Pittston Gazette

              15 ■ «« ' * . . '1-rv. SSjm •C t- ■s TWO CKNTH A COPY; ( ft PAGES. FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ■ 9II VFJIII J WBKKLY BHTABLIHHED 1950. 3*u Ftfln. i DAILY EST. by TtlEO. UAHT 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, HAY 24, 1902. Always The Cheapest MINE CLAIMS MORE VICTIMS A NEW CRATER FORMING. IN HONOR OP ROCHAMBEAU Another Ontbnrat of Mont Pele® SjacctocLa V &ytejlci44c4 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 Special Eyeglasses with the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. 6. SHUPP'S Expert Oplieian, 36 W. MARKET, WILKEIIARRE. Fort de FrHnce, Martinique, May 24. —It Is reported on seemingly reliable authority that a new crater la forming at AJOupa Bouillon, which lies on the side of the mountain opposite to 8t. Pierre, with Its northern face toward the Atlantic. A huge tissure Is snld to have opened there which is vomiting gases and volcanic matter similar to those thrown out from the crater at the summit.Feared—People Still Fleelnv. : ••• \' v 'Xv\ mm 4Hm WmV; v ..x-v.v ■■■D •D . -. 0vsn , ; - ■ ' ; ; ;■■ ■ IS It's easy for you to figure the savings here when such values as these are offered to you. White and colored washable Suabonnets, for Statue Unveiled in Washington This Morning. TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. ... iliiil^^ A GIFT FROM FRANCE. i,sc Each White enamel Curtain Poles with fixture:, for The volcano Is now throwing- off large quantities of ashes. These fell upon boats which were coming to Fort de France yesterday nnd prevented them from approaching the shore nearer than ten miles. Even at this distance their decks were rapidly covered with ashes. Impressive Ceremonies Mark the Un & OVER 100 KILLED veiling—A Distinguished Throng in io Cents Attendance — Addresses by Cam- ill!! D ' •• .x Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, excellent quality and all sizes, for aac a Garment But Twenty-Nine of the Men bon, Porter and Lodge. n\ •. The indications seem to point to another volcanic outburst shortly, but of course nothing can be positively predicted. The AJoupe Bouillon crater may act as a safety valve, but the meager reports obtainable here conlirra the Indications of Increased activity. Washington, May 24.—The Btatue of Count Roehambeau. the French general. presented by the French government to the United States and crectcd on the mall between the Capitol and the White House, was uuveilcd this morning. Early In the day, the military began to assemble, under command of General Young, president of the army war college. iDcploycd around the stands surrounding the new statue were: French seamen from the warship Uaulols. which brought over the French commissioners to the unveiling. accompanied by a band; a battalion of United States engineers; a battalion of United Statea seamen and marine-., accompanied by the famous Marine band; a squadron of cavalry; a battery of artillery; a company of hospital corps; a brigade of the District of Columbia infantry. The French visitors were given places of honor under the roof of the President's pa vilion. In the audience that witnessed the unveiling were members of the cab inet. high officers of the army and navy, nearly all of the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, besides many officials of the government.Escaped. Ladies' Summer Corsets, made of fine quality net, big value. For a5c Boys' Washable Duck Suits, with deep sailor collar, for A HEARTRENDING SCENE. All Is quiet here. Tlie French cruiser Trige Is engaged In limiting the relief supplies which she brought here from New Orlenns. ;\M 45C Suit Shaft Where Disaster Occurred Long Considered 0:ie case of children's Ribbed Summer Vests, for HIGH GRADE GROCERIES Up to the present nearly 2,000 tons of supplies from the United States have been placed In the governor's bands. The people, however, are still more deslroiiR of transportation out of the Island than of any other relief which can be offered them. HI V ■: 4c Bach Dangerous Because of Gas and Dust—Cause of the Calamity Not Known. Our display of fine Wash Goods, Ladies' ShirtWaists, Belts, Ladies' Neckwear cannot be excelled and all at very moderate prises. Prices RigKt. Another large pnrty from Fort de France, nhmherhiB nearly l,."DnO pfopie, left here last evening for Trinidad nnd other places. LOOK. READ AND BUY. People's Store, Vancouver. B. C., May 24.