Pittston Gazette

              ki* ' ' Trjyan ad. in Mm Gazette. Thar* la no ■■"ore effective medium of reaching x(c 30,000 men, women'and children'in this community. ■§# m 35 ' Th« only newtpapar pub- ■ the It* * : lit llshed In tha city. u C * rt at ONLY DAILY III FIFTY SI |M|\ VCAD j WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18B0. InU ICAK iDAILY E8TABLIHHKD »YTHKO. HART 11 P1TTSTON, PA., SATURDAY EVENlj i, SEPTEMBER 28. 1901. BANDITS ATTACK HACIENDA. NO SAMPSON COUNSEL TRADE CONDITIONS BETTER ALWAYS THE CHI COLUMBIA VICTORIOUS. A MERCHANT THIEF. McKINLEY'S BEQUESTS "'"ANCHOR" illee on H!a Trail F«fr Six Montlu, Wan PlualNR Mtf.OOO Thert. Four of Tkem Killed, .'ap4 the Rest Take to tkelr Tuebla. Mexico, Sept. Brigands obtained cut ranee to the Hacienda de la Joya. in this state, taking advantage of the houivwhen the workmen reported at the office of the hacienda. Oue of the robbers shot Senor Ijistirl. owner of the place, the bullet entering the abdomen.{tinker Cir*de.s of CCoo4» In lDea*ian4. Higher 1'rlcM For Whent. PAIN EXPELIER. Buy of us far Camh amttfmm will mave mmmmy. A :i SPECIAL VALUES FOR THIS W* New Yorn. 8ept. 2fi—Joseph Gold* man, accusal of burglary, nod the flvt other men atid a hey arrested in eoaueetlon with the case wei'e remanded in t*he Center street court. for Examination later. ' According to Captain Titus of the detective bureau, Goldman was the head aud brains of a band of burglars that operated extensively throughout this city, Brooklyn and New Jersey. New York, Sept. 28.—II. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade nays: Nominal conditions have been fully restored In the dlstrlbuvion of merchandise, the placing of delayed orders stiuiulatInK 1 he few Hues that appeared to halt. One of the most gratifying features of the business situation Is the pronounced preference for the better grades of goods, clearly Indicating the Improved financial condition of consumers. Resumption of work has progressed rapidly In the steel industry since the settlement of the labor controversy, and there 1s little discord between employer aud employed In other lines.  Highly pra!Cfd by all, who hwv uacd It] Qngwell-Viiown fir rFon's letter out of many; / STANKlSRECTORV Vk "v 110 EAST 12-SV. L«S New York. Sept25"l8S9. \}- / Having ascertained the D merits of your'ANCHOR" wr ' PAIN EXPELLERandexamined, as to its efficacy, the abundant testimony of gentlemon.eminent in the medical and other professions. I do not hesitate to join in the praise 'of this valuaole preparation. . i Superintendent of the 8Z Catholic q~--—" Schools in New Mark. Bulk of the Estate Left to Schley Court Refuses to Let \ Them Appear. His Widow. One case full size extra 4a B anketi, they coftc-Jnr wtite, in grey, rtgular value 75c Greatest Race on Record. PUGILISM ATTRI8CO. I .astir I fired a revolver at the bandits and killed his assailant. Lnstirl was then wounded by a machete, but continued tiring his pistol wlUi his left hand, when bin turn came to the rescue and opened lire 011 the robbera, kiliiug four of them. Tl.cn the band, seeing thai their attempted robbery was likely to cost them dear, lied. M'CALLA STAR WITNESS. For this wook 49o a ftp. 5 cases large size Bed Comforters, an elrgntit vaitety of patterns, regular value $i.D5. * Gardiner, of Lowell, Defeated by Joe Walcott. relatives remembered. San Franclsjpo, Sept. 28.—Joe Yfolcott, the colored middle weight, was given a decision over George Gardiner, of Lowell. Mass., here last night. The contest lasted for the full limit of twenty rounds. ? '- Known to flie trade an an extensive commission merchant In gloves and dlks, Goldman did not carry any 8toc,rs :it his place of business, but he Is said to have control of large stocks iu various parts of this city. While apparently doing a legitimate business, lie was. according to the police, the head of a band of tl4e;v:es, QCC;mDyiug this position for two or three Jtoth. Told the Commodore of Two Good Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand For this vook SI MA i case of Boys' Fleectd Liaed •ttiirts and Drawers, rery bcaiy weight. . * J Sptsial pries for this wook tli—lh Ladies' Rainy Day Skirt*. We •#- fer this week an elegant ill ml Melton Skirt in grey and tan; It(C ular value Ss oo. , £ Thli wMk only SMI. Ladies' Dark Percale Wiappwv, neatly trimmed with shoulder ruffle, full skirt; regular valne ft 50. For this wook SI tmk. We have a large assortment ot Infants' Caps. They come la hub, 'navy, tan, cardinal, brown and Hgltt blue. See window display, IT PAYS TO BUY AT TIE WAS VERY Dollars Said to be the Fortune of Placet to Coal His Squadron—Re- the Late President—Had Provided Tiie man who guided the robbers to the hacienda, which Is Nurrounded by wooded hills, has been arrested. lie says the robbers expected to secure a large amount of money which Lastlrl had ju«t received from the sale of eattlo and grain. Mounted gciidurmes are scouting lu all