Pittston Gazette

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CIVIL RULE IS IN FORCE States embassy and prominent Ameri; cans sat members of parliament and representatives of tirent ferltain's loynt colonies, all participating with hearty good will In eelebtatlhg the one hundred and twenty-fifth birthday of the rebellious daughter who founded a new in the westerti world. the Thame. Rowln* Club D1 Train Robbers Hold Sheriff and Miaaloitarfte* Kettfraltoir *o , Interior of Chin*. Porto Rican Legislature Passes Necessary Resolution. Henley. Governor Taft of the Philip- Posse at Bay. Berlin, July 5.—A special dfopateh (6 the Yotkft Zcitung from Peking saya that, according to advices received at mission lieadquartels, many missionaries have returned to the interior 6# Sliangtung province, where they were received by the Chinese. The ihr demnltles for missions destroyed and Chinese Christians killed have beeri nearly all regulated and paid, but the missionaries from every locality report their belief that the present calm wili not last. London. July !V—Tlie University of Pennsylvania and Lennder club eights, winners of Wednesday's Initial trial heats for tlie Grand Challenge cup, were again the victor* at Henlsy In their respective heats yesterday and will row against eaeli oilier today In the final heat for the cherished trophy. Pennsylvania defeated the Thames Rowing club crew In very easy fashion t»y three lengths In 7m. 22s. The Lea.11- «Drs had a harder time of It. winning from the Ghent crew of Belgium by « bare length, but In better time than Pennsylvania, covering the course In 7nD. 8 (As. I The nice was practically fl procession all the wa.vl for Pennsylvania. The Americans tmitefl the heat as a serious pleasantrjvsnid after finishing easy winners by threeVngths 111 the slowest time Jet made at this regatta they showed th«t they had wind enough to shout their college ft? and then to give three cheers for the Thantes club. The band of the Oxford light Infantry followed this courtesy by playing "The Belle of New York." and the crowd cheered for the stars and stripes. American tings were numerous among the punts, canoes nfftl rowboats JUwuti the course. . pines Inaugurated. KHBHALMAOARTHUfc SAILS AWAY WELL ARMED AHD FORTIFIED, SIOJTED BY GOVERNOR ALLEN. Tore Down Star* and Stripes. Victoria, B. C., July 5.—Victoria had a little flag Incident yestetfGay. George Geeves, a contractor and a leading •plrlt in all patriotic demonstrations, took exception to the display of the American ting at the store of a merchant during a band concert and tore It down. It Now does (o President MeKlnley, With the Reqtt«at That He Isaac Proclamation on Jaly 25, AnnlrCraary of Coming of Americana. tSSSl . Leapder Wins By a Length SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN. Tarns fever Military Eatabllibment to General ChafTre—Simple bat ImpreaalveCeremonies at Maalla Mark 'f JBefflanIa£ of New Regime. Detail* of the Great Northern Mold Up—Three Peraons Were 8ho#—Seven tD Thonaand Dollars TakeaTrom Bxpreaa Safe. READ EVERY ITEM QUOTES There Will be Cooler Intervale, Due tC BELOW Children's Bummer Gauze Vests, e*ch..,*M#l Best Machine 1 bread, a spool...  50 pieces 10c quality Lawn and Dimity, a yd 20 dozen Ladies1 Panoy Belts, for, each 0b I0U pieces 86c quality Fancy RtbbtMMfta fi One lot of Ladies' Shirt Waists for, e*ok..J#6 Ladies' Sailor Straw Hats, eaoh  Boys' Fancy Shirt Waists for, sack........#0b Men's Fine Ganze Shirts for /§• ' Children's Muslin Shirts and Drawers,eack lOc Men's Fancy Cotton Half etoss, a pair.....fOb Bleached Towels, large sLe« each ..,.IOd Children's Fast Black HoeeH pairs for.... JP0o Infants' Lawn Caps, fromyvach ....fOc Ladles' Summer Corsets, special ralus fpr Mtec Children's Ribbed Corset Waists, eaoh. ..fJffHo 25 doz. children's ready-made Dreas8s.sa0h ffo Ladies' Corset Covers, Galland's make.. IBHo Children's Side Elastics, all sizes, a pair.....00 Boys' Craih Pants, from, a pair f#o 350 Fancy Belt Buckles, 85c grade for 90s Local Thunderstorms* Manila, July 5.—Civil government in k$he Philippines was inaugurated auspiciously. Commissioner Taft was escorted by General MacArthur and General Chaffee from the palace to a great temporary tribune on the opposite side of the Plaza Palaclo. Standing on a projecting center of the tribune, William II. Taft, the new civil governor of the Philippine Islands, took the oath of office administered by Chief Jifotlce Arellano. Governor Taft was then Introduced by General MacArthur, the guns of Fort Santiago being flrifci by way of a salute. Great Falls, Mob., July 5.—1'he threw men who held np the Great Northern transcontinental train near Wlgner. shot three persons, rpbbed the tn-ough safe of $70,000 and fled on horsfs are surrounded by a posse. - Sheriff Griffith, with 20 men, flowed the robbers to "Buck" Allen's tanch, about 40 miles south of Wagner, where the bandits are holding the posse at bay. San Juan, Porto July 5.—In a Joint session lasting Three hours the Porto fttevu assembly yesterday unanimously passed thfc fre6 trade resolution. The assembly hail was crowded with people, and cheers greeted the announcement that Governor Allen had signed the resolution. Washington, July 5.—The  bureau at 11 o'clock this morning issued the following: "The temperatures will continue comparatively high tonight and Saturday in the Middle, South Atlantic and GUlf Stales, although there will be cooler intervals tfcia afternoon and Saturday afternoon caused by local thunderstorms. In the lake region and upper Ohio Valley thunderstorms will prevail, with more moderate temperature." A missionary from Chens! province reports that, following the directions of the dowager empress iri Slan-fu, great preparations for war are being made. The German foreign office says that all official reports received here from China seem to show that no new preparations are being made for further uprisings in that country and thnt upon investigation the various alarming reports of appronching trouble in China wereJyund to be unwarranted. General Stewart and the Twentyfourth Punjab infantry have left Peking.MANY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT Fourtfc Celebrated at Ktavanii, Havana, July fD.