Pittston Gazette

              ;-r- • ' . ■ THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATION*. c. ~ Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight; rain on Saturday.Pfsple of Pittston Vicinity, and ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. (WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 1 DAILY EST. BY THEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1903. 1WO CENTS A COPY. I (i P A FORTY ORNTri A MONTH, f. « -AlJ-CJO. DOWIE'S HOST HAS ARRIVED FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. NO DECISION YET REACHED FAKE TRUST DIRECTORS PEOPLE S STORE LES8AR WARNS CHINA. New Tork Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. If Russia's Demands Are Rejected Manchuria Will Be Held. Yokohama, Oct. 10.—M. Lesser, the Russian minister to China, has inform ed Prince Cliing, head of the Chinese foreign office, that If China rejects the demands of Russia the occupation oi Manchuria by the Russian troops will be permanent. Note Carefully the Remarkable Values Offered by Us This Week New York, Oct. 16, 1903. High. Low. Clos. ..112 109% 111% .. 66% 64% 66% .. 33% 30% 33 .. 75% 72% 75% ...29% 29 29% .. 16 14% 16 .,.137% 135% 137% . 25% 24 25 .150 150 150 . 35% 34 35% . 99% 97% .132% 131 V . .104% 103%  . 90% 88 90% . 42% 40% 42% . 57 55% 57 .117% 115% 117% . 28% 27% 28% . 21% 20% 21% .118% 116% 118% . 19% 19% 19% 47 45% 47 . 18% 17% 18% . 73% 72 73% . 29% 27 29% 6% 6% 6% 71% 69% 71% 30% 29% 30% 80% 80% 80% 29 27 28% 38% 34% 38% 92% 89% 92% 23% 22% 23% 20% 18% 20% .14 13 13% 61% 58% 61% Many Persons Think That All BEERS Are Alike Until They Drink Restoration Leader Invades Sugar  Atchison .. Brook. Trac. B. & O. ... Such is the Statement by Counsel Foster. Dummies In Shipbuilding Trust Voted as Directed. 19c a garment—W omen's Fleece Cotton Vests and Pants; regular 25c value. New York In Style. Ches. & Ohio C. & G. West. St. Paul  The veteran statesmen's conferences with the cabinet ministers at Tokyo while significant of a are under stood to have been paciili?, confirming the previous conferences before thi emperor on June 23. The statesmer, stipulated for the integrity of Korea nnd Chinese retention of Manchuria With recognition of Russian rights These conferences indicate thnt tho negotiations are progressing toward a pacific solution of the problem. CAME IN PALACE CARS. FALSE REPORT SENT OUT. THE LOCATION OF PLANTS 75c Women's Natural Gray- Wool Vests and Pants; regular $1 valine. Rock Island .. D. & H.  K & T., pf. .. L. & N  Man. El  Met. Trac. ... Mo. Pacific So. Pacific ... Norf. & West. N. Y. Cent. .. Erie  O. & W  Penna  Pacific Mail .. Reading .... . So. Railway .. So. Ry., pf. ... Tenn. C. & I. . Leather  Union Pacific . Wabash, pf. . West. Union . C. F. I  Copper  People's Gas. . Texas Pacific Car & Foundry U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel, pf. One of the American Lawyers In the 8tartllng Revelations Regarding In corporation of Ocfunct Company Brought Out In Hearing—Nixon Sworn Too Late to Testify. 25c Boys' Fleece Li efl Shirts and Drawers, all sizes 49c pair—Large White, Tan and gray Blankets; worth 75c. Wonderful Career of Elijah II.—Came to America Ten Years Ago With Little Cash—Now Reported to Bq Worth $23,000,000. Alaskan Boundary Case Says There STEGMAIER'S * BEER * Will Be No Decision Reached Till Next Week. New York, Oct. 16— Further amazing revelations have been made at the United States Shipbuilding company hearing of the manner In which the affairs of that trust were conducted by "dummy" boy directors, recruited from the Corporation Trust Company of Now Jersey. 25c yard—Good quality Cream Table Damask, 5G inches wide. 19c yard—Turkey Bod Table Damask, 54 inches wide; regular 25e value. New York, Oct. 1(5.—"Elijah the Restorer's" New York visitation, officially beginning on the Lord's day, Oct. 18, actunlly started today. John Alexander Dowie and his restoration host Invaded the city this morning to inaugurate a campaign against sin, hoping to cure the ailments of those who believe In the word they preach and who follow In their footsteps. London, Oct. 16.