Pittston Gazette

              '-i r •» r • •, ISPl pffefiw Samite, fig: ' sc -«-w .... _ ——^———————1 ..JEh , * 7 ninnm irr i n I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18S0 , FIFTY-FIRST YEAR i DAILY established i«g PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 14, 1900. T w«o? ANMONTHOPY r ONLY DAILY IN C] ANOTHER MESSAGE EROM CONGER MORE DETAILS OF PLOT NEW COXEY'S ARMY. ONCE MORE UNDER FIRE BRYAN'S SON IN DANGER. HIGH GRADE We don't talk much about prices, but let our prices talk for up. Porto Rloan Unemployed March to laved From a Terrible Death by iteneral Whefelei. Chicago, Aug. 14.—General Joseph Wheeler, commander of the depatfirient of the lakes, yesterday saved the life of William Jennings Bry&n, Jr., the 12- year-old son of the Democratic candidate for the presidency. The lad visited General Wheeler, and the latter, after his first greeting, turned to his work and allowed the youngster to amuse himself as best he might. Young Bryan found k loose choir caster and a big bundle of rubber bands. These he tied Into a lortir string and then, securing the caster to the bottom, went to a window and began bouncing the piece of iron up and down on the sidewalk, 75 feet below. A Sensational Confession Made [by C. Luigi Alfieri. San Joan, Sftii Juan, Porto Rico* AUg. 14 —Mori than 100 labours, with thoir wites and children, reached this city yesterday after two days of weary marching, without food, from San Lorenzo, a distance of 27 miles. The procession, made up of all shades and conditions, led by a colored woman with an American flag and carrying banners on which were inscribed the words "Give Us Work," marched quietly through the city to tjhe executive mansion, where a bait was qiade. Chinese Said to Have Renewed Bombardment of Legations.. ffiicycles What's the use of keeping a dog if you have to do the barking yourself. TO 8LAY PRESIDE)}! MKINLEY, ALLIES FIBE ON THE FOURTEENTH. SPALDING GHAINLESS CRAWFORD, REMINGTON, -ELK, DIXIE. . v. AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Said to Have Been Selected to Kill President After iA-escl Drew Hl» Lot—Warning; to Government Discredited by Secret Service. New York, Aug. 14.—The Herald says. "Lots were ca6t oh May 1 by anatch Ists fol* the assassination of rubers. . "By the first lot Gaetano Brescl wat selected to kill iving Humbert. "By the second was choseD to slay President McKinley. By Some Mistake. Ruastnna and British Gnna Are Turned on Onr Soldiers—Details of the Battle of Specials [or This Wei French Report Says Allies are Within 16 Miles of Pekin. • Roberts tUports the Operations of Bis Yans-tbaafi 6 dozen Ladies' Fine Muslin Gowns, empire design, lavishly trimmed with the finest of Insertion and embroidery, grateful sleeves, edged ' with fine embroidered ruffle, one of the handsomest garments ever offered to the retell t rad°; re: ular value 11 76; spool a price 99c each. A choice assor ment of dress ginghams, the pat'erns and sttles ar* exceedingly good; special price 8 cents a yard. Various Command*. The ftbokefemhn then called upon Acting Civil Governor Hunt and explained that the object of the visit was to ask the government Xp open a road between Caguas and Safi Lorenzo, thus enabling the laboring classes of the district to get a livelihood. He pointed out that at present there was no work of any kind in that district and that the people* Who were wholly dependent upoii their daily earnings, were without bread and suffering.Mr. Hunt replied Sympathetically And promised that the government would dd all in its power to relieve the situation. The daiegatloti immediately retired, well pleased with the interview, and the pro: cession left the city an hour after it had entered and began the return jouraejrl Orders were promptly issued for work to be begun on the road today and for the employment of as many persons as possible who might apply from the district.Londou, Aug. 14.—A dispatch to The Telegraph from Canton, duted Aug. 11, says that Consul Scojtt has received a cipher message from Sir Claude Mucdonnld, the British minister at Peking, of the same date jub the dispatch sent by Minister Conge* through Consul Me- Wade, Aug. 6. Sir Claude says; "Our situation is desperate, tfi ten daD8 our food slipply ends. Unless we are relieved a general massacre is probable. The Chinese offer to escort us to Tien tsin, but, remembering Cawupur,, wo refuse the offer. There are over 200 European women and children in this legation." •• London, Ang. 14 —Lord Roberts cables m follows to the War Offioe : 1 Ang. 18 — General Kitchener telegraphs that General: 1 DeWet last night exploded three of his' wagons and released sixty prisoners who say that President Steyh la kept nnder survelllance bj the Boers. Ifethnen oaptnred one of DeWet's guns and shelled hit main oamp. Ian Hamilton'a main body is expected at Blannwbank today. Later— ifethnen and Kltohener are atlll following DeWet toward Modderfonteln, ten miles eaat of Ventoradorp. Field Oornet Boshoff and 183 bnrghere, of Standerton, have anrrendered to Clery." Special to the Oassttb. PRICES, - $20 to $75 The general, engrossed with his labors, paid no attention to the boy, who gradually became so interested iu his play that he leaned farther and farther but of the casement of the window. "Fighting Joe" happened to glance up a tew minutes later and was horrified td see the lad hanging with his whole