Pittston Gazette

              TNI For the i and Mil  Pair; Fri- Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. day, fair, with risii the northern and fresh west to north1 temperature in istern. portions; 54th Y: SSTA \ BY 8 PA' i. :S ON THE BRINK OF WAR Tokyo at the residence of Premier Katsura.Tbe meeting, which lasted several hours, is believed to have been of much importance, though no details of the discussion have been given to the public. Possibly it foresliad6\vs ener- Incipient Insurrection Suppress - ed With Bloody Hand. IIV 89 AL"V\ THE CHEAPEST Russian Fleet Reported to Have perfect product of the brewers' art, Left Port Arthur. getic action on account of the Russian proerastinntlofa. Marquis Ito, president of the privy GENERAL MONPLAISIB . The Great Mid-Winter Sale 1b an event of unusual Interest to the people of Plttston and vicinity. This sale will eclipse all former ones held by us, in sterling values offeired. The price cutting knife has been used unsparingly, as the following bargains will show. We must have room for spring goods. p ALEXEIEZT GIVEN FOIL POWER Hi it's try to attend t}»e conference. CONSULTATION IN HANNA'8 CA8E council, waa summoned from the coun- I M«y Begin Hostilities, It Is 8aid, on Hl» Own Responsibility— Important 8ecret Conference In Tokyo—8eoul- Fusan Road Oooupled by Japan. gations- Three ( Drs and Two r I q ... Who Climbed Over Hie Wall*. Eminent Phyalcl*n» Decide There Are Washington, Feb. 4. - Mall advices No Alarming Symptoma. from thoroughly authentic sources Washington, Feb. 4.—Senator Hanna which reached several persons In passed a fairly comfortable night Dr. Washington Indicate that a terrifying Rl*ey will hold over tile state of affairs has existed recently hi case with a Net today. He Haiti. One letter from Port au Prince says that no atarnu . j gives the following account of hap- The consultation wasHv • r'J°* and "Dnil*gs at that place: Rixey. Dr. Magruder, of Washingw-. /''Affairs heire are In a state of wild and Dr. Brewer of New York, and last- and dreadful disorder. While the presed about an hoar. A bulletin was then ident, General Notd, was .la Gonaives, issued, wfilch said that Hanna was a city in the northern part of this resuffemig from a recurrent attack of public, a conspiracy was discovered to grip, with an unusual amount of pby- inaugurate a revolution not so much 8ical depression. There are no alarm- against General Nord himself as for ing symptoms and no reason to believe P™e f «e"lng control of this his recovery will not take place in a ««y and forcing the president to agree reasonable time. Dr. Brewer left for t0 taln ®ea8".re" respecting the libv , m i u ,i. » » a eration and pardoning of a number of New York. Tonight, it is expected, an- £ tho bank acan. other consultation wiH be had. A sampie of the patient's blood was taken for „^hen U(e tIrneln.rlved to carry thc analysis, and It Is expected the result plot ,nt0 executloni many of those imwlll be known tonight. plicated withdrew therefrom. General Maximo Monplaisir was, however, determined to carry it through. Learning of (the conspiracy, the military governor of the city, with a number of soldiers, Moke Into the house where Monplaisir and a few of bis friends were gathered. Orders were given to shoot all those within on the spot. Those who were killed were Monplaisir, his son, one or two other persons and a servant. Among those who escaped was the writer. Conspirator Murdered In His Bed. "The owner of the house escaped by Jumping out of a second story window and in so doing broke a leg, but managed to crawl to the bouse of a German, who gave him shelter. The military authorities, finding he had made his escape, arrested and Imprisoned his wife. Hearing this, the man informed the authorities if they would release his wife he would return to his house. He kept his word, returning to the house, where the authorities found him in bed after a physician had set his leg. Without any ceremony they killed him as he lay there by firing thirteen bullets into his body. "The foreign residents then became alarmed, and the German admiral informed the authorities if their action did not cease he would land marjnes and take possession" of the city. This stopped further proceedings. General Nord afterward reached Port an Prince, and the excitement is somewhat allayed, but is still intense and may break out at any moment. "Nearly all of the legations arc full of refugees. Even the American legation has fourteen, among whom there are said to be three senators and two deputies. Most of these reached the legation by scaling the rear wall, some seventeen feet high. The legation was surrounded by troops when the French steamer left, and a close watch is be}ng kept on it. The French and German legations are also crowded with refugees. A new Haitian gunboat has arrived, but the inexperienced navigator in charge of the vessel has twice narrowly escaped wrecking It by its being run upon the rocks In the harbor.":r Children's Flannelette Sleeping Garments, all sizes, for 22c a suit. Men's Heavy Scarlet Merino Shirts and Pants for 25c each. London, Feb. 4.