Pittston Gazette

              :|lglg JKffsfon JJflk (Burette* iiis? » FIFTY-FIRST YEAR i D AiLY 18K PITTSTON, PA, SATURDAY KVKN1NG, AUGUST 18, 1900, TWCOo AKMONTH1PY 1 ONLY DAILY IN CITY MEAGRE DETAILS ALLIES OCCUPY PEKING. quick preparations for leaving the capital previous to the arrival of the allies. She »C*»k with her the high functionaries who liave all along supported her antiforeign I xJ icy, but Jibe has Isft the young emperor with the mandarins who defended the foreign legations. TRIED TO WRECK TRAIN. SCARED THE RUSSIAN. Cut These Coupons Oui We don't talk much about r prices, but let our prices talk for us. IsterMtlst Tale %bont Straadlnf of Rescue of Ministers Is at Last Piled Obstructions on Pennsyl- San Francisco, Aug. 18.—Mail advices from Yokohama contain tha following story regarding the stranding of the battleship Oregon on the Chinese coaat recently: the Ore»oa. And Bring: Them to the FROM PEKIN TODAY Effected. vania Road. PHILADELPHIA GROCERY & PRODUCE CO., What's the use of keeping a dog if you have to "do the barkmg yourself. RE MET AID FOWLER REPORT "She naturally expects that the allies will be less exacting and more ready to treat for peace if the mandarins whom they meet are those who have shown a friendly disposition toward foreigners." FLIER CHARGES THE DEBRI8. The Chinese cruiser Hal Chi. commanded by Captain Sah, a thoroughly westernised officer, ou her way from Taku to Chefu, descried the Oregon in her perilous plight and offered her valuable assistance, which was most gratefully received by Captain Wilde. The Hai Chi anchored close by to be of further use if needed. Tktlr DUpatehr* to Washlaft** Craflra the Drw*—(klarM Opp*«- Eatraare «f Tuin «■C L—I Tkrw Haaiird. Heavy l.ocoaiotlvf Nwata Over the Wreeksae, hot Keen the Track Safely — Taa HaadrH Paneaieia Shakes lD. 49 SOUTH MAIN ST., PITTSTON. Specials for This Week. Entrance of Allies is Conflrmed. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Allies at Taa«C«haw, THIS COUPON W«w Twk it«k Iwtot The vmnc* of todtfi prices for the mcitv stocks of tha New Yon stock markers are (fees below. TVaeotatiouanfoniited tk Qinm by M 9. Jonlui * Oa . moms m and :«i M«nWkdtB|. Scran too. Pa. Haw York. Aug. U. JWa Wsshington. Aug. !&.—The occupation of Peking ami the safely of the minittm w«* made certain last nijrfat by two dispatches. one from Admiral Remey to the navy department and the other from Mr. Fowler, consul at Chefu. Theee Hear and concise messages are printed above. Mr. Fowler's di-patch came as a "plain" telegram to the state department. the cipher code not being used. Tung-chow, Aug. 12, via Chefu, Aug. lS.-Tbe Japanese entered Tung-chow today, blowing open the gates. Where the heaviest opposition was expected none was offered. The Chinese are reported retreating to Peking and deserting wholesale. The allies are camping today about the walled city of Tung-chow, after *Deven miles of marching under a terrible sun. Many of the Americans and British are prostrated. Atlantic City, Aug. 18.—A desperate attempt at trahi wrecking was made on the meadows back of this city late last niizht which imperiled scores «.f lives. The tracks were piled with railroad iron and ties, and the 10:30 p. m. express on the IVnnsylvania road from this city, carrying over 3U0 passengers, was almost derailed. If this train had been wrecked, there would have been a double catastro.- phc. as a special from Cincinnati came along a few seconds later, tunning at high speed. 6 dozen Ladies' Fine Maslin Gown* empire d. sign, lavishly trimmed with the finest of insertion and embroidery, graceful sleeves, edged with fine embroidered ruffle, one of the hand somest garments ever offered to the retail trad»; reiular value $l 75;spocia prireMceach. A choice aseorment of drees ginghams, the pat'eras and stales ar* exceedingly good special price 8 cents a yard. WITH E\C\n Will \JVJC Porcfaise The next day a Russian cruiser came along. Her commander, coming aboard the Oregon, eyed the Chinese vessel with suspicion and asked what she was doing there. On being told he shook his head and said it would nevertheless be his duty to take possession of her. Captain Wilde nodded and answered, "Weil, I'm a bit embarrassed just now, but there is ammunition aboard, and my guns are in | excellent condition." Opei- High Uv- Oj iMTSai. ■C£* S=3SC«^.-.:ff4 »  Ateh........... * » CM » Atch. PWf H* a W n a*o^-T^::::::%C & t!S S3 Com. Toteeoo.. XK «fi Kjf SK OniD Jfc OMu....."v" oie.w«t«i im im n » a.a*Q UH4 irM nr t»* a,E*% P U4K I14V6 1MW l"H die. B. LAP. KKM W3 W WHI OA H„  Sudani 8m7.?.?.?~ wi «C S Marnl BtealPM.... «M( «M Mn _ fii 4 TuaitPt .... 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Kipg ror Weil With Eapreoa. 1 lot of Ladles' Maslin Skirts, umbrella style, excellent quality raffle edged with fine lacs oi embroidery, tape drawing strings; special price75 cents each. I»ndoa, A up. 18.