Pittston Gazette

              if I' iii WEATHER INDICATMNti €. ' THE HOME PAPER. PerecMt Until 1p.m. Tomorrow, for Eattorn Pennsylvania. Fair and colder tonight; Friday, warmer, with increasing cloudiness and probably rain. Pfflple of Pittston Vicinity. and ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. ) WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 1 DAILY EST. BT THEO. HART 18% PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1903. TWO CENTS A CTY. I O TJ A UDC! FORTY OttNTS A MONTH. ( O J^AljJliO GREAT STRIKE STORM ON PACIFIC COAST. RECOGNITION OF PANAMA THE PEOPLE'S STORE. Why Will You IN CHICAGO. Blizzard Cripples the Railroads and Telegraph*. A Fair Field and No Favor—One Price to All and That's the Lowest Price. Salt Lake City, Nov. 12.—The Pacific const from British Columbia to southern California and inland to western Colorado has been swept by a storm that has resulted in an almost total prostration of telegraph service over that territory and in the mountains has alt but tied up the railroads in a midwinter blockade. Employes of Street Car Sys- President Will Tomorrow Receive Republic's Minister. tem Are Out. Blankets and Comfortables ATTEMPT TO RUN CARS. The storm, which is still raging, la severest on the coast. For five dayi rain has been falling without cessation in the Puget sound country, whlet turned into snow, accompanied by wind, which is blowing at the rate of thirty-five miles an hour. WILD SCENES IN BOGOTA. drink inferior beer and pay just as much for it when you can have Waa But Partially Suceeatful—Three Mobs Cry For President Marroquln'i Overthrow on Learning of 8ecesslor of the Isthmus—American Legatldn Under Guard. Just what yon need at this seaso—there's nothing better than a nice warm bed. Plenty of sleep prolongs your life. You can't sleep comfortably in a cold bed. Keep warm. Our Blankets and Comfortables will keep you warm. We have a big stock of them here in many weights, styles and colors, and at LOW PRICES. Traina Weathered the 8torm—Men on Other Traina Abandoned Cars Stegmair's Beer After Being Wounded, In the gorges of the Cascade moun tains snow is reported to be four feet deep on the level and still falling, and railroad traffic is seriously Impeded in consequence. Chicago, Nov. 21.—At 4 o'clock this morning, the operation of cars over the 21 lines of the Chicago City Railway Co.'s system ceased and the greatest street car strike In the history of Chicago was begun. Washington, Nov. 12. — President Roosevelt will tomorrow recognize Panama as a full fledged de jure government by formally receiving Philippe Bunau-Varilla as minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary to the United States. for the asking ? We brew beer to suit the popular taste, some light and some dark, but all absolutely Butte, Mont., Nov. 12.—In Butte and adjoining counties the worst blizzard in years has been experienced here. The snow came in blinding sheets, making it impossible to see a distance greater than half a block. Montana Haa a Blizzard. Shortly before 8 o'clock the barn doors were thrown open and six trains, one a mail train, were sent out No ettort was made to stop them at the barns, but after they had passed out of qight of the police details at the barns, they were greeted with a perfect hail of stones and other missllen. Three trains managed to weather the storm, but the crews of the remaining three abandoned the cars and fled to the barns, bleeding from numerous wounds. The mail train was unmolested, but could not be moved, because it was sandwiched between the fourth and sixth trains. This ceremony, which will officially give Panama a place In the family ol sovereign -nations, was decided upor at a conference between Secretary Hay and Mr. Varilla, who is now dealt with as the agent of the de facto government. He nlrcady has his credentials, which have been examined and pronounced satisfactory by Secretary Hay, who will accompany him to the blue parlor at the White House at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning for the purpose of presenting them to the presi- puro. Should you desire a supply either in wood or bottle you can have the same delivered promptly from onr cold storage depot located in your city. We direct your Special Attention to one lot of very heavy blankets, full size, and in all qq the colors, going at only !f OC Storm Reaches Michigan. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 12.