Pittston Gazette

              % w r T i ' - ' •• ' Potocm THE HOME PAPER.  For the People of Plttston and Vicinity. »- Eastern irt' *' Occasional showers Saturday ; cooler tonli Dr V w Alili THE HOME NEWS. pr AUC r0 OEN' 'Y OEN' rH. \ 8PAC YEAR. | H8T, BT was the moat Informal thing possible. Senator William Drury happened to be standing In front of the bridge olllce. Ho was acquainted with Mayor Kirkendall and Mayor Weaver, and they naturally turned to him for directions. The Senator promptly led the way from the station platform upstairs to the ladies- waiting room, which was the most convenient and suitable place that could be secured on the spur of the moment, being at once comfortable and capable of being protected without much difficulty. Here the President and his party spent the time from 6:55 until 7:30. Dozens of special officers were on hand to protect them from the throngs of people who had gathered at the station, the news of the President's arrival having spread like wildfire through the city. There were only a few hundred present when the party arrived, but when they departed, half an hour later, the station was surrounded by an enthusiastic body of 5,000 people—men, women and children—and the reception that wus accorded the President was nothing short of an ovation. Officers who accompanied the President guarded him as carefully as at any time during the day. Secret service men, in plain clothes, were at the door of the waiting room, and no person was given entrance until his Identity was known to some one in the party. Nevertheless, several dozen well known citizens were given the privilege of entering the waiting room to greet the President and he received them most cordially. He was in the best of though undoubtedly fatigued by the hard programme of the day, yet he had a few kindly words of greeting for each man, and chatted happily with the people in the waiting room, sometimes sitting down and telling a story to a group of eager listeners. The President's son and nephews came in for their full share of attention and they were also introduced to the Pittston people present. Ji STRIP the remaining1 few moments With an address that was listened to with marked attention. ELECTION When the train pulled in there were drawn up at the station Co. I, 13th regiment, N. G. P.; the local post of the G. A. R., the Sons of Veterans' Camp, the police force, the city officials and thousands of Eastonlans. Thq guardsmen and the other uniformed societies presented arms and the President bowed grateful appreciation for the warm and enthusiastic reception. , i | / • ' More Arrests Made in Phil- AME TO Presented to the Russian Continuous Ovation All Plenipotentiaries. Along ths Line. adelphia. THEY ARE MODERATE. SPOKE SEVERAL TIMES , - ♦ PROMINENT OFFICERS. The President Gave Everybody a Big Surprise Last Evening, When He Drove from Wyoming Monument to This City and Took His Special Train at Water St. Station. Tho President said that he had particular reasons for thinking well of Pennsylvania; in fact, he remarked facetiously that as he recollected it, he had about half a million good reasons. The Amount of Money Indemnity Left Blank. Greeted in Easton and Al- Committee of Seventy Claim lentown. to Have Evidence. He had been impressed, he said, by tho use of the American Hag in the decorations on the route of his Journey.Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 11.—Japan's peacc terms were presented by Baron Komura to the Russian envoys, who had them turned Into cipher and cabled to St. Petersburg. The conference adjourned to await the czar's answer. Chautauqua, N. Y.. Aug. 11.—The President and his party arrived in Chautauqua in a driving rain storm at 8:25 o'clock and took carriages to Hlggins' hail, where breakfast was served. The young ladies of the department of domestic science cooked the meal and acted as waiters. Kach was dressed in white with a cap fashioned from an American flag. There were lUR guests at breakfast, including the President and his party. Philadelphia, Aug. 11.—Warrants for the arrest of three election officers and the assessor In the 18th division of Phantoinvllle—the Thic(J ward—were obtained by the Committee of Seventy yesterday. Wilful fraud In permitting repeaters to vote in the February election is the general charge against James Bradley, judgb of election; David Oliver and Charles Cuff, Inspectors. David A. Hayes, the assessor, is accused of having "padded" the registry list. Cuff was the only man arrested last night. "Our flag," he said, "is a symbol of happiness and freedom. It imposes responsibility, but if anything goes wrong you have only yourselves to blame for It. Self government works well when we have a high type of citizenship. The way to be a good citizen is to be a good man or woman in your homes." HIS COMING WAS NOT ANNOUNCED, BUT 5,000 PEOPLE GATHERED The Russians were surprised ut the moderation of Japan's demands. The impossible conditions which it bad been feared would preclude further discussion were absent. This is not to sny that the demands are such as Russia can accept, but only that there Is nothing about them -which shows the uselessness of further consideration. Head of 4he Nation Spent More Than Half an Hour in the Mr. liooseYelt was still talking when the train pulled out, and when his voice could no longer be heard the band struck up and the crowd waved ■a parting salute. Waiting Room