Pittston Gazette

              HOME PAPIER. For the Pflnple of Plttston and C WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tommoro- r Eastern B#niwj'lvani'. . v * * ■ Fair and warmer'x \ Saturday, fair and v  ■ . - D; Vicinity. AliL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. IWRHKI/T HSTABI 1 DAILY H8T. WT T isiiwn IWM». [KO. HAKT 1M1. PITTSTO , PA., 9, 11)05. A COPY. I A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. HOSPITAL BAZAAR. THE CZ CLOSING OF SCHOOLS. :r mystery has BEEN PARTIALLY SOLVED. SPECIAL REPORT OF , LUZERNE GRAND JURY. .Ml Persons InteresUMl Will Please Today t* tlic Ijast IDay—Children of Note These Important 1- Result is Not Unfriendly to President's Offer. Jackson untl Cleveland Schools An noil nccmohts. Knjoy Outing. All contributions from the Baptist ladles are to be sent to Mrs. Henry lierlew, 213 Franklin street. The city school:? closed for the annual vacation this afternoon. The last day of school was marked In many of the rooms by the rendition of programmes, which the children had prepared under the Instruction of their teachers. The temporary farewell to booksv was taken with much happiness by the children. The pupils of Jackson and Cleveland schools left this morning for Valley View park, whore they are spending the day. They were accompanied by their teachers and were conveyed to the park in three special Liaurel Line cars. Doe-Ye-Nexte-Thynge Clrclc of King's Daughters has taken ful charge of the candy table. After a Thorough Investigation of the Court House Muddle, They Presented to Court This Morning a Comprehensive Review of the Case, ROOSEVELT' CALLERS. Missing Head of Man's Body Found in Pittston Town- Articles donated by the people of East Pittston are to be sent to John O'D. Mangan's store at once. ship Was Recovered This Morning From the Bottom of the Old Fairmount Shaft by All the young ladies serving on the refreshment committee are requested to bring their trays with them. Influances Being Brought an Italian Volunteer. Making Important Suggestions. CRISIS IN NORWAY to Bear on Japan. TO MEET IN PITTSTON RECOMMEND THE DISMISSAL OF ARCHITECT OSTERLING Washington, June 9.—The c zar lias at last made a personal reply to the president's offer as a peacemaker, and tlie result Is not unfavorable to the president's desire that the war should end. LIKELIHOOD NOW THAT REMAINS MAY BE IDENTIFIED King Oscar Refuses to Re- ceive Deputation. Convention of the American Protestant Association. Iu his recent audience with Mr. Meyer, the American ambassador, the czar indicated a willingness to take under advisement the subject of peace and expressed a warm appreciation of the friendly words of Mr. Meyer, speaking as the personal envoy of the president. There is One Bullet Wound in the Head, Also Lacera- The Jury Further Recommends the Employment of a New Architect—If the Contactor Fails to Agree With the New Man, the Con- NO APPEAL TO ARMS This City Successful in Securing Next tions—Man Who Was Lowered Into Shaft R9 year's (Jon vent ion of the Order— Sweden Received the News With Indifference. Important Action With Kefer- ports that He Saw an Axe, but Could Not Reach It. once to the Name of tlic tractor to be Dismissed. The reception of Mr. Meyer was characterized by the greatest cordiality aud friendliness, aud the ambassador's cablegram to the president giving a general account of the audience is of u distinctly hopeful tone. Organization. The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, American Protestant Association," has been in session in Reading this week, and adjourned last evening, after selecting this city as the place for the convention to be held next year. Stockholm, Sweden, June 9.—King Oscar bus Refused to receive the deputation appointed to present to him the Norwegian storthing's address notifying liim of tile dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. Amid n scene of great excitement Ferdlnando Mereadante, a Cork Lane Italian, was this afternoon lowered Into the Cork and Bottle shaft In Cork Lane, and ten minutes later he was hauled to the surface by a hundred willing hands, carrying In a bag the human head belonging to the body found lying close to the shaft early last Tuesday morning. The location of the head is fraught with the deepest importance as the first step in the unravelling of one of the most revolting murder mysteries that have ever blotted the name of this locality. The finding of the head clears up the indeflniteness of the clues that have tied the hands of the authorities and puts at an end the fear that the distinguishing part of the murdered man might lie at the bottom of the shaft. The scene when the Italian who had been lowered into the opening called up that ho had found the head and lying beside it an axe was one of the most Intense excitement. As the man was hauled to the surface, bearing the ghastly remnant of a human being with him, the crowd, as if moved by a common impulse surged