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V *3frD :■*? *{ 32* VEAR. " P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, HAY 14, 1902. 6 PAGES. THE WORK OF RELIEF. make the trip was fmt into tne ounkers of the splendid vessel yesterday afternoon, and at 1 o'clock she left the navy yard to take oit-stores. ARE MENACED BY FAMINE. of heat. The bedclothes and all textiles in the hospital simply vanished. TWENTY-THREE ARE NOW DEAD H is the Giving of Gtod Values That Mas Built Up Our Largs Business. §(aectoc£e6 V The idea that proper Spectacles and Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been exploded a long time ago— at any rate since we have introduced our Social Eyeglasses with the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. a. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILXESBARRE. About 200 corpses hnve lieen found in the streets of St. Pierre, most of them lying face downward. The Central quarter of the town and the fort «re burled several yards under cinders. In the neighborhood of the creek sev- F.nl nouses were touna intact. Hut their .nliabltants Were all dead and appeared to have been killed by lightning. Here the bodies were lying, sitting and reclining in curiously lifelike qttitudes. Of the quantity of provisions sent to Martinique on th6 Dixie by the government three-sevenths Is rice, one■eventh hard tack, two-Bevenths codash and bacon and the remainder milk and flour and coffee. Added to the $73,000 expended for food $20,000 has been paid out for clothing. The remainder of the $100,000 appropriated Is for the personal expenses of Major Gallagher of the commissary department, who Is In command of the expedition when ashore. Study These Prices: President Roosevelt Issues Provisions Needed Immediately In Martinique. Pitiful Scenes in and About CHILDREN'S HAT8 nicely trimmed 48c a Call For Aid. Sheridan. A large assortment ofLADIES' FANCY BELTS. for i5c ST.VINCENT HAS MANY DEAD OTHERS MAY YET DIE. 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece _ 10c MORE MONEY FROM SENATE All possible sanitary precautions have been taken at St. Pierre, concludes the dispatch, but the stench there is awful. Three Hundred Thousan'd in Addition Moat of the Victims Said to be Carib Scores of People Should be in Hot- LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair 15c to Two Hundred Thousand Already New York'* Manldceare. Indians—Two Earthquakes There. Minneapolis. Minn., May 14.—Mrs. James Smith of this city, sister-in-law of I'liltcd States Consul Louis Ayme at Guadeloupe, was a guest of the family of United States Consul T. T. Prentis at St. Pierre a year ago, being then on a tour of the islands with her brother. She says that Mrs. I'rentis told Jier at that time that she and her husband did not expect to leave the Island alive. Mr. Prentls and Colonel Ayme had made a critical examination of the volcano and of the Islands and agreed that a terrible disaster was inevitable- at some time. Prentla Foresaw Eruption, pitals, But There is tjfo Room for LADIES' AND CHILDREN'8 SUNBONNETS, each 19c Appropriated—Training Ship Dixie Morris K. .fesup, president of the New York chamber of commerce, has lertt aid which will be practically the first to reach the starving people from the outside world. The entire cargo of the Madiana, which will arrive iu Fort de France tomorrow night, has been bought for the chamber by its president and will be ready for distribution among the unfortunates as quickly as it can be landed. United States Tug Potomac Reach- Them—Many Children Among the es Fort de France. Victims, 1 lot FANCY RIBBONS, No. 40, only 10c a yard. About to 8ail With Provisions, Pittsburg. May 14.—A careful and systematic search for the dead and injured In the Sheridan horror reveals a list of 23 dead and 202 injured. The complete list of the Injured may never be known, as many were able to get ■way without making known their identity. A conservative estimate made by those thoroughly familiar with the situation places the number more 6r less seriously hurt at not less than ItOO. Washington, May 14.—The following message has been issued from the White House: Fort de France, Martinique, May 14. —The United States government tug Potomac, which came to Martinique from San Juan, Porto Rico, cruised tlong the coast of this island. She encountered ail Inky black column of Miioke which made It necessary for her •ago five miles out of her course. A nice assortment of FIGURED LAWNS for, a yard 5c LADIE8' SHIRT WAISTS, a new "The president has appointed a committee to receiver funds for the relief of the sufferers from the recent catastrophe* In Martinique and St. Vincent. Those appointed from each city are asked to collect and receive tjie funds from their localities itnd neighborhoods as expeditiously as possible. These sums will be forwarded to the New York committee, which will act as central distributing point for the country. The president, directs all the postmasters throughout the country and requests the presidents of all national banks to act as agents for the collection of contributions and to forward the same at once to the New York committee. The postmasters are also directed to report to the postmaster general within ten days any funds collected on this account. assortment, for ' LADIES' LAWN WASH 3UIT8, excellent value, for a suit $1.98 The Madiana of the Quebec Steamship company arrived at St. Thomas from New York on Sunday morning. She had u cargo destined for the wiped out city. By obtaining a refusal on the cargo Mr. Jcsnp lipid It pending a closer examination into the state of affairs on the desolate island. The Madiana has on board a large quantity of beef, flour, pork. meat. etc. As most of the St. Pierre consignees arc dead little objection can be made to the reselling of the cargo. A. J. Oliterbrldge of the Quebec line said yesterday that the provisions nboard the vessel were enough to feed the refugees for two weeks. LADIES' SUMMER VEST8 from 5c up. Words fail to describe the present situation at St. Pierre. A small detachment of French troops is making efforts to inter the dead, although the government seems to be strikingly unconcerned as to what is done in this direction. London. May 14.