body over the sidewalk and only the toes of his shoes visible, clutching the angle of tne window. He sat aghast for a moment. Then,, rushing to the Window, he Eulled the lad in by his legs and landed im safely on the floor. Speaking of the occurrence afterward, General Wheeler acknowledged that young Bryan was within an inch of being dashed to death on the pavement below when he caught sight of him. "Men were also named to assassinate President Loubet of France, Emperoi William of Germany and the emperor ol Austria. Headquarters for Bicycle Sundries] 25 dozen Men's Fine Suspenders, patent ) buckle, made to retail at 25o a pair; special J 15 cents a pair. 1 lot of Ladies' Muslin Skirta, umbrella style, excellent quality ruffle edged with fine lace or embroidery, tape drawing strings; speelal price 75 cents each. POWERS SUPPORT OUR DEMAND "The Italian consul general In this city was informed on May 10 of the plot to kill Kinjr Humbert and the authorities at Washington of the conspiracy to assassinate President McKinley. "Such are the startling statements made in a letter signed by C. Luigi Alfieri, who says he is A member of the anarch istic society of Paterson, and addressed to Signof Barsotti, editor of II Progresso Italo-Americano. Alfieri declares that the anarchists are now seeking his life, and he is hiding in this city. "He dreads the consequences of his exposure, but says his conscience compelled him to speak. He charges that Consul General Branch! did not notify his government in good time of the plot to kill King Humbert when knowledge of it was given to him. S. P. FENN, Syrup-Figs Large 10 oa. bottle Ammonia, good quality, rabber stopper, i cents. A Yang-tsun dispatch, dated Aug. 7, giving details regarding, the capture of that place, says: HARDWARE STORE, N. Wain St Men's Fine Leather Belts, 2 inches wide, double creaaed edges rings and buckle to match; special price 25c each Men's Waterproof Collars for hot weather. In all styles, 10 cents each. Actrfleasantfy andJbompt/y. Death of Collis Huntington, the Railway Magnate. "The Russians and French held the left, the British the left center, the Americans the right center and the Japanese the extreme right. The British and Americans advanced on the village at a rapid •ate for 5,000 yards under a severe shell ind rifle fire. The Russians opened, and the British-American advance became u race for positions, culminating in a brilliant charge. Mi lone; Cleanses the System Gently and Effectually when bilious or costive. 1 Closing out 1 lot of P am mocks, clots weave, good pillow spreader, metal ends; special prloe 95 cents earsh. Chicago Factory Destroyed. 8 cakes best Buttermilk Boap la handsome Special to the (*autti. Ohlcago, Ang. 14.—Fire this morning destroyed K. Olsen & Co.'s clothing factory. Loss, $100,000. BASEBALL SCORES. Denison, -Tex., Aug. 14.—The full blood Creek Indians refuse to take their allotments and have withdrawn from the regular Creek government. They have established a pure Indian government of their own, with Chinnubie Halfo at its head. No white persons or half breeds will be permitted to live with the full bloods, and the full bloods will keep to themselves and away from settlements where the others live. The government l§ to be run according to the ancient laws Of the tribe. The Seminoles are disposed to make the same movejnent. It is not believed that the United States government will attempt to prevent the new government being put into operation, but !f it does the Indians are expected to sell their lands and remove to Mexico, negotiations looking to a movement of that kind having been under way for some time. Creelc Indiana Secede. Presents in the most acceptable form the laxative principles of plants An own to act most beneficially. Ladles* fine Gauze Vests from 5o and upward. box for 7 cents. We spoke to you last week of wasting money. A great many people saw the point, and a great many people dldn tr Por the benefit of the latter the point Is this: It la wasting money to pay more than 75 cents for a preparation that will only relieve you, when * ou can buy one for that price that will permanently cure you Jerome's Malaria and Ague Care will save you money, because it permanently cures. RRIOB 70 OBNTQ, At KANE'S PHARMACY, PEOPLE'SSTORE Special to the Gjubttb. Results of Yesterday's Games In the Different Leagues, "The heaviest loss of the day was sustained by the Americans, the-Fourteenth Infantry having 9 killed, 62 wounded and several missing. The Bengal lancers unsuccessfully attempted to cut off the Chinese retreat." Washington, Aug. 14 — Secretary Sheng, of the Chinese Legation, at noon brought to the State department another message from Minister Conger. It left Shanghai this morning. The contents are as yet unknown. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL At Pittsburg— R. H. B. New York... 10000004 2— 7 10 2 Pittsburg ...102010000—4 7 1 Batteries—Carrick and Bowertnan; Philippi arid O'Connor. At Cincinnati— h. tt. B. Brooklyn 00000000 0— 0 1 0 Cincinnati . 00004000 *- 4 7 1 Batteries— Kitson and McGuire; Phillips and Kahoe. At St. Louia— R. H. B. Philadelphia.. 000001002—3 8 2 St. Louis 0 1 2 0 0 4 2 1 «-10 18 1 Batteries—Piatt and Murphy; Powell and Robinson.At Chicago— R. H. K. Boston 0000001 00—1 9 2 Chicago 00000051 1— 7 10 0 Batteries—Willis and Clarke; Callahan and Chance. Second game— R. H. B. Boston 3 0001 0000-4 6 4 Chicago 003000 3 0 *— 6 8 4 Batteries—Nichols and Sullivan; Garvin and Donohue. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS IS Soatli Ittln Street, Nttstoa. Always tht i Drory's Cheapest. | Old Stand Telephone Call 412. The range of today's prices for the active stocks of the New Yorlc stock markets are gven below. The quotations are furnished the by M. 8. Jordan & Co., rooms 706 and 706. Mears Dolldlng, Scranton. 1%. New York, Aug.;i4, 1000. Vaw York Stock Market. "Altieri's story is most remarkable. The fact that Chairman Odell of the Republican state committee was warned of a plot to assassinate the president lends credence to his statements. BUY THE GENUINE — MANFD. BY CALIFORNIA FIG STRUPCO. "In his letter, which really amounts to a confession. Alfieri says he was enlisted in the anarchistic society of Paterson by deceit. As soon as he knew the real objects of the organization he was anxious to withdraw. Allies Fire on Americana. Another Yang-tsuii special says: LOUISVILLE , KY. NEW YORK. N.Y. for sate by druggists - prict SO* per bottle. SAN FRANCISCO. "Owing to a mistake British and Russian guns shelled the Fourteenth United States infantry during the night, wounding ten." South Main Street. Pitts ton. Evans Bros. Open- High Low- Oloelnar. eet. est. in*. A inn. I Sugar.... ....126 126 123H American Cotton Oil Z7. \\7. AmericanTobaoeo... 06K 06 \ 96M 95U Amn. Bt,.W 8492 34M 34* 34M Atch..««... 27« 28% 27* 2dfi Atch. Pref 71 71* 70% 7lg Brooklyn Trac....... 68* 69* 58 to B. A O 76 76* 73* 74 Oon. Tobacoo......... 26* 2S* 26 26 27* 27* 27* UdfcG. Weetorti  Commenting upon this occurrence. The Standard says: "It is melancholy to learn that the losses of the Americans, who seem to have borne themselves with conspicuous gallantry, were Increased by a deplorable error, In consequence of which one of their regiments was pounded by Russian and British cannon. The incident emphasizes the necessity of that close co-operation |ihich is not easily obtainable without a single commander and a general staff." PANNEBECKER'S STUDIO W. t A11 WOrk We Bake a., finished in Specialty:: fro™ 8ix to _ :: ten days re-01 gardless of Children's i weather i4 South Main rhOtOS. .. street, RITTSTON. RENN'A. "Friends warned him that to attempt to withdraw would mean death. He remained in the society, but with the determination to gain all its secrets. He attended the meetings of the society for nine months. Altieri says that the first lot drawn on May 1 was by Bresci, by which it was determined he was to kill King Humbert. FIrat Lot Dfrawn by Bread. ♦ PRICES. Paris. Aug. 14. — The Governor of French Cochin. Cbina, reports that he has received from Britislf sources word that the allies are within sixteen miles of Pekin. C\, B. AQ 126H Vt7H 126* 121K 0., M. A'St. P.... .. 1112* 114* 118(7 114(2 Che. B, LAP.. 107* 108* 107* 108* D. & H  D. LAW 18 i 180 180 180 Federal Bteel 34 Z 36* 34 35* r*d«ral Steel Pfd.... 06* H6* GO* 67 lo„ Kao A Teiu Pf  umlnllltMMub.... n 73 7i» 71H u»DhattAiCElevated. 91* 02 01* 02 let. Trao 166* 156 165* 165* lo. Pac 5 H 62 5l* 61* "— oa Qtuu OB ™D«' Chicago, Aug. 14.—John G. Woolley, candidate for president on the Prohibition ticket, is suffering from a painful injury to one of his»shoulders, the result of falling down stairs flt his home. Mr. tVoolley was starting down the steps from the third floor, when his foot slipped on the hard wood floor, and he fell headlong. It was soon found that the upper arm bone had been wrenched from the socket, and some difficulty was encountered in getting it back to its right position. Mr. Woolley expects to be able to go to Missouri Wednesday night to fill some engagements to speak. An engagement which he had at Mound City, Mo., has been caucelefl. Candidate Woolley Injured. A SUIT FROM OUR SHOP^^ Condensed Milk. Bagle Brand .... Challenge and Leader Brands 3 far *SC Regal and Bell Brands, 3 for . 25c Mellon's'Food, a 75c bottle for 60c 16c "The letter names the man who drew the (second lot, which was to determine who the assassin of President McKinley should be. Alfieri says the names of the men chosen to kill President Loubet, Emperor William and the emperor of Austria will never be known. • STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.C. W. Li. t».C. Brooklyn .. 65 33 .025 Boston .... 43 47 .478 Pittsburg .. 40 42 . 538 6t. Louis... 39 47 .453 Phil'phia... 47 41 .534 Ciricinniiti.. 40 50 .444 Chicago ...40 45 .500 New York.. 35 49 .417 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Milwaukee—Milwaukee, 6; Chicago, 7. At Detroit—Detroit, 3; Indianapolis, 0. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Hartford—riartford, 5; Toronto, 1. At Providence—Providence, 6; Syracuse, 6. At Springfield—Springfield, 0; Montreal, 6. A dispatch from General Linevitch. commander of the Russian troops in the province pf Pe-chi-li, to the Russian minister of war. General describing the capture of Pei-tsang and Yang-tsun, has been published here, in which General Linevitch estimates that the Chinese at Pei-tsang were 25,000 strong. Is invariably strikingly attractive All other tailors try to imitate our style, but the results are always far from our kind of results. Yoa can't afford a tailor-made imitation of a good suit any more than one that is ready made. Come to us. London, Aur. 14 —8 p. m.