Pittston Gazette

              m pfMxm ap ■ . -j \ Do you want all the new* of your jc home town? Than oubocrlbo for the 3C Gazette. The only newepaper pub- jj£ llahed In the city. k m Di ad. In th« Qantto. la na effective medium ef reech- Ing the 30,000 nien,. women and children in thl* community. -* P1TTST0N, PA., WEDNESDAY EVEN1NO, OCTOBER »3. 1901. "MTOAS"I ONLY DAILY 1H FIFTY SECOND YEAR I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1680. 1 DAILY ESTABLISHED byTHEO. HART 1882. SET FIRE TO WOMAN'S SKIRT UNEASINESS IN LUZON. YAU'8 CELEBRATION. TURKS KILL FUGITIVES. The Fox Lasso Eye-Glass Guards Always The ROOSEVELT IN IT ALL Wlfa af a Suburban Hotel Mm II- BtlVht- Thonaand UradMtea Md Sta* Compare our goods with body s. We are glad to makl tacked by Footpad*. dent* Hag Bleeatenalal Boagi. IS HONORED THE TIME. Philadelphia, Oct. 23.—Mrs. Hillman, Wife of 8. B. Hlllmnn, proprietor of the Beecliwood inn, a fashionable hotel in Jenklntowu/ a suburb of this city, says she was the victim of a strange attack Monday night at the hands of an unidentified man. New Haven, Conn., Oct. 23.—In a great amphitheater bedecked In blue and illumined by long strings of orange Wed lanterns and Greek fire flaming and smoking skyward from poles erected about the campus the sons of Yale wltneaned last night an allegorical performance by the Dramatic association of tlie university and listened to the songs of the student chorus, drilled eapecially for this feature of the bicentennial songs, \ parisons. Note the price* week 100 pilra 10-4 White, Qrey ul tm ■ Blankets, with fancy border*, Mi 49 Cmatm a MK The Texas a Decided Factor in the Fighting. Rebels Endeavoring to Concentrate at One Point. Mme. Tsllka's Brother is Among Five Men Shot. are the greatest achievement In the optical world. They are comfortable, cleanly and elegant. Thoy hold the glasses In position perfectly, without pinching the noee 6r Irritating the skin. Pitted and adjusted to any eyeglasses by Men's Hear/ Natural Wool 8htM9 and Drawer*, For 39 Canta tmak, Worsen'! Fleece Lined Teals sM Pants, extra heavy weight. For 25 Cmti Cuk, Man's Extra Heavy Bios Denim Ova* alls. ReceivesaYale Degree. PRESIDENT LOUBET RECEIVE8. While going from her house in Summit avenue toward the Jenklntown railroad station, about an eighth of a mile, Mrs. Hillman says she was waylaid by a man, who fastened a large piece of adhesive plaster over her mouth to gag her and threw her to the ground. Her purse was wrenched from her hand, and then kerosene was poured over her. An American Among a Distinguished CONSUL DEMANDS INQUIRY Company Entertained Today. BEFORE SCHLEY COURT. 1,200 TROOPS AT BATANGAS Paris, Oct. 23.—President Loubet today received the members of the general conference of weights and measures, at which ten countries are represented. America's representative at the conference is Prof. Morley, of Adelbert college, Cleveland. The amphitheater was built In the center of the old campus, faC;ftig South Middle dormitory, In front of which the temporary stage for the amateur performers was built On this open air stage the members of the University Dramatic association, under the leadership of Frank Lea Short, presented a performance symbolic of successive events In the history of Yale. Evans Had Seemed to Get Mixed Up Reports of Active Insurrection in Mia* 8tone, a Sofia Correepondent For 43 Cento a Mr. Children's Eiderdown Coals, In el I colors, nicely trimmed, MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION. About Battle of July 3 and Was Cor- Samar Are Confirmed by Cable. Saya, Waa Captured at Instigation rected by His Chief—Wells Recall The assailant struck a match and set lier skirt afire. As the garment began to blaze be ran olf with tlie purse, containing $17, leaving the woman, as he thought, to die a fearful death. Chaffee Has Called a Part of Naval of Sultan—More Missionaries May H.G.SHUPP, From 75 Cmrtm Up. Ladies* Ribbed or Plain BUck AS Wool Ho o, ed in Relation to Risking 8hips. Force in to His Aid. be Sent to Try to Locate Brlganda. THE POPE 18 BETTER. Washington, Oct. ' 23.—George Edward Graham, an Associated Press correspondent, was called before the Schley court yesterday and asked concerning a conversation reported to have taken place between Commodore Schley and Captain Evans of the Iowa after the battle of July 3. Manila, Oct. 23.—General uneasiness prevails iu central I.usou. The garrisons report that several bands of rebels, numbering twenty-live to fifty, are endeavoring to concentrate. at one point. This, it Is believed, Is the result of General Malvar's efforts at recrult•ug.London, Oct. 29.