Pittston Gazette

              , W?.  ■r*•' vy- ***.7*• -SJSr• '-'y.• • 1H THE HOME PAPER. T Hk mm | !TV. : - V? WEATHER Indications. Xm Jt. ~ People of. £Meton Vicinity. and Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. ALL THE HOME NEWS. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEHBER 2, 1903. 1WO CENTS A COPY. I Q D A f}F,S. POBTY CKNTs A MONTH, f O JT AUJMi K/iiL VF4R J WEEKLY ErtTABLMHED 18'0 04tn xlUAxi. {daily tear bytheo hart una. HERRAN CALLS ON SECY HAY Women Jo the best economic shopping here. RECEIVERS HOLD ZION ngo leased the Auditorium In which to hold his Sunday gatherings. Ail this time he kept up his divine healing, and many of tliose who caine to him to be healed became his stanchest supporters In the„ehnroh. It was shortly after he began the services In the Auditorium that he announced tlisVt he was the successor of Elijah, the prophet of C!od, and that his teachings and actions were inspired. We Repeat /sD*- '' that it does not matter what assertions or claims are made by others the fact still remains Elijah III. is Now Alleged to Unusual Courtesy (o Colom- Be Insolvent. bian Charge d'Affaires. Four years ago I)owie began negotiations for the purchase of the land north of Waukegan on which /ion City now stands. Having secured options on a tract of (D,400 acres, he platted it. Eighty acres were set aside for the lace factories, on which the industrial hopes of Zion City founded. Samuel Stevenson went 'to Nottingham, England, ordered and paid deposits on 100 lacemaking machines, which, with the accessories, when laid down in Chicago. cost almost $1,000,000. CASH APPEALS UNHEEDED WHAT REYES MAY EXPECT Stegmaier's Beer Dowls, Served With Order of the Court, Refuses to Make a Statement. New York Fiasco Believed to Have Hastened Downfall. United States Ready to Extend Good Offices For Peace Between Colombia and Panama, but Will Consider No Other Proposal. is far superior to all others. Compare it with any of tnem and we warrant that you will say it has no equal. Insist on having itthere is no substitute —should you desire a supply just telephone our cold storage depot located in your city and we will do the rest. Chicago, Dec. 2.—Zion is in the hands Of receivers. Financial difficulties which began during the crusade of John Alexander Dowie, the self styled "Elijah III.," and his restoration host to New .York a month ago and which have been rapidly increasing since Howie's return have culminated in the federal court taking possession of all the property controlled by Dowle in Zion City. Washington, Dec. 2.—Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge d'affaires, called at the state department yesterday for the first time in many weeks for the purpose, he said, of informing Secretary Hay of General Rafael Reyes' arrival here, of the object of his mission and to pay a friendly call upon the secretary.Zion City was formally opened July 14, 1001, when Dowle took up bis headquarters there In an old farmhouse after making a speech of consecration. Artisans were hurried to the place, and the construction of buildings and streets began. A year Inter the town had a population of 2.000 persons, and at the present time the population is estimated at a I ion I 1i MM io. Coats For Children A never-excelled display of comfortable, handsome, stylish Children's Coats is placed before you at this store. Judge Ivolilsaat has appointed Fred SI. Blount and Albert D. Currier receivers In bankruptcy for the property on petition of three creditors alleging an indebtedness of $1,100. No elcuse for the little one to be without a warm, winter coat, when the price is as low as this lot is offered at. The I nee factories were opened over a year ago. and a hotel, administration and auditor! buildings were constructed. Hric*, candy and wood working plants were established, and at the present time an imposing bftilding of stone for the Zion college Is In course ol' construction. Dr. Herran was accorded tlie unusual courtesy of being received in the secretary's private ottice instead of tlie regular diplomatic room. Dr. Ilerran made a long visit, and although at its close be said there was no announcement to make and that no date for the reception of General Reyes had been arranged it can be said that be was advised of the exact attitude which the Washington government will assume toward the special envoy. Come and see for yourself. The bankruptcy proceedings against Dowle were based on the allegation that he is Insolvent and that while in this financial condition he committed nn act of bankruptcy by making a preferential payment on Nov. 2 to the K. Streeter Lumber company for $3,- 770. Dowle has been hard pressed by his creditors, especially since It was announced that his recent mission to New York had proved unsuccessful financially. Fram 75c Upwards. Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLE'S STORE A RAILROAD CHARITY. WILKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main St, Pitta ton. