Pittston Gazette

              aw m  WEATI1ER CONDITIONS. AlJi THE HOME NEWS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow fo* For the People of Plttston and KasU-rn Pennsylvania. Vicinity. Fair, much colder tonight, vviLh u cold wave; fair and colder Friday. I I. -lARE AFTER EVANSJV THE HOME PAPER. 57TH YEAR. /,.V..*rABI,I8HKD 18& , SfcfT. BT THKO. IIART II TWO CENTS A COPY. FORTY CENTS A MONTH. \ 8 PAGES. Moving for New earner Berlin Descending a grade in the Icranton Coal Co.'s aymond mine, in Xrchbald, a big electric motor used o convey the coal to the foot of the haft. Jumped the track yesterday afernoon at A o'clock, and caused the lealh of the riiotorrnan, Joseph Pick- U'd. He was bringing In a train of oaded cars, and while rounding a :UrvG, the motor left the rails. To iave himself, Pickard jumped. The Heavy train swerved the motor around urid crushed the unfortunate man between it and the pillar. He was caught about the shoulders and neefc. Death was instantaneous. His assistant, Joseph Lane, was lying on top of the motor and escaped injury. hravy It; House of Worship Admiral Said to be Slated For Removal. Lost in Storm Senator From Utah to Retain His Office. Luzerne Avert ueBaptist Congregation Has Plans Pre- WAS CALLED A MODEL. BOARD DISSATISFIED. Broke in Two on a Sand Bar Foraker Gives Great Praise to Mormon. "Fighting Bob" Not in Good Physical Trim. Within Sight of Shore« Crew and Passengers Num.' bering About 160 Lost pared for Fine New StucU Sketch of\ Washington. 21,—Four years' content against the retention by Heed Sinoot of his sent as a senator of the United States from Utah was ended when forty-two of his colleagues voted to sustain him against twenty-eight who voted for the resolution to unseal him. Added to this there were eighteen senators paired, making the actual standing on the resolution fifty-one votes against it and thirty-seven for It Senator Smoot himself did not vote, and Senator "Wetmore was absent and not paired. Washington, Feb. 21.—The result of a conference at the White House, at which the president. Secretary of the Navy Metcalf and the general naval board were present, may be the early removal of Admiral Robley I). Evans from the command of the Atlantic fleet. THE COST OF Church Big Jump It Has Taken in Their Lives Five Years. As the president Is reported to be seriously contemplating this action with reference to Admiral Evans, it is understood that his, successor will lie Hear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, recently in command of the Pacific station and slated for the. post of commandant at the New York navy yard. Having reached the age ol* 21 years i chinch purposes in West Plttston, deand being on the threshold of a new mands grateful recognition by us; epoch, it is becoming that the mem- j and - hers of the Luzerne avenue Baptist "Whereas', We as a church, having church should take a retrospective no claim on this benefaction, deem it glance and review the way the Lord best, under the circumstances, to ashas led them since they foriped them- , sume no financial responsibility in reselves into an independent branch of i gard to it. nevertheless, in order to the Master's Kingdom. No earthly inaugurate the enterprise, and with enterprise was ever inaugurated or ■ the hope of advancing our denorfiinamaintained that did not have a self- tional interests and thereby the cause sacrificing leader.. This was true in a of Christ, we offer the following rcsolarge sense of the society whose his- j lutions: Hotterilam, Netherlands, Feb. 21.— The Great Eastern Railway steamer Berlin, bound from Harwich. England, to Rotterdam, was wrecked on a sand bank outside the harbor today, with a total loss of life estimated at 141. Tremendous seas washed over the vessel after she struck, breaking her up and rendering assistance impossible. Every soul on board is believed to have perished. Efforts were made to swing out the lifeboats but two of these were carried away before they could be manned and others were smashed by the pounding seas. Kill of Goods Costing $23 in 1902 When the Smoot resolution *wns called up every sent in the galleries was filled, and during the actual voting the standing room on Nthe floor of the senate was crowded by members of the house aud employees of the senate. Seldom has there been a proceeding affecting the standing of a senator thai has attracted such marked attention In the audience were representativesof a number of prominent woman'* organizations which have .been acttvt In circulating and having presented petitions of remonstrance against Mr Smoot. These women secured mam