—In all quarters It is admitted this morning that war in the far east is a decided possibility, while in many circles well Informed as to the state of affairs, it Is declared that a clash between the forces of the Czar and the Mikado is inevitable. All reports from the1 scene of the diplomatic disturbance indicate that both countries are proceeding with preparations for war with all haste. Word has been received from Tokio, according to a report wired to London, that the Russian commander at Vladivostock, believing war to be Inevitable, has issued a request to all Japanese residents to prepare to leave. A rich, amber colored beer, equal to the finest imported in Body, Quality and Taste 1 lot Ladles' $1.00 Dark Percale Wrappers for 69c each. Wind"* Shades with spring roller for 8c each. Children's Flannelette Skirts, nicely made, for 10c each. • -' i r-;: & Tabes precedence wherever used for its PURITY and MATURITY. I Iv Infants' Cream Silk Lined Bonnets, regular value 75c each.; special sale price 16c each. Try a case—price fifty cents per dozen, delivered promptly. A. ' * 1 lot Men's Suspenders, regular value 16c; sale price 5c a pair. 2?6 dozen Men's Heavy Working Mitts for 15 cents a pair. Berlin, Feb. 4 —At the court ball last evening, a diplomat, conversing with the Kaiser, expressed admiration at Russia's moderation. The Emperor replied, "Yes, but there is a limit to everything, including Russia's patience." Tfie statement confirms the Kaiser's sympathy with Russia. Stegmaier Brewing Co Children's Flannelette Night Gowns, nicely made, for 25 cents each. THE DEADLOCK BROKEN. Bottling Department. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 1 case Children's Grey Merino Underwear, very heavy weight, all sizes, for 15c. GENERAL KUI IPATKIN, RUSSIA'S MINISTER OF WAR. Raynor Elected Senator From Maryland by Solid Democratic Vote. London, Feb. 4.—A dispatch to the Central News from Tokio says a special meeting of the Japanese Cabinet was held this morning and that the ministers will, meet again this afternoon, at which time the Emperor will be present. A Toklo dispatch to Reuter's says the Japanese government has received news that all the Russian warships which were at Port Arthur, except one,, left that port yesterday. Their destination, so the dispatch says, is unknown. j Annapolis, Md., Feb. 4.—Isador Raynor was today elected United States Senator to succeed Louis E. McComas by a-solid Democratic vote of 86, Mc- Comas (Rep.) getting 36. As minister of war in Russia General Alexel Kuropatkin controls the greatest army in the world. On a war footing it is said to number 4,000,000 men. He has been a fighting man for thirty-live years and is now fifty-five. WILKESBARRE, PA. PEOPLE'SSTORE, 16 South Main St., Pitts ton. AMUSEMENTS. "I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility," writes P. J. Green, of Lancaster, N. H. "No remedy helped me unlil I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They have also kept my .wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invigorator for weak,. run down .women. No other medicine can take its place in our family." Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Plttston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. Better Than Gold. Bread is The Staff of Life ■ Balfour's Condition Serious. Manchester, England, Feb. 4.