Pittston Gazette

              * r,'»' t^-7 t •i- i 'i 53d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1860. 1 DAII.Y EST. bt THEO. HAttT 188!. P1TTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPY; \ FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 6 PAGES. % conn t 1 FAILURE. that circumstances might prevent him from doing so. Several of his agents are keeping him posted on what Is going on in the neighborhood of Senator Piatt's office. STEWART COMMANDER THE MACEDONIAN REVOLT. HORRID CRIME IN HOMESTEAD. For downright good value, there is not the equal of this store in the city. CoualcUns Report* About It Re- London, Oct. 10.—Conflicting reports have been received in London as to the actual situation In Macedonia. Reliable correspondents who hove visited Salonika give varying accounts, some to the effect that the rebellion is not im- Iiortant, while others, the correspondent in Athens of the Standard, for example, declare tliiB morning that the Situation Is very grave and that people possessing any considerable wealth are leaving the country. eelved In London. 1 Consider S Some of Our Prices s The conference came to an end at 1.10 p. m. No formal statement of the proceedings was given out, but Governor Odell said that an adjournment had been taken until next Tuesday. It was said by the parties to the conference that nothing had been decided upon. The operators remain stubborn and show not the slightest sign of yielding. Their first move this morning was to issue, through the Financial News Bureau, their viewpoint of the pending negotiations. "We are being subjected further to political pressure, but it did not and will not work," they said. This was a dampener, but at noon they went further and Issued a letter written by David Wilcox, general counsel for the Delaware and Hudson Co. In this, they asked President Roosevelt to apply for an injunction, on behalf of the national government, restraining the miners from conspiring to restrain interstate commerce. This | Quality Grand Army Encampment Mere Boy Almost ExtermiD nates His Own Family. At 25c a garment, ladies' tloecu ribbed vests and pants At 21c a\ irmeut, boys' fleece lined shirts 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 39c a garment, men's fleeco lined shirts and drawers * At 25c each, children's combination suits, all sizes At.4oa yard, unbleached muslin, 36 inches wide Elects Officers. Baer and Thomas pi" and you will find our prices cheaper than any other store in town. We stand ready to prove this to you. Are you willing to bo convinced Y A NEW BRIDGE DEDICATED. MOTHER AND SISTER DEAD. Met Senators. In Vienna there is a tendency to minimize the seriousness of the revolutionary outbreak. It is asserted there that two are opposed to each other and tliut the movement will soon die of inanition provided Turkey effectually guards all the mountain passes. It is alleged that the Sarafoff committee has ordered the cessation of the insurrectionary movement on the ground that the moment is not favorable for a successful rebellion. Cornerstone of Memorial Structure Four Other 8isters in Dying Condition, ADJOURNMENT TILL TUESDAY. Over the Potomac Laid—Many Re- They Were Hacked to Pieces With ceptions and Campflrea —Woman's an Axe—Elder Brother Overcame Relief Corps Meets. the Fiend by Felling Him to Floor. Washington, Oct. 10.—The Grand Army, Ill-sides hearing nn address from Coiniuunder lu Chief Torrance and reports from u number of officers and committees, elected 11 new head for the ensuing year. The new commander In chief of the G. A. It. Is General T. J. Stewart of Pennsylvania, who was u leading candidate for the honor a year ago. His competitors were General John C. Black of Illinois, a former commissioner of pensions, and Colonel Julin McKlroy of this city. The name of General Daniel E. Sickles of New York city was presented to the convention, but he withdrew from the race. William M. Olln of Massachusetts was elected vice commander In chief und James M. Avcrill of Georgia junior vice commander In chief. Pittsburg, Oct. 10.