Pittston Gazette

              -V ' w -• C• "® •' V •J&tP ni , . e» IS9*1 1/r/ID I WBKKLY KHTaBMMHED 18ftO. ZMJBU rc/ln* 1 DAILY K8T. by TIIKO. HAttT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1902. TWO CISNTrt A COPY: I A PAfiK FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ** "«WW« PEACE TERMS atoned tor tne snmncss or tnc crowns, which had their volume been greater would doubtless have rivaled "Mafcking night." As it was, the demonstrations of the night resulted in a genial and harmless sort of jubilation .which continued long after midnight. (ng or tne war. nags will be hoisted on public and private buildings, a royal salute will be fired at noon, and the school children will have a half holiday. At night there will be a display of fireworks and a military parade. MASON ON OFF SIDE. always The SjoectocUq V The idea that proper Spectacles anil Eyeglasses arc an .expensive luxury has been exploded a lontf time a^o— at any rate since we have introduced our Special Eyeglasses with the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. G. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WILKESBARRE. Cheapest It's easy for you to figure thesavirtgs here when such values as these are offered to you. Klnn; Edirard luari a Mnave. Entliaftlaam at Halifax, Illinois Senator Furnishes King Edward lias caused to be issued the following message to the British people: D Halifax, K. 8., June 2.—The news of Jieaee in South Africa reached Halifax early last evening and quickly spread throughout the city. Great enthusiasm was manifested over the ending of the long struggle. The pastors of all the churches announced the peace news from their pulpits, and at the close of the owning services prayers of thanks were offered, the national anthem was gung and church bells pealed forth the Joyous news. a Surprise. "The king has received the welcome news of tiie cessation of hostilities in South Africa with infinite satisfaction, and his majesty trusts tliut pence may speedily be followed by the restoration of prosperity in his new dominions and that the feelings necessarily engendered by tyar will give place to earnest co-operation on the part of his majesty's South African subjects in promoting the welfare of their common country."AGAINST PARTY POLICY. White and colored washable Sun bonnets, for 15c Bach War in South Africa Has Come To An End. Made a Speech in the Senate Today White enamel Curtain roles with fixture", for Against the Philippine Civil Gov. 10 Cents ernment Bill and Endorsing Demo- cratic Attitude. Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, excellent quality and, all sizes, for St. John's, X. B.. June 2.—In nearly all the churches here last night Lord Kitchener's cablegram was the text of a sermon of thanksgiving or the keynote of a hymn of praise for the end of the long struggle in South Africa. Ttianknitlvilli* at St.'John'*. THE BOERS SURRENDER Ilow greatly King Edward's insistence that peace in South Africa lie secured prior to his coronation influenced the present agreement will probably never he known until the private memoirs of the present' regime are given to the public. Washington. June 2.—In the Senate, today. Senator Mason (Rep. Ills.) furnished a surprise by making a short speech in opposition to the Philippine civil government bill and endorsing the position of the Democrats on the same. 22c a Garment Ladies' Summer Corsets, made of fine quality net, big value. For 25c London, June 2.—The Brussels corres|KDndent of the Daily Express telegraphs:Kroner Get* the Newii, Boys' Washable Duck Suits, with deep sailor collar, for Official Announcement Was Made in Parliament Today. Cabling from Pretoria, the correspondent of the Daily Mall, nftrr announcing the dinning of the terms of surrender, says tlio Krltisli authorities absolutely rejected tlio suggestion of the floor delegate# that the terms of surrender should lie ratified by Mi* Kruger and declared that the Boers in Kurope had no hand in the settlement. "The terms will show," continues the correspondent of the Daily Mall, "that the British government carried its contentions oil every vital point, while the minor concessions, particularly those in regard to generous tinancln! treatment, will greatly appeal to the Hoers ill general. The value of Lord Kitchener's personality as a factor in the conclusion of peace can never lie overestimated. There is 110 doulit that peace will be popular among the Boers." Kraffer Not Consulted. FATAL FIRE IN NORTH CAROLINA. 