Pittston Gazette

              PfMou JiHk ■wmwwmwtwwwt % A Uvertlsers will most cttec-r- 3 J lively reach the 7,000 * X homes in Pittston and its im- "5 J mediate vicinity through the 3 5 columns of this newspaper. 5 a###**##*##*****#*#***#**? Compare the evening newspapers with the morningjournals for conclusive proof that the bulk of the news appears first in the former. FIFTY-FI Cm VP A D J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1860 b 1 r Hi A K 1 DAILY ESTABLISHED 1888 PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4. 1900. TW«Oo ANMONTH5PY I ONLY DAILY IN CANAL COMMISSION REPORTS 10 CONGRESS A NEW MOTIVE POWER. 'THE BOOii GASP ENVOYS ABE DILATORY FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION. We Mention '~S: store, and they are the beat valaea for tht Colonel Mills Says Cadet We. riif Killed and Thirteen Badly InC "Superheated Water on West Point, N. Y., Dec. 4.—Colonel Albert M. Mills, superintendent of the Military academy, has made the tollowing statement, which is the only authentic one coming from him that has yet been published recardiug the Booz hazing case: Fatally Hased. Postpone Meeting on Account of Luncheon Engagement. Chicago, Deo. 4.—Pour men and, one boy were instantly killed and 13 pel-sons injured by the explosion or a boiler in the power houHe of the Chicago and NoPthwestern road last evening. Several of the injured are hurt ro badly that they may die. Jared. Putnam Road. Children's outing flannel dres from 25 cents up. Ladies'satin waists, special pi S3-75- Boys' knee pants for school w« 10 cents a pair. Patent leather belts, wit}} tan giit braid at 25 cents GERMANS WILL STOP LOOTING. TO BEVOLUTIOHIZE RAILROADING. explanation of Scheme Which Ii Being Tried Under Greatest Secrecy. If Successful, It Will Cat In Two MThe many statements made in the press of the country alleging that Oscar L. Booz was atrociously hazed while he was a cadet at the Military academy to such an extent that he is now dying from its effects are untrue and ridiculous. Ex- Cadet Boos was admitted to the Military academy June 20, 1808, and resigned Oct. 31, 1898. He was ou sick report but once, July 30, when he was excused from the drills for that day on account of diarrhea. Had he been brutally beaten in a fight with another cadet or had his throat been injured in the manner claimed it would have been Impossible for him to have avoided the sick report. Disgraceful Condnot of Kaiser** Soldiers at Last Condemned by Officers. Bxafcerated Suggestions of French The power house was a two story structure which Btood of the passenger station and north of the tracks leading into it. On the first floor wns the boiler room, containing a battery of four boilers, aud the dynamo room, which held nine dynamos. Twelve men were employed around the building, and in addition to such of these as were present at the time a number of strangers were standing around watching the dynamos. Four of thoso killed were people not employed by the road, and all four bodies were taken to the morgue unidentified. {lie Nicaraguan Route NEW8 FROM CHINA. roar Companies of German* in Danger of Cost of Running Trnlns, Attnches-eJi Hnng Chang Hopeful. Annihilation. New York, Dec. 4.—Final tests are now being made on the New York and Putnam railroad of a new system of storing power. If it proves a success, it is said that it will revolutionise the locomotive building industry and solve the problem of producing a smokeless, noiseless and cheap motive power. Officials of the York Central ahd Hudson River railroad, the Pennsylvania railroad and representatives of Rochester street car lines will be present at a private test to be made today or tomorrow. Peking, Dec. 4.—A meeting of the ministers, the call for which was issued by Minister Conger, will be held today. It was at first intended to hold the meeting yesterday, but M. Pichon, the French representative, pleaded for a postponement on account of an important engagement. Yesterday M. Pichon entertained four friends at luncheon at the summer palace. It is understood Mere that several of the ministers have received instructions from their governments regarding the preliminary note to be presented to the Chinese. It is rumored that the instruc-i tions provide for demanding severe pun-' ishinent of the guilty officials and the payment of an indemnity. Domtt flannel skirt patterns,wC »5 cents, at 19 ce t«. Recommended. Tien Tetn, Dec. 8.—Deleyed—It la reported that the (oar oampacle* of Qer mane, who were reported yeeterdsf to be meneoed by Ohlneee weet of Pao Tang Fo, I oat twenty killed and many', wounded In an' engagement with 2,800 Boxen. The Qermana are In danger of annihilation. The French expedition which went to their relief ha« not yet been heard from. And It gives you thorough satisfaction wheu your friends are anxious to Inow "Who is vour tailor?" It makes us feel good. too. ttend them to us; we'll do as * ell by them as w© did by you. Ton Feel Great. Children's fancy silk caps from m cents up. Ladies' and children's black ca mere mitts from 10 cents. 