—A 17-yearold hoy named Cowley, living at Homestead, killed his mother and sister with an axe this morning at 3 o'clock. He also hacked four other sisters so badly that it Is feared they will die. When he attacked an elder brother, who lay asleep in bed, the axe glanced off the latter's head. The brother awoke, took the situation in at a glance, and, jumping out of bed, knocked his would-be murderer down with a chair. Policemen then arrived and took the young murderer to the police station. ( Brennan & Roberts Statement that No Decision was Reached. At 45c a garment, ladies' muslin night gowns, full length and, openwork insertion At I Oc a yard, one case of Flannelettes, a variety of patterns in all colors A special edition of the Reformer, the organ of M. Zoutcheff, president of the Macedonian committee, published In Sotla, describes desperate lighting in that neighborhood. The insurgents of Mclnlk, Turkey in Europe, have occupied the Krisna dotlle, on the Bulgaro- Mucedonlau frontier, whence the Turks are unable to dislodge them. Many men Qn both sides were killed during the fighting there. The Turks have burned the village of Geleznltsa, and there has been serious fighting between Turkisn troops and 400 insurgents near Monastlr. Corner Muin and Thomas Sts. Next to Eagle Hotel. VIEWS OF THE OPERATORS. VISIT At 3c ii dozen, good pearl buttons, all sizes Williams & McAnulty At .15c each, a new lot of ladies' fancy belts letter,, the operators permitted to be inferred, received the approval of all the coal roads Interested. It Was looked at in other quarters as a challenge to the miners to fight to the last. For a Fine Display of Carpets and Wall Papers. At 10c each, fancy cushion cords Declare That the Political Pressure Will Not Work. THE FRENCH COAL STRIKE. People's Store, Senator Piatt was sesn in Robinson's restaurant after the adjournment of the conference. He wns asked if his statement that the matter had been laid over until next Tuesday signifies WRECK IN NEW ENGLAND. Entire Tlenp In Several Mining Dla- trivia. Also dispenser of Paints and Oils. Aside from the election of these officers the most Interesting feiiture of the eucnmpmeut'was the report of the pension committee of the U. A. It. This committee severely scored the medical division ol' the pension bureau, declaring that it wns a dead line where were executed the claims of veterans seeking pensions. It accused' the personnel of this division of approaching the reports of the examining surgeons throughout the country with suspicion and distrust and as made In bad faith. It denounced the reports that extensive frauds were practiced lu pension claims as absolutely baseless. Paris. Oct. 10.—Further information received here from the coal mining regions indicates that the strike Is spreading rapidly, but, while in the I'us do Calais, Xord and other districts the cessation of work is already complete. In other regions the mines are still working nt full capacity. The strikers In the Pas de Calais district number 47,000 laen. The mines are working full at Montlucon, department of Alller, and Moutceau-les-MlneH, department of Suone-et-Lolrc, where a large majority of the miners are opposed to the strike. At Anzln, department of Nord, only 2,800 out of 14,000 men have ceased work. 15 South Main St., Pittston. One Is Killed and Over m Score In- jured. Window Shades Made to Order. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONES ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. « Plerpont Morgan Was Not at the Con- Danbury, Conn,, Oct. 10.—One person dead and over a score injured is the result of a head on collision of the Highland division of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad directly In front of the stutlon ut Sandy Hook. ference—Gets Gruffy When Asked that there will be another conference at that time or not. He said: "It means that by next Tuesday we will know whether or not there will be a ssttlement of the strike. You musn't bother me further. I have to eat." If Ho Expected to Attend—Declares Evans Bros. He Did Not Block a Settlement— The Climax of Operator* Informally Call on Presi Against Strikers to Restrain Them jjifc.' • From Conspiring to Restrain Inter. if An excursion of fourteen cars running from the fair grounds to Waterbury fulled to take a siding, it Is alleged, and crashed Into the regular westbound train standing In front of the station discharging passengers. The engines on both trains were considerably damaged, but the first car on the excursion train,' was crushed, and the inside, which was crowded, was a mass of splinters, broken glass uud shrieking, wounded men and women. Miss Mamie Qulnlau of Naugatuck, aged twenty-two, who occupied a seat near the front end of the car, was so seriously Injured that she died a few moments luter In the station. Her companion, Michael Mella, wus injured, but not seriously. Shirt Waist Selling When you buy Groceries It is well to remember we are always Lowest in Price. Best Pat. Flour, bbl..