Pittston Gazette

              m Forecast Until 8 Castcrn 1 THE HOME PAPER . to* Fair, warmer ton4g{Historical  m. Ute People of Pittaton Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. ud V i 'w r r " V • * r , ▼ r ' ' p: ITS A COP' ITS A MON' ?'h. } TEN PAGES 56th YEAR | DA^ K cWvinKVft BYWTyOHMSTOW Advertisements Bring Big Gazette Results. The following signed statement of one of Pittston's shrewdest and most successful business men, coming absolutely without solicitation, affords valuable and convincing evidence of the pre-eminent value of the Gazette as the result-bringing advertising medium for Pittston and vicinity: February 17, 190(1 Editor Plttston Gazette, Dear Sir:\ I want to thank you for the very ttbli* manner In which you have handled the advertising: of our Insurance Sale. The ads have been set up In splendid shape and the response shows that you must have the circulation you claim. Our store was crowded on the opening day and the sale* slhce then have exceeded those of any period. I believe that any refutable business concern with actual bargains, such as we are offtfMng, that will use space In the "Gazette" Intelligently and persistently, will reap the same magni- We wlM continue advertising the sale with you about 10 days longer If the heas-y and medium weight stock and the rubbers and rubber boots hold out. Hcent results, *# Mr. Ma«iis uses the RIGHT PAPEU. He kno\ft how to write an advertisement. Yours truly O. P. & C. O. SHOE CO.. Per A. R. Murkus, Mgr Lastly: He lias the Bight Goods and the Right Prices to back up every assertion he to Gazette Readers. MORAL: ADVERTISE IN THE GAZETTE. M ItS. \KIIOLVS JiONGWOIlTII REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLAS LONGWORTH splendid dusli of color was given by lingo groupings of yellow Scotch WEDDED IN THE WHITE HOUSE Is fond of outdoor sports, is a good horsewoman* golf player and tennis player and also an indefatigable walker. She first met Mr. Long worth In the year of her debut and the friendship which sprang up between them, gradually developed Into n more tender sentiment. They \tyere practically engaged before they started on their Oriental tour with the Taft party and soon after their return became publicly engaged. Oysters hy ine quart. Sharp's. broom. Of all thp hundreds of Invited guests few failed to gather to do honor to the bridal couple. Diplomats, statesmen, men of affairs and distinguished men iu all walks of life. In most eases ac•onipanied by their wives, were present. The number is roughly estimated it ipso, the exact figures not yet lieing made public. Guessing at Honeymoon Resort. 000; Mrs. IxDnuwortli diamond pendant Novelty stoves and ranges. Ash's. Thi» afternoon or at dusk, according; to some accounts, Mr. and Mr*. Nicholas Lonnworth leave on their wedding trip. Where? That Is the question that has been constantly asked for week# and variously answered. The.v have been sent by their loving friend* to all points of the compass, but they themselves have laughingly refused to give any Information. Their destination still remains a closely guarded secret Several weeks ago, when Miss Alice was besieged by newspaper men to tell them where the honeymoon would be spent, she replied with a smile, bnt with a touch of her father's determined manner. "That Is one thing you will not find out." Anil she has kept her word. „ SPECIAL .NOTICES. IS YOUR WATCH RUNNING RIOH1 Personal attention given to all watch and clock repairing at this Alice Roosevelt Now Bride of store, and work guaranteed The ceremony. which followed the lines of the Protestant Episcopal marriage service, was performed by HenTy Yates Satteriee, bishop of the diocese if the District of Columbia. It took place on a large platform that had been erected at the east end of the •apao.ious chamber. The bride and Nicholas Longworth, the third of his name, was born in 1X69 and en- Joyed the advantages that accrue to those who fall heir to three generations of wealth and also of higher education and culture. He was educated at Harvard, graduating from the classical course In 1890. He entered the Cincinnati Law school the same year, but finished hs legal training ut Two years were spetit in attending to the business affairs of his father's estate, arid then he followed the example of his father and embarked in politics. HARRY W. YASEEN Nicholas Longworth. Jeweler, 