Pittston Gazette

              4 ptMun JMfc' . fim ■lifci wr-. i M.n 1 C3 . .... V % fompare the evening newspa pers with the morning journals for conclusive proof tl Ithe bulk of the news appea first in the former. Tt 111 n ' PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 3, 1900. TWO CENTS A COPY \ ONLY DAILY IN CITY FIFTY-FrRST YEAR I D AiL YLffi3T ABLJSHKD1^1  40c A MONTH. FRANCE ALSO WILLING TO ACCEPT LI HONG MANY KILLED IN WRECK may die, ana Kelly, tne engineer, aiso hurt Internally. Both are from Westphalia, Md, BREAKING THE CONCERT! except tne fighting men nad fled, tsut now the people are returning to their homes, only to fiiifl no shelter or rice or occupation. In the overcrowded famine threatened districts away from the river their lives and small possessions are at the mercy of bands of soldiers traveling about without officers. SITUATION AT SARATOGA HOUSEHOLD HINTS People's Store Frightful Disaster on the Read- NEW RULE IN PHILIPPINES. England Thinks Russia's Position Endangers Peace. Benjamin B. Odell to Head the Canilles nnd soap Improve by keeping snd last a long time when used. ing Railroad. Republican Ticket, , Green cucumber parings strewn around the kitchen and clipboards will put an end to roaches. Business Me* Welcome the Commission—Customs Receipts. Never drink water which h&s stood in an open vessel for some time. Draw it fresh as required. # Dishcloths crocheted out of white tidy cotton are approved by many housekeepers. They are easily made and wear well. Don't use a "dishpag." Elevate it to the dignity of a dishcloth and keep it worthy of Its improved cognomen. EX0TTR8I0HI8T8 WERE THE VIOTIM0 Manila. Sept. 3.—The announcement of the Philippine commission tfcat it t?Af about tft assume legislative and appointive powers under the decree of President McKlnley seems to have pleafcd the business community. The commission will apply municipal government, first in Pampanga, gradually extending it to the neighboring npsmnces. It expects to establish a in Manila within 18 morfths. The military authorities have transferred $6,000,000 (Mexican) to the civil treasury. This money will probably be spent for harbor improvements and on roads, which the country greatly needs. HBtf GEOTJPIHO OF THE POWERS, "Th« conditions prevailing leave little ground for the ffirttfrdbte comparison of civilized warfare with Chinese iiietbods. Robbery, ravishing and murder are so common that every responsible person one meets contributes stories from personal pbservatiofl. The walled city of Tungchaii was the. only town in the pathway o{ the ihtertiatlonril forces whose people remained ami attertiptfrd to continue business. During its occupation the Japanese patrolled the place efficiently, protected the people and prevented looting beyond the amount inevitable with an army. General Chaffee stationed a guard afound the historic temple outside tbe Wdil, forbidding his troops to enter. The commanders encouraged the inhabitants to resume business, promising protection to all peaceful persons. B0ME DOUBT ABOUT W00DBUFF. SHIRT WAISTS! The LaHer Confers With Senator Piatt, but befers Hie Pinal Decision as to Accepting Nomination (for Lleutenaikt governor. Conger Urging That Li Proceed to Pekin. TfclrtetA People Killed Ovtrlgkt and More Thai a Score Seriously Injured—Fatal Accident at a Grade Crossing;. t Action of the United States Said to Throw Balance of Power Into the Hands bf Lord Salisbury—London Press on Chinese Situation. THE MERCHANT MAHINC. Oratlfylnar Report bn the Shipbuild- ing Ittduatry of United Statea. Philadelphia, Sept. 3.—Thirteen persons killed and over 30 others injured in the appalling record of a rear end collision between an excursion train and a milk train Ml Ihe Bethlehem branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railway at Hatfield, 27 miles north of this city. London, Sept. 3.—The publication of the text of the Russian proposals has intensified rather than diminished the suspicions entertained by England of Russia's proceedings. The rupture of the European concert is considered an accomplished fact. Opinions differ, however, as to the way in which the powers will now group themselves. Some papers think that Great Britain, Japan and the triple alliance will stand together in refusing to leave Peking. The Daily Telegraph, which expresses regret that President McKinley "has committed the tJhited Btates to follow the Russian lead," considers, however, that Japan, "whose consistent policy since the war of 1804 has been to conciliate and effect a rapprochement with China," will throw in her lot with Russia anil will be reluctantly followed by •France, who does not dare to risk a divergence with Russia. New York, Sept. 3.—The Tribune has the following from its special correspond»ut at Saratoga: "Benjamin B. Odell. Jr., still appears to be the leading candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. A large number of delegates to the Republican state convention have arrived, and they confirm the indications of Saturday that in all probability Mr. Odell will receive the nomination by acclamation.Before putting away linen take care that it is thoroughly dried and well aired. Nothing collects dampness quite as quickly as linen. Should linen show signs of turuing yellow, wring out in lukewarm soap and water, then dry and store again. Never allow any orte to pry up the edge of the cop of a fruit cau in order to open It. It will be next to impossible to make the cap fit properly next time you want to use It. Get hold of the rubber and pull it out. Rubbers are cheaper than cans. _  ! Washington, Sept. 3.—Complete official returns for the fiscal year ended Junb 30, 1900, show that 1,446 vessels Ot 393,- 168 gross tons were built and documented in the United States. Since 1886 this record has been exceeded only twice—in 1864, when 415D740 gross tons were built, andHn 1874, wheb 432,723 gross tons were built. Shirt waist season is nearing aa ' end. What remains on hand will be disposed of rapidly at prices quoted below: 5,000 AMERICANS TO WINTER IN CHINA The killed are: Miss Annie Sherry, aged 21 years, South Bethlehem; Robert Miller, South Bethlehem; Richard Bachman, 40, South Bethlehem; William Ehrot, 22, South Bethlehem; Ira Hhret, 20, a brother of William, South Bethlehem; Joseph Mordaunt, 22, South Bethlehem; Charles McGonigle, Allentown; Thomas Day, Allentown; Miss Mamie Kaelin, 14, Telford; Godfrey Kaeliti, father of Mamie; William Blackburn, Ambler; Harold Landis, Hatfield; —— Ackermann, Philadelphia. o The customs receipts for the last quarter were one-half larger than for any corresponding period under the Spanish regime. Local native