Pittston Gazette

              ' ' * '• .-Faff J Sti iiuiJl m www -•'v, y:- r y -j~;j ■*. T - v M v. WWD B . I w Do you want all the newt of your home townt Then subscribe for the Ovette. The only newepaper publiahod In the city. '&r . \ lit; Try an Id. in the Gazette. There le no more effective medium of reaching the 30,000 men, women and children In thie community. I or " *,*'*■■ ' 1 ; ■ Twas5®AS?"} owly daily m HPTY SECOND YEAR I mo. hart ibm. P1TTST0N, PA.. TUESDAY BVl I, OCTOBER 15* 1901. sr Iwayt The DECISION IN MOLINEAUX CASE CRY FROM Afraid Of f he peoH.£. SCHLEY TO GO ON STAND DIVORCE CANON FAVORED. KIDNAPPED BY REBELS The Fox Lasso Eye-Glass Guards Compare our goods with  body s. We are glad to make «■ - parlsons. Not? tbe prices tor thle week. u-p :;' 100 pairs 10-4 White, Or»r ud Tu _ Blankets, with fancy borderi, at 49 Centa a Pmlr. i 1 bnlion Voiilit Lik« ta Go la a CMw«, feat Doesn't Fear the Chair. Committee of the Whole Votes ttD THE CAPTIVE Auburn, N. Y., Oct. 15.—"Absolutely nothing new with Oiftlgous" was Warden Mead's reply to a query .of a pre«« representative. He has not asked fst a spiritual tdviDBl". file death war ' Wht has not been read to btjQ a; yrr. He b;; uot given the slightest Intimation that he would like to make away with himself, contrary reports notwithstanding. Of course he will nol be given the slightest opportunity fol this purpose. Be eats heartily iild ha* not a bomftlfrlht about his Health . ! Several thousand letters have been 'received for him at the prlsou, as well as a large number of express packages containing flowers and fruit Nelthei the letters nor the flowers nor the fruit has ever reached him. San Francisco, Oct. llouse of deputlea of the Episcopal Church of America, sitting as a committee of thC whole, yesterday adopted the proposed canon prohibiting the remarriage of divorced persons for causes not arising previous to their former marriage. The canon was adopted as it came from the house of blBhops. The vote stood 182 for and 15$ against. The amendment of Or. Hutitihgtoti pt New Vork, making an exception In the case of the Innocent party of a divorce granted on tlie ground of uqfalthfulness, was rejected by a vote ot 168 trt 173. to IBS For Its Adoption. Miss Stone In a Letter Begs That Ransom Be Sent Admiral Will Testify Before Colombians 8urpHse a Garrison on Taboga Island. Inquiry Court. are the. greatest achievement |ji the optical world. They are comfortable, cleanly and elegant. They hold the glasses In position perfectly, without plnohing the nose or Irritating the skin, fitted and adjusted to any eyeglasses by JHra's Heavy Natural Wool HMrta and Drawer#, A New Trial is Granted. PILOT NUNEZ ON THE 8TAND. Women's Fleaoe Lined VeeU uf P»nt«, e*Vr» h««T7 weight. For 39 Cento fiMh rw-twy i Testifies In Regard to the Situation at GOVERNMENT CLOSED THEY OBTAIN VALUABLES. D ij-iiur  Washington, Oct. 15.*—Lieutenant Pullman was first on the stand In the Schley court this morning, but remained only long enough to 6&y that he had no oorrectlons to make In his testimony. He was followed by Pilot Nunez and Interpreter. Nunez said that, a* hi got near the Brooklyn on May 31, he saw her guns fired at the Colon. Evidently this was an error, as the Brooklyn did not engage in the reconnoissance. Rayner tried to get a correction from Nunez, but he was positive about the Brooklyn. He also said he thought the Spanish" ships couldn't enter Santiago because of the narrowness of the channel and thV difficulty of making the lutft. The Spaniards, moreover, had removed the channel buoys, and, In addition, had stretched a double line of torped'os across the water way-. Santiago Harbor. 28 THOUSAND POUNDS. For 23 Cent* Eh*. Men's Extra H«i»r Blue Daolm Owealia, _ - _ For IS Ctmtm m fmk. isl Children's Eiderdown On* teWi t: r.-.r. ' colors, nicely trimmed, Frmm 73 Ctmtm Up. - I Ladles' Bibbed or Plata Black AS' 'A : Wool Hose, IS Cent* a Mk Children's Flanneletta Sleeve OK* ments, ill slsee, ' For 25 Cmrtm m Mb Mon' Heavy Scarlet Marino Shlrto and Pants, Ctptain Cook, of the As- Reports of 8erioua Engagements Be- Courtesy No Ldnfctr Shown by Ban. tilts — Troops Have Been Withiaumes Responsibility for tha Loop twden Government Troop* and Rev- PILOT NUNEX TESTIFIES. Off the Order for It The result of the vote In the committee of the whole was reported to the house of deputies, which will vote on the question. The result, however, may not be the seine, for In that bouse the vote of thirty delegations is required to carry a measure; the dividing delegations virtually counting among the nays. No time was set for a final vote by the bouse, but It presumably will be olutionist#—Castro Will Crilth Up- drawn—State Department Working and Considered it Successful. risings in His Own Domain. H.G.SHUPP, Zealously. Superintendent Collins had a talk with the condemned man sonic days ago, and at that time tie said he knew that he had to die. He expressed no fear as to the electrocittloti, but nilld that he would riot care to go outside 01 ♦be prison, for he believed the people would kill him. Sofia, Oct. 18.