Pittston Gazette

              .. . . .... V • • t? * • •" • . * - D * It. /""ompare the evening newspaper£ with the morning journals few conclusive proof that the bulk of the news appears Brst in the former. !y% lvcrti««'rs will most ejfec■** tively reach the 7,000 homes in Pittston and. its immediate vicinity through the columns of this newspaper. FIFTY-FIK CT VP A D i WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 b 1 I £»AK \ DAILY ESTABLISHED 1883 PlTTvSTON, PA., SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 1!)00. TWO CENTS A COPY I rM V 40c. A MONTH. [ SIX RAG BRITISH MAKE SMALL CAPTURES THE DAY IN CONGRESS. KWANG SU AGREES. BBYAN TO BE AN EDITOR Ladies. Ten of Powers' Conditions Accept- Tothe House Amends War Revenue Tien-tain, Dec. 15.—According to credible Chinese sources of information Emperor Kwang Su will agree to the following ten demands of the powers: to Him. Democratic Leader to Start a Reduction Bill, Weekly Newspaper. First.—Indemnity to the amount of 700,000,000 taels, payable in 00 years and guaranteed by the likin. HtABQUARrtRS FOR TO TAX EXPRESS COMPANIES. THE COMMONER WILL BE ITS NAME What to Give the Men Folks Holiday Fifthl to Further Reduce the Cat !■ Beer Tax Fa I la—Senate t'ontlnaea Dlacoaaloa of the Hay-Pauaeefote Treaty—No Date For Vote. Second.—The erection in Peking of a suitable monument to the memory of Baron von Ketteler. He Will Be Proprietor and Editor and In It Will Defend the Principles of the Kaunas City Platform. First l«sne Will Appear In January. Moil Stunned bj Hlagaliesberg Coup. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL for Christmas. Buyers New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, room 96, Miner*' Bank Buildin*. New York, Dec. 15,1000. open. Clos 4ft 80H fiS : M* ... 77* 784* . 99H 100H Third.—Au imperial prince, a near relative to the emperor, to go to Berlin to apologise and express regret for the murder.Washington. Dec. 15.—The house yesterday adjourned without disposing of more than half the war revenue reduction bill. General debate closed at 2 o'clock, after which the bill was opened to amendment under the five minute rule. A determined effort was made to reduce the tax on beer below the committee rate of $1.G0 a barrel, but the ways auDl means committee overwhelmed the opposition. The committee, however, sustained two signal defeats, lu connection with the beer tax Mr. Payne offered an amendment to the iauguage of the bill passed by the house last session designed to abolish the use of small beer packages, one-sixth and one-eighth barrels, but it was defeated by 85 to 94 after charges that its purpose was to crush out the small brewers. Another defeat occurred in connection with the amendment offer* ed by Mr. Henry C. Smith of Michigau. The bill abolished the 1 cent stamp tax ou .express receipts aud telegraph messages, but retained the tax on railroad and steamship freight receipts. Mr. Smith's amendment restored the tax ou express receipts and altered the form of the section so as to compel the company iustead of the shipper to pay the tax. The amendment precipitated a lively debate, in the course of which Mr. Smith made a personal allusion to a United States senator who is connected with one of the express companies. Mr. Payne vigorously fought the amendment, but it was carried—123 to 100. Lincoln, N«b., Dee. 15.—In announcing his plans for the future \V. J. Bryan makes the following statement: A PERPLEXING QUESTION EASILY SOLVED AT OUR STORE, Ainer." Bteel and Wire. Atchison....  Atchison pref...... Brooklyn Traction...  Chea & Ohio.  Federal Steel.  Federal Bteel pref  Han. El  Mo. Pa  Peo. Gas  OoL Iron & Fuel,,,,...  So. Pacific  Nor. Pac  Nor. Pae.pref .. .. O * W  Penn.  Reading  Beading pref  Tenn. C. A I  Leather  Rubber  Union Pacific  Union Pacific pref  Wafaaah pref  Western Union  Fourth.—Foreign troops to hold the lines of communication between Taku and Peking. Come yourself and tej your friends There's host of useful Christina presents in the list below. Fifth—Punishment of the Boxer olli cials. 4,I have for several years had in contemplation the establishment of a weekly newspaper, and this seems an opportune time f*r undertaking it. THE STORE FOR ill FOLKS EXCITING CLOSE IN BICYCLE RACE Sixth.