Pittston Gazette

              ' r*7D/7 • y- ' - ~7T■■■ - - _ 1 tatffefm ■ JJBe. ' fiUS X /"""ompare the '."ening newspa I pers^'lththe morningjou f o»\'a for conclusive proof ti A thfe bulk of the news appea {first in the former. * PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY EVENING, SEpTmuSE? 7, 1900, TW40« ANMONTH0t * I ONLY DAILY IN 1FTY-FIRST YEAR I DAiLVIlK8TABLJBHKD,^Ba8W BUNCtlCu BUSINESS HITS. We Believe in Fits Weigh Our Prices Carefully. PENN'A MISSIONARIES WERE SLAUGHTERED AN APPEAL TO BRITONS BRITONS ARE PLEASED. NAN8£N'S RECORD BROKEN. COUNTY AND STATE. Sclrlnanr'* Finn Attitude a Source of Satisfaction. North Than Norwegian Explorer. Duke of Abrnssl WeM Farth*# Items of 411 Sorts OondenMd for Hasty Oysters at Sharp's. All kinds of clams at Sharp's. Strictly fresh eggs at fcatperV Shell oysters at M*ssick's Market. "My Own" brand .coffee at Grsoe's. Telephone 58, old line, for Messiok. Telephone on both lines for Sharp's. Clams, 50o and 60c a 100 at Meesiok's. Oysters, 60o and $1 per 100, at Messick's Market, Sonth Main street. llBut not in convulsions outside of those llprodnced by sterling bargains. Here are a few that should produce a decided Vic«roy Chang Urges England to Institute Peace Plans. London, Sept. 7.— polite refusal to withdraw ttnto Peking is commented upon with keen satisfaction Jn London, and the hep* is expressed that Lorq r»aiisbtlry will show similar firmness. The British reply has not yet been formulated. Lord Salisbury desires to consult with his colleagues and has notified the foreign office of his intention to return to London from the continent early next week. Christiania, Sept. 7.—A telegram from Tromso, Norway, in reporting the return of'the Stella Polaro with the Duke of Abruzzl's arctic Expedition on board, says the Stella Polare reached a point in latitude 80 degrees 83 minutes north, thus penetrating farther north thah Dr. Nansen's record. Soranton baa three new sohool buildings ready for oocupanoy when the sohools open next week. Beadloc. THE KOVfiMEHft 10? EABL LL Three members of the Niohdls family, on Von Storob avenue, Soranton, are ill of typhoid fever. 11-4 Wool Blankets $1.50 pair. 10 4 White Got,ton Mixed 65o pair. 10 4 Colored Cotton Mixed 65c pair. 72 inch Linen Damask 50o. 54 inob Snitings, worth $1.25 for $1. 50 inch Cheviot Serges, woith $1 for 75a Connterpanea from $1 to $8 50. 40 Inch Camel's Hair Suitings 50o. C. and W. Novelties, all shades, 25c. You'll find the balance of value will be in your favor D every tim- New Goods for Fall and nter wear are arriving daii and among them some special ots, as follows: He thi blplomati Queuing M to Position—Germnni Land Troops * Bhaathal — Reported Slaughter of Bosara. The Stella Polare remained fast in the ice for 11 months. The pressure stove in her sides, making a hole a foot and a quarter in breadth. Her machinery wa9 The members of the expedition suffered many hardships and were obliged to edt their sledge dogs. A Norwegian engineer and two Italians, members of the expedition, perished. Rev. Jonathan Davis was Installed this week as pastor of the Forest City Congregational Church. Five Lost W Un at FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Oysters opened from tbe shell, 60s. and $1 a 100, ftt Sharp's Market. The rang* of today's prices for the active stocks of the New York stock markets are Sven below. The Quotations are furnished the izrrra by M. 8. Jordan is Oa, rooms 706 and 700. Means building, Soranton. Pa! Mew York Stock Market. Shanghai, Sept. 7.—Chang Chi Tung; the Wu chang viceroy, has telegraphed an urgeht appeal to the British consul, urging Great Britain to institute peace negotiations. He emphasises the magnitude of British trade interests and refers to. the activity of the secret societies and the decline of trade, citing these as vital reasons why England should take the lead instead of, as in 1804. allowing Russia to usurp her power and prestige. His filial ground of appeal is that Great Britain, the United States and Japan have shown anxiety to promote commerce and to befriend China, and he implores these powers to appoint plenipotentiaries authorised to open peace negotiatidns with Li Hung ChlTng. The city is full of conflicting rumors regarding the movements of Li Hung Chan£ It is asserted that Marquis Tseng and 30 officials remaining in Peking have appealed to Li Hung Chang to repair immediately to the capital to save the situation, since nobody is there to assume authority, Prince Ching being detained in the province of Shansi by illness. Thel-e is little doubt, however, that Germany's reply is the outcome of the discussion carried oh during the last few days between the European cabinets and that the compromise policy of maintaining the occupation of the capital, but withdrawing the greater part of the troops to Tien-tsin, will be fobnd to have met with general concurrence. Two Ontario and Western cars, loaded with ioe, were demolished In a wreok at Mayfield yesterday. Pao Ting Fu. Ioe cream, oonfectlonery. Wholesale and retail. Coggins, 90 S. Main, 62 N. Main Mbw York, Bept. 7, 1000. open- High LOW- Closing. est. est. ing. Am.|Btigar%...1S0H |120tt 119* 130* American Cotton Oil  American Tobacco... 94 M WW Amn. St. W MM 9*¥ 36* 86V* Atch, Sg 28* 28 28* Atch. PrefIL...v 70W 70tf 70* 70* Brooklyn Trao. 5s2 66 MM C5M B.AO TOW 72* 723 72* Oon. Tobacoo ...., Chee. A Ohio — 28* li* 2s* OftO. Western .... wSkm m u a d7Dh ill. 111. 