Pittston Gazette

              flitfaiim jyBfcCaFfctfe* 3L1SHED 1850. PITT5T0N, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1904. FO "'nnn UAP'p -*»*** m M. m m - » » ' x v WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. * Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer on Thursday; fresh, northwesterly wind®, diminishing. For the People of Plttston and Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEW8. 54th YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTA ...  1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HAK 1882. TWO CENTS A COPY. I (' D A rjlPQ K'l'Y CKNTK A MONTH. 1 « A AvrJciO. RUMORS OF DISASTER ROOSEVELT HAS QUIET DAY. MEAT'FAMNIE NOW IN SIGHT Talks DISASTER IN *++++D ***D ***** ***** WHEN I YOU 1 PEOPLE'S STORE Secretary Loeb Says Commmlttee was With Advertisers PHILIPPINES NO TRADING STAMP PRICES HERE Oyster Bay., L. I., July 13.—After two busy days at Sagamore Hill, President Roosevelt is1 today enjoying a quiet time. No visitors came during the morning and none had made any appointments for the afternoon. Secretary Loeb (his morning explained that the committee representing the Centra.! Labor unions of Northeastern Pennsylvania, who caKed yesterday to present resolutions on the Colorado matter to the President in person, would have been given an opportunity to do so had they not been in such haste. I in Too Much Haste. 4$ I ir To build up .trade, reach the family. To reach the family, advertise in the home WE SELL THE BEST, WE SELL THE MOST, WE CHARGE THE LEAST Great Cloud Burst Over- Japs Said to Have Lost 30,• Strike Ties Up Chicago Stock Yards. Butchers' 000 at Port Arthur. whelms San Juan. Because we do not pay for Trading stamps, nor do you, if you buy here. choose a beer, vou want the PUREST and BEST beer for your money. When you insist on having paper, the Gazette. It is a CARNAGE BY RUSSIAN  Russian Corresr yfiP - Mukden Sends Word ** .eraburg—Similar Report Fi ,«;nes London From Shanghai—No Confirmation of Story. welcome visitor each day in TWO HUNDRED LIVE8 LOST. Ladies' and Children's fine gauze ..3c each OTHER CITIES AFFECTED. vests more homes in Pittston and One case of fine colored lawns, only vicinity than all 6utside daily Property Valued at Two Million Dol- Stegmaier's BEER 3%c eaoh Employers and Men Differ as to Cause of Disruption, but Both Sides Are Prepared For a Fight to the Finish. Mr. Swift's Statement. lars has Been Destroyed—The only Fancy ribbons. 2Vz inches wide, all colors, for 5c a yard papers combined. Means of Communicating with the GERMANY GETS-ENGLISH HELP Stricken District is by Boat. rAllies' seersucker underskirts, well 45 cents made St. Petersburg, July 13.—A dispatch from ti Russian correspondent at Mukden, dated July 12, says: Boer General Will Assist In War Chicago, July 13.—Business interests aggregating $100,(X)0,C)00 are practically tied up at the Chicago Union Stock yards by the strike of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters. A BROOKLYN TRAGEDY. Manila, Philippine islands, July 13. —Two hundred lives have been lost and two million dollars' worth of property destroyed by a cloud buret which swept San Juan del Monto. Boats are the means of communlcating with the stricken district. Jill of the lowlands being submerged, and information concerning the disaster is hard to secure. Children's fine muslin drawers, all 10c Against Natives in Africa. Hoy's summer crash suits, a bargain for 39c a suit sizes "According to intelligence received here the Japanese last night attacked positions near Port Arthur and were repulsed with enormous losses, not less than 30,000, It is said, being killed or wounded by our mines." Berlin. July 13.—Germany has admitted her inability to cope with the rebel Hereros of Gorman Southwest Africa and has engaged Great Britain's aid. The latter government has granted permission to Germany to engage the BoDs?r general, Marrtz, as military adviser to General Trotfia, who is in command of the German troops. Maritz, with ten Boer officer* and 500 Boer marksmen, has been conveyed from Capetown to Swakopmuud, from which place he will advance to join the German forces'. Rich Old Recluse arid His Helpor Found Murdered In a Hovel you get the PUREST arid BEST for any money. "Don't be jollied" into using inferior beer when you can have Stegmaier's Beer for the asking. New York, July Ik—Discovery of a blazo in :t ramshackle alley in Brooklyn which lms long been k&owu as te flracltirtg phu*P of thieves led to the disclosure of a double murder which furnishes the climax to the drama of crime which has been played in the locality for many years. Ladies' Sunbonnets, all colors an$ shapes, a large stock