Pittston Gazette

              BBMI: Jfttfafttftt f SFP? A-lvertisers will most • fleelively reach (he 7,000 homes in Pittston and its iir - mediate vicinity through thC columns of this newspjper. __ vr . n I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED I9M FIFTY-FIRST YEAR ]DA.LYestablishedI«B FITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1900. V"ZZ7&&8!"\ ONLY DAILY IN CITY * BRYAN NOT TO ATTEND FIGHTING ENDS IN BRITISH VICTORY. DEFEAT OF THE ALLIES? occurred near Tien-tsin, as the »lxtn cavalry was at that place at the time mentioned. YATE5VILL6. 0Bot not In com . prod need by eter i few that ah' upheaval. 11-4 Wool Blu 10 4 White Cotton 10 4 Colored OoD TO lnoh Linn D, 54 lnoh Saltings, 60 Inch Cheviot S Ooanterpanee frob. 40taeh (Mf " O. end W. Not. | OFT SUTEISE1 ieve in Fits People's Store Speculations aa to tbe Fatare. Thinks It Best Not to Go to G. A. R. Encampment. Mrs. Harry Kelley Is alowlj improving. Michael Brennaq la slightly improving. William Hale has returned home fit m Union Hill, N. J. Said to Have Retired After Terrible Battle In Peking. It is said in administration circles that in the event of the ability of the powers to agree upon a Chinese policy that will preserve the integrity of the empire the plan most likely to be adopted-will provide for international administration of the customs service. Under this plan representatives of the several allied powers having forces on Chinese soil will be stationed at all the customs ports of China to supervise or administer the service and watcb the revenues with a view to the insuring the collections of the enormous indemnity that will be individually demanded by each of the government**. alslons oo(e'de of ll ON 'Hog baraili •. Here are Id prodoee • decided Miss Tillie Itzler, of New York, la a go est of Mrs. E. Best ford. KIT HAVE OOflT 1,800 LIVES, THE TAR8 HATE THEIB IHNIHG. Reoolon of Naval Veteraas at Chicago — Sham Sea Flgbt on Laki Michigan—Many Regimental timberings Are Held. Miss Annie Harding is spending a few weeks with relatives in Scranton. Yeta $1.60 pair. d Mixed Me pair, on Mixed 68c pair. naak60e. worth $115 for $1. Sergaa, woitb $1 (or 7Sc. Cm $1 to $8 50. latr Snttloga SOo lea, all ahadfea, 25e. SHIRT WAISTS! latcraalloMU Force* Reported to Hart Boob Overwhelmed by Vast Hordes aad Compelled to Retire. Chinese Bold P«itlflo4 Position. Miss Mary Haines, of Dnleville, is • guf st of her brother, Thomas Haines. But (be Victors Lost Heavily. FINANCIAtTAND COMMERCIAL Vow Tort Stork Market. The ranee of today's prlcea for the aetftvs atocka of the New York stock markets are Sven below. The quotation* are furnished the laarra by M. 8. Jordan St Ofe, rooma 70i and 706. Hears building, Scran ton. Pa. Paris, Aug. 28.—A specie! dispatch to Le Siecle from St. Petersburg say a: Chicago, Aug. 28.—William H. Harper, executive director of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, has received the following dispatch from William J. Bryan: Boy Reid Is learning telegraphy by the aid of John Rosener, the D. A. H. opentor."It is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Banian government has received a dispatch asserting that after a fierce battle inside of Peking the allies retreated, losing 1,800 men. mostly Russiana. It is further said that the Chinese occupy fortified positions, from which they are bombarding the allies in a murderous manner." The QsoUUs SooUty will meet st tbe home of the Misses Brown Friday, Ang. 31. Hew York, Aug. 28. 1900. It is understood thst this or some Joint supervisory scheme of a similar character will W favored by this government, and while other governments may make other proposals for future policy of a different nature there is no information in the possession of this government to indicate inharmonious action on such s supervisory plan. Open- High Lorn- CJios- Aran. 1UM US* U% AnSrtaSSwn... it" MM "mt »ti Atch. Fnt~. Wi D0 mt 70 Brooklyn Trse. AM U M . ill lpfe=:i a g i redaml StMl Pfd  Mo., Ku * Te»*»Pf 31 Si % 31 8 LonWule ANMh.... 71 71 70M 71 IS .§? JS Jersey Central 133*2 1M 133* 134 Norfolk a' Western! ffl( 51 W W www Nor. Ffco.  