Pittston Gazette

              yf " ' r* WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for e. For the People of. Pltteton and Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Increasing cloudiness; fresh winds. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. I WEEKLY KBTABLItlHED 18'0 1 DAILY EST. BT THEO. HART ISO. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, DECEflBER II, 1903. I WO CENTS A Cl TY. I 1 Q PA| iL\ FORTY ClcNTS A MONTH f AiS r ilUM. MANY LIVES IN GREAT DANGER NAVAL HERO DEAD. MACARTHUR DENIES IT MANUFACTURING RADIUM. DIET ATTACKS THE CABINET Ae4r Admiral Gherardi Pasaad Away Industry Has Already Developed In We Repeat on Birthday. Washington, Dec. 11.—In a report on 'Badium Industry" Blchard Guenther. United States consul general at Frankfort, Germany, soys: Qermany and France. Stratford, Conn., Dec. 11.—Bear Admiral Bancroft Glierardi is dead at his residence here on his birthday. All the members of his family were at his bedside, having been summoned early in the week when be began to fall rapidly.Serious Fire In a Pittsburg Cork Factory. General Misquoted Regarding German-American War. "Notwithstanding the difficulty in its production (many tons of ore being required to produce one gram) a radium Industry has already developed in Germany and Prance, and although one gram is sold nt a Jittie less than C2,000 the manufacturers are said to have orders for several hundred grams. Sensational Reply of Japanese to the Emperor. that it does not matter what assertions or claims are made by others the fact still remains Our Bear Admiral Gherardl retired from the nnvy on Nov. 11, 18H4, after having served continuously for forty-eight years. lie was born in JackBon, La., SIX BURNED, ONE MISSING Holiday CAUSED A SENSATION MINISTRY'S POLICY FAILS Announcement!! 8ix Hundred Men and Women Were In Conversation on Strategic Importance of Hawaiian Islands Ha Was Reported as '8aying That War With Qermany Was Imminent. "The demand for medical purposes exceeds the supply. Badium possesses all the important qualities of the Bontgen rays in addition to the invaluable property of being rendy for use at any time aud furnishing its rays without the employment of apparatus. It haH been demonstrated that a small glass tube not larger than a goose quill, containing a little more than a thousandth part of a gram, Is as effective as an expensive and complicated electric apparatus for the treatment of cancer—surpassing the best effects of the Bontgen rays. Stegmaier's Beer Employed, and it Waa Necessary to Diplomaoy Declared to Be Incompatible With Progress of the Empire—Unprecedented Action May Lead to a Dissolution of Parliament. Carry 100 Girla Down Ladders 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 it— there is no substitute —should you desire a supply just telephone our cold storage depot located in your city and we will do the rest. From the Second Story. Pittsburg, Dec. 11.—A serious Are occurred In the Armstrong Cork Factory, at 23d street and the Allegheny Valley railroad, at 9.30 this morning. It started in the grinding room on the second floor and gained rapid readway. About 600 men and girls are em/ ployed and 100 girls were carried bv the police and firemen from the second story by means of ladders. The follow, lng were seriously burned and were removed to a hospital: George Frlel James Kennan, Thomas Hannan, Andrew Kerr, Thomas Fitzgerald and William Bockford. Bobert Hamlin it missing and is supposed to be buried under the debris of the first floor. The fire was due to tho double explosion of a motor and boiler. Honolulu, Dec. 11.— Much interest has been m oused here by a report of Colonel Junes of the Hawaiian militia to Governor Carter of the territory of Hawaii, In which Colonel Jones, in commenting on the strategic importance of the Hawaiian Islands and the need of strong defense, quoted Major General MacArthur, U. 8. A., as predicting a war in the immediate future between the United States and Germany and that the principal Hcene of the lighting would be in the Pacific ocean, with the Hnwniian Islands us an objective point. Tokyo, Dee. 11.