Pittston Gazette

              C WEATHER INDICATIONS. f (THE **0»fE PAPER. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for " the People of Pltteton and Vicinity. Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight; cooler In the northern and western jwrtions; Sunday, fair ami cooler; fresh southwest to west winds. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. ( WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1880. 1 DAILY EST. nr TIIEO. HA Hi' 1882. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1904. TWO CENTS A COPY. I L! D Ap FOI1TY CENTS A MONTH. f " JTAljJtliO. ory to the evacuation of JJaoyang, ylth the additional hope of injuring lie city as a future Japanese base." The opinion prevails in the Japanese •apitnl that tlie Itussian casualties in die recent lijrhtiiii; will reach .'t«).«HJK». ' \Je the llujshin losses of Aug. 31 \Sept. 1 are given In official reports i0* ) wmi killed or wounded. Talks FIGHTING CONTINUE across tlie Till are supporting General Ivanoff. whp is lighting a battle on the east side or the railroad near Yenthal with General Kurokl's right and center. General Kurokl's left still remains south of the Tal river and northeast of Liaoyang, holding a position in the slopes of the Slieng mountains, which will prevent the Russians from moving out of Liaoynng toward the east. "L" ROAD MEN TO STRIKE I THERE | The School Bell Will Soon Be Ringing With Advertisers New York Threatened With a Is no biliousness in "He wlio by his trade would rise; Must either bust or advertise." Transit Tie-up. —From PoOr lilohard's SuyiiiKs. Stegmaiers' The report from Marshal Oyama that he was engaged on Thursday with the Russian center would indicate tliAt at least a portion of ICnropatkin's army was still on the south bank of A Despeiw Contest LARGE FIRE IN MEMPHIS GLOOM AT ST. PETERSBURG QUESTION OF UNIONIZING. for Liao Yang. the river. It is not yet definitely stated that the Japanese have occupied Liaoynng. The Government Withholds Dispatches. BEER People Fear the Worst. Unless August Belmont Recedes From His Position Employees Say Wheels on Elevated Lines of City Will Cease to Turn Next Tuesday. Here's a special bargain to open school days with St. l'etersburg, Sept. 3.—There is not a ray of light here upon the war. This is the gloomiest time St. l'etersburg has known since Togo's tirst success at I'ort Arthur was Hashed to this city. The government either has no fresh news or the dispatches are of such a character that it is deemed best not to make tlieni public even In skeleton form. Yesterday afternoon It was announced that a belated dispatch from Genernl Kuroputkln on Thursday night would be made public at 12 o'clock. After waiting until nearly all St. l'etersburg had gone to bed the war oflleB announced there was 110 news from the front that would be made public. Six Large Buildings Were Burned—Loss Will Reach $1,000,000 JAPANESE GAINS REPORTED. 2 The boor that makes you J ? bilious is what we call a 2 « "green or young beor"—it is * 2 a beer that is marketed too § » soon—insufficiently aged. 2 2 Stogmaiers' Beer is stor- J y ed for months in refrigher- 2 1 ated rooms—Ave keep it there 2 * in ulass enamel-lined tanks £ 2 until it is properly aged; of 2 Z course this adds to the cost 2 * of the brewing; otherwise we J 1 could sell it as cheap as the 2 2 "other fellow." A visit to $ ▼ the brewery will convince ~ 2 you as to the above state- i| 2 ment, J | v 2 f Stegmaier Brewing Co j BATTLE OVER THE STATION Kuroki Wins Heights and Will Control New York, Sept. 3.—Strikes on all the elevated roads in Manhattan and the Bronx oil next Tuesday loom in Bight. The Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen by a unanimous vote have decided to quit work unless their demands for a union scale of wages in the subway are granted at Children's Slack Bibbed Hose, 12'4c pair. Railroad, It Is Expected Tokyo, Sept. .1.—It is expected that the main strength of Field Marshal Oyaina's forces to the southward will succeed today in crossing the TaUriver. General Kuroki yesterday captured a portion of the heights commanding Heiyingtal. and it is hoped that lie will dominate the railroad today. Memphis, Tenai., Sept. 3.