Pittston Gazette

              P itfef Cro jyKlk C (THE HOME PAPER. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Fop the People of Pitteton and Vicinity. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Faii; tonight: cooler in the south and western portions; Saturday, fair; fresh northerly winds. all: the home news. 55th YEAR. P1TTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1904. TWO CENTS A COPY. I f! VD A fiUU FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f « JlaIX-EJO. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED I860. 1 DAILY EST. ni THEO. HART 1882. Talks BIG OIL FIRC IN BELGIUM CAS8INI »D* y to a grand infantry assault. FOUR KILLED IN A STORM M-M-AAAAfei • -»*WWWJ W.wwwmj WWM WM ; | THERE | ! f | Is no biliousness in A WHEN WE SAY A THING ling grows liere that the fe- of the repeated attacks and defeats must be gradually dissipating the energy of the besiegers and that the Japanese may find after all that "they have broken their teeth on the stones of Port Arthur." TO BE With Advertisers WE MEAN IT Only Two Tanks Escape Out WHEN WE DO A THING So Says a Report From Tornado Sweeps Western New York Picnic Grove. "He who by his trade would rise; Must either bust or advertise." —From Poor Richard's Sayings. Nothing can be ascertained here regarding the reports from Tokyo of the sinking of two Russian torpedo boat destroyers at Port Arthur. of Forty. Stcgmaicrs' WE DO IT RIGHT England. AMBUSHED BY BANDITS. SEVEN MEN PERISHED. MORE LAND FIGHTING. The fact that the Port Arthur squadron is already so crippled and scattered has greatly reduced its importance as a tactical factor in  of the authorities here. Accounts Of the misfortune to the battleship Sevastopol and of the sinking of the cruiser Novik are allowed to be extensively printed, and it appears that the balance of sea power in the east is thoroughly upset pending the arrival of the Baltic squadron in oriental waters.VINEYARDS LAID WASTE. We have said tliat we will Captain Barrett Killed In Battle In Is- BEER not carry over to next season any of our 1904 Ladies' Shirt Waists. We mean it. The following reductions on the balance of this season's stock Five Thousand People of Town of Stockton, Chautauqua County, Have a Terrible Experience From Lightning and Falling Trees. land of Leyte. The Financial Loss Falls in Two Z The beer that makes you i z bilious is what we call a j % "green or young beer"—it is a J a beer that is marketed too J 9 soon—insufficiently aged. 2 Stegmaiers' Beer is stor- i J ed for months in refrigher- 4 » ated rooms—we keep it there 2 J in glass enamel-lined tanks 2 | until it is properly aged; of j Z course this adds to the cost 2 * of the brewing; otherwise we J ♦ could sell it as cheap as the 2 2 "other fellow." A visit to 2 ▼ the brewery will convince * • you as to the above state- 2 2 ment. 2 ! Stegmaier Brewing Co t | P1TTST0N, PENN'A. f || NEW 'l'HONE 5452 j French Steamer Reported to Have Manila, Ailg. 20.—A detail of native constabulary has been ambushed on the island of Leyte by a superior force of bandits. Captain H. Barrett of the constabulary was killed in the fighting.American Oil Companies—Antwerp Been Captured—Japan will not Re- in Darkness Owing to Dense Clouds turn Russian Destroyers—New Jamestown, N. Y., Aug. 26.—Chautauqua county has been swept by a tornado which left, death and great destruction in its path. At Parkhurst's grove, where the Stockton town picnic was being held, 5.0(10 people were on the grounds when the storm broke. Four were killed and several injured. of Smoke—Loss 1,000,000 Francs. Antwerp, Belgium, Aug. 26.—A serious fire is raging in Hoboken. It was started by the explosion of an oil tank belonging to the American Petroleum Co., and the flames spread to the tanks of the Standard Oil company, which aro now in flames. The damage already amounts to 1.000,000 francs lind the flames are still beyond control. Russian Cruiser Disabled. There linn been trouble in the province of Mlsamls, inland of Mindanao, where bandits have looted severul tfrwns. The native authorities were detied and I'ttblo Mevcado and his fiiinily were kidnaped. Mereado was accused of being too friendly with tlie Americans. Three Chinese stores were burned. Four natives were murdered, tbe rest of them being burned alive. Colonel Harbord of the constabulary is now on the trail of the bandits. Manchester, Eng., Aug. 26.