Pittston Gazette

              ttiftfiton JJ 1 ; .r* ' ' , '  WEATHER INDICATIONS. \ THE HOME PAPER. 7 For the People of Pittston and - Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight; Thursday, partly cloudy; light to fresh northeast to north winds. Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. •A., WE •NESDAY, JUNE 1, 1904. TWO OENTH A COPY. I Q DAP]?Q FOKTY CENTS A MONTH. | O Jr AuiiB. 64th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. BY TIIEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, THREE DAYS HARD FIGHTING sif.n positions east of Hai-Cheng have bt en abandoned. Several guns have ueen taken by the Japanese, also a whole squadron of Cossacks. SNELL'S SLAYER REPORTED DEAD THE CASE OF PERDICARIS. OHIO MILITIA ORDERED OUT D***D *00. 0000000, 00000, *0000, DOES ! People's Store An Unusual Four Warships at Tangier—A Cabinet Conference—France to Aid. Birmingham, Eng., June 1.—The Fr,et today quotes a high diplomatic authority as stating that the agreement which was concluded last autumn between Germany and Russia has lapsed since the successes of the Japanese navy, as the main purposes of the agreement depended upon the maintenance by Russia of an effective fleet in the far east. The same authority says that negotiations for the remodeling of the agreement aro now in progress. ' Washington, June 1.—At a special cabinet meeting careful consideration was given to the matter of the captivity of Ion rerdlcnrls and his stepson, Cromwell Varley. Secretary Hay presented the latest advices from Consul (Jummere at Tangier. Members of the cabinet manifested great reticence in talking for publication, but it is known that Secretary Hay presented some matters relating to the case of the utmost importance. Four Companies Sent to hanging Rock Today. jj any member of your family ji need a nurishing beverage'? | [ 'If so, Opportunity. Russians Driven Back N' rtb of Fengwangr* - V' y ,»*■ 0D SIDES. Chicago Tragedy of Fifteen Years Ago Recalled. Owing to the miserable weather and backward season New York manufacturers and mporters were compelled to sustain great losses on their stocks. We saw our chance and quickly took advantage of their distress. We are therefore prepared to cut prices In all staple and fancy Dry Goods this season of the year. i Stegmaier's LOSSES PATHETIC SCENE IN ALASKA REQUESTED BY SHERIFF. Heavy Fighting Also Reported In Several Localities—Japanese Troops Enter Dalny and Find Port In Good Con- Tascott, For Whom Heavy Rewardi Were Offored and Who Was Sought Far and Wide by Detective*, Confesses Crime In Last Hours. At the Instance of Secretary Hay no Instructions will be sent Hear Admiral Chadwick for the present. Striking Employes'of the Hamilton Porter Furnace are Causing Serious Trou- dition. The following cablegram has been received at the navy department from Rear Admlnil Chadwick, commanding the south Atlantic scjuadron at Tangier:Ladies' and Children's Fancy Gauze Vests 4c. Liaoyang, June 1.—Continuous lighting has taken place northeast of Kengwangcheng and the railway above Kinclinu since Saturday. A sharp action has taken place eastward of Slmatsi, thirty-live miles north of Fengwangcheng, which lasted from the morning of Saturday until daylight on Monday. London, June 1.—The English classic event of the European turf was run today at Epsom and was won by Leopold Rothschild's Stamant. Sir Sykes was second and St. Dennis third. The time was slow, the track being heavy and a light rain falling during the contest. Lancashire was the only American horse in the race. No American jockeys were entered. Rothschild Horse Won Epsom Race ble and the Situation Is Beyond Victoria, 1$. C., June 1.—If the volun tary declaration of a dying man is to be believed an end has been written to the historic Snell tragedy of fifteen years ago, and Taseott, the long souglil murderer, self identified, lias paid tht penalty of his crime with penitence und now Jills an unmarked grave In the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, whither he had fled. Control of Civil Authorities, Ladies' Gingham Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes; a large stock to choose from, each 15c. Columbus, O., June 1.