Pittston Gazette

              IT' t. 1 CO J trw A "D ) WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18W 53(1 YliAK. 1 DAILY EBr. by THKO. BART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1903. TWO CENTS A CO*Y. f ft P A H MS FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f u L 8CHWAB AND FRANCIS HOME PARKE SAYS PENNELL DID IT MEMPHIS IN MORE PERIL. PANAMA CANAL TREATY RATIFIED B&R THIS WEEK'S Notable Anlvnln nt K»w YorU on the Mluliifppl Still Rifling nnd Greater Kronprlm Wllhelm. Memphis, Tenn., March 18.—The flood sitmition in the portion of the Missis-, sippi valley contiguous to Memphis is extremely critical. A veritable sea exists in the St. Francis and Mississippi river basins in Arkansas, extending from one completely to the other. In«ind«itlon Feared. Spctial New York, Marcji 18— As Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel corporation, sto4*l on the deck of the steumer Kronprinz Wllhelm,, his tall hat on the back of his head and an Infectious smile on his face lie looked as if his six mouths' visit to Europe had obtained for him what he had desired from it. He appeared to be in the best of health and spirits. lie walked with the springiness of youth and had a smiling greeting for the many friends who had gathered to meet him. To all he gave assurances that he was In excellent health. Burdick's Partner Sure of Dead Man's Guilt. Only Five Senators Cast Negative Votes. Price List. S&ost ZPat. Jifour $4.50 {Potatoes, 6u - 70c A sale of Boys' anil Girls' School Stockings. One case of Fast Black Ilibbed Stockings, with double knees, spliced heel and toe and double soles, made of the strongest Maco yarn, and in all sizes, from 0 to 10 inches, Paper is Now With President. Through this territory the St Louis aed Sail Francisco railroad runs, but all trains have been abandoned on tills line, and no assistance can be rendered by the railroad, its tracks being under water near Marlon, Ark. At this latter point telegraph connections still exist to Memphis, and reports are far from encouraging. TESTIMONY SENSATIONAL NO AMENDMENTS TO IT S&est S&'hJ&lour 70c iSyySjStr/ct/y /rosA 20c 3 Cans Corn - 25c Declares That Burdick Had Told Him Long Fight Over at Last—Democratic J2I-2c {Pair - That Pennell Had Threatened to Substitute for Article Four Re- 3 Cans {Peas 25c HANDED OVER BY GRAY AND WRIGHT In the party with Sir. Schwab on the steamer were Mrs. Schwab, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schwab, Mr. Schwab's parents, who live at Braddock?|Pa.; his sister, Miss Gertrude Schwab of Pittsburg, and Mrs. M. E. Kinsey, the mother of Mrs. Schwab. Kill Himself and Mrs. Burdick if The town is flooded, and citizens are using skiffs as their only means of travel. Refugees from the adjacent territory are podring into Marlon each hour, asking that boats be sent to the rescue of others. There is no means of reaching them except by moking a breach In the levee near Memphis, and this may be done if conditions show no Improvement. jected 51 to 27—Provisions of the Divorce Suit Was Not Dropped. Compact. XJomatoeSt 3 lb can JOc Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c Finnan Haddies, 13c, two for 25 3,475 yards of Embroidery, from 1 to 3 inches wide, at 5c per yard. Buffalo, March 18.—Boldly and to the great astonishment of every one in the courtroom Charles S. Parke at the Burdlck inquest declared that in his opinion Arthur It. Pennell or a hired assassin murdered Edwin L. Burdick. Washington, March 18.—By a vote of 73 to 5 the senate ratified the canal treaty with Colombia in exactly the form in which it was negotiated by Secretory Huy and Senor Herran. The senators voting against the treaty were Messrs. Morgan and Pettus of Alabama, Martin and Daniel of Virginia and Teller of Colorado, all Democrats. Six senators were paired. Ladies' Plain Black Cotton Hose with white feet, worth 20 cents, special price |2£c per pair. Decision Has Not Ye! Been An Echo off Saxony'i Scandal. BRENNAN i ROBERTS, Dresden, March 18.—The king of Saxony has written an open letter to ills people, thanking them with his whole heart for the proof of their sympathy with him in the "recent sad misfortune'' which has befallen himself and his family. Mr. Parke stated that his opinion was based both on knowledge and supposition and chiefly upon the belief that Pennell, above all others, had the strongest motive for wishing Mr. Burdick out of the way. Without tangible evidence pointing to some one else, he averred, his coniidence in the guilt of Pennell could not be shaken. Splendid Values in Made Public. It is estimnted that several hundred persons are surrounded by the water In the flooded Arkansas territory. The amount of live stock lost Is hea'y-. The negroes at Marlon are frighte!