Pittston Gazette

              PI *1 ■?': ■ |Rfi x,i ■ JMH ' fiv WBATHER INDICATIONS. THB HOME PAPER For the * Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Rain or snow late tonight; warmer; Sunday, rain and warmer. People of. Pitt (ton Vicinity. •nd ALL THE HOME l*CW8. 54th YEAR. I WEEKLY RBTABIJ8HED 18 0 1 DAILY ICS T bt THE11 H ART 1HM. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, DECEflBER 19, J903. I WO UEN rs A O PY. I in PA! 2 fcX FOB IT 0" NT - A *"NTH f A" 1 At I PJO. LOUISIANA .PURCHASE FORMER PITTSTONIAN DEAD. PRESBYTERIANS' SOCIAL NIGHT A CLEVER RU8E. A Grand Thomas Curry Pasted Away in Uncas- ville, Conn, Time and 8aved His Case. How Attorney Mahon Worked Against Word was received here yesterday ifternoon of the death of Thomas Curry, of Uncasvllle, Conn., a former resllent of this city. Mr. Curry was aged about 25 years and was a native of his city, having been the son of James Curry, who resides on North Main St., ust above the city line. He was raised In Upper Plttston and was employed n the machine shops at Cozton yard. Vbout two years ago he left the city nd settled in Connecticut. About a vear ago he returned and was marled to MIsb Mary Redding, of Upper fMttston. Besides his wife and one hild, he is survived by his father, two irothers, James and Peter, and one 'Ister, Mary. A brother-in-law, Wm. tedding, and Richard Whalen have ?one to Uncasvllle and will see to the emoval of the remains to this city. Wllkesbarre Record: Attorney J. H. Mahon would make an Ideal United States Senator, being conversant with all the manoeuvres of the leadlhg parliamentarians. The other day he took up two hours' time in challenging Jurors so as to be in position to proceed with his case. When the case was called, neither the plaintifr nor any of the witnesses was any nearer the tempie than Plttston. Attorney Mahon was equal to the occasion, however, and a|Jbr giving orders to a few friends to summon the in.erested parties he consumed the time In making up his mind as to the Jurors he desired to sit in the case. Mahon got a verdict, too. The Array of Toys FOR QIRLS Centenary Celebration of Transfer in New Orleans. Last Evening's Bazaar and Entertainment Was Highly most exquisite taste is gratified with a Successful. glass of OPENS WITH NAVAL REVIEW One of the most largely attended and successful Bocfal gatherings ever held in the Broad St. Presbyterian church took place last evening. The Ladles' Aid Society, under the energetic leadership of Mrs. C. C. Bowman, president, had made arrangements for an entertainment and sale of work, with service of supper and refreshments. The ladles and young people of the congregation took hold with zeal and pleasure, with the results seen last night. The lecture hall was seasonably decorated and brilliantly lighted. On the main floor were a bazaar, a candy and cake table and several supper tables, all elegantly furnished, and presided over by Mesdames J. J. K. Fletcher, R. Apt, Morrow, Jacques, Arnot and W. Thompson, while Mrs. Lewis conducted the candy sale. A large number of fancy articles were disposed of. H. McDonald brought his fine graphophone and with a large, new .selection of records furnished a delightful programme. An enjoyable programme of music and recitations was also rendered, as follows: Recitations by Anna May Qage, Charles Bowman and Dorothy Yates; solo and encore by Anna Thompson, and a duet by Anna Thompson and Mame McArt; piano selections by Anna Qage. Helen Thompson and Mary Hunt, Nina Robinson, Miss Benfleld and Miss Snyder, the latter the guest of Miss Mame McArt; violin solos by May Reid and John McCutcheon; cornet duets, by James Bone and Qeorge Hastle, and several choruses by the choir, including Jean Thompson, Katie Campbell, Nellie Tait, Edith Fritz, Mrs. Fletcher, C. C. Bowman, Duncan, Owennie, Violet and Donald Fletcher, James Bone, Will Law, Albert West, Jr., led by Mrs. C. C. Bowman, with Albert West at the piano. Stegmaier's Beer Louisiana HIstorieal Society Re-enact, Ceremony of a Century Ago In the 8akne Room of the Cabildo—France AND BOYS m*n«ifaatar«l. Agivtn qanntltT wfll mnVe mom -tud better bread than any oth«r ktud. A the price la low and 8pafn Participate. $5 per bbl.t $2.50 per HKh $1.25 per SO iKinnds, the 8avi- g through Its ate In considerable some otbe*- articles in onr being a pure product of Malt and Hops, and brewed under the most approved methods. It is unexcelled In The Basement. New Orleans, Dec. 19.