Pittston Gazette

              wip*: IB e. ' ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION J WERKLY K8TABMRHKD I860. 1 DAILY BST. BT THEO. HART 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1902. TWO CENT8 A COPY: » f* K3&g*FG FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ** PUERTO CABELLO TAKEN. FAIR AND WIFE WERE KILLED. In the east would Inherit the property Involved." SCHWAB IS TO RETIRE. It's a Good Investment To Buy Your firoceriis Commander Nickel* Report* a Rebel Mr. Haggerty will not discuss the matter of the will. From other sources It Is Beamed that Charles Fair had made a will, which is now supposed to be In his safe here in San Francisco. Washington, Aug. 15.—News of the capture of Tuerto Cabello by the Venezuelan rebels has been received by the navy department. Victory. L American Society Will-Father the Enterprise. Son of Bonanza Senator Meets a Horrible Death. Rumor of Change in Presidency of Steel Trust BKENNAN ft ROBERTS CO CO taJ) Commander Nickels of the gunboat Topeka, which was hurried from La (iuayra Inst Mop day to protect Americans and their Interests at Puerto Cabello, which wns threatened with nttack by revolutionists, reported by cable tlint the revolutionists are in control of Puerto Cabello and that there Is 110 danger that Castro's troops will attempt to retake the town. LITTLE LAUNCH IN PORT. w. Ablel Abbot Low FlulaheN Ita Voy- Best Patent Flour.., 20 lbs Gran. Sugar. Cheese, full cream, lb... Piut Iloot Beer Bottles, doz Qt. Boot Beer Bottles, doz... Hires' Boot Beer, 3 for  Arbuckle Coffee  Lion Coffee  ...$4.25 . 1.00 .12 .00 NORWEGIAN THE EXPLORER Falmouth, England, Aug. 15.—Captain Newman and his son Edward have arrived here In the thirty-eight foot kerosene launch Ablel Abbot Low, In which they snllcd from New Ycrk July 9. •are Acroai Ocean. HIS AUTOMOBILE SMASHED GAYLEY MAY BE PROMOTED CD A Year Will be 8pent In Preparations Only One Witness to Accident Which ■ H h-!= CO and Then the Party Will Sail Away lu tn Interview Captain Newman aldi Vice President of Corporation Said to He acknowledged the receipt of cabled orders to land a force In case of necessity, but says the necessity has not arisen. Ended the Lives of Young Califor- Have Backing of the Big Interests. .50 .10 .10 "So From Cape Horn in Two Vessels. nia Millionaire and Mrs. Fair. "The launch proved herself a r.oble boat, but we experienced nwful times since we left New York. Several times In terrible gales we nearly lost our drag anchor owing to the gear chating away. We voyuged 3,103 miles. We had great trouble with the kerosene, )DeeauKe the tanks which held it broke, and the oil Hooded the cabin. My boy became ill and homesick. I suffered greatly from exposure and long sitting hi one position. Wje spoke the Iteil Star line steamer Kroonlaud Aug. 1 In mUl-Atlantic. Alleged Reasons for the Contem. CO CO Reindeer to be Used on Land. Puerto Cabello Is ,an important acquisition for the revolutionists, who already had other seaports. Including Barcelona and some Orinoco river ports. It is the northern terminus of the railway leading from the "coast to Vnlencld, the capital of the state of Carabobo, and has one of the finest harbors on the Caribbean sen. Chaffeur Insane From Shock. plated Shakeup. Christiana. Norway, Aug. 15.—Explorer Boschgrevinek goes to America in September, to prepare for an antarctic expedition that he will under take for the National Geographical Society, of America. With two ships, the explorer will leave Cape Horn for t.be Antarctic continent, whence he -wlH travel In sleighs drawn by reindeers towards the pole. The preparations for the expedition will occupy a year. . Evroux, Frnnce, Aug. 15.—While Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Fair were speeding Iti their forty-live horsepower automobile from Trouvllle to I'arls the machine swerved and crashed into a tree, killing Mr.«and Mrs. Fair and shocking their chauffeur so badly that he has become Insane. New York, Aug. 15.—According to the Press, with the home coming of 3. Plerpont Morgan next week the retirement of Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel corporation, and the election of .Tames (Inyley, the present first vice president, as his successor will he token Into immediate consideration. The bewildering array of projects which demand the attention of Mr. Morgan and his associates may delay action a few weeks, but just as soon as fhey can get around to It the change will lxD mode. gpoo* BRINNAN t ROBERTS, ■ MM Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Hotel. 