Pittston Gazette

              1' 'o! you want ■« of your"! JLImL AlA ~D "■ " M home town? Then subscribe for the $ Cdl I II IPt (T nWTO A llf X I — rz—-j plJISPlI jMmPB%| W^W 9 * ' " I ( Try in the Gazette. There ie no more effective rifcdfum of reach- ing the 30,000 men, women and children in this community. TWi,oi'^Mr?1NATH,,'Yf ONLY DAILY IN CriY HFTY SECOND YEAR \ Jr THEO. HAKT1882. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY EVENINQ, OCTOBER «. ipoi. THE SCHLEY COURT NEWS Modern Eye-Glass ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST WE KEEP THECUP COLUMBIA VICTORIOUS Columbia couldn't cft+cb her to thl stfikeiDont. They turned as follows: Sham rook, 11:51:00; Columbia. 11:52:17 a stern chase aud a hard one. HOW THE BRITISH FOUGHt. A CUBAN OUTPOURING Three Hundred floeH and Thlrljr-tw« 5'trff As the wind lulled to a softer tuns Shamrock danced a nimbler measure, and Columbia couldn't get in her set The seA becdihfc smoother and klndei to the cup hunter from old Albion, and she slid through It buoyant with hope. Durban, Oct. 4.—Late detAlle show that General BothaV full force of 4,000 men made the attacks 01 Forts Prospect and Itala. (n Zulnland. The British fought matftllflerntly against overwhelming odds for nineteen hours. The Boers were fearless and fought desperately. They gained the summit of Itala repeatedly, but were repelled each timp. It was probably the news that Genefa! ftrncr Hamilton was ap| proachlng that caused a cessation of i the fighting. The Boers suffered heavf- ID . Ttifce itbtidred Ud thirty two of their dead were found and'm addition tfiey S ouaber of tbslr killed. They admit hating 300 wCSS®®®: Six hundred men andet Emmet afia UrObelaar attacked Fort Prospect. They also Buffered heavily.  their dfeiW were foatid where they been mowed flowii by ft Maxim ff\-1 At Fort Itala the British gUUs wete put out of action. Tlje Boera have neve* hitherto dlstflsiyed such .reckless faring. and their defeat is worst smash they have sustained. Major Chapman, commanding the British, seemed to bear a charmed life. General Kitchener has congratulated him. Buy of uu for Camh and from ; -■ win save mommy. Fitting. SPECIAL VALUES FOR IRIS WEEK* jf  Admiral to be Asked Who Commanded at Santiago. Demonstration In Havana in Honor of American Rule. Shamrock II. Well beaten by the Fleet Yankee Racer. CORRECT, aeilMTIFIC, dMB-DATE. : Our Optical Departmenf Is thoroughly eqnipiiod with every fat Hit; for doing first clksa work. Our Kefractlng room li. is private, thereby removing the annoyance B'll embarrassment often occMioned by doing such work in the opon store. Oor Optician la competent, pains taking and with large experience He would he pleased to talk with yon at any time at about yonr eyee without any coatto yon whatever. One. f the pnecial features of our Optical Department at this One case fall size extra heavy Blankets, they come in white; tan an grey, regular value 75c. At 12:25 they were half over the second leg. Not a quarter of the excursion fleet reached the first mark In time to see the yachts round. The others cut of{ the conic* of thV* Iriatigle arid sttinned full speed ahead for the second mark. For this *Mk 49a a pair. Another Thrilling Race. TAMMANY NAMES SHEPARD. BARR'S SEAMANSHIP BEST. DEWEY QUERIES A LITTLE. GENERAL WOOD THANKED. 5 cases large size Bed Comforters, an elegant vaitety of patterns, regular value $1.35. lemorraljv 'MbiUiinlr Far Slam •( lirratfr Xew l'orb. \i-w York., Oct. 4 - Amid cheer* and i ies tor il'irrf P-. Color which preveuted he V'oU call from being hoard *KVtt rcet roiu the iilntfyrm Edward M. Shepard •fns nominated for mayor by the Democratic city convention In the (tram) 'eiltral Palace hist night, tieorge 6. IcClellan was both temporary and per□amnt chairman. feritioh Boat Favored by Winda . til" vrvfuu inara two imir. •way. they came slicing through the ripples to as pretty a yachting-picture as was ever framed by old Jersey and the I«ong Island sands. And the crowd that watched It saw with heigiitehing glee that Colufotild was picklne tijJ. nayn«r JJ°pe» t0 Gct Schley «® Teetify Closer Commercial arid Political Rela- time is our Salid Bold Spring Frame- CI QQ lata Efa-Ofaaaaa, a Pair Lm Far thia week SI aaak. Liked Bwt. but $till Waa Unable That He Directed the Battle—Both tions With This Government Are 1 case of Boys' Fleeced Lined Shirts and Drawers, very heavy weight. Sides in the Controversy Want the Earnestly Desiretf—Urfre Adoption to Overhaul Her Doughty Rival of the&eas—Another Race Today; Whole Truth* of Reciprocity Policy. They are without question the BEST glasses ever offered for the money. Don't fail to see them. Spaalal priaa far thia weak 2Sa aaak NIP AND TUCK AT TIMES Washington. Oct. 4.—"Who was in command at the naval battle of Santiago?*' . , . Havana. Oct. 4.-*A demonitration Which took place yesterday In honor ot the United States government and it* administration of Cuba was a signal event In Ctitian history- The object was to emphasise the appreciation of commercial toward the government of intervention. Ladies' Rainy Day Skirts. We ef» fee this week an elegant all woa! Melton Skirt in grey and tan; regD ular value ts .OO. New, York, Oct- 4.