Pittston Gazette

              V it. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM Is the paper that is read by the whole family. The GAZETTE enters more homes In Plttston and vicinity than all out-of-town papers combined. WEATHER INDICATION*. J Forecaet Until 1p.m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Occasional showers tonight and Friday.53d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1S-0 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I n TD A ft U'C! FORTY OENTS A MONTH. ( O C AUJJJO. RELIANCE HELD LEAD FHOM DEGINNING MUST TAKE OATH. AMERICAN CONSUL ASSASSINATED Special Sale! Employee* of Government Printing Office Given a Surprise. =WE H0LD= Washington, Aug. 27.—A new move has been made in the government printing office trouble, which win caused by the reinstatement of W. A. Miller, the assistant foreman of the binding department, who was dismissed because be bad been expelled from the union. it to be the duty of every brewer to put oil tho market Odd Lots of Odds and Ends I Read This List of Values I Children's fine Gauze Vosts 2c Boys' Summer Wash Suits; a bargain for 39c a suit Beer Well Brewed Beer Well Fermented Beer Sufficenfly Aged Beer Absolutely Pure An order just lBsued requires all those employees of the printing office who have not done so to appear before n notary public and take oath of allegiance, which requires them to uphold the constitution and laws of the United States. The order came just before the end of the day's work, and twentyflve heads of departments in the office took the oath at once. All the employees will be called upon to do so at once. Not Enough Wind For a Good Yacht Race Today. A Horrible Tragedy in Beirut This Morning. Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, well made, 39c each 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 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00; your choice 50c 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 One lot Children's Muslin Drawers, all sizes, very special price for the week 9c "And that is just exactly what we adhere to. That is how we increase the cost of our brewing. Why pay the same for The order probably emanated from the president. Of that there is little doubt, although Public Printer Palmer would not acknowledge It. It is known that the president haR been going very thoroughly Into the questions and facts raised by the contention over the Miller case. SIX KNOTS AT ONE TIME, BUT DIED DOWN AFTERWARD. WILLIAM C. MAGELSSEN SLAIN WHILE RIDING IN HIS CARRIAGE common beer when you can have STEGMAIERS FOll THE ASKING. We have wagons located at our Pittston depot for bottle beer delivery exclusively. Your order will receive prompt attention. Oue of the (nets he discovered early in his investigations was that the thousands of persons employed in what is known as piece work and those paid a stipulated sum per diem had never been required to take the oath that is administered to those who are appointed to places for which stipulated annual salaries are appropriated by congress.Minister Leishman Sent News in Brief Cable From Reliance Finished First, But Not Within the Time Just usb the mail or 'phone and wo will do the rest. Allowed for the Race. Constantinople to the State Department. 50 pieces Nottingham Lace Cnrtains; greatest value ever offered for 39c a pair. r STEGMAIER BREWING COMPANY, IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE This fnct was developed by the assertion that the binders if they did go on strike would not be- violating an oath, and they could not be charged with conspiring to hinder the operations of the national government. PEOPLE'S STORE Washington, Aug. 27. — Minister Leishman, the United States represen tative to Turkey, cabled the State department this morning from Constantinople that the American vice-consul at Beirut, Syria, William C. Magelssen, had been assassinated while riding in his carriage. Minister Leishman further stated that he had immediately called on the Turkish government for the prompt punishment of the assassin, bOt gave no further particulars as to the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. No press dispatches had been received about the assassination, indicating that the government had placed a censorship on the news. Mr. Magels- sen, the slain vice consul, was a native of Minnesota, and was appointed from that State on Sept. 20, 1899, Highlands, N. J., Aug. 27—At 10 o'clock this morning the wind was flat and the prospects for a race between the yachts today were rather dubious. minutes. The wind has freshened to