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mm- . flKfMoitJJIESr V, m.'.» y • * XT. ••J n StStt VFAD j WKKKLY ESTABLISHED 18G0. C*JH TEMn. -j DAJLY E8T. BT THEO. HAKT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1902. TWO CENT8 A COPY; I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f G PAGES. MITCHELL'S ACCEPTANCE these Issues will be raised Defore the court of arbitration, arfB whatever Its verdict may be both the operators and the miners will abide by It. LA SOUFRIERE AGAIN ACTIVE. FIGHTING FOR LIFE. UNION PARTY KNOCKED OUT For downright good value, there is not the equal of this store in the city. Castro's Fate Hansen on Battle Wow Washington, Oct. 17.—Minister Bowen has cabled that the battle at Victoria, Venezuela, where President Castro Is leading the government forces, is still in progress. In Progress, Consider Relief Felt In Enflud. Some of Our Prices:. Letter Made Public by Pres- London, Oct. 17.—"The President's Triumph" is the subject of long dispatches and editorial articles In all the morning newspapers, and In some cases congratulations are also extended to J. Plerpont Morgan. The opinions expressed are a measure of the relief felt in England. The Standard says: "British consumers have more than an altruistic Interest In the settlement of the strike, for had It lasted another month the cost of coal might have risen here to an unwelcome figure." Terrific Eruption of St. Vin- Dauphin County Court Ren- Quality ident Roosevelt cent Volcano. At 25c a garment, ladies' floeca ribbed vests and pants At 210 a garment, 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 39o a garment, men's fleece lined shirts and drawers At 25e each, children's combination suits, all sizes \ At 40a yard, unbleached muslin, 36 inches wide It Is believed here that this battle will decide the fate of the Castro government.ders a Decision. i V*- AN EXHAU8TIVE REVIEW. 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 be convinced ? THERE 18 NO L088 OF LIFE Though Minister Bowen has asked for more warships at La Guayra, the authorities here regard the Marietta, now there, adequate to protect Americans and foreigners. She can land fifty marines and bluejackets If Caracas Bhould be occupied by the revolutionists.NOMINATIONS ARE INVALID Mass.-Meeting In Kingstown Protests Certificates of the Nominees of Both Union President Comments Bitterly on Against Manner In Which Author!-. the Conduct of the Operators at the ties Have Handled the Relief Funds the Pattison and the Pennypacker White House—Has Confidence In TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN NEW YORK. Minister Bowen fears anarchy if the capital falls into rebel bands, Factions Knocked Out by Opinion v. 'the President's Commission. ■J- *• Washington, D. C., Oct. 17.—President John Mitchell's letter, accepting Prominent Business Man Shot Two and Provisions. The Montgomery is expected to reach a cable station In the Caribbean in a day or two and probably will be sent to re-enforce the Marietta. She left a Colombian port a week ago and has not been in cable communication since. of Judge Simonton, Associates and Killed Himself. Kingstown, St. Vincent, Oct. 17.—A terrific eruption of the Soufriere volcano commenced Wednesday nlgbt. Harrlsburg, Oct. 17—The certificates of the State nominees of the Pattison and Penny packer factions, of the Union party have been declared invalid by the Dauphin county court in an opinion filed by Judge Simonton. The nominees of the Pattison faction were Robert E. Pattison for governor, Geo. W. Guthrie, of Pittsburg, for lieutenant governor, and Lewis Emery, Jr., of Bradford, for secretary of internal affairs. The candidates of the Pennypacker faction were Samuel Pennypacker, of Philadelphia, for governor; William M. Brown, of Lawrence, for lieutenant governor, and Isaac B. Brown, of Erie, for siecretary of internal affairs. Conventions by the rival factions were held in. Philadelphia in September. The State convention was called by the State committee to meet at Music Fund hall. Soon after the convening of the convention the Pennypacker faction took possession of the hall. State Chairman Frank M. Rlter, after repeated attempts to restore order, declared the convention adjourned and a portion of the delegates left the hall and held a convention at the Continental Hotel and nominated Mr. Pattison and his associates. The delegates who remained In Music Fund Hall elected William R. Knight, Jr., of Philadelphia, as chairman, and nominated Judge Pennypaeker and his associates. The matter was taken Into the Dauphin county court on objections and counter objections to the certificates of the nominations of each faction. New York, Oct. 17.—A triple tragedy occurred at 11.30 this morning in the law offices of Cantor, Adams & Mclntyre, on the ninth floor of the BfeSfd Exchange building, at Broad street and Exchange Place. William C. Turner, a wealthy man of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., shot and killed Albert Hamilton, of Pittsburg, and William J. Mallard, Jr., of New York. Turner then turned the revolver on himself and btew his brains out. The tragedy occurred after a business conference, at which Turner was asked to reimburse the officers of the Climax Bottling Co. for a shortage found when he resigned the presidency and treasurership of the concern. £ President Roosevelt's appointment of il* arbitrators for the settlement of the strike, was made public at During the preceding day earth tremors apparently too slight to be considered Important were experienced in the ccntral and northern parts of the Island.Brennan & Roberts At 45c a garment, ladies' muslin night gowns, full length und openwork insertion At 10c a yard, one case of Flannelettes, a variety of patterns in all colors Castro Said to Be Winning. Corner Main and Thomas Bts. Nrxt to Eagle Hotel. the White House this morning. The At 8 o'clock at night there were Indubitable indications of au eruption. Rumbling noises were heard. They Increased until 9 o'clock, when the roaring volcanic giant belched out Its deadly contents. This eruption was followed by a brief lull. Then from 10 o'clock until 4 o'clock in the morning the upheaval continued. The outbreak was accompanied by an incessant and confused cannonading. There were incandescent clouds, and sparkling matter was ejected. After 4 o'clock the disturbance gradually decreased, but the noise of the boiling caldron Is still au, dible In the districts neighboring the volcano. Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 17.