—-Favored with Ideal weather, which made the naval review on the river a brilliant function, the series of three days' celebrations in commemoration of the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to the United States began yesterday."Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of my life. Was almost wild Doan's Ointment cured me quickly and permanently, after doctors had failed." C. E. Cornwell, Valley St., Saugertles, N. Y. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR BIG GROCERY STOCK Choice Line of Xmas Oivables Fancy Cream Bon Bon Mixtures 3 lbs for 25c, at CODEKAS-. uxll for special mention by reason of their ■■■ C dueeeand ch«»ime«s Bat the beat way to test onr eta entente Is to send UH an order and prove th»t we have jut what we advertise. It was in New Orleans on Dec. 20, a century ugo, that the dramatic scene was enacted which gave the American republic an empire, and today in the same room of the Cabildo In which Governor Claiborne and General Wilk In son received the transfer of the mighty territory jrhich only twenty days before the l »ucb had accepted from Spain the events of that memora-. ble duy will have a ceremonial in the duplication. The Louisiana legislature gave the Louisiana Historical society control of the ceremonies bejiun today. as a tonic and possesses high nutricious BOY KILLED BY ENGINE BRENNAN and ROBERTS in Ladies' Furs, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Fancy Collars, &c. (First Floor.) 40 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel SPECIAL BARGAINS In PICTURES 8aturday and Monday, qualities. Try a case. \ Always on hand at our cold storage depot Shocking Accident That Be* fell Louis Nleman in Avoca at PUR8ELL'8 ART 8TORE, 108 North Main 8t. 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 Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLES STORE Yesterday Afternoon. invitations to participate were extended to congress, the federal government and to tbe president and through the secretary of state to Spain and France us prime figure* in the changes of Louisiana's sovereignty. Congress failed to pass the legislation necessary to send an official delegation of senators and representatives, but the navy department ordered Admiral Wise with four ships to be present, and the Fveucb and Spanish governments accepted the invitation and arranged to be represented, the former by her ambassador and the cruiser Jurlen do la Graviere and the latter by her consul aud one of her warships, the Iilo de la Plata, the latter of which lias not yet reached here. Louis Nieman, aged 15 years, son of Fred. Nieman, of Avoca, met a shockng death yesterday afternoon. He had been employed for about a year as a mall boy at the Hillside colliery, near Avoca. His duties were to carry mail between the colliery and the Erie railroad station, in Avoca. Yesterday afternoon, about 2.30 o'clock, he left the colliery on his customary trip and about 20 minutes later word came back :hat he had been killed. It seems that on the way_ to the station the boy boarded a mine locomotive that draws cars between a tunnel and the Langcllftc colliery. He-was standing on the rear end of the locomotive, which was running backward, and when he attempted to alight while the train was Having he slipped and fell under the wheels, which passed over his neck almost severing the head. The funeral will take place on Monday and the remains will be taken to Dunmore for Interment.WILKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main 8t, Pittnton. A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Burdock Blood Bitters is the natural, never-falling remedy for a lazy liver. ALWAYS theCHEAPEST Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup seems especially adapted to the needs of the children. Pleasant to take; soothing In its Influence; it is the remedy of all remedies for every form of throat and lung disease. THE MOST STYLISH HITS ANO BONNETS (/^rury's prices. Are to be found here. We're millinery leaders. We invent. We get our reputation for oriKipinality