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a i T ,53d YEAR. ISBES^?8^ lflfto LBT 1ML P1TTST0N, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1903. 8 PAGES. DISASTROUS FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA STILL FIGHTING FOREST FIRES DEhVI8HEfc DEFEATED. FROZEN TO DEATH IN MAY A Gnat Bargain Salt af RATE8 CUT HEAVILY. STERLING.... SILVER.. NOTTINGHAM LACE Great Northern Reduces Tariff to Pnitet Sound Point*. Mad Mollab'K roKM Lost 300 In Fight With Afejruliilui. Chicago, May 20.—The reduction in com modify rates between the Atlantic coast and Puget sound points recently ordered by James J. Hill of the Great Northern rnilrond for the benefit of small dealers on the north Pnclflc coast is of mufch greater importance than was at first supposed. Tariffs received here show a large reduction on more than 500 coast commodities. Formerly the rate on canned corn, one of the heaviest commodities shipped to Seattle and Washington common points, was 05 cents a hundred pounds from the Atlantic coast, and from the Missouri river it was 85 cents. The new rate makes a flat tariff of 75 cents for canned corn from both the Atlantic coast and the Missouri river markets. London, May J!0.—An official dispatch received here states that the Abyssinian force which Is operating against the Mad Molluh was attacked at Burhllll by 1,100 dervishes. Severe hand to hand lighting followed, and nfter forty-live minutes the were driven off. The dervlshe™ost 300 killed and two wounded, while the Abyssinian casualties were twenty-one killed and ten wounded. CURTAINS Armory of the First'Hegl- Milllonaire Rockefeller's Great Preserve Threatened Montana Herders & Flocks Perish in Snowstorm. ment Gutted. 59c Nottingham Laco Curtains At per pair 46c 75c Nottingham Lace Cnrtains At per pair 65c $1.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair 85c A large assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and auni versary gifts. We invite your inspection. FLAMES KEPT FROM STORE THREE WEEKS OF VIGILANCE PROPERTY L088 $5,000,000 The defeat of the Mad Mollah's dervishes is the first blow struck by the Abyssinian contingent which Is co-operating with Brigadier General Man/ nine's advance. Only the Desperate Efforts of Flremfcn Ninety Per Cent, of the 8heep on Some Brother of Standard Oil King Has Ranges Perish in the Terrific Three $1.25 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.00 $1.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.35 $2.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.75 $2.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $2.15 $3.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $2.50 $4.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $3.50 $5.00 Nottingham Laco Curtains At per pair $4.25 Prevented an Explosion—Civil War Personally Directed Work of Sav- Days' Blizzard—A Herd of Cattle Trophies and Relics Saved by an Ing Adirondack Estate of One Hun- The Abysslnlans number 10,000, are mostly armed with modern weapons and are accompanied by some British officers. The scene of the Burrilli flght Is 120 mlleS) southwest of the scene of the disaster to the British force under Colonel Plunkett on April 17, when the colonel, all the British officers and practically his entire force of 170 men were annihilated by the dervishes, and Is 200 miles from General Manning's Insurance Patrol. dred Thousand Acres From Ruin. Found Dead. H. G. SHupp Philadelphia, May 20.—Two fires of mysterious origin this morning gutted the interior of the First Regiment armory and only the most desperate efforts of the firemen prevented the fire from reaching the general ammunition stores and causing an explosion which would wreck the building. The quarters of the famous Old Guard were gutted, but their Civil War trophies and relics were saved by an insurance patrol. One fireman, Charles Margls, was overcome by smoko and taken to a hospital. Great Falls, Mont., May 20. — The heaviest cattle and sheep loss In the history of Montana, the damage of which will be $5,000,000, has been civdsed by the terrible snowstorm has been raging for the past three days. Small dealers frequently wish to order from eastern markets in less than carload lots, and In the new tariff, put in for their benefit, there is a great saving allowed. For instance, on corn sirup, glucose, molasses, etc., the tariff formerly was $1.70 flat a hundred pounds from ail eastern and central markets. The new schedule puts a graded rate nB follows: Paul Smith's, N. Y„ May 20.-WI1- llam Rockefeller, tbe multimillionaire nnd brother of John D. Rockefeller, the Stnndard Oil magnate, is working harder than any laborer in his employ to put out the forest fires which surround his camp at Bay Pond. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. present quarters_at BoUotle. In Home sections fully 00 per cent of the sheep on the ranges have perished. Three herders at least have wandered away In the blinding storm and have been frozen to death. An aged herder employed at Tortage was lost Sunday. Two more In the Shelby Junction country employed by the Ploweree Cattle coinpasy are missing, and there la no hope that they can be found alive. B A K Ills face covered with soot and dirt and his clothing burned from sparks, Mr. Rockefeller, is personally directing his men fiTtheir efforts to get the Are under control. With tWQ of Ills head guides, he helped pump a hand car over the tracks of the New York and Ottawa railroad in an effort to head off the fire and prevent It crossing the railroad tracks and entering the forests on the southern and western sides of his park. Ubertall, where the Mad Mollah Is now reported "to be, is twenty miles from Oerlogubl, where under the original plan the British and Abyssinian columns should have met. From New York and Atlantic coast po|nts, $1.40; nttsburg to Chicago, $1.35; from Chicago, $1.25; Mississippi river points, $1.20, and Missouri river points, $1.10. HAMMOCKS Get your Hammocks here. We are showing a complete line of Hammocks in onr Basement Department TERRIFIC ELECTRIC STORM, BIG TROLLEY COMBINE. Price Us#. Harriman Undergoes Operation. Ruu and Andrews Mm Halt* In Herders have abandoned their flocks on every hand and fled for safety tCJ the settlements and ranches. Nothing like the fury of this storm has ever before been witnessed in northern Mon- Much Damage Wrought by Lightning in New England State. Boston, May 20.—In a terrific thunder storm which swept over Massachusetts yesterday, two men met death by lightning and many suffered from shocks, vhile considerable damage was done to property. At South Fiamlnghamy two Italians, section hands on the Consolidated railroad, who sought refuge from the storm under a tree, were found dead, having /been struck by the fiery element. In / Fall River, one house was struck ' twice and five persons shocked. In Walthall, St. Mary's church was struck and damaged. In several towns on Cape Cod many buildings were seriously damaged by the storm. The lightning was terrific, railroad ties be. Ing splintered and the telegraph and telephone service greatly crippled. New York, May 20.