—At this writing, London-ifl without further news of the advance of the Pekin relief colnmn. •D•••••■ " 7B OC uiTB Uif People's Gas 98 98% 98 98*. Joroey Central 130 180% 130 130%- So. Pacific Wi 33% 33)4 33VC Norfolk A Western.. 84** 34% 84 31 Nor.FMc 51% | 62*4 61% 62% Nor. Pac. Pref ....... 71% 71% 71% 71H N.Y.Oen 130 130% 130 13u^ o &W 21% ai% ai% 21% Penn 12J 129*2 128% 129% Pac Mall  Peopls'iOaa  Reaitng Common.... 17 17 17 17 Sealing latPref'd... 69*4 69*4 59*4 C9V4 So. ifIj 11*4 11*4 11% 11% 8p.ily.Pref 68% 62% 52g 69% Ten. O. * Iron. 78 72% 71% 72 U. B. Leather ;Com.. 10% 11% 10% 11 a. 8. Leather.Pref... 68% 60 6$ St Robber 29% 30 [29% 80 U. Pacific 69% 60% 6$C 60% a. Pacific Pref 76*4 76% 76% 76% Wabaah Pref 18% 18*4 18% 18*4 Weetern Union 81 81% 81 81% Third Aye 109% 109% 109% 109% onoAM ■■am amv novmoti mun. . "Being translated, the letter continues as follows: Starch. London, Auj. 14 —Sir Lo Feng Ln, the Chinese Minister, flatly denies that the legations have been re-attaoked or that Li Ping Heng baa mounted artillery on the oity wall. Be aaya food ia now anpplled the legations regularly. " 'I already notified the federal government a few days ago. However, Chey. Branchi was notified on May 16 that the killing of Humbert by Gaetanq Brssui, etc., had been voted. GILROY, THE TAILOR, ARMSTRONG'S « PRICE LIST. Hje says their left flank was miped and provided xi'ith bombproof*. Their hurried flight prevented them from destroy; a fridge of boats, and this enabled the illles to capture the whole camp, including 18 guns. At Yang-tsun General Linevitch estimates the Chinese force as about 20,000 men. The Russian losses were two offi-« cers and 110 men wounded. lb Sooth Main St. Loose Lump, 6 lbs for 3 lb boxes, each . . JSC . . 18p IOC . . IOC . . IOC' . . »5C Ntely'l Extrpdlttot* fteJaveA. New Yprk, Aug. 14.~XhrtDiifti a legal complication as peculiar sb any that has ever been laid before the ftnited States courts Charles F. W. Neely, accused ef misappropriating thousands of dollars in connection with the administration of the postal department of Cuba, was not made subject to an order of extradition yesterday, and his case is more complex than ever. Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court came to this city yesterday to sign an order for the extradition of Neely to Cuba. He did not sign it, however, because he found that John D. Lindsay, Neely's counsel, has applied to Judge Wallace for a writ of habeas corpus for his client and that Judge Wallace had denied the application and had issued an order remanding Neely to the custody of United States Marshal Henkel pending an appeal to the supreme court of the United States. This appeal was made on Friday last. Elastic, per package . Celluloid per package . J. X. L., pir pick age . Com Starch, 6 packages "Now I am living in New York and always hidden in order not to meet with a sure death, as I was menaced by the same society. Now I have such an awful time only because I tried to avoid a great mischief, but doing so I have no remorse not to have accomplished my duty, and I am waiting for the hour to disappear from this infamous society." Unlft* Men Can't Join Militia. Flour Corn and cracked corn, per 100 1.05 Chop and meal, per 100 - - 1.05 Hay. per 100 85c Cut Hay, per 100 - - - - 85c Oats, per bushel 36c Fancy Jam, per bottle - 10c Fancy Columbia River Salmon 20c Two cans Salmon .... 25c Mason Jars, pints, per doz - 50c Mason Jars, quarts, per doz - - 60c Mason Jars, D4 gal, per doz - 70c All Good* Delivered Promptly. - ■ $4-75 Berlin, Aug. 14 —A private letter from Tien Tsin saja thai German Lieutenant Frederick, wbo fall in the fighting around Tien Tain, wan oaptured alive by the Boxafc and *eoapUateCJ. Vancouver, B. C„ Aug. 14.—According to a decree of the trades and labor council, union men cannot hereafter serve in the militia. This is the outgrowth of the salmon fishermen's strike, during which the militia was called out to prevent the strikers from attacking the Japanese fishermen, who broke the deadlock by accepting the terms offered by the canners. The labor organizations have appointed commissions to net in the matter, and the militiamen will undoubtedly be declared ineligible for membership in the unions. His report end», "Our troops are bivouacking at Yang-tsun and are in splendid health." * Shoes. Washington, Aug. 14.—The attitude asanmed by the United States towarda China's appeal for the opening of peaoe negotiations baa been endoreed by the Powera. Reponses have been received from Germany, Ko gland, Russia, Italy and Austria. In eaoh oaae, they concur ln this government's position, promising support ln the demand that the gates of Pekln be opened for the removal of the ministers and other foreigners.  When In need of shoes call on us. We keep them at all prices. The very latest styles and the best quality for the price in the city. Our ladies'shors at $1.25 in lace or button are excellent values for tbe money. New York, Aug. 14,1900. Wheat. Sept. Dec. May Opening 70M 62 Highest. SOU 82k Lowest 70M 81H ... Closing ; ,79ft 81% ... Consul General Branchi when seen last night at the Lotos club said that such a charge, emanating from such a source, was unworthy of an answer. "You may say, however, tl\at I have seen the published statement, but I have never before heard of Luigi Alfleri. Further than that I cannot dignify the statement contained in it by being interviewed on the subject." Branch! Never Heard of Alfleri. Baltimore Stevedores' Strike. Baltimore, Aug. 14.