—"It Is reported from Sofia." says the Vienna correspondent of The Dally Mall, "that United States Consul General Dickinson has received intelligence from shepherds that Miss Stone was seen at Jokobuda, on Turkish territory, about two hours' Journey from the Bulgarian frontier." Scientific Optician, 15 C—t* m Mi Children's Flannelette BlMptag tihtis meats, all sizes. For 25 Cmmtm a Mt. Men* Heavy Soarlet Merino 8MrtB and Pants, 28 CflNlt Mk  C,blldr#n'« Heady Made fkaalsM) DrNM% Distress in Germany— Fatal Railway Accident — Miss Stone May be Released —Porto Rlcan Business Men Arrive In Boston. A Visitor is Surprised at His Healthy That part of tlie skirt which the ruffian lmd set on fire was not saturated with Oil and that was good fortune for Mrs. Illlliuan. She Quickly tore off her skirt before the flumes had reached tlie part of the garment where the kerosene had saturated it. - "The Founding of the Collegiate School In 1701" was lta first scene, picturing the house of the Rev. Mr. Russet of Bradford, where ten clergymen gathered, each bringing the treasured volumes which he had promised for the establishment of the new college. Rome, Oct. 23.—Prince Rupert, of Bavaria, had a half hour interview with the Pope today. After the interview, the prince expressed surprise at the healthy appearance and intellectual vigor of His Holiness after his recent illlness. Appearance. II W.ltarfctt St., Wllkssbarre. NO MATTER HOW YOU ARE BUILT "Were you," asked Mr. Rayner, "preseut at any conversation between Captain Evans and Commodore Schley?" Mrs. Hillmau was weak after her struggle with the highwayman and with difficulty returned to the grounds of her home. sank down In front of the porch, »nd her moans were heard by her sister, Alias Curry, and a friend, Mr. Peacock, who was In the house. Notices which were recently posted on the doors of the churches in Batangas province urge that an organization be completed by Juunary. There Is a periodical scare ovep this in Manila, which Is fomented by the sensational papers. TJie editors «f these Journals demand tliut additional troops be sent to Rntangus ut once, as there are now -only 1,200 men there under Colonel McKibhen, in addition to the metropolitan police. The native police, which can hardly be counted on, are not taken into account. Following this was a scefce representing the removal of tbe school library from Saybrook to New Hhven after the struggle in which Governor Sal«matalD, a sheriff and cltlsens of New Haven flayed prominent parts. This was followed by an inspection by General Washington of tbe Yale company •f volunteers, and next cam* an effective tableau of the execution of Nat baa Hale, the martyr spy. The Morning Lender publishes the following communication, dated Oct 10, from Sofia: Prmm 23 CamtmV*. Man's Hwrj Knit WMflM, '#r " We are now shoatm tk* MNt novelties in Ladies' Shift WalMt.' and Dress Skirts for Ml aod Wta ter Wear. .. .. j : .4. IT MIS n wv u m people's ssm BRITISH 8URPRISE BOERS. "Yes, sir; In the commodore's cabin on the Brooklyn on July 5. "Five fugitives from Baniska, Macedonia—among them a brother of Mme. Tsllka, Miss Stone's companion—were shot dead by Turkish frontlet guards near Grossbelovo yesterday while endeavoring to cross Into Bulgarian territory.fi Ami »o matter what style of fit fc£i[(|7you want, wt SpT | can fit y°u Per' n'jl I J/TI D\ j fectly. The sin- I 111'' K'e breas ted -il ill J* VJ ul "s vefy s,y V liih just now and also the dressy double-breasted "Captain Evans came Into the cabiu. 1 sat tit a round table in the center. Commodore Schley got up and shook hands with Captain Evans, ami the latter said, 'Schley, did you see Philip turn around and run out of the tightV' One Was Killed and Twelve Were Taken Prisoners. New Haven, Conn., Oct. 23.—On the arrival of President Roosevelt at the station this morning there was a big crowd of people gathered to greet him. The police, however, made careful arrangements to prevent anybody from getting within unpleasant distance. \s the President stepped from his special car, he was greeted by Mayor Studley and President Hadley, of Yale, who immediately escorted him to a car riagel As a guard of honor, the second company of the Governor's Foot Guards, the 9econd company of the Governor's Horse Guards and the entire Second regiment were drawn up In front of the station. Headed by a band, the procession started for the college campus. The streets were lined throughout the march by great throngs of cheering citizens. As a special guard ♦Ijree mounted policemen rode near the President's carriage to see that no one approached it. At the Phelps gateway o»n tlie campus, the President was greeted the members of the corporation. The «arty then proceeded directly across the campus to Dwiglit Hall, where Preslu*®®t Roosevelt donned the academic ro.*168' preparatory to taking part in the commemorative function at the H.,vPer,on- Crowds pressed for a glimpse of the President as he slowly, in the  elon of academic notables, wended his way, arm in arm, with the president of Yale, to the Hyperion, where, at noon, Yale bestowed upon him the highest honor 4n her gift, the degree of LL. D. Otfoejc men of note were there and dignitaries from alt .over the world. Sixtytwo honorary degrees were conferred in all by the university, which today starts on its third century of existence. Included in those receiving honorary degrees was Charles Custis Harrison, Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, who received the degree of LL. D. Cradock, Cape Colony, Oct. 23.