Pittston Gazette

              m W r ■ -v • C 5^ 1 an t. 52d YEAR. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, HAY 10, 1902. TWO CENTS ▲ OOPVj I O DJCM FORTY CBNTsi A MONTH, f ** r/IaC«« The governor of the colony and his staff colonel ami wife were In St. Pierre nnd probably perished. The extent of the catastrophe cannot be Imagined.planning to have him family leave If things looked threatening. Miss Fry believes that the Prentiss family ni»y huve gone to Fort de France ere this, and she expects a cablegram from tliem. Miss May was her father's secretary, and Miss Christine was about fourteen years old. Mr. l'rentlss has one son, .lames, in Chicago, and another, Thomas, in Batavla. FOR THREE NEW STATES NINE WOMEN HURT. It it the 8iving of Good Values That Has Built Up Our large Business. BURIED BY LAVA. Sjaectocka V The idea that proper Spectacles ami Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been ex]Dlc)ile(l a long time ago— at any rate since we have introduced our Special Eyeglasses with the sen-ices of au expert optician for $1.00 H. G. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WIlKtSBARRE. Tallyho Coach Overturned at Hrd- lando. Cal, Redlands, Cal., .Mu.v 10.—A bad accident has occurred here on England Heights. A party was taking a drive over Sllley and England Heights In a tallylio when a brake broke, and the four horses started 011 a wild race down the mountain side. At a sharp turn in the road the tallylio struck the street railroad tracks aud was overturned.Disaster In Martinique Without Parallel In History. The captain of the British steamer Koddnm was seriously injured and is now in the hospital III St. Lucia. All of Ills officers and engineers are dead or dying. Nearly every member of the crew Is dead. Supercargo Campbell and ten of the crew of the ltoddnm Jumped overboard at St. I'lerre und were lost. Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma Admitted. Study These Prices: CHILDREN'8 HAT8 nicely trim. meCl .. 48o A largo assortment olLADIES' FANCY BELTS, for 15o FORTY THOUSAND DEAD. San Juan, I'orto Itlco, May 10.—The cable officials here have received advices from the island of Dominica that a schooner -which lias arrived there from the Island of Martinique reports that more than 40.00(1 people are supposed to have perished during the volcanic disturbance in Martinique. The cable repair steamer (trappier, belonging to the West India and Panama Telegraph company of I.ondon, was lost with all hands during the eruption of Mont Peiee at St. I'lerre, Martinique. The Ctrappier, was one of the first ships to disappear. fable Ship Crappler Lost. PHILIPPINE DEBATE TAME. 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece The British royal mail Bteamer Esk, which arrived in St. Lucia yesterday morning, reports having passed St. Pierre the previous night. The steamer was covered with ashes, though she was live miles distant from the town, which was in Impenetrable darkness. A boat was sent In as near as possible to the shore, but not a living soul was seen ashore, only flames. All the occupants of the coach were more or less hurt, including nine women. two men and the driver. All of the party were from Galveston, Tex., save three from Philadelphia. When coming down the mountain, the coach collided with a rig in which was Mrs. E. E. Hlbbert of Itedlauds. She Is seriously and perhaps fatally hurt. 10c Few In St. Pierre Escaped tlie Lodge's Attempt to Fijt a Limit Fails. LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair...,. 15c Rain of Fire. Carmack and Dolliver Apologize LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUN BONNETS, each 19c for Their Unparliamentary Lang. uagc on Thursday. 1 lot FANCY RIBBONS, No. 40, only 10c a yard. SHIPS IN HARBOR ARE LOST. Washington. May 10.—The opposition ill the house to the bill for the admission of UUlahouia, Arizona and New Mexico collapsed at the last inluute, and the bill was passed without division as it cauie from the committee except for a few verbal amendments. The real test came oil all amendment offered by Mr. Overstreet (1ml.) to Join New Mexico and Arizona aild admit tlieui as the state of Montezuma, it was beaten, lis to 100, and all opposition then ceased. The closing scenes of the debate were accompanied by a dramatic incident which narrowly escaped being a tragedy. Delegate Mark A, Smith (Ariz.), who has been lighting for the admission of his territory for a dozen years, had just made a vigorous speech against the Overstreet amendment when he was seized with a rush of blood to the head. He was conveyed to the lobby, where several physicians who are members of the house by the prompt administration of powerful heart stimulants saved him