Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair and colder tonight; Tuesday, fair; light to fresh northerly winds. j THE I For the Pac ¥ us Plttston and ALU THE HOME NEWS. 1 r ' V . COPT. _ 1 IV MONTH, f 8 PAi rES. m i i it BSST4 EST. nx FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR ceived no request from Russia relative to the passage of the Russian war. ships through the Dardanelles. He added that he had no reason to believe that Russia contemplated such a violation of treaty obligations. pie's Store ?T8 THE CHEAPEST Purity i inn nn wmwhw All Hope For Senator't Life m I'. Practically Abandoned. TWO SERIOUS SINKING SPELLb k: in drinlj is the basis of good health. The delights of drinking PURE BEER are made clear in every bottle of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS Price Muslins by the yard and you'll find old prices don't hold— higher—maybe more [so after a while. Home sewing, 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. 50 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 gowns, yoked trimmed with four rows of Hamburg Insertion, at 39o 1 lot of ladies' cambric mother hubbard night gowns, V neck yoke, trimmed with Hamburg insertion and four tucks, at... 50c New York, Feb. 15.—The news from the far east is somewhat conflicting and uncertain. It may be briefly summarized as follows: 1 The Night Following Passed Without Incident Save That a Steady Loss of 8trvngth and Vitality Was Apparent. Powerful Stimulants Continued. Unofficial Report of Jap Victory. It la reported from Tientsin that the Siberian railroad has been wre«ked In six places, covering a distance it seventy miles. Stegmaier's Beer  Washington, Feb. 15—The latest report from Senator Hanna's sickroom Is that he is losing ground rapidly. He is motionless, barely breathing, and It Is impossible to determine whether he Is awake, asleep or in a stupor. Twice snatched from death yesterday by the tremendous efforts of his doctors and by the use of the most powerful heart stimulants known to medical science, his wonderful powers of recuperation and his sturdy physical strength have supported him. It has transpired that Senator Hanna's illness is complicated with an affection of the kidneys and with an. Impaired liver. The doctors have refrained from mentioning these complications in the bulletins and have talked very guardedly of them In conversation with friends of the family. Hopes Suddenly Dashed. A Peking dispatch says that Viceroy Alexeleff Is practically Isolated at Port Arthur, that the railroad behind Port Arthur has been blown up and that 6,000 Japrfnese troops have been landed near Dalny. EIGHT SHIPS SUNK Confirmation of reports of the sinking of a Japanese merchantman by the Russian Vladivostok squadron came from Tokyo. 'A e-»eeial cable dispatch the " 5, afterward left for the wes* , ,1* * - "are continued ru. mor* 0 of the Russian ships I - The Japanese may make i.*1'.C« on Russian merchantmen held them for the sinking of the Japa- I nese vessels. Not another beverage which you drink is so carefully made. If you have never , tried it, 'phone your order direct to bur bottling department and we will do the rest. AND 10 CAPTURED 1 lot muslin drawers, locket trimmed with ruffles of showy torchon lace, at ™ ... 25c Russian Report Says La*- 1 lot ladies' neat muslin skirts, irimmed with tucks and full rnf- • fle of lawn, with 2-inch hemstitched hem, at ..... Mfi 49c Admiral Alexeieff says that 19,000 Japanese soldiery have been landed at Chemulpo. There are continued reports of Japanese activity In the vicinity of the Yalu river, and Russians expect that a battle will soon take place there. \ Battle is Now On. Stegmaier Brewing Co After the senator's rally there were high hopes that he might possibly recover. These were dashed when -he collapsed at 8 o'clock in the morning. He was revived and continued through the morning in a fairly satisfactory condition, except for the increased weakness and a higher temperature. At 2 o'clock p. m. his heart failed again. The same heroic measures that recuperated the senator* on Friday were employed. Artificial respiration, oxygen, heart stimulants and the shouted commands ta breuthe had their effect after a long struggle. During this collapse the family thought the senator was dying. After he began breathing regularly again his condition was conceded to be hopeless. It was then announced that he would die. No one could say when, but all doubt of the fatal termination vanished.1 lot of children's musjin drawers, well made, all sizes, pair 12Jo 1 lot of children's muslin night gowns, nicely trimmed with lace, very special price, a garment. .33c Bottling Department. Rumors of fighting near Port Arthur and of the presence of Japanese warships near that port continue, but they are not confirmed. