Pittston Gazette

              A dvr.rtisers will most elite- I lively reach the 7,000 ♦ hom es in Pitiston and its inD X ined.'ate vicinity through the j j columns of this newspaper. „ J v t. w"klr.2RM,A'? "",01 NINETEENTH YEAR PITTSTON, PA-. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 25, 1900 — two ceints{-"'.nr.-,tsr\ ANOTHER DISPATCH FROM CONGER NO DEFINITE NEWS YET. ACCIDENT AT SYRACUSE. THE PRESIDENT'S NOTE GENERAL P. H. JONES DEAD. JOHN O'D. IflANGAN'S ARMSTRONG'S PRICE LIST. 2nd WEEK 9th GREAT Yacht's Boiler Blows Up and Kills A. Veteran of the Civil IVitr—Froml-* But a Bewildering Number ol Contradictory Reports. Syracuse, July 25.—Through the explosion of a steaiji tube connecting with the boiler in the steam yacht Trilby, owned a lid captained bjr Fred L. Spink of Seriba, Oswego county, three young Children lost their lives, one more was frightfully scalded, and three oldvr people were more or less burned here yesterday afternoon.Three Children. Its Effect on the Eastern Sit- New York, July 25.—Patrick Henry Jones, brigadier general of IJuited States volunteers, retired, is dead at his residence on Ann street. Port Richmond, I., after an illness of four years. ncnt In Sew York State  PRfGES. uation. Flour - Corn and cracked corn, per roo 1.05 Chop and meal, per 100 - - 1.05 Hay, per 100 ------ 85c - - $4-75 HAlf-YEARLY SIXTY THOUBASD )t£ft HEEDED. BBIH08 THIH98 TO A POIHT. Best Patent Flour - $4.75 Chop and Meal gh, 1.05 Corn and Cr. Corn w"Kbt 105 Bran and Midds, »u,!!„hl 1.05 Hay, long and cut - 1.05 Oats, per bushel - - .35 Cheese, full cream - bruit Jars, pints, doz Fruit Jars, quarts, doz Fruit jars, 1-2 gal CLEARANCE SALE General Jones was born in Westmeath* Ireland, oil Nov. 20, 1830, and came to America in 1840 with his parents, who settled in the upper part of New York state. At the outbreak of the civil war he entered the Thirty-seventh New York volunteers ns second lieutenant and sub sequently became adjutant aud major o! the same regiment and later colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York volunteers. On Dec. 4. 1804, he was commissioned brigadier gcueraf oC volunteers and remained in the service ufltil the close of the war, when he resigned and resumed the practice of his profession at Ellieottville, N. y. Cut Hay, per 100 - - - - 85c Oats, per bushel - - - - - 36c Fancy Jam, per bottle - 10c Fancy Columbia River Saftnon 20c Two cans Salmon - - • - 2$C Mason Jars, pints, per doz Mason Jars, quarts, per do/ - Mason Jars, yi gal, per do 1 Useless to Move on Peking Without a Very Large Force—London Still Believes That titfe Envois Hrtv4 Been Massacred. Chinese Government Nut Now Allow Ministers to Coaaninnlcnte With 'the Power* or Justify Worst Suspicions ns to Its Sincerity. During this week Hie following special lots will help to swell the mammoth bargain giving Dated Jul} 4, When a Massacre Was Impending.BOERS STILL ACTIVE. The dead are: Miss Iva Spink, 9 years old; Miss Spink, 7 years old, and Fern Spink. 2 years old. Roberta Reports the Loss of 900 of Welsh IxDtl-I case only Ladles' a v *■* -4c this week only a Jarj T"?' 7c L°' 'its %!to£!&-r-Sm''fT I","' Kid * during this week six L°t 4 ToV™V^«F AUVy Oolond Lawns, regular • yard.. jno'hlMX',alfor 11118WtHDk Jl/ c Lot -*«•' changeable silk parasols, *teel tbhy come in navy, green ja ar.d cardinal; *£&o value for .. $1.49 Lot 6 | lot of Gents' Bilk Ties, were 2V and wV; tDhall cloee out thi* entire lot ia_ for each r 1UC Lot 7—! lot of Ladies' Fine Cambric Xight irowns, just a Uttle soiled, and so ic#1 they go at each «J!DC Lot 8—1 lot of Children's Trimmed Sti iw Hats avariety of styles, your choice for jq^ LotO-SJc dinner pails, best quality, extra i£?~ strong; for this week each I3C Lot 10—1 lot Ladit s' Black Serge Dress Skirta nicely trimmed, worth $6.7S; tf»4 yg sale price each 3 Pnalitehk London, July 25.—Sir Claude MacDonald's message, dated July 4, appealing for relief, Is regarded in London as only a prelude to the absolute confirmation of the massacre. This, is the opinion also of the Japauesc minister here. The newspapers suggest that the British minister's dispatch was held back and released nbout the same time as Mr. Conger's undated message. The wounded are: Captain Fred Spink, left arm and hand scalded; Mrs. Fred Spink, scalded about the legs and abdomen; Herald Spink, aged 4, frightfully burned all over the body; Mrs. Jay Kelsey, slightly scalded ffoin the knees down. Herald" Spink's life Is despaired of, but the others will recover. Washington, July 25.—President Mc- Kinley's reply to the Chinese emperor isbo framed as to compel the imperial go¥- eruriient to act or jnstify the worst suspicions that have been entertnined. . I I • 50 .60 .70 - 5oc 6oc - 70CI I London, July 25.—▲ dispatch from Lord Roberta today indicates that the British suffered another disaster by losing 200 men of the Welsh Fusiliers to the Boers. If Roberts refers to the Honlgeprnlt disaster, then the number captured Is twice as many as first reported. Roberts, In another dispatch, dated July 24, chronicles a general advance against the Boers to the eastward. These Boers are generally believed to constitute the ui&ln army and President Kruger Is reported to be with them, If not in personal command. Roberts, in his report, ssys that msny Boers were killed, wounded and oaptured. Special to the Oautts. Accepting Emperor Kwaug Su's appeal as having been made in good faith, Mr. now calls upon hltn to show his appreciation of {the confidence the United States has placed in him by at once giving assurances of the safety of the ministers by opening up free communication between them and their governments aud.