Pittston Gazette

              ■ • V wm. '*4' . - ■D' WEATHER INDICATIONS. THK HOME PAPER. For ttic Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Pair and continued cold tonight and Tuesday. People of. Vicinity. Pittston and ALL THE HOME NEWS. / 54th YEAR. ) WEEKLY ESTABLISHED. 18 0 ) DAILY B8 T. by THEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, DECEHBER 14, 1903. I WO CENTS A C' PT. I lft UAn VV POBCT C«.NT-( A M'OTH. I AU r AllCiC? NO LANDING IN DARIEN EX-POLICEMAN ELECTROCUTED. WARSHIPS IN WAR PAINT NEW ERA FOR LABOR. Wm. Ennls Pay* Death Penalty for Commissioner Wright Prediots Down- We Repeat Killing His Wife. fall of Wage System. See Ossining, N. Y., Dec. 14.—William Ennls. a former Brooklyn pollcemari i was successfully electrocuted In Sing Sing prison at 5.57 this morning. Ennls killed his wife in Brooklyn, Jan. 14, 1902. The couple were married only about a year, when they quarreled and .separated. The wife began an ac tlon in divorce and Ennis was directed to pay her alimony. Early on tho morning of the crime, Ennis went to the home of his mother-in-law, where his wife was staying, and, going to his mother-in-law's room, shot the woman In the breast while she lay on the bed Later, she recovered. The murderer 'then wont to his wife's room and told ber he waB going to kill her. She begged that she be allowed to go to confession, but he told her that he had been to communion and that was enough. He calmly loaded his revolver when a sister of the deceased held up a child in front of the wife. Ennls threatened to kill all three. His wife then started for another room, when Ennis shot and killed her. Philadelphia, Dec. 14.—In an address upon "The Wage Question" before the Society of Ethical Culture of this city Carroll D. Wright, United States comJ missloner of labor, made the following prediction: U. S. Cruisers So Report After Inspection. Russian and Japanese Vessels In Fighting Garb. that it does not matter what assertions or claims "are made by others the fact still remains Our "The wage system will pass away. It is, as has been shown, unsatisfactory in many of Its applications. It depends too largely for its equities upon the generosity and great of employers. That there are many such who would scorn to influence the votes or actions of their employees and who would be incapable of taking petty or great advantage'of their workmen Is happily true. That there are others, however, who make use of their opportunities proves the weakness of the system nnd argues for a greater measure of independence for those who labor.TR00P8 NOT YET SIGHTED Holiday RUSSIA'S* REPLY A SECRET Announcement The Atlanta and Mayflower, Returning to Colon, Could Obtain No Evidence That Any Force Had Been Landed In the Gulf or Vicinity. Tokyo Diepatohes Generally Take a Favorable View of the Situation and Believe Amicable Settlement In Sight. Rueso-Korean Pact Rumored. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR Stegmaier's Beer maonfactnred. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind An the price la low Tomorrow Colon, Dec. 14.—The United States cruiser Atlanta and the converted cruiser Mayflower have returned here from a tour of Inspection olong the San Bias coast. It seems clearly established that the Colombian cruisers General Plnzon and Cartagena appeared in the gulf of Darlen about tbirty-slx hours after they were reported as having left Cartagena. No reliable evidence, however, could be obtained to show that any of the troops carried by the cruisers had been landed either on the gulf coast or northwest thereof. London, Dec. 14.