—John W. Foster, counsel for the United States before! the Alaskan boundary commission, denies the report published to the effect that the judges have decided the case In favor of America. He says the case will probably not be decided before next week. Baron de Rosen, the Russian minis ter, nnd Baron Komurn, the Japanese foreign minister, have held their fourth conference. It lasted four hours. Official dispatches from St. Petersburg say the Russian ministries of wai and of marine have announced that, while not wishing to make any move likely to precipitate hostilities in the far east, both departments wish to have It known that they are completely prepared to meet any eventuality. Then They Wonder 12 Jc Boys' Fast Black Heavy Cotton Hose, with wide rib and seamless feet, all sizes. Frederick K. Seward was again on the stand and In answer to questions by Mr. Untermeyer practically admitted that he knew nothing about the properties purchased by the shipbuilding company on his vote and thoBe of his fellow "dummies." The dinner given by the Pilgrims' society to the Alaska boundary commission at Claridge's hotel last night proved the most notable assemblage of .Englishmen, Americans and Canadians ever brought together In London. In addition to the members of the commission the British cabinet ministers, the United States ambassador and many of the most prominent representatives of English public life were present. WhyThcre's Any Other Nearly 4,000 converts poured into New York on elglit special trains which left Zion City over eight different railroad lines. The leader of the crusade reached the metropolis by a train of parlor cars ovtr the Nickel Plate and the West Shore roads. He lunded in Weeliawken and entered a carriage awaiting him. After crossing the ferry to the foot of West Forty-second street he was driven in his own private luxurious carriage to the Plaza hotel, where he will make his headquarters during the period that he has set apart for the regeneration of New York, to conclude on Nov. 8. See our large stock of* Blankets and Comfortables. It will pay you to buy for winter's supply now. The officials there have been informed of the signing of the commercial treaty between China and Japan, which may Jiave an Important bearing on the Russo-Japanese situation. The treaty opens Mukden, the capital ot Manchuria, and one other port to Japanese commerce. China's opening ol the Mnnchurian capital to Japan while Russia has not yet evacuated Manchuria is considered significant and ae likely to ameliorate the differences. Horace 8. Gould, another dummy director, and Kenneth K. McLaren, a dummy incorporator, gave testimony of a similar nature. The hearing was adjourned to next Wednesday Just nf Lewis Nixon, a former president of the trust, was called as a witness. He did not testify. Stegmaier Brewing Co Wilkesbarre, Pa. PEOPLE'S STORE. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS the CHEAPEST Conference on Extra Session. A KNITTING DESIGN. Washington, Oct. 16,.—Representatives Payne, of New York, and Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, had a short conference with President Roosevelt at the White House this morning. Payne is chairman and Dalzell a ranking member of the ways and means committee. They called to discuss the work of the extra session and assured the President that the Cuban reciprocity resolution would pass the House without serious opposition. Shell and Sliamroclc Lace m Very Young Mr. Seward hazarded the be lief that the Bethlehem steel plant was In Houiesteud, Pa., because he remembered that a great steel strike hail taken place In that town when he was a small boy. He was reasonably certain that the Harlan & Holllngswortli plunt was located near Brooklyn, although It Is at Wilmington, Del. It would not surprise him, he said, If he were told that the latter concern was a car building company. Ignorant as to Plants' Location. The Delineator's instructions for this attractive lace pattern are as follows: Pretty Trimming. There was a guard of honor to greet "Elijah" when he stepped out of the train de luxe that carried Ills official party, consisting of 1,000 of the Zlon host dressed in a distinctive uniform and wearing as a "side arm" the Bible. EVANS BROS. A' H&-RRICES Abbreviations used In knitting: K, knit plain; n, narrow; o, n, over and narrow; si, slip a stitch; si and b, slip and bind; p, purl; k 2 tog., knit 2 together; o or th o, thread over. TONS OF LOCUSTS KILLED. Filipinos Destroyed 17,000,000 Pounds. Manila, Oct. 10.