Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER INDICATIONS. ffiitls r THE HOME PAPER. y Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight; Saturday, fair and warmer; light fJ* fresh northwest to southeast w; '  fTnu -7. fWBHKLY BBTABL18H0D 1850. o I DAILY KNT. BY T1IB). 11 AltT 1882. For the People of Pltteton and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. P1TTST0N, PA., AY, JUNE 17, 1904. TWO RRNTR A mi'Y. I Q DAP" 1^*3 FOltTY C1CNTH A MONTH, f " rAUi!i&. NEW TURK CIII 111 MUG erbocUcr Steamboat company, which owns the Slocuin, to produce these DUD SOUS LOS! right flank was turned on Wednesday afternoon another brigade was coming south to the relief of General Stakelberg. General Yamoguehl telegraphs that thirty Russian officers were killed, having been found on the field; timt fifteen are among the captured nnd that onfe Russian infantry regiment lost one-quarter of its men. thM-W'M'M-. &&&■ D1  WWiW WMWWWWiWWWWWlW WWW W) JUST I THE f People's Store men. So far as tho Investigation into tlie accident lias progressed it was evident that much lias yet to be made clear concerning the inspection of the steamboat. The men responsible for this very important duty insist that they hud done their work faithfully, but there appear to be discrepancies in the various statements. One point to bo cleared is found in a contradiction concerning the life preservers. The pres« ident of the company owning the Slocum asserts that new life belts had been purchased recently for- her, whllo the manufacturer positively asserts that the preservers furnished by his concern were for the Grand Republic lind not for the Slocum. Coroner Berry declares that life preservers examined by him were in poor condition, the canvas tearing easily and the cork falling out. An Unusual THING for a hurried lunch or a C!' Opportunity. Russian* Driven Back Twenty Mile*. The fighting, which began about ten miles north of Fuchau on Tuesday, ended on Wednesday evening at Llkuanthun, twenty miles farther north, showing that the Japanese had been fighting a successful forward engagement from the beginning. It is known that at Liliuanthun, where the overwhelming defeat of Stakelberg took pluce, at least a brigade of the Japanese army had come np on the roud from Pltsewo several days before and was probably in the valleys of the lilting mountains waiting to re-enforce the Japanese divisions coming north on the railroad from Fuchau. Owing to the miserable weather and backward season New York manufacturers and mporters were compelled to sustain great losses on their stocks. We saw our chance and quickly took advantage of their distress. We are therefore prepared to cut prlceB in aU staple and fancy Dry Goods this season of the year. Heartrending Scene on the East Side. Japanese Transport Was Sunk Today five course dinner—a bottle Stegmaier's j Ladles' and Children's Fancy GauM Vests 4c. SLOCUM VICTIMS GROW IN NUMBER ALL ABOARD WENT DOWN. David Marka & Sons, New York, Makers. beer| 2 It has attained its phe- ? 9 nomenal popularity through 2 Sits perfection of QUALITY, j S PURITY AND TASTE. Both 'Phones. | Stegmaier Brewing Co * I PITTSTON, PENN'A. I | NEW 'PHONE MM | Ladies' Gingham Sunbonneta, all colors and shapes; a large stock to choose from, each 15c. THE "SWELSAK" SUIT with the ''home-shoe" at $10.to $25, label That the responsibility for the affair will be properly placed Is the determination of all officials, federal and municipal. Mr. George B. Cortelyou, secretary of the department of commerce and labor, sont Imperative orders for an exhaustive investigation into the causes of the accident and particularly Into the condition of the life preservers. One case summer corsets, all sliM, a pair 22c. It is unnounced that the Russian losses on Tuesday were between 700 and 800 dead and wounded, and on Wednesday, on the field alone, 500 were found, killed and severely wounded. The Russians were abte to carry away many of their dead and .wounded in the early part of the battle, and the Japanese commander telegraphs that their loss 011 Wednesday alone must have been 1,500. He gives the Japanese loss at 1,000 killed and wounded—a plain statement of the severity of the engagement—and as the Russians were driven from every position during the day upd practically surrounded on their rlglit flank In the afternoon the estimate of 1,500, with 300 prisoners captured in arms, will probably be found to bo moderate. /beitr, the merchant tailor oui Children's ready made duck skirts, each 59c. SACKS & BROWN. Ladies' Seersucker underskirts, well made, each 45c. 25c Ladles' black lace hose for 15c a pair. Late Estimate Places / the Dead at 800. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. News Confirmed by Ladies' muslin skirts with cambric flounce 50c. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., brokers, Miners' nank building. The Captain Erred. Ladies' black mercerized underskirts, full size, each 50c. It Is agreed by a majority of the survivors thnt Captain Van Sehaick made a desperate and heroic effort to save the lives of his passengers, but experienced rl vermeil are of the opinion ihnt the suddenness of the lire and the fright and confusion which followed Upset his judgment and caused him to rlo the very thing which he ought not to have done. It has been pointed out that there are at least three points where lie might have run the craft into shoal water and been within reach of help from shore and close to a flotilla of boats that were rushing to the rescue, but either dnzed by the situation and out of his head entirely or believing that the only salvation was to reach North Hrother island he passed Ward's island after the fire was discovered, made no attempt to run close to the Astorin shore and steered away from the sunken meadows, which the Senwanhaka sought twenty-four years ago, losing less than thirty of her passengers. U. S. Consul. Children's $1.00 trimmed hats duced to 59c each. Now June 17, 1004. Low. Close. 17% 17% 19 19 49% 49% 71% 71% ,48% 48% 80% 80% 110% 119% 30% 30% 30 30 23% 23% 130% 130% 109% 109% 147 147 119% 119% 91 % 91 % 142% 142% 25% 25% 115 115 96% 40% 20% 44% Amm Car & F Am IxDco .. .. Amal Copper Atchison copi B. R. T. .. . I). & 0  Can Pacific ... Ches'ft Ohio . C. F. I  Erie  Ill Central .. . L. & N  Manhattan Can Pacific ... Mo Pacific .. St. Paul ... .. Ont. & West . Pennsylvania . PChD Gas .. Hammocks In all the newest styles, a line variety to select from, prices from 98c up. MANY UNIDENTIFIED SIX HUNDRED MISSING RUSSIAN VESSAL ALSO DESTROYED. PEOPLES STORE Always the Cheapest mt mr r r mr *r r *r *r i mr mf '•wwwww w '•wW®^ The store that keeps the Dry Goods Prices Down. It Is the belief of the army staff here that General Stakolberg's division will in all probability be captured. The Remains of Many Groceries at Lowest Prices A CRUSHING DEFEAT. Wy "Tts W Victims Will Never Later Reports €omes From Tokio Generals In the Field Send Sad News be Recovered. to the Czar. Without Particulars. St. Petersburg, June 17.—The emperor has received an official dispatch announcing the complete defeat nt General Stakelberg. This was signed by General Kuropatkin. conceding great loss In two days' fighting, and was followed by a direct bulletin from General Stakelberg as follows: 25% 115% 97% 47 % 21 46% 21% 88% 9% GRANULATED 8UGAR— 20 Pounds for 91.08 96% 46% 2ft% 44% BEST DELAWARE CO. BUTTER— Per Pound 23e Re-ading .. .. Rock Island .... So Pacific .. Texas Pacific .. Union Pacific .. TT. S. Steel .... U. S. Steel pref Wabash  New York, Juno 17 •Up to 8:30 New York, June 17.—llrlef and somewhat conflicting reports have FULL CREAM CHEESE— this morning the bodies of 524 persons who ltDs( tlvelr lives in the Slocutn steamboat disaster had' been identified. The unidentified number 7."., and 600 21% 86% 9 21% 86% 9 Per Pound 11c Scents that wrung tho heart and been received this afternoon of another ocean disaster that has occurred in the eastern waters where war is in progress between Japan and Russia. A transport was.sunk and all on board numbering, 1,000 souls perished. "On Wednesday I Intended to attack the enemy's right flank, but Jnst as our troops bad been assigned for the purpose and were beginning to successfully envelop the enemy's right flank the Japanese In their turn attacked my right fltmk with a superior force, and t was compelled to retreat by three roads to tfle north. Our losses are heavy, but they are not yet completely known. FRESH VEGETABLES ALWAY8 IN tried the soul were enacted in the district of sorrow on the lower east side from dawn until dark yesterday. The wailing of those who had found their dead blended with the laments of those who were mourning for missing loved ones of whom they could obtain no 54 Vt 34% STOCK. persons are still reported missing. Commissioner of Charities Till ley lias issued an order that all bodies not identified this morning shall be embalmed.34% 54% 54 34% GIVE YOUR FAMILY TWO LB. CAN BIG DRIVE BAKING POWDER—None Better, 20c 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 largo and varied. stock. Right there we fill the bill' SEE OUR SCREEN DOORS AND again. Our goods are reliable WIND0W SCREENS. BEST IN THE and our prices right. KEEP 0UT THE FUE8- b PRICES THE .LOWE8T FOR THE The first news came in a press dispatch from Nagasaki, Japan, which stated that the Japanese transport, Katsono Maru had been fouled today by the Yamatokan, off Moji, and that the former sank. Campbell, Rozelle & CORN 8TARCH— John Rice, a professional diver, who lias been working at the wneck of the General Slocum, reports that, there aro many more bodies in the paddlebox of the steamer, which is now lying off Hunt's Point. The paddlebox is submerged in ten fathoms of water. trace. Par Packag*.. 