—Shanghai dispatches say that Kniperor Kwang-Su accompanied the empress dowager to Hsian-Fu much agkiust his will. Prince Tuan commanded the rear guard of the imperial escort, of which the Boxers formed G5 per cent. It was expected that General Tung Fu Slang would follow after the arrival of the allies. All the palace treasures were sent to ffcsian-Fu. The 10:30 express for Philadelphia left this city with Conductor A. B. Kutl.r in charge and Engineer F. WIHetts in the rah. The train, which is one «Cf the fast*st-on the schcdnle.- was skimuiiHg across |IhD nit-adows at the rate of 2C» miles an hour, when as it Reared Johnson's Thor»itghfare** bridge Kngineer Willetts saw tu obstruction on the tracks ahead. v The neat day after the departure of the Russian. Captain Wilde visited the Hal Chi and suggested to Captain Sah that, as he waa protecting some refugees on board. It might be well for him to run up tha American flag to the fore. This was dona, and no questions were asked by pasaing cruisers afterward. Syrup-Figs Large 10 os bottle Ammonia, good qualitrabber stopper, 4 cents. The report of the Japanes* admiral, transmitted by Consul Fowler of Chefu. enters somewhat into details and showa among other thlugs that the expedition- Men's Fine Leather 8 inches wide, do* ble creased edges rings and buckle to match, special price 25c each It Was Not Until nightfall That Entrance Was Effected. ActsUfavantfy andfivmptfy. Total . . 5C* Men's Waterproof Collars for hot weather in all styles, 10 cents each. ' CmM S»l St«p Train. Cleanses the System Gently and Effectually THIS COUPON Closing out 1 lot of ** am mocks, close weave, good pillow spreader, metal ends; special price 96 cents each. Liberty City. Q«., Aof. 13.—Lit* Thursday night a determined effort was made to wreck a Plant system passenger train at Aim ass Mill, where the nesw Small. one of those said to have taken part in the murder of Curtis, was killed. The switch look was broken and Crosslins were placed on the track, bnt the arrival of a frelfht train ahead of the passenger prevented the wrecking of the latter. Three miles of wires along the line of the Plant system have been cut, it is believed, by negroes. During the night several negroes were taken from their houses and severely whipped by crowds of whites for alleged incendiary speeches they had made. This incensed the negntes very much and was condemnnl by the more conservative while* of that section. About 1 o'clock yesterday morning a small shop occupied by a negro at Liberty City was found on fire, A crowd gathered, and a man named Xed tlordon threw a keg of powder into the flame*. Coition was seriously if not fatally burned. It was with great difficulty that the surrounding property was saved. The rumor then l*egan to spread that the negroes intended to attack and firv every bouse in aud around Liberty City. This led the sheriff to call on the governor for troops, saying the matter was beyond his control. Detachments of the two cavalry troops in Liberty county and armed citizens are patrolling the streets of Liberty City, and most of the women and children have left the place. Rarf Rial la Grar|la. Jimmiiis on lhC' airttraliies. he made a lesperate effort to stop his train, but the aiomeutum was (oo great. aud iu another moin. nt the engine pluugcd with f«»rce.into -i big pile of railroad ties aud rails. THE BOER WAR. when bilious or costive. 8 cakes best Buttermilk Soap in handsome bo* for 7 cents. General Dc Wet'n Eacape OMclally Reported. Zbesents in the most acceptable fam the /aurat/i e prJrtc. rp/*r of d/mjUs An own to act most beneficially. withOGT/% wCn Pircbise Ladles1 fine Ganse Vests from Ik and upward. With a itrcfll jolt the traiu earoe to a Middcti stop, lull not until several of the heavy timbers." «oi the track had lnvi thrown some distance. One of ihciu struck a signal post, knocking it down, and another knocked the headlight and smokestack off the eugine. London, Aug. IS.—A dispatch from Pretoria u.rs General De Wet managed to elude General Kitchener, in spite of th« fact that all the British wagous had double teams of picket! animals. The Boers evaded the British by marching at night over grounds known to them, while their pursuers were oltliged to march in the daytime. PEOPLE'SSTORE " Shanghai, Aog. la—Tlx geoexal attack oa Pekln began on the morning of Aug. 15th. The enemy obetlnately leaiated till Bight, when the Japaaeae troop, demolished Cham I*ng and the Toog Chi g»*« and entered the capital. Other troopa a«- tared by the ToogQaleo gate and a detach stent waa Immediately aeat to the legatlona, which were toand unharmed. The Britieh-lndlan troopa who left bare ware latter recalled aad are now disembarking. The French gomrnmant la bringing 1,700 troopa beta from Toog King. The French marine* will be landed tomorrow. Bparlal to the flrntn. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS 8 pieces of Lennox soap, or ■o pieces None Such laundry soap or to pieces Penn'a Oleine soap, or 3 large battles Ammonia, (double strong) or 3 large ioc bottles Blueing. IS Saath Haln Street, Pittston. Mways tht . Drnry's Cheapest. | Old Suod relODbone CUI C11- CALIFORNIA RGSTRUPCa BUY THE GENUINE — MANFO. BY The ponderous locomotive rose bodily from the tracks aud mouuted over the obstruction. only its immense weight preventing it from Iteing "thrown into a deep ditch beside tin* tracks aud wrecked. SAN FRANCISCO. The trial by court martial of Lieutenant Cordua of the Stoats artillery and the other leaders of the conspirators concerned in the plot to ,kidnap Lord Roberts began iu Pretoria yesterday. The, prisoners pleaded guilty, hut at the suggestion of the court withdrew their plea, and the trial is pnK-eeding. LOUISVILLE , KY- NCW YORK. W.Y fjDr s*Ar iy dnupplits - price SO* per bottle. Evans Bros. The traiu hands found that a deliberate attempt had l«een made to wreck tlie traiu. AI»out 1T» ties, together with a quantity of railroad irou and junk of all kinds, had b«-en piled on the tracks and wedged together iu such a way as to ft»rm an almost solid mass. HIGH GRADE ARMSTRONG'S PRICE LIST. The war office has received a dispatch from Lord Roberts expressing a fear that General De Wet has eluded his pursuers. Lord Roberts says he imagiucs that De Wet's escape is due to his breaking up his force into small bodies. bicycles PRICES. Floor $4-75 Corn and cracked corn, per too i.oj Chop and meal, per too - - i 05 Hay. per 100 851 C 'ut Hay, per too - - - • 851 Oats, per bushel ■ - - - - j6C Fancy Jam, per bottle • • 10c Fancy Columbia River Salmon DoC Two cans Salmon - - . • 151 Mason Jars, pints, per doz - 50c Maion Jars, quarts, per doz - 6oC Mason Jars, yi gal, per doz - 70c All Qm4s Del I Tared PrMiptly. Vienna, Aug. 18—An official telegram to the foreign Offioe announcing the oeonpetlon of Pekln eay. that Dr. Voo Boatbaren, Bret eecretary of tba Austrian L»- gation, vaa allghtlj wonodsd daring the siege. Ota**....  EDWIN H. CONGER. The impact of the heavy traiu scattered the timbers right and left, however, ami a terrible catastrophe was prevented. Com. __ aaSErn:~:n::::::::: « Iom*. a gj ary forces eocountuvtl stubborn rwiita nee at the east gate of the imperial capital. Having overcome this, the expeditionary force entered and marched to Legation street and surrounded the legation*. Both dispatches whet the appetite for mora details, but together they will lift a terrible load of painful anxiety from the hearts of every civiliaed and Christiau people, and none will feel the relief more than will the president, the members of his cabinet and other government officials in Washington. Lord Kitchener, after a forced march, has relieved Colonel Horc and the British garrison at Klands River. Condensed Milk. The Cincinnati special, which came aloug almost as soon as the express ha J stopped, was held up by some of tin* wreckage that had beeu strewn across the south lDound track, and some time was required to clear this away and permit the train to proceed to this city. Second Filer !■ Dancer To*. SPALDING CHAINLESS CRAWFORD, REMINGTON, • ELK. DIXIE. Boatea IrM Workers mm Strike. ••General De Wet has released all the British prisoners in his camp except the officers." A Cape Town dispatch says: Eagle Brand 16c Challenge and Leader Brands 3 for . . . . «SC Regal and Bell Brands, 3 for . 25c Mellon's Food, a 75c bottle for 60c London, Aug. 18 —The following dlspueh, identical with the one reoelred in Waahington tram Admiral Bemey, waa received her. today from Admiral Bn« : "Pekln captured Aug. 15th. Legatlona safe. Details to follow." Special to the Oaurra. Boston, Aug. 18.—The Bridge and Structure] Iron Work era' Union her® haa ordered a strike of all member, empioyod bj the Boaton Iron and Steel Company, none of whom went to work Ith morning Thej want 33J cents an boat. BASEBALL SCORES. Finally the north bound track was also cleated. and the cxpfess proceeded to Philadelphia. None of the passengers were seriously injured, but some of them were much shaken, and others were badly frightened. ■Malt* of Ye«terdar*n Games la tkt Dlfferrat Leacaea. NATIONAL LEAGUE. PRICES, - $20 to $75 Stereh. London, Ang. 18,—Aooordlng to a Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Telegraph, the alllea entered Pekln unopposed and met a friendly reception from Prince OUng, who aay. that th. Kmpresa and her ooort hare left Pakln and gone to Shanet Province. All of th. bosHls elementa eeoaped from the city. Text off Dlapstrkea. The following is Consul Fowler's dispatch:Atchi«on. Kan.. Aug. 18.—The remains of ex-Senator Johu J. lugalls arrived in Atchison last evening from Rast,Laa Vegas, N. M.. anl were taken to the Intra lis home, Oakridge. Tomorrow afternoon at 2 oVIock the body will be taken to Trinity church, followed by members of the family aud pallbearers. After a simple reading of the Kpiscopal funeral service by Rev. John Henry Hopkius of Chicago, an old friend of the family, the body will he conveyed to the Ingalls lot in Jdoiint Vernon cemetery. Only members of the family will accompany the body to Mount Vernon, where the ceremony will be as simple as (tOssible. The body will |ij? beside that of Mm. Robert Porter Shirk or iteauuag. Pa., second daughter of "Senator Ingalls. Mr. lanalla* Faaeral. At Pitt»bunr— r. h. e. Brooklvn .... 