—Edward H. Harriman wa*s operated on for appendicitis this morning and the operation was most successful. At Hotel Netherlands, where it was performed, it was reported that Harriman suffered but little from shock and rallied quickly from the effects of the ether. Pr. Bull, who performed the operation, is highly delighted with the result. He said Harriman would recover quickly. Clevetand. Best Patent Floor $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE No man In his hire Is swinging an ax with more vigor or beating out the flre In the underbrush with as much energy as Mr. Rockefeller himself. Cleveland, C., May 20.—After negotiations carried on for many months with a view to consolidating the two big street railway 'companies of this city an agreement has been reached at a conference between President M. A. Hanna of the Cleveland City Railway company and President Horace Andrews of the Cleveland Electric Hallway company which will result in the amalgoinatlon of their interests and the placing of every line operated under one management. Onion Sets, pet quart... , .05 Bermuda Onions, quart ' v 15 South Main St., Pittston. - ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. tana. Peanut Butter Con Mushrooms.... All the men about his private pnrk. Including carpenters, guides, laborers and hostlers, have been organized by Mr. Rockefeller into flre patrols, and he personally makes the rounds to see that these men are attending to their duties. Of a consignment of 000 cattle bound from Havre all but Ave were found frozen stiff. Losses are reported on every hand, and this district will feel the effects of the losses for years. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS Lawn Grass Seed., . .25 Serious Forest Fires. The forests arc burning on nearly all sides of the Rockefeller camp, ranging from a mile to three miles from It. Somo of the fires which were carried from the Rockefeller camp have approached to within three miles of the St. Regis lakes nnd there held In check by flro fighters who are working night and day. Mont Pelee Committee Reports, Washington, May 20.—The committee appointed by the president and the other committees formed to raise funds for the relief of the sufferers by the Mont Pelee eruptions have completed their work. Announcement is mad9 that of the $15.7,000 collected only $73,- 000 has been expended and that. It Is not considered expedient to disburse the remainder. President Roosevelt has suggested that the funds still on hand be sent to Governor Taft in the Philippines for relief work there, and the committee announces that this suggestion may be followed or contributors may have the remainder of their subscriptions returned to them. GROCERS Boat Patont Flour $450 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.16 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, per bu 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .Cr Onion Sets, per Ballston, N. Y„ May 20.—Forest fires are raging on Class Factory mountain, west of here. A large glass factory and many houses are In danger. Forty men are trying to check the blaze. The name of the new company has not been selected as yet, but It Is understood that It will have a capitalization of not less than $23,500,000. Senator Hanna will, it is said, be the chairman of the board of directors, while Horace E. Andrews will be named as president. The consolidated company will lssne universal transfers. It Is said, but there will probably be no reduction In fare, as originally proposed by the promoters of the big deal. Now Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Ml i MEITS. «2 North Matm Sfr+mt, THE WEATHER. oi o Lawn Seed, per 1L Washington, May 20.—Fair tonight nnd not so warm; Thursday, fair. ISTNaxt to Kagle BoteL Both phones .... 2.15 INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CUBA. Hur Township* Ablut. Clover Seed Timothy Seed, per bu ri _i /' 7.75 A Card. Olens Falls, N. Y., May 20.—Reports received at the offices of the lumber companies here who are heavy Adirondack landholders say that the conditions throughout the woods Is critical by reason of the extended drought. There 1* hardly a township in the heavily wooded sections of Warren, Hamilton and Essex which is not ablaze. One of the worst fires that has been reported so far this season has started on Baird mountain, northeast of Luzerne, and has already burued over a tract of country six miles long and a mile wide. Wo carry a full lino of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, oarly potatoes snob as Early Hose, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings First Anniversary of the Republic Cel- We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 60- cent bottle ot Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it falls to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 26cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. The Cleveland Electric Railway company has a capital CfC $13,000,000 and 13*1 miles of track. Tbe Cleveland City Railway company has an authorised c%pltal of $9,000,000, with eightysix miles of track. MURPHY & JOYCE. Havana, May 20.—Cuba is today cel. ebratlng her first anniversary as an independent nation. Havana is crowded with visitors. The day opened here with the national salute from Morro Castle at sunrise. The day's programme includes demonstrations unparalleled In the history of the island. Perhaps the chief among these will bo a parade, In which 10,000 men, soldiers, firrmefi and members of civic societies participate. Prrtldent Palma is receiving visitors and congratulatory messages all day. ebrated With Much Pomp Today. Wreck Cua«4 br Imtollrlila. Moncton, if. p., May 30.—The government has dismissed Engineer Nelson Copeland, a conductor, and another employee of the Intercolonial railway, a» they were largely responsible for the collision between Copeland's train, a fast freight, and a Canadian Ppciflc express at Windsor Junction. In the wreck half a dozen persons were killed, a dozen Injured and twenty-five cars destroyed. The official Investigation attributes the mistake to the use of intoxicating liquor, and it is understood prosecution against Copeland has been ordered. On account of the ttomagfe dBtte to our shoe slock by burglars on Thursday Night, EVANS BROS J, H. Houck. J. F. Kane. Wm. C. Price. Chas. Waters. C. D. Stroh. Tried to PoIbom Jett. BOOTS AND SHOES Winchester, Ky., May 20.