110* noS D..L *  Fwlerml 8tool 34 X 34# Psdvrml Steal Pfd  MtoTKM. a T»«« H 81M O SIM 31M UinWllle a NHta.... 72 7«M 7M T»4 M.DhatUo^Klerated. SIM W «JH Met, Ttm...... 164 1MU 1M 1MH W&fcivr."& ;.|? rn $* NTorfolk *wiitern." tSt 3*H Norfolk & Western, p .... •••• Mor.Pao 61* 61* 60* 51* V& ,Sii :::;M .£» ££ .158 Keal'.Ug Common.... 16H ijji jfji JJ" i Realing let Pref'd... 66 WC M !o. «t7. la i-B -42 1S« fcf&fter: W S8 88 CT. 8. Leather Com.. 11 i» I1 11 U. B. Leather Pre* •••• ■••• Mrs Mary Tamar, • Syrian, was arrested in SCranton last night, ohftrged with belDg the mother of an Infant left to die in a cesspool. A fnll line of fruits and vegetsblee, ia in stock in good variety at Messick's Market No. 86 Sonth Main street cases fancy dark colored calicoes, regular value 7 cents a yard; any quantity you desire this week for 4 cents a yard. TO BE WELL DRESSED 1 lot of infants' Inn* cashmere cloaks, nicely trimmed, a very pretty garment; special prloa for the week 91 -00 each. SIXTEEN OTHERS' REPORTED KILLED The news of the assassination of King Humbert of Italy, uncle of the Duke of Inkerman people can leave goods at M. Cumminga's store for the Lackawanna laendry. Joseph A. Collier, agent. From Shanghai it is reported that Japan has notified the powers of her willingness to withdraw her troops provided an adequate guard is left for the legations and £n condition that China formally requests evacuation and opens genuine negotiations for peace. Altogether appearances are more hopeful, and it is likely that when Field ""Marshal Count von Waldersee arrives a fortnight hence at Taku he will find the jtllies agreed Upon some comtnon policy. DUKE OF ABRUZZI. William D. Davis, aged fifty years, of Plymouth, died on Thursday. He waa an exemplary olilzen. His wife and four children survive. OFT SUPERSEDES THB REST. IF YOU TRADE WITH US YOU'RE WEARING THE BEST. COO pieces valenclennes lacos. asserted widths and patterns, 19 yards to a piece: your choice this week for 28c a piece, worth double. For leading epeoialtlee In staple groceries, in all lines, prices low for oasb, go to Chesworth Bros.,' 42 North Main street. 1 lot of ladies' fancy wrappers, extra well made, skirt cut very fnll; a regular f l vain* for 59 cents each. 8 pieces extra heavy all linen table damask, unbleached colored borders; special price 91 cents a yard. The Boers Surprise a British Charier Miller, of Soranton, who is a private in tbe United States Army, wss wonnded in the-battle of Tien Tsln, and is now in a hospital at Yokohama, Japau. The Plttabnrg Dispatoh baa information to the effeot that Governor 8tone will appoint his law partner, W. P. Porter, of Allegheny county*_to be the successor of Justloe Green on theBupreme Court bench. The of freeb, pickled and smoked meats, home made bologna and puddings. Chickens dressed to order and Heinz's canned goods at Kaaper's. Cutler & Phinney. Ton may still be able to find your size among the balance of our ladies' t-birt waists, if so remember they are being closed out at less than - cost. * v * JARDINIERES. Scouting: Party, Kill Two and Wound Three. Theatrical people make the* Sinclair House of M. J. Hughes their while in the city. Reasonable prices are given them and hurry up for time business men of the city arC charged only twenty-five oents for meals. IJCHSffcMOUS. OfeOYfE* ' Washington, Sept. 7.—The Japanese legation hag been Informed by telegraph by the foreign office at Tokyo of the receipt of a dispatch from the Japanese consul at Amoy stating that the riots against native Christians in Chang-chow and Lung-chi have assumed serious proportions. The city gates in six adjoining districts have been completely closed, and Yung, taotai of the locality; having been disgraced on the ground of unpopularity, has been succeeded by Chen, taotai of Amoy, who will proceed to Chang-chow as soon as the present troubles at Amoy are settled. Illot Againvt Native Christians. It will soon bo time to remove some of the outdoor plants. The line of Jardinieres we are now showing can hardly be excolled anywhere for richness of color or design, they come in four sizes; special price this week 89c each. Special to the^jAzriTK. Tien T»ln, Sept. 7 — Sixteen Protestant missionaries, principally Americana, ata- The Mauoh Chunk Coal G Matte and Daily Times newspaper plfcnt has been sold by the O. B. Sigley eetate to Cieorge E. Gray, of Lehigh ton. The consideration is $5,000, which includes the subscription lists and acoonnts. Mr. Gray will likely take charge in a week or two. ",sV^nL*u,T|t «•!»• _y PEOPLE'SSTORE tloned at Feng Oboo Fa and Talkn, who. are mlsaing, are reported to have been1 murdered by the Boxers late ty Ju^y. The first battalion of German troops landed here yesterday from the steamer Rata via. The foreign consuls and detachments of French and Russian troops received them at)d escorted them to camp» the bahds playing German airs. SEALED PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the County Controller, Court House, Wllkesbarre, Pa., until Thursday, 13 o'clock noon, September 18th, 1000. for furnishing com{Dlete 436 .assessment books, containing 83,760 oaves, also 1,000 additional leaves, ruled, printed and bound like those iu use in the County Commissioners' office, to be delivered on or before October 16th, 1900. Sample can be seen and fall lnfocmation will be given at the office of the County Commissioners. Proposals must be accompanied by a bond for double the amount of blu, or by a certified cneck for one-half (li) amount of bid that pro poeal will be complied witb and that the work will lDe performed and dolivored according to specifications, and must be sealed and endor- Hed, "Proposals for Assessment Books," and directed to Joseph D. Lloyd,County Controller, Court House, Wllkesbarre, Pa. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. 15 South Main street, rittston. Always the t Drury's Cheapest. [ Old Stand Shanghai, S«p(. 7.—Details of the mas aaore of mtastonariea at Pao ting Fa, Id June last, have jaat Reached here. The deid inoludq Dr. and Mrs. C. Vat.R. | Hodge4 of Philadelphia, and Kev. frank E. Sim cox, wife and thrva ohlldren, of CHI City, Pa. Mrs. Stacox died a heroine. She waj cat down while standing, gnn la hand, firing at the Chinese murderer?, over her dead husband'a body. The three children were ran through with Chinese bayonets before her eyes. Troops have left Pekln Mr. Rockhlll'a Explanation. William Woodville Rockhili, United States special commissioner in China, when questioned regarding his denial of statements made by him and cabled to the United States from Shanghai last Sunday, said the state department had cabled him regarding the interview, and, as he considered the conversation personal, he had felt justified In replying that he had given no interview. The correspondent on the occasion in question visited Mr. Rockhili as a correspondent and for the purpose of inquiring whether, In Mr. Rockhill'a opinion, Russia would withdraw from Peking. As Mr. Rockhili did not request the correspondent to refrain from publishing his views as expressed during the conversation the correspondent thought he desired to have them made known. Beforf Alderman Frederick Faller, yesterday, E. B. Sturges swore to Information charging 0. W. McKlnney with corrupting city officials, and Colonel M. Bolts swore ont warrants against MieciConncilman T. 0. Melvln, of the Eighth ward, and Common Councilman James J. Grier, of the Third w®rd. They are charged with soliciting bribes and giving bribes to city officials.—Scranton Trlbnne. Telephone Gall 412. "Ok Rubber 28* J. Pacific 67* U. Pacific Pref 74* Wabash Pref 18* 67" 57* 57* 74* 74* 74V* 18* 18* 18* BRYAN AT WHEELING. Abruzzi, was communicated to the duke off Hammerfest. The Stella Polare therefore did not communicate with the shore there, but proceeded southward. Evans Bros. Western Union, Ends a Dity'n Campaigning: In West Third Ave. ■■»«!» 4«n mnviBio* null New York, Sept. 7,1900 Tltnt Oct. Dec- Msv, Wheeling. Sept. 7.—The tour of West Virginia which was begun on Tuesday by William J. Bryan, the Democratic presidential candidate, was concluded last night w.lth n speech at this place. The meeting here was held on the wharf. The stand from which Mr.' Bryan spoke was located on the water's edge, and hie auditors occupied the rising ground in front of him. How ninny thousand people Were there it would Ik? impossible to say, but there were quite as many as could hear his voice, which has lost none of its power of penetration. Not only the land, but the water as well, was covered with people. Many were out in small craft, and two large steamboats were well filled. Virginia's Capital, SOLD AfCAWLBY'S SHOE STORE. The Duke of Abruzzi is chiefly known on this side of the Atlantic by his successful ascent of Mount Elias, on the border of Alaska, in 1897, the summit of which he was the first to master. Prince Louis of Savoy-Aosta is the savant of his family. He is the third son of the late Prince Amadeo, duke of Aostn, brother of the late King Humbert, so that he is first cousin of the present King Victor Emmanuel III and was born at Madrid when his father was for a short time king of Spain. Opening—.  alfUeSt. ■ Lowest.  ROM 82* Wg g* HO* 8% JOSEPH D LLOYD. County Controller. SOAPS. Closing  Corn. Opening  Eucherf.. C QBT READY, Attest:— R. E. DONAUGHEY, n- "KAWANNA, "THE" AUNDRY. Marseilles, large cake.... 17 (or $100 White Mountain 6 for 35c "■ of  4om 4(M 40U 40W 40Wi 40* For the Hunting Beaton Which Opens Deputy Controller. County Controller's office. Wllkedbarre, Pa., Slumber 5,1000-87.8,10,11,12 American Star. 8 for 25c to 4?enge the murders. Lowest  fllndng  Make hunting a pleasure when the season opens for eqnlrrels by using onr ammunition. Oar stock of shells, shot and powder oannot be surpassed as to qnality Every banter should see that he has good shooting materials before going on his trip All of oar stook Is freeh, dry, and pnt up aubjtot to our order. No last year's good* on i an 1.. October 15, Schultz's .8 for 15c fao Ting Fa !• known In mlmlonary e c!m m an out-atatlon. It Is eltuate about 100 mil** eouihweat of Pekln Ri -- porta ure oome from there befere of idibncrti, bnt no detail* could be learned. It waa reported tbat Dr. Hodge and wife had eeoiped to Pekln and that they were eafe, bat today 'a dlapateh ahowa otherwise. Dr. Cortlandt VanBenaaelaer Hodge waa a aon of B«t. Dr. Hodge, eeoretary oftbePreaby terlan Board at Education In Philadelphia' and want to China within the laat year He waa aeoompanltd by hla wife, formerly Mia. Elate Campbell Sinclair. He waa born In Burlington N. J., In 1878, and abe In Cedar Raplde, Iowa. Dr. Hodge waa a graduate of Princeton Unlraralty and waa realdent phyalolan of the Pnabyterlan Ho»pltal in Philadelphia for aaTeral yeara before Bailing. They wara married after they had agreed to de Tote thjlr Uvea, to mlealonary work In China. They are ootulna of Bev. Dr. r. B. Hodge, of Wllkaabarre. Yarlita In Itaee Near Rochester. Rochester, Sept. 7.