Pittston Gazette

              mfr*. W 3 (Safe rr? ■ ■ ■ aij\ kCiMtii I T,y ■" id In the Qu«tt«. There | J '• no more effective medium oil reach- 5 c l"B the 30,000 men, women ai*d chll- J | «lren In thle community. j j*'** IHrlHii KU *-U *U mi Hftk*)$ ii;£v. | Do you want all tha nawa of your # j own town? Then subaerlbe for tha J k Gazette. The only newepaper In the $ * fcty. - | & # DT YEAR 7 lte@M^o.,AKTM. MtTSTON, PA., MONDAV EVEN1NQ, JUNE 17, 1901. *"&?&&&%?* I ONLY DABLY-IN BUNKER HILL CELEBRATION JURY COULD NOT AGREE BQERS 8URPRISE BRITISH. CHILES BlUKtS TERMS. Filipino InsurgentfjLeader Will Give Him*|r Up. CHjNESE INDEMNITY. CONVERSE IS ARRESTED THEjFERRY DI8A8TER. the MUhIhr fa Rt4ac«4 to Shirt7 Waiff Talk.1 Rltehtnet AtporU DiiaotroSi Bio* Pbrklf tt sn»u lo .War alii Third Kennedy Trial Ends Like -- ' the Second. to Victoria* Rif^ea, .T«n» If.—Lord Kitchener toss cAbled from Pretoria at follows: reking, June 17.-The foreigri ministers say that, although Saturday's meeting did not result in the settlement of matters, still things are working most satisfactorily toward a conclusion ithd that the amount ol the Indemnity and the 4 per cent rat* of interest werd almost agreed upon, the only hitch being with regard tiD .Ispan, country ran not borrow money under 5 pet cent. It. Is'the desire on, thi; .part of most oi the ministers toarrange this satisfactorily, as It Is felt. (tjhat Japan deserves special consideration. The probability is that additional bondjf will be given sufficient 16 cover tbfc loss. Ir:-- Steel Trust Director Taken From Special Train. .New "toHt.* .hme f?.--Ope more victim up yesterday by the wreck of the North field, Junn A boy y Benitze, a young Porto Ricart. employed by Flint, Eddy & Co. of this city. His body wmk found by the divers in the stifrboftrd wagon ways, imprisoned between the top of a light wagon and the flooring of the upper deck. ; The body tva* Identified by one of his business associates, and P tue«sag»» of Mb death was cabled to his mother in Po'iiW. The body will be shipped to Porto Rico or (juried in this country, #%5 the mother may direct. Thrwc, gfl "Near Welmansruat, 20 miles south of Middelburg. 25# Victorian mounted rifles from General Beaston's column were surprised in camp at Steenkoolsprult by a superior force of Boers at 7:30 p. m. June 2. The enemy crept up to within short range and poured A deadly fire Into the camp, killl&g 2 offi cere and 16 men and wounding 4 officers and B8 men. of wftonf 28 Vere slightly wounded. Ohly 2 officers and 50 men escaped to General Beaston's camp. The remainder were taken prisoners and released. Two pompoms were captured bxjhe enemy. Full details fcaVe not yet Ween received." I'he serious reverse which fcnhl Kitchener reports Is the ft'rat accident of the. kind ttatrt has happened to the Australian contingent, and it is supposed to be due to neglect of proper picketing. Although it is offset by the defeat Inflicted upon De Wpt, the loss of the guns in regflr'ded as a serious matter. Which will encourage the Boers continue the struggle. EE. HAS BEEN HO4LT P0E8UED. WAS ON A TOUR OF tR0jPEOTTON. W80NSB LIKELY TO 00 PHEE Big Parade in Boston. LOI(D RUSSELL ARRESTED. That He Will Be Tried Aaratn—Laat Ballot Wm 8 to 4 For Ae«nlttal—Great Coat at the Proeeedlnca.He and General Maitar tail at til* Old Gaard-Sali ta, Be a Frrnoifc WAlf Cafte-AebOMl of Violate* ftnlea of War* ic, Rrlfl Aftpr ilveir iU of Sklrmlahlng In tVeatmorclnniil Cnrin tf- on nn Action Ornwlnf Oot • Hnllronti ftork Dear. Charge a With Having Committed Big- W $ and Held In Bail for Trial. Lou Aon, June 17.—Detectives arrested Lc nDa Russell this morning for big-0raD, alleged to have been committed in A jnerica. He was charged before itetrate Lushlngton with having ma fried Mollie Cooke, at Denbrook, Ne on April 15th, 1900, while he h A«fl Ta wife still living in England. For! New York, .Tune 17.—After having been out Just 22 hours, in which si* ballots were taken, the Jury in the esse of Dr. Samuel J. Kennedy, on trial for the murder of Dolly Reynoldn in the Grand hotel three years ago, was discharged without having agreed upon a verdlet Knowing that the failure to agree was almost certain dssrir*tt££ that he would never be called upon try face the horror of the electric chair, the , defendant smiled when he heard tlip simple announcement of the f off Man. Joseph K. Aue. The last ballot taken ■hoWed eight of the JrtVors for acquittal and four for conviction. Mrs. Kennedy, with her father and Dr* Kennedy's father, were in #hvD matron's room on the floor below the general sessions court When Judge Newburger at ten minute* after 10 o'clock •ntered the courtroom. It was general ly known among those In the courtroom and building that the jury could not agree, so none of the defendant's ardent supporters had any hope of acquittal.All this robbed the scene in the courtroom. so seldom opened on Sunday, of dramatic force, hut every one waited In silent expectation fim the jurors at 25 minutes after 10 o'clock tiled into their seats. ManitA, June 17.—Colonels Infante and Gulvara. representatives of General Callles. yesterday the name of their principal to ifn agreement to surrender. Under the terms of this agreement General Cailles Is to ftifeemblo his men at BahIA Cruz, Laguna province, as quickly as possible and there surrender himself and his command to the American authorities. The exact number of his force Is uncertain, but there will probably be more than ftoo. Pittsburg, Jane IT.