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1— 5 12 S Pittaburv ... 40000100*— 5 9 0 BiUffifs-kitAM and McGuire; Utnr and Schriw. At Cincinnati— R. H. B- Phila 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t 0 1— 4 9 \ Cin'tl.. oooot o o 2 0 0 1— 6ts ft Ha«tC n.-D-IVo»ohu.' and MiFarland; Newton, Kahoe. Phillips and Pritx. At Si. Lowis— R. R. B. Boston OOOOOJOOO—J 5 1 SI. l.onis 1 030 0 lit. •— 7 S 1 lUUdiry—Willis and Clarke; Powell and Rob- J. T. ARMSTRONG 4 CO., •"Chefu. 'Aug. 17.—Japanese admiral reports allied forces attacked Peking. east. 1,1th. Obstinate resistance. Evening. Japanese entered capital with other forces. Immediately surrounded legations. Inmates safe. Japanese lost over 100. Chinese IttKI." ~ Headquarters for Bicycle Sundries Loose Lump, 6 lbs for j lb boxes, each . . . Elastic, per package . Celluloid per package . J. X. L, per package. Corn Starch, 6 packages »SC 18c 10c IOC IOC •5c BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Tbc ouly possible motive for the deed is robbery, the miscreants expectiug to -4rip the dssd aud pick the pockets of 5.3 South Main Street Seven cases of smallpox have develop* I'd in Erie. Pa., all of a light nature. ilie living Is the excitement. There Is 5. P. FENN, t . A Chi*-;!go wallpaper man has committed suicide in order that his wife and -hildreii might re***ive his $2,000 insurinri*.uo clew t» the perpetrators, but detectives of the railroad company have already lieen put to work on the case. Waahington, Ang. 18 —Brigadier Gen ml Barry cables fala antral at Takn, also his Intention to go to front immediate Admiral Remey's dispatch is as follows:The scene Is in the most dreary part of the meadows between this city and the mainland, within a short distance of the meadow wreck of five years ago, when 44 lives were lust. HUKDWHRE STORE, N. Main St One man lost his life and three were injured in a tire which destroyed the building occupied by the Independent Paper St«»ck company at 154-100 Des.tlaiucs street. Chicago; loss, $25,000. "Taku. Aug. 17. 1 a. m.—Just received telegram fnD111 Tien-tsiu. dated 10th. 10 p. m. pekinc was captured on Aug. 15. Foreign legations safe. Details follow shortly.** Shoes. the of Pekln STANDING OF THE CLUB& :: PMNEBECKER'S STUDIO • ■ Hf. M.kp ■ AU WOrk ;: "" ' • finished i n Speciiltj ;► from six to . :: ten days re■■ gardless of : Cbildrei's ;; weather. 14 jiL « South Main ... ?. f•. J: Street. PITTSTON. PENH'A. n When in need of shoes call on M. We keep them at all pi ices. The very latest styles and the best quality for the price in th* city. Oor ladies'shors at $1.25 iu lace or button are excellent values for the money. lj. He ud the safety of the legations. Qooanl Qeneral Ooodnow, at Shanghai, oabtas like W. U. P.O. w. L. P.C. Brooklyn .. W S4 .026 Boston ....«* 48 .««D Piit*bur« -• M 43 bt Loula .. 41 48 .4(17 Phila 47 45 .510 Cincinnati.. 42 51 .452 Chicago ... 47 47 .500 New York.. 35 5S .909 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At (If «*Uad--CI«wUnd, 7; Detroit, 2. At Kansas City—Kansas City, la; Minneapolis, 7. At Buffalo—Buffalo, 1; Indianapolis, 6. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Montreal—Montreal, 9; Worcester, 4 A; Hart lord-Hartford, 7; Rochester, 4. Second t^nne—Hartford. 4; Rochester, I. Judge Arthur B. Calef of MiddU'town. I'otin.. th« oldest uit'iulHT of tihD Middlem*x couuty I»ar. is dead, the can** being In-art disease. Judge Calef was one »f (lit- most prominent m«n iu Middletown and was nls.. well known throughout the state. of which he had been treasurer. "What nextV* is the question which everyl*Ddy here is aDkiuc  ministers and other foreigners in Peking are safe uuder the protection of American and Japanese guns, hut they are still in Peking, surrouuded by a milliou of desperate enemies. It will prol»ably be fouud necessary to remove all the foreigner* from Peking as soon as practicable. including the ministers. Albany. Ang. 18.—Attorney, General Da vies has wot a sfwei.il messenger to Saratoga Springs to find Mayor Van Wyck of New York oily. The altor noy general's representative was intrust - «l with th*« copy of amended charges preferred agaiust the mayor growing out of the latter's connection with the ice trust, which the attorney general received uu Wednesday of this week from the New York attorneys interested in the prosecutiou. The attorney general formally notified the mayor that he is especial to make answer to the charges to Governor Roosevelt within the 15 days allotted to him uuder the law. CbarenjkJUgaleet Van Wyek. Washington, Aug. 18 —Minister Wn has aot received any official notification from his home government relative to the relief of Pekin. He believe* the report, bow aver. He has left for a rammer reeort on •Chesapeake Bay. TJncoln, Neb., Aug. 18.