Pittston Gazette

              ft - • ~ •7rTJ a K - rrmiiHiimiii £Jompare the evening newspa- «1 papers with the morning J journals for conclusive proof 1 that the balk of the news ap j pears first in the former. pJMxm m. 5 homes in Pittstoa. J mediate vicinity t 2 columns of this nei FIFTY-FIRST YEAR .HART 1882. P1TT8T0N, PA., THURSDAY EVENING, 1HAY J», 1901. TWO CENTS A COPY 1 «©* A MONTH. f ONLY D, cmr FREDERICK HARRISON SCORES MILNER. PLANS TO IMPROVE GUAM. | BUYFrom BURNED AT THE STAKE GORDON RE-ELECTED. GERMANY'S INTENTIONS M'KINLEY'S TRIP ENDED PRAISES PRESIDENT CASTRO t/oonlmona Cholo» For Cenntaler •overiMnt S«rvey Party Ratuu From th* Inland. Consul Plnmacher on the Sla(f of Affairs In Yrnriaela, Negro Murderer Expiates Moat Memphis, May 30.—The convention of Confederate Veterans adjourned last evening to meet next year In Dallas. Report That She Wants Port Sau Francisco, May 30.—Captain J. F. Merry of the Davy, Major John Blddle of the army engineering corps, Lieutenant A. M. Bertker of the navy and four civil engineers and draftsman have Just returned from a government survey on the laland of Quam. They spent four months studying ths partly sheltered harbor of San Luis d'Apra, which will probably be Improved by dredging the basin or building an outer breakwater so that a naval base ooallng depot of large oapaclty and wharfs, piers and docks for commercial purposes may be built. President Is Back In the White Eugene II. Plumaeher, Who has served as consul of the,United States for 18 years at Maracalbo, oue of the chief ports of Venezuela, aud who Is In Washington at present ou leave of absence. had tills to say the other day to a Washington Star reporter on political conditions in the Venezuelan republic: Brutal Crime. of Juan Griego. House. BXE0UTI0VBB8 000L AND OEDEHLY General John B. Qordon was re-elected commander of the order without opposition, and the scene which followed the announcement that for oue year longer he would preside over the work of the organization was touching. The old soldiers sprang to their feet and cheered the general with frantic energy. Delegates climbed upon their chairs, made the building ring with their shouts and filled the air with their waving hat:- as they applauded him again and ai'aln. It was a minute or two before the general could master his emotion sufficiently to express his thanks for the honor awarded to him and to express his gratitude for the expressions of good will with which his re-election had been-recelved. WARSHIP HAS TAKEN SUE VETS. 8H0ET STOP MADE AT 0ANT0H. Ntte Carefully Hm M Inducements Omni I UsThlsWMk^ Predicts Eventual Victor fir the Boers. No Jeern, No IvrtarlBg-KtroMi* Poured Upon the Clothe* of the Doomed Moo—Death Come la a Few Momenta After Fire Woe Lighted. Oalf Available Place on the Coaat of Venesaelaa laland of Margarita. Inhabitants Not Averse to Bstab* llsbmeat of Coalta* Station. Mm. MoKlnle) See* Her Slater mmd Kleae-Her 1 mproveinent ContlnaM Slowly, but Sten(lily-C4al«t Reception Iu Waahlnitton. M'GOVERN WINS. "I observe that certain critics abuse Castro untiringly and do their utmost to bring about trouble between his government and foreign countries. But from what 1 as foreign consul iu the western part of Venezuela have seen he seems to have acted wisely and to have relieved Maraealbo and the Andes states of some terrible'burdens heaped upon them by (iuzman Blanco and never lightened by any later president, even by Andrade, who gained great favor with the downtrodden people of western Venezuela, and I doubt not that by a continuance of the same wise and prudent conduct he can wlu the good will of the whole republic. When he began his dictatorship, he found i)£c a cent in the public treasury-anfl" had a hard road to travel*. Justice and common sense clhie demand that he should have a fair show. Look at the president of Mexico, the once hated and abused Porflro Diaz, who in the course of his long administration has accomplished so much for ills country. 1 hope I am not mistaken in the qualities of President Castro and in Wishing him a long lease of power for the best interest of Venezuela and the countries with whlcHshe has relation*. I say all this in spite of the l';ni 'that I have been for -C» years a pis- t»ual friend of the Andr&de family, but have no Intimate acquaintance with or obligation to President Castro." The Brooklyn Fighter Hum on Boar Victory Over H#*rr«*ru. Bartow, Fla., May 30.—Fred Rochelle, a negro, 86 years of age, who on Tuesday criminally assaulted and then murdered Mrs. Rena Taggart, a well known and respectable woman of this olty, was burned at the stake here early last evening In the presence of a throng of people. The burning was on the scene of the negro's crime, within 100 yards of the principal thoroughfare of this city. New York, May 30.—The Herald baa received the following letter from Its correspondent on the Island of Margarita, Venezuela: Washington, May 30.—The president and bis party have completed the long trip across the continent. Upon their arrival at Washington this morning tlie.v had been gone 32 days and had traveled approximately 6,675 mile*. The last day of the homeward Journey was a ride across the president's native state of Ohio. Only four stops were made, the longest at Canton, the president's home town, where the train remained for 20 minutes to give Mrs. McKlnley an opportunity to see her sister, Mrs. M. C. Barber, and her niece. Alls* Ida Barber. WASH 8UITQ, Women's Lawn Wash Suit* in a large variety of patterns, excellent value for, the snit. .ftl. San Francisco, May 30.