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 CZAR PROSTRATED BY HIS DISASTERS A special cable dispatch from Berlin says that Kaiser William suggested the policy outlined in the Hay note. The Japanese government has accepted the parole of France for the Russian survivors rescued by forelgp vessels after the destruction of the Varlag and Korieti at Chemulpo. It Is stipulated that the prisoners shall not go north of Shanghai during the war. Six Norwegian steamships chartered by a Russian naval contractor have been captured by the Japanese, who have also taken the German steamer Yokohama, which had a including dynamite, for Port Arthur. It is rumored at Nagasaki that 1,800 Japanese soldiers have been killed, presumably owing to the sinking of a transport. MISS JD r[ --U"' ' • - -  I, DAUGHTER OF THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR. WILKESBARRE. PA. PEOPLESSTORE, 15 South Main St., Pitt*ton This attractive English girl, daughter of Sir Mortimer and Lady Durand, has taken a conspicuous place in Washington society and is already a favorite In diplomatic and other circles. Korean Minister of Finance, Rrennan and Bread is The Staff of Life TD- the box and the top of the cover are now to be covered with some pretty cloth—cast aside silkollne curtains are very nice for the purpose—which is carried over the edges of the box and cover and neatly tacked Inside with round headed brass tacks. There is often a niche in the wall of the bathroom or laundry into which such a hamper can be fitted. In such a case the dimensions of the box can be arranged to suit the space to be filled. The Illustration shows this useful homemade article. a Russian Sympathizer, NOVEL SUGGESTIONS. ■arprlae Servln* Savories. Roberts' — PRICE LIST — Arrested. Crab Flake*. From Tarts, the center of good living and entertaining, come the tidings that pink teas, yellow dinners and such color fads are no longer the fashion. Freak foods and decorations are put tslde, and plain elegance reigns supreme once more. Novelties nevertheless are still looked for and sometimes adopted with exceedingly poor Judgment, similar to that evidenced some few years ago, when the fad of serving hot chocolate with ice cream came to be quite en vogue in New York. This was probably an imitation of the Norwegian or Siberian omelet or, as it is sometimes more pertiuently termed, "surprise souffle." If not artistic, tills dish is at least original in its conception and withal easy of preparation. 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. 15.—A Tien-Tsin correspondent of the Star, wiring under yes. jterday's date, says: "Reports of anofh■''er Japanese victory at Port Arthur have been confirmed. The dispatch states that eight Russian vessels were sunk and ten captured, but the latter statement is unofficial." Best patent flour Best dairy butter Full cream cheese 21 lbs Sugar  Finnan Haddie per lb Bloaters per dozen.... Ciscoes per lb  3 can choice Tomatoes  3 cans choice Peas  Peanut Butter.  Bacon per lb  California Hams per lb  Skinned Hams per lb  .$5 25 . 23c . 14c . 1 00 . 10c . 25c 5c A Third Collapse. At 3:45 this morning Senator Hanna had another sinking spell. Dr. Osier was called from his bed, and he and Dr. Carter worked laboriously over the patient. As a result there was a complete reaction, although the senator was left much weaker. 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 25 Nabob, per 10 Maple Sugar, 2 lb for 25 Maple 8yrup, 1 qt can 25 Maple Syrup, /2 gallon can 48 Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can 85 Fancy Table Syrup, 2lb can.. .10 $5.25 $5.25 5.25 5.25 1.25 55 1.00 1.00 25 14 ...... .12 London, Feb. 15.