Pittston Gazette

              V. z . - t. f SSd YEAR. I WKRKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY E8T. bt THEO. HART 1888. FITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPY; I C PACFC FORTY CENTS A MONTH. ( 0 rrtaCJ. }llfSTE5llEIICES. the Aahland House. He refused to talk about his visit to Harrlman's office or to say with whom he was iu conference there. SUGAR OF LEAD FOUND IN WELL QUIET AT GLENS FALLS. MITCHELL TO ROOSEVELT For downright {rood value, there is not the equal of this store in the city. Troops Being Distributed to .Prevent I Consider I Glens Falls, N. Y„ Oct. 9.-A11 Is quiet along the lino of the Hudson Valley, but the troops are being distributed to prevent disorder. One company has been sent to AVnterford, the southern point of the system, and another company to Mechanicsville. Two companies will be on guard in Glens Falls and South Glens Falls, and four will patrol Sandy Hill and Fort Edward. Governor Odell has assumed the president of the railroad that the troops will stay here until snow Is a foot deep or longer if there is need. Disorder. It develops that Edward Lauterbach, a prominent Republican politician of this city, was also'at the conferencein Senator Piatt's office this morning. He made this statement at noon: "I tried to see Plerpont Morgan this morning, with a view to doing what I could to bring about a settlement of the anthracite strike. I shall see Morgan this afternoon and shall also see Mitchell." "Are there any prospects' of bringing the operators and miners together, Mr. Lauterbach?" was asked. "I will not discuss that now," he replied. '"You must draw your own conclusions." The conference in Senator Piatt's office adjourned until 4 o'clock. Some of Our Prices: Attempt to Kill Whole Fa mily in Massachusetts. Letter Made Public in Washington Today. Quality At 25o a garment, ladies' fleece ribbed vesta and pants At 21c a garment, boys' fleece lined skirts and drawers At 25c each, children's white silk caps, embroidered, in fancy designs, excellent value At 39c each, ladies' umbrellas, fast black, with paragon frame At 39e a garment, men's fleece lined shirts and drawers At 25c each, children's combination suits, all sizes At 4c" yard, unbleached muslin, 36 inches wide A'S-. ■D Something Doing and you will find our prices cheaper than any other store in town. Wo stand ready to prove this to you. Are you willing to be convinced ? PROFESSOR UNDER ARREST REASONS FOR REFUSAL. in the Strike. Suspected of the Crime Because He He Says There is No Law to Enforce LITICIANS TAKE A HAND. Had Had Differences Over Money Henry L. Ramsay, secretary of the Central Trades and Labor assembly, was arrested, charged with attempting to pull a soldier and a motoruinn from a car. He waived examination and gave bail for $7,500. James Mend, an employee of the International Taper company, who was fined because of Ills activity in the strike, was rearrested and gave $"D,000 ball for his appenrance. David Mulford, a striking conductor, waived examination on charges of '' )tlng and assaulting a nonunion conductor and wns held for the grand Jury. the Findings of Such a Commission Matters With His Cousins—Pleads as That Proposed to be Appointed Not Guilty. by the President Washington, Oct. 9.—President Mitchell's letter to President Roosevelt. declining the latter's offer to appoint a special commission to investigate the condition of the anthracite miners and to do all in his power to carry out the recommendations of such commission, on condition that the miners be ordered back to work at once, was made public this morning. President Mitchell states that he appreciates the responsibility resting upon the miners, but, bearing in mind the experience of the union with the operators in the past and recalling that there is no law to enforce the findings of the proposed commission, ho has declined to order the strike oil, simply on the hope that the operators might be induced or forced to comply with the commission's recommendations.Manchester, Oct. 9.