Pittston Gazette

              / • / \ jjitfef0ttJJik (KaffiriHE& WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight and Wednesday; cooler in southern portion; light to fresh west to northwest winds. For the People of PIttston and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. Mfii VIHP J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 04in X JiiAlt. I DAILY EST. bt THEO. IIART 1882. PITTSTO N, PA. 1904. TWO CENTH A COPY. I Q TD A r2.1jlQ FOHTY C'KNTH A MONTH, f O X'AliiliO. REPUBLICAN HOSTS mWcMf THE RECORD OF THE PARTY brought together for the moment as the shifting sands are piled up by wind and sea, to be swept away, to be People's Store An Unusual AJkAAtftkBAA. I I i ! (Continued on page six.) Two Killed In Cleveland Fire. Cleveland, O., June 21.—Two persons were burned to death and six others inlured In a fire that partially destroyed a saloon and boarding house at 428 Columbus street. Twelve or fifteen persons were sleeping in the building tvhen the fire broke out. Secretary Root's Masterly Opening Address. Opportunity. 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 arc therefore prepared to cut prices in all staple and fancy Dry Ooods this season of the year. The appointment of standing committees followed tlie chairman's address, and adjournment was then taken for the day. It is not expected that the nominations will be made until Thursday.M'KINLEY AND ROOSEVELT Serious Automobile Accident. NATIONAL CONVENTION Koanoke, Va., June 21.—Frank Lambert, a Norfolk and Western engineer, was fatally Injured; Mrs. James Nichjls was seriously injured, and John Crawford, father-in-law of Lambert, was dangerously hurt in an automobile kccldent here. What the Party Has Done Under It seems practically certain that Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana will be the Itepublicun candidate for vice president. All doubts as to whom the convention will nominate for President Uooscvelt's running mate arcthought. to have been dispelled by the New York delegation when it decided to cast its seventy-eight votes as n unit for the senator from Indiana. Other delegations had taken similar action In a less formal manner earlier and made it clear who was the choice of the majority. These Administrations and What it Ask for Stands for in Regards to Future STEGMAIER'S f PORTER, | the most healthful and de- J licious of all summfr bever- | Ladies' and Children's Fancy OauM Vests 4c. Years. Ladles' Gingham Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes; a large stock to choose from, each 15c. Enthusiastic Scenes in Con- Chicago, June 2X.—Elihu Root's speech before the Republican national convention this afternoon, as temporary chairman, was as follows: Parsley. Parsley was used by the Greeks as a funeral plant. "To be In need of parsley" was u common euphemism for death. On one occasion a Greek army was marching out on a campaign, when four mules laden with parsley were encountered. The whole army was panic stricken and refused to go any farther. » One case summer corsets, all aim, a pair 22c. Children's ready made duck sklrta, each 59c. vention Hall at Chicago. The responsibility of government rests upon the Republican party. The complicated machinery through which tlye 80,000,000 people of the United States govern themselves, answers to no single will. The composite government devised by the framers of the Constitution to meet the conditions of national life more than a centpry ago requires the willing cooperation of many minds, the combination of many independent factors, in every forward step for the general welfare. ages. Ladies' Seersucker underskirts, well made, each 45c. A partial poll of the delegations made on the question of the vice presidency shows the following: 25c Ladles* black lace hose for 16c a pair. Ladies' muslin skirts with cambric flounce 50c. Fairbanks, 498; Hltt, 108; Wal bridge, 30; Webster, 30; Schotield, 20; Elkins, 38. Mendelssohn. ROOSEVELT UNQUESTIONABLY LEADER OF THE PARTY Mendelssohn begun to compose in hla twelfth year, and so methodical were his habits even then thnt the manuscript volumes containing his own scores of Ills works are In an unbroken series until his death. There are fortyfour of these great volumes. Ladles' black mercerized underskirts, full size, each 50c. It is the opinion of Senator Fairbanks' friends that he will be nominated by acclamation, and they are saying so. Children's $1.00 trimmed hat* duced to 59c each. Hammocks in all the newest styles, a fine variety to select from, prices from 98c up. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The President at Washington with his Cabinet, the 90 Senators representing 45 sovereign States, the 386 Representatives in Congress,—are required to reach concurrent action upon a multitude of questions' involving varied and conflicting interests and requiring Investigation, Information, discussion and reconciliation of views. From all our vast territory with Its varieties of climate and industry, our great population active In production and commerce and social progress and intellectual and moral life to a degree never before attained by any people,—difficult problems press upon the National Government. Waalilnjg In Homer's Time. PEOPLES STORE Always the Cheapest The store that keeps the Dry Goods Prices Down. Masses of the Delegates Strongly Support the President and his Policies New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. According to Homer, clothing in his time was washed by being placed In water and stamped until It was supposed to be clean.  New York, June 21, 1904. High. Ijow. Close. 12614 126 Vfe .... 19% 19% 19% ... 59% 50 50 .... 72% 72 72% . .. 95% 95 95% . .. 49Vi 48% 48% . ..80% 80'4 80% . ..122% 122% 31 30% 31 ... 30 30 30 . .. 23% 23% 23% ....130% 130% 130% ..109% 109% 109% ...149 148 148% 111 . 109% 111 ... 37 37 37 92% 92 92% . ..143% 142% 143% ... 26 25% 26 115% 115% 115% 96% 96% 96% 47% 46% 47% 21 20% 21 46% 45% 21% 21 Am Sugar .. Am lx)co .. Amal Copper Prepared under GERMAN LAWS, is Excellent lor Groceries at Lowest Prices Atchison com Atchison pfd B. R. 'T. .. B. & O. .. . Can Pacific . Olies & Ohio C. F. I. .. r GOLDS, GOUT,1 Rheumatism, Backache, etc. OR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned THE OPENING PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREAT CONVENTION GRANULATED SUGAR— "ANCHOR" 20 Pound* for $1.08 PAIN EXPELLER. BEST DELAWARE CO. BUTTER— Per Pound £3o Erie .. .. Ill Central .. L. & N. .. . Manhattan . Met St Ry . M. K. & T. Mo Pacific .. St. Paul .. Ont & West Pennsylvania Within the past, five years more than sixty-six thousand bills have been introduced in Congress. Some method of selection must be followed. There must be some preliminary process to ascertain the general tenor of public judgment upon the principles to be applied In government, and some organization and recognition of leadership which shall bring a legislative majority and the executive Into accord In the practical application of those principles; or effective government becomes impossible. Fairbanks Tendered an Ovation—Hanna's Name Arouses Nope genui  One well-known person's ietter out of many-. without Trsde Hart "lidur,1 FULL CREAM CHEESE— Brooklyn. NawYork.Jdnu«ry30fclA99. — Gentleman i I have found your"ANCHOR PAIN EXPELLER to baa most valuableramedy for Rhau- J/j maf ism.Colds and various Wuk similar complaints. CGy - HW YWKCITL Per Pound llo Enthusiasm—Root's Address Warmly Received. FRE8H VEGETABLES ALWAYS IN 8TOCK. GIVE YOUR FAMILY TWO LB. CAN BIG DRIVE BAKING POWDER—None Better, 20o good, pore 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. Right there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. Peo Gas 25c. and BOc. at all druggists or tiiroagll il\ Ad. Btchter ft Co., Sit Pearl St, New tork L 36 HIGHEST national AWARDS. J hctom mended by prominent Phy~ »ieinn», Wholetale and Retail CORN STARCH— Reading .. Rock Island .. So Pacific .. So Rwy com .. T. C. & I. .. Union Pacific . U. S. Steel .... U. S. Steel pref Wabash .. .. Per Package.. Bo 46 2VA GINGER 8NAPS— The practical governing instinct of our people has adapted tho machinery devised in the 18th to the conditions of the 20th century by tho organization of national political parties. In them men join for the promotion of a few cardinal principles upon which they agree. For the sake of those principles they lay aside their differences upon less important questions. To present those principles and carry on the government in accordance with them, they present to the people candidates whose competency and loyalty they approve. The people by their choice of candidates indicate the principles and methods which they wish followed in the conduct of their government. They do not merely choose between men; they choose between parties—between the principles they •profess, the methods they follow, the trustworthiness of their professions, the inferences to be drawn from the records of their past, the general weight rif character of the body of men who will be brought into participation in government by their ascendency. DruqgitU. Mini»tertsttc. 