Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 2

SECOND FAM. PITTSTON GAZETTE, HUSSDXY, EEC, if, ifru' OFFICIALS CENSURED DURYEA. ''it THIS STORE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS 'TILL CHRISTMAS Report of Conrad and Bona' parte on Postal Abuses. 1 THE TULLOOH 0HABGE8 SUSTADTEI Heath, Smith. Beavers and Other THE STORE THAT GLITTERS WITH HOLIDAY'APPAREL Blamed For Improper Acta Investi gation of New York and Washington Poetoffioes Recommended.

AYa'diiugtou, Doe. 17. The report ol Messrs. Conrad nnd ltonaparte on the cuui'ges rumlo hy S. W.

Tulloch. formerly cashier of the Washington post oflice, against the administration of this office is now made public. I'nder instructions from the president the report views the IXilIoch charges "from W. H. Lugg and family spent Tuesday evening In Scranton.

Mrs. John Gallagher visited relatives at Plains today. The Lawrencevllle Hose Co. will hold a social In the hose house Saturday evening. Misses Georgia Evans, Mary Evans and Muzette Ed Ball spent last evening with friends In Plttston.

The, Ladles' Aid Society of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. William Jones today. The M. E. Sunday school is rehearsing a Christmas cantata, under the direction of Mrs.

M. H. Kellar and Miss Eliza Brown, which will be presented on Christmas eve. Francis, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs.

James McArdle, died this morning of diphtheria. Funeral Saturday afternoon, with Interment in Market street cemetery, Plttston. Miss Nellie Fox, who has spend Ing a month with the McKlnnon family, loft yesterday afternoon for Philadelphia, where she will resume her duties in the Medico Chirurgical hospital. Much interest is being taken in the banket ball contest to take place In Motcalf's hall this evening between the Plttston Eagles and the Duryea team. A large audience is expected Admission, L'5 cents for gentlemen and 15 cents for latlies.

The semi annual meeting of the En a legal standpoint" and makes the following "preliminary observation'' concerning them: No Improper utilclal act on the part of any public oUlcer or employee Is iilliKt if which did not occur more than three years before July 17, 11KI3. and, us all possible prosecutions are barred, wo ore led, there tore, to Interpret mr Instructions to report on these mutter "from a lognl stand point In a bro.nler than we might otherwise venture to ascribe to them and CHRISTMAS SUNDRIES For Every Man, Boy or Child Do You Know What to buy, and for whom to buy it Come to our store and see the richest selection of HOLIDAY CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS In this locality. Preparing for Christmas is quite a thing for some. It isn't with us. You know we've experienced fifty seven of them, right here In this town, too.

The Grandmas and Grandpas who now come to buy for their grandchildren, bought for their fellows and girls then. Quite a difference isn't it? Now it seems Just as natural for the three generations to come here for their Christmas Gifts as it does to eat; and why, simply because an unlimited assortment of new goods is always here, and the prices are always the lowest. Every department is filled to the brim with the newest of eyerything. Here are a few item nd prices, they'll give you some idea: understand tliM uur views are desired as wort It League was held last evening and was well attended. The reports of 'X' I 'V '3' i 'A.

the officers showed (he organization to bo In condition In its various departments. During the past six months, It new active members have beep, received. A committee consisting Gloves for Dress Holiday Neckwear to the lesrnl propriety ol rjie oinclul action Uisclosid anil not merely whether It may or may not have heu criminal. The "Tulloch chnrgi have never been, properly speakins. Invesllaled at all.

We have been repeatedly confronted In our Inquiry with an assertion on the ono siil and a denial on the oilier as to a question of fact, with no mittlcicnt means at our command to determine which statement we could advise you to believe. The tenil iicy to evade answering these charges evin. ed by those reptylnK to the postmaster general's request for such answers is Illustrated forcibly by the charges iiKSlnst Perry S. II alii, former assistant postniasu general, which have been heretofore made public, and his answers to them. We consider this answer altogether hi nittloii nt and no less unsatisfactory In suhstumu than in form.

