Pittston Gazette

              ' WEATHER INDICATIONS. •V w 1 THE BE8T ADVERTISING MEDIUM is the paper that 1b read by the whole family. The GAZETTE enters more homes in Plttston and vicinity than all out-of town papers combined. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Extern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight and Wednesday; warmer tonight in the western portion.two 6entb a copy, i o p FORTY OKNT8 A MONTH, f O A AlXEiO. 53d YEAR. 1 WEEKLY .ESTABLISHED 18-0 1 DAILY EST. BY THEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1903. 6een rejected unanimously. NEW YORKER SWAM RAPIDS VETERANS THRONG FRISCO. DEFEATS THE CANAL TREATY Tie view taken by the senate was at variance with that held by the government of Colombia, which felt satisfied when it submitted the treaty to congress that there would be no Impairment of Colombia's sovereignty If the treaty slioulC? V; ratified. Incidental to the general question of sovereignty necassarlly was that of a lease of the strip of land through which the canal was to be constructed, and the debate In the Colombian Semite Indicated that that body regarded this as amounting to a sale of the land and therefore objectionable. When the treaty was submitted to the senate by the committee to which It had been referred seven of the senators favored It with certain amendments which they proposed, and the remaining two opposed it absolutely. The amendments proposed by the majority are not stated here, but they evidently referred to the question of sovereignty, as is indicated by the subsequent rejection of the treaty in Its present form. WILL OPEN TWO PORTS Spccial Sale! Active Campaign For Miles For Com' Stegmaier's Beer  mander In Chief. San Francisco, Aug. 18.—San Francisco's streets nre thronged with veterans, and the Grand Army of the liepublic has possession of the city, It is estimated that 20,000 old soldiers are here. THIS WEEK Prince Ching Gives a Written Promise to Conger.. Succeeded in Eluding Nla- Colombian Senate Unani* gara Police. mous in Opposition. Odd Lais of Odds and Ends! Read This List of Values! Children's fine Gauze Vests 2c Boys' Summer Wash Suits; a bargain for 39c a suit Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, well made, 39c each The arrival of General Miles, who is still being urged by many friends for commander in chief, has added great interest to the occasion. The general, however, still declares he is not a candidate.HAD DESPERATE STRUGGLE CHINA FINALLY YIELDS. That's a good sign; wliereever you see that you will find good beer—the beer above all others that is absolutely pure. MAY OPEN NEGOTIATIONS. Entered the River Near the Cantilever General Miles' friends are making an active campaign for his election, an(l Arrangement Has Been Made by the United States Minister at Peking For Signing of "Open Door" Treaty on Oct. 8. Bridge and Was Taken Out Half Hay-Herran Pact Regarded as an En Ask a Policeman, Ask a Letter Carrier, One case Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, great value for 19c One case Fancy Lawns, nice assortment of patterns; greatest value ever offered for 3c a yard 50 dozen fine Percale Shirt Waists, regular value 76c, $1.00, f 1.50 and $2.00; your choice 50c Dead Twenty Minutes Later at the croachment on National Sovereign ty—Great Disappointment Through out the Isthmus. Devil's Hole. Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 18.—J. W. Glenister, the New York athlete and swimmer, successfully swam the Niagara rapids about 7 o'clock this mornlm?:, and Is now at a hotel in Lewiston, N. Y., in a badly bruised condition. For several hours he was unconscious, having been badly gashed on the head, a fcis, back and limbs by coming in contact with rocks. Glenister entered the rapids at the cantilever bridge, from which he was to jump on Sunday, but was then stopped by the police. He was taken out of the water 20 minutes later, half dead, at Devil's Hole, at. the end of the rapids, by Captain Peter C. Donnellan, of the life saving crow, and a number of Italian workmen who were on the way to work on the railroad. He will be brought to Buffalo this afternoon. Bogota, Colombia, via Buenaventura Aug. 18.—The Panama canal treaty hai been rejected unanimously by the Co lombiun senate. Washington, Aug. 18.