from a #troke of apoplexy. He later rallied and was removed to bis hotel. The Quebec Steamship company's steamer Koraima was seen to explode and disappear. Among the persons hurt in the runaway are: Mrs. Koppern. thigh broken aud ankle crushed, limbs will be amputated, may die; MrB. Balllnger, bruised and cut, not seriously; Miss Jones, bad cut over eye, all of Galveston, Tex.; Mrs. Schrlmp, Miss Crawford and Mrs. Jewell of Philadelphia, delegates from that city to the women's convention at l.os Aligelef Mrs. Jewell's arm is broken in two places. The others were only slightly injured. A nice assortment of FIGURED LAWNS for, a yanl 5c LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS, a new assortment, lor 50c M "Ullinpaes of Hell" — United Surviving Sailors Describe the Scene State* Consul Probably Anions the Feara For Other Inlnndn. RlitTalonlniin on the Roralma LADIES' LAWN WASH SUITS, excellent value, for a suit $1.98 Victims— Cable Communication Bro- Londun, -May 10.—Tlje belief now exists tliut the Hritisli West lmllnn Islands of Dominica and St. Vincent have suffered severely. Buffalo, May 10.—It is feared tlint two persons from tills city lost their lives in the wreck of the steamer ltoralnui near St. Pierre, Martinique. They are Mrs. II. J. Ince. sixty years old, aud Stanley Ince, thirteen years old, mother and son of Dr. J. II. Ince. The Ince family formerly lived in Barbados, and Mrs. Ince and her grandson sailed on the Koraimu to visit their old home. lcen—All \ena Cornea by Boat, and LADIES' SUMMER VESTS from Gc up. Details Cannot Be Learned. Paris, May 10.—The Ministry of Marino today received a message from the commander of tile French gunboat Suchct The dispatch is dated Pointde-Pltre 2 o'clock this morning, and reads Pa follows: "Here Is all the Information obtainable. Towards eight o'clock In the morning, the volcano threw a volume of smoke. Immediately The colonial office yesterday received a dispatch from Sir Hubert B. Llewellyn, governor of the Windward islands, dated Kingstown, St. Vincent. Thursday, in which the governor said that the Sonfrlere volcano, in the northwestern part of St. Vincent, continued In activity. Earth shocks had recurred for a week past, lint not actually In Kingstown. On Wednesday a big cloud of steam hung over the Soufriere, and the Inhabitants, who were greatly alarmed, were Hocking to Chateau Belair. There were already 300 refugees there, who were being fed by the authorities. Large site GLASS WATER PITCH- l'tve others are under the care of a physician, who refuses to allow them to be seen, and they absolutely refuse to give their names. HIGH GRADE GROCERIES GLASS TUMBLERS, very neat patterns; special, 2 for 5c CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK RIBBED HOSE, In all sizes, per pair. .10o State Home For I)eat Burned. It pays to buy at the Dint 1'nlllnu a Hundred Miles Away Bridgetown, Barbados, May 10.—Volcanic dust from the eruption on the Island of St. Vincent iR still falling here. Tile roads and houses are covered an inch thick. The island of Barbados is more than 100 miles from the island of St. Vincent. Council Muffs, lu„ Miiy 10. — Klre that started late yesterday niteruoon entirely destroyed the main ouilding and the chapel of the Iowa School For the Deaf, causing a loss estimated at $330,000. The buildings were uninsured, the state carrying its own risks. Fire Chief Tenipleton of this city was twice overcome i),v the heat, and ills hands were badly burned. One woirnu narrowly escaped being crushed under falling Walls, and the faces of three tireuien were severely burned. Two hundred and sixty pupils and sixty-three teachers, officers and employees were in the building at the time, all of whom escaped without difficulty. The entire main building. 300 by feet and four stories high, and the chapel, liM by 7iD feet, with their contents, were burned, little being saved beyond the personal efl'eets of the pupils. Prices RigHt. People's Store, after n spout of flame shot up. A moment later the entire town was destroyed by fire. The ships In the harbor wee unmastcd anil burned. A rain of rocks lasted a quarter of an hour. I reached St. Pierre at 2 o'clock in the LOOK, BEAD AND BUY. 13 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Best Superlative Flour $4.50 Later yesterday the following cablegram was received frqni Sir Hubert, who had In the meantime gone to St. Lucia: 20 llDs Sugar 1.00 New York, May 10.- At the office of the l-'rench Telegraphic Cables company, 44 Broad street, the opinion was expressed by the officers yesterday that the entire island of Martinique had disappeared. Think Martinique Submerged. U was said at bis hotel at a late hour last night that Mr. Smith was resting easily, that his condition had improved during thr evening and that it was believed lie was out of danger. Potatoes, per Im Fancy Creamery Butter.... 