Pittston Gazette

              , the evening newspa- pers with the morning journals for conclusive proof that the balk of the news appears lirst in the former. Advertisers win must ettectivety reach the 7,000 homes in Pittston and its immediate vieinity through the columns of this newspaper. -FI R QT VP A P J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1800 r i C\ O 1 I EiA.lv j DAILY ESTABLISHED 1883 PiTTSTON, pa,, Friday evening, December 14, laoo. TW«oo ANMoirrH?PY f SIX PAQE8 ANAL TREATY WILL BE PASSED. CANAL TREATY ALTERED LAYING MANY CABLES. A GIGANTIC COMBINE; HAVE JUST ARRIVED J) Christmas Candies, Nuts i Slippers WtMe We quote you prices on our Staple line of Groceries; but next week will quote you prices vf jw on the largest stock of Candies. Nuts and Fruit in the city, at prices that will astonish you. , Pipit's Store fc'e*ro», Mindanao anC1 Jolo to H« MUSKRAT FEAST & v Davit Amendment Adopted by Connected Baltimore Clubmen t'rOhoHnpe It as l'nlntable as Terrapin. the Senate* Manila, Deb. 14.—The United States cablfe ship Burnside will next wpj]j proWed Jo Daciugyete. fc&w 0f Neftroe, to begin "ie laying of GOO miles of government ca bl6 to connect Negros, Mindanao and Jolo Negros and Cebu already have cable connection trith lloilo and Manila. The new line will extend from tDamtigiU»te t* proraapeta, MiSfimis, IlligatA and TAgdloau, all oil the north coast of Mindanao. A land line will connect Misaniis and XI gum, and the triain portion ol? the cable will cktertd ftDm Tigum to Zamboanga Tlhrl thence to i'olo. J. Pierpont Morgan and James A "muakrat supper* is the latest gastronomic innovation at the University club, famed for such wrinkles, says the Baltimore Sun. Periodically an Informal supper Is held ut the club at which one or more culinary curiosities form the chief articles of diet, and the other tiigiit the luUskrdt occupied the place of honor at such a supper. J. Hill Join Hands. headquarters for FURTHER AMENDMENT LIKELY. INTERESTS FROM OOBAN TO OOEAN Holiday Buyers The Plrat Ocla D Majority of Forty- Which EaconraKH Oppo"rati of AdWIMlatratlon'a Polity. An Agreement ReacW|S~^=S ■ Bank Building. New York, Dec. 14,1900. Open. CI or. = j| jg 06 Sou HE :::::::: Stt :.g ,s" mm .ton 68* 62)4 ! ::;$J T 39 w ■'«»C Stt Ttventr-ai* Mllliom Given For Pern*- nylvnnln Coal Compatiy—EHfe Hfc.llroad joins Oreat Tran*-America Hanoi* Defends Ship flnb.idr Milk. Combination and Stocks Jump. Today. Washington, DWS 14.—In accordance with previous agreement the senate Iji executive session took a vote at 3 o'clock on the amendment to fch£ Hay-Pauncefote treaty authorizing the United StAtCfc to defend its interests iiji the tatial. 'the •enate did not close l*a uoors until 2 o'clock, and thfc're way then left only one hoUr s time for discussion of tho provisions of the amendment. The vote Tvns Uicftt by yeas and nays. 05 .folds oelng cast in fit vol* Of tfee Amendment and IT agaiilst it. The negative votes werfe ns follows: Baird, Beveridge. Frye, Foster, Hansbrough, Lindsay, Masou, McCumber, McEnery, McBride, Morgan, Moijey, Stewart, Tillman, Wellington. Wolcott and Gallinger. New York, Dec. a coiii pact made yesterday between J. Plerporil Morgan and James J. Hill those two men placed themselves in absolute control of the east and west railroad business of this country. Passenger and freight traffic from the Atlantic to the Pacific is absolutely In the hands of two former rivals, who now are friends in an agreement to show the world something in the way of railroad management never before seen In this or any other country. The lowly muskrat as an article of diet whs suggested by Professor Powhatan Cldrke, but It was noted that some urgent business prevented his attendance nt the banquet. Nevertheless under the skillful manipulation of the club steward, John A. Biddle, the muskrat was declared by those present to be a most toothsome delicacy, almost If not quite equal to Maryland's famous bird, the diamond back terrapin. and much superior to the swifter, not to say more beautiful, rabbit. Amer.f Steel nod Wire. .. Atchison  Atchison pref  Brooklyn Tractlen. Ches A Ohio  Federal Bteel  Federal Steel pref... Man. El  Mo. Pa  Peo.'Gae  Col. Iron A Fuel .. . Ho. Pacific  Nor. Pac  Nor. Pac. pref  O. A W.:?  Penn  Beading  Loathe*  R'-ober.. .7.7 7.7,7": Union Pacific—... Unhaa Pkclflc pref. Wabash pref  Western union. At present tlere is scarcely nny te!