*J and have congregated at the railway station and in the cabins of the village and refuse to work. 42 North Malu Street, TJow 'Dress Soods IVNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones The vote was taken after eight hours of speecliinaking, Interspersed with action on Senator Morgan's amendments, all of which were votetl down In a block. All arguments, made Senator Morgan and others, that '*e United States was committing a blunder in permitting Colombia to retain sovereignty over the canal strip went unheeded. The treaty will now go to the Colombian congress, which is assembling to consider It. Our display of Fine Wash Goods, and Ladies' Shirt Waists cannot be excelled, and all at very PRESIDENT WILL EXAMINE IT FIRST FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 1H ? ? New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Mr. Parke was Mr. Burdlek's business partner and was familiar with his troubles and bis worries. Repeatedly after tlie crime was committed lie asserted that Mr. Burdlck was lured Into a compromising situation by a woman and then slain by the man who bad employed her. Never, even among his close friends, did lie mention the name of Penned till called to the stand at the Inquest, and when he did, In a Urni voice and with great deliberation, lie caused a sensation which for several minutes disturbed the tranquillity of the Inquiry. moderate prices. New Orleans, March 18.—The flood situation shows 110 matprlal change on the lower Mississippi beyond n continued rise in the river. The crevasse at Bougcrc, in the lower end Of Concordia parish, will not change the situation. The water will Boon llnd Its way back to the Mississippi. The break two miles below Bohemia, which Is fifty miles below New Orleans, on the east bank, Is of no importance. It is now 250 feet wide and about 4 feet deep. The water is running back into the gulf. Flood Situation at New Orlean*, Prime Rib Roast Boiling Meat -T 12c 5c PEOPLE S STORE Roosevelt Dines the Members of the Strike Commission at the White New York, March 18, 1903. Open. Clos. .125% 127% . 81% 81% . 97% 97% . 73% 72% . 40% 40% . 05% 00 . 92% 93% . .40% 46% . 24% 24% .169 169% . 44% 44% . 05 05 . 35% 36% . 67% 67% .121 121% .140% 140% .134% 134% . 26 26% . 27% 27% . 26% 26% .102% 102% . 20% 20% . 71% 71% . 30% 31% 130% 130% 142% 143 01% 01% 73 73 Sugar  Atchison ...... Atchison, pref..  Copper  Car & Foundry  Brooklyn Traction . B. & O.  dies. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C., M. & St. P  C., It. I. & P  Col. F. & I  15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Soon after the senate went into executive session over the canal treaty Senator Money oiTered the substitute for the fourth article of the treaty; which disavows any intention on the part of the Cnfted States to increase its territory at tlie expense of South or Central America. The Money substitute, which was agreed on by the Democratic caucus, reiterated, without mentioning Soutli or Central America, the doctrine of noninterference with the affairs of American republics and pledged this country to attempt no acquisition of Colombian territory. Democratic Proponnl Ilenten. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT House This Evening. Washington, March 18.—The report of the Anthracite Commission was signed this morning by the various members and at 10.30 was taken to the White House by Hon. George Gray, president of the commission, and Carroll D. Wright, recorder, and placed in the hands of President Roosevelt. It will not be made public until the President shall have had an opportunity to go over It carefully and send copies to President Mitchell and the representatives of the operators. As a compliment to the members of the commission and in appreciation of their work, the President will give them a dinner at the White House tonight. Secretary Cortelyou will also on Groceries, Shoes, Overalls, Hosiery, Underwear, Notions, Table and Floor Oil Cloths, Linoleums, &c. Have a Look! Pennell hud been his suspect from the start, he said. Pennell lind appealed time and time again to Burdlek to discontinue the divorce suit against Mrs. Burdlek. Pennell had promised to leave the city and had failed to do so. Pennell had threatened to kill Mrs. Burdlek and himself unless Burdlek relented. Pennell could have got a key to the Burdlek lionse lind he wished one. Findlay, O.. March 18.