— Colonel Luken today surprised a force of Boers at Steinkrantz. One Boer was killed and twelve taken prisoners. Miss Curry hastened to see what was the matter and was horrified at seeiug her sister lying dazed and gagged In front of the house. Mr. Peacock and Miss Curry carried Mrs. Hlllman Into the house. Miss Curry, with warm water, soaked the plaster and removed the gag. Mrs. Ililliuan then related the story of the crime. "Consul General Dickinson, believing that they were members of the American mission church, has demanded an official inquiry. "The commodore said: 'No. Neither did you. He did not run out of the light.' Captain Evans said: 'Oh, yes, he did. 1 saw him.' Captain Evans naid he was in the next ship and saw him. Other scenes depicted the quaint osr emonles of Initiation Into the old freshman societies, the rites Incident to the "burial of Euclid," glimpses of life about the historic Yale fence by day and night, the Interior of a student's room, typical of .things familiar to every graduate, and the finale, showing the students In chapel. THE WEATHER. The transport Sumner has sailed for the island of Samar with a battalion of the Twelfth and Twenty-second Infantry."Great brutality exists in the districts between Banlska and the frontier. Turkish officials have arrested more than a hundred residents of Bulgarian nationality and subjected them to torture In order to wring from them information as to Miss Stone's where abouts. Several died under torture. The Bulgarian authorities, likewise worried over the affair, are continually arrest Ing fugitives from Macedonia, and thlsj causes bad blood." / 15 SlffiTH MAW ST. HIT Washington, Oct. 23.—Forecast until 8 p. m., Thursday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight and Thursday. THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF FALL SUIT- £vans "The commodore said: 'It was not the Texas at all. The Texas was In the tight all the time. The ship you saw turn around wan the Brooklyn.'" News of the crime spread rapidly. Searching paroles started out in every direction and continued their work ull night and throughout yesterday without finding any trace of the ruffian. All Mrs. Illlliiiau could tell theili was that he had gone in the dlrectlou of the Chelton hills. She caught only a glimpse of the man in her struggles and eould furnish no adequate description of hi in. Detectives found large footprints around the scene of the assault. The stolen pocket book was picked up not far away. All the money was gone, but a railroad ticket to Philadelphia was left in it. Governor Taft Is confined at the palace with an attack of bowel trouble. He has been ordered by his physicians to remain absolutely quiet for a week. INGS ARE HERE. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Never before have we carried such a line. Come in and look them over. •SHro/Aerg*, New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. Mr. Graham testified that he had been on the Brooklyn from March 29 to Aug. 20, 1898. He said he had heard The Philippine commission has prepared llbed laws which are necessarily most strlngeut. The newspapers propose to fight these laws through their lawyers. The chief objection Is to the unusual powers which are conferred on the judges owiug to the nonexistence of jury trials. Between each of the scenes there jyere familiar college songs by the stu iTeut chorus, in which all the thousands of graduates ranged about the amphitheater*heartily Joined. SOME OOO UNO VERY PRETTY OVERCOATS HAVE ARRIVED. Best Patent Flour, per bbl . . . $4.30 New York, Oct. 23, 1901. Open. Clos, .... 13% 13% .... 86% 87 ....120 120% .... 78% 78% .... 96% 97% .... 61% 61% .... 45% 4sy, .... 43% 43% .... 92% 91% ....121% 12074 96% 96% ....107% 106% .... 92% 93% .... 60% 60% .... 89% 89 .... 25% 25% .... 33% 33% ....147 147% .... 40% 41 i .... 76% 76% .... 60 60% ....12% 12% ....100% 102% „...100« 102% 88% 90 86% 36% 91 Vs. 91% 51 £1 55% 61% Colorado Southern Southern R. R. ... Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref. ... Brooklyn Traction Ches. and Ohio .. IJ. S. Steel  II. S. Steel, pref. . Manhattan El. ... Mo. Pacific  People's Gas  Col. I. & F  So. Pacific  Copper  Car and Foundry . o. & w.  Penn.?ylvanla • ■ Reading* ■  Reading. ''Ier- • • ■ Tenn. C. & I. .v • • • Leather  Union Pacific  Union Pacific  Union Pacific, pref. Wabash, pref  Western Union ... M., K. & T  Norfolk  Mall Privileges Withdraws. According to the Sofia correspondent of theJfeues Welner Journal of Vienna Miss Stone was captured "not by brigands, but by a detachment of Turkisfc cavalry at the Instigation of the sul tan." Maie. Tallica Reported Dead. Feed, per 100 . . '»«jj Bran and Br. Midd., " per too - - ijii Washington, Oct. 23. -The postofflcs department has Issued notice to all postmasters announcing a second list of serial publications barred from the second class mail privileges because they do not come wH3kte the requirements of the amended regulations. Both back numlDers and foture Issues of such publications hereafter must pay the third class rate of 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction, and the postmasters have been instructed to cancel the certification of second class entry In these cases. BUSS, The CHy Tailor, Washington, Oct. 23.