Pittston Gazette

              ,. - . . ... • ' ■ ■; • " PKlfK e. !%2H VMS J WKBKL.Y ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. bit THEO. HAftT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, HAY 3, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPT; I 0 RACES FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° TROUBLE IN SAN DOMINGO F" . S.SL' ""P | K* fl ■ || I ft jjttflf 4HT {BiB ftt '^^SpjSvPxbi^L, HI*' HHH ■HiDl|fl liHrjH&H fli •, Yj* ,C/^^9^Hk^H| WON'T HAUL DOWN FLAG 1'3 -\?T 1 MWBMMMMMMMBMMMMI . HE «® & i H Jp, vmn M . jBB |G ■ * &sU ;'" fifH I kJ^I i fffl ■ ' sD v + '•D■ D, / ,v -^H w ■ * "' t ' m ' • - '•  ' r HSRI''' yj| **»v' • ' kwC ■ - fl V .jfl Prices attract; quality decides.' Look as closely to quality as - you do to prices. Measure your purchases by the satisfaction they yield, and you will say this is the best store in Pittstou to buy. — The Vice President Leads a Revolution. President Roosevelt Makes This week wo offer the following special lots: a Vigorous Speech. 8ITUATI0N VERY SERIOUS. LOT ONE PRAISES ARMY AND NAVY. 75 pieces new style Wash Goods, comprising the latest novelties in Dimities and Lawns, regular value lfte per yard; The State Department Has Requested For this week 10c To the Sons of tlie American Revolu. the Navy Department to Send a LOT TWO Warship to the Scene to Protect tion the President Sayo Islands Won 06 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, extra large size, new spring patterns; American Lives and Property. by Our Soldiers and Sailors Wilt For this week $1.25 pair Washington, May 3.—The State Department today received a dispatch from Minister Powell, at Sail Domingo indicating a serious situation there as a result of the revolutionary movement. The dispatch states that the insurrectionists are led by the vlce-pres- Never be Relinquished.^ -wr*«R| Washington, May 3.—A banquet at the New Willard hotel last night attended by nearly 4(10 persons brought the atmual congress of the Sons of tlio American Revolution to a vlose. The occasion was made notable by the presence of President Roosevelt, himself a compatriot, who delivered a felicitous speech. The president spoke for about fifteen minutes, paying particular attention to the army and the navy and the flag. His pointed remarks were frequently interrupted with applause from the large crowd. He said In part: LOT THRtfK Ladies' Lawn Wash Suits in a large variety of pattern*, excellent value; For $ 1.98 the suit Ident of the republic. In view ot' this LOT FOUR dispatch, the State Department has . requested the Navy Department to send -a United States warship to San Domingo to protect American lives and property. 25 dozen Ladies' Fancy Striped Percale Shirt Waists, regular 75c value; JUDGE GRIGGS, NEW CHAIRMAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. For this week 45c each LOT FIVE 1 lot of Boys1 Blou*» White Lawn WaisU nicely trimmed with embroidery; 8peoIalpr1c# ALL IDLE IN LODI, "Societies tlint cultivate patriotism in (lie present by keeping alive the memory of what we owe to the patriotism of the past Oil an Indispensable function In this republic. You come here tonight from every quarter—from every state of the republic, from the islands of the eastern seas. The republic has put up its flag In those islands, ami the tlag will stay there. Congressman James Griggs of Georgia, who was recently chosen as the new head of tho Democratic congressional campaign committee, represents the younger Democratic element In the house. He Is an able lawyer and a man of wide experience In things political. j Sheriff Will Adopt Stringent Measures For this week 50c each Hackensack, N. J., May 3.