Pittston Gazette

              . 'P - I'Jffl -y«r - i » WIATHBR INDICATIONS. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM ,v. Is the paper that Is read by the whole family. The GAZETTE enters n»oi» hemes In Plttston and vicinity than all - out-of-town papers combined. . j Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for » Eastern Pennsylvania. Occasional showers and thunder Btorms tonight and Sunday. 63d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1880 1 DAILY EST. bt THEO. HART 1889. P1TTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, JULY II, 1903. TWO CENTS A OOCI. I FOBTY CENTS A MONTH, f v 8 PAGES. POPE CONTINUES TO GROW WEAKER number of questions. It seemed almost incomprehensible that tills was a mar on the verge of death. Every power ol will and intellect remained intact, showing complete consciousness of ego NOW ACROSS THE DELAWARE THE HOT, WAVE. PAYNE LIKELY TO RESIGN. People's Mt Second Day'a Record In New York Naw York, July 11.—Promised relief from the heat has come in a slight degree. The alluring prospect of a still greater reduction is held out to suffering humanity. Twenty-one Deaths. "Imagine on invalid ninety-four years of age anxious to make the acquaintance of his new consulting doctor, ask Ing suggestive questions and testing his opinion of clinical science! Thai any dying man should be able to mnk« such a prompt, decided effort of tlie will is certainly astonishing." MID-SUMMER BARGAINS. Postmaster General Wants to Leave Cabinet. Slept Considerably Today, Which Is a Bad Sign. "Mother" Jones' Army follow Washington's Route. Yesterday wos the hottest July 10 in the record of the local weather bureau. The sun shone all duy with burning intensity, and a wind that was hot blew in from the sea and added to the suf fering of all. Twenty-one persons died and eighty were completely prostrated and brought near to death. Hundred! of others fainted in the streets and were revived in drug stores and private houses. UMPIRE THESE VILUEfc' THE MORNING BULLETIN. Professor Rossoni sold that the state of the pontiff was very serious. There was little danger of an immediate climax, although it was constantly present. The pope was making a brave struggle, but "his weapons of defense are weak." ILL HEALTH THE REASON. 1 lot pink, blue, red, white and black Taffeta Silk Ribbon, yd 10c 1 lot Men's Working Shirts, dark if coloring, very special for 21c each MORE NOISE, NOT ANY ICE. Pulse Has Been Regular Since Last It Is Said He Will Continue In Office Until Postal Frauds Are Thoroughly Investigated and Not Longer—Energies Greatly Taxed. WE SET THERE. WHERE? Evening aDnd the General Condition Leader of Textile Crusade Explains the Object of Her March From Philadelphia to New York—Child Labor Is Why, on all the best tables in Pittston. We are anxious to get there, and all our customers are still more anxious to have us stay there. As a matter of fact that is why we do stay here year after year. When it comes to 1 lot Women's fancy Lace Hose, 19e quality now 15c 1 lot children's black ribbed, fine quality Hose, usually sold for 10c, now going for 7c a pair 1 lot children's fine qualify rib- ! bed Vests, very special for 3o each The city was like an oven. In the shade and in the sun the heat was the same. Where the sun did not touch the hot air blew, and one was as unbearable as the other. of the Patient is SomeWhat Amelior- A MYSTERIOUS DEATH, ated—Rossoni's Impressions. New York Man Arrived Home In Bat- Denounced, Washington, July 11.—Postmaster General Payne is said to be anxious to retire from the cabinet. It will be no surprise if he returns to private life about the time congress assembles, or, at any rate, as soon as matters connected with thev postal investigation are satisfactorily straightened out. Rome, July 11.—The official bulletin issued at 9:30 this morning says: "The Pope slept during the night at intervals. His pulse is 90, and It has been without irregularity since yesterday evening. Respiration, 30; temperature, 36 degrees centigrade. His renal functions are still deficient, but the* general condition is somewhat ameliorated. Signed, Mazzoni, Lapponl." D New York, July 11.—Chas. W. Roxbury, of 1817 Crane Place, died today of a fracture of the skull and other injuries. It is believed that he was held up by the thugs that Infest Bronx. Although he arrived home Boon after 10 o'clock last night in a battered condition and lingered until a few minutes after one this morning, he gave no sign to show who his assailants were or where he was attacked. Roxbury was a tea taster and was employed by a firm on Front street. tered Condition and Dies. Trenton, N. J., July 11.