—Minister Conger at Peking has secured a written promise from Prince Ching to sign on Oct. 8 a treaty with the United States which vill include a guarantee that Mukden and Tutuugtao shall be open ports. ask anybody that is intelligent and up-to-date, and some of them will tell you where to find such a sign; or if you desire a supply for family use, no matter whether a dozen or a million bottles, just use the 'phone, wire or mail to our cold storage located in . your city, and wo will do the rest. Before this action was taken Dr. Lull Carlos Rico, the minister of foreign affairs, read in the senate United States |Minister Beaupre's note, which was td the effect that the American government would look unfavorably upon any substantial amendment to the treat}'. An Interesting feature of the whole debate in the Colombian senate and In the committee's report favoring the treaty is said to be the entire absence of reference to the .question of indemnity offered by the United States for the right of way. It was generally supposed that this would cut a considerable figure in the discussion of the subject in Colombia, but the question of money consideration, It Is said, faded away and was replaced by the sovereignty issue. One lot of Ladies' Turnover Collars, regular value 10c; speoial price for this week 5c 1 lot of Children's Ready Made Dresses, all sizes, regular value 50c, special price for this week 21c The arrangement made by Minister Conger for the signing of a treaty between China and the United States providing for the opening of Mukden and Tatungtao on the date of Russia's promised final evacuation of Manchuria ends the stubborn resistance by the Chinese which for some time promised to be successful. One lot Children's Muslin Drawers, all sizes, very special price for the week 9c Senator Caro, in a speech, declared that the canal treaty was repugnant t« the Colombian constitution. 50 pieces Nottingham Lace Cartains; greatest value ever offered for 39c a pair. Prince Ching made one defense after another uutlj all were exhausted. He first argued Russian opposition to the opening of these ports. He then said that he was not informed that Russia had consented to the opening. Finally he refused on the ground that China was unable to opeu towns which were held by another power. Dr. Rico then explained the Colombian govtd'uinent's course in regard t« the treaty, which he considered nol repugnant to the constitution. WOMAN KIDNAPED. IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF STEWART. Several senators favored a plan ot authorizing the government at once to amend the constitution so thut the canal treaty would not be repugnant to It. Owing to tlie uncertainty in regard to the constitutionality of the proposed treaty it was then rejected. Iowa Farmer's Wife Insane From Ter- STEGMAIER BREWING COMPANY, PEOPLE'S STORE tliey consider his chances excellent. The election promises to be closer than was anticipated by the friends of General Black. General Stewart, present commander In chief, lias received a communication from the veterans of the department of Texas urging his support of General Miles. rible Experience. WILKESBARRE, PA. Davenport, la., Aug. 18.—Near Sunbury, la., Sunday nlglit, Mrs. John Hilsrow, the wife of a wealthy farmer living near Bennett, la., was kidnaped, and $50,000 was demanded for her runsom.15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. When the present settlement was proposed, with the explanation that China must presume that Russia Intended to fulfill her evacuation agreement, Prince Clilng reluctantly gave in. Tatungtao is a small port which does not promise much business to attract foreigners in the near future. Its opening is mainly important as a victory for the opeu door principle. DISASTER ON THE PACIFIC. It is reported that President Mnrro quin lias been authorized by congress to make a new treaty which will noi require further ratification, but thai the basis given for the treaty wlli probubly prove unacceptable to the United States. EVANS BROS. ** IP-PRICES The Connecticut delegation", headed by former Governor Bulkeley. is strongly In favor of the election of General Miles. The election will not take place until the latter part of the week. Sunday evening Sir. and Mrs. Hilsrow were called upon by a stranger and told that their son, who lives at Wulcott, la., was seriously ill. They followed the man to his buggy at once and prepared to go with him. • Chinese Cruiser Sunk by a