—Mr. Bryan will devote the greater part off next week to apeechmaklng In Nebraska and Kansas. He will make the firat of a series of addresses at Wahoo, 20 miles north of Lincoln. Tuesday afternoon and will follow this effort with four speeches ou Wednesday at Auburn. Tecumsch and Pawnee respectively. Thursday forenoon will lie spent in Kansas City. The afternoon of Thursday will be given over to the Populist notification ceremonies at Topeka. wheu he will res|»ond to a speech by Hon. T. M. Patterson, notifying him of his pomiuation for the presidency by the Populist party. Sr. Bryaa'a Plaan. Lake Shore train No. 3, the fast mail, was wrecked at Bay Bridge, near Saudusty. O., by a broken rail. Three cars, consisting of two uiail and a combination car. went over the bridge into Sandusky bay. in I3D feet of water. Not a life was lost, passengers and employees climb ing through windows and doors and being rescued fnwn the water with shghi injuries. Evans Bros. St. Petonbnrg, Aug. 18. — General Alexlff reports to tha War Offioe that on JLI|. 12th tha Boaalana captured Hal • Ohang, north of New Chwaiy, after three CUjb' fighting. The Chinese lose was 400. The safety of the foreigners has been secured not through fTie cooperation of the Imperial authorities, but appareutiy Strlklav Mlacra Reaaae Work. While the home us© of my various prepanw tions is sufficient, In moat oases, to accomplish desired results,it often happens that special treatment is desired in obstinate cases or by those to whom a moderate additional expense is not a serious obstacle. Fora number of years I hare made the treatment of the complexion, hair and scalp a specialty, and haying lately taken an additional course of study and become familiar with the latest developments of science in this direction, I feel competent to render efficient service in any oases requiring the care of s specialist. 40 SOUTH MAIN STRMMT. MRS. CONGER. Haxleton, Pa., Aug. 18.'—The 600 turners employed at the collieries of the Beaver Brook Coal company, who last Week struck because of the refusal of the company to pay them their wages on the 15th of the month instead of the 18th, have resumed work. They received their compensation yesterday, one day previous to the usual pay day, which the (Dtsb of the scttleiueul. IfCHSfAMOUS, „ JjfcOWB" FRENCH EXPOSITION AWARDS Parried the Threat. Tried lo Swindle a Bank. TVury's AaiHcu OammlNlooer peck DMionUd With tha Grand Oraas af the Let lea af Baser. A lady had In her employ an excellent girl who bud one fault. Her face was always In a smudge. Her mistress tried, without offending, to tell her to wash her face aud at last resorted to strategy. I«comiuster, Mass., Aug. 18.—K. W. Doylo, managiT of the interests of Alexander Patou, a wealth? manufacturer «»f I.eominster, is in New York to consult authorities rcKanliux an attempt by Far is swindlers to defraud the Leominster National bank. The bank received a cablegram froui Paris, ostensibly from Mr. Patou. who is visiting the exposition, asking that $2,000 be immediately forwarded to him. The bank became suspicious and communicated with Mr, l»oyle, and he in turn cabled Mr. Paton. The latter cabled that he had seut for no money. • , Special to the Qassttb. Parte, Aug. 18.—The ceremony of award ing Exposition prises occurred today in Salle dea Fetce. Preeldent Lonbet pre ridad, and was snrronnded by the members of Us Cabinet. The Commtasioners of all tha countries were present, carrying their fHAMi flags. Of the 2,8*7 grand prize awards, Americans got 218. Of 8,166 gold —ifsli. Americana reoelved 486. Of 13,244 ■Over medals, Americans received 583. Of 11,615 bronse medals, Americana received 428. Of 7,938 honorable mentions, Americans reoelved 270. President Lonbet dec crated American Commissioner Peck with she Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Vienua. Aug. IX.—The city ia gayly decoratcd iu honor of the seventieth birthday of the Emperor Francis Joseph. The display of Hags aud electrical illuminations is profuse, and all the public buildings and business houses are lighted up. Vienna has never before seeu any such elaborate decoration. The emperor as usual on his birthday spent the day In his country home at Ischl. Fraaela Joseph TO Yearn Olfl. "Do you know. Bridget." she remarked In a confidential manner, "It Is said tlint If you wash the face every day In hot, soapy water it will piake you beautiful r Washington. Aug. 18.—The Baltimore, with Admiral Watson aboard, homeward bound, has sailed from l«ravesend for Rvliast. The new battleship Keutucky sailcd from Squirrel island for Bostou. The Newport arrived at Philadelphia, aud the Potomac, with the Nantucket in tow, arrived there. The collier Ca»sar, en route for Taku, sailed from Aden for Colombo. MaTeiaeata of Warahlpa. CARKHUFF8 QUININE HAIR INVIOORATOR arrests the falling of hair. Invigorate* its growth and cures dandruff. Best Patent Flour . $4.50 Best Family Flour . 4.25 Rye Flour . - - - 4.00 Chop and Meal -Sgl. 1,00 Corn and Cr. Corn . 