—The emperor opened the diet yesterday. The speech from the throne, according to custom, was delivered in the upper house and is as follows: Our Toy Department is I "My Lords and Gentlemen—It gives us profound cause for rejoicing that the friendly relations between our empire and other powers ever continue fai grow. i on a big scale this year. "The ease with which radium can be administered locally, as for instance in the nose or throat, is an invaluable advantage.Be sure and visit it. "As regards negotiations concerning the important diplomatic matter of maintaining peace in the orient and of our rights we have instructed our ministers abroad carefully to attend to their duties. BEAB ADMIRAL GHKRABDI. on Nov. 10, 1832. While still a young boy his family moved to Boston, and on June 24, 184Ci. he entered the navy as midshipman from the state of Massachusetts."The fnct thnt radium exerts a very peculiar Influence upon light emitting bodies hns given rise to the hope that It may eventually play an important role in the industry of light. A minute quantity of radium Is sufficient to produce a strong light from a layer of zinc pyrites, and this light produces no heat, so that loss of energy Is avoided." PEOPLE'S STORE Major General MacArtbur, who is still in Honolulu, having been here the past two weeks studying the military situation of the territory, states that the report of Colonel Jones does not correctly represent his views In any particular and utterly misrepresents them In some. "We have, furthermore. Instructed the members of our cabinet to formulate a financial scheme and to introduce a budget, with other bills. 15 South Main St., Pittston. He served on the Ohio and in the Pacific squadron until 1852, when he entered the NaTal academy and was graduated as a passed midshipman. In 1855 he became master and lieutenant. He was raised to the rank of lieutenant commander in 1802 and served for a year under Admiral Farragut. He was in the engagement with Fort Macon In that year and was complimented by his commander for his conduct under Are. Stegmaier Brewing Co ALWAYS the CHE APEST THE 8ITUATI0N AT BUTLER. "You are required to discharge your duties and meet our wishes by careful and harmonious discussions." The startling prediction attributed to General MacArthur by Colonel Jones was as follows: FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROOM. WILKESBARRE, PA. Fifty-two Deaths Have Occurred From Typhoid Fever, The brevity of the allusion by the emperor to the crisis in the far east caused much disappointment. Butler, Pa., Dcc. 11.—One death occurred here during last night from typhoid. The victim was Frank Bellls, aged 27 years. His mother, brother Charles and sister are also down with the fever. Fifty-two deaths have now occurred from fever. Five new cases were reported yesterday. The ladies of Butler, 300 in number, met in the Second Presbyterian church and organized an auxiliary to the relief committee."In all probability war will take place between the United States and Germany in the near future, whlcb Alexandra of England Has a Narrow Esoape. London, Dec. 11.—Awakened almost rudely, but in the nick of time, by her secretary and clad only in a dressing gown. Queen Alexandra, closely pursued by fire, fled from her apartments In Sandringham in the early morning. Almost immediately the floor of the bedroom collapsed, carrying amoug its blazing timbers the bed the queen had so hurriedly left and crashing down to the apartment of Miss Charlotte Knollys, the secretary, only from whose timely warning Great Britain might now be mourning another queeu. Soon after the speech from the throne was delivered In the upper house the house of representatives met for the purpose of considering a reply. The reply was almost immediately formulated and was rushed through the house with unusual expedition. It is as follows : EVANS BROS. C  In 1803-4 he commanded successively the gunboat Chicoma and the steamer Port Royal of the west gulf blockading squadron. Best Patent Flour, per bbl $5.00 Butter (creamery) ex. fine, lb .26 Butter (be«t dairy) lb 25 CurranlK, loose, clean, lb.... Currants, package, clean, lb. Raisins, loose, 3 crown, 3 lbs Raisins, loose, 4 crown, lb... Ensign Brand, 4 crown, seeded, full weight  Guardian Brand, 3 crown, seeded, full weight  Sultana Raisins, per pkg.. Figs, large size, 2 lbs for.. Lemon Peel, 2 lbs for.... Orange Peel, 2 lbs for  Citron Peel, per lb  Mixed Nuts, 2 lbs for  English Walnuts, 2 lbs for Cream Nuts, 2 lbs for .... Grenoble Eng. Walnuts, lb Soft Shell Almonds, iDer lb. Cranberries, per lb "Your majesty has been gracious enough to personally open the diet and to deliver a cordial message, which the bouse has received with great gratitude.In the latter vessel he took part in the battle of Mobile Bay. and during the action, by orders of Captain Thornton A. Jenkins, to whose vessel, the Richmond, the Port Royal was lashed, he cast ofT and drove away the Morgan, Gaines and Selmn. rebel gun1Donts, and received personal compliments from (he flag ofllcer for his work. Later in the war he commanded the Pcquot. .7 .8 .26 .10 "Crazy Snake" 8tirring Up Trouble, Guthrie, Okla., Dcc. 11.