63 N. Main St LOOK HERE LADIES If you wont to see something very nice in the line of fancy back combs EAST ROOM RESPLENDENT you will accept our invitation to call and see the line dliDlDlay we received bridegroom, the former iww;t\*viCiD' on her left hand by her father, stout before a large semicircular bank o green plants and white blossoms am knelt to receive the episcopal blessing on a long, low settee covered wjtl beautifully "decorated cushions. Miss Koosevelt. soon to leave hot girlish title behind her. entered th. east room, leaning on the arm of th president. Accompanied and followet by the curious eyes of nearly a thou sand persons, they walked down th long corridor leading from the privat. stairway and Joined the bridegroom a the altur. Even amid the splendit flowers that adorned the corridor an. the rooms, the bridal bouquet, a mag niflcent cluster of white orchids, shorn resplendent. This bouquet the bride carried Eng lish fashion, tliv stems tucked undei her arm. To obviate the necessity 01 having an attendant hold the flower, thu ceremony a slender golC chain was passed around the stems and they were held in place by a goli pin. Mr. I.ongworth. it is said, select ed the blossoms. The president gave the bride away She is his only child by his lirst wife who was Miss Alice f.ee of Boston Very shortly after Miss Alice's lDirt'» the lirst Mrs. ItooseVeit died. Thre i years later the future president wa married to Miss Edith Carow, who ha: lDeou to her stepdaughter all that r mother could possibly lie. A CieClded nmsi.-a! Innovation *ns in treduced at the service. A string or chestra lioni the Marine band rendere instead of the familiar "Lohengrin' chorus the "Ta initialiser" march. ('us torn, however, was followed «»fter th« service, and the wedding march from '•A Midsummer Night's Dream" ae conipunlod the congratulations of thD relatives :;inl near friends of the brldt and bridegroom. CliarmiAg as Miss Alice has alwa.v. seemed in the eyes of her intimates she never appeared more beautiful than in her wedding gown. on Friday. They are the most up-to- Rare Plants aid Beautiful Blooms One seemingly well Authenticated report has it thRt the newly wedded couple will begin their married life nt Friendship, the beautiful country place owned by John R. McLean, just six miles from Washington. The place is on the Teuleytown road, just beyond Georgetown, and is one of the most spacious estates near the capital. The house is one of the show places of the country and is surrounded by broad acres, beautified by the landscape artist's baud. date and are in different designs, with Adorn Marriage Scene. Mr. Longworth enjoyed the confidence of a strong political leader. George B. Cox, and from him received the nomination for a sent 111 the lower house of the Ohio legislature In 1897. Mr. Cox was whipped that full and Mr. Longworth went down to defeat with the rest of the ticket. He was more successful two years later, being one of the few nominees on the Republican ticket who carried the county. gold and gokl-lilletl mountings. THE WHITE HOUSE. You will also be interested in a bi^ eiuony. and the "something blue" was a turquoise ring presented to Miss Koosevelt by one of her girl friends. peatert overtures of tne CD adieu's Christian Teiujieraiic'e union wine wuh drunk. There was no halfway feeling among ihe diplomatic corps in wishiug to pledge the bride in a parting cup liefore starting oil her bridal trip. selection of collarettes which are thC GATHERING OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS very latest thing in the line of neck ornamentation and are very popular After the bridegroom. President Roosevelt was the first to kiss his daughter and wish her joy. with fashionably dressed ladies. Diplomats, Statesmen and Men of Affairs Assemble to Do Honor to President's Daughter—Ceremony Performed by Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the District of Columbia—Nation's Head Gives Away the Bride—Wedding Gown of Unique Pattern—Buffet Luncheon Served For Majority of Guests, but Relatives of the Contracting Parties, Ambassadors and Members of Cabinet Partake of a Formal Wedding Breakfast — Some of the Bride's Gifts — Mystery About Place of Honeymoon Sustained. No trouble to show goods. The president and Mrs. Roosevelt held a reception Immediately after the The breakfast, it is understood, was planned