Pittston Gazette

              ■p?J I m % Kfff ■ mW EDNESDAY, SEPT £ ' •••■! MI UfflB I WMKbY ESTABLISHED 18S0. TC/lff* { DAILY EST. bt THBO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., iriBER 3, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPYj I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 6 PAGES. RROW ESCAPE ACTIVITY IN . COAL STOCKS. dal policemen have been ordered to guard the vicinity of the residence of President Baer of the Heading railway. Three men were discovered In the large yard of the house apparently hiding In the bushes. When ordered away, they took to-their heels. CARROLL WRIGHT'S STRIKE REPORT From the Store Thai Oar- ries the Stock, That Sim "v- V ■ PKvv OF PRESIDENT the Value and Thot Poet Does It Pres&Qe End of Strike? NS' VICTORIOUS. the Business. Eggji ' •, 1 * »i i 4- • D Roosevelt's Carriage Wrecked Cleveland'* Mayor Control* Ohio Democratic Convention. These prices only give you an idea how cheaply wo sell. Full sized cotton batting, regular price 10c, at S° Sandusky, O., Bept. 3.—Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland won a decisive victory In the preliminary meetings of the Democratic state convention, Ever since he was selected as chairman of the convention by the state central committee it has been the general opinion that this occasion would be made the initial publit; opening of his candidacy fbr the next Democratic nomination for the presidency. In that l-espcct Ills success has been phenomenal. No Ohio candidate for the presidency ever had more unanimity of sentiment in. his favor among the delegates at a state convention than was shown at the meetings by congressional dlsirlcts for the selection of officers and members of the various committees. Made Public in Washington READING 18 VERY ACTIVE. Fast Colored Turkey Red Table Damask, 3!)c value at 23° Extra large sized Turkish Towels, real value 15c each, at |Qc Yard wide bleached muslin, real value 7c, at So 10-4 unbleached sheeting, real value 20c, at 15c by a Trolley Car. Wall Street Full of Rumors of Settle- Today. iV$p*Cr ment, and Pennsylvania Politicians Seem Confident That it Will be All i SECRET SERVICE MAN Over Before Election. IS A DOCUMENT OF Now York, Sept. 3.—Anthracite coal roads had a Held dijy In Wall street, and the boom In prices of all the leading coalers loft an Impression beyond the shadow of a doubt that the end of the coal strike was at last at hand. CONSIDERABLE LENGTH. One case light outing flannels, regular 10c value at - (c One case light figured lawns,nice assortment patterns 3 Jo .V'v ' , INSTANTLY KILLED. Rumors there have been to an unlimited number purporting to tell the same story of the termination of the prolonged struggle, but never before did the ticker tell such a definite story. There were substantial advances In all the stocks of the companies Involved In the coal strike, but the feature of the day was the advance in Reading, (Counting to nearly six points on the common stock. One case children's fast black ribbed hose, all sizes at Labor Commissioner Makes Six « rD , Recommendations. President Escaped'With Slight Cuts 1'».- 1 ■ r- Committees of the convention—the committee oh credentials, permanent organization and rules and order of 25 dozen men's black and white stripe working shirts at 25c and Bruises. One lot ladies' white and colored shirt waists, regular price $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50, your choice, each - - gQc IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE At Phllndelpliln the trading lp Reading was excited and continued after the close of the niurket, when the price of the common ran higher than It did here, selling at the equivalent of 75%. Reading authorities there adhered to their former assertions that the strike will end by the middle of the month. ADVOCATES A SEPARATE UNION OF THE MINERS. I GOVERNOR MURRAY CRANE I SUFFERED SLIGHT INJURIES. Pilfe's Store Also a Nine-hour Day and Paying by 15 South Haln SI. - President Continued His Journey in a President Bacr, when asked In Philadelphia If there would be a settlement, said, "I have not heard of such n thing." Next to Drnry'j Store. the Ton. Always the Cheapest. Prom the strike region also came reports all tending to confirm the theory that the end is near. Senators Quay and Penrose are said to have so impressed the_ operators with the necessity for concessions on their side If a Republican governor and legislature aro to be elected that the men who own the mines are Inclined to yield a point and make offers to the miners. New Carriage. Evans Bros. business—are almost unanimously with him for anything he wants. One of them gave him the, double honor at once of agreeing on a report to make permanent the temporary organization of the convention. TOM L. JOHNSON. Washington, Sept 3.—Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright's report on the "Causes of and conditions accompanying the present controversy between the anthratite coal miners of Pennsylvania and the coal operators," was made public today. The report, which was drawn up by a verbal order of the President, contains upward of 12,000 words. After reviewing at considerable length the origin of the strike and his methods of investigation and presenting the complaints and arguments made by both sides to the controversy, Commissioner Wright offers the following suggestions: First, That the anthracite employes should organize an anthracite coal miners' union, Independent of but affiliated with the United Mine Workers; second, That it would be reasonable and just for the operators to concede at once a ninhour day as an experiment for six months; third, that there should be a joint committee of conciliation composed of representatives of the operators and of the new union; fourth, That such committee should first investigate all conditions relative to mining; fifth, That coal should be paid for by the ton and weighed by two inspectors, one representing the employers and one the men; sixth, When practicable, collectivo bargains should be made relative to wages, time and other conditions under rules to be established by the joint committee referred to. Lenox, Max., Sept. 3.—Within three days of the first anniversary of the fatal- shooting of President William McKlnley, in Buffalo, his successor in ' the highest office of the nation had a miraculous escape from death. Presiv;.„ dent Theodore IJoosevelt, who on a vacation tour through the Eastern The Johnson men were opposed only in the selection of the committee on resolutions und members of the new stnte central committee, and In some districts these contests were closer and more bitter than expected. The Johnson men secured fourteen of the twenty-one state committeemen, with three contests pending, and a greater proportion of those on the committee on resolutions. Best Pat. Flour, Bll..$4.25 Feed, per 100 1.45 Hay, No. 1, per 100... .85 Oats, new, perbu 45 Oats, old, per bu 65 Potatoes, per bu 50 Butter, per lb. dairy or creamery  Cheese, per lb  Large Crop of Unmora. States, being now in Massachusetts, was in an accident this morning that The advance In Reading, with the strength displayed by the other coalers, gave rise to an infinite number of reports other than the story that the coal strike was about to end. The fact that Seuutors Quay and Piatt made the positive statement that the great Btrngglc would end within two weeks was taken, however, as a mere incident,' so positive was the Investing and speculative contingent in this city and Philadelphia that the end was near. The great bulk of the buying orders In the Rending Issues came from Philadelphia early In the afternoon, and it did not take the New York houses with wire connections very long to obtain the same information that started the buying. No one knew In what way the great coal strike would be settled, but It was sufficient to know that It actually seemed neur a settlement.' resulted fatally to a member of the government's detective forces that had , been sent to gijard him from harm at the hands of anarchists. Fortunately, t% ' the President and the other members of the party escaped with very slight *• Injuries, and they were able to proceed on their journey. I President Roosevelt spent last evening at "Dalton," the country home of Governor Murray Crane, of Massachusetts, in the Berkshire Hills. Here he waa the recipient of what has been termed the "wildest Yankee Doodle celebration that he has thus far encountered in New England." At 8 o'clock; this fawning, the Presidential party left "Dalton" for a drive of 20 miles through we Berkshire Hille to the town of Lenox. En route to Lenox, the party ar. rived at Plttsfield at 8.45, and shortly afterward resumed the drive to Len. I ox. The President rode in a handsome landau. With him were Governor f Crane, B. Cortelyou, the President's private secretary, and Con- Lawrence, of Massachusetts. The driver of the rig was D. X Pratt, of Dalton. On the box with the driver rode Officer Craig, of the 8«or«t Service. The party had traveled but one mile from Pittsfield when the accident occured. The time was a few minutes after ten o'clock. The scene \|MM a country road in the Berkshire Hills. The weather was especially fine, and the team was scudding aong the smooth highway at a lively rate, when a point was read ted where the trackscks of the Pittsfield Street Railway Co. cross the road. Either the motorman or the driver of the carriage misjudged the distance between the track and the carriage, for just as