Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER II * -.' I ' B| Forecast Until I p. m. Tomorrow, for Eaatern Pennsylvania. Cloudy tonight; snow in northern \ portion; Sunday, fair. THI For the P of. Plftaton and A. ALL THE HOME NEW8. ' 64th WEEKLY "ESTJ DAILY K8T. BT III , . .yp . I I I I I N ITH.f 8 PA(iKS. OBITUARY. Thomas Brown. In the death of Thomas Brown, Sr., which occurred yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, Yatesvllle loses one of Its oldest and best known residents. Mr. Brown had been In 111 health for about ton years. He was advanced iu years and death was due to a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in England and remained there until he was about 26 years of age. Then he came to this country and for the past 45 years had resided in Yatesville, being one of that community's pioneer residents. A man of industry and integrity, he became prominent and was widely known in this sec Throughout his entire life he hCrD-ifeen interested in coal mining, was be who made the coal opening in Pittston township which afterward became an Extensive operation and was ' *1 FIFTY IONS LIVES uuivrtA. The pupils of the high school Joyed a Bleighrldc to Wllkesbarre day. John Herron has announced hlms i candidate for the Democratic nomi itlon of auditor. kV •■■ is The Staff of Life Japan Victims of a Pacific Ocean Disaster. u, on The better the flour, the be'ter the bread; the better tli« bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we carry mahe tho whitest, lightest bread. Negotiations. — PRESS DEMANDS above everything The Bellevuo Stars will play basket ja. ball with the Duryea team In Metcalf's jort- hall this evening. Author- Thomas Dawson has moved his fam_,rs. lly to the residenca he recently purfor tlie chased from ThomaB Walsh. as proof of Miss Kate McNish has returned the mln- from Wapwallopen, and will spend the -"»• di- remainder of the winter with her par-i ents here. Miss Georgia EvanB, who has been' a teacher In the graded school build-1 lng, has been transferred to the high school-building, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Jennie Young. Miss Kate Cunningham, the newly-elected teacher, takes the position vacated by Miss Evans. The following ladles of the M. E. church went for a sleighride to Courtdale yesterday and visited their former pastor, Rev. H. A. Green: Mrs. H. L. Edsall, Mrs. John Curtis, Mrs. William Bown, Mrs. Thomas Martin, Mrs. Nettie Lamont, Mrs. Edward Barnes, Mrs. Werkheiser, Mrs. J. H. Breymeir, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Hlller, Mrs. Chas. Evans and Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Fink. The Republican vigilance committee from the five wards met last even- I ing and decided to hold a borough caucus in the- town hall on Friday evening, Jan. 15, from 5 to t. Candidates will be chosen for the office of auditor and Justices of the peace. Charles D. Evans was elected secretary, and all candidates must register with the sec- 1 retary before Wednesday, Jan. 13, at '» !'■ m.  else is the motto that is followed unceasingly in the brewing of Stegmaier's Beer 4 PARTICULARS ARE MEAGRE Evans' 8uccess, per bbl.. Butterfly Flour, per bbl. urprlee Flour, per bbl... Seal Flour, per bbl  ~eed, per cwt  With Runil'i T.rm», Ml- kada'a Govarnmant Will Maka an Ef- ute8 , fort to 8ecura Further Ctx.csaaiona. rectoi Empsror Raviawa Army Carpa. mortf Tokyo, Jan. 9.