—The strike of the 2,000 union stevedores who went out last week is assuming an ugly aspect, and minor disturbances are of daily occurrence. A big crowd attacked a street car at Locust point in which were a number of nonunion colored men who hnd taken the strikers' places and bombarded it with bricks and other missiles until dispersed by the police. They also attacked a gang of 15 colored men as the latter emerged from the Baltimore and Ohio docks at Locust point, following them several blocks and pelting them with stones and bricks. At the foot of Allen street one of the negroes drew a pistol and fired five sljots into the crowd of men, women and boys who were following them. Three of the shots took effect, wounding Henry Presser. Joseph Benesch and Arthur Raynier. None of the wounds is serious, and the mpn who did the shooting, together companions, fled nnd have not yet been arrested.Opening.. 43 40* Hbhest. 43* 40* Lowest 43 40 Cfcutag 43 40* Chicago, Aug. 14. — General Joseph Wheeler, commanding the department of the lakes, received orders from Washington yesterday directing him to send off the first battalion of the Second regiment, now at Fort Thomas, as quickly as possible. The battalion must be in San Fi in cisco ready to embark on the transj ort Sherman, which sails for Chiua the laltei part of this mouth. General Wheelei and the adjutant general of the depart ment. Colonel Lee, leave today on a toui of inspection to Columbus and Fort Thomas. Ordered to China. J. T. ARMSTRONG 4 CO., Evans Bros. "The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries," said John Fiske, "were the flourishing ages of the witchcraft delusion. Witchcraft, in the early ages, was considered one of the greatest of crimes, as much so as murder, robbery or any other serious offense against the law, and the belief in it was shared by the whole human race until the latter part of the seventeenth century. "In England, In 1664, two women were tiled before Sir Matthew Hale, charged with bewitching several girls and a baby, and they were put to death, for at that time the evidence seemed perfectly rational. In 1615, in Genoa, 500 people were burned to death on the charge of witchcraft. It was the proud boast of a noted executioner in northern Italy, at this time, that in 15 years he had assisted In burning 900 persons charged with sorcery. In Scotland, between 1560 and 1000, 8,000 people were put to death, an average of 200 a year. The last execution for witchcraft In England took place In 1712, in Scotland In 1722, In Germany In 1740 and In Spain In 1781." Witchcraft, Friends of Chevalier Branch! were inclined to attribute the charges published against him to aniuius inspired by the omission by «him of certain names from the list of 100 citizens prominent in the Italian colony appointed to call the recent mass meeting in Tammany hall to give expression to the sentiments of Italian-Americans.53 South Main Street DEATH OF C. P-JHUNTINQTON SOUTH MAIN STREET. The Great Railway Magnate Pasted Away Jnly Exports and Imports. Washington, Aug. 14.—The July statement of the imports and exports of the United .States issued by the bureau of statistics shows the imports of merchandise to have been $63,536,253, of which $21,884,068 was free of duty. The total amount is over $3,000,000 in excess of July, 1899. The exports of merchandise during the month aggregated $100,413,- 501, an increase over the corresponding I month last year of more than $5,500,000. The gold imports for the month were $4,944,764, an increase of about $2,000,- 000. The exports of gold amounted to $3,269,159, an increase of about $663,- 000. BROS^ Bnddeaiy In the Adirondack*. P pedal to the Gazcttk F)ruryV -L'  New York, Aug. 14.—Collia P. Huntington, the veteran railway magnate and multi millionaire, died suddenly at his summer home, Camp Pine Knot, In the Adirondaok mountains, last evening. He was seized with a sudden lllnees. Medioal aid was unavailable and he lived only a tew minutes. The news reaohed here this morning. The actual cause of death is not definitely known yet. l(r. Huntington was born In Harwinton, Conn., Oct 22, 1881* He went to Olifornla in 1848 and was a hardware merchant In Sacramento. With Leland Stanford, Charles Crooker and Mark Hopkins, he built the Central Paolfio and Southern Paolfio railroads. Later he built the Chesapeake and Ohio and other tallroads. His wealth Is estimated at $100,- 000,000.  It was pointed out by them that a series of such letters has since that time been sent to the Italian press and given prominence in II Progresso, whose editor, Carlo Barsotti, and Chevalier Branchi, they say, are not on the best of terms. Only $J a pair. Every Shoe Guaranteed . All Sty lea and Widths. % Nitroglycerin Explosion. HATTERS Montpelier, Ind., Aug. 14.—An explosion of nitroglycerin, used in shooting gas and oil wells, occurred near here The Gaithwait Nitroglycerin factor? was demolished, and two men and i team near by were injured. Claude Jones had his right leg so badly injured that amputation will be necessary, and Albert Hayes was badly injured by the shock. There were 1,500 quarts of nitroglycerin in the explosion, and the country was shaken for miles around, plate glass windows being broken in Montpelier. DAVENPORT SHOE STORE. Cabin Bandit Killed. Best Patent Flour . $4-5° Best Family Flour . 