Pittston Gazette

              w ■' 1' A WEATHER INDICATION*. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM is the paper that is read by the whole family. The GAZETTE enters more hemes In Plttston and vicinity than all out-of town papers combined. Forecut Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight and this afternoon; Wednesday, fair and warmer. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1903. 1 WO CENTS A COPY. I tt DA OFS FORTY 0BNT8 A MONTH, f ° A ' " 53d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED ISM 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HART 1882. BIG TIE UP EXTENDS. CASE AGAINST MR. LITTAUER GREAT SUMMER Clearing Sale CARDINAL JOSEPH SARTO TODAY ELECTED POPE More 8trlke« In New York Ordered by 8am Parks. The Most Up-to-date Bottling Plant in America; New York, Aug. 4.—Not a man went to work yesterday to take the places of the striking members of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen'g union. Instead Sam Parks made the tie up in the Iron trade complete by ordering strikes on two buildings where J. M. Cornell, president of the Iron league, has contracts. Another strike was ordered on a big Job in Staten, Island, where Mllliken Bros, are the contractors. Parks says he will order strikes on three buildings In Jersey today. Root Refers It to Attorney and America leads the world. Such is the verdict of every brewery expert that has visited our bottling plant; and if you doubt it, pay it a visit and be convinced. To reduce stock and make room General Knox. for Fail floods. Below you will find a list of the many good thiols Bleached Twill Toweling, worth 6c the yard, sale price  I lot Nottingham Lace Curtains, o nr biggest value ever offered,pair «/*- Unbleached Table Linen, 56-in.rtof. wide, heavy weight, sale price Full Sized Crochet Bed Spreads, hemmed ready to use; were $1, * wL Ready Made Bleached Pillow Casesn* sale price each ' v I lot Men's Laundried Percale icr Shirts; to close the lot, each... _ I case Printed Dimities and Scotch Lawns, worth 12Jc yd; sale price « v ONE CONTRACT 18 ILLEGAL is likely to see the accomplishment of some agreement between the Vatican and the Quirinal. Some years ago he publicly announced his joy when there were strong probabilities of a union between church and state. His The building itself is the only one of its kind in this part of tho country, being constructed of briek and coment alone, insuring absolute cleanliness. It is equipped with the very latest machinery such as Nordenberg soaking wheels, Eick washing machines, Crown cork and sealing machines with automatic feed attachments, Henes & Keller filler machines, Leader labeling machines, etc. A bottle receives FIVE operations by machinery and three inspections before it is filled. After being filled and sealed it is Pasteurized by the process discovered by M. Pasteur, of France. THE SEVENTH BALLOT The Judge Advocate General Recommends That the Investigation Be Continued, and His Opinion Is indorsed by the Secretary of State. The plant of the Employers' association to resume work on all buildings received another serious setback when the steam fitters and their helpers were ordered out on strike. About 1,500 juen nre involved. The strike is declared on all the buildings in course of construction in the entire city. Even on the Jobs of the Fuller company, which has an agreement with the united board of building trades, the men went out. The unions demand an Increase of wages, and the employers refuse to grant It. WAS SUCCESSFUL Washington, Aug. 4.—Secretary Root has made public all the papers relating to the investigation into the government contract for gloves with E. U. Lyon. This contractor obtained the gloveB from Littauer Bros., the senior member of the firm, Lucius N. Littauer, being a member of congress. statements at the time created a sensation. The late King Humbert was Sarto's personal friend and graciously acceded his request to be allowed to assume the title of Patriarch of Venice. King Emmanuel, it is known, is his warm admirer. Crispi, the distinguished statesman and for years premier of Italy, whose hostility to the entire Catholic hierarchy is well known, had the highest regard for Sarto and used him as an intermediary In dealing with the Vatican. People generally believe that Sarto's election presages peace between state and church, and for this reason his election is everywhere Pius X. Chosen as the Official Title of the New Pope. Secretary Root has referred the case to the department of justice in order that it may be ascertained if the law has been violated and, if so, that appropriate measures may be taken In the