Pittston Gazette

              MlUlmx.JJlk (fealtetf WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight; warmer In tlie northwestern portions. For th« P«opl* of Vicinity, Pltuton and ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1SS0 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HART IMS. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I (! D A Pli'S! FORTY OKNTtt A MONTH, f O r AuM. JETT SENTENCED TO DIE. MASKED MEN HOLD UP TRAIN CONFERENCES WITH THE SULTAN HAY-HERRAN PACT DEAD REFUNDING OPERATIONS PEOPLE'S STORE Purpose is to Work Out a Scheme of Which Many Men Were Killed. He Took Part In Kentucky Feud In Constantinople, Sept. 23.—The ministers of the P&wers here are in almost continuous conference with the Sultan at Yieldiz Kiosk. This fact is taken to have a most favorable significance as bearing on the Balkan situation. It is said that the conferences have as their object the working out of some scheme for the early pacification of the disturbed districts. The situation, however, is still regarded as dangerous, as none of the schemes yet broached take intd account the insurgents, who refuse to accept half-way measures. Pacification in Disturbed Districts. Cynthlana, Ivy., Sept. 23.—The Jury In the cnse of Curtis Jett, charged with the murder of Town Marshal Cockrill in Jackson, Ky., on J-uly 21, 1902, late last evening gave a verdiqt of guilty ahd fixed the punishment at death. The ALWAYS CHEAPEST , ALWAYS RELIABLE ALWAYS ONE PRICE Secretary Shaw Announces That They Will Be Renewed to $20,000,000. Good Exchanged 8hots With Ex- Time Limit Expires Without press Messenger. a Word From Bogota. The reading of the verdict did not affect Jett, but his brother was much distressed. Elijah McKlnney served aa foreman of the Jury, and after the delivering of the verdict to the court the Jury was polled. Thing's Tiffs Week we offer the following special lotas Washington, Sept. 23.—Secretary Shaw authorizes the statement that, owing to a scarcity of two per cent, bonds, both for circulation and as security for government deposits, he will renew the refunding operations to the extent of $20,000,000, in accordance with a previous circular. Of the total issue of $517,000,000 two per cent, bonds, the treasury already holds for circulation and for deposits $480,000,- 000. The secretary also authorizes the statement that he will redeem five per cent, bonds maturing Feb. 1, 1904, paying interest to maturity. Formal instructions to the sub-treasuries authorizing them to redeem the bonds on presentation will be issued today. Lot 1—Men's extra heavy Blue Denim Overalls for 45c a pair. Lot 2—Extra large White Crochet Bedspreads for 98c each. Lot 3—Boys' Heavy Fast Black Ribbed Hose, all sizes, 12ic pair. Lot 4—1 case 11-4 heavy Blankets; we have them iu white, grey and tan, for 98 cents a pair. Lot 5—1 bale of heavy unbleached muslin, the regular (5c quality for 5c a yard. Lot 6—Ladies' Muslin Gowns, a well made garment nicely trimmed with embroidery, for 50c. THEN BLEW OPEN SAFE. POLITICS ARE TO BLAME. of life cost money; but somethings cost' more than others. Not all things are good. There are exceptions to every rule. But there is no exception to the acception in the matter of beer. There is good beer and bad beer; costly beer and cheap beer; and some beer so bad that it does not deserve the name of beer at all. We claim that Stegmaier's Beer is the purest, richest, and finest beer in the market today. It has stood the test of time and its superior excellence has never been surpassed. Order a case from our cold storage at once and be convinced. The death sentence was then read to Jett by Clerk T. J. Robinson, after which Jett was given over to the custody of the deputy sheriffs. Colonel Blimton, .Tett's lawyer, will file a motion for a new trial at once, and if the motion is overruled he will go to the court of appeals in Frankfort. A Report Reaches Washington That President Marroquin Has Been Empowered to Negotiate New Treaty. Nicaragua Route May Now Be Taken Train is Supposed to Carry Large 8ums of Money in Express Pack- Vienna, Sept. 23.—The Die Zelt's correspondent at Kirk-Kilissa, in Eastern Turkey, says the authorities of that district have distributed arms to the Mohammedans, declaring that the Powers have given the Sultan carte blanche, and ordering them to exterminate the Bulgarian inhabitants. Fifty villages in that district have been destroyed.ages, But Officials Say That the Robbers Got Notning. Washington, Sept. 23.