents. Gauze 1 case Dress Lawns, all colors and iDatterns, for 3£ Cfents. 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. THE DAY IN NEW YORK. A larg3 assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and anni versary gifts. We invite your inspection. THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS Fine Statue of General William T. The boy was taften to the Mount Vernon hospital, where he revived, but while the doctors were arranging to examine him on the operating table he jumped out of a window attired only In his trousers and undershirt and made his escape. When last seen he was riding on a freight train toward Manhattan. Loss to Life and Property Heavy Sherman Unveiled at Entrance to Itallway earnings thus far reported for May were 12.8 per cent larger than last year and surpassed those of 1901 by 25.fi per cent. „ Wide Fancy Ribbons, all colors, a yard for 10 Cents. Central Park, the Orato]- Being See- Throughout the State—Six Bridges retary Elihu Root. Across the Kansas River Wrecked, H. G. Shupp 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 5)8 Cents. Washington, May 30.—Memorial Day was observed at the national capital with appropriate exercises. Wliile the principal celebrations wore at Arlington and the Soldiers' Ho'ne National cemeteries, the survivors of the G. A. R. had planned services for all the burying grout'.'fs and tunred out In force to honor the memory of dead comrades. A feature of tt.e day was the active participation of Spanish War veterans in the ceremonies. These younger men relieved the older comrades of guard duty at some of the services.Weather conditions have Improved, particularly as regards the great staple crops, although considerable losses linve occurred in garden truck and other minor farm products at the east 6wlng to drought. Other States Flooded. Want Hmoot Unseated. Topeka, Kan., Mny 30.—The flood situation in Kansas is the worst ever known. The Kansas river bridges at Maple ipili, Kossville, Sliver Lake, Bellevue and St. George have been washed out. The new steel bridge at Williard is damaged beyond repuir and at Topeka the street railway bridge Is useless. Several hundred cattle have been drowned. Los Angeles, Cal.. May 30.—The Presbyterian general assembly unanimously adopted resolutions calling upon tile people of the United States to use their utmost endeavors to secure the expulsion of Apostle Heed Smoot from the national senate. The preamble declares that the Mormon church "persists in the active encouragement and practice" of polygamy and Smoot "is In cordial sympathy with it as a divine institution."How tho boy managed to retain his seat on one single step while the train was running at the rate of flfty miles an hour is a mystery. Expert, Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkasbarre. 1 lot Ladies' Fancy Percale Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for 29 Cents. No disastrous collapse occurred In the cotton market, but large operators have transferred their attention to more remote options, .next crop deliveries commanding remarkably high prices considering the fact that the "ltconie Is by no means certain. At the hospltnl the boy said: "I had no money, and I wanted to see New York. There was nothing doing in Bostqn, so I stole a ride on the flier." Men's Fino Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, elegant value, 25c. Bad Fire In Quebec. B&R Children's Muslin Drawers nicely trimmed with lace, all sizes, for 15 Cents. The Hock Island lias news of a bad cloudburst near llerlngtou which has put all the streams out of their banks. Fifteen inches of water fell in Abilene during the night, and business houses are collapsing, and the entire town is panic stricken. The Suioky river is three or four miles wide at Abilene, and every wagon and railroad bridge in that vicinity is gone. Montreal, May 30.