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST A Home For Daughters of Employees "If General Reyes Is pleased to meet the state department officials 011 the ground fixed by them and for tlie purpose which they have named—the arrangement of peace terms between Colombia and the new republic of Panama—he will be cordially received. Otherwise bis visit to the department will be fruitless and Ills mission to Washington a failure. Philadelphia, Dec. 2.—The trustees of the estate of J. Edgar Thomson lrave decided to erect at some point near till* city a home for the daughters men killed In the service of railroads. Killed While on Duty. VICE ADMIRAL ALEXEIEFF, RUSSIA'S VICEROY IN MANCHURIA. ■ Dowle Is known to have accumulated n large sum as the head of the Christian Catholic church, the assets of the organization being estimated at between $20,000,000 and *30,000,000. There was a large outlay of money, however, when Zlon City was started. Then lace and candy industries were started, and as both of these ventures have never been a paying investment a great deal more money was tied up. Dowle'a differences with his brotherin-law, Stevenson, over the management of the lace factory cost more than' $100,000, and other suits recently begun in Lake county by creditors are said to aggregate a large sum. The city contains about 10,000 souls. CVANS BROS. " «^PRfCE8 As commander of both army and navy in the far east, Alexeleff is carrying out Russia's annexation of Manchuria. He is a diplomat as well as a fighting man and has a big army and navy behind him to overawe Japan. The erection and maintenance of the home will be provided for out of a fund of from $2,0*10,000 to $3,000,000 which conies from the estate of Mr. Thomson, who died May 27. 1S74, while he was president of the Pennsylvania railroad. FOG CAUSED WRECK RUSSO-JAPANESE AFFAIRS. "The United States stands ready to extend its good offices to effect a settlement between Colombia and Panama; but, with tills exception, it Is not interested nor can It consider any other proposul from Colombia regarding tlie isthmus," said a high official of the administration. General Reyes Forewarned. Motorman Fatally Injured and Passen No Basis Yet Agreed Upon for a Best Patent Flour.... Feqd, per cwt  Oats, per bushel ... Buckwheat, 25 lbs for Potatoes, per bu  Best Dairy Butter... Skinned Ham,per lb. Cheese, per lb  $5.00 . 1.20 . .48 . .75 What Is generally called the "Thomson home" for railroad employees' orphans, lately maintained in the old Thomson residence at Eighteenth and Spruce streets, will be maintained until the new home is built as soon as grounds can be obtained and buildings erected. Just what disposition been made of Mrs. Thomson's separate estate Is not known, but it is thought that much of it lias been given to carry out her husbaud's plans. Chicago. Dec. 2.—A denso fog this morning was responsible for numerous accidents, the most serious being a rear-end collision of two trains on the South side elevated railroad. Har ry Cappell, a motorman. was probably fatally injured. Charles Newton, a passenger, was badly bruised and cut. Several others suffered minor injuries. The crash caused a panic among sev eral hundred passengers. In the wild rush for the doors, several women fainted. Men fought one another and climbed over seats to the windows, seeking escape All of the cars wer* derailed, blocking the track for over an hour. gers H'irt, Treaty. London, Dec. 2.—Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister to London, denies the report that a basis for a treaty between Japan anil Russia had been agreed upon. He says the negotiations to this end are still proceeding between the two countries, but matters are somewhat delayed by the growing Irritation of the Japanese against Russia at Dalny, (he new city near Port Arthur. . .70 . .25 . .12 . .14 General Reyes has been advised of this by Dr. Ilerran. and It remains for him to say what will be his course here In view of this development. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR Attorney Ettelson, representing the petitioning creditors, in his arguments before Judge Kohlsaat said: Senator Morgan introduced resolutions authorizing the committee 011 interoceanie canals to investigate the part alleged to have been taken by the transcontinental railroads in the Isthmian cannl matter aud also to Inquire into the plans of the interoceauic canal commission. manufactured- A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind K- the price 18 low "The creditors whom X represent have reason to believe that Dii. Dowle Is Insolvent. Judgements have been accumulating against him for several weeks past, and there was every indication that the overseer of Zion congregation could not pay his debts. In such a crisis the creditors sought protection for their interests In the bankruptcy court. It Is impossible to estimate the liabilities or assets of Dowie. Zion's affairs are complicated, and it will take several weeks, I believe, before any Idea of Dowie's finances can be had." $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per H)0; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Savi- g through its use la considerable. Some othe" articles in our SHOES! SHOES! ALL STYLES. Worcester, Mass., Dec. 2.