—It has ju«t been disclosed that an attempt to poison Curtis Jett, suspected of shooting Judge Mnrcuin, was made at the Jail here last Sunday. A stranger appeared at the Jail and nsked to see Jett. He was admitted by Jailer Boone, who remained with him. Jett did not recognize the man, who talked to him quite familiarly. After awhile the stranger drew from his pocket a bottle of whisky and ofTered It to Jett, and Jailer Boone took the bottle from Jett's hand Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather o Caiahler Gonet Bank Cloned. $3.60 Southport, Conn., May 20.—The doors of the Southport National bank have been closed and a receiver appointed for the Institution ns a sequel to the disappearance of Us cashier, Oliver T. Sherwood, who has been missing from his home for a week. The nfTalrs of the bank are in such n confused condition at present that it Is Impossible to estimate exuetly the amount of Sherwood's alleged defalcation. Facts which have developed within the last twentyfour hours, however, It Is said, allow that It may reach $200,000. WE WILL SELL OUR SHOES 3.26 Kokomo, Ind„ May 20.—A dangerous soil Are is raging III Howard township, five miles east of Kokomo. The soil Is of black, peaty nature, from five to eleven feet deep. / In dry weather it Ignites spontaneously. Ten acres have been burned, leaving only a deep hole of ashes. There are thousands uf uuun Earth Burning Up. MASSACRE BLAME ON GOVERNOR. Shoes $3.00 to $8.50 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.60 Fugitives From Klshineff Say VonRa- AT A SACRIFICE We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shops, all oolors. See us when you want anything in the shoe line. Vienna, May 20.—Fugitives from Klslilneif who have arrived here place the blame for the massacre on Gov. VonRaben. The governor, they say, asked the loan of $40,000 from three wealthy Jews In order that he might have a Cossack guard. When they refup.ed to give the money ho permitted outrages to occur. These same Jews, the fugitives say, .secured their own safely by giving Von Raben $20,000 during the massacre. ben Permitted Outrages to Occur. of this character nnd these, with the growing crops, are threatened with destruction. The farmers arc fighting the flames by digging deep trenches. Jett protested, saying be wanted the whisky, and Jailer Boone refused to let him have It. The stranger soon left, showing signs of uneasiness. It has been found that the whisky contained poison, and It will be sent to the State college here for analysis. rtttsburg, May 20.—A fire which threatened to destroy the whole town of Glenshaw, along the Pittsburg and Western railroad, broke out In the plant of the Glenshaw Glass company. In addition to the total destruction of the plant where the are originated. It .also destroyed the plant of the Wlttmcr Brick company, the Jackson and Murray hotels and the residence of John H. Meyers, the handsomest In the town. The loss Is estimated at $100,000, with very little insurance. Fire In Pennsylvania Town. Come early and secure bargains. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. 44 and 46 S. Main Street St. Petersburg. May 20.—Serious disturbances have broken out in the province of Sara toff. The peasants are burning the residences of the landholders. These disturbances wore feared by the authorities, a#d the governor of Saratoff province has Issued a proclamation forbidding all public gatherings, warning the people against Interference with the police while in the execution of their duty and ordering crowds to disperse on the first summons of the police. Rnanlan r»DontD Illotlnir. All New York SnBer* Albany, N. Y., May 20.—George L Flanders, the first deputy commission er of agriculture, stutes that tht drought extends all over the state "Grass Is suffering," he added, "and the cereals put in this spring—corn wheat and oats—but I think the rye planted last fall is in good shape. Any contlnuanco of the drought would endanger the cereals I have mentioned and also vegetables, but I do not think the situation Is yet serious." ******* Jefferson City, Mo., May 20.—The verdicts in the cases of Julius Lehmann and H. A. Faulkner, former members of the St. Louis house of delegates, convicted of perjury In connection with the Suburban Street railway franchise deal and sentenced each to two years' Imprisonment in the penitentiary, have been reversed by the supreme court, and the cases were remanded to the St. Louis circuit court for new trials. Judge Guntt delivered the opinion, which was concurred In by all the Judges. New Trial For Boodlera. For WEDDINGS C|AWA.B I For ■ lOWBfS 1 Murphy & Joyce. RIVER BRIDGE COLLAPSES. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B4MKNTER,M"H ST. EXETER UN 200,213, 070 North Main Street. Both Phones Structure Across Susquehanna at Bing hamton Goes Down With Car. New Haven, Conn., May 20.—New Haven is practically without bread again today because of the detertnlnatlon of the master bakers not to bake any more breud until the strike of the Journeymen is settled. As there are only a few bakers who have signed the agreement, this city suffers for the want of bake shop product. The Journeymen bakers rcmuln firm in their stand for day work only. Hew Haven Without Bread. pittbton, PA Hlngliamton, N. Y., May 20.—A rock bottom bridge crossing the Susquehanna river In this city collapsed at 9 o'clock this morning, under the weight of an electric car. Seven of the eight people on the car were in Jured. As far as is known, none will die. For a number of years the bridge had been considered unsafe and such an accident as that of this morning has been often expected. (7\rurj/'s PRICES. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Baltimore, May 20.—A drought un precedented for May in Maryland If alarming the farmers and the proprietors of the large canning industries. In six weeks not a drop of rain has fallen in the great truck growing sections ol the eastern shore nnd the southern counties at a time when the berries and young vegetables need it most. Drought In Maryland. GOODS UNDER-PRICED New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Minors' Hank Iluilding. AT The Newport In Commiialon. MAGNET Now York. May 20, 1903. High. Low. Clos. 124 12214 122V6 Washington, May 20.—The gunboat Newport lias been placed in commission at the Boston navy yard and will he attached to the Caribbean squadron. commanded by Kear Admiral Coglilan. Commnnder Dlehl, who commanded the gunboat Marietta, which was the only United States warship In Venezuelan waters during the recent political crisis, is in command of the Newport, and most of the other officers and men associated with him on the Marietta ulso are attached to the Newport.Feed, all kinds.... Hay, long and cut. 3 cans Tomatoes.. 3 cans Corn Potatoes, per bu... Best Butter Full Cream Cheese Eggs, fresh Brooms, No. 7..... Compound Lard.,, Pure Lard Cottolene Lawn Grass Timothy Clover Seed Millet seed $1.15 THE .. 95c .. 25c .. 25c .. 75c ... 