Pittston Gazette

              UiUaton.&i6frCfrmttc. r [THE HOME PAPER. f WEATHER INDICATIONS. Fop tho People of Plttaton and Vicinity. CD forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair and cooler tonight. ALL! THE HOME NEWS. (WEEKLY ESTA' \l8UED 1850. I I»AiI,Y EST. P v \KO. HART 1882. ■ «  C1*0*  P1TTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1904. „ TWO CENTS A COPY. I C TD A FOKTY CliNTB A MONTH. ( 0 xAlXElO. 54th YEAR. BRITISH PRF,f^°° 18A ,.y WAR -Uiority states that Russia Is prepared to disavow the obnoxious acts of the Red Sea fleet, Because the commander misunderstood his orders. The Czar's government ia disposed to give satisfaction to botl/ Great Britain and Germany, provided representations aro made discreetly through diplomatic channels'. It is said, however, that Russia will risk an open rupture rather than yield should either nation present protests in the nature of a demand that would imply a backing down on Russia's part. CONFERENCE ON THIS AFTERNOON Talks DAVIS VISITS PARKER. wwwwtw wwiwM www wwiwwwwwiwwwwws 1 You Can't Go Wrong If f i ' PEOPLE'S STORE The Men Never Met Before This With Advertisers Morning NO TRADING STAMP PRICES HERE Esopus, N. Y., July 20.—Henry G. Davis, of West Virginia, Democratic nominee for vice president, arrived here at noon, accompanied by his secretary and national committeeman Norman Mack. The latter came along to introduce Davis to Parker, the men never having mot betore, Parker and Davis will discuss the chairmanship question and determine a definite campaign plan. you just ask for WE SELL THE BE8T, WE SELL THE MOST, WE CHARGE THE LEAST Seizure of Merchantmen by Czar's Sfyips Denounced. Temporary Truce In the There are twenty-odd hundred good reasons why you should advertise in the Gazette. Every copy of the paper that each day goes into a household in this viei-j nity constitutes one. ( Stegmaier's Meat Strike. Because we do not pay for Trading stamps, nor do you, If you buy here. SPEEDY ACTION DEMANDED IT MAY WORK FOR PEACE. STOCK '..adies' and Children's fine gauze 3c each vests The Malacca at Port Said, PRESIDENT SEES MINERS. All Night Session of Parliament. One case of fine colored lawns, only Well Known Naval Authority Says Russian Volunteer Fleet In Passing Dardanelles Under Commercial Flag Acted Piratically. Port Said, Egypt, July 20.—The English liner Malacca, seized in the Red Sea by the Russian cruiser Petersburg arrived here today, with many Jndignant passengers and the crew prisoners under armed guard. The passengers were transferred to the steamship Marmora, of the same line, and will proceed at once to their destinations. Tlio passengers say they will appeal to the British government for redress. Captain Street, of the Malacca, protested vigorously against the seizure and was treated brusquely by the Russians. When his protests wore repeated, lie was threatened with close arrest. The local officials of the line were not permitted to approach the Malacca. The Russian prize crow consists* of four officers- and 45 men. Both Sides Claim Advantage in the London, July 20.—The proposals of the budget bill kept the house of commons in session all night and this morning the debate on the bill continued. The discussion developed into a test of strength between materialists and their opponents. Each side is trying to tire out the other, and a fresh set of members took the floor and kept the debate going this morning.3%c each Fancy ribbons, 2% Inches wide, all colors, for 5c a yard Strike Thus Far—President Donnel- Petition Regarding Colarado Matter LAGER ly Anxious for Peace, He Says. Presented and Considered. Ladies' seersucker underskirts, well made 45 cents London, July 20. — Once again the leading English newspapers editorialize in the gravest tones on the Russian seizure of British vessels. Even the conservative Standard declares that the "nation looks to the foreign office to take more effectual action than the ordinary conventions of diplomatic intercourse prescribe. The case is not one for fastidious treatment. If nothing Is done officially to relieve the painful strain the irritation of this country may grow into stubborn resentment. We cannot, even for the sake of peace, .sit down under a series of undisguiscdly provocative measures." Sixty-two Families Tire of Fight. Oyster Bay, N. Y., July 20.