—The Japanese govern- of 00 baa practically determined to continur negotiations. It i» dissatisfied with Russia's terms, but does not feel P®arrt warranted in issuing an ultimatum ojsi.X*Z breaking off negotiations and will make J another effort to secure their  tion before resorting to force. It is anticipated that-tbe discusai#iM will consume a few weeks* .during which interim a breach of the peace isvery improbable. The press unanimously that the government take decisive action, thereby preventing Russia f'rpm gaining advantages by further dilatory tactics. The emperor reviewed the imperial guards, constituting the First division of the army, with some independent cavalry regiments and brigades of artillery, numbering in all 26,000 men, on the Aoyama field yesterday. The occasion was regarded as a possible leave taking betweeu the emperor and his soldiers, the scene being most impressive Enormous crowds lined the route from the palace and surrounded the grounds. The emperor whs on horseback when inspecting and reviewing the troops. - His staff Included all the foreign attaches. 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 .1.20 Tug Has Just Brought Word to Port Townsend of the Sinking of the Steamer Callan off Discovery Island Cats, per buahel Potatoes, per bushel... Sugar, 21 tba for  Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy, lb.. 25 i Sutter, fancy creamery 26 I Cheese, per lb 14 ' Skinned Ham, per lb 11 3uckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack old Snaps, 3 lb package  j.unt Jemima, 3 packages for Nabob, per package,.... Maple Sugar, 2 lb for... I Maple 8yrup, 1 qt can ilrer objected, it does not ap- ....48 . .85 . 1.00 With All Aboard. That is WHY Steg- Port Townsend, Wash., Jan. 9.—A tug has Just arrived with the Information that the steamer Callan sank off Discovery Island. Fifty persons were drowned. maior'a Beer is the known as Fainnount colliery. His wife lurvlvee hir\ as also do the following ions and » Nhters: John Brown, Mrs. Jennk „ Js and Mrs. John Arm| Bt'- city; Llal Brown, Thos. Brown, Mrs. John Hardnil I r C4ns. James Skuse, all of Yates *j3Km b. Involved, Mr«" George McNyne and Mrs • tv, i .1 i William Hale, of Carbondale; Roberl uwwDny J«a. 9. Tne brighy Brown of Binghamton. The funera « t,he ;«r CMtRrn situation tills servlcc8 wi„ be conducted by Rev. Mr norning is the assurance that the war phmlpB at tho famlly homc ln YateS »etween Rwli and Japan, should vIUe tomorrow afternoonJ at 1.3( here be a clash will be confined to 0.cl0ckD and ,nterment will be made ir hose two countries, with tho possible pttt|lton cenietery. lidlng in of China with Japan. The lrst aim of diplomatic communicaions, which, it is learned, have been ind are still passing between the powers not immediately concerned in the rouble, was to Isolate the conflict. This has been practically accomplished. The ne*t effort is to secure an igreement of neutral countries to present to Russia and Japan formal iden;ical notes urging peace and ofTering mediation in case of trouble. Genoa, Jan. 9.—Two Japanese $pr ships, the Kasage and Niasin, recently bought from Argentina, steamed for the east thfs morning. As the vessels were under urgent orders, they did not stop to take aboard a quantity ol ammunition. It is stated they are goln*. direct to Port Said. London, Jan. 9.—The officials dis credit the report from Kobe that a bat tie occurred between the Japanese ant RuHslan fleets in the Straits of Korea Port Arthur, Jan. 9—It is assert eC that Japan has already sent a largC armed force of soldiers to Korea dis guised as immigrants, to be ready To any unexpected development. urts sustain the b of die dummy lundreds of cor- Nrw Jersey in Cected. PUREST and BEST. Insist on having it; there is no substitute. Telephone your order to our cold storage depot located in your WAR WILL BE LIMITED. .25 .10 .25 .25 If CI Maple Syrup, /2 gallon can 48 Maple 8yrup, 1 gallon can .85 Fancy Table Syrup, 2J4 lb can.. .10 Honey, per cake 16 Honey, per glaaa 10 vuuipuuy a ISO j. a, vvaru ana other clerks in the office of Mr. Schwab. Several of the bonds were shown. They were a Vivid grtfen in color, and several persons murmured "green goods." Mr. Marshall liad a suspicious looking package in front of him, and Commissioner Shields isked: "Is that a gun you -have there, Mr. Marshall?" "It's more dangerous than a gun; It Is the seal of the Shipbuilding company," replied Mr. Marshall. On Monday morning the bearing will be continued at the office of the Standard Trust company. city. Evans Bros. Patrick LougUrey, of Avoca, died on Thursday evening, after an illness of several months of asthma. He was a member of the Miners' i Associated Fund and the A. O. H. His wife and eight children survive. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. Patrick Loughrey. Stegmaier Brewing Co W1LKESBARBE, PA. 46 South Main St., Pitts ton. What a Dollar Will Buy Iroquois Theater Inquest. Chicago, Jan. 9.—Tho coroner today continued his examination of the attaches of the Iroquois theater. Charles Sweeney said he discovered the lire and tried to clap It out with his hands, but it gained headway and he opened tho doors of the stage exit, thereby causing a draft which sent the fatal burst of flame Into the audience. The other witnesses described the terrible sccncs. The people repose confidence In the government's ability to rise to the opportunity.DIETRICH ACQUITTED. GKRMAX V b excellent for r COLDS. GOUT,1 Rliaumatism, Backache, etc. OR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. None genuine without TrxU Bit "Aattor," i One wcli-knowu person's letLer out of many-. Court Sustains Point That He Was Not Senator Until 8worn In. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 9.—United States Senator Dietrich has been released from custody. Judge Van Devanter. after delivering bis opinion, sustaining the demurrer Interposed by prisoner's counsel, Instructed the Jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty, and the district attorney entered a nolle In the other cases against Dietrich. Jacob Kiaher. postmaster at Hastings, Neb., was also given his liberty, a nolle having been entered In each of the indictments against him. Russia's answer to Japnn makes farreaching concessions respecting Korea, and the concessions are equivalent to permitting the occupation of Korea by Japan on lines somewhat similar to the position of Great Britain in Egypt, but Russia firmly rejects any right of Japan to mingle in affaira In Manchuria. Death of Ex-Governor '^Foster. Springfield, O., Jaa. 9.—Hon. Chas. Foster, of "who was ex-Govsrnor of Ohio and the United States Treasury, dletf t&qpy at the of General Kefer, of Ulji city, where he was visiting. He was strlck- GOLLISION REPORTED. NewYork.Feb.3r«f 1898 \ W A remedy, which has met jmA with the Univereal endorse- V ment.that your Dr. Rlchters -fa ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. i must effect the endi claimed forlL Clash Between Russian and Japan*** Fl**t» Rumored. London, Jan. 0.—The Kobe correspondent of the pally Express sends a scare rumor to the effect that a colli- will fill two baskets, at our store. You know little leakages in tbe kitchen runs away with a good dCml of money. It is the little leakage* which lu&ko the big rtvor of large expenditures. You don't know how many leaks you may out off by buying your Armstrong's The demurrer was made to the .introduction of evidence on the ground that Dietrich wag sot twuallf a member of the senate when the alleged bribing took place. The effect of the decision is that a man is not an actual member of congress from the time of his election until he shall have taken the oath at the bar of the bouse to wlilch he is elected and that he is not amenable to the law as a member of congress and officer of the United States. Objection to Octetl's Canal Loan Plan. Albany, Jan. a.