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w. V" -D jf ' WSJ spa 7-H-, ' '■ m PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, JUNE 2, J903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I SPA flfQ FORTY CBNTS A MONTH, f ° X^\UJ3JO. CQJ VI? A P J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1050 Oott X liAH. 1 DAILY est; bt THEO. HABT 1888. THOUSANDS HOMELESS —T leaving the town In dnrkness. The waterworks, too, lmve been compelled to shut down, nnil there Is absolutely no protection against Are. There is no coal to be had, and those who have provisions are exiierienclng great difficulty in cooking them. There Is considerable sickness, particularly among the people who were forced to flee from Armourdale, and the hospitals are lieavUp taxed. It has been found necessarf also to tonvert the federal building Into n temporary hospital. GREAT TORNADO BRINGS DEATH THE POSTAL SCANDALS. Will Attack Chamberlain's Scheme. Liverpool, June 2,—The Post says it lias the beat authority for stating that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, former chancellor of tho exchequer, will Immediately lead an attack upon the Zoliver scheme proposed by Colonial" Secretary Chamberlain and that, With the support of ministerial free traders, ex- Premier Salisbury will attack the scheme In the house of lords. STERLING.... All Summer Goods at Special Low Prices Mr. l'uyne Will Submit Report on Washington, June 2.—The poBt office Investigation, it Is expected, will receive the direct attention of the president before the week ends. Postmaster General Payne is prepared to submit a careful resume of all that has been done by him and his assistants. I The postmaster general denies the charge thut there has been a wholesale waste of public money In the leasing of post office buildings In New York. It has been charged that $300,000 could be saved annually In thut state In rentals alone. President'* Return, DEAD THESE PRICES: Famine Stares Flood Refugees In the Face. One Hundred Are Instantly Killed In Gainesville, Ga. gLVER. 1 case of Children's Vests, for 3 Cents. Gauze 1 case Dress Lawns, all colors and patterns, for 3J Cents. Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, grand value, for, a pair, 25 Cents. Ladies' Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes, a large stock to choose from, for 15 Cents. AND THE CITY 18 WRECKED DEATH LIST 18 REDUCED. The Wastes of the Body. A large assortment of now * and beantifnl goodfe, suitable for wedding and ann i versary gifts. We invito your inspection. TOPEKA'S GREAT LOSS. Every seven days the blood, muscles and bones of a man of average size loses two pounds of wornout tissue. This waste cannot be replenished and the health and strength kept up without perfect digestion. When the stomach and digestive organs fail to perform their functions, the strength lets down, health gives way and disease sets- up. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all the wholesome food that may be eaten Into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues and protects the health and strength of the mind and body. Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. It is an ideal spring tonic. Sold by Thos. J. Yates. Number Drowned in Kansas City Number of Dead Thlrty-fowi)—Prop- Cotton Mill Operatives Buried in Placed at Fifty, While Twenty •rty Lou fl,OOO.OOO. Ruins of Factories—Majority of Thousand Have Been Driven From Topeka, Kan., June 2.—It is now believed that fee total number of lives lost in the flood here will not exceed thirty-four. No lives were lost In the fires, and only eight buildings were destroyed. Tiie burning of lumber plies gave the Impression that the whole of the north part of the city was going, and no one was found who placed his estimate of the loss of life under the hundreds. Victims Women and Children—Two The possibility of the existenec of a syndicate to operate In post office rentals in the Interior of New York was brought to Mr. Payue's attention several weeks ngo, and by Ills direction the matter bus been under inquiry. Up to this time there Is nothing to give put foryniblioutlon about It. The vase of August W. Maclien, exgeneral superintendent of the free de livery system of the post office depart meut. who was arrested on a charge ot receiving a percentage of the profits ot u concern furnishing supplies to the post office department, will be presented to tho grand Jury tomorrow. Witnesses have been subpCrnncd not only from this city, but from Westminster, Md., Mr. Machen's summer residence and Toledo. O., where he once lived. Post Office Inspector Mayer of Chicago, who worked up most of the evidence against Maclien. will be one of tho chief witnesses for the government. Other inspectors who were active In tho case will also be called. Wide Fancy llibbons, all colors, a yard for 10 Cents. Homes—Reports From Other Cities. Hundred Houses Demolished. h: I Children's Fancy Sunshades, all colors and sizes, from 10 Cents up. Ladies' ready made Duck Skirts —they come in all colors nicely trimmed with braid and well made, for 98 Cents. Oainsvllle, June 2.—The exact number of (lead from yesterday's tornado la yet unknown. Some say it will reach 150. The injured have been dying every hour, despite the well trained and untiring efforts of the physicians. The council has appointed relief committees of physicians and surgeons. The homes of residents have been thrown open. The city hall and the armory have been converted into hospitals. Local undertakers are unable to handle the dead. Undertakers from Atlanta. Athens and Buford have been called. G. SHupp Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—At a late hour last night reports of a startling nature, telling of the drowning of 1,000 persons across the liver In the flooded districts of Kansas City, Kan., were received, but because of the sources of information but little credence was given them. The conditions In Kansas City, Kansas, are understood to be fearful, however, and It Is thought that possibly the loss of life may reach 100. With the exception of uncertain trolley communication to Leavenworth, Kansns City, Kansas, Is Isolated from the world. Every available rman has been sworn In as a special policeman, with crders to shoot and kill In every Instance where looters are discovered. Last night a large number of tents and blankets and 1,000 rations were sent to Kansas City, Kan., from Fort Leavenworth. Twenty thousand people struggled frantically to secure these 1,000 rations. A riot was narrowly averted. Argentine , Is practically swept away. Eighteen feet of water covers what was once a thriving village. The city council has passed ordinances regulating the prices of food and water. Any merchant attempting extortion will have his place closed and his stock confiscated, to be paid for at what thD? appraisers think a fair value. The food situation is alarming. No more than three days' supply of anything except canned goods is on hand. