Pittston Gazette

              f t , -.rim A fi I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED J8M) 53d YEAR. 1 DAILY EST. BY THEQ. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I fi P A (i KK FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f O J iVVIPjO. MOLTEN METAL COVERS MEN. SHOT AT MARCEL PREVOST. COMPROMISE NOW IN SIGHT J. P. MORGAN FULL OF HOPE Gun ifiiDES Woman Jtl Paris Mnkea UnaueceMfnl Ktnnlr Attsclc on Noted »o«llrt. Price Paris, March 81.—As Marcel Prevost, the well known novelist, was entering the offices of the Society of Men of Letters in the Rue Rougemont, where the election of officers for the coming yeat was about to be held, a stylishly dressed young lady, whose name was afterward given as Mile. Emma Touret, alighted from a carriage and fired two shots from a revolver at him, at the same time calling him by name. Both shots missed, and the lady was about to fire a third time when M. Prevost disarmed her and endeavored to calm her. TALKS WITH ADVERTISERS $1.00 Note carefully the big values offered by us this week. All Danger of New Haven Strike Apparently Passed Serious Accident at a Braddock Steel Mill* Financier Thinks Country's Outlook Is Very Bright. Ladies' Calico Wrappers, well made and a nice assortment of patterns; yonr choice for. 46" Wbite Ribbons, all colors, yd | Qc "Ho who by his would rise; trade OUR SOLID GOLD SPRING EYE FOURTEEN MEN INJURED. SHORTER HOURS, MORE PAY GLESSES. Must either bust or advertise."PROSPERITY WILL LAST. Ladies' Shirt Waists, a nice assortment of styles, leai value 75c, Theso oyo glasses arc fitted with a. so Id gold spring and good quality of lenses Thoy are well made and have no eqnal for the money. Fitted and adjastod without extra chargo by Three of the Victims Will Probably The Concessions Already Practically —From Poor Richard's Sayings. He Thinks Many New Securities Still ..60c A very choice lino of Ladios' 26 inch Umbrellas, liest frames, sty'lisli handles and jjood valne anywhere at if 1.00. Your choice.. 76o 200 pieces of Black Velvet Ribbons, different widths, special, a your choice for Die—The Men Were Casting, When, She was taken temporarily Into custody and explained that she bad known M. Prevost In London some time ago. His avoidance of her since that time had prompted her to seek to avenge herself, but she did not intend to kill the novelist. M. Prevost refused to follow up the mntter, and Mile. Toutet was set at liberty. Promised by the Committee of Di Without Any Warning, the Blast rectors Make It Evident That Men Undigested Are Essentially Sound Furnace Scattered Its Contents. Will Accept Conditions. and Any Difficulty Because of Them H. G. SKupp New Ilaven, Conn., March 31.—After a long conference the grievance committee of the trainmen of the New York, Now Haven and Hartford railroad and the committee of the directors who have been considering changes in the schedule adjourned to meet again tomorrow. Will Disappear. Pittsburg, March 31.—A serious explosion occurred this morning in Blast Furnace L, of the Edgar Thompson Steel Works, at Braddock. Fourteen men were seriously burned _ three of them fatally. The men were casting, when, without warning, the furnace exploded, throwing molten metal over them. All of the Injured men were brought to Mercy hospital, this city. NO DISORDER IN LOWELL. New York, March 31.—J. Pierpont Morgan in an interview with a representative of the New York Times unequivocally declared himself to be a bull on the country and Its future. Mr. Morgan said: Expert Optician, pieco • • 10° Cew Employees at Work In the Af- fected Mill*. Wo place on sain today a large assortment of Children's White Liiwn Caps, prices from 25c to $3 each. See display in show c;ises. A full line of Ladies' Kid Gloves for Easter, in all the iDopular colors. Earlehlng Ifew York Indiana, Lowell, Mass., March 31—With 18,- 000 persons Idle Lowell has maintained its equilibrium in an astonishing manner. Both sides of the industrial conflict nro pleased with the peaceful situation.3(D W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. Washington, March 81.