Pittston Gazette

              jJittafowjJPcCajcftc. p,TTST0N pA THUR5DAY, DECEMBER 15, 1904. m "FOWV ♦ WEATHER INDICATIONS. .THI HOME PAPER. forecast Until 8 p. m., tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. Friday, fair and warmer in the interior; fresh northerly Avinds becoming variable. For tht People of PMaton »«d Vicinity.. ALL THE HOME NEWE. .IWBKKLi BSTAHMHHK1D iDAILY B8T. nr THEQ. HAHT 1M«. OKNTH A CENTSA 12 PAGES. 55th YEAR FINANCIAL AND COMMIRCIAL. Uwmh Denies HI* Reported Death. All OHIO JAIL ET C/ETERA. POBT ARTHUR'S FATE Ignition. Dec. IS.—A rumor was cur. rent on .*D«.• Stock Exchange tbi* morning that Thomas W. I .aw son, of Boston, had been assassinated. NOW People's Store New York Slock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan A Co.. stock brokers. Miners' Bank building New York. Dec. 15, 1904. Notes From Business Men, Wants Lost—Black, white 'and tan setter dog with West Pittston dog license No. 270 on collar. Howard on return to J. N. Anderson, attorney, 221 Susciuehanna avenue. dl'5tf C?nd Other Mi"cr Matters. Boston,1 Dec. 15.—Thomas W. Uwson said this morning In regard to the rtunor of his assasaiuation: 'Tin not completely assassinated yet." Christmas Gifts For Everybody. Mrs. Chadwick Receives Little Consideration From Officials of Cleveland Prison. Streets Deserted, Buildings In Ruins and Not a Ship Afloat In the Harbor. High. Am Sugar i:i»% Am Car ft F .. .. 30% Amal Copper .... «« Am Loco 31 % Atchison com ..... S3}* Atchison pfd ....102% Low. Close. |J»% I2i» 30% 30% (1% 65% 31% 31% 82% 83% 101% 101% Is the time to pnt your physical condition np to the proper defensive standard against the sudden chills of winter. You can do this by taking a wice glassful of Stegmaier's For Sale—Stock in long-established drtiC store. Good will of owner, who Is a physician, but wishes to retire, thrown in. Also will rent, store, doctor's offliee, bam, etc. Rare chance for doctor who wishes to sell drugs in connection wtyh his practice. Would like to close deal on or before Jan. 1, 1905. For particulars address Republican office, Tunkhannock, Pa Fine line candy, 10c lb. Yascen's. GMftgiving made easy for aill. Nbwhere with4.ni a mi'lms of titty males— an.il certainly nowttiere else in Pittston—Ih there Bitch another collodion of useful anil original articles at such low prices. RECEPTION A BITTER ONE. SEVASTOPOL REPORTED SUNK Store open nights. Lewis, the jeweler. B. R. T. . 59% Can Pacific .. ..129 Chea ft Ohio 47% Chicago ft Alton.. 40% B. ft O  100C 99% 99% Handsome stock of ladies' and gents' rings and watches at Yaseen's, 63 N. Main. Five Indictments Handed Up by Federal Grand Jury.—Mrs. Chadwick Tolls of an Offer of Bail Which Was Refused—Remains In Jail to Be free Russian Battleship Which Escaped Japanese Shells, Being In Dock, Successfully Torpedoed After Repeatec Attacks Outside the Harbor—No Fur ther Work For Togo's -Fleet. 128% 46% 39 % 129 46% 40 Malt The question of the hour is— C. F. I. . 44% 43% 43% Substantial Christmas gifts at Leibson's. t What shall I give? Let us help you solve this problem. I« ft for the little folks? A toy, a book, or a doll? Our maimimoth toy department was never so complete as it is this year. Santa Claus has made tihls stare h'is headquarters again a!® usual. 15-2t Erie - 36% 35% 35% From Annoyance. Wanted—Reliable men for Pittston. Avwca, Mihvaukle, Wyoming and othei towns and mines. Apply to L. A. Jones, Wyoming Valley House, after 10 a. m.. Thursday, Dec. 15. It L. ft N 111 Central ..153% 138% 152% 137% 152% 138% All the most popular brands of ci Kars at Gillespie's. Cleveland, O.. Dec. 13.-Mrs. Cassie V. Chadwick has passed her first night in the Cuyahoga county jail, which is likely to be her home for several days. Headquarters of the Third Japanese Army, via Fus.in, Dec. 15.