Pittston Gazette

              ' t ■ v- r Try an jraTin the Gazette. There j 0 Is no more effective mettium of reach- j # ing the 30,000 men, women and chil- f a dren in thia community. J pife m rx Do you wanf all the newi ofyUP I OWJ town 1 Th»n •ubacribe for th« £ Gazette. The only newspaper In tho £ city. TWO OKKTS .1 1 Of COo A MONTH. UfiLY I, FIFTY-FIRST YFAR J weekly established isco. * 1MIJA ACA" 1 DAILY ESTABLISHED BY THKO. HART 1883. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY EVENlNQ, JUNE 8, 1901. p STONE APPROVES TROLLEY BILLS. SHERIFF 8AVE8 SE&RO. ■hoots Three Would b. m BOBBER KILLS HIMSELF j REPUBLICAN CONVENTION CALL. 5 hi wl Tal ULTIMATUM TO CUBA. JUST.HOLDING HER OWN. HIS OFFER REJECTED. Headquarter* of the Republican Com mlttee of Luzorne County, Wllkesbarre, June 8, 1901. Mra. MffKlnloy'* I'hyalelana Report Her Condition Unchanged. Georgia. Only One of the Gang Contention Must Accept the Washington, June 8.—Dr. Rixey made this statement as he left the White House at 10:30 o'clock last night: Lawson Would Charter lode* Carrollton, Ga., June 8.—Defying a mob of 300 white men, Sheriff Merrill protected the life of an accused negro murderer named Williams, although he had to kill one of the attacking party and wound two others before the mob withdrew. He wired for help, and Governor Candler at once ordered a company of militia to be sent here to assist the special deputies the sheriff had sworn in. A proclamation Issued by the governor ordering the mob to disperse was read from the courthouse steps. ,-h t Is Left. Notice is hereby given to the Republican voters that the primary elections will be held at the usual.polling places in each election district of the county, Saturday afternoon, June 29th, 1901, between the 4 and 7 o'clock p. m„ to nominate *one candidate for each of the following offices: Piatt Amendment. pendence to Committee. DELEGATES A00U8ED OF DUPLICITY "Mrs.' McKiuley Is now resting comfortably. Iler condition shows no change as compared with the situation announced In this morning's bulletin. She has not lost any ground, nor, on the other hand, has there been any perceptible Improvement. She is just the same as when we saw her this morning."NEW YORK YAOHT OLUB REFUSES ,H5-. GM8 TWENTY-ONE TEAM. Otic Bank Bnrglar Was Killed In Trying to the Second Da* hen Hla Bralna Ont In Jail After Being Sentenced. 100 Charters Asked For. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Plaiting Commliilonari Are Cfe«r|«d With Mlarcpreaentlng Attitude of Oar Government and With Making Public a Confidential Document. Commodore Ledymrd Informs Boaton Ynchtaman That Correapondence la Cloaad—Said to Ktre Mia- New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S Jordan & Co., stock broken*, room 30, Miner* Bank Building. Washington, June 8.—As a result of the cabinet meeting, in which the Cuban delegates who recently visited this country were accused of a breach of faith if not actual duplicity in connection with the Piatt amendment, a virtual ultimatum, it is understood, was ordered sent to the island. In it the Cubans are told that the United States will not permit the establishment of an Independent government in Cuba uutll the Piatt amendment Is adopted without any qualifications. New York, June 8.—The Independence incident, so far as the New York Yacht club is concerned, is closed, and unless Thomas W. Lawson changes his mind very soon and conforms to the rules of the club or has other plans for his yacht, to quote his own words, "the reason for Independence no longer exists."eonatmad Committae'a Lettara. Toronto, June 8.—Of the three men, Fred Lee It Ice, Thomas J on ok and Frank Rutlcdge, extradited from Chicago to stand trial for the robbery of a bank in Aurora, Out., Rice is the only living survivor of the trio to serve out the 21 years' imprisonment to which he was sentenced yesterday morning:. Two tragedies have put Jones and Rutledge beyond the reach of the law. Jones died from bullet wounds received in a desperate attempt to escajH? from the ottleers who were transferring the prisoners from the courthouse to the jail last Tuesday, and ltutledge committed suicide yesterday by jumping from the gallery in the jail to the stone court 1(0 feet below.The following persons have registered according to the party rules: New York, Jane 8, 1D01. Open. Clot - 67* 80* !C*** 103* 81fc 80 50* 50 50 48* Dr. Rlxey, when asked regarding the result of the microscopic examination of the patient's blood, said he had nothing to say on the subject and that if anything waB given out It would be after a consultation of the three physicians. He said there had been no unfavorable developments during the day. Some apprehension has been felt as to the possible unfavorable effect of the warm weather, but a heavy rain fell and brought lower temperature,, and much satisfaction was expressed at the White House at the temporary relief. Mra. McKlnley ordinarily suffers little from the heat of the summer at Washington, but the possible effect of It at this time. In view of her low vitality and the necessity for guarding against anything In the nature of a sinking spell or a drain upon her strength, caused some anxiety. Judge—None registered. —Jonathan R. Davis, Kingston; Solomon Deeble, Avoca. In spite of the b the season our sale Waists has been aln and the season scar course tbere is jr re many in fact. Atchison. «  Atchison pref  Brooklyn Traction.. Chea. & Ohio  U. 8. Steel  U. S. Steel pref  Han. El  Mo. Pa  Peo. Gas  Ool. Iron A Fuel .. .. 