60 Mourning In Hundreds of Homes. GINGER SNAPS— From hundreds of thresholds fluttered the Insignia of death. In some instances it was somber black and in others block nnd purple, but in a mn- Jority of eases It was black nnd white, showing how deeply the flames on the General Sloeum had put into the childhood of that pnrt of the city nnd how pitilessly the chill waters of Hell Gate had dealt with those who had plunged into them to escape death by burning. Flags were at half staff everywhere, and most of them were draped heavily. The fronts of clubhouses were hidden by black draperies that evinced the sympathy of their members for those who had been bereaved. Throngs were massed all $ay In front of the ecnter of information. Woe and sympathy were apparent everywhere.4 pounds for 25o "During the engagement the Third and Fourth batteries of the First artillery brigade were literally cut to pieces by the Japanese shells. Of sixteen guns thirteen were rendered com petely useless and had to be abandoned. The conduct of the troops was excellent, n large proportion of them refusing to retire until after they had been repeatedly ordered to do so. We have been compelled to abandon all our positions."Webster Later a dispatch was received by the state department, at Washington, from the United States con«ul at Nagasaki* confirming the report of the sinking of a Japanese transport and making the definite statement that the disaster was caused by the Russians and that all on board, 1,000 in number, went down. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, SAME QUALITY. New York, June 17.—-Thnt 800 persons perished In the disaster to the General filocum Is the belief of the officials who are caring for the dead and ministering to the Injured. Five hundred and sixty-two bodies have been Long Hay Patent Flour $5.75 Cnt Hay 42 North Main St. Noxt to Engta Hotel SHOES 20 lbs. Sugar 1.00 3 cans Tomatoes .25 3 cans Pumpkin  3 largo cans Baked Beans .25 .25 W^rurt/'s PRICES. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT 18 AN IDEAL PLACE. WE CAN FIT MOSTLY ANYONE WITH THE LATE8T STYLES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.The list of the missing Is about (D50, but it is probable that this will be reduced by identification of those not recovered Battle Reported in Progress. General Kuropatkln sends In detail an account of the lighting on Tuesday and Wednesday. After asserting that the Japanese forces numbered at least two army divisions, or at least twelve regiments, he says that lp Tuesday's fighting General Stakelberg's command lost the colonel of the First regiment of East Siberian rliles, Colonel Khavastounoff, and Adjutant Dragoslaff. The wounded on Tuesday Included Major General Gerngross and Captafn Krintsky of the general staff. Kuropatkin's message continues: Paris, June 17.—According to a dispatch from St. Petersburg a battle is in progress near Tsu Island, in the straits of Korea. 3 cans Peas 4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Largo Dill Pickles, per doz.. .25 Clover Seed 7.50 Timothy Seed 1.75 Evans Bros. Russian Vessel Reported Sunk Millett Seed 1.50 London, June 17.—A dispatch from Tokio this evening reports that the Japanese admiral, Kamimura, who pursued the Russian vessels which sunk the Japanese transports in the strait of Korea, caught up with and sank one of the Russian vessels off Sklmaneken, on the northern coast of Jtyian. Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitaor and Limburger in town at lowest prices. Best Patent Flour... Hay, long and cut... No. 1 Hay  20 lb. Gr. Sugar  21 lbs. A. Sugar  22 lbs. Br. Sugar  Del. Co. Butter  Creamery Print  Pail Lard  Pure Lard  Tobacco, all kinds... Plain Hams  Skinnod Hams  3 Cans Tomatoes.... $5.75 The street before St. Mark's German Lutheran church was packed. Hundreds went In and anxiously asked for information. Fathers were there looking for wives and children; mothers sought husbands and little ones; boys and girls entered with streoming eyes and pale foces and besought the police to (ell them something of the fate of their fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters. Seldom were the police and tlio church officials able to supply any information that would give these anx ious Inquirers even a ray of hope. .85 .90 46 South Main St., Pittston. . 1.00 . 1.00 . 1.00 . .22 For WEDDINGS E|Am«ap* V ForFUNEBALS "Twenty oUlcers, whose names at present are unknown, were also killed or wounded on Tuesday, besides 311' soldiers, of which the First regiment of Siberian rifles lost twelve officers RED STAR TRADING STAMPS. .25 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) i J-B-CARPENTER. emu IT. eiitiimri Details of Previoils Disaster. .10 Tokio, June 17.