forward, and it was only by the utmost efforts of the county officers that the rush was stopped and the work of lifting the man from the depths of the shaft was unimpeded. It was at 1:50 this afternoon that Mereadante reached the surface with the head of the murdered man. He had started his descent about ten minutes before. The rope was then pulled out through one of the breaks in the boards surrounding th( shaft and a large number of men picked to assist in the lowering. The rope was tied about Mercadante's thighs, and at 1:40 he gradually slipped over the edge of the cribbing. He was lowered slowly and some minutes passed before he reached the plattorm, which is Just above the water. The June grand jury of Luzerne county which lias been holding a special session this week for the purpose of investigating the new court house muddle, made its report to court this morning at 10 o'clock, it was received by Judge Ferris, who thanked the jurors for their conscientious work. The report is an exhaustive review of the court house business from beginning to end, with certain recommendations. Most important is the recommendation that Architect Osterlirig be dismissed and that a new architect be employed. In the event of Contractor Smith failing to reach an agreement vvllh the new architect within ten days his appointment, it is recommended that the contractor shall be dismissed. The grand jury censures Contl-actor Smith for letting certain sub-contracts. Former County Controller McLean and Former County Commissioners Jones, Hay a.id Finn are also censured. The text of the report Is as follows: torily completed and accepted from the contractor. Provided that from the last payment or payments accruing there shall be deducted fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) paid by the county to competing architects under the terms of the competition under which the plans of the said Osterling were originally selected for a court house on Public Square are included in this contract. Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister, called by appointment at the White House and spent half an hour with the president. He was Still unable to give the president the slightest indication regarding Japan's peace terms, but it is believed he was acquainted In a general way. with the hopeful tone of Mr. Meyer's dispatch, and wijh this aN a lever the hope is expressed here that the mikado will meet the president halfway in the earnest efforts he is making to assist in bringing an early peace. According to the latest news from all parts of the country, the Norwegian coup d'etat has been received with calmness bordering on iudifference. Beyond 'demonstrations of loyalty to the throne there is no sign here that anything unusual has happened. All kinds of business is continued as usual, nnd there is not a single worker less in the workshops. The crisis is hardly discussed among the working classes, and where the subject is discussed at all there is no word spoken of an appeal to arms. The universal view is that Norway and the Norwegians will be the only sufferers. Important action was taken by the convention with reference to the name of the organization. The delegates, fearing that the order may be confused with the secret society known as the American Protective association, passed a resolution instructing the grand secretary to notify all lodges that they must use the name, He looked about him and In a few seconds saw the head lying a short distance away from him. Somewhat below it, in the water, was to be seen an axe, In all probability the weapon with which the head was severed from the body. Mereadante called up to the surface that he could see the head but could not reach It, so the rope was shifted slightly to enable him to get over to where It lay. A cloth bag was then thrown down to him, and he secured the head and placed it In the bag, after which he gave the signal to draw up. He was slowly lifted to the surface and as soon as he was again on terra firma he handed to the county detective the bag containing the head. The throng standing about rushed forward and many Italians hurried up to Mereadante and asked him a hundred different questions. County Detective Jones did not open tH"e bag, but, with Deputy Mas! and Deputy Detective Uffalussi, started for the Avoca car line, taking the head with him. He went at once to Peter Locuta's undertaking shop. In Dupont. A large and curious crowd walked to the undertaking rooms. That article sixteen aforesaid, which provided that the architect should personally remain in the city of Wilkesbarre, to personally superintend the. construction or .""urnish a super- Intending architect satisfactory to the commissioners, and who shall rcsido in the city of Wilkesbarre, was entirely ignored and the following clause which was Inserted in the written contract with the architect, to-wit: 'and that the terms of said competition so far as they are pertinent exccpt as niodilled