—A request for troops was made this morning to the governor for the suppression of disorder at Hanging Rock, Lawrence county, where the employes of the Hamilton Furnace are on strike. The sheriff of the county made the request, thro"gh Major Koin, and Governor Herrlck at once complied with the request by ordering a battalion of four companies to the scene of the trouble. "The seizure of the America citizen Perdicurls and the lirltlsh subject Varley was committed by the Insurgent chief Ralsull so as to bring pressure on the sultan of Morocco to secure the demands of his tribe. Our sense of the gravity of the case is shown by the presence of the American squadron nnd will undoubtedly cause the earlier yielding by the sultan of Morocco to the demands of the chief, which Is the only safe means of releasing the captives."1 is THE Beverage 2 It is a PURE product of X Malt and Hops, rich in flavor 9 and sustaining qualities. m Ask your physician about 2 our Porter. » Delivered promptly. Price: 2 Half pints, 30c per doz. J pints, 50c per dozen. I Stegmaier Brewing Co One case summer corsets, all sizes, a pair 22c. Children's ready made duck skirts, each 59c. Ladies' Seersucker underskirts, well made, each 45c. Roth Hides Buffered severely, but detailed figures are lacking. The encasement resulted in the Russlnns retiring on Simatsl, followed cautiously by Japanese detachments. 25c Ladies' black lace hose for 15c a pair. l'hilip Robertson, prospector and min er, received the dying man's confession. Robertson left the Klondike capital, he says, late last fnll In n small boat, bound for new placer grounctiKat Fairbanks. lie reached a point near Dalil river, in a particularly desolate and forbidding region, when the walling ol a dog surprised his ears. He found the dog, a half starved shepherd, seemingly in much distress. Following tills animal, Robertson was brought to a cabin four hundred yards above the river, concealed in a clump of spruce. Break Expected at Springfield. Ladies' muslin skirts with cambric flounce 50c. Springfield, 111., June 1.—The Republican state convention assembled this morning at 10 o'clock. Three sessions of three ballots each will be taken today, unless a nomination is made before the day is out. Some people expect to see a break today. Ladies' black mercerized skirts, full size, each 50c. Three companies of Japanese nre reported to have ambushed a patrol of the Norin»ky regiment near Hunsian, wounding three Cossacks. A fourth Cossack had his horse killed under him. Fearing capture, he buried his rifle. lie was captured, but subsequently escaped, dug up his rifle and rejoined his regiment. ANIMAL TALES. under- There is the highest authority for the statement that un attack on Tangier or an expedition against the brigands will be followed by the immediate murder of the chptlvea. Children's $1.00 trimmed hats duced to 59c each. A. Vaughn of Lebanon, N. II., has a hen that crows as lustily as any rooster.Hammocks in all the newest styles, a fine variety to select from, prices from 98c up. A butterfly which a Chicago woman kept all winter and has recently died ate one drop of honey in every three days. )[ NEW 'PHONE 5«a PITTSTON, PENN'A. PEOPLES STORE Always the Cheapest Death of Samuel R. Calloway. France to Aid. Severe lighting is reported along the railway between Vfnngoy and Vfandien stations. The Japanese suffered heavily and would have been annihilated had not infantry reserves come up and forced the Russians to retire Into Vfangoy. New York, June 1.—Samuel R. Calloway, president of the American Locomotive Co., died this morning as the result of complications arising from an operation for disease of the mastoid bone. He was born in Toronto, Canada, Dec. 5, 1850. Faris, June 1.