Pittston Gazette

              / 1 THE HOME PAPER, VACATIONS. " For the People of Plttiton and Vicinity. forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eaanrn Pennsylvania. Fair and cooler tonight and Saturday; brisk northwesterly winds. ALL THE HOME NEWS. 55th YEAR. P1TTST0N, PA., F! AY, SEPTEM R 30, 1904.  TWO CENTS A COPY. 1 Q T) A VU FORTY CENTS A MONTH. ( O rAuJCiO. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850. I DAILY EST. RT THGO. HART 1882. SENATOR HOAR DEAD wura'flteqi no was next scrst  • gress as it representative and served In the Forty-first, Forty■-second, Forty-third and Forty-fourth congresses. Since 1877 he hits heeu United States senator. PAYNE'S STATE . IS CRITIAL JAPS TAKE TAI PASS jmperor. but tl-.e pre.-.s is informed Uy ihc general staff that ::11 indications point to the news being correct. [ THE j jONLYj I WAY Our Business It is believed the ltussians abandoned 'i n pass without serious resistance. Several other passes of the Ta range eastward of llcntslaputze, twenty miles southeast of Muk/len, are also in the hands of the Japanese. Senior Senator From Massachusetts Succumbs to Protracted .Illness. Has grown great by selling Good Goods and Selling Them Cheap, and every article just as represented. Spacc will not permit prices in everything, but just a few to show you that you can save money by trading here. Kuroki's Vanguard Toward Hun Pv .it of oAe .1. . t lie was chosen regfcftt of th£ Smithsonian institute in 1880. He was'archaeologist of the American Antiquarian society and for many was an overseer of Harvard colleD?r He was also prominent In Unitarian (dtries. Hovering Between Life and Death. l'ort Arthur is more isolated tlian £ver, and the only news from that place comes by way of Vladivostok. It contains, however, the hopeful intimation that the garrison is confident of being able to hold out until the first of the year. VERY WEAK THIS MORNING RUSSIA O SUFFER SEVERELY A LONG, HONORABLE CAREER Me was married in 1853, ills wife dy- Iiir within a few years, leaving two children, Rfjckwopd and Mary. The senator married ugaln In 1802, his second wife dying in Washington last winter without Issue His Physicians Fear That the Worse Over Half a Century Passed In Legislative Councils of State and Nation. A United States Senator Since 1877. Wonderful Vitality Shown In Struggle With Disease. 2 to get the best beer on the J market today is to INSIST » on getting | Stegmaier's 2 Brewed and bottled right J here at home for half a cen? turv and pronounced by •? connoisseurs to be the 5 choicest and most palatable £ infusion of Hops and Malt J that scientific brewing has 2 produced. Is not its popu$ larity a Proof of its superior y quality ? Order case sent 2 home today. ; Stegmaier Brewing Co 100 pairs 10-4 White. Grey and Tan Blankets with fancy borders. General Kuropatkin Roported to Have Laid Mines South of the City—Appointment of New Head For Manchurian Army Rumored In 8t. Petersburg—Port Arthur Can Hold Out. May Come at Any Moment—His AT 49c A PAII? Russian Gunboat Sighted. Illness is Attributed to Overwork Women's Fleece Lined Vests and rants, extra heavy weight, FOR 19c EACH Ladies' flannelette Night Gowns, good quality flannel and full size, FOR 50c EACH Children's Flannelette Sleeping Garments, all sizes. Hellingham. Wash., Sept. HO.—Mem- Members of the crew of the Pacific Packing and Navigation company's tug C. (J. Cherry, Just arrived in port from Alaska' report sighting a Kusslnn gunboat. A heavy storm prevailed during the second day out from Nvlshakl, and In the evening the captain of the Cherry decided it was best to tie up for the night rather than run the risk of being beached In the uncertain waters. When I nimak pass was reached anchor was dropped. The ltusslan gunboat was anchored in the same pass not half a mile from the Cherry and was plainly visible to the crew of the American vessel. The ltusslans seemed to take no notice of the boat. The Funeral Arrangements. Relatives have been Summoned The funeral services over the remains of Senator Hoar will be held in Worcester, Mans.. Sept. 80.