Pittston Gazette

              p riiwi i Cloudy day, fair tion; free ALL Tl STORY OF Tl NAVAL B, , 1 1 TV..Y—T  enemy stopped eighteen Vv shore. "Our squadron, with the P F lovsk leading, arrived nt the t to the hafbor and dtcw lib In battle. Another signal followo the flagship, and the torpedb b once Droceed«d through the ei gg into the inner harbor. Vice A Makaroft was evidently unwlll Iu fl.sk his" vulnerable craft to the of the enemy's ai \etj the Petropavlovsk cn as she steamed toward Electrl The frowning marine monster, guns were ever turning toward eniy, was prepared to send huj sengers of death against him. Talks With Advertisers BEST SPRING MEDICINE.. 1 Our Leading Druggist, H. H. Tinker, Out «f His Vast Stock and Extensive Knowledge of Medl. cines Recommends VI, nol as the Best. "At this season of the year," said Mr. Tlnkef, the other evening, "there isn't a man, woman or child in Pittston who does not need a medicine to purify and enrich the blood, to induce an appetite, to promote digestion and create strength, and we are safe In saying that we have never sold anything in our store equal to Vlnol for this purpose." This new way of administering the vital principles of cod liver oil has wrought a wonderful change in the field of medicine. There Is no need to take greasy oil, emulsions or poisonous drugs to purify and enrich the blood and create health and strength, for we guarantee that pure, simple and delicious preparation, Vino'l, Will do it, or your money will be returned. :'s ! DfclVlVr . / Convention Assembles at Albany. HILL-PARKER IN CONTROL »» The goods here are as gr bargains as cash can buy. We ly on low prices to win trade. Conflict Off Port Arthur Seen From Golden Hlr Enterprising and advertising are almost synonymous terms. - -7 lenvy aored d one lady to another i as iy met on the Square the ier day. "WHY, the last le I saw you, you looked n and all run down." The ier replied that her physin has prescribed PETR0PAVL0V8J And the people are aware of Study These Pi ilosely D cliff, whose the en* mea- the fact that the enterprising merchant is the one who has fresh, new goods on his shelves. He White Enamel Curtain Poles with I fixtures, for.... I Children's Muslin Drawers nicely i trimmed, special, a pair I Ladies' Walking Skirts, special, t I each «P 11 r s 8urvivor Tells of Terrific Shock Which Destroyed Russian Vessel—Saw Makaroff Dying 6n the Bridge — The Strashni'a Unequal Fight. "All was quiet. It was the hush before a battle—the bush when every nerve is strained to get into impending keeps his stock cleaned up and disposes of all that is left over each season by advertising. Probable Change* In Stat* Committee and Delegate* Likely to Be Chosen. Hearst Men Issue Anti-Hill Pamphlet.D Albany, N. IT., April 18.—The JDemocrntB of New York state assembled In convention here this afternoon. The assemblage wa« called to order In Harmanus Bleeckcr hall by Chairman Frank Campbell of the state committee, who nnmed ex-Senator George Raines of Rochester as temporary chairman. At the close of that gentleman's speech the appointment of convention, committees on resolutions, credentials and" contests, permanent organization, national delegates and electors toolk place. Then' the convention took a recess until 8 p. m. Full sized Crochet Bed Spreads, hemmed ready to use, for  danger. "I looked for the Japanese ships, but they were without movement save that caiised by the heaving sea. Three Tremendous Explosion*. l lot Nottingham Laee Curtains, big- J gest value ever offered for, a pair  Maoyang, April 18— An eyewitness of the recent naval battle off Port Arthur throws some new light on that engagement. He says: and after taking a few bottles felt like a new being. Stegmaier's Porter is a pure product of Malt and Hops— rich in flavor and sustaining qualities—both a drink and a food—put up in pint bottles at 50c per doz., and in half pints at 30c per dozen. Ladles' Fast Black Mercerized Un-r derskirts, finished with deep flounce and accordeun plaited