the landau was in the .middle of the track, the trolley car, which was running at a rate of 30 miles an hour, crashsd Into it. The car struck the carriage squarely. Officer Craig waa hurled from the box of the carriage and fell on the track in front of tka trolley car. Before the car could be stopped the wheels had mangled the •(lan's body in a terrible manner, killing him instantly. The landau was .24 .12 The Johnson men during the doy made no concessions and iu some cases "gave no quarter" to their opponents. This caused the minorities on the two committees named at tlrst to tight, but the lighting was soon over. ATTACK ON FORT WRIGHT. SHOE DEPARTMENT KAISER IN POSEN. DEATH OF EDWARD EGGLESTON. Germans Johllnnt, Polea Silent and Orderly. He Was a Noted American Novelist Several Battleships Out of Actfon and Once you buy shoes at our store you will always. Good quality. Good fit at lowest prices. Posen, Sept. 3.—The emperor and empress of Gcrmauy have entered the provincial Polish capital, the German faction of the city cheering, ringing liells and waving flags and handkerchiefs to welcome them. The Polish majority of the people was silent and looked gloomily at the brilliant show from houses without decorations. Not one disorderly cry was heard. Glens Falls, N. Y., Sept. 3.—Dr. Edward Eggleston, the noted American novelist and historian, died last night of apoplexy at his Lake George cottage.and Historian. Array Headquarters, Fort Trumbull, Conn., Sept. 3.—Four battleships—the Kearsarge, Indiana. Alabama and Massachusett—made a sunrise attack on Fort Wright, located on Fisher's Island, this morning. During the engagement, which lasted an hour, the Indiana and Kearsarge were put out of action. It is thought that Fort Wright has been reduced. The signal station on Fisher's island was fired upon and destroyed. It is reported that navy men effected a landing on the north side of the island, but this has not yet been confirmed. the Fort Reduced. There were accompanying stories that a greut duel for the control of the property Was being wuged In the stock market between the Morgan-Vanderbllt parties and the rennsylvanla railroad. This, however, was emphatically denied by representatives of lDoth the Morgan and rennsylvanla Interests.Edward Eggleston was born in Vevay, Indiana, Dec. 10, 1837. In 1856, he became a Methodist preacher. He waB once editor of the New York Independent. In 1879, he retired from the pastorate of the Church of Christian Endeavor in Brooklyn, N. Y., to devote himself entirely to literature. His chief works of Action are "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," "The End of the World," "The Mystery of the Metropolisville," "The Circuit Rider," "The Graysons." and "The Faith Doctor." He also'wrote several histories of the United States that are widely used as textbooks in the schools. The closing years of his life were used In writing a "History of Life in the United States." Evans Bros. ft-'" n ? The vague exiiectations of Insult to the emperor or tumult among the people of this city which have been hinted at by newspapers and inferred from the unusual police arrangements for the protection of his majesty and which began two months ago were mistaken and not realized. Just how the advance in the Heading stock is to affect the coal strike was not made clcar. The statement made by Senator Quay, following the same statement by Senator Piatt, is signiticaiit. Wall street men declare that Senator Piatt must have received his Information from Senator Quay, but Senator Piatt spoke first. They say it Is easy to understand why Senator Quay should want the strike to end. 46 South Main Street, w ahoved violently off the street car track, and lay a wreck at the side of the road. Ml of the occupants of the carriage were thrown out and lay in the road. *A. portion of the wrecked carriage fell on the President He was able to scramble to his feet without assistance, but was bleeding from a cut on the rlgtit cheek. He also suffered painful bruises on the body. Nevertheless, hia Injuries are comparatively slight and cause him but littie inconvenience. Secretary Cortelyob was unconscious when picked up from the road by by. standers. He was severely hurt on the back and his face was cut. He soon recovered consciousness and was able to proceed on the journey. Governor Crane and Congressman Lawrence were very fortunate in escaping with very •light cuts and bruises. Their injuries, in fact, are scarcely worth noting. Peiver Pratt was stunned, but soon recovered. The President was assisted to another carriage, together with Secretary Cortelyoti, and their injuries were dressed by Dr. Lung, who happened to be In fc carriage that was following the Presidential landau. After the President had