—Edmund Oi.Con▼erse of the executive board of the United States Steel corporation, formerly president of the National Tube company, was Arrested at Greensburg Junction on the PetiUB.tlriliila railroad at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, taken from the special train In which he has been touring the country for several weeks visiting the various plants of the billion dollar trust with a large party of tl»p officials and arraigned at Greensburg. where lie Cv#s compelled to give bond for his appearance the lirsf Monday in September. In spitf of the backward! the season Our sale of Ladiei Waists has beea^lm«|feM| and the season sttrcel/fe course there is a reason i many in fact. 1st. One of the beet known mat the country has given i.s the eae his (foods in Pittston. sfnCl. The assortment is so large a styles do -Taried that we can positively: requirements. . - 8rd. They are sO perfect In their fl every brDdy Is delighted and beet of I srtoe is so reasonable that do serious lai made on the pockefheok. Amcnt the good things this Manufacturer sett *»)._ aay we find: _ 5 Dos. White Lawn Waists pretty eallar i lar, regular $1.50 quality for fl.OO. 9 Dos. Percale, sailor collar new style cuff a $1.60 walsl " 7 Doz. Cham bray ell tin made to retail for $1.75 apeC 8 Dos. Pine White Lawn 1 or collar with handeone ; latest style (Ask to sea " price $1.60. IT ALWAYS PA1 GETTYSBURG MEMORIAL. The number of missing is now miuc-. Cnt to three-General Charles C». Harriett, Charles Diekerson of Brooklyn and Francis Xavier JtUjties h tobacconist, who lias a store in I'ori Ilicli- Special .Commissioner Rock hill, on behalf of the United States, has ngreed to add 5 per to the tariff provided China would agree to the widening aud dredging of the ShiHisI and Pel ho riv•raand also to fcertaih tariff refortn.*. i1 De defense, It. was pointed out that he Bill Appropriating *30.000 Passed by Legislature, !i and that he cabled a notice of his mar' riage to the London Times before returning to England, where he has been redding for the past thirteen months. | The magistrate held the defendant in i 000 pounds for his appearance at court for trial. Pickerson's Vleflth is almost certain. He was on the lower deck when the Northtleld was out down by the Munch Ch'njk and W ith I wo friend* rushed up the narrow stairyray and out of immediate danger. Ho was *een standing on the upper time th" sinking boot was pushed against the Spanish iiiie pie*. The friends got ashore in safety- aifri hltlf*'n&JIdea that Diekerson was not cltis*»beh¥nd them. for the positions oft'&lf 4v9#£ safe coihparativety. When they jrtimeri- to look, however. Dk'kersou hatjLi$*fliDlDenDed. mond. The ministers consider it certain that everything will be ended before July. All the troops except the legation gpards will have left by the end of Anlust.For rfiOie than a year past General Cailles has commanded the Insurgent forces operating on the east side of Bay lake, not far from Manila. He is said to be a French hdif caste, and dmlhg Ine last revolution he has acquired a reputation for vindlctiveness and cruelty. Boston, Jane 17.—This Is "Bunke/ lilll Day," aad It la being observed a? a holiday In this city and the Bubur lan towns. The formal celebration tw E*n at nine o'clock this morning;, whf n there was a parade through the srilla' ge ot Charleetown, with WlUiam Cat ,ey Converse was arrested 011 a writ is»«pd hr thCD Westmoreland court at the suit of .lames L. Devehiiy (?«' Mclveesport. charged with misappropriating the proceeds of the sale of shares In tlie capital stock of the McKeesport. Duijuesne and Wllmerdirig I'eet Halloa* Deventiy held the nih Jorit.v of stork in {he WDf*d Diml si'vera I hundred shares in trust. He alleges that In February, 18fMl. ('onveiDC• secured the stork from him. sold it for Jtboit* Jiioo fHtO ,Mid failed to account for the receipts. AlriiotiKii frevenuy smvhe lias made repeated demands for hi•hare of the money Converse has fail •d to respond. The Germans today will turn over to the Chinese the winter palace*for preparation for occupation by the court. More or less fanciful accounts are published on the continent of alleged peace negotiations. Hit there Is nothing In them, and nothing has come of the interview between Mrs. Botha and Mr. Kruger beyond revealing the fact that Mr. Kruger will listen to no proposals unless they are accompanied with a guarantee of the Independence of the republics. The society of Mando Ducats, wbosC? practice It was to assassinate arid hut'*' ■live thn*«* tlieii countrymen who accepted American sovereignty whenever the latter fell into their hands, operated with the cognizance If not the support of General Collies. At bne time ( allies offered a reward of $1(1 for the heads of all Americans brought to him, and more recently he offered a reward of $10,0(K) for the head of Captain Edward N. Jones, 3r.. of the Eighth Infantry.The director of the Pao-ting-fu railroad has been notified to have means of transportation ready to bring 8,000 Chinese troops to Peking. HISTORIC SCHOOL HOUSE. I BUT AT . ns chief lurshil, Nearly all of tbec secret and benevolent In the elty wfere represented in the 3 /arioas divisions. Etm the letter caitriiers . !■ ad a delegation Incline. The army land : navy were also Waif represented. ThoufmdB of people lined the streets wnd ' cl!2Sfd the marchers. The remal ider was given over to var tons ; jJKfclal events. Tonight there will be ' a display of fireworks. - j . I 'a Nathan Hale Memorial Dedicated at New London, Conn., Today. TO KIDNAP DOW." i.oiiise Iyer»v*Sf New Brighton, who was injured head, was thought to bp Jn danger oOientli. She received a !»Ww Above 1iffiT*7?