—President Roosevelt lust night received the committee appointed last Sunday by the convention of the coal miners and allied crafts at Wilkesbarre, I*a. The mission of the committee was to present personally to the president a petition reciting the conditions in which organized labor has been placed by the action of the authorities of Colorado and requesting him to institute an investigation of th£ labor troubles in that state with a view, if possible, of remedying the conditions now existing.j It is a rich amber colored 2 beer equal to the finest imz ported, m BODY, TASTE | and QUALITY. J This may sound rather S strong, but we mean just what we say and YOU can test our statement without . much trouble, as the beer is I for sale at all cafes or you Z can order a dozen bottlos di* rect from the brewery. Price j 50c per dozen. Children's flno muslin drawers, all 10c Chicago, July 20.—A temporary truce in the strike situation was called when an agreement among the packers was reached shortly before noon to meet the labor men for another conference, which will be held this sizes Boy's summer crash suits, a bargain for 39c a suit Laidies' Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes, a large stock to choose from 15c each Chicago, .Tilly 20.—The crisis in ih» stockyards strike in expected thin afternoon. The allied trades unions in the stockyards, which are certain to become Involved in the controversy if it is not soon settled, held u conference lasting Ave hours and at its conclusion sent a letter to the packers asking for a joint conference this afternoon between representatives of the strikers, of the packers and of the trades to see if a settlement of the strike along peaceful lines cannot be reached. afternoon French Factories Burning Cluses, France, July 20.—A serious conflagration is raging here, threatening to destroy most of the buildings in the factory district. The fire is believed to have been started by strikers, who have been rioting intermittently for some time. One oas ladies' fancy summer corsets, grand value for ..19c a pair Children's black cotton ribbed hose, at 7c a pair Children's navy blue polka dot duck skirt.-, nicely trimmed with braid, only 50c each The members of the committee, M. T. Burke of Carbondale, Pn.; Henry Herzovits of Plymouth, Pa., and Frank E. MeCnfferty of Victor, Colo., ore the men who came to Oyster Bay last week to present the petition to the president, but were not permitted to see him. A similar warlike tone pervades almost every other pnper. The Morning Post says Great Britain cannot telerate the seizure of the steamship Malacca "except by the abandonment of her self respect as a great power." The paper declares that either the volunteer fleet steamer St. Petersburg is an armed pirate or Russia has violated the treaty of Paris. The action of Earl Percy, undersecretary of foreign affairs, who fn the house of commons on Monday asked General Laurie, Conservative and T'nionist, to postpone until Thwrsday a question which he proposed to ask regarding the doings of the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St. Petersburg in the Red sea, the paper regards as unnecessary and dilatory. "Palmerston," says the Post significantly, "would not have required half an hour to make up his mind what to do in such a case." Detroit, Mich., July 20. — Fire last night destroyed the new paint shop of the Michigan Central railroad at West Detroit and a car shed near by and burned for more than an hour in the Michigan Central lumber yard. Railway Shop Burned, Canal Commission Appointment. ; Stegmaier Brewing Co Washington, July 20.—The Panama canal commission today appointed James Koedy, a New York lawyer, as prosecuting attorney in the canal zone. PEOPLE S STORE, ] D NEW TIIONE M82 9 PITTSTON, PENN'A. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST The letter was signed by representatives of the coopers, packing house teamsters, stationary firemen, stationary engineers, steamtitters, steamfitters' helpers, electric workers, carpenters, car workers, millwrights and machinery erectors, blacksmiths and horseshoers' unions. The committee did not see the president until evening, although the appointment had been fixed for 2:110 o'clock, and this time It was the men's own fault. The spokesman failed to catch the train, and his companions wore obliged to make another appointment with Secretary Loeb. The president took the delay in good part and welcomed them in his library. 10 South Main Stroot, Pittaton Catholic Prelates to Visit Rome NO TRADING STAMP PRICES HERE FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Rome, July 20.—The Vatican has been informed that 15 American archbishops and bishops will bo present at tho jubilee celebration of the dogma of the immaculate conception In Rome next December. Watch Our Prices! New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Hank building. Am Sugar 130V& Am Car & F .... 18% Am IjOCO .. Amal Copper Atchison com Atciiison pfd n. It. T. .. B. & O. .. . Can Pacific . Ches & Ohio Great West . Col. Southern C. F. I. . . . Erie  Ill Central . I,. & N. .. Manhattan .. Met St Ry M. K. & T. . Mo .Pacific . N. Y. Central Norf.A Wesjt St. Paul .... Chit & West Pennsylvania i®!bL ]•{'.• Jr Jj^D 129% 29% 18% 22 Stories Do Not Agree. 18% 22 Both sides still claim to have the advantage in the strike. The packers as■ert that they are operating their plunts almost to their full capacity, while the strikers contend that the packing trade throughout the country is practically demoralized. The packers also assert that there is no necessity for any advance in the prices of meat and declare that It Is simply a "holdup" by the retail dealers. iff rB?m x).i -«» FULL WEIGHTS 22 V* The petition, which was the expression of 225,000 men of the union labor organizations of northeastern Pennsylvania, was laid before the president. He read it carefully and tUen informed the committee that he would be glad to do anything he properly and legally could do to ameliorate the conditions existing in the state of Colorado. He indicated that on Investigation of the labor troubles In that state is now being mnde by agentR of the department of commerce and labor. Thus far, the conversation indicated, the situation had not been such or would warrant Interference by the federal government. Japanese Vessel Captured 53% 79% 78% 97 51% 78% 97% 52 Tokio, July 20.—The Runsian Vladivostok fleet, was sighted today passing through Tsugaru strait, pursuing a Japanese vessel, but the fate of the latter has not been learned. 97% QUALITY GUARANTEED. % I, 85% 125% 35% 84% j?5% 84% OUR BRANDS OF FLOUR kk THE BEST TO BE HAD. 125% 35 14% 15 35% 15 Mrs. Maybrick Released The Daily Telegraph, though speaking with reserve and counseling the nation to repose full confidence in Lord Lansdowne, admits that "dangerous issues to international lijw have been raised with every circumstance of ostentatious provocation, and the nation must realize that a farreaching question has arisen." 15% 15 London, July 20.—The Daily Mail announces that Mrs. Florence Maybrick was released today from her detention home and sailed immediately for France. Her health is good. 35% 34% 34% 2G President Donnelly of the Butchers' union said that he was anxious to have peace, but that unless it came with the proposed conference there would he a general sympathetic strike on the pari of the Allied Trades unions. GIVE YOUR FAMILY Butterfly Flour, per barrel. .$5.40 Success Flour, per barrel . . $5.40 Seal Flour, per barrel $5.40 New Gould Flour, per barrel $5.40 2614 137% 118 186% 116% 25% 137% 117% 152 16% 40% 94% 119 pood, pure Groceries; the tasteful, health jtroducing kind, such as we sell. Remember, too, that "variety is the spice of life," aud it will pay you to deal at a store that carries a large and varied stock. Ilight there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. 