$D4.25 Feed, per 100 1.40 Oats, No. 1, white, bu.. .40 Hay, long- & cut, 100.. .85 Butter, por lb. dairy dent to Apply for Injunction Immediately after the conference, Senators Quay and Penrose started for Philadelphia. Both renised to talk. The Woman's Relief corps, the Daughters of Veterans and the Ladles of the Q. A. It. also met in annual convention. Thousands of veterans and their wives not delegates to either of these organizations attended army corps reunloiis in the big tents on the. White lot or spent the beautiful October day In sightseeing. state Commerce—President Mitch- RIOTING IN GENEVA. ell Remains In New York, But Did The' "yellows," as the antlstrikers are called, are preparing to offer resistance 111 case attempts are made to prevent them from working. They are distributing pistols and cartridges and are organizing night patrols. It is probable that at the most only 120,000 out of 102,000, the total number of coal minora In Prance, will join the strike. A sale that offers M you the most ele- U «ant Shirt Waists for less than their cost. •.*. Not 8ee Operators. Cavalry Charged a Mob of Strikers and Several Were Wounded. Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 10.—The street car trouble is becoming more serious. Last night, several thousand strikers and their sympathizers gathered In crowds on the streets and demanded the resignation of the obnoxious American officials who have been effecting economies and changes In the management of the car lines. The strikers became so demonstrative that a battalion of infantry was called out to clear the streets. The infantry being unable to cope with the crowd, a company of cavalry was ordered out and charged on the strikers with drawn sabres. Several of the strikers were wounded. Six were arrested. New York, Oct. 10.—J. Plerpont Mory. gap, Senator Penrose, Senator Quay , and Governor Odell went into confer- P'™" ence this morning at 8.30 o-'ciock at the * ■ Fifth. Avenue Hotel. They remained in fT ■ conference for an hour and a half. the Pennsylvania Senators took (l! i ■ cab and started for the office of f Senator Piatt, at No. 49 Broadway, j Odell and Morgan remained at the (jr" hotel, but would not talk as to their purposes with respect to the anthrafev. ette strike. Governor Odell left the hotel at , VS. 10. He said he had not attended any M ffc Extraordinary bar- A |||l gains, everyone of them. We need the The cornerstone of the proposed memorial bridge across the Potomac to connect Washington with Arlington cemetery wus dedicated at a big open air meeting In the White lot in the afternoon. The stone weighs seven tons and was cut by the Stonecutters' union of the District of Columbia. The Inscription read: . "Designed and presented by the Stonecutters' union of Washington, D. C., as tile cornerstone of the memorial bridge which, In connecting the national capital with Arlington, shall ever stund as a monument to American patriotism. Dedicated Oct. 0, 11)02, during the thirty-sixth national encampment of the U. A. It." . Cornerstone of New Bridge Laid. or creamery (best). .24 Lard, pure, per lb 12ic Cheese, full cream, lb .12 Gold Dust, 4-lb package 19 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 Several minor disturbances have been reported from various points, but no serious trouble hos as yet occurred. Strong bodies of gendarmes and troops are guarding the pits and patrolling the districts where attempts at violence are feu red. Additional troops are constantly arriving in the coal mining region, and the garrisons of neighboring towns ure kept in burracks and In readiness for a move at the shortest notice. Hardly n person In the car escaped Injury, and a few moments after the collision the station, a nearby hotel and several residences were turned into temporary hospitals for the reception of injured passengers. rid of these goods, even at less than the wholesale cost of the material in them. 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 Hudson Volley Striker* Arrested, Glenn Falls, N. Y„ Oct. 10.