Pittston Gazette

              / WEATHER Forecast Until 8 | Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; anow flurries In the northern portion; not bo cold; west winds. ' *1 \ 1 APER. i iw, for JaBst?' For the Peopt* of. Plttston and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. ■ fl '.'2m I 'f J s l\CMONTH. i 8 I \A C I hD YEA I WEI Ddai: DY ESTJ EST. bt 2. I /e. wish you a Happy New Year. TROUBLE IN 8T. PETERSBURG OBITUARY. John Golden. Last evening, after a lingering Illness. John Golden, an old resident of Hamtown, passed, peacefully away. The deceased had been in poor health for a long time. He was born In County Mayo. Ireland, and when a boy-immigrated to this country, Bettligffifr this region. He secijrod employ«re5Wbout the mines axftT 35 yeany.'amf; while working In No. io coIlieryD'C£jfecelved a serlons injury which imsftpacitated him from work from 'hat time. He was 60 years of age and Is survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Murray. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 from the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Gilmartiu, of Hamtown. Services will be conducted in St. John's church and interment will be made in Market street cemetery. www* — - ACC :«nte Frl- i New Yo cold dark Receiver Says He Owes 8hlp Company $18,000,000. Mayor Shuts Up 400 Places In Addition to Hotels. '* ARALYSI8 OF BUSINESS. The Czar Is Opposed to War bave been I from 2 to Year's been n eul above everything else is the motto that With Japan. tense cold haB pn suffering ami Inc Trains on all tl Through trains anywhere from hours late. Fighting many —" gers, made snow ng great ere late. Gifts is followed unceasing- MINISTERS FOR CONTEST. v *" Ministerial Councils Are Being Held MATTER REGARDED INVALI ly in the brewing of Ai I (sua of $20,000,000 8took and $16,000,- 000 Mortd'fle Denounced U Fraudulent and Void and the Work of Conepiratore.Newark, N. J., Jan. 5.—James Smith, force u Jr., as receiver of the tTuited States Tlirougl Shipbuilding company and the Samuel ployed. L. Moore & Sons' company, has flled could answer and cross bill to the suit lnsti- tage. tuted by the Mercantile Trust compa- Five deaths in this city were reports ny of New York for the foreclosure of during yesterday as a result o. thC qf mortgage of $16,000,000 on the prop- low temperature. The bodies of tht erty of that concern. • victims were found frozen stiff in tbC The receiver challenges the validity snow.. Ten others were taken to tht of the proceedings of the original di-1 hospitals suffering from the effects ol rectors of the United States Shlpbuild- the cold, and at least two of these ar« ing company and insists that the issues expected to die. of $10,000,000 preferred stock and $10,- Since the storm of Saturday no trainf 000,000 of common stock were fraudu- on the Long Island railroad have been lent and void and that the mortgage able to push through the drifts ol and deed of trust were executed by snow, mingled with drifting sand, fraudulent conspiracy, In which it Is which block the track? eastward from charged that Charles M. Sehwab, his Rlverhegd to Green port on that branch associates and the trust company were and from Quogue eastward to Amagnnmutually engaged. sett on the Montauk division. Mr. Smith petitions that Mr. Schwab , ■■■■'■ and all of his associates in the alleged 8«veft Cold In Connecticut, wrecking scheme and the New Haven. Conn., Jan. C.—Reports Trust company be required to appear received in this city Indicate that the before Judge Andrew Kirkpatrlck of severe cold wave continues throughout the United States circuit court to testl-! the state. At South Manchester it was fy and give answer to such matters as 20 degrees below zero, and In this city may be pertinent to the Issues set forth, j 6 below was registered. Naugatuck „ against the Intense cold, with frostbitten faces and fln-3,600 men with picks and shovels good progress in cleaning the from the streets yesterday. A learly as largr Jrorked all night. -u the day 2,50Q trucks were einand four times that number have been used to good advan- City Council Meets and Indorsee Maypt; Harrison's Action In Spits of Com* | plaints From Property Ownsrs' Affected by the Order. Chicago, Jan. 5.