Pittston Gazette

              'J WEATHER INDICATIONS. .THE HOME RARER. For th« Pmple of Pltuton Vicinity. and Forecast Until 1p.m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania Generally cloudy, with snow flurries tonight and Thursday. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18-0 ) DAILY EST. BTTHEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA , WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1903. i wo cents a copy, i q p A fllTS! FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f O Jr MORGAN TALKS CANAL. CHICAGO STRIKE ENDED TODAY »^yKsflH SANTO DOMINGO FINALLY YIELDS Watch for the announcement of Our Holiday Opening in a few days Senator Sharply Criticises President's Washington, Nov. 25.—In the senate yesterday Senator Morgan continued his review of the history of the efforts to secure an isthmian (una!. Speaking of the report of the isthmian canal commission favorable to the Panama route, Mr. Morgan characterized that report as "the dynamite that has rent in twain the republic of Colombia." Action. A Bottle of FURS Stegmaier'sBeer, A Complete Victory For City Railway Company. President Wos y Gil Surrenders Capital to Rebels. A Good Every lady should have a fur. He said further that the report was a desperate adventure. He said that if Mr. McKlnley had lived the protocols with Nicaragua and Costa Rica would have been observed. "But he is dead." the senator went on, "and a new Richmond comes upon the tield, and he seems not to feel the obligation of good faith when a more enticing field for the unique administration freaks upon the vision of this ambitious spirit." He said it was President Roosevelt's ambition to have all the glory of constructing the canal for his own administration.They're so becoming; not to mention their value as a comforter in the cold winter months. We have a line of them ONE CONCESSION WAS MADE JIMINEZ AGAIN IN CONTROL Companion, 8truggle of Thirteen Days' Duration by Trainmen Results In Rejection of Every Demand Save That of Rein* statement of Men. Deposed Ruler and His Cabinet Flee From City and Take Refuge on a German Warship After Peace Conference Fails. Within Reach A Good Lunch, Of Every Woman Chicago, Nov. 25.—The strike of the employees of the Chicago City railway was settled at an early hour this morning at a conference between the mayor, the aldermanic peace committee, President Hamilton and E. R. Bliss, cou,|sel for the company, and the execut ye board of the local union of the strii rio. The bast I on which the settlement was reachel Is a complete victory for the company as far as the original demands of the men are concerned. The agreement reached was ratified at a meeting of the men at 0 o'clock this morning, and it is expected that traffic on all the lines of the company will be resumed at once. Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo. Nov. 25.—The city of Santo Domingo, Capital of this republic, has capitulated to the revolutionary forces. Salutes of twenty-one guns each were fired A Good Cigar; The finest lot of them ever shown here, and never before at such low prices as we are asking. The stock inc ludes some elegant furs, all new styles, and in different colors and lengths and sizes. He said Colombia had levied blackmail to the extent of $7,000,000 and that, acting under the instructions of the president, the secretary of state had entered into an agreement that might make it possible to collect on the levy. Only the eagerness or the ambition of the president, he said, could have supplied the fulcrum for this transaction. What Mortal Could Ask Prices Range From 98c up. For More. Two sessions were held by the subcommittee of the senate committee on military affairs, which Is investigating the charges against General Leonard Wooil, nominated by the president to be major general. An adjournment was taken until Friday. Come and got them early. PEOPLE'S STORE The only Important concession made by the company was an agreement to reinstate all the strikers, Including the outside unions who went out In sympathy with the trainmen, with the exception of those who resorted to violence during the trouble. The arbitration of the wage scale is to be according to the wages paid outside of Chicago and not on the bails of'the local street railroads.Stegmaier Brewing Co SERENO E. PAYNE, REPUBLICAN LEADER" IN THE HOUSE. 15 South Main St., Pitta ton. It Is stated that probably more than two weeks will be occupied in hearing the witnesses the committee already has determined to summon. Then if, as generally believed, a committee is named to go to Cuba an adjournment probably will be taken until some time next .March, which is considered the best time to visit the island. This picture shows Mr. Payne bereft of his familiar whiskers. When he returned to Washington for thfc special session he looked so changed that every one had to get acquainted with him again. He Is a lawyer and resides in Auburn, X. Y. He has spent eighteen years In congress. WILKESBARRE, PA. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST BOLD ASSAULT AND ROBBERY. THE CEDRIC REPORTED LOST Evans bros. HP-PRICES These are the two points that have been the stumbling block to a peaceable adjustment of the strike for the past week. The company has insisted that it pays higher wages than any similar corporation In the country. The men were fearful that the arbitration on the scale paid in other cities would decrease their wages, and they fought stubbornly for their point. Young Lady Stenographer Rendered Senoeiess by Blow in Her Office, Opponents to the conlirmatlon of General Wood openly express the opinion that the military affairs committee will report the nomination favorably to the senate, but declare that when this course is taken some charges will be presented to the senate which the committee has excluded from the testimony. Boston, Nov. 25.—Lillian- B. Goff, a stenographer employed by the Boston Note Brokerage Co.. at 79 Milk street, was dangerously assaulted with a steel drill by a man who entered the office of her employers about 8.30 this morning.No Foundation Can be Found for a Sensational Beat Patent Flour.... Feed, per cwt  Oats, per bushel Buckwheat, 25 lbs for Potatoes, per bu  Best Dairy Butter... Skinned Ham,per lb.. Cheese, per lb  $5.00 . 1.20 . .48 . .75 . .70 . .25 . .12 . .14 The house leaders, having been stiffened up by the speaker, stood linn against the senate and carried out their tin-cat of preventing a final adjournment of the extra session of congress. Kumor. "I suffered for months from sore throat. Eclectric Oil cured me in 24 hours." M. S. Gist, Hawesville, Ky. GENERAL JIMINEZ. Demands of the Strikers. throughout the country, and there was great rejoicing over the triumph of the revolution. The original demands of the union were as follows: Llverpcol, Nov. 23.—A rumor, the source ol' which cannot be traced, is current today that the White Star Liner Cedric has been in collision with a Lan-.port & Holt liner in mid-Atlantic and that the Cedric sank,' with all hands aboard. The rumor is nowhere credited, but friends of those aboard the Cedric are anxiously awaiting news of her arrival In New York, where she is due tomorrow. First.—An increase of wages amounting to 4 cents an hour for all men employed on the electric lines. Before the strike the men offered to accept a cent an hour. Both sides were at all times willing to arbitrate the wage scale, the basis of arbitration being the sole point at Issue, and on this the company wins. Foot Ball at Wilkesbarre. The defeated President Woe y Gil, accompanied by his cabinet, sought refuge on a German warship. At the conference between the insurgent leaders and President Wos y Gil on Monday the proposition of the Santo Domingo government was not acceptable. The revolutionists refused to consider any other terms than immediate surrender and resignation of the president. Tlic.v announced if the terms were not accepted an assault on the city would be made also. The house met, was In session forty minutes and then, on motion of the Republican floor leader, Mr. Payne (X. Y.), adjourned for three days. This prevents the seunte from carrying out its programme of adjournment today. Tomorrow afternoon, at Y. M. C. A. park, Wilkesbarre, the Wilkesbarre high school and the Harry Hillman foot ball teams will line up against each other for the second time this season. The first game resulted in a tie score, which makeiS tomorrow's contest doubly interesting. The high school team has been playing better ball thifi year than it has for several years past. Streng, of this city, play3 halt' back, and Weeks, of West Pittston, center, on the Hillman team. The contest will commence promptly at 2.30. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind A* the price in low $5 per bbl.: $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 poands. the Savi' g through Its use is considerable. Home other articles In oar How much longer the house leaders will prolong the session is a question. The heads of the house machine say there will bo no adjournment at all. SHOES! SHOES! Becond.—The employment of none but union men. On this point the company wins. New York, Nov. 25.—The officials of the White Star Lino, in this city, have received no advices regarding the- reported sinking of the Cedric and placc no credence in the rumor. They point out that the Cedric is practically nonsinkable, being provided with several water-tight compartments nnd watertight bulkheads. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their ■» duess and cheapness But the best way to test our 8taD ernents is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. ALL STYLES. Third.—That the officials of the local union be given the right to say what men shall be discharged and their discharge not to stand If it did not meet the approval of the union. On this point the company wins. THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED. LOWEST PRICES. Accidental Explosion of Ga* In Arkan- President Wos y Gil requested the ministers of the United States, Belgium, Haiti and Spain to Intervene In behalf of the government, without result.BRENNAN and ROBERTS sas Mine. /V. MAIN. Next to £agle Hotel Fort Smith. Ark., Nqv. 25.