—George Frisbio Hoar, senior fcnite-'.l States senator from Massachusetts, died at his home In this city at 1:3."i o'clock this morning. Washington, Sept. 30.—Postmaster General Payne is hovering between life and death. His condition this morning was extremely critical and t.he physicians fear that the worst may come at any momeni, owing to the weakened state of the patient's condition. Mr. Payne has been unable to retain any appreciable amount of nourishment and his heart action is feeble and irregular. After a consultation between Drs. Magruder, Rixey and Grayson, the following bulletin was issued this morning: "The postmaster general had a very restless night and is very weak. His condition is serious. He is resting quietly at present and is free from pain." So serious was his condition last night that Dr. Magruder remained with him all night. Mr. Payne's illness is attributed to overwork.' His wile is with him constantly. His only sSstfec. Mrs. W. S. Cameron, of Jamestown?"N'. V., and his niece, Miss Uwww* .Tones, of Milwaukie, have been summoned. Mukden, Sept. i!0.—Hospital details have returned here with large detachments of wounded and the news that the Church of the Nativity, this city, Monday next at 2:.°.0 p. m. It is probable that Kev. "Edward Everitt Halo, first pastor of tlte church, of which the deceased was a life-long member, will officiate. The body will be buried beside that of his wife, who died last December, in the family lot at Concord, Mass. FOR 25c EACH Children's Eiderdown Coats, in all color nicely trimmed. FROM 75c UP Infants' Wool Basques General Kuroki's vanguard has again captured Tai pass on the southeast. A dispatch bearer on a spent horse came In late last night with the information that early in the morning the enemy moved in force from the pass toward the Ilun. pushing back several sotnlas of Cossacks and disabling two horse batteries. The Japanese at daybreak were well #n their way to the river, with a front of eighteen miles distributed from pass to pass among the It evidently \*as the intent of the column advancing from Tai pass to connect with the division marching northwest along tho Sliutsu's west bank toward Yingpau and to rel.v for support on the infantry battalions of the Imperial bodyguards reported to have crossed the Hun fifty miles east of the city. The end followed a period of unconsciousness that had continued since FOR 19c EACH Men's Extra Heavy Blue Denim Overalls, FOR 45c A PAIR. The Browns are Here in all the new shapes of the S'choble hat, at todies' Heavy Grey Wool Ulnlerwciir VestH iind Piitits, FOR 98c A SUIT, We are showing the latest novelties in Dress Goods and Dress Skirts for Fall and Winter Guns and ammunition at Krise's CORCORAN BROTtrKRS, Mines South of Mukden Harbin. Sept. 80. Advices from Mukden are that General Kuropatkin has mined the ground south of that city and is concentrating his front so as to be ready for a rapid retreat. All kinds of stoves and heaters repaired by Ash. wear. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 9 I JI NEW»THONE 6462 P1TTST0N, PENN'A. PEOPLE'S STORE, St. Petersburg, Sept. 30.—An official dispatch received today states that a general assault was made on the defenses of Port Arthur from Sept. 20 to 2G, but they were every- New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 15 South Muin Street, Pitts ton. The taking of Tai puss was accomplished by the enemy without great apparent Ions, but the llusshuis suffered severely. In the pass was an artillery regiment with gnus heavier than those used by General Knropatkin's batteries elsewhere along the New York, Sept. 30, 1904. High. Low. Close. 