Pittston Gazette

              WEATHER INDICATIONS. THE HOME PAPER. % For the Peopfo of Pltteton and ' *r Vicinity. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for East- Pennsylvania. Fb"»- ufer tonight tMid Sunw * sh east to southeast YEAR. ALU THE HOME NEWS. TWO CENTS A COPY. I Q DAPVQ PORTY CENTS A MONTH, f « ir AVJilfC). I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED I860. 1 DAILY EST. BY THEO. HART 1882. P1TTST ON, PA. JAPANESE IN wa, attacked from northeast of tho Fencliu pass and was engaged when the bulletin came from General Kuroki's headquarters. They had driven the Russians from Kofyntsa, capturing two guns and several prisoners. PREDICT THE STRIKE'S END Talks FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. I THERE f WHEN WE SAY A THING New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. With Advertisers WE MEAN IT PORTARTHUR Now York, Aug. 27, 1904. High. Low. Close. ..131 131 131 .. 18%* 18% 18% .. 20% 20Vi 20% .. 57% 56*4 57% .. 81 80% 81 .. 98% 98 98% .. 53% 53% 53% .. 86% 86 86% ..126% 126 126% .. 38% 37% 38% .. 36% 36% 36% .. 27% 26% 27% ..137% 137% 137% .121% 121% 121% .123 122% 122% . 49% 49 Vi 49% . 96% 96% 96% .122 121% 122 . 67% 66% 67% 154% 152% 154% 31% 31 ' 31 Is no biliousness in WHEN WE DO A THING The army oflice will give no Information further than this bulletin, but it is believed here that this is the beginning of the general attack on the Russian main army. Chicago Labor Leaders Make Confident Announcement. "He who by his trade would rise; Must either bust or advertise." —From Poor ltlchard's Hayings. A m Sugar .. . Am Car & F . Am Ljco v . . Amal Copper . Atchisoa com . Atchison pfd . B. R. T  B. & O  Can Pacific .. Ches .fc Ohio . C. F. I  I Stcgmaicrs* BEER WE DO IT RIGHT CITY OFFICIALS FAIL. DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING. ANOTHER FOR WEINSEIMER. We have said that we will News Comes From Packers Declare to Mayor Harrison That Strike Is Already Broken and Refuse to Confer With Men—Another Committee Meeting. New York Labor Leader Again Indicted on Charge of Extortion. 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 General Kuropatkin Report* Japanese Advance to the Czar. New York, Aug. 27.—Further investigation by the district attorney into the charges of "graft" in connection with the building industry in this city resulted in another indictment being handed down by the grand jury against Philip Welnseimer, president of the Building Trades alliance. Like the former Indictment, the one handed down yesterday charged Weinsefmer with extortion. London. St. Petersburg, Aug. 27. — Emperor Nicholas has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatkin: Chicago, Aug. 27.—The labor leaders announce that in all probability the strike will be settled peaceably before Wednesday of next week. They decline to explain tho cause of their belief, but are positive in their statements that the strike will uiDt be called off. Erie  Ill Central .. L. & M  Mjst St Ry . M. K. & T. ... Mo Pacific .. N. Y. Central Norf & West . St. Paj'» .. .. Ont & West . Pennsy'vania .. Peo Gas .. Reading .. Rock Island .. So Pacific .. So Rwy com . T. C. & I. ... Texas Pacific . Union Pacific . U. S. Leather . U. S. Steel . U. S. pM Wabash .. ... "On Aug. 24 a Japanese battalion delivered an attack in the valley of Sundakhya from Tantziaputzy. The Japanese advance was checked at 3 p. in. at Laodintau by a Russian company, live men of which were wounded. The beer that makes you bilious is what we call a j» "green or young beer"—it is C [ a beer that is marketed too jD soon—insufficiently aged. Stegmaiers' Beer is stor! [ ed for months in refrigher- J D ated rooms—we keep it there \ [ in glass enamel-lined tanks ; [ until it is properly aged; of '! course this adds to the cost S [ of the brewing; otherwise we 11 could sell it as cheap as the ! [ "other fellow." A to | J the brewery will convince C i you as to the above statei! ment. will prove it. NO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT All our 50c Waists now 37ic "The same day two Russian companies successfully resisted the advance of the enemy in superior force at Sunolnpu, where the Japanese suspended operations when our re-eufoy-oments arrived. The Russian losses were one officer wounded and fifty-three men killed or wounded. President Donheliy of the Butchers' union has called all the members of the butchers' executive board to meet in this city next Wednesday. All our 75c Waists now 50c The new complainant against the labor leader is Charles Tucker, a plumbing contractor of 48 University place. Tucker charged that he gave Weinseimer $400 for calling off a strike on a job Tucker had contracted to complete in Brooklyn. The district attorney submitted as evidence a check made out by Tucker and indorsed by Weinseimcr.