—Colonial Secretary Chamberlain last night received the following cable message from the governor of the Windward Islands, dated St. Vincent: "Arrived yesterday and found the state of affairs much worse than given in the reports forwarded by the administration. The country on the east coast has apparently been struck and devastated in a manner similar to St. Pierre. I fear that practically all living things have been killed. The number of the dead will probably reach 1,600. but the exact number will never be known. The man. agers and owners of estates, together with their families, have been killed. One thousand have been found and buried. About 160 have been sent to the hospital at Georgetown. Of these six will probably recover. The details are too harrowing to describe. Large size GLAS8 WATER PITCHER 10o The death list will likely be added to, as quite a number of the victims at the hospitals are reported by the physicians to be in such serious condition that It will be a miracle If they survive. HIGH GRADE GROCERIES GLASS TUMBLERS, very neat patterns; special, 2 for So CHILDREN'S FA8T BLACK.RIBBED HOSE, in all sizes, per pair. .10c The looting of the dead has begun already. While coming to Fort de France the I'otomac picked up a lDoat containing five colored and one white man whose pockets were tilled with coin Rnd Jewelry, the latter evidently stripped from the fingers of the dead. Lieutenant B. B. MeCormick, the commander of the Potomac, arrested these men and turned them over to the commander of the French cruiser Suchet for punishment. There are scores of people in Sheridan who should be In the hospitals, but for want of room they are being cared for by friends. Some of this class are also expected to die. Prices IVigHt. It pays to buy at the People's Store, LOOK, READ AND BUY. The scenes in nnd around Sheridan are pitiful in the extreme. Practically every house In the village lias one or more injured inmates, and in many homes mourning families are gathered .about the charred and distorted remains of loved ones who were victims of the terrible calamity. Many children were caught lDy the flames, and as a result the two public school buildings were almost deserted. Of the 700 pupils enrolled there were but 200 in attendance at the schools. is south mm armor. Best Su|Derlative Flour $4.50 ALWAYS THE ClEAPiST. LOUBET AT BREST 20 lbs Sugar.... Potatoes, per bu 1.00 1.00 "The president appeals to the public to contribute generously for the relief of those upon whom this appalling calamity has fallen and asks that the contributions be sent in as speedily as possible. The gentlemen designated on the several committees are requested to act at once." Fancy Creamery Butter.... 27c Sweet Or»nges. ..20c to 35c dozen Bermuda Onions, quart.... 8c Onion Sets, 3 quarts for.... 25c French President is on His Way to Visit the Czar. The Potomac brought a ton of supplies to Martinique, consisting iu part of codtlsli and flour. EVANS 7? Brest, May 14.—President Loubet, who sails on the Montcalm tomorrow to visit Russia, arrived here this morning. The streets of Brest are crowded with enthusiastic throngs of people. The President goes aboard the Montcalm this evening. An anarchist, carrying several loaded revolvers In his pockets, was arrested by the police this morning. A famine here is imminent. The northern section of the island Is depopulated.(D5c London. May 14.—The man-of-war Indefatigable makes the following report from St. Vincent today: "The eruption is apparently moderating. The north end of the island is devastated, from Belar to Georgetown. The mortality is about 1,600. About 4,000 persons are under relief." Garden Hoes Garden Forks 25c Haadquartm for Barden Seeds. All kinds—loose or in pkf. Early Potatoes 9300,000 Not Knoafh, Provisions are needed here for 100,- 000 people immediately. A shipload of lime Is also needed at St. Pierre for sanitary purposes. The stench there from the dead (todies is overpowering. Garden llakes 25c Among the committees are the following: New York—Morris K. .lextip, John Claflln, Jacob H. Sell iff and William R. C'orwln. Philadelphia—Charles Emory Smith, Provost Charles C. Harrison, Joseph G. Darlington, Clement A. Griseom and John H. Converse. Pltttburg—A. J. Logan and H. C. Frick. Buffalo—John G. Mllburn and Carlton Sprague. TESTED FIRE HYDRANTS. Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees Mayor Institutes Investigation of Con. dition of Water Plugs, BRENNAN & ROBERTS Rural New Yorkers Early Rose Stray Beauty Early Sun Rise Three Thousand Railway Men Idle. Mont Pelec is still belching siuoke mid tire. Pelee Still In Ernpflon, Tiie Niagara Engine Co.'s fire engine this afternoon commenced a tour of the city for the purpose of ascertaining the condition of the Are plugs. Every hydrant will be thoroughly tested as to the water pressure and the general condition of the plug, and the chief of the fire department is to have a detailed statement of the findings. .Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eiigle Hotel. Reading. Pa., May 14.—It is estimated that, as a result of the suspension of work among the miners in the anthracite region, about 3,(1(10 employes of the Reading railway aro affected. THE DAY IN CONGRESS. The French cruiser Suchet Is here, and the city of Fort de France is quiet. Business here Is suspended. The people of the city have assembled lu the churches, and the cathedral, where special services are being held for the St. Pierre dead, has been thronged since daylight. Martinique Hrllef nnd Asrlrultaral lllll* Panned, LIWN AND (MASS SEEDS President Roosevelt late yesterday afternoon approved the bill passed by congress appropriating $200,000 for the relief of the itcopie of the West Indies. Thla sum Is extremely inadequate to Washington, May 14.—An additional appropriation of $.'100,000 was made by the senate for the stricken people of the French West Indies, in accordance with the' recommendation of the president that $.*D00,000 be appropriated. The agricultural appropriation bill was passed, and then Mr. Stewart (Nov.) in supporting the Philippine bill warned the minority that no political gain would accrue to them from their attack cn the army. The American people. he said, always had supported the army and always would. He declared that for us now to take down the American flag from the Philippines would be a national disgrace. MERE'S A ROUSING OFFER. Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Heed Hungarian Grass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS A Peace is Most Probable. Rome, May 14.—Monsignor Ganch ren, apostolic vicar of Orange River Colony, has assured the Pope that peaco in South Africa is most probable.This action is taken on Instructions from Mayor Corcoran. For some time past assertions have been made and complaints registered that the city Are service was faulty, as far as water plugs is concerned, and many have attributed this as the cause of the recent advance of 25 per cent, in Are Insurance rates. The mayor is determined that the true condition of the plugs shall be known for the benefit of the city, the property holders and the insurance companies. and has given instructions for a careful investigation.thfl fl'tv""" 80 lflDldly bnWtlie government plans for relfcf gone forward that much more than $100,000 already has been spent. It is reported here from the British island of ltomlniea that .'100 survivors af the St. Pierre disaster have reached lliere in canoes. 