Passenger Vessel—Cap- The choice of the next meeting place promises to develop quite a struggle. Denver boomers seem to be mostly in evidence. Pennsylvania has a strong delegation, and Ohio is well represented.It Is considered, however, in official circles, according to relluble Information, that the authorization given by congress to make a new treaty will furnish u basis for reopening negotiations with the United States. After they had been driven to within two miles of Sunbury Mr. Hilsrow was thrown out of the carriage and told to bring $50,000 to a secluded spot near Bennett on Monday night. He was also told that if he told any one lie would be killed before night. He returned home at once. Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $4.76 Gr.Sugar, 19 lbs for 1.00 1 pint Fruit Jars, per doz... .45 1 qt, 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 Fruit Jar Rubbers, doz 4c and 5o Hire's Root Beer Ex.... 3 for .50 Perfection Root Beer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and Java tain and 13 Men Lost. New Brunswick, N. J., Aug. 18.— Mrs. Josephine Hill was rldlny a bicycle in Metuclien and at the same time carrying a basket of eggs to market. Down the road came a horse and wagon belonging to Augustine Campbell. There was no one In the wagon, and the horse was running. Mrs. Hill alighted from her wheel with the basket of eggs ptiU on her arm and as the horse went past grabbed him by the reins close to the bit. She brought him to u standstill, with the- basket of eggs still on her arm. She held him until a man stepped up and seized the horse. Then she remounted her wheel and rode away on her errand with the basket of unbroken eggs. A Woman of Steady Nerve. Hong Kong, Aug. 18— In a collision near this port between the Chinese cruiser Huang Tai and the Canalian Pacific liner Empress of India. the captain of the former and 13 of his crew went down with the cruiser. The Empress of India was badly damaged. The steamer's crew saved 170 of the crew of the cruiser before Bhe sank. The Huang Tai's captain refused to leave his ship. The Empress of tntta ' gallHll from Yokohama for Hong Kong, Aug. 10, en route to Vancouver, B. C. Among the visitors are United States Pension Commissioner E. F. Ware, Captain C. B. A. Loftier, U. S. A„ retired, who has been doorkeeper of the White House since March 7, Major E. S. Johnson, custodian of the Lincoln monument at Springfield, III., and the Rev. D. B. Shney of Emporia, Kan., chaplain in chief of the Grand Army. It appears tliut one of the objections to the ratification of the treaty whicli carried weight In the senate was thai the Panama Caual company did not come to a previous arrangement with the Colombian government for thC transfer of the concession. Mrs. Hilsrow was driven on several miles by her captors and then taken through a cornfield to a deserted farm house. Here she was Imprisoned in the cellar for the greater port of the night. In some manner she escaped and reached home, but is a raving maniac and may die. The husband has offered $1,000 reward for the capture of the kidnapers. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind As the price 18 low The action taken by the senate moreover seems to have been influenced by tlie.communication mnde by the Amer lean minister in which the introduction of any amendments to the treaty was objected to. $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through its use is considerable. Borne other articles in onr o Coffee, per lb  Juno Coffee, best on the market, per lb .25 ' Charles F. Hand. the first man to enlist In the Union army, Is among the advance guard of the army of the Potomac. He enlisted on April 15, 1881, at Ratavla, X. Y. big Grocery stock call for special mention by reason of their eordness and cheapness. But the beat way to test our statements 1s to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. . .36 There Is Rood reason to suppose that the majority of the members of the senate regard the Spooner amendment to build a canal by the Nicaragua route if the Panama route was rejected by Colombia as a mere threat on the part of the United States. They are con vlnced that the Nlenraguan project is impossible and that the United State! will again deal with Colombia. Tramp Held Up a Train. Holvoke, Mass., Aug. 18.