0 IXI IqJ o 5 Commander McLean, who had boon dispatched, with the cruiser Ctnelnnatl, to Barcelona oil n report being received that tlie rebels after capturing the town were Backing It. cabled: The accident occurred almost in front of the Chateau liulsson dti Mat. The Fairs intended to dine and spend the night in Paris and return to Trouvllle for lunch. Williams & McAnulty "After this we encountered a series of most severe Bales, and the hardships were so great tbnr I feared we could not survive. We did not speak another vessel until Auk. 13, when we met a llsherman ninety miles off the Seilly islands. Those last ninety miles were the longest I ever ran in my life. I would not hesitate, however, to try the voyage again." MARIETTA REACHES LAGUAYRA. "Barcelona occupied by revolutionists. They have imprisoned all civil otlicials, and military officers are in possession of entire district. Sonic pillaging done, hut everything now quiet. Twenty-nine business houses sacked, mostly foreign; also tlftccn private dwellings." The wife of the gatekeeper of the chateau was the only witness of the disaster. She says'she noticed n big red automobile coming along the road at a tremendous pace. Suddenly something liap|Dened, and the heavy machine slid sideways from the right to Carpets and Wall Papers at Reduced Prices 75 May be Used to Take President Castro Mr. Schwab's ill health is one of the reasons that have brought the management of the billion dollar trust to the view that a change should lie made. Ills present illness has been m.ore prolonged and more serious apparently than any previous attack, not even excepting the seizuiv lie had while abroad. Hut there are other reasons moKT potent than his physical condition which suggest that his successor be limned. T'liese iiuve been known ever since he' was made the president of the corporation In accordance with the iMirgain entered into with Andrew Carnegie, by which Schwab was conveyed, set over and assigned In common with the plant that became part and parcel of the United States Steel corporation. Since that day lie lias been a tigureliead, the Press alleges, and the whole executive and administrative functions of the vast combination have devolved upon the present management. From Venezuela, Washington, Aug. 15.—Commodore Rodgers, of the United States warship Marietta, reported to the Navy Department this morning that he and his vessel had arrived at LaGnayra It is thought that the Marietta will remain at that port for some time and UMt, If necessary, she will be used to transport President Castro from Veneiuela.The navy department officials are inclined to think, after studying Commander McLean's report, that the rebels seized what they could lay hands on, but were careful not to disturb the Interests of Americans or others whose governments might make trouble for them. The voyagers rarely used the sail on the launch. Captain Newman lost thirty pounds In weight on the trip, but his son seemed to be all right. COME IN and look over our superb lino Remembering we are quoting Special Prices. 60 NORTH MAIN. THE RELIABLE PLACE SANTOS WON'T FLY. If you are looking for Something in the line of President RooiJsvett's Visitors. Minister Bowen reports that he "is advised by the United States consul at the revolutionists are and searching private . money from foreign reSwents in exchange for a guarantee of safety of lives and property."Gora Bnrk to Franec Wlthont Cir- cling Liberty Htutflic Evans Bros. Oyster Bay, L. 1.. Aug. 15.—Among tBe guests entertained by President Roosevelt at luncheon today were the following: Major General Young, Adjutant General Corbln and Hon. David D. Francis, of St. Louis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. Generals Young and Corbin are on their way to Europe to witness the manoeuvers of the German army. New York, Aug. 15.