-fby cooperating with the foreign powers to about the relief nnd protection of and the restoration of order. . Then, with the consent of the other governments; the president will use his good offices to bring about an amicable Understanding between China and all the Jtowers. All Good a Delivered Promptly. J. I. ARMSTRONG £ CO.. 53 SaUth Main Stre»t The Trilby was about to pass through a lock near the city limits when the accident happened. All the people were aboard excepting Jay Kelsey, vrbn was holding the line on the dsck. Withdtot the slightest warning a tine in the upper row of boiler tubes loosened and the scalding steam forced open the door of the fire box ami, carryiiffc hot coal ashes and acids with It, flew all over the passengers. . Although the American and British forces are working harmoniously, the question of means of communication between Taku and Peking gives evidence of jealousies between the powers, and other dispatches from Tien-tsin show that the language difficulty has been hampering the military operations. In 18115 h*» was elected clerk of the court of appeals in this state, which position he held for three ycnfN. On April 1, 181H), he was appointed postmaster of New York city and served ns such during Grant's first terni? after which he practiced m*v, and in 1875 he was elected register of the city and county of New Y'ork nnd held that position for three years. He is survived by his wife and four sons. No. 91 South Main Street UNIVERSAL UPRISING REGARDED CERTAIN. T*~ South Main St., in the Original Gut Price Drug Store. Wall Paper. A dispatch to The Daily News from Tien tsin dated July 14, aud describing the fighting, says: Peruna tl, now.....'  Scott's Emnlsiou $1, now  Greene'sNervura $1, now... Malted Milk. S3.75slse.. now, ..75c ..The ..75c .*.'.85 All New Patterns. AH New Designs. Free Hand Relief a Specialty. Ceilings deccrated at cost of paper. WALTER SPRY,  All Missionaries Ordered to the Coast—Refugees in Pitiable Condition. London, July 25.—A press dispatch from Brankhort's Spruit, dated Tuesday, says that the Boers have evacuated all of their positions and are reported to be moving northwest toward Lydenburg, to which place President Kruger is going. The dispatch adds that it is not likely the British advance on Mlddleburg will be contested. "Colouel Liscum mistook the road and was nearly isolated. General Dorward. on *a premature report from the Japanese commander that the city hud been entered, ordered a general advance, which proved a costly error. Atlantic City, N. J., July 25.—Mystei surrounds the death of Captain Jo] Shot Dead In His Boat. f this, in "the view of Washington officials, is China's opportunity. The imperial government must fulfill these conditions at once or the belief that the ministers are dead and that Peking is a fountain of lies will be justified. Prohibitionists* Stnte Convention. Camp of this city, who was found dead iu his fishing skiff, Routing abont in Lake's hay. A heavy load of btiekshot had been 'fired into his breast, ami as several of the pellets had penetrated his heart he had evidently met instant death. There was no gun in the boat, and circumstances did not indicate that he had met with an accident. Camp was last seen alive about 5 o'clock Monday evening, when he left home to go crabbing in the bay. Nothing more was heard of him until his boat was found by Captain Joseph Gaskill of the Absecon life saving station. It is thought that Camp may have been taking oystei?s from private beds. Ayhich is frequently done, when the owner £ame along and took the \aW into his own hands. Utica, N. Y., July 20.—The first session of the Rrohibition state convention was held at Summit park, near this city, yesterday. There were about 200 delegates present at the morning session. H. W. Wilbur, editor of The Defeuder, a l*ro hibition paper, was made tcuiporary chairmah, and Charles E. Lattiuier of New York was temporary secretary. At the afternoon session the appearance of Chairman Stewart of the nutional committee and Hon. John G. Wooifcy iDf Chicago, candidate of the party for president, was the signal tor quite ah ovation. It was announced that it was desired to raise $10,000 as a campaign fund. A number of subscriptions were received, including $500 from William T. Wardwell of New York and $1,000 from William W. Smith of Poughkcepsie. About $3,500 Was raised. Hev. Stauley B. Itoberts of Minneapolis and Chairman Stewart made speeches, the latter receiving great applause. He denounced the acts of the two leading parties and attacked President MeKinlcy's action on the army canteen. Iu the evening Hon. John G. Woolley addressed an audience of over 2,000 and was liberally applauded. Malted Milk $1 size, now. Eskey's Pood 75c, now.... Mellon'a Food 78c, now... Full line of finest toilet soaps at. cut rate prices. Our teas anil coffees are getting better known every day. Give them a trial. THE COLUMBIA T HOUSE Pure Castile Soap per cake.... "Much valuable tln«p was lost and trouble occasioned yesterday afternoon because the messengers between General Fukishiuia and General Dorward did not understand each other's