—The survivors of the Japanese transport Milachi Maru, which was sunk by the Russian warships. have arrived here. They say a shell struck the engine room of the vessel, killing men. Captain Campbell, the English commander, jumped overboard and is missing. The chief engineer was killed on the bridge. Colonel Esuchf, commander of the troops, and other officers committed suicide. .09 LEGAL NOTICES. .38 .12 124 »nd 200 men and the First brigade of artillery six officers and fifty men." Dead wagons coursed through the streets, distributing bodies that had been Identified in the morgues, police stations or on North Brother island. Some carried as many as six bodies at a time. From door to door they went, distributing their grim burdens. Oro\yds followed these vehicles In their slow progress as they unloaded upon family after family their meed of the widespread grief. Out to the streets from houses came the sobs and exclamations of anguish of those who had been waiting for hours to receive those dear to them. Everywhere oNieks were white and eyes were wet. THOUSAND JAPS DROWNED SEALED PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals will lie received by the City Cleric during the Joint Session of Councils Thursday. June 23. hum. between the hours or K and H:1S p. m.. for the paving of Wain Street from Spring Street to Butler Street anil Water Street Kerry Bridge to Main Street, with red or white vetriltud hrlek on a concrete hose, according to plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer and on file in nis office. Proposals shall cover the cost of entire work anil shall state separately the price for removing asphalt and cobble stones. The price for grading per cubic yard and the price for paviiiK per square yard. Including the cost of all material according to the plans and specillcations on (lie in the City Engineer's office. Bidders shall enclose with each proposal the sum of $1000. cash or certified check as a guarantee to execute contract within twenty days if awarded the same. In case the bidder to whom the contract shall have heen awarded omits to execute a contract within twenty days from the date of award the enclosure accompanying his proposal shall \)e forlleted to the City of l'ittston. The City re selves the right lo reject uuy or all bids. Per doz... Canned Corn .95 .25 White Goods, Underwear, Etc., at Sale Prices. .10 1.10 .25 .90 .03 .20 Russian Squadron Sinks Transports Per doz.. 3 Cans Peas Hitachi and Sado. Tokyo, June 17.—All doubt as to the sinking of the transports Illtacbl and Sado by the Russians has been removed. Three'hundred and ninety-seven survivors of the Hitachi have arrived at Mojl, and 153 survivors of the Sado huve arrived at Kokura. Per doz  Cabbage, per lb... Lemons, per doz . Oranges  Eggs  Onions, per £ peck We are closing out a large 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. CZAR'S ARMY ROUTED. General Stakelberg's Retreat May be .25 CAFTAIN W. II. VAN SCIIAICK Cut Off. Details obtainable from the survivors of the 111 fated transports show that the Hitachi and tho Sado met three Russian warships near Okl Island at 10 tfclock In the morning. The Hussions fired 011 the Japanese ships and stopped them, and soon afterward they torpedoed and sank the helpless transports. yet recognized nnd by others reporting safe, for in the terrible confusion anil excitement following the disaster many went to their homes without relieving the anxiety of friends. Tokyo, June 17.—General Yamaguchi, commanding the lund lines, scuds news of an overwhelming victory by the Japanese Third army division in the advance on Kaiplng, which began last Sunday night. The successful engagement of last Tuesday was followed up on Wednesday afternoon by the complete rout of General Stakelberg's army division In the Hiung valley, eighty miles north of Port Arthur. William Orury, 12Jc Cambric Corset Covers 10c Aid From Many Sources. 75c Night Dresses, 2 l«ace insertions down front, lace at collar and sleeves, 60c. Solemn vlsaged men, red eyed women and grave faced children murclTed within tile iron foncc in front of St Mark's church, laid down their contributions to the fund to mitigate the financial sufferings of those who had been bereaved and withdrew. Some of these contributions were checks for $100 apiece, others were the nickels of school children. THE LEADINB GROCER There are forty-nine injured in the several hospitals, and most of them are in a fair way of recovery. When the grand total of the dead Is made up the probabilities are that It will not fall far short of 800—the most appalling loss of life recorded in the history of marine disasters on the