premises. Ladies' Fast Black Mercerized Underskirts, finished with deep flounce and accordeon plaited ruffle, CA/D sale price, each 0"C The agreement which the unions lind with the employers expired on Friday. On Feb. 1 the unions informed the bosses they would ask for an increase of wages at the expiration of the agreement. An increase of $1 a day was demanded for the steam titters and 70 cents for the helpers. In the case of the helpers the employers offered to increase the wages 20 cents a day. The Master Steam Fitters' association told the men they would have to sign the plan of arbitration before they would consider their demands. BASEMENT BARGAINS. Plain Table Tumblers, real valae n. 4c; sale iDrice; each  Large Bottle Good Ammonia, for j« household use; sale price It Clothes Pins, sale price, one j_ dozen for . It General Davis recommends that the testimony of two witnesses who could not be found by Inspector Garllngton Is rather Important and that the inves- If in need of a dozen or a million bottles, just telephone our branch at Pittston City or the brewery direct and the same will receive prompt attention.INTERESTING CEREMONIES MARK HIS ACCESSION hailed with enthusiasm. HUNGARIAN BRIBERY CASE. PEOPLE'S STORE The walking delegates of the unions, James Nugent and John Tasker, made the rounds of the buildings yesterday and ordered the men out. Many of the buildings on which the men were at work will be tied up. No work in the other trades can proceed until the steam heating plants have been Installed.STEGMAIER BREWING COMPANY, Premier Hedervary Examined—Makei Favorable Impression. WILKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Biographical Sketch of New Pontiff Shows Him to be Very Learned and Beloved. London, Auk. 4.—A serious nttempt nays the Vienna correspondent of tlie Times, Is being made by the semiofficial press of Hungary and Austria to dispose of the Hungarian bribery scandal as an incident arranged and inflated by the opposition In order to damage the premier, Count Khun Hedervary, and to ruin Count Szapary. The latter Is represented as the quasi-innocent Victim of a band of unscrupulous blackmailers. Unofficial journals, on the other hand, argue that Count Hedervary is not the right man to deal with the situation which has been allowed to develop. EVANS BROS. b  WANTED. We would like to ask, through the columns of your paper, if there Is auy person who has used Green's August Flower for the cure of Indigestion, dyspepsia, and liver troubles that has not been cured—and we also mean their results, such as sour stomach, fermentation of food, habitual costlveness, nervous dyspepsia, headaches, despondent feelings, sleeplessness—in fact, any trouble connected with the stomach or liver? This medicine has been sold for many years in all civilized countries, and we wish to correspond with you and send you one of our books free of cost. If you never tried August Flower, try a 25c bottle first. We have never known of its falling. If so, something more serious is the matter with you. The 25 cent size has just been introduced this year. Regular size 75 cents. At all druggists. POPE LEO WISHED SARTO TO BE HIS SUCCESSOR Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $4.75 Gr. Sugar, 19 lbs for 1.00 1 pint Fruit Jars, per doz... .45 1 Cit. Fruit Jars, per doz 55 2 qt. Fruit Jars, per doz 65 1-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .22 1-2 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .23 2-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .28 Frhit Jar Rubbers, doz 4c and 5c Hire's Root Beer Ex.... 3 for .50 Perfection Root Beer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and Java Count Hedervary appeared yesterday before the parliamentary commission which Is investigating the bribery charges and stated that he had absolutely no knowledge of Count Szapary's doings until he was informed by an official that Szapary had confessed that he was the author of the attempt to bribe Deputy Papp. The premier denied acquaintance with ex-Deputy DIenes, whom Papp charged with attempting to bribe him, and said he was not present at the National casino at the time when DIenes is alleged to have reported to Szapary his success In bribing Papp. News of the Election Received With Great Rejoicing in Venice, Home of the New Pontiff. L. N. LITTAUER tlgation be continued with n view of getting their testimony. When tnken he says .It can be referred to the departn|lpnt of justice with the other papers in the case. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any othor kind As the price is low Secretary Root In an Indorsement on the opinion of the judge advocate general which sends the case to the department of justice says: Coffee, per lb  Juno Coffee, best on the market, per lb  Rome, Aug. 4.