—The closing down of | the Chicago theaters by order of Mayor | Harrison has caused a paralysis of business In many directions. Three thousand actors, stage hands and people who depend directly upon the theaters for a living are idle, with no hope of employment for probably a fortnight. Restaurants that cater V» the theatrical Audiences have laid off many people. (The hotels are complaining, nnd traffic on the street railways has fallen off at night. Even the electric light signs, which gave a dazzling ef feet to some ef the streets, have been cut off. It is estimated that 15,000 persons will suffer from the mayor's closing order, of whom 1,200 are actors, 350 ushers, 500 electricians and stage hands, 400 cab drivers, 200 waiters, 25 printers and 100 bill posters. The loss in receipts at the thlrty-flve theaters will total $18,000 per day. Stegmaier's Beer Cost Price. Daily—Czar Surprised to Find His Prince* In Line With Ministers for That is WHY Stegmaier's Beer is the PUREST and BEST. Insist on having it; there is no substitute. Telephone your order a Tussle With Japan. Manchester, England, Jan. 5.—The London correspondent of the Dlapatfch telegraphs as follows: "I have today been shown two letters from the official quarter in St. Petersburg to the official quarter here, making no secret of trouble at tho Russian capital because of the opposition of the Czar to go to war with Japan and the determination ■ of the ministers to force It. Ministerial councils have been held, al&ost dally since Dec. 20, when the John Walters. Everything in the line of holiday goods out right down to prices that should make s«ll lively. We have no spam si»ica in which to pack these goods and must dis- - John Wialters, aged 20 years, son of George Walters, of Hazle street, Wilkesbarre, who was learning the bookbinding Eaedoi's bindery, died yeStetday isult of Injuries received a ago- The deceased cP nephew of ex-County 4obn M. Jones. The funeral place on Wednesday, tflcC« at the family home at 1 * The remains will be brought to v .t city for1 Intermit in Plttston cemetery. ,£P-  AGAINST THE LAUREL LINE pose of them. It's a chance for big bargain for you. to our cold storage depot located in your city. situation became really acute. On People's Store, 21, the Czar was hurriedly summi of his house, In order that a resolution should be arrived at before the cabinet met at three. To the Czar's surprise, he found that all the princes and grand dukes were as intent for war as the ministers, it feeing represented, however, that while d9lay In a declaration of hostilities might favor Russia, It would favor*Japan more." to a meeting at noon of the mi Stegmaier Brewing Co WILKESBARRE. PA. Ifi Ronth Maiu St., PittHton. Public Hall* Closed. A L\V A YSth« CHEAPEST Company Will Be Called on Following the closing of the theaters Building Commissioner Williams has issued an order closing all the public halls, dance halls and all similar places of public assemblage until an Inspection has shown that they are complying with all provisions of the building ordinance. This leaves Chicago churches and lodge halls alone open for public gatherings. As there art upward of 400 halls In Chicago, ranging in size from those that will accommodate fifty persons to those with a seating capacity of 300, this order will affect probably as manj persons as the theater closing order. Protests were numerous, but the building commissioner was inflexible. - Berlin, Jan. S.—The foreign office takes a moat favorable view of the situation in the far east. The officials believe that the danger of the situation has disappeared and maintenance of peace more probable. to Answer Nuisance Old Charges. In rehearsing the purchase of the Bethlehem Steel company by Charles M. Schwab for $300,000 cash on his assumption of liabilities'as to mortgages upon that property, making the total maximum price of the plant $7,200,- reports 23 below zero. .