Pittston Gazette

              vlT"'vY^Sf-!iiD'-^v?:-^?y:*i ' . .? -.'if. PBS P* BP ; '■ ■ ; '®n 3DD - PP ubej *53(1 TEAR: Yn^r^SgSgg^im P1TTST0N, PA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPY. I Q P\fJT^S! FOBTT CENTS A MONTH.I ° ■» iVUM. Companies INSURED FOR $80,000. A NOTABLE did not have the sober approval of every sensible man present. FORTY PERSONS WERE INJURED We Mention Two other speeches which stood out were those of Sir Albert K. Rolllt, chairman of the delegation of the London chamber of commerce, and of Prince von Plena, the representative of the Kaiser, at the feast. iMSI MAKE ANSWER A. N. Waterhouee's Widow Will Re- ceive Large Sum. GATHERING Consider Quality ,v/ New York, Nov. 12.—The late Archibald N. Waterhouse, of Philadelphia, who died suddenly last Friday, held policies amounting to 180,000 In fhc Mutual Life Insurance company, of New York. The forms of insurance under which ithese policies were Issued were so selected that his widow will receive at once $20,000 in cash and an annual income of $3,000 for 20 years, and if she is living at the end of that period she will receive $60,000 in cash, making the total amount received under these policies $140,000, on which the premiums paid by Mr. Waterhouse amounted to only $27,- 492.20. a few of the many special values to be found in our store, and tliey are the best values for the prices. rtMM-e f Dedication of New York Follow the General Line of ' jp _ .. . the Reading's. Disastrous Explosion In a Chamber of Commerce. PANAMA NEGOTIATIONS. Canal Treaty Likely to Be Signed New York Tenement. Children's Trimmed hats, 50c, 75c and $1.00 quality, ne. for each *06 Ladies' Walking Skirts, * a IB Special.. V ■ » ■ ® Children's Heavy Underwear |j. up from w» Ladies' All Wool Flannel WERE MADE PUBLIC TODAY PRES'T ROOSEVELT 8PEAKS Washington, Nov. 12.—All but immaterial details which will be readily perfected have been concluded in the Panama negotiations with Colombia, and the treaty will doubtless be signed before the end of next week. The removal of the delicate question of sovereignty, difficult one in the whole negotiations, having been accomplished, the rest is plain sailing. Next Week. and you will find our prices cheaper than any other store in town. We stand ready to prove this to you. Are you willing to be convinced ? FIREMEN AMONG VICTIMS. They Are Mere Bitter In Denunciation Eminent Representatives From All of the United Mine Workers of Over the World—A Brllllan Ban- Policemen Are Alto Hurt—Only One America Than Wat President Baer quet Follows the Ceremon!es of the lit Hie Answer Published Yesterday. Death, That of a Woman Ninety- I 3£ -iS k K i I Of the total amount of this Insurance $50,000 was taken under a form of policy devised and introduced by The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, and known as the 5 per cent. Debenture Policy. These policies will pay his widow $2,500 a year for 20 years, and at the end 6f 20 years $50,000 in cash, If she is then living. Should she die before the expiration of that time, $50,000 will be paid to her Ichese policies ten premiums of $1,955 each had been paid. Day. The practical method by which Colombia shall give the United States possession of the six mile strip provided for in the Spoouer act authorizing the construction of the canal is Ingenious and satisfactory to the administration. Under tlw act the United States must have jurisdiction over the territory to police it and regulate the sanitary conditions. four Years Old—Accident Caused "Waists, tucked front and nn. back, all colors "OC Washington, Nov. 12.—The answers of 'the various anthracite companies New York, Nov. 12.—The formal dedication of the splendid new building of the New York chamber of commerce took place in the presence of great crowds and with imposing ceremonies dignified by the attendance of scores of world known sponsors. These included President Theodore Itoosevelt, ox-I'resldeut Cleveland, Governor Udell, Mayor Low, representing the national, state and city governments; great men of the financial and business world and special delegates from the British, tierman and French governments. The bar, the army and navy, arts and letters, education and science were all amply represented, making a galaxy of famous men such as hud not been gathered together In a long time. by a Small Fire. to the complaints and demands made Brennan & Roberts wear, regular 50 cent qn. kind for V«M! Men's Fleece Lined Under- by John. Mitchell, in behalf of the minora, were given to the public today by New York, Nov. 12.