—Returns from all the provinces show that the natives up to date have killed 17,000,000 pounds of locusts. Defaulter Herman Caught. The Bible was used by the men and women as a sword, aud at the command "Present arms!" the Bibles were withdrawn from the'wearer's belts and thrust forward, with the leaves open. There was a short drill of this sort in the statlQn. Use any number of cotton desired and two steel knitting needles to correspond igtlth the size selected. Cast on 82 stitches and purl across once. Best Patent Flour Feed, per 100 Potatoes, per bushel Granulated Sugar, 19 lbs. Butter, per lb Cheese, per lb 13.00 1.30 .70 1.00 Dean Tompkins, formerly treasurer of San Fernando, has been sentenced to nine years' imprisonment on the charge of embezzlement. On Sept. 20 Tompkins was sentenced to seventeen years' Imprisonment for forgery. The witness said that he personally paid nothing for his share of stock, and he did not know if any one else had paid for it. He understood, however, that the share of stock belonged to him. He Indorsed the sliure of stock In blank and surrendered It to one of the employees of the Corporation Trust company, receiving no payment. He did not know what became of it. Fahey Would Prove Black List First. Row.-—S 1, k 3, n, o 2 n, k 7, o, n, o, n, k 2, o, 3 times, n, k 7, o 2, p 2 tog. Wilkesharre, Oct. 16.—District President Fahey, of the United Mine Workers, has issued a statement in which he offers President Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania railroad, evidence that the officials of the coal departments are maintaining a black list against old employes who have been refused work since the strike. Dowie's Wonderful Career. Second Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 8 (k 1, p 1, k 1 p 1) in loop, p 14 (k 1, p 1) in loop, p 5. 13| In this most remarkable invasion in the history of America the self styled "Elijah the Restorer" and "Elijah II.," general overseer of the Christian Catholic church, aud Ills so called "restoration host" have avowed the purpose of evangelizing the city and converting Its people to the doctrines which Dowle promulgates. George Herman, the defaulting constabulary officer, lias been captured and taken to Bayaivin. Eight hundred dollars was recovered from him. SHOES Third Row.—S 1, k 5, n, o 2, n, k 0, o, n, o, n, k 6, o 3 times, n, k 5, o 2, p 2 tog. WE CARRY THE BEST FLOUR manufactured. A given quantity will make more and better bread tlian any other kind Ah the price ib low We aro better prepared for you than ever before in tho shoe line. Fourth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 6 (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1) in loop, p 17 (k 1, p 1) In loop, p 7. Governor Taft has designated Dec. 23 as the date of his departure for Washington to enter upon his duties as secretary of war. In the purchase of properties Seward said lie exercised his best judgment. He admitted, however, that at the meetings of the juvenile directorate he received in advance drafts of the mill* utes which the directors were expected to pass, and they always did so. Italian Suspects Arrested. EVERY PAIR RELIABLE. ALL NEW GOODS. Paris, Oct. 16.—In pursuance of Its policy to most carefully guard the King of Italy, who is visiting President Loubet, the government yesterday arrested 17 Italian suspects who arrived from New York yesterday. The trunks of the suspects are being thoroughly searched. Fifth Row.—S 1, k 3, n, o 2, n, n, o 2, n, k 5, o, n, o, n, k 4, o 3 times, n, k 9, o 2, p 2 tog. $5 per bbl.; $2.50 per 100; $1.25 per 50 pounds, the Saving throngh its use is considerable. Borne other articles in our Traveling in the luxury of a multimillionaire In a railway president's private oar, tliiw man, who thirteen years ago, a convict recently released from a Tasmanlnn prison, landed in San Francisco with less than $100, now leads to the metropolis of America a host of more than 3,000 religious enthusiasts, coming in nine special trains, with orders from their leader to "save the dying millions of America's Sodom city." Verdict by a Coin Toa«. Visit Our Shoe Department. Sixth How.—O, p 2 tog., p 2, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 4 (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1) In loop, p 14 (k 1, p 1) in loop, p 3 (k 1, p 1) in loop, p 5. Lawrenceville, III., Oct. 10.—A jury trying George ilyrtn, charged with assault to commit murder, falling to reach a verdict after being out thirtysix hours, a juror suggested flipping nickels, heads to convict and tails to acquit. Each juror put a nickel in a hat, gave it a shake and a toss, and the nickels fell on a table, six and six, necessitating another toss. The second trial showed four heads and eight tails, resulting in acquittal. The court accepted the verdict, but did not know how it was reached. The state will get a new trial, and the jurors may be Indicted.BIG GROCERY STOCK call for special mention by reason of their Hardness 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. HOSIERY The witness said lie had acted as an incorporator for from fifty to seventylive companies while he was employed by the Corporation Trust company. He had acted as director for ten or flfteeD of the companies. Seventh Bow.