*- grnphlc rommudlcatloti with southeastern tiuton, owing to the persistent wire cutting. It is proposed eventually to connect that section and the larger islands adjacent by cable with Manila* General Kobbe, With the Twenty eighth Nllubteer regiment, Colonel Birkhimer commanding, landed at Kagayan, on the northern coast of Mindanao, Monday and re-enforced the six companies of the Fortieth volunteer regiment stationed in the town. An aggressive movement had been planned. Come yourself and tell your friends There's a host of useful Christmas presents in ths list below. BOERS WIN A BATTLE. Toilet fleU, Btlk Oarters, Glove Boxes, Damtsk l'o-els, Necktie Boxes, Pncktt Books. Handkerchiefs, Collar and Calf Boxes. Umbrellas, Cblnaware, Photo Albums, Down Cushions, P ncv Perfumes, Pictures, Silk Mufflers, ) amps. Kid oloves, Rugs Ollt Belts. Bbavlng Sets, Bur tan Covers,. Fancy i ies. British Suffer Severely and forced to Move Ibelr And this was scarcely 24 hours after Mr. Morgan had paid fcr Interests he represented $36,000(000 for the privilege of comblnihg the anthracite coal fields under one head. The festive board was ornamented with whole muskrats enveloped In hard aspic jelly, with tall rampant, with fish In mouth and with tusk and whiskers In plain view. As a spur to the appetite they were declared a success. Steward Biddle bad the famous animal prepared In three styles, the Maryland or Eastern Shore style, In which he Is Btewed In his own gravy; the Virginia styleT'splIt and broiled .whole, like a chicken, and the New Jersey style, In which be Is roasted whole. Citron, fancy, 2 lbs for - 25c Lemon Peel, 2 lbs for 25c Orange Peel, 2 lbs for 25c Best Seeded Raisins, lb lie Sultana Raisins, per lb - 15c Almond Nuts, per lb - 18c English walnuts, 2 lbs for 25c From Iloilo it is unofficially reported that the insurgents in that part of the island of Panay are swearing allegiance at the rate of 1,000 a day. The arrest of many prominent insurgents started the movement, which seems to be becoming Universal at Jaro, Molo, Mandurriao. Arevelo and Iloilo. Considerable sums of money and large quantities of supplies nave been captured by the Americans. Best Pat. Flour, Dbl - $4.50 Peed, all kinds, Soht 1-00 camp. The committee amendment which wo* adopted is a provision to be inserted after section 5 of article 2 of the treaty and is as follows: Thus twice in two days has J. Pier pout Morgan stunned the financial world —once when he massed the anthracite coal interests of the country and put his thumb mark there and. again when he dill something far more stupendous In tightening the reins and driving tandem with J. J. Hill cross country by railroad systems from ocean to ocean. Oats, per bushel - - Potatoes, per bushel - Onions, per bushel - Butter, Best CREAMERY Cheese, Full Cream " Gr. Sugar IT lbs lor - 33c 55c 65c 25c 13c 1.00 rarmmvm Prominent Lancaster Man Suicides. "It is agreed, however, that notte of the immediately foregoing conditions and stipulations in sections numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the article shall apply to measures which the United States may Bnd it necessary to take for securing by its own forces the defense of the United State# and the maintenance of public order." Only a visit to the basement can reveal the multitude of Toys. All toys and all prloes. Bee CDur windows It tells tfce tale btore open evenings until Christmas. Washington, Pec. 14 —The Admlnlritra tlon and th« Senate steering committee reached an agreement to aocept the two amendments to the Hsy-Pauncefote treaty offered by Senator For hkar. The first strikes out of the treaty i the provision requiring ii to be laid before aod ratified by the other nations. The aaeond makes the Hay-Pannoefota treaty anperlor to the Clayton-Bnlwer treaty in •II particulars where tbe latter ta lnoonslst ent with the former. Thia agreement will1 aaonre the rstlfioation of tbe treaty by the 8enate, it U thought. Lancaster, Pa., Deo. 14 —Major Adam 0. Reinbol, poetmaster of this olty and a prominent member of the Lancaster Bar, committed salolde this morning by asphyxiation. Financial difficultiea un-1 doubtedly were ths cause. The Taft commission lias passed an act authorizing General MacArthur to astab ish police in the cities and towns and appropriating 1160,000 for their mainte nance.  Belated Wall street scented the coal deal and took advantage of a rising market, but it was hopelessly lost in the great railroad combination. That was not announced until after the market closed, and the brokers dreamed dreams over it last night. Mixed Nuts, per lb - - 12c PEOPLE'SSTORE Germany Cannot Feed Itaslt. The committee amendment no sooner had been adopted than various senators took the floor to suggest further amendments. The amendment which probably attracted most attention was offered by Senator Elkins and Is as follows; Commissioner Wright, who is assigned to supervise the establishment of a constabulary among other duties, said the establishment of a local police force was a hecessary feature of civil government and Was approved by the military government.An article in the official lleichsanzeiger of Berlin, based on the official statistics of the German empire, convincingly proves that German agriculture is incapable of meeting the home consumption of corn, meat 6tc., and that 20.0 per cent of wheat, 8.1 per cent of rye, 30.9 per cent of barley and 0.2 of oats must be imported into Germany for that purpose, as well as onetwentieth part of the meat required in Germany. Moreover, nearly five pounds of lard and tallow per bead have been Imported during each of the last five years. All this shows that the state of Geccnan agriculture Is far from being satisfactory. We have In stock now the finest assortment of Gents', Women s. B'»ys and Girls' Slippers that we have ever had Come and examine them before buying. EVANS BROS. is south Vlftn SHeet, Pltuion. 