lauguage." Minister Wu declares that his government will fulfill the conditions, and he refers to the telegram which he received yesterday from Director General Sheug as demonstrating the willingness of the imperial government to do whatever is required. The officials of the administration do not doubt Mr. Wu'n personal sincerity, and they believe tliat he is doing all In his power to secure action from his government that will insure the success of the negotiations. Minister Wit Confident. PEOPLE'SSTORE ANOTHER REVERSE FOR THE BRITISH. Grain Elevator Burned at Baflalo. The Tien-tsin correspondent of The Daily Mail says that when the Chinese regulars saw the Boxers, who led the attack, lielng killed, they began to retire. He asserts that the admirals have decided that it would be useless to move toward Peking without at least GO,000 men. UlCHSpMOUS . rl*xs/roES IS Sooth Main Street, FIttstoa. Always the | Drory's Cheapest, | Old Stand Telephone Gall 412. Special to the Gazette. Buffalo, N. Y, July ,25.—The large Eastern elevator on the island opposite the ioot of Washington street was destroytd by fire last night. The loss is estimated at ♦800,000. PANNEBEI iKER'S STUDIO ««•!■* ~A aSTm^ All work finished i n from six to ten days regardless o f weather. 14 South Main Street, 200 Men of tbe Welsh Fusiliers Captured by tbe Boers. In an editorial referring to this statement, The Daily Mail comments upon the American proposal to advance with 7,000 men. It says: We Make a Specialty EYAHOS. Reed to Make No Campaign Speeches. If China can fulfill the conditions imposed, then the success of the good offices of the United States will depend largely on the attitude assumed by the other powers. Mr.* McKinley was careful to so word his note as to give the powers no ground for complaint or criticism. He has made it appear that this government does not regard the murder of the German minister and the Japanese attache lightly, and he has made his agreement to use the good offices of this government conditional upon the assent of the other powers. S|*}clal to the (jIazstts. "We have learned in Africa how dangerous it is to despise our enemies, and in the interest of civilization we do not5 wish to see such a lesson read to the United States by the 'heathen Chinee.' " Newark, N. J., July 23.—Thomas Barda, who lived at 154 Springfield avenue and worked iu the power house of the People's Light and Power company, was instantly killed by a high tension current in the power house. He had occasion to make a change on the switchboard. Just as the man touched the tDoard there was a flash on it, and Barda fell back dead. He appears to have received a current of 2,tM)0 volts through his body. He is supposed to have broken a circuit and then Inadvertently completed it ngain with his hnnds. Shocked to Death In Poner House. ♦oK Children's Photos. Chicago, Ja'y 25.—It was aononaced today that Thomas B. Retd would make no speeches under the auspices of the Republican National Committee during the present campaign. Il' PRICES. 0 pedal to tbe Qiurri. Washington, Jnly 25.—The Navy Department has reoelved the following from Captain Thomas, the senior officer commanding the squadron at Taku: "Che Poo, July 24.—A written message, signed Conger, and dated Jnly 4, received at Tien Tela on the 21st, says: 'Have been besieged two weeks in tbe British legation 1 Grave danger of general massacre by Chi nese soldiers, who are ahelllng the legation dally. Belief must come soon, if all. The city is without government and determined to massacre all foreigners In Pekln. The entry of a relief foroe Into the oity wil. probably beliotly contested.'" Belated Tlen-twlrt New*, A whole batch of Tien-tsin dispatches are published today. All praise the gallantry of the Americans and Japanese. The Standard's correspondent says that the Americans at first made a mistake in underestimating the fighting capacity of the Chinese, whose fire was-really terrific. He expresses some doubt about the ability of the allies to hold the positions captured unless they are re-enforced. It nppears that large hauls of silver were made by the allies, the metal being carried away in buckets and the Chinese calmly assisting. Best Patent Flour per bbl . $4.75 Feed per 100 lbs . . . . 1.05 Oats per bu 35c Cheese, per lb 1 ic 1 pint fruit jars, per doz . 50c 1 quart frnit jars, per doz . 60c t 2 gallon fruit jars, per doz 70c 1 pint Root Beer Bottle-, doz 65c 1 quart Root Beer Bottles, doz 85c Fruit Jar Rubbers, 3 doz for 10c Corn Starch, 6 pkgs for- . . 15c Loose Starch, 6 pounds for . 15c FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Vancouver, B. C., July 25.—Three companies of the Duke'of Connaught's Own have been called out to maintain order at the fishing village of Stevestou, at the mouth of Frazer river, 14 miles from this.,city, where 1,500 fishermen attach-1 ed to the 47 salmon canneries are on strike and are preventing 4,000 Japanese and Indians from fishing. Three companies ,in charge of Lieutenant Colonel WorSiiop will protect those nonunion fishermen who are willing to accept the terms* offered by the cauners of 20 cents per ffylt, the strikers demanding 25 cents. Fifteen hundred Japanese started out fishing from Stevestou yesterday mora ing under the protection of 200 militiamen drawn up on the wharf. Troopa to Quell Flahermen'a Strike. SOLD AT CAWLEY'S SHOE STORE. J PITTSTl »«. PENN'A. The range of today's prices for the active stocks of the New York stock markets are Sveu below.' The quotations are f uruiBhed the a/.httk by M. 8. Jordan & Co., roomu C05 and 706, Mearsbullding, Scranton, Pa. Now York, July 25, 1600. Few York Stock Market. Acting Secretary of State Hill has no information on which to base a conclusion as to whether or npt the other powers will assent to the president Using his good offices. 