—Further, Word h*« come from Miss Stone in the following 'letter, written from Macedonia to W. W. Peet, treasurer of tbe Turkish mission In Constantibople: Washington, Qct. 15.—Admiral Schley 'ias declared that he will go on the witness stand himself and tell bis story of Ihe chase after OUrrerd'a ships and their destruction. Panama, Colombia, via Galveston, Tex., Oct. It).—Landing unexpectedly early Sunday morning at Taboga Is land, a watering place twelve miles oil Panama, a parly of revolutionists surprised the garrison, captured arms and ammunition, kidnaped the alcalde and two other officials and carried away two small schooners, one bt them loaded with provisions and the ot her be longing to the alcalde. Scientific Optician, 31 W. Market St., WUkiibarrt. Says He Thought the Spanish Ships Could Not Enter Santiago "My Honored friend: Judge A lvofate Lemly formally adnounced late yesterday afternoon thai the government's c*se was closed. taken today. NO MATTER HOW YOU ARE BDILT 25 CMfi Cm*. Children's Rendjr-Mkda HumMta "I write to Inform you that on the 3d of September I was captured by a great number of armed nien-sodie forty—ns 1 traveled iTrorn Bansko to Dlumaala with about twelve teachers, students and others. The state prison department has pursued a uniform policy In regard to Czolgos7„ and an effort has been made to prevent the murderer from gaining any notoriety while nwalting death. Previous to this action in committee of the whole the house of deputies adopted the resolutions presented by Dr. McKlm of Washington, providing for a standing Join* commission of both houses to consider the relations of labor and capital. It Is to consist of three bishops, three presbyters and three laymen aud shall report Its proceedings to each general convention. Dresses. _ From 23 Ommta Up. Men's Heavy Knit Wool Hom« For We are now showing the lat«*6 1 novelties in Ladies' Shirt WiiHl and Dress Skirts for F»ll and Win' Harbor. Captain Cook of tlie Brooklyn, who testified just before tlie government closed Its testimony, gave a graphic description of the battle of Santiago. They also obtnlned a large quantity of prbvlsions from the Chinese store*; and raised about $300 In silver. D Many families frbm PanamS  ing on the island were much alauied and all returned to this city in the evening, fearful of another descent up on the island. And no matter what style of fit you want, we can fit you perfectly. The single breasted sack is very sty- DEPOSITORS AFTER MONEY. Albany. Oct. 15.—The Court of Appeals, at 2 p. m. today, handed down a decision reversing the judgment of conviction of murder in the first degree against Roland B. Molineaux and granting bim a new trial. "They took with me for my companion Mrs. Catherine Tsilka. The reason why they captured us is for a ransom. The price which they demand for us Is £25.000. Turkish, which sum must he paid in gold, and this entirely without the knowledge of the Turkish mul Bulgarian governments, within the term of eighteen days from today. "The condition of Mrs. tsilka decided the limit, as slip Is to give birth tb A child in three months. Mr. Manna Asked Captain Cook "what was the conduct and bearing of Commodore Schley under fire on such occhsions as you bad the opportunity of observing?" BALLOON TRIP A FAILURE. Fidelity Trn»t Company of Buffalo Pays Penalty of Gronndlfa* Rnmor. ter Wear. IT MYS TO BUY AT IK Adverse Winds Prevented French Aer. onauts from Crossing Mediterranean Buffalo, Oct. 15.—A run on the Fidel ity Trust company begnn yesterday. A line of anxious depositors reaching from the teller's window out into the street stood for hours waiting to with draw their motiey. Extrrt paying teliefp were installed, and their windows were kept open until 4 .o'clock in order tti pay as many chec ks as possible. Woman's Auxiliary Secretary Dead. Toulon, Oct. 15.—Count de la Vanix failed in his attempt to cross the Mediterranean in a balloon. The cruiser Duchayle, which was escorting the count, returned here at noon today, bringing the balloon and aeronauts. They were unable to make the trip because of adverse winds, which blew ♦ hem back towards Perzlgnan, France. The balloon landed safely ort the cruis-' er after being up four hours. "I always regarded him as an enthusiastically brave and patriotic officer; never in any other way," replied the San Francisco. Oct. 15.