—One of ♦he most terrible mine disasters in the history of tlie frequent accidents In British Columbia has occurred In the Crow's Xest Coal company's mines at Fernle, B. C. Over 100 men are either dead or Imprisoned in the mine, and little hope Is pntertalned of rescuing any who may yet be nllve. Fernie is 300 miles up country, and the limited telegraph facilities have not enabled complete details of the disaster to be sent out. A special from Fernle sr.ys that the management has a list of l.'M men who are known to have been in the mine, and there were probably others. Of these only twenty-four are known to be safe. It Is feared that few If any of the remaining 100 are now alive. This desertion of Fort de France has resulted In the disorganization of many trades. Many have been compelled to close their stores because their employees are among those who have fled the city. Best Superlative. Flour $4.50 IS SOUTH MAIM 8TWEET, '20 lbs Sugar Potatoes, per bit 1.00 1.00 Fancy Creamery Butter.... '26c Sweet Or»nges . ..20c to 35c dozen Bermuda Onions, cjuart.... 8c Onion Sots, 3 quarts for.... 25c ■■ Jfc BAJV Is the time to make I ■■ your dollars reach IW WW as far as you can. London, May 24. The Kingstown (St. Vincent I correspondent of The Dally Mail, cabling under date of May 22. says: "I have just returned from visiting the leeward side of the Island. La Soufrlere is still very active. Lava Is streaming Into the sea, while clouds of sulphurous smoke, extending for miles, obscured the land and compelled us to steam seaward at full speed. We rescued 120 Caiibs from Cura. twentythree miles from here. We saw another crater between La Soilfriere. and Chateau Relalr emitting stones and also smaller vents elsewhere. The food of the peasantry Is ruined, and everywhere the Island is blighted for fruit and vegetables. 'Cuttle are being shipped to other islands for pasturage. The laborers In the sugar districts have killed their horses for food and are now dying from diseases of the intestines caused by the lava dust." St. Vincent Volrnno Active, Garden Forks (i5c Promptly at, 11 o'clock a hush fell' uporD the throng, while Rev. Dr. Stafford. rector of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church, in this city, prayed for the blessing of Clod on the two na tlons interested in the exercises of the day. anjl that peace and concord would continue between them. President Roosevelt followed with an address of welcome to the guests. Countess d'e Rochambeau then loosened the veil that hid the statue from view, and ns the folds fell, revealing the graceful outlines of the memorial._the. musicians played "The Marsellaisc." while cheer after cheer from the assembled throng rent the air. Addresses were delivered by M. Jules Ca'mbon, French ambassador to the United Stales; General Horace Porter, United States ambassador to France, and Senator l.odge. At the conclusion of the addresses, the French hand rendered Garden Hoes 25c " Garden llakes Full line of Hammocks, 75c and lip Try our Teas and Coffees '25c We Can Help Yon. ji.;.•■•/.D:•.. av»vj BRENNAN & ROBERTS ROCHAMBEAU STATUE UNVEILED AT WASHINGTON TODAY. Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eajjle Hotel. What caused the explosion lias not yet been definitely ascertained. Many of the miners were ignorant foreigners, and one of the mine shafts was always more or less gaseous. It Is reported In Fernle that the explosion resulted from the use by a careless Italian of an open or naked lamp. Another theory Is that a miner struck a match, exploding the gas. which was •almost always present In N'o. 2 shaft. true cause of the disaster will probably not be positively ascertained, for'it Is doubtful if any man who knows will ever reach the outer air alive or be able to tell the tale. Cnme of E|{llflHlon t nknonn, DEATH CLAIMS PAUNCEFOTE. REVIEW OF TRADE. Mining; Strike Threatens to Cripple Other Vndnatrlea. STRIKE NEWS Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. .14.50 Now York. May 24.-R. G. Dun A Co.*8 weekly review of trade says: Or. 20 lbs for Best Dairy Butter, per lb Strictly Fresh Ekks, per (ioz Arb. Coffee, per lb  ... 1.00 .26 .18 .11 Wb 1i;ivo reduced all our Hats on account' of the strike. tiritish Ambassador Passed Many minor labor controversies hnve been settled, but tho situation in tho anthracite coal region has assumed n more serious aspect. Far from making overtures toward an agreement, both sides are preparing for a stubborn struggle. The next crisis will occur on June 1!, when pump forces will stop work unless their demands are granted. Not only the miners, but most railway and mercantile employees in the vicinity of the mines, are Idle, and manufacturing plants at other points using hard eoal l'or fuel must' soon suspend operations. Ill bright contrast to tills adverse influence is the progress made ill agricultural regions, where bad news Is the exception. Ladies' Shirt Waist and Outing Ilats, special price 98c. Clearing Hale of Flowers at 10c per bunch.' Lion Coffee, per lb  Moca and Java Coffee, lb. can 5 lb. crock Preserves  lb. crock Preserves  5 lb. crock Jelly  3 lb. crock Jelly  .11 .25 Away Today. ■w .28 .28 .20 Children'!