—The Fourth of .tn-1y wan observed among the United States troops by a field day at Camp Columbia, where there was a large attendance of Americans and Cubans. All the military offices were closed. The free trade resolution begins with a preamble. In which reference Is made to sertlon 3 of the Foraker law. The resolution then continues: Boers Wreck a Train, Killing Fourteen—British Make a Big Capture. The posse pursued the bandits all Wednesday afternoon, finding signs of the fugitives at a ford on Beaver creek and again where they crossed the Dry Fork. "The Porto 11 lean assembly, In extra session and acting pursuant to the Instructions of congress, does hereby notify the president of the United States that by virtue o? the Hollander act and other acts it lins enacted and put Into operation a system of local taxation to meet the necessities of Insular government. and It hereby directs tfeat a copy of this Joint resolution be prfbented to the president of the United States, and it requests that Governor Allen deliver the resolution In question to President McKlnley to the end that the proclamation may be made by him, and If it shall seem wise and proper to the president of the United States the assembly requests that his proclamation be Issued July 25, as that day is being established a legal Porto Riean holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the coming of the American flag." 8ITUATION AT TELLURIDE. readinJ men still out. flovrrnor Ormnu Appoints a Peace C'ommlitlon, A feature of the Inaugural address of Governor Tnft was tlie announcement that on Sept. 1.1001, the commission would be Increased by the appointment of three native members, Dr. Wni do Beta vera, Benito Legurda and lose Luzurfciga. Denver, July 5.—Governor Orman has appointed a committee of three prominent citizens to go to Tcllurlde and represent him in an effort to bring about an adjustment of the trouble between the owners of the Smuggler-Union mine and the striking mlnws. The committee consists, of Lieutenant Governor S. C. Coates, prominent in labor circles and former president of the State Federation of Labor: Judge T. Stevens of Ouray and John Murphy of Denver. They left for Tcllurlde last night and will reaeh their destination this afternoon. They carry with them a copy of the reply of Governor Orman to Manager Collins of the Smuggler Union mine. In which the governor says the state authorities will not permit unlawful possession of property. This message will be shown to the miners, and If they still shall refuse to retire from the property Governor Orman has Instructed the committee to Inform the men that they will be dispossessed even to the extent of the railing on the state militia to enforce the decision of the governor. The sherifT mad his men came in sight of the robbers at 3 o'clock  near the ranch and. driving them in, surrounded them. It is probable they will not be captured without a severe fight, and at the latest advices Sheriff Griffith had not made the attack. Refuse to Return to Work Until the It Is renprted that many of Governor Yuan Shin Hal's troops at Fuklen-fu formerly served under General Jung Lu and took part in the attack upon the legations last year. General Jung Lu Is seeking to retire. He probably realizes that If he returns to Peking the ministers will cause him trouble. There are few officers who are capable of direct: lng affairs, though the time is most critical. We have a very large assortment off Ladies'Wash Suits ana Separate CIU Skirts; prices up from .yVVv IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE Henley-on-Thames, England, July J -—The final heat In the Henley regatta was rowed this morning for the grand Challenge cup. The Leander crew (■ngland) and the University of Penn aylvania, which won in the prelimin •Ty.races on Wednesday and Thurs tlay, were pitted against each other Leanders won by a length. Time aeven minutes, flat. Company Recognize* Union. Reading, Pa., Ju)y 5.—Not one of the former employes of the Reading Railroad carsAop, who struck recently, returned to work this morning. Their representatives agreed on Wednesday, at a conference with President Baer of the comiJftny, to end the strike to day. The strikers, however, repudi ated this agreement and decided to remain out until the company recog nizes the union. The heat between the Leandcrs and the Belgians: wijs a different sort of struggle, both crews Straining themselves to their utmost to the last. Leander's stroke In the first half minute was 22 and lu the first minute 42. The Belgians' stroke In the first half minute was 20 and in the minute 3S. Leaqder led by half a length at the top of Cyeniple island. They were «lear of Ghent at the mile and one and three-quarter lengths ahead at Fawley court, where the erews were rowing 34 and 35 respectively. With a great effort the Belgians got the bow of their boat ahead of the leaders* stern at the finish. It was the hottest struggle of the regatta thus far, though the time was slow. • Tiie rending of President McKlnley's message of congratulation was enthusiastically cheered. The entire front of the tribune, a block long, was (leeorated with flags, and several hundred officers, with their families and friends, were seated therein. General MacArthur, Civil Governor Taft and Military Governor Chaffee occupied the center, with the other generals 011 the right. Rear Admiral Kempff and his staff were on the left. The bandits are housed in the ranch buildings, which offer every protection for a siege. It is understood ttyt another posse from the south, in the direction of Fort Hawley, will join Sheriff Griffith at Allen's ranch. PEOPLE'S STORED fi Not Experienced Rolibem. The Fourth was celebrated In Teklng by the United States legation guard with athletic games and fireworks. The German minister. Dr. Mumm von 8chwarzenstein, gave a dinner at the German legation to the officers of the American guard. Messrs. Squires and Rockhill and the other members of the United States legation celebrated the Fourth nt the summer legation In the hills. 