Pittston Gazette

              stD WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. ? Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Cloudy tonight; rain in the southern portion; Saturday, partly cloudy and warmer; fresh east to southeast winds. For the People of Pittaton and Vioinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. BY THEO. UAIIT 1882. P1TTST0N, PA., ►AY, JUNE 1 ', 1904. „ TWO OF,NTH A COrY. I Q TD A FORTY CENTS A MONTH. I © JrAuIiO. KNOX 18 TO SUCCEED QUAY Talks People's Store RUSSIANS ARE FORCED BACK it is believed will prove of assistance to the Russians, as the roads are all becoming heavy and the ditches are filling with water. Wet weather is also likely to cause sickness among the Japanese. SATOLLI WELCOMED. 11 With Advertisers Cardinal on His Arrival Says He Hai ORDER No Mission. An Unusual New York, June 1(1.—Cardinal Sutolll was a passenger on tin- steamer Princess Irene, which lias arrived herefrom Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar. a case of The Last Stroke Counts. Lost Three Officers and 100 I,;ao Yang, Manchuria, June 10.— It is learned that General Kuropatkin cting reinforcements. As soon « arrive ho will advance from .rtO-Yang. Important developments, ii is said, may then be, expected. Chosen For United States Senator From Penn'a. Many an advertisement which apparently does not sell a dollar's worth of goods may do many a dollar's worth of good, for It brings the customers nearer and nearer to the establishment, and the next advertisement may bring them in. "The last stroke makes the horseshoe." The others were merely preparatory.—Benjamin Wood. Stegmaier's Opportunity. Cardinal Hatolli was welcomed down the bay by an enthusiastic body of clergymen on the steamboat Sea Gull and conveyed from the dock, after the vustoms officers had expedited the ex- Kmlnatlon of his baggage, to the arclileplscopal residence at Madison avenue and Flfty-flrst street. The cardinal Is accompanied by a cousin and other Men at Salmatze. Owing to the miserable weather and backward season New York manufacturers and mporters were compelled to sustain great losses on their stock*. We saw our chance and quickly took advantage of their distress. We are therefore prepared to cut prlceB in all staple and fancy Dry Goods this season of the year. BEER BATTLE ON Mv ROAD Russian Ambassador Shot PRESIDENT ACQUIE8CENT. Berne, Switzerland, June 10.—V. V. Jadovski, Russian ambassador to Switzerland, was fired at by an unknown man this afternoon, the bullet striking him in the hand. His assailant was arrested. An Attempted Landing of Japanese Troops at Senyuchcn Preceded by a Coast Bombardment by Squadron of Seventeen Warships. [ f ' Sent Home To-day. Attorney General Decides to Accept Don't Stop Advertising. Appointment and Quit Cabinet, Af- No business was ever advertised so extensively that It would carry Itself by the momentum It had attained. Tho fastest express train stops after awhile If tho steam Is cut off -unless It Is going down hill all the way.—Class Advertising. Ladies' and Children's Fancy Gauze Vests 4c. ter a Long Distance Conference— These are warm days and there is nothing More Refreshing, More Healthful on a warm day than a glass of Ladies' Gingham Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes; a large stock to choose from, each 15c. IJaoyang, June 10.—'The Russian Russian Scouts in Fight Choice a Surprise to Politicians. force ut Sniuuitze was commanded by General KrhofT, who engaged the Japanese advance at a. in. on June 7. The Russian infantry advanced steadily, pushing tiie Japanese from their position, but their attack gradually developed strength, and the Russians, finding themselves In the presence of overwhelming force, retired in good order. Their losses were three otlicers and about 100 men killed or wounded. Russian observers think the Japanese Iviao Yang, June 10.—Russian scouts were attacked near Siu Yen, southwest of Feng-Huang-Cheng, yesterday. After severe fighting that lasted two hours, the Japanese made an enveloping movement and the Cossacks retreated, losing one killed and 21 wounded. 