25c FATAL EXPLOSION IN SPAIN. Atchison ....7714 Atohisoll. pf 95% Brook, Trac .... 04% Sugar 74% 95% C2% 74% 95C/4 62% St. Louis, May 20.—Nathan Levin, president of the Hebrew bruileh of tlie Jefferson club, has been found guilty on fourteen out of sixteen counts on which he had been tried by a jury In the United States district court and sentenced to Ave years' imprisonment. The offense charged was violation of naturalization laws, and forty-seven other cases of the same nature are to be tried. Hebrew President Convicted, While they last we offer the following values. Many more like these. New goods every day. Ten Persons Killed and Fourteen In Jured in Fireworks Blaze. n. & 90% 40% 2 Hi 87% 39% 20% 8714 39% William* Won From Dartmouth. Hanover, N. H„ May 20,-Willlam* won the debate with Durtuiouth in the college church In supporting the affirmative of the proposition, "Resolved, that the best Industrial Interests of the United States demand tho absolute abolition of all customs duties materials and rough protU*Dffiof Iron and steel, such as pig iron, bar iron, rails and steel Ingots." Madrid, May 20.—A terrific explosion occurred today in the town of Reus,' Catalonia. A fire started in the fireworks factory early this morning, and after destroying one portion of the building, reached a point where a iurge amount of gunpowder was stored. The powder exploded with great force, destroying five buildings and killing It) persons and injuring 14. dies.' & Ohio .. C. & (J. Western St. Paul ... Itock l.-Oand 15G% 40% 153% 39 20 U 153% 39% 25c Good heavy hemp carpet, great 10c 12Jc value, at a yard 25c rag carjKit, closely woven, at ' 19o 14c I). & H L. & N 173% US'/* 113% 170 V 3 70% 113% 138 129% 1»7% 50% C8% 12c Man. El 138 V 137% . 1& . 2.15 .. 7.50 . 1.25 . 1.25 . 1.00 . 25c 20c straw matting, a yard... 12o Stair carpet, nice patterns, worth 20c, hero for 13Jo Floor oil cloth, choice patterns, at a yard . .24c 75c Lace Curtains, 2J yards Met. Trac Mo. Pacific 129% 109% 129 107% Yonnit Corbett Wins In Third. St. Louis, May 20.—Young Corbett easily disposed of Jack Keefe of East St. Louis here last night, knocking htm out in the third round. Keefe started out well and kept Young Corbett busy blocking In the first round. Corbett encouraged Keefe in the second round, going to the floor once. In the third Keefe sailed in with great determination. A right to the stomach and a left swing on the jaw by Corbett ended hostilities, Keefe being completely knocked out. Miners Dlarcgard Strike Order. So. Pacific .... Norf. & Western N. Y. Cent ral .. Uric 52 «9 Vi 49% BS% Charleston, W. Va„ May 20D—Notices have been iDostcd at all the mining operations in the New river and Loop creek field declaring a strike among the miners and calling upon all to cease work until the union demands shall be agreed to by the operators, but so far as can be ascertained the order is not largely obeyed at any place In the field. GREEK CURRANT CROP. 120 V 34 «C-D 733 124% 32% 27 124% 32% 27 12GV4 Raaalan Jew* Arrive. Hungarian grass seed Fodder Corn 3 cans Milk Eagle Milk Dr. Hand's Milk Imperial Cream Gold Medal New York, May 20.—The first of the army of 05,000 .lews being driven oui of Russia by persecution reached this country on the llolland-American Unei Staatendam. There were 1,342 of them. All were from the southern Russia provinces, from which they had been expelled practically by the edict of the war. Complete Monopoly Handed Over to British Syndicate. O. & W. ... Penna Pacific Mail Reading .... So. Ry Tenn. C. & 1. Leather .... Leather, pf. . Rubber Union Pacific U. P., pf. ... Wabash, pf. West. Union C. K. f Amal. Copper People's Gas S. S 27% 1211% 15c long, 35 inches wide 45c $2.50 ladies' walking skirt, nicely stitched .$1.26 Athens, May 20.—The negotiations which have been proceeding for some time between the Greek government and a Hritish syndicate, for the handing over to the latter a monopoly of the currant crop of the country, have been completed favorably to tho syndicate, and the convention will be signed today. 27% 48% 27% 27% 48% 27% 15c 12 J c 12£c nilcact Families Bnrned Ont, 39c ladies'1 percalo shirt waist, latest styles 25o u.i va 12% 94% 14% so 90 Chicago, May 20.—Twenty-five families were rendered homeless, nineteen buildings destroyed and nearly $200,000 property loss caused by a fire which started in a garbage box at Seminary avenue and Dunning street. Many persons barely escaped Injury In trylug to save furniture from their homes. Masonic Temple Bnrned. William Drury, 1 lot down cushions, large size, cheap at 25o 25c oiled opaque window shades at ..19o Paris, May 20.—Senor Raphael Mer chan, the first Cuban minister to Trance, Spain and Portugal, has presented his credentials to President Loubet. There was the usual exchange ot courtesies. The minister will make hit headquarters at Mtidrid. Ciban Minister In Part*, Bay City, Mich., May 20.—The Masonic temple has been destroyed by fire here, entailing a loss of (100,000, with only $40,000 insurance. A meeting of the Scottish Rite bodies of the city was In session at the time the fire stalled. It is believed the flames originated from the results of a severe electric storm that played huvol; with the wires In the building. THE LEABIN8 GROCER. Morgan to Build a Museum. 15c Men's Suspenders, good heavy web . ,8f Berlin. May 20.—J. Plerpont Morgan hns instructed his European agents to collect Immediately all the art works which he has purchased in Europe and which have been loaned to Continental museums. The works, according to Morgan's-orders, are to he sent to a museum to be erected In New York. They are valued at $500,000. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Orifinal and Only C3enulne. HUuidmrd Remedy, mM far Umn. /Lfl Jft 0(L 10t0+0 TealltnaeUW. LedlM.Mk DruffUt OHICHKITIR'R KNGLIHr )■ RED ftad tJold BMUllla bom, ae*l«l with W rlbtooa. Takono other. Kefto*' I / ft mmi IwMbIIibi A*l«« I nm»l.l. ffcUfclllM IB—I—1 ITt MalhHNMi%FiuLuR 25c Lair brushes, solodted bristles, rose wood back. lOo The MAGNET Schley In Trxaa, S. S„ pf First Steamer to Nome, El Taso, Tex., May 20. — Admiral Sell ley has arrived, here from Mexico. His trip through the republic was one continuous ovation on the part of the American colonies in the cities through which he passed. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry 17. S. Stool . U. S. Stefil, pf. Seattle, Wash., May 20.—The steamship Portland has put to sea for Nome, betas the first boat of the season to mrrj passengers sort*. . Full Line Picture Molding*. Pur-sell's Art Store, 108 N. Main St. 87 a Main 81, Pittoton,
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 20, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-05-20 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
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Language | English |
