Pittston Gazette

              Biflfefon Jillk X:S THE HOME PAPER. WRATHER INDICATIONS!. t ~ Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, (Or Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonight and Thursday; cold wave tonight; continued low temperature Thursday and Friday. People of Vicinity, Plttaton and 9 ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED IBM) 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HART 1888. P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1903. TWO CENTS A CuPY. I Q DArjI?Q FORTY CBNTS A MONTH, f O JT AUIiO. PANAMA REJECTS COLOMBIA OFFER the provisional government in an official capacity. Cuba will alBO accredit a minister from the new republic as soon as it Is permanently organized. WE'LL DIG THE PANAMA CANAL "THIS IS THE BAR8AIN STORE." I ■ ■ i sitoxMk-i " ' • '• . Brafe* - m •- '■ ■ • ■■ \ " ' W .-pja || i|| 'W I D mm y v-(H Kj' A Bottle of ARE YOl) GOING TO LET GIRLS TRY TO END LIFE, Stegmaier'sBeer, Overtures and Threats of Colombia Unavailing. Indications of a Suicide Club In a Wis- Secretary 8haw Arouses En- consin Town. thusiasm at Feast. THE CHILDREN SHIVER Jamesville, Wis., Nov. 18.—Miss Katie Kinney, aged 17 years, swallowed strychnine last night, evidently with suicidal intent, but Dr. M'errltt saved her life. Hazel Miller, a chum of Miss Kinney, a few days ago tried to end her life by taking morphine, but was saved by Dr. Merritt. Both girls belong to good families and are of a coterie who are inseparable companions. The Miller girl went with Miss Kinney when she bought the poison last night and the authorities are working on the theory that a suicide club has been formed among these young girls. The girls, however, won't admit that one exists. A Good CONFER ON MAYFLOWER. NO TIME TO BE WASTED. Companion, Commission From Bogota Government Meet* Panama Junta at Colon and Receives a Firm Negative to Proposal For Unity. This Winter ? We don't think you are. You want to see they are provided with nice warm winter clothing; I not only to keep them warm, but to make them look nice. We all like to see our children neatlydressed. We invite you to come in and see our new department, established this season, with a complete stock of Speaking In New York to the Toast, ''Our Merchant Marine," Treasury's Head Declares For Protection For Our Shipping Industries. A Good Lunch, Colon, Nov. 18—Pnnnma'9 delegates to the peace conference here flatly rejected nil overtures of the republic of Colombia to again plnce tlielr country under the rule of tliut republic. New York, Nov. 18.—In the flag draped and flower embowered grand banquet hall in Delmonlco's last night the one hundred and thlrty-flftb annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York was held, with Secretnry of the Treasury Shaw, Postmaster General Payne, Governor Odcll and other men prominent in social, political and business life In this country and abroad as the guests of honor. A Good Cigar; The conference was held on board President Roosevelt's yacht, the Mayflower, and lasted several liourn, every detail In the controversy being thrashed out before the answer was given. The Colombian commission arrived on the German steamship Scotia. The members were transferred to the Mayflower, which was lying near the pier. SENSATIONAL ARREST. What Mortal Respected Young Man of South Nyack Children's Coats Charged With Serious Crime. Could Ask Nyack, N. Y., Nov. 18.—Late last night the police got Frank Davis, 20 years old, of South Nyack, out of bed and arrested him on suspicion of having assaulted and robbed station agent H. R. Hope on Monday night. The arrest caused a sensation. Davis Is the son of a respected family. The evidence is circumstantial. Two chums testified that last winter Davis plotted with them to rob Hone. Davis denies his guilt. Hope's condition is not so well today. A line of pretty goods in many attractive styles and colors; and all very neat. You can easily find something hero to suit you. Prices range from $1 up. The representatives of the Panama junta were brought here hurriedly 011 a special train and taken on board the Mayflower. Preiident Roosevelt had been Invited. but was unable to be present. He sent a letter of regret, however. In which he expressed his hearty sympathy with the purposes of the organization and his appreciation of what It had done in the past toward the upbuilding of the commerce of the country.For More. The conferrees for Colombia were Dr. Francesco Tardon, Dr. E. Paraga, Fenon Yalex, Dr. NIcanor Insiguares and, General Demetrio Dairlo. Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLE S STORE WILKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main St., Pittaton. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST Panama was represented by Trium vlrs Arias and Esplnosa. TOMAS HERRAN, COLOMBIA'S MINISTER TO THE UNITED STATES. After the toasts "The President" nnd "His Majesty Edward VII." had been drunk standing and the orchestra had played the national anthems of both nations, Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, the principal speaker of the evening, was introduced and responded to the toast "Our Merchant Marine."The Colombians asked the Panamanians If they would return to the republic of Colombia, assuring them concessions and considerations on the passage of a canal treaty. The I'anamani ans replied that they would not return to the republic of Colombia and declared the assurances came too late, as Panama's position was so advantageous and strong that tbey could not see any reason for changing. YALE-HARVARD CONTEST. Minister Herran, through whom the Panama canal treaty was negotiated, succeeded Jose Vincent Concha because Concha refused to agree that the United States should have "perpetual control" of the strip wherein the canal was to be dug. At that time Dr. Herran was secretary of the legation. Dr. Herran promptly protested against the recognition of the new republic by the state department. There'Will be No Tickets Left to Offer at Public Sale. EVANS BROS. C PRICES Boston, Nov. 18.—The total number of tickets sent oui for the Harvard- Yale game Is close on 38,000. Over 10,- 000 tickets were sent to Yale, and she Is still clamoring for more. Harvard undergraduates took about 10,000 and the graduates 3,000. Public season ticket holders secured 6,000. There will be no public sale of tickets, as there were none left after the regular applications had been filled. "Without attempting to give the reasons therefor," he said, "I content myself with stating the fact that forty years ago we had only one-fourth aa much foreign commerce to transport aa we have now, yet we actually carried in American bottoms forty years ago three times as much foreign commerce as we carry today. These conditions may be satisfactory to you. They seem to bp satisfactory to,many. But they are not satisfactory to me. DISASTROUS EXPLOSION DIETRICH HAS ENEMIES. Colombia's Many Promises. During the conference Nicnnor Insignares, a brother of the governor of the state of Bolivar, who was the spokesman of the Colombians, made n strong appeal to the Panamanians not to disrupt the republic of Colombia, und he supplemented his appeal by th solemn assurance that Colombia would grant all the rights demanded by the isthmians and eventually carry out their grand project of building the canal. Nebraska Senator Says They Are Re- sponsible For Indictment. 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 .65 . .25 .12 . .14 Washington, Nov. IS.—Senator Dietrich, speaking CD1' his indictment at Omalm on the charge of conspiracy and bribery in connection with the appointment of Jacob Flslicr us postmaster at Hastings, Nel)., said: The Kings Go Pheasant Hunting. Heavy Loss of Life Reported From a Canadian London, Nov. 18.—King Edward and his guest. King Victor, of Italy, today went pheasant shooting in the Windsor preserves. On the way to the forest, King Victor stopped at Frogmore. and laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Victoria. "There is absolutely nothing to have warranted the indictment. I have never received a dollar or any property from Mr. Fjslior or any other person in exchange for my Influence. I have some bitter enemies. As governor I refused to pardon Joe Hartley, the defaulting ex-state treasurer. I have it from reliable authority that- Mr. Summers, present United States district attorney, is largely responsible for securing the pardon of Hartley. It has been Intimated to me for a long time that Summers would make me trouble it 1 did not cease my endeavor to have him ousted from his present position. I do not know, of course, the testimony, given to secure my indictment. It must be absolutely false or I would not have been indicted. Town. "As certain as the world revolves the time will come when our peoplje will give more heed to securlng a respectable share of the trade of South American republics, South Africa, the islands south of the equator and the countries washed by the Pacific ocean. War Is Now Comrriercial. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better brnad than any other kind As the price iB low Replying to Senor Inslgnares, Senor Tomas Arias, representing the junta, said tliftt the Boat)tu government and the Colombians did not appear to grasp the actual conditions prevailing on the isthmus. The revolution, Senor ArlaB said, was born absolutely of the unanimous desire of the entire people of Panama and was irrevocable. It was the act of a now independent government nlready thoroughly organized and formally recognized by the United States government In receiving its representative, M. Philippe Bunau-Varilla, as well as by the governments of France and Italy. Toronto; Canada, Nov. 18.