Pittston Gazette

              INDICATIONS. / Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. / Rain in tbe southern and snow In the northern portion tonight; warmer; THE HOME PAPBIL For the Peopl* of Pltteton and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. Friday, rain and warmer; fresh east to southeast winds, becoming brisk. V 54th YEAR. j82 08TABUSHBD 18B0. * BY l'UKO. HART 1882. ■ • * ! A MONTH. 8 PAGES. H PORT ARTHUR BOMBARDED LOCAL DO rw I :'s Store —— Title to Land Worth Half a cidentally Found. New York, March lO.-Whlli lng the frame of an old portral mother Mrs. Sophie Matters Forty-fourth street, Brooklyn, behind the canvas a deed to lan pled by the present town of ( ton, Mo., which, lawyers assui entitles her to the ownership ol erty worth over $500,000. The deed, signed by President roe Feb. 4, 1819, and granting to Jan»v. Darden. a veteran of the war of 1812, the Missouri land, is in a perfect state of preservation. It had been hidden behind the old canvas for more than seventy-five years, was almost lost in | the Galveston flood of 1901 and at [length arrived in the possession of Mrs. Mattern through the Kev. Dr. Thorpeh, an old time friend of the family, upon his death. It was not until last week that Mrs. Mattern decided to have the old painting reframed and discovered the valuable paper. She thought thte document was worthless, but out of curiosity submitted it to Mngistrate Pool of Manhattan and several other lawyers. An Investigation revealed the fact that the deed is on record in the government office at Washington atKl that the Mattern claim to the land is legal and can tDe sustained. County Treasurer Thomas A. Orr of Carroll county. Mo., reported to the lawyers that the. land coverted by the old deed is now occupied as Bart of the business and residential portion of the towns of Carrollton and Hate and has grown to be very valuable. Mrs. Mattern will institute proceedings for the possession of the land. Town Talk and Ev the C m /■ , -will it this YOU Dviision 13, A. O. evening. This is the regular meeting night of common council. The Modern Woodmen of America will meet this evening. A son was born a few days ago to Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Jennings. The Fittston-Duryea lino of the Trac. tlon system Is still out of service. The D. & H. Co. is laying plans for the erection of new stations at Avoca and Oreen Ridge. The Witherspoon Mission Band will meet at the home of Miss Nina Robinsoil, on Swallow street, Friday evening.I ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST Another Attack by the Japanese.Special Report on Postal Scandal Accuses Members AD* jtrong during this cold tpell ? If not take a wine iful of Table WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN. ITS AUTHOR DENOUNCED. li ;r's Linens Such a Conviction Prevails in Russian Investigation of Postoffice Department by Congress Now 8eems Likely—Enraged by Imputations of Wrongdoing, Members Use Violent Language. Government Circle#—United States These linens have advanced ten per cent, since we bought, them. Some that were bought for the January Sale were delayed until now; but they're better bargain? Officers Ordered to Accompany Rus- E i I before each meal and upon r tiring and keep your physical condition up to the proper defensive standard. It will aid digestion, enrich your blood, steady your nerves, sharpen your appetite. By doing this it WILL make poor health GOOD and good health BETTER. Price $1.50 per doz. Mrs. Jay King, of North Main street, t v tD__t A-th,!. has received information that her son, coXondfnTS ffiStStg M A. King is ii. of blood poisonbut owing to a heavy storm, were eon,- {£*D*£ at that pelled to desist. - » oVffet London, March 10,—A Port Arthur c ' , . ,, " " ' . .. , ' nrD j* a" (jrilllvan has been elected to dispatch states that the Japanese im" \e* r ~ * , , . . . .. . . . the Niagara Engine Co. at which prepared last night to boa °  the city, reappeared shortly after * J"™» ■ convention, night this morning and opened fc-6,1wlU bf hd ** , williftm The bombardment continued inter- - This morningat 10 o clock, Will .am mittently until 8 o'clock, when the *D*•». aged about 20 years son of sauadron withdrew Mr- aml MrB Jame8 Powe11' of Avoca' Washington, March 