Pittston Gazette

              """• Wl For tha D I / Forecast Until 6 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennayivanla. ( Fair; not so cold tonight; Sunday, Increasing cloudiness and warmer; probably snow in northern and west- j ern portions. r •"! !*- Plttaton and V ALL THE HOME NEWS. ?V'rj- $ WSMKSii 8 PAGES. 54th YflA (WEEKLY 1 DAILY ES' up a portion ot tne sioenan ranroaa, bat this is probably only a repetition of previous similar reports. The Daily Mall learns the Japanese will bring Into use a new explosive which is alleged to be more powerful than any hitherto discovered. It is announced that the Imperial Bank of Russia at St. Petersburg has raised the rate of discount 1 per cent. The Russian government has asked permission to dock a disabled torpedo boat destroyer at Suez, but this request was refused. The correspondent of the Times at Weihaiwel in a dispatch dated Feb. 11 says the steamer Fuping, which is taking Chinese refugees to Shanghai, has brought the following account of the P9rt-Arthur engagement: "The garrisons of the Port Arthur 1 forts were from their stations, so retaliate impossible. Daylight show Russian battleships and- p-,0* .C*er apparently total wrec* v j "Japanese attack was re- I su*v»\4 Cie morning, when another D /| I TIP Fl FFT 4»" was disabled and beached. lipL I lv/ I LLL I y from the forts compelled the to retire. "The Russian fleet AT KROONSTAL* speared to be completely demoralized, *■ " * * 1 and their torpedoes were useless against the Japanese. "The Fuping, which was flying the British flag, moved out, as she held a Russian permit to go. The guardship, however, flred three shells at her, which resulted in the wounding of five of her Chinese crew. Captain Gray, commanding the Fuping, then boarded the guardship and obtained permission to proceed after he had signed a promise not to divulge what had occurred. The Russians said they were vei;y sorry they had flred on his ship." D e's Store THE CHEAPEST NAVAL A J A 4 M Senator Hanna Has Spell, But Rallies. 1ER0IC TREATMENT USED. . MAY BE III PROGRESS **•_(.i  in drink is the basis of good health. The delights of drinking PUBS BEER are made clear in every bottle of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS o." Price Muslins by the yard and you'll find old prices don't hold— higher—maybe more so after a while. Home {tewing, then, is poor economy—counting your time and worry. Foolish to try and compete with the big mills that buy by the carload and make garments by the thousand. 60 doz. ladies' plain corset covers, square neck, all sizes, at 10c 1 lot cambric corset covers, nicely trimmed with embroidery... 22c 1 lot mother hubbard muslin is, yoked trimmed with four of Hamburg Insertion, at 39c n* of ladies' cambric mother ramily Summoned When the End Seemed Near and Report* of Death Current—Brought Back After Long Struggle, Patient Paeaes Quiet Night. Washington, Feb. 13.—Senator Banla is passing through the climax of his llness, and yesterday afternoon it was reared he was dying, but at night he rallied strongly, and there is again some hope that he yet may win the forlorn fight He rested easily during the night, and this gave his physicians some hope. The odds are much against his recovery, but the sturdy physique of the man, aided by oxygen and powerful stimulants, brought Mm through when he was sinking rapidly and possibly may again. ' ... ' JHK& m Heavy Firing in Re- gion of Port / f * —o  Arthur. bt another bevC irage which you drink is so fully made. If you  never tried it, 'phone your order direct to our bottling department and we will do the rest. 1 huhbard night gowns," V neck yoke, trimmed with Hamburg insertion and four tucks, at... 50c 1 lot muslin drawers, locket trimmed with ruffles of showy torchon lace, at 25c, 1 lot ladies' neat muslin skirts, trimmed with tucks and full ruffle of lawn, with 2-inch hemstitched hem, at 49o 1 lot of children's muslin drawers, well made, all sizes, pair 12Jc 1 lot of children's muslin night gowns, nicely trimmed with lace, very special price, a garment.. 33c It Is now a question how long the climax of the fever will last and how many and severe will be any further acute attacks. m Russian Minister Leaves Stegmaier Brewing Co Korea—China Issues Re- About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the £ hihbiii— high fever was succeeded by a sudden * I SENATOR JOHN C. SPOONER OF WISCONSIN. were promptly applied. For two liours Senator Spooner in one of the giants in senate debates. He is a ready and and a half oxygen was applied contin- |0^ea] ta]ker, and whin he takes the floor senators listen to him with interest uously and later more irregularly as its In 190(j he nnnounced his "unalterable purpose" not ic be a candidate for re good effects began to manifest them- to the senate, but was elected and took his seat selves. At