Goutinniuti. the report says the revision of Postmaster Willett's accounts of itself is snrJlclent to show that Mr. Heath's official record is not so clear us to defy suspicion. It adds: The n.risonr'1'le inference to be drawn from Mr. il ilb complete failure to meet fully and explicitly accusations which, as Postmaster Ccnoral Payne very justly admonished him.

"charged him with many acts of doubt(ul propriety." added to the facts appearing from the record evidence lnid before us, oblige us to say that at least strong prima facie case Is presented by the late first assistant postmaster Rener.il of obligations imposed on him by the regulations of his own department as well as by the statutes of the United States, and we feel it our duty to ndd that suspicion of his personal integrity must be Inevitably aroused in our of Mrs. H. Kellar, Miss Anna Curtis and Richard Naylor was appointed to take charge of the watch night service on New Year's eve. The following officers were elected: President, Thos Martin: first vice president, Alfred Waters; second vice president. Mrs.

M. H. Kellar: third vice president, Ernest J. Chirgwln; secretary, Dwlght Dills; assistant secretary. Miss Eliza Brown: treasurer, Edward Hall: organist.

Miss Mabel Rummage. Bath Robes, Lounging Gowns, Smoking Jackets and House Coats These garments are going mvuy awful pace. Women by the score every one desirous of getting one home without hubby's knowledge and Christmas spring that great surprise. Several dozen styles 1:1 both the Jackets and the Robes. AJo of 'em ore of double face eloth sixes.

$3.00. $400 and $5.03. Better ones from $7.00 to a nice box if yuu ask for it. Grand Present will be Riven away to every purchaser at my wholesale liquor store on Thursday. Dec.

24th, 1903. Joseph Freeman, Main Duryea. 15t8 i Fillings that last. Dr. Welsh, dentist Good for Children.

8rv Mufflers, Mufflets and Dress Shields No going out without buying from here when the "around the ne. ouestiou comes up the assortment is too Ijige. From the chean but gonil way inufller to the very linc.si evening dress shields at KS. ti) can be seen here now. Knit Way Mufflers.

cloe fit around the neclc in plain white, Mark, gnrnet. gray and other shades, 50c. anil liettcr yet. The girls like to wear them skating. The Great Sale of Men's and Young Men's FANCY SUITS Is Still On.

What a dandy opportunity. Every price cut. When we aay cut. It's bona fide a habit with some not with us. Here's the schedule that'a the way these suits are now selling at: $7.00 Fancy Suits $5.99 $8.00 Fancy Suite $6.24 $10.00 Fancy Sulfa $8 48 Fancy Suits $9.90 Fancy Suits $10.50 $14,00 Fancy Suits $11.48 $16.00 Fancy Suits $12.68 Fancy Suits $13.14 $18.00 Fancy Suits $14.75 $20.00 Fancy Suits $1C48 Fancy Suits $17.75 $25.00 Fancy Suits $19.90 $28.00 Fancy Suits $28.25 $30.00 Fancy Suits $24.30 Mto's Rail Cuts aid Overcoats Men's Rain Coats In heavy weights, of that new rough cheviot made with a belt, quite chappy, you know.

Also the regular kinds. 110.00 TO $3.00. Overcoats of all ttlnds belts, without belts, three quarter lengths extreme and conservative cuts, in loud cheviots and dark and black oxfords. The nicest assortment In the city. Ask anybody who saw it they'll tell you.

$7.00 TO 940.00. Sweaters for Men aid Bays A Sweater is a nice present useful, appreciated. There's nothing made for man or boy that'a more serviceable than a Sweater warm, neat and dressy. We're showing a beautiful selection now In several colors and styles greens, garnets, blacks, whites most every color. $1.00 to $7.00.

1 Pajamas and Night Robes. FLANNEL PAJAMAS Great for cold warm you up In your cold bed Immedlaely. $1X0, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 a suit Some pretty swell Pajamas in blue, brown, pink ana white shades of Imported Venetian chambrla. made up with corresponding shade of heavy silk. $2.50 Per Suit.

The pleasant to take and harmless Ono Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in all cases of cough, croup and la grippe, because it does not pass immediately Into the stomach, but takes effect right at the seat of trouble. It draws out the Inflammation, heals anil soothes and cures permanently by enabling the lungs to contribute pure, life giving, life sustaining oxygen to the blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong, of Delia, Texas, prescribes it dally and says there is no better cough remedy made. Sold by Thos. J.