—Alberto Santos- Dumont, weary of waiting for the Aero club to put up the $20,000 he understood it would offer for a trip from Brighton Beach to the statue of Liberty mid return, lias shaken the dust of America from his feet and lias sailed for France on the steamship I.a Tonralne. On the pier he expressed regret tlmt the club had failed to keep Its promise, but said the American people would have a chance to see him operate his airship ut the St. Louis exhibition. GROCERIES We have them. The dispatch from Commander Mc- Lean was sent later than, that of Minister Bowen. Bottle Ketchup  Bottle Ketchup, 10c, or 3 for 5 cans "Windsor Corn...  3 cans Early June Pears.. . 3-lb pail Jam, in tin  5-lb pail Jam, in tin  5-lb pail Plum Butter  5-lb pail Apple Butter  1 crock Lutz & Schraum & Co Pint Mason Jars, per dozen •fUC Arrhblihop Peelinn'a Will. Saratoga. N. V., Aug. 15.—It is estimated that yesterday more money was bet on the Saratoga track than on any day in Its history. There are sixtythree bookmakers in the main ring and about twenty-four lu the field. In maiiy eases the horses which figure to win are "held out" by some of the layers, but as a rule they will lay agulnst a short price favorite. The Uates- IDrake party are responsible for much of the heavy plunges, especially when their own horses look like winners. It is asserted that at least $1,000,000 was wagered at the course. Million Bet on Hone*. St. Petersburg, Aug. 15.—A syndicate of Americans is negotiating for control of the street railway systems of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Commenting on the move, the Nowoke Wremju today says: "Why make American capitalists masters of the two cities?" The paper further says that American competition, once encouraged, will overwhelm Russia.' Opposed to American Enterprise. Chicago, Aug. 15.—The will of the late Archbishop Fcehan lias been filed for probate. The total value of the estate Is $123,000, and of tills amount the larger part goes to the two sisters of the testator, Ivate and Anna Fcehan. Ten thousand dollars is left to the Sisters of Mercy of ChlcMgo for the use of St. Patrick's academy, $4,000 to St. Mary's Training School For Boys and $10,000 to Bridget Knvannugli, who acted as housekeeper for the archbishop for many years. the left side of the road for about sixty yards. It then dashed up an cmbnnknient, turned a complete somersault and crashed into a big elm. tree in front of the gate of the chateau. The automobile was completely wrecked, the front axle was broken, and other parts of the machine were smashed, Including the steering gear. When the automobile turned over, the wife of the gatekeeper says she saw Mr. and Mrs. Fair thrown lilgli In the air anil fall with a heavy thud to the ground. The chauffeur, who was sitting behind the Fairs, wus precipitated into a ditch. CHARLES FAIR. The departure of Sahtos-Dumont was a surprise to the ofilclals of the Aero club. George Francis Kerr, the secretary, said all preparations for the trip from Brighton Bcuch to the statue had been completed, and he could not understand why the aeronaut had so suddenly changed his plans. The club has purchased the airship which Santos- Iturnout brought over with him, and an effort will be made to have some other aeronaut make the trip. Quart Mason Jars, per dozen IwC A gal. Mason Jars, Cft* per dozen Utile Apple Butter  1 crock Heinz Apple Butter. 1 (Cal. Canned Apples,(whole) 3 hot. 5-miuute .Boot Beer... 3 bot. Hires' Boot Beer for.. Good Bio Coffee, lb  Arbuckle's Coffee  Lion Coffee  New Brunswick, N. J., Aug. 15.—One hundred employes of the American Bridge and Construction Co., which is erecting two bridges for the I.ehigh Valley Railroad Co., at Bound Brook, struck today out of sympathy for the men at Easton. The Bound Brook men receive .$4.05 per day, while the Easton men receive only $3.20. Bridge Workers on 8trike, Potatoes, fine stock fill a per bushel. DUE Anthracite Mow n Ton. Bar alar* Stopped to Smoke. New York, Aug. 15.—Anthracite coal at.Wholesale has risen in price to $1)50 per tou. One firm in Liberty street offered $10 for a cargo of domestic sizes. At retiiil this conl will be sold for £11 and $11.50 per ton. The Increase is said to be due to the return of many families from summer resorts. Mount Vernon, X. Y., Aug. 15.