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkssbarre. 1 lot ladies' Fancy Percale Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for 2D Cents. With the smoke cleared awuy, the Kaw falling and communication by boat less difficult, the reduction In the estimated loss of life followed. About 200 people are still in North Topeka, 100 of them being in the upper story of the woolen mill. They are well fed. lljut extremely uncomfortable. Rain has fallen without cessation for the last seventy-two hours. Men's Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, elegant value, 25c. Children's Muslin Drawers nicely trimmed with lace, all sizes, for 15 Cents. "Wo also carry a full line of Hammocks in our House Furnishing Department. IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE B&R Exercises at West Point. West Point, N. Y„ June 2.—The military exercises in connection with the annual examinations were begun today with a grand review for the board of visitors, which afterward, together with the members of the graduating class, were tendered a reception at the quarters of .superintendent Col. A. L. Mills. At least two hundred are Injured. At, Now Holland, thirty bodies were recovered. The victims are mostly women nnd children. Price List• The property loss from the best estimates now possible will amount to $1,- 000,000. The whole of North Topeka Is still under water seven feet deep. While the 200 people penned In the second stories of various buildings hnve plenty of food, they are In great need of drinking water, which is being sup: piled as rapidly us possible in barrels and cans. Gainesville, Ga., June 2.—The tornndo which within tho space of two minutes yesterday dealt death and destruction to the city of Gainesville and environs Is estimated to have killed at least 100 people and wounded 150 more. Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE Precautions hnve been taken to keej the Identity of tho witnesses secret. Their names, by direction of the court, are under seal. The public record of the case in the district attorney's office appears under the title, "The United States versus John Doe." Onion Sets, per quart . .05 Klmlrn, X. Y., June 2.—An explosion here destroyed the plant where Jovite, a high explosive, was manufactured. Three men were killed and several Injured.Rmploaton KIUh Three. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittstoo. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Peanut Butter One hundred cottages were razed to the ground and two stories torn off the factory of the Gainesville Cotton mill. Of the killed probably two-thirds were women und children who were operatives In the cotton mills. C; n Mushrooms St. LonU In Dinger. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS St. Louis, June 2.—A river stage of thirty-four font, four feet above tlie danger line, is predicted here. The grfugo now shows tlint the river Is within one foot of the dunger line, and the water continues to rise at the rate of two feet a day. The Hood that is cowing down the Missouri shows its advance eastward across the state, being augmented by overflowed streams en route and Hoods of rain that have fallen during the past few days. In addition, the Mississippi is pouring down a flood that is being added to by numerous tributaries. Great damage to property and loss of life is feared here and at different points north and west. General McCook's Condition, BASEBALL. Dayton, O., June 2.—The condition of General Alexander McCook, U. 8. A., retired, who was stricken with paralysis here Saturday, is critical. Lawn Grass Seed. . .25 GROCERS The storm came from the south out of almost a clear sky, swooping down on the Gainesville cotton mills near the Southern railroad station at fifteen minutes before 1 o'clock. With a terrible crash the two uppfcr stories of the building were swept away, leaving thirty-two operatives dead In the room. The cyclone then swept around the outskirts of the city to the suburb of New Holland, two miles away, where nre located the Paeolet cotton mills, one of the largest Institutions of tills character In the south. The plant of the Paeolet company was not seriously damaged, but probably 100 cottages standing near by, occupied by operatives who were employed in the mills, were completely demolished, killing thirty-three people. These were mostly women and children, us the heads of fuuillles were nearly all in the factory at work. Game* Played Yenterday In the !fatlonnl and American Leaffaei. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Pittsburg—New York, 10; Pitt*- burg, 2. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Topeka, Kansary. June 2.—Thirty-1 four people are known to have lost their Hvcb In the floods. Many victims are unidentified, and the mortuary list may reach fifty, as many reports are coming in of the finding of bodies. Experts declare that It is now reasonably certain that the stage of extreme peril has past. The Masonic bodies and all other secret societies of Topeka held a mast* meeting last night and strongly condemned the action at the Commercial club in refusing outside help. They say the conditions liere will make the expenditure of many thousands of dollars necessary and that all 'offers of outside aid should be welcomed, as the town is greatly In need of all it can get. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, perbu 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .27 Onion Sets, per Cjt 05 Lawn Seed, per lb 18 Timothy Seed, per bu 2.li5 Clover -Seed " 7.75 ' STANDING OF THE CLUBS. . W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. Chicago... 28 11 .713 Boston.... lU 19 .457 Now York 26 11 .703 Cincinnati 17 21 .447 Pittsburg. 25 17 .590 Phlla'phiall 26 . 297 Brooklyn. 20 18 . 526 St. Louis. 10 30 .250 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At New York—Boston. 8; New York. 2. At Washington—Philadelphia, 1; Washington, 0. At Detroit—St. Louis, 7; Detroit, 6. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. 1J. P.C. W. L. P.C. Boston.... 20 15 .571 Cleveland. 17 16 .515 St Louis. 18 14 .562 Detroit.... 17 18 .486 Chicago... 19 15 .559 New York 15 19 .141 Phlla'phla 19 17 . 528 Wash'ton. 10 24 .291 Prepared under GERMAN LAWS, Is the Best there to for BRENNAN S ROBERTS, r NEURALGIA, 1 Rheumatism, Lumba jo, Gout: OR. RICHTBR'S World-Ron mm «J "ANCHOR" 42 north Main Siimmt, t3F~Hext to Kagle Hotel. Both phones PAIN EXPELLER. Wo carry a full line of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Bose, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings MURPHY & JOYCE. Neliruka Flood* Receding. Lincoln, Neb., June 2.