Pittston Gazette

              i # ' ■ i ■ * i i. v; JC- & m ■ 01T PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1902. TWO CENTS A OOPTj I C O/IfifC FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f " jm rEAH. i »a?aa».» Muslin Underwear TODAY'S FOREIGN DISPATCHES. Jfi i  — . v. • -■ -.-- ..■■... J, . ■ . ... .IXt.  GREAT 8N0W 6T0RM RAGING We recently made a large purchase of Ladles' Muslin Underwear at about GO per cent, below the regular value. These garments were made at the Galland Brothers Celebrated Factory in this city and Wilkesbarre, and for the next ten days will be offered at priced regardless of their real value. , t a Dt 1, LaC I ies' cC Drset covers, real value 141 25c D for this sale I »2 •Lot 2, Ladies' corset covers: nicely trimmed with lace, a 50c OKgarment; this sale fcw® Lot3, Ladies' muslin gowns, a well made garment,good value QC_ for50c: this sale... Oil® Lot 4, Ladies' muslin night gowns, trimmed with embroidery,worth 75c; sale  Lot 5, 50 dozen lino muslin drawers,'50e QQ. value; this sale.... WW" Lot 0, Ladies' cambric skirts, deep embroidery tlounce ; value-|51; this sale Dm® People's Store, Uncle Sam Said to Approve Extends to Towns Along .the Ohio River. The Alliance. FIFTEEN BOERS CAPTURED PITTSBURG 18 AFFECTED. Pops Leo Receives 2,000 Pilgrim* and Traffic In the City Is Practically Sus- Glvet a Private Audience to an pended and the Railway Service is American t.ady—Turkish Officers Crippled—Maryland in the Qrasp of the Storm, Under Arrest Birmingham, England, March 5.— The London correspondent of the Pout says: "I have excellent authority for stating that there has been communicated to Marquis Lansdown a cordial assurance from the United States government to the intent that it welcomes the terms of the Ango-Japanese treaty. Similar assurance has been given the Japanese government through the American minister at Toklo. Cumberland, Md„ Marcii Ti.—The severest snow storm In the history of this section Is prevailing. Street ear traffic 1b suspended and all the railroads are crippled. Baltimore and Ohio 'train No. 2 is reported completely snowbound near Oakland, where snow If, nearly three feet deep Business of all kinds will he suspended before night. Rome. March 5.—Pope Leo today received 2,000 Belgian, French and Italian pilgrims. Afterward he gave a private hearing to the convert. Countess Spottlswood, the only American woman holding a title from the Pope. The latter spoke to her of the satisfaction he felt over the progress of Catholicism in America. Pittsburg. March 5.—A heavy March mow storm tliat began to fall during the night continues today with unabated fury. The snow fall is so heavy that It has brought active business within the city lines to an abrupt termination. But few of the electric lines In the city are now in operation. The indications are that the storm will be a record breaker. Reports from points along the Ohio are to the effect that the storm is even more fierce there i han here. 1.(union, March 5.—A Pretoria dispatch. received at the War Office today, says that fifteen Boers, inclurtday, says that fifteen Boers, Including Field Cornet Midtlel and Botha's chief telegrapher, Cooper, were captured near Steynsdorp, in Eastern Transvaal. NIKOLA TESLA. WHO IS TRYING JO OUTDO MARCONI. Nikola Tesla, the electrical expert. Intends to beat Marconi at the latter'* own game. Mr. Tesla is preparing to send wireless messages not only through the air, but through the earth. At his new headquarter* on Long Island lie bas erected a talLlron mast and has dug a well 600 feet In depth. He expect* to begin bis experiments In a few weeks. IS SOUTH MAIN STREET, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SLAVERY IN PHILIPPINES. MRS. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT. Governor Taft Describes the Situation 3 Our Annual t Jj Inventory 1 1 Sale L Each and Every f Article in Our Stock l{o«liictul r From C 20 to 50 Per Cent. 1 J iclcuv Places. J EH. G. SHUPP, 5 ? .) EWELER, jj jj .'!(! W. st Market Street, L Wilkesbarve. EVANS 7i Fish. List. Constantinople, March 5.