of the Lehigh Valley Station, Waiting for His Special Train to be Brought up from Wilkesbarre. After breakfast the President was taken on a 30 minutes' drive. In spite of the fact that it was raining hard the President left Hlgglns hall, he insisted on riding 111 an open carriage. More than 100 witnesses will be summoned against the men. They will Include foreigners who have no right to vote, but whose names, it is alleged by the Committee of Seventy, were adopted by repeaters who were permitted by the election officers to swell the gang's majority. The presidential train also stopped at Philiipsburg, just across the Delaware river In New Jersey. At Phillipsburg he said: "They are terms which can be discussed," was the way one of the Russians put It." "Put down the top," he said to the driver. "I want to see, the rain won't hurt me." Within ten minutes after starting the President's silk hat was as wet as though it had been dipped In the Chautauqua lake. "1 want to say a special word to the railroad men. You men who do your work in connection with the railways of the country typify to a peculiar degree Che qualities that we need In American citizenship. We like to think that the average American is a man who is willing to work hard and to take risks. That is just what a railroad man has to do, and has to ibe willing to do. We like to think that tho average American knows how to do work by himself and yet to work In combination with others. That is just what the average railroad man has to do. We like to think that the average American citizen knows how to take responsibilities and yet how to play his part In our world as a whole. That is what the railway man The feature of the demands which most agreenbl.v surprised the Russians was the matter of indemnity. That, it had been feared, would prove the chief stumbling block, for Russia is not willing even to consider a punitive Indemnity.Henry D. Parham, of the Committee of Seventy, swore to the affidavit, which set forth that the election officers were guilty of willful fraud in conspiring to receive unlawfully the votes of persons not qualified, of conspiring to make and making a false return, and of failing to require proof of qualifications. Assessor Haye» is accused of "knowingly assessing persons not qualified to vote." After the assemblage sanp "The .Star Spangled Manner," the President asked for "Dixie," which was given with a will by the chorus. "Now let's give the President the  salute," said Bishop Vincent after he he had told the audience how glad he was that the President had consented to address them all, as the President rose smilingly from his seat at the front of the platform. Seven thousand white handkerchiefs leaped Into view. Seven thousand hands raised them partially while seven thousand voices cheered. i. . • i . Jupan, while insisting on n money indemnity as a mutter of principle, left the amount blank. The expected demnnd of from $750,000,000 to $1,000,- 000,000 dirt not come. The Japanese simply asked that Russia should nssent to the principle that a money indemnity should be paid and that, this point being conceded, the amount of the indemnity should become a subject for discussion between the envoys. ♦ In th'e meantime the Increasing throng of people outside the station, on the platform, were clamoring for a peek at the President. Cries of "Speech," ".Speech," rang through the air and there was no end of cheering.1 The President was evidently disinclined to deliver another address, but ho willingly showed himself at one of the windows, smiling and bowing In his characteristic manner. This was the signal for great cheering, and the crowd grew nvore enthusiastic as the time approached for the President's departure. The telegraph wires between Pittston and Wilkesbarre had been kept warm, and the President's party had not been here many minutes before a s]Declal car bearing several dozen deputy sheriffs and other officers reached the station. These, with the assistance of Chief of Police Ijoftus and the officers who had accompanied the President from Wyoming, had no difficulty In handling -the puople and- keeping a tatfu pxwIV FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. i s New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Dank Building. . t ' ■ mm The exercises at the amphitheater were very simple. As soon as the President arrived the chorus sang the "Star Spangled Banner." Bishop Vincent, the chancellor of the Chautauqua Institution, introduced the President In a three-line sentence. Senator Knox joined the Presidential party at Philiipsburg, having come up from Philadelphia. must do.' New York, Aug. 11, 1905, High. Low. Close. 144% 143% 144 . 48 48% 84% 84% 88% 89% 69% 69% 115% 116 157 159% 54% 56% 184% 185 45% 46 48 48% 179 . 179 149 151 127% 128% 66 66 101 101% 22 % #6% 153 158% 129% 129% 85% 86% 54% 54% 144 144 % 10-5% 105% 108% 108% 32 32% 65 % 66% 34% 35% 89% 89% 34% 85% 132% 133 35% 36% 103% 104% 40% 40% Pressure on Russia, Am Sugar . . An: Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com B. R. T. . . . B. & O. . . . The other points In Japan's demands have not been revealed. No one here is willing to hazard a guess" whether the czar's government will accept the terms or not. Should the.v be refused the conference will probably come to an Immediate end. for the Japanese are not willing to take as a basis for negotiation anything less than their origluul demands. 