nearly six knots. WIIKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 12.50—The yachts are now on tho starboard tack. The Reliance is still increasing her lead to the windward. She is now about four miles from the outer mark. The order has created consternation among the lenders of tho union because they look upon it as evidence that the president intends to shortly decide that their charges against Miller are not well founded and that he must be permitted to remain until he becomes unfit to do the work he was hired to perform or Is guilty of some serious infraction of the rules of the service or is accused of an infamous crime. Beirut Is in Syria and has a population of about 120,000. Acting Secretary of the. Navy Darling says that as yet no orders have been issued dispatching American warships to Asiatic waters. The American minister to Turkey, Mr. Leishman, is a Pennsylvania man. He was sent to Turkey in 1900. As soon as the State Department shall request it, the Navy Department Is ready to send the entire European squadron to Beirut. The European squadron Is now at Villefrance. 10.21—Both yachts have reached the lightship, the Shamrock being the first to drop its tow. The wind Is about three knots an hour at the lightship. EVANS BROS. vp-prices The Reliance was about six minutes ahead at the turning of the outer mark. The atmosphere is very hazy. 10.30—The committee boat has signalled that the course is southeast, 15 miles to the windward and return. 2.39—The Reliance is just seen coming out of the haze, on the run homo, with the mainsail, starboard and spinaker top out. The Shamrock is not yet visible. 10.40—The haze is lifting. The sea is smooth. The wind is from three to three and one-half knots. A large fleet of excursion boats is out. Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $5.00 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 Fruit Jar Iiubbers, doz. 4c and 5c Hire's Root Beer Ex 3 for .50 Perfection Boot Beer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and Java Coffee, per lb  Juno Coffee, best-en the market, per lb 2.45—The Shamrock has just been picked up out of the haze, far astern of the Reliance. BASEBALL. 11.05—Both yachts handicapped at start, and crossed the line as follows: Reliance, 11.02. Shamrock, 11.02. 3.03 — On the homeward run, the yachts got into soft spots and it looked as If the Reliance would have to flgiit time allowance. Games Played Yesterday In the Natlonal and American Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Brooklyn — Philadelphia, 3; Brooklyn, 6. At Boston—New York. 6; Boston, 6. Second game—New York, 3; Boston, a. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. It was a remarkable fight for the start. Barr had the Englishman to leeward when the starting gun was fired, and he stood down on the other side of the lightship, so that both were compelled to come about and stand back around the eastern end of the lightship in order to cross the lino. Barr was to the weather, and while not able to stand across the line before the handicap gun was fired, he so effectually killed the Englishman's wind by his move that he was across the line at least a minute before the Englishman. As the yachts stood out to sea, the Reliance stood higher in the wind and gained on the Shamrock. ALL FOR TOM JOHNSO POWDER MILL EXPLODED 3.10—The yachts are now about six miles from the finish. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and butter bread than any other kind As the price is low $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the 8aving through it* nee is considerable. borne other articles in onr BIG GROCERY STOCK 3.20—The off-shore wind is extremely light and it Is now a question whether or not the yachts can finish within the time limit. Cleveland's Mayor Named for or by Acclamation. ivern- w. h. p,c. w. l. p.c. Pittsburg. 72 37 .661 Brooklyn, 59 55 .491 Chicago... 66 44 .596 Boston.... 45 59 . 432 New York 65 45 .691 St. Louis. 38 73 .342 Cincinnati 58 49 .542 Phlla'phla33 67 . 330 Columbus, O., Aug. 27.—Tom iL. Johnison was nominated for governor of Ohio by the Democratic state convention. The Johnson programme wns carried out completely, although the opposition obstructed the proceedings with minority reports for some hours. 