45c Suit "When Mr. Kruger was Informed that peace hail been concluded, he exclnlnied;Flames Cut Off Escape of Two Men, Who Were Roasted to Death. HIGH GRADE GROCERIES One case of childreu's Ribbed Summer Vests, for " "My ISod! It Is lni|HisHllDle!' Elizabeth City, N. C„ Juno 2—The Godfrey brick building, on Polut nexter street, was ("tally destroyed by fire this morning. Two men, W. K. Carter and Benjamin Ward, lost tnelr lives. They occupied apartments on"the upper floor of the building. Every effort was made to rescue them, but all avenues of reaching them were cut off by the flames. 4c liach "Mr. Kruger and his entourage hope to return to the Transvaal if permitted. "IDr. l.oydm declares that the position after the signing of peace will iperely amount to this—that a cessation of hostilities, or. In other words, an armistice, has begun, but that the struggle will recommence at no distant date." Our display of fine Wash Goods, Ladies' Shirt Waists, Belts, Ladies' Neckwear cannot lie excelled and all at very moderate prices. BOTH SIDES MAKE CONCESSIONS Prices Right. LOOK. READ AND BUY. People's Store, Boers Lay Down Arms and Recognize King Edward— Boer Prisoners to be Returned Boers to Give Up All Arms and Ammunition-No Action Against Prisoners Except Those Who Broke Laws of War— Dutch Language to be Taught in the Schools— Military Occupation to be Withdrawn and Self Government Substituted No Tax on the Transvaal to Pay Cost of War—£3,000,000 to be Granted by British for Restocking of Boer Farms. TlekrfH For Tcnt'Iier*' MrrtlnR, THE WEATHER, Best Superlative $4.50 20 11 )s Sugar LOO Potatoes,-]Dor lDu 85 Fancy Creamery Butter 25c Sxvoet Oranges. ..20c to 'i5c dozen Bermuda Onions, ijuart.... 8c Onion Sots, ;} i|uarts for.... 23c Garden Forks 05c Garden Hoes 25c Garden Bakes 25c Full line of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Teas and Coffees IS SOUTH MAIN STREET, Chicago, June 1!.—The various railway lines in interest have united In granting to teachers und others of the southern states who may attend the" annual convention of the National Educational association in Minneapolis next July an extension of tickets for return at any date before Oct. 1. The limit for return In all other sections of the United States is Sept. 1. Tills action was taken to enable southern teachers whose schools do not open until later than Sept. 1 to spend their entire summer vacation at northern resorts if they shall desire. Washington. June 2.—Fair tonight; warmer in the southern portion; Tues day. fair and warm, probably followed by showers and cooler weather In the afternoon in the northern portion. High Grade Groceries at Cut Prices. In the absence of any knowledge of the terms of peace the editorials in this niornjng's papers are rather stereotyped and uninteresting, expressing generally and without any undue exultation thankfulness Hint, the long and arduous struggle is ended and a hope that the peace will be enduring. The papers recognize also that there is still a great and difficult task ahead ill reconciliatiug and reconstructing South Africa and. as the Morning I'ost signitlcantly observes, "to take the right means to prevent what has been won north of the Orange river from being lost to the south of it," London l*rr*H Comment. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., Stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Dank building. Evans Bros. Success Flour. .$4.25 Butterfly Flour, per bbl 4.25 JMarvcl Flour, per bbl 4.25 ()ur Best Superlative Flour.. 4.25 Potatoes, fine stock, bushel.. .85 Granulated,Sugar, 20 lbs for 1.00 Butter, the very best, lb 25 Arlmckle Coffee, lb 10 Lion Coffee, lb 10 For 25c you can buy one can of Evans Bros. Moca and Java Coffee, And once you use it we know you will say, that you would not have any other if itwere given you. New York, June 2, 1902. 129 183% 8Ci% so;s 98% 98% US% 68 V, ai% 07 100 Sugar  Atchison .... Atchison. pref, Copper  BRENNAN & ROBERTS Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Nest to Eagle Hotel. London, June 2.