Pittston Gazette

              -f jt % Pi "T WEATHER CONDITIONS. AliL THE HOME NEWS. For the People of Plttston and Forecast tTntll 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Eontcrn Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Pair, slightly colder tonight "-J Sunday. i THE HOME PAPER. r-i.-ftl Socien DrK Hist' tER 3, 1906 TWO CHNT8 A COPT. I rilUXT TD A riT7"« FORTY CENTS A MONTH. f J. HUN Jr AUJliO 57TH YEAR. I WKKKIjY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY KST. BY TIIHO. HART 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., SA1 PEARY RUCHES FARTHEST NORTH Fails to Find Pole, but Breaks Arctic Record. D ' I'l 'aowi !'* tvX ? * EXPLORER ON WAY HOME Message Tells How He Came ■ t Within 203 Miles of Goal. SHIP ROOSEVELT IMPORTANT FACTOR Journey In High Latitudes Aided by Vessel Described by Commander as Magnificent Ice Fighter and Sea Boat — All Well With Expedition, Which Left New York Year and Four Months Ago—Began Dash Five Hundred Mileo From Pole—Eskimos With Slodgeo Accompanied Americans. Relied on Nineteen Years of Experience In Arctic Regions Gained In Eight Previous Attempts—Mrs. Peary Not on Present Trip. °A if New York, Nov. 3.—Herbert L. Bridg■nan, secretary of the Peary Arctic Club, has received advices from Commander Robert E. Peary, showing that the explorer has failed to reach the north pole, but that he has made the farthest record north, 87 degrees (D minutes. He has jjone within about 203 miles of the pole. k Ia- The Intrepid explorer has failed to reach the pole, as he had confidently hoped to do with his specially constructed vessel, the Roosevelt, but he has penetrated nearer to the pole than UNDER WHICH FLAG ? A SERIOUS QUESTION WHICH EVERY PENNSYLVANIAN MUST DECIDE AT NEXT TUE8DAY'8 ELECTION. WILL YOU VOTE FOR EDWIN S. STUART FOR GOVERNOR AND INSURE A VICTORY FOR THE PARTY OF ROOSEVELT AND PROSPERITY? /'■ 1 i .) . WILL YOU VOTE FOR EMERY AND HIS THREE BRYANITE RUNNING MATES AND INDORSE THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM UPON WHICH THEY STAND, AND WHICH SAYS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S SPLENDID RECORD IS A "FEEBLE AND PRETENDED" IMITATION OF BRYAN, WHOM IT HAIL8 A8 T*4E NEXT PRE8IDENT OF THE UNITED STATES* "IT'S UP TO YOU." AS "UNCLE JOE" CAMrfcTf* North Greenland. She passed Cape York Aug. 7 and reached Etah Aug. 10. The expedition's auxiliary steamer Erik in the mean time hud visited various settlements in Greenland nud secured natives and dogs for the explorer and turned them over to the Roosevelt on Aug. 13. From Etah the Roosevelt proceeded north with Eskimos to the number of twenty-three on board and about 200 dogs. DIobitsch Peary, accompanied her husband on three of his expeditions as far as the winter quarters. Slie is not with him. On one of their arctic trips their daughter, Marie Ahnigito Peary, was DISTRICT POLITICS. NEW WORK AT ARMORY the piles under the wall. This work, it is Will make the building safe from .the possibility of further dangers from the foundation. Exact figures as to the cost of the new work are not obtainable, but it is said unofficially that it will amount to about $1,700. A few weeks will be required to finish the work. The pile driving Is separate from the general contract for the building. WORKMEN DISMISSED. Card From ('lias. V. Toulilll, Republi- Four employes of the West Wyoming colliery, of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., have been discharged and now assert that they were discharged because of their participation in the Mitchell Day parade in this city. The matter has been brought to the attention of some of the district ■ board members for investigation. COMMANDER ROBERT E. PEARY, the Duke of Abruzzi's expedition, which had held the arctic record, §0 degrees 34 minutes north. can Candidate for Representative, born Third Ijcglslatlvc District Pih Drivers Are Again on Finder of Magnetic Pole In Chicago. I respectfully solicit the support of the voters in the Third Legislative District, (Old Fifth) in the election on Nov. 6 th next. I have tried to see as many as possible of them and hope to see the balance before above date but in the event of my not being able to do so I would have those whom I may not see know that it was from force of circumstances and not from any desire on my part to neglect them. If