152% 152 .117% 116% At Sharp's Market. Little neck and chowder clams Chop, corn, per 100 $1.20 Corn moal, cr. corn, per 100 $1.20 Bran and Br. Midd., per 100 $1.20 Oats, per bushel / 53c Butter, best Del. Co. ) -r. ,, 01 Dairy or Creamery, , Per lb..21c Cheese, full cream, per lb Eggs, per doz  Potatoes, per peck  Can Tomatoes, best pack. 2 lb. can Ba king Powder. Corn Starch, per package Loose starch, per lb. Gr. sugar, 19 lbs. for Action Was Piratical 41 % 95% 40% 94% Bread and ice are to lie distributed by the packers to the needy families In the stockyards district. In this way the packers are to help wives and children of the strikers. The plan was announced by Arthur F. Evans, attorney for Swift & Co. SHARP, N. Main St. Admiral Sir Kdmund Robert Fremantle. writing in the Dally Chronicle, soys there is no doubt that |lie Itus slan volunteer fleet steamers arc acting piratically, having passed the Dardanelles under a commercial flag. "The situation," the admiral says, "demands something more than a mere protest from the government. The crisis no doubt is grave, but I hold that out safest course would be to at once grasp the nettle and inform the Russian government that our cruisers have orders to prevent our merchantmen being interfered with by vessels which we cannot admit to be men-of-war and to re quest that their proceedings be disavowed and that they be immediately recalled to Russian ports after theii prizes have been released." 120 119 Following the preservation of the petition the president talked with' his cnllers on subjects of mutual Interest. Screen doors .and windows, lawn mowers. Ash, 115 N. Main. 62% 149% 61% 14S% 62% 148% 30% 120% 101% 30% 120% 101% 52% The members of the committee united tn saying their Interview was perfectly satisfactory to theui and doubtless will be to the unions which they represent. . 31% 121% ,101% Bicyclos ami machinery repaired properly. Jas. Burke, No. 17 S. Main street. jylltf Poo Gas Reading .. Rock Island Weary of turmoil and hardships encountered while struggling for a living In the face of strikes and lockouts, forty-two families of the strikers have left Chicago to return to Austria-Hungary. There they will receive less pay, they say, but their employment will be more steady and bereft of peril. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, 11c 21c 20c 07c 20c 53% 24% 23% 51% 24% 39% 25% 23% 51% 24% 39% 26 • Campbell, Rozelle & 4'2 North Main St. Next to Battle Hotel So Pacific .. So Rwy Co .. .. T. C. & I. .. Texas Pacific .. Union Pacific .. U. S. Leather .. U. S. Steel .. .. U. S. Steel pfd Wabash  25 40% 52% GORMAN DECLINES. 8ay* It Will Ba Impossible For Him to 20% 99 Head National Committee. (J^rury's PRICES. 96% 7% 12% 61% 36% 97% New York, July 20.—Senator Arthur P. Gorman has Informed Judge l'arker's friends in this city that it will be impossible for him to accept the chairmanship of the Democratic national committee. They refuse to accept his answer as final and are endeavoring to induce him tb change his mind. They have not given up hope. Webster 05c 7% 12% 63% 12% 62% 37 . .05c $100 New York. July 20.—Wholesalers and retailers of meat have received a shock. It has become impressed on them that the people will have no beef at the high prices laid to the strike. This condition exists not only in New York, but In outside cities as well, and alarming reports of a slump in prices make the local dealers uneasy. "Come and buy meat" is the wall set up by New York commission men who find the live stock market dull, with prices falling and buyers few; by the wholesalers at the markets, customers are buying In smaller lots daily, and by many of the retail butchers, whose sales are falling off steadily. Public Will Not Buy Meat. 37% 19 lbs. Sugar  Best Dairy Butter. ... 4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Sour Picklcs, per doz  Sliced Boiled Ham, per glass .15 Chij) 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 Mason Jars, par doz.. 2 quart Mason Jars, por doz. Jolly Glassos, per doz  Fine Brick and Limburger Clioeso Fresh Vegetables evory morning. 