9 if i The president conferred with (lie leaders of the house nud sennit', and Immediately thereafter the donate passed a bill appropriating an additional $300,- 000. Wilhelmina Steadily Improving. Many strange and Incomprehensible Incidents are recounted of St. Pierre. The charred remains of a woman with n silk handkerchief nnbnrned and In perfect condition held to her lips have been found there. The crisped bodies of young girls have been found, but the shoes tliey wore were in good condition.Holt l.oo. May 14.—The Improvement In the condition of Queen Wilhelmina continues. No bulletins will be issued by the attending physicians alter today. Lawn Rakes Hoes, Forks and Garden Kakos. From thin point on the war and navy departments have decided to divide the work of relief between them so as to give the navy full charge of the general subject of transportation and intrust the war department with the accuuiu\ latlon of the supplies. THE WEATHER. The nnviil appropriation bill, which provides for two new battleships, two iiruiored cruisers and two gunltoats and carries a total of $77.ti50,000, wag taken tip in the house. Representative Foss (ill.), chairman of the naval committee, in opening the debate sounded a note of warning against the overconfident belief that our navy js Invincible. He declared that our victories at Manila and Santiago were due to the fact that we were contending with an effete and decaying nation and that our strength far outmatched Spain in those coutests. In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. Washington. May 14.—Fair tonight; Thursday, light to fresh, north to northeast winds. Every praise is given United States Consul Aynie. He has worked indefatigabl.v to succor the survivors, lie has bandaged the limbs of the wounded and has worked without sleep and without food. He Is now thoroughly exhausted. roniMil Aynie'* Hcrnlnm CARBONDALE BRAKEMAN DEAD. Collier Ordered to Sail. Succumbed to Injuries Received on the (Back View) Of the little fleet of naval colliers which was placed at the disposal of the relief workers by Admiral Bradford the Leonldas. which is now discharging her cargo of coal at Port ltoyal, lias been selected as the most suitable one -to dispatch to Martinique, and orders bnve gone forward to load her With supplies and get her under way as won as |KDaslble. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Railroad at Moosic. EVANS BROS., New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. William Douglas died last night at the hospital in Carbondale from Injuries received at Moosic several weeks ago. The deceased was 38 years of age and was employed as a brakeman on the Delaware and Hudson road. While his train was being made up at Moosic. two cars parted suddenly and he fell between them, landing on the rails in front of the wheels. His foot was so badly crushed that amputation was necessary, and he failed to withstand tbo shock caused by the. opera- 1T»e Forty persons rescued from the city are now in the hospitals here. "Princeton"^ 2acK Suit * 46 South Main Street, 127?s 70 PMtston, Pa. Atchison Sugar 128 % In .addition to the. $400,000 In specie already secured, jewels to the value of $200,000 have been taken from the bank at St. Pierre. Atchison prcf 97% 97'* 68% 30 % Knowing the wants of the poople and promptly meeting them has made our store the right store at which to lDe properly clothed. Men's Strictly All Wool Suit, The question of chartering merchant vessels to carry supplies to the desolate iiland now has arisen, but will depend Upon the extent of the voluntary contributions usked for by the president and upon the further re|K»rts of the1 situation In the Island. Car & Foundry Brooklyn Traction B. & O Chcs. & Ohio Chic. & Gt. Western C, M. & St. P C. It. 1. & P Col. F. & I Copper 6814 The Italian consnl at Barbados luis recovered ths» body of his daughter, who was visiting In St. Pierre at the time of the disaster. 66 106 % 47 Lewi* Nixon to Rcnlirnf ing with friends in the organization Mr. Nixon concluded last night that the refusal of the sachems to select Thomas I.. Feltner, his ehoice as grand sachem, meant the end of his usefulness to the organization. Rather than stand by and see former Mayor Van Wyek elected to the place, as Reeins inevitable when the board meets next Monday, he decided to sever Ills connection with tl*' party except as a follower in the ranks, l.ate In the evening lie sent out a telegraphic call to all the incmlicrs of the executive committee to meet in the wigwam at 4 o'clock this afternoon "to consider Important business." Tb» "Important business" will be the receipt of Mr. Nixon's resig- Ncw York. May 14.—After consult 30% 169% 174% 101% Margaret Stokes, the nine-year-old daughter of Clement Stokes of New York, who, w'.tll her mother, a brother, aged four years, and a sister, aged three years, was on the ill fated British steamer Roraima. is in the hospital here. The child Is not expected to live. Two Thousand Dead In St, Vincent. $5.85 SACKS A BROWN. tion. Wood Mantels, Tiling and Chandeliers Beeretary Hay has telegraphed to Consul Ayme to ascertain the conditions on Martinique with regard to the fresh water supply, and if it be found that such water Is needed the tenders at Norfolk and at Key West, Which already are being loaded by orders from Admiral Bradford' In anticipation of need for them, Immediately will sail for the Island. I have sold Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, and would rather be out of coffee and sugar than it. I sold five bottles of it yesterday to threshers that could go no farther, and they are at •work again this moruing.—H. R. Phelps. Plymouth. Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above, the threshers were able to keep on with their work without losing a single day's time. Von should keep a bottle of this remedy in your home. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. No Low of Time. Erie . Louis & Nash Mo. Pacific Col. Southern III. Central nop. Steel ixorl'olk & Western N. Y., O. & W. ... N. Y. Central .... Pennsylvania .... Heading Heading, pref Southern Ry .„ .. Southern Ry.. pref. So. Pacific Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... U. S. Leather .... U. S. Leather, pref. IU. S. Rubber .... U. S. Steel U. S. Steel, pref. Western Union ... Wabasli. pref Union Pacific .... Union Pacific, pref 37% 143% 101 152% 17% 57% 30% 152% 17% 5714 30% It is estimated that the number of deaths on the island of St. Vincent from the volcanic eruption has now reached 2,000. Most of the victims are said to be Carib Indians. » Once in a J I WHili * you will find a person who * ? looks very dressy in a ready- * * made suit. But nine out of * J every ten men who wear eus- • 9 toln made clotliing look well 9 dressed, providing the clothy iiiK h:is lDeen properly cut. It 4 y will lie cut well and will tit A 9 well and give the best of ser- 4 9 vice a.* to apjiearance uiitl 4 !D We-irilif/ jHUvers if made at 4 9 our I'Htablihhmi'nt. Many 4 9 patterns lu re to select from, f 4 ' iuclu ling the new and fash- 4 ■* Lonable cloths. * I Buss, The City Tailor * 9 (Opposite Water St. A Specialty. 