ruffle, for, each "For four nights I watched the sentries on Golden bill. Three nights paused quietly. "My glance returned to our squadron. The Petropnvlovsk was almost without headway suddenly I saw her tremble. SJie seemed to rise out of the water, a tremendous explosion rent the air, then a second and then a third. Fragments flew in all directions, and wreckage and men were mixed up in a terrible mass. His squadron consisted of the cruisers Chltose, Yosbino, Ivasagl and Takasago, all unarmored vessels, which presented a tempting bait for the heavier Russian ships. Vice Admiral Togo directed the flank attack. He had the battleships Hatsuse, Mikasa, Asahi, Shlkishima, Yashima and Fuji. He waited twehty miles out at aea until Rear Admiral Dewa signaled iilin by wirelesb telegraphy to come in. His vessel then dashed at full speed from the east toward the entrance of the harlDor. All the battleships under Vice Admiral Togo are capable of a speed of eighteen knots, and they quickly covered the distance. Mrs. Rose Lavlgne, of Burlington, Vt., writes: "Vinol is theSjest spring medicine I have over used; It creates an appotlte, purifies the blood and takes away all feeling of lassitude. My work, which seemed a burden before taking Vinol, is now a pleasure." Unbleached Table Linen, 66-inch wide, heavy weight, great value, yard I Ludies' Muslin Night Grtwns, well made, a regular 50c garment lor  "Tuesday night, April 12, Admiral Makaroff took to sea with his entire squadron, including fourteen torjfeilo boats. The next night, April 13, in the teeth ,of a gale eight torpedo boats were sent out to reconnoiter. From Golden bill, on which I was ntanding, through the blackness the seurchllghts of the fortifications flashed over the inky -waters of the roadstead and fur out to the hazy horizon. Oar display of fine Wash Goods —Ladies' Shirt Waists, Belts, Ladies' Neckwear—cannot be excelled, and all at very moderate prices. x Mr. W. J. Stewart, of Chelsea, Mass., writes: "I was all run down and In a devitalized condition; Vinol quickly built me up and brought back health and strength." "I was hurdly able to realize the horror of it when the ship began to list. In a moment the sea seemed to open, nnd the water rusheC} over her. The Potropavlovsk had disappeared. Stegmaier Brewing Co The new state committee to be selected was practically agreed on Inst night, great carp being taken by the followers of Hilj to see that, exclusive of the Manhattan members, It was made up to snpjDort liis policy. There are after all, ' however, very few changes to be noted, but some of them are of importance. Hugh Mclaughlin of Kings, one of the foritfor "old guard," Is to be supplanted by Michael J. dimming*, who is selected by Senator Patrick H. McCarren, and- in the Ninth district of Kings Edward Ollnnen 1b to be succeeded by Conrad Hasenflug. No changes are expected in the Manhattan delegation. In the Twenty-second district John Digny is expected to displace M. J. Walsh. In the Twentythird Michael MdCabe, who voted with Tammany at thd last state committee meeting, is to be succeeded by Arthur A. McLean. In the Thirty-first George Finch of Hill sympathies will succeed his brother, Jeremiah T. Finch, and in the Thirty-sixth John Dunfee of Syracuse, who also supported Tammany, is to give way for Melvln Z. Haven. In the Forty-eighth district Dr. Matt Merzlg, who was the subject of a heated controversy In thf last committee meeting, will be re-elacted. In the Fiftieth district Thomas is. Dowd will retire of his own accord and will be succeeded by James O. Bennett. Otherwise the committee will remain as before. Mr. J. B. Keener, of Augusta, Qa., writes: "When one gete all run down, loses appetite, feels listless, worn out and nervous, I have found nothing so good as Vinol to restore strength and health." Bottling Department. . 