85 Allentown, Pa., Aug. 11.—Fifteen thousauil Allentown and Lehigh county people gave President Roosevelt effusive greeting at the Valley station during hl.H live-minute stop, which was made on schedule time, arriving at 12:27 und leaving at 12:32 p. m. The Clover club arranged the reception and was there in a body with the Alleut»w.ii blind, local officers and men of the Fourth regiment, N. G. P., and 400 school children, the latter singing "America" as the train drew tn. Simultaneously the people densely crowded ' at the station, on the bridges, and over the meadows, burst Into cheers. The Clover club presented tho President with an immense floral horse shoe containing a keystone -and four-leaved clover. The President shook hands with President Carson W. Master of the Clover club, Congressman Marcus C. L.. Kline and Mayor A. J. Yost. Owing to tho enormous crowd and brief time there could be no formal speeches. Allen town's Reception 89% Transferred to the Erie. Can Pacific Ches & Ohio St. l'aul . . . C. F. I  Krle  116% 160% W:i East Waverly, N. Y., Aug. 11.—• President Roosevelt arrived here on his special, train en route to Chautauqua at 9:15 p. m. Here his train was transferred from the Lehigh Valley railroad to the Erie railroad and proceeded over the lines of the latter to Uikewood, N. Y„ whence the President went by trolley line to CJiqjjtaiiqua.185% • 48% .180% ■ 15114 129% 46% The Impression Is strong here that If the moderation of Japan's demands becomes known' the money markets of 111 Central Mili Met St Ry L. & X M. K. & T. Mo Pacific Mex Central N. Y. Central Am. Smelter Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania Peo Has .. 66% 102 the world wtt& «x«t pressure on Russia to prevent her from breaking off the negotiations. Financial Interests are watching the conference closely. 23% 155 130% Hi® • sageway from the waiting room to tho station platform. Nevertheless, no chances were taken. The order was given the officers lining the passageway to permit no unknown man to pass and tho order was obeyed to the letter. The first stop made by the President after leaving Pittston was at Sayre, Pa., where for a minute or two the President addressed a large crowd assembled at the station. Ho spoke from the rear platform of his car and was given an enthusiastic greeting. The crowd numbered quite 3,000. It was hanked on both sides of the railroad tracks for a long distance in the rear of the train. Fireworks illuminated the demonstration. The President delivered a brief speech at East Waverly, N. Y.. where a stop of live minutes was made. The special train arrived at Lakewood at 2:05 o'clock this morning. There It was sidetracked In order that the President could have a comfortable rest until he left for Chautauqua at 8:15 a. m. According to Mr. Sato, the conference will not he resumed before Monday. Mr. Ivorostovetz Is not so sure of that and thinks it possible that It wilt be resumed tomorrow. 54% 145 106 108% 86% I': f . Reading On achedule time the President's special pulled Into the station from Wiilkesbarre. It was comprised of an engine and three cars. The last of these was the President's, being a magnificent private car,"Magnet." The train approached slowly, coniitig to a dead stop several hundred yards below the station and there awaiting a signal that was given a moment later that everything was in readiness. But a few minutes were occupied in embarking the party. First came the secret service men, as usual, followed by the President, who stepped lightly, despite his heavy physique, and then, one by one, after being closely scrutinized by the secret ser* vice men at the car gate, the members of the party were admitted to the car. One thoughtless fellowtried to get a better view of the President by climbing on the railing at the end of the last car, but he was unceremoniously bounced by an officer. All this time there was a repetition of the cheering that ha-d marked the President's stay in the waiting room. There were more cries of "Speech," "Speeah," but to no'avuil. Just as the conductor pulled the bell cord for the starting signal, President ltoosevelt appeared on the rear platform, with his broad smile and beaming countenance, waving his hands to the assembled crowd, which went wild with delight. In another moment the truln disappeared around the bend in the road, and the good-natured crowd dispersed. Pittston had had her chance, without warning, to honor President Roosevelt, and she had not been found wanting. Rock Island So Pacific 32% 66% 35% The czar's reply will not necessarily be sent Immediately on his receipt of the demands. He Is in possession of the opinions of two eminently qualified experts, M. de Martens, who Is n great authority on international law, and M. Pokotiloff, the Russian minister at Pekins.So Rwy com T. C. & I. 90% Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel . U. S. Steel pfd Wabash 35% 133% President Koosevelt seemed mostly solicitous about the safety of the people who were so densely packed around the truln. "Don't push," was his injunction. "You can't hear what I say." Addressing the Grand Army m«n gathered within the cordon of police, he said: "It is a pleasure to be greeted by veterans wearing the G. A. K. "button. You left us a great nation. Guard It well, and you will leave it untarnished to those younger around and behind you." The President also expressed his appreciation of the presence of tho local National Guard and their good record, addressing his remarks directly to Col. C. T. O'Neill as "My comrade-in-arms." niinmM* e*. 