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5P53| ' P' -i , - : ''■'rr*' v.'' * ✓ " Iff y£ -/ -; k;-YC-.-"- V THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, fcr Eastern Pennsylvania, Partly cloudy anil not so cold tonight; probably light snow In southern portion; fresh, westerly winds. People of. Vicinity. Plttsfon and ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. j WEEKLY EHTABLIdHBD 18-0 I DAILY BST. BT THEO. HART 188t. P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEHBER 16, 1903. I WO CENTS A OPT. I in li^O FORTY ONT* A MONTH f fAUHtO. DESPERADOES AT LIBERTY HORRIBLE CRIME. THE PERIL IN PANAMA French concession, what might have happened on the isthmus? I may safely assert without fear of contradiction by any well Informed person that the government of France would not have stood serenely by and witnessed the pillage of thousands of her peoplC throngl- the act which Bogota politicians devised for the looting of thf French company of $40,000,000. A Grand We Repeat Cigarette-Crazed Youth Kills Father and Wounds Mother and 8ister. Huntington, W, Va., Dec. 16.—Because his father refused to lend him n penknife. James Capely brained hltrf with an axe and then attacked hit, mother and sister, cutting horrible gashes. Capely is a resident of Hart's Creek. Cigarettes are alleged to have affected his mind. Array of Toys Fourteen Escape From the Secretary Loomis Says Foreign Action Was Feared. that it does not matter what assertions or claims are made tyy others the fact still remains Tombstone Jail. "One of the most significant and val viable results of our action in respect tc Panama will be the wholesale object lessons and the endurlug moral effect wlUcli our supremacy on the isthmut will bring to the eyes of certain peopli who ure In sore need of instruction in the practice of peaceful pursuits anil orderly administration. It also would be not without value for these snmt people clearly to understand in dealing with the United States that there is a limit to tiie patience and the forbearance of this government." POSSE8 ARE IN PURSUIT NOTABLE DINNER SPEECH FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Chicago, Dec. 10.—The trial of Frank B. Bittinger, president of the Nicaragua company, charged with fraudulent use of the United States mails In selling the stock of an alleged fake concern, has opened in the federal court here. On Trial For Mail Fraud. The Escaped Men Are Desperate Char- In Defending United States Govern* ment's Policy Forhier Minister to Venezuela Reveals an Alleged Plot at Bogota to Seize Canal Concessions. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR Stegmaier's Beer acters—They Are Mounted.on Hors- manufactured. A Riven quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind A* the price is low In The Basement. es Supplied by Confederates and is far superior to all others. Compare it with any of tnem and we warrant that you will say it has no equal. Insist on having it— there is no substitute —should you desire a supply just telephone our coltl storage depot located in your city and we will do the rest. Will Probably Not be Taken Alive. New York, Dec. Hi.—Conditions which resulted in the recent establishment of the republic of Panama were discussed lust night sit tiie banquet of the Quill club, held at the Hotel Manhattan, The Hev. K. 8. Tipple, D. D„ president of the club, presided over the feast, nurt the speakers on istliniiiiu affairs were Francis B. Loomis, assistant secretary of state of the Vnited Mtfttes, and M. Philippe Bunuu-Yarilla. minister for Panama. $5 per bbl.; J2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Savi- g through its use is consider* able, wome other articles in our Tuscon, Ariz., Dec. 16.—Fourteen desperadoes, charged with various crimes, made a successful escape from the Tombstone jail last night. Today, posses from several towns are In full pursuit on their trail. The desperadoes are on horseback and are heading for Mexico. Their escape was effected by cutting a hole In the prisou wall ami riding away on horses provided by confederates. The men took a trail for the Mexican line, 30 miles away. The bandits will not be taken alive and a battle Is expected. Six of the desperadoes wore: Burt Alvord, sentenced for robbing United States mails; Louis James, indicted for murder; Bob Depriest and Jack Haynes, highwaymen, and Jim Bennett, a smuggler. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Dec. 10.— The ice gorge which has formed in St. Mary's river below this city has caused the water to rise five feet, flooding the docks and houses along the river front for the first time In the history of the cit.v. ice Gorge Floods a City. Choice Line of Xmas Qivables TO VOTE ON TREATY. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their D dueas and cheHpnew But the best way to test our sta ements is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. Senate Likely to Pass Cuban Reoiproc* ity Bill Today. WashiiiKto.il, Dec. 1(!.—Both houses of cojigretts will take a holiday reoesn for two weeks, beginning on next Satui •Jay in Ladies' Furs. Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Umbrellas, Fancy Collars, &c. (First Floor.) BRENNAN and ROBERTS Shot Himself and Wife. Oil City, Ph.. Dim-. 10.