—Word has Iwen refoivcil from Toronto thnt the ynoht Mi- Awtn luis sailed from Canada ier Rochester for the international yachting contests for thiD Fisher cup. The Minota Inst week defeated the yacht Beaver at Toronto and thus became the challenger for the cup. The defender is .the yacht. Genesee. W A Polishing Cloth •' Something New! It won't make gold dollars or turn silver to gold; bat It Is a cloth prepared specially for keeping all Snow Boy... Jolly Tar... 8 lor 35c ....6 lor 25c It is reported that 2,000 Boxers have been killed and wounded in con8icts with the troops of General Yuan Shi Kai, military governor of Shangtung. JOS. OOLUER. AGENT. 23 N. MAIN ST. 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 *50 9 O'olock Washing Tea, 6 for 25c Bottles and Jars. BIG SWINDLING SCHEMt. Reports from Wu-chow indicate that serious disaffection exists at Lun-chow. Evidently Intended to Embrace a Mr. Bryan spoke for an hour and three-quarters, making this the longest speech he has delivered during the campaign.San Francisco, Sept. 7.—A novel swindling scheme, evidently planned to embrace the continent, has just been brought to light. Recently the head office of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express in this city has received from its agents in the interior numerous letters and telegrams asking for instructions relative to the disposition of certain packages of "valuable certificates" expressed from Greenville Junction, Me., on each of which there was a C. O. D. charge of Wide Territory. Three hundred robbers besieged the residence of n wealthy Chinaman at Taiping'fu. The prefect of Wu-chau, with 100 soldiers, went to his assistance and has been compelled to telegraph for 400 re-enforcements. Have yoa a hunting ooat, shell belt, leggins, boots or game bag? If not we can supply yon with any of the above articles at reasonable figures. TABLEWARE, SILVER, PLATE DW ARE, BICYCLES, GOLD, NICKEL, COPPER, GLASS, ETC., Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 7.—Westminster presbytery, comprising the Presbyterian churches in Lancaster and Ydrk counties, in semiannual session at Middle Octoraro church, has voted against the proposed revision of the confession of faith. The vote was 27 to 7. Vote to Hevlae the Creed, The Bryan party traveled from Deer Park by the way of Clarksburg and Parkerstourg, making three speeches of length and two or three other brief and informal talks at such places as St. Mary's and Slstervllle. The train on which Mr. Bryan came in arrived at 7:45 o'clock, and Mr. Bryan went to a hotel for supper before proceeding to the speaker's stand.. The day's run covered about 300 miles of rough mountain railroading. which was Itself no small undertaking for hot weather. Mr. Bryan, however, held up well. But Little Laundry P ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS. Do yon need a shot gnn or rifle? Come and look over the latest makes. Bright, cieap and free from corrosive, tarnish, dirt, etc. 1 qt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 85c 1 pt Root Beer Bottles, per doz 65c  1 pt Mason Fruit Jars, per doz 50c I qt Mason Fruit Jars, per doz 60c a qt Mason Fruit Jars, per dot 70c 1 pt Jelly Glasses, per doc....40c - Ji pt Jelly Glasses, per doz....(8c 1 3 pt Jelly Glasses, per doz... .ajc . Ftuit Jar Rubbers, Whiter j dotjoc- " Late Information Come* Through SCHUSSLKR & BeCUTOLD, 2t Old brick blook, North Main St. Don't think that because you do not have a largo bundle every week we do not want your work. Just let us know and wo will got your bundle, no matter how small. It will be properly laundered, too. ACME STEAM LAUNDRY, 83 South n»lii St. 46 Luzerne Ave. The Norirpglan Elections. Washington, Sept. 7.—The latest expression as to the attitude of the powers on the evacuation of Peking comes from the United States embassador at Paris, Geneml Horace Porter, who has advised the authorities here that the attitude of tbe French government is favorable to the position taken by Russia. Almost simultaneously with this dispatch from General Torter came another from the American charge d'affaires at Berlin, giving the attitude of Germany on Russia's proposal. This in substance states that Germany, while anxious to avoid friction between the powers, regards the conditions at Peking such as to require the continued presence of German forces there. Neither General Porter nor Mr. Jackson gives the text of the answer, bn* only the substance of the positions tatte'n by the two governments. Onr Minister at Parle. It will not injure tho most delicate surface, takes the place of all polishes, powders, pastes, liquids, and also of c hamois skins, and It costs ONLVIOIIKNTH. It dees not scratch: it works wonders. No difference if it gets soiled. It is absolutely clean, ulw iys ready, quick, no trouble, clean, economical. Christiania, Norway, Sept. 7.