132 131% 131 Ms 23% 23 y4 23% 27 Vi 26% 27% Am Sugar ,. Am Car & F. Later—(At noon Dr. Magnuler stated that Mr. Payne's condition had shown a slight improvement during the past two hours. 7? GROCERIES Vladivostok, Sept. 30.—The Danish commander of a lightship near the Bouxire islands reports that the Russian torpedo boat Rochltelnl, which the Japanese took from Cheefoo, for the purpose of taking it to Bouxire, sank near the "islands. Before sinking the powder magazines exploded and 30 Japanese perished. where repulsed SENATOR 1 TO Alt Am Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com Atchison pfd B. K. T. .. B. & O. .. . early Tuesday and came so gently that only the attending physicians wenaware of the exact moment of dissolution.oN% 83% 101 68 82 % 100% 58% 83% 101 JURY HAS BEEN EMPANELED Wholesale and Retail A) \ jm-A ' V. *W?, CJk hmfar C v j JB& § 57 % 90% 131 44 ft 50% 57% The attending physicians despaired of tlio senator's life six weeks ago, but such wtis the vitality exhibited by their distinguished patient that even tlie.v were surprised, and the public was at times led to cherish a faith In an ultimate reeovcry. On Sunday last, however, all hope was abandoned after a last Unsuccessful attempt to administer medicine and nourishment. During the last hours there was not a movement of the body, and only a scarcely perceptible pulse evidenced the final struggle. 89% 90% At Cut Prices tr: :  Notice our window display of Flour Pots. All sizes and prices. Can Pacific Ches fit Ohio C. F. I. .. Erie  130% 44% 34% 31% 139 130% 44% 35% 31 % Remains of Foreigner Shot in Wyom ing Viewed This Morning—Wil Rome, Sept, 30.—The Agenzia Lehera has a dispatch from Mukden, reporting that a battle about ,that place began yesterday evening. The Japanese opened the hostilities by delivering five distinct attacks at as many points along the Russian front and 35% liams Admitted to Bail. Ill Central . L. & N. .. Manhattan . Met St Ry . M. K. & T. Mo Pacific Norf & West 14«D% 127% 140% 126% 154% The remains of John Banka. the foreigner who was shot in Wyoming Wednesday eyening and died yesterday at the hospital, were viewed this moaning at the hospital by a coroner's jury and later removed by Undertaker Townend to Wyoming. When coroner Berge was notified of the death he deputized Alderman Barrett to empanel a jury; which the fol« lowing will sit: Thomas Minea, Cornelius Evans, Edward' Messfek, Mar tin Burke, Charles E. Howell and Alderman Barrett. After viewing the remains the jury decided to meet next Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the office of Alderman Barrett, where the inquest .will be held. 126% 154% 154% 121% 49 120% 49 121% 49 97% 69% IF A TIP IN CASH Call and inspect our second floor, and you will find that is the place to buy Enamehvare, Tinware, Oil Clotli and Linoleum. Our stock is large and tho prices are O. K. flank 98% 97% 68% 69% is welcome, a tip that means cash for all who act on it, should be also welcome. STUBBORN FIRE IN NEW YORK St. Paul .. Ont & West 160% 158% 34% 131% 102% 68% 160% 35% 132% 102% 68% You must cash an opportunity to make it of any use to you, and our store is the spot of spots to carry on this profitable business, because we offer a forest of chances for value seekers, etc. Great Quantities of Ammonia in Burn inrj Buildings. There were present at the bedside when death came the senator's son. General Hock wood Hoar; his daughter, Miiry Hour, avDd LDr. Warraa It. Oilman, wlio for weeks has been In almost constant attendance upon the Peo Gas .. Reading ... .. Rock Island .. So Pacific .. So Rwy com . T. C. & I. . Texas Pacific . Union Pacific . U. S. Leather U. S. Steel .. Pennsylvania 132% 103% 6,a% New York, Sept. 30.