Pittston Gazette

              v" ' ■ » . • , f j WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 1 DAILY R8T. by TBEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1903. 8 PAGES. 53d YEAR. TWO CENTS A CO 'Y. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH f MAY RAISE THE BLOGKADE WOLCOTT WITHDRAWS. MR. BOWEN 18 CONFIDENT on it. We can guarantee mat tne attack was premeditated and planned In Berlin. The proof of this assertion Is a letter ■We received on the morning of Jan. 10 from Curacoo and which Presl dent Castro retains' in his possession notifying us that Ban Carlos would be attacked between Jan. 10 and Jan. 18— that Is to say, before the arrival of United States Minister Bowen at Washington, ANOTHER COAL STRIKE POSSIBLE The Smallest American Watch GREAT WINTER CLEARING SALE^ Climax In the Colorado Senatorial Denver, Jan. 20.— Ex-Senator E. O .Woleott, the candidate for United States senator of the so called "stalwart" wing of the Republican party, has announced his practical withdrawal from any further contest and has urged the people of Colorado to accept the situation as it stands by the election of Senator Henry M. Teller to succeed himself. Content. Thinks Venezuelan Question Will Soon Be Settled. The Bituminous Miners Are The Waltham Watch Co. delivered to New York the day before Christinas the first five of their now model Ladies' Watch. We were fortunate to secure one of them. It is Just the size of a five cent piece, fully jeweled and adjusted, and an accurate timekeeper. It is the smallest, handsomest and most desirable Ladies' Watch made. Would be pleased to show it to any one interested. Great Britain Assents to the Proposition. Cetting Ready. BLOCKADE MAY BE RAISED "Another proof thnt the attack was premeditated is the circumstance that General Bello, who is in command of the fortress, received no notification as to the object of the l'anther In approaching the fortress similar to the written ultimatum that the Germans transmitted through the United States FUND OF THREE MILLION. WILL WORK WITH OTHERS. The .announcement was made in a signed statement, in which Mr. Woleott charges certain Republican leaders associated with the antl-Woleott forces in the Republican ranks with treachery, deliberate and continuous, although lie disposes of others of the anti-Wolcott crowd by characterizing them as "dupes" of the main conspirators. He refers to the refusal of the anti-Wolcott members of the house to unseat the Democratic members for Arapahoe county and calls it "a crime against the Republican party and against Justice." Venezuela's Latest Proposition Sub- If Operators Do Not Agree to New Italy Ready to Co-operate With Great mitted to the Powers, and a Favor- Scale, It is Said That a Gen- READ THIS LIST OF SPECIAL TRICES:, Britain and as Soon as Germany Gives able Reply Within a Day or Two is consul to the Venezuelan representative at I'orto Cabello when Fort Irfbertador was shelled." Her Consent the Blockade Will Expected. eral Cessation of Work Will Take Cease—The News is Official. Washington, Jan. 20.—Minister Bowen feels very optimistic of the future In the Venezuelan matter. He adheres to the belief expressed by him in the statement he gave out Saturday night that the case would be settled soon and satisfactorily. His latest proposition, the Important feature of which is a matter of guaranty as a preliminary to the raising of the blockade, will be In the hnnds of all the allies by this afternoon, and Mr. Bowen thinks that an answer might be received In Washington within a very few days or possibly tomorrow. Place on April 1 fic Outing Flannel  :u» inch Unbleached Mnslin Window Shades (complete) Bleached Pillow Cases  Ladies' Flannel Waists  Hill Bleached Muslin  9-4 Unbleached Sheeting.. 10c Ticking now;...  59c Blankets  Cream Shaker Flannel  Indigo Blue Calico _ Bleached Turkish Towels 5" Children's Fleeced Lined Vests 3c Men's all wool half hose.... 12'Ac Brussels, Jan. 20.—A dispatch to the Petit Bleu from states that an agreement in the Venezuelan question \*ill be reached this week and that a commission npiyilnted by the United States government will be charged with the administration of all the maritime customs ofliees of Venezuela. A dispatch from Rome says that the Patria asserts that the Venezuelan blockade will be raised today. An Early Agreement Predicted. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 20.—Indiana coal operators, who have been watchlug the proceedings of the national convention of the United Mine Workers of America, are much concerned over what they call the exorbitant demands of the scale committee. Some of them say that It is probable that an agreement will not be reached if the miners hold out for the scale which the convention approved. H.G.SHUPP ■ 4c ..So 7c 29c • To Washington. Jan. 26.