—Foreign Minister Delcasse, in consequence of u communication from the state department in Washington transmitted through Ambassador Porter, baa telegraphed instructions to the French minister In Tangier to use his utmost endeavors to obtain the release of Ion Perdicaris and Cromwell Varley, Reports through French otliclal channels show that Ruisuli's demand for ransom is $70,- 000. A. N. Albee of Warwick, Mass., asserts that he has killed twenty-seven black snakes this year of a total length of 132 feet, the longest being six feet and the shortest three feet. "I ventured to the door of the shack and knocked," said Robertson, "and there was a feeble 'Come in.' All was darkness Inside, and there was no sign of a tire. I caught sight of a bit of candle, which I lighted and then advanced to where u man lay. me mr *r M€ *r i \r Mf *r *r mr *r *r  wWWWe The store that keeps the Dry Goods Prices Down. Groceries at Lowest Prices A loon was shot recently in Connecticut, and when It wns opened twelve hours later five salt water frogs were found inside it. Three of them were alive and frisky, while the others were in a comatose state and afterward died. OKU OCCUPIES DALNY. Letters From the Captives. Czar's Troops Left In a Hurry—Town "With a feeble effort he turned and stared at me for a full minute. Then 'he said: Not Badly Damaged, Tangier, June 1.—A local newspaper says that the family of Pericardis have received letters from the kidnapped man in which he says that they are in fair spirits and that their captors are considerate of their welfare.Chefu, June 1.—Japanese troops under General Oku are in Dalny, the czar's soldiers having lied so hastily as to leave a large quantity of stores and other valuable property behind, arid Oeneral Ktoessel's Russians occupy u strategic position under the guns of Tort Arthur. A long stride thus has been made by. the Japanese toward the clash the mikado's ministers believe must end in the fall of Russia's stronghold at the extremity of the Liautong peninsula. " 'Are you an officer?' GRANULATED SUGAR— "The question amazed me a bit. 'No,' I said, 'I am a miner, and if there Is anything I can do for you I want to do it.' Four American Ships In Port. A vouched for story from Gates county, N. C., says a black snake nearly ten feet long swallowed fourteen eggs which It took from under a sitting hen. The snako was killed, the eggs were replaced under the hen, and in due time each egg was hatched. 20 Pounds for $1.00 Tangier, June 1.—The United States gunboats Castine and Marietta have arrived here and joined the cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta, sent here In connection with the kidnaping by the bandit Raisull of Ion Perdicaris, the American, and his stepson, Cromwell Varley, a British subject. BEST DELAWARE CO. BUTTER— Per Pound 23o "The man's hair was white as snow, his face had a color in it that looked like death, and he bad the most terrified and helpless expression 1 have ever soen on a human being. FULL CREAM CHEESE— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Per Pound 11o FRESH VEGETABLES ALWAYS IN New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. STOCK. A Thrilling Deathbed 8cene. PEN AND BRUSH. GIVE YOUR FAMILY TWO LB. CAN BIG DRIVE BAKING POWDER—None Better, 20o " 'Partner,' he said finally, rolling over on his side and little more than whispering, 'I'm leaving a world that I did not appreciate. I'm going where I belong.' Warning Sent to Brigands. Mr. John Morley, who is a great lover of anlmuls, always has a pet dog sitting on his lap when he Is writing In his study. New York, June 1, 1904. H'igh. Low. Close. ,127 125% 126% 16% 16% 16% 18% 3 8% 18% 49% 49 49% 68% 68% 63% 46% 46% 46% 77% 77% 49 48 29 29 Washington, June 1.