1.00 Bran and Midds . . 1.00 Oats, per bushel (old) 35c Hay, long and cut - 85c Bale Straw .... 60c Square Western Wash* CABKHUFF'8 BLEMISH" BLEACH removes freckles, liver spots and all dlscolorlngs of the skin. Eradicates blackheads, cures pirn pies, and leaves the skin pure and soft. "Will It?" said Bridget. "Sure. It's a wonder ye ulver tried it, ma'am!**— Our lDuuib Animals. rmtb- Okiom Ife Money refunded if not as advertised. CARKHUFF, Howari-Adklam lD«d ReTlrM. CobtIcIi Kacapr Prom Elwira, "Why were you tempted to steal this man's purse?" "Because my doctor recommended me to take a little chauge." Got the rhaaw*. Morehead. Ky., Aiir. 18.—The AdldBSPH and Howards have had a bloody battle In Klliott county, in which oue of the Howards was killed and auother fatally wounded. Oue of the Howards aud oue of Lindsay Adkius* boys quarreled over a young woman, after which both went home aud brought back other members of their families for re-enforcements. AH the Adkius hare been arrested. Elmira. X. Y., Aug. 18.—While at work on the lawn of the Elmira reformatory three convicts made their escape. They are Harry Roberts, aged 21. received from Riughamton in December, IS!*I, for burglary, third degree; Thomas Kenton, aged 23. received Jan. 21, 18SKI, from New York for attempted burglary; Thomas Terrell, aged 22, received in Octolier, 181*5, from Bruoklyu for burglary, third degree. A reward of $150 each is offered for their return to any officer of the reformatory. "All Well" o« the Windward. Specialist on tfce Complexion, Hair and Scalp Houra 8 to 6. Open Saturday evening* Uloucester, Aug. 18.—Captain James Hayes of the schooner Admiral Dewey reports that on Aug. 2. when about 100 southeast of Cape Harrison, Lab rador coast, he sighted the Peary relief ship Windward, which sigualed VA1I well." SOLD AT CAWLBY'S SHOE STORE. WEITZENKORN BLDO., S Floor, Wilkesbarm The combined catch of-cod by all the fisheries of the world Is estimated at 600.000.000 pounds anuually, most of which Is exported to tropical countries aXtcr having been hard dried. 11- First Clans Pianos at First Factory Oos of the dealer and his ajcenta aa vert by buj HOUR PIANO— li t. All Intermediate profile and expenses  in* direct from the factory. ers 3.25 Round Western Wash- Bear Platters oa Trial. era  $300 Special to the Qinm. against the resistauge «»f the imperial troops. China has refused to comply with or submit to the third condition laid down by fiv*i.dent McKinley iu his note Of July 23 as uecessarf itffore tho United States, with the usseut of the other powers. would tender its good offices iu I*: half of a settlement of the difficulties. If jon have a baby in the house yon will wish to know the beat way In check any unusual looaeneaa of the bowela, or diarrhoea so common to email children. 0. P. II. Holllday, of Demlng, Ind., who has an eleyen months' old child, says: 1 'Through the months of J one and July onr baby waa teething and took a running off of the bowela and alckneas of the atomach. His bowela would move from live to sight tlmea a day. I had a bottle of Cham berlaln'a Oollo, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy In the house and gave him four dropa in a teaspoonful of wtter and he got better at once." For sale by faner, Peck A Roberts, apotbvarlee; Pittston, one door above Kagle Hotel, and West Pittston, Wyoming and Lusetno Avea. Washington, Aug. 18.—Light Battery M of the Seventh artillery, Captaiu Macomb commauding. left here last eveniug via the Southern railway for San Frauciseo en route to China. The command comprises five officers and 155 enlisted w— *  Battery Starts Par Cklss. Hams - - - - - ~i2( Sic Hams - - - - 13* Jelly Glasses per doz 25c Frait Jars, pints, a do*. 50c Fruit Jars,quarts,' 60c Fruit Jars, J Gal " 70c Potatoes, per bushel 65c Onions, per bushel . 85c Pretoria, Aug. 18.—The Boera who con gplirf to kidnap Lord Roberta and who are now on trial here declare they were Involved in the plot by Brltlah agents. Lfteo&nsnt Cordca, one of the aocneed, eaye a British detective named Gano urged him into the plot. THE KELLflER PIANOS CHEAP SUNDAY EXCURSIONS. Hart by Torpedo. •1 to Mt. Poaeaa aed 91.85 ta Water Gap ▼la the fcaehawaaaa. Poughkeepsie, N. Y„ Aug. 18.—Whilo playinc on the West Shore tracks Edward Reynolds. 