directions, and It. Is expected the entire band \*ill be captured or shot. cltee His Part in Arranging a Code Instead of the reduction in wages that seemed imminent for some weeks at Fall Itlver, an advance of 5 per cent was voluntarily made by a large concern, and it is probable that others will follow. Excessive optimism Is not desirable, but encouraging symptoms far outuumber unfavorable Indications lu the realm of Industry. Sta bllity of prices, without Inflation, Is the rule, except where the unusual slse of crops Introduces a special factor. Bank exchanges at New York for the week were 02.7 per cent larger than a year ago and 13.8 per cent above 1890, while at other leading cities the gains were 31.7 and 24 per cent respectively. - EXCITING. DEBTS OF ROYALTY. for His Aged Mother. of Signals. » BEWARE OP IMITATIONS I *r Only 25c. & GO.-, at oil drug- Rista or through eir. Canton, O.. Sept. 28.—The will of the late President McKlnley was tiled yes torday afternoon by Judge William 11 Day and by Secretary Cortelyou. To gethcr they went to the probate judge'* office aud presented the document. All of the property is left In trust to Mrs McKlnley, but an annuity of $1,000 isgiven to Miss Helen McKlnley. slstei of the late presideut. It is said that the value of the estate is between $226,000 and $350,000, of which $07,- 000 is in life Insurance. The remainder consists of bank deposits In Washington and real estate. Washington, Sept. 28.—In the Schley court of Inquiry yesterday afternoon Judge Advocate Lemly read a lettei from Admiral Sampsou dated at I*ake N. H., Sept. 2. asking 4bat Messrs. StaytotL.and Campbell be allowed to represent him In the case. Bills of the Duke of Manchester Paid by His Mother. For a couKjderable part of the time he has been under the watchful eye of tha detective force, its attention having been directed to the man by tlrieves who have been arreRted and convicted of numerous robberies and who, after being sent to prlsou, would accuse Goldman of being connected with the robberies, because, they said, Goldman hud not kept his end of the bargain.The Shamrock Led Most of the Way, but Columbia Won In the Final Spurt. Liverpool, Sept. 28—The Post leanra that the debts of the Duke of Manchester have been settled by the payment of £7.000. It is said that the Duke's mother, the Dowager Duchess, furnished the money. For Early Fall There is no suit so appropriate for early Fall wear as the Double breasted Sack, and at no previous time in history have conditions been more favorable to its jusL popularity than at present. Never before have the patterns in woplens been ro appropriate, nor the cut so artistic as have been designed for this season. We are prepared to fi'l all the requirements in FINK TAILORING. GILROV, &rThe Tailor. BASEBALL. The court decided that they could not Captain Bowiuau ll. McCalla, who was in command of the Marblehead during the Spanish war, was called and gave in detail his part in arranging a code of slguals with the Cuban lnsur gents and his communications with them near Cienfuegos on May 24, 1898. when It was learned detlnltely that Cervera's fleet was not lu the harbor there. appear. 4, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Rnnlta of Ye«lC*r«lHy*a C*ftmea In tke Different LenKiieM. NATIONAL LKAUUL. At Cincinnati"- r. h. e. Boston ... 0 O 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1— 4 7 3 Cincinnati 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 t-,5 10 1 BattirL-s— Pitting r ami Kittudge; 1'liillips and ' fccond game— R. II. ■ Boat tin Ou 0 0 0 0 0 1— 1 4 1 Cincinnati 00.000 iO 00— 0 I 1 llatterieff—Nichols and Kiltr«dge; Htiinmel and Bergen. At Pittaliurg— R. n. E. Brooklyn ... n I 0 0 0 1 1 0 0— 4 10 1 Pitt*l»ur« ... 0 I 1 0 0 0 0 t •— 6 10 4 Bum-ties— Kitson and Farrell; 1'hilippi and Ziinmer. At St. Louis— R. H. E. Philadelphia.. 00000000 0— 0 2 5 St. Louis.... 0 0 (i 0 1 0 0 2 *— l» 13 1 Batteries-Townwnd, Duggleaby and Mcl-'arland; Joyce and Ilevdon. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co, stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. These stories were told several times to the police before any attention was paid to theiu, the police thinking that Goldman was being imposed upon, as he appeared to be an honest business man. The stories of the convicted burglars were repented so often, however, that some attention was paid to theui, and for several weeks past detectives were kept at Goldman's heels constantly. At many points the cotton crop Is beyond danger, so for as frost Is concerned, while on some plantations this Is the only factor that can prevent an Increase over the previous yield. There is no doubt regarding the extensive losses sustained in Texas, hut the tenor of reports from Atlantic states promises to more than make up the deficiency. Highlands, Sept. 28.