Pittston Gazette

              * 9 WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER* ».» Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight; probably showers on Sunday; cooler tonight in the northern portion; fresh southerly winds. For the People ofj Plttaton and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. I DAILY EST. BY THEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., SATU iY, MAY 14, 1904. TWO CENTS A COPY. I O DA fJITQ FORTY CENTS A MONTH. I O A DEADLOCK IN ILLINOIS DEADLOCK'S END NEAR. WIERD TALE OF THE SOUTH SEAS fAAfA ff tft wM wMW) WW w.WMWWWWi jw jw i I WHEN | PORTARTHUR HAS FALLEN ngninRt the advancing enemy if the movement should lie made from the south by way of Haiclien. H|%»CLASP" jjjfc; »SI HII When you 1; I buy a Hose J Supporter why not "■ f make sure that you J get the very newest J and best thing of the President Palma Succeeds In Placating Cuban Congreun.en. Havana, May 14.—President Palma summoned to the palace the leaders ol both parties In congress for the pur pose of conferring with them regarding the means of obtaining a quorum in the house of representatives, especially in view of the fact that the first payment of the revolutionary soldiers' loun will be made July 1, and the presl dent Is anxious that congress shall direct the manner of the distribution ol the money. KUROPATKIN'S REPORT. A Series of Slight Engagements With Japan's Advancing Foroes. St. Petersburg, May 14.—Emperor "■«Dk r v~° received the following Vo°k "0d General Kuropatkin: a May 11 the Japanese began to emerge from Feugwangcheng, «B the Linoyang road. The advance guard, marching toward Suelichen, consisted of a regiment of infantry, four jfuns and a regiment of cavalry. "Suollchen was held by a troop of Cossacks acting as a screen, while the Chunslalin defile was occupied by two sotnius. Republicans Try In Vain to Nominate Governor. Five Men Killed and Eaten by Cannibals. K ijUr't Bia, Stegmaier's 10,000 Men Reported HITT FOR VICE PRESIDENT THEIR DEATH AVENGED. Beer To Have Been Slain Harmonious Proceedings Mark Cholos of Delegates to Chicago Convention. Delegates Instructed For Roosevelt Are Chosen by Acolamation. The result of this and other confer ences which have been held with the same end in view Is that some under standing has been reached by which the new congressmen from Havana Matanzas and Santa Clara provinces will be seuted on the strength of theli credentials in order to form a quorum while those from other provinces will be compelled to await the result of the investigations into their elections. British Warship Sent to the Scene and Burned the Village Where the Can nibals Lived, Afterward Shooting you are buying the BEST Springfield, III., May 14.— After n continuous session of more than twelve hours the Illinois Republican convention at 10:28 o'clock lust night took a recess without having mimed a candidate for governor. During the long hours the convention was In session il was in a practical deadlock, uud when by genernl consent the recess was taken noither of the seven candidates had secured an advantage of any moment. Each was holding practically his original strength. the Guilty Men, 2 BEER for your money; the 1 BEST BEER for anybody's » money. ' J Stegmaier's Beer is brewed J from the best Malt and 9 Choicest Hops that money X can buy, YET it costs you % no more than common beer. « Insist on having Steg-2 maier's—there is no substi$ tute. REPORT NOT CONFIRMED "Two companies of Japaneso marched on Chansiulln, and another company advanced on Suelielion, turning our right flank. "The Cossacks then retired, still keeping the enemy back with their fire, first upon the Fungtlcn dolilc and finally toward the defile in the neighborhood of the villugu of Ehumynzo, where they took up a position. "The captain of the sotniu, Dewalil, was wounded, and two Cossacks were killed. • '..V w kind ? The G. M. C Vancouver, B. C., May 14.