—Candidates from districts where antiforeign outrages have been perpetrated not to be allowed to compete in the Chinese examinations in Peking for five years. "Inteuding to devote my life to the study and discussion of public questions. I have chosen this method because it will best accomplish the purpose which 1 have Toilet Sets, Silk darter*, §loT®,Danuk Towels, Nuoktle Bi.xw, P«li«t Books, Handkerchiefs, Collar and coll 1 Umbrellas, Obit,aware, Pho'o Albums, Down Cushions, el Ik Mil fliers, lamps Kid Hloree, Rugs gilt Bela, Sharing Sets, Bureau Corers, Fauoy xles. Seventh.—Abolition of the tsung-li-ya men. m Eighth.—Foreign envoys to have access to the emperor at all times. Syrup,Figs If you want to make them happy at Christmas time give them something they want, something that is practical and useful Our store is full of good things for men. We have made it a study to tickle the men iolks Tills Year's Exports of Metals Foot Up $200,000,000. Ninth.—Importation of arms and ammunition into the province of Chi-li to be abolteligd. * Tenth.—The land and sea forts between Shan-hai-kwan, Taku and Peking to be destroyed. Acti/jfeasantfy aadfivmptfy. Cleanses the System Gently and Effectuallywhen bilious or costive. London, Dee. 15 —Lord Kitchener report* from Pretoria nntfer yeeterday's date that General Knox drove De Wet north to the Thaba Uchn Ladybrand line, where the British frnatrated several attempt* of, the Boere to break through. De Wet's otce onmt id 8,000 and *aa aealeted by a force of Boera operating from the north. Some of the Boos from the ecoth were able to break throogh the line. In a later Cltapatch yesterday Kitchener wlrea that "while paialng the llnea In the neighbor hood of Thaba Uchn, De Wet'a foroe loet conelderably. The Brltiah recaptured a fifteen ponnder taken at DeWetadorp, one pompom, several wagona and twenty-two prisoners." Dr. Bulk's Oongtt Syrup Haa a Great rtpntatioD. It ia a remarkable medioine. A dry, tlokling, backing oongh.tthe warning the oonanmptton lurka near, needs no otner doctor bat Dr. Boll'e Cough 8jrnp. it positively onrea all throat and lnng i trouble. The railway track from Shan hai-kwnn to Taku is being repaired, and the work of bridging the Han-ku river delays the resumption of train service. tlMul" *to™°D The railroad from Pao-tlng-fu to Peking is expected to be finished iu December./resents fit the most acceptable/bmi the I curative principles of plants An own to act most beneficially. fancy. jffere are a few suggestions: PEOPLFSSTOR AMhnalt* Coal Novelties. THE FREDONIA FIRE. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS Jnat the kind of a Xmu gift to (and to jonr friend* outside of tbe oo«l fl.ld A nice aeleotlon In etock. Now Certain That SpTfn Per.on. BUY THE GENUINE — MANFD. BY Men's Fancy Vests, - J. 98, 2 48, 3.48. Magnificent Assortment. U South FUto street, rittstoa. Dunkirk, N. Y., Dec. 15.—From the smoldering ruins of the Fredonia State Norjiial and Training school, which was destroyed by-lite at G o'clock yesterday morning, one charred body has lDeen recovered, and it is now certain that seveu persons perished in the fire. Perished. CALIFORNIA HG SYRUPCO. Always tht . Drtiry's Cheapest I Old Si 15 lw Fmnnuioin, the Jeweler. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE , KY NEW YORK, N.Y. /or sjt/c- druggists - / / 'cc SO* per boff/e. EV'Prtp'tt'a 'Phone. Fine line of olooke, fanoy and gold moTementa, at LeveDe'a. Tax on Exprru RroHpla, A beautiful line of Neckwear, 25c, 50cD 75c Gloves for street, dress and driving, 50c, 1.00, 1.50, 2 00. White and fancy Shirts, 50c, 75c, 1.00 J.50 A great assortment of suspenders, The text of the amendment is as follows:Ladles' aolM gold watchee, with Elgin and Waltham movement*, $15 np, at Levene's, IS South llatn St. "It shall be the duty of every railroad or steamship company, carrier, express company or corporation, or person whosit occupation is to act as such, to make within the first 13 days of eacu month a sworn statement to the collector of iuternnl revenue ill each of their respective C)istriets stating the number of shipments received for carriage and transportation, whether In bulk or in iraxes. hales, packages, bundles or not so luclosod or included, for which any charges whatsoever have beeii madp, and for each of such shipments received for carriage and transportation the said railroad or steamship company, carrier, express company or corpoation, or person whose occupation it is to act as such, shall pay a tax of 1 cent on bundles or packages of newspapers when incloscd in one general bundle at the time of shipment." There were 75 young women students in the building, of whom six perished. The other victim was the aged janitor. The dead are: LOOML AND Oi-IMATIO CCTARRH • -«  T COLD'N HEAD JOHN O'D. INGiir WILLIAM J. BUY AN Nothing but a remedy or chani climate will cure CATARRI London, Deo. 15.