2d WEEK-™ PaMiteniter Train Colllalon. Open- High liow- Cloeiuir. e«t est.. Inc. AuuJ.Hngar.... 127# 126)* 127 J* American Cotton Oil  Wilmington, Del., July 25.—While the first section of the Washington and New York express was stauding at the station of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad the second section came along rapidly, and a rear end collision resulted. The engine of the second section pluuged Into the rear sleeper of the firat section to half the length of the car nod was so firmly imbedded that the cfcr and engine had to be taken to the shops together. There were only four passeAgers in the sleeper, and all escaped without injury. Mr. Con are r Mnat Stay In Peklnir. Mediation by the United States may, according to a high official of the state department, take one of two forms. The United States may simply act as the channel of communication between China and the powers, or, if China aud the other powers assent, this government may act in an advisory capacity as well. The 'latter form is that which it is believed is contemplated by the Chinese emperor's letter. American Tobacco... 96* 98* 06 97V4 Amn.Bt. W........... 31* 34% 35)4 Auj. ttteel Wire Prof  itch.... 26* 26* 25* 26 Itch. Pref 69* 69* GO* 6tf* Brooklyn Trao 55* 67* 56* 66* B. A 0 75)4 74* 75 Uou. Tobacco 20)4 27)4 26 26)4 UiOH A OhlJ 27)4 27 27)4 OA 14. Western 11 11 It 11 J., 11. & Q ,126)4 12ti* 125* lVJ6^4 U.,M.a;iLP. 111)4 111)4 111* 111)4 Chg. R. yk P 10694 107 106* 10694 Requests for mediation addressed to foreign powers are interpreted here to be a preparation for the acceptance of foreign aid to repress the rebellion, and Li Hung Chang's statement that he could restore order with 20,000 white troops is looked upon as a subtle argument in favor of appointing him to the command of the allied forces to the exclusion of a Japanese. , Clearing Sale If you are going picnicking see what an assortment of goods, we have in that line,such as pressed chicken and turkey, potted chicken, tongue, beef and ham, pressed veal, ham, beef and cottage loaf. Jiaked beans, Armor, Heinz =DnC3 -V»aD Camp. Lunch tongue and lamb's tongue, olives in ajl size bottles, bottled pickles, all sizes, sweet and sour, and every requisite for a summer outing, at Shanghai, Jnly 25.—All mlsslonsries of every nationality have been ordered to oodm to Shanghai or Hong Kong. ▲ universal uprising la regarded aa certain. Befngees who appear ban are in pitiable condition and generally penniless. We enter the second and last week of the great sale of clothing and furnishing goods by cutting the price on every article in the store TO COST AND LESS THAN COST. Men's IBue Serge Mutts, the ideal garment for the soason of the year, made in single and donble breasted, QA value $13; sale price  Boys' Wash Suits 85c and 38o The suggestion in Director General Sheng's dispatch to Minister Wu that the ministers be escorted to Tien-tsin is not received with entire favor by the state department. It is doubtful whether this government will consent to the removal of Minister Conger from Peking under any circumstances unless some information is received indicating that he desires to leave that city. Colored Voter* Orvanlae. Hudson, N. Y., July 25.—II. C. Smith, ex-United States consul to Brazil, director of the New York State Association of Colored Voters, a secret political organization recently formed in this state, who is bore consulting with J. C. Crazier, the'deputy for this place, said yesterday thai by the assistance of many prominent colored men he had succeeded, after making a tour of the state, in organizing In more Thau 45 cities aild towns covering 25 counties where there arfe colored voters.  Parle, Jnly 25.—Tbe French Consul at Shanghai telegraphs that 100 7Cenob missionaries had been killed in Southern Menchntia. fedoral Hfceel 31* 34*6 3394 34* Fadoral Bteel Pfd.... 66* 67 66* 66fc Mo., Kan & Texas Pf 31* 31* 31 31 UmlsvlUoJtNaah.,.. 72* 73* 72* 73 Manhattan Elevated. 90* 90* ho* 90* Met. Trac 156 158 154* 157* Mo. Pac 50* 60* 60* WVA People's Gaa 96* 99* 99 99 Jersey Central 129 130 129 130 So. Pacific 33* 33* 33* 33* Norfolk & Weateru.. 33 33* 33 33 Nor.rao 61* 61* 50* 50* Sor. l*ao. Pref 71* 71* 71* 71* N. Y.l'en 130* 130* 1?8* 129* O & W 30* 20* 20* 20* eenn 128* 128* 128 128* Pac Mall 30* £0* 30* 30* I, * W. The Shanghai correspondent of The Times, telegraphing Monday, says: The Antl-lmperlallat Convention. Indianapolis, July 25.