4 25 Rye Flour . - - - 4 °° Chop and Meal • i-°° Corn and Cr. Corn . i oo Bran and Midds . . i »oo Oats, per bushel (old) 35c Hay, long and cut - 85c Bale Straw - - • - 60c Secret Service Men Inveetlarated. Washington, Aug. 14.—Chief Wilkie is satisfied that there is nothing in the story that an anarchist has been selected by lot to kill President McKinley. An anonymous letter was received several days ago telling of the alleged drawing of lots and the selection of a man to assassinate the president. The matter was looked into far enough to convince the secret service officials that there was nothing in it. Such letters are frequently received, and in all cases where there seems to be a possibility that an anarchist plot is being hatched they are investigated. In many cases it is found that the letters are written by persons having an obiectjn casting suspicion on some other person. Santiago, Cuba, Aug. 14.—Parejita, the well known bandit, has been killed at Palma Soriano, about 20 miles from Santiago. He wa.s shot by a corporal of the rural guard under Command of Colonel Vaillant. This outlaw, who was a Cuban mulatto, had been terrorizing the country for several years. He was a thoroughly desperate character and had committed numerous murders. In his possession was found a Springfield rifle which was identified as the property of a private of the rural guard recently murdered. AND FITTERS OF FEET. Cray's Transfer Has Rigs for Moving, also takes parties over the boulevard. Tel«craphera Get More Pay. - Pittsburg, Aug. 14.—After several conferences with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials the Order of Railway Telegraphers has secured recognition of the order and a readjustment of wages and conditions which will mean an advance and betterment to the majority of the 2,000 or more operators employed on the Baltimore and Ohio system. The readjustment will reduce a few men, but because of a reduction in hours of work. In some instances the advance will be between $5 and $10 a month. Offloe Ml Montgomery Telephone 814*. A fine line of ladies' shoes and gents' furnishings. " When yon want a modern, up-to date physic try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and pleasant In effect. Price, 85 cents. Samplea free at Farrer, Peck &Soberta, apoth ecarles; Pittaton, one door above Eagle Hotel, and Weat Pitteton, Wyoming and Lnzerne Aves. UlCHSpMOfe 30R. BROAD AND IAIN STS., PITTSTON". Square Western Washers 3,25 Round Western Washers « . . . . $3 00 Hams ----- 12c Sk. Hams - - - - 13° Americana Stranded In Parle. Washington, Aug. 14.—The post at Fort Myer, Va., which has been deserted practically since the departure of Major Kingsbury's" squadron of the Sixth cavalry for San Francisco for transportation to China, is now the home of a squadron of the Fifth cavalry, composed of Troops I, K, L And M. commanded by Colonel William A. Rafferty, which arrived there yesterday. These troops have been stationed in Porto Rico since the cession of that country to the United States. Change In Garrisons. "pedal to the Gam-it*. Paris, Aug. 14.— Six hundred American exonraioniata holding seoond class return! tlokets to the United 8tatee are stranded here, l«ave because of theorowd ed oondltlon of home-going steamers. All are living on hotel coupons, whloh will eoon expire, and aa the holders ere without funds they are faolng a serious situation. A mbsssadoT Porter and Commissioner ?eok have been appealed to. What He Waited For. We Have An of Irish schools tells a good story, says the Newcastle (England) Chronicle. At n school where he made a surprise visit a little boy happened to come In for the first time and stepped up to the inspector at once. "Sit there for the present," said the inspector, Indicating the desired spot. Mexican Fever on a Bark. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave yon, if yon uaed Dr. King's New Life Pilla. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matohleee merit for flick and nervous headache®. They make pnre blood and bnild up yonr health. Only 25cta. Money back if not onred. Sold by W. O. Price, Pittaton, and Stroh'a pharmaoy, West Pittaton Norfolk, Aug. 14. — The Norwegian bark Kopta put into Hampton Roads with six cases of chagres on board and signaled for help. She was boarded off Old Point Comfort by Dr. Brown, quarantine officer, who sent her to quarantine. Chagres fever, also known as "Mexican fever," is frequently contracted by seamen on sllips that touch at Mexr ican ports. Mrs. Booth-Tucker Better. New York, Aug. 14.—Mrs. Booth-Tucker, wife of Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army, who has been ill at Spring Lake, near Asbury Park, N. J., and who was reported dying, is now said to be greatly improved in health and out of danger.. Jelly Glasses per doz 25® Fruit Jars, pints, a doz. 50c Fruit Jars, quarts,' 60c Fruit Jars, 1 Gal. " 7°c Potatoes, per bushel 650 Onions, per bushel . 85c Decidedly the largest and best equipped laundry in Luzerne county. And you'll find It's worth a lot to be a regular customer of a laundry that The boy obeyed readily, and when the inspector had finished his multitudinous inquiries Into the knowledge of geography, grammar and arithmetic possessed by the children he found that the boy still sat In the same spot. is capable dt handling your rush orders, and granting any special favors on short notice. Try it. ACME STEAM LAUNDRY, 83 South nala St. 46 Luzerne Ave BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Movement* of Warships, New York, Aug. 14.