Itf.Y.Om •••• ."D» limi wHi D2»" Pao Mali  "Since President McKinley is detained by public business I believe that the proprieties of the occasion demand that I also decline and thus relieve the reunion of any appearance of partisanship." Shirt waist season is nearing aa end. What remains on hand will be disposed of rapidly at prices quoted below: Miss Gertie Ssrtsln is spending • fsw days with her oousin, Mrs. Olin Rogers, of Moosie. ELL DRESSED CHINESE RULERS LOCATED AT LAST. - The local committee through Mr. Harper expressed its regrets at tbe inability of Mr. Bryan to be present. The French consul at Shanghai wirea that Emperor Kwang Su and Prince Tuan are now in the province of Shensi. Alex. Sartsin, of Ssyrs, spent Sunday with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Sartsin. I DES THE REST. IF TOD TRADE WITH US YOU'RE WEARING THE I EST. WOULD DI8ARM BOXERS. The thirty-fourth annual encampment of tbe Grund Army of the Republic, which was formally opened Sunday uigbt by the monster meeting in the Coliseum, is in full blast, and in all respects it promises to be the greutest and most successful encampment the army has ever held. SyrupFigs All *e Shirt Waista down to 10 cente All 50c Shirt Walsta down to OBcSaU All 75c Shirt Waiata down to flO *ntfl All f 1.00 Shirt Waiata down to 7 fl ce?ta All (l.» Shirt Walata down to BK ceStf aw SJm° 8W£ W*i*t8 down to SI. Of? AH better grades reduced In aune proportion With reference to the missionaries and engineers at Chen-ting-fu, southwest of Peking, the consul says that they are as yet uninjured, but that their position is critical. — C Position Said to Have Beea Taken Minor Wilbur, of Ransom, spent Sonday with hia parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilbnr. Americans in Pekln are Grateful to McKlnley. ' London, Aug. 28.—From Shanghai comes tbe statement that Li Hung Chang has wired tbe empress dowager at Hsian-fu requesting the arrest of Prince Tuan and the disarmament of the Boxers in order to give him an opening for negotiations with the Boxers. fcy LI Hang Chang, Cutler & Phinney. Official dispatches from Shanghai ex- Slalq that the Hankow upris'-g was not ue to the Boxers, but was a plot Organized by the partisans of Kang Yu Wei, the reformer, combined with the secret society known as the Ko-lao-hui, an antiforeign organization, who proposed to the'southern viceroys a revolt against the Peking government. The leaders of the movement relied especially upon Chang Chi Tung, vicuroy at Hankow, for arms, gunpowdw $nd other agents of destruction. Miss Lillie Pierce has returned home sfter s fsw weeks' visit witn Scranton snd Olyphact friends. Actrflcasantfy andJfompt/y. Do not pat off your coming for bargains, bat come at 6nee. Your gain and oar loss. It pays to bay at the Train after train loaded" down with their friends has rolled into the various' ilepots in the city, and by last night it was estimated by railroad officials that 4."».tM)0 old soldiers had arrived and that 300,000 other excursionists had come with them. There were many thousand additional arrivals this morning. The veterans have come from all parts of the republc, and every northern state has sent a strong contingent. Cleanses the System Gently arid Effectually when bilious or costive. lEISTU ACIDCMT Misses Alice and Edith Hnmble spent lsat week with their sunt, Mrs. Thomss Bnrbeck, of Prleeburg. TTie illuminations projected at Shanghai in celebration of the relief of Peking have been abandoned lest they should cause a native outbreak. London, Aug. 28.—A dispatch to the Central Neva from Bui fact, In Kaatern Transvaal, dated yesterday, says: "Fighting was reanmed hen this morning. The Boer lines vera broken and the enemy retreaUd. The Brltlah lost heivllj." Lord Roberta, In a dispatch dated at the aame place yestsrdsy, oonflrma the report ol Brltlah success. Special to the Gazrrrs. Mis. John T. Johnson, daughter Etnel and son Wesley are visiting tbe former's aunt, Mrs. William Day, of Peckville. /resents in the most acceptable farm the laxative principles of plants An own to act most heneflciaJfy. Prepares for all the leading college*, universities and technical schools in the United States. "Evidence has been received here." says the Shanghai correspondent of The Standard, "going to show that General Yung Ln was the real author of the antiforeign outbreak, the empress dowager, Prince Tuan and the others all being persuaded by him to take an extreme attitude while be stood aside and awaited developments." PEOPLESSTORE Misses Carrie A. and Nellie E. Brown have returned home after a three weeks' visit with relatives ln Catbondale and Peck vl lie. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS BUY THE GENUINE — MANFD. BY It also offers a one year's commercial oonrss and a three years' business oonrss and graduates pupils in music. The New York delegation is one of the largest the Umpire State has ever sent to au anntinl encampment. Fully 1,000 of them had come in by this morning, and every train from the east brings more of them. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New England states are, all represented by large numbers of- old soldier*. Iowa, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin have sent larger numbers than to any eir The teachers are college-trained specialists There is an exceptionally fine campus of twenty seres. There is also mountain spring water all through the buildings. U Mitt Mia street, rimtea. Always tht i Drnrr's Cheapest. | Old Stand & S8 & »« tit St Si u. 8. Laathar Prsf -*. •••• — SH 2* S3 O. Pacific Hit 7IH ™ 7M* '« Sfcitera Ontoii;;;.'".'