elected I propose to give my constituents the fairest kind of treijt- the Scene. What Commander Peary did and his experiences during the past year in the frozen north are briefly but vividly summarized in a telegraphic communication received from him by Mr. Bridgman. This communication from Hopedale, Labrador, via Twillingate, Newfoundland, follows: Chicago, Nov. 3. — Captain Raold Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who located the magnetic pole and pushed through the northwest passage, arrived In Chicago, lie was welcomed to the city by his countrymen and representatives of geographical societies. Foundation In the Rear Found to he Tliu general work on the armory is proceeding satisfactorily. The slate roof was started this morning, and as soon as it is - finished the Interior work will be commenced. It is expected that the building will be complete and ready for occupancy before the first of January. The main entrance to the building has been surmounted with a handsome bronze plate, adorned with the coat of arms of Pennsylvania. The company, on its part, declares that it is now making extensive Improvements at the WVst Wyoming colliery in order to provide facilities for work for the employes of the Exeter colliery, who were thrown out of work by reason of the destruction of the breaker. They asked a few of the men to report on Mitchell Day for this work and all responded, with the exception of one hoisting engineer, one fireman and two blacksmiths and as a consequence their further services dispensed with.—Wllkesbarre Lack of News Alarms Friends. Sagging Slightly—No Trouble Is When nothing had been heard from the Roosevelt by last July friends of the arctic explorer began to be worried at the delay. The alarm was not shared by the members of the Peary Arctic club, who then said they did not expect to hear from I'eary until October or November. It was then explained that his only way of getting news down from the north was by whaling ships. Antlci|Dated — Building Will be Complete Before Frist of the Year. "The Roosevelt wintered north coast Grant Land, somewhat north Alert •winter quarters. Went north with 8ledges February, via Heckla and Columbia. Delayed by. open water between 84 and 85 degrees. Beyond eighty-five or eighty-six days. Gale disrupted' ice, destroyed caches, cut off communication with supporting bodies and drifted due east. Reached 87 degrees 0 minuted, north latitude, over ice, drifting steadily eastward. Returning, ate eight dogs. Drifted eastward, delayed by open water, and reached north coast Greenland in Straitened conditions. Killed musk oxen and returned along Greenland coast to ship. Two supporting parties driven on north coast Greenland. One by me in starving condition. 'After one week recuperation on Itoose- Yelt sledged west, completing north coast Grant Land and reached other land near one hundredth meridian. Homeward voyage Incessant battle frith ice, storms and headwinds, ltoosevelt magnificent ice fighter and aea boat No deaths or illness in expedition."Details of the Trip. iTrainod ferrets for Palo 105 Cliff street. Apply 3N4t In order to make the new armory on South Main street safe beyond the possibility of any foundation disturbances an important work In addition to that contracted for will be commenced next week. It will be in the nature of strengthening the foundation* by pile driving. This new work became necessary since it was noticed a few days ago that the walls were slightly sagging in the rear of the building. It was not believed that the foundation trouble would result seriously and those in a position to know say that the settling had stopped for good, but to make certain that there would be no trouble the pile driving was decided on. ment I shall have the Interest of iill very much at heart. The business man shall receive from me my best service. The working man, I myself being one of them, I promise, will be treated by me In a manner which I am sure, will appeal to them and  prove the sincerity of my statement. I deny positively the truth of the malicious reports which are going the rounds to the effect that I have done or said anything the least bit detrimental to laboi1. On the contrary I have ever tried and will continue to prove myself its friend as much as is In my power. HENRY W. PALMER STATES