—A dispatch to the Dully Telegraph from one of Its correspondents in the far east asserts that the warships of both Russia and Japan now in Chinese waters have been painted black, their war color. is far superior to all others. Compare it with any of tliem 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. $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 poandB, the 8aTlrg through lta us© is considerable. Home othe»- articles In oar BIG GROCERY STOCK cell far special mention by reaeoe of their Cr• i dneea and cheapness But the beat way to feet oar at* ementa la to send o» an order and prove that we have jnat what we advertise; BRENNAN and ROBERTS The Cliefu correspondent of the Daily Mall says the Russian warships now at t'hoinulpo are the torpedo boat Petropavlovsk, the cruiser Boynrln, the auxiliary cruiser'Poltava and the gunboat Bobr. "The system that will take the place of that under which mere wages are paid probably will be composed of the profit sharing nnd co-operation plans. Thb work people will then acquire the Interest of Investors, the more capable will rise to their opportunities, and the less worthy will find their level." Our Toy Department is on a big scale this year. ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE. Special dispatches from various oorrespondents in Japan received tills morning Indicate that the liutnre of Russia's reply to the proposals of Japan -will not lie permitted to leak ont in the latter country. The Daily Mail's Tokyo correspondent, however, believes the reply to be of a satisfactory nature and that an amicable settlement of the existing difficulties is In sight. The correspondent adds: 42 HI. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Be sure and visit it. The information obtained by the Atlanta and Mayflower points to two probabilities, either that the Colombian troops have returned to Cartagena or that they have been landed at some point on the coast between Cartagena and the gulf of Darlen and may be proceeding thence toward Cauca. Of scarcely less interest than bis prediction of ii new labor By stem wag Colonel Wright's upprovnl of a plan to insure labor against incapacity resulting from accident, illness or advancing age. The German idea was quoted, under which the employer pays onefourth the cost of a sick and death benefit policy, the employee one-fourth and the government one-half. Wandering Son Reconciled to Father on Deathbed. Louisville, Ky,. IX*. 14.—William Cheney, of Jeffersonville, Md., for many years estranged from his father Judge James Cheney, of Fort Wayne Ind., who died la.st night, will inherit. It is said, $6,000,0(10. Young Cheney was at his father's bedside when he died. William was extravagant. He and his father disagreed and he went to sea. Afterward he drifted all over the country and finally wound up his wanderings at Jeffersonville, Ind., and being in reduced circumstances, open ed a laundry. It Is understood that dur ing his illness, Judge Cheney, who wae a director of the Chemical National Bank, in New York, became fully roc onclled to his estranged son. PEOPLE S STORE. 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 15 South Main St., Pittaton. StegmaierBrewingCo The Atlanta and the Mayflower made a thorough inspection of the entire vicinity. It was learned that at one coast point the Cartagena embarked a small quantity of naval stores, a few bullocks, some corn and fifty pieces of zinc roofing, but no information could be obtained as to the direction taken by the cruiser thereafter. It has been reported that Colombian troops wenlanded at a certain point on the Panama coast, but the Atlanta was present at tills place at the time when, according to the report, the troops should have been landed and saw nothing. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST "As far ns I can ascertain Russia has made certain concessions to Japan concerning Manchuria and is willing to recognize Japanese supremacy In Korea. The relaxation of the tension Is shown by the distinctly sanguine feeling on the stock markets. "England," said Colonel Wright, "has taken up this system, and we of the I'nited States are steadily approaching it." WILKESBARRE, PA. (7\rury's prices. CHICAGO CHOSEN. THE MOST STYLISH HITS AND BONNETS "Contrary to what might have been expected, the effect of the dissolution of the diet in business circles has been favorable. During the week ended Dec. 8 14,000 tons of coai were sent from Japan to Port Arthur. Doubtless if the Japanese government lind anticipated war It would have found means to prevent its shipment. National Republican Convention to 8* Held There In June. Washington. Dec. 14.