—A newspaper dispatch today states that the condition of Premier Balfour is worse than reported and that it will be weeks before he will be able to appear in the House of Commons. In his latest musical comedy hit, "Peggy From Paris," which comes to the Broad Feb. 12, George Ade, the author, early introduces a quaint bit of comedy which he calls "An Ode to an Oyster Stew." It is irresistibly amusing, as audiences have found wherever the play has been produced. Mr. Ade recently explained how he came to write this ode. The famous humorist spent his boyhood in Kentland, Ind. He tells that the unfailing means of raising money for any semi-public purpose was to give an oyster supper. As the family with whom h© lived were public spirited, they invariably made him the agent of their generosity and sent him to all the supp3rs,. The oyster stews at these according to Mr: Ade's experience, consisted oif warm water and milk, with grease •floating on the surface. If such a thing as an oyster formed any part whatsoever of the concoction, Mr. Ade never discovered it. He declares that he became so disgusted with those oyster suppers that the very mention of one made him ill. His long-endured misery at last found vent in the "Ode to an Oyster Stew." "Peggy From Paris," Feb. 12. The better the flour, the be! ter the bread; the better the bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. St. Petersburg, Feb. 4.—The government officials today stated that the Russian fleet left Port Arthur merely to avoid ice. Suicide on Ocean Liner. Queenstown, Feb. 4.—The Cedric, which arrived this morning from New York, reports that a passenger named John Sandram committed suicide by hanging bimsglf on board. He was burled at sea yesterday. , London, Feb. 4.—A special urgent cable to the Evening News from Pekin, just received, reads as follows: "Official information has been received here that the Japanese government has decided to refuse any further negotiations with Russia and to take action at once." It is interpreted here as meaning that war in the far east has Evans' Success, per bbl $5.25 Butterfly Flour, per bbl $5.25 Surprise Flour, per bbl 5.25 Seal Flour, per bbl 5.25 Feed, per cwt 1.20 Oats, per bushel 50 Potatoes, per bushel 85 Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy, lb.. 25 Butter, fancy creamery .28 Cheese, per lb .... Skinned Ham, per lb.  Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack.... Cold Snaps, 3 lb package  Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for.... Nabob, per package  Maple Sugar, 2 lb for.... Ambassador Choate Has Recovered. London, Feb. 4—Ambassador Choate, wio has been confined to his room by illness, hali recovered. He will leave to. day for the country, where he will rest for two or three days. What a Dollar Will Buy will fill two baskets, at our store. You know little leakages In the kitchen runs away with a good deal of money. It is the little leakages whioh the big river of large expenditures. You aon't know how many leak* you may out off by buying your Elegant skating at Rocky Glen. See the curling game Thursday night. Splendid new illuminations. Warm building. 3t2 begun, London, Feb. 4. — A dispatch from Port Arthur, via Chefu, dated Thursday, 1:02 a. m., says the Russian fleet has left Port Arthur. A 56-inch brass phonograph horn for J3 at Krise's. GROCERIES FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. at the right place. You will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that ypu are not paying a penny more than you ought to iDay when you buy of us. .  New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank buildin. An earlier dispatch from Port Arthur said: T. A. DURKIN. .75 .12 .25 .10 .25 BRENNAN and ROBERTS "Four regiments and three batteries are leaving Port Arthur for the neighborhood of the Yalu river. Two trains leave doily, filled with troops and stores. Four regiments besides the fortress' artillery are to remain in Port Arthur. -i "All the warships left the basin and are now anchored, with twenty torpedo boats, outside the harbor. There is no excitement. High officers say the Yalu expedition is a merely precautionary measure. High. Sugar 126% Car & Foundry ,. 19% Am. Loco 21 Copper 48% Af-hison, com. .. 69% New York, Feb. 4, 1904. Low. 124% 19% 20% 48% 68% ClOB. 125% 19% 20% 48% 69% A Complete Line ot Groceries. 4« N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Maple Syrup, 1 qt can  Maple Syrup, % gallon can  Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can  Fancy Table Syrup, 2/z lb can.. .25 .48 .85 .10 Agency for Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees. Dixie Theater, Scranton, Stop and Look! B. R. T 43% 42% 43% "Hazel Kirk" is the bill at the Dixie Theater, Scranton, for the last three days of this week. During the coming week, two good attractions will be offered. "Across the Pacific" will be produced on the first three days, with a matinee on Monday afternoon. The company numbecs 60 people, including a brass band. "M'Llss" will be the bill on the last three days of the week. All of these plays will be presented at popular prices. Honey, per cake.... B. & O  