—Everything is In readiness for the second race between the Columbia and the Shamrock, but the weather conditions again today are not what they should be for a successful race. Thte wind is blowing only about six knots and is from the east. The sea is smooth. At this writing the eastern horizon is obscured by haze. At 9 o'clock the Columbia cast off her moorings in the horseshoe and took a tow line from a tug, which took her to the starting line. She was followed a few minutes later by the Shamrock. The text of the will shows that no  quests are made outside of the neni relatives. Mr. McKlnley's chief concern was to leave enough property to care for his widow and aged mother, as his mother was alive when the will was drawn. His mother, however, died about a month and a half aftel the last will of the president was written. but he did not write a new will or attach a codicil. New York. Sept. 28, 1901. Open. Clo». 1416 K 86% 88% 124 123% 76 7614 96 96 67 66 45% 46 44 441/j 94% 94"/.. 123% 12314 97% 97 .107% 107% 97 96 07 Col. So. .. Southern R. Captain McCalla expressed the opinion that coaling was feasible off Santiago at the time Schley began his retrograde movement. He testlti 1 thai lie met the flying squadron ou the morning of May It). He sent the Eagle to communicate with Schley. The Vixen met the Eagle and reported to the Brooklyu. Captain McCalla told of the arrangements he had made to communicate with the insurgents at Cieufue gos. They were to show three lights on the top of tlie hill at night and three horses fu line on the beach by day. He made no written report of this and reported It only to Cuptahl Chad wick at Key West. It was a secret code of his own, and he did not think it wise to obtain any publicity, so that the Cubans might not be betrayed-to the Spaniards. He rei»orted It as soon as he found thai the tlylug squadron had gone to Cien fuegos. He expected himself to return to Cienfuerfos within twenty-four hours, but owing to accident he did not sail from Key West until 4 p. m. May 21. He reached Clenfuegos at 8 a. m. May 24. PEOPLE'S SINE 15 SOUTH MAIN STRUT. NEXT TO HURT'S. Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref. .. Brooklyn Traction C'hes and Ohio ... U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Manhattan El. ... Mo. Pacific  People's Gas Col. Iron and Fuel Southern Pacific Copper  Steadiness in quotations of corn at the present high level is all that producers could desire. OVER ArN EMBANKMENT. A Wabaah Pa*»«?imer Train Wrecked nud Many Persons Hart. The document Is drawn in the president's handwriting on executive mansion note paper and Is written with Ink. Wheat is well sustained, and still better prices are promised by the heavy expo'** movement, which from all United States ports for the week reached 5,208,413 bushels, flour Included, against 3.557.482 last year and 4.005.3G2 In 1890. Western receipts of 8,202.45(1 bushels exceed even the liberal shipments iu 1000 of 0,054,777 bushels. {jvans After 4he Columbia passed the Sandy Hook lightship she broke out her jib. cast loose her tow, and stood on in the direction of, Seabright, with the wind about abaft her beam. The Shamrock then came about and stood after Columbia on the starboard tack, having set her baby, sail and jib topsail. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 28.—A through passenger train on the Wabash railroad from St. Louis to Ouutlia was wrecked eleven miles southeast of Couucll Bluffs, la. STANDING OF T11E CLUBS, w. i- p.c. w. u. e.c. Pittsburg... 87 4Ci .OW Boston 00 00 .500 Phila'nlila.. 77 66 . 5SH New York... 52 78 .4IK) Brooklyn.... 7«1 57 .671 Chieago 51 84 .&D1 St. Louis... 70 03 .520 Cincinnati.. 48 70  AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Philadelphia—Cleveland, 0; Philadelphia, 14. At Boston— Milwaukee. 2; Boston, 7. At Baltimore Detroit, 4; Baltimore, 0. At Washington —Chicago, 0; Washington, 4. Secretary Cortelyou made an affidavit at the filing of the will to the genuineness of the signature of the president and his own signature. Ho also made affidavit that the testator voluntarily wrote the will ami signed it In his presence. Mr. Looftier will arrive here today to make nil affidavit as to the president's signature and his own. Accompanying the will was the following uote: brothers' ZPrfve*. Car and Foundry O. & W  93 90 i/fe 29V4 29 Vi 34 Vi 34 Ms 145 144*4 417k 41 Vi 7614 76 63*4 63 M, 12*/2 12V_. 42 % 41 % . 98 97% 39 V& 39% 91% 91% 54 % 54% 54% 54% The entire train, consisting of mail and baggage cars, two day conches, a chair car and a Pullman sleeper, rolled down au embankment and turned bottom side up, the engine alone remaining on the track. The engine stopped with the forward trucks on the edge of the bridge over Iudiau creek. The train carried nearly a hundred passengers. Three persons were i*»rliaps fatally Injured and  hurt. A score of others were more or less injured. Liabilities of commercial failures in the United States thus far reported for September aggregate $5,302,420. of which $1,001,500 were in manufacturing and $3,027,122 lit trading. Failures for the week numbered 227 In the United States against 204 last year, and 34 in Canada against 18 last year. Best Patent Flour, per bbl . $4-£0 Feed, per 100 . . 