—The strikers at Lodl silccecded in stopping all work in the Alexander and Botti ger dye works. Not a man wont to work this morning. Governor Murphy udviscd Sheriff Soley, of Bergen coun ty, to swear in all the deputies necessary to preserve order and prevent any aetB of violence. He said he would not call out the military unless some overt act was committed. The sheriff issued a proclamation to tho strikers, informing them that stringent measures would be resorted to if demon Btratlons continue. if Demonstrations Continue. People's Store, Photo by Anderson, New York. AMOS CUMMINGS DEAD. 13 SOUTH MMM STREET, ARCHBISHOP RYAN, NOW AN INDIAN COMMISSIONER. Congressman nnd Journalist Passes Away In Baltimore, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Archbishop Patrick J. It van, who was recently appointed a member of the board of Indian commissioners by President Itoosevelt, has been for nearly half a century one of the most noted orators of the Itouian Catholic church, lie is the iirst ltoman Catholic prelate appointed on the Indian board. Baltimore. May 3. — Representative Amos J. Cummings of New York died at a quarter past 10 o'clock last night in the Church home and infirmary. Mrs. Cummings and Charles II. Cummings. the representative's cousin, were at his bedside when death came. SjoectaclcQ V Tho idea that proper Spectacles and Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury lias been exploded a long time ago— at any rate since we have introduced our Special Eyeglasses with the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. 6. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILKE8BARRI. Cannot Afford to Show Wenkneai. EVANS» "May we now show our fealty to the great men who did the great deeds of the past not alone by word, but by deed, by so shaping the policy of this great republic as to make it evident that we are not unworthy of our sires. They did justice, and we will do Justice. They did justice as strong men, not as weaklings, and we will show ourselves strong men and not weaklings.THE CHICAGO LEAVES VENICE FAST MAIL WRECKED. Mr. CummlngR had been an Invalid during the greater part of the present session of congress. During the first week in April lie was removed to the Church home in tills city. On April 15 an operation was performed for the removal of a tumor from which he had suffered several years. The operation was successful, and encouraging reports of his condition were made, but pneumonia developed, and the end had been foreseen for several days. Headquarters for Borden Seed*. All kinds—loose or In pkf. ONION SETS, 3 Qts. for 25c Did Not Finally Clear the Port Until  TliiE Morning. Two Killed nml Thirteen Injured at Venice. May 3.—The United States' Clyde. \. v. emitter Chicago, which prepared to Clyde, X. Y., May it. New York Cenieave for Tricst yesterday a* soon as' ,r:l1 filst No. westbound, eollidher released oflieers were brought! 0,1 ,viHl !1 fllHt P»i'ig the opahnaid. did not finally clear ...e port I 'lircctldli a quarter of a mile until II o'clock this morning As the I Wl'st of ,llC" station here at 5 p. m. yes. crnice'r passed out. she was given the terdn.v. killing the engineer and flrecustomary salutes l.v the vessels in ,nan of llie mail ","1 soi'ously injuring the harbor. thirteen mail clerks. The dead are: John Grant, engineer. Admiral Watson's Aides. Syracuse, jumped, head crushed, killed Washington. Aluv 3.--Hear Admiral l»*t""tl.v; William K, No.xson. tlreman, Watson, naval representative on the Syracuse, Jumped, skull fractured and special embassy to the coronation of : :mn ,oru 0,T- ,llrd a "alf hom- «««*• King Kit ward, today announced thel""1 ' selection ol Commander William V. L.1"" b'Ju™., aro:?\ Cow.es and Kdward H,| Y»» , Tt m ... , , . , ,. , C levoinnd. (».; It. C. Baird. John D1. \\ a i son, ttie Admirals sou. as his! ... . ... . .. ... . , . ■ Murf. and G. \\ . Nuinmer of ljyria: J. j 1". I'lltnam of Brockton. N. Y.; lieorge ~ ; I. Sinert and George GroWhey of Buf- Notes Fronv he Vatican XVright of Unehestcr, Ar- Home. ..lay .1 •!!»■ IVpe w"1 re ■ In,NorwalkD u., ,,rid ceive Bishop .McDonnell, ol Brooklyn :-Mln I'iits of «'arv, l'a. and «o pro . Is lion. In, diocese tomor-1 T1„, ,-.