54 inch half bleached table lim at 35 cents a yard. GERMAN SOLDIERS IN DANGER OEORQE F. BUSS, No 6 North Main St., Opposite Water Street, Pittston, Pa. TERMS CASH. It is not known what caused the explosion, ' as everything iu the boiler room seemed in excellent condition, according to the uninjured men who worked in the place. One of the boilers in the center of the row of four burst with a detouatinu that was plainly heard at points a mile distant. The end of the boiler nearest thoi tracks was the weak part of the structure, and it flew toward the depot tracks and landed fully 70 feet away from its starting point. The boiler itself, which weighed ten tons, lies 00 feet from the boiler house. "The reason given for his resignation was weak eyes. His record shows he was in the last section in mathematics, aiid the marks he received to the date of his resignation were deficient. 1 believe therein lies the real cause of Ui* resignation, and I think it most probable the stories of his alleged ill treatment arise from statements he has maile in endeavoring to explain to his friends his reasons for leaving the Academy. He made no complaint of ill treatment At the hands of other cadets. He was under orders to do so if such was accorded him. From inquiries made I am convinced this particular cadet was little Interfiled with or molested by older cadets during his entire stay at the Military academy." III. CUTLER. Ladies' fine flannel waists, extra special at $1.00. Pektn, Deo. 4 —The Kalgan expedition (German), whiohhaa. jnst returned here, burned three Chinese Tillages on Not. 80 th snd executed twenty-three alleged Boxers. The expedition returned nndsr oommand of Baron Yon Gajl, who saooeeded General Von Yorok. The latter died of as phyxlatlon. A passenger car of the New York and Putnam road has been fitted with the motors and other mechanical appliances necessary to operate the new system ami is kept in the building of an experimental plant at High Bridge, where the general public is npt permitted to see it. While the details of the invention are still being guarded from publicity its fundamental principle was briefly explained yesterday by its inventor. Steam still does the work. The revolution is in the method of producing and applying steam. Water by subjecting it to enormous pressure while beat is beihg applied is made to store a quantity of power in the form of heat, a quantity which would be impossible under normal conditions. Its capacity to store up heat is limited to the strength of its inclosing tubes, which are of .steel, able to withstand a great bursting pressure. SyruPoRGS Our fi.ro kid gloves give unusual . satisfaction. Kvery pair guarantred. Children s fine long eiderdown ; coats, trimmed with angora far, 75 cents each lost Twenty Killed and Man? Injured In a Fight With Boxers. Actof/eesantfy audflvmpt/y. (AT THE OLD STAND) 14 and 16 North Main Street A feature of the ministerial discussions that has not been mentioned heretofore has been the question of providing means to protect the legations in the future. This question is creating rivalry among the military attaches, who are prolific in plans. Some of them appear to be impressed with the idea that Peking will continue to be always hostile to foreigners and that therefore the legations should be turned iuto what would practically be a fortress in the center of an enemy's country. They apparently do not realize that the safety of the ministers here in the future will be the same as in any other country, depending upon the strength of the government to protect them. The attaches in laying out their plans for defense pay no attention to ex-1 pense. • Cleanses the System Gently an4 Effectually when bilious or costive. Children's trimmed felt hats, special price 75 cents. I Men's grey wool half hose ioc. •*It pays to buy at the Just as tfce explosion occurred the Ashland limited train was pulling out of the station. The greater part of the train had passed, and, though the cars were all heavily battered with falling brifk and debris, none of them was badly dnniaged, and the passengers withiu theiri escaped unhurt. Dublin, Deo. 4.—A great Irish National Convention la to session today in the Bonnd Room, Botnnda, called to make provision of the United Irish League and the Irish Parliamentary party. The convention la oompoaed of prelatee and clergymen of all denominations; all Irieb Nation allat members and ex-members of Parlla ment; all members of the dlreutory of the Irish League, and the chairman, treaanrer and aeoretary of all divisional executives of the League; three delegate* from eaoh braneh of the League, delegatee from county oounolls, county toronghs, towns, rural district counolls, urban district oounolls, town oommlaalonera. board* of guardians, land and labor aaaoolatlons, trade and labor councils, branches of the United Irish League In Great Britain, and all other Irish aaaoolatlons. "The utter | annihilation of all faotlona" la the Watchword of the convention. Irish National convention. Presents in the most a cccptablefbrm the laxative principles of plants An own to act most henenciol/y. A full line of Fall and Winter Goods, comprising Wool  Goods, French Flannels, Domet Flannels, Blankets and Quilts. Yarns—Germantown, Spanish, Shet laud, German Knitting Yam. Ladies', Children's and Gents' Underwear in fleeced lined and all wool. - New Goods opened daily. Washington, Deo. 4.