8 j. Pacific  Nor. Pac  Nor. Pac. pref  o. * w.:. .... Penn  Beading  Beading pref  Tenn.C, & I  Leather  clubber ,.. Union Pacific  CJnion Pacific pref.. Wah**h pref  Western uulen  Williams, the negro, was to have been banged yesterday for the alleged murder of Otis Ward, but the execution was postponed owing to an appeal having been made. This was the cause of the mob's action. ASHAM0KIN i\ MINE ABLAZE. Recorder—J. G. Harvey, Hazleton; L. P. Holcomb, West PittBton; Harry Jones, Wilkesbarre. • # D11914 110* ■ 115* .101 , 50* 118* 117* 115* 101 58% 1st. One the ooattti his srood/l: The last letter In the voluminous correspondence was sent to Mr. Lawson, yesterday. It was signed by Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard, chairman of the challenge committee. Commodore Ledyurd said plainly that there seemed to be a settled purpose on Mr. Lawson's part to misunderstand the position of the committee and that as further discussion can serve no purpose the committee declines to discuss the subject further. In this letter Mr. Lawson was tolf) that if a member of the| New York tacht club notifies the sec-j refary that lie has chartered or accepted a transfer of tfie Independence that member can enter the yacht In such events as she Is qualified to enter. They broke Into the jail, and directly In front of their object's cell they found Sheriff Merrill, pistol In band. He ordered them back and then opened Are. The shots were returned, one bullet passing through the official's hat. Finally they retired, defeated, taking with them their injured. Daniel Bennett, one of the mob, was killed; Thomas Smith was badly wounded, and an unknown mau was also hurt. County Controller—Arthur E. Dick,, Hazleton; William Danes, Hazleton; | Joseph D. Lloyd, Wyoming; Abednego Reese, Maltby. Troops to Remain In Cuba Till Piatt Amendment Is Adopted. 3rd. {They are m .'very body 1b deUflfh made on the pocket] good things this Mao day we find: 5 Dor. White Lawi lar, regular fl.flv qua 9 Doz. Percale, aai new style ruW a Si , 7 Dec. Cham bray made to jjtall for $1. 8 Dos. Fine White 1 or collar vHD hand! latest ntylo (Ask to 0 price $1.80. IT ALWAYS PA ..15194 IN'* .. 40* 40 .. 78* 78 . . 60* 58* .. 14* 14 .. 30 30 Secretary Root of the war depart-1 ment brought to the cabinet meeting a number of telegrams which he had received from Governor General Wood and which describe the status of affairs in Cuba since the action of the constitutional convention on the amendment. The telegrams were not altogether reassuring, but one of them, which came late last nlglit, Indicated that when the Coroner—J. P. Biehl, Plymouth; Eugene S. Hayes, Wyoming; C. E. Moore Alden Station; Edwin W. Meixell Wilkesbarre. ... 10894 107 ... B0 Mi ... 43J4 AM .. V4* 04 County Surveyor—Nathaniel B. Ratter, Wilkesbarre; H. S. Smith, Wilkesr barrre, approved the Focht-Emery trolley bills Harrlsburg, June 8.—Governor Stone The first tragedy which startled the citizens of this city wsts tin- darinv attempt niude by the three prisoners t« escape from the constables on Tuesday night. While the carriage containing Rice, JOnes and Itutledge and two con stables was proceeding from the court house to the jail ail accomplice threw three revolvers through the cab win dow. The desperadoes evidently wen expecting outside help, for they acteC: promptly. Kecurlug possession of tin revolvers, the three men opened lire upon the constables. shortly after midnight and tbey were . v,£ filed in the State department about 11 o'clock this morning. Jt 1b said that jjp;" j'- V 100 applications (or charters under the j£i.t , .Jiew acts have been filed with the See'?*"■ ■ j % ■, rftarr afcthe Commonwealth. . PRESIDENT'S BODY GUARD ILL. p ■" DeUdlv# rtitir Contracted Pneumonla an the Western Trip. [• , " ; Jyne 8.—Qeorge Fos- KhTj '.twt operative, who r . . . acted as President McKlnley'a personal body guard dtiring the recent Westy-~. , serlodkly It ol pneumonia . ~sg-' contracted has ac •. v; . isompanled tljfc every trip - the latter baa cetere J thp White Houae,"V«iWp«  -,T-',"!a-t)on» has been tie mgabrik wintthe -C• rarest dent ftoaldiiQfi.Wjpa9 »' ' . , cranks,■'(tho imagined Cbey baa grudges . ■(Bloat the oilier execvtlye. the cuban "Order. _C-»D San Francisco. June H.