Pittston Gazette

              a ? x-y ■v.: V ' « z. ■ 9|l VrflD ) WKFCKLY KHTAHLI8HKD 1850. rCfln. 1 daily est. uv theo. hart isaa. P1TTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, HAY 20, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPY: I g* JM JSfTjB FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° CUBA'S BIRTH BF FREEDOM GOLIAD'S DEATH LIST, 8T. VINCENT DESOLATE were thrown from their horses by nil electrlenl shock, but persisted in their Investigations of the crater. It it the fliving of Bood Values That Has Built Up Our Large Business. One Hundred and Twenty-three Killed by Sunday's Tornado. "St. Pierre will never be inhabited again. No attempt will bo made to reclaim or rebuild what was less than two weeks ago the most beautiful and picturesque city In the West Indies." Gollam, Texas, May 20.—The latest estimate of the loss of life resulting from Sunday's cyclone places the number of (lead at 123. Besides, 176 were injured. Some of the Injured will probably die. Forty-five negroes were found dead In one heap after the storm had passed. The work of caring for the wounded is progressing satisfactorily. s Study These Prices: CHILDREN'S HAT8 med Believed That La Soufriere Remain Active. Republic Inaugurated Today. TAKEN TO QUEBEC. nicely trim* ....48o Greene and Gaynnr Removed on Ha- A large assortment ofLADIES' FANCY BELTS, for 15o Mnntreal. May 20.—Colonel Gaynor nnd Captain Greene have won the first skirmish in the tight against extradition to the United States, and again the two men are in the old city of Quebec, where they believe proceedings to force them to return to the United States to answer the charge of defrauding the United States government can be successfully fought. bvaa Corpna. SUFFERINGS OF AFFLICTED 200 pieces BLACK VELVET RIBBON, different widths, special a piece 10c Dallas. Tex., May 20.—The latest reports from ijolltKl by telephone are to the effect that lllli ore dead and 100 wounded, the majority negroes, as the result of Sunday's storm. The ouslncss section was not roue-lied, the town Is now under military rule, i lie newspaper men on the ground are assisting in the burial of the dead and relieving the injured. GREAT REJOICING Three Thousand Are Being Housed LADIES' FANCY LACE HOSE, all colors, a pair 15c LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUNBONNETS, each 19c 1 lot FANCY RIBBONS, No. 40, only 10c a yard. and Fed by the Government — Dis tress Must Last for Some Months to Secretary Hay Issues Notice to the Powers that Cuba Come. ■" """M "W Last night at 10 o'clock a special train on the Canadian 1'ncitlc arrived from Quebec with High Constable dale mid assistants on board Armed with a writ of habeas corpus. They not into a rati and drove to the Montreal jnil. to which institution Gaynor and Greene had been committed by Judge I.afontaine.durlng thcafternoon. The stay of tiie high constable in the Jail was of very short duration. Evidently Governor Vallee and his guests awaited Ills coming, for in n short time Gale reappeared. accompanied by Governor Vallee and Messrs. Gaynor and Greene. A quick drive was made to the Place Vigor station, and an hour nfter the arrival of the special train it departed with the much sought fugitives from the American courts on hoard. Kingstown, St* Vincent, May 20. — The continued heat thrown off by the lava prevents any one approaching the volcanic mountain. ' A nice assortment LAWNS for, a yard .. of FIGURED 5c is Now an Independent Government — Governor Wood Hands the Reins of Government Over to Palma and Sails for the United States. The courthouse find private residences are being utilized tc care for the injured and for preparing the dead for burial. LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS, a new assortment, for 50c The tornado came from southeast at 3 o'clock in the afternoon without warning. The wires are badly demoralized, and the details are necessarily slow. From the sea the estates of Wnlliliou and Itlchmond present a scene of desolation. The.v are bereft of vegetation, and all the buildings on them have been destroyed. No living being is seen, and no sound of any kind is beard. Small' jets of steam Issue at intervals from various spots on the plantations as a warning to visitors, und the few courageous persons who have approached the locality have found the earth there to be too hot to venture onward. LADIES' LAWN WASH SUITS, excellent value, for a suit ..