—The flood situation is greatly Improved In Lincoln. The water in the western lowlands Is between five and six feet below the high water point of Saturday, and some of the drowned out residents huve moved back to their homes. A short distance outside of Lincoln conditions are still bad, and railroads are making little effort to run trains on regular schedules. There Is some improvement at Beatrice, and the worst Que wemmowapetaoa'e letter out lulnti srlthont TreJo "t / Newtfor*,0cf. I2» 189/. \ I find Or. Richfer's f. fcNCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER a very valuable linimenf In n case of Neuralgia.^' WUbJtQr VIOLIN DtPARTMEtlT AT THe tV) | WATlOWALtOK&WMOWTOf HUSIC EVANS BROS Can't be perfect heath without pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Tones and Invigorates the whole system. Big Reductions in Prices On Groceries Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—Compar- Comparatively normal conditions exist today In the food market. The panic has entirely subsided. There is some fresh meat Any estimate placing the death list in this particular flood section at one thousand or even several hundred is exaggerated. BOOTS AND SHOES' , t Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes $3.00 to $3.60 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.50 We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are yon want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shoes, all colors. See As when you want anything in the shoe line. The store of Joseph Logan, nenr the Gainesville cotton mills, was crushed to ruins by the wind, and eight men who had taken refuge In It were instantly killed. Eight Killed In a Store. Mc. and SOc! at all drargUto or through iK.Ad. Bichter«Co.,«16 PeirlSt, New York, k 16 HIGHEST nSSSn AWARDS.A Kecomnunded by prominent Vhy. ticianjt, Wholetale and RetaU^&m Armour's Roast Beef, 2 lb can ....20c Armour's Canned Beef, 2 lb can 20c 1 lb Saleratus 4c 1 lb can Brook Trout 13c 1 lb Lion Coffee 9c 1 lb Arbuckle'B Coffee 9c Good Mixed Tea 25c 1 doz. Clothes Pins lc 1 box Magic Yeast 2c X bar Armour's Tar Soap 4c 12 bars Laundry Soap 25c 1 can Baked Beans, tomato sauce 5c Best No. 7 Broom 21c $3.60 TlBn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thomas' Ecleetrlc Oil in the house, 3.25 Never can tell what moment an acci dent is going to happen. Kansas City, Ka«., June 2.—Fifteen thousand people are absolutely destitute and are being cared for In churches, halls and municipal build- The relief work is not nearly as well in hand as in Kansas City, across the river. Between Ave and six hundrod refugees are seriously sick. Persons supposed to bo dead or absCD lutely exhausted by exposure can be seen lying on roofs out of reach of aid. is thought to be over, but the town Jt ■till Isolated except by wire. The Jones general store met a similar fate, and In tlie ruins two people, one man and one woman, were crushed to death. The woman was Mrs. Jones, wife of the proprietor. Worst Flood In Ottumwa'* Hlatorr Ottumwa, In., June 2.—With nearly one-half of South Ottumwa under water. which threatens to take out houses and business blocks, n large part of West and East Ottumwa Hooded nnd railroad communication cut olt except on the main line of the Burlington, Ottumwa Is experiencing the worst flood In the history of the city. It is estimated that between 0,000 and 8,000 people have been driven from their homes. It Is Impossible to estimate the property loss. Hub Clothing House lteports from While Sulphur, seven miles from Gnlnesvlllo, are to the effect that the storm struck there with terrific force, killing a dozen people. NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. HEN WE WANT TO TALK TO—We beliove that if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston know the positive facts in the case—that every man in Pittston wouRl come to us for all his clothing. Each week we publish a little armament on this subject. #Tliis week's argument is directed The local physicians were unable to cope with the situation, nnd surgeons and medical supplies were sent from Atlnntu. A special train currying a corps of surgeons and supplies has arrived, making the total number of physicians now in the city about forty. 44 and 46 S. Main Street7 Especially low prices in Shoes, Screen Doors and Windows, Garden Tools, Oil Cloths and Linoleums. Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—Several bouts arrived here from Kansas City, Kan., last evening, and their occupants were able to give the Ilrst accurate information regarding conditions in that city which l:as been uvailuble within tl»e post thirty hours. For W EDDING8* CIAw Ar• f For FUNERALS 1 rllWW» i Five Tlionnnnd Homrleil, The physicians who usslsted In the work of relief say that the scenes at the mills were appalling, the victims being crushed nnd mangled in every conceivable manner. TO THE MAN WHO'S SOMETHING OF AN EXPERT - ON - DRESS Des Moines, Iu„ June 2.--Five thousand persons are homeless as the result of the llood and are being cared for by local committees. Provisions and clothing have been contributed in large quantities, nnd It Is believed by all here that the worst lias passed and that no further trouble will be experienced. . Murphy & Joyce. Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CMPENTERim"» st. uitir nn The sltuntlon there Is almost Identical with tliut upon tills side of the river. Rlverview und Wyundotte, which, with Armourdale, form Kansas City, Kan., arc thronged with refugees, nil the churches are tilled with people who have beeu driven from their homes, and crowds of them are in the public buildings, where they nre being cared for by the city. It Is estimated that 20,000 people who formerly lived In Arufourdule and on the west bottoms have been driven from their homes. Why arc Iho best-dressed men in Pittston our patrons ? Why do exports-on-dross invariably buy of us ? ■ 900, 213, 6T» North Main Street. Both Phones The property loss, It is now estimated, will reach nlsjut $300,000. The most serious are the Gainesville cotton mills, *50.000, and the l'acolct mill, $100,000. The other losses of Individuals and llnils range from $1,000 und less upward. ) PITTSTON, PA, ml il 11 mllu! * The answer is obvious what thoy (7\rury's prices. Sale on Laces and Embroideries AT ON THE HOME STRETCH.- —they know President Kooaevelt In Preaented With a Horae ut Cheyenne Governor Aaka For Relief Funds, North Platte, Neb., June 2.