at the eleventh hour, not only in recognition of the dignity of the moie distinguished guests, but to give opportunity for sampling the new and wonderful AfUv pears sent from the west by H. c. Frick. the Pittsburg millionaire, and the grains and other fruit from his hothouse. Moreover. Colonel Bromwell. master of cereiuonies of the White House, eatne to the conclusion it would not lDe altogether complimentary to the president'* •laughter to have all her friends on their feet' LEWIS THE JEWELER r Another report says that Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas l/ougworth will go first to Florida, then to New Orleans to the Mardi Oras and then to the little place in Georgia where Miss Roosevelt's grandmother was born. On the way back north they may go to Square* Deal, the bit of ground In the woods near Charlottesville, Va.. that the president bought for a retreat from business cares. Certain it is that their private Pullman is standing in the Washington yards attached to a southern traiu. Mr. Longworth's service in the legislature during the first term was not eminently satisfactory to the leader. He preferred the pleasures of society to the hard grind of legislature labors, but he was returned to Columbus as a member of the State Senate. SOME NEW IDEAS IN- WALL PAPER For the parlor—Paneled In moire white and green: silk strip for side wall; white enamel woodwork During his term as Senator Mr. Longworth received his first nomination for Congress. Mr. Cox was then at the height of his power, and the candidate was easily elected. There was even less trouble In obtaining reelection.For the Dining Room—Tan colored ceiling; tapestry 'upper third; dark tap color burlap broken with flemish oak; plate rail woodwork in dark 01 throughout the luncheon, it was out •Df the question to serve all the guests, ind that fact Mas inn Inly responsible 'or the original buffet ld"a. flemish oak Washington. Feb. T7-—Before an assemblage rivaling in brilliance aijy that ever before gathered in the east room of the White House. Miss Alice l,ee Roosevelt, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, president of the I'nited States, was united in marriage to ('ongressniau Nicholas Kongwortli of Cincin- Like his progenitors. Nicholas Longworth III. made a hobby of one of the finer arts. He is an expert performer on the .violin and has gratified his tastes of the finest Stradivarlus instruments in existence. Added to his attainments as a musician is a rare ability as an entertainer that hafi won him many friends among those with whom he comes in contact. He is a quick-witted and graceful speaker. But it will be a brief honeymoon, because the bridegroom is needed back In congress. This much Is known— that the houeymoon will be .spent down south at the estate of a wealthy friend of the Rooseveits. When congress adjourns Mr. aud Mrs. Lougworth will lake an extended jaunt in Europe. There Mrs. Longworth will be present ed at the court of each country she visits by the American ambassador 01 minister. For up-to-date work properly ex- The colonel's filial decision was that ic would loo.'; after the comfort of the ecuted, give us a trial. Estimates given free ISoostM-eliK, l.ongwortlis. near relatives md diplomats and do the lwDst be could or the others. Ambassador llenwlmurier, the Atistro-IItin?i|rtan ambassador. dean of lite diplomatic corps, proposed the toast to the bride, aud the first response was made by the president himself. W. S. BARRETT. N, Main nati. O SPECIAL SALE Adorned with lilies, bride roses, other roses, sinilax alul many other varieties "I rare auu bountiful greenery, the east room presented a charming scene to the crotvd of guests (hat taxed the capacity of the chamber. of White Goods. Galland's make, at Rookwood. which will the future home of the young couple, is an old mansion of Colonial style, lcated on grounds one hundred acres in extent. The residence faces Grandln road. East Walnut hills. It was built by Joseph Longworth, and is crowded with art treasures. Clara Wagner's, 18 S. Main lISHi IP SA erl; GET SOME SAUR KRAUT nuptial knot was tied. The reception was held in the blue parlor, the scene of all strictly official functions. Gifts Crowded White Houee. For many weeks wedding gifts have been coming to Washington from all ends of the earth. So many wedding presents arrived tlia-t it was found lie