—Fire Fire started at one o'clock this morning in the building of the Oliver Finney Grocery Co., and the flames spread rapidly to the neighboring buildings. Within a few hours six large business buildings had been ruined, causing a loss that it is believed will reach fully a million dollars. Russian Dispatch Says Japs Were Repulsed The Russians appear to lie gathering Rt Yentain colliery, northeast of Liao- J-ang. An elegant quality with double knee, comes in all sizes,a nd guaranteed good wearers. I t is an unusually good bargain. . The Japanese are confident thnt they liave already swept back the strong Russian force with which tliey have been engaged, and it is probable thnt when the details are known it will be found that a great tragedy has been enacted along the Tai river. This was n severe blow to the army officers and those in official life who were prepared to hear of reverses, but had not toned themselves up to a point where they could conceive that the government had news,too bad to make, public. A Royal Betrothal Berlin, Sept. 3.—The newspaper Tageblatt announces the betrothal of the German Crown Prince, Frederick Wilheltn, to the Duchess Cecilio of Mecklenburg Schwann, sister of the TOKIO REPORTS ARE HOPEFUL PEOPLE'S STORE, The river is flooded and cannot be forded. General Oku, in command of the Jnpanese left army, has directed his energies to forcing the Russians to tiie river, and it is probable that many were drowned there. Following the announcement that General Kuropntkln's dispatch of Thursday would not lie given out came another from the general staff that not a line had been received from the seat of war during the day or night. The only construction that could be put upon this is that flic communications have been cut north townrd Mukden and that General Kuropntkln's army, like that at Port Arthur, is cut off from all outside resources. The very worst is feared here, but there is still a dogged confidence in General Kuropatkin. It is believed that his abandonment of IJnoynng, if true, was caused for strategic reasons. There is no proof that the bulk of his army has retired from I.iaoyang, and it Hs regarded as more probable that he was compelled to send his left wing across the Tai river hurriedly iu order to meet the flanking movement of Gen- reigning grand duke. \ « NEW 'PHONE 5152 St. Petersburg Officials Says Liao Yang will be Abandoned Unless Victory is Won Immediately. Worcester, Mass., Sept. I!.—Senator Hoar hangs ito life with grinr persistence. Though making no gains, he shows no sign of relapse. Senator Hoar Hangs to Life, P1TTST0N, PENN'A. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 15 South Main Street. Pitt stou No Trading Stamp Prices Here. A private dispatch received here reports that great tires are raging at I.iaoyang. This statement is not confirmed officially. The tires are believed to result from the Japanese shelling or from the efforts of the Russians to destroy their stores preparatory to (he evacuation of Liaoynng. with the additional hope of injuring the city as a future Japanese base. 44444 -****C C******* Wl ***** Funeral of Mrs. Catherine McHale, The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Mc- Hale occurred this morning from the family 'home on Market street.. The remains were taken to St. John's church, where a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Father Jordan, attar which interment was "made in Market street cemetery. The pall bearers were: William Haggerty, Best Flour Best Groceries Best Shoes At Lowest Prices ArnrsT rklmoxt 1 Gr St. Petersburg, Sept. 3.—General Kuropatkin sends the following report: "The Japanese assaulted and captured our position near Sykwantown during the night. This morning the Russians began preparations to retake the position. The advance against General Kuroki was also begun, which was met by a strong rifle fire from the Japanese center. An attempt by the Japanese to capture the Liao Yang railway station was repulsed with great loss." ►nee. At the same time the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, embracing all the men 011 the elevated roads with the exception of the engineers, voted to stand by the other unions and to( make common issue with them against the Iiiterborough company. Unofficial estimates plnc'e the Jius- Kiuii forces in the vicinity of IJnoyang at liftecn divisions of 1D,0(K) men each.' These are probably excessive, but it is evident that numerically the Rnssians exceed the Japanese Pester McHale, Patrick Corcoran, A thony C'hurchfield, Hugh Prioe ai Do not pay high ]Drices when .you can buy the following' brands D.t ;t lower price. These brands of flour we guarantee to be the best flour on the market wit* out an exception. Michael Hopkins vByfisi I- Mf7DJ fe \ EEfcHfl The vote for supporting the ultimatum stood 3,031; against it, 31; noncommittal, 3; total, 3,0i 15. The vote was subsequently made unanimous. opinion that the Russian casualties in the recent lighting will reach :!