—Reports of an active insurrection In Samar, requiring the most strlngeut measures to suppress, are confirmed In a cable dispatch to the navy department from Hear Admiral Hodgers at -Gavtte, commanding the southern squadron in the Philippines. The dispatch says: Reports Coalraed, MAIM ST., OPPOSITE WATER ST. Constantinople has a story from Sofia that Mme. Tsilka, companion of Miss Stone, died recently in captivity. The bandits reported to her parents a few days ago that she had given birth to a child. Oats, per bit Potatoes, bu T. W. KYTE, GROCER. * Whan iu need of School Children Ureet the l*realdeat. Fariuiugton, Conn., Oct. 23.—President Roosevelt's day In Farmlngton lias provided a suitable addition to the historiccanuals of this pretty and ordluarlly quiet old towu. The Intention of the president's sister, Mrs. Cowles, to make the occasion a private affair was much overcome by the anxiety of the public to see the president and to grasp his hand. The day was tilled with enjoyable rides, walks and receptions. It closed at a dinner given In the home of Commander and Mrs. Cowles. An Interesting Incideut of the morning drive was the greeting by loO school children attired in white waving flags at the president as he rode by. Butter. Finest / -'■* Dairy, lb D40 Lard, pure, lb i*» Cheese, Full Cream, lb , 0*9* "Active Insurrection in Samar. New York leaves for Catlmlogau with 300 marines, to returu to Basey and Balanglga to co-operate with the army. Nearly all naval force concentrated on Samar patrol. Services Arethusa and Zafiro, two colliers, needed and being utilised."Should no news be received within forty-eight hours from the missionaries who are seeking the captors of Miss Ellen M. Stone and her companion, Mme. K. S. Tsilka, more missionaries will be sent to assist in locating the brigand band. It is understood that the missionaries have been waiting at places near where the brigands are sup po&cd to be, expecting to receive a com munlcatlon from them. It is proposed now that a search party shall be organized to penetrate to the brigands' retreat.PuttingThingsAway Lisbon. O., Oct. 23.—While unloading a car of steel at the Lisbon tin ipfll John Bleugli, aged twenty-eight, and John Moana, aged forty-five, were killed, anil Nicholas Dan. John Munton, Stephen Keutza and John Moldervau were seriously Injured. The car, which stood on au embankment, turned over suddenly and burled the unfortunates beneath the load of steel bars. Barled Under Steel Bars. When yon put away the Groceries you receive from our store we want yon to notice "FIGHTING HOB" EVANS, a conversation helweep Commodore Schley and Captain Slgskee on May 2tt. THE PROMPTNESS OF DELIVERY. THE CLEANNESS OF THE OOOOS. THE FULL, HONEST MEASIWE. THE QUALITY OF WHAT VOU SET. Coffee, i&JS&lb Tobacco,IS" ; Ttyls report General Chaf fee has determined upon an active campaign against the Samar rebels and has called to his assistance the naval force In the southern waters of the Philippines, it being his purpose to put a strong cordon around the island of Samar to prevent the insurgents' escape to the surrounding islands. It is also shown that while the naval vessels will patrol the Island waters the army force Is to be strengthened by 360 marines, and war department officers believe that General Chaffee will soon order additional troops to the Islands for the purpose of severely punishing the treacherous natives. "Can yon Rive us wliat that conversation wag?" he wax asked. Tobacco, JSglS Tobacco, fcSS; lb "After Captain Sigshee had reached the gangway of the quarterdeck he stopped, "ti ml Commodore Schley said to him, 'Have we got them, Hlgsbee?' Captain Sigabee said: 'No. They are not here. 1 have been here for a week, ;?Utl they are not here.'" These are abundant reasons why you t-honld send your order to our ffcore. (•reateat Oraaalat Dead. Ruiumaite Snlea Menace Health. Cape Town, Oct. 23.—Commandant Marais, one of the several Boer leaders who have been operating In Cape Colony, was located on Opt. J3 In a farmhouse twenty-five miles from Suther* land. He had only ten rebels with him. A detachment of the district mounted troops surrounded the farmhouse during the night. At daylight the rebels discovered their presence and opened tire from the homestead. In the ensuing fight one rebel was killed, and elgljt were captured. Maraif and one comrade had departed before the British arrived. Boer Leader Kacaped, Call qavcL Pittsburg, Oct. 28.—Frederic Archer, organist of Carnegie Music hall and perhaps the greatest organist in the world, died at his home in this city ot cancer of the stomach. Mr. Archer was musical examiner of Glasgow university in 1879 and later organist at the Plymouth church, Brooklyn, and the Church of the Incarnation, New~ York. He was editor of The Key Note and from 1895 to 1898 conductor of the Pittsburg orchestra. He was sixtythree years old. Newark. N. J.. Oct. 28.