—At 11m* convention of tlu» railroad coliiinissluner* B. C. Wllborn of North Carolina read the report from the eoiuuiittee on unlforin clnsslrt»ntion of freight. Tlu» report suggests that congress be asked to empower the Interstate commerce commission to establish a uniform classification of freight in Interstate business.Want I'nlform l'r«'l*bt I'IiimIiik. Much apprehension was felt for the night, and the sheriff and,,county officials, after a consultation, decided to take the prisoner out of the county for safe keeping. Delegate to State Convention—Owen D. 62 Lincoln street, Wilkesbarre, First Legislative District; W. H. McCartney, Wilkesbarre, First Legislative District; John W. Evans, Sap lem Township, Second Legislative Dis-j trict; O. C. Foster, West Pittston, Sac-j ond Legislative District; B. L. RU^fj Piatt amendment again Is brought up in the constitutioual oouventlon there will be a bare majority lu favor of adopting It without alteration or reservation.The complaint from which Mrs. Mc- Klnley suffered In Sau Francisco Is not entirely checked, but It Is said to be under better control now. Despite some reports to the contrary, it Is stated emphatically at the White House that Mrs. McKlnley has not grown any worse. The Atlanta militia, under command of Major Barker, arrived about U o'clock and one hour later escorted the negro antl the sheriff to the train, which was soon speeding southward for Atlanta. iff, sy This Is an opinion expressed by General Wood to the secretary of war after discussing the matter repeatedly with The correspondence was given out at the clubhouse last night by Secretary J. y. S. Oddie. It Includes all the letters that have passed between Mr. Lawson and the committee 011 the cup challenge since the last lot was published to the close of the Incident. With one of Mr. Lnwson's letters Is a copy of a charter which he had had drawn and by which instrument he Intended to charter the Independence to the challenge com ml Wee. He also sent an opinion which had been given to hliu by his attorneys, lint which was unsigned. These were sent to the committee in spite of the fact that Commodore Ledyard had told him in a letter that the committee did not wish to see the form of charter that he proposed to make. the leaders In the constitutional convention. It Is said that as supplemental reports are received Ly the government officers the action of the Cubans relative to the Piatt amendment is less to line with what the government hVd been led to expect than was supposed. No attention is being paid to what was said In discussion of the amendment, but a careful analysis has been made of The president saw no callers last evening. At 4 o'clock he went out unaccompanied on the customary drive, but returned very suddenly after being out less than 20 minutes. The County Convention will be at tlie B. I. A. hall, Wllkesbarre, Ashley, Sixth Legislative District. Cleveland. June 8.--Horace Porter Pell, the young actor who shot himself Thursday at his apartments in the Wyandotte apartment house, has diet! !n the Huron Street hospital. The young man did not regain consciousness and expired without having told the reason for his act. — Actor Horner I'ell Dead. COLOMBIAN PACKAGE FOUND Deaperate Attempt to Kwciipe, Supposed Revolutionary Document* Had Been Mlalald. County Constable Boyd was shot and killed. The officers returned the tire, and Jones was wounded in the groin and arm. He died at the hospital. A street car conductor, whose car the bur glars attempted to board, struck Rutledge over the head with a piece of iron, knocking him senseless, Rice surrendered. Rice and ltutledge were sentenced to 21 years* Imprisonment .In Kingston penitentiary for robbing the Aurora bank. which time the return judges are July 2d, 1901, at 10 o'cfdck a. m., Sau Juan, Porto Rico, June 8.—The steamer Philadelphia has arrived here, and the missing package Intended for General Urlbe-Urlbe, the • Colombian leader, now in New York city, was found in the room formerly occupied by Louis Moret Munoz, u relative of the former president of the Federal party. pected to be present and present the return, containing the entire vole polled for each candidate in their district.STAKE FOR CHARITY. Pnrae That Cap and Bella Won Goes OPEN-AIR CONCERT. the action of the convention, and It is not pleasing to the administration, wltfch insists on a complete surrender by the Cubans. New York, Juue 8.—Immediately after the news reached New York that the Oaks, one of the classic events of the) English turf, had been won by the American Ally Cap and Bells announcement was made by Mr. James R. Keene, owner of the victor, that the amount of the stakes would be distributed among institutions of charity in this country and in England. A cablegram to that effect was sent by Mr. Keene to his son, Fox hall P. Keene, who was Instructed to divide one-half of the stakes among the hospitals of London. to the Poor. According to the rules, each district will elect, at the coming primaries, a Judge of primary election, and two Inspectors of primary election, to serve for the ensuing year. SCREKN DOORS— Programme to be Rendered by tlis Leek Cornet Band, Monday Evening. Moret Munoz, as cabled on June 4, was arrested on that day on his arrival here on the United States transport McClellan from New York and was placed under detention In the home of the chief of police owing to his failure to deliver the package referred to, the value of which he was not aware of. The package was found sealed and Intact and addressed to Abel Mourllla. The Leek Cornet Band will entertain the public with an open-air concert at the Eagle Hotel, next Monday evening, when the following programme will be rendered: March, 'Coon, Coon, Coon," C. Engle; medley '£!am Bang," H. Alberta; selection •'Holy City," Stephen Adams; waltz Bedding of the Winds," John T. Hall; march; '"Tale of the Kangaroo," Gustar Gvder; opera selection, "Ameer," Victor rferbert; medley, "Echoes from tfie City," L. O. DeWltt; march •*8ratil»qt," T. B. Brook. Cnbaaa Aocnacd of Daplloltx. After