—Mrs. A. T. Twing of New York, honorary secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary, died at St. Luke's hospital last night of pneumonia. , Mrs. 'twing was in attendance at the triennial tHe Episcopal convention. The revolutionists left the Island at about 8 o'clock Sunday morning foi Chorrera, five miles away, where are situated the revolutionary headquar ters, under command of Colonel Henao lish just now and also the dressy double-breasted suit. PEOPLE'S 15 SOUTH MAIN ST. MIT T8 MIST'S. TRIAL OF CALEB POWERS. Everjj Man Who Entered the Court Captain tNiok tilbo testified thath#» gave the-order for the Brooklyn's lootf at the battle off Santiago and that he considered the movement eminently WltUCM; Georgetown, Ky„ Oct. 15.—Every man who entered the court room to attend the trial of Caleb Powers for complicity in the assassination of Sen •tor Goebel, was searched for deadly weapons this morning. The order was made by Judge Cantrill last evening, and every man who entered, including the judge and attorneys, had to sub mit to search. Nothing was found, as the announcement that a search would be made gave every one a chance to empty his pockets. Late yesterday. Judge Cantrill overruled the defendant's motion to disqualify the judge, and the trial commenced. Room Waa Searched. The government troops on Taboga island comprise oiily twelve men, and these men are in a sickly condition. THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF FALL SUIT- Qvans "We are pursueli by a Turkish army I beg lDr. Haskell himself to go to Constputlnople mid exert himself for the payment of the ransom at Sauiakov, where men will receive It oti presenting an order from nie. The rumor that started the ruu grew out of the statements made by persons at the exposition who reasoned thai because the Fidelity company was trustee of the exposition bonds Its financial condition must be the same as the exposition's. The Fidelity company has no connection with the exposition any more than acting as trustee for the bonds. Prominent bankers and business men say the rumor Is groundless and that only small depositors art1 Withdrawing their accounts: INGS ARE HERE. 1fX ,1' V successful. Kept the Met intact, Newark, N. J., Oct. 15.—Mrs. Louisa SchoefMer, wife of Dr. E. Schoeffler, a wealthy physician of Plum street, has been missing from home since Saturday because, her relatives believe, she has forgotten who she Is. Mrs. Schoefller is jgn unusually pretty woman and a favorite socially. When her memory deserts her, she can recall only her maiden of Stork. Mrs. Schocffler had consider*blc jewelry and money with her. .»vrnrk Piiyalclan'a Wife Missing. Official reports have been received of serious engagements near Penonome, In the province of Code, between govern ment troops and revolutionists. Never before have we carried such a line. Come in and look them over. The commodore Bad told him that the Hawk had broftght orders to the effect that the squadron should proceed to Santiago If he (the commodore) was satisfied that the Spaniards were not at Cienfuegos, btft Commodore Schley had said: "I an) not satisfied that they are not here. I still believe they are here." SSroihers' ZPrfo*** GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS. "The men who captured us at tirst showed courtesy and consideration toward us, hot now, since Turkish soldiers and bashibazonks have Idegun to pursue uk and the ransom la delayed, our couditiou Is altogether changed. Caatro Saya "Difficultlea Mar Arlae.* SOME ODD AND VERY PRETTY OVERCOATS HAVE ARRIVED. Best Patent Flour, per bbl . $4.5° Feed, per 100 . . 1.35 Bran and Br. Midd., Commissions Named Today to Erect La Guayra, Venezuela, Oct. 15.— General Castro, president of Venezuela, has issued the following statement: Harrl8burg, Oct. 15—Governor Stone today appointed the Gettysburg Memorial Commission and the Andersonville Commission, whose work will bo the erection of a suitable memorial to Union soldiers. Soldiers' Memorials. "Therefore I lDeg you to hasteu sending the ransom demanded and that as energetically as possible ybti will represent to tli»» Turkish government that It stop the pursuit of us by soldiers and haslilhiijeouks; otherwise we shall be killed by the people in whose hands we are. 1 pray you to communicate without delay the contents of this letter to the representative of the United States nt the porte and request his most seri ous ro-operatlon. "I earnestly desire peace between Venezuela and Colombia, but I consider that by reason of the Venezuelan memorandum and our requests for an explanation of the invasion of Tachlrrt in July by Colombian troops Venezuela has taken the first stei). "If Colombia would officially notify Venezuela that she had accepted the United States as a mediator, Venezuela could and would gladly consider the advisability of addressing the United States as the representative%of Colombia, with the idea of reaching a peaceful settlement. BUSS, The City Tailor, Beveriil large deposits were made during the day by busiuess houses whose confidence in the stability ot the bank Is unshaken, and large sums of money were sent to the Fidelity company's offices by local banks. "If satisfied that the Spaniards were at Clenfuegos, why did you leave there?" asked Mr. llanna. MAIN ST., OPPOSITE WATER ST. I.