—The London correspondent of the Guardian says a report is gaining ground in the English capital that the Russian ambassador to the United State® has asked tc be recalled from Washingto. It gives as the reason the difficult relations existing between Count Cassini and the officials qf the United States government. will prove it. All our 50c Waists now 37Jc BRITISH CRUISERS SENT. All our 75c Waists now 50c The dead are Mrs. Austin E. Pierce of Fredonia, Miss Inn Scott of Shuinla, Orln Italrymple. sixty years old, and an unidentified child. All our $1.00 Waists now 75c To Convey Orders to Russian Ships to 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 - All our $3.00 Waists now - 98c Stop Raids. Seven men have perished in the Are and several were injured. Only two out of 40 petroleum tanks escaped the flames and Antwerp has been darkened by the dense cloud of tmoke that overhangs the city. $1.15 $1.25 $1.48 Loudon, Aug. 2ti.— Prime Minister Balfour announced last evening that the British government had ordered two cruisers from the squadron nt the Cape of Good Hope without delay to_ locate the Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and St. Petersburg and to convey to them the orders of the Russian government that they must not further interfere with neutral shipping. The premier  that this action had been taken at the request of the Ilussian government.The injured are Mrs. Orin Dalrymple of who will probably die, and Artlvur Bills of Portland. Cheefoo, Aug. 26.—Advices received here state that fighting is proceeding between Russis.n and Japanese forces southeast, of Liao Yang. The whole Russian front, l'rom Taitse river southward, is engaged. . The storm came up suddenly. Trees in the grove were struck by lightning, many of them were blown down, and the rain fell in torrents. Lieutenant Thornton of the constabulary lias met death by drowning near Dugupin. island of Luzon. $1.75 $1.98 The coroner says the force of the storm struck about half a mile east of the grove. The tornado followed a comparatively narrow path. Had it struck the grove with full force the death list would have been enormou*. Cripple Creek Citizens Arrested. San Francisco, Aug. 26.—What promises to be the greatest prize fight seen here since the Jeffries- Fitzsimrpons battle is scheduled to come off tonight, when "Jack" Munroe and Jeffries appear in the ring for 20 rounds. Both men arc in fine condition. .;e(frles is the favorite in the betting. . Great Prize Fight Tonight, Tokio, Aug. 20.—It is reported here that a French bteamer from Port Arthur has been captured I5y Japanese warship and has been taken to Cripple Creek, Colo., Aug. 20.—Sheriff Bell has arrested twenty-eight leading citizens of the district on capiases issued by the district court at the request of Deputy District Attorney C. C. Butler. Most of the prisoners were held in $6,500 bail, and all gave bonds. The charges against theni ranged from conspiracy and assault to kill through conspiracy and false Imprisonment down to conspiracy, malicious mischief and larceny. Many of the accusations hinged on last Saturday's deportations, and all the arrests were consequent on those occurrences. PEOPLE S STORE, Saseho. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. London Au,?. 26.—It is reported that the Russian cruiser Orel, which left Cronstadt with the Baltic squadron last night on a ten-day trial cruise has broken down, and that It will require 15 days to make repairs to the vessel. Crushed by Falling Tree. 15 South Main Street. Pittston This extraordinary statement was made when the premier by appointment received a deputation of the London chamber of commerce. The deputation was appointed at a meet* hig held earlier in the day by the China and East India" section of the chamber, which was attended by representative shipowners and others interested in trade in the far east. There were 5,000 people in the grove, and DS00 carriages with horses, were standing under the trees. A large maple tree was uprooted in the grove, Its trunk and branches smashing six carriages and killing four horses. Orin Dalrymple, Miss Scott, his granddaughter, and Austin A. Pierce were instantly killed. Their skulls were crushed. Mrs. J. Anderson of Portland was trampled under the hoofs of plunging horses. George Arnold was injured in a similar way. No Trading Stamp Prices Here. No Visitors at Sagamore Hill. Oyster Bay, Aug. 26.—President and Mrs Roosevelt took a long horseback ride this morning. No *• isitors came to Sagamore Hill this morning and none was expected this after- BRENNAN& ROBERTS Pricc List. Best Flour Best Groceries Best Shoes At Lowest Prices Tokio, Aug. 13.