—The battle uear Victoria has been resumed. According to government reports re-, ceived here, the revolutionists are said to be losing the positions they gained at Cujl and this notwithstanding the fact tlmt the government is short of ammunition. General Matos Is reported to be at Villa de Cura with 1,500 men. It Is believed the government will obtain ammunition from Caracas. Confidence in an ultimate government victory Is entertained In official circles here. letter la datyl Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 18. It Is an exhaustive review of the glwatlon from the miner's standpoint, Mitchell comments bitterly on the conduct of the operator* at the first conf ference in the White House, characterizing their attitude as Insulting and unp manly. The letter concludes as follow*: "By the eminfcice of the tribunal wfeich you have, named we have confidence that Justice will be done our people. We are glad to have a chance to appear before such a court, empowered to consider and dispose of all the questions at issue. First among those Is the demand of the mine workers for Increased wages and reduction of the hours of labor. Second is the relation which ought to exist between employers and the organization which the '! workmen have formed and which they have authorized to speak for them. From this arbitration we hope and believe will come a complete, satisfactory and permanent solution of the !o: 'C ("K") '■-•vf") -) 'S'i [' I-1) I']! VISIT At 3c a dozen, good pearl buttons, all sizes Williams & McAnulty At 15c each, a new lot of ladies' fancy bolts For a Fine Display of Carpets and Wall Papers. Also dispenser of Paints and Oils. AtlOc each, fancy cushion cords People's Store, STRIKE MAY BE SETTLED, Officers of the Hudson Valley Railway New Haven, Conn., Oct. 17.—A Are that started In a mysterious way has laid in ruins the magnificent residence recently bought by Thomas Ltnulmn of tills city from the executors of the estate of the late Wilson Waddingham in the borough of West Haven. The property was the largest und most extensive In the town of West Haven and has ever since it was built been a landmark. It was by many called "Wuddlngliaro's Folly." It is said to have cost Mr. Waddingham $354,000 exclusive of furnishings and the land aud stables. The structure was of stone and brick and throughout was lavishly decorated with fine woods and stone carvings. Spontaneous combustion among some painters' materials Is believed to hove sturted It Is said that Mr. Llnahnn had about $33,- 000 Insurance. A Noted Hanalon Burned. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Co. Confer With the Strikers. Window Shades Made to Order. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONCS Ballston, N. Y., Oct. 17—It is reported this morning that a settlement of the Hudson Valley Railway strike will be made very soon. The officials of the company conferred with the strikers last night for the first time in several weeks. The men still stand firm for an increase in wages and recognition of the union. Both craters of the Soufriere were apparently active. Tliey have been steaming all day long. Sand fell heavily everywhere from half past 1 until half past 2 in the morning. At southern points the sand is half nh inch deep. The depth gradually increased toward the volcanic cone, where there were showers of large stones, pebbleB and cinders. Evans Bros. The Climax of When you buy Groceries It is well to remember we are always Lowest in Price. Britons and Japs Are Friendly. Kingstown and other southern points of the island have not been damaged. Reports from the Windward district are awaited. Selling! Oct. 17,—Arrangements have been made for a number of Japanese naval officers to visit various British dock yards. At the same time, a number of British officers will visit the dock yards in Japan. After the visits, reports will be made by the officers to their respective governments concerning the best means of regulating the balance of power in the North Pacific. This eruption caused darkness at Bridgetown, Island of Barbados, at 10 o'clock in the morning. There was a fail of volcanic dust there. Best Pat. Flour, bbl..fD4.25 Feed, per 100 !,. 1.40 Oats, No. 1, white, bu.. .40 Hay, long- & cut, 100.. .85 Butter, per lb. dairy or creamery (best). .24 Lard, pure, per lb 12£e Cheese, full cream, lb .12 Gold Dust, 4-lb package If) 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 troubles which have vexed the anthracite region from time immemorial." A sale that offers M you the most ele- A %M jffe gant Shirt Waists fn i' lncc Harrisburg, Oct. 17.—Judge Simonton today decided that the nomination of E. F. Acheson, Republican candidate for Congress in the Twentylourth district, W8s invalid. TO BEGIN AT ONCE. Sufferers Issue a Protest. Arbitration Commission Will Lose The public meeting held here to discuss alleged misgovornment and maladministration of relief funds was both enthusiastic and orderly. Thousands of persons of all classes, including Carib Indians and other sufferers from the recent volcanic eruptions, were present. The Rev. W. Newlands occupied the chair. The following resolutions, moved by the editor of the Sentry, seconded by the Rev. Mr. Darrell and supported by Conrad Simmons and others, including laborers, was ununlmously carried: cost. - JjVasbington, Oct. 17. — President Roosevelt is receiving the plaudits of n grateful people for settling the most injurious coal strike In the history of the ■Republic, thus averting distress and commercial disaster. Telegrams of congratulation have been coming in all day and are piled high on his desk. No Time. Newcastle, Pa., Oct. 17.—W. R. Walters, a farmer of Union township, tells a story, strongly corroborated by his wife, which, if substantiated, will prove a complete alibi for Frank Fields, in Jail here charged with the murder of City Treasurer John Blevirs, who was found dead one night In January, 1800. Walters claims that Judson Fields, the half brother of the prisoner, who. It is alleged, made a dying confession, Implicating himself and the prisoner In the murder, was employed by him on his farm and on the night of the murder that neither Judson Fields nor himself left the farmhouse and that they knew nothing of the murder until they arrived in Newcastle next morning. Alibi For Alleged Murderer. M ffc Extraordinary bar- MU lift gains, everyone of them. We need the mmhbhb room. We must get rid of these goods, even at less than the wholesale cost of the material in them. WM. GILES. Investigating Mrs. Pulitzer's Death, New York, Oct. 17.—The grand jury took up today the case of William Hooper Young, grandson of Brighayi Young, who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer. It is expected that an indictment for murder in the first degree will be found against Young this afternoon. The Low Price Grocer. Best Patent Flour, $4.25. Best Pastry Flour, $4.10. Potatoes, per bushel, 60c. Bacon, pickled. 