—Next weefc'a Session or tho Legislature promises little of Interest aside from the assembly committee appointments, which will be announced Wednesday. Already much unfavorable comment Is being aroused over the Governor's plan to cut down the canal Improvement Interest charge by borrowing from the counties and this is likely to stir up considerable discussion, with the possibility that the plan will be rejected altogether. anese fleets has taken place near the Islands of Tsushima, in the strait of Korea, about between ICorea and Kiuahlo. iK.Ad.i I "«« PRICES War Veteran Killed by Cars. GROCERIES at the right place. You will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that you are not paying a penny more than you ought td pay when you buy of us. Port Jervis," N. J., Jan. 9.—David Leuth, a Civil War veteran, returning from a soldiers' banquet at Hawley, Pa., attempted to board jtsA train, but fell under tho wheels and was cut In two. Patent Flour | j 00 Columbia Flour ------ fi.25 1 hop Hiid Meal ------ 1.20 Corn and cr corn - - - - - 1.20 Bran ami br. mi'Ids. - - - - 1.20 Oatrt, |wr bushel ------ .48 •1 cans Tomatoes ------ .25 I can corn - -- -- -- - - .10 I can |Dea* - -- -- -- -- .10 This rumor it not mentioned from anj other source, and In view of the fac that the Japanese government la exercising a censorship over all news concerning naval matters It may safely be disregarded. The British home fleet ha* left Portland for the Spanish coast after coaling to the full capacity. The fleet will thus be In readiness to replace the Manager of Thsatar Say* Fir* Protac channel squadron in the event of the *Don Was Lacking. latter being required to fill up vacan- Chicago, Jan. 9.—No evidence of im cies in the Mediterranean squadron portauee not previously brought out •hould vessels be ordered thencc to the was developed at the coroner's Inquest far east. over the victims of the Iroquois thea- A writer in the Dally Chronicle con- ter fire. The most important witness tenda that Japan's great mistake was of the day was Engineer Murray of her omission to strike last October, the theater, whose testimony showed The writer adda, "If It la true that Ja- that the theater was practically destl- _ pan then yielded to Britlah representa- tute of protection against fire, that no /•  tions we have undertaken a great re- precautions had been taken and that i if you wish to win respoct. Our sponslblllty." no Instructions had ever been given to i _ t Russian correspondents continue to Rny of the attaches. There were stand- ! Watches and Clocks report extensive military preparation* pipes, he said, in the theater, but only Qr„ wi.ii „ .. and aay that there waa a heavy fall one coll of hose, and this not over fifty the movement the most important part of a on the Russian bourses yesterday. I Other witnesses told chiefly of their marvela of artistic skill hi design and finish. tDwn experiences, and nothing of mate- T«w muat be st)UQ to be appreciated. "" lulius B. Freed Two mor. B | J,w,hr 38 S. Main St. he Jist of victims of the Are. Nellie • * Be Always on Time BRENNAN and ROBERTS *a n. main. Theater Managers Promise Changes. New York, Jan. 9.—The theater managers appeared before Mayor McClellan this morning and promised to make such alterations as the city officials might decide upon. NcXt I. Mtv • B"D«l IROQUOIS FIRE INQUEST. Escaped Asylum Lunatic Captured. We Realize the Responsibility 3 cans mustard sardines - - 6 C an-i oil sardines - - - - - 1 bottle Blue L. catsu • - - I bottl* L & I*.'sauce - - - 25 25 .25 .25 Albany, N. Y.. Jan. 9.—Daniel J. Finch, Jr., of Glens Falls, son of the millionaire manufacturer, who escaped from the State hospital at Mattewan, Tuesday, was caught here last night and to the hospital today. Finch was committed to the asylum by his father. York State Banker Dead. Toba -co, '.11 kinds - - - - - Po'.itoes, perbusli' l - - - - Little Fails, N. Y., Jan. 9.