—The House met at noon todsy. There was a comparatively small sttendanoe. Mo business of import i anoe besides the submission of Seoretary1 Gage's report And the report of the Isthmian commission, was transsoted, and at 1:30 the House adjourned till tomorrow noon. PEOPLE'SSTOR! Philadelphia, Dec. 4.—Oscar L. Booz, a former cadet at West Point Military academy, who had been lying at the point of death at his home in Bristol, Pa., suffering from injuries which his parents claim were the result of hazing at the academy over two years ago, died yesterday in great agony.- Cadet Boos Is Dead. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS The last two cars, a Pullman sleeper and a drawing room car, were not so fortunate, and the boiler head and the boiler itself caught them. The boiler strucKjIncur in the rear, while the lDoiler head plowed through the one immediately in front. Fortunately both Hew high and struck the cur* above tire windows, currying away portions of the roof and vestibule. But few of the passengers happened at the time to be iu the ends of the two cars hit by the flying metal, ami such of them as were hurt were struck by flying splinters or suffered from heiug thrown violently to the floor. BUY THE GENUINE — KANF'D. BY U South Jl»tn street, Plttstaa. \lways the I Drury's Cheapest , | Old Stand CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUPCO. The Senate convened, at noon, wttc prayer by the Ohaplaln. Several bills wen Introduced, and a reeolutlon was adopted oalllng on the Postmaster General to forward to the Senate all the lnforma tlon In bis possession regarding the funds of the postal service In Cuba. Hentlng plants at interval)* along the length of tlie railway do all the work of superheating the water, and the present locomotive, firebox and tender are to be things of the past. The superheated water is forced under grent pressure Into a tubular reservoir under the floor of the car. Its store of heat Is retnlneil by thick, Insulating jackets of magnesium, and. according to the inventor, the loss of heat by radiation Is almost imperceptible, eVen in winter. LOUISVILLE , KY for sstc by drugi SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. NEW YORK, N.Y. fists — price 50* per bottle. tar*Poop'e'8 'Phone. Exaggerated Rnggeatlona, New Fruits New Nuts ife Insurance Swindler* Sentenced. They say that China will have to meet the expenditures incurred and that foreigners will pay nothing. The suggestions from the French and Germans are the most exaggerated. It is noted, however, that some of the ministers agree with the attaches in their ideas concerning the defenses of the legations. Furthermore, a considerable part of the demand note treats of the future safety of the residences of the ministers. LOOAL AND OLIMATIO CATARRH nee. B COLD HEAD »C♦♦♦C Chicago, Dec. 4.—After five months of bitter legaiJDattle Dr. Michael N. Regent and Mrs. Delia Muhoney, convicted of conspiracy in connection with the successful efforts to swindle the Knights and Ladies of Security out of $20,000 life insurance, have been sentenced to indeterminate terms in the penitentiary by Judge Brcntano. Their accomplice, James O'Brien, was placed in the county jail in default of $2,000 fine. The Insurance money was secured upon fraudulent proofs of the death of Robert O'Grady, who is still liviug, tile corpse of a pauper being substituted for that of the proper risk. Dr. Regent and Mrs. Mahoney will be placed on trial today on unother similar charge. Besides the penitentiary sentences fines of $1,000 and $500 respectively were imposed. R.BXutler. Nothing but a remedy or chanf climate will core CATARRI Washington, Deo. 4.—The preliminary report of the Iathmlan Canal Commission was sent to Congress today by the Preeldent. It unanimously reoommends the adoption of the Nloaraguan route. Hotv Steam la Made. Turkish Cruiser Finn* Heady. Philadelphia, Dec. 4. — Charles II. Cramp, head of the .Cramp Ship and Engine Building company, said yesterday he had no reason to doubt the authenticity of the cable message from Constant! nople which announced that Hassan Pa cha, Ottoman minister of marine, ami General Williams, representing tin Cramp Shipbuilding compauy of Pliila delphia, have signed a contract for the construction of a cruiser. "This award, if it has been made," said Mr. Cramp, "menna nothing more than the single order. The vessel we build is to be a fast protected cruiser of about 3,000 tons, corresponding in class to the Raleigh and the Cincinnati. The plans include the furnishing of the ten 4.7 inch guns. The cruiser, finished and armed, is to be delivered in 18 months." By an ingenious device the water is released drop by drop into a high pressure cylinder, where, through its own store of heat and having room to expand, it bursts into steam. The working power of the motor is limited only by the exhaustion of its supply of superheated water. This it is planned to renew at the plants along the road. Long distances, it is claimed, cam be traversed without recharging. A The Specific Ely's Cream B ft iaqulckly aba Oh earolief at It opens and clean. the Naaal Passages.  Vllavs Inflammation. ieaiB and Protects tne Membrane. Restores be Senses of Taste and Smell. No Mercury. No ' Injurious drug. Regular size, W' jents; faintly size, $1; at Druggists or by mall; SLY* BROTHERS. M Warren 8t., New York for  Industrial Convention in New Orleaas* It Is stated that Wu Ting Fang* has in formed Li Hung -Chang that the Washington government would not insist upon extreme punishment for the princes and high dignitaries who aided the Boxers. Christina Cake.... New Orleans, La, Deo. 4.