—A double tragedy occurred at the Opp House here as a result of a quarrel between Lewis Itoutson and his seventeen-yearold wife" Myrtle. Itoutson entered a room at the hotel which was tilled with guests at a masquerade party, lie tired three shots from a revolver, which scattered the crowd. He then walked up to his mother-in-law, Mrs. John Opp, and tired point blank at her, seriously wounding her, and afterward shot and fatally wounded his wife. Jealousy is the alleged cause of the shooting.  Shot Wife and Her Mother at Dance. AT OUR PRICES. Erie Eric, pref. ..... Louis. & Nash. . Manhattan El. . Met. Traction . Col. Southern . Am. L. O  Mexican Central P. O  Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,50 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs ;....$ | ,00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. " Chow Chow, 2 qts... Watch for our handbills, it will pay you to Speeches In support of the amendment were made by Senators Bacon, Teller, Daniel, Morgan, Bailey and others. Senators Spooner and Hoar replied, contending that there was practically no difference between the language of the amendment and that of the article as it stands. I'nder questioning from District Attorney Coatsworth Mr. Parke admitted that Dr. Marcy on the morning of the discovery of the murder had expressed n desire to have the ease reported as suicide; confessed that both lie and the physician had thoughtlessly blocked the Immediate Investigation which should follow the discovery of a grave crime and said that after duefthought lie had concluded that both he and Drj Marcy had acted Indiscreetly. lie qualified this admission by saying that no far as he was concerned he intended no hindrance to the authorities and desired In no way to divert suspicion from the guilty person or persons. read thom. 25 25 25 25 Uep. Steel Norfolk & Western N. Y.. O. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Reading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific ... Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific  U. S. Leather ..... S. F  % * Murphy & Joyce. The amendment was defeated, 50 to 27, a strict party vote. " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, choice,3 lbs... 20 25 25 25 ' Denver, March 18.—Governor Peabody has issued an order recalling the troops that were ordered to Colorado City March 3 on account of the smelter men's strike. Two days ago the governor sent his private secretary to Colorado City to investigate the situation, and It Is upon Ills recommendation that the troops are ordered home. Protests against the recall of the troops were made by a number of prominent men of Colorndo Springs and Colorado City, but the governor stated that he believed all danger of trouble over. Governor Peabody flecalla Troop*. Senator Daniel offered an amendment that tie treaty should not take effect until It had been approved by congress and under cover of It made an hour's speech, charging the Republicans with recklessness in rushing into sucli an enterprise. Cor. Main, Lambort & Seneca Sts. Phone be a guest. 31% 94% 32% 95 Recorder Wright announced this afternoon the report will be made public at his office on Saturday morning." " fancy .large, 2 lbs Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs 25 25 25 Yours, After several senators bad spoken on each side Senator Morgan surprised all by offering In u block the (ifty amendments which be hnd prepared, submitting them with the imrtions of the text of the treaty which he bad not changed as a substitute for the whole agreement. He did not demand a roil call, and the substitute was voted down viva voce. Flftr Amendment! Proposed. FOR CLEAN LINEN, Acme Laundry, FATALITIES DUE TO FOG. U. S. Rubber  U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Wabash, pref  Wabasli, com  Union Pacific  Union Pacific, pref Mr. Parke was the sensational witness of the inquest, but the real Interest of the day centered in Mrs. Gertrude Paine. /It wns she who was responsible for the presence In court of o crowd of fashionably clad women, of men prominent in social and business circles and others less prominent who had looked eagerly to get n glimpse of this handsome young woman whose name had so• frequently been linked with Mr. Burdlck's and whose photograph wns In the den when the