Pittston Gazette

              ■r:W. 1 ita. „ * Try an ad. in the Gazette. % 5, There is no more effective me- £ ifdium of reaching the 30,000 men,# js women and children in this com- € 9 niunity. i DVlHVI'Hfl'nrCl,»fCTii,»faiT*TnTa»r«i\ r X Do you want all the news off Jyour home • town ? Then sub- j| 'scribe for the Gazette. The only k published in the city. J » %« t. VP AD I WEEKLY KRTABLI8HRD ISM). * ** * * AUUDI ICAK 1 DAILY ESTABLISH ED BY THEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA , TUESDAY EVENING, AUQUST 13. 1901. twa:.v ,s;^,sV;;Div[ only daily in city DISAPPOINTED, BIT HOPEFUL THE STRIKE SITUATION feared. National Tube officials say the company's production of finished product has been curtailed only 10 per cent. Tills will be increased to more tlinu 80 per cent should the McKeesport plant be shttt down. The strike has cut the production of the National Steel company in half. DOTY'S MOSQUITO WAR BIG FRAUDS IN USTOM8. prepared uadci rCi;RMAN I.AWS, 1a Excellent fcr Mr Ifv^l at JJ T-m ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST The Government Said to llnve Been Cheated of Million*. Leaders' Expectations Are Not Its Results Are Considered Very New York, Aug. 1^5."—The llerald says that, while 110 official statement has yet been made of the facts flint have been brought to light, it became known among silk importers yesterday that charges were about to be preferred against at least one of the largest silk Importing houses in the country. Sev wnil concerns are said to be involved, but the firm which was mentioned last night in connection with the charges was that of A. S. Rosenthal & Co., silk importers at 45* (Sreene street. The members of this Arm are Abraham S. Rosenthal and Colin. Mr. Colin denied last night that there was any foundation for the charges and declared that at the proper time the firm would be able to prove Its innocence. r BACKACHE, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. DR. RICHTEk'S World-Renowned "ANCHOR" •f* «$• «f» Df» "f3 •f' ♦ 48 Fulfilled. Satisfactory. Our Greatj& MANY HILLS ARE IN OPERATION. Stuleiueut by Gouipera, GUILI OF IN8E0TS 18 PROVED. Shaffer Looks for Results. ROYALTY ON A YACHT. Some ArrenMloiiM to Striker#* llnnka. About SI*tD-oue Thou*aud Out lu All—I'renldeiit SbKlVfr'N 1 .u *»t Order llrouulit Out Klrveii Tliouiiuiid. Washington, Aug. 13. — President Compels of the American Federation of Labor said hist night that his organization would use every peaceable means lu its power to assist the Amalgamated association in Its strike. Personally he hoped that an amicable adjustment of the trouble might be arranged and expressed ids willingness to co-operate ill any effort to bring about a settlement of the conflict. He declined to discuss further the attitude of the American federation toward tin* strike and reiterated Ids refusal of this morning to say whether a meeting of the federation's executive council would be called to consider the strike situation. Experiment** Show That They Carry Malurla Germn—Petroleum Will Destroy The in. hilt Ciood Drainage la Worth a I'ouud of Care. PAIN EXPELLEB. SUMMER CLEARING SALE! None genuine* without Trade Mark "Anchor. What one physician out cC many tesunes) The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. if \ New York. Apfil.24ttJ899 L, Gentlemen: J] Or.RichterVANCHOR PAIN EXPELLERasa treatment for.Backache. Gout. Rheumatism, etc.is excellent. JAc * t yqr M ipyf :?*D!■* sr.  25c. and 50c. nt all drugginte or tlirou?n iF. Ad. 1th Mr r& Co., 215 Pearl Nt., New Vo:U V 36 HIGHEST nl££. AWARDS. J ]»,toi-:nu-n(l,\l by prominent rhCj. jga lay -V. tuums. VI holetule and Retail I Dni ucists. Min iater Durban, South Africa. Aug. 13.—The royal yacht Ophir, with the Duke and Duchess ot' Cornwall and York aboard, arrived today. The party were greeted most enthusiastically. Pittsburg, Aug. I.H.— Members of the i A ma Iga mated association unofficially approached some of the  yesterday, asklug theiu whether the uicu now on strike could return to their jld Jobs if they would let mil at ouce. This proposition was made without the knowledge of President Shaffer, coming from members of the union who ire opposed to his policy. New Yolk, Aug. 13.—Dr. Alvah II. Doty, health officer of this port, who has of late been carrying on a relentless warfare against mosquitoes, beginning his operations on Stateii Island, has Issued a statement concerning these operations, which have been prosecuted with a view to determining definitely If jiossible whether the malarial fever |Daraslte is transmitted ftoui one person to another by the female of the amiphclcs species of mosquito. His statement first deals with experiments made lu Kill-ope and those made by Dr. Walter Reed of the United States army, the hist named having demonstrated that yellow fever is transmitted by the mosquito. ys Money Saving Plan i* presented at eaC h of our stock. It is «ithcr fDiC .I., of cscp tionally hiRli qui i't cr no diiim oiices, or t xci ptioi-.i'ly luv price? for medium quality jjoi.is. The present offering of BOYS JOIN STRIKE AT M'KEESPORT DEATH OF A SWEDISH BARON. He Was a Distinguished Naturalist and Arctic Explorer. Stockholm. Aug. 13.