—Columbia, flee* winged defender of the America's cup. again defeated Sir Thomas Llpton's bronze flier Shamrock II. yesterday It* the sccoud rait*. Nip and. Tack Here. But she didn't hold her gain, and 8hamrock drew away agalH. They xtere now laying the mark close aboard, and 8ycamore doused his Jib topsail. Co lumbla let go her jib topsail sheet and halyards, and the 1hD.vs smothered the sail. Almost front tl*c iHHMmiiiig of the onvcntlon »!;t crowd massed In the allvriea and on l»oth sides of the floor f the convention hall began shout ''•r Color. Their lOsfctchcc interrupted he reading ot the platform, and when for mayor were reached !Dcy tooli possession of the convention, o far as ttolso could do so. HrdcV "wan r.nally restored- This question will be put tti Admiral Schley on the witness stand at the court of inquiry, according to plans now prepared by his counsel. Optician and Jawalar, 36 WEST MARKET ST., WUKSBABRE, PA This waak aniy S9.M. Allowing for a difference of lm. 34s. at the start and for h«*r time allowance of 4o seconds. Columbia won by .'{in: 35s. Ladies' Dark Percale Wrappers, neatly trimmed with shoulder ruffle, full skirt; regular value $1.50. Boats Even at Finish, But the American Boat Won on Time Allowance . As the mark was raised flair tool* aH extra grip on the spokes of his wheel, and the stubby fingers of Sycamore clutched with a tightening hold hi» tiller tackle. "It may lie possible." Mr. Rayner said, "to get from Admiral Soldey on the witness stand a statement tbat hrj was in command during the battle ana present the issue in that way, but there is no disi»osition to fokve the matter contrary to the will of the court." Havana has seldom kiioivo sttch an enthusiastic day, and simultaneously all of the principal towns of the island celebrated. Every commercial organisation from Cape Antonio to Cape Maysi participated. representing millions of dollars. When Colun\lDln rro»««1 th» llh». shi' was accorded a tremendous reception by the waiting fleet. 6n Saturday the Boers ca|rf ured a large British convoy. Oenerai Hamll ton pursued tbem and came into  tion with them, but no details of Mr fighting have been received, though It is reported that the Boers were again punished. WST 4 YOU For this WMk SI Mafe. We have a large assortment ol. Infants' Caps. They come is cream, navy, tan, cardinal, brown Md light blue. See window display. The steam whistles of the tugs and the hoarse alrens of the big steam era united in a perfeet fanfare of welcome. Shamrock Led to the Second Tarn. Tin* eny tieket is as follows: Edward f. Bhi'iNird of Brooklyn for mayor, William W. Ladd, Jr., of Manhattan tor comptroller aud George M. Van • loesen of Manhattan for president of be board of alder!'*«G. Sycamore gave Upton's daughter a rap full and swung her keel around the mark. Barr was watching him like a cat a rat hole. H* fttatdled hi* boat; getting every inch of speed out of her. Lieutenant Doyle was asked: "IIow often did you tee Commodore Schley under flreV" The Havana demonstration was par ticularly notable 6!l fcw2li.n* °' tj10 ejab •rate displays throughout thfc rlie day was observed as a holiday, and civ Ic dfticiiifg. together with commercial organizations, toiarHied to the palace. The procession was headed bv Mayor Oener, President Gamba of the cha'm ber of commerce and officials of other commercial bodies. Mrs. Housekeeper. Highland*, Ott. 4.—Shortly before 9 OtlOck both yachts started in tow for the lightship * The weather is clear. The wind at 9.30 was blowing about 1G knots. It was a grand race,. Shamrock lead Ing .C11 the way to the second turn, where Barr stole the weather position and forged ahead. IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE "During the bombardments and lit the battle on July 3." Damaged rolling stock Is being repaired in workshops ill tin* Transvaal, and as soon as It is in order It is dis patched to facilitate traffic. We want you to call at our store and leave i"D order with us) because we are confident V* can please you in quality and price. PEOPLE'S SINE The plat hu m adopted was voluini iouk. and Senator tirady occupied some line in reading it. When the stakeboat was right under Columbia's uose. Barr jammed his helm down, rolumbia knew now what was wanted of her. Here was her weather Job, and the way she jumped at it must hnve made the old mug snuggle all thf* cloeer to Its sh»»lf. "What was his conduct?" A few minutes before 10 o'clock the Shamrock and Columbia reached the lightahip. The course today is fifteen iniles to leeward and return. The wind during the last half hour fell off a trifle. The Columbia's crew sent her club topsail aloft at 10.15. Shortly afterwards the big club topsail of the Shamrock was sent up. The challenger was - first over the starting line at 11:00:13, Itn. 34s. ahead of the American boat. "I did not have an opportunity to ob •erve his conduct during the battle, but I did see him before and aft*»r the battle. He was a* self poan**ssed as any one could lie under those cirrtimstart ces." Small bauds of Boers have lately been sqpn in the nex mountains. They were dressed in khaki, and some of them Wore British officers' uniforms. Much attention was paid to the ques ion of personal liberty in the platform md Tammany's administration of imtliclpal affairs during the past of •nurse lauded. If you are too busy, just drop us a card or telephone tis and we will have our salesman call at your home immediately. IS SOUTH MAIN STREET. NEXT TO DRUM'S. ('olumhln set out on a stern chase and at the first turii was 1m. 12s. be hind Shamrock, which rounded at 11:51:10. They rounded In this fashion: Sham rock, 12:45:51; Columbia. 