Pittston Gazette

              Wi *5 j£;|. 5 53d YEAR. : P1TTST01 , PA., SATl RD Y, MAY 2, 1903. TWO GENTS A COPY. I « PAftMS FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° r AU riJt PRIEST CHARGED WITH MURDER FOREST FIRE8 CHECKED. FINAL DAY AT ST. LOUIS LIGHTNING TRANSIT. POSTAL SCANDAL STILL GROWING PEOPLE'S STORE A ru* *• Girdle the Earth la Forty You'll Be Surprised M»k Property ■•C Stock Burnet la Pennsylvania Townships. New York, May 2.—A Postal Telegraph official announces that on July 4, In connection with the opening of the new cable to the insular possessions of the United States, an effort, which now gives promise of success, will be made to circle the globe in forty seconds. » Seconds. THIS WEEK WE OFFER THE F01L0WIM SPECIAL 10TS: Punxsutawney, Pa., May 2.—The forest fires which have been raging throughout the greater part of McCalmont township and adjoining townships to the north and east are under control. The loss of property amounts to thousands of dollars. Clark, Klzer ft Klpp, whose sawmill Is located at Cortez, had almost 3,000,000 feet of logs burned, entailing a loss of $10,000. The Keystone kindling wood factory, also located at Cortes and operated In conjunction with the sawmill, lost about $6,000. Charges Involving Ex-Postmaster General Smith. LOT 1—15 dozen Percale Laundried Sbirt Waists, extraordinary value, for tliis week 39c. Mew Development in the Dedicatory Ceremonies at Exposition Closed. Lorraln Crime. at the comfort a pair of glasses will afford if your vision is any way defective. You may dread to begin wearing them, but you will very quickly become accustomed to them and regret that you did not commence sooner. We have glasses from 50 cents upward. Eyes tested free. LOT 2—29 inch Black All Silk BL00DH0UND8 GAVE CLUE. 0DELL AND D0CKERY SPEAK The message will be sent from the main office of the Postal Telegraph company at 253 Broadway and will be received within forty seconds after the operator sends on the other. This feat will follow immediately after the exchange of messages between President Roosevelt and Governor Taft at Manila.INQUIRY 18 SUPPRESSED. Peau de Soie, fully guaranteed. This is the quality we've had such a run on; our speoial price is $1.25 a yard. J This la the Accusation of a Former Placed on the Scent in Room of the Building Sites of Each State Dedicpt- LOT 3—30 inch Blaffk-Silk Taffeta; This quality is retailed regularly at $1.25 and considered cheap at this price. We are selling it for $1.00. Murdered Young Woman, the Dogs On Sandy creek several houses and barns were burned, and many families narrowly escaped with their lives. George Bhifly lost every building on his place, together with all his live stock. So rapidly were the Shlfly family surrounded that they were compelled to take refuge In the stream, throwing water over each other to allay the heat. Mr. Shlfly, his wife and three children were all badly burned. ed—Second Day's Programme is Caahler of the Washington Post- Given Up to International- Ex- office—General Payne Demands In- Went 'Straight to the Room In changes of Friendly Sentiments. The message will travel over but two lines practically, the land and ocean lines of the Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable companies, which may be considered one, and those of the Eastern Telegraph company. formation. Which Father Walzer Slept Washington, May 2. — Postmaster General Payne has addressed letters to ex-Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith, Pburth Assistant Postmaster General Brlstow, Postmaster Merritt of this city and Comptroller Tracewell of the treasury calling attention to a published interview with 8. W. Tulloch, for many years up to three years ago cashier of the Washington post office. H. G. SHupp Lorraine, Ohio, May 2.—Father Waller, a Toledo priest, aged 61, who was in the house when Miss Reichlin was r.iurdered, has been held on the charge of murder. Bloodhounds were put on the trail this morning. They sniffed about the room for a moment and went straight to the room anil bed In which Father Walzer slept on the night of the murder and then went back to the other bed. They would go no further than this. They were taken to the yard, but paid no attention to any tracks In the yard, i.or did they catch the scent on the ladder by which it was supposed the murderer entered. Excitement here is Intense. It was feared that some demonstration would be made, so Walzer v.as taken to Elyrla, the county seat, and lodged in jail. St. Louis, May 2.