—Terry Mc- Oovern had an easy vh tory over Herrera last night at Mechanics' pavilion. There was never a time at any stage of the game when McUovern did not have the ambitious aspirant for championship honors at his mercy, and from a disinterested stand point It looked very much as If he allowed Herrera to stay four rounds and then put him out early In the fifth. While McQovern rained blows ou his man at all times. It was not until the beginning of the fifth round that he put his strength and weight behind them. Ladies'Light Bine, Pi Lavender Lawn Wash S white tucked sailor col latest style skirt, with cular ruffle, withea" " sertion; a very hand SHIRT W. WhiM Lawn Shli tucked « lion, "I have visited the Island of Margarita, on which the Uerman government Is reported to have sought to ofitaln by sale or other arrangement from the republic of Venezuela u coaling station and naval base. Inquiry reveals the fact that the German man-of-war Vlneta not only made elaborate surveys and soundings a year ago, but two mouths ago was here for several weeks making Boundlugs and surveys for a chart of the line harbor of Juan Qrlego. The Inhabitants of the Island believe that that Is the harbor Germany Is after. The party's report will suggest what houses, barracks, hospitals and other buildings are needed, what the water supply Is, what sewerage system Is necessary and what port defeflses are advisable. They will also suggest a site for a town, having In view a prospective large Increase In the commercial importance of the port after the Improvements have been made. DEATl BF COUNT WIIBEL1 A Spanish Bark Ashore and The assault and murder was one of the boldest and coldest blooded crimes ever committed in Florida. At 10 o'clook Tuesday morning Mrs. Taggart went fishing alone In a small rowboat that she kept at the city bridge over 1'laco creek. This Is In full view of the public thoroughfare. A few minutes before noon, desiring to return home, she her boat to the bridge and made It fast. A negro man was fishing from the bridge at the time. Mrs. Taggart started home and had proceeded only a few steps In the swamp toward the open prairie and thence to the street when she was approached by Rochelle, who had been hiding In the swamp. He seized her, and she broke loose and, screaming, ran from the swamp into the prairie, where he overtook her. Tfae convention has been memorable In another respect, and that Is In the decision that steps are to be taken for the erection of the battle abbey In Richmond. The work of erecting a memorial to the cause of the south baa passed beyond the preliminary stage, and now the actual building will be commenced. Within 90 days the members of the executive committee will meet In the city of Richmond for the purpose of completing details for the commencement of the building and the laying of the corner. The committee has In hand the funds to warrant the work, and from now It Is expected that there will be no more delay In the erection of the memorial. the Crew in Danger. style, eachT^^H SKIRTS. K large line Of Ladte' Waai able Duck, Pique, Linen ai CM am bray Skirts. All the men are enthusiasts about Guam. There are 10,000 natives, Cliimoros, and they are said to be superior to the Samoans, Hawallans, FIJlans or Filipinos. FtVe or six thousand of them live In the town of Agana, which is up the west coast about five miles above the bay. All the rest of the population live In villages, though the people are devoted to agriculture. The Chlmoros are tall, erect, graceful, honest, clean, neat, courteous and Industrious. * LaiD4on» May 30.—Frederick Harrlison, the historian, la a column letter to tnKMwsvapera thla morning, re DlevCl£Ukfe*Hncs regarding Lord Mllt.r.r'r reception (a. London. Alter »peiqSvtt the "Insane (oily regarding -Ahe totV* Zu hood-1 wljfr-Ur aa elaborate fabric ot calmillff ahittttltHiH . 1%» accounts of th«C$ber conspiracy rn drive us put at Africa weiwftnere promote' talea, paf able Infold. Theyfcrad the pressof Africa and BnglaSd aad made a repr* of the crown (Mllner) their creature. He milled and-lrrttated thf BngMsh paople. The war haa no* leen resumed attar twenty montha;« The end came quickly after tb&t, as at the first lead of the light aud left on the Jaw Herrera went down for the count. He came up gamely, only to go down again. The last time he waa unable to get on his feet at the end of the count and was declared out. CJulte a number of the president'* old friends and neighbors were at the station, and they were overjoyed to learn from the president's own lips that Mrs. McKlnley's Improvement hud continued slowly, but steadily. Judge Day, the former secretary of state; John C. Deuber, Judge Baldwin and Mayor Robertson came aboard the Olympla, but did not see Mrs. McKlnley. Her sister was with her until the train left, and her niece remained aboard. The latter came on to Washington and, with her sister, Miss Mary Barber, who accompanied the party to the Pacific coast, will be the guest of Mrs. MclCinley at the White House until she Is able to return to Canton. "I have taken several photographs of the harbor of Juan Grlego, probably the first photographs ever taken on the Island of Margarita. The harbor of Juan Grlego lies at the north of the Island and In many respects Is a fine one and well suited for a coaling station. The water is deep, and the harbor Is almost completely landlocked. We are now showing an I gant assortment of Lawns l Dimities of all the newest t signs; prices, a yard from.. IT ALWATS PATS TO BUT if Lawns and Fire Department For Manila. Manila, May 30.