Pittston Gazette

              :JjT;- i;u tMcm ■ J •• • • THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair and continued cold tonight; Saturday, cloudy. e. For tli» People of. Pltuton Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED t8'0 1 DAILY EST by THEO HART 1888. - PITTSTON, PA., FRI ►AY, DECEMBER 18, 1903. 54th YEAR. FOBTT O'JWT- A M'STH \ 10 PAGES. MARINES TO THE FRONT The Hub Clothing 8tOre. DREYFUS REINSTATED MISSING WOMAN FOUND. The great sale of Men's and Young Men's Fancy Suits is still on. What a dandy opportunity! Every price cut. When we say cut, it is bonaflde—a habit with some, not with us. Here's the schedule—that's the way these suits are now selling at. A Grand Dead Body Fished From a Well, Into Newburg, N. Y., Dec. 18.—Fannie C. Hall, aged 55 years, employed at the home of station agent Underhlll, at Qlenham, was found In a well at his place this morning. She had been missing since Monday. She said on Monday morning that she was going to viBlt relatives and her absence was not given much thought. This morning. Principal Colby, of the public school, whose home adjoins the Underhlll residence, went to draw water. The bucket was missing. He became suspicious, got a grappling iron and pulled up a woman's shawl, then a body. The woman had been acting strangely. She threw herself headlong into the well, which Is CO feet deep. Which 8he Cast Herself. The Array of Toys The Discovery of Colombian Troops Leads to Action. French War Minister Restores Him to Rank. $ 7.00 fancy suits, $ 5.98 $ 8.00 fancy suits, $ 6.20 $10.00 fancy suits, $ 8.45 $12.00 fancy suits, $ 9.85 $13.00 fancy stilts, $10.49 $14.00 fancy suits, $11.45 $15.00 fancy suits, $12.65 $16.00 fancy suits, $13.15 $18.00 fancy suits, $14.25 $20.00 fancy Bults, $16.12 $10.00 overcoat, $8.49 $12.00 overcoat, $9 69 THE HUB CLOTHING STORE. most exquisite taste is gratified with a STRONG GUARD TO BORDER glass of FOR GIRLS AND BOYS VINDICATED IN NINE YEARS Administration, Upon Hearing That the Cruiser Atlanta Had Located Long 8ought Body of Troops, Orders Two Battalions on Guard. Stegmaier's Beer Deposed Captain, Tried at a Spy, Imprisoned on Devil's Island, Repatriated, Retried and Pardoned, Given the Justice He Demanded. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR mannftotnred. A girrn quantity wilt uka more and better bread than any other kind Aa the prioe is low being a pure product of Malt and Hops, and brewed under the In The Basement. Washington, Dec. 18.—The administration has decided to take energetic steps at once to prevent Colombian troops from entering the republic of Panama. Paris, llec. 18.—Captain Alfred Dreyfus, the martyr of Devil's island, again will wear the uniform of Prance, for the minister of war has restored him to liis rank and made him lieutenant colonel commanding a regiment. Freed four years ago, the victim of General Mercier, Colonel Paty dn Clam, Lieutenant Colonel Henry, Major Esterliar.y and other gold spangled heroes of boudoir conspiracies and bureaucratic plots at last has the official vindication he demanded when on Sept. 20, 18!)!). he challenged all skeptics with the $5 per bbl.i $2.50 per HXh $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Bavi- g through its use is considerable. Home ottae- articles In onr "Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of my life. Was almost wild Doan's Ointment cured me quickly and permanently, after doctors had failed." C. E. Cornwell, Valley St., Saugerties, N. Y. * NEWS FROM THE ISTHMUS BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their v • dness and cheHpneos Bat the best way to test onr sta omenta is to send ns an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. Choice Line of Xmas Givables Immediately on the receipt of the report that the Atlanta hnd discovered Colombian troops encamped near the mouth of the Atrato river orders were dispatched to the two battalions of marines now on the Isthmus to move southward close to the Colombian border and stand guard there. most approved methods. It is unexcelled as a tonic and possesses high nutrieious Important, but Will Not Be Divulged Till Cabinet BRENNAN and ROBERTS in Ladies' Furs. Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Fancy Collars, &c, (First Floor.) Next to Eagle Hotel One battalion will camp on the north shore, not fur from the Colombian troops, and the other battalion will establish quarters on San Miguel bay, on the south skle of the isthmus. SPECIAL BARGAIN8 In PICTURES Saturday and Monday, N. MAIN. qualities. Try a case. Always on hand at our cold storage depot Meets. words Washington, Dec. 18.—News from the Isthmus, received today by the Cavy Department and transmitted by it to the State Department, was evilently disturbing in nature. Acting Secretary Loomis immediately went to he War Department and had a long onferenee with Secretary Root, who admitted that an important dispatch lad come from the Isthmus, but that its nature was such that he couldn't jiake it public nor discuss it until af.er he had read It at a cabinet meeting. "The government of the republic has given me my liberty, but liberty is nothing to me without honor. From today I shall continue to seek reparation for the frightful judicial error of which I remain the victim. I wish Franco to know by a definitive judgment that 1 am iMnocent. My heart By this means the only two entralures to the isthmus that ate regarded as at all practicable will be guarded against an Invading force. The Colombian troops will be watched, and scouts will lie sent from both marine camps through the surrounding country. at PUR8ELL'8 ART STORE, 108 North Main St. 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 Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLE S STORE. WILKES BARRE, PA. 16 South Main St., Pitts ton. Any offensive movement of the Colombians will be at ondt D reported to Colon or Panama and thence to Washington.ALWAYS the CHEAPEST Candlesticks and silk shades. The handsomest line In Plttston at Staley's (Jewry's prices. If the Colombian force near the border is increased the marines will be strengthened, and if there Is a large addition of Colombian troops infantry and cavalry will be sent from the United States and Porto Rico. It is considered that the marines are a sufficient protection against invasion under present conditions. A lazy liver makes a lazy man. tsurdock Blood Bitters Is the natural, never-falling remedy for a lazy liver. THE MOST STYLISH Tariff Rebate Bill HITS AND BONNETS Washington, Dec. 18.—Representalve Morrell, of Pennsylvania, lntrolueed a bill in the House, today grantng a rebate of, 15 per cent, from Philppine tariff duties on all goods irought from or carried to the United states iii ships flying the American lag. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup seems especially adapted to the needs of the children. Pleasant to take; soothing in its influence; it is the remedy of all remedies for every form of throat and lung disease. Are to be found here. We're millinery leaders. We invent. We pet our reputation for  ginality and taste in that way. Our hats and Bonnets are handsomer than you think and cost than you think. Glassware. Clear Toys, band made, 3 lbs for 25c Chocolate Drops 12Jo Highland Mixed 10c Riblwn Candy, 3 lbs for Muff Candy, 3 lbs for.. Apple Candy, 3 lbs for . Stick Candy, 3 lbs for. . Peanut Brittle, 3 lbs for Plain Mixed, 3 lbs. for H. G. SHIIPP, ..25c ..26c COLOMBIANS AT DARIEN Christmas Treea. Vessel and Three Men Lost. Atlanta's Commander Has Interview A large assortment. Fine shape. Double spruce. Prices reasonable, at Shannon's Market, Washington street. West Side, Delivered to any part of the city. l»wl THE ELITE MILLINERY. 25c 25c London, Dec. 18—A collision between the steamers Warkworth and Acacia, on the Thames, off Northfleet, this morning, resulted in the foundering of the latter. Three persons are missing. Colon, Dec. 18.—The Colombian expedition reported to have sailed northward from Cartagena some two weeks since and nbout which all sorts of rumors have been published has finally been located. With General Ortiz. 