10,-Russia hav- of heart trouble He had been in ing formally granted permission for ill health for a long time. ... four United States army officers to ac- Commissioner Nell la report of t i company her land forces in the war sliding scateallows the m ners 7 per with Japan, Lieutenant General Chaf- . for February. Coal * tMw*tw fee today assigned to this duty the fol- luring the month sold for• $4.87 an inlowing officers, who are in the PhiUp- crea8e of two ceBts over the price the pines: Major W. W. Qibson, Captains previous month. W. V. Jackson, George G. Gatley and Wyoming Lodge, No. 189 Brother- Carl Reichmann.. hooCJ of Rallroad Jra,n1Ifen; 18 '"R Berlin, March lo'-The Tageblatt Breat preparations? for its dance, to be today asserts that the conviction pre- held iu Keystone bail on the evening vails in government circles in Russia of et- Patricks Day. The Elite ore that war with England will be the in- tra has b®en engaged. evitable outcome of the war with Although a number of extra copies Japan. Active preparations, says the of last night s Gazette were printed to paper, are proceeding on an elaborate supply the demand, they were al gone scale, including measures for the de- by nine o'clock this morning. A larger fense of the Baltic coast. The minister Quantity of todays issue are printed of marine is reported to have ordered and may be had upon application the inhabitants of the island of Kotlin, , The next game of basket ball in in the Gulf of Finland, to leave their Kirby8 hall will be played Monday homes, the government requiring the. evening, when the Eagles will line up entire island for . fortification pur- f°r the second time this season with posee the ex-Y. M. C. A. team. When these Tokio, March 10.—Admiral Kami- teams last met. the Eagles won after mura has sent the following report of t*° tie halves had been played, the Japanese attack 'on Vladivostok John H. Mullin, Thomas J. Murphy on Sunday last: "The attack on Vladi- Thomas H. Hopkins have byen vostok on March 6 began at 1.50 p. m. elected to represent the Fifth Leglslaand lasted for 40 minutes. I believe tive district at the Democratic State (he bombardment was effective and de- convention, and the district committee moralized the. enemy, as the Russian has endorsed Major Jg|m Fljyinery forts did not reply. The Japanese cruis- as a candidate for national delegate, ers subsequently reconnoitered at sev- Mr■ and Mrs. Thomas W. Evans, of eral adjacent places along the coast, Scranton, formerly of Coxton, have isbut did not find trace of the enemy." sued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Margaret, and John Henry Savage, which will take place at the family home on Strattford avenue, Scranton, Thursday evening, March 24, at, 8 o'clock. The advance sale for Jefferson De Angelis, in "The Toreador," at the present time indicates that he will be greeted at the Broad on Friday evening by one of the largest houses of the season. Seats are being marked off rapidly, and those who expect to attend should not delay in securing their tickets. sian Land Troops. Washington, March 10. — Chairman Overstreet's committee programme suffered Ignominious defeat in the house. A. flood of indignation swept resistlessly over all his carefully perfected plans to table the Hay resolution. and prevent its further consideration! That an Investigation of the postofflce department by congress will be ordered is now certain unless there should be an incredible change In the temper of the house. c. now than ever. 'orth Noticing MED HATS 56 Inch Cream Damask. 28c value for 23o «o Inch Cream Damask, »5c value for 3IC 60 inch Cream Damask, 45e value for „|9« 70 Inch Cream Damask. 60o value for 42D«o inch Cream Damask, (Wo value for 55CD 56 inch Damask, red border, 8»c value for. .33" 60 inch Damask, red border. 45c value for. ,39c 56 inch Bleached Damask, :i9o value for 33c 60 inch Bleached Damask, 50c value for 42" 62 inoh Bleached Damask, 60c value for 50o 68 inch Bleached Damask, 85c value for. 72Ko 72 inch Bleached Damask, tl.oo value for. ,90o CLOSING THEM OUT AT.... $1.98 75c 48e THE ELITE MILLINERY, MRS. W». WELCH, Prop. 83 8outh Main, Near Market 8t. Members on both sides of the chamber bitterly denounced the Payne report, claiming that it was not only inaccurate and misleading, but that it purposely suppressed Information which If made public would justify the recommendations for which they had been so severely criticised.  