—The gloom la thlok in Ixmdon today, the Boere' ooup on the Msgalleeberg, whlla partly anticipated, la atnnning aa a fact. There waa a big crowd at the War Office this morning looking for a liat of oaaoaltlee In the Clements light whan the gloomy bulletin of the loat of the Northumberland! waa poated. Bnrdook Blood Bitten glvee a man a olear head, an aotlv* brain, a strong, vigorous body—makea him fit for the battle of life. Maud P. Fizzell, Bradford, Pa.; Bessie Hathaway, Cannonsville, N. Y.; Irene Jones. Bustl, N. Y.: Phineas J. Morris, janitor; Cora Storms, Boston, N. Y.; ltuth Thomas, Pike, N. Y.t and Mae Williams, Lake Corao, Pa. in view. Through 1511011 a paper I shall be able to k«ep in touch with social and political problems. Tho paper will'at the same time, if successful, provide an income sufficient for my pecuniary needs, and this kind of work will allow me more PRICES. The 8p«clfl Ely's Cream b It Is quickly aba Gh efl reliof at v It opens and clea. the Nasal Passage. Allays Inflammation. Heals and Protects tne Membrane Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell No Mercury. No injurious drug. Kogular size, f0 cents; family sire, $1; at Druggists or by mat : ELY BROTHERS M Warren St., New Yoi k Best Patent Flour - $4.51 Feed, all Kinds ™jght i cy Potatoes per bushel - . 5; Gr Sugar, 17 lbs for 1 c* Cheese, full cream - . 1, Citron, 2 lbs lor - - .a; Lemon Peel, 2 lbs for . a; Orange Peel, 2 lbs for . 2\ 3 pks pre'd Buckwheat a; Thorough aiast teat Ion The young women occupied rooms ou the third floor of the building in company Willi a matron. Those who si*ccoedcd in escaping did so by descending the tire esca pes. The body recovered from the ruins is supposed to be that of MIm Storms. It was burned beyond recognition. time with my family than I have been uble to eujoy for several years past. 25C. 50C, 75C, I OO Mufilers and lull dress shields, a beautiful line, 50C, I.OO, I.50, I.98 Bath robes and smoking Jackets, 398,4-98.598 Hand made leather trunks, suit cases and bags in endless varieties. Of food la eaaentlal to good health. With ont good teeth we can rot have tViroagh maetioatlon. We do everytning known to modern dentistry at moderate price* teeth extracted without pain by aid of vitalized air. Da Bop. ia 8. Main St. "I expect tu lecture occasionally, especially in college towns, where I can speak to students, but my principal work will be done with the pen or, perhaps A GREAT FINISH. should say, with the pencil. arm IMn Within Balf a Mil* of One AnotUar IB Ufa Blejola Baee. To account for the origin of the fire pussies the local board of managers, as there was no furnace in the building, the heat being piped from a boiler two blocks away. The tire started in the private room of Janitor Morris, and was discovered by Charles Gibbs, assistant janitor, who notified Morris and then ran to the fire alarm station a block away. Morris evidently lost his life while fighting the blar.e. Miss Fissell was seen on the life escape, and turned back into the burning building to save a diamond ring. The others who perished were suffocated, being unable tp find tyie fire escape. ''The paper will be t ailed The Commoner and will defend the principles set forth in the Kausas City platform. The first issue will appear iu January. 1 shall be proprietor and editor." New York, Deo, 15.—With five teams within halt a mile of one another after having ridden a distance of almoat 3,500 mllea and with every man struggling to the limit ol andnrauoe for a lead, tha last day of the six-day bloyole race promised this morning to be a great fight throogh every honr to the cloee, at midnight. Though the man were over alxty mil* I behind record time a* dawn, and •eyes? man abowed that he waa slowly falling nnder the great atraln to whio'a all litre been enbjeoted, there promisee to be •nongh exoltement to keep the big crowd •on adga throughout the day. Tha score at ■one o'clock, the 183d honr, waa aa follow--: Bikes and McFarland, 2 478 milee, 8 lap?; Fteree and McEaohern, 2,178 miles, 8 laps Slmer and Qongolotx, 2,478 miles, 1 lap; Ksaer and Byser, 2,478 miles, 8 laps; Fisher and Fredericks, 2,476 miles, 0 lap*. I've Got the Goods And will make the prioea that will fill the Zmu stockings. Berry, the Jeweler. Throughput • nearly the entire legislative day the senate in secret session discussing the Iiay  treaty. No business of importance was transacted in the brief open session except the adoption of the house resolution m\Dv;diug for a holiday recess to exfend fronj Friday, Dec. 21, to Thursday, Jan. (I. $1.98 and $2.49 Shancnvllle Desperadoes Captured. We extend a special invitation to onr many friends and patrone of Pittsion and vicinity to call and inspect onr fine atock of Xo.aa goods. We are sure you will be Wheeling, Pec. 15.