Pittston Gazette

              WE*. Forecast Until. For taton and Eattern P»nn Partly cloudy tonlg v in. ALL THE . j v.lUU«, -0"»l .1 the northwest portion; colder; Sunday, | fair and colder; fresh northwest winds. a.f 8 PAGES. 54th YEAR. EST. bt HI 1 e's Store l THE CHEAPEST FLOODS ARE STILL RAGING Tor mmme Is mi water cannot be 1 poses because ot piiold fever gem alyzed. The Erii under water, and Many factories al town are submeri Dnea, as the ri for domestic i t discovery of i the samples Uroad is two I I i c n ate / Cyclone Cuts 8wathThrough ps3% Alabama Town. $ •1; Two Costly Fires This Morning. rains are runnli 1 south end of 1 o\i OUR GREAT MID-WINTER SALE Much Damage Throughout unusual Interest to the people Cind viotnity. This sale will eclipse jus ones held bp us. in the sterling offered. The pnee cutting knife has •n used unsparingly, r« the following burins will show. We must have room for »Dring goods. Men's heavy working shirts, great I value for 39c each. lilt Of 1 and the : Mr. ; oi by of the Gorman the Middle West. Western New York Flooded. Buffalo, Jan. 23. TVlth the temperature a good many degrees above the freezing point and a continuous fall of rain for nearly twenty-four hours, the Immense quantity of snow throughout western New York has been rapidly turned into water, sending all the streams swirling out of bounds and flooding large areas. Railroad traffic is badly crippled. In northern New York and places in Canada, where the temperature was lower, the rain turned into sleet and snow, prostrating the telegraph and telephone lines and demoralizing railroad traffic. Trains on the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific are reported from twelve to twentyfour hours late. The railroad tracks between Dunkirk and Jamestown are under five feet of Water In many places. Douglas erort has D flooded the First ward of driving fifty families from thf-P .C&. D CP —  Jfreat Los* by Flood. -in, O., Jan. 23.—Greut loss has ,d caused here by heavy rains. Two mama 4 are all tired out, feel weak, sleep does not rest, the digestion and appetite are poor there is no remedy bo effective as REPORTS FROM PITTSBURG MORE THAN 100 INJURED. ! president be re- CHICAGO'S L088 quested, If not in tali judgment Incompatible with the public Interest, to inform the senate: "First.—1The date When and the circumstances under Which the United States used for tlie first time and each succeeding time a military force in the Internal affairs of New Grenada or Colombia under the treaty of 1646; whether such use of military force was on the initiative of the United States or by the request of Nepv Grenada or Colombia or in consequence of any offl cial representation of either and nisi to transmit to the senate copies of thi letters or notes in the department o: state and of the orders by the navy de partment relating to Buch use of mill tary ' "Resolved, Ladles' all wool black ribbed hose, regular value 26c; special price during the sale, 10c a pair. Men's all wool mitts, always sold for 50c; going during the sale for 15c a pair. The Situation Leaa Alarming Today. The Pittsburg Glass Co.'* Building Was A Report From Sharon Saya Two Peopi* of Moundaville Blown From Their Beds In the Dead of Night. Household Goods Scattered a Distance of Ten Milea. Destroyed—All of the Factories in Stegmaier's Malt Extract Bridges Have Been Washed Away a Michigan Town Swept by the Children's all wool scarlet shirts and drawers, reduced to 19c a garment. Boys' all wool sweaters, all sices and all colors, for 396 each. and Four Persons Drowned. Tuscaloosa, Ala., Jan. 23.—The cyclone that swept over this section proves to have been the most disastrous ever known 4n this part of the state. Flames. Sunbury, Pa., Jan. 23.—Traffic on the Pennsylvania railroad last night was prevented on account of the flooding of the Susquehanna river. The Ice Is 18 inches thick and water flvo feat deep is running over it. The water is rapidly rising. It Is still raining. The Reading and Pennsylvania railroad bridges are loaded with trains to keep them from being swept away when the Ice breaks. Chicago, Jan. 23.—The three-story building of the Pittsburg Glass Co., In this city, was destroyed by Are this morning, causing a loss of $500,0U0. The Bucklin building, adjoining, was damaged to the extent of $150,000. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Jan. 23.— Every factory in the town of Bay Mills, 12 miles from here, was destroyed by fire this morning. The fire started in Miunson's factory and spread rapidly to the others. The burned plants were valued at $300,000. All of the people of the town, 1,200 in number, were dependent on the burned factories. It is a nerve food and a tonic that nourishes and strengthens and builds up \ the entire system. ' Try it and watch the good results obtained. Ladies' extra heavy flannelette night gowps, regular value 75c; during this sale, 50c each. The most serious reports come from Moundville, Ala., a town of 300 inhabitants fifteen miles south hof this city, where thirty-seven persons latere killed and more than 100 injured, fend every business house In the town, tylth the exception of a small drug store, was completely destroyed. The cyclone struck the town fro in the southwest. Its path was a quarter of a mile wide right through the town. The following is a list of the white persons who wore killed: E. P. Seymour of Nashville, Tenn., who had just accepted his position as operator at the railroad station; A. H. Warren of Birmingham, employed by the Alabama Grocery company; J. H. Redmond of Nashville, superinteifcent of the pumping station; Robert Powers of Tuscaloosa and Miss Nettle Farley. Children's winter bonnets, nicely lined with silk, regular value $1.00; special price during the sale, 25c each. Extra large size bed comfortables, regular value $1.50; going during the sale for 98c each. , force. 'Second.—Also to lpfonn the senatt 'lier or not the XJpited States hai isked by New Grenada or Colom jr uny official representative of el •.to execute by ajrmed force eltliei guarantee of the D neutrality of thC nils or of the sovereignty of New nada or Colombia over the sanu i If the United States has been sc ked then the date and circumstances «%af and .o send toj the senate copies the letiers or noteailu each case con"ng the application and what was ne thereunder by tte United States. Third.—And also ti inform the senin which, If any, of the disturbces on the Isthmus of Panama, re* to by the prefident in Ills last nual message, the United States emfed a military force solely on Its n Initiative and uninvited by the ■rnment owning the isthmus and to Inform the senate of the ciru stances in each case which requlrmch use of military force and transcopies of the orders Issued by the /y department for such purpose. 'Fourth.—And also (that he will tarn the senate of She dates when ihe circmnstanceJunder which the ited States has employed military •e in the internal affairs of New nada or Colombia on actonnt of any whi been bin til' the isth. Grem an' of th' vey dC Pittsburg, Jan. 23—At 10 o'clock this morning t&e gauges in the  show ?9 feet and the water rising" the rate of two feet an hour, weather bureau has received repu-t.8 from all points above here on both rivers, and give assurance that tho flood will not exceed 30 feet today. Both rivers are falling at the headwaters. The Mionongahela river has disgorged almost all its ice. The water in the Allegheny will continue at flood height tai a day or two more. The fall In the Monongahela will counteract the rise lii the Allegheny. Fears of unusual heavy losses from the floor! are somewhat allayed by the above assurances given by forecaster Ridge; It is estimated that half a million dollars' worth of damage has been done in the harbors in and near Pittsburg. More than 4,000 men employed In mills and factories fronting on the river ara in idleness on account Of high water Ladies' all wool black and colored fascinators, special sale price, 25c each. Stegmaier Brewing Co .Crfrge steamers broke from their1 moorings and now lie at the mouth of the Hvor in a dangerous position. The Nickel Plate railroad bridge has been washed away, aud all traffic on the road is blocked for the time being. The shipyards of the American Shipbuilding company are under water. Many small vessels have been wreckcd. Ladies' and Children's all wool black mittens, regular value 25c; reduced to 10c a pair during the sale. 25 dozen children's Angora Tam 0'8hanters, very special price during the sale, 25c each. Bottling Department. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 W1LKE5BARRE, PA. PEOPLE'SSTORE, Qreat Damage In Bradford. ft/I I 15 South Main St., Pittston. Bradford, Pu., Jan. 23— The worst flood In Bradford's history is raging. The east and west branches of Tuna rreek oversowed their bunks and transformed the ndjacent streets into rair inn "rivers. An Immense ice gorpp In the wi st branch. Just outside the city limits, broke loose and formed again farther down the stream, diverting the entire mass of wator from the usual channel and sending It serosa tile city toward the east. Inundating a wide area. The water cuteved houses to a considerable depth. In East Bradford the flats are covered, and great damage is being done there. Twenty-three negroes were also Wiled. The names of the negroes have not yet been procured. ate aiwferredan^ plo ov^ go\ also cv ec m m By the force of the storm persons were blown hundreds of feet from their beds in the blackness of the night. Through terror a fa ther, mother and three children fled from their home to seek refuge and in their excitement left a flve-year-old boy in bed. He was pulled from beneath some timber, and thus far it is impossible to find any other members of the family. Bread is The Staff of Life S" 14 WEST iS»» ST. Nai»Yorh.Au«ustZ3rfl8W f Dr.Richtera DNCHOR IN EXPELLER asa local Ik lication for Rheumatism 1Q t.Sprains.erc. is «xc«llD /Cf 0" The better the flour, the better the bread; the better the bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. flooding the plants. Philadelphia, Jan. 23.—The Schuylkill river Is very high and the mills .along its banks hero are In danger. New Castle, Pa., Jan. 23.—A report, has just been received here that two bridges at Sharon have been carried away by high water and that four persons were drowned. at all drutKlsts or A Co., 811 P Mil 81, 1 Terrific Power of the Storm. fo an Ul fore Grt_ _— revolt or rebellion or peace therein." Bedding, carpets and wearing apparel are scattered a distance of ten miles throughout what was a forest, but which is now as clear as If it had been cut by the woodman's ax. Many Ohio Towns Suffer. Evans* Success, per bbl.... ....$5.00 Butterfly Flour, per bbl 6.00 Surprise Flour, per bbl 5.00 Seal Flour, per bbl 6.00 F$ed, per cwt 1.20 Oats, per bushel ... 50 Potatoes, per bushel 85 Columbus, O., Jit It. 23.—Special telegrams show a serious flood situation at many points. In Delaware the Olentangy river is at the highest point in six years. The city is flooded for several squares. The water lias reached the second story of many homtw - Kl-emont reports the flood situation there at its worst. Five hundred families are homeless. Great property loss has been entailed, while at Tiffin the Sandusky river is higher than at any time since 1883. The residents of Meehanicsburg, just south of Tiffin, are being taken from their homes in boats. Freight cars were torn to splinters, the trucks under them being hurled hundreds of feet from the traok. iturbance of the What a Dollar Will Buy SCHOONER will All two baskets, at our store. You know little leakages in the kitchen runs away with a good deal of money. It is the little leakaxes which make the bis river of large expenditures. You don't know how many leaks you may cut off by buying your Pittsburg, Jan. 23.—The Monongahe la has brokeu loose. Huge masses ol Ice, less broken than that which came rushing down the sister stream, are choking the harbor. Both rivers are steadily rising, the Allegheny already three feet higher than her consort stream, and as a consequence- a dangerous ice gorge is now forming between the Wabash and Sinitlifleld street bridges, just above the confluence of the two rivers. IHORE. The depot, the hotel, warehouses, gins and thirty homes, together  theli1 contents, were cQU*pWCely destroy ed. Where they stood It" is impossible to And even the pillars on which these I structures rested. High Seas and Denae jfca the Work of Ufmver*. West Hampton,. Lu I, Jan. 23.—The schooner Augustus Hand, loaded with Ice, from Portland, Me., went ashore off Quogue this morning. The sea Is so heavy and the fog so thick that llfftsavers have been unable to launch a boat to go to the rescue. It Is believed several of the crew were drowned. Cries for help can be heard from the schooner through the fog. Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy, lb.. 25 Butter, fancy creamery .26 Cheese, per lb 14 8klnned Ham, per lb 11 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack 75 Cold Snaps, 3 lb package 12 Aunt Jemipia, 3 packages for 25 Dr. Alexander's Lung Healer is sold under a positive guarantee that it will cure ooughs, oolds, s6re throat, croup, and bronchitis. It is the best remedy money can buy for ooughs and colds and is especially recommended for the prevention of pneumonia and consumption. Sold every where for 25c a bottle. GROCERIES at the right place. You will at least have the natlsfaution of knowing that you are not paring a penny more than you ought to pay when you buy of an. Bales of cotton stored in warehouses were blown to atoms, the fragments of lint, together with the debity, lodging in trees, making it appear as if that section had been visited by a snowstorm. Heavy Iron safes were carried away by the storm and the doors torn from their hinges. BRENNAN and ROBERTS From all points the streams are still rising. The worst is to come, and the flood will not have reached its height until late today. «« N. MAIN. Next to Ksgle Hotel Nabob, per package, Maple Sugar, 2 lb for  Maple Syrup, 1 qt can  Maple Syrupt Z2 gallon can  Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can  Fancy Table Syrup, 2/z lb can.. Cleveland's Loss Half a Million. Cleveland, O., Jan. 23.—The flood situation in Cleveland and vicinity is brighter because of a fall in the temperature, which will lessen the'probability of a dangerous gorge about ten miles up the Cuyahoga river breaking and letting loose a great mass of water held in check by it. The CuyfeUoga river is flowing about fifteen miles an hour and is slightly lower. The e'ntire loss in Cleveland Is estimated at $500,000. The local harbor master is of the opinion that insecure moorings is the cause of several large boats breaking from their A young clerk employed by W. P. Phifer, hearing the terrible roaring of the approaching cyclone, let himself down into a well in the center of the store. He no sooner had found his place of safety when the store was completely demolished. He has been drawn out uninjured. Japanese War Preparation. .48 .85 .10 Business men, mill owners, residents and rivermen are included in the list of sufferers. Until the waters subsito It Is likely the damage will continue, for there Is Ice enough in both rivers at this time to keep both the Allegheny and Monongahela well filled until Sunday morning and perhaps later. Already a ,barge containing 40,000 bushels of coaf has been sunk and the whole fleet, with nearly 275,000 bushels on board, is likely to go down. The ice is ramming it4 with terrific force, and the steamboats and tugs are powerless now to go to the rescue if the fleet is torn from its moorings. Another barge, containing about 25,- 000 bushels of coal, passed lock No. 1 with the Ice shortly after 8 o'clock iast evening and is still somewhere In the harbor Jammed in the ice, but the rivermen are unable to tell where the barge is or to whom she belongs. An Immense loe Gorge. London, Jan. 23.—The Toklo correspondent of the Central News today sends a dispatch to the effect that an official emergency gazette Is being promulgated containing special regulations for harbor, roadbeds and coast navigation. The move is regarded as being significant, as it practically puts the mercantile marine under war regulations.Stop and Look! Honey, per cake For Rheumatism and Gout, take Dr. Alexander's RHEUMATIC SUCCE8S. First bottle relieve* that awful pain. Honey, per glass. Evans Bros. The town of Hull, fou* miles north of Moundville, suffered also from the cyolone. The Bates Lumber company's planing department was completely wrecked, and the negro Ireman was horribly crushed. Pour residences and one church were also demolished. T. A. DURKIN. at our show windows, then come in and examine the many good things we are offering at greatly reduced prices. The choice from one window is $1.00; the other $5.00. These sales are eagerly looked forward to by our many patrons. We cordially invite your inspection 46 South Main Si, Pittston. Smoot to be Investigated. docks. Washington, Jan. 23.