—Love of n good cigar spoiled n burglary here. Two 111011 forced an entrance into tlie dining room of Edward Tiffin, In Slierwood Pari;. They piled the silverware in a tablecloth and made ready to carry it away. In their search they came upon a box of choice cigars and proceeded to have a smoke. Mrs. Tlftin awoke and smelled the smoke and awakened her husband. lie arose and armed himself and started down the stairs. The burglars heard him coming and leaped from the dining room window without the silverware. Nothing was missing except two cigars. Vivien SnrtorlN to Be Married. Coboui'g, Out., Aug. 15.—At a brilliant reception given by Mrs. Nellie Grmit Sartorls In the home of Mrs. U. S. Grant the announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Sartorls' daughter, Miss Vivien Sartorls, was made. Miss Sartorls, who is a granddaughter of General Grant, Is to be married to Frederick Hoosevelt Scovel, son of Chevalier and Mme. Edward Scovel and n cousin of President Roosevelt. Many American citizens have been invited to the wedding, which takes place in St. Peter's church, Cobourg, on Aug. 23. He stnggered to his feet, calling for help. The gatekeeper's wife rushed to his assistance ami aided liim in extricating Mr. and Mrs. Fair, who were buried beneath the wrecked machine and' in the last throes of death. Both had sustained ghastly injuries and were almost unrecognizable. Mr, Fair's head had been crushed In. while his wife's skull was split. The chauffeur was terribly affected at the calamity and seemed bereft of Ills senses. He threw himself into a ditch on the opiwD- slte side of the road and roiled about, crying. "My poor master!" Heitdn of Both Crmhrd. Mangans Evans Bros. Soldier Prisoner Becomes insane. Pcnsacola, Fla., Aug. 15.—Fred. Murklln, a United States artilleryman, who is confined in Jail here on the charge of assaulting a girl, has bocome wildly insane. Itliaea, Aug. 15.—Abraham Collins of Groton, seventy years old, father Cff John Collins, who was arrested last Saturday night in connection with the Conger extortion plot, committed suieido in a hotel here. He took morphine. Since his son's arrest he twice had attempted suicide. Sun's Arrest CodhpiI Suicide Dry Goods and Grocery Stores, 46 South Main Street, Plttaton, Pa. Bituminous Coal Production. 10 and 12 North Main Street Wheeling. W. Va.. Aug. 15.—A fair statement from the coal districts in the lower section of the State indicates that the production is increasing considerably. Mtn. Sutlerii Taller Gets Divorce, To Handle World'* Fair Traffic. Worker Bera, M. Borson, owner of the Chateau Bulsson du Mai. was summoned, and after advising the local authorities of the accident he ordered the bodies of .Mr. and Mrs. Pair to be carried to the gatekeeper's lodge. Sioux Falls, S. 1)., Aug. 15.—Mrs. Maud Lorillard Taller of New York city, youngest child of Pierre Lorillard, the millionaire tobacco merchant. In the circuit court in Salem received from Judge .Jones a decree of divorce from I1. Suffern Taller. Her husband, the papers in the ease say. for years has been prominently Identiflcd with the coachir.g Interests of New York. He is one of the backers of the road coach Good Times: which runs from the Waldorf-Astoria to the suburban districts, and frequently has driven a coach from Paris to Versailles. New York, Aug. 15.—OIBcials of all the railroads entering St. Louis, all of whom are members of the St. Louis Terminal association, met in conference at the local office of the Pennsylvania railroad to discuss Important plans of terminal Improvements which have become necessary to handle the traffic of the world's fair. According to statements made after tlie meeting, it is planned to spend between $-1,000,000 and $5,000,000 In new construction and terminal improvements at St. Louis. For WEDDINGS C|ftl4fore f For FUNEBALS « Worker bees, being undeveloped females, may now and then be sufficiently developed to lay eggs; but. us thej are Incapable of meeting the drones and becoming fully fertilized, their eggs will produce only drones. The Griffin Studio. m * Just wh.it you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason- Editor Stricken With Paraly6is. Plttiffleld. Mass., Aug. 15.—James Harding, editor of the Sun. was stricken with paralysis while working at his desk and liis condition is critical. The accident was evidently due to tiTl» bursting of a tire. At the time it occurred the automobile, which was capable of running seventy-four miles an hour, was going at the rate of sixty-two miles an hour. able price. (new phone) Artistic Photography In all Branche*. I-BCARPENTER.exiter ST. mm IORO Rome. Aug. 13.