—A Paris report says it is learned from a Russian source that a battle between Russian and Japanese forces is now being (Continued on page 6.) Three Men Killed by Falling. A. prominent beauty expert recommends women whose skin is fine In texture and easily roughened and irritated to use the following wash in place of soap and water on the face: Tincture of myrrh, five grams; rosewater, 500 grams; tincture of benzoin, five grams; tincture of quillula, sufllcient for emulsion. This, he says, should be applied to the face with a piece of fine linen. The face should be dried with a circular, upward movement, with a piece of fine, dry linen.—New York Tribune. Instead of Soap. New York, Feb. 15.—Three men were plunged to death this morning when a brick '"ft11 at the rear of 38 J£*st West street buckled and sent scaffold on which the men were at work hurling to the ground. 26c 25c ioc 10c Iianna's light for life has been typical of the man. At first he had little interest in his case, but when he found he had typhoid fever he used all his great will power to combat the disease. He fought stubbornly, discussed every phase of the disease with the doctors when he could talk and refused to succumb to pain and weakness that would have prostrated and killed n weaker and less determined man. President Roosevelt called to make i) presonal Inquiry, and Governor Herrlck of Ohio on arriving In Washington went at once to the senator's apartments. Former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith has also arrived from Philadelphia. Postmaster General Payne and Governor Herrick lunched together at the hotel, where both remained fn constant touch with the Maator's condition. 10c 12c Time Set for Panama Treaty Vote. Washington, Feb. 15.—The Senate, In executive session, this afternoon agreed to vote on the Panama treaty and all amendments on Feb. 23. A piece of sponge cuke one Inch thick is trimmed and placed on a dish that will stand the fire. Some Ice cream, preferably In brick shape. Is set on top of the cake, and both are then coated rather thickly with the souffle preparation, which may be flavored either with vanilla or lemon. Six tDr seven minutes before the omelet is to be served It is put into a brisk oven and whep cooked is served on the same dish on which It was baked. Upon serving, the dish is passed at the table, and great is the surprise of those partakin1 to find ice crcam in the center of the omelet 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. i Household Brevities. Cocoanut oil is one of the best of frying mediums. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank buildln. Sew strips of stiff buckram along the edges of rugs which have a tendency to curl up. New York, Feb.- 15, 1904. High. Sugar 125 V4 Am. Loco 22 Copper 49 Atchison 68 Atchison, pf 89% B. R. T 43% B. & 0 77% Can. Pacific 116% Ches. & Ohio .... 32% C. F. 1 33% Erie 25% 111. Central 127% Manhattan 142% Mo. Pacific 89% N. Y. Central 115 Norf. & West. ... 58 St. Paul ...140% O. & W 21% Penna 114% Gas 101% Reading 42% Rock Island 22% So. Pacific 46% Tenn. C. & 1 37% Texas Pacific 23 Union Pacific .... 78% U. S. leather 7% U. S. Steel ,11% S. Steel, pf. .. 58 Wabash 35% Low. 124% 22 47% Clos. 125% 22 49 Onions, eaten raw, with bread and butter, make a capital complexion clearer and nightcap, especially for the nervous person. WATCHES Honey, per cake . .16 Honey, per glass 10 WATCHES . 67% 89 43 67% 89 43% A variation of this dish is to lay on top of the cake some stewed fruit, which may be composed of different sorts, such as pears, peaches, pineapples or cherries. Evans Bros. Washington, Feb. 15.—Senator Hanna was alive at 1.30 o'clock, but was expected to die momentarily. All the immediate members of his family are at his bedside. At 1 o'clock a saline injection and a fresh supply of oxygen were administered and seemed to revive the Senator for a moment. At 1.35 Dan Hanna, son of the Senator, came from the room and said his pulse could still be detected. The Latest Report. Tough ducks or fowls ought to be steamed for an hour, then roasted. WATCHES Some teachers of cookery beat eggs on a soup plate, using a silver fork instead of an egg beater. . 77% 77% 46 South Main St., Pittston. 