Pittston Gazette

              1— Forecast _ Eat' Cloudy ani.  with rain or snow in the western i. tion; Saturday, r&ln, much warmer,*' variable winds, increasing In force. Fo n and I. r tonight, ALU *• c NEWS. 64th Y i ■D B A C I A TH.f 8J hi ' thur if not s fleet. Severs by the Japanese - warships ae - « I 9 sr company the transports, and it is believed that their destination is Seoul. The troops will land at or near Chemulpo. The foundation for this report Is exceptionally strong. The Russian commander at Vladivostok has requested the Japanese authorities to remove aH the. Japanew sub. jects immediately. one perfect product of the brewers' art, AL1 I THE CHEAPEST ■ Ailment Definitely Diagnosed as Typhoid. m The Great Mid-Winter Sale is an event of unusual interest to the people of Pittaton and vicinity. This sale will eclipse all former ones held by us, in sterling values offered. The price cutting knife has been used uuHptuiugly, as the following bargains will show. We must have room for spring goods. 's Russia is bringing troops to Seoul by the request of the Korean government ana will probably explain her action by repeating the assertion that Japan has 3,000 troops already here In disguise.MUCH APPREHE8I0N FELT War May Begin at Any Hour 1 g Lager Physicians Are Still Hopeful, However, il Children's Flannelette Sleeping Garments, all sizes, for 22c a suit Japanese Peers In Consultation. That the Patient Will be Able to Men's Heavy Scarlet Merino Shirts and Pants for 25c each. Tokyo, Feb. 5.—M. Katsura, the Japanese premier, and his associates in the cabinet at a dinner to eighteen representative peers communicated to them the nature and progress of the diplomatic negotiations with Russia. The Marquis Ito had a private audience with the emperor, it which the situation was discussed. Those and other incidents clearly 1D te the seriousness of the is gen erally believed the*^,*3 massing troops north of *\D cP Dtfer, so as to be prepared t possible Invasion by the ** Pull Through the Attack and Say A rich, amber colored beer, equal to the finest imported in There Is No Immediate Danger. 1 lot Ladies' $1.00 Dark Percale Wrappers for 69c each. JAPANESE FLEET OFF WEI-HAI-WEI Washington, Feb. 6.—Senator Hanna has typhoid fever. This diagnosis has been confirmed by a complete blood examination. Body, Quality and Taste Window Shades with spring roller for 8c each. Children's Flannelette Skirts, nicely njade, for 10c each. The official announcement that Hanna is suffering from typhoid feved has created widespread apprehension. The I-hyslcians, however, continue to express confidence in his ability to withbtand the disease. Takes precedence wherever used for its PURITY and MATURITY. Infants' Cream Silk Lined Bonnets, regular value 75c each; special sale price 16c each. Try a case—price fifty cents per dozen, delivered promptly. 1 lot Men's Suspenders, regular value 15c; sale price 5c a pair. Great Anxiety Prevails In .a Fleet Returns. Diplomatic Circles. Washington, Feb. 5.—There is no distinct change in the condition of Senator Hanna, who Is suffering from the grip and great physical exhaustion. The attending physicians say there are no alarming symptoms and express the belief that if there are no untoward developments in the case the senator will recover In a reasonable time. Dr. Rixey ascribes the irritation which had set up in his patient's stomach to the resulting effects of the grip. Dr. Rixey does not anticipate that the examination of Senator Hanna's blood will show the presence of typhoid. 25 dozen Men's Heavy Working Mitts for 15 cents a pair. Port C*iiir, Feb. S.-'The Russian fleet returned here at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It was maneuvering, it is reported, against sixty Japanese warships off Welhalwai. It is reported that this was an attempt to stop the quarantine against Chefu. The fleet, under Admiral Stark, put to sea at dawn Feb. 3. It has taken up its anchorage outside the harbor. Stegmaier Brewing Co J. OGOE* ARMOUR AND HIS WHEAT CORNER. J. Ogtjcn Armour, who has cornered the wheat market, is a son of the late Philip D. Armour and the head of the Armour meat packing interests in Chicago. Several years ago young Armour conducted a successful corner in pork. Children's Flannelette Night Gowns, nicely made, for 25 cents each. Bottling Department. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 Port Arthur, Feb. 5.