—The Guardian. In an article on the Atlantic shupplng combine, today, says: "We are in' a position to announce that Manchester has been definitely chosen by the International Mercantile Marine Co. as one *of the terminal ports in Great Britain for Atlantic steamship service."Manchester a Terminal Port. Fall River, Mass., Oct. An attempt to kill nil entire family of six persons by putting sugar of lend in the well that supplies them with water; the arrest of Professor Philip II. Clark, accused of the crime: his arraignment In court aiul his plea of "not guilty" have inudc u stir in the social life in this region of New England uuetjualed save by the Fosburg murder ut l'ittsfield.' All the Leaders are in Brennan & Roberts At 45c a garment, ladies' muslin night gowns, full length and openwork insertion At 10c a yard, one case of Flannelettes, a variety of patterns ia all colors Corner Main and Thomas Sts. Nt xt to Eagle Hotel. ; New York. Evidence Is being obtained that Saturday's riot was prearranged by the leaders, the band heading the parade being told to change the line of march bo as to bring the paraders in contact with the car which Was ilrst attacked. THEY MEET AT MIDNIGHT. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. If the charges which huve landed Professor Clark in jail are proved, the bitterest Kentucky feud will appear tame compared with the clash between the Chirks and the Barrows, two of the leading families of this section of New Knglaml. VISIT At 3c a dozen, good pearl bnttons, all sizes New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Williams & McAnulty At 15c each, a new lot of ladies' » fancy bolts General Manager Josselyn said no decision had been readied as to when the railway company would send cars into Troy. United Traction officials are not anxious to fulfill their contract with the Hudson Valley and thus bring a strike- upon themselves. Their employees have "cut in" a switch in Waterford, where the Hudson Valley cars would have to enter cityward, with the result that a car of the latter company would lie out of power before It bad gone two blocks. For a Fine Display of Carpets and Wall Papers. Also dispenser of Paints and Oils. AtlOo each, fancy cushion cords Present Were the & Pennsylvania Senators.. New York, Oct. 9, 1902. Open. Clos. .121% 122% . 87% 88% .100% 100% . 62% 63% . 35 35% . 62% 63' .105% 106% , 29% 30 ,186% 187% .196 196 82% 84% 38% 39% . 68 68 137% 138% 134% 134% 138% 139% 111% 111% 30% 31% 147 148 26% 26% 134% 135% 21% 21% 73 73% 33% 34% 154% 154% 161% 163 69 70% 77% 77% 37% 38 95% 95% 71% 71% .64 63% 43 43% 13% 14% .89% 90 39% 39% 8S% 88% • 91% 91% 43% 48% 32% 33% 104% 104% 90% 90% 35% 35% 29% 30% 60% 61 Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref. .., Copper  Car & Foundry .. Brooklyn Traction B. & O  Sunday morning. Sept. 28, Frank Burrows of the village of Atmenet went to Ills pump in the kitchen uiul began to pump water for preparing the morning meal. lie noticed that the water was discolored. It had a whitish blue appearance. At first he thought somebody had spilled some milk into the well. lie called to his sister, MrR. Terry, who, with her husband, David Terry, lives at her brother's home, a handsome house on the hill overlooking the village. She said nothing had been kept in the well for several weeks and that she could not Imagine why the water should have assumed a white appearance. People's Store, 15 South Main St., Pittston, Mitchell Absolutely Refuses to Say Workman Scalded to Death. Window Shades Mads to Ordsr. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONES ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. N. J., Oct. 9.—While engaged in scalding canned Lima beans in the Greenwich Canning Factory, Joseph Blosson fell headlong into a vat and was scalded to death. He stepped on a rod, which rolled beneath his feet, pitching him into the boiling water. Anything Concerning the Purpose Chic. & Gt. Western C„ M. & St. P  C„ R. I. & P  Col. F. & I  Erie  of HI* Mission to New York or Evans Bros. What Was Considered at the Con. Coroner Bulils in his report on the death of George Bourgeau finds that the mau's death was the indirect result of a blow given by Privnte I'ntterson, who was defending himself from Bourgean's attempt to deprive him of his gun, and that Tatterson was not to blame. The Climax of ference—Later He Visited the Un- Erie, pref .. Louis, and Nash. Manhattan El. . Met. Traction ... Mo. Pacific .... Col. Southern .. 