Pittston Gazette

              4 s WEATHER CONDITIONS ALL THE HOME NEWS. Forecast Until 8 p. in. Tomorrow fo* Fop tlic People of Pittston awl Eastern Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Fair and warmer tonight and Fri- day THE HOME PAPER. ——rr-—: WBKKI.Y RSTABIJSIfBD, 1850. 57TH YEAR. "I DAILY EST. HY THWO. HAKT 188? PITTSTON, PA., TIiriiSDAV. FEBRUARY 7,1907. TWO CKNT8 A COPY. I FORTY CK5JT8 A MONTH. f 8 PAGES. Pittston's State Armory Was Dedicated Today. GOVERNOR STUART ARRIVED AT NOON. _ __ ....  : D/:iC1 S8n I I 4lI®- I B D I ■mwMMWMMMMMB k i PITTSTON'H' NEW ARMORY. MAGNIFICENT MEW HOME OF MILITIA. Escorted from Wiikesbarre Armory Erected on South by Reception Committee Main Street Presents a of Prominent Citizens. Fine Appearance. Militia and Firemen Take Part in Parade. Cost About $40,000 And Paid By State. Dedication Exercises Held in ' ney P. A. O'Boyle, J. H. Glennon. Captain William A. Francis, Captain Charles A. Judge, M. \V. O'Boyle, K. J. Rous, Major John T. Flannery, J. If. Mullin, W. J. Peck, G. P. Ilommeli, Mayor James I-angati, Burgess T. B. ..Milieu, Attorney George I'"1. O'Brien, | Attorney \V. W. Hall. S. 11. Bennett, ! M. X. Donnelly. YV. II. Gillespie, Dr. jj. Reap, Attorney James I,. Morris, I Attorney C. F. Bohan, J. H. Foy, 11. :M. Hughes, J. L. Cake, C. U McMil! lan. Attorney W. I. Hibbs, A. A. Brv[ den. W. 1-. Watson, Joseph Eangford. I J. II. Blackmail A. 11. Brown, K. G. I Me.rcur, Thomas English, esq.. William ! Dovaney, W. II. Rutledge. Hon. William Drury, Tallie Evans, J. X. Thomas, Hon. John Lynch, Hon. G. S. Ferris. Hon. G. ID. Halsey. Hon. Andrew M. Freas, W. II. Ilollisler, G. B. Thompson. Sheriff Jonathan U. Davis, Alexander Craig. Bey. Ur. A. J. Kerr, Oscar Elterieh. M. Schlosser. Senator E. F. James, Senator Sterling P. Cat* Hn, Mayor Fred. C. Kirkendali. Dr.,W. 11. Berge, Cup la in E. G. Gage, W. P. Gibby, O. C. Foster, I.ouis Seibel. At the close of the lunch, all of the members of the State Armory Board being in attendance, they took advantage of the opportunity to make an official inspection of the armory, going through the entir- building. The members of the hoard are Governor Stuart. General Thomas J. Stewart, Col. Albeit J. Logan, General C. B. | Dougherty, Col. William G. Price Col. Louis A. Watres and Col. Willis J. H tilings. i'y litis -time, a large company of profile had assembled in the armory j and they were entertained with music i by Op pen helm. Captain Wflliam Zierdt. Co. E. Wilkesbarre, Commanded by Captain C. 'Derby, '"o. U Plttslon, Commanded by Captain C. A. J lid£0. Co. D. Wilkesbarre. Commanded by Captain William Weitzi'l. Co. D, ('. T. A. IT., Pittston. Commanded by Captnifi John Duffy. In Carriages. Mayor of Pittston and Hurgess of West Pittston. English blood, how tru ;• tide. Liberty like music heart of Wales, while Iri for a righteous cause r.n world like a flood. the Scottish tunes the Interior Arrangement is Es* ives' o'er thi sh eloquence Armory This Afternoon Some Fine Address. pecially Designed to Meet Needs of Soldiers. \, "We are proud of ou'' descent, but prouder still that we are Americans. I now present to you an American, baptized with the lire of eloquence, one of whom this city is proud, who will in the name of the architect and builders present this edifice to the Armory Hoard. Our distinguished townsman, P. A. O'Boyle." mw GOVERNOR STUART AND PARTY ARRIVE City and Borough Officers Pittston's now Armory, with Its military turrets and fortress-like front, is the second building Of its kind erected with State money in Pennsylvania. It was the first started and it was intended that il should he the first ded- Zero weather cannot be regarded as ells, Pittston. The second division formation was as follows: Members of Select and Common Coun- Altorney O'Boyle delivered a splendid address in his own masterly fashion, maintaining his wide reputation as one of the most gifted orators o£ the State. hr.ve Cos. O Following an examination of the exterior of the building a person entering it finds an elaborateness of ar- and II especially desirable for an outdoor celebration, such as the dedication of the State Armory today was. *)in a Iteecivcd Willi Hearty Cheers as They Second Division. Chiefs of Fire Departments, of Pittston and West rfttston, and their rangemont that the outside does not suggest. Passing through the large doors and then through swinging doors one finds himself in a wide hall. To either side of this are the quarters of Co. II. On the right is the company room and to the left the officers' rooms and the locker room. To indulge in a few figures here may add to a general understanding of the apdimenslons of the building are 68x138. pearanee of the building. The outside The drill ropm is 62x96, the company room downstairs 26x36 and the officers' and locker rooms 16x!