—It is rumored that a Japanese fleet of 60 ships is cruising off Wel-hal-wei. 1 case Children's Grey Merino Underwear, very heavy weight, all sizes, for 15c. - London, Feb. 6.—An advance in Lloyd's premium on war risks for a fortnight to 40 guineas per cent, has added to the expectation that war is likely to begin at any moment. W1LKESBARRE, PA. PEOPLES STORE, 15 South Main St., Pittnton. JURORS DRAWN TODAY. Better Th*n Gold. VOLCANIC DISASTER ON ISLAND OF JAVA "I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility," writes F. J. Green, of Lancaster, N. H. "No remedy helped me until 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, London, Feb. 5.—Diplomatic circles are waiting with suppressed anxiety for some official word from Tokio as ♦o how the Russian reply sent yesterday will be received. But little hope is expressed that the reply will prove favorable, and in all quarters it is admitted that but little chance exists of a peaceful outcome or even a longer continuation of the negotiations between St. Petersburg and Toklo. The Tokio correspondent of the Central News says it is Impossible to conceive of a more critical situation than that which exists in the Japanese capital The outlook Is most gloomy, as hope of peace has been entirely abandoned. He adds that the Japanese papers state that 20,000 Russian troops are already concentrated In the Yalu Valley, with the intention of seizing north, em Manchuria at the first sign of hostilities. It is reported that the Russian lieet, which sailed Wednesday, lias rQ-' turned. The vessels, however, did not re-enter the harbor. This is considered significant, as indicating that the Russian officials mean to keep the ships in full preparation to sail at a moment's notice. Large New Jury Wheel Was Used for the First Time. Jury Commissioners Kelly and Wintie drew jurors today for the weeks beginning March 7 and 14. Among those drawn were: 3amuel Davis and H. C. Hunt, of this city; A. Snyder, of Avo ca; George Ferguson, M. H. Stevens, A. Conrad, Jay Lewis and John J. Howell, of West Pittston; J. B. Carpenter, Exeter borough. The now jury wheel was used for the first tinje, the names having been transferred from the old one. The new wheel is four times r.s large as the old one and will hold 8,000 Bread is The Staff of Life An Entire Town Swallowed Up and In spite of the statements of the physicians It is generally believed that Senator Hanna is in a precarious condition. It is clear that the crisis in his illness has not been reached, and the best that can be held out to his friends is that if he recovers he will be compelled to abstain from business and other activity for some time to come. Hundred* of People Were Killed. 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. London, Feb. 5.—A dispatch to Dalziel's news agency from Amsterdam states that a cable has been received there from the Island of Java reporting a fatal volcanic eruption on the island. An entire town was swallowed up in the lava flow and hundreds were killed. It was at first feared-that the senator was going to develop symptoms of Bright's disease or that his heart weakness might add to the complications of his illness. It was also thought possible that he had malaria. names. Evan*' Success, per bbl $5.25 Butterfly Flour, per bbl . $5.25 Surprise Flour, per bbl 5.25 8eal Flour, per bbl 5.25 Feed, per bwt 1.20 Oats, per bushel .50 Potatoes, per bushel .85 Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy,, lb.. 26 Butter, fancy creamery .28 Cheese, per lb .. 14 Skinned Ham, per lb 12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 sack 75 Cold 8naps, 3 lb package .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 package* for 25 Nabob, per package, 10 Maple Sugar, 2 lb for 25 Maple Syrup, 1 qt can .25 Maple Syrup, yz gallon, can  Maple 8yrup, 1 gallon can  Fancy Table Syrup, 2/2 lb can. Honey, per cake. Honey, per glass Oysters in all styles at Galney's, When You (feed a Coach 8IX LIVES LOST. Lovers of Oysters for funeral, marriage or any other ser. vice, we can give you good service. Cab calls answered promptly. Daman's Livery. Both phones. 