Yates Undressed suede, dressed kill in the newest stitches. $1.00, $1.50, $2.00. Business and Working Gloves nnd Mitts, leather and wool. 25c. to $2.00.

ill kinds of Estimates furnished on heating. Ash. If you'd travel from here to "Frisco nnd In all your travels visit the largest stores in the country, we doubt very much it you could find a nicer and richer selection of Neckwear than we are showing for the holidays. There's cot a tie mude that Is. the style of the tie that Isn't represented here.

It's easy to pick ties here so many. Thousands and thousands wherever you turn In our furnishing department you're bound to see ties. Neat Four in hands, narrow ones, 25c. and 50c. wide ones the same price.

English Squares, a novelty this winter, 60c. different colors. White and Black Ties for dinners and affairs. In all styles. 25c.

and 50c. For curiosity sake come here some time this week and see the Imported Cravats we're ahowlng. Tea, we're selling them. too. One of these would make a swell present from a money man.

$2X0 and $3.00. A box to send any one of your ties for the simple asking. Handkerchiefs by the Ton Three more salesmen started 1.1 yesterday to wait oil just the Handkerchief trade. The demand is wonderful. Well, the people like assortment when you come to buy here you're not shown a few hundreds are placed before your eyes for you to choose from.

Ja nonet tea. initialed. 10c; 3 for 25c A dozen makes a pretty gift. Plain white linen, right from Belfast narrow and wide hems. 10c; 3 for 25c.

Better ones, for quarter. Still better ones, 25c and 50c each. Right aa you enter our store you will see on exhibition some novelties in Silk Handkerchiefs, solid and fancy colors solid red. solid black, brown, white, blue some have fancy borders. They're called the connoisseur kind 50c, 75c and $1.00.

Plain White Silk Handkerchiefs are to be seen here in various sixes nnd styles Initials, plain and others. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00. Judgment by an impartial consideration of the faults submitted to us nnd of hl.i plainly Inadequate explanations. Blame Charles Emory Smith. The report takes up in detail the charges of Improper appointments of snlxmlinntes and improper nients of public funds, as contained in the Tulloch charges, and after analysis concludes: Si far as Is indicated by the papirs submitted to us.

the persons directly responsible for these fraadulent employments were Messrs. Perry S. Heath and ii irse TV. Beavers, neither of whom is now in the public irervice. It aeemi clear, however, that this responsibility extends in some measure to the late postmaster general, who appears to have at least tolerated the practice aft notice of its existenie.

nnd to the late and the present postmasters at Washington, each of whom appears to have accepted the transfer to his office of a r.utnbtr of persons thus employed without so far as is shown, any protest or expos.irc. The Improper disbursement of public funds receives considerable space in the report, and in this conuectum Messrs. Conrad and Bonaparte go somewhat outside of the Tulloch charges and comment on a special re ort under date of May US last by Inspector Crowcll. which relates how tJoorgo W. Ilea vers received $1.1 18 for expenses in assisting special uttoruey in the court id' claims, it is said tUrouuh a i view or a statement on 1 lie subject by Auditor Castle that Mr.

Beaver had been rise In salary as head nf the salaries and allowance division and that Postmaster Yuu Colt at Xew York was Instructed by a letter signed by Acting First Assistant ro'tiuustfr General George M. Allen, the leiter being countersigned V. to pny Mr. Heavers an allowance of S4 day from July 1. 1SS)S.

When the iiiMi'tor reported on this matter, after (lie stun slated bad been paiiL the explanation referred to by Air. Castle was made and Hie payment immediately stopped. Umbrellas at All Prices This TTmbrella news won't Interest the superstitious fellows. because there's a point get nuay from the idea. An Umbrella us Rift in very proper.

A fellow once said. "I'll be hanged if I'd buy him on umbrella." At the same time ho was wishing somebody bought him one. Our Umbrellas artf so different front anyone else's as far as the superstitious part is concerned. They're quite different from others in quality, prices and styles. Umbrellas as cheap as 50c.