111. Central  Mexican Central Canadian Pacific Rep. Steel  Ion Pacific Office—Senators and Shirt Waist When you buy Groceries It is well to remember we are always Lowest in Price. ■ CVv ' Governor Odell Then Meet Without •,* . Mitchell — Prominent Republican THE WEATHER, "There's something suspicious In this,1' said Barrows, and pushing aside the top of the well he peeped down. Strewn all along one side was a wldte powder resembling lime. The water was white on top. Barrows fished out some of the water and souie of the powder and took it to IDr. C. A. Briggs in the village, who ut once said it was sugur of lead. Washington. Oct. 9.—Forecast until 8 p. m., Friday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair and cooler tonight; Friday, faii\  Selling! Politician Trying to Bring Morgan \Jy Rand Mitchell Together. New York, Oct. 9.—An important C"! . conference with reference to the anfc'j J thraclte strike has been In progress in this city since early this morning, Bt-f but up to late this afternoon no au- V v*horltative announcement had been mide with reference to the particular Er* propositions under consideration or iflfc' that had been ttaken con|P Jperol'ng the same. IjTl f jjPresident John Mitchell, of the fm flUtad Mine Workers, arrived here ■P - from the Bti'lke headquarters In B Wllkesbarre about 9 o'clock last eve|S'.: lining. He left Wllkesbarre very sud- WBfr denly at 3 o'clock yesterday after- Jy noon, without making any statement ■ as to the nature of his business that had called him to the metropolis. From 10.45 until 12.30 last night. '."Mr. Mtltchell was closeted with Sena- P tor Quay and Senator Penrose, of Ep Penni()'|vaflla, in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. With the strike leader and the K Senators was supposed to be Louis N. ¥ ' Hammerling, of Wllkesbarre. K When it Was over, Mr. Mitchell cnnie It p"1 of the hotel alone and walked back to the Ashland House. To ull inquirers fe® - he said: Kg • "I have-nothing to say. I have notli|®.., Iflgtosay." K ' Senators Qnrty und Penrose had left Bp orders at the desk tlint they should not ji*. . be disturbed either by cards or tele- K ' grams and remained inaccessible dur- MLtJag the night. ' President X'ah.v of district No. 0 was !-aeen after he hud bad u short talk with President Mitchell upon the hitter's return to the Ashland House. , When asked whether the miners Vould take any steps to atlevlate the great buffering In the cities because of tbe lack of coal, he said that for the miners to give In now without some sort of concessions from the operators would mean that they would lie reduced to a gtate worse than slavery. President Mitchell made his appearance at the Ashland House this morning at 8.30. He absolutely declined to {liscuss the purpose pf his visit tu N«w; York. "Will you go to Washington from here?" Mitchell was asked. W cannot say," he replied. "Have ftere been any developments which would lead you to believe that the strike will be settled soon?" "I don't care to answer that," was the hcply. It la believed that Mitchell Is await,tjf lng important Information today. His midnight conference with the Penn- L sylvania Senators is regarded as sig'\nlflcant. It was undoubtedly devoted to the discussion of settlement plans. t In till the interested quarters there Is • .an air of secrecy and expectancy. It »•' 1*euld -not bo surprising If Important .V developments should take place at any moment. Another meeting, believed to be in reference to the strike, was held this morning In the offtce of Senator Thomas C. Piatt, at No. 40 Broadway. Among those in attendance, besides Senator Piatt, were* Senators Quay And Penrose and Governor Odell. Not ' a w»rd has been permitted to leak out as to what is taking place In th« conference room, file financial district *rat soon made aware that something [b'lg was impending and a big crowd 'feathered in the vicinity of the building in wthlch the conference was held. President Mitchell was not at the second conference. Instead, he was at office of Edward H. Harriman, of Union Pacific railroad. Just before ' be left tbe office and returned to COAL STRIKE IN FRANCE. Best Pat. Flour, bbl..