—By unanimous vote, the Senate committee on privileges and elections today decided that the charges against Senator Smoot are of such a character as to demand an Investigation. A Complete Line oi Groceries. For WEDDINGS CUWAP« V For FUNERALS FIGHTING IN THE Great Damage In Mississippi. Agency^for Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees. PHILIPPINES. Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 23.—At Jonestown, Miss., a large store was turned completely over, a residence was demolished aud the warehouse of the Jonestown Cotton Oil company was unroofed and tbe contents materially damaged by last night's rain and electric storm. Negro cabins suffered to a great extent. Three cars on the Yatfio and Mississippi Valley tracks were cotnpletely demolished by  — —v Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I-B-CARPENTER. IIITIt ST, UETIR MBs FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. American Lieutenant Killed and Two New Brazil, Pecans, English Walnuts, Taragona Almonds and Soft Shell Almonds. A full line of Xmas Candies. JJew York Stock Markets, furnished by MTS. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. Others Wounded, H. G. 8HUPP, General Clearing Sale at The Magnet A test was made opposite the Monongahela river Consolidated Coal and Coke company's wharfboat at 11 o'clock last night. An Iron rod was shoved down through the ice, aiid the gorge was found to be resting on the bottom of the river. The depth at this point at that hour was about twenty-five feet. Such an occurrence as this has never happened before, or not as long as any of tbe old rivermen present last night eoujd remember. Washington, Jan. 23.—The Department this afternoon received a dispatch from General Wade, at Manila, reporting an engagement between General Woods' troops and Moros, which resulted in the killing of second lieutenant Campbell W. Flake, of the 22d Infantry, and the serious wounding of second lieutenant William E. Roberts, of the same regiment. Private Charles Foy, of Co. A, 22d Infantry, was wounded In the head. No further particulars were given. New York, Jan. 23, 1904. High. ....130 .... 19% .... 51% i. .. 70% .... 51 .... 84% ....120% .... 28% . ..134% ....111 ..145% ....123% .... 41% .... 95% ....121% ... 61% .... 23% ... .122% ....100% Clos. 129% 19% 50% 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKCBBMHIte. Sugar  Am. Loco. .. Copper  Atchison, com. B. R. T  B. & O  Can. Pacific . Erie.  111. Central ... L. &\N  Manhattan . . Met. fet. Ry. M„ K. & T. Mo. Pacific .. |N, Y. Central Norf. & West. Ont. & West. Penna. Gas . FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY U^E. Bishep Dudley Dies Suddenly. Too much stock and too little room, consequently the knife has gone in deep. Many values like these: New York, Jan. 23.—StrickCb with heart disease after attending the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elisabeth W. Aldrich, the Right Rev. I'homas Underwood Dudley, Episcopal bishop of Kentucky, died suddenly yesterday afternoon before a physician could be summoned to the Aldrich home, 200 Madison avenue. The news of his death was telegraphed immediately to his home in' Louisville, where the church bells were tolled for an hour last night In honor of the dead bishop, whose remarkable career as an instructor, soldier and clergyman is known to every Inhabitant of that city. 69% 50% 84% Bartel's, Pabst and Schllts Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. C7)ruzy's f PRICES. 28% 134 All Delivered at Your Residence. Heavy L C. Wash Boilers, No. 8, they are sold at some plaoes as high as 69o, and at others as low as 50o, oar sale price 39c Children's heavy fleece lined hose, worth regular 25c; these go at 10c Men's Fancy Shirts, slightly soiled, assorted lot, worth 60c, 75o and $1.00; your choice for 26c Ladies' fine Corsets, nicelv trimmed, assorted lot, some worth $1, some 76o and dome 60c, all nice and clean, jour choioe 43o Men's heavy fleece lined glover and Mitts, reduced to " One lot children's mitts, alwt sold for 10c, you get them for 1 lot Comfortables, sold usu ly at $1.36; sometimes at t these reduoed to  Children's Coats and Fur Se it one-third off regular prioe. Men's heavy fleece lined Hi 60c value, red. to Hieggings from... ''it values, prioes South, Race and Water streets ara under water. Many families were taken from their homes in jboats, while others have moved their household goMs to the second floor. The Bessemer railroad shops and the Hodge Manufacturing plant, both built above the high water, mark, have bocn abandoned. These plants are under tWc feet of water, and much machinery has been ruined. The entire Bessemer yards are flooded, and the main line Is being used as a storage for locomotives and coaches removed from the flooded ■hops. T. A. DURKIN. Ireland May be Made Cardinal 45 8. Main St Both 'phones. Best Patent Flour .. .16.00 Best Family Flour 4.60 Chop and Meal 1.20 Corn and Cr. Corn 1.20 Bran and Midds 1.20 Hay, long and out 86 Bale Straw 60 Rome, Jan. 23.