—Baron Adolf Erik Nordehskiold. the Swedish naturalist and Arctic explorer, is dead. According to the story told to officials of the treasury department, certain of the examiners of silk importations had been for years regularly in the pay of large silk Importing houses. In order to conceal the existence of the understanding between the importers and the officials the amount paid by the importers for the favors accorded them was regularly entered on the books of the firm as salary to one of its own employees. What answer was made by the steel .m u is not known. It In not doubted that the trust would consent to the lbeii returning to their oh' places provided they reported In a body ami allowed the malingers to choose what nieii could go to work and what should not. Now Going On I 1 Empress Buried—Swedish Baron Dead—Battle in Central America-Train Robbers Make Haul. Tragedy in Sha- VENEZUELAN TROOPS WIN INVADER WINS SECOND RACE SHAMROCK IS A BEAUTY Victory of the Caundian a Surprise CLOTHING FOR MEN AND DOYS is more than usutlly attractive, 'l'he iuits are of feaDoitab'e «viylit and up to date sl)lts; will made and well finished SPECML LOW riNES Said to Have Gained a Signal Victory Over the Colombian Soldiers. The men who made the proposition say that the strike Is lost, and they want to see something left of the Ainulgamilted association. Chicago, Aug. 13.—In a 12 knot breeze anil a smooth sea the Invader, the Hoy al Canadian Yacht club's challenger, won the second race of the International series for the Canada's cup almost as easily as tiie defender, the Detroit Boat club's Cadillac, won the first race last Saturday. to Chicago VuehtMiueu. New Challenger Excites Adrni- Caracas, via Hayti. Aug. 13.—The Venezuelan troops have gained a signal victory over Colombian troops, who are now in full retreat. Dr. Doty at the New York quarantine laboratory has been carrying on his investigations for a year past. He first selected a low lying district in which were many stagnant pools and on which were 100 small houses. Inspection showed that at least 30 per cent of the inhabitants were suffering with acute or chronic forms of malaria. ration of Experts. This salary was actually drawn by the employee to whom it was credited, atul afterward the money was turned back by him to the head of the firm Inclosed In a plain envelope, which, was handed to the eustouis official who had been bribed. As outlined to the government, the method of procedure closely resembled the method said to be followed in the police department of tills city In selling protection to gamblers and other lawbreakers, ARRIVED IN GOOD CONDITION. In Every Department. Strike generals anil rank and lilt1 alike realize that they have lost ground l»y iIn* revolt of thC» men in tin* west ami are trying to regain it. They have made headway l».v remarkable exertions and last night had added three plants to the list of those not running. These tire the National rolling mill of the National Tube company at MeKeesport, the tube works and rolling mill at Kenwood, \V. Va.. and the rolling mill of I lie National Steel company at ltellairc, O. The closing of these plants has increased the number of idle men in consequence of the second strike order to about 11,000 and the total now out of work to 01,000. Mhii'h Pino fl.'Ct) Sails IDO *9 IS UMiili'i'ti to CO* / k3 Rovh* Fine* flO.GOHuit# rr- #2 OO (Illi'tMl tn UmZWif C,lill«]roi.'rt7fKD Kn «• r.totH, /a gm n JnC o(l t D **#4® Netflhrfo Htiirt, tin* »«-tr /? n ulur $1 value, rcilucoil to. "—_ mokln. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York, Aug. 13, 1*01. rAi* 7ia, Wi n*»y» •» 4414 4-5 4.11* 4 U, HI iuw$ nit, loi mi'. Ill** 111'. and I'll t In ItncliiK Trim. Blattliewa Says lie lVnrw Columbia More Timu C'oiiMltutlon. Koiv at (lit' ICrli' IIukIii to lie Dry- PEOPLE'S STORED At« bison . AtC hisou  Itrui.klyn Traction, (High. & OLlo  U. 8. bteei  Lf. S. *lt«ol prof  Man. Kl  Mo. Pa  P«HD. (JuH  Col. Iron A Fuel .. Ho. Pacific  Coppwr  O m W .. Ponu  Heading  RoHtWu* prof  Tenu.C. & 1  Leather  Kul.lter  Uu'nu II'.ic.iflc  lTui..n I'm prof,.., WhI-mL liift  Western ICIII«D  M K T  N. rl'olk  The Invader gained 4 minutes and 27 seconds on what was intended to be a beat to windward of nine nautical miles, but which by reason of the wind hauling before the yachts had made two miles to weather became a close hauled reach, and on the run home off the wind the challenger added nearly two minutes more to Its lead. Pittsburg, Aug. 13.—President Shaffer was rather disappointed 011 opening his mail- this morning when he found nothing front the men of the Federal plants. He still expressed himself as hopeful of results. Further than this, he wouldn't express himself on the subject. Sam|tlcs of water from the pools and cisterns, cesspools and barrels disclosed larvhp of the mosquito. Large glass tubes were distributed among the houses for the purpose of securing some of tile mosquitoes which infested the neighborhood, and among those collected were found the anapheles or mala rial mosquitoes. New York. Aug. III. "We fear the Columbia more than we do the Constitution."B. Oppenheimer, Clothier anil Furnisher. C:r ii William Matthews; comin r of the Krln, yesterday echoed the s« ntiiiient of Sir'Thomas Upton before he knew the sentiment had been express.1si. It was several hours before Shamrock II began making ready to leave her anchorage in the upper bay and long Ik ?«««? the result of tin* race between Constitution and Columbia, in Which the old eup defender won on time allowance, beeaine known. 15 South Main St., Plttston. While no official account of the action taken by the appraiser to detect the frauds could be obtained last uight, the main facts of the story were known to so many persons both in and out of the department that there was little difficulty In gathering them. ,li;t llVi . :«•* 14:(Vj 144', . 41 4 '« ('or. Main anil William Sh , I'lttst^xi. Evans iww-a •••Brothets C: Cleveland, O., Aug. 1.1.