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D WEATHER INDICATIONS. I ♦ It Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonjght and Friday. ' A ' 'Vi+ll VE \1 U i WBBKL* HIBTAHUSHICD 1880. iteAUl XJlwVl 11'AILY EST. nr THKO. T1AKT 1889. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1905. TWO CENT8 A COPY. (. FORTY CENTS A MONTH, i 8 PAGES. A LEADER NAMED. the Russian re sir, unci Uip blow was struck north of Tie pass. PEADODY WINNER FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. MORGAN SPEAKS! NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. MILITIA ON DUTY. Kuropatkin Taken by Surprise. New ; jfJStock Markets, furnished by & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Gas Investigation Certain, but a Hitch In Committee Chairmanship. Thru general Knropatkjn was taken by surprise is a fair inference from the manner in which 011 Tuesday night. lie abandoned the Fan river positions, leaving so hurriedly that he again was obliged to burn his stores to lire vent them from falling into tin1 bawls of the Japanese. It is evident that the Japanese struck in from west of the Liao river. Tie pass is practically the gate where the mountains and the l.iao river meet, and It commands the whole country north ward. Albany, N. Y., March 17.—After having decided that Senator Alfred It. Page should be chairman of the joint legislative committee which will investigate the lighting situation in New York the Republican leaders changed their minds and reached the conclusion that Senator Frederick C. Stevens should head the committee. This conclusion was the result of a conference held at a late hour last nigfit by Senator Raines and Senator Mai by and may be reversed. Sensational Assertions on Ordered Out to Protect Linevitch Will Succeed Kur- Alleged to Hava Promised to New York, March 17, 1905, opatkin. High, 144 38% 48% 80% 90 103% Low. 142 X 3»% 46% 79 ',Ci 88'/, 103 % Close. 143 37 47% 79% 88% 103% Treaty. Prisoner. Resign. Am Sugar . . Am Car & F A in Loco Amul Copper Atchison com Atchison pfd TIE PASS HEAVY LOSS LONG FIGHT IS ENDED FORAKER REPLIES. TALK OF LYNCHING. B. R. T. 6C% 66% Many Russians Captured by Legislature Finally Voted Can Pacific . ...T4 6% Ches & Ohio .. 59% Chicago & Alton. 43 B. & O, 109% 145 57% 42% 107% 108 14 145% 58 42% New York Lawyer Alleged Gov. Pennypacker Took Prompt Action. With the Japanese in behind the Russian army at Tie pass General Kuropatkhfs position is extremely critical. Once the Japanese are across his rear in force Kuropatkin would have to cut his way out or surrender. to be in Scheme. the Japs. to Unseat Adams. C. F. I 54% 63% 53% The committee as originally agreed upon was as follows: Senator Alfred R. Page of New York city, chairman; Senator Frederick S. Stevens of Wyoming, Senator Thomas F. Grady of New York, Assemblyman George B. Agnew of New York, Assemblyman James K. Apgar of Westchester, Assemblyman Edwin A. Merritt, Jr., of St. Lawrence and Assemblyman George M. Palmer of Schoharie. Erie 4 7 % 46 % 46% St. Petersburg, March 17.—It is officially announced that General Kuropatkin will be replaced by General Linevitch as commander in chief of the Manchurian army. 111 Central 162% 161 161% Washington, March 17.—Senator Moigan delivered a live hour speech at thu executive session of the senate, in which he brought sweeping charges against William Nelson Cromwell ol New York city in connection with tht negotiation of the Santo Doniingai treaty. West Chester, Pa., March 17.— Shortly before midnight Sheriff Creswell received a telephone message from Governor Pennypacker, stating that the governor had been notified by the Italian consul in Philadelphia that a mob of Italians would invade the Chester county jail here during the night and lynch R'ccardo Fortte, the suspect arrested in connection with the diabolical murder at Howellvllle of the De Lucca children. Denver, March 17.—James II. Teabody has won his contest for the of- Uce of governor of Colorado, from which lie retired 011 Jan. 10 after serving a term of two years, but his victory was achieved only after he had given an alleged pledge to resign and surrender the chair to Lieutenant Governor Jesse F. McDonald, a Republican. Governor Peabody took over the office of governor from Alva Adams last evening. L. & N Manhattan . . Met St Ky . M. K. & T, . Mo Pacific . X. Y. Central Norf & West St. Paul . . . Out & West Pennsylvania Peo Gas . . 169% 125% 66% 108% 163 % 88% 181% 61% 144% 113% 143% 169% 123% CD6 107% i61 % 85% 179% 60% 142% 111% 142 142 169% 123% 66% 107% 162 85 % 180 60% 143% 111% General Kazibee has been appointed commander in chief of the forces at Vladivostok. M. Mobrlnsky succeeds Count Vorontsofi'-Dnshkoff as president of the organizing committee of the Red Cross society. With the evacuation of Tie pass on Wednesday night the Russian army abandoned the last stronghold in southern Manchuria and definitely turned over the section to the Japanese for the campaign of 11105. At least 110 other strategy is possible for General Kuropatkin in view of his scanty supplies of ammunition and stores, the shattered condition of ills army and the wide enveloping movements which the Japanese have continued almost without a stop since the Russian defeat at Mukden. As soon as the assembly met for the day the Page resolution providing for an investigation of the lighting situation in New York city was taken up. The resolution passed, the assembly— 141 to 3. The investigation will probably begin next Friday in New York city. FLEEING TOWARD HARBIN. According to Senator Morgan, Mr Cromwell, who was prominently con nected with the sale of the Panama canal property to the United Statee, was the principal mover in the effort to Interest this country in the affairs of Santo Domingo. Reading 96% 94 % 94% Russian Army, Driven From Tie Pass, Roc Island ... 34% 34% So Pacific .. ..69% 68 So Rwy com .. 35% 34% T. C. & I 91 . Texas Pacific .. 89% 38% Union Pacific ..134 131% IT. S. Steel ... 85% 35% IT. S. Steel pfd. .95% 95 34% 68% 34% 89% 38% 132% 35% 95% The sheriff notified Chief of Police Jeffries and the latter called out his force of nine men and hurried them to the jail. Sliantoupu, March 17.—Defended in the rear by the divisions of Lieutenant General AlexeiefT, Major General Molozoff and General Mtechtsehenko, General Kuropatkin's army is fleeing from Tie pass toward Harbin along the mountain roads between the pass and the southern edge of the great Sungarl valley, 3CX) miles wide, which plain it must cross to get to Harbin or Kirin. Furious fighting is in progress continuous! v in tlie wake of the main body. Begins Long Retreat. Ill spite of the alleged pledge it Is announced on the authority of IV. It. Fairley, state Republican chair mar that Mr. Peabody will not resign tli The senator asserted that Mr. Cromwell was actuated by a desire to f1' %■ trate the plans of a Mr. and Mrs. Reader, natives of Alabama, who are operating under the name of the Header syndicate, to get certain concessions from the Domlngan government, and, moreover, to promote the interests of a syndicate he (Cromwell) represented, which it is alleged holds u mass of claims against Latin-American republics, Including a large part of the debts against the Doniingan government. Sheriff Creswell next communicated with Captain Granville Bennett, of Co. I, Sixth regiment, X. O. P.. and that ofHclal called out Co. I. armed and equipped in full marching oyder. The guardsmen were kept in the armory all night, under arms. The expected lynching band did not appear, however. Still Raining on Pacific Coast. Los Angeles. March 17.