116% 116% 32% i 32% 32% f 32% The EngHsh custom of serving savories at the end of the dinner is getting to be more prevalent of late in the United States. Different cheese preparations, such as souffles, ramekins, cheese straws, etc., were served here years ago, but the request for various toasts, especially spread with fish pastes and purees, is now made more frequently. Kerosene in the boiler Whitens clothes safely, especially such as are yellow from long lying. Use a tablespoonful to a gallon of water. Every watch in our stock is of- REAR ADMIRAL URITJ. fought on the northern bank of the Yalu river, where the Russian land forces are concentrated. fered at a reduction of from 15 to For WEDDINGS Clniifor* ! For FUNERALS 25% 25% |25 per cent, before stock taking. 127% 142% 89% 127% 142% 89% Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I I.B-CARPENTEII. exeter st. exeter rob- / Berlin, Feb. 15.—Reports from St. Petersburg state that the war disasters have prostrated the Czar. His majesty, it is said, has lost considerable hope and Indulges in pessimistic speculations as to Russia's future. His health has broken down and it is said that reverses are affecting his brain. London, Feb. 15.—The Reuter Telegram Co. states that the Japanese minister at "Seoul has advised the Mikado of the arrest , of Yi Young Ik, Korean minister of finance, who is practically dictator of the country. He is most friendly to Russia. A pretty notion is to use a single high champagne glass 'as a bonbon dish. If you are in need of one this is 113% 114% your opportunity to save money. Fatal Trolley Accident. Crab flakes, which can be obtained, already picked and In fine condition, from the principal fish dealers, have now replaced the stuffed crab or crab croquette almost entirely. They are convenient in the preparation of various chafing dish forms, in which they replace lobster and oysters.—Adolph Meyer, Chef of Union Club, New York, in Boston Cooking School Magazine. Niblick—Solomon was a wise man. He knew all that there was to know. Fooile—Naturally a man with his extensive assortment of wives must have heard all that was going on.—Boston Transcript Well Posted. Cumberland, Md., Feb. 15.—Two persons were killed and about seventyfive injured, twenty-five of whom were seriously hurt, in a trolley car accident in Froetburg. The car ran away on a steep grade on Grant street and upon reaching a sharp curve jumped the track and crashed into a telegraph pole. The car was smashed to splinters, and scarcely one of its eighty passengers escaped Injury of some sort H. G. SHUPP, General Clearing Sale at The Magnet, 36 West Market St., Wilkesbarre. Established 1883. Both 'Phones, Knicker—Do you believe in a college education? Bocker—Yes. It teaches a boy's father how to take care of his money.—Life. One Advantage. Too much stock and too little room, consequently the knife has gone in deep. Many values like London, Feb. 16.—Reuter's says the Chinese government has Informed the powers that it cannot assume responsibility for the maintenance of neutrality toward the war while part of its territory is still under foreign control. London, Feb. 16.—The Central "News learns from a Japanese official source that another Russian cruiser has been s'iiik at Port Arthur. ,• Washington, Feb. 15.—The Japanese minister, Mr. Takahira, called at the State Department today to request the government to Intervene with Russia on behalf of 400 Japanese residents detained at Port Arthur by the Russians. This is taken to mean that the Japanese contemplate a bombardment of the city and wish first to have their own people removed to a place of safety. The department will make proper representations to Russia, but little hope of success is entertained. (7)rurt/'s PRICES A HINT TO THE HANDY MAN these: Berlin, Feb. IB.—A Salonika dispatch says a Bulgarian band numbering 100 has been attacked at Dohunibala by Turkish frontier guards, who were reenforced by two companies of Infantry. The battle lasted a long time, and the Bulgarians fled at night, leaving twelve dead on the field. The Turkish loss was one man killed and two wounded. Turks Defeat Bulgarian Band. A Homemade Clothes Hamper, Co tore n I nit and Attractive. Once actor meant a person who could act. Now it means an appearance on the stage.—Baltimore News. 