—The selection of Chicago an the place for holding the national Republican convention seems to give general satisfaction. The vote was as follows: Chicago, 43; Pittsburg. 7; St. Louis, 1. Are to be found here. We're millinery leaders. We invent. We get our reputation for ori«i-ginality and taste in that way. Oar hats and Bonnets are handsomer than you think and cost 1ms than you think. Clear Toys, hand made. Chocolate Drops  Highland Mixed  Ribbon Candy  Muff Caud.v  Apple Candy  Stick Candy........... Peanut Brittle, 3 lbs for Plain Mixed, 3 lbs. for.. TRAGEDY OF THE WATERS. Glassware. The naval officers found the nttltude of the Indians to be Indifferent and even repellnnt. The traditions of the Indians for centuries have been against permitting aliens to land in their territory, and these traditions they still maintain. They often declined to answer the questions of the interpreters, and on several occasions their information was found to be misleading. Official Dispatches. Two Men Are Drowned Afterward. Rescued From a Floating Cake of Ice "The premier has received an im perlal mandate to carry the negotla tlons with Russia to a conclusion." The offers made to the national committee by the different cities were $40,- 000 by St. Louis, *C10,000 by Chicago and D100,000 by Pittsburg. After some discussion the Chicago proposition was raised by Committeeman Stewart to $75,000, he guaranteeing that Chicago would contribute that amount to pay the expenses of the assembling of the convention in that city. H. G. SflUPP, Mlddleboro," Mass.. Dec. 14.—Afte-f being blown more than half a mile over the surface of Lake Asdawampsett on a large piece of ice, which had broken away from the shore while he. was standing upon it, Harry Haskins aged 22, and Frank Allen aged 26 were rescued by S. A. Lewis, of Taun ton, who rowed out to them, only tc lose their lives by drowning when the boat was afterward swamped by u squall. Lewis clung to the craft and was rescued. THE ELITE MILLINERY, 36 West Market Street. MRS. WM. WELCH, Prop. 83SoutbMaln Nt«r market St A Ruw°-Korean Agreement. Tokyo, Dec. 14.—The Jijl Shimpo's Seoul correspondent reports that Korean War Minister Shin Kenl Son and M. Pavloff, the Russian miuister to Korea, have entered into an agreement by the terms of which, in the event of an emergency, Russian officers will be employed to guard the royal palace. WILKE8BARRE. Paper Shell Almonds 18c Mixml Nuts, 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Walnuts, 2 lbs 25c Oranges, per dozen 25c Lemons, per dozen 20c Cranberries, per qt 10c SS0.80 REWARD Washington, Dec. 14.—Rear Admiral Coghlan, commanding the naval forco at Colon, cables the navy  under yesterday's date, as follows: "Atlanta arrived yesterday, * started l'rom SanBlas Point to Port Qaudi, not having sefcn or heard anything of Colombian troops or vessels. Communicated with shore at principal ports. Indians are suspicious of strangers. Found trails from SanBlas Point to Port Belio, possible for small parties, but none leading Inland. Atlanta leaves today to cruise to Cape Tlburon and the Gulf of Farien." Coghlan later sent the following: "Mayflower today reports that the Cartagenia and Pinzon were at Turbo, with 400 to 800 men. They took some supplies, sailed on the 8th and are now supposed to have landed the troops at Gandl. The Atlanta, however, was at Gandl on tho 9th and got opposite Information and the United Stales consul at Cartagenia repoits that the ship Cartageniu returned on the 9th. There is no doubt, of the vessels and troops being at Turbo on the 8th. That information is reliable. The Atlanta returns today to the gulf, for further search." The committee fixed June 21 at 12 o'clock us the time for the meeting of the convention. Instead of buying mw Ore brick for i bat stove, buy fireclay. J. B. Patterson % Co For return of Gold W»tcb and Chain, Watch ••nffraved W. * oxifront cap. nnri full unme Wulam G. Slocnm on front of Inside back lid WILLIAM G. RLOCUM, iiD ft Kx~t#r *t, Pittaton, Pa Chicago Has Another Fatal Holdup. New York, Dec. 14.