—"Crazy Snake," the belligerent leader of the Creek Indian faction, is advising his followers to refuse payment from the government of the sum agreed upon ar remuneration for those Creeks who were loyal to the Union during the Civil War. "Cra*y Snake" holds that the sum Is too small and, as a result, rfnbthar optbrwilf is feared. Policy of Cabinet Denounced. Attendants rushed to the rescue of the two women and, after being nssured of their safety, turned their attention to extinguishing the flames, which threatened the unpretentious but historic home of King Edward and bis consort. Finally the fire was got under control, but not until it had destroyed the rooms of the queen ajid Miss Kuollys and with them much rare and valuable furniture and souvenirs by the hundred which never can be replaced."The empire of Japan is now at its xenltli. Its position Is one unparalleled in the last thousand years. The members of the house of representatives profoundly regret that at a juncture so critical. Involving the fate of the na tiou. the course pursued by the cablnel is ill adapted to the needs of the situ atlon and inconsistent with the enhancement of our national Influence. The |Dolicy of the ministry has been shown to be incompatible with thC progress of the empire and to be purely domestic and temporizing. .12*- WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR .11 .124 .25 ■25 .25 .15 .25 .25 .25 .15 .18 .10 In 1800 he was made commander, and in 1874, as captain, he commanded the European squadron. He wltpessed the bombardment of Alexandria, and in 1884 ho was made commodore. In 1887 he was promoted to be rear admiral. Then, after two years as commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, he took command of the north Atlantic squadron. He was in command at the time of the civil war In Haiti and did much to restore order there. He again became commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard in 1803, retiring a year later. manufactured. A given quantity will make more and bettefr bread than any other kind A* the price la low |S per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the 8avi' g through its use Is considerable. Sornn articles in onr Optimistic Opinion of Kaiser's Illness. Berlin, Dec. 11.—The Die Zukun Review, In an article on the Kaiser's ill ness, takes a most optimistic view ot the ailment and concludes that there is "every human probability that hi'; majesty will continue to reign several decades." liX-j.NfcillAL. .UAtAiUULU. makes the Hawaiian national guard of national importance. The pan-Germanic doctrine is growing among Gcrman-Americnns. few of whom volunteered In the war with Spain. German interest,* are growing to such ac extent in South America that the strain upon the Monroe doctrine will eventually result In a conflict." Investigation showed, it Is said, that the tire originated from an imperfectly insulated electric light wire which set tire to a beam supporting the floor beneath the queeu's apartment. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their f • dnesa and cheapnees But the beet way to 'est onr sta ements is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. "The diplomacy of the cabinet is a failure, and we humbly appeal to youi majesty to review the situation. "Our solicitude for the progress of the empire dictates this reply, which represents the aspirations and expectations of the nation." BRENNAN and ROBERTS The news was not given out In London until several hours after the occurrence.Call on us for dried fruits, etc., as we have just received a carload from California. They are all fresh and clean and will make your Xmas cake a great success. BoBton, Dec. 11.