—"Mother" Jones and her army of textile strikers from Philadelphia has crossed the Delaware at Trenton and is marching on Princeton. Her crossing of the river was rather more noisy than that of Washington and ills army and was a hotter undertaking. "Mother" Jones" cohorts would Jiave given something The sun rose on a city that hatl been wrapped in tropical hedt through the night. There was no breathing spell bo tween the maximum temperature ol Thursday and the first touch of yester day's torridity. BRENNflN fi ROBERTS, GROCERIES gg 1 lot Summer Corsets, batiste covered, 50c quality, straight front,1 medium bust, today 25c No political significance can be attached to Mr. Payne's reluctance to serve longer. Neither has It any significance in connection with the pending investigation. The matter is purely one of his continued ill health. Mr. Payne Is not ignorant of the criticisms from some quarters, but it is known that these criticisms are almost the sole cause of his retaining the post office portfolio longer. He does not propose to retire now, for it would be interpreted as a resignation under Are. All the parks were crowded lasl night. Thousands stretched themselves on the grass and slept wlthont thought of their neighbors. The policfe moved about the prostrate forms like sentries watching a sleeping army. The ordei to throw open the lawns to the public came to the poor like an emancipation proclamation. 42 Northi Main Street, tWN&xt to Btftle Hotel. Both phone* 1 lot ladies' white lawn waists, trimmed with embroidery and laoe, great value for 98c 1 lot light lawn and dark percale Wrappers, good value for 91; reduced price 50c each Dr. Lapponi today told an interviewed that the Pope was today no worse than he was a week ago, and that he wouldn't be surprised if he lasts another week. For This Week Only INTERNATIONAL 8HOOT. Rome, July 11.—A medical friend of Prof, i Mazzoni, when interviewed by your correspondent, said that there is now no doubt that Lapponi's original diagnosis of the illness was incorrect and that hepatization never existed. The true qharacter of his illness Is nepliritlB. Albumen has been found in the urine. American Team Takes Some of the The maximum temperature In othei cities wns: Boston, 1H: Albany, 88, Philadelphia, 00; Washington, !)(!; Chi cago, 76. Hungarian United PEOPLE'S STORE Leading Honors. Bisley, England, July 11.—The in- 1 tcrnatlonal shooting match, between teams representing America, England, Australia, Canada, France, Natal and" Norway, was held here today. The weather was perfect and a great crowd, representing half a dozen different nations, was present. After the 300-yard range had been finished, the English team led the Americans by three points. There is nothing alarming in the postmaster general's condition at present, but he Is, nevertheless, in unusually poor health and feels that he. Is unduly taxing ills energies. Naturally he is subjected to more or less worry in the progress of the Investigation. As the head of one of the largest departments of the government he carries a great responsibility and increasingly so when that department Is under close scrutiny and the acts of dishonest officials in a previous administration are being brought to light. Working Shoes, 15 South Main St., Pittstoa. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Fatal Heat In Connecticut. New Haven, Conn., July 11.- Reports received In tills city show that heat prostrations throughout the stnte were numerous. In many Instances factories were compelled to suspend operations. Four deaths were reported, and in this city five persons were taken to the hospitals, and none of them if expected to recover. Hundreds of people were unable to get aboard trolley cars bound for seashore resorts, so general was the exodus from the hot city. $LOO 4 p. m.—The Pope fell asleep early today and continues to sleep. This is considered a bad sign, as indicating weakness. Former Price $1.25. At the 900 yards range, the Americans defeated the Englishmen by 11 points. Borne, July 11.