Pittston Gazette

              m ■? r WEATHER INDICATION*. H (BiiyclU. ~ THE HOME PAPER. C Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday.Prople ' of Pittston ' and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. 1 WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 j DAILY EST. by THEO. HART 1882. PITT, TON, PA., TUESDAY, OCTOBI R 6, 1903. ' TWO CENTS A COPY. I fl DA flPQ FORTY OENT8 A' MONTH, f O JT AUJIO. EXTRA GUARDS FOR PRESIDENT MANY SEAMEN DROWNED. END OF THE INVESTIGATION fraudlng the government in the gnle of his canceling machines." NEW BRITISH CABINET NAMED PEOPLE S ST The present understanding is that this series of indictmSflts is the last which there will be any present effort to secure, and the post office authorities generally consider that the depart* mental Investigation is at an end. Terrific Storm Swept the Baltic and * North Seas. ALWAYS CHEAPEST ALWAYS RELIABLE ALWAYS ONE Berlin, Oct. 6.—A terrific storm swept over the Baltic and North seas today and a number of maritime disasters are reported. The steamer Finslierg foundered in the North Sea and the crew of 13 were drowned. The bark Clara went down oft the coast of Schleswig and 12 were lost. Many Persons Think That All BEERS Are Alike Until They Drink Officials Alarmed by Yesterday's Incident. Final Batch of Indictments In Postal Fraud Cases. HERBERT'S SUCCESSOR. Duke of Devonshire Makes This Week we offer thei lowing special Iotas Sir Henry Howard King's Favorite Far Another Vacancy. London, Oct. 0.—The question of a successor to Sir Michael Herbert at the Washington embassy is already causing considerable wire pulling, and several ladles prominent on both sides of tlie Atlantic are becoming Interested in the matter. Washington Embassy. BODY GUARD WAS LAX. Three Dead From Wood Alcohol, Lot 1—Men's extra heavy Bine Denim Overalls for 46c a pair. 1 Lot 2—Extra large White Crochet Bedspreads for 98c each. • fl Lot 3—Boys' Heavy Fast Black Bibbed Hose, all sizes, 12|c pair. ' Lot 4—1 case 11-4 heavy Blankets; we have them in white, grey ■ and tan, for 98 cents a pair. Lot 5—1 bale of heavy nilbleached muslin, the regular 6o , quality for 5c a yard. Philadelphia, Oct. 6.—Thomas and Frank Holmes, brothers, and William Camm, of this city, died in agony this morning, as a result of wood alcohol, poisoning. BILLS AGAIN8T J. N.TYNER It Is Now Realized That the President RE8I6NATI0N CAUSES STIR STEGMAIER'S Was in Great Danger When Elliott Former Assistant Attorney General For Post Office Charged With Conspiracy to Defraud Government. Several Others In the Net. It is known that after the death of Lord Pauncefote the appointment of Sir Michael Herbert was opposed by several well known New York people, and a prominent Englishwoman, then Reached Him on Sunday and Shook Easton, Pa., Oct. 6.—O. W. MacKey, aged 60, a prominent member of the Northampton county bar, was found dead in bed this morning. Death of an Easton Lawyer. Among Appolntmanta by Premier Balfour That.of Alfred Lyttleton to Succeed Chamberlain Gives Greatest Surprise—Minor Places 8tiII Vacant, * BEER * Hands With Him, Washington, Oct. 6.—Arrangements were made for an extra guard for President Roosevelt at the memorial Bervice in honor of the late Sir Michacl Herbert, the British ambassador, in St. John's church today. These precautions resulted from the attempt made by an armed crank, Peter Elliott, to reach the President at the White House yesterday. It develops that the President was in more imminent danger from Elliott on Sunday thafa yesterday. On Sunday, Elliott was able to seize the President's hand at the church door, and had he been of the same frantic mood as yesterday he would probably have shot at the President, for It is pretty certain that he has carried a revolver ever since he arrived in the city from Minneapolis. The President was supposed to be protected by a body guard at the church, yet at the moment Elliott grabbed the .President's hand there was no detective within 20 feet of him. Washington, Oct. 8.—The federnl grand jury which lins been Investigating the post office department has reported a large number of additional Indictments.Viewers in Damage Suit. London, Oct. 6.