herein, are a part of this contract,' is red lined and stricken out." •'American Protestant Association, in full, instead of "A. P. A." The following olileers were eiectcil: James Thompson, of Philadelphia, grand master; H. C. Gehret, Heading, vice grand master; W. Crozler, Pittsburg, grand secretary; William Mc- Japan Loath to Give Statement. Huron Kaneko, the Japanese financial advisor, whs received by (lie president and discussed the whole situation for some time. Barou ICaneko said that Japan had not received directly or Indirectly any request from Russia for a statement of peace terms. It was Intimated that Japan would be loath to Rive any such statement until convinced that Russia was prepared to take up the question of peace with the intention of ending the war. Dowell, Philadelphia, grand treasurer; James Armstrong, Erie, grand chaplain; Samuel 13. Bunting, Scranton, grand conductor; Frank Williamson, Germantown, assistant grand conductor; Robert Reed, Wilkesbarre, grand tyler; J. C. Williams, Plttston, grand guard; Andrew D. Cobln, Philadelphia, representative to the Grand King Oscar's attitude meets with complete approval, and, although hopes are expressed that the powers will delay recognizing the new kingdom and although the interval before parliament meets here may give an opportunity for some compromise to be arranged, it is generally believed that the separation will be peacefully consummated. Then the only points of interest will be as to what form of government Norway will adopt and as to the question of defense against Russia, for which an offensive and defensive alliance between Norway and Sweden Is considered essential. Oscar's Attitude Approved. To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Luzerne county: That the superintendent of construction employed by the county commissioners under their contract with the contractor and paid by the county is subject to the direction of the architect and can be removed by him if found incompetent. The grand' jury inquiring in and for the county of Luzerne at the June session, 1005, respectfully make Ijixlge No. 30, Philadelphia, was awarded grand prize No. 1; lodge No. 63, Philadelphia, grand prize No. 2; lodge No. 9, Philadelphia, grand priza No. 3, for initiating the largest numiMir of members during the year.  Ijiidge Sir Mortimer Durand. the British ambassador, saw the president, and Baron Speck vou Stomburv. the German ambassador. was at the White House for report as follows That having been advised by the Honorable Judge. Ferris in his charge to tiic grand jury to make inquiry KtMLvr to tjic (lclcrym Ihe construction of the new court house, we called before us a large number of witnesses, among them the county commissioners, county controller, the contractor and architect, and after hearing their testimony and that uf others, we make report of our lindings as fol- Thercfore under present coiitiKjt with the architect .which Is in direct violation of what* was contemplated by tTie. commissioners in their resolutions of January 13, 1809, the architect's compensation has been increased, he is not called upon to personally remain in the city of Wilkesbarre and to personally superintend the construction or to furnish a super- nearly ah hour. j None of the cullers wotikl discuss his visit, and it can he stated that, with the exception of*the call of Sir. Takahira, none of these visits was of great importance. STRAWBERRIES AND PINEAPPLES for canning purposes. Will have on The determination to send a man into the shaft was reached today by the county authorities. Ferdlnando Mercadante, a middle aged Italian, had volunteered to make the descent, and ho was the man chosen for the hazardous work. The probability that there was black damp or Are damp In the shaft made It necessary to examine the air before sending any one into the opening. This morning, a mining lamp was lighted, tied to a string and then lowered from the surface. Its descent was closely watched ,until the bottom of the lamp touched on the timbers immediately overhanging the water, with which the shaft has been gradually filling since its abandonment many years ago. The atmospheric conditions were found to be about normal and safe. A cursory examination of thevhead was made by one of the officials. It was that of a man between 50 and 60 year* of age. The features were distinguishable, although they were badly disfigured from the impact of the head striking the platform, after its fall of more than 160 feet from the' surface. The nose was smashed, the teeth knocked in and there were evidences that the head had been mutilated before being cast Into the shaft. A bullet hole was found In one of the eyes, and in several places on the head deep cuts, made either with a knife or an axe, were discernible. The victim had red hair and wore a long moustache, which was sandy in color. The face was large and apparently the features had been quite reqular. It is understood that