one time during the sinking ,  spell the pulse was scarcely perceptible at the wrist. The senator lapsed into unconsciousness with the glnking spell. Dr. Carter was alone with him«fot the beginning of the attack, but Drs. Osier and Rixey were summoned immediately, and on their arrival the three worked incessantly with their patient until the reaction came late in the afternoon. Prior to the sinking spell saline solutions were given, and strychnine in one-thirtieth grain doses was administered, but much more heroic remedies were resorted to during the period of the acute attack. The Family Summoned. The attack yielded so slowly and so stubbornly to the powerful stimulants adniinishtered that the gravest fenrs began to be entertained that the end might not be far removed. Mr. Dover, the senator's secretary, called Governor Herrick of Ohio and others in Ohio strictive Neutrality Procla- Bottling Department. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 mation—France Agrees to Hay's Plan. mUCESMRBE. PA. AN OFFICIAL REPORT. PEOPLESSTORE, Tien Tsin, Feb. 13.—A report has reached "here from Chlng-wan-tao, on the Gulf of Liav-Trang, stating that heavy firing has been heard there. This gives rise to a rumor that a naval battle is being fought in the Quit of Pechili, not far from Port Arthur. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 15 Snath Main St., Pittwton. Vice Admiral Togo Telia of Port Arthur Fight. red AN UW8.1 •at lor IAG Tokyo, Feb. 13.—Vice Admiral Togo's official report of the work of the Japanese fleet at Port Arthur has reached Tokyo. The report was written at sea Feb. 10 at a point undisclosed by the nary department. The report briefly and modestly recounts the Japanese victory. Vice Admiral Togo left the battle ground not knowing the full extent of the damage his torpedo shells had inflicted, but he was evidently confident that the Russians had suffered heavily. A translation of Vice Admiral Togo's report follows: New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank buildln. Rrennan ** and Bread is The Staff of Life New York, Feb. 13, 1904. High. Low. Clos. 124% 123% 124 22% 22 , 22% 47% 47% 47% HI Rheum DR.RI u ii etc. London, Feb. 13.—Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister, has received a dispatch from Tokio announcing that Pavloff, the Russian minister to Korea, with the embassy and staff, had left Seoul for home. No reason is given. The telegram adds that Pavloff was accompanied by all the Russian residents of Seoul. Sugar . Am. Loco. . Copper  Roberts* — PRICE t 1ST — The better the flour, the be ter the bread; the better thu bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we cat ry make the whitest, lightest bread. Atchison, com .. 07% B. R. T 43 % 67% 42% 67% 42% PAI Best patent flcrar  Best dairy batter Full cream cheese ... 21 lbs Sugar  Finnan Haddfc per lb Bloaters per dozen  Ciscoes per lb  8 can choice Tomatoes 3 cans choice Peas  Peanut Butter  Bacon per lb  15 25 23c .' 14c 1 00 l('c 25c 5c B. & O. 77% 77% 77% New York, July 23d 1897! While I nave always been loath to use any proprietary rktW medicines, I must say that v; Hi ANCHOR PAIN EXPELLER-ls the first of its kind, I have ever used, and will stick to it. It has no parallel In uim-"r ***" Bago, Intercostal Neuralgia,Sciatica or Can. Pacific Ches. & Ohio Col. Southern Erie  116% 32% 53% 25% 116% 32% 53% 25% 116% 32% 53% 25% Copenhagen, Feb. 13.—Russia's Baltic fleet Is reported to be still at Kronstadt, where the ice breaker, Erwat, is keeping the channel open. The report that the fleet has been seen at Kattegat was erroneous, inasmuch as the vessels have not yet passed through Eiemore channel. "After the combined fleet left Sasebo on Feb. 6 everything went as planned. At midnight Feb. 8 our advance squadron attacked the enemy at Port Arthur. At the time the enemy's advance squadron was for the moist part outside of Port Arthur. Of the advance squadron at least the battleship Poltava, the protected cruiser Agkotd and two others appeared to have been Struck by our torpedoes. "On Feb. 0 at noon our fleet advanced in the offing of Port Arthur bay and attacked the rest of the enemy's ships about forty minutes. The result of the attnck is not yet known, but it Is believed considerable damage was inflicted on the enemy, and I believe that they were greatly demoralized. They stopped lighting about 1 o'clock and appeared to retreat into the harbor. "In this action the damage to our fleet was very slight, and our fighting strength is not in the least decreased. The number of killed and wounded was fifty-eight. Of these four were killed and fifty-four wounded. A report of the engagement of the squadron at Chemulpo has probably been sent to you already directly by Admiral Uriu, as our advance squadron bore the brunt of the enemy's fire. "Our advance squadron bore the brunt of'the enemy's fire and after the attack for the most part rejoined the main fleet The imperial princes on board the ships are unharmed. "The conduct of all our officers during the action was cool, not unlike that during the ordinary maneuvers. Since the battle their spirits have been high, but their conduct was very calm during the battle. This morning, owing to a heavy south wind, there has be«n no communication between the ships, and no detailed report has been received frttm each vessel, so I report merely the above facts." 