—Instructions have been sent United States Consul Gum mere, at Tangier the order of President Roosevelt, to convey word at once to Rainsuli, leader of the brigands who captured Pericardls, an American and his son-in-law, that If his threat to kill the captives if the ransom demanded is not forthcoming shall be caried out, he must pay the forfeit with his own life. It has been determined that the United States, regardless of the action of other powers, will assume tho responsibility of pursuing Raisull into the mountains, should he make good his threat, and will capture and execute him summarily. It is admitted that the ransom demanded amounts to between $50,000 and $75,000. good, pure Groceries; the tasteful, health producing kind, such as we sell. Remember, too, that "variety is tho spice C?f life," and it will pay you to deal at a store that carries a large and varied stock. Bight there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. CORN 8TARCH— Refugees from Dnlny who have arrived here report that General Oku, advancing with the mingled caution and steadiness that have characterised his movements, is throwing out detachments along all possible roads in the direction of the fortress. It is regarded as likely that more than one sharp skirmish if not full battle will be fought before the arrival of great siege guns along the Kinehau road shall complete the Japanese arrangements for the contemplated Investment of the Ilussian base. Am Sugar ., Am Car & F Per Package.. Bo Am Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com B n. T. .. B. Sr. O. .. "lit; lapsed into silence. Two hours passed, and he suddenly wakened with a shriek and then sank back In bed. In a few minutes he gave another wild scream and straightened up In bod. Then In a voice you would think came from a good, strong man he said: 'See here, boys; my name Is Tascott. I'm Tascott. Do you understand'/ I'm Tascott that they've been hunting like a wolf for years. I cannot run nny more. I'm getting paid for what I did. I know I'm dying, and I know where I'll go. Tell the boys when they come back that I am Tascott, and you can tell the world, too, for the. world has hunted me a long time.' The "Self Help" of Dr. Samuel Smiles, whoso death at the nge of ninety-two recently occurred, has Just been translated into Chinese and Japanese. GINGER SNAPS— 4 pounds for 25c SEE OUR SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS. BEST IN THE CITY TO KEEP OUT THE FLIES. PRICES THE .LOWEST FOR THE SAME QUALITY. 77% It is said In London that J. M. Barrio has reaped larger profits from fiction than any other contemporary writer. The same has been said of Ilall Calne, Mrs. Humphry Ward and Rudyard Kipling. Sot Southern C. F. I. .. Erie  BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Ill Ceiili.il Li. & N. . 23% 23% 129% 23 Vs 129% 107% 107 143% 109% 32% 89 107 144% 110% 33% 83% 53% 139% 22 129% 42 North Muin St. Next to Eagle Hotel SHOES Manhattan .. Met St Ry . M. K & T. Mo Pacific Norf & Wed St. Paul .. Ont .1- V. «*(.. 144% Mr. J. 8. Sargent, R. A., although son of a Boston physician, saw the light first in Italy. He is perhaps the most cosmopolitan of ail our great artists, for he was born at Florence, learned his nrt in Paris and Spain, Is an American in origin and sympathy and hus spent a great part of his Ufa In London. The Japanese entered Dnlny Just In time to save the residents from bands of Chinese brands who had swooped on It shortly after Its evacuation by the Russians. Instead of the dismantled buildings and ruined piers they expected to see they found the place in excellent condition. More than a hundred barracks and "warehouses were uninjured. The railway station was not damaged in tho smallest degree noi were the piers, except the big pier sunk by the Russians. Steam launches and here and there larger vessels were sunk In the mouth of the dock, bwt the value of the port was impaired only slightly, since Japanese engineers are already blowing the obstructions from the roadstead. 110% OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT 18 AN IDEAL PLACE. WE CAN FIT MOSTLY ANYONE WITH THE LATEST STYLES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. C 33% 89% (J\ruri/'s PRICES. 