—Though the Crescent tin plate mill successfully landed sixteen "strike breakers" in side the mill last night and expect an ether carload this morning, the mill, which the officials | itively announced would start, hadn't started up to 8 o'clock and there were no outward indications that it would. Willi. ciS* nth is* w Though the shift in the wind spoiled what was to have been a beat to weather, the Invader had sufficient opportunity to demonstrate that in light airs site can beat the Cadillac to wind ward. The Canadian yacht clearly out pointed the defender when both were fooling equally. Many tests have been made in the laboratory to ascertain the value of different agents believed to be destructive to the mosquito larva?. This has included experiments "with the different grades of petroleum oil, permanganate of potassium, bielilorkle of mercury (corrosive sublimate), carbolic acid, bromine, formaldehyde, etc. It was a surprise, says Dr. l»oty, to timl that a solution of bichloride of mercury suffi clently strong to kill all micro-organ isms or germs affected the larva? slow ly, some beiug alive at the expiration of 21 hours. In weaker solutions they lived indefinitely' The doctor says it would be unsafe under any condition to use this dangerous agent in ponds, etc., which are fully exposed, and this may also be said of carbolic acid and other agents experimented with. Lnburalory Rape rlments, hi) n 8 Vfo Ml* WS There have been no serious disturbances, but MeKeesport, Kenwood and Bcllnirc are like so many powder mngafines, with men throwing lighted matches around. No HUliirlimicra Yet. A" FEW Wtft «.»! 5! Lit Men in a position to know the facta declared that the evasions of. the tariff had been going on for many years without detection and that the government must have lost millions of dollars since the system was first put into successful operation. Intense eagerness was manifested not only by Captain Matthews and Captain Sycamore, the sailing nia.-let of the challenger, but by every sailor on board both craft, as to which of the two American yachts would lie select ed to defend the cherished trophy. There was an unmistakable air of tin easiness in the manner in which the announcement was received that tlx Columbia was holding her owu in lij-.h! ajatl heavy whirls and luhJit be chosen, after all, because of her proved quali ties to meet the new aspirant lor inter national honors. I Every Day is Bar| gain Day at Our •{{ Stored AlcKeesport, Pa., Aug. 13.—Only a |KDrtlon of the plant of the National Tube company was in operation today. Shortly after midnight a force of boys employed in the butt welding department joined the strikers. This necessitated the closing down of some furnaces. Another crowd of hoys Joined the strikers at 7 o'clock this morning. The indications are that the entire plant will be closed down by this evening. The blast furnace, seamless tube works, National Galvanizing Works and Firth Sterling Projectile .Works are the only iron mills oper ating in their entirety. The strikers tire using persuasion to get the men otiL The streets are continually filled •with iron and steel workers, but there Js no trouble of any kind. A Good Thing. The Kostoii rolling mill was the tlrst to close. It was Itclleyed by the managers of the tube company that the Mo nongahcla Steel works would continue to run. The strikers, instead of picketing the mill, went iu a great crowd to overawe those who wished to work: The mill superintendent called up Mayor Klack by telephone, told hiiu there was a crowd arouud the mill and asked police protection. The mayor inquired if any one had been assaulted, and when told that there had not he said lie would not send any policein«Cn.~ The Canadian yacht's decisive victory came as a great surprise to the majority of the talent, and many are already apprehensive that if breezes ot 15 miles an hour prevail during the next two or three days the Invader will Win and take back to Canada the cup which the CJencsee won for the Chicago club two years ago. Ciermau Syrup In the special prescription of Dr. A. Lloschee, a celebrated German l'by tilclaD, and lu acknowledged to one of the most fortuuate discoveries lu MedK'lue. It quickly cures Coughs, Colds aud all Lung Troubles of tlie severest uature, removing, au It does, the cause of the affection aud leaving the parts lu a strong aud healthy coudltlon. It Is not au experimental medicine, but has stood the test uf years, glviug satisfaction In every case, which its rapidly Increasing sale every season confirms. Two million bottles sold unnually. Doschee's Cerman Syrup wus Introduced lu the United States lu 1808, aud Is now sold lu every town and village lu the civilized world. Throe doses will relieve auy ordluary cough, l'rlca 75 eta. (Jet tireeu'a Prize Almanac. GOMEZ FOR PALMA. Dpea Not Want to Qe President BARGAINS | cCocrlc at tta The official times for the race were: The Invader, 3h. 8m.; the Cadillac, 3h. 14m. 22s. Havana, Aug. 13.