—President Itoosevelt is speeding homeward. He left Cheyenne, Wyo., shortly after noon yesterday and tunde but one stop between that place and tills city. The stop was made at Sidney, Neb., where he delivered an address on good citizenship before u large crowd. lie ran Into a rain storm here, but notwithstanding that a large number of people turned out to greet him. The stop here was but half an hour, during which time he was taken for n drive about the city and made a short address. The president will spend today in Iowa and tomorrow and Thursday will be devoted to Illinois. The only stop scheduled for Friday Is Pittsburg, where be will spend ten minutes that morning. Atlanta, Ga„ June 2.—Governor Terrell lias issued the following proclamation: "To the Teople of Georgia—The terrible culumlty visited on the people of Gainesville by the fury of a storm tliut left about 20O dead In its wake and a thousand in need of Immediate aid cnlls for u quick and heroic response from the humanity of our state. Georgians are noted for their readiness to go to those In need, und I feel that I can call on them In this unusual hour to contribute Ciuiekly and liberally to their fellow Georgians dying and to hundreds who, though living, are left In hunger and despair. As governor I urge the people of the stale to send contributions to Hon. II. T. Parker, mayor, or P. T. Fitzgerald, cashier. National bank, Gainesville, who will apply same to meet the pressing necessities of (he people of that city nnd vicinity that have been rendered destitute by the storm." Avail t Clothing—.and their discrimination tells MAGNET Flftr Person* Drowned thom wo have it. Western Washer, (sijuare).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors. . . 75c, $1.00 & $1.25 Window Screens 25 Universal Wringers $2.25 Superior Wringers $2.25 Tin Boilers 60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers $1.00 All Copper Boilers $2.50 Miners' Squibs, all kinds Lawn Mowers Potatoes, per bu New Onions, per peck Cabbage Tomatoes, 3 cans for.. Corn, 3 cans for Tobacco, all kinds.... Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for Mother's Oats Shredded Wheat... Maple-Hake Malta-Vita. •force William Drury, THE A number of people have beeu drowned, but an accurate estimate as to their number Is not .possible. However, It will not exceed fifty. The financial damage has been lienvy, all the factories and wholesale establishments on the low ground being inun- FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS wo offer some very remarkable Lace values. There will be a groat demand for them at the price. See our window display. Every yard a bargain We'll venture to say that if the question were put to all the critically—careful dressers in Pittston, individually or collectively, as to who sold the best clothing, the The most serious proposition Is that of food. The supply In Kansas City, Kan., Is not as ample us 111 Kansas City, Mo., und unless prompt measures are tuken there Is a probability of much sud'ctlng. dated. 10 $3.00 .75 .55 5c, 8c, 10c .25 .25 .37 .25 .10 .12 .15 .15 .15 instantaneous answer "The Hub Clothing House, Valenciennes Laces, 5-in. wide, uuually sold for 25c a yard, now 5c would be; Largo assortment of Linen Torchon Laces, from l|-in. to 3-in. wide; your choice 5c The loot 1 relief committees liave opened it depot from Which' clothing la provided for nil who need It. The crowd around this depot was dense all day, and at times there was great trouble In preserving order among those who were anxious to gain admission. All the grocery stores In the place are practically sold out. and meat particularly Is scarce. linkers' goods were in great demand, and bread sold at a high premium. of course." The wild west exhibition in honor of President .Roosevelt at Frontier park In Cheyenne, Wyo., was a big success. The first event was the presentation to the president of the beautiful saddle gelding Kagilloua, supplemented by a complete riding outlit. The present was from the people of Cheyenne and Douglass and was tendered by Senator Warren. The president responded In a happy vein, saying the gelding was the best riding animal he had ever been astride and asking permission of the people of the state to reehristen the animal Wyoming. Embroidery Medallions, all tko latest and best patterns, from 4C 25c Ladies' Sunbonnets, only 10c T. A. uurkin is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'EIite and all our goods. We guarantee them medicinally pure Rochester Distilling Co. a2tf Speaking of Exports-on- Clothing, wo can soil to exports because we buy 10c India Linen, berg for 6c One lot Dimities, the 10c kind 8c This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, successfully used by Mother Gray, for years a nurse in the Children's Home in New York, cure feverishness, bad stomach, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. They are so pleasant to the taste and harmless as milk. Children like them. Over 10,0Q0 testimonials of cures. They never fail. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Ask today. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. T. from experts—Scliloss Bros. & Co., of Baltimore, the widelyfamous makers of the "Best- Clothing-in-the-\Y^Drld." Children's Jersey Ribbed Pants, lace trimmed, IOC One span of the Metropolitan bridge at the Kansas end is still stauding. It Is little better than a wreck, however, and liable to go at any moment. A great quantity of tents have been received from the regular army at Fort Leavenworth. By a great effort a special train has beeu made up, and it is hoped that soon it will be able to reach ]Davenworth and return with supplies. Gas and electric lights are cut off, Army Pout Send* Tent a. f ' I «' corv^i««mo OH GjHUHHTT. THE LEA0IN8 GROCER. Hammocks, at special low prices, from 10c CHICHESTER'S PILLS . OrisIdaI «nd Only C»«nalne. fit Htandard Keaiedf, aold for |ftyears. IP,OOP Testimonial*. ladle*, a»k Druulit €IIIOHE8TKR'8 KNtiLIHIl lu y- Wfl liKD and Ctalil nwuilla boxen, sealed with Fl •• TJtf •D'«» ribbon. Take no *ihrr. KcfiM- I / » H«b«tlUtfwn iwl IiHrttei. Aikjw I 2L mL I'ruulat.or Mixl4oC*BUi lu itaiupi for l*nr- A~ ff tUmlaw, Teailtnonlala and fiooklrt —r sws-'k; See our display of Children's Hats; all the. latest and best styles at Bargain Prices. The beautiful horse at command of Senator Warren fell 011 its knees aud saluted its new owner. All their garments bear thin label:fi@™ Cwrintee* Swtrioritj. THE WEATHER. WashlngtonjiJUne 2.—Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes4ay. Hub Clothing House The MAGNET 1 Outfitters T Particular Men. 87 B. Mais Bi, fittrton.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, June 02, 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 | 1903-06-02 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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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 |