—It is announced by the health authorities that hereafter no rummage sales will be allowed in this city. It is asserted that they are a menace to health, as the articles sold are likely to contain germs of contagion. Several sales which have been going on in the Interest of local religious organizations have been stopped. Evans Brat. The celebration continued this afternoon with a musical service in the Hyperion. President Roosevelt and President Hadley together met dis tlnguished guests of Yale at the Yale Art school. BULLER DROPPED. Hla Hecrnt »|u?eeh tl»e C*u«e—Fraaeb to Succeed Htm. ghlpa Not In the Harbor. "Is that the whole of the conversation as you recollect?" London. Oct. i»:t.—»lr ltedvers Buller baa been relieved of I lie command of the KlrHt army corps In cousequence of the speech he lnnde Oct. 10 after the luncbcon given In his lionor by the Kluti's lloyal lilies dealing with bis famous dispatch to tiencral \\ bite at I.a-riysmltb. He lins been placed on bal' pay. ami (ieneral ri'euch has been at pointed to succeed bin*. COR. WVO. AVE. AND EXETER ST. Order by either ph no or hy uiesbeuger. 46 SOUTH MAIN STREET, "No, sir. We wont aft, farther bnck of tin' quarterdeck, ami lie continued the conversation, Commodore Scliley Raid, 'Are you *urp they are not in there?' lie feairi: 'I have been very close to the liurbor entrance two or three times. Captain Cotton haa been in and cut a cable, and they are not HARD TIMES IN GERMANY. LavliRH'H Family Captured. OSTEOPATHY " PITTSTON. For Early FaH An Official Inquiry Into the Condition Mail reports received at the war department from Manila tell of the cap ture in the island of Samar by Captain Jackson C»f ilic First Infantry of the wife, mother and child of General Luc ban. the notorious insurgent leader. Lucbau's private correspondence was also captimd, mid Lucban was wound ed in the raid, but made his escape. Indiana Jailed, of Idle Workmen. Washington, Oct. 23.—Special Agent Jeuklns of the ludiau bureau, who has been investigating the disturbance at the lower Brule agency several weeks ago. when Indians forcibly rescued one ot' their number from the jail, reports that he "has placed the ringleaders lo the affair in jail and that further.trouble is unlikely. There is no suit to appropriate for early Fall »wr M the Double breasted Sack, and at no previous time in history have condition* been more favorable to its just popularity i i h in at present. Never before j Berlin, Oct. 23.—It is officially announced that the Kaiser has ordered Count Von Buelow, imperial chancellor, to make Inquiries in all Prussian provinces regarding the number and situation of laborers out of employment. The Kaiser has also ordered the chancellor to advise him as to what measures could be taken for the alleviation of the suffering of workmen, especially with the aid of municipal governments. The order is the result of growing distress due to hard times. Senator Payif Hurled In Arlington. Washington, Oct. 23.—The remains ot the late Senator Cushinau K. Davis ot Minnesota arrived here yesterday and were luterred at the Arlington Nation al cemetery in a lot specially assigned for the purpose by the acting secretary of war. Mrs. Davis accompanied the remains from St. Paul. Senator Davis was a first lieutenant in the volunteer army during the civil war, and it was that fact tl»Djt gave him the right ot burial in a uatlouul cemetery. lu tl»' uttkiul announcement the war office says tliut the coiuuianilcr lu c)|lef. there;*" "ltegnrdlug the conversation between Commodore Schley and Captain Illgginsou on the Massachusetts 011 May :tl was some discussion about what the 5*iti)j)ish fleet had brought with them. A r»-p.orj was current that They had brought arms and ammuni tion for the defense of Havana, and there also was a discussion as to whether they had time to mount them 01 whether from any ships in the harbor prior to the arrival of the iieet they had taken any large guns and mount t d them. A New Cap Challenger^ Treats and Cures Chronic "after full consideration of all the c|reumstauees and the explanations fur iilslied," recommended that Ueneral Buller be relieved, which has been done. The appoiutment of General French Is to take effect -when his sen- Ices are no longer required in South Africa."London, Oct. 23.—A new arrant the honor of bringing the America'* cup to this side of the Atlantic ha* arisen. It is said authoritatively that Colonel Harry McCalmont, member ot parliament for Newmarket, a yachts man, is negotiating with several othei English yachtsmen with a view of con structlng a new challenger to race foi the cup in 1902. h$s take? this step, as Sir Thomas Llpton has de cided to wait until 1903 before again trying for the cup. Cofonel McCalmont recently Inherited $20,000,000. Disease. Send for literatuie. Consultation and Examination Free, by Appointment.The correspondence showed much dls content among the natives of Catbalo gan. The men involved in this spirit ol unrest had beeu supposed loyal to the United States and were treated with friendship by the Aiuericau officers, some of tlicm'beiug selected for official positions. As the result of the discover ies made, however, 130 arrests were made and the conspirators taken to Ilollo. It Is said that several Europeans engaged in business in Saiuar were also involved with the insurgents. Fine Southern florae Show. Atlanta, Ua., Oct. 23.