10c. Beet, corned, 10c. Lai(H, conilpound, 10c. Mackerel, new fish, 10c. Starch, per lb., 5c. Peas, 3 quarts, 25c. Beane. 3 quartSy 25c. Onions, peck, 25c. Sweet potatoes, peck, 25c. Best goods for least money. THE CITY SUPPLY STORE, 81 N. Main, Cor. Butler Street, , This final settlement Is a great pergonal triumph for President Roosevelt. Although surrounded with almost ev«ry difficulty, opposed and criticised by representatives of the great financial Interests of the country, from the very start he has. had hope, and he lins exercised, in spite of his illness, all the energy and persistence at his command.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. * $2.50 Waists m $1.75 Waists M II I$1.50 Waists #| l|U $1.25 Waists ■ | $1.00 Waists ■' "Resolved, That this meeting protests against the compulsory emigration scheme contained in the governor's minute to the administration as a monstrous violation of the rights and liberties of these lo.vnl subjects of King Edward, as an Inequitable attempt to deprive them of their rightful share in help from the relief fund, thereby frustrating the intentions of the generous contributors of this fund. This meeting flatly contradicts the governor's statement—namely, that the {government cannot find homes for these people. The government is holding In trust for these people a very large sum of money, etc.. sufficient not only to acquire the lands necessary, bin io assist in restoring the industries of the colony; and, Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 17—H. B. Hartzeler, of Harrlsburg, and W. F. Helt, of Allentown, werr today elected bishops of the Evangel Ccal church, by the general conference, on the first ballot. Evangelical Bishops Elected. If you are in need of Jelly Glasses we have all kinds cheap. Oil Shoes or Rubbers. The organization of the commission will take place at once, and there will be no delay in beginning the Investigation. The headquarters will be. in Washington, but it will be necessary to conduct the Investigation in various parts of the coal reglou and also in the city of New York, the hendquarters of tile coal carrying roads. The report will be made to the president. It will be reviewed by him and then communicated to the two parties in dispute for their agreement. Fatal Accident at Franklin, Washington, Oct. 17.—Colonel A. L. Mills, superintendent of the United Stutos Military academy, has made bis mutual report to the secretary of war. lie says that the discipline of the cadets of tbe academy bad been very satisfactory. As to bazlng he says: "During the year there has been no relaxation of proper efforts to make permanent the reforms already accomplished bearing on the treatment accorded new cadets by tlielr older comrades. The regulations governing the subject have been carefully enforced, and, with but a single exception that Is worthy of note, cadets have shown a soldierly regard for their obligations in tbe matter."No Hailng at West Point. The Macedonian Insurrection, Evans Bros. . Franklin, Pa., Oct. 17.—John D. Graham, a printer, of Clarion, Pa., fell over the railing on the porch of the Grant this morning, and his neck wtas broken, death resulting in stantly. London, Oct. 17.—In political and diplomatic circles in Constantinople, says the Times' correspondent In the Turkish capital. It is believed that tranquillity will very shortly be re-established In Macedonia. Dry Goods Store 46 South Main Street, Piitston, Pa. Terrific Storm on English Coast. Liverpool. Oct. 17.—The sailing of the White Star liner Celtic foV New York was delayed this morning, on account of terrific storms that were blowing along the cpast. Guidi Starts for Manila. Thg next step will be the assembling of the arbitration commission. President Roosevelt will summon the members of the commission to Washington for a conference, and then the arrangements for its first session will probably bo made. It U expected that this part of the programme will be sottled within a few days, "Resolved, That this meeting hereby culls upon the imperial secretary of state for the colonies. Joseph Chamberlain, to intervene between these people and the obstinate, cruel and arbitrary policy of the governor of the Islands and to direct that the sufferers be located in their own colony and homes without further delay." Rome, Oct. 17.—Archbishop Guidi, the new apostolic delegate to the Phil ippines, left this morning for Manila, B U S s BEAUTY, GRACE and STYLE For WEDDINGS Cl.y,.,. ■ For FUNERALS rlOWerS I Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) , J-B.CARPEHTER, exeter st. exeter boro THE WEATHER. FINANCIAL ANb COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Ereese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Washington, Oct. 17.—Rain tonight and Saturday. aro the essential features of TAILORING and are always embodied In the Built-to-Order Garments of This coiirt of arbitration will decide which .of tlie demands of the striking miners ought to be granted and in what respect the operators ought to be sustained. At the beginning of the strike last May the "specific demands u£ the miners as presented to the operators by President John Mitchell of Ununited Mine Workers were as follows: The meeting further appealed to the colonial secretary to relieve Sir Robert Llewellyn of the government of this colony, to send a commission to replace A. M. Ashmore, government secretary at IJemerara, and to appoint a competent administrator to deal direct .with the imperial colonial office. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 17.—An auction sale of part of the effects of Edward Noyes Westcott, deceased, author of "David Harum," has been held at the home of the novelist In James street. The valuable bric-a-brac, library and personal belongings of Mr. Westcott had been reserved from sale by the heirs, but several articles of Interest were knocked down at a small price. A solid mahogany bedstead used by Mr. Westcott just before his death went for $1.40. A stag'fl head, shot by the author, sold for $1.25. A music cabinet brought $1. The entire sale netted but $75. Sale t»f David Hamm'a Effect*, Hood's Pills Sugar Atchison Atchisfmk pref. . Car & Foundry . Brooklyn Traction I). & O Open. 125% Clos. 125% 90 H Do not gripe nor irritate the alimentary canal. They act gently yet promptly, cleanse effectually and !£ MAGNET 89% 101 H 35% 63% BUSS, 1011; Give Comfort The City •15% 64 »4 109"s 53 ai Tailor, The busy store, because the greatest values are to be found here. Clics. & Ohio 53'4 It Is a matter of public notoriety tlxat while many of these people have been starving lurge quantities of the supplies contributed b.v the American government for relief have been gradually shipped from the colonies and other supplies lie rotting in storerooms. Sold by all druggists. 