—Cardinal Joseph Sarto, Patriarch of Venice, was this morning elected as the successor of Pope Leo XIII., and will be known as Plus X. The election took place on the seventh bajlot and is regarded as a $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saviog through its use is consider* able. Home other articles in our BIG GROCERY STOCK Violation Only In One Caae. call for special mention by reason of their crorduess and cheapness. But the best way to test our stat ements is to send us an order and prove that wo have just what we advertise. compromise, "There appenrs to be no evidence that in the manufacture of gloves by the Messrs. Littauer Bros, to be used In filling government contracts made by Lyon and others there was any violation of the statute except in one case, the contract of Dec. 7, 1808. Vegetables, all kinds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens When the count showed that the necessary two-thirds of the total number of votes cast had been obtained for a candidate, the doors of the Sistine chapel were opened by the secretary of the conclave, Monsignor Merry De Val and the master of ceremonies were admitted from Doyden College. The secretary then asked of the successful cardinal, "Do you accept the election?" and received a reply In the affirmative. All of the throne canopies were then lowered, with the exception of that of the successful candidate. The master of ceremonies next conducted the now Pope to the robing closet, where he laid aside his cardinal's robes and donned the white stockings,' red slippers, long white tunic, white girdle, white cap and red cape of the papal office. He then returned to the chapel and was seated on a chair on the highest step of the altar, where the cardinals approached, ono by one, kissed the foot, and then tho hand, of the new prelate. They then received the benediction of the Pope. The new Pope was then given the fisherman's ring, which was Immediately delight. A great crowd congregated In St. Mark's square and many people entered the cathedral of which Sarto liad long been bishop. A Great Spanish Strike. BRENNAN and ROBERTS PHILADELPHIA STRIKE FAIL8. Madrid, Aug. 4.—The threatened general strike has commenced in several centers, Including Barcelona, Murcla, Cadiz, Honda and Alcoy. The general unrest Is largely attributed to bad harvests, but the Immediate motive for the strike is to re-enforce the demand for the release of numerous workmen who have been thrown Into prison for offenses In connection with recent strikes. The leaders of the movement are exhorting the members of the •trades unions not to return to work until all the imprisoned men have been released. The government has taken stringent measures to cope with disturbances.42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel The Textile Workers' Strike About to Collapse. "I think the indications of an interest by the manufacturing firm In the Jobbers' contract with the government are sufficient to require me to proceed upon the theory that there is a prima faeie case of violation of the statute. Shoes is one of our leading lines. See us before you buy. We can give you best value and upto-date Shoes, i SKETCH OF PIUS X. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 4—Every sign points to a general collapse of the textile strike this week, with the complete rout of unionism, with one exception, tho dyers and mercerizers' union, which seems to have won Its point after a ten weeks' struggle. The textile workers reluctantly appreciate their lost case and are ready to rush back to work at the first signal. Sixty-eight Years of Age, But Robust. A Modest Man, Kinld and Agreeable. Smoke and Chew Giuseppe Sarto was born in Riesi, diocese of Trevlso, June 2, 1835, and was created cardinal by Leo XIII. at the consistory of June 12, 1893, receiving the title of S. Bernardo delle Torme. He Is also patriarch of Venice since June, 1893, and bishop of Mantua. He belongs to ecclesiastical congrega tions of Bishops and Regulars, Sacred Riles, Indulgences and Sacred Relics. Cardinal Sarto enjoys a great popularity In his diocese and Is honored by all for his purity, for the strict, uprightness of his life and for liberal ideas. He is a modest and agreeable man, highly cultivated, very kind- "Three duties are therefore devolved upon the war department: First, to put the department of Justice in possession of the facts in order that if that department finds the law to have been violated It may take appropriate measures for Its enforcement. EVANS BROS 44 and 46 S. Main St. Logan, W. Va., Aug. 4.