$1.98 LADIES' SUMMER VEST8 from 5c UP. T-argo size GLASS WATER PITCHER The property damage Is heavy, as the first estimate did not take into account the number of houses .which were wrecked. Photo by Purdy, Boston. • t !•'D-. i ik» r"i«fc)sl7 I GLASS TUMBLERS, very neat patterns; special, 2 for So » MISS ELLEN M. STONE. flip not oil missionary, who lectures in the Ncsbltt theater, Wilkoslmrro, this evening, on her captivity among brigands in Macedonia. Fully 125 residences were blown to pieces or so badly daniaged that.they cannot be repaired. With the damage done in the surrounding country, the loss is now estimated at $100,000. CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK RIBBED HOSE, In all sizes, per pair. .10o PROCLAMATION OF TRANSFER. Washington, May 20.— Secretary Hay, of the Department of State, today sent to the ambassadors and ministers of the United States all over the world the following official announcement of the formal transfer of the government of Oil' a : "I am directed b.v the President to inform you that the military occupation of the island of Cuba by the United States lias this day ceased and that an independent government, republican in form, has been inaugurated there under the Presidency of His Excellency, Senor Don Toinas Estrada Palnia. You •are instnicted to convey this information through appropriate channels to the government yon are accredited." The volcano was apparently quiet Thursday until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. At'this hour n distinct discharge of steam occurred, and a bulky white cloud issued from the extreme right of the mountain, verifying the belief that a new crater had been formed on the windward side. It Is presumed that La Soufrlere will in the future remain active. The surrounding country will then be uninhabitable. The earth in that locality is covered with volcanic dust several feet In depth. It pays to buy at the LIST OF DEAD IS INCREASING lteports from the country show no lives were lost, though a number of houses were blown to pieces and stock was killed. A list of the injured cannot be obtained, but so far as known only three persons are hurt, none fatally.lliilf an hour Inter tlie rtjgular trnin for Quebec departed, having on board Uoiutld Mac-AInster and Chief Carpenter. They went to answer the writ of haheaH corpus served on Carpenter. Incidentally Mr. Mac-Master will use ail his efforts to see that Covernor Vallee returns ills prisoners to the Montreal jail. The question as to whether he shall do so or not depends entirely upon the legality of the arrest. The ease will come up in Quebec today. People's Store, SjptckcclUA V The iilua that proper Spectacles iiml Eyeglasses a 10 an expensive luxury lias born exploded a long time ago— at any rate since wo have introduced our Special Eyeglasses with tlie services of an expert optician for S1.00 H. 6. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WIIKESBARRE. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 13 SOUTH MMN S TWEET, Two Hundred and Fifty Killed In Mine Explosion. LOUBET AT CRONSTADT. |JIV Is the time to make I ■■ your dollfirtfr-reach ■ ■ W as far as you cait. After a Reception by the Municipality He Meets the Czar. The loss as a result of the volcanic eruption includes not only the present crops of the Island, but cultivation will be Impeded for some years to come. CronstaiH. May 20.—The French fleet hearing President l.oubet and suite were met at sea this morning by the municipal council of Cronstadt, In a chartered steamer. The mayor offered the customary bread and salt which the distinguished visitor smilingly tasted. After the reception by the municipality. President Lou bet was conducted aboard the Imperial yacht Alexandria, where lie was met by the Czar. The yacht took the party to Pcterhof. whence they preceded to Tsar koesla, where the Ozarina welcomed the French President. I.ater, f.oubet visited the Ilawager Km press at ('astie Catsc.hina. 100 BODIES RECOVERED. ALFONSO REVIEWS ARMY. Wc Can Help You. Another ICrniitlun Feared. The PoiDnln«*e HhIIm Htm With "Lona Live the Klnii." Relief Party Succeeds in Entering the Serious tears are entertained that another eruption will occur at the foot of the volcano, where steam is continually issuing from small Assures. This locality is cracked all over. Madrid, May 20.