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Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, May 20, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-05-20 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19030520_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | a i T ,53d YEAR. ISBES^?8^ lflfto LBT 1ML P1TTST0N, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1903. 8 PAGES. DISASTROUS FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA STILL FIGHTING FOREST FIRES DEhVI8HEfc DEFEATED. FROZEN TO DEATH IN MAY A Gnat Bargain Salt af RATE8 CUT HEAVILY. STERLING.... SILVER.. NOTTINGHAM LACE Great Northern Reduces Tariff to Pnitet Sound Point*. Mad Mollab'K roKM Lost 300 In Fight With Afejruliilui. Chicago, May 20.—The reduction in com modify rates between the Atlantic coast and Puget sound points recently ordered by James J. Hill of the Great Northern rnilrond for the benefit of small dealers on the north Pnclflc coast is of mufch greater importance than was at first supposed. Tariffs received here show a large reduction on more than 500 coast commodities. Formerly the rate on canned corn, one of the heaviest commodities shipped to Seattle and Washington common points, was 05 cents a hundred pounds from the Atlantic coast, and from the Missouri river it was 85 cents. The new rate makes a flat tariff of 75 cents for canned corn from both the Atlantic coast and the Missouri river markets. London, May J!0.—An official dispatch received here states that the Abyssinian force which Is operating against the Mad Molluh was attacked at Burhllll by 1,100 dervishes. Severe hand to hand lighting followed, and nfter forty-live minutes the were driven off. The dervlshe™ost 300 killed and two wounded, while the Abyssinian casualties were twenty-one killed and ten wounded. CURTAINS Armory of the First'Hegl- Milllonaire Rockefeller's Great Preserve Threatened Montana Herders & Flocks Perish in Snowstorm. ment Gutted. 59c Nottingham Laco Curtains At per pair 46c 75c Nottingham Lace Cnrtains At per pair 65c $1.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair 85c A large assortment of new and beautiful goods, suitable for wedding and auni versary gifts. We invite your inspection. FLAMES KEPT FROM STORE THREE WEEKS OF VIGILANCE PROPERTY L088 $5,000,000 The defeat of the Mad Mollah's dervishes is the first blow struck by the Abyssinian contingent which Is co-operating with Brigadier General Man/ nine's advance. Only the Desperate Efforts of Flremfcn Ninety Per Cent, of the 8heep on Some Brother of Standard Oil King Has Ranges Perish in the Terrific Three $1.25 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.00 $1.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.35 $2.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $1.75 $2.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $2.15 $3.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $2.50 $4.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains At per pair $3.50 $5.00 Nottingham Laco Curtains At per pair $4.25 Prevented an Explosion—Civil War Personally Directed Work of Sav- Days' Blizzard—A Herd of Cattle Trophies and Relics Saved by an Ing Adirondack Estate of One Hun- The Abysslnlans number 10,000, are mostly armed with modern weapons and are accompanied by some British officers. The scene of the Burrilli flght Is 120 mlleS) southwest of the scene of the disaster to the British force under Colonel Plunkett on April 17, when the colonel, all the British officers and practically his entire force of 170 men were annihilated by the dervishes, and Is 200 miles from General Manning's Insurance Patrol. dred Thousand Acres From Ruin. Found Dead. H. G. SHupp Philadelphia, May 20.—Two fires of mysterious origin this morning gutted the interior of the First Regiment armory and only the most desperate efforts of the firemen prevented the fire from reaching the general ammunition stores and causing an explosion which would wreck the building. The quarters of the famous Old Guard were gutted, but their Civil War trophies and relics were saved by an insurance patrol. One fireman, Charles Margls, was overcome by smoko and taken to a hospital. Great Falls, Mont., May 20. — The heaviest cattle and sheep loss In the history of Montana, the damage of which will be $5,000,000, has been civdsed by the terrible snowstorm has been raging for the past three days. Small dealers frequently wish to order from eastern markets in less than carload lots, and In the new tariff, put in for their benefit, there is a great saving allowed. For instance, on corn sirup, glucose, molasses, etc., the tariff formerly was $1.70 flat a hundred pounds from ail eastern and central markets. The new schedule puts a graded rate nB follows: Paul Smith's, N. Y„ May 20.-WI1- llam Rockefeller, tbe multimillionaire nnd brother of John D. Rockefeller, the Stnndard Oil magnate, is working harder than any laborer in his employ to put out the forest fires which surround his camp at Bay Pond. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkesbarre. present quarters_at BoUotle. In Home sections fully 00 per cent of the sheep on the ranges have perished. Three herders at least have wandered away In the blinding storm and have been frozen to death. An aged herder employed at Tortage was lost Sunday. Two more In the Shelby Junction country employed by the Ploweree Cattle coinpasy are missing, and there la no hope that they can be found alive. B A K Ills face covered with soot and dirt and his clothing burned from sparks, Mr. Rockefeller, is personally directing his men fiTtheir efforts to get the Are under control. With tWQ of Ills head guides, he helped pump a hand car over the tracks of the New York and Ottawa railroad in an effort to head off the fire and prevent It crossing the railroad tracks and entering the forests on the southern and western sides of his park. Ubertall, where the Mad Mollah Is now reported "to be, is twenty miles from Oerlogubl, where under the original plan the British and Abyssinian columns should have met. From New York and Atlantic coast po|nts, $1.40; nttsburg to Chicago, $1.35; from Chicago, $1.25; Mississippi river points, $1.20, and Missouri river points, $1.10. HAMMOCKS Get your Hammocks here. We are showing a complete line of Hammocks in onr Basement Department TERRIFIC ELECTRIC STORM, BIG TROLLEY COMBINE. Price Us#. Harriman Undergoes Operation. Ruu and Andrews Mm Halt* In Herders have abandoned their flocks on every hand and fled for safety tCJ the settlements and ranches. Nothing like the fury of this storm has ever before been witnessed in northern Mon- Much Damage Wrought by Lightning in New England State. Boston, May 20.