and tawte in that way. Our hats aud Bonnets are handsomer than you think and cost Ihss than you think. Christmas Trees. Glassware. Clear Toys, hand made, 3 lbs for 2fie Chocolate Drops 12 Jc Highland Mixed 10C Ribbon Candy, 3 llDs for Mnflf Candy, 3 lbs for.. Apple Candy, 3 lbs for . Stick Candy, 3 lbs for.. Peannt Brittle, 3 lbs for Plain Mixed, 3 lbs. for A large assortment. Fine shape. Doable spruce. Prices reasonable, at Shannon's Market, Washington street, West Side. Delivered to any part of the city. liiwl H. G. SHIIPP, '25c 25c 8pain and France Represented. Some 400 people were served with supper, and the funds of the Ladles' Aid Society will be substantially increased. But better than this was the bright social spirit manifested by the hundreds who, from 5 to 11 o'clock, thronged the hall. Everybody seemed happy, and the spirit of friendly emulation was everywhere to the front. Mesdames A. Hastle, George Hastie and Thomas Martin gold out the bazar stock. All the ladles and the young people who so abl/ waited on the guests are to be congratulated on a thoroughly successful and useful evening's entertainment. Tbe reception committee was composed of Mrs. Oldeon Cadman, Mrs. W. R. Allan, Mrs. Allan Alexander and Miss Janet Watson. Cake table, Mrs. Phlnney and Mrs. Todd. THE ELITE MILLINERY, MRS. WM. WELCH, Prop. 26c 25o The carrying out of the historical society's programme began at noon with the review of the fleet. The six warships were ga"!.v decorated with the llags of the natious and presented a Hue murine spectacle when the United States steamer Stranger put off from Canal street carrying the governor and Ills staff In full regalia and distinguished guests who bad been invited to accompany blm, including President David It. Franc.® of the Louisiana Purchase exposition and members of his board. Governor Heard, Ambassador Jussernnd and Senor J. Tueroy O'Donnell, the Spanish consul, and after tbe uavul review Admiral Wise paid bis respects to the governor. A general reception followed. Governor Heard was accompanied on his return calls by the ambassador and consul. The Minneapolis was first visited, then the French ship, then the others of the American vessels. Salutes were fired almost continuously during the visits of the commanders and during the return calls. It WHt HUM Shut. Candy Canes. Yaseen's, Armory block. 25c 25c Did You See the china department at the 25c store. WILKE8BARRE. 83 sooib Main Kc r ■ arket St A large quantity of old newspaper remain on band at the Gazette office. Tboae wishing paper to lay under carpets, etc., can have two large bundles for At* ceLts. tf Paper Shell Almond*) 18o Mixml Nuts, 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Walnuts, 2 lbs 25c Oranges, per dozen 25o Lemons, per dozen 20e Cranberries, per qt 10c Wholesale Wine and Liquor House. . S. J. Freeman, Prop., / 58 N. Main St.. Pittston, Pa. Old Rye Whiskies. Gibson's, Quckenheimer's, Dougherty's,Instead of baying new Am brick (or ibat Btove, bay fireclay. J. B. Patterson 4 Co Don't Let Tour Holiday Shopping go by without a visit to LEWIS' JEWELRY STORE. . N. Main St. OppD William St. Many thjo^s Finche's, Pepper's, Old Crow, Hermitage,CHRISTMAS Reeded Raisins, fall weight.. ,11c Seeded Raisins, short weight .10o 3 lbs Lo«Dse Riisins for 25c Sultana Raidins 12|o Table Raisins 12Jo Box Raisins, 1 lb box 20o Cleaned Currants Loose Currants.. Honey in comb. 1 lb box Fins.... 1 lb Busket Figs. Hanlsville, Mount Vernon. Tom Moore, and our own brand, the popular just suited for Gift Purposes. Union Club Whiskey. AT Wines. 1 Old Port, Burgundy, Tarogona, O'Porto. Spanish Sherry, Catawba Dry. Catawba Sweet, Malaga, Maderla. Angelica, Muscatel, Tockay, Rhine, Mosel, Champagnes. The great sale of Men's and Young Men's Fancy Suits is still on. What a dandy opportunity! Every price cut. When we say cut, it Is bonaflde—a habit with some, not with us. Here's the schedule—that's the way these suits are now selling at. The Hub Clothing 8t»re, ...08o ...07o ...16o ... lie . . 