—The gang of desperadoes that robbed Doersebuck's bank at Sliancsville, O., arrived at Bridgeport W ILL BUY A No. g 1 South Main 31 just before noon on the Massillon accommodation of the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling road. Two of the gang were captured after a desperate encounter with oificcrs and trainmen. Four An ideal Christmas gift, a Raglan Overcoat is the thing. Can you think of a more useful present? We have them from $13.50 to $22.00 FANCY REED ROCKER 19dl«t 54 S. Main St., Wllkesbarre* delighted and profited. Ivra, Opponents of Treaty Encoujratre^- inn  A —cmas price Encouraged by their easy triumph in the senate on Thursday, the eiemeuts in that body which have urged a radical modification of the Hay-Pauncefote cans* treaty decided yesterday to insist on still further changes in the convention before resubmitting U for British approval. The vague and academic quality of the so called i Dayiq auii-udnieyt, while attracting the votes of fhriny senators who deemed its provisions of little practical signithance or importance, excited also the distrust of ot'hor senators, who consider a complete and tinai abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty the only object now worth this country's while negotiating for. To remove this clistrusi iho Republican managers in the senate have iusfertea a clause in article 2 of the treaty which denounce* tfsfiuitely and in toto the Clayton-Bulwer coinpact and thereby leaves the United States ip a position to formulate its future policy in Cpfttfal America without reference to the joint interests (Jront Britain. In order also to remove the Vfliieelion that an appeal for general filternational consent; tp the neutralization of the catlap involved a deparQ|ro pom traditional American doctrine, that section of the treaty which provided for the submission of the agreement to other powers than the United States and Great was stricken out of the convention. titers esca|KHl, and a posse is pursuing jieui. The gang hoarded the train at Iolloway.' plfircr Melster «.r this place icurd they were ou the tram apd went o Wheeling creek and boarded the train, te found the louder in the ladies' coach. Former Price $3 50 aad $5 00 On y on sale during tnj Holiday Season. Oandiee furnished to Sanday School committee* at wholesale prices at Harter's San Francisco, Deo. 35.—Olio of the most severe storms that ever visited San Francisco broke over the city at au early hour yesterday aud raged iu fitful gusts, raiu and wind aweeping over the city with ttnnsnnl t lotrtice, accompanied "by thunder and forked lightning, a rather unusual occurrence in this city. At one time rain fell (n such torrents that many thought 9 cloudburst imminent. During tin; height of the storm several house:, were overturned by the wind, fencpj} blown down aud other damage done. One of the great receiving tanks of tho San Francisco Gas and Electric company was struck by lightning, the gas taking fire. No one waB hurt in the explosion, but the Paiik was completely demolished. During the storm this city whs entirely cut oft from telegraphic communication with the rest of the world, the Western Unfon and Postal Telegraph companies losing every Wire out of Sa» jfrnncisoo. The damage to telegraph wires fs being repaired rabidly. Only partial service is yet belug given by the companies. *to*a* In Dan Francis©#. LKMPS- Our great 10 percent, discount sale continues until July 1st, 1901. 