—Mrs. Wm. Adair last night shot and instantly killed her husband, on Pigeon Creek, In Mingo county, six miles from here. Adair had previously emptied his revolver at his wife In a fit of jealousy, but none of the bullets took effect. Woman Kills Her Husband. England to Try Again. "Second, to direct the proper officer of the department to demand repayment of any sum of money which has been advanced on the part of the United States in consideration of such contractThe English people seem determined lr. their efforts to recapture the cup which the Americans have held for so many years. To this end a new challenger Is being sent over and the races noxt month will determine which is the better boet. The best medicine In the world for curing all stomach, bowel and kidney disorders' is the famous Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. During the summer it will be found beneficial as a tonic, also to keep the bowels regular, without which you cannot enjoy good health. Bo sure to give it a (rial. It will restore the appetite, purify the blood, promote sound sleep, and positively cure flatulency, nausea, headache, sour stomach, dyspepsia, indigestion and liver troubles. The genuine is for sale by all druggists. PENN For WEDDINGS CI A war* V For FUNERALS "OWCr* i "Third, to determine whether any officer of the army who was concerned In the making of the contract was culpable within the true intent of the law." He adds, "No influenoes and no motives except a desire to attain the best Interests of the government appear to have operated upon the offlcere of the army In the transactions." Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable pried. (new phone) l-MMKNTER. exetemt. exetei ■■■• Tobacco Cotton Mills Shut Down. Fall River, MasB., Aug. 4.—The Flint cotton mills will be shut down for two weeks on account of a strike.of dofferB and the cotton situation. In all, 755,000 spindles are idle here. hearted, still strong and robust in spite of his 68 years. Save Your Tickets for Valuable Presents Sarto is the man whom Pope Leo lvopcd would succeed him. In speaking of Sarto to Father Perosi, Leo said, more than a year ago, "Hold him very dear, Perosi, as in future he may be able to do very much for you. We firmly believe that he will be our successor." The new Pope is one of the most learned of the c&rdinala and iB noted for his liberal viewfc. His charities have gained him the affection of multitudes in his See. .His election at this The prompt action of Secretary Hoot in referring the charges against Mr. Littauer to the attorney general refutes the rumors that the case would be dropped because of the friendship existing between President Roosevelt and the New York representative. Mr. Littauer has had treatment which in no way differed from that the war department would have accorded any man against whom charges were made which reflected upon officers in the quartermaster's department. Sale Now On FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. returned for the purpose of having his name engraved upon it. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. The crowd around St. Peter's square at 10.45 this morning, watching the Btovepipe over the Sistine chapel, was the largest gathering there since the conclave began. It was estimated that 15,000 people stood around the Bquare. Cardinal Macchi, secretary of apostolic briefs, appeared on the inside of the balcony of the Vatican at 11.40 and made the announcement of the election. Later he gave it to the crowd outside, and the people shouted, "Who? Who?" the name not having been Fhis is yonr gain and our loss. But as we have profited nicely by your patronage, we tube this opportunity to show our appreciation. Don't fail to get some of the bargains. New York, Aug.- 4, 1903. High. Low. Clos. 115% 113 113 D. Money to Loan on first mortgage in sums of not less than $1,000. Q. B. Thompson, 22eod tf First Nat. Bank Bldg. Mada by Local Union No. 59| Wllkea-Barra. Pa. Sugar Atchison ... Atchfron, pf. Brook, Trac. 61% 88% 44% 59% 87% 42% 59% S7% 42% Fresh green corn at Giles'. moment looks like a compromise, as the Pope, when Cardinal Sarto, had taken but little part in the politics of the Vatican. Upon certain occasions, B. & O Ches. & Ohio 32 C. & G. Western. 15V4 82% 80% 30% 14% 30% 14% 80% Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of the skin of any sort instantly relieved, permanently cured. Doan's Ointment. At any drug stora. 