20o Holiday Books and Oames. ANDREWS' BOOK STORE. EVANS BROS. STORE We make good window screens. J -C. Patterson ft Co The social event of the celebration was the ball given last night in the French Opera House, which the naval officers, the French umbussudor, the Spanish consul, President Francis uiul party, the governor, mayor, state and city officials and society leaders of New Orleans and of a number of other cities attended. The ball was under the direction of Mis* Grace King, the authoress, and was a reproduction as regards costumes, decorations and environment of the epoch which marked Jefferson's purchase of the territory. One Easy Stairway to the toy floor at the 25c Store. 19t3 William Orury, $ 7.00 fancy suits, $ 5.98 $.8.00 fancy suits, $ 6.20 $10.00 fancy suits, $ 8.45 $12.00 fancy suits, 4 9.86 $13.00 fancy suits, $10 49 $14.00 fancy suits, $11.45 $16.00 fancy suits, $12.65 $16.00 fancy softs, $13.15 $18.00 fancy suitB, $14.25 $20.00 fancy suits, $16.12 $10.00 overcoat, $8.49 $12.00 overcoat, $9 69 THE HUB CLOTHING STORE. Silverware and Bric-a-brac. Berry's. Fight Will be Bitter. H. Frits Weber, optician, 8. Main St TMF LEA0IN6 flROCfB. Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will have a long and bitter fight witb their troubles, it not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall, of Beall, Miss., has to say: "Last'fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Dlscoverey after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottleB entirely cured her." Guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Silk Suspenders at CORCORAN BROS. ALL FRESH GOODS Lacka. & Wyoming Valley R. R. Co. "LAUREL LINE" 8llver Novelties at Big Discount at Weber ft Co.'s closing out sale. Special attention is directed to our Double Daily Oysters In all styles. Vienna. Candies Fruits and Nuts —1 - - •• • Buy Your Rings and Watches at special reduced prices at Weber ft Co.'s closing oat sale. EXPRESS SERVICE at FREIGHI RATES An elaborate series of ceremonlos is being carried out today, including a reception at the city hall, a military parade, the opening of the Colonial museum, addresses by the governor and mayor, the representatives of France and Spain and President Francis, to close with a commemorative meeting in front of the Cabildo, In the ci)Dot where a century ago the tricolor went down and the stars and stripes ascended. Clear To.vb, hand made, 3 lbs 25o Mixed Nats, 2 lbs for . . . EoKlisb Walnuts, 2 lbs for 25c 25c Daisy Mixed, 3 lbs 25o Cream Bon Bona, 2 lbs for . . 26c Chocolate Drops, 2 lbs for . . 25c Brighton Candy, 2 lbs for . . 25c Cocoannt Drops, 2 lbs for . . 25c ami a liberal sh ire of jour shipments is solicited. Men'a Shoes Half Soled and Heeled. 50c and up; donfe in 20 minutes, while you wait. Our $2.25 hand-made shoe beats anything we know of for the price. All kinds of shoes made to your measure. J. EMBLETON, 60 S. Main. Hazel Nuts, 2 lbs for ..... 25c Cream Nuts, 2 lbs for iifio Grenoble Euglisli Walnuts, lb 15o Lxmitled I*.fornDa-Inn c«*n »D• had from *titt on Affont , or Dr. T. E. Welsh. Dentist. Almouds, paper shell . . . Black Waluuts, per pk . . 18c 30c B.F.WYLY, JR.. Traffic Manner. Crown and bridge work a specialty. Perfect fitting plates! Fillings made with care. • Consultations in German and English.Cut Rock, per lb l*'o Wintergieen Losenges, per lb lOo Peppermint Losenges, per lb lOo Pop Corn, 3 qts for 10c Pop Corn Bolls, per doz . . . 10c Figs, fanoy, large, 2 lbs for . . 20c Dates, 3 packnges for 25o Maple tiugar, lb . 12Jc Cream Mint, 2 lbs for . 25c Whole Cocoanuts Gents' solid gold rings at Lelbaon's. Cranberries, per qt  Mince Meat, 3 packages . . 3 lbs Crook Mince M-at . . UU . 10c . 26c . 35c XMt\S » the magnet Fine gold rings—hundreds of them— all prices, at Stayley's Jewelry Store. Clocks, watches and jeweiry. Berry Violins, $2.50 up, at LeibBon's. Pom i kin, 3 cans for . . 26c Boston, Deo. 10. — Following close after the great ralil on counterfeiters at Revere, exactly two weeks ago, the United States secret service agents have arrested in Boston two men who they say are as dangerous a pair of counterfeiters as the government has had to deal with for a long time. The men under arrest arc Fred L. Wilson and Edward ID. Wifegin, both of them claiming the title of doctor, although, according to the ottlclals, neither mau has any right to do so. Two Alleged Crook* Mobbed In Boston. Raffle and Shooting Match. Gillespie's for anything In tobacco line. Parlors at 26 N. Main St. Phone. Currants, per package Uuuanas, per package , 08o 12Jc A raffle and shooting match for chickens will be held at U. Steffen's, in Duryea, the day before and after Christmas. Everyone invited to come. 19t2 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Hat pins and brooches. Berry's. Salt Lake City la to Fight Unions. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan ft Co., Btock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Snlt Lake City, Dec. 19.—At a meetlog of 200 prominent business men of this city it was decided to organize a citizens' alliance for the purpose of combatlug labor unions and discouraging strikes and lockouts. Oranges Lemons Sweet Potatoes Celery Parsnips Carrots Cabbage Seasonings Sage Savory Tbyme Marlorine A grand display of Xmas goods —dolls and toys, books aud stationery, for old aud yoang, from lo up A Winner, Tho cardy department at the 25c Store New York, Dec. 19, 1903. High. Low. Clos. .. 68% 67 * 68% .79% 79 79* .. 50% 49* 50 .. 33% 33 33% .. 35% 35% 35% .. 15% 15% 15% ..143 142% 143 .. 24% 23% 24% .. 19% 19% 19% .. 30% 29% 30% .. 10% 10% 10% .. 56% 55% 56% ...49% 47% 48% ..106% 106% 106% ..141% 141% 141% ..121% 121% 121% 119% 118% 119% 22% 21% 22% 118% 117% 118% 97% 97% 97% 45% 44% 45% 48% 47% 48% 78% 78 78% 33% 33% 33% 79% 78% 79% 21% 31 21% SO 20 JO 37 37 37 Hand Made Clear Toy*. Large assortment of oranges, nuts popcorn, etc., at CODEKAS". Oar 24-inch kid body doll, with ejes that close, is a wonder...$100 Atchison .... B. ft O  B. R. T  Ches. ft Ohio C. ft A. ... Shoes, Slippers and Leggins Oar kid body dolls for 45c are what others are selling at 65c Doll carriages, go-carts and wagons, from. lOo up Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 10.—General Henry Kyd Douglas, Stonewall Jackson's chief of staff during the civil war, died at his home in this city last uight. A general failiug in health, including mental trouble, was the cause of his death. He was sixty-three years old. His sister, Mrs. Beckenbaugh, and her Bon and daughter are the only survivors. General Douglas never married.Noted Confederate Officer Dead. Umbrellas and canes. Berry's. F Pnpmtt4 * under GKEMJLM UWa, China, Imported by Berry. C. ft G. West St. Paul  r LUMBAGO, 1 Rheumatism, Backache, etc. OR. RKMTBR'S WotM-RMMmd U CrwIlllX (or We have the most up-to-date stock—all kinds and colors. Leggins to fit all. Gold Filled Ladle*' and Gent*' Watche* 20 yr. guaranteed. American movements, $12 up. J. Freed. 76 N. Main. Rock Island Car ft Foundry Erie  An elegant line of iron toys, worth 1-3 mote. Silk Umbrella*, at CORCORAN BROS. "ANCHOR" PAIN IXPELLER. U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel, pf Copper .... X. ft N  Man. El  OLD KING COAL Large assortment of handkerchiefs from lo to $1.00 Ladies' and children's Furs, a large assortment at special prices. Toilet cases,handkerchief boxes, collar and tie boxes, photograph frames, fanoy mirrors and pictures Gilleapie'* for cigars, 25 in box. mMxmtTwfc ■«* "ADdwr." untctooutat—rnr to»5S«»' is sky high just now, but you can save enough by buying your goods here, at Another Honduran Revolution Near. Shaving cups and brushes. Berry's Met. Trac. .. N. Y. Central O. ft W  Penna  Gas  / New *wk.July266 »9Z I Iwve used Dr. Rlchleri MIL MICHOR* RNN EXPEUJER SB and have found 0 of ex- V7 cedent service in RtteumtKjMitlsm.Mobile, Ala., Dec. 10.—Advices received here by steamer indicate that another revolution Is imminent in Honduras anil that it is expected to take place soon nfteP the first or the year. It Is expected to be fostered by ex- President sierra through a special envoy w'.th the purpose of ousting PresI- Cent Houilla. Children's rings, at Yaseeu's. Solid gold watches, at Yaseen's Pocketknlves and scissors. Berry. Evans Bros. Gold filled watches, $8 up. Lelbson'3. Reading So. Pacific ., So. Ry., pf. . Tenn. C. ft I. Union Pacific Bo. Ry.. com. Wabash  yfcMiin «nniiimirwiw Ur. VMT V«ki — MAGNET Come In and look. Berry. 46 South Main Street, Pittston. 4fSeutfe Slain Street, Wilkesbarr®. Enough Poultry for Kverybody. 1847 Roger* Bro*. Half Dos. Knivea and half dozen forks, *4. a set. Yaseen, The choicest stock and lowest price. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. Wabash, pf, STB. lAdnSfcritwfcm. '.. .