Pittston Gazette

              y-- - 1 V nn THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM Is the paper tbat Is read by the whole family. The GAZETTE enters more hemes Id Plttston and vicinity than all out-of-town papers combined. WEATHER INDICATIONS. £, i Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for , Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler on Thursday In the northwestern portions.53d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18S0 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HAKT 1888. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY. , FORTY OICNT8 A MONTH. * 6 PAGES. PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS NEGRO KIDNAPERS. DID NOT KILL THE TREATY BLACK TO COMMAND. BULGARIAN LEADER FELL Spccial Sale! Party of Eight Fortified on an Island In Arkansas River. Illinois General Has Clear Field at the G. A. R. Encampment. Stegmaier's Beer  Fort Smith, Ark., Aug. 19.—The kidnaping of a youug white girl and the killing of one of a posse that tried to rescue her are the crimes charged against a party" of eight negroes fortified on Bruce's island, sixteen miles west of this city. It is feared their capture will lead to a bloody encounter. The negroes are said to be well armed. San Francisco, Aug. 19.—All indications point to the election of General John C. Black of Illinois as the next commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Itepublle. There seems to be no opposition to him. THIS WEEK Call Issued Today for State Omitted Sentence in Bogota Dispatch Caused Error. Terrible Massacre of Christians Confirmed. Odd Lots of Odds and Ends! Read This List of Values! Convention. The loyalty to General Black Is shown on all sides. Even friends of General Miles, while praising the gallantry of the late commander of the regular army, concede that the position of liqnor In the Grand Army rightfully belongs to the Illinois man and express the hope that he will reoelve it with the unanimous vote of his old comrades now assembled in this city. That's a good sign; whereever yon see that you will find good beer—the beer above all others that is absolutely pure. Children's fine Gauze Vests 2c Boys' Summer Wash Suits; a bargain for 39c a suit Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, well made, 39c each One case Ladies' Fancy Summer Corsets, great value for 19c I One case Fancy Lawns, nice assortment of patterns; greatest value ever offered for 3c a yard 50 dozen fine Percale Shirt Waists, regular value 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00; your choice 50c SEPT. 2 THE DATE SET A few days ago two farmers living near Wilson's Rock landed on Bruce's island in search of plums and accidentally ran into a camp in which there were two negro men and a white girl about twelve years old. They made some inquiries about the girl, and the negroes said she was the dauglitei of a white man who wa's traveling with them and who had gone to Fort Smith for provisions. Thtf negroes would not let the girl take part in the conversation, and this aroused suspl dons. A watch was kept on the negroes for two duys, but no white man appearep. CHANCE FOR PANAMA CANAL TURKS WERE REPULSED Convention Will Be Held in Board of Announcement Made at Colombian Legation In Washington That Senate Voted on Some Features of the Scheme and Has Another Plan. Trade Room, in Harrlsburg, and A Reign of Terror Prevails at Uskub. Reports From Sofia, the Car -■'D Say That a Bulgarian Army of 70,000 Has Been Mobilized. Ask a Policeman, Ask a Letter Carrier, There Will be 119 More Delegates The parade of the military, naval and civic bodies of this city and state which took place furnished an imposing spectacle for the vast crowds of people who packed the sidewalks, windows, roofs and every point of vantage along the line of march. Than at Erie Last Year. Harrlsburg, Aug. 19.—Democratic State Chairman Hall today issued a call for the Democratic State convention to meet in Harrlsburg on Sept. 2 next, for the nomination of candidates lor auditor general. State treasurer and Superior Court judges. For the first time in many years the Harrisburg opera house is not to be the scene of the convention, which will assemble this year in the Board of Trade building. An effort will be made to induce ex-Lleut.-Gov. Chauncey F. Black, of York, to preside. Owing 'o the large vote polled for the State ticket last year, tho coming convention will have 436 delegates, or 119 more than the convention at Erie one year ago. Philadelphia, which was allowed only 29 delegates at Erie, will have 71 at Harrlsburg. Luzerne Is entitled to 17 delegates. Washington, Aug. 19.—The important information has just been given out at the Colombian legation that in the cable dispatch received Monday in regnrd to the Colombian senate's action on the canal treaty there was a state ment at the end of the dispatch to the effect that "another proposition" Was "under consideration." Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 19.—According to a report from Uskub, Mlchailovski, the Bulgarian leader, was killed in the lighting at Krushevo, while Boris Sarafott, the noted Insurgent chief, lia» been surrounded at Prassbalkan, in the southern part of the Monastlr vilayet. ask anybody that is intelligent and up-to-date, and some of them will tell you where to find such a sign; or if you desire a supply for family use, no matter whether a dozen or a million bottles, just use the 'phone, wire or mail to our cold storage located in your city, and we will do the rest. One lot of Ladies' Turnover Collars, regular value 10c; special price for this week 5c 1 lot of Children's Ready Made Dresses, all sizes, regular value 50c, special price for this week 21c First In the line of carriages came Governor Pardee, accompanied by George Stone, chairman of the executive committee of the annual eneampment of the G. A. It., and Major General MacArthur, commanding the department of California. Monday afternoon a party of farm ers decided to investigate the case, and as they neared the island were fired on by the negroes, and one of the party, Itoland by name, was killed. A sharp fight was kept up for some time, during which the girl escaped from the negroes auU ran to the white men. She was so excited that she could nol give any Intelligent account of herself. She said, however, that her father was not traveling with the negroes, but that she had been stolen from her home near Fort Gibson, I. T. She has been taken to Muidrew. Iteports received here from Constantinople, and believed to be authentic, confirm the previous statements that when the Turks recaptured Krushevo they slaughtered the entire Christian population without exception. This is taken to mean, ns interpreted in the light of previous dispatches to Dr. Ilerran, that the Colombian congress will adopt a resolution authorizing President Mnrroquln to negotiate a treaty with the United States along certain lines, and, when a complete agreement has been reached between Colombia nnd the United States, to exchange ratifications without again submitting the treaty to the Colombian congress. The first division was composed of detachments of United States troops, sailors and marines, Including the Seventh Infantry, three battalions of field artillery and the First and Second battalions coast artillery. One lot Children's Muslin Drawers, all sizes, very special price for the week 9c C50 pieces Nottingham Lace Curtains; greatest value over offered for 39c a pair. The night train service between Salonika and the Servian frontier has been suspended. Telegraphic communication between Soflu and Constantinople Is interrupted, the wires having been cut between Adriunople and Constantinople.The second division, which made a fine showing and met with a hearty reception. was made up of regiments of the California guard. STEGMAIER BREWING COMPANY, IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE PEOPLE S STORE Roland, tlio dead man. was a comparative stranger at Wilson's Rock. Rruce's Island is In tlie center of the Arkansas river, contains about twentyfive acres and is densely covered with timber and thick underbrush. When such a resolution has been passed by the congress that body will adjourn and the matter will have reached a stage where there can be no further doubt of a successful conclusion of the whole matter. The naval battalion came next, attracting as much attention from the crowds of spectators us they swung pnst dragging their Gatling guns. The veteran reserves, Company A, followed as special escort to a body of former Union prisoners of war. Fierce fighting is reported to have occurred In the neighborhood of Monastic Three Turkish battalions attacked a thousand Insurgents, and aft er the fight had raged for six hours the Turks were repulsed, with the loss of 210 men killed or wounded. Turkish Force Repulsed. WILKESBARRE, PA. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Excepting the State treasurership, the ticket virtually has been agreed upon. Senator Dewalt is to be named for auditor general and the two candidates for the Superior Court apparently will be Representative R. Scott Ammerman, of Montour, and ex-Judge Calvin Reyburn, of Armstrong county. It Is known that the programme lias been under consideration for several weeks among the friends of the treaty in the Colombian congress, and they had decided as a last resort to advance it and get enough of the opposition In the senate to agree to It to put It through. CYANS BROS. PRICES BASEBALL. Seldom has a finer parade been witnessed ill San Francisco. A reign of terror prevails at UskulD: where the Christian Inhabitants arc