1 I 1, Harrisburg, June 10.—C iovernor One case summer corsets, all slxee, a pair 22c. Pennypacker today appointed Attorney General Knox to fill the unexpired term of the late M. S. Quay in the Children's ready made duck skirts, each 59c. » Stegmaier's UTAH DELEGATION DIVIDED. Absolutely Pure Beer Ladies' Seersucker underskirts, well made, each 45c. United States Senate and announced Two For Hearst and Four Against. (hat he would not call an ej.'ra session of the Legislature. Question of Polygamy Ignored. 25c Ladles' black lace hose for 15c Death of Miss Lena Morton Suit Lake City, June 10.—'The state Democratic convention 1ms finished its work and adjourned. The fix delegates from Utah to the DemoJbitic national convention will go unlnstvuetcd. Four of the six. it is understood, are against William It. Ilearst, with n leaning toward Judge l'arkcr as lirst choice. Two delegates probably will support Hearst. Mail or telephone your order direct to the brewery and it will receive prompt attention. Both 'phones. Ladles' muslin skirts with cambric flounce 50c. a pair. Paris, June 10.—Miss Lena Morton, daughter of Former Governor Levi P. Morton, of New York, who has been critically ill for the past few days of Mood poisoning, following an ope; at'on for appendicitis, died at mid- Philadelphia, June 10.—Attorney On crnl Philander C. Knox lias been selected to 1111 the neat In the United States senate made vacant by the death of Matthew Stanley Quay. 11c wlll serve by appointment of Governoi Pennypacker until March 4, anil unless political complications should arise he will be elected for the full term by the legislature, which meets In January, 1005. It in expected that Attorney (Jenera! Knox will remain In the cabinet until December. Ladies' black mercerized underskirts, full size, each 50c. Children's $1.00 trimmed hats reduced to 59c each. lost more, Japanese are reported as attempting a debarkation north of Senyuchen from ten transports protected by two warships.Stegmaier Brewing Co Hammocks In all the neweot styles, a fine variety to select from, prices from 98c up. mghi Artillerymen who took part in the lighting with Samsonoif on June I! say that the Japanese artillery was decidedly poor, many shells did not burst and the shrapnel was badly timed. Itusslan soldiers therefore think that the Japanese artillery Is evidently not so terrible as lias been reputed. The Japanese had marked measured ranges In front of their intrencliments. CARDINAL SATOLLI II j» NEW THONE M52 *  PITTSTON, PENN'A. Mrs. Phipps to Fight For Children, For some time before the convention opened it seemed almost certain that u bitter factional tight would be waged over the question of instructions to the national delegates with regard to the polygamy question. One faction, led by Hrighnm II. Huberts, were outspoken in their demands that the delegates be instructed to light any antipolygamy plank In the national platform. Another faction strongly favored the adoption of a plank in the state platform similar to that adopted b.V the Idaho Democratic convention, demanding that the federal government take into its own hands the suppression of polygamy. clergymen. He will probably remain about six montiis in the United States, having engagements in Washington and St. Louis. PROFILES STORE Always the Cheapest Denver. June 10.—Mrs. L. (\ Phipps has arrived here. Shortly after her nrrival an answer to Mr. Phipps' petition for a divorce and a cross bill were tiled. A copy of Mr. Phipps' petition for a divorce lias been served upon Mrs. Phipps' attorney She will make a big light for the custody of her two children taken from 4er in New York by Mr. 1'hlpps. The cardinal said: "I have a number of friends whom I left here in 1803. and they have been kind enough to invite me. I have absolutely no mission, and I come here purely on a friendly visit." WVMIMVM WM« The store that keeps the Dry Goods Prices Down. That the appointment has the full approval of President Roosevelt was made known yesterday by the attorney general. Groceries at Lowest Prices £*D• Mm, W fP "I was asked yesterday afternoon tvhether I would accept the appointment In case Governor Pennypacker wished to appoint me to the United States senate In succession to Senator KUROPATKIN'S REPORT. IT 18 FOR LADIES, TOO. Says Japanese Did Not Land at Sen yuchen Ne\v York, June 10.