—The dedicatory exercises of the Louisiana Purchase exposition came to a successful close this afternoon with the dedication of state building sites. LOT 4—Ladies' Two-claup Kid Gloves in all the leading shades. An elegant fitting glove, regular value $1.00. Our special price for this week 69c a pair. V Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. From New York to the Pacific coast the message will go by the land lines of the Postal and thence tiD Manila by the Commercial Cable lines. At Manila It will be taken up by the Eastern and hurried on to London, where It will be again turned Into the lines of the Commercial Cable for transmission under the Atlantic, after which, on reaching the terminal, it will resume its Journey over the Postal lines. Students Fonsrht Flames. The programme for the third day opened this morning at 10:30 with an Imposing civic parade, which moved from Grand and Lindell avenues. The LOT 5—Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns, full length and oiDen work insertion; our special price for this week 50c. Highland Falls, Nf Y., May 2.-Th« most extensNje forest Are known In this section broke out and is raging In the woods on the east side of Crow Nest mountain above West Point and Highland Falls. It has already burned ovei territory two miles long and a mile wide and Is moving northward toward Cornwall. The forestry students here from Yale fought the flames In the underbrush for hours, and the cltissns art organizing. BAR The Interview quotes Mr. Tullochas saying that the whole tendency of the post office department Is to convert the Washington city post office into a mere bureau of the department, disburse its funds and appoint and promote its employees; that' an investigation of the accounts of the Washington post office was begun by an expert of the comptroller's office, but was stopped and the expert removed, "presumably as a warning to others." Post office inspectors who were aware of the existing conditions, the interview says, were threatened with removal If they presumed too much, but Mr. BrlstdtV "stood by his men and domai(led an investigation of the first assistant's office, which was refused." LOT G—Ladies' Fine Black Mer- In its travels the message will make half its Journey over the Postal-Commercial lines and the other half over the Eastern company's lines. cerized Skirts, almost as good as silk, a regular $1.50 skirt marked down to 98c. Price List. Best Patent Flour  $4.50 To make the time calculated upon there will have to be instant communication between the various relays, but most of this has been worked out already, and the rest will be cared for long before the date for the trial. PEOPLE'S STORE Onion Sets, per quart . .05 Little Rock, Ark., May 2.—T. H. Bunch & Co.'s big grain elevator bere baa been totally destroyed by fire. The loBs Is estimated at $60,000, with Insurance of $40,000. Joe Gardiner, a negro, was cut off by the flames and burned to death. Grain Blevator Destroyed. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main Si, Pittaton. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. COSTLY FIRE IN LONG ISLAND. Peanut Butter.... Property Valued at $100,000 Was De- Can Mushrooms.. stroyed This Morning. Long Island City, May 2.—Early to- May the entire block bounded by Hanfcock street, the boulevard, Knott avenue and Thirteenth street, was wiped out by fire. The blaze started In a barrel factory. A strong wind was blowing and the flames quickly spread, to the Iron foundry adjoining the barrel factory. Scores of tenants la five big flat bulldlngB In the block were given timely warning by a dog, whose barks arousetLthem, but they w*re unable to save any of their goods. T oss, $100,000. Iltsh Limnae In Albany, N. Y„ May 2.-The falllkig off in the number of liquor license holders, due to the passage of the law increasing license fees by 50 per cent, will not exceed 5 per cent, according to the figures of the state excise department. Returns from more than half the state, Including Greater New York, indicate that the total revenue for the liquor tax year will be about $17,850,000. This will be an Increase of about $4,700,000 for the state over the revenues of the liquor tax year expiring April M), 1003, and an Increase of about $7'D0,000 foi localities over the revenues for the Bume period. White Clover Seed... EVANS BROS Message on Cuff 8aved- His Life. Mr. Payne has asked for a complete report from Postmaster Merrltt, Including a list of all changes made in the Washington office during his Incumbency and on whose order they were made. The letter to Comptroller Tracewell says that the publication Is a direct reflection on his sffice and asks If any truth exists In the charges. Sir. Brlstow Is directed especially to report any connection of himself and of the post office Inspectors with the charges. Mr. Smith Is