27c Sweet Or»uge»..20c to 115c dozen Bermuda Onions, quart.... 8c Onion Sets, il quarts for.... 25c Garden Forks CD5c Garden Hoes 25c Garden Hakes 25c Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees 1.00 EVANS?? nfternortn Raving a few persons from the ships. No living creature was visible in the town, which It was impossb ble to inter. Numerous corpses lay "No news from the island of St. Vincent. From what 1 saw on the passage to St. Lucia I fear the eruption of Soufriere is very serious. The cables to Grenada and St. Vincent arc broken." Xeir MpxIcmi May I'hanKR Minnie. Headquarters for Borden Seeds. All kinds—loose or In pkf. near Ihc quay." The bill as passed yesterday provides enabling acts for Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico similar in form to former enabling acts, with the exception that the constitutional convention of New Mexico is empowered to designate the name by which tile new stale shall enter the Union and in the case of Oklahoma the convention by irrevocable ordinance shall express the consent of that state that congress at any future time may attach all or any part of Indian Territory to It. Parley May 10.—The following mes sage was received this evening from the sectetary general of Martinique: "Fort de France.—The work of clear- Iu response to the request of ftlie governor the British second class cruiser Indefatigable has been dispatched from Trinidad to St. Vincent by way of 6t. Lucia. Earthquake Shock* In Spain, Early Potatoes Madrid, May 10.—Earthquake shocks were felt at Alicante, Murchi and Elcho, southeast Spain, Thursday night. Panics followed, but there were no fatalities. BRENNAN & ROBERTS Rural New Yorkers Early Hose Stray Beauty Early Sun ltise ing away the ruins in St. Pierre has been commenced. Orders have been issued to burn all corpses In order to A dispatch to the Iteuter Telegram company from Kingston, Jamaica, after referring to the Martinique disaster, says: Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eagle Hotel. Ilalifax. N. S.. May 10. An armed guard of the Warwickshire regiment, with a Boer prisoner in charge, arrived last night on the steamer Beta from Bermuda. No person is allowed to converse with tiie prisoner, who is being taken to England. Boer PrlHoner at Halifax, MfT.nnrln Knocks a Man Down. Washington. May 10. There was an exciting scene in the lobby of a hotel here last night in which Senator Mc- I.aurin of South Carolina figured. The senator was sitting 111 tin- dining room with a gentlemen when lie became the object of some offensive attention from a man whose name the senator refuses to disclose and who, the senator says, was under the influence of liquor at the time. Shortly after this the senator and his friend left the diulug room and went to the cigar stand. While standi ig there, the man. who had followed the senator from the dinitig fooui, approached him. whereupon Mr. Mel-aurln knocked liini down. The man's friends came to his assistance and ended the scene by hustling him away. The senator was not struck. There were no arrests. prevent an epidemic. The population in the environs of 3t. Pierre are be- "In the Island of St. Vincent the Soufriere is active and earthquakes are frequent, but so far no damage has been done." LIWH AHD GRASS SEEDS Outing Hats Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Seed Hungarian Grass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS ing conveyed by steamer to Fort de France. All means have been taken to The enabling acts differ from each other chiefly in reference to the public lands appropriated for educational and public purposes. We have just received the latest designs in Outing and SliirtWaist Hats, prices for this week 1)8 cts., *1.25, $1.4!), $1.98. provision the rescued and relieve the Other dispatches from the West Indies represent the inhabitants of such isi.uiqi as nave been heard troui as being ill deadly fear. wounded. PEACE IS ASSURED. The intter'pam of tin* session was devoted In private pension hills, eightyseven tif which were passed, twenty eight original, tift.v-four for increases and live to correct military records. -""XoiWon. May 10.—Lloyd'8 ngcnt at St. LhpIk tills morning fully confirms the reports of a terrible calamity that lias overwhelmed and wiped out of ex istence the city of St. Pierre, on the island of Martinique. A message was also received this morning form Sir A dispatch to The Daily Mall from Jamaica nays: Proclamation to This Effect May be Expected on May 20. Leghorn Hats "The first intimation of a disaster at Martinique was the breaklnir of the cables on Tuesday. The French cable to Martinique, from Puerto Plata, was broken Wednesday. Cable communication with all the northern Islands is stopped. Lisbon, May 10.