—Only one opinion is expressed in the editorials this morning on Mr. Balfour's letter reproaching tlie Duke of Devonshire with breach of faith—nitmcly, that it Is a manifestation of his dismay and disappointment at the loss of his most important colleague and his sense of the damaging effect that the Duke of Devonshire's withdrawal will have on his administration. The' board of viewers appointed at the request of Mrs. Sarah Reilly and others, to fix the damages done to property on South Main street, south of Railroad street, by the change of grade at the time the city paved Main street, met yesterday and viewed the properties for which damages were asked. In the near future the viewers will hold another meeting and take testimony on the matter. They are Joseph Crockett, of Hunlock Creek; D. O. Coughlin, Esq., of Wilkesbarre, and M. M. McCarty, of Ashley. They were accompanied by Wj. L. Pace, Esq., representing the plaintiffs, and city solicitor George O'Brien, for the city. Then They Wonder WhyThere'sAnyOther Lot 6—Ladies' Muslin GownsD a well made garment nicely trimmed with embroidery, for "50c. Lot 7—Children's Fleece Lined Ribbed Sleeping Garments, all. sizes, for 25 cents. NEW DRESS GOODS—Thid week we offer some unusual  in New Black Dress Goods. a Among those indicted nre General .Tames N. Tyner, formerly iissistunt attorney general for the post office department, and Harrison J. Barrett, who was bis assistant. They are charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.Thore are two indictments against Tyner and three against Barrett. An indictment was also returned against Harry C. Hallenbeck of the firm of Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Crawford of New York, who formerly had the contract for supplying the department with money order forms. The Conservative organs admit that there is nothing in the duke's conduct to justify such an outburst, and they express regret that the premier should have been hastily betrayed into a departure from his customary urbanity. Stegmaier Brewing Co Wilkesbarre, Pa. PEOPLE S STORE. 15 South Main St., Pitta ton. NEXT TO DRURY'S. The Liberal papers believe that after the revelations of Mr. Balfour's conduct toward Mr. Ritchie and Lord George Hamilton regarding the concealment of Mr. Chamberlain's resignation there Is something still hidden of the history of the Duke of Devonshire's action, and they point out that, having sacrificed Mr. Chamberlain with the special object of securing the duke, the premier now finds himself deserted. In that connection John T. Metcalf, formerly chief of the money order division of the post office department, and his son, Norman R. Metcalf, also are Indicted on a charge of conspiracy to defraud. Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in One Day by Mustic Cure for Rheumatism.For WEDDINGS CIawab* V For FUNERALS H. Scott Donnelly, of Helena, Mont., says: "After lying helpless with rheumatism for two weeks, under the physician's care, I was Induced to try Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. In less than 24 hours I wns able to get up, dress and go down stairB. I can heartily recommend the Mystic Cure to any one suffering with rheumatism." Sold by J. H. Houck, druggist, 4 S, Main. CRANK AN ANARCHIST. General Tyner is paralyzed at his home in this city, nnd efforts are being made to secure bail for him. SIR IIEXRY HOWARD. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-CARPENTERa exetib st. exeter ian Man Who Fought to See President visiting America and who was supposed to have the ear of the king, was enlisted on ttielr side and that It was only with great difficulty that the king's consent was obtained to Sir Michael Herbert's appointment. Came From Minneapolis. An Official Statement. Washington, Oct. 0.