—Tliore is no change in the Hudson Valley trollfcy strike situation here. William Moynehan, who Is vice president of the Central Trades and Labor assembly, has been arrested on a charge of rioting. He was held in $3,000 bail for examination. Edward Mead, on the same charge and ball, was also held for examination. Alfred J. Meyers of Stillwater was arrested on the charge of having put a dynamite cartridge on the track at Stillwater. He was held for the grand jury. General Oliver visited the camp, and as a result the First battalion, consisting of the Troy and Cohoes companies, will be detached from the Second regiment and will go into camp between Sandy Hill and Fort Edward, under command of Major Dunspaugh. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The lack of. coal has already caused a number of iron works to close, and increased quantities of coal are being received in France from Belgium and Germany. $2.50 Waists SI.75 Waists $1.50 Waists $1.25 Waists $1.00 Waists 49® conference -Whatever this morning, but that he had met Morgan in the breakfast room and had talked of the pleasantries of the day. "We didn't touch the coal situation," he said, "and I If you arc in need of Jelly Glasses we have all kinds cheap. OK Shoes or Kubbers. New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Secretary of War Root presided and made an eloquent speech In support of the proponed bridge. He also rend n letter from President lloosevelt expressing deep regret because of Ills inability to be present and warmly indorsing the proposed memorial. W. F. Mcilugh, secretary of the Stonecutters' union, presented the stone. B. II. Warner of tills city, Colonel Joseph I'. Elwell of Buffalo and General Warnock of Ohio made speeches. An artlltery band furnished the music. Owing to tlie inability of eight horses to get the stone to the platform the exercises were held some distance from the site planned for them... lrlsli Delcgotri Sail Today. New York. Oct. 10, 1902. Open. Clos. 122 121 % 87% 88 100% 100% 02 % 03 34 34% 62% 62% 105% 105 50 50 30% 29% 180% 186% 190 196 Vi 83*4 Sl% Chicago, Oct. 10.—A cablegram from Dublin received here by Colonel John F. Flnerty announced that John I*. Itedmond, John Dillon, Micliael Davltt and Edward Blake, Ireland's delegates to the convention of the United Irish league of America, to be held 111 Boston Oct. 20 and 21, will leave Queenstown today on the New England. They are expected to reach Boston Oct. 17. Accompanying the delegation is Mrs. John Martin, a sister of John Mitchell, who Is coming as the special representative of the women of Ireland. The convention will hold its session in Faneull hall, and applications for credentials from more than U00 delegates have already oeen received. Evans Bros. don't know whether or not Senators Quay, Penrose and Piatt had a conference this morning." The Governor said that Morgan was neither directly Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref  Copper  Car & Foundry .... Brooklyn Traction . B. & O.  Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C„ M. & St. P  C., It. I. & P  Col. F. & I  Dry Goodfr Store 46 South Main Street, PIttston, Pa, or indirectly in the conference yester- I day '/ Morgan loft the hotel about the same i " time as Odell. He was met in the lower corridor of the hotel by a group of For WEDDINGS C|AHIA,B f For FUNERALS riOWWS I B U S S 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, exited st. exited boro ' ' newspaper men. but was very reticent. "Will you attend any conference on V the coal strike today?" he was asked. "Is that any of your business?" was • the rCjply. "We consider it our lmsi- Clyde Liners In Collision Erie Erie, pref  Louis. & Nash. ... Manhattan El. .... Met. Traction .... Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern .... 111. Central  Canadian Pacific . Rep. Steel  Norfolk & Western N. Y. O. & W  N. Y. Central .... Pennsylvania .... Heading  Heading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific . Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific .... U. S. Leather  U, S. Leather, pref U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Western lTnion ... Wabash, pref  Wabash, com  Union Pacific .... Union* Pacific, pref Alion  38% 67% 38% 67% Charleston, S. C., Oct. 10.