—Leonard Johnson, aged thirty years, shot ami killed Ills wife nnd then killed himself. Tbt Johnson eonple had not been living together for two years. In the annate yesterday the Cuban bill was championed by Mr. Perkitte (Cnl.l, and Mr. McCumber (N. D.) opposed it. Mr. Patterson (Colo.) made a ionu speech against the l)ill, iu the roiirn of wliioh there were several colloquies between himself, Mr. Aldricb and Mr. Dolliver. With Altlrich there was quite a lively debate on the tariff, in which Aldricb said the duty on suj;ar was too high. *B N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel "Wo have not desired to annex Pnnamn, and we have not done so. The president simply exeetited the will of the American people, with due regard Among other things Mr. Loo mis said How to Prevent Croup. We invite your inspection of our Holiday Stock —the Finest ever shown in the city. Many exclusive novelties not to be found elsewhere, Articles in Brass, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Copper, Leather, and Gold. China and It will be good news to the mothers of small children to learn that croup can bo prevented. The first sign of croup is hoarseness. A day or two before the attack the child becomes hoarse. This is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the rough cough appears, and it will dispel all symptoms of croup. In this way all danger and anxiety may be avoided. This remedy is used by many thousands of mothers and has nevor been known to fall. It is, in fact, the only remedy that can always be depended upon and that is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. PEOPLE'S STORE Stegmaier Brewing Co 15 South Main St., Pitta ton. 8HIVELY NOT A CANDIDATE, The final voto on the Cuban reciprocity treaty will be taken this afternoon. .Many amendments will be offered, It Is said, but they all will be voted down without long debate aud the bill passed. WILKESBARRE, PA. Won't Stand for Vice President Be- ALWAYS the CHEAPEST cause He's Poor. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 16.—Former Congressman Benjamin F. Shlvely, ot South Bend, says a poor man cannot run on the Presidential ticket, and that is the reason he will not accept the vice presidential candidacy on the Democratic ticket, if it is offered him "I could not afford to make such a race," he said, when told that the Indiana Democrats were talking of him lor second place on the national tick et. He said that poor men are beinr, driven out of seeking high public pref erment. THE MOST STYLISH HATS AHO BONNETS (7\rury's prices. The Democrats in the senate won a tactful advantage when in caucus Senator Blackburn's resolution providing for a two-thirds direction aud control of party policy and action was adopted. Senator Cockrell of Missouri resented the idea of having senators bound by caucus action, but the resolution wap declared carried, Senator Cockrell refusing to vote. This move was engineered by Senator Gorman to strengthen Ills direction of minority action in the senate. Are to be found here. We're millinery leaders. We invent. We pet onr reputation for origipinality and taste in that way. Oar hats and Bonnets are handsomer than you think and cost less than you think. Clear Toya, band made, 3 lbs for 25e Chocolate Drops 12Jo Highland Mixed 10c llibhon Candy, 3 lbs for.. Glassware. Violins, $2.50 up, at I-elbson's. H. G. SHIPP, Muff Caiidy, 3 lbs for . Apple Candy, 3 lbs for 25c 25c 25c Umbrellas and canes. Berry's. THE ELITE MILLINERY, Carpet ""sweepers at Williams Co.'s. 36 Wed NtiM Strati. MRS. WM. WELCH, Prop. Stick Candy, 3 lbs for . Peanut Brittle, 3 lbs for 25c 25o 8ENATE VoTE8 TODAY. China, imported by Berry- It is said on good authority that the administration probably will endeavor to obtain General Leonard Wood's continuation as major general before the holiday recess, but Senator Hanna and other opponents of General Wood are striving for delay. There appears to be no disposition iu the war department or the House to have General Wood called home from the Philippines.WILKESBARRE. 83 sootB Main VcCr -arket St Plain Mixed, 3 lbs. for 25c Much Interest Manlfaited In the Action on the Cuban BUI. Christmas Trees. A carload of fine Christmas trees, holly wreaths and ground pine, at Frederick's Market. Come early and make your selection, or order by phone and avoid the rush later on. Both phones. " 15td A large quantity ot old newspaperd remain on hand ac the Oazette office. Those wishing paper to lay under carpets, etc., can have two large bundles Paper H1k;11 Almonds 18c Mixed Nnts, 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Walnuts, 2 lbs 25c Orangeo, per dozen 25c Lemons, per dozen 20c Cranberries, per qt lOo Washington, Dcc. 16.—The House met today with only two score members present. The House, in committee of the whole, considered the pension appropriation bill. FRANCIS B. LOOM1S. instead of buying new Are brick for 'Hat stove, bay fireclay. J. B. Patterson t Co to intMnatloual law and rights. He was instructed by congress to secure n canal route on the isthmus of Panama If possible. He waited until the adjournment of the Colombian congress and gave the government of that country every opportunity to ratify the treuty or to propose some proper method looking to the ratification of a new treaty, and the Colombian congress, in utter bad faitb, rejected the treaty and adjourned. for Ave cents. The Senate galleries were filled, in anticipation of a lively discussion ou the Cuban reciprocity bill. Nearly every chair on the floor was occupied. The vote on the bill will be taken before adjournment. Silk Suspender* at CORCORAN BROS. Rural free delivery, reciprocity with Canada and the new republic of Panama were topics of discussion in the house. The debate was all based on the pension appropriation bill, which was in committee of the whole. CHRISTMAS Seeded Raisins, full weight... 