listening to a long statement from the secretary of war, supplemented by statements from the president himself, the members of the cabinet decided that the Cuban delegates who came to Washington recently have lDeen guilty of a gross breach of etiquette, If not positive duplicity. bawrmr m*coaeeptloa. The second tntgeily occurred yesterday afternoon. Rutledge was being taken, with another prisoner, in charge of one of the jail guards to dluner alrout S o'clock. Suddenly he made a dash and, springing up the stairway, mounted to the gallery running around inside of the Jail :UD feet from the floor, ('limbing over the railing, Rutledge Jumped. lie fell headforemost on the stone floor, fracturing his skull. He was immediately taken to the hos pltal, where he died at 5 o'clock with- P. W. WHEATON, County Chairman. Attest: W. J. PARRY, Secretary. In the lawyers' letter there Is a clause which says: "The committee has In Its later correspondence said nothing regarding a dartre to control your l»oat during the trial races, as distinguished from the match or cup races, apparently recognizing the Incongruity If not of askiug to control your boat while in competition with their own." - t.Troops Will . Not bo Withdrawn UlMJI Piatt Amendment ia Adopted.  Washington, Juno 8.—AJI a result CJT (the cabinet meeting yesterday inatnie- Itpns were cabled this mornbpg -•*D Governor General Wood directing him to convey to the members of the Cuban Constitutional Convention tho positive announcement ffojpvPresidetft Mp- Klnley himself th*t ho wiU Oot bo able to withdraw tho  until the Piatt amendment is adopted as it stands. IN PHILADELPHIA. Pittstonian Takes Unto Himself a Quaker City Jay A. Thomas and j metz were united in In the conference which the delegates had With Mr. Hoot they tried re- It is believed the package contains valuable Colombian revolutionary documents, besides currency. Munoz received the package In Caracas to deliver to General ITrlbe-tlrlbe, but unintentionally left It In his stateroom Instead of delivering It to the person to whom It was addressed. Munoz now probably will be released. It was fully expected by Mr. Keene that his splendid Ally would win the Omks, and more than two months ago he predicted the victory. Racing with him Is a pastime and not a matter of business. His thoroughbreds are raced for the satisfaction that comes to a trne sportsman In winning, and If any betting Is done it Is generally by some one other than the owner. peatedly to have the secretary of wat commit himself to a written Interpretation of the Piatt amendment. This, he declares, he refused to do. Willie the relations between Mr. Hoot and the Cuban delegates were always most cordial, the delegates expressed regret repeatedly at the secretary's refusal to give them any written acknowledgment of their having accomplished their mission while In the United States. These lawyers overlooked a sentence In one of Mr. own letters, dated Boston, May 25. which reads: "Your letter of yesterday.' with the assurance that my boat can take part in the trial races ami, if .selected, may defend the cup, was received this morning."needay evening lfr Church of C■ Philadelphia' elating. The How's Thisl Far over 30 uears Thomas, it tonian.beini We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh Care. _ , ■ BASEBALL Dr. RICHTER'S World-Renowned Union In thlBiclty. He la also crcelegraph operator an J holds a good position under the Western Union Co. In the Quaker City. His bride Is a most amiable young lady. Shy *"*■ ■» visitor in this city and has become acquainted with many of our people. Miss Ellen McKusker was bridesmaid and Edward McKusker best man. The bride wore a gown of white Persian lawn and carried a bouquet ot roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at the newly-Iurnlshed home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. 2631 Hollywood street, where several hours were JoyoyBly spent by the wedding party and alarge company ot. friends. The bride received ma&y Wautlful gifts. Mr. "Lawson was told plainly that If he wIsIumI to take part In all the races in which the Constitution and Columbia entered he must transfer the Independence to &9me member of the club, but that HT'he chartered his yacht to some member or memlDers he could lake part in the runs of the cruise of the club and the challenge committee Results of Yesterdar'* Camea In tb# Different Leagnea. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At Pittsburg— R. H. W. Brooklyn.. 202000 0 0 0 0 0- 4 7 8 Pittsburg.. 002000 0 2001-5 11 5 Batteries— Donovan and Farrell; Cheubro, Tannehill and Zininur. At Cincinnati— R- H. New York. 0000020000-2 5 9 Cincinnati. 2 000000 0 0 1— S 7 2 Batteriea—Doheny and Bowerman; Newton and Bergen. At St. Louis— R. »• Philadelphia. 200002000-4 8 6 Chicago ....00001 023 *— 0 10 1 Batteries—Duggleaby and Douglass; Menefee and Kling. At Chicago— R- H. ■. Boaton 000001 00 2— 3 8 3 St. Louis.... 10111004 •-8 V 1 Batteries—Nichols and Kittredge; Powell and Byan. "Anchor" Pain Expeller MM. BOTHA IN ENQLXND. !