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(THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. For the People of Pitteton and Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonight and Wednesday; light to fresh north to northeast winds. Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. ni THEO. HART 18S2. P1TTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1904. TWO CENTO A COPY. 1 V) A TjiQ FOItTY CENTS A MONTH, f " Jr AljrrjH. two vessels. The attitude of ST. Odagirl whs warlike and uncompromising. M. Kleinnienoff protested against the entering CDf the liurhor yesterday by a OPEN SHOP PERSONAL. OUTING OF COUNCILIHEN LIAO YANG ABANDONED ***** *** ******* ***** ***** 1 THERE f 1 - I la no biliousness in J X I WHEN WE SAY A THING DECLARED WE MEAN IT H. Fritz Weber, tlie jeweler, Is visiting in Philadelphia. Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon at I 1 \ the right of the two Itusn , .. . . » _ .i -iiiins In question to remain Russians Have Lost Anotfr dtim0ge8. P * Q*r/\n«h"' V** A suggestion made by tlie British eastern olrOnyP . | (.0U8U] t0 refer tlie entire matter to Peking was adopted. In the meantime tlie work on tlie Askold is to cease for forty-eight hoyrs. and no further steps are to lie taken by the consuls, who will await instructions from their respective governments. It was unanimously decided by the consuls that China cannot shirk her responsibility as a neutral state by handing this matter over to the consuls for adjustment. Neither Hear Admiral Stirling, U. S. N., nor Consul Goodnow has been instructed If Washington what course to pursue. Consul Goodnow has done his utmost to bring about a peaceful settlement, and he has the full confidence of the foreign residents in the matter of protecting the settlements in case the Japanese should attack the Askold and Growoboi.Japan' Drpedo boat destroyer, and John Connell and Patrick Joyce left last evening for a trip to St. Louis. Harvey's Lake—Base Ball Game WHEN WE DO A THING Miss Rose Smith, of Brooklyn, is the guest of Miss Cecilia Weber, of North Main street. in the Morning Packers Claim Independence of Union Labor. The members of the councils and the city officials are all in readiness for their annual outing, which will bo held at Harvey's Lake, tomorrow. The councilmen will meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the Junction, where the annual game of base ball will be played. The selectmen undo/ the captaincy of James Munley expect to win from the commoners who feel the loss of their former captain Martin Hession. However the members of the lower house are getting together a strong aggregation and expect to win from their official colleagues. It was expected that H. J. Meister would pitch for the selectmen but last night he refused absolutely to play unless the game was changed to pinochle, at which noble sport he said he would be willing to play any three commoners. It is expected that the game will be over by 11 o'clock when a special car will leave the Junction for the lake. A lunch will be taken aong and the afternoon spent in athletic contests. A ride around the lake will follow this with dancing on the upper deck of the steamer with music by the Elite an indispensable attachment to a councilmanic outing. A banquet will then be served In the Oneonta after which an hour more will foe spent on the lake and the ride home commenced. Stegmaiers' WE DO IT RIGHT JAPANESE FLEET mCTIVE. Misses Mary and Nora Gordon have returned to their home in New York city after a visit here. We have said that wo will RUNNING ON NORMAL BASIS Miss Rhoda Haston, of Parsonage street, left today for a visit of two weeks at Lake Carey. BEER not carry over to next season any of our 1904 Ladiep' Shirt Waists. We mean it. The Russians Seem to be Makiny Last Desperate Stand at Port Arthur, Martin O'Boyle, of John street, is laid up with a serious attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Japanese Shells Fired Across the Assertion Mcde That Nonunion Skilled City to the Harbor. Labor Is Being Secured Sufficient For All Needs and That Strike Is a Hopeless Failure. The beer that makes you bilious is what we call a "green or young beer"—it is a beer that is marketed too soon—insufficiently aged. Stegmaiers' Beer is stored for months in refrigherated rooms—we keep it there in glass enamel-lined tanks until it is properly aged; of course this adds to the cost of the brewing; otherwise we could sell it as cheap as the "other fellow." A visit to the brewery will convince you as to the above statement.following reductions on the balance of this season's stock Ivondon, Aug. 23.—A disnatch to Lloyd te from Newchwang says that the Russians are detaining all produce from the Interior and that Urto Yang is expected to fall into the hands of the Japanese shortly. Nawchwalng and the country thereabouts are progressing wonderfully under the Japanese jurisdiction. Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrews, of Tompkins street, are visiting in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. will prove it, New York," Aug. 23.—The local beef packing houses, through Frederick Joseph, vice president of the Scliwarznchild & Sulzberger Co., have declared their independence of union labor in this statement: Friends have been entertaining Miss Jessie M. easterner, who has returned to her home at Kingston. All our 50c Waists now 37 Jc All our 75c Waists now William Baird, of Inkerman, has returned from a trip through the west, which included a visit to the St. Louis exposition. 50c All our $1.00 Waists now - All our $1.25 Waists now - All our $1.50 Waists now - All our $1.75 Waists now - All our $2.00 Waists now - All our $2.50 Waists now - 75c "At our Chicago and Kansas City houses we have refused to have any more conferences with the representatives of unions who have broken their agreements, and we do not see any use in making any new agreements with the unions." 98c Rome, Aug. 23.