—The usual gathering of watchers, mostly journalists, witnessed from the piazza of St. Peter's the opening of the vyindows of the papal apartment this morning by the pope's faithful valet, Centra. From what has leaked out from the sick room it appears that no significant change has taken place in the condition of the patient up to the present hour. The American team won the Palma trophy prize. CALL AND INVESTIGATE OUR PROFIT SHAVING PLAN. WE GIVE A COUPON WITH EVERY PURCHASE. HOBOKEN PIER BURNED. Boy Would Not Be "Stumped." President Roosevelt's Guests. "MOTHEH" JONES. Morrlstown, N. J., July 11.—Because he would not be "stumped" little Seth Robinson now lies dead In his. home at Wharton. Seth and his playmate, Johnny Golden, were playing near the Wharton furnace, when Johnny started to climb up one of the guy ropes to the top of the 175 foot smokestack and "stumped" Both to follow him. Robinson started up another rope a few yards away. When he had climbed up a hundred feet he cried out that he was falling and an instant later let go his hold on the rope. He fell on an iron roof, broke through and dropped to the ground beneath. Oyster Bay, L. I., July 11.—Senator Keene, of New Jersey; ex-Senator Frank Hlscock, State Senator Francis Hendricks and ex-U. S. District Attorney Philbin were President Roosevelt's guests at luncheon this afternoon. Keene came to urge the President to attend the Jersey militia encampment at Sea Girt. The President said that as he had already declined a nnmber of similar invitations, he couldn't see his way clear to accept. The other three are old-time friends and their calls were purely social. for a few of the cakes of ice which made the patriot army's voyage of more than a century and a quarter ago so perilous. Oocka of tfie Scandinavian-American Line Destroyed—Lois, $300,000. New York. July 11.—Fire has almost completely destroyed the Scandinavian American line pier at the foot of Seventeenth street, Hoboken. No "lives were lost, and no boats were tied up to the pier when the lire broke out The same company suffered the loss of a pier in the big fire a few years ago which destroyed the Hamburg-American and other plere at Hoboken. Another operation has brought further relief to Pope Leo, and by it the possibility of his life being prolonged was Increased, but it cnn hardly be said that the operation Improved his chances of recovery. News just received from the Vatican says the pope is now lying In u restless condition, although he enjoyed a good sleep during the late morning hours. "Mother" Jones addressed a special meeting of the Central Labor union of Trenton early last evening, and Inter spoke in the open air to a large crowd just south of the Battle monument. William Thomas, president of the common.council of Trenton, presided at the outdoor meeting, for which the energetic drumming of the "army" musicians collected a large crowd. Murphy & Joyce. This Space is General Merchandise and Fresh Meats. Reserved for 209, 213, 679 North Main Street. Both Fhonee PITT8TON, PA, Evans Bros. The Are started In the storeroom of the pier, which was on tjie outer end. and when the flames were first discovered they had a firm foothold. There was no ship of the lino In port. The steamship Island was expected, but did not arrive. On the pier was n large part of the cargo destined for Europe which was to be shipped on the Island, and this was destroyed. Comparatively few men were at work on the pier at the time. As an Immediate result of yesterday's operation the pope spent a quiet and almost painless day, with for Ills age a normal temperature, and he once more strikingly exhibited his strength of constitution and Intellect. Several other speakers talked to the workingmen, who, however, were attentive, only when the shrill voice of "Mother" Jones was heard. Her references to child labor and the demoralizing Influences of mill life on young girls were received by the crowd with expressions of approval, aod her denunciation of mill abuses was applaude^. (f\rury9s - prices. Grocery Employers to Have National Body. Chicago, July 11.—The Employers' Association of the United States is to have a national body along the lines of the American Federation of Labor. Employers in the large cities have local associations. Delegates from these \ will be Invited to meet in Chicago In the near future to complete a national organization. Washington, July 11.