15 South Main St., PHMm. Always the Chsapsst. Henley-on-Thames, England. July 5. —For the ninth time In history, the Henley Regatta Leander Rowing club today won the grand challenge cup and for the third time an American crew was defeated. Clear, warm,, weather drew thousands ot people to the course foi the final day's racing In the regat ta. Americans were everywhere in the audience, drawn to the scene by the hope Inspired by the excellent showing of the first two days that the American crew would carry the challenge cup back to America with them. As the 'Americans paddled up the river, cheer after cheer rose from the spectators and American flags filled the air. Five minutes later the Leander crew followed the Americans to the starting point. Their appearance was the occa ■Ion for a perfect volume of English cheers. Both crews were in fit condl tlon. The Americans started with, a strong stroke, forty-three to the min ute, Leander with forty-one. After the ■tart the crews alternated between thirty-nine and forty. Both were low In; forty at the finish. Coach Ward, ol the Pennsylvania crew, while keejily disappointed over the result, gave due credit to the winners. He said: "It waa • fair race, and the conditions, while slightly against us, did n6t account for our defeat. We were fairly beaten by i more powerful crew." Contrary to first reports, the men are not experienced train robbers. Information from Wagner Is that tliey have been" ; lentitled as cow punchers employed on a ranch south of the Milk river. One Is a half breed. He Is known to be the man who boarded the express east of Wagner and forced the engineer ind fireman to bring It to a stop at the head of the ravine in which his confederates were hidden. SHAFFER IN NEW YORK. « ■V-  The United States commissioners and the justices of the supreme court were immediately In the rear, with the foreign consuls. The mass of the people stood in the park opposite. The Filipino leaders were there, but there were more Americans than Filipinos Governor Allen personally read a message before the assembly, in which he exhaustively reviewed the financial situation of the Island and showed that Porto Rico possessed abundant revenues for lis needs without drawing upon customs receipts. Mr. Hollander's report on the island's resources from which revenue could be derived was considered sufficiently definite to warrant the joint resolution In favor of free trade. Evans W-BROS. Conferring' Wlln Morgan About the Sheet Steel Strike. New York, July 5.—President Shaffer, of Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, arrived today from Pittsburg to confer with J. P. Morgan in the hope of settling the strike in the sheet steel mills of the big steel trust. Additional details of how the hold up was carried out were received here yes- BASEBALU Plainfield, N. J.. July 5.—Colonel Julian Scott, the well known artist, is dead at his home here. Colonel Scott was1 born at Johnson, Vt., Feb. 15,1848. When the civil war broke out, hd en- Mated in the Third Vermont regiment as a musician. Later he was appointed on the staff of "Balay" Bmith. Colonel Scott was the first man to receive a medal of honor for official bravery on the battlefield. This was voted to him during Secretary ,Stanton's term of office. At the close of the war Colonel Scott entered the Academy of Design In New York and finished his studies In Tarls. One of the best known of his pictures, "The Rear Guard at White Oak Swamps," was purchased by the state of Vermont and hangs in the statehouse at Montpeller. A number of his paintings are IH the Art (uuscum of Boston. Death of Colonel Julian Scott. present. The President1! Result* of Yfilrrdnr'a Games In the Different Lragnra. NATIONAL LEAGUE. The president's message, addressed to Governor General Taft, is as follows:According to a special to The News from Tellurlde, the mine was turned over to the strikers upon nn agreement that four or five men should he allowed to remain and guard the property and that work in the mliie should cease. It was also agreed that the strikers should be permitted to run all the men at work In the mine over the range. The men were then lined up, and some were struck over the head with revolvers and otherwise beaten as they marched to the top of the range. They were told. It Is said, never to return to that side of the divide again. One of the robbers boarded the "blind baggage" car at Hinsdale, a Nation about 20 miles cost of Wagner. He appeared to be a tramp, but when the conductor discovered him at a stop al most iuiniediajely afterward he drew a heavy Colt's revolver and ordered him to return to the rear of the train on penalty of Instant death. terday SCREEN DOORS— Fancy $1.00 Extra Fancy... l.lf Plain. .76 These prices include all the fartares of the very latest MnprovemBt v At Pittehurg- R. H. E. «tt*bnnr. 10000100000 1- 3 in 1 New York 02000000000 8- 5 12 1 Batteries—Tannehill. Cheshro and Zi miner, Matt»ew*m, Bowerman and Warner. Second game— R. H. E. Pittsburg .4 3 1 1 2 0 1 0 "-12 14 1 New York... 000000000—0 7 5 Batteries—Leever and Zimmcr; Taylor, Doheny •ad Wnrner. At CincinniU— R. H. E. Boston 000000000—0 4 1 Cincinnati ..00000020 "— 2 7 2 Bat tcriea—Willis and Moran; Phillips and Bergen.The resolution was Introduced In the house by Senor Morales. Mr. Hollander in a long speech reviewed the workings of the new tax law and explained the new system of taxation. Several other lengthy speeches were made. READING COUNCILMAN DEAD. "Upon the assumption of your new duties as civil governor of the Philippine Islands I have great pleasure in sending congratulations to you and your associate commissioners and my thanks for the good work already accomplished. I extend to you my full confidence and best wishes for still greater success in the larger responsibilities now devolved upon you and the assurance nftt only for myself, but for my countrymen, of good will for the people of the islands and the hope that their participation In the government which It is our purpose to develop among them may lend tov their highest advancement, happiness uiid prosperity."  