Can. Pacific Ches. & Ohio C. F. I  82% 118 33% 32% 82 117% 33% 31% 82% 118 33% 31% New Brazil, Pecans, English Walnuts, Taragona Almonds and Soft Shell Almonds. A full line of Xmas Candies. Honey, per glass Evans Bros. "It is rumored that General Ma is marshaling the army north of ghanhaikwan, really as a menace to the Russian flank, ostensibly to repress bandits, and that Russia Is sending some troops south. Erie  111. Central .. L. & N  Manhattan .. Met. 8t. Ry. M., K. & T. . Mo. Pacific . N. Y. Central Norf. & West. O. & W  Penna  27 129 105% 141% D 118 39 91% 118% 59 22 117% 27 129% 105% 142% FINE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE. at our show windows, then come in and examine the many good things we are offering at greatly reduced prices. The choice from one window is $1.00; the other $5.00. These sales are eagerly looked forward to by our many patrons. We cordially invite your inspection 46 South Main St., Pitts ton. Escaped *n Awful Fate. Mrs. H. Haggins, of Melbourne, Fla., writes: "My doctor told me I had consumption and nothing could be done for me. I was given up to die. The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery fon Consumption induced me to try it. Results were startling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr. King's New Discovery. It surely saved my life." This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck & Roberts, Pittston, and Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. Price 50c and fl. Trial bottles free. A Mother's Recommendation, For WEDDINGS Elnuforft ! For FUNERALS rlOWWr# J China N«ol'flDble. Bartel's, Pabst and Schlltz Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. "But the Russian officers all deny this, saying China Is a negligable quantity and that two ItuRsian regiments are sufficient to defend Manchuria against an invasion from the south. One high official said that Japanese military men disguised and scattered along the Manchurian railway were more dangerous than the whole Chinese army. Cured After Suffering 10 Years. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We oan do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I.B-OARPENTER. EUTIIST.eutkrmm B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co., Mlddletown. O., suffered for 10 years with dyspepsia. He spent hundreds of dollars for medicine and with doctors, without receiving any permanent benefit. He says, "One plght, while feeling exceptionally bad, I was about to throw down the evening paper when I saw an item in the paper regarding the merits of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I concluded to try it, and while I had no faith in it, I felt better' after the second dose. After using two bottles I am stronger and better than I have been In years, and I recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to my friends and acquaintances suffering from stomach trouble." Sold by Thos. J. Yates. All Delivered at Tour Residence. Gas 100 99% T. A. DURKIN. Reading 44% Rock Island 24 So. Pacific 49% S. Ry., com 21% Tenn. C. & 1 37% Texas Pacific 25 Union Pacific .... 80% U. 8. Steel 11% U. S. Steel, pf. .. 55% Wabash ........... 3« 45 S. Main Si Both 'phones. H. G. SHUPP, General Clearing Sale at The Magnet "An American got the contract for constructing extensive barracks in various places in Manchuria far from the railway. Gas Globes 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKESBARKE. 12c and upwards "A Japanese landing in Korea is daily expected, but the Russians are conAdent they can prevent the landing of a large force owing to the superiority of their torpedo boats.". Alexeieff Empowered to Make War. A dispatch from St. Petersburg to Reuter's Telegraph company, dated Tuesday and forwarded by way of the frontier, says the Russian general staff has given Viceroy anthority to declare war and hostilities on his own responsibility if circumstances render it necessary. Electric Shades Too much stock and too little room, consequently the knife has gone in deep, Many values like these: I have used Chamberlain's Gough Remedy for a number of years and have no hesitancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence In this remedy.—Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale.by all dealers on a guarantee. Electric neckties at Krlse's. Elegant skating at Rocky Glen. See the curling game Thursday night. i 10c and upwards Electric Fixtures PRICES OBITUARY. Heavy I. C. Wash Boilers, No. 8, they are sold at some places as high as 69c, and at others as low as 50c, our sale price..' 