Pittston Gazette

              jri'v' -'A?-:, y&y&w L v '/ m V'/r-  H-yy *D;y * mx w _ "4 t. t. ' n 53d YEAR. .{gKHU ITABLISHED 1880 BT THBO. HAfiT 1882. PITTS' ON, PA., SATURDAY, JU NE 6, 1903. TWO CBNTS FORTY CENTS SSSW 8 PAGES. FLOOD SWEEPING THROUGH SOUTH MT. PELEE ACTIVE AGAIN. LOCAL GLEANINGS. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. DISASTER IN THE SOUTH. All Summer Goods a STERLING.... Dense Clouds of 8moke and Ashes Pouring Out of the Crater. Town Talk and Events In and About New York Stock Markets furnished by M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Special Low Prices Paris. June 6.—The Colonial Offlce today received a dispatch from the governor of Martinique, stating that Mt. Pelee is again In eruption. Dense clouds of smoke and ashes are pouring out of the crater, much of the erupted matter reaching far out to sen. Beginning tomorrow, the Methodist Protestant Sunday school will meet Immediately after the morning service, instead of at 2 p. m. the City. New York, June 6, 1903. High. Low. Cloa. .119 ns% m% . 71 69% 69% .93% 93 93 U . 58 57% 57% . 86% 86% 86% . 39 3S% 38% . 20 19% 20 .150% 149% 149% . 34% 33% 33% .170% 170% 170% . 50% 50% 50% .112% 111% 111% 137% 136% 136% 127% 127% 127% 103% 102% *102% 50% 49% 49% 05% 65 65 125% 125% 125% 33% *3% 33% 25% 25% 25 % 124% 124 124 27 27 27 47% 47% 47'4 25% 25% 25% 89 88% 88% 53 51% 51% . 8% 8% 8% 81% 80% 80% 88 87% 88 44% 43% 43% 66 65% 66 54% 53% 53% 99% 98% 99% 31% 31% 31% 29 28% 28% 36% 36 36 31% 31% 31% 81% 81% 81% 51LVER  READ THESE PRICES: Increasing Anxiety Along the Mississippi River. Sugar1 . Atchison •. Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. B. & O  Three South Carolina Mills 1 cose of Children's Gauze £ Vests, for 3 Cents. 1 case Dress Lawns, all colon anil patterns, for 3£ Cents. Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, grand value, for, a pair, 25 Cents. Ladies' Hunbonnets, all colors and shapes, a large stock to choose from, for 15 Cents. August Keane, a miner at No. 6, was burned by a gas explosion yesterday afternoon. The burns are about his face and hands, but the hospital authorities do not consider them serious. Washed Away and Thirty Persons Drowned. SNY LEVEE GIVES WAY. Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West. St. Paul  A large assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and ann i versary gifts. We invito your inspection. Every seven days the blood, muscles and hopes of a man (ft average size loses two pounds of wornout tissue. This waste cannot be replenished and the health and strength kept up without perfect digestion. -When the stomach and digestive organs fail to perform their functions, the strength lets down, health gives way and disease sets up. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all the wholesome food that may be eaten Into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues and protects the health and strength of the mind and body. Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. It Is an ideal spring tonic. Sold by Thos. J. Yates. The Wastes of the Body. Charlotte, N. C„ June 6.—The rivers in the western part of South Carolina are on a rampage. The fioGd has destroyed Pacolet mills No. 1 arid No. 2 and Clifton mill No. 4, in Spartanburg. The Facolet river Is CO feet above low water mark. All of the bridges on the Southern railroad have been washed away. It is reported that 30 lives were lost by the washing away of the mills. Stanley Daneskl, who was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday suffering from injuries received in the Columbia mine, died there shortly after 12 o'clock today. His death was rather sudden, as his condition seemed to be improving. No relatives of the deceased have been discovered. His home was In Duryea. Rock Island D. & H  .Thousands Driven From Home, But No Loss of Life Reported—Crest of K. & T„ pf. .. L. & N  Man. 1  Met. Trac. .. Mo. Pacific .. So. Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Erie  Wide Fancy Ribbons, all colors, a yard for 10 Cents. I Children's Fancy Sunshades, all colors and sizes, from 10 Cents np.' Ladies' ready made Duck Skirls —they come in all colors nioely trimmed with braid and well made, for 98 Cents. 1 lot Ladies' • Fancy Percale Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for 29 Cents. the Flood Has Not Yet Reached 8t. Louis. H. G. SHupp St. Louie, Mo., June 6.