©low the light eye whl«Ft6i& nvWry ffle flesh aiid left t eyobal* uninjured. Oil tli« I'lj'Ht examtndil*# *he doctors thought she #aB sufleihMtfl fro hi nothing more than of blood. Later they came «conciusion that her skull w«* tract ujjfj§. Miss I vers is the only woinun of the hundreds aboard who wap.gut't seriously. PEOPL New London, Conn., June 17.—Sons, daughters and Children of the American , .Revolution from Connecticut, .N'ew York, Massachusetts and New Jersey are in this city, today to participate In the dedication of the old Nathan Hale school house, which has been purchased, restored to its original condition and placed In the Antlentlst burial ground. There are a large number of guests in the city, and all of the prominent buildings are decorated with Hays and bunting. D1  Chleaio Elijah Fears m Remarkable JEALOUSY PROVES FATAL Conspiracy. is SMtk nftl People's 'Phone. Ahntjr* tki P«rm H«n-t ftlVl. Wlf» and Fatally Chicago, June 17.—John Alexander Dowie announced at "his meeting In 2Uon tabernacle that certain physicians of this city had formed a plot to kid* nap him. lock him in a detention hospital and beat liim on the head and back till he should lose his reasoning powers and become really insane. I Ithaca. N. Y„ June 17. —James Churchill, a farm hand who worked near Ithaca, early yesterday morning murdered his wife, Minnie CfettrtlUll, at her father's honte \W Xew field, a village nine distant from this place, tte Ventilated her head with a heavy nar of iron while she slept peacefully beside her daughter, 7 years oM. ller father, Daniel who was over 80 years of age, also fell a victim to his son in law's wrath. Mrs. Churchill died1 two hours after the assault was committed. She was 40 years old. The old man still lives, but will survive but a few hours, it is thought, as his skull has been fractured. -Itnvi imniB  Wonudi H«r Father From the 'jury all eye* In the well filled courtroom suddenly turned to the door leading from the prison pen. Through this door came Dr. Kennedy, who twice before had faced 11 Jury When the possibility of life and death hung Hke a thread in their hands. His step was resolute and his face smiling as he hurried along the passageway made for those who have fallen under the displeasure of the law, and in a moment he was standing at tile gate of the Inner Inclosnre, facing Judge and jury. "Mr. foreman," .fudge Newburger said, addressing Mr. Ane, "I understand you have failed to agree upon a verdict?" Since thfe capture of Aguinaldo Call lex. who was one of the few insurgent leaders who did uot surrender under the terms of amnesty, has been persistently pursued by Hip American troops* !lr Yvas declared to have been wounded in one engagement last month, and negotiations for his surrender have been going on with General Sumner for some weeks past. Last January D.!»*. Ii«*venny began equity proceedings against the sit:',,, but Converse has kept himself outside the jurisdiction of the Allegheny county courts. On Saturday when he passed through McKeesport Devenny saw him and started after him. Converse got out of the city and over the line into Westmoreland county before Devenny could serve a writ on him. Devenny, knowing that Converse's special car would have to go through Greerisburg to reach the main line of the Pennsylvania, took a short cut to that town, secured Moorhead & Head as attorneys, and when Mr. Converse's special car arrived at the junction Mr. Devenny was waiting for him with the sheriff ot Westmoreland county and Constable Samuel Collins of the • Second ward of McKeesport. Rcaaon For Arrenl, Evans "DT GETTY8BURCJ . MEMORIAL. j^T •ill P«wd by the Pennsylvania Legislature Appropriating  Harrisburg, June 17.—'The Houwj at representatives haa passed thai bill presehted by Representative QavUfa, of ritteburg, appropriating *50,000 ,«o begin the erection of a $250,000? Jnonum«nt in the center of the square In Gettysburg s siild that the kidnaping might take place last night, and after his service he called a special private meeting of the male members of Zion to take steps to help the Zion guard in protecting him. He also made threats against the physicians that he would do to them as he thought they were trying to do him unless they shall let hint alone and sto|j calling lilm a pararidinc. Accident lo Ofntral Mollnen*. Buffalo. Julie 17,—General Mollneux, father of Roland B. Mollneux. sprained his ankle while alighting from the train when it arrived here last night. General Mollneux was unable to walk after the accident. He was carried to a cab and driven to the home of John G. Mllburn. who will argue the case for his sou when it comes before the court of appeals today. All the attorneys in the celebrate^,case are in the city. Hon. David B. Hill will represent the dis trict attorney's office. Mr. Mllburn hap been retained by Molinaux to make the appeal to save him from the death chair. Bartow S. Weeks, the defend ant's original attorney, will act a* counsel throughout the argument. Mr Weeks says he is positive Mollneux isinnocent and, with-Mr. MUburQ, be Ueves a new trial, will be granted. , ,Dnv■ *- ■ | SCREEN DOORjS— Fancy....... Extra Fancy. Plain...... J| WANT LOWER PO8TAQE. Periodicals Out ef Canada. American Magazines Driving British ('allies is a man with considerable Influence with the Filipino people and an Aggressive figliteh lie kept his folfaW'ers well In hand, and his system of mobilization was excellent. In the mountains of Laguna province, where ('allies practically confined his operations. he had many advantages over the Ameriean troops frequently sent to dis lodge him and rendered their efforts futile. He is credited with the Sinaloan affair of last year, in which a small body of American troops was badly cut up, losing more than 50 per e#ut of the number engaged. Indies Had Mnch Influence. London. June 17.