—Bishop Keller, of the Diocese of Savannah, has been asked to assist at the* great reception to be held on Sunday, In honor of the Pope's name day. All the cardinals and high prelates will be present. Pope Honors Bishop Keller. Wllkeabarrt), Pa. PEOPLE'S PHONE 368 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. S S. MAIN ST New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Kreeso. stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Tlic local police authorities hold in their possession and have sealed up a valise belonging to the Fairs and which contains Jewelry, two letters of credit, n French bank note worth $200 and some gold coins. Patent Hot PoltttcM In South Curollna. Sale Now Going On Open. Clos. 133% 132% Charleston, S. Aug. 15,—A News and Courier special from GalTiiey. S. C., says that two candidates for the United States senatorslilp, Congressmen IDatl,uicr and Hemphill, came to blows at the senatorial and congressional candidates' meeting held in the courthouse there. Both Hemphill and Latimer were notilied to appear before Mayor Little today, and, pending an investigation, both were required to put up $10 each for their appearance. Colt Sugar Atchison Atchison Copper Car & Foundry Brooklyn Traction B. ft O  Fair's Chaffeur Will Recover. Elizabeth, N. J., Aug. 15.—A mortgage for $10,000,000 has been placed on record here in tlie Union county clerk's office.* It is given by the United Stales Shipbuilding company, recently formed by Lewis Nixon, to tlie Mercantile Trust company of New York. The mortgage covers all the plants acquired by tbe United States Shipbuilding company, whose capital is pluced at $45,000,000, and It will lie recorded in the various states and counties where of the company are located. The mortgage Is to run for thirty years. Morttfnire For $10,000,000, Every article in our stock bus been reduced one-half. We pay heavily for the privilege of netting rid of these goods. You profit to a like extent. pref. »3% 92% Paris. Aug. 15.—It Is now believed that the chaffeur who drove Charles L. Fair's aiitomoble when Mr. and Mrs. Fair -were killed, will recover. The chaffeur went Insane after the acci- SKin 03 102% •D*D% r.5% Charles Fair was tho third of tlio four children of the lute Mr. and Mrs. James G. Fair, the California bonanza king. Teresa, who is now the wife of Hermann Oelrielis. Is the oldest. Then came .Tallies, who died about ten years ago. diaries was the third, and the youngest was Virginia, the wife of \V. K. Vanderhilt, Jr. in the spring of 1804 Charles married Maude Nelson, The ceremony „took place in Oakland, and It was almost a secret one. Charles Fair was one of the three lielrs to an immense estate, estimated in value/St between $25,000,000 and 000,(H)o/ 34% 33% C17% 67% lttli% 109% Ladies' Shirt Waists; they were 25c and /50c; sale price 15c Misses' Lace Hose, worth 18c; Not Patent LeatHer^* Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C.„ M. & St. P. ... C., R I & P  Col. F. & I  Erie  Erie, pref  Louis. & Nash. ... Manhattan El. .... Traction .... Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern  111. Central  dent, 54% 32% 18(1 V 185% 184 90% 39% Tin Plate Mill Idle, here for 10c Is the Material in Those Burt & Packard Korrect Shapes. 1S5 90 % Elwood, Ind., Aug. 15.—The loral mill of the American Tin Plate Co. shut down last night very suddenly. No reason is given for the suspension. Sold Himself Into Slavery 1 lot Children's Gingham Dresses, nicely trimmed, sale price 19c Ladies' and Children's Pique Sunbonnets, here for 10c Knoxvlllc, Tenn., Aug. 15.—Jerry Logan, tlip aged negro Janitor of the state supreme court, has sold hlmsi-If to (Jernld Stuart, clerk of the court, for $1,- 000. For this sum he agrees In a written contract to serve and obey Stuart as his legal master from now until the time of his death. Logan will pay his debts from the sum to be paid him for Ills liberty. «8% 152% 134% 148% 117% 151% 135 V, 148% 119% Stop into Gainey's and get a large stew, 15c. t2 1 lot Dress Gingham, worth 8c; yours now for 4£c Without doubt the finest shoes ever put together, llegular sparklers, high and low cut, rr* The MeGovern-Corbett Fiffht. New York, Aug. 15.