—A committee of *nti-im|u)rialists and tke Gold Democratic national committee will meet in conference here this afternoon. The indications arc not favorable t;o fusion. Among the prominent members of the committee appointed at the recent New York meeting who reported last night were John Jay Chapman, New York; Thomas M. Osborn, Auburn; Everett B. Abbott, New York; William H. Biley, Albany; Isnac H. .Klein, New York, and Alfred B. Uobinson, New York. Boys' Knee Pants ..too Men's fine Qolf Shirts, the re- CQ/+ gular 91 kind, siaea 16 to 16Mc 3 "In an interview today Li Hung Chang rejteratcd his statement th/it if the Mantchoo party had been guilty of the horrible treachery involved in a massacre of the members of the legations he would absolutely refuse to attempt to negotiate. He said the present intention of the tsung-li-yamen was to memorialize the empress dowager to revictual the legations and then to arrange to send them to Tien-tsin under the escort of General Sun Wad Lin. He declared that the fighting had ceased and that the foreign troops were holding a position south of the Yu-ho bridge, while General Tung Fuh Siang's forces were 011 the north. B. OPPENftEIME Shanghai. July 25.—Mr. -Warren, the British const*!, declines to-call on Li Hnng Chang until he receives absolutely trustworthy news regarding the Pekln ministers.R, 31 N. flain St. It is pointed out that if the United States is to take lead in opening up negotiations between the imperial government and the powers it is absolutely essential that the mediatory government should he represented by its minister at the seat of government of the emperor. Negotiations would bo impossible if this government could not have at Peking its diplomatic representative in full and free communication with the Chinese government and with the state department. We again call attention to Washington, July 25.—The War Department today received a dispatch from Uensral Chaffee, at Nagasaki, as follows "Transport arrived this port on the 24th. All welL Transport will leave on 26th for Taku.w Emhaanador Draper Rcalgnt. our lino of Evans Bros. i'eopls'stJas  Sealing Common.... 17 17 1016 10* Healing 1stPref'd... 5'J rD9* 58* 69 Saily 11* 11*6 11 11 So. .iy. Prof. 63 E#* 62 62* Ten. 6. A Iron 71 7lfc 70* 71 U. 8. Leather Coin.. 10* 11* 10* J.». Leather Pref... 08* 08* 08* 68* Robber 24* 24* 24* 24* U. bacific 57* 67* 50« 67 U. Pacific Pref 75* 75* 75* 7**4 Wabash Pref 18* 18* 18* 18* Western Union 80 80 80 80 Third Ave  Miiford, Mass., July 25.—General  liam F. Draper of Hopedale has sent to Washington a letter tendering his resignation as United States embassador to Italy. General Draper made no statement as toll the reasons he has for taking this step other than that his business at Hopedale demands his entire attentiou. He refuses to speak of the matter in detail until a reply is received from Washington.Snlclde by HanKln*. W. B. CORSETS. "Earl Li expressed the intention to wait for newH of tho movement of the foreign legations before proceeding northward. On receiving this he will be escorted by 10,000 troops who are now mustering in this province.*' New York, July 23.—Jacob Hubert, a well known retired merchant of New Roehelle, hanged himself at the home of his son-in-law, John Kress, at that place. Mr. Hubert w.as C15 years old and was born in Germany. He came to this country 45 years ago and engaged in business in this city. He amassed a fortune and retired from active business several years ago. He had been ap invalid for eight years, being paralyzed from the wuist down. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter. +6 eOUTH MAIM STREET. llukden, Manohurla, July 25.—The Russians havs been driven back along the Manchurian railroad. President to Leave Canton, 3Dor good workmanship and por foot shapes they have no poor. Sn all lengths and qualitieo l3fA Gibson Picture Free with every pair of W B. Corsets. Call for particulars. • FVury's Canton, O., July 25.—President Mc- Kinlcy may go to Washington any day now and remain there until the situation in China allows him to resume his.vacation. It is believed that he will leave I for the national capital before Saturday. The president believes that in the present crisis it is probably just as well to be in personal touch with the state department. The care Mr. McKinley bestowed on the answer to Emperor Kwang Su is evidenced by the fact that he occupied all of Monday in shaping the wording of the reply. After the answer was written he revised ond rerevised it repeatedly until It suited him. Shanghai, July 25—A Chinese paper hsrs publishes an Intercepted message from Pekln, whloh says the foreigners there perished July 5th. The message adds that the head of the French Bishop was exposed on a pole outside the Vlcerdy's yamen. CBIOASO SBAIM AMD raOVUUOM BASBM. A Japanese military report from Tientsin says that at a conference of the allied commanders it was derided to organize a military government of the city. Three administrators were appointed, Russian, Japanese and English, with equal power. The city, divided into four parts, has been occupied by the French, English, Japanese and American forces, the last named holding the portion from the south gate to the east gate. The Itussians occupy the towns and villages on the left bank of the Pel-Hp and tho Lutai canal. tiuardlnfr the Canadian C'anala, Wheat. i;©nlng............ Ugliest  uowest.......... losing.  Corn. Dpeulng  richest  Ljoweet  •-.....C Oats. Jpeuiug  Jjght-sl......... 'loitng  Pork. •t-enlug......... ■Jig beet  'ytwwt  'niHtUlt.........I Chicago, July 25, 19U0. Ma» Ogdensburg, N. Y., July 25.—All the lock men on the St. Lawreuce canals have been sworn in as special police officers by Colonel Sherwood, chief of the Dominion police, and the canals are now policed by a strong body of special officers both night and day who are thoroughly armed. It is said Information has been given that an attempt would be made on the Welland canal. 