Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER INDICATIONS. ' THE HOME PAPER. 9 ?oreca#t Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Showers tonight and Wodn&sday; cooler in the southern portion tonight; light to fresh variable winds. For the People of Pltteton end Vicinity. all: the home news. 55th YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. BT THKO. UAKT 1882. P1TTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1904. „ TWO CENTH A COI'Y. I U DA niiHa FORTY CENTH A MONTH, f O riiljJliO. JAPANF^r of Slmuclien was given out by tne war Dfflpe, but the story was liot denied officially.* It Is understood by the general public as well as military experts that if the enemy holds that point he will be in position to strike a disastrous blow at General Kuropatkln and possibly to force a general engagement on a field offering a minimum of advantage to the Russian arms. The death of Count Kellw is regretted deeply, as. while outgeneraled by Lieutenant General Baron Hasqgawa of Knrokl'a army in the fighting near Motlen pass a fortnight ago, he was regarded as one of the ablest leaders in the east. STOCKYARDS IN ACTION. Talks TRAIN ROBBERS MAKE HAUL | When You | PEOPLE'S STORE With Advertisers Passengers on the Diamond Special Chicago, Aug. 2.—Four masked men held up the Diamon-d special, on the Illinois Central railroad, about 10:30 last night, between Harvey and"* Matson, 111. All of the passengers, men and women, in the two Pullman sleepers were robbtll of their money and other valuable's. Lost i heir Possessions, No Stamps But Full Value for Vour l¥loney. Read the Items below. You'll find them interesting : VIC i ORIOUS A store window is good advertising, so is a good sign over the door, but the best of all is the display that goes before a whole city every day—the newspaper advertisement. 1 Order f» Increased Business In All Stegmaiers' Departments Reported. One case summer lawns nice assortment of patterns for 3c a yd. Children's trimmed hats, regular value $1.00, reduced to 39c each. Russians Defeated in Two Actions. POLICE STATION MOBBED. After relieving the passengers of their money and valuables, the robbers signalled the engineer to stop and made {.heir escape into a thick woods. The police and railroad detectives in Chcago were notified and a search was immediately started for the robbers, bloodhounds being used. BEER BASEBALL. Li dies' and children's sun bonnets for lOo each. Boys' sailor suits, regular value 75c and $1.00, your choice for 39c a suit. The impression is conveyed through official channels, apparently with intention, that the entire Russian army for several days has been making rapid movement toward Mukden. Although admitted to be a retreat, it is pointed out the movement will put General Kuropatkln in undisputed possession ot his permanent base of supplies and yield him a position from which to withstand the Japanese advance through the entire rainy season. Result* of Games In National, American and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Pittsburg—Chicago, 0; Pittsburg, 4. Brlggs, O'Neill; Case, Smith. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. w. L. P.O. W. L. P.O. New York 02 24 . 721 St. Louis. 47 41 .5.14 Chicago... 53 34 .*« Boston.... 33 57 .3(V7 Cincinnati U 37 .W4 Brooklyn. 32 59 .352 Pittsburg. 50 80 .&81 Phila'phiA 22 03 .259 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Detroit—Detroit. 8; New York, 0. Donovan, KltBon, Drill; Griffith, Puttmann, K|elnow. . At Cleveland—Boston, 8; Cleveland, 0. Young, Criger; Bernhard, Bemls. At Chicago—Washington, 2; Chicago, 4. Townsend, Clarke; Smith, McFariand. At St. Louis—Philadelphia, 4; St. Louis, 0. Bender, Schreck; Howell, Sugden. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L,. PC. W. L. P.O. Boston.... 52 33 .612 Phlla'phla 4« 38 .548 Chicago... 53 35 . 002 St. Louis. 34 45 .430 New York 50 33 . 002 Detroit.... 33 50 .39S Cleveland. 47 35 .573 Wash'ton. 18 04 .220 EASTERN LEAGUE. At Toronto—Jersey City, 3; Toronto, 4. Pfanmiller, Vandergrlft; Currie, Raub. Second game—Jersey City, 9; Toronto, X. Muiler, Vandergrift; Leary, Raub. At Rochester—Baltimore, 2; Rochester, 3. Wiltse. Hearne; Faulkner, Nichols. At Montreal—Providence. 5; Montreal, 6. Amole, Taft; Leroy, McManus. Second game—Providence, 5; Montreal, 3. Viau, Taft; Atherton, Giles. At Buffalo—Newark. 2; Buffalo, 4. Breckenrldge, Shea; McGee, Shaw. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. li. P.C. W. I,. P.C. Buffalo 48 28 .632 Montreal.. 35 40 . 467 Baltimore 44 33 .571 Toronto... 37 44 . 