murder was committed. Interest In Mm. Paine. Boots and Shoes. Three Men Lost Their Lives in Alle- gheny County This Morning. Pittsburg, March 18..;—John Mc- Knight and Albert Cornelius were instantly killed and William Bustler and John McGleavey probably fatally injured at the Sandusky street crossing of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, in Allegheny, this morning. The men were on a large furniture van. The accident was due to a dense fog. Another fatality due to fog occurred at Fifth avenue and Stevenson street, Pittsburg. Thomas A. Booth, a contractor, was killed by an electric car. You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. Fourteen Week* In the Ice, WEST PITTSTON, I'lctou, N. S., March 18.—The government steamers Minto and Stanley, which have been Imprisoned in nil lee pnek in the strnlt of Northumberland for fourteen weeks, have been towed in here. The Minto hns a broken propeller, and both steamers are considerably damaged. The release of the craft was unexpected, as early in the day they both seemed as firmly held as for weeks, and dynamite wits being used to make a channel for the Minto. The Ice pack disintegrated with little warning. 'Phone. THE WEATHER. The Alabama senator then made the final speech against the treaty, addressing the senate for an hour. Senator Cuiloin as chairman of the committee on foreign relations replied in behalf of the treaty. When hi- bad concluded, Senntor Frye put the question of ratifying the treaty, and the roll call was begun. Washington, March 18.—Fair tonight; Thursday, Increasing cloudiness. . Evans Bros. (jyruri/'s prices. Eight hour laws are Ignored by those tireless little workers—Dr. King's New LtTe Pills. Millions are always at work, night and day, curing indigestion, biliousness, constipation, sick headache and all stomach, liver and bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, sate, sure. Only 25c at W. C. Price's and J. H. Houck's, Pittston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. Working Overtime. 4G S. Main St. Pittston. She told of her relations with Burdick, of her meetings with him mid her telephone with him. Frequently it was with u show of deep embarrassment. Announcement of the result, which commits the United States to one of the greatest engineering and financial projects of recent times, was received without demonstration. Pillsburv's Flour. $5 00 For WEDDINGS E|nwArc I For FUNERALS a SERIOUS TROLLEY ACCIDENT. Best Pat. Flour 4 50 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B-CMKNTER,(uter st. ehter ioii In detail she rehearsed the telephone conversation she bad with him on the duy before the murder was discovered. Her story differed from neither of the stories she has told heretofore except in slight detuil. Miner* Reject Operator*' Offer, Best Family Flour 20 lbs. Gr. Sugar.. 21 lbs. A Sugar... 4 25 1 00 1 00 Fifteen Persons Seriously Injured in a Collision Near Tamaqua. Altoonn. Pa., March 18.—Operators of bituminous district No. 2 submitted their ultimatum to the miners. It was briefly au offer of an increase of 12% per cent for pick mining, an increase of 14 per cent for machine mining and a nine hour duy at $2.70 per day for drivers, other mine laborers to receive a proportionate increase. The miners immediately went into executive session to consider the offer and promptly rejected it, being In session only a few minutes. Tamaqua, March 18.—Two trolley cars on the Schuylkill traction line came together in a terrific impact this morning. Both cars were demolished. The motorman and 15 passengers were seriously injured and some of them are likely to die. The treaty as ratified gives the United States exclusive right for 100 years, renewable at the option of the United States, to complete the I'aiiHmu canal, maintain, protect and operate it. What the Treaty Provides. 22 lbs. Br. Sugar 1 00 Herring, iDer lb  Haddbck, iDer lb  No. 1 Mackerel, per lb..., Canned Salmon, red, 2 for Columbia River, 3 fcr  Columbia River, J  Soused Mackerel  2 Soused Mackerel  Pickled Salmon 05 05 15 BERWICK. The estrangement between the Burdicks hud been explained to Mrs. l'aine by Mr. Burdick. and he had told her, even after the divorce suit was started, that if l'ennell would marry Mrs. Burdick he would forgive him for everything and would permit Mrs. Burdick to linvc the childreu six months every year. Scranton Business College. Building: and Remodeling Sale. The great Berwick Store Co. telephoned for two young men bookkeepers. Sent Jesse Lacoe and llomer Hand. It also gives the United States "the use and control of a zone of territory three miles wide on each side of the canal." The United States recognizes the sovereignty of Colombia over the isthmus. Colombia agrees not to cede or lease naval stations or military posts within the department of Panama to any foreign government. Confesses Crime Before Execution. Halifax, N. S., March 18.