—Heavy rains have again fallen throughout, southern California, causing still further damage to the already sorely tried railroad systems and rendering the resumption of»traffic impossible for many hours to come. The floods in the mountains have caused cessation of the work of repairing the roadbeds. Several additional washouts have been reported. Trains on the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific are now three and four days overdue. No trains on either line are leaving the city. Xo actual suffering Is reported among the passengers on the several stalled trains, although many persons, especially those in the day coaches, are experiencing great discomfort. Wabash 4 6 VA 4 5 »4 45% Nothing has been heard of the part which General Kawamura's army is taking in these operations, but Generate Nogi and Oku, operating in the low bills of the Tie pass gorge, were themselves sufficient to turn the shattered Russian army out of the fortifications, which bad been prepared In view of being held by the army after it should have been withdrawn from Mukden. Mex Central 45% 24 H 24% General Markets. Npw York, March 1C. WHEAT — Dull and weak, contract grade. March, H.lOntlOVfc. The inquest in the case will be held this afternoon. Fortte, Ihe prisoner, refuses to make a statement. * Generate Oku and Nogi are pressing hotly after the Russians, their divisions thronging the pass, their scout.M and mountain artillery ranging the neighboring heights. The Japanese show impetuous ardor In the present pursuit, and it I-; apparent Marshal Oyama' is determined to force a Una) battle on the Itussian leader before the fugitives can get to the valley. CORN—Market 52Hc. lower March OATS—Dull natural, 38a3SV4o. 3X%c. but steady; No. 2 white, No. 2 white, clipped. 38a 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-Pepsln. Besides enring every form of headache almost instantly. Bromo-Pepsln 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 be had of all up-to-date druggists at 10 cents a bottle. It comes as a boon to mankind and womankind. For sale by Stroh's pharmacy. A9TTSlyr The concessions in question were for railways, electric light plants, street railways and other public improvements, the senator declared. BUTTER—Creamery, extras, per pound, 26aZ7c.; firsts, 23a25c.; seconds, 21a22c.; thirds, 20c.; held, extras. 25n26e.;. firsts, 23a24c.; seconds, 21a22c.; thirds. 1:0c.; state dairy, tubs, firsts, 28c.; seconds, 21aS2c.; thirds, 19a20c. The evacuation of Tie pass involves the loss of the coal mines in that vicinity, which, with the Fushuu and Yentai mines gone, is a severe blow. The railway shops at Tie pass and more suitplies were sacrificed. The statements made by Mr. Morgan produced something of a sensation in the senate, as the sen* :or was possessed of documents am'/ facts which occupied him all the afternoon, and he dealt them out unsparingly to support the charges he made. (CHEESE—State, full cream. small, colored and white, fancy, 14c.; fine, 13W.; late made, colored and white, choice, 13c.; fair to good, I2al2%c.; poor. lOVfca large, colored and wlillo, fancy, 13%c.; fine, 13al3UC\; late made, colored iind white, choice. 12%c.; fair to pood'. Hall Vic.; poor, 10al0*ic.; light skims, small" choice, 10aim;c.; prime, 9HaflV4c.; part skims, prime, *Vja8%c.; good. 8aS'4C\; common to fair, (i^aT'ie-full skims, 4aoc. Tuesday's attack upon the Russian advance lino at the Fan river, it is now evident, was only a feiut while Japanese columns were being worked around to get in position to fall upon General Kuropatkin's forces further are harassed by the steady pressure of Japanese columns against their line of communication with Harbin from the northeast and west. The northeast column is believed to be General Ka- The Checker Tournament, Not Taken Seriously, Boston, Maych 17. — The American checker team competing against the ten experts from England and Scotland more than held its own on the second day of the international tournament at the American house. The advantage secured by the visitors on the first day was reduced by one game, the Americans winning six out of eleven games, while twenty-nine were drawn. Particularly brilliant play .marked the evening session, each team securing four games. The total score for the two days' play is: Britishers, 14; Americans, 9: drawn, 57. Republican senators, discussing the statements mnde by Senator Morgan, thought they were to be regarded as merely incidental matters likely to occur In connection with any similar action in behalf of a weak and helpless government. wa mum's division, which was supposed to be aimed at this place a few dnyn ago, but which evidently has taken Cbungku, live mill * north of here, for its objective. The western column is a detachment from Nogi's or oku's forces, and it is reported by Cossack scouts to be striking toward the railroad in the direction of Shahotzu. eight miles north of Ohungku. SPECIAL N0TT0ES. SPECIAL NOTICES GOV 10 UNO It PEAtfODY EGGS—State, Pennsylvania and nearby, selected white, fancy, 19c.; choice, 18c.; mixed extras, 18c.; firsts, 17c.; dirties. 14a 13c.; checks, 12a!3c. governorship of Colorado, as has been reported. Chairman Fairley says Mr. Peabody has signed a tentative resignation. but that nothing would be done with the resignation. In his (Fairley'si WHEN WE SAY LIVE POULTRY t- Fowls, per pound, 13c.; chickens, per pound, 12c.; roosters, old, per pound, 9c.; turkeys, old. pet pound, 16c.; ducks, average, per pair, 70a 80c.; geese, average, per pair, |1.37ul.62; pigeons, per pair, 20c. Many bicyclists arc having me overhaul their cycles; why not get yours ready for the opening of the season, Schnsslcr, 8 Luz. Ave. Low prices we don't think of only tli Senator Foraker defended Mr. Cromwell, saying that he knew him professionally aud believed him incapable of (he acts charged. At the same time he said that the documents presented by Senator Morgan should be printed in order that all the senators might have a chance to examine them. price we guard carefully the quality Governor Peabody, In addressing the state assembly at inauguration and in speaking to a crowd of citizens at his home, made no reference to a possible resignation. opinion No matter how cheap the price, if the DRESSED POULTRY—Turkeys, average best, per pound. 20c.; mixed, fair to good, 18a 19c.; poor, 15aJ7c.; capons. 7 to S pounds each, per pound, 19a2nc.; 5 to 6 pounds, lfiatSc.; chickens, Philadelphia. S to«10 pounds to pair, per pound. 20a2lc.; mixed sizes. 16al8c.; other Pennsylvania. 