1,35 Bran and Br. Midd.j 10.40—The signal has been hoisted, indicating a course southeast by east and half east. This gives the yachts a beat of fifteen miles to the eastward and & run home. Pennsylvania Reading  Reading, pref. Tenn. C. & I. . Leather  Erie  Kitchener DlNsaitslwfc London, Sept. 28.—The Pall Mall Gazette repeats th»- rumor published by The IDaily News of between Lord Kitchener and the war secretary, Mr. St. John ltrodrlck, and adds that as a result Mr. Hrodrick has had a long Interview with the king. The Tall.Mall Gazette declares it is ift a position to say that Lord Kitchener Is dissatisfied with the partial enforcement of martini law In South Africa, wanting it proclaimed at Cape Town and elsewhere. He also desires more serious penalties for rebellion and better re-enforcements. Lord KJtehener took over tfie command With the*explicit understanding that his hands were not to be tied, but as this condition was not carried out "he is seriously reconsidering his position." BUST 4 YOU The warning gun was fired at 10.55. Barr kifffed and then came about slow ly, followed by the Shamrock, and both boats stood for the line. They ,-went over the line so close together that but a few Beconds separated them. The time, as taken at this point, was: Columbia, 11.00.20; Shamrock, 11.00.28. They stood on the short starboard hitch, the Shamrock breaking and go Ing on the port board. Barr quickly flung the about and stood After bim. The Columbia held her nose higher in the wind and was clearly outpointing the Englishman. Union Pacific Wabash, pref. Western Union Norfolk  Decline* Administration of Ratnte. «•!« j "I. Ida S. McKlnley. widow of William McKlnley, deceased, hereby decline the administration of his estate and recommend the appointment of William R. Day and George B. Cortelyou as administrators, with the will per Washington. Sept. 28.—Preparations are being made by the navy department to protect United States interests in isthmian waters in case war between Venezuela and Colombia should take place. Orders have been Issued that the gunboat Marietta, which has just returned from the Asiatic station, lie not placed out of cbmmlsslon, but repaired for service at Colon or elsewhere on the' Caribbean sea. Tho north Atlantic squadron, composed of four battleships and smaller vessels, will sail from New York on Dec. 1 for the West Indies. Tho squadron will engage In maneuvers in the Caribbean sea, bnt It trill also be In the vicinity of the two republics, so that it can reacfi the scene of trouble within a few days In case the squadron's presence should be needed. Keeping nn Bye on the Isthmns, Mrs. Housekeeper. Oats, per bu 4t« Potatoes, bu iim Butter, Finest Dairy, lb . *40 Lard, pure, lb »c Cheese, Fall • Cream, lb . jac Coffee, iSfijEZ 1$ we J Tobacco, 40©— Tobacco, JjJSt 111 40® | Tobacco, bSJ{; lb 400 M., K. & T. A wrecking and relief train, with physicians, was sent to the scene of the wreck. Most of the injured were taken to a farmhouse until relief could "I told Coin moil/ore Schley," said Captain McCalla. "that the information re gardlug Cervera'e presence at Santiago was authoritative and that the Spanish squadron was still there when I left Key West late in the afternoon of the 21st. Cervern Wasn't InlClenfoenoa. * WU«n in noed of Caatro Rejalln Bermartea Coanael. We want ycu to call at our store and leave an order with us because we are confident we can please you in quality and price. Wlllemstad. Curacao, Sept. 28.—Se* nor Bruzual, chief counsel for the New York and Bermudez company in the suit against the Warner-Quinlan syndicate for tlie control of Felicidad asphalt lake, was recently sent to prison in Caracas, Venezuela, for political reasons. Physicians advised that Seuor Bruzual be removed from prison to a hospital under bond. This was done. Senor Bruzual was sent back to prison yesterday, and no reasons were given for the action. He disclaims any pollt-, ical connections. The opinion prevails in Caracas that Senor Bruzual'* activity in the suit against the Warner- Quinlan syndicate Is the sole cause of his arrest. annexed. This recommendation bears the date of Sept. 27, 1001. The hour set foi bearing preparatory to probating the will Is 0 o'clock Monday morning. At that time Judge Day and Secretary Cortelyou will probably be appointed administrators. They will then file their bonds. Passengers say the train was running about thirty miles an, hour when the accident occurred. The engineer says that Just after the train left Mlnola aud as It was Hearing what Is known as Madman's crossing the engine left the track, but regained the rails, although the tender went dorwp tjje bank with the remainder of tlie train. arrive. If you are too busy, just drop us a card or telephone us and we will have our salesman call at your home immediately. "Commodore Schley said ho thought the Spanish squadron was in Clenfuegos harbor, no said he had received a newspaper from the Ilrltish steamship Adula. from Kingston, Jamaica, iu which was printed a war bulletin that Centra had left Santiago. Following is the official starting thne: Shamrock. 