—General Chalets Paslia, brother of the late grand vizor, and three other officers have heen arrested by the imperial authorities. The reason Is unknown. Perhap9 no more complete social triumph was ever gained than that achieved by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt in securing Prince Henry of Prussia for her guest at a private,dinner. Mrs. Vanderbilt was Miss Grace Wilson before her marriage, and in capturing a Vanderbilt for a husband she rather offended some of Gotham's social dictators. to Congressmen, FEMININE CHAT. -~ Washington. March 5.—The extent of slavery In the Philippines was discussed by Governor Taft before the House committee on insular affairs yesterday. He said that slavery was confined to the Southern Moro Islands. The investigation made by the commission had shown that the slaves included men, women and children, who were slaves for debt, according to the statements made by the datos. The slaves could buy their liberty, but until this wns done the condition run from generation to generation. TJhe slaves were members of the family, and the relation was comparatively mild. Governor Taft said that Dato Mandl had already abolished slavery by decree. How effective tills was could not be stated. "It indicates," said the governor, "how willing they are to Consider our desires and the possibilities of eradicating the system." Miss Harriet Fuliner of Chicago ha* resigned her position of president of the Graduate Nurses," association. Duchess Rio de Rias, one of the foremost figures in Paris society in the time of Napoleon III., died recently iu au almshouse at Simferopol, Austria. NEWS FROM BALDWIN DANVILLE ISOLATED. GREAT FLOUR COMBINATION Smoked finnan had-1 A/* die, per llD ivC Yarmouth Bloaters, "IC/* per dozen  Herring, per box... Plans of the Expedition for Reaching j,th» North - Copenhagen, March 5.—Letters received here from Danish officers connected with the Baldwin Polar expedition announce the arrival of the party at Franz Josef Land, after trying experiences. Their vessel, the America, will winter there, and will proceed northward as soon as conditions permit. When the vessel reaches the most northerly part possible, the explorers will make atl attempt to reach the Pole on snowshoes. estab., lishing depots every twenty miles. Nearly Half the Town is Under Water Largest Industrial Move Ever Attempt- at Present, ed on Pacific Coast. Though more than eighty years old, Florence Nightingale is still keenly Interested in benevolent works and has Just issued ill) appeal for the Nurses' Home For Poor Gentlewomen In London.Danville. Pa.. March 5.—Danville is passing through a siege of high water which, since Saturday last, lias practically cut it off from all communication by rail with neighboring towns. The river attained a height of 24 feet M Inches, the highest in .17 years. Near ly half the town is inundated. Portland. Ore., March 5.—The Ore- gon iun says that the largest industrial consolidation ever undertaken in the Pacific Northwest is being quietly worked Into shape in this city anil San Francisco. The enterprise is an amalgamation of the interests of the great export flour milling firms of the Pacific coast. No hint has been given as to the capitalization of the proposed consolidation, but it will probably be somewhere in the neighborhood of $io,(ino.noiD. The Countess of .Aberdeen Is leading gu active movement iu Kuglaml in favor of making women eligible to serve on the Loudon county council and the twenty-eight borough councils In the metropolis. Brick Codfish, per pound Ov Steak Codfish, fancy i Ap per pound Ivy Salt Mackerel, per pound  SaltCiscoes, per lb 5c Salt Herring, per lb....5c Salt Haddock, per II).. .5c Holland Herring;, keg 75c Russian Sardines, pail 05c Star Brand Steak Sal- Barcelona Rioters Shot. London. March 5.—It. is announced in a special dispatch from Madrid that a number of the strikers arrested lor participation in the recent riots at Barcelona were shot at Fort Montjnith. A brother of General Moore, the Carlist leader, has been arrested for complicity in the Barcelona riots, am! will lie tried by court martial. Miss Geneva Tlhkogel of Alton, lit, who is employed In tin' agricultural .ili*- |DartimDut ut Washington. 