—Two explosions occurring between midnight and dawn in two unfinished buildings nearly a mile apart, both of which have been for months past scenes of dispute between Parks' old Housesmlths and Bridgemen's union, known as local No. 2. and the newly formed New York Housesmlths' union, led the police to the conclusion that the use of dynamite as &n argument in labor disputes in this city has begun. The first explosion occurred at 12:30 o'clock at the northeast corner of Flfty-slxtli street and Broadway, where the white stone building to be known as the Broadway tabernacle Is going up. Later a second explosion of even greater violence occurred in the steel skeleton of the nine story building being erected for Acker, Merrall & Coudit in West Forty-third street, near Broadway, which broke windows and aroused the neighborhood.Mysterious New York Explosions. Chicago, Dec. 14. — Anton Nlessler wns shot and instantly killed and John Terapel was severely wounded last night In the latter's saloon on Princeton avenue by one of two highwaymen who attempted to hold up the place. Nicssler, who had Just stepped into the saloon a minute liefore the robbery, wus shot while going to the assistance of Tempel, who had been ordered to hand over the money In the cash resistor. As Nlessler fell to the floor, shot through the heart, Tempel sprang for the robbers, but he, too, was shot and,. It is thought, will die. The robbers, becoming frightened, fled without taking any of the money and are still at large. CHRISTMAS Seeded Raisins, full weight... 12c Seeded Raisins, short weight .lOo 3 lbs Loose Riisins for 25c Sultana Raiding lOo Table Raisins 12Jo Box Raisins, 1 lb box 20o Cleaned Currants 08o Loose Currants... . 07o Honey in comb 16c 1 lb box Figs 12c 1 lb Basket Figs 20c Beron Hayashi Looks for Peace. London, Dec. 14.—The Exchange Telegraph Co. this morning states that Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister In London, has received the text of the Russian reply to Japan's latest communication regarding Korea and Manchuria. He says he is unable to Btatc just what is contained in Russia's reply owing to the fact that negotiations are still proceeding. He added, however: "I think a peaceful issue will re suit." CANDY, Nirrs, FRUITS, GROCERIES, William Drury, Wholesale Emigration from Russia. St. Petersburg, Dec. 14.—The newspaper Sebsaplaerat states that an unprecedented emigration movement of Jews toward America is in progress in Northwestern Russia. They are leaving practically en masse—all classes and ages. The paper assert-! that special steamship agencies have opened in several towns to facilitate the movement. THE LEADING GROCER. Britons Fsar Amerioan Collaotors. SHOES AND SLIPPERS. London, Dec. 14.—John Churton Collins, the author and lecturer; Sidney Lee, tlie author and editor, and others prominent in the world of letters are urging the government to secure the manuscript of Milton's "Paradise Lost" for the nation and to keep it from going to the United States, as it Is stated that neither the British museum nor the two great universities have sufficient funds at their disposal to purchase It. Should the government not respond to this appeal a public subscription is suggested. The manuscript will be sold at auction In March nekt unless previously disposed of at private sale. LacKa. & Wyoming Valley R. R. Co. "LAUREL LINE" We have received our new stocks of Candy, Nuts and Fruits. Call on us; we can save you money. See our window display. Social attention is directed to our Double Daily Boats Ordered to Panama. Famous Athlete Dead. EXPRESS SERVICE at FREIGHT RATES San Francisco, Dec. 14.