457 Jersey C'y 44 35 . 557 Provi'ence35 42 .445 Newark... 42 35 . 545 Rochester. 24 52 .316 Packers Ship Five Hundred Carloads of Fresh Meats During the Day—Over Two Thousand Strikers Said to Have Returned to Work. you know you are not going to get something that merely looks like beer, but that you are going to get beer itself just as made from choice Malt and Hops. Ladies' shirt waist suits, always sold for $3.00, if we have your size only $1.48. LEYLAND LINER LOST. ARMIES FOUGHT FOR TWO DAYS Chicago, Aug. 2.—With increased forces of skilled workers and their operating departments more thoroughly equipped than at any time since the beginning of the strike, the employers are taking a linn grip on the machinery of their affairs and as a result the stockyards are assuming the old hum of activity to a great extent. 10 dozen light percale wrappers all sizes for 39c eaoh. Window shades with spring rollers for 7c each. The Aigburth Wrecked off New'Guinea Liverpool, Aug. 2 —IA cable message to the Leyland line ofilcials reporte that their steamship, the Aigburth, was wrecked off the coast of New Guinea. Captain Reid and seven members of the crew were saved1, but the remainder of the crew, numbering 16, are still missing, though it is possible they may be heard from later. and 16 of Crew are Missing There's cheaper beer on the market—beer that pays the dealer more profit than Stegmaiers'—but when the dealer wants beer for his own use he orders Stegmaiers'. WHY don't you use the same good judgment.1 lot of Ladies' belts, all kinds to choose from, your choice for 9c. Men's suspenders made from good webbing with good strong buckles, only 8c a pair. Men's turkey red handkerchiefs, large size, 4c each. The government has issued an official announcement of the release of the steamer Malacca, which was seized in the Red sea by the Kussian volunteer fleet cruisers. It states that the liberation of the vessel was due to the declaration by the British government that the cargo was the property of the state, but says it must not be deduced from this fact that the Imperial government abandons its intention ol sending out Isolated cruisers as well as warships generally to search for contraband of war intended for Japan. More than 7*4,000 head of live stock were received yesterday. Thin Is an Increase of r»lD,CMMD head over the receipts on the corresponding day last week. Such an enormous amount of live stock would under normal conditions have liad a depressing effect on the market, and when the train loads of animals began to pour into the yards stock men and traders feared a panic, but it did not occur. The bit; packers bought H,(MX) cattle, 13,000 hogs and 10,000 sheep during the Hay. Before nightfall SO per cent of these purchases had been slaughtered. Further proof of the assertions of the packers that the difficulties of the strike are being overcome was furnished by the shipment of 500 car loads of fresh meats from the stockyards. Of tills number 400 cars were loaded and shipped by the firms affected by tile strike. Details of the Sanguinary Struggles. Men's good strong working shirts, well made, worth 50c, very special price 25c each. Pattison's Memory Honored Price 50c per dozen, Both 'phones. Harrisburg, Aug. 2.—A proclamation formally announcing the ceath of Former Governor Pattlson was issued today by Governor Pennypacker, in which lie dirccts the various" departments of the state government to be closed on Thursday, the day of the funeral. Stegmaier Brewing Co No Stamps given here. RUSSIA ISSUES OFFICIAL NOTE PEOPLE'S STORE, J 2 PITTSTON, PENN'A. SIMUCHEN TAKEN. Japanese Occupy Town After Two NEW THONE 5452 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST Days' Engagement, General Miles' Wife Dead, 15 South Main Stroot, Pittston Tokyo, Aug. 2.—-Despite strict silence on the part of the war office the report has become known here that the Japanese in a severe engagement lasting two days occupied Simuehen. on the Fengwangcheng-IIaichen road, thus cutting off lieutenant C1 en oral Baron Stttkelberg, at the head of one of General Kuropatkin's strongest divisions, from the center of the Russian army. New York, Aug. 2.—A dispatch from West Point announces the death there last night of Mrs. Miles, wife of General Nelson A. Miles, of the United States army. Mrs. Miles had long been a sufferer from an afToction of the heart. General Miles was in Washington when the end came and arrived at West Point today. Vladivostok Has Been Made the BRENNAN & ROBERTS Price List. Watch Our Prices! Russian Capital in Asia. As near as could be estimated 350 union men of the various trades on strike returned to work during the day. Of this number who abandoned the fight many were skilled workers. The packers say that 2,000 strikers have returned to work. FATAL TROLLEY CRASH. FULL WEIGHTS Rome, Aug. 2.