to choose from 15c each Employers and men differ in their explanations of the causes of the #trike. The former say the demands of the butchers mean an advance In wage*. Ono ras ladles' fancy summer corsets, grand value lor ..19c a pair The general staff has received no information regarding tjje reported attack on positions near Port Arthur and the loss of 30,000 Japanese killed or wounded by Russian mines. The Iattec &ssert they are only striving to prevoiit a reduction in wages. They decline to arbitrate the difference. Order a ease of our beer sent hoipe to-day; price 50c per dozen, delivered proinply Both 'pliones. Children's black cotton ribbed hose, at 7c a pair Children's navy blue polka dot duck It is estimated that '£,000,000 farmers and stoukuien are affected by the strike. Railroad managers, who are greatly interested, are trying to arrange a settlement.A STORMY CONVENTION. One of tin* victims,of the murder is George F. Abbott, a strange old man of uncouth and weird appearance, who bud accumulated a large fortune, ostensibly as a junkman, but the police say as a receiver of stolen goods, and still lived in utmost penury In a stall that was not lit for fa horse, anu the other was Frederick Van Buxkirk, a middle aged man with a better past, whom he employed as a helper. West Virginia Republicans Name Daw- There is some anxiety here regarding a report that the cruiser Askold has been damaged, and it is noticed that Blie was not mentioned in the list of warships constituting the squadron on Its last appearance. son for Governor. skirt?-, nicely trimmed with braid, only... 50c each Wheeling, \V. Ya„ July 13.—At th« close of the first day of the most tur bulent political conveutlon»in the his tory of the state, following the bitterest tight the party has ever experienced William Mercer Owens Dawson Is tht Republican nominee for governor ol West Virginia. St. Joseph, Mo.; Kansas City, East Omaha, Neb.; St. Louis, Sioux City and St. Paul, the otber important meat centers of the west, fell into line with Chicago meat workers and brought palsy to the yards In those cities. In Omaha the packers ha plan of recruiting 5,000 men from the farming districts, but the plan has taken no definite form. Stegmaier Brewing Co PEOPLE'S STORE, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. PITTSTON, PENN'A. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST The Japanese advance to Tatchekiao is Shrouded in mystery. No telegrams have been received by the general staff or the admiralty since Lieutenant General Sacharoff's dispatch of July 10, with the exception of a report from General ICuropatkin covering the events detailed by General Sacharoff, which was delayed because it had followed the emperor on his journey to the Volga region. The lack of news from Tatchekiao Is not causing anxiety. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. 15 South Main Street, Pittston NEW 'PHONE 5462 New York, July 13. 1904. High. Ivow. Close. 129% 128% 129% 18 13 18 20% 20% 51% The bodies were found by liremen who had been sent ou a still alarm to extinguish a blaze which undoubtedly had been started to destroy the evidence of the grewsome deeds. v Claims of accessions from the rank? of the Dawson followers made by the managers of the Charles F. Teter candidacy determined the Dawson leader? to make a test of strength early in tht day, and it came when Hon. \V. P. Hubbard's motion to dispense with the committee on credentials, resisted stubbornly by the -Teterites, was carried by more than 100 majority. "m mWW NO TRADING STAMP PRICES HERE Am Sugar .. Am Car & F Every Day Bargain Day at Our Store Am IxDco .. Amal Copper Atchison com B. R. T. .. B. & O. .. . 20% 51% One hundred and fifty commission houses are out of business. They have telegraphed their patrons far and wide to cease shipments. Only 3.000 cattle have arrived where 20,000 would have come under ordinary circumstances. Many aniuiais may have t# be shipped back to the farms to save them. J V 'i:| ia yjTV\^ 50% While the body of Abbott was lying in the hovel in which he had lived and in wliicli he had made a fortune by acting as a "fence" for criminals, his wife, It was said, was traveling in luxury about the country, her lavish mode of life in strange contrast to the miserliness of her husband. 76 % 50% 83% 75% 50 % 7(5% 50% 83% Can Pacific .. Ches & Ohio . C. F. I  ..125% .. 33% .. 