—The cargo of the White Star steamer Cymric, which has arrived from Liverpool via Queenstown, was partially damaged by fire discovered in the forward hold at noon on Aug. 5 when the vessel was 19 hours out from Queenstown. The fire raged until midnight the next day, when it was got under control. The vessel was slightly damaged. The extent of the damage to the cargo is not yet known. Fire on Steamer Cymric. n 6*. Notables Attend B»rou BumII'i Funeral j Special to the Qazxtt*. London, Aag. 14 —The funeral of Baron Rnaaell, of KUloweo, Lord Chief Juetioeof England, *ho die* Friday, oocnrred here today. A 'cw maaa wu Mid oy Father Bnaeell, brother ot the deoeaeed, and an oratorio was enng. Many notables were present, inoludlng Lord Rosebery and Ambassador Ghoate.  A British-American anion has been organized in San Francisco. Washington, Aug. liu—The Solace, bringing home the sick and wounded from China, has sailed from Yokohama for Guam, which will be her first stopping place on her homeward trip. The Glacier has sailed from Cavite, Philippine Islands, for Sydney. The Texas is at Bath, Me., and the Kentucky and the Massachusetts are at Squirrel Island. Wm. Drury. Dallas, Aug. 14.—Judge John H. Reagan, chairman of the Texas state railway commission and the only surviving member of Jefferscfn Davis' cabinet, has announced that he will resign his position next January and retire permanently from public life. He says he will devote the remainder of his life to writing his memoirs. Judge Reagan is 80 years old. Last of Confederate Cabinet, "What are you waiting for, my boy?" "Please, sir, I am waiting for the present." Three street railway strikers have beea arrested in St. Louis charged with dynamiting.SOLD AT CAWLBY'S SHOE STORE. Honolulu's death rate has grown untfl a quarantine against consumption has been discussed. CLEARING OUT HI* Gin RlclcerD JOHN O'D. MANGAN'S The Irishman who had never tasted a gin rlckey ordered one so as to impress his friends. The bartender never had heard of a rickey, but be was ashamed to admit his Ignorance, so he put a mixing glass under the bar and made a guess at it. Philippine war veterans have gathered In Denver to form the Society of the Army of the Philippines. Former Minister to Mexleo Dead. The nmeer of Afghanistan has began mobilizing forces, and it was reported in Lahore, India, that he would cross the Russian frontier. * New York, Aug. 14.—Phillips H. Morgan, former United States minister to Mexico, has died in this city as a result of cancer, aged 75 years. Mr. Morgan was born in Baton Rouge, La., and was prominent socially and politically in Louisiana for many years. During recent years he has been engaged in the practice of law in New York city. Three Killed In a Fight, SIIER STUFFS at less than cost. PRICES. ■arderer Farrelt Taken to Marseille. Special to the Oamtti. Tennille, Ga., Aug. 14.—The Southern railway train from Augusta was wrecked here. Thirteen people were badly hurt. Others were less seriously hurt All of the injured are doing well. The train broke in two on a steep grade, and the two sections collided. Wreck on Southern Railway. Aberdeen, Miss., Aug. 14.—Homer and Walter Bittle and Will Lanier were killed at Monroe Prairie in a fight on the public road, in which J. S. Lanier and his sons, George and Jeff, also took part, a quarrel having occurred earlier in the day between the Laniers and the Bittles, which, however, was thought to have been settled until the second meeting took place. LADIES* PINE SUMMER RIBBED VE8T8 reduced from 10c to 6c, 15c to 10c, 86c to 16c 60c to 35c. Oolnmbns, O , Aug. 14 —Charlea R. H. Farrell, the exprees robber end murderer, was taken to llsrysvills tble morning for D preliminary hearing. Lillian Goeteloir, Fartell'e aweetheart, visited him thia morning and there waa a Tery affeoHng aoene. MEN'S FINK BALBRIOGAN SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, reduced from 85c to 21c. Best Patent Flour - $4-75 Chop and Meal w.1fbt 1,00 Gorn and Cr. Corn SlSgM 100 Bran and Midds, «.1,m 100 Oats, per bushel -  Fruit Jars, pints,  Fruit Jars, .60 Fruit Jars, 1-a gal - .70 Then he leaned back to await results. The Irishman sipped at the beverage and shook his head approvingly. "By gorry, 'tis a fine rlckey," he said. "It ought to be," said the bartender. "I put in everything except the IItense."—Chicago Record. The Geneva (N. Y.) City hospital will receive $10,000 by the will of the late Hon. Judge Francis O. Mason. Upon Ihe death of two sisters of the deceased t will, also receive $80,000 additional. Talk about a clearing sale of Summer Goods! you should attsnd the sale PARASOLS, cut from $1.00 to 83c, $1.50to 91.00 $8.00 to $1.85. Jeffries Hart, Santiago, Chile, Aug. 14.—The Chilean congress has voted $2,500,000, Chilean currency, for a cargo of cars, the greater portion of which will be purchased in the United States. Tenders have been invitDd for building the great iron bridge over toe river Maipa. , To Bay American Cars, EVERYTHING IN WASH GOODS must go at this sale. A large assortment of Lawns Id stripes and figures that were 6c now 4c. New "iork, Aug. 14.—Champion James J. Jeffries wrenched one of his ankles by falling from a bicycle at his training quarters at Loch Arbor, near Asbury T»ark, N. J. The iujury is painful, but not dangerous.  