139% 54% 139 53% 22% 21% 113% Per.ES.yh£nia. 113% "About 3 o'clock In the morning the man died." Evans Bros. Pco fas .. .. Reading .. .. Rock Island . So Pacific So Rwy com ., Texas Pacific ., Union Pacific . IT. S. Leather .. U. S. Steel . U. S. Steel pref Wabash .. .. . BASEBALL. POLITICAL QUIPS 44% 20% 43% 20% Tascott Had Been Hunted. Gold Coin Flour .$5.75 Butterfly Flour 5.75 Cream Sponge Flour 5.75 Sunlight Flour 5.75 45% 20% 20% 83% 45% 19% Chicago, June 1.—Amos J. Snell, a wealthy holder of much property on the west side of Chicago, was murdered at his home In Washington boulevard on the night of Feb. 8, 188K, and robbery was declared to be the motive. After many nrrests the police hit upon the Willie Tascott clew. Tascott had been an elevator boy at the Palmer House. It was represented that he had been employed by day and committed robberies at night. Heavy rewards—one for $10,000, which was subsequently raised to $20,000—were offered for Tascott, and for two or three yet "9 Tascott was turning up, dead or alive, In all parts of North and South America. Eventually Mrs. Snell withdrew the reward for Tascott. Result* of Games In National, American and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAL, LEAGUE. At Philadelphia—New York, 1; Philadelphia, 0. At Brooklyn—Boston, 1; Brooklyn, 8. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. tD. P.O. W. I.. P.O. New York 20 12 .884 Pittsburg. 10 20 .444 Chicago... 25 12 .670 Brooklyn. 10 24 .400 Cincinnati 27 13 .675 Boston.... 14 23 . 378 St. Louis.. 18 17 .514 Phtla'phia 7 28 .200 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Detroit—St. Louis, 3; Detroit, 4. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L.. P.O. W. L. P.O. Boston 27 10 .729 Chicago... 19 17 Cleveland. 19 13 .594 St. Louis.. 15 18 Phila'phla 21 10 . 568 Detroit.... 12 21 New York 20 16 .555 Wash'ton. 6 28 EASTERN LEAGUE. At Jersey City—Newark, 5; Jersey City, 3. Won't It eeem odd for Ohio jDeopIo to be compelled to vote for a presidential candidate from another state?—Denver 46 South Main St., Pitts ton. 20% 82% I'ost, For artistic brutalltj- "Uncle Joe" Cannon's suppression of his vice presl(Vntlal boom Is without a peer In American politics.—Philadelphia North American. Family Flour Hay (long) No. 2 Hay (long) No. 1 Cut Hay  20 lb. Granulated Sugar . 21 lbs. A Sugar  22 Iba. Br. Sugar  Fresh Butter  Pure Lard  Plain Hams  Skinned Hams  3 cans Tomatoes  3 cans Early June Peas  York State Corn  3 lbs. Cream Crackers  3 lbs. Snaps 5.50 .85 .90 .85 1.00 1.00 1.00 .23 10 12 12 J 25 For WEDDINGS ClniAfOrc V For FUNERALS rlUllOl* i 8% 53% 9% Just what yon want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do mnch for yon at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CMPENTER, ehteist. exeter bom 32% 53% 32% Russians Claim a Victory. It is all well enough to say that congress has been doing nothing, but every congressional district will soon have the warmest kind of assurances that its member has been working like a Trojan day and night for his con- Btltuents.—Kansas Cltv Journal.  St Petersburg, June 1.—The following official dispatches, describing a battle near a station on the Tort Arthur- Mukden line, In which a Japanese squadron was almost annihilated, and giving details of tho Iyangplenmeu battle, has been received by tho war office: "Shortly beforo noon, May 30, our cavalry opened flro near the railroad station of Vagenfucuh against an advancing Japanese force, consisting of eight companies of Infantry, eight squadrons of cavalry and four machine guns. In the ensuing battle our mounted sotulas brilliantly attacked a Japanese squadron on the enemy's flank and almost completely annihilated it" General Markets. New York, May 81. FLOTTR—Dull and without feuture; Minnesota patents, $5.10aa.3S; winter straights, $4.90a5.10; winter extras, $3.35a4; winter patents, $5.10a5.40. .628 ,454 3C D4 .176 RYE FLOUR—Quiet; fair to good, $3.90a4.15; choice to fancy, $4.15a4.5Q. BARGAINS WHEAT—Opened easy on tho lower cables and foreign selling of July, but later recovered and was firm on covering and prospect of a decrease in the visible; July, 90%a91 7-i6c.; Sept., 84a84 7-16c. Campbell, Rozelle & At Providence—Baltimore, 4; ' Providence, 1. .25 .10 .25 .25 RYE—Dull; No. 2 western, 70c. spot. CORN—Easy at tho opening, but rallied with wheat; July, ES-^aMlic. Prinoo Pu Lun In New York. New York, June 1.