11 years of age. found a torpedo. He tried to open it by pounding it on the rail. Suddenly the can exploded. aud the tin eutered the boy's hand, laceratiug it seriously. Six companions wh » were with the lad placed him in a skiff and rowed him across to the Poughkeepsie sjde. where the lDoy lived and where a doctor dressed the wound* The boy will recover, but he may lose hii In touch, workmanship and general durabUltT, and thla Arm w has established an enviable reputation during the last 17 years Cash or credit W Sent on 10 days trial. Warranted for 10 years. Write for illustrated catalogue and kL KBLJ-MGR PIANO OO.. HAZl-KTON. #»X. Next Snnday, Aag. W, tha P.,L. A W. Co. will run an excursion from Pittatoa to Mt. Pocono and Water Gap at the low rate of $1 to Mt Pocono and $1.25 to Water Gap. The train will leave Pittston Junction at 9:10 a. m. and on the return trip will leave Water Gap at 3:53 p. m. and Mt Pooono at 4:43, arriving at Pittaton June tion at 6:13 p. m. If the ministers are to be escorted to Tien tsin, arrangements must be made »or their transportation and comfort during a difficult aiid tedious Journey. which will Ik* a task of no MuaU magiuludv. f i ( it must be remembered that then4 are 80O Americans und Europeans, 200 of whom are women ami children, besides 3,00" native Christians who have been under the protection of the ministers. Among the Americans and Kuropeaus also are many wounded aud sick, whose wants must l*» cared for oU a journey wtn.b will t»c likely to test the endurance even of the «rc|l and hardy. To uiakc suitable and uecessary arrangements for the Journey will consume cousiJerabh1 time, and iu the meantime the beneficiaries of the expedition uiusi be provided for and protected from danger eith*»t within or without the walla of the imperial capital. over 3Q Or. MUTTER'S W World-R«nown«d 1 "Anchor" I Pain Expeller I has •raven ta bs tla Best tttw ts fsr I Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,Ctc. I VARIOUS henmatio Complaints.! Oily 25c. aad SOo. at all druggist* I •rthrough F, k* Richtar I Co. i k 215 Peart Street, J| WeaM Whipped by White Cap* | Bpectal to the Qasam Mlddlctpwn, Conn., Ang. 18 —Mrs. ▲doll Oenterbrook was attacked by "White Cape" last night and whipped into insensibility. The canae la unknown. The poliee are Investigating. Wm. Drury. CLEARING OUT SHIER STUFFS hand. TIm HMltb Problem Georgetown, Ky.. Aug. 18.—The argument in the ©sse of Caleb Powers, charged with being an accessory to the murder of William Goebel, was not concluded yesterday, the court refusing to hold a night session. Commonwealth Attorney Robert B. Franklin made the closing speech for the this morning. The a'rg'ument for the defeufce was closed by ex-Governor John Youug Brown. Tl»* Powers Trial. JOHN O'D. MANGAN'S legalla'a Body Reacbea Atchison. Special to the Gasktt*. Route yon via Wabaah R. B , Chicago and return, account Grand Army Encampment Tlckete on sale August 25th to 29th. One fare for round trip. Official ronte State Department train. taW Have lour Tlchet Ageat Ia much simpler than ia sometimes supposed. Health depends chiefly upon per feet digestion snd pore blood, snd ths problem Is solved very resdtly by Hood's Savssparilla. Von msy keep well by taking it promptly for any stomach or blood disorder. Its cores of ecrofola, rbepm, eaUrrh, dyapepsla, rheomaUtm and other dlsesses are numbered by the thousands. at less than cost Atchison, Kan., Aug. 18.—The body of Xx Senator Ingalla arrived here lut sight ond tu immediately taken to the Ingall home. The fansral will take plaoe Bon day afternoon at two o'clock, with burial to Mount Vernon Cemetery. LADIES' FINE SUMMER RIBBED VE8T8 reduced from 10c to 5c, 15c to 10c, tfic to 16o 60c to 35c. PRICES. Talk about a clearing sale of Summer Goods! you should attend the sale MEN'S FINK BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, reduced from S5c to tic. Best Patent Flour - $4.50 Chop and Meal £JUt 1.00 Corn and Cr Corn 5jj^ht 100 Bran and Midds, 1.00 Oats, per bushel - - .35' Fruit Jars, pints, doz .50 Fruit Jars, quarts, doz .60 Fruit Jars, 1-2 gal • .y^ •*Perfect Treasures," PARASOLS, cat from *1.00 to 88c,$1.50 to81.00 H 00 to II .45, Some people call thoae new unite we have turned out. Yon will be surprised to aee what we have in store for yon In clofcs for suits. Bargaina offered that are bargain*. Qao. F. Bobs, City Tailor. It will probably be officially known tomorrow whether the emperor, the em press dowatft'r and the imperial house hold have fled from the capital and taken refuge in the remote province of Sljeg •e. If so, it may denote a fear that plenary punishment will be imposed upon them by the Dowers whose rights and dignity have been outraged by the 111 treatment to which their diplomatic representatives have 4Deea subjected- What the flight will portend to the existing dD. nasty nobody can now foresee. It is not difficult to *ee, however, that the imperial authorities have placed themselves at au immense disadvantage by refusing to comply with the just andjiberal conditions submitted to them by President McKiulcy In behalf of the United States and the co operntiug powers. The next, news from China i* awaited here with eager and intense au*- icty by Presideut McKinley and hjs ®4" risers, who feel that a most critical stage iu the solution of the Chinese troubles is about to be entered upon, and the deyolopments of the next week or two will be wattfie*} with iuteuse interest by the entire civilized world. Chlseae Hulera* Qaaadary. The farortta family oathartlo to Hood'. PlUa.  Wkeat Crop Eatlaatfa. EVERYTHING IN WA8H OOOD8 must go at this sale. A largo assortment of Lawns is stripes and flgoree that were Oc now *0. Secret Bnrvfee Looking tor riotten. £pmU1 to the Gasbttb. Portland, Or.. Aug. 18.