—The Interior department, through Indian Commissioner Jones, is making active preparations to pay at an early date the sum of $1,008,744 to the Six Nations Indians of New York state, awarded to them by congress three years ago as the result of their famous Kansas land claim against the United States government. The Indians who will receive the money number about 0,000 and are Included in the Onondagas, Oneldas, Cuyugns, Senecas, St. Regis, Tuscaroras, Stockbridge, Musees and Brotliertowns tribes. Each individual wlli receive approximately $3U0, and the money will be paid by check to prevent frauds. "It seeing to me that the general pessimistic talk Indulged in not alone in foreign but In local circles is in no sense Justified by the facts. It may be true, as some of the captious critics declare, that at the present moment there are in the market many undigested securities, but ought not the character of these securities to be taken into consideration in a broad or comprehensive view of the situation? Are these securities sound or are they unsound? Do they represent value or do they not? For what purposes have they been issued? Those are the questions. At this conference It was decldcd the men were entitled to an increase in wages and that ten hours should constitute a day's work for the freigh]t trainmen. BAR VERDICT IN BURDICK CASE. Between 2,000 and 3,000 operatives reported for duty In the mills. All except a few hundred are employed in the hosiery department of the Lawrence corporation, which, it is said, is outside of the dispute. The Crime as Much a Mystery as Be- Virtually the entire time at the session was occupied by Valentine FiUspatrlck, third president of the National Brotherhood of Trainmen, who is the first representative of a national labor organization to sit in a conference between the officials and the employees of the road. As counsel for the trainmen he presented arguments for the shortened day and the wage increase, and before tho conference closed both hud been conceded by the railroad in a modified form. We have an elegant assortment of White Goods Cmd all kinds of Wash Goods. Now is the time to make your selection. fore the Inquest Was Held. Buffalo, March 31.—Judge Murphy this morning rendered his verdict in the Burdick case. The Judge said: "I find and certify that Edward L. Burdlclt came to his death in tho early morning hours of Feb. 27, 1903, at his residence, 101 Ashland avenue, this city. The cause of death was a compound multiple fracture of tho skull; that the said fracture was the result of several blows by some person with a dull-edged weapon, delivered principally on the back of the head; that the said blows were delivered with homicidal intent; that the identity of said person has not been proven." The inquest was held for the purpose of determining whether or not a crime was committed ami whether -or not thero was reasonable ground for charging some person with the same." The Judge, continuing, gave a general review of tho testimony taken. Price List• The only evidence of trouble was manifested by the Greeks, about 1,000 of whom lined up at the mill gates and showed a disposition to be violent. The union men, however, exerted their Influence and persuaded tlie Greeks to maintain order. SB est SPat. S'lour $4.50 IPotatoes, 6u - 70c ffiest Sft-hJ3Dtour 70c Cggs, strictly fresh 20e 3 Cans Corn ~ 25c 3 Cans SPeas - 25c UomatoeSf 3 lb can JOc Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c Finnan Haddies, 13c, two for 25 PEOPLE'S STORE 15 South Main Si, Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. "To my mind and in my Judgment these new securities are essentially sound and stable, and those who have theiu are In nowise alarmed because of their holdings. Beyond all tills, tliey are issued not to build competing lines, but largely for the purchase of rolling stock and motive power and for the extension of other facilities necessitated by the necessary movement of the products of the country. New Securlllu Sound. Food For Starving Finns, In the other mills where several hundred operatives reported to finish uncompleted work the union officials say that there was a disposition on the purt of the operatives to stay away, but that no encouragement was offered. The unions preferred that the corporations should have no cause for complaint in regard to unfinished work. Fortland, Me., March 31.