—General Maximo Gomez has addressed a letter to the local committee of the National party In Havana, who had chosen him as a candidate for the presidency of Cuba and Senor Estrada Talma as a candidate for the vice presidency. The communication runs in part as follows: of Cuba. Best Pat. Flour, por bbl S4.M i )j Feed, per 100 lbs • 1.25 •Ji Bran and Brown Mds 100 I.II | Oats, per bushel • • .M | Oats, 25 busht lots " | Potatoes, per peek • • .11 | Onions, per peok • • .M ,{; Butter, best dairy, por lb .22 ,)i Lard, Pure, per lb • .10% i:! Cheese, full cream, per lb .11 1 Eggs, per dozen • - .11 !l; Or. Sugar, IB lbs for • I.N | Arb. and Lion Coffee, lb .11 }S MB i I Evans Bros. Dlondln Affnln Arrested. Utica, N. Y., Aug. Hi. A tramp arrested at Itichfield Springs bears a striking resemblance to the much wanted Klotidiu. He is very bowlcgged, has a swarthy complexion,high cheek bones and tattoo marks on the left arm. He lacks, however, the emblem of jt schoouer tattooed on the left arm, which the postoii police say was a distinguishing mark 011 Klondiu. The tattooed tigures on tlie arm of the arrested man represent au anchor and the initial of the name Klondiu. Should there be some error iu the rendering of the word "schooner" In the telegram received from Koston t belli an may yet prove to be the much wanted alleged slayer of his wife. No time is to be lost in putting Sii Thomas Upton's cup challenger lute racing trim. She was towed from hei anchorage off Siapleton yesterday afternoon and at5 o'clock was in tlio uar row space in the Krle basin known as the Boston dock ready to have her jury mast taken out, as it will be this morning, and the giant racing spar put in its place. Immediately thereafter she will h.' put Into drydoek, hei great keel reburnished, her hull repainted and the half obliterated letters of name on the stern painted over. In FIRST CLASS Refrigerators at low pikes to close them out. We are headquarters for ICE CREAM FREEZERS. -- Later the crowd became so great that the men who reported for work were unuble to reach the mill. The superintendent again sought to call up tlie mayor, but the latter had apparently disconnected Ids telephone. A messenger was sent, and the mayor returned word that he Would be in his office in the morning and. would talk about it then. The doctor also says that permanganate of potassium, which he has strongly recommended for the destruction of larva', produced but little effect except iu very strong solutions. "On hearing what the committee has done I lumen to say that 1 must refuse to undertake such high office under the republic. So far as candidates are concerned, I look upon Senor Hstruda Pal ma and Senor Maso us the best selections that could be made for the presidency and vice presidency. Let all Cubans ugree upon this important matter, und Cuba will have a strong and stable government entirely fitted to deal with the external relations In which Cuba will have to exist as a republic."CHEAP 81JNPAY EXCURSIONS. To Mt. Pocono and Delaware  Gap, Via the Lackawanna Railroad, During these tests the marked superiority of petroleum oil soon became manifest. There seemed to be no special advantage of one petroleum product over another. The Lima oil which was used in petrolizing the stagnant pools ami rain barrels, etc.. Is a crude petroleum with a minimum amount of naphtha. One cubic centimeter of this added to :{,.~»oo cubic centimeters of water containing larva? killed them in three or four hours. This is equivalent to about 20 drops of oil to a gallon of water. As a matter of fact this result was usually obtained by less than thlB amount of oil. Easton. Pa, Aug. 13.—The Central Labor Union and twenty-five local unions have decided to contribute funds in aid of the Amalgamated association strikers. Every Sunday, until Oct. 31. the P., L. & W. railroad will sell cheap excursion tickets from Pittston to Mt. Pocono and Water (Jap. The round trip rate to Mt. Pocono wjll be $1, and to Water (lap $1.25. The train leaves Pittston Junction at 9.19 a. m. tu ! National It oiling Mill Closed. Bo.Dkletofcli.Dice Pittsburg. Aug. 13.—It is rumored jtaat more than 75 per cent, of tlie men oif strike at the Painters' Mills have decided to return to work when railed upon. It is possible that the entire quota of employes will return to work as soon as the improvements which are now being made are ' completed. Two mills are likely to start in the morning. The refusal of the Perioral fcteel men in the West to strike has seemingly disheartened many of the nit.n. and the trust' officials are conn Cienf lhat the strike will soon he a thing oi the past. The strikers yesterday prevailed 011 the uieii in tlnD National rolling mill to quit ami soon liatl it shut down. They then turned their attention to the tube works, where 4,5tM) welders were at work. A crowd of thousands blocked the streets around the mill. Whenever men left the plant or tried to enter they were argued with by strikers and jeered at by the women and children. All access to the works bring blocked, The superintendent appealed to the mayor to' send policemen ami have a passageway cleared. True to his declaration, the mayor refused to allow a peace oflfrcr near the mill, and no number of. requests from the company could shake his resolve. recipes with each 25SH •; i The caliled descriptions of Shnnirock II have not given an udciiuute idea of her superiority in gracefulness of line over the Graft that sailed 3,000 miles to be defeated by Columbia. The challenger of lflOl is nearer the general hull plain of that splendid Ameriean creation than any yacht that has cross* ed the ocean to tight for the supremacy of the shipbuilder's art. Imitated Colombia, Freezer Bids for Town HpfJ. Bids for the construction of a twostory brick and frame building in Wyoming borough, to he used as a town hall, will be received by the findersigned until Aug. 21. 5 p. in. Plans and specifications can he seen at the oflice of F. L. Olds. Coal Exchange. Wilkcsbarre. Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The right is reserved to reject any or all Tampa Strike About to Collapse, BASE 6 ALU S. P. Fenn Tampa, Fla., Aug. 18.