—S 1, k 5, n, o 2, n, n, o 2, n, k 4, o, n, o, n, k IT, o 2, p 2 tog. We Lave a full line of all kinds at lowest prices. BRENNAN and ROBERTS Imported Glass Blowers' Case. \42 N. MAIN. Next to £agle Hotel UNDERWEAR Malone, N. Y., Oct. 16.—Twelve glass blowers who were held up here and ordered deported by Immigration Commissioner Watchern, at Montreal, which decision was affirmed at Washington, left last night for New York, where a hearing in the case on appeal by the British consul will be held at Kills Island today. Dr. Dowle lins done many wonderful things, though nothing he has yet attempted is so stupendous ns his self set task of converting the greatest city of the ncfv world in two weeks. TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COA8T. Men's Underwear; best valuo in the city for the money. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account (J^rury's PRICES Meeting National Backers' Association. FLANNEL Born in Scotland and graduated from a divinity school, he failed to achieve more than mediocre success ns a minister of the KOspel. He went to Australia and there formulated and first preached his doctrine of divine lieallnu on which his Christian Catholic church Is based, lie was ridiculed and mobbed and imprisoned. The small amount of money he brought to America with him soon went. On account of the meeting of the National Bankers' Association, to be held at San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 20 to 23, the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. offers a personally-conducted tour to the Pacific Coast at remarkably low rates. We have the old reliable Honesdale Flannel. Successful Burglars. Glasgow Philanthropist Dead. Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 16.—The residence of Goodwin Stoddard, leading counsel for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, was entered by burglars during the night, who got away with r vout $1,000 worth of plunder. The principal loser by the operations of the thieves was Mrs. Sanford Stoddard, who is a niece of Mrs. Bradley Martin and a bride of only a few months. Best Patent Flour *5.00 SLL EVANS BROS Glasgow, Oct. 16.—William Quarrler, founder of homes for Glasgow's waifs, died today. During his life, the deceased sent hundreds of poor people to Canada and the United States. SHELL AND SHAMROCK LACE. Rye Flour, per sack Best Family Flour 4.50 1.00 Eighth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 3, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 19 (k 1, p 1) In loop, p 2 (k 1, p 1) In loop, p 7. This tour will leave New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and other points on the Pennsylvania railroad east of Pittsburg, Wednesday, Oct. 14, by special train of the highest grade Pullman equipment. A quick run westward to San Francisco will be made, via Chicago, Omaha, Cheyenne and Ogden. B-W Flour 25 lbs No. 1 Hay  No. 2 loot; and cut Hay... Bale Straw  Best Delaware Co. Butter Full Cream Cheese  .90 .85 .0(1 Ninth Row.—S 1, k 3, n, o 2, n, n, o 2, n, k 7, o, n, o, n, k 10, o 2, p 2 tog. For WEDDINGS Clnufore V For FUNERALS TIOWBrS I Inspiration or foresight took liim to Chicago Just before the world's fair. In a rude tabernacle of boards? he launched his faith cure creed. The newspapers attacked him. and he fought them, gaining notoriety and much free advertising. He bought land and built a city, called 7Aon. He established Industries that attracted workers to his church and paid big dlv idends. British Steamer Lost In Collision. Tenth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 4, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 20 (k 1, p 1) in loop, p 2 (k 1, p 1) in loop, k 5. London, Oct. 16.—The steamers Lord Antrim and Manchester today collided in Belfast lough. The Manchester sank. All the crew were saved. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B.CMPEHTER, exeter «t. exeter iqio Eleventh Rdw.—S 1, k 5, n, o 2, n, k 10, o, n, o, n, k 15, o 2, p 2 tog. Sweitzer Cheese Brick Cheese Versailles Welcomes Italy's Ruler. Five days will be devoted to San Francisco. Returning, the special train will run to Los Angeles, where two days will be spent among the resorts of California. Santa Barbara, Del Monte, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs. Denver, and St. Louis will be visited on the journey eastward. The party will reach New York on the evening of Nov. 4. Apples, per bushel..... Onions, per bushel  Sweet Potatoes, per peck HI* Preference. Twelfth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p S, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 21 (k 1, p 1) in loop, Vl- Versailles, France, Oct. 16.