—William G. Milligan, connected for 40 years with the National Herkimer bank. Is dead, aged Ci7. He was for 12 years president of the bank. aid on opticians. We realize tliat he wiouk glasses will ruin  W e realize that the right ghissewill strengthen the sixht Real izing things we couldn't be careless and inaocuute, Indeed, *e pride ourselves on our care and accuracy. A mistake *ould hurt us more than it would you We are ready at any time to c refully examine the e.\es, free of charge. Should you ueed the ser- of an oculist, we tell you so II * M [k & Murderer to be Hanged. Bryan Home From Europe. South Mitin St. fele It-D11^ Pittsburg, Jan. 9.—Charles E. Kinger will be hanged next Thursday at Qreenburg for the murder of Constable Bierer, of Jamison, Westmoreland Co. He confessed to having killed several others, among them John Blevlns, city treasurer of Now Castle. New York, Jan. 9.—The steamer Celtic, with William Jennings Bryan aboard, returning from a tour of Europe, arrived this morning. I'oi W fcdMMNON P| Aware I Poi prNBKAij4 * lowers Aged Woman Physician Dead. lust whit tou waul lb rt"D •itHniratio(HD mi short uotiue We tau do much for you at a rnanuutble price. • (new phoue) l • CiRPEITEA liITtltMIITHM* Wllllamsport, Pa., Jan. 9.—Doctor Margaret Coleman died today, aged 83. She had been a physician for 40 years. She was born in Pottsvill®. Philadelphia, Jan. 0.—The Philadelphia Record today says: "The Japanese government hat securd an option on the uejr Turkish cruiser Medjidie, now being hurried to completion at Cramps' shipyard*. Both the Russian and Japanese governments have been negotiating with the saltan for the cruiser for a month past through the Ottoman bank, an English corporation in Turkey. The latter transacts nearly all of the financial business of Turkey and has practically the control of all the government's cash. Representatives of Russia and Japan have been working through the bank, bidding higher and higher as the war fever increased until. It is claimed, the Japanese offered $500,- 000 more than the cruiser cost, after which the Russian representative with-. drew. The Medjidie cost about $2,000,- 000." Japan May Get Turkish Cruiser. Stock Exchange Damaged by Fire. New York, Jan. 9.—The New York Stock Exchange was damaged to the extent of $2,000 by fire this morning. At one time it was thought serious havoc would bo wrought by the blaze H. G 8HUPP, Washington. Pn., Jan. 9.—By order of the state board of health all the schools In three townships, Morris, Center and Rich Hill, In Greene county, and two adjoining townships, East and West FlnleS", In Washington county, have been closctl Indefinitely on account of smallpox. An epidemic of smallpox Is raging In the border townships. Smallpex Closes 8ohools. Dawson, twenty-seven year* old, and Bstelle Mulr, thirty-one years old, bare died in hospitals. These deaths make N0T5c^i18 If.¥*?5EBY THAT AP. t„. . rXo ' plication will he mado to the Governor of a total of 568 fatalities. .Pennsylvaniaon Monday, February j, 1904. ... —-_ under the Ant of Assembly entitled.. "An Act SU.I Absorption, Rumor.d. EJLr IL5 3?#9 hin??feM« stated tbat plans were matured about called tho PlymouthBoot and-shoe Manufaosi* weeks ago for the consolidation of Conjpanj.tho character and object ol tie Republic Iron and Steel company, auTfort&.mr the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com- P«se*.to have, possess and enjoy all tho right* .....1 thn o. nuuBufl p„„, T "•oneflts and privileges of saia Act of Assc mbl! pany aud toe Tennessee Goal and Iron and ftiipploiueuta tneroto. company with the United States Steel ! w. I. HIEBk ® - corporation. A dinner was arranged , . ■ - ■ ' ■. ~ at tbe Lawyers' club in New Yoric' some time ago, where,the officials of and his as««iiater the above named companies should he # o'chx-k a"mhe present and discuss the matter with o f Assembly out {tied,""An" A ,ct to pro. James Gayley. member of the «rr»im. ,th° inoorix. ration mid regulation CDr t __ ~f... J" ' ' , . u eonDorati«us." approved April 29. 