feeling was intense and denunciation of its author, 1vho is believed to be Mr. Hrlstow, unrestrained. A member appropriately likened the chamber to a powdei;. magazine Into which It was momentarily feared a firebrand would be thrown. This apprehension was partially realized When Representative William Alden Smith (Mich.) declared that he knew that facts had been suppressed which would be elicited through an investigation by congress. This unexpected Republican support for the Democratic proposition brought a round of applause from the minority, In which a considerable number of the majority Joined. Stegmaier Brewing Co Bottling Department 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 PEOPLE'SSTORE, For Member of the Legislature, WILKES BARRE, PA. 15 South Main St., tittston. "Do It Today." 2nd LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, The time-worn injunction, "Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can do todaj*" Is now generally presented in this form, "Do it today!" That is the terse advice we want to give you about that hacking cough or demoralising cold with which you have been struggling for sgveral days, perhaps weeks. Take some reliable remedy for It today—and let that remedy be Dr. Boschoe's German Syrup, which has been In use for over 35 years. A few doses of It will undoubtedly relieve your cough or cold, and it continued use for a few days will cure you completely. No matter how deep-seated your cough, even If dread consumption has attacked your lungs, German Syrup will affect a cure—as It has do$e in thousands of apparently hopeless cases of lung trouble. New trial bottles, 25c; regular size, 75c. At all djjigglsts. No matter how long you have had the cough, if It hasn't already developed Into consumption, Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup will cure it. Bread is The Staff of Life GEORGE H. ROSS Brennan and OF LUZERNE. Subject to the decision of the Republican District Convention, to be held March 21st, 1904. Roberts' PRICE LIST— The better the flour, the better the bread; the better the bread, tn stronger the staff. The brands "we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. $5 75 The committee on postofflces and post roads kept the report in the committee rooms for more than two months Without eVef lettlhg a member who was named know of any of the charges against him. Representative Overstreet caused this anger to materialize when he took the floor and advocated postponing any action on the Hay resolution which brought out the report until next Monday / War on Mr. Bristow was waged In tee house all day. Sometimes his full name was called out In harsh language. At other times he was referred to as "that man." T. A. DURKIN. Best patent flour Best dairy butter 25c Full cream cheese ..,. .. 14c 1 00 Evan*' Success, per bbl, $5.75 21 lbs Sugar  Finnan Haddie per lb  10c Butterfly Flour, per bbl 5.75 8urpri«e Flour, per bbl 5.75 8eal Flour, per bbl 5.75 Feed 1.30 Oat* 57 Potatoes ■frWftTOCt 1.00 Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, fancy creamery 25 Cheese, per lb 14 Skinned Ham, per lb. 12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack...* .75 Cold 8naps, 3 lb package .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for..., .25 Nabob, per package, « .10 Maple 8ugar, 2 lb for .25 Maple 8yrup, 1 qt can .25 Maple Syrup, /z gallon can  Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can  Fancy Table 8yrup, 2/2 lb can. C Honey, per cake....  Honey, per glass  A Complete Line of Groceries. Bloaters per dozen  Ciscoes per lb  3 can choice Tomatoes  26c 5c Agency for Chase ft Sanborn's Teas and Coffees. 25c cans ohoice Peas  25c For a limited time, fine California Port and Sherry Wine for 20c per bottle, worth 50c. Peanut Batter  10c 10c 10c Bacon per lb  California Hams per lb  "The man who is responsible for putting that report before the public in this form is a coward!" was the keynote of an impassioned speech by Representative Butler of Pennsylvania. Skinned Hams per lb  13c JAPANESE VICTORIES. New carpets. Williams & Co, FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. A Clash Near Haiju, Korea—Fungwangchang Captured. Boston Doctor Under Grave Charges. Boston, March 10. — Dr. George S. Hatch, a practicing physician, has been arrested charged with complicity In counterfeiting operations. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hale and held In $5,000 ball, which was furnished. It Is alleged that Dr. Hatch was connected with the Wilson and Wlggin band of counterfeiters. The specific charge against Dr. Hatch la passing a counterfeit five dollar note on the Waltham National bank on Sept. 19, 1903. FOR FAMILY USE. Weihalwet, March 10.—It is reported on good authority that a collision between Japanese and Russian troops has occurred near Haiju, Korea, fiftyfour miles northwest of Chemulpo, which resulted in the defeat of the Russians. Called a Liar and 8ooundral. Qartel's, Pabst and Schlltz Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. .48 .85 .10 .16 "The man responsible for this thing Is a liar and a scoundrel. I don't know who he is, but I am on his trail. In saying this I withdraw the protection afforded me as a member of the house of representatives," were the words of Representative Hill of Connecticut, who was; perhaps, the most excited speaker of the day. All Delivered at Yonr Residence. OUR ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE! T. A. DURKIN. It is also reported that the Japanese advanced from the Yalu river, captured Fungwungehang and drove out the Russians in the vicinity to the Takullng eastern pass and are in force seventy miles east of Newchwang. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Evans Bros. On Friday evening, April 1, a concert will be held in Kirby's hall for the benefit of the Fresh Air Fund. Mrs. Kate Lilly Speck, of Binghamton, will have charge and will bring three talented children from that city, who will be heard in pantomimes, costume songs and recitations, A chorus of local children will be drilled. This morning the funeral of the late Mrs. Patrick Lyons occurred from the home of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Carey, in Browntown. The remains were taken to St. John's church, where a high mass of requiem was sung at 9.30 by Rev. Father O'Malley, after which interment was made in Market street cemetery. Division 5, Daughters of Erin, of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body. The pall bearers were: James McDonald, John McNulty, Thomas Doyle and Joseph Mullln. Such sentiments, differing only in degree of violence, were expressed by many members, who begged for an opportunity to "explain" at the earliest possible moment. Senator Tillman Very 111. Campbell, Rozelle & 46 Main St., Pittston. •• m ==t For WEDDINGS C|AWAPt I For FUNEBALS rill WW* 4 The Russians, with 35,000 men, are intrenched strongly at Liaoyang and Ilalcheng, where fighting is imminent. Some small engagements already have been fought, the Russians retiring, with Washington, March 10.—Senator Tillman of South Carolina is very 111 with a serious throat trouble. His friends are much concerned, as it is impossible for him to swallow, and a little liquid nourishment is all that he can take. An examination made of the senator's throat disclosed the fact that an abscess had formed on the left tonsil. is still in force and will continue until further ■ notice. Our entire stock is offered at greatly reduced pjices. "I will resign my seat tomorrow,'' said General Grosvenor, "if there is anything irregular or improper in what I did.' I condemn the man that sent that into this house. Can any self respecting congressman ever enter the office of the man who will produce such a document as that?" Webste Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason* able price. (new phone) J.MMPENTEII. unit it. eietu bom losses. Now is the time to buy the wedding gifts you anticipate giving in the near future. The Japanese are using the same tactics and advancing along the same route they followed during the Chinese war. PRICE USTx Patent Flour  25 lb. Buckwheat Flour Corn and Meal  Bran and Middlings .. .. .$5.75 ... .75 ... 1.30 ... 1.30 Former Servian Officer an Embezzler. Belgrade, Servia, March 10.