8f. Petotrebnrg, Dm. 14 — Iofloenz. I. raging hen and tha mortality 1* high. A onrlooa feature of tbe epldemlo la that a number oi pbyelolaoa are 111. loflaenia Bating la St. Pettisbarg, always tbt . Drnry'» Cheapest I Old Sunt) VPKP'iI 'Phona. £ ' The announcement of the compact between Morgan and Hill was made known through the medium of old Erie, the railroad that Gould and Fisk made famous. This line is dominated by J. Pierpont Morgan and his associates. Yesterday J. J. Hill and his friends wen elected to the directorate of that company. New Directors Named. "Nothing in this treaty shall be construed to prevent the United States fsont acquiring sufficient security and sovereignty or to prevent it from building, operating, maintaining, controlling and defending the said canal (referring to the proposed Nicaragua canal) or for any other purpose that the United State* may deem for its best interests." Plaanbora An act was also passed providing for the retention in office of the municipal councilors elected under orders of the military governor until a general municipal law shall be passed. JOHN O'O. IHANGAN'S Will find it to thair intereet to bny their sawar pipe and fittings of us. Wa have the vitrified salt glased pipe. JT. E. Pariuoi A Do. Holiday Goods A BRITI8H REVERSE. PRICES. Their UMualtlas Heavy, Inelad ng Foot Officers Killed. QAN8 KNOCKED OUT. Tho news was a complet# surprise to the few who remained late In the street and knew what importance to attach to Ihe meager official statement, which is as follows: London, Dto. 14 —Ths Boars administered s severe defeat to the British in the Eastern Transvaal. The casualties are lteavy and the British loss inolndes four officers killed. Lord Kltohener reports the reverse in the following dlspatob, dated Pretoria, Deo. 18 : "Dalarej, with 2,500 man, attacked Gen. Clements at Nootgedaoht at dawn today. The Boers ware at firat repulsed, but afterwarda succeeded in taking the top of tbe Magollesberg from four oompanlee of Northnmbarlands, enabling them to oommsnd tha oamp of General elements, who retired to Hekpoort. Ths list of oasnaltlea la incomplete, bnttbe fighting waa severe. Clements'* losses include one oolonel and three oaptalna. Be- Jnforoemente have bean aent to Clemsnts." Tbt Bight Kind Other amendments 'were suggested by Senators Tillman, Allen, Money and Thurston. Senator Lodge, in charge of the bill, was not slow to recognize the futility of trying to secure further consideration for the treaty as amended during the day, and as soon as the amendments Were all submitted he moved an adjournment, which motion prevailed. Fat t'p Poor Fight Against Ter*y Best Patent Flour - $4.50 Feed, all lfinds 1.00 Potatoes per bushel - . 55 Gr Sugar. 17 lbs for 100 Cheese, full cream • .13 Citron, 2 lbs lor ■ • .25 Ltmon Peel, 2 lbs for .25 Orange Peel, 2 lbs for .25 3 pks pre'd Buckwheat .25 Of a wife will generally insist on har bus band getting tha moat toothaome eatables for their Xmas meals, as well ss on' other oooaalons; and the right kind of a husband will alao do likewiae. Now we luslst thai both hnsband and wife coma to onr place and get the oholoeet line of grooariea in town. It la worth your while to oome. Ton may see something yon want that oan be depended on as being fresh ind at the ssme time save money. Bqt of us and yon will never regret it. MeCoTerSt "At a meeting of the board of directors of the Brl» Railroad company held today James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railway company, Norman B. Ream of Chicago, a director of the Baltimore aud Ohio and Pullman companies, and Robert Bacon of J. P. Morgan A Co. were elected directors in the place of Messrs. Qulntard, Goodwin and Williamson." Are now on sale. A large variety of Fancy Articles Chicago, Dec. 14. — Terry McGovern now is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. He knocked out Joe Gans of Baltimore after two minutes and five seconds of lighting in the second round here Inst night. Gans put up o poor exhibition and was never in it at any stage of the game. McGovern started rushing him at the sound of the gong and never let up until Gans was counted out. He never* delivered an effective blow during the fight, and for a man of his reputation he made a fight which will gain him no friends amoqg lovers of true sport In the ring. George Siler, the referee, said after Gans had been taken to his corner: No Gripe, Paip suitable for all ages MM »ncllicrch lefw Or discomfort, no Irritation of the In* ttstines—but gentta, prompt, thorough healthful cleansing, when you Senator Bikini' Amendment. in choice designs, from the lowest priced to the best Previous to taking the vote on the committee