—The Canadian government haa appealed to the British PoBtmaster General requesting that ftfe.ijpttage on English magazines be reduced. Hp says that the American magjalnea circulate in Canada at the ■ate of oUp cent a pound, whereas the Br'tish Cost eight cents a pound. In confc6quenc«v thf American periodicals are diving the out of the Ca:'.# -y- — . :UCJW CHAMPIONSHIP, With all this Bowie repeated continually his pretensions to be Elijah reincarnated, making way for the end of tjie world, and he Incidentally laid claim to Immortality until such time as hla work was accomplished. These prices ii tares ol the very Churchill himself attempted suicide by taking an ounce of carbolic acid, but he took it in such a way that he lived until assistance arrived. He was re vlved. and Sheriff C. 8. Seaman arrested him and brought him to Ithaea. The crime was the result of extreme jeal ousy. v.j i ... Mf' IMPRESS STILL PLOTTI Vfrdlrl Annnnnrrd, WINDOW SCRE] Now Planning to Place Prince Tuan'i Son on the Throne of China, libndon, June 17.—The Qlobe'i Shsghal correspondent says that aome pro-foreign Chinese have discovered a ill* of the Empress Dowager to place Prince Tuan's son, Pu Chun, on the throne of China. Accordingly the plot, when the royal court returns to ... Pektn, the Bmpresa will announce that , a brlganda kUlad the Emperor. Kuang Hsu. Pn CtngjTwJU then apparently to th£ .thr«nfe and the Empress . be declared regent She will then ti l**1'!1*1' 8 ne* capital at Kal Fong With a nod of his head snd "That Is right" Mr. Aue slgnlHed that all th# wtni'y weeks of the trial, the efforts of counsel nnd the hope of the accused man had been In vain. The foreman's words were of tremendous significance to Dr. Kennedy, however, for he and his counsel. Cantwell * Moore, feel certain there will never be another trial. We hai ment, which: BASEBALL. The special train was uot supposed to stop at the junction, but it was flagged by order of the sheriff. The party boarded the train, and Mr. Converse, much to his surprise, was placed under arrest. He. wept with the party to the Office of Moorhead A Head in Greens: burg and furnished bail for his appearance in the Westmoreland coiirt on Monday, Sept. 2. Remit* of Yesterdny's Games tn the Rational and Eastern Leagues. NATIONAL LEAGUE. VillaHfttDf BleyplliU Injvrei. New York, June 17.—A dozen prominent riders contesting at the Vailsburg ♦rack in the tiv* mile handicap race Went down in a crash. George ft. Btotlt, one of the judges, stepped Out on the rracK just as the field approached. Waiter Babb struck Htout full tilt And W£S hurled to the boards, in an lufciant other riders were upon Babb and went down, Frank Kramer, A1 Newhouse. Howard Freemen and Hardy Downing among them. Babb was painfully Injured, a splint of wood having entered his groin. He was carried to his training quarters, where surgeons attended him. Two other men suffered from shock. The accident occurred in the feature event of and was witnessed by one of the Diggest crowds of the season. Tom Cooper, Floyd Me Farland and Arthur Ross were among thoae who escaped, and they finished the race In the order named. Per gallon .. . - Always hav« line ol READY MIXED Pi . Cailles at oiu» time declared himself to be Aguinaldo's successor. He and General Malvar were only two troublesome insurgent leaders remaining in Luzon. •  Seventeen judges hare been appointed to the courts of first instance. Among these appointments are 11 Americans, who have been given the most important circuits, as follows: Manila. Kincaiil of Texas and Odlln of New Hampshire; Aparrl. Blount of Georgia; Dagupan. Johnson of Michigan; Bataugas. Linebarger of Illinois; Hollo. Bates of Vermont; Negros. Norrls of Nebraska: Cehu, Carlock of Illinois; Zamboanga. Ickis of Iowa, and Jolo. Whltsett of Missouri. At Chicago— r. a. a. Chicago. .0301000000000 (V— 4 10 4 ffaw York 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 t •) 0 0 0 0 0-« 11 7 Hatterips—HughfB and Kahce; Ptayle and War- Mr. "It is'to be regretted," ssld the court sfter heariug the foreman's announcement. "that you have not been nble to reach nu flgi'eement.jtentleuieij. of Uia' Jury, but 7 feel If" would be cruel for you to be confined longer. Y011 should he complimented for your industrv jj, considering (he evidence so c- rf,f*,||v Yon are dismissed for the tC- The court then adrt;Cfl 4, ' *„d Kennedy, still .. t, * * ieCf back to the Tombs. -. r ' - rflth the deathhouse at King . w hi' for nearly three years barred [Mm from liberty and communion with his fellow men. Manila's !.«»■C Man Won in the Playoff Against a Scotch Player. • Hamilton; Mass., Jnne 17.—In the play-off fdr United States golf champlonstUp, this morning, on the Myopia Club lipks, Willie Anderscn, of Pfttsfleld, Mass., won against Alex. Smith, ef Scotland, by one strike. At St. Louie— n. h. B. St Louie.... 2 1 0 3 0 8 1 0 *—11 lY S Brooklyn ...0 00 1 S 0 2 00-8 11 2 Batteri»D«- Harper and Nichols; Donovan, Kitaon and Parrel I. At t inHnnuti— R. H. ■. Cinrinriati ..OOUOAOOOO-O 4 1 Pitt.«Hurjr ...0 00 l) WO 0 0 2— 2 8 0 Batteries—Hahn and Ptitz; Tannehill and Zinv mar. Washington, .lime 17.—lieutenant M. L. Gilchrist, who completed about the first of May a wiiwb for the Manila board of health. gives the population of Manila at 244,932, divided as follows: Filipinos, 1817801; Chinese, M. 567; Americans, 8,302; Spaniards, 2,882: other nationalities. 000. The figures lie not Include mcu belonging to the I'nlt ed States army. There are 18,468 bullrings In the city, of which 8,780 arc good, 1.185 bad, 1,472 small anil 12.