—A telegram from Shanghai to the Italia Militaire says that the Japanese squadron, composed of the battleship Tiji, the cruiser Kasagi and two other vessels, have anchored before Woo Sung, while the squadron destroyers have entered the harbor of Shanghai. The Japanese admiral, according to a dispatch, has orders to bombard the Russian cruiser Askold and the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Grosovoi, which are now in the port there in a disabled Miss Emma Haston has returned to her home on Parsonage street, after a two weeks' visit at Chestnut Grovd cottage, Ransom. $1.15 $1.25 $1.48 $1.75 $1.98 Rear Admiral Stirling is determined that the Japanese shall not interfere with the Russian vessels. He has. it is reported, offered to escort the Askold and (Jromoboi beyond the three mile Assistant yardmaster P. T. Riley, of Coxton yard, accompanied by his wife and Miss Loretta Gilligan, is spending two weeks at Atlantic City. All our $3.00 Wuists now - limit Mr. Joseph said, "We are going ahead on an open shop basis and will pay no more attention to the unions which have struck. The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer which entered the harbor yesterday has left with dispatches for the fleet, but is expected to return. Rear Admiral Stirling says that the trip of the American torpedo boat destroyer Chauncey from Woosung to Shanghai was to carry dispatches. Her movements had no connection with the arrival of the Japanese torpedo boat destroyer. Miss Bessie Gowan is spending her week's vacation from h.er duties in the • office of Armstrong & Sanders, visiting the lakes in this region. Stegmaier Brewing Co i PEOPLE S STORE, "We are now doing that, and we And we are getting along very well. The New York Dressed Beef company has come to the same conclusion. Our plant is now running on a normal basis. Deliveries have been made throughout the city all the week. The strikers are simply being bolstered up by false promises made to them by their leaders.condition Misses Lucy and Henrietta Snyder and Helen O'Boyle, of Scranton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Callahan, of Center street, Sunday. PITTSTON, PENN'A. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST Chefoo, Aug. 23.—Refugees from Port Arthur who have just arrived here say the fortress has all but fallen. The Japs have obtained a position between Golden Hill and the town and have reached Stoessel's residence. The Japanese have prepared to celebrate the fall of this Gibraltar of the east. NEW 'PHONE s«2 15 South Main Street, Pittston No Trading Stamp Prices Here. Mrs. C. E. Van Duzer and children, Mary and Russell, of Benedict street, are visiting Mrs. Van Duzer'c sister, Mrs. D. H. Swingle, of Lake Ariel. K. OF £. PROGRAMME Best Flour Best Groceries Best Shoes At Lowest Pric Rome, Aug. 23.—A dispatch to the Italia Militaire from Shanghai states that General Kuropatkin, who is in Will be Carried Out at the Excursion BRENNAN & ROBERTS Price List. Plenty of Help to Be Had, Misses Jean C. Williamson and Bessie Williamson have returned from Harvey's Lake, where they spent several days visiting at the Weitzenkorn "We have been able to get all the skilled labor we required. If the strike leaders would tell the true situation, the men would know that their cause is hopelessly lost. Applications are made to us from all over the country, and we are filling them as fast as business demands." of the Local Knights Next London, Aug. 23.—A telegram to the Evening News from Cheefoo, says the Japanese captured more forts at Port Arthur after a tremendous attack yesterday. Shells from the Japanese guns even reached the harbor. command of the Russian forces opposing the Japanese, has abandoned Thursday, At the outing of the local council, Knights of Columbus, to be held at Lake Carey next Thursday an Interesting programfne of events -will 'be carried out. The affair will be for the knights and their friends only and will be in the nature of a basket picnic. The following will be the programme: Fat, men's race, 200 or over; running hop. step and jump; youngest child knight present. 100-yard dash; running broad jump; doughnut contest; free-for-all, a game of chance; pie eating contest; tug-of-war between married and single knights; swimming contest; boys' race, under 16; waltz contest; putting the shot; a break-down; the handsomest knight present: children's drawing contest; lady knight with largest fam'ly present; game of base ball; grand balloon ascentsion at 4:30 a well known sir knight. Liao Yang. 23.—Another meet Mrs. John M. Buck and (laughters Agnes and Margaret, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. Valerious and Miss Lena Egger, were recent visitors in Taylor. - cottage. Best Patent Flour $5.50 ing of the consuls of various nations was called for today by the American consul, Goodnow. They will consider the situation created by the Inability of China to compel Russia to obey the orders of the Taotai.j and aJso to devise means for protecting the foreign settlements, the Taotai having notified Goodnow that China cannot Shanghai, Aug. Potatoes, per bushel ... .... 80 Do not pay high prices when you can buy the following brands at a lower price. These brands of Hour we guarantee to be the best flour on the market without an exception. Meal and chop 1.20 In to reports that this company is dispossessing strikers by wholesale from its tenements Mr. Joseph said that fourteen dispossess warrants were obtained against tenants of the company's properties last Saturday, that only two of these were against strikers and that as these two men find since paid their rents dispossess proceedings against them had been dropped. Corn and cracked corn 1.20 Shanhalkwan. Aug. 23.—Furious fight* Ing on the plains between Louisa and Pigeon bays and the western end of the Russian fortifications at Port Arthur Is reported by vessels arriving here. Chinese and foreign refugees from the fortress say the Japanese parly Sunday morning concentrated their heaviest tire Cti the Russian line northwest and west of the new town and that after several hours of bombardment a distinct advance was made by General Nogi's troops. Mr. and Mrs-. John Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Apple, with several friends who have been their guests, have returned from one week's camping opposite Falls. Bran and middlings . 1.20 Hay, long and cut 3 bundles straw .... 25 Dairy Butter Evans' Success, bbl $5.25 Butterfly, bbl $5.25 Seal, bbl $5.25 New Gould $5.25 Full cream cheese Shanghai, Aug. 23.—Word has bean received here that the viceroy of Nanking has refused the request of the Taotai that the Chinese squadron be dispatched here in order to compel Russia to carry out his orders. do so. Mungo Thompson, one of the best known Scotchman in this city, with his daughter Jean, have returned to their Broad street home from a ten weeks' visit in. Scotland. Lard, pure Tobacco, all kinds While- a mounted policeman was guarding a lot of beef in one of the Schwarzsclilld & Sulzberger single wagons yesterday it was attacked by a mob at Second avenue and Fiftyfirst street. So impetuous was the attack that before the mounted guard could prevent it the wagon was overturned, and the sides of beef were dumped into the street. The driver leaped from the seat uninjured, and the crowd made no attempt to assault him. The police arrested two men, who were charged with inciting to riot. They were lield.in .