—A dispatch from Lorenzo Marques says that the Boers arc certain to agree to the British terms of peace and that a proclamation to tills (ffect has been set for May 2rt. The dispatch adds that rejoicings are being nranged for at Delagoa Bay. Bountifully trimmed with flowers mid mull, at 49c and (18c; worth double. I'll 111 Delmlc Tame. Lawn Hakes J loos, Forks and Garden Hakes. An effort was made in the senate to tlx a time for a vote on the pending Philippine bill. but it was unsuccessful. The minority said many senators still desired to speak on the measure, and it would not he proper to determine at this time upon a \C€?e. The day's dehate on the Philippine hill was mild. Mr. Teller (Colo.) occupied considerable time in opposition to the measure. He couteuded principally that the Filipinos were capable of self government and of establishing a government quite equal to some European governments. HI. WdUMMAf llcihert Baxter Llewellyn, governor of the Windward Islands, in which he says: "Thirty deaths are reported at St. Vincent, but my information is in- 19 South Main St. "The survivors of the British steamer Roddiim describe the scene at St. Pierre as being •glimpses of hell,' biv:- |:ariug description. The Itoddam's men Were killed chiefly by molten lava." In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. THE WEATHER, Wc Arc Ready complete. The eruption is still pro reeding Am' endeavoring to get back Washington. May 10.—Fair and con tinned Cold tonight, with frost; Sun Fore*I Fire* on Lonsr Island. New York, May 10.—Forest tires are raging in the vicinity of Babylon, on Long Island, and nearly 1,000 people are engaged in lighting the tlames, which at one time threatened to destroy the village. The tire start«*l six miles north of Ha by Ion and, fanned by a gale, swept all the wooded country before it. The house and barns of Isaac Smith, a small farmer, were destroyed, with the live stock they contained. The stock farm of August Belmont and the Westminster Kennel club's quarters were endangered. The fire is still under headway, but the wind is dying out. to St. Vincent Coliuilal Uoverniiivnl'M He|M»rt Paris* May 10.—The colonial minister, M. Decrais, received late last evening two cable messages from the secretary general of the government of Martinique. J. E. (i. I.lmerre. day, fair EVANS BROS., Paris, May 10.—The cabinet met today and authorized an advance of half a million francs for the relief of St. Pierre. Officials will be dispatched to Mining Shoes, 90c Pair. 70 N. Main. BOSTON SHOE STORE. Some debate occurred over the resolution to discharge the committee on privileges and elections from further consideration of the proposed constitutional amendment providing for the election of senators by the people. Finally the resolution was withdrawn, assurance being given that a report from the committee soon would be 46 South Main Street, Pitt a ton, Pa, Shudders at His Past. For You! Martininue to render every assistance possible. The earlier cable reported that the wires were broken between Port de France and St. i'ierre: but. it was added. in view of reports that the eruption of Mont Pelee hail wiped out tiie town of St. Pierre, ail the boats available at Port de France were dispatched to the assistance of tile inhabitants of that plikce. The second dispatch continued Unreports of the destruction of St. Pierre and its environs anil shipping by a rain of lire, and it was supposed that the whole population bad been annihilated. with the exception of a few injured persons rescued by the cruiser Sucliet. "I recall now with horror," says Mall Carrier Burnett Mann, of O., London, May 10.—A Central News "my three years of suffering from kidney trouble. I was hardly ever free lioni dull aches or acute pains in my back. To stoop or lift mail sacks made me groan. 1 felt tired, worn out, about ready to give. up. when I began to use Electric Hitters, but six bottles completely cur (Hi me and made me feci like a new man." They're unrivalled to regulate stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by .1. H. Houck and W. C. Price, !Jittston. and (1. 1). Stroll, West Pitts/ion. Only r»0 cents. dispatch from St. Lucia says the sit To Sell yon a Home. To Sell you |»ilt Edge Investments. To Protect vour Personal Effects nation at Martinique is becoming worse. Other mountains are now burst Ing forth eruptions. made Speaking to a question of privilege, Mr. Curmack tTenn.) referred to the passage of Words which had occurred on Thursday between himself ami Mr. Dollivcr. lie had withdrawn the expressions he had employed, but he said: Curiitack mid Dolllver Apologise. and Residences from FIRE. To Protect you from any Accident or Sickness. St. Danish West Indies. May 10.