—Twenty firemen were overcome by ammonia fumes and a doaen others- aflVcled at a lire which this morning destroyed the Raines Law Hotel and the Cudahy Packing Co.'s irtant. on West Fourteenth street. Three buildings were 28% 57% 27% 56% 277g For School Shoes, we are headquarters. We have the best on the market at $1.25 and $1.50 per pair. Every pair guaranteed to be as represented. GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS. east front. Those pieces were trained 011 the steep slope lending to the pass from the south, along which It was assumed the enemy must move to the attiH'U. Kurokt's men. however, drawing the the'field guns with a skeleton front, moved 011 the artii lery from eiist and west, swarming over rocky walls supposed to be Impregnable. The gunners of three Cossack horse batteries recently arrived 57% 33 48 31% senator 33% 48 % 31% 103 32% 47% 31% 101% 17% 71% 4-1% An Illness of Several Months BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Senator Hoar had been in ill health since last winter, ami even when attending the sessions of the senate he was obliged to exorcise extreme care lest Ills exertions should overcome him. AI tlmt time lie was troubled with lnhlhago, and the death of his wife In Washington proved such a blow that he never recovered entirely from Its depressing effects. He had HulYered from malaria at times while in Washington, ami lie occasionally remarked to his friends that this trouble was his greatest enemy at the 102% 9% 18% 74% 42% gutted. The fire started at midnight. Owing to Jhe large quantities of soft coal in the cellar and the inability of the firemen to enter the buildings 9% This morning, Justice of the Peace Richard Williams, who is charged with shooting Ban lea, was taken hefore Judge Halsey, in court, and the Judge, after hearing the testimony of witnesses, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of $2,000, which was promptly furnished. So great is the regard entertained for Williams at his home in Wyoming that it was stated by his friendsjhe could have secured $100,000 bail if necessary. Williams admitted before the court that he fired his revolver at Banlta, but sp:d that, he did so in self-defense, believing that, his life was in imminent danger.42 North Main St. Next to Eacle Hotel 18% 74% 42% IT. S. Steel pfd Wabash .. wlrury's PRICES. One quart Fruit Jars are scarce, but we have plenty. on account of ammonia fumes, the fire was still burning at noon. Twenty thousand gallons of ammonia were stored in a tank in one of the burned General Market#. New York, Sept 29. FEED—Irregular; spring bran, liy.tt; middiinssx$20.85; city. $22a27»' to strengthen the garrison saw the enemy's Infantry scaling the cliffs and opened a brisk lire on the climbers. A pause in the upward movement of the riflemen was made, and in a few minutes Japanese batteries, masked by slight elevations beyond the bottom of the side slopes, attempted to shell the Evans Bros. HAY-Dull choice. Hi!Vic. shipping. 07 4 c.; good Honest Weight. Honest Goods, is our Motto. BASEBALL IIOPS—Firm; state, common to choice 1004, 29a3tic.; 1903. 27a35c.; olds, 14al8c. .Pacific coast, 190-1, 27a,'12c.; 19(13. 2tia3lc. olds. MalSe. Chop and Meal... Corn and Cr. Corn Bran and Midds.. Oats, per bu  No. 1 Timothy flay Cut Hay  Bale Straw  $1.25 Results of Games In the National and American Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At New York—Chicago. 7; Now York, 3. Wicker, KHng; Mathewson, Bowi+man. At Brooklyn—St. Louis. 