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 WILKESBARBE, PA. "The floating woodwork and the few men struggling In the water were all that was left to recall the splendid fighting machine which a few hours before had sailed out of the harbor. PEOPLE'SSTORE, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST "At 11 o'clock I heard firing at sea and counted seven shots, but could see nothing. At daybreak I made out through the light haze to the southward about live miles from shore six torpedo boats strung out in line, ail firing. In the lead and outstripping the others was a boat heading at full speed directly for the entrance of the harbor. The last in line was beclouded in steam and lagging. She had evidently been hit. It was difficult to distinguish our boats, but finally through my glasses I saw that the leader and the laggard were Russian and that the four others were Japanese.It Is not clear what warned the Russians that they had been trapped, but they probaWy saw that the battleship squadron would flank them and retreated precipitately to the harbor. Vice Admiral Togo did not succeed In preventing the Russians from entering, but did force them to a disastrous retreat, which ended in the destruction of the Petropavlovsk and the disabling of the Pobleda. After these occurrences the cruisers Nlshln and Kaaagi were used to bombard Port Arthur. They possess the highest angled guns in the fleet, capable of throwing shells to the elevated Russian land works, which are beyond attainment by the average naval weapon. 15 South Main St., Pittston. "The flame shock experienced by the observers on Golden hill paralyzed for a moment the men on the ships, but when it passed torpedo boats and smull boats hastened to the rescue of the survivors. Said Mr. Tinker: "I could go on quoting from hundreds of such letters, and I wish I could persuade every person in Pittstoa to try Vinol this spring on our guarantee to return money if they are not Benefited." Houck's drug store, 4 N. Main street, H. H. Tinker, Successor. Bread is The Staff of Life " Rrennan " and "Eager to ascertain what had occurred on board the sunken ship, 1 hastened to a landing where a small remnant- of the gallant crew were ieing put ashore and conveyed to a hospital. Signal Man Pochkoff, who was slightly wounded, was able to give ine a remarkably clear statement of the disaster. He said: Roberts* The better the flour, the better the broad; the better the bread, tn stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. ENERGETIC YOUNG MEN. Class 24, M. E. Sunday School, Collec- — PRICE LIST — ted Over $5,000 for New Church. "The flash of the guns and the splash of the projectiles as they struck the water showed the intensity of the conflict. The signal station flashed the news to the men of the batteries that the vessel was the Strashni. Yesterday afternoon, at the closo of the M. E. Sunday school, a meeting of -Class 24, composed of young men and taught by Mrs. Surdam, wife -of the pastor, was helCk for the purpose of taking action on the money in the treasury of the cla«£ Some five years ago Class 24 conceived the idea of raising a v fund to erect a new fence around the old church property. The work was successful, and after $85 had been paid for a fence, $15 remained in the treasury. About that time the new church building matter was broachod, and the small balance remaining in the treasury of Class 24 served as an incentive for the class to collect additional money toward the fund that was to be raised for the erection of the new church. Ever since that time the class has prosecuted vigorously the work of collecting funds for the purpose in view. Besides collecting cash .subsciflpflions, the class adopted various novel schemes for raising money, such as the sale of lead pencils and souvenirs, and the success that attended the efforts may be Judged from the report made to the class yesterday by tho treasurer, which showed a total of $5,0S5.25 on hand, besides interest on the same from Jan. 1, 1904, to th? present date. A motion was regularly adopted, ordering tho transfer of the money to the building fund of the church. The record of class 24, with respect to the building fund, is a most worthy one, and deserves to be placed in the church annals for the encouragement of the church and school. It goes to show what can be accomplished by setting a goal and working with determination. Best patent flour. $5 75 Best dairy butter.. .