—The great Southern Industrial Convention began here today, And will oontAue until the 8th Inst The gathering la one of the largeet that New Orleane hae ever had, and It la expected to hftTe a very Important bearing tapon the welfare of the Sonth. Repieoentatlvee from nearly ell the commercial bodies In the country are here, with dele gatlpna from New York, Pittabnrg, Pnlladelpnla, Chicago, 8fc. Lonls, Buffalo, Little Book, Memphis, Birmingham, Mobile, Houston, Galveston, Charleston and other oltlcs. The ezerolsee. Include dlsousslons of nearly all Industrial subjects and take s wide range. .  Wbite MmrUfReservation. Bee, 4 —Anxiety Is felt here for the safety of the steamer Fort Salisbury, from Ospe Town, whloh was due uere Deo. 1. Among the passengers is Prince Alexander of Teck. BrltUh Steamer Overdue. . 114Ct. fil jgB »W nmnr "— The Germans have at last promised to adopt the severest measures to stop theii soldiers from looting. The German officers state that when they came to China they intended to prevent looting, but as they found everybody engaged in gathering the spoilr, of war they coulfl not prevent it and show good faith. Now, however, they have shot one soldier at Tien tsin for looting and say1 they propose to shoot others here. It is suggested in Peking that they might begin their shooting not among the private soldiers, but high er up. D  Nearly the full power of the steam is? utilized, It Is said, by means of compound engines. The exhaust of the high pressure cylinder is admitted to a low pressure engine on the same truck—a feature novel in this motor. Oar orange and lemon peel and cit' ron is the finest to be bad, and just as cheap as you pay for poor. financial and commercial Chicago, Dec. 4.—Eggs scored another advance of 1 cent a dozen yesterday oaring to a scarcity in market. Stocks of the cold storage eggs are now only 150,- 000 cases. At the present rate of consumption this is less than two months' supply. Dealers in South Water street are disturbed over the situation because the visible supply is concentrated in the hands of large packing interests, which, it Is asserted, are in n position to dictate prices. Fresh eggs were quofed at 25 cents a dozen, and cold storage stock was firmly held at 26 cents. The Chicago Egg Corner. ,r® superior ■ Cubebs or Injectionsr id/wnvS CURE IN 48 H0tft8\™Jl7 the ame diseaws with. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, room 3», Miners' Bank Bullying It is maintained that when need in this form the stored power will propel a train at a high rate of speed. In tests made between High Bridge and Dunwoodie a rat«D of 45 miles an hour has been ob- ■rmon Peel i lbs (or 26c Orange Feel a lbs for 26c Citron Peel i lbs for 26c Warrants, cleaned, in i lb bor.es 10c urrants, cleaned, loose per lb 15c Raisins, 3 crown, loose per lb.. 10c Raisins, seeded, 1 lb package.. 11c Raisinc, sultana, cleaned, 1 ib pk 16c English Walnuts a lbs for 26c vlmonds per lb 2Ac New York, Dec. 4, 1900. Open. Cloe m | ::S K .43* 48A. Amer. Steel and Wire. Atchison.... ..... Atchison pref  Brooklyn Traction... Chea 6c Ohio  Federal ttteel  Federal Steel pref. Man. El  Mo. Pa  Peo. Gas  Col. Iron 8s Pnel ... Ho. Pacific  Nor. Pac  Nor. Pac. pref  0 A W  Perni  .Beading  Beading pref  Tenn. C. & I  Leather  Kubber  Union. Pacific  Union Pacific pref. Wabash pref.. Western Union, Supplies For Guam, SOLO A t CAWLBY'8 5HOB STORE If the testfcjjrove satisfactory the Pennsylvania rail rand may adopt the superheated water syHpm on the Long Island rtfllroad, while tho suburban systems of the New York Central, the New York. New Haven and Hartford, the New York and Putnam and tjbe .Tempy Central, the Lackawanna and other roads may also adopt It. The saving over steam is said to be about one-lmlf, for while it is estimated that the average yearly cost for operating a car by the old system ts 4 cents a mile by means of superheated water, it Is asserted, the cost is not more than 2 cents a mile, tainad, Berlin, Dec. 4.—A special dispatch from China to the Cologne Volks Zeituug reports a fearful mission slaughter in the province of Shansi. The first victims, the dispatch says, were a Catholic bishop and his coadjutor and four Unropenn priests, Franciscans, Italians and French. The governor invited them to his house, ftratenriing to give them better protee tion, but when they arrived their hands were tied. Then the governor himself poniarded them all. Then the governor went to the bishop's residence with a number of soldiers and seized six Marseilles sisters. He prqmised them money and distinguished husbands if they renounced Christianity, which tjicy unanimously rejected. Thereupon the governor poniarded them and also a number of Chinese priests, HO Chinese sisters and 200 orphans from 3 to 10 years of age. Chinese Atrocities, Washington, Dec. 4.