Pittston Gazette

              ( • WIS iBBQB PAPKR . For the Jtapfe of Plttaton and ■ Vicinity. Fair and somewhai Saturday, fair, follow g&SM s»di V ♦ . ALL THXJ HOME NEWS. •od, by iY Ki 8T. B: TWO CBNTS A COPT. C TRN P AdFlS FORTY CENTS A MONTH. t AJUXt JT -tVVJXHO YEAR. U * I I STATE ARMORY WILL BE BUILT HERE. MERCHANTS AND li IN IC * : woi Mr. and Mrs. of Mont- How New York's! Cheated. j —MbeM— Heater in tlio Roller Boom Exploded and Fireman Honry Berlew Was Severely Sea tiled. gomer.v Street, Celebrated Interesting Event. eedy are A serious accident occurred about 12:45 o'clock tbday at the new boiler plant of the Exeter Machine Works, on Montgomery street. West Plttston, causing damage that necessitated the suspension of work for several hours and severely Injuring Henry C. Berlew, a well known resident of Franklin street. West Plttston. There ia located In the boiler room a steel heater, about four feet square and eight feet high, used for the purpose of heating the water before It passes to the steam boilers. There is a safety vajve on the heater, to permit surplus steam to pass off. Apparently the safety valve stuck, with the result that the heater exploded. A piece out of the side of the heater was hurled through a window sash to the street. Mr. Berlew Is employed as fireman and was Just entering the door of the boiler room when the explosion occurred. He was thrown down by the force of the explosion, receiving a slight scalp wound by falling. His most serious injuries are burns on the right Bide, near the shoulder and on the legs and arms. These bums were caused by the boiling water being thrown upon him. Mr. Berlew was taken to his homo. lDr. Lochhead Is attending him. The Injuries are very painful, but strong hope is entertained that Mr. Berlew will recover In the course of time. Some weeks ago Mr. Berlew was scaliled In the same boiler room as the result of a boiler flue blowing put, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snyder, of Montgomery street, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their home yesterday from 3 to 9. Between those hours about 85 of their friends called and showered congratulations on them In honor of the happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder received In the parlor. The house was neatly decoruted with palms and ferns. Dinner In the dining room was served by Mrs, Dora Lea Cook. The following young ladles assisted in the dining room: Miss Hilda Henshall, Miss Muzette Edsall and Miss Elizabeth Stemples. —iLtz Forty Thousand Dollars Will be Expended by the Commonwealth in Establishing a Suitabte Modern Structure for the Pittston Militia Companies. Open Meeting and Banquet of the Pittston Mercantile Association, Held Last Evening, Was a Very Fine Affair, Being Attended by One Hundred Men. SCALES ARE DOCTORED ,w,r-j ...... , D Ingeniuos Schemes That Work Against Buyers. -* . ♦ NATIONAL PRESIDENT 0REEN DELIVERED PRINCIPAL ADDRESS SITE ON SOUTH MAIN STREET HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR ARMORY New York, Jan. 12.—That the poor of the city are systematically robbed by grocers, butchers and fish peddlers who give false weight and that the more well to do Buffer from abort yardsticks and other measures In dry goods and department stores is the substance of sensational charges made In the annual report of Patrick Derry, chief of the bureau of weights and measures, to Mayor McClellan. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder received many handsome presents. In the main they consisted of silver but there were some handsome cut glass and other articles. The occasion was most en- McCormack & French, Wilkesbarre Architects, are Pre- ' Banquet Was Served in Armory Hall—Attorney O'Boyls Was Toastmaster, and the Speeches Indicated a Spirit of Co-operation for City's Advancement. paring the Plans, and it is Expected That Work Will be Started on the Structure Very Soon. The ou"Uof-town guests were: New York—Dal Jenkins and daughter; Waverly—Mr. and Mrs. Watson Stone and Mrs. E. C., Sherman; Scranton— G. M. Snyder and daughter, Mrs. John Sltterly and son, Mrs. Prances Snyder, Mrs. W. Wlnt, Mrs. Marvlne Guernsey; Mooslc—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder. Mrs. Joseph Snyder and Mrs. Frank Snyder; Camptown—Rev. Carl Councilman, wife and daughter; Wllkesbarr—Mr. and Mrs. Wi H. Phillips, Mrs. E. J. Emigh, Rogers