- 117 classed as "shacks." GARDE] SMSK M bOM, f| garden and lawn HMP and a full line of . Brrnnd TrssftpsMWIcIlM Dead. N»« Vork. June 17.—A great steam crane and a large force of men are engaged in an attempt to right the army transport Ingalls. which was capsized in the dr.vdook of the Robins company at the Erie basin Friday. The wreckers have the ship resting on an even keel. It Is said that a hasty examination of the ship both outside and In the Interior shows that no very serious damage Is apparent. It Is expected that the ship will be afloat In a week. Bert Miller of this city, a carpenter employed on the Ingalls when she sank, died last night of his Injuries, being the second victim. Charles Williams of Brooklyn, another of those injured. Is expected to die. the province of Ho Nan. GARDEN AND GRASS SB1 At prices esti low. Call and i same before 1 elsewhere. ON TRIAL FCR ASSAULT. STANDING or THE CLl'BS. Ptttahunr... 2« 18 .5*0 Phila'phia.. 21 20 .612 Now York... 21 18 .583 Brooklyn.... 20 B2 .478 It. Lout*... 23 20 . 538 Bo«ton 18 19 .441 Cincinnati.. 20 19 .818 Chicago 16 20 . 888 EASTERN LEAGUE. At Providence— Providence, 7; Worcester, 8. CONSTITUTION REPAIRED. ' It Took a New JttMy Court Lesa Than Half an Hour to Secure a Jury. Jersey City, if J., June 17.—The trial of Thomas O. Barker, of Arlington, N,, charged with atrocious assault ijjjfl" Hev. John Keller, rectOT of Trinity mukIgd, Arlington, began today before Judge James 8. Blair. The jury was chosen and Installed In less than half •n hour. Prosecutor JErwin, in opening the case, told briefly the story of / ■ The Speedy Yacht la Now Ready for | Her Trial Trip. f Bristol. June 17,-The of th# Constitution, with her_ rapa(red Bteel mast, was complytw„ mornlnfEDand boat (or her trial trip. Dyspepsia—bane of human existence. Bardock Blood Bitters caws It, promptly permanently. Regulates and tonea the stomacn. Evans BrC 45 South Main None of the Jurors would talk About their consideration of the further than to repeat that they had disagreed. It wbb learned from a thoroughly trustworthy source, however. Mhat six ballot* had been taken since they retired fit 25 minutes after 12 o'clock -Saturday afternoon, five on Saturday and one Sunday morning. Rain Affects Mrs. McKlnley, fjrlone In Snath Dakota. Washington, June 17.—The Improvement In Mrs. MeKlnley's health con- Huron. S. LD.. .hmo 17,-t-A cyclone has passed over the extreme southeast corner of Beadle county. Injuring ten people and destroying mucfTproperty. The two story house on the McCormack farm was demolished, and Mr. McCormack, his wife and three children* were seriously Injured. The father and his 7-year-old son may die. All were blown against a barbed wire fence aaid terribly out and bruised. Every building on the farm was demolished. A schoolhouse was also destroyed near by. The Gardiner residence, five miles distant, was destroyed, and Mrs. Gardiner was badly hurt. On the Palmer farm the house was nnroofed and one person Injured. Mr. Gillespie's house was wrecked, and two persons were Injured, one man having his leg broken. tlnues, and I)r. Rixey said last night after leaving the White House that he was satisfied with her condition. She sat up In her rolling chair in the day and chatted and laughed with the presidcut and others at her bedside. As night came on Mrs. McKiuley again took to her bed. In the last three days the weather has been cloudy and raiuy, and yesterday was particularly gloomy. This had a somewhat depressing effect on the patient, but with the return of good weather more satisfactory results are expected. COSTLY FIRE. Wisconsin Mow Fastest Battleship. ''Little Folks love it," Worn o»it mothers bless it— At It Valued at $80,000 Goes Up In Ban Francisco. June 17.—The battleship Wisconsin has returned to this port from 48 hours' trial under natural draft as a test of her seaworthiness. The forced draft trial wae made six months ago, when, with new machinery that had not got into its hest working order, the Wisconsin made a record of 17.176 knots. On her way down the coast from Puget-sound last Wednesday between Point Arena and Point Reyes the Wisconsin made under forced draft 18.6 knots an hour for two hours. The ship is considered by naval officers on the coast to be the fastest battleship in the navy and as effective in fighting ability as any in the world. _ the tragedy. • m NO MORE CONaULTATIC - _________ ' Smoke In Boston. Fitchburg, Mash., June 17.—-A trolley cm* smashup occurred at 7:15 "o'clock last night on the Gardner, Westminster and Fitchburg Street railway. Two cars collided head on between Wyman's dam and the turn at the Narrows. injuring several passengers, none very seriously. The Injured are: Cyrus A. Foster, compound fracture of leg; Mrs. Foster, right shoulder badly injured and head bruised; City Clerk Walter A. Davis, slightly bruised; Mrs. Davis, bad sprain; John G. Faxon and Mrs. Faxon, sprained ankles, and Arthur Coleman and John P. Hay ward. | minor injuries. Troltoy Car Smnaliap. DR. JAMES* SOOTHING SYRUP CORDIAL. Boston, June 17-—Fire this morning destroyed drying house and a large amount of lumber in the yard of the C. W. Leatherbee Company, on Albany street. The loss is estimated at about 580,000. The first ballot showed three for acquittal, three for conviction and six blanks. On the next ballot, after a discussion of the evidence, the vote was six for acquittal and six for conviction. One man changed his vote the next time, and seven were for conviction and five for acquittal. Cbaimea In Rnllota. ~f*PRI Nature's ohm remedy for the Ills of childhood. Mrs. McKlnley Passed : and i. Much ■-D ?°°d Nl»ht Washington, „ . , 17.