Pittston Gazette

              / WEATrfER INDICATION#. ————— Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Rain late tonight, with rising temperature; Thursday, rain; warmer In arm homb papkr. People of PKUton and Vicinity. For tli* ALL THE HOME NEWS. the eastern portion; fresh southerly winds. 8 PAGES. BHH8SSHIH YEAR. fH ■ MONTH. \ RUSSIA LOSES LIVELY BATTLE rounded on every side, navmg the water on the west and the Japanese army east of Pakchong, north at Chongju and south at Anju and the towns between that city and Hasan. It is not known what losses were inflicted, but telegrams from Anju to Pingyang announce the defeat of the Russians after two hours of fighting and their hurried withdrawal southwest, where they are fortifying their position in a mountain pass. It is understood that the Russians were commanded In person by General Mishtchenko. If It is true, as reported, that the retreat was through the Kasnn volley there is little hope that any of the Russian force will escape to Manchuria. The Japanese have possession of the road northeast of this point at Kusong and with a superior /nD;ce can close in r» i lirM :'s ! "MNG X aiivo With Advertisers Only a few hundred people see any average stoite window each Contrast that with the thousands of people in this vicinity who will see your advertisement in the Gazette every afternoon. ' 'J - —I  ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST A Mob of Socialists Trouble. Cossacks Defeated by Japanese In North Korea. Southern Indiana Now Be- above everything, i distinguishes SHIRT W TALK ing Inundated. INJURIES AND ARRESTS. M •'S GEN KUROPATKIN'S REPORT WHEAT LANDS COVERED. Beer Manufacturing Plants at VinoannM Forced to 8hut Down—Several Mines Flooded—Danger Passed In Miohigan. GIRL LIED ABOUT MURDER. Almost Sent Five Men to Qallowa In Chicago. . Chicago, March 80.—A child'* testimony reversed has saved five men from the gallows. It in the case of William McCarthy and four Polish young men on trial for murder. The witness was Appolonia Stnroata, a little girl, who first gave direct, straightforward, eyewitness testimony, apparently establishing beyond question the guilt of'the men. The Occasion of the Outbreak Was the We do not overstep the mark a single Inch when wa say that the most popular and best selling Ladies' Waist known in the country today is the celebrated Six Companies of Cossacks Under Gen- DepaiUire of German Troops to Aid eral Mishtchenko Attacked Japan- In Quelling the Uprising in German ese Column, But Reinforcements on the itch to this Five Lives Lost In That State. from all other Beers. This is accounted for our beer being Well Brewed, Well Fermented, Sufficiently Aged and Free From Adultera- A asserts that to retire on the Indianapolis, Ind., March 80.—All rivers tributary to the Wabash and Ohio are overflowing, and great damage has been done to farms and buildings throughout southern Indiana. At Vincennes the danger seems greatest Every precaution Is being taken to prevent the possible breaking of levees. All sanitary sewers have been stopped with sand bags. 8outh Africa. Forcer Russians to Retire. Berlin, March 30.—The departure of 300 reinforcements to the troops now fighting the rebel blacks in Germ&n Southwest Africa today occasioned serious rioting, which for a time seemed beyond control of the authorities. An anarchist mob, 1,000 strong, met the soldiers passing through the streets. The police were summoned and escorted the troops to the station, but cfter being dispersed the mob reformed and rushed to the station, where they tore down the iron barrier and tore up a portion of the tracks. The mob dispersed after the officers and police had charged them with drawn swords. A number wpre wounded and several arrests were' made. Thls name, selected years ago by the manufacturers. was indeed fortunate, for it means all and much more than its name implies. Beauty, oorrect style, perfeot fit, superior workmanship, etc. For this season, these characteristics are more pronounced than over. It may be that the designer had in view the fact lliat 1904 was leap year; anyhow. we are pretty sure that the wearers of Waldorf Waists wjll be "The observed of all observers" this summer, no matter whethe* at home or' at summer resorts. The styles for the approaching season are simply beautiful, both in texture and finish, and the prices as popular as heretofore, well within the reach of all. We control the selling of this truly superior Waldorf Waist in Pittston. It can be purchased no where else, and there are none others one-half as good. The first shipment of 87 dozen for our Easter patrons has just been opened up. Call and inspect them; you will be more than pleased. Ixindon, March 30.