—Partial returns of the elections to the storthing show the Leftists have gained 12 and have lost 6 seats. The Leftists thus far have captured 57 seatb und the Rightists 16. In 41 disticts tbe elections have not yet been held. « $8. In each place tjiie chief of police or constable has received a letter, signed Douglass W. Hill, chief of police, Halifax, containing an order for the package and n statement that it had been sent to M. D. Byrnes, an absconder. For the capture of Byrnes, of whom a complete description was given," a reward of $250 was offered, and for the recovery of the express package an additional reward of $200 would be paid. In several cases the police oflicer paid the $N and secured the worthless package. The express agent had orders to send this to Frederick Brewster, attorney at law. New York. The scheme is -known to have been worked wit}) more or less success. LOW PARS TO BETHLUHEM. Via the Lehigh Val'ey Railroad on Ac- count of tbe State Fair Sej-t. 11-14. Knelose 10c or 91 for a dozen aud address The three days' tour la regarded by Mr. Bryan and the West Virginia Democrats who have been escorting him as ip every way successful from a political standpoint. He has made all told six set speeches and a number of briefer addresses and has had uniformly large audiences. At the Parkersburg meeting I ex-United States Senator J. N. Camden presided. He supported Palmer and Buckner four years ago and presided over the meeting held here for Bourke Cockran. Yesterday's meeting was held in the City park, and the audience was one of the largest and most attentive that Mr. Bryan has had on the present tour until he reached Wheeling. Fare from Pittaton for the ronnd trip, $8 88, Tickets on sale Sept. 11th, 12th, 13ch and 14th, limited for retnm passage to Sept. ISth, and will be honored on any regular train of dates named, except the THE POLISHING CO., WILKESBARRE, PA. Try a package ot Tomato Spice, the finest thing in the world to do up tomatoes with. Leara Osteopathy. Telephone or send iHiatal. Prorlona telegraphic report* annonnced the burning of Mr and lira. Slmoox'* house In Put Ting Fn, bat not nntll now did tiding* reach here of their fate. Stettin, Sept. 7.—Kaleer Wtlhelm, reply ng to an address of weloome here todayD Mild: "I am now oonTtnoed that anooeae will attend the effort* now making to establish orderly oondltlons In the far Eut. I do not feel any anxiety and am certain my plana will anooeed," The system is practically Dew and Is destined soon to outstrip medicine in the treatment of all hnman diseases. It is a scientific massage of the nerves and inusoles of the body so as to stimulate aod strengthen them and promote the healthy circulation of blood. Fonr valuable books telling all about it mailed free for the asking by the Atlantic School of Osteopathy, 117 Ross street, Wilkeebarre. Drs. Matthews & Hook, the proprietors, also conduct an Osteopathic Infirmary in the same building and will furnish a free typewritten opinion and diagnoeis of any case upon requeet. Write for it. inn mms Blsck Diamond Express. PANNEBECKER'S STUDIO LESTER SHOE HOUSE. All work finished i n from six to ten days'tegardless o f weather. 14 South Main Street, Evans Bros. SCARCE We Make a Specialtj Male I A Hummer! A Winner! A Won- der ! Nothing Like It Before. «« SOUTH MAIN &TRKBT. Since the arrival of the fall stock and plaoirg them in their different locations on the shelves we have been very busy selling them. The people know a good thing when they see it and that is th» reason why we are selling shoes. Oar only desire is to meet your wants in every case, often more than half wpy. Value is what we preach. Value is what you are ' looking for. Value is what yon get in onr new line of fall and winter shoes. Lester Shoe Store, 70 North Main street, Pittaton. £fc Children'* Photos. These two highly important communications bring the Chinese negotiations to a very advanced stage, though they are not yet concluded, as all of the answers are not yet in. The German and French answers, however, clearly indicate the alignment of the powers. It is generally accepted that Germany's attitude in favor of remaining at Peking will be concurred in by Italy and Austria, as these two countries act with Germany on political questions of a general nature. However, definite word has been received here which clearly foreshadows Austria's position in favor of remaining at Peking. BASEBALL SCORES. We can supply your wants at 300 for SI. OO. F)rury s Results of Yesterday's Games In the Different Leagaes. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Hhaogbet, Sept. 7 —The "Bleok lflege" •re on the warpath. Luge bodiee of iheae dreaded troope, under General Lloe, are puelng northward through the prorluoee of Hnnan end Hn Pel. Sept. 7.—The mayor of Trinidad. province of Santa Clara, has wired to the military government from Casilda for assistance, claiming that a cyclone Wednesday destroyed all the crops of the district and that the people are destitute. Efforts will be made to relieve the situation.  Cyclone In Cuba. SHANNON'S, At New York— R. h. e. St. Louis 5 0 3 0 0 2 1 0—11 10 3 New York 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0— 4 2 7 Batteries—Sudhoff and Robinson; Doheney and Bowerman. At Brooklyn— R. H. E. Pittsburg 0 4 1 1 0 0 S 0— 0 13 0 Brooklyn 00000200— 2 12 1 Batteries—KM son, Kennedy Farrell; Leever and Zimmer. \ / At Philadelphia— R. H. E. Chicago 2201 00000—5 8 7 Phil%!phia... 0 3 000521 •—20 25 1 Batteries—-Callahan, Dexter and Donohue; Bernhard and McFarland. At Boston— R. H. ■- Boston 0' I 2 0 0 0 2— 6 10 1 Cincinnati 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 8 4 Batteries—Lewis and Clarke; Scott and Pietz. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P C. W. L. P.C. Brooklyn .. flo 42 .60S Boston .... 53 56 . 486 Pittsburg .. 63 48 -r»6S St. Louis.. 50 58 .463 Phila'phia.. 56 62 . 50!) Cincinnati.. 