Klrkluff, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trevithlck, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harding; Kingsto—Mrs. Jane Thomas and Miss Bertha Thomas; Old Forge—Mrs. William Felts. Joyable. Mr. Derry declares that, while some of the offenders have been punished, it Is very difficult to get evidence, for the reason that his Inspectors must spend their own money to make purchases In order to lay the foundation against the dealer who gives short welglit. If Plttston city had a few representative business and Industrial organizations of the character of the Mercantile Protective Association it would mean a great deal for the advancement of the business and industrial interests of the community. This organisation held an open meeting and banquet last evening, and those non-mem Ders who had the privilege of being present were pleasantly surprised to learn how representative the membership of the bodv 1" and how successful l.v the work that It is conducting. Organized only six years ago. the association comprises within its membership practically all of the leading merchants of Pittston ana the neighboring towns. The primary purpose of the association is the mutual protection of Its members from being imposed upon oy unworthy debtors, and in this work it can be said that much has been accomplished. But there Is another side to the organization, as was shown bv last evening's banquet. It is sought to cultivate a friendly feeling among the members to the wtd that there shall consultation among men engaged jn the retail business concernlrtK matters of mutual interest and the hignest business ethics, maintained. The cordiality with which retailers of every line came- together In social Intercourse last evening gave evidence or the Wisdom of the association that thus brought them Into elbow-toucn with one anothen organization. Organffcatlon breeds the spirit that leads merchants to mark their goods at livln® prices and then stand by them. From the headquarter* of the Na- 1 made, ft will be an Ideal one for armtlonal Guard of Pennsylvania, In Har- ; ory purposes. Compared with the lurisburg, comes an announcement of cation of the Wiikesbarre and Scranton the greatest Importance to the people armories, the Plttston armory will be of Plttston. It Is'nothing less than much nearer to the center of the City, that our city is to have a fine armory and the electric lines will make It for Cos. C and H, of the Ninth regi- very easy of access. The plot has a ment. It will be recalled that the last frontage of 87 1-2 feet on South Main Legislature made an appropriation of (street and a depth of 160 feet, and $250,000 for the purpose of building will be practically covered by the National Guard armories for those building which it Is proposed to erect, regiments and companies not already The building will be of brick, with provided with suitable quarters. This brownstone trimmings and a turreted appropriation was Intended as a start- front. The interior, as well as the er for the work, the purpose being to exterior, will be of modern design and appropriate additional money later well adapted to the needs of the millfor the same purpose, with the end ti&. There will be a roomy basement In view of ultimately providing for and the main floor will be provided all of the companies of the guard, with a gallery, somewhat similar to For some time past it has been almost the Wiikesbarre armory. McCormack certain that the Ninth regiment would &'French,, of Wiikesbarre, are work- Edwin T. Cook favored the company with a humorous recitation that carried the hearers back to the days of their boyhood, being a parody on "The Old Oaken Bucket." John A. Green, president of the National association, was introduced at tills point to deliver the address of lha evening. Mr. Green is a retail merchant of Cleveland, O. He Is not a salaried officer, but Is jiving largely of his tima and energy U» the upbuilding of the retail merchants' organization throughout the country. He impressed those who heard him last evening as being a man deeply In earnest and one whose whole heart is in the work of advancing the Interests of the In bis report Mr. Derry says "Butchers In the retail trade, as a rule, use spring scales, must of which present to tbe view of th*.purchaaer a dial upon which a raovidh hand indicates the weight of th«bbject being sold. By removing tbe gjiSs front