—Great Britain l ai gjven her assent to the proposition to raise the Venezuelan blockade and has promised to use her influence vith the other allies to that end. This information was conveyed to Minister Bc.wen this morning by Ambassador Herbert. Italy is ready to co-operate with Great Britain, and as soon as Geimany gives her consent the blockade will cease. JEWELER, Mr. Woleott declares that Lieutenant Governor Haggott when lie withdrew from the senate chamber and with less than a dozen senators whose seats were undisputed organized another senate was assured of support by his associates in the state government, which support "fell away from him," however.36 W. MARKET STREET. 13c 7c 45c ,4c • 5c It Is assorted by the operators that they are now paying 4f) cents per ton for the run of mine coal and that the scale committee asks for an increase of 12'/j cents per ton, which is a little In excess of 25 per cent. In addition to this they state that the miners are holding $1,027,000 In the treasury as a club over their heads and that the proposition to increase tills fund to $3,000,000 is virtually a threat to the operators that If they do not accept the now scale as It conies from the convention they must expect a strike when the present contracts expire on April 1. GOOD RESOLUTIONS Cnatro'n Troop* Defeated. Arc the Order of the Day SENSATION IN LESSLER CASE. Continuing, Mr. Woloott snys Mr. Bowen declined to discuss the nnnouncement mndc by n Brussels newspaper to the effect that a commission appointed by the United States will be charged with the administration of maritime customs offices in Venezuela. The inference drawn from his remarks was that while the statement as a whole was incorrect, yet there was an element of probability to some features of it. Wlllemstacl, Curacao, Jan. 20.—President Castro's troops have been defeated by the Venezuelan revolutionists in an important battle about forty miles west of Tuerto Cabello. Scattered bodies of the defeated soldiers are arriving in Puerto Cabello. Their commanding general was captured by the revolutionists.Doblin Goes Back on the Story Which "Wicked and unforgivable as Is the wrong done the Republican party, yet from the point of view of the highest citizenship there is but one tiling to be done, and that is for the people to accept the deplorable situation and for the governor of the state to issue n certificate of election to Mr. Teller." OUR RESOLUTIONS ARE He First Told. To give the best quality at the lowest price. PEOPLE'S STORE Washington, Jan. 26.—At the Lessler bribery investigation this morning, Gustavus R. Rodgers, the New York attorney, was allowed to make a statement which caused a sensation. "I have been requested to appear for Doblin," he said. "Doblin told me that some of his testimony before the committee was true and some was not true. I advised Doblin to come before the committee to be examined." Doblin too)c the stand and was sworn again. He testified: "The statements I made regarding Quigg and Lessler are not true." When I saw Lessler here, after the stories appeared in the papers, he said: "You've got to stand for that story." "I can't do it," I said. "Then I'm politically dead." "And you'll carry me with you," I replied. He said he had seen the speaker and that it would be all right. He told me to go before the sub-committee and substantiate his story." 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Hand Picked Apples, per bu Kntelx'tfiis, per bu  Onions, per bu 90c, per pK... ,25C 3 lb can best qual'y Bak. Beans 10( " « «C tt Can Pumpkin 10c Can Tomatoes 10c Can Tomatoes, doz $1.10 New Honey, in comb 12£c Dried llstspberries, lb 20c Lard 13c 55c .45c Speaking of Mr. Teller, the ex-senator says that in 110 sense was lie party to the frauds above referred to, although he is tiie beneficiary. He pays the following tribute to the senator elect: THE DAWSON CITY SAFE. Ileadineaa to Settle Question. KonelieM I'ort I'nnnJitiend from name Have a Look! Minister Bowen and also the state department are greatly impressed with the attitude of the representatives in Washington of the allies throughout the present negotiations. While acting at all times under Instructions from their foreign offices, they have expedited matters considerably by their straightforward manner of dealing with Venezuela's representative. This fact has especially appealed to the Washington officials, who, while not taking part in the preliminaries, necessarily are vitally interested In their results.Port Townsliend, Wash., Jan. 26.