} Trimmed Leghorns at (18 cents. THE DAY IN CONGRESS. END WAS NOT UNEXPECTED "The Star-Spangled Banner." General Rrugerc. commander of tin- army of France, followed with complimentary remarks. and Bishop Satterlee dismissed tlio audlencc with a brief ben edict ion. President Roosevelt then reviewed the troops and the day's ceremonies were at an end. M. WALDIUAN The explosion took i)lnee In No. 2 shaft of the mine, being repented in a few seconds In No. H, with which it was connected. The two shafts In which ithe explosion occurred are situated 011 Con I creek, about six miles from V'ernle. No. 2 lias always been considered the more dangerous of the two, being dry, dusty and gaseous. Recently the dangerous conditions which liad hitherto prevailed in No. 2 tunnel had been greatly modified and Improved. New fans were installed, furnishing an excess of air with 40 per cent reserve. Senator Dnhoia on I*lilll|Dplne Bill. Reply by Mr. Beverlilite. AVe also have the best values in the city in Shoes and the Lowest Prices. Give us a call. In our lines we are the lowest in price, with quality guaranteed. Washington, May 24.—A temperate and carefully prepared speech was delivered In the senate yesterday on the Philippine bill by Mr. Dubois (Ida,). He con lined himself almost entirely to a discussion of the commercial and in dnstrial aspects of the Philippine question, his purpose being to show that it would be a disadvantage to tlie people of this country to retain the islands. He Had Been III for More Than a Year 19 South Main St. Very Succcscful as a Diplomat and Williams & McAnulty, Popular as a Gentleman—Roosevelt Tenders Sympathy, harvard Wins From Yale at Tennis. Washington, May 21—At 5.30 o'clock tliis morning. Sir Julian I'auncofotc, ambassador from Great llritain to the United States government, passed away at the official residence of the ambassador in this city, l ord I'auucq fote had been in ill health for more than a year, and his death was not unexpected, lie was 71 years of age. Wall Papart, Carpels, Draparlts. PAINTS AND OILS +  New Haven. Conn.. May 21.—liar vard won In the tennis match with Yale, taking live out of six matches in singles during the morning play. As only three matches in doubles remain to be played this afternoon, Harvard cannot be defeated, having already taken live out of nine matches. No change is reported in the Iron and steel situation, former conditions merely becoming intensified by the threatened decrease in supplies of fuel and the labor controversies in certain branches of the industry. With stocks utterly Inadequate to meet requirements, it dues not help matters to curtail production. Vet this seems unavoidable.Industrious Mine Workers making Improvement at their homes will find h full supply of Miied Paints and Oils here, * EVANS BROS., "This government's activity In the Philippines," he said, "would also serve to arouse China from iter lethargy, and, once aroused, the dragon would devour the trade of the world." ('all aud we will introduce to you a liue that In worthy of your attention.46 South Main Street, Pittaton, Pa. Na From all available sources assistance Is being rushed to the scene of the calamity, but there Is little hope for the rescue of any of the entombed men. Already the work of liberation has been begnn, and eight bodies have been taken from the mine. The presence of coal damp makes the work of rescue very dangerous and is seriously hindering the efTorts of the workers. These are the outlines of a most heartrending calamity, the only disaster which has occurred In Rrlttsh Columbia exceeding it in magnitude being the death of 157 men in Wellington mine eighteen years ago. All earnest and forcible reply to Mr. Dubois was made by Mr. Beveridge (Ind.), who contended that the development of China's resources would be of advantage in trade and commerce to the United States, as the industrial development of other nations had been. Lord Paimcefote was appointed am bassador in lSttl!. and lias held the potion ever since, with great satisfaction to botli his own government and that to which he was accredited, lie had done much to bring about the new era 70 North Main Straat, Plttston. THE WEATHER tjulet conditions have prevailed in the cereal markets, with only a moderate volume of option transactions and fractional changes in quotation. For WEDDINGS C|AWAr« ! For FUNERALS rlWWOI* i Washington, May 24.