and loosening a little screw, Adjusting tbe band a trifle, tightening the screw again and replacing the glass front the butcher may rob hundred* of people out of an ounce or more in pound of meat he is paid for. Doctoring Spring Scales. "Some spring scales do not require this labor to enable the batcher to steal his customer's money. The scale manufacturer provides at the; side or back or top of the scale a little adjusting thumbscrew, which by a touch sets the scale against tbe customer; "Some butchers have scales get pro|Derly and conforming When empty to the standards, bnt each day when commencing business a stiip of fat or a slice or two of salt |Dork C■ bacon Is attached to the under side »f tbe pan of tbe scale. Some 'artists' Ittse putty to enable the proprietor to raft Ills customers of from 7 to 15 jwr cent of the money they pay for meat.' Hclas Drilled In Weights. "The scales generallj used by grocers are of the 'counter balaace' type, requiring the use of weights. A half inch drill or reamer will If uMKl in two Glib ree places on the brUum remove enough Iron from a 'one pound weight' to reduce its actual weight one or two ounces or even tnore. Life's a Burden— If the stomach is not right. Is there Nausea? Is there Constipation? Is the Tongue Coated? Are you Light-Headed? Do you have Sick Headache? Any and all of these denote Stomach and Liver Disorder. Dr. A§new's Liver Pills act quickly and will cure most stubborn and chronic cases. 40 in a vial for 10 cents.—16. Sold by H. H. Tinker. STANDARD OIL'S "NUCLEUS." Attorney General Hadley Gets Letter Telling of lt« Whereabout*. New York, Jan. 12.—-Herbert 8. Hadley, attorney general of Missouri, ban received the information that the nucleus of the Standard Otl company I* the confidential department at 20 Broadway, of which W. T. Bern Ik Is manager. C secure a share of the first approprla- Ing on the detailed drawings for the (Continued on Page Five.) LARGE DAMAGE ASKED. tlon and that It would come to Plttston, this being the most Important point covered by the regiment that use of the contractors. As soon as these are ready the work will be commenced and it Is expected that HOSPITABLE FIREMEN. was without a modern armory. This week the State Armory Board met in Harrlsburg, and It was definitely decided to approve plans presented by Colonel Dougherty for the erection of an armory in this city, at a cost approximating J40.000. At the same time plans were approved for the erection of an armory for Co. A, of the Sixth regiment, located In Pottstown.next August or September will see Pittston's excellent militia companies quartered in a commodious and convenient building. The discovery of the central point to which reports from the various subsidiary companies are sent has heretofore proved an insurmountable protvlem to. Mr. Hadley. and he and his associates In the Missouri-Standard Oil case, the antitrust litigation, afe eagerly following up the new lines of investigation suggested by the information concerning the "confidential department." which came to Mr. Hadley in a letter signed "A Wall Street Clerk." TheJetter read: "The nucleus of the Standard Oil company of the world is the confidential department, room 1, 2tS Broadway, of which \Y. K. Bemis is the manager. Bends' old secretary and confidential CM, John J. t'orkhlll. knew all the secrets of the supposed separation of the different state companies. Corkhill had aotue disagreement with the company himself. He was made a clerk iu the police department, but 1 believe went out with the new administration. He lives In Brooklyn, below Fort Hamilton. He could tell you enough to fix the big fejlows If you can Ifet hltn. You deserve every honest man's aid, and were 1 not In fear of my position I would come out boldly and help you." Oregon Man Wants $50,000 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Annual Banquet of the Ni- From Railroad. New York Stock Markets furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers. Miners' Bank Building. New York, Jan. 12, 1906. High. Low. Close. 