—It Is now estimated that 40.IHI0 persons perished as a result of the volcanic eruption in the island of Martinique.I.ee Turner Kill* III* C'ounln, Middlcsboro, Ky., May 10. John Turner, formerly chief of police of Mid dleshoro, has been killed by l.ee Turner of Quarter House fame at Tlw Narrows, thirteen miles from Jellico, Team. John Turner was one of the guards of the Southern railway. Lee Turner was running a saloon at La Follette, Tenn. The men were cousins, but old enemies. When Lee Turner's famous Quarter House was burned and nine of his followers were killed, John Turner belonged to the posse which burned the Quarter House. Wood Mantels, To Protect your Eamily. To Provide for you in Old Age. Tiling and Chandeliers "1 feel that i ought, in view of what occurred yesterday, having used language unjust to the senator from Iowa, to offer my apologies to him. Our personal relations are most cordial, and 1 would not use language to him that would be offensive to him." The British schooner Ocean Traveler of St. John, N. B., has just arrived at the island of Dominica. British West Indies. She reported having been obliged to ttec from the island of St. Vincent, British West Indies, during the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7, in consequence of a heavy fail of sand from a volcano which was erupting there. She tried to reach the island of Bt. Lucia, British West Indies, but ad- Terse currents prevented her from so doing. The schooner arrived opposite 8t. Pierre, Martinique, Thursday morning, May 8. If we can lDe of any service to you write, phone or call. A Specialty. immediately after the receipt of the above dispatches the flag over the colonial office was draped with crape and hoisted at half mast. Killings thnt last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main "Do It Today." B. (*. Carpenter would Ladies Can Wear Shoes bo pleased to give you' Ponr American VcMfh Snnk, one size smaller after using Dr. Allen's Koot-Ease, a powder to be shaken Into the Hi' milled tlial under nil lionest find genuine sense of outrage lie had employed some language in characterizing the nets ill the l'hllipplnes whleh perhaps he ought not to have used. Whatever might he his personal opinions of (ienerals Hell -anil Smith, it was not proper to apply to them harsh and offensive epithets, lie withdrew those epithets and said in the future lie would endeavor, to refrain from employing such language. Washington. May lu.—The following cab leg ram lias boon received at the stato department from t'onsnl Ay mo. dated Polnte n Pit re, French West indies. May D: alioes. It makes tight or new shoes feel ARMSTRONG & SANDERS figures on any kind of fttiy ; gives Instant relief to corns and bun- linnnu'a Pro-Hnililioue Mr-mortal Washington, May 10.—Senator llanna has presented to the president a memorial prepared In behalf of Estes (5. ltathhone urging the president to grant a new trial and to set aside the sentence Imposed ill Cuba oil ltathbone for alleged maladministration of Cuban postal affairs. heating or plumbing. lou. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen "At 7 o'clock a. in. .011 the Stli Inst, a storm of steam. mini ami lire enveloped St. IMci-re and vicinity. Not more than twenty persons escaped with their lives. Eighteen vessels were lim ned and sunk with all 011 hoard. Including four American vessels and a steamer from Quebec named Roraimu. The I'liited Stales consul and family are reported among the victims. A war vessel lias come to Guadeloupe for provisions and will leave at 5 o'clock tomorrow." feet, blisters, callous and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Kase Is a certain cure for sweating. While about a mile off the volcano of Mont Pelee exploded, and lire from it ■wept the whole town of St. l'ierre, dc-l Btroying the town and the shipping there. Including the cable repair sldp Urappier of the West Indian and Panama Telegraph company of l.ondou, which was engaged in repairing Jhe cable near the Guerin factory. The Ocean Traveler while on her way to Dominica encountered a iinantity of wreckage.hot, aching feet. At all druggists and «hoe dealers, l!5c. Trial package KREE by mall, ttttcus Allen 8. Olmsted. LeRoy. N. Y. ;lml Health Insurance, ami Investment Brokers, Water and Cron Sts., Pittston, Pa. Ileal Estate, Fire, Life, Accident Want Others to Know. Mr. Dolliver said lie had been drawn into the debate quite incidentally and had not intended to rctleot upon Mr. ('annuel;. Whatever he had said he had said in an effort to lend a little levity to the debate and not with any intention to reflect upon Mr. I'armack. If he had wounded the sensibilities of Mr. I'armack. he regretted It. "I have used DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. They are all tight. I am glad to endorse them." writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, 111. Never gripe. Safe pills. Karrer. Peck & Roberts, Plttston and West Pittston. MP.uULI U JULU HLjioM ~"ANCH0R"^ McDonnell & DOBBIE APPLY FOR BOTH. " PAIN EXPELLER. 