—Every part of the city ami harbor of Port Arthur Is visible from Two Hundred and Three Meter hill. The streets of the city are deserted, aiul but few soldiers are doing patrol duty. Many btilldingH have been burned and others shattered. Manhattan .. Met St Ry .. Mo Pacific .. N. Y. Central Not ft West . 163 121% 106% 136% 78% 163 118% 103% 135% 78 163 119% 106% 136 78% Extract Musical Instruments t»t Lelbson's. Compared with her quarters in the Tombs in New York, her prison quarters here must lie revolting to ber. There is by no means the consideration for her here that was shown her in New York. A Tvomftfti from the street charged with a .petty theft would receive as gentle treatment as Is being accorded to the "queen of frenzied llnaiice," Her cell is as good and as bad as a dozen others in the shabby old jail. It is (lingy, dark and damp. If she objected to sharing her quarters with cockroaches in the Tombs, she •will far more have reason to dread their presence here. On three sides of the pell there is nothing but bare stone walls and on the fourth the grating which opens into a (lark corridor. For Rent—Nicely furnished rooms in modern hou3e, 8 Oak street,, one Bass' ale on draught at Donnelly's. Hungarian Legislators Still Excited. Is it for the older ones? W!hy not a dainty piece of neckiwear, or af fine skirt, a pretty umbrella or an evening wrap, or a fur piece or set, a handsome bag, a belt, a waist, gloves, or handkerchiefs. Gifts ltke these abound by the hundred throughout the St. Paul 167% 161% 167% block from Main 10-lw Out ft West Pennsylvania 43% 135 43% 134 43% 134% Vienna, Dec. 15.—The lower branch of the Hungarian House, which was the scene on Monday of a riot, was reopened today amid great excitement. The premier was scarcely able to make himself heard, owing to the tumult. The sitting wps suspended several times. Before meals and upon retiring, as it will feed the system, repair wqhi out functions and so supply the power of resistance so trying in these winter months. Try it. It is a great health saving plan. Wanted1—A young girl to do second work. Apply at Gazette office. 14-2 For Remit—Furnished roam, 307 Philadelphia avenue. . 14-3t The shelters of the harbor present a strange appearance, with the turrets, masts and funnels of warships showing just above the water. There is not a vessel afloat in the harbor. The docks and buildings on the water front are torn and burned. Peo Gas 105% 104% 105% Rock Island .. .. 32% So Pacific 61% So Rwy com .... 34% T. C. & 1 68 Texas Pacific .... 34 Union Pacific 108% U. S. Leather .. 17% tr. S. Stoel .. ..28 U. S. Steel pfd .. 89 Reading 78% 77% 30% 60% 33% 67% 33% 107% 16% 26% 88% 77% Wanted—Good woman for washing and ironing. 224 Susquehanna ave. It Good girl wanted for housework at 5 South Main street. dl3tf store. You will do your Christumae. chopping quicker, have more money left in your pocket anil give your friends more pleasure by getting it at the People's Store. Boarders wanted, 154 South Main The Japanese shells reach every part of the city and harbor. street The Itussiuu battleship Sevastopol, the only Russian warnhlp that escaped destruction, being (locked when the other vessels were stink after the Japanese captured Two Hundred and Three Meter hill, escaped from the dock and harbor Tuesday night and is now anchored under a protecting mountain. Home torpedo craft are also outside of the harbor. years* Dr. RICHTER'S World-Kenowncd For Rent—House, 8 rooms and bath, hot and cold water. Possession Jan. ,1. Inquire 27 Philadelphia ave. dl3tf Wanted1—By young couple, 6 or 7 room house with ntoderlf improvements on West Side, for April Is#.. Address "Z" oare Gazette. 12-2 For Sale—A nice clean business, well established. Address C, Gazette. Two furnished rooms for rent. Heat and bath, .5 minutes walk from Main street. Address C. Gazette. 