$4.25 Feed, per 100 1.40 Oats, No. 1, white, bu.. .40 Hay, long «te cut, 100.. .85 Butter, per lb. dairy or creamery (best). .24 Lard, pure, per lb 12jc Cheese, full cream, lb .12 Gold Dust, 4-lb package 1!) Snow Boy, 4-lb package 19 Big Drive Bak. Powder, 2-lb .20 Nabob Pan Cake Flour, 1-pk .10 Cold Snap B'wheat Flour 3-lb .12 Aunt Jemima Pan Cake, 3-lb .25 Forty-aevcn Thousand Miner* Al- A sale that offers M you the most ele- A gant Shirt Waists for less than their bbhhbm cost. Norfolk & Western N. Y.. 0. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Reading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. . Southern Pacie ... Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific '. U. S. Leather  U. S. Leather, pref. IT. S. Steel  Paris, Oct. 0.—In accordance with the decision of the national committee of the French Miners' federation a general strike lias begun. ready Out. For over $0 tears Dr. RICHTER'S World-Kenowned This made it likely that an attempt had been made to poison the entire family, which Includes Mr. Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. David Terry, their eldld, Gertrude, and Mrs. Eliza Barrows, mother of Frank Barrows. It Is estimated that 42,000 men have already struck In the northern coalfields and that 5,000 men have struck aroqnd St. Etienne. "Anchor" Pain Expeller m Extraordinary bar- Ja A gains, everyone of ■■ □ \m them. We need the room. We must get The committee has Issued a manifesto addressed to the miners' comrades In the United States, England. Germany, Belgium and Austria which declares In part: rid of these goods, even at less than the wholesale cost of the material in them. State Detective Albert E. Hodges of Tauuton, Muss., was Bent for, and the case was put In his hands liy Barrows. Hodges sent a quantity of the water to chemists In Boston, who found that It contained enough sugar of lead to prove fatal. HUt« Detective Sent For. hno proven to be the Beat then U for Rfteumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c VAhlOUS Rheumatic Cornpiaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists "The cause we are defending Is common to all. We are pushed to the last extremity In lighting to obtain a slight Improvement In our miserable eoudltlou, more equitable remuneration, with regulation of our work for the present and legislation sheltering us against the strict needs of old age. We are sure you understand your duty. We leave you the Initiative in Huch measures as are most convenient to you In aiding us in our struggle." They come in white and colors, of a pretty make and good material. It's worth going a mile out of your way to get a bargain like this. U. S. Steel, pref. .. Western Union .... Wabash, pref  Wabash, com  Union Pacific  Union Pacific, pref. Alton  Kt  The detective asked If the family were on bad terms with anybody, and they gave liim the name of Professor Philip H. Clark, u distant cousin, who was once very friendly, hut who, they said, has for years cherished bitterest hatred for Mrs. Terry because of. his dissatisfaction over the disposition of hiB mother's estate. Hp had repeatedly demanded money of Mrs. Terry, which had been left iu her care by his mother for his two children, who are now motherless. He was refused this money because he wanted to draw it In an lii8tallmeut of $3,000 instead of being satlslled with smaller amounts from time to time. Mrs. Terry said that the last time Clark asked for money he remarked, "This thing may end In a tragedy." or through $2.50 Waists $1.75 Waists $1.50 Waists $1.25 Waists $1.00 Waists 49° F. M, Richter & Go. If you are in need of Jelly Glasses we have all kinds cheap. Oil Shoes or Rubbers. Kt. pref. 215 Pearl Street, New York. Evans Bros. Stricken With Paralysis. The maulfesto then appeals to the troops mobilized against the miners to remember the conduct of Colonel St. Remy in refusing to obey orders during the ll/ittauy school troubles which were contrary to his conscience. Henderson Grimett, of this place, was stricken with paralysis and completely lost the use of one arm and side. After being treated by an eminent physician for quite a while without relief, my wife recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after using two bottles of it he is almost entirely cured.