36% 104% 40% PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Points Stated Tersely. When the Gazette suggested in last evening's issue that Pittston people had been lax In not endeavoring to have President Roosevelt drive from Wyoming through West Pittston and take his special train in this city, it little dreamed that its wish was to come true. Realized It was, however, for that is exactly what the President did, and It was the greatest surprise of a day full of big events for the populace of the Wyoming Valley. It 1? hardly possible that if our poople had asked the President to drive to this city from Wyoming he or the Wilkesbarre people would have consented to make that a feature of the day's programme. Put what could not have been secured In advance was brought about naturally as a result of circumstances, and Pittston people had the honor of entertaining the head of the nation for more than half an hour out of the four hours that he was In the valley. No official explanation of the change in the programme has been given out, but it is understood that the coming of the Prtrsident to Pittston was as much of a surprise to the Wilkesbarreans as it was to our people. The President's train was sidetracked north of Kast Market street, Wilkesbarre, while the celebration at the county seat was in progress. Thousands of people crowded about the during the few hours that It remained there. The exterior was closely inspected and many people made efforts to Induce the attendants to permit them to go inside, but they met with emphatic refusals. As the time set for the President's departure approached, an Immense crowd gathered around the Wilkesbarre station and patiently waited for an hour or more to catch another glimpse of the President. 'Suddenly, about 7 o'clock, the special train was seen pulling northward and then it was realized that a change had been made in the plans. was headed northward Instead of southward. The journey to this city was without particular incident. As a matter of fact, few people along the route were out to see the President pass, not being aware that he would come to their very doors. Thus many people missed a most excellent opportunity to see him. These officials, who were brought here for the express purpose of advising the Russian commissioners on Just such matters, were summoned to the navy yard by M. Witte as soon as he had received the Japauese demands, and their opinions, as well as M. Wltte's, were cabled to the czar. SPECIAL NOTICES. Fresh vegetables at Messlck's. Easton, Pa., Aug. 11.—The President's train arrived here at 11:42, live minutes ahead of time. The train was run to the old station, some distance from the present new structure, thus allowing the immense crowd assembled to get closer to the President . 8lH*vli at Boston. Ice cream, wholesale & retail. MofFattk Fruits and vegetables at Messlck's. Plttston people were equally oblivious of the honor and privilege that was to be accorded them through the stress of circumstances. The President's party passed up Wyoming avenue and out Laizerne avenue, crossing the Water street bridge. Meanwhile, Plttston people in carriages, though behind the Presidential party when they left Wyoming, had cut across side street and eame across the bridge in advance of the distinguished guests. They gave out the news that the President was coining. Even then the people who heard the announcement received it as a hoax. Such was not the plan and they could not realize that plans are often changed. It was nearing 7 o'clock by this time and people were gathering in the vicinity of the Water street station, in anticipation of seeing the President's train pass through. These were to be the favored ones. Collector W. H. Young came'out of the bridge office as four men on horseback approached, followed by half a dozen carriages. He j was expecting to collect toll from t'he pa'rty when It suddonly dawned on him and the few bystanders that It was the President's party. That was the time he missed his toll. Four special secret officers came first, followed by the President's carriage. On the box with the driver was the secret service man who acted as body guard to the President. Somebody said he was all eyes, and the statement was undoubtedly true. With the President in the first carriage were Mayor Fred. C. Klrkendall, of Wllkesbarre, Mayor Weaver, of Philadelphia, and President John Mitchell. The second carriage contained the Roosevelt boys, while the others conveyed Bishop Hoban and other clergy, John Mitchell's stall of district officers, newspapermen and others composing the parly accompanying the President on the trip. The party without delay drove down the station driveway to the pjatform. Several hundred people had gathered by this time, and they were quickly surrounding the President's carriage, but the secret service men had things well In hand. They kept the road clear in front of the President, and one man who delayed to step a way from the path was hustled away so rapidly that he didn't know what happened to htm. When the President and his party reached the platform, they were At sea. No arrangements had been ipade to re: celve thom in this city. Not a Hag was flying and life entry of the party The note containing the Japanese demands was short, und