—Forty persons were Injured, several of them severely, by an explosion of illuminating gas In the cellar of the double tenement house 121 Avenue O, Among the Injured are fourteen flremen and one policeman. An aged womun was so seriously affected by the shock that she died later. The explosion wrecked a store on the ground floor of the building, and many of the spectators who stood 011 the sidewnlk were struck by flying glass and splinters. Some were knocked down by the force of the concussion. Recorder Wright, of the arbitration commission. They all follow the gen Corner Main and Thomas Sta. Next to Eagle Hotel Men's Heavy Wool Work- C f|. ing Socks for I U6 -eral lines of argument presented yes * terday by President Baer, of the Reac' Extra Large Comfortables HA. for SOU ■ tag, though more bltf.er in denunciation of the United Mine Workers ct America. Oil the other linnd, the Colombian constitution prohibits the cession of Colombian territory aud does not recognize a lease In perpetuity, because that in reality constitutes a sale of national territory. To meet this apparent deadlock the state department and Senor Concha, the Colombian minister, have hit on the plan of a lease for lt)D0/yeurB, renewable at the expiration of that time at the wish of the United States. Children's All Wool Sweat- Elt« era for DUG OIL CLOTH Another policy held by Mr. Waterhouse was a 5 Per Cent. Twenty-Year Gold Bond Policy for $10,000, on which he had paid six annual payments of $448.70 each. This form of policy was also devised and introduced by The Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York, and in settlement of this policy the company will issue ten onethousand dollar 5 per cent, twentyyear gold bonds, the income from which wil| be $600 a year for 20 years. The face of rhe policy, $10,000, will be p»id at the end of 20 years. Mr. Waterhouse held another policy for $20,000, on which he had paid only seven annual payments of $750 each. Under this policy, $20,000 in cash wUl be paid to his widow at once. AGREEMENT TO AVOID STRIKES. SQUARES Joint Committee Will Settle Disputes Between Contractors and Employee. It Pays to Buy at the The outburst came close upon a slight fire which Is said to have been caused by a plumber who was at work in the cellar repairing a gas engine. When the fire started, the plumber ran out of the cellar. Alexander Luft, proprietor of u cigar store on the ground floor, heard the plumber's cry of "Fire!" and turned In an alarm from the firebox on the corner. The fire proved to be a trifling affair and was soon extinguished.Protect the carpet from the heat and muss of the stoves. We have these squares in pretty patterns and at all prices. Boston, Nov. 12.—Acting in co-operaMon with ithe Master Builders' as BociVtion and following the recommendations of the National Association of . Builders, the Master Carpenters' Association of this city has en terod into an agreement wUch the United Carpenters' Council, of Boston and vicinity, representing 27 unions «f Journeymen, carpenters, for the establishment of a joint committee to settle all affairs of mutual concern to the employers and workmen of that trade, thus tending to avoid strikes and lockouts. People's Store, President Jesup made the opening address, reviewing with justifiable pride the greut progress made by the United States in its commerce and the part played by the chamber since its inception in 1708. Full Una of Llnoloums. 15 South Main St., Pittston. Madrid. Nov. 12.—King Alfonso has intrusted Prime Minister Sagasta with the reconstruction of the cabinet, giving him a free hand. It is believed that General Weyler will not be retained in the war office. Senor Seganta is endeavoring to embody In the new cabinet a more democratic element than that which was fodnd In the previous cabinet. General Weyler said: "I am at the disposition of Senor Segasta. I shall not form an obstacle if any solution can be found." HbriiU to Form New Cabinet. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Williams & McAnulty President Roosevelt followed, speaking for the nation. His eulogistic address was loudly cheered. People stood on chairs tiud waved handkerchiefs, ending with three cheers and a tiger. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONES We Are After You As often happens at cellar fires, the heat had melted the lead connection between the street main and the gas meter, and the cellar was soon charged with gas. The crew of Engine company No. 28, led by lieutenant Boyle, and the men of Hook and Ladder company-No. 11, In charge of Captain Joseph Beshlnger, went down the steps leading from the sidewalk to the cellar. With them were Chief William Guerln of the Fourth battalion and hlB driver, Patrick Moran. Well Fitting Coat A Good Shape Mayor Low then spoke for the city The principal oration of the day was that of ex-President Cleveland. He recalled the commercial, maritime, flnuncial and industrial development of the city, state and nution through the effort 8 of the chamber of commerce und closed with a glowing tribute to the members of the chamber of the jtast and present. THE WEATHER. And want you to buy your groceries of us. Come and give us a trial next time you need anything in our line. MONEY TO MOVE CROP8. Washington, Nov. 12.—Partly cloudy tonigttt and Thursday. San Francisco Makes Application for a Million Dollars. Washington, Nov. 12.—United States Treasurer Roberts today received an application from San Francisco for the transfer of $1,000,000 from New York to help move the crops from the Pacific coast. One-half of this money ia to be paid into the New York subtreasury immediately, and fne other half on the lK.h inst. Treasurer Roberta say* he expects other similar demands from tho West in the near future.A Real Pleasure Coadjutor to Blfihop Thompiou. Jackson, Miss., Nov. 12.—The Right Rev. Hugh Sillier Thompson, Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Mississippi, who is believed to be hopelessly afflicted with cancer of the throat, constituted the standing Episcopal committee the supreme authority of the diocese. The bishop transferred all questions of administration to the committee, which will meet In Jackson on Jan. 20 to elect a bishop coadjutor. Saratoga, N. Y., Nov. 12.—The Saratoga county board of canvassers has met, but will not complete the election canvass until Thursday afternoon. Several districts have been found In which the inspectors of election had omitted to count the Prohibition vote for Cunneen for attorney general. The Inspectors have been summoned before the board of canvassers. Vote* For Cunneen Not Counted, A well fitting coat does much to make fine arid A ceremonial luncheon lasting an hour followed, in which more than 1,000 guests participated. The exercises were then adjourned until evening, when there wns a magnificent banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria. The firemen attempted to find the break in the main, so that it could be stopped up. They had scarcely entered the cellar when there was a flash and ft loud report. Befit Pat. Flour Feed, per 100... Oats,Jper bu  Gold Dust Washing Powder, 4 lb package  StarJSoap, 7 for  Acme Soap, 7 for  4.25 1.40 .40 appearance, pearance does much to make friends. ap- Saiuptuons Banquet. This banquet was one of the most sumptuous of all those given in recent yeurs on similar occasions. There were 000 guests at the table, each of whom had paid $50 for the privileged honor. No Railroad Strike. The firemen were blown off their feet, and the entire front of the cigar store overhead was blown into the street, some of the wreckage striking the buildings on the other side of the street. , Firemen Knocked Down, Chicago, Nov. 12.—The wage controversy between the railroads and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, which for a time threatened to tie up all the principal switching terminals in Chicago, was amicably adjusted at a conference between the railroad managers and officials of the brotherhood. The settlement was reached by a compromise. Seventeen of the railroads signed the new agreement, and the Santa Fe, the otlierroad involved, will sign. The men will receive an Increase of about 12 per cent. We provide Coats, Capes and Jackets that Mooiiie Soap, 10 for  Tar Soap, 5 for.  Coffee, good Eio, per lb  Coffee, lilex. Java, per lb  Coffee, Evans Bros. Mocha & Java, 1 lb can  Dates, 1 lb. pkg.... *  New Layer Figs, large size, per lb  Paris, Nov. 12.