1ms recently broken every record with the tabulating machines in her department by tubulating 23,500 crop cards in S hours a ml 3.j minutes. MAIL TRAIN WRECKED. The civil authorities had never recognized slavery in any way, anil the military hail always released slaves. But the slaves did not understand the advantage of liberty, anil Governor Taft said that If wo attempted to end slavery by force we would probably iinii the slaves turning their guns against us. The influence of the United States was. however, growing stronger New Rates for Erie Men. Several Pastenger* Injured on the Central Vermont Railroad. Youngstown, C_D., March 5.—After conferences between the Erie officials ti lid the grievance committee of the conductors and brakemen, a new basis was reached for t he wages of the men. instead of being paid by the hour, the conductors will receive three cents a mile and braUemeu two cents a mile. Cambridge. Vt.. March 5.—A mall train on the Burlington and Lamolle division of the Central Vermont Railread was wrecked near here last Might. Several passengers were injured, and one of the victims, a .1- year-old grandson of Henry Stevens, ol Johnson. Conn., is In a serious condition.One of the Klumpke sisters, Dorothea, who lips for a dozen years or more been connected with the 1'arls observatory, has married iDr. Isaac Huberts and moved to England. .Miss Klumpke born in San l'runclsoo, lull has lived in 1'arls since early childhood. Canada's Wealth in Mines. Ottawa. March 5.—A summary of the mineral production In Canada for 1901 gives a total of $ti!M07.n31. or $4.!Dnn.nnil more than in l!D«d. Tiie. Yukon gold output is placed at $18,000,- 000. mon, per can 22c 1 II) can flat Salmon.. 18c 1 lb can tall Salmon.. 12Jc .1 lb can flat Salmon.. 10c 1 lb can Mackerel..*. 12Jc You can always depend on our salt and can fish to bo fi'ood stock. Mrs. Julia El Ilia Brewster Brick, who died in Brooklyn Feb. 3, bequeathed most of her million dollar estate lo the Joseph K. Brick Agricultural, Industrial and Normal school iu Edgecombe county. N. C. This school, named in memory of her .husband. Is for the education of negro boys. DRENNAN & HI i§ I PRINCE HENRY'S JOURNEY. « - HB Wf Passed Through Cleveland Today, En Hackensack, N. J., March 5.—'Titcre is great suffering in the towns along the Bergen county banks of the Passaic river ns a result of the flood. The Hackensack and Hohoken water works are crippled. Great Suffering in Bergen County. PRICE LIST. Route to Buffalo, Cleveland, O., March 5.—There was a big crowd at the Union depot this morning at when Prince Henry's train arrived. No formal ceremony had been arranged. The members ot' the Prince's suite were at breakfast. Heni.v appeared on the platform of the car and bowed Ills acknowledgments to the plaudits of the multitude. Arter en- Bines had been changed, the train pro. reeded to Buffalo. Mrs). Mary T. Armour of Cincinnati was elected president of the Ohio State Huiutine society ut its recent annual meeting In tliut city. She Ih eminently htteil for the position. Ohio women are delighted. They say It la the Hint Instance, so far as they are aware, of u woman being chosen to this ottlce iu any state. Bloaters, perdoz  Smoked Filial) Haddie, lb Steak (Vdtisli  Salt Maekeiel, 11 D  Salt SisctiOH  EVANS BROTHERS ioC i»( 12Ji' Sv 7 r.c Crushed to Death by Crowd. A Clearing Out Sale'" New York, March 5.—John Molmn. 7o years old, for many years confidential agent or J. B. Haggin. the California silver mine owner and horseman, died suddenly yesterday afternoon on the Rector street elevated station .as he was trying to board a train. He was crushed in a jam of people. Holland Herring, kc^. 1 II) Tall Salmon h lit Flat Salmon 1*2 DC■ Wall "'Paper. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, 1 11) Visit Salmon FRILLS OF FASHION. Hanesi steak Salmon, per csin 24c New York, March 5.—Leonard I.ew- Isohn. the copper magnate, died In London this morning of pneumonia. He was 54 years old. Lewisohn. with William Rockefeller and Thomas W. Lawson, organized the* copper trust a few years ago. Death of a Copper Magnate. More than ever appear to lie worn bodices fastened at the biK'k. (jeans Sardines  ;{ caiis Mustard Sardines... 