eCsary to leave most of thcttt in tile White House for the time being, as the Longworth home would lie - too much crowded it' they were sent there. Will Be Received by Royalty. The room was most beautiful in its white and green decorations. The wide window on the east side, where the ceremony was performed, was hung with the handsome gold brocaded portieres. which were used as a setting for the feathery palms, banked iu about the platform Upon which the wedding party stood. And, first of all, it will be at the court of the king of England, at tin. hands of Ambassador Reld. Doubtless bis majesty will entertain Mrs. Long worth h!mself at some notable function. The Reids will also give a serle* of brilliant affairs, at which the president's daughter will meet the cream ot Britain's nobility aud gentry as well as royalty. or meat specialties at this market Prominent among the guests were the younger Iloosevelts. With all the seriousness that generally marks his demeanor Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., per-, formed his duties us one of the ushers. The other children, who have somehow earned ror tnemseive* tne title of "irrepressibles." were on their good behavior. Especially did Miss Ethel, now the "princess" of the Whit* House, impress the guests by her bearing. Long ago Miss Alice, in view of the multiplicity of candldntefc decided to forego the pleasure of having bridesmaids hover about her. Hailoek's, 28 S. Main St The grounds of Rookwood consist of rolling meadowlunds and groves of native forest trees. The groves are criss-crossed by tanbark walks and hard gruvei drives. Hustle bridges span ravines of the open fields. Greenhouses, stables and kennels contribute to the comforts and pleasures of the occupants of KookWood. I C&w I A very beautiful anil costly gift was the pe-«H •ipokl''"('. flip gift of tlie republic of Cuba. The French ambassador, M. Jusserand. delivered sev eral valuable gifts to* the bride from friends In France. TIm* graceful greens were so arranged that tliey formed a canopy. Along; tin- window frame, ut the top. ferns mid smaller greens were banked in. and In front of the palms about the platform towered white plant*. Master lilies, lilacs, rhododendrons and'other choice flowers gave a delicate and resin I touch to the somber screens. Aud then there will be delightful vis- Its to Paris, where the Longworths will be the guests of the Viscount and Vis countess de Cliainbruu, the (latter Mr Longworth's slater. The president 01 France will receive the daughter of tin president of the United Htates at sotut function yet to be decided upon. Should (Jerruany be included In this second wedding trip the kaiser can bp reck oned upon to shower distinction aud hospitality upon the daughter of one 01 the men In all the world he most ad mires—Theodore Roosevelt Gown of Unique Design, The place Is a part of the cow pasture the first Nicholas bought from Judge Burnet more than three-quarters of a century ago. On it is a small one and a half story frame house that the founder built for himself before he had acquired great wealth. The rustic fence in front encloses beds of marigolds and asters, and In the vegetable garden In the rear flourish veteran stalks of thyme, hoarhound and other medicinal herbs. Alico Roosevelt's* "Tula" Married. The material of the nown was wovei i»t Paterson. N. J., to order, of pun white silk, a lDeautiful brocade, ivllev ed by a cross pattern of the I'rest tha distinguished It. The workman win tended the shuttle was the best: out In the silk Arm's employ, and whei his work was done and accepted Ik found a fifty dollar bill in Ills pay en velope. He got a week's vacation am instructions'to keep his lips sealed The design was then destroyed. From the Oeroann emperor came :w bracelet of ltonian gold, handsomely wrought and set with diamonds aud sapphire*. It was Inclosed in a case 01 illuminated leather Insuring the arms of the house of Hohenxollern. By taking advantage Almost at the last hour an iuiportaut change was made In the wedding programme. The original plau of a buffet luncheon was followed, but iu addition lber* was a formal tfeddlng breakfast. It was understood that President ltoosevelt favored simplicity to rule every detail of the weddlug, but he gave way before the desire of his daughter for a conventional wedding breakfast, which was served in the small