75* sy 37W r« Fire In Paris Exposition, GLOBE WAREHOUSE, Berlin, July 25.—The Voedeche Z«ltnng today aapporta Count Von Bnelow in reiailng to even commanloate to the Kaiser the Chlneee reqaeet for mediation, and e mdemne Freeldent SIcKtnley'e action In replying to the alleged plea o( the Chlneee K nperor. The p*per Bays MoKtnley has •llatorbed the solidarity of the uivllliod world regarding China by Injndlolonelj following Chlneae wlehee. m 3T« in Hi 38* Paris, July 25.—At about 10 o'clock last evening fire broke out in the cellars of the Martinique pavilion of the exposition, situated in the Trocadero garden, destroying a quantity of alt-ohol. The pavilion -itself was saved, but much damage was done to the basement. The fire was entinguished before 11 o'clock, at which hour during the hot season the water is cut off. Had it been otherwise It is probable that the entire building would have l»een destroyed. PITTSTON, PA Best Patent Flour . $4.75 Best Family Flour . 4.50 Rye Flour . . 4 00 Pillsbury's Flour . s so Chop and Meal wSf"ht . 1.05 Bran and Midds . . 1.05 Oats, per bushel . 35c Hams, per lb . i'Jc Cheese, full cream . hc Fruit Jars, pints, a doz. 5°° Fruit Jars, quarts,' 60c Fruit Jars, J Gal. " 7°c Pint root beer bottles 65c Quart root beer bottles 85c Can rubbers, 3 doz. for 10c 4 lbs Tid Bit Crackers 30c A | This means special at'tractions in all lines. 1 I* ;w* 23* mi n The Windward Repaired. LISCUM'S FUNERAL. St. John's. N. F., .Inly 25.—The repairs to the machinery of the Peary exploring steamer Windward, it is expected", will lDe completed by tonight, and she will then attempt to proeeed through the stait of Belle Isle, whieh will probably be free of ice e'e long. This would enable her to snve a couple of days. July Hepfc. Oct. .... 11 85 . II ft! .... 11 TO .... 11 77 .... Lancaster, Pa., July 25.—Jacob Ritter, a stone mason in Pittsburg, a Lancaster county village, was half a ccntury ago sent to jail for a year, charged with Btealiug a crowbar from Christian Ziui- Iner. Hitter served honorably through the rebellion, but on account of his term ui prison a cloud rested on his reputation which all his declarations of innocence could not remove. While improvements were Iwing made by the present owner of Zimmer's property the rusty crowbar was unearthed two feet below the surface of the ground, where it had fallen and been covered with earth. One of Hitter's family was a lieutenant governor of Illinois, and other members were equally prominent. Ritter Was Innocent, Commander of the Ninth Burled With Military Honor*. SOME GOODS AT COST. AND SOME LESS  THEY MUST GO! Peroale Shirt Waists at 28c, worth 50o. J Japanese Folding Fans lo. Ladles' Crash Skirts, worth 50a for 28c. j Heavy Crash 4o yard, worth Qa. Ladies' Ganze Vests, Re. Large towels with fringe aad red border, Children's Hose with silk heel and toe, 8e pair. TAKING THE REINS London, July 25.—Much of this morning's news from China consists of belated stories of the operations nt Tientsin. One of them tells of the burinl of Colonel Liseum of the Ninth regiment, who was interred with military honors on the evening of July 14. General Dorward, the British commander, attended with his wounded arm in a sling. Jnpnnene Influence. Shanghai, July 25 —Fugitives from the Interior report that Imperial Chinese troope ere killing all "Boxers" on sight, sajiog that the "Boxers" deceived them Into embarking on a hopeless struggle. Yokohama. J||ly 25.—It is reported th«f the Japanese foreign minister has been in constant communication with the southern viceroys of China, urgiug theui to mobilize troops and to mareh northward to restore peace and order. After the capture of Tien-tsin he again enjoined upon them the expediency of plueing themselves nlongsidc the foreign troops, thereby showing China's determination to crush the rebels and to fulfill the treaty obligations of China. The viceroys hesitated, it is said, to accept the responsibility, but it is believed that they used their influence in Perking, with the result that the emperor's party resumed control. The new pacer, Montauk, 2:lft%, by Brown Hal, carries six ounce toe heights. Rheumatism tnrca in a iDay. Kate MeCracken, owned by Mr. J. Waller Lovatt of Bethlehem, Pa., has a new trotting record of 2:11%. Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Ita action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. Jt removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose gr&tly benefits. 75c. Sold by J. H. Houck, druggist, No. 4 North M*i» «t., Pittaton. London, Jnly 25.—Lord Salisbury today Informed Ambassador Uhoate that he had every reason to believe the foreigners In Pekln perished either on Jnly 6 or 7. Alien. 2:07:?4. continues to work fast nt Iteailvillc. His latest move was a mile in 2:!1M». with apparent ease. When the British bluejackets went to aHsist the Americans, who were in a tight place, they were almost cut off by a cross fire of surprising accuracy. They were unable to move until dark, when Colonel Liseum's body was brought back to the camp. One correspondent says that the Americans at first underestimated the fighting capacity of the Chinese. for 10c worth 20c. Infants' Luce Cape, all styles, from 60. ; pare Laundry Soap, best quality, 3 large Men's Lauudried Percale Shirts, with at-| cakes, for 5o. tached collars and cuffs, only 30c. 1 , Hamciocks, a great variety, from 48o. Shanghai, Jnly 25.