11.00.04; Columbia, 11.00.06. Consent has been given by Mrs. Duncan and Miss Helen McKlnley of Cleveland. sisters of the president, to the appointment of Secretary Cortelyou and Judge Day. Other near relatives of Mr. McKlnley are Abner McKlnley. a broth er, of New York: James McKlnley ami Mrs. Moiwe, a nephew and a niece, ol San Francis**), and Grace McKlnley, a niece, of Cleveland. It is believed that there will be no objection to the sug gested appointments by any of the relatives.We've '-been raised in the grocery business," as it were, and know just how to please you. 11.15—Barr brought the Columbia about to the starboard tack and was followed forty-five s#eonds later by the Shamrock. The yachts then headed toward Long Beach. The wind was fresh «ning some as the boats moved through the water with considerable speed. 11.37—The yachts are still holding on their long board to starboard. It is a very close race. It looks irom this point as if the Shamrock had a very alight lead. 12.01 p. m.—The Columbia is  lengths ahead. Packer Arnionr Dead. The cause of the wreck Is thought to be the spreadlug of rails on tlie curve where It occurred. Kansas City, Mo., Sept 2^.—Jvirkland B. Armour. I lie packer, Jit his residence here atti o'clock last evening. He suffered with Bright's disease and a weak heart mid iuul been sinking gradually for three days. Mr. Armour had been ill for two years and had vainly sought liealth at various resorts in the east and south. jLast sumine»he went to (liens Falls, N. Y.. but he suffered a relapse and was sent home three weeks ago on a special train to die. He show ed improvement steadily until three days ago. when he took a serious turn for the worse. wild I had firms and ammunition for the Cubans and would go ashore and deliver them and find out at once if tho Spanish ships wore there. I asked the commodore If he had seen three lights at night, and he said he had. I said those were the Cubans and offered to go ashore. FOR GROCERIES AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH THEM, eall at Constantinople, Sept. 28.—The Hev. Mr. Uaskell, 11 missionary at Snmnkov. Bulgaria, lias reeeived a letter from Miss Helen H. Stone, tjlie American missionary who was carried off by brigands on Sept. 5 In the district of PJunibnla. It does not reveal the whereabouts of Miss Stone, but says she Is In gooil health and wan well treated by the brlganCN, especially 111 the earlier stages of the abduction. Latterly. In consequence of the vigorous pursuit of Turkish troops, she has been subjected to privations. Miss Stone adds that the brigands demand a ransom of !P112,500. Want *112,000 For Bllaa Stone. Croupy Sounds From SlEy'a Crib at night are agonising to mothers. Dr. Calvin's Croup Tincture will relieve croup, soon ss administered. It Is also a never falling remedy (or coughs, colds and lung complaints. Vwenty-flva cants per bottla. Cologne. Sept. 28.—A Pretoria dlRpatch to The (iazette says that, as a sequence to his proclamation In regard to the exiling of nil Boers who dlil not surrender by Sept. lfl, Lord Kitchener has ordered that.the wives and families of all Boers who do not lay down their amis be deported to the coast. The same correspondent says the Cape rebels now number 18,000. To Dvport lloer Faiulllea. T. W. KYTE'S Evans Bros. 46 SOUTH MAIN STRICT. •*1 took the Eagle and went about Ilf teen miles up the eoast, arriving there at noon; learned that Cervera jras noi In Cleufuegos and sent the Eagle baok because she was fastest, and I eonsid etvd the information of great impor lance. I lauded arms, ammunition clothing and food by means of fout boats. The weather was good, although there was some little sea running, and I had no difficulty in landing, as tin harbof was good. Slnrblfhead Could Have Coaled. This was a trying day for Mrs. Me- KInley. Her friends suspected that tin coming of Secretary Cortelyou would cause her to recall all of the sad scenesthrough which she has recently passed and it did. E*ET£fl ST. "DO WVIIMCCCCI AVE. Eclipse Shoe Parlor. Armstrong's —PRICES. 12.35—The Shamrock went about on the starboard tack, and was followed a few seconds later by the Columbia It looks from this point as though the Shamrock had forced the Columbia about. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Mrs. McKlnley could not control herself and gave way to her emotion. Sin bore up bravely, however, when tin will whs read to her by Secretary Cortelyou. All the persous in the room were much affected, and Mrs. McKinley at times gave way to her feelings, but she made strenuous efforts to calm herself and succeeded sufficiently t( perform her part as required by law Secretary Cortelyou will remain her* until early next week. He will devolt hlH time to looking over private pajH'iD of Mr. McKlnley. Mrs. XrKlRlry'N Emotlpn. A rumor la current tlint Governor Dole of Honolulu has written his resignation.TaKe Our Guarantee For It» Ralston J2.40—The yachts are still standing on the starboard tack, heading for the long Island shore, with the Shamrock Co tlje weather and holding the comznandteg position. 1.20.—'1'bc ynchts arc heading along out to sea op the port tack, with the •Colombia to the windward, but behind The yachts will probably finish within the time limit. 1.25.12—TtuD Shamrock lias turqpd the outer mark. The Columbia followed at 1.26.01. " , . New York. Sept. 28.—William Hoppner, cashier for the A. W. Faber Pencil company of 78 ftcadc street, who dlsajipcnrcd on June 18 last, has been arrested In llttenos Ayres. All examination of his books revealed a .shortage of but ween $:il) IMP and I4UJI01). Haw PraMI Hates Qrt. I. China is said to be favorably considering Russia's offer for the purchase of tlje Pelyang squadron. Best Flour . . $4.50 Gorn and Gr. Corn, .100 1.35 (Shop and Meal, - • 1.3s Midds and Bran - 1.15 Washington. Sept. 28. The postofflcc department lias Issued formal notice to all iMistinasters that the recent amended postal regulations regarding second class rates will be enforced strictly after })et. 1. Periodical publications linv lug the characteristics of books und those the circulation of wliic|) is (jot founded on their value as news or literary journals will not be admissible to the second class, but when a publication lias been admitted to the second class t lie certificate of entry cannot be revoked until so ordered by the depart- "f reached the Brooklyn between .'I and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, steamed under her quarter and after some con versation with Commodore Schley went aboard. I confirmed the information previously sent by_the Eagle that the Spanish squadron was not there." Edward Egglestou, the author, is in such ill health that he fears he may not be able to complete his history of the United States. Health Shoes Are the Long Hay, ioo * Ob the Golf Llnka. Real Thing. Cut Hay, 100 • Large bottle Pickles - . * S1 Sometimes in nice weather, says a pedestrian, I Hit modestly on the fence and regard the golfers. I have learned from this not how to i»lay golf, but how U* Jook while playing it. Here ate a few simple ru'-.es: A waterspout or cloudburst near the head waters of A In met n creek in Presidio county Sept. J45 caused the death of thirteen prospector*. Captain McCalla testilied that the fly lug squadron certainly did not ''proceed with all dispatch" to Santiago. He said that the Marblehcad could have coaled on the afternoon and evening of MaD 2d and 27 off Santiago and at othet times. The Marbleliead had sufficient coal. Having a thorough knowledge ot the south coast of Cuba, he would licv er have anticipated any trouble in coal Ing the Marblehcad. He Told Schley oi two good place;* to co#l Iqs squadron, off Cape Santa Crux and off the north promontory of Haiti. Nothing better anywhere forthe price. Style, fit, wear—alt as goad as money can make. Come in and let us show you the new Fall Styles $4 1 lb Goffee - - .10 Axbuckle Coffee - .11 Lion Coffee • - .11 Bon Ton M. & J. - .15 2 cans Armour's No. . 3 Pork and Beans • .*5 Mrs. McKlnley took a drive to tin cemetery yesterday. She was aeeompn nicd by her pliysicinif Her condition h still critical. The postofflce department has received word of the arrest of Richard Burns, aHas C«raham, alias Abbott, at Elizabeth. X. J., charged with being a green goods steerer. j 40—The boats arc now returning dead before the wind and are making %st tlroe. The Shamrock is leading by First.—if your hair is good, play bareheaded, but if bald wear U hat. Second.—Iu swatting the ball don't forget to stand knockkneed, one foot erect on the too and perpendicular to the turf. ment Surveyors are at work upon the ground oil which It Is proposed to creel the McKlnley monument. Several sinnl contributions were received by Mayot Robertson and other members of the executive committee, one~belug $1 from iiu eight-year-old girl in Salem, Mass. * -ral aeconds. ae;Vn _Tbe Shamrock is still leading. . 7 ." _ •nmbla appears to be galubut the Co.. vy)B(j flattens out lng somewhat. (Hunkers of the at times, and the arr boats flap in the wind. m* fiVi„h. now about seven miles fro. Barr Is evidently trying to ,^.g Shamrock's wind, as the Sliann. Cl)ijnueD» In Cuban Tariff. Washington, HeC»l. US.—The war department has trnide public «l»o texp iff the executive order containing niodlll rations of the Cuban tariff promulgated March 31. I06o. The principal changcs are a reduction of from 10 to r» per wtit ail valorem in the duty on railway equipment slock, of from lo Uy 5 per cent on sugar inking machinery and the caiicellatioii of the special roij cessions relating Porto Rlcan coffee. Third.