«« »•»C  Third Ave  A proclamation written in English and addressed to European** was seized. In It the revolutionists declared themselves opposed to the Manchu dynasty, but ready to uphold the present emperor. They expressed themselves as desirous of founding a "constitutional government," of protecting foreigners and Christians and of supporting the powers against aqtiforeign fanatics. Plot Agalnit Manrhs Djummty. Ben j MacOonald and family have moved from lfooele to this place. Mr. Mae Donald la employed on the Wilkeebarre and Eastern Railroad. * CALIFORNIA FIG STRUPCO. SAN FRANCISCO. For full particulars s©nd for catalogue to TWtophoM CU1 4U. American , yefugee missionaries in Amoy, according to the Hongkong correspondent of The Daily Mail, are anxious to return to the interior, but the United States consul haa forbidden them to do so and urges them to go to the Philippines or to return to America. LOUISVILLE. KY- NEW YORK. N.Y. for ss/e by druggists - price 50* per bofth. Dm *- MM ■ ■ ** Mr# ulllfll uBitw/f lD l*f mUCipil, CONGER'S LATEST MESSAGE. The Epworth League will bold an entertainment in the basement of the churcb, this evening. L'gbt refreshment a will be served and a collection la expected, the proceeda to be applied to the minlater'a salary. All are cordially Invited to attend.Evans Bros. Kagartled aa OaaAnalag the Belief that tne chlneae Mr la DaalorallHd. glKrtal to the Oaasns. jiSafe Sutcle anuao saaia am raoviaioii auiai. M jSj W Ilk Waahlngton, Aug. *8.—The following dlapatch vraa received tola; trom MlnUt er Conger: "All America tie here thank the Prealdent for nls congratulation* and suoceaafnl efforts tor our relief, and bleea God (or their final dsllvcrsnoe." The above dlapatah la not Important, bnt ita safe delivery ahowa that the raporta of the surrounding of Psklu by the China** troop* an wtthont fonndatlon, or at ltaat the; an not ao threatening aa the preae dlapatche* mad* them. It aiao confirm* the belief of the Department of State that tbsOblnass army waa demoralised by it* defeat on th« road to Pskln. New York, Ang. S8,1100. *•» «C .... aESnT....." «M4 4CM • ••• oSS}:;:'..'.':;.';.'".'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.' S3 *\% The Immediate effset of the movement has been to Increase tbu peril of Europeans. Proof exists of disorder apd pillage due to the same movement at widely separated points. The headquarters of the conspiracy Is Hankow, from which point it ramified into other provlacea.Shanghai advices to The Daily News sty that consular opinion there looks upon Japan's action in the landing of troops at Amoy, despite the protests of the consuls, as similar to that of Jiussia at Newchwang, the whole indicating a tendency to a partition of the empire. SOAPS. Wmr lUot ud for laic. To follow, is to follow the crowd. The public are not often wrong in their judgment of stores, especially shoe stores. Experience has taught us that the best way to please people, is to give value received for their money. This we do in every pair Marseilles, large cake.... 17 for $100 White MonntaiD 6 for ijc American Star 8 for 15c Schnltz's 8 for ijc Snow Boy 8 tor 15c Jolly Tar 6 lor a$c Several atorea left over at very low reota, also aeveral dwellings with modern inaprovements, and also aeveral honaea at medium and low rente ln Plttston and West Pltteton. Buyers will now And some eat bargain*. O B. Thompson Agt. Several tbouaanda of the supporter* of the movement have received instruction* to demonstrate in the central valley of the Yangtse-klang, but tb* viceroy has a sufficient force of regular troops to guarantee the maintenance of order. Twelve of the conaplrator* bav* been bebeg.ded. "Russian journals agree," says the Moscow correspondent of The Standard, "that it is impossible to deal with China ln the spirit of revenge as suggested by Emperor William. They believe that methods less drastic can better accomplish the ends of Russia in Manchuria. The question would be satisfactorily settled to Russian minds by the seizure of the northern provinces." BUNCHED BUSINESS HITS. Soap Powders. Fairbanks Gold Dost, package 19c Snow Boy. per package 19c Buffalo Soap Powder, package 19c Diamond Dnat, per package 19c Gold Dnat. small, 6 package* for 15c 9 O'olock Washing Tea, 6 for ijc Bottles and Jars. All klnda of clama at Sharp'*. Strictly fresh egga at Kaepsr'a. Old Kngliah Blend Tea at Gram's. "My Own" brand oofise at Grace'*. Telephone 53, old Hne, for Meaaick. Telephone on both llnee for Sharp's. Clama, BOc and 00c a 100 at Measlok'a. The Sinclair Ho nee la headquarters for first olsss theatrical people. "I bad a running, Itching sore on my I leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took away the burning end Itching Inetant ly and quickly effected permanent care." C. W. Lenbart, Bowling Green, O. ME8SAGE FROM CONGER. Shanghai, Ang. 88.