** *C9 Oats, per btt 45® Potatoes, bu 75« Butter, Finest Dairy, lb ; 24a Lard, pure, lb iso Gheeae, Fall Cream, lb . ia« Goffee, lbjjg —« Tobacco.S&J 4dt " Tobacco, £&UD49* Tobacco, 128: lb 40® "Because of McCalla's report from the Insurgents 011 shore." Havana, Oct. 15.—The Indictments In the postofflce fraud cases have been sent by the fiscal to the audlencla, but have not yet been made public. It is known, however, that the fiscal  asked that Neely, Hathbone and Reeves, the indicted officials, be sentenced to Imprisonment for terms ranging from twenty-four to twenty-six years. Advlaea lConir Imprisonment. Armstrong's per 100 , AN INQUIRY FROM EDWARD. Choat* Said to be Bearing an. Import, ant Message to*Roosevelt. RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS. "That, then, made it clear that the Spaniards were uot there?" "Entirely." * When in need of London, Oct. 15.—The minister of on© of the minor European powers vouches for the following story as to Ambassador Choate's real object in going to America. The ambassador, ac cording to the Minister, takes a message of inquiry from the British government, which is too delicate to. be trusted to the cable, regarding Pre«i dent Roosevelt's attitude to England in case of European complications. At Choate's visit to King Edward, just previous to his departure, the matter was fully discussed. Met Today and Nominated Garvin for At the close of business President Forman stated that the withdrawals exceeded the deposits by only $."D0,000. -♦PRICES. Providence. R. I. Oct. 15.—The Democratic State convention met this afternoon. & F. C. Garvin, of Cumberland, was nominated for Governor. Governor. On the 20th the weather moderated, but there ttds ''a long and nasty sea," Hapfty family llennlon. Best Flour , . $4-5° fiorn and Gr. Gorn, i co 1.35 Shop and Meal, - • 135 Midds and Bran - 1.15 "Pray for us. We are at peace with God. "With hearty salutations, your friend. "Ellen M. Stone." Chicago, Oct. 15.—Separated for forty years, ignorant of each other's whereabout* amj- not ovep knowing it brothers or slaters werp sti|l ilive, slii members of the family of Joseph Croinack. once a resident of Cleveland, have Just met in Austin. The reunion was unique in that the brothers and sisters were hardly able to recognize each other. The meeting was brought about by a comparative stranger who once boarded at the Ryder House in Austin. He traveled In the east sev eral years ago and heard the family name of his friends. This was In Pennsylvania, and it took three  of correspondence to locate the widely separated relatives. Boston. Oct, 15.—J*mes Herman Eustls, a well known business man of Chelsea, died on Saturday. Dr. Leeds, a leading physician, was not called until almost the last moment. In the death certificate lie gives typhoid fever as the cause of the death and names Christian Science as the "contributing cause." Bl#mc« Chrl%Mfn Sclenfe. "WIjIIq Qwfilting Colombia's answer we most decidedly cannot, directly or indirectly, approach Colombia again In a conciliatory 1011 uner. In the meantime we shall continue to guard our frontier against tnvaatamr--)Bf Colombia does not answer, ilittieultles will doubtless arise. With two lines of armed men face to face 011 the frontier this Is to be expected. THE WEATHER. Long Hay, 100 - Sut Hay, 100 - Large bottle Pickles 1 lb Goffee Arbuckle Goffee Lion Coffee Bon Ton M. & J. 2 caus Armour's No - .85 .85 - .10 .10 .11 . 11 .25 Washington, Oct. 15.—Forecast until 8 p. m., Wednesday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight and Wednesday. Constant inople/Oct. 13.--Fearlng that the military preparations thattmd been made to surround the hiding place of Miss Stone's captors at midday on Hat nrdny would lead to her murder. Mr. Spencer Eddy, first secretary of the American legation, visited Tewflk Pasha, minister of foreign affairs, and requested that the troops be withdrawn. The orders to the military wert consequently canceled. Similar pressure was brought to bear on Bulgaria, whose troops thereupon were also stop ped. Ml.. Stony, life i-Ted. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. DI8A8TER TO TEXAS. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co, stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. .Burned In a Mine. "Venezuela can get along very well without Colombia. We have no business or commerce to speak of with her. There is no need of a continuance of diplomatic relations. These have been suspended during the last live years between Venezuela and France, yet today botli countries seem to be progressing without them. Shortage in Cotton Crops Means a Loss of $50,000,000. New York. Oct. 15, 1901. Open. Clos. . 13 % 13 H . 86*4 86Di .118*4 117 Vi • 78% 78 . 97*4 97 . 597g 59 . 45 V2 45 43% 43*4 . 93*/i 92% .120 120 . 96 95*/fc .106 Va 106 93 93% 60*4 59 S9 88% Tunnelton, W. Va.. Oct. 15.—By an explosion in a mine here thirteen miners were terribly burned, five probably fatally. The accident was caused by a miner loading a hole with too much powder, causing the dust from tlie. electric machines to ignite and explode. 3 Pork and Beans - Houston, Tex., Oct. 15.—Reports from all sections of the State show that the disaster to the Texas cotton crop every bit as great as has been represented. In many • sections the picking has been completed and the "crop 1b shown to be anywhere from 40 to 60 per cent, less than that of last year. It is estimated that the totaMoss as a result of the shortage is fully $50,000,000. .25 Evans Bros. Colorado Southern Southern R. R. Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref. .. Brooklyn Traction Ches. and Ohio .. U. S. Steel  IT. S. Steel, pref. . Man. 131  Mo. Pacific  People's Gas .... Col. Iron and Fuel So. Pacific  REAR ADMIRAL SCHLEY Armstrong & Co., with the ships rolling a good deal. They had been compelled to slow up in order to accommodate .the Eagle, the commodore desiring lo keep the fleet intact, as It was in column formation. The diplomats here entirely agree with Mr. Eddy that the proposed action of the troops would have Inevitably resulted ill Miss Stone's murder. Antwerp. Oct. 15.—King Leopold, Id an audience granted to the liurgoiuas ter. has announced his Intention of vis iting New York. His majesty declared that ho was greatly interested in tht commerce of the great American port and hoped to get some Ideas there that would lie of service in the improvement of shipping arrangements In the Bel glan ports. The king's plans for hi* American tour include visits to Phila delphia, Washington. Annapolis and Palm Beach and St. Augustine, Fla. Gay Kinu Leopold (omlBR, SOUTH MAIN STREE T 46 SOUTH MAIN STREET. London. Oct. 15.—The Cape Town correspondent of The Times says there has been a renewed influx lately of poor people who hope to reach Johannesburg. Those stranded in Cape Town include many Russian Jews. StrandvC at Cape Town, "As for the present incipient revolution in Venezuela. I shall crush it so severely that there will never be another in this country. Every spasmodic uprlsiug has thus far been rapidly and effectively suppressed. Already I have Imprisoned many Nationalists, and I shall continue to imprison them. Within two mouths the movement against me will be crushed." JUST 4 YOU Gcucrnl interest was manifested throughout the courtroom w'hen Mr. Hannu begau his inquiries about the battle of July 3. He asked: "Were you on deck when the fleet came out of Santiago harbor.on July 37" For Early Fall (•frnmn Merchant Kidnaped, ,, THE NEW GERMAN TARIFF. London. Oct. 15.—"It is announced from Bucharest." says a dispatch tc The Drtlly Mail from Vienna, "that llerr Rosenthal, the representative ol a CDcrman linn, has been kidnaped by Bulgarian brigands at Rllistrla. Thf Roumanian government has sent a pro test to Sofia, and the Bulgarian govern ment lias ordered troops to pursue -thf brigands." Mrs. Housekeeper. Dispatch Said to Have Been Received The reply was in the negative. Captain Cook said he hail been at that time in tin1 cabin. There is 110 suit so appropriate for early Fall wear aa the Double breasted Sack, and at no previous time in history have conditions been DON favorable to its just popularity than at present. Never before have the patterns in woolen* been so appropriate, nor the cut so artistic as have bee* designed for this season. We an prepared to fill all the requirements in FINE! TAILORING. in Berlin From This Nation. Copper BRIEF NEWS NOTL9. We want you to call at our store and leave an order with us because we are confident we can please you in quality and price. Berlin, Oct. 15.—It is reported that the government has received a dis patch from America on the subject of the new German tariff. The dispatch, according to the report, plainly points out that a new tariff is unlikely to promote friendly commercial relations between the two countries, especially regarding cereals. Car and Foundry O. & W  25% 33*4 115% 41 % 26.