7 to 8 pounds to pair, fancy, per pound, 17c.; state and Pennsylvania, mixed sizes, 14al5c.; old cocks, per pound, 9'-jal0c.; squabs, prime, large, white, per dozen, $3; mixed. $2.25; dark, H.50al.75. meat is trashy you would be dissat- 11 1* feared thiii column will a'taclr Kuropntkin'd line nt a point between those villages. The scouts s»y it Is marching (iiD the valley of a small stream tributary to the Liao river which crosses the railroad and the military highway at that point. If either of those columns heads oil' the retreating Russians General Kuropatkin will lie surrounded. and surrender or a battle against fearful odds will be his al- igned and as we want no dissatisfied SHEET BRASS, cuKtomers we make price and quality The vote in joint convention of the general assembly by which Governor Alva Adams, a Democrat, was ousted and Governor .lames H. Peabody, a Republican, installed, was r» 1 to 41. Ten Republicans voted with the Democratic members for Mr. Adams. .Mr. l'eabody-maintained that Mr. Adams wan elected only by fraudulent ballots cast mostly in Denver. Bulgarian Leader Dead. Different gauges; if you need anv call on Will Krise. go together. We know it's a fact Among the senate leaders a new plan was advanced In regard to Santo Domingo, but It deals with the next session of congress. It has been suggested that If the whole matter is ailqvyed to go over a joint resohition-trflgiYt fee passed by congress to authorize Hlit' president to do the very things th.-M* are proposed by the treaty. If this course were pursued a majority vote is all that would be required to place tlie entire matter in the hands of the president. Salonika. Earopenn Turkey. March 17.—The report that Apostol. the notorious Bulgarian leader, has been killed is confirmed. A sharp engagemcnt took place between 50(1 Turkish infantry and cavalry and a strong band of Bulgarians at the village of Suiola. near tJhev.vali. The Bulgarians were defeated, with the loss of fortytwo killed, including Apostol. The Turks lost three men killed and had eight men wounded. that for the quality there are no lower 41rices than ours, Tlie Gazette Printing Office would like to do your printing.. Only the finest quality of work, and at prices that will suit. For tomorrow—strictly fresh eggs. POTATOES — State. in bulk, per ISC pounds, tl.l-ul.37; per ICS pound bsg. J1.15a 1.25; Long Island, in bulk, per ISO pounds, J1.50a2; per ICS pound bate. $1.00a2; Jersey, In bulk, per ISO pounds, Sl.l2al.$5: per bnrrel or bag, Jl.lftal.25; sweet potatoes, per barrel. $P,a5; per basket, Jl.25al.75. beef, pork, lamb, veal, chickens, kid- neys, &c ternative. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET Several of Kuroki's strongest divisions are pursuing- the Russian army from the southeast and east. Brigade after brigade of infantry has been hurled against the Russian rear guard, frequently with result costly In boll) sides. The rear guard, comprises the flower of what is left of the Russian army. That they can hold Kuroki, Oku or N'ogi in check long enough for the Peabody Sworn In, HOPS—State. 1904. choice, per pound, 29a30c.: good to prime, 27a28c.; common to fair. 28a2Bo. Dry batteries, two barrels just received at Krise's. Governor l'eabody was escorted before the joint assembly by a committee after the adoption of the report making him governor, lie was greeted with cheers. The oath of office was administered to him by Chief Justice GahhArt. When the applause following this ceremony subsided Governor l'eabody thanked the members of the legislature for having "done their duty" and assured them that their action would meet with the approbation of their constituents, lie said that his election would do away once for all with criminal elections, and if this end was attained a great good would come to the state. While /lie governor was speaking a governor's salute was booming on the grounds outside the capital. 300 pair new bicycle tires, just received at prices to suit all. Krise. STRAW — Long rye, 95c. a$l per 100 pounds. HAY—Prime, large hales, per 100 pounds. 87»,C.a90c-; No. 1. 80a82V4c.; No 2. 75a771*c.: No. 3, (i5a"2Hc.; shipping. 57'4nROc.: small bales, 2V4c. less than large. AT HALLOCK'S TOMORROW Strikes Hidden Hocks. Jefferson City, Mo., March 17.—The senate accepted the house bill making bookmaking and pool selling any when.' in Missouri a felony, punishable by a fine and from six months to two years' imprisonment. The bill will now go to Governor Folk for his signature and will doubtless become a law. Bookmaking and Pool Selling Barred Home dressed veai When your ship of health strikes the hidden rocks of consumption, pneumonia, etc.. yrAi are lost, if you don't set help from Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. J. W. McKlnnon, of Talladega Springs, Alabama, writes: "I had been very ill with pneumonia, under the care of two doctors, but was getting no better when I began to tako Dr. King's New Discovery. The first dose gave relief, and one bottle cured me." Sure cure for sore throat. bronchitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed at Win. C. Price, Chas. Waters, Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston. drug stores, price 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. LADIES Home killed Pork DRESSED MEATS—Calves Arm; city dressed veals sold at SalSVfcc. per pound; country dressed at mutton dull at per pound; lambs tit HHalSc.; country dressed spring lambs in some demand iit $3a9.50 per carcass. Call at Clara Wagner's store, 18 Home dressed Chickens commander in chief to lead his main body through the mountain? to the Sungari plain is the hope of every man in the Russian army. 1'nless they can do so the annihilation of the whole army apparently is certain. Knropatkiu's troops are in no condition for a death struggle in a country rocky as that they are now traversing, and their rations have dwindled to such pitiful proportions that it is all the soldiers can do to drag themselves over the rocks on the road to seeming safety. Main street and see the new line of Prime Beef well made underskirts. We have one Nice Xiamb, of the most complete lines of notions Country new laid Eggs, Live Stock Markets. CATTLE-Supply light choice, S5.®)a5.T5; prime, calves, $7a7.50. market steady; J5.25a5.50; veal Canadian Missionary Dead. and trinklets ever shown in this city, Shell Clysters. Winnipeg. Man., March 17. — Mgr. Ititchot, a pioneer Roman Catholic missionary of western Canada and for the last forty-three years parish priest at the French settlement of St. Norbert, on the Bed river, is dead, aged eighty years. Father Ritchot took pari in the rebellion of 1880. for ladies,' misses and children. Also Salt Fish HOGS—Receipts light; market higher; prime heavy, mediums and heavy Yorkers, $5.40a5.45; light Yorkers, $5.35#5.40; pigs, $5.20*5.30; roughs, $4a.4.75. a fine assortment of fancy goods. Wc Fancy pickles. would be pleased to receive a visit Fancy bologna jig SHEEP AND LAMBS — Supply •light; market steady; prime wethers, J5.10a6.25; common, J3a4; lambs, J5aS. from you, and can assure you of cour- liK S. Main St. Both phones. Governor Peabody, accompanied by Adjutant General Sherman M. Bell and a number of friends, went directly to the governor's chamber after the ("inclusion of the inauguration ceremony. Governor Adams had left when Governor Peabody arrived, but the retiring governor's private secretary, Alfred Patek, was still in the office. Governor l'eabody inquired for Governor Adams and when told that he lind gone said: "I am very sorry. I expected to see him." teous treatment and reasonable price Let us call for your bicycle and clean it up in good shape. Phone to Krise. Almost all tlie stores in Tie pass were destroyed, together with inahy stands of small arms and a large mini her of transports, before the Russian* evacuated that position. The men left the pass with an average of less than two days' rations. No apprehension in regard to food supply is felt if the army can reach the valley, but there is a stretch of forty miles over the mountains before it can arrive at the plain. A Costly Stable Fire, All klnda light lunches. Barter's. Bicycle baskets, good large ones, heavy wires, for delivery purposes. Krise. Philadelphia, March 17.