—The Japani legation has issued the following rOad toward Wiju, but this still would leave them open to capture, as the Japanese gunboats now at the mouth of the Yalu river will prevent the Russians from crossing between Yonghampo and Wiju. They could not go farther north in Korea across the Yalu without meeting a superior force of the Japanese army. Nothing Is yet known of the Japanese forces that were In the action or of the losses lnflicteC| on either side. count of the Russian repulse at Chongju: "March 28—A portion of our cavalry and Infantry occupied Chong-Ju after defeating the enemy. The enemy numbered 600 und retreated in the direction of Wiju. Our casualties were: Lieutenant Kanoano and four others killed; Captain Kudokawa and twelve ethers wounded. No casualties among the infantry. The enemy must have suffered at least equal casualties." tions. It is the Beer of Quality. Insist on having it. Nearly all of the large manufacturing plants bave been forced to close, and It Is thought that the city gas plant will be closed. The electric light and power plant is also in danger. Several of the city bridges are In danger, and the Evansvllle and Terre Haute railroad has suspended operations.She then repudiated her sworn evidence. In explanation she declared that she bad been instructed how to testify by the widow of the murdered man. Tokyo Hears of Fight. StegmaierBrewingCo St. Petersburg, March 30.—A private dispatch received here says that during the manoeuvres in the inner harbor of Port Arthur, the Russian battleship Petropavlovski collided with and seriously damaged the battleship Sebastopol. The navy department has no confirmation of the report. Tokyo, March 30.—The government has posted a bulletin announcing the defeat of a Cossack column near Chongju and a decisive victory for the Japanese arms. A regiment of Cos- Racks going north from Kasan was met by four companies of the Second infantry regiment »: Ohongju and held for half an hour until the arrival of reenforcements. from the Kwaksan road. The Russians hurriedly mounted and under a galling fire retired to the mountain passes south. The government does not announce the loss on either side, stating that details of the engagement had not been received. Charges against the prisoners were withdrawn on the $pot by tbe state attorney, and the five men immediately walked out of tre dock. Bottling Department. In the White river bottoms 10,000 acres of wheat are inundated. At Petersburg the river has backed Into several mines, forcing them to close. Hazelton is completely Isolated. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 Forbes Stud to Be Sold. Lexington, Ky., March 30. — Announcement is made here that all the horses owned by the late J. Malcolm Forbes of Boston except the famous stallion Arlon will be sold at Keadville, Mass., May 23. The stock is appraised at $125,000 otittflde of Arlon. It Includes Blngen, 2:06%, for which $25,- 000 has been recently refused, and Vice Commodore, a three-year-old, son of Blngen and Marion, the celebrated daughter of Arlon and Nancy Hanks. Among the brood mares which will be sold Is £ancy Hanks, the one time holder of the world's record, for which Forbes paid Hart Bosweil of Lexington 143,000. London, March 30.—The Manchester Dispatch today asserts that private reports regarding the Kaiser's health are far from reassuring. In Italy, the dispatch continues, the change in the Emperor's appearance since the time he was last seen there Is noted with considerable regret. His Majesty 1b described as looking thin, worn and aged. Kaiser's Health Causing Anxiety. WILKESBARRE, PA. PEOPLE'S STORE, St. Petersburg, March 30.