Atlantic. Many families have undoubtedly been wiped out for whom no inquiry lias been made and of whom there is no record in the list of missing. $1.00 Muslin Underskirts, 6 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 oolors, from 10c. Lace Curtains, 2J yds. long, 40 in. wide, worth 75c; special 45o. 15c Dotted Swiss, yours for 10c. The transport Izuml is still missing. If You Drink Beer, It is reported that the transports Hitachi and Sado carried only 1,400 men. If this is true, the loss In lives is probably less than 1,000. By Order of Councils J. T. FLANNERY, City Clerk TESTATE OF ELIZABETH LANCE WIL- M-i Hums, Lute of l'lttston, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned. all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those haying claims or demands to present the same without delay, to J. N. ANDERSON. FRANK E. BHIFFER. Attorney. IDA V. STALKY. 17.94.L8.iS.22 Drink The Best The Russians left 500 killed and wounded on the field, 300 men in arms were taken prisoners and 14 quick firing guns captured after the batteries handling them had been annihilated. At dusk on Wednesday the Japanese had turned the right flunk of the Russians and wero developing a similar movement on the left flank when General Stakelberg's center broke, and what was first un orderly retreat developed into a rout. The last bulletin which has coitio uunounceu that tye Japanese cavulry was pursuing the Russians on Thursday morning. The transports, however, had many horses and large quantities of supplies on board. Ilev. I)r. George O. F. Haas, the pastor of the church which conducted the ill fated excursion, is prostrated at his home, 04 Seventh street. He received a severe injury to the back of the neck, and it was contrary to tho advice of the physicians at the Lincoln hospital that he left there, but he insisted upon being taken home. Many Will Never Be Found, BENNETT AUTOMOBILE RACE. It is quite certain that the bodies of a large number of the victims never will be recovered. Scores have been so burned and mutilated that only fragments of them can exist. Scores more huve been swept away by the swift tides that swirl through the race of Hell Gate, and their bodies have beeu carried up Into the sound or driven down the East river and borne sea- Ward. The hull of the burned steamboat is believed to have been cleared of most of Its ghastly cargo. Pabet Milwaukee Beer. Cup was Won by Thery, the French- Yuengllng'e Pottavllle Porter. man, at Hamburg, Today TTSTATE OF WILLIAM R. BAX. LATE OF •l-'Wost l'lttston, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted totlie undersigned, ail persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make pnyment. and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay, to J. N. ANDERSON. 10.23,30.7.11.21. WILLIAM E. BAX. Hamburg, June 17.—The James Gordon Bennett automobile race was run today. The contestants, 18 in number, were started off on their Journey of about 352 miles by Emperor William at 7 o'clock. Jenatzy, the German, led at the end of the first and second rounds, going at. tho rate of about a mile a minute. It was reported that he had run over and killed a man. At the end of the third round, Thery, thle Frenchman, was in the lead about ten minutes. Thery won the race. He drove Richard Orasler'p car. Brlgg's Elmlra Ale. Ills condition Is so serious that the friends who are with him have not dared to tell him that his wife is dead. Mis wife's body has been Identified by the assistant pastor of the church, but that of his daughter, Gertrude, has not yet been found. Ladies' Kimonas, light blae, pink and lavender, front trimmed with white lawn, worth 50c; your choice 35c. Delivered at your residence In casee of 2 doz. pint bottles. Four brigades of Infantry, comprising 12,000 men; three regiments of cavalry and eight batteries of artillery—In all about 17,000— represented the Japanese force in action, but there was a considerable reserve numbering two brigades. The Husslan forces are estimated ut 20.000 and at the time the Notice to Painters. Large stock of Children's Hats at special low prices. Bids are Invited for the painting of the exterior of the Pittston hospital, old work one coat and new work two codts of standard quality lead and oil paint, colors same as before. T. A. DURKIN. The inquest into the disaster will be opened on Monday. No member of the crew except those obtained Wednesday can be found by the coroner, although be sent a special request to the Knlck- The clergyman's mother-in-law, Mrs. O. E. Hansen, and his wife's sister, Mrs. William B. Tetemore, and her three-year-old son, Herbert, are among the missing. — MAGNET 87 B. Main 81, Pittston. 45 8. Main Bi Both 'phones. to Pittston Hospital. Address bids before June 30, 1904, 16J4 Corner Dock Street.