—Eight British transports ana 3,000 American troops have arrived in Takn. Both the British and Amerloan oontingents are lacking artillery. U Hong Chang insiata he can get a meseage to M. Piohon, the French minister to Pekln, in five aaya. Dr. riUer, 2:12Vi. worked two miles at When ton recently in 2:15V6, 2:14 Ms. stepping the last end of both very fa"st. Key Direct, a full brother to De Veras, wliit li took a record of 2:13*4 at Dover recently, won a race in California in 2:11Vi. 2:14 and 2:14. Are Reichard & Weaver's lager beer and porter—the best malt beverages on the market. Sold by all dealeis and put up in casea for the family trade and pfcn'o parties by the Wilkesbarre Bottling Works, 138 South Canal street, Wilkesbarre. Cool and Invigorating THE MAGNET, "SJ, All the correspondents agree in stating that the Japanese showed remarkable energy and daring, and it is generally hoped that they will have the satisfaction of being the first to reach Peking. Geneva. N. Y., July 25. — Professor William R. Brooks, director of the Smith observatory, this city, h(»s discovered a comet. Us position at the time of discovery whs right ascension 2 hours 48 minutes 40 seconds, declension north 12 degrees 30 minutes. It was moving in a northerly direction. It resembles n great naked eye comet in miniature, is in the New Comet Discovered. Wm. firury. A'/ote may be sent after the wagon recall during the Cleveland grand circuit The gelding champion worked a When the quantity of food taken la too large or the quality too rich heartburn Is likely to follow, and especially bo if the digestion haa been weakened by constipation. Eat slowly and not too freely of easily digested food. Masticate the food thoronghly. Let six hours elapse between meals and when you feel a fulness and Wdlght in the region of the stomach after eating, indicating that you have eaten too much, take one of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and the heartburu may be avoided. For sale by Farrer, Peek & Roberts, apothecaries; Pitta ton, one door above Eagle Hotel, aud West Pittston, Wyoming and Luzerne Avea. Beartbarn. CLEARING OUT TTiBTTiH'IfTT- FraillMa In IjOndoo, Special to the Gamttb nicet in Ah: Ui-2:1J! the other dny The officers of the British warship Terrible who were at Ladysraith are reported aa saying that the Chinese shell tire was more severe than that of the London, July 25.—A ntory printed In ths Dally Telegraph describing the discharge of Canadian volunteers from London hospitals in a homeless and pennMeaa condition has created a sensation and fear ia expressed for the bad effect of snoh action on OunJ1*11 loyalty. An offiotal explanation says that thoss discharged were Ineepecttated by siokness. The explanation adds that the men were given a shilling a The 1-year-old Direct colt, out of Bon Bui, by Simmons, in Kcating's string, tepped a heat in 2:11% and repeated in 2: 12 Im fore being shipped from Cleveland Pfttenu Wauto)} HIGH r GRADE Boers. constellation of Aries and has a starlike nucleus and a broad tail. This is the twenty-second comet discovered by Professor Brooks. To aell, or procure, for United States and foreign countries, by the British-American Latent Investment Co.; also partners found to help develop patents. Send two conta, in stamps, for Patent Record. Benj. A. Crowther, Pittston representative, 60 Church street, Pittston, Pa. SUB STIIfFS at less than cost, The ease with which Cresceus beat Tommy Britton in 2:10 over a heavy triK'k at Pittsburg indicates that he will be a prominent factor in the $20,000 stallion nice at Iteadvfflf this fall. to Detroit Peklni In Anarchy. Chefu, July 23 J-Geueral Li, commanding the Pel-tang forts, near Taku, reports to the British officer commanding at Tongkn that a runner who left Peking on July 14 reports that Peking was in a state of absolute anarchy; that the regular troops were fighting the Boxers and that the latter were getting the better of the struggle; that the Maxim ammunition of the legation guards was ex» hausted and that were using their ritles sparingly; thai .. recently msfied the walls and silenced the Chinese guns and that u few Chinese princes were desirous of protecting the foreign' ers, bit were in a minority. General Li is anxious to avoid fighting the allies. uiDIBS' PINK BUMMER BIBBED VESTS, reduced from lUc to 6c, 16c to 10c, aSc to 16c, 50c to OOC. bicycles Buffalo, July 25.—Fire last night destroyed the Eastern elevator, which was situated on the island opposite the foot of Washington street. The elevator and its contents were valued at $750,000 and are a total loss. The catise of the fire was not learned. The watchmap reports that half an houf- before the flames were discovered everything was in good order, and there were no signs of flre. There was no oxploeion preceding the flre. Carpenters and painters had been at work in the building, and it is possible that some one of them dropped  The elevator was owned by the' "American Linseed Oil compuny. Elevator Flre In Buffalo, Talk about a clearing sale of Summer Goods! you should attend the. sale MEnB»mS5uBAI;BB!,a.OAN "Bum AMD DBAWERS, reduced from 35c to 31c. McWilton, 2:11 V.s has worked an easy mile over the Spring Valley (Miun.) half mile track in 2:15. He is going with bin head free from the viselike brhlle he used to wear, is steady and nets as if he would racy well. PA tsootof:i *?from ®1"0010 83c' ♦lw to *l Upholstering; th}y«S A i WASH GOODS must go at thiHuale. A. large assortment of Lawns in stripes and figures that were 6c now 4c. SPALDING CHAIN LESS CRAWFORD, REMINGTON, V ELK, DIXIE. day and the department could not be held J responsible If the men squandered the money. This is adding inanlt to injury, aa a shilling a day is insufficient to bny more than one meagre meal and the men hare been compelled to sleep on park benches. Old work done over eqnal to Daew. Couches, lounges, parlor suite. Ro gers, old Brick 11*11. North Main street. - now in progress Alma Mnter's sevenfh producing son jhows up in Alexander, by Baron Wilkes. 