33% 157 150 64% 84 37 95% 33 157 15U 64% 84 37 % 95% H. (J. Carpenter would The executive committee of the Red Cross met at the state department at 4 o'clock. There were present General John M. Wilson, vice president: Colonel William H.Michael, Mrs..lolin A.Login, Miss Mabel Boardman, B. H. Warn(*h Miss Clara Sarah Spencer and Secretary Brlggs. The committee took udte of what the president had done in the way of appointing committees to rfccelve contributions and then sent a telegram to the White House to ask the presldeut how they might best aid bim in the distribution. The United States government tug Potomac has left for St. Vincent, where conditions are reported to be worse. be pleased to give you figures on any kind of I.ii Soufrloie. oil St. Vincent, was In full eruption oil .May 10. A stream of stones anil mini lialf a mile wide was then Issuing from the volcano. Stones two inches 111 Cliamotor foil twelve miles away. At Kingstown, the capital of the island, the ashes were two inches deep. Seven hundred dead were reported 011 Sunday, May 11. nation fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S.Mali) heating or plumbing. To PoMpone Mollneax Trial, Old Soldier's Experience, New York. May H.— Former Governor Km 11k S. Black of counsel for Roland K. Mollneux has announce*! that he will ask for a postponement of Mollueux's trial until the first Monday in September, although the district attorney had said he would have the case called for trlnl early next month. In an explanatory statement he says the reason for the contemplated action Is that if the trial lasts through June and July, as It is likely to, there will be danger of illness among the Jury because of the licat in the ill ventilated courthouse and further delay la likely to ensue. He adds that District Attorney Jerome concurs in this view and |aK promised not to oppose the postponement. k M. M Austin, a Civil War veteran, of Winchester, Ind.. writes: "My wife was sick a long time in spite of good doctor's treatment, but was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills, which worked wonders for her health." They always do. Try them. Only 25c. at J. H. Houck's and W. C. Price's, .Pittston, and G. D. Stroh's, West Pittston. Seven estates on the island have been burned to ashes, and it Is authentically reported that two earthquakes occurred there. Offers of assistance for the Martinique sufferers continue to pour in. Or. Klopsch of New York telegraphed the war department, offering to furnish fifty nurses, thirty male and twenty female, and 1,000 barrels of flour, on behalf of a publication he represents. Many other similar messages have been fecei»ed. notably from the Pittsburg chamber of commerce and the mayor of Detroit. A New York coinmission house has offered 1,000,000 ipouiids of rice at cost prli-e. ' Dill* Abo«l la Sail. McDonnell & DOBBIE It Is believed that the submarine cables to St. Vincent have been broken by the disturbances. The present volcanic eruption on St. Ynconl is tliejlrst since ISl'J. Have Your Lawn Mower Sharpened at KR1SES. 35 S. Main. New phone. adds much to the personal appearance of anyone. There is no good excuse for not having them. If nature has been unkind, see the Albany Dentists, 22 N. Franklin St., Wilkesbarre. They will correct the old ones, or make new ones, whichever seems best. They will not cause you pain, aud price will be low. Best set of teeth only $8. Crowns and bridges. $3 up. A Fine Set of Teeth Try MolTatt's baked goods. None bet tor. WE OFFEIt YOU SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FRUITS. SCENES IN THE DEAD CITY Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main Crown and bridge work. Dr. Schenclc. Dangerous of Neglected. In One flection of SI. Pierre Kvrrjrthlns la Torn an If lDr a Tnrnndo. Burns, cuts and other wounds often become troublesome soreB. Even where delay has aggravated such injuries, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve effcctB a cure. "I had a running sore on my leg thirty years," says H. C. Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind. "After using many remedies, I tried DeWitt's Witch Hasel Salve. A few boxes healed the sore." Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Beware of counterfeits. Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Pittston and West Pittston. 1 gal. can Bust Apples 32o 3 11) can Pears 15c, 18c, 22c 3 111 call Peaches 15c, 18c, 22c 3 lb can Apricots 18c anil 20c 1$ lb can Pineapple 20c London. May 14.—A dispatch to the Regter Tt'legram company from Kort dc Franco. Martinique, says that across to the town of St. I'lcrre is becoming easier, but that the activity of the volcano seems to be increasing. Proper Mastication Unless some unforeseen hitch occurs the United States steamship Dixie, the first real help from the I'nltcd States to be rushed to the aid of the is essential to good health. We can place your diseased and aching teeth in u healthy condition at little cost. If you have a poor set of natural toet'n wc can replace them with a set of artificial teeth that will look well and lit well. New Phone. Dr. Reap. Over Drury'^ FRUITED ICE CREAM. Cost 10 Cents—But worth a dollar a vial. This is the testimony of hundreds who use Dr. Agncw's Liver pills. They are so sure, so pure, so pleasant and easy acting. The demand ADr this popular liver regulator Is so #reat that It is taxing the makers to feep up with It. 100 in a vial, 25c. l'"oi»ale by J. H. Houck. m Wo are now serving Ice Cream with Crushod Fruit at our fountain, and like our «oda water, is tho beat in the city. Trj it. 5 cents. Kane's Pharmicy,30 f& Mt,D And Full Line of Dried Fruits at Very Low Prices. Martinique refugees, will imss out of The scenes within the dead city are strange and grewsome. says the dispatch. In the section of the city known as the Moullege no sign of tire Is visible, bul everything seems to have be?n rent and scattered as though by n tornado. The Iron liedsteads In the hospital are twist Itoiif mi nmrU the Narrows, ill New York harbor. by ,1— for the uufortunate island. Bver since Saturday work 011 the- white auxiliary cruiser just In from * triP hilf around the world was rushed night and day. 'fibo last of the coal necessary to Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty Do you need lumber for a sidewalk, or fence posts, rails or to repair your old fence or to build a new one? You will And the bes/ at Der- Rlilmcr * Griffin's. Good News From Heit Loo. Helt Loo. May 13.—Queen Wilhel mlna continue* to improve. 76 SOUTH VAIN STREET, BLANK LEASES for sale, long and ■halt Barms, at uaseue Printing Offlce. Fresh Jersey milk. Mol It's 2 stores, Now phono irno. Promt M1Crcry. ■ fai D ft