—The steamship Dawson City, eighty-six days from Nome and long ago given up as lost, has reached port under sail after a tempestuous voyage. The entire trip was marked by a succession of accidents and exasperating delays, while the fury of the elements seemed to combine to hinder her passage to her destination. Soon after sthrtlng south the boilers began leaking, with the result that the fresh water supply was consumed. Then fuel began to run short, and the vessel was forced to resort to such canvas as could be fashioned into sails. After VoyaRe of Klorli t y-«l* Day* The operators do not expect any trouble tills winter, for they say that John Mitchell Is too shrewd to order a strike while the miners are under contract, knowing, as he does, that such action would deprive blin of the sympathy of the public and that all the inconvenieuce' and suffering that would result at this season of the year would be charged to his organization. The operators feel, however, that they are facing a crisis In the history of bituminous mining and that the alternative Is to be presented of granting an Increase or seeing their mines closed after April 1. In his address to the convention Mr. Mitchell referred to the $ 1.027,000 In the nntlonal treasury as the largest fund that was ever held at one time by any labor organization and spoke of increasing it to such an extent that the United Mine Workers would be able to cope with any conditions that might "lie hns served Colorado nearly a generation at Washington, and. whatever may be our regret that he no longer marches in the ranks of the party which has so highly honored him, every citizen of the state wishes hiin health and strength and believes that he is single handed in his devotion to the material interests of the state." AT OUR PRICES. BUN i ROBERTS, Beat Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,25 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs SID00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. 25 " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. 25 42 North Main Street, THE CANAL TREATY. t3P~Next to Eagle Hotel. Attitude of the Senate Toward It !■ Donbtfnl, Although Germany Is sending a special envoy here to conduct negotiations. Minister Bowen has taken occasion to express liis absolute satisfaction with the manuer in which Count Quadt has represented his government. The German charge d'affaires of course has been acting under .Instructions from Berlin, but the point Is made by Mr. Bowen and by an official of the Washington government that the activity of Germany's representative from the day of Mr. Bowen's arrival and the Judgment he has shown have done much to aid in bringing about an ultimate solution of the present trouble. Lynch's Sentence Will be Commuted. Washington, Jan. 20.—Senator Morgan of Alabama and other leading senators interested 111 the building of an isthmian canal who have believed that a treaty with Colombia providing for the Panama route was a mistake have not yet indicated their attitude toward its ratification. The vessel put Into Port Moller for fuel and water, and after remaining two weeks started again, only to run Into fierce storms which drove her from her course. Again the fuel ran out, so the Dawson City headed for Dutch Harbor to refill her bunkers and tanks. At this port her sailors deserted and refused to continue the voyage. The run from Dutch Harbor to this port was made in twenty-two days, which Is considered a very good showing.YOU GET THE BEST AT Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. Chow Chow, 2 qts... ixindon, Jan. 26.—The Exchange Telegraph Co. says it is stated in official circles that the sentence of Colonel Lynch, who has been condemned to death 'for high treason, will be commuted to Imprisonment and that the case will be further considered after the prisoner has served a Urm of years. -- - — WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY " Sweet Mix. Pick, 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large,2 lbs 20 25 25 Dr. Apricots, choice, 3 lbs .. Senator Morgan lins thought the senate should not ratify such a treaty largely on the ground that its fate ill the Colombian congress was entirely problematical. This, however, is in a degree provided for ill the last article of the treaty, which makes It binding only 011 the condition that ratifications lie exchanged within ejglit months from Jan. 22. 11)03. Should Colombia refuse to ratify within tills time the treaty will be void and the president can turn again to Nicaragua. The convention took up the subject of increasing the fund under tiie president's recommendations, but It was allowed to go over. arise. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, " fancy,large, 2 lbs Pmnes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs Jail Delivery in Philippines. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Palntars and Paparhangars. Washington, Jan. 26.—The story of a daring jail delivery cornea by mall ficm Manila. Fourteen prisoners confired In the provincial jail at Batangas overpowered the guards, killing cne, after which they escaped, taking with them all the arms and ammunition in the prison. Two of the prisoners vho escaped were undfr sentence of death. Committee Hold* Club. Powers Actinic In Concert. Tlie Dawson City brought no passengers except her owner, Felix Brown of Seattle, and his wife. It is regarded as significant in thlB connection that the matter was referred to the scale committee, the presumption being that as that committee had formulated the demands for increased wages it had considered the whole subject carefully and understood what amount would be required to enforce Its demands should the operators reject the scale and a strike follow. Boots and Shoos. The importnnt fact developed that the triple alliance against Venezuela was far more comprehensive than was at first supposed. The agreement between Great Britain, Germany and Italy Involved not only a joint initiative action for the collection of their claims, but each of the three powers pledged Itself to lift the blockade siniultaue ously. You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. Boston, Jan. 20.—Jalin D. I-ong, exgovernor of thlB state and late secretary of the navy, is seriously ill at St. Margaret's hospital here, and, while his physician, I)r. Cabot, is optimistic, he admits that his distinguished patient may not leave the hospital fot some time. The malady Is a chronic kidney disorder, which was aggravated by ills arduous duties at Washington, which he relinquished, ns he said, to enable him to prolong his days. John D. Long Verr 111- Choice Senator Morgan has all along preferred :i canal to any particular route, lie has preferred the Nicaragua route and deeply regrets that the discredited Panama scheme lias been taken up. lie does not think the question of the Panama title has been entirely cleared. It is understood lie will oppose the treaty unless he becomes convinced that it means n canal and without delay. Ambassador Meyer in an Accident. Among the delegates there is no concealment of purpose to make a square issue with the operators at the present time and if necessary invoke the strike as a last resort to win. They point to the fact that there is a large fund in the treasury and that this convention will take steps to increase It to even greater proportions, which would enable the bituminous miners to continue on a strike n year If need be to win. Sirloin SteaK Evans Bros. Rome, Jan. 26.—United States Am- Meyer, while going with the K:'ng for a day's hunting, met with an accident today. The automobile in which they were riding broke down. The occupants of the vehicle were shaken up badly but were not seriously injured. This fact was learned from a European diplomat who is acquainted with the details of the alliance and explains the fruitless efforts made by Ambassador Meyer nt Koine and Henry White, the American chnrge at I-ondon. as well us by Mr. Rowen, acting for Venezuela, to sever the agreement and secure the consent of at least one of the allies to lift the bloctahde. The Ironclad natiire of the alliance already has been communicated to the state department by Mr. White, and It is this fact which was responsible foi the grave apprehensions heretofore felt regarding the outcome of the dispute. The reply of the powers therefore necessarily will be joint. 46 S. Main St. Pittston. 14c POUND New York, Jan. 21!.—PresUent Roosevelt has contributed $100 to the Christian Herald's famine fund for the relief of the suffering peasantry of Finland, C00,000 of whom are reported to be on the verge of starvation. The fund now exceeds $20,000. Roosevelt Aids the Finns. Long Branch, N. J., Jan. 20.—The three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Nile* of Branchpoint, while playing with several other children in the rear of the I)e Nyse store, felj into an unused well that had become uncovered and which contained about four feet of water. The other children gave the alarm, and Mrs. Nlles jumped Into the well and held the child aliore the water until neighbors arrived and pulled them both out. Mother and Child In a Well. For WEDDINGS C|AiHOr« T For FUNERALS TIUWI V Washington, Jan. 26.