—Mrs. McKlney as m BO mucj| during the eV(« days that, unless a change *or uit worse takes place, there will be more consultations by the physicians. Drs. Sternberg and Johnson •did not call this morning. Mrs. McKinley passed a good night and was much brighter this morning than at any tlmej previous since she suffered her laBt re-j larse. Feed, all kinds  Oats, per bushel  Oats, *{ bushel lots.. • Hay, per 100  Best Butter...— No. i Broom. i cans fine Peaches  3 ca°s Cory «•* Best Flour...,..'. ! At drug storos. 25 c n4* a bottle GOOD MOSQUITO CURE. Theu the sentiment changed, and only five voted for conviction. One more man was won over at the last ballot taken Saturday night, and when the Jurors tried to get a little sleep on the tables and benches of the jury room thej* stood eight for acquittal and four for con'vlction. There was no change when the last ballot was taken. Ttl«sraph Operator Dropped. Fort McHenrr Repulses Insect With Bhamokin, Pa., .Tune 17.—Lawrence Hannan, a young telegraph operator, and Thomas Horan, a student in telegraphy, report that they were drugged In a block signal system tower at Big Mountain; on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, one mile east of here, by two well dressed strangers, who slipped chloral hydrate Into a glass of water of which they drank. The boys became stupefied and say the men took Horan's wateh and disappeared. The boys were found In au unconscious con-' dition two hours later by a freight crew, who brought them here. Physicians revived both with heart stlmH-. lants. B1 PDIMfTUED Board ol Trade Bl'g i li If If tiff I llClit Both 'Phonee. Liberal Use of Petrolenin, The first attack of the mosquito army upon old Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, has been repulsed. The 60 men at post under the lead of Surgeon Alexander Staftt have repelled the Invasion. Millions upon millions of the enemy were slaughtered in a single night, says the New York Times. The !nvaders tried to surprise the little garrison, but were In turn trapped. Jlrchitect N« ladlan Uprlsliift, i dozen Canned Corn.*. 3 lbs Evap. Peaches.. 4 lbs Prunes j Lion Coffee...^.1 Arbuckle CoffW Fresh eggs, dC Corn Klnp Pays Dividends, Leavenworth, Kan., June 17.—Colonel Jesse M. Lee has returned to Fort Leavenworth from the scene of the recently reported Indian troubles in Wyoming. Colonel Lee hilly investigated the reported killing of sheep herders by Indians on the Muddy and found it to be without foundation. The story had been started, according to Colonel Lee. by a man who said lie bad reported it "Just to have some fun." Colonel Lee stated that there Is no danger whatever of au Indian uprising in that section and no indications of trouble. An Allrtril lll.ln*. AND REGISTBIED PATENT ATTOIHEV Chicago. June 17.-Checks for approximately $1,000,000 were sent out by the George E. Phillips company to points variously situated between Maine and Mexico. The disbursement was In the nature of a dividend on th« celebrated May corn deal, the pool account having been written up to 48 cents,, this being the average price which the leader of the campaign has been able to figure out up to this time. The checks go out to about 800 individuals who had an Interest in the pool of approximately 15,000,000 bushels of corn. Leavenworiii. Kan.. June 17.—Considerable excitement has been created by the unearthing of what appears to lDe a scheme of negroes to arm themselves with revolvers purcnased from soldiers at Fort Leavenworth. Ever sine*- Hie burning of Fred Alexander the negroes of Leavenworth have been in an ugly mood, and conservative men say that the race feeling slirred up at that time may break out any time. The police are doing everything possible to kill this feeling and are assisting the officers at Fort Leavenworth to recover the revolvers. 'imtobMfVMof1 S£tt]Ug &nd BI°e Prlnt,ng' It is likely that ball will be fixed wltliln ten. days and Kennedy then released. Robert .Moore of counsel tor the defense will ask dismissal of the Indictment Immediately. It is not* believed that FMstiict Attorney Philbin will consent that further expense be Incurred unless there is n stronger probability of convicting Kennedy upon a fourth trial than at present exists. At Seabrlght last night he said he could not tell what he would do. BRITI8H AQENT8 ACTIVE. Revival of the Horse Purchasing Busl In three big( incompleted magazines he mosquito forces concentrated for he attack. They never escaped alive. Surgeon Stark bad fought mosquitoes n Cuba. He found it as easy as lightng Spaniards. Several gallons of peroleum were placed in each of the uagazlnes, and the fumes overpowered he mosquitoes. The surface of the »Id fort was covered with the dead. Or. Stark's method of fighting them Is i great success. The city health auhorltles are preparing to work on the Came plan. Kerosene will be used in the sinks and on the low grounds. $3-50«KSSi OAVEHPORT'S SHOE STORE. TH81WORLDS BTSST. New Orleans, June 17.—British activity at the port of New Orleans which has been slackened down for several months, has suddenly revived, and the putcbase of horses and mules for South Africa has been resumed. The revival is supposed to be due to the recent' spurt that the Boers have* made. nesa at New Orleans. J. T. ARMSTRONG * CO. W South Main St.. PITT8TC GOODS DELIVERED PRO] Roekefeller Flee Honrn In Church, Chicago. June 17.—Sitting on the left of. President Har|»er in the graduate quadrangle tent,' John D. Rockefeller sat for five successive hours In attending the divine services of convocation Sunday in the decennial celebration of the University of Chicago. The services lasted from 8 o'clock in the morning until nearly 1 o'clock in the afternoon and at its conclusion Mr. Rockefeller was almost exhausted and lDetook himself to the quiet of Dr. Harper's home to rest. He did not appqa* a,gaiii during the day. Mr. HoSke11 deliver the  university Tuesday afteri)fcDillH^?