—Mail advices arriving by the Australian steamer Miowera state that five men were killed and eaten by cannibals on Admiralty Island, In the South Seas. The British warslijp Condor was sent to the scene and set fire to the village where the cannibals resided. The cannibals wbre handed over to the officers of the Condor, who threatened to annihilate the village, and the cannibals were shot. Hbss Supporter The Independent' congressmen have issued a manifesto charging the Conservative majority with responsibility for the six weeks' deadlock In the house because of their unfairness toward the Liberals. Has a clasp that alone is worth the whole purchase price. Holds the stocking firmly; can't let go—till you raise the C. M. 0. lever. Another Engagement Be- tween Russians and THE POOLROOM WAR. During the long session, while the tiresome balloting went on, the party leaders held frequent conferences, try I "y i | Stegmaier Brewing Co j Best of all, can't injure the stocking, no matter Low fine its fabric. The most novel and successful fastening devive ever planned for woman's "Kuandiiinsnn (KwunteinsienV) was evacuated on May 10 by the enemy und occupied by our Cossacks. "Reconuolssances foiled to discover the presence of Japanese in the valley of the Tsacheo, thirty-seven miles southwest of Gaimadzu (Samatzl or SaimakiV). Western Union Director* May Be In- Just Received. Japs Reported. dieted—Insincerity Charged. On consignment, a fine line of Imported pictures, ranging in price from $4 to $35. Lovers of art should not miss this opportunity. Call at New York, May 14.—President dowry's statement that the Western Union Telegraph company Would take actios in the matter of poolrooms if the polict pointed the places out as such has been Indorsed in a resolution p ed by the executive committee of 1L. company Commissioner McAdoo and District Attorney Jerome said the resolution was Insincere and showed no desire on thC part of the directorate of the company to aid in weeding out the poolrooms. comfort. PURSEI,I7S, 108 North Main Street. f | NEW 'PHONE G«a PITTSTON, PENN'A. PEOPLE'S STORE, Paris May 14.—An unconfirmed rumor is in circulation here that Port Arthur has fallen, with a loss of 10,- 000 men in' the engagement. "On .May 9 and 10 the enemy's bivouacs were seen in the valley of the river Unslanheo, near the village of Taindza, eighteen miles east of Siuyen, and at Sedzekhadze, at the confluence of the Tayang ami Sedzi rivers. 15 South Mnin St., Always The Cheapest. 1'ITTSTON A large quantity of old newspapers remain on hand at the Oazette office. Those wishing paper to lay under carpets, etc., can have two large bundles for five cents. tf Tokio, May 14.—The Japanese have occupied Kuan Lian San, 60 miles north of Peng-Huang-Cheng. Three hundred Russian cavalry were dispersed, leaving one wounded officer on the field. WffvVvVWl Bread is The Staff of Life "On the morning of May 10 a Japanese infantry detachment, about 10,- 000 strong, with from fifty to eighty guns, which concentrated at Sulltszuipudza, started toward Siuyen. "I do not regard that communication as of any more value than a mere scrap of paper," said Mr. McAdoo. Alwr-ys Remember the Foil Name | amative Rromo Anmine Cures a CoW in One Day, Crfpni 2 Days Washington, May 14.—The Japanese legation this morning received the following advices from Tokio: "General Korukl, commander of the first army corps, reports that on May 7 our troops occupied Kuantian Cheng. On May 11 another infantry detachment pursued the enemy's cavalry, which was retreating from Shu-Li- Chan and captured two privates and one lieutenant. The latter was the son CaptnlB Norton Goddard said h« thought the time for action was close at hand. It might take the form, he said, of attacking the charter of the Western Union company, the Indictment of any or all of the directorate 01 merely the Indictment of Mitchell 01 Dealy. Commissioner McAdoo intimated that aid from a source other than the Western Union Telegraph company was close at hand. "Takuslian, about forty miles west of the mouth of the Yalu, and Chlngtaitsze, fifteen miles southwest of Takushan, huve been occupied by the Japanese. On every box. 25c The better the flour, the better the bread; the better the bread, tn Deadly Battle in Armenia. stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. Constantinople, May 14.