—The Dowager Kmpreee and the Emperor an reported to be at Tal Ynen To, abont 280 mllea Soothwaat of PeUn. P.r Mlpl.t.r .C r*klD. I. H—rf From Asala, Berlin, Aug. 28.—Emperor William has cabled to lieutenant Counsoden, commander of the German marines in Peking during the siege of the legations, congratulating him upop Jiis jgeroic persererence and conferring upon bin) *b« decoration of the Red Eagle. tf«xl Thursday, with the empress and the imperial princes, hit majesty will attend the ceremony of conseeraittof tile flag for the Asiatic expedition, which will take place in thia city. The foreign attaches will witness the nailing of the flags to the staffs. Cosfratalatei by Emperor. Washington, Aug. 28.—Afl/Jr several day*' intermission in CbJn#*e pdvlces the government has received two dlapatche* which presumably bring it* advice* up to the most recent date. There are indications that the principal delaya In the lines of communication are encountered between Tien-tain and Peking, a fact explainable by the newipaper advices that small bands of Boxers are operating on the line of communication of the Peking campaign force. Glasgow, Aug. 2H.—Three persons, father, mother and child, who have been certified to be suffering from bubonic plague, have been placed under the cpre of the medical authorities here. PlnKne In (ilaacow. London, Ang. 28.—The **n*atlon*l raporta from St. Petersburg to the rffect that tb* allies bad mat disaster In Pakln an not cradlUd here. It I* believed they have grown oat of ra mora that bod lea of Chinese troops an gathering around Pskln with a ▼law of recapturing the olty.. Thass rumor* have not bean confirmed and exoits no alarm. The situation In Pskln Is practically unchanged. Ice cream, oonfectlonary. Wholeeale and retail. Cogglns, 20 S. Main, 02 N. Main. of men's, women's, misses' 1 qt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 85? 1 pt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 65c 1 pt Mason Fruit Jars, per doz 50c 1 qt Mason Froit Jars, per dox 60c 1 qt Mason Frnit Jars, per dos 70c 1 pt Jelly Glasses, per do*....49c Ji pt Jelly Glasses, per doz..;:s8c 1 3 pt Jelly Glasses, per doz s«c Frnit Jar Robbers, White, 3 do* 10c Try a package of Tomato Spice, the finest thing in the world to do np tomatoes with. A fall line of frnlt* and vegetablea, la In stock In good variety at Meaalok'a Market, No. 30 South Main street. COMMANDER BHAW, For over 30 year Dr. RICHTER'8 World-'Renowncd and children's shoes we sell. Anything inaeaaon, In fruits, vegetables, etc. Sbarp'a well regulated market alwaya haa the stock In gnat variety. canjpment of recent years. General J. Warren Keifer of Ohio and General Edward 8. Bragg: of Wisconsin both said tney looked to see the greatest number of old soldiers that bad marched at one time beneath the stars and stripes since the memorable review in Washington at the close of the war. Julia Marlowe Shoeq i# tan and black reduced to $3.19 Edwin C. Burt's, Tn'shoei and oxfords, and $3 00 The Melba Glove Fitting Shoe at - - - - • $3 00 The Ulrica Fine Shoes, all shapes, at - - - - $2 50 The Eunice Extra Fine Shoes at ----- $1 98 Men's guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes,button and lace Men's Mining Shoes, solid throughout, at - - $1.10 Just such Interference with fbc work of the signal corps men was experienced by the United States force* In the Philippines and by Lord Roberts' troops in the Transvaal campaign. Uaually tbe*e interruption* pr£ very short, the marauders being driveu utt jfo.d llu- lines restored within a day or two. TUt faCt thai move than u week was covered by lUt last Interruption gives rise to the belief here that these attack* upon the line* of /'.ommunicatiou by Boxera are more formidable tfian waa auppoaed to be pos alble after the begyy losses inflicted upon them by the international forces in it* advance. Peopl* wlahlng cople* of the amm'i Jubilee Number can be aecommodatsd at the bualneaa office. Papers, wrapped for mailing, ten centa each. Regiaefl Killed la * Blot. "Anchor" Pain Expnllnr Paris, Aag. 28-Ex-Premier Lobet, whan Interviewed by a corraapondent of thla aaaoelatlon this morning, aald that Trance had adopted the pollay of the United States wl'h regard to thealtuat'.on In China. Pine Bluff, Ark., Aug. 2H.