1.00 .21 .25 .10 Evans Bros. General Markets, Boat Patent Flour.. Best Family Flour, live Flour, per sack Chop ami Meal  Corn and Cr. Com.. Bran and Midds... Hay, long and cut.. Bale straw  Del. Co. Butter  Full Cream Cheese. Pure Lard, loose... Pail Lard  Tobacco, all kinds . Potatoes, per bushel Onions, per peck.... All details in connection with the seizures of ships by the Russian volunteer fleet steamers are printed in the most prominent type. No such bitter feeling has been aroused in the English press since the German emperor's telegram to the Boers. New York, July 18. Steady, but inactive; Minneiotff patents, $4.95a5.25; winter straights, $4.G0a4.75; winter extrus, $3.35a3.90; winter patents, }4.85aG.10. $5.40 $5.25 $1.25 $1.20 $1.20 $1.20 , .85 Thomas Taggart of Indiana arrived hero this morning. Some of Mr. Taggart'* friends In this city intimate that they propose to fight for him in the national committee. 46 South Main St., Pittston. WHEAT—Opened barely steady and immediately eased oft under heavy offerings, foreign selling and realizing; market was weak all morning under good weather news and absence of support: September, 91%a92%e.; December, 90 13-l«a91%c. For WEDDINGS C|nu,Arc V ForFUNEBALS ■ "WWOr# i Intense apprehension prevails at Cardiff and other British coal ports. «nd the chartering of vessels for the far east is practically at a standstill. "Mr. Taggart is a big man, and he ought to be elected chairman," said John W. Kern of Indiana. "He knows more about real politics than any other mau in the party." .45 .50 .(55 .25 TALLOW—Dull 4*a4VsC. city Cy*c.; country, Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do muoh for you at a reasonable price. (new phone)£ J.B.CARPENTER. METER IT. eietei »OM MAY—Quiet; shipping, choice, 9fsc. 70c.; gooj|f to From all sides come urgent demands that the government take swift action to prevent a recurrence of seizures by the volunteer fleet. "Russian piracy," as one paper heads It, takes precedence of all other news. POTATOES—Weak; Long Island, in bulk, per ISO poundB, il.2nnl.50; Jersey, prime, per barrel. Jlal.BO; Norfolk, prime, per barrel, Jersey, sweets, per basket, $1.25al.75. Judge Parker's friends are not disturbed at Mr. Kern's intimation that the contest for the chairmanship would be carried Into the national committee. They do not feel that Mr. Kern is authorized to speak for Mr. Taggart, for whom they have the moat cordial feeling.Sending Men to Chicago. WOOL—Steady STRAW—Weak; long rye, $lal.!5. domestic fleece, 32a35c Worcester, Mass., July 20.—Hammond company will send twenty sheep and beef butchers to Chicago on Friday night, the men to receive from $a.50 to $3 a day. Superintendent B. E. Ayer says many applications were received. Special Prices for This Dispatches from the seat of war itself are relegated to secondary positions and call forth but little-editorial mention. Comment on Russia's attitude and Great Britain's duty occupy columns. HOPS—Quiet; state, common to choice, 1903, 26a33c.; 1902, 20a22c.; olds, 7al3c.; Pacific coast, 1903, 22a27c.; 1902, 19a21c.; olds, 7al3c. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. Week at the Magnet. We place on sale this week a portion of our large stock of Summor Goods, all fresh and new. See what we have: LEGAL NOTICES. William Drury, BUTTER—Rather easier, but not quotably lower; creamery, common to extra, ; atate, dairy, common to extra, 18£l7c.; renovated, common to extra. 10a 15c.; western factory, common to choice, Ual39ic.; western imitation creamery, common to choice, 13aloc. They desire the election of Senator Qorinan because he has a very wide acquaintance among the Democratic leaders in every state in the Union; because lie is already familiar with the duties of the office, and because they feel that his name would inspire confidence throughout the country. Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, Dispatch of Fleet Denied, A square copper coin, struck by the Swedish government in the sixteenth century, is nearly one-half inch tlticU and weighs a pound and a quarter. A Square Coin. Certificate beextendinq charter The foreign office authorizes the statement that there Is absolutely no truth in the story, circulated In the United States by a news agency, that Great Britain hail Informed Germany of the dispatch of a British fleet to Alexandria with the Intention of checking Russian illegalities in the Red sea. Thkasury Department 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. 1 Lot Children's 5c vosts,.... 