The transfer of the military authority to General Chaffee was carried out in the presence of the generals in General MacArtliur's office. There was 110 formality. General MacArtlnir presented the new commander to the generals and remarked: Taken Sick While on His Way to At Reading, Pa., July 5.—Common Councilman Fred H. Witman died this morning of intermittent fever. He was taken ill on his way to Buffalo last week, to attend the convention of third class cities, to which he was'a;dele- a;delegate.tend a Convention. The action of the assembly Is considered to be the most important taken by It since the Inauguration of Governor Allen. WINDOW SCREENS— We have a (nil assortment, tbe prices of which are from i$c up lSnKlnPcr t'ompelleil to Stop. The roblwiuthen climbed over the locomotive temW and at the point of his revolver compelled the engineer and fireman to stopftlie train at a ravine a few miles east of Wagner, where his confederates, two in number, both masked, lay lp to-fit TUe roJD!jpr then compelled the fireman aud engineer to abandon the engine, and filing began on botli sides of the train as it came to a stop. 4 Second gnme— R. H. E. Boaton 1 00060000—6 12 4 Cincinnati ..400000000—4 4 3 Batteries—Nichols and Kittredgc; Newton and Bergen. At St. Louis— R- H. E. Philadelphia. 0 0 0 } ID (| ht 6 0 St. Louia... 00101040 •-« 12 8 Batteries— Dugglesby and McFarland; Harper and Ryan. 8econd game— R. H. E. Philadelphia. 00000000 1- 1 5 0 Bt.'Louis..*.. OOOOOOOOO-O 5 1 Batteries—Orth and Jucklitz; Powell and Ryan. At Chicago— R. H. E. Brooklyn ...1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0-3 7 1 Chica so .... 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 •—5 10 2 Batteries— Kitson and FarreM; Taylor and Kahoc.Former Millionaire Dies Poor. Boston, Jul}' 5.—Charles II. North, formerly a millionaire pork packer, who forftied the present North Packing und I*|ovi|iQH cpnmapy, suffered a shock while bflfthlhg (n South Boston and died shortly after. In 1880 North formed the North Packing and Provision company. He held per cent of the stock, but in a year the Swll'ts of Chicago got control, and inn reorganization Mr. North was retired, having lost $510,000. In coal mining in Nova Scotja he last the remainder of his fortune. Then he became a retail peddler of provisions In Somervllle. In 180:) he was jailed for debt, and none of his former frlehds came forward with ball. During his days of affluence he gave away big sums to charitable and public objects. RtiADY MIXED PAINTS— 4i v*J! Per gallon $14* Always have a full line of colors ' in stock. ' BOERS WRECK A TRAIN. Roanoke, Va., July 5.—The breaking of a car n*lc on a freight train last night caused a wreck on the "Slienan doah vajley division of the Norfolk and Western "railroad afTtfftila, 17 miles north of Uoanoke: Conductor Urquhart had an arm broken, a man in Miarge of an electric car returning from West Virginia coalfield floods had both arms broTccn. and two others were slightly lnjuml. Surgeons were sent to Llthla from IloanoKe to attend the injured men. Freight Trnln WfeeUef. Lord Kitchener Reports That Nineteen London, July 5.—Lord Kitchener reports that the Boers yesterday wrecked a train at North Nabrommspruit. Nineteen persons were killed, including four natives. Persons Were Killed. GARDEN TOOLS— Such as hoes, ri garden and lawn fC and a full line of Passengers on the train began to look out of the windows, and a brakeman alighted on oiie side of the train, while Traveling Auditor Douglas alighted oil the opposite side. Both Instantly became the targets of Winchesters in'the hands of the robbers. The traveling auditor was shot through the left arm near the shoulder, and the brnkrman's shoulder bone was shattered by a bullotTHiertrude M. Smith of Tomah, Wis., who was leaning-out of a window, received a bullet In hei' arm, but was not seriously hurt. Gloucester, Mass., July 3.—Professor John Flake of Cambridge, the famous lecturer and historian and the last of that remarkable group of literary men wQlch included Emerson, Lowell, Longfellow and Holmes, has died at tl»# Hawthorne Inn, East Gloucester. H* came to this city Wednesday after- Hoon and was taken ill soon aftrt arriving at the hotel. The cause of death came from the excessive heat. Mr. Flake was 51) years of age und was for many years connected with Harvard college In a professional capacity, but severed all such relations with the college some 18 years ago, retaining only his office as a member of the board of overseers and devoting his entire time to lecturing and historical research. Profeaeor John'Flake Dead. GARDEN AND GRASS SBBD ONE KILLED, MANY INJURED. THE PRESIDENT'S OUTING. At prices extremely low. Call and inspect same before buying elsewhere. "I bequeath to you all my troubles. Second game— R. II. E. Brooklyn ...200012220-0 11 I Chicago . 0002 0 4 0 4 *—10 12 6 Batteries—Donovan and MtGuire; Hughes, Waddell and Kuhoc. Day Celebration in Canton, III. 8erlous Accident at an Independence He and Mrs. McKinley Start This Evening for Their Ohio Home. All the high civil and army officer* accompanied General MacArtliur lo the river front, where he formally embarked. Governor Taft and General Chaffee theu returned to the palace and received the public. Canton. Ills., July 5.