thousands of signatures to their peti tious. which were sent to the senate in elaborately bound volumes. Now Costs Over $30—Commis- Commissioner Nelll Asks Clerks' As- The exact point at which the disaster occurred is just off the Hook of Holland at the entrance to the estuary. The narrowness of the entrance to the waterway and the fearful southwest gale which was blowing were the primary causes of the wreck. sociation for Figures for Increased Cost of Living Statistics. There is probably not a householder In the country who is not aware that the cost of living has been steadily increasing from year to year. Big Increases In rentals "have been noted at the beginning of each rental year. The prices of certain foodstuffs hawbeen marked by their strong upward rise, such as bacon, Cjggs and butter, but as a rule the slower but none the less steady Increase in price of other articles of food has not been noted other than by the depression it causes in family pocketbooks after the grocer has been settled with. Very little has been allowed to leak out, but chough Is known to state thai the naval authorities are not satisfied with the administration of the great Atlantic fleet. The work for this fleet was carefujly planned by the board of which Admiral Dewey is the head. The wreck occurred in sight of land on a dangerous shoal outside the har. bor. Within a few moments'after she struck the vessel began to break up under the pounding of the heavy sea running. It was impossible for the life boats to live, and helpf from land was eut off by the high waters. Captain Precious, of the Herlin, evidently miscalculated the full force of the gale. The engines were moving slowly and the storm literally blew the vessel on the bank. tory is being sketched. The name Of ; "That we hereby record our high Said to Have Ignored instructions. It was thought that as Admiral Evans, who has been very popular with many administrations, has had long service and valuable experience on the Asiatic station he would be able to carry out the plans as outlined. It is intimated strongly thnt Admiral Evans has ignored the instructions of the general board. The plans included special instructions as to tactics, formations and the general handling of a large number of superior ships. Almost Immediately after the ship struck the steamer crashed into a jetty, then swung out again and broke in two. The forepart sank while passengers were crawling out. Heroic but unsuccessful efforts were made bytugs and lifeboats to reach the steamer before the after part completely pounded to pieces and finally went Several Americans are reported to be aboard the ill-fated steamer and nineteen members of the German Opera company, returning home after an engagement at Covent harden, are known to have been in the wreck. Many Speeches Made. There have been numerous speeches made for and against. Senator Smool since the resolution to urn-eat him wasreported from the committee on ptivi leges and elections just prior to the ad journment of congress last year. Sen a tors Dubois, Hansbrough, N'ewlands Bacon and Burrows, the latter chairman of the committee, made the tinas addresses against Mr. Snioot. whilt A few statistics of local interest have come to light and they give strong evidence of the rapid rise in the cost of living. At the close of the anthracite strike of 1902, after President Roosevelt had intervened, figures were compiled of the cost of living in the anthracite region for the enlightenment of the strike commission. In response to a request one of the local merchants forwarded a list of the prices of an ordinary store order to the commission. The list totaled $23.42. By chance a copy of the order came to light a few days- ago and the finder out of curiosity compiled a similar list with the prices of today. The list of 1902, made less than four years and a half ago was one-third lower than that of 1907, the 1907 list totaling $36.OS. Here are the (igurcsrof the two lists, which are perfectly accurate, having been compiled in a grocery store in the same manner as the ordinary order of goods is figured up: The full list of the dead will never be known as the officers of the Great Eastern company say that the passenger lists were destroyed with the vessel.The passengers apparently were on deck waiting to land when she struck. I-iife belts were kept under the pillows in the staterooms and cabins but the passengers had no time to go below before the water filled the hull. down, Admiral'Evans has been ill a great deal lately .and suffers often from Split. lie also has had operations performed. It is probable that the question of Admiral Evaiis' removal will require another conference. He hits been in command of the fleet for two years. He may be given duty on shore or leave of absence until he recuperates.London, Feb. 21.