—The Philippine commission has approved the recommendations of Captain Martin for the establishment of a modem Are department in Manila at an initial expense of |TU,- 000. The old tire department consisted of three stations with antiquated machines. Under Captain Martin's plan, tor which the commission lias appropriated the $70,000 required, there will be six stations, with American engines, fire Apparatus and an alarm system. The department will be commanded by an American chief and American captains, with native lieutenants und subordinates. According to the plan, the foreigners' volunteer" Are department will aisobe absorbed. PEOPLE'S "Tlie only thing desirable on the Island of Margarita for a coaling station that Is not at hand is a plentiful supply of fresh water. In this respect, however, it Js better off than Key West, where the United States now has a large naval depot, and far better than tlie Dry Tortugas, where there Is no water at all. There are three small streams on the islands, upon the largest of which Is located Asuncion, thej capital. This stream runs over large beds of amphibolic schist and is strongly Impregnated with sulphate of iron and magnesia. There are three ports on the Island. lhe largest being I'orlamar, 011 the southeast coast, but It is understood te be out of the question that Germany should make any progress in negotiating with Venezuela for the port of Porlamar. Attention has therefore, it Is understood, been turned to Juan Grlego. The naval officers who give these opinions have spent years among other islands of the Pacific, and they do not hesitate to rank the natives of Guam ahead of all others as possibilities In our Insular civilization. Outside of the work of the convention and more attractive to the great mass of visitors was the flower parade of the afternoon, which was one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever given In the city. IS South ft*la S People's 'Phone. Always tbs After the assault, while she was prostrate, he held her with bis hands ant', knees and. taking his knife from his pocket, cut her throat from ear to ear, causing lnatant death. He then walked to the negro who bad been fishing on the bridge and who was thoroughly frightened aad asked him what he should do with the body. He was told to leave It where It was; but, unheedful of this request, he took the bleeding form In his arm* and carried It back to the swamp, threw It down and escaped| Into the Interior of the swamp. In a few minutes the crime had been reported, and In less than an hour practically the entire city was in arms, and a well armed posse was moving in every direction in search of the* criminal. Bloodhounds were secured, and all night a fruitless search was continued. Yesterday morning no trace of the negro had been secured, and the people were beoomlng more determined to apprehend him as the chances for his final escape seemed to grow. About liooa a courier arrived announcing that the negro had been captured by two other negroes three miles south of the city. BASEBALU Many of the stations along the line of the road through Ohio were decorated with American flags. At Lima, the first stop In the state, the school children were giveu a half holiday to permit them to go to the depot to see the president. Mrs. McKinley had a very comfortable day. It had been raining in Ohio for several days, and there waa no dust or haat' to make the journey oppressive. The brief visit with her sister at Canton seemed to brighten her spirits and doubtless did her much good. The train arrived at Pittsburg at 7:35 p. m. and left for Washington 30 minutes later. The capital city was reached at 7:30 this morning.Many Station* Decorated. Use Allen's Foot-Ease in Your Gloves. Last night the Sons of Veterans gave a ball which was attended by 2,000 people. Reailta of Yesterday's Games la tke Different Leacara. AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 8; Milwaukee, 4. At Chicago—Chicago, 7; Baltimore, 4. A fady writes: "I shako Allen's FootEase Into my gloves and rub a little on my hands. It saves my gloves by absorbing persplrJF tlon. It Is a most dainty toilet powder." We Invite the attention of physicians and nurses to the absolute purity of Allen's Foot-Ease. Dr. W. C. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Clinic, says: "It Is a grand prep aratlon; I am using It constantly In my practice." All drug and shoe stores sell It, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LeBoy, N. Y. Ev. ruis. devastation and famine, and a deadly hatred lias 'been planted in & raoe at min Omt never forget We are asked to Join In a mock triumph ol tka author of all tfila shame "kud oonfuston. This ghastly anarchy will be tka undying source of future etralA. We are belag humiliated and made the laughing stack of the world." Harrison concludes his article by predicting eventual vlotory for the Boer*. A Pan-American Banquet. Buffalo, May 30.