—Great crowds assembled here to welcome King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena of Italy, accompanied by President nnd Mine. Loubet and a brilliant suit. The city and the palaces were beautifully decorated, and a large military force was on duty. He—Life is simply one grand chase. If you are not among the pursuers you must be one of the pursued. Potatoes, per bu Honey, per box .70 .121 Thirteenth Row.—S 1, k 3, n, o 2, n, k 13, o, n, o, n, k 14, o, p 2 tog. Today he boasts that he is. worth $23,000,000, for everything in JCIon City and even the city Itself Is In his name. She—Will you run with the hounds or fly with the deer? Fourteenth Row.—p, p 2 tog., p 6, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 22 (k 1, p 1) in loop, p 5. Maple Syrup, per qt... Maple Syrup, per 1 gal Maple Syrup, per gal.. SPECIAL LOW PRICES al He—I will fly with you, dear, If you please.—Kansas City Journal. Clergymen of Niagara Falls bavins protested, permission was refused to John Alexander Dowle to preach In Frospect park, the governmeitf reservation there, yesterday to 2,00o of his followers who halted there on their Journey to New York. The host of Zion had a parade and were photographed in the park after Dowle had offered prayer and made a brief address of welcome. Fifteenth Row.—S 1, k 21, o, n, o, n, k 13, o 2, p 2 tog. Sixteenth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 7, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 28. Honey, per bottle the MAGNET Thinks Well of Himself. San Francisco, Oct. 16.—Josephine Meade, a student of the University of California, was shot aud killed here by Paul Schmidt, aged twenty-ttve years, who afterward committed suicide. Miss Meade was formely a resident of Los Angeles, where she was employed as a teacher In the public schools. Schmidt was also a resident of Los Angeles, where he Is sahl to have been prominently connected. A Double Tragedy. Round-trip rate, covering all expenses for 18 days, except five days spent In San Francisco, $190. Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour .10 Self-raising B-W Flour 10 Cabbage 7c and 8c "Isn't It strange," remarked Mrs. Bll-11ns to her husband, "that I can never get a good bargain in shoes ?" "You did once," said her husband. "When was that?" Bargains in every part of tlio store. Read this list over and compare them with what you usually pay. Seventeenth Row.—S 1, k 22, o, n, o, n, k 12, o, p 2 tog. Rates from Pittsburg will be $5 less. WttUam Drury, Eighteenth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 8, o, p 2 tog., o, p 2 tog., p 27. For full information apply to ticket agents, or Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad St. Station, Phila~ delphta, Pa. 12t3 "When you got me."—Chicago Record-Herald.Nineteenth Row.—S 1, k 23, o, n, o, n, k 8, n 4 times, o, p 2 tog. THE LEADIN8 GROCER. Men's heavy fleece-lined shirts and drawers, silk bound, only 35c. Self Control. Twentieth Row.—O, p 2 tog., p 5, then pull 5 stitches over the last one k, p 30. VERY LOW RATES Ladies' heavy Melton walking skirts, latest style, worth $3.50; special price, $1.25. Government Rests In Postal Trial "Have you ever shed real tears while acting?" asked the Inquisitive girl. T. A. DURKIN. Cincinnati, O., Oct. lii.—In the trial of Miller and Johns for alleged conspiracy and bribery under the recent post office indictments the government rested in the afternoon, and the defense introduced evidence for three hours. One of the defendants was still on the stand when court adjourned. After the government rested counsel for both Johns and Miller filed motions for n nonsuit. ' Both motions were promptly overruled by Judge Thompson. "No," answered Mr. Storinlngton Barnes. "I have telf it Bometimcs, but I make it a rule never to let my box office cares intrude in my art."—Washington Star. Repeat from first row. Tried to Blow Up British Magazine. To California, Arizona, Mexico, New Tomato Butter, London, Oct. 10.