asked for Information on the subject as a matter of "courtesy." Lawn Grass Seed. .25 In the recent fire In one of our large cities an actor made known his presence on the roof of the burning building by writing a message on his cuff and casting it to the street. This wise act resulted in saving his life. It is also a wise act for any one suffering from stomach, liver or kidney disorders to commence taking Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It may be the means of saving your life, too, because when these diseases are allowed) to run without attention serious results often occur. Commence taking the Bitters today and notice the Improvement in your condition. Especially In the spring it Is very beneficial. It will also cure la grippe, indigestion, dyspepsia, constipati jn. biliousness and Insomnia. Avoid ill substitutes. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. GROCERS Best Patent Flour $4.50 „ Feed, all kinds, per 100..... 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, perbu 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .27 Onion Sets, per qt. 05 BRENNANI ROBERTS, AMBASSADOR .TUSSERAND. parade was reviewed by visiting governors from the reviewing stand between the Manufacturers' and Varied Industries buildings. 42 North Main Street, EWNext to Eagle Hotel Both phonea Lawn Seed, per lb .18 Timothy Seed, per bu 2.15 Clover Seed " 7.75 KING EDWARD IN.PARIS. This afternoon at 1:30 the audience assembled in the Liberal Arts building. William II. Thompson, chief of the grounds and buildings committee and treasurer of the exposition company, called the meeting to order, and nn invocation by Rev. William R. Harper of Chicago was prouounced. The address of welcome was delivered by Govarnor Alexander M. Dockrry of Missouri and the response by Governor Benjamin B. Odell of New York. MURPHY&JOYCE Wo carry a full line of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Rose, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings Witnessed a Review of Troops Today and Attended a Reception. Pittsburg, May 2.—Economy and the 2,1100 acres of the original tract of the Harmony society surrounding the old town has passed Into , the hnndB of Pittsburg and eastern capitalists/ Tl»e deal was conducted by the Real Estate Trust company of Pittsburg for the Liberty Land company. The amount paid for the tract Is not made public, but the Liberty Land company Is capitalized at $2,500,000, all paid in, and it is known that it has issued $2,500,000 bonds as part of the purchase money. Land Deal at PIttaWf. Paris, May 2.—King Edward and President Loubet attended a review of 10,000 troops this morning. The troopB drew up in rectangular form on the Vine nnes parade ground. After the roy "lute had been fired,-they marci. past the stand where his majesty was seated. At the end of the parade came a furious cal-ary charge. After review his majesty left for the Hotel de Vllle, where the municipal officials tendered him a inception Mr. Satllh Drain Charges. Philadelphia, May 2,-Ex-Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith denies the charge that he suppressed Investigation of the department of Perry 8. Heath, his first assistant postmaster general. He says his course in the matter complained of by Tulloch was laid before a cabinet meeting and was approved by President McKlnley and other members of the cabinet. EVANS BROS What We Carry The Ice Cream Season BOOTS AND SHOES lias opened in earnest at Moffatt's. The splendid reputation gained by bis New Process Ice Cream will be fully sustained this season. Made of the best, pure Jersey milk and cream. Loose or in brick form. Large or small quantities. Wholesale or retail. Rabbi Leon Harrison pronounced the benediction. In Stock Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes $3.50 Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Following the exercises in the Liberal Arts building the site ot each state building was dedicated. Rogers Couch Factory. 104 N. Main St., Pittston. Furniture Repairing and Upholstering. _••••• 3.25 Patent Leather Anchor Liner Disabled at Sea. London, May 2.