—This morning, 86 drivers of the Boston Cab Co., who had been on strike for ten days, reported for work. The strike has been settled, the drivers having been granted prac tically everything they asked for. Cab Drivers Return to Work. SIRES AND SONS. N. MMIN. Next to Eagle Hotel John X. Jewett has been re-elected president of the Chicago Historical society.Report Made From Memory. MORE MARINES TO COLON. It is understood that this reply wai adopted at the instance of the president of the lower house and was a complete surprise to the government and its sup porters, who had not time to oppose the adoption of the reply, which was ap proved amid a scene of great enthusi asm. The members of the government parties In the house Jiave vainly tried to persuade the president to recousidet the reply to the emperor's address. Colonel Jones said his report to Governor Carter was based solely upon social conversations he had with Major General MacArthur and that he only reported his expressions in substance with «-~.view of impressing Governor Carter with the need of strengthening the isolated Islands from a military standpoint. (T^rury's PRICES George Vanderbilt is making preparations for a voyage up the Nile in January. He will proceed as far as it is possible to go with safety. Three Hundred Man Ordered From Guantanamo. Washington, Dec. 11.—Nothing of an official character concerning the reported movement of Colombian troops toward the isthmus has been received at the state department since the rejiorts that came from Venezuelan ports Indicating that sucli a movement was on foot. Nor lias the minister from Panama any information on this point. We also have a full line of shoes, slippers, leggins and hosiery. Call and see us, and purchase your Xmas presents at Baron Rothschild Dead, London, Dec. 11. —A dispatch to a news agency from Monte Curio announces the death there of Baron Arthur de Rothschild. Baron Arthur de Rothschild lived in Paris and at Cornay la Vllle, department of Seine et Oise, France. He was a member of the famous family of bankers. B. W. Harris, judge of probate for Plymouth county, Mass.. eighty years of age. Is still oil the bench. He was a classmate of Senator Hoar. 21 lb. Gr. Sugar . '22 lb. A Sugar ... 23 lb. Br. Sugar . New Maple 8ugar Comb Honey  $1.00 . 1.00 . 1.00 12!/2c . .16c EVANS BROS. Colonel Jones said he look no notes of his conversation with General Mac- Arthur and that bis Veport was made from memory. The conversation occurred during a social call which lie and Colonel Sopor of the national guard made on General MacArthur. Colonel Jones was very much surprised that his report to Governor Carter was made public. The Marquis Salonje, president of the upper house, claims that the reply ol the lower house was submitted without proper notice. J. \V. Lamar, who claimed to be the list surviving schoolmate of Abraham Lincoln, has just died in Huffaloville, lud., at the age of eighty-live. At the navy department It is announced that the marine contingent on the isthmus would be re-enforced by :HXD men now on the Prairie, orders having been scut to Admiral Barker, commanding the north Atlantic squadron, at Guantanamo, to dispatch the Prairie to the isthmus. She will sail today and will reach Colon by Monday. It Is felt that thus re-enforced the marines now 011 the isthmus will be fully competent to preserve order and prevent any invasion. Whitman's Fine Chocolates General De Wet has undergone at Bloemfontein an operation for one of liis fingers, from which he had suffered long. A piece of diseased bone was successfully removed. After the adoption of the reply an in terpellatlou was introduced In the house of representatives declaring that the delay In the settlement of the negotiations with Kussia concerning the fai east was a source of regret to the nation and an element of danger to it» peace and demanding a statement ol the progress of the negotiations. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 3 lb Cleaned Currants  2 lb. Seeded Raisins  Short Weight 8eeded  Sultana Ralslna, Seeded  Cluster Raisins  3 lb Loose Muscatel Raisins • 25c .25c .10c 12'/a 12'/a ,25c and Confections. Holiday Perfumes in handsome boxes. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. KANE'S PHARMACY Warner Miller, former United States senator from Now York, will present to the town of Herkimer a bronze statue tDf General Nicholas Herkimer, after whom tbe place was named. A few days ago General MacArthur was quoted as saying that the main feature of the defenses of the territory is the protection of the naval station at Pearl harbor and that the occupation of the other islands is not an Important matter from a military standpoint while Pearl harbor Is maintained as a strong defensive position. 20 South Main Street. New York, Dec. 11, 1903. High. IDow. Clos ,124% 123 123 68% 67% 67% 92% 92% 92% 51% 49'4 49% 79% 78% 78% 3?% 32 32% 18% 16% 16% 141% 140% 140% Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pf. .. Brooklyn Trac. B. & O  Ches. & Ohio .. C. & G. Wost. .. St. Paul  Rock Island ... K. & T.. pf  L. & N  Man. El  Met. Trac. .... Mo. Pacific  So. Pacific .... Norf. & Western N. Y. Central .. Erie  O. & W  Penna  Reading  So. Ry  Tenn. C. & I. Leather  Union Pacific . . Wabash, pf. .. West. Jnlon .. The situation is regarded as extreme ly critical and as likely to Involve the prorogation if not the dissolution of the parliament. Lemon Peel  Citron Peel  Orange Peel  Soft Shell Almonds. Mixed Nuts  Representative Kchemlah P. Sperry of the Second Connecticut district is the father of the house in point cf years. lDelng seventy-five years of age. He is one of the founders of the Republican party and was secretary of the Republican national committee during Lincoln's administration. Special Sale! The action of the house is looked up on as doubly significant, because hitherto the address In reply to the speech from the throne has only formally expressed thanks for the condescension of the emperor In personally opening the diet. Baltimore, Dec. 11.—Securities to the amount of $0,200 contained in the satchel of Runner Hill of the Merchants' National hank, stolen from htm In the registry division of the Baltimore postofllce a few days ago, have been recovered by local detectives. The securities. consisting of stocks and bonds, were inclosed in registered letters, which luid been delivered to Hill and placed in the satchel. An unknown person telephoned to the local police from New York, notifying them where the letters had been secreted. They were found under a doorstoop in Homestead, a suburb of this city. 8tolen Securities Found, Governor George R. Carter of Hawaii said: English Walnuts... Apples, per bushel.. Cranberries, quart.. ..ALL NEW GOODS. Large variety of Furs for Ladies, Misses and Children, at exceptionally low prices; our prices range from 75c for the children's three-piece sets. "The publication of Colonel .Tones' report was not authorized hy me, but It occurred through a misunderstanding. I had an Interview with General MaeArthur, In which he referred to the strategic importance of the Hawaiian Islands in the event of war. hut he did not specifically mention any nation. He gave gratifying support to otir efforts to improve the Hawaiian militia. He said In substance that Hawaii was the dominant strategic feature of the Pacific." 38 % 106 142 122 93 % 26% 25% 38 105% 140% 121% 92 25% 38% 105% 140% 121% 92% Captain Amos A. F. Noyeg of Maine Is the oldest Grand Army man In the state. He was first appointed a captain in the militia In 1831) and served In the Aroostook war. He enlisted In the civil war In 1801, and at one time, during the Illness of the colonel of the regiment (the Thirty-second), he was in command, lie is ninety-one years of age. New York, Dec. 11.—Lars Peterson an able seaman of the steamship Hy patin, which arrived yesterday from St. Lucia, is looking for a woman win; in some way lost a ring with the ini tlals "L. H. B." engraved on the Inside and whicii was in some way lost at sea Petersen has the ring. After the ves sol left St. Lucia a large gray shark was seen following It. Procuring a large hook, Petersen baited it with sail pork and after some difficulty landed the monster, which measured almost twelve feet from tip to tip. Thinking of the stories of treasures found In sharks' stomachs. Petersen procured a knife, cut the animal up and found the ring. Ring In Shark'e Stomaoh. William Drury, Full line of Ladies' Sweaters in all the best shades. 47% 57% 46% 57% 46*. 57% THE LEADING GROCER. 