—Specials to the Free Press from northern Michigan tell of a blizzard and six inches of snow at Calumet and through the copper country and the same conditions al Cadillac. PEOPLE'S STORE. Try a Case. Cold In Colorado. dent. 15 South Main St., Pittston, Gunnison, Colo., Nov. 12—The mercury here stands at 10 degrees below zero. A high wind prevails, with a heavy fall of snow. ROBERT SHAW OLIVER. ACTING SECRETARY OF WAR. Dispatches from Minister Beaupre at Bogota state that there is great excitement at Colombia's capital and in some of the Interior towns growing oijt of dissatisfaction with the government in failing to ratify the canal treaty and thus precipitating the seces sion of Panama. Stegmair Brewing Co. A mob attacked a cable train on Cot, tage Grove avenue, pulling the gripman and conductor off the cars and severely beating them. The train was put out of action, the mob tipping over the closed coaches and ruining the apparatus on the grip car. In the absence of Secretary Root, Robert Sliaw Oliver, a veteran of the civil war and a soldier long conspicuous in the New York national guard, has been acting secretary of war. He succeeded W. Cary Sanger as assistant secretary several months ago. Ills cousin, Colonel 11. Q. Sliaw, commanded the first regiment of colored troops in the civil war. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST WILKESBARRE, PA. WONDERFUL AIR VOYAGE, French Aeronauts Sail Successfully EVANS BROS. E IP-PRICES From Moison to Paris. BIG CUT IN STEEL PAY ROLL Bogota Under Martial Law. The strike was ordered after a controversy that has lasted for over two weeks between the representatives of the union and the management of the railway. Numerous conferences have been held In nn effort to adjust the difficulty by arbitration, but wlth»ut satisfactory results. Paris, Nov1. 12—Lebaudy brothers, Paul and Pierre, the French aeronauts, today sailed their dirigible balloon from Moison to Paris, a distance of 44 miles. They made the distance In the remarkable time of one hour and forty minutes. The balloon landed in the Champs de Mars, In the heart of Paris. This is the longest trip ever made by a French dirigible balloon and marks a distinct step forward in air navigation the intention of the management to hit heaviest at those earning the largest amounts, On Nov. 8 there was a mass meeting denouncing the president and calling for a change of government. Hundreds gathered at the palace, and the orator, a prominent national general, called foi the resignation of the president. The gathering was dispersed by the troops, several people being wounded, but there were no fatalities. The city was under martial law and well guarded by soldiers. It is admitted that a reduction extending in some instances to 35 per rent in wages will be made, but the average reduction will be about 10 per Trust to Reduce Wages to Amount of $15,000,000. cent. Best Patent Flour.... Feed, per cwt  Oats, per cwt  Buckwheat, 25 lbs for Potatoes, per bu  Best Dairy Butter... Skinned Ham, per lb.. Cheese, per lb.  .$5.00 . 1.20 . .48 . .75 .D.65 The demands of the union were for a wage Increase of 25 per cent, recognition of the union and several other minor concessions. The company requested a postponement of hostilities nntll Saturday, when a final answer would be given, but the men refused to •delay action any longer and decided to quit work to enforce their demands. Last year the great steel corporation paid out $120,528,:D-i:! in wages. This amount was paid to 108,127 employees. Preliminary estimates indicate that at least ¥15,000,000 can be cut off this enormous amount. The "aristocracy of labor," who have been drawing abnormally high wages in the boom times compared with the wages generally paid will be the employees whom the cut will affect the most. The legation of the United States was under the protection of the government, but there were no indications of hostile demonstrations. The residence of Lorenzo Marroquin, believed here to be a senator and son of the Premier, has been attacked with stones. Russian Students Arrested, ALL EMPLOYES AFFECTED. Tomsk, Siberia, Nov. 12.—At the thea ter Monday night a number of students tried to create a riot by shouting und scattering pamphlets among the audience. The police were summoned, and 1B0 of the students were aTrwtrfl. l)!s turbances were created outside the the ater by a mob, which was dispersed by Cossacks. Several persons were in Jured. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind 4" the price is low $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through ita use is considerable. Borne othe** articles in our The company had" several hundred men In readiness to take the places of the strikers and are endeavoring to run the cars with nonunion men. Conference of Officials Heldtn New York Also Decides to Maintain Price of "Products—Merger of Companies Planned. The recent decline in the prices of United States Steel securities has caused much anxiety among the smaller shareholders, but now the officers of the big trust are beginning to be worried because of the number of people Who either write to them or call in person" at the offices to get some explanation for the decline which lius on paper nt least reduced their capital nearly 40 per cent. The state department places no credence in the report that Colombia will attempt to march troops from Bogota to the Isthmus, and it is not expected that troops will be embarked with the intention of landing them at Panamu. Under orders recently sent American naval officers on both sides of the isthmus, any attempt to land Colombian troops on the isthmus will be resisted by the American vessels, and this Intention has been communicated to the Colombian authorities. The Chicago City railway controls all the surface lines running on the south tide of the city, making a total of over 220 miles of track. New York, Nov. 12.—In the work of retrenchment which the officials of the United States Steel corporation linve ordered and planned it is proposed to reduce the annual pay roll of the giant corporation about $irD,000,000. or slightly more than 10 per cent of the wages paid last year. SHOES! SHOES! BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their CrCDC dnesa and cheapneRs But the best way to test onr star ements is to send ns an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. ALL STYLES. Frovidence, R. I., Nov. 12.—1The news of the reduction in wages in Fall Kivei cotton mills, while somewhat of a surprise here, was not wholly unexpected. That the action of the Fall River mills will be followed quite generally in this state and eastern Connecticut is considered a practical certainty, as Rhode Island mills have invariably followed the lead of those at Fall River. Less Pay For Mill Operatives, STRIKE AWARDS NOT BINDING LOWEST PRICES. BRENNAN and ROBERTS At a representative meeting of all the Important steel and iron manufacturers of the United States in this city price schedules were ratified and approved. No further cuts were made, and It was agreed to maintain prices. 42 N. MAIN. Next to JSagle Hotel Yesterday an old gentleman called at the oftice of ex-Judge Gary, chairman of the corporation. He said he had •orno (iOO miles "to find out what was the matter with steel." He had Invested his entire capital In steel preferred i}t 88. and he was sorely troubled about tho many stories in the newspapers about "the squeezing of the water out of the steel trust." When you are in need of Oil Cloth and Linoleums, visit our store, as we have a large assortment to choose from. The state department has been informed that the two British steamships which were detained at the port of Buena Ventura by the Colombian government with the intention of using them to transport troops to the isthmus have been released and have left tliat port. The British government knew nothing of the detention of these British vessels until notified by the state department through the embassy here. Important Legal Decision Rendered at Sunbury Today In Mine Case. (7\ruri/'s PRICES It also was decided by officials of the United States Steel corporation to merge the American Tin Plate company and the American Sheet Steel company Into one organization. It Is expected that the consolidation will become effective about Jun. 1. At the same time it is slated that Pittsburg will become more than ever the steel and iron center of the United States, as the steel trust purposes to remove to that city practically all the operat- New York, Nov. 12.-C. K. G. Bll. Itngs' world champion trotter Lou Dillon, 1:58%, gave another phenomenal exhibition of her speed when, driven by her owner, she trotted a quarter of a mile to wagon in 0:27 on the speedway. Just before this remarkable trial of fipeed the champion trotted a half mile In 0:59, the first quarter being timed In 0:28 Vi. Lou Dillon In New York. Sunbury, Pa., Nov. 12.—The first legal decision on the award of the Anthracite Strike Commission was handed down today by Judge Auten, who deoides that the commission's awards are not binding on either the operators or the miners. The decision was the result of a suit brought by the employes of the Llewellyn Mining Co., which refused to pay the back wages to miners allowed by the strike commission. EVANS BROS Strikers Admit Defeat. Best Patent Flour $5.00 Best Family Flour 4.50 Rye Flour, per sack 1.00 B-W Flour, per sack 75 Waco, Tex., Nov. 12.—The strike of Utreet railway motormen begun Sept. E7 has been declared off. The motormen surrendered unconditionally, admitting their defeat. Several have made application to the company for reinstatement. The state department has decided to request the authorities at Panama to receive General Reyes, who is going to the Isthmus on a peace mission from Bogota. It is estimated,that he cannot reach his destination within two weeks. 