4.00—The Reliance may be just able to pinch across the finish line before 4.30, when the time limit expires, but this is very daubtl 1. AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Philadelphia — Boston, 3; Philadelphia, 0. At Detroit—Chicago, 3; Detroit, 4. At New York — Washington, 2; New York, 1. At Cleveland—8t. Louis, 4; Cleveland, 12. STANDING OP THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. Two Men Injured at Gracedale and One May Die. . .35 call for special mention by reason of their firo( dness and cheapness. But the best way to test onr stai omenta Is to send us an order and prove that we have just what wo advertise. 4.07—From a careful observation off shore, the Publishers' Press correspondent can state definitely that, barring a heavy wind, the Reliance will not finish within the time limit. Vegetables, all kinds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens The name of John L. Zimmerman of Springfield was not presented for the gubernatorial nomination, and every nomination on the state ticket, Including Mayor Tom L. Johnson for governor, was made by acclamation. The pressing mill of the Enterprise PowJer Co.'s plant at Gracedale, on the mountain between Fairview and Glen Summit, was destroyed by an ex. plosion this morning at 10 o'clock. The cause of the explosion is not known. Two men were injured—Oliver Dickinson, of Fairview, and George Decker, of Solomon's Gap. Dickinson was within the building and Decker without, nearby, when the explosion happened. Decker's injuries are for the most part slight, he having been hit with flying debris, yet not so dangerously but that he could walk to his home. Dickinson is burned practically over his entire body. The building in which the powder exploded was almost completely wrecked. Both men injured by the accident are married, Decker being a young man and having only one child, whereas Dickinson has a large family. BRENNAN and ROBERTS Boston. .. 6S 39 . 636 New York 62 62 .600 Phlla'phlatil 47 .5l» St. I,ouls. 49 66 .467 Cleveland. 60 50 .645 Chicago... 60 60 . 465 Detroit.... 64 63 .606 Wash'ton. 36 72 .327 42 N. MAIN. Next to £agle Hotel 11.40—After about 40 minutes' sailing, Reliance increased her lead to about a minute and a half. 4.13—The Shamrock is more than fifteen minutes astern of the Reliance. Shoes is one of onr leading lines. See us before you buy. We can give you best value ancl upto-date Shoes. ■4.30—The race was declared off, the yachts failing to reach the home line within the time limit. The minority report on rules and order of business, which was Intended to omit the Indorsement of a senatorial candidate, was defeated by a vote of 211 yeas to 448 nays, which was considered a test vote between Johnson and Zimmerman, after all the contested seats had been decided In favor of the former. 12.05—The Reliance kept increasing her lead until it is now about threo The Massachusetts Badly Damaged. New York, Aug. 27.—The battle ship Massachusetts has gone Into dry dock at the Brooklyn nnvy yard. For the first time the injuries her hull sustained by striking Egg rock, near Bar Hnrbor. Me., on Aug. 12, were exposed. From a hole In the starboard garboard stroke water cuine as from a geyser. This puncture Is back from the bow about one-sixth of the ship's length. It extends three and n half feet across the plate, and Its grentegt width Is fonr Indies. Almost directly opposite this rent on the port side of the keel are two bad punctures. Back of these points minor injuries dot the underbody of the ship on both sides all the way to the stern. Smoke and Chew MACEDONIAN HORRORS. The pills that are potent In their acition and pleasant in their effect are DeWftt's Little Early Risers. W. S. Philpot, of Albany, Ga., says: "During a bilious attack I took one. Small as it was, it did me more good than calomel blue-mass or any other pills I ever took and at the same time it affected me pleasantly. Little Early Risers are certainly an ideal pill." Sold by Thos. J. Yates. Potent Pill Pleasure, Insurgents and Soldiers Vie With Each Other in Committing Atrocities. EVANS BROS Berlin, Aug., 27.—The Lokal Anzelger declares that the Macedonians Intend to let loose an Asiatic plague of cholera and small pqx bacilla In Constantinople and threaten to poison the river from which the town's water supply is derived and make the Turkish capital a horror spot on an unprecedented scalo. The Sultan is in a state of panic, as a result of this plot, and lias ordered extraordinary precautions taken In regard to the water supply. The ticket nominated Is as follows: Governor, Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland; lieutenant governor, Frank B. Nlles of Toledo; attorney general, Frank S. Monnett of Columbus; state treasurer, V. J. Dahl of Washington Courthouse; auditor, Charles A. Kloeb of Wapakoneta; commissioner of schools, J. H. 8eerlst of Otta,wa; member board of public works, W. B. Jones of Ironton; supreme Judge, E. J. Dempsey of Cincinnati. John H. Clarke of Cleveland was Indorsed for United States senator. 