—The Exchange Telegraph company announces that it has been officially informed that 160 passengers and the crew of the Berlin were drowned off Rotterdam. The gale blowing at the time was one of the worst that has prevailed on the North Sea In years. As passengers reserve, berths their names are written, in lead pencil, on a diagram kept on shipboard. This is the only passenger list and was destroyed when the vessel sunk. Senators Beveridge, Dolliver and For aker spoke in his support. During the debate Senator Forakei sa id: Hook of Holland. Feb.. 21.—Life savers at the point report signs of life visible on floating wreckage. The. gale Is driving a heavy mist. Efforts are being made to reach the wreckage in the hope of saving any possible survivors."No case whatever lias been mudf that will justify us in either declaring vacant the seat or expelling the sena tor from I'tati. Reed Snioot has proved a better character than any other sen atop here has a right to claim. Situation In Odessa Serious. New York. Feb. 21.—Advertise- Advertisements in the late English papers announce the appearance at Covent Garden of a company under the management of Ernest Von Stick, in conjunction \y:it]i the winter Gerryj.u Opera. Opera syndicate. Among the artists named to appear are. M iles Aino Aekte, Marie Brema, Olitska, Agies Nicholls and Mrs. Kraus Osborne, and Messrs. Harold, Dr. Felix von Kraus, Austin Femnals, Van Dyck, Benda, Corvinus, Birkenfield, Paechke, Orello, Leonhardt and Bertram. The conductors mentioned are Ilerr Leopold Reiclifein, and llerr Franz Schalk. « itoposEi) nor si; or worship for mtzerxe avenue bapth BWfti " Clinton. St. Petersburg, Feb. 21.—The Austrian charge d'affaires made representations at the foreign office with a view to obtaining protection for Austrian subjects at Odessa, where anti- Semitic disturbances have occurred. The British, German and other consuls at Odessa have reported to their respective embassies the seriousness of the situation, but Ambassador Kiddle has heard nothing from Mr. Hcenan, the American consul. London, Feb. 21.—The Berlin left Harwich at 10 o'clock last night carrying the mail. 91 passengers and a crew of 50 men. She had almost completed her voyage when the disaster occurred. The force of the shock when the big steamer went aground evidently shook her to pieces. hit tore part was badly stove and the force of the terrific sea which was running quickly beat her to pieces. Owing to the nearness of the land the vessel was sighted almost the moment she struck and at first little fear was entertained for those aboard her, as it was expected that she would hold together until the sea subsided enough to allow help to reach rer. When it was seen, however, that she was going o pieces before the very eyes of those on pshore, but helpless to reach her the scene among those on shore was almost indescribable. Henry J. Luchsinger will ever be- a appreciation of the valuable donation blessed one among' the members of the of Brother Luchsinger and trust he Luzerne avenue church, and. now that may experience the truthfulness of lie lUMi passed fromlhe scene of his our Lord's saying that "it is more earthly labors, Irs modesty no longer blessed to give than to receive.' stands a bar to the recording of his "That a committee of live. bC apgenerosity and faithfulness. Brother pointed to superintend the collection Luchsinger may truly be called the of funds, the erection of such a buildfather of the Luzerne avenue church, ling on said lot as they, in their judg- Kev. A. J. Furman, for a number of ; ment. shall deem advisable, and the years pastor of the First church. 1 establishment of a Baptist Mission PiUstoh, tells the interesting story of j Sunday school." "He is so good a man that I almost doubt him. He has no vices. He does not drink or smoke or chew or swear and he is not a polyganiist." The applause of the galleries at this was checked by a warning b.v the vict president. 1902. 1!)07. $1.00 $1.40 4.00 5.00 2.60 3.30 .25 .20 1.00 .85 .30 .32 .42 .38 1.44 1.92 .64 1.12 1.00 1.40 .25 .34 ■ 2-S .34 .25 .34 .25 .34 .65 .85 10 cottpline  1 bbl. flour  10 butter  X Star soap  18 sugar  2 choose  1 C. & S  12 sk. ham  8 bacon  10 pail lard  4 doz. pickles . . . 