50 60 . 460 Chicago ... 54 57 . 487 New York.. 45 63 .416 RITTSTi )N. RENN' A, 'Phone 2207 345 Washington St BRITISH SCOUTS SURPRISED. One Far* to Port W»yoe, lad , and Return ▼In the Lehigh Tnlley Bnllrond, Account meeting of the Union Veteran League September 12th. Tickets on sale September 10th and lltb, limited ior return passage to September 18th inclusive. For additional Information consult Lehigh Valley tloket agents. s28 5t r 3 PiJlsbury Flour - $5.00 Best Patent Flour .4.50 ! Best Family Flour . 4.25 Rye Flour . - - - 4.00 ,; "Square W estern Washers 3.25 Round Western Washers $3.00 Pillsburv oat-flakes * 10c " " *' 3 for 250 guaker oats . 2 for 25c Dose oat-flakes 8 lbs 25c Loose oat-meal 8 lbs 25c Qt. Root Beer bottles 85c Pt. Root Beer bottles 60c Fruit Jars, pints, a doz. 50c Fruit Jars,quarts,' 60c Fruit Jars, a Gal. " 70c Emboldened by their Boccbm, the Boers Threnten Johannesburg. London, Sept. 7.—The police of Buda pest, according to a dispatch from Vienna to The Daily Mail, have captured a gang of wholesale note forgers, including a political lawyer named Takata and Fruu Kovacz, a well known painter. Takata tried to shoot himself. m Nate forgers Nabbed, %%% *V* %%***%****** .  ST $ £ k*' .3 ✓ MAS ■ ■■ 5 Underwear. iS, t Wm. M. Fay gl * W 3 Trunks, J _ * Satchels, #D 5 20TH CENTURY $ « S \ Nwkw«r, mUL - - - - 3 Hose Garters, t HATTERf W=S * & HUI.Iht CuffH 4&L D % and Collars, £ | ana Gent's Furalsber. | ST «| S * Children's. C4& 5 $ Umbrallu, Ji ft .SIlIliT.'t S 5f Wblte, mti |£ I 11*»° 13 WATER ST. | J /*********XX*SS*K**3SSS*S«»*3H«MSSS'jS3Mk Mon»Jewolry » * • Cape Town, 8ept. 7.—A dispatch from Johanneeburgwys that ten Brittah scouts were surprised by Boers at Bate man's Two were killed and three wounded and two are missing. The Boers, emboldened lD7 their suocees, collected 700 men, and ere. now threatening Johanneeburg. A British reinforcing column will be sent to drive them away. P pedal to the GAeiTTB. SCR ANION BUSINESS COLLEQE. As to the position of Great Britain, there is an absolute lack of official information, though little doubt is entertained that since Germany has taken the initiative Great Britain will follow suit in favior of remaining at Peking. The position of Japan likewise is lacking in definiteness, although it is believed in the best posted quarters that if other nations remain at Peking Japan will deem it expedient to remain there also. Great Brltaln'a Position, A Hasdaom* Illnatrated Catalogue. The Scranton Business College has jat»t issued a handsome illustrated catalogue. This is very expensive bnt will be furnished free to those interested in busiDess eduoatlon. A Pointer. Let us give you a pointer on the aubjeot of conches. Rogers's Oouoh Factory, North Main street, old brlok mill block. I White River Juuction, Vt., Sept. 7.— The complete returns of the state election give for governor: 'Stiokuey (Rep.). 48,4(50; Senter (Dem.), 10,098; all others. 1,270. Stickne.v's plurality is 31,4(18 and lhe majority over all 30,11)2. Vermont's Complete Returns. Madam Devere, the great and gifted reader of past, preeent and future, can be consulted at the Valley House, at L. & B. Junction, from 2 till 10 p. m. dally. 6s2t The fall term will reopen Monday, 8ept. iOth, with an nnnaually large enrollment. Those satiafaotorily complying a oouiau may feel assured that they will secure good positions, the demand for graduates being slways greater than the supply, there be lng recently five requests in one day. Visitors always weloome. 28eod2w Cape Town, Sept. 7—Colonel Baden- Powell, the hero of Mafeking, arrived here this morning and was given a rousing It would seem from this that France is the only government to give concurrence to the Russian proposition, although the United States has expressed n purpose of following Russia's course unless the other powers brought about a modification of Russia's position. Thus far Russia has not expressed any purpose of modifying her original position. It was stated authoritatively yesterday that Russia has not ordered the departure of her minister or troops from Peking up to this time, so far as the United Stales government is advised. It is stated also that no new proposition has been presented, but that the question is practically the same as when first presented—namely, as to whether the troops will remain or be withdrawn from Peking. AMERICAN LEAGC*. At Indianapolis—Indianapolis. 5; Chicago, 3. Second Game—Indianapolis. 7; Chicago, 11. At Buffalo—Buffalo, 5; Milwaukee, 4. At Cleveland—Cleveland, 4; Minneapolis, 2. At Detroit—Detroit, 2; Kansas City, 1. Second Game—Detroit. 8; Kansas City, 3. weloome. Washington. Sept. 7. - The census bureau annouuees that the population of Mobile, Ala., is 38,4(50, as against 31,07(1 In 1890. This is an increase of 7,393, or 23.70 per cent.  Mobile's Population. THREE LIVES LOST. WYOMINO. Mra. Wm. Sutliff, of Monument street, la elck. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Rochester—Syracuse. 0; Rochester, 1. At Hartford—Hartford. 7; Providence, 1. 8ccond Game—Hartford, 0; Providence, 0. At Worcester—Worcester, 13; Springfield, 1. RagllBh Firemen Make a Fatal Mistake In M«d*etlng American Ladders. Special to the Oamttb. Miss Elizabeth Knapp la vlaitlng at Harvey'a Lake. An Hawaiian Postmistress, TUNKHANNOCK FAIR. Washington, Sept. 7.