—Dr. Petronijevics, who was head of the cabinet of the late King Alexander, has been convicted of the embezzlement of $11,600 from the estate of a natural son of Prince Mlchallos Obrenovlch and sentenced to two years' ImprisonmentFIGHTING IN MANCHURIA. This report. General Grosvenor added, would be printed abroad, and it would be said that in the American congress there were 191 rascals. The Bristow report had traveled Us course until it had Struck the public of the United States as a great attack on a body of men "as free from wrongdoing, corruption, crime and irregularity as any equal number of men on the face of the earth." H. G.8HUPP, Japaneae Capture Town After Crossing the Y«lu. 21 lbs. Sugar  1.00 Newchwang, March 10.—There are strong native reports of fighting in Manchuria about forty miles northeast of Dalny. Chinese coming In here say that a Japanese army has seized Taheishan, sometimes called Tashan, under cover of a bombardment in Tallenwan bay. The soldiers, it is said, were landed from the Elliot islands and routed a small body of Russian infantry, which fell back northeast toward Siuyen.3 can* Tomatoes . .25 3 cans Peas ,* '.25 3 cans Wax Beans 25 3 cans Pumpkin .25 4 dozen 8weet Pickles 25 Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 lbs 25 3 cans Up-to-Date Milk 25 Limburger Cheese 16 Crackers, per lb. 10 36 West Market St., Wilkesbarre. The Last Call Established 1883. Both 'Phones. on Winter Goods. Prices that will take what is left over with a rush. Tou have yet a long time to wear them. We want the spaCo they occupy for Spring stock. Read this list: A Continuation of the 8pecial Reduc- Plenty of Blue Point Oysters now on hand at Frederick's Market. A11 varieties of fresh fish. Both phones. that has been offered at this jewelry store will enable late buyers to avail themselves of the bargains we are offering. Our $1.50 bargains in china, cut glass, vases, teaspoons, etc., are extraordinary, and the $2 bargains in silverware cannot help but win your interest ; see thom in the window displays.tion Meanwhile It is stated that the report as a whole was never seen by Mr. Bristow, who has been out of town to recover from a serious illness brought on by the hard work of the scandal Investigation. RepresenatlvW Cooper of Wisconsin called attention to this and said violent personal language had gone far enough. The exhibits published with the report, in the form of letters and abbreviated statements, to which the members have taken violent exception were prepared by half a dozen clerks In the fourth assistant's office. This may soften the attack on Mr. Bristow, but it will not lessen the feeling of the house against his office. iy)ruryJs prices. The scratch of a pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poisoning results from the injury. All danger of this may be avoided, however, by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing liniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. It is also reported here that at the same time a strong Japanese column crossed the Yalu river thirty miles above Wiju and, marching inland, captured Fungwangchang, driving the Russians west toward Sluyen. If these nrtive reports be trvie, the Japanese liave their soldiers east and west of the1 Russians in southeast Manchuria. WE GIVE RED 8TAR TRADING 8TAMP8. Men's heavy fleece lined Shirts and Drawers, sizes 32 and 34, the 50o kind, now .25c Children's Tam 'o Bhanters, were 25c, now yours for oo STALEY'S Water 3t. Jewelry Store. LEGAL NOTICES. Be®'. Patent Flour ..$6.75 Best Family Flour 5.25 Chop and Meal 1.30 London, March 10.—An investigation of the report published this morning to the effect that former colonial secretary Chamberlain is in a serious condition and intimating that his brain is somewhat affected, Indicates that there Is some basis for the rumor. His campaign for a colonial preferential tariff has been too strenuous for his constitution and, before he ended the campaign for a time, he was suffering from depression, sleeplessness and inability to concentrate his mind. Hence his holiday and trip to Egypt were Imperative. Your correspondent learns that within the past few days his son Austin has received a message from Egypt, which stated that his father was brighter and more cheerful. Lord Chamberlain's Health. HEARING POSTPONED. In Re-Indebtedness of Pittston Township. In the Court of Quarter Sessions of Luzerne County, No. 327, November Sessions. 