—Another rerflnrknble import record was shown by. the bureau of statistics' statement, Just issued, which places the imports of diamonds and other precious stones for the last fiscal year at $30,000,000. This exceeds by B0 per cent the Importation of diamonds in 1001 and more than six times the average during the period from 1880 to 180T. The large imports of precious stones indicate the development of a comparatively new Industry of cutting diamonds In this country. Increased Diamond Import*. Announcement. At the examination last evening the doctors could not perceive any regatherlng of serum In the pleural cavity, but It was feared that the presence of serum would be detected today, thus rendering necessary perhaps another operation in a few days. Western "Waslier, (square).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors.. .75c, $1.00 & $1.25 Window Screens 25 Universal Wringers $2.25 "Mother" Jones Is a rather stout woman, apparently about sixty years old. Her skin Is almost as white as marble, and her hair Is even whiter than her face. Her lips and cheeks are red. Within three-quarters of an hour after the lire started it was under control and the dock ruined. Superior Wringers. $2.25 Nourishment Taken. Capt. Ewen Returns to Lexington. Lexington, Ky., July 11.—Captain B. J. Ewen, the Jackson exile, returned here yesterday. He will remain here until the trial of Jett and White, at Cynthiana. Upon his arrival, the Lexington Reader turned over to him a bank book with the sum of $313.05, which sum had been deposited to Ewen's credit, having been contributed to the newspaper fund for his relief. No list of the stult destroyed on the pier can be obtained yet, but it Is said 6,000 barrels of cement' and 500 bicycles, wUh large quantities of other freight, were burned. The, most conservative estimate places the value at $300,000. Tin Boilers . .60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers  All Copper Boilers  Miners' Sqnibs, all kinds...: $1.00 $2.50 .10 Shortly before midnight the condition of the pontiff was reported to have undergone no change, and it was added that he had just dropped peacefully into sleep. At that hour all within the palace was quiet, the pontiff's apartment alono showing Hlgns of life. The pope slept until nearly 2 o'clock this morning, when he woke up seeming more refreshed and asked for food. His pulse was taken and found to vary from 87 to 03. His temperature was: 06.8 and his breathing Irregular. "Our crusade is chiefly against child ialKir in mills," said Mother Jones to n visitor In the camp. "Give the young girls of the worklngman's family a chance to learn something and be something, and half the vice and Iguorance that make mill towns a hell will disappear. They cannot be anything to till our hearts with pride If they go Into the mills at fifteen or younger when they ought to be in the public schools. Kensington, where ull our people came from, is one of the worst places In the world for child labor. We had half a dozen fifteen-year-old girls with us up to this point, all from textile mills In that hell hole. Objcet of the Crusade. Cofn and Wheat Crops. New York, July 11.—According to estimates made after the appearance of the government's July report on the growing crops, there will be a yield this year of more than 720,000,000 bushels of wheat and a yield of 2,263,000,-' 000 bushels of corn. These figures compare with a yield of 670,000,000 bushels of wheat and a orop of 2,920,000,000 bushels of corn in 1902. Lawn Mowers Potatoes, per bu  New Onions, per peck $3.00 Mrs. Gamachee Claims New Land. Cabbage. .. .6c, 8c, 10c St. Louis, July 11.—During the recent flood a liouselKMit occupied by the Gamachee family was left stranded on the river Des Peres bank near the foot of T'tnh street. Since then the husband has been lying ill in the bont. A brewing company, claiming the land, has endeavored to have the houseboat removed, but Mrs. Gamachee met the movers with a revolver, and, declaring tlint the land whereon the houseboat rested was left by accretions from the river and consequently was government land, she laid claim to It. The movers retired. Tomatoes, 3 cans for Corn, 3 cans for  Tobacco, all kinds  Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for.... Mother's Oats  .37 .25 .10 For WEDDINGS EliiwMa f For FUNERALS Caterham, England, July 11.