—The Cabinet met at 11.30 o'clock this morning, for the purpose of determining on the form of the final announcement of peace in South Africa. The meeting lasted but half an hour. Great throngs of people congregated outside the Foreign Office and enthusias tically greeted the ministers as they left the office. Lord Chamberlain was the recipient of a remarkable ovation. The crowd of people broke through the lines established by the police and surged about Chamberlain's carriage, waving Union Jacks, tooting tin horns and shoting: ''Hurrah! for Joe. You did it, Joe! Three cheers for Chamberlain!" The speaker of the House of Commons took his chair at 2.05 this afternoon. In anticipation of the announcement of peace in South Africa, there was a great crowd of people in attendance, the galleries being crowed to overflowing by spectators. Lord Balfour, the government leader, made the formal peace an- Pnnnuin, Colombia, .Tune 2,—The government gunboats which left here recently to capture certain insurgent vessels which were supposed to be removing produce from the Chiriqui district have returned here. Referring to the expedition of the Colombian gunboats, General Sala/.ar said they had captured about twenty sailing vessels and had sunk thirty more at IMJVay, a small port between I.as Talmas and Iteinedios. The insurgent garrison at l'ijva.v resisted the advance of the gunboats. but the landing was made easy by shells from the gunboat Hoyaca. General Obrogon, an important revolutionary leader, was assassinated May 22 by a soldier In his own camp. Anothpr Colombian 4*Srn Fight." Car & Foundry .. Brooklyn Traction H. & O  Williams & McAnulty, Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C., M. & St. P  c;. R. i. & r  Col. Fuel and Iron . 46% Ill this connection it should be remarked that there are some small Hoer commands In Cape Colony and probably elsewhere which were not represented at the Yerceuitfiiitf conference. The Daily Graphic in this connection says: "This is a consideration which may well chasten our sense of triumph today. We have done tfrcat things In the war. but we have still greater things to achieve in peace." 2«Vi 173'/, 100 H 37% 67 D/j 13S Wall Papers, Carpels, Draperiis. ♦— PAINTS AND OILS Erie  Eric, prof  Louis. & Nash, Manhattan 101. Met. Trootlon Mo. Pacific Col. Southern III. Central .... Gen. Electric .. Rep. Steel .... ImlnntTlmiH Mine Workers making improvements at their homes will find a full *u|»ply of Mix«C«l Paints and Oils here. Gall and we will introduce to you a line that in worthy of your attention.118 31 T 52 i SHOES. 152% 320% 17% 57% 33 70 North lain Street, Pittston. Cull mid sou and examine our shoes before buying elsewhere. It will pa.v you. We have oil display in our window one of tlio best values in Ladies' Shoes, liiuht up in style, liutton or lace. Patent tip. A1 stock. And all sold at JOSEPH CI1AMBRULAIM, mcnt had been reached. He said the terms of peace were that the Boers lay down their arms and recognize the King of Great Britain. Boer prisoners are to be brought back to their country as soon a3 possible, without loss of liberty or property. The Boers are to hand over all arms and ammunition in their possession or under their control. No action is to be taken against prisoners, except those who have broken the laws of war. The Dutch language is to be taught in the schools where the parents desire it. Rifles are to be allowed the Boers for their protection. The military occupation of the country is to be withdrawn as soon as possible and self-government substituted. No tax is to be laid on the Transvaal to pay for the co6t of the war. Three million pounc's will be provided by the government of Great Britain for the restocking of the Boer farms. Lord Kitchener, subsequent to the signing of the terms of peace, informed the Boer delegates of the British intentions in regard to the Cape Colony reb els who arc not included in the agreement. They will be subject to a court trial, under the law of colony to which they belong. The rank and file of the rebels will be disfranchised for life. No death penalty will be inflicted on the rebels. Lord Balfour's statement was received with uproarious ap- nounccmcnt and gave the terms on which an agree- While expressing the of admiral ipii for iiml gratitude to the Hritish troops* almost all tin* newspapers migrudgingly testify to the bravery of the Itoers. On this subject the Standard says: "Assuredly the Boers have no reason to look baek with humiliation upon the events of the campaign. Although they are defeated, they are not disgraced." 