—The large and palatial stone stable of John II. Dearnly at IioxboroUgh, a suburb, was» totally destroyed by tire, causing a loss estimated at $50,000. A horse valued at $0,000 perished, and two largo automobiles and ten carriages were among tlie contents destroyed. bargains NECKWEAR, The newest is found here CORCORAN BROS. WE HELP the housekeeper to make culinary dit- For Y§ir ties lighter A telephone message Why do we turn out firstclass watch repairs? We have the practical experience and a reputation to hold it, and we intend to hold it if honest work does the trick. Fitzsimmons, Watchmaker. the best Hotels, Clubs, Cafes () and the Buffets of Private (} Families, $ I I brings our market ulace right to your Theater Fire, but No Panic. Consideration: Order what you want, and STORY OF THE FLIGHT. Governor Pea body then introduced himself to Mr. Pa tele, remarking that lie had been seated as governor and offered to shake bands. Mr. Patek drew back and uttered a contemptuous remark, which caused Colonel F. X. Gross of the Colorado national guard ,to seize Mr. Patek by the shoulder anil demand that lit- lepeftt the remark he had made. Before Mr. Patek could comply General Bell separated the two men. Payton, C)., .March 17.—Kin4 in Ihe Victoria theater building caused I lie dismissal of the audience in the third act. There was no panic, the assembly passing out quietly. The loss is estimated at $30,000. house, leave us the task of hustling it to your Kuropatkin Left Mukden In Advance St©gmai®r9 s Special low prices in many lines. You save money when you deal here. home London, Starch 17.—From a dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Slnmiutln descriptive of the lighting around and the fall of Mukden it appears that General Kuropatkin left for Tie pass on horseback on March 8, his staff following by train the next day. Oil March 10 Cossacks began looting in Mukden and, maddened with drink, committed the wildest excesses and robberies and killed numerous civilians. The Russians' retreat from Mukden station was well executed until it was discovered that the eordou of .Japanese in the rear, two and a half miles from town, was nearly complete, when the retirement became a flight. of Army and a Rout Ensued. New green vegetables arriving. Lace curtains 2% yards long, 34 in wide, regular 75c value, for 45c. Full stock of fish for Lent Wreck on Pennsylvania Line. \ Philadelphia. March 17.—The New l'tork express from Washington on the Pennsylvania railroad was wrecked at Northeast, Md. A number of passengers were badly bruised, but no one was seriously hurt. Fresh shell oysters. SHARP' SMARKET, Large assortment of embroidery for corset covers, 15 in. wide, the 25 and 39c quality for 15c. ACCURACY A NECESSITY takes precedence for DUNLAP STYLES in the Sclioble Plate at CORCORAN BROS. Some men don't inind it if their Twenty-two Republican members of tile general assembly, according to report, refused to be bound by any action in the caucus to vote for Mr. Peabody. A majority of them, however, were In favor of seating I.ieutenont Governor McDonald in the governor's chair if means could be found to do fjo legally. Finally the leaders of the opposing Republican factions arranged a compromise by which Mr. Peabody would be vindicated by being dec I a red elected and Mr. McDonald would be made governor. Elegant assortment of Val and Torchon Lace and insertion, wirth regular, 10c, IB and 25c. your choice of lot, a yard 5c. watch varies Ave or ten minutes In » week's time, but railroaders insist on their timepieces being kept at the Washington. March 11—VJce President and Mrs. Fairbanks will leave here for New York city tomorrow, where the former will lDe one of the speakers at the ORio society banquet in the evening. Fairbanks to Visit New York, 1 lot of Corsets, about 50 dozen, worth 75c and $1 .00. Your choice we have your size, 50c. SHAD SHAD SHAD highest degree of accuracy—a sec- fPuriiy and ond's difference may mean a costly Large line of neck rouching, black, white and all colors, a yard, 25c. wreck and a loss of lire. In my ex- The first of the season: fine roe and perience as a railroad watch inspec- (Qualii^o 1 lot ladies' muslin under skirts, trimmed with deep cambric flounce and 6 Inch torchon lace, regular 75c quality, for only 50c. 50c and 60c. Telc- tor I find watches that don't vary a The Russian left army, comprising some l.TO.OOO men, according to the same dispatch, were cut off by the Japanese, but are said to have by forced marches from Fusliun and Tungfii by way of l.acliiatuu, Wayanocheng and Sunehiati splendidly executed a junction with the main body at Tie pass in three days. buck shad 40c, Book containing $3 worth of Red Star Stamps given to every purchaser on Saturday at Langan's Shoe Store, South Main street. Order a case sent home v today. 0 phone your order second a month. An experience of Nice mild green onions, fancy let- 24 years In watch repairing, and a At the conference at which the bargain was made pledges were given to the Independent Republicans by active supporters of Mr. Peabody that he would retire after being seated and permit the lieutenant governor to lake the office of governor. Elegant line of top collars and lace collarB fronD 5c. tuce, red radishes, parsley, spinach thorough knowledge of the delicate Heating stoves and ranges at Ash's. sweet potatoes, nice cooking apples, mechanism of finely made watches en- Ideal and Little Beauty under waists and corset waists, worth more, our price 25c. horse radish root. Fresh fish and blue able me to give a guarantee of satis- When You Buy Shoes at tlie Boston Sbrt** Htnr*» vnu are sure to save money; 79 N. Main St. 14m-4t Steanaier Brewing Co. point oysters. FREDERICK'S MARKET. faction on all work, The accurarj The correspondent at Tokyo of Hie Daily Telegraph learns that the Japanese left army advanced toward Mukden at flying speed and the last four days covered respectively thirty, thirty-five, twenty and fifteen miles. One -MAGNET of hundreds of railroad watches that Pittston, Px are kept in proper running order by Scores of letters, telegrams and telephone messages had reached the executive chamber du$£ the day urging Governor Adainffl his seat by force, but hedl to ignore this advice.The best bread is Bohan's bread. NEW SOFT SHIRTS pleated and plain in the newest patterns at CORCORAN BROS. me, Is proof positive of my ability to M. & G. Udles' Shoes Bottling Department. NEW 'PHONE 6482* properly repair your timepiece. STALKY, THE JEWELER Made to sell at $2.50: our price $2: a splendid value for the money. Boston Shoe Store. 14-4t 3? Sooth. Main St. ,, (Continued on Page Five.) •• —
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, March 17, 1905 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1905-03-17 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, March 17, 1905 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1905-03-17 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