}fi feet each. The rooms upstairs are a little larger, owing to the fact that no space is taken up with a wide entrance hall. Co. C. having the senior captain, had first choice (if rooms and took those upstairs. The rooms of the companies are practically similar. The lounging room will be for the members of the company. The locker room will be fitted up with modern steel lockers, one for each member. Entering the officers' rooms the first, met with is the first sergeant's  Xeading from this is a door connecting with the captain's room. This is in accordance with military tactics for all privates and non-commissioned officers, the first sergeant himself excepted. must appear before the first sergeant before addressing the captain of the company. The captain's rooms, which have a private entrance as well as that through the sergeant's office, consist of an office and lavatory. All these rooms are heated by steam and lighted by gas and elecriciy, the same as the rest of the building. measure, yet in other respects tin Alighted lYoin the Train at weather man was kind. Cold it was Water Street Station, Attorney O'Boyie spoke a.-D follows: the mercury having been down to X Governor Stuart and party reached Wiilkesbarre over the Pennsylvania in ;i private car. The train pulled into the station there a half hour late, arriving m l-:4CD instead of 12:10. as had bet.n announced. Headed by Hon. C. C. Bowman and J. H. Glennon, the Sutton's Band. Eagle Hose Company No. 1. Niagara EngineCompany No. 2 Assistants. Your Excellency, Mr. Chairman, Liidi'S and Gentle- ■ ,.,J| HHg H ' — % degrees below zero early in the morning the sky was clear, and the We hav ■ assembled here today to participate in a most important function, and a5; there are many actors and lr.any parts. 1 regret that I have been east for the part of which I know the least. I am here to represent the architects and as architecture is one "f the highest arts, my only fitness to represent them lies in the fact that 1 am a representative of a great class who understands a stiil higher art—the building of air castles. men conditions generally exhilarating After traversing-' tin1 lino of" march on both sides of the river laiCl by the parade committee and being receive'! most heartily all along the line, the parade proceeded down South Main street to th WVst Plttston Cnmiuiny Xo. 1 slightly and the weather during tht the day advanced the temperature rose afternoon was as good as could be ex- pected at this season large number of the city's most promi*- nent citizens, as well as many of the most prominent men of the county, gave the Governor and his party a very hearty welcome to the Wyoming Valley. A special train was made up in Wilkesbarre ami the Governor's car attached. This city was reached at just l-:3tD, a half hour behind schedule ■eCeption committee, consisting of a The great interest taken by the pert to Armory, /fhoiv i - pnradi" \ys tho. Go iftcr which ono iiufTwitliri's Cif tho \\.J t ho \llijj . vjnjK ' \THI«' Trnp 'Star ill. lontslps. \jWDC.. thi' re- pie of the community In the militia view of the look pliicp. ovornor of the companies of Pittston was never shown most inures who If more Strongly than this afternoon clay was he ThC when holiday conditions prevailed in honor of Cos. (' and 11 anil their new flag' had bee the H.