—Showers and thunder storms tonight; cooler In the northern part; Sunday, probably fair. y & D '* Just wli.it you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason- Failures lor tlio week numbered 102 in the United States neulnst 18() lust ynnr and 12 In Canada against 22 last Thorough instruction. Low tuition rate* Graduates sec tiro beat (tosltionB. Home are now drawing salaries of $1,200, $1,600 and $1,800- Mauv In five and si* months qualify them selves to All i»oBltlons which pay $50 and $60 per month at the start. The attention of AMBITIOUS young people is solicited. Positions furnished, tteud for circulars. BUCK & WHITMORE, SCRANTON. The house devoted the day to private pension bills and to a few other minor Dnke Pinna Cotton Mill Trnat able price. (new phone) l-B-CARPENTER,muR ST. EXETE* IORO. measures. Charlotte. N. C„ May 24. J. B. Duke, president of the American Tobacco company, lias placed orders in New England for machinery for a million dollar cotton mill. Duke's plant will be located at Great Falls, 011 the Catawba river. In Chester county, S. C. It will be known as Krwln Cotton Mill No. 2, and W. A. Krwln of Durham will he president. The Dukes now own in the south enough valuable water power to run 1,000.000 cotton spindles. X B. Dulte Is quoted as saying that the only way to effect a trust of southern mills is to put up enough money to buy them all out. J • year Cliallenice Open to Americana, Hiifffiloen For the Yellowstone. London, May 24.—R. S. Sievief. the owner of Sceptre, informed a representative of The Dally Mail in the course of an interview that the challenge he recently issued to run Sceptre against any other horse at weight for age and sex for $."i0.000 at from one and a quarter to one and tliree-qnarter miles over any accepted course is Open to Americans and that they can if they like make a match now, depositing $10,(XM) forfeit for a race next year. "Washington. May -4. The secretary of the interior has submitted to congress an estimate of $30,001) for the purchase of buffaloes for Yellowstone National park. There are twenty Ave or twenty-six buffaloes already there scattered about the mountains, but it is proposed to establish a now herd wliieto will 1D£ brought from Montana and corralled near one of the public highways. a MAGNET Dlntre«*lnic Scene., GOOD START The scene In the neighborhood of the mouth of the tunnel Is distressing in the extreme, and all the more so as It Is utterly impossible at this time to hold out any hope to the women, whose eries are for entombed husbands and fathers and brothers. I11 No. 2 tunnel, In which the first explosion occurred, from 100 to 120 men and boys are usually employed. and In No. n tunnel, to which the explosion extended, about eighty men generally work. In both mines tlirre are a large number of foreigners, and the difficulty of disciplining these men and Impressing upon them the use of unprotected lights has always been very great. To kyow where to buy is a savin;; of time as well as money. Our stocks are ready for all demands arid the pi ices are the lowest. |N TOE feci Ilnliy Stolen From Cradle. Now Glasgow, X. S.. May 24. - A man armed with a bowie knife entered the home of Mrs. John Frazer at Egypt and took her four month-old baby from its cradle and then disappeared into the nearby woods. Mrs. Frazer was, unable to rescue the child. J*he thinks the man was crazy. No trace of him has been found, and it is feared the baby has perished. Compare These Prices: 1 lot Seersuckers, worth 12c and 15c; Special price He Ladies' Lace Ribbed and Drop Stitch Ily.se; this week 10c Ladies' liibbed Vests; Special 4e 1 lot Ran Carpet, regular'25c kind; while it lasts 19c U4.-Oonpr«1 Salazar. tho governor of Panama, said In an Intorviow: "I havo appealed to tho patriotism of tlto rovolntionlst.s to lay down their arms, ofTerlnp thom all guarantees. bot'oro I am eompollod to attack thorn with tho powerful army I now havo. Ilosiatanoo menus useless blood- Panama, May Snlnsar Appealn to Rebel*, "Yon 11 tr Corbett" Champion Denver. Slay 24.