39c Children's heavy fleece lined hose, worth regular 25c; these go at 10c Pit and Flinch at Krise's. Adjustable for all possible positions. Made for store, ' offioe, shop, factory and resi' dence use. Austin Navln. LftBt night at 11.30 occurred the death of Austin Navin, an estimable young man, who resided with his mother, Mrs. Mary Navin, on Chapel St., Upper Plttston. The deceased had been ill of pneumonia for four days and his death, being unexpected, came as a serere shock to his family. He was aged 21 years and was employed on the Lehigh Valley road. He is survived by his mother, one brother, Michael, of Johnston, O., and the following sisters: Mrs. T, Wlalsh, Mrs. John Whalen, Margaret and Mary. National Funds to be Withdrawn. Washington, Feb. 4.—The Secretary of the Treasury has issued a call for the withdrawal, on demand, probably within the next ten dayg, of 20 per cent. of the government funds now held on depoait by national banks. Gas Tips Chicago Cash Meat Market Quality High. Prices Low. Aluminum and other styles Men's Fancy Shirts, slightly scaled, assorted lot. worth 50c, 75c and $1.00; your choice for 25c Ladies' fiue Corsets, nicely trimmed, assorted lot, j»ome worth $1,. some 75c and some 50c, all nice and (dean, youreholce..... . 4So |  Men's heavy Aeec© lined gloves and Mitts, reduced to 10c One lot children's mifctg, always sold for 10c, you get them for. ,5c 1 lot Comfortables, sold usually at $1.25; sometimes it $1.00; thoso roduccd to 89c Children's Coate and Fur Sets at one-third off regular prioe  Men's heavy fleece lined Undershirts, reg. 50o value, red. to. .35c Children's Leggings from... 25c S«e our shirt waist values, prioes cut in half, from., 25o llgThe dispatch adds that an Imperial manifesto declaring war is expected If the Japanese government does not accept the conditions proposed in Russia's response, which, it is asserted, will be Russia's last word. Best Patent Flour $5.25 Best Family Flour 4.75 Way, long and cut 85 Bale 8traw 65 INSPECTION DAT El READING LAMPS WELSBAI Col. Dougherty Announces the Time for Each Company's Test The exact dates of the annual in* spectlon of the several companies of the Ninth regiment were definitely announced last evening by Col. C. Bow Dougherty, as follows: Co. M, Tuesday, March 8. Co. L, Wednesday, March 9. Co. I, Thursday, March 10. Co. k, Friday, March 11. Co. H, Saturday, March 12. Co. B, Monday, March 14. Co. C, Tuesday March IB. ' Co. F, Wednesday, March 16. Co. K, Thursday, March 17.# Co. A, Friday, March, 18. Co. Q, Monday, March 21. Co. D, Tuesday, March 22. lop and Meal .. 1.20 of every description. Bran and Middlings 1.20 \Oats, par bushel mm■ ■ • • • ■ -BO Potatoes, per bushel 90 Onions, per peck 25 AppjjM, per bushel . .TD 21 Iba. Granulated Sugar 1.00 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 Iba. Br. Sugar 1.00 Baron Hayaahl, the Japanese minister here, described the situation in the far east us "certainly very threatening," but said that everything depend-' ed upon Russia's reply. "It is highly Improbable," the minister continued, "that Russia will make any aggressive move before the Japanese government has received and considered the Russian reply. What Russia wishes to do Is to throw the responsibility of taking the initiative upon Japan." SHEPHEI 42 W. Market SL Mrs. Bridget McGowan. Mrs. Bridget McGowan, an aged woman, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sammon. on Packer street, West Avoca, after an Illness of several weeks of general debility. She was a sister of Mrs. James Delaney, of Hughestown. Sweltzer Cheese 17 Brick Cheese - .15 Full Cream Cheese 14 Best Crsamery Butter 25 Skinned Ham 12 Ne' S4 the al The Seoui-Fusan raHroad has been occupied by Japanese troops, according to a dispatch from Vladivostok. con ,  llfornia Ham .10 inan Haddie 12 laters, per doxeR 25 Elegant skating at Rocky Olen. See the curling game Thursday night Splendid new illuminations. Warm The telegram adds that the Japanese have taken field guns to Seoul for the protection of their legation and that they are building barracks for the accommodation of cavalry. A specially summoned conference of " "'-'or statesmen and mill"' "i has been held in Pittston, Pa. building. Furnaces cleaned at Ash'a. 3t2 ' that a s of the at its c 'ou •4 • Coach or any other sei Blue Point Oyster*—Best r sale at Frederick's Full line fresh fla . n the World you good service. 1 promptly. Daman's . Both phones. bl no. V mjmm mmm ff | Nfl 8R0GER. I 87 S. uu oaw&o i/vixvn, I ** » u. _ BrSilSSBff