—The Eldar- Dempster steamship Yolu lias sailed for Ilango, Finland, with a cargo consisting of 103,822 bushels of'oats, 10,- 000 bushels of rye and 30,715 bushels of barley and s large supply of clothing, money and other articles contributed for the famine stricken Finlandera. This is tho third shipment of the kind, each of which came from Canada.Mr. Fitzputrlck gave out a statement which says in purt: "On ail questions except that of wages we have about come to a definite understanding. Our request for increased compensation has not been denied, and we have every reason to feel that when this request is considered the officials will see thut the wages requested by the employees are equitable. fivansffiros FOR * * * GROCERIES The operatives are confident of success. The work of organization is going on vigorously. "You will find that in due time this phase of the difficulty, growing out of these new securities, will disappear. Ten Hoars For Frelghtmen. It is said that the directors of mills In all parts of New England have offered both moral and financial support to the Lowell corporations, but the treasurers do not seem to put much faith in these promises. BRENNAN f ROBERTS, Chicago, March 31.—The death of G. F. Swift caused a big break in the stock of Swift & Co., the certificates falling from 124 to 111, with a recovery to 115. The condition of the hioney market and the coming of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. note for $20,000,000, whicli was recently renewed, are causing apprehension among the holders of the Btock. The loan is again due on June 1. Swlft'a Dentil Caaaei Stock Lou. "It Is probuble the company will concede to the men iu the freight service a ten hour day. The men in the passenger service will be graded according to mileage, and we think the company will concede a certain number of hours to constitute a day's work. The conference throughout wus pleasant, and every disposition to be fair was shown on both sides. "As for tlie general situation, you may state emphatically and unequivocally that it Is most promising, with the country unqualifiedly prosperous. In the Iron and steel trade, for example—the barometer of the country's growth, stability and business activity —there never was so great or so profitable business. Orders on hand run far ahead, and the outlook Is decidedly encouraging.EDWARD GOES TO LISBON. 42 North Main Stmt, S2iF"Noxt to Kagle HoteL Both phoned Always Lowest in Price. Protect Him During the Visit. Extraordinary Care Being Taken to Antteanal Senators Elected. Portsmouth, England, March 31.— King Edward loft Portsmouth tills morning for Lisbon. There was a stiff breeze blowing when he started, but the gale that prevailed yeBterday had to a great extent died down. Colon, Colombia, March 31— It Is rumored at Cartagena that General Pedro Nel Osplna, who was expelled from Colombia In October, 1001, when he was minister of war because of an attempted conspiracy against the government, has been elected senator for the department of Antioquia and also that Senor Caro, former president of Colombia and now a candidate for the presidency, has been elected senator for the department of Cauca. If these reports are correct, both men are likely to prove strong opponents of the ratification of the Hay-Herran Panama canal convention. Rib Boiling Meat, 3c per lb. Evans Bros. For Onion Sets, Best stock, 5c qt. "It seemed to me the company's request for-another conference wus a reasonable one, and I so advised the committee."In short, summing the situation up, not only is there prosperity everywhere, but the promises are of a continuation of that prosperity for a long time to come." Lisbon, March 31.—The greated care is being taken to arrange that King Edward, during his visit to Portugal, shall be surrounded by ipost perfect protection. In addition to the regular police, a number of detectives will keep near His Majesty. Ten English detectives arrived this morning, so as to bo on hand for the arrival of the King. Seventeen persons suspected of anarchistic tendencies have been expelled from the country. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Evans Bros. For Fresh Eggs, 18 Cts. Per Dozen. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. "With regard to the question of rules and regulations governing the work of the men I can safely say that matter has been settled satisfactorily to the men. Chop, ileal, New York, March 30, Open. New York, March 31, High. Low. 124% 122% 1903. . Clos. 1903. Two New Counterfeit Note*. "The men ask in the readjusted demunds made to the directors that freight trainmen shall receive 2 cents per mile and freight flagmen 2 1-10 cents. With regard to the possenger men they have been so graded that their hours of service will be in accordance with a miles run schedule and compensation given accordingly. Washington, Mnroli 31.