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, |atest shapes, worth 25o yours now for 10c 1 Lot Ladies' Lace Stook Collars, worth 60c 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, CHEESE—Quiet and easier: state, full cream, small, white, fancy. 7%c.; fair to good, 7%a7V4c.; poor, 6V4a6%c.; small, colored, fancy, 8c.; fair to good. 7V4a7%c. ; large, white, fancy, 7%c.; fair to good. 7'4c.; poor, 6V£a6%c.; large, colored, fancy, 7^e.; fair to good, 7V4a7V4c.; poor, 6V4a7c.; •kirns, full to light, laGc. Office of Comptroller of the Cubkencv Warehouse on Charles Street. Washington. D. 0.,-June 23. 1904. Whereas, liy satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, ft lias iieen made to appear that "The First National Bank of Pittston," located in the City of 1'ittstoii, in the County of Luzerne and State of Pennsylvania. Has complied with all the provisions of the Aet of Con Kress "to" enable National Diinkinii Associations to extend theircorporate existence, and for other purposes," approved July 12. Ihhj, as amended by tlie Aet. approved April 12,1902] Now. THEKKroaK, I. Thomas P. Kane. Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that "The First National Bank of Pittston," located in the City of Pittstou, in the County of Luzerne and State of Pennsylvania, is authorized to have succession for tlie period speoWed in its amended articles of association: namely, until close of business on June 23. 1924. Toasted Dread, We toast bread not merely to brown It, but to take out all the moisture possible, that it may be more easily moistened by the saliva and thus easily digested. Then we brown it to give it 8 better flavor. Fierce Storm In Western New York If You Drink Beer, Drink The Best Medina, N. Y., July 20.—An electric storny and hedvy rain have visited northern Orleans. The Yates Center church was bit by lightning and badly damaged. All telephone wlrtCs north are down, and for that reason it is impossible to learn details about many other buildings that were dauiaued. A cyclone swept a path 100 feet wide through the town of Yates. Many farm buildings were destroyed, and many fruit trees were uprooted. Crops are reported tp be heavily damaged. Johnson's creek overran it« banks in less than half an hour, and much stock is reported to have been drowned. —- EGGS—Steady; state, Pennsylvania and nearby, fancy, selected, white, 24c.; firsts. l9Ha20c.; western, extra, selected, 20Hc.; average, prime. 19V4c.; southern, ltial8c. The foreign office also says there is no foundation for the belief expressed In the dispatches from Malta to the Dally Express of London that the British Mediterranean squadron's departure from Malta might be connected with the presence of the Russian volunteer fleet vessels in the Bed sea. LIVE POWLTRY—Firm; good demand; fowls, 16^4ai4c.; old roosters, SalOc.; spring chickens. 18a23o.; ducks, old, llal2c.; do., young, 12al3e. Many articles that are eaten have no value as true foods, because they do not build up the body or supply force. These are known as food accessories. Among the chief food accessories are tea, cocoa, beef tea and broth of various kinds, together with spirits and spices. Food Aoeemiorieii, DRESSED POULTRY—Firm; good demand; fowls, choice, fresh killed. He.; do., fair to good, 13al"V4c.; old roosters, 8c.; nearby broilers, choice. 24a2(ic.; do., fair to good, 18aJ2c.; western do., choice, 20a22c.; do., fair to good. 15al7o. Pabat Milwaukee Beer. In testimony whebkof witness my hand and seal of office this twenty-third day of Juno. 1904. Yuenaling's Pottavllle Porter. The admiralty asserts that the Mediterranean squadron Is on its way to Alexandria in accordance with arrangements made prior to the recent Incidents in the Red sea. No communication on this subject has been made to Germany. FRESH FRUITS—Apples, choice, hand picked, per barrel, $2.2!Da2.50; do., common to good, $Ia2; do., average. lots, per half barrel basket, 76o.all.;3; do., per bushel crate, 75c.ajl; do., per small basket, 40a Wc.; pears, southern, LaConte, per barrel, Jl.50a4.50; do., Kiefer, $2a2.50; peaces, Georgia, per carrier, 25c.a}1.28; do., MBryland and Delaware, per basket, 25a75c.; plums, per carrier. $1.50a2.50; do., per quart, 4a5c.; currants, red. per quart, 5a Sc.; raspberries, red, per pint, 5a7c.; do., Jersey, 4a(ic.; do., Delaware and Maryland, 4a6c.; blackcaps, per pint. 3a5c.; blackberrles, up river, per quart, 8al2c.; do.. Jersey. 