—One person was killed, two fatally injured and twenty badly hurt In a disaster last night during a celebration of the Fourth of July here. A large crowd of people climbed to the roof of a one-story building to watch the passing parade. The sidewalk below at the time was crowded with men, women and children. Suddenly the brick coping, against which the people on the roof were leaning gave way, all being precipitated to the sidewalk, eighteen feet 'below. The people falling from the roof came heavily on the heads of those below. Letha Dydama, eight years old, suffered a crushed skull and died soon after. Washington, July 5.—President and Mrs. McKinley start for their Ohio home at 7.35 this evening. A special car will be attached to the regular Pennsylvania train for their use. Costly Fire In Philadelphia. July 5.—Tho hip dressed beef storage Warehouse of A. A. Jewett & Co., Philadelphia agents of Swift & Co. of1 Chicago, was almost entirely destroy**! by tire, entailing a loss of lower portion of the building urns damaged by water, and the immense stock carried by the company was nearly all destroyed. The big lee plant railjolnlng the storage warehouse. together with 300 tons of lee, was also destroyed. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. P.c. w. L. P.C. Httsburi*... 85 D5 .5S3 Boston 2H 27 .500 New York... 30 22 .577 Brooklyn 30_ 30 .500 6t. Louis... 84 28 .54!) Cincinnati . 25 33 . 431 Phila'phia.. 32 28 . 533 Chicago 21 tt .333 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Boston—Bofton, 10; Baltimore, 2. Second game—Boston, 8; Baltimore, 3. At Milwaukee—Milwaukee, 1; Detroit, 5. Sccond game—Milwaukee, 8; Detroit, 7. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 6; Washington, 6. At Cleveland—Cleveland, 8; Chicago, 2. Second game—Cleveland, 6; Chicago, 6. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Syracuse—Syracuse, 8; Toronto, 8. 6econd game—Syracuse, 0; Toronto, 8. At Providence—Providence, 4; Worcester, 0. At Worcester—Worcester, 7; Providence, 8. At Hartford—Hartford, 2; Montreal, 4. 6eiond same—Hartford, 3; Montreal, 1. At Roc hester—Rochester, 14; Buffalo, 1. 6en»nd game Rochester,'?; Buffalo, 8. Third game—Rochester, 8; Buffalo, 1. Evans Bros., 45 South Main Street. According to the civil governor, there is an unexpended balance in the insular treasury of #3.700.000 and an annual* income of $lCD.o(to.(ion. Drltlnh Government Denounced, All three disappeared in the ravine, mounted horses and started southward at a furious -gait, the booty being vJslble in a sack thrown across the saddlebow of one of the riders. Loudon, July 5.—In the house of commons last night an acrlinonjous discussion arose between the Radicals and the government on the South African war. Mr. Lloyd-George and others violently denouncing the government's war policy. William Redmond, Nationalist, reminded the government that the day was Independence day beyond the seas and that RrltMt statesmen were now glad to with and sing hosannas to the great. Independent America. The anniversary, he insisted, ought to be a lesson to them. Mr. R rod rick, the war secretary, amid continual disorder and interruption from the Irish benches, reproached the pro-Roer Radicals with prolonging the war by encouragliig the Roers to a vain RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN BUFFALO Several Persons Hurt in Collision Be The closing Incident of the celebration was a reception in honor of General MacArtliur at the rcsidemv of the civil governor. Mines. Taft and Chaffee assisted in receiving the guests. Armstrong's tween Street Car and Engine. Lightning Striken Danelng Pavilion, Buffalo, /July 5.—Several persona were injured this morning in a collision between a Main street car and a New York Central engine. The most seriously Injured is J. Ratsli, of Buffalo.' Detroit. July .".—Lightning late yesterday afternoon struck near a dancing pavilion on Rois Rlanc island, a pleasure resort eight miles djown the river. James Sullivan, who was standing under a tree, was Instantly killed. A number of the dancers in the pavilion were badly shocked at the same time, and a score fainted from fright. The seriously Injured are Thomas MeHugh, Harry Taylor. Miss MeHugh. Miss Mc- Dowell and Miss Lldn McGrlmm, all of Detroit. The two latter remained in an unconscious condition until brought to their Uotnes in Detroit. Three Hanilred New Llenienant.. Washington, July 5.—About 300 lieutenants lu tlit1 army are to be appointed by the president befbre his departure from tbe city, and Secretary Root spent tlie entire Fourth of July In his office preparing the cases of the lesions of candidates for the president's consideration. These appointments will be based 011 tile results of recent examinations. Nearly all the candidates have hud previous service I11 the volunteer army., The l'nlteC} States army transport Meade sailed later for Nagasaki with General MacArtliur and the yiembera of his /Ctaff on board. Woman Mysteriously Shot. Washington. July 5.—Mrs. Daniel Mc- Murtrie. widow of the late Medical Director McMurtrle of the navy, a well known society leader here and at Newport. R. I., was shot and seriously wounded in the left arm Just below the elbow last night while seated in the vestibule of her home here. The source of the bullet Is unknown, but in alf probability It was from a pistol fired by some celebrating the Fourth. " Feed, all kinds 1.14 Best Flour  Sports nt the Exposition. Oats, per bushel  Oats, 15 bushel lots... Hay, pet 100  Best Butter  No. 1 Broom, a cans fine Peaches  .8 ■ I .M M .3« .St "AMERICA" NOT FOR NEGROES. THE WEATHER. Buffalo, July .V—The athletic gaiflcs that were held in the stadium yesterday brought out the largest attendance that lias ever been seated In that elas- Bic structure. Fully 10.000 persons watched the interesting programme of sports which occupied the entire day. The events decided were the Amateur AthletU- union's championship of North America, tlie handieap races and the Marathon road race of 25 iniles. The Amateur Athletic union championship brought out six competitors. Kaeh man competed in ten events, and his standing wasttgured on a percentage basis. Adam B. Gunn of the Central Y. M. C. A. of Buffalo won the championship, with a percentage of 5,730. Seven men started In the Marathon road race. The course becan with a mile in the stadium, then 23 iniles to La Salle and return, the finishing, mile being over the stadium cinder course. S.