—At Dourdan M. Augieres lowered the automobile record for one mile by covering the distance In forty-six seconds. This rate of speed. If kept lip, would carry the machine nearly seventy-Right miles an hour. Antomobtlr Record Broken, OCEAN VICTIMS 8AVED. The new building on Liberty Btreet is the first real home of the chamber of commerce, as it is the iirst one the chamber has ever owned. The building is of white Vermont marble, with a white granite base. The design is classical,' and, considering the limitations of the site, architects pronounce it a superb piece of work. Seventy of the Eflngamite's Survivors Persons who were standing In front of the building were struck by the flying glass and splintered wood and were thrown off their feet. The entire tC?/iemcnt was shaken, aud muuy of the windows were broken. are becoming and we keep the prices down. Our styles enable you to buy here for less than Wellington, New Zealand, Nov. 12.— The steamship Zealandia arrived here this morning with 70 survivors ot the ill-fated steamer Elingamite, which was wrecked on Three Kings' Island last Monday. Tiiey were found floating on two rafts on the ocean. Three of the Ellngamite's boats arc still missing. Picked Up. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Markets furnished by Halght & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Immediately there was a panic in the crowd. Those who had escaped Injury fled for safety, leaving' the less fortunate lying in the street. Firemen and police at once went to the assistance of the wounded. The firemen who had been in the cellar, nearly all of whom were injured, staggered to the street. News of the disaster was telephoned at once to police headquarters, and ten ambulances, four from Bellevue, two from New York, two from St. Vincent's and two from Gouverneur hospital, were hurried to the place. The occupants of the tenement, terror stricken, rushed into the street. The principal speaker of the evening was President Roosevelt, who delivered a characteristic address. It was a message of peace to the commercial nations as well as to the men of commerce therein assembled. There was not oue discordant note throughout the memorable evening. It was a distinct triumph of the arts of peace. elsewhere. Linoleum and oil cloth. We carry a large stock, and sure to suit you both in price and quality. New York, Nov. 12, 1902 ■2 115 81 83% 97 9!v% 55 55% 33% 33% .58% 57',j 100 101 44% 45% 20 26% 170 177 78 .83% 33 J47s 64% 64y2 127% 126 127% 134% .136% 137 105% 107% 2S% 29 141% 142 23% 23% 129% 130% .18 18% 70 70% 29% 30% 149 150% 150 156% 57% 57% 71 71% 32% 33% 91 91% 63% 64 Sugar  Atchison ...... . Atchison, pref. . Copper  Car & Foundry .. Brooklyn Traction B. & O  OcallMt Killed by an Ex-Polloemau J. J. Mangan's ALTOONAJDEOPLE DISAPPOINTED. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 12.—Dr. W. H. Kimbcrlln, a pioneer citizen and a prominent oculist, was shot and killed in his office in this city by John Scan- Ion, formerly a policeman, who then shot and killed himself. The bodies of both men were found in the doctor's office. Dr. Kimberlin was shot three times, and both men must have died almost Instantly. Scanlou, who was a brother of a prominent loeal politician, asserted, it is said, that Kimberlin had caused him to lose his eyesight. Evans Bros. Roosevelt Not T)ut of Bed-When His Dry Goods Store. Altoona, Pa., Nov. 12.—President Roosevelt's special train arrived here at 7.25 this morning, on time, 'lhero waB a big crowd of people at the sntlon to greet the President, and there was much disappointment when it wAs learned that he had not arisen. Train Passed That City. Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C., M. & St. P. ... Col. F. & 1  Erie  There were t»00 men ut the great banquet whose aggregate wealth represented more than $1,000,000,000. The most attentive listener to the speech of the president was the chief captain of industry, J. Plerpont Morgan. The great N. Main St., Pittston. 46 South Main Street, Pittston, Pa. 1' Erie. pref. .. . Louis. & Nash. Manhattan El. .. Met. Traction .. Mo. Pacific .... Col. Southern .. 111. Central .... Mexican Central Canadian Pacific Hep. Steel .... to —r For WEDDINGS C|Aia«a»e I For FUNERALS riUWBfS i Among those who fled from the house was Sirs. Moses Bartlon. She was assisting her mother, Mrs. Kaehael Rosenberg, ninety-four years old, down the stairs, when the old woman fell and was so severely shocked that she died. She was carried back to the room and was attended there by an ambulance surgeon and a private physician, but the shock was too much for her. No one else was hurt in the rush from the building. Zionists Secure Good Backing. Chaffee Hum u 11txhD° Day, Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) 1-B-C1RPENTER,exeter st. exeter boro London, Nov. 12.