11c Seeded Raisins, short weight..lOo 3 lbs Loose Raisins for 25c Silverware and Brlc-a-brac. Berry's. H. Fritz Weber, optician, 8. Main SI Sultuna Raisins 12Jo MINER8 OPPOSE REDUCTION Sofa pillows at Williams & Co.'s. Table Raisins 12Jc Eighteen Hundred Men in Myersdale "In less than a week's iuie and before tlie president could be reasonably expected to turn to grave consideration of the Nicaragua route the long expected and Inevitable revolution in Panama came to pass. They had thrice been independent, and the right of secession was, 1 believe, expressly stipulated in some of their constitutions. Boston Ra-electa Mayor Collins. CANDY, NUTS, FRUITS, Box Raisins, 1 lb box Cleaned Currants 20c 08o Region Are on Strike. Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will have a Ion? and bitter fight with their troubles, if not emled earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall, of Beall, Miss., has to say: "Last fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Discoverey after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured Tier." Guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck ft Roberts, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Fight Will be Bitter. Boston, Dec. It}.—1The Democrats won ad overwhelming victory in the municipal election here, Mayor Patrick Collins being re-elected by 26,505 plurality, the largest ever given n mayoralty candidate lu the history of the city. The board of aldermen next year will be solidly Democratic, and that party will have u large majority In the common council. The remaining Massachusetts cities, seven in all, held their annual elections also yesterday. The warmest contest of the day and, in fact, of any of the cities this year was in (Jambridge, where Mayor McNumee after two years as chief magistrate of the city was defeated by Judge Augustln J. Daly, the nonpartisan candidate, by a narrow margin. Loose Currants 07c Cumberland, Md„ Dec. 16.—Three- Threefourths of the miners In the Myersdale (Pa.) region went out on strike this morning on account of a ten per cent, reduction. There are but lour mines being operated. About 1,800 men are out. Honey in comb lCc GROCERIES, 1 lb Basket Figs 1 lb box Figs 20c 12o William Orury, tao Apologies to Offer. New Report on Kaiser's Condition. "The president directed our meager naval force ashore, consisting of forty marines, to do what it could to preserve peace, order and unimpeded transit across the isthmus. He promptly recognized the de facto government as soon as he learned that it was In peaceful possession of the country. This Is the usual and necessary proceeding. We have on many occasions recognized new governments with an equal degree of celerity and promptness. Later the republic of Panama was giveu full recognition. We are acting fairly nnd lawfully under the treaty of 184G. The administration, I am sure, has no apologies to offer for its course. SHOES AND SLIPPERS. THE LUDIN8 8R0GER. London, Dec. 16.—Henry Labouchere publishes an article in Ills paper. Truth, in which he states that he has he.ua, on high German authority, that though the growth in the Kaiser'r. throat Is benign' In nature, "his general condition is not altogether satisfactory; his majesty Is looking worn and aged, and the medical authorities are somewhat anxious regarding him." Lacks. & Wyoming Valley R. R. Co. We have received our new stocks of Candy, Nuts and Fruits. Call on us; Ave can save you money. See our window display. "LAUREL LINE" Special attention is directed to our Double Daily Gents' solid gold rings at Lelbson's. EXPRESS SERVICE at FREIGH1 RATES Clocks, watches and jewelry. Berry Bank Cashier Took His Life. New lace curtains. Williams ft Co. New Haven, Conu., Dec. Hi.—After greeting' a bank examiner who had come unannounced to examine his accounts Asa C. Busbnell, cashier of the Yule National bank, at the corner of State and Chapel streets, this city, went into the basemeut of the bank and shot himself fatally, death resulting an hour and a half later at Grace hospital. An Investigation of the books indicates that the cashier was indebted to the bank between $12,000 and $15,- 000. The loss to the bank Is covered by a bond. and a liberal share of your shipments is solicited. Woodville, N. H., Dec. 16 —Albert H. Eastman, president of the Berlin National Bank, of Berlin, and vice president of the Gorham National Bank, of Gorham, was arrested today by United States marshal Nute on the charge of making a false entry In the Berlin National Bank records of a note for $5,- 000, with intent to deceive. Bank President Under Arrest. Oysters In all styles. Vienna. Best Patent Flour $9.00 Mixed Nuts, 2 lb for, $ .36 Dstuiled ti fortea- i«-»n can I* had from on Agoot , or 1847 Rogers Bros. Half Dox. Knives and half dozen forks, |4 a set. Yaseen. Feed, per 100 1.20 Seasonings, per paoksgs B. F. WYLY, JR., Traffic Manager. "The rejection of the treaty at Bogota was un unfriendly act from the viewpoint of International law. The belief seems to have been widely current in Bogota that the United States could not or would not build a canal by any other than the Panama route. 22 lbs. Granulated Sugar $1.00 English Walnuts, 2 lb. for. Come In and look. Berry. Potatoes, per bushel ,75 Hazlenuts, 2 lb. for XMA S - Silver Novelties at Big Discount at Weber ft Co.'s closing out sale. Finest Creamery Butter, per lb.. .26 Cream Nuts, 2 lb. for Sea of Azov Drying Up. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. "It occurred to certain men in Bogota that tlie United States could be made to pay $20,000,000 or $25,000,000 instead of $10,00ft000, or, better still, as has been disclosed by recent published olticial correspondence, if the treaty wore rejected or an actjon taken upon it and the whole matter postponed for another year, the concession of the present French canal company having expired by that time, the renewal of that concessiou would be declared invalid and all the rights, privileges and work of the French canal company be practically confiscated and disposed of to the United States for $40,000,000 in addition to the $10,000,000 as proposed and the annuity of $250,000. This was a radiant and alluring prospect, and the temptation proved too strong. Best Dairy Butter, per lb. .23 Grenoble Eng. Walnuts, per lb.. .18 t« MAGNET Dec. 16—A dispatch from St. Petersburg states that the Sea of Azov, north of the Black 3ea, is fast drying up. The water has receded to such an extent that tho bed of tho sea is now visible In many places where deep water was. There is confusion in the harbor, where many vessels are high and dry. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Cheese, per lb ,14 Almonds, paper shell, per lb 18 Comiellsvllle, Pn., Dec. 16.—A reduetion in wages averaging 17 per oeut !ind affecting 30,000 men In tlie CounellsviUc coke regions lias been announced. The H. ()• Prick Coke company takes tlie initiative In this, the first reduction since tlie great strike of the early nineties, and has posted notices at all their plants announcing the reductions. A Cut For Coke Worker*. Cleaned Currant*, loose, per lb.. .07 Figs, Fancy Layer, 2 lb. for New York, Dec. 16, 1903. High. Loy. Clos. .125% 123% 124% 68% 68% 68% 51% 49% 50% 79% 79 79 15% 15% 15% 143% 142% 142% .25% 25% 25% 39% 39 39 142 .141% 141 :i 122 122 122 93% 92% 93 48% 48 48 57% 57% «. 4 119 117% 118% 30% 29% 29% 21% 21% 21% 117% 117 117% 44% 44% 44% 21% 21% 21% 77% 77.% 77% 33% 32% 33% 7% 7Vi 7m 79 .78% 78% 37 36% 37 87 87 87 27% 26 27 48% 47% 48 97% 97% 97% 25% 25% 25% 19% 19% 19% 10% 10% 10% 53% 52% 53 Cleanedf Currants, package, per lb .08 Cranberries, per quart Seeded Raisins, full weight uer lb .11 Mince Meat, 3 packages A grand display of Xmas goods —dolls and toys, books and stationery, for old and young, from Sugar .... Atchison . .. Brook. Trac. B. & O Sultapa Ralsina, 2 lb for .25- 3 lb. Crock Mince Meat Citron, per lb .15 Pumpkin, 3 cans for lc np Our 24-inch kid body doll, with eyes that close, is a wonder...$1.00 Glen Falls, N. Y„ Dec. 16.—Dr. Dan iel C. Farr, the most conspicuous figure, in the educational and Presbyterian church circles of northern New York, died last evening. He was principal of the Glens Falls Academy and was a member of nearly all the educational societies of the State. His death war due to a general breaking down. Death of Prominent Educator. C. & G. West St. Paul Lemon Peel, 2 lb. for .25 Apples, per bushel Rock Island K. '& T„ pf. Man. El. ,. Orange Peel, 2 lb .25 Honey, per comb Our kid body dolls for 45c are what others are selling at 65c Western New York Buried In 8now. Fredoola, N. Y., Dec. 10.—Snow Is three feet deep ou the level in parts of Chautauqua county, preventing nearly all of the eighty-six rural mall carriers from covering their routes. Railroad trains are from one to three hours late, and trolley lines between Dunkirk and Fredonia and between Fredonia and Brockton are completely tied up. Powdered Seasonings, per can.. .10 Maple Sugar, per lb 12«/ac Met. Trac. Doll carriages, wagons, from go-oarts and 10c up Mo. Pacific .. So, Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Erie PRICES ON CANDY QUOTED LATER An elegant line of iron toys, worth 1-8 more. "Reflect for a moment on the grave possibilities which confronted this government as it peered Into the future and sought to provide Intelligently for the many serious complications and contingencies which the president foresaw.Confronted by Grave Possibilities. Signed Canal Treaty Received. O. & W. ... Penna Reading So. Ry. So, Ry., pf. Tenn. C. & I Leather .... See our display of Slippers, Leggins and Shoes. A most complete stock to pick from at lowest prices; Large assortment of handkerchiefs from lc to $1.00 Washington, Dec. 16.—A copy of the Hay-Bunae Varllla treaty, ratified by the Junta of the Panama Republic, at Panama City, and which arrived in New York yesterday, was received at the Stato Department this morning. It came from New York by express. New Cruisers For Canada. Ladies' and children's Furs, a large assortment at special prices. Ottawa, Dec. 16.—The Dominion government lias arranged to call for tenders for two new cruisers of modern build, one for service ou the Atlantic coast and one for the great lakes. Experience of past years has been that the present cruisers are too slow. These boats may be regarded as the first Installment of Canada's navy. "If the revolution in Panama had not occurred, If the Amerlcaujieople, guided by the opinions of Its most, learned, efficient and highly trusted engineer*, continued to think the Nicaragua route an impracticable one, if the people and congress of this country had Insisted that we wait for a year or until such time aa the politicians at Bogota were taady to negotiate a new canal treaty and in the meantime their congress bad declared invalid the renewal of the Toilet cases,handkerchief boxes, collar and tie boxes, photograph frames, fancy mirrors and pictures Union Pacific Wabash, pf. . Western Union C. F. I Copper Qas Big Turkish Contract for America. Evans Bros. Constantinople, Dec. 16.—It Is learned that a contract will be signed this week with a representative of the American Steel Trust for the shipping of 4,000,000 francs' worth or material for the construction of the proposed El Hedjtti railway, In Arabia. MAGNET Pacific Car & Foundry U. 8. Steel ... Buy Your Rings and Watches at special reduced prices at Weber ft Co.'a closlot ctat sale. 46 South Main Street, Pittston. 49 S*uth Maim Street, Wilkesbarr® V. 9. Steel, pf. Main St.Vittaton.