(C.» iC m D is confidently expected in high quarters Tiie We repair guns, locks, make keys repair wringers; don't, forget Krist eral Ivurolsi when ill need Most of the news here is in the form of press dispatches from other cities announcing that the Japanese armies have overwhelmed the Russians at Llaoyang and that General Ivuroki's main army is engaging the Russian left in tlic chain of hills eakt of the railroad near Yenthai. Experts who are familiar with vlic nature of the intricate and powerful defenses constructed north of the Tal by General Yelitchko, one of Russia's foremost army engineers, believe that the Japanese are facing an almost impossible task iu attacking them, especially with divided forces. The men cheered themselves hoarse when the result of the ballot was announced, and most of them expressed themselves as against further delay in ordering the strike. Soldiers Bound for Manassas St. Petersburg, Sept. 3.—The highest military authorities here admit that it has been decided to albandon Liao Yang unless General Kuropatkin is overwhelmingly successful immediately.here. Several trains carrying the Seventy-fourth regiment of regulars from Buffalo to the IF A TUP BN CASH is welcome, a tip that means casli for all who act on it, should be Evans' Success bbl $5.5(. Butterfly,Jibl. . V... $5.50 Seal, bbl \ New Gould V Sa le on Low It seems that the Japanese avoided a I k maneuvers at Manassas, Y» scone of the military s passed §5.50 £5.50 It's Up to Belmont. through Pittston yestC on tlie Lehigh ValloD thirty ■c^.ernoon Tokio, Sept. 3.—A telegram from the front states that the Russians are gradually giving way before Field Marshal Oyama's assault. General Kuroki has succeeded, after desperate fighting, in capturing an eminence overlooking the railway. The only tiling that can prevent n complete t it' up of t he Dvated roads is an unqualified surrender 011 the part of August Ilelinout ami the making of the subway a union and not a nonunion road. That the Interborough company does not intend to recede from its position was iffide apparent when E. 1'. Bryan. general manager of the subway company, a ltd Frank Ilediey, general superintendent, called on Commissioner McAdoo and asked for police protection in case of a strike. re were You innst cash an opportunity to make it of any use to you, and our store is the spot of spots to carry on this profitable business, because we offer a forest of chances for value seekers, etc. also welcome containing about ti50 men, a number of hors»e» and the regular paraphernalia, of thtD companies. The trains go to Philadelphia over the IxDhigh anil from there on the B. & O. to Washington, thence on the South- Still going on. Call and we will give you some bargains that you are sure to buy. See our windows. St. Petersburg, Sept. 3.—The war department announces that communication with Liao Yang has been cut off. Nothing has been receivod regarding the operations there since Thursday. crn BRENNAN & ROBERTS, 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 bo had of all up-to-date druggists at 10 cents a bottle. It conies as a boon to mankind and womankind. For sale by Stroll's Pharmacy. aSTTSlyr Child's Oxfords, were 75c and $1 00, now  Girls' Oxfords, were §1 and $1.25, now  Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.25 50c Higgins and Bruce. 42 North Main St. Noxt to Eaifle Hotel New York. Sept. H.— It is announced on good authority that the tentative slate of the Republicans of this state is Francis \Y, Higgins for governor, SI. Linn Bruce for lieutenant governor and Frank S. Black for temporary chairman of the state convention. 