10 percent off on all goods in our store. Boys' and gents' watchee, Boss's gold filled cases, 30 years guarantee, K'gln or Waltham movements, at Lerene'e. tf n»c desperado ;Clrcw a big gun. and a ftffht T.nce started which con-1 inued until 1 he train reached Bridge|Hirt. when other officers got 011. Two jf the gang were overpowered, but the it fs always highly important to g«tD Xmaa Deatrts. We have them. Read \ | lowing quotations: Fancy decorated ai d up-to-date Patterns Just the thing for Home reading and pleasure. They sre large and handsome, For a Void to the Head Uxative Bromo-tlnlalne Tablets. Btst Flour  Meal and Chop per 100 Ui I.C lit is jumped through lilt' windows unit R CAd llangan'a holiday advertisement in nolo their o.M'npe. llui'iuc tho tight 111011 ml wonioii wore frantic with four, and Price $1.98. SACKS & BROWN. orn and Cr Corn per i«o.... i Bran a.Dd B own Midds per too I Oats perbttihet  3 tbs (Hear Toys  j lbs Bon Bons  EXPORTS OF METALS, MD Der colnmh. It will jog your mind of jba, the srtio'e necessary for a Xmas gift. many tried to jump trout the windows while the train was in luotiou to escape the H.vlng bullets. One of the men captured had in cash, mostly bills, with several hundred pennies in a sack which has the name of the bank stamped on it. They had several bottles of nitro-' glyceric, ilyiiajuiifi partridge?, fuses and various burglar- i«Do|s. C||u. two refuse to talk or even give their names. Only during the Holiday season, Come at once and get the best selec lion. |INMC IM1 to Vain* of ■*00,000,000 Btrry's Metropolitan Leaders in Holiday Goods for Men FoIks. Washington, Dec. 15.—The exportation of minnfiotored metals daring tho year will reach $200,000,000. The figures of the treasury bare an of statistics» for ten i months ending November 1st show more than $100,000,000 worth of iron and steel and more thsn $50,000,000 worth of oop per have been exported daring ten months and these figures, conpled with those re- Sating to less important manufacturing metals, will bring the total for the year up folly $200,000,000.  Dent Abroad. Jtwelry Store, * North Main street, has a large and well kept stock on ha£*. 81 2w C.E. Howell, « lo Chocolate Creams ..... ' j lbs Mixed ' :andy HAVE JUST ARRIVED Christmas I Candies, Nuts "Slippers We quote you prices on our Staple line of Groceries; but next week will quote you prices «C the largest stock of Candies, fluts and Fruit in the city, at prices that will astonish you. (Wild*J Dinners. FURNITITRE STORE. 65 South Main St . PIttstou. 4 lbs (heap.Mixed Candy.. I D lbs English Walnuts.... J a lbs Mixed Nuts .. .,D■ a lbs Fancy Figs  Why did tho people yonje to us Isst week snd why will they come again this week C They come to ns because they are satisfied with the quality of goods we handle. Our oysters are the nicest the* we can handle. The vegetables, such as celery, sweet potatoes, lettuce, onions, turnips, etc , are fresu. We have a nice line of nuts, candies, oranges, lemvns, figs, nates and bananas for the Xmas tra2le. Connections with both telephone lines. (•old and Silver Production. Washington. Dee. IS.—The report of vou Cant be santa claus he director of the inint on the produc- lb Cal So't Sbell Almonds.. lb New Pates ...  6 qts Sugar Popcorn......  To Ben MeKlnley «o HI* Sob. Now Ilavcn, Dec. Ji».—P. SkinntT, 71 years old, of Southington, Conn., has started to Washington to beg of President McKinley to spare the life of Ufa son, Lynn Bkiuuer, u private in the For ry-third volunteers, now stationed lu the Philippines. Young Skinner has been eentenced to be shot on Christinas mornlug for uUosisgtion and neglect of duty. He fell asleep while on  us result the bolomen got a chance to tfte American forces. The aged lather, wjio is one Of tfcp Jeadiug farmers of Southington, is almost erazet} ify grW py.er tlje news. The message came from General saying tftef»: was uo hope for young Skinner. QNift young man eulUted nt ibe outbreak 01" the Spanish war and bus been in the array eter since. lion of gold and silver in the United States during the caleudar year ISiW an of clothes you'wou^ C aus tbat tie 1 shuws mily blight Variation from the approximate ligmvi givep out eqrly in the present year. The final figures are $71,- #oH.400 for cold and $32,838,700 for silver at its average commercial vqlue dur* ■ qt Cranberries  4 lbs Mince Meat -.... i doz California Sweet Orange*; PARLIAMENT CLOSES. The first of amendments-inserts the words "which Is supersede*!" niter the words "Clayton-Bui wer trcuiy" jin the first paragraph of article 2 of the treaty, making U.at paragraph read an follows: More Amendments, ills the yenr 'jho gold product was thr greatest in the history of the country, ex* tQuaen Tmurls'i Spei oh Confined to a Pew It WBiTg'g Ln7-rne avenue uD.lket. feeding that of 1808 by $0,590,400. and greater by $0,053,400 than the estimated product of 1858, the record year in iht working of the California placers. Till principal gains in ISOy over 1808 wen can R. & R. Pium Pudding.., London, Deo. IS.