—In a terrific thunder storm which swept over Massachusetts yesterday, two men met death by lightning and many suffered from shocks, vhile considerable damage was done to property. At South Fiamlnghamy two Italians, section hands on the Consolidated railroad, who sought refuge from the storm under a tree, were found dead, having /been struck by the fiery element. In / Fall River, one house was struck ' twice and five persons shocked. In Walthall, St. Mary's church was struck and damaged. In several towns on Cape Cod many buildings were seriously damaged by the storm. The lightning was terrific, railroad ties be. Ing splintered and the telegraph and telephone service greatly crippled. New York, May 20.—Edward H. Harriman wa*s operated on for appendicitis this morning and the operation was most successful. At Hotel Netherlands, where it was performed, it was reported that Harriman suffered but little from shock and rallied quickly from the effects of the ether. Pr. Bull, who performed the operation, is highly delighted with the result. He said Harriman would recover quickly. Clevetand. Best Patent Floor $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE No man In his hire Is swinging an ax with more vigor or beating out the flre In the underbrush with as much energy as Mr. Rockefeller himself. Cleveland, C., May 20.—After negotiations carried on for many months with a view to consolidating the two big street railway 'companies of this city an agreement has been reached at a conference between President M. A. Hanna of the Cleveland City Railway company and President Horace Andrews of the Cleveland Electric Hallway company which will result in the amalgoinatlon of their interests and the placing of every line operated under one management. Onion Sets, pet quart... , .05 Bermuda Onions, quart ' v 15 South Main St., Pittston. - ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. tana. Peanut Butter Con Mushrooms.... All the men about his private pnrk. Including carpenters, guides, laborers and hostlers, have been organized by Mr. Rockefeller into flre patrols, and he personally makes the rounds to see that these men are attending to their duties. Of a consignment of 000 cattle bound from Havre all but Ave were found frozen stiff. Losses are reported on every hand, and this district will feel the effects of the losses for years. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS Lawn Grass Seed., . .25 Serious Forest Fires. The forests arc burning on nearly all sides of the Rockefeller camp, ranging from a mile to three miles from It. Somo of the fires which were carried from the Rockefeller camp have approached to within three miles of the St. Regis lakes nnd there held In check by flro fighters who are working night and day. Mont Pelee Committee Reports, Washington, May 20.—The committee appointed by the president and the other committees formed to raise funds for the relief of the sufferers by the Mont Pelee eruptions have completed their work. Announcement is mad9 that of the $15.7,000 collected only $73,- 000 has been expended and that. It Is not considered expedient to disburse the remainder. President Roosevelt has suggested that the funds still on hand be sent to Governor Taft in the Philippines for relief work there, and the committee announces that this suggestion may be followed or contributors may have the remainder of their subscriptions returned to them. GROCERS Boat Patont Flour $450 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.16 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, per bu 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .Cr Onion Sets, per Ballston, N. Y„ May 20.—Forest fires are raging on Class Factory mountain, west of here. A large glass factory and many houses are In danger. Forty men are trying to check the blaze. The name of the new company has not been selected as yet, but It Is understood that It will have a capitalization of not less than $23,500,000. Senator Hanna will, it is said, be the chairman of the board of directors, while Horace E. Andrews will be named as president. The consolidated company will lssne universal transfers. It Is said, but there will probably be no reduction In fare, as originally proposed by the promoters of the big deal. Now Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Ml i MEITS. «2 North Matm Sfr+mt, THE WEATHER. oi o Lawn Seed, per 1L Washington, May 20.—Fair tonight nnd not so warm; Thursday, fair. ISTNaxt to Kagle BoteL Both phones .... 2.15 INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CUBA. Hur Township* Ablut. Clover Seed Timothy Seed, per bu ri _i /' 7.75 A Card. Olens Falls, N. Y., May 20.—Reports received at the offices of the lumber companies here who are heavy Adirondack landholders say that the conditions throughout the woods Is critical by reason of the extended drought. There 1* hardly a township in the heavily wooded sections of Warren, Hamilton and Essex which is not ablaze. One of the worst fires that has been reported so far this season has started on Baird mountain, northeast of Luzerne, and has already burued over a tract of country six miles long and a mile wide. Wo carry a full lino of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, oarly potatoes snob as Early Hose, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings First Anniversary of the Republic Cel- We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 60- cent bottle ot Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it falls to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 26cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. The Cleveland Electric Railway company has a capital CfC $13,000,000 and 13*1 miles of track. Tbe Cleveland City Railway company has an authorised c%pltal of $9,000,000, with eightysix miles of track. MURPHY & JOYCE. Havana, May 20.—Cuba is today cel. ebratlng her first anniversary as an independent nation. Havana is crowded with visitors. The day opened here with the national salute from Morro Castle at sunrise. The day's programme includes demonstrations unparalleled In the history of the island. Perhaps the chief among these will bo a parade, In which 10,000 men, soldiers, firrmefi and members of civic societies participate. Prrtldent Palma is receiving visitors and congratulatory messages all day. ebrated With Much Pomp Today. Wreck Cua«4 br Imtollrlila. Moncton, if. p., May 30.—The government has dismissed Engineer Nelson Copeland, a conductor, and another employee of the Intercolonial railway, a» they were largely responsible for the collision between Copeland's train, a fast freight, and a Canadian Ppciflc express at Windsor Junction. In the wreck half a dozen persons were killed, a dozen Injured and twenty-five cars destroyed. The official Investigation attributes the mistake to the use of intoxicating liquor, and it is understood prosecution against Copeland has been ordered. On account of the ttomagfe dBtte to our shoe slock by burglars on Thursday Night, EVANS BROS J, H. Houck. J. F. Kane. Wm. C. Price. Chas. Waters. C. D. Stroh. Tried to PoIbom Jett. BOOTS AND SHOES Winchester, Ky., May 20.