courts are promised, and the svstem of instruction will be improved.TbC& construction may be classed sc- to the following types: Schooners, schooner barges and sloops, 499, of 109,605 gross tons; great lake steam vessels, 20, of 97,847 gross tohs; cafialboats and barges, 529, bfr 74,860 gross tons; oceah strtW stesmships, 20, of 60,869 gross tons, of which all but one, the Mttacaibo, 1,771 gross tons, were built wholly or yprlncipally for trade reserved by law to American Vessels; river steamers, #75, of 44,282 gross tons; square rigged vessels, 4, of 6,205 gross tons. The steel vessels built— gross tons—exceed the previous record year, U809, when 91 such vessels, of 131,- 379 gross tons, were built. Cleveland ranks first sh builder of steel vessels with nine stesmships, of 42,119 gross tons, followed by Newport News, seven steamships. of 28,202 gross tons; Chicago, five vessels, of 24,504 tons; Detroit, four steamships, of 15,693 tons. Durfng the past decade the steel steam vessels built in the tJnited States aggrepste 465, of 742,830 gross tons, of which 198, of 450,- 089 gross tons were built on the great lakes. . "WheU the armies advanced. however, the guards tv£H? removed, only a small British ahd American garrlsbfa bfciHg left outside the wall. A correspondent returning from Peking found Tungchau stripped like a cornfield after a plague of grasshopfcters. Everything portable of the smallest value had been taken, goods from shops, food and furniture. Parties of soldiers of every nationality were foaming about unrestricted and presumably were doing much wanton destruction, In the spirit of deviltry smashing furniture and glassware and trampling books and pictures under foot. Most of the Chinese were submitting to all this in abject fear. The few who dared to protest were kicked about. "It was plain from certain statements madd by &C friends of Lieutenant GovC*rHor Woodrufr that tncy tZ* If11 abs2" luteiy sure of his nomination for go*' ernor and therefore are bitterly disappointed that he does not have the lead* ing position for this nomination. They cannot reconcile themselves to the idea of Mr. Woodruff not becoming formally a candidate for governor and testing the attitude of the delegates toward him. Still less can they convince themselves that he ought to accept the nomination for lieutenant governor. They advise him unreservedly to decline the nomination for lieutenant governor. All fie Bhirt Wait trt d Dwu to 10 cent* All BOc Shirt Waists down to Mil 0 All 76c Shir t Waista down to ©o oenta All $1.00 Shirt Waist™ down to 78«Sta All 11.as Shirt WalBta down to B« All il.oil Shirt Waists down to S? OO D11 better grades toduced in same |,roporUoo Lord Roberts Proclaims the Transvaal a Part of Vic- Northern Luzon, where there are 12,- 500 soldiers, remains quiet, showing th6 benefit of permanent garrisons. CURIOUS CULLING*. The natives Ot central Africa kill twins as soon as they afC Iwrn and force the mother either to kill herseii or become an outcast. General Cailies recently executed a peaceful presidente and other officials of tke town of Bay, in southern Luzon. Do not pui off your coming for bargains, but com£ at once. Your gain and our loss. It pays to buy at the toria's Realm. The wrecked train consisted of ten day coaches And was the first section of a large excursion made up o£ people from Bethlehem, Allentown and surrounding towns to Atlantic City. This section carried only.those persons who lived in Bethlehem and Allentown and left the Union depot in Bethlehem 36 minutes behind the milk train. The Utter train consisted of two milk cars and two passenger coaches and bad stopped at every station on the road from Betblehem en route to Philadelphia. Thd milk train drew up at the milk station at Hatfield, and in less than two minutes the special excursion train, running at the rate of 35 miles an hour, crashed into the rear of the milk train. The locomotive plowed through the two passenger coaches and crushed them as If they were eggshells. The milk car immediately in front was also badly wrecked. Fonr persons, Godfrey Kaelin, his daughter, Mamie; Harold Landis and William Blackburn, on the passenger car of the milk train were almost instantly killed. Fortunately there were very few persons on this train. Stamped With Watermelons. A curious thing about the calendar Is the fact that no century can begin on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. The same calendar, too, can be used every 20 fears. v t v_ Among "many of the colored people of, the south the superstition prevails that it is "good luck" to meet a frog. They believe the one thus favored is about to receive money from some unexpected place. It is commonly believed among the peasantry In the Ural mountains that for a wolf to seee a man before the man sees the wolf Is an omen that he will be "struck dumb" and so remain as long as the wolf lives. Topeka, 6ept. 3.—The farmers of Kan-, sas are making life a burden to Governor Stanley. Two Weeks ago At Gove City after making a political speech he hailed a farmer on the street with a load of watermelons and purchased all of them. Then he walked into a meat market, borrowed a butcher knife and commenced cutting the melons into slices and passed them out among the 200 people on the street. This act of the governor was heralded over the state by the press. At every meeting since then he is confronted with farmers "loaded for the governor." They baok their wagons Up to the hall where he Is speaking and anxiously wait for a bid on their load of melons. Governor Stanley has now asked the state committee to notify the people that he cotlld not afford to feed his audiences. _ "Events have therefore conspired," Daily Telegraph, "to throw the balance of the diplomatic power into Lord Salisbury's hands, for Austria-Hungary, and Italy mast side with Germany, who will probably propose some compromise and be supported by England." Special to the Giurrr, PEOPLE'SSTORE Paiis, Sept. 8 —It Is learned on, reliable authority that Franoe has indicated hex willingness to accept Li Bung Chang as vjbioa's agent to negotiate peace, If be is j lined !n that mission with two other high Chinese offiolals. "Moreover, they would have him give his consent to the presentation of his name as that of a candidate for the nomination for governor. George B. Roberts, chairman of the .Republican city committee of New York; said yesterday: "Several bodies lay in the streets, apparently those of noncombatants. The Inhabitants, without food or clothing, were huddling in back yards in ft' pitiable Condition. «. Times Voices Rutland's Opposition. The Times feels nerfectly clear, it says, that