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 14, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-05-14 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 14, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-05-14 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19020514_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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Full Text | V *3frD :■*? *{ 32* VEAR. " P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, HAY 14, 1902. 6 PAGES. THE WORK OF RELIEF. make the trip was fmt into tne ounkers of the splendid vessel yesterday afternoon, and at 1 o'clock she left the navy yard to take oit-stores. ARE MENACED BY FAMINE. of heat. The bedclothes and all textiles in the hospital simply vanished. TWENTY-THREE ARE NOW DEAD H is the Giving of Gtod Values That Mas Built Up Our Largs Business. §(aectoc£e6 V The idea that proper Spectacles and Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been exploded a long time ago— at any rate since we have introduced our Social Eyeglasses with the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. a. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILXESBARRE. About 200 corpses hnve lieen found in the streets of St. Pierre, most of them lying face downward. The Central quarter of the town and the fort «re burled several yards under cinders. In the neighborhood of the creek sev- F.nl nouses were touna intact. Hut their .nliabltants Were all dead and appeared to have been killed by lightning. Here the bodies were lying, sitting and reclining in curiously lifelike qttitudes. Of the quantity of provisions sent to Martinique on th6 Dixie by the government three-sevenths Is rice, one■eventh hard tack, two-Bevenths codash and bacon and the remainder milk and flour and coffee. Added to the $73,000 expended for food $20,000 has been paid out for clothing. The remainder of the $100,000 appropriated Is for the personal expenses of Major Gallagher of the commissary department, who Is In command of the expedition when ashore. Study These Prices: President Roosevelt Issues Provisions Needed Immediately In Martinique. Pitiful Scenes in and About CHILDREN'S HAT8 nicely trimmed 48c a Call For Aid. Sheridan. A large assortment ofLADIES' FANCY BELTS. for i5c ST.VINCENT HAS MANY DEAD OTHERS MAY YET DIE. 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece _ 10c MORE MONEY FROM SENATE All possible sanitary precautions have been taken at St. Pierre, concludes the dispatch, but the stench there is awful. Three Hundred Thousan'd in Addition Moat of the Victims Said to be Carib Scores of People Should be in Hot- LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair 15c to Two Hundred Thousand Already New York'* Manldceare. Indians—Two Earthquakes There. Minneapolis. Minn., May 14.—Mrs. James Smith of this city, sister-in-law of I'liltcd States Consul Louis Ayme at Guadeloupe, was a guest of the family of United States Consul T. T. Prentis at St. Pierre a year ago, being then on a tour of the islands with her brother. She says that Mrs. I'rentis told Jier at that time that she and her husband did not expect to leave the Island alive. Mr. Prentls and Colonel Ayme had made a critical examination of the volcano and of the Islands and agreed that a terrible disaster was inevitable- at some time. Prentla Foresaw Eruption, pitals, But There is tjfo Room for LADIES' AND CHILDREN'8 SUNBONNETS, each 19c Appropriated—Training Ship Dixie Morris K. .fesup, president of the New York chamber of commerce, has lertt aid which will be practically the first to reach the starving people from the outside world. The entire cargo of the Madiana, which will arrive iu Fort de France tomorrow night, has been bought for the chamber by its president and will be ready for distribution among the unfortunates as quickly as it can be landed. United States Tug Potomac Reach- Them—Many Children Among the es Fort de France. Victims, 1 lot FANCY RIBBONS, No. 40, only 10c a yard. About to 8ail With Provisions, Pittsburg. May 14.—A careful and systematic search for the dead and injured In the Sheridan horror reveals a list of 23 dead and 202 injured. The complete list of the Injured may never be known, as many were able to get ■way without making known their identity. A conservative estimate made by those thoroughly familiar with the situation places the number more 6r less seriously hurt at not less than ItOO. Washington, May 14.—The following message has been issued from the White House: Fort de France, Martinique, May 14. —The United States government tug Potomac, which came to Martinique from San Juan, Porto Rico, cruised tlong the coast of this island. She encountered ail Inky black column of Miioke which made It necessary for her •ago five miles out of her course. A nice assortment of FIGURED LAWNS for, a yard 5c LADIE8' SHIRT WAISTS, a new "The president has appointed a committee to receiver funds for the relief of the sufferers from the recent catastrophe* In Martinique and St. Vincent. Those appointed from each city are asked to collect and receive tjie funds from their localities itnd neighborhoods as expeditiously as possible. These sums will be forwarded to the New York committee, which will act as central distributing point for the country. The president, directs all the postmasters throughout the country and requests the presidents of all national banks to act as agents for the collection of contributions and to forward the same at once to the New York committee. The postmasters are also directed to report to the postmaster general within ten days any funds collected on this account. assortment, for ' LADIES' LAWN WASH 3UIT8, excellent value, for a suit $1.98 The Madiana of the Quebec Steamship company arrived at St. Thomas from New York on Sunday morning. She had u cargo destined for the wiped out city. By obtaining a refusal on the cargo Mr. Jcsnp lipid It pending a closer examination into the state of affairs on the desolate island. The Madiana has on board a large quantity of beef, flour, pork. meat. etc. As most of the St. Pierre consignees arc dead little objection can be made to the reselling of the cargo. A. J. Oliterbrldge of the Quebec line said yesterday that the provisions nboard the vessel were enough to feed the refugees for two weeks. LADIES' SUMMER VEST8 from 5c up. Words fail to describe the present situation at St. Pierre. A small detachment of French troops is making efforts to inter the dead, although the government seems to be strikingly unconcerned as to what is done in this direction. London. May 14.