% R.B.CUT It Is estimated that the three trials of Dr. Kennedy have cost the county t)f New York paore than $75,(100* Much :Df this amount was paid for expert testimony, ihcluding fees of pathologists and handwriting experts. Dallas, June 17.—E. D. Strong, a prominent man from Tcxarkana. lias given his 7-year-old son up as a victim of kidnapers. The boy was put on a railroad train at Waco on June 1 to be sent home, a distance of 250 miles. Pa refits and friends have not heard from him since. The state has been quietly searched, but no trace of the boy has been discovered. The father of the boy is in Dallas consulting with the police and detectives. Aliened Kldiinplnp In Trxnn, amallpox In Goshen Jail. Bianinrck Statu* I'nvetled, jPretty summer Fabric* tive Price Saving. HOME NEW8 VIA BERLIN. Middlclown, X. V., .1 imp 17.—Six cases of smallpox have dev»16|D0(l In (inslion jail, two of which are of the confluent form. The patients hare been removed to the pesthouse at Oraugc farm, the remaining ; 4 prisoners being quartered In the jallyarri under a strong guard. The disease Is believed to have originated from a prisoner who was a former member of a K.vpsy camp. Word was sent ta Slug Sing to watch the prisoners recently taken there. Berlin, June 17.—The Bismarck statue, facing the column of Victory in front of the relchstag building, was unveiled at midday yesterday In the presence of tbe emperor and empress. Prince Herbert Bismarck, Count von Billow, Prince Hohcnlohe. the ministers and the members of the legislative houses and the memorial committee. There was an imposing array of ottl ei, officials, veterans' associations, lents, etc., and an enormous gatherof people. This store i* noted (or its (H variety of Pretty Wash Goofl summer, consisting of JPeisian Stripes, Plain  Figured Dimities. An endless variety of white (( special in Girdle sets. Short Corsets, Medial* LorffeCorsets. Amarica Said to be Interested in Es- tablishing a Bank in China. Surgeon Stark nays tbat the United states authorities are treating with peroleum all the lagoons around Ha- ll. R. Pvtcra to Succeed Rvini, Berlin, June 17.—It is stated that Germany, supported by America, proposes to establish a new Chinese customs bank, through which all revenues to be devoted to the payment of the indemnity to the powers shall be paid. England and Japan are expected to be opposed to the idea. Chicago, June IX.—A dispatch to The Record-Herald from Topeka $a.Vs that former Congressman S. R. Peters of Kankas has received a dispatch calling him to Washington, where he will be tendered the office of pension commissioner, succeeding H. Clay Evans. President McKinley has hnd under consideration the names of former Congressmen Blue and Peters for this position, and Mr. Peters' summons to the White House settles the appointment in his favor. T^T Tj^T T^T r|T T^|. Above Them All. % •ana, where the Insects that carry nalaria and yellow fever germs lave In years past been bred by mil- Ions. They are using one ounce of the D11 to ten square feet of surface. Maaria has been almost banished from the localities treated. HI* Fire In Boston, Boston, .Tune 17. f. W. I,eatherbee'» lumber yard, corner of Albany and Dedham streets, was burned about 1 •'clock yesterday morning and Is probably a total loss. It Is thought there were between .anil 3.000,000 feet of dressed lumber,"nearly all of which was destroyed. Hjie same lumber yard was burned on the night of July 3, 1000, when 2,500,000 feet of lumber ware destroyed at a loss of 1100.000.  •hn^WJ Denver.  Roswell, N. M. says 1 New York. June 17.—In order to make a test case Police Captain McLaughlin of Yonkerg yesterday arrested two local bnseball players. When the arrests took place, the ball players began to play golf over the grounds, but Bo other arrests were made. The two players were released on bail. About ZOO men offered themselves as bondsmen.r from Vienna, June1 W.-a number of Caechs who wife traveling on a rail- Way near Troppan with, two Germans named Luzar deliberately seised one of the Germans and dropped him under the wheels of the car. The man was killed, but hls.brother Jumped from the car and escappd a similar ffete, though lie was badly/Injured. J Dropped Mam Under a Train, Gloves, Ladies' Neckwear, 1 iery and Handkerchiefs. A TRACKMEN ON 8TRIKE. Dr. Yungun—No, sir, I do not approve of admitting others than the ihyslcian to the sickroom. If the thyslcian understands his business, he •an prepare the patient for the hereof ter. Doctor and Patient. 1 well known stnokmjM?. HP and killed his wife. Beatrice,  wounded Marshall aUadrtjKanil probably fatally wounded tho-fljiftlailj' with whom Mrs. Kline wtas living, who attempted to Interfere. Kline then .committed suicide. He was orazed by Jealousy, his wife having deserted bin AHover Lace in all tbe pretty &sign«. f We make a specialty of  Waist Material. R. B. Cutler, g 14 and IBIIiirtfcDal*SM HP"PKOPT PHOW* . Over 3,000 Canadian Pacific Employe! Out for an Increase of Wages. Montreal, Quebec, June 17.—The trackmen employed by tbe Canadian I'aelflc Railroad, from tbe Atlantic coaat Uf the Pacific, numbering In all between 3,000 and 3,500, went on strike this morning for an Increase In wages. lnnilarr Hr» In Kaatan, Pa. Baxton, Pa.. June 17.—A supposed Incendiary fire In this place destroyed the Wonderland theater, several stables. nsM*ble works and lumber yard. Dr. Oldun—You mean If ho doesn't understand his business.