12:40:3'.). "Did 3*011 observe smoftc over the harbor July 2?" "Yes." - • MAY NOt BE RAN8OMED. They presented to Governor General Wood in the presence of thousands of spectators an expression of thanks for his efforts toward relieving the flnan cial conditions in Culm by rirgiug tilt* government of the United States to adopt a reciprocity policy. Quarts Credit was attributed to Tammany .'or the extension of rapid transit and irguincuts put forth for the holding of ill public franchises by the city. It was a broad reach to the second mark, and again Columbia crept up on her fleeing rival. Sycamore stood off on the port tack after rounding. But he swung wide. Barr didn't. He shaved the mark, and when they were both full on the stretch Barr had the weather berth. Dlfleilt For Tarkef to Ralae fllO,- "I purpose to show the court that when Commodore Schley saw the smoke in the harbor July 2* he believed It to Indicate that the fleet was Coming out. and he did his duty and notified the squadron." explained Mr. Itayner. Constantinople, Oct. 4.—Well Informed people here doubt that the release of Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka will be effected through the payment of a ransom. mm to Release Mlaa Stone. We've '-been raised in the grocery business," as it were, and know just how to please you, 10.45—The preparatory signal has been fired. The wind is now about ten l;nots. Both sloops are keeping well to the windward of the line. It was evident that Barr and Sycamore were going to flgt It out to see who could get over last and still be within the handicap time Of two minutes. The last over the line in the run before the wind has the advantage, as the rear boat is always first to catch any freshening puffs of wind. Shamrock rounded at 12:45:51 and Columbia at 12:4d£B). now only fortyeight seconds in the rear. Si rot hers' tPriots. The excise law was denounced, as were the present laltor laws, and |inieudmeuts to the latter were advocated.This seemed to Worry Sycamore H bit. At any rate, he look in his fore staysail and set a bigger one. Neither wore a Jib topsail on th*V beat. General Wood'a Aaanrancea. FOR GROCERIES AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH THE*, call at Vv The course was a triangular one. the same as on Tuesday, when the beats failed to finish. The government of Turkey would have difficulty in finding the $110,000 demanded, while the missionaries point out that the American board of foreign missions baa made It a practice of refusing to pay ransoms on the ground that it would create a precedent and be fatal to mission enterprise elsewhere. They also presented a petition requesting further efforts toward tlie reduction of the tariff on sugar, tobacco, alcohol and other Important Cuban products. Best Patent Flour, per American Irlckclrr-i Hen ten. New Yofk. Oct. 4.- The international match between Bosanquct's English ex|M-rts and twelve players 'rom this city was completed on the Hounds of the Knickerbocker Athletic club. Bergen Point. N. .1.. the Englisha:en winning by seven wickets. Schley Wan Active. T. W. KYTE'S bbl . . . $4*5° Feed, per 100 . . 1.35 Bran and Br. Midd., Captain Barr. as usual, held the wheel on the defender, while her managing owner. K. ID. Morgan, stood beside lilm. surrounded by Herl»ert C. I.eeds and II. M. Mctiildowucy, Sir Thomas' official representative. Barr kept his boat to a good full, while Sycamore laid Ills as close to the wind as she would lie. Both Lemly and Ilanna opposed the statement, declaring that the question tended to open up an inquiry upon the conduct of other offleera connected with the Santiago campaign. Columbia held the weather berth. but there was little to choose between In reply General Wood promised to tontinue efforts in this direction, assuring the people of Cuba that their intcrtsts were in his heart. General Wood's resiDonse created a most favorable impression. and fruitful results are expected. While the demonstration was primarily designed by commercial bodies. many political organizations participated, including the ultra Cuban element headed by Juau Gualberto Gomez. This proved a sensational surprise.EXETER ST. AVE. 11.00—The startiug gun was fired. Both boatB stood away for the line with the Columbia in the lead and the Shamrock to the windward. A I'iplnjt Wlml, At 1 o'clock Shamrock bad a bit the better of It. them. "What we want