—The navy department lias made arrangements to send a supply of lumber, nails, etc., to Guum on the brig Spreckels, which will leave San Francisco on the 5th or Otli inst. with naval stores for Manila. The buildim' material sent to Guam is for the purpose of repairing the extensive damages done to that island by the typhoon which destroyed the cruiser Yosemite in the harbor of San Luis de Apra on the 15th ult Further supplies will be forwarded by the army transport scheduled to ltDave San Francisco for Manila on the 15th inst. 79M 76H 108H «o . ==S p liEfJr eSS 68* 18 St. P«ol, Minn., Dfo. 4 —The aRtionltoral landa In the font oeded townablpe of $h» White Berth reeemtlon were opened lot entry today. Entrlee are made under the Hojneatead not, bnt the prorlalona of what la known ae the free homee bill do L*0» apply, laumnoh as thry were opened to aabwqnently to the paaaage of the **" *°mC" b,llD whloh *P" pllee only to D■ »■* opened to eettlenu. . J date of the bill. The r4"*. 01 "T Teoerratton were sold at Qaf e 37th of November under the tern. * 0 e FULL PACKA6E FREE. Washington, Dec. 4.—Frederick A. Rice, a messenger in the weather bureau, living at 23 Decatur street, Northeast, believes he Is the half brother of William M. Rice, the Texas millionaire who died recently in New York city. According to tb.e vo called second will of MiHionaife Rice, Frederick A. Rice is bequeathed $50,000. Mr. Rice aays lie was born in Buffalo 62 years ago. His father had been previously married, having several children by bis first wife, one of whom was named William M. Rice. Another Rice Claimant. When In need of shoes, rubbei robber boots and felt boots, come as We have the stock to pick fro it the lowest prices Come to Dnce and you will come again. 19K m* a 29 71H 81V* 919ft At Frank Gordon's Drug Store, No. 3, South Main Street, Opposite the Miners' Savings Bank, Pittaton, Pa., from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Wednesday, Dectmbi 5. See particulars below. . Each car is to be managed by one man. If it is designed to use the power for long runs, as from New York to Buffalo, a locomotive can be used as a storage t ar, in which are contained sufficient cylinders to carry the train that distance without recharging. and the use of cylinders on each car will tbw? be made unnecessary. Low Death Rate In Havana. Evans Bros. CHRISTIANITY IN CHTNA.""- Havana. Doc. 4.—Major Gorgas, chief sanitary officer of Havana, in his report for November shows that 444 deaths occurred in the city from all causes, this being the lowest number for the some month during the last tert years. The deaths due to yellow fever were 54» or 20 below the figures for October. Thirtyseven yellow fever patients are now under treatment, four of whom are Americans.AdrnnofN of the Emperoi fo Ad«fl II (he National Religion. «0 mOUTH MAIM STRMMT. Nelson aet of 1880. The Rev. T. -T. N. Gatrell, in chargs San Francisco, Dec. 4.—The price of California wines has advanced 4 cents a gallon. Aside from the short supply, the principal reason for this Increase is stated to be the fact that the California Wine association and certain dealers have reached an amicable business understanding. The yield of wine this year Js about p„000,000 gallons less than last year, and grapes for wiRemaking purposes have been as high as from $18 to 922 a ton. California Wines Dearer. Killed by a Trala. Armstrong's To Drala Zayder /em. 4lty» American Bible society depot°' " • Peking, asserts Ithat tha Cljlr itory ai „• auripfif the reform peityt nese emperoi with In 1898 went so i„. „f qdopt. lila advisers the ileslrii. --loual ruing" Christianity as the uu. retllglon. writes the Washington Co. spoudent ot the Chicago Itecord. Be spent much time daily in the »tudy of the Bible and frequently retired to ft quiet place to pray to the true God. When thus engaged, the eunuchs had strict orders not to disturb him, and no one, uot even the grand secretaries, was allowed to approach that part of the palace. The eiuperor told some of the reformers that he was convinced of the truth of Christianity. When one of them asked him what he considered the beiit religion, he replied that there was only one religion—meaning Christianity—and If there was any other he would like to have It explained to lilm. Child Eaten by • Paiathev, Ogdensburg, N. Y., Dec. 4.—William Bundle was killed at the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain railroad station at Lisbon Center. Ilis daughter had spent Thanksgiving at home, and her father drove here to the station to take the train for Potsdam. As the train started his daughter stood at the car window waving Mr. Ruudle an affectionate adieu when the horse turned suddenly, upsetting the cutter aj)d throwing Mr. Handle out. He landed'on his .head and was dead when pick up. He was one of the influential farmers of St. Lawrence county. "  The Hague, Dm 4 —The States General la considering • bill Introduced by th. Cabinet for the draining of Zayder Zee. This oonntry has done so mnch In dyking that It Is not stamered by this latest hugt proposition to make the dry land appear bcu tinder the Zayder Zee. The engineer, figure a great gain to Holland in values when the frugal Dutchmen get a chance to ran their ploughshares through the r'oto soli now oovered by the waves, without counting the possible finds of rich treas- JWinneapolis, Dec. 4.—A Cartwrlght (Wis.) to The Times says that an 8-year-old daughter of C. F. Riley, a farmer living about 1U milss from there |n the Madbrook settlement, was carrlei) away by a huge panther and deroured. The girl was walking in the road near Kentucky's Officers In Constantinople Best Flour If Meal and Chop, per 100.... 