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 la the little leakaxes whioli mafc*4he big rWer of  pendltures. You don't know how many leaks you may out off by buying your Doctors Arc Puzzled. should always Insist on getting the famous Blue Point Oysters, known the world over as the best. Appreciated for their flavor—they taKt better than the ordinary oysters. Try them and you'll agree with this statement. Victims of a Fire at Park Place, When Dr. G. E. Brewer arrived from New York, a consultation was held by him with Dr. Rixey and Dr. Magrader of this city. The consultation lasted during ' most of the forenoon. The result of it was that the doctors were considerably puxzled. Schuylkill County. " Potts ville, Pa., Feb. 5.—Six persons w«rb Mtru'ed to dfeth at Park Place, this county, this morning, when a row of double frame houses was completely destroyed. Pit and Flinch at Krjse'g. T. A. DURKIN. GROCERIES The Blue Point Oysters are for salt* in Plttston at only one market, that's FREDERICK'S MARKET, N. Main St., next door to Williams & Co. at the right place. You will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that you ye not paying a penny more than you ought to pay when you buy of us. Mr. Hanna had all the symptoms of a man suffering from a long attack of the grip and exhaustion. A thorough physical examination was given to the patient. Thla revealed that, while most of the organs were without any pronounced disease, they were all more or less affected. Furnaces cleaned at Ash's. "Orders delivered promptly. A Complete Line oi Groceries. BRENNAN and ROBERTS St. Petersburg, Feb. 5.—The Novoo Vremya today prints a dispatch fronj its Vladivostok correspondent, stating that yesterday, by order of the Japanese consul, over 1,000 Japanese girls embarked at that port for Japan. Three steamers are also sailing with Japanese families, including many who left the Nikolskoe 'and Ussuri regions on Jan. 3. B MRS. MAYBRICK'S CASE. Always kept on hand—a full lino of seasonable vegetables and fresh flsh. Both phones, #a N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Removed to Religious Home For Rest- igency for Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees. Will Be Free In July. Chicago Cash Meat Market. 26 N. Main Street. .48 .85 .10 .16 .10 London, Feb. 5.—The mystery regarding the whereabout of Mrs. Florence Maybrick has been cleared up by an official statement that she is now in a home in a distant part of England and under the care of the members of a religious sisterhood. Senator Ilanna's heart action was found to be bad, his kidneys were not working well, his liver was In very bad condition, his stomach was not working at all and would not even assimilate milk, his lungs were slightly affected, and there were other ailments which tended to complicate the case in .addition to the loss of strength and nervous energy. For a limited time, fine California Port and Sherry Wine for 20c P3r bottle, worth 50c. Stop and Look! Fine prime beef is always offered at this store, and you never get the poor kind here. People who want the best in the fresh meat line will buy here, and people who buy here are always well pleased. Evans Bros. She has not been released, and she is kept under surveillance, but to all intents and purposes her life now compared to her existence in Aylesbury prison is that of a free woman. She will remain where she Is uutil next Jnly, when her punishment will be ended under the special license, and she will be allowed to go free subject to the usual conditions governing ticket of leave convicts.- FINE WINES AND LIQUORS RUSSIA'S REPLY SENT. Quality always right. Prices always right. FOR FAMILY USE. Concessions Made, But All of Japan's Full line of meats for tomorrow. Wishes Not Met, The doctors issued a bulletin In which they announced that Senator Hanna was suffering from a recurrence of the grip and with an unusual amount of depression, but that there were no alarming symptoms and no reason to believe that recovery would not take place In a reasonable time. This rather negative bulletin failed to Inspire confidence when It became known that some of his blood had been obtained for bacteriological examination and that other examinations were to be made. Our specialties—home made corned beef, pork sausage, bologna, scrapple and head cheese. BOOTH & CO. Barters, Pabst and Scblitz Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter. at our show windows, then come inand 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 onr many patrons. We cordially invite your inspection 46 South Main St., Pittston. St Petersburg, Feb. 5.