—Colonial Secretary Chamberlain last night received the following cable message from the governor of the Windward Islands, dated St. Vincent: "Arrived yesterday and found the state of affairs much worse than given in the reports forwarded by the administration. The country on the east coast has apparently been struck and devastated in a manner similar to St. Pierre. I fear that practically all living things have been killed. The number of the dead will probably reach 1,600. but the exact number will never be known. The man. agers and owners of estates, together with their families, have been killed. One thousand have been found and buried. About 160 have been sent to the hospital at Georgetown. Of these six will probably recover. The details are too harrowing to describe. Large size GLAS8 WATER PITCHER 10o The death list will likely be added to, as quite a number of the victims at the hospitals are reported by the physicians to be in such serious condition that It will be a miracle If they survive. HIGH GRADE GROCERIES GLASS TUMBLERS, very neat patterns; special, 2 for So CHILDREN'S FA8T BLACK.RIBBED HOSE, in all sizes, per pair. .10c The looting of the dead has begun already. While coming to Fort de France the I'otomac picked up a lDoat containing five colored and one white man whose pockets were tilled with coin Rnd Jewelry, the latter evidently stripped from the fingers of the dead. Lieutenant B. B. MeCormick, the commander of the Potomac, arrested these men and turned them over to the commander of the French cruiser Suchet for punishment. There are scores of people in Sheridan who should be In the hospitals, but for want of room they are being cared for by friends. Some of this class are also expected to die. Prices IVigHt. It pays to buy at the People's Store, LOOK, READ AND BUY. The scenes in nnd around Sheridan are pitiful in the extreme. Practically every house In the village lias one or more injured inmates, and in many homes mourning families are gathered .about the charred and distorted remains of loved ones who were victims of the terrible calamity. Many children were caught lDy the flames, and as a result the two public school buildings were almost deserted. Of the 700 pupils enrolled there were but 200 in attendance at the schools. is south mm armor. Best Su|Derlative Flour $4.50 ALWAYS THE ClEAPiST. LOUBET AT BREST 20 lbs Sugar.... Potatoes, per bu 1.00 1.00 "The president appeals to the public to contribute generously for the relief of those upon whom this appalling calamity has fallen and asks that the contributions be sent in as speedily as possible. The gentlemen designated on the several committees are requested to act at once." Fancy Creamery Butter.... 27c Sweet Or»nges. ..20c to 35c dozen Bermuda Onions, quart.... 8c Onion Sets, 3 quarts for.... 25c French President is on His Way to Visit the Czar. The Potomac brought a ton of supplies to Martinique, consisting iu part of codtlsli and flour. EVANS 7? Brest, May 14.—President Loubet, who sails on the Montcalm tomorrow to visit Russia, arrived here this morning. The streets of Brest are crowded with enthusiastic throngs of people. The President goes aboard the Montcalm this evening. An anarchist, carrying several loaded revolvers In his pockets, was arrested by the police this morning. A famine here is imminent. The northern section of the island Is depopulated.(D5c London. May 14.—The man-of-war Indefatigable makes the following report from St. Vincent today: "The eruption is apparently moderating. The north end of the island is devastated, from Belar to Georgetown. The mortality is about 1,600. About 4,000 persons are under relief." Garden Hoes Garden Forks 25c Haadquartm for Barden Seeds. All kinds—loose or in pkf. Early Potatoes 9300,000 Not Knoafh, Provisions are needed here for 100,- 000 people immediately. A shipload of lime Is also needed at St. Pierre for sanitary purposes. The stench there from the dead (todies is overpowering. Garden llakes 25c Among the committees are the following: New York—Morris K. .lextip, John Claflln, Jacob H. Sell iff and William R. C'orwln. Philadelphia—Charles Emory Smith, Provost Charles C. Harrison, Joseph G. Darlington, Clement A. Griseom and John H. Converse. Pltttburg—A. J. Logan and H. C. Frick. Buffalo—John G. Mllburn and Carlton Sprague. TESTED FIRE HYDRANTS. Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees Mayor Institutes Investigation of Con. dition of Water Plugs, BRENNAN & ROBERTS Rural New Yorkers Early Rose Stray Beauty Early Sun Rise Three Thousand Railway Men Idle. Mont Pelec is still belching siuoke mid tire. Pelee Still In Ernpflon, Tiie Niagara Engine Co.'s fire engine this afternoon commenced a tour of the city for the purpose of ascertaining the condition of the Are plugs. Every hydrant will be thoroughly tested as to the water pressure and the general condition of the plug, and the chief of the fire department is to have a detailed statement of the findings. .Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eiigle Hotel. Reading. Pa., May 14.—It is estimated that, as a result of the suspension of work among the miners in the anthracite region, about 3,(1(10 employes of the Reading railway aro affected. THE DAY IN CONGRESS. The French cruiser Suchet Is here, and the city of Fort de France is quiet. Business here Is suspended. The people of the city have assembled lu the churches, and the cathedral, where special services are being held for the St. Pierre dead, has been thronged since daylight. Martinique Hrllef nnd Asrlrultaral lllll* Panned, LIWN AND (MASS SEEDS President Roosevelt late yesterday afternoon approved the bill passed by congress appropriating $200,000 for the relief of the itcopie of the West Indies. Thla sum Is extremely inadequate to Washington, May 14.—An additional appropriation of $.'100,000 was made by the senate for the stricken people of the French West Indies, in accordance with the' recommendation of the president that $.*D00,000 be appropriated. The agricultural appropriation bill was passed, and then Mr. Stewart (Nov.) in supporting the Philippine bill warned the minority that no political gain would accrue to them from their attack cn the army. The American people. he said, always had supported the army and always would. He declared that for us now to take down the American flag from the Philippines would be a national disgrace. MERE'S A ROUSING OFFER. Fine Lawn White Clover Medium Clover Timothy Heed Hungarian Grass Millet Seed GARDEN TOOLS A Peace is Most Probable. Rome, May 14.—Monsignor Ganch ren, apostolic vicar of Orange River Colony, has assured the Pope that peaco in South Africa is most probable.This action is taken on Instructions from Mayor Corcoran. For some time past assertions have been made and complaints registered that the city Are service was faulty, as far as water plugs is concerned, and many have attributed this as the cause of the recent advance of 25 per cent, in Are Insurance rates. The mayor is determined that the true condition of the plugs shall be known for the benefit of the city, the property holders and the insurance companies. and has given instructions for a careful investigation.thfl fl'tv""" 80 lflDldly bnWtlie government plans for relfcf gone forward that much more than $100,000 already has been spent. It is reported here from the British island of ltomlniea that .'100 survivors af the St. Pierre disaster have reached lliere in canoes. 