1874,an tne committee of the steel corporation. 8BpgDlo(nonts thereto, for a charter for at. tended oorporatlon to bo called "The No. inont Chemical Company." the character ol Dbject of which In to manufacture and bp he by-products of wood, and for this purpr ~ have, possess a net enjoy all the r' -•"t privileges by said Act o' 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKE8BMRKe. Special FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets, furnished jy M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. New York, Jan. 9, 1904. High. Low. Clos. ....125% 125% 125% ... 67% 67% 67% ... 89% 89% 89% .. 51% 50% 50% . 79% 79% 79% . 33 33 33 J6 15% ; j 15% 43% 143% 143% 23 22% 22% 39% 39% 39% 108 107% 108 143 142% 142% 122% 121% 122 92% 92% 92% 49 48% 48% 120% 119% 120% 21% 21% 21% 118% 117% 118% ..27 27 27 44% 44% 44% . 19% 19% 19* • 3fi% 36% 36M . 12% 12% 1291 • 78% 78% 78* . 37% 37 V .. 88 87 Vf .31 29 •• 51% 60% •• 97% 96% .., 25% 25 .. 18% 18% rftiii,-. ,1 ... in U. 8. Steel, pf. .. 57 56% T inware Sale! Oiru/y's Msr PRICES Sugar Professor Beaten by Student*. Huntington. W. Vo., Jan. 9.—Professor Runyan of this city, who teaches' in Camp Creek, two miles east of tbia city, has been assaulted by students and beaten Into insensibility. He whiplDed a pupil. Professor Banyan's condition UpC!^'."|jDal^Dr.n LDn[| I Japan Striving For Peaoe. Colon. Jan. 9,-The remainder of t J J? marines from the United State, cruiser i aUthorize8 th« Dixie have been landed here and sen. m11t is st J S *7'?/ *K*»n« tained. All the warships now patrol-' ling the coast are expected to assemble in the harbor of Colon early next week. Atchison  Atchison, pf. Brook. Trac. B. ft O  Ches. ft Ohio C. ft G. West St. Paul .... Rock Island K. ft T., pf. .. L. ft N  Man. El  Mot. Trac. .. iy o; lado I This Week Best Patent Flour .15.00 Best Family Flour ......... 4.50 Chop and Meal. 1.20 • 'orn and Cr. Corn 1.20 Bran and Midds 1.20 Hay, long and cut 86 Bale Straw .60 —-AT Green Bay Alderman Arrested. Green Bay, Witt.. Jan. #.-Aldennen ' Albert L. Gray, pwMciit of tbe city council: George 8. Schwartz and Edward B. Morgan have been arrested and arraigned before Judge 8. D. Hastings on indictments/ returned by the grand Jury. All thnee aldermen were released on $1,000 bail. Bribery in connection with city ordinances ia charged In each case. « MAGNET SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. Mo. Pacific 80. Pacific and the i i. Gr. Sogar $1.00 i. A. Sugar 1.00 Br. Sugar 1.00 .14 .16 .14 .11 .09 N. Y. Central O. ft W  Pen ua. Pacific Mall . Reading  So. Railway . Tenn. C. ft I. Rubbor  Union Pacific Wabash, pf. West. Union will bo je joint i mry Sist. lived by thi Whsat Price# Advance In London. London, Jan. 9.—Wheat advanced a further shilling per quarter in some of the provincial markets on the prospect of war. About 116,000 tons of coal were shipped from Cardiff, Wales, during the past week, 46,000 to Japan, 40.- 000 to Port Arthur and 30,000 to Hopgkong.Cheese...., .. Large Wash Boilers, made of best IS. C. tin; the 65c grade this week Dr rei le auC ok Cheese.. inned Hams. Electric bell outfits at KRISE'S. Paper Coi Detroit, Mich., igan, Wisconsin factoring com pi selling agency u Pure Lard  Lace curtklns at Williams ft Co.'s. 39c / We Make Leather Overshoes for Fel pples, per bn $ .70 otatpea, per bu 80 Dion*, per peck K ,30 eat Butter, Del. Co .26 C. F. I  Copper 5. Gas D T&y/hlQeitlp/. 'Car & Foundry V " Stool .. 88 30 50% 97 25% 18% 1 At / that outwear rubbers, and they don't cost much, either. Leather legging for mine workers, 75c pair. Shoes for cripplea a specialty. Repairing neatly and promptly done, at J. Enibleton's, 60 S. Main street, , V:\ ital of »1,C of the new Only two to a customer. Jan. Concession. 9. — China has :ession to con- Uive. in.« „ - jgjgjp