3; Brooklyn, 0. .Nichols. Butler; Jones, BciU' ii At Philadelphia -CincliHum, delphia, 4 Harper, Street Roth. SI.25 $1.25 45c 44 and 46 South Main St, capital. His physicians advised him last win tor to keep us (pilot as possible, ty refrain from making Ions spooohos iviwl not to attoiul public PEEK— Steady; fomllv, $llall.50; moss. $S.50a9.60; beef hams, $24a25.50; packet, $10nll. 85c 85 c 70c borAe artillery PORK—Steady; family, clear. Iltnlti; mess, $13al3.50 $15X0; short A Fight at Close Quarters. functions. Uinler cover of their own nrtillory the .Taps- moved vapidly up the Cliffs and with cries of "Banzai!" sprang on the gunners with fixed bayonets. Desperate fighting at close quarters followed, in which the Japanese frorh their new position had the advantage. The horse batteries were thrown in confusion upon the field guns, and the garrison artillery, attacked simultaneously by the stronger infantry and dragoon forces from, the south slope, fell back In extreme disorder. riiila Toward tlie close of tlie last session nf congress lie was frequently absent from the senate ami remained at Ills hotel. POTATOES—Steady; I.ong Island. $1.50 al87; Jersey and southern, $1.40al.ti5; Jersey sweets, $1.50o2. Arbuckles'  Lion Coffee  Labob Coffee........ Club House  Perri Walla Tea  Lipton Teas  Good Mixed Tea  Early June Peas, 3 for 14c 14c 25c For WEDDINGS C|AU,Are 1 For FUNERALS r* £ Dtiggk'l)y Bl'TTEK Creamery, extras, per pound, 20"-4a21c.; firsts. lS'^aZO'sc.; seconds, 15a 18c.; thirds. 13aH',4c.; held, extras, 19Ha. 20c.; state dairy, tubs, extras, 19h19V4c.; Second game—Cincinnati, 3; Philadelphia, 1. Walker, Street; Sparks, Dopin. itofi 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, i«tsr at. mete* taio lie came to his home here soon after the adjournment, apparently recovered from the attack of lumbago. He was weak, however, an«l his physician lice, Dr. Warren II. Oilman, ml vised him to refrain during (he summer from any mental or,physical exertion In the hope that lie might regain ids {strength. He disregarded this injunction. however, on at least three occasions, ills love for old associations and Ids old friends overcoming considerations for himself. I,nte In May he attended the bicentennial celebration In the town of Sutton, Worcester county, and made a speech of more than half an hour's duration in tho open air. He was especially interested in this celebration, as one feature of it wan the dedication of a memorial tablet to General Hnftis Putnam on the site of Putnam's birthplace. 35 c STANDING OP THE CLUBS w. I. P ' CHEESE State, full cream, small, colored, fancy. 10c.; small, white, fancy, 10c.; good to prime, 9l,4a9!)4c.; poor to fair, Vfal 9V|C.; large, colored, fancy, 9%c.; good to prime, 9%n9Vse.; white, fancy. 9He.; good to prime. 9V4n9?DiC.; poor to fair, 7V4a9c. firsts, itoisc 50c 50c 30c New Yorkl04 41 Chicago... 87 57 Cincinnati S2 02 Pitt shun?. 80 til .717 St. Tamils. 71 71 .004 Brooklyn . 53 • fit 5W Boston 52 93 .507 rhlla'phln. 48 98 25,c AMKRICAN LEAOVK. At Detroit—New York, u; Detroit. 0 Powell. McMamis; Raymond, BevlMo. At St. Louis Philadelphia. 1; St. Louis, 0. Waddell. Slbrech; Moran, Sugden. Second game— Philadelphia, 1; St. Louis, G. Henley, Schreck; Oflade. 8ugdoh. At Cleveland—Boston, 1; Cleveland, 3 Young. Criger; Bornhard, Hernia. Per dozen 05c 25c l'GGS State, Pennsylvania and nearby, selected. white, extra fancy, . 28a30e. choice, 25a27c.; mixed, extra, 23a21c.; firsts, dirties, llaJ7'.jc. New Varrick Com, 3 for Per dozen !)5c 25c Gunners were cut down in the net of discharging their pieces, anCl the Hussion position whs taken before many of the enemy's shells hud fallen behind the breastworks. The concentrated (ire of ritics and cannon as the Russians retreated from the pass mowed down dozens in (lie rear and continued the general confusion. Most of the Co Diacks were bordering on panic when they wore rallied three miles above the pass for a more orderly retirement. The enemy did not pursue the retreating garrison, the northward move being made several hours after. New Tomatoes, 3 for Per dozen.... Special Sale FRESH FRUITS—Apples, Alexander, hand picked, per double head barrel, $1.75a 2.75; Wealthy, $1.50a2.2ti; Gravensteln. King and Duchess of Oldenburg, $1.50n2; Detroit, red, $1.50ul.75; Jonathan and Snow, $lal.75; Ben Davis, $1.25al.75; Baldwin. $1.25al.50; Twenty Ounce, *$1.25al.50; Maiden Blush, $1.26ul 75; Pound Sweet, $1.2Sal.T5; St. Dawrence, $1.25al.60; Blush Pippin, $l?5al.50; Hibstone Pippin, $la 1.25; Colvert. t)al.25; Codling, $1.25al.50; Fall Pippin, $1.50a2; Greening, $tal.50. 