|s( ;vHS nmninc s,,v„ntv. row. 11 is rumor, .1 that Bishop Ogor |ivi. miuDK ,m hnu|. w],(,n t||(1 llf,(,uu,nt man. o| Eolith Dakota, is now in Home uccun'cij. Trainmaster l'\ W. lSverett in the strictest inedglillo as the iore-| 0f Buffalo said at midnight that he beruni'er ol the I all mission .to the Vat- lieved the accident was due to a misican. ( underslanding between the freight crew and the tower men. TO FIGHT SHIPPING TRUST. Early Potatoes British Shipping Will be Protected by "With righteousness must go strength to make that righteousness of avail, and in the names of the mighty men of the past I ask each man here to do his part In sceiijj that this nation remains true in deed as well as in word to the ideals of the past, to remember that we can no more afford to show weakness than we can afford to do wrong. Where wrong has been done by any one the wrongdoer shall be punished. Hut we shall not halt in our great work because some mull has hnppened to do wrong. Honor lo the statesmen of the past, and may the statesmen of the present strive to live up to the example they set! Honor to the anny and navy of the past, and honor to those gallant Americans wearing the uniform of the American ''public who In the army and the navy of the present day uphold gloriously the most glorious traditions of the past! Liverpool, May 3.—It was announced today that the British government promises to protect British shipping by subsidy, If necessary, in order to tight the shipping trust. Ogden Mills, tile New York banker, arrived today aboaid the Cunard liner Campania. In an interview, he said the shipping trust was formed to further trade, not for hostility to British shipping. Subsidy, if Necessary. Rural New Yorkers Early Rose Stray Beauty Early Sun Rise Mr. Cummings was born May 15, 1841. in Conkling, Broome county. N. Y. Both his father and his grandfather were clergymen. Ills father was also editor of The Christian Palladium and The Christian Messenger, and at twelve Amos became an apprentice in the composing room. After gaining some experience he left home and earned his own living as a compositor In western and southern cities. Later he went to New York and entered the composing room of The Tribttne. LIWN AND 8RASS SEEDS Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Seed Hungarian Crass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS Beers In Feld to Negotiate Pcacc, Amsterdam. May 3.—Thci'o is great depression at the headquarters of Dr. Ley (Is, the Boer European agent, grow lug out of the conviction tnat • he Boers in the field Intend to inakG peace with Great Britain without consulting their agents in Europe. Horace Greeley's nttention was early attracted to liim, and Mr. Greeley placed liini ill charge of The Weekly Tribune in 18CD4. and subsequently lie held nearly every editorial position on the daily edition. In 1809 lie became managing editor of The Sun. WE'LL WRITE ....It DOWN Lawn Rakes Hoes, Forks and (iarden Hakes. Wolseley and Jameson in England. Southampton. May 3.—Field Marshal Wolseley, Dr. Jameson and lturt yard Kipling arrived today Irom Cape town via the Walnier Castle. PrnlneB Nnval fndMa, "Today I have been down to Annapolis to see the graduating class of the Naval academy, and It would have done your hearts good to have seen those line, manly, upstanding young fellows that looked every mail straight In the fac» without flinching. We may be sure that the honor of the republic Is safe in their hands. I am glad to meet those young fellows today. I inn glad to meet representatives of the navy like Admiral Watson and of the army like General Breckinridge. I am glad that we as Americans have cause to be proud of the army and the navy of the I'nitcd States. I ask you now to join nie in drinking to the health of the men who in the past have upheld the honor of the