* 25c Full cream cheese 14o 21 lbs Sugar. N... 1 00 Finnan Haddie per lb 10c Bloaters per dozen 25o Ciscoesperlb 5c A Survivor'* Story. " 'We were returning to the harbor, the Fetropavlovsk leading. Some of our cruisers which had remained in the harbor came out and steamed toward the enemy, firing sixteen shots at him with their bow guns. They then retired. The enemy numbered fourteen heavy ships, nearly all armored, while ours were nine. Against their armored cruisers we had only the Kayos. I stood in the wheelhouse on the bridge of the Petropavlovsk looking up the signal book. The admiral's last signal had been for the torpedo boats to enter the harbor. Vice Admiral Togo calls his attack on Port Arthur the eighth, whereas here it is numbered the seventh. A probable explanation is that Vice Admiral Togo regards the latest operation as two distinct attacks. The official report says that the wreck of the Petropavlovsk Ilea southeast of Golden hill, one mile outside the entrance to the harbor. Evans' Success, per bbl ....$5.75 Butterfly Flour, per bbl 5.75 8urprlse Flour, per bbl 5.75 8eal Flour, per bbl 5.75 Feed 1.30 "The unequal combat was observed with breathless interest, but the net drew close around the doomed boat. The four Japanese vessels formed a semicircle and poured in a' deadly flre. The steam from the Strashni grew denser, covering her like a white pall. Still she fought like a desperately wounded animal brought to bay. A Fight Against Great Odds. V 3 can choice Tomatoes  3 cans Cjhoice Peag  25c 25c Oats .57 Butter, fancy creamery . D25— Cheese, per lb .14 Skinned Ham, per lb. .12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb tack...*. .75 Cold Snaps, 3 lb package .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for...C .25 Nabob, per package « .10 Maple Sugar, 2 lb for .25 Maple 8yrup, 1 qt can .25 Maple Syrup, y2 gallon can .48 Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can .85 Fancy Table Syrup, 2J£ lb c«n.C .10 Honey, per cake .16 Honey, per glass .10 [Peanut iButter.  Bacop per lb  California Hams per lb  Skicned Hams per lb  10c 10c 10c 13c JAPS ARE ACTIVE. "At this stage Vice Admiral Makaroff, who bad been observing thtf progress of the conflict through a telescope, signaled to the cruiser Bayan, lying in the inner harbor, to weigh anchor und go out to tbfc rescue. An Indication That They Are Prepar- Dalegatea to National Convention. ing to Invest Port Arthur. The delegates at large to the St. Louis convention, who will doubtlosn be chosen tonight, are: David B. Hill of Albany; Edward Murphy, Jr., of Rensselaer; August Belmont of New York and James W. Rtdgway of Kings. " 'The Petropavlovsk slowed speed and almost stood still. Suddenly the ship shook violently. I heard a fearful explosion, immediately followed by another and then another. They seemed to me to be directly under the bridge. I rushed to the door of the wheelhouse, where I met an officer, probably a helmsman. I couldn't pass him, and I sprang to the window and jumped out. The ship was listing, and I feared that every moment she would turn over. Tien Tsin, ApriJ 18.—A report was received here today stating that 70 Japanese transports had been sighted, heading for Kin Chan, about 76 miles to the rear of Port Arthur, on the Liao Tung peninsula. Landing by* the Japs here would mean the beginning of an investment of Port Arthur by land. 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. "The Japanese destroyers cfung to their victim like hounds in a chase. They had become separated, biit again resumed close formation. Small jets of flame and smoke were spurting from the light rapid flrers, varied by denser clouds as torpedoes were discharged against the Stranslini. All through Sunday and until late Into the night there were numerous conferences to placate the warring Tammany ant} Hill factions. There was at one time talk of a bolt. (7)ruri/'s PRICES. St. Petersburg, April 18.