6al2c.; do., Delaware and Maryland, fate. Brigg'a Elmlra Ale. seal T. P. KANE, Puputy and Aetlnp ,-olloD-o7 Charter No. 478 'lomptro lor of t he Currently Extonsion No. 261 , Delivered at your realdence In caaea Ostrich Feathers. Abyssinia, it is claimed, produces the finest ostrich feathers. SEALED PROPOSALS. price 14c 1 Lot Boy's Washable Percale Waists reduced to 12|c Large assortment of Sun Bonnets all colors, worth every whore 15c, your choice 10c 1 Lot Ladies' 15c Cambric Corset Covers 9c Children's confirmation wreaths for 25c Ladies' Shirt Waists all re- Our "Shut In" Population, of 2 doz. pint bottlea. There is no denying the fact, however, that in British official circles the recent seizures and overhauling of British ships in the Red sea by the Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and St. Petersburg are regarded as very grave international incidents. The seizure of the Peninsular and Orlentar steamer Malacca by the St. Petersburg and her arrival In the Suez canal as a prize of war on her way to Llban, on the Baltic, has come tt a climax, and the cabinet is considering the course to pursue. Washington, July 20.—The immigration bureau has Issued a statement showing a total of 44,582 inmates in the penal reformatory and charitable institutions of the United States, not including Hawaii and Porto IUco. These comprise 28,931) males and 15,- 043 females. There are 23,548 in state Institutions, 14,079 in county institutions, 5,358 in private institutions and 897 in federal institutions. There are 24,717 prisoners serving for life, 10,112 for over two years and 9,753 under that period. Healed proposals will he received by tho City Clerk during the Joint Session of Councils Thursday, July 'Jlst, 1004, between the hours of H imd H:iff p. 111., for the repairing of Main street from the forks of the road. South Main street, to Parsonage street, and from the railroad crossing at Ravine to the city line at Marey Township, with asphalt, including repairs to eurb, guaranteed for a- period of live and ton years, according to plans Hud specifications prepared by the City Engineer and on file in his oltlee. The "Prenldent'D March." The March." composed by Kyles in honor of President Washington In 1788 and to which the words of "Hall Columbia" were set In 1798, was probably the most popular patriotic air about 1800. T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. Liva Stock Markats. Bidders shall state the amount to be paid annually for a live and ten years guarantee. Bidders shall enclose with each proposal the sum of |i,ouo cash or certified cheek 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 dute of award the enclosure accompanying his proposal shall be forfeited to the City of Pittston. The city) reserves the right to reject any or ail bids. By order of Couuoils, 9jllt J. T. FLANNERY. City Clerk, CATTI.E—Supply fair; market slow: choice, $6.10aG.8S: prime, JTi.'OaB; fair, (4.40a 4.90; veal calves. Jli.50a7. Notice to Housekeepere. Cloth may be rendered waterproof by rubbing the under side with a lump of beeswax until the surface presents a uniform white or grayish appearance. This method, it is said, renders the cloth practically waterproof, although ■till leaving It porous to air. Waterproof Cloth. duced from 25c. HOG8—Receipts light; market active; prime heavy, medium, $G.20a6.25; heavy Yorkers, $G.25a6.35; light Yorkers, pigs, $0.30 roughs, I4aa.25. If your stove don't draw put one of our patent tops on your chimney and the harder the wind blows down the flue, the better your stove will draw. This Is strartge, but true. a MAGNET SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply light; market alow; prime wethers, W.80a4.90; Common sheep, II.50s2; spring lambs, lit Hallock's Market. Best grade of meat and fresh vegetables at Hallock'B. Russia May Disavow Acts. Paris, July 20,—A high diplomatic J. B. PATTERSON & CO. 87 S. Main 81, Pittston.