—A special to the Telegram from Leominster says: Hundreds Exposed to Smallpox. PANAMA TREATY SIGNED. Panama, Dec. 2.—The canal treaty was signed at 11.35 a. m. today. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their • • diiess and chenpneas But the best way to -est our sta ements Is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. "Nicholas J. White, twenty-four years old, has been token to the pest house from his room in Music hull, his face covered with smallpox pustules. He Imd been feeling sick for several diiys and had been loafing around the streets :md ;ioolrooins. Yesterday he went to work in a shop employing fifty hands. Dr. C. IC. Higelow, chairman of the board of health, says White has exposed hundreds." LOWEST PRICES. The first resolution declared tlint (lie railroads are obstructing tlie full and complete execution of the duty anil the policy of the United States as declared In the act of congress approved .Tune 28, 1002, providing for the construction of a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. THE PANAMA TREATY. Ottawa. Canada, Dec. 2.—Half i dozen students were severely burned in a fire which destroyed Ottawa University today. The fire was a fierce one. Many of the students, of whom there are 150, had narrow escapes from death- Students Severely Burned. Expected Back Next Week and Will BRENNAN and ROBERTS Washington, Dec. 2.—The Panama Treaty is expected back in Washington by next Monday or Tuesday and will at once be taken up for ratification by the Senate. Senator Cullom. chairman of the foreign relations committee of the Senate, spent some time at the White House today, discussing the treaty with the President. "I don't see any reason why the treaty should not be passed without delay," said Cullom, after his conference with the President. be Taken Up by Senate. When you are in need of Oil Cloth and Linoleums, visit our store, as we have a large assortment to choose from. 4S N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Frenzied Appeals For Funds. During the past few weeks repeated and Insistent appeals for funds have been made by Dowle to bis followers, immediate and remote. At a recent rally In the tabernaek at Zlon City Dowle said: Colon, Dec. 2.—The Panama railroad steamer City of Washington, from New York Nov. 24, having on board the canal treaty, has arrived at Colon. Senor Hsprllla, tlie minister for foreign affairs of the republic of Panama, came here from Panama, and the treaty was turned over to him. He then boarded the regular morning train for Panama, taking the treaty with him. Treaty Rcaches Panama. Cf\ruri/'s prices Washington, Dec. 2.—Mrs. Helen Pitts Douglass, widow of Frederick Douglass, former minister to Haiti and advocate of abolition, is dead at her home, Cedar Hill, A tut cost a. D. C. She was sixty-five years old, and the cause of her death was dropsy. She was a white woman of brilliant attainments who lectured and wrote upon race problems with great success. She was Mr. Douglass' second wife, having married him in 1884. He died in 1805. Widow of Fred Douglass Dead, Quay in Florida, Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 2.-—Senator M. S. Quay arrived here laBt night en route to St. Lucie, on the east coast, his winter home. He said he waB going for rest and recreation and expected to devote much time to fishing. EVANS BROS "A lot of you people have cash in your pockets. Dig down and get it out. It is God's, and we need it in his work. Yon're cowards If you don't give it up. Deposit It." Women Lawyers Debarred. Bent Patent Flour.. Chop and Meal  Corn and Cr. Corn. Bran and Hiclds... Oats, per bushel. In 25 bu. lots.... Hav, long and cut $5.00 1.20 Fierce Prize Fight in Boston, London, Dec. 2.—The House of Lord9 today refused to grant an appeal to Bertha Cave, who has applied for admission to the British bar. The reason given for the refusal was that no precedent existed for a woman practicing in the English courts. 1.20 T. A. DURKIN. Dowle talked In the same strain for more than an hour, tears glistening on his cheeks as he told of the financial straits in which the Zlon industries found themselves. He declared that he needed $500,000 at once. Boston, Dec. 2.—In the hardest and most bitterly contested bout ever seen in Boston. Marvin Hart, of Louisville, Ky., won from Kid Carter in the 15th round at the Criterion Athletic Club last night. Referee Buckley stopped the fight when it was apparent that Carter was in a helpless condition. Carter was outclassed from beginning tou end, save in one round, the 11th, when he had Hart practically out, the Louisville man being saved only by the bell. Xew York, Dec. 2.