44 and 46 S.Main Sf. PfNN For WEDDINGS CIAHI... I For FUNERALS "lOWBlS I SCHOONER SUNK IN COLLISION. Just what you want in flor&l decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-CMPENTEII, EXETER IT. EIETERI0M Pictures and Framing. Pursell's Art Store. Five Members of the Crew and a Pas- Tobacco Vierma, Aug. 27.—A black-edged Issue of the Macedonian journal, Autonomy, names 65 villages destroyed aild the inhabitants massacred by Turkish troops, with shameful atrocities. A great Macedonian meeting waJs held at. Sofia and called upon the Roumanians and Servians to help the cause. There is a movement on foot to beg the Pope's intervention, as eastern Christendom is leaving the Macedonians ir. the lurch. New Blank Books in large variety and price at RUGGLES' BOOK STORE, Broad St senger Were Lost. Freeport, N. Y., Aug. 27.—For some time the disappearance from many of the rooms of the Woodcleft inn of vurtous small articles has been n source of annoyance to the patrons and managers of the hotel. A pet squirrel belonging to Mrs. H. C. Van Riper became frightened and in attempting to run through a door was caught and Injured. Investigation of the squirrel's nest followed, and the missing articles were found. Among the articles wus a comb lost by Sirs. Pitney, a two dollar bill lost by Mr. James Fey, a diamond pin the proiierty of Miss Livingstone and other stolen articles. Pet Squirrel a Thief. Stonlngton, Conn., Aug. 27. — Tho steamer Maine, of the Stonlngton Line, arrived this morning from New York, with the crew of the three-masted schooner John W. Booth, which was In collision at 9.50 last night with the steamer Whitney, bound for Boston from New York. The schooner was sunk. Five of the crew and one passenger were drowned. Captain Thomas, of the schooner, was picked up by the Whitney and taken to Boston. Save Your Tickets for Valuable Presents The platform adopted contained 4,000 words, but in the following paragraph was the only reference to national interests:Kansas City Platform Favored. T. A. Durkln Is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'Ellte and all our goods. We guarantee them medicinally pure. Rochester-Distilling Co. a2tf Special CleaningUpValues at The Magnet "Assembled In convention at Columbus, preparatory to the state election of we, the Democrats of Ohio, reaffirming the declaration on national issues in our platform of 1002, adopted at Sandusky, hereby renew our allegiance to the Democratic party of the nation and again avow our devotion to the principles of its Inst national platform. We accordingly condemn colonialism and Imperialism, denounce trusts nnd trust fostering tariffs, repudiate government by injunction and oppose financial monopoly, together with every other legalized monopoly and legalized privilege. Adhering to these principles of the Kansas City platform, we repeat our condemnntloii of all efforts to renounce or Ignore them." Potatoes 25c peck, at Giles". lload This List. Many Save Time and Money. More Like Them. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. It is not an Infrequent thing for graduates of other business colleges to lake a post-graduate course at the Sqranton Business College, in order to fit them for a position. Had they come to us first they would have saved time, money and humiliation. We'll send you our circulars, terms, etc., for the asking. Fall term begins Sept. 1. Buck & Whltmore, proprietors, Adams avenue and Linden street, Scranton, Pa. Made by Local Union No. 59, Wllkes-Barre, Pa. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. Try Some of Our Pork Sausage. Very fine quality, home made. Chicago Cash Meat Market. North Main street, opposite William. Ladies' Stock Collars, most attractive styles, worth 25c and 50c; yonr choice 5c. New York. Aiik. 27, 1903. .115% 115% 115% . 62% f.2 62% . 88% 88% 88% 44% 44% 44% , 8274 82 82% . 33 33 33 16% 16% 16% 140% 139% 140% 27% 26% 27 162 162 162 104% 104 104% ,134' 134 134 93% 93% 93% 44% 44% 44% 62% 62% 62% 120% 120% 120% 29% 29% 29% 23% 23% 123% 123 55% 54% 22% 22 83% 83% 42 41% 8 7% 75% 75% 35 31% 83% 83% 53 53 48% 47% 26 26 32% 32% 22% 22% 70% 69% Ladies' Cambric Corset Covers, only 8 cents. Sugar  Atchison ... Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. B. & O. ... The Weirs. N. H„ Aug. 27.