—The Clyde steamers Iroquois and Apache collided in this harbor off Cummiugs point, the latter vessel receiving damages that forced her captain to run her aground on Morris island to prevent her sinking. The bow of the Iroquois was badly used lip, but the ship was able to turn about and return to her dock after the accident. The Iroquois was outward bound for Jacksonville, and the Apache was inward bound for Charleston. The night was clear, and there was only a slight breeze. A mistake in giving signals is said to be responsible for the accident.Slcklea and Longstrcet Speak, are the essential features of TAILORING and aro always embodied in the Built-to-Order Garments of 134% 139 110% 134% 138% 110% In Fnrragut tent nt night, standing side by side, each recounting the deeds of the armies which followed them, were General Daniel Ii. Sickles and General James S. Longstreet, both of Whom faced each other on the battlefield of Gettysburg. The wearers of the blue representing the survivors of the Third army corps gathered together last night and told again the story of the memorable conflict at Gettysburg. After both Sickles and Longstreet had spoken General Sickles tojil the veterans that the.v now had heard both sides and they could take their choice, which brought forth the remark, "We will take both." ness." "Well, don't consider It so," was Santiago, Cuba, Oct. 10.—There was a great demonstration here upon the occasion of the ceremonies held in memory of the Cuban patriots General Jose Maeeo, General Moncada, General Crombct and General Sanchez, Colonels Garzon and Silva and Captain Bergues, who were killed in battle lighting for the independence of the island. Four thousand school children, representing thlruj -tuo public schools, took part in the procession, in which representatives of the insular and municipal governments, members of numerous societies niul thousands of veterans also participated.In Memory of Cobnu I'atrlolB Special Low Prices. If you are looking for bargains, of course you go to the curt reply of the coal magnate Asked If It was true that he hail done 31 146% BUSS, anything to block the strike confer 134% 21 134% 21% 'i ,, enco, ho said: "Now, you know that's Tiik City not true." 33% 153% 162% 69% .70% 37% 96 73% 73% 33% 153% 161% 69% Tailor, THE MA6NET I * ' "J Senators Quay and Penrose, who 4BDad left the hotel, returned a few later. Senator Piatt left the Fall Clothes 'hotel a few minutes after the return of the Pennsylvania. Senators. At 11 o'clock, Senators Quay, Piatt "and Penrose and Governor Odell were closeted in Piatt's office. When the news spread through-Wall street that ara arriving. A big variety of patterns already on hand. Come in and make yonr choice oarfy. This year we have beon able to get together the largest variety of bargains we have ever had, and we are selling tlieni at record breaking prices. Why ? Because, when we buy a bargain, we sell a bargain. 95% 37% Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 10.— The national irrigation congress adjourned after electing officers and selecting Ogden, Utah, as the place of next year's meeting. The following officers were unanimously elected: President, C 'olonel Edwin F. Holmes, Ogden, Utah; tirst vice president, Governor L. Bradford Prince, Santa Pe, N. M.; second vice president, Anson J. McCune, Denver; tldrd vice president, E. N. Eibby, Clarkstou. Wash.; secretary, Colonel H. B. Maxson, Reno, Nov. IrrltfatloBlatj Elect Officers, 71% 63 43 14% 89% 71% 63% 43% 14% Other reunions were held as follows Seventeenth nrmy corps, Sherman tent Twenty-third army corps. Grant tent First army corps, Sheridan tent; engl neer corps, Meade tent m s"f- I.arnr InrrrnHP In 1'OHtnl Receipt*. Main Street, Opposite Water St. Pittston. Washington, Oct. 10.—The largest increase in postal receipts In the history of the service is shown in the reports of the gross receipts of the ilfty largest postottices In the United States for last month as compared with September, 1001. These Ufty offices furnisii approximately half the entire postal revenue of the country. The net increase over the same month last year was 20 per cent. Tiie total gross receipts were $5,058,t!iD4, ail Increase of $N33,CKi7. 1 lot fancy Domet Flannel, 8c quality, special price 5 cents. Half wool Cashmere, all colors, 15c kind, here for 10c. crowd# began to gather in front of the American Express building. In which another conference was on. great 88% 91% 48% 39% A beautifully appointed reception was given by Captain and Mrs. B. II. MeCalla of tlie navy to the Illinois eouimandery of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Their handsome residence on Dupont circle was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and during the evening several hundred guests gathered in the spacious jMrlors. the conference was taking place. By 33 104% aoy 15' fTi. DURKIN. 