—The Russian reply tq. Japan has been forwarded to Viceroy Alexeleff. If he approves it, it will finally reach the Tokyo government on Monday. Opp. William St All Delivered at Tour Residence. For WEDDINGS Clniafor* f For FUNERALS "lUWBr# I Escaped an 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 for 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'» Pharmacy, West Pittston. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable prioe. (new phone) l-B-dRPENTER. IKTM $r. iiiter •••« The feeling in the higher circles continues to be that Russia has offered substantial concessions, but that she has not met Japan's wishes regarding Manchuria or agreed to Japanese fortifications in southern Korea. The transfer of Mrs. Maybrick from a penal prison to a quiet country home constitutes ait almost unprecedented action on the part of the authorities. It was due to the mediation of Adeline Marie, duchess of Bedford, who as a visitor to Aylesbury prison for many years has taken a keen personal Interest in Mrs. Maybrick and finally succeeded in obtaining the mitigation of her punishment to the extent of being allowed to spend the last six months of her confinement outside the prison walls. T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Gas Globes H. G. SHUPP, It is intimated in certain unofficial quarters that if Japan should offer a counter proposal that Russia guarantee China's Manchurlan treaties, irrespective of the ultimate sovereignty of the province, there might be a chance of reaching such a compromise. Senator Hanna is very hopeful. While he realizes that be Is a sick man and approves of every step that is being taken, he is by no means affected by the great mental depression which usually acoompanles attacks of the grip and complications which follow it. 12c and upwards General Clearing Sale at The Magnet Electric Shades 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKESBMRRC. 10c and upwards Electric Fixtures Too much stock and too little room, consequently the knife lias gone in deep. Many values like It Is argued that this settlement would safeguard the existing commercial interests of all the powers in Manchuria, and it is contended that if Japan demands more in the last resort this would betray to the world her ulterior ambitions on the continent of Asia, which would be inimical to the interests of not only Russia, but of the very powers which now sympathize with Japan. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Bad 8torm In Western New York. Discontinuance of Passenger Train Adjustable for all possible positions. Made for store, office, shop, factory and residence use. Rochester, N. Y„ Feb. 5.—With the temperature 10 degrees above zero, the wind blowing thirty miles an hour and the air full of fine snow, this city is experiencing one of the most disagreeable storms of the winter. The Auburn branch of the New York Central, the Erie and Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg railroads are all badly demoralized as to their train schedules, and the country districts surrounding Rochester are almost entirely cut off from mitside communication.  Service, Lackawanna Railroad. (7\ruri/'s PRICES these Sugar 125% Car & Foundry .. 19 Am. Loco. 20% Copper 48% Atchison 69% Atchison, pf. .... 89% B. R. T. 43% B. & O '... 82% Can. Pacific 117% Ches. & Ohio 33% Chic. & Alton ... 39% C. F. I* t 30% Erie 27% 111. Central 128% Notice is hereby given to the public that, effective Thursday, Feb. 11th, the following passenger train service on the Bioomsburg division will be discontinued: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 Gas Tips Aluminum and other styles Children's heavy fleece lined hose, worth regular 25c; these go at 10c Trains No. 729 and 721, leaving Scranton at 8.10 a. m. and 3.40 p. m., arriving at Plymouth at 9.01 a. m. and 4.32 p. m.; also trains No. 706 and 730, leaving Plymouth at 2.30 and 4,KB p. m., arriving Scranton'at 3.20 and 6.50 p. m. 6t5 READING LAMPS WELSBACHS CHANDELIERS Russia Will Not Attack. Much anxiety and doubt prevail here with regard to the future, but one thing Is certain—Russln will not declare war, nor will she Initiate hostile action if the negotiations breuk down. Russia will remain quiescent until attackedMen's Fancy Shirts, slightly soiled, assorted lot, worth 50c, 75o and $1.00: your choice for..,. 25c Ladies' fine Corsets, nicely trimmed, assorted lot, some worth *l», some 75c and some 50c, all nice and clean, your choice.. .