—Three negroes are dead mm the result of trouble that started at Cooper's Island, a plantation in Jefferson county, 35 miles from this city. Berry Johnson and Harry Wimberley fought with Winchesters over h negro woman named Mary Jones. Matthew Overt)*, another negro, took a hand in the fight, and ail three were badly wounded. Johnson finally killed Overby and Wimberley. ~' A coroner's jury held an inquest over the remains of I be two dead men, and a verdict against Johnson was rendered. The officers here were notified, and Sheriff with a posse of deputies, went to the scene, but Johnson had escaped. McKinney, the colored foreman of the coroner's Jtiry, was found dead in his bed with a bullet through his brain. ■■M»r« ilav« Their Reaalos. The beat of freth, plcklfcl and amoked meata, horns mads bologna and paddings. Chickens dressed to order and Helm's oanned gooda at Kaaper'a The fintt day of the eueanipmeut was one of ideal beauty in marked contrast to the hot and humid weeks that have preceded it since the 1st of AugUHt. There wum in the early portion of the day a fresh breeze off Lake Michigan, tempering the heat of the sun, which shone brightly but not too warmly to make marching a burden for the old veteran*, who claimed the day as theirs. The right of the line on the opening day was given to the men who-sailed the seas during the civil war. The cheering was ail for them, and the honors were theirs. haumn to be thm Best there Is Isr Rbcumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,etc. 0. P. & C O. Shoe Cora Evans Bros. Por leading epecislties In staple grocer lee, In all line®, prioee low for oash, go to Ohesworth Broa ,' 42 North Main street. A large Involoe of goods will arrive this week. any. STORY FROM PHILIPPINES. ■eklllty Bald to Have Promised civil Oov«niB*Bt Hut Month. thuieum Rheumatic Complaints. Only 28e. u4 50o. at all druggiata «• SOUTH MAIN BTRKMT. B pedal to the Gazette CoBger on Pelcla* lltBEilOB. Sf —SAVE HALF ON YOUR PIANO**- % London, Aug. 28 —Dr. Jtrado, Aguln. aldo's representative here, today received a cablegram'stating that President Taft, of the United Statee Philippine Commission, and Oenersl lie Arthur had reoelved Senor Paterno, formerly a member of Agulnaldo's cabinet, and assured him that they had been authorized by President McKInley to lssns in September a proclamation Instituting civil government in the Philip pines and promising reforms whloh will nltl snately result in the beetowsl ot Statehood on the srohlpelsgo. Jnrado discredits the cablegram and thinks McKloley will disavow the Intention escribed to him. Scrofula, sslt rheutn, sryslpelss and other distressing eruptive diseases yield quickly and permanently to the cleansing, pnrifylng power of Bnrdock Blood Bitters. Tin most important dispatch was one from Minister Conger, relative to the military situation in Peking. Unfortunately it lacked a date, the minister presumably not.having yet received the' dcpartuiejtf'M instructions to include the date in the body of bis dispatches. The stste department at first undertook to have the cable companies correct this omission, but finally, concluding from Internal evidence that Mr. Conger's message wua certainly later than any official emanation frojn the Chinese capita), the message was allowed pufcDMcr ty for what it was worth. •rthrough r)rurys The heroes of river and sea of the civi war are a small band now. Of the 132,- POO men enlisted in the navy in the early days of the war less than 1,000 marched yesterday, and it iD agreed by the ojd sailors that thei number was greater in that march than it will' ever be in any parade to come. F. M- Rtehtw ft Cs. 218 Peart Street, New York. THE KELLriER PIANOS West Plttaton gebools. Deaver Complains of the Csaisi, The principal of onr schools will be at the High School room Thnrsday, Friday and Saturday, August 80 and 31 and Sept. 1, from nine o'clock to twelve o'clock a. m., and 1:80 to four o'clock p. m. eaah dsy, to conduct special examinations of pupils who failed to pass at ths close of last term and hsve prepared themeelves to take a second examination, and also to examine, enrolt and classify resident and non-resident pupils who have not attended the schools before. Denver, Aug. 28.—According to census returns, the increase in Denver's population since 1890. js 27,000. In that time suburbs with a population of 20,000 have been aunexed, so that, according to the census, the actual gain in ten years has been o#ly 7,000. The figures are absurdly incorrect, says g 1'ocaJ ofitcift). Probably 7,000 bouses have beep built in penvyr since 1800, and every one of them Is occupied. Bas.»d op the school census at a ratio of five to one. the population of Denver is. 170,000. The estimate made by the directory publishers is 175,000. Binee 1800 the school population of Denver has increased 48.3 per eent. The federal census shows $ gain of only 25.44 per cent. _ kbllmer p'*NO 00■■ "DuLiro«. /•D». Professional Services. Best Patent Flour . $4.50 Beat Family Flour . 4.25 Rye Flour * - - - 4.00 Chop and Meal -SflL . 