—A report reached here today that 300 Turks and 900 Armenians lilld been killed in a fight in the Sassoun district of Armenia. Fighting has been reported In this district on several occasions lately.  "On May 11 Japanese scouts appeared at a point twelve miles south of Siuyen. i REPRESENTATIVE R. R. IIITT. ing to effect a compromise, but all ot fhvlr efforts went for naught, and there is nothing in the situation yet to war rant the prediction of a break. The convention was at once U19 largest and the most turbulent ever held in the state. The great convention hail was packed with fully 10,000 persons during the session, and at times the scenes were most turbulent, only H»*- "All was quiet on May 11 In the district of Ylnkow." of a general Evans' Success, per bbl $5.75 Butterfly Flour, per bbl 6.75 Surprise Flour, per bbl B.75 Seal Flour, per bbl 5.75 Feed 1.30 Oats .57 BwitMVfancy creamery * .25 Cheese, per lb ...» »..« .14 Skinned Ham, per lb. .12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb aack.-C.-« .75 Cold Snaps, 3 lb package -« .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 package* for..25 Nabob, per package, ...... .10 Maple Sugar, 2 lb for .25 Maple Syrup, 1 qt can .25 Maple Syrup, /2 gallon caw.....* Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can  Fancy Table Syrup, 2/2 lb can.« Honey, per cake  Honey, per glass ...... London, May 14.—The New Chwang correspondent of the Reuter Telegram Co. wires a rumor in circulation there of an engagement between Russian and Japanese forces near Liao Yang. Russians In Korea? Florida Delegation Unimtructed. Seoul, Korea, May 14.—Reports are constantly coming in of the presence of Russian forces in northern Korea. The governor of Hamgyung province represents that 2,000 troops are distributed throughout thut province. Four hundred and fifty aro at Kyongsong, 011 the coast, and the remainder are scattered In the inferior, living 011 the country. A force of 700 Is reported in the province of Pyengnn, at Kwi- Bung, north of Changfu and about forty miles southeast of Wlju. Jacksonville, Flu., May 14.—It now seems probable that the senatorial race will have to be run over again. The vote in forty-two counties, not entirely complete, gives 20,00(1, Stockton 11,520, JetmTugs 8,223 and Cull 048; total of three lowest candidates, 20,097. Three counties and about twenty precincts arc yet to bo heard from. The delegation to the St. Louis convention goes unlnstructed. No candidate except Hearst hud a ticket in the Hold, and the delegation will probably stand: Hearst, 5; uncommitted, 5. Prepared "r under GERMAN UW8,Xg y i* Excellent lor v PAINS IN CHEST," fifes, Joints, Rheumatism, etc* GIVE YOUR FAMILY good, pure Groceries; the tasteful, health producing kind* such as we sell. Remember, too, that '"variety is the spice of life," and it will pay you to deal at a store that carries a large and varied stock. Bight there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. St. Petersburg, May 14.—The imperial entourage has lately been scandalized by tho number of practical jokes which have been played on the Czar. One night his majesty's bed was filled with cheap ikons and buttons cut from hfs uniforms. This prank was followed by others equally harmless but annoying. Finally his majesty's desk was covered with toy Japanese soldiers. An investigation revealed that the culprit was a page in the palace, whose mind had become unbalanced by excitement incident to good nature of Joseph G. Cannon, speaker of the uutional house of representatives, who presided, preventing utter riot in the convention hall. DR.RICHTER'SWi "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. Candidates for governor were named as follows: Frank O. Lowdeu, Charles S. Deneen, Ilowland J. Hamlin, Vespasian Warner, Governor Richard Yates and L. Y. Sherman. The first ballot resulted as follows: Yates. 507 2-3; Lowden, 354 2-3; Deneen, 386 2-3; Ilnmlln, 121; Warner, 45: Sherman, 87. [Wane mine it Trade Mark "Anchor. w| One wC :ll-known ?rson's letter out of mai BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Japs Lose First Warship. 42 North Main St. Next to Eagle Hotel, Tokyo, May 14.