is the whole truth." said Captain Parker. "The gentlemen 011 the other side say they. too. want the whole truth, and we are happy to agree with them. We are willing to open the door wide and let everyliody who took part in the campaign come under the scope of this Investigation." American representatives have oljtalned evidence proving the complicity of members of the Macedonian committee at Sotia in the kidnaping of Miss Stone, Rnd assurances given by the Bulgarian government relative to measures to be taken against the abductors fliow that the gravity of the affair Is appreciated at Sofia. B.OPPENHEIMER per 100 1.15 45C 750 The crew was groiifKHl a midship. The gaskets were thrown off the mainsail, and her hcadsails were set up ill stops ready to be broken out when the lightship should be reached. Columbia put about at 1:07. and Sycamore flung Shamrock around thirty second* later. Oats, per bu Potatoes, bu does not always mean that you have done something that you should not. Especially is this true when it's a Walk-Over Shoe you put your foot into. For solid comfort and good wear there's no better shoe. They're well made and are cheap, considering the quality of material used, and will outwear many of the so-called good shoes. Always wear a Walk-Over. Putting Her Foot Into It. Reliable Clothier andHattor. * Wht-n iu ueed of 11.02—The handicap gun was flred. The Columbia went pver the line at 11.02.45, the Shamrock at 11.0&O3. Shortly after 1 o'clock Shamrock hove about on the starboard tack. Columbia followed a few seconds later. Butter, Finest Shamrock took her tow line at 8:58 and was headed out to sea. \ ISPECIAL WJj Dairy, lb . 24c Lard, pure, lb uc Cheese, Full , As both boats didn't cross within the handicap time, the.tlme was taken at the handicap gun. 11.02. There is where the Columbia had the advantage of the start by sixteen seconds. Sycamore and his usual entourage How the l'aehtn Finished. The court ruled in favor of Seliley's counsel, and tLieutenant Itoyle said that Schley observed the activity of Cervera 011 the 2d. and he "l»elieved the Information was conveyed to the couiuiauder in chief. Sampson." Thrashing athwart the rollers the boats threw up and off their shoulders bunches of feathery spray. It fell on the decks and on the winning and losing crew alike. The United States consul general at Constantinople, C. M. Dickinson, has gone to the Bulgarian capital, and hie presence there ia expected to result in increased activity. One hundred thousand persons participated In the demonstration either as spectators or paraders. The jiolltical significance wus marked. It was apparent that all commercial interests arc beqt: op qqifkfy bringing about closer commercial and political relatious with the United States. It was the first unanimous demonstration of all elc-. ments in Cuba of apprcciatlou for the work of intervention. 11.16—The Columbia is leading by nearly a minute. The Shamrock then picked Of) a bet ter breeze and rapidly closed in on the Columbia* We make a specialty of strong, but easy, serviceable shoes for school children; prices from 99c to $2. Box calf shoes for men, from $2 to $3. Ladies' shoes from 98e to $3.50. Remember the place. Lester Shoe Store, cor. Main aftd Broad streets, Pittston. Adjnlral Dewey asked Lieutenant Doyle a question which brought out the fact that Admiral Scliley issued orders as commander of the fleet during the battle of Santiago. - * Cream, lb . iac  Coffee, lb no Tobacco,40° Tobacco, SSf; lb 40c Tobacco, {US; lb 40c A smooth sen and a good breeze had said Sir Thomas. Well, here it was. And Columbia was really leading her British cousin In a dance that was a surprise to tlie craziest patriot there. With every puff, big or little, she plckpd up her feet and ran away from Shamrock. , "The United States government is determined to exact full revenge upon every one concerned." says the Constantl nople correspondent of the Loudon Tel egraph. "and if anything happens to Miss Stone it will not hesitate to ask permission to bring a fleet through the Dardanelles to get at Bulgarian porta on the Black sea and to force the Bulgarian government to act against the Macedonian committee." 11.23—The Shamrock has passed the Columbia. Lieutenant Doyle said in passing the Oregon was directed to tire her thirteen Inch guns again, as the first shots had fallen short in the chase after the Colon. 11.45—The Shamrock is leading by about a irilnute. The wind is 9 knots. 12.30^—The Shamrock is still leading by one minute. The yachts are now about two miles from the outer mark. The wind is 8 knots. You've Come to Know Us. Both boats went about on the starboard tack at 1:45. They were only a mile and a half from the fiuish. Washington, Oct. 4.