•'  F. J. CHKHBT * CO., .Prop.., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, kftve known F. J. Cheney for t£«' lut lOr years, and believe perfaetly «on*taldy, D11 bualneae tranaae«®i»»ablejo owt aay odiHaRilfcWOttrlftffl. At last, at their urgent solicitation, the secretary allowed them to take a copy of a letter which had been pre rjuu-e4 by Mr. Piatt, the author of the much discussed amendment. This letter was addressed to the secretary of war, and liefore supplying the Cubans with a copy of it the secretary aajw. And so Willie Mr. Keepe asserts that he was establishing no precedent In permitting the poor and unfortunate to share In the sweets of yesterday's victory It Is undersstood that he intends to make other and similar contribution! Ill case Ills horses are successful In England In the future. The amount mrmi to-»e-dii'liinil J» -about }!I!2,UU0. "• and a Landed at Southampton today and Want direct to London. Southampton, June 8.—Mrs. Botha, wife the Boer commandant general,'arrived here today aboard the steamship Duneegan Castle. Mr3. Botha was accompanied by her young aons She refused to see any interviewers. She waB met by two unknown Dutchmen, who accompanied bar to London. GARDEN AN$H At low.' W * Truax, Whpleaale DruggUts, Toledo, O. *- Waldlnt, Klnn.n ft (tarrln, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0- " has proven to be tha Beat thtw la for ■ uwild Invite the member to whom the yacht was chartered to take pnrt In the trial races which are to bo sailed after the cruise for the purpose of selecting a cup defender to meet the Shamrock II. Rheumatism, .Gout, Neuralgia,etc. VARIOUS Rheumatic Complaints. Only 250. and 50o. at all druggist* Hall's Catarrh .Cora taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucnona surface, of the ayetetp. l*rlce 7Bc. per bottle. Bold -bf all draftfcw. Teatlmoplala free. J lull's Family Ptlisjare the beat. there was a definite understanding that the communication was of a confidential nature and was to be used only as a matter of reference by the delegates after their return to Cuba. Lexington, Ivy., June 8.—The Ooti cooper shop burned, and the fire com-' municated to other buildings so rapid-1 ly that it was feared for some time thati the city would be laid in ashes. The fire was beyond control front 2 to 4 p. hi. Twenty-three houses, -meetly tenements, were, totally destroyed, with; their contents. The loss approximates1 Bad Fire In Lalutn, Ky. Evans 45 South The breach of good faith on the part of the delegates, as viewed by the ad-1 ministration, lies In their ultimate ac- Paul Injury In Gasoline Explosion. or through SHAMOKIN MINE ON FlREi T Tart ford. June 8.-An explosion of n olhie occurred In the factory of the Friiiildln Electric company, situated In ir ot 133 Sheldon street, injured one man fatally, another seriously and did damage direct and incidental of about $8,1)00 to the building and adjacent structures. Two girls employed at the factory were badly cut by falling glass. The victims were Buruess Moyer, an electrician, who was terribly burned and died at the hospital last night, and John Warring, president of the company, seriously burned about the head. F. !d- Richtir I Co. 215 Pearl Street, Serious Blaze In the Luna Fldler: Remaining UULUlUr ■» office, Plttston, J?av fC» the week ending Juna 8, 19JH f * tlon In giving publicity to this letter and In attempting to embody In the act of their convention alleged Interpreta- STANDING! OF THE CLUBS. PRIDE 11 GOODS Caused by «■ Boeder Explosion. $80,000. Only about one-third of the proiDerty was insured. St. Joseph hospital was at one time threatened. The citizens rushed in great numbers to Fescue the inmates, but their services were not needed, as the Are department cut off communication of the flames with the hospital. Paris, Georgetown and Versailles were called on for aid, and all held their departments In readiness, but they were not needed. w. l. P.C. New York... 18 11 .8-21 St. Louif. Cincinnati.. 19 14 .570 Brooklyn. Pittsburg... 21 16 . 667 Boston... Phila'phia.. 19 17 .514 Chicago.. W. L. P.C. . 18 19 .486 16 18 .470 . 12 18 .433 . 14 24 .368 New York, Belts, and lots of them, at Corcoran Bros., N. Main St Shamokln, Pa, June /*.—A serious Are la burning tn*ti«;Iilke Hdler mine of the Mineral t&kfrny. An explosion !af'pq*der occurred In a breast in No. 1 slope, setting Are to coal and timber*.,.Large forces of men are endeavoring to extinguish the flames. Antony Botinuji, P. Pzhawolcz, J. B Castleman, Aiek. Dargls, D. C. Davis Ernest Drew, Majd Dxlenlda, Alvah Evans, Chas. Evans, Frank Keating, Jozsef Kiss, V. Leane, Wm. Laclcutus Mrs. K. J. Peterson, Edwin Scott, Jos Slawinski, J. J. Seymour, S. Szymakow, J. Szynlkus, W. H. Thomas, Mitro Uncenzo, A. S. Wilson (M. D.), Chauucey White, J. H. WilliamB, S. Zowokyer, Flziano Zombon. Ions from Mr. Piatt ami .Mr. Root, The feeling over the matter in administration circles is Intensified by ihe statement from Secretary Root that the AMERICAN LEAGUE At Baltimore—Cleveland, 9; Baltimore, 10. At Boaton—Milwaukee, 2; Boston, 4. At YVaahington—Chicago, 15; Washington, 4. Armstrong's "The doctor® told me my cough vu In* curable. One Minute Cough Cure made me a well man." Norrls Silver, North Stratford, N. H. Because you've not found relief from a stubborn cough, don't despair. One Minute Cough Cure has cured thousands, and It will cure you. Safe and sure. T. J. Yates, Plttston, Stroh'a Pharmacy, West iittston. We Guarsnl Everything iterpretatlons which were credited to "PRIDE 01 him were in some instances not a part of his conversation with the Cubans and In any event were distinctly understood as not altering I11 the slightest degree the absolute terms of the Piatt amendment. Very Best Hi EASTERN LEAQUE. At Providence—Providence, 6; Montreal; 7. At Worcester—Worcester, 6; Rochester, 2. —^Pff/CES. PEAS, per ou CORN, per osn BEETS, per o*n PUMPKIN,per CORN STARCH SALABATUS, I BAKING POWl TROOP TRAIN8 COLLIDE. Letter to General Wood. A Cowboy Battle, Opelousas, 1.41.,-Jhine 8.