—The Gazette publishes a dispatch from Mukden stating that all headquarters of the Russian military authorities are being transferred to Vladivostok, which will become the capital of eastern Asia. At Harbon, the dispatch adds, a new army of 50,000 men is now being raised to go to the aid of General Kuropatkin. Two Japanese divisions, according to the report, are now within ten kilometers of Mukden. Best patent flour $5.40 It is reported the mikado's troops practically have insured the capture of General Stakelberg's forces and that it is likely that will be achieved without large Japanese loss. General Stakelberg practically Is in a corner in consequence if the Japanese success at that point No matter which way lie may attempt to retreat he is sure to be confronted My strong Japanese forces and forced to surrender or accept battle under conditions disadvantageous to him. Score of Passengers Hurt Near West- "Do It Today." Potatoes, per bushel boro, Mass. The time-worn injunction, "Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today," is now generally presented in this form, "Do it today!" That is the terse advice we want to give you about that hacking cough or demoralizing cold with which you have been struggling for several days, perhaps weeks. Take some reliable remedy for it today—and let that remedy bo Dr. Boschee's German Syrup, which has been in use for over 35 years. A few doses of it will undoubtedly relieve your cough or cold, and it continued use for a few days will cure you completely. No matter how deep-seated your cough, even if dread consumption has attacked your lungs, German Syrup will affect a cure—as it has done in thousands of apparently hopeless cases of lung trouble. New trial bottles, 25c; regular size, 75c. For sale by Stroh's pharmacy, 3 S, Main St., Pittston, and 123 Luzcinc avenue, W. Pittston. Meal and chop . 1.20 QUALITY GUARANTEED. Westboro, Mnss., Aug. 2.—A score of persons have been Injured, two of tliem fatally, In a head-on collision tween two trolley cars on the Boston and Worcester Street railway near the Washington street crossing, three miles from West boro. Corn and cracked corn 1.20 Bran and middlings 1.20 Attack Police Station, Hay, long and cut OUR BRANDS OF FLOUR ARE THE BEST TO BE HAD. Rioters stoned the Dee ring street police station late last night, and for a quarter of an hour the police battled with the crowd of 2,000 ni#n and women, as it charged the station repeatedly with sticks and stones shouting vengeance against the police. 3 bundles straw ... Dairy Butter . Mrs. Caroline Stewart, Winthrop Beach, Is dead. Full cream cheese ... Butterfly Flour, per barrel.. $5.25 Success Flour, per barrel . .$5.25 Seal Flour, per barrel $5.25 New Gould Flour, per barrel $5.25 Chop, corn, per 100 $1.15 Corn meal, cr. corn, per 100 $1.15 Bran and Br. Midd., per 100 $1.15 Oats, per bushel 53c Butter, best Del. Co. ) t, i. 0i~ Dairy or Creamery, [*«"D..21o Cheese, full cream, per lb Eggs, per doz  Potatoes, per peck " Can Tomatoes, best pack. 2 lb. can Baking Powder. Corn Starch, per package Loose starch, per lb.. Gr. sugar, 19 lbs. for. Lard, pure Tokio, Aug. 2.—After two days' fighting General Kuroki yesterday defeated the Russians in two separate actions, first at Yuahu'likzu and also at Yen Sailing. John Doe, motorman, of Wellesley was internally injured, has fractured ribs and compound fracture of jaw. Doe is unconscious, «md he cannot survive. Miss Maud Magulre, otherwise Thornton (actress), of Boston had her right leg crushed, and it was amputated above the knee. E. I war Westerburg of Lynn. Addle Bonniro, Mrs. Lydift Lock, Miss Moody and Mrs. L. («. Stone of Spencer had their legs broken.The trouble started when the police went to the assistance of Frank t'astellano, a strike breaker employed in the stockyards, who had been dragged from a street car and severely beaten. Before the police could reach Castellano he had tired four shots from a revolver at his assailants. One of the bullets took effect in John Sheehan's arm. The mob, already in an angry mood, became infuriated when tliey saw tiiat their companion hail been shot. At least a hundred men made a rush for ('astellano but he was rescued by the police. The police station was only two blocks njvay, and Castellauo was taken there for