—The nmn who tried to reach President Roosevelt with a loaded revolver yesterday and was cnptured after a fierce fight with the police in which shots were fired la now said to have come to Washington from Faterson, N. J., the chief anarchistic center of the country. The following statement was made by the post office department: Cabinet Considered Weak. "Three indictments charge Tyner and Barrett with conspiracy, and two additional indictments charge Barrett with agreeing while still in office to receive fees for services rendered or to be rendered in cases pending bofore him as an officer. All the indictments are founded upon the treatment by Tyner nnd Barrett of the business of the so(called bond investment companies. "It is charged that it was the duty of Tyner and Barrett, assistant attorney general and'asslstnnt attorney for the post office department, to investigate the methods of concerns charged with improper use of the malls and In case of guilt to report to the postmaster general and recommend the issue of a fraud order; that in this connection they investigated the business of the bond investment companies and learned that they were all carrying on n business that Involved fraud or lottery, or both, but that Instead of recommending to the postmaster general the Issue of an order that would prevent the delivery of mall or the payment of money orders to those concerns and would thus break up their business Tyner and Barrett conspired to give them unobstructed use of malls in order that Barrett might profit thereby. The Conservative Standard vofc'es the party regrets that within six months a great party and a strong government have gone to pieces, leaving only chaos, and It expresses surprise that Mr. Balfour has the idea of facing parliament with his cabinet so grievously weakened.Now Sir Henry Howard, the British minister at The Hague, 1b reported to be the king's choice for the post of ambaHsador at Washington. Lady Howard was formerly Cecilia Klggs ot Washington. Is It a burn? Use Dr. Thomas' Ecle?- trie Oil. A cut? Use Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. At your druggist'B. EVANS BROS. C H&-RRICE This fact leads the secret service agents to believe that the man, whose name is Peter Elliott, may have been deputized by an unarclilstic society to make an attempt on the life of the president. The next likeliest selection from the service' Is said to be Sir Arthur Nlcolson, British minister to Morocco, who is regarded as being in line for an embassy. Either of these appointments would please the service. We make good window screens. J. E. Patterson & Co. One consequence of the Duke of Devonshire's retirement is extremely unfortunate for the government. It will bring the leadership of the house of lords to the unpopular Lord Lnn»- dowue. No successor has yet been appointed to the Duke of Devonshire, and several minor government offices still remain vacant. Special Excursion Rates WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind As the price is low to Bloomsburg, Oct. 13 to 16, Inclusive, on account of Columbia Co. Fair. One fare for (he round trip. Trains leave PlUston Junction for Bloomsburg 6.57 and 10.31 a. m. and 2.17 and 6.30 p. m. 6td Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $5.1 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 5c Hire's Root Beer Ex.... 3 for .50 Perfection Root Beer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and Java Coffee, per lb 25 Juno Coffee, best on the market, per lb .. 85®" Elliott has been In the United States for about eleven years, spending most of the time in Minneapolis, where he was known as a man with socialistic tendencies. He disappeared from Minneapolis several months ago, going to l'aterson. The supposition is that he became Identified with one of the anarchistic groups there. $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through its use is considerable. borne other articles in our BULGARIA WARNED. Austro-Russian Note Makes Serious Following tbe announcement of the Duke of Devonshire's resignation came one giving the makeup of the new cabinet. It is as follows: BIG GROCERY STOCK oftll for special mention by reason of their goodness and cheapness. But the best way to test our statements is to send ns an order and prove that we have jost what we advertise. Postage between the United States nnd China in places served by the United States postal agency at Shanghai is now at the same rates as domestic postage. Two cents will enrry a letter from any part of the United States to Tientsin. Foochow and many other districts in China. Poitage to China, Representations. Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 0.