nfraid to leave their houses. Games Played Yesterday In the National and American Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At New York — Cincinnati, 7; Now York. 0. At Brooklyn—St. Louis, 8; Brooklyn, 6. At Boston—Pittsburg, 3; Boston, 0. STANDING OP THE CLUBS. Among the possibilities for State treasurer nominations are Senator Hill, of Wyoming county; Representatives George R. Dixon, of Elk; Robert L. Myers, of Cumberland; S. Wesley Kirk, of Fulton, and Lewis M. Castner, of Lycoming. BITTER STRUGGLE ENDED. Advices from the Balkan peninsula state that Bulgaria has practically mobilized an army, as the troops undei arms In the principality now numbei more than 70,000, which is double what Is considered as the peace ofTec tlve. The Bulgarian government, however, Is unwilling to venture for the time being 011 any hostile movement against Turkey as It does not wish to lose the support of ltussla. Holyoke Paper Makers, Out Since June Best Patent Flour, per bbl.. $4.75 Gr. Sugar, 19 lbs for 1.00 1 pint Fruit Jars, per doz. .. .45! 1 (jt. Fruit Jars, per doz 55 2 qt. Fruit Jars, per doz. ... 1.65 1-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen / .22 1-2 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen .28 2-3 pint Jelly Glasses, dozen/ .28 Fruit Jar Rubbers, doz. 4c and 5c Hire's Root Beer Ex!... 3 for .50 Perfection Root Beer Ex.3 for .25 Evans Bros. Mocha and Java Hopeful View of the Case. 15, Vote to Return, The fact tlint the .lintter was alluded to In the dispatch to the legation here would Indicate that the proposition had enough support to Justify going forward with it. It Is claimed that then is an unmistakable majority in the lower house in favor of tl.e treaty, and one third of the senate is in favor of it The committee to which the treaty was referred stood seven to nine for ratification, with some modifications which related chiefly to the question of sov erelgnty and Jurisdiction and were in effect of inconsiderable importance, bul were Insisted on by the majority as a matter of national pride. Holyoke, Mass., Aug. 19.—The big strike of the Holyoke paper makers, which has been 011 since June 15, has come to ail end. Eagle lodge of the International Brotherhood of I'aper Makers has voted to return to work tomorrow morning and has declared the strike off. w. l. p.c. w. L. P.C. Pittsburg. 06 35 .653 Brooklyn, 50 51 .Iflt New York 61 -Mi .604 Boston— 41 66 .421 Chicago... 61 41 .598 St. Louis. 36 70 .336 Cincinnati 54 46 .540 Phlla'phla 31 61 .33/ SHAMROCK'S TIME ALLOWANCE. Conjectures as to the Result of the Yacht Races. AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Detroit—New York. 1; Detroit, 0. Second game—New York, 8; Detroit, 1. At Chicago—Washington, 1; Chicago, S. At St. Louis — Philadelphia, 5; St. Louis. S. At Cleveland—Boston, 10; Cleveland, 2. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. w. Ij. P.c. w. i.. p.c. Boston.... 64 36 .640 Detroit.... 43 49 .500 Phlla'phla 58 44 .569 St. Louis. 45 53 .469 Cleveland. 55 46 .544 Chicago... 46 55 . 456 New York 4ti 47 .510 Wash'ton. 32 68 .32(1 New York, Aug. 19.—As a result of the official measurements and calculations it is announced that the Reliance will allow Shamrock III. lm. 45s. over a thirty mile course. It was found that the Shamrock III. was slightly longer on the water line than the American boat, but the latter proved to have nearly 2,000 more square feet of sail area than the challenger, and it was this enormous sail spreud that taxed the American bout so heavily. The first of the rart-s for the cup will take place tomorrow. While the 3,500 operatives originally affected had been reduced by secessions to the mills. It Is conservatively figured that over 2,300 men and women will be affected by this vote. Eagle lodge also requested the Central Labor union to take the mills from the unfair list, which will undoubtedly be done. The Millwrights' union has taken similar action and will return to work with the paper makers. Turks In Despair. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread than any other kind As the price is low London. Aug. 10.