—The Pan-American board of directors tendered a lianquet last night to the representatives of the South American republics participating In the exposition. The occasion was to provide an opportuulty of emphasising the Pan-American Idea, which Ik to draw closer together In the bouds of commercial Intercourse and mutual Interest the countries of this continent President Mllbvth and Director General Buchanan, on behalf of the exposition, and Mayor Dlehl, on behalf of the city, addressed the gathering. Mr. Francisco Altshul, minister of public works of Honduras; Dr. Alejandre Bermudez of Nicaragua, Benor Nuncio of Mexico, Senor Enrique Budge and Senor Elldordoro Infante, commissioners from Chile, responded. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Providence—Provideuce, 4; Hartford, 1. SCREK.N I)OOR!— Vafrsa to Ll*e In New York, York.. May 30.—Former United States Senator Towne of Minnesota ha* arrived In, this city on business In connection "with the new oil enterprise which, he-is promoting and of which he will be the president. Mr. Towne and his associates have an option upon 300,000 sores' of oil land In Texas, Aid they gre organising the company to purchase and operate It One of fhe jntre important matters that Mr. Totrae Is to attend t* to the raising of capital the entelbrise. It will lie the tgg£estoll project In the Lone Star State, lyid Mr. Towne confidently expects to make a large fortune out of It. Sir. Towne will make New York his home. C / New York, May 30.—That the Rockefeller-Gould syndicate is making a determined effort to get control of the Delaware, Iltiekawauua and Western as an eastern outlet la accepted as a faot In Wall street. It was reported that George Gould has made an offer to the Moses Taylor estate to take over the entire 40,000 shares of stock held by that estate. The price offered, it Is said, Is $250 a share. At the ottoe of George Gould Information was denied. The Rookefeller-Gould Interests are said to own outright 15,000 'shares of the stock of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad. If they succeed in purchasing the Moses Taylor holdings, they will have 55,000 shares. This will give them the largest holding In the road, though uot a majority. Qssli Attar the Lsokawasss, Fancy.... Extra Fam f! LUflMSONS PRICES These prices inclnde ail tures of the very latest im] .—3? West Pittston, THE PRESIDENT HOME. "The island of Margarita lies 24 miles off the coast of Venezuela, opposite the city of I'umana, In the state of Sucre, formerly the state of Bermudez. To reach Margarita you take the steamship of the French or German line at La Guayra aud, landing at Cumana, take a small Venezuelan sailing vessel, called a felucca, for Margarita. Not Far Off Coast. The reception here was devoid of all excitement. The good sized crowd that had gathered at the atatlon evidently desired to disturb Mrs. McKinley as little as possible, and when the president appeared on the platform the usual cheering was omitted,. but the kindly feeling was evidenced by the ralalng of hats and waving of handkerchiefs. The president responded by repeated bowings and ralalng his hat. The trip from the station to the White House was quickly made by the carriage In waiting. WINDOW SCREBNS— We have a fail mm ment, the ptieM Special Train Arrived in Washington Best patent flour - $4.5o 17 lbs granulated sugar 1.00 Fresh eggs .16 Best dairy butter - .23 Long Hay, cwt - .95 Washington, May 30.—The special tiain bearing President MoKlnley and hia friends from California arrived hare at 7.80 **■'■ morning. On account of Mr*. McKlnley's illness, the arrival of the train waa not marked by popular demonstration. There waa only a slightly larger crowd than usual at the station, and many of them were unaware that the party had arrived, alnce the President, In order ttTtvold a demonstration, requested that the train should not enter the station. This Morning. READY MIXED 1 Best table syrup, gal ■ .40 Fancy N. O molasses .60 Per Search For the Murderer. New Orleans. May 80.—Philip Schumacher, former paying teller of the Teutontn bank, was indicted last night by the grand Jury for the embesslement of $18,200. Ou May 14 there was shooting In the bank while he waa alone there, and he was discovered with a bullet in his leg, claiming. It Is said, that he fought with two thieves who had overpowered him and made away with »alinjii flf -targe bills. No' cor.. robonRtng evidence of theft could be. Teller Who Shot Himself Indicted. "El capltuu, a Venezuelan with aj woolly head, u short mustache and a uniform consisting of bare head, blue coat, undershirt, white trousers and bare feet, promises to land you at Por lauiar hi eight hours. He does it and: also promlsrit ft5 wait for you and take' you back for the next steamer. Always have a full line In stock. - - Startling Deathbed Confession.* ' Posses were immediately on the trail, but the cppttMfT* evaded detection and succeeded in getting their prisoner quickly Into the city and in turning him orer to the sheriff of Polk county. In less than ten minutes after th« transfer bad been made the atreets became congested with people, and the crowd, augmented as It marched, moved en the jail. In spite of "the sheriff 3 cans corn - 3 cans tomatoes - • .25 - .25 Hartland. N. B., May 80.