—The second annual horse show opened here last night. The exhibition is held in the Coliseum at Piedmont park, and the bulldiug, which has a seating capacity of 4,(MM), was tilled. The entries for the four days of the show number more than 400. DR.VIRGILA. HOOK, have the patteriit in lVndiug Ueneral French's return General Hlldyard will command at Aidershot.been fo appropriate, nor the cut so artistic as have been da* MAIL TRAIN WRECKED. Stratvboard Manufacturer* Combine. PRIS T ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHY. Rooms 29 31 Miner's Bank building. General Puller's supercesslon was not unexpected, but the manner of it has caused a sensfttlnn. It is understood that the government endeavored tc break the fall by giving ti)m tU* option of resigning, but that Buller decline#! to Indianapolis, lud., Oct. 23.—Straw board manufacturers of Iowa, Illinois and Indiana have taken steps toward the formation of a natioual combina tion. There are three classes of box board manufacturers, the strawlioard men, the wood pulp men and the chip or news men. It is proposed to form a combination of all these industries with head otttjx*? In XeDy York aud a StOCk Of S^.OIMUKMt, signed for this season. We prepared to fill all the Two Men Were Killed and Several Injured in Idaho. "The two officers smoked their ci gars and chatted over it Commodore Schley said his Idea was to go in about r.OGO or 7,500 yards and tire, simply to draw their tire. So far as I remember, Captain acquiesced In that.*' Gold Discovery at Buela, Colo. Pueblo, Colo., Oct. 23.—A special to The Star-Journal says there Is excite uieiit over a gold discovery at Buela, thilly miles west of this city. Five hundred claims have been located In the past twenty-four hours. A ledge of free milling gold returns nearly $2,00U ments in FINE TAILORING. Boise. Idaho, Oct. 23.—An Oregon Short Line westbound mall train was .wrecked late yesterday four miles east of McCammon. The engine jump ed the track and went down an embankment twenty feet high, taking the inail, baggage and buffet cars Dyjth It. The engineer and firman were both killed. The express messenger and two mall clerks were Injured, No passengers were hurt. Confederate Poatmaater General III Palestine, Tex., Oct. 23.—Judge Joht H. Reagan, only survivor of the Con federate cabinet, is dangerously ill a1 his home here. Judge Reagan is eighty three years of age. Ho served in the United States seuate after tiie war  with Senator Edmunds drew the iuter state commerce law. He was the post master general of the Confederacy. People's Phoi e 50991 B'ne Prlutiu* buj Old Phone j Drafting a Spooialty. Benjamin A. Crowther, Omaha, Neb., Oct. 23.—A new limited is to be run from New York to San Francisco by the New York Central, Lake Shore, Northwestern and Harrl man lines Dvest of Oil!4ha, beginning Nov. 3. The new service *vi|l be tWO nights from New York aud Boston to Denver, three nights to Salt Lake City and four nights to San Francisco. A Faat Overland. GILROV, give way ARCHITECT &r The Talar. Panic lu a LouUvllle Theater. Louisville, Ky„ Oct, a3. — Huuilreds of people attempted to rush out of the Teiuiilj' theater because the cry of tire was ralsea when a little flauie was seen about the mac-blue. Iu tile scramble scores of pe*l;J.w were kuodw'i! duwu uml thlrfeeu Injured, 1 three scrtcniuj)-, Of the latter oue uiay ilie. A uuwber or ot!),-?r pel-sous were bruised 01- cut. but .their lujuili'S were slight. T|ih place was crowded ut the time, but It »«» pmptled iu a few uiomeuts. There was no dawKt-r froiu tire. It Is sahl the cause of the Home- was the blowing out of u fuse on the poly scope Lieutenant Well* was recalled and questioned concerning the department orders on the risking of the American .ships to bo ui bard men t from shore I tat terles, the orders under consideration being those of April U. April -0 and two of May •"». BOARD OF TRADE BUIlDINC. Reg. Patent Attorney. Plana prepared. a ton. St. Loala Votea For Xen Charter. Borden lnereaaea Wagea Again. FLORAL DESIGNS mMl CUT FLOWERS St. Louis, Oct. 23.—A special election was held here yesterday for the pur pose of voting on amendments to the city charter, which was made thirty years ago. the city haviug entirely outgrowu Its provisions. In round numbers the vote cast was oN.000 out of a total registration of 117.000. The result was 48.000 iu favor of the amendments and 10,000 against. Fall River, Mass., Oct. 23.—Notices have been posted in the Iron Works Cotton mills increasing wages 5 pei cent, to take effect Nov. 4. This is the second Increase of 5 per cent in these mills, which are owned by M. C. D. Borden of New York, within a mouth. Sealed Up In a Submarine Boat. MONEY. Arranged appro* flat tJM oeoaaMb Pr ioeu always tab Lowtst. 'Phone orders promptly sttidii to» ; ] CholM Rosas Always la Stttk. - MISS STONE MAY BE RELEASED. The rtl'Ht of the orders of this character stated that "the department does not wish the Vessels of your squadron to lie exposed to the tire of the battel les at Havana. Santiago or other strongly for titled portn in Cuba." and i the others were regarded as modifications of Superior Khaki Cloth. London, Oct. 23.