neither honon nor the interest,* of England will permit her to fpllow Russia's example. It trusts that Germany also will refuse to leave Peking and expresses the hope that the report that the state department at Washington disapproves the Russian suggestion inay prove correct. IS Sooth M»ln street, rittstou. Always the i Drnij's Cheapest. | Old Stand Telephone Call 412. Shanghai, Sept. 8—Recent heavy arrivals of German relnfoicements have made it neoeasary for the Americana to lea»e the camp where they have been op to this time. The Americana were quartered in German concessions, bnt all of tbis room *111 be nerded now to accommodate the Kaiser's troops. The Brutality of Russians. " 'We think the nomination belongs to Kings county and that Mr. Woodruff should be nominated.' "The villages tot the southward are even worse despoiled. One week sfter Peking was taken the traveler to Tien-tsin was seldom out of sight of burning houses. Fires are started daily, although the shelter will be much' needed if the troops are to hold the country during the winter.Won't Stand In Odell's War. The total tonnage built and documented on the great lakes during the year—125 vessels, of 130,611 gross totos— is the largest in the history of that region. The total for the middle Atlantic and gulf coasts—605 vessels, of 135,473 tons—exceeds any record since 1872. The total for the New England coast—109 Teasels, of 72,170 gross tons—has not been equaled since 1801, while the product of the Pacific coast—300 vessels, of 40,306 tons —is surpassed only by the returns of 1898 and 1800. "But Mr. Woodruff will not permit hlB friend* to oppose the nomination of Mr. Odell, nor Will he permit his own Qomination for the office of governor, which would make him a rival of Mr. (Moll. As much as any friend of Mr. Odell'8, it is atated, Mr. Woodruff desires that Mr. Odell should be nominated, if he Is to be nominated, 'withdUt opposition and by acclamation. At present therefore Mr. Odell is unopposed for the nomination for governor. Mr. Woodruff has informed his friends that he will not contest the nomination with Mr. Odell. Evans Bros. Most of the otb*r morning papers express similsr views and decline to believe in the sincerity of Russia's promise to evacuate Manchuria. POLITICAL QUIPS. The political prophet has again  to tell what he does not know.—New York World. Tien Tain, Aug. 39 —Delayed.—General Ch&ffee, commanding the United States troops, baa beeu ordered by hia government to arrange,winter quartern for 5,000 men between Pekin, Tien Toin end Tako. Minister Conger ie nrging that Li Hong Chang be permitted to prooeed at once to 1 ekin to open peace negotiation. Switchman Caused Boy's Death. The Shanghai correspondent of The Times, wiling yesterday, says: "The soldiers* are having 'fine sport" In using natives who creep back to tjieir houses or attempt to work in the fieldH as targets. The sight of a farmer lying was shot, with n basket of grain or an armful of other produce near by, is qnite common. The Russians arc the chief actors in this style of conquest, but the French are remarkably conspicuous, considering their small numbers. The Indian troops and the Japanese nrr participantH only when beyond the ken of their officers. SOAPS. Clinton, Mass., Sept. 3.—Thomas Lindsey, a switchman, has been arrested charged with causing the death of .Tosepn Eidi. an Italian, 18 years old, employed as water boy by the Wachnsett reservoir contractors. The boy was riding on the tender of an engine drawing an empty train of gravel oars. As the train approached a switch nenr South Clinton the engineer, Herman F. Sawyer, yelled to Lindftey to throw the switch. Lindsey was unable to throw the lever and lock it, with the result that the flange of the front wheels of the engine threw back the switch to its original position, and the train, running upon a siding, crashed into another train of 2P loaded cars. The Italian was caught between the corner of the cab and the first of the loaded cqjb and killed instantly. "Li Hung Chang has received a telegram from the Chinese minister in Berlin asserting that Germany is prepared to act in concert with Russia with a view to a settlement and that therefore it Is probable Germany will follow Russia and withdraw her troops from Peking." i As a rule, politics makes more strange bedfellows than it can possibl# provide deeping accommodations for. — Detroit Journal. The excursion train was a picture of indescribable horror. The locomotive was a mass of bent and broken iron and firmly held the bodies of its engineer and fireman beneath its great weight. Behind the engine six of the cars were also a mas* of wreckage. The first car was broken in twain, and the other five cars were thrown on* their sides, completely demolished.Indescribable Horror. Marseilles, large cake.... 17 for $100 "Vhite Mountain 6 for 15c «• O £  The day of the fool bet has returned, And the tales of the bets and the bettors will be thrust upon a patient public till •lection day.—Chicago Record. American Star. 8 for 15c THE TRANSVAAL ANNEXED. Schultz's Snow Boy  Jolly Tar  .8 for 15c .8 lor 15c 6 lor 25c Roberta Said to Hare landed m Manl- The Shanghai eorrespondent of The Daily News says that Earl Li's manner has become "objectionable and blustering.""Mr. Woodruff visited Seiiafor Piatt at his cottage and had another talk with the senator about the office of lieutenant governor. Senator Piatt went over carefully with the lieutenant governor the reasons why in his (the senator's) opinion he should accept the domination. Mr. Woodruff is said to have expressed unwillinguesf to aecept the nomination for a third teVm, but Senator Piatt, it is said, argued that he had had a highly creditable record as lieutenant governor and owed it to the Republican party therefore to accept the nomination and thereby strengthen the state ticket. BRITAIN OWNS TRANbVAAL. feato to That Effect. ARMSTRONG'S 1 PRICE LIST. Soap Powders. Fairbanks Gold Dust, package 19c Snow Boy. per package 19c Buffalo Soap Powder, package 19c Diamond Dust, per package 19c Gold Dust, small, 6 packages for 15c 9 O'olock Washing Tea, 6 for 25c Bottles and Jars. 1 qt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 85c 1 pt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 65c 1 pt Mason Fruit Jars, per doz 500 1 qt Mason Fruit Jars, per do*-60c D qt Mason Fruit Jars, per dox 70c 1 pt Jelly Glasses, per doz....40c J4 pt Jelly Glasses, per doz... .»8c t 3 pt Jelly Glasses, per doz.. ..*JS ■ Fiuit Jar Rubbers, White, 3 do* 10c proclamation to that Effect Iasaed by London, Sept. 3.