3 pkgs. Luck, or Ready Bits .25 Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 pkgs.. .25 Leggett's Wheat Flakes, 2 for .25 For WEDDINGS (Tlnuf are t For FUNERALS rWW«rs * Louisville, Ky., Nov. 12.—A freight wrcck occurred on the Louisville and Nashville railroad at New Hope this morning. It is reported that three engineers, three firemen and another man were killed. Fatal Railroad Accident. Boston, Nov. 12.—John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, said this afternoon anent the decision of Judge Auten today, when he declared the awards of the Anthracite Strike Commission not binding: "The decision in Sunbury today does not change the situation, so far as we are concerned, as we expected all along that the courts would find against the validity of the commission's findings." Elevator Burned In Savannah, III. South African Elections. Cape Town, Nov. 12.—The elections for members of the legislative council passed off quietly. The elections were the first trial of strength since the war in South Africa between the Progressives, or British, and the Bondites, ot Dutch. The result is not yet known, but the indications are that the liond ites will be victorious. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) IB-CARPENTER, E1ETERST. EliTfR MR0 Savannah, 111., Nov. 12.—Fire has destroyed elevator "A," owned by Armour & Co., together with 200,000 bushels of grain. The loss is more than flOO.OfO, with $35,000 insurance. Potatoes, per btl 70 Winter Apples, per bushel.. .05 Sweet Potatoes, per peck 25 Onions, per peck 20 Reading Collieries Suspend Work. Mahanoy City, Pa., Nov. 12.—An order was issued today for all of the Reading collieries in this district to suspend work tonight and remain Idle until Tuesday. i Trenton, N. J., Nov. 12.—The residence of I)r. G. Scarlata, Italian consul In this city, was attacked here by a number of Italians and stoned, and the doctor himself was threatened with bodily harm. The occasion of the assault was the displaying in front of the doctor's residence of an Italian flag in commemoration of some Italian event The Italians demanded that the flag be taken down and emphasized their dc mand by throwing stones. The consul refused and appealed to the police. A policeman advised him to take down the flag for the sake of peace, but the consul would not do so. The policeman himself then took the flag down, and the crowd dispersed. Subsequently Dr. Scarlata appealed to the mayor, who Informed him that lie had a right to display the flag in front of the consulate. The flag was again put up, bul there was no further trouble. Italians Stone Consul's Residence. Home Made Flannel, for Dress Goods, per yd  SPECIAL LOW PRICES at FIRST PUBLIC CONSISTORY. Czar Opposed to War. m MAGNET Fresh meats, low prices. Hallock's. London, Nov. 12.—Tlie correspondent of the Standard at Berlin says be has learned upon good authority that the czar of Russia told Emperor William during their recent interview at Wiesbaden that he would not declare war against Japan under any conditions. Full line of Boots and Shoes, at Red Hats Were Conferred on Five Car. dlnals Today by Pope Plus. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Lowest Prices, Rome, Nov. 12.—The first public consistory of Pope Pius X. was held today and was an occasion of great pomp and ceremony. An immense crowd packed the corridors of the Vatican and the sala regia. Many Americans were present. The papal procession was headed by the Swiss guards. Then came the cardinals. These in turn were followed by the Pope in his sedia ges* tatoria, borne by eight men and followed by a great ecclesiastical gathering. After mounting the thron'e, His Holiness conducted a brief religious ceremony, after which the red hats were conferred on the three cardinals created at the last consistory held by the late Pope Leo and on the two created at the recent secret consistory conducted by Pope Pius. Bargains in every part of the store. Read this list over and compare them with what you usually pay. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. W. E. COREY. William Drury, lng departments of its several subsidiary companies. The tin plate mid sheet steel offices will be moved to that city. Now York, Nov. 12, 1903. High. Low. CIos. .117% 114% 116% .64 62% 62T's 89% 89% 89% . 37% 36 36 . 73% 72% 73 . 28% 27% 27% 136% 135% 136 . 23% 22% 22% .152 152 152 99% 99 99 .138% 137 137 .112% 110% 110% 8»7.4 87% 87% 41% 40% 40% . 55% 53% 54 115% 114% 114% 26% 25% 26 19% 19% 19% 112% 110% 111% 41% 38% 38% 17% 16% 1674 72% 72 72 26% 26% 26% ,.7 7 7 70 V* 69% 69% 32% 32 32 28 25% 26% 38% 37% 38% 93% 93 93% 22% 22 22 19 IS 1» 10% 10% 10% General James to Wed. THE LEADINB GROCER. Men's heavy fleece-lined shirts and drawers, silk bound only 35c. Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pf. . Brook. Trac . B. & 6  Ches. & Ohio . St. Paul  Rock Inland ... D. & H  L. ft N  Man. El  Met. Trac. ... Mo. Pacific ... So. Pacific  Norf. & West. . N. Y. Central . Brie  O. ft W.  Penna  Reading  So. Ry  So. Ry.. pf. ... Tenn. C. ft I. . Leather  Union Pacific . Wabash, pf. ... C. F. I  Copper ; People's Gas .. Texas Pacific . Car ft Foundry U. S. Steel ... V. 8, Steel, pf. New York, Nov. 12.—The engagement is announced of General Thomas L. James, president of the Lincoln National bank, who was postmaster general under President Garfield; to Miss Edith Colbourne of Stratford-on-Avon England. In its recent negotiations "tlio steel trust has sold upward of 150,000 tons of various steel and Iron materials in Europe. To move this vast quantity of freight a reduction of freight rates has been asked of the railroads. The vessels of the International Mercantile Marine company will transport the goods to the other side of the Atlantic. Large Sales Irt Europe. T. A. DURKIN. Ladles' heavy Melton walking skirts, latest style, worth $3.60; special price, $1.25. One lot double-faced patent leather belts, black and red; your choice, 10c. Children's heavy fleece-lined vests and pants from 5c. Prepared under GERMAN 11WB, U Excellent for A Complete Line oi Groceries. An "Eleven of Us" Club. Misses' heavy fleece-lined vesta and pants, all sizes, 15c. The reductions made in the prices of the leading staples within the last ten days may be summarized in the following:London, Xov. 12— In celebration of the "gastronomic contest" with the Ten of Us club of Boston eleven members of the London Honorable Artillery Company .dined at *lie Trocndero last night, the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and organized the Kleveu of Us club with the object of holding nn an nual.banquet in memory of the visit ot the Honorable Artillery Company to the United States. r GOLDS, GOUT,1 Rheumatism, Backache, etc. OR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned "ANCHOR" FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 10-4 cotton blankets, nicely bonnd, worth 75c; special price, 48c. FOR FAMILY USE 11-4 comfortables, carded, cottonfilled, figured cotton front, red back, worth $1.50; here, 98c. Diphtheria Epidemic in Jersey. Steel rails. $28 a ton. no change: steel billets, $23 a ton. reduced from $27 a ton; steel bars, $20 a ton, reduced from $32; tin plate, $3.60 a box, reduced from $3.80 a box, or $4 net a ton: steel hoops and bands reduced $0 a ton. Slight shadings also have been made In the price of wire nails and wire, but these are noj as yet quoted. In structural materials, such as beams and angles, no reductions have been made; neither have there been any cuts In the prices of plates, the pools in these materials having agreed not to reduce prices. New Brunswick, N. J., Nov. 12.— Thirty-five cases of diphtheria are reported here. The board of health has $34 left of the year's appropriation. A new appropriation is due next May. The city is unable to help, and popular subscriptions may be sought. PAIN EXPELLER. BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, J pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c Ladles' dairy cloth flannetta shutwaist, nicely trimmed, latest style, regular 75c value, here for 45c. None snulne without Trade Wart "Inchon ! One welNkuown person's letter out of mmnyt Lace collars in all the latest styleB. Newest designs in stole effect, from 50c. Brooklyn. NuMirkJaauHyJO* iuti G«nHam«n: _ I have found yoor ANCHOR PAIN CXPCILCR to be a mosf valuableremady forRhou« K) mat-ism. Colds and various 1fn«j similar complaints. twvawiciK. SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c A Giant Locomotive. Silk muffs, black and white, from 60c The Kaiser's Condition Good. San Francisco, Nov. 12.—A new locomotive, said to be the largest in the world, has just arrived at the western terminal of the Santa Fe road in southern California, the first of forty-five giant locomotives to be used to haul freight trains over the steep grades on that company's lines. It weighs over 14BWf tons, with driven fifty-seven See our lace and applique trimmings and ornaments. We have all the latest styles at special low prices. Berlin, Nov. 12.—The bulletin issued this morning by the KalBer's physicians reads as follows: "His majesty gave up his usual walk yesterday, owing to sharp wlndB. The healing of the wound is taking the regular course. The Emperor's general condition remain* good." '■ All Delivered at Tour Residence. 29c. ud SOc. at all drugglats or tbroogn IP. Ad. HIehter ACo., 81ft PenrlSt, Mew lor*. HIGHEST IE MAGNET In the work of retrenchment In the corporation's, pay roll which the steel trust officials have ordered the reduc- T. A. DURKIN.