95c Sifted Peas, per can 12 ic At Chicago—Washington, 0; Chicago, Wolfe, Clarke; Smith. Sullivan. Per dozen... Canned Mushrooms Canned Shrimps... Lobster, per can.... $1.40 STANDING OF THE C LIT 158. w. h. v 25c 20c and 40c 25c ON W. L. P.C Watch it closely Underwear New; York 85 54 .612 Phlla'phl* 75- 03 . 543 Boston.,., 87 kti .60S St. Louis. 63 79 .144 Chicago... 84 59 .587 Detroit.... 57 83 .407 Cleveland. 77 63 . 554 Wush'tun. 34 106 .243 William Drury, I-iIVE POULTRY — Chickens, nearby per pound. 12c.; roosters, old, per pound, 8c.; turkeys, per pound, 12c.; pigeons, Grocery Price List. Leading Grocer of Wyo. Valley, We li ave just secured bv chance 200 dozen Ladies', Men's ami Children's Fall and Winter Underwear at low figures, in fact ho low that you would hardly believe it. However, wo pass those to you at the same ratos. You mast come and see. If you want underwear this winter you can't afford to miss this chance. Look at these figures. The goods are here now as represented, even better, but not for long. Infants' All Wool Shirts, silk trimmed and with pearl buttons, worth 50c and 75c; yours for. ,10c Ladies' heavv and medium fleece lined ribbed Vests, none worth less than 26c: a lot worth 50c and 75c; these for -.... liX — m • Higgins' Notification. 11-13 SOUTH MAIN ST. Y„ Sept. 30.—The programme for the notification of Lieutenant Governor Illggins and others of their nominations on Tuesday next has been agreed to. At \2 o'clock noon the visiting party will march from the Olean house to the home of the lieutenant governor and gather on the porch of his home, where the fiotiflcatlon will take place in the presence of his visiting friends and the townspeople. At the close a luncheon will be served by Mr. Illggins in his home to the members of the visiting party, and,at 2 o'clock the lirst mass meeting will be held. A second meeting Is to be held In the evening on the recreation grounds. AtnoQg the speakers at these meetings will be former Governor Frank S. Black, former Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, Senator t'hauncey M. Depow, Hon. M. Linn Bruce, Judge Julius 31. Mayer and Senator O. It. Malby. Olean, per pair, 15c DRESSED POn/rKY- -Turkeys, spring, dry picked,. plump breasted hens. 3 to 4 pounds each, per pound, 20a25c.; toms, 6 to 7 pounds, 18a20c.; average best run. 15a 16c.; spring chickens, Philadelphia. 7 to 8 pounds to pair, per pound, 21a23c.; mixed sizes, 17a 10c;; other Pennsylvania, ft to 8 pounds. IGalSc.; state and Pennsylvania, mixed sizes, 1 Salic. Warehouse on Charles Street, Mr. Iloar made an historical address, eulogizing GrttieraJ Putnam as one of the country's greatest men. lie spokfl clenrly and logically, but lie seemed feeble, and alter speaking a minute oi two he asked permission to cover bin bead ns a brisk, cool breeze was blow- Inn In his,face. lie left the speaker'* stand a? soon as bis speecb was tin- Ished and was driven directly to bin home hero. It .was remarked ut the time by those who heard him that it might he his last appearance in public. Canned Com 10c, 12£c, 15c B cans Peas 25c T. A. DURKIN. NEW-COMMANDER NAMED. 3 cans Pumpkin 25c 3 large cans Baked Beans. .. .35c Clam Chowder 10c and 20c Czar Said to Have Appointed Grand Duke Nicholas For Manchurian Post. Bartol's Bottled Beer, Ale and Porter, 2 doz. cases $1.00 Feed, per 100 lbs $1.20 Pabst Bottled Famous Milwaukee Beer, 2 do/, cases $1.20 Potatoes, fancy stock, per pk .20 Pure Rye Whiskey, full quart bottles 75c to $1.50 Chase Cfc Sanborn's Teas and Coffees, at 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. St. Petersburg. Sept.