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, December 16, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-12-16 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, December 16, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-12-16 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19031216_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | 5P53| ' P' -i , - : ''■'rr*' v.'' * ✓ " Iff y£ -/ -; k;-YC-.-"- V THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, fcr Eastern Pennsylvania, Partly cloudy anil not so cold tonight; probably light snow In southern portion; fresh, westerly winds. People of. Vicinity. Plttsfon and ALL THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. j WEEKLY EHTABLIdHBD 18-0 I DAILY BST. BT THEO. HART 188t. P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEHBER 16, 1903. I WO CENTS A OPT. I in li^O FORTY ONT* A MONTH f fAUHtO. DESPERADOES AT LIBERTY HORRIBLE CRIME. THE PERIL IN PANAMA French concession, what might have happened on the isthmus? I may safely assert without fear of contradiction by any well Informed person that the government of France would not have stood serenely by and witnessed the pillage of thousands of her peoplC throngl- the act which Bogota politicians devised for the looting of thf French company of $40,000,000. A Grand We Repeat Cigarette-Crazed Youth Kills Father and Wounds Mother and 8ister. Huntington, W, Va., Dec. 16.—Because his father refused to lend him n penknife. James Capely brained hltrf with an axe and then attacked hit, mother and sister, cutting horrible gashes. Capely is a resident of Hart's Creek. Cigarettes are alleged to have affected his mind. Array of Toys Fourteen Escape From the Secretary Loomis Says Foreign Action Was Feared. that it does not matter what assertions or claims are made tyy others the fact still remains Tombstone Jail. "One of the most significant and val viable results of our action in respect tc Panama will be the wholesale object lessons and the endurlug moral effect wlUcli our supremacy on the isthmut will bring to the eyes of certain peopli who ure In sore need of instruction in the practice of peaceful pursuits anil orderly administration. It also would be not without value for these snmt people clearly to understand in dealing with the United States that there is a limit to tiie patience and the forbearance of this government." POSSE8 ARE IN PURSUIT NOTABLE DINNER SPEECH FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Chicago, Dec. 10.—The trial of Frank B. Bittinger, president of the Nicaragua company, charged with fraudulent use of the United States mails In selling the stock of an alleged fake concern, has opened in the federal court here. On Trial For Mail Fraud. The Escaped Men Are Desperate Char- In Defending United States Govern* ment's Policy Forhier Minister to Venezuela Reveals an Alleged Plot at Bogota to Seize Canal Concessions. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR Stegmaier's Beer acters—They Are Mounted.on Hors- manufactured. A Riven quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind A* the price is low In The Basement. es Supplied by Confederates and is far superior to all others. Compare it with any of tnem and we warrant that you will say it has no equal. Insist on having it— there is no substitute —should you desire a supply just telephone our coltl storage depot located in your city and we will do the rest. Will Probably Not be Taken Alive. New York, Dec. Hi.—Conditions which resulted in the recent establishment of the republic of Panama were discussed lust night sit tiie banquet of the Quill club, held at the Hotel Manhattan, The Hev. K. 8. Tipple, D. D„ president of the club, presided over the feast, nurt the speakers on istliniiiiu affairs were Francis B. Loomis, assistant secretary of state of the Vnited Mtfttes, and M. Philippe Bunuu-Yarilla. minister for Panama. $5 per bbl.; J2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Savi- g through its use is consider* able, wome other articles in our Tuscon, Ariz., Dec. 16.—Fourteen desperadoes, charged with various crimes, made a successful escape from the Tombstone jail last night. Today, posses from several towns are In full pursuit on their trail. The desperadoes are on horseback and are heading for Mexico. Their escape was effected by cutting a hole In the prisou wall ami riding away on horses provided by confederates. The men took a trail for the Mexican line, 30 miles away. The bandits will not be taken alive and a battle Is expected. Six of the desperadoes wore: Burt Alvord, sentenced for robbing United States mails; Louis James, indicted for murder; Bob Depriest and Jack Haynes, highwaymen, and Jim Bennett, a smuggler. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Dec. 10.— The ice gorge which has formed in St. Mary's river below this city has caused the water to rise five feet, flooding the docks and houses along the river front for the first time In the history of the cit.v. ice Gorge Floods a City. Choice Line of Xmas Qivables TO VOTE ON TREATY. BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their D dueas and cheHpnew But the best way to test our sta ements is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. Senate Likely to Pass Cuban Reoiproc* ity Bill Today. WashiiiKto.il, Dec. 1(!.—Both houses of cojigretts will take a holiday reoesn for two weeks, beginning on next Satui •Jay in Ladies' Furs. Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Umbrellas, Fancy Collars, &c. (First Floor.) BRENNAN and ROBERTS Shot Himself and Wife. Oil City, Ph.. Dim-. 10.