161% 150% 151 % 43% 43% 43% 77% 76% 114% 112% 96% 95% 89% 88% 115% 114% 176 175 57% 57 184% 183% 61% 60 50% 49% 181% 178 164% 163% 125% 124% 71% 71% 103% 101% 25% 25% 154% 153% 167 165% 88% 87% 54% 53% 145% 145% 101 101 145% 143% 24% 23% 70 69% 38% 87% 165 160 35% 34% 158% 166% 44% 44% 107% 107% 42% 42% agara Engine Co. Martin Judge Asks Large Compensa- tion from Krle llallroad for Per- manent Injury Received by Before presenting the question to the State Armory Board for final action, Colonel Dougherty had advanced plans for the armory to such an extent that everything Is in readiness to proceed at once with the work. The site selected is the vacant plot belonging to the Pennsylvania Coal Co., located on South Main street, opposite the end of Swallow street. Main street and the Traction line wUl be in front of the building and the Laurel Line directly in the rear. After proposed Improvements in the site are Am Sugar .. Am Car & F Am Loco .. Amal Copper Atchison com R. R. T. . . . B. & O. . . . Good Fellowship Itelgned Supreme His Young Daughter— I ill st Evening at Niagara Kiiglnc 113% 96% 88% 115% 176 A:.out 100 gentlemen came togetner last evening In response to the invitations of the merchants. Besides tne members of the association, representatives of the coal mining, manufacturing and wholesale interests of the community were present, as shown by the following list of invited guests: Hon. C. CZ. Bowman, Attorney P. A. O'Boyle, William p. Jennings, Henry T. MacMlUan,_ David W. Evan*, Edmund Davlij, Tiilbert S. Jones, B. Grlffen. P. C. H. Dorr, Alexander Sloan. Joseph Uangfora, James J. Duffy, M. V. Quinn, George Benedict, G. K. Barber, Edward ltutledge, Fred. W. Parker, John Clark, A. H. Browning, Charles McMillan, Attorney W. W. HaJl.i William Devaney and Tallle Evans. Scranton was represented by Ebenexer Williams, president of the Scranton association, .1. W. Rlttenhouse. M. E. Evitt, W. B. Miller and C. F. Creasmari. Geo. Fegley was the only representative of the Wiikesbarre merchants present. House—Fine Banquet, lol. Suit Kntered. lowed by Speech ma king Attorney George F. O'Brien has entered suit In the Luzerne county court against the Erie railroad, asking 150.006 damages in Jhe interest of Martin Judge, of Oregon. The damages are asked* aw -compensation for permanent injuries claimed to have been received by a daughter of Mr. Judge. and a Jolly Social Can Pacific Ches & Ohio St Paul . . . C. F. I  Erie  Time. 57% 184% 60% Fraternity, good fellowship and frlendshte were the  tlcs of the annual banquet of the Niagara Engine Co. held last evening In the Niagara rooms. It was one of those rare occasions brought about by freedom from stiff formality, tempered by a proper spirit of propriety —in brief, a gathering of good fellows. The friendly throng that gathered ubout the festive board vvas one in spirit. The Niagaras enjoyed themselves as the Niagaras can and their guests were treated with the open hospitality that characterizes the firemen. It was a banquet to take a place in the memory of all present and to cause them to look forward to another year when the company promises another such affair. Before the close of last evening's banquet John H. Mullln, president Q? the Niagaras, extended a general invitation to all present last night to come a year hence and the alacrity with which the guests accepted the summons proved that they were delighted with the anticipation of a real Niagara time in the future. 111 Central 50% L. & N 180 154 124% 71% 103 "In neighborhoods where poor people live—people who buy tea, coffee, butter, etc., by the half pound or pound—such frauds make a terrible perceutagc against the customer. The little girl Injured was Anna Judge, aged six years. The bill entered states that the child was run down at the Erie crossing, at Plank street, below the fortes of the road, on September 4. 1905. The claim Is she was struck by an engine that was running backwards, was thrown beneath the engine and dragged some distance, resulting In her receiving injuries of a permanent nature. The contention of those interested in the suit is tTiat the accident was the result of negligence on the part of the company. SPECIAL NOTICES. Met St Ry M- K. & T. Mo. Pacific Mex Central N. Y. Central Am Smelter Norf & West Ont & West Pennsylvania Peo Gas .. DO YOU WANT 25% 154% your watch or clock repaired In a "The counter nails used as marks for measuring dry goods sold by the yard are somewhat archaic, and as the counters themselves are very often cut and transposed or transferred from one 'stock' to another the nail marked yard measures are very frequently worthless."short time, and put in guaranteed good running order? We are ready to give repairing personal attention, Heading HARRY YASEEN, 63 N. Main Hock Island So. Pacific Mr. Hddley and Assistant Attorney General Lake have located Corkhill and are endeavoring to verify the information eontained In the letter. EXRA FINE MEATS. So Rwy com T. C. & I. For those who desire something un- The Open Meeting. New Vork Fears Bad Milk. Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel . U. S. Steel pfd Wabash .. . The members and their guests gathered at 7:30 Hi the lodge room in the Butler House block, where the opening exerciser of the programme were held. William Giles, president of the local association, was in tho chair, anfl seated \ylth him was Hon. William Drurjr and John A. Green, of Cleveland. O., the latter being tho national presidents 6t the Retail Merchants' association of the United States. Attorney General Hadley was notified that subpoenas have been served upon Francis D. Carley, who was one of the organizers of the Chess-Carley company of Louisville, Ky„ which company bought, sold and transported oil, but did not own refluerles. Mr. Hadley intends to show by Mr. Carley that the Chess-Carley company formerly operated a tank line in Missouri and sold It out to the Waters-Pierce Oil company and some other details of this transaction. Albany, N. JT., Jan. 12.—As the result of information from Health Officer I. A. Mix of Blnghamton to the effect that milk has been shipped to New Vork city from a dairy in the vicinity of Blnghamton infected with scarlet fever the state department of health will notify the boa ixI of health of New York city to prohibit this milk being received in New York. Dr. Mix. It Is said, threatens to prefer charges against the health officer In the town where the dairy Is located, alleging that he. has failed to enforce quarantine on the infected premises. SAYS HE'LL SUE CITY. usually nice in the fresh meat line we Thomas Winston, of the Magnet -Store, Objects to Having Sign Torn Down by Officials. have to offer the following for Satur- day buying Fine home killed Chickens Is daily being enacted, in thousands of homes, as Death claims, in each one, another victim of Consumption or Pneumonia. But when Coughs and Colds are properly treated, the tragedy is averted. F. O. Hupltey, of Oaklandon, Ind., writes: "My wife had the consumption, and three doctors gave her up. Finally she took Dr., King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs anid Colds, which cured her, and today she Is'weil and strong." It kills the germs of all diseases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 60c and (1.00 by Mayo's pharmacy and Geo. D. Stroh, West Plttston. Trial bottle free. A Grim Tragtnly Choice home dressed Veal., Thomas Winston, proprietor of the Magnet, from in front of which a large advertising sign was torn yesterday afternoon, said today in reply to a question that he-'intends to go to law , to get satisfaction for the act. He stated that he had not mapped out any course but would consult an attorney. Mr. Winston had a large sign spread out on his building advertising a coming sale and the erritDloyes of the street commissioners department tore It down yesterday afternoon.Well-fed," home-killed Pork There was one feature of the banquet that Impressed itself Indelibly on the minds of company and guests. That was the feeling of good fellowship that was.expressed between the companies comprising the city department. It had Its culmination In preliminary arrangements for a Joint banquet of the Niagaras and the Eagles at a time in. the not far distant future. Such feeling as this mil* tend to the greater efficiency of the already efflqleitt volunteer service, and will be to the advantage of the public and the firemen. Choice cuts in prime beef. Saur Kraut 8c quart: fancy pickles, President Glle» delivered the opening address, in wtiich he explained the objects of the Merchants' association and referred to the gofcd feeling that the organisation had fostered among th& business men of the com. munlty, which littd toeen to the advantage of alf concerned. nice bacon, fancy hams, pork sausage and bologna. We give Red Star Stamps. William T. Wardwell, treasurer of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey, ha* also been summoned to give Evidence ill the Missouri case. hallock-s "Meat market. Calls Himself John the Evangelist. 28 S. Main, both phones. New York, Jan. 12.