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 - All our $3.00 Waists now - 75c 98c 1 $1.15 $1.25 $1.48 $1.75 $1.98 The conference of the city council committee appointed earlier in the week to attempt a settlement of the stockyards strike with the parties to the dispute resulted in nothing. The strike leaders appeared before the committee and stated their side of the case. They did not suggest to the nldermanlc committee that it make any overtures to the packers, but simply gave their side of the case. Japanese Minister in Lon- "On the evening of Aug. 24 the Japanese, having repulsed our outposts, occupied the heights to the southeast of Liandlansiun and proceeded to construct earthworks and intreuchinents on the heights. don Has No Word. When Weinseimer was informed that a second Indictment had been found against liini lie lost all the bravado he had displayed since the beginning of the labor troubles. J Stegmaier Brewing Co | NEW 'PHONE MS J "At 5:45 a. m. on Aug. 25 one of the enemy's batteries opened Are on the village of Kofyntsa. A Russian battery returned the Are successfully, notwithstanding the considerable distance of the Japanese guns, and silenced the latter, compelling the gunners to take to cover. PEOPLE S STORE, The representatives of the packers, T. J. Connors, Edward Tilden, Thomas L. Wilson and J. E. Maurer, then appeared before the committee and after a session that lasted three hours Mayor Harrison said: LAND BATTLE ALL ALONG THE LINE The first indictment was on complaint of George Essig, a plumber, who Hlleges he paid Weinseimer $2,700. Senator Hoar's Condition PITTSTON, PENN'A. ALWAYS the cheapest Worcester, Mass., Aug. 27.—Senator Hoar was slightly weaker today, but there is no material change in his condition. 15 South Main Street, PIttston. The Building Trades Employers' association is advertising throughout the country for men to take the places of the strikers and say they are getting all the skilled laborers they want. They say that within two weeks they will have all their jobs manned, but that assertion is laughed at by the labor leaders. No Trading Stamp Prices Here. "Since the morning of Aug. 25 a force of the enemy, consisting of one brigade of infantry, with four batteries, lias marched through the Snndakhya valley and repulsed two companies of our troops. In advancing down the valley one company of the Japanese advance guard came under the lire of our battery, apparently suffering heavy loss, and was forced to retire. Nothing to Arbitrate. "The packers have said just what they sitid before—that they are running their plants and have nothing to arbitrate and that there is no reason why they should confer with the men." "Then it is all Off?" Parlor Car Between Chicago and Oma Best Flour Best Groceries Best Shoes At Lowest Prices ha via. the North-Western Line. BRENNAN & ROBERTS Price List. 200,000 Japanese Engaged In addition to its already remarkably complete train service between Chicago, Council Bluffs and Omaha, the North-Western Line has inaugurated elegantly equipped parlor car service through to Omaha without change, leaving Chicago 10:15 a. m. daily, arriving Omaha 11:40 p. m. Buffet, smoking and library car on this train also opened to parlor car passengers. Other fast trains leave Chicago 7 p. m., 8 p. m. and 11 p. m. daily over the only double track railway between Chicago and ine Missouri river. Information and tickets can he secured from your home agent or address A. Q. Tallant, genera! agent 504 Smithfleid street, Pittsburg, Pa. 16A15 and Fighting Has Con- "That is about what it amounts to. BASEBALL. Best Patent Flour . .. .$5.50 tlnued for Days. "We heard review of the entire strike trouble," continued the mayor, "and the puckers suy that in every community except Chicago and Omaha the strike is practically over, and they claim that with 75 per cent of the men they employed in Chicago before the strike they are now turning out 1)2 per cent of their normal output." Results of Qames In National, American and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAT I-EAGUE. At Pittsburg—Philadelphia, 6; Pittsburg, 2. Oronln, Dooln; Lynch, Phelps. At Chicago—New York. 0: Chicago, S. Elliott. Warner; Brown, Kling. At St. Louis—Boston. 