—The total wheat crop of Oregon, Washington and Idaho for 1900 is estimated at from 32,- 000.000 to 85,000,000 bushels, a reduction of about 5.000,000 from earlier estimates. The wheat ta said to b* oi Very fine quality. now in progress our New York. Ang. 18.—The atory circulated to the effect that more arreata hate heeo made in connection with a plot to UU President HoKlnley la nntrne. The Secret Serriee, however, la watching closely all steamere. What moat paopla want la something mild and gentle, when In need of a phyale. Chamberlain's Stoipach and Urn Tablets All the bill to a dot. Tney are daay to lake and pleaaant in effect. Foe sale by Fairer, Peck & Roberta, apothecaries, Pitta ton, one door above Eiale Hotel, and West Plttaton, Wyoming and Lnaerne Area. store, where everything in the summer line is going 10c and ISIfc Organdies now 8c. 15e and 2%e Dimitiea now liiUc. 25c and 35c Or«andieC* now 15c. Mb Percales, W inches wide, are going at 5c. Q(NQ HAMS al less than they can be made ANTRIM'S. of people In both Europe and America are being rmtored to health and strength by the use of Speer's Port WlneD Thoiiwd. UfO« Thouonndi It Bl*«d IIII Baby. "Ht baby vu terribly dok with diarrhoea, we were nnable to eon bin with the doctor1* aaatetanae, and as • last reeort we tried Chamberlain'a Coll®, Cholera and Pemedj," aajg Mr. 4- B. Qoak, ol Willlane, (W "I •!» happy to (ay It gar* Immediate relief and oomplete onre." For Bale by Runt, Peek 4 Roberta, apotheoarlef; Plttaton, one door abore ]^oM and Weat PW;toa( Wyoming and Loierne Am Bum to Attend a Populist iMtUf- This wine le s little higher In prioe but worth Bits times ss much ss others for invallds on aeoonut of the Iron derived from the soil of the eitenslvs vlneyarda iu which the Oporto Grape vines from Portugsl are grown In New Jersey. Spasms Port Wine hss been adopted by the mo* scientific and experienced physlolana. Bpodftl to the Qizim. Prof. SHchter'a flee oonuert »t the Bin olalr Booae tonight New apeclaltlea will be rendered. 4 No. 91 South Main Street Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 18 —WllUam J. Bryan has accepted an Invitation to apeak at a Populist notification meeting hers next Thursday. Great crowds are n pec ted. Are yon weakened and exhausted by overwork, worry or dlaeaaa I The Myatlo Life Benewer will qnlekty renew yonr atrength and ritallty. It la the greateat nerve builder known. U la a marrelqna vltallier and strengthened It quickly and certainly cnree loaa of appetite, tcaigee- Hoa, nerrooa weakness, of t|D* heart and failing health, tf la indeed a wonderful life renewer and life (trengtbener. Sold by J. H. Hoaok, druggist, No. 4-North Main St., Plttaton. Baaaedj for Mrma ■ahaaatlaa. Cutler & Phinney Wall Paper. IT apeetol to the Ointm. Washington, Aug. 18.—Generally fit, . tonight and Sunday; light to trjeh north to sartwinds.  **• Ws.u.1, 14 NORTH MAIN STREET. A lady writea: "I ahake Allan's foot- Eaae Into ray gioree and rnb a little on my hand a. Jt aavee my glorea by abeorbing perspiration. It la a moat dainty toilet powder." Wa Invite the attention of phyatclana and nnraea to the abaolate parity of Allen's Foot Ease. Dr. W. C. Abbott, editor of the Ohleago Clinic, aaya: "It la a grand preparation; I an nalna It constantly In my practice." All drag and ahoe etona aall It, Mo. Sample sent free. Alha&Qta*** La Boy, N. Y. Pee Allaa1. root-Jtaaa la toor Qien*. X Are invited to maka *M» «tore y°or shopping headquarters «#X during July and August, bv mail or in person. We are m 7/1// keeping »p tb" standard of quality, but lowering prices, on manr of sunyner goods. If you cannot visit the store send u» roaT n1*1' ort'ers ,or Silks, Dress Goods, Wash Goods, Ribbons Lace*; White Goods, Embroideries, Flannels, Table Linen, Napkins Hoaiery, Gloves, Pulley Belts, Pulley Collars, &c. All New Patterns. Where are you going, my pretty maid  to the drug store, air, she said. What a0 you need *t the drag store, prayI A pscUg. ot Tea | need today. 71"1 ««kse your akin so white f Sow? Vh£ " "??, "fifwhy.su, y-ri-tgSLgl^. as Dp to Dsn asM. All New Designs. Free Hand Relief a Spec ialtjr. Ceilings decorated at cost of paper. . - Wars to Detroit and Bourn, via ttao 1 L«hl|h Valley Kallroad, On ateoant of Knights of Pythlss Blennlsi - Qonolave, Aug. 87-8ept. 1. Tickets on r,. August 25th, 28th, 27tb. Consult .ALh Valley tloket agenta for partloulOaaodStYou'll Be Prwid^— Of the suit of clothe* we make for you. Not only proud at first, but proud a Ions time. For It will not only be stylish ana becoming, bat it will last almost indefinitely.Think* Emperor In Peklag. Paris, Aug. 18.—\"u King, the Chinese minister to Paris, sajrs: [ -"The discounting events. madp Half the ilia thai man la heir to coma from lndtffMtloD. Burdock Blood Bitten strengthens and tones the stomach; makes lndtpiMnn Impossible. GILROY, US-TAILOR. CUTLER 4 PHINNEY. WALTER SPRY,