—A Constantinople dispatch to the Dally Chronicle dated Aug. 14 describes the Turkish officials as In despair at the rising I11 Macedo nla. The railways were busy all that night conveying troops and stores tc tlie disaffected area. War with Bulga rla was believed to be Imminent, and the military men were impatiently awaiting the opening of hostilities tc end the suspense, which was taxing the patience and discipline of the troops tc the utmost. $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving through its use is considerable. borne other articles in our Coffee, per lb  Juno Coffee, best on the market, per lb BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special meution by reason of their grot dness and cheapness. But the best way to test our statements is to send us an order and prove that we have just what we advertise. . .36 THE DAY AT OYSTER BAY. The fact that only two of the mem bers of the committee were radically opposed to ratification makes the report about the rejection of the treaty seem peculiar. Nothing official has been forwarded to Dr. Herran between the dates of Auk- 6 and Auk- 12. and there must have been Important developments In the consideration of the treaty during time. That is one of the reasons encouraging the belief that the senate vote was only on some motion which had parliamentary significant and not a vote finally rejecting the trea ty. This view is particularly encouraged because the vote of the senate 1? cabled as having been unanimous in opposition. The total loss to the strikers during the ten weeks of Idleness Is figured to amount to between $225,000 and $250,- 000. The company has also lost many thousands of dollars, although the depressed state of the paper trade during the past two months has resulted in very slight changes in prices. BRENNAN and ROBERTS Vegetables, all kinds, always fresh Screen Doors and Window Screens Utah Senator and Wife Guests of the President at Luncheon, New York, Aug. 19.—The time allowance of one minute and 45 seconds, which the Reliance allows the challenger over a 30-mlle course, may be the undoing of theyjefender, but her partisans do not think so. The defender s admirers sum up the situation by declaring that, all other things being equal, the fact that the Reliance can carry nearly 2,000 feet more sail than the Shamrock, on a small water line, smaller than the challenger's, settles the question of the superiority of the boats in favor of the defender. Oyster Bay, Aug: 19.—Senator and Mrs. Kearns, of Utah, were guests of the President at luncheon today. Secretary Barnes this morning denied that the President had sent orders to Secretary Corteiyou to make an investigation into the alleged discrimination against non-union employes in the government printing office. Such an investigation, if made, would come under the civil service commission and would not be referred to the secretary at all. The President has not. taken any hand in the printing office matters since the closing of the Miller incident. 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hoto' Rome, Aug. 19.—It 1b reported that an Italian squadron has been ordered to concentrate in Sicilian waters in readiness to sail for the Turkish coast. Italian Squadron Ordered Ready. Shoes is one of our leading lines. See us before yon buy. We can give you best value and upto-date Shoes. i The Hull a Good Boat. Smoke and Chew Newport, R. I., Aug. 10.—It has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the government officials that the torpedo boat destroyer Hull is a success from every standpoint, and the trial board has decided to recommend that ahe be accepted by the goverument. Tlie trial was held outside of Newport. She waa sent at full speed for one hour under a full load displacement, and then for six hours she was put on an endurance trial. She not only maintained her contract speed of twenty-eight knots an hour, but at times mude twenty-nine knots and over. All the mechanism worked perfectly. A Mysterious Cleveland 8hootlng, Cleveland, O., Aug. 19.—A mysterious shooting which blotted out two lives occurred in the southern portion of the city at a late hour last night. Shortly after 10 o'clock a patrolman walking on Broadway heard two revolver shots In the direction of Ashlond street. Following the sound, he stumbled over the body of a well dressed man about twenty-four years of age, with a revolver lying near him. Close by lay the body of an attractive appearing young woman. Both were dead, the woman shot through the right temple, the man with a bullet hole behind the left ear. No one In the neighorhood knew either of the dead people. EVANS BROS To Rush Freight to Dawson. Glasgow, Aug 19.—Since it became known that the Reliance must give Shamrock III. time allowance of one minute and 45 seconds, there has been, a distinct change in the betting. The odds are now six to four on the Shamrock. Enthusiasm along the Clyde i.i growing. Vancouver, B. C., Aug. 19.—A special from Dawson states that every available steamer, of the lower Yukon Is be lng commissioned in an organized effort to move the vast quantity of freight at St. Michaels, the trnnsporta tlon of which has been delayed owing to the low water below Dawson. The water this season has been the lowest for years, and so far but three down river steamers have been able to reach Dawson with supplies from St. Ml chaels. Many of the old steamers that are now being commissioned have been laid up for several seasons. 44 and 46 S. Main St. Philadelphia Merchant Asphyxiated. PENN Philadelphia, Aug. 19.