$1,000 bail for Quart root beer bottles .. Sale on Low Shoes VV. L. Pace, Esq., John P. Gavin, James J. McTigue, John H. Mullin, jr., James Keating and Misses Teresa Pace and Mary Dougherty left this afternoon for Lock Haven to attend the annual convention of tlie state C. T. A. U. Pint root beer bottles Washington, Aug. 23.—Acting Secretary of State Adee this morning cabled American Minister Conger at Pekin asking for further information on the situation in regard to Chinese Onions, per peck Still going on. Call and we will give you some bargains that you are sure to buy. See our windows. At the same time the attack on General Stoessel'ii con tor and right was in ereaseil. the effect being an engagement of the whole garrison. The Japa The only place to buy your groceries is at BRENNAN & ROBERTS, neutrality and tho occurrences at Shanghai and Cheefoo. It is understood that no action will be taken by the state department until after the receipt of Minister Conger's reply. Miss Harriot Hitchcock, of Mehoopany, a graduate of Bloomsburg Normal School in the class of '04, was the guest of Mrs. John McGuffie, of South Main street, yesterday and last evening. While at school Miss Hitchcock was the private secretary to the school president. She left for her 42 North Main St Next to Eagle Hotel Child's Oxfords, were7oc and *1UO, now Girls' Oxfords, were $1 and $1.25, now Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.25 now 50c Campbell, Rozelle & (T^rury's prices. 75c London, Aug. 23.—'Official announcement was made today that the British squadron, which is cruising in Chinese waters and is now stationed at Wei- Hai-Wei, has not been ordered to proceed to Shanghai. Ladies' Oxfords, were #1.50, a bargain ..81.10 Men's Oxfords. 75c a further examination. Webster A Case of "Butting In." home this afternoon while tliey Denver, Aug. 23.—"I do not regard the disturbance in the Cripple Creek region as serious," said Governor Peabody. "It was just a case of trouble between the people in the district and some outsiders who wanted to come in. Persons of a third party got into trouble by 'butting in' where they should not, and the}' were told to leave the region. No one has appealed to me for protectipn, and I understand the officers of the county have the situation under control." MRS. MAYBRTCK ARRIVES last, were #1.50, now §1.00 Others too numerous to mention. 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 llice, 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... .45 Quart Mason Jars, per doz.. .50 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .05 Jelly Glasses, per doz 25 Fine Brick and Limburger Clieese Fresh Vegetables every morning. 1.00 .21 .25 .10 Honest Weight, Honest Goods, is our Motto. lit lbs. Gr. Sugar $1.00 Accompanied by Her 'Lawyer—Will Russia Will Disarm Warships. St. Petersburg, Aug. 33.—The news that the navy department absolutely denied that the United States warships at Shanghai had received instructions to assist in the protection of the neutrality of China or to in any way interfere with the Japanese warships has put something of a damper on the feel in* of satisfaction with which the earlier Reports had been received. Nevertheless the question relating to the cruiser Ask old and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi is expected to be adjusted as soon as China and Japan come to an agreement, and the ships will be disarmed, the admiralty having decided that it would be suicidal to send them out against the superior force of the Japanese lying in wait. New York, Aug. 23.—Mrs. FJorence Maybrick who has been confined in an English prison cell for 15 years, having been convicted of the murder of her husband, who was recently granted ticket of leave, arrived today aboard the steamer Vaderland. She was accompanied by her attorney, Hayden and his wife. In a statement she said that sue regretted being unable to give an interview but said it was due her health as well as injsi- Vlsit Her Birthplace. 20 lbs. A. Sugar. 21 lbs. Br. Sugar $1.00 $1.00 Evans Bros. Potatoes, per bushel. Oniori&, per peck.... Apples, per bushel... Tomatoes, per basket . .G0c .25c 00c 25c 44 and 46 South Main St. CONSUL GENERAL GOODNOW. Del. Co. Butter Pure Lard.... Pail Lard Cooking-Butter 21c For WEDDINGS ClAmorc V For FUNERALS r,ulfBr# 4 tiese infantry were held in check 'until long after daybreak by the Russian fire, which was better directed than at any other time In the past week, but they gained ground early in the forenoon and before the middle of the afternoon held an appreciable advantage. 10c Meat Packers Seek Injunction lie 12 ic Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (kew phone) J-B-CARPENTER. exeter it. ixetir idro Chicago, Aug. 23. — Chicago meat packers have asked for an injunction preventing the city of Chicago from interfering with the housing of em-" ployees in stockyards plants during the continuance of the butchers' The injunction was asked in the name of the Hammond Packing company, and it insisted that the companies were violating no law and were acting entirely within their rights. ness She said that at the earliest opportunity she would visit hex birthplace, Mobile, Ala., and also Norfolk, Va., her home during her early married life. She was hurriedly driven to the Fifth avenue hotel and will probably go tomort-ow to the home of her lawyer at Ellenville, N. Y., and try to regain her health. Full Cream Cheese 11c Sweifczer Cheese Brick Cheese... Chipped Beef.... 12c, 15c, 25c Glass Chipped Ham 15c 15c 13c General Stoessel's troops were discouraged when the last of the refugees left Port Arthur, and the uneasiness of the noncombatants compelled to remain inside the lines now and then approached panic. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. Ham Loaf 10c 10c 10c 10c 10c Clearance Sale British Ship Held Up, Veal Loaf. Chicken Loaf.. Potted Tongue Potted Ham... Durban, Natal, Aug. 23.—The British steamer Comedian, from Liverpool Jujy 24, has arrived here and reported that she was stopped by a Russian converted cruiser off the mouth of the Baghee river, In .the southeastern part of Cape Colony. After the Comedian's papers had been examined in a boat of the cruisers, which pulled up alongside, she was allowed to proceed. An officer of the Comedian asserted positively that the name of the Russian vessel was the Smolensk. KANE'S RED TAME CHERRY PHOSPHATE The Japanese are reported closer to the inner fortifications at all points than before. Although their gains of ground in many slight, the simultaneous advance all along the line ltas apparently encouraged the besieging army to fresh activity. Two Young Women Drown NO STRIKE ON ELEVATED at the Magnet Portland, Me., Aug. Miss Amy Clark, aged nineteen and Miss Clara Smith, aged twenty-two years, members of prominent families in Gray, were drowned while bathing in Sebago pond, near here. Miss Smith was seized with cramps, and her companion was attempting to save her when both sank. Compromise Entered Into Between the William Drury, New York, Aug. 23.