—'The Japanese torpedo boat No. 48 ban been blown up while removing wines from Kerr bay, north of Port Dulny. Seven men were killed, and seven were wounded. This Is the first warship Japan has lost in the war. s"ANCHOR"WUN Crash on New York "L" Road. Dr. Rii EXPEL-. remedy fc....... ralgia.Tain5 in pjalnts. an excellent ieumatism.N«o-' "test and sii .48 .85 .10 New York, May 14.—Many persona were injured and a hundred others wore thrown into a panic in the second rear end collision within a week on the Thfrd Avenue Elevated railroad and the third withlu a mouth. Both trains which were in collision yesterday were filled with passengers, many of whom were bouud for Morris park. Had the motorman of the second train not been able to check his speed before the crash came the accident would have had serious cousequeneces. larcom- the war. The vote on the flnnl ballot of the day stood: Yates, 482V4; Low dull, 420 8-22; Dencen, 381 1-0; Ilamlin, 110; Warner, 8G%; Sherman, 50; Pierce, 21. w)ri/ryfs prices. London, May 14.—The Seoul correspondent of the Central News reports that 2,000 Cossacks have reached Kynnank, province of Hamking, northeastern Korea. He further states that a body of Cossacks routed a band of Chinese bandits at Sho San, a few miles south of the Yalu. Japanese gendarmes are reported to have gone to quell the disturbances which have arisen along the line of the Seoul- Fusan railway. 25c. and 80c. at all druggists or tnrougn [P. Ad. Bichter ft Co., S16 Pearl St, Ren York 36 HIGHEST national AWARDS. k Recommended buprominent Phy- J ticiant, Wholttale and Retail FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The organization of the convention was effected without difficulty. The Yntes-Lowden combination was in complete control, and the opposition decided to make no tight against the seating of the Yates and Lowden delegates, realizing that they would spilt when the question of nominating a governor was reached, nor was there any dlscussldti over the platform, and the four delegates at large to the national convention, Senators Cullom and Hopkins, Speaker Cannon and Governor Yates, were selected by accla- Evans Bros. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank building. Gold Coin Flour  Butterfly Flour  Cream Sponge Flour .... Sunlight Flour  Family Flour  Hay, long and cut  Bale straw  20 lb. Granulated Sugar 21 lbs. A Sugar  22 lbs. Br. Sugar  New Del. Co. Butter .... Full Cream Cheese .... Sweitzer Cheese  Brick Cheese  Fresh Eggs, per dozen .. Onions, per peck  Pure Lard  Early June Peas, 3 for Tomatoes, 3 for  Canned Corn  Clover Seed  Timothy Seed  Campbell, Rozelle & „ 46 South Main St., Pittston. New York, May 14, 1904. High. Low. Clos. ,127% 126% 127 16% 16% 16% ]8 18 18 68% 68% 68% 92% 92% 92% 45% 45% 45% 77% 77% 77% 29% 29% 29% 30 30 30 22% 22 22% 107 106% 106% 142% 142% 142% 89 88% 89 111 110 110% 36 36 36 56 56 EG 139% 139% 139% 20% 20% 20% 113% 113 113% 94% 94% 94% 42% 41% 42 21% 20% 21 46% 45% 45% 20 I 19% • 20 33 32% 33 21% 21% 211/2 82% 82% 82% 8% 8% 8% 52% 51% 51% 35% 34% 34% Sugar .... Car & Foundry A Record Auto Ride. For WEDDINGS C|Auf ore ! For FUNERALS TlWIf i Washington, May 14. Minister Conger, at Pekin, cables the government that the Chinese government has given him renewed and satisfying assurances of its neutrality during the continuance of the war between Japan and Russia. Loco. ... Atchisen, Atchison, B. R. T. B. & O. . Boston, May 14.—It. A. Green of New York has made an automobile record ride from New York to Boston,, covering the distance in 10 hours 27 minutes elapsed time and 8 hours 57 minutes actual riding time. This is a new automobile record for the distance. Mr. Green and his chauffeur left New York at 3:15 a. m. and reached the Boston Athletic association's clubhouse at 1:42 p. in. Webster com pf. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.GARPENTER. iktm it. mm mm Patent Flour ..