-iRRtafl *v' on Vnr r i' mory Business generally in Pitts- phiyi'd ilx Ann Civil Wnr vi H'lMii in :U(fntlanpe, hoisii il the C1ur in J in1 summit of the mast, amUl the pliiutHts of tin' Rffat Ihrongr of pcojilo who hail a.HSemhlml John C|PSt How niiv ti huve we sat in file twilight and '.he midnight hour and credit castles which tra nD iDoi u d lis in a -*r nioniciilH to ftthfr jiliicos id other worlds; and then EXERCISES OPEN WITH FINE PARADE DEDICATION OF THE NEW ARMORY the rude awakening brings us back to the stern realities, ol' life. Who has over believed that -St. Peter's . Dome \vas the highest conception of j Angelo's art ? His dome was ttie can. I , opv of Heaven and his tapers were the; icated. ■hut trouble with the tounda• verla jti 11 • ■ stars Xo human genius j tD«n delayed the work so that the arhns ever been able to give adequate . mory at Ml. Pleasant. Westmoreland expression to the thoughts which are county, a building along similar, cafrving him upward and onward. Nines, was completed and dedicated . lernaily reaching out. but as he ap-! November last, although it was not preaches and attempts to grasp them j l"lUl sonu' tinuD aii? v l1"' »'*w thev take wings and tiy away. Sculp-, t'UUding here. Hare of turn shings, aire and architecture were the first 1 U»o building has cost in the lieighbort wo great arts which marked tho 'mod of $10,1100, of which nearly $10,- a wakening an«| expansion of the hu- ?00 w«» put into supports for the man mind. They antedate music and ! "undations, a stratum of quicksand painting and were frequently the ex- | J»een found overlying the solul pression of the ambitions of mighty j r,lck- J necessary to drive conrulers to perpetuate their names. As|('r through this and the exfor 'instance, mark the genius I W™* «C-corC mgiy. It is now power of the builders of!Htil"'' that tip. building is perfectly thCD Olympic Stadium, the Vespasian j Soun' • Which Throngs of People I,inert the Streets I*. A. O'BOYTjK) KSQ ItriMium Spieeohninkin«; Marks the and Admired the Militia and Fire- formal .Kettinjs Aside of the Hnild- men Who Paraded iiifV tCD its Purpose There v weather might [irev u fear fVlt thai Hi*1 o'olrt many |DC ojHC The interior of the armory pr Mum turning out today to grot ilistiliRui.slii'd niicsis ill thuiincss the parade lndd in ronnr with tli*' tied feat ion of th'1 arnlor but tin- {far wa.-- without ground. Th \vcath"i' misdtralcd coiixiihTahly abou. •s -rited a magnificent steenC* when the dedication exercises himi il. The drill room was beautifully decorated with tin- national colors. Flags and hunting Were festooned on all sides, till walls atlil ceiling being literally covered with tile Stars and Snipes. The building was packed with an interested throng of people, main floor and gallery. The Ninth city a I to lion Passing farther through the halt the visitor enters the drill room, the main room of the building. This Is for the use of both companies. This room, In which the ball is to be held tonight, makes a favorable impression at first sight. The brick walls are painted yellow with a wainscot outline of brown. The celling, arch shaped, extends away to the skylights giving an appearance of great roominess. The large wooden girders, fastened together by steel bars and all newlypainted do not detract in the slightest from the appearance of the room. They are all in plain sight. Surrounding the room on four sides is a balcony. which is supported from the ceiling, thus allowing Ihe greatest possible amount, °f floor room. This balcony will seat 500 persons easily and in hack of it there Is a promenade aisle. All the wood, excepting that of the Moors, is stained green, in mission style. Leading to the balcony there ts an artistic stairway on each side. In the front of the building on the second floor are the rooms of Co. C, directly over those of Co. H. The flooring of the drill room is very suitable for dancing. On either side of this room are large doors from which wagons may be loaded with camp luggage. The windows about the balcony number _'3. Arc lights and gas furnish illumination for this room. noun, and during; ill.- eariy hours of tlx' afternoon thfiusatuls of people weniled their way to the central part of the city, so that by the lime the parade was ready to inovo the walks were lined with throngs of interested spectators. Keginivnt Band occupied a stand toward the rear end ot" the building Chief i-oftus had all the city policemen on duty from noon and before that time a half dozen oHieers from i Seranton and the same number from I Wilkesbarre arrived and patrolled the j streets. In addition the city detectives from each of these places rein- I forced Chief Loftus. A sharp lookout was kept for crooks, but up to 2 | passed up the aisle toward the speaker's stand, played "Hall to the Chief." (The vast audience rose and cheer af- I tor cheer Idled the armory. It was ! a most enthusiastic incident and