—General Kuropatkin reports that tho Japanese lost over 40 killed and 100 wounded in the fight at Chong-Ju on March 28. The wounded were conveyed to Anju by 500 Koreans. The Japanese also lost a large number of horses. General Kuropatkin further reports that Captain Stephenoff, who was wounded at Chong-Ju, is dead. 15 South Main St., Pittston. The gauge at Evansvllle registers thirty-five feet eight inches, which la almost a foot above the danger line. Between Evansvllle and Terre Haute several levees have broken, flooding hundreds of valuable farms. Bread is The Staff Brennan and k Roberts' of Life The east span of the big steel bridge at Bloomfleld, the only remaining bridge acrosB the White river for a distance of fifty miles, has been swept away. Togo's Report Read In Japanese Diet. Train Wrecked, Nobody Hurt. 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. Tokio, March 30.—An account of the fight between Russian and Japanese forces at Chongju, Korea, on March 28, received today, states that the Russians offered strong resistance, but finally fell back, abandoning their position. The Japanese lost one commissioned officer and one sergeant killed and two officers and ten privates wounded. The Russians left three dead and carried a number of wounded. After the Russian retreat, the Japanese entered the town, cheering the Tokyo, March 30. — Admiral Baron Yamamoto, minister of marine, read Vice Admiral Togo's account of the sixth attack on Port Arthur in the lower house of the Japanese diet. The (report was received with tremendous applause. Admiral Yamamoto referred feelingly to the heroic death of an officer who was killed in the engagement and dwelt on the great difficulty of bottling up Port Arthur effectively. He said that this project was still far from completion. Continuing, the minister of marine declared that the revival of the marital spirit at Port Arthur since the arrival therein of Vice Admiral Makaroff was apparent, and he expressed the hope that the Rusilans would emerge boldly from the tiarbor anCi attack the Japanese fleet. The house unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging the government, praising the navy and pledging itself to spare no cost In the prosecution of the war. Corry, Pa., March 30.—Pennsylvania train No. 1, from Buffalo to Pittsburg, was wrecked at Summit early today. The engine, baggage car, postal car and one coach left the track. The Pullman car remained on the rails. No one was killed or injured. Michigan's Flood Lose 15,000^)00. — PRICE LIST — Detroit, Mich., March 30.—Five live# have been lost and probably upward of |0,000,000 worth of damage to property has been done by the flood, which has devastated many parts of Michigan during the past five days. The indications now are that the end Is in sight, although, conditions are still very bad along the course of the Saginaw river. Four Duck Hunters Drowned. Best patent flour $5 75 Chicago, March 30.—Four men were drowned in Lake Calumet by the cap- Riling of their boats while basting ducks. The men were in two towboats, two men being in each boat A very high wind was blowing over the lake today, and the water was very rough. The men were seen from the shore to rise In theft itoats and fire at a flock of ducks that passed over them. Just as they fired their boats went over, and all four men were thrown into the water. The bodies were not recovered. Best dairy butter... . 25c FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Full cream cheese ... . 14c Evans' Success, per bbl 16.75 New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank building. 21 lbs Sugar.  Finnan Haddie per lb  Bloaters per dozen  Cisooes per lb  . 1 00 10c 25c 5c Butterfly Flour, per bbl 5.7S Surprise Flour, per bbl 5.76 8eal FlOur, per bbl 5.75 Feed 1.30 Washington, March 30.—The Japanese legation this morning gave out a version of the engagement at Chongju, received by cable from Tokio, Identical with, that from the London legation.Emperor. Sugar .... . Am. JLoco. ...... 21% Copper 60% Atchison, com. .. 73 Atchison, pf. .... 92 B. R. T  High. 128% Low. 126% 21% Clos. 127% Oats  Potatoes 1.00 Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, fancy creamery .25 Cheeae, per lb........ '«..* *14 Skinned Ham, per lb C .12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack...* .75 Cold Snaps, 3 lb package .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for..25 Nabob, per package, .10 Maple 8ugar, 2 lb for .25 *7 New Haven, COnn., March 30.