—The date for the exchange of ratifications of the Ilay-Herran Panama canal treaty expired at midnight with absolutely nothing done toward ratification by the Colombian congress so far as either the state department or Dr. Thomas Herran, the Colombian charge d'affaires la Washington, has been informed of. Jott, who is said to have slain forty men, was accused in the present case of the assassination of his own cousin. The trial was pressed after Jett had escaped the gallows on his second trial for the murder of Judge J. B. Marcum. The Cockrill murder grew out of a feud started In 1832 about the marrlago of Miss Virginia Bulton and William Sewull of Jackson. During the last two years, it is said, twenty-seven persons hare been murdered both by the Hargls and Cockrill factions, which took opposite sides. Jett sided with the Iiargls combination. St. Joseph, Mo., Slept 23.—Four masked men at 10 o'clock last night held up west bound Burlington and MissouVi River train No. 41 five miles north of this city. The safe in the express car was dynamited and the car wrecked. Officials of the road say the safe contained but little money. Other reports lay it contained from $0,000 to $10,000. Everything in the safe was taken, and the men escaped in the darkness with horses. A posse was organized and is in pursuit of the bandits. CABINET RUMORS. Premier Balfour Seems to Have a Dlf- Dr. Herran authorizes the statement that Colombia has made absolutely no representations of any character to this government looking toward canal negotiations. He firmly believes, however, that his government has not Bucklen'a Arnica Salve. Lot 7—Children's Fleece Lined Ribbed Sleeping Garments, all sizes, for 25 cents. fieult Task on Hand. Has world-wide fame for marvelous turea. It surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns, burns, bolls, sores, felons, ulcers, tetter, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, skin eruptions; infallible for piles. Cure guaranteed.. Only 25c at W. C. Price's and J. H. Houck's, Pittston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. London, Sept., 23.—Premier Balfout to apparently meeting with considerable difficulty in the task of reconstructing his cabinet. It is stated that Mr. Wyndham has been offered the choice of several portfolios,, but has decided jto remain as chief secretary for Ireland.NEW DRESS GOODS—This week we offer some unusual values in New Black Dress Goods. The train was stopped by means of a red light. The engine and express car were uncoupled from the balance ol the train and backed half a mile, where the car was dynamited. The train was In charge of Conductor Harvey, who hurried to the city and gave the alarm. The officers lost no time in organizing and making the start. It was necessary for the entire train to be brought back to the city and a rifew train made up. Attorney Blanton states that be will move for a new trial,tomorrow on the grounds of absent witnesses, absent counsel nnd erroneous rulings. Sentence will then be passed on Jett, and his attorney will be allowed until the November term to file his bill of evidence for the appeal. PEOPLE S STORE. STEGMAIER BREWING COMPANY, Owing to the decision that the Fifth and Sixth army corps of War Secretary Brodrlck's reform scheme shall not be constituted through the lack of the necessary recruits It 1s reported that General Hunter, who was nominated for the command of the Sixth corps, Is to be transferred to India to command either the Bombay or Madras district. This has led to renewed rumors thai General Hunter will succeed Lord Kitchener as commander In chief In India, and the latter will be called home to succeed Mr. Brodrlck as secretary of war. 16 South Main St., Pittston. NEXT TO DBUEY'S. WIIKESBARRE, PA. I ■»■«■««■« !«»»»»»»»« ! Blanton snys Jett has authorized him to say that he has nothing to confess, and hff will make no confession. EVANS BROS. £ PRICES Passengers Panic Stricken. According to meager reports received from the scene of the holdup' at midnight, the Instant the train was stopped two of the robbers climbed Into Jhe engine and with drawn weapons compelled the engineer and fireman to obey orders. One of the men uncoupled the engine and express car from the balance of the train. The party then climbed Into the cab, the engine and c«r were run up the track, nnd the explosion followed. The train-was loaded with pusaengers for the west, and the holdup created a panic. THE ZIEGLER EXPEDITION Favorable Report From Captain Cof- fin, Now In the Far North. Edgartown, Mass., Sept. 28.—The Zlegler expedition has been heard from. A letter received by Mrs. Edwin Coffin from her husband, Captain Edwin CofBn, in command of the expedition's boat America, reports all hands well and that much difficulty was being encountered with close Ice. The letter came by way of Hammerfest, Norway, under date of July 20, and In the course of It Captain Coffin says: BLUE STAMP DAY! Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $5.00 Gr. Sugar, 19 lbs for 1.00 1 pint Fruit Jars, per doz... .45 1 qt. Fruit Jars, por doz 55 2 qt. Fruit Jars, per doz .05 1-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .22 1-2 pint Jolly Glasses, dozen .23 2-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .28 Fruit Jar Eubbers, doz. 4c and 5c Hire's Boot Beer Ex.... 3 for .50 Perfection Eoot Boer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and, Java Coffee, per lb 25 Juno Coffee, best on the market, per lb 35 All this, however, is merely speculation. Much public feeling has been displayed against appointing Mr. Brodrlck to the India office, and It is believed that the difficulty centers In providing secretaries for war and for India.abandoned the project and predicts that before the Colombian congress adjourns the question will be taken up officially between the Bogota and Washington governments. PRESIDENT MARROQTJIN. As soon as the engineer stopped !b response to the red light signals he ■aid his flagman was covered by one of the men, while the others proceeded to the express car and demanded the door be opened. The express messenger refused to comply. After shooting at the car the robbers pried off the door of the car nnd climbed In. Washington, Sept. 28.—The rejection of the recent bids for the money order supplies outside of the blank money order forms recently contracted for has made a saving of $51,000 to the government for the next four years, the new bids which have Just been received aggregating $181,000 as against $232.- 000, the total amount under the bids which First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne recently rejected as excessive. The present total also is $9,000 less than the total paid under the expiring contract for the same supplies. Uncle 8am 8aves Thousand*. "There Is a vessel right ahead, and I will send this by her to you. I caine up to the Ice the 14th and have been trying to find a lead In the Ice ever since. Reached the shores of Nova Zembla last night at 2 p. m. and then turned back and will wait to push In the Ice; longitude 45.30, latitude 75.32. The only ray of hope visible In the canal question in Washington is that a dispatch may have been sent either by Minister Beaupre to the state departmeht or by the Colombian government to Dr. Herran, in which event its delivery would be delayed for several days. If the date is inside of the time limit It to believed that the state department will consider that Colombia is keeping the matter alive. That such a dispatch has been sent Is, however, only the last straw on which Dr. Herran bases his optimism for the present treaty. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind Ae the price ib low $5 per bbl.: $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through its use is consider* abie. Homo othe*- articles in onr BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of thoir sror dness and cheapness. But the best way to test our stat omenta Is to send us an order and prove that wo have just what we advertise. The messenger commenced shooting, but was quickly overpowered, after which the robbers turned their attention to the safe. A charge of dynamite was placed against the door and exploded. The safe door was blown off, but In the explosion one of the robbers was badly hurt. Passengers on the cars, hearing the noise, rushed out of the day coaches and to the express car. The robbers fled Into the fields along the track and escaped. "This Is the farthest north I can get now without going Into close Ice. I am well, and so are all hands, even to the dogs. I am afraid we won't get through until quite late, as It Is a bad year for ice. I have Just written a short letter to Mr. Zlegler. Everything works well on Bhlpboard, and I find the America a fine sea boat." Vegetables, all kinds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens BRENNAN and ROBERTS Shoes is one of our leading lines. See us before you buy. Wo can give you best value and upto-date Shoes. McElmoyle Not Guilty. 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Norrlstown, Pa., Sept. 23.—After being out fifty minutes the Jury In the trial of Harry McElmoyle, a former coal and iron policeman, charged with the murder at Nesquehomlng, Carbon county, of Patrick Shnrpe, a striker, during the coal strike last year, brought In a verdict of not guilty. Judge Weand Immediately discharged McElmoyle, who will be called as a witness In the case of W. A. Ronemus, a fellow deputy, who will be placed on trial today charged with the killing of Sharpe. The defeat of the treaty is generally ascribed to Colombian politics. A presidential election is to take place In Colombia In December, and the price to be obtained for the canal concession Is looked to as a means of lifting the government out of the present depressed financial condition. Each of the candidates for the presidency, of whom there are Several, naturally wishes to control the situation, and each, therefore, has opposed conclusion of the negotiations at the present session of the Colombian congress. Politics Causad Defeat. Piano Makers to Strike. THURSDAY New York, Sept 23.