—The Port Arthur correspondent of the Novoe Vremya wires that reports are current there that Japanese transports have been seen off Kin Kow, the seaport of New Chwang. The correspondent adds that Russian troops arc inpatient to meet the Japs on land. A pamphlet circulated last night in the interest of W. R. Hearst's candidacy contains a bitter attack upon Senator Hill as state leader, citing the great Republican gains in Important counties of the state In 1002 as proof of the discrediting of Mr. Hill's leadership. The pamphlet says: "It was the end. The stricken boat loosed a final round, but it was as if a volley had been flred over her own grave, for she disappeared beneath the waves, Wly a little cloud of steam marking the place where she went down. " 'On the bridge I saw an officer weltering In blood. It was our admiral, Ainkuroff. He lay face downward. I sprang to him, grasped him by the shoulder and attempted to raise him. Evans Bros. Gold Coin Flour  Butterfly Flour  Cream Sponge Flour ... Sunlight Flour  Family Flour  Hay, long and cut  Bale straw  20 lb. Granulated Sugar 21 lbs. A Sugar  22 lbs. Br. Sugar  New Del. Co. Butter ... Full Cream Cheese ... Sweitzer Cheese  Brick Cheese  Fresh Eggs, per dozen . Onions, per peck  Pure Lard  Early June Peas, 3 for Tomatoes, 3 for  Canned Corn  Clover Seed  Timothy Seed  Millet Seed London, April 18.—The Central News has a dispatch from Rome stating that a telegram was received there from Harbin, Manchuria, conveying the intelligence that a squadron of Japanese warships has arrived near Vladivostok. The commandant of the town is preparing to resist the attack of the squadron and work on the completion of the fortifications is proceeding with feverish energy. 46 South Main St., Pittston. " 'The ship seemed to be falling somewhere. From all sides flew fragments. I heard the deafening screech and the frightful din. The smoke rose in dense clouds, and the flames seemed to leap toward the bridge, where I was standing beside the admiral. I jumped on the rail and was washed off, but succeeded In grabbing something. I was sucked down. I remember the falling masts and then nothing more. "Eighteen hundred and nfnety-eight was the year when Hill and his highbinders made the attempt to defeat the party even before its candidates were named. He and his friends were noisy, very noisy, at the Syracuse convention of that year. They cried Tammany domination, even though the candidate for governor was a Kings county jurist, and after the convention they voted and worked for the Prohibition party candidates. The Democracy was beaten then as now. Will this peanutter be allowed to pose longer to our party's injury?" "Satisfied with what they had accomplished, the Japanese torpedo boats turned and made off at full speed, followed by the Bayan. To their support came six of the enemy's cruisers. Still the Bayan went on, seemingly Inviting certain destruction. She soon ported her helm to bring a broadside to bear upon the foe, which was advancing In line of battle. She opened upon them and then turned quickly and stood on Into the hall of the enemy's broadsides. The Japanese steamed at a slight angle, enabling all their guns to bear, and projectiles rained around the Bayan, raising columns of water as they burst, but npue struck home. For WEDDINGS CI a wore V For FUNERALS i Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do much for you at a reason- - able prioe. (new phone) J-LCARKRTER, (ietir st. exeter bori St. Petersburg, April 18.