1 doz. Heinz Pickles, sour. . 1 doz. Heinz Pickles, sweet I quart Heinz Sweet Mixed 25c 10c 10c 20c if Rose wreaths anil mouturcs are to be In liigli vogue among the lovely trimmings on spring hats. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL $ * (iraoefnlly trimmed princess gowns and princess effects in dress will bethe height of spring fashions. Commencing. Monday, Mar. 3. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers room 2li Miners' Hank building. vx We always carry a fine line of Groceries. Goods delivered prompt. The somewhat theatrical fashion Is gaining ground of having the corset hooks anil clasps formed of solid gold or silver. Corner Main anil Thomas Streets, Prices Shaken Way Dawn. 15c Papers Reduced 5c Anxiety Over the Etruria. New York March 1902. Open. Clos. M ll m Next to Eaf»le Hotel London, March 5.—The disabled Cunard Liner Etruria, which was reported yesterday as being tinder tow for Kayul. U the Azores, has not yet reached port. The officials of the Ounard I.lne are showing some anxiety concerning the vessel. Sugar  Atchison .... Atchison, pref Copper .. .. 75»4 7"D% asv.4 ««•% 30% ' 03% 104% 45% 24 V* 105 VH The fashion of elaborating lace with embroidery, hand painting and Jewel work or Hinnll gold sequins prevails more extravagantly than ever. RE POUT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT PITTS STON, IN THE STATE OP PENNKYI.VA NIA, AT THE CLOSE OK BUSINESS, FEB .as, 1MB. WiclCD lionler to match 2c All Koinriiints, per roll 3q Car Ac Foundry LIrooklyn Traction U. & -O  2!l*C It." mm 103% MARIA CHRISTINA. QUEEN REGENT OF SPAIN. Penn de sole. creiDe de chine, India mnll and Bilk batiste will be largely used In place of the more perishable chiffons and tulles In the making of fancy waists and for countless dress Loan* and ditk'ouuta f 34u.8.*9 31 Overdraft*, seC*nred and unsecured Ml 1# U. S. Boutls to Heeur© Hrenlfttion. fio.ooo 00 RESOURCES This is :i liona tide sale to Mince our stot;k. t'omo Early." Heal Bargains. Political Tragedy in St. Louis. dies. & Ohio  Chic. & (it. Western C„ M. & St. P. ... C.. 11. I. & P. ..... Col. 1. & I''  Erie  ion I liH 'x XV % Within a Tew weeks tUe regency of tills trouble tried Austrian lady will cease lu Spain, for on May 17 Hie young king will reach the age of sixteen and will nominally assume the reins of government. From present prospect! liis reign will be a stormy one. St. Louis, Mo„ March fD.—Thomas Kinney, alias "Snake." a member of the Mouse of Delegates from the Fifth ward, this morning shot Daniel L. Shea, and the latter Is In a serious condition. Kinney fled. The shooting is supposed to have been the result of a political affair. Stocks, securities. etc  Banking bouse, furniture and fix 780,111 40 T. S. £ W. S. BARRITT, North Main St. New Phone. accessories. sjrvo Agents)  Due from dfcate Bank? and Bankers Due from approved reserve auouts Checks and other caMI items  Notes of other National Bauks— Fractional pupar t-urreuoy, nickels and cents  Lawful money reserve in bank, vis: Specie. 9 7:1.850 INI Legal-tender notes 47.MM) MD —« —9 120,850 00 Redemption fund with U. H. Treasurer (.5 per cent, of circulation) turos#  Duo from National Banks iuot Re- 1,121 73 10.284 ft8 Oft 8,421 80 Km too IK) 219 oi 36,000 00 8U% :sr s-% DecUlon In Ponr Mill r«»e. | am| stronger for the eradication of New York, March After hearing fciaverv Although our wishes had been argument on the temporary ordar o ma„c -k nelther the civ„ nor the prevent tin. foreclosure of a lifteen mil- authorities had said slavery lion dollar mortgage on he properties - be ma(U, „f the United St., es I-lour M ling Repiesentative PattP1.son, of Ten. company u( 1 " ' ' ,i nesseo, asked the number of slaves. Jityst'V City, decided that tlie plant anu .. „ . ... . . . . securities of the company must be sold Governor 1 alt replied that he and l is for-not less than *:i.r,muXK.. If the re- assistants had sought to learn the organization committee objected to the number, with lie idea taat we might decree, the vice chancellor said they b,»' t'"-"1 allC1 avcrt an exercise of could have until Monday next to tile ""™. I,,lt whpn tlle natlves learned nliltx.tliiiia Ith'8 ,heD' a" presented themselves as Among the advance dress fabrics for the making of summer gowns are displayed double width India mulls with various backgrounds of pale sea green, forgetmenot blue, cream, tearose, yellow, etc.