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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, June 02, 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 | 1903-06-02 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19030602_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 | w. V" -D jf ' WSJ spa 7-H-, ' '■ m PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, JUNE 2, J903. TWO CENTS A COPY. I SPA flfQ FORTY CBNTS A MONTH, f ° X^\UJ3JO. CQJ VI? A P J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1050 Oott X liAH. 1 DAILY est; bt THEO. HABT 1888. THOUSANDS HOMELESS —T leaving the town In dnrkness. The waterworks, too, lmve been compelled to shut down, nnil there Is absolutely no protection against Are. There is no coal to be had, and those who have provisions are exiierienclng great difficulty in cooking them. There Is considerable sickness, particularly among the people who were forced to flee from Armourdale, and the hospitals are lieavUp taxed. It has been found necessarf also to tonvert the federal building Into n temporary hospital. GREAT TORNADO BRINGS DEATH THE POSTAL SCANDALS. Will Attack Chamberlain's Scheme. Liverpool, June 2,—The Post says it lias the beat authority for stating that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, former chancellor of tho exchequer, will Immediately lead an attack upon the Zoliver scheme proposed by Colonial" Secretary Chamberlain and that, With the support of ministerial free traders, ex- Premier Salisbury will attack the scheme In the house of lords. STERLING.... All Summer Goods at Special Low Prices Mr. l'uyne Will Submit Report on Washington, June 2.—The poBt office Investigation, it Is expected, will receive the direct attention of the president before the week ends. Postmaster General Payne is prepared to submit a careful resume of all that has been done by him and his assistants. I The postmaster general denies the charge thut there has been a wholesale waste of public money In the leasing of post office buildings In New York. It has been charged that $300,000 could be saved annually In thut state In rentals alone. President'* Return, DEAD THESE PRICES: Famine Stares Flood Refugees In the Face. One Hundred Are Instantly Killed In Gainesville, Ga. gLVER. 1 case of Children's Vests, for 3 Cents. Gauze 1 case Dress Lawns, all colors and patterns, for 3J Cents. Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, grand value, for, a pair, 25 Cents. Ladies' Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes, a large stock to choose from, for 15 Cents. AND THE CITY 18 WRECKED DEATH LIST 18 REDUCED. The Wastes of the Body. A large assortment of now * and beantifnl goodfe, suitable for wedding and ann i versary gifts. We invito your inspection. TOPEKA'S GREAT LOSS. Every seven days the blood, muscles and bones of a man of average size loses two pounds of wornout tissue. This waste cannot be replenished and the health and strength kept up without perfect digestion. When the stomach and digestive organs fail to perform their functions, the strength lets down, health gives way and disease sets- up. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all the wholesome food that may be eaten Into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues and protects the health and strength of the mind and body. Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. It is an ideal spring tonic. Sold by Thos. J. Yates. Number Drowned in Kansas City Number of Dead Thlrty-fowi)—Prop- Cotton Mill Operatives Buried in Placed at Fifty, While Twenty •rty Lou fl,OOO.OOO. Ruins of Factories—Majority of Thousand Have Been Driven From Topeka, Kan., June 2.—It is now believed that fee total number of lives lost in the flood here will not exceed thirty-four. No lives were lost In the fires, and only eight buildings were destroyed. Tiie burning of lumber plies gave the Impression that the whole of the north part of the city was going, and no one was found who placed his estimate of the loss of life under the hundreds. Victims Women and Children—Two The possibility of the existenec of a syndicate to operate In post office rentals in the Interior of New York was brought to Mr. Payue's attention several weeks ngo, and by Ills direction the matter bus been under inquiry. Up to this time there Is nothing to give put foryniblioutlon about It. The vase of August W. Maclien, exgeneral superintendent of the free de livery system of the post office depart meut. who was arrested on a charge ot receiving a percentage of the profits ot u concern furnishing supplies to the post office department, will be presented to tho grand Jury tomorrow. Witnesses have been subpCrnncd not only from this city, but from Westminster, Md., Mr. Machen's summer residence and Toledo. O., where he once lived. Post Office Inspector Mayer of Chicago, who worked up most of the evidence against Maclien. will be one of tho chief witnesses for the government. Other inspectors who were active In tho case will also be called. Wide Fancy llibbons, all colors, a yard for 10 Cents. Homes—Reports From Other Cities. Hundred Houses Demolished. h: I Children's Fancy Sunshades, all colors and sizes, from 10 Cents up. Ladies' ready made Duck Skirts —they come in all colors nicely trimmed with braid and well made, for 98 Cents. Oainsvllle, June 2.—The exact number of (lead from yesterday's tornado la yet unknown. Some say it will reach 150. The injured have been dying every hour, despite the well trained and untiring efforts of the physicians. The council has appointed relief committees of physicians and surgeons. The homes of residents have been thrown open. The city hall and the armory have been converted into hospitals. Local undertakers are unable to handle the dead. Undertakers from Atlanta. Athens and Buford have been called. G. SHupp Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—At a late hour last night reports of a startling nature, telling of the drowning of 1,000 persons across the liver In the flooded districts of Kansas City, Kan., were received, but because of the sources of information but little credence was given them. The conditions In Kansas City, Kansas, are understood to be fearful, however, and It Is thought that possibly the loss of life may reach 100. With the exception of uncertain trolley communication to Leavenworth, Kansns City, Kansas, Is Isolated from the world. Every available rman has been sworn In as a special policeman, with crders to shoot and kill In every Instance where looters are discovered. Last night a large number of tents and blankets and 1,000 rations were sent to Kansas City, Kan., from Fort Leavenworth. Twenty thousand people struggled frantically to secure these 1,000 rations. A riot was narrowly averted. Argentine , Is practically swept away. Eighteen feet of water covers what was once a thriving village. The city council has passed ordinances regulating the prices of food and water. Any merchant attempting extortion will have his place closed and his stock confiscated, to be paid for at what thD? appraisers think a fair value. The food situation is alarming. No more than three days' supply of anything except canned goods is on hand. Expert Optician, 36 W. Market St., Wilkssbarre. 