« For Three Days Below Zero. Ballston, N. Y., Jan. 5. — The thermometer has marked 18 below «ero. The mercury has been below sero con- Yesterday, when the constables of the county made their monthly returns to court of the condition of affairs in their bailiwicks, city solicitor George O'Brien objected to the reports of Constables Howell and McHale, of the Ninth and Tenth wards of this city, because they had not returned the Laurel Line crossings at Market and Pine streets and the Oak street sidewalk, triTar the Laurel Line abutment, as dangerous nuisances. Mr. O'Brien ■»aDs ne tiled his objection in response to numerous complaints received from xpe residents of these streets. The allegation is that, at both Pine and Market streets, Just at the tracks, thore is a dangerous pitch in the grade on the sidewalk and in the road, and it Is claimed that If a carriage were coming dowju the.attv.st Jt vmMJm impossible to stop 11 on the upper side of the tracks. In the road this condition of affairs is claimed to be really dangerous, while on the sidewalk it is very inconvenient. It is claimed that at Oak street, where the stone abutment was rebuilt, a large hole has been left on one side of the walk and that this is very dangerous to passersby. It is probable that subpoenas will be issued tomorrow and that tile case will be brought before the grand jury on Thursday. In case the grand jury should make a return unfavorabU to the company, the Commonwealth will then become prosecutor to force the company to rectify the nuisances. The city solicitor has also taken steps to compel the Laurel Line Co. to erect gates at the crossing at Market and Pine streets, as ordered by council some time ago. A notice has been sew to the company, giving it ten days to comply with the action of the council. King LODGE DEFENDS ROOSEVELT. 000, the receiver says: A Fraudulent Schema. In or about June, 1902, the said Charles M. Schwab and his associates conceived the fraudulent BCheme of transferring to the Shipbuilding company the stock of the Bethlehem company at an excessive and fraudulent consideration and upon such conditions as would enable them not only to control the said Shipbuilding company, but also to absorb for their own benent all of Its property and assets, to the Injury of Its creditors and of lta bona fide bondholders and stockholder®, and thereupon, for the purpose of accomplishing suoh Intent and purpose, the said Charles Schwab and his associates falsely and fraudulently represented to the defendant Shipbuilding company that the Bald shares of stock were worth tho sum 0C.JSO.OCO,(IOO: that the s»M -©reel" company had during the fiscal year ended July (1, 1902, made a net profit • • • amounting to | {1.4*11,206.03; that its said surplus assets July 21. 1902. amounted to the sum of 14,001,018.46, whereas. In fact, the said representations * • • were false and untrue and were so known to be by the said Chsrles M. Schwab and his associates, said stock being worth not to exceed the sum of 17,600,000. the net earnings of the said corporation during the twelve months ended July SI, 1902, not exceeding the sum of $1,000,000 and the surplus'not exceeding the sum of *3.M0,000. tinuously since Saturday morning. Coal Delivered Warm Speech In Senate on ParSama Question. Washington, Jan. f.—Morgan's resolution declaring th*t $  exists in Panama and and holding that President Roossvelt exceeded his powers In recognizing the revolutionary government, was taken up today In the Senate. Mr. Lodge took the floor and entered upon a warm defense of the administration's policy, citing high authorities to Bhow that well established precedents were followed by the President in recognizing the new republic^ Coldest In Years. Springfield, Mass., Jan. 5.—The coldest weather in years was experienced here last night. Temperatures of lTom 20 to 25 below zero are reported. is sky liigh just n D«', but if you'll bay your groceries and provisions he e vou will save iu ntn- tCD keep your coal bin w«• 11 till-■C I. Leave your ordtr with us. Northern New York 8uffers. An enormous crowd attended the city council meeting last night it being expected that a great number of ordinances relative to the Iroquois theater fire would be acted upon. Their expectations were amply fulfilled, and the council did little other business than to listen to the reading of proposed laws calculated to Insure safety in places of public assembly. The council Indorsed the action of Mayor Harrison in closing all the theaters and adopted his recommendation for the appointment of a committee to Investigate all theaters, which are to remain closed until the committee has finally reported. Hooslck Falls, N. Y., Jan. 5. — The mercury fell to 24 degrees below zero here, the lowest point In the cold snap of the past three dayr WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR •namifactured. A given Quantity will make more and better bread than any other, kind and the price la low Fruits and Nats, all fr- sli, «nCl guar ititnuil good. Lowest pric •». " Ca dies. Hi mlrds of 55 per bbl.i $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Savins through Its use is considerable. Some other articles in our Coldest on Record. Meadvllia, Pe., Jan. i-. -TUe temperature in this city w«* 80 degrees below zero. It was the coldest night on record.poui:da at way down prices. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their goodness and cheapness. But the best way to test our statements 1» to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. 8hafer's Strike Order Ignored. Pittsburg, Jan. 5.—The strike ordered by President Shaffer, of the Amalgamated Association, at the steel plant of the Pittsburg Steel Hoop Co., failed to bring out the men, as anticipated. The order was received, but no attention was paid to It. FIRE IN IOWA'S CAPITOL. The Shoe House of Representatives' Chamber BRENNAN and ROBERTS Damaged $500,000. Department Des Moines, U., Jan. 5.—A Are which threatened for a time Iowa's capitol building has gutted the northwest wing, causing a loss of $500,000. The chamber of the house of representatives is a charred mass of debris |ind cannot be repaired in time for the approaching session of the legislature. At one time It was thought that the entire building was doomed, and Governor Cummins ordered the contents of all the offices removed. 42 N. M'lN. Next u- bwD« H"iel Ottawa Postoffice Burned. Ottawa, Jan. 5.—With the thermometer 23 degrees below zero this city was last night threatened with another destructive Are. The postoffice, a four story building. In the center of the business section, was destroyed, Involving a loss of about $100,000. A large quantity of mall was destroyed. The fire, which was of unknown origin, started in the upper floor of the postofflce and was bursting through the roof when the firemen got the first line of hose working. The records in the customs and revenue offices on the second floor were destroyed, and considerable property lu the basement, which was used as a warehouse for the customs and excise departments was burned. of this store i« on a big scale with a complete line of high quality footwear for all classes of people. A big line of Slippers and Levins. NAOMI CLUB ENTERTAINED. The receiver describes In detail how John W. Young proposed to the "dummy" directors the plan of organizing by which $10,000,000 of the collateral and mortgage bonds, $10,000,000 of preferred stock and $10,000,000 of common stock were turned over for the 30,000 shares of stock of the Bethlehem Steel company. We Realize the Wilkesbarre Young People Enjoy 8leighrlde to This City, The members of the Naomi Club, wlilch Is composed of young ladles, mostly of Wllkesbarre, entertained their gentlemen friends night with a sleighride to this city. The Joyfulness of the company was a felicity that bid defiance to old King Froet, and ''despite the dropping of the temperature, the trip was much enjoyed. Upon arrival here ,the partv stopped at Yaseen's confectionery parlors, on North Main street, where they wore the guests of Miss Rose Yaseen, a member of the club. Several hours were wbiled away with pleasantries and of various nature. The Pollowing composed the party: Mr. and Mts. Will Rlfkin, Misses Minnie Rifkln, Lulu Fisher, Tillie Rosenthal, Sarah Rublnski, Sarah Roshanski, Sarah Finklestein, Sadie Edellson, MaclufTski, Julia Mendelssohn, Millie Oppenheimer, Anna Elkawitz, Ella Oottfrled and Miss Stone; M,sssrs. Nathan Rosenthal, Abe and Mose Salsburg, Samuel Oppenheimer, Harry Oppenheimer, Samuel Landau, Ike Molphy. Wolf Rublnski, Mr. Engle, Mr. Hlnkleateln, Mr. Elkawitz. Responsibility Evans Bros. The Iowa capitol is built along the lines of the New York capitol at Albany. It The state capitol commission has just completed the repair of the built* ng at a cost of $125,000, most of which had been expended In the chamber, which Is ruined. laid on opticians. We realize that ■ he wrong glasses will ruin sight. We re«lize that the right glasses will strengthen the sight Roiilizing these things we couldn't t)e careless and inaecuuite. Indeed, •»e pride ouC selves on our care and accuracy. A mistake  hurt us more than it yon. We are ready at any time to c ireful I y examine the eDe«, free of charge. Should you