—For the first time in twenty-one years a general strike has been decided on by the Plane and Organ Makers' International Union of America at the piano factories of Stelnway & Sous, New York, to compel the firm to employ only union fitieg. The firm has absolutely refused this demand and has also refused demands for time and a half for overtime and double wages for work done on Sundays and legal holidays. The union has issued an ultimatum giving the employers to Oct. 1 to grant the demands, falling which a general strike is to be declared. MAN CONFESSES TO MURDER. Smoke and Chew EVANS BROS Daniel of Brooklyn, Says He Killed His Niece. SEPL24 New York, Sept. 23—Daniel J. Burns, who recently lived at 254 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, surrendered himself to the police last night and made a remarkable confession of murder. The man was Intoxicated and was locked up for the night. This morning, before Magistrate Mlayo, he repeated a strange tale and wag remanded to jail pending an Investigation. Burns claims that in the fall of 1893 he murdered his niece, Margaret Fens, while living in a small town called Shafton, located near Pitts, burg, Pa. Burns said that he had been conscious stricken ever since, that life was misery and that he had determined to surrender. 44 and 46 S. Main St. WINN Artillerists Leave London, President 'Roosevelt must now take the next step. He can elect to proceed tinder the Spoouer act and take up the Nicaragua route or he can continue negotiations with reference to the Panama route unjll congress meets. For WEDDINGS CIaw » For FUNERALS "lUWWI I London, Sept. 23.—The Honorable Artillery Co., numbering 170 men, left at noon today for Liverpool, where they embarked on the steamer Mayflower for Boston. A large crowd, composed largely of the gentler sex, were at the station to bid the soldiers adieu. Call and secure* $1.00 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do niuch for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CMPENTER, EXETER ST. EXETER I0RR New Jertey Defeats Amendments. A report is current here that the Colombian congress In secret session has clothed President Mnrroquln with full power to act to negotiate a treaty. If this report should turn out to be true President Marroqutn, who is counted a friend of the treaty, could proceed untrammeled by the fear of future reckoning with his congress. Trenton, N. J., Sept. 23.—The vote on the constitutional amendments waB very light throughout the entire state, and the result is a matter of some doubt, with the indications that the amendments are defeated. The cities of Trenton and Paterson votstl strongly against the amendments. In Paterson the majority against the amendments was 1,501 and In the city of Trenton about the same. If the amendments are defeated it will be due largely to the vote in these two cities, where the labor interests took an aC' tive part in defeating them. worth (10) Blue Stamps Tobacco Free. No purchase nec- To Preserve the Grant Homestead. Save Your Tickets for Valuable Presents Galeton, 111., Sept. 23.—Brigadier General Fred. D. Grant, his brothera and sister wish to save the .Grant homestead, in this town, and have, therefore, given the property to the town, which will probably make use of it for hospital purposes. essary. Only $50 fills a BUY AT THE ALASKAN DISPUTE. book, which requires, the MAGNET American Counsel Began His Reply to the British Contentions Today. Colombia has had nearly fifteen months since the 28th of June. 1802, when the Spooner act was passed, to consider what she would do with the Panama canal. It has been eight months precisely since the Hay-Herrnn treaty was signed at the state department, but the Colombian government was advised fifteen months ago promptly of the passage of the act. London, Sept. 23.—Sir Robert Find ley, attorney general, who has been conducting the English side of the argument before the Alaskan boundary commission, today finished his argument. This afternoon, D. P. Watson, of the American counsel, began the reply. He first dwelt with the fact thai, when the United States purchased Alaska, England lodged no protest, although it was everywhere understood that the territory bought was substantially that claimed by America therefore, no long and If you want the best goods at the lowest prices. Rare bargains for the next ten days. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. tedious waiting. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Cuban Veteran* Loyal, Mada by Local Union No. 59, Wllkea-Barre. Pa. Santiago, Cuba, Sept. 28—T*#o thousand veterans paraded here in honor of President Palma's visit and presented a paper tq the president containing assurances that they frouid accept the government's plan for the payment of the revolutionary soldiers nnd deelar ing that they would never revolt, bul would seek what they wanted in con. gress. President Palma replied that he also was a veteran and reiterated tlx assurance that if the plan of an exte. rlor loan failed payment of the soldian would be made by an interior tax. 1 lot of Corsets, lace trimmed top and bottom, white and drab, elegant value at 75c, here 119W 43c Hemp Carpet worth 20c—our special price 14c. New York, Sept. 23, 1903. High. Low. Cloa. , 112% 110% 112 If the president does not proceed at once with the negotiations for the Nicaragua canal It will be becnuse he construes the period called a "reasonable time" for consideration of the canal routeB as not having elapsed. Traill DiSGoant Sugar Atchison 65% 64D4 Hag Carpet, close and heavy, worth 25c, here for 19c. Best Felt Window Shades only 8c. Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. 88% 36% 88% 36% T. A. DURKIN. now. B. & O. 79% 77% 77% Mysterious Tragedy in Chicago. — Chicago, Sept. 23.—The unidentified bodies of a man and woman, each about 24 years old. were found this morning in a lot on Lexington avenue. There was a bullet hole in the woman's breast and two in .the man's neck. Clasped In the man's right hand was a revolver with three empty chambers. The woman waB refined looking and wore expensive clothes. The man's garb also betokened good circumstances. On the woman's body was found a handkerchief with the name, "Lunle Skimin." Ches. & Ohio . C. & G. West. 30% 15% 29% 15 29% 15% A Detroit School Riot. Stamp Co. 1 lot 10-4 Double Blankets, white arid gray, only 48c. Men's Overalls, the 50c kind, this week 39c. St. Paul 139% 138% 133% Detroit,'Mich., Sept. 23—The police were called to quell a riot that developed In the semifnshionable district of Cass park which was caused by striking pupils from the eighth grade of the Cass school. A policeman was struck in the face by a flying-brick and was so hard pressed that he was compelled to send in a riot call, and a patrol wagon with many ofBcerB finally succeeded in dispersing the howling, mob of youngsters. The pupils had assembled in the vicinity of the school to discuss the recent discharge of Professor Eugene Whitney a few days ago. A Complete Line of Groceries. Rock Island 25% 25% D. & H L. & N. 101% 100% 1 lot Men's* 15c Suspenders, our special price 8c. 8c Dress Gingham, our specia price, 5c. Man. El. 132% 131% Killed by the Cars. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS Met. Trac  Mo. Pacific ... So. Pacific Norf. & West. N. Y. Central 112% 90 42% 60% 117% 111% 89% 41% 60 116 111% 89% 41% 60 116 Richmond, Va., Sept. 23—While returning to Dutch Gap, Va., from Petersburg a wagon containing Mrs. Lo-7.0n, two sons and a daughter was stMick by the Norfolk nnd Western "Cannon Ball" train. Mrs. Lozon and one of the sons, aged five years, were Instantly killed and the daughter serllously, the second son slightly, injured. 77 Sout(i Main Street, FOR FAMILY USE Honesdale Miner's Flannel, good heavy grade, only 25c yd. In Kelley's Grocery'Store. BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter,} pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 76c Erie .... O. & W. 27 21% 26% 21% 26% 21% Ladies' Black Morcerized Under Skirts, small ruffle laid on doe]) flounce, worth 75o, our special price 50c. Penna. 122% Wilkesbarre Store, 23-25 North Franklin Street. Reading ..;.. So. Railway So. Ry., pf. . Tenn. C. & I. 49% 20% 82% 34 48% 20 81 33% 48% 20 81 33% SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Convention to Settle Parks Dispute. Prohibition Mayor's Welcome. Nanticoke Store, 197 Main Street. We are agents for Cosmopolitan Model Paper Patterns, Beam allowance—a high grade pattern at the price of a cheap ona October styles now ready, only 10c, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 23.—The credentials committee of the bridge and Iron Structural workers has decided to permit the convention to settle the Parks case. Columbus, O., Sept. 28.—Fanny Dillard of the W. L. Snow stable bwams champion of pacing mares when In the 2:06 pace she went the mile in 2:03%, half a second better than the best efforts of Lady of the Manor, Mazette and Dariel. , . Fanny Dillard Pacing Queen. , East Liverpool, 6„ Sept. S[8- — The twelfth annual convention of the Ohio State Liquor league convened here, with about 150 delegates present. Mayor W. A. Weaver, the only prohibitionist mayor in Ohio, delivered the address of welcome to the delegates. Leather  Uiiion Pacific Wabash, pf. 7 73 31% 7 72% 31 All Delivered at Tour Residence, C. F. I Amal. Copper .. 43% Texas Pacific .... 26% Car & Ftaundry ... 25% U. 8. Steel 17% U. a Steel, pt. 68 41% 41% 25 25 17% 67# 41% 41% 25 25% 17% 67% — MAGNET £x-Se.nator Farwetl Died Today. T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. M*in St Both 'phones. Chicago, S*pt. 23.—Ex-United States Senator Charles B. Farwell died at bis home jn this cjity this morftlng. lUiwrtw furnished on all klnda of A carload of ranges Just received at Ash's tin 87