—A terrific cyclone pnssed across the extreme northwestern corner of this town and almost completely demolished the extensive buildings of the San Landry cotton oil mill, killed a white boy aged 14 named Albert (Jautreaux and seriously Injured John Zoder, a young white man, both of whom were employed there; completely demolished the residences of W. B. Lewis, Willie Lewis and Ben Melancon and damaged a portion of,,the office •building of the Opelousas Ice and Bottling works. The path of the cyclone was only about 400 feet wide. Cyclone la Louisiana, Best Flour. $4.60 Nine Soldiers Killed and Five Injured in South Africa. Persons calling for above letters will please say "advertised." Wm. Job. Peck, Acting P. M. At the close of the cabinet meeting It was understood that Mr. Root had been instructed to send another "letter" to Governor General Wood, but none of the members of tile cabinet would say for publication what the letter was to contain. It Is understood from other sources, however, that Governor Wood is to be told of tile feeling In the cabinet And that there is less of a dlsposltion to temporize with the Cubans than before. He must Insist upon absolute and unqualified conformity to the Piatt amendment by the .constitutional convention.Detroit, June 8—A special to The Tribune from St. Joseph, Mich., says that the tribe of Pottawatomie Indians living in Van Buren county held a secret powwow at Hartford to listen to a report of scouts sent to Chicago.! By a unanimous vote the tribe decided to sail for Chicago June 22 under the leadership of Chief Isaac Qulgno, the youugest and most daring full blooded Indian of the tribe. Chief Charles Pokagon, son of the late Simon Pokagon, was deposed, together with his counsel of seven advisers, because of their lukewarm attitude. The Pottawatomles purpose to invest the lake front of Chicago and then proceed to prove their Claims to their land, which they be lleve will be sustained. Indiana to Invade Ckleago, Piedmont, Wy., June 8—Meager reports have been received of a shooting affray about 20 miles east. Several ranchmen and cowboys are said to have entered the camp of some sheep herders and ordered tlieui out of the country. The herders resolved not to comply with the demand and were tired upon by the ranchers. One of the herders was wounded In the arm and leg aud one In the foot. The attacking party shot all the horses, killed several head of sheep aud burned the wagons. The ranchmen and cowboys are under arrest. Oats, per bushel  Oats, 15 bushel lots.. Hay, per 100.... Best Butter  No. i Broom Feed, all kinds 1.10 'Tlsn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thomas* Eclectrlc Oil In the house. Never can tell what moment an accident Is going to hap*»*~ fntarla, June 8.—In a collision of two troop trains atDelhoort Station ten miles north of here, today, ninD, troopers were killed and five injure1 CHILDREN'S WEAR. PRIDE OF BAKU For Rent and. For Sale. IS jQ8t88KOC 1* put up eep exactly the every can, s THE WEATHER. Several stores left over at very low rents, also several dwellings with modern improvements, and also several houses at medium and low rents In Plttston and West Plttston. Buyers will find some at bargains. i cans fine Peaches 3 cans Corn.... Washable, in the various shades, fast colors, very nobby, new styles, also for youths and men. perfect sat Baking Pc want It the vD* Washington. June 8.—Forecast until 8 p- m» Sunday, for EaBtern Pennsyl vanla: Pair tonight and Sunday. i dozen Canned Corn.. 3 lbs Evap. Peaches. SEE OUR DI8P1 4 lbs Prunes 86 .Lion Coffee 12D4 Arbuckle Coffee .12X Fresh eggs, doz .16 ' We have a fine new stock of specially selected Gents' Furnishings for June Sales. Prices defy all competition. SHELLEVi The Kavy Recla»«l®ed, O. B. Thompson. Agt Washington. June 8.—The president lias signed an order reclassifying lb. vessels of the navy according to tlieii tonnage to take the place of the oh! classification used based on the nuiubei of guns carried. Under the new systen there will be four classes, as follows First rate, men-of-war of 8.000 ton: anil over; second rate, men-of-war 01 4,000 tons and under 8.000 tous am auxiliary vessels of 0,000 tons und ovei except colliers, hospital ships and vtliei vessels used for special purposes; thin rate, men-of-war from 1,000 to 4,00i tpns and auxiliary vessels from 1,000 tC #,000 tons and colliers, refrlgerato ■hips, hospital ships, etc., of 4,000 ton and over; fourth rate, all other vessels. 8peclal -for Saturday. The general will be told to make it clear to the Cuban leaders that the United States will withdraw Its troops and permit the establishment of an Independent government only after such action Is taken and satisfactory assurances are given that it Is irrevocably understood. Brazilian* at the White House. Springfield, Mass.. June 8.