From the cheapest common wood handles to the finest Freni never break bone, mounted with solid silver, covered with the finest silks. After they're rolled up they're no thicker than a thin cane. 59c. to $6.00. A Frightened Horse, Running like mad down the street, dumping the occupants, or a hundred other accidents, are every day occurrences.

It behooves everybody to have a reliable salve handy and there's none as good as Bucklen'a Arnica Salve. Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles disappear quickly under Ita soothing effect. 25c at the drug stores of W. C. Price and Farrer, Peck ft Roberta, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy; West Plttston.

CHARTER REVOKED. Coal Hoisting Engineers Will Hereafter be Connected With U. M. W. It has been decided hy the executive council of the American Federation of SONS LONG' MON l.abor to revoke the charter of the coal hoisting engineers' organization.

All contracts made by the WILKES BARRE, PA. with employers will be maintained by the I'nitcd Mlue Workers of America, which will also assume all of the engineers' obligations. THE FIRST STEP tiii.l it impossible to doubt that Mr. I Of the child is an event ia the mother'! Heath. Mr.

titi Cott and Mr. Heavers Hn f.u himself all knew the payment of this ad C' J' feU WOMEN SUPPORT LABOR. THE ECLIPSE SHOE PARLOR attempt to walk is begun so early at to TAFT AND FRIARS AGREE Land Question In Philippines evidence childish courage and sturdy strength. Such pride should be enjoved by every mother. But it often happen ress when the American occupation began, was largely against the friars.

Since affairs In the islands settled down the United Mates government, us tlto Itest war out of the many difficulties of the situation, bas been eu deavorlug to come to some arrangement by which It could purchase the lands owned by the friars. Coveruor Taft went to Home in June, to effect a settlement of the question with the Vatican, but was unable to do so at the time. Settled Amicably. mat me cmia is timid, weak and deficient in vitality, ami clings to the mother's arms with no desire to walk or play. Mothers should learn that to have strong children they must themselves be strong, for the PAYMEUT Or 17,250,000 TO BE MAD! cnilil a strength is til aid nf i Every Pair of Winter Weight RALSTON HEALTH SHOES! In made with invisible sheet cork soles and vis coliztnl (waterproof) outer soles.

Ak to nee how they are made. 14 different styles. $4.00 W.G.VUcchs&Go Miners' Bank Building. mother. Female Suffrage Has Ita First Trial In Australia.

Melbourne. Australia, Dec. 17. The Bint of the commonwealth general elections at which women exercised the right of suffrage was held yesterday, with the result that all political calculations were upset. The struggle was chiefly over the Us ail question.

The government party favored protectlou, and the opposition supitorted free trade, while the third I arty iu liiiKirtiiiice, the Labor party, greed to sink the question of fiscal difference with a view to securiug the balance of ower, which it virtually held in the Inst parliament. The women voters were excellently organized aud cast a heavy ballot almost exclusively In support of the labor ticket regardless of other considerations, the result being that the Labor party won many seats mainly from the protectionists in districts where the three parties contested. The feat tu of the results I the remarkable success of the labor vote ia Victoria, where at the last election the Laborltcs were badly beaten. The returns are as yet incomplete. dltionnl compensation was expressly forbidden by law and that It was i nlled "expenses" to evade this prohibition.

Further Probing Recommended. In conclusion the commlttco makes the following recommendations: Kirst. That thorough Investigation ordered. If It has not liecn already ordered tu) of the adralnistrnUon of the Washington puslofhce. (hi of the administration of the New York posloftlee and c) of the administration nf the oltl of the Ip st assistant Hwtmuster general within the past three years.

It Is probable that this recommendation has leen already in great put nnd perhaps altogether nnlli liMted by the action nf the present postmaster general; but. as we are not at the moment of preparing this report fully Informed as to the seoe the departmental Inquiry now for several mouths in progress under his orders, we venture to submit It. Wo have Iwen very favorably impti ssed by the teal, fidelity nnd Intelligence nf the post Itlce Inspectors and ile. in them liillv competent under the supi rvlsloii of the fourth ussistant tHislninsti general to conduct such an Investigation ns Is here suggested. Second Ths a caiefully chosen, small commission be appointed by the president to report a plan whereby the work of the iittleers of the comptroller and of the sever.