need the'service of an oculist, we tell you so. The receiver further asserts that at the time of the execution of the mortgage or deed of trust to secure payment thereof the "dummy" directors were not, in fact, qualified to act as directors or to authorize the execution of the mortgage or deed of trust becansc a majority of them were not bona fide holders of any of the stock of the defendant, and therefore the bonds, mortgage and deed of trust are Illegal and void. 46 South Main St., Pittston. DURYEA. The origin of the fire Is unknown, Cmd Governor Cummins will order an investigation. The supposition is that it started from -a candle or from an electric light wire. For WEDDINGS Pin ware ! For FUNERALS rlOWCrs 1 Just whit you want in Horal drtcoratiouw on short notice. We oau do much for you at a reason- The borough council will hold a meeting this evening. One Dietrich Indictment Quashed. John Stephenson and wife are both confined tp the house by illness. Governor Cummins, clad in rubber boots and rough coat, fought the flre. The flre finally burned itself out. The capitol presents a scene of desolation. The marble staircases are cevered with Ice, the floors are flowing with water, and the offices under the burned part of the building are flooded. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 5.—The court began trial today of the case wherein 8enator Dietrich is charged with benefiting by a contract with the government for the leasing of a building in which Is located the postoffice at Hastings, Neb. At the opening of the case yesterday Judge Vandeventer, sustaining a demurrer by defendant's counsel, in effect quashed the leading indictment of conspiracy to violate the statute against bribery. On this indictment the government had prepared itself for trial and subpoenaed a large number of witnesses. Fraud and Conspiracy Charged. Receiver Smith charges fraud and conspiracy between Mr. Schwab and hia associates and the "dummy" directors whereby Mr. Schwab and his associates were enabled to obtain absolute control of the defendant corporation and of the Bethlehem 8teel company, with power to so manipulate these properties as to cause the defendant company to be In apparent default in the payment of Interest upon its bonds and to become apparently insolvent and to thu? make It possible to acquire all the properties of the defendant corporation for a sum much less than their full value and to defraud the Creditors. able price. (new phoue) Miss Lelah Burns ,of Pittston, spent last evening among friends here. h. G 8HUPP, I B filRPMTFR HITiBl'.HITH •o* The Blessed Virgin 3odality will meet this evening at 7.30. All members are urged to attend. 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. wiLKeaanRRe. Special Mrs. Catherina Hennlgan has returned from Upton, Conn., where she spent three months with her son. Treasure In Old Building. T inware Sale! All candidates who wish to go before the Democratic borough caucus must register before Jan. 14, at 8 p. m., San Francisco, Jan. 5.—Edward 8elleck, a freight clerk in the employ of the Southern Pacific company, while raking in the Mission district the Mountain 8prlng House, an old wayside resort, discovered a containing $2,- 500 in gold coin. The money was hidden back of a brick chimney. The treasure was disclosed when Mr. 8elieck examined a false wall In the brickwork. Mr. 8elleck paid $25 for the building for firewood and was being assisted by hi* soi\s In demolishing the structure. with F. IC. Dills. C7)rury's PKlC The Black Diamond Hose Co. has decided to hold a ball on Feb. 22, for the purpose of raising money to buy rubber caps and coats. London, Jan. 6.—Four persons wero killed and several others seriously injured by an explosion at the government dynamite works at Hoyle, Cornwall, this morning. Fatal Dynamite Explosion. Son of Distinguished Sira Nominated. Philadelphia. Jan. 6.—Samuel J. Randall, son of the former speaker of the national house of representatives, has been nominated for congress by the Democrats of the Third dtstrlct to succeed the late Henry Burk. This Is the district represented by his distinguished father. KD Miss Kate Cosgrove is temporarily teaching the school from which Miss Catherine Young recently resigned. A successor to Miss Young will be elected by tho school board this evening. The answer declares that the $10,- 000,000 mortgage is not valid or existing as against the receiver In that the defendant Shipbuilding company has at all time* since the execution of the mortgage retained and still retains all the properties referred to in the deed of tniat and that the mortlage was not filed or recorded In conformity with the statutes. This Week Rest Patent Flour  Best Family Flour  Chop and Meal. ........ orn and Cr Corn  Hi an and Midd*  Hay, long and cut  Little Straw  $5 00 4.50 1.20 1.20 120 .86 .K0 Wyoming College of Business. Will reopen Jan. 4. A superior and scientific course of business fetudy. Graduates readily find employment. Principal business positions In Wyoming Valley held by former students of this college. Graduates in excellent positions in all the largest cities of the AT Thomas Walsh and family have moved to Scranton, Mr. Walsh having secured a good position at the Bellevue mine. The family have lived here lor 20 Duryea people are sorrx tg„»ee them go away. The Democratic vigilance committee met last evening and decided to hold the borough caucus In Metcalf's hall, on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 7 p. m., at which time candidates will be named for the offices to be filled at the February election—one auditor and)two Justices of the peace. The ward caucuses will bo held on tho Monday following.Four Millions In Gifts. m MAGNET Milwaukee, Wis.. Jan. 5.—It is said that when the estate of the late Captain Frederick Pabst is probated it will be found that the brewer's property la less than it was two weeks ago. It appears that on Christmas he summoned his four children and banded each $1,- 000,000 worth of stock in his brewery. These gifts have not been made public. The estate is estimated at about 910,000,000, and it is believed large bequests will be left to charity. Captain Pabst carried $180,000 life insurance. Thrsf Mors Fsvsr Viotims. 43 lhs. A. SaKitr  iX lbs. Br. Sugur  Cheese  Hweitzer Cheese  Brick Chpese.  Skinned Hams... I'ure Lard  .$1.00 1.IHI l.OO . .14 ..V .16 SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. Union. No time in nation's history has Butler, Pa., Jan. 5.—Three more vie- j tims hare been added to the typhoid fever dsath list, and one new ease wsr reported. The schools have reopened after an enforced vacation since Nov. 84. Out of a total enrollment of 2,400 there were 1,480 pupils present. Ten of the teachers were unable to take their places. offered so many inducements to young 4 men and women to prepare for business life as tho present. For College Journal, address W. L. Dean, A. M., Principal, Kingston, Po. 31t6 fcl ■ I I argo Wash Boiler?, made :Df best 23. C. tin; the 65c grade this week .14 .11 .(•9 Railroad Bridge Sags 8lightly. Measurements ma4e by D., L. & W. officials today showed that the river bridge, which was disturbed last week, settled slightly again last night. Nearly tho entire structure Is affected by the latest settling, but the fall was only three-eighths of an inch. It has 39c I i. per bn.... $ .70 es, per bu 80 i, per pwk .20 utter, Del. Co 25 id» Tobnoco 88 tda 8quiba. 10 Exeter Club Entertalnmsnt. Ansbach, sleight-of-hand and parlor trick entertainer, wit and humorist, will bo at the Exeter club house on Friday ovenlng in an exhibition o! magic and skill. Tickets to the entertainment are now on sale at 75 cents in the West Side store of Farrer, Peck ft Roberta, In the Jewelry store of W F. Staley, on Water street, and at the Exeter Club house Tokyo, Jan. 6.— Judge William H. Taft, ..recently civil governor of the Philippines, en route home, was given a tAnner last night by United States Minister Lloyd O. Grlscom at the legation. The dinner was followed by a brilliant reception, which was attended by some members of the royal family. Taft Dined In Tokyo. JMoted Authoress Dead. ore, Jan. 5.—Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wormley Latimer, the authoress, is dead at her home in this city. She was eighty-ont years old and had been in feeble kea'th for some time, the shock of the death of her husband, Randolph Brandt Latimer, on Christmas eve hastening her end. Her bm-i Only two to a cust ■ i I ►mer. S; been discovered that the bridge has slid down stream on the piers for a distance of about six inches. Trains are running across the structure, as but special care is Watchmen are T ateern and VII Estimate Ifc