—Cloudy tonight; fair in the northern and rain in the southern sections; warmer on Tuesday. THE WEATHER. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-CARPEMTER|Exeter st . exeter bobs: They say that they contributed to the anthracite strike while the Pennsylvania miners were idle and that they have received assurances of equally generous support from the anthracite men should the bituminous miners now be compelled to strike in order to enforce their demand and that with the present fund In the treasury and that which may be raised In the coming two months before their contracts with the bituminous operators expire they would tDe In a position to remain out (luring the summer, when many could get work on farms and. If need lDe, carry the shut down of the mines into next winter. Magic Yeast cakes 2c box. POULTRY. Tlie chersydrus Is a snake over three and one-half feet long, which inhabits the mouths of rivers and streams from southern India to New Guinea, which never leaves the water, occurs far out at sea and feeds on fish. A Deep Sea Snake. No. 3 Steil Scoops 30c ' Bed combs are a sign of vigor. The best layers arc usually the worst otters. SPECIAL LOW PRICES AT WHO FIRED FIRST SHOT? — MAGNET Bnrned Books to Keep Warm. When the chicks have bowel disease, look out for large lice. Confllctlasr Storlen an to San Carlo?* Bombardment. Springfield, Mass., Jan. 20.—The scarcity of coal caused C. F. Spaulding of 148 Allen street to build a lire of old books, and Mr. Spaulding has reason to believe that two of the books were rare New England primers. A New York publishing house recently paid $2,500 for a New England primer at a Philadelphia liook sale, and Mr. Spaulding believes his were of the same bruud. Generally hens that feather early and mature early arc good layers, good sitters and good mothers. Power In Fungi. Caracas, Venezuela, .Ian. UO.—The t'nitcd States legation has been conducting an Investigation at Mnrncnlbo for the lust six days, hut the lioint as to whether the Panther or Port San Carlos fired the first shot has not yet been elucidated. A trustworthy witness says: Fancy Creamery Butter 27c. When wc cut we cut deep. Note these unmatched prices, then como and inspect the goods. You will find them a great saving. A single fungus plant has been known to attain a weight of thirty-four pounds In six weeks. The power of expansion which fungi possess Is wonderful. Great toadstools will sometimes lift heavy paving stones out of their bed, and It was once necessary to repave the whole of a certain town in England In consequence of such a disturbance. One of the best ways of supplying ground bone is to keep it in a box where the fowls can help themselves. Tliey assert tliat the operators have had a harvest ever since th«? anthracite strike was inaugurated and that it is only fair that they should have some of the increase that has come through their labors. It Is understood that Mr. Mitchell and the other national officers of the union will hack the demands of the scale committee. Murphy & Joyce. 1 lot ladies' heavy flannelette wrappers, nice colors, capes over shoulders, nicely trimmed with braid, never sold for less than $1.25; tho're yours for 50c. Ladies' Walking Skirts, reduced from $1.98 and $2.50 to $1.50. In fattening geese, as soon as they begin to show a lack of desire for food they should be marketed, as they will then begin to lose. "The foreign element, who are in close touch with the civil authorities, know that, Fort San Carlos had received orders from Caracas that in ease the I'antlier attempted to cross the bar and pass before the fortress the latter was to tire on the German vessel, first with powder, to call attention. When 011 Jan. IT the Panther entered the narrow channel inside the bar, four miles from the fortress, heading for the Interior of the lake, the fortress Bred n round of blank shot. Fn AkbIn In Danarer. Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Sts. Phone Tangier, Jan. 2(1.—News from Fez, Anted Jan. 21, states that the pretender. Ru Hamara. was then ndvnncing nt a point twenty-five miles from *'ez. A decisive battle was expected, and should the sultan's main army, which is posted 011 the Sebu river, be defeated, it was thought that the city of Fez would inevitably fail Into the hands of ltu Ilamara. MASCAGNI. Asia. Methods for raising the new fund have not yet been discussed in the convention, but It Is supposed that it will be by a\jDer capita tax of $1 per month, or It may be more, depending upon the exigencies of the occasion. 1 lot of Laces, assorted Valenciennes anil Torchons, from 3 in. to CD in. wide; your choice, a yd 5c. Children's Eiderdown -Coats, nicely trimmed with angora, worth 89c; here for 50c i Doubtless Mascagni sets us all down as "fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils."—MIlwaukec-^eiiOpeL Mascagni's heart Is iiroken, and his manager is broke. The vernacular of English verbs is very expressive at times.—St. Paul News. Considerably more than half the population of the earth Is in Asia, and yet there are but forty-eight people to the square mile as compared with ninetyfour in Europe. Wood Mantels, Coal Grates, fias Grates, Gas Logs, Tile Facings, Tile For Bath Rooms, . Fire Sets, ' Anil-Irons, Electric Fixtures, Chandeliers. Jamaica has no milkmen. The milk is distributed by native women, who carry the cans nicely balanced on their heads. Mlllc In Jamaica. "Then, seeing after the third blank shot that the intention of the Panther was to pass up the channel and force a passage past the fortress to gain Lake Maracaibo and capture the Venezuelan gunboat Miranda, the fortress fired with shell, and Instantly the Panther, at 1,300 yards range, answered with twelve guns, followed by hundreds of shots. ' It Is reported also that the Panther carried a red flag as a signal, but as the fortress possessed no signal code and could not interpret the red flag as a peace symbol, white being the color of a parliamentary flag, it regarded the action of the Panther as a premeditated aggression." Cur Decorate* an American, Table Oil Cloth, nice colors, best floods, lfijc yard. 1 lot Comfortables, the 85c kind is now 65c. The musician Mascagni Is going to tell the tale of his woes In a book. If he gives it to us good and lively, be may make more out of his literary than be did out of his American musical venture.—San Francisco Chronicle. Brasll Concentrates Troop*. St. Petersburg, Jan. 20.—Former United States consul here. Mr. Heydccier, now residing at Nice, has received the order of St. Ann of the third class for assisting Minister Wltte in overthrowing the cork trust, which was detrimental to the vodka monopoly. The government, 011 Mr. Hcydecker's advice and using his technical knowledge. built a cork factory to defend its Interests. Paris. Jan. 26.—A statement from the Brazilian government. Issued by Its minister here, rcadq in part: "Bolivia having refused all proposals and President Tando having decided to march against the Brazilian citizens in Acre, the president of Brazil has decided to concentrate troops in the adjoining Btates of Matto Grosso and Amnzonas. Feather Pillows, 3$ lbs, worth 75c; these are yours for 45c. 1 lot ladies' flannelette Shirt Waists, fancy patterns, latest styles, worth 50c; these red. to 39c. Heavy pique Shirt Waist, worth $1.50; these reduced to 50c. Silk Waists-red. from $2.50 to $L 1 lot boys' heavy sweaters, worth $1, reduced to 50c. The theory that there are small living bodies, as spores of bacteria and the like, floating about In Interstellar space finds support in the observations and speculations of an increasing number of scientific men. Bacteria In Space, FOUL TIPS. The worst part about the baseball .war is that there is no possibility of the game being postponed on account of darkness and thereby giving us a rest News. Fire In Smallpox Hospital. Whaling is one of the vanished industries of Australia. In (he thirties and forties it was a very remunerative business, but the whnles were gradually frightened out of Australian waters and have now to be sought in the neighborhood of the south Dole. Australian Whallaa. Cleveland, O., Jan. 2ti.—Mrs. Rose Hough hns confessed to the police that she has helited her husband commit twenty burglaries in apartment houses. She Is twenty years of age and was married last October. She said that within a week after her marriage she began helping her husband commit Biddeford, Me., Jan. 26.—By the burning of the smallpox hospital thirty-six men, women and children patients were forced to escape in their night clothes. The mercury was several degrees below zero, and all Buffered terribly from their exposure, while one of them. Prudent La Polnte, forty years old, to expected to die. The baseball problem may as well go to The Hague for settlement. It Is every bit as complicated and momentous as some of the South American vacant lot disputes.—Washington Past Men's heavy fleece lined Shirts md drawers, worth 50c; red. to 35c. B.G. CARPENTER ft GO In a correspondent's Interview with the Venezuelan minister the latter said: 6 Weit Market Street, WUkeeberre, Pa. The MAGNET "The Panther on Jan. 17 attacked the fort first without provocation. The gunboat spptoached the fort and flrtd Home made taffies, 3 lb 25c. Codekas. When you want good plea, get Bohan'a, JSHfc........ 37 S. Main St., Pitteton.