—The secret service announces the discovery of two counterfeit notes. One Is a five dollar silver certificate of the series of 1809 and Is a poorly executed etched production on thin, soft paper, no attempt having been made to Imitate the silk fiber of the genuine. The other Is a five dollar national bank notp, reading "United States The Citizens' International Bank, New York, pay to the bearer on demand $5." It bears a portrait of Garfield'. The seal appears to be that of some secret order. The note bears no signature. Corn, Crk. Corn, Evans Bros. For Shoes, Always Up-to-date, Lowest Prices. Am. Sugar Bran and Atchison Atchison, pref. .. 97 % Brooli. Traction . 66 81% 96% 64% Shaw Investigate* In Chicago. Chicago, March 31.—Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw has begun a personal investigation of the charges of Incompetency and lax administration which have been made against certain federal officers stationed at Chicago. Mr. Shaw has arrived here and has held several Informal conferences, but he would not make any statement When the secretary returns to Washington Friday, after the president's vis- It to this city, he will, it is declared, have his mind absolutely made up as to his course of action. Middlings, VICTIMS OF POWDER EXPLOSION. B. & O. Chcs. & Ohio .... 45% C. & G. Western. 23% 91% 89% 44% 23 Per 100 lbs. Full Weight $1.15 One Soldier Killed and Four Injured "The committee concedes to the company the right to haul as many cars to a train as the law permits and to put as many men in the crews to operate those trains as the company finds necessary."at Fort Meyer. St. Paul Erie 163% 35% 34% 160% Washington, March 31.—One soldier was killed and four others seriously wounded by an explosion of ammunition in one of tho caissons of the light artillery stations at Fort Meyer, during practice drill yesterday. Corporal S. J. Slaven was killed. The details of the accident are shrouded in mystery. Officers of the army post and the War Department refuse to discuss It. The dead soldier and his Injured comrades served the gun and caisson where the accident occurred. Rock Island 44% 42% M., K. & T., pf. D. & H. 55% 166% 164% 54% L. & N. 118% 116% Glassmnlcers on Strike* Granulated Sugar 21 P°fordS '$ 1 .00 46 S. Main Si Pittston. Manhattan E. Met. Traction Mo. Pacific . 139% 135% ioV% 138 134% 106% 135% Richmond, Va., Mnrch 31.—Vandals have made the first successful attempt on the Houdon statue of George Washington, standing in the lobby of the state cnpltoi. A small piece of the mold board has been chipped off and is gone, no trace of the party who did the work being found. The code of Virginia provides a severe penalty for molesting or defacing a statue. Vandala Attack George Washington Dubois, Pa., March 31.—All of the employees of the Mayler glass factory at this place and the Fitjspatrick plant at Falls Creek are on strike. The men refused to accept a cut of 12% per cent In wages which the company wanted to make. It is probable that the factories at Reynoldsvllle, Brookvllle and New Bethlehem and perhaps others among the independent concerns in this field will be compelled to close for the same reason as the ones here and at Falls Creek. For WEDDINGS C|AWOP« ! For FUNERALS nw,wi So. Paciflc 69% 133% 58% 68% 130% Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do mach for yon at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B4AIPENTER.(«T» »T. uetii HIS Norf. & West. N. Y. Central , Negro Klrebng Lynched. O. & W. 30% 29% Lewisvlll* Ark., March 31. — News reached here that Frank Robertson, a negro, had been lynched at Bradley, near the Louisiana line. Itobertson was In jail. lie had admitted his guilt of the crime of arson. A party of twentyfive men supposed to be from across the Louisiana line rode into Bradley, overpowered the jailer, took possession of the negro and rode awuy with him. The body bus not been found. Murphy & Joyce. Pac. Mall Pennsylvania 35% 138% 35% 136% FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION. Reading 59% Reading, pf. Southern Ry. 84% 31% 84% 31 Cor. Main, Lambert & Benoca Sta. Plione Building and Remodeling Sale. Express Messenger Fatally Injured. Engineer and Fireman Met Death and So. Ry. London, March 31.