—New York Post. Erie. pref. .. Louis. & Nasli Manhattan El. Met. Traction Mo. Pacific .. Col. So  103 V* 13(1% 131 % liD3% McDonnell m DOBBIE ! I D7 •IS 98% Philadelphia, March 5.—Hon. Rufiis K. Polk, of Danville, member of Congress from the Seventeenth Pennsylvania district, comprising the counties of Northumberland. Montour and Columhla, died very suddenly this morn lug In Hotel Walton. Congreitman Polk Dies Suddenly. Danger of Colds and La Grippe. Norfolk H Western N. Y„ (). & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  The greatest danger from colds and la grippe is their resulting In pneumonia. If reasonable care is used. However, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will he avoided. Among the tens of thousan4s who have used this remedy for these diseases, we have yet to learn of ,u single case resulting In pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it is a certain preventive of that dangerous malady. It will cure a cold or an attack of la. grippe in less time than any other' treatment. | It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. .9 1,097,4UU 8'.) 2,500 (KJ Total. UABIIATIK Capital Ftork paid id  Hi:rnluH fund .  (Tndivided profits, lean expenses and taxeapaid 49.17'J 81 National Bank uotenoutaUuidiuK.. 49,201 00 Due toother National Hauks HU-74 0 Due t» Stale Bauka and Bankers .. 0.73d 23 WE OFFER YOU HOMETHING FINE IN IANNED FIiriTS. t fflSO.OOn (10 IUI.CW 10 Heading Reading, pref Sn. Rv  r.4 so slaves. The governor estimated about I gal. can Best Apples 32c 8 Hi can Fears 15c, 18c, 22c 8 Hi can Peaches 15c, 18c, 22c 8 lit can Apricots 18c and 20c II 111 can Pineapple '.20c THE WEATHER So. Pacific So. Hy.. pref 63», "I owe my whole life to Burdock \ one-fourth of the southern population Wood Hitters. Scrofulous sores cov- as slaves, or from 250,000 to 300,000, ered my hody. 1 seemed beyond cure. jn a population of 1.000.000 to 1,500.000. I!. It. 11. has made me a perfectly well when asked how many sultans there Mrs. C.ias. Itutton. Borvillt*; were. Governor Tnft answered that sultans and datos were as numerous as Justices of the peace in the United I States. Dividends ITupaid 00 Individual 1,111,(W4 ti2 ('uhLior'H I'iuM'kH ontHtnudins 5S«.i 5U Washington, March G.—Forecast mi III H p. hi., Thursday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Hain or snow tonight; Thursday, fair, with high northerly winds. Tenn. C. & I l!S% 9 16J7.409 My State of Penn'a., County of Luzerne, sh: — m Texas Pacific U. S. Leather IT. S. Leather, pref 1J. S. Rubber  U. S. Steel  I "" £ 11 '/■ lVW SI 'A woman Mass. Total IT Charles s. Craue, Cashier of the almve named l»uuk, do solemnly Hwear tbat tbe above statement in true to the beat of my knowledge ami belief. CHAR LBS H. CRANK. Caahier. SulwrilHMl and sworn to before me this ~3th Jay of Feb., lHOL'. And Full Line of Dried Fruits at YVrv Low Priced. 42 7s Proclamation, rrorlr.p. particular, Pittston people patronize Patterson's pre eminent pop Get Out Your Bicycle. ulnr place, purchasing perfect planing x.et us overhaul it and place It In mill products; paving proper prices, j good condition for spring use. Schuss- J. E. Patterson & Co, : ler & Bechtold. Czar's Aid for Sufferers. St. Petersburg, March 5.—The Czar ti. S, Steel, prof WeBtern I'lilon 04% 9-1 Fresh anil Butter a Specialty !D"W flo% Attend the Linen Sale at the Globe Warehouse. SAMl'KI. P. FKNN, Notary Public. Correct -attest: has sent 150,000 rubles for the relief . of the victims of the recent, earttupiuke •t Shamaka, Transcaucasia . Wabash, prof  I'nloii Pacific Union Pacific, prof 4l!% 42' 08% 00 THEG., •lo-i. l.if J. N. A? BTROMM. I DIOPORH, J- Dlroolura DICKSON, t 76 SOUTH MAIN* STREET. VUllnci that last. Dr. Welsh, dent lit, New pbona WW. I'rompt d«U»tx