9 if i The president conferred with (lie leaders of the house nud sennit', and Immediately thereafter the donate passed a bill appropriating an additional $300,- 000. Wilhelmina Steadily Improving. Many strange and Incomprehensible Incidents are recounted of St. Pierre. The charred remains of a woman with n silk handkerchief nnbnrned and In perfect condition held to her lips have been found there. The crisped bodies of young girls have been found, but the shoes tliey wore were in good condition.Holt l.oo. May 14.—The Improvement In the condition of Queen Wilhelmina continues. No bulletins will be issued by the attending physicians alter today. Lawn Rakes Hoes, Forks and Garden Kakos. From thin point on the war and navy departments have decided to divide the work of relief between them so as to give the navy full charge of the general subject of transportation and intrust the war department with the accuuiu\ latlon of the supplies. THE WEATHER. The nnviil appropriation bill, which provides for two new battleships, two iiruiored cruisers and two gunltoats and carries a total of $77.ti50,000, wag taken tip in the house. Representative Foss (ill.), chairman of the naval committee, in opening the debate sounded a note of warning against the overconfident belief that our navy js Invincible. He declared that our victories at Manila and Santiago were due to the fact that we were contending with an effete and decaying nation and that our strength far outmatched Spain in those coutests. In buying your seeds of us you can always find what you want and all new seeds. Washington. May 14.—Fair tonight; Thursday, light to fresh, north to northeast winds. Every praise is given United States Consul Aynie. He has worked indefatigabl.v to succor the survivors, lie has bandaged the limbs of the wounded and has worked without sleep and without food. He Is now thoroughly exhausted. roniMil Aynie'* Hcrnlnm CARBONDALE BRAKEMAN DEAD. Collier Ordered to Sail. Succumbed to Injuries Received on the (Back View) Of the little fleet of naval colliers which was placed at the disposal of the relief workers by Admiral Bradford the Leonldas. which is now discharging her cargo of coal at Port ltoyal, lias been selected as the most suitable one -to dispatch to Martinique, and orders bnve gone forward to load her With supplies and get her under way as won as |KDaslble. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Railroad at Moosic. EVANS BROS., New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. William Douglas died last night at the hospital in Carbondale from Injuries received at Moosic several weeks ago. The deceased was 38 years of age and was employed as a brakeman on the Delaware and Hudson road. While his train was being made up at Moosic. two cars parted suddenly and he fell between them, landing on the rails in front of the wheels. His foot was so badly crushed that amputation was necessary, and he failed to withstand tbo shock caused by the. opera- 1T»e Forty persons rescued from the city are now in the hospitals here. "Princeton"^ 2acK Suit * 46 South Main Street, 127?s 70 PMtston, Pa. Atchison Sugar 128 % In .addition to the. $400,000 In specie already secured, jewels to the value of $200,000 have been taken from the bank at St. Pierre. Atchison prcf 97% 97'* 68% 30 % Knowing the wants of the poople and promptly meeting them has made our store the right store at which to lDe properly clothed. Men's Strictly All Wool Suit, The question of chartering merchant vessels to carry supplies to the desolate iiland now has arisen, but will depend Upon the extent of the voluntary contributions usked for by the president and upon the further re|K»rts of the1 situation In the Island. Car & Foundry Brooklyn Traction B. & O Chcs. & Ohio Chic. & Gt. Western C, M. & St. P C. It. 1. & P Col. F. & I Copper 6814 The Italian consnl at Barbados luis recovered ths» body of his daughter, who was visiting In St. Pierre at the time of the disaster. 66 106 % 47 Lewi* Nixon to Rcnlirnf ing with friends in the organization Mr. Nixon concluded last night that the refusal of the sachems to select Thomas I.. Feltner, his ehoice as grand sachem, meant the end of his usefulness to the organization. Rather than stand by and see former Mayor Van Wyek elected to the place, as Reeins inevitable when the board meets next Monday, he decided to sever Ills connection with tl*' party except as a follower in the ranks, l.ate In the evening lie sent out a telegraphic call to all the incmlicrs of the executive committee to meet in the wigwam at 4 o'clock this afternoon "to consider Important business." Tb» "Important business" will be the receipt of Mr. Nixon's resig- Ncw York. May 14.—After consult 30% 169% 174% 101% Margaret Stokes, the nine-year-old daughter of Clement Stokes of New York, who, w'.tll her mother, a brother, aged four years, and a sister, aged three years, was on the ill fated British steamer Roraima. is in the hospital here. The child Is not expected to live. Two Thousand Dead In St, Vincent. $5.85 SACKS A BROWN. tion. Wood Mantels, Tiling and Chandeliers Beeretary Hay has telegraphed to Consul Ayme to ascertain the conditions on Martinique with regard to the fresh water supply, and if it be found that such water Is needed the tenders at Norfolk and at Key West, Which already are being loaded by orders from Admiral Bradford' In anticipation of need for them, Immediately will sail for the Island. I have sold Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, and would rather be out of coffee and sugar than it. I sold five bottles of it yesterday to threshers that could go no farther, and they are at •work again this moruing.—H. R. Phelps. Plymouth. Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above, the threshers were able to keep on with their work without losing a single day's time. Von should keep a bottle of this remedy in your home. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. No Low of Time. Erie . Louis & Nash Mo. Pacific Col. Southern III. Central nop. Steel ixorl'olk & Western N. Y., O. & W. ... N. Y. Central .... Pennsylvania .... Heading Heading, pref Southern Ry .„ .. Southern Ry.. pref. So. Pacific Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... U. S. Leather .... U. S. Leather, pref. IU. S. Rubber .... U. S. Steel U. S. Steel, pref. Western Union ... Wabasli. pref Union Pacific .... Union Pacific, pref 37% 143% 101 152% 17% 57% 30% 152% 17% 5714 30% It is estimated that the number of deaths on the island of St. Vincent from the volcanic eruption has now reached 2,000. Most of the victims are said to be Carib Indians. » Once in a J I WHili * you will find a person who * ? looks very dressy in a ready- * * made suit. But nine out of * J every ten men who wear eus- • 9 toln made clotliing look well 9 dressed, providing the clothy iiiK h:is lDeen properly cut. It 4 y will lie cut well and will tit A 9 well and give the best of ser- 4 9 vice a.