33 25% ..134% ..114 .152% 827k 125% 125% 33% 32% 25% 134% 113% 151% Pint Fruit Jarg, per dozen... .40c Quart " " FIGHTING THEIR WAY. 33% The Dawson people followed up theii advantage and, despite scenes of the wildest disorder, during which Senatot Elklns threatened to withdraw from his position of chairman, they forced a nomination before the platform was ....50c 31% 2 Quart " " (D5c 1-3 pint Jelly Glasses, per doz 20c Japaneae Takushan Army Has Series Erie 25% Small Supply In Packing Houses. of Engagements. Ill Central 134% 113% 151% 115% 3D 92% Inquiries at the various packing houses show that the supply of dressed meats on hand is sufficient to lust only a few days. After that will come famine and the fancy prices that go with It. Child Killed His Mother. 19" « « 99/% 1-3 qt.-Telly " " 25o Wide fruit jar rubbers, per doz 05c Can tops and rubbers, per doz 25c Prep, Root Beer, Cjt. bot., 2 for 25c Hires' Root Beer Ex., 3 for.. ,50c Clauson's lloot Beer Ex., 3 for 25c Window Screens 20c and 30c Screen doors, tD0c,$1.10, $1.25,1.50 Hammocks, all prices, a large assortment.Tokyo, July 13.—The Japanese Takishttn army is moving northwest from Siuyen. It fought a series of small battles with the Russians on July II and 10. The army is divided into two columns, which advanced against the Russians. When the first column approached ChlkuanchiiiK the Russians retreated southwest through the valley, but at 5 o'clock in the evening they took up a position on the heights of Chouchiachung. & N Manhattan Met St Ry Morrlstown, N. J., July 13.—'Playing "fireworks" with a loaded gun. Otto Brittlng, four years old. shot and killfcl his mother, wife of a prosperous farmer in North Shotigun, six miles from this place, yesterday morning. The boy had taken the gun from the rack and was proudly saying "Bang! bang!" when his mother called for him to enter the house. He started for the door, dragging the gun with ids right hand. Suddenly It exploded, and the charge of heavy shot, passing through the screen door, tore a gnping wound In Mrs. Brittiug's left side. The woman lived im agony for half an hour. . .11G% .. 39% .. 93% ..119% 116 39% 93% 119% prepared, M. K. & T. Mo Pacific . N. Y. Central Nou-f & West St Paul .. . Haitian Officials Besmirched, Fort au Prince, Haiti, July 13,— The investigation into the issue of $200,000 in fraudulent securities early last year has led to the discovery that many high officials are implicated. The government, however, hcsflates to arrest the accused owing to the probable consequences of such nctlon. 59% .147 29^4 118% 59% 59% 147% There appears to be nCJ hope of immediate settlement. Both sides have prepared for a finish fight. The 50.(KK) employees entered upon the struggle with their eyes open, knowing what a long battle for supremacy will mean to there and their families. GIVE VOUR FAMILY 146% Onit & West Pennsylvania 28% 29% good, pure Groceries; the tasteful, health producing kind, such as we sell. Remember, too, that "variety is the spic6 of life," and it will pay you to deal at a store that carries a large and varied stock. Right there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. .119% .. 100 118% 99% 119% 99% Peo Gas 5?% 52% The Russians were dislodged at dusk, when the second Japanese column advanced along the road toward Tongchis, repulsing small bodies of the enemy en route. They attacked the advance line of the Russsians near Slutanglaku. The Russians were re-enforced and compelled the Japanese to withdraw. Reading Rock Island So Pacific 22 "s 5 It; 22% L. K. Swift of Swift & Co. this statement: makes 40% 51 % . Chicago Cash Meat Market. Finest fresh meats at, lowest prices, N. Main, opposite William St. .. SHOES So Rwy com T. C. &4. Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Leather U. S. Steel 23% 39 25 23% "We have not considered the question of substituting nonunion men for the strikers. We will not bother about this until our efforts fail in making terms with the striking butchers. We are still hoping that the strikers will accept our offers of arbitration. 1 believe arbitration is the only way to adjust our differences." Inquire of any one who Las bought shoes of us as to how they wear. Our shoes make a record for themselves. Men's guaranteed patent leathers, ladies' fine dress shoes, old lady comfort shoes. Girls' shoes of all kinds. Boys' shoes that can't be beat. Our $1.25 Mining Shoe is the best to be had. We guarantee all our shoes to be as represented. 39 H 39% 25',i 94% 92% m 11 ¥D. 60'4 35 25% 94% Campbell, 7% 11 Tit 01 3 (i % 7% 11% 60% Parker Never Received Message. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Esopus, N. Y., July 13.