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Identifier | PGZ_19050317_001.tif |
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Full Text | D WEATHER INDICATIONS. I ♦ It Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonjght and Friday. ' A ' 'Vi+ll VE \1 U i WBBKL* HIBTAHUSHICD 1880. iteAUl XJlwVl 11'AILY EST. nr THKO. T1AKT 1889. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1905. TWO CENT8 A COPY. (. FORTY CENTS A MONTH, i 8 PAGES. A LEADER NAMED. the Russian re sir, unci Uip blow was struck north of Tie pass. PEADODY WINNER FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. MORGAN SPEAKS! NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. MILITIA ON DUTY. Kuropatkin Taken by Surprise. New ; jfJStock Markets, furnished by & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Gas Investigation Certain, but a Hitch In Committee Chairmanship. Thru general Knropatkjn was taken by surprise is a fair inference from the manner in which 011 Tuesday night. lie abandoned the Fan river positions, leaving so hurriedly that he again was obliged to burn his stores to lire vent them from falling into tin1 bawls of the Japanese. It is evident that the Japanese struck in from west of the Liao river. Tie pass is practically the gate where the mountains and the l.iao river meet, and It commands the whole country north ward. Albany, N. Y., March 17.—After having decided that Senator Alfred It. Page should be chairman of the joint legislative committee which will investigate the lighting situation in New York the Republican leaders changed their minds and reached the conclusion that Senator Frederick C. Stevens should head the committee. This conclusion was the result of a conference held at a late hour last nigfit by Senator Raines and Senator Mai by and may be reversed. Sensational Assertions on Ordered Out to Protect Linevitch Will Succeed Kur- Alleged to Hava Promised to New York, March 17, 1905, opatkin. High, 144 38% 48% 80% 90 103% Low. 142 X 3»% 46% 79 ',Ci 88'/, 103 % Close. 143 37 47% 79% 88% 103% Treaty. Prisoner. Resign. Am Sugar . . Am Car & F A in Loco Amul Copper Atchison com Atchison pfd TIE PASS HEAVY LOSS LONG FIGHT IS ENDED FORAKER REPLIES. TALK OF LYNCHING. B. R. T. 6C% 66% Many Russians Captured by Legislature Finally Voted Can Pacific . ...T4 6% Ches & Ohio .. 59% Chicago & Alton. 43 B. & O, 109% 145 57% 42% 107% 108 14 145% 58 42% New York Lawyer Alleged Gov. Pennypacker Took Prompt Action. With the Japanese in behind the Russian army at Tie pass General Kuropatkhfs position is extremely critical. Once the Japanese are across his rear in force Kuropatkin would have to cut his way out or surrender. to be in Scheme. the Japs. to Unseat Adams. C. F. I 54% 63% 53% The committee as originally agreed upon was as follows: Senator Alfred R. Page of New York city, chairman; Senator Frederick S. Stevens of Wyoming, Senator Thomas F. Grady of New York, Assemblyman George B. Agnew of New York, Assemblyman James K. Apgar of Westchester, Assemblyman Edwin A. Merritt, Jr., of St. Lawrence and Assemblyman George M. Palmer of Schoharie. Erie 4 7 % 46 % 46% St. Petersburg, March 17.—It is officially announced that General Kuropatkin will be replaced by General Linevitch as commander in chief of the Manchurian army. 111 Central 162% 161 161% Washington, March 17.—Senator Moigan delivered a live hour speech at thu executive session of the senate, in which he brought sweeping charges against William Nelson Cromwell ol New York city in connection with tht negotiation of the Santo Doniingai treaty. West Chester, Pa., March 17.— Shortly before midnight Sheriff Creswell received a telephone message from Governor Pennypacker, stating that the governor had been notified by the Italian consul in Philadelphia that a mob of Italians would invade the Chester county jail here during the night and lynch R'ccardo Fortte, the suspect arrested in connection with the diabolical murder at Howellvllle of the De Lucca children. Denver, March 17.—James II. Teabody has won his contest for the of- Uce of governor of Colorado, from which lie retired 011 Jan. 10 after serving a term of two years, but his victory was achieved only after he had given an alleged pledge to resign and surrender the chair to Lieutenant Governor Jesse F. McDonald, a Republican. Governor Peabody took over the office of governor from Alva Adams last evening. L. & N Manhattan . . Met St Ky . M. K. & T, . Mo Pacific . X. Y. Central Norf & West St. Paul . . . Out & West Pennsylvania Peo Gas . . 169% 125% 66% 108% 163 % 88% 181% 61% 144% 113% 143% 169% 123% CD6 107% i61 % 85% 179% 60% 142% 111% 142 142 169% 123% 66% 107% 162 85 % 180 60% 143% 111% General Kazibee has been appointed commander in chief of the forces at Vladivostok. M. Mobrlnsky succeeds Count Vorontsofi'-Dnshkoff as president of the organizing committee of the Red Cross society. With the evacuation of Tie pass on Wednesday night the Russian army abandoned the last stronghold in southern Manchuria and definitely turned over the section to the Japanese for the campaign of 11105. At least 110 other strategy is possible for General Kuropatkin in view of his scanty supplies of ammunition and stores, the shattered condition of ills army and the wide enveloping movements which the Japanese have continued almost without a stop since the Russian defeat at Mukden. As soon as the assembly met for the day the Page resolution providing for an investigation of the lighting situation in New York city was taken up. The resolution passed, the assembly— 141 to 3. The investigation will probably begin next Friday in New York city. FLEEING TOWARD HARBIN. According to Senator Morgan, Mr Cromwell, who was prominently con nected with the sale of the Panama canal property to the United Statee, was the principal mover in the effort to Interest this country in the affairs of Santo Domingo. Reading 96% 94 % 94% Russian Army, Driven From Tie Pass, Roc Island ... 34% 34% So Pacific .. ..69% 68 So Rwy com .. 35% 34% T. C. & I 91 . Texas Pacific .. 89% 38% Union Pacific ..134 131% IT. S. Steel ... 85% 35% IT. S. Steel pfd. .95% 95 34% 68% 34% 89% 38% 132% 35% 95% The sheriff notified Chief of Police Jeffries and the latter called out his force of nine men and hurried them to the jail. Sliantoupu, March 17.—Defended in the rear by the divisions of Lieutenant General AlexeiefT, Major General Molozoff and General Mtechtsehenko, General Kuropatkin's army is fleeing from Tie pass toward Harbin along the mountain roads between the pass and the southern edge of the great Sungarl valley, 3CX) miles wide, which plain it must cross to get to Harbin or Kirin. Furious fighting is in progress continuous! v in tlie wake of the main body. Begins Long Retreat. Ill spite of the alleged pledge it Is announced on the authority of IV. It. Fairley, state Republican chair mar that Mr. Peabody will not resign tli The senator asserted that Mr. Cromwell was actuated by a desire to f1' %■ trate the plans of a Mr. and Mrs. Reader, natives of Alabama, who are operating under the name of the Header syndicate, to get certain concessions from the Domlngan government, and, moreover, to promote the interests of a syndicate he (Cromwell) represented, which it is alleged holds u mass of claims against Latin-American republics, Including a large part of the debts against the Doniingan government. Sheriff Creswell next communicated with Captain Granville Bennett, of Co. I, Sixth regiment, X. O. P.. and that ofHclal called out Co. I. armed and equipped in full marching oyder. The guardsmen were kept in the armory all night, under arms. The expected lynching band did not appear, however. Still Raining on Pacific Coast. Los Angeles. March 17.