* 30.—The absence of tlif emperor, who has gone to Odessa, is causing an even greater dearth of official news from the front than has been experienced heretofore. DRESSED MEATS —Beef unchanged; city dressed veals sold at 7al2V£c. per pound, nnd a few as high as 13c.; country dressed at Call1,fcc.; grangers at 4a6o.; mutton slow at CaSVic. per pound; lambs steady at Salic.; country dressed hogs lirm at per pound for medium to light weights. Best Teas 50c Best Coffee 35c Old Holland Coffee Signature Tea, all kinds 50c Finest line of Brick, Limburger 25c It la reported that Grand puke Nicholas Nlcholaievitcb's commission as commander of the Manchurian armies has been made out, but the statement cannot be confirmed. The report was coupled with the revival of the rumor that Viceroy AlexelefT will return to 8t. Petersburg and become chancellor of the empire. The latter report Is not credited In the best informed circles, though It is admitted that the viceroy will probably return if Grand Duke Nicholas Is sent to the far east. and Sweitzer in town. Try our Clam Chowder at 10c and 20c can. It is fine. Last Public Appearance. A few weeks later Senator Hoat spoke at a special session of court, when eulogies were delivered on tht! life of Colonel K. H. Stoddard, a life, long friend of the senator, and he also made an Informal afternoon address at the English high schooLfon the occasion of the presentation to the city of some copies of Stuart's ".Portrait of Washington" by the Daughters of tho devolution. This was the senator's last appearance in public life. TATTLE-Supply fair; market slow; choice, |6.ii0B5.fi5; prime, J5.25a5.40; fair, $3.2.;Da3.75; veal calves, $7u7.60. Live Stock Markets. HOGS -Receipts light; market slow; prime heavy, $il.20a«i.2fD; mediums and heavy Yorkers, Jfi.25afl.30; light Yorkers, JS.SWaG; pigs. $5.SOnR.TO; roughs. J4.60a5.50. Campbell, Rozelle & 1 lot all wool ribbed Vests and Pants, cheap at $1.00; ou* low SHEEP AND LAMBS—Supply light; market slow; prime wethers, $4.250.4.40; common sheep, J1.50a2v spring lambs, $3.50aG. Webster ...•48o SALE NOW ON figures... Notice. Itnnlit of liin Rsterin. T. A. DURKIN. The annual meeting of the lot owners of the Pittston Cemetery Association for the election of trustees, etc., will be held at the office of Thomas B. Lancc and Co., Thursday evening, Oct. 6th, 1904, at 7:30 o'clock. "It is proper to respect nn office niw der the government," en Id the pntriotlc citizen, "even If you do not happen to approve of the man who holds it." 57 S. Main St, News has been received here from Mukden to the effect that the Japanese have at last begun the offensive. Thej have captured Tn pass and are pressing on General ICuropatkin's left flank. The war office Is unable to confirm this officially because General Kuropalkiu's dispatches are following the Senator Hoar was born in Concord, Mass., Aug. 20. 182CD. He was graduated from Harvard university and was admitted to tho bar In 1840. He entered politics two years later and was elected a state representative. In 1837 lie was elected to the state senate at 45 B. Main Si Both 'phonos. Corner Dock Street. - ' TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEHN-My wife — MAGNET "Of conrse," answered Senator Sorghum. "It Is to the office that the salary and perquisites are attached, not to the Individual."—'WashluKtoiigStar. Mrs. Herbert Wimmor, having left my bed and board without juat cuuae or provocation, I will not be responsible Tor nny debts she may incur in my nttme sfter this date. HERBERT W1MMER. Pfttston, Pa. Sept. 30. Ifl04-3t I H. OIJVER, President. ALEX. BRYD15N, Secretary. 29-lw Subscribe for the Gazette. 87 8. Main St.. Pittaton.