amendments Senator Elkins occupied the greater portion of the senate's time with a speech advocating radical alteration of the treaty. He announced himself as favorable to the committee amendment, but said that to his mind that amendment did not go far enough to meet the wishes of the American people. He believed, he said, that if the canal was to be constructed by the government of the United States the people would demand complote and absolute control over the canal itself and also the right to exercise their own judgment as a nation, not only in acquiring property in connection with the canal, but if need be in securing sovereiftnty over it. He contended that to pursue this course involved no violation of international rights and in defense of this position said the United States had made an offensive and defensive treaty with France in 1793 and soon afterward had repudiated that obligation. He also cited other precedents and authorities, some of them being from English sources, in support of this position. He 'argued, in short, that changed conditions warrant a change in conduct and in position. The significance of the election of Mr. Hill means a great stride forward in the new policy of "community of ownership." It means that J. J. Hill and J. Pierpont Morgan, the two prominent figures in the field of railroad finance and actual operation, and their half dozen associates are now in a position to outline the policy of all the railroads in the greater part of the country. Hood's Piite Sold by all druggists. 25 nftntn. Commencing Thursdav evening, Dec. 13th, we will open evenings 'till Christmas. FREED % T. A. Grace, The leading grocer of Plttaton, opposite St. Aloyaim rooms. 14 2t QLOBE WAREHOUSE, pittston, pa No. 91 South Main Street Xmss gift, a bioyoje. Schussleb A. Biohtold "Gans put up a very poor fight. That's all I have to say." FULL LINE OF London, Deo. 14.—The Evening Standard says that a telegram haa been received in London to the effect that General Knox has oompelled De Wat to make a stand McGovern fought a clean, fast mill from start to finish Jtud is entitled to all the credit of victory. He fought hard aad fast, tys blows went straight to the mark, and if tbe is to be cried down at all it is on account of the miserable showing made by Gans. J. J. Hill is president of the Great Northern, which rnns from St. Paul to the P»c|po coast. Mr. Morgan controls fiie policy of the Norther® Pacific, n parallel line, although Mr. Hill and his associates are among the largest stockholders iu the latter system. This had led to conflict bet wee u the two men, and at limes there were rumors of bitter strife. Now nil friction has been removed, and .Mr. Ilill has beCbme a director in Morgan's Erie. The western rnilrnnd ,presiileut is already ft director in the Baltimore and Ohio, as are the two other new men on the Erie board. These lines compete for the same traffic from Chicago to tidewater. Heueeforth they will be operated in harmony. A Man of Importance. Holiday Goods M mL We are now ready to show you the largest variety of Novelties suitable for Xmas  Presents ever Shown in Pittston. w dp Fur Collarettes from $9.80 to $25 # Triple Mirrors that you can Ljr 811k Collarettes from fiOo fr* $8 83 « stand anywhere or hang 4V Ladies'Shopping and Chtte- f on the wall. VZ^P Rf \ lalne Burs from 86c to $8.00 # Pocketbo1 ks, itf-v' ¥ V Fnucy Stock Collars from 19c f Finger Parses with Initials, A\« k, r to $8.00 m Screens, Chlnaware, WUv Oar Hs-ortment of pictures f . CutGlase, ■T\ MmjjL \» this fall is larger and more fr And the best assortment of r HaX beautiful than ever, prices f Handke-chiefs Z1 from 10c to $4.00 $ At the lowest prices in the valley. /J^ Make your early and secure the nfik *7® choicest articles. mT St ANTRIM'S Ml 3 NORTH MAIN STREET. Armstrong's Holiday Gifts. Hnrry I ia the warning wa give to thot® who Intend making a gift that Is alwaj acceptable. Yea, you better hnrry I Don't leave it to the last minnte. Of oourse we'll strain every nerve to accommodate and give the best satisfaction, but If it's possible, oome esrly. Christmas Prices. It feal«rayiC bight;.Imp rrant to ge; vrowr Xinas have them. Keadthefol jUDd that an engagement la now In progress Many of De Watt man, ft la said, hare been oaotnred. In the first round Gans never attempted to mix it. He never made an effort to use his left counter, for which he ia so famous, and did nothing but back away with a seared look on his face. In the second round he attempted to fight a little at the opening, but soon resorted to his backiug tactics, attempting no return blows and making no effort to block the hot ones which McGovern sent in on his mouth and face. lowing «,uotatlons: 8 lbs Clear Toy JB® 8 lbs Hon Bom *  Ilbe Chocolate Creams  lbs Mixed Candy.. go . 4 lbs chenrr Mixed Candy Mc 2 lbs EnRllBb Waluuts Jc 8 lbe Mixed Nu»s...  8 lbs Fancy Figs •••• 5° ' 11.. California Doft Shell Almonds.. .