4 pounds for 25o SEE OUR SCREEN D00R8 AND WINDOW SCREENS. BEST IN THE CITY TO KEEP OUT THE FLIE8. PRICES THE .LOWE8T FOR THE SAME QUALITY. 87% 9Vz 87% 9% 87 Vj 9 V. 55% 55% 35% 55 35 % 35% Campbell, Rozelle & BRENNAN & ROBERTS, General Markets. ii North Main St. Next to Eagle Hotel, FLOUR—Barely steady and slow: Minnesota patents, *4 90h5.35; whiter straights. $4.80a4.95; winter extras, $3.35*4; winter patents. $5a5.30. Now York. June 2t. SHOES Webster OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT 13 AM IDEAL PLACE. WE CAN FIT MOSTLY ANYONE WITH THE LATEST STYLES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.WHEAT—Opened steady oil higher English cable (ind bullish weekly foreign statistics; following the market eased off under realizing, but inter rallied again on July, 89afD!) 9-16c.; September, W^rury's PRICES. Patent Flour $5.75 Long Hay.... .85 covering; 83%a84 5-16c Cut Hav HAY Steady choice, 95c. shipping, good to 20 lbs. Sugar • .vjw . 1.00 Evans Bros. POTATOES—Weak; new southern, tl.75a 3; Jersey sweets, per basket, $1.28al.C5. 3 cans Tomatoes. .25 STRAW- -Kasy; long rye, Jl.05al.15 3 cans Pumpkin  3 large cans Baked Beans .25 BEANS—Steady; marrow, |2.8rDa2.90; medium, $1.96a2; pea, Jl.82Vfcal.86; red kidney. J2.ffia2.90. .25 Best Patent Flour $5.75 Hay, long and cut 85 No. 1 Hay 90 20 lb. Gr. Sugar 1.00 21 lbs. A. Sugar 1.00 22 lbs. Br. Sugar 1.00 Del. Co. Butter 22 Creamery Print 25 Pail Lard 10 Pure Lard 09 Tobacco, all kinds 38 Plain Hams 12 Skinned Hams 12$ 3 Cans Tomatoes 25 Per doz 95 Canned Corn 10 46 South Main St., Pittston. EX-SECRETARY OF WAR ELIHU ROOT. WOOL—Steady; domestic floece, J8a32c. 3 cans Peas  4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Large Dill Pickles, per doz... .25 HOPS-Steady; state, common to choice, 1903, 26a35c.; 1902, £3a20e.; olds, Halle.; Pacific coast, 1903. 24aSOc.; 1902, 23a26c.; olds, UaHc. .1G Chicago, June 21.—It is a Roosevelt convention now. The change has come with the arrival of the great massD of delegates and thousands of hustling members of the Republican party from every state in the Union, whose interest and loyalty to the party has caused them to give up their time and money to see the greatest convention of the organization in ses- purpose of choosing the candidates of the party for president and vice president. Tastefully arranged around the hall was a group of American flags, on the bosom of whose folds reposed a picture of President Roosevelt. Directly over the speaker's platform was an oil painting of the late Senator, Mark Hanna, draped with American flags. Shortly after 11 o'clock tho delegates began to arrive at the convention hall. The first real enthusiasm of the convention came when Senator Fairbanks, accompanied by the members of the Indiana delegation entered the hall. Other leaders were greeted with the clapping of hands, but Fairbanks rceived a real demon- Clover Seed 7.50 For WEDDINGS C|AWA,c I For FUNERALS rlUWWl i Seed  1.75 BERF—Firm; family, $9.60al0.60; mess, J8a8.50; beef hams, J20.60aii2; packet, J9a 9.60. Millett Seed 1.50 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do muoh for yon at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.GMPEMTEI. meter «t. meter ma PORK—Firm: family, J14al4.50 clear, J13.50al5; mess, J14al4.75. short When the course of the next administration is but half done the Republican party will have completed the first half century of its national life. Of the eleven administrations since the first election of Abraham Lincoln, nine—Covering a period of 36 years— have been under Republican presidents. For the greater part of that time the majority in each house of Congress has been Republican. History affords no parallel in any age or country for the growth la national greatness and power and honor, the wide diffusion of the comforts of life, the uplifting of the great mass of the people above the hard conditions of poverty, the common opportunity for education and individual advancement, the universal possession .of civil and religious liberty, the protection of property and security for the rewards of industry and enterprise, the cultivation of national morality, respect for religion, sympathy with humanity and love of liberty and justice, which have marked the life of the American people during this long period of Republican control. Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitzer and Limburger in town at lowest prices. BUTTER—Unchanged; extra western creamery. ISc.: extra nearby prints, lflc. EGGS—Steady; fair demand; fresh nearby. 18Vfcc., loss off; fresh weHtern, 18al8V4e., loss off; fresh southwestern, 17al8c„ loss off; fresh southern, 15al6c., loss off. i sion CHEESE—Steady; fair demand; New York full creams, choice to fancy, new, 8a8%o.; Ne«v York full creams, fair to good. C%a7ttc. RED 8TAR TRADING STAMPS. Roosevelt badges galore adorn the coats of men to be seen in the streets of Chicago. They do not pose as leaders, but are the men who work with their hands—merchants, farmers and professional men who form the backbone of the party, the men who do the voting. They do not figure in parlor strategies, but are the men to whom final appeal is made. White Goods, Underwear, Etc., at Sale Prices. FRESH FRUITS—Apples, Baldwin, per double head barrel, J2.25a2.75; Ben Davis, J2.25a2.75; russet. J2a2.50; all kinds, poor to fair. J1.50a2; pears, southern, per barrel. J3aG; cherries, sweet, per pound, 10al4c.; per 8 pound basket, 40a60c.; sour, per pound. 6a7c.; par quart, Salic, strawberries, Hilton and Irvlngton, per quart, l6a 20c.; Staten Island, 8alCc.; up river, 9&14C.; Jersey. Maryland and Delaware, 5al2c. Per doz  3 Cans Peas  Per doz  . 1.10 . .25 . .90 LEGAL NOTICES. 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 nnderpriced White Garments, for women, girls and children. Cabbage, per lb  Lemons, per doz,  Oranges  Oniond, per J peck  .03 .20 .25 .20 .25 stration SEALED PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk during the Joint Session of Councils Thursday. June 23. l«04. between the hours of« and 8:15 p. in., for tho paving of Main Street from Spring Street to Butler Street and Water Street from Bridge to Main Street, with red or white vetrifled brick on a concrete base, according to plans and speculations prepared by the City Engineer and on (lie in his office. Proposals shall cover the cost of entire work and shall state separately the price for removing asphalt and cobble ntoiies. The price for grading per oubie yard and the price for paving per square yard. Including the cost of all material according to the plans and specifications on ille in the City Engineer's onlce. Bidders shall enclose with each proposal the sum of $1000, cash or ertitled check as a guarantee to execute ntract within twenty days if awarded the same. In case the bidder to whom the contract shall have been awarded omits to execute a contract within twenty days from the date of award the enclosure accompanying his proposal shall be forlleted to the City of Pittston. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. At 12:10, central time, the convention was called to order by Henry C. Payne, chairman of the national committee, and prayer was offered by Rev. Timothy P. Frost, of Illinois. At 12:20 Senator Scott presented Chairman Payne with a gavel, on behalf of the committee. Mr. Payne returned thanks in a few remarks. The call for the convention was then read. When Hanna's name, as signed to the call, was read, a burst of applause greeted it. In the presentation of the table at which Chairman Payne sits, by Governor VanSant, of Minnesota, a reference by VanSant to Roosevelt brought the convention to an enthusiastic pitch. The arrival of the general army of delegates threw cold water on whatever anti-Roosevelt feeling may have existed, and the president has complete control. The leaders wanted to put a man of their own choosing at the head of the national committee, but the president's friends made a stand and compelled the leaders to accept the choice of Secretary Cortelyou as chairman. Roosevelt himself is the leader of the party, and no one now in the convention city questions the statement. LIVE POULTRY —Dull and weak; fowls, 13c.; old roosters, 9a9V4c.; spring chickens, 18a28c.; ducks, old, lOallc,; young do., mfeaHHc. DRESSED POULTRY — Steady, but quiet; fowls, choice, fresh killed, littic.; do., fair to good, U?4al2c.; old roosters. 8c.; nearby broilers, choice, SOaSUc.; do., fair to good, 20a25c.; western do., choioe. 