118% 29% .21% 117% 29 21% 116?k 29% 21% 116% One lot Ladies' Hemstitched handkerchiefs worth 5c; this lot goes for We invite your inspection of our Holiday Stock —the Finest ever shown in the city. Many exclusive novelties not to be found elsewhere. Articles in Brass, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Copper, Leather, and Gold. China and 44% 20% 31% 43% 20% 31% 7% 43% 4 .'m 31% 7% CHURCHMEN The author of "Throw Out the I.lfc Line," Rev. E. S. rtford. lias lately completed n tour around tlic world, supporting himself entirely by crau- Relistle work. New York. Deo. J1.—After having attempted to rob the First National hank of Hohoken, N. .T.. in hroud daylight in true western style Frank Stone, a youth of nineteen, of Voungstown, O., sprang Into the Hudson river here when followed by a great crowd and would have succeeded in making his escape lind not a tugboat man thrown a lasso about his neck and hauled him In. Young Thiaf Caught With Lino, Victoria, B. C., Dec. 11. — U. Pan Chong, formerly Korea's minister of foreign affairs, was assassinated in Kuro, the steamship Kmpress of India reports, by Koreans who had followed him to Japan, where he had long been a political refugee. The assassins, who stabbed their victim at an entertainment he gave them, are said to have been sent from Korea to kill IJ. Pan ('hong for the CDart he played in the assassination of the queen of Koren. Queen's Suspected Slayer Slain. Taffeta Ribbons, all shades, neck width, for a yard... 10c .7% 77-X 3li% 87 % 47 76 % 36W 87 % 45% 98% 24% 10 36% 87 % 99 76% Children's Heavy Mitts, black and all colors for 5c Copper Gas .. 99% 25 % 10% 54% Bishop llenry Clay Morrison of the Methodist Episcopal Cliurcb South has accepted the invitation of the Methoillsts to make his home in New Orleans with his family. Men's Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, worth 50c; here..... .35c Texas Pacific . U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel, pf 24% 10% 52% 51% Union League Call* For Investigation. Ladies' Heavy Beaver Shawls worth $3.00; this lot for $1.98 Itev. John Sinclair, the eighteenth earl of Caithness, has just been installed pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Brookllne, Mass. The earl as long as he lives will lie entitled to the title, but a former earl willed the estate away. New York, Dec. 11.—After a long and bitter discussion last night the Union League club by a vote of 400 to 100 took from the table and adopted the resolution introduced by former United States Senator Warner Miller calling for a thorough Investigation by congress of the charges of a suppression of votes contrary to the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the constitution of the United States. The attendance of members at the meeting was the largest in many years, and the Interest in tlie debate on the Question was k«eu ' AT THE HUB CLOTHING 8TORE. Men's Suits Reduced. ♦ 1S.00 suits for |l5.0iD 15.00 suits for 12.00 14.00 suits for 11.00 13.50 suits for 10.50 12.00 suits for 9.50 10.00 suits for 9.00 suits for 8.00 suits foi City of Mexico, Doc. ll.-J. O. Rice, former manager of the reoeutly suspended Interuatiouul Bank and Trust Company of America, lias been arrested anil is now In prison on criminal charges uguinst liim in connection with his conduct of the hnuk's affairs. His friends are endeavoring to secure his freedom on ball. Bank Manager Rica ArraatM. We are the agents for Cosmopolitan Model Paper Patterns, seams allowed •II lOo Twins Hale at Eighty-eight. Stamford, Conn., Dec. 11. — Isaac Wardwell and his twin sister. Sirs. Betsey Hoyt, the widow of the Itev. William C. Hoyt, are eighty-eight years old and celebrated the event by holding a birthday party at Mrs. Hoyt's residence, 55 River street. Only the children aud grandchildren of the twins were present, but they made a party ef eighteen. Mr. Wardwell and Mrs. Hoyt are both in the beat o* beHth.  Full line of Children's Cloaks la all the latest styles, from 98c. Glassware. The Rev. Richanl S. Ilolmes. for sixteen years pastor of the Sliadyslde Presbyterian church, Pittsburg, one of the leading churches of the denomination in the city, has just resigned hi* pastorate, with the expectation of entering upon a business career. H. G. SHUPP, 7.50 6.50 6.00 MAGNE Furnaces and beating stoves at rock bottom prices. Ash's, N. Main St. The name Berry identified with any article means standard of excellence. BBRRY, the Jeweler. 7w2 36 fat iarlnl Strut. WILKESBARRE. 87 S. Main St, Pit!