«o 1 lh New Dates  6 qts Hugar Popcorn  1 qt Crauberrles JJf 4 lbs Mine* Meat • •  1 dos California Sweet Oranges *Jc I can R. SB ft. Piom Padding 83c Salt!no wafers, banquet wafers, butter thins, fancy cake*, fancy cand a i « ran ;ep»el, lame® and citron peel, and all k-nds ul first class re- for th • Xmaa dinner. J. T ARMSTRONG & CO., GERMANS THE 8TAR8 TODAY, laser and Bjser ftava Gained Fourth Plaea la tha Bleyela Baca. One of thsse planoe will bt what you want—the Wagman, Raymond or Crown. Guarautee any one of them. Let ua pat Dae la yoar home for the daughter. She woo't object to havlug a plauo tor a Obristmas gift. We will give yon a bargain If need be. Organe are alao a present that won't come amiss. We have them to eult almoet any pooketbook. New York, Deo. 14 — Kaaer and Ryser, the German team, are by far the shining atari thta morning in the alz day bloyoltrace. Kaaer told hla trainer that the race ao far haa only been training for him and when he re entered the traok he aeemed to to demonstrate thla fact He etarted ont from the bnnoh at a breakneck apeed. Round and round the track he whirled,gaining 1 nob by lnoh until, after eight olroilcge, he had gained a lap amid the wild enthuaCaam ci the apeotatora. Tbla placea hla team fourth in the raoe. The acore at one o'clock stood: E kea and MoFsrlaid, 2,008 miles, nine lapa; Pearce and Mo- Eft*, hern, aame; Slmar and Uongolotz, 9,068, 8; Kaaer and Byeer, 2,068, 4; Piaber and Frederlok, 2,068, 8; Stlnaon and Waller, aame; Baboook, alone, 1,487, 4; G!mm, alone, 1478, 0. After the senate adjourned for the day the Republican committee on order of business held a session to decide upon the future line of action with reference to the treaty as amended. After this committee had concluded its conference Senator Lodge, who was with the committee, stated that the senate would proceed with the treaty and that he would continue his efforts to have it ratified. Qnren'a Granddaughter Divorced. Heretofore Brie was the only line that ran from here to Chicugo thnt did not have actual affiliations either with the New York Central or the Pennsylvania. It was nothing but a Morgan line. With the election of the new directors the line posses into that union of Interests which iucludes first the New York Central and the Pennsylvania, then the Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio and the minor eastern liuos which make through connection between here and Chicago and Mississippi river points. London. Dec. 14.—According to a dispatch to The Central News from Berlin the conjugal dispute which has long separated Prince and Princess Aribert of Anhalt has been ended by the prince legally divorcing the Princess Louise, who is a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. It is two years since she first left her husband, but there was a temporary reconciliation through the medium of Queen Victoria. The rupture, however, became final early this year. They were married at Windsor castlc in 1891. The princess 4Das been traveling incognito and recently visited the United States. A short time ago she instituted proceedings in the German federal courts against her husband, who was compelled by Emperor William to resign his commission in the guards. The prince's divorce looks like a step to forestall his wife's suit. 75 North Main SI., Plttston. All the stock of Jewelry, Watches, etc., par"based from Hf"C'BecYtold**ha* been~redueed to cost, and parties looking for fine goods at reasonable prices for holidayjglfts will do well to l' ok this stock over. Fitch & Williams, 14 3t Music dealera, Butler Houee Block. S8 South MnlnSt PITTdTON. Xmaa gift, a bicycle. Scbubslh & Bechtold YOU CAN'T BB SANTA CLAU5 For nearly three hours yesterday forenoon Mr. Hanna of Ohio addressed the senate upon the pending ship subsidy bill. While he has spoken heretofore on 1he floor of the senate, this effort really was bis first formal speech to the body since he became a member of it. Since coming to the senate Mr. Hanna has devoted much and labor to the preparation of the ship subsidy bill, and as he is regarded by his colleagues as one of the best informed of public men on the question his speech was given unusually close attention. Senators on both sides of the Chamber remained in their seats thfotrghout the delivery of the address. He spoke without manuscript, and his delivery at all times was forcible and intense. At the conclusion of the speech he received the cordial congratulations of many of his colleagues. Hanna Speaka on Snbsldy Bill, UNION SHOES There'a a place in Plttaton where half a thousand out-reaching bargalna can be secured with very HttH money. Aa Xmaa time la near at hand and gift giving la anpermoet in your mind, don't forget na when making np your list.v Our line of holiday slippers la superb. Ladles' fine •hoea are up to-date, gents' ahoea are made from the lateat laat, and yon the1 and children's ahoea are what we term/'Iron wearera." The time to oome la at once while the etock la large. We have a line of overshoes that ranges in price from 10o up- Flaoe for Bargains. No f'ontlnent Binds Him. n 111 attloc mlt or olothM TOO »«' rt. « 'h SUftVlJi.' Another interesting feature of Mr. Hill's election is that he now becomes a director in transportation companies that extend from this city to China. Not a link is lacking. He could go more than half way around the world without getting away from business. M. L. Douglas Men's Shoes are Union Stamped. 