—Leonard Johnson, aged thirty years, shot ami killed Ills wife nnd then killed himself. Tbt Johnson eonple had not been living together for two years. In the annate yesterday the Cuban bill was championed by Mr. Perkitte (Cnl.l, and Mr. McCumber (N. D.) opposed it. Mr. Patterson (Colo.) made a ionu speech against the l)ill, iu the roiirn of wliioh there were several colloquies between himself, Mr. Aldricb and Mr. Dolliver. With Altlrich there was quite a lively debate on the tariff, in which Aldricb said the duty on suj;ar was too high. *B N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel "Wo have not desired to annex Pnnamn, and we have not done so. The president simply exeetited the will of the American people, with due regard Among other things Mr. Loo mis said How to Prevent Croup. We invite your inspection of our Holiday Stock —the Finest ever shown in the city. Many exclusive novelties not to be found elsewhere, Articles in Brass, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Copper, Leather, and Gold. China and It will be good news to the mothers of small children to learn that croup can bo prevented. The first sign of croup is hoarseness. A day or two before the attack the child becomes hoarse. This is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the rough cough appears, and it will dispel all symptoms of croup. In this way all danger and anxiety may be avoided. This remedy is used by many thousands of mothers and has nevor been known to fall. It is, in fact, the only remedy that can always be depended upon and that is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. PEOPLE'S STORE Stegmaier Brewing Co 15 South Main St., Pitta ton. 8HIVELY NOT A CANDIDATE, The final voto on the Cuban reciprocity treaty will be taken this afternoon. .Many amendments will be offered, It Is said, but they all will be voted down without long debate aud the bill passed. WILKESBARRE, PA. Won't Stand for Vice President Be- ALWAYS the CHEAPEST cause He's Poor. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 16.—Former Congressman Benjamin F. Shlvely, ot South Bend, says a poor man cannot run on the Presidential ticket, and that is the reason he will not accept the vice presidential candidacy on the Democratic ticket, if it is offered him "I could not afford to make such a race," he said, when told that the Indiana Democrats were talking of him lor second place on the national tick et. He said that poor men are beinr, driven out of seeking high public pref erment. THE MOST STYLISH HATS AHO BONNETS (7\rury's prices. The Democrats in the senate won a tactful advantage when in caucus Senator Blackburn's resolution providing for a two-thirds direction aud control of party policy and action was adopted. Senator Cockrell of Missouri resented the idea of having senators bound by caucus action, but the resolution wap declared carried, Senator Cockrell refusing to vote. This move was engineered by Senator Gorman to strengthen Ills direction of minority action in the senate. Are to be found here. We're millinery leaders. We invent. We pet onr reputation for origipinality and taste in that way. Oar hats and Bonnets are handsomer than you think and cost less than you think. Clear Toya, band made, 3 lbs for 25e Chocolate Drops 12Jo Highland Mixed 10c llibhon Candy, 3 lbs for.. Glassware. Violins, $2.50 up, at I-elbson's. H. G. SHIPP, Muff Caiidy, 3 lbs for . Apple Candy, 3 lbs for 25c 25c 25c Umbrellas and canes. Berry's. THE ELITE MILLINERY, Carpet ""sweepers at Williams Co.'s. 36 Wed NtiM Strati. MRS. WM. WELCH, Prop. Stick Candy, 3 lbs for . Peanut Brittle, 3 lbs for 25c 25o 8ENATE VoTE8 TODAY. China, imported by Berry- It is said on good authority that the administration probably will endeavor to obtain General Leonard Wood's continuation as major general before the holiday recess, but Senator Hanna and other opponents of General Wood are striving for delay. There appears to be no disposition iu the war department or the House to have General Wood called home from the Philippines.WILKESBARRE. 83 sootB Main VcCr -arket St Plain Mixed, 3 lbs. for 25c Much Interest Manlfaited In the Action on the Cuban BUI. Christmas Trees. A carload of fine Christmas trees, holly wreaths and ground pine, at Frederick's Market. Come early and make your selection, or order by phone and avoid the rush later on. Both phones. " 15td A large quantity ot old newspaperd remain on hand ac the Oazette office. Those wishing paper to lay under carpets, etc., can have two large bundles Paper H1k;11 Almonds 18c Mixed Nnts, 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Walnuts, 2 lbs 25c Orangeo, per dozen 25c Lemons, per dozen 20c Cranberries, per qt lOo Washington, Dcc. 16.—The House met today with only two score members present. The House, in committee of the whole, considered the pension appropriation bill. FRANCIS B. LOOM1S. instead of buying new Are brick for 'Hat stove, bay fireclay. J. B. Patterson t Co to intMnatloual law and rights. He was instructed by congress to secure n canal route on the isthmus of Panama If possible. He waited until the adjournment of the Colombian congress and gave the government of that country every opportunity to ratify the treuty or to propose some proper method looking to the ratification of a new treaty, and the Colombian congress, in utter bad faitb, rejected the treaty and adjourned. for Ave cents. The Senate galleries were filled, in anticipation of a lively discussion ou the Cuban reciprocity bill. Nearly every chair on the floor was occupied. The vote on the bill will be taken before adjournment. Silk Suspender* at CORCORAN BROS. Rural free delivery, reciprocity with Canada and the new republic of Panama were topics of discussion in the house. The debate was all based on the pension appropriation bill, which was in committee of the whole. CHRISTMAS Seeded Raisins, full weight... 