2; St. Louis, C. Willis, Marshal); Nichols, Grady. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. L. P.P. Now York 77 31 .713 St. Louis.. 60 52 .538 Chicago... 65 43 .602 Boston.... 43 70 .381 Cincinnati 04 47 .577 Brooklyn. 38 71 .349 Pittsburg. 62 46 .574 Phila phia 31 80 . 278 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Boston—Chicago. 1; Boston, 3. Smith, Mc Far kind; Gibson. Criger. At Washington—Cleveland. 1; Washington, 0. Patton. Klttridge: Joss, Bemis. At New York—St. Loul»,"T; New York, 3. Howell, O'Connor; Chtsbro, Clarkson, Kletnow. At Philadelphia—Detroit, 4; Philadelphia, 7. Mullon, Beville; Bender, Powers. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. t.. P.C. New York 64 40 .615 Cleveland. 68 46 .558 Boston.... S3 43 .602 Detroit.... 47 59 .443 Chicago... 64 46 .582 St. Louis.. 4tD 02 .392 Phlla'phia 59 44 .578 Wash'ton. 24 81 229 EASTERN LEAGUE. At Jersey City—Buffalo, 0; Ji rsey City, 3. Jones. McAllister; Eason, O'Neil. At Newark—Montreal, 2; Newark, 4. Pappalau. Gibson; Hestorfer, Shea. At Baltimore—Toronto, 5; Baltimore, 8. Fnulkner. Fuller; Wiltse, Byers. At Providence—Rochester. 2; Providence, 10. Sehultz, Sommers; Callahan, Thomas. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W Lt P C p Baltimore 61 37 .622 Toronto... 62 54 .491 Buffalo.... 61 39 .010 Montreal.. 47 50 . 485 Jersey C'y 39 43 .578 Provfence 41 58 .414 Newark... 55 45 . 550 Rochester. 26 76 . 256 Potatoes, per bushel 80 Meal and chop 1.20 Do not pay high prices 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. Lon '.on, Aug 27.—The ccrres'pondent of 11:e Evening Standard at Tien Tsin sends a 3pecial as follows: "I have ?ood reason to believe, from private information that I have received that the Japanese have effected an entrance to Port Arthur and that the fall of the fortress is, consequently, virtually accomplished, but the Japanese will not make any announcement until all the fighting is ended. The entrance was made by way of the Itueahan forts. The Japanese occupied Peiynshan and the parade ground within the forts at uawn on Aug. 24, from which they swept the citv with unceasing tire throughout the day. The losses were heavy but the courage of the Japanese was, undaunted." Baron Hayashi, the Japapese minister here, says he has received no confirmation of the report. The publication of the dispatch caused great excitement. Newsboys rushed through the streets waving posters with the heading ir. largS type, "Fall of Port Arthur." "On the morning of Aug. 25 the enemy placed in position two batteries in front of Llandlansjan and bombarded our advance post position. After a brisk exchange of fire the enemy's infantry appeared from Erbakhe, moving in the direction of Kuminsa. In the artillery duel which ensued at this point our batteries quickly silenced the Japanese guns. Corn and cracked corn 1.20 Bran-«nd middlings 1.20 Hay, long and cut 85 3 bundles straw 25 Evans' Success, bbl $5.25 Butterflv.bbl $5.25 Seal, bbl $5.25 New Gould $5.25 After the meeting with the packers had adjourned President Donnelly of the Butchers' union and other labor leaders called upon the committee and were Informed that the meeting with the packers had resulted In nothing. President Donnelly expressed regret, but the others left the city hull without saying anything. Dairy Butter  20 Full cream cheese  Lard, pure .. "About 11 o'clock in the morning our advance post was ordered to retire on the main position, and the Japanese infantry occupied the wooded heights west of Kamlnsa, near Tassintun. Tobacco, all kinds 38 Quart root beer bottles 80 Pint root beer bottles 65 Sale on Low Shoes $50 California and Return, Personally Conducted. Onions, per peck 40 The only place to buy your groceries la at Still going on. Call and we will give yon some bargains that you are sure to buy. See our windows. "Toward noon Japanese guns were observed near Erbakhe. with about a division of infantry. Four batteries were seen to be concentrated between Kaminsa and Ivatassi. It wits decided that the aldermanic committee should assemble at 10 o'clock on Monday to meet the representatives of the strikers. Special