was | of itself a sufficient reward for all of (!ovet nor Stuart and 1 part loleseum the Pantheon and the Pyr- j Standing two stories high on Main tnilds on the banks of the Nile. What i street and threc-in the rear, with very do they mean to us? They are at once ; satisfying dimensions, the Armory is the despair and inspiration of sue-j strongly—the word stockil.v seeme to ■ceding generations. They arouse in ; fit here—built. Thick concrete walls the lnjman breast the spirit of omnia-; with stone trimmings support the t|on. ill all the undertakings of life I brick superstructure. Every line of those who have raised the standards j the building denotes strength. Jl' one high are the benefactors of ages yet j were to look for the qualities that the unborn. The architect is the one who i architecture suggests lie would say gives expression to the power, ambi- i 'hat the lines and curves, simple lion and stately fortunes of men and ] though most of them are, seem to heleaves the foot prints- of the giants, speak sturdiness and jaunty indepenuliich cannot be effaced, upon the dence—-though perhaps it would bo rocks of time. It has been well said the patriotic association of the buildof them "When the Macedonian cli- ; 'ng, rather than the building itself max closed the Commonwealth ot | that would bring such a suggestion to Greece, when the wrath of Roman I mind. the labor expended by the dedication committee during the past few weeks of Strenuous labor. i o'clock no arrests had been made. | Throughout the whole day the city has worn a decidedly military aspect. I The building's along the line of the parade were neatly decorated with the National colors and the Stars and i Stripes were to be seen on all sides. ( I5y 10 o'clock practically all the mcmi bet's of the local companies were on i the streets in uniform and every hour marked the arrival of officers or pri- After a selection by the band. Chairman Hoffman called for order and after Itev. John .P. O'Malley had offered the invocation, delivered his opening address, as follows: "The Armory Board of the State of Pennsylvania, with the officers and members of Companies C and H and the citizens' committee, have invited you to assist it1 the dedication of this, the second armory building erected by them, and desire to thank you for your prompt and generous re- OOVKUXOIt i:iD\M\ S. STI AHT. n and West PJttston was suspended time. Mr. Bowman and Mr. Glennon : vates froirf out of town. By noon then ;,r the afternoon the schools were ereorted Governor Stuart to the first were almost as many uniformed me. • | of iho waiting carriages. A small as ther,. were to be seen in citizen* ;losed, and the streets wore a holiday C|wd lla(, ai»t»mbled and there was a j clothes. From 12 o'clock on the rea aspect. Old Glory was much in ovi- j scattering of cheers until Mr. Bowman ' influx of military men started to poui dencc along the line of march, and | arose in the carriage and led in three j in. At 1:30 the big military men oi some of th« businessmen went to the I hearty hurrahs, which sounded as if j the state arrived with Governor Smart nf „inlr verv neatlv de- they might have issued from the j They were all in uniform. wlth theit ... . , I throats of a party three time* as large, j ,J)g light colored ulsters. igned displays of the National coloih. j TJuD Oov(Drnor acknowledged the pluu- Th«-' companies formed on the t'ittston people had the pleasure of ] jjls ()l- ,htD gathering. One after an- | square of Main, Broad, Church and other the 20 carriages were tilled with i VVIiiiam streets. The firemen met in irinc the citv with its presence and j the visitors and reception committee the same .locality. At 20 minutes afrit* the city with p ...n , ami, whisked away to the ter two the active formation started, the soldier boys made a splendid show - *y * | the Ninth Regiment band swinging up ing as they marched through the ' The' Governor's party consisted of I Main street: and around the block to streets, keeping time with martial mu- the following- Governor Edwin S. ; i,s !DI:,C(' at the head of the inc. The sic. our fire'laddies were also out in1 Stuart. A. I!.' Miller, the Governor's I N,lmh Regiment followed and took its force and made a neat appearance. P-ivate secretary. Brigadier Genera, i formation was The parade In every respect, was a j /jV.Srn?" s! Lionel II W. Pierce, crfuHiinlo one. | , ,, , . ... ii4 , Commanding Ninth Regiment. Governor Stuart and party arrived I * lll"lD' r ' T Ninth Regiment Band. in good season and were cordially re-1""1' i„(n„i [ i' mi Major James A. Dewey, Commanding reived by representative citizens, also D11,sI. lulings, Co one Asher Mi- Flm Battalion. beiiifc' entertained at luncheor in thej1'11, ' Ju ant ii nei.i vo )t i 11 Co. I*. Plyhiouth, Commanded bv Capirmory just previous to the parade. j \i-rhit.