—'The czar of Russia has sent to the New York Stock Exchange a magnificent solid silver gift as a token of his Imperial appreciation of the courtesy of the exchange In listing the recent war loan. A considerable part of the loan securities was lloated in this country through the action of the Stock Exchange. The exact form of the czar's gift has not yet been disclosed, although some Idea of its size and value Is afforded by the fact that three large cases are required to hold it. Czar Remembers New Yorkers. GRANULATED SUGAR— St. Petersburg, June 10.— The emperor has received this report from General Kuropatkln: fliey Can Stop Their Hair Falling Out 20 Pounds for $140 "I asked to be allowed to consider the matter until tills morning. Quay With Herpiclde. BEST DELAWARE CO. BUTTER— Per Pound 23o "A Japanese squadron of six vessels, which was later re-enforced by eleven others, appeared on the west coast of Liautong pC*tilnstila on June 7 about 1 in the afternoon. Six of the ship.' were of the first class, the others of the second and third class and torpedo bouts. The squadron cruised in sections, bombarding various points east of Kalchau and Senyuchen, directing their tire on our posts and patrols wherever these appeared. Ladles who have thin hair and whoso hair is falling out, can prevent the hair falling out, and thicken tho growth, with N'ewbro'a "Herpiclde." Besides, Horpicido is one of tho most agreeable hair dressings there Is. Herpiclde kills tho dandruff germ that eats tho hair off at the root. After tho germ is destroyed, the root will shoot up. und the hair grow long as over. Even a sample will convince any lady that Newbro's Herpicldo Is an Indispensable toilet requisite. It tontalns no oil or grease, It will not stain br dye. Sold by leading druggists. Send toe. in stamps for samplo to The Herpisido Co., Detroit, Mich. "Tills morning I called upon President Roosevelt over the long distance telephone and laid the situation before him. asking his advice. It was finally decided by the party lenders to avoid all reference to the question, and so thoroughly was this plan carried out that no committee on resolutions was appointed, and no platform was presented to the convention. FULL CREAM CHEESE— Per Pound 11o "The president, after listening to me, said that as Pennsylvania Is such an overwhelmingly Republican stale and FRESH VEGETABLES ALWAY8 IN STOCK. BASEBALL. GIVE YOUR FAMILY TWO LB CAN BIG DRIVE BAKING POWDER—None Better, 20o 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 Btore that carries a largo and varied stock. Right there wo till the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. Results of Game* In National, American and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Boston—Cincinnati. 9; Boston. 3. STANDING-i)F THE CLUBS w. I.. P.O. w. I.. P.O. Now York 28 13 .6S3 Pittsburg. 19 22 .4Ci3 Chicago... 27 13 .675 Brooklyn, 18 2ti .t'W Cincinnati 29 15 659 Boston—16 25 .390 St. Louis.. 19 20 .486 Phlla'phla 8 30 . 211 AMKHICAN LEAGUE. At Cleveland—New York. 3; Cleveland, 2. At Detroit—Hoston, 3; Detroit. (1. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. I.. P.C- w. L. P.c, Boston 29 14 . 674 Fhlla'phln 22 19 .537 New York 24 17 .685 St. Louis.. 20 19 .61." Chicago... 25 19 .6(58 Detroit.... 15 211 .888 Cleveland. 22 17 .6CD4 Wash'ton. 7 33 .175 EASTEHN LEAGUE. At Toronto—Montreal. 1; Toronto. 0. At Uochester— IlufTulo, 9; Rochester, 3. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. h. P.C. Buffalo.... 22 9 .709 Montreal.. 14 15 .48.? Bnltlmore 21 12 .636 Provlence 1.3 19 .406 JerseyC'y 21 13 .618 Toronto... 13 21 ,388 Newark... 17 16 .515 Rochester 9 22 .290 CORN STARCH— 8ix Inches of Rain In a Day. Per Package.. 