—It is reported that Lord Roberts has issued a proclamation formally annexing the Transvaal to the dominions of the British crowp. According to a dispatch from Tien-tsin, dated Aug. 25, to The Standard, an epidemic of suicide has broken out among the Chinese in Peking, where entire families are hanging themselves. "From the beginning the conduct of the ( Russians'has been'a blot on the campaign. The recital of notorious fact* speaks more forcibly than could any adjectives.Kurd Roberta. Nine persons were killed in the first two cars, and the othera in these coaches were badly maimed. As aoon as the crash came a terrible cry arose from the smashed care, and those who had not been injured quickly crawled or jumped from the cars and went to the assistance of the injured. Many were pinned down by wreckage and had to be freed by the liberal use of axes. With three or four exceptions the dead were killed instantly, the others dying on their way to the hospitals. London, 8ept. 8—The following uae been reoeived from Lord Roberts: "Belfast, S-spt. 1.—Under provision of Her -lfej erty'a warrant, dated July 4, I have this day Issued a proclamation announcing that the Transvaal will heneeforth form a part of Her Majeetj'e dominions.*' Special to the Qa*errs. General Christian De Wet, according to The Daily Mail's Cape Town advices, is reported to have appeared again along the railway near the Winburg road. Flour - - Corn and cracked corn, per 100 i.oo Chop and meal, per 100 - • i.oo Hay, per 85c Cut Hay, per 100 ... - 85c • - $4 -5° "It is not doubted here," says the Vienna correspondent of The Standard, "that Russia's proposals will in the end be accepted by Germany, who cannot but shrink from a single handed war with China. The Austrian newspapers, though at first indignaut, are now beginning to realize the possibilities of an acceptance of the Russo-Americon solution." "A Peking correspondent saw Cossacks smash down Chinese women with the butts of their guns and pound their heads until they were dead. The Cos- Sacks would pick up children barely old enough to walk, hold them by the ankles and bent out their brains on the pavement. Russian officers looked on without protest. A dispatch from Pretoria says "Mr. Kruger and Mr. Steyn have gone to Barberton. It is believed that they are preparing for flight. The general opinion is that the war is now very near the end, but should the Boers construct strongholds in the bush, on the veldt or elsewhere and begin a system of raids the British would require further large supplies of horses. "General Buller moved 14 miles northwestward along the Lydenbnrg road and crossed the Crocodile river to Badfontein. He found the Boers concentrating in the Crocodile mountains. KalgKta Templars' Conclave. Oats, per bushel - • Fancy Jam, per bottle - - Fancy Columbia River Salmon aoc Two cans Salmon .... 25c Mason Jars, pints, per doz - 50c Maion Jars, quarts, per doz - 60c Mason Jars, D4 gal, per doz - 70c - 35C IOC Rochester, Sept. 3.—Although the official proceedings of the annual conclave of the grand commandery, Knights Templars, of the state of New York will not begin until tomorrow, it practically opened last evening with the special religious services held in Asbnry Methodist church on East avenue. This was an innovation, but was one which received the highest approval of the grand officers, of whom nearly all were present at the aervicea. Dsfsrs Decision on Renomlnatlon, "Mr. Woodruff then informed Senator Piatt, it is said, that he would defer making his dedtion regarding the nomination for lientenant governor until tomorrow. It is generally believed that he will accept the nomination if the convention should indicate its good will to him by nominating him by acclamation. London, 8ept. 8 —Lord R jberte reports that General Boiler's forces are encamped north of the Crooodlle river. It ie pre anmed here that they will follow the Boers Into the Lydenbnrg district. Roberta also reports that the Boere derailed a train nesr KUp river, capturing thirty five British soldiers* who were leter rescued by General Brabant. All the injured were first -taken to a shed at the Hatfield station, and the dead were removed to a barn. Messengers were sent to the nearby villages for physicians, aijd a relief train was telegraphed for from Bethlehem. With 15 doctors and half a doien'nursos a special train was sent from Bethlehem, but before it reached the scene of the wreck it was signaled to return to Bethlehem. as a special, carrying nearly all the injured, had started for the Hospital at that place. On the run from Hatfield to the hospital three of the injured died. Great trouble was experienced in keeping the relatives away from the injured on the train so that the doctors gathered from near Hatfield could attend to the wounded. "While General Chaffee was watering his horse at a stream under the wall of Tungchou the Rnssions found a feeble old mon nearly hidden in Dhe mud and dragged him out by the cue, shouting gleefully. They impaled him on their bayonets. General Chaffee remarked: 'This is not war. It is brutal murder.' ROCKHILV'S OPINION. View* an the Chinese Situation, Onr Special Commissioner Gives His All Goodf OtllTured Promptly. Shanghai. Sept. 3.—William Woodville Rockhill. upeeial commissioner of the United States government to investigate and report on conditions in China, In an interview emphasising the importance of the harmonious action of the powers as a measure of self defense, said: "There promises to be an abundance of time for the consideration of candidates and the party platform, for the resolution has been formed by the leaders of the convention to hold it for two days—that is, it will be in session Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday the convention will be organized, and Lieutenant Governor Woodruff will make his speech as temporary presiding officer. Then the convention will adjourn till Wednesday, when Senator Stranahan will make his speech as permanent presiding officer and the nomination of state officers will take place. J. T. ARMSTRONG 4 CO., "A force of Boers under Commandant Theru broke through the British lines and captured and burned a supply train at Klip River Station, taking 3G prisoners. Brabant's horse proceeded thither, recaptured all the prisoners and drove the Boers into the hills. Bai Fire In Mexican Town, "American officers at Taku, days after the fighting was finished, saw Russians bayonet children and throw old men into the river, clubbing them to death when they tried to swim. The Russians killed women who knelt before them and begged for mercy. Try a package of Tomato Spice, the finest thing in the world to do up tomatoes with. ~ "V Nogales, A. T.f Sept. 3.