—President Oompers of the American Federation of Labor and Ralph M. Eastley, secretary of the National Civic federation, have had a conference with President Roosevelt. They presented several questions for bis consideration. One of these was the Chinese exclusion act. which terminates by limitation in Match, 1002. The labor interests, it appears, desire the exclusion act renewed and asked Presi - dent Roosevelt for his aid in this direction. The president likewise was asked to say something in his message recommending favorable action on the eight hour proposition Mint has been pending in congress for several years. On Itoth of these questions Mr. (!om pers was to submit a brief giving the position of the labor interests ami all the facts that the labor leaders desire laid before the president. (toiupern Tnlkn to lloonevelt. Within the past few years the name Messick has been closely attached to the oyster trade until the people have become so familiar with it that eventime they think of a nice oyster stew or fry. they remember that Messick's market ia the place to get them. They're opened right, there. S. Main. Order by cither phone "By whom was the Oregon directed to do this?" nsked the'admiral. "By Commodore Scliley," replied Doyle. UNPRECEDENTED VALUE. There was nothing to It but Colum bia. With the fresh breeze piping a ragtime tune through her humming ringing phe dauced over the line a winner. Quick sales and ready cash are more desirable now than profits. Willing to cut prices on surplus stock o( Evans Bros. The Shamrock rounded the mark at 12.49. J list as the Shamrock rounded, the Columbia took in her spinnaker. The Columbia rounded the mark at 12.49.50. Will' Appeal to Snprcme Court. Lieutenant Doyle told of the various ranges at which the Brooklyn fought. RRngei Dnrtn« Brittle. Albany. X. Y.. Oct. 4.—Chief Justice Parker of the court of appeals lias, on application of David Wilcox, granted a writ of error to the United States supreme court in the ice trust litigation. This is a matter of form, the attorney for the Ice company having announced on the day of the decision in the iee trust case that It would be appealed to the United States supreme court. Here Is how they crossed: Columbia. 2:15:05: Shamrock. 2:10:23. Elapsed time—Columbia. 3h. 13m. 18a: Shamrock. 3h. 10m. IOs. Corrected time— "We picked up ttie enemy at a range of 1.400 yards." said lie. "The range Increased to 2.0on yards. Then if varied from I.8I10 to 2.J100. The Vizcaya and Teresa ran ashore. Prom then on it was a chase after the Colon. She was 5.000 to fl.ooo yards on our starboard bow. Commodore Schley ordered the.Oregon to tire at the Colon with thirteen Inch shells. We also tired, but the Colon was not hit. 1 tiled at 0.500 46 SOUTH MAIN STREET. 1.05—The Shamrock went to the port tack, while the Columbia held oil to the starboard taek. and tin' pair came together on opjMisitc tacks. Winter Suits, and Overcoats To hasten their departure. Armstrong's We Know Just What You Like in the line of fruits ami vegetables, etc.; you like to get the very best. That's the reason so many people call here to have their wants gratified. See the point? We keep only the best, ami the priees—well, you know, or at lerst your neighbor knows, that we plaee on the wholesale eost just a wee shade of profit; that's what we're in the business lor. Give us a personal eall or telephone order next time you want anything in our line. At your Service. Sharp, the market man, opp. 1.07—The challenger crossed Columbia's bows, showing that she is still leading. Columbia, li 3li. 10m. 10s. 3li. 12m. 35s: Shamrock, SKJfTKU C'IIA HI.MY RAIJR Columbia lwd clenrly shown herself Shamrock's mistress and in Shamroek weather. It was two straight nails in the cup. Men's Black Striped Suit 7.75. "♦PRICES. 1.17—The Shamrock Is only slight Iv in the lead. An unfortunate puff of wind caught the Shamrock and laid her off a bit. and the Columbia profited by her loss. tvero 011 tin- Shamrock's qtiartor «h*ck ,\i si10 Imihi|M «1 out to tin* lightship. Shortly aftor oVSook tho Mtn wnrm »-cI tip iC» his «l;iv"s work :knCl ImrnoU tin* mists it way. Tin* oirC lo of son lino horn luo oloar At Ui Emperor William Paid Chnn'a Bills. Men's 18 ounce Black Clay All Wool Suit 8.90, Boys' School Suit, the reg. $-'.60 kind, 1.98. Men's All Wool Busineus Suits 8.00. Best Flour . . $4-5° SornandGr.Gorn, 100 1.35 Shop and Meal, - v.1.35 Midds and Bran Long Hay, 100 • Gut Hay, 100 - - • Large bottle Pickles - 1 lb Goffee Arbuckle Goffee Lion Goffee Bon Ton M. & J. v 2 cans Armour's No. There will bo another race today. firnnri niH'hp«*r lDl*nl»le«l. Berlin. Oct. 4.—Although It was asserted when Prince Chun arrived in Germany that he would be the guest of Emperor William for only two days In Potsdam, it is now ascertained that the kaiser footed all his bills while in Berlin and traveling about, together with the expenses of the entire party, until the expiatory mission crossed the Austrian frontier. Boys' Fine Heavy Weight Blue Serge 2.98. to 0.700 yards. Boye' 3-piece Suits from S3 60, 96. $6 & 97. 