$5.75 Ches. & Ohio C. F. I  niatioii. LongJHay  Cut Hay  For Roosevelt and Hitt. KUROKI NEAR LIAO YANG. Erie  L. & N  Manhattan .. Mo. Pacific .. Met. St. Ry. . M„ K. & T. . Norf. & West, St. Pauf  The delegates were Instructed for President Roosevelt, and the convention urged die naming of Congressman R. R. Hitt for vice president. The bringing of Mr. Ilitt's name into the field was 'believed by many to be a move on the part of Speaker Cannon to emphasize his own definite refusal to be a candidate for the vice presidency.20 |lbs. Sugar... 3 cans Tomatoes 1.00 .25 BARGAINS First Japanese Army Continues Steady 3 cans Puraj)kin  3 large cans Baked Beans 3 cans Peas  .25 .25 .25 Advance. Abeel Sent to the Reformatory. Liaoynng, May 14. — The advance guard of the first Japanese army undet General Kurokt has occupied Lianshaukwang, on the road to Liaoyang. It is not making any farther advance, but Is building strong fortifications. The Russian scouts report that the Japanese movements were made with the greatest of care. New York, May 14.—James Neiison Abeel, who impersonated a Goelet and made love to Miss Eleanor Anderson, a telegraph operator, was sentenced to the Elmira reformatory by Recorder Goff in general sessions. Abeel at the best will have tTS spend at least fourteen months in the institution. Under the law he cannot serve more than Ave 4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Large Dill Pickles, per doz, .25 .10 Ont. & Western Clover Seed. 7.50 We Have them in an Up-to-Date line. Penna, Gas .. Timothy Seed 1.75 Millet Seed Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 A full line of Fresh Garden Seeds, loose or in packets. 1.50 The platform, which was adopted unanimously, gives credit to the money policy of the national administration in assisting to bring about present prosperity and pledges the party to the gold standard and the protective tariff. More money is urged for the navy, and the action of Secretary Hay in securing the "open door" iu the orient is recognized as tho greatest diplomatic achievement of modern times. Millett Seed 1.50 Newest floods. Note these Values. Reading Rock Island So. Pacific . Hungarian Grass Heed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitzer and Limburger in town at lowest prices. There was surprise here when the first news came that a cavalry force of the enemy 1,200 strong had occupied Cbauhoko, proving that they had come through the most dangerous passes of the Hum mountains on the Fungwani; road or had come north through the valley of the Tuyang river on the roud leading from Haichen. Scouts coming lnD during the day reported that the enemy had advanced to Wyonjupao tasz, abc*jt six miles south of Liunshankwang.So. Ry., com. Tenn. C. & I. . Texas Pacific . Union Pacific U. S. Steel .. U. S.'Steel, pf. Wabash  years. William Drury, l lot Corset Covers, lace trimmed around neck and sleeves, worth aoo.; these for loc A Monument to Mommsen. THE LEADIN8 BROCER Berlin, Muy 14.—Friends and pupils of the late Professor Mommsen, the historian, have decided to erect a monument to him In front of the university beside the monuments of Alexander and William von Ilumholdt and Herman von Helmlioltz. Half of the necessary $20,000 has already been subscribed.RED STAR TRADING STAMPS. 1 lot Children's 15c. Muslin Drawers; special price loc T. A. DURKIN. 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Night Dresses, a regular 75c. garment t here for .soo Let the Other Fellow's Watch be The attitude of congress and President Roosevelt regarding antitrust legislation is commended, and such further legislation, state and national, as may be required is recommended. The administration of President Roosevelt is praised. LEGAL NOTICES. 1 lot Light Shirting Calico; special price 50 Wrong. Nobody will dispute the accuracy of your timepiece if you have trued up to proper running order. The twenty odd years we have devoted to the repairing of watches is sufficient guarantee that we can put your timepiece into the best possible running order. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. A Complete Line of Groceries. 