—The king and queen will visit Ireland in July or August of this year. The announcement of tjielr majesties' intended visit has been received with great satisfaction in Dublin and Belfast, where it is predicted the visit will be a triumphant success. Nothing is known yet regarding the itinerary that their majesties will follow. Edward to Vlatt Ireland la Summer. Waterbury, Conn., March 31.—In a collision between a light engine and a passenger train on the Berkshire division of the Now York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, this morning. Engineer Chapman, of tho light engine, and Fireman Bert Newman, of tho passenger train, were killed, and Express Messenger Scliully was latally injurod. A number qf the passengers were severely injured by the shock and by flying glass. Leather Tenn. C. & I. C 12% 63% 64% 12% 91 Submarine Explosion Off Cette. Leather, pf. Marseilles, March 31.—The Italian steamship Nina, which has Just arrived here, reports a violent submariue explosion some distunce from the vessel when she was thirty miles off Cette. The explosion was followed by a great outburst of what appeared to be flames. The explosion is supposed to have been of volcanic origin. (f\run/'s prices. Too little room now for onr large stock and more coming. We are making additions. Cairenters are now at work. But they must have space to handle timbers. We offer these unusual values to-get the Koods out of the way. A lot more like them. Rubber Union Pacific 91% 90% 91% 90 48% 87% U. P., pf. San Francisco, March 31.—The transport Sheridan, leaving tomorrow, will take the Thirteenth cavalry and the Eighteenth Infantry to Manila. Brigadier General W. P. Randall, accompanied by his aid. Lieutenant Allison, will also leave on the steamer. General Randall will on hlB arrival in Manila receive the command of one of the departments of the Philippines, probably that of the Visayas. Going to the Philippines. Western Union Wabash, pf. 87% 48% 87% 46% C. F. I. 64% 63% 64% 67% Peo. Gas Amal. Copper 101% 67% 64% 101% 101%. 23% Accidentally Killed by Hla Wile. Gold Coin Flour $4.50 So. S 23% 23% Paris, Ky„ March 31.—Junius B. Clay, one of tlie largest land owners of tills county, was accidentally shot and killed by his wife while tliey were at target practice at their home near here. The shooting was done with a shotgun. The charge severed the Jugular vein and then entered the left lung. lie was a son of Hon. Cassius M. Clay. Butterfly Flour 4.50 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers 8c. Texac Pacific ... 3G Car & Foundry.. 40% 35% 39% 35% 40% 337Ct 85% Washington, March 31—Despite the bad name that the place has received, a dozen American citizens have applied to the state department for appointment to the vacant office of consul general at Guayaquil, Ecuador, where Thomas Nast died of yellow fever. Eager to Serve Their Country, Sunlight Flour 4.50 Ladies' Kid Gloves, black and all colors, regular $1 kind; our siDecial price 69c. Boys' Black and White Striped Shirts, the 25c kind, now 19c. Ladies' Black Mercerized Underskirts, worth 75e; sale price 50c. 1 lot lace curtains, 2 J yards long by 35 inches wide; the 75c kind, special prico 45c. 1 lot children's Handkerchiefs, the 3c kind, here for lc. FRUIT VES3EL WRECKED. U: S. Steel 35% 35 % Superlative Flour Best Family Flour 4.50 4.00 Life Savers Take Off the Passengers U. S. Steel, pf. .. 85% 84% Pillsbury's Flour 4.75 and Crew at Atlantic City. Louisiana Levee Swept Away. Potatoes, iDer bu Onions, iDer peck 70c 20c Atlantic City, N. J., March 31.—The steamship Brighton a fruit carrier, from Port Antonio for New York, went ashore off here at 10 o'clock last night. Four passengers and the crew of 22 were rescued early this morning by the life savers. The vessel is pounding heavily and it is thought she will be a total loss. Now Orleans, March 31.—The entire levee at the Angora, La.. Slate farm, 150 miles above here, was swept away. Tho Sta'te property was inundated at the Point, where the new Red River railroad crosses. Cambridge, Mass., March 31.