111. Central 127% 127 127 Evans' Success, per bbl Butterfly Flour, per bbl. Surprise Flour, per bbl.. Seal Flour, per bbl ... Feed  Oats  Potatoes  Sugar, 21 lbs for... Butter, fancy creamery . 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  Maple Syrup, 1 qt can .... Maple Syrup, y2 gallon can.., Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can... Fancy Table 8yrup, 2y2 lb can Honey, per cake  Honey, per glass.  $5.25 $5.25 .. 5.25 5.25 1.25 Manhattan ... M„ K. & T. .... Mo. Pacific .. N. Y. Central Norf. & West. L. & N. ..Ha1/* 142 .. 36% 36% .. 89% 89% 113% .. 57% 57% 103% 103% 10?% 142 36% 89% 113% 57% 25c 25c ■ftCa^SM! Constantinople, Feb. 13.—The Russian ambassador had a long audience ■with the Sultan yesterday. It is believed the matter under discussion was the desire of Russia to obtain permission to send its Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles. flii tUa-kwm dlutuuoo telophone and ad- Vised them of the serious turn. Mrs. Parsons, a daughter, and Daniel Hanna, the senator's son, both in Cleveland, were summoned to* Washington post baste and announced that they would come at once. 10c 10c 10c 12c ... .55 1.00 1.00 .25 .14 .12 .75 .12 .25 .10 .25 .25 .48 .85 .10 .16 .10 St. Paul 140% 139% 140% O. & W. 21% California Hams per lb Skicned Hams per lb... 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. Penna. 114% 114 11?% Reading .. .... Rock Island .. So. Pacific .... So. Ry., com. . Tenn. C. & I. .. Texas Pacific .. Union Pacific . U. S. Leather . U. S. Steel ..... T7. S. Steel, pf. Wabash . Oas 42% 22% 46% 20% 37% 22% 78 1 . 7% 11% 57% .... 35% 101 100% s-t m 100% Shortly before 7 o'clock Mr. Dover announced that the senator had recovered consciousness some time before and said that he- had tried several times to speak to Dr. Osier, but was too weak. Campbell, Washington, Feb. 13.—Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister, called on Secretary Hay this morning to announce that his government had issued a restrictive proclamation of neutrality. He also presented the condolences of the Chinese Emperor to the President upon the Baltimore lire. Minister Taklra likewise came to the department, but so far as can be learned brought no news, but in fact sought news. Rozelle & The physicians say the chill from which the senator suffered is quite unusual In typhoid cases and has but few precedents. It does not follow, they say, that another Is likely to occur, and for this reason they are inclined to hope there may not be further trouble from this source. A pathetic feature of Senator Hanna's illness is the receipt of a number of telegrams of condolence with his family, based on reports of his death which have been printed in newspapers In the east and west. Webster PRICE LIST: Patent Flour  25 lb. Buckwheat Flour Corn and Meal  Bran and Middlings .. 21 lbs. Sugar  3 cans Tomatoes $5.25 WATCHES Mrs. Lorsnz Set Free. WATCHES Paris, Feb. 13.—It is announced that the French government has agreed to Secretary Hay's proposition regarding the restriction of the war area in the far east, with the exception that the government suggests a slight modification regarding Manchuria. Washington, Feb. 13.—In the postal trial, after all the evidence had been submitted. Justice Pritchard directed the jury to find a verdict of not guilty in the case of Mrs. Lorenz, saying there waS not sufficient evidence to hold her. Testimony in rebuttal was given in the postal trial. The first witness for the government was John R. Tulles, who read the original notes of the examination of Machen in the office of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow on May 27, 1003, previous to the arrest. Evans Bros. WATCHES 3 cans Peas 46 South Main St., Pittston. 3 cans Wax Beans  3 cans Pumpkin  4 dozen Sweet Pickles Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 lbs. 3 cans Up-to-Date Milk Limburger Cheese .... 4 lbs. Crackers  Every watch in our stock is offered at a reduction of from 15 to 25 per oent. before stock taking. If you are in need of one this is For WEDDINGS C|nMfor* f For FUNEBAL8 ■ IwWBrS 1 St. Petersburg, Feb. 13.—A report on the blowing up of the torpedo transport Yanisei, received today, states that the vessel was engaged in placing mines in the entrance to Talien-wan at the time of the explosion. Washington, Feb. 13.