—It has ju«t been disclosed that an attempt to poison Curtis Jett, suspected of shooting Judge Mnrcuin, was made at the Jail here last Sunday. A stranger appeared at the Jail and nsked to see Jett. He was admitted by Jailer Boone, who remained with him. Jett did not recognize the man, who talked to him quite familiarly. After awhile the stranger drew from his pocket a bottle of whisky and ofTered It to Jett, and Jailer Boone took the bottle from Jett's hand Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather o Caiahler Gonet Bank Cloned. $3.60 Southport, Conn., May 20.—The doors of the Southport National bank have been closed and a receiver appointed for the Institution ns a sequel to the disappearance of Us cashier, Oliver T. Sherwood, who has been missing from his home for a week. The nfTalrs of the bank are in such n confused condition at present that it Is Impossible to estimate exuetly the amount of Sherwood's alleged defalcation. Facts which have developed within the last twentyfour hours, however, It Is said, allow that It may reach $200,000. WE WILL SELL OUR SHOES 3.26 Kokomo, Ind„ May 20.—A dangerous soil Are is raging III Howard township, five miles east of Kokomo. The soil Is of black, peaty nature, from five to eleven feet deep. / In dry weather it Ignites spontaneously. Ten acres have been burned, leaving only a deep hole of ashes. There are thousands uf uuun Earth Burning Up. MASSACRE BLAME ON GOVERNOR. Shoes $3.00 to $8.50 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.60 Fugitives From Klshineff Say VonRa- AT A SACRIFICE We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are you want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shops, all oolors. See us when you want anything in the shoe line. Vienna, May 20.—Fugitives from Klslilneif who have arrived here place the blame for the massacre on Gov. VonRaben. The governor, they say, asked the loan of $40,000 from three wealthy Jews In order that he might have a Cossack guard. When they refup.ed to give the money ho permitted outrages to occur. These same Jews, the fugitives say, .secured their own safely by giving Von Raben $20,000 during the massacre. ben Permitted Outrages to Occur. of this character nnd these, with the growing crops, are threatened with destruction. The farmers arc fighting the flames by digging deep trenches. Jett protested, saying be wanted the whisky, and Jailer Boone refused to let him have It. The stranger soon left, showing signs of uneasiness. It has been found that the whisky contained poison, and It will be sent to the State college here for analysis. rtttsburg, May 20.—A fire which threatened to destroy the whole town of Glenshaw, along the Pittsburg and Western railroad, broke out In the plant of the Glenshaw Glass company. In addition to the total destruction of the plant where the are originated. It .also destroyed the plant of the Wlttmcr Brick company, the Jackson and Murray hotels and the residence of John H. Meyers, the handsomest In the town. The loss Is estimated at $100,000, with very little insurance. Fire In Pennsylvania Town. Come early and secure bargains. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. 44 and 46 S. Main Street St. Petersburg. May 20.—Serious disturbances have broken out in the province of Sara toff. The peasants are burning the residences of the landholders. These disturbances wore feared by the authorities, a#d the governor of Saratoff province has Issued a proclamation forbidding all public gatherings, warning the people against Interference with the police while in the execution of their duty and ordering crowds to disperse on the first summons of the police. Rnanlan r»DontD Illotlnir. All New York SnBer* Albany, N. Y., May 20.—George L Flanders, the first deputy commission er of agriculture, stutes that tht drought extends all over the state "Grass Is suffering," he added, "and the cereals put in this spring—corn wheat and oats—but I think the rye planted last fall is in good shape. Any contlnuanco of the drought would endanger the cereals I have mentioned and also vegetables, but I do not think the situation Is yet serious." ******* Jefferson City, Mo., May 20.—The verdicts in the cases of Julius Lehmann and H. A. Faulkner, former members of the St. Louis house of delegates, convicted of perjury In connection with the Suburban Street railway franchise deal and sentenced each to two years' Imprisonment in the penitentiary, have been reversed by the supreme court, and the cases were remanded to the St. Louis circuit court for new trials. Judge Guntt delivered the opinion, which was concurred In by all the Judges. New Trial For Boodlera. For WEDDINGS C|AWA.B I For ■ lOWBfS 1 Murphy & Joyce. RIVER BRIDGE COLLAPSES. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B4MKNTER,M"H ST. EXETER UN 200,213, 070 North Main Street. Both Phones Structure Across Susquehanna at Bing hamton Goes Down With Car. New Haven, Conn., May 20.—New Haven is practically without bread again today because of the detertnlnatlon of the master bakers not to bake any more breud until the strike of the Journeymen is settled. As there are only a few bakers who have signed the agreement, this city suffers for the want of bake shop product. The Journeymen bakers rcmuln firm in their stand for day work only. Hew Haven Without Bread. pittbton, PA Hlngliamton, N. Y., May 20.—A rock bottom bridge crossing the Susquehanna river In this city collapsed at 9 o'clock this morning, under the weight of an electric car. Seven of the eight people on the car were in Jured. As far as is known, none will die. For a number of years the bridge had been considered unsafe and such an accident as that of this morning has been often expected. (7\rurj/'s PRICES. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Baltimore, May 20.—A drought un precedented for May in Maryland If alarming the farmers and the proprietors of the large canning industries. In six weeks not a drop of rain has fallen in the great truck growing sections ol the eastern shore nnd the southern counties at a time when the berries and young vegetables need it most. Drought In Maryland. GOODS UNDER-PRICED New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Minors' Hank Iluilding. AT The Newport In Commiialon. MAGNET Now York. May 20, 1903. High. Low. Clos. 124 12214 122V6 Washington, May 20.—The gunboat Newport lias been placed in commission at the Boston navy yard and will he attached to the Caribbean squadron. commanded by Kear Admiral Coglilan. Commnnder Dlehl, who commanded the gunboat Marietta, which was the only United States warship In Venezuelan waters during the recent political crisis, is in command of the Newport, and most of the other officers and men associated with him on the Marietta ulso are attached to the Newport.Feed, all kinds.... Hay, long and cut. 3 cans Tomatoes.. 