—The postoffice has announced the appointment of Anna H. Meineoke to be postmistress at Waiohinui Hawaii. Reduced Fares via the JLehtgh Valley London, 8ept. 7 —In afire in Tonbridge, a suburb, a father and three daughtera were burned to death. The town had juat purchased Amerloan fire laddera, but the firemen were skeptical ae to their nee. Tbey locked them up and loet the key. When they reached the scene of the fire thla morning, they realised their mlatake- Edgar Clark waa tendered a surprise party on Wedneaday evening by hla young frlenda. Runsla Wants Our Coal. Tickets will be oold September 19th, 20th and 21st, limited for return passage to September 22nd inclusive. For additions! Information oonsult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents. s7 4t Ballroad. Norfolk, Sept. 7.— Baron Fersen, Russian naval agent, -has been here to see Colonel William Lamb, agent for Castner, Curran & Bullitt, the Pocahontas coal people, and it is believed that n contract was made under which the Russiau navy will be supplied wijh, coal from this port. Reports that some foreign power was seeking to charter ships in Englaud to carry 1,000,000 tons of coal from this country across the sea have been current for some time. Wm. Drury. Miss Cora Qllfeather will leave ahortly for Weat Chester, where she will enter the Normal School. The progressive nations of the world are the great food consuming nations. Good food well digested gives strength. If yon oannot digest all yon eat, yon need Kodol Dyspepsia onre. It digests what yon eat. Yon need not diet yourself. It will sven digest all classes of food In a bottle. No other preparation will do this. It instantly relieves and qulokly onres all stomsoh troubles. T. J. Yates, druggist, Pittston; Stroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston. While at work in Eagen'a shop, Joseph Bainbridge accidentally sawed one of his fiogera to the bone.  Wyoming OamlDBrj. Wfff IESTABLISHED 18 YEARS IT Mj M. • I Formerly Bridgeport, Conn /M® H&MOS. Factories Pianos JOHN O'D. mm Murderer Eaotpea from Prtooa. Special to the Oaimti. The receipt of the from Berlin and Paris brought about numerous conferences between the president. Secretary Root and Acting Secretary of State Hill and also between Mr. Hill and Mr. Adee. It was gathered from these meetings that another note was being prepared by the United States, but the authorities did not feel disposed to give any inkling as to its nature, and it is quite probable that its final form will await the consideration of the cabinet today. The Seminary gives a thorongh preparation for the best colleges. It provides also an excellent course for graduates of the publlo schools who seek high sttainments, but do not expect to enter college. Very superior advantages toAludente in art, music snd eloct&ou, Xfctf *Dhool is one of the best tqnippefr fy* Solidary instruction in the Union. Year 3ept. IS. For catalogue address L. L Sprsgue, D. D , President, Kingston, Pa. Mies Lontae Haucock had an operation performed on her noae yesterday morning by Dra. Knapp, Bookman and Taj lor. Freehold, N. J., Sept. 7.—William Bullook, three tlmea tried and onoa sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Chief ot Polioe Waleb, escaped from jail laat night by digging a tunnel nnder hla cell. It la thought that he had ootslde help. PRICES. Take Any Blafc: •hake Into Torn# Shoes Washington, Sept. 7.—A deed has been recorded by which Mgr. James McMahon transfers to the Catholic university real estate in Washington valued at about $00,000. Father McMahon gave $500,000 to the university a few years ago to buiid a hall of philosophy. Another Gift From Father McMahon. If yon thought when bnylng a piano that yon would have to boy another in fife or aix years, yon wonld hesitate and probably not boy. We take any risk. We guarantee for ten years the pianos we handle. We take all the riak, even beyond ten yeara. Fitch & Williams, ▲Hen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It oures painful, smarting, swollen feet and ingrowing nails, and instantly takes the sting out of oorns and banlons. It's the greatest oomfort disoovery of the sge. ▲lien's Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today. 8old by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 36c In stamps. Trial package free. Address, ▲Hen 8 Olmsted, Le Boy, N. Y. 1043-1031 Capo OK ATcnaes Best Patent Flour - $4-5° Chop and Meal 52fght 100 Gorn and Gr. Corn S'iigM D oo Bran and Midds, i-oo | Oats, per bushel - - . 1 Fruit Jars, pints, doz .50 Fruit Jars, quarts, doz .60 Fruit Jars, 1-2 gal - .70 Scranton, Pa, Illinois Town Horning. The war department has received the following from General Chaffee, dated Peking, Aug. 28: Special to the Gassttb. Peoria, lib., 8ept 7.—The entire buatneea portion ol llaolto, twentj-two mllee from here, h homing. The town, haa » population of 1,200.  Earthquake Kill* Indiana, Pianos sold direct from fsctorj to user. Terms—Same ss usual retail stores Old or defective Instruments repaired or rebuilt at moderate cost. Address al! communications tor prices, catalogues, etc., to Factory,,,**,-,7;,, "The officers and soldiers of the China relief expedition send thanks to the president and secretary of war for message of rongratulatlon. Seattle, Wash., Sept. 7.—An earthquake at Lituya bay, according to information brought out by the steamer Ber» tha, did a vast amount of damage, fire Indians are known to have been killed. Lsave your orders for peaohes that are nloe for oannlng. White's Market, Luzerne avenue. Telephone connection. Peaches. 