—The Anchor Line steamer Anchorla, which railed from Glasgow for New York 0,1 Thursday, has displayed signals off Maliln Head. The vessel Is disabled. Assistance has been sent. She has a large number of passengers. Second Unj'a Ceremonies, Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St Our Line Comprises Ladies' Shoes $3.00 to $3.50 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.60 We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also havo a fine line of baby shoes, all colors. See us when you want anything in the shoe line. We deliver all orders. The second day's ceremonies were called to order in the Liberal Arts building by former Senator John M. Thurston of the national commission, who acted as president of the day. Fresh Meat, Fancy and Staple Groceries, complete line of Ladies' and Gents' Fine Shoes, Hosiery Underwear, Overalls, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Hardware Graniteware, Oil Cloth and Linoleum, Screen Doora and Windows. All at very lowest prices. Special cash discount. Excursion, picnic and social commit tees are asked to consult us in regard to supplies. Both phones. Hub Clothing House  MOFFATT'S TWO SlonES, 8% S. Main and West End. In his speech welcoming the foreign diplomats President Francis pointed out the slgnlflcancc of the present assemblage of envoys as a distinct step toward the organization of a parliament of man, an accomplishment worthy of the highest endeavor because Its consummation would result In a universal peace. London, May 2.-i-Anchor Line officials say they do not believe there is anything serious the matter with the Anchorla. She came to a stop off Lloyd's Blgnal station, they say, and afterward proceeded. They presume the trouble Is some minor fault of the machinery. NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. Wholesale and Retain Ice Cream at Yaseen's. Church socials, picnics, and excursions supplied at moderate prices. Leave your order, here and save money. * Men We Want To Talk To.—We believe that if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston knew the positive facts in the case—that every man in Pittston kvould come straight to us for all his clothing. Each week wo publish a little argument on this subject. This week's argument is directed 44 and 46 S.Main Slrcct The little folks love Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take; perfectly harmless; positive cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma. M. Jusserand, the French ambassador, delivered a long address, In which he recounted the hurdships of the early pioneers and paid a high tribute to the splendor of their achievements. In eloquent terms he sketched the story of France in the new world, the work of Cadillac, Lnsalle and other famous explorers. He then passed to the consideration of the cession of Louisiana and in conclusion said: Clerks Die From Overwork. Chicago, May 2.—Four clerks In the office of County Treasurer Hanberg died yesterday? making a total of eight that have succumbou to too long hours and bad ventilation during the rush of tax payments. Thirty clerks are sick and several of them are expected to die. Panic has seized the remaining clerks. TO THE MAN WHO WANTS VARIETY FOR SELECTION For WEDDINGS EIawap* V For FUNERALS * The Finest Fresh Meat at the Lowest prices. Home made bologna a specialty. Chicago Cash Meat Market. Murphy & Joyce. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) l-B4MKNTER,EUTEt it. ueth mm 309, 813, 679 North Mmtn Street. Phono. A Great Sensation. VARIETY is said tp 'be the "spice of life." In . the selection of a plan's clothing, it is certainly tho only spice that appeals to all tastes. PITTSTON, PA, There was a big sensation In Leesvllle, Ind., when W. H. Brown of that place, who was expected to die, had his life saved by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. He writes: "I endured insufferable agonies from Asthma, but your New Discovery gave me immediate relief and soon thereafter effected a complete cure." Similar cures of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Grip are , numerous. It's the peerless remedy for all throat and lung troubles. Price 50c and $1. Guaranteed by W. C. Price and J. H. Houclc, Pittston and Stroh's pharmacy, West Pittston. Trial bottles free. "Seeing the results, my countrymen linve never ceased to approve of the treaty signed a hundred years ago "an nom du peuple Francals." Eighteen hundred and three is the third memorable date In the relations between France and America. In giving the United States, according to the words of your negotiator, its place among the greatest powers In the world 1803 did nothing but perfect what had been gloriously begun In 1778 and 1783." (7\ruri/'s prices. THE WEATHER, Washington, May 2.—Fair tonight and Sunday; warmer in tl.e northern portion. isi MAGNET But variety is one thing, and judicious variety is another. No one who has seen our stock would hesitate to assert that it presents not only the greatest variety, but the best variety as well. There are no out-of-date styles here—n° antiquated fashions, but the widest diversity of all the new, dressy, stylish, elegant garments ever appeared in Pittston. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Gold Coin Flour Butterfly Flour Sunlight Flour Superlative Flour - PiUsbury's Flour - Eye Flour, per sack Hay, long and cut Bale Straw Potatoes, per bu 3 quarts Beans for 3 quarts Peas for 3 can3 Tomatoes $4.50 4.50 On account of our large stock and small space in which to store the new arrivals, we make the special low prices. There are many others. 4.50 New York, May 2, 1903. High. Low. Clos. ,126% 126% 126% 82% 82% 82% 66% 66 66 93% 92% 92% 22% 22% 22% 161% 160% 160% 44% 43% 43% 173% 172 172% 56% 55% 56 117% 11T% 117% 142% 141% 142 ,134% 133 133% ,110% 109% 110% 56% 55% 56 . 71 71. 71 130% 130% 130% 35% 34% 34% 29% 29% 29% 137% 136% 136% 55% 55 31 % 21% 92% 92% 13% 13% 94% 94 15% 15% 91% 90% 85 85 64% 63% 105% 105 36% 36% 40 V4 ?9% 35% 35% 84% S4% Scnor Don Emllio de Ojcda, the Spanish minister, paid a striking tribute to American genius and returned sincere thanks for the kindness shown him since his arrival In this country. He promised that Spain would be adequately represented at the fair. 4.50 5.00 1.00 .90 .70 Ladies' Ribbed Vests, lace trimmed and taped at neck and sleeves, worth 10c; special price, 5c. Sugar  Atchison ... Brook. Trac. B. & O  Pursell's Art Store. Hello 141-4. FlNECL 1 m. Children's Ribbed lace Pants; special value, 10c. trimmed New Orleans, May 2.—Arrangements have been completed to combine all of the 52 rice mills of Louisiana. P. L. Lawrence anil Chicago capitalists have organized a corporation with ten mil lions capital. Rice Mills to be United. CCS.GMV Aid . MAX 0? 70c 25c C. & Gt. West St. Paul  25c 25c Ladles' Girdle Corsets, lace trimmed top and bottom; a SOc garment; our price, 25c. Rock Island .. D. & H. ...... K. & T.. pf. .. L. & N  Man. El. ... Met. Trac .. Mo. Pacific .. So. Pacific .. Norf. & West N. Y. Central Erie  O. & W  PennaV"-.  Reading ... So. Ry  J, / 0* •"*1 The man who buys here, cun always feel certain that he has the style best suited to his individuality.3 cans Corn 3 bottles Catsup Skepp's Cocoanut Onions, per peck Onion Sets, per qt Garden llakes Garden Hoes Spade Forks Drexell Lawn Mowers - 25c - 25c For over SO1, Ladles black and colored lisle lace ribbed bose, worth 25c; our special price, 15c. ears 25c 20c 5c 25c 25c Germans to Study Our Farms. Dr. RICHTER'S World-'Renowned Ladies' ribbed Umbrella Pants, deep lace trimmed, good value at 25c; special price, 18c. ' ( 1 lot of Seersuckers, the kind that sell for 10c; here, for a yard, 6c. New York, May 2.—Among the pas seligers who arrived on the steamer Pretoria from Hamburg this morning, were 45 members of agricultural societies in Germany, who came to study the American system of agriculture. "Anchor" Pain Expeller Schloss Bros. Cfc Co., whose clothing we sell, operate one of the greatest manufactories in America, and produce more styles than any other concern in the country. Their garments are famous as the "Best Clothing in the World." $15.00 suit for ? 12.00 suit for *12.00 .* 9.00 .% 7.00 .$ 6.00 .* 5.50 (55c $3.00 Simpson's Percales, best colors, regular price, 10c; here for 7c. has proven to be theBcattherels for $10.00 suit for... $ 9.00 suit for... $ 8.00 suit for. $ 7.00 Another lot of those Men's Suspenders, the 15c. kind; our price 8c. 31 % 92% 13% 94y4 15»4 91 85 Blnghamton, N. Y., May 2.—Lewis Lacri, a hotelkeeper, of Richl'ord, a small village 15 miles south of Ithaca,, killed his wife and then suicided this morning. Murder and Suicide, Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c. VARIOUS Rheumatic Complaints William Drury, More of the 39c Kid Gloves; they are worth 75c and $1.00; to you while they last, 39c. So. Ry., pf; Leather Leather, pf: ;ult for $ 5.25 THE LEAMH8 GROCER. We are agents for Cosmopolitan Paper Patterns, Beam allowance, a high grade pattern at ttye price of a cheap one, 10c. Rubber CHICHESTER'S PILLS WWlLlbf CHIOHKHTKR'M ENGLISH lo MED ud Gold metallic bozos, •eoled with W rIMiofc Take no viker. Befluo | / J HaMlUiUMM UD4 I«IUUm» Aakjom li ML lDru**Ut, «cMw| 4 ceata In • torn p« for Par- V" ff UflyUw, TmUmmUU and Baaklrt ■v IWr Ladles, b/retara MalL Sold UiU p,^^Jaga^Sni»ffe- Union Pacific . West. Union .. Amal. Copper . People's Gas .. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry U. S. Steel .... Schooner Wrecked, Crew Escape. Only 25o. and 50c. stall druggists or through i Hub Clothing House § w»3\ Outfitters To Particular Men. ftf/1 64% 105 30 Vi 401/4 35% 84% Rockland. Me., May 2.—The schooner J. H. Kennedy, Rontiout, N. Y., for Belfast, with cement, was wrecked during a gale yesterday .rD Old Man's Ledge, off Port Clyde. Oiptaln Hutchins and the crew escaped °n a lifeboat. F. M- Richter & Co. 215 Pearl Street, New York. The MAGNET U. S. Steel, pf. 87 S. Main St, Pittstcm.