—The Keslstencla Cigar Makers' union, now on strike here, shows evidences of almost total colhipse. Two of Its soupliouses are closed beeause they cannot buy food. One was on half rations all day yesterday. Delegates made overtures to the International union, it is said, but the latter union deelined to eonsider them. After the deportations 2,000 strikers registered their desire to leave the city, and an Agent was sent to Havana to secure a vessel. The boat was to have been here Saturday, but has not arrived. Results of Yesterday's Games In the Different Leaguen, NATIONAL LEAGUE. 46 South Main SI. Dr. Doty then describes the apparatus he used In spreading the oil, the latter being forced to the bottom of the ponds, from which it rose to the top, thus bringing with it quantities of the At St. Louis— n. h. b. Cincinnati ..00001200 2— 6 8 2 St. Louis. ...10 0 4 0 1 02 *— H 14 2 BatU'.iea— HuIni ami Peiti; Budhoff and Shriver. She has a keener, sharper nose than Shamrock I. Her stern tapers to a width so narrow that It is not moiv than enough to hold her name in black letters two inches wide, with a margin of four inches at the beginning and the ending. Instead of the stubby prow of the first Shamrock she extends out sharply, with a great overhang; It gi ves no promise of pounding and battering the waves as Shamrock 1 did. The designer learned that lesson from the American conqueror. w. l. p.c. w. L. P.O. Pltt«hurg... St 35 .6o7 Hoaton 43 4CD .483 Phila'phia.. 54 37 .593 New York... 87 47 .440 St. Lou la... 65 41 .673 Cinc-inuAti.. 37 54 .400 Brooklyn.... 48 44 .622 Chicago 37 61 .87S STANDING OF THE CLUBS. *a* -far.. 1# m Price Cutting Sale Cleveland. O.. Aug. 13.—About nine o'clock the Crescent tin plate branch of the steel trust succeeded in starting one of its six mills with 3 force of twenty-four men. Kor the most yflrt the men are managers, foremen and other salaried oflice*« from the other Crescent mills. There lias been no vio- Pres. Town CuUiici), Wyoming, Pa. P. I. Olds. Coal Exchange, Wilkesbarre, Pa. StII A. C. Shoemaker, larvaD In petrolizing the stagnant pools It soon became evident that the long grass and *i'ceds, particularly in the Immediate vicinity of these places, were the abiding places of the jnosquito during the day. This can be easily proved by agitating these spots, when myriads of mosquitoes will appear. Therefore special attention was given to the removal of ilito growth and :ifterwards petrolizlng the ground with an ordinary sprinkling pot. The breeding places, consisting of cisterns, rain barrels, etc., which were found in almost all of the premises and which contained larva* ill enormous numbers, were treated by sprinkling the inside of the woodwork and the surface of the watei- with oil. Methods of Operation. Send Your Order to Ritter's Market For best country butter, strictly fresh eggs, home dressed poultry, etc. Exeeter street, West Side. IIayW Kliiek last eveuluje made two Iluns who sought wuik ut »he Boston rolling mill leave the city. They were arrested at the en tin nee to the mill, taken to the police station and ordered out of AlcKeesport. A colored man who applied for work was siiuilarly treatid. AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Boston—Philadelphia, 0; Boaton, 6. Second game—Philadelphia, 7; Boston, it Detroit—Milwaukee, t«, Detroit, 4. t Cleveland—Chicago, 17; Cleveland, 2. Suits that were |a5.oD and upward are r.ow marked at May Sail Any Minute. EASTERN LEAGUE. At Buffalo—Buffalo, 6; Worcester, 8. At Toronto—Toronto, 0; Hartford, 2. 8t i oiid name—Toronto, 4; Hartford, 6. At Montreal—Montreal, 4; Brockton, 3. 8ccond game—Monti eal, 8; Brockton, ?. At Rochester—Rochester, tf; Providence, 0. lence. Iii rases of coUi;h or croup, give the little OiW One Minute t\Du;:h t'uro. Then rest easy tiitij hflve no fear. The child will be all right »n a Jitfle while. It never fails. I'leasiihf *■ fii&attt* a I wajla a n C1 a I - 4 Yates, Norfolk, Aug. 13. — The gunboat Machias, en route for Colon, has been loading coal, provisions and ammunition in Hampton Koads since Saturday. The vessel In likely to sail at any moment. She will carry a full complement of men. A number of graduated apprentices from the training ship Lancaster, now in here, have been transferred to the Machias. It is not probable that the boat will put in at auy port between here mid her destination. $18 FATAL FAMILY QUARREL. According to reports to National Tube oHiclal?, strikers have virtually taken possession of Ih uwood, who it- the I i i v - erslde works arc located. The rolling luen struck lirst. but the tube workers decided to ivinuln at work until  7, Dvhen their 31 days' agreement with the National Tube company expires. Many are members of Anieriean l-'ed era I ion of Labor lodges. The mayor of Kenwood, however, revoked the commission of several private watchmen employ»'d about the mill as special otlifers and'tluis left the mill at the mercy of .the They blocked tin* way to the mill ami refused passage to all going to the works. Most of the men Veteran yachtsmen gray that Watson learned much from a study of the prow of the CSIoriuna, that marvelous racing machine produced by tli« HerreshoflPs which, to all Inteuts and purposes, revolutionized marine architecture In yachts built for speed. Tlifi whole fore body suggests a skillful adaptation of the best of the Watson, the rife and the Herreshoff conceptions. •» -lb Shamokin Contractor Shoots His Wife Dead and Wouncs Himself. most Instantaneous iu effect. T J'lffston ; Stioh'a Pharmacy, West i'lttstun, Seven Killed In Old Vendetta, C'j Shamokin, Pa.. Aug 13—Jacob Gcr fcardt. a contractor and builder of thjs place. murdered his wile by shooting her through the heart this morning, and then shot himself in the right temple, inflicting a slight wound. The couple quarreled because the wife complained that her husband did not give her sufficient money to supply the family wants. She had threatened to leave her husband today. The.