—Announcement Is made that Terry MeGovern -and A CURIOUS COMPLICATION Boys' Pants, they are the 25c kind; sale price 12Jc 1 (19 V The overflow of the Nile begins In June every year and lasts until August. During that time the river is a turbulent stream twelve miles wido. The Nile Overflow "Young Corbctt" will not meet In the ring in New London on Aug. '20, as originally arranged. They will light before the Southern Athletic club of Louisville on Sept. 15. Representatives of the two featherweights decided upon tills at a meeting held nt Saratoga. The reason for abandoning New JLondou is that tho officials of the state of Connecticut have put a Iwin on the light. Ladies' White Lawn Shirt Waists, worth 50c, 75c ;uid $1.00; Mexican Central Canadian Pacific .. Rep Stedl .... Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W. N. Y. Central Pennsylvania Reading .... Reading, pref. Southern Ry., Southern Ry., So. Pacific . . Tenn. C. & I. Texas Pacific U. S. Leather TJ. S. Leather, pref. U. S. Steel .20% 139 DiapuMltlon of Fair Property May Be a Hard Matter. $3.50 & $4.00. «. 19 U Sun Francisco, A lis.' 15.—Mr. Fnl lawyer, Mr. Haggerty, Rays the deal of Charles L. Fair will not upset the present arrangements for the management of the Fair estate. The property Is now managed liy Mr. Ilermatirt Oelrlclis. There Is much speculation as to what wilj become. of Clmrles Fair's share of the estate. On this iiolnt Mr. Uaggarty says: "f'nder the law of California when n couple are victims of a common calamity ami are both lietween sixteen and of age and there Is no evidence as to which died first the man Is presumed to have lived the longer. 1 ythlnnn to Meet In I*ont«vllle. Sail Francisco, Aug. 15.—Louisville, Ivy., has been chosen as the uext place of meeting of the Knights of Pythias supreme lodge. Tracey B. Bangs of liruud Forks, N. D., for the |Dast two years supreme vice chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has been exalted to the supreme chancellorship by the unanimous To|e of the supreme lodge. yours now for 25c Hammocks, worth 75c; reduced to • 45c 33* 1114'/ 160 Patent Colt Skin is soft, brilliant and black as night. Every pair guaranteed till the first solo is worn through. Ask to .see the Prince Henry—the very latest, a high and low shoe all in one. It is claimed that a sure cure for hie congli is to Inhale as much air as the lungs will hold and retain It as long as possible, if one Inhalation Is not sufficient, repeat the process. Hleeonjch, 1 lot Ladies' Silk Shirt Waists, nicely made, best colors, worth $2.50; this sale $1.65 I Blue Calico, worth fitc; here BrUlih Ship Subaldle*. Ladies' Wash Skirts, assorted lot, worth from 98c to *2.00; your choice.. 50c pref. To Sweeten Milk. London, ,Aug. 15.—In Its issue of tills morning the Pally Express asserts, that Canada wjll subsidize to the extent of $150,000 and Great Britain to the extent of $75,000 a year the new line of steamships to lie established between Canada and South Africa, which is the iirst portion of 'the great plan rlahoratpd by Colonial Secretary Chamberlain to make the British empire independent of American and foreign supplies of food, etc. Milk that is slightly 'tainted may he sweetened by stirring a little soda Into It Lamed Wins Tennis Tourney. Ladies' Lisle and T;iifeta Gloves, 25c kind, reduced to 10c Southampton, N. Y., Aug. 15.—Tbe two DoliertJ brothers, the English experts, withdrew from the championship singles of the Long Island lawn tennis tournament, and the tiual matck resulted In a victory for W. A. Lamed in straight sets over Dr. Joshua l'lm of the English team. The score was 0—2, 6—4 and 0—3* Children's Parasols 10c Great Fuxera. 0.F.&C.0. u. 8. Steel, pref Western Union . Wabash, pref . Wabash, com. .. Union Pacific In fasting feats the sect of Jains, in India, is far ahead of all rivals. Fasts of from thirty to forty days are very cominoji, and once a year they are said to abstain from food for seventylive dava. "In such a case all the property would go to Mr. Fair's relatives. The Magnet "Oil the other hand, if there is evidence to show that Mrs. Fair lived longer than her' husband her relatives 37 8. Main St., Pittston, Shoe GimpMy.