% 33% 146% 40% The next question was, "How did you first learn that the fleet was coming out V" strike Freuch miners voted for a general Veneuela will probably be able to maintain her present armed footing on the frontier for six or eiglTf months before the finances of the country will require the issuance of paper money or an appeal to forced loans. Pennsylvania .... Heading  Reading, pref. .... Tenn. C. & I  Leather  Rubber  Union Pacific .... Union Pacific, pref Wabash, pref  Western Union Norfolk  Handlers near Albuquerque. N. M.. are killing wild horses on neighboring ranges. r Winsted, Conn., Oct. 15.—The trial ot John H. Hayes, who killed his sweet* heart. Miss Wlnfred Cooke, a teacher in the (Jillicit Home For Children, Feb. 11 last, began in the criminal side of the superior court at Litchfield before .fudge William T. Elmer today. The crime was prompted by Jealousy. Miss Cooke refused to marry Hayes, where upon lie tired a bullet through her head and then sent three crashing into his own head. On Trial For Kllllnn; Sweetheart, Directed tlie llelniNman, If you are too busy, just drop us a card or telephone us and we will have our salesman call at your home immediately. Driver Wntrhfd, The reply to tills brought Captain Cook's story of the engagement as fol- Dr. Donald R. Hinckley of North ampton. Mass., accidentally shot and killed himself. * J . 91 Loudon. Oct. 15. - The 1 tally Expres* lias received the following from Yicn lows General Herrera In Salvador. Panama, Colombia, via Galveston Tex., Oct. 15.—It is announced in dis patches from Salvador that General Benjamin Herrera, with several othei Colombian revolutionists, bus arrived there aud is at present sojourning in the capital. The indigo fairs will soon begin, but the crop Is scarce. ua: "TodarofT. the driver who accom pan led Miss Stone when she was kid naped. has arrived at Sofia. He sayc her raptors are Turks. The Bulgarian police, who are not, satis tied with hi* statements, are keeping him under stir "I heard the executive officer call out, 'Clear ship for action!* and as 1 had given directions to have the ship reaily for inspection I knew at once something was happening. 1 went on deek Immediately." Orders were received at Ahlershot. England, to held every available man ready for active service. We've "been raised In the grocery business," as it were, and know just how to please you. MI88 8TONES FATE No One Ha« Appeared to Claim the •7 i 72 55% Mrs. Graeme Harrison had Jewels valued at $15,000 stolen from her on a New Haven train to New York city. Sofia, Oct. 15—The fate of Miss Ellen Stone, the American missionary abducted and held for ransom by brig ands in the Balkan mountains, still hangs in the balance. At Samakoff, the place designated by the brigands for depositing the ransom, no has yet appeared to claim the money or tell the fate of the kidnapped woman. Ransom, "When you came on deck, where w$re the Spanish vessels? What were they doing?" FOR GROCERIES AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH THEM, call it Albany. \. Y.. Oct. 15.—State Super int"iidi nt of Banks Frederick 1D. Kll- Imi li of Ma lone has refused to accept she presidency of the reorganized Sev•nth National bank of New York city, lie says it will be Impossible for him C» accept the presidency, as It would necessitate his resignation as superintend* uf of banks, a position he has held for live years. It Is sahl that Mr. Ivilburn. whose term of office expired lbout seven months ago. has been Momised a reappointment by Governor Mcll. The salary is $7.»mmi. Ktllmrn fl'lll \"o| RenlRn, velllancr Philip A. Stewart of Colorado Springs, with whom President Roosevelt hunted in Colorado last summer, is a guest at the. White House for several days. Stale Department Active. Washington. Oi-t, 15.—All that can bf valued from the state department otti rials respecting the case of Miss StOD€ is that she is alive and that efforts art rout Inning for her release. The officials while declining to indicate-the nature of tlie measures they are pursuing tr this end, still have hope of ultiinaft Monnment Dedication Postponed. "When I first arrived on the forecastle, there were two in sight. The third one was Just outside the entrance, aud the fourth appeared Immediately afterward. Washington. Oct. 15.—The navy de part incut has received a report from the United States steamship Helena regarding the devastation by flood of the Yangtse valley above Nanking. China. The water reached the highest point in fifty years. The flood wiped out old villages and swept away lightly constructed farmhouses. The extensive crops of rice, corn and beans have been too long covered by the water to survive, scarcely any live stock remains, and famine stares tlie people In the face. The loss of life was very great, thousands being drowned in the region Just below Kiuklaug aud also on the north side of the river. ThonNandn Drowned In China. T. W. KYTE'S GILROY, ui Springfield, III.. Oct. 15.