4 C|t. beans  4 at. peas  4 crackers  5 Arb. C  2 C|t. limas  1 pk. onions  2 bu. oats  100 meal  100 bran  100 corn  200 hay  2 doz, fresh eggs 5 pail jolly  2 gal. oil  3 raisins  3 currants  Expulsion Resolution Defeated. Air. Buehsinger's connection with the To carry out the enterprise thus founding of the church on the West auspiciously begun the following cotn- Slde of the river. In a paper prepar- mittee was appointed: H. J. Buchod a number of years ago, ho said: singer. Samuel Price, Isaac B. Bovan, Throughout the. entire speecliuiakinfe Senator Smoot listened attentively, bin when the voting began he retired tt the Itepublican cloakroom and then awaited the result. As 4 o'clock ar rived, when by agreement the votiuj. was to begin. Senator Hopkins offeree his amendment to the committee reso lutlon. and it was adopted. Under thit amendment a two-thirds vote wouk have lDeen necessary to carry the reso lutlon, which declared that Mr. Smooi is not entitled to his seat. Senatoi Cannock then offered as a substitute for (lie amended committee resolutlor a simple resolution declaring that Sen ator Smoot should be "expelled." ThC effect of this would be to displace th» committee resolution if adopted, anc it was defeated. Then came the voU on the committee resolution. President Favor# Playgrounds. Washington, Feb. 21. — President ltoosevelt In a letter addressed to Ctnio 11. Randolph, president of the Washington Playgrounds association, strongly commended the renewed interest in play and playgrounds throughout the country. He advocated municipal provision for playgrounds "for every child as much as schools." The dispatches thus far received do not say if any of these were among the nineteen members of the company on board the steamer Berlin but there is every reason for believing that "Early in the year 1883. while call- [ It. B Cutler and J. C. Hitchncr. ing at H. ,1. Buchsinger's, I told him j The next step in the movement retha-t t was sad whenever I visited i vealed tfiat the Lord was in it. Brothfamilies residing in AV-ost Pittston, be- Cr Samuel Price told Pastor Furmait cause there were so many holding that lie had a lot further up Luzerne Baptist sentiments that we could not avenue that the churcti might sell and properly care for. Xot being mem- put the proceeds into a church buildbers. they had not sufficient interest ing. The lot was sold for $825 in the to induce them to go over the river; | course of time and the money placed and their children, as well as some of j in bank. Tlv's quickened enthusiasm our own members and their children, 'in the enterprise and in the spring of are drifting into other churches, so j I ssrD the contract for a frame chapel, that we are not holding our own in j 3GXR5 feet, was let to Messrs. Der- West Pittston. He replied that he had ] shinier Cfc Griffen for $1,795. The thought a great deal about tliajt him- 1 building was completed by Nov. 1st self. We talked for some time about without any alteration of the original the difficulties of getting a suitable j plan. The total cost of the building place for holding services and, nil j and its furnishings was as follows: leaving, I said, as much in jest as in ! Foundation and cellar. $135: building earnest. 'Henry, go and buy a lot and ; superstructure, $1.7115; sittings. $220; we will make a place for holding a I gas lixtures, $20; carpet, $14,3; total, they were Persons on vessels which were almost within speaking distance say the passengers and crew of the stricken vessel rushed on deck at the first shock and that a tremendous wave which swept along carried scores of persons into the sea almost before they realized what had happened. Arthur Herbert, with a title of "king's messenger," an employe of tlio British foreign oliTce, was on board the Berlin with Important papers for the British embassy at the German court. He is among the lost. The Hagut. Feb. 21.—The house in Leyden in which Itombrnndt, the celebrated Dutch painter, was born 3O0 years ago was destroyed by fire. The building was a place of pilgrimage for lovers of art. Rembrandt's Birthplace Burn*. 1.04 1.20 Others missing are C. Morsley, first officer of the Berlin; J. Wyatt, second officer, and Chief Engineer Bennett. 