— Phllo 8. Bennett's will was admitted as a competent document for probating by Jadge Edwin B. Uager of the superior conrt as the result of the first day's hearing in the appeal of William J. Bryan from the decision of the probate court which disallowed the "sealed letter" found with the will and which gives Mr. Bryan $50,000. The chief contention, the admissibility of the "sealed letter" as evidence, was being argued by counsel at the time the court adjourned for the day. The Bennett Will Ceee. 21# 49% 72% 91% 43% 80 116% 32% ,3 can choice Tomatoes  3 cans choice Peas  Peannt Batter  26c 25c 10c Bacon per lb;  California Hams per lb  10c 10c B. ft O. 80% St. Petersburg, March 30. — General Kuropatkln, in his first report to the emperor from the scene of war, announces that offensive land operations have taken place against the Japanese upon the sixth anniversary of the occupation of Port Arthur by the Russians. These operations took the form of a cavalry attack by six conipanles of Cossacks, led personally by General Mishtchenko, against four squadrons of Japanese cavalry which the general believed to be beyond Chongju, but which he found to be in occupation of. that town. Vfoodchueka Destroy Gravis. MkMletown, N. Y., March 30. — Thrown out of their graves by ground hogs, the bones of many heroes of the Revolutionary war., and the war of 1612 are often exposed to sight and plowed under by farmers in the town of Wawayanda, Orange county. In this town there are twenty-five burying places, many of them dating back years before the Revolutionary war. Only eight of the graveyards are cared for, the rest being mainly the homes of woodchucks. Can. Pac'fic Ches. ft Ohio ... Col. Southern ... Erie  111. Central  Li. ft N  Manhattan .. Met. St. Ry  M„ K. ft T. .... Mo. Pacific  N. Y. Central ... Norf. ft West. . O. ft W.  Penna  Oas  Reading .... j.. Rock Island So. Pacific  So. Ry.p com. .. Tenn. C. ft I  Texas Pacific ... Union Pacific ... U. S. Leather . U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pf. . Wabash  Wis. Cent., pf. . Shinned Hams per lb  13c 16% 26% 130% 107% 142% 112% 39% Another Battle Reported. . 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. Maple Syrup, 1 qt can .25 Tokyo, March 30— A mixed force of Japanese cavalry and infantry attacked and dispersed a force of Russians at Tyonjyn, near Pingyang, last Sunday morning. The Russians had erected a temporary foitfress which was defended by a force of Cossack cavalry estimated at 000. The Japanese attacked in considerable force. The Russians offered a strong resistance at first, but finally fell back, abandoning their positions. The Japanese sustained a loss of one officer and one sergeant killed and two officers and ten privates wounded. The Russlafis are reported to have left three dead behind, but have succeeded in carrying off the wounded. Maple Syrup, '/g gallon can .48 Maple 8yrup, 1 gallon can....85 Fancy Table 8yrup, 2/a lb can.« .10 Honey, per cake .16 Canal Commission Sails. Honey, per glass 10 New York, March 30.—A big crowd gathered on the Panama Railroad company steamship pier yesterday to see the canal commission sail on the Allianca for the Isthmus. Besides the families and friends of the commissioners there were many men looking for contracts for digging the canal and furnishing supplies. They got no encouragement Dr. Amador, consul from Panama, whose father is president of the republic, promised the commissioners a series of fetes after their arrival at Colon. Time Is Very Precious Evans Bros. Hereroe Outwit Germans. Berlin, March 30.—Efforts to intercept the Hereros in German Southwest Africa and bring them between two fires have been unsuccessful. Advices from Major Olasenapp from Onjatu say that the enemy retired from Owikerero io Okatumba and Okatjongbana and that Major Glasenapp has occupied Owikerero. Despite a crossfire which General Mishtchenko cleverly directed against the enemy he pays a tribute to their tenacity and bravery, the Japanese only ceasing to fire after a combat which lasted for half an hour. Before the Russians could follow up their advantage three Japanese squadrons galloped toward the town, which two of them succeeded in entering, while the third was driven back in disorder, men and horses falling. The fire maintained on the town was so destructive that the Japanese were unable to make an effective return. 