—When Pros Ident Lincoln's remains were removed April l'J. 1001, from the temporary tomb where they were rested while the monument was being rebuilt, it was decided by the Lincoln monument com mission to have ♦he monument rededirated Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1001. Secretary of State Hose, when asked about the proposed ceremonies, stated that they had been Indefinite!/ postponed. EXETER ST., OPP. WYOMING AVE. Count von Waldersee Is still unable to travel, aud the celebration that was to have occurred in Ills honor Oct. 17 at the Kalserhof has again been jiostponed.&The Tnllor. "I went In the conning tower and directed the helmsman. I told him what I wanted to do was to keep straight for the fleet. They wavered a little. Sometimes they turned one way and then another. We shifted helm once or twice, but very little indeed, and Anally, when we were getting up fairly close—say and 2,000 jards—it seemed to clear that they wanted to pass lDetweq| the Texas and the Brooklyn. The Texas was well on our starboard hand, and she was headed to the northward and westward. OSTEOPATHY "PITTSTON. HAVANA PC8TOFFICE FRAUDS. An Auditor Declared to be Equally Karpeneslon, Greece, Is to be lighted by electricity. Karpeneslon is the vil lage Marcos Bozzaris was defending In 1H'23 when he fell in a midnight sortie of Greeks against the Turks. Perhaps You are not aware of the mony-saver» we are offering you in the line of paints, oil*, etc. Take a careful glance at these prices.' Wetherills Bro. White Lead...$6.5* Grove Bro. Oils JOC Guilty With Neely and Rathbone. Want *30.000 More Havana, Oct. 15.—A special fiscal hcvias presentment of the case of Neely and Rathbone, accused of the misappropriation of postofllce funds, finds that William II. Reeves, the auditor who passed on their accounts, is equally guilty with the prisoners. The shortages in the accounts of the ac cuscd men amount to $185,000. New York. Oct. 15;—The American !Doard. through C. C. Crecgan. district secretary, aud 11. A. Stimson. recording secretary, has issued an appeal tc the public for $50,000, which, with flit amount in hand, will provide the ran som of $11jUH»0 demanded by the brig ands who have Miss Stone in thelt bands. Treats and Cures Chronic \itvnl Governor to He In vent l|*il ted. Washington. Oct. 15. Rear Admiral •Ova lis. lias l«*ft here for San Francisco o accompany Hear Admiral Casey, -ommnuding J lie Pacific station, on the •lagship Wisconsin to Tntnila. Samoa. \dmlral Casey Is charged with the Investigation of certain allegations made hy missionaries in Samoa against the moral character of Captain Tilley, na val governor of Tntnila. In case it should he found necessary to order a naval court for the trial of Captain Tilley Admiral Kvans will he appolutcd president of the court. linly Rnconrnulnu Trnric. London. Oct. 15. "in order to eneouraue the development of trade," says tin* ltome correspondent «»f The Pally Mail, "the Italian government lias decided to create a number of free ports. The first will be Ccnoa. Venice, Naples and Catania, which will be placed outside (he customs boundary." John O'Donnell, Nationalist, attempt ed to address his constituents In Kll« inalue, county of Mayo, Ireland, the scene of recent evictions. He was dragged off the. platform five times by.the police and finally, after a fierce struggle, was taken to the barracks. Disease. Send for literature, Consultation and Examination Free, by Appoint- Period of MonrnlnK Continued, ment. "AH ships were carrying out the Instructions of the commander in chief, and that was to head In for the entrance. We were well to the westward and headed to the northeast. The gold medal for science conferred by Emperor William on Professor Virchow is possessed by 110 other member of tlic medical and law faculties of the University of Berlin aud by only three members of the philosophical faculty, including Mommsen, the • historian. v Washington, Oct. 15.—Flags ou tlic White House and other departments are still at half mast, although thirty days have elapsed since the late presi dent died. President Roosevelt, however. has decided that the thirty day* did not begin until the day of the fu neral at t'anton. which was Sept. 10, and the flags on all public buildings, military posts, consular and diplomatic buildings will be kept at half mast mi til Oct. 10.  