3 cans Corn Potatoes, per bu... Best Butter Full Cream Cheese Eggs, fresh Brooms, No. 7..... Compound Lard.,, Pure Lard Cottolene Lawn Grass Timothy Clover Seed Millet seed $1.15 THE .. 95c .. 25c .. 25c .. 75c ... 25c FATAL EXPLOSION IN SPAIN. Atchison ....7714 Atohisoll. pf 95% Brook, Trac .... 04% Sugar 74% 95% C2% 74% 95C/4 62% St. Louis, May 20.—Nathan Levin, president of the Hebrew bruileh of tlie Jefferson club, has been found guilty on fourteen out of sixteen counts on which he had been tried by a jury In the United States district court and sentenced to Ave years' imprisonment. The offense charged was violation of naturalization laws, and forty-seven other cases of the same nature are to be tried. Hebrew President Convicted, While they last we offer the following values. Many more like these. New goods every day. Ten Persons Killed and Fourteen In Jured in Fireworks Blaze. n. & 90% 40% 2 Hi 87% 39% 20% 8714 39% William* Won From Dartmouth. Hanover, N. H„ May 20,-Willlam* won the debate with Durtuiouth in the college church In supporting the affirmative of the proposition, "Resolved, that the best Industrial Interests of the United States demand tho absolute abolition of all customs duties materials and rough protU*Dffiof Iron and steel, such as pig iron, bar iron, rails and steel Ingots." Madrid, May 20.—A terrific explosion occurred today in the town of Reus,' Catalonia. A fire started in the fireworks factory early this morning, and after destroying one portion of the building, reached a point where a iurge amount of gunpowder was stored. The powder exploded with great force, destroying five buildings and killing It) persons and injuring 14. dies.' & Ohio .. C. & (J. Western St. Paul ... Itock l.-Oand 15G% 40% 153% 39 20 U 153% 39% 25c Good heavy hemp carpet, great 10c 12Jc value, at a yard 25c rag carjKit, closely woven, at ' 19o 14c I). & H L. & N 173% US'/* 113% 170 V 3 70% 113% 138 129% 1»7% 50% C8% 12c Man. El 138 V 137% . 1& . 2.15 .. 7.50 . 1.25 . 1.25 . 1.00 . 25c 20c straw matting, a yard... 12o Stair carpet, nice patterns, worth 20c, hero for 13Jo Floor oil cloth, choice patterns, at a yard . .24c 75c Lace Curtains, 2J yards Met. Trac Mo. Pacific 129% 109% 129 107% Yonnit Corbett Wins In Third. St. Louis, May 20.—Young Corbett easily disposed of Jack Keefe of East St. Louis here last night, knocking htm out in the third round. Keefe started out well and kept Young Corbett busy blocking In the first round. Corbett encouraged Keefe in the second round, going to the floor once. In the third Keefe sailed in with great determination. A right to the stomach and a left swing on the jaw by Corbett ended hostilities, Keefe being completely knocked out. Miners Dlarcgard Strike Order. So. Pacific .... Norf. & Western N. Y. Cent ral .. Uric 52 «9 Vi 49% BS% Charleston, W. Va„ May 20D—Notices have been iDostcd at all the mining operations in the New river and Loop creek field declaring a strike among the miners and calling upon all to cease work until the union demands shall be agreed to by the operators, but so far as can be ascertained the order is not largely obeyed at any place In the field. GREEK CURRANT CROP. 120 V 34 «C-D 733 124% 32% 27 124% 32% 27 12GV4 Raaalan Jew* Arrive. Hungarian grass seed Fodder Corn 3 cans Milk Eagle Milk Dr. Hand's Milk Imperial Cream Gold Medal New York, May 20.—The first of the army of 05,000 .lews being driven oui of Russia by persecution reached this country on the llolland-American Unei Staatendam. There were 1,342 of them. All were from the southern Russia provinces, from which they had been expelled practically by the edict of the war. Complete Monopoly Handed Over to British Syndicate. O. & W. ... Penna Pacific Mail Reading .... So. Ry Tenn. C. & 1. Leather .... Leather, pf. . Rubber Union Pacific U. P., pf. ... Wabash, pf. West. Union C. K. f Amal. Copper People's Gas S. S 27% 1211% 15c long, 35 inches wide 45c $2.50 ladies' walking skirt, nicely stitched .$1.26 Athens, May 20.—The negotiations which have been proceeding for some time between the Greek government and a Hritish syndicate, for the handing over to the latter a monopoly of the currant crop of the country, have been completed favorably to tho syndicate, and the convention will be signed today. 27% 48% 27% 27% 48% 27% 15c 12 J c 12£c nilcact Families Bnrned Ont, 39c ladies'1 percalo shirt waist, latest styles 25o u.i va 12% 94% 14% so 90 Chicago, May 20.—Twenty-five families were rendered homeless, nineteen buildings destroyed and nearly $200,000 property loss caused by a fire which started in a garbage box at Seminary avenue and Dunning street. Many persons barely escaped Injury In trylug to save furniture from their homes. Masonic Temple Bnrned. William Drury, 1 lot down cushions, large size, cheap at 25o 25c oiled opaque window shades at ..19o Paris, May 20.—Senor Raphael Mer chan, the first Cuban minister to Trance, Spain and Portugal, has presented his credentials to President Loubet. There was the usual exchange ot courtesies. The minister will make hit headquarters at Mtidrid. Ciban Minister In Part*, Bay City, Mich., May 20.—The Masonic temple has been destroyed by fire here, entailing a loss of (100,000, with only $40,000 insurance. A meeting of the Scottish Rite bodies of the city was In session at the time the fire stalled. It is believed the flames originated from the results of a severe electric storm that played huvol; with the wires In the building. THE LEABIN8 GROCER. Morgan to Build a Museum. 15c Men's Suspenders, good heavy web . ,8f Berlin. May 20.—J. Plerpont Morgan hns instructed his European agents to collect Immediately all the art works which he has purchased in Europe and which have been loaned to Continental museums. The works, according to Morgan's-orders, are to he sent to a museum to be erected In New York. They are valued at $500,000. CHICHESTER'S PILLS Orifinal and Only C3enulne. HUuidmrd Remedy, mM far Umn. /Lfl Jft 0(L 10t0+0 TealltnaeUW. LedlM.Mk DruffUt OHICHKITIR'R KNGLIHr )■ RED ftad tJold BMUllla bom, ae*l«l with W rlbtooa. Takono other. Kefto*' I / ft mmi IwMbIIibi A*l«« I nm»l.l. ffcUfclllM IB—I—1 ITt MalhHNMi%FiuLuR 25c Lair brushes, solodted bristles, rose wood back. lOo The MAGNET Schley In Trxaa, S. S„ pf First Steamer to Nome, El Taso, Tex., May 20. — Admiral Sell ley has arrived, here from Mexico. His trip through the republic was one continuous ovation on the part of the American colonies in the cities through which he passed. Texas Pacific Car & Foundry 17. S. Stool . U. S. Stefil, pf. Seattle, Wash., May 20.—The steamship Portland has put to sea for Nome, betas the first boat of the season to mrrj passengers sort*. . Full Line Picture Molding*. Pur-sell's Art Store, 108 N. Main St. 87 a Main 81, Pittoton, |
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