—The feature ut the New Hampshire Veterans' association camp yesterday was the presence of Lieutenant General Nelson A.' Miles, retired, who was a special guest and spoke at the afternoon camptire. A salute of seventeen guns was Ilred in his honor, and he was accorded a most enthusiastic greeting. General Miles qonflned his remarks chiefly to reminiscences of the civil war and paid tribute to the part taken In that struggle by the troops from New England. Miles Addresses Veteran*. At a meeting of the Luzerne prison board, this afternoon, the resignation of Griffith Pritchard, a prison keeper, was accepted, and Cornelius Burrier, of Miner's Mills, was appointed to fill the Prison Keeper Appointed. T. A. DURKIN. 1 lot Ladies' Colored Mercerized Underskirts, assorted, accordeon pleated and ruffled, worth 11.75 and $2.00; your choice now 39c. Clios. & Ohio C. & G. West, St. Paul  W. L. Krise's Bicycle Store. Children's Fast Black Hose, regular value 10c; here now at 5c. 35 South Main street. New phone. vacancy. A Complete Line ot Groceries. Rock Island D. & H. ... Complete line of hunting goods, such as guns, shells, coats, vests, pants, belts, leggings, etc. The people are naked to determine whether all state Interests are tCr~Be sacrificed for the re-election of Hanna as senator. Rag Carpet, the 25c kind; here 'or 19 cents. For over."to years Croquet Sets at special low [Dricos; 48c, 75c, etc. Man. El L. & N. Headquarters for sporting goods, such as foot halls, basket ball's, punching bags, boxing gloves, uniforms, etc. The platform also says Dr. RICHTER'S World-"Renown«d FINE WINES AND LIQUORS MCD. Pacific . So. Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. V. Central Eric  "Until United States senators are required by amendment of the federal constitution to be elected by popular vote nominations of candidates for United States senator should be made by state conventions." FOR FAMILY USE. Infants' Lawn Caps, all at onehalf regular price from 5c. Ladies' Percale "Wrappers, are trimmed with deep flounce and capos, finished with braid, worth $1.00 and $1.25; while they last they are yours for 50c. 1 lot Leghorn Hats, worth 89c; our sale price 8c. Key fitting, carpet sweeper and wringer repairing, scissors sharpened, umbrellas repaired and re-covered. "Anchor" Pain Epller Bath, Me., Aug. 27.*-Tlie Elizabeth Palmer, the second largest sailing vessel in the world ajid the largest five master, has been launched from the yard of Percy & Small. She will sail for a coal port the last of tills week. The Palmer cost about $135,000 all fitted and will carry ft,000 tons of coal. Large Sailing Vessel Launched 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 O. & W  Penna.  Reading .... So. Railway . Sa. Ry„ pf. .. Tenn. C. & I, Leather . Satisfaction guaranteed 123% 53% We make good window screens. J. E. Patterson & Co. William Jennings Bryan by special resolution was invited to Kpeak in Ohio in support of these declarations of principles. hu xiroven to be the Beat there li for 22 % 83% 41% Bethlehem, Pa., Aug. 27.—Owing to the breaking of the rope of a ladder on which he was working, Jacob Turner, a painter, aged 46 years, was precipitated a distance of 75 feet, being instantly killed. His body was terribly mangled by coming in contact with obstructions in descending. Painter Fell to Death, Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c. FAMOUS Rheumatic Complaints. The Blue River on a Rampage. 1 lot Huck Towels, good large sizes, fringed, only 4c each. Union Pacific- Wabash. pf. . West. Union C. P. I  7% 75% 34% 83 % 53 Goodwin 8hort $1,000,000. Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 27.— Great volumes of water are pouring down the Blue river, and the current was never known before to be so swift Much driftwood Is floating down. The river continues to rise at n rapid rate. The water now reaches the fourteen foot gauge. No trains have reached Manhattan from the north since Saturday. . . . . 1 lot Best filo and twisted Embroidery silk, our special price a skein 2 cents. Philadelphia, Aug. 27.—Howard T. Goodwin, confidential man for Cassatt & Co.. who committed suicide last December In his office In the Arcade building, misappropriated $1,000,000, according to- the allegations of a bill in equity just filed by John G. Johnson, Mtuijiel for the firm of brokers. Only 2So. and 30o. at all druggist* or through All Delivered at Tour Residence, Amal. Copper . Texas Pacific . Car & Foundry U. S. Steel ... 48% 2 fi F. A'. Richtir & Co. 215 Pearl Street, — MAGNET 32U "Get the Habit," smoke "Spanlolas." T. A. DURKIN. U. S. Steel, pf. 69% New York. 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones. Spaniola, 5c Cigar1 at Gillespie's only. 87 a Mail St., Pittgton.