—Roll up your sleeves if your forearms cau stand it. Cleveland, O., Sept. 28.-The town ol Little York, a station on the line of {he Akron, Bedford and Cleveland railway line, fifteen miles south of this city, was the scene of a terrible tragedy. Mrs. Perry Curtiss, the wife of a farmer, thirty-eight years old. drowned In* four fhilden, aged two. four, Ave and nine years, in h well and theij committed suicide by Jumping In her self. Her husband. Perry Curtiss. was in Cleveland and knew nothing of the tragedy until he rca«l an CDf j* in tile papers. Mrs. Curfiss was released from tile Massillon insane nay- Mother Kllln Children and' Heraelf. Armstrong & fa, Fourth.—Swearing pt play Is bad form, though Mu .occasional swear word, particularly from ii woman, has rather a pleasant, humorous souad. It lias been decided io keep the coil tributions from school children sepa rate from those made by other iDcrsons H. G. WEEKS A CO. BANK B&CDING. SOUTH MAIN STREET' Firth-—Consult the legs in tiis jjiatter )( breech*;. remembering always that fat legs a.r.c worse (J»nu thin ones'since the stock lag's, arrival. Famous Valley Novelty Ranges at Ash's. riilludt-lplilu Hub IIIr Fire. ballooner flaps badly at times. 2.16—The Columbia is still gaining on the Englishman, though the latter atill leads. -JL'so a sinking, HtMi-cflfo voice iu /.')C• caddie. —Iii'Aitiijl the liUJidie of tiie f'f,"«;'lld every fifteen / .y.c. ffhls joke Philadelphia, Sept. 2S.—1The rear por tlou of a seven story building extending from 52tl to 531 Arch street back tC Cherry street, which is owned by Tax son, Comfort & Co.. manufacturers ol funeral supplies, was considerably damaged by lfrii l»?t niirht. The olhei occupants' of the building besides the above mentioned company are the Ox fore] Book bindery, Joseph Potter Won stru.v\ KffotfB, ttif) )Y, Maurer & Sons manufacturers of iipholtftKferb' mate rial*, Tbf loss is estimated at $175,000. covered by insurance. jilrc* 2.40—As he is approaching the finish line, Barr has redoubled his efforts to kill the Shamrock's breeze and the boats are fighting it out to the last gasp. The Shamrock still leads, but it looks as though the Columbia will win the race, providing they maintain the same relative positions, on time allowar.ee.Wlr»u;j Tele»crn|»liD nt Sen, Qui'tMlstowii, Irelntft], S«'i»t. 2S.—The Cumin! lluer Lucnnla, w'hlrh ih-J fr.oui Wtv Yen* Sept. 21 for liyi'rpoo) ;iIifi flf P- D»• Uny. fvjiurU C for hutii'M w'JM» of in* —iilcli Liverpool K— ' uinuti-s lo .chalk aki-a well with I be cu Jouruul. I ■■*1 Hal* •I Mm wmmHM hHEI . ■ '• fo' H"i ' '' • ™ ■D.C %' ," ■*•" C • One of the most elaborate of royal rains is I har belonging to Kmperor Froncii* Joseph of Anutiia. It i* composed of eight corridor cars, and to tlie minutest detail is porfcut in every reqii'i't. It is liuhfctl l»y electricity. and the iiiclirti ii i'(|ui|D|H*(! with electricity foi •ooking. The carriages are so bung that iliey will lit to nn'y gauge of traeks, ami ;o Shaped itiiCI lilted with folding enrauce steps that they ran pass through he narrowest de riles in Iialy or Belgium, lays Woman's Life. A Itojnl Train. lum recently a*} cure'.l, Ni-w York, Iw inlilori'iin u.. 1,11,11 the wtrelMHH ti'li'Kiapliy. Peking. Sept. 2«S. LI Hung Chang has about j-efayored liis ponual lien it h. He lms resumed his administration of provincial and other n flairs and lint) sent a representative to Inspect the rail way by which the court will return tu LI Hiiiik Well AkhIh. 2.54—In the last few minutes the Colombia edged upon the Shamrock and the boats ale now on even terms. Guard l-'wr PrcNldeiit Will Appoint Bent Men. OUR FALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED.... 3.1G—In the last ten minutes the Columbia picked up a bit on the Shamrock, having been favored by a fluttering breeze, which struck her. first. It is the closest fought finish of any race ever ealled in American waters. „ , . . DVw Haven. Colin.. Sept. 28.-1'/Talent Roosevelt will lie chisely guarded during his stay here. He will be protected by the eutire Second regiment of the Connecticut national guard, whether he likes it or not. Washington. Sept. 1!8.-In con versa Hon with Representative Griggs of | Georgia President Roosevelt said thai it was his Inteutlon tt» appoint the best, moil to offlee and that this statement applied to the smith as well as to othet parts «»f the country. He added l hat whenever a peinocratlc congressman had anything to say either fur 01 against a candidate for appointment due weight would lDc given to his- I,ukaochow. from which place chalra and carts will he used to bring tin- emperor and dowager empress and theli retinues to the northwest gate of Peking. Li Hung Chang says that th6 court will arrive on the Chinese New Year's day. which fall9 in March. The emperor's sleeping room is equip* ,ied with his own lied, without which ie tieVer travels: a. marble waHhstand with silver faucets. wiinlrubes. clothes iresseu and a folding writing table. Somedaintyeffects In flowertd and stripes. We carry the largest line in the city. Prices as low as the lowest. White lead, oil, glass, etc. The Columbia crossed the finishing line first. Southern l'Nflflv I'renlilcnt Will Quit, 'i lie emperor's private saloon is enured through his sleeping room. The .vails are decorated in olive, the fitrniure is of olive green and the curtains md portieres ere of harmonizing colors. It contains some rare works of art- San Francisco, Sept. 28.