—Fire at Guayamas, Sonora, Mexico, consumed the general merchandise establishment of F. A. Agmillare. The building covered an entire block and was the largest of its kind on the west coast of Mexico. The stock of goods carried was valued at nearly $1,000,000, on which u loss of $300,000 was sustained. The insurance was only about $20,000. . 53 South Main Street Vhe Plague Still Spreading. Special to the G*srrrs. Ulugow, Sept. 3.—Another death, which la bettered to be a plague case, wee re ported from the shipping quarter, over two rotlee from (he plaoe of the former p'agne outbreak. Later in the afternoon, doctor® deetded it waa a genuine case of plague and located two other Boaploione Cfttet "If the Chinese "government is able to break the concert of nations and to bring about a disagreement on the part of any government in such a way as to secure any relaxation of the joint demands, all the foreigners in China may as well pack up and leate. Evans Bros. "Colonel Plumer dispersed a small commando under Commandant Pretorlus east of Pinaar's river, capturing 26 Boers, a number of wagons and a quantity of cattle and rifles." "Everybody was disposed to be friendly toward the Russians in the early days of the fighting at Tien tsin because of their bravery, but such incidents as the foregoing have been so prominent a feature of the campaign that no one who Is supposed to report important facts can Ignore them. They nre so numerous as to compel the conclusion that they are not isolated episodes, but the ordinary practices of Russian methods of warfare."The second section of the excursion, made up of persons from town* other thnn Bethlehem and Allentown, left soon after the first section, but was flagged before it reached Hatfield. As it could not get through on account of the blocked tracks, it was returned to Bethlehem, and there was great rejoicing at the narrow escape of its occupants from the catastrophe. «0 SOUTH MAIN STRMMT. benlal From President Faher. Blnghamton, N. Y., Sept. 3.—Mrs. Celia Watson, aged 05, if dead at her home in Lestersbire from the effects of a fall down stairs two weeks ago. She broke her ankle, and the left leg had to be amputated above the knee, but it was what were supposed to be unimportant bruises about the back and hips that caused her death. Death Canicd by Fall. "This is the very best opportunity to settle for all time the status of foreigners in China. If that matter is not settled now, the Chinese will be encouraged to persist in their present policy, and the powers will have the whole trouble to thrash over again every two or three years. I believe that all the governments are impressed with this truth, and I believe most of them realize that a definite and permanent settlement of the status of foreigners and the establishment of freedom of trade are more important to them now than the acquisition of territory. "One of the objects of a two days' session, it is said, will be to give opportunity to Governor Iioosevelt to attend the convention. He will arrive here from Chicago late Tuesday afternoon or early Wednesday morning. When the convention has adjourned on Wednesday, there will be a mass meeting, at which Governor Roosevelt will make a speech. It is presumed that Senator Depew will also make a speech at this meeting. Shamokiu. Pa., 8ept. 3.—John Fahey, president of No. 9 district. United Mine Workers of America, comprising the counties of Northumberland, Schuylkill, Columbia and Dauphin, has issued a statement that the claim made by the operators that by a poll of the miners it waa found 75 per cent of them would not strike is incorrect. He says all members of the organization will cease work, as will the unorganized men, who are in sympathy with the invitation of the organized men for a conference with the mine operators. He also denied the truth of the published statement that bituminous mine operators are fomenting a strike in the anthracite region. Drury's •^-PRICES Federation In the Church. The moet characteristic and important movement of the last days of the century is that of federation, which could hardly have been more than a millennial dream to our fathers of 100 years ogo. Denominational intolerance with them was not a sin to be repented, but o virtue to be cultivated. The Congregationajist who laid low a Methodist or a Baptist was doing both God and man oh valuable service as he who shot an Indian, and in this respect the history of the church in repeating our national history. The*colonies stood apart from each other, each imagining it had a life of its own of sufficient importance to warrant a separate existence. Accordingly it sought a complete antonomy; was jealous of its rights, suspicious of its neighbors. But common dangers threatened and common interests multiplied until these separated, and jealous, hostile colonists were compelled to see the advantages of a common life. They needed a community of powers to oppose the common dangers, they needed n community of interest to secure the common good, and the evolutionary blossom from those buds waa federation. It need hardly be added that our present natioual unity is the fruit resulting from that federation blossom.Distressing kidney and bladder dlseas* relieved in six hours bj "New Great Soutt 4*aer'oan Kidney Oare." It la a great ear prise on acconnt of its exoeedlng prompt ness In relieving pain in bladder, kidneys ind back, in male or female. Relieves retention ot wafiar almost immediately. It you want quick reliet and core this la f h* remedy. 8old by J. B. Houok, druggist, Pa E«i of IB Bis Moat*. The coroner of Montgomery county visited the wreck early and spent the entire day at the scene. He at once directed the removal of the dead to Lansdale, a short distance south of Hatfield. He promises a rigorous investigation into the horror. Chile Railway Opened. You'll Be Proud  Of tiie suit of clothes we make for vou. Not only proud at first, hut proud a long time. For it will not only bo stylish ana becoming, but It will last almost indefinitely. Q GILROY, THE TAILOR. Best Patent Flour . $4.50 Best Family Flour . 4.25 Rye Flour . - - - 4.00 Chop and Meal • '•C*D s Corn and Cr Corn . 1.00 Bran and Midds . . 1.00 Oats, per bushel (old) 35c Hay, long and cut - 85c Bale Straw - - • - 60c Santiago de Chile, Sept. 3.