—The Boston Tow Boat Co. has complained to the State Department that their steamer Pleaides has been wrongfully detained at Port Arthur by Russians. The Department cabled Minister McCormick, ax St. Petersburg, to lay the case before the foreign office and secure the vessel's release, If there has been detention. , Washington, Feb. 13.—The following was issued at 9.30 this morning by Drs. Rixey, Osier and Carter: "Senator Hanna had a comfortable night. Temperature higher, 105 this morning; pulse, 120; respiration, 32. He is taking nourishment well." Just what you want in floral decorations on Bhort notice. We can do much for you at a reason* able price. (new phone) l-B CARPENTER. with «t. tint* ims your opportunity to save money. Lawyer's Safe Robbed. At noon the following was issued: "Senator Hanna is resting quietly. Temperature, 103; pulse, 115; respiration, 34. He continues'tq take nourishment well. There has laeen no change In his general condition since the morning bulletin issued. P. S.—We have given him no oxygen since 5.30." Dan Hanna, the Senator's son, and wife arrived at the hotel this morning. The doctors are reducing the quantity and number of injections of saline solution and also the amount of stimulants."Albany, N. Y„ Feb. 13.—A safe in the law office of John H. Dugan in the Albany Insurance company building on State street was blown open during the night and rifled. A sum of $7,783 which had been placed in the safe the previous afternoon is missing, together with several papers connected with an estate now in process of settlement. WE GIVE RED STAR TRADING STAMPS. H. G. SHUPP, 36 West Market St., Wilkesbarre. Established 1883. Both 'Phones. General Clearing Sale at The Magnet LEGAL NOTICES. (Continued on page 6.) Mrs. Cox's 8alary. Too much stock and too little room, consequently the knife has gone in deep. Many values like Paris, Feb. 13.—M. Jaures, Socialist member of the Chamber of Deputies, announced that Foreign Minister Delcasse will make a frank statement as to France's position toward the far eastern situation. The delay in the French .declaration of neutrality is causing considerable excitement. London, Feb. 13. — Complete silence has fallen over the far Ast. Not a word of news Is to be had here except the report given out at the Japanese legation of the shelling of two Japanese merchant vessels by four Russian warships and the report from Viceroy Atexeietf of the blowing up of the Russian torpedo transport Yenisei. Washington, Feb. 13.—The comptroller of the treasury has overruled a decision of the auditor for the postofflce department that Mrs. Minnie Cox, who was the colored postmistress at Indianola, Miss., Is entitled to $1,300 a year while the office remained closed. At the time of her trouble at Indlanolu she had been drawing $1,200 a year, based upon the receipts of her office, and the effect of the decision is not to deny Mrs. Cox payment for her salary while her office wus closed, but merely that"ahe is not entitled to the increase under the law providing for the adjustment of salaries of postmasters. RhiIm Vfiieli. NOTICE IN PARTITION. A- share in a Russian vessel can be acquired by a foreigner only by inheritance and then can be held for only two years. Estate of Ann Bennett, late of Hughestown Borough, deceased. To Ellen Healey. residence unknown: Martin Healey, Maria Healey and Sara MoCann. all residents of Hughestown Borough, Pa., heirs of Ann Bennett, deceased. Take notioe that the Orphans' Court, of Luzerne county, I'ennsylvania. has directed to me an order of Inquest in partition of the real estate of said decedent, returnable Monday. March asth. at 10 a. m., and that in pursuance of said order of Inquest in partition. I will go upon the premises described in the : said order or writ with a jury of inquest, for the purpose of dividing and parting the same, if the same can be parted and divided without Injury to or spoiling the whole, and It the samecun uot be so di vided.then to appraise and value the same. The jury will meet on the, Sremises hereafter described on Bock street, [ughestown borough, on Wednesday, March «th. at 10 a. A -.■■■■ The premises In question are described as follows: Lot No. 1 being located upon the Northerly side of Bock street and bounded and described as follows: Bounded upon the North by land of the Pennsylvania Ooal Company; upon the east by land of Martin Walsh and upon tile west by land of the estate of Martin Healey. deceased. Containing about three quarters of an acre more or less. Lot No. a—Beginning at a corner of cross road and lot of John Tisehler: thence along said Tischltor's lot one hundred and fifty (150) feet to a corner; thence at right angles to said eross road fifty (so) feet to a corner; thenoe at right angles to line of John TI so tiler's lot one hundred and fifty (iaoD feet to a (7\rury's prices these: Heavy