—Geo. R, Mac Donald. Man. Logan county, W. Va. Several other very remarkable cures of partial paralysis have been effected by the use of this liniment. It is most widely known, however, as a cure for, rheumatism, sprains and bruises. Sold by all dealers on a guarantee. Dry Goods Store T. A. DURKIN. 46 South Main Street, Pitts ton. Pa. The Temps calculates that the French miners number 102,000 men, of whom only 00,000 belong to the feder- Best Patent Flour $4.25 20 lbs Granulated Sugar 1.00 21 lbs A Sugar 1.00 Hay 85 Bran and Middlings.... 1.35 Corn, Cr. Ccrn, Chop and atlon. For WEDDINGS CIaimav* » For FUNERALS TIOWBrS I The probability of a rise in the price of domestic and factory coul is beginning to be seriously discussed. The secretary of the mine owners' committee In an Interview predicts dear coal in Paris this winter. lie says the Pennsylvania strike will be purtly responsible for this. BEAUTY, GRACE and STYLE Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. Wo can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I.B.CARPENTER,exeter st. exeter iorq This furnished a clew for the detectives, and they went nt once to Worcester, where Clark lived. They found Clark, but there was nothing In his manner to cause the detectives to believe that he could be guilty of scattering poison In the well of his relatives. Meal  Gilt Edge Creamery and 1.45 Dairy Butter. ; ; Strictly Fresh Eggs. 1 ; Chase & Sanborn's Best ! ! Blend Coffee, 35c lb, ; ; 3 lbs $1,00 ;; Chase Cfc Sanborn's Teas from . , 30c to 70c per pound. ;; Special Inducements \ to Cash Purchasers are the essential features of TAILORING and are always embodied in the Built-to-Order Garments of Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, dentist. U s s Furnace cleaned and repaired. Ash, Clark 1'leadn Nut Guilty. Washington. Pa., Oct. !).—One of the most destructive wrecks in the history of the Washington branch of the Panhandle railroad occurred at Van Emeus station, two miles east of Canonsburg. The wreck resulted in live lives beiug blotted out and a number injured, one so badly that he may die. The killed were all foreigners, and their names could not be ascertained. The dead were taken to I'anousburg, where they will await idcntliication, The bodies were "horribly mangled, aud they will be hard to Identify. The wreck occurred at a siding about twenty yards from the Van Emeus station. All eustbound coal train sldewlped u gravel or construction troln at the opening of the switch, lioth trains were specials running under special Five Killed In Wreck, Special Low Prices. If you are looking for bargains, of course you go to Look Over the Couch Today and if it needs repairing send word to the ROGERS COUCH FACTORY. When Clark was arraigned before Judge McDonough In the district court, he pleaded not guilty through his lawyer, Milton Reed, one of the ablest criminal lawyers in Massachusetts. Lawyer Reed said: BUSS, Starch, 5c per lb. Giles, The City Tailor, — MAGNET Hams, 13%c per pound. Giles. "I liuve known tills mnn for ninny years, and It 1b impossible for mo to believe that lie is guilty of tills grave charge. lie is polished and gentlemanl.v in Ills bearing and a man of great learning and tnlent. He is a son of the late Seth Clark, one of the best men who ever lived and n' public spirited citizen of the county. 1 have had legal business with Professor I'lark several times, and I have always found him fo be a most entertaining, companionable man of refinement and culture." Millinery Opening. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10. At WALDMAN'S, 19 S. Main St. Drury s Csr PRICES Fail Clothes ard arriving. A big variety of patterns already on hand. Come in and make yonr choice early. This year we have been able to get together the largest variety of bargains we have ever had, and wo are selling them at record breaking prices. Why ? Because, when we buy a bargain, we sell a Starch, 5c per pound, Giles. Alexander the Great used his sword against women rather than for them, and one of his favorite pastimes was beating his wives with the flat of his steel blade. Alexander the Great, Main Street, Opposite Water St. Pittstob. bargain. Best Patent Flour Best Family Flour  Rye Flour  Cboj) and Meal  Corn and Cracked Corn. Bran and Middlings  Oats, per bushel  Potatoes, per bushel. ... Onions, per bushel  Hay, No. 1  Straw, per cwt  Maplo Syrup, quart cans Maple Syrup, J gallon... Maple Syrup, 1 gallon.. . B.