—Formal notification has been sent io the Chinese government that Japrin will not accede to the demand of China for the return of the Russ-ian destroyer Rie'ihitelny, which wa? seized lDy Japanese destroyers in the harbor of Cheefoo on August 12. Premier Balfour in reply to a lengthy statement regarding Russian depredations said that the government would take ovcry possible step to end such a disastrous state of things, but the deputation must remember that belligerents had rights as well as neutrals. Shot His Father's Murderer. noon Bluefield, W. Va., Aug. 20.—Sam Watson, n negro, shot and Instantly killed Frank Underwood, bank boss, at the mine of the Crane Creek Coal and Coke company*, and immediately tied to the mountains. A posse of seven or eight citizens, led by a son of Mr. Underwood, started after him. Watson was discovered riding on top of a gondola on a freight train which was running very slowly. Young Underwood fired at the murderer, and he fell headlong into the bottom of the car and diet I before the train could be" Best Pctent Flour $5.50 Senator Hoar's Condition Critical Potatoes, per bushel 80 Do not pay liigli price3 when you can buy the following brands at a lower price. These brands of flour we guarantee to be the best flour on the market without an exception. The buildings in the vicinity were blown down, and others were unroofed. Hundreds of forest and fruit trees were blown down, and corn and oat fields were laid waste, entailing a loss of thousands of dollars. Wbrcester, Mass., Aug. 26.—Senator Hoar ha-1, a quiet nigVt and was comfortable this morning. He took some nourishment today, but does not show any sign of regaining strength. 1.20 Corn and cracked corn 1.20 Meal and chop .. London, Aug 26.—The correspondent of the Central News at St. Petersburg telegraphs that a dispatch has been received Irom Mukden, reporting severe fighting at Port Arthur on Aug. 19 and 20, in which the Japanese lost heavily. It is alleged that the Japanese are organizing the Chunchuses (bandits), who are being furnished excellent. weapons. Bran and middlings ... 1.20 The premier appealed to the deputation In the interest of themselves and of the world at large to view both sides of the question and to approach it in a spirit of moderation. Hay, long and cut 85 Eat Bohan's pies and bread 3 bundles straw  ..  At the assembly grounds at Chautauqua many trees were unrooted, and a portion of the fence around the grounds was demolished. The men's clubhouse was badly damaged. Dairy Butter .. 20 Evans' Success, bbl $5.25 Butterfly, bbl $5.25 Seal, bbl $5.25 New Gould $5.25 JAIL AGAIN EMPTY Full cream cheese  Japanese Repulse Confirmed. Lard, pure PORT ARTHUR STRAITS Slianbaikwan, Aug. 26. — Probably the last of the refugees who will come from Port Arthur have arrived here Olid agree in the statement that the Japanese attacks on the westerly forts were repulsed on Tuesday. The important information comes, however, with these refugees that on Monday night the Japanese were able to plate their siege artillery on the southerly slopes of the Et/.e mountains, northwest, and on the Laolou range, directly east of the fortress. The fighting on Tuesday afternoon. In which the Japanese were driven back, was for the possession of Fort No. 4, but when the junk sailed from the harbor on Tuesday night the attack had been renewed. The vineyards in the county suffered, and it will take years to bring them back to their former condition. stopped Two of its Three Star 'Boarders Re- Tobacco, ail kinds ... 38 leased on an Appeal and the Quart root beer bottles 80 Pint root beer bottles Sale on Low Shoes Only Three Forts Securely Held by New York, Aug-. *26.—William Hnrnion, employed us ;i driver for an lee company, shot and killed a young woman, Eileen Wood, in a rooming house in Adams street, Brooklyn, and then shot himself in the breast. Instantly after shooting himself he leaped through a second story window to the street, fracturing his skull. He will die. Jealousy was the reason for the Murder anH Suicide. Third Sent Below. 65 the Russians. Exposition's Daily Cost The three foreigners who h ive been held in jail since last Sunday night, when they participated in an attack on Officers Linnen and Price, left the place today. Two of them, Peter Maletsky and Mike Streavsk/, were given freedom last night !D,' order of the court, and the third. John Miatacavage, the fellow who drew a revolver on Officer J-lnnen and afterward tried to strike him, was sent to the county jtil, where he will be held to await trial. The first two were held for fines alone, and an appeal was taken from the decision of the mayor. Judge Wheaton granting then their liberty or the furnishing of bail. They will now have to appear and v. ml ergo trial at the next term of qunrter sessions court in September. They are represented by Attorneys Gillespie Onions, per peck 40 Still going on. Call and we will give you some bargains that you are sure to buy. See our windows. Cliefu, Aug. 2CD.