trains from Chicago to S|n 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 Limited, solid through train every day in the year. Less than three days enroute. Low rates from all points. Wfite for itineraries of special trains and full information to A. Q. Tallant, 504 Smithfleld St., Pittsburg, Pa. 12Jy30 BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Child's Oxfords, were 75c and $100, now 50c Girls' Oxfords, were $1 and $1.25, now 75c Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.25 "About 2 o'clock in the afternoon n Japanese mountain battery wliieb was advancing along a ridge toward Tassintun was held up by the lire of our guns and was prevented from occupying the position held by another battery; which was silenced after suffering heavy loss. 8even Dead In Belgium Oil Fire. 43 North Main St. Next to Eagle Hotel. Antwerp, Belgium, Aug. 27.—The oil tanks at lloboken, three miles from here, containing about 20.500,000 gallons of petroleum, have been destroyed, together with all the sheds, wagons and paraphernalia. The lire started at the Russian company's tanks through the ignition of escaping gns, and the flames quickly spread to the Standard Oil company's tanks. A high wind fanned the tire. Seven workmen perished in the tire, and only two out of forty tanks escaped. The loss is estimated at $1,250,000. W^rury's prices. now Ladies' Oxfords, were $1.50, a bargain $1.10 Men's Oxfords, while they last, were $1.50, now $1.00 Others too numerous to mention. 75c Rome Aug. 27.—A dispatch to the Italia Militaire from New Chwang says that, the rain having ceased, it was decided at a council of Japanese generals, to begin activo operations on the morning of Aug. 24. The Japaneie forces were then situated as follow.: Five divisions, under Kuroki, on the right; three divisions, under Oku, on the left. The total number of men w«.:D 200,000. The operations on the 24t.i were only preliminary. The next morning a general battle commenced and was renewed on the 26th. The details ar-i unknown, but at the time of sending the dispatch, the corresponuent say?, the prospects favored the Japanese, as Kuroki seemed to have succeeded in partially turning the Russian left. "At 3 o'clock in the afternoon large bodies of the enemy were observed constructing intrenchments on the heights south of Sanpu, and at 4 o'clock a Japanese mountain battery appeared on the heights west of Kamlnsa, but was obliged to retire. Honest Weight, Honeat Goods, Is our Motto. 19 lbs. Gr. Sugar .$1.00 20 lbs. A. Sugar $1.00 Evans Bros. 21 lbs. Br. Sugar $1.00 "At 5 p. m. a Japanese force of at least two divisions of infantry was advancing against the Russian positions at Liaiuliansian. Government Officials In Rebels' Hands. Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... Apples, per bushel... Tomatoes, per basket. . .60c ..25c ..60c ..25c Buenos Ay res, Aug. 27.—The Paraguayan revolutionists have seized a train containing stores and which had a number of government officials on board. Two hundred and fifty citizens of the Argentine Republic are returning from Paraguay under diplomatic protection. The Paraguayan deputy, Sonor Soler, who Is seeking the recognition of the revolutionists as belligerents, Is acquiring a arms and other munitions of war from manufacturers in this republic. Mexico's Wealthiest Man Coming- World's Fair Excursions. Austin. Tex., Aug. 27.—The wealtliliijt man in Mexico and oue of the wealtnlest on the American continent is General Luis Terrazas, governor of the state of Clilhuahua, which borders on the western and southwestern part of Texas. He has been granted a four months' leave of absence, and it is said that he will make an extended visit to the United States. The wealth of General Terrazas is conservatively estimated at $150,000,000 in gold, but it may be many millions in excess of that Low rate ten day coach excursions via Pennsylvania railroad August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Rate $17 from Wllkeabarre. leaves Wilkesbarre at 10:35 a. m., connecting with special train from NeD; York arriving St. Louis 4:15 p. m. next day. 44 and 46 South Main St. "Further reports of the engagement have not yet been received." Del. Co. Butter. Pure Lard  Pail Lard  Cooking Butter. 21c For WEDDINGS ClftMfArft ! For FUNERALS i Russian Ships Being Repaired. 10c Vladivostok, Aug. 27.