\* have four children. London, Aug. 13.—"A murder resulting from a vendetta of 20 years duration," says a dispatch to The Dally Mail from Vienna, "occurred in a church at Obottl Sunday. A general fight ensued in the church between the respective partisans, with the result that 7 persons were killed and 23 wounded." and upwards. For a ' short time only to make room for Fall Of food is essential to good health. Without good teeth we cannot have thorough , mastication. We do everything known to modem dentistry at moderate pric&j. Teeth extracted without pain hy aid of vll&llzed air Dr. Reap. 13 S. Main 8t Thorough Maaticanon IS THE WELL DRESSED MAN, wn.'ii lie lias Itoi-u rltN'd out «ith a stock, Ehnira, N. Y., Aug. Ill—Frederick Hawver. aged 20 years, escaped from the Elmlra reformatory late yesterday afternoon. He was at work on the lawn i»nd got away from the grounds without attracting the guard's uotlce. Relatives live in Binghamtoii and Delhi. Uncuik'iI From lOlmlra, Dr. Doty sums up by saying: "The result of this investigation from a scientific point have been of great interestfirst, because It has shown the Intimate relation between the mosquito and malarial fever; second, beeause it has revealed to those who have been identified with this investigation the true breeding phirces of tlie mosquito, which 1 am quite sure are not generally known; third, it has shown that petroleum oil will surely and promptly destroy mosquito larva1, and so far as careful experiments indicate it is the only agent which can be depended up- Compared with the first Shamrock the stern of the uew challenger Is as far ahead In artistic design as tho steering end of a forked tail trout is to that of a whale. It tapers down beautifully. The overhang is something extraordinary.suit by flllroy tho Tailor Thero is not a tailor in tho «iry who can Cahan Bride For Wntterson, transform a nuin so C|ii)C-kly or rai.-o him in his own eslim utou in such a BUSS, Louisville, Aug. 13.—Lieutenant Henry Watterson, Jr., Twenty-ninth Infantry, late of the Tenth lufantry and son of the famous editor, will marry in Philadelphia on Thursday Senorita Blauca, Casanova of Clenfuegos, whom Lieutenant Watterson met while on duty in Cuba. short time a: .la mi's White. Ilrypntsvllle, Ind.. says ivWiii M witeb lla7.fi salve healed riinuiug 7U  eMPRESS DOWAGER AT REST. sores »»ii both legs. He had suffered six y« ars. Jim-tors t:iil«'«l to help him. Uet !)•*- Wllt'fl. Accept Imitation!'. T. J. Yates. ; S.t roll's Pharmacy, West I'lttstou. chose to remain away Street Cup Men Take a llnud. Great Improvements Shown, THE TAILOR. Remains Entombed With Those of Frederick at Potsdam. The street car employees of Wheeling and lien wood also have taken a hand and refuse to run a ear on which any uonuulou man Is riding. Against the mayor, tJlP street car men and the strikers thy company Was powerless, and the mill was reported last night to be practically closed. London. Aug. 111.—The Times announces the marriage uext October of Arthur Wellcsley Austruthcr, son of the late Sir Robert Anstruther of Halca.skle, to Miss Rose Trapmau, granddaughter of the late Arthur Gordon Rose of Charleston. Am International MarrlHgt-, It seems certain from the perfection and symmetry of the visible lines that Watson has something uuder the water which will be u surprise when the racing days come. From the water line to the long eclipse, which in other yachts would be called the rail, there Is evidence of a vast improvement over Shamrock I; not only a vast improvement over all previous challengers, but a marked copy of the graceful Hues that have made the American built yacht the wonder of the world and have given to her builders a prestige and a renown enjoyed by no other marine architects in the universe. Potsdam. Aug. 13 —The remains of the late Dowager Kmprens Frederick Will be placed jn their last resting place soon after noon today. The final ceremonies, though attended with great military pomp, were carried through speedily and without special Incident. Story of « aye. J^eystone Armstrong's To be bound band and foot !».«• y.ejjrs by the chains of disease ft-.t the worst form or slavery- tieorge D. Williams, or Manchester. Mu h . says: • My wife has been so helpless for five .ve*rs ifcat she could not turn over in bed alone. AtVr using two bottles of lUectrle Itltters she I. wonderfully luv proved and able to do her own Wui|." This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, tainting and dizzy spoil.;. It Is a godsend to weak, sickly, rundown people. Cure guaranteed. Only HQc Sold bv Htroll's Pharmacy, West Plttston, and w. 1'rlce. i'lttston.  Four Wanted Bark Wrecked. Halifax, Aug. 13.—The four mastet) Iron bark Drumalis, Captain \Yunion, fjorn Liverpool for New York with a cargo of 2,000 tons of chalk, struck on Cape Ledge, two miles off Cape Sable, near Harrington, N. S., during a dense fog and will probably become a total wreck. on for this purpose "In conclusion 1 foci Justified in saying that the continued presHiice of mosquitoes in large uu in hers, us u rule, indicates defective drainage or in some other way an unsanitary condition of the Infested section and that t lie radical and scientific treatment of this condition is pVi'P4'1' drainage* and a compliance with modern sanitary regulations. Any oilier treatment is proper only wlieu these measures cannot he enforced. It is under the latter conditions that the use of petroleum is indicated."