—Golden hill, White Marble mountain and Llaotl mountain, according to advices received here, are now the only main forts securely held by the Russians at Port Arthur. Others are occupied by them, but they are subjected to an artillery lire which rendered their tenure uncertain. St. Louis, Auk. 20.—President David H. Frauds of the exposition in tin address at the bank clerks' convention gave his Ill's! official statement regarding the cost of maintaining the exposition. He said: "The cost of maintaining the Louisiana Purchase exposition Is approximately 1,000 a day. That amount includes every legitimate expense of the exposition. We are under contract, however, to repay to the United States government a loan of $4,000,000 by payments of *500,000 every two weeks. Including that amount in the daily expenses of the exposition tthe entire amount of our expense Is $00,000 a day. but as the government is more than half repaid the $.",1,000 basis will soon be the total of our ex- The only place to buy your groceries is at BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Child's Oxfords, were 75c and £100, now 50c Girls' Oxfords, were $1 and $1.25, now  Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.25 now 42 North Main St. Next to Eagrle Hotel A rumor, apparently authentic, says that the new European section of Port Arthur is in flames. Owing to the pnid and brick construction of the buildings, however, it is probable that the fire is not general. crime. 75c (J^rurjy's prices. New York. Aug. 2(1. — Orders have been issued Ify the executive committee of the Kuilding Trades alliance extending the strike in the building trades, .lames J. Daly, after o meeting in Iirevoort hall, announced a general strike in the entlK' marble industries, effective today. This will add 2,000 more men to the idle army of skilled craftsmen. New York Strike Extended. Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.50, a bargain 11.10 75c Men's Oxfords, while they last, were $1.50, now $1.00 Others too numerous to mention. The Japanese are using guns taken from the harbor defenses of Kobe, Nagasaki and Yokohama. These g'ius, numbering MOO, are of heavy caliber. Liaoyang, Aug. 26.—There has been no rain since Wednesday morning, and no attempt by the Japanese commanders to advance the main bodies of their troops. The belief here is general with the general staff that the enemy will not begin a general engagement until the fall of Port Arthur. Russian outposts have been driven in by General Kuroki's northeastern lines, but on the right wing of General Kuropatkin there has been no attempt on the part of the Japanese to advance from the south on Anshan or from the south- Situation at Liaoyang Honest Weight, Honest Goods, is our Motto. 19 lbs. Gr. Sugar $1.00 20 lbs. A. Sugar $1.00 21 lbs. Br. Sugar $1.00 A junk which left Port Arthur .Vug. 22 reports that the Russian wounded at that date numbered 5,000. it is further reported that boys are lighting In the Kusslan rauks now. Evans Bros. penscs. Lightning Killed Three Trotters, and Reap Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... Apples, per bushel... Tomatoes, per basket. 00c Lexington. Ivy., Aug. 20.—Lightning struck a barn on the Haggard farm and killed three valuable trotting horses. The stallion Hardwick, owned by N. W. Huberger of New Haven, Conn.; a three-year-old Electric Bell colt, owned by J. W. Collier of Memphis, Tenn., and a yearling Abbell colt, owned by J. C. Druien of Bardstown, Ivy., were killed. The loss is estimated at $7,000. Snow Falling In Italy. $50 California and Return, Personally ,25c 60c Russian advices received here say that the Japanese assaults on I'ort Arthur on Aug. 21 ami 22 wore repulsed with tremendous losses. It Is added that the attempt of the Japanese to capture Fort No. 1 cost them 10,000 men and that their attack on Fort Etseshan resulted in their losing 3,000 nun killed or wounded. Port 4Dalny Is said to be tilled with wounded men. Home. Aug. 2tD,—Heavy storms, accompanied by rain, continue throughout the peninsula, materially lowering the temperature. In ltome the thermometer has registered a fall during the last two days of from 94 to (D8 degrees In the shade. Snow is falling not only in the Alps, but also on the Lombardy plains. Conducted. 