—Syon Azuballcy, an Assyrian, 22 years old, was hanged at Windsor early thi Too little room now for our large stock and more coming. We are making additions. Carpenters :we now at work. But they  space to handle timlwrs. We offer these unusual values to get the goods out of the way. A lot more like them. Best Ice Cream in the City. Leave your order at Codekas', 71 N, 3 cans corn morning for the murder of Lyon Lin Mr. Burdick bad also told Mrs. Paine that Pennell's duplicity grieved hiui the deepef beeuuse he had come into his home in the guise of friendship. Oonld'a Landicape Gardener Dead. No. 1 Tomatoes  Early June Peas  Lemons, per doz  Oranges, per doz Fresh Eggs, ]Der doz 3 bottles Catsup.... Heinz's Catsup  3 cans Milk  Dr. Hand's Milk.... Eagle Milk  (lore, aged 16 years. Asuballey eon' fcssed Ills crime last night, and this morning wont to the scaffold with great fear and trembling, and had to 'be assisted while the noose was being adjusted. The crime for which he |Daid the penalty was committed last October.Main New York, March 18.—David Koulls. a noted authority on curling and golf and the landscape gardener of Georgian Court, the mngulticent estate of (ieorge J. Gould ut N. J., and his wife, Elizabeth A. Koulls, died within a day of eucli other at their home in this city. Each was sixty-nine years old. Mr. Foulls died of pleurisy, "from which he bad suffered for a great part of the winter. Ills wife died from paralysis.  Nice Bulter, 26c. Giles, The treaty relieves the canal from taxes of any kind, pmuits immigration of workmen, authorizes the United States to preserve order and discipline on the canal and railroad, declares the cunal neutral In perpetuity, gives Colombia the right of free transportation for its vessels, wipes out all anterior concessions and transfers to the United States Colombia's interest in the new Panama Canal compuny and in -the Panama railroad. What's In a Name? Questioned us to her whereabout on the night of the murder, Mrs. Paine said that she was at liouie. Mr. Coatsworth pressed her with questions along this line, but did not shake her story. Everything is In the name when It comes to Witch Ilazel Salve. E. C. BoWItt & Co., of Chicago, discovered, sonic years ago, how to make a salve from Witch llazcl that is a specific for piles. For blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, eczema, burns, cuts, bruises-and all skin diseases. DeWitt's Salve lias no equal. Tills lias given rise to numerous worthless counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's—the genuine.—Tl'os. J. Yates. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers 8c Ladies' Kid Gloves, black and all .colors, reuulai; $1 kind; our special price (it)e. Boys' Black and White Striped Shirts, the 25c kind, now 19c. Ladies' Black Mercerized Underskirts, worth 75c; sale jDrice 50c. 1 lot lace curtains, 2J yards long by 35 inches wide; the 75c kind, special price 45c. 1 lot children's Handkerchiefs, the 3c kind, here for lc. I'ollee Have Another Sunpect Largest Elephant Dies at Sea. It is u curious fact that while many have directed suspicion at Pennell since his death the police, who would be expected to do so tlrst, have drawn away from him. They do not believe he murdered Mr. Burdick, although they still admit that possibly he wus In some way connected with the crime. They have another suspect, and from District Attorney Coatsworth's questioning it is easy to know who it Is. New York, March 18.—Elephant Jingo, said to be larger than Jumbo, recently bought ill London by Bostock, for exhibition in this country, died on March 12 on board the White Star Liner Georgic on the passage from Liverpool to New York and was burled at sea. From the time of sailing. Jingo fretted and pined away. He was 22 years old and weighed six tons, and was 12 feet high. He was valued at $61),000, at which figure he was insured for sea risk. William Drury, Gold Medal Milk Hirdern Myers A*aln Earapn. Elmlru, N. Y., March 18.