36 West Market Streat. WILKE8BARRE. MRS. WM. WELCH, Prop. 25c 25o 83 tomb Main (lc-r "arkct St CAPTAIN ALFRED DREYFUS. Candy Canes. Yaseen's, Artnory block. A large quantity of old newspapers remain on band at tbe Oazette office. Those wishing paper to lay under carpets, etc., can have two laig* bundles for five cents. tf Paper Hliell Almonds 18c Mixed Nuts, 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Walnuts, 2 lbs 25c Oranges, per dozen 25c Lemons, per dozen 20c Cranberries, per qt 10c will bo at re.it only when there remains not a single Frenchman who *o luc the abominable crime perpetrated by another." Sterling Silver Novelties—a collection that affords opportunity for a satisfactory selection. STALEY'S JEWELRY STORE, Instead of baying new fire brick for that stove, bay fireclay. J. E- Patteraon & Co Prominent Educator Dead. j Norrlstown, Pa., Dec. 18.—Prof. R. F. Heffecker, county superintendent of schools for 25 years, died this morning of pneumonia, aged 70 years. The United States cruiser Atlanta, Commander William H. Turner, returning from the gulf of Darien, reports that she discovered on Dec. 15 a detachment of Colombian troops, numbering visibly about 500 men, at Tltumatl, on the western side of the gulf, just north of the mouth of the Atrato river and due east from Yuvizu. i M The reinstatement of Dreyfus in th« French army will be the last chapter In one of the most sensational romances of the nineteenth cei:*"i'y. His arrest in 1891 ami subsequent condemnation as a spy, his imprisonment on Devil's island, his repatriation, retrials and pardon, were the theme of the world's conversation. CHRISTMAS Seeded Raisins, full weight... 11c Seeded Raisins, short weight..lOo 3 lbs Loose Ruisins for 25c Sultana Raisins 12|o Table Raisins 12Jo Box Raisins, 1 lb box 20c Cleaned Currants 08c Loose Currants 07o Honey in comb 16c 1 lb box Fi*s 12c 1 lb Basket-Figs 20c Leading Physician Expires Suddenly. Don't Let Your Holiday Shopping go by without a visit to LEWttS' JEWELRY STORE. N. Main St. Opp. William St. Cortland, N. Y„ Dec. 18—Francis W. Hlggins, aged 51 years, a prominent physician, dropped dead in his ofltee this morning of heart disease. Commauder Turner sent ashore an officer, who conversed with theCplomblans' commander. General OrflzT The latter protested energetically against the presence of American warships in Colombian waters, inasmuch as war between Colombia and the United States had not been declared, and politely requested the Atlanta to leave the gulf because It belonged to Colombia. Commander Turner ignored 'the request, bpt later, having accomplished its purpose, the Atlanta returned here to report to Rear Admiral Coghlan. Many things just suited for Gift Purposes. CANDY, NUTS, FRUITS, His frlc nds have never rested in their efforts to clear his name, and now they are apparently to be rewarded. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. The evidence nt the retrial in 1899 was strongly In his favor, but the court rendered the remarkable verdict of "guilty, with extenuating circumstances." This decision came near overturning the French government. The difficulty was temporarily solved through Dreyfus' friends agreeing to accept a pardon for him from President Ijjubet. GROCERIES, New York, Dec. 18, 1903. High. Low. Clos. .123% 122% 123% 67% 66% 6. 92% 92% 92% 50% 49% 50% . 79 78% 78% . 33 32% 33 15% 15% 15% 142% 141% 142% 25% 23% 24% . 39 38% 39 106% 105% 106 141% 140% 141 .121% 121 121% 93% 92% 93% 47% 47% 47% 57% 57 57% 118% 118 118% 29% 29 29% 21% 21% 21% 117% 116% 117% 44 43% 44 20% 20% 20% 77% 77% 77% 34 33% 34 73% 77% 78% 36% 36% 36% 86% 86% 86% 27 26% 27 48% 47% 48 97% 96% 97% 24% 24% 24% 19 19 19 10% 10% 10% 55% 54 66% Sugar  Atchison ... Atchison, pf. *3 rook. Trac. B. & O  Fine gold rings—hundreds of them— all prices, at Stayley's Jewelry Store. William Drury, THE LEADIN8 GROCER. The Colombians claim to have a force of about 2,000 men and were clearly busy strengthening tlieir defenses. The men were the same who landed recently at the Atrato river by the Colombian cruisers Cartagena and General Plnzon.Holiday Books and Games. ANDREWS' BOOK STORE. SHOES AND SLIPPERS. Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West St. Paul ;... Lacka. & Wyoming Valley 11. R. Co. Since his release Dreyfus has lived quietly In Paris, awaiting the dny when Justice should be Hone him. Recently another official investigation Into his case was ordered, and his reinstatement In the army is its result. We make good window screen*. J. E. Patterson ft Co. «LAUREL LINE" Hock Island & T„ pf. L. & N. ... We have received our new stocks of Candy, Nuts and Fruits. Call on us; we can save you money. See our window display. Silverware and Bric-a-brac. Berry's. Special attention is directed to our Double Daily The Colombian camp appeared to be permanent, was well provisioned and probably destined to be used as a base of operations. H. Frits Weber, optician, 8. Main St Chicago Livery Drivers Strike. Man. El Met. Trao EXPRESS SERVICE at FREIGH1 RATES Chicago, Dec. 18.—Thirteen hundred livery and undertakers' drivers went on strike this morning to enforce a demand for a wage Increase of $2 per week. This action affects nearly every livery driver In Chicago. The men have been receiving $12 a week and a month ago submitted a demand to the liverypien that the scale be increased to $14. This was refused, and the decision to strike resulted. Besides the drivers the strike will affect 700 stablemen.Vlo. Pacific . So. Pacific .. Norf. & West. V. Y. Central Erie  General Ortiz and others freely expressed the determination of Colombia to light to the bitter end In case General Reyes' visit to Washington Is not successful and Panama is not returned to Colombia. The demeanor of the officers, though p6Hte, clearly showed hostility and deep chagrin at having been discovered. Silk 8uspendera at CORCORAN BR03. and a liberal share of your shipments is solicited. Sliver Novelties at Big Discount at Weber ft Co.'b closing out sale. Beat Patent Flour $6.00 Mixed Nuts, 2 lb for 9 .25 Detailed inform*'Km c*n bo had from Htat on Agetit , or O. & W. °enna. Reading 3o. Ry. Feed, per 100 1.90 Seasonings, per package B. F. WYLY, JR.. Traffic Manager. Washington, Dec. 18.—Charges have been Bled .vitli the department of justice by Colonel V. A. Wilder of Warwick, N. Y., against United States District Attorney Atkinson of the Southern district of West Virginia and Assistant District Attorney Elliot Nortbcott, and an investigation of them was ordered by the department. The trouble arises out of a long drawn out litigation over large coal land interests in West Virginia. The land is the half million acre grant patented to Robert Morris during the Revolution. The litigation lias created considerable bitter feeling. N«w Phase of an Old Litigation. 22 lbs. Granulated Sugar ... * «... Potatoes, per bushel 76 Hazlenuts, 2 lb. for .$1.00 English Walnuts, 2 lb. for, XMAS So. Ry., pf. Tenn. C. & I. Union Pacific Wabash, pf. West. Union C. F. I.  General Ortiz made an eloquent verbal protest against the Americans' presence, {he Colombian troops continually cheering his remarks. He subsequently committed his protest to writing. The general seemed uncertain at the beginning whether or not war had been declared. He left the port of Cartagena on Dec. 2. and some of the others declared they had been In the gulf for a month past conducting defensive and preparatory operations. Finest Creamery Butter, per lb ,26 Cream Nuts, 2 lb. for Best Dairy Butter, per lb. .26 Grenoble Eng. Walnuta, per lb.. .18 Australia's New Parliament. Cheese, per lb .14 Almonds, paper ahell, per lb 18 ™ MAGNET Melbourne. Victoria, Dec. 18. — The new parliament is constituted as follows: In tlie senate there are six sup porters of the ministry, while the Op position has thirteen members and thC Labor party seventeen. In the house the ministry has twenty-seven supporters, the Opposition twenty-six and the Labor party twenty-nine; Copper Cleaned Currants, loose, per lb .07 Figs, Fancy Laysr, 2 lb. for Gas Cleaned package, per lb .08 Cranberries, per quart Texas Pacific . Car & Foundry U. S. Steel ... A grand display of Xmas goods —dolls and toys, books and stationery, for old and young, from lc up 8eeded Raisins, full weight uer lb .11 Mince Meat, 3 packages U. S. Steel, pf. Sultana Raisins, 2 lb for ■25 3 lb. Crock Mince Meat Fight Will be Bitter. Hartley to Be Bishop of Columbue. Citron, per lb .15 Pumpkin, S cans for. Presbyterian Divine Dead. Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will have a long aud blttor light with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall, of Beall, Miss., has to say: "Last fall my wife had evsry symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Dlscoverey after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. Prlco 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Rome, Dec. 18.—Cardinal Gotti, prefect of the propaganda, at an audience by the pope submitted as the choice of the propaganda for bishop of Columbus, O., the name of Rev. James ,T. Hartley of the Church of the Hob- Name of SteulDenvlllc. His holiness ratified the selection. Now York, Deo. 18.—At tlie meeting of tlic rapid transit commission Alexander E. Orr announced that the Metropolitan Street Hallway company had signified its intention of becoming a competitor for the construction and operation of the proposed new subway from Harlem to the Battery. This information had been conveyed to Mr. Orr throug Thomas F. Ryan and Paul D. Cravath and was embodied in a letter which Mr. Orr read to the commission.New New York Subway Project. Lemon Peel, 2 lb. for .25 Apple*, per buahel Our 24-inch kid body doll, with eyes that close, is a wonder...$1.00 Philadelphia, Dec. IS. — The Roy. George D. Bnkor, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church aud one ol the best known Presbyterian divines in the country, has died suddenly at his home here. Dr. Buker was sixty four years of age and was president ot the board of directors of the Princeton theological seminary. Orange Peel, 2 lb .25 Honey, per comb Powdered 8easonlnga, per can.. .10 Maple Sugar, per lb 12!/,c Our kid body dolls for 45c are what others are selling at 65c Doll carriages, wagons, from  go-carts and lOo up Joplln. Mo., Dec. 18.—W. .T. Clark, n wealthy mine owner of Montana, was seized with u cramp while on the street here last night and died a few moments later. His wife was with him when he was stricken. He was a relative of United States Senator William A. Clark. Montana Mine Owner Dice Suddenly. PRICES ON CANDY QUOTED LATER An elegant line of iron toys, worth 1-3 more. New York, Dec. 18.—At the annual meeting of the Itepubllcau couut.v committee held last night Charles II. Murray was elected chairman of the committee in place of M. Linn Bruce, resigned. Mr. Murruy was the only nominee, aud he received 183 but of the 217 votes cust. . Murray Succeeds Bruce. See our display of Slippers, Leggins and Shoes.1 A most complete stock to pick from at lowest prices. Large assortment of handkerchiefs from lc to $1.00 New York, Dec. 18.—Professor S. T. Ford of Bultimore, a lecturer and humorist, died of apoplexy on a Pennsylvania railroad ferryboat In the harbor. The Identity of Professor Ford was established by letters found in his clothing.Died on a Ferryboat. Ladies' and children's Fuw, a large assortment at special prices. Toilet cases,handkerchief boxes, collar and tie boxes, photograph frames, fancy mirrors and pictures Gents' solid gold rings at Lelbson's. Vote on Wood Jan. 4. Clocks, watches and jewelry. Berry. Washington, Dec. 18i — The jsnate military committee has  Jan. 4 as the .date for a vote on the nomination of Brigadier General Leonard Wood to be major general. No more witnesses will be examined In the meantime. Evans Bros. Quarantine 8tation Site Chopin. Oysters in all styles. Vienna. Portland, Me., Dec. 18.—Announcement is made that House island has been selected as the site for u government quarantine station for this port. The island, consisting of eleven acres, *Das purchased for $20,000. , 1847 Rogers Bros. Half Doz. Knives and half dozen forks, $4 a set. Yaseen, — MAGNET Moscow v Dec. 18.—WUllam J. Bryan has arrived here on a visit to Count Tolstoi. Mr. Bryan will proceed from here to St. Petersburg. Mr. Bryan In Moscow. Come In and look. Berry. 46 South Main Street, Pittston. 46 SftUtk Maift Street, Wilkeabarr®. at special reduced prices at Weber & Co.'s closing o«t sale. L BY & Main 8ts, Pittstem. Buy Your Rings and Watches a Hi