—Heavy rains have again fallen throughout, southern California, causing still further damage to the already sorely tried railroad systems and rendering the resumption of»traffic impossible for many hours to come. The floods in the mountains have caused cessation of the work of repairing the roadbeds. Several additional washouts have been reported. Trains on the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific are now three and four days overdue. No trains on either line are leaving the city. Xo actual suffering Is reported among the passengers on the several stalled trains, although many persons, especially those in the day coaches, are experiencing great discomfort. Wabash 4 6 VA 4 5 »4 45% Nothing has been heard of the part which General Kawamura's army is taking in these operations, but Generate Nogi and Oku, operating in the low bills of the Tie pass gorge, were themselves sufficient to turn the shattered Russian army out of the fortifications, which bad been prepared In view of being held by the army after it should have been withdrawn from Mukden. Mex Central 45% 24 H 24% General Markets. Npw York, March 1C. WHEAT — Dull and weak, contract grade. March, H.lOntlOVfc. The inquest in the case will be held this afternoon. Fortte, Ihe prisoner, refuses to make a statement. * Generate Oku and Nogi are pressing hotly after the Russians, their divisions thronging the pass, their scout.M and mountain artillery ranging the neighboring heights. The Japanese show impetuous ardor In the present pursuit, and it I-; apparent Marshal Oyama' is determined to force a Una) battle on the Itussian leader before the fugitives can get to the valley. CORN—Market 52Hc. lower March OATS—Dull natural, 38a3SV4o. 3X%c. but steady; No. 2 white, No. 2 white, clipped. 38a 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-Pepsln. Besides enring every form of headache almost instantly. Bromo-Pepsln 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 be had of all up-to-date druggists at 10 cents a bottle. It comes as a boon to mankind and womankind. For sale by Stroh's pharmacy. A9TTSlyr The concessions in question were for railways, electric light plants, street railways and other public improvements, the senator declared. BUTTER—Creamery, extras, per pound, 26aZ7c.; firsts, 23a25c.; seconds, 21a22c.; thirds, 20c.; held, extras. 25n26e.;. firsts, 23a24c.; seconds, 21a22c.; thirds. 1:0c.; state dairy, tubs, firsts, 28c.; seconds, 21aS2c.; thirds, 19a20c. The evacuation of Tie pass involves the loss of the coal mines in that vicinity, which, with the Fushuu and Yentai mines gone, is a severe blow. The railway shops at Tie pass and more suitplies were sacrificed. The statements made by Mr. Morgan produced something of a sensation in the senate, as the sen* :or was possessed of documents am'/ facts which occupied him all the afternoon, and he dealt them out unsparingly to support the charges he made. (CHEESE—State, full cream. small, colored and white, fancy, 14c.; fine, 13W.; late made, colored and white, choice, 13c.; fair to good, I2al2%c.; poor. lOVfca large, colored and wlillo, fancy, 13%c.; fine, 13al3UC\; late made, colored iind white, choice. 12%c.; fair to pood'. Hall Vic.; poor, 10al0*ic.; light skims, small" choice, 10aim;c.; prime, 9HaflV4c.; part skims, prime, *Vja8%c.; good. 8aS'4C\; common to fair, (i^aT'ie-full skims, 4aoc. Tuesday's attack upon the Russian advance lino at the Fan river, it is now evident, was only a feiut while Japanese columns were being worked around to get in position to fall upon General Kuropatkin's forces further are harassed by the steady pressure of Japanese columns against their line of communication with Harbin from the northeast and west. The northeast column is believed to be General Ka- The Checker Tournament, Not Taken Seriously, Boston, Maych 17. — The American checker team competing against the ten experts from England and Scotland more than held its own on the second day of the international tournament at the American house. The advantage secured by the visitors on the first day was reduced by one game, the Americans winning six out of eleven games, while twenty-nine were drawn. Particularly brilliant play .marked the evening session, each team securing four games. The total score for the two days' play is: Britishers, 14; Americans, 9: drawn, 57. Republican senators, discussing the statements mnde by Senator Morgan, thought they were to be regarded as merely incidental matters likely to occur In connection with any similar action in behalf of a weak and helpless government. wa mum's division, which was supposed to be aimed at this place a few dnyn ago, but which evidently has taken Cbungku, live mill * north of here, for its objective. The western column is a detachment from Nogi's or oku's forces, and it is reported by Cossack scouts to be striking toward the railroad in the direction of Shahotzu. eight miles north of Ohungku. SPECIAL N0TT0ES. SPECIAL NOTICES GOV 10 UNO It PEAtfODY EGGS—State, Pennsylvania and nearby, selected white, fancy, 19c.; choice, 18c.; mixed extras, 18c.; firsts, 17c.; dirties. 14a 13c.; checks, 12a!3c. governorship of Colorado, as has been reported. Chairman Fairley says Mr. Peabody has signed a tentative resignation. but that nothing would be done with the resignation. In his (Fairley'si WHEN WE SAY LIVE POULTRY t- Fowls, per pound, 13c.; chickens, per pound, 12c.; roosters, old, per pound, 9c.; turkeys, old. pet pound, 16c.; ducks, average, per pair, 70a 80c.; geese, average, per pair, |1.37ul.62; pigeons, per pair, 20c. Many bicyclists arc having me overhaul their cycles; why not get yours ready for the opening of the season, Schnsslcr, 8 Luz. Ave. Low prices we don't think of only tli Senator Foraker defended Mr. Cromwell, saying that he knew him professionally aud believed him incapable of (he acts charged. At the same time he said that the documents presented by Senator Morgan should be printed in order that all the senators might have a chance to examine them. price we guard carefully the quality Governor Peabody, In addressing the state assembly at inauguration and in speaking to a crowd of citizens at his home, made no reference to a possible resignation. opinion No matter how cheap the price, if the DRESSED POULTRY—Turkeys, average best, per pound. 20c.; mixed, fair to good, 18a 19c.; poor, 15aJ7c.; capons. 7 to S pounds each, per pound, 19a2nc.; 5 to 6 pounds, lfiatSc.; chickens, Philadelphia. S to«10 pounds to pair, per pound. 20a2lc.; mixed sizes. 16al8c.; other Pennsylvania. 