—In the presence of President Errazuriz and the local authorities the electric tramway system of Santiago was formMly inaugurated yesterday. The public was greatly delighted at the outcome, and the installation of similar methods of transportation will rapidly multiply. "Considerable progress has been made in the work which will come before the convention. A conference was held in Senator Piatt's cbttage in regard to the party platform. This conference was attended by Senator Piatt, Mr. Odell, Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, Sbnator Timothy E. Ellsworth, Lemuel E. Qulgg and Senator John Raines. The fact was disclosed that the literary talent of both Mr. Qulgg and Senator Raines had been levied upon to prepare a rough draft of the promised platform. Mr. Quigg, it will be remembered, had some practice in the preparation of platfonns at Philadelphia recently, and Senator Raines is said to consider the driest state public documents as full of charm. There are conflicting stories as to the responsibility for the accident. One version is that the engineer of the excursion train had been warned_at Souderton, the station above Hatfield, that a milk train was a few minutes ahead of him. Another story is that the train dispatcher's office in Philadelphia was at fault. The trainmen refused to talk. "This has besn a deliberately planned movement on the part of the Chinese government to expel all foreigners. The decrees printed in The Imperial Gazette prove this. The movement has been practically successful, since every foreigner in the interior has been obliged to seek refuge in the treaty ports. The imperial government merely utilized* the Boxers as convenient accessories to its schemes. Where Did the Moner Gof The Bravery of Women NOTICE. City of Mexico, Sept. 3—The popular organ here. La Nacion Espanola, wants to know what has become of the big patriotic fund raised here by patriotic Spaniards for the purpose of purchasing a warship for the Spanish navy. It calls for an open statement of the committee's accounts and declares that the war contribution account will not be permitted to be liquidated in silence. The newspaper charges that there is a deep mystery about the fund which should be cleared up. The article has caused excitement in the Spanish colony, whjch liberally subscribed for an addition to the Spanish navy during the war with the United States. Lima, Peru. Sept. 3.—The Peruvian senate has under consideration a proposal for preventing Chinese immigration in view of a possible exodus from China as a result of the present disturbances. The government publicly announces that the new Peruvian customs schedule will come into force Jan. 1, 1901. Pern Feara Chinese Influx, Was grandly ehown by Mrs. John Dowllng, of Butler, Pa , in a three years' struggle with a malignant etomaoh trouble that caused distressing attacks of nausea and indigestion. All remedies failed t) relieve her until she tried Electric Bltt«rs. After taking it two months she wrote: "I am now fully oared and can eat anything. Ir is truly a grand tonlo for the whole system ss I gained in weight and feel much stronger slnoe nsing it." It side digestion, onres dyspepsia, Improves appetite, give? new life. Only 50 oeats. Guaranteed, at W. O. Price, Pittston, snd Stroh's phsrmacy, West Pittston. WEST PITTSTOlf SCHOOLS. Square Western Wash- Three Killed at Grade Crossing. Syracuse, Sept. 3.—The fast mail train due in this city from the west at 8:40 p. m. struck a carriage containing four people at Oswego Junction, four miles west of here, last night. The dead are: Patrick J. Foley of Syracuse, every bone in body broken: Ellen Foley of Split Rock, sister of Patrick, skull crushed and body badly bruised, and Josephine F. Blanch ard of Syracuse, skull crushed and body badly bruised. The Directors of the School District of West Pittston have decided to admit into the several schools of the district a number of non-resident pupils, provided there are vacant seats after the pupils of the district have been accommodated . Preference given to those who attended last year. The coming term of nine months will commence en TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 19U0. Tuition Payable la Advaace aa ers 3'25 Round Western Wash- "The relief of Peking is merely an incident of the crisis. The really important work remains to be done. Marquis Ito, probably the best informed man alive- on eastern politics, said to me that the present was the greatest crisis in the history of China ami that all preceding eastern questions sank into insignificance beside it. Are civilized nation to yield to the Chinese conceit of their owu superiority V" ers $3-°° * Hams 1 Sk Hams - - - - 130 i Jelly Glasses per doz 250 v Fruit Jars, pints, a doz. 50c j Fruit Jars,quarts, ' 600 Fruit Jfars, 1 Gal. " 7°° j Potatoes, per bushel 65c D Onions, per bushel . 85c j Concession From Coal Operators, "The platform of course will reaffirm the national platform of the Republican party and approve heartily of the administrations of President McKinley and Governor Roosevelt. It being a state convention document, naturally the platform will mainly consist of planks referring to state affairs. The main plank debated was that referring to the proposal to improve the canals of the state. There was considerable opposition to this plank, and it was urged that in any case great care should be taken with it." Wilkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 3.—It is reported that the Delaware and Hudson Canal company will reduce the price of powder to its employees from $2.75 to $1.50 a keg. This is the price demanded by the United Mine Workers in their list of grievances. Follows: High School  Grammar School, Intermediate.... Primary Schools. ISO 00 . 18 CO . 15 00 . IS 00 Notwithstanding many developments the church is still in the colonial period. The denominations are standing apart from each other in jealous isolation and are fighting hard to maintain their autonomy. But common dangers of commanding and multiple nature threaten, common interests, equally imperative, invite, so that, like the colonial fathers, we denominational children are beginning to say to one another, "We must federate; we must federate."—J. H. Ecob in Harper's Magazine. Letter Carriers In Session, Michael Marouey of Baldwinsvillc had his arm broken and body badly bruised, suffering from internal injuries uud concussion of the brain. He will probably Ghamberlala's Ooagh Remedy a Great Favorite. Detroit. Sept. 3.—Several hundred members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have arrived to attend the annual meeting of the association to be held this week. The early arrivals came quite largely from the east and middle west. The presence of the letter carriers resulted in two Labor day parades. Officers of the association announce that it has now a membership of 10.000, with 745 local branches, and that all the government letter carriers in the country, with the exception of about 1,000, are included in its membership. Glssgow, Sept. 3.