—Almost the entire population of .Madrid assembled along the 1'asco del l'rado and Pnseo de ltecoletos, the grand boulevards of Madrid, to witness the great military review.Workings, Which Are Not Now ort Fire—Pathetic Scenes at the Mouth The strange color and the great depth of the new Inlet of the sea on the Wiilllhoti estate Imply that an eruption occurred there and that a new crater has been formed which extends from the land into the sea. of the Shaft. The weather was' beautiful, tiraml stands had been erected at a central point on the line of march, and from these the queen mother, members of tile royal family, the diplomats and members of the eortcs witnessed the march past of 14,0(10 soldiers. The entire garrison of Madrid, several regiments front the provinces and the na VIII detachment which had been brought to Madrid especially for the occasion took part In the procession. Coal Creek, Tenn., May 20.—The superintendent of the Fraterville mine says the number of men in tiie mine when tiie explosion occurred yesterday was 250. Rescuing parties are working as rapidly as possible. I'p to noon In day, loo dead bodies had been taken out. Not a single survivor of the disaster has been found. Best Patent Flour, per bbl. ..$4.50 Or. Sugar, 20 lbs for 1.00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb... Strictly Fresh Eggs, per tloz ArlD. Coffee, jier lb.  Lion Coffee, per lb ./. Moca and Java Coffee, lb. can 5 lb. crock Preserves  I! lb. crock Preserves .»  o lb. crock Jelly  .'i lb. crock Jelly  The sufferings of the afflicted demaud more consideration than the loss of life. The torture of the victims was indescribable. Many of them were literally roasted. A further shipment of medical appliances, food and bedding lias arrived here. Three thousand of the afflicted are being housed and fed by the government, and the distress ou the island of St. Vincent must last for boiiic months to come. .11, .11 .25 .40 .28 .28 .20 ARRIVAL OF THE CAULOIS. Bore Distinguished French Visitors Norfolk. Va.. May 20.—T11;■ French cruiser Guultns, bearing the distinguished delegation that France selected to represent her at the unveiling of the Kochaniheau monument in Washington on May 21. passed ihe copes early this morning. It was accompanied by the United States flagship Olympia and the battleships Kearsarge and Ala hnma. All of the vessels proceeded lip the Chesapeake to Annapolis. Who Will Attend Dedication. I\no*vllli\ Tenn., May 20.—Informalion Just received from c'oal (.'reek. Tcnn., when* tin- terrible explosion of gas occurred. says' tin- rescue party has entered the 1'iatervllle mine. E.'- fry man within it is dead. The list of dead will I'Mcli between 175 and - J."D. Tilt* work of recovering tlie bodies lias begun. PALMA INAUGURATED. King Alfonso, in the uniforiii of n captain general and mounted Upon a handsome bay charger, left the palace at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. He was accompanied by CleneraI Weyler, the IMike of Cumin light, the representative of Kill); Edward at the ceremonies attendant on tlie attaining by the king of his majority; tlie (irand Duke Vladimir. the Russian representative, and other princes and a suit of staff ottl- HIGH GRADE GROCERIES Governor Wood Formally Transfers Control of the Island. Havana, May 2d.