12di3 Dr. R. H. Hutchins, residence and office cor: Butler and Main Sts. New phone, Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLE'S STORE, "Anchor" Pain Expeller PITTSTON, PENN'A. Charlestown, W. Va., Dec. 15.—A, suspension 'bridge over Elk river col-j lapsed this morning, carrying down a. nuin1»er at school children and three teams of horses. Three bodies have been recovered. School Children Drowned. NEW 'PHONE 6«2 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 15 South Main Street, Pittston. On 6tie side of it there is whiit she will linve to accept In u bed—n board hung from the wi..i it ml supported from the ceiling by Iron chains. Oil it. there Is a thin mattress, and Iter «»nly luxury is a clean sheet, which was brought to her by her faithful maid. Freda, from her Euclid avenue home. FRUITS, NUTS, and CANNED GOODS TO BE FOUND AT bat proven to be for Grocery Price List. The tremendous price in life paid by the Japanese for the capture of Two Hundred and Three Meter hill has been redeemed by the utter destruction of the Russian fleet. Repairs For Togo's Fleet., Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«C• ;:;,u Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists or through k F. W- Richter & Co. j L 215 Pearl Street, AI New York. New Spanish Cabinet. Madrid, Dec. 13.—"General Azcarra- Bo today confinmed the report that he had been asked to form a new cabinet. Senor Maura, the retiring premier, promised him his suipport. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, The Half Not Yet Told 7n2w Fre&h shell oysters In all styles at Harter's. 22SGm Eat Harter's bread. It's good. Ice cream wholesale and retail. Canned Corn 10c, 12ic, 15c 3 cans Peas 25c 3 cans Pumpkin 25c 3 large cans Baked Beans. .. 25c Clam Chowder 10c and 20c Best Teas 50c Best Coffee 35c Old Holland Coffee 25c •'The half hsis not hwn tokl," is the generally expressed opinion here, mid men who ot'.ght to know talk of prominent friitids of theirs pacing the floors Of thl'ir homes Kleeplessly, dreading lest their names lie dragged into the ease. The Japanese fleet will now go into Quality Finest. Prices Right. dock. SLSLi. The Japanese are working their advance on the shores of Pigeon bay on comparatively level ground against the Taiyankow, Idzclnin and Antzeshan forts. The approaches to the forttflea? tions are eaRy, but the forts are enormously strong, and the near approach will be all the more difficult as the sapping of trenches will have to he done through frozen ground. New Figs New Dates Fancy Raisins Fancy Currants Citron Peel Lemon Peel Orange Peel Malaga Grapes Basket Grapes Oranges Bananas Nabob Peaches Nabob Peas Nabob Cherries Premier Corn Harter's. Stock Market Moderately Active. There is gossip about a dozen me? who might be named, but there is noth New York, Deo. 15.—The stock market oponed only moderately active and strong. W'hrn there's anything you want done tell Sehussler about it. Umbrellas repaired; skates sharpened; knives sharpened; locks and guns sepal red, &c., &C•. Schussler, the Handy Man ing else as yet to warrant a suggestion that more sensational disclosures are Premier Tomatoes Premier Succotash " Lima Beans Sunbeam Corn SL nature Tea, all kinds 50o Finest line of Brick, Limburger and Bweitzer in town. Try our Clam Chowder at 10c and 20c can. It is fine. to con it Most of these men, it is said plicated through having been more than well paid because ol1 their services to the woman in enabling her to obtain large amounts of money, not lieoes- Ll)'CD ill) '■Xfi CHRISTMAS S Luzerne Ave., West Pittston Black Label Peas Pride of Rome Peas Fall Asparagus Mushrooms The nnvul mounted on Two Hundred and Three Meter hill will lDe nlile to cover the advance of Infantry iifiaiiist any of the western forts. Xmas cards and calendars, Andrews Eng. Walnuts Olives Mixed Nuts warily through criminal methods, but in such a way as to make them amenable to a usury ehni'ge. FRUITS, CANDY Soft Shell Almonds