—Six men who had been sealed up In a submarine boat at Barrow-lu-Furuess for twelve hours were released last evening. They suf fered no ill effects from their confinement, the vitiated air being absorbed by the apparatus for that purpose  fresh air having been g\ip(d|pd from the connnessdis. Rumor Has it That the Bulgarian Gov icrnment Has Frightened Brigands. Washington, Oct. 23.—The army Is oow lu possession of a khaki cloth for uniforms which is proof against sun, washing and perspiration, so far as color goes. The white tents have gone for all time, and khukl dyed teatage Is the rule lu file anuy uow. No more }ef|U wil) he purchased. I have money in mortgages for apy amount Mortgages may stand for f\ term of years and only the luterpPt ba 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 building association money. I kindle onlj private funds and trust funds. Orders left with the ItaM Bnlgfc Water hl, will recelye prompt attaauSfe J.B.CARPEHTEB,"**" um ummm. Soto. Oct. 23.—A rumor Is current taere th»t the brigands who hold Miss Stone ax" disponed to release her witbout ransom. This willingness to release her is the result of a threat on the part of the Bulgarian govern ment to dissolve the Macedonian com mittee unless such action is takv-n. This action of the government is due to Conauf General Pjckeflson's pro Jests. Aaka For Spiritual Conaolatlon. Auburn, N. Y., Oct. 23.—Ozolgosz, the assassin of President McKlnley. has asked fof spiritual yesterday afternoon received u visit froin the Kev. T. Siadlnskl, a Polish priest. Urn Griffin «w»i| X Studio miiiSU Iu the last of these, datpff May 0, the 'department said: "The department Is perfectly willing that yon should expose your ships to I he heftVlfst guus of laml batteries If, lu your opinion, there are Spaulsh vessels of sufficient military Importance protected by these guns to make nu attack advisable, your chief aim iu* present being tin? (Instruction of the enemyt» principal vessels."i.nii Day o1 (lie i'iiii-.ih^tIcru Mpton Leave*. Buffalo. N. Y„ Oct. 23.—The board of directors of the Piju American exposition has decided that Saturday, Nov. 2, shall be the time of the tlual closing of the exposition: At midnight that day the lights of the electric tower and other lights used in the grand illuminu Hua V'lH he finally turned off aud the exposition closed. on a lirldae, Ivausas City, Oct. 23.—Judge Hook ot the United States district court has decided that the stockholders of the Lombard Investment company, which failed in 1893, with the liabilities above $3,000,000, are not liable to the treditors of the company. The de cisiou sets at rest a liability of nearlj $2,000,000. Not Liable to Creditors, New York, Oct. 23.—Sir Thomas Lip ton sall.'d lor home yesterday at noon on tin' While. St$r line steamship Celticlie lias not given up tight to "lift the epp" ajid promised his riiewli! that lie was comlllg back to make auothei Attempt to ink* 1}DLC CUP to England He shook hands Willi everybody and expressed himself as satlsiicd with tlit treatment he had received. He was th» center of attraction on the pier, anil nearly every one of the Celtic s uianD passengers crowded around to get a look m JjI.iii Every one wanted a chance to shake t hand. Newburg, N. V., Oct. 23—Thoma» O'Bourku of Kingston N. V.. and (Jeorge Johuston o| Harlem, belonging to a bridge repairing gang ou the West Shore railroad, were killed on an Iron bridge over Quaasaick creek south of Newburg. They were struck by a passenger train. D. E. BAXTER. 2d Floor Bennet Bldg.. Wilkesbarre. Wllkembaira, n, ;|j PEOPLE'S 'PHONE W. INHMMK 1 BRIEF NEWS NOTE8. The French chamber has rejected a motion to tix a minimum wage for PORTO RICANS HERE. miners. Arrived In «oeMt) Teday on a Tour of Miss Eastwick of Philadelphia has pleaded guilty lu London of forging a railroad certificate. oh, vteXtftQ to InepAcf/pn. Boston, Oct. 23—'Tlw delegation of Pono Hlcan business men Wsjting this ■country to see Its Industrials, aiijyed In Boston this morning. After breakfast at the T.cXM'Slne, the visitors called Con Mayor Hart were taken on a »j-i.p down the harbor. Later, they Inspected the Lynn shoe factotlc,'. After having read these diflVient dispatches the wUn*ss W9* asked by Cap taiu Luenily: Philadelphia, Oct. 23. -A lire of un known origin late last night destroyed the drying ajul hair Uoplirtim.pt of Con gressmau Robert H. leather factory at Brldesburg, a suburb of this city. The loss is estimated at ovei $100,000, fully covered bv insurance. Leather Factory Uurned. Emprcu AagMta'a Birthday. Earfhqnoke at St. Thomas. Berlin, Oct. 23.—Yesterday was the birthday of Fanm'ess Augusta Victoria, and Hags were displayed oji all pubjiv aud mauy private buildings. A congratulatory address, beautifully bound and bearing 18.000 signatures, was presented by the citizens of Berlin. The St. Petersburg correspondent of j|{ii Lqntlop p$ijy Ttdegfapl) sgya that liij.' relatiuus between iiussiit and Ja iDan are quite amicable aud that the ru Mors of a likelihood of war are un nuudi'd* '  St. Thomas, Dt|n|sh West Indies, Oct. t3.