—The Itcpnblle of Cuba Is now a reality, and as sue.) will expect recognition from the powers of the world. The Inauguration of the new government was the greatest day in the history of Havana. The weather was magnificent. Great crowds of visitors thronged the capital city, which was in holiday attire. The decorations on stores, residences and public build Ings were most lavish and beautiful. T!De '•Stars anil Stripes of the United States and the flag of the Hew republic wrre everywhere entwined, in rccog nition of the part the Americans,took In securing independence for the is land. Shortly'after 11 o'clock, I'resi dent-elect Paimn and his escort ar A sail story is related by a hid of fourteen years who lived ill a Village culled Overland, which was demolish ed. Ills father, mother and nine brothers and sisters were killed by the burning eruption. The boy heard nothing of them, and two days after the disaster he went to Overland in search of bis family, lie found them all dead, and, without assistance, he dug a trench and buried them. We also have the best values in the city in Shoes and the Lowest Prices, (live ns a call. In our lilies we are the lowest in price, with quality guaranteed. Prices RigHt. Oiit of the large number of men and boys who went lo work yesterday morning developments show that only one is alive, and lie is so badly injured that lie cannot live. This man is William Morgan, au aged Englishman, who was u road man in tlie'inine and was blown out of the entrance liy the force of the explosion. One hundred and seventy-live miners were checked in for work by the mine lioss. In addition to these were boys who acted as helpers and drivers, road men and  el's to the number of perhaps fifty. LOOK, READ AND BUY. THE WEATHER, cers. His majesty rode to tlie I'aseo de Recoietos, where the troops were drawn till. As tin' king passed down the line the soldiers greeted him with hearty cheering. He then took up a position at the side of tile grand stand where his mother was seated. The march past began at once and lasted for an hour and a half. All the branches of the Spanish army were included in the procession of the grand review. . ISest Superlative Flour $4.50 Washington, May 20.—Pair tonight; cooler in the interior; probably frost in the northern portion; fresh north 'JO His Sugar. . .. Potatoes, per lm l.(K) 1.00 EVANS BROS., Fancy Creamery Butter FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. erly winds. PRENTIS' BODY FOUND Sweet Or»Dhges. ..20c to 85c dozen Bermuda Onions, ipiart.... He Onion Sets, ipiarts t'gr.... 25c Harden Forks 05c Garden Ifoes 25c (iarden- Hakes 25c Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Colfees 46 South Main Street, Plttaton, Pa. Connal Will lie Interred at Fort tie New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 2G Miners' Hank building. New York, May 20.—The World publishes tlie following dispatch from Fort de France: 'The body of the lata Thomas T. I'rentis, the American consul who perished with his family at St. i'lerre, has been recovered by Consul Ayine. The body will be Interred here with military honors, Frnnee Willi Military llonom, rivtd at Governor Wood's palace. The houses along t!D» route were filled With people and the streets were jammed Wild cheers greeted the president ev ciywhere. At the palace. I'alma war. fleeted by Governor Wood and staff The hall was lillecl with notables whi n Governor Wood formally handed over the reins of government to the duly constituted President of the new te public. The ccemony of transfer was very simple. President Pa Una made a little speech. In which lie thanked the Americans for their good offices, and stated that Cubans everywhere were everlastingly grateful for what the United States had accomplished in their behalf. At 12 o'clock, noon, the Stars and Stiipes were hauled down from the palace and the Cuban banner raised amid salutes from the warships in tlie harbor. Alter this. General Wood anil the American ofllecrs and troops with the exception of eight conipanic of artillery, which are to remain in Cuba Indefinitely for the protection of the Island, went aboard steamers in the harbor and sailed for the United Stktes. New York, May 20. 1902. Open. Clos. 127'/, 127% The men had not been at work long before the terrible explosion occurred. There was a fearful roar, and then flames shot from the entrance and the air shafts. News of the disaster spread like wiidtlre. but as soon as possible two rescuing parties were started in, one at the main entrance, the other through Thistle mine, which adjoins and In which no men were at work, 'lhe Thistle party was unable to make any headway, as the gas stifled the workers. The l'ratcrvllle party went fully two miles under the earth, until a htoivy fall of slate was encountered. At this barrier men worked like demons, hoping against hope that those beyond might be safe. Hm-ucra Stopped l»D Harrier. GOOD START IN THE feii: Sugar .. Aachbon 7S'.i 78% 07% Lonilon, Mny liO.