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- But one battle flag was carried by the navy veterans. It was one that fluttered from the monitor Winnebago when Farragut sailed into Mobile bay to gain his crowning victory- It was borne by Seaman Ed \yoodruff of Rockford, Ills., antf beside him marched ex-floQtswsin's Mate J. It. Lynn of Chicago, who made the flag while serving on board the Winnebago.Mi. Conger's reference to the srrival of 2,000 fresh German troop* caused some surprise, no one apparently having closely watched th? movements of the German contingent, which la now arriving with fairly regular frequency in China and which consequently may be expected soon to equul in numerical strength the milltsry contingents of any of the European nations there represented.WE ARE.... Bossla Seeks a Big Lossls Parle. Special to the Qizim. CLOSING OUT KhtsI Parade oa Lake Mlekl«aa. Paris, Aug. 28 —The Libre Parole ssys that M. de Wltte, the Boaslan Minister of Fin anna, who la expected to arrive in Paris today, will endeavor to arrange for a loan Cof Ave hundred million franca In Paris as •one condition on whloh the Czar will visit :the Exposition, a French loan, says that paper, Is the last reeort, as Bussla failed to tfloal a loan in the United Statee. Children who will be six years of age on or before January 1,1001, will be admitted at the opening of the schools. Those who wl!l be six yeers of age before June next will be admitted after the holldeys. The late afternoon feature of the day's celebration, the naval parade on Lake Michigan, proved somewhat of a disappointment. The end of the naval fight off Lincoln park closed the official programme of the encampment for the day. but all over the city in various halls and in the hotels there were reunions of regiments almost without number, gatherings of .comrades who had not met since the days of the war and fraternal gatherings of all sorts and descriptions. One of the leading affairs of the night was the baoquet of the Iron brigade, which was held at the clubhouse of the athletic club at 6:30. On .the list of speakers were the following; ers , **5 A significant statement in Minister Conger s dispatch is that respecting the expected appearance in Peking of some of the members of the tsung-li-yamen. A uatural construction to be given to this statement is that these ministers wish to undertake to represent the Chinese government formally in negotiations with the t»wers. It haying been found impossible up to this moment, ac- Korjjnp to Mr. Conger's statement, to meet any representative of the Chinese government In Pcniug who was competent to open negotiations, it may be inferred that if these minister** actually appear with proper credential* one of the probiedij connected with the present difficult situation in C&ina willjDe solved.TDBBg-li*rsBita'f ilgalflesat More. Akron. O., Aug. 28.—As a result of the continued peaceful conditions existing in this city all of the state troops which hud been on duty here since Thursday last have been withdrawn. With the dismissal of the soldiers the saloons were reopened, and the city has practically resumed' its usual appearance. Like Old Times la Akroa, Our Entire Stock of Shirt Waists At Low Figures. QDEP.IAI ■ A line of lisle thread hose, drop stitch, ®s fcWlHfc ■ in black and white polka dot, blue and white polka dot, and plain black, at 39c; regular 50c grade. Round Western Wash- $3*oo Hams  Sk. Hams - - - - ijo Jelly Glasses per doz 25c Fruit Jars, pints, a do*. 500 Fruit Jars.quarta, * 640 Fruit Jars, J Gal. " 700 Potatoes, per bushel 650 Onions, per bushel . 85c There will positively he no time given for examlnationa during the week of the opening of the schools. The principal's time will b» taken np with other dutlee It must be done on the days above mentioned or after the close of the schools, I Friday, Sept. 7. Aearchtet Arreeced Do Italy. While the horns use of my venous prepara. tfonsto sufficient. In most casee, to accomplish d eel red results, it often happens that special treatment Is desired In obstinate cases or by those to wlDo«a a moderate additional ejpanes Is not a seriocs obstacle. For a number of yean I hare made the treatment of the complexion, hair and scalp a specialty, and having lately taken an additional course of study and become familiar with the latest developments of scieooe in this direction, I feel competent to render efficient service In any cases requiring the care of a specialist (Special to the Gaxrts. Parle, Aug. 28.C—A Borne dispatch to (the Petit Bleu eaye that an anarchiet haa Cbeen arrested at Genera, in Northern Italy, on eneplclon of being implicated in » plot to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel.The Populafloa of Denver. Pert one who borrowed books during the vscation will please rstern them not later! than Sept. 1. Washington, Aug. 28.-The population of Denver as just announced by the census bureau is 133,850 against 100.718 in 1800. This is an increase of 27,140, or Rpeaker D. B. Henderson, Julius C. Burrows, ITnited 8tates Senator from Michigsn; Governor Edward Scofield of Wisconsin. General Albert D. Shaw, commander in chief of the G. A. R.; Governor James A. Mount of Indiana, James G. Flanders of Milwaukee, fharles G. Dawes, comptroller of the currency, and General Edward 8. Bragg of Wisconsin. QLOBE WAREH0US& Tuition of non-residents, payable la advsnce: High School pnplls, $20; Grammar School pnplls, $18; Intermediate and Primary, $15. 