—Little change is noticed in the general labor situation here today and thfe strike of the building trades, and meat packers still continues. A compromise has been entered into between elevated railroad employes and the Interborough company and there will be no strike. Men and Interborough Company The drink that pleases Everybody. Leading Grocer of Wyo. "Valley, For the next 10 clays we will give some rare values. This is our Semi-Annual Clearanoe Bale, and we shall make it the largest in point of values. It is believed the opposing forces now are engaged in the struggle that will encl only with the fall of the fortress. General Stoessel's position has grown weaker almost daily, and it remains only for the besiegers to break the inner line at two or three commanding points to force the Russian commander to surrender. 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. KANE'S PHARMACY, 20 South Main St. Both Phonea Nineteen Injured In Trolley Accident. T. A. DURKIN. Just a few prices to give you an idea of what we are doing: Fruits and Vegetables For canning purposes. Choice stock and big variety at Sharp's Market, N. Main. Phones. St. Louis, Aug. 28.—Nineteen persons have been injured in a rear end collision between two Creve Coenr street cars. One car had stoppeil to repair a defect in the gearing when the second car came around a curve at full speed and crashed into the first. LOST CHILD. I We Make Hats to | | Fit the Wearer I | Becomingly ! I Ask any of oar patrons about it. ] I I _.mr. I Opp. MarketSi Bartel's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases $1.00 Feed, per 100 lbs $1.20 Pabst Bottled Famous Milwaukee Beer, 2 doz. cases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock, per pk .20 Pure Bye Whiskey, full quart bottles .. ,75o to $1.50 Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees at same price you are paying for inferior quality. Bass's Ale, Guiness's Stout. Daily Butter 21 Im'd and Domestic Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. 1 Lot Calico ami percale wrappers, trimmed with deep flounce and braid, worth »8e. Sale price................. — CONSULS IN COUNCIL. A little One Was Found Wandering ROOSEVELT AND LODGE CONFER 1 Lot Ladies' Muslin underskirts, deep flounce trimmed with CD inch torchon lace and dust ruffle. 89c quality Foreign Representatives at Shanghai Discuss Question of Russian Warship. President's Letter of Acceptance has Near St. John's Church Today. been Practically Completed Jewell's Fleet at Gibraltar. Who Lost it? l Lit Large cotton batts, best quality, loc kind, sale price 5 Shanghai, Aug. 23.—John Goodnow, American consul general, who is dean of the consular corps, presided at the meeting of the foreign Consuls held here to consider the question of the Russian warships sheltered here "for repairs. All foreign countries with consulates here were reprcsened. M. Odagiri, the Japanese consul, and M. Kleinmenoff, the Russian consul, were in attendance!. Oyster Bay., L. I., Aug. 23.—'Presi- President Rooseveit and Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, were in conference at Sagamore Hill today. Both state and national politics were discussed and Roosevelt's letter of acceptance, which has been practically completed, was read and criticised. Gibraltar, A«g. 23. — The United States European squadron, under command of Rear Admiral Jewell, has arrived here from Smyrna. The squadron, which is composed of the Olympia, Baltimore and Cleveland, expects to remain here a few days. A little child, apparently about two years of age, was found wandering along the street in the vicinity of St. John's R. C. church this afternoon by Mrs. John Fischer, of George street. The little one was walking about without aim so Mrs. Fischer stopped it and tried to find out its name. It was unable to talk however an4 aftei* inquiring about the neighborhood to see if the child was lost she brought it to this office and later to he'r home, where she will keep it until its parents call. The little one was of light complexion, wyh light hair, blue eyes and wore a brown gingham dr?ss and laced shoes. Police headquarters were communicated with but 110 notice of a missing child had been sent to the chief. l Lot Children's 75c and 98c parsols, Sale price - 1 Lot Children's parasols 81 S. Main St. ELITE MILLINERY STORE. 1 Lot Silk floss pillows all sizes, from l Lot Ladies* 25c lace ribbed hose. Sale price No "L" Road Strike. l Lot Ladies' 3iDe corsets to close LEANDER KILLED. New York, Aug. 23.—Promises have been made by bfth sides of an amicable settlement of the dispute between the el«vated employees and the Ipterurban company, and all indicatloos at prc«?nt go to suggest that-the difficulty *111 be settled without a strike. l Lot Ladies' silver and «ilt shirt waist sets, lio kind, our Sain price M. Odagiri left a sick bed to attend the meeting. He made a vigorous protest against the presence of the Russian cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Gromobol in Shanghai harbor and declared that China had failed in her duties as a neutral power. He asserted that the Japanese had the right to take the independent step Cf entering the harbor and seizing the LEGAL NOTICES. 1 Lot Ladies' BOc low collars. Sale price. .360 Speedy American Bicyclist Killed by T. A. DURKIN. 1 Lot Ladies' silk shirt waist®, black and colors, worth »3.SO and M.ou, your eholce *1.00 Paris, Aug. 23.—George Leander, the prominent American bicycle racer is dead as the result of an accident ■which occurred while he was riding behind a motor cycle traveling at the rate of 57 miles an hour. Accident Behind Motor. INSTATE OF WII.LIAM E. BOND. LATE J-* of Dallas Township, deeeased. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted tothe undersigned. till persons indebted to said estate Hie requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands tu present the same Without delay, to JULIA MULLIGAN. T. II. ATHE11TON. HANNAH HALL. Attorney, a.i.H.w.22,19,5. m MAGNET - Hoar's Condition Unchanged. Worcester, Mass.. Aug. 23.—The condition of Senator Hoar remains unchanged. . 4 , Subscribe for the Gazette. Subscribe for the Gazette. 87 S. Main Si, Pittston.
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Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, August 23, 1904 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