negotiations between the two governments will l»e instituted as soon as possible, especially upon common economic questions. hand every day for the next few weeks It is not expected that the situation will change radically in the next day or two. Until some indication conies from Japan of her attitude in the light of the spirit shown by the czar the negotiations can hardly be expected to progress. Meantime powerful though friendly influence is heing brought to bear on Japan to be moderate in her demands. It has been pointed out that Japan and Russia must always be close neighbors and that if Japan is unreasonable now in her great triumph she might again be involved in war with Russia. What effect these representations may have on the mikado is of course only conjectural. i IiIb stock of nn«l intending architect, satisfactory to the commissioners and has the power to discharge superintendent of construction, an employe of the county commissioners, who should be free and independent of the architect. lows Some politicians appear to be apprehensive that Norway will pursue a foreign policy involving insecurity for Sweden and the necessity of great expenditure for the fortification of the western frontier. ptneaprDIeB, ami -pleased to On January 13, 1899, the county commissioners at a meeting held on that date adopted a set of rules and regulations governing the competition for plans and spccillcations for the proposed new court house. have your orclejj tner for large or small lots, That much of the trouble and delay In the construction of this new court house is attributable to the neglect of the county commissioners to Insert these provisions in the contract with the architect. All the new vegetables, fresh from the farm, can be fouml here ilally The eleventh rule provided that "the successful competitor will, if the work is carried out, be employed to furnish detailed and working drawings and superintend the erection of the building, not exceeding four hundred and lifty thousand dollars, two and one-half per cent, on all over that amount. Payments shall be made as follows: The national anthem is called for at all places of amusement. Addresses and telegrams of sympathy with the king from all parts of Sweden and from abroad are constantly arriving at the palace; Orders delivered to all parts of the city SHARP'S MARKET, both phones. That according to the testimony of the present board of commissioners, they all agree that they have been unable to get the architect to come here to the city and personally superintend the construction of this building, and that he lias failed to furnish a superintending architect as contemplated by the rules and regulations aforementioned. 11AUBRICK is prepared to put your furniture In Nansen Expresses His Views. London, June 0.—IDr. Fridjof Nansen, the arctic explorer, in a telegram to a London paper says that what happened in Norway could be no longer avoided. good trim, epairlng and upholster- A portion of the high fence surrounding the opening was torn away and, after the "buntings," or cribbing, hnd been tested and found to be perfectly safe, a number of the logs on one side forming the cribbing, were sawed down until a level with the opposite side 'was reached. A heavy timber was then secured and laid across the shaft, being then made fast. To the middle of the timber a pulley with a long rope, secured from Dershimer & Griffen's mill, was fastened. The expense of this work was borne by Deputy Sheriff Vincent J. Mas!, of this city, who arranged to have the descent into the shaft made. The nationality of tho maji cannot be readily determined from the faco. He was cither a Slav or an Italian. One Important fact was learned and that is that the murdered man was not Musto, an Italian, as was suspected. Up to 4 o'clock this afternoon identification had not been made, although a large number of foreigners looked at the head. The head will bo dissected this afternoon and an effort made to find the bullet lodged within it. $4,500 after contract for the erection of the building shall have been awarded to the builder, when the contractor begins his work on the site. Strong Hopes Entertained. Ing of the best quality workmanship Strong hopes were entertained here in the highest circles that London could be relied on for active assistance in counseling moderation to Japan. These hopes have not yet been realized, although information lins been received that Great Britain will welcome peace. It is still hoped, however, that soine assistance from that quarter may yet be forthcoming. Berlin and Paris are both giving loyal assistance to the efforts initiated in Washington, and the result of Berlin's activity is already being felt. done on short notice. If you have any "The crown," he says, "was compelled to veto the consular bill or else it would have lost Sweden. We understand this without bitterness, as there is now no way back. Our hope is that the Swedish people will also understand that