flag and of their successors, the soldlei-R and sailors of the present day, who. during the last three years, have done such splendid work 111 the inconceivably dangerous and harassing warfare of the eastern tropics. I thank you. fellow Americans. I think you make it evident that you intend that I lie flag shall 'slay put.' " In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. His health failing in 1872, be left New York to travel, and his correspondence over the signature of Ziska attracted worldwide attention. In 18TU he took charge of the New York Evening Express. He was twice president of the Press elub. He was elected to congress by the Democrats In 188rt. The following year he helped start The Evening Sun and became its editor. He declined renominatlon to congress In 1888. but In 188!) he was elected to till the vacancy caused bv the death of 8tormy Weather at Sea, Cripple Creek. Colo.. May li A run was started on the Bimetallic bank of Cripple Creek, and when the doors were closed for the day at .'i o'clock there were still many depositors in line. More than £50,1 "m was withdrawn between 10 a. m. and 1 p. in. The run was caused h.v a report that the bank was about to go Into liquidation.Rnn on Cripple C r«»rk flunk Wo want your grocery orders for several reasons. Plymouth, England. May —The Hamburg-American liner 1'ennsylva nla, from New York, arrived here today. She reportH severe weather at sea. One life boat and a part of the steamer's railing were carried away, and the vessel suffered other slight damage. MAN1E BOTHA CAUGHT. Beeause'we have the largest anil best .stock of Fancy Groceries. Because our attention will assure you best service. \c|»licw of the (i«Dnernl-Hp lief of O'okicp KJTpi'IpjI, EVANS BROS., Pretoria. May tt. —Colonel Barker reports tJi.it on April .'Ml he captured i 'ommandant. Manic Botha. his adju* tnnt ami eleven others near Frankfort, Orange lily or Colony. This is regarded as important, as Mauie Botha is a nephew of t lio commandant general and is Oeneral Do Wet's ablest lieutenant.Because wc can save vou time 46 South Main Street, Pittston, Pa. and money Because ono o'dor is a step toward the making of a permanent customer. We pride oursell on our stock. No "Cheap John" goods. Everything of the very b?st quality. STRICTLY FRESH EGGS. £35,000 Refused for Trotter. "Sunset" Cox. and. withn brief intermission following his defeat by Colonel Kichard C. Shannon In 18! 1-1. he served continuously In congress since 1889, representing New York districts. He was. a delegate to the Democratic national conventions in 1891! and 1890. London, May 3.—The Pall Mall Gazette today says that W. K. Vandorbilt offered £35,000 for It. S. Sievcr's reeord-broaking mare, Scepti. Sievcr refused the offer, saying ho would not eell the trotter for £ tin,006. Poughkrepsie, N. Y., X -At tho celebration of founders' day. held at Vassal* college, President Taylor announced the gift of a new library. The name of the donor was withheld, and 110 limit was sot to the sum provided, as the building is Intended to meet the future needs of the college. New niirary Fop Vnnanr. ileports which have reached here via Port Xnlloth, western Capo Colony, are to the effect. ti»at British columns are now in close touch with the ftritish garrison «t O'okicp. about ninety miles inland from Port Nolloth and that the relief of the British force there is practically completed. The plucky little garrison at O'okicp has been closely invested by the Boers for weeks past and has put up a defense which can be compared to that of Mafckmg. The defenders of O'okicp suffered comparatively few casualties, but. they were subjected to constant '•sniping" and had occasional sharp brushes with tho Boers. A COMPLETE LINE OP FRESH GARDEN SEED. Lawn Mowors S2.50 to $10.50 Host, Oo to ISo Wator Coolors 86ota $11.10 Rstrlgorators $6.00 to $100.00 BRENNAN & ROBERTS Yours for Busluoss, THE