«'t Coitus. Gan.el ( . Herr, esc,.. ta,n A McDanlels. " The dedication exercises, reported ; and '• A- C richton. i Co. F, Wilkesbarre, Commanded bv n detail below, were of a most inter- On arrival at the armory, the dis- j Captain George Dreher. Dsting character, the presence of so i tiuguished visitors, together with a • MoD M West Pittston, Commanded by liany distinguished citizens of the j l«rg$ company ol representative I.u-« Captain Benjamin Eniory. 'ommoluvealth adding inueti to the i zerne county people, who had assem- I ,,0 G. Hazleton. Commanded by Caplignitv and attractiveness of the occa.! ''led at the reuucsl ol C hairman Bow- ; tain I. Rovert. ion. . : 'nan, proceeded to the basement. Major E. Camp. Commanding- Second manhood burst on Tarctuin for Luc- The building is an armory as truly rece, then were reared those mighty I in appearance as in fact. The front, builders who made, temples to the | while it is not high enough to be sun. there they, stand eternal monu-! termed imposing, yet has a very mlliments. showing how the work was | tary aspct. At either extremity is a done." To the. people of Pittston and | miniature tower. Midway between those who are with us as guests, and these and the entrance in the middle to all who were instrumental in are two semi-circular projections, runbringing this magnificent and useful ning to the top of the building, where building to our town, 1 desire to ex- they terminate in a series of breeches 'end my sincere congratulations. | us for cannon. The doorway is wide I further desire to say, on behalf of j and plain.' Surmounting the front and the architects, contractor, and Ar- j placed artistically at a few points in rnor.v Hoard that every dollar of the j the walls are white stone trimmings, $29,500, which it cost was honestly | u hich greatly enhance its appearance, and conscientiously expended. There Over the doorway is a bronze tablet, were no grafters here and the manner j with the seal of Pennsylvania standing in which difficulties encountered, which ' out in relief. This identifies the buildwere wholly unexpected, were over- ing to a certainty as does the corner come, is the highest praise I can be- ! stone with" its simple marking, "X. G. stow upon the architects, Messrs. j I*. 1906." The sides of tIn- building are Frencb & McCormack, and no small j severely plain, broken only by doors amount of credit is due the contractor, and windows, and the rear wall is the Mr. lteilly. for his energetic execution same. An arched roof covers the of the work undertaken by him. We building and fitted into it are skytoday with one acclaim say to you lights, which open in to the main well done good and faithful servants room. The site, South Main street, of the people and state, whoso trust nearly opposite Swallow, is a good you have not betrayed and I sincerely one for armory purposes. "Pennsylvania, as founded by William Penn, may be called the tirst' government instituted by man with Peace as its cornerstone. It has been thi' dream of good men of all ages that tile time would come when Peace will constantly reign over the whole earth. But todaj peace can only be assured by thorough preparation for Thorn are two stairways leading from tho drill room to the basement. A largo parp of the basement has not been divided olT and conditions hero are ideal for the installing of an Indoor range and bowling alley. Tho kitchen, a room 20 feet square, Is fitted up with a range, a gnu stove, hot and cold water, pantries and everything lhat goes to make up the modern kitchen. It has not been furnished as yet. The boiler room 1* close by it and a boiler from tho American Radiator Co., of Chicago, easily furnishes steam for the building. A large room has been built for the quartermasters In which they may store their heavier luggage. A hand elevator runs to the drill room and the handling of the trunks anil