25 cents, ■First.—An Increase of 20-per cent in the wages of the miners who are paid by the ton—that Is. for men performing contract work. These Involve about 40 per cent of all the miners. Chic. & Gt. Western 31H 193% Fall Clothes Children's heavy ribbed fleece lined vests and pants, worth double, here for 5o C., SI. & St. P. 190% 20014 84'i 39% G8»i 140 136 1421,6 112% Drury s PRICES C„ R. I. & P. Col. F. & I 83% arj arriving. A big variety of patterns already on band. Come in and make your choice early. Men's ribbed fleece lined shirts ind drawers, a garment 25a Krio Eric, pref I-oula. & Nash. Manhattan El. ., Met. Traction .. Mo. Pacific col. Southern ... 111. Central .... Mexican Central Canadian Pacifl' Rep. Steel Men's heavy fleece lined shirts and drawers, worth 50c,here. . 37o Children's eiderdown caps, nicely trimmed, only lOo Second.—A reduction of 20 per cent la the .tlipo of per diem employees. The mines are operated about 200 days u year, ten hours a day. This demand If granted would reduce the work to eight hours, so that the mines could be operated 240 days at about the same pay; hence an equivalent of 20 per cent Increase In the earnings of the employees, though no Increase In rate of wages was demanded. Slayer off Aared Couple Convicted. Hridgeton, N. J., Oct. 17.—Job Murray Williams, a negro, lias been convicted of murder In the first degree for the killing of John 8. Holmes, a farmer, and Catherine Shute, his housekeeper. Williams made a confession, but later said it was false, ndding that he had been Induced to sign- it through promises of lenleuc.v. Holmes and his housekeeper were found "Cdcad In a stable, and suspicion pointed to Williams, who had been employed by the farmer. Uobbery was the motive. Main Street, Opposite Water St. Pittston. New York, Oct. 17.—The torpedo boat destroyer Stuart, built by tlie Gas Euglne and Power company and the Charles h. Seabury company of Morris Heights, has been given her builders' trial, running twenty-live or thirty miles in Long Island sound at the rate of thirty knots per hour. The Stuart is a sister ship to the Bailey, 4Rilch is said to be the fastest torpedo boat destroyer alloat. She will be given her official trial by the governmont off Newport next month. A Font Torpedo Boat, Best Patent Flour $4.2 Best Family Flour 4.1 Rye Flour. 4,0 Chop and Meal 1.4 Corn and Cracked Corn.... 1,4 Bran and Middlings 1,2! Oats, per bushel 4 Potatoes, per bushel 6l Onions, per bushel 9l Hay, No. 1. 9l Straw, per cwt ,61 Maple Syrup, quart cans... ,21 Maple Syrup, i gallon ,51 Maple Svrup, 1 gallon 81 B.-VY. Flour, package. II Ralston, B.-W. Flour jl Medium Beans, 3 quarts... ,21 Marrow Beans, per quart... J | No. 1 Mackerel ,J2£ Kits, No. 1 Mackerel | .29 William Drury, Ladies' fancy belts 10c 34% Ping Pong Belts, from 25o 152% 26 Vi • 136% 22 C4 1 lot children's school handkerchiefs, worth 5c, hero for lo Ladies' fast black hose, worth m PURKlli ; ■ Best Patent Flour $4.25 ' I 20 lbs Granulated Sugar 1.00 !! ■ 21 lbs A Sugar 1.00 '' I Hay 85 ;; ! Bran and Middlings.... 1.35 I! ' Corn, Cr. Ccrn, Chop and ;1 I Meal ...1.45 ;; ! Gilt Edge Creamery and !! \ Dairy Butter. ; ; Strictly Fresh Eggs. ;; I Chase & Sanborn's Best !' ; Blend Coffee, 35c lb, |; : 3lbs...... si.oo :: . Chase & Sanborn's Teas from ,. ; 30c to 70c per pound. | | ; Special Inducements , \ to Cash Purchasers _ . blv . V or folk & Western, v. Y„ O. & W. .. Y. Contra! .... Pennsylvania .... Wailing Heading, prel'. ... Southern Ry southern Ry., pref Southern Pacific . Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... LI. S. Leather .... U. S. Leather, pre. V. S. Steel .... ... IT. S. Steel, pref. ... Union Wabash, pref Wabash, com. lrnion Pacific Union Pacific, pref yl Alton 37} Kt 8JH Kt., pref. 62'4 -Si 79% 34% 10c, special price 5o Opaque window shades, the 25c kind, for l'Jo •" .Third.—That 2,240 pounds shall con♦ atitute the ton on which payment is .£! baaed for nil coal mined when the mln- 158% Rag carpet, close and heavy, worth one-half more, special.. 19a Feather Pillows, 3 J lbs, worth 75c, here for. . 45c 10-4 cotton blankets, white and gray, only 45o Boys' black and white striped shirts, only lQo 1 lot ladles' wrappers, well mfido 45c ers are paid by weight. This would 166 Vt 69% apply to such miners ag are paid by k the Quantity of coal mined and not to P. those paid by the day. : These demands were rejected by the operators last spring, and then the miners offered to accept HO per cent of what they first asked-that is to say. 10 per cent increase in pay per ton where mining is paid in that manner R* ana 10 per cent decrease In the worklng~day. They also offered to leave the wtiole matter to arbitration and investigation nnd to accept the result, provided the operators would comply with tlje recommendations of the Investlgnt- P ingcopimlttee. 78'A 3S% 96% 74% Davenport. Ia., Oct. 17.—Dan 1'atah paced a remarkable mile on the Davenport track, reducing the track record to 2:01 flat on his lirst attempt. The weather wasTPlear, but with a stiff breeze blowing, and the track, being soft from Heavy rain, was at least two seconds slow. A Mile In 2:01 Flat. C»wley*fi Fifth Victim Dead, Pittsburg, Oct. 17.—Adelaide Cawley, aged seven years, is dead at the South Side hospital, making the flftli death as the result of the Homestead tragedy of last Week", for which Charles Cawley IiOiiow in the Allegheny county jail, charged with having committed the deed. 66% 45% 14% 91 41% 90% 92% 50% 91 40% 90% 92% 49% 34% 106% and nice colors Ladies' walking skirts, of gray moltou cloth, flare bottom, worth $3, special price $1.50 Lflilgh Coal Company's Deficit. Philadelphia, Oct. 17.—The results of the operations of the Lehigh Coal company for the seven months show: Earnings and Income, all sources, $10,807,- 031; expenses and taxes, $11,074,711; Snowshoe and Delano bond interest, 112,845; a^t,mO,525L QuoeUstown, Ireland, Oct. 37.—The Great Western railway has ordered two twenty-five knot steamers to rnu from Queenstown to Mllford Haven. This service will save Ave lionrs la de- UverlDK Amerl.C»a u&U&iu London. Twenty-live Knot Steamers. The Magnet This second proposition was rejected 91 37% 31% 63 by the mine owners, wlioj yiere ma iwtbta* to arMtt 1 » declared Ne» tjoffl 37 S. Main St-, Pittston. - ■ -- --■D ■ — THE LEADING 6KOOER.