—The torpedo boat fleet here has been ordered to Panama with all speed. The destroyer* Paul Jones and Perry and the torpedo boat Farragut will be ready to sail in a few days. Machinery ordered in the east some time ago will not be waited for. Necessary machinery will be improvised at Mare island. The government wants these boats to patrol the shallow waters around Panama. They draw but little water and are well adapted to such service. Kent tie. Wash., Deo. 14.—A special from Dawson to the Post-lntelligencer says: "Hugh McKlnnon. once a famous athlete, is dead here. For the last two years he had been chief officer in the Yukon to prevent the establishment of Illicit distilleries and the smuggling of liquors into the territory. From 1874 to 1870 McKlnnon held the heavyweight championship as an all round athlete In the United States and Canada. He was awarded more than a thousand prizes in clubs, the Philadelphia Centennial and European sweepstakes. He retired in 1879 undefeated. McKinnon was born in Ontario in 1842. He was a giant in stature. Tod Sloan Wins Lawsuit. Paris, Dec. 14.—Tod Sloan, the American jockey, has won his case against the French Jockey Club for barring him off the French turf over a year ago. The decision today was the result of an action for damages brought by the jockey. The* court condemned the club in costs. The amount of damage to he awarded Sloan will be decided later. and a liberal share of your shipments is solicited. Detailed iuformatinn c*n be bad from Btafc on Agent , or Beat Patent Flour $5.00 Mixed Nuts, 2 lb for $ .25 B.F.WYLY, JR., Italic Manager. Feed, per 100 1,30 Seasonings, per package 22 lbs. Granulated 8ugar 9t00 English Walnuts, 2 lb. for, Special Sale! Blwood, Iud.. Dec. 14.—John Haskett. aged twenty-seven, killed himself at tbo home of his brother In Atom* to avoid capture for stealing a horse and buggy. Five minute* after bla deatb the officer* arrived. He had been pursued throughout the night. Thief Died to Escape Arrest. .76 Hazlenuts, 2 lb. for Potatoes, per bushel Death of Justice Ladd. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Finest Creamery Butter, per lb ,26 Cream Nuts, 2 lb, for Boston, Dec. 14.—Announcement Is made of the death at St. Paul's hospital of Judge Fletcher Ladd, for three years a justice of the supreme court of the Philippines. He had undergone an operation and failed to rally. Judge La del was lDoru in Lancaster, X. H.. Dec. 21, lSflD. He wns educated at Pliillips-Andover academy, Dartmouth college, the Harvard law school and at Heidelberg university in Germany. He received the degree of A. B. from Dartmouth and LI.. B. from Harvard. In 1889 he was admitted to the New Hampshire bar, to the Massachusetts bar lu the same year and to the United States supreme court bar in Washington in 3802. New York Slock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Beat Dairy Butter, per lb. .25 Grenoble Eng. Walnuta, per lb.. .18 Large variety of Furs for Ladies, Misses and Children, at exceptionally low prices; our prices range from 75c for the children'8 three-piece sets. New Mode of Self Murder. Cheese, per lb .14 Almond*, paper ahell, per lb 18 Buffalo, Dec. 14.—The naked body of a young man known as James Bowers has been found In the woods near West Seneca. It was frozen Btiff. Bowers' real name Is said to be John Dononzi. He came here from Hungary four weeks ago. He was very much depressed over a love affair which occurred in his native land, and tbore can be no doubt that he took this peculiar method of committing suicide. His clothing had been removed, carefully folded and used as a pillow, and his arms were folded across his breast. Cleaned Currants, looee, per lb.. .07 Flge, Fancy Layer, 2 lb. for Now York. Dec. 14, 1903. High. Low, C|o.s 124% 122% 123% Toledo, O., Dec. 14. — Miss Hattic Giles nnd Mr. A. C. Norris of Rockford. III., were married beside the bier of the hrlde'H mother at Bowling Green, O. Just prior to the funeral service Rev. Frank Essert performed the wedding ceremony for the daughter and then conducted the mother's funeral. Married Beeide Mother's Bier. Cleaned Currants, package, per lb .08 Cranberries, per quart Sugar Seeded Raisins, full weight uar lb .11 Mince