I. C. Wash Boilers, No. 8, they are sold at some places ad high aa 69c, and at others as low as 50c, our sale price 39c Children's heavy fleece lined hose, worth regular 25c; these go at lOo Mod's Fancy Shirts, slightly soiled, assorted lot, worth 50c, 75o and $1.00; your chnice for 2oc Ladies' fine Corsets, nicely trimmed, assorted lot, some worth $1, some 75c and some 50c, all nice and clean, your choice 43c Men's heavy fleece lined gloves and Mitts, reduced to 10c One lot children's mitts, always sold for 10c, you get them for. ,5c 1 lot Comfortables, sold usually at $1.25; sometimes at $1.00; these reduced to 89c Children's Coats and Fur Sets it one-third off regular price  Men's heavy fleece lined Underihirts, reg. 50c value, red. to. 35c Children's Leggings from... 25o See our shirt waist values, prices Battl* In 8anto Domingo. During the summer large numbers of women go from Poland, Silesia and Galicla to central Germany to work in the sugar beet fields. They are driven in -gangs by a luftle overseer and receive 85 cents a day and board. Women Laboreri. Washington, Feb. 18.—United States Minister Powell reports by cable to the state department from Santo Domingo, under date of the 9th, that it was reported in the capital that a. fierce battle had been fought In Sanchez, and a great many people had been killed. The French warship Trude had arrived at Santo Domingo and departed immediately, probably for ruerto riata, where the Jlmlnez rebels were creating disorder. Two United States cruisers have been ordered to Santo Domingo, one several days ago and the other yesterday, ,to quell the disturbances. But Patent Flour ..Mi $6.25 Boat Family Flour .. 4.79 Hay, long and cut 85 In Maine it is estimated that more than one-half of the coaBt Is owned by private individuals. The Maine Coast. Bale Straw .65 21 lbs. Granulated 8ugar ... • • • • • 1X0 This long silence has given rise to the belief that important events are transpiring.Railroad Pension Report. 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 Iba. Br. Sugar 1.00 3 cans Tomatoes 25 York'State Corn 10 Eagie Milk....  Dr. Hand's Milk  Imperial Cream  3 cana Up-to-Date  8h redded Wheat, 2 for  Luck Shredded Wheat, 3 for .... Leggett's Wheat Flakes  Leggett's Oat Flakes, 3 for  Zest Flakea  Philadelphia, Feb. 13.—Statistics compiled by the pension department of the Ptmnsylvanin Railroad company show that in the four years the organisation has been in operation $1,224,087 has been expended for relief. This does not include the cost of the department's operation, which is paid by the company. In the four years 2,126 employers have been retired on pensions. Of these 527 have died. Of the total number retired 426 were between sixty-five and sixty-nine years old. Three hundred and forty-eight were- retired on their own request and with the approval of the employing officer. The Hone. It is said that the first cultivated rose was piantud in Belgium lu the year 1522. The damask rose was taken to England from France in 1573, the moss rose about 1124 and the China rose fifty years later. Latest reports fnm the scene of hostilities in the far east indicate that the center of activity at present is Port Arthur and its vicinity. The Japanese warships are reported to be bombarding the city, while troops oI the mikado are trying to land from transports at Dalny and attack Port Arthur in the rear. This base of supplies for the Russian warships and land forces is evidently the chief object of the Japanese..15 .15 .10 .25 .25 Choate Gets Professor Hate's Medal. London, Feb. 13.—United States Ambassador Choate attended the meeting last night of the Royal Astronomical society for the purpose of receiving the society's gold medal in behalf of Professor George Ellery Hale, director of th'e Yerkes observatory, Chicago. Professor Turner presided at the meeting, and in presenting the medal to the ambassador he paid a high tribute to the services of American scientists to astronomy.Stoked With Bank Note*. The novel spectacle of a steamer being stoked with bank notes was once witnessed at a Mediterranean port. Forty-five sacks of the apparently valuable paper were tossed into the furnace of the vessel's boiler. The notes were canceled documents of the Bank of Algiers. iquare feet of- U inning at a com Nu-Life Flakea  Honey In Comb  Apples, per buahel  Maple 8yrup, per Quart  Maple Syrup, per ya Gallon  Maple Syrup, per Gallon  - Port Arthur's Fall Near. The British government has advices that Port Arthur is likely to be in possession of Japan within a week, and in Millionaire Brewer Suicides. St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 13.—William J. amp, the millionaire brewer, commitid suicide this morning by shooting cut in half, well ii lapanese * In that Lon- ■ggi i of the at- don 1 A ♦ it ice at Rocky in, 24 In thick, games daily. & II. * : BO 'I