-A county paper published here prteta tbi alleged deathbed: confession ofc »Jr*; ."OMlJgi strange fiat appearance of an ouTman named Bargent. She said that {& year* age «h* accompanied her hu*baad and,bjpther- In law to tut store of Eufept. 'who Was killed and «itt qp, the body beta* thrown Into » well, .and that tteergi Freeman acquired Sargent's proper*. Hie Freeman brother* lay this Is tta dying woman's delirium)! The Authorities will uncover the old well and search for evidence. The woman Is j likely to recover. GARDEN TOOLSH— Soch as hoc*, garden and lawn . and a (nil line of New York, May 80.—The trial of Thomas G. Barker, who shot the Rev. John Keller at Arlington on Feb. 3, will begin In the court of general sessions, Jersey City, on June; 17. The date was fixed by Judge John A. Blair yesterday after Prosecutor of the Pleas James S. Brwln and Marshal Van Winkle and Albert C. Wall, couuscl to, Barker, completed their task of striking 48 names from a Hat of 90 citizens handed down by the court. The 48 names remaining on the list constitute the struck Jury from which a panel of 12 men will be selected to try Barker. Sfr- * - • Barker's Trial Bellas /uae IT. 3 quarts Onion Sets - .25 Newark, N. J., May 30.—Edwarft Schickhaus, who has a pork packing house at 8 Commerce street, will close down on July 1 and will not open until the first or second week In September. The employees will have a vacation, with lull pay, during the closed period. | Mr. Schickhaus said that there was little trade In the hot months, so be decided this year to close down and pay the men their wages, as It amounted to about the same thing. Pays Men For Belnv Idle. 506 LUZERNE AVENUE. m. H. WILLIAMSON, "As Margarita is approached the1 view Is very picturesque. The moun tain of Macanon rises 2,000 feet appar sheer out of the sea. This mountain contain* enormous deposits of iron ore of a very inferior grade. Not long ago certain thrifty foreigneis in Veuesueta Attempted to unload on a New York capitalist a concession to mine iron ore on this mountain and showed him samples alleged to have been taken from Mount Mac&non. The sample proved to be of a very superior grade, and the 4aal was almost closed when the capitalist by chance discovered {hat the samples had really been taken from the famous Imatacu mine In Guiana. GARDEN AND GRASS SEED BIC1 STRIKE ORDERED. At prices 'est low. Call and same before elsewhere. Six Thouaand Chicago Machiniata Will Probably Qo Out. and a strong guard of extra deputies, who made every effort to protect him from mob violence, they secured the prisoner and took up the march to the scene of the crime. He was half drag-' ged, half carried to the bridge, enveloped by a great throng of people of all ages, who were resolute and determined. but quiet and orderly. Scream after scream broke from the -wretch's quivering lips, followed by gronns and prayers for mercy. At the bridge the mob turned toward the prairie and then Into the swamp and to the scene of'tlie negro's crime. By common consent burning was to be the penalty. There were no ropes, no plans for lynching by hanging. found, although a count showed 418,-, 200 mining. A study of gchnmsrlinr'a books ah owed a shortage of C4200 before the alleged final robbery, which deficit had been concealed by kiting checks. VjPhlCMto. May 30—A strike thai may: volve 6,000 men was ordered last night by the executive board of District No. «. International Association of Machinists. The strike la to affect all shops which do not comply with the demands of the machinists. GROCERIES ALSO  The Finest Fruits and Vegetables in the Market. Special consignment of Green Groceries in Every Wednesday and Saturday. 8TBAWBEBMES EVERT DAY OP THE WEEK. SHELLEY & LUCHSINGER, West Side Grocers. Evans Bros 45 South Main Street, Took Poison * Train, New York. May .30.—Bobert B. Mil-' -ier «f this city, who was recently su-' perseded by Daniel G. Vedder of Schenectady as a member of the New York board of port wardens, has en- Joined that body from recognizing Mr. Vedder. The order was Issued by Justice J. A. O'Qorman and Is made returnable on Monday next. In tha papers on which the Injunction order was Issued Mr. Miller asserts that Governor Odell had no legal right to make the appointment of Mr. Vedder on May 18, because the legislature was not In session, and the appointment, to make It binding, required confirmatory action by the state senate. Troable. Italians Held For Trial. Lebanon, Pa., May 30.—George D. Rise, proprietor of the Lebanon House, 259 West Fourteenth street. New York, has commltthed suicide. He drank a poisonous fluid while on a train from New York bound to this city. Wheh the train arrived here at 8:20 p. m„ he was carried Into the baggage room at the station In an unconscious state and died a few minutes later. . Deceased whs a resident of this city for a quarter of a century or more and held here the position of bank teller and cashier. Greenwich, Conn., May 30.—At the conclusion of an Inquest over the body of Jacob Larseu, who was stabbed to death Tuesday night, Jim Antone, as principal, and Frank Carlo, James Columbus and Tony Passo, as accessories, were formally charged with the crime. They will Is? given a hearing to- SPANI8H BARK ASHORE. Boonvllle, Mo., May 80.