this was the beat solution of the difficult crisis, for the continuation of the quarrel between the two countries would be a perpetual danger and weakness." old furniture about the house that $4,500 when the exterior wall shall have reached the second story. That on July 31, 1902 the contract, for the construction of the new court house was awarded to Wilson J. Smith, contractor, and for almost one year thereafter the building was delayed owing to pending litigation. you. really are afraid to have your visitors see because of its shabblness, $4,500 when the building is under roof, and $4,500 when the interior is let llaubrick know about it. A coat ready for linlsh, the balance when the building is satisfactorily completed. of paint or varnish and neat uphol- If for any reason the construction of the building shall be necessarily abandoned, before the contractor enters upon the performance of the work upon the site, the sum of two thousand ($2,000) dollars shall be paid to the architect, in lieu of all other compensation as liquidated damages. That on or about March 18, 1S03, the contractor awarded to the Columbian Stone company, a partnership concern of Pittsburg, composed of the father and brother of the architect. P. J. Osterling, and one or more persons, the contract for the stone to be used in the now court house building. stering will make it like new Carpet laying given prompt atten- So far no clues have been mentioned as to the identity of the suspected murderer, but the county officials have a strong clue to work on and they will give the solution of the crime their entire attention. In all likelihood some person will be lowered into the shaft to secure the axe, which was lying near the body. The reason that the head did not sink lntft the shaft is that the shaft contains a false bottom, which is covered by only a small quantity of water. The inquest, which was to have been held this afternoon, has been postponed for a few days until evidence can bo worked up from the new development. tion HAUBRIC, 16 William St Phonographs at Garrison's. Farther instructions have been sent Ambassador Meyer at St. Petersburg, but their character is not known. HE MAGNET Rule sixteen provided that, "The architect to whom the contract shall be awarded, shall cither personally remain in the city of Wllkesbarre, and shall personally superintend the construction, or he shall furnish a superintending architect, satisfactory to the commissioners who shall reside in the city of Wilkesbarre during the That some time after the awarding of the contract to Wilson J. Smith, the commissioners with the approval of the court determined to chango the entrance to the new court house and for this purpose revised plans were necessary. These plans called for certain changes which in the opinion of the architect, in a written letter to the judges of this court, 'would cost but a trifle. Upon investigation the contractor was of the opinion that the revised plans would necessitate an additional expenditure of about seventy-two thousand dollars. The county controller refused to approve tho revised plans until he received from the architect an itemized statement of the additional costs occasioned by such plans; and under advice of counsel the contractor refused to continue the work until tho plans had his approval. Upon the estimate being made the architect reported that the change would cost in the neighborhood of nineteen thousand dollars, the contractor in tho neighborhood of seventy-two thousand dollars and the matter was adjusted by agreeing to give the contractor for his extra charges about forty-seven thousand dollars. SPECIAL NOTICES. m EVERYTHING. in stock tomorrow in the fresh meat Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, called at the French embassy, yvhere he had a long talk on the situation with Ambassador Jusserand. The Russian ambassador lias not yet made an appointment with the president, and it is impossible to obtain any information regarding the cablegrams that have retched the embassy from St. Petersburg in the last twenty-four hours. Not be as particular about what We aret showing a line of Summer Dry Goods, Notions etc., that are uneqmilled, and at prices that will appeal to every one. you drink as you are about what line, including home dressed chick- ens. A choice stock of good quality you wear? construction." We will deliver your order to any You would not wear misfit One lot of Children's Dresses made of chambrny, plain and striped, fancy yoke edged with braid, worth 98c; our special price 50c. The body of the murdered man was buried this morning in Ransom, but it is likely that it will be exhumed tomorrow and brought back hero so as to aid in the work of ldentlflca- That after the adoption of these rules and regulations many architects entered the competition and on April fi. 189!), in accoroance with these rules and regulations the commissioners adopted plans and drawings of P. J. Osterllng, the