—It is thought at Brussels, says The Times' correspond out in that city, that an announcement in Amsterdam of tlie breakdown of the South African peace negotiations is devoid of serious foundation. The Pa triote publishes extracts from a letter from ni Transvaal correspondent. It says that peace will l»c declared oil May 2."», the final conditions including limited autonomy under a British protectorate and amnesty for prisoners, except Cape rebels. The Iloer i'onferenee, Atchison, prof Copper .. .. 07'i 118 BRENNAN & ROBERTS Car and Foundry Tirnokl.vn Traction II. & O  fiXSj, 20», Cli "Tlirci1 robbers of the dead have been shot by the soldiers at St. Pierre. They were killed when caught ill tlie net of stripping valuables from dead bodies. Corner IVTain and Thomas Streets, Next .to Eagle Hotel. Chen, & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C„ M. & St. I'  C.. K. I. & P  Col. F' & I  Ejflo  Rrie, pref  i.ouis. & Nash  Manhattan Kl  Met. Traction  Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern .»... Illinois Centr.il ... lor,'. "Consul Ay me has been ordered by tlie state department at Washington to supervise tlie distribution of tlie suppiles sent by tlie t'nitcd States government, the New York board of trade, 27% HiS'« 171 OS7- Outing Hats 3t;C4 "The authorities here say that enough supplies have Come to supply all needs unless there should be another eruption and tlie island further devastated. We have just received the latest designs in Outing and Shirt Waist Hats, prices for this week 98 cts., $1,25, $1.40, $1,08. Leghorn Hats 137': 131 1 -17 !»S% Italtimorc. May -H). Hear Admiral W. S. Schley was the guest of himur at the minimi 11ii-i11C■ nl' the German Orpliau asyluui. The admiral was accompanied from Washington by a commit tee ut' the ticrinauln club. Alter luncheon lio vwas driven In Oarley park, where lu* addressed persons. Congressmen W'nngcr of Pennsylvania ivud Wachter of this city also spoke. The admiral is now the guest of General l-'ellx Agnus at Nucirema, his country home. Sell ley Caiie«t of (aerinann, All day long the rescuers toiled at the slate obstruction, and not until fi o'clock in the evening did they force an entrance through it. I'p to that hour only live dead bodies had been recovered, and hope was still high that many within were safe. The hopes of the living were doomed, however, for when once the rescuers could enter and proceed they walked through a continuous tomb of death. There was not a feign of life. Every man had perished, they ' "iieved. although all the rooms have not as yet been entered. , OS's "Six hundred bodies were burned by the soldiers mill tile burying parties ut St. Pierre yesterday. The cremation of the bodies will continue as rapidly us the conditions will ullow. . Insures a safe finish. There isn't any doubt about keeping pace with tin* step of time £f we ure active. Here you fiml the best of clothing for present 20% Beautifully trimmed with flowers and mull, at 4!tc and Ci8c; worth double. Hep.- Steel 17'., Norfolk a Western N. Y.. O. & W  N. Y. Central  "There has been no further eruption of Mont l'elce since Sunday morning, ulthough the smoke continues to pour out of the crater and the volcanic dust still falls at intervals. AV. WALDMAN needs, Pennsylvania  Heading  Heading, pref. ... Southern Ity. ... Southern fly., pit I ill 'i 19 South Main St. 82% Young Men's Suits Woud'a 1'Bnt Day In C'ul»u. 3«'s "The people here ami elsewhere on tlie northern portion of the Island were greatly frightened Saturday niglit and Sunday morning at the signs of renew ed aetivity of the volcano, hut they are quieting down now. and the excitement has greatly abated. Swell fabrics cut on the very latest patterns, serge lined, at S8.00, $10,00, $12.00, $15.00 Havana, May it).