1 lot ladies' Fancy Percale Shirt Waists, extraordinary value, for 2D Cents. With the smoke cleared awuy, the Kaw falling and communication by boat less difficult, the reduction In the estimated loss of life followed. About 200 people are still in North Topeka, 100 of them being in the upper story of the woolen mill. They are well fed. lljut extremely uncomfortable. Rain has fallen without cessation for the last seventy-two hours. Men's Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, elegant value, 25c. Children's Muslin Drawers nicely trimmed with lace, all sizes, for 15 Cents. "Wo also carry a full line of Hammocks in our House Furnishing Department. IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE B&R Exercises at West Point. West Point, N. Y„ June 2.—The military exercises in connection with the annual examinations were begun today with a grand review for the board of visitors, which afterward, together with the members of the graduating class, were tendered a reception at the quarters of .superintendent Col. A. L. Mills. At least two hundred are Injured. At, Now Holland, thirty bodies were recovered. The victims are mostly women nnd children. Price List• The property loss from the best estimates now possible will amount to $1,- 000,000. The whole of North Topeka Is still under water seven feet deep. While the 200 people penned In the second stories of various buildings hnve plenty of food, they are In great need of drinking water, which is being sup: piled as rapidly us possible in barrels and cans. Gainesville, Ga., June 2.—The tornndo which within tho space of two minutes yesterday dealt death and destruction to the city of Gainesville and environs Is estimated to have killed at least 100 people and wounded 150 more. Best Patent Flour $4.50 PEOPLE'S STORE Precautions hnve been taken to keej the Identity of tho witnesses secret. Their names, by direction of the court, are under seal. The public record of the case in the district attorney's office appears under the title, "The United States versus John Doe." Onion Sets, per quart . .05 Klmlrn, X. Y., June 2.—An explosion here destroyed the plant where Jovite, a high explosive, was manufactured. Three men were killed and several Injured.Rmploaton KIUh Three. Bermuda Onions, quart 15 South Main St., Pittstoo. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Peanut Butter One hundred cottages were razed to the ground and two stories torn off the factory of the Gainesville Cotton mill. Of the killed probably two-thirds were women und children who were operatives In the cotton mills. C; n Mushrooms St. LonU In Dinger. White Clover Seed EVANS BROS St. Louis, June 2.—A river stage of thirty-four font, four feet above tlie danger line, is predicted here. The grfugo now shows tlint the river Is within one foot of the dunger line, and the water continues to rise at the rate of two feet a day. The Hood that is cowing down the Missouri shows its advance eastward across the state, being augmented by overflowed streams en route and Hoods of rain that have fallen during the past few days. In addition, the Mississippi is pouring down a flood that is being added to by numerous tributaries. Great damage to property and loss of life is feared here and at different points north and west. General McCook's Condition, BASEBALL. Dayton, O., June 2.—The condition of General Alexander McCook, U. 8. A., retired, who was stricken with paralysis here Saturday, is critical. Lawn Grass Seed. . .25 GROCERS The storm came from the south out of almost a clear sky, swooping down on the Gainesville cotton mills near the Southern railroad station at fifteen minutes before 1 o'clock. With a terrible crash the two uppfcr stories of the building were swept away, leaving thirty-two operatives dead In the room. The cyclone then swept around the outskirts of the city to the suburb of New Holland, two miles away, where nre located the Paeolet cotton mills, one of the largest Institutions of tills character In the south. The plant of the Paeolet company was not seriously damaged, but probably 100 cottages standing near by, occupied by operatives who were employed in the mills, were completely demolished, killing thirty-three people. These were mostly women and children, us the heads of fuuillles were nearly all in the factory at work. Game* Played Yenterday In the !fatlonnl and American Leaffaei. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Pittsburg—New York, 10; Pitt*- burg, 2. New Garden Seeds, all kinds, package and loose. Topeka, Kansary. June 2.—Thirty-1 four people are known to have lost their Hvcb In the floods. Many victims are unidentified, and the mortuary list may reach fifty, as many reports are coming in of the finding of bodies. Experts declare that It is now reasonably certain that the stage of extreme peril has past. The Masonic bodies and all other secret societies of Topeka held a mast* meeting last night and strongly condemned the action at the Commercial club in refusing outside help. They say the conditions liere will make the expenditure of many thousands of dollars necessary and that all 'offers of outside aid should be welcomed, as the town is greatly In need of all it can get. Best Patent Flour $4.50 Feed, all kinds, per 100 1.15 Hay, long and cut, per 100.. .90 Potatoes, perbu 70 Butter, New, extra fine, per lb .27 Onion Sets, per Cjt 05 Lawn Seed, per lb 18 Timothy Seed, per bu 2.li5 Clover -Seed " 7.75 ' STANDING OF THE CLUBS. . W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. Chicago... 28 11 .713 Boston.... lU 19 .457 Now York 26 11 .703 Cincinnati 17 21 .447 Pittsburg. 25 17 .590 Phlla'phiall 26 . 297 Brooklyn. 20 18 . 526 St. Louis. 10 30 .250 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At New York—Boston. 8; New York. 2. At Washington—Philadelphia, 1; Washington, 0. At Detroit—St. Louis, 7; Detroit, 6. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. 1J. P.C. W. L. P.C. Boston.... 20 15 .571 Cleveland. 17 16 .515 St Louis. 18 14 .562 Detroit.... 17 18 .486 Chicago... 19 15 .559 New York 15 19 .141 Phlla'phla 19 17 . 