—Accord- According to information received here, the Japanese have abandoned the project of bottling up Port Arthur. Henceforth they will strew mines to catch, if possible, some unwary Russian battleship. In the meantime, the Japanese fleet will wait outside the harbor, cruising about or lying at anchor."FROLIC KSOME YANKEELAIMD." " 'On our ship was an old man with a beautiful white beard who had been good to our men. He had a book in his hand and seemed to be writing, perhaps sketching. He was Verestchugln, the painter.'" Two More Interesting Features of the Programme. Among the features of the "Frolicgsome Yankee4!and" entertainment to be given soon for the benefit of the Pittston hospital, will be the followingf utti' Double Septette—"The Big Chief." Principals-rMrs. B. A Courtright and Mrs. C. H. Phillips. Assistants—Misses Gertrude Cutler, Jean Gray Law, Jessie Muirhead, Alice Mercur, Mary Perrin, Albert* Seibcl, Fannie Smith; Messrs. Edwin Coward, Arthur Johnson, Bert Lewis, Vincent Mitchell, Fred. Streng, Fred. Seibel and Reese West oft. Beautiful Display of Spring Goods C. Donnelly's Line of Furniture was never more complete than at present, and contains many new and beautiful designs. Every piece warranted for high quality of workmanship. Be sure and call at Mr. Donnelly's store when you need anything in the furniture line. Although his goods are of the best grade, his prices arc very modorate. S. Mafh street, near Market. JAPANESE ELATED. "To the eastward suddenly appeared Ave more of our torpedo boats returning to the harbor under forced draft. Two of the Japanese cruisers were immediately detached to cut them off, but the Bayan, noticing the movement, checkmated It by turning a hot fire upon tljem. The movement was effective. The Japanese cruisers glowed down, and the torpedo boats slipped through into the harbor. Claim Togo Liid Mines and Decoyod Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 A full line of Fresh Garden Seeds, loose or in packets. Russian Fleet. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. A Tokyo, April 18.—The Japanese are elated because of the successes tliey have won at Port Arthur and are proud of the achievements of Vice Admiral Togo, particularly of his newest strategy in countermining the enemy's harbor and decoying liliu across the field of mines to ail equally dangerous flank attack. The success of the system of placing deadly countermines is due largely to a series of careful observations made by the Japanese In their previous attacks on Port Arthur. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. All Spic-Span, New, and at prices so low that you will L r ' —  William Drury, THE LEADINB GROCER New York, April 18, 1904. Higb. Low. Clos. ._127% 126% 126% . 19% 19% 19% . 50% 49% 49% . 73% 73 73% . 46% 46% 45% be amazed. f Sugar  Car & Foundry Copper  Atchison  B. R. T  B. ft O  Can. pacific .... C. F. I  Erie  L. ft N  Manhattan  Met. St. Ry. .., M„ K. ft T  Mo. Pacific  N. T. Central .. O. ft W  Penna  Patronesses—Mrs. J. H. Blackmail, Mrs. Eflore W. Brown, Mrs. C. H. CUt,lor, Mrs. A. E. Case, Mrs. H.,Max Daman, Mrs. J. C. Hugfces, Mrs. T. M. Johnson, Mrs. John A. Law, Mrs. 6. N. Lewie, Mrs. H. V. Mitchell, Mrs. E. G. Mereur, Mrs. John Muirhead, Mrs. K. J. Ross, Mrs. M. P. Sacks, Mrs Fred. Seibel, Mrs. G. W. Streng, Mrs. J. N. Thomas and Mrs, Weston White Makaroff'e Fleet Qoes Out to Battle. LEGAL NOTICES. '--. J A FEW OF OUR MANY VALUES: "Meantime, In accordance with Vice Admiral Makaroff's order, the battleships and cruisers In the inner harbor slipped anchor. Majestically the Petropavlovsk, flying the admiral's flag, steamed through the entrance. On her appearance the more formidable of the Japanese cruisers turned and fled. The admiral signaled the Baynn to rrtnrti, j Then a stream of varicolored signal i flags fluttered out 'Bravo, Bayan!' Campbell, 1 oaso Laoo, 3, 5 and 8 in. wide, e hit 41 —» - and . 79% 79% .116% 116% . 32% 32% . 27% 26% .108% 108 .142% 142 • 38% 37% . 93% 92% .117% 117% . 21% 21% .117% 117% • 96% 96% • 45% 44% . 23% . 23 . 49% 48% . 21% 21% . 39% 38% • 24% 24% . 86 84% . U% 11% . 