1 lot Children's Dresses, embroidery trimmed, worth 39c.; these go at 20o INSTATE OF BRIDGET M'GEE, LATE OF ■" Plttston. deceased. Letters of administration do bonis 11011 upon the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make iDayiiient, and those having claims or demands to present the samo without delay to FKANK J. CllAia. Pitts ton. Ta. W. H. Gillespie. Attorney. afl.lts,23,30.7,14 Ladies' Shirt Waists; a largo assortment from use This brings the advance force directly north of the road from Tukushan, built three years ago by the Russian military authorities to connect Hiuyen with the highway to Lfaoyang. It is clear that the two Japanese armies are to advance on the RustUun position here, and (General Kuropatkln is undecided whether to go southeust and meet the enemy at the Motieu mountains or retire across the Thiatsu river, between this city and Mukden. / Turkish Atrocities Renewed. Agency for Chase ft Sanborn's Teas and Coffees. Paris, May 14.—An official dispatch to tho foreign office from Constantinople contlrm8 tho reports that Turkish troops have burned villuges throughout the Sassoun district of Armenia, killing the inhabitants. Children's Striped and Dotted Percale Bnn Bonnets, the aoe. kind; here for luc Deadlock Still Continues. Springfield, 111., May 14.—The Republican State convention reconvened this morning shortly after 10 o'clock prepared to resume balloting for the nomination for governor. The delegates will stay another day and night, if necessary. Whether there will be a break in the deadlock of the convention is beyond the vision of the human eye or mind. At a conference of Yates men, held about 10 o'clock, tho governor told them that he refused to sell out. A big force of police Is stationed on the platform. For a limited time, fine California Port and Sherry Wine for 20c per bottlo, worth 50c. Children's Lawn Caps, usually sold for 10c.: this lot yours for so STALEY, Water St. Jeweler. 1 Notice to Property Holders. Floor Oil Cloth, all widths; a yard 240 Physicians have long been looking for a harmless headache cure. It has been produced by an eminent chemist of the national capital. It is known as Bromo-Pepsin. Besides curing every form of headache almost instantly, Bromo-Pepsin is equally and as promptly efficacious in chronic and acute indigestion and the nervous disorders incident thereto. It Is effervescent and pleasant to take and may be had of all up-to-date druggists at 10 cents a bottle. It comes as a boon to mankind and womankind. For sale  Stroh's Pharmacy, a9TTSlyr \ All yards and premises must be given a thorough cleaning before May 20th. Property holders who neglect this order and whose places are found to be in an unsanitary condition will be brought before the mayor and Matting, close and heavy, attractive patterns. worth l#c.; our price ;.l2o 1 lot Leghorn Hats, untrimmed, worth 18o.: your choice 80 Marieitlea Shipping 8trike Over. i Marseilles, Muy 14.—The shipping strike is virtually over. The captains, engineers and other officers of the merchant marine have agreed to resume their duties on the shipping companies' conditions. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE We are agents forCosmCi|Dolitan Model Paper Patterns, seams allowed for; all loo The exact strength of Kuroki's army is known to the Russian military staff, but the number of soldiers landed ut Takushun has not been discovered, as the cavalry patrols of the Japanese succeeded In driving tble Russian scouts northward. fined THOMAS HINES, 13m3t Sanitary Officer. Bartel's, Fabst and Schliti Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. Lightning Hits Washington Shaft. Notice to the Public. Washington, May 14.—Colonel Symons, In charge of public buildings and grounds, reports that the Washington monument ha» been struck by llgbtalog, but was aot greatly damaged. All persons are hereby notified to desist from throwing waste paper or refuse of any kind on the street of the city, under pain of being arrested All Delivered at Tour Residence. There were 10,000 of the enemy at Siuyen on Tuesday night. The Modien pass is heavily guarded, but It is uoubt(gi jffeetbgr U»e Russians w® hj?ld. it pecialist. - C• is treating and curing vomen. Dr. J. A. O'Mal- St., Pittston. My specialty all diseases ofI ley, 46 Wllliar1 T. A. DURKIN. 46 S. Main Si Both 'phones. and fined, 13m3t JOSEPH LOFTUS, Chief of Police. 87 S. Main Si, Pittston.