—i/osses estimated at $100,000 resulted from yesterday's fires in this city. Four firemen were overeome by smoke while fighting the first blaze In the plant of the Montreal Cotton and Wool Waste company. One of them fell through a skylight and was badly injured. Sixty houses were destrwed. The outlook for winter wheat still points to a record breaking yield. Aside from some pressure to cover maturing short contracts, nothing has developed as to corn. IlecelptH for the week were 3,558,375 bushels against 1,413,3110 last year, while Atlantic exports rose to 1,03."D.803 bushels compared with only 48.501 a year ago. Wheat arrivals were 2.133,155 bushels against 1,321,138. and exports from oil ports of the United States readied 8,801,500 bushels compared with 3.085,042 a year ago. We also carry a full line of Hammocks in our House Furnishing Department. New York, May 30.—One of the principal events of Memorial DaD here yas the unveiling of St. Qe. ulen's statue of General William Temmseh Sherman at the Fiith avenue a;..! 59!h St. entrance to Central Park. The act of unveiling waj pcrforme1. by Master William T. Sherman Thackara, grandson of the dis-.lnguished soldier. Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary of War, was the orator of the occasion. New York, May 30.—l'llllip ltellly, one of the cleverest detectives who ever served in the New York police department. Is (tend here. lie was slxtyflve years old. He was famous in the days of Inspector Byrnes and went all over the world on cases which helped to make Byrnes famous, ltellly retired from the force in June, 1800, after having been in active service for thirty-three yea rs. New York Detective Dead, Price List• IT PAJfS TO BUY AT THE Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE Onion Sets, per quart ... .05 Last night's rain extended ail over central and northern Kansas, all of which is drained by the Kansas river. Kain fell during tlie'morning at many of the flooded points, and yesterday afternoon another heavy ruin, almost a cloudburst, fell.  Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pitts  ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. RED STAR * Failures for the \Vci . numbered 206 In the T'nited States against 104 last year and 7 in Canada compared with 2U a year ago. Peanut Butter GAVE LIFE FOR PROPERTY Montreal, May 30.—W. A. German of New York is here for the purpose of closing on behalf of a large syndicate of wealthy New Yorkers the purchase from the Quebec government of 20,000 acres of land us a fish and game preserve.New Yorker* After Canada Land. * STAMP CO C.- n Mushrooms... The police and Are departments in Topeka are endeuvoring to rescue people from the flood on the north side of the river. The condition there is alarming. More than 2,000 people are homeless. The river Is rising fast, and it*is estimated that fully 10,000 will be homeless before the flood abates. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS Who Tried to Save Valuables. Thieves Killed a Chicago Drug Clerk Lawn Grass Seed Chicago, May 30.-—Two thieves entered Brendecke's drug store, corner of. Peoria an l; Randolph streets lact night and covered the clp.-ks, George- Semsrott and Dr. James B. Forbes, with revolvers. Forbes made a dash for a weapon and the thicv( s shot him dead. Then they escaped. Forbes was 47 years old. BULL IN A BARBER SHOP. NEW PREMIUM STORE, GROCERS , Fbllailoliililana Lorkpil In With the 90 S. Main St., New Garden Seeds, all kinds, Best Patent Flour $4.50 Philadelphia, May 30.—A mad bull took possession of the barber shop of 1?. Schleifuiun at 70!) South Fourth Street last night, and In fifteen minutes be wrecked the place. He had escaped from a herd and dashed into an entry that leads to the shop. When the bull entered there were fifteen men in the shop who, when the animal appeared, mude a wild dash for the front door. To the horror of all, this was found to be locked. The huge bull plunged, bellowing at the rear, where he caught Bight of himself in a large plate mirror. This he demolished completely and blocked the only remaining exit. Unrated Anlmnl, package and loose, Food, all kinds, par 100 1.15 Huy, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, perbu 70 Will be open all day to inspect the beautiful Premiums and will give to all callers $3.00 wortli of Red Star Stamps FREE. Bring your book. If you have not started one we will give you ono with a. card worth $12 in Red Star Stamps BRENNAN £ ROBERTS, At Marysville the water is