—Governor Odell. in response to a telegram from Senator Piatt, came from Albany last evening. reaching the Fifth Avenue hotel at 10 o'clock. The governor Is In conference with the senator today and will return to Albany tonight. Senator Piatt will go to Washington tomorrow forenoon. The governor bas been besieged by newspaper men, who, a* usual, wanted to know all ahont the rumors of shifts anil changes in the state and local organizations. The governor good naturedly replied that he had no news to give out. Piatt and Odell Confer. 120 .48 ■AT Four Men Fearfully Burned. A Complete Line of Groceries. Buffalo, Dec. 2.—Four men have been terribly burned by hydrochloric add at the Erie freight sheds at Tift Farm. Nicholas Ferugga's eyes were burned out. His face, -shoulders and the upper part of Ills body also were badly burned. The other three were less seriously burned, but all of them suffered Intense pulll. The men were engaged In moving a carboy of the acid from a freight car when it exploded. Instead of frightening many into depositing this appeal sent a long line of people to the bank to draw .out their money. Agency for Chase & Sanborn's Tea« and Coffees. Enjoyment. "So your family went to the seashore this summer?" Potatoes, per bushel Apples, per bushel Parsnips, per peck. Onions, per peek .. Cranberries, per qt. In the efforts to remedy the condition of affairs at Zlon City hundreds of letters were sent out dally to Dowle's followers in other parts of the country. In these letters, in which glowing prospects of Zion City's future were painted and in which Dowle himself is quoted as praying that all those who believe in him will "follow the Lord," all Dowieltes are urged, almost commanded, to sell their farms, stores nnd everything else and come at once to Zion City and take up the work of the church. All of those who have money In banks near .where they now live were asked to draw that money out of the local banks and send it for deposit at Zlon City. fresh every Wednesday and Saturday—Hot house radlBhes, lettuce, vegetable oyster, green onions, spinach and parsley. "Did you httve a good time?" "Yes," answered Mr. Cumrox. "Fine. Stayed home, smoked a pipe in the parlor, ate onions whenever I wanted them and played ragtime tunes on the music box. But I wouldn't have mother and the girls hear a word of nil this for the world."—Washington Star. Held for Murder. Norwich, Colin., Dec. 2.—Exodius Fregau, charged with manslaughter in causing the death of Ovila Caron whom, it is alleged he struck with a billiard cue in tha Taftville hotel last Friday night, was today held under $2,0(li) bonds for the Superior Court. Hail was secured by Fregau. 21 lbs. Gr. Sugar 22 lbs. A Sugar. 23 lbs. Br. Sugar Best Butter  Pure Lard  Cheese  $1.00 1.00 1.00 FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 1'lttsburg, Dee. 2.—The second dinner of the Crucible club of Pittsburg'at the Union club last night was characterized by the presence of General Nelson A. Miles as the guest of honor, surrounded by professional men and those representing financial Interests of western Pennsylvaula. A pretty feature of the occasion was the presentation in behalf of the club members of a loving cup to General Miles and bis response. A Loving Cup For Miles. Life Saving Buoys Tested. FOR FAMILY USE. Copenhagen, Dec. 2.—A successful trial of the Doenvig life saving globes has been made at Skaw, oil the dangerous north Jutland coast, in a storm. After a trial had been made with a ballasted buoy the inventor, Captain Doenvig, with four other persons, entered a buoy which was launched from .the cruiser Helnulal. It cleared the breakers and shoals and drifted safely ashore. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. .10 .14 .16 ,14 N'ew York Stock Markets furnished •Dy M. S. Jordan A Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. Sweitzer Cheese Brick Cheese... Bartel's, Pabst and Schlltz Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. Peculiar Fatality. New York, Dec. 2, 1903. High. lyow. Cloa. .125 121 125 67% 67 67% 91 % 91 % 91% 41%. 40 41% 78% 77% 77% 31% 31 31 15% 15% 15% 140% 139% 140 26 25% 25% 39 38% 39 107% 106% 106% 139% 139% 139% 118 117 117 91% 91% 91% 56% 56 56% 117% 117 117 27% 27'4 27% 21% 20% 21% 115% fl*% 115% 43 42% 42% 20% 20% 20% 78% 78% 78% 29% 29H 29% 7% 7 7 36% 36 36 88% 88 88 27 % 24% 27 40% 38% 40% 95 94% S4% 24% 24% 24% All Delivered at Tour Beaidenoe. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 2.—Harry Owens, a young man, who was looking in the wiiulow of the Winchester Anns Factory, was l'atally shot by a boy who was loading guns in the factory this morning. Owens ilieil in a hospital. It is believed the shooting was accidental.It is declared to be u fact that the employees of tlie manufacturing industries have not been paid in from four to six weeks. Sugar .... Atchison ... Atchison, pf. Broolc. Trae. C3. & O. ... William Drury, T. A. DURKIN. Inspecting Michigan Sugar Plants. THE LEADIN8 QROCER. 