-A. Mellor, Jr., of Yonkers. N. Y.. entered the stadium and finished the final mile before the second man put in an ap- Colored Preacher Creates a Sensation Washington, July 5.—Forecast until 8 p. m., Saturday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Ixical thunderstorms this afternoon or evening, also on Saturday afternoon or evening; continued warm Bathers Drowned at Cape May Cape May. N. J,. July 5.—Edward Hayes, aged 25. a resident of Raltimore and a son of the postmaster of Keyser, W. Ya.. and William Morrison, aged 21, of Philadelphia were drowned In the surf while bathing here. The former was taken with a cramp, and Morrison. with Rule levering of Raltimore. tried to bring Hayes to the shore. Levering was rescued only after hard work by a hand to hand line of bathers. at a Convention in Illinois. resistance. GaleBboro, Ills., July 5.^—Rev. F. L Smith, of Springfield, caused a *ensa tion at the Wood River Baptist Sun' day school convention of colored people, last evening, by objecting to tli'f Ringing of "America" by negroes. Hesaid the song. "My Country 'Tis of Thee," was not intended for negroes tc sing. "As long as negroes are shot hanged and burned at the stake," he exclaimed, "this is not the 'sweet landof liberty' it claims to be." A ni« Hammer Throw. Hotel Fire In Maine, weather. Tnn Primmer* Commit Suicide. Mercury Drops Thirty Decree*. New York, July 5.—The feature of the track and field games of the Sixty-ninth regiment which were held yesterday at Celtic park, Long Island City, was the handicap contest, in which John Flanagan of the New York Athletic club threw the Hi pound hammer a distance of 175 feet 4% Inches from a nine foot circle. A few weeks ago Alfred Plaw of Hie University of California was credited with 171 feet 2 inches under similar conditions. Flanagan now holds the seven foot and nine foot records of the woiTd with the 10 pound hammer. Milllnocket, Me., July 5.—The new Northern hotel here was burned, and mnny guests and employees had narrow escapes from death 111 the tlames. As It was the occupants of the employees' quarters were cut off from escape by the regular passageways and were obliged to make exits through the windows. The property loss will reach nearly $30,000, and only a small part of this amount Is covered by Insurance. 3 cans Corn  i dozen Canned Corn. •. 3 lbs Evap. Peaches.. M M i M Rnfl'alo, July 5.—Patrick J. Wlckharn, an insane prisoner, whose home is in Hamilton. Out., committed suicide in police station" No. 1 last night by severing liis jugular vein .artd cutting the arteries of his wrists. An hour later Henry Oudski of RufTalo. who was confined In the adjoining cell, practically disemboweled himself with a razor. He will die. Omaha. July A rain which b«»gau falling yesterday afternoon tarried the mercury down degrees from a. maximum of 100. The humidity was 78. No prostrations Mere reported. Reports from outside are that the precipitation was general over eastern Nebraska and A DARING RESCUE. 4 lbs Prunes  M Pennsylvania Lad Honored For Hla Heroism I'nder Odd Circumstances. Ajnedal for "heroism and humanity" Dhas Just been awarded to William Rohrer of Delta, Ta., by The Christian Herald. The hero Is very young, only a lad of 11, but he deserves Ills honors all the same. Last winter he rescued young Oliver Welser of DelU ?*C\m death by drowning, putting bis ~~.*n life In fearful jeopardy while doing this. Welser daringly went out skating on an Ice pond where the water was ten feet deep and the ice so thin that none of his comrades would venture upon It. Ahout 12 feet from shore the Ice gave way beneath him. He went under, and all his struggles to extricate himself made matters worset, the hole widening about him with every effort until, ex hausted, he sank from view. Lion Coffee .1*H ' Arbuckle Coffee .IS* Fresh eggs, das .19 western Iowa Omaha. July Specials from (irand Island. Neb., tell of a small tornado which struck a few miles borth of that city. Two persons were killed and several severx\y bruised and otherwise injured. No details have been received as to the exteut of the storm, and owing to the day being; a holiday telegraph and telephone offices are deserted. Allother report tells of a tent being struck and several persons hurt. Fatal Tornado In Nebraska, Automobile Climbs Mountain, J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO.. 68 South Maid St., PITTBTOW. GOODS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. Hit by a Cannon Ball. Twin Mountain House, N. H.. July 5. —M. II. Ilo.vt of Pen a cook and It. II. Whitney of Manchester, who are touring the mountain in an automobile, made a successful ascent of Mount Washington from Jackson. Killed by Toy Cannon. MACARTHUR SAILED TODAY. Rochester, July 5.—Professor John Henrich fired a cannon containing a ball of lead weighing about half a pound. The ball pftssed through the trunk of a tree and struck and pierced the arm of Mrs. Mary Diipre. The arm niav have to be amputated. Newark. N. J.. July 5.—Mrs. Emma Ryley of this city was shot and Instamly killed while seated by thft window In her home. Some boys across the street were shooting off a small cannon and had loaded It with stones and Djeccs of lead. One of these pieces of lead struck Mrs. Ityley in the head. His Military Governorship of the Phil Cotton Laden Darne llurned. New York. July 5.