—Another death supposed to be due to the bubonic plague has occurred here. Ninety-three cases of the disease are now under observation. Death From Plajrue In Glasgow, Mr. Roekhill and other officials in Shanghai, like the public, are utterly ignorant of the course of diplomatic and military events in Peking. The consuls of the various governments have sent frequent telegrams to their respective ministers, but huve been unable to get replies. It is suspected that official messages are tampered with between Shanghai and Chefu. The soothing and hesling properties ot this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it a great favorite with people everywhere. It is ee Dec 1 ally prized by mothers of smsll children for colds, cronp and whooping cough, as it slways affords quick relief, snd ss it contains no oplnm or other harmful drug, it may be given as confidentislly to a baby ss to sn adult. For sale by Farrer, Peek & Roberts, spothecarlee; Pittston, one door above Esgl* Hotel, and Wust Pittston, Wyoming and Luzerne Aves Those who did not attend last term will be required to pass an examination by the Principal previous to the opening of the schools. The following resolution was also passed by the board: recover. Patrick Foley and Miss Blanc-hard and Maroney and Ellon Foley were sweethearts. They went out on a pleasure drive to Baldwinsville and were on their way home when the sad fatality happened. There is no night flagman at Oswego Junction, and a freight on the track nearest them prevented them from seeing the fast mail approach on an inside track at a speed of 40 miles an hour. Foley wa» struck by the cowratcher and was thrown upon the pilot of the engine. The women fell under the wheels, and their bodies were horribly (nutllated. Alaslcan Town Nearly'Wiped Oat. Resolved, That the non-resident pupils will not be allowed to enter schools unless they exhibit to the Principal a receipt in f uli from the Secretary for the tuition for the full term, and no rebate will be allowed fer absence unless for Mckness, and then not for a shorter period than two weeks. By order of the Board. Wm. Drury. Shake Into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It oools the /eet anu makes tight or new shoes feel easy, uuree corns, bunions, swollen, smarting, hot, oallons, sore and sweating feet. Allen's Foot-Base relieves all pain and gives rest and oomfort. We hare over 80,000 testimonials. It onres while yon walk. Try it today. All druggists and shoe stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent free. Address, Allen a ni r • RoyD n. Y. Do Tonr Feet Ache and Burn ? Victoria, B. C.. Sept. 3.—The steamer Amur from the north brings a report of n disastrous fire which swept the town of Atlin on Sunday last, practically wiping It out of existence. Ten of the largest and most important business buildings in the town were destroyed, causing a loss that is estimated at about $40,000. It is reported by the steamboat people that there is little if any insurance on the property destroyed and that the loss will be substantially total. The attitude of the southern viceroys in protecting foreigners commands confidence in their good faith, and negotiations will probably be conducted through them. J W. WHEELER, Prm't. Attest: C. H. FOttTEB, 8ec*y. West Pittston, Antr. 80, 1900. eod-td JOHN O'D. MAWS Methodism In Hew York. Methodist statistics show that there are now 60 Methodist churches in the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx, with a total membership of 16,240; in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, 80 churches, with a membership of 22,496; in the borough of Richmond, 10 churches, with 2,060 members. The total for the whole city is 156 churches, with a membership of 40,825, being a gain of 891 since 1899. The probationers number 8,681, a gain of 248. The estimated ▼slue of the church property is $8,680,- 400, on which the indebtedness is $1,410,- 941.—New York Bun. Ask Your Grocer for The Bank Note Circulation. There is a financial panic in Chinese business circles here. Probably an important factor is the money rate, which Is now 36 per cent per month. The traders ore trying to get the ear of the officials. Nerves Like a Briat-Iron. "JUNIOR GINGER SNAPS." SOMETHING NEW. HITCHNER BAKERY. PRICES. Washington, Sept. 3.—The monthly circulation statement issued by the comptroller of the currency shows that at the close of business Aug. 81, 1900, the total circulation of national bank notes was $324,223,810, an increase for the year of $82,152,018 and an increase for the month of $4,208,454. The circulation, based on United States bonds, was $290. 641.356, an increase for the year of $$4,- 468.007 and an "increase for the month „f $4,193,922. A woman who suffered for three years from nervotas prostration says, two bottle# of Liohtj's Celery Nerve Compound eff so ted a complete oure. She hardly knows today whether she his nerves or not, as she never feels them. It is certainly a wonderfnl remedy. 8old by J. H. Houok. Oar China Policy Commended, Open Switch Wrecks Train, Nervousness la onred by making the blood rloh and pare with Hood's Sanapar-111a. It gives the sweet, refreshing deep of ohildhood. Denver, Sept. 3.—The Colorado conference of the Methodist church in session at Salida almost unanimously passed a resolution commending the Chinese policy of the administration and also applauding the "course of all those in the senate and house of representatives who have supported the administration in the foreign policy which means an open door for Christianity as well as for trade and the protection of American life and property all over the world." Best Patent Flour - $4.50 Chop and Meal 58,* 1.00 Corn and Cr. Corn 100 Bran and Midds, 55»h» 100 Oats, per bushel - - .35 Fruit Jars, pints, doz .50 J Fruit Jars, quarto, doz .60 \ Fruit Jars, i-2 gal - .70 -| Willinmstown. N. J., Sept. 3.