—Flags are flying bravely in Chinatown, and Inst night Pell and Mott streets blasted with lights In honor of Prince I'u Lun of the blood royal of China, minister of the presence and commissioner to the St. Louis fair. Becauso of a slight cold caught in coming from Buffalo tho prince kept In his rooms In the Manhattan hotel throughout tho day. The programme arranged for him until he leaves for St. Louis on Saturday includes visits to Columbia university and tho Chamber of Commerce and trips to Chinatown and the Graveseud race track. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. L. P.C. JerseyC'yn 12 .686 Provl'encel3 18 .448 Baltimore 17 12 . 586 Montreal.. 9 13 .409 Buffalo... 14 10 .683 Toronto... 11 16 .407 Newark... 18 13 .581 Rochester. 6 18 .217 Ws hava them In an Up-to-DaUlln«. TALLOW—Steady; city, i%c.; country, 4C4a4%c. Webster HAY—Quiet; shipping, 65a70c.; good to choice, 95c. Full line Garden and Field Seeds. Newest Goods. Nolo thoso Valuss. BUTTER—Steady; fair demand; extra western creamery, 18Hc.; extra nearby prints, 20c. Hat Factory Burned. Patent Flour $5.75 Tried Again to Block Port. South Norwalk, Conn., Juno 1.—A fire which proved to bo the most disastrous that this place had suffered for years broke out last night In the big factory of the Walthausen Hat company, In Day street, and in two hours' time more than $50,000 worth of damage had been dope. Tho factory was part wood andlDart brick and three stories high and! burned liko shavings. Aside from the Walthauseu company, the burned factory was occupied by the Norfolk Hat company, and the Espenchled company, all three of which lost everything. Long Hay  William Drury, l lot Corset Covers, lace trimmed around neck and sleeves, worth aoc.: these for... .180 Mukden, June 1.—The Japanese on the night of May 28 made another attempt to block Port Arthur by sinking merchant vessels in the harbor entrance. The attempt was discovered through the operation of a searchlight, and one Japanese gunboat and two torpedo boat destroyers were sunk. The merchantmen then retired. According to advices received here General Stoessel's force has taken up a strategical position near Port Arthur, which Is supported by the guns of the outlying batteries and the fortress. EGOS—Firm, %c. higher; fresh nearby, 18c., loss oft; fresh western, 18c., loss oft; fresh southwestern, 17V4C., loss off; fresh southern, 1GV4C., loss oft. Cut Hay  20 lbs. Sugar 85 1.00 3 cans Tomatoes 5 cans Pumpkin. .25 .25 THE LEADIN8 GROCER l lot Children's isc. Muslin Drawers: special price loo CHEESE—Steady; fair demand; New York full creams, choice to fancy, old, 8V4c.; do. do., fair to good, old, 8a8Vic.; do. do., choice to fancy, new, 8a8Vfcc.; do. do., fair to good, new, 7a7^c. 3 large cans Baked Beans 3 cans Peas. .25 .25 1 lot Ladles' Cambric Night Dresses, a regular 780. garment; here for boo POTATOES—Steady; new southern, $4a 5.60; state and western, sacks, $2.50a2.75; Jersey sweets, $3a5. 4 doz. Sweet Pickles.... .25 If You Drink Beer, Drink The Best 1 lot Light Shirting Calico; special price Be Masked Robbers In Philadelphia. Large Dill Pickles, per doz... .16 Clover Seed 7.50 Timothy Seed 1.7f ■« n C " 1 lot Children's Dresses, embroidery trimmed. worth 39o.; these go at !*o BEANS—Dull: marrow. $2.00; medium, {2.05; peas. $1.80al.92V4; red kidney, $2.90a3. Philadelphia, June 1.—Four masked robbers visited the car barn of the Delaware County Electric railway at Clifton Heights, neur here, and blew open two safes, securing $150 In cash, but falling to get $1,000 which was In one of the safes. The cracksmen bound and gagged three employees of the company and two male passengers and terrorized two belated women passengers.WOOL—Quiet; domestic fleece, 2Sa82c. Millett Seed _ Hungarian Grass Seed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitzer and Limburger in town at lowest prices. . 