—It is learned that the Zionist project lor the erection of a Jewish University is extensively backed by wealthy Jews in England and on the continent. Contributions aggregating a million francs have already been promised. The Zionist leaders are also contemplating the completion of a complete history of the Jewish people. San Francisco, Nov. 12.—General Chaffee spent a very busy day arranging tile final details of his departure from the transport Sumner and meeting numerous army friends and those from civic life, of whom he has many In this city. Tonight General Chaffee will be the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Merchants' association, and tomorrow afternoon just before his departure for Chicago a public reception will be held In the auditorium of the Merchants' Exchange. MAGNET Norfolk & Western N. Y., O. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Beading  Reading, pref  SouFhern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific .. Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific  I1. S. Leather'  U. S. Leather, pref. U. S. Rubber  r. S. Steel  I". S. Steel, pref. . Western Union Wabash, pref. ...., Wabash, com.  Union Pacific ..... Union Pacific, pref. Alton  Kt  THE DraRktore» an lloipltala, The Winter season brings forward heavy wear as the predominating feature in merchandising. We have it here at prices that will suit your fancy. Store crowded with bargains. A Tiger for Princeton The neighboring drugstores were booh filled with the injured. Detective Thomas J. McCarthy of the Union Market station and 1'atrolman Alexander Cohen of Inspector Clayton's staff, who DKiDre In the vicinity, gave prompt aTd to the injured and assisted many of tliem to the ambulances. The reserves were summoned and had all they could do in keeping back the excited crowd. In the throng were many mothers, who thought their children were among the injured. Princeton, N. J., Nov. 12.—The Princeton students give a big demonstration this afternoon in honor of the foot ball tear' x'his morning Captain Davis received by express from Annapolis, Md., a tiger cub. When let out of the cag6, the little cub growled anil seemed so victorious that the old' r tigers are taking it as a good omen. A MAN WHO HAS HIS CLOTHES MADE HERE Naval StoreM Trust, 55'6 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Jacksonville, Flu.. Nov. 12.—The Consolidated Naval Stores company, with a capitalization of $3,000,000, has been permanently organised here, being a merger of several large factorage concerns now doing business in the south. The officers of the temporary organization were made the permanent officers of the corporation. Men's colored fleece lined gloves, worth 25c, this lot for 10c financier was the cynosure of every eye. The banqueters seemed to feel that much of the speech was directed at him. Every word of the chief executive seemed to have his approval. the proper style In cut and a perfect fit, and pays but little more than for a misfit ready made suit. Children's mitts, black and all colors, special price 05c Men's wool socks, the 18c kind, while they last 10c Sptolal Showing Now In Fall and Wlntor Weights in Suits and Ovsreoats. Buss, The City Tailor. When the president said that the chamber of commerce stood among the great factors in building up that marvelous prosperity which the entire country now enjoys and that the continuance of the prosperity depends in no small measure upon the sanity and common sense of the business world combined with conservative refusal to take part in reckless gambling, which to so often bred by and so inevitably puts an end to prosperity, Mr. Morgan nodded his he«d approvingly. Shamokin, Nov. 12.—Fire was discovered this mdrning in the Burnstde mine, of the Reading Co. A large force of men la at work lighting the flames, and .it is hoped to have them extinguished before night. The mine employs 700 hands. Fire fn a Shamokin Mine Battalion Chief Guerln was one of the most severely Injured. His face was scorched and he suffered several scalp wounds. He and his driver, who was slightly hurt, were taken to St. Francis' hospital. The chief remained in the hospital, but his driver was able to go home after his Injuries had been dressed. Ladies' heavy fleece lined liose, worth 15c, here for.. ... 