Meat, 3 packages Full line of Ladies' Sweaters in all the best shades. Atchison, pf. .. Brook. Traction Atchison 68% 92% 49% 67% 92 % 48% 92% 49% 68% Sultana Raisins, 2 lb for .26 3 lb. Crock Mince Meat Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West. B. & O. 79% 32% 1G 78% 32% 15% 32% 15% 78% Citron, per lb ,16 Pumpkin, 3 can* for Lemon Peel, 2 lb. for .28 Apple*, per bushel One lot Ladle*' Hemstitched handkerchiefs worth 5c; this lot goes for 31/»0 Rock Island K. & T., pf St. Paul 142% 26 38% 140% 25* 38% 26 38% 142% Bryan Received by the Pope. Orange Peel, 2 lb .25 Honey, per comb Rome, Dec. 14. — William Jenning* Bryan, accompanied by his son, was received In private audience by the pope yesterday. Mr. Bryan was presented by Mgr. Kennedy, rector of th* American college, who acted as Interpreter.Powdered Seasoning*, per can.. .10 Maple 8ugar, per lb U'/ic Taffeta Ribbons, all shades, neck width, for a yard .. ....10c Man. El !.. & N 107% 141% 105% 140% 140% 107% Met. Trac. Mo. Pacific So. Pacific 122% 93 48% 122 917s 47 122 92% 48% Another Tower Outrage. Children's Heavy Mitts, black arid all colors for .....5c London, Dec. 14.—The admiralty hns issued a circular giving the new regulations for the earlier retirement of naval officers when not employed in active servlcc, increasing the rate of retired pay and naming other reforms the object of which Is to eliminate from activo service the aged and otherwise unfit, so as to insure the speedier promotion of younger officers to the rank of admiral. At the same time tlie number of admirals Is increased from eleven to twelve, the number of vice admirals from twenty-one to twenty-two and the number of rear admirals from thirty-seven to fifty-five. British Naval Changei. Camden. N. J„ Dec. 14.—The Pennsylvania tower man at Rusting Station, James Klnsey, on the Camden and Amboy division, four miles from Trenton, was held up late last night. Three men entered the tower and at the point of a revolver secured from Klnsey the contents of his pockets, cousistlng of only small change. The robbers then made their escape, and Klnsey sent word to Trenton. PRICES ON CANDY QUOTED LATER Norf. & Western. 57% 57 117% 29% 21% llf.% 43% 20% 57% Men's Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, worth 50c; here 35c N. Y. Central 118% 118% Fight Will be Bitter. See our display of Slippers, Leggins and,Shoes. A most complete stock to pick from at lowest prices. Erie O. & W 30% 21% 21% 30% Those who will porsist In closing their ears against the continual recom- Ladles' Heavy Beaver Shawls worth $3.00; this lot for $1.98 Penna. 117% 117% So. Ry Reading 44% 44% mendation of Dr. s New Discovery for Consumption will havp a loni; and bitter fight with their trouble*, it not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall, of Beall. Miss., has to say: "Last fall my wife had ev-3Ty symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Dlscoverey after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck ft Roberta, Plttston, and Stroh'a Pharmacy. Weat Plttston. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottle^ree. We are the agents for Cosmopolitan Model Paper Patterns, seams allowed all 10c So. Ry., pf. 77% 77% Tenn. C. & I Leather Union Pacific 79% 79% Des Moines, la., Dec. 14.—Three trainmen were killed and five Injured lu a freight collision on the Chicago, Milwaukee- and St. Paul road near Adel, la. Three engines and fourteen can were entirely demolished. Three Trainmen Killed, Five Hurt. Evans Bros. Full line of Children's Cloaks In all the latest styles, from 98c. Wabash, pf C. F. I 37% 28% 28% Copper' 47% m MAGNET People's Gas 98% 25% 25% I present my stock to the attention of the people of Plttston with the assurance that It Is not surpassed In ex tent, character or price. BERJtY. Car ft Foundry Texas Pacific 18% 18% 46 South 46 Souttf Main Street, Pittaton. Main Street, Wilkeabarr®. U S. Steel 10% 63% 10% 53% SHyer Novaltlee at Bis Discount at Weber A Co. "a closing out sale. 87 S. Main St., Pittaton. If. S. 9CCel, pf.