Pittston Gazette

              pip H V 53d YiUR. * PITTSTON, PA., HON DAY, DECEMBER 22, 1902. TWO CENTS A CO °Y. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH f 8 PAGES. MRS. GRANT'S FUNERAL. ITALY WILL AID THE BLOCKADE but Inasmuch as the blockade seems to be efficient it is not apparent what can be done. PERILS OF OLD OCEAN A High Class Bargain List (7\ruri/'s PRICES PEOPLE S STORE Simple bat Impressive Services At the Riverside Tomb. It is thought here that the blockade proclamation was deficient, Inasmuch as it established a blockade on a war basis in every sense, but did not state that a state of war existed. It is recognized here that a declaration of war is not necessary, but Inasmuch as official announcement has already been made in London that a condition of war did exist such a statement should have been placed In the blockade proclamation.New York, Dec. 22.—Simple but Impressive services were held for Mrs. Julia Dent Grant in the tomb in River- Bide purk, where her body lay in Its last resting place beside that of the silent communder. In the twin sarcophagi of red granite beneath the noble structure erected by the public to General Grunt's memory uil that is mortal ef husband and wife is entombed. GRAND DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS Formal 'Announcement Has New Currants PotatoeR, per bushel Apples, per bushel. Clear Toys, 3 lbs. for. Plain Mixed, 3 lbs for  Basket Mixed, 3 lbs for 25c American Mixed, 3 lbs for... 25c Nabob Peanut Brittlo, 3 lbs 25c Highland Mixed 10c Chocolate Creams 12£c Figs, per lb 12Jc Dates, 4 lbs. for 25c Golden State Almonds... English Walnuts  Mixed Nuts, new  Pop Corn Balls, per doz Pop Corn, 4 qts for  Florida Oranges  Lemons  Cleaned Currants, new. Seeded Raisins, new.... Eggs, per doz  Honej-, comb  Maple Sugar  Raspberry Jam  Strawberry Jam  3 Cans Up-to-date Milk Dr. Hand's . . " Eagle Gold Medal Fishing Crews Saved After New Raisins ...10c . . 65c ... 55c ... 25c ... 25c Been Received. Frightful Experience, New Apricots ...10c Buy your' Holiday Presents hero. Never before were we so well prepared for it as this year. Hundreds of useful articles to select from, a few of which we mention: New Honeycomb • 12y4c ...25c THE PRESIDENT'S POSITION New Prunes, 3 lb. for OIL BARGE WAS BURNED Dignitaries of state and nation were present, as when the former president wus entombed, but in place of the funeral pageant many miles in length and witnessed by a million spectators the members of tup Grant family. New Maple Syrup, quart New Maple Syrup, % gal. Will Not Announce His Decision as to Matter of Acting as Arbitrator Un London, Dec. 22.—It is believed that President Roosevelt's answer to the proposal made by the allied powers that he arbitrate the Venezuelan issues has been received in London. The strictest secrecy with regard to every phase of the negotiations is preserved, however, and It is impossible to make a definite statement. Such indications as are obtainable point to President Iloosevelt's acceptanc# of the office of arbitrator. A constant interchange of cablegrams Is proceeding night and day between the United States embassy here and the state department at Washington. Reported Acceptance by Ilooaevelt, Tomatoes, per can Members of the Crew Saved, But the Nice crisp Celery, per bunch Sweet Potatoes, per peck Handkerchiefs, Shaving Sets, Umbrellas, ' Manicure Sets, Fancy Belts, Smoking sets, Celluloi(lNovelties,Silk Ties, Photo Albums, Pictures, Kid Gloves, Silk Garters, Fur Sets, Books, Glove Boxes, Silk Mufflers, Toy Dolls, etc. Pocket Books, Toilet Sets, til After th«. Formal Reply of the Allies Has Been Received. Vessel Was a Complete Wreck, and Hand-picked Apples, per bushel Sweet Cider, per gallon  lfDc 1'2 J c 12£c 08c 10c 25c 25c One of the Rescuing Crew vyas Washington, D. C., Dec. 22.