—The eleventh week of the papermakers' strike finds it rapidly going to pieces. The work'rs of Riverside Mill, No. 1, returned to work this morning. Holyoke Strike a Failure. Erie, Pa., Aug. 18.—A tramp thirty years old, who guve his name as Thomas Ryan, held up a train on the Lake Shore near rainesville. After knocking the engineer senseless he was overpowered by n railroad detective and the fireman and locked up at Painesvilie. Ryan's weapon was a heavy piece of coal which he hurled through trte cab window. It struck the engineer 011 the head, knocking him to the floor. The train was stopped by the tlreinan. Ryan was attempting to force his way through the door of the express car when he was overpowered by a railroad detective and the tireman. He put up a desperate fight. BRENNAN and ROBERTS Vegetables, all kinds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens TEMPERANCE DELEGATES. Diamonds In Liberia. Left This Morning, to Attend State London, Aug. 18.—The republic of Liberia, which, as an experiment in behalf*of the negro, has not been much to boast- of, may have better times in store as a new field for white enterprise. A few days ago it was officially stated by Mr. Hayman, the consul general of the republic in London, that diamonds had been discovered In the country, and following this it is now announced that a prospecting party, sent out by the West African Gold Concessions company, limited, has returned with fine specimens of corundum in the form of both rubles and sapphires. *2 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Convention. The delegates to the State C. T. A. U. convention from this city leave this afternoon for Shamokin, where the convention will open on Wednesday and last two days. W L. Pace, Esq., of this cyiy, is president of the State union and kill preside at the Shamokhi convention. The 'total abstinence societies of thatVace have made extensive preparations for the entertainment of the delegates. The following from this city will attend: W. L. Pace, J. J. Kane, Joseph Cohen, J. J. McHale, of the St. Aloysius society; M. W. Morris, of the Father Mathew society; ohn Howley, of St. John's cadets; Edward J. Hart, of the St. Aloysius Juvenile 1-eague; Miss Moran and Miss Pace, of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the St. Aloysius society. They will be accompanied by Rev. Father J. P. O'Malley, who is spiritual adviser of the union, and who will attend the ses- Shoes is one of our leading lines. See us before you buy. Wo can give you best value and upto-date Shoes. Lawience, Mass., Aug. 18.—The Indications are that practically eve-y large mill here will close this week for a period of two weeks. More Idle Mills. Smoke and Chew GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT, Rejection of Treaty Causes Excite- "I had a running sore on my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took away the burning and itching instantly and quickly effected permanent cure." C. W. Lenhart, Bowling Greaa, Ohio. ment at Colon, Colon, Colombia, Aug. 18.—All Colon and the Isthmus of Panama Is in a fever of excitement and widespread disappointment at the rejection of the canal treaty by the Colombian senate. EVANS BROS Money Order Printing Bide. High authorities oil the Isthmus express the opinion that President Roosevelt may possibly Insist on the right of the United States to purchase the canal enterprise from the French company, Colombia already having sanctioned the sale, and then take Immediate steps to show Colombia that the United States is determined to go through with the matter, at the same time in forming the Colombian government that the obstncles in the way of the transfer—namely, the questions of money and the sovereignty and jurisdiction over the territory involved, etc., are questions for subsequent settlement and possible arbitration at The Hague. Washington, Aug. 18.—-The postmaster general has canceled all the bids for prlntiug in connection with the money order system except that 011 which the award to Paul Herman for money order forms was made. The new advertisement will call for bids for printing about 000 money order forms on paper without a water mark. The last specifications required a special water mark,_tlius coufiniug the bidding to a limited number of firms able to obtain tills special mark. The new money order forms will be on paper of the best quality, but will not have the distinctive mark. Chinese Famine About Ended. London, Aug. 18.