—Parliament was prorogued today until February. The Queen's speech consisted of the following Csentenee: "My Lords snd Gentlemen: I ttheuk yon for yonr liberal provision for Bhe expenses of the operations of my A -«ka Id Sonth Africa and China." Wor4l of 1 hankfolneM. Ideal Novelty furnaces at Ash's 28 tf Special for the Saltine wafer*, banquet wafers, battel fancy cake*, fancy candied orange peel, and citron peel, and ell kind* of flret ok EXCURSIONS. "The high contracting parties, dc&irln# to preserve ftlid maintain the general principle and neutralization published In article 8 of the Olayton-Bulwer ton ventiop, which is hereby superseded, adopt as the basis of such neutralization ill" following rules, substantially ns em- Wbed the convention between Ureal Britain anJ' cirt&jjj .other powers signed at Constantinople on Oit.-ld), fC r the fife navigation of the Huez ilsritiipt; canal." in Alaska, $2,fKM.700. dlie («• the Capi Nome district; Colorado, $2,787,500, and California, Mexico, Hot Springs,;ArkDn.u. The Ulssoari Psclflo Railway, ths Fait Hall lijute between fct. Lo»ls »nd Kanaes City, in addition to Its Colorado Short Line to Denver and Salt Lake City, az.d the hooky Mountain Home to California, also embraces in Its system the Iron Monntaln Boate, the abort Hue (0 principal Texas points—the trne Souther.) I Boule to California. For tlo season of 1900 and 1901 regalar weekly, personally ojndno'.ed and though comfortable excursions to Loe Angeles and dan Franilsco will be operated over this ruute. Personal If conducted excursions— all expenses paid—to Mefclco. Ppeclal excursion ticket* to ' The World's Sanltar- Hot Springs, Arkansas, America's ' Doe srlnter'and sjjmmer health resort. 'tnh. Th«- pilvpr product ot qutsit** for thi Xmae dinner. the United in i8flij \\.is slightly greater than iu 1808, being 54,704,001. J. T ARMSTRONG * CO., 63 Sooth Mud St, PITToTOK ounces agaipsl utinces. The average price for silver during tin- year on the J«onipDn quotations was ceuls per ounce as cot'»pn.» , Ml rents In J863. ; iv Mk the l»rt. A c-*»ui€» ««-. Ii.«c atl.c KUIH'S does not inspire rofpoct. Don't your family be sshnuiod of it* .*auta Clans Come today and lot us measure you for a suit that wil 1 I crace np your self respect. Paris j)N! J5 —Albert Charbonneu, the astronomer, c 8 to dJf'°vered *n active volcano lu* mCT ««PttoB' are marked by ,I0m 8 ,ma" erater near the crater c  foliwo In tha Moon. Washington, Ppe. 35—The newly elect ed commissioner from Porta Ufco, \Ir. K. Pegeteu, made his appearance at the capitol yesterday for the first time and was cordially welcomed by senators and representatives. lie was a delegate to the Hpanish cortQjt and spent much time at Madrid. In talking with' members pf congress he expressed satisfaction at the warm greeting given him by the president and other oflicials and with the general Porto Hleo Commissioner Welcomed. QEORQH F. BUSS. Best Pat. Hour, DDI - 54.50 Peed, all kinds, Sht 1-00 Oats, per bushel ■D • 33c Potatoes, per bnshel - 55c Onions, per bushel v - 65c Butter, Best cuamSSy lb 25c Cheese, Full Cream " 13c Gr. Sugar 17 lbs tor - 1.00 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 Mixed Nuts, per lb - - 12c The Wcond amendment strikes out ar tic'lp H W fjip treaty, reading as follows: The Santa Fe Strike. \ Topeka, ]Div 15.—No new i*viDlopmeuts have «ouie to light in tijr telegraphers' strike. The telegraplnjl have established head«piartcrs here, wall chief Offi.rrs of the Older of ltuilw:ti Telegraphirs jn charge. ami imimufri' that they will keep up tin- light tunl they shall have won; Not all the Ifllrvapliers on the division are out, but it o'llteers say that they will be nut befurfthe operations go much farther. Mr. Jhwman said last evening that the new ren were not succeeding in getting in anyfef the tutiu report* 011 time, and this isliie of the points about.which Third  d«mt Burr has been particular, in. tt extreme. No great difliculty is exper\ccd in the running of the trains on the jain line, though they rarely run just oulme. Freight '}* nor moving so rapidly is it | was. . • v No & North Main St., Opposite Water Street, Plttaton, Pa. TERMS CASH, j "The high parties will immediately upon the q( Uip 1 t J - float ions of this convention bring it to til* notice of the other powers and invite J&pm to adhere to it." Plow Works Darned m." j Pittsburg. Ps., Dec. 15.