—The last day of the American occupation of (' III III was devoted by Governor General Wood anil lljs staff to clearing their desks of ottl eial business and to arranging tlie liual details of the evacuation. The palace was fairly besieged all day by ihiportunate persons appealing for some last favor before the curtain drops. There was also a constant stream of callers to say a formal farewell, as the Span- Jnh people are great sticklers for eti quette In such matters. Major Punn and Captain Carpenter, aids to (Jen eral Wood, were busy all day returning the official visits of the otlh-ers of warships in the harbor and the members of the consular corps. So. Pacific .. Teltn. O. ti I. Texas Pacific Uit.'-H •I IK. •14% c:)1, 401, 13 D4 Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Four- MCDONNELL & D0BBIE teen Years of Suffering. Right dead bodies were first recovered, and these Were sent to Coal Creek. Twenty-six more were so'ui found. They Were not disfigured beyond idetititii/ition. and each corpse as it was borne from the mouth of the gigantic Until) was surrounded by eager crowds of relatives of the men who were entombed. ' Thirty-four Hoillm I'niiitC] l1. S. Leather S. Leather IT. S. Rubber 1'. S. Steel . . . rheumatism for fourteen years," says Josh Edgar, of Cerniantown, Cal. "1 was able to be around, but constantly suffered. 1 tried everything I could hear of ami at last was told to try Chamberlain's I'aln llalni. which I did and was immediately relieved and in a short time was cured, and I am happy to say it has not since returned." Why not use this liniment and gi t. well? It is for sale by all dealers on a guarantee. I have been afflicted with sciatic pref lli',6 3»% s:!% "Mayor Ferdinand ('lore, the man who witnessed the destruction of St. Pierre from Morne Itouge and who narrowly escaped from the (loomed city with his family only an Inuir before it was destroyed, has succeeded in reaching thi' mouth of the crater on Mont 1'elee. Knglneer tie Chancel accompanied him with scientific instruments. Your money back for the asking if your not thoroughly sat- Hi'/j 40% !inD4 WE OFFER YOU SOMETHING FINE IN (JANNED Fill ITS. isfied l'. S. Steel, pref Western Union Wahasli, pref. . Wabash, com, . 4:1';, Gilroy & TigFie, 1 gal. can Best Apples pref io;t'4 The i'ratervllle mine' is located in Anderson county, Tenn. It is owned by the Coal Creek Coal company, of which Major K. C. Camp of this city is president and general manager. This Is tile oldest mine In the (UtaI Creek district, having been opened in 1S70. A large area has been developed and worked. The Coal Creek coal seam is struck by this mine, the hard and tenacious top averaging four and one bait' feel in .thickness. The Water! ille mine has always been considered one of the safest mines in the Coal Creek belt. . ,  .'5 11) can Pears l{ 11) call Pearlies. .'i lb can Apricots 1J lb call Pineapple And Full Lino of Dried Fruits at Yerv Low Prices. 15c, 18c, 22o Mc, lHc, 22c . 18c and 20c 20c Clothiers, Hatters & Furnishers Cor. Main and Broad St. "They returned safely from their perilous trip, and M. Clere said that the crater Is on tlie windward side of the Island nearest St. l'lerrc. It Is crescent shaped and measures 1.170 feet, or about a quarter of a mile, in circumference.Htlea, N. Y.. May 20.—Joseph Porter, clerk of Oneida county, committed suicide today, inhaling illuminating gas in a hotel bedroom. Suicide of a County Clerk. 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 .1. H. lioucli's and W. Q. Price's, Pittston. and O. D. Stroll's, West Plttston. / Old Soldier's Experience. Chaplain Milburn Injured. Washington* May 20.—Rev. Williain tlie blind chaplain of the ■ate, suffered a severe injury this For WEDDINGS C|AWA.. | For FUNERALS rlU"Url * Frosli and Butter a Specialty Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J. B.CARPENTER.exeter IT. IKTII IOII. Pari French Premier Resigns. May 20.—Premier YVahiock- Rosseau has decided to resign the port, folio, but will remain in office until the new cabinet is constituted. '•'I'lu' lake at the mouth of the orate lias Ui«mD|iWiriKl. They saw 'no lava, but small lUsiires were emitting vapor 1,000 feet below the crater. While going to the eapitol. Vagon ran over Ills foot, crushing ie toes' badly. 76 SOOTH VAIN STREET. "llliou reaching the top the two men New phono 5060. Prompt delivery.