—A report of Manuel Paris, colporter to the American Tract society, states that In Poncfe, Porto Rico, a false prophet has appeared, representing himself as tie spirit of St. {phn the Evangelist, add that a great many people follow him. Something like 3,000 have left their houses and their labor. He announced a service, and there met to hear hltn about 10,000 people. Tho vocal mtisld of the evening was provided by a ntfe quartette "composed of Messrs. James MacArt. George ■Drury, William Kriso and Umls James, wllo rendered several selections in excellent style. Allison's orchestra provided tho instrument*! WATCHES FOR RAILROAD MEN. ALBANY S0L0NS ADJOURN. Lucas County, ss. State of Ohio, OUy of Toledo, Railroad men who desire to pur- Money to Loan, P. O. Box 32. Plttston, Pa. The meeting hall of the company had been made into a banquet room and the parlor into a reception room. The' company went into session at 8 o'clock and Installed officers and then the guests were summoned. A first glimpse Into the dining room brought forth an ejaculation of surprise and pleasure, for it had been elaborately decorated. Crepe paper streamers extended from the center of the ceiling to the edges, the colors alternating, red and green. The glass case in which the company suits hung was a mass of red and green. Then there were small trinkets hung here and there to change the effect. A feature of the decorations was the electrical display. At the head' of the guests' table hung a picture of John H. Mullin, president and leading spirit of the Niagaras. It was surrounded by a circle of electric lights, prominent among which was a large red globe. Indicative of ihe sterner side of the fireman's "life. At the opposite end of tlDe room was hung a large "190®", at once a sign of progress, up-to-dateness, confidence for the present year and, as Toastmaster Mullln explained it, a prospect for another banquet not a great while after 19Q6 gives way*to the oncoming year. The parlor was neatly decorated on the same lines as the dining room. Brackstt's Resolution Goes Over—Farm Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senlour partner of the Arm of P. J. Cheney * .Co., doing business, In the city of Toledb. County end State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLOHS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the u«e of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY, Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 6th day of December, A- D-, 1886. chase a watch that will be in strict Albany, N. Y., Jan. 12.—The state legislature adjourned until 8:30 next Monday evening. The sessions were comparatively uneventful, though some Important bills were introduced. Senator Bfackett's resolution requesting the resignation of United States Senator Chauneey M. Depew was put over until Tuesday. It will then be the special order lu the senate. For Conviotcd Woman Proposed. conformity with all requirements, are music. it*. — invited to call and see our line. We Wllliaip Drury was lutroduced by the president and spoke brief words of welcome to the Invited guests. He referred to the cordial spirit of fraternity that exlsted'among the members of the asrtHJlation, saying that they had In receht years come to affiliate as men should affiliate one with the other, and that they had learned the manliness and value of consulting on various aspects of their business with those in » similar Une of trade, (n welcomed the guests to the hospitalities of the occasion and expressed the hqpe that they would have a Joyous evening. carry in stock the Vanguard, Creaent Cf I We hava them in all leathei © Street and 940 Hamilton movements in 23 and ai jewels. These watches are London, Jan. 12.—Lady Warwick, the court beauty, known as tUe "democratic countess," took a band in tbe election struggle, addressing her "comrades arid friends," the dock laborers of Welt Ham, In support of the dock laborerti' candidate. Will Thorne. Her ladyship was accorded a tremendous ovation by crowds of dock laborers, who weijt without tbelr dinners in order to listdh Countess vTakea the 8tump. fully guaranteed and will stand the most rigid Inspection on any railroAd. I would be pleased to have y«i call and see these watches, ahd have me Senator J. B. McEwan of Albany was appointed in the senate by Lieutenant Governor Bruce chairman of the senate standing committee on insurance in place of the late Senator Henry S. Ambler. This appointment