HIS POSITION Peary planned to have his headquar tors 350 miles north of Cape Sabine. He is Not Supporting l)r. Cobleigh STATE BRICKLAYERS. Record, were In an interview before he left New York Commander Peary expressed great confidence in the success ,Cie venture. He explained that nearly all the men accompanying him were members of former arctic expeditions and thoroughly familiar with the work ahead of them. For Congress and Will Not The State meeting of the Bricklayers and Masons' Union, which has been in session in DuBirfs, Pa., adjourned last evening. Reading was choScn as the place for meeting next year. Officers were elected as follows: President, John A. Diamond, Philadelphia; first vice president, T. R. Skinner, DuBois; second vice president, At. Westllne, Ridgway; secretary, J. E. DeLong, Reading; treasurer, William Perry, Scranton. SupiMtrt Him Try Harter's Pure Cream. Misleading statements having appeared in some of the county newspapers concerning the position of Hon. Henry W. Palmer concerning the Congressional contest in Luzerne county, Mr. Palmer sets himself right in the following letter to the Wilkesbarre Times: All best brands olgars. Gillespie's. Call at Sharp's new meat market "We will remain in winter quarters until Feb. 1, 1900, and then begin the dash for tlie pole, about 500 miles," he said. "In tlie party that will go with me will be but two white men—one a physician. On the trip there will be a sledge for each Eskimo and from six to eight dogs to each sledge. Each of the sledges will have 500 pounds of dog food, ship's biscuits and tea. My only instruments will be a traveler's theodolite, a pocket sextant and a chronometer. Although I am convinced there is no animal life in the country, we will carry two light rifles. (No working man need have the slightest hesitancy about casting his vote for me as I shall certainly look to his interests zealously. Dear Sir:—In your issue of November 1st you say, "By a mere accident in campaigning he (Henry W. Palmer) failed to get nominated and a place on the ticket, but, a true soldier that he is, he turns in to work and secure t£e election of the whole Republican ticket, including that of his late opponent, Dr. Cobleigh, for Congress." The most noticeable feature of the settling of the foundation Is a crack in the rear wall of the building, which extends from the ground to the top of the wall. The wall Itself is not out of plumb and there are no other marks visible to the ordinary observer that would indicate any disturbance. The slight settling has done practically no damage to the building and has not been regarded as serious, but it was doubtful whether or not there would be any further trouble. I shall oppose as much as Is In my powar political machine dictation and corruption of every sort and shall follow u fixed principle of equality and fairness to everybody. Irrespective of nationality, creed or occupation. X would ask the voters in the district to inquire as to my character and my standing in the community and If, after having done so, they are of the opinion that I am. undeserving of their support I would not urge them to alter their opinion. If on the other hand they believe me to be worthy of their support I assure them I would greatly appreciate anything they may see fit to do for me. Oysters in all styles at Gainey's. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co.. stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building, That statement contains two important errors. First, I did not fall to get the nomination by an accident in campaigning. I was nominated by the Republican County Convention, as 3,11 honest men who . wero present know, ani| later by a unanimous voto of the County Committee. New York, Nov. 3, 1906 Am Sugnr . Am Car & F Am Loco . . Amal Copper B. R. T. . . . B. & O. ... High, .134% . 44% . 74% .111% . 80% .119% Low. 133% 43% 74 110% 79% 119 Close. 