—A Peking dispatch to the Times describes n mysterious attempt to blow up the magazine of the British legation Tuesday night during a military ball. Wires were laid, but were not connected with the battery. At the same time the breech blocks nnd sights of a 4.7 inch gun were •tolen, but have since been discovered fn the native city. Mexico and Other Western Points Via Southern Railway. One lot double-faced patent leather belts, black and red; your choice, 10c. Tomato butter Is a delicacy put up by some western housewives. Tow nine pounds of tomatoes peeled and sliced allow three pounds of sugar, one pint of vinegar, three tablespoonfuls of cinnamon, one and a half tablespoonfuls of allspice and one tablespoonful of cloves. Cook until thick, stirring often to prevent scorching. Anyone desiring to make a trip to California, Arizona, Mexico, New Mexico or other western points, either for business or pleasure, can do so now at a small cost. A Complete Line oi Groceries. Children's heavy fleece-lined vests and pants from 5c. A Sort of a Twister. Misses' heavy fleece-lined vests and pants,-all sizes, 15c. Colfax—And so you think she was glad to see you? FINE WINES AND LIQUORS 10-4 cbtton blankets, nicely bound, worth 75c; special price, 48c. Duuilcy—Ob, yes. Almost the first thing she said was that she wished she had known I was coming.—Boston Transcript. Daily until Nov. 29th, 1903, lncln slve, special one-way colonists' ticke; FOR FAMILY USE will be sold via Southern Railway at rate of $49.75 from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, San Francisco and other points; proportionately low rates from other points. 11-4 comfortables, carded, cottonfilled, figured cotton front, red back, worth $1.50; here, 98c. Blast Furnace Closed, Beautiful Glassware. White Men Disturb Reds. Etna, Pa., Oct. 10.—The Isabella blast furnace here has closed down indefinitely, throwing about (100 men out of employment. The entire working force of the two furnaces and the office force were released, only a few men being kept on to clear up the grounds and work on a new refrigerator which is being built. Both plain and ruby, 5c and 10c. Decatur, Neb., Oct. 10.—A gang of white men are said to have been trespassing on the Omaha reservation. The Indians of the Skunk and Wolf lodges are In a high state of excitement. United States Marshal Sloan has sent a number of deputies to quiet the Indians and airest the guilty ones. r BARTELS Beer, pints per doz. 50c Porter, pints, per doz. 50o Porter, J pints, doz. 40c Ale, pints, per doz. 75c SCHLITZ Famous Milwaukee Beer, pints, per doz 60c Porter, pints, per doz 60c Ladles' dairy cloth flannette shutwaist, nicely trimmed, latest style, regular 75c value, here for 45c. A tea set In four pieces, 35c. The Southern Railway operates on fast trains, tri-weekly, high class, personally conducted, vesttbuled excursion sleeping cars between Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco without change, via Atlanta, New Orleans and El Paso, which the double berth rate is only $7. things here in the vegetable and fruit line tomorrow, furnishing the wherewith for a fine Saturday and Sunday dinner. Send us your order, we'll take care of it. Of course you buy your fresh shell oysters here—you do if you want the bost. There Will be Many A fine line of school supplies, of slates, school bags, book straps, tablets, composition and students' note books, crayons in large variety, pencil boxes, etc. Manicure set, 25c. * Lace collars in all the latest styles. Newest designs In stole efToct, from 50c. Silk muffs, black and white, from 50e See our lace and trimmings and ornaments. We have all tho latest styles at special low prices. Cornell Professor Under the Knife. Ithaca, N. Y:, Oct. 10.—Professor Edward L. Nichols, head of the department of physics in Cornell university, ban been operated on in the Ithaca City hospital for appendicitis. His physicians report that his condition Is satisfactory.Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 10.—A flow of gas has occurred In No. 1 mine of the Morrissey coal mines, resulting in the death by asphyxiation of four miners. Twenty men were In the mine at the time, _ Four Miners Asphyxiated. F—h F—h F—c, all kinds. SHARP'S MARKET. Both phonos. Leather dog collars, 25c. Pocket knives, from 5c upward. Vocal and Instrumental sheet music, 5 sents. Excursion sleeping cars leave Washington on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All Delivered at Tour Residence. !!£ MAGNET Peerless patterns, nothing over 15c. Open evenings until nine. Chas, L. Hopkins, Dlst. Pass. Agt., Southern Railway, 828 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., will take pleasure in furnishing ail information. s25eod27t T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. -Main St. Both 'phones. 87 S. Main Si, Pittston. For gents' underwear, go to Olleo- RUGGLES' BOOK STORE, Broad St. V