44 and 46 South Main St. Special trains from Chicago to San Francisco, without change via the Chicago, Union Pacific and Northwestern line leave Chicago August 18 and August 25. Itinerary includes stopovers at Denver, Colorado Springs, and Salt Lake City. Low rates, choice of routes, returning. Tickets on sale daily August 15 to Sept. 10. Two fast trains daily over the only double track railway between Chicago and the Missouri river, and via the most direct route across the American continent. The Overland Lfmited, solid through train every day in the year. Less than three days enroute. Low rates from all points. Write for itineraries of special trains and full information to A. Q. Tallant, 504 Smlthfleld St., Pittsburg, Pa. 12jy30 25c Del. Co. Butter Pure Lard  Pail Lard  Cooking Butter 21c For WEDDINGS C|nuiArt ! For FUNERALS 1 10c ,11c 12 J c Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CARPENTER. meter it. e*ete» ioib west, Another Ship Searched. Full Cream Cheese Bweitzer Cheese... Brick Cheese  Chipped Beef.... 12c, 15c, 25c Glass Chipped Ham 15c 11c 15c 13c London, Aug. 20.—News has reached England that the Russian auxiliary cruiser Ural stopped and examined the British collier Pencalenick on Aug. 12. The Pencalenick was bound from Cardiff for Malta with coal for the British Cloakmakers' Strike Fails. Jennings, La., Aug. 20.—Three of the Morse oil wells near here are on Are, and five other wells are in danger. The tire was caused by friction in the pipes of Morse well No. 6. One of the wells eaine in only yesterday. So far as k* ivii no one has been injured. Three Oil Wells Afire, TOGO'S REPORT. Cleveland. O., Aug. 20.—The cloakmakers' strike in this city, which has been on for ten days, is practically at an end. The workers are going back to the shops in large numbers. The employers state that they have granted none of the demands of the workers. Two thousand men, women and girls were involved. He Throws No Light on Land Opera- A FEW OF OUR tions—Two Russian Boats Sunk navy Ham Loaf  Veal Loaf  Chicken Loaf.. Potted Tongue Potted Ham... 10c 10c 10c 10c 10c MANY SPECIALS Tokyo, Aug. 20.—Although two bulletins are published from Admiral Togo, there is not a wojd made public as to the precise situation on the land side of I'ort Arthur. An indication of what is going on in the Japanese official mind is shown by the decorating of the houses, which began this morning in anticipation of Port Arthur's fall. This readiness for a great festivity is general, and the illuminations, judging from preparations now being made, will be on an extensive scale. It is probable that the government had homething to do with the suggestion of a celebration. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. We are cleaning out the entire stock of summer goods. The prices will do it. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank building. 1HE STATE C. T. A. U. William Drury, Fourteen Hurt In Trolley Collision, For Rent—Suite of two rooms with entrance room, Best location in town upstairs _ in Gazette building. Well lighted and heated- Terms reasonable. Apply at Gazette office. 1 lot ladies' white lawn and colored sbirt waist, all that sold for 50c, 75c and $1.00; yourchoice 25c. Ladies' Wrappers, nicely trimmed with braid over shoulders, and deep flounce, the 98c kind; Now York, Aug. 26, 1904, High. Low. Close, . ....13114 130U 131 . .. 20Vi 20% 20M Passaic, N. J., Aug. 20.—Fourteen persons were hurt in a head-on collision between two trolley cars of the Hudson river line here. One of the motormen overran a switch. Six of the passengers were taken to hospitals, but it is thought that none is dangerously in- Held its Closing Session in Lock Hav- Leading Grocer of Wyo. "Valley, 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. Am vsugar Am Loco en Yesterday—J. T. Gavin Elect- ed Secretary, Amal Coyper 57% 56% 80:',i 57% The annual convention of tha Pennsylvania C. T. A. U., with which the Pittston Catholic Total Abstinence societies are affiliated, held its closing session in Lock Haven yesterday afternoon The convention opened Wednesday and was continued yesterday. The reports of the  were received and the organization was found to be in a flourishing condition. Attorney W. L. Pace, of this city, after serving several terms as president, declined to permit liis name to go before the convention and upon his retirement was given a \ote of thanks for his efficient wooric while in the executive office. He made a report to the national convention at St. Louis, to wnlch he was sent as a delegate The election of officers resulted as follows: President, R. J. Brennan, of Centralia; vice president, H. B. Cunningham, of Arnot; secretary, John T, Gavin, of this city; treasurer, T.J. Snlllvan, of Williamsport; delegates-at-large to the national convention, R. J. Brennan, Centralia; W. h. Pace, this city; J. A. Burns, Shamokin. Atchison com B. R. T. . B. & O. .. Caa Pacific 54 V6 80% 127% 81% 5?