75c Now that the men have put their unmistakable stamp of approval on the calling of a strike the question of ways and means passes from tin- local officers to tiie chiefs of the international C7\rury's PRICES. Tokio, Sept. 3.—It is believed that Field Marshal Oyama succeeded in crossing the Taitse river this morning with the main body of the Japanese army. The Russians appear to be concentrating in the vicinity of Ten Ts'i coal mines and it is likely that the main fight will occur here. now 75c Ladies' Oxford?, were $1.50, a bargain §1.10 a ssoriations, Men's Oxfords, while they last, were $1.50, now $1.00 Others too numerous to mention. New York Life Official Dead It Ik the d-lty of the international officers to make a final attempt to adjust the difficulties amicably. Failing in that a strike will be called. Honoat Weight. Honest Goods, is our Motto. 19 lbs. Gr. Sugar $1.00 20 lbs. A. Sugar $1.00 21 lbs. Br. Sugar $1.00 Seabright, N.J., Hept. 3.—Dr. Ilenry Tuck, vice president of the New York Life Insurance company, is dead, after a long illness. Dr. Tuck was born in Barnstable, Mass., in May, i*U2. He was a graduate of Harvard college and tbe Harvard Medical school. London, Sept. 3.—The Japanese legation gives out an official Tokio dispatch from Field Marshal Oyama, regarding the situation about Liao Yang. It indicates that all of General Kuropatkin's forces have not yet crossed the Taitse river. The Japanese right, under General Kuroki, is reported to have taken several Russian positions beyond the river. The dispatch adds that the enemy are still offering some resistance outside of Liao Yang. Evans Bros. It is said one more conference will be asked with August Belmont by tin? representatives of the men. From the action of Messrs. Bryan and Iledley in asking for police protection the labor leaders do not think there Is anychance of the Interborough company acceding to their demands. When this refusal Is made the International leaders will order the strike. Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... Apples, per bushel.. . Tomatoes, per basket , (iOc ,25c 00c Eat Bohan's pies and bread MARQUIS OYAMA 44 and 46 South Main St. direct assault upon Liaoyang itself, but devoted their energies to the troops outside rlie city and an effort to cut off tbe Russian retreat. Linoyrmg is strongly fortified, and it is probable that the Japanese will not attack the city directly until they have succeeded in isolating it. Should tbe Russians abandon Liaoyang the Japanese will Jonec of Arkansas to Advise. Special Low Rates to St Via the Nickel Plate road. Permitting stop off nt Chicago without additional cost. For full particulars see local agents or nrite R. E. Payne, general agent. 291 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. T-T-S-tf Louis. 25c New York, {Sept. 3.—Announcement Is made at the jmtional Democratic headquarters that former Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, who was chairman of tlie national committee during the past 'eight years, will he connected with the committee in an advisory capacity, lie will not he assigned to any special work or department, but it is expected that he will come to New York and remain where he ean he consulted and give the committee the benefit of his experience. Del. Co. Butter Pure Lard.... Pail Lard. Cooking Butter ,21c ,10c lie 124c For WEDDINGS I For FUNERALS ■ SUlfBrS i Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B-CARPENTE8. ehtirst. ehter eqrq It is the general opinion among the men that the strike will be ordered 011 Tuesday about 5 o'clock. Rome, Sept. 3.—A telegram from Tokio .states that t'he casualties at Liao Yang amounted to 50,000 in killed and wounded. Full Cream Cheese Sweitzer Cheese 15c 11c of course enter Donnelly Calls Out Butchers, Campbell, Brick Cheese BJc Chipped Beef.... 12c, 15c, 25c IJ lass Chipped Ham 15c EARLY MORNING ATTACK. Chicago, Sept. 3.