'normal school burned. Mr. BhC on represents the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., which house also control* the Southern, the Philadelphia nnd Reading and the Lehigh Valley. These linen it controls absolutely; while it is interested and controls in connection with its associates a score of other railroads. Yfca Bt restore at Dunkirk, N. Y., a Total Boston, Dec. 14.—It is expected that the Crowninshield designs for the Law 6on cup defender will be in the hands of the builder, George F. Lawley, by  last of the week, so that the work of laying down the boat will probably be completed before the first of the year, or about three weeks behind the Herrcshoff boat. The lead, angle iron and the plating have already been ordered, and if there are no delays there seems to be no reaaon why the Boston boat will not be launched about the same time as the one at Bristol. In fact, there is something like a race already between the two yachts. It looks now as if the Lawson boat would be built at the Atlantic works in East Boston under the supervision of Mr. Lawley. The Boston Cap Defender. Try the Ladies Shoes $2.00. t Are guaranteed. Loss Dunkirk, N. Y, Deo. If —The 8tat* Normal School at Fredonla waa deatroyed by firs at six o'clock this morning. Only one part of the bnllding la. atanding. Of ths other parta only the blackened wal a and ohlmneya remain The lose will ap proaoh $260,000. There were no fatalities Norman B. Ream is not less an important character in the railroad world because he lives in Chicago. He is a director of several of the big trunk lines and also of some of thu long railroads in the west. DAVENPORT'S Shn Store: ward. Letter Shoi House, 70 North Main atreet. IT HAS COME! the does not tnspir* k i'y be ashamed of » d»y and let us mC race up your w tlt-.O wuWIW J - - • mmern .rri _ o hag. kMM «C y/. rdstt- J Xmaa gttt, a bloyols. Schubslhb & Bechtold. The debate upon the war revenue reduction bill continued in the house. It was dull and featureless. Those who spoke were Messrs. Grosvenor of Ohio, Bartholdt of Miasouri, Hill of Connecticut, Boutell of Illinois, McClellan of New York, New-lands of Nevada, Levy of New York and Underwood of Alabama. Mr. Bartholdt criticised the action of the ways and means committee in not making a deeper cut in the tax on beer and gave notice that ho would offer an amendment to reduce it to $1.50 per barrel. General debate upon the bill will close at 2 o'clock today, and Mr. Payne, the floor leader of the majority, expects the bill to pass before adjournment. Tiie janitor of the Normal 8chool waa seen during the fire buc la now aliasing. It la feared be pertahed in the flamea. It ia also rnmored that alx young women atndsnts were burned to death, but aa tl e students are sjattered all over the village, this rsport oannot be confirmed as yet. This.new blood in Erie implies that the line will get its share of the business and that traffic will be allotted to it on such a basis that operating expenses will be Icps. Even dividends may be paid. Old Erie has become young again. Our new stock of Wall Paper For the fall trade, We are selling MONEY. Sunday Dinners. PANNEBECKER'S STUDIO No 6 North Plttaton, P», Why did the people oome to us laat week and why will they oome again thla *eek t They oome to ua beoauae they are istlafied with the quality of gooda we htndle. Oar oyatera are the nloeat .that we oan handle. The vegetablea, auoh as celery, sweet potatoes, lettnoe, onions, taroips, etc., are freeh. We have a nloe line of nuts, oandles, oranges, lsmons, figs, latea and bsnanaa for the Xmaa trads. -onnections with both telephone lines. All work finished i n from six to ten days re gardless of weather. 14 South Main Street, Evidently the insiders in the deal appreciated these factors. Although the deal was not announced until 4 o'clock yesterday. Erie stocks rose on the Exchange to a higher point than touched in 28 years. The dea'ingttJii it were large, and its rapid advam-e after years of hibernation was sensational. All graaes at a I have money for mortgages in any amount Mortgages may stand for a term of years and only th« interest be paid, or will give the privilege to make payments on mortgage monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, and the inter est will cease immediately on every dollar of prinoipal thus repaid. This is not building association money. I handle only private funds and trust funds. We like 1 Specialt; \JWsms Great Reduction. Two Bank Bobbers Cap tared, t Wheeling, W Vu., Dtc 14.