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, October 17, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-10-17 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Original Format | newspaper |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, October 17, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-10-17 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19021017_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | mm- . flKfMoitJJIESr V, m.'.» y • * XT. ••J n StStt VFAD j WKKKLY ESTABLISHED 18G0. C*JH TEMn. -j DAJLY E8T. BT THEO. HAKT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1902. TWO CENT8 A COPY; I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f G PAGES. MITCHELL'S ACCEPTANCE these Issues will be raised Defore the court of arbitration, arfB whatever Its verdict may be both the operators and the miners will abide by It. LA SOUFRIERE AGAIN ACTIVE. FIGHTING FOR LIFE. UNION PARTY KNOCKED OUT For downright good value, there is not the equal of this store in the city. Castro's Fate Hansen on Battle Wow Washington, Oct. 17.—Minister Bowen has cabled that the battle at Victoria, Venezuela, where President Castro Is leading the government forces, is still in progress. In Progress, Consider Relief Felt In Enflud. Some of Our Prices:. Letter Made Public by Pres- London, Oct. 17.—"The President's Triumph" is the subject of long dispatches and editorial articles In all the morning newspapers, and In some cases congratulations are also extended to J. Plerpont Morgan. The opinions expressed are a measure of the relief felt in England. The Standard says: "British consumers have more than an altruistic Interest In the settlement of the strike, for had It lasted another month the cost of coal might have risen here to an unwelcome figure." Terrific Eruption of St. Vin- Dauphin County Court Ren- Quality ident Roosevelt cent Volcano. At 25c a garment, ladies' floeca ribbed vests and pants At 210 a garment, 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 39o a garment, men's fleece lined shirts and drawers At 25e each, children's combination suits, all sizes \ At 40a yard, unbleached muslin, 36 inches wide It Is believed here that this battle will decide the fate of the Castro government.ders a Decision. i V*- AN EXHAU8TIVE REVIEW. 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 be convinced ? THERE 18 NO L088 OF LIFE Though Minister Bowen has asked for more warships at La Guayra, the authorities here regard the Marietta, now there, adequate to protect Americans and foreigners. She can land fifty marines and bluejackets If Caracas Bhould be occupied by the revolutionists.NOMINATIONS ARE INVALID Mass.-Meeting In Kingstown Protests Certificates of the Nominees of Both Union President Comments Bitterly on Against Manner In Which Author!-. the Conduct of the Operators at the ties Have Handled the Relief Funds the Pattison and the Pennypacker White House—Has Confidence In TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN NEW YORK. Minister Bowen fears anarchy if the capital falls into rebel bands, Factions Knocked Out by Opinion v. 'the President's Commission. ■J- *• Washington, D. C., Oct. 17.—President John Mitchell's letter, accepting Prominent Business Man Shot Two and Provisions. The Montgomery is expected to reach a cable station In the Caribbean in a day or two and probably will be sent to re-enforce the Marietta. She left a Colombian port a week ago and has not been in cable communication since. of Judge Simonton, Associates and Killed Himself. Kingstown, St. Vincent, Oct. 17.—A terrific eruption of the Soufriere volcano commenced Wednesday nlgbt. Harrlsburg, Oct. 17—The certificates of the State nominees of the Pattison and Penny packer factions, of the Union party have been declared invalid by the Dauphin county court in an opinion filed by Judge Simonton. The nominees of the Pattison faction were Robert E. Pattison for governor, Geo. W. Guthrie, of Pittsburg, for lieutenant governor, and Lewis Emery, Jr., of Bradford, for secretary of internal affairs. The candidates of the Pennypacker faction were Samuel Pennypacker, of Philadelphia, for governor; William M. Brown, of Lawrence, for lieutenant governor, and Isaac B. Brown, of Erie, for siecretary of internal affairs. Conventions by the rival factions were held in. Philadelphia in September. The State convention was called by the State committee to meet at Music Fund hall. Soon after the convening of the convention the Pennypacker faction took possession of the hall. State Chairman Frank M. Rlter, after repeated attempts to restore order, declared the convention adjourned and a portion of the delegates left the hall and held a convention at the Continental Hotel and nominated Mr. Pattison and his associates. The delegates who remained In Music Fund Hall elected William R. Knight, Jr., of Philadelphia, as chairman, and nominated Judge Pennypaeker and his associates. The matter was taken Into the Dauphin county court on objections and counter objections to the certificates of the nominations of each faction. New York, Oct. 17.—A triple tragedy occurred at 11.30 this morning in the law offices of Cantor, Adams & Mclntyre, on the ninth floor of the BfeSfd Exchange building, at Broad street and Exchange Place. William C. Turner, a wealthy man of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., shot and killed Albert Hamilton, of Pittsburg, and William J. Mallard, Jr., of New York. Turner then turned the revolver on himself and btew his brains out. The tragedy occurred after a business conference, at which Turner was asked to reimburse the officers of the Climax Bottling Co. for a shortage found when he resigned the presidency and treasurership of the concern. £ President Roosevelt's appointment of il* arbitrators for the settlement of the strike, was made public at During the preceding day earth tremors apparently too slight to be considered Important were experienced in the ccntral and northern parts of the Island.Brennan & Roberts At 45c a garment, ladies' muslin night gowns, full length und openwork insertion At 10c a yard, one case of Flannelettes, a variety of patterns in all colors Castro Said to Be Winning. Corner Main and Thomas Bts. Nrxt to Eagle Hotel. the White House this morning. The At 8 o'clock at night there were Indubitable indications of au eruption. Rumbling noises were heard. They Increased until 9 o'clock, when the roaring volcanic giant belched out Its deadly contents. This eruption was followed by a brief lull. Then from 10 o'clock until 4 o'clock in the morning the upheaval continued. The outbreak was accompanied by an incessant and confused cannonading. There were incandescent clouds, and sparkling matter was ejected. After 4 o'clock the disturbance gradually decreased, but the noise of the boiling caldron Is still au, dible In the districts neighboring the volcano. Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 17.