2:18, and a brother of Alfonso, 2:20%. He is the sire of Perry Davis, who took I trotting record of ot Marlboro, Mass., the other day. Great reduction in prloe of plastering lath. J. E. Pattkbson & Co. store, where everything in the summer line is sfbitig 10c and Wife Organdies now 6c.*D 15c and JJV: Dimities now 13Kc. »c and J5c Organdie* now 15c. 10c Percales, 36 inches wide, are going at 6c. our A Uhlld EnJaja The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrnp of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious, the most gratifying results follow lta usfl; so that It is the best family remedy known and every family shonld have a bottle. Manu factured by the California Fig Syrnp Co. The Cure that Cures * Coughs, f Colda, | Grippe* | - —"«*« ALL GINGHAMS at lew than they can be made ANTDIM'4 1823. ZjL 1 M A i. V JL A. 7 # PRICES, - $20 4 pedal to the Qasstt*. ratal Five in Mew York* Myron E. MeHcnry, that whirlwind Jrlver in close finishes, added a brilliant feat to his already brifcht reeotd by winning the Chamber of Commerce $5,000 stake, at tlie Detroit meeting the other day, with Bonnie Direct. Caviare of the Chlneae Arsenal, Chicago, Jnly 25.—A fire is raging at 125 Dearborn street and fonr lives have already been lost. The fire originated In the Windsor Collar Co.'s factory by the explosion of a can of gasoline. Tien tsin. July 13, via Chefu, July 17, and Shanghai, July 25.—After fighting all day a force of 2,000 Japanese, supported by British and Russians, captured the Chinese fortified arsenal two miles east of the city, making a night attack. The foreigners charged under a very heavy fire from the arsenal, following the Chinamen and killing 400 of them. The foreign-loss was heavy, but is not reported. The Chinese bombarded the foreign city of Ticn-tsiu heavily for three days and killed some British sailors on a tug, besides several Frenchmen. The foreigners are mounting heavy guns from tlu\ Heet, among them being four 12 plunders and four 4 inch guns, and will attempt to locate and silcn-e the Chi iii C• mi lis. An explosion of dynamite Um Allen's Foot-KiM la Yoar Gloves. A lady writes : "I shake Allen's Foot- Ease into ay gloves and rnb a little on my hand}- It saves my gloves by absorbing perspiration. It is a moat dainty toilet powder." We invite the attention of physiciaus and nurses to the absolute purity of Allen's Foot Esse Dr. W. 0. Abbott, editor of the Oilcasro Clinic, says: "It is a grand preparation; I an using it constsntly in my practice " All drug and shoe stores sell H, 25o. Sample sent free Address, Allen 8 Olmsted, L* Boy, N Y Headquarters for Bicycle The record of Hood's Ssrsaparilla la literally wrltteu In the blood of millions of people to whom it has given good health. It is all the time curiniz diseases of the etomacb, nerves, kidneys aud blood, and it is doing good every dsy to thousands who are taking it for poor appetite, tired feeling and general debility. It is the beet medicine moDey can bny. A Record in Blood. WHOOPING COUGH. ASTHMA. Bj BRONCHITIS AND INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION 19 Cutler & Phinney 14 NORTH MAIN STREET. Snndriea| Of food is essential to good health With ont good teeth we canr jt have  mastioation. We do everytning known to modern dentistry at moderate prices Teeth extracted without pain by aid of vitalised air. Dr. R*a*. 8. lfain St. Thorough mastication 5. P. FENN, Special to the Qazctte. Hot Wave Id Spain OTTOS 3n,I W-A great hot W.T. Th. temper.- tore today is 10# a.gTM*. att . there are no proctratlone. 8 HARDWARE'STORF, N.Jfflain St. ✓ Are invited to make this store your (hopping headquarters during July and August,, by mail or in person. We are €M keeping up the standard of quality, but lowering prices, on many lines of summer goods. If vou cannot visit the store sen 1 us your mail orders for Silks, Dress Coods, Wash Goods. Ribbons' La :es, White f»6ods, Embroideries. Flar.nels, Ta'ile Linen, Nankins H Dsiery, «lo»es. Pnllejr belts, Pulley Collars, &c. CURE & $9td by aUdnmisfs 25* soctt I Cray's Transfer Has Rigs for Moving, also takes "S parties over the boulev*r ta»S®SUtt- ■'' '! Special to the Qasrtb. 1 v Jnly SB.-Ujo., A sight*, Thnwday, .hpw.re; followed bj t,,t M« (mb. Th. WMui.., ESTRAY OOW. Hood's Pills are non -irritating. Price twentj-fWe cents. Tailoring Strayed from m place on Sunday afternoon. K Hnd white cow, white on forehead, siz«Cd ©von horn*. Reward for infor Ltwo Mowers Sharpened on tta« latest Improved pueblo* namDmuu» * WIHM't Makes or mars yon., Ycnr position often 'Impends opou jonr tailor. Choose him with deltherat on, atid b« ttti tbe «afo ptds ttuw, UDs Oily TatM: OUt Sngltib *l«ad T» M ©UTLBR rf t»H!NNMY* HI J ' _». . , * *A Stti