7 to 8 pounds to pair, fancy, per pound, 17c.; state and Pennsylvania, mixed sizes, 14al5c.; old cocks, per pound, 9'-jal0c.; squabs, prime, large, white, per dozen, $3; mixed. $2.25; dark, H.50al.75. meat is trashy you would be dissat- 11 1* feared thiii column will a'taclr Kuropntkin'd line nt a point between those villages. The scouts s»y it Is marching (iiD the valley of a small stream tributary to the Liao river which crosses the railroad and the military highway at that point. If either of those columns heads oil' the retreating Russians General Kuropatkin will lie surrounded. and surrender or a battle against fearful odds will be his al- igned and as we want no dissatisfied SHEET BRASS, cuKtomers we make price and quality The vote in joint convention of the general assembly by which Governor Alva Adams, a Democrat, was ousted and Governor .lames H. Peabody, a Republican, installed, was r» 1 to 41. Ten Republicans voted with the Democratic members for Mr. Adams. .Mr. l'eabody-maintained that Mr. Adams wan elected only by fraudulent ballots cast mostly in Denver. Bulgarian Leader Dead. Different gauges; if you need anv call on Will Krise. go together. We know it's a fact Among the senate leaders a new plan was advanced In regard to Santo Domingo, but It deals with the next session of congress. It has been suggested that If the whole matter is ailqvyed to go over a joint resohition-trflgiYt fee passed by congress to authorize Hlit' president to do the very things th.-M* are proposed by the treaty. If this course were pursued a majority vote is all that would be required to place tlie entire matter in the hands of the president. Salonika. Earopenn Turkey. March 17.—The report that Apostol. the notorious Bulgarian leader, has been killed is confirmed. A sharp engagemcnt took place between 50(1 Turkish infantry and cavalry and a strong band of Bulgarians at the village of Suiola. near tJhev.vali. The Bulgarians were defeated, with the loss of fortytwo killed, including Apostol. The Turks lost three men killed and had eight men wounded. that for the quality there are no lower 41rices than ours, Tlie Gazette Printing Office would like to do your printing.. Only the finest quality of work, and at prices that will suit. For tomorrow—strictly fresh eggs. POTATOES — State. in bulk, per ISC pounds, tl.l-ul.37; per ICS pound bsg. J1.15a 1.25; Long Island, in bulk, per ISO pounds, J1.50a2; per ICS pound bate. $1.00a2; Jersey, In bulk, per ISO pounds, Sl.l2al.$5: per bnrrel or bag, Jl.lftal.25; sweet potatoes, per barrel. $P,a5; per basket, Jl.25al.75. beef, pork, lamb, veal, chickens, kid- neys, &c ternative. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET Several of Kuroki's strongest divisions are pursuing- the Russian army from the southeast and east. Brigade after brigade of infantry has been hurled against the Russian rear guard, frequently with result costly In boll) sides. The rear guard, comprises the flower of what is left of the Russian army. That they can hold Kuroki, Oku or N'ogi in check long enough for the Peabody Sworn In, HOPS—State. 1904. choice, per pound, 29a30c.: good to prime, 27a28c.; common to fair. 28a2Bo. Dry batteries, two barrels just received at Krise's. Governor l'eabody was escorted before the joint assembly by a committee after the adoption of the report making him governor, lie was greeted with cheers. The oath of office was administered to him by Chief Justice GahhArt. When the applause following this ceremony subsided Governor l'eabody thanked the members of the legislature for having "done their duty" and assured them that their action would meet with the approbation of their constituents, lie said that his election would do away once for all with criminal elections, and if this end was attained a great good would come to the state. While /lie governor was speaking a governor's salute was booming on the grounds outside the capital. 300 pair new bicycle tires, just received at prices to suit all. Krise. STRAW — Long rye, 95c. a$l per 100 pounds. HAY—Prime, large hales, per 100 pounds. 87»,C.a90c-; No. 1. 80a82V4c.; No 2. 75a771*c.: No. 3, (i5a"2Hc.; shipping. 57'4nROc.: small bales, 2V4c. less than large. AT HALLOCK'S TOMORROW Strikes Hidden Hocks. Jefferson City, Mo., March 17.—The senate accepted the house bill making bookmaking and pool selling any when.' in Missouri a felony, punishable by a fine and from six months to two years' imprisonment. The bill will now go to Governor Folk for his signature and will doubtless become a law. Bookmaking and Pool Selling Barred Home dressed veai When your ship of health strikes the hidden rocks of consumption, pneumonia, etc.. yrAi are lost, if you don't set help from Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. J. W. McKlnnon, of Talladega Springs, Alabama, writes: "I had been very ill with pneumonia, under the care of two doctors, but was getting no better when I began to tako Dr. King's New Discovery. The first dose gave relief, and one bottle cured me." Sure cure for sore throat. bronchitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed at Win. C. Price, Chas. Waters, Geo. D. Stroh, West Pittston. drug stores, price 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. LADIES Home killed Pork DRESSED MEATS—Calves Arm; city dressed veals sold at SalSVfcc. per pound; country dressed at mutton dull at per pound; lambs tit HHalSc.; country dressed spring lambs in some demand iit $3a9.50 per carcass. Call at Clara Wagner's store, 18 Home dressed Chickens commander in chief to lead his main body through the mountain? to the Sungari plain is the hope of every man in the Russian army. 1'nless they can do so the annihilation of the whole army apparently is certain. Knropatkiu's troops are in no condition for a death struggle in a country rocky as that they are now traversing, and their rations have dwindled to such pitiful proportions that it is all the soldiers can do to drag themselves over the rocks on the road to seeming safety. Main street and see the new line of Prime Beef well made underskirts. We have one Nice Xiamb, of the most complete lines of notions Country new laid Eggs, Live Stock Markets. CATTLE-Supply light choice, S5.®)a5.T5; prime, calves, $7a7.50. market steady; J5.25a5.50; veal Canadian Missionary Dead. and trinklets ever shown in this city, Shell Clysters. Winnipeg. Man., March 17. — Mgr. Ititchot, a pioneer Roman Catholic missionary of western Canada and for the last forty-three years parish priest at the French settlement of St. Norbert, on the Bed river, is dead, aged eighty years. Father Ritchot took pari in the rebellion of 1880. for ladies,' misses and children. Also Salt Fish HOGS—Receipts light; market higher; prime heavy, mediums and heavy Yorkers, $5.40a5.45; light Yorkers, $5.35#5.40; pigs, $5.20*5.30; roughs, $4a.4.75. a fine assortment of fancy goods. Wc Fancy pickles. would be pleased to receive a visit Fancy bologna jig SHEEP AND LAMBS — Supply •light; market steady; prime wethers, J5.10a6.25; common, J3a4; lambs, J5aS. from you, and can assure you of cour- liK S. Main St. Both phones. Governor Peabody, accompanied by Adjutant General Sherman M. Bell and a number of friends, went directly to the governor's chamber after the ("inclusion of the inauguration ceremony. Governor Adams had left when Governor Peabody arrived, but the retiring governor's private secretary, Alfred Patek, was still in the office. Governor l'eabody inquired for Governor Adams and when told that he lind gone said: "I am very sorry. I expected to see him." teous treatment and reasonable price Let us call for your bicycle and clean it up in good shape. Phone to Krise. Almost all tlie stores in Tie pass were destroyed, together with inahy stands of small arms and a large mini her of transports, before the Russian* evacuated that position. The men left the pass with an average of less than two days' rations. No apprehension in regard to food supply is felt if the army can reach the valley, but there is a stretch of forty miles over the mountains before it can arrive at the plain. A Costly Stable Fire, All klnda light lunches. Barter's. Bicycle baskets, good large ones, heavy wires, for delivery purposes. Krise. Philadelphia, March 17.