—A barge loaded with cotton lying at the cotton docks at Stapleton, N. Y.. took fire last nlglit and was badly damaged. The Haiti more and Ohio tiig Oscar (I. Murray beached the burning barge just abovt the state quarantine station. The. quar1 autine boats Allen and Wadsworth were removed to a place of safety, as It was feared the fleet would drift alongside the quarantine dock. Washington. July 5.—General Mac- Arthur, as the last act of his military governorship of the Philippines, cables that the Meade sailed today, with himeelf, three officers, and 140 enlisted men of the Eighth battery of field ar tillery. This marks the beginning of the return to America of the regular troops who have served their full time ir. the Philippines. ippines at an End. Baltimore, July 5. — The maximum temperature recorded by the weather bureau thermometer yesterday was 06 degrees at 4 p. m. Up to midnight 12 deaths and 14 prostratitus from the heat had been reported. Still Hot In Baltimore. yfaways Sfusy, pea ranee. Observance at Santiago, White Man Turned Yellow. Santiago. Cuba. July 3.—This city has enjoyed two days of celebration, conducted on the most elaborate scale since the war. Wednesday, the anniversary of the destruction Of Admiral Cervcr.Vs squadron, there was a yacht excursion to the Spanish wrecks, where n salute was fired and an oration deli vevrd by a loyal Spaniard on the wret'k «Df the Almirante Oquendo. Yes tcrdav there was a demonstration of unprecedented interest by the Americans. The Cubans participated, and a crowct Of several thousand by unanimous vote declared that the Fourth oi' July ought to be a permanent holiday throughout the Cuban republic. Great consternation was felt by the ft lends of M. A. llogarty, of Lexington. Ky.. when they saw he was turning yellow. Ills skin slowly changed color, also his eyes, and he suffered terribly. Ills malady was Yellow Jaundice, lie was treated by the beet doctors, but without benefit. Then he was advised to try K let trie Hitters, the wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy, and he writes: "After taking two bottles I was \vholly cured." A trial proves Its matchless nrerlt for all Stomach. Liver and Kidney troubles. Only SOc. Sold by StrotTs Thar ir.acy, West Plttston, and W. C. Trice. Pitts- To Supersede Spanish Friars, Rome, July 5.—Aft n result of the negotiations by Cardinal Gibbons the .trouble about the religious orders in the Philippines has been allayed. The pope will send American and French friars to gradually supersede the Spanish ones. It is stated that Cardinal Gibbons undertook the negotiations because President MeKinley emphatically refused to send a special envoy. Tivo Little Girl* Drowned. Olean, N. V., July 5.—Flora Jordan, •ged 11 years, daughter of M. B. Jordau, a grocer of this city, and LUlie Loughrey of Hutehlngs, Pa., were drowned In the Allegheny river near Riverhurst, a resort two miles east of this city. Rolirer, throwing himself flat on his Stomach, crawled cautiously toward Welser, the ice cracking under l;!m as he went. Inspired by liis example, com rades crawled after lilm and. catching caeh other by the feet, made connection with Rolirer and thus constructed a hu man C lialn to the bank. In his efforts to pull Welser from under the. ice Itohret been rile partially submerged. It loo.krd as if the weight of the1 ether boy would drag him In, but he never l°t go until Wolscr wn's from under the lee and safe ashore. What makes lite net tfte more meritorious is that be aid young We'ser were "at odds" with each other There" had been serious quarrels between them. Twice Rolirer had been wounded by Weiscr, and fcn one occasion to such an extent that a surgeon's assistance was required. Rolirer when not in sehool works to support his mother, and sisters. All of his towns people arc delighted at the honor that, lias befallen him.and none more so than young Wpiser. It wasrWclscr's father who reported the ease to the paper which made the award. The medal is a very handsome decoration. It Is of bronze, of very beautiful design, and the young wearer Is very proud of it. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. for Children. Mother Gray, for years a nurse In the Children's Home In New York, treated children successfully with a remedy now prepared and placed In the drug stores, called Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They are harmless as milk, pleasant to take and never fall. A certain care for feverlsbness,. constipation, headache, teething, and stomach disorders and remove worms. At all druggists. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leltoy, N- * Three Drowned In Toledo. BRITISH MAKE A CAPTURE, Toledo, July 5.—Three persons were drowned in the river fronting Walbridge park. While taking a row on the river a sailbqpt came so near tljat a collision was feared, and in ablush to the other side of the boat it was overturned. mi B 1 Ninety-three Boer Prisoners and a Spring and AiBU Summer Cloths. j London, July 5.—The war office has received the following: "Pretoria- Lieutenant General Grenfell. on July 1. captured at Hopewell ninety-three prisoners, fifty-six wagons, 100 rifles and 2.000 rounds of ammunition, be longing to feeyers' commando. One Boer was killed. There were no British Quantity of Munitions Seized. Rare and Vijlnxilile Stamp* Stolen, BufTalo. July'3 —Rare, old postage stamps valued at $3,000 and forming a part of the government exhibit at the Pan-American exposition have been stolon. The package contained .'500 stamps of the earliest varieties issued by the department. There is no clew to the thief. Krause's Headache Capsules v ere the flr?t headache capsulfi put on the market. Their Immediate success resulted In a host of Imitations, containing antipyrlne, • hlofril. morphine and other Injurious drugs, purporting to be "'Just as good." Avoid these Imitations and Insist on having Krause's. which speedily cure the most se- I vere cases and leave no bad after effects. 