—It was announced at the State Department, this morning, that the formal, detailed reply of the European allies to the arbitration proposals made by Venezuela has not yet been received by this government. Until it is received, the formal reply of President Roosevelt to the suggestion that he act as arbitrator will not hH sent to those governments. The diplomatic exchanges thus far communicated between the United States, Great liritain and Germany have been of an informal nature. Killed by an Explosion. BRENNAN S ROBERTS, Boston, Dec. 22—The fishing schooner Manhassett arrived here early \hls morning with ten survivors of the missing schooners Louise B. Crary and Frank A. Palmer, which collided in a fog off Thatcher's Island on Wednesday night, both vessels going down in a few minutes. Captain Rawling, of the Palmer, and Cap'ain Porter, of the Crary, are among the saved. The others saved include two of the Crary's crew and six of the Palmer's. Of the 23 men composing the crews of the two schooners, eight were drowned wich the vessels, four died in a bpat in which they were escaping from the sinking vessels and one jumped overboard, having lost his mind through exposure and suffering. The Manhassett came across a boat containing the survivors, who were frozen and starved nearly to death about 8 o'clock on Sunday morning, bO miles off Highland Light. Several of the rescued men are in a half-mau;acal state, owing to their terrible sufferings. 42 North INahi Street, &TNext to Eagle Hotel. One whole floor given over to Toys, undoubtedly the largest and best assortment to be seen in Pittston. Castro Aiientt. Here Is Something Caracns, Dec. 22.—In the name of Venezuela President Castro has signl- That Concerns You Washington, Dec. 22.—Ambassador Meyer, at Rome, cabled the State Department today that he received yesterday from1 the Italian minister of foreign affairs an official note dated Dec. 20, announcing that Italy had decided to participate with her naval forces' In the blockade of Venezuelan ports which had teen declared by the British and German governments. * fled acceptance of the appointment of President Roosevelt to arbitrate the Venezuelan difficulty. It Pays to Buy at the Italian* Capture a Sloop. THE NEATEST GROCERY STORE IN THE CITY. ARMSTRONG'S « PRICES People's Store, La Gunyrn, Dec. 22.—The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bnusan lias captured a sloop which was coining from the east. The British cruiser Tribune has left here for Port of Spain, Trinidad, with the schooner MercedeB In tow. The German training ship Stosch has arrived here, but she has left port to take Mme. von Pllgrlm-Baltazzl, wife of the German charge d'affaires, to Curacao. A German cruiser, supposed to be the Gazelle, has passed this port, towing two large schooners in the direction of Trinidad. THE GUANT TOMB. THE FINEST GROCERIES AT THE LOWEST PRICES. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. without escort, drove to the tomb, and only 200 persons witnessed the ceremony within the murble structure. Whitman's Celebrated Chocolates and Confections. ROOSEVELT A3 ARBITRATOR. From the Fifth Avenue hotel members of the Grant family, who carnc from Washington on Saturday, were driven to the mausoleum. Jesse Grant, who arrived from the west too late for the funeral at the eapltal, was present. The others were General Frederick D. Grant and Mrs. Grant,- Ulysses S. Grant, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, Miss Sartorls and Ulysses S. Grant 3d, Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Cramer, sisters of Mrs. Grant; Hugh Grant Smith, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Casey of Washington, Lieutenant Lewis S. Morey, U. S. A.; Lieutenant Nolan, U. S. A., and Llcuteiiunt Sharp, U. S. A. Underwear, Boots and Shoes, to please everybody, at right prices. 3 lbs. Clear Toys 3 lbs. Mixed Candies 2 lbs. Chocolate Creams 2 lbs. Mixed Nuts  Peanut Brittle, per pound.... 10c 2 lbs. French Mixed Candy .'