61% 609P . .39% 38% Proclamation. Rozelle & . vooc juacn, iD( o anu o iiiD tt mu, «. .vhite, worth 25o and sac a yard, your for  The Japanese saw the Russian fleet leave the harbor and return to It several times, and they discovered that the Russian warships followed an Identical course every time they came out op went In, evidently for the purpose of avoiding their own mines. The Japanese took bearings on this course. When the destroyer divisions of the Japanese torpedo flotilla laid the countermines during the night of April 12- 13 they placed them along this course. The laying of these countermines was exceedingly perilous, because if any Japanese boat with mines on boaxd had been struck by a lucky Russian shot she would have been annihilated. The weather of the night of April 12-13 favored the work. There was a heavy rain, the night was dank and cloudy and the Russian searcnllghts playing over the channel failed to reveal the presence of the Japanese destroyers. Rear Admiral Dewa was in command of the Japanese squadron Special election will be held at the regular polling place in the First Ward of Pittston on Friday, April 22, 1804, according to the election laws of the Commonwealth, to elect one member of Select Council to All term by resignation of James Langan. JAMES LANOAN, Mayor. 1 1 lot Light Calicoes, attractive pattern the regular price is He; these yours at I Felt Window Shades; the 10c kind Webster 1 lot. White Curtain Pi.Ick, with sllvei complete only  Now lino HolU, all the, latent styles, flta Patent Flour $5.75 Corn and Cracked Corn ........ 1.30 Meal and Chop 1.30 Hay i .85 Cut Hay 85 Oats 57 Prunes, t, 4 and 5 lbs. 25 3 cans Pumpkin .25 The 8ext»tt»—"Twinkling Star." Participants-—Misses Helen Jones, Qertrude Hughes, Clara Langford, "By this time the entire' Russfen squadron was in the outer harbor. "Seeing the flight of the Japanese cruisers, the Petropavlovsk opened fire with her great guns, but the enemy was out of range and soon disappeared. Our squadron continued the chase, Anally fading from view. ~ 1 lot out Shirt Waist Bets Floor Oil Cloth, heavy stock, worth PQM, a yard  Wo are cleaning out odd siaes in ccr some are worth 7Sc some *1.01) and » $1.28; if wo have yours they are only  See our line of Rouohes and Lace Coll we havo them at special low prices. Water Street Bridge Company. The stockholders of the Water St, Bridge Company will meet at their toll house In the city of Pittston on Monday, May 2,1904, between 2 and 3 o'clock, p. m. for the purpose of electing a president \and six directors to serve for the ensHing year. y JOSEPH LAWGFPRtT, Pres't. Ella Perrin and Dora Weeks; Mrs. H. C. Farrlngton; Messrs. George Cooper, William D. Howarth, Edward Hughes, Thomas Kneebone, Edgar Probyn and W. L. MacDougall. Gas  Reading  Rock Island .... So. Pacific  So. Ry., com. Tenn. C. & I. ... Texas Pacific .. Union Pacific .. U. S. Steel .... U. 8. Steel, pf.' Wabash .. Now Patronesses—Mrs. A. A Bryden. Mrs. S. B. Bennett, Mrs. A. A. Brown, Mra. Fanny Beyea, Mrs. William C. Brenton, Mrs. J. L. Cake, Miss Margaret Cool, Mrs. G. S. Ferris, Mrs. R. M. Hughes, Mrs. B. H. Homer, Mrs. 3. C. Kipp, Mrs. Joseph LangfWd, Mrs. M. L. Perrin and Mrs. W. L Watson. 3 can* Peas  3 carta Tomatoes 2tCans Salmon  3 cana Wax Beans  .25 .25 .25 .25 "I waited anxiously for Its reappearance, and In about an hour It came In sight. Far beyond it the number of points from which smoke arose announced the presence of the enemy. Nearer and nearer came the vessels, and at last I npde out behind our squadron a fleeter fourteen, of which sis were'b*ttl«ijfeps and the remainder armored anAAiarmored cruisers. All Bilk, satin baek. Velvet Ribt ors; the usual price Is. a yard lOo; 1 lot Ladles' Kid Gloves, they a kind, small size 5.V and6. all © lor  24% 84% ii% W. A. SHJFFER, Sec'y. The annual meeting of the Pittston Slate Co., for the purpose of electing directors for ensuing year, /will be held at their. olttciK.Saturday afternoon, April 23, from half-past two un: til half-past three o'clock. , ~ I 18tS C. M. Hileman, Sec'y. 39 H Headquarters for Garden Seeda. :k, S. St. Try a mess of fresh fish or new vegetables, from Meeaick'a Market. ■— - m ice's, es. I GIVE i 8TAR