-D - In tlie works nt Bellalre only a minor- It}' of tluD skilled workmen had joined tilt; lin.i(,n. The? men refused to strike, bnt the rolliittf mil) i:»en at Beuwood dceided tlmt they must quit work. Accordingly a yrowd of Neiiwqod tinkers crossed the river and gathered nbout the Bella ire plant. The night shift eutertd llie mill, however, aud weut to work. Cram Vlaltw ( roker. London, Aug. 13.—J. Sergeant Oram, president of the department of docks and ferries of New York city, woo' spent Sunday m Wantage with Rich ard Croker, has left for Scotland preparatory to his return to New York. It is understood that Mr. Croker ha& booked passage to teach New York Sept. 5. Prepares for all the leading Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools; provides first class Business and Commercial Courses, and graduates pupils in Music. A Normal Course is also provided for those wishing to teach. Pint Mason Jam. per dot Quart Mason Jars, per doe UNIONISM IN JAPAN % Gal. Mason's Jars, per lUi*.. The Printers of Tokio, 2,000 Strong, Boston, Aug. 18.—General Leonard Wood, governor of Cuba, aud a party of friends have arrived on the United States steamer Kanawha. The party will remain In Boston a day or two. In the absence of excitement in Cuba General Wood avoids discussing public affairs.General Wood In Boston. 1 Hi. Cholep Mixed Tea Yokohama. Aug. 13—Trade unionism In rapidly oppreadini: among the workers of Japan The printers of Tokio have foimed the tlr.-ft Japan. ; e union, with an enrollment of LMhm Have Been Organized. As to orlgiuality, or, rattier, in the sticking to old world models, Sham rock II hugs closely to the bowsprit fittings that have obtained since the days of the Thistle and made bolder in both Valkyries. The same deck jitu chases for flattening in sheets, the same turnbuckles for setting up tinstanding rigging are used in tin* challeuger us in the first racing yacht de signed by Watson, and they have not been improved upon in any country. 1 11D. Fancy Mixed Tea 1 ion i uff with temporary relief iioiu liodol Dyspepsia Cure permanently au«l removes thin 1II). Upton's Tea (In tins) m|Dlniut. it niu'Vfs it allows ibe tlivd sluiuodi jM'ituif Itleiing won't rw't tlip stmnaC-h. Nature re Iwcati! The strikers were re-enforced by idle workmen from Wheel ill p. and soon several thousand inoii surrounded the mill. The tactics pursued at Mclvcespprt and Ben wood were repeated. T|u» hiu; at work were virtually prisoners. A telephone message from the Bellaire plant ht noon said: The school possesses a beautiful Campus of twenty acres and Mountain Spring Water. 1 lb. Mocha and Java Coffee men. Employes of Japanese railroad: will bo the next to be organi^d San Francisco, Aug. 13.—It wae stated at the oliiee of the Selby Smelting company that a force of divers under the management of the I'lnkertons had taken $05,000 worth of gold from the spor where It was hidden by Winters, making $200,000 already recovered. It Isexpeeted that tbe remainder of tbe •tolen treasure, amounting to $80,000, will be recovered inside of 24 hours. Mure Selby C*»ld Hecovered. 2 lbs. Lion Coffee 2 lbs. Arbuckle's Coffee . .» . .si . M rarnegle'a Offer Accepted. 3 Cans Boston Baked Beans TRAIN ROBBERS MAKE A HAUL. Koaot Cure. which digests what you ear and C*.u; Me In •»«« do you good. T. j Yates, Pittston ;"htVuii « West Burlington. Vt., -A gift of |50,000 for a library is promised to Bur lington by Andrew Carnegie, and last night the board of aldermen accepted the proff erD_ The .city will .iiravldi-'-ii jjiiti and $5,000 a year for the maintenance of the library. Aug. 13.— Mlddletown, N. Y., Aug. 13.—Fire at Mechanlcstown, near here, destroyed Holder's glove factory, the postofflce and the totyn clerk'8 otflge. This was the third fire at the place in the last few days.  Fire Im Mfclmnlpnonn, X. Y For full fjattictilars send to Re/. Klhanah llulley A. M, Principal, Factoryvilie, l'a. 3 Cans Fancy Tomatoes ...» . M Held Up an Express on tlif Missouri, Kansas and T ex as Road.  Sherman. Texas Aug. 13.—A southfccuad Missouri. Kansas and Texas passenger train was hold up by rob iicrs at £aney. I. T . at 3 o'clock this morning. It is believed that a large •sum of money was secured by the rob- 3 Cans Fancy Corn I'Utston. Famous Valley Novelty Ranges SC Ash's. "We are holding the fort, with a C rowd- out side.aliat-Xhreatena ta eat us up if they get at us. We cannot get our men out or any new men in. The mill The new Lipton boot is steered t»y n tiller. The designer believes better and quicker result* can be obtained from the use of the long stick than by the wheel, no matter how carefully the wheel may be geared. It was not possible yesterday to judge accurately hc*w well the craft was balanced, but from the testimony of the %men aboard she rode as evenly as a shuttle in a loom. Taken all in all. Sir Thomas has seut forth a lighter that, judged before the battle, is the strongest, the handsomest and the most formidable that has up to this time entered the lists to struggle for the trophy that American shipbuilders have held for half a century a* proof of their supremacy. MONEY. J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO.. Croupy Sounds From Paby's Crib is on its last lr and we may have to Garden tools and hose, st Ash's. Prevented a Tragedy. Deafness Cannot be Cured  53 South Mala St. PJTTBTOH. at night are agonizing to mothers. Dr. Galfin's Croup Tincture will relieve eroup. soon as administered. It Is also a never falling remedy for oeughs, cold® and lung complaints. Twenty-fire cents per bottle. ilosc at any time! The liCKf inioiination from Pittsburg is that live AlcKiv.