1903. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned Commissioner appointed to marshal the indebtedness of Pittston Township and make roport w»eiwDf to the court, will meet-fbr the purposes of his appointment, to receive all claims outstanding; against said township, on Saturday, March 26, 1904, at 10 o'clock a. m.. at the office of M.' N. Donnelly. Miners' Bank. Pittston, Pa. All persons having claims against said township are requested to present them at that time or he forever debarred from collecting them thereafter. CHARLES F. M'HUGH, ao-27-3-io Commissioner. Bojs' 39c Sweaters,' yours now for. , 25c Children's $1.60 Coats red. to 75c 1 lot stock and Bishop Collars, chiffon and silk, worth 25c and 50c, your choice lOo Nickel Plate Road's New Tourist Sleep- Corn and Cracked Com 1.30 The foreigners here. Including the American and the British consuls, believe the repoHs are true, in which event there is nothing to prevent the Japanese from seizing the railroad between Port Arthur and this city and by occupying Newchwnng get on the Russian flank. The British consul strongly and officially urges the foreign women and children to leave Newchwang at once. ing Cars. Bran and Middling* ... Oats, per bushel .55 ... 1.30 If you expect to take advantage of the low colonist rates to the Pacific Coast, write R. E. Payne, General Agt., 291 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y., for particulars regarding their splendid tourist sleeping cars. They afford a comfortable Journey at a very low cost. f22ta29 Potatoes, per bushel 1.00 Apples, per bushel .............. .79 Kan*** Drought Broken. Topeka, Kan., March 10. — A heavy rain, the first in four months, has fallen throughout Kansas. This followed a day of blinding dust and high winds and will be of great benefit to wheat. It was feared the wheat would be greatly damaged, as the ground was loose and dry. Prairie fires were reported near Abilene, Florence and Ottawa. The coming of the rain prevents much damage from this source. 21 lbs. Granulated Sugar 1.00 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 lbs. Br. 8ugaf 1.00 Keg Herring 65 Keg Mlilchres 76 1 lot Fur Collarettes, worth $4.50 and $5.00; your choice $1.00 Boys' Domet Flannel Shirts, reduced to 19c A man bought a property and another rented one without first seeing G. B. Thompson. They might have done much better as to location or price If they had not made these mistakes, as Mr. Thompson carries much the largest line of real estate lor sale and for rent of anybody In the city. Call on him for particulars. Serious Mistakes. Clseoes, per lb 05 Kit Clseoes 00 No. 1 Mackerel 15 Kits No. 1 Mackerel 1.20 Ladies' Percale Wrappers, are worth $1.25; yours now for... ,75c 69c Wash Boilers, yours at 89o Ladies' heavy fleece lined Underwear, made by Alpine Mills, worth 75c; yours now for 25o Large assortment of Lace, five and six inch wide, only, a yd. ..5o Manning Makes a Successful Raid. Aden, Arabia, March 10.—General Manning, commanding the British expedition In Somallland, has raided Mad Mullah's forces and killed 150 men and captured many camels. [CE Is hereby given that a special g of the stockholders of the Button mpany will be held at its office in l. Pa., on Tuesday, the 22nd day of 1904. to take action on approval or dlsal of the increase of Indebtedness of mpany from no dollars to »l4,ooo. mil J AMES BUTTON, Secretary Codfish 10 Bloaters 25 Finnan Haddle 10 3 cans Tomatoes 25 Eight Men Still Missing. New York, March 10.—Coroner SchoD- ler makes the startling statement that eight more bodies are in the ruins of the Hotel Darlington. If this statement proves true the death list will Per dosen .*0 Pride of PIttstort Tomatoes, can.. .10 Per dozen 1.10 S cans Early June Peas 25 Congressman Dies of Blood Poisoning. Washington, March 10.—As a result of (flood poisoning, caused by a splinter in his hand two months ago, Hon. Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, dentist. Blank Leans for Sale. Blank leases, for sale at t" blanks of v hand. im Croft, from the S Una, died h be swi '. As yet the worky the .wreck have 1 trace of the men sing. Cs. lont. R. J. MAYNABD, T. H. J EPSON. 87 8. -UJUU1.