1 Children's heavy fleece lined Vests and Pants, special, from 5c 1 lot Bag Carpet, 25c quality, here for 19c. noon, there were hundreds In the ? crown that were waiting for some **'' definite announcement concerning the strike. Many of the crowd were news Kt Kt., pief Car & Foundry, ex-div. Vj per 29% «0% Prince Henry Take* a Vacation, Best* Patent Flour §4.25 20 lbs Granulated Sugar 1.00 Ladies' Striped Flannelette Underskirts, ruffled bottom, only 25c. Children's eider down coats, angora trimmed, 98c kind for 50c. [,7 paper men. Others present were flnan At the convention lmll reception Secretary Itoot luul Postmaster General Payne were present anil made speeches, as did also General a. 8. Burdettc. Secretary Hoot cordially welcomed the delegates on behalf of himself ana extended greetings from President Hoosevelt, who regretted his Inability to lie present. The secretary spoke of lit. Hoosevelt's deep interest in the welfare of the Grand Army nnd everything pertaining to its members. Berlin, Oct. 10. — Emperor William having granted Prince Henry, his brother, forty-live days' vacation, the prince went to Hamburg and bought ail automobile, with which he lias started via Dusseldorf, where he will visit the exposition, for Darmstadt, at which place the prince and princess will spend their vacation, residing in one of the palaces of the Grand Duke of Hesse. daily interested In the settlement of cimt Ten Thouwuntl (ienevauN on Strike, Hav .85 Bran and Middlings.... 1.35 Corn, Cr. Corn, Chop and Meal. .V 1.45 Gilt Edge Creamery and 21 lbs A Sugar 1.00 ' the strike. jv President Baerr arrived at No. 49 Broadway a few minutes after 12 Trifles of the Toilet. Geneva. Oct. 10.—It is.estimated that 10,000 men are on strike, and it is believed theyuave no intention of returning to work until the demands of the street car line employees are satistied. The ordinary life of the city of 1 lot children's cashmere capes, all colors, 10c. Almonds, both bitter and sweet, are excellent in preparations for whitening and softening the skin; also removing sunburn. o'clock and went immediately to Sen' 1 lot ladies' Hanette shirt waists, nice assortment of colors, worth SOc aiid 75cr-hei'e for 25c. Lace curtains worth 75c, special ator Piatt's office. He declined to talk 'on 8^r^e« Scarcely five minutes later, President Thomas, of the Erie, arrived at the conference room. Good rice starch to which lg added finely powdered orrlB root or violet powder la a simple and harmless face powder. Dairy Butter. T Strictly Fresh .Eggs. + Chase Cfc Sanborn's Best I Blend Coffee, 35c lb, + 3 lbs $1.00 + Chase & Sanborn's Teas from I 30c to 70c per pound. T Special Inducements i to Cash Purchasers J ht-i in i nini i mini i iiT Geneva is practically suspended. The troops, 3.000 in number, are quartered In s.chooiliouscs. Their presence pre-vents the strikers from Interfering with the larger establishments, although several small factories have been compelled to close. The authorities luive Issued orders for the resumption of the whole street car service at once and have promised troops to protect traffic from Interference. i The New Orleans Strike. 1 lot 2 clasp kid gloves, all colors, only 65c. price 45c The old fashion of milk in the bath is revived as au aid to beauty. New Orleans, Oct. 10.—To preserve peace during the street car strike all the local mllltln companies have been* mobilized under the command of General Glynn. in the state are being held In readings to come here In the event that the local force* are insufficient to control the situation President John Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, spent the morning at the Ashland House. He told the Itemember that borax 1b drying. Its excessive use ipny make the hair brittle and irritate the skin. ' , Slight ISnrlliquake In TexM. Austin, Tex., Oct. 10.-A light shock of earthquake was felt at Garfield, fifteen miles north of here. Creedmore and HlufT Springs also report a slight shock. No serious damage was done. The Magnet rijpapef men that he was desirous eavlng New1 York this evening, but Lemon juice Is good for brittle nalla, Cold cream prevents hang nalla 37 S. Main St., Pittston.