-p.at ptrikers will Timely information given Mrs. George Long, of Now Strnitsvllle. Ohio, saved two lives. A frightful cough bad long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors, but steadily grew worse, until urged to try Dr. King's New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her: by loral applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is I have monwy Du iuoorako3 for any amount Mortgages uiay stand fur a term of years and only the interest lw prtld, or will give the priv ilege to mako payment* on mortgage month ly, quarterly, Heml-annualiy or aummHy, am' the lutorost will cease immediately on erorj dollar of principal ttiuq unpaid. This 1r no building association money. I haudlo oulj prlvat» funds and trubt funds. OOOOH DKLIVKRKD PROMPTLY. there in u few Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. ifor Children. Mother Oray, for years a nurbe fa the Children's Rome In New York', treated children successfully wfih a remedy notv prepared and placad In the drug stores, called Mother Gray's Bweet Towders for Children. They are harmless as milk, pleasant to take and never fall. A certain cure for feverlshness. constipation, headache, teething, and stomach disorders and remove worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N v only one way to cure Deafness, and that Is Tli.4 union men watch all trains, the sidings and also have a by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an inflamed condition of the mu- Everybody Takes a Good Ptoto At the YATES studio on William 8tr«M. It's in the maktaj?, and YATIt to NORWEGIAN VILLAGE BURNED. Lawn mowers, oil and gas stoves at Ash's. Frederick's Market for Clams. water patrol in boats. Last night they established ft conlon around the town for fear some workmen would come in cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. W.ben Twelve Hundred People Homeless Ow ing to a Big Fire. and she writes: This marvelous medicine also cured Mr. Long of a severe attack of pneumonia. Such cures nre positi' e proof of its power to cure all throat. £st and lung troubles. Only 80c. and J) Trial ♦his tuba gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfcct hearing, and when It is entirely closed. Deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to Its normal condition. lYrwUflff will be destrojwd forever: by catarrh, which Is notKlBr-4uiL«an~rnilnmcd condition of the mucous surfaces. eHsiou of the knowledge how to do it Export workmanship and * quality ofl work that pluses all. The latest style* In mounts mid touiug, and prioM that pl««ase the masses. Christiana. Norway. Aug. 13.—Four- Fourfifths of the village of Farsund. in eluding church and public offices, were destroyed by fire today. Twelve hundred persons are homeless. Monuments and Corner Posts, Flagging and Curbing. F. W. Stegeraan, 236 Wyo. Ave., Pittston. tf D. E. BAXTER. The present tactics of the strikers give the manager* no chance withmitj a show of force. This the managers are not yef ready to attempt, but it is not at all likely that fhey will soon appeal to the courts to prevent this coercion. bottles free. Sold by Stroll't» 'harmacy I'lttston. In d Finn* R»r PuiWi»i/. WilWuhan That Throbbing Headache Would quickly have you if you used Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved tfcejr matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health. Only 25 cents. Money back If not cured. Sold by fetroh's Pharmacy, West Pittston, and w. C. Price, Pittston.  West I'lttston, and W. C. Pr» PEOPLES' PHONE 5099. DRAFTING AND BLUE CENTRAL 1234. PRINTING A SPECIALTY Benjamin A. Croivther, CRAY'S TRANSFER CO The Homliest Man in Pittaton Twenty-nine ofllcers and C?n wrote from the front to say that for/ atches, Bruises, Cuts. Wounds. Sore FCy and Stiff Joints. Buc-klen's Arnica Salv Is the best In the world. Same for Burns, Skin and Piles. 25c. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Stroh's Pharmacy, West PltUton, and W. C. PTlc* £11  It Helped Win B ,les. We will give One Hundred Dollars Hr any case of Deafness (caused by catm|^| THE WEATHER. President Shaffer professes not to be discouraged by the refusal of the men in the west to strike. The steel managers, on their side, declare that the •Wks l» A9i tttH-JL* «Ct£taus M tbf* As well as the handsomest and others are invited to call on any druggist and get free a bottle of Kemp's Balsam for tha throat and longs, a remedy that Is guaranteed to core and relieve all chronic sad acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consump- that cannot be cured by Hall's, O. O. Buck, iielruo. AiTt., stays: I was constipation until I bought ARCHITECT Has fine rigs and horses for moving furniture or taking parties on outings. Gen* eral teaming, D Wasblngton, Aug. 13—Forecast until S p. m., Wednesday, for Eastern Pennsylvania Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday.  Send for circulars, free. u-ly Risers. Since then fciured of my old com- REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY. BOARD OF TRADE Call and,Consult. F. J. CHENEJ Sold by Jrugel^B 1 them. T. J. Yates, irmacy, West Plttston. Hall's Fan! BUILDING, Advice Free,