—A load of 2,100 pounds of dynamite, many kegs of powder, 1,000 detonating caps and eight cases of fuse exploded on the Laurlne, a 14 ton Missouri river freighter, Just off this city. Two men were blown to pieces, the purine wrecked, three houses demolished. n score of residences and business build lngs damaged, a ferryboat badly wrecked and mauy thousands of dol lars' worth of property destroyed. Gas ollue power was used on the vessel and when a match was applied to tin generator an explosion followed. Blvor Boat Blown t'p. ,Tha Crew In Great Danger Off Point "One Is glad to get out of Cumana and more pleased to get out of Porlamar. Not a word of English is heard spoken. All are Venezuelans with the exception of about 20 Frenchmen who are there buying pearls. The houses are for the most part plastered struc tures, many thatched and a few having tiled roofs. Lookout, Near Jonea' Inlet. Fire Island, N. Y„ May 30—The bark .Vldette, from San Juan, is asliore at Point Lookout, near Jones' Inlet. The crew are In great danger. P7M The stake waB the only suggestion as to *tlie proper expiation of the crime, and without organized effort and yet with appsreutly unanimous understanding a barrel was In readiness and whh placed by the stake on the [ very spot where Mrs. Taggart was assaulted and murdered. I morrow Washington, May 30.—The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed:Fovrtb Clan* Pontmaatei-M. DEATH OF COUNT WILHELM All Island Known, m E Ha Was tha Youngest 8on of the Late Prince Bl(|iprck- Fnrnltare Combine Fftlla Throirt, Grand Rapid®, May 80.—The conjoiidatlon of the loading Grand Rapid* furniture factories, which Charles B. Flint of New York has been promoting, has practically fallen through. Options on seven local plautffwfclch were to have formed the nucleus of the combine expired last Saturday, when a new agreement waa presented to the manufacturers having an exchange of stock as Its basis. A majority of the local men have now decided against thla proposition. "Enough is learned to convince one that Margarita knows the Germans want a coaling station on Margarita that Porlamar Is out of the question and that the desire of Germany in the Caribbean sea points to Juaif Grlego. So to Juan Grlego one goes across tin Island on donkey back. The port ol Juan Grlego Is picturesque in the ex treine. The town lies well back from the water. The houses are all of one story. In some the Inhabitants and donkeys live together. Hoofs of tlh protrude over the walls, forming a shel ter from the rain when you sit out doors. The inhabitants are simple and unaffected, but they know a German warship when they see one, mid one and all unite in the statement that the German warship was about Juan Grle go harbor during parts of the month*- of February and March, and they were frank enough to say that if Germany wants a coaling station at Juan Griegc they hope Germany will get It." New York—East Hartford, E. W. Hills; Pamelia Four Corners, Wilson Tlmmerman. B4rlln, May 30.—Count Wiihelm, youngest son of the late Prince Bismarck, died this morning at Varzln, titer a brief IllneBS. Chained to the Stake, Fnrttan TC rtljr Diublid, Pennsylvania—Roaring Branch, W. N. Seasholtz; Rogers vllle, W infield On this the negro was placed and chained to the stake. He pleaded for mercy, but In the great crowd around him silence was the ouly response, There were uo jeers, no swearing, no disorder. Before the chains around his body lind been lunde fast cans of kerosene oil from many sources were passed to the front, and one of the leadera stepped to the negro and slowly but deliberately poured It upon him and his clothes until clothes and barrel were well saturated. Newfwrt, R. 1., May 30.—The steamer\ Puritan of the Fall River line was tem-j porarily disabled by the breaking of the pin of one of the buckets of her star-j board paddle wheel when about a mile1 and a half out of Fall River last night, and there was some delay In her arrival here. The steamer anchored off the Bristol shore until repairs were made. She proceeded here later and took on freight and passengers and left before midnight for New York. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Scott. Wall Paper Rsdui Game wardens have s.-i'. "..wrf song birds in a New York . ity aioiajr» warehouse. THE WEATHER. enppiHHHMHn over 30  Or. RICHTER'S W World-Renown«d ■ I "Anchor" Pain Expeller I tainmtobeU^MtjunUlwl I RlKumatism, I Gout, Neuralgia,etc. ■various Rheumatic Complaints J I Only 28c. tad 50o. at *11 dru||0'DU I or through I F. k* Richtar & Co. J |L 218 Peart Street, JkI We want room for oar Hall Pipd will have a Clearing Sate o£ afllM Rolls of this year's papfr.  White blanks at 6c 10c paper at h 13c paper at 10o 15c paper a* 1 20c paper at 15c J6c paper Mtl Varnish tiles at J6c PlafniDgralal Washington, May 30.—Forecast until 8 p. m. Friday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight; Friday, fresh, BGiunweBterly «# Emerson MeMiUlu of X.-W V. ii: liiu offered $100,000 toward an an loost-un: In Columbus, O. SHERIFF'S SALE. By virtue of a writ of Al. Pi. Pa., issued out of the court of Common Plea* of Luzerne County, there will be exposed to Public Halo at the Arbitration Room, Court House, (Hty of Wllkesbarre, Lvserne County. PeunHylvanls, on Saturday, June 8,1901, at 10 o'clock a. m. A certain lot or parcel of land situate iu the City of Plttston, County of Luzerne and State* of Pennsylvania, bounded and described an follows, to wit: Beglnnlug at a corner of lot now or late of Martin Hanahun, thence north one and degrees east along Main street forty feet to a coruor of lot now or late of Patrick Coetello, thence south sixty-three and one-half degrees east one hundred and flirty feet to a corner on a street laid out by Thomas Benedict, thence south forty-eight and one-half degrees west forty feet to a corner of said Martin Hanahan's lot and thenoe along said lot to the place of beginning.