1.40—Ba.rrt by tluling aloiiR the edge of the wind, gradually edged tin- Columbia to the windward of the Shamrock and got a tery slight lead over the Shamrock. Just ns she miis entering tiedney'i* channel nt 3 o'clock in the .afternoon tin- steamship tirnnde Duchesse broke down and begun to drift to sen. "The Colon just about this time turned in. and we went within two or three miles of her. The cutter was manned, and we went iu to receive her surrender. It took about twenty-live minutes to row in. B. OPPENHEIMER, ta i-oiiiiiiitlCe «'ii board, steamed out. followed by lite Ititccancor. the fast yaelit that guides the racers. iIn* Navigator, with the rcgat The V'rye limine lied, Main ana William Sts , Pittston. Wilfcesbarre Store, 9 E. Market St, Reliable Clothier and Hatter, Cor. •85 .85 .IO .IO ■fll '.II (.Jazette office She had about a thousand excursion ists on board. The ebb tide was drifting her rapidly to the eastward, and tugs and excursion boats gathered Batlv Me.. Oct. 4. The second attempt to launch the steel ship William P. Fryc at t|ie So wall yard was sue cessful 111 every respect. At o'clock In the afternoon the word was given, and the big ship started slowly down the ways. As the bow reeded Miss Caroline Fryc Broggs. granddaughter of Senator Fr.ve, said, "I christen thee William P. Fryc." and at the same time she broke a bottle ef champagne over the ship's bow. 1.55—The Columbia gained ou the Shamrock, but it was slow work in the light air. The Americans h*ad could be measured in seconds The wind fell away considerably during the last tweuty minutes, and is now 6 or 7 knots. The wind nt ibis time was piping a merry tune, and a coasting schooner bound down the Jersey shore was list- "Captain Cook went aboard the Colon. The New York arrived as the cutter returned to the Brooklyn." William Giles, the Low Price Grocer, has a very fine stock of pears he is offering just now very cheap. Better get some for canning right away. City Supply Store, corner Main and Butler st rccts. about her HOME AGAIN. lug to it in prMuUitig fashion. After falling back helplessly for some time she tiniiTly came to anchor outside th»' bar. "Who suggested that you write that the .Brooklyn turned to the westward?" asked Lemly. f.t.lOO For Belnir Put Off a Train. . Elizabeth, N. J., Oct. 4.—Thomas Marley of Plalnfleld has recovered a verdict in the Pnion county court of $3,400 for injuries sustained by being put off a car by a conductor of the P'.aintleld and Elizabeth line at Cran ford. The verdict was a surprise to those who listened to the evidence. The company will appeal. Now that you ate home from your vacation let us remind you of our The Krin. having taken all her passengcr;* aboard, weighed anchor and the bridge. BC i ween ;i at !D;lo. Sir Thomas was on RIM Mliwinnnry Offer I ok. "No one. I wrote it from my own belief that that had been the course of the ship. 1 changed it when on July «D Lieutenant Commander Sharp of the Vixen told me that the Brooklyn had In fact turned to the eastward." 3 Pork and Beans • .*5 2 20—The race is nip and tuck. Col umbia's lead is only a few seconds, according to observations made from Just the Place. Just the Time. Tile cool evenings are with us and you'll soon want to stay indoors even- :o ami 10 nVloi-k tlm wlml liault d to tlu» Hurlli ami i»lr\v from tlMMMiril.w. st. li was jroinjjat an pi£ht«vn I*Tift «lij». San Francisco. Oft. 4.—In conjunction with the opening of the triennial convention «»f the Episcopal church of America yesterday a thanksgiving service was hold in tJMoo church at which the missionary offering of the women's auxiliary, amounting to $101,205, was presented ami was received with heartfelt expressions of thanks. HIGH QUALITY GROCERIES ings. What a pleasure it is to have an easy, comfortable conch on which to rest ami read over the evening paper. Better have one made right away at the Rogers Couch Factory, or get the old one upholstered and made over. There's a satisfaction in the work you get at Rogers s; every thing performed by expert workmen; not an article lcriy.es this establishment but that Armstrong & Co., SOUTH MAIN STREET 3.05—The Shamrock is now about a minute in the lead and will probably defeat the Columbia, notwithstanding the time allowance. The yachts are now two miles from the finish shore. Answer to Correspondent. Yes; take it there; there is no bet Smallpox Outbreak Serloaa. Redaction of Cnban Dutle». tcr place in the city if you want a Tin* Shamrock was'about a mile astern. Neither y icb: Ji.nl slipped her tow. and no effort ha.I been made to set :-ail. Washington. Oct. 4.—The bureau of Indian affairs has received word that the smallpox outbreak at the Mllle Lac reservation in Minnesota lias assumed serious proportions; Several fatal cases have been reported, and the advices Indicate that the Increase In the number of cases Is menacing the nearby white settlements. An Indian inspector has gone to Mllle Lac to investigate. Havana, Oct. 4.