15.44 per cent. PITTSTON, PA Wm. Drury. As innovation In Um poetal eervtoe which l« ior* to be of gnat convenience to a plan lately adopted of farniahlng etampe In llttla book;, with wax abeala between tbam. The govern Hunt to to Charge ooe cent additional to the amonnt of' stamps oontoined therein, and It to now eattmatad that the profit on ibepe book* will amount to $*00,- 000 par annnm. It to alio estimated that the earn paid for the Private Cayenne Stampe placed over the top of the botttoe containing Hoetatter'e Stomach Bitten very nearly eqnale thto. Tfie Bitten to a reliable remedy for ponatipetlon, ladigeeton, djepepela, blllonanaee, lire) and kidney tronblea It ipay be depended opoo to oare atomaeb dleorden, having dona eo for the paat flfty year*. Kews Abest Ituspa. Tfee WeMfew. With some responsible person or persons to deal with it may be possible for the United State. come to some agreement um to the settlement of-the Chinese trouble. C ARK HUFF'S QUININE HAIB INYiaOR- A.TOB arrests the falling of hair, invigorates its growth aad cores dandruff. CLEARING OUT KjpeeUl to ths Ouirn. Washington, Ang. 28 —Local ralna and «ooltr tonight; Wednesday, fair and ooolsr; light to freah northweaterly wlnda. Text booka and anppllaa will ba fornlahad i non-resident pupile tha aama aa to raaldanfc pnplla. The term will ba nlna months and will begin Tuesday Sept. 4. JOHN O'D. A meeting of the National Association of ek-PrisOners of War wa« held in the Coliseum*, wbjcb drew a large crowd, an attractive programme being rendered. TUo atWrt.-" of welcome was delivered by Mayor Harrison. Hpeechea were also made by Governor William A. Stone of Pennsylvania, United States Henator Penrose of Pennsylvania and General |o(ii} p. piack of Chicago. CABKUUKF'S BLEMISH BLEACH removee frecklee, liver epota and ail dlscolortnga of the akin. KradiC-at«M blackheads, curee pirn plea, aad leavea the akin pore and soft. SUIIEB STUFFS at less than cost. URCM'S The teacher® are requeated to aaaemble Monday Sept. 3d, at 2:80 o'clock p. m. at tha Blgh Hohool room to mast and confer with the principal. Another statement in Mr. Conger's dispatch relative to the decision of the generals not to enter tlfe Imperial palace appears to explain the iqovement of the American troops which the press dispatches were unable to dear up in relaxing the attack upon the palace gates after capturing all but one of them. LADIES' FINE BUMMER BIBBED VESTS reduced from 10c to tc, 18c to 10c. *c to Uc Mo to Ma v Washington, Aug. 28.—The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed:New York—Gaines, Minnie L. Hatch; Oakland, J. P. Crosier. V*mrtb Cimmm Post Masters. Money refunded it not aa advertiaod. PRICES. CARKHDFF, Talk about a clearing sale of Summer Goods! you should attend the sale MEN'S ran BALBBIOOAN SHIRTS AMD DRAWERS, reduced from »c to tic. PABAaOLB. cot from D1.00 to Wc.|1.«0to fXM Chab H. Fostkb, Seo'y. August 23, 1900.' "« -- 28s eod flt Best Patent Floor $4,50 Chop and Meal SSLm iDoo Corn and Cr. Corn 1.00 * Bran and Midds, SSfkt *00 Oats, per bushel • • .35 Fruit Jars, pints, doz .50 Fruit Jars, quarts, doa .60. Fruit Jars, i-a gal - .70 New Jersey—Rileyville, A. J. Wyckoff; Wrlghtstdwn, John B. Tttton. Pennsylvania — Appetfjfall, Valentine Mu/«r; Dallas, Frank F. Morris; Metal, Alvin W. Horning; Moshannon, Joseph A. 8ha^lfr*w; Zionsvfije, Richard E. Reese.  Spsdaliston the Complexion, flair M»d Scalp Boon 8 po 4. Open Saturday evenings. EVERYTHING IV WASH OOOD8 ma* coat this sale. ▲ large assortment of Uvu In stripee and figorea that were 6c now 4c. Gilt sdgs Orange county bnttsr. Grasses. Another event of some Interest la the order dispatching the Castine from Shanghai to Amoy, distant about 400 miles. The little gunboat should make ile run in about two days under favorable coa4itjo#s. Her force is small, but sufficient to serve iKtt jnoral purpose, if Ohere be need for snch. It appeflr? Jjtylt she la ordered to Amoy quite aa mncfe on account of repreaentations from well informed business circles as from any official advice. The conaul at Amoy with the repreaentations of the business Interest#, it wqa decided to be proper to send a gunboat lo Amoy not because of any particular  aa to Japanese aeplratiogs, but to prevent rioting at this dangerous point, MIssIob of tkt Csatlsc. Ratal Aceldeat D» a C"«lllery. WEITZtCNKOBN BLDO., 2 Floor, Wilke^»mD Bodily pain losss Its terror If vou've a bottle of Dr. Thomaa' fcclaotjic Cm In ths house. Inatant relief In caaea of bgrna, cuts, apralna, acoldente of any aort. pbamfkin. P#., Aug. 28.