—An accidental explosion of gas has caused the death of thirteen miners and great damage in coal mine No. 20 at Bonanza, Ark., twelve miles from this city. Those Popular Pictures, Dark Stairs" and "Saucer Pies," at PURSEI.L S ART STORE. Wlien you are in need of Oil Cloth and Linoleums, visit our store, as we have a large assortment to choose from. Fourth.—The right by the union to regulate the routing of cars, it being claimed by them that a man was compelled to be on duty from fifteen to twenty hours In order to make a full day's pay. On this point the company wins. . This time the tide of revolution will once again cast Don Isidro Jiminez into the presidential chair of the Dominican republic, and he will find himself for the third time ruler of the turbulent little country. London, Nov. 23.—American Ambassador Clioate gave a luncheon in honor of William Jennings \3ryan, at Carlton House Terrace, today. The affair was ljrillmit. Among the prominent men about the table were the Earls of Denbigh and Onslow, Premier Balfour and Secretary White, of the American em- Choatc Honors ftryan. ANOTHER "BAD WRECK, (7\ruri/9s PRICES When the explosion occurred there were about 173 men In the various shafts. All escaped without injury except the thirteen who were employed in entry "K," the scene of the explosion. Third on New York's Rapid Transit Flftl/.—Demanded by the union after sympathetic strikes had been staffed by flremer engineers, electrical workers and t iters within two days after slgnl contracts, that all men should be taken back and given their former positions. The agreement is that all men not guilty of violence toward the company during the strike are to be taken back. Others will remain out. This is the only advantage obtained by the strlkors. Now York, Nov. 25.—The third collisim within six days on the Brooklyn Ra|.ld Transit system occurred shortly al'.er midnight this morning on the incll.ic ul Jamaica and Railroad avenues. Kast New York. Five passengers were seriously injured. System Within Six Days. General Jlmlnes belongs to a family distinguished In the West Indies a» fighters, revolutionists and politicians. The force of the explosion was terrific. and timbers were torn from the walls of the- passages for several hundred yards at the mouth of entry "K." The passages were so completely obstructed that the work of rescuing the entombed men was tedious in the extreme, nnd several hours were consumed liefore the first body was found. 2*LL EVANS BROS bassy NEW ALASKA GOLD MINES. Gold Coin Flour  Butterfly Flour  Sunlight Flour  Cream Sponge Flour $5.00 5.00 Erriperor William's Condition. Prospectors Claim That They Will 5.00 5.00 Berlin. Nov. 25.—The physicians in attendance: on Emperor William today Issued I lie following bulletin: "Ths wound caused by the operation on the left vocal cord has been cicatrized sincc Nov. 19. It will be necessary for the Emperor to spare his voice some time longer until the cicatrized part has hardened sufficiently." Equal the Klondike. Special Excursion to Niagara Falls Via D„ L. & W. R. R-, Saturady, Nov. 28. Faro for round trip, adults, $2.50; children, $1.25. Special train leaves Pittston Junction 1.25 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 28. On return trip, special train leaves Niagara Falls 9 o'clock p. m. Sunday, Nov. 29. allowing a night and Tacoma. Wash., Nov. 25. — Simultaneously news .comef» of Immense richness of three new Alaska placer districts. On the Susitna river, 140 miles from Vnldez, prospectors found rich pay streaks in August. Seventy-eight claims are located, $1,500 being taken from one in n week's tin#. T. A. DURKIN. Chop and Meal  Corn and Cracked Corn Bran and Middlings.... Oats, per bushel  Ever since the Inauguration of the strike, thirteen days ago, the company has been gradually gaining the upper hand of the men. Under police protection traffic was opened on the Wentworth avenue branch of the system twenty-four hours after the strike was declared, and the service has been gradually Increased ever since. On the third day of the strike another trunk line was opened for the patropage of the public, and since that time throe other important branches have been put in operation, making a total of five lines that had been operated with nonunion crews while the strike was on. It is thought that the gas was Ignited by a miner's lninp. In 25 bushel lots  Hay. long and cut.  No. 1 Timothy .... All Full Weights Guaranteed. A Complete Line oi Groceries. Aged Couple Burned In Their Home. Grand Kapids, Mich., Nov. 25.—Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, sixty years of age, living just outside the city limits, have been burned to death In a fire rrhich entirely consumed their home. a day at the Falls. 