1.1 -orn and Cr. Corn, per 100.. l.( *Cran and Browa Midds., 100. l.( Oats, per bushel J Hay, per 100 .1 1 lbs. Fancy Evap. Apricots. 1 cans Fancy Yellow Peaches Constantinople, Dee. 4 — Captain Colby M. Chester and live officers of the United States battleship Kentucky, now ot Smyrna, arrived in Constantinople (Testerday morning. In the eveuiug a dinner was given in their honor by the United States eliarge d'affaires, Mr. Lloyd Griscom, at which the British and German embassadors were present. ■ farm, when the beast sprang from ||,» un,,"1' taking the girl in hi# tne «oou. "Mad he? info a swamp, huge jaws, ca.. "*■ bewhere she wet a most . " V* wimainH Ing torn limb from limb, im,- ® were gathered up and buried. The com" muuity has organized a panther hunt, and I jRs-JPqiyee Ckfef Dead. piainfield, N. J., Dec. 4.—George Yf. Grant, forwer chief of police of this city, from tujuritfE received on Saturday night by t*/0™ «■ bicycle. Grant sustained a - of the skull three inches long above tne w. c. Tf u, Convention, Christjanja, JDee. 4. -The recent appearance of a baud of Russian saw tilers, supposed to be military spies, has Occasioned lively comment in the Norwegian prest*. which has warned the people not to furnish them with ahy information. Simi* lar bands of Itu*»iuti saw filers have provoked similar uneasiness in Sw«den. Snopeoted of Delnp Ku*«l»n Spies. (this year).  ■ lb Mocha and Java Coffee. ( bottle Beef, Iron and Wine. the farmers will not lay OBide their guns until the brutes shall be exterminated. Since they sturted out a panther measur- Washington, Dec. 4—The national COQVCQtioa of the Woman's Christian Temp?IfflliC,0 jjnion \tas called to order at the Lafayette theater. President Mrs* Lillian M. N. Stevens delivered her annual address. Nearly 500 delegates were assembled, representing every state and territory tn tbp Union. Delegates of live colored state unions qIsq yrere present. The roll call showed 30 superintendents, 12 evangelists and 8 lecturers also in their places. The delegation is Urger than in the ten years preceding. Miulster Qoei to the Penitentiary. iug ten feet from tip to tip lias been shot, und two other large ones have been seen. eqr. Grant was chief of police for some year«, but lost that position through poli- J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO„ Franklin, Pa, Dec. 4.—0. 8. Porter- II eld, Baptise minister at Breedtown, who was last week convicted oi rape on a flf teen year-old member of his congregation was this morning eentenoed to a year and nine months In the penitentiary at Allegheny. when sentenced, the prisoner broke down and had to be supported back to jail. tics. At the time of his death he was doorman at police headquarters. He was 05 years old. Wale* Iaspecta Canadian*. London, Deo. 4.—The returning members of the Royal Canadian regiment und South Main Street. 900DS Omt-IVKREDMOMP' Lndwlc Jacobovrslcl Dead. Berlin, Dec. 4.—Ludwig Jacobowski, the poet and novelist, has died from typhoid fever. Ludwig .Tacobowtki belonged to the so called "new German" school and, only 32 years old, was the author of a series of novels as well as plays and poems showing a high order of gifts. the composite regiment of the Household* cavaFry were inspected by the Priuce of Wales at the Albany street JOHN O'D. MANCM Dr. Ciatrell says that the emperor ordered 150 volumes from the Bible society at Peking for his own use nnd for distribution among his advisers, so that they might have the opportunity to study the doctrines of Christianity. Of these 81) were publications of the Society For the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese. Others were publications of the different missionary boards, among tliem four sermons by Mr. Moody and an Illustrated life of Christ, which the emperor afterward ordered to be rebound In new covers with very expensive brocades. Two or. three of the books lie ordered treated of the differences between the Protestant and Roman Catholic religions. burrueks. The Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke of Cambridge, Field Marshal Wolseley, rjporoverSti years* Dr. RICHTER'S World-'R«no\A7h«d PRICES. Reported Newspaper Combine. General Sir Kvelyn Wood, the adjutant general to the forces, and the secretary St. Paul, Dec. 4.—No appointment succeed the late United States Senator CuBhman K. Davis has yet been made, and there is even no decision yet by Governor Liud to make an appointment. Believing that the offer might meet with an affirmative response, the position wqs offered to Associate Justice Collins of the supreme court, but as that official has another year of his present term to serve and has just been elpctfd to another fix year term he declined, with thaplfs. Collins Declines Appointment. "Anchor" Pain Expsller Dublin, Deo. 4 —The Irish Times Esyr that a huge newspaper trust 1s forming Id London whioh will control several large weeklies as well as morning and evening dallies ln'the metropolis. The trust ic alleged to have a capital of i'5,000,000 and expeots to begin operations at the beginning of the new year. of war, Mr. William St. John Broderick, were nmcyig those preseut nnd participated in the inspection. The