—St. John Gaffney, representing the interests of Archbishop Ireland, has handed the Pope a memorandum urging the conferring of the red hat on Ireland. The Pope sent it to Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state, writing on the margin, "Ask the opinion of Archbishop Falconia and Cardinal Gibbons. Instruct them to send views of American archbishops." LEGAL NOTICES. Reading 47% Rock Island 26% So. Pacific 52 So. Ry., com 22% Tenn. c! & 1. Texas Pacific ..,. 27% Union Pacific .... 81 % U. S.' Rubber 60 |U. S. Leather .... 7% U. S. Steel 12% U. S. Steel, pf. .. 59% Wabash 40% •j • • NOTICE IS ] D' plication w and ni« associa sylvania on tht « o'clock a. m., of Assembly er ; t ho incorporate corporation®.' Hinuilements tl tended eorport 5BY G] made I o the C day of r the pi L "An [YEN THAT APDy H. Kesaler, Jr.. lovernor of Pennine I iruary, not, at ■ovislons of an Act Act to provide for Defaulter For $170,000. Cleveland, O., Jan. 2a—Owing to the defalcation of Its cashier. Georjte A. Rose, in the sum of $170,000 the Produce Exchange Banking company, on Brondvray and Central avenue, has closed its doors. The defalcation Is more than the paid in capital and surplus combined. The original capital was $200,000, but only $00 per share was paid in. Tbo depositors will be protected fully. For many years,Rose has been speculating in Chicago train. He covered his speculations by manipulating the bank's loan accounts. He voluntarily confessed and will be taken Into custody.Or. Sugar.. f, . .$1.00 A. Sugar l.f~ Br. Sugar 1.1 jmrnammmam .10c f* ..5c -*1- 1.00; 89o d'e'r- '.'I ,85c 25c es 25c BMP At Osgood, two ml!«a north of here, there is six feet of water on the Bessemer tracks. Passenger trains «re using the Kremis-Osgood cutoff, special trains being run from here to Kremis to conncct. A county bridge seventyfive feet long at Hadley, east of here, has gone out with the piers. The water in the Beaver river at Beaver Falls has reached the highest point known and is rising at the rate of six Inches an hour. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad at the north end of the town is submerged under two feet of water, completely stopping the traffic by extinguishing the fires in the locomotives. The track is covered with blocks of ice, which a large gang of men is endeavoring to clear. The Bechtel Case Nearlng the End. 14 Cheese 16 "• 3 Allentown, Pa., Jan. 23.—The case of Mrs. Bechtel is expected to go to he {Jury this afternoon. The sensation promised by the defense was not sprung this morning. The defense called Coroner Scholrer. He described Mabel's dress and said the body was cut in fire places and had many bruises when found. The defense then closed and tho prosecution began to sum up. 10 New carpets. Williams & Co. :R8' MEETINi Itching, Burning 8kin Diseases relieved in a day. Eczema, salt rheum, barber's itch and all eruptions of the skin quickly relieved and speedily cured by Dr. Agnew's Ointment. It will give instant comfort in cases of itchink bleeding or blind plies, and will cure in from three to six bights. 35c. Sold by J. H. Hpuck.—38 New wall parer, at Williams & Co.'s. STOCKH The annual n the Pittoton 8b of the coinpnnj for the election year and for properly come l*t7 : of the stockholders C will be held at the oflk 'clooka. m., Jan. Mm mtors for the ensuin ither business as ma the meeting. H. ORCHARD. Seo'y. perbu.... | .70 s, per ba 85 per peck 20 Co 25 o 88 Elected Delegates to Paris. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 23.— United Mine Workers' convention elected President John Mitchell William Dodd, of district No. 6, ( gates to the international conven oat in i  ' Mmeilng C I... . t .1. i. l I . .. . \ T under water, a; .. B9 BiiilMywm' ■ ( .