the points were stated tersely. The Russians went to the conference in the full conviction that they were to receive a long document containing demands of such a nature that the prolongation of the conference would be seen at once to be useless. While they expect to contest the demands, they arc pleased that their first supposition proved to be unfounded.20 per cent discount on all goods at The moment Mr. ltoosevelt appeared on the rear platform a deafening shout went up that was heard on this side of tho river. The ovation lasted for some time, and those anxious to hear the President began to fear that the prolonged applause would prevent the chief executive from saying a word, but a commanding motion from the President brought immediate silence and he proceeded to occupy Yaseen's Jewelry Store, When the train began to move there »was a volley of choers and the school children sang the "Star Spangled Banner." Whistles were blown, llags waved, and cheers sounded during the train's course of a mile past the Industries of Allentown. All stores and all factories were closed, and business was entirely suspended for an hour. lieduced prices on Summer Goods at Clara 18 South Main St. MOST EVERYTHING BY TELEPHONE. That's the general rule this hot There Is unquestionably a better feeling on both sides as the result of the developments. The Japanese, who were quite prepared to have any demand they might make dismissed as Impossible by the Russians, are somewhat better disposed toward their adversaries since they have learned the contrary. weather; that's the reason we have the use of both telephone lines; that's Semi-Annual the reason we make a specialty of "YOU guaranteeing you service as good as if you called in person at our market Oaring Sale Now On Tomorrow we will have a big supply on hand, Including everything in the FELL FROM STEEPLE. Kaiser Was Blessed by Pope. The knife has gone In deep. 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Marx, a Wllkesbarre painter, while attempting to climb the steeple of St. Nicholas' German Catholic church. In that city, for the purpose of placing several Hags on the steeple, slipped and fell, and-striking the roof of the building rolled oft to the ground and landed on a pile of logs. He suffered four fractured ribs, a fractured arm, a fractured ankle and serious bruises about the body, and, with all his injuries, the doctors at the Mercy hospital, where the man is now being cared for, say he will recover. MALI Prompt delivery, WE ARE GRATEFUL, Sale Price 5c 1 lot children's lace trimmed vests, 10c kind during the warm weather to select tha Sale Price 5c I lot children's 76c and 98c dresses best stock of fresh meats—those that EXTRACT are In prime condition No stale un- Sale Price 50c healthy meuts find room in this shop. Wants British Protected. I lot ladles' lisle gloves, black, brown, grey and white, 26c kind Sale Price 15c 1 lot 25c opaque window shades Tomorrow's supply will Include sortie choice spring lamb and veul, plenty and St. Petersburg, Aug. 11.—The British consul at Itiga has requested the embassy here to take steps for the protectton of British lives and property at Riga, and Ambassador Hardlnge has taken action in the matter. The American consul at Riga, N. P. A. Bornholdt, has consulted the governor of Livonia on the situation. The governor said that he had 5,000 Infantry and 300 Cossacks, a sufficient number of troops to maintain order. before feach meal and upon re- So far as we have been able to learn, the change came about In this ;way. The ride from Wilkest»arre to ! Wyoming was a long and dusty one. The weather was intensely warm and the President's party felt fatigued. Every man in the party was covered with dust from head to foot, the president being as badly off in this respect as the others. Therefore. It was not surprising when, just after President Roosevelt had Inspected the Wyoming monument and greeted the Wyoming representatives, he asked those In charge of the arrangements If It wore not possible to avoid the dusty ride back to Wtlkesbarre. The reply was promptly madt* that he could drive three miles to Pittston amd hfive his train brought to this city. On the spot, he gave the word for this to be done, and this was how }t came to pass that when the President's carriage left the monument it tiring. It will build new tis- of spring chickens, nice beef Sale Price 10c pork. All kinds of summer smukM It was In a spirit,of revenge that Marx planned to place the flags on the church. Some time ago Philadelphia Steeple Jack offered to gild the ball on top of the steeple. Marx offered to do the job for a much smaller amount.. He was given the Job, and yhen ho started the work he Informed Monafgnor Nagel that ths gold required to do the work would cost much more than he expected. He was told to proceed with the Job and that the church would iDay for the mu* terlal and that lit would be well compensated. He was given $7 for his work, but thought this was not enough. He then attemivted' to climb up the steeple and decorate It with two flags, thinking that It would put the church to Qonttiderable .to have the Hugs removed. sues, strengthen the muscles, () 1 lot ladles' belts, black and white, some worth 25c, some worth 15c meats and bologna, aid digestion, in fact, make a CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. new being out of you. 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