—An identical copy of the Austro-Russian note to Turkey has been presented to Premlei Petroff, and the Austrian and Russian representatives received instructions al the snme time to make serious representations to the Bulgarian government to the effect that the powers expec) Bulgaria to take such action as will prove that she is making a loyal endeavor to assist the work of pacification. Failing this, Bulgaria was warned that she will be exposed to the mosl cruel disaster. That he was not the ordinary crank carrying a gun is shown from the fact thafc the revolver was in a large, specially constructed fob pocket in his trousers. Ordinarily the fob pocket Is Just large enough to hold a watch. This pocket accommodated a bulldog revolver, and when the man was first searched the weapon was not found. Mr. Brodriok, formerly secretary of war, succeeds Lord George Hamilton as secretary for India; Austen Chamberlain, postmaster general, D succeeds Mr. Ritchie as chancellor of the exchequer; Alfred Lyttleton, recorder of Oxford, succeeds Joseph Chamberlain as secretary for the colonies; H. O. Arnold-Forster, secretary to the admiralty, succeeds Mr. Brodrick as secretary for war; Graham Murray, lord advocate of Scotland, succeeds Lord Balfour qf Burleigh as secretary for Scotland, and Lord Stanley, financial secretary of the war office, succeeds Austen Chamberlain as postmaster general. BRENNAN and ROBERTS 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel The Rareat of GoldflnhrN One of the rarest and most expensive of goldfishes Is the brushtall, a pall*, of which sell for $1,000. Probably there Is no other living thing of Its size and weight that Is worth so much money. Vegetables, all binds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens There was an exciting and dramatic struggle before Elliott could be subdued by the policemen stationed at the White House. He fought with tremendous strength, and only the courage of the officers In hanging oil prevented him from getting away after he had been captured and forcing his way to the presence of the president. Smoke and Chew "The principal charge against Tyner and Barrett is that of misconduct in office ill obstructing and preventing the due and orderly administration of the law. It is stated that there were no less than eighty of the so called bond investment companies, to which the opinion of the department was sent, together with the circular intimating that Barrett's services as attorney could be secured. This letter of warnir held to mean a Turkish- invasion C llgaria and 8 repetition of the Mat .onian atrocities in Bulgaria itself. Shoes is one of our leading lines. See us before you buy. We, can give you best value and upto-date Shoes. Wild Anlmala as Pets. Captivity changes animals' nature. A lion captured when it is full grown will always be treacherous, but lions, tigers, leopards or other carnivorous animals that have been born In captivity can be tamed till they are quite as gentle and affectionate as poodle dogs. The Austro-Russian note to the porte ha* been received somewhut skeptically lu official circles here and among the Macedonian organizations with uttei disbelief that any good can come from it. One point on which all parties nrr agreed is that action is the only satisfactory pledge of reform that the Ottoman government can give. The Bulgarian government is anxious to set the promised details of the new measure, but it is feared that if they are too stringent Turkey may prefer war to accepting them, while if they arc not stringent they will certainly bo useless. Of the new appointments announced the most that of the Hon. Alfred Lyttelton m secretary for the colonies. Mr. Lyttelton is a man of acknowledged ability and a good speaker, but he has had no ministerial experience whatever. He is better known -to the colonies as a cricketer than as a politician. He and his seven brothers were famous cricketers at Eton, while Alfred and his brother Edward displayed even greater prowess at football and rackets. The man was Dually bundled Into a prison van. Here Elliott tried hard to shoot Officer Clssell. The officer grabbed his hand and wrenched the weapon from his grasp. Elliott's struggles were so fierce, however, that the two officers In the cramped quarters of the van were unable to overcome him. Officer Clssell then drew his revolver and IIred two shots to attract attention. PENN Much Witter Pumped. "The cliurge against Hallenbeck and the Metcalfs Is that of conspiracy to defraud the United States. The company of which Hallenbeck is the head had