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Date | 1904-08-23 |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, August 23, 1904 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1904-08-23 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
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Identifier | PGZ_19040823_001.tif |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | (THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. For the People of Pitteton and Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair tonight and Wednesday; light to fresh north to northeast winds. Vicinity. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. ni THEO. HART 18S2. P1TTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1904. TWO CENTO A COPY. 1 V) A TjiQ FOItTY CENTS A MONTH, f " Jr AljrrjH. two vessels. The attitude of ST. Odagirl whs warlike and uncompromising. M. Kleinnienoff protested against the entering CDf the liurhor yesterday by a OPEN SHOP PERSONAL. OUTING OF COUNCILIHEN LIAO YANG ABANDONED ***** *** ******* ***** ***** 1 THERE f 1 - I la no biliousness in J X I WHEN WE SAY A THING DECLARED WE MEAN IT H. Fritz Weber, tlie jeweler, Is visiting in Philadelphia. Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon at I 1 \ the right of the two Itusn , .. . . » _ .i -iiiins In question to remain Russians Have Lost Anotfr dtim0ge8. P * Q*r/\n«h"' V** A suggestion made by tlie British eastern olrOnyP . | (.0U8U] t0 refer tlie entire matter to Peking was adopted. In the meantime tlie work on tlie Askold is to cease for forty-eight hoyrs. and no further steps are to lie taken by the consuls, who will await instructions from their respective governments. It was unanimously decided by the consuls that China cannot shirk her responsibility as a neutral state by handing this matter over to the consuls for adjustment. Neither Hear Admiral Stirling, U. S. N., nor Consul Goodnow has been instructed If Washington what course to pursue. Consul Goodnow has done his utmost to bring about a peaceful settlement, and he has the full confidence of the foreign residents in the matter of protecting the settlements in case the Japanese should attack the Askold and Growoboi.Japan' Drpedo boat destroyer, and John Connell and Patrick Joyce left last evening for a trip to St. Louis. Harvey's Lake—Base Ball Game WHEN WE DO A THING Miss Rose Smith, of Brooklyn, is the guest of Miss Cecilia Weber, of North Main street. in the Morning Packers Claim Independence of Union Labor. The members of the councils and the city officials are all in readiness for their annual outing, which will bo held at Harvey's Lake, tomorrow. The councilmen will meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the Junction, where the annual game of base ball will be played. The selectmen undo/ the captaincy of James Munley expect to win from the commoners who feel the loss of their former captain Martin Hession. However the members of the lower house are getting together a strong aggregation and expect to win from their official colleagues. It was expected that H. J. Meister would pitch for the selectmen but last night he refused absolutely to play unless the game was changed to pinochle, at which noble sport he said he would be willing to play any three commoners. It is expected that the game will be over by 11 o'clock when a special car will leave the Junction for the lake. A lunch will be taken aong and the afternoon spent in athletic contests. A ride around the lake will follow this with dancing on the upper deck of the steamer with music by the Elite an indispensable attachment to a councilmanic outing. A banquet will then be served In the Oneonta after which an hour more will foe spent on the lake and the ride home commenced. Stegmaiers' WE DO IT RIGHT JAPANESE FLEET mCTIVE. Misses Mary and Nora Gordon have returned to their home in New York city after a visit here. We have said that wo will RUNNING ON NORMAL BASIS Miss Rhoda Haston, of Parsonage street, left today for a visit of two weeks at Lake Carey. BEER not carry over to next season any of our 1904 Ladiep' Shirt Waists. We mean it. The Russians Seem to be Makiny Last Desperate Stand at Port Arthur, Martin O'Boyle, of John street, is laid up with a serious attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Japanese Shells Fired Across the Assertion Mcde That Nonunion Skilled City to the Harbor. Labor Is Being Secured Sufficient For All Needs and That Strike Is a Hopeless Failure. The beer that makes you bilious is what we call a "green or young beer"—it is a beer that is marketed too soon—insufficiently aged. Stegmaiers' Beer is stored for months in refrigherated rooms—we keep it there in glass enamel-lined tanks until it is properly aged; of course this adds to the cost of the brewing; otherwise we could sell it as cheap as the "other fellow." A visit to the brewery will convince you as to the above statement.following reductions on the balance of this season's stock Ivondon, Aug. 23.—A disnatch to Lloyd te from Newchwang says that the Russians are detaining all produce from the Interior and that Urto Yang is expected to fall into the hands of the Japanese shortly. Nawchwalng and the country thereabouts are progressing wonderfully under the Japanese jurisdiction. Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrews, of Tompkins street, are visiting in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. will prove it, New York," Aug. 23.—The local beef packing houses, through Frederick Joseph, vice president of the Scliwarznchild & Sulzberger Co., have declared their independence of union labor in this statement: Friends have been entertaining Miss Jessie M. easterner, who has returned to her home at Kingston. All our 50c Waists now 37 Jc All our 75c Waists now William Baird, of Inkerman, has returned from a trip through the west, which included a visit to the St. Louis exposition. 50c All our $1.00 Waists now - All our $1.25 Waists now - All our $1.50 Waists now - All our $1.75 Waists now - All our $2.00 Waists now - All our $2.50 Waists now - 75c "At our Chicago and Kansas City houses we have refused to have any more conferences with the representatives of unions who have broken their agreements, and we do not see any use in making any new agreements with the unions." 98c Rome, Aug. 23.