46 South Main St., Pittston. For WEDDING® CIamiAPC V For FUNERALS * When your sight is concerned. It yea have the least trouble with your eyes, delay may prove more serious than you imagine. You can have your eyes examined here without cost to you. If you do not need glasses we will tell you so 7 11% 58% 38 40% Just what you want in floral deoorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B4MPENTER. uetirst. meter am Llaoyang, March SO—Southern Manchuria is reported to be quiet. There is an enprmous movement of troops in progress, and trains are arriving several times dally. 8outhern Manchuria Quiet. Bade Defiance to Gabriel. IxDuisvllle, Ky., March 30.—In a will by Colonel C. M. Strader, U. S. A., retired, who died on March 6 at St. Joseph's hospital, Philadelphia, the colonel requests that his body be cremated and the ashes scattered on the waters of the Ohio river. "If after this process," reads the will, "the angel Gabriel, for whom I have all due respect, can with his trumpet arouse me from the dead he is a 'darling,' and I will take off my shadowy hat to him." Pearson, Ga., March 30.—Walter Me- Neal was shot and killed near here by Henry Cook, his father-in-law. The killing was the finale of a quarrel that had been nursed by the two men for some time. A Georgia Shooting. Campbell, Rozelle & Korean Ports No Longer Neutral H. 6. SHUPP, First Showing of Spring Goods. Russians Forced to Retire. St. Petersburg, March 30.—The Russian government has issued a declaration after the recent Japanese proceedings in Korea. '1 ne ports of that country are no longer to be regarded by Russia as neutral. The declaration is precipitated by the fact that a Japanese advance guard occupied Haiju, southwest of Anju, on March 27. Extra Session In New Jersey. Further Japanese re-enforcements arrived an hour later, and in view of the superiority of the enemy General Mishtchebko determined to retire, doing so without embarrassment, although he carried with him three killed and sixteen wounded. Trenton, N. J., March 30.—Governor Murphy has issued a proclamation convening the legislature in special session on April 12. The governor in his proclamation gives two reasons for his action. He recites the fact that a report was made to the legislature by the Morris canal commission and that no action was taken thereon. He mentions also the fact that the antipigeon shooting bill failed to become a law. These matters are both of sufficient importance in the governor's view to warrant the special session proclamation. '• v.. Webster 36 West Market St., Wilkesbarre. Patent Flour 15.75 Corn and Cracked Corn 1.30 Meal and Chop 1.30 Hay.. «... .85 Put Hay .85 Oats 57 Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 lbs. 25 3 can* Pumpkin .25 3 cans Peas 25 3 cans Tomatoes . ,29 2 Cans Salmon 25 3 cans Wax Beana .25 Established 1883. Both 'Phones. Special Inducements at the Magnet. Cambric Corset Covers, nicely made, 12 l-2c kind for 9o. Cambric Corset Covers, square neck, 11-2 inch Yal. lace around neck and sleeve, worth 25c, here 15 cents. Dallas, Tex., March 30.—A special to the New* from El Paso, Tex., says the Juaree (Mexico) smelter and concentrating plants have been destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $180,000. The plant was the property of the Juares company, a branch of the Corallitos Mining and Ranch company, owned by New York capitalists. Mexican Smelter Plants Destroyed. General Mlshtchenko's Cossacks have been endeavoring for some days to come in contact with the Japanese patrols, but the latter refused the combat.Japanese Coaster Sunk. (7)rury's prices. London, March 30.