-W. Flour, package. . . Ralston, B.-W. Flour  Medium Beans, 3 quarts Marrow Beans, per quart No. 1 Mackerel  $4.25 1 lot fancy Domet Flannel, 8c quality, special price 5 cents. Half wool Cashmere, all colors, 15c kind, here for 10c. Children's heavy fleece lined Vests and Pants, special, from 5c 1 lot Rag Carpet, 25c quality, here for 19c. Mackerel, 10c apiece. Giles, •Judge McDonough said the clinrge against C'lnrk was too grave to admit of a smnll bail. Ue held the prisoner in default of bond In the sum of $5,- 000. orders. October Patterns Now In, Cleveland, O.. Oct. 0.—Believing that be had swallowed his false teeth during sleep and lning supported lu his belief by the operator o( an X ray machine, Frank Buettner. a well known local contractor, had his esophagus opened Its entire length to recover the missing article. No teeth were found, however, and the operation was a severe one. Later n search of the bed In which Mr. Buettner slept disclosed the teeth between the mattresses. Mr. Buettuer's condition is serious. The object which the X ray expert held to be the teeth was a swelling due to laryngitis. The X Hay'd Mistake. Burke &Son Independent, perfect fitting, seam allowing patterns; nothing over 15c RUGGLES. Need a stove or furnace? See Ash, William J. Bryan on the Stamp. Falls city. Neb.. Oct. 9.—William J. Bryan has begun a campaign on behalf of the fusion ticket of Nebraska which will continue with little interruption until November. It is Mr. Bryan's plan to vlsltenearly every county In the state. lie made three speeches, at Pawnee City, Table ltock and Falls City, speaking to large crowds at encli place, 'itusts and imperialism were dwelt upon in his hour's speech at tills place, with incidental reference to the coal miners' strike and the financial question. . v__ Ladies' Striped Flannelette Underskirts, ruined bottom, only 25c. Children's eider down coats, angora trimmed, 'JBc kind for 50c. 1 lot children's cashmere capes, all colors, 10c. Fresh Shell Oysters. 60c anil $1 per 100. Stews or frys at Moffat's. New phone. We are daily receiving the new fall styles in Ladies' Putts. Coats,- Press and Walking Ski rta silk and flannel waists, Children'** Drepses .25 .50 .80 .10 .10 Dressing Hacks, Wrappers, etc. Three excel- Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, 14 S. Main lent attraction?- 1 lot ladies' tlanette shirt waists, nice assortment of colors, worth 50c and 75c, here for 25c. Lace curtains worth 75c, special price 45c. Speer's Port Wine is Made from the dead ripe Oporto Grape, left on Oie vines until, they ratein some, until part of the water dries out and sugar forms, thus making less wine by one-half, but that which is made is double In richness, heavier body and more acceptable than other wines. Just the wine for invalids, females and the aged. No. !. Ladies' and Missea' walking nkirt* made of heavy Oxford Melton. Well maiio, with stitc hed flounce, at $1.49 No 2 Ladies' all wool tricot flannel waists, in ull the new color*, stock color and bishop sleovoa lined ihrough, 98c Jeaaie Morrison Ont of Jail. .25 JO .I2& No. 3. Ladies'dress skirts of fine cheviot— black or blue, trimmed with htraiSa and bands of taffeta silk, cut flounce, worth 81.76- at 1 lot 2 clasp kid gloves, all colors, only (55c. Lansing. Ivan., Oct. U.—Jessie Morrison has been released from the state jpeuitentiury ■ here on the approval of her teu thousand dollar bond pending the appeal of her case to the supreme court. Miss Morrison was sentenced to ten years for killing Mrs. Oliu Castle. . §2.90 i Ottawa, Oct. St.—The Albany Burgess corps, a military association of Albany, N. Y., has been granted permission by the Canadian government to enter the liouitnion under arms for the purpose •f vialtltur UoutnuU and OiwI«m American Troops to Ylatt Canada, Kits, No. 1 Mackerel William Drury, THE LEADINO GROCER. 1.25 The Magnet 1 %! Fillings that will last Dr. Welsh. BURttE & SON Stoves and ranges at Ash's. 18 South mala St 37 S. Main St., Pittston.