- Containing eighteen perches more or less. Being the same premises which wero conveyed to Bridget Tighe by deed of Deunis Tighe, bearing date the 80th day of September 188'1 and recorded in the office for recording of deeds In and for Lnzerne county in D B. 238. page 603. Excepting and reserving all the coal and othor minerals as excepted ana reserved in the last noted deed. Victims of the Maine disaster li.ivt filed claims before the Spanish elaitus commission aggregating $i»7n.tNio. THESE ARE BARQAXKft. T.S.S W.S.UMJ Reformed Freabr1«rltsa Meet. Vancouver, R. O., £(a.v 30.—The steamer Islander 1ms urrlvVd here from Hkaguay, bringing the news that the Yukon river Is at last open to navigation and that the steamer ZelaiivV"" bad arrived at Dawson, lielng the fit*' boat down the river. Other steamerss were expected down front White Horse telly. .  Ynkoa HlrPr Often, Pittsburg, May 30.—The general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of America began Ita sessions In the Eighth Street church yesterday afternoon, with over 200 delegates present. Every section of the United States and Canada la represented. With the opening of the docket a Plttabaffer, Rev. Dr. D. C. Martin, pastor of the B&at End church, waa elected moderator, succeeding the Rev. Dr. F. H. Foster of New York. It was then 0 o'clock. The crowd was growing, and business In the city had practically been suspended. When the match was applied, the blaze quickly leaped skyward. The burning liody could be seen only sb a dark object in the circle of a roaring flame. Then the fire slackened, and the writhing body came back In full view, but already the groans had ceased, and the only evidence of life was In the contortlous of the muscles of the limbs. For 16 minutes the body burned, and In a half hour from the minute of the application of the match only the charred bones were left as a reminder of the negro's crime and his fate. The crowd dispersed as orderly as It had gathered. Tried For Mswi»rli« Tkrlr Captata. Admiral Rodgers has lDeeii ordered to take the cruiser New York to Japan for the unveiling of the Perry monument.Berlin, May 30.—A aensatlonal trial has begun at Gumblnneu, Prussia, of three noncommissioned officers. Marten, Hlckel and Domuing, for the murder of Captain von Kroslgk, chief of the Third squadron of the Eleventh dragoon regiment, who was killed under mysterious circumstances Jan. 22 last. The evidence is wholly circumstantial, and the sessions of the court are partly secret. __ The United States supreme court disposed of 308 cases during the term which came to a close Tuesday, and 28 additional cases were either argued or submitted on briefs. During the term 401 cases were filed. There are now 308 cases on the docket for the next term. R. B.CUT Pretty summer Fabric* ti ve Price Saving . J This store is noted for It* ni variety of Pretty Waih Gpoi summer, consisting of r. vj Peisian Stripes, Plain Strip* Figured Dimities. An endless variety of wHhl Something special in OjH sets, Short Corsets, MedS Long Corsets. Jamestown, Tenn., May 30.—An oil goaber Is reported to have been tapped gear the Kentucky line, 20 miles north of Jamestown. It Is the second rapid •owing well recently located In that •ectlon. Oil In Tennessee. Newark, N. J., May 30.— Playing on the fourth story veranda in the reai of his parents' home, 13 Locke street, yesterday afternoon, Joseph Pasquello. 0 years old. lost his balance and fell to the ground, fracturing his skull. When picked up, he was dead. Hi* mother, hearing the cries of neighbors v*!i down stairs and was met at the door by a man carrying the body. When she saw It, she fainted. Box Killed at Play, Hl*kwarasaa Gets Heavy ■entenee. Secretary Hoot has decided that all of the second lieutenants of cavalry who were such on Feb. 2 last and all of the second lieutenants of Infantry who were such at the date of the organization of the volunteer army in 181)9 shall be at once promoted to the rank of lirst lieutenants. New York, May 30.-Hugh Campbell, 26 years old, was sentenced to 18 years In Sing Sing by Recorder Goff. On April 9 Campbell held up John Mullaln of 19 Renwlek street at Grand and Sullivan streets, beat him over the head with brass knuckles and took $60 from him. Waves of Two Thoasaad Men Raised. Youugstown, O., May 30.—The American Steel Hoop company, which has plants In Youugstown, Girard, Warren and Greenville, has Increased the wages of all men employed by the day from 10 to 20 per cent. The Increase in wages comes unsolicited and will affect 2,000 men. Improved with a two story brick bnllding. frame shanty and outbuildings. Suit of W. H. Moon vs. Bridget Tight) and Thomas Tighe. W. J. TREMBACH, mlfi,28,30 Attorney. bsiker Hear New .Orleaas. New Orleans, May 30.—An oil gusher of mighty proportions was brought in yesterday, according to n special dispatch, IS miles southeast of Houma, I*., 40 miles west of New Orleans. Indianapolis, May 30.