I auditors may be removed from all political, personal or other extraneous Influences. The full report of Fourth Assistant Postmaster C.eiierHl Bristow Is also made public and reveals many facts not contained In the abstract recently published. inc use oi Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription by expectant mothers gives them health and strength to give their children. It nourishes the nerves.

TMe Minnie Healy Caa Again. Helena. Dec. 17. The famous Minute Healy copper mlue case is again before the state supreme court in another phase, this tlmoou an application for an Injunction to prevent F.

Augustus Holme from working the property pending a final adjudication as to the ownership of (he mine. Sensational affidavit prepared by the Amalgamated Copper company charge Helnse with having already extracted $400,000 worth of ore, and they allege that if llclnae la not restrained from further operations be wilt, in a great measure, exhaust the ore bodies of the Minnie Haaly. The court Issued an order to show cause, returnable next Saturday. strengthens the body ml jives great so that niuM nlar strength and elasticity, the baby's advent it practically Doinli practically Settlement Provide Far Purchase ol 401,000 Aer Held by the Friars at One half the Figure, Originally Asked. Manila, Dec.

IT. An agreement has been reached by Governor Taft and the friars providing for Uie settlement of the friar "luud question." The Hc hns given bis approval of the terms of the sett lenient and the approval of the war department Is awaited. The settlement provkbn for the purchase nf 4O3.000 acres, comprising till the agricultural lands and hording of tV frinrs, with the exception of acres. Including a farm near, Manila, which bus Irccn sold to a rnllroud company, mid ulso one sugar plantation. The prlii" agreed tiron Is 7.i"o.tsNI.

The friars orlgliiHlly asked 1Visi.hoo. tioveriuir Taft offered them fA.iMMiU. Under the Hpnulsb regime In the riitllpiuw the htanlu friar attalued great power aud lii many parts of the) Islands were practically the rulers, being the only representatives of authori I lint been using Dr. Pierce's F.vorite Pre. rrintioa, and can say it i.

just what vm adver Use it to tie. snd can chrrrlully recommend it write. Mrs. Victor 1 H.dm, of Riley klli I began taking tt just In month, before habr rime ana btae ClcV.b? 'w attended mr Hid I did bout si well a any one he hud urea las I tick only about three hours), and alo that your Favorite Prvarrintioa was the one patent mrdieine' which he did have laith in We now have a darling baby bov. Mrona and health, who weighed nine pound when born (July mth).

Dunug month be has aained three and one halt pouoriv "I'uvorite Preacription" make weak women strong, tick women well. Accept no substitute for the medicine which Planter Murdered Fee Money. 8hreveort, Dec 17. J. L.

Wat kins, a prominent Red river planter and merchant, has been shot and killed by his negro driver, George Manuel. The killing occurred near Oouabatta, Bigamy Charges After Twenty Year. Lcomiustei'. Dec. 17.

John H. Willis, aged sixty six, a Vetera of the civil war, wus arrested here on a war notion Piog 'ddJ8 Useful as well as Ornamental Articles suitable Tor CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Open Evening until Christmas GLOBE WAnEUOUSE, Pitlston. aud robbery was the motive for rant alleging bigamy. Willis say bis La the crime.

Mr. Watklna was on but works wonders for weak women. The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, a book containing 1008 pages, is given away. Send one cent sumps for expense of mailing only, for the book in paper covert, or 31 stamps for the volume bound in cloth. Address Dr.

i.aH inaBqo ami PV ainao 01 'W uj 'Mini of "OX oi uwui 10J89J s.iaouSv MCI 0 usnoq 'no)da uo.i 'J0A qilnojq) tuuvqD vsaqi isof noX ai; 'iiuoiom jo opiJd q) 'aotxarriaioj pa edn Xqny first wife ran away tweuty seven year ago. He waited tweuty years, then married again. Wife No. 1 I now In Haverhill and la understood to have furnished tbe Information that caused the arrest way to make a large deposit In the bank when killed. The negro poured a load of buckshot Into Mr.

Watklns bead and then took poatwMton of a bag ty with whom the native came Into contact. Those friars In the course of time acquired a largo proportion the beat lands in the Philippine. The revolution agalnatjipaln, which was In pcoa of silver and escaped..