1.35 1.20 .85 1.60 .36 .18 .26 .25 .25 2.30 .66 .25 ACTOR PEOPLE WED AFTER MANY DELAYS management knew of the pleasant event until inquiry was made about it by a reporter this morning. ODD REPORT AFLOAT. At the conclusion of the voting then was a rush of Republican senators tC the,.cloakroom to congratulate Mr Smoot. A large number of member* of the house followed, and there tin senior Utah senator was patted on thD back nnd his hands were shaken It hearty fashion by the men who ex pressed their admiration of his hearing in the long and trying ordeal througl which lie lias passed. On the floor oi the sennie and in the galleries It was many minutes before order could be re Couple Playing at tlie Family Married MILITARY BALL. A report gained considerable circulation yesterday and (oday to the effect that the dead body of a man was seen at the bottom of the old air shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Co., in Pittston township, between Pine and Railroad streets. Ah far as can be learned there is no truth to the report—at least people living in the neighborhood have boon unable to find any verification of it. It Is believed that the rumor gained currency from the fact that, while the Constabulary members were searching for "Black Hand" men last week, a number of Italiuns ran from their homes In Hrowntown and concealed themselves in the neighborhood of the shaft. Some one said that one of these men had i'h some manner fallen into the shaft and that his body was not recovered. Very little credence is given the report by the people living in the neighborhood. by Alderman Loftus—Third Wed- The Jr. O. U. A. M. regiment will introduce a novel feature at its military ball to be held in the Columbus Club House. North Washington avenue, Scranton, tomorrow evening. Spring water will be served free to all guests and there will be an abundance of it on ice. Music will bo provided by Bauer's orchestra. The regimental band contest for a gold watch will bo decided at the ball tomQrrow evening. 4 snaps ...... Vi rye flour . . 2 wafers 10 graham 5 ciscoes . . . 25 U. \V. flour .25 1.00 .25 .25 1.25 ' ;'20 ding Day Fixed Upon. ' MBAkffiNSnn.- - ® mm 1 ® . There was one act at the Family theater last evening that was given with even more than the usual amount of spirit by the couple taking part in it. It was the singing and dancing specialty act of Casper and Clark. Both Mr. Casper and Miss Clark—which are merely their professional names—seemed in an unusually happy frame of mind, and was it any wonder? Just a few hours before they had become husband and wife. Alderman Loftus officiated at the marriage ceremony, which was quietly performed yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, following the afternoon performance. The nuptial knot was tied in his office and there were no witnesses. The groom, in making the arrangements for the marriage, stipulated that it should be as quiet as possible and, therefore, there was not another person besides the bride and groom and the alderman, in the office at the time. As will be seen the only articles on the list that have been reduced in price are sugar, oil, tobacco and wafers. Every other article has ad- Totals $23.42 $36.05 stored, vanced. IMOMSM VKRSl'S SOCIAIJS3I By John Mitchell. A great aritele in Next Sunday's New York Tribune. Order at onto. F-'0-4t Commissioner of Labor Charles P. Noill has written a letter to the local Clerks' association asking the officers to prepare figures on the present cost of living and forward them to him. He is preparing statistics on the cost of living, and these figures will bo incorporated in his report. The officers will shortly forward the figures requested.Immigration Bill Signed, Washington, Feb. 21..—'The. president has signed the immigration bill. Tills measure tends, in its recent com pro niise amendment, to solve the Japa nese problem in San Francisco peud ing the arrangement of a new cotmuer cial treaty with .Japay which shal. provide for tiie exclusion of cooly labor from that country. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. STRENUOUS EFFORTS TO CAPTURE ELOPERS Mora Pay For Postmen. New York Stock Markets furnlsbad by M. S. Jordan stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Am Sugar .. ..134 A m Loco . . . . 73% Am ' Smelter ... 114 % Am Car & P .. 43% Amai Copper ..113V4 C. F. 1 48% Peo OSas 93 % IT. S. Steel . 45% U. H. Steel pfd. .104% 1*. a. T 73% Erie 35 % O. & W 44% Heading 122% B. & 0 112% C. & O. 51% X. P. .... . . 85% St Puul C 146% X. Y. C, 127 Pennsylvania ..130 Atchlsot com ..103% L.. & f 133% C. P. / 186% G. Wt 15% S. P. I 93% S. R. \ 26 % M. P. 1 83% R. I 1 26% K. T. Ik . . . . 42 Wabash* ... 31 U. P. .1 .. ..173 T. P. .. 33% In an attempt to catch his daughter, and the man she was eloping with, Paul Danlens, of 1328 South Washington avenue, Scran ton, leajied from a .second story window in his night clothes, early yesterday morning. Clad only In that scanty garment, he pursued them for several blocks, but in vain. Washington, Feb. 21.