—Edmond J Karsher. a prominent furniture dealer, was found this morning asphyxiated by gas in the toilet room behind his store, at 1,611 Chestnut street. It is believed that he was overcome by heart disease while he was endeavoring to light the gas. For WEDDINGS E|AHrA.# I For FUNERALS rlOWBrS i Tobacco Just what you want in flor&l decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone)| J-B-CARPENTER. cxeter it. eieter ion TRAGEDY IN CHICAGO. Ready For War Game. Drunken Man Shot Policeman and Portland, Me., Aug. 19.—The searchlight stations along the coast here for the war game were tried last night, and the harbor was brilliantly illuminated. The forts also signaled by the Ardois system of red and white lights, and at the torpedo station at Fort Georges rockets and bombs were used. The spectacle was watched by thousands in the city and at the various resorts about the buy. "War will be declared" Sunday. Miles For Governor of Massachusetts. Then Himself—Both Will Die. Italy Preparing for Trouble. Boston, Aug. 19.—The Globe, a Demo crutlc newspaper, will say today that General Nelson A. Miles, who Is a native of this state, has been suggested by some of the politicians in the party ns a possible nominee for governor ol Massachusetts on the Democratic ticket. Should he be chosen .governor. It Is claimed, he would be a logical candidate for the presidency. The Globe adds that Miles' friends say he would accept the nomination for governor. Save Your Tickets for Valuable Presents Chicago, Aug. 19.—Benj. B. Kreason, a traveling salesman, ended a carousal early this morning by snatching a revolver from policeman Joseph Hunkler, who had been called to stop him from abusing his wife. Shooting the policeman, Kreason then retired to his fla\, there shooting himself. The tragedy occurred in a hall on the second story of a fashionable apartment building at 1220 East Raven wood park. Policeman Hunkler was wounded in the neck. Kreason shot himself above tho heart. Neither is expected to live. Rome, Aug. 19.—The Italian government has ordered the Mediterranean squadron, which is now off Sardinia, to proceed to Sicily, so as to be within easy sailing distance of the seat of trouble in the Turkish provinces. Supply Stores For Strikers. Victor, Colo., Aug. 10.—'The miners announce that three general supply stores will be established at once by the union for the benefit of the striking miners of the Cripple Creek district. They will be at Victor, Cripple Creek and the Goiden City. Goods will be sold at cost and credit given until such time as they are able to pay. The necessary funds have been furnished by the Western Federation of Miners. Sale Now On New York. Aug. 19.—At 8.25 this morning a cartridge exploded in some unknown manner in the subway at the ebrner of Broadway and 103rd street, injuring three workmen, one of whom may die. Three Workmen Injured. Made by Local Union No. 59, Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Fhis is your gain and our loss. But as we have profited nicely by your patronage, we take this opportunity to show our appreciation. Don't fail to get some of the bargains. A Hundred Miles an Hour by Trolley. Chicago, Aug. 19.—One hundred miles an hour in n trolley en. is what the management of the Aurora, Elgth and Chicago Electric. Railroad company promises to show wondering suburbanites along its line within a few weeks. They will not be expected to ride in the meteor cur. at least not on its first trip. The trial will be made with a specially geared motor car now under construction with a view of demonstrating the possibilities of the trolley. Rawlins, Wyo., Aug. 10.—James Williams, a convict, has been shot to death in his cell in the state penitentiary by Ernest Goodsell, night turnkey. Reach ing through the bars, Williams seized Goodsell and wrenched his keys from his hand. After a struggle Goodsell succeeded in drawing his revolver and shot the convict in the head. Williams, who was serving a sentence for grand larceny, escaped from the prison June-5 last, but was recaptured. Unruly Convict Killed. Missing Boy Found in Canal. The Whittaker Wright Case, Confessed Murderer a Suicide. Olen Falls, N. Y.. Auk. 19.—The body of Robert E. Fish, aged 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fish, was recovered from a canal at midnight. The hoy had been missing from home for 12 hours. At noon he was seen riding a bicycle on the towpath, and it is supposed he fell from his wheel into the water. The wheel was found on the towpath. London, Aug. 19.—The formal hearing in the case of Whittaker Wright, head of the defunct London and Globe corporation, was held this morning. The case was adjourned until next Monday, when it will begin in earnest. Nyack, N. Y„ Aug. 19.