WEATHER, Washington. May 3. Secretary Hay yesterday sent to the senate a letter stating the necessity for postponing the Louisiana Purchase exposition from 1903 to 1904. Inclosed with it was a letter from Chairman Carter of the government commission and a telegram from President Francis of the exposition company showing the necessity for the postponement. Senator Cockrell had the letter read In the senate and then offered an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill now pending in the senate providing for the postponement of the exposition In accordance with the request. The postponement amendment provides for the dedication of the buildings of the exposition on April 30. 1903; for the opening of the exposition to visitors on May 1. 1904, and for its closing not later than Dec. 1 following. To Pontpone Nl. LooIb Exposition. Washington. May 3.—Forecast until fc p. m., Sunday, for eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight and Sunday. Mm. Kflnlelt, AVItlidrnwii. T.os Angeles, Cal., May The political feature of the clubwomen's convention is the withdrawal of Mrs. Robert .1. Burdette of California from the presidential race. This assures the election of Mrs. I»enis of New York to | that otflre, Willi Mrs. Burdette's ehan- ] ees for the first vice presidency excel- 1 lent. Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eagle Hotel. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, Senator I.oilge spoke on the Philippine situation and Senator Ilannu on labor. Outing Hats New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. We have just received the latest designs in Outing and Shirt Waist Hats, prices for this week !)B cts., *1.25, $1.4!), *1.!)8. All Saasanablo flood*. Floor Wax and WolfMod Prenldent Promotes Gnnnrr Morgan. New York. May 3, H»02. 125 U'K 7*14 7S;{, Washington. May 3.-President Roosevelt has sent to the spnatp thp nomination of Ounner Chnrlps P. Morpran of tlio navy to he chipf gunner. Thp posltlon has hppn rroatpd for him. Gunner Morgan camp Into thp public eye Iii consequence of a letter written by Admiral Sampson. In which hp opposed the application of Morgan for promotion to thp rank of a commissioned officer because his parly training had not hppn such ns to lit him for the social duties of a naval officer. Sugar Atchison Atchison, prof Copper .... . Car & Kounilry Brooklyn Traction B. & O  Cnmp GfnrRC II. Tliotiin*, THE VENEZUELAN WAR Brushes. !*Tr'i Washington. Mny :t. (leneral Hiookc. I roiiiiiiiiiidiiiK the ilcpiirtjiipnt of t'ip rust, lias issued a (lonenil order annoiuii'ine that the camp no«' oeeupied l).v t) lUted States troops at ChiekaninUKU park, ( will lie known aa I'nrni) George H. Thomas. Government limtitnlen n %Dw Cnm- Leghorn Hats B. 8. Carpantar t Co., 6 Waat Markat St., Wilkaabarra, Pa. IDh!rii—Situation Serious Beautifully trimme'd with Mowers ;inCl mull, at 4!lc ami CDHe; worth double. 1"/ 10C,7h Willomstad. Ciirarao, foive of 1,2CH) jsovermuciit troops, com mnndod li.v Ci/noral V icon to (ioincz, the vi«*o president of tin* republic nnd tlio now obnttnnndcr in chiof of the Vonrztiolaii forces, has loft Coro to join fon-i'S with (Jrnoral Volutini. tho minister of Iho inferior, and Uonoral Volrisqnoz at Itamdoiiii nnd onto* May 3. A Chea. & Ohio  chic. & Gt. Western C.. M. & St. I*. ... C.. K. I.' & l*  Coll F. & I  Krle  -C! 27% 171 Kiil-n 17174, 175 iu» •it;7K Ilt'iivy Wood /if. WALDHHAN There nro 41.'? spocios of trees found 1 within the limits of the I'nltevl Ktnte*. sixteen of Avhicli, when jicrfV-cil 19 South Main St. sen- 37", li7 V-137 134% 132 133 15U 150 us '4 :»:• , 37% soiled, hit heavy to sink in \va- | top. The lienvirst of thoso is i In* Mjiek | iron wood ti'midHi.-i iVrr.