10c Lumber Magnate Dropi Dead, 1 lot flannette wrappers, wide skirts and nicely trimmed, cheap Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 12.—Lester It. Brooks, a millionaire grain and lumber magnate, dropped dead while playing a chess game with his physician, I)r. Lester \V. Day, at the West hotel. Mr. Brooks was fifty-five years old and a native of Oswego county, N. Y. 31 25% 56 2CU G6Vi T. A. DURKIN. ' ■ Best Patent Flour $4.25 !! 20 lbs Granulated Sugar 1.00 at 75c, here for— 50c Men's overalls, best denim, 39o Ladies' shirt waists in all the latest styles and colors 39c Lace curtains cheap at 75c, yours now for 45c Kt. pref Republican Landslide in Hawaii, Honolulu, Nov. 6, via San Francisco, Nov: 12.—The elections In Hawaii on Tuesday resulted In a Republican landslide. Prince Kalanianaole, a lullblooded. Hawaiian, was elected delegate to Congress, to succeed vVilco.:, The 800,000,0U0 eggs produced yearly In America would, if laid end to end, girdle the earth twelve times at the equator. Odr Eurir Product. McGough, a fireman, was so severely hurt that he was hurried to Bellevue. John Miller, a schoolboy, was also badly injured and was sent to the New York hospital. Ship Long Overdue In Port. Best oiled opaque window shades 19c Waralnx Agnlnat Gambling, San Francisco, Nov. 12.—The British ship Clydesdale, 125 days from Newcastle, Australia, has arrived. Eighty per cent reinsurance was paid on the Clydesdale. ;; 21 lbs A Sugar 1.00 ■ ■ Hay 85 !! Bran and Middlings... .1.35 The president's warning against reckless gambling was particularly timely in view of the heavy liquidation which had takeu place in Wall street during the day and whiiMi had been watched with deep interest by nearly every lihsnoss man present, because the first forewarnliigg of disaster in the mercantile world usually come from sudden declines In stock values in Wall street, followed by restrictive measures on the part of the banks. Good laundry soap, 3 largo cakes for 05c Democrat, An Object Lesson. |  A French reformer delivered la/lecfure at Lyons against corsets and lacing. In course of the lecture a woman fainted. It proved to be the lecturer's wife, who wore a corset and was too tightly laced. EdiFBtlon Bill to Co Thron«h Corn, Cr. Corn, Chop and Men's heavy fleeced shirts and drawers, only 25c London, Nov. 12.—Premier Balfour's motion to apply automatic closure by compartments to the government's-education bill was agreed to in the house of commons by 222 votes to 103. Following tlfis method the bill must be passed by Nov. 28. A vigorous amendment to the motion made by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerhian, the Liberal leader, which drew fighting speeches from Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, Mr. Balfour, Mrr Asquith and many others, was defeated by 284 votes to m i Meal ! Gilt Edge Creamery and ; Dairy Butter. ; Strictly Fresh Eggs. ! Cliase & Sanborn's Best | Blend Coffee, 35c lb, ; 3 lbs $1.00 , Chase & Sanborn's Teas from ; 30o to 70c per pound. ! Special Inducements to Cash Purchasers ■♦♦II I I I I I I II II H I'M#* 11 1.45 Christianla, Nov. 12.—A landslip in the ore mines at Dunderland, this forcing, buried a number of miners Seven were saved. Two have been taken out dead, ahd the number under the debris is unknown. Mine Disaster in Norway. Walthoar Breaks HI* Collar Bone. Men's fleece lined shirts and drawers, extra- heavy, worth 50c, here for , 37c Ladies' cloth capes, nicely trimmed, only 75o Atlanta, On., Nov. 12.—Bobble Walthonr broke his collar bone in his race against Joe Nelson. The accident happened in the second lap of the fourth mile. Waltliour was endeavoring to pass Nelson, when the motors came together. Neither Ben net nor Lawson, the niotormen, was Injured. Joe Nelson dived, twenty feet and arose uninjured, going out n few minutes later for a two mile pace exhibition. An old fashioned Invalid drink Is called crust coffee. Over the equivalent of two slices of bread toasted a golden brown In the oven pour one pint of 1 Milling water. Steep gently for fifteen minutes, strain and serve, adding sugar and cream to taste. Crnat Coffee, 1 lot miner's lamps, only... 04c The Magnet Death of Professor Legeleke. While the words of the president were unexpected, they were considered to be of deep significance, and the fact that they were not enthusiastically applauded by no means meant that they Copenhagen, Nov. 12.—Professor Legeleke, promoter of Danish modern itixi farming, is dead. ■D 37 S. Main St., Pittston.