the highest ever known and is getting higher. One hundred people at Wamego are homeless. In many places the water is up to the second story windows. The river at Wamego is rising two inches an hour. More tlipn 500 head oif cattle have been drowned and washed down stream. Wprepared ™ under GKRMAN 14W8, is the Bci.t there it tor Butter, New, extra fine, per lb Onion 8ets, per qt  r RHEUMATISM, 1 Gout, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc. DR. RICHTEK'S World-Renowned 42 North main Strait, t3T"Next to Eagle Hotel. Both phonee Lawn Seed, per lb Timothy Seed, per bu Clover Seed " Wo carry a full lino of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Robc, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings 18 2.15 7.75 MRS. TAYLOR FOUND GUILTY. Jury Decides That Monticcllo Woman "ANCHOR" Murdered tier Husbind. PAIN EXPELLER. MURPHY & JOYCE. Montlcello, ll. Y., May ?0—At 7.30 this morning the jury in the cas-j of Sirs. Taylor, charged wit'i murdering her husband and then burning his body, returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the Irst degree Mrs. Taylor will he sentenced later. Foir Persona Drowned. The loss by flood in Morris county Is estiuiuted at $1,000,000. Four persons were drowned at Council Grove. Edward Clements perished while endeavoring to save his daughter, and Ralph Phillips while trying to rescue a little girl named Woods was drowned with her. A baby was found dead in the Missouri Pacific yards. I None fomiino without tr«*» Warfc "A«olior."| tctti£c«- What ono NewYorK.Aug. I7tol897.\| I consider Dr. Richfer'a ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER S jLr a useful local applicat* ion in Rheumatism,and Neuralgia out / C Big Reductions in Prices On Groceries EVANS BROS Jacob Pollunqnisky of Third and Christian streets in desperation! dashed for the rear door, trying to squeeze by the beast. The bull turned at that instant, however, and tossed liini to the other side of the room, breaking his legs and rendering him almost unconscious. Schleifman and a companion dragged the wounded man to the front of thp shop, where nil huddled together awaiting the onslaught of the bull, which had resumed Ills attack on mirrors and chairs. Some of the men armed themselves with razors and pre pared to die bravely, while others Crawled under shelves and hoped for deliverance. BOOTS AND SHOES Paper Makers' Demands Refused. Deal with Merchants who give Bed Star Stamps. Take no other. 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 $2.50 We only quote a few, but to realise'what these goods are you want to call. We also have a rfine line of baby shoes, all colors. See us when you want anything in the shoe line. Holyoke, Mitss., May 20.—The reply cf the Atnericin Writing Paper Co. to the demands of the Eagle Lodge of Pap?r Makers is a refusal to grant the (li-mamls. The chief demand was that the mills be unionized. The reply is looked upon ns a forecast of what, the other mills wl'l do If the demands are not receded from it is li!:ely (here will I k a prolonge-1 struggle. I 3* HtBtU *VMWH»OtO.«OIM». Armour's Roast Beef, 2 lb can Armour's Canned Beef, 2 lb cau $3.50 At Kansas City the water is rising at an alarming rate, and the indications are that all previous high water records at this point will lie broken. Onethird of the Armourdale district of Kansas City was submerged, and the police were busy rescuing women and children from their flooded homes. 25c. and 50c. at all drdfrglsU or tbrougli IP. Ad. Biefcte ft Co., 216 Petri St., New fork, L36HiSNEST national AWARDS.J BjV A'i CVDm mended bu prominent Fhy- Jm sicinne, Wholesale and Retail Druggists, M 1 lb Salcratus Red Star Stamp Co. 1 lb can Brook Trout 3.25 1 lb Arbuckle's Coffee 1 lb l.ion Coffee Good Mixed Tea 1 box Magic Yeast  1 bar Armour's Tar Soap 1 doz. Clothes Pins Hub Clothing House ANIMAL ODDITIES. Beatrice. Neb., May 30.