—A Chefoo correspondent reports that the captain, one of the crew and one passenger of the Japanese coaster Yan-Yei have arrived at Tenglehau and report that a Russian fleet tired on and sank the Yan- YpI ten miles north of Tongichau on March 27. The remainder of the crew end passengers were taken prisoners. One lot Cambric Night Gowns, torchon lace insertion between 10 taoks on each aide of yoke, cambric ruffle on neck and sleeve, a 75c garment here for 50c. ,One lot of Seersucker, all desirable shades, usual price 12 l-2c these go at 7 l-2o. Lace Curtains, attractive patterns, 2 1-2 yards long and 42 in. wide, the 75c kind here for 45c. One lot Hemp Carpet, bright patterns, the 20c grade here 14c. 18c China Matting, close and heavy, only 12c. Large line of Lace Collars and Top Collars, from 6c up; it will pay you to see them. Ladies' Hose with whije feet, the 15c kind here for 10c. We are the agents for the Cosnopolita Model paper patterns, This skirmish will have the effect of firing the policy of the Russians to returd as much as possible the advance of the Japanese army. General Kuroputkin's dispatch reporting General Mlshtchenko's operations as published does not give the place of Its origin, but it is presumed that the commander in chief is either at Liaoyang or en route to Newchwang. First Rhodes Scholarship Announced. This Immigrant Had Much Money. St. John, N .B., March 30.—The first Oxford scholarship to be awarded an American under the terms of the will of the late Cecil Rhodes has been announced by the faculty of the University of New Brunswick. The recipient is Chester Martin of this city, who is twenty-one years of age. New York, March 30.— When the question. How much money have you? was asked a German Hebrew Immigrant past sixty years old and he showed $2,600 the examining officers I were startled. When asked if he had ' any more he answered in his native tongue, "Isn't that enough?" but dug up $6,000 more. When asked if be had any relatives in this country he said only distant opes. Afterward he said he had mors money at home and that he came here to buy a farm and make a good home for his grandchildren. Well Known Telegraph Operator Dead. Gold Coin Flour  $5.75 Headquarters for Garden Seeds. Butterfly Flour 5.76 Cream Sponge Flour 5.75 Sunlight Flour 6.75 Best'Family Flour 5.25 Hay, long and cut 85 Bale straw 65 Potatoes, per bushel 1.10 Natives Ordered to Kill Cattle. St. Petersburg, March 30,—The inhabitants of an island near Vladivostok have been ordered, in the event of Japanese attempting to land, to kill thoir cattle and thus prevent the invaders from obtaining supplies. Volunteers have been called for among the Russian peasants and Korean inhabitants of the Usuri district. Bach house In the district has already sent one lepresentative to the army. RED STAR TRADING 8TAMPS. WE GIVE RUSSIANS SURROUNDED. Force of 1,600 Men Lost' Heavily in Mohlfr Heads the Union Pacifio. Chongju Battle. San Francisco, March 30.—The appointment of President A. L. Mohler of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company to succeed H. G. Burt as president of the Union Pacific railroad is announced at the oiBces of the Union Pacific in this city. 21 lbs. Granulated Sugar 1.00 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugat 1.00 Arbuckle*s Coffee 12/2 Lion Coffee .12'/2 Strictly Fresh Eggs 20 Onions, per peck 30 Chefu, March 30.—News has been received here of disaster to a Russian force of infantry and Cossacks near Ohongju. The story came dribbling In to Chenanpo l«te at night before the departure of the packet steamer, and there is no clear account of the battle, except that the Russian column, estimated at 1,S00, was attempting to escape through the mountains to Man- Russian Battleship Damaged. Rome, March 30.—A telegram received here from Seoul, Korea, states that the Japanese have made a determined attempt to land at Nlufchwang, Manchuria. The telegram adds that 48 Japanese transports yesterday landed a large number of * is, 60 guns and enormous supplies Cblcago, March 30.—H. A. Bogardus, one of the moat widely known telegraph operators In America, la dead here in a sanitarium. "Old Bogy," aa he has been familiarly known for a quarter of a 'century, had worked in every telegraph office of Importance la t's Premium Oats, 3 fbr .. .25 Cereal, 3 for .. D .25 •s Qats 10 il, loose, 9 lbs 25 :sa, loose, 9 lbs. .25 From Prison. ink, Pa., March 80.--Mara convicted murderer, i tile Carbon county at large. In tbe ab- lei hla daugbof the prison Beam allowed for, _ easiest pattern to cat from, all 10c get a fashion sheet free. THE MAGNET 87 8. Main St., Pltteton. churl* and being caught In the vi of northeast Kasan made a dtreci tack on Chongju In the hope of us ng by the road west of that town. The entire Iwlan force was dri louthward toward the Ohongcbeng ir with heavy lops and Is now i . . illey and is I troc Rt IRS' IS ■