—Denny Maher, the American jockey, who, with his chaffeur, was seriously injured by being thrown from his automobile yesterday, was much better this morning. The chaffeur, however, is still in a prccario'us condition. Jockey Maher it Better. The latter part of the night was not ■o good owing to the restlessness and uneasiness of the patient. IDr. Lapponl went almost every fifteen minutes tc look at the pontiff, who did not notice the presence of the doctor, being in a drowsy state. Shredded Wheat Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioa. We can do much for you at a reasoh-' able price. (new phone) ■ J.B.CMPENTER. eietemt. UETUMU New York, July 11.—Profits of begging in this city were shown in the elimination of Johu Carrato, an armless, blind Italian, who was arrested in Mulberry Bend park for having a little boy with him. The boy told Magistrate Breen that he and the man had taken more than $100 In less than a month and that In seven hours they had secured more than $19. Money In Begging. Maple-flake Malta-Vita... Force at William Drury, "Two wrongs cannot make right, and I think it wrong to subject these tender girls to the rough life and rough treatment we are obliged to undergo. Our men are all striking skilled workmen in the Kensington textile factories. They are sober and honest, and tills outing is good for them while their strike lasts." Once yesterday the doctors succceded In overcoming Pope Leo's Iron will. He had firmly decided to receive three cardinals. This decision followed Ills conclusion yesterday to receive dally one of each rank of cardinals—namely, cardinal bishops, cardinal deacons and cardinal priests. The last named body had shown Irritation «t not seeing the pontiff and at being compelled to get news of his condition through devious outside channels. Blrfnk leases, long and short form, for sale at the Gazette office. Legal blanks of various kinds always on band. Blank Leases for 8ale. THE LEADIM GROCER. — MAGNET "Jerusalem's" Cornerstone Laid. St. Louis, .Tnly 11.—The world's fair grounds were thrown open to the public today for the first time since they were closed, April 30, for the dedication exercises, the occasion being the dedication of the site of "Jerusalem." The laying of the cornerstone was conducted after the oriental fashion under the direction 6f Mine. Lydla M. von Plnkelfcteln Mountford. Natives of Jerusalem conducted the lites. and camels, caparisoned mules and an eilibrpldered tent from Egypt added oriental color. T. A. DURKIH. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Asked If It were true that she intended to visit J. Pierpont Morgan and President Roosevelt with her army. Mother Jones said: "Oh, that's only a Joke. Sometimes it takes extraordinary means to attract ordinary Interest. Morgan and Roosevelt are names that attract attention at once, and I guess that is why I used them in talklug to some reporters. Don't you think they could be put to a worse use than to get people interested In opposing child labor? We will go to Elizabeth, Paterson, Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken and New York. Maybe we'll see Mr. Morgan and Mr. Roosevelt and maybe we will not." , Berlin, July 11.—A dispatch from Cracow, capital of Gallcla, Austria, says thirty-six children there have died after eating poisoned candles. Three men have been arrested as the perpetrators if the crime. Children Poisoned by Candy. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. A Complete Line of Groceries, Special Bargains for the Next Ten Days. These are extraordinary values. They won't last long. New York, July ii, 1903. High. Low. Clos. (IS % 03% 64 % , 90% 90 90 VI 56% 54% 5414 S3% 82 Vi 36 ?5% 18 17% MS 144% 31% 168 46% 108% 135% 119% 101% 46% 64% 119 31% 24% 123% 49% 22% 48% 12% 7S% 41% 60 Ms 53 Therefore, following Cardinal Rampolla's visit yesterday, tlie pope derided to receive today one of each of these classes of cardinals. After this morning's operation he requested the doctors to leave the room, saying he wished to see the cardinals. The doctors gently but firmly protested, saying he was still too weak. "But I shall not he fatigued, as I feel much better this morn lng," argued the pope. The doctors insisted, urging that It was for his own good, and Pope Leo finally yielded, although expressing the hope that lie might see some of the cardinals later. Atchison Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac B. & O  Child Stolen and Killed. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS Bloomington, III., July 11.