—William H. Rothwell. better known to the sporting world ns "Young Corbett," pained the decision over Kid Broad of Cleveland, O.. at the end of a fast and furious fight last night. Broad put up a very good tight and in the ninth round had Corbett groggy, but the Denver lad came back strong and finished the round fresh. Tills Is the third time this pair has met. The contest was for half the gross receipts and the featherweight championship of the world. BIR JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE: (British Ambassador to the the United Slates.) of pood feeling between the mother country and the United States that has received so much attention in latC The explosion was distinctly heard In the village, six miles away. A few minutes later the alarming intelligence hail spread like wildfire from house to house, and quickly the whole population was on the streets and hurrying toward the scene of the disaster. All the available men were at once organlied for the work of rescue, and the labor of getting the entombed minors was begun without delay. cate International matters that passed through his hand:; has perhaps never been excelled. Mis successful negotiation with President McKinley and Seeretary of State Oohn May of the Nicaragua canal treaty gave him gnat or prestige as a diplomat than any of his other acts.. Personally. Lord Paunc.'lotc was a very aflable gentle year shed and loss of life." It is persistently rumored here that Ccncral Aifaro, ex - president of Ecuador, Is preparing to start a revolution in that country. Children's Parasols 15c Men's Laundered Percale Shirts, collars attached, worth 50c; special price 3!)c Insures a safe finish. There isn't any doubt about keeping pace with the step of time if we are active. Here you find the best of clothing for present needs. JPovovevSO year8 Dr. RICHTLR'S World-"R«nown«d Thr •lefTrlrff-FltKNlnininna Klf&ht, San Francisco, May 24. James .1, ■Todries and Hubert l'itzsiuinions have agreed upon the final details for tlieir battle here on July 25. The amended articles of agreement were signed late yesterday at the Central theater. The rlnb's forfeit was Increased from $2,51 HI to MmI. and it was agreed after some discussion that the referee be paid (ITiOtl by the dub. The contest Is to be under straight Marquis of Queensberry Relief For Miner*' Wldom, "Anchor" Pain Expeller Ladies' Black Mercerized Sateen Undershirts, deep flounce and rufHe; special only 50e. Best. Felt Window Shades complete only 7J cents Washington, May 24.—A resolution has been introduced in the house appropriating $10,000 to lie expended for the benefit and relief of the widows minor children and dependent parent? »f the men killed May II). UMI2. by an explosion in the Coal Creek (Turn.) Young Men's Suits man. and his death has occasioned much regret in the official circles of tile oap'tal. Oil rl I Will Run. Snyn PlfMt. New York. May 21. Senator Thomas C. Piatt came to the city from Washington last night and promptly repudiated the story that Governor Udell will retire from public life to accept a hundred thousand dollar job front i; n. Haniman as a railway president. "The story Is absurd." tile senator told bis friends. As to the governor's future. Senator Piatt said there had been no change in tin* situation. Governor Odd I can have a unanimous,renomination if he cares for It. the veteran leader explained. and lie made it plain that ho x t believes Mr. OUell will decide to run Swell fabrics cut on the very latest patterns, serge lined, at S8.00, $10,00, $12.00, $15.00 I mined lately after President House volt returned to the White Mouse from the unveiling of the Koehamheau statue, he entered a carriage and was driven to the British embassy, where he offered sympathy to Lady Uauucefote and other members of the family h«9 proven to be 1or Boys' Percale Shirt Waists; Special 121 cents mines. Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,etc. Rheumatic Complaints (lrynn and Hhepnril (o Speak. 1 lot Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists. latest styles; while they last 25c Matting, close and heavy, worth 18c; our special price 12c rules. Boston, May 24. -The executive tornmittce of the newly formal Democratic league has been informed by W. J. Bryan Unit be will Speak here at the big dinner next mouth. Hon. Edward M. Shepard of New York has accepted au invitation to speak. Your money back for the asking if your not thoroughly satisfied.Ttvonly-flvc lluililIiikh flurncd. of the late ambassador Richmond. Va.. May 24.- A lire which began in Pn.vne & fJregory's warehouse at Clover. Va., burned the entire business portion of the town mentioned. Thirty-live buildings were consumed. The total loss is about $75.(100. Amount of insurance is unknown, but It is Only 25c. and 50c. at all druggists or through Wheil nre sentee, put away at night a teacup of manlied potatoes^in which has been strained a tablespoonful of sugar and mix It In the corn cake batter next morning- You will And I be cakes light autl /tttt'ect. F. ACl- Richter & Co. The Magnet Gilroy & Tighe, 215 Pearl Street, New York. Malone. N. Y.t May 24.—Two sons of Edward McCahe. living near here, were killed by lightnlng last night. Clotliiers, Hatters A- Furnishers Cor. Main and Broad St. t/D 1 D« 37 S. Main St., Pittston. v «£#'C*?