—Never before lias this section of the state experienced such a flood as It la now having. The Blue river near here is three miles wide. It is still rising, and the rain is fulling in torrents. The Burlington track is under ten inches of water on Hie bridge. Ten cars loaded with Cruin and coal were placed on the bridge to hold it. A passenger train Is tied up at De Witt. The electric light pinnt in this city is under water. Twenty-five residence blocks on the west side and fifteen blocks on the south side an- under from one to five feet of water. The waterworks pumping station and the Burlington depot are surrounded with water. Many head of cattle, hogs and horses have gone down the stream. Ilolmesvillc and Barns ton have not received any mail since last Moiylay. All Flood Record** Urnken, 1 can Baked Beans, tomato sauce 5c Best No. Broom 21c 12 bars Laundry Soap NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. An eagle can live twenty days without food and a condor forty days. During this wild scene the crowd on Fourth street had grown to thousands. They saw the struggle through the window, which was fastened down, but were powerless to help the unfortunate men Inside. Several policemen, however, upon discovering that the door was locked and the prisoners unable to open it. came to the rescue. The bull wns killed. MEN WE WANT TO TALK TO—We beliove 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 The intervals between the meals of large serpents like the anaconda or boa vary from twenty to 20O days. Especially low prices in Shoes. Screen Doors and Windows, Garden Tools, Oil Cloths and Linoleums. 44 and 46 S. Main Street Flying flsli do not usually rise more than three feet above the sea, but they have been kuown to fall on a deck as tpuch as twenty feet above the water. TO THE MAN WHO'S SOMETHING OF AN EXPERT - ON - DRESS Murphy & Joyce. For WEDDINGS ClfliaiAV* V For FUNERALS nUWWIl Sheep have no teeth in the upper law. In some parts of the world there are sheep that have most of their fat In their tallB. The fat of the tall is jfery soft and is sometimes used as butter. The Finest and Freshest Berries and new vegetables at SHARP'S MARKET.Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B4MRPENTER,meter it. exete* ma **00, 313, 079 North Main Street. Both Phones pittston, PA A Fine New Assortment of Cloths for upholsterings just received at Rogers Conch Factory. Why are tlio best-dressed men in Pittston our patrons? Why do ex ports-on-dress invariably buy of us ? MANCHURIA. (7\rurt/'s prices. What Russia wants in China Is an open door that only Russia can get through.—New York Press. The bear that walks like a man has the tread of a cat in edging along in Its diplomatic treatment of territorial designs.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Whatever may be the immediate outcome of the Manchuricn agitation, it seems altogether probable that eventu- 1.000 Feet of Picture Moulding. Sale on Laces and Embroideries AT I have just received 1,000 feet of Clilt Picture Moulding which I bought at a great bargain and am going to run it at 4 cents per toot joined. Fatal Oklnhumn Flood*, The answer is obvious .—they know what they want in Clothing—and their discrimination tells them we have it. Guthrie, Okla., May 30.—Reports of destructive storms throughout the territory continue to arrive. At Harrison the flood killed five people. The drowning of several Indians is reported from Amlarko. In Gay county a tornado killed a woman, wrecked four post offices and near Little Robe demolished a farmhouse. At Wellston the storm Is reported to have fatally Injured one woman and destroyed several dwellings. Near Itolmrt all but three of a herd of fifty-two cattle were drowned in the flood. I also have a lot of Framed Pictures which I must close out in order to make room lor new goods. Prices very 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." THE MAGNET PURSRLL'S ART STORE. 108 N. Main St. Old phono. reasonable peated. At a convenient season. In epite of treaties, the formal acquisition of the territory will be announced.— Kansas City Star. ally the Black sea episode will be re- Delicious crushed fruit ice cream soda, 5c, at Codekas'. Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour  Sunlight Flour  Superlative Flour .. Pillsbury's Flour .. Feed, all kinds  Hay, long and cut .. Potatoes, per bushel Delaware Co. Butter Full Cream Choose , Compound Lard l'ure Lard  Cottolene . ... I,ion Coffee  Arbuckle Coffee .. Old Holland Coffee . Milk Pail Coffee ., Drury's Best Coffee Club House Coffee . Cabbage Plants. Tomato Plants. ' FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS wo offer some very remarkable Lace values. There will be a great demand for them at the price. See our window display. Every yard a bargain $4.75 4.75 4.75 475 5.00 1.15 .95 .75 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 60 bicycle crates at Krise's, Screen doors and windows. Ash. From a Cat Scratch Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema or olher torturing skin diseases. No need lor it. Doan's Ointment cures. Can't harm the most delicate skin. At any drug store, 50 cents. on the arm. to the worst sort of burn, sore or boll. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to get De- Witt's—this is the salve that heals without leaving a scar. A specific for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. Sold by Thos. J. Yates. Lincoln, Neb.. May MO. -A heavy and almost continuous rainfall has aggravated the flood situation. Salt creek and Antelope creek are out of their banks, anil the low lying district in the western part of the city Is a great lake, many houses being surrounded and partly submerged. The water lias been rising steadily since noon, and many persons have been forced to abandon their homes. Whole families among the poorer classes are sheltered In the courthouse anil ward schoolrooms. Neltranka Flood* Inrrennr, clothing, the instantaneous answer "The Hub Clothing House, Valenciennes Laces, 5-in. wide, usually sold for '25c a yard, no w 5c would be Large assortment of Linen Torchon Laces, from lj-in. to 3-in. wide; your choice 5c .10 12J,i ,12C/2 .10 .10 Union Club Pure Old Rye Whiskey. Guartfnteed. Leading brand In the valley. S. J. FREEMAN. Both phones. of course." Ice cream, 25c qt., 9 flavors. Yaseen Embroidery Medallions, all the latest and best patterns, from 4c 3 cans milk, 25c. Giles Fillings thatjast. Dr. Welsh, dentist. It's all In the making and the syrups. We make our sodas right we use the purest syrups. Yaseen s, 25c Ladies' Sunbonnets, only 10c Speaking of Experts-on- Clothing, we can sell to exports because we buy Yaseen's ice cream; good ice cream cheap. At Yaseen's, Armory block. 10c India Linen, hero for 6c Special Attention, Picnic Committees. You can get the best ice cream and the lowest prices at Yaseen's. l.oanN For 1'orto Hlco Farmer*. San Juan. I'orto ltleo, May 30.—The Btuico Agrieola has secured from Paris brokers a loan of $3,000,(100, which will be used for the relief of the farmers of I'orto Hlco. Lucas Amadeo is coining to New York to close a fiidO.OdO loan for a similar purpose. One lot Dimities, the 10c kind 8c Recent experiments, by practical tests and examination with the aid of the X;rays, established it as a fact that catarrh of the stomach is not a disease of Itself, but that it results from repeated attacks of indigestion. "How can I cure my Indigestion?" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands. It will cure you of Indigestion and dyspepsia, and prevent or cure catarrh ©f the stomach. Kodol digests The X-Rays. William Drury, Children's Jersey Ribbed Pants, laco trimmed, 10c A very small sum of money invested with us will prevent your house from burning. J. E. Patterson & Co. from experts—Schloss Bros. Co., of Baltimore, the widelyfamous makers of the "Best- Clothing-in-the-World." Tfllsn*8tW0llT G*RMEHm THE LEADING BROCER. W\ Hammocks, at special low prices, from 10c A new form of Are insurance. For particulars, see J. E. Patterson & Co. Two Killed In Hallway Wreck. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Original and Only Genuine. AVwAA llMtar4 Remedy, *oid for 85 years. flA TwtimonUln. L*d!ei.&nk DrucgUt KNonsiriD See our display of Children's Hats; all the latest and best styles at Bargain Prices. Newark, May 30.—Two. men were killed, a third fatally hurt and six others seriously hurt here by a fast freight which ran into another freight All their garments bear this label'. When you want Rood plei, get Bohan'e CaanntMs Stptftofit*.. For a delicious plate of ice cream ' tt Oft? ice cream sodf always goto Hub Cu tTHiNG House ila mil!