—Two vt ths fonr maeked robbers who stole $4,000 from ths private bank of John Doer*- chock,, at Shaneaville, Ohio, were captnred at Bridgeport, Ohio, opposite here, thta morn'.ng, aa they got off a Cleveland, Lorraln and Wheeling train. They had s quantity of money and nitro-glyoerine in thair possession. They refused to tell their names and they have not yet been identified. Cincinnati, Dec. 14.—Regarding the shortage of George R. Griffiths, deceased, clerk of the board of education for 13 years, The Enquirer alleges the deficiency will exceed $500,000 and may reach $1,000,000. The JSnquirer also asserts that Griffiths did not get all the money himself. His death may prevent the experts who are examining the books from ever discovering the true amount of the shortage. George R. Griffiths' Shorlage. Paper from 7c roll up. WALTER SPRY, If* Chlldrei's Photos. untcr4MMM.** A— tammm The house adopted a resolution for a holiday recesa from Friday, Dec. 21, to Thursday, Jan. 3, 1001. El Dorado. Kan.. 14.—Judge Shinn sent the Morrison furors to their hotel at 0:30 o'clock last night and inntrueted them to resume their deliberations at-8:30 this morning.- The 12 men looked tired and faded as they filed out of the courtroom. They have informed the court that they are hopelessly of different minds as regards Miss Morrison's guilt and that they have stopped balloting in the juryroom. Judge Shinn will give out no intimation as to the length of time he will permit the jury to deliberate. It is considered likely he will let them 6tay out the remainder of the week. Morrlxon Jury Still Out. Poultry, Fresh Eggs, Oysters. Fish, Vegetables. D. E. [AXTER. It White's Loztrne avenue market. Everything fresh, clean and cheap, for cash. lad Floor Bennet Building, WllkMbuie. p/rrari DN. PENN'A. Ideal Novelty fornaoaa at Ash's 26 tf Only Eleven Dead Soldiers. Washington, Dec. 14.—The following statement is posted at the war department: "The United 8tates army transport Hancock arrived at San Francisco Dec. 10, 1900, with the remains of 11 soldiers, 10 of whom died en route, and one was transferred to the Hancock from the hospital ship Relief at Nagasaki. The report that 1,500 bodies were brought over is without foundation, and it is requested that this statement be given the widest circulation by the press." Itching Burning, UiMpIn*, Crawling ak n die •' Mire ieved in a few mlnut ■ by Dr. Ago w'a Ointment. Dr. Agnew'e Ointment re lie e Instantly acd urea tette . salt rbeu •, scald head, eczema, ul ere, blotches, and all oraptl ns of tbe skin. It la soothing and quletln and acta like magic In all baby huriio irritation of t e icalo and raahea curing teethl. g time. Prl e, 86 cents. J. H. Honck. Redmond Lends Irish In Parliament. Dublin, Dec. 14.—The members of the Irish parliamentary party have unanimously re-elected John Redmond chairman for the present and coming session. The motion was made by Patrick Mc- Dermott and seconded by William O'Brien. On taking the chair Mr. Redmond was warmly applauded. * * Bay Marderer Geta Twenty TMta. "SHANNON'S New Departure SOLD A r CAWLBV'l ShOB I TORE N:W York, Deo. 14 —Juatioe Furaman, sitting Id the criminal part ot Supreme Courr, today senteteed Alexander Stewwart, a fourteen year-old boy murderer, to twenty years In 8tate prison. Stewart ont the throat of Edward Petrel, a fellow lorn *te, io the House ot Refuge eome montba 1(0. I Ready-Made I | Clothing.... I Such as Overcoats, Men's Suits, Youth's if* ilii Suits and Children's Suits. I have been ifi very careful in purchasing tbis stock, $ ifc and it would be to the advantage of any $ iii one in need of clothing to call, as the (|i style and make is the latest. $ ith  rt || C Gil DIKV 18 South Main St. If Ivls la UlLllUVj Pitts ton, Pa. ifc EXCURSIONS. Telephone Orders Prompyt Filled 11 mm California, Mexloo, Hot Springe,!Arkaasasi Boat Capalaed) 200 Drowned, Hlgheat Bridge In the World. Copenhagen Dec. 14.—The brother of Professor Andree, the missing arctic explorer who attempted to reach the north pole in n balloon, resides at Gothenburg, fiom which place it is announced that, hoping for Audree's return from the po Inr regions, he has deferred opening the letter's testament for 12 months. Andree'* llrother Hopeful, * In addition to the Merchant Tailoring Department, I have placed in my store an entirely new stock and an up-to-date line ofawaBMHHHsaaB The Missouri Paoiflo Railway, tbe Faat Mall Route between St. Louie and Kansss City, In addition to ita Colorado Short Line to Denver and Salt Lake Oity, and the Rooky Mountain Route to California, aleo embraoee In ita system the Iron Mountain Route, the ehort Una to principal Tezaa polnte—the true Southern Route to California. For tko eeaeon of 1000 and 1001 regular weekly, personally conducted and Inexpensive, though oomfortable exeuralone to Loe Angeles and 8an Francisco will be operated over this route. Personally oonduoted excursions— all expenses paid—to Mexloo. Ppeolal excursion tickets to ••The World's Sanitarium"—Hot Springe, Arkaneaa, America's famous winter and aummer health resort. Canton, Dec. 14.