safety. Tobacco, all kinds It also is reported here the Russians under General Kuropatkin are In full flight northeastward. The inference is the Russian commander in chief hopes to escape to Mukden, whence lie expects to maintain communication with Harbin. Quart root beer bottles Pint root beer bottles St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-—The government issued an official note this Onions, per peck The only place to buy your groceries is at It is regarded as impossible lie can get so far, because one of General Kuroki's columns is operating between Liaoyang and Mukden, and there is a possibility the flying division'of picked troops sent from General Kuroki's army several weeks ago to strike west of 'the railroad and attack Liaoyang from the northwest already has crossed the peninsular railway. BRENNAN & ROBERTS, 42 North Main St, Next to Kairlc Hotel The accident occurred on a curve nt a steep Incline, near where a similar accident took place one year ago, and was due tq a misunderstanding of or- 11c 21c 20c 07c 20c (7\rury's PRICES. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The officials of the road are making a thorough investigation. tiers, New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Dank building. Am Sugar 12914 Ainal Copper .... Atchison com .... 78% Atchison pfd 96V4 B. K. T B. & O 05c If the jailroad is cut above Liaoyang (lint will stop General Kuropatkln's retreat, and the Russians will be forced to surrender or to accept a general engagement. There now remains little doubt what the outcome of an extended battle between General Knropatkin and Generals Kurokt, Oku and NodKU would be. Seeing that their intended victim had escaped, the rioters determined to get revenge on the police and tried to wreck the station. Stones and bricks by the hundred were hurled at the building, and all tire windows in the place were broken. Three policemen were injured with bricks. At least fifty rioters were cut about the head in the hand to hand conflicts with the police before they finally became subdued. 05c $1.00 Battleship Ohio Failed 128% 51% 128% 51% 77% 96 Honest Weight. Honest Goods, is our Motto. Gold Coin Flour $5.25 Butterfly Flour $5.25 Cream Sponge Flonr.. .$5.25 Sunlight Flour. .. Best Family Flour Santa Barbara, Cal., Aug. 2.—Tito battleship Ohio fell short of meeting government requirements ill ofilrial trial. Requirements of eighteen knots an hour for four hours were not fulfilled by small fraction of a knot. The big vessel was only .00 of a mile from the home stake when the time expired for her to have completed the run. Tills record, however, is calculated as surface, and it is expected by the trial board and representatives of the builders that when tidal corrections and deductions shall have been made the Ohio may show a speed of more than eighteen knots for the entire seventytwo knots. 77% Evans Bros. $5.25 $5.20, 52% 84% 51% 84% 51% 84% 125% 40% Can Pacific .. Chicago & Alton C. F. 1  125% 40% 37 12514 39 % Chop anil Meal  Corn ami Cr. Corn... Bran and Midds  Oats, per bushel  Hay, long and short. ]!) lbs. Gr. Sugar $1.15 .$1.15 $1.15 . .53c News of the killing of Lieutenant General Count Keller in the lighting at Yangze has been received. The- Russian general, on whom General Kuropatkin placed great reliance, was struck by a piece of shell and died in less than a half hour. lie was the first general officer of the Russian army to lose his life in this war. 46 South Main St., Pittston. 36% 36% 24% 133% 114% Kansas City Strikers Weaken Erie  Ill Central .. L. & N  Met St lty .. . M. K. & T. .. . Mo. Pacific .. N. Y. Central Norf & West . St. Paul  Ont & West .. Pennsylvania .. Peo Gas .. Reading .. Rock Island .. So Pacific .. So Rwy coin . T. C. & I. .. Union Pacific . U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel pfd 24% 133D4 24% 133% 114% 118% Kansas City, Aug. 2.—Recent developments in the butchers' strike are serious from the standpoint of the strikers, as hundreds of Strikers have returned to work, many of them being skilled workmen. The serious break in the ranks of the strikers is caused by tluMr growing tired of waiting for strike benefit money promised from Chicago and because they cannot afford to remain idle longer with- 115% 119% 85c . ..$1.00 For WEDDINGS C|nMrorc ! For FUNERALS i 118% 20 lbs. A. Sugar. 