—The report of the appraisers appointed to determine the value of the real and personal property of the late Benjamin Harrison has been submitted to the court. The real estate is valued at $184,500 and the personal property at $170,025. This sum Includes only the property In this cdunty, that in New York not yet hav| lug been appraised. General Harrison's Estate. A statement prepared at the treasury department shows the receipts from customs duties collected upon articles Imported into the United States from the Philippine Islands from April 1, 1880, to March 31, 1001, were $1,004,- 917. Of this amount $800,942 came from sugar, $119,539 from cigars and cigarettes and the Imlauce from mis cellaneous articles. Gloves, Ladies' NecfcWi iery and Handkerchiefs. Geaeral Strike Probable. Bobbers Wreck an omo Manic. Chicago, May 30.—All negotiations (or a settlement by arbitration of tlie differences between the National Metal Trades' association and the International Association of Machinists were called off late last night, and a general strike throughout the country will be declared. * Plasm* In HoigkoBR, Chicago, May 30.—Five persons were; Injured as a result of a Are in the pack-! ing house of Roberts & Oakes at the Union stockyards last night. A crowd of people were standing on the roof of a runway where hogs are driven when the structure collapsed. Five Injured In Fire. Allover I.ace in all the 't-l t * Foatorla, O., May 30.—A branch In Bradnet of the Mechanics' bank of this dty was wrecked yesterday uiorning and $4,000 stolen. Two charges of Mjh explosives were used by the robber*. the first blowing the outer door eff the vault and the second opening the strong box. A watchman named Danny fired two shots at the robbers as they left the bank, bdt they escaped on a Hocking Valley band cur. The entire glass front of the bauk building was blown out, and the walls #«£«*cl(ed.  London, May 30.—Sir Henry Hlake, governor of Hongkong, reports to the colonial office that during the week ending May 25 there occurred lu Uougkong 187 deaths from the bubonic plague. pretty designs. We malte a sptcialty of Waist Material. R. B. Cutter, Religion Losing Ground. Patent Leather, Golt Skin, Vici Kid, Velour Gall, Box Galf and Wax Galf, in Oxfords and High Shoes. Leather that's good enough—or a workman who is pretty good—may do in other shops; here both must be the best no matter what they .cost. This policyhaB-satisfied you and made our Burt & Packard Kon;ect Shape Shoes famous. won't depart from it . A Lake It. Clair laater. A Woman's Awful Peril. For Rsnt and For Sals. "Our little girl was unconscious from strangulation during a sudden and terrible attack of croup. 1 quickly secured a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure, gave her three doses. The croup was mastered and our little darling speedily recovered." So writes A. L. Spafford, Chester, Mich* T. J. Yates, Plttston, Btroh'a Pharmacy, West .Plttston. The country Is becoming agitated over religion. Periodically some one arises and declares that It Is decaying. This results In countless discissions until the agitation rgTT Its course, and still religion flourishes. It always wyi. for It |a something the world nrsrft one of the finest recommendations 6f-Hosteler's Stomach Bitter* the great American stomach strfpgtheiier, lies la the fact that It has lived tin fifty years In spite of huaditfAa of tasltattyfe* aad Is renowned ft* Its c*» ef eensMpatlon, dyspepela, biliousness,fnalarla. fever and ague, and sees to K elements of the 14 and 16 North Mala Straat HT-PKOPLF.'B FHONK. Detroit, May 30.—The steamer P. O. Reynolds collided with the steamer James Flak, Jr., in I-ake St. Clair, near the cut, and the Flsk was sunk In IS feet of water. The crew escaped in the yawl. "There Is only one chance to save your life, and that Is throagb an operation," were th. startling words heard by Mia. L B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge. Wis., from her doctor after be had vainly tried to core her of a frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow Janndlce. Gall stones had formed and she constantly grew worse. Then she iMgan to use Blectrlc Bitter* which wholly cared her. It's a wonderful stomach, liver and klQafy teaiedy. Cores dyspepsia, loes of appetite. Try tt. Only SO eta. Guaranteed. For sale by Btrok'a Pharawcy, Wast Plttaton, aad % C. Price, Weat Plttstoa. I Several atorea left over at very low rents, also several dwellings with modern improvements, and *i*D several houses at medium and low rents In Plttston and West Plttston. Buyers will find some at bargains. O. B. Thompson, Agt ■; I J Seel.tr •' ■Wsa omeatle servants In Switzerland are amine Scarce, as many them emit, to the United State* The la bureau has applies ttous for 1,021 aasrss&a WeatBicr For* east. Fair; fresh aifterly winds, becoming southwesterly. DaWltfa Uttla ■«"/ JU«era Mick ttoa feptrta ol tD» komK uiil nawva tba L Mmrtllj- with no dlaeomfort. Thar (boa for thai/rikacy. lu; to taka, tipa. jr. M. Yataa. Plttatoa j Stroke I tare moo«T for aiMMM ta , Martaagaa may stud tor m ton* of M only the  ,i—  dalla«^prta2Q|Ql||l DONT FORGET that the Albany DentlaU, 22 N. Frank Un St, ware the plonaera In patnleaa dentiatry In Wllkeabarra, ' and that I. A. It Encampment, Department of ■Penneylvnle. Gettyabura, Fa, June laparii "* tM The Homliest Man In .&C.O.S