Campbell, RoZelle & See Yaseen's line of gift novelties. Olives Stuffed See Yaseen's line of gent's rings. Good Work of Red Cross Society. Thi! federal Indictments against Mrs, CH»iulwlck ore 11 Ve in number. Three of them charge lier with aiding anil abetting officers of ti national bank to defraud the institution, anil two charge her with conspiring against the T'nited States. Of the four indictments against Mr. Heck wit h of the OUerlin bank two charge him with misapplication of the ftiuds of a national bank, one with conspiracy to commit an offense against the 1 .nlted Stales and one with certifying checks \Vhen 110 funds were 011 hand. The Indictments against Cashier Spear are the same.as those against Mr. Beckwitli. No Fancy Prices at Fitzsimmona'. You can buy here as cheap as you could last summer. Mukden. Dec. 15.- The lied Cross society lins established a thorough system of stationary and movable hospitals and depots extending as far west as Irkutsk and throughout the whole of the L'ssuri district. They have taken care of 15,000 wounded at once and are capable of handling even more. Supply stations in the' rear of the lighting line have fed several hundred thousand men. The Ked Cross society has furnished enormous quantities of linen, shoes, tea, sugar, tobacco, cigarettes, lemons, matches, pipes and nee- This is only a small list of good things we carry for holiday trade. AND NUTS. Webster 42 N. Main Street. See Yaseen's line of umbrellas, 57 8. Main St. See Yaseen's children's rings We Have the Finest Lot of Dried Fruits: RAISINS, Both loose and seeded. APRICOTS, DRIED PEACHES and PRUNES, that ever came to this City. We just received a Car Load direct from California, and if you want something nice for your Christmas Cake, try them by giving us an order. We have also, a full line of NUTS and CANDY, ALL NEW AND FRESH. rury 'o PRICES IS IT A BIG Curtains a Gift the Housewife would appreciate. Flue selection at Williams & Co.'s Violins, guitars, mandolins, Leibson's. Honest Weight, Honest Goods, is our Motto. All kinds of stoves and heaters repaired by Ash.  dies. The Sevastopol Destroyed. 3 lbs. Cleaned Currants  3 lbs. Seeded Raisins  3 lbs. Loose Muscatel Raisins London Layer Cluster  Sultana Raisins  Citron Peel  Lemon and Orange Peel  3 Packages of Mince Meat.... 1 quart Jar Mince Meat  Florida Oranges, per doeen.(.. Lemons, per dozen  2 lbs. New Mixed Nuts...... 2 lbs. New Walnuts  Almonds, per lb  Clear Toys, per lb  3 lbs. Plain Mixed  3 lbs. Peanut Brittle  Highland Mixed  Chocolate Drops  Bon Bons  Assorted Creams ..  25c Cleveland's reception to Mrs. Chadwlck was a combination of jeers and cheers. Ten thousand persons were waiting at the railroad station to catch a sight of the woman who has set the whole city by the ears and other thousands lined the route by which she was taken to the federal building. Even a large crowd and a more tumultuous one almost blocked her way to the jail and saw her pass through a little doov which made her Cleveland's prisoner instead of New York's. * Cleveland's Noisy Reception Slippers for Xmas Presents. Tokyo, Dec. 13.—It is reported that the Japanese have successfully torpedoed the llusslan battleship Sevastopol, lying outside the harbor. Repeated unsuccessful attacks had been made for 25c Numerous styles for men, women and children 4Sc to $2. Boston Shoe Store. OfwD 12 %c 12%c WHAT TO BUY AS A XMAS PRESENT ? Misses' and children's leggings 48c . .15c 12%c two days. London, Dec, 15.—Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister, says the Russian battleship Sevastopol's bow has been sunk and that her torpedo tuibe is submerged. We have both the inexpensive as well as the expensive articles in the jeweler's line. Somewhere in the happy medium between the§e, you will find just what you want. up at Boston Shoe Store, 73 N-. Main St, Ladies' low gaiters 15c and 25c Boston Shoe Store, 79 N.. Main St Best Patent Flour, per bbl $6.75 seeded Raisins, 3 for .25 *). 