—The sharpest earthquake shock In many years was felt here yesterday, but no damage was done. AUC Cy-S1 Mil Investigate our claim of showing honestly made clothing. Yoa can . take comfort in our clothing, because it is made to suitall kinds of "Clin you separate your knowledge with regard to the conversatiou with Commodore Schley so as to distinguish between either of tike other two orders 01 both of these orders and as to or not anything was said With reetti'4 receipt of information in relation to th»'a* l*ore. which.y.QU have befoitu tfou,.u.l..J4ie, terview of May 18 in Key West?" W* & New York, Oct. 23.—Mrs. Isaac Bond of Newark. N. J , was killed last nlghl at Plaiufleld, N. J., by a train. With her husbaud she haC4 attending the wedtllug it a relative and after tht reeei)rtpu,', many of the guests ** eut to a depot to take a return train Mr. and Mrs. Bond made a mistake Id crossing the track and were ruu doy;- lDy a fast freight. XJi's. Bond's heao was Ifcxsred &uC] ifr. Bond was  iiurt. From Vkeddlnir to Death. New York, Oct. 23.—.Toliu H. Dye real j'jisfate agent at 73 West EieventL street. ««Do j;.«t bis koniideutlal clerk Frederick Bueiv- n*-i jjbucouded Witt froui $3,000 to *15,000. Haul 4Uf#W«ai,.,1 a week ago after a long distance tel ephone conversation with Mr. Dye, whi was then at the Delaware Water Gap Mr. Dye In that conversation uskeu Ban' for the telephone number of a cli cut wuo tmDj v-ritteu to Dye intimating that ilia affairs we»e fiugled. and Baei tift3 not been seen since Confidential Clerk Ab«c«»«*. New York, Oct. 23. - The steamei Bremen of the North German Lloyo cotyyiinv, one of the vessels almost destruyetl'ftj' ("ji*'I in June, 1000, arrived lu port l*»l B'fity carrying almost 1,200 passengers froa Bremen and Southampton. She hat been completely length ened twenty-live feet, The Bremen In Port. A yxs.OWMHM) Paper Company Sprlugtleld. Mass., Oct. 23.—The Wliitt Mountain Paper eompuuy, a $25,000, 000 corporation. Is being formed by western Massachusetts puith'u a-uii will Oe incorporated (iud?f .jersey jaws. \VUIUm|C. piunkett of Adams )s to be Its president, and Portsmouth, N. H„ will Ue thtt home of the com pauy. men SULLER'S DISMISSAL Victoria, B. C., Oct. 23.—The total Mitch of the Asiatic sea sealing fleet will aggregate 7,008 skins Of the Bering seq'fleet 'slxfeeil schooners are still at sea. and unless they bring down more than did those already in port the titch ttill be n sit'"1 ' i|" Cateh ot Scaling Fleet. t Qua |5.00 Suite* Condemned (Suite Generally by the London, Oct. -Thc evening lDa pers generally condeuu: .the dismissal «f General Buller from the command at AlrterBbiJpt. They say he has tlftP" made the scajDs$*Dat for the war office blunders. London ty.ening Papers. "No, sir. I cannot distinguish be twcrn any or I'lS-'i;) I have given my general remembrance, wtolvli iu that the order was not to risk ships." In Men's Overcoats, we are ihoV- ' ing good values m the real long Overcoats at $7 oo. Poeutello, Ida.. Oct. 23.—'The Oregoi Short Line westbound fast mull No. 1 wu* wrecked four miles east of Mc fatnmtfu ute gyenluy, anc engineer KdW#rd i'iirfcll and FltemUl. Paul u"'d«U were killed. ftw euflpt climbed the rail of I H,U,d lu went down the embankment two... (eel, Ikblffff »}.»C• mall, baggage und but fet cars' with it. None oI the «taaa«i)g$rt was Injured. Gnftinecr mid Fireman Killed. Lewis Ockerman, Goshen, Ind: "De- Witt's Little Early Risers neyer bend me double like other pills, but 3c tilCir work thoroughly and make me feel like a hoy.'' Certain, thorough, gentle. For gale by Parrer. Peck * Roberts, Plttston and West Pittston. What'* Your F»e» W the State Dispone vX Ills Kiiate. Sometimes a fortune, tut never, if D'nU have sallow complexion, a jaundiced look, moth patches and blotchus ou the skin—all algna qT JJfw Trouble. But Pr- King's New • Live Pilla give clear skin, rosy cheeks, rich complexion. Only 25 cents at W. C. Price's and J. H. Houck's, 4 N. Main St. and West End, Plttston, Pa., and Q. D. gtroh, West Plttston. ft, Minneapolis, Oct. 23.—No wll! W4S left by the late ot.. foiiney of Miuuesota. He was couteut to let the laws of Miuuesota determine the flual disposition of his property and said so In as many words. Hit estate It estimated to be worth $5,000, • 000. Stops the "fc"ough and Worka Off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents. 15* Ojajaeufailitt* BIG HOTEL BURNING. To Curt a Cold In Ona Day, Take l.amtjve Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if It fails to cure. E. W. drove'* signature Im each box. 25c. The French Wok Hotel In Indiana 4 Indianapolis. Ind., Opt. 23.—A tele- Vhone message from Lick Springs says that the French lick bo tel is burning and that it cannot be *aved. Doomed ta pestruction Facial Massage ClatkUr ixkcL ioJur, I Co*. *TWCuiv Mui "tfiUuun, St., fitUUk* Brlght's fceBt Rouf, $4.50; Pickling QftoB*! Crft&bewi®8' Sweet Potatoes. AtOweV and scalp and hair treated. Miss G. J. Fanning, 4H Exeter St. People's phone Lunches at all hourt. City Cat*. Valley Novelty Stoves Md Raagea «t AXb'B, N. &Ulo St. - ii*