—The battle uear Victoria has been resumed. According to government reports re-, ceived here, the revolutionists are said to be losing the positions they gained at Cujl and this notwithstanding the fact tlmt the government is short of ammunition. General Matos Is reported to be at Villa de Cura with 1,500 men. It Is believed the government will obtain ammunition from Caracas. Confidence in an ultimate government victory Is entertained In official circles here. letter la datyl Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 18. It Is an exhaustive review of the glwatlon from the miner's standpoint, Mitchell comments bitterly on the conduct of the operator* at the first conf ference in the White House, characterizing their attitude as Insulting and unp manly. The letter concludes as follow*: "By the eminfcice of the tribunal wfeich you have, named we have confidence that Justice will be done our people. We are glad to have a chance to appear before such a court, empowered to consider and dispose of all the questions at issue. First among those Is the demand of the mine workers for Increased wages and reduction of the hours of labor. Second is the relation which ought to exist between employers and the organization which the '! workmen have formed and which they have authorized to speak for them. From this arbitration we hope and believe will come a complete, satisfactory and permanent solution of the !o: 'C ("K") '■-•vf") -) 'S'i [' I-1) I']! VISIT At 3c a dozen, good pearl buttons, all sizes Williams & McAnulty At 15c each, a new lot of ladies' fancy bolts For a Fine Display of Carpets and Wall Papers. Also dispenser of Paints and Oils. AtlOc each, fancy cushion cords People's Store, STRIKE MAY BE SETTLED, Officers of the Hudson Valley Railway New Haven, Conn., Oct. 17.—A Are that started In a mysterious way has laid in ruins the magnificent residence recently bought by Thomas Ltnulmn of tills city from the executors of the estate of the late Wilson Waddingham in the borough of West Haven. The property was the largest und most extensive In the town of West Haven and has ever since it was built been a landmark. It was by many called "Wuddlngliaro's Folly." It is said to have cost Mr. Waddingham $354,000 exclusive of furnishings and the land aud stables. The structure was of stone and brick and throughout was lavishly decorated with fine woods and stone carvings. Spontaneous combustion among some painters' materials Is believed to hove sturted It Is said that Mr. Llnahnn had about $33,- 000 Insurance. A Noted Hanalon Burned. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Co. Confer With the Strikers. Window Shades Made to Order. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONCS Ballston, N. Y., Oct. 17—It is reported this morning that a settlement of the Hudson Valley Railway strike will be made very soon. The officials of the company conferred with the strikers last night for the first time in several weeks. The men still stand firm for an increase in wages and recognition of the union. Both craters of the Soufriere were apparently active. Tliey have been steaming all day long. Sand fell heavily everywhere from half past 1 until half past 2 in the morning. At southern points the sand is half nh inch deep. The depth gradually increased toward the volcanic cone, where there were showers of large stones, pebbleB and cinders. Evans Bros. The Climax of When you buy Groceries It is well to remember we are always Lowest in Price. Britons and Japs Are Friendly. Kingstown and other southern points of the island have not been damaged. Reports from the Windward district are awaited. Selling! Oct. 17,—Arrangements have been made for a number of Japanese naval officers to visit various British dock yards. At the same time, a number of British officers will visit the dock yards in Japan. After the visits, reports will be made by the officers to their respective governments concerning the best means of regulating the balance of power in the North Pacific. This eruption caused darkness at Bridgetown, Island of Barbados, at 10 o'clock in the morning. There was a fail of volcanic dust there. Best Pat. Flour, bbl..fD4.25 Feed, per 100 !,. 1.40 Oats, No. 1, white, bu.. .40 Hay, long- & cut, 100.. .85 Butter, per lb. dairy or creamery (best). .24 Lard, pure, per lb 12£e Cheese, full cream, lb .12 Gold Dust, 4-lb package If) 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 troubles which have vexed the anthracite region from time immemorial." A sale that offers M you the most ele- A %M jffe gant Shirt Waists fn i' lncc Harrisburg, Oct. 17.—Judge Simonton today decided that the nomination of E. F. Acheson, Republican candidate for Congress in the Twentylourth district, W8s invalid. TO BEGIN AT ONCE. Sufferers Issue a Protest. Arbitration Commission Will Lose The public meeting held here to discuss alleged misgovornment and maladministration of relief funds was both enthusiastic and orderly. Thousands of persons of all classes, including Carib Indians and other sufferers from the recent volcanic eruptions, were present. The Rev. W. Newlands occupied the chair. The following resolutions, moved by the editor of the Sentry, seconded by the Rev. Mr. Darrell and supported by Conrad Simmons and others, including laborers, was ununlmously carried: cost. - JjVasbington, Oct. 17. — President Roosevelt is receiving the plaudits of n grateful people for settling the most injurious coal strike In the history of the ■Republic, thus averting distress and commercial disaster. Telegrams of congratulation have been coming in all day and are piled high on his desk. No Time. Newcastle, Pa., Oct. 17.—W. R. Walters, a farmer of Union township, tells a story, strongly corroborated by his wife, which, if substantiated, will prove a complete alibi for Frank Fields, in Jail here charged with the murder of City Treasurer John Blevirs, who was found dead one night In January, 1800. Walters claims that Judson Fields, the half brother of the prisoner, who. It is alleged, made a dying confession, Implicating himself and the prisoner In the murder, was employed by him on his farm and on the night of the murder that neither Judson Fields nor himself left the farmhouse and that they knew nothing of the murder until they arrived in Newcastle next morning. Alibi For Alleged Murderer. M ffc Extraordinary bar- MU lift gains, everyone of them. We need the mmhbhb room. We must get rid of these goods, even at less than the wholesale cost of the material in them. WM. GILES. Investigating Mrs. Pulitzer's Death, New York, Oct. 17.