—Two valuable pictures have been stolen from Robinson hall in the Harvard architectural building, and the authorities are Inclined to the belief that the "Medical Faculty," a secret society, Is responsible. Both were by Samuel Prout, the famous English colorist, one being a brown Ink drawing of Louvain cathedral and the other a water color of an old bridge. Plrtorfn Stolen From Harvard Hall. Onion Sets, 4 quarts 25c Clover Seed $7.50 Frankfort, Ky., March 31.—The state of Kentucky has redeemed $052,000 of its million dollar bonded debt. It paid 102% 'or the twenty year 4 per cent bonds and 104 for the ten year 4 per cent bonds. The money used was recently collected as a civil war debt from the national government. Kentucky Redeems Her bebti. K*^under gubhaN LAWS, U fcxccllcnt lot vl |r PAINS IN CHEST, Timothy Seed White Clover Seed, i»er lb Lawn Grass Seed, iDer lb Hungarian Grass Seed 2.25 25c 18c $1.50 All Quiet in Lowell Lowell, Mass., March 31.—The cotton mill situation today, is about the same as last evening. The police stationed at the gates of the mill report no disturbance tocjay. 1 1 Sides, Joints, Rheumatism, etc* DR. RICMTEK'S World^oMwDid "ANCHOR" Millet Seed 1.50 Boys' 3-piece, all wool Cashmere Suits, assorted styles, big valuC $1.50. 8 11 Ds Oatmeal 8 lbs Oatflakes - Tobacco, all kinds, 25c 25c 37c Berlin, March 31.—The Tagblatt today contains an editorial on the interview with Admiral Dewey and tho Admiral's subsequent explanation to President Roosevelt. The paper says the incident has been given excessive importance in America. So far as Germany Is concerned, the Tagblatt continues, the affair is closed. German View of Dewey Incident. 1 lot large Cotton Batts, best quality, 5c. Hammer Handles, assorted sizes, lc. What Scepter Coat Mr. Baaa. Smaahap Near Corry, Pa. PAIN EXPELLER. Squibs, all kinds, 10c East on, Pa., March 31.—Nathaniel Bougher, a ferryman, and three horses wero drowned whilo grossing the Holaware, at Raubsville. this morning. Elmer Kreitz and William Laux were carried down stream, but were rescued.Ferryman and Horses Drowned. London, March 31.—The price paid by W. A. H. of the Tenth Ins- Bars, nephew und heir of Lord Burton, to R. 8. Sievier for his famous race horse wus $125,000. Mr. Sievier is said to have refused an offer of $150,000 from W. K. Vanderbllt last year for the Oily. Carry, Pa., March 31.—The Cleveland express on the Erie railroad was wrecked at Concord, six miles west of this city. The train, made up of a baggage and cafe car, three Pullmans and two couches, jumped the track and turned over. Mrs. C. T. Henneey of New York, an occupant of the cafe car, was slightly Injured. Others are suffering from shock, cuts and bruises. As several cars were smashed up it was a miraculous escape from death. No. 3 SoooiD-sliovels - Garden Seeds, ail kinds, loose, 35c Ouc well-known pciaon's letter out of mn all new. 1 lot Men's Fancy Shirts with letachable ends, a littlo soiled, #ortli 75c and $1; yonr choice 25c. One lot of striped Madras, the 8c kindjjjalo priceJJc. _ M Knowing that Dr. RiditliJV TUtCHOR MIN CXPtLUR' has received the merirad flf endorsement of many ply V jjfci sicians and also (#herpeo\¥ pie of note. I cheerfully my endorsement. MewvtorK. C^g^TSTNawYOfK- William Drury, Challenger's Trial Trip. THE LEADIM GROCER. Best Table Oil Cloth, 16Jc. 1 lot Brooms, 30c kind 23c. Good Laundry Soap, 3 large cakes 5c. - i Glasgow, March 31.—Shamrock III. and Shamrock II. went on a sailstretching spin in the Clyde today. There was a light, wind blowing. The challenger led Shamrock II., the now boat going through the waiter In beautiful form and scarcely raising a ripple.THE WEATHER. Chillicothe. O.. March 31.-Forest McConl, a barber, aged twenty-four years, living at Bournvllle, this county, killed Charity Starts, aged twenty years, by cutting her throat from ear to ear, after which he cut his own throat In a like manner. Barber Cnta Tots Throats. Washington, March 31.—Fair tonight and Wednesday. 25c. and 50c. at all arurgUU or tnroaSk !»'. Ad. BIektor*Co.,tlt Pwrilt, Hew !•«*C L 38 HlfiHESTJra AWARDS, J Every family should have its household medicine chest, and the flrst bottle In it should be Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup, nature's remedy for coughs and colds. , . A wheelman's tool bag lsnt complete without a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlc Oil. Heals cuts, bruises, stings, sprains. Monarch orer pain. The MAGNET Women love a clear, healthy complexion. Pure blood makeB it. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. 87 & Main St, rattan.