—Herman T. Coates, who murdered Louis Hull at Spring Valley on May 10, 1902, has committed suicide In the Itocklnno county Jail. Coates was brought lierf from Richmond, Va., where he was arrested for vagrancy. While there lit confessed to the murder of Hull. Or, Sunday he Jumped from an Old Do minion steamer off Sea Girt, but was T. A. DURKIN 1 lot of Boys' Wash Blouse Suits, good value 75c; price.. ..39c Bed Spreads, regular 75c grade; our sale price 45c 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Skirts, deep flounce, trimmed with 6-inch lace laid on dust ruffle; worth"89c; sale price 60o 50c Shirt Waists, yours for 25c 98c Misses' Wrappers, price 50c Ladies' Black Drop Stitch Hose, real value 15c; our sale price 10c Ladies' Parasols, worth $1.75 A Complete Line ot Groceries. Greenville, S. C., Aug. 19.—Trains from the have been tied up fo* the past 36 hours on account of damage to Tiger trestle, between Greenville and Spartanburg. Damaged Trestle Delays Traffic, Havemeyer Offers a Cup. rescued. Ogden, Utah, Aug. 19.—H. O. Havemeyer of New York, in behalf of the American Sugar Refining company, has offered a cup valued at $500 for the best exhibit of sugar beets raised In the arid or semiarid regions, to be shown by the national irrigation congress at Ogden next month. Secretary Moody at Newport. FINE WINES AND LIQUORS Pope's Fisherman's Ring Found, Newport, R. I., Aug. 19.—Secretary ot the Navy William H. Moody, accompanied by Rear Admiral II. C. Taylor, chief of navigation, arrived here from Oyster Bay on the dispatch boat Dolphin. He was given a salute as the boat entered the harbor and nt the wharf was received by United States Senator George Peabody Wetmore. The visitors called at the War college, training station and torpedo station. FOR FAMILY USE. Berlin, Aug. 19.—The Catholic organ, Germania, hears from Rome that the late Pope Leo's fisherman's ring,' which disappeared shortly after his death and, it was thought, stolen, has been found on the late pontiff's writing table, which had been r"rtially destroyed by Cardinal Oreglia. Charged With Killing Mine Owner. Oaxaca City, Mexico, Aug. 19.—An American miner named Madden is under arrest here charged witb the murder of Dr. P. R. King, owner of several mines In the state of Oaxaca. Dr. King was an American and had been in Mexico about live years. Madden was formerly employed at one of the King mines. Americans After Holland Mills. Loudon, Aug. 19.—The Hague correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports that negotiations have been opened by an American combination with a view to acquiring the great steel and iron factories recently built at Terneuzan, near the Belgian frontier. BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50c Porter, J pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz COc Porter, pints, per doz 60c and §2; sale price $1.00 M'r. Bryan at Bennett Funeral. Ladies' and Children's Sunbonnets, all colors, worth 20 cents; New Haven, Conn., Aug. 19.—William J. Bryan is here to attend the funeral of Philo S. Bennett of this city and New York, who was accidentally killed while traveling in Idaho. He is a guest of relatives of Mr. Bennett. Great Textile Strike Threatened. our sale price 10c 50c Umbrellas; sale price.. .35c 1 lot 50c Girdle Corsets; sale price 25c Berlin, Aug. 19.—A strike of 10,000 workers at Crimitzchau, Saxony. is imminent. The men are objecting to a refusal of 80 firms there to concede the demands for a ten-hour day and 10 per cent, increase in wages. Crimitzchau is one of the greatest textile centers of Europe. Commissioner Ide Sails. Austin. Tex., Aug. 19.—Captain W. J. Miller of Big Springs, Tex., a member of the state legislat'ire, was here and reported to the state authorities that many thousands of acres of grazlug laud situated in western Texas had bean burned over div ing the past few days and that the was started by incendlarlae. Texas Pastures Burned. Spokane, Wash., Aug. 19.—Extensive fires are raging about twenty-five miles north of this city. It Is reported that 1,000 acres in a belt of white pine aud cedar has been burned over already, and unless rain falls the loss will be very heavy. A hundred men have been fighting the fire, but they are powerless to control it Destructive Forest Fires. San Francisco, Aug. 19.—H. C. Ide, a member of the Philippine commission, has sailed for Manila on the steamer Coptic. A Watermelon Patch Tragedy. All Delivered at Tour Residence. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 19.—Three men have been killed and ten wounded In Randolph county by a negro named Sledge. .The sheriff and posse are In pursuit The trouble started In a watermelon patch m MAGNET T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Union Club Pure Old Rye Whiskey. Guaranteed. Leading brand in the valley. 8. J. FREEMAN. Both phonea. Refrigerators, at Ash's. 87 S. Main Si, Pitteton.