Prevented a Tragedy. now in progress at our store, where everything in the summer line is going Special to the Gamtt* Horrible Tragedy in Ohio. Timely Information given Mrs. George Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, saved two lives. A frightful oongh had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. King's New Dlsoovery. One bottle wholly cared bar; and she writes, this marvelous medioine also oared Ifr. Long of a severe attack of pneumonia Such cores are positive proof of its power to care all throat, chest sad lang troubles. Only 50o and $1. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at W. C. Prioe, Pitwton, and Stroh's pharmacy. . West Pittaton. Prepared ™ under GERMAN LAWS, la Excellent for 10c and 12ltfc Organdies now 6c. 16c and 85c Dimities now 12V4c. 26c and 35c Organdiea now 16c. 10c Percales, 36 inches wide, are going at 6c. Jameatown, 0., Aog. 14.-Esrly tble morning, A. O. Blngamon, a prominent man here, elew hla wife and hia aon-ln-law and then fired a bnllet Into hlmaelf, which will probably prove fatal. Hand brakes, to assist in the stopping of trains, were Introduced as early as 1849. Twenty years later the airbrake was patented, which enabled power from the locomotive to be transmitted through hose simultaneously to the brakes of all the cars in a train— a wonderful invention. In 1868 the coaches were connected by patent couplers, another measure of strength and safety. Bralcea, r LUMBAGO,  Rheumatism, Backache, etc. DR. RICHTBR'8 WorlMi.nowiied "ANCHOR" A lame ahonlder la nanally canaed by rheamatlam of the mneolee, and may be enred by a few applloatlona of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For aale by Far re r, Peak & Roberta, apcthtearlee; Plttston, one door above Eagle Hotel, and Weat Plttaton, Wyoming and Lnzerne Avea. ALL GINGHAMS at less than they can b» made Baltimore, Aug. 14.—The dismembered body of a farmer named Joseph Scbaeffer, who lived near the line between Baltimore and Howard counties, has been found in the Patapsco river near Woodstock, Md., and the police are confident that murder has been done. Body of Mtaaln* Man Found. A HP-TELEPHONE 1923. il TRIM'S. No. q 1 South Main Strati Anarehlete After the Sultan Apodal to the QlxaTTB. PAIN EXPELLER. Constantinople, Aug. 14.—The Snltan haa been Informed by the Italian Ambaaaador that he la Included In a llat of rulers whom the anarohlata ate plotting to kllL What one phy»icifn out of many t—tilio- Vferooklyiiltw York,Nay 12,1899. WCr-ANCHOR-WJIN EXPELLER18 an excellent liniment,and a combin=  ation wfll suited far relief ofpain in many ■ ' ' Cutler & Phinney Wall Paper. Coil i ult the Albany Dentists, 27 N. Franklin St., Wilkeabarre, when there appeara to be anything wrong with yonr teeth. They will tell yon honeetly what'a needed, If anything. Only akllled doctors of dentistry are employed there, yet pricee are reasonable. Best aet of teeth only |8. Crowna and brldgee, $8 and up. Phone 111. "Delays are Dangerous.'' Senator Mason Back From Alaaka. Seattle, Wash., Aug. 14.—The City of Seattle arrived at Port Townshend yesterday, bringing considerable gold from Skaguay. Senator William E. Mason of Illinois was a passenger. 14 NORTH MAIN STREET. gpeetal to the GAiwra. Rome, Aug. 14 —Two signalmen have been erreeted aa being responsible lor the wreck of a train that oocnrred at Balarlo Italia* Hallway Sttaalman tnMlad Speech is silvern, silence Is golden, giggling is brazen, and laughing Is often ironical.—Columbian. Metallic Tenae. A small pimple on jour face may Mem of little conteqaenoe, bat it ehows your blood is impure, end impure blood is what causes most of the diseases from which people suffer. Better heed the warning given bj the pimple and purify 700 blood at onoe by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. This medicine oures all dlseaaea due to bad blood, Including sorofvia and aalt rheum. j Arc invited to make thfe store your shopping headquarters •Cr mm July and August, by mail or in person. We are keeping up the standard of quality, but lowering prices, on many lines of summer goods. If you cannot visit the store, send us your mail orders for Silks, Dress Goods, Wash Goods, Ribbons, Laces, White Goods, Embroideries, Flannels, Table Linen, Napkins, Hosiery, Gloves, Pulley Belts, Pulley Collars, &c. All New Patterns. All New Designs. Free Hand Relief a Spec* ialty. Ceilings decorated at cost of paper. t WALTER SPRY, Boye will not be permitted to attend the free concert at the Sinclair House. Take notice and don't wait to be pnt ont. Five Masted Schooner Launched. araa; The weatn.t. Bath, Me., Aug. 14.—The William C. Carnegie, the largest five masted schooner afloat, was launched here successfully yesterday. 28c. and 50c. at all druggists or throagn IV. Ad.Blchter ACo.,ei5 PsariBt, Wewfertjj fineclaltothe Gamtt*. Wellington, Ang. 14 -Generally fair tonight and Wednesday; light northeasterly, rtlf to sooth westerly winds. "Itching hemorrhoids were the plsgne of my life. Wae almost wild. Doan's Ointment enred me qnlokly and permanently, after dootora had failed." O. F. Corn well. Valley street, Saugertlee, N. T. Wnd" of meats, fisn snd spring w^4£i.w-PHoloomb'- «&■C**.»*D waawngtonat, Peopb's'phons #1W. I The non-lrrtt«ting o»th«rtlo—Hood'. FU1*. j Aoeid.nt.net bwltb ln.nr.no. wrltwn by am c. Tota#v~ »—♦'« OUTLER C& PHINNEY.