—Former Alderman Thomas J. Dillon of Clilcopee has been summoned to appear In the Chicopee police court to answer to a charge of attempted bribery. It is alleged that Dillon tried to secure $3,000 from Thomas W. McCarthy, an applicant for a liquor license in Chicopee, with which to bribe Patrick P. Murphy, a member of the board of license -commissioners of that city. Apenaed of Attempted Bribery, We Tomorrow will be Bicycle Day at the Lester Shoe Store. All Bicycle Shoei will be sold at $1.49 and fl.69. Washington, June 8. -A number of officers of the Brazilian navy in full uniform and accompanied by the Braslllan minister. Mr. Assis-Brasll, called at the White House and hud a pleasant talk with the president. Later they called on Secretary Long at the navy department and on the other cabinet officers. They also visited the navy yard and went to Blount Vernon. Call and be convinced. For the money, you cannot get such bargains in thg eity of Pittston. R.B Notice. Fly Wheel Bursts and Kills, J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO., The accounts of the William J j Walsh estate have been placed in my hands for collection. All persons Indebted to estate aforesaid, will please all at my office, settle promptly and save cOBtB. THOMAS ENGLISH, Charleston, June 8.—A fly wlieel at the power house of the Charleston Consolidated Railway, Gas and Electric Light company, 10 feet In diameter and weighing 18 tons, broke Into .a myriad of fragments. Oue piece, five feet long and weighing about a ton, struck a shanty 350 feet from the power house and killed Lydla Bonneau, a negro woman. Her husband. In the same bed, was untouched. 68 South mud St.. PITT8TON. UOOD8 DELIVERED PROMPTLY. AT H. GREENWOOD'S, Pretty suiq tive Price SaC Based upon the last telegram received from Attorney General Wood tlint the conservatives In the constitutional convention can obtain a majority for the acceptance of the Piatt amendment, the administration believes that the Cuban situation will be satisfactorily adjusted. 7iD4s store Tarietjr of Pi + + + + + Above Them All. § 78 NORTH MAIN STREET. Independence'!! Mail Damaged. pLIMHSOin PRICES summer, consii Alderman. 00 N. Main St., Plttston, Pa. 6t3 Boston, June 8.—The Independence will not go out for another Ball today, as planned, because very late yesterday afternoon It was found tliot a metal baud on tbe mast was cracked. Tbe crack probably was made wben tbe boom gibed over In Thursday's spin. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Figured Dim! lJei si an Strij The Klondike sprlug clean up of gold Is estimated at $15,000,000. —arWest Pittston ! An endless T« Something spC sets, Short Co] Long Corsets. Stove and Chestnut Coal. Attorney General Knox explained to the cabinet the difficulties which may ba met in giving civil government to the Filipinos on July 1 and of the legal tangles which the administration must avoid. There was nothing In what the attorney general said to alter the decision to begin civil government in the islands under the president's military power. The Taft commission will continue Its work of employing civil officials 1u the various municipalities and as rapidly as possible turning over the management of local affairs to them. By unanimous vote the American Medical association has adopted a report Indorsing the movement for tbe re-establlsbment of the army post canteen. ', Allece* tmfgglrr .Seised. i 2,000 lbs., $2.20; 2,240 lbs., $2.40. Pea coal, 2,000 lbs., $1.80; 2,240 lbs., $2.00. Stove and chestnut coal delivered In West Pittaton in two ton loads for B0 centa a ton. W. H. HOLMES, Ju4w2 North Main St Des Moines, June S.—Tbe Republican primaries In Madison county resulted in a victory for Minister Conger over A. B. Cummlus of Des Moines, tbe only candidates for governor ou tbe ticket voted. Madison Is In tbe Seventh district, the home of both candidates. Tbe returns are incomplete, but Couger has • sufficient lead to Insure blni tbe county. Madison Is tbe first tounty to go for Conger. Victory For Conger, Feed, all kinds, Best patent 17 lbs granulated fBQI Fresh eggs - -m Best dairy butter Long Hay, cwt - «j Best table syrup, gall Fancy N. O. molasses San Juan, Porto Rico, June 8.—Th. achooner Let Me Pass, the property oi a resident of the island of Vieques, of! tbe east coast of Porto Rico, has beei. seized, and two merchants have beei arrested on the charge of smuggling liquors and provisions from St. Thorn as. Some counterfeit silver currency iD In circulation here. The exports foi May totaled $1,175,502, and the duties jon imports aggregated $60,428. Gloves, Ladies' iery and Handker Bicycle Reoord Broken, Andrew Carnegie has signed a deed transferring $10,000,000 In 5 per cent steel trust bonds to trustees for the benefit of tbe universities of Scotland. The amount becomes Immediately available. The next Installment of Interest can be used for tbe October term. Sail Lake City, June 8.—In a mile competition bicycle race on tbe eight lap track at the Salt palace Ivor Lawson of Chicago made tbe distance In lm. 65 4-58. This establishes a new world's record for the dlatance la a competition rsca. Allover Lace la afl pretty designs. 