—The falling overboard of a man from a passenger boat on the West river, near Ho-ku, led to a rush of some 400 passengers to the side of the vessel, which caused her to capsize and sink. More than 200 persons were drowntd.Rangoon, British Burma, Dec. 14.— The Gokteik viaduct, in the Shan hills, the highest railroad bridge in the world, has been successfully completed by the Pennsylvania Steel company and formally handed over to tbe Burma Railway company. But Little Laundiy ? (AT THE OLB STAND) 14 and 16 North Main Strati ■wtlaerlaad Accepts Bxtradition Treaty* Beine, Switzerland, Deo. 14.—The State Oouncll today paaeed the txtradition treaty with the United Statee, as amended bJ the American Senate. The treaty will bow be submitted to the lower houee of ths National Council. Don't think that bMitue you d not have a large bundle every v«ck we do not want your work. Just let ua know and we will get your bundle, no matter how email. It will be properly laundered, too. ACME STEAM LAUNDRY, 83 South rials St. 46 Lustra* Ave. Victims to etomaoh, liver and kidney Croublee, as well aa women, and all feel tne results In loea of appetite, poisons In the btood, backache, nervousness, headache and tired, listless, run-down feeling. But there's no need to feel like that. J. W. Gardner, of Idavllle, Ind., says: "Electrio Bitters are just the thing for a man when he doeen't care whether he 11 vee oi dies. It gsve me new etrength and good appetite. I can now eat anything and have a new lease on life." Only SOc at Stroh's pharmacy, Weet Pitt#ton, and W. C. Price, Pitteton. Every bottle guaran teed. Brnve Man Tall Pnld Dear for His Leg. Thoee who take Hood's Sarsaparilla-for aorofula, eczema, eruptions, oatarrb, rheumatlam or dyapepeia, aay it onree promptly and permanently, even after all other preparationa fall. Ton may take thla medloine with the atmoet oonfldenoe that it will do yon good. What it ha* done for others yon have reason to beliere It will do for yoo. Thle le What They Say. B.D. Blanton,ofThaoerville, Tex.. In two yeare paid ovef $800 00 to doctors to onre a running sore on bis leg. Then thej wanted to out it off, but he oured It with one box of Bnoklen's Arnica Salve. Guaranteed ours for pllee. 25o e box. 8old by 8troh'e pharmacy, Weak Pitteton, and W. C. Prloe, Pittaton. A full line of Fall and Wint«r Goods, comprising Wool Dreaa Goods, French Flannels, Oomet Flannels, Blankets and Quilt*. Yarns—Germantown, Spanish, Shetland, German Knitting Yam. Ladies', Children's and Gentt' Underwear in fleeced lined and all wool. New Goods opened daily. THE WEATHER. Telephone or idpostaL Washington, D. O., Dec. 14.—Foreoaet | until 8 p. m. Saturday, for Eastern Psnneylvanla: Cloudy tonight, probably mow and colder; Saturday, fair and continued oold; freeh to brisk northerly winds. A Sensible Saa Would use Kemp's Balaam for the throat and lunge. It is ourlng more coughs, colds, aathma, bronohltie, oroup and all throat and lung tronblee, than any other medicine. The proprietor hae authorized any druggist to give you a sample bottle free to convlnoe you of tbe merit of this great remedy. Prloe 25o and 60c. Constipation la oared by Hood's Pills. Twenty-five oents ' The Stockholders of the Pitteton Perry Bridge Company will meet at the to 1 houee Pittaton, Ph., on Wedueedav, Jan. 7th, 1901, between the hours of two and three o'clock, p. m.. to elect one President, one Secretary, one Treasurer, and si* managers to eerve the ensuing year. Chas. H., Foster, Sec'y. eodllt MlMOTION NOTIOM, CASH PAID Write for full Information to J. P. Mo- Can n, Trav. Pass. Agt, or W. E Hoyt, Genl Eaetern Pass. Agt, 391 Broadway, New York. For all kinds of sorsp iron, steel, brass, oopper, lead, zinc, bottles, folded newspapers tlsd in bnndles, old rnbbsr.** A specialty made in buying seoond-hand machinery, etc., in oar lets or less. Hlghsst oaah prlcee paid. Office and warehouse on Do** street, pear Mslu atreet, Kttaton, P*. *'M. Q. ADDUWOH. Theatrical people make the Sinclair their boss when In the olty. ; Now la the time whan croup and lung tronblee prove rapidly fatal. The- only harmless remedy that produoee Immediate results is Ooe Minute Cough Cure. It Is very pleasant to take and oan be relied npon to qufokly oure ooughs, oolds snd all lung diseases It will prevent oonsump | ilon. T J. Yatae, Pittstop, aoC] Stub's Phtrmaav Wast Pit to to Jl. ELEOTION NOTIOM. Best Styles, Lateet Ideas, Largeat stock of holiday goods, at Berrj'i jMNty Iter*, Erery Umlly ahonld have Its honeebold medicine obeet—.ml the Bret bottle In It •hoald be Dr. Wood'* Norway Pine Syror. Natnra'a remedy lor aonaha tod oold«. DeWltt'e Little Early Rleere are dainty little plllD, bat tbev never fall to eleanM tbe liver, remove obetrnotlooe and lnvigorata the ayatem. T. J. Va'ee, PlttatoD, Btrofc'* Fh»reD«»»- w»*'  The annual meeting of the stookholdera of the Pirat National Bank of Pit to ton. Pa., for the election of Directors to serve for the en sbing year, will be held at their banking bona* R.BXutler.