-A very large demon- ivally first class job. He has a large stratlon of ifnfrana bankers, nianufac- jassortment of frames to-choosc from, turers. merchants and other business and they are made up carefully to fit men waited upon General Wood at tin perfectly any sized picture. Dunn palace and presented to lilni a plea for Knows his business well, and you'll be the reduction of duties on Cuban prod [satisfied if you have, your picture nets on lines of reciprocity. Hioiilai j framing done by lilni. He also gives demonst in lions occurred in mauy'othet .special attention to the repairing of parts of the Island. furniture and couches. Upholstering — _ — and new work well done, llis address 2.30— The Columbia Went to the star board tpek. followed immediately by the Shamrock. Burr then begun to luff his boat again, and the Columbia is being sailed for all she is worth. I here is a rattling fight on the Shamrock's part to maintain the lead. As the yachts approachcd each oilier on oppo- We are still able to supply your rnoit particular order. The canned goods on our shelves are always fresh, and our other household necessities arc the 1 j ,!i At 10 o'clock the Flint jerked tile Columbia up in the wind, and her Jackie* I'urr Utitr |li»» I.lift* Tom Soon, Washington. Oct. I.— € *11 ptnin William Crozier, ordnance department, nt pros-' ent stationed in tin* Army building in Now York, will l»o selected to succeed (iencral Hutllugtoii as chief of ordnance of tho nrm.v upon the rotiroment of the last named officer next month. Crofter f« Smc«m»c«I linfllnufon, * I oo.fi by the" mainsail halyards, 'l'in head of the sail showed, and in livr minutes the white wing was a peak. speaks for Itself. Look over your furniture and see if it needs repairs. Send Tho Shamrock's lads woro handsome ly at work (ailing on to tho peak ami fliront halyards and thoy quickly pit Orders Solicited; Prices Proper. siiue. rite tacks, the excitement oil shun became intense. As there was only ;i W. T. Wesson, Ghb)sor.*'i)ie, VaM druggist. writes: "Your One Minute Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction. My customers say it is the best remedy for toughs, colds, throat and lung trou bios." For sale by Farrer, Peek & Roberts, Pittston and West Pittston. $100,000 Fop Army Wnjr ( oIIphp, Albany, N. Y.. Oet. 4. Oflt'll designated Lispennrd Stewart. Rlnto treasurer; John 1*. Jaeckel and State Superintendent of Prisons Cornelius V. Collins, constituting tin1 state prison commission. us delegates to tin* nationnl prison congress to open at Kansas City Nov. S). Prlnon Confcrem* nt Knnann City Governor is tin S. Main St Freali Shull Oysters on ttuuilcoutiiuiully Watch lor our window display. few seconds lietwecn them and tlu Columbia couldn't cross the Sham rock's bow. she came about on tin starboard tack at 2.42. The Shamrock is now in the load by a few seconds. thiD lag iu place •Vohnaon An* nine* Conunnnd, Washington, Oct. 4.—The secretary ot war has made au allotment of $100.00C for the .purpose of preparing the military posts at Washington barracks for the use and occupation of the army war follege, the school of national defense • nd the engineer school of application. D for a tttfiigi|f(ir At 10:-- the .Navigator sot tho signal Hps ton, Oct. i. -Hoar Admiral Mortimer L. Jcbnson has taken command of Charlpptowu navy yard lu place of lloar Admiral William T. Sampson, recently relieved by request. c/f scta/i .JuM as the warning gun blared forth nt 10:.V» both boats Stood inshore close liaub-d, with the Columbia to wiiul- Thorough Instruction. Ixjw tuition ratoa. OradiiatM aecuro lawt wisltlona.Home »ro now drawing Halarlett of fl,W0. $1,600 and $1 bOO- Mnnv In flv.v and nil uiontha qualify them aoiveato fill imaitioua which J»y *50 aud »«D i»t month at tho itart. Thi; attention or AMBITIOUS pi-oulelafplkitea. Poaltlona furnisned. fcieud for circulars. buck jl whitmore ftr.RAMTnii pa Shelley & Luchsinger, Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. The ShamroCk crossed the line a OUR FALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED.... 3.3ti.04. and from this point it looked as if Columbia crossed at the same time. The Columbia wins, ill any event On account of the above, the D., L. ic W. K. U. will sell tickets Oct. 8 to 11. inclusive, at one fare for the round trip. Return limit Oct. 12. 30tl0 Bloomsburg Fair, Oct. 8-11, 1901, The Columbia came a-slashing tho lino, and she wasn't' making fu vs forward. The Shamrock was after her, with all her stiiugs taut. Harr dusted over the line just as a puff of white smoke ft us-hod out from tho side of the Nayi.iaior. Parr had. mistimed More Mnniln Troop* Rftnming. Washington. Oct. 4.—It is stated at the White House that hereafter Mrs. Roosevelt will occupy "the president's pew" at St. John's Protestant Episcopal church, at the corner of Sixteenth and II streets. Mra. Rooaevelt'a Chnrcta en time allowance Washington, Oct. 4.—General Chaffee reports to the war department that the transport Meade sailed from Manila on th* 1st inst. with nine companies of coast artillery for San Francisco. 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 just popularity than at present. Never before have the patterns in woolens been so appropriate, nor the cut so artistic as have been designed for this season. We are prepared to fill all the requirements in FINE TAILORING. GILROY, C5rThe Tailor. Some dainty effects ill flowered and stripes. We carry the largest line in the city. Prices as low as the lower* White lead, oil, glass, etc. T. S. & W. S. BarritL FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, William Giles, the Low Price Groccr. has'a very line stpek of pears, lie is offering just now very cheap. Better got some for cunning right away. City Supply Store, corner Main and Butler McDonnell & Dobbie Nickel and Copper Plating. New York Stock Markets., furnishctl by M. S. Jordan &. Co. stock brokers room 26 Miners' Hank building. 