—The postoflict appropriation bill went through th« house with provision for Inci-ensed pnD for postal clerks, both In the railWiij innii service and in the poslotll.ces ol the country anil for the letter carrier* in the city and the rural mall carriers. The groom's real name is William H. Coyle and the bride's name, before she became Mrs. Coyle, was Miss Mabel O. Wellington. Both gave their residence as Philadelphia. They arranged to marry last week, when they played an engagement In Carbondale. They went to an alderman there, but did not have a license. They then arranged to go to Scranton and get a license, but when they reached the cout't house they met with a second disappointment, for the prothonotary's office was found closed. So they postponed their marriage until this week. The license was procured in Scranton yesterday morning, and the ceremony was performed in the afternoon. 133% 133% 78% 143% 73% 43 H 112% 47% PBfcSENT CHURCH ISVILDIxa mission school.' In a short time he $2,313. said ho had bought a lot for $1,000 m addition to the 'lot. Brother —the one now owned by, the I,usserne Price contributed $145 cash and a a\cntie church, at the corner of Lu- j furnace at a nominal sum of $30, thus /erne avenue and Parke street. He J making his subscription to the chapel subsequently said that he -gave it for fund $1,000. Mm Sarah J. McFar- Baptist church purposes and out of land donated the pulpit, John E Ritgrutjtude for What the Lord had done ! ter gave the Bible, and the superinfor J}in*. 1 tendent gave the clock and rugs— That, in brief, is the story of how [thus makihg the equipment complete. Henry J. Luohslnger became the On the iirst Sunday in November, founder of the church that has achiev- | 1S85. the Baptist Mission school was ed great things for Christ during the opened in the new chapel, with Isaac past JO years and that, under God's . L. Bevan as superintendent. The blessing, is destined to exert still wider i chapel wJs formally dedicated to the influence for Him in the years to ' service of Almighty God on Dec. 6th, 93% River and Harbor Bill /Passed. 44% 104% 72% Stella Daniels, 19, and, It is said, fair to look upon, and Prank Gutofsky were, the elopers. Gutofsky had boarded with the Daniels' for several weeks, but It was not until a few days ago that It was learned he had loft a wife and family In the old country. Daniels, who up to that time had offered no objection to the noticeable friendship between the two, gave orders that it must cease. Washington, Feb. 21. — The senate passed the river and harbor appropriation bill, carrying a total appropriation of $92,720,472. 34% Felt Boots and Arctics at 44 119% 111% COT PtMS Drives From Nome to Washington. Washington, Feb. 21.—Ell Smith, the Alaskan mail carrier who has been making a trip from Nome. Alaska, to Washington, arrived here, and with his team of seven Eskimo dogs and his sled on wheels drove to the WJiltf House. $2.50 kind. $2.(X) kind. ...$2.00 Boys' Felt Boots... 98c Men's Arctics, $1.25 kind 98c Men's Arctics, ,$1.25 kind $1.25 Acting- Is serious business, much as it may seem like play to those in froht of the footlights, and within a few hours of their wedding the bride and groom were doing their part at the Family theater. They have a clever act and. as was said, Clid It particularly well last evening. This week finishes the couple on the circuit booked by Maurice Boom, and they will leave early next,week for New York. The couple kept the news of their marriage so quiet that neither the other players at the Family nor the He was about to dress to go to work yesterday morning, when he saw Gutofsky and the girl leaving the house together. He called to her to go back Into the house, but they simply quickened their steps. It was then that Daniels leaped from the window. come, I he matter of Inaugurating. Baptist preached ,the dedicatory sermon from work in West Pittston was presented I. Corinthians 3:10. Rev. N.-G. Parke, to the Pittaton church at a society Rev. Thunijis Nichols and Rev. J O meeting held on April 29. 1883. The Evans participated in the services, result was the adoption t,f the foi I, and the choir of the First Baptist lowing: church, Pittston, furnished the musir "Whereas, The lilunil Stiff  Brother Luchsinger, of u /lot foiV : 1885, Rev. George Frear, D. D. Prominent Jersey Democrat Dieor Trenton, N. Feb. 21.—Colonel Michael Hurley, a prominent business man of tills city, aged fifty-five years, rtlod suddenly of heart trouble. He was,active In politics and wni n member of the Democratic state committer L Our Cab Is Ready for vour call any time, day or night. Have just had It thoroughly repaired, upholstered and painted. Pryden's Riverside Livery Stable. Boston Sloe Store 41% 31 171% (Continued on Page Five,) 79 N. Main St. Pittston, Pa. 33