.25c 2 lbs. 25c Heeded Kaisins, per lb., full wt. 10c 3 lba. Currants 25c 2 lbs. Citron Tf55c 25c 25e 25c 25c President Believed to Have Accepted the Task. Washington, Dec. 22. — Although Washington still" awaits the reply of Great Britain and. Germany to President Roosevelt's message that he preferred The Hague tribunal rather than himself to be selected as the arbitrator of differences between the powers and Venezuela, Jt Is considered morally certain that they will reiterate their desire for his services In this capacity and that he will accept the responsibility. Gloucester, Mass.. Dec. 22.—The large vessel which was burned off here yesterday and'in which a terrific explosion finally occurred was the Standard Oil Co.'s huge No. 8. The fishing schooner Blanche tried to tow the barge to this port and put four of her men on board the burning vessel. One of the men was killed by an explosion. Heat and the flames made further attempts to save the vessel impossible. The baige's crew were saved by the fishing schooner Gertrude and brought here. The barge is still burning and drifting to the eastward. Give Us a Tial. There may be other brands more popular, but none as tfood. Leave orders now for the Holidays. Rudyard Kipling Protest*. Campbell, Rozelle & London, Dec. 22.—The Times tills morning publishes a poem by Hudyard Kipling which Is a strong protest against the Anglo-German agreement with regard to Venezuela. The poem will probably cause much discussion. Webster. 2 lbs. Lemon Peel 3 doz. Pop-corn Balls 4 (its. Pop-cdrn  Efjgs, per doz  Butter, per lb  Onions, per peck  V ariety of choice and fancy delicacies for first class Christmas dinner. 25c 25c 10c 24c 28c 25c KANE'S PHARMACY 20 South Main Street. 57 S. Main Street. Secretary Hay was slightly indisposed, but the statement was made at his home that he had received no news. At the state department the dispatches which were received were not made public. They are believed to contain nothing highly Important. Altogether the feeling In Washington 1b that the aituatlon la lending Itself to peaceable Settlement. Standing near the family group were Governor Odell, Mayor Low, Secretary of War Ellhu Hoot, General Grenville M. Dodge, General Daniel E. Sickles and officers of the army and navy and members of Grant post, G. A. H. TO GO "HIGHER UP." Now Is the time to repair your house or build a new one. Winter Is coming. Let us prepare your plans for you and sell you the material or, better still, build it for you. Dershimer A Griffin. Arrested Humberts Threaten Sen»a- Mndrld, Dec. 22.—It has been learned that when Mine. Humbert and other members of the Humbert family, who became notorious In connection with the great safe frauds In Palis, wcro arrested hero on Saturday one offtio family handed a package containing $■48,000 to Home persons who lived In the same house with tlieiu. This package has been sent to the Trench consulate.tlonal DlarloanreB COSTLY FIRE IN KNOXVIL.LE. J. T. Armstrong fl Co. Services were begun by the singing of "Lead, Kindly Light,'1 by the catbedrul quartet. Business Buildings and 8tock Valued at $350,000 Ruined. Stoves and ranges' at Ash's. S. Main Street, Pittston. 'Phone Connection. A discordant note was strnck In this dispatches from BemSquofingGhaueellor von Bulow as Baying: Knoxvllle, Dec 22.—Fire started at 2 o'clock this morning from an unknown cause in the Knoxville Pants company's building, on Commerce St. Several buildings were destroyed, a dozen or more firms being burned out. The loss Is estimated at $350,000. Two men are reported to have been buried by falling walls;, hut the report cannot be investigated until the debris cools and an examination is made of the ruins. Bishop Andrews of Washington, who wus a close friend of General and Mrs. Qrnnt, then read the simple commitment service of the Episcopal church. Prayers for the dead were then read by the Right Itev. Alexander Mackay- Smith, bishop coadjutor of Pennsylvania and General Grant's pastor In Washington. After concluding the prayers Bishop Mackay-Smlth read one of Mrs. Grant's fuvorite poems, "Lafld Beyond the Sea," by Longfellow: "Abide With Me" was sung, and Bishop Andrews pronounced the benediction.XMAS "We do not intend to Irsuc n formnl declaration of War, Germany and England having agreed for the present