—The grand jury took up today the case of William Hooper Young, grandson of Brighayi Young, who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer. It is expected that an indictment for murder in the first degree will be found against Young this afternoon. The Low Price Grocer. Best Patent Flour, $4.25. Best Pastry Flour, $4.10. Potatoes, per bushel, 60c. Bacon, pickled. 10c. Beet, corned, 10c. Lai(H, conilpound, 10c. Mackerel, new fish, 10c. Starch, per lb., 5c. Peas, 3 quarts, 25c. Beane. 3 quartSy 25c. Onions, peck, 25c. Sweet potatoes, peck, 25c. Best goods for least money. THE CITY SUPPLY STORE, 81 N. Main, Cor. Butler Street, , This final settlement Is a great pergonal triumph for President Roosevelt. Although surrounded with almost ev«ry difficulty, opposed and criticised by representatives of the great financial Interests of the country, from the very start he has. had hope, and he lins exercised, in spite of his illness, all the energy and persistence at his command.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. * $2.50 Waists m $1.75 Waists M II I$1.50 Waists #| l|U $1.25 Waists ■ | $1.00 Waists ■' "Resolved, That this meeting protests against the compulsory emigration scheme contained in the governor's minute to the administration as a monstrous violation of the rights and liberties of these lo.vnl subjects of King Edward, as an Inequitable attempt to deprive them of their rightful share in help from the relief fund, thereby frustrating the intentions of the generous contributors of this fund. This meeting flatly contradicts the governor's statement—namely, that the {government cannot find homes for these people. The government is holding In trust for these people a very large sum of money, etc.. sufficient not only to acquire the lands necessary, bin io assist in restoring the industries of the colony; and, Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 17—H. B. Hartzeler, of Harrlsburg, and W. F. Helt, of Allentown, werr today elected bishops of the Evangel Ccal church, by the general conference, on the first ballot. Evangelical Bishops Elected. If you are in need of Jelly Glasses we have all kinds cheap. Oil Shoes or Rubbers. The organization of the commission will take place at once, and there will be no delay in beginning the Investigation. The headquarters will be. in Washington, but it will be necessary to conduct the Investigation in various parts of the coal reglou and also in the city of New York, the hendquarters of tile coal carrying roads. The report will be made to the president. It will be reviewed by him and then communicated to the two parties in dispute for their agreement. Fatal Accident at Franklin, Washington, Oct. 17.—Colonel A. L. Mills, superintendent of the United Stutos Military academy, has made bis mutual report to the secretary of war. lie says that the discipline of the cadets of tbe academy bad been very satisfactory. As to bazlng he says: "During the year there has been no relaxation of proper efforts to make permanent the reforms already accomplished bearing on the treatment accorded new cadets by tlielr older comrades. The regulations governing the subject have been carefully enforced, and, with but a single exception that Is worthy of note, cadets have shown a soldierly regard for their obligations in tbe matter."No Hailng at West Point. The Macedonian Insurrection, Evans Bros. . Franklin, Pa., Oct. 17.—John D. Graham, a printer, of Clarion, Pa., fell over the railing on the porch of the Grant this morning, and his neck wtas broken, death resulting in stantly. London, Oct. 17.—In political and diplomatic circles in Constantinople, says the Times' correspondent In the Turkish capital. It is believed that tranquillity will very shortly be re-established In Macedonia. Dry Goods Store 46 South Main Street, Piitston, Pa. Terrific Storm on English Coast. Liverpool. Oct. 17.—The sailing of the White Star liner Celtic foV New York was delayed this morning, on account of terrific storms that were blowing along the cpast. Guidi Starts for Manila. Thg next step will be the assembling of the arbitration commission. President Roosevelt will summon the members of the commission to Washington for a conference, and then the arrangements for its first session will probably bo made. It U expected that this part of the programme will be sottled within a few days, "Resolved, That this meeting hereby culls upon the imperial secretary of state for the colonies. Joseph Chamberlain, to intervene between these people and the obstinate, cruel and arbitrary policy of the governor of the Islands and to direct that the sufferers be located in their own colony and homes without further delay." Rome, Oct. 17.—Archbishop Guidi, the new apostolic delegate to the Phil ippines, left this morning for Manila, B U S s BEAUTY, GRACE and STYLE For WEDDINGS Cl.y,.,. ■ For FUNERALS rlOWerS I Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) , J-B.CARPEHTER, exeter st. exeter boro THE WEATHER. FINANCIAL ANb COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Ereese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Washington, Oct. 17.—Rain tonight and Saturday. aro the essential features of TAILORING and are always embodied In the Built-to-Order Garments of This coiirt of arbitration will decide which .of tlie demands of the striking miners ought to be granted and in what respect the operators ought to be sustained. At the beginning of the strike last May the "specific demands u£ the miners as presented to the operators by President John Mitchell of Ununited Mine Workers were as follows: The meeting further appealed to the colonial secretary to relieve Sir Robert Llewellyn of the government of this colony, to send a commission to replace A. M. Ashmore, government secretary at IJemerara, and to appoint a competent administrator to deal direct .with the imperial colonial office. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 17.—An auction sale of part of the effects of Edward Noyes Westcott, deceased, author of "David Harum," has been held at the home of the novelist In James street. The valuable bric-a-brac, library and personal belongings of Mr. Westcott had been reserved from sale by the heirs, but several articles of Interest were knocked down at a small price. A solid mahogany bedstead used by Mr. Westcott just before his death went for $1.40. A stag'fl head, shot by the author, sold for $1.25. A music cabinet brought $1. The entire sale netted but $75. Sale t»f David Hamm'a Effect*, Hood's Pills Sugar Atchison Atchisfmk pref. . Car & Foundry . Brooklyn Traction I). & O Open. 125% Clos. 125% 90 H Do not gripe nor irritate the alimentary canal. They act gently yet promptly, cleanse effectually and !