—Edward Myers, or Trolnkle, the murderer of Mrs. (ieorge Payne of Trowbridge, Pa., has again eluded his pursuers und has escaped from Brills swamp, four utiles from Iloncsdale, Pa., where he took refuge Monday night after being pursued there by armed men. Colombia agrees to provide armed forces for the protection of the canal if necessary. In the event of her Inability to do so the United States is authorized to employ such forces as may be necessary.THE LEADING GROCER. T. A. DURKIN. To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 25c. Boys' 3 -piece, all wool Cashmere Suits, assorted styles, bitf value $1.50. Pressing along the lines adopted at the beginning of the Inquest, the district attorney endeavored to show through all the witnesses who might be in u position to know that between Mrs. Hull and Mr. Burdick there was harsh feeling. By Mr. Parke he tried to show that Mrs. Hull was insincere In her display of respect for Mr. Burdick and that ns a matter of fact the two had quarreled repeatedly. The United States agrees to begin the main work within two years and to open the canal for passage within fourteen years. For the rights and privileges secured by the treaty the Unites! States agrees to pay Colombia $10,000,- 000 In gold when ratifications of the treaty are exchanged and $230,000 annually after the first nine years. Best Patent Flour B-W Flour, per sack Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per iDeck.... Apples, per bushel.. Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1$ lbs Georges Codfish, per lb  Cromatory Bloaters, doz.... Evaporated Apricots, per lb.. Evaporated Peaches, iDer lb... Gilt Edge Creamery and Dairy Butter  Dairy Butter  Eggs  Chase & Sanborn's Best blend Coffee, 36c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & S. Teas, from. ..30c to 70c lb. $4.50 .70 .70 .25 .55 Cleveland. O., March 18.—lion. Tom L. Johnson, who has been renominated by the Democrats for a second term as mayor, has Issued a formal challenge to Ilarvey D. Goulder. his opponent, for a series of debates as the best method of making known their respective views on ideal issues to the voters. Johimoii Challenge* Goulder. 1 lot large Cotton Butts, beat quality, 5c. Pope's Condition Causes Alarm. Danger of Colds and Grip, Ha uiiuer Handles, assorted sizes, lc._ Rome, March 18.—The Pope is again prostrated, and the reception of even most intimate associates has been suspended until he recovers. Grave alarm is felt in Vatican circles as to the effect of repeated collapses. The greatest danger from colds and grip is resulting in pneumonia. If reasonable care Is used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for those diseases we have yet to learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it is a certain preventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure a cold or an attack of the grip in less time than any other treatment. Iti is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. 1 lot Men's Fancy Shirts with detachable cuffs, a little soiled, worth 75c and $1; yonr choice 25c. One lot of striped Madras, tho 8c kind, sale price 5c. Under the contract drawn between Attorney General Knox and the Panama Canal company the latter will receive $40,000,000 In a lump sum upon the exchange of ratifications. Mr. Parke declured that Mr. Burdick alwayB spoke lovingly and respectfully of bis mother-in-law, and Mrs. Puinc said pructically the same thing. All efforts on the part of the authorities to prove that there was anything but the best of feeling between the two kave failed, but the district attorney by bis Innuendoes gives one to Infer that he lias much up his sleeve. Practice March For Militia. .28 .25 .24 Best Table Oil Cloth, 16£c. 1 lot Brooms, 80c kind 23c. Good Laundry Soap, 3  cakes 5c. Buffalo, March 18.—The Burdick inquest has been postponed until next Mbnday at 2 p. m., on account of District Attorney Coatesworth's hoarseness.Burdick Inquest Postponed, Schenectady, N. Y., March 18.—It has been decided by national guard authorities that the Third brigade shall hold a practice march between this city and Albany next June, lasting eight days. Four thousand men will be involved, and the event will he the first of Its kind ever held in the state. Don't Want ■ Caraeale Library. Little Falls, N. Y.. March 18.—The taxpayers of the village of Frankfort have voted down a proposition to expend $1,000 annually to maintain a $10,000 library offered by Andrew Carnegie. The MAGNET Early rose seed potatoes. Giles. Special Inducement to Cash Purchamera 37 S. Main St, Pitta ton.