25c. Sold by all druggists. pa Striker* Return to Work. "The doctors told me my cough vtas Incurable. One Mlnate Congh Care made me a well man." Norrls Silver, North Stratford, N. H. Because you've not foond 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's Pharmacy, West Pitts ton. St. Louis, July 5.—The transfer strikers, numbering 300, who went out In sympathy with the freight  returned to work this morning. That's the way it is with ni. Busy pleasing oar mauy patrons who i»W come to know by expertesc£_o{ Iht pleasure we take In providing ijMBf with the prettiest, the latest, the man Copenhagen. Inly 5.—Tlie Vourth of July war celebrated here by the drew||1(S with flass of nil the Panish snips In the harbor. Salutes wore II red from the forts, ami n reception clven on board the 1'nlteil States training ship Hartford was attended by the Danish authorities and a number of American Several Dan lall. warships the Hartford played Olebrnilnn nt C open lumen. It Saved His Leg. This season's varieties haveallow' ed of a far prettier choice for sum mer clothing than has been offered for several season's past; and our sales were never better than tbey were this year. However, we have left on our counters several pieces of very fine Trouserings and Suitings for Summer Wear, and to save the bother of stocking them away we have decided to make a casualties. P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange. C.a.. suffered for six months with a frightful running sore or. his leg. but writes that Bucklen'« Anlca Salve wholly cured It in five days. For Ulcers. Wounds, Piles, it's the best ealvs in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only L'3 cts. Sold by Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston, and W. C. Pricey Plttston. For Rent and For Sal*. 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. durable Wall Papers at the Very Lowest Price. Areyouoneofour patroost If not, why not? Ever seen our samples of Picture Framesf We pay special attention to this line of work. TRAN8P0RT ASHORE. Price Thope famous little pllln. DeWltt's Little Early Risers, compel your llv$r and bowels to do their duty, thus giving you pure, rich blood to recuperate your body. Are easy to take. Never gripe. T. J. Yates. PLttston ; .Stroh's Pharmacy. West Plttston. On* Thousand .Brltlah Troop* From Capetown are Stranded. tourist* when passing Bevan the Tailor's line of novelties In suitings for this spring should be seen to be appreciated. T. S. & W. S. BARRETT, London, July 5 —The British trans pert Monfort. with 1,000 troopB from Cnpc Town aboard, is ashore off the Islo of Wight. "Xlie Star Spangled Itanner," ami the Hartford replied by playing Hie PaniBli national anthem. At the harbor wits illflmlimlctf ami tin* band from the Hartford plnyed at 'l'lvoll gnrdcii. O. B. Thompson, Agt P. 3.—If yon are going to bars any painting done consult us first. NORTH MAIN ST. It Ih easier to keep well , .an get cured. DeWltt's Little Early Misers, taken now and then. always keep your bowels In perfect order. They never gripe, but promote an easy, gentle action. T. J. Yates, Pittstou; Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. Garden tools ana nose, at Ash's. Are you Irritable? Do you sleep badly? Is It hard to concentrate your thoughts? Is your appetite poor? Do you feel tired, restless and despondent? Try Llchty's Celery Jangling Nerves. Big' Cut 1=^2 Later—The transport Monfort hae "1 am Indebted to One Minute Cough Cure for my present good health and my life. I was treated in by doctors for lung trouble following la grippe. 1 took One Coftgh Cure and recovered iny health." Mr. R. II. Wise, Madison, Ga. T. J Yates, Plttston; Stroh's Pharmacy, West i Plttston. DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve should be promptly applied to cuts, burns and scalds. Ir soothes and quickly heals the Injured been floated. Nerve Compound. It will do you more good than any thing you have ever tried. Sold bj J. II. Houck. part. There are worthless counterfeits, be sure to get DeWltt's* T. J. Yates, Plttston ; Stroh's Pharmacy, West Plttston. And for the next 30 days we offer these at a great reduction in price, and sacrifice In profit. Don't fail to see our offering in Suitings from $30 up, and Trouserings from 95 up. B.A.GROWTHER,BW^D% AN ARGENTINE RESIGNATION, London, .Inly Five hundred per sons sal ilown last night at Hie banquet of the American society in London given at tile Hotel Cecil. It was a uvmaikable gathering.. Aeross. the uppat •nrt of the *nat ball and lutempersed (DU w»mb»f el I**.," .v:fJ 11 ■ s Riinnnrl In London Architect Don Enrique Berdue, the Minister of \ Finance, ie to Retir*. tDu«no» Ayr»s. Puly 6.—Don Enrlqirt, ■kw, mtnlittr ol tnnDv* vt tb« Ar- Mil kH milt* (lives are a terrible torment to'the little folks, ond to some older ones. Easily cured. Doan'a Ointment never falls. Instant relief. Permanent cure. At any drug store, 50 cents. Croupy Sound* from Baby'a Crib at night are agonizing to mothers. Dr. Galvln's Croup Tincture will relieve croup, soon ss administered. It Is also a never falling remedy for oeugbs, colds and Iqpg so as-11* law. ttrMtf-fn trtto pm WW  Plumber* Ida—1 rode a mile on an olS cushion Bred bicycle. A Rmk Bldcr. Will find It to their Interest to buy heir newer pipe and fittings of us. We hkT« the rltrlfled «*lt (luted pipe. Yours For Cash, May—Well. wouldn't that Jar J— SluwatMtwd  Beit Ice Cream. 26c qt, delivered mis. CM4f Kit«h«Bi Aravrjr bl««k Diphtheria relieved In twenty minutes. Almost raintcufouu, Dr. T&omM' BcleotrU out *t nur dKUf nut. C&i fallal* AND REGISrBIBD fATI!fl ATtOUKY i.TOffi'i'g'iSTrr'' **• t, ft Mttws* A 0» VM«J SffMti . .