directed that Officer Craig's body should be properly cared for and had sent couriers ahead to allay the excitement that had been occasioned by the news of the accident, he announced that he would carry out his original programme, Inasmuch as the people along the road were awaiting his arrival, and would proceed by carriage to his train, which had gone on to ttockbrldge. At Hotel Aspinwall, where the President and his party were expected to atop for luiich, there was a large crowd of people. The President alighted from his carriage, and, standing on the steps of the hotel, addressed the peopie briefly. He tfald: "We have met with an accident One of the party, a faith" ful friend, has been killed. I know you will not expect me to say more at i thia tlmei" The people received the address quietly, with manifestations of sincere a/mpathy. The enthusiastic receptibn that had been planned for the President at the hotel was abandoned. After a few moments' delay, the Plttston, Pa. Nothing but a decorous reception was accorded their majesties by the moderate sized crowds which were banked behind the double rows of troops on either side of the streets leading from the railroad station to the residence of the commanding general, about two inlles away. There were in all about K,(KKt infantrymen present, and Emperor William's entrance to Posen was a German festival. His majesty lodged In the residence of the commanding general. Cramps, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, diarrhoea, and, indeed, ali bowel complaints, quickly relieved by Perry Davis' Painkiller, a safe, sure and speedy cure for all the troubles named. Every reputable druggist keeps a supply. Every bottle has full directions. Avoid substitutes, there is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. 25c and 50c. For WEDDINGS CIaihap* ! For FUNERALS rlOWBrS 1 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.ueterst. meter boro The Political Situation, A very hCjf~gubernatorial campaign is ou iii Pennsylvania, and It may lie necessary to end the strike In order to save the day for Senator Quay and his party in the state. Former Governor Bobert E. Tattigon is the Demoeratie candidate against Judge Penuypacker, and the Democrats are saying they will elect their ticket unless the strike Is ended at once. By bringing pressure to bear 011 the Pennsylvania coal railroads, the Beading and the Pennsylvania, Mr. Quay could 110 doubt end the strike. Emperor Franz Josef to Visit Rome. Vienna. Sept. 3.—The Montags Re vue, a semi-official organ, today declares that Emperor Franz Josef will go to Rome to'"visit the King of Italy, in defiance of the Pope. Franz Josef, the paper says, wishes to visit both the Quirinai and the Vatican, but if .the Pope is hostile to his visit, he will go to the Quirinai only. SPECIAL LOW PRICES if It's a Good Investment To Buy Your Groceriss on all lines. Goods you will have to pay one-half more for.v A few more days of this sale. Your own interest says "be prompt." Drew n Pistol on Bryan Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 3.—At Lincoln park W. J. Bryan came across two men lighting. One was holding the other down, choking him and ramming his head,in the mud. Mr. Bryan sprang forward and tumbled the assailant into the mud liesidc his foe. For a minute tlie man lay as though stunned. Then he sprang to his feet, with a volley of oaths and, drawing a revolver with one hand and a long knife with tlie other, started for Mr. Brynn, announcing that he was prepared to kill him. The crowd which collected interfered, but not until Mr. Bryan had sprung on his antagonist and prevented him using either of his weapons for the time being. Mr. Bryan showed remarkable strength and agility in overcoming bis antagonist. AT  BRENNAN & ROBERTS 1 lot Children's Black Bibbed Hose; they are worth 10 Jc; yours now for 5c When Senator Piatt was seen, he admitted lie had made the flat statement thnt the coal strike would end within two weeks. Kaiser Reviews Prussian Army. Best Patent Flour  20 lbs Gran. Sugar  Cheese, full cream, lb  Pint Boot Beer Bottles, doz Qt. Boot Beer Bottles,doz.. Hires' Boot Beer, 3 for  Arbuckle Coffee . lion Coffee  $4.25 1 lot Children's Handkerchiefs; sold everywhere 2 for 5c; here lo Men's Hose, ribbed tops, only 4c Ladies' Wrappers, well made, here for 45c Posen, Prussia, Sept. 3.—The Kaiser reviewed the Prussian army today at Lavica, Just outside the city. At least 150,000 people viewed the manoeuvers. 