528 Wash'ton. 10 24 .291 Prepared under GERMAN LAWS, Is the Best there to for BRENNAN S ROBERTS, r NEURALGIA, 1 Rheumatism, Lumba jo, Gout: OR. RICHTBR'S World-Ron mm «J "ANCHOR" 42 north Main Siimmt, t3F~Hext to Kagle Hotel. Both phones PAIN EXPELLER. Wo carry a full line of loose seeds of all kinds, garden tools, early potatoes such as Early Bose, Ohios, Trumps, Peerless and Kings MURPHY & JOYCE. Neliruka Flood* Receding. Lincoln, Neb., June 2.—The flood situation is greatly Improved In Lincoln. The water in the western lowlands Is between five and six feet below the high water point of Saturday, and some of the drowned out residents huve moved back to their homes. A short distance outside of Lincoln conditions are still bad, and railroads are making little effort to run trains on regular schedules. There Is some improvement at Beatrice, and the worst Que wemmowapetaoa'e letter out lulnti srlthont TreJo "t / Newtfor*,0cf. I2» 189/. \ I find Or. Richfer's f. fcNCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER a very valuable linimenf In n case of Neuralgia.^' WUbJtQr VIOLIN DtPARTMEtlT AT THe tV) | WATlOWALtOK&WMOWTOf HUSIC EVANS BROS Can't be perfect heath without pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Tones and Invigorates the whole system. Big Reductions in Prices On Groceries Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—Compar- Comparatively normal conditions exist today In the food market. The panic has entirely subsided. There is some fresh meat Any estimate placing the death list in this particular flood section at one thousand or even several hundred is exaggerated. BOOTS AND SHOES' , t Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes Men's Guaranteed Patent Leather Oxfords Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes $3.00 to $3.60 Ladies' Dongola Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.50 We only quote a few, but to realise what these goods are yon want to call. We also have a fine line of baby shoes, all colors. See As when you want anything in the shoe line. The store of Joseph Logan, nenr the Gainesville cotton mills, was crushed to ruins by the wind, and eight men who had taken refuge In It were instantly killed. Eight Killed In a Store. Mc. and SOc! at all drargUto or through iK.Ad. Bichter«Co.,«16 PeirlSt, New York, k 16 HIGHEST nSSSn AWARDS.A Kecomnunded by prominent Vhy. ticianjt, Wholetale and RetaU^&m Armour's Roast Beef, 2 lb can ....20c Armour's Canned Beef, 2 lb can 20c 1 lb Saleratus 4c 1 lb can Brook Trout 13c 1 lb Lion Coffee 9c 1 lb Arbuckle'B Coffee 9c Good Mixed Tea 25c 1 doz. Clothes Pins lc 1 box Magic Yeast 2c X bar Armour's Tar Soap 4c 12 bars Laundry Soap 25c 1 can Baked Beans, tomato sauce 5c Best No. 7 Broom 21c $3.60 TlBn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thomas' Ecleetrlc Oil in the house, 3.25 Never can tell what moment an acci dent is going to happen. Kansas City, Ka«., June 2.—Fifteen thousand people are absolutely destitute and are being cared for In churches, halls and municipal build- The relief work is not nearly as well in hand as in Kansas City, across the river. Between Ave and six hundrod refugees are seriously sick. Persons supposed to bo dead or absCD lutely exhausted by exposure can be seen lying on roofs out of reach of aid. is thought to be over, but the town Jt ■till Isolated except by wire. The Jones general store met a similar fate, and In tlie ruins two people, one man and one woman, were crushed to death. The woman was Mrs. Jones, wife of the proprietor. Worst Flood In Ottumwa'* Hlatorr Ottumwa, In., June 2.—With nearly one-half of South Ottumwa under water. which threatens to take out houses and business blocks, n large part of West and East Ottumwa Hooded nnd railroad communication cut olt except on the main line of the Burlington, Ottumwa Is experiencing the worst flood In the history of the city. It is estimated that between 0,000 and 8,000 people have been driven from their homes. It Is Impossible to estimate the property loss. Hub Clothing House lteports from While Sulphur, seven miles from Gnlnesvlllo, are to the effect that the storm struck there with terrific force, killing a dozen people. NO. 55 NORTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. HEN WE WANT TO TALK TO—We beliove that if every man in Pittston was a clothing expert—if every man in Pittston know the positive facts in the case—that every man in Pittston wouRl come to us for all his clothing. Each week we publish a little armament on this subject. #Tliis week's argument is directed The local physicians were unable to cope with the situation, nnd surgeons and medical supplies were sent from Atlnntu. A special train currying a corps of surgeons and supplies has arrived, making the total number of physicians now in the city about forty. 44 and 46 S. Main Street7 Especially low prices in Shoes, Screen Doors and Windows, Garden Tools, Oil Cloths and Linoleums. Kansas City, Mo., June 2.—Several bouts arrived here from Kansas City, Kan., last evening, and their occupants were able to give the Ilrst accurate information regarding conditions in that city which l:as been uvailuble within tl»e post thirty hours. For W EDDING8* CIAw Ar• f For FUNERALS 1 rllWW» i Five Tlionnnnd Homrleil, The physicians who usslsted In the work of relief say that the scenes at the mills were appalling, the victims being crushed nnd mangled in every conceivable manner. TO THE MAN WHO'S SOMETHING OF AN EXPERT - ON - DRESS Des Moines, Iu„ June 2.--Five thousand persons are homeless as the result of the llood and are being cared for by local committees. Provisions and clothing have been contributed in large quantities, nnd It Is believed by all here that the worst lias passed and that no further trouble will be experienced. . Murphy & Joyce. Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CMPENTERim"» st. uitir nn The sltuntlon there Is almost Identical with tliut upon tills side of the river. Rlverview und Wyundotte, which, with Armourdale, form Kansas City, Kan., arc thronged with refugees, nil the churches are tilled with people who have beeu driven from their homes, and crowds of them are in the public buildings, where they nre being cared for by the city. It Is estimated that 20,000 people who formerly lived In Arufourdule and on the west bottoms have been driven from their homes. Why arc Iho best-dressed men in Pittston our patrons ? Why do exports-on-dross invariably buy of us ? ■ 900, 213, 6T» North Main Street. Both Phones The property loss, It is now estimated, will reach nlsjut $300,000. The most serious are the Gainesville cotton mills, *50.000, and the l'acolct mill, $100,000. The other losses of Individuals and llnils range from $1,000 und less upward. ) PITTSTON, PA, ml il 11 mllu! * The answer is obvious what thoy (7\rury's prices. Sale on Laces and Embroideries AT ON THE HOME STRETCH.