* to apjiearance uiitl 4 !D We-irilif/ jHUvers if made at 4 9 our I'Htablihhmi'nt. Many 4 9 patterns lu re to select from, f 4 ' iuclu ling the new and fash- 4 ■* Lonable cloths. * I Buss, The City Tailor * 9 (Opposite Water St. A Specialty. 33% 157 150 64% 84 37 95% 33 157 15U 64% 84 37 % 95% H. (J. Carpenter would The executive committee of the Red Cross met at the state department at 4 o'clock. There were present General John M. Wilson, vice president: Colonel William H.Michael, Mrs..lolin A.Login, Miss Mabel Boardman, B. H. Warn(*h Miss Clara Sarah Spencer and Secretary Brlggs. The committee took udte of what the president had done in the way of appointing committees to rfccelve contributions and then sent a telegram to the White House to ask the presldeut how they might best aid bim in the distribution. The United States government tug Potomac has left for St. Vincent, where conditions are reported to be worse. be pleased to give you figures on any kind of I.ii Soufrloie. oil St. Vincent, was In full eruption oil .May 10. A stream of stones anil mini lialf a mile wide was then Issuing from the volcano. Stones two inches 111 Cliamotor foil twelve miles away. At Kingstown, the capital of the island, the ashes were two inches deep. Seven hundred dead were reported 011 Sunday, May 11. nation fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S.Mali) heating or plumbing. To PoMpone Mollneax Trial, Old Soldier's Experience, New York. May H.— Former Governor Km 11k S. Black of counsel for Roland K. Mollneux has announce*! that he will ask for a postponement of Mollueux's trial until the first Monday in September, although the district attorney had said he would have the case called for trlnl early next month. In an explanatory statement he says the reason for the contemplated action Is that if the trial lasts through June and July, as It is likely to, there will be danger of illness among the Jury because of the licat in the ill ventilated courthouse and further delay la likely to ensue. He adds that District Attorney Jerome concurs in this view and |aK promised not to oppose the postponement. k M. M Austin, a Civil War veteran, of Winchester, Ind.. writes: "My wife was sick a long time in spite of good doctor's treatment, but was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills, which worked wonders for her health." They always do. Try them. Only 25c. at J. H. Houck's and W. C. Price's, .Pittston, and G. D. Stroh's, West Pittston. Seven estates on the island have been burned to ashes, and it Is authentically reported that two earthquakes occurred there. Offers of assistance for the Martinique sufferers continue to pour in. Or. Klopsch of New York telegraphed the war department, offering to furnish fifty nurses, thirty male and twenty female, and 1,000 barrels of flour, on behalf of a publication he represents. Many other similar messages have been fecei»ed. notably from the Pittsburg chamber of commerce and the mayor of Detroit. A New York coinmission house has offered 1,000,000 ipouiids of rice at cost prli-e. ' Dill* Abo«l la Sail. McDonnell & DOBBIE It Is believed that the submarine cables to St. Vincent have been broken by the disturbances. The present volcanic eruption on St. Ynconl is tliejlrst since ISl'J. Have Your Lawn Mower Sharpened at KR1SES. 35 S. Main. New phone. adds much to the personal appearance of anyone. There is no good excuse for not having them. If nature has been unkind, see the Albany Dentists, 22 N. Franklin St., Wilkesbarre. They will correct the old ones, or make new ones, whichever seems best. They will not cause you pain, aud price will be low. Best set of teeth only $8. Crowns and bridges. $3 up. A Fine Set of Teeth Try MolTatt's baked goods. None bet tor. WE OFFEIt YOU SOMETHING FINE IN CANNED FRUITS. SCENES IN THE DEAD CITY Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main Crown and bridge work. Dr. Schenclc. Dangerous of Neglected. In One flection of SI. Pierre Kvrrjrthlns la Torn an If lDr a Tnrnndo. Burns, cuts and other wounds often become troublesome soreB. Even where delay has aggravated such injuries, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve effcctB a cure. "I had a running sore on my leg thirty years," says H. C. Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind. "After using many remedies, I tried DeWitt's Witch Hasel Salve. A few boxes healed the sore." Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Beware of counterfeits. Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Pittston and West Pittston. 1 gal. can Bust Apples 32o 3 11) can Pears 15c, 18c, 22c 3 111 call Peaches 15c, 18c, 22c 3 lb can Apricots 18c anil 20c 1$ lb can Pineapple 20c London. May 14.—A dispatch to the Regter Tt'legram company from Kort dc Franco. Martinique, says that across to the town of St. I'lcrre is becoming easier, but that the activity of the volcano seems to be increasing. Proper Mastication Unless some unforeseen hitch occurs the United States steamship Dixie, the first real help from the I'nltcd States to be rushed to the aid of the is essential to good health. We can place your diseased and aching teeth in u healthy condition at little cost. If you have a poor set of natural toet'n wc can replace them with a set of artificial teeth that will look well and lit well. New Phone. Dr. Reap. Over Drury'^ FRUITED ICE CREAM. Cost 10 Cents—But worth a dollar a vial. This is the testimony of hundreds who use Dr. Agncw's Liver pills. They are so sure, so pure, so pleasant and easy acting. The demand ADr this popular liver regulator Is so #reat that It is taxing the makers to feep up with It. 100 in a vial, 25c. l'"oi»ale by J. H. Houck. m Wo are now serving Ice Cream with Crushod Fruit at our fountain, and like our «oda water, is tho beat in the city. Trj it. 5 cents. Kane's Pharmicy,30 f& Mt,D And Full Line of Dried Fruits at Very Low Prices. Martinique refugees, will imss out of The scenes within the dead city are strange and grewsome. says the dispatch. In the section of the city known as the Moullege no sign of tire Is visible, bul everything seems to have be?n rent and scattered as though by n tornado. The Iron liedsteads In the hospital are twist Itoiif mi nmrU the Narrows, ill New York harbor. by ,1— for the uufortunate island. Bver since Saturday work 011 the- white auxiliary cruiser just In from * triP hilf around the world was rushed night and day. 'fibo last of the coal necessary to Fresh Eggs and Butter a Specialty Do you need lumber for a sidewalk, or fence posts, rails or to repair your old fence or to build a new one? You will And the bes/ at Der- Rlilmcr * Griffin's. Good News From Heit Loo. Helt Loo. May 13.—Queen Wilhel mlna continue* to improve. 76 SOUTH VAIN STREET, BLANK LEASES for sale, long and ■halt Barms, at uaseue Printing Offlce. Fresh Jersey milk. Mol It's 2 stores, Now phono irno. Promt M1Crcry. ■ fai D ft |
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