1 1 We make a djjecli Waist Material. ;'s,,' Man'a Low Bhoea. In this line we have the best. Lester Shoe Store. .60 R. B. Miners' Shoes at 89c. and 98c. Only a few pairs left at the Lester Shoe Store, Broad and Main streets. IN80MNIA Dyspeptic! cannot be long-lived because to live require* nourishment. Food Is not nourishing until It Is digested. A disordered stomach cannot digest food, it mast have assistance. Kodol Dyspspsls Cqre digests all kinds of food without aid from the stomach, allowing It to rest and. rsgata lts natural functions. Its elements aie exactly the same as the natural digestive fluids, ahd It simply can't help but do you good. V. J. Yates, Pitts too, atroh's Pharmacy. West Pltfon.  Glorious ewa «}* That's what they say about our stock ofH* . *####WALLRArERS.  New Patterns Received Daily. • X The Veny Latest Conceits. V Prices Way Below the Average. «§* Pletare Framing a Specialty.  » The Wetherill White LeadB aud Oilsgt* stand the weather. 4D T. a IcW.S. BARRETT, «f» NORTH MAIN ST.  V - .25 D'#7 .25 506 LUZERNE AVENUE. B. H. WIUJAM80N• 3 cans corn - 3 cans tomatoes Annapolis. June 8.-Raln interfered with the pomp of the graduation of the naval cadets and made It necessary ti bold tbe ceremonies in the chapel in stead of on the grounds, as planned Chaplain Clarke made the opening in vocation. Commander Walnwrlghi spoke well of tbe graduating class General Edward S. Bragg of Wiscon gin addressed the graduates. Assistani Secretary Hackett ofDhe navy present «d the diplomas. jvawa tHurii aiaunaic, Is often hidden by unsightly pimples, Ecsema, Tetter. Erysipelas, Salt Rheum, etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glorify the face by curing all Skin Eruptions, also Cats, Bruises, Burns, Bolls, Felons, Dicers, and worst forms of Piles. Only Bff cents a bo*. Cure guaranteed. For sale by Stroh'a Pharmacy, West * - -...ion, and W. C. Pries, Pittaton.A Wealth of Beauty Is censed by the derangement of the nerves. Ltchty's Celsry Nerve Compound Is an extract of celery combined with other efficacious medical Ingredients, resulting in a nerve medicine of rare virtue, and wonderful In Its prompt snd soothing curative effectf. It will make yon sleep. Sold by J. H. Hosck. Comes from Dr. D. B. Carglle, of Washita, I.. T. He writes: "Electric Bitters has cussd' Mrs* Brewer of scrofula, which had dajtsed her gteat suffering (or years. Terrlua sores would break out on her head and face/ and the-, best doctors could give no heliit'i' bet -Sow her health 1s excel.ent." Electric Bitten If the best blood purlSer known. : Vt's the supreme remedy for ecssme, tetter, s*lt rheum; Ulcers, bolls, and-running sores. It stimulates" liver, kidney and bowels, e»pels JWs4D. hslps digestion, bolide up the straMMfOaly CO cent*. ' DsU by Stroh's PhnfciSr. Treet Plttston, and W..C. I'rlce, l'ltutfp. QotjFsnteed. Mr. JaaMS Bqswn, of Putsmoetb. Te.. ivsss^hssers m, *»»** n»i—nr. 44 Md IB » ar-PBOPL*»8 A full line of vegetables In season at Frederick's Market. Both 'phones. Red Front, N. Main St. B.A.CROWTHER,^ m HP Meade I. 8. 8chenck, Dentist. jtrc/iite Modern methods and popular prlccs Children's teeth a specialty. 48 La zerne Ave., West Side. Hothsrs lose their dread for "that terrible second summer" when they have Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry In the bouse. Nature's specific for bowsl complaints..of every sort. ■ Mortgagee only the {uterest boflfl ilego to mak« ly, quarterly, senflH jSfae interest will mam i dollar of principal thu bollding ftHsoclmtkm J VtratofWdfM*tnM Danger, dlaease and death follow naglect of the bowels. Dae DeWltt's Little Early Btaerxto rscutate them and neo- wlll add yeara to your life aad life to your ywta. Jiaay to take, never gripe. T. J. Yataa, Pittaton, Strok'a Pharmacy, Wast Pllta*— Lawn mowers, oil and gas stoves at Ash's. tinyOtJwulM «ra superior! Ma to Balum of  |X« Cubebs or Injections 1*11 CURE IN 48 HOOTMjwyi [II I th» lima di«e»se»*(ith.Dw' I wit lncoh»»nl«nc». J AND REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY . \ Fatal Boiler Explosion. • J"ne 8.—Hy the explosion of * Dortabie farm engine the building occupied by the Bauty Supply company dealer* In agricultural machinery, w«t -•eked, and one man, Henry Llngr Dayton'* Famous Railroad Shoaa. This Shoe copies In lace, congress and combination. Don't forget it'a at the Leater Shoe Store. It Cat! St Ferrer, Peck * Roberts, epotbecsrlee; Plttston, out door shore Beg|e Hotel snd West Plttston, Wyoming Interne svss., snd get s free esmple P Cbemberlsln's Stomsch snd Liver Tsble|s. They ere an elegant physic, lis* *Isol»P*»ve the sppetlte, strengthen the dlgeslfcn and regnlste the liver sod hews*. W sre ess* M tabs «M ».!—D■* »• Hsad C Bursting. Krauae'a Cold Cura Msybe yos were ont lete lest sight! If you hedtsken s Krsuse'e Hsadsche Cspsole before ntlrtng your hee«»#eald be cool snd clear this morning. Tske oae now end yos whine sll right in sn half boor. Pries m. wnmnK ■■■' »■ ... | MSTRAY OP«J" for colda la the haadL ehwt, throat T »nj portion of th* Mr, bnaka op a cold la M boon wltkont bfttrmpttoa to work. Willi Came to my prM#D. to IfrfrJHia,. m setter dog. ear* black and black spot on back. Owner ; can bare earn* by progy;Paying - D?+ Keep up the atjrle ul wear a straw aUgfT* bare an aMortmaat of the tb'WCWl aod M* thm. IV«. iw»7i'led, who wu In m