321% 17% Strnnicc Cane of Slceplnjr. Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading i Reading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry, pref. So. Pacific  Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific  U. S. Leather .... IJ. S. Leather, prql 17. S. Rubber  U. S. Steel  II. S. Steel, pref. . Western Union ... 57 Vi »32:,i -""A Filipino Mflula. Windsor, Out., June 2.—Physicians of Windsor and the vicinity are much puzzled over the ease of John Redmond of Anderdon, a wealthy farmer, flfty-foiir years old, who fell asleep nine days ago and has not awakened. All efforts to restore him to consciousness have been unavailing. Redmond walks in Ids sleep, drinks frequently, but eats little or no food, which causes the doctors to fear for his life. Tlie Filipinos have such u mania for cockfights thiit they oven go to church Buiiduy morning with their birds nnilor their arms, so us to lose no time in getting to the pit. 156 Vi 14'J'A 63 83 36% 95 64% 64',a Only $1.25 per Pair The- Standard still further exhorts the nation to accept its victory in a culm and dignitled manner and not to indulge in unbecoming or offensive demonstrations of jubilation. Cocuji Wood. The hardest wood in the world Is not ebony, but eocus, which is much used (or making llules and other similar instruments.EVANS BROS., 41V4 13 46 South Main Street, Tribute to Iloer llcrolnm. Morrisburg. Out., June 2.—Mr. and Mrs. Ilarry tirosse of New York were drowned here through the upsetting of their boat. Mrs. (irosse was a daughter of George Harrette of this town and was nineteen years of age. The couple were spending their honeymoon here, having been married but a few days. Drowned on Wedding Tour, Babylon, Pittston, Pa. The Daily Chronicle says: "We have gained peace with honor. If our statesmen are henceforth wise in making use of their opportunities, we shall find that we have also gained peace- with good will." The river Euphrates flowed through the city of Babylon, and on each side of its banks the walls of the city were carried up to a height as great as at any other point, so that even during a siege the city was as formidably defended ou the river as on the land Bide. 90% 41 For WEDDINGS Clnuiare f For Fl NEltALS r■ When the terms of pcace in South Africa were read in the House of Lords scenes similar to .those in the House of Commons were cnacted. plause. Wabash, pref Wabash, com Union Pacific 26% 101% 8814 Just whit you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason- London, June 2.--TVace has been de-1 The Daily News says: "It will do most to give us dignity and nobility in the hour of victory if we do homage to the immense and heroic courage of our foes. Let us think of them not as enemies. but as the bravest lighters who ever met us in the field." Union Pacific, pref. Canadian Pacific ... , . ... . f . ... . . event. In the clubs, tlie hotels and the dared in ?M-uth Africa at tor nearly two; ... ... . , . , . , newspaper oil ices, which were almost years ami C-lKht months of war whirl, averted, Ilt„„s 11)Dws W||8 tried the Ulllish to its uttorniosl ticked out on the Then like wild ami which wiped out the liners from , lire, at about d o'clock and without any the list of nations. The war has conic j visible means for the transmission of to en end with Lord Kitchener's an , the news, London awakened to the nounccmcnt from Pretoria thjit he;Mat't that the South African war was Lord Mliner and the lioef"delegates j ovcl'- 'Hie inhabitants of the east end. had signed "terms „f surrn.drr." ! " "'T S,"1,lily iii j * ... i clothes. Hocked to the mansion house. The news whirl, l.reat Mr, la In was „mt M|,of lloist(.riull,Iy go anxiously awaitinw character- j jlIst in lilllu t() s(.„ m.IV(11. „f istlcally .... an entirely pacitie and on- LvMt|OI1, sir Joseph ('. I sdalr.' rc.mr Interesting .Sunday after.,„..n, when j tl„. Inlllliri. London presents a sadly dead and )leiul, tlj:.t eerted appearance. Very late Saturday | uDrms surrender had hren signed in nightD dispatch was recclvc! H.