only to blockade the poitBt and not to take any further measures of a hostile character except In thy case of an unexpected emergency." The Discordant Note. Inspector Caro, who made the arrest, has been promoted. The Humberts are well treated in prison. As first class misdemeanants they are permitted to have their meals sent in from a neighboring restaurant. They all occupy separate cells, are carefully watched and are not allowed to receive visitors. If a Man Boas to a Tailor for a suit of clothes it means that the mail wants something better than the ready made clothing. Clothes made here have a combination of style, fit and quality. Christmas Suits and Ovarooats must be ordered now. Cal in and let us show you our fine assortment of cloths. Candy, Nuts, Fruit. The phrase "for: the present" has an omlnouB ring to many officials and to the members of the South American contingent of the diplomatic corps, who are greatly exercised over the aggression of the European powers. THE WEATHER. The prisoners passed a rather restless night, but in the morning they seemed rather more resigned. The women were less tearful. All the male members of the party have altered their appearance by letting their beards grow. Washington, Dec. 22.—Fair and cold er tonight and Tuesday. Preacher Thrown Into Snowbank. Groceries^ Windsor, Conn., Dec. 22.—Particulars of a factional tight in the Zion Methodist church of Haydenville, in which the pnstor, the Rev. Dennis A. White, colored, was roughly handled and thrown out of the church into a snowbank after he had drawn a revolver, have been aired at a hearing before Trial Justice George H. Albee. Seven members of the congregation were charged with assault and disturbing a religious gathering and were found guilty and ordered to pay fines amounting to J10.58 in each case. It Is thought that by the use of this phrase Germany's chancellor has evaded all responsibility of guaranteeing that there will be no renewul of a most drastic policy at any time. Diplomatically "an unexpected emergency" Is easily obtained. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Shoes and Slippers. New York Stock Markets furnished by Halght & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Buss, The City Tailor. Main Street. Oppoelte Water Street. A maidservant who was employed by the Humberts In Mndrld says that they permitted nobody to enter their house and started In apprehension at every ring of the bell. They assisted In the housework themselves, and the men of the party never went out except at night. New York, Dec. 22, Open. 128% 83% 9S% 58% 34% 64% 98% "47 ■, 24%' 174% 80 34% 64% 124 14614 140% 105 27% 28 44 19% 1902. Clos. 129% 83% 99% With the strong movement toward arbitration, sight has been lost of the fact that neither of the powers has yet taken the third step outlined In Germany's programme—that of the seizing of a custom house. Sugar  Aachlson  Atchison, prof. .. Copper  Car & Foundry .. Brooklyn Traction B. & O  Wo have just enlarged our store, and now have more room to accommodate more people. We hhve the finest Grocery and Shoe Store in the city, with an up-to-date stock of anything you want in our line at lowest prices. Call on us before you buy. For "WEDDINGS CI ami am • For FUNERALS ■ «OW0rS J Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-CARPENTER,exeter bt. meter bom According to published interviews, Frederick Humbert says that their revelations will rival the 1'anamu canal Scandal and show tlicy were victims of robbers who exploited them. He snys that all classes In Pails, from ministers down, will be Involved. 59 % 34% While the United States recognizes the right of tho powers to carry out this programme of coercion, no mutter what negotiations for peace may be in progress, it is felt that tho reservation of the more severo phase of this programme would be an aid to settlement by peaceable means. 65 % 99% Jeffrie* Couldn't Down Munroe, Ches. & Ohio .... Chic. & Gt-. Western C., M. & St. P. ... C„ R. I. & P  Erie  Erie, pref  Louis. & Nash  Manhattan El  Met. Traction .... Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern  Clo  Aco ..  Butte, Mont., Dec. 22.—Champion Jeffries lost a decision In a four round contest with Jack Munroe after four rounds of the fiercest fighting Butte lias Been for some time. At one time the champion went to his knees, and a knockout looked possible. Jeffries and his manager had posted a forfeit ot $250 for any one to stand against Jeffries for four rounds, and Munroe accepted the challenge. At the end of the fourth Munroe was still ready to fight. Munroe is amateur champion of the Pacific coast. 47% Xmas Values U the MAGNET. Mine. Humbort snys she has documents In Paris which compromise prominent persons. While the police were waiting to enter the house she burned many papers. Including in her hurry bank notes to the amount of $1,200. The report that General Matos, the revolutionary leader, who was overthrown by Castro Just before Castro himself was set upon by the ixiwers. has captured Ciudud Bolivar, on the Orinoco, Is not credited here, not only because General Matos Is still in Willemstad, Curacao, but mainly because the revolutionists have been in possession of Cludad Bolivar for several months. There lias been no recent news that they had been ousted. Best Pateut Flour, per bbl. $4.25 SI.35 65 90 Xmas Candy, 3 lbs. for.... Plain Mixed Candy, 4 lb. for C'liocolateCreamCandy, 2 lbs Cream Boh Bons, 2 lbs  Peanut Brittle, per lb  Cut Rock " "  Mint Lozengers " "  Basket Mix " "  Cream Wafers, 2 lbs. for.... Butter Clip, " ".... Mixed Nuts " Cream Nuts, " ".... Hazel Nuts " ".... Eng. Walnuts, Chili, 2 lb.. Eng. Walnuts,Grenoble, 1 lb. Feed, per 100 Ready now to satisfy every whim of our customers. Ready with the greatest display of bargains we have ever had. Compare our prices and you will find there is a great Potatoes, per bu Onions, " " An applicant lias appeared at tlie Freuch embassy claiming the reward of $5,000 which was offered tor tho apprehension of the Humberts. 47% 19% 71% 29% 153% Rutas Rep. Steel Apples • • • 50 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Cleaned Currants, 4"for 25 Seeded Baisins, 8D 10, 12 I D2 pkg Citron, 2 lbs. for 25 Lemon Peel, 2 lbs. fort 26 saving. Norfolk & Western N. Y., O. & W  N, Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Southern Ry  Southern Ry.. pre!. Southern Paelric . Tenp. C. & I  Texas Pacific  U. S. Leather U.' S. Rubber  U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Western Union ... Wabash, prof  Wabash, com  Union Pacific  71% 29% Alexandria, Va., Doe. 22.—Private 81- Ins Wollver was killed and Corporal Thomas H. Appleby seriously injured in an accident to a ear on the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway on the outskirts of this city. The accident was caused by a gate oi crossbeam crashing into a window near which the men were sitting. They were members of the Twenty-seventh company of coast artillery stationed at Fort Hunt, Va. A Soldier Killed. - lot Children's Handkerchiefs, sold everywhere for 4c, our Xmas price 1c Palis, Dec. 22.—A special messenger lias left here for Madrid with all the documents connected with the extradition of the Humberts. The prisoners are expected to arrive here on Wednesday. The French newspapers are full of the ease, and the ministerial organs express their delight that the Opposition papers have lost their favorite pretext for attacking the government on the ground of its failuro to arrest the Humberts. Extradition Documents Sent. 1531/4 155 62% 32 While the revolution was on it was no secret that Germany and England hoped Castro would be overthrown, for they had already received assurances thut If Matos became the occupant of the palace of the president the foreign creditors would be satisfied. 155V4 63% 32% 92% 64 Ladies' All Linen Handkerchiefs, % in hem, worth 25c, our Xmas price, 10c I lot of story books, assorted lot, all worth 4c, our Xmas price 1c 92% 63;!, 56% 40 12 1 lot story books, stiff cloth bound, worth 25c, our Xmas price 10c Orange " I lot Ping Pong Sets, sold every where for $1.00, our Xmas price..50c BngUnd*! Attitude Toward Matos. 