5c "The squadron ceased firing at 7 p. m. and steamed away southward. Our losses are none, nor did we Suffer miy /naterlnl damage. Slw ships reappeared south of Kwantslatung and lowered boats. Six other ships bombarded the const near Senyuchen and the town itself, but there was no landing.Saratoga, N. Y., June 10,—The precipitation during the past twenty-four hours In the lower Adlrondacks exceeds six inches. The storm which burst on this place raged for twelve hours without a moment's cessation Qnd was followed by showers. GINGER SNAPS— T. J. Yates, Special Agent. 4 pounds for 25c SEE OUR SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS. BEST IN THE CITY TO KEEP OUT THE FLIES. PRICES THE .LOWEST FOR THE SAME QUALITY. Get the Habit Tin- Blihov'a Swan*. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, "Japanese troops are concentrating southward with a front extending more than ten miles from Pulantien to Fangtslatung, in the valley of Tassakho. The palace of the bishop of Bath and Wells, England, is surrounded by a moat crossed by a drawbridge. Attached to the porter's lodge at the left side of the drawbridge is a bell, which Is placed there for the convenience of the swans, which, when they nro hungry, swim up to the lodge and ring the bell until food Is given to them. GO TO 12 North Main St, Next to Eagle Hotel SHOES B. OPPENHEIMER "A Japanese force of two companies of infantry and a squadron of cavalry advanced June 7 northward from- Fengwangeheng into the Tnfanghung district, driving In the Cossack outposts. A detachment of chasseurs and a company of infantry hastened from Ualindi to aid the Cossacks. The Japanese abandoned their attack, having lost one officer and a noncommissioned officer captured and several men killed. We had no casualties. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT IS AN IDEAL-PLACE. WE CAN FIT MOSTLY ANYONE WITH THE LATEST, STYLES. SATISFACTION GUAR* w\rury's "•S PRICES. The Clothier ANTEED I -ad Far 111 linnd In EBiiffland. Farm land In England ranges in prico from $G0 to If 120 an acre. A Sale Evans Bros. Over a Dog'a Grave, Designed to interest men who dress well on a small income. Best Patent Flour Chop and Meal.. Bran anil Midils. Hay, long and cut No. 1 Hay  $5.75 On a tombstone nt the head of a grave In one of the dog cemeteries In Paris Is this Inscription to the memory of u brave St. Bernard: "He saved the lives of fort}' persons and was killed by the forty-llrst." Hartford, Conn., June 10.—Antonio Spcrono, a life prisoner at the state penitentiary, who on Monday last was granted a conditional release by the hoard of pardons, has declined to accept the release offered him. When Informed of the condition of his release, which was that he should return to Italy, he became very much excited and said: "I cannot go back to Italy and work for 15 cents a day. I would rather stay in prison." Prison Better Than Sunny Italy 1.30 1.30 46 South Main Stf., Pittston. A kS&le of "Outposts of Cossacks on the main Liaoyang road were driven In June 7, but re-enforcements forced the Japanese to retire. Our loss during the lighting, which lasted until 7 p. m., was Captain IJatchko and two soldiers tilled and five soldiers wounded." ATTORNEY GENEKAI.I KNOX, as this appointment might, open to me a long term of public service, at tho sauie time It would tend to promote harmony among the factions of the party in the state, he thought it was my duty to accept the appointment. 19 lb. Gr. Sugar.. 20 lbs. A. Sugar.. 21 lbs. Br. Sugar. Del. Co. Butter... Creamery Prin^.. Pail Lard  Pure Lard  Tobacco, all kinds Plain Hams  Skinned Hams... 3 Cans Tomatoes. For WEDDINGS C|nMror« ! ForFUNEBALS riUlf i SmminmeB0 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CARPENTER. (Iiterst. exeter aoio Carts Wftliont Advertlaementd, ClottMinig Manchester, England, sacrifices from £12,000 to £15,000 every year by declining to have advertisements on Its cars, which are operated by the city. COSSACKS ROUTED. "Now, If Governor Pennypaclter wishes to appoint me and If my appointment will. In the opinion of the state leaders, make for harmony among the Republicans of Pennsylvania, 1 shall accept the appointment and stand for the regular election." Comprising suits of gray worsteds, worsted mixtures, fancy cheviots, blue serges, black cheviots, black thibets in double and single breasted suits, at General Rennenkampff's Men Roughly Snow I'addlngr, Tokyo, June 10.