* 43c Men's heavy fleece lined gloves and Mitts, reduced to XOo One lot children's mitts, always sold for 10c, you get them for. 5o 1 lot Comfortables, sold usually fct $1.25; sometimes at $1.00; these reduced to 89c Children's Coats and Fur Sett; at one-third off regular price.  Men's heavy fleece lined Undershirts, reg. 50o value, red. to.. 35c Children's Leggings from.. .25c See our shirt waist values, prices cut in half, from 25c Beat Patent Flour $5.25 Bee* Family Flour 4.75 Hay, long and cut 35 Bale 8traw 65 Chop and Meal 1.20 Bran and Middlings 1.20 0«t!k per bushel 50 Potatoes, per bushel 90 Onions, per peck - 25 Apples, per bushel 75 21 Ibe. Granulated Sugar ,,3.00 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugar 1.00 Sweltzer Cheese 17 Brick Cheeee .15 Full Cream Cheese 14 Best Creamery Butter 25 Skinned Ham 12 Bacon 10 California Ham  Finnan Haddle  Bloaters, per dozen  of every description. Rome, Feb. 5.—A rich landowner named Lanzafame, residing near Catania, Sicily, vvuh recently attacked and sequestered by bandits, who obliged him to pay a ransom of $20,- 000 for his release. The police have not yet been able to find the culprits. Rich Sicilian Bled by Bandits, "have we been better prepared to cater SHEPHERD & RUST to the wants of the public during the ' fish and oyster season. We have made 42 W. MarRCt St. WllKesbarre, Pa special preparations for providing tho '■ -■ ■ ■ —* public every day with a line of strictly ■ n/iit IIATirrP fresh flsh—over a dozen varieties, I r~(|/l| Ivf I I If r*V can get just exactly the kind you like l«LUlll« Hv llvljjt here, and the price is always at the , ~ bottom notch TESTATE OF MBS. MABY KENNEDY.LATE bottom notch. Hi' of jeuk)u8 Township, deceased. Oysters don't get a chance to get old letters testamentary upon the above named on our oyster bench-it's a continual 'estate *S?e open them up and dish 'em out all day raquested to make payment, and those havlong. We sell more oysters here than Executor"6 three ordinary markets. ' umjmmXS? ** Full line of seasonable vegetables. W. E. SHARP, Marketman, -. -—-■~~ T _* ~ 21 N. Main St. Both phones. U GEE' LATE 101 , ■.—' " ' .— *«, . Letters testamentary upon the above namet Blank Leases for Sale. estate having been granted to the under Blank lnnsoa Inn* and short form signed, all |Dersons indebted to said estat* manic leases, long ana snort lorm, guested t„ m«ke payment, and those for sale at the Gaiette omce. Legal having ouilms or demands to present thi blanks of various kinds always on same' l'lttston - iand. W. H. Gillespie, Attorney. aCD - The Novoe Vremya of St. Petersburg says America is the real foe screened behind Japan. The British, the paper continues, have ussumed the task of betraying Europe by truckling to the United States, and speeches at the recent banquet of the Pilgrims' society are cited as examples of British servility. In conclusion, the Novoe Vremya says: I.. & N 105% 10414 104V. Manhattan 143 141% 141% Met. St. Ry 118% 117% 117% M., K. 4 T 88% 37 37% Mo. Pacific 92 90% 91 N. Y. Cestral ...118% 118 118 Norf. & West. .. 69% 58% 59 Ont. & West 22% 21% 2VA. Penna 118% 116% 1167^ Gas 100% 99% 99^ Reading 44% 43 43 Rock Island .....23% 22% 23 So. Pacific 49% 47% 47 \ So. Ry.. com. .. 21% 21% 21% Tenn. C. & 1 36% 35% 36 _ u . Texas Pacific .... 25 24% 24fc n.Jltmx'L I" h kT\i , tTninn pn-.jAn oAi/ 707/ 707/ Hftverlilll, Mass., Feb. 5,—A doubn U S Leader " ' 7% !% ' J e.r,viog two boyS ,nd tw, n I "• ,12! 10% *lrl8D each about fourteen years „ ' ' f 1 •••••• liy* l°At{* A age, collided with an electric car her.' U. S. Steel, pf. .. 55 54 A 54 A A]( four were seriously in Wabash .... ..... 37% 36% 3b Jured, and one, Benjamin Slder, prob Wis Central 43% 43% 43% ab)y wm Cjie. \  Buffalo's Historic House Fired. Buffalo, Feb. 5.—Tw6 attempts have been made within a week to burn the historic Castle Inn, on Niagara square, the former residence of President Millard Fillmore. Miss C. N. Burtls, the proprietor of the inn, believes both attempts were Incendiary. "When Great Britain has quite gone over to the United States the rest of Europe will realize the urgency of united action against America." .10 .12 .25 TO INVADE KOREA? Rumors at Seoul of Near Approach of Russian Troops. William Drury, THE LEADWfl M08ER Seoul, Korea, Feb. 5.—It lp reported that several thousand Russian troops WCH reach Korea today from Port Ar- —  87 B. Mam St. Pitteton. \ '