—A telegram from Shanghai to the Italia Militaire says that the Japanese squadron, composed of the battleship Tiji, the cruiser Kasagi and two other vessels, have anchored before Woo Sung, while the squadron destroyers have entered the harbor of Shanghai. The Japanese admiral, according to a dispatch, has orders to bombard the Russian cruiser Askold and the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Grosovoi, which are now in the port there in a disabled Miss Emma Haston has returned to her home on Parsonage street, after a two weeks' visit at Chestnut Grovd cottage, Ransom. $1.15 $1.25 $1.48 $1.75 $1.98 Rear Admiral Stirling is determined that the Japanese shall not interfere with the Russian vessels. He has. it is reported, offered to escort the Askold and (Jromoboi beyond the three mile Assistant yardmaster P. T. Riley, of Coxton yard, accompanied by his wife and Miss Loretta Gilligan, is spending two weeks at Atlantic City. All our $3.00 Wuists now - limit Mr. Joseph said, "We are going ahead on an open shop basis and will pay no more attention to the unions which have struck. The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer which entered the harbor yesterday has left with dispatches for the fleet, but is expected to return. Rear Admiral Stirling says that the trip of the American torpedo boat destroyer Chauncey from Woosung to Shanghai was to carry dispatches. Her movements had no connection with the arrival of the Japanese torpedo boat destroyer. Miss Bessie Gowan is spending her week's vacation from h.er duties in the • office of Armstrong & Sanders, visiting the lakes in this region. Stegmaier Brewing Co i PEOPLE S STORE, "We are now doing that, and we And we are getting along very well. The New York Dressed Beef company has come to the same conclusion. Our plant is now running on a normal basis. Deliveries have been made throughout the city all the week. The strikers are simply being bolstered up by false promises made to them by their leaders.condition Misses Lucy and Henrietta Snyder and Helen O'Boyle, of Scranton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Callahan, of Center street, Sunday. PITTSTON, PENN'A. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST Chefoo, Aug. 23.—Refugees from Port Arthur who have just arrived here say the fortress has all but fallen. The Japs have obtained a position between Golden Hill and the town and have reached Stoessel's residence. The Japanese have prepared to celebrate the fall of this Gibraltar of the east. NEW 'PHONE s«2 15 South Main Street, Pittston No Trading Stamp Prices Here. Mrs. C. E. Van Duzer and children, Mary and Russell, of Benedict street, are visiting Mrs. Van Duzer'c sister, Mrs. D. H. Swingle, of Lake Ariel. K. OF £. PROGRAMME Best Flour Best Groceries Best Shoes At Lowest Pric Rome, Aug. 23.—A dispatch to the Italia Militaire from Shanghai states that General Kuropatkin, who is in Will be Carried Out at the Excursion BRENNAN & ROBERTS Price List. Plenty of Help to Be Had, Misses Jean C. Williamson and Bessie Williamson have returned from Harvey's Lake, where they spent several days visiting at the Weitzenkorn "We have been able to get all the skilled labor we required. If the strike leaders would tell the true situation, the men would know that their cause is hopelessly lost. Applications are made to us from all over the country, and we are filling them as fast as business demands." of the Local Knights Next London, Aug. 23.—A telegram to the Evening News from Cheefoo, says the Japanese captured more forts at Port Arthur after a tremendous attack yesterday. Shells from the Japanese guns even reached the harbor. command of the Russian forces opposing the Japanese, has abandoned Thursday, At the outing of the local council, Knights of Columbus, to be held at Lake Carey next Thursday an Interesting programfne of events -will 'be carried out. The affair will be for the knights and their friends only and will be in the nature of a basket picnic. The following will be the programme: Fat, men's race, 200 or over; running hop. step and jump; youngest child knight present. 100-yard dash; running broad jump; doughnut contest; free-for-all, a game of chance; pie eating contest; tug-of-war between married and single knights; swimming contest; boys' race, under 16; waltz contest; putting the shot; a break-down; the handsomest knight present: children's drawing contest; lady knight with largest fam'ly present; game of base ball; grand balloon ascentsion at 4:30 a well known sir knight. Liao Yang. 23.—Another meet Mrs. John M. Buck and (laughters Agnes and Margaret, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. Valerious and Miss Lena Egger, were recent visitors in Taylor. - cottage. Best Patent Flour $5.50 ing of the consuls of various nations was called for today by the American consul, Goodnow. They will consider the situation created by the Inability of China to compel Russia to obey the orders of the Taotai.j and aJso to devise means for protecting the foreign settlements, the Taotai having notified Goodnow that China cannot Shanghai, Aug. Potatoes, per bushel ... .... 80 Do not pay high prices when you can buy the following brands at a lower price. These brands of Hour we guarantee to be the best flour on the market without an exception. Meal and chop 1.20 In to reports that this company is dispossessing strikers by wholesale from its tenements Mr. Joseph said that fourteen dispossess warrants were obtained against tenants of the company's properties last Saturday, that only two of these were against strikers and that as these two men find since paid their rents dispossess proceedings against them had been dropped. Corn and cracked corn 1.20 Shanhalkwan. Aug. 23.—Furious fight* Ing on the plains between Louisa and Pigeon bays and the western end of the Russian fortifications at Port Arthur Is reported by vessels arriving here. Chinese and foreign refugees from the fortress say the Japanese parly Sunday morning concentrated their heaviest tire Cti the Russian line northwest and west of the new town and that after several hours of bombardment a distinct advance was made by General Nogi's troops. Mr. and Mrs-. John Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Apple, with several friends who have been their guests, have returned from one week's camping opposite Falls. Bran and middlings . 1.20 Hay, long and cut 3 bundles straw .... 25 Dairy Butter Evans' Success, bbl $5.25 Butterfly, bbl $5.25 Seal, bbl $5.25 New Gould $5.25 Full cream cheese Shanghai, Aug. 23.—Word has bean received here that the viceroy of Nanking has refused the request of the Taotai that the Chinese squadron be dispatched here in order to compel Russia to carry out his orders. do so. Mungo Thompson, one of the best known Scotchman in this city, with his daughter Jean, have returned to their Broad street home from a ten weeks' visit in. Scotland. Lard, pure Tobacco, all kinds While- a mounted policeman was guarding a lot of beef in one of the Schwarzsclilld & Sulzberger single wagons yesterday it was attacked by a mob at Second avenue and Fiftyfirst street. So impetuous was the attack that before the mounted guard could prevent it the wagon was overturned, and the sides of beef were dumped into the street. The driver leaped from the seat uninjured, and the crowd made no attempt to assault him. The police arrested two men, who were charged with inciting to riot. They were lield.in .