£ MAGNET 89% 101 H 35% 63% BUSS, 1011; Give Comfort The City •15% 64 »4 109"s 53 ai Tailor, The busy store, because the greatest values are to be found here. Clics. & Ohio 53'4 It Is a matter of public notoriety tlxat while many of these people have been starving lurge quantities of the supplies contributed b.v the American government for relief have been gradually shipped from the colonies and other supplies lie rotting in storerooms. Sold by all druggists. 25 cents, ■First.—An Increase of 20-per cent in the wages of the miners who are paid by the ton—that Is. for men performing contract work. These Involve about 40 per cent of all the miners. Chic. & Gt. Western 31H 193% Fall Clothes Children's heavy ribbed fleece lined vests and pants, worth double, here for 5o C., SI. & St. P. 190% 20014 84'i 39% G8»i 140 136 1421,6 112% Drury s PRICES C„ R. I. & P. Col. F. & I 83% arj arriving. A big variety of patterns already on band. Come in and make your choice early. Men's ribbed fleece lined shirts ind drawers, a garment 25a Krio Eric, pref I-oula. & Nash. Manhattan El. ., Met. Traction .. Mo. Pacific col. Southern ... 111. Central .... Mexican Central Canadian Pacifl' Rep. Steel Men's heavy fleece lined shirts and drawers, worth 50c,here. . 37o Children's eiderdown caps, nicely trimmed, only lOo Second.—A reduction of 20 per cent la the .tlipo of per diem employees. The mines are operated about 200 days u year, ten hours a day. This demand If granted would reduce the work to eight hours, so that the mines could be operated 240 days at about the same pay; hence an equivalent of 20 per cent Increase In the earnings of the employees, though no Increase In rate of wages was demanded. Slayer off Aared Couple Convicted. Hridgeton, N. J., Oct. 17.—Job Murray Williams, a negro, lias been convicted of murder In the first degree for the killing of John 8. Holmes, a farmer, and Catherine Shute, his housekeeper. Williams made a confession, but later said it was false, ndding that he had been Induced to sign- it through promises of lenleuc.v. Holmes and his housekeeper were found "Cdcad In a stable, and suspicion pointed to Williams, who had been employed by the farmer. Uobbery was the motive. Main Street, Opposite Water St. Pittston. New York, Oct. 17.—The torpedo boat destroyer Stuart, built by tlie Gas Euglne and Power company and the Charles h. Seabury company of Morris Heights, has been given her builders' trial, running twenty-live or thirty miles in Long Island sound at the rate of thirty knots per hour. The Stuart is a sister ship to the Bailey, 4Rilch is said to be the fastest torpedo boat destroyer alloat. She will be given her official trial by the governmont off Newport next month. A Font Torpedo Boat, Best Patent Flour $4.2 Best Family Flour 4.1 Rye Flour. 4,0 Chop and Meal 1.4 Corn and Cracked Corn.... 1,4 Bran and Middlings 1,2! Oats, per bushel 4 Potatoes, per bushel 6l Onions, per bushel 9l Hay, No. 1. 9l Straw, per cwt ,61 Maple Syrup, quart cans... ,21 Maple Syrup, i gallon ,51 Maple Svrup, 1 gallon 81 B.-VY. Flour, package. II Ralston, B.-W. Flour jl Medium Beans, 3 quarts... ,21 Marrow Beans, per quart... J | No. 1 Mackerel ,J2£ Kits, No. 1 Mackerel | .29 William Drury, Ladies' fancy belts 10c 34% Ping Pong Belts, from 25o 152% 26 Vi • 136% 22 C4 1 lot children's school handkerchiefs, worth 5c, hero for lo Ladies' fast black hose, worth m PURKlli ; ■ Best Patent Flour $4.25 ' I 20 lbs Granulated Sugar 1.00 !! ■ 21 lbs A Sugar 1.00 '' I Hay 85 ;; ! Bran and Middlings.... 1.35 I! ' Corn, Cr. Ccrn, Chop and ;1 I Meal ...1.45 ;; ! Gilt Edge Creamery and !! \ Dairy Butter. ; ; Strictly Fresh Eggs. ;; I Chase & Sanborn's Best !' ; Blend Coffee, 35c lb, |; : 3lbs...... si.oo :: . Chase & Sanborn's Teas from ,. ; 30c to 70c per pound. | | ; Special Inducements , \ to Cash Purchasers _ . blv . V or folk & Western, v. Y„ O. & W. .. Y. Contra! .... Pennsylvania .... Wailing Heading, prel'. ... Southern Ry southern Ry., pref Southern Pacific . Tenn. C. & I Texas Pacific .... LI. S. Leather .... U. S. Leather, pre. V. S. Steel .... ... IT. S. Steel, pref. ... Union Wabash, pref Wabash, com. lrnion Pacific Union Pacific, pref yl Alton 37} Kt 8JH Kt., pref. 62'4 -Si 79% 34% 10c, special price 5o Opaque window shades, the 25c kind, for l'Jo •" .Third.—That 2,240 pounds shall con♦ atitute the ton on which payment is .£! baaed for nil coal mined when the mln- 158% Rag carpet, close and heavy, worth one-half more, special.. 19a Feather Pillows, 3 J lbs, worth 75c, here for. . 45c 10-4 cotton blankets, white and gray, only 45o Boys' black and white striped shirts, only lQo 1 lot ladles' wrappers, well mfido 45c ers are paid by weight. This would 166 Vt 69% apply to such miners ag are paid by k the Quantity of coal mined and not to P. those paid by the day. : These demands were rejected by the operators last spring, and then the miners offered to accept HO per cent of what they first asked-that is to say. 10 per cent increase in pay per ton where mining is paid in that manner R* ana 10 per cent decrease In the worklng~day. They also offered to leave the wtiole matter to arbitration and investigation nnd to accept the result, provided the operators would comply with tlje recommendations of the Investlgnt- P ingcopimlttee. 78'A 3S% 96% 74% Davenport. Ia., Oct. 17.—Dan 1'atah paced a remarkable mile on the Davenport track, reducing the track record to 2:01 flat on his lirst attempt. The weather wasTPlear, but with a stiff breeze blowing, and the track, being soft from Heavy rain, was at least two seconds slow. A Mile In 2:01 Flat. C»wley*fi Fifth Victim Dead, Pittsburg, Oct. 17.—Adelaide Cawley, aged seven years, is dead at the South Side hospital, making the flftli death as the result of the Homestead tragedy of last Week", for which Charles Cawley IiOiiow in the Allegheny county jail, charged with having committed the deed. 66% 45% 14% 91 41% 90% 92% 50% 91 40% 90% 92% 49% 34% 106% and nice colors Ladies' walking skirts, of gray moltou cloth, flare bottom, worth $3, special price $1.50 Lflilgh Coal Company's Deficit. Philadelphia, Oct. 17.—The results of the operations of the Lehigh Coal company for the seven months show: Earnings and Income, all sources, $10,807,- 031; expenses and taxes, $11,074,711; Snowshoe and Delano bond interest, 112,845; a^t,mO,525L QuoeUstown, Ireland, Oct. 37.—The Great Western railway has ordered two twenty-five knot steamers to rnu from Queenstown to Mllford Haven. This service will save Ave lionrs la de- UverlDK Amerl.C»a u&U&iu London. Twenty-live Knot Steamers. The Magnet This second proposition was rejected 91 37% 31% 63 by the mine owners, wlioj yiere ma iwtbta* to arMtt 1 » declared Ne» tjoffl 37 S. Main St-, Pittston. - ■ -- --■D ■ — THE LEADING 6KOOER. |
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