18t9 Still better results were obtained in the district along the Lake Kulanke, near the headwaters of White river. Two men. with only pick, shovels and a x, took out forty ounces of gold Just before freeze up. Agency for Chase & Sanborn's Teaa and Coffees. Home Killed Poultry Vegetables for Thanksgiving. and home made mince meat at CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET.! Full stock and all froBh. SHARP'S MARKEi. Roth phones Cleaned Currants, 3 lbs. for Loose Raisins, 3 lbs. for Seeded Raisins, new Lemon Peel Citron Peel. Received fresh every Wednesday and Saturday—Hot house radishes, lettuce, vegetable oyster, gTeen onions, spinach and parsley. 10 and 12c OUR NEXT SEBIAL The Girl J. A. Chute, formerly P. B. Weare's personal representative in Yukon, declares the district will equal Klondike. 12 .,.14 riieWatw Carriws Revolutionists —  FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE Thirty-two mines of pay streak have been located in the Tanana district, making it one of the greatest placer camps in Alaska. Some of the ground is very rich and, worked by hydraulics, will produce good returns. ALL NEW GOODS. Of the Orchard BY HOWARD (FIELDING 3 cans Tomatoes  Per dozen  Pride of Pittston Tomatoes Per dozen  Canned Corn  Per dozen  Papeete, Tahiti, via San Francisco, Nov. 25.—The queen consort of Manltla, Cook Island, with 180 relatives, recently arrived here to visit the queen consort, Mme. M iuro Salmon, whose husband was formerly King Poraure A*, of Tahiti. Since their arrival there has been a grand succession of hula hula chants and dances, the natives accompanying the dancers by beats on hollow logs. Great Times In Tahiti .10 1.10 Barrel's, Pabst and Scblitz Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. .10 1.10 Chicago Murder Mystery Cleared Up. All Delivered at Tour Residence. Chicago, Nov. 25.—The mystery surrounding the holdup of the cashier's office of the Chicago City railway last August, during which two of the employees of the office were shot and killed without warning, has been cleared up by the confession of Gustave Marks, who has been arrested for the murder of Detective John Quinn, whom Marks shot down while trying to escape arrest. Harvay Van Din* and I'eter Neideuiler are named by Marks as his accomplices in the car barn murders. fn all $2,250 was secured, and Marks says the money was evenly divided between the three men. IH/Miam Drury, T. A. DURKIN. THE LEADING GROCER. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Fatal Great Northern Wreck. (7 M Glasgow, Mont., Nov. 25.—Passenger train No. 3 oi the Great Northern railroad was wrecked at Lanark, about 100 miles east of here, late last evening. Engineer Hoey and bis fireman. Arty Taylor, were killed. Seven coaches were ditched. The wreck wus caused by cattle on the track. You have what you can be thankful for— low prices at "The Magnet." „ • is TT trtTiaiiii Wr American Murium* d «u D «im» 11 Plotted to Wreck Five Mines. THE MAGNET Chicago. Nov. 25.—A dispatch to the Record-Herald from San Francisco says Young Corbett and Eddie Hanlou have been matched to fight there Dec. 20. The men will meet at 12!) pounds for the featherweight championship of the World, the battle to be twenty rouuds. Young Corbett and Hanlon to Fight. Denver, Nov. 23.—Adjutant General Sherman M. Bell returned from Cripple Creek and reported to Governor Peabody that the explosion In the Vindicator mine on Saturday was part of a plot to blow up five mines. One prisoner, he said, confessed, and he believed (lie conspirators would be convicted. 37 South Main St., PITTSTON. A love romance of the present time. Intricate plot tkillfully developed. Interest strongly sustained throughout. Exciting situations. • Vivid character painting. Don't read the first chapters unless you want to finish it. Begins In Our Next Issve Typical Insurgents 1 lot of children's black mittens, regular 10c kind; here for 5c. 1 lot of ladies' black gloves at the lowest price; call and see them. A new line of fancy covered sofa cushions, all ready stuffed; nice for Clnistmas gifts, something new—watch the window. Ladies' and Misses' Sweaters, in all colors. Honesdale Jlake at the lowest prices. Author of "Rock-a-By, Baby," Dead, Washington, Nov. 25.—The Don Juan lie Austria, one of the Spanish gunboats captured by Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay, has been ordered borne from the Asiatic station by the Sues canal route to be placed out of commission. _  Our Spanish Gunboat Sent Home. Honesdale Flannel, per yd. 24c —while it lasts. Boston, Nov. 25. — Charles Dupee Blake, the author of "Rock-a-By, Baby," and othar popular sougs, ia dead at hia home In Brookline. He was born In South Walpole about sixty years ago. - _ PICTORIAL PHASES OF THE REVOLUTION IN PANAMA, The revolutionary army which wrested Panama from Colombia and formed the uew Republic of Panama ia composed of men, women and boys. A number of women and many boys have taken up arms, and both are also useful as water carriers and cooks. Boys' heavy fleeced lined hose, 15c pair; fine for school wear. One price to all—that the lowest. Infants' Eiderdown Bonnets 10c.