$1,000 bail for Quart root beer bottles .. Sale on Low Shoes VV. L. Pace, Esq., John P. Gavin, James J. McTigue, John H. Mullin, jr., James Keating and Misses Teresa Pace and Mary Dougherty left this afternoon for Lock Haven to attend the annual convention of tlie state C. T. A. U. Pint root beer bottles Washington, Aug. 23.—Acting Secretary of State Adee this morning cabled American Minister Conger at Pekin asking for further information on the situation in regard to Chinese Onions, per peck Still going on. Call and we will give you some bargains that you are sure to buy. See our windows. At the same time the attack on General Stoessel'ii con tor and right was in ereaseil. the effect being an engagement of the whole garrison. The Japa The only place to buy your groceries is at BRENNAN & ROBERTS, neutrality and tho occurrences at Shanghai and Cheefoo. It is understood that no action will be taken by the state department until after the receipt of Minister Conger's reply. Miss Harriot Hitchcock, of Mehoopany, a graduate of Bloomsburg Normal School in the class of '04, was the guest of Mrs. John McGuffie, of South Main street, yesterday and last evening. While at school Miss Hitchcock was the private secretary to the school president. She left for her 42 North Main St Next to Eagle Hotel Child's Oxfords, were7oc and *1UO, now Girls' Oxfords, were $1 and $1.25, now Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.25 now 50c Campbell, Rozelle & (T^rury's prices. 75c London, Aug. 23.—'Official announcement was made today that the British squadron, which is cruising in Chinese waters and is now stationed at Wei- Hai-Wei, has not been ordered to proceed to Shanghai. Ladies' Oxfords, were #1.50, a bargain ..81.10 Men's Oxfords. 75c a further examination. Webster A Case of "Butting In." home this afternoon while tliey Denver, Aug. 23.—"I do not regard the disturbance in the Cripple Creek region as serious," said Governor Peabody. "It was just a case of trouble between the people in the district and some outsiders who wanted to come in. Persons of a third party got into trouble by 'butting in' where they should not, and the}' were told to leave the region. No one has appealed to me for protectipn, and I understand the officers of the county have the situation under control." MRS. MAYBRTCK ARRIVES last, were #1.50, now §1.00 Others too numerous to mention. 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 llice, 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... .45 Quart Mason Jars, per doz.. .50 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .05 Jelly Glasses, per doz 25 Fine Brick and Limburger Clieese Fresh Vegetables every morning. 1.00 .21 .25 .10 Honest Weight, Honest Goods, is our Motto. lit lbs. Gr. Sugar $1.00 Accompanied by Her 'Lawyer—Will Russia Will Disarm Warships. St. Petersburg, Aug. 33.—The news that the navy department absolutely denied that the United States warships at Shanghai had received instructions to assist in the protection of the neutrality of China or to in any way interfere with the Japanese warships has put something of a damper on the feel in* of satisfaction with which the earlier Reports had been received. Nevertheless the question relating to the cruiser Ask old and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi is expected to be adjusted as soon as China and Japan come to an agreement, and the ships will be disarmed, the admiralty having decided that it would be suicidal to send them out against the superior force of the Japanese lying in wait. New York, Aug. 23.—Mrs. FJorence Maybrick who has been confined in an English prison cell for 15 years, having been convicted of the murder of her husband, who was recently granted ticket of leave, arrived today aboard the steamer Vaderland. She was accompanied by her attorney, Hayden and his wife. In a statement she said that sue regretted being unable to give an interview but said it was due her health as well as injsi- Vlsit Her Birthplace. 20 lbs. A. Sugar. 21 lbs. Br. Sugar $1.00 $1.00 Evans Bros. Potatoes, per bushel. Oniori&, per peck.... Apples, per bushel... Tomatoes, per basket . .G0c .25c 00c 25c 44 and 46 South Main St. CONSUL GENERAL GOODNOW. Del. Co. Butter Pure Lard.... Pail Lard Cooking-Butter 21c For WEDDINGS ClAmorc V For FUNERALS r,ulfBr# 4 tiese infantry were held in check 'until long after daybreak by the Russian fire, which was better directed than at any other time In the past week, but they gained ground early in the forenoon and before the middle of the afternoon held an appreciable advantage. 10c Meat Packers Seek Injunction lie 12 ic Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (kew phone) J-B-CARPENTER. exeter it. ixetir idro Chicago, Aug. 23. — Chicago meat packers have asked for an injunction preventing the city of Chicago from interfering with the housing of em-" ployees in stockyards plants during the continuance of the butchers' The injunction was asked in the name of the Hammond Packing company, and it insisted that the companies were violating no law and were acting entirely within their rights. ness She said that at the earliest opportunity she would visit hex birthplace, Mobile, Ala., and also Norfolk, Va., her home during her early married life. She was hurriedly driven to the Fifth avenue hotel and will probably go tomort-ow to the home of her lawyer at Ellenville, N. Y., and try to regain her health. Full Cream Cheese 11c Sweifczer Cheese Brick Cheese... Chipped Beef.... 12c, 15c, 25c Glass Chipped Ham 15c 15c 13c General Stoessel's troops were discouraged when the last of the refugees left Port Arthur, and the uneasiness of the noncombatants compelled to remain inside the lines now and then approached panic. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. Ham Loaf 10c 10c 10c 10c 10c Clearance Sale British Ship Held Up, Veal Loaf. Chicken Loaf.. Potted Tongue Potted Ham... Durban, Natal, Aug. 23.—The British steamer Comedian, from Liverpool Jujy 24, has arrived here and reported that she was stopped by a Russian converted cruiser off the mouth of the Baghee river, In .the southeastern part of Cape Colony. After the Comedian's papers had been examined in a boat of the cruisers, which pulled up alongside, she was allowed to proceed. An officer of the Comedian asserted positively that the name of the Russian vessel was the Smolensk. KANE'S RED TAME CHERRY PHOSPHATE The Japanese are reported closer to the inner fortifications at all points than before. Although their gains of ground in many slight, the simultaneous advance all along the line ltas apparently encouraged the besieging army to fresh activity. Two Young Women Drown NO STRIKE ON ELEVATED at the Magnet Portland, Me., Aug. Miss Amy Clark, aged nineteen and Miss Clara Smith, aged twenty-two years, members of prominent families in Gray, were drowned while bathing in Sebago pond, near here. Miss Smith was seized with cramps, and her companion was attempting to save her when both sank. Compromise Entered Into Between the William Drury, New York, Aug. 23.