1 [HlfiHLY PRAISED BY ALL. WHO HAVE USED II They are Issued Free. Onr 400 page, illustrated. The state department has been receiving dispatches from commercial houses in New York asking that a war ship lie sent at once to Martinique to aftord relief. The matter is under coii- What one pbymcian out of mmy "Culde to Investors." "Daily Market Letter." WE OFFER YOU SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FRUITS. The French cruiser Sucliet arrived at Polnte a Pitre, Island of Guadeloupe. French West Indies, from Fort tie France, Island of MartinUiuo. yesterday morning, bringing several refugees. / NewYorkflct.30« 1897. It gives me great pleasure torecommend tothe public \m.7 at large your excel lent.marvelous and unexcelled Oi Ricliterk'^^1'* ANCHOR PAIN EXPELLER for the treafD- ment and relief of Rheumatism,Neuralgia and other compUintS:Having used it with surprising success in the Island ofCuba.l beg to State, that I always carry a bottle with me and wouId^i^^^w^h^it^'. If you are looking for an investment, they willpiovt of value, assisting you, in vonr selection; if trading on margin, your- chain efor profit making will be gi/ally ihcleased. The former is brimful of valuable information relative to Wall St.. its markets and Securities the latter, is a daily careful analyftinol the financial situation, outlining therefrom tbo probable immediate movement* of the markets. H'nte uj, tf contemplating buying any particular stock; we will be pleased to ,cortespond with you, p/aiing in your possession, any data we may maze on file, tn our statistical department, relative to same. I'ort of Spain, British West Indies. May in. The (H't'ilpiition of Caracas by the Yeneauelan revolutionary forces is Considered as certain within a short tinit*. They arc victorious everywhere. The president of the iHstriet »»f C«uiana has established, an autonomous gov- l-'nll of Cnrnciiit Dally Ki|irclfit sideration, THE HOME NEWS 1 gal. can Best Apples 32 o Town Wrapped III Flitiuen. CoiihuI rrentln MnaasFhuiftti Stun Hoston. May 10.-Much anxiety is felt by the relatives of Thomas F. Prentiss, consul at St. Pierre, in Melrose, his native place. He is married and lias two daughters. May and Chrla- C of Pittston anil Vicinity is C 3 lb can Pears  3 11) can Peaches... 3 11) can Apricots .. . 1J lb call Pineapple 15c, 18c, 22c 15c, 18c, 22c . 18c and 20c 20o The commander of the Sucliet reports that at 1 o'clock 011 Thursday the entire town of St. Pierre was wrapped in flames. lie endeavored to save about thirty persons, more or less lmrncd. from the vessels In the harbor. Ills ofllcers went ashore In small boats seeking for survivors, but were unable to penetrate the town. They saw heaps -M bodies upon the piers, and it is believed tliat not a single person resident 111 St. Pierre at the moment of Ihc catastrophe escaped. * printed first in THE HOME PAPER, * THE GAZETTE, Haioht & Freese And Full Line of Dried Fruits at Verv Low Prices. yesterday morning received a letter from him, in which lie mentioned tho signs of activity 011 Mont Pelee and the appreciation all bad of danger. The letter was written April 25, and mention was made of the schooner Anna K. J. Morse of Portland, which had lust arrived and on which lie was Miss Alice Fry, his sister-in-law C You may find some of it C llonvy Siiou In ACllrontlMC*k*. « again the next day in out- C« PlattslmrK. N. V.. .May in. The merenry has dropped IJO decrees through out the Adirondack region, and snow fell to the depth of two or three Inches at Lyon mountain and other points in northern New' York and northern Yer- Katablliilied AA Main Offlce, 1HUO. Ulll 63 B'war, Di V. STOCKS, BONOS, GRAIN, COTTON. Miner's Bank Bide., Pittston, Pi. "Itotormlnlnffthecharact^rand fliwnrlal rwaixmaihlllty ofyonr broker, laaafmportautaa the mmcuou of rlfht atook*. Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty « of-town papers, but you get C A COMMANDANT |N fWt CUftAW AWHV. C it in the GAZETTE fresh D« /D BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! Only 25c. &G0c. at all drug. gte* or through Co.,gt& 76 SOUTH MIN STREET. C the PAY IT HAPPENS, New phnue SOM. 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