-A fire, of unknown origin, occurreu .! negle this morning, resulting in the * ! destruction of the extensive plow workb | J. FREED M*. fwotfge endeavored to have au agreement mad*.' to vote ou the treaty ami the amendments next Thursday. II.' did not succeed in this, however, as si-v- FULL. UNE OF spirit of friendliness shown toward the inland he represents. The Porto lticau people,'lie said, want to become Americans in the full sense'aft fast as possible. the A. T Stewsrt Co. The less is estimated at $40,000. oral senators wore unwilling to biml to a vote until tliey could fully cons»CW J.he question as affected by the day's developnifitfja. The matter was, therefore, left open. **m x Information to J. P. lie- Wt,t; r fas. Agt, or W. fC Hoyt, Cann.Tra A t 391 Bto«dw*y, Gen'l Eastern New York. tJD, THE WEATHER Suspected Chinamen Released, We have in stock now tfce finest assortment of Gent*', Women's. Boys' and Girls' Slippers we have ever h,sd Come and examine them before baying. - EVANS BROS. Washington, D. C., 15.—Forecast until 8 p. m. Sunday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Contluned pold tonight and 8atuidaj; fresh north to northwest winds.  Perlthed In a Snovratoriu. Malone, N. Y.. Doc. 15.- Thirty-three arrested for violating the exclusion act hate been discharged by United States Commissioner '"Paddocfc. Action was taken with the consent of tlie government officials. HOctitWf, Dec. 15.—The dead body of James M. Lebu*r.v, aged T4, of 101 Jones street, was found frtyt*# lying in tin* enow on the boulevard thr«t voiles south of Charlotte village. Mr. Leonard v.*ejaj to£l»arlotte with the Odd Fellows of this city to aJtend the exercises and witness the past KiMwU .contest held by that lodge pf Odd Fellows tit Charlotte, it is sup that after .the exefty&£3 he started to .w*ik to the city. He probably became in the heavy storm raging iCi "V; ifune, and being unable to make his '• D aoftU on State street turned up a *ttt!t to ,the,bo»»t«.vard. Here he fell h'b \ vausricm and died /rom exposure. £?L'V h.NsU l*8* Pra,ul n»a*ur of To- Suh1CIko o* rl'i- C»r 4.YyC-nr» » t 4 iilkve Its household Every family shon u - fljat bottle in It medicine chest—snd thtD .jpine Syi^ip. tboald be Dr. Wood's No* colds. reinedv for conahs . De_ SOLD A f CAWLBVB SHOE V Eftrthqunke In Mla«ourl. I'u tviler UxploHiu, Newport. B. I.. W«'. 15. An exfnsion of iibout 5»h) pounds in' smokeless Awder at tin* torpedo station Inst night  only in one grand Hash at the the of combustion. lighting »itv \A|i a vivid gliU'e There was great coiitVnation among New porters, who fenrcdjhere bad beeu u catastrophe. As it provd tlie total loss was only about $000. TheYDw dor wop in the frail structure used ir a drying rooui. and tho powder, beiil in loose state, simply went up iu n bliyf Hnrty 1 is the warning we give to those who Intend making a gift that is alwtty acceptable. Yes, you better hurry 1 Don't leave It to the laat minute. Of ooarse we'll atraln every nerve to acoommodate and give the beet satlafaotlon, but If It's possible, come early. Holiday Gtfta. .loplln,' XCO,/ Pee. 1 5.— An earthquake shock lasting nearly u piinutb was experienced in this city yesterday.. yh»» motion was from north to south and Of'u quivering nature. No damage is reported. PANNEBHKER'S STUDIO Uf.H .bo.t AU rk W8 like I. i finisbe4 i o Speelilty:: tow •** to ten days re; gardless of CIMrei*s t weather. 14 : m..,. ■ South Main raotos. :: street, PITT8TON. PENH'A. IT IMS (ONE! Ad v eat be In the GAisrrnc I. II. COM. ~~- | Toe highest bridge In the world haa . ,. been oompleted in Burmah, India, by tk I Pennsylvania Steel Co. I Our new stock of Wall Paper For the fall trade. We are selling Freight Train* Collide. HyrnJufcfr, Pec. 15.—Two freight trains collided at the junction of the Northern Central and Rome, "Watertown and Ogdensburg railroads. Traffic on UU* Jatter road is blocked. 75 North Main St., Pitts! Ion. (AT THE OLB STARS) 14 and 16 lorih Main One of these pianos will be what yon want—the Wegman, Raymond or Crown.' Guarantee any one of them. Let us put one In your home for the daughter. She won't objeot to having a piano tor a Christmas gift. We will give yon a bargain if need be. Organs are also a present that won't corns amies. We have them to anlt almost any pocketbook. ™ prepared  under GERMAN LAWS, is Excellent for All the stock of Jewelry, Watches, etc., clmtMHl from E. i '"TfeoHlofiT"has tDoen~~reC to cost, and parties looking for fine goo reasonable prices lor holldayjgifts wilf d-; to look this stock over. pnr- InCed in dt well All graaes at a rG0UT, sprains; Lameness, Rheumatism, etc. DR. RICHTeR'S Wortd-Renowne* Great Reduction. ~*•» * ■o t„ „ liver ui kidney Victims to Iftj. , women, end »H fael .ronblea, as well a* Cppetlte, poisons in thermits in low ot . beadthe b'ood, baokaohe, B». down feelinn ache and tired, listles., ran- °h,C  But there's no need to feel Ilk* . Gardner, of Idsvllle, Ind., J j " El«?ctrio Bitters are jnst the thing to* B.D. Wanton,ofThaoerviUe, Tex.. In two yean paid over $200 00 to doctors to cure a ] running aore on bit leg. Then they wanted to eot U off, kiut be cured It with one box of Bnokieu's Arnica' £aWe. Guaranteed cure for pllea. 