—According to mail advices from Hongkong, missionaries returning from the famine district 1n Kwangsl province, south China, report that the conditions there have improved. The harvest had commenced nud the free distribution of cereals had ceased in many plnces early In July. It was expected that the necessity for further distributions of food would disappear entirely in a few weeks from that time. PENN 44 and 46 S. Main St. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New Y6rk Stock Markets furnished by M. & Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. For WEDDINGS CIaimap* f For FUNERALS rlOWW* I \"'J sn New York, Aug. 18, 1903. High. Low. Clos. .118% 117 imi 65 62% 63% . 90% 89% 90% . 43% 47% 48 . 85 83% 84 . 36% 34% 36% . 18% 17% 18% .147% 145 145% . 33 29% 31% .167 167 167 . 44% 44% 44% .108 107 108 .136% 135% 135% .116% 115% 115% . 97% 95% 9.5% . 47% 46% 47 . 64% 63% 64% .125% 124% 124% . 31% 30% 30% . 25 24% 24% .126% 125% 125% , 23% 22% 23% 58 56% 56% 82 82 82 24% 23% 24% 85 84% 85 47% 45 46 , 8% 8 8% 78% 76% 76% 38% 37% 37% 53% 51 51% 52% 50% 50% 96 95% 95% 29% 27% 28% 24% 24 24% 73% 72% 73% Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (d£w phoneDM J-B.CMPENTER) exeter it. ixetir ion Tobacco Sugar  Atchison ... Atchison, pf, Brook Trac. B. & O. ...... sions "Get the Habit," smoke "Spaniolas" Save Your for Valuable Presents Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West. Spanioia, 5c Cigar at Gillespie's only. Helsingfors, Aug. 18.—A terrible accident has occurred on Lake Tykojarvl. The upper deck of a vessel conveying people from church collapsed and forty persons were drowned or killed, and many others were Injured. Forty Finlanders Killed St Paul When the stomach is overloaded; Then food is taken into It that fails to digest, it decays and inflames the mucous membrane, exposes the nerves and causes the glands to secret mucin, instead of the natural juices of digestion. This is called catarrh of the stomach. For years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach, caused by indigestion. Doctors and medicines failed 10 benefit me, until I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.—J. R. Rhea, Coppell, Tex. Sold by T. J. Yates. Catarrh of the Stomach. Rock Island . D. & H  K. & T. pf. .. L. & N  Man. El  Met. Trap. .. Mo. Pacific .. So. Pacific .. Norf. & West N. Y. Central Erie .... O. & W. Penna. Collision Kills One, Injures Many. Sale Now On Other people think that Colombia will soon recognize the seriousness of her mistake in rejecting the treaty, as the United States and the European nations will surely lost? no time in forcing a settlement of the claims of Colombia.Chicago, Aug. 18.—In a head on collision between two passenger trains on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway near Long lake one trainman received injuries which resulted in his death, an engineer and fireman were probably fatally Injured and a number of persons were more or less seriously hurt. Many of the victims were Chlcagoans on their way to and from the Wisconsin lake resorts. Farmer Killed By a Blast. Made by Local Union No. 59, Wllkea-B*rre. Pa. Fhis is your gain and our loss. But as we have profited nicely by your patronage, we take this opportunity to show our appreciation. Don't fail to get some of the bargains. Middletown, N. Y., Aug. 18.—William Ramsey, a farmer, was killed in his hay field near Otisville by n stone thrown from a blast 011 the Erie railroad, a quarter of a mile away. Senor Oscar Teran, one of the congressmen for the Isthmus, writing to a friend here about a week ago said: "The opinion of the senate, as far as It Is possible to judge, is opposed to ratification. and probably the treaty will lie rejected on the ground that it Is an open Tlolatlon of the constitution of the republic, which does not provide for a cession of territory or sovereignty. If the treaty is rejected by the senate that will be an end of it. If it is passed by the senate it must go to the house of representatives, as ratification, according to our laws, must be accorded by both houses." Instead of buying new are brick for that stove, buy fireclay. J. E. Patterson A. Co. New York, Aug. 18.—H. A. Gudger of North Carolina, United States consul general at Panama, Colombia, arrived on board the steamer Yucatan from Colon. Consul Gudger Arrive*. T. A. DURKIN. Pacific Mail 'Reading:*... Philippine Stamps Not Good Here. 1 lot of Boys' Wash Blouse Suits, good value 75c; price 39o Bed Spreads, regular 75c grade; our sale price 45c Reading, pf. So. Ry  Washington, Aug. 18.