—Baltimore American. "Tbe doctors told me my cough was Incurable. One Minute Cough Cora made me a well man." Norrls Silver, North Stratford, N. B. Because you've not found relief from a stubborn coogh, don't despair. Ooe Minute Cough Care baa cared thousands, aad It will enre yon. Safe and sore. T. J.; Kates, Pitta ton, Stroll's Pharmacy, Wast Mttston. Doea It Pay to Buy Cheap? Qlorloua ewa Dyspeptics cannot be lonf-H*W tD .oee to lln requires nourishment... Food Is not nourishing until It t» digested. - A disordered stomach cannot digest food.,It qnat hare assistance. Kodol PjspepHKf C»re dlaests all Mada of food wKhohtttd froiathe stomach. allowing It to rest aad regain Ita natural functions. Its elebenta are exactly the same aa the natural digestive Holds, ana A Monster Devil FleK Destroying Its victim, Ub a type of Constipation. The power ojuihts malady Is felt on organs, nerves, musclc* and brajn, But Dr. king's New Life are a safe and certain cure. Best 1n"ttMv#*4rt4D for Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Be#e1s« D0nly 25 cents. For sale by Strob's Pharmirtry,; Wpet Plttstoa. aud W. C. Price. PlttatonJ c Took It Literally. A cheap remedy for coughs and colds Is all right, but yon want something that will relleTe and care the most serere and dangerous results of throat and Inng troubles. What shall you do? do to a warmer and more regular climate? Yea, If possible; U not possible for yttu, tben In either case take the only remedy that has been Introduced In all civilised countries with success In serere throat and lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup." It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to. destroy the germ disease, but allaya InHammatTon, causes easy expectoration, glres a good night's rest, and cures the patient. Try one bottle. Recommended many years by all druggists In the world. Oat Green's Prise Almanac. Comes from Dr. D. B. Carglle, of Washita, I. T. He wrltea: "Electric Bitters haa cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for yeara. Terrli»e sores would break out on her head aad face, and ttie best doctors could fire no help; but now her health Is excel .eat-*" Electric Bitters Is the best blood portlier known, -t's the supreme remedy for eeaema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, bolls, and running sores. It stimulates Urer, kidney and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion, ballds up the strength. Only BO cents. Bold by Strob's Pharmacy, West Plttaton, and W. C. Price, Hittston. Guaranteed. That's what they say about our stock OI4» *mmwAt.L PAPERS. New Patterns Received Dally. • . «f* The Ve*-y Latest Conceits. j Prices Way Below the  FrsmlDK * Specialty. *» ROYALTY ON GOOD TERMS. "Oh, Johnny, I'm awfully mortlfleu to tblnk you took two dishes of Ice cream and four pieces of cake at Katie Ketcbumlfa party!" The Our Has Invited King Alexander to Vlalt St. Petersburg. D' Vienna, June 17.—The Nachrichton ? newspaper reports that Csar Nicholas. . ofJRussla. baa Invited King Alexander MuiiJ Queen Draga, of Servia, to make f a state vlalt to 8t. Petersburg. MONE "But, mamma, tlicy kept asklii me It.I'd have more, and you know you tbld me to always say 'yes, sir.' and 'yes, ma'am.'"—Philadelphia Bulletin. Yates, Plttaton, Strob's Phai It simply cant help but do yon good. . dlaaaae and death follow neglect Dwehs. Use DeWltt'a Little Barly regulate them and you will add -t.. The Wetberill White Leads and Oils«|» stand the weather. 4» T.S&W.S. BARRETT, t NORTH MAIN ST. C** Use Allan's Foot-Ease, Fltttfnn. I have money for »«3r v Mortgages may stand for a term of year* y fg ml; the iutaraat be paid, or wlU  il««atorii*k»ii»nn.nta 00 mort«a«aj»oC.tlt, ly.qJSiatT.Mml-aannallr » HU-| thftintereet wUl c«M« imnwdlataljr rtotja» of principal tho. oqwl TMaJa ** association money, I banifli only priltlfi (and. D«i trtut fund*. i d*. BAXTER.^ Proof Ueldx. A powder to be shaken Into the shoes. Tour feet feel swollen, nervona and hot, and get tired eaally. If yon have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen'. Root-Base. It cool, the feet and makea walking easy. Cares swollen, sweeting test. Ingrowing nalle, bllatera, and calloua spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gtvaa rest and comfort. Try It today. Sold hyall drdgglata and shoe stores for 2«e. Trial A"** "• Croupy Sound® from Baby*a Crw, - at night are agoalalng to mothers. Dr. Gab] Tin's Croup Tincture will relieve croup, soon aa administered. It la also a never falling remedy for coughs. coMa and Jjang com platnta. Twenty-ire Mats per bettle. to yoar lift and Ufa to your yearn. *4*r to tain, n.T«r (rim. T. J. Yataa, Huston. Strob'a Pharmacy. Waat Plttatoa. Mrs. Wlxem—That horrid Mrs. Smith told Mrs. Neighbors tlmt 1 was a regular old cat. Now, what do you think of tlxat? , THE WEATHER. rere sprain will nan pwn for three | am hare occurred, hi haa been effected W i applying Cbamberli I by Farrer, Peek 1 illy disable the fir four weeks.' iwerer, la which t lesa than one in's Pain Balm. Lb2S5L1!& Ia It a bun) Uae Dr. Thoaaa' Eclactrl? OIL A cot? Daa Dr. Tbomaa' Bclactrte, °u. Mry, J\QENTS WANTED- Remarkable disr\ oovery; an article needed In «rery house: no opposition: no more sareeus on -doors and windows; no flyneta on hoilM; your bouse, of- Soa, factory, atora and tfBlaa all pNtactat Jane If—Forecast until Mr. Wlxem—I tliiuk Mr'goes to show that alie never saw you in the same room with a poor llltM Innocent mouse. Eastern Pennsyl- |- Thraa spectre* that threat** Cholera Infantum, dysentery, dUN i Fowler's Bibietj0^w|| tb* 11m Stf aoTiltlMi Mm *"*«D»*»« rtwud b* summer, *r an Mt