Canadian officers were introduced to the Prince of Wales who, in a brief speech, heartily welcomed tliem to England. brief news Notes. Best Patent Flour - £4. Chop and Meal *•C Bran and Midds, 58i» i»C Oats, per bushel • 1 .3; Long HaD per 100 * Cut Hay per 100 - - Potatoes per bushel 5 bu or moie, Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb The Manchester Guardian says it undestands Queen Victoria has decided to confer a dukedom- on Lord Roberts and that parliament will be aBked to vote him £100,000. Throbbing, palpitating heart. p'wation alow, Pleepleas night*. Pood heavy, Bndden ftartioge, Easily excited, nervous, •* Morniuic lau«uor. i Strength falls, Brain fur, Trotnbhng handn and limb". Inability to work or think. Loss of fleah. Exhaustion on exertion, Loss of mnacnlar powei, Flagging appetite, IrrlUhtet despondent. *• hM vranp t» be JtXj&miLtJf Indianapolis, Dec. 4.—Jauies Lynch, president of the International Typographical union, has suspended the charters of the following local unions: Ouray, Colo.: Girard, Kan.; Syracuse (N. Y.) Mailers' union ond Newcastle (Pa.) Newspaper Writers' union. He has issued charters to the following unions: Shamokin, Pa.; Stanford, Out.; Bowling Green, O.; Hanover, pa.; Beaumont, Tex.; Sunbury, Pa., and Minneapolis Mailers' union. - Lynch Snapenda Chartera. The New York court of appeals has set the week of Jau. 14 as the time for the execution by electricity of William Neufeld, who murdered Annie Kronman at 206 West Thirty-fifth street, New York pity. Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c. Rheumatic Complaints. Only 280. *nd 50o. »t *11 druggist* or through The RiY.it success ft# Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pil'a In removing above symptoms, makes this preparation much desired. In order to demo; strato to Plitaton people that this medicine ianotof the ordinary sort, a full package will be given free to any sufferer from above symptoms by t ailing at addresn given, on date named. Remember it ft for people who need them now they are free to—not to keep }p tfee bouse in case they might be needed. Oape Town, Deo 4.—The Italians who are alleged to have plotted to aaaaaelnat* Lord Roberts will be deported, as the evidence against them Is not aoffiolent to warrant a trial. The reports that bombihad been found in connection with the plot are without foundation. Italian Plotters to be Deported.^ The population of Russia was estimated at about 75,000,000 in 1861, the year Wakefield, Mass., Dee. 4.—A uumber of sharp pistol shots in quick succession last night Bent the wife of John Growell of this town flying from her house to the barn, where she was horror stricken to find her husband writhing on the floor arid moaning, "He has gone and my pocket book with him." Fifteen minutes after ! Mr. Crowell died from the effects of two I bullet wounds over the heart. of the emancipation of the serfs. It is now calculated to be over 136,000,000, according to a statement just published by the ministry of finance. %J New Departure I f • 6C Dr. Gatrell docs not know who made up the Mat of books'wanted by the emperor, but from certain signs he assumes that It comprised selections from the catalogues of several different missionary societies. At several of the missionary stations the attendants remember that eiinnehs from the imperial palace called for such catalogues. Other books which the em- F. At- Richter ft Go. 218 Pearl Street, saclc, • • • Mo. Qf South Main Street Syracuse, Dec. 4.—Fire last night did a total durnage of $15,000 to a four story brick block in South (jlipton street occupied by two printing firms, a wholesale furnisher, a musical instrument manufacturer and a manufacturer of wooden dishes. Fire In Syraonae. General W. L. White of Grand Ranidfl, ex-quartermaster general of the Michigan national guard, pleaded guilty to the charge of complicity in the state military . clothing frauds and was sen tenced to ten years in prison. New Yerk. Southampton, Deo. 4.-—llr. Stowe, American Consul General at Cape Town, arrived b®*® thto morning and will prooeed at onoe to United 8tates. Consul Stowe Coming Home. RALSTON HEALTH SHOES FOR MEN ""WOMEN MONEY Bfp permanent Dewey Arch. New York, Deo. 4.—By a vote of 10 to 8 the executive committee of the citizens' committee for perpetuating the naval arch.yor Dewey arch, as it was originally called, decided to disband and to return to the subscribers the money collected for the project. The abandonment of the plan Is due to the lack of interest displayed by the public. The British court of appeals has rendered a decision upholding that of a divisional couri in the suit of the attorney general versus the Jewish Colonisation association claiming estate and succe6- lion duty upon the death of Baron Hirsch de Gereuth. The crown by this decision gets upward of £1,250,000. In addition to the Merchant Tailoring Department, I have placed in my store an entirely new stock and an up-to-date line of — '1 ■ .= Duke of aMneheeUr a Bankrupt. the life of J*eter the Great, the history of Japan and an account of the recovery of France from the Franco-German war.. peror read with great Interest wer Two Transports Reach Manila. Washington, Dec. 4.