was generally expected. (Seal) A. W. GLEABON, J Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cur« Is taken Internally, ahd acts directly on the blood and mucuous surfaces of the syatem. Send for testlirionials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. .Sold, by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Fills for constipationquote you prices. LEWIS. THE JEWELER, N. Main, opp. William St. Gbencoer William*, of Scranton. was called on to respond in behalf of the guests. Mr. -Williams is a member of the J. D. Williams & Bio. Co.. confectioners. He delivered au excellent address that pleased the company very much. *»r a young association. he said thft Pittston organisation ww certainly "a dandy." Mr. Williams said he was especially pleaserf to come to Pittlton for a social and fraternal evening. The tlrst motley that be and his brother made In business, he said, was in this city 32 years ago. Up to that time, they had not made a cent in Scranton. Pittston was their mascot, however. Ever since they ofcpbed their Pitta-( ton store, they have made money every year. free to* say they received their real start in Pittston. Mr. Williams said he thoroughly believed in the mdtohants banding together for biuihcsa and social purposes. A man is i»ot half so likely to compete unfairly with other man if he is in touch with* them In such an to her speech. NBW LEMONS Assemblyman Stanley of New York introduced a bill providing for the establishment of "the state farm for women," to be located in the Second or Third Judicial districts. The objects of the farm are to provide as far as possible for open air industrial occupation for convicted women. An appropriation of |50,900 Is provided for. ANtD ORANGES. O New Orleans. Jan. 12.—Rather thaji make an appropriation of $100 to pay the ministers who offer prayer at the beginning of each session of the legislature of Mississippi that august body will try to run along hereafter without any. opening prayer. Prayere Too Coatly, 8ay Lawmakai Novelty atovee and raneea Ash's. Just received from California a shipment of choice, oranges and lemons. Also have In stock all varieties of new & . © CnD WHITE GOODS AND EMBROIDER- We desire to Invite the attention of ladies to an extra nice assortment of Embroideries and Wihlte Goods which we received this week. They are the advance spring patterns and the variety Inludes many dainty designs. . / . f'1. Swiss embroidery and insertings to mptch. Very pretty corset cover embrolderlea. Would be pleased to have IBS. well seasoned nuts. We roast peanuts every day and pop our own com. Spoiled Her Beauty, Washington, Jan. lfc. — President Koosevelt was made an honorary mem her of the Improved Order of Bed Men. The ceremony took place in the preslleut's private office at the White House. President Roosevelt ■ Red Man. Oysters taken from the shell every Drs and all ataea. In patent or 8took tip, button or lace; this lot of shoes was made to sell at $2.50 and IS.00. Our price while they last . Harriet Howard, of W. 34th street. New York, at one time had her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes: "I had Salt Rheum or Eczema for many years, but nothing would cure It, until I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and sure healer for cuts, burns and sores. 50c at Mayo's pharmacy and G4o. "D. Stroh's, West Pittston'. drug store. . day. The tables were Arranged In two lines, one for the active yet honorary members of the company and the guests, and the other for the rank and file of the organization. The dinner was along elaborate lines and the banqueters did full justice to the. turkey and all the side dishes that went with It. The members who served were Uniformed In white and wer^, SHARP'S MARKBT. Both phones. $3.00 PER PAIR. Dry Dock Dewey Heard From. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Washington, Jan. 12.—The dry dock ! Pewey has been reported about 1,000 mllea east of St Augustine, Fla. All la wall with the expedition. Wbtcheu, clocks and Jewelry at moderate prices. All repairing work done personally and promptly. HARRY YASEEN, 83 N. Main. Boston Shoe §iom 79 N. Main St., Pittston. yon call and see for yourself what a fine stock we have. TI.ARA WAGNER, 28 S. Main. \ hyl V. p ?: 1 # SHBLL in all styles. Barter's (Continued on Page Ten.) Skates sharpened at Garrison's. Oold safety fobs at Lejbson's. a f*'.* ' .Sv