25a28c.; do., fair to good, 16a20c. William Drury, 12 Jc Cambric Corset Covers 10c 75c Night Dresses, 2 lace insertions down front, lace at oollar and sleeves, 60c. THE LEAOINB BROOER PRESSED MEATS—Beef In fair demand at 8al0c. per pound for ordinary to choice native sides; calves In some demand at tiaSHc. per pound for city dresaed veals, with a few selected bringing Sc.; country dressed sold at 6a8c.; mutton lower at 7a9Hc. per pound; lambs at 10a 14c.; country dressed hogs Arm at  per pound for medium to light weights. $1.00 Muslin Underskirts, 6 in. laoe ruffle, dust ruffle 50o. $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. Bunbonnets, all the best styles and colors, from 10c. Lace Curtains, 2J yds. long, 40 in. wide, worth 75c; special 45o. 15c Dotted Swiss, yours for 10c. If You Drink Beer, With the platform and the candidates of this convention, we are about to ask a renewed expression of popular confidence in the Republican party. Drink The Best The tariff plank which bears the stamp of President Roosevelt's approval and which will probably be adopted by the convention without material change, is as follows: "Protection, which guards and develops our industries, is the cardinal policy of the Republican party. We .insist oit the maintenance of this principle, but we recognize ttiat particular tariff schedules are neither sacred nor immutable. The present duties must be altered or readjusted when changed conditions and public Interests demand their alteration. But this work cannot be safely committed to any other hands than those of the army of Protection."At 12:31, Chairman Payne introduced Elihu Root as temporary chairman. At 12:32, Governor Odell, of New York, moved the approval of the selection of Root as temporary chairman, and the motion was carried unanimously. CATTLE—Supply light; market slow; choice. fV.20a8.3S; prime, |6.85a6.10; fair, $4.G5a4.90; veal calves, |R.50a5.75. Live Stock Markata. We shall ask it because the principles to which we declare our adherence are right, and the best interests of our country require that they should be followed in Its government. By Order of Councils. J. T. PLANNERY. City Clerk, HOGS-Receipts light; market active; prime heavies, mediums and heavy Yorkera, S5.40aG.45; light Yorkers, |6.»a5.40; pigs. J,V15a5.25; roughs. I4a4.60. SHEEP AND LAMBS—Supply light; market slow; prime wethers, $4.94a(.10; common sheep, WaS: choice tombs. Ittl * Pabst Milwaukee Beer. Pottevllle Porter. We sliall ask it because the tinbroken record of the Republican party in the past Is an assurance of the sincerity of our declarations and the fidelity with which we shall give them effect. Because we have been constant in principle, loyaT to our beliefs and faithful to our promises, we are entitled to be believed and trusted now. INSTATE OF JOHN TOOHEY. LATE OF Exeter llorough. deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named entate having lieen granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same, without delay, to JAMES TOOHEY. Pittston. Pa. Brlgg'e Elmlra Ale. At 12:35 Root began to deliver his speech. His voice, at the beginning, did not reach farther than the galleries, and there were calls of "louder." The speaker was frequently interrupted with applause. Root's descriptifcn of the splendid financial condition of the country was loudly applauded, as also was his statement with regard to the trusts. His reference to the departed Hanna brought the delegates to their feet. At 1:25 Root concluded bis address. Ladies' Kimonas, light blue, pink and lavender, front trimmed with white lawn, worth 50c; your choice 35c. Farmer Killed by a Bull Delivered at your realdenee In caaee Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 21.—Henry Swift, a well known farmer of Chestnut Ridge, Is dead as the result of an attack by an Infuriated bull. The animal turned on Mr. Swift in the barnyard and gored him. of 2 doz. pint bottlee. 7,14,21,28.5.12, T£8TATE OF JOHN HASTON, LATE OF -*-* Pittston. deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted tothe undersigned all iHM'sons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those haviug claims or demands to present the same, without delay, to 0. C. FOSTEK, JOHN HASTON. Attorney. THOS. HASTON. 14.21,28,5,12,11) OEOHGE HASTON. Large stock of Children's Hats at special low prices. T. A. DURXIN. We shall ask It because the character Sf the party gives assurance of good government. A great political organization, competent to govern, is not a chance collection of individuals — MAGNET 87 8. Main St., Pittston. Chicago, June 21.—The convention hall presented a brilliant scene of color when the representatives of the Republican party assembled for the Chicago Cash Meat Market. Headquarters for fine fresh meats at lowest casn prices. 45 S. Main Si Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street.