—General MacArthur reports the arrival of the transport Conemaugh at Manila on Nov. 27 and of the Copack on Dec. 1. The Grant left Manila on Dec. 1. I have money for mortesgos in any amo Mortgages may stand for a term of year* only ths interest be paid, or will fire the I liege to make payments on mortgage mo ly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, the interest will cease immediately oa edollar of principal tbns rrpald. This ia building association money. I handle « private funds and trust funds. London, Dm. 4.—The Lord Ch.noellor announces that ha la in reoelpt of a oertlfioata ol bankruptcy from the Duke of Manoheeter, who lately married Hlaa Zimmerman, Of Cincinnati. HADE OP PUNCH EUIEL BOX CILF Marine Torches on the Thame., Some Foolish People 1 3 Ready-Made Clothing.... ■Westminster bridge was crowded the other evening with people gazing at the strange Bight of bare lights popping under the waters of the Thames and coining up agalu apparently without being extinguished, says the London correspondent of. the New York Sun. The display was the first practical public demonstration of Its products before the admiralty and the board of trade I by the Marine Torch Company of the united States. Representatives of the Armstrong* nnd agents of the French. German and ItallflP governments witnessed the display. The tojybes burned brilliantly for an hour. AU ttlo«« jvb? witnessed the exhibition.dectapd that It was Very eueegaBtnl. llr. R. Gray, who Uvea near Amenia, Dncheae conpty, N. Y., aaya: "Chamberlain's Oongh Remedy la the beet medlolne I have ever need. It la a fine ohlldren'e remedy for cronp and never fella." Whan given aa soon aa the child beoomee boarae, or even after the cronpy cough hie developed, It will prevent the attack. Thl, staonld be borne In mind and a bottle of Coogh Remedy kept at hand ready tor ln,tant nee aa eoon ea theae aymptoma appear. For aale by Fairer, Peck A Roberta, apothecaries; Plttaton, one door above Eagle Hotel, and Weat Plttaton, Wyoming ana Luzerne Aves. How to Our. Ovovp. Aekam, Pa, No*. 28, lttOO.-Mlnnle Btoe, who la the daughter of a phyalolan of thli place, states that aha had bean taking Hood'a Saraaparilla and that It la tha beat blood purifying medlotna that baa ever been prescribed for her, We know of many other* who have been beoeflUd by Ita oae. The people have oonfidenoe It lta merit and It haa accomplished many remarkable onrea In all part* of the oonatry. A rknlilaa'a Dnibut. Allow'* oongh to rnn nnlll It get* beyond the reaoh of madlolne. They often say, "Oh, It will wear away," bnt In moat laae. It will wear them away. Conld they be Indnoed to try the ancoeaafnl medicine called Kemp's Balaam, whloh la aold on a poettlve guarantee to onre, they would Immediately aee the exoellent effect after Uklng the Brat dose. Price 26c and 50o Trial aire free. At all drngglata. VICI RID RUSSIt CUP 'Llvedls, Deo. 4.—The bulletin Isfned by • the CarV physicians today aaya he la able ' to alt up in an Invalid's ohalr at lntervala. i Bit condition ta constantly Improving. .The C»r llttiol Up. D. E. BAXTER. 3rd Floor, Bennelt 8«IWI»f)W»ttc*ta'-ri THE BEST SHOES MADE Such as Overcoats, Men's Suits, Youth's Suits and Children's Suits. I have been very careful in purchasing tbis stock, and it would be to the advantage of any one in need of clothing to call, as the style and make is the latest. Taooma, Waah , Dao. 4.—According to offioers of the transport Klntnck, which | baa arrived here from llanila, none of the twenty-fir. volunteer reglmentanowinthe FhlHpplnee will re-enliat. » Philippine ▼olnnto.r. Will Not Be-.nliJ? Ktnee'i Hsaoaabe Capsalea DeWltt'a Little Parly Bleera are dainty little pille, bat tbey never fall to oleanae the liver, remove obstructions and Invigorate the ayatem. T. J. Yatea, Pltteton, Btrok'a Pharmaoy, Weat Plttaton. Our new stock of - Wall Paper For the fall trade. We are selling All graces at a | Great Reduction. | Paper from 7c roll aft WALTER SPRY. SOBMSS An nnllke anything prepared In Amerloa. They were flrat prescribed by Dr. Kraoae, Germany's famona oonrt physician, long before antlpyrlne was dlaoovarad, and are almoat marvalona, ao apeedlly do they onre the moat dlatreaalng oaaaa. Price Sfio. Sold by J. H. Honok. pbi™ $4.00 Eclipse Shoe Parlor, THE WEATHER. Ia one yon nan take witbont interruption to bualotaa Qne that doe? not affeot the head ot hearing like the nae of qnlnlne. One that onree speedily and. leavae von feeling fresh and olaar-headed. Bush a one U krauaWa OoJ4Cnw.Prla.86o. 'goUby J, Th. BMt Cold Core. Not m Quarter—But .ten cants and forty doeee in a rial of Dr. Agnew'a Little Pilla. No pain, pleasure in ever»» dose— little, bnt awfully good, Cure sick headache, constipation, biliousness, nausea, sallownesa. J. H. fiouck. Washington, D. C., Dec. 4.—Forecaat until 8 p. m. Wednesday, for Eaetarn Pannaylvanla: Bain tonight; Wedneaday fair and oolder; brisk to high nortbaaateriy winds, shifting to north weetarly tonight. MP l||| BUlf 18 South Main St. ■ rD UlLnUIj Pittston, Pa. Eczema, sold head, hlvee, itchiness of the ekln of any aort Instantly relieved, permanently cured. Poan'a Ointment, At any drag store. "Neglected oolds make (el graveyards." Dr. Wood's Nofwsy Pine Syrup helps men end wom»a KD» h»pp/TtgoroM *e». , Women lot# o olut hsaltbj oomplrlloc. Pun blood mtkM It. Bufdook Blood itttiw* maka pvt Wood. ( H. Q. WEEKS &CO. Ma«r»' 9wk Balltlaf.