11c Seeded Raisins, short weight..lOo 3 lbs Loose Raisins for 25c Silverware and Brlc-a-brac. Berry's. H. Fritz Weber, optician, 8. Main SI Sultuna Raisins 12Jo MINER8 OPPOSE REDUCTION Sofa pillows at Williams & Co.'s. Table Raisins 12Jc Eighteen Hundred Men in Myersdale "In less than a week's iuie and before tlie president could be reasonably expected to turn to grave consideration of the Nicaragua route the long expected and Inevitable revolution in Panama came to pass. They had thrice been independent, and the right of secession was, 1 believe, expressly stipulated in some of their constitutions. Boston Ra-electa Mayor Collins. CANDY, NUTS, FRUITS, Box Raisins, 1 lb box Cleaned Currants 20c 08o Region Are on Strike. Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will have a Ion? and bitter fight with their troubles, if not emled earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall, of Beall, Miss., has to say: "Last fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Discoverey after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured Tier." Guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck ft Roberts, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Fight Will be Bitter. Boston, Dec. It}.—1The Democrats won ad overwhelming victory in the municipal election here, Mayor Patrick Collins being re-elected by 26,505 plurality, the largest ever given n mayoralty candidate lu the history of the city. The board of aldermen next year will be solidly Democratic, and that party will have u large majority In the common council. The remaining Massachusetts cities, seven in all, held their annual elections also yesterday. The warmest contest of the day and, in fact, of any of the cities this year was in (Jambridge, where Mayor McNumee after two years as chief magistrate of the city was defeated by Judge Augustln J. Daly, the nonpartisan candidate, by a narrow margin. Loose Currants 07c Cumberland, Md„ Dec. 16.—Three- Threefourths of the miners In the Myersdale (Pa.) region went out on strike this morning on account of a ten per cent, reduction. There are but lour mines being operated. About 1,800 men are out. Honey in comb lCc GROCERIES, 1 lb Basket Figs 1 lb box Figs 20c 12o William Orury, tao Apologies to Offer. New Report on Kaiser's Condition. "The president directed our meager naval force ashore, consisting of forty marines, to do what it could to preserve peace, order and unimpeded transit across the isthmus. He promptly recognized the de facto government as soon as he learned that it was In peaceful possession of the country. This Is the usual and necessary proceeding. We have on many occasions recognized new governments with an equal degree of celerity and promptness. Later the republic of Panama was giveu full recognition. We are acting fairly nnd lawfully under the treaty of 184G. The administration, I am sure, has no apologies to offer for its course. SHOES AND SLIPPERS. THE LUDIN8 8R0GER. London, Dec. 16.—Henry Labouchere publishes an article in Ills paper. Truth, in which he states that he has he.ua, on high German authority, that though the growth in the Kaiser'r. throat Is benign' In nature, "his general condition is not altogether satisfactory; his majesty Is looking worn and aged, and the medical authorities are somewhat anxious regarding him." Lacks. & Wyoming Valley R. R. Co. We have received our new stocks of Candy, Nuts and Fruits. Call on us; Ave can save you money. See our window display. "LAUREL LINE" Special attention is directed to our Double Daily Gents' solid gold rings at Lelbson's. EXPRESS SERVICE at FREIGH1 RATES Clocks, watches and jewelry. Berry Bank Cashier Took His Life. New lace curtains. Williams ft Co. New Haven, Conu., Dec. Hi.—After greeting' a bank examiner who had come unannounced to examine his accounts Asa C. Busbnell, cashier of the Yule National bank, at the corner of State and Chapel streets, this city, went into the basemeut of the bank and shot himself fatally, death resulting an hour and a half later at Grace hospital. An Investigation of the books indicates that the cashier was indebted to the bank between $12,000 and $15,- 000. The loss to the bank Is covered by a bond. and a liberal share of your shipments is solicited. Woodville, N. H., Dec. 16 —Albert H. Eastman, president of the Berlin National Bank, of Berlin, and vice president of the Gorham National Bank, of Gorham, was arrested today by United States marshal Nute on the charge of making a false entry In the Berlin National Bank records of a note for $5,- 000, with intent to deceive. Bank President Under Arrest. Oysters In all styles. Vienna. Best Patent Flour $9.00 Mixed Nuts, 2 lb for, $ .36 Dstuiled ti fortea- i«-»n can I* had from on Agoot , or 1847 Rogers Bros. Half Dox. Knives and half dozen forks, |4 a set. Yaseen. Feed, per 100 1.20 Seasonings, per paoksgs B. F. WYLY, JR., Traffic Manager. "The rejection of the treaty at Bogota was un unfriendly act from the viewpoint of International law. The belief seems to have been widely current in Bogota that the United States could not or would not build a canal by any other than the Panama route. 22 lbs. Granulated Sugar $1.00 English Walnuts, 2 lb. for. Come In and look. Berry. Potatoes, per bushel ,75 Hazlenuts, 2 lb. for XMA S - Silver Novelties at Big Discount at Weber ft Co.'s closing out sale. Finest Creamery Butter, per lb.. .26 Cream Nuts, 2 lb. for Sea of Azov Drying Up. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. "It occurred to certain men in Bogota that tlie United States could be made to pay $20,000,000 or $25,000,000 instead of $10,00ft000, or, better still, as has been disclosed by recent published olticial correspondence, if the treaty wore rejected or an actjon taken upon it and the whole matter postponed for another year, the concession of the present French canal company having expired by that time, the renewal of that concessiou would be declared invalid and all the rights, privileges and work of the French canal company be practically confiscated and disposed of to the United States for $40,000,000 in addition to the $10,000,000 as proposed and the annuity of $250,000. This was a radiant and alluring prospect, and the temptation proved too strong. Best Dairy Butter, per lb. .23 Grenoble Eng. Walnuts, per lb.. .18 t« MAGNET Dec. 16—A dispatch from St. Petersburg states that the Sea of Azov, north of the Black 3ea, is fast drying up. The water has receded to such an extent that tho bed of tho sea is now visible In many places where deep water was. There is confusion in the harbor, where many vessels are high and dry. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Cheese, per lb ,14 Almonds, paper shell, per lb 18 Comiellsvllle, Pn., Dec. 16.—A reduetion in wages averaging 17 per oeut !ind affecting 30,000 men In tlie CounellsviUc coke regions lias been announced. The H. ()• Prick Coke company takes tlie initiative In this, the first reduction since tlie great strike of the early nineties, and has posted notices at all their plants announcing the reductions. A Cut For Coke Worker*. Cleaned Currant*, loose, per lb.. .07 Figs, Fancy Layer, 2 lb. for New York, Dec. 16, 1903. High. Loy. Clos. .125% 123% 124% 68% 68% 68% 51% 49% 50% 79% 79 79 15% 15% 15% 143% 142% 142% .25% 25% 25% 39% 39 39 142 .141% 141 :i 122 122 122 93% 92% 93 48% 48 48 57% 57% «. 4 119 117% 118% 30% 29% 29% 21% 21% 21% 117% 117 117% 44% 44% 44% 21% 21% 21% 77% 77.% 77% 33% 32% 33% 7% 7Vi 7m 79 .78% 78% 37 36% 37 87 87 87 27% 26 27 48% 47% 48 97% 97% 97% 25% 25% 25% 19% 19% 19% 10% 10% 10% 53% 52% 53 Cleanedf Currants, package, per lb .08 Cranberries, per quart Seeded Raisins, full weight uer lb .11 Mince Meat, 3 packages A grand display of Xmas goods —dolls and toys, books and stationery, for old and young, from Sugar .... Atchison . .. Brook. Trac. B. & O Sultapa Ralsina, 2 lb for .25- 3 lb. Crock Mince Meat Citron, per lb .15 Pumpkin, 3 cans for lc np Our 24-inch kid body doll, with eyes that close, is a wonder...$1.00 Glen Falls, N. Y„ Dec. 16.—Dr. Dan iel C. Farr, the most conspicuous figure, in the educational and Presbyterian church circles of northern New York, died last evening. He was principal of the Glens Falls Academy and was a member of nearly all the educational societies of the State. His death war due to a general breaking down. Death of Prominent Educator. C. & G. West St. Paul Lemon Peel, 2 lb. for .25 Apples, per bushel Rock Island K. '& T„ pf. Man. El. ,. Orange Peel, 2 lb .25 Honey, per comb Our kid body dolls for 45c are what others are selling at 65c Western New York Buried In 8now. Fredoola, N. Y., Dec. 10.—Snow Is three feet deep ou the level in parts of Chautauqua county, preventing nearly all of the eighty-six rural mall carriers from covering their routes. Railroad trains are from one to three hours late, and trolley lines between Dunkirk and Fredonia and between Fredonia and Brockton are completely tied up. Powdered Seasonings, per can.. .10 Maple Sugar, per lb 12«/ac Met. Trac. Doll carriages, wagons, from go-oarts and 10c up Mo. Pacific .. So, Pacific .. Norf. & West. N. Y. Central Erie PRICES ON CANDY QUOTED LATER An elegant line of iron toys, worth 1-8 more. "Reflect for a moment on the grave possibilities which confronted this government as it peered Into the future and sought to provide Intelligently for the many serious complications and contingencies which the president foresaw.Confronted by Grave Possibilities. Signed Canal Treaty Received. O. & W. ... Penna Reading So. Ry. So, Ry., pf. Tenn. C. & I Leather .... See our display of Slippers, Leggins and Shoes. A most complete stock to pick from at lowest prices; Large assortment of handkerchiefs from lc to $1.00 Washington, Dec. 16.—A copy of the Hay-Bunae Varllla treaty, ratified by the Junta of the Panama Republic, at Panama City, and which arrived in New York yesterday, was received at the Stato Department this morning. It came from New York by express. New Cruisers For Canada. Ladies' and children's Furs, a large assortment at special prices. Ottawa, Dec. 16.—The Dominion government lias arranged to call for tenders for two new cruisers of modern build, one for service ou the Atlantic coast and one for the great lakes. Experience of past years has been that the present cruisers are too slow. These boats may be regarded as the first Installment of Canada's navy. "If the revolution in Panama had not occurred, If the Amerlcaujieople, guided by the opinions of Its most, learned, efficient and highly trusted engineer*, continued to think the Nicaragua route an impracticable one, if the people and congress of this country had Insisted that we wait for a year or until such time aa the politicians at Bogota were taady to negotiate a new canal treaty and in the meantime their congress bad declared invalid the renewal of the Toilet cases,handkerchief boxes, collar and tie boxes, photograph frames, fancy mirrors and pictures Union Pacific Wabash, pf. . Western Union C. F. I Copper Qas Big Turkish Contract for America. Evans Bros. Constantinople, Dec. 16.—It Is learned that a contract will be signed this week with a representative of the American Steel Trust for the shipping of 4,000,000 francs' worth or material for the construction of the proposed El Hedjtti railway, In Arabia. MAGNET Pacific Car & Foundry U. 8. Steel ... Buy Your Rings and Watches at special reduced prices at Weber ft Co.'a closlot ctat sale. 46 South Main Street, Pittston. 49 S*uth Maim Street, Wilkesbarr® V. 9. Steel, pf. Main St.Vittaton. |
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