—While a wif* «»n was fDeing lowered if| the Mount Car- Piel colUerf 4 side book broke, causing the wagoa to dasb 400 feet to the bottom. John Daobert and George Rnake, who were riding on the wagon, were Inptantl/ killed. _ t But Littta Laundry 9 now in progress at our M^3S^5£" 86c *nd «c Organdie. DOW lie. Itc Percalee, 88 lucfaM wide, an going at So. ALL OING HAMS atleaa than tfaeycan bo mad* A blueing alike to yonng and old: Dr. Powtor'e Extract of Wild fltiawbeny. Natnn'a apeci&c for dysentery, diarrhoea and aommer oomnlaint. store, where everything in the summer line is going Will And It I 9 iotarmt to buy their ma pipe and We have the rtlrlW wit glu P*fj E. Camioi A Co. flnkm mn THI Ticks! Agmml Boote yon via Wabaab B. B., Chicago and retnrn, account Grand Army Encampment. Tlokete on aale Angnat 25th to 8Mb. One (are (or round trip. Offldal route State The ladtk Probleae A WTILIpHONC im- *  TRIM'S. Ia mncb atmplar than to tomadoH auppoaed. Health depeoda chiefly apon pat-, fact digaatlon and pnre blood and the problem to aolvad vary readily by Hood'a ftoraeparllto. Too may keep well by taking It promptly for any Momaob or blood disorder.' Ita corea of aerofola, aalt rhanm, catarrh, dyapepela, rhenmatlem and' other dtoeaete an nrfmbtr*» *7 fh? t|»aeeoda. ■heaasallaw tvm la m Day. Hyatlc Cqn for rhenmatiam and neuralgia radically corea in 1 to 8 day*. Ha action apon the eyatem to remarkable and' myaterloue. It removee at once the canae and the dlaeaae immediately  The Brat doae greatly benedta. 78c. OM by J. H. Houck, drngglat, No. 4 Nfartb Main St., Plttaton. f Don't think that because yon do / Hot have a large bundle every week we do not want your work. Joat let ne know and we will get yoor bnndla, no matter bow small. It will be properly laundered, too. ACME STEAM LAUWDRY, 3—Hi flala H. 46 Luzerne Are, H... Vonr T.'** A*'mt Bout# you via Wabaeb *■« Chicago and Mturn, account Orand Encampment. Ticket, on u)s A D|ut 2Kb to ttth. One tare for round t OffiolaJ jonta State D»p.rtm«nt train. department train. ESTIMJSREBIITEMS liS&D 'BROS. Factories 1MJ-1M1 Ca paste Avcaacs PIANOS —» No. 91 South Main Stnet Oeaealt the Albany (Mallets, 22 N. Franklin St., WUkeebarre, when yon think jou need the eerrtoee of a death*. All operatlone are palnleaa. Oonaoltattoo and ad viae free. 'Phone 111. Wall The first direct word from General Chaffee since Aug. 18 came In the form of a cablegram reporting the action of the Sixth cavalry wjt|» the enemy near Tlen-tsln on the 19tb- The c»bl* la dated Taku, Aug, 27, and la aa foUowe: The favorite family Mthgrtlc to Hood', Pflls. #twtp* Teg Data* ? mown. Uarpanad on the lateet Improved  nl flfwiwr — * ~~Tr'a Dozing theaa bet manner day* one! ebon Id be aarefnl In the aatoetion of beveragee. Fhyetotaae reoommend Batohard ft Weaver's lager beer and porter, beaaaet they kaow tbam to be pan, cleanly, la*ig. orating and nntritioqa. Moat ilealsra aall tbam and the Wllkaebarre Bottling Worka, in & Canal St, WUleeberre, pat them op In bottlee for aee by the family, the oicaraiooieto and piento partlea. Prompt delivery when and where yoa any. Telephone oy aaad ooatal. pi ttswa r»r, A ma. «B, *», so, D1. Day A reworks every afternoon. Good Iraeae every day. "My baby wae terribly aick with dtorrboae, we were enable to eon him with the doctor's aaalatanpe, aad aa a laat reeort We tried Chamberlain's Oollo, Cboler*and Remedy," aaya Mr. I. H. Doak, of Willlama, Ore. '1 am happy to gay it gave Immediate relief and complete con." For aale by Ferrer, Peek ft Boberte, apothecar toe: Pittaton, one door above Eagle Hotel, ud Weat Flttatoa, Wyoming aad Laaerne Ialevefl Bakskj. /.&. Car pint*. FLORIST ANDJ&ARDENBR, jm New Patterns. lee T.rfc luu Mr, Ihmw, *. r. "Colonel Wlnt on the WHb report* marched at 4 a. m. and engaged Urge force of enemy aeven milee from city, Diaperaed them, killing about 100. Americans loot five wounded. Will cable namea wounded aa soon ae aacertained." All New Designs. Free Hand Relief a Spec ialty. Ceilings decorated at cost of paper. fat the above occaelon agenU ot tt-el Ballroad will aall round trip to Synooae, lnoludlng admlaeion eoapon to the fair grounda, at $2.00 for jbe round trip. Tlckata will ba on aale apod going Ang. 28th and 90th. Good to letanTaot later than the JNttb. »*t wr ruowmmm. LO/tAl. OM9*m*». ae. Ordeea left with the Mtoae , 7 Wster aUset' PltUtoo, will f ww»n you need medicine, you ahonld th« beat that money oaa bar and exthi, to be Hoods Sanayarthe eeeeuu'e epeolaltlaa In native and Ptoses aid direct treat factory to atcr. Tcras-aaaa as msaal retail starts Old sr dcfcctlvc lattraauato repaired er reMlK at moderate coat. Colonel Wlnt In lieutenant ttolonel of the C51*tb cavalty. but is acting aa colonel in me efcew" of Colonel Sumner, !*« V.JB IWI os «* AddnmaCearoankwtfc»e«oreew*eBtBkienae.eee., to Ihotery,  KELLER 1 VAN DYKE. CHOI •PHOHi WALTER SPRY, oamaorwg. 00 ' *0# ■'