—While the country has bwn occupied with a discussion of the famous telegram sent by Judge Parker to the convention, it has developed here that the nominee has never received the convention's answer. The approval of Judge Parker's message was formally adopted late Saturday night, and its wording was transmitted to the judge in a telegram which appeared in all the newspapers 011 Sunday. It was In the papers that the man to whom the message was directed saw the convention's attitude. The message itself has never At dawn on July 10 both columns attacked and dislodged the Russians from the heights west of Sinchiaku. The Japanese pursued them and again attacked a strong position held by the Russians at Siutehikou. After a desperate fight the Japanese occupied the position. U. S. Steel, pref Rozelle & 42 North Main St, Next to Eagle Hotel Wabasih 3Ci% WANT $2,000 IMMEDIATELY. This statement of Mr. Swift is interpreted to mean that the packers hfcve made up their minds they will not grant the demands of the men as they stand, but will elect to let their immense plants lie idle until the strikers agree to submit the whole question to nrbl- Webster (J\run/3s PRICES. Threatening Letters Sent to Clergyman and Merchant of This City. 19 lbs. Sugar 1.00 Best Dairy Butter 4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Sour Pickles, per doz... Sliced Boiled Ham, per glass .15 Chip Beef, per glass, 15c and 25c 'Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs .25 Rice, 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... Quart Masou Jars, per doz.. 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .22 .25 .10 Rev. Michael Szedvidis, pastor of St. Cas-imir's Lithuanian Catholic church, of this city, and Andrew Tep- Iir, a well Known foreign merchant and members of the same church, have received during the past two weeks letters written n the Lithuanian language threatening them with death in case they do not leave a Evans Bros. After occupying Kaicliou General Oku's army on Sunday moved northward.tration. "The supply of meat in our coolers," said Mr. Swift, "is sufficiently large to forestall any immediate danger of a meat famine. The public need not fear a scarcity of meat or an advance in prices until the present supply is exhausted."We don't give trading stamps, but we give you full weight and full measure instead. The Russians have strong defenses at Taplngshau, Nlusenlhan, Xanginatal, Chinghisan and camps near Kuoehiapao. General Oku will probably attack these positions as soon as his troops are rested. 46 South Main St., Pittston. reached Emopus, Pint Fruit Cans  Quart Fruit Cans...'  Half Gallon Fruit Cans... Quart Root Beer bottles . Pint Root Beer bottles ... ,40c ,50c .65c 1.00 ,75c New York Butchers Quit, For WEDDINGS FlnnfOrt ! For FUNERALS rw"w# ' certain sum of money in a certain specified place. The letter received by Father Szedvidis demand* that he place $1,000 in the woodwork of the Water street bridge, ■ at the second pier, threatening that he will be killed if he does not comply with the request. He was told to remember about a Catholic priest in New York who was badly beaten a few months ago because he would not comply with a similar request. The letter to Mir. Teplir demanded that the same sum be left in front of a monument in the old cemetery in West Pittston and threatened him with bodily harm in case he refused to lo so. The letters were anonymous and their recipients are at a loss to know from whom they came. Neither gentleman is worrying very much about the threats and, needless to say, will not fulfill the requests. New York, July 18.—The unions In Now York have decided to fall Into line with their fellows In the west and this morning 3,000 butchers went 011 strike. The immediate result of their decision is to close the doors of every firm in New York, Brooklyn and Jersey City which is connected with the beef trust. :45 .50 ,CD5 RuMiini Building Fort In Korea. All Quiet at the Stock Yards. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone)j£ J. B.CARPENTER, exeter «t. exeter roro Seoul, Korea, July 13.—Japanese scouts who have arrived report that the Russians are constructing h permanent fort near Ivyongheung, situated In northeastern Korea, near the mouth of the Lltuinn river. The Russian garrison at Hunchung has been reduced to one battalion, the remainder of the garrison having been concentrated at Possiet bay. The Japanese scouts report that they found the Luniau river closely guarded. Chicago, July 13.—Up to 10 o'clock this morning quiet prevailed in the stock yard territory. Knots of strikers gathered here and there, while picket lines were placed to keep watch on any contemplated movement on the part of the packers to bring in non-union men. In spite of the vigilance of the strikers 80 negroes were smuggled into the yards last night, according to reports, and were used to place beef slaughtered yesterday in the cooling rooms. Large forces of policemen were on hand to quell any disturbance that might arise. Now Potatoes, per peck Cabbage, per head  Cabbage, per head .... Beets, 3 bunches for .. Onions, 3 bunches for. Oranges, per doz  Lemons, per doz  25c Jelly Glasses, per (lox 7 & 8c 7 & 8c 10c ....10c 25c 20c Fine Brick and Limburger Cheese Fresh Vegetables every morning. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. Special Prices for This Peace Proposal to Governor Peabody, Denver, Colo., July 13.—Oovernoi Peabody has received a telegram from Colonel II. B. Frye of Ouray, a veteran of the civil war, saying: "As General Bell admits that he is powerless to defend peaceable citizens from the thugs and highwaymen In Cripple Creek, I will, if you will give me the authority, enlist two companies of war veterans, and if you1 will supply us with arms and irtnmunition we will contract to make Cripple Creek one of the safest places in the state for any peaceable citizen." Delaware county Butter Full Cream Cheese ... Brick Cheese  Sweitzer Cheese  22c 10c 13c 16c Week at the Magnet. We place on sale this week a portion of our large stock of Summer Goods, all fresh and new. See what we have: LEGAL NOTICES. CERTIFICATEREEXTENDING CHARTER Kip Herring, 18c 3 for 50c Loudon, July 18.—The Morning Post's Shanghai correspondent says that the Japanese casualties by laud mines at Port Arthur Sunday night are reported to have been 128,000, but none of the many other special war dispatches mention a Japanese reverse at Port Artkur. Disaster Reported From Shanghai Soused Mackerel, 18c 3 for 50c New York, July 13.—Thirty-five hundred butdhers, carvers, slaughterers, drivers, helpers and laborers in this city joined the great meat men's strike today. Armour & Co and the S. & S. Beef Co. callel on the police this morning for protection. They said the strikers w»jre congregating near their plants and the police were wanted in anticipation of trouble. The retail butchers immediately took advantage of the strike and raised prices one and two cents a pound. It is likely to go higher. It is thought that the supply of meat on hand win be consumed within three days. TBKAHU R* DEPARTMENT, Finnan Haddie, 18c 3 for . 50c 1 Lot Children's 5c vests, 3c 1 Lot China cups and saucers worth 15c, they're yours for, each 4c 1 Lot Men's Fancy Shirts assorted lot, slightly soiled, worth 50c, 75c, and $1.00 your choice 25c 1 Lot Ladies' White Piquet Belts, latest shapes, worth 25c yours now for 10c 1 Lot Ladies' Lace Stock Collars, worth (50c and 75c these at 25c 1 Lot Laporte Washable Lawn Caps, very handsome, something new, worth 50c, here for 25c 1 Lot 22c Hemp Carpet on sale, price 14c 1 Lot Boy's Washablo Pcrcale Waists reduced to 12ic Large assortment of Sun Bonnets all colors, worth every where 15c, your choice 10c 1 Lot Ladies' 15c Cambric Corset Covers 9c Children's confirmation wreaths for 25c Ladies' Shirt Waists all re- Office of Comptboli.rk of the Currency Lobster .. 20 & 25c Whkrbah, by satisfactory evidence presented to tlx- undersigned, It lias been made to appear that "The i'irst National Hank of Pittston," located in the City of Pittston. in the County of Lucerne and State of Pennsylvanla. Has complied with all the provisions of the Act of Congress "to enable National llankiiiK Associations to extend their corporate existence, and for other purposes." approved July VJ, lKHj. as amended liy the Act, approved April li, luoa: Now, THKitKFouK. I, Thomas P. Knne, Deputy ami Actinic Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that "The First National Hank of Pittston." located in the City of Pittston, in the County of Luzerne and State of Pctniaylvania. is authorized to have succession for the period specified in its umended articles of association: namely, until close of business on June -23, 19M. Washington. D. C., June 2a, It will pay you to weigh and meas i re everything you buy. William Drury, UP GOES IV.EAT. Mads Wife Cook a Cat. Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, London, July 13.—Baron Hay ash 1 today issued an official report of the losses by the Japanese during the fight for the occupation of Kai Ping (Kai Chow). The report shows that the number of casualties between July 5th and' 7th were four killed and 20 wounded, while the losses on July Stli were about 150 killed and wounded. Late War Bulletins. Racine, Wis., July 13.—Judgo Belden of tlie circuit court granted a divorce to Mattie J. Spauldlng from Dr. J. Spauldlng of Kenosha. Mr*. Spaulding was married in 1893. and she alleges that within one .year after that lie be gan to 111 treat her. One charge was that lie forced her to cook a cat which he had killed, declaring It was a rabbit. She asserted her husband earned a salary of $350 a month and had personal property amounting to about $12,000. 