21 lbs. Bi\ Sugar $1.00 $1.00 40 % 92% 119% 60% 39% 92 39% Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.GARPENTER. ixiterit. UITIR ISM LIEUTENANT GENERAL KELLER, morning regarding the capture of neutral vessels carrying contraband of war. After defining Russia's previous declaration 011 the subject, the note says the government lias accepted assurances from Great Britain that the contraband goods found on board the steamer Malacca belonged to the British government. "This decision however," says the note, "must be considered in no sense to mean that the Russian government relinquishes 92% 118% 60% Arbuckles' Coffee Lion Coffee  Del. Co. Butter  Full Cream Cheese.. 13c 13c 118% 60% 146% 30% 119% TAOWAN CAPTURED. 147% 31% 120% 146% 30% 119% 100% 21e 11c Worcester, Mass., Aug. 4-Dr. John McClary Steele shot himself at his home, (D()CD Main street, at 7:45 o'clock last night, and died three hours later. The bullet passed through the right temple, penetrating the brain, and lodged in the skull back of the left eye. I)r. Steele had been a sufferer from melancholia, brought on by overwork-, for four months. Physician Took His Life. Kuroki Reports Enemy's Northeastern Sweitzer Cheese Brick Cheese... .lGc . 13c Position Taken. 100% 52% 100 Pure Lard  Pail Lard  Clean Seeded Raisins. Cleaned Currants  California Peaches  California Apricots  Prunes, 3, 4, & 5 lbs  Onions, per peck  Potatoes, per bushel 80c Dabbatfe.. 6c, 7c and 8c 10c 11c 10c .08 11c 11c 25c 30c London, Aug. 2.—The correspondent of the London Times with General Kuroki in the field ill a dispatch, dated July .'51. says: out pay • 22% 22 49% 23% 44% 95% 12% 60% Clearance Sale at the Magnet Packers Have Men Enough 50% 49% 23% 44% 95% 12 Fort Worth, Tex., Aug. 2.—The local strike situation is quiet. The packers claim they have all the men they need and are killing the normal amount of stuff. The strikers are awaiting developments In the stock centers arid say they are satisfied with the local situation. 24% "This army began a general attack at daylight today, which lasted until sunset. The Japanese center toC»k Taowan, capturing the enemy's nortlieast- 46*4 96% 12% 61% its determination to send separate cruisers and war vessels in general to prevent the transportation of war contraband to the enemy." G0% ern positions. A Toledo Elevator Burned. Lawn mowers ana garden Ash. tools, London, Aug. 2.—Premier Balfour, replying to a question in the house of commons this afternoon, stated that the British minister at Tokio Lad been Instructed to make a full inquiry into the sinking of the British steamer Knight Commander by the Russian Vladivostok cruisers. "The left advanced and occupied a position jeopardizing the Russian right. Toledo, O., Aug. 2.—The Michigan Central elevator was totally destroyed by Are last night at a loss of $200,000. The building contained 150,000 bushels of corn and 75,000 bushels of oats. In addition to this fifteen freight cars were destroyed In the Are. The fire started on the fifth floor, eighty-five feet above the earth, and the cause is unknown. For the next 10 days we will give some rare values. This is our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale, and we shall make it the largest in point of values. Fillings that last. Dr. Welak. dentist William Drury, "The Japanese right carried the portion against superior numbers. Building Trades Strike. "There was tremendous artillery firing throughout the day, and the infantry finished with a brilliant march under the enemy's shrapnel. New York, Aug. 2.—The Building Trades alliance, made up of seventeen unions, has declared a strike against the George A. Fuller Construction company, and work has been tied up on the Times building, Sturtevant building, Trinity building. New York Hippodrome and the Tawer building. The reason given for calling out the men was because of a claim that the Fuller company hud been using stone from nonunion quarries and trimming yards. It is thought that the actual reason was because of the fear of a lockout on the part of the Building Trades Employers' association. Screen doors and windows, lawn mowers. Ash, 115 N. Main. Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Campbell, Warehouse on Charles Street. Just a few prices to give yon an idea of what we are doing: "I believe that the Itussian position will be untenable tomorrow." Rozelle & St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.—A report from an apparently reliable source is to the effect that General Kuroputkin's main force lias been rapidly moving north for several days. The Sevastopol correspondent of the Times asserts positively that the entire Itussian volunteer fleet now in the Black sea, with other large steamers which have been taken over by the government, are under orders for government service outside the Black sea at an early date. Earth Cracks Scare Mexicans. t. a. mm. 1 Lot Calico and percale wrappers, trimmed with deep flounce and braid, worth two. Sale price  Mexico City, Mex., Aug. 2.