—-The Wiliiamstown accommodation train on the Reading railroad was wrecked by some person opening a" switch near Radix Station, south of this place. Li Hung Chang still remains in Shanghai. He is thoroughly discredited, but is intriguing to get the foreigners to quarrel among themselves. Yesterday he told American and English diplomats that the Russians had promised to withdraw from Peking regardless of the policy of other nations. His statement is not believed. On the contrary, it is thought probable that he is simultaneously assuring the itussinns that the Americans and Britisb hnve promised to withdraw. Eating and Sleeplag. Food supplies theenbstance for repairing the wastes of the body, and gives strength. Sleep affords the opportunity for these repairs to be made. Both are necessary to health. If yon can't eat and sleep, take Hood'a Saraaparllln. It creates a good appetite and tones tho digestive organs, and it gives the sweet, reetfnl sleep of childhood. Be eare to get Hood's. Editor's Awful Plight. The train was composed of a baggage and a combination car. a smoking car and four passenger coaches. The engine was In charge of Parker Hurff, with Thomas Hewitt of Mullica Hill, fireman. At the time of the accident the train was going at a good speed. The engineer, seeing that an accident could not be averted, put on the air brakes and then jumped. As he did so the engine toppled over, and the fireman, who was just leaping, was caught beneath it and badly injured. F. M. Hlgalns, editor of the 8eneo« (III.) News, was afflicted for years with pilee that no doctor or remedy helped until he tried Bnokien'e Arnica Salve, the beet In the world. He writes two boxes wholly cured him. Infallible for pilee. Cnre guaranteed. Only 25 cents. 8old by W. C. Prlo«, Pittaton, and Stroh's pharmacy, West Pittaton. JUST The table -Which was presented to the Republican party in 1892 by the Minneapolis Manual Training school has disappeared. It had been used by the national committee ever since 1892. It stood on the platform at St. Louis in 1896, and was in equal prominence at the Philadelphia convention. There it was in the care of the Minneapolis merchant w ® waD charged to bring it safely back to that city. Some one removed it and it cannot be found. It. Is of mahogany and its construction required several weeks' work by the pupils. A Missing Table. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 3.-*-Ex-Govenior John Young Brown, Jndge James Smas and H. C. Faulkner, counsel for Caleb Powers, are here en route to Georgetown to appear before Judge Cantrell /elative to a bill of exoeptions is the Pofrtfs case. Governor Brown said the bill of exceptions was not completed and could not be completed in the time allowed by the court.  RECEIVED Cared of Chroalc Diarrhoea After Thirty Tears of dufferlng. Biliousness is cured by Hood's Pills. Twenty five oents. IN THE WAKE OF WAR. "I suffered for thirty years with diarrhoea and thought I was past being onred,'* says John 8. Hallo way, of Frsnoh Camp, Miss. "I bad spent so muoh time and money and Buffered so mucn that I had given np all hopes of recovery. I was so feeble from the effects of the dlsrrhoea that I could do no kind of labor, oonld not even travel, but by aocldent I was permitted to find a bottle of Chamberlain's Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy, and after taking several bottles I am entirely onred of that trouble. I am so pleased with tbe result that I am so anxious that it be in each or all who suffer aa I have " For sale by Ferrer, Peck A Roberta, apothecar 1m; Pittaton, one door above Eagle Hotel, and Weat Pittaton, Wyoming and Luzerne Avea. Fresh Delaware Coun- Q 4 a ty Print Butter, a lb 6iu No. g t South Main Street Stories of Carnage and Rapine la Three passengers were slightly injured by flying glass aud debris, and the others in the forward car were considerably shaken up. Thetweof antlpyrlne. for the relief and oure of headachee has a depressing Influence on the heart, end causes a derangement of the kldneye. Eranae'a Headaohe Capeulea contain no aiftipyrlne, chloral, morphine or any lnjurioue ingredient. They cnre quickly and leave the head clear and oooh Price 25c. 8old by J. H. Houok. Evils of Anttpyrtae. Shanghai, Sept. 3.—A correspondent studs the following from Taku, dated Aug. 30: the Pet-Ho Valley. The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which Isdlee may use of Syrup of Fige, under all oondltfoia, makee it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine ertlole, look for tbi name of tbe California Fig Syrup Co. printed near the bottom of the package. For eale by all druggie*The Ladles Try it if you want something fine. Wall Paper. Weather Forecast. Fair; southerly winds; moderate temperature."The Chinese in the Pei-Ho valley are paying dearly for the folly of their government. The retribution they are suffering exceeds the ordinary penalties of war. Along the rivers and the roads traveled by the foreign troops between Tien-tsin and Peking an orgy of lootiug aud destruction continues, with much useless slaughter of unoffending inhabitants. While the international forces were advancing the commanders, notably the Japanese and British, Enforced a certain degree of protection for property not needed for military purpows. . "fit tk»t lira, piuat vt tb* populism SHANNON'S, Accident on Chesapeake Road, Chesapeake Junction, Md„ Sept. 3.— An accident on the Chesapeake Beach railway last night caused the death of one man and the injury of two others, all train hands, and a woman passenger. The accident was caused by an excursion train returning from Chesapeake Beach running into an open switch and colliding with empty cars standing on the track. Gilbert, the conductor of the excursion train, a resident of this city, was killed. The seriously injured were: John P, gtMrd. tk» tumut. hurt Uwrwllf, Boston Alnaya por Beans. A Giant Nerve Builder, 'Phone a D97 Washington St. All New Pattern*. All New Designs. The little Boston maiden wiped her glasses thoughtfully and said she would take vanilla ice cream because that was extracted from beans.—Our Dumb Animals.The Mystic Life Renewer is the most powerfnl nerve builder known. It absolutely cures all forms of nervous diseases ana weaknesses, no matter how aggravated I or how long duration, such as neuralgia, prostration, nervous paroxysms, I v dance, palpitation of the heart, | physical ani mental weakness, debility of fDT J- H. Houok, dinggut Ho, 4 tula PltUtos One Fere to Port Wayne, Ind , aod Retain A Powder Mill Explosion via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Account meeting of the Union Veteran, League September 12th. Tickets on ssle September 10th and 11th, limited lor retnrn passage to 8eptemoer 18th tnoluslve. For additional Information qodioII Lehigh UeMt Kpnto. tttSft Removes everything in sight; so do draatio mineral pills, but both are mighty dangerous. No need to dynamite your body when Dr. King's New Life Pills do the work bo eaaily and perfectly. Cures headache and constipation. Only 25 foente at Cray's Transfer Free Hand Relief a Spec ialty. Ceilings decorated • at cost of paper, Pimples on the face are not only annoy- 1 tog but they Indlcste bad blood. Hood's 8«nap*rtlU caret them by pacifying the tyood. We do painting and paper tanging, alau »ell W»U p»p«. T. 8, »,*, (I. aeufmr brides. Is prepared to fill your cellars with Exeter Coal, or any otfier kijicj idwlred, Walter SPNY, ywup