—The post office department has ordered that on aud after Oct. 1 the United States postage stamps overprinted "Philippines" shall not be accepted for postage on matter mailed within the United States, and United States postage stamps without the Philippine overprint shall not be accepted in tlie Philippine Islands. DeWitt is the Name, So. Ry., pf. Tenn. C. & I Leather ...... When you go to buy Witch Hazel Salvo, look for the name DeWitt on every box. The pure, unadulterated Witch Hazel Is used In making De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, which is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, boils, eczema and piles. The popularity of DeWitt's Witch Haz61 Salve, due to its many cures, has caused numerous worthless counterfeits to be placed on the market. The genuine bears the name of E. C. De- Witt & Co., Chicago. Sold by Thos. J. Yates. A Complete Line of Groceries. 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Skirts, deep flounce, trimmed with 6-inch lace laid on dust ruflle; worth 89c; sale price .50c 50c Shirt Waists, yours for 25c 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 For over.30 years Union Pacific Wabash, pf. C. F. I  Dr. RICHTER'S , World-"Renowned FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE. Amal. Copper IVop e's Gas Texas Pacific XT. S. Steel .. "Anchor" Pain Expeller ACTION EXPLAINED. Bnyonne, N. J.. Aug. 18.—Mrs. Carrie Nation was locked up hare last evening, charged with disorderly conduct. She collected a crowd by haranguing on a street corner and then ran around among the men, striking cigars, pipes nnd cigarettes from their mouths until a policeman arrested her. Carrie Nation Locked Up. U. S. Steel, pf. View Taken by Senate Contrary to BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, J pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Washington, Aug. 18.—The report ot the rejection of the canal treaty by the Colombian congress is confirmed. Views of Government, A man bought a. property and another rented one withotit first seeing G. B. Thompson. They might have done much better as to location or price if they had not made these mistakes, as Mr. Thompson carrlcs much the largest line of real estate lor sale and for rent of anybody In the city. Call on him for particulars. Serlou* Mistakes. bu proven to be theBejtthcraU tor Ladies' and Children's Sunbonnets, all colors, worth 20. oenta; our saW price. 10c 50o Umbrellas; sale prioe.. .35o 1 lot 50c Girdle' Corsets; sale price 25c Notice to Stockholders. The reason given for the rejection of the treaty by the Colombian senate, It is said here, was the alleged encroach ment on Colombian sovereignty which, its opponents contended, would result from the treaty. This information is contained in a dispatch Just received by Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge d'affaires, from Foreign Minister Ilicos at Bogota. This dispatch shows that in Its present form the treaty was absolutely unacceptable to the senate for jtUe rousgu above gtgted asd that it bad Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,w. VARIOUS Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25c. and 50c. at all druggists A special meeting of the btoekhoMerf of the Pittston Slate Co. will be held at their office Saturday, Sept. 12, 1903, at 9 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of passing upon and adopting by-laws for the regulation and government of the company. Maniac's Ninth Victim Dead. Wlnfleld, Kan., Aug. 18.—Otis Carter, a billposter, one of the persons shot by Gilbert Twlgg, an insane man, at a band concert last week, has just died, being the ninth victim to succumb. Everett Ridgway 1s dying. The other twenty-five wouuded will recover. All Delivered at Tour Residence. F. W- Richter & Co. 215 Pearl Street, or through THE MAGNET A blessing alike to young and old, Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Nature's specific for dysentery, diarrhoea and summer complaint. C. M. Hileman, Seii'y. Union Club Pure Old Rya WhlskSb Guaranteed. Leading brand In the Tal ley. 8. J. FREEMAN, Both phones. New York. T. A. DURKIN. Refrigerators, at Ash's. 45 S. 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