DR. VIRGIL A. HOOK, MAUDE GONNE MISSING. St. Tani, Minn.. Oct. 15. Announcement of the sale of tlie St. Paul Globe, owned hy .lames J. Hill, to .1. S. M. Niell, publisher of the Helena (Moii.) Independent, was made last night, and it is said Senator W. A. Clark is the purchaser. Democratic politicians say Senator Clark was induced to buy the paper to give the Democrats a party organ. A Paper For Senntor C'lnrk. She Has Evaded the British Detectives PlritKr of t.oynlly tw the President, PRES'T ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATH*. Who Were Watching Her. London. Oct. 15.—The Central News says that Maude Connie, sometimes called the "Irish Joan of Arc." has evaded the British detectives who were watching her. and is uow en route to Cape Colony. The authorities at South African points have been warned to watch for her. Portland, Mc.. Oct. 15. At yesterday's session of the national council of Congregational churches a message of condolence to Mrs. McKlnley and a pledge of loyalty to President Roosevelt were adopted by a rising vote. "When I saw that, I ported helm perhaps half way over. She was swinging to 8tarlDoard very rapidly.  ish fleet was coming straight for this Interval." Rooms 29-31 Miner's Bank building. Dryer Turpentine 5S« .|s.«S Putty «4C Dry Ochei and red, per lb C0 (ierstendorfer Bro. gold enamel »oc Wall Paper as low as ■JO i t... i- —: t n.i-- A dispatch from Rome describes the strike of the bakers as a grave affair. The people of Florence and Milan are in need, of bread. The government is Applying the master bakers with men from the public service, but their output Is not at all adequate to the de- Omaha. Neb.. Oct. 15. Edward A. Cndahy has withdrawn the reward of C'ndHliy Rfuard Withdrawn, Captain Cook said he saw no torpedo boats and was not afraid of being rammed when the Brooklyn made her loop. Minneapolis, Minn.. Oct. 15.—The an nual convention of the Christian For eign Missionary society opened yester day in the Exposition auditorium. President McLean presiding. The treasurer's report showed receipts dur lug the last year amounting to $171, K{H, a decrease when compared with the collections of a year ago. President McLean said Mark Twain was respon sible for the falling off. flhnrlMKf Laid lo Mark Twain, Thorough instruction. Low tuition *"*toe. Graduates securo best positions. Huuiu are now drawing nalarioa of $1,200, $l,60«» and 9U*** Many in flvo and »ix months qnaljfy *Pe selves to fill positions which pay »S0 and %«0 ner month at the start. The attention of AMBITIOUS youtijr people is solicited. Positions furnished. Hend for circulars. BUCK k. WMITMORE PA Window shades, ready-mixed Paint, brushes, glass, etc. Pictures and framing. .*2."».CHK) which he offered ten months apo for the arrest of the abtluctorsMDf • lis son. The reward' Is withdrawn unconditionally, and the notice will be printed In tl'ie newspapers. At the suggestion of Mr. Cndahy and at the request of Chief of Police Donahue the city council will take up the matter touight at Its regular meeting and it is expected will withdraw its offer of $2",(MM) for the arrest of the kidnapers llolc In Scr»e Out llln Term. Honolulu. Oct. S. via San Francisco. Oct. 15. Governor Dole declares that reports that he will soon resign are without foundation, lie declares that he has not resigned, that he lias no intention of resigning and that lie fully expects to serve out his term. He also said that at no time after the battle began were any of the American vessels between the Brooklyn and the Spanish ships. For over SO years* Dr. RICHTER'S World-'Renowned BRITISH PURSUING BOTHA tnaud. T. S. & W. S. BarrHL Plumer'a Celumn Has Joined in the * Probable Murder. 109 North Main St. Pretoria. Oct. 15.—General Plumer's column has arrived at Volkrust, near the border of the Orange River col onv. to help in the pursuit of.. General Botha. Botha was last reported in Pongola forest, near Luneburg. in the Chase. Mont Mont Oo to Jnll, Bristol, Conn., Oct. 15.—The police are Investigating y\hat appears to be a murder that is behind the finding of the body of (icorge Becker, seventy years old. in a brook near a sawmill at Pequabuck. Ills jaw was brokeu and his heart crushe'd. He had been missing since Oct. H. "Anchor" Pain Expeller New York. Oct. 15.—Johann Most, the anarchist, an. 'i d for having published an article in his paper. Die Frelhelt. eutltled "Murder Against Murder." was sentenced to one year's Imprisonment by Justice Ilinsdale in the court of spcHal session*. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FLORAL DESIGNS an* CUT FLOWERS Cape Town, Oct. 15.—The South Afri can News, one of the Afrikander papers here, has suspended publication, alleging that it Is impossible to continue under the present restrictions. Afrikander Paper SumiiendM, I desire to announce to my patrons and the public in general that I have JSfnred Ebe EXCLUSIVE AGENCY for tbe 1 sale of Stephen Y. 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