1.50 Ladies' Shirt Waists; a large assortment from sac HOPS—Quiet; state, common to choice, 1803, 2Ga35c.; 1902, 23a28c.; olds. 9al4c.; Paclflo coast, 1903, 24a30c.; 19U2, 23a2Cc.; olds, Salic. BEEF—Steady; family, I9.60al0.60; mess. JSaS.BO. Children's Striped and Dotted Percale 8un Bonnets, the 20c. kind; here for loe Ruined by Trusted Clerk. Children's Lawn Caps, usually sold for lOe.; this lot yours for bo Latest War Bulletins. PORK—Firm; family, J13.76; short dear, $13u 17,; mess. $13al3.50. New York, June 1.—The suspension of 8. Munn, Son & Co. bus been announced on the Cotton Exchange. The Arm la one of the oldest In the cotton trade In this city. C. P. Cameron, the head bookkeeper and cashier, disappeared about ten days ago, and It Is announced that an examination of the books so far mado shows apparent discrepancies amounting to $123,000. Pabst Milwaukee Beer. Berlin, June 1.—Colonel Gaedke, war correspondent in Manchuria for the Tageblatt, wires that the Japanese have abandoned all military operation-: except the siege of Port Arthur. They do not intend to do anything else he says, until the port is captured. Floor Oil Cloth, all widths; a yard 240 LIVE POULTRY—Firm; fowls higher; fowls, 14al4Hc.; old roosters, 9V4al0c.; spring chickens, 28a83c.; ducks. 10al2c. DRESSED POULTRY—Firm; good demand; fowls, choice, fresli killed, 14c.; do., fftlr to good, 13ul8V£c.; old roosters, 9VjC.; nearby chickens, choice, tresh killed, ISa 17o.; western do., fancy, 16c.; choice, 16a. 16V4c.; do., fair to good. 13al4C. RED 8TAR TRADING 8TAMPS. Yuengling's Pottevllle Porter. Matting, close and heavy, attractive patterns. worth 19c.; our prioe..... iao Railroads to Relieve Freight Blookade. Brlgg's Elmira Ale. 1 lot Leghorn Hats, untrlmmed. worth 18c.: your choice Bo Chicago, June 1.—To enable the millers of St. Paul and Minneapolis to move between 10,000 and 15,000 tons of flour collected at the various lake porta In expectation of opening of navigation the railroads of the northwest have Joined with the eastern lines In granting reduced rates on flour for onemonth.LEGAL NOTICES. Delivered at your residence In cases We are agents tor Cosmopolitan Model P»r-er Patterns, seam* allowed for; all ..loo St. Petersburg, June 1.—A Mukden repo-t says that the Japanese battle- Eh'p Fuji is aground on a reef off Miaotato islands, and is being guarded by a torpedo boat. of 2 doz. pint bottles. Live Stock Market*. Bids will be received to funilsh the refreshments for the excursion of Barnum Keg Fund to Lake Ariel on July 23. All bids must be in not later than July 1. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Address all bids to Alfred Reed, 105 Cliff street, Pittston. Bid* for Refreshments. CATTLE—Supply light; market strong; choice, J5.4Ba5.50; prime, $5.2&a5.36; fair, $4.20 a4.50; veal calves, $4.75a#. Mobile, Ala., June 1.—James Hughes, a well known resident of Chnstnng, twenty-six miles north of Mobile, on the Southern railroad, was shot and killed from ambush by an unknown party while walking along the railroad Within a mile of his home. Shot From Ambush. HOGS—Supply light; market active; prime heavy, $4.46&5; mediums, $6a6.06; heavy Yorkers, $5a6.05; light Yorkers, 14.96 a5; pigs, |4.70a4.85; roughs. J3 56a4.10. T. A. DURKIN. hi MAGNET Rome, June 1.—A telegram from To- U!o says that General Kuroki has admiristered a complete defeat on the Russians, under General Kuropatkin, near Sumentae, and that all the Ruu- SHEEP AND LAMBS—Supply fair; market slow; prime wethers, 16.10&5.25; common sheep, I2a3; (jfrplse Iftpibg, tjjflC.l}. Hallock's Meat Market. Choice fresh meats, smoked meats, bologna, pickled goodB. 28 S. Main. 46 S. Main Si Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. 87 & Main Si, Pittoton.