diuing room of the White House. of the big shoe bargains (Jold tables stood at intervals between the windows iu the great gold room, and upon them were rhododcuilrou plants in full 11loom of white and ferns and palms in jardinieres. being offered at the The following is a list of a few oi the gifts: The gift of the president was a $10,- 000 check ami mauy handsome jewels. Some of the Floral D corations. The gown was made In New York i la princess. All twenty-nix yards 01 the material was used, and it has a full court train and flinch lace. From the empress of China, jewels, silk* anil ermine robes: empress of Japun, set of silk and crepe obis; rough riders, silver dining set marked with the regimental emblem: Pope Pius, mosaic work from the Vatican factory: president of France, two superb vases of Sevres: oaar of Uusslft, set of Jewels;, king of Spain, set of antique jewelry: Ambassador Reld, dog collar of pearls and diamonds; James Ntillmun, silver pitcher three feet high: Secretary Iloot. chain of anthracite coui minors, carload of coal; army office™. Krag rifle of solid gold: Secretary Taft, two diamond lockets; citizens at Havana, album wrought in gold and baud painted; cltlsens of cincDuttti. tg&BLgf-ttttrwi cvittpg-lKE.- . : ... , Mr. and Mrs. Longwortli. New York, Feb. 17.—Miss Madge Hogan, of this city, known among her friends as "Alice Roosevelt's twin", was married here today at high noon to William Ho 1 broke, a private In Co. E, Eighth Infantry, statjoned at Governor's Island. The peculiar soubriquet of Miss Hogan was given her because, like Miss Roosevelt, she was born on Feb. 11. 1884, and always had the greatest admiration for the latter. When -Miss Hogan learned that Miss Roosevelt was to be married on Feb. 17, she arranged with her Intended to be married at the same time. The marriage took place at the home of Miss Hogan's parents in this city. Invitations had been sent to Miss Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas LrfDngworth. Upon either side of the platform were dresden blue Jardinieres. The entire platform was surrounded by plants "'and white blossoms, and while the effects were simply obtained the ensemble was chit fittingly graceful aud with a fragile springlike quality suggestive of the youth and beauty of the bride of the White House. Ttyere has been comparatively little of Importance in the life of Mrs. Longworth. 8he was born on February 11. 1884, and Is the only child of President Roosevelt and his first wife, who was Miss Alice Lee, of Boston. She was educated at home by a governess and received an excellent education. Although without musical taste she received careful musical training and became quite proficient In piano playing. She acquired a good knowledge of French and Garmun and has a fairly good knowledge of Russian. She is fond of reading, •tout prefers poetry to prose. 8he made her social debut at a cotillion given at the White House on her eighteenth birthday. February 11, 1902. and soon became very popular. She SHE The only ornament worn by the bride was a diamond necklace, the Bil't of thf bridegroom. She also wore "something old, something new, something borrow tid, something blue." Miss ltoosevelt thus olwerVed the old saw simply for the sake of sentiment. The rare old lace which decked Miss ltoosevelt's mother's wedding gown typltled the • somethiug old." The wedding gown itself was "something new." The "something Iwrrowod" was a gold and silver incrusted buckle, which she fastened to her slipper Just lieforejhe cy- Wine at Wedding Breakfast. Arrangements were made for sixty persons to sit at table. For the l»undreds of others invited to the White House the buffet luncheon was provided. At the breakfast there were, of course, the brldo and bridegroom and their immediate families. Iu addition there were all the ambassadors, the cabinet aud other Important officers of state. The menu was simple In comparison with some wedding breakfasts, yet it was of much more variety than the luncheon. Despite the re- now in progress at the In the main ballwuy the Spaces lDe- Itveeu the massive white rivIjps were tillmi in with a wealth of laveuder rhododendron#, with palms here and there about the walls. In the statuary niches in the wulls flowers and greet)* were effectively arand iu the hallway leading iir« from the cant room a Boston Sk®@ St@r@o 79 North Main Street. I