46 S. Main St. Both 'phones. The petition and order of the court •was read to Dowle last evening. After that Dowle locked himself up with several of his leading subordinates. He refused to allow himself to be seen or to make auy statement, merely sending out word that he had nothing to say. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 2.—Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Senator Burrows and Congressmen Loud, Kordney and McMorran have left this city in a special car, accompanied by a number of Michigan sugar men, 011 an,Inspection tour of the beet sugar factories of the state that will occupy three days. The itinerary includes visits to factories at Rochester, Cairo and Saginaw. Buffalo, Dec. 2.—Immigration inspectors liave captured four Chinamen In the act of evading the Chlpese exclusion act. They saw them crossing the Niagara river in a boat and found them hiding on Squaw island. They were brought to polite headquarters. Three Chinamen Caught. Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West St. Paul ry Robbers Work Hard for $10. Rock inland K. & T.. pf. .. L. & N  Man. I-  Met. Trae. .. Mo. Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Erie  You have what yoa can be thankful for— low prices at "Th Magnet." Hornelisville, N. Y„ Dec. 2.—Four robbers entered the grocery store of Glackman Bros, early tills morning They blew open the safe with dynamite and nearly wrecked the building Only $10 were in the safe, half of which was Ui pennies. The robbers es- The order of court compels Dowie to appear In court Dec. 11. History of Dowis's Ventures. Wage Reduction at Cleveland. Dowie made his advent in Chicago as a divine healer lu 18U2. Itentinga small apartment, he began the treatment of persons afflicted witli every known kind of disease, and soon hundreds ven- Joining to see him. He called himself the head of the International Divine Healing association and had a tabernacle constructed in Stony Isluiul avenue, near Sixty-third street, where his congregation held its flrst service. Three Drown In New York Bay. Cleveland, O., Dec. 2.—The wages of the men engaged In making steel and iron In this territory are being reduced, and It is understood that this Is done with the consent of the men themselves.New York, Dec. 2.—In a crash of tugboats before dawn In the harbor, near the Liberty light, the tug ldlewild was sent to the bottom of the hay by the seagoing tug Hercules. Three men were drowned and eight men rescued from the water by the crew of the craft which escaped disaster. caped THE MAGNET 0. & W 37 South Main St. PITTSTON. Owensboro, Ky., Dec. 2.—For tho flrst time since Saturday an improvement Is noted in the condition of Miss Mabel McKinley, who is ill here of nervous prostration. It is thought she will be able to leave her room within a week. Miss McKinley Improving. Penna. Reading So. Ry. To Legislate Againtt Boll Weevil. Tenn. C,& I. Leather So. Ry., pf. New Orleans, Dec. 2.—A special session of the Louisiana legislature will be held during the month of December to pass legislation which it is hoped will keep the boll weevil out of Louisiana. 1 lot of children's black mittens, regular 10c kind; here for 5c. 1 lot of ladies' black gloves at the lowest price; call and see them. A new line of fancy covered sofa cushions, all ready stuffed; nice for Christmas gifts, something new—watch the window. Ladies' and Misses' Sweaters, in all colors. Honesdale Make at the lowest prices. 1 Outgrowing these quarters in a few years, he leased a tabernacle at Michigan avenue and Thirteenth street, paying for It an lmmeuse rental. For several years the services were held there. As the congregation grew he rechristened his organization the Christian Qathollc church in Ziou and three year- Alleged Welsh Embezzler Nabbed. WabaBh. pf. West. Union C. P. I  New York, Dec. 2. — David Jones, alias Robert Powell, has been locked up in Ludlow street jail at the request iDf the British consul general here on a charge of embezzlement in Wales of £12,000. He was arrested ou board an Incoming steamer at quarantine. Honesdale Flannel, per yd. 24c —while it lasts. Halifax, N. S, Oec. 2.—Louisburg was violently shaken by an earthquake this morning. The inhabitants thought their houses would , topplo over. No damage is reported. Earthquake in Halifax. Copper People's Qas .. Texas Pacific . Car & Foundry U. S. Bteel ... Sharon, Pa., Dec. 2.—A reduction of 10 per cent In the wages of the employees of the Sharon plant of the American Steel Foundries company has gone into effect. About 000 men are affected. Steel Worker*' Wages Cut. Boys' heavy fleeced lined hose, 15o pair; fine for school wear. One price to'all—that the lowest. 18% UV4 18% 11% O. S. SJteal,' pf. 54% 52% Infants' Eiderdown Bonnets 10c.