—Inhabitants of Zapatlan, state of Jalisco, and surrounding villages in the vicinity of the Collma volcano have been greatly excited by the opening of the earth in an almost unbroken line from a point near Zapatlan to the very base of the tl-ratlc "fire mountain." This craek is supposed to have been the result of recent earthquakes. It is several feet ■wide at various points along its length and is of considerable depth. Webster 1 Lot Ladies' Muslin underskirts, deep flounce trimmed with fi inch torehon lace and dust ruffle, sue nutility  Best Patent Flour $5.25 Bartel's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases 11.00 Feed, per 100 lbs .$1.15 Pabst Bottled Famous Mil- According to this report no troops proceeding to the front from Russia iiad gone past Harbin in the past three days. They will be detrained there, and every available piece of rolling stock will be rushed south empty for the removing of troops at I.laoyang and other points to the northward, leaving a skeleton force to contest the Japanese advance on vital positions. 19 lbs. Sugar  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 ltice, 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... Quart Mason Jars, per doz.. 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .... 1.00 .21 .26 10 l Lot Larae cotton batts. best quality 10c kind, wale price  1 Lot Children's 75c and '.we parsols. Sale price  Bezobrazoff at Port Arthur. waukee Beer, 2 do/, cases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock, per pk .20 Puro Rye Whiskey, fall quart 1 Lot Children's parasols Paris, Aug. 2.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo de Paris says that Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff entered Port Arthur two weeks ago on the torpedo boat destroyer Lieutenant Burukoff, which has since been sunk with all on board except three persons. Admiral Bezobrazoff is now commanding the Russian JPort Arthur squadron. Railway Telegraphers Strike. 1 Lot Silk floss pillows all sizes, from.. .250 Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 2.—All telegraph operators on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas system in Indian Territory are on strike for a 10 per cent increase in wages and several qther demands relative to the promo'tioii and treatment of employees. At Muskogee, Durant, Atoka and Denison nonunion men are waiting to take the places, and other operators arc hurrying to stations along the line. Trains are moving slowly. bottles 75c to $1.50 Chaso & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees at same price you are paying for inferior quality. Bass's Ale, Guiness's Stout. 1 Lot Ladies' 25c lace ribbed hose. Sale price  Pickpockets From New York. 1 Lot Ladies' Me corsets to close People of all classes In this city were excited by the reported capture of Simuchen by the Japanese, cutting off Lieutenant General Baron Rtakelberg from General Kuropatkin, and by an official report from the Russian commander in chief in the far east of the killing of Lieutenant General Count Keller at the beginning of General Kuroki's attack ou Yangze pass ou July 29. No formal confirmation of the taking Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 2.—A Rung of pickpockets, which the police authorities say litis come from Now York, has been cleaning up the summer resorts along the lake, especially Glen Haven, where h carnival is in progress. From compluiuts made to the police it Is shown that about $1,000 has been taken in the last few days. Five arrests have been made, and it is believed that there are twice that number of the crooks still at large. .45 .50 .65 1 Lot Ladies' silver and gilt shirt waist sets, 15c kind, our Sale price  1 Lot Ladies' ftoe low collars. Sale price. .25c Dairy Butter 21 Im'd and Domestic Wines Cfe Gins Mineral or Table Waters. l Lot Ladies' silk shirt waist', black and colors, worth ta.so and M.uu. your choice $1.00 Variety in Green Goods. Frederick has everything that a green grocery should carry. Jelly Glasses, per doz 25 Fine Brick and Limburger Cheese Fresh Vegetables every morning. T. A. DURKIN. — MAGNET •luvenfle Bikes. We have a few juvenile bikes we will sell cheap. KRISE. Delicious Groceries. All the delicacies in the best grade of groceries. GRACE. 45 S. Main Si Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. 87 B. Main St., Pittston.