—The tworear-old daughter of Andrew Jordan, a teamster, was stolen from her home by night, and the following day the child's mangled body was found in a pasture two miles from Bloomington. FOB FAMILY tJSE. Ladles' Sunbonneta, all colors. Worth 25c; now only 10c. Ches. & Ohio . C. & G. West. St. Paul  35% 17% 145 Boys' Percale Waists, best patterns, 12ttc. . Ladies' Black Mercerised Underskirts, Avorth $1.00; here for 50c. Onaf Vests La. trimp tUXD Hock Island .. I). & H  K. & T., pf. . I.. & N  Man. El  Met. Trac. .. Mo. Pacific . So. Pacific .. Norf. & West N. Y. Central Krie  31% 168 London, July 11.—The Sofia correspondent of the Times says the Austrian, Russian and British consular representatives at Uskub, European Turkey, who recently toured through the vilayet, ascertained that terrible outrages had been committed by Turkish officials upon Bulgarians of both sexes. The .publication of the stories at Sofia is producing horror and Indignation. Terrible Turkish Outrages. BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, | pints, doz. 40c, Ale, pints, per doz. 75c SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c 46% 108 134% 119% 100% Prepared under GERMAN UW«i lot Children's bleached Rtbbad worth 8c; our special price, 8c. Athens, July It.—M. Deiyannis announces that the king has accepted the conditions of M. Kalll, the former premier. for the formation of a new cabinet to succeed that of M. Theotokis, which resigned two days ago after ten days' existence. The king has agreed to nn early dissolution of the chamber. The names of the new ministers will be presented to his majesty July 13: A New Qreek Cabinet, Is Excellent for r LUMBAGO,  Rheumatism, Backache, etc. Dtt. RICHTBR'S World-Renowned es' Percale Wrappers, nicely 3d, deep ruffle on bottom, worth and $1.25; here for 60c. Professor Roasonl's Impressions. 4«% The pope's condition is graphically described by Professor Itossonl after a visit to the Vatican, as follows: "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. 1 lot Boys' Sailor Suits, worth 75c; here for 39c. All Delivered at Your Residence. "It might have been expected that 1 would find a weary old man. with exhausted body and spirit and ready ta enter eternity. But, on the contrary, when I approached the bedside I Immediately saw that I had been mistaken. In spite of all I had heard concerning his marvelous vitality I was amazed to find a man of such great age, after so dangerous nn illness, exhibiting such versatility of mind and ■uch power of mental concentration. O. & W. Penna. . Reading So. Ry. 121% 48% 22% London, July 11.—The shooters are at Blsley today, where the contest for the Palma trophy commenced at an early hour, to occupy the entire day. Seven teams are in competition. The Russians have withdrawn owing to the nonarrival of their team, which misunderstood the date owing to the difference in the Russian calendar. Shooting at Blsley. White Lawn, the 8c kind; our special price 6c. What one out of man; testifies* T. A. DURKIN. Tenn. C. & I. Rubber .... New  'SeWuSiS Ptk nuted, and will stick to has no parallel in lunD"*  baoo,Intercostal Neuralgia,Sciaticaor V*-W ISI CLINTON IT! 1 lot Lace Curtains, 2% yards long, 35 indies wide, the 75c Kind; this week 43c. Berlin, July 11.—A terrible case of a person being placed in a coffin alive occurred at Altona on Thursday. On a coffin containing the supposed' remains of n fourteen-year-old girl being delivered at the cemetery the attendants heard cries emanating from the coffin. The lid was removed, and the girl was found still alive. Alive In Her Coffin, 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones. nlon Pacific Wabash, pf. C. P. I  X lot Infants Lawn Caps, worth 106; here for 6c. THE 1 lot Ladies' Patent Leather Betar, always sold for 25c; this week 16c. Amal. Copper People's Gas S. S  37% 28 GRIFFIN STUDIO. Editor Collins For President. 25c. and fOc. at all druggist* or tbrougb ,F. 44. EIefcttraCo.,»15 Pearl Bt, Nevlotk, "As I approached the bed he pressed my hand with a slight effort and looked at me Intently with his bright, black expressive eyes. He woie a calm, dig- B1Q«4 »«Ue UD4 k€KUl asking Bi* I S. S., pf. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry U. S. Steel ... U. S. Steel, i\t 27 35 37% Omaha. Neb., July 11.—After a spirited contest P. V. Collins, editor of the Northwestern Agriculturist, was elected president of the National Editorial association. L. , ,, 36 HIGHEST AWARDS. k. Recommended by prominent Phy. A Artistic Branches. Photography in All WUktsbarra, Pa. The MMtimt Byrne's Baby Relief Stops pain and corrects stomach. PEQNI'I 'PHBIt SM. aft S I. HAIR IT.