—Little change is noticed in the general labor situation here today and thfe strike of the building trades, and meat packers still continues. A compromise has been entered into between elevated railroad employes and the Interborough company and there will be no strike. Men and Interborough Company The drink that pleases Everybody. Leading Grocer of Wyo. "Valley, For the next 10 clays we will give some rare values. This is our Semi-Annual Clearanoe Bale, and we shall make it the largest in point of values. It is believed the opposing forces now are engaged in the struggle that will encl only with the fall of the fortress. General Stoessel's position has grown weaker almost daily, and it remains only for the besiegers to break the inner line at two or three commanding points to force the Russian commander to surrender. 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. KANE'S PHARMACY, 20 South Main St. Both Phonea Nineteen Injured In Trolley Accident. T. A. DURKIN. Just a few prices to give you an idea of what we are doing: Fruits and Vegetables For canning purposes. Choice stock and big variety at Sharp's Market, N. Main. Phones. St. Louis, Aug. 28.—Nineteen persons have been injured in a rear end collision between two Creve Coenr street cars. One car had stoppeil to repair a defect in the gearing when the second car came around a curve at full speed and crashed into the first. LOST CHILD. I We Make Hats to | | Fit the Wearer I | Becomingly ! I Ask any of oar patrons about it. ] I I _.mr. I Opp. MarketSi Bartel's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases $1.00 Feed, per 100 lbs $1.20 Pabst Bottled Famous Milwaukee Beer, 2 doz. cases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock, per pk .20 Pure Bye Whiskey, full quart bottles .. ,75o to $1.50 Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees at same price you are paying for inferior quality. Bass's Ale, Guiness's Stout. Daily Butter 21 Im'd and Domestic Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. 1 Lot Calico ami percale wrappers, trimmed with deep flounce and braid, worth »8e. Sale price................. — CONSULS IN COUNCIL. A little One Was Found Wandering ROOSEVELT AND LODGE CONFER 1 Lot Ladies' Muslin underskirts, deep flounce trimmed with CD inch torchon lace and dust ruffle. 89c quality Foreign Representatives at Shanghai Discuss Question of Russian Warship. President's Letter of Acceptance has Near St. John's Church Today. been Practically Completed Jewell's Fleet at Gibraltar. Who Lost it? l Lit Large cotton batts, best quality, loc kind, sale price 5 Shanghai, Aug. 23.—John Goodnow, American consul general, who is dean of the consular corps, presided at the meeting of the foreign Consuls held here to consider the question of the Russian warships sheltered here "for repairs. All foreign countries with consulates here were reprcsened. M. Odagiri, the Japanese consul, and M. Kleinmenoff, the Russian consul, were in attendance!. Oyster Bay., L. I., Aug. 23.—'Presi- President Rooseveit and Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, were in conference at Sagamore Hill today. Both state and national politics were discussed and Roosevelt's letter of acceptance, which has been practically completed, was read and criticised. Gibraltar, A«g. 23. — The United States European squadron, under command of Rear Admiral Jewell, has arrived here from Smyrna. The squadron, which is composed of the Olympia, Baltimore and Cleveland, expects to remain here a few days. A little child, apparently about two years of age, was found wandering along the street in the vicinity of St. John's R. C. church this afternoon by Mrs. John Fischer, of George street. The little one was walking about without aim so Mrs. Fischer stopped it and tried to find out its name. It was unable to talk however an4 aftei* inquiring about the neighborhood to see if the child was lost she brought it to this office and later to he'r home, where she will keep it until its parents call. The little one was of light complexion, wyh light hair, blue eyes and wore a brown gingham dr?ss and laced shoes. Police headquarters were communicated with but 110 notice of a missing child had been sent to the chief. l Lot Children's 75c and 98c parsols, Sale price - 1 Lot Children's parasols 81 S. Main St. ELITE MILLINERY STORE. 1 Lot Silk floss pillows all sizes, from l Lot Ladies* 25c lace ribbed hose. Sale price No "L" Road Strike. l Lot Ladies' 3iDe corsets to close LEANDER KILLED. New York, Aug. 23.—Promises have been made by bfth sides of an amicable settlement of the dispute between the el«vated employees and the Ipterurban company, and all indicatloos at prc«?nt go to suggest that-the difficulty *111 be settled without a strike. l Lot Ladies' silver and «ilt shirt waist sets, lio kind, our Sain price M. Odagiri left a sick bed to attend the meeting. He made a vigorous protest against the presence of the Russian cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Gromobol in Shanghai harbor and declared that China had failed in her duties as a neutral power. He asserted that the Japanese had the right to take the independent step Cf entering the harbor and seizing the LEGAL NOTICES. 1 Lot Ladies' BOc low collars. Sale price. .360 Speedy American Bicyclist Killed by T. A. DURKIN. 1 Lot Ladies' silk shirt waist®, black and colors, worth »3.SO and M.ou, your eholce *1.00 Paris, Aug. 23.—George Leander, the prominent American bicycle racer is dead as the result of an accident ■which occurred while he was riding behind a motor cycle traveling at the rate of 57 miles an hour. Accident Behind Motor. INSTATE OF WII.LIAM E. BOND. LATE J-* of Dallas Township, deeeased. 45 S. Main St Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted tothe undersigned. till persons indebted to said estate Hie requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands tu present the same Without delay, to JULIA MULLIGAN. T. II. ATHE11TON. HANNAH HALL. Attorney, a.i.H.w.22,19,5. m MAGNET - Hoar's Condition Unchanged. Worcester, Mass.. Aug. 23.—The condition of Senator Hoar remains unchanged. . 4 , Subscribe for the Gazette. Subscribe for the Gazette. 87 S. Main Si, Pittston. |
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