1 lot of Boys' Wash Blouse Suits, good value 75c; price.. ..89c Bed Spreads, regular 75c grade; our sale price 46c 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Skirts, deep flounce, trimmed with 6-inch lace laid on dust ruffle; worth 89c; sale price 60c 50c Shirt Waists, yours for 25c ■grainier GERMAN  ■V l« Excellent lor v| f LUMBAGO, 1 I Rheumatism, Backache, etc. 1 ■ DR. R1CHTBRS World-Renowned I "ANCHOR" I I PAIN EXPELLER. I | What one physician out of many totitics* ■ 1 .C» New York. July t3* l69? ■ 'while I havealways.been H ■ loalji to use any proprietary I mWidnes. Imuit say that £ JS ■ wL 1 ■ ever used, and will slick to ■ I 1 | | I^- — ■*! CLINTOH »T: ■ 123c. and SOc. at ell druggist* or through ■ Ml'.li. Blchter» Co., SIS Pearl«L, Heir torkfl |L 36 HIBHEST JSSZ* AWMDS.jfl M Bt commanded by prominent fhy | IPX liciant, WhoUtaU and Retail^£^5 if Special Sale of St. Paul 140 % 137% Rock Island D. & H. 23 V* 21% 160 % 21% 160% A Free Scholarship W. L Douglas Shoes but these were very few, he has opposed the plans of Cardinal Rampolla, Info's secretary of state. Like Leo, the new Pope has promise of long life. His aged mother is still alive. She ltveB at Riesi, Sarto's birthplace. K. & T.. pf. Any young man or woman who is a bfia flde patron of this paper may secure free instruction in music or elocution. The Ithaca Conservatory of Mulslc, with the desire to stimulate the study of these arts, offers one free and one partial scholarship in each State. Each scholarship is valued at $100 and Is good for a term of 20 weeks, beginning with the opening of the school year, Sept. 10, 1903, in any of the following departments: Voice, violin, piano, organ, and elocution. These scholarships are awarded upon competition which is open to anyone desiring a musical or literary education. Anyone wishing to make application or desiring information should write George C. Williams, the general manager of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca, N. Y., before Sept. 1, 190S. heard by the greater part of the throng. Macchi repeated the words in Italian in a louder voice, saying, "Cardinal Sarto, who calls himself Pius X." Following the announcement the throng rapidly increased, people Jamming through the doorways to await the Pope's blessing. Five minutes after the announcement, the new pontiff appeared on the inside of the balcony of the Vatican and blessed the people. L. & N. Man. El. 132% 101% 101% Men's •$3.50 Douglas Shoes pair— Met. Trac  Mo. Pacific .. So. Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central 119% 97% 42% 62% 119% 116% 95% 41% 61% 117% 117 95% 41% 61% 118% $2.70 Sarto was educated in the Salesian Institute at Cottolongo. He was always of a serious turn of mind, and when a young man his rector said of him that he had "never been a child." For most of his years he was a parish priest in the Province of Venice, finally becoming a bishop. It was then that his executive qualities and deep learning flrBt became known to the authorities of the church. He brings to bis high office a character of the most attractive modesty, unusual energy and fine qualities as an administrative officer and organizer. In (many quarters the belief 1b entertained that Sarto's reign 98c Misses' Wrappers, price 50c Ladies' Black Drop Stitch Hose, real value 15c; our sale price 10c Ladies' Parasols, worth $1.75 and $2; sale price $1.00 Erie 28% 27% 27% All new Shoes and Latest Styles. O. & W. . 22% 22% 22% Pacific Mall Penna. 123% 20% 121% 19% 121% 19% Reading 48% 46% 46% Red Star Trading Stamps given with every cash sale. Ladies' and Children's Sunbonnets, all colors, worth 20 cents; So. Ry So. Ry., pf. . Tenn. C. & I, 20% 83% 37 83% 37 19% our-sale price. .10c 50c Umbrellas; sale price... 35c 1 lot 50c Girdle Corsets; sale price 25c The details of the voting are as yet unknown. It is learned, however, that Cardinals Herrera, Cretoni, Langcnlux, Conille, Mocenni and Svampa wore too ill to go to the voting chamber. Davenport Shoe Store. Leather Union Pacific Wabash, pf. C. F. I  74 36% 45 71% 35 44 25 North Main Street. Amal. Copper . People's Gas . Texas Pacific . Car & Foundry U. S. Steel .... U. S. Steel, pf. 40% 94% 25% 32% 23% 70% 38% 93% 24% 31 21 69 39 93% 24% 31% 21 69 Venice, Aug. 4.—The news of Cardinal Sarto's election to the papal throne became known here about noon. There Ib great popular excitement and Blank Leasea for 8ale. m MAGNET A boon to travelers. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dysentery, diarrhoea, seasickness, nausea. Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless. A very Bmall sum of money Invested with us will prevent your house from burning. J. E. Patterson & Co. Blank leases, long and abort form, (or sale at the Gazette office. Legal blanks of various kind* always on h&ndL ,,i,i I,..., 87 S. Main St, Pittston. im.