a contract with the United States to furnish the postal service with its money order blanks. Norman Metcaif was employed as a clerk In the office of the Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Crawford company at a salary of $30 a week. It is alleged that a conspiracy existed between Hallenbeck and the Metcalfs In that there was an agreement between them tliat there should be no inspection of the forms supplied by the company; that on account of this agreement the forms were printed oil inferior paper; that only one side of them was lithographed, while the contract called for the lithographing of both sides, and that by other devices the company wns enabled to save large sums of money at the expense of the government. EVANS BROS The greatest pumping plant in the world Is one which' draws 5,000,000 gallons of water a day 387 miles to the gold fields at Bulla Bulling, Australia.Tobacco 44 and 46 S. Main St. Elliott broke n gloss panel with his head, severely cutting both head and face. Officer Clssell sustained a serious cut on his right arm, two Inches of flesh being cut out of the Uoshy part of Save Your for Valuable Presents The crookedest railway In the world Is one from Boswell to Frledens, Pa., the air line distance being five miles. The road doubles on itself four times, and at one point, nfter making a loop of about five miles, the road comes back to within 300 feet of Itself, on a grade fifty feet lower. A "Loop the Loop" Railway-. Boy's Neck Broken by Playmates. Dr. TartaolieiT, tin- president of tli€ Macedonian committees, says that h€ does not regard the now note more seriously than the former ones. He declares that any system of European control is useless unless it has the power to enforce the reforms entirely independent of the porte. Neligb, Neb., Oct. 6.—The fire-yearold son of Wagoner is dead as the result of an attempt made by two of his playmates to make him eat sand. The young offenders, who will be arrested, in trying to force the sand down their victim's throat accidentally dislocated Ills neck. At the post mortem examination a quantity of sand was found in the stomach. BUY AT the arm. ■ MAGNET Well Known In Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct 6.—Peter Olsen Elliott, also known as Peter Olsen, who was taken Into custody at the White House, is a well "known South' Minneapolis character. Two weeks ago he told friends that he was "going to Washington to occupy the White House." 'l'liey thought he was joking. He disappeared, and nothing was heard of him until it was made known that he had attempted to see the president. He Is a strong socialist, an anarchistic talker and was u familiar sight on street corners.  If you want the best goods at the lowest prices. Bare bargains for the next ten days. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. Smothered In Cotton Seed. Made by Local Union No. 59, Wllkea-Barra, Pa. Rnleigli, N. C., Oct. 0.—Cyrus Johnson. a fourteen-year-old boy, while playing In a pile of seed cotton neat Ills home, eleven miles from Raleigh, fell Into a funnel shaped hole he had excavated in the mass and: being unable to extricate himself, was smothered to death. A younger boy. his stepbrother, saw his legs sticking from the cotton and dragged him out, but only to find that he was dead. Train Cruahe* Three Workmen. 1 lot of Corsets, lace trimmed top and bottom, white and drab, elegant value at 75c, here now 43c Hemp Carpet worth 20c—oar special priae 14c. Rag Carpet, close and heavy, worth 25c, here for 19c. Best Felt Window Shades only 8c. mo Low. y%f 110% MoundsvUle, W. Va., Oct. O.-Andrew Baker was killed and Amos Jannison and Joseph Miller fatally Injured by a south bound train on the Ohio River load. They were clearing the track near the.Ulendule coal tipple, and the escaping steam from the tipple obscured the view of the approaching train. Sugar Atchison . //Avi 62% Government Lost Heavily. B. & O. Brook. Trac. / 74% 73% 32% "While it is not so stated in the indictment, it is asserted by the post office authorities that the government lost at least $50,000 in one year lDy tills arrangement. It is also asserted that there was an agreement whereby the contracting company paid young Metcnlf 11-0 cents for each book of forms shipped, and it is stated that the shipments for one year reached as high as 800,000 books. The allegation is made that the elder Metcalf secured the payment for the Inferior work supplied 1Dy the contractors. T. A. DURKIN. Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West. 30% 15 29% 15 Allentown, Pa., Oct. 6.—The 24th annual convention of the State Firemen's Association opened today, when Mayor LeWls and Robert E. Wright delivere'l addresses of welcome. General Thomas J. Stewart responded on behalf of the delegates. Secretary Wunders' report showed a membership of 173 companies. It is expected that 15,000 men will participate in the parade on Thursday. State Firemen in Session. St. Paul 135% Rock Island 25% 24% A Complete Line of Groceries. 1 lot 10-4 Double Blankets, white and gray, only 48c. Men's Overalls, the 50c kind, this week 39c. K. & T., pf. D. & H 153% 35% 153% Great Damage From Mexican Floods. prepared under GERMAN LAWS, Is Bxccllcnt lor L. & N. 98% 97% Torreon, Mexico, Oct. 0.—It is yet Impossible to estimate the damage done by recent floods In the Nncos river, but the figures will be large. The destruction of crops up the river is so camplete that it is safe to tlx the damage to cotton alone at $rD00,000 and $300,000 or $400,000 to other crops. Railroadt in the valley were heavy sufferers. Met. Trac. Mo. Pacific Man. El. 1.05% 89% 130% 104% 88% rPAINS IN CHEST,! Sides, Joints, Rheumatism, etc. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 1 lot Men's 15c Suspenders, our special price 8c. 8c Dress Gingham, our specia price, 5c. Honesdale Miner's Flannel, good heavy grade, only 25c yd. FOR FAMILY USE. So. Pacific Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Erie  O. & W.  Penna  Pa. Mali ... . Reading  So. Railway .. Tenn. C. & I. . Leather  Union Pacific Wabash, pf. .. C. F. I  Copper  People's Gas . Texas Pacific Car & Foundry OR. RICHTER'S World-Reoownci) "ANCHOR" "The new charge annlnst Maclien is that of accepting a bribe in connection with the delivery of badges worn by rural free delivery carriers which were blade by Charles J. Heller of PhiladelphiaBARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, \ pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c Husband and Wife Drowned. PAIN EXPELLER. Ladies' Black Mercerized Under Skirts, small ruffle laid on deep flounce, worth 75c, our special price 50c. We are agents for Cosmopolitan Model Paper Patterns, .seam allowance—a high grade pattern at the price of a cheap one*. Ootober styles now ready, only 10a Eastport, Me., Oct. 6.—Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Johnson, of Deer Island, N. 13., were drowned by the capsizing of their sailboat In the bay. A Triply Murder. Nods innlne without Trade Wirt "Author." Lumberton, N. M., Oct. 6.—Albert P. F. Coape has shot and killed his wife, his sister-in-law, Miss Hernandez, and himself. Mrs. Coape and Miss Hernandez were shot -with a revolver. Coape ended his own life with a shotgun.One well-known mBSBL rinm.\ rjTv Dr. RicMer'a**MCM0R"RAI N \?SDM EXPELLER ia an excellent remedy tor Rheumati5m,Mtu- Oiestandw^grcom- Derson'a letter out of tnai 'There are two new Indictments igalnst Beavers, one of tliem charging ,ilm with accepting $25 each on a number of book typewriting machines sold to the government by Scott Towers and the other alleging misconduct In the purchase of stamp canceling machines from W. D. Doremus. Towers Is also Indicted In connection with the transaction with Beavers on the charge of agreeing to pay Beavers $25 on each machine. Doremus Is indicted for de- SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Gubernatorial Appointment. Harrisburg, Oct. 6.—Samuel E. Gill, of Pittsburg, was today appointed a member of the State board of examiners for public charities, vice Albert J. Logan, of Pittsburg, resigned. •brm Killed Two. 25c. and 50c. at ail druggUta or tbrougb [f. Ad. BIchter * Co., 916 Petri Et., Now lor*, L 36 HIGHEST JSS* AWARDS. J All Delivered at Your Residence. Lacrosse, Wis., Oct. 6.—The tornado which passed through Independence, Wis., killed two persons and caused a property loss of $126,000 and Injured iu MAGNET "Get the Habit," smoke "Spaniolaa" T. A. DURKIN. Spanlola, Be Cigar at Gllletpie's Only. U. 3. Steel U. S. Steel, pf. X 65% 17% 68)4 16% 46 a Main Both 'phonw. i.. 87 S. Main St., Pibteton. eight jv-.t