—The flood in the Mississippi, although probably three feet below the stage which its crest will bring, has wrought disaster and Buffering to St. Louis and the cities and towns and farming districts direcHy across the river. One thousand people are homeless. The weather bu reau predicts 37.2 feet, possibly 38 feet by Tuesday. Thlrtj'-seven feet makes certain an appalling inundation of EaBt St. Louis, Madison. Oranlte, Oranite City and Venice, 111. East St. Louis cannot cscape a flood which will be worse than that of 1892. Fully l,0u0 people are homeless on an island between the pumping station, on the north, and Sandy Hook, on the south. At 9 o'clock this morning the river was pouring over the levee north of the Eads bridge efnd through a cut in the Wabash embankment. The commencement exercises of the Piltston high school will be held in the Lyric theater on Wednesday evening. June 10, at 8 o'clock. Oppenheim's orchestra will furniBh the music. The class of 1903 is composed of Beatrice Markus, Agnes Bryden.'Ida Teal, Beezle P. Martin, Mary Fox,-"Sara Bollan, Sara O'Malley and Robert McCormack. For over SO 'ears Expert Optician, o. & w. Ponna. Dr. RICHTE.R'S World-"Ren owned 36 W. Market St., Wilkasbarro. Pacific Mall Reading .. ■ So. Ry  "Anchor" Pain Expeller Men's Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, elegant value, 25c. Children's Muslin Drawers nicely trimmed with laco, all j sizes, for 15 Cents. So. Ry., iDf. . Tenn. C. & I. Leather Tomatoes, 3 cans for 25c. GUcb. The members of the classical department of tbe graduating class of St. John's high school held a very pleasant social meeting last evening at the home of one of the members, Miss Nora Maloney, on North Main street. A delightful time was had by all present. many pleasant diversions helping to while away several hours. A collation was served. B&R Union Pacific U. P., pf. ... Wabash, pf. C. F. I. ..... A new form of flre insurance. For particulars, see J. E. Patterson & Co. has proven to be fee We also carry a full line of Hammocks in our House Furnishing Department. ( Take a Quart of Ice Cream homo for the family. Costs only 25 cents at Yaseeu's, Armory block. Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,m. FAMOUS Rheumatic Complaints. Amal. Copper People's Gas S. S  Price List• IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE J Instead of buying new lire brick for that stove, buy fireclay. J. E. Patterson & Co. Tills morning at 9 o'clock the funeral of the late Patrick GUmartin took place from the family home on Chapel street. Tlio remains were borne to St. Mary's church, wliero a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Father Greve. Interment was made In Market street cemetery. The pall bearers were: John Sullivan. John Tigue, Martin Carroll and Michael Murphy. Texas Pacific Car '& Foundry U7 S. Steel. ... Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE Only 250.and 50o.(tall druggist* •rthrough Onion Sets, iDer quart . .05 St. Louis, June 6.—The great flood that Is sweeping down the Mississippi la steadily Increasing in volume and Is now being felt in 3t. Louis and vicinity to an alarming extent. The ■tage of water has reached over thirty-four feet, and Government Forecaster Bowie has issued a bulletin predicting a stage of thirty-six feet by tomorrow and thirty-seven feet od Monday. Cheese, new, 14c lb. Giles. U. S. Steel, pf. 15 South Main St., Pitts ton. HUMAltS THE CHEAPEST. A Are preventative is better than fire insurance. We have something that prevents. J. E, Patterson & Co. F. W- Riehter & Go. 215 Pearl Street, Bermuda Onions, quart Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema or other torturing skin diseases. No need for It. Doan's Ointment cures. Can't harm the most dellcaio skin. At any drug store, 50 cents. Peanut Butter New York. Cm Mushrooms. -. White Clover Seed. Lawn Grass Seed... EVANS BROS New potatoes, 40c pit. Olios. Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, dentist. The concert given in Keystone hail last evening under the auspices of the Italian congregation was largely attended and was a success in every particular. The hall was well filled and every number was thoroughly enjoyed. The programme included several outof-toWn people. The chairman was William Morosini and an address was made by Rev. Father Sbrocca, of West Scranton. The concert will be repeate;l this evening. The Columbus Italian band will be present in full uniform and will render scverad selections. GROCERS ■ msiiiEffiS Oil and gas stoves. Ash. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.16 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatopa, per btj 70 Butted, New, extra fine, per lb .27 The Mississippi north of the mouth of the Missouri is still rising, but the rapidity of the rise has been diminished because of the breaks in levees. The great Sny levee, which extends for along the Illinois shore from Hannibal northward, broke yesterday, and the waters rushed through the crevasse to devastate thousands of acres of fertile farming lands. Possibly some lives moy be lost, but no report of loss of life has been received. 25 Bicycles Just Received at Krise's. You can surely get pleased in this assortment. BRENNAN & ROBERTS. Send Word to Rogers Admitted by more than 10,000 people in this city to be superior to all others. Some cheap imitators of our plan advertise the names of a few reliable merchants, but these merchants soon saw their mistake in trying to force these stamps on their customers, and nave already withdrawn from the proposition and will continue to Kive their patrons the ALWAYS RELIABLE RED STAll STAMPS, backed by py.id up capital, as staple as U. S. Government stamps. J Do not be misled bv any printed list containing the names of your olil RED STAR STAMP friends. They sell you the best goods and will not give cheap stamps—they'll continue giving the valuable AiLiJ STAR STAMPS with all purchases ill tho futuro as m the past. A few real merchants did sign for cheap stamps, but before any were issued they saw the error of their way and decided not to g'vo 8 which can only give dissatisfaction to stamp collectors. Ask lor Iliiil) STAR STAMPS with all iDurcliases—they get Premiums of real merit—refuse all others. We ask all to come in and Onion Bete, per qt  Lawn Seed, per lb.:  Timothy Seed, per bu.. Clover Seed " .05 .18 2.15 7.76 when your furniture needs repairing. 102 N. Main. New phone. 42 North Main Street, &T*Next to Eagle Hotel Both phonee July Patterns have just arrived at „ RUGGLES' EOOK STORE, Broad St. Wo carry a full lino of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Rose, Oliios, Trumps, Feerless and Kings No man can cure consumption You can prevent it, though. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma. Never falls. At the regular meeting of KeystonV lodge, No. 4, Sons of St. George, last evening, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term by D. D. C. W. Smiles: Worthy president, H. Brimble; worthy vice president, James Thompson; worthy secretary, A. H. Kills; worthy financial secretary, T. D. Young; trustee, T. D. Young; W. M.. Frank Patience. After the installation ceremonies, the members enjoyed supper at the Vienna. Keystone lodge Is one of the oldest and strongest in the city. It was instituted over 30 years ago and never was in better condition than at present. MURPHY & JOYCE. tew® Breaki) Town Flooded, The flood also forced a passage through the levee at Madison, 111., Just north of St. Louis. This levee Is fifteen miles long, and for days men have been working to strengthen it, but the river found a weak point in a newer main, and the water brake through like a geyser. West Granite, a town of 2,000 people, la located in a depression between the levee and a railroad embankment. Ample wnrnlng had been sounded, and the Inhabitants had sought safety when the deluge came. It la. believed all escaped. Dr. Welsh, dentist. 25 N. Main 8t EVANS BROS Big Reductions in Prices On Groceries New, upto-datc drinks, with crushed fruit and ice cream, at Yaseen's. BOOTS AND SHOES This Will Interett Mothers. Mon's Guaranteed Patent Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, successfully used by Mother Gray, for years a nurse In the Children's Home In New York, cure feverlshncss, bad stomach, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. They are so pleasant to the taste and harmless as milk. Children like them. Over 10,000 testimonials of cures. They never fail. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Ask today. Sampie froe. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Rofr, N. Y. Armour's Roast Beef,"2 lb can Armour's Canned Beef, 2 lb can Leather Shoes $9.60 Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords 3.25 Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes $3.00 to $3150 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords SEE THE HANDSOME PREMIUMS\ 90 South Main St. i 1 lb Saleratus 1 lb can Brook Trout I lb Lion Coffee The Bloomer Girls, like Caesar, came and saw, but here their title to immortality is dimmed, for they were easily defeated. The contest was without any startling features, unless perchance the fact that three of the dear girls wore beards should be counted such. The Brothers showed themselves a band of gallants. They did not steal bases, they did not assault the ball by hitting it hard, they were not mean in kicking at the partial decisions of umpire William Lyons, who generously gave the girls the benefit of all doubts. The game was played in one hour and 40 minutes and the score was 4 to 2 in favor of the Brothers. 1 lb Arbuckle's Coffee Gooil Mixed Tea from $1.00 to $2.60 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 us wlion you want anything in the shoe lino. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at 4 jast one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its Etages, and that is catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as slstlng nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials.$100 Reward *100. 1 doz. Clothes Pins Hub Clothing House 1 box Magic Yeast 1 bar Armour's Tar Soap NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. 12 bars Laundry Soap 1 can Baked Beans, tomato sauce Cc Best No. 7 Broom 21c Bacon, 10c lb. Giles. MEN WE WANT TO TALK TO—Wo believe that if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston know the positive facts in tbo c^aso—that every man in Pittston would come straight to us for all his clothing. Each week wo publish a little argument on this subject. This peek's argument is directed 44 and 46 S. Main Street As I am going to make a change in my business, I would kindly ask those having pictures here to please call for them within ten days. Notice. Especially low prices in Shoes, Screen Doors and Windows, Garden Tools, Oil Cloths and Linoleums. For "WEDDINGS CI aim Are V ForFUNEBALS * Those whom I do not hear from wllhin that time 1 will consider they have forgotten about them and will therefore place them in the  with their name attached or publish in this paper. TO THE MAN WHO'S SOMETHING OF AN EXPERT - ON - DRESS Murphy & Joyce. Just what yon want ip floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B4SMreMTER,MmtsT. ixeteiiih Washington, June 6—Cloudy tonight warmer in the northern portion; Sunday, fair. THE WEATHER. Why are the best-dressed men in Pittston our patrons V Why do invariably buy of us ? 'J0O, 213, 079 North Main Hfcreet. Both Phonoa I will continue the sale of that oneinch gilt moulding for the following PITT8TON, PA. week. Pursell's Art Store. Hello—141-4, Address, F. J. CHENliY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. PURSELL'S ART STORE, 108 N. Main St. Old phone, Pretty Graduation Gifts Are Plentiful at this store. No trouble tu ilnd something suitable and within an easy range of price. Our trays contain many inexpensive but acceptable  Conje in and see them. Our stock is not confined to this line of novelties, We have- a big assortment of diamonds, gold watches, rings and necklaces, which we take pleasure in bvinging to your notice. Sold by druggists, 76c. Hall's Family Pills are the beat. I. S AUD MAKRS J The answer is obvious —they know wh.it they want prices. Sale on Laces and Embroideries AT Best dairy butter, 25c lb. Giles, You can get a large selection of suitable and tasty articles for wedding presents at this store. We always have just the thing. An examination of my stock costs you nothing. Don't buy unless satisfied. Wedding Presents, Moffatt's Milk Depots are prepared to furnish you any and every day with a fine quality o£ Pure Jersey Cream Pure Jersey Milk. Buttermilk. Skimmed Milk. ( Clothing and their discrimination tells them we have it. Western Washer, (square).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors.. . 75c, $1.00 & $1.25 THE MAGNET Commencement Presents. Nothing Is so suitable to give tlio fair girl graduate as a pretty diamond ring. Nothing so appropriate for a young man just starting out in life as a good substantial watch. Still 1 have numberless other articles which make appropriate presents. Girt the best; buy of -Moffatt Ice cream parlors always open; all flavors ice cream and ices always 011 hand. Fine ice cream sodas. STALEY, WATER ST. JKWEI.FR, Garden tools and hose. Ash. Window Screens Universal Wringers $2.25 We'll venture to say that if the question were put to all the critically—careful dressers in Pittston, individually or Superior Wringers Tin Boilers  $2.25 FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS we offer somo very remarkable Luce values. There will bo a great demand for them at the price. See our window display. Every yard a bargain Have you tried our bakery goods yet? We hake every day and our stock of bread, pies and cakes are always IxDcal Union 1302, U. M. W. of A., will have a regular meeting Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Gt2 60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers. All Copper Boilers  Minors' Squibs, all kinds Lawn Mowers  Potatoes, per bu  $1.00 $2.50 Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, dentist. .10 $3.00 .75 LEWIS, THE JEWELER, 22 N. Main, fresh MOFFATT'S TWO STORES, 8Vis S. Main and West End. A Card. collectively, as to who sold the best clothing, the Wholesale Wine and Liquor House. S. J. Freeman, Prop., 53 N. Main St., Plttston, Pa. Old Rye WhlBkies. Gibson's, Guckonheimer's, Dougherty's,We, the undersigned, dp hereby agree to refund th« money on a 60- cent bottle of Greene'B Warranted Syrup of Tar if It fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.. , instantaneous answer Now Onions, per peck Cabbage  Tomatoes, 3 cans for.. Valenciennes Laces, 5-in. wide, usually sold for 25c a yard, now 5c Large assortment of Linen Torchon Laces, from IJ-in. to 3-in. wide; your ohoice 5c Milk, 3 cans 25c. Giles. would be "The Hub Clothing House, 5c, 8c, 10c 25 Tell Your Troubles to the Doctor. Corn, 3 cans for........ Tobacco, all kinds  Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for Mother's Oats  Shredded Wheat  Maple-flake  Malta-Vita  Force  It' they are teeth troubles, tell them to me. I am iiuite sure I can help you get rid of them. Since my coming to Plttston almost two years ago, I have treated some of the most difllcult cases imaginable, and with excellent success. I give special care to making plates. My plates lit correctly and the teeth look natural. Come in and consult me in regard to your teeth. of course." Kincho's, Pepper's, Old Crow, Her- Embroidery Medallions, all the latest and best patterns, from 4c mitage, Hanisvllle, Mount Vernon, Tom Moore, and our own brand, the popular J. H. Houck, J. F. Kane. Wm. C. Price. Chas. Waters. C. D. Stroh. 25c Ladies' Sanbonnets, only 10c Union Club Whiskey, Wine:*. For Furniture Buyers. Speaking of Exports-on- Clothing, wo can sell to exports because we buy I am now showing a big, high grade stock of sideboards, china closets and tine 5 and 3-plece parlor suits. TlieBe are beautiful goods, made up In the solid, substantial manner of years ago and yrarrantcd for 25 years' wear. Have also some very fine dining room furniture and bedroom suits. Hanging hall trees and plain trees. All prices reasonable. - 10c India Linen, here for 6c O'Porto, Spanish Sherry, Catawba Dry, Catawba Sweet, Malaga, Madcrla. Angelica, Muscatel, Tockay, Rhine, Mosel, Champagnes. Old Port, Burgundy, Taragona, DR. T. E. WELSH, Dentist, 25 N. Main St Near Nat. Bank William Drury, One lot Dimities, the 10c kind 8c Children's Jersey Ribbed Pants, Dace trimmed, 10c Notice to Creditors. from experts—Schloss Bros. & Co., of Baltimore, the widelyfamous makers of the "Best- Clothing- in-the-W orld.'' GARMEHTS* THE LEADIN6 GROCER. From a Cat 8cratch All persons owing the Thomns J. Benedict estate are notified to male; payment at once, as all bills unpaid 011 June 15th, 1903. will be placed In the hands of a collector. ://WI)ol«s&le Orajursr i •• COrvWIOMTIO Hammocks, at special low prices,- ;rom 10c on the arm, to the worst sort of burn, sore or boil, DeWitt'a 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. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Original and Only Genuine. HUndfrd Hi-mody, •old for U ytmrn. lrWMBk(»r CHIVUESTEK'K OUL1MH iD A SWI KED and Oold mculllo boxM, .ralcl with FJ W rlbb T«ke mo otker. KefkiM I / n HabnHatiMMtodlaltatkH. iikrrai 1 M WBCDd 4o**nti» In «t*rap« Tor P»r- See our display of Children's Hats; all the latest and best styles at Bargain Prices. Mrs. Anna L- Benedict C. DONNELLY, S. Main. The reliable furniture dealer. All their Karmeuts bear this labwl:®®" T. A. rmrkln Is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'Ellte and all our goodB. We guarantee them medicinally pure. Rochester Distilling Co. a2tf CunntMS Snoertoriti. Quit Galavanting From Store to Store when you want the highest grade of fresh meats. Go directly to the Chicago Cash Market. Lowest prices. Hub Clothing House The MAGNET Outfitters T Particular Men. PuraeH'e Art Store. Hello 141-4, 87 S. Main Si, Pitteton.