—Following his appeal to the people to abstain from eating meat while the Strike lasts. President Donnelly has taken steps to call out every butcher in the country who is under the jmjsd lotion of tluD Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Workmen. The men handling (he dressed product have been given until Tuesday night to empty the cooling rooms of dressed carcasses, and after that date they pre required not to handle meat in any capacity. The order will affect about -7,CxtO men should they all respond to it, which is deemed doubtful. GLOOM AT ST. PETERSBURG Rozelle & A FEW OF OUR Government Withholds What Little News it Has From the Front. Japanese Attempt to Prevent Russians Ham Loaf  Veal Loaf  Chicken Loaf.. Potted Tongue Potted Ham... 10c 10c 10c 10c 10c MANY SPECIALS From Crossing the Tai Webster The lack of definite information from the seat of war continues, and nothing further regarding the situation at LlaoyaiiK is known beyond the fact that Kuropatkin has withdrawn the main portion of his forces to the north or right batik of the Tai river and that, according to the latest advices, the action is still in progress. Haicheng, Sept. 15.—A great battle raged all of yesterday west of the rail"road between Shallng and Liinoyang, General Oku's forces to prevent three divisions of the Russian army from crossing lite Tai river. General Nodzu's batteries on the south and west of IJaoyang have swept the defenses of that city and have prevented a force estimated at between {10,000 and 100,000 from assisting the retreating Russian forces bent on the relief of General Kuropatkin. Trains Running in the Subway New York, Sept. 3.—-In anticipation of a strike on the "I " lines, t'he Interborough Rapid Transit Co. began operating trains through the subway last night on schedule time. In case of a strike on the "L", as seems probable, the subway will be thrown open to the public. We are cleaning out the entire stock of summer goods. The prices will do it. 19 lbs. Sugar 1.00 Best Dairy Butter William Btusy, 4 doz. Sweet Pickles 1 lot ladies' white lawn and colored shirt Waist, all that sold for 50c, 75c and $1.00; your choice 25c. Ladies' Wrappers, nicely trimmed with braid over shoulders, and deep flounce, the 98c kind; yours for .50c 1 lot ladies' Kinionas, 50c kind; Sour Pickles, per doz 10 Sliced Boiled Ham, per glass .15 Chip Beef, per glass, 15c and 25o Leading Grocer of Wyo Valley, 11-13 SOUTH MAT"N ST. Warehouse on Charles Street There is disinclination in St. Petersburg to believe that IJaoynng bus been abandoned, and at the same time it is declared that the position Ivuropatkin now occupies is the one he had prepared and fortified and where he lias all along planned to make his second stand, instead of dllVctly in and around ffJaoyang, with the river at his hack, as has been believed. It is thought by Russian experts that in attacking Kuropatkln'w present defenses the Japanese are facing an almost impossible task, especially with their forces divided by the river. Rocsevelts Hold Picnic, Oyster Bay, Sept. 3.—The President and his family are today enjoying an old-fashioned picnic along the shore of the spund. No visitors are expected ai Sagamore Hill until next week. Two Killed by Elevator's Fall Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs .25 The battle began before dawn, and two ambulance trains tilled with Japanese wounded have come in here. The fighting has been desperate, and it is believed that General Oku's forces will either drive thousands of the Russians Into the flooded Tai river or compel their surrender practically in sight of a greater Russian force cooped up in Liaoyhng by General Nodzu's enormous force of guns. Chicago, Sept. 3.—Two people were killed mill six seriously injured by the falling of no elevator in the store of Sears, Roebuck &vCo. here. The passenger elevator ordinarily used in the building was out of repair, -and the freight elevator was used during the liny by tiie customers and employees. Willie a load of passengers were being carried up the cable parted, allowing the elevat6r with its load of ten people to fall three stories. Rice, 3 and 5 lbs .25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz Quart Mason Jars, per doz 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. Jelly Glasses, per doz  Fine Brick and Limburger Cheese Fresh Vegetables every morning. .45 .50 .05 .25 now; 1 lot ladies' 18c Ribbed Vesta, nicely trimmed with deep la«ja at neck and sleeves, and silk tape; here for 10c 35c Bethlehem Fair, JBartel's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases .$1.00 Feed, per 100 lbs $1.20 Pabst Bottled Famous Milwaukee Beer, 2 doz. cases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock, per pk .20 Pare live Whiskey, full quart bottles 76c to $1.50 Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees at same price you are paying for inferior quality. Bass's Ale, Guiness's Stout. Dairy Butter 21 The fair at Bethlehem after a long period ot prosperity has assumed proportions of colossal size, 'n every branch one.finds the details minutely carried out and the show is in every way most complete and interesting. The Vegetable show will be without equal; the cattle and live Stock division has fine entries galore. The midway and entertainment features are the finest procurable, and with the cartful attention for which the Bethlehem fair management is noted, will make this season's exhibition well wo tli visiting. The fair will be run from September 6 to 9, and during that time the New Jersey Central will sell reduced rate tickets to Bethlehem for the event. 27al0 1 lot 30c and 50c Corsets; sale price lOo Wo Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. 1 lot best cotton batts, about 10 cases, worth 10c; for few a days 5c 1 lot oiled opaque window shades, worth 25c; these go at 19c 1 lot silk floss sofa cushions, all sizes, from 2oe Advices reaching Tokyo say that the Tai is Hooded and cannot be forded, nnd therefore, as pointed out in dia- General Oku has in action Eighth and Eleventh divisions, comprising eight regiments of infantry, three of artillery and two of cavalry, estimated here at 32,000 fighting men, against a demoralized army said not to exceed three divisions, or about 4."D,000, as the Uussians figure their brigades. In the ilawu attack Oku's infantry captured the slopes south of Slialing and, his artillery breaking the Russian center, compelled a rapid retirement, which did not permit the -Russians to take their heaviest guns from the north side of the Slialing hills. Parker Will Not Leave Rosemount, Esopus, N. Y., Sept. 3.—A statement- Is made to the effect that Judge aud Mrs. Parker have canceled their arrangements for a St. Louis trip.- It is now announced that Judge Parker in all probability will not leave Hosemouijt ugain.durltig the campaign. LEGAL NOTICES. patches from St. Petersburg, "the river itself becomes an important factor in the general scheme of Russian de- WTATE OF ELLEN KEltN. LATE Ol- Exeter Borough, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to t he undersigned. all persons Indebted tosaid estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay, to GERTRUDE K. DAVIS. N W. I. HIBB8. Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets, all fens* styles, from Dispatches from both Russian and Japanese sources Indicate that the troops on both sides arc Jaded and weary after the many days' lighting, and it is pointed out that in consequence a temporary bill In the active struggle would not lie surprising. Itn'd and Domestic Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. Elegant assortment of Kimonas and Cushion Handkerchiefs.. .10c American Murdered In Mexico. We are agents for Cosmopolitan Paper patterns, all 10c 1 lot Matting, 18c yard, while it lasts Ho Mexico City, Sept. 3. -Charles IIosklis, an American, has been murdered In-a lumber jCtinip near Tettosicpie, in the stat» of TaplBco. The local authority* are Investigating the matter. T. A. DURKiN. a2",a3.i(i,li.'it.ol,8 Executors. SEALED PROPOSALS 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones Corner Dock Street. A dispatch received at Tokyo says that great 11 res are raging at Liaoyang. "believed to result from Japanese shelling or from the efforts of the Russians to destroy their store* preparft- A rear guard action toward the river was in furious progress when the last of the -wounded arrived here at 8 o'clock in the evening. Of the famous Pittston Dye Works, has opened a branch office at Messick's market, 59 S. Main. All work properly done. 26Alm J. H. Compton, For the erection CDf a four room frame sehCxil building at Duryeu. Pa., will lie received by noon. Sept. 15th. tfei. addressed to A J Thompson, Box 151. Sec'yof the school board. Duryea, Pa. I'lttns and apeeilleatlotifi can be received from Thomas I'odmore, architect, \\ ilkebljurre, I'ti, s.j-i D — MAGNET Scissors and lawn mowers sharpened at Krise's/ The Russian forces that- have gone Subscril'i for the Gazette. 87 9. Main St, Pittotoa,