3D ! Feed, per 100 1.30 Sultana Raisins, 2 for ,25 il* Men's hand sewed box calf blucher shoes, a swell $3. Special holiday price $2.50 at Boston Shoe Store. 15-3 i ¥ Raisins, loose, new goods, 5 .25 ,i( Raisins, loose, ex. large, 3 lb .23 Jjj ■°7 I Potatoes, fine stock, per bu .5b We are here to help you select. A sure sign or approaching revolt and serious trouble in your system is nervousness, sleeplessness or stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the troublesome causes. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys anCd bowels, stimulate the liver and clarify the blood. Run down systems benefit particularly and all £he usual attending aches vanish undier Its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only 50c ifnd that is returned if It don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by Wm. C- Price, Charles Waters, Pittston and George D. Stroh, West Pittston, druggists. Revolution Imminent. Onions, per peck Through it all she bore herself so as to arouse the admiration even of her bitterest enemies until, when there was 110 longer need for her to conceal her emotions, she broke down utterly in her ceil and fainted and had to be revived with powerful stimulants. Ladies' shoes $1.75 to $1.50, while they last $1.25 at Boston Shoe Store, Granulated Sugar, 17 lb 1.00 Cleaned Currants, loose 10c 25c Cjj. Butter, finest creabery, per lb .26 Cleaned Currants, packages .08 25c Guaranteed set of teeth, $8. Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St, Cheese, full cream Citron, fancy, lb. 15 a ..l»c 12%c . .10c ..10c 36 W. Market St., Willesbarre. Tomatoes, per can Lemon peel, 2 lb .25 ft Buy your Xmas goods at Staley's Orange peel, 2 lb .25 a Later In an interview Mi's. Chadwiok said to a reporter: Window glass a.t Williams & Co, Mince Meat, pkg*., 3 for Mince Meat, loose, 4 lb .25 Mixed Nuts, 2 lb .25 9 IliinCs Worth ss* "Let me make it plain why I do not seek bail. It is not because I cannot get it, for only today I received a special delivery letter from one of the wealthiest njen in the country, who has known me since I was twelve years old. In this letter he assured me that despite the penalty of publicity he would sign my bail bonds for any amount. I shall refuse his kind offer, for while I flin In Jail I am free from the annoyance of curious people. Fine box candy. Yaseen's. lOdlw Pumpkin, 3 cans English Walnuts, 2 lb •25 ( William Drury, Prunes, 2, 3, 4 lb for Hazel & cream nuts, 2 lb .25 Jj Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, Skates, skates, skates, at Krise's Catholic prayer books, Andrews, SHOES and 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. Our special values for your consider, ation. This list Is not a long one, but it will give you an idea of what you will find here. Store open nights. Lewis, the jeweler. T. A. DURKfN. Solid gold signet rings, Leibson's. 40c chocolates 20c lb. Yaseen's SLIPPERS Another lot of Infants' and Children's vests, some all wool, some half wool and some heavy fleece lined cotton, none worth less than 25c, a lot worth 50c and more, your choice while they last 10c. Stockholders' Meeting "If I were living ut my home or in n 'hotel ttiidrr bail I could not hire men enough to protect me from ttie affronts of these people. I shall stay with Sheriff Barry at least until the bankruptcy case is settled. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pittston Ferry Bridge company will be held in their office at the toll house, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905, between the hours of 2 and 3 p. m., for tihe purpose of the election of president, secretary, treasurer, and a board of six managers to conduct the business of the company for the ensuing year, and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. . d'lOeod txf PooketJbooks and card cases, Andrews Bartel's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases $1.00 Feed, per 100 lbs . .