7CD S. Main St We have opened a nickel and copper plating establishment In West Pitt«tou and are now ready to receive your patronage. C1 t n Prompt delivery Qnlnoy Fop Governor. Iletty Oreen'a Hnahnnri Dying;. New YerU. O t, «. 1!*1 riii. ii fl.-r .WA4 1 IT Boston. Oct. 4.—The Democrats In state convention yesterday nominated .losiah Qulncy, for four years mayor of Boston, as lite head of their ticket. Bellows Falls. Vt., Oct. 4.- Edward A Green. husband of Hetty Green, the richest woman iu America, is dying in the Green homestead here. We can moke it look like new. Stoves, bicyclen, plumbers" buppiies, etc., on which the nickel haH runted, recovered at inoder ate cost, and all work guaranteed. No Matter What the Article f  At« htwon  Atchison flr.vikivn Truftlou C"hi»* & Ohio  IT rt  IT S.»'oo!vr«r  Msn. K1  Mr. I n  , P.» \ (la-  Col. Iron Ac Flivl - ■ Fo. r«viflc  ( •  it root * — Hot Beef Tea, Pork Sausage and hot cakes every morning at tho Citv Cafe, old Coffee House stand. S. All his splendid Jockeying I'VH s» " iy»V* H»4 '» 41 4 V Hero is how they crossed: Shamrock Columbia, 11:01:17. Hendricks 1 Son, Delaware Ave. Main St Both v.cnr over with booms to starboard. It was_a,re.u« h to the tlrst mark. When well away Columbia sot a bigger club topsail. Sycamore took the hint and changed his too; Both Eyes Opened. All our knowledge, all our experience. all our resources for doing fine watch and jewelry repairing aro for sale. Big jobs, little jobs, simple jobs, hard jobs—anything in our line we arc ready to do. and do it better than you ever had it done before. We've made a special study of superiority. To do ordinary work doesn't suit us, and we excel while charging moderately for it. Whether your job is worth 10c or $10, we want it. Lewis, the jeweler. Main St., opp. First National bank. Expert Repairing. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. WE WANT TO BUY IT. Real Market Place. Oysters, primes 1 cent each: stews, ;tiu per luo. Fresh from the shell. Have you had your eyes opened yet to the fact that the best place in the city to have tin work and tin repairing done is at Walter Boob's, on South Main street, next door to Evans Bros.? When you get the heating stove out. examine it closely; see that the stove is sound and the pipes in good condition. If there is anything lacking, or the stovepipe does not fit exactly, send for Mr. Boos or call at his store and he'll assist you. See his line of heating The strike among Belgian coal min«rs is spreading. MONEY. If you have any old scrap Iron, Steal, brass, Copper, lead, t*a lead, zinc, bottles, folded newspapers, old rubbera, etc., telephone us We'll France is to lay a new cable from fonquin to Anioy and Fort Arthur. Ctr & FouLtlrv O A VV  Pww  H-.viMns  HevVn* prvf Tf»nn e, £ l.w Toother  Rnhliflr  Ki if  They broke out baby jib topsails. The Cauliflower. a lu •a n* wore lat «•(•!! a It on the vroath- •rtninly makwho all deD a w little she Gold dust worth S.VWVOO was brought 'rom Nome, Alaska, to I'uget sound. I have money in mortgages for any amount Mortgages may stand for a term of years and only the interest te paid, or will give the privilege to make payments on mortgage monthly quarterly, semi-annually or annually, and the Interest will cease immediately on everj dollar of principal thus unpaid. This Is not r nildlng association money. I handle only private funds and trust funds. PAY YOU SPOT CASH FOR IT. Cranberries, egg plant Serious disturbances were reported at Hungarian parliamentary elections. M. D. ADLF.SON, Doc. St. PltUtoa. JUNK DEALER, l M i tatoe Peaches and pears for canning. Fresh fish, all kinds, every Friday 1 on Columbia, from the Ynn The total value of minerals produced* In this country last year was $1,070,- lOS.SSi). Griffin t'ul n rh' jn«»f, C«• '. j r»*t . Send vour orders by phone or by the Si"* &irC child: They'll receive as proper atten h tion as if you That's l§5 our specialty. Market. N. Main, next to Williams & Mc-1 Aaulty'w, PHOTOORAPMV Studio ITS BRANCHES, ARTISTIC Wn 'tr ' nl'ii ... M K A: T  Koif.MK  O-rtorn b'liUt'lOrD, (oitbern "Kilway :it a thirteen kiD* gad ami was an 'ightli lc in tlu* Irail. Tlic Wfnil lii'ltl ii r.»j fi'plii stoves. northwest, ami at 11, half the fleet leg. lie/ up ft bit um flj'ii* !U tiny Und gone Monumentc and Corner Potts, Flagging and Curbing. F. W. StegeD—« 23« Wye. At*., W. PlttatoB. U Hot Cakes and Pork Sausage every flibrning at the City Cafe and Dining Hom* Main atmt, New Fall and Winter Suitings received every week. Get the choicest by calling now. DeForest Hatfield, Wwt Pittston, D. E. BAXTER. tad Flcor B*sa*t Balld'n*. HtfttiUg »t AsU'H, ? ('ulumbin picked leader, but It tvfti ptopirs'PHomwB. sscsthmain st» [Wllkambam, Pa*