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 A strong, healthy, active constitution depends largely on the condition of the liver. The famous little pills known as DeWltt's Little Early -Risers not only cleanse the system, but they strengthen the action of the liver and rebuild the tissues supporting that organ. Little Early Risers are easy to act, they nover gripe and yet they are absolutely certain to produce results that are satisfactory in all cases. Sold by T. J. Yates. An Early Riser. Only a housewife knows the joys of having a roomy hamper into which soiled clothes may be'thrown " 'gainst" washing day. The wicker affairs that are sold in the stores for this purpose Couches. Couches. Williams & Co. Campbell, Rozelle & Best Patent Flour $5.25 Beet Family Flour 4.75 Men's Fancy Shirts, slightly soiled, assorted lot, worth 50c, 75c and $1.00; your choice for.... 25c Ladies' fiue Corsets, nicely trimmed, assorted lot, some worth $1, some 75c and some 50o, all nice and clean, your choice 43c Men's heavy fleece lined gloves and Mitts, reduced to 10c Hay, long and cut  Rhode Island Eduoator Osad. 21 Ibe. Granulated Sugar .. Bale Straw 65 Worcester, Mass., Feb. 15. — Levi Ward Russell, for thirty-five years principal of the Bridgeham Street school, Providence, R. I., and an authority on arboriculture, who had much to do With the. establishment of Arbor day in Rhode Island, is dead at the home of his son at Hopedale, aged seventy-three years. Webster 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 ... 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugar .... 1.00 PRICE LIST: 3 cans Tomatoes  Paints and varnishes. Williams & Co. Patent Flour .$8.25 25 lb. Buckwheat Flour .: 75 Corn and Meal 1.25 Eagle Milk  York State Corn Dr. Hand's Milk  One lot children's mitts, always sold for 10c, you get them for.. 5o 1 lot Comfortables, sold usually at $1.25; sometimes at $1.00; these reduced to 89c The scratch of a pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poisoning results from the in- Jury. All danger of this may be avoided, however, by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing liniment for cuts, bruises and bums. For sale by all dealers on a guarantee. Imperial Cream  3 cans Up-to-Date  Shredded Wheat, 2 for  Luck 8hredded Wheat, 3 for .... Leggett'a Wheat Flakes  Leggett'4 Oat Flakes, 3 for  Zest Flakea  Nu-Llfe Flakes  .10 .25 .25 Bran and Middlings 1.25 21 lbs. Sugar 1.00 3 cans Tomatoes . .25 3 cans Peas 25 3 cans Wax Beans 26 London, Feb. 16.—The Japanese legation has received a dispatch saying that the steamer Pleiades arrived at Chefoo from Port Arthur. The captain reports that the Russian cruiser Askold was brought Into the inner harbor after the attack.by the Japanese and that she sank on Saturday. The Rus- Heating Btoves, reduced, prices. ABh. sian casualties, he reports, were 29 •—  killed and 60 wounded on board the Bert W. Smiles, Myrick Jeffries and ships, besides two killed and several William Qolden are the Republican wounded In the fortress. The Pleiades candidates for city assessors. They are belongs to the Boston Tow Boat Co. intelligent young men and could be London, Feb. 15.—In the HoUse of depended upon to make honest valua- Commons today, the home secretary tions on property for the purposes of stated that the government had re-J taxation. v '-v. ... •' ......... ... ' . „\ i :. v * '.-v. ; . V.. . , , ; V. • , - Fatal Explosion In a Churoh. Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 15'.—While services were In progress In the Stratford M. E. chtirch last night a gas machine in the basement of the building exploded, killing T. L. Oessner, a member of the church. A number of windows in the church were wrecked. Pyrographlc Outfits for Burnt Wood. Water colors and academy hoards and canvas, at Pursell's. .25 .10 .25 .15 .15 Children's Coats and Fur Bete 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  are very nice indeed, but expensive. Now, here la a homemade hamper that looks very attractive, Is Just as convenient as one of the most expensive "store" hampers and actually costs but a few cents and a little time and taste, ■ajrs a writer in Ladles' World. A grocery or dry goods box of the right size and shape and that Is con- ▲ HOMEMADE HAMPER. 3 cans Pumpkin 25 4 dozen Sweet Pickles .25 Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 lbs. 25 3 cans Up-to-Date Milk 25 Honey in Comb  Apples, per btwhel  Maple Syrup, per Quart  Maple 8yrup, per V2 Gallon  Maple Syrup, pe? Gallon  .7# .25 .45 •85 : p 4 «i Llmburger Cheese  4 lbs. Crackers  GIVE 'TAR STAMPS. r J. Mahon would make an controller. Vote for him 9 a c Bton. L