- —they know President Kooaevelt In Preaented With a Horae ut Cheyenne Governor Aaka For Relief Funds, North Platte, Neb., June 2.—President Itoosevelt is speeding homeward. He left Cheyenne, Wyo., shortly after noon yesterday and tunde but one stop between that place and tills city. The stop was made at Sidney, Neb., where he delivered an address on good citizenship before u large crowd. lie ran Into a rain storm here, but notwithstanding that a large number of people turned out to greet him. The stop here was but half an hour, during which time he was taken for n drive about the city and made a short address. The president will spend today in Iowa and tomorrow and Thursday will be devoted to Illinois. The only stop scheduled for Friday Is Pittsburg, where be will spend ten minutes that morning. Atlanta, Ga„ June 2.—Governor Terrell lias issued the following proclamation: "To the Teople of Georgia—The terrible culumlty visited on the people of Gainesville by the fury of a storm tliut left about 20O dead In its wake and a thousand in need of Immediate aid cnlls for u quick and heroic response from the humanity of our state. Georgians are noted for their readiness to go to those In need, und I feel that I can call on them In this unusual hour to contribute Ciuiekly and liberally to their fellow Georgians dying and to hundreds who, though living, are left In hunger and despair. As governor I urge the people of the stale to send contributions to Hon. II. T. Parker, mayor, or P. T. Fitzgerald, cashier. National bank, Gainesville, who will apply same to meet the pressing necessities of (he people of that city nnd vicinity that have been rendered destitute by the storm." Avail t Clothing—.and their discrimination tells MAGNET Flftr Person* Drowned thom wo have it. Western Washer, (sijuare).. .$3.25 Western Washer, (round).. .$3.25 Screen Doors. . . 75c, $1.00 & $1.25 Window Screens 25 Universal Wringers $2.25 Superior Wringers $2.25 Tin Boilers 60c and 75c Copper Bottom Boilers $1.00 All Copper Boilers $2.50 Miners' Squibs, all kinds Lawn Mowers Potatoes, per bu New Onions, per peck Cabbage Tomatoes, 3 cans for.. Corn, 3 cans for Tobacco, all kinds.... Leggett's Oatflakes, 3 for Mother's Oats Shredded Wheat... Maple-Hake Malta-Vita. •force William Drury, THE A number of people have beeu drowned, but an accurate estimate as to their number Is not .possible. However, It will not exceed fifty. The financial damage has been lienvy, all the factories and wholesale establishments on the low ground being inun- FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS wo offer some very remarkable Lace values. There will be a groat demand for them at the price. See our window display. Every yard a bargain We'll venture to say that if the question were put to all the critically—careful dressers in Pittston, individually or collectively, as to who sold the best clothing, the The most serious proposition Is that of food. The supply In Kansas City, Kan., Is not as ample us 111 Kansas City, Mo., und unless prompt measures are tuken there Is a probability of much sud'ctlng. dated. 10 $3.00 .75 .55 5c, 8c, 10c .25 .25 .37 .25 .10 .12 .15 .15 .15 instantaneous answer "The Hub Clothing House, Valenciennes Laces, 5-in. wide, uuually sold for 25c a yard, now 5c would be; Largo assortment of Linen Torchon Laces, from l|-in. to 3-in. wide; your choice 5c The loot 1 relief committees liave opened it depot from Which' clothing la provided for nil who need It. The crowd around this depot was dense all day, and at times there was great trouble In preserving order among those who were anxious to gain admission. All the grocery stores In the place are practically sold out. and meat particularly Is scarce. linkers' goods were in great demand, and bread sold at a high premium. of course." The wild west exhibition in honor of President .Roosevelt at Frontier park In Cheyenne, Wyo., was a big success. The first event was the presentation to the president of the beautiful saddle gelding Kagilloua, supplemented by a complete riding outlit. The present was from the people of Cheyenne and Douglass and was tendered by Senator Warren. The president responded In a happy vein, saying the gelding was the best riding animal he had ever been astride and asking permission of the people of the state to reehristen the animal Wyoming. Embroidery Medallions, all tko latest and best patterns, from 4C 25c Ladies' Sunbonnets, only 10c T. A. uurkin is agent here for O. F. C., Carlisle, L'EIite and all our goods. We guarantee them medicinally pure Rochester Distilling Co. a2tf Speaking of Exports-on- Clothing, wo can soil to exports because we buy 10c India Linen, berg for 6c One lot Dimities, the 10c kind 8c This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, successfully used by Mother Gray, for years a nurse in the Children's Home in New York, cure feverishness, bad stomach, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. They are so pleasant to the taste and harmless as milk. Children like them. Over 10,0Q0 testimonials of cures. They never fail. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Ask today. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. T. from experts—Scliloss Bros. & Co., of Baltimore, the widelyfamous makers of the "Best- Clothing-in-the-\Y^Drld." Children's Jersey Ribbed Pants, lace trimmed, IOC One span of the Metropolitan bridge at the Kansas end is still stauding. It Is little better than a wreck, however, and liable to go at any moment. A great quantity of tents have been received from the regular army at Fort Leavenworth. By a great effort a special train has beeu made up, and it is hoped that soon it will be able to reach ]Davenworth and return with supplies. Gas and electric lights are cut off, Army Pout Send* Tent a. f ' I «' corv^i««mo OH GjHUHHTT. THE LEA0IN8 GROCER. Hammocks, at special low prices, from 10c CHICHESTER'S PILLS . OrisIdaI «nd Only C»«nalne. fit Htandard Keaiedf, aold for |ftyears. IP,OOP Testimonial*. ladle*, a»k Druulit €IIIOHE8TKR'8 KNtiLIHIl lu y- Wfl liKD and Ctalil nwuilla boxen, sealed with Fl •• TJtf •D'«» ribbon. Take no *ihrr. KcfiM- I / » H«b«tlUtfwn iwl IiHrttei. Aikjw I 2L mL I'ruulat.or Mixl4oC*BUi lu itaiupi for l*nr- A~ ff tUmlaw, Teailtnonlala and fiooklrt —r sws-'k; See our display of Children's Hats; all the. latest and best styles at Bargain Prices. The beautiful horse at command of Senator Warren fell 011 its knees aud saluted its new owner. All their garments bear thin label:fi@™ Cwrintee* Swtrioritj. THE WEATHER. WashlngtonjiJUne 2.—Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes4ay. Hub Clothing House The MAGNET 1 Outfitters T Particular Men. 87 B. Mais Bi, fittrton. |
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