—General Yamaguchi, in command of the army lines, telegraphs that on Monday evening two squadrons of Cossacks were annihilated northwest of Samaja, that twenty prisoners Were taken, Including two olilcers, aud that the remainder of a strong division of General Rennenkampff's Cossacks were sent in flight toward Llenshan, midway between Fenchnling pass and the westerly range of the Hum mountains. Handled, Any one who is in the habit of making snow pudding will And preserved pineapple a great addition to it. When the snow Is ready pour it Into the mold until you have n good foundation, udd your pineapple and then the rest of the snow. When it is cold serve, as usual, with soft custard. Floods Along the Hoosac River. Ilooslck frails, N. V., June 10.—.' As a White Goods, Underwear, Etc., at Sale Prices. result of a heavy storm here Water and Lyman streets are badly flooded, and all the meadow and farm lands along the Iloosac river are inundated. Several warehouses are reported Hooded, and country roads are badly washed out In many places. The pumping works of the Ilooslck Falls Water Supply company are shut off by acres of water, and th£ entire system Is threatened, » Per doz... Canned Corn In these words Attorney General Philander C. Knox defined his attitude on the senatorship for which lie was proposed by A. J. Cassatt, Democrat, president of the Pennsylvania railroad; Henry O. Prick, representing the steel trust, and certain leaders of the Republican party In the state. Two hours later his acceptance was announced. . .10 . 1.10 . .25 . .90 . .03 .20 Por doz.. 3 Cans Peas Wo are closing out a largo stock of these seasonable goods. There is no room for a catalogue of details, but the store is full of splendid underpriced White Garments, for women, girls and children. Double amount of Red Star Trading Stamps. Per doz  Cabbage, per lb. Lemons, per doz Oranges........ Eggs .,  FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. B. OPPENHEIMER New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank building. Am Sugar 126% Am Car & P .... 17% A Japanese force, comprising throe companies of the First regiment, Iin perlal bodyguards, ami a squadron of tlie Fourteenth regiment of imperial cavalry, with six light field guns, was attacked In the mountains at Kavondi and retired southeast so as to meet reenforcements that were known to l«D on the road from the east and west. The Russian cavalry, 800 strong, following the Japanese infantry, were caught In the valley twelve miles north of Sainaja and surrounded. Selection a Surprise, Fight With Supposed Train Thieves. 31 N. Main St., Pittston. 9 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Onions, per $ peck 125% 126% The selection of Attorney General Knox came as a surprise to the politicians of the state. Directly after Senator Quay died his name was among those mentioned for the vacancy, but as no one came forth to support It very little was heard of his candidacy during the past week. Ills name was not considered by United States Senator Penrose, who, as chairman of the Republican state committee, along with Israel W. Durham, the Philadelphia loader, had the naming of Quay's successor. Newcastle, Colo., June 10.—A posse of ranchmen find cowboys living In the neighborhood of Garfield, west of tills place, cauie upon three men supposed to be the Denver and Bio Grande train robbers who dynamited the express car of a train near Parachute, Colo., Tuesday night, and In a battle which followed one of the men pursued was killed. The other two escaped Into Garfleld canyon and at last accounts were completely surrounded. It is thought that escape is Impossible. 