present architect, and upon the 16th of March, 1901, adopted the said Osteriing's plans and drawings for the erection of the present court house on the river common site. part of tho city, or you can have our clothes because they were cheap, wagon stop at your door would you? Have some handsome golf girl fans, Tho same argument applies to Infants' long and short White Drosses from 25c. imitation burnt leather, which we will See Garrison about electric work. tion give away to our customers tomorrow Unredeemed watches. Armory Loan beer. WHY will you use some- Toadies' and Misses' Mohair Dress Skirts, In colors of brown, blue and black; worth regular $4.00; special price $2.30. In October next, there will be a grand eisteddfod in the North Scranton Auditorium, in honor of Dr. Parry, whose compositions will be the test pieces in all the principal events. The affair is to be conducted under the auspices of the Welsh Baptist church. There's one here for you, Oflice, thing that merely looks like llALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET, Refrigerators at Ash's. beer, because it is cheap, when 28 S. Main Street, Crown and bridge work. Dr. Moon. you ca» havo Indies' Kmbroidered Collars, new designs, worth 15c; our spccial price 5 cents. That the county commissioners on the 24th day of June, 1902, entered Into a written contract with F. J. Osterling. architect, and wholly disregarded the eleventh and sixteenth rules of said resolutions. MUSLIN GOODS. Ladles' full-sized muslin night SPECIAL NOTICES. One lot Patent Leather Belts for Buster Brown Suits, 10c kind, at 5c. dresses, 50c quality for 39c, EVERY BEEF is not the same—there's a difference One lot fine White Embroidered Front Shirt Waist patterns, $1.25 kind, 75c. SPECIAL NOTICES. Ladles' drawers, 2!ic kind for 21c, for the asking. YOU KNOW The compensation of the architect as provided in the eleventh rule aforesaid, was unlawfully changed and Increased, and now reads In said written contract as follows: "That the compensation to be paid the said architect shall be five per centum (5 per centum) upon the cost of the building, as herein provided for, to be paid as follows: Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) after the contract for the erection of the building shall have been awarded to the builder, when the contractor begins work on the site. Children's muslin and gauze draw- in the quality of cattle; but all meat how Stegmaler's Is browed— One lot Children's Ribbed Fancy Trimmed Vests, each 4c. WE HAVE THOUGHT you buy of this storo is of one grade— YOU KNOW how it Is bottled— of the events that oftimcs perplex you After the contractor awarded his contract fCjr the stone to the Columbian Stone company, aforesaid, and before any stone was delivered, the county commissioners by resolution of April 7. 1903 and May 6, 1908, demanded the contractor to use Cleveland No. 1 sand stone from Gray Canyon. This the contractor refused to do. claiming his right under the terms of his contract to use whatever stone he desired, provided the same was Ohio Liver Bock sand stone. ers. Ladles' gauze undervests 10c to 25 the best quality obtainable. We look YOU KNOW every bottle of it Pne lot of Ladies' 10c vests at 8c. —the season's weddings and gradua- our cattle over carefully before we One lot of Ladles' 50c Silk Gloves, white and colors; our special price 3D wills. tlons. You probably have relatives or Ladles' wash belts, white leather buy. When you want a very choice is Pasteurized—be particular friends whom you want to remember belts, white silk belts and black belt?. cut In beef, pork, lamb or veal, come and Insist on having Stegmalers'. Lace Curtains 2V4 yards long, 35 inches wide; worth 75c; our price another assortment of direct to this store, or send in your on occasions of this kind with appre- Ladles embroidered shirt waist pat- Stegimaier Brewing Co. 30 muts. clatlve tokens of your friendship. Sit- terns 85c to $1.50. order. ting in the house thinking what to Ladles' white, black and tan drop Lowest prices In the city. give won't help you much; the better "Five thousand dollars ($5,000) when the exterior walls shall have reached the second story. stitch stockings 25c. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET, Mttston, Pa. ,he1AGM1EI way is to call at my store where you Children's corset waists, the cele- N. Main, opp. William St will find suggestions In abundance. "Flve thousand dollars, ($5,000) when the building Is under roof. That the contractor proceeded with the foundation work and some chang- brated beauty kind, In white cam- Fresh vegetables at Measlck's. Bottling Department. Undoubtedly you'll find here many Five thousand dollars ($5,000) •when the interior Is ready for finish. Balance when the building is satlsfac- bric, 25 and 50c. home. Call and see. LEWIS. THE JEWELER. CContinued on Pngc Tliree.) CLARA WAGNER, 18 8. Main. Ice cream, wholesala & retail. Moffatt. NEW 'PHONE 5452' 37 South. Main St. p