1.00 .12 .60 "I said' it, and I say It again," he said. "Upon what facts did you make the statement?" he was asked. Child Born to the Czar. Feather Pillows, 3J lbs; worth 75c; yours now for a pair 45c Croquet Sets; worth $1; hero 50c 1 lot Bag Carpet; regular 25c quality; now for 19c 1 lot heavy opaque Window Shades; worth 25c; sale price 19c Nottingham Lace Curtains; sold everywhere for #2; here for 98c 1 lot Men's Suspenders; worth 15c; sale price 8c lie shook his head impatiently and replied, "I have said all I shall say upon the subject." St. Petersburg, Sept. 3.—An official messenger today confirms the report that the Czarina had given premature birth to a child. The coal operators did not hold their regular meeting, tind it was wild lit the offices of ge\ i» nl of tho presidents of the coal roud: that no meeting would be held tills week. THE WEATHER. ' party proceeded by carriage to Stockbridgc. Washington, Sept. 3.—Showers tonight; warmer in interior; Thursday, showers and cooler, fresh east to south winds. &•' '■ Craig, the dead eecret service officer, was 48 years of age. He wae a giant [? ,;* M size, being over tlx feet in height ajid weighing over 200 porunds. He had BRENNAN ft ROBERTS, fcaen In the White Houae service for many years. At one time he was a KMibir of Queen Victoria's Grenadiers^* The price of domestic coal was not put up to $11 by the loonl dealers, as had been expected, remaining at $10. the same as last week. T. Rooaevclt* Jr., Baa:* Many Birds. Huron. S. I)., Sept. 3.—Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., nnd the party of railroad men side tracked in palace cars between Arlington and Iletland, S. P., Imaged many birds -In their tirst day's shooting. Young Roosevelt was less Bueeessfnt than some or the others, bnt the number of birds secured by him average*! well with the rest of the party. All are In the best of health nnd are enjoying the hunt. They will move farther west In a day or so nnd possibly may make a trip to the Black Hills. New Yorker* Win Can Match Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eagle Hotel. Children)'s Colored Dresses, nicely trimmed; worth 45c; yours 25c Men's Laundered Percale Shirts, nice assortment of colors; regular 60c kind; here for 39c 1 lot Boys' Brownie Overalls; 25c kind here for 19c Sea Girt, N. J., Sept. 3.—The record In the Hilton trophy match, a total of 1,008 out of a possible l,2tS0, established a year ago by the ntRtrict of Colombia, has been surpassed by New York 3!) points, the team representing the Empire State rolling up a total of 1.137. New Jersey finished in second place with 1,124. while the District of Columbia was third with an even 1,100. K*  fD, Many Policemen and a Thousand Rioters Injured. . iic. '• Vlonna, Sept. 3.—Antl-Servlan Hots (V' last night at Agram, Hun• ' Many houses were burned and I there was a constant fusillade of shots through the wlrtdows of Servian hous-7) •:«. Half of the police force and over RIOTS IN HUNGARY. AMERICAN WORKMEN IN LONDON .Incpndtary Fire In Wlae County Roanoke, W. Vn., Sept 3.—Information has reached here to the effect thut striking miners have fired the plant of the Hussell Creek company, near Virginia City, In Wise county. The tipple, which was n very large building, was totully destroyed, and the engine house and a number of other bnlldings were burned to the ground. A number of loaded coal ears were also burned. Ho tor as could be learned no arresta have yet been made, and there Is no clew as to who flred the plant Speeches on Anthracite Strike Stirred —-VISIT  the British Trades Congress London. Sept. :i.—At. today's session of the Trades Union Congress at Holbron, the American delegates, Messrs. Blacknuin and Dolan, received a most cordial welcome. Dolan made a speech referring to the struggle of the anthracite miners in Pennsylvania, and it stirred the audience in a remarkable degree. Later, each of the American delegates was presented with a case of Sheffield cutlery, on behalf of the congress. Williams & McAnulty 1 lot Unbleached Muslin, heavy Hoods; 3jc yard For a Fine Display of Girpitt and Wall Papers. Also dispenser of Paints n and Oils. Ladies' Lawn Shirt Waist, assorted lot; worth 50c, 75c and $1; your choice 25c rioters were Injured more or less i; seriously. Peasants from the surround!* V'taS villages arc demolishing houses . and their contents, the timbers being ! used to erect barricades in the priucl- KV'dkL«rMta. ntHhatroan Landslides In India. London. Sept. 3.—A dispatch to the Centrnl News from Copenhagen says It Is reported from St. Petersburg that the caarlna has had a miscarriage, but that her condition Is not alarming. Csar'a Hope* Frustrated. London, Sept. 3.—A dispatch to the pally Mail from Simla, India, says landslides have occurred in the native state of Nepal. Several villages and many bridges were destroyed, and bIxtv-twn timtilp blll«1 _ _ _ The Magnet 37 S. Main St., Pittston. —; Window Shidas Mad* to Qrdor. M MATH MAIN. NTH PHMU Guard Surrounds Baer Home. Reading, Pa., Sept 3.—Several ape- ■■ '