86c a box. Sold by Stroh'a ?barmaey, West Pitta ton, and W. Ittaton. \ Fsld Dear for Bla L*gC Are unlike anything in ioa. They ware/fliot prescribed i Krauap, Germany's famauaoor.rt ph; long before anjfpjrlne was discover are almost marvelous, ao fpeedllyj oore the moOt distressing cuaes. Pi KruM's Beadaoho Capsules Iber[Drklan, 1 and they 2Zc. Paper from 7c roll up, WALTER SPRY, to Balsam of  l\v Cubebs or Injections r.«d/||»(**\| L]1 CURE IN 48 HOtASVUUyl 1EJ I the same diseases with-  out inco^enience^ A full .line of Fall and Wioi Goods, comprising Wool Ore "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. 8old by J Houck. MONEY. Goods, French Flannels, Dom Flannels, Blankets and Quill Yarns—Germantown, Spanish, Shj and. Of r man Knitting Ym Ladies', Children's and C%*' V; lerwear in fleeced lined and C wool. New Good* opened dailf^ Fitch & Williams, 14 8t Music dsalers, Bntler House Block, rn»nna without Trade Mark "iachar. low A re I«urNm«s? Lives to Dye. What one 'H4WtST 85?" sr. /NN NewYork.Aujust23r«IB97 / Or.Richtera "ANCHOR flW» A PAIN EXPELLER asa local U|LjflP application for Rheumatism WrW^ Gout.Sprains,ere. is«xc«ll* * _ (fft i1 phytttrmn out ot man] man when be doesn't care whether be llrn oi dies. It gave me new strength and qood appetite. I can now eat anything and have a new leaae on life " Only BOo at Stroh's pharmacy, Weat Pittoton, and W. 0. Prior, Plttaton. Every bottle gnaranteed.Kemp'a Balsam for the thro** T«s la cntiug more oongha, "bitls, oroop and all ♦ban any other ntborSzad ♦tie A B«iilbl« Man If tb«y Mt& wiak'-and you feM( •ndeeetly cen't tD]C rl-H in (be mofniEB  blood 1i poV"- rloh nourishing . • ,Jw*bv i 111* mik« the nerve.. J. end vitalizing ihe blood. - * rvona | and foror tr- KDog Bet, To Cum a coldlm One Ubt Wonld «»-. ttDd long*. ... colde, utbmi, broD.. throat »nd lnng tronblM, medicine. The proprietor h»» ». ■dj drngglet to give yon a sample tx. TUeSUr 3tesm Dye Works, No. 80 8. , yatxi, opposite Oliver Burke's hotel, renovates ladies' and genta' flue fabrics ocrreotly end djte leell sbsdes. Fast color* No crock. Satlalaotlon or bo charge Ladles* and gents' bats and gloves a specialty. Bring a teak job or addresa by postal osrd. Agent will oall at jour Home. W. W. Oallender, proprietor. I hare money for mortgagee In any amount Mortgages may stand for a term of years and only thn Interest be paid, or will give the privilege to mske payments on mortgage monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, aid the interest will cease Immediately on every dollar at principal tfeus repaid. This is not building araot iatlon money. X handle oply privets funds and trust fends. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All dragglets refuud the money If It falls to care. E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 25c. ( winters Write Packet and B1 llHeadk tie. ANT1ETAM «»APBR CO., Z. XUeMBTOTO.XD L- nr.  Theatrical people Gate the Sinclair their home when In the city. Now la tbe time when cronp and long trouble* prove rapidly fatal. The only harmless remedy that prodaoea lmmeaiau results la One liioote Cough Cure. It la very pleasant to take and can be relied upon to qnlekly our* oonghs, oolds and all Inna diseases. It will prevent consnoop tkas. T. J. Yates, Plttaton, and Strob's IPhaoRMv Waal ttttoton. tree to oonvlnce yon of the mult of th|« great remedy. Frio* 25o and 80j. 'reehlng eleep and completely Ww Begin taktng It toC 28c. and BOc. mi all druxgtiU or «tirou|[B Iv. M. Blektw t Co., a 15 Pearl St, Hew XukJ L 36 HIGHEST niufonia AWARDS. J Recommended by prominent Phuaicians, Whulesole and Retail R.B.Cutl Best Styles, L«t«ik ldose, Largest atock of holiday goods, at Berry's Jewelry Store. DeWUt'a Little Early Rteere an delaty little pllla, bat the? never fall to aleanM the liver, remove and invigorate the eyetem. T. J. Yatea, P'frr. 8trofe'» PharE-wy, Vrct, puuton. N*nae», 4*i4V*"OD tra uu,fJ b; Plllf. '  Q. E. BAXTER. *od Iljor Bcu»«t Bulldlog, WllkKbur* For a Colirtn the Head aMU-iuinlH Tablet