-n of Florida l.ortt (X. J.) Works Will *hnC n»irn. The Griffin Studio. Artittic Photography In alt Branch** Erie. prof. .. Louis. & Nash. Manhattan El. Met. Traction Mo. Pacific .. col. southern i. "Central upon si new campaign against the revolutionists. with about nien. Npw York, May 3. -It Is stated tiiat the Alexander works at f.odl, N". where strikers have been making trouble for some days, will shut down until the trouble Is ovpr. If was further slated positively that the demands of the strikers would not be granted. During the day the strikers gathpred nosr thp mill and made threats. Additional deputy sheriffs werp called for, but nothing of a serious nature occurred. For ovpr -IP yearn McDonnell m&r & dobbie which is 10 to .'jo jM'i* ccut heavier than distilled water. The pjveriiriieiit is afraid of the situation in the center of Venezuela anil is fortifying Tocu.vito. near Valencia. New uprisings are reported ey- Or. RICHTER'S World-"Renov/ned 20fc Cow* In Fnropc, Thf» number of cows, in millions, is rry\vhorC "Anchor" Pain Expeller Wilkeabarre, Pa. PEOPLE'S PHONE 3BS 5 8. MAIN ST Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W  N W. Control Pennsylvania .... Heading  neadlng, pref. ... Southern Ry  bouthern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific . Tcnn. C. ft I  Texas Pacific .... V. S. 1-enther U. S. I.eather. pref. U. S. 8teel  about 1 in llnssin. eight and nine- j it is announced that among th*»printout Ijh in tlonnan.v, six in Austria. tlvo ! onor.s oapturod by the revolutionists at in Franco, three and nine-lenihs in tiio battle of 8nu Antonio was CJenoral England and two and two-lifths in It- Hrito (Jonzj.lez. president of tho state alj" I of ('iimana, wHliy\vas./in command of :i brigade of government troops. WE OFFER YOU SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FItUITS. 33% 58% Electric Fans this season will lie more popular than ever. Persons contemplating putting them in should make, their arrangements earl.v and avoid the rush of work. Business houses and ]Duhlie places without them cannot compete with their more progressive neighbors who have the artificial cooling breeze so much sought for in our hot summer weather. Consult the 158% 159 1 tful. can Best Apples 3 11) can Pears 15c, 18c, 22c 3 11) can Peaches 15c, 18c, 22c 3 11) can Apricots 18c and 20o 1£ lb can Pineapple 20c 63% s:i % 84'4 153% bit proven to be the B««t there l« for 32c Pliny'* Clnnf, London. May 3.—Wiring from Home, the correspondent there of The Dally Mail suys that 200 American pilgrims became engaged In an altercation with some cab drivers in Naples on account of disputed cab fares. Weapons were drawn, and only the Interference of the police to protect the pilgrims prevented the mob from attacking tlicln. Americans In Row In ITaplea, Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,etc. FAMOUS Rheumatic Complaints Only 25o. and 50c. al all druggists 35% 95% 95% flalnbrn, the slant.whom riin.v men- '''re •" siomnc viirtimiiir. lions ns having boon "bruiieltt "ill of Newark. X. .1 . May 3.--Kire at llie Arabia" diirUie 11»C- roitni of Clamlli'x. ■ MoraRo warehouse of II. Van Horn wan ton foot JiIkIi, of lino proportions iliilMKHl lbC* luiildltnr and foments to nnij weighed upward of toil ]kjuiu1s. tin1 extent of about .fl75.oiKI. Mr. Van Buy Y^r Cake. ,'fe ¥#""1?, «» _ _ | building at $i.t.iNND. Property belongat BOHAN'S BAKERY. They're pure Ins to a large number of people was and sweet. B. Main St. New phone., stored in the strm ture, and it will be IM"i (iii'fl «8Vi 41% And Full Liue of Dried Fruits at Very Low Prices. 13% 83% 41% 91% 91% 44 or through F. M- Rlchter ft Go. Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty U. 8. Steel, pref. Westefrn Union Wnhnsh, prof. .. Watch repaying 215 Pearl Street, New York. Citizens' Elec. Illuminating Go William St root, Pittston, P,-u some days before the exact amount of Oil nml Rns stove* "nt Ash's,'N. Main. Ihv wus ' | v«rv llttlo Inanratina 'YASEEN. jeweler Reading ladles' bicycled. $15 and $18, KRI8KS. / 16 SOUTH MM STREET. Now phono MM). Prompt, delivery.