80 3t Music Dealers, Pittston, Pa. KELLER C£ VAN DYKE. Toang Woman Burned to Death. Hpeclal to the Qazsttb. Off Tour HlndC "Formal entry of the palace grounds oiaae toaay at a O'CIOCK, sanne or Zi guns being fired at the south and north gates. Troops of "all nations participated, the United States by a hattfclion 350 strong, composed of details from each organization present at taking of city. pron to Brown A Co hear the tone of these Planoa. It's off yonr mind whsn yon plaos your ordsr for pslntlng with ns. No watohlng us liks a hawk to see that yonr work la properly done, because onr motto la, "first olaaa work or no pay." T. 8. A W. 8. Barrltt, Painters and Paper Hangera. "Takt Heed Will Harely Speed." The Bravery of Woman Rheumatism Cared In *4 Hoars. Carlisle, Pa., Sept. T.—Edith Green, of Shlppinaburg, was bnrned to death yeaterday afternoon while atartlng a fire with oil Her sister and brother wars badly bnrned whils trying to resens her. Ths house waa destroyed. Be sure to heed the first symptoms of Indigestion, nervousness and Impure blood, and thus avoid chronic dyspepeia, nervous prostration and all the evils prodnoed by bad blood. Hood's 8arsspsrilla Ja yonr safeguard. It quickly sets the stomsch right, strengthens snd quiets the nerves, purifies, enriohes snd vitalises the blood and keepa up the health tone. Waa grandly shown by Mrs. John Dowllng, of Butler, Pa , In a three years' struggle with a malignant stomsoh trouble thst csused distressing attaoks of nausea and indigestion. All remedies failed to relieve her until shs tried Electric Bitters. After taking it two months she wrote: "I am now fully cured and can eat anything. It is trnly a grand tonio for the whole system ss I gslned in weight and feel much stroDgsr since using it." It slda digestion, curea dyapepsls, improves sppetite, glvee new life. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed, at W. O. Price, Pittston, snd Stroh's pharmacy, West Pittston. T. J. Black more, of Haller A Blackmore, Pittsburgh, Pa., saya: "A short time since 1 procured a bottle of Mystic Cure. It got me out of the house in 24 hours. I took to my bed with rheumatism nine months sgo and the Mystic Cnre is the only medicine that did me any good. I had five of the best physicians in the city, but I received very little relief from them. I know the Mystic Cure to be what it la represented and take pleasure in reoommend • ing it to other poor sufferers." 8olCTbiy J. H. Houck, druggist, No. 4 North Main St., Pittston. We have just put on tale a large assortment of New Dress Goods for fall, comprising -all the latest materials and weaves Zibaline, Orinite Cloth, Covert Cloth, Venetian Cloth, Cheviots and Broad Cloth. "Place (palace) vacant, with exception of about 800 servants. I (AC/) OO C ©z iSi 0 C/D£ z ttjr jjz u T I ui o 5 Q. 1 o No. 9 1 South Main Street "General Barry for Manila today. Danish cable, Shanghai to Taku, open for business, connect with our wire." Peach ee. Wall Paper. The Weatn«r. Leave yonr ordera for peaohea that are nice for oanning. White's market, Lnzerne avsnns. Tslephone connection. The war department also received the following cablegram from General Barry, no date: flpeolal to the Qazsttb. Waahlngton, Sept. 7,-P.rtly cloudy tonteht and oooler; Saturday, feir; freab northerly vlnda. A11 liver ills are oured by Hood's Pills. Twenty-five cents. Trimmings. The Health Problem "All qutrt Peking. Supplier promptly unloaded, forwarded when ilia positions determined. All mippllefl received; troope comfortable winter. All the new Aplica Trimmings in beautiful designs of velvet and taffeta silk. Now is the time to buy. All New Patterns. Ia muoh simpler than b aometimea anppoaed. Health dependa ohtefly upon perfect digestion and pure blood, and the I problem te solved very readily by Hood'a ISaraap.rllla You may keep well by tak- I !ii® ".Promptly for any atomaoh or blood Irtleorder. it, enree for eorofula, nit I diliiHiV dyepepela, rheumatism and l ani. «.»«mbe».4 by ;U» thou- Large sun spots, astronomers say, caused the extreme hest this snmmer, snd doctors declsre nesrly all the proetratlons were lnduoed by disorders of the stomsch Good health follows good digestion. Kodol Dyspepeia Cnre digest whst yon eat If joar have Indigestion or dyspepsis it will quickly relieve and permanently curs you All New Design*. Krauae'a Headache Capsules Are unlike anything prepared in America I They were first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's famous oourt physician, long betors antlpyrine waa discovered, and are almost marvelous, ao apeedlly do they on re the moat diatreaalng oaaea. Pries Me. Bold iyj, a, Sntk. "No communication Chinese official after Aug. 28. James H. Wilson, brigadier general of volunteers, goes Peking tonight. Rockhill Shanghai. Whsn we hsve good blood we sre healthy, strong, vlgorons snd fnll of Mfe sod energy. Hood's Sarsaparilla makes good blood. § -RHONm torn a, Free Hand Relief a Spec ialty Ceilings decorated at cost of paper. WALTER »P«Y. ITffUK' DeWltt's Little Early Rieers sre prompt, pslatable, pleassnt, powerful, purifying little pills For sale by T. J. Yates, d«u* - gltt, Pittston, Stroh's pbarmaoy WW Pittston. ANTRIM'S. "Telegraphic communication Peking Tien-tain bad. Extreme heat ended. All conditions satisfactory. Go Xagastlfl If* «*• tnl Mialli" ▲ootdentaUd health insurants written by Stan? 0, To*p*lasi *§«•* fee Hi Avtw; Did Kogltab K»4 Xw M Smrti