other equipment will be facilitated fn this manner. The company lavatories are in the basement. The luncheon in connection with the dance this evening will be served in the basement. The work of excavating for the »C»«• armory was started about the middle of last April, The contract was let April 4 by the State Armory Board. MoCormick & French, of Wilkesbar**-. tho architects, drew up the plans along lines laid down by the board. John J. Keilly, this city, was given the general contract on his bid if $29,- 500. As has been stated, the final price was $10,00 in exeesg of that sum. I he corner stone was laid September 12 last by Oienoral Dougherty and .srv'ing the entire Ninth Regiment lion- wa r We believe the Xulional CJuard is necessary to preserve the peace of our country. We arc proud of their achievements and also of the Armory Hoard for providing suitable quarters whereby the men are encouraged ill their patriotic labors. "The soil upon which this building' stands is noble and historic ground. It produced the Mohican and l-roquols Indians, the greatest native races the world ever saw. Its tlrst white settlers broke the power Of France ill this new world, and later upon the same ground the colors of Kngland (he mighty were lowered. Kicketts' and Schooley's Batteries, with Penn- hope that this building will long stand j 0)S c anC, H wjlI havt, lhfD exch,siVf, as an ornament and an honor to our | uso of tll(, n(,w 1Duiltl|Mff ani, it was city and our stale. I planned with the end in view of svlvania volunteers, turned back tlie bloody tide at Gettysburg. We have with us today upon tills platform (hope who carry the scars of that Prom tin' earliest ages it has boon having ii house two companies. An the custom to dedicate public build- examination of the interior reveals j ings in order that the principles which that ample provision has been made to i tin".- represent and the purpose of give the citizen .soldiery the comforts | their construction might be clearly tin- of a club as well as the conveniences |dcrstood; In order that the receding | of an armory. Not only the military generations might see before their re- ; but the social side entered into the tirement the legacies which they were i plans of the architects and the result | bequeathing to the advancing genera- is a building that will he a strong ap| Lions. Their purpose was to serve as peal to the young men of the city to land marks and mile stones which j take up the profession of arms as it were to mark the centuries as they ! 'K enjoyed in civil life in order to passed. The question which naturally gain a rixht to tlf? privileges and comforts that accrue from connection with companies having a fine home as Tonight's promenade -concert and j where an informal lunch was served  miliary hop will bring to a close one I here were about 100 gentlemen in (-f) j Nanticoke, Commanded, by Oapof the most successful celebrations attendance, among them well known tain George Ooxe. eve* held in the history of the eityv—a Residents of Piitstoii and West Pitts- Cn A re. Commanded by celebration that reflects credit on ev- J ion, county ollieials and a number ol Captain O. P. Harvey, ,Jr. Jlattallon conflict anil other mighty struggles in that righteous war Which broke the power of slavery forever. Have we not a glorious heritage, and do we not owe a debt of gratitude to every European race who have freely shed their blood for Us in defense of liberty and justice? Lafayette of France, cry committee onffUffcrt in Ihf rangements and especially upon Chair- r- j tlnv officers of the Xinth and Thirteenth regiments. The lunch was ver* Co. C, Pittston. Commanded by Captain William Francis. man Bon man and Treastirw Clennon, | Informal, ami was nerved by Miss Co. B, Wilkcsbarre Commanded by who have both achieved a remarkable; Qutnri. While this was beiMff disposed • Captain S. M. Eyer. Ht« ubeii of liernian.v. (iariljaldi of Italy ,and Pulaski of Poland, how gloriously they shine in the history of our country! How freely (lowed the rfcorrt fQi' nulilii' spirit nn11 nnrrKV in of, oi-cnestra discoursed Major Kdwnrd Doufthor »onne.eUoii DvHH tlio itrraory -dediua- sweet music. AmonK the gentlemen in inc Third "Battalion, f Ion. attendance were the following: Attor- ro. K, ■ Wllki sbarre, Conimtthded by f'ommand- (Cotilinueil on Page SI*. (Continued on Page Three.)