133% 44% 74% 111% 80% 119 It will be remembered that when work on the armory was started much trouble was experienced In getting solid bottom for the wall. The trouble was caused mostly by quicksand and delayed the work considerable. Final)y the services of a concrete pile driving company, were secured and a bed of concrete was driven through the sand to the solid rock. This concrete pile work was done for the front wall and about half of each tide wall. These were the only sections in which any trouble from the foundation was anticipated. The sagging In the rear caused much surprlsa when it was discovered. There was little doubt, said Mr. BrVlguiuu, that Commander Peary was coining borne. This seems to be borne out by the routing of the dispatch. Hopedale, or Hoffeuthal, Is a Moravian mission station on the cast coast of Labrador. Twillingate is a port ou the east coast of Newfoundland. v Explorer on Way Horn*. "This Is my ninth trip to the arctic, and, barrlug sickness aud other contingencies, I will give the pole the hardest try It has hid yet. There are three strong points in my favor—first, the Roosevelt, the most powerful arctic boat ever built; second, ray knowledge gained by nineteen years In the arctic, and, third, my knowledge of the Eskimos and how to handle them." Present Is Peary's Ninth Trip. Second. I am not supporting Dr. Cobleigh for Congress and- shall not support him. Can Pacific 176 175% 176 CHAS. V. TOUHILL. St Paul 172% C. F. I. .. ..52% Ches & Ohio 54% 171% 62 172% 62% Extra Special Sale Queen Quality Shoe. X am of the opinion that X shall serve my party and my country best by holding fast tq" the belief that no devotion to my party demands of me a sacrifice of the principles of common honosty. I um npt vain enough to imagine that my support would materially change results, but I do not choorfe to be put In a false position by 'remaining silent, and thus forfeit the respect of decent people and what is of more conseqjuence, my self-respect. CHURCH REOPENED. Ktle 44% 44% All the very newest 1906 fall and winter shoes, all sizes in Patent Colt, Dongola, Vlcl Kid, Box Calf and Oun Metal. Special price, all $3.50 and $3.00 shoes, while they last now Cotiimander Peary's polar steamship, the Roosevelt, left New York on her long Journey In search of the north pole July 16, 1905. The vessel, for which funds were furnished by the ,Peary Arctic club of New York, was designed by Naval Architect William R Wluant particularly for arctic expiration. She cost about $100,000. The Hoosevelt has a,crew of twenty men, under Captain Bartlett. The Brick Church, at Plainsvllle, which has been closed for the  few years, has been recently reopened through the influence of Prof. M. L. Warding, of Wlyomlng Seminary. The services on the last two Sunday evenings were very well attended, and It Is expected that Rev. L. Zook, a student of the Seminary, will be invited to take charge of the work. A congregational meeting will be held at the church at 4 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. A flourishing Sunday school has been conducted during the past two years, but no effort until recently has been made to have preaching service's.L. & N  rMo. Pacific . . Mex Central . N. Y. Central Am Smelter . 143% 94% 23% 129% 155% 143% 94% 22% 128% 154% 143% 94% 23% 129% 156 Asked what good jt would do If 'he found the pole, Mr, Peary said, "It will open up 3,000,square miles of absolutely uuknowu reglous that have separated frotf the rest of the world for countless ages." Qnt & West .. 45% Pennsylvania ..144% Peo Gas 88% Reading 147% Rock Island ... 28% So. Pacific .. :. 92% 45% 144% 88% 144% 28% 91% 45% 144% 88% 146% 28% 92 $2.50. The same pile driving company thaA did the work under the front of the building has been again engaged. Its machinery arrived here this morning and is being hauled to the site of the armory and set up. The new piles will be driven close to the wall at all exposed point*. They will be sunk to a depth of about 30 feet afid then strong iron girders will he run from BOSTON Robert Edwin Poary was born In 1854. He is a civil engineer in the United States navy. His first trip to the arctic regions Was made In 1880. In September, 1902, he reached latitude W.17 north. Ills wife, Josephine Nov. 2, 1906. W. PALMER. SHADE SfllE, I 79 N. Main St The Roosevelt left Sydney on July 26. She was next reported nt Domino run, Labrador, July 20, from which point she crossed to Greenland. The vessel was next heard from at Ut&fc. Got your fresh meats at Sharp's market. Union Pacific ..183 U. S. Steel ... 47 % U. ft Steel pfd. .107 Wabash 42% G. W 17 '/4 So Rwy com 33% 182% 47 106% 42% 17% 182% C7% 106% 42% 17% Fresh moats at Sharp's market. Tool ill tog-outs at Garrison's. ■ ff • &jj»