12 Jc Cambric Corset Covers 10c 75c Night Dresses, 2 lace insertions down front, lace at collar and sleeves, 50c. 17% William Unity, Am Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com Atchison pfd 19% 49% 71 94% 19% 49% 70% 94% 47 79 118% 38% # 29% Campbell, THE LEADING GROCER Rozelle & $1.00 Muslin Underskirts, G in. lace ruffle, dust ruffle 50c. $1.25 Muslin Underskirt, deep cambric ruffle with four lace insertions running through, deep lace edge, dust ruffle, only 75c. 1 lot Children's Night Dresses, embroidery trimmed, only 43c. Sunbonnets, all the best styles and colors, from 10c. Lace Curtains, 2 J yds. long, 40 in. wide, worth 75c; special 45c. 15c Dotted Swiss, yours for 10c. H. II. T 48% n. & o  Can Pacific .. Chicago & Alton 79% 118% 38% Webster If You Drink Beer, Drink The Best C. F. I 29% Erie .. . Ill Contral 24% 130 24 130 "IM 143% 111% Patent Flour $5.75 A Japanese battery masked on one of the hills opened on two Cossack divisions which were making a charge upon two intrenched companies of the Imperial bodyguards, killing or wounding one-half of the command. The Cossacks were compelled to light their way northwest against the fire of a superior body from throe sides and it is estimated lost 200 In dead and wounded. Tliis was the most Important of three engagements since Sunday.Long Hay. Cut Hay.. .85 .85 L. & N. . Manhattan .. Met St Ry Mo Pacific .. N. Y. Central Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania . 109% 143% 112% 91% 115% 55% 25% 115% Wednesday atternOoliTTiowever, Henry C. Prick of Pittsburg, a director of the United States Steel corporation, came to this city and formally announced that the attorney general was a candidate for the place and that he came here In Mr. Knox's Interest. As the leaders had decided that Allegheny county, In which Pittsburg is situated, was to have the place, he thought the leaders could have no objection to the Wants Bryan to Cash In, New Haven, Conn.. June 10.—An application by Mrs. Grace lmogcnc Bennett will be heard in the probate court on June 20 asking that William J. Bryan be required to bring from New York to the Jurisdiction of the court *1 ("D0,000 In cash and to make immediate payment to her of the $78,000 special bequest which her husband, I'liilo S. Bennett, made in her favor. 20 lbs. Sugar !! I.oo 90% 3 cans Tomatoes Pabst Milwaukee Beer. 115% 3 cans Pumpkin  3 largo cans Baked Beans 3 cans Peas. .25 .25 .25 54% 55% Yuengllng's Pottsvllle Porter. 24% 114% 4 doz. Sweet Pickles .25 Brlgg's Elmlra Ale. Large Dill Pickles, per doz... .16 Ladies' Kimonas, light blue, pink and lavender, front trimmed with white lawn, worth 50c; your choice 35c. Reading 47% Rock Island .. .. 21 So Pacific .. ..47% So Rwy com 20% T. C. & 1 35 Texas Pacific .... 21 Union Pacific .... 85% U. S. Steel .... 9% U. S. Steel pref.. 54% Peo Gas 96% 95% Clover Seed Timothy Seed.. 7.50 Delivered at your residence In cases 1.75 of 2 doz. pint bottles. This Caused considerable agitation In the Pittsburg delegation, which bad already named four men for the vacancy. At first it was expected that Mr. Knox would be opposed, but after a series of conferences the Pittsburg delegation accepted Mr. Knox and the public announcement of their action Boon followed. attorney general Millett Seed 1.50 Late War Bulletins Philippine Delegates Land. Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitzer and Limburger in town at lowest prices. Large stock of Children's Hats at special low prices. Rome, June 10.—It is reported that, after two days' fighting, tho Japanese occupied Plng-Tao, at the rear of Port Arthur, from which point they bombarded the Russian stronghold. Sun Francisco, June 10.—Four delegates to the national conventions from the Philippines have arrived on the steamer Coptic. None of the delegntes Is sure of n sent. The question of recognising the delegntes will be one of the earliest problems before the committals on credentials. T. A. DURKIN. MAGNET THE 54% 34% 37% 45 B. Main Si Both 'phones. St. Petersburg, June 10.—The rainy season has begun in Manchuria. This, Wabash .. Wis Central .. 34% .. 37% RED STAR TRADING 8TAMPS. 87 S. Main St., Pitts ton. Corner Dock Street.