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. The Local Wholesale Price has Ad vanced One Cent a PounjJ Already the strike of meat packers in the l'arge cities has affected the local market. This " morning the wholesale price of beef was advanced $1 a hundred. All of the meat in1 the houses at present has been sold, but shipments that we no started before the strike began are expected tomornow. By the end of the week, the scarcity of fresh meat will begin to be felt lvere. If You Drink Beer, Drink The Best [N tkstimony wheiikof witness my hand and seal of oftlce litis twenty-third day of June. lain. An Anglo-German Treaty, London. July 13.—The Tien-Tsin correspondent of the Evening Star repeats the report that thousands of Japanese have been killed in an unsuccessful attempt to take Port Arthur from the land sidfe. London. July 13.—The announcement that tin arbitration treaty between tiermany and Great "Britain was signed yesterday by Foreign Minister Lansdowjie ami Count Wolflf-Metternioh, the German ambassador, comes as a complete and not altogether pleasant surprise to the English press and public. It was against just such an agreement that the Spectator aud other powerful organs urged the government prior to King Edward's visit to Emperor William nt Kiel. SKA U Deput y unci Art ill? ■olio''1 if the_Ou" T. V. KANE. Charter No. *78 or of tlie Cu ri'enC! Extension No. 20. Fall River, Mass., July 13.—It is practically nettled that a general reduction of wages in the cotton mills of Fall River will lDe ordered at ouce. All but two or three of the mill treasurers have affixed their signatures to an agreement, the understanding being that the pay rolls will be lowered on and after July 2."D. Cut For Cotton Mill Hands. SEALED PROPO! Cheefoo, July 13.—A Frenchman who has arrived here from Port Arthur says the Japanese took fort No. 14, on July 7th. WILKESBARRE BOY DROWNED, Sealed proposals will lie received by the City Clerk during the Joint Session of Councils Thursday, July 2lsl. iCxn. between the hours of 8 and s:is p. m., for the repairing of Main street front the forks of the road. South Ualn street, to Parsonage street, and from the railroad crossing at ltavine to the city line at Matey Township, with asphalt. Including repairs to curb, Kiiaranteod for a period of live and ten years, according to plans and specifications prepared by tlie City Engineer and on Hie In his olllce. Pabst Milwaukee Beer. Yuengllng'e Pottsvllle Porter. Jumped Into Deep Water of a Pond and Lost His Life, John O'Donnell, aged 13 years jumped from a spring hoard into the deep water of a pond at East End, Wilkedbarrfc, today, and, being unable to swim, sank to the bottom. The body was recovered. Brlgg's Elmlra Ale. St. Petersburg, July 13.—The Gazette today reports that Japanese iDatrols have reached a point 12 jniles from Liao-Yang. Delivered at your residence In casee Bidders shall state the amount to he paid annually for u five and ten years guarantee. Bidders shall enclose with oaeli proposal the sum of S1.000 (rash or certified check as a guarantee to execute contract within twenty days if awarded the same. In case the bidder to whom the contract shall have been awarded omits to execute a contract within twenty days from the date of award the enclosure accompanying his proposal shall l«D forfeited to the f'ity of l'lttston. The city reserves the right to reject any or ail bids, i By order of Councils, ujllt J. T. FLAN.VKKY. City Clerk. of 2 doz. pint bottles. St. Petersburg, July 13.—The Russten general of staff officially announces that Viceroff Alexieff has been informed from Japanese sources that the Japanese attacked Port Arthur positions on the night of July 10 and were repulsed with enormous losses. They state that the casualties on the Japanese side will reach 30,000. Bad Fire In Milllington, Md, Mark Twain Home With Wife's Body. Wilmington. Del., July 13.—Fire last night destroyed forty-two buildings in the business and resident sections of MUllngton, Md.. causing a loss of about $200,000, partly insured. Not a store remains in the town, and the streets are filled with homeless men, women and children. New York, July 13.—Samuel L. Clemens (Murk Twain) and his two daughters, bringing the body of Mrs. Clemens, who recently died In Italy, have arrived here ou the steamer 1'rinz Oskar from Genoa. Mrs. Clemens' body will be taken to Elmlra, N. DT.. for burial. cluceil from 25c. Always Remember the Fall Name | axatfve Rromo Quinine Cures a Cold in One Day, 2 Days T. A. DIIRKIN. — MAGNET 87 B. Main Si, Pittaton. 45 B. Main St Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street.