—Repairs on the cruisers Rossla and Gromoboi are proceeding with feverish haste, and It is believed that the vessels will soou be ready to resume operations at sea, strengthened both in defensive power and by their experience in the recent battle with Vice Admiral Kamimura's ships. ,11c 12ic Just what you want "in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do much for you at a reasonable prioe. (new phone) J.B-CMPENTER. eieter st. eietei bom M-till-Aug-31 Full Cream Cheese 11c Lon Ion. Aug. 27.—Lloyd's agent at Nyborg, Denmark, reports that one Russian cruiser and two destroyers, headed northward, passed there to- A large Quantity or old newspapers remain on h&nd at the Gazette office. Those wishing paper to iay under carpets, etc., can have two large bundles tor five cents. tL Sweitzer Cheese 15c Brick Cheese 13c Chipped Beef 12c, 15c, 25c Glass Chipped Ham 15c Frederick's Statue 8hipped, amount. A FEW OF OUR St. Petersburg, Aug. 27.—General Kuropatkin, commander of the Russian forces in the neighborhood of Llao Yang, in a late report to the government, received this evening, bays He Japanese renewed the battle all along the line today. day. Berlin, Aug. 27.—Professor Uplines' statue of Frederick the Great, to be presented to the United States by Emperor William and which has been standing all summer in the sculptor's garden, has been packed and shipped to Hamburg. It will be forwarded to America by one of the Hamburg-American line steamers, consigned to Ambassador von Sternburg. Showman Sells Paralyzed. Ham Loaf  Yeal Loaf  Chicken Loaf  Potted Tongue.. .... 10c .... 10c ....10c ....10c MANY SPECIALS To Abandon Assaults on Port Arthur. Columbus, O., Aug. 27.—Peter Sells, the well known showman, has suffered a stroke of paralysis. It seemed slight at first, but soon affected his speech, and lie falls to recognize bis daughter and other members of the household. His physicians regard his condition as critical. He is fifty-seven years old. Paris, Aug. 27.—The Tokyo correspondent of the Matin declares that the Japanese minister of war has confidentially informed his colleagues that there is bo hop# of taking Port Arthur by direct assault and that long operations will be necessary. Therefore, the minister has ordered Field Marshal Oyama to avoid attacks entailing heavy losses. This, the correspondent says, has been concealed from the public.Campbell, Rozelle & We are cleaning out the entire stock of summer goods. The prices will do it. Potted Ham. William Drury, 10c Copenhagen, Aug. 27.—The Russian converted cruiser Terik and the torpedo boat destroyers Propchny and Visny passed through the Great Belt today, the Terik going to the Red Sea. The destroyers will probably return to Lisbon. Webster 1 lot ladies' white lawn and colored shirt waist, all that sold for 50c, 75c and $1.00; your choice 25o. Ladios'Wrappers, nicely trimmed with braid over shoulders, and deep flounce, the 98o kind; Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, Massacre of "Foreign Devils" Urged. Johannesburg, Aug. 27.—Hear Admiral Chadwick and other officers of the United State* south Atlantic squadron are the guests here of Lord Milner, British high commissioner for South Africa. A banquet was given the officers at the Atheneum club. Chadwick Lord Milner's Guest. London, Aug. 27.—TUe Tientsin correspondent of the Standard says that placards have been discovered at Tstnanfu, in the province of Shangtung, urging the massacre of "foreign devils after the seventh moon," and that native Christians are fleeing. 19 lbs. Sugar  Best Dairy Butter  4 doz. Sweet Pickles  1.00 .21 .25 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Warehouse on Charles Street. St. Petersburg, Aug. 27.—General Kuropatkin reports that the Russian casualties in • the battle with Japanese at Liau-Dian-Shan yesterday were over 1,000. Tlte Japanese are reported to have 24 guns out of action. Another British Ship Stopped. Sour Pickles, per doz 10 Slioed Boiled Ham, per glass .15 Chip Beef, per glass, 15c and 25c yours for. 50c 1 lot ladies' Kimonas, 50c kind; London, Aug. 27.—The correspondent of the Morning Leader at Lisbon says that the British steamer Lisbon, which has arrived there, reports that she was stopped by a Russian cruiser in the bay of Biscay. T. A. DURKIN. 35c now 1 lot ladies' 18e Ribbed Vests, nicely trimmed with dee]) lace at neck and sleeves, and silk tape; Death of a Centenarian. Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs. .25 Earth Shaken In Mexico. Akron, O., Aug. 27—Dr. Charles F. H. Wilgohs, aged 100 years and 8 months, has died here. He was of remarkable mental and physical vitality until a week ago and was able to walk for miles. Ho was born in Denmark in 1803. Rice* 3 and 5 lbs 25 Pint Mason Jars, per doz... .45 Quart Mason Jars, per doz.. .50 2 quart Mason Jars, per doz. .65 Jelly Glasses, per doz 25 Fine Brick and Limburger Cheese Fresh Vegetables every morning. Bai-tel'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 stool, per pk .20 Pure Eye 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 Im'd and Domestic "Wines & Gins Mineral or Table Waters. Tokyo. Aug. 2T.—General Kuroki's army division began n concerted attackon General Kuropatkin's position east of Liao.vang oil Thursday. The Japanese columns assaulted the Intrenched position facing Anping, southeast of Liaoyang, and the battle extended northerly to the Tal river. City of Mexico, Aug. 27.—A violent earthquake is reported from San Martin, In the stute of Oaxaca. The shock was accompanied by deafening subterranean rumblings. There was great alarm for ft time, but no serious damage was done. here for.. 1 lot 39c and 50c Corsets; sale price 19c 1 lot best cotton batts, about 10 cases, worth 10c; for few a days 5e 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 Cosmopoli- 10c Battleship Louisiana Launched, Newport News, Va, Aug. 27.—The battleship Ix)uifiana was successfully launched at 10:07 this morning at the plant of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Governor Heard, of Louisiana, and man/ prominent re.v'dents of that state were present. iv'iss Lalande, of New Orleans, christened the ship. Aged Princeton Professor Dead. Three Women on Populist Ticket. Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 27.— The state convention of the People's party nominated a complete ticket, headed by Judge Frank W. Owens of Luke county for governor. Three women were named for state offices. Newport, R. I., Aug. 27.—Professor Charles W. Shields of Princeton college is dead of heart failure at Muenchlnger King cottage. Professor Shields, who was a noted theologian, was born in 1825. A dispatch from General Kuroki's army in the field, dated Friday morning, announces that the Japanese captured several strategic points and that a general attack on Anping and the positions lying northeast of Liaoyang was in progress. The Japanese arms had been successful on Thursday night. We Give Red Star Trading Stamps and Full Weights Guaranteed. Landis at Oyster Bay. Oyst Bay, Aug. 27.—Representative Landis, of Indiana,- told the Preside?!., today about the' political situation in the Hoosier state. Landis told the president that there is no fear of ihe Republicans in Inuiana experiencing panicky conditions as reported.Atlantic City Life Guard Drowns. LEGAL NOTICES. Shovel Works Badly Damaged. Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 27.-A1 Davis, one of the oldest life guards on the beach here, was drowned after having rescued n bather off the foot of Virginia avenue. tan Paper patterns, all 10c 1 lot Matting, 18c yard, while it lasts Ho Lieutenant General Baron Nishi, commanding the Second army division attached to General Kuroki's command; carried the hills directly east of Anping on Thursday night and successfully placed several field batteries in position on General Kuropatkin's center. The Second regiment of Imperial feuards, under General Buron Hasegu- Plttsburg, Aug. 27.—An estimated loss of $50,000 resulted from a fire In the warehouse of the Hussy-Binns Shovel works at Charlerol. By hard work the main plant was saved. T. A. DURKIN. 46 S. Main St Both 'phones. Corner Dock Street. TfSTATE OF ELLEN KERN. iiATE OF •C Exeter Borough, defeased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned. all iDersons indebted tosaid estate are requested to moke payment, and those 'having claims or demands to present the Hame without delay, to ~ 6EBTBODE K. DAVIS. W. I. H1BB8. m MAGNET Sharp's Market See the Display of Chinaware At Lewis's jewelry store—the finest ever. N. Main opp. William St. Bicycles and machinery repaired properly. Jas. Burke, No. 17 8. Main fetreet. Jylltf Will ba just loaded down for the next few weeks with all the necessaries for the canning season. aa7.s3.10,17,34,01.8 Executors. Subscribe for the Gazette. 87 B. Main 8t, Pittaton.