% 86 53% 86% 127 yours for 50c 1 lot ladies' Kimonas, 50c kind; now * .35c jured Campbell, Rozelle & 126% T. A. DURKIN. Admiral Togo's bulletins announce the loss of two Russian torpedo boat destroyers Wednesday wight near the outer entrance of Port Arthur. They were accompanied by two gunboats and a converted cruiser and were engaged in clearing the harbor of mines. One of the torpedo boats was destroyed. and the other, having a heavy list and with hor stern badly torn, was towed into the Inner harbor. Ches & 38% 37 '/h 407s 37 % 38% Newcastle, Pa., Aug. 2ft.—The thirty' pot mills of the Great Shennngo tin plant has closed down for an indefinite period. It is unofficially reported that lack of orders caused the suspension. Which is also due in some part to scarcity of steel billets. Tin Plant Closes Pot Mills. 1 lot ladies' 18c Ribbed Vests, nicely trimmed with deep lace at neck and sleeves, and silk tape; Chicago & Alton. 40% C. F. I . 37% Erie ... .. .. 27% 40% 37% 26% 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 75c to $1.50 Chase & Sanborn's Teas and Coffees at same price you are paying for inferior quality. Bass's Ale, Guiness's Stout. Dairy Butter 21 'lm'd and Domestic Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. 26% Webster 111 Central L. & N. . 138% 121% 133% 120% 138% 121% here for 10c 1 lot 39c and 50c Corsets; sale price 19c 1 lot best cotton batts, about 10 cases, worth 10c; for few a days 5c 1 lot oiled opaque window shades, worth 25c; these go at 19c 1 lot silk floss sofa cushions, all sizes, from 25c Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets, all styles, from .. 5c Elegant assortment of Kimonas and Cushion Handkerchiefs. ..10c We are agents for Cosmopolitan Paper patterns, all 10c 1 lot Matting, 18c yard, while it lasts 11c M. K. & T. Met St Ry 123% 49% 122 % 48% 96% 66 123% 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 Rice, 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... .45 Quart Mason Jars, p9r doz.. .50 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .65 Jelly Glasses, per doz 25 Fine Brick and Limburger .Cheese Fresh Vegetables every morning. 1.00 .21 .25 .10 Mo. Pacific 97% 96% Norf & west St. Paul .. 67% 152%i 67% 152% Deposit, N. YD, Aug. 26.—By the capsizing of a sailboat in Oquaga lake, about three miles from Deposit, Robert Canfield of East Orange, N. J., and Misses Amelia and Alice C. Cramer, sisters, of New York city, were drowned.Three Drown by Capsizing of Boat. The admiral reports that the efforts to clear away the mines indicates that the Russian fleet will attempt to come out at the first opportunity. Ont & West 32% 30% 124% 102% 151% 31% Pennsylvania Peo Gas .. 125 102% 124% 102% Reading 58% 25% 57% 56% 56% HOPING AGAINST HOPE, So. Pacific Rock Island 25% 56% So Rwy com 29% 45% 30% 28% Petersburg Thinks Japanese Have T. C. & I 44% London, Aug. 20.—It is stated that .Tohn Morley, formerly chief secretary for Ireland, will sail for the United States in October to spend a few weeks, but that he has declined tempting offers to deliver a series of lectures.Morley Comes In October, Met Their Match. Texas Pacific 30% T. A. DURKIN. 45 S. Main St. Both 'phones. St. Petersburg. Aug. 26.—The latest information from the front is summed up in today's dispatch from Chefu, showing that the Japanese in the assaults on Port Arthur on Aug. 21 and 22 were again repulsed with heavy losses. Despite the assertion made In Tokyo that all the attacks so far on .the fortress have been merelv uro- U. S. Steel Union Pacific 12% 60% 38% 100% 99% U. S. Steel pfii 59% Wabash 38% Corner Dock Street. isi MAGNET It is rnmorel that the D. & H. Co. wfll open its old round house at Hudson for tlia storage of yard engines.First Class Meat Market. v Meats in plenty and variety at the Chicago Cash Meat Marker. Bicycles and machinery repaired properly. Jas. Burke, No. 17 S. Main fctreet. Jylltf \\e Give Red Star Trading 8tampa and Full Weights Guaranteed. Subscribe for the Gazette. 87 S. Main St., Pittaton.