15% 34% 84% 88 Vi Cranberries, per qt 10 Pumpkin, per can 10 Parsnips, Carrots, Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Celery. Almond, per lb  Black Walnuts, per pk Butter Nuts, per pk.. 18 25 20 1 lot Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, all colors, worth $1.26, our Xmas frice 50c It is believed positively here that England haB been indirectly rendering assistance to the revolutionists in the hope that President Castro, weakened from within, would lDe forced out and Matos would be amenable to European power. Fire III Ladles' Seminary. 1 lot Children's White Chinchilla Fur Sets, 3 pieces, collar, muff and cap, worth $1.50, our Xmas price..75c The philosopher Schopenhauer says thut a man's Intellect may be measured by his endurance ot' noise. He adds that lie never knew u man wlth'u burking dog in his buck yurd who was not a fool. Man und Xftljie 42% 28 98% 32 25% 56% New Milford, Conn., Qee. 22.—Ingle side school, a large and fashionable seminary for young ladies conducted by Mrs. William I). Black, has been partly destroyed by a lire of unknown origin and caused damage estimated at $40,000. The servants were the only persons In the building when the lire broke out, the young ladles of the seminary being away on their Christmas vacations, as were the instructors. Pop-corn " " 25 Oranges, Lemons and Popcorn. 1 lot Ladies' Fleeced Pique Shirt Waists, made in best style, worth $1.25, our Xmts price 75c 1 lot Boy's 3 piece Suits, worth $2.60, our Xmas price $1.50 England has always disregarded President Castro's blockade of the Orinoco, which the United Stutes respected. This course of action on the part of Great Britain was quite valuable to the revolutionists. Inasmuch as it prevented a complete tleup of the Orinoco. Alton Kt. . Kt., pref. on us for Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and anything in the Shoe line. We are sure to please you, and fit your feet. Don't forget the place. 1 lot Ladles' Black Mercerized Under Skirts, made with deep flounce and ruffle laid or flounce, worth $1.00, our Xmas price , ,50c Milk In Slam. and if in yotir anxiety to purchase quickly you should fail to visit our people's popular Jewelry store you will be sliding by one of the best gift-buying opportunities of the season. We are ready to wait on you promptly and have arranged our stock systematically to be handy for you. The End Draws Near, The milk of cojvs la not considered good for food by the Siamese. The milk lu the coconnut, however. Is much used. Cattle are raised for biD»f. There is much speculotlon here as to the effect of the blockade on slilps flying the United States flag. Inasmuch as the terms of the blockade proclamation give liberal allowances to ships sailing from distant ports the principle will not apply soon. 1 lot Ladles' Kid Gloves, black and colored, they are the 75c kind, our Xmas price 59c riymouth, England, Dec. 22.—The Hamburg - American line steamer Deutschland arrived here at a quarter past 2 yesterday afternoon. When she was nearlng the Seilly Islands, a cylinder burst, and the starboard engine was badfy damaged. It will require four months to effect repairs. One engineer .was rather badly scalded, i The Deutaehland Disabled, Suans ffiros.j The Language of Uuahincn. 1 lot Children's Eiderdown coats, angora trimmed, worth'76c, our Xmas The buslimcn, or low grade Hottentots, on the plains of South Africa have a language Which has been declared by Professor Garner to lie n close upproximutlon to thut of the higher apes. It couslsts of hissing, clicking and grunting sounds.  If you have not yet made your jewelry purchases, we would be pleased to have you look over our stock. price The MAGNET The belief that the United States will take advantage of everything to protect American shipping interests finds oacourageiaent at the state department. LEWIS, THE JEWELER. N. Main, Opp. William St. 46 South Main Street, Pittston, Pa. 37 S. Main St., Pittaton.