—A terrific occurred at a factory at NewnpWtet, 45 miles north of Toronto, this morning. Three steam boilers, all connected and used for motive power, exploded, completely wracking a large building where 250 men were working. Fire broke out in the building and the loss of life is expected to be heavy. *5 per bbl.: $2.50 per 100: $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through its use is considerable. Some other articles in our St. Petersburg, Nov. 18.—Largo numbers of Russians are preparing to emigrate to America. Emigration from all parts of Russia has been greatly increased by rosy letters received from former emigrants who have settled in the United States. Russians Like Our Country. SHOES! SHOES! "The conflict between the great powers of the world Is no longer military but commercial. Europe Is not seeking to establish naval stations In the direction I have indicated, but she has already established commercial stations there, and out of these are liable to rise complications fully as intricate and vastly more delicate. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their sroc duess and cheapness. But the best way to test onr star ements is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. ALL STYLES. LOWEST PRICES. BRENNAN and ROBERTS SAN DOMINGO SHELLED. 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Plot Against Swiss President. Wlien you aire in need of Oil Cloth and Linoleums, visit our store, as we have a large assortment to choose from. Rome, Nov. 18—The newspaper Messaggero reports that an anarchist plot against President Iten, of Switzerland, was discovered at Milan. Three men were arrested, one of whom was on the point of leaving for Switzerland. Fifty Marines Landeji From the Cruis- er Baltimore. "I am not contending for ship subsidies If any more feasible course can be devised. But if ship subsidies will insure us a merchant marine then I am for ship subsidies. If some other measure will insure a merchant marine then I am for some other measure. If several measures combined will Insure a merchant marine then I am for all such measures." "Colombia," suld Senor Arias, "will always find In this country the most sincere brotherly feeling. The political ties binding the isthmus to Colombia have, been broken, but the fault Is not that of the isthmus. The ties of affection, however, never can be broken." Cape Haytlen, Nov. 18.—Word "I shall waive the protection afforded n senator by the constitution while Congress is in session and shall bo to Nebraska and shall insist on an immediate trial with perfect confidence that my innocence will be established. (7\rury's PRICES. ceived from San Domingo this morning states that the insurgents shelled the city throughout the night, the government forces returning the fire with artillery. The dispatch adds that a force of 50 marines has been landed from the American cruiser Baltimore, which is in Sanio Domingo harbor. Mark Twain Working on New Books. Rome, Nov. IS.—It is reported here that Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) is working on three new books. One of these Is "How the Americans Discovered Italy." "At no time in my life lias there been any desire to shield those who have t)een guilty of wrongdoing. sr EVANS BROS Best Patent Flour $5.00 PANAMA ENVOYS ARRIVE. "For twenty-live years 1 have been a resident of Nebraska. As private citizen, as governor and senator my aim has been to devote my best energies to the promotion of the welfare of the people and the maintenance of the good name of our state. Above all things I have abhorred dishonesty in public office and the betrayal of public trust." Secretary Sliaw bad carefully prepared a speech, but toward Its end lit departed from It. He said in part: Best Family Flour. 4.60 Rye Flour, per sack 1.00 B-W Flour, per sack 75 American Intrigue Denied—Empower- EXTRA SESSION WANTED. New York, Nov. 18.—Empowered to negotiate a canal trenty between the new republic of Panama and the United States, Senores Federico Boyd, Manuel Amador-Guerrero and Carlos Arosemena, high commissioners, have arrived from Colon. ed to Negotiate Canal Treaty. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Bucks bounty Senator Has Asked Gov. Will Dig Canal at Once. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Pennypacker to Call One, "We are going to dig the Panama ca nal. Do you realize that this is equal to one voting a subsidy to the commerce of all the countries of Europe'; It will benefit them all, but we believe It will benefit us still more. 3 pkgs. Luck, or Ready Bits .25 Leggett's OatHakes, 3 pkgs.. .25 Leggett's Wheat Flakes, 2 for .25 For WEDDINGS ClnwArc ! For FUNERALS r • Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 18.—Senator Grim, of Bucks county, has asked Gov ernor Pennypacker to call an extra session of the Legislature for the rebuilding of river bridges over thy Delaware, between Bucks county and New Jersey, which were damaged by floods. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-CMPENTER, mm it. hitii uii Now York, Nov. 18, 1903. High. Low. Clos. 119% 118% 119% 65 64 % 6-* vh 89% 89 89% 39% 38% 39% 75% 74% 75% .15% 14% 14% 137% 136% 137% 23% 22% 23% 36% 35% 36 101% 101 101% 140 139% 139% 114% 114% 114% 89% 89% 89% 42% 41% 42% 55% 55% 55% 117% 116% 117% 27% 26% 27% 20% 20 20% 114 112% 114 26% 25 26% 40% 38% 40% 18% 17% 18% 74 V5 Potatoes, per bu 70 Winter Apples, per bushel.. .05 Sweet Potatoes, per peck 25 Onions, per peck 20 Denying Intrigue with any nation In order to achieve their Independence from Colombia, Senor Federlco Boyd stated that they were utterly unprepared for war. He eloquently told of I'anama's decades of wrongs, the last hope of help to their progress destroyed by the Inactivity of the Colombian congress and optimistically depicted tlie isthmian republic of the fiuure. Sugar  Atchison ... Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. B. & O  MACEDONIA NOT QUELLED. "Your shipping men know that if twe vessels started from Liverpool for San Francisco, one by the xSuez canal and one by Cape Horn, they would both beat a vessel sailing from New York to San Francisco around the Horn. That's one of the reasons we must have the canal. People Will Rise Again, Says Sarafoff, Silver Plate Company Burned Out, If Need Be C. & G. West. St. Paul  Lancaster, Pn.. Nov. IS.—I-'ire lust night destroyed a, double building; occupied by the Lancaster Silver Plate company and did considerable damage to surrounding property. The Lancaster Silver Plate company. Which manufactures umbrella and cane handles, sustains a loss of $."$."D.000, and the owners of the buildings lose $15,000. Other losses will reach about .$20,000. London. Nov. IS.—The correspondent of the Times at Sofia telegraphs an interview which hi' has had with Boris Sarafoff. The young man, who Is under thirty years of age, bears traces o( the hardships which he has undergone during the past nine months, lint bis health does not appear to be impaired. Rock Island K. & T., pf. . L. & N  Man. El. ... Met. Trac. . Mo. Pacific . So. Pacific . Norf. & West N. Y. Central Erie  O. & W. ... Penna  Home Made Flannel, for Dress Goods, per yd  SPECIAL LOW PRICES at "We must have the ships to carry the trade. We could dig a Fanama canai every day without hurting anybody's pocket. Hence if we must raise money to help merchant marine it will not be hard." the MAGNET [Full line of Boots and Shoes, at "It was a campaign jf peace." he ■aid, "in which all factions laid down their political animosities and joined the common cause. Lowest Prices. llo lias fought twenty buttles with tilt' Turks, lias lost several trusted lieutenants and lias had several narrow escapes. Frequently lie was compelled to light Ills way with liis band through n cordon of the enemy. lie says that the hostilities which have been suspended will not be resumed in the spring if the powers produce an Improvement of conditions in Macedonia. Bargains in every part of the store. Read this list over and compare them with what you usually pay. "We had no assurance of assistance from the United States, but we knew from the precedent established In the Inst Colombian revolution that the United States would not permit fighting either in Pannmn or Colon or anywhere near the railroad w..ose traffic It guarantees safe conduct. There was vigorous hand clapping when Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of the treasury, exclaimed, with rising emphasis, as his clinched hund struck the table: Civil War Veteran Dead. William Drury, Washington, Nov. IS.—Brigadier General Reuben I'". Bernard, n veteran of the civil wiir, who participated In 103 battles and skirmishes in that conflict and in subsequent Indian campaigns, is dead at liis residence in this city. His remains will be interred at Arlington tomorrow with the usual military honors.THE LEADINB GROCER. "I'm jealous of the hour when we begin to shovel dirt, and we're not going to let any time go to waste. We must have an outlet for our trade, or our resources might as well be on the Island of Martinique." Men's heavy fleece-lined shirts and drawers, silk bound only 35c. Pacific Mail Reading Ladles' heavy Melton walking skirts, latest style, worth $3.60; special price, $1.25. So. Ry T. A. DURKIN. "The movement was opposed by 110 one on the isthmus, and because of the physical difficulties Colombia could not attack us from overland. We therefore had made no preparation for war." So. Ry., pf. . Tenn. C. & I. Union Pacific Wabash, pf. C. P. I  28% At the same time lie is not sanguine alwut the Aiistro-ltussli scheme. He says that a number of small bands remain in the mountains of Macedonia prepared to renew the insurrection if necessary. While this will not be possible in the districts which were devastated this year, many other districts. especially in central Macedonia, are comparatively Intact and would be ready to rise next spring. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce dedicatory ceremonies were held yesterday at noon to mark the unveiling of marble statues of De Witt Clinton, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, which ornament the south facade of the Chamber of Commerca building. Addresses were made by Governor Odell, Charles S. Falrchlld. Judge Alton B. Parker and Morris K Jesup, president of the chamber. One lot double-faced patent leather belts, black and red; your choice, 10c. 28% A November Thunderstorm, A Complete Line ot Groceries. Children's heavy fleece-lined vests and pants from 5c. Copper 39% 95 Atlantic City, X. Nov. 18.—A weather freak which startled the resort yesterday afternoon was a slty which flamed lightning for an hour and shook the resort wltli crashes of thunder. A storm of this kind in November is almost unknown here. It was warm enough to wear straw hats." The commission arrived on the steam* Bhip City of .Washington from Colon. Flying from the fore truck of the vessel was the first flag made In the new. republic of Panama. People's Gas Texas Pacific U. S. Steel . 23% 11 Misses' heavy fleece-lined vests and pants, all sizes, 15c. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE 10-4 cotton blankets, nicely bound, worth 75c; special price, 48c. U. S. Steal, pf 61.4 51% 11-4 comfortables, carded, cottonfilled, figured cotton front, red back, worth $1.50; here, 98c. Steam craft tooted their salute to Its red, white and blue fields and two stars, and as the revenue cutter drew alongside customs officers, as well as a welcoming delegation, bared their beads to honor the emblem of the new nation and the three envoys who had come to represent it. A Notable Wedding. All the rifles and ammunition required are deposited in safe hiding places in the mountains. Albany, N. Y„ Nov. 18.—Miss Ellen Herndon Arthur of this city, daughter of Chester Alan Arthur, who was president of the t'nited States, has been married to Charles_ A. 1'inkerton of New York city In St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal church by the Right Rev. Henry C. Potter, bishop of the diocese of New York, assisted by the Rev. I)r. Walton W. Battershall, rector of St. Peter's. New York, Nov. IS.—The lDuke and Duchess of Iloxburghe have sailed for England 011 the steamer Kaiser Wil helm II. from this port. The Roxburghes Sail, Diphtheria Claims New Victims. BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, 4 pints, doz. 40o Ale, pints, per doz. 76c S6HLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Ladies' dairy cloth flannette shutwaist, nicely trimmed, latest style, regular 75c value, here for 45c. Glasgow, Scotland. Nov. 18.—It may be accepted as practically certain that Kenneth M. Clark wiy challenge for the America's cup ill 1004 and that George L. Watson will design the yacht on condition that Mr. Clark be allowed to challenge under the Iiritisli rating rule or the present New York Yacht club rule. Mr. Clark is a director of Coates, limited, and has large business Interests on both sides of the Atlantic. The family has led Scotch yachting for a quarter of a century. A New Cup Challenger. Elmlra. N. Y., Nov. 18.—Despite the optimistic hopes of the New York State reformatory officials the diphtheria epidemic seems to make progress at that Institution. Three new cases developed, and that notwithstanding the fact that every inmate in the institution bus been inoculated with antitoxin serum for a week. Lace collars in all the latest styles. Newest designs in stole effect, from 50c. Venezuela. Cuba Won't Aid Colombia, In midsummer the towns of Venezuela seem deserted during the daytime. The sun is so hot that exposure to It without a hat for only fifteen minutes usti- Silk muffs, black and white, from 60o Havana, Nov. 18.—The Republic of Cuba has refused to comply with the request of President Marroquin, of Colombia, that, Cuba give her moral 'support to Colombia's opposition to the new Republic of Panama. The request waB discussed at a meeting of the cabinet today. After the meeting. Senor Danque, Cuban minister fo Panama, was again Instructed to treat with See our lace and applique trimmings and ornaments. We have all the latest styles at special low prices. Now Is the Time to Buy your Xmas presents at the big reduction sale now on at Weber & Co.'s, jewelers, 14 South Main St. 17t3 ally results in lllueso and death with in a day or two. Missouri's Liquor Law Upheld. All Delivered at Tour Residence. JefTerson City, Mo., Nov. 18.—The supreme court has held that the statute prohibiting the giving away of liquor counties Is constltu- us MAGNET The oldest tavern in Berlin, "Zur Stndt Rtlppin," was built early in the fifteenth century. Berlln'd Oldest Tnvern. T. A. DURKIN. Best oysters, delivered projnptly by Messlck. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. 87 8. Main St, Pittatan.' laces cleaned at Ash's.