$1.20 Pabst Bottled Famous Milwaukee Beer, 2 doz, oases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock/ per pk .20 Pare Rye 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 Im'd and Domestic Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. Baby carriago robes at Williams & Co.'s carpet, wall paper and paint store. See our display, and get our prices oil J Christmas Slippers and Leggins. Leather and Corduroy Leggins for Boys, fine ones for the | Girls, make as nice a Christmas Present as you | would wish them to nave. $ Ladles' All Wool Ribbed Vests and Pants, at 25c and 50c; worth 75c and 11.00. Rings, no limit to choice, Leibson's "I received tonight a letter from Dr, Chadwick, written in PaVi». He assures me of his belief in my inno- Men's and Boys' Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, from 25c up. Fountain pens at Andrews'. Children's Leggings, black and white, 25c. eence." Vegetables Pirating Foley's Honey and Tar. Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose, special lot, worth 16c; yours for Sc. Atlanta. Cirt., Dec. 15.—Fire here last night destroyed T. H. Sawtell's large stockyards, Stephens' planing mills and three small houses. The total loss is estimated at $«CD,000. Firemen were hindered in their efforts to tight the flames by drizzling rain and sleet and the coldest weather of the wijiter. Bad Fire In Atlanta. X H. GLBNNON, President. W. M. FAY, Secretary. Foley & Co., Chicago, originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy, and o* account of the great merit an4 popularity of Foley's Honey and Tar many imitations are offered for the genuine. Aisk for' Foley's Honey and. Tar and refuse any substitute offered as no other preparation will give the same satisfaction. It Is Children's fleece lined gloves, 26c kind for 15c. Of AH Kinds Elegant assortment of  Toques from 26c. The only place In the city for prime oysters on the shell. Donnelly's Cafe. Bark and light Do mot Flannel, 8c quality; our special price Sc. Mothers, Be Careful for Holiday Times, also a full line Candies. Prices on Candies quoted later. Rand Make Xmas Candy, 3 lbs. for 25c T. A. DURKIN. 45 S Main Si Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. One lot Table Oil Cloth, bright patterns, best quality, 15c. See our line of Pocketbooka aafl Belts; we have the "Peggy Sags" frota 10 cents. of the health of your children. Look out for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Stop them in tijn-e —One Minute Cough Cure is"the best remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold by Thomas J. Yates. mildly laxative. IF contains no opiates and is safest for children and delicate persons. Houck's Open all Night jlrug store. Vienna. Dec. 15.—The Nova Keforma of Lemberg says a steady stream of Russian deserters continues to arrive there, of whom the majority are going to America. Russians Fleeing to America. EVANS BROS CHICHESTER'S PILLS Original and Only Genuine. 1 -v KF.li tad Hold uwttUio bona, anlM with W »V| blue ribbon. Take no other. lUfta*. 7 flf KubntitutloBl *ml JmlUrtloM. 4«*Jo« XMAS GOODS and an elegant attortment.We not only sell lumber, and ladders but nearly everything needed to build you a house such as lime, brick, cement, plaster, doors, windows, blinds, paint, oil, glass, flooring, celling, siding, shingles and turned wC*k. Our Motto, Good Watches, Low Prices. FitzsUnmons, 16 S. Main 9t. ii MAGNET 87 S. Main Si, Pittetoa. Canada Will Not Exhibit. WIndwheel lung testers 3 Be. Krise. and 46 South Main St.|£*jjfD- Ottawa. (Int.. Dec. 15.—TIkD Dominion government has (l«clded not to send an exhibit to the Portland tOreJ exposition* ..  Gold fobs, $2 up, Leibson's. DERSH1MER & GRIFFEN. Fine saur kraut at Messick's. "*