—The large and palatial stone stable of John II. Dearnly at IioxboroUgh, a suburb, was» totally destroyed by tire, causing a loss estimated at $50,000. A horse valued at $0,000 perished, and two largo automobiles and ten carriages were among tlie contents destroyed. bargains NECKWEAR, The newest is found here CORCORAN BROS. WE HELP the housekeeper to make culinary dit- For Y§ir ties lighter A telephone message Why do we turn out firstclass watch repairs? We have the practical experience and a reputation to hold it, and we intend to hold it if honest work does the trick. Fitzsimmons, Watchmaker. the best Hotels, Clubs, Cafes () and the Buffets of Private (} Families, $ I I brings our market ulace right to your Theater Fire, but No Panic. Consideration: Order what you want, and STORY OF THE FLIGHT. Governor Pea body then introduced himself to Mr. Pa tele, remarking that lie had been seated as governor and offered to shake bands. Mr. Patek drew back and uttered a contemptuous remark, which caused Colonel F. X. Gross of the Colorado national guard ,to seize Mr. Patek by the shoulder anil demand that lit- lepeftt the remark he had made. Before Mr. Patek could comply General Bell separated the two men. Payton, C)., .March 17.—Kin4 in Ihe Victoria theater building caused I lie dismissal of the audience in the third act. There was no panic, the assembly passing out quietly. The loss is estimated at $30,000. house, leave us the task of hustling it to your Kuropatkin Left Mukden In Advance St©gmai®r9 s Special low prices in many lines. You save money when you deal here. home London, Starch 17.—From a dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Slnmiutln descriptive of the lighting around and the fall of Mukden it appears that General Kuropatkin left for Tie pass on horseback on March 8, his staff following by train the next day. Oil March 10 Cossacks began looting in Mukden and, maddened with drink, committed the wildest excesses and robberies and killed numerous civilians. The Russians' retreat from Mukden station was well executed until it was discovered that the eordou of .Japanese in the rear, two and a half miles from town, was nearly complete, when the retirement became a flight. of Army and a Rout Ensued. New green vegetables arriving. Lace curtains 2% yards long, 34 in wide, regular 75c value, for 45c. Full stock of fish for Lent Wreck on Pennsylvania Line. \ Philadelphia. March 17.—The New l'tork express from Washington on the Pennsylvania railroad was wrecked at Northeast, Md. A number of passengers were badly bruised, but no one was seriously hurt. Fresh shell oysters. SHARP' SMARKET, Large assortment of embroidery for corset covers, 15 in. wide, the 25 and 39c quality for 15c. ACCURACY A NECESSITY takes precedence for DUNLAP STYLES in the Sclioble Plate at CORCORAN BROS. Some men don't inind it if their Twenty-two Republican members of tile general assembly, according to report, refused to be bound by any action in the caucus to vote for Mr. Peabody. A majority of them, however, were In favor of seating I.ieutenont Governor McDonald in the governor's chair if means could be found to do fjo legally. Finally the leaders of the opposing Republican factions arranged a compromise by which Mr. Peabody would be vindicated by being dec I a red elected and Mr. McDonald would be made governor. Elegant assortment of Val and Torchon Lace and insertion, wirth regular, 10c, IB and 25c. your choice of lot, a yard 5c. watch varies Ave or ten minutes In » week's time, but railroaders insist on their timepieces being kept at the Washington. March 11—VJce President and Mrs. Fairbanks will leave here for New York city tomorrow, where the former will lDe one of the speakers at the ORio society banquet in the evening. Fairbanks to Visit New York, 1 lot of Corsets, about 50 dozen, worth 75c and $1 .00. Your choice we have your size, 50c. SHAD SHAD SHAD highest degree of accuracy—a sec- fPuriiy and ond's difference may mean a costly Large line of neck rouching, black, white and all colors, a yard, 25c. wreck and a loss of lire. In my ex- The first of the season: fine roe and perience as a railroad watch inspec- (Qualii^o 1 lot ladies' muslin under skirts, trimmed with deep cambric flounce and 6 Inch torchon lace, regular 75c quality, for only 50c. 50c and 60c. Telc- tor I find watches that don't vary a The Russian left army, comprising some l.TO.OOO men, according to the same dispatch, were cut off by the Japanese, but are said to have by forced marches from Fusliun and Tungfii by way of l.acliiatuu, Wayanocheng and Sunehiati splendidly executed a junction with the main body at Tie pass in three days. buck shad 40c, Book containing $3 worth of Red Star Stamps given to every purchaser on Saturday at Langan's Shoe Store, South Main street. Order a case sent home v today. 0 phone your order second a month. An experience of Nice mild green onions, fancy let- 24 years In watch repairing, and a At the conference at which the bargain was made pledges were given to the Independent Republicans by active supporters of Mr. Peabody that he would retire after being seated and permit the lieutenant governor to lake the office of governor. Elegant line of top collars and lace collarB fronD 5c. tuce, red radishes, parsley, spinach thorough knowledge of the delicate Heating stoves and ranges at Ash's. sweet potatoes, nice cooking apples, mechanism of finely made watches en- Ideal and Little Beauty under waists and corset waists, worth more, our price 25c. horse radish root. Fresh fish and blue able me to give a guarantee of satis- When You Buy Shoes at tlie Boston Sbrt** Htnr*» vnu are sure to save money; 79 N. Main St. 14m-4t Steanaier Brewing Co. point oysters. FREDERICK'S MARKET. faction on all work, The accurarj The correspondent at Tokyo of Hie Daily Telegraph learns that the Japanese left army advanced toward Mukden at flying speed and the last four days covered respectively thirty, thirty-five, twenty and fifteen miles. One -MAGNET of hundreds of railroad watches that Pittston, Px are kept in proper running order by Scores of letters, telegrams and telephone messages had reached the executive chamber du$£ the day urging Governor Adainffl his seat by force, but hedl to ignore this advice.The best bread is Bohan's bread. NEW SOFT SHIRTS pleated and plain in the newest patterns at CORCORAN BROS. me, Is proof positive of my ability to M. & G. Udles' Shoes Bottling Department. NEW 'PHONE 6482* properly repair your timepiece. STALKY, THE JEWELER Made to sell at $2.50: our price $2: a splendid value for the money. Boston Shoe Store. 14-4t 3? Sooth. Main St. ,, (Continued on Page Five.) •• — |
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