„„ („lth Atri(.a Aln,(, (.|,ecrs Lord Kltrhrner, In whirl, he said II,r i,»lt| mayor made a short speeeh .in Boer deleeates were eoniinn to I'reto-! whu.h ll(. oxp,. ss.-.l hrs hope that Lonria, that they had arrepted tiirat ISrL ,|(Dn show its appreciation id' the all. s t«*rms and that tl.ej were pre-|g0(Hj n,.ws l.y hehavli.K itself decently pared to slsn terms of surrender. Mr. u)Kj jn oi-ili.rly manner. "I.et us." Brodrick, the war secretary, personally tjlo |0rd mayor in conclusion, "now communicated this message t,D Kin« llH..lv fol. alul v Edward, who was at lturUii.u'hani p;.l-, At thjs statement 'the assembled (tillislnii of Trolley Cnrn. South Xorwalk. Colin., June 2. 13814 BL.ANK LEASIife for sale, long and shoit forms, r.t uazeue Printing Office. uble price, (new phono) As a Under the Iloae, IB-CARPENTER,exeter sr. exeter boro. result of a head on collision between two trolley cars of the South Norwalk Street railway William Drew and Samuel Nash, iilQtormen, are seriously injured and a number of passengers were slightly injured. The cause of the tecldcnt wan a disregarded signal. The rose Is the emblem of secrecy In C,recce, and accordingly this flower used to be hung over the table where guests were entertained In token that nothing heard there was to be repeated. The Daily Telegraph says: "It is well for England that this crisis arose to he encountered when it did. Later it would have been too late. The danger we have met and mastered was a mortal danger, and England alone of all the powers of Europe possesses wealth, energy, command of sen and indomitable steadfastness of national tcmpcra-i incut which had been taxed to prevail over the most Insidious and formidable hostility which the colonial dominion of any empire has ever been attacked." — MAGNET The tuatawa, a nine inch long lizard of New Zealand, Is said to be the uiost sluggish animal in the world, lie is usually found clinging to rocks and has been known to remain in the sainc spot for months. How he lives Is a mystery. A Klnfffrlah Llitnrri, AVliat is not is wrong. Our prices are right for you, because the* are less than elsewhere; and not wrong for us, because lower prices give us more saJes, and 'more sales more piolits. Shot (llrl by Accident Burlington, X. J., .1 line 2.—Violn Alien was sliot ami killed by John Klsie, a colored milII. Klsle Mail lired Mis gun at a rat w Midi lit' Mail caught-killing Mis young chickciix anil, tlio girl. passing near by, ri I Mil tin- full charge of tin- shotgun. Elsie is in custody. Killed In Collliilon. Boys' wash blouse suits, with sailor collars, special price lillc Children's lawn ciips; lite kind for (i cents Iii mi. editorial article on the news from South Africa tlio Times points out that there can he no treaty, hut merely, as Lord Kitchener names it, "n document containing terms of surrender." The Tillies is confident that the terms offered General Hot ha a year ago have boon virtually maintained. The newspaper is equally certain that the interesls of loyal colonists, whether of 1 Mitch or British blood, have not been overlooked in the settlement. Lam-aster, Pa., June 2.—One man In deail and anotlier dying as the result of a bicycle collision here. The victims are Walter Powell and Daniel Treewit?, each aged about twenty-seven Youngstowh, ()., June D2.—The furnaccnicn's strike, affecting all the Independent and the Republican Iron and Steel companies' furnaces in the Mahoning and Sheniingo valleys, has begun, throwing, all told. :i,ihki men out of work. The I'uited States Steel corporation mills are not yet alfeeted, but President Mc Ma lion of the union asserts that some of theni will be closed within a few days. Knrimceiuen on ■ Strike. Boys' shirt waists, nice pattorns, 12.', cents yeara, IT S THE DOLLAR W E SAVE YOU tliat fives' us the standing in Imsincss. Every day we idd to our reputation anil )o your savings. We want your help to increase the value of our Imsincss, and oll'cr you economy in so doinj.;. Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours. Ladies' and children'ssnnbonnets, rallied all around front; onl.v 15c White curtain poles or silver ends; ohlv 10c 1 lot ladies' patent leather lielt.s worth 25c; speei.:! price 10c Host table oil cloth, 15c a vard Linon torchon lace, 111 ii worth 15c; our price 5c ace. But the go\ eminent declined to crowd, which was iu 110 humor for take nuy iliaiicen. ami imtliiii-omi.ern yelied lustily and, at the In In;; the receipt oi this message was :il- Htanci' of the lord mayor, jiave hearty lowed to leak out. cheers for Kill# Kwdard. followed by At ilbout 1 o clock Sunday arici-jiuim others for tIn• IIli t] who died in South the war oltiee received the fullowlim Africa since the war c nenceil. T. J. Illackniore. of Haller & Ulaikmore, Pittsburg, l'a., says: "A short tlmo since 1 procured a bottle of Mystic Cure. It got me out of the houso In 21 hours. I took to my heil with rheumatism nine months ago, and the Mystic Cure Is the only remedy that did me any good. I had Ave of the best physicians in the city, but I received very little relief from them. I know tho Mystic Cure to be what it is represented and take pleasure in recom mending It to other poor sufferers." Sold by J. II. llouck, druggist, 4. N. Main street dispatch from l.ord Kit,; .eiier. dated „lp  Pretoria, Saturday. May ..1.11:1.. p. m. „ s lilsl uii.ht s ••A document coiicerinuir terms of | |ulown A surrender was siiincd here this cveniny ,.lt,,tl oxl,.., of newspapers at hair past ldoclo.k hy all the Itocr ' ,,m representatives as well as by Low! Mil- ,„.r„rtl tll(.ir thl. ,.n„.rprisnerand myself. |n„, ij.jwho for a long time past REJOICING IN CANADA, Svrloiifi Iiiccmllnry Fire, The Dominion IMen*o«| Over the Enil Holitdaysburg, l'a., June 2.—A tire of incendiary origin destroyed \V. II. (ioodl'cllow & Sons' hardware warehouse. wrecked the Ilolllilaysburg Opera Mouse and damaged the Law I.ect business block, Frank I * less uer'H department store anir.Iohn II. Law's Clothing sjtore. The loss is estimated ut $10,tHKi. witk Montreal. .June 2. The dispatch convey inn the welcome news of the end of th«v South African war was sent to all the churches in the city, and it was of Doer Wnr, ee Our Outing Suits Mull's shirts nikl drawers, lino C|u;ilit,v; only 18c KIiik 1'idwarrt C»et* the \ewii, The clerk on duty at the war otlieo horns stored up in anticipation of the transmitted this message to Bucking- present event, were much in evidence, ham palace, where King Kdward was 'Tito efforts of the hawkers received lulunehing. At about o'clock word was crative rewards, with the result that received permitting the publication of until after midnight the national flags this message, and the small notice were waved indiscriminately by Well which was stuck up outside the war of meaning Roisterers. There was scarceflee consisted of a copy of l.ord Kitch |y an omnibus or a cab which was not ener's cablegram. A similar notice was ■ domed with the national emblem. Ituput up outside of tin' colonial ofHee. provised processions marched up and Beyond these two skimpy hits of pa down the Strand and Piccadilly. Spo|per Iiondon knew uothing of tlio great , radio cheering atid much horn blowing had kept union jacks, feathers and read at the evening services. Live tfvose feathers, liest C% ii pound, oiilv -INi- J'l.iiim ls, Series and iliDliius|iun, iit The congregation sang "Ciod Save the King." and the national anthem was also played on tlio chimes of several Lnco curtains, "J.I vils liv 'V2 in worth 7;)e; this week 15 c St'(D our lino of fishing t:ic-klC hooks,-all sizes, 100 in a box; 5c $7.00,8.00, 9,00, $10 NnIleil Victim to n Trrp Kastman kodaks and supplies, llouck Huntsville. Ala.. June 2. Tom liarless, a farmer living near Berkeley, was assaulted and robbed by two men ami then nailed to a tree. He was rescued aliVc, hut his hands were badly torn, and he will not be able to work for scv- What are they? They take the placo of I.ath and Plaster, arc cheaper, can he put on by any one and arc flic proof. For sale by Wall Boards. fish IN or BOYS' DEI'AIITMKNT von will tiiul noihc Komi valll'.'S at S2,2.50, 3.00 Ottawa, June 'J. The peace news front South Africa was greeted here b.v demonstrations of joy. The bell at the city hall was rung for toil minutes. The mayor has arranged for a grand dom•mstration tonight to celebrate the end- Joy at Dominion t'n|»ltnl. The Magnet J. E. PATTERSON & CO. ilroy & Tigue oral months. Garden hose an(l lawn mowers at Aash's, N, main St, Garden tools at Ash's, Main, 117 S. Main St., Pittston,