—Charles M. llays, president of the Southern Pacific company, formally announces that he will resign from the presidency. Awful anxiety was felt fpr the A Night of Terror, MORGAN 18 GENEROUS. views. widow of the brave General Burnham Taking a Train Load of Episcopal Clergymen to San Francisco Convention. Chicago. 3ept. 28.—A special train bearing J. Pierpont Morgan and tier gyinen who are going to the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church, in San Francisco, as hisguests, passed through Chicago at 4.50 this morning. There Is more catarrh n* this section rf fin miiicC to Ne*v»i»aiDer Men. of Machias, Me., when the doctors sail T. S. & W. S. BarrHf. the country than al pther diseases put fa New York, Sept. 28.—The North German Lloyd Steamship company gave a banquet to the newspaper men of Sew York on board their new liner, Kron prlnz Wilheiin. In addition to the met ropolltau uewspaper men there wer«- present several Huston journalists rtTHT several other friends of the line. she would die from pneumonia before morning," writes Mrs. S. H. Lipcoli, who attended her that fearful nigh,:, but she begged for Dr. King's New Jhcovery. which had more than once saved her life, and cured her of con sumption. After taking, she slept all night. Further use entirely cured hei*. This marvelous medicine is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest aud Luo«? Diseases. Only 50c. aud 91*00. Trtril bottles free at W. C. Price's, PittstDn, Pa.; J. H. Houck, druggist, 4 N. Md1n St., and West End, Pittston Pa-, ani G. D. Stroh, West Pittston. Pa. In a Main" town the other day Mr.»| Moses 1\ Chi.k and wife gave a dinner., Darty at which the guests were six sis-; :ers. aunts of Mrs. Chick, whose com-' billed a Res were 47CDjr.ears. Their names | ind ages are: .Mrs;* Mary Silsby, 8S« ears; Mrs. Ada Carlaml, 82 years; Mrs., JHive Penrjp, 80 years; Mrs. Sarah j launders. 77 years; Mrs, Louisja Frost,i i"3 years; Mi". I'risciila Jordan, 70 years.. They all reside in Maine, aad all were lorn on a farm in that state. Sis Slhter®. gcther, and until the last few years was Mipjiosed to be Incurable. For a great man; WE WANT TO CUT IT. years doctors pronounced It a local dis brafl i 1 telephone u.s If you Lave Any old scrap Iron, tteel, •. - opiH-r, lead, tea lead. ainc.bottlM, •1 newspapers, old robbers, «tc.h We'll treatment, prououneed It incurable. {Science easfe, and prescribed local remedies, and PAY YOU SPOT GUN FOR IT. KRUGER'S HEALTH FAILING. hus proven catarrh io be a constitutional disease, and. therefore, requires tonstltu-1 tlohal treatment. Hall s Catarrh Cure, man ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Is the only constitutional cure on the market. It Is taken internally In doses from 10 drops to a traspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the syntein. They offer one hundred dollars for uny ca*e it falls to cure. Bend for circulars CHEAP SUNDAY EXCURSIONS. M. D. ADLE90N, Dock St, JPittatM. JUNK DEALER. The Attending Physicians Fear a Total To Mt. Pocono and Delaware Water Gap, Via the Lackawanna Railroad. PHOTOGRAPHS WITH QUALITY. Hlokal and Copper Plating. We have opened a nickel and copper plating in West Pittston tuid are now ready to r. celve yonr p;»tronatfW Ha Matter What the Artlola We can m«ke it look like new. Stove*, bi cycles, plumberh' supplies, *tc , on which the nickel has raatea, recovered at moder ate coat, work guaranteed. Hendricks ft San, Dalawara Ave. People's Phono 50B91 B ue PrintluK anu O d Phone 1 Jit » Drattlug a Sperlalty Benjamin 4. Crowther, ARCHITECT BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING. Reg. Patent Attorney. Plans prepared. Collapse Within a Few Months. Amsterdam, Sept. 28.—Private infor mation from Hilversum indicates that President Kruger is rapidly failing In health The attending physicians fear that there will he a total collapse within a few months. Many signs of acute senile decay are noted. But few yisltors are now allowed to see him. Griffin tram Color May Re Tninninny'n Candidate Every Sunday, until Oct. 81, the D., J L. & W. railroad will sell cheap excursion tickets from Pittston to Mt Pocono and Water Gap. The round trip i rate to Mt. Pocono will be $1, afid to Water Gap $1.25. 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