Pittston Gazette

              i 1 I ' _ J±..X 0tt I & 4^ ' *,s* PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1901. TWO RENTS A OOPY; C IV gB!%t*FC C0c MONTH. ( »»* rHbCa. 52d vour. TO SUBMIT TO EDWARD. MORE SCHLEY TROUBLE. DETERMINED TO FIGHT. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Srand 'Display GOV. CRANE DECLINES. FERRYBOAT WRECKED. Admirals Drown and Belknap Said New York, Dec. 23, 1901. Col. Southern 14% 14% |}riD Killed—Hnrvlvor* llnve Terrible to Be Involved, So. R. R. 93% OF Ludington, Mich.. ID«_•(-. 23.—\Vljlle entering Ludington harbor nt midnight during :i heavy southerly gale the Pere Mjunut'Ue cur ferry No. 10 HtrueU a bflr, disabling her machinery and breaking the main feed steam pllDc. Ureal volumes ol' steaiu Instantly escaped. Mike Tuft, a eonl passer, whose home is In Chicago, was scalded to death, and two other coal passers, wliose names are unknown, were also terribly scalded. They now lie in the marine hospital here, hovering between life and death. Many others who were in the liold of the car ferry received bad burns from the steam and suffered great hardship during the nine hours which followed the accident.Experience. Washington, Dec. 23.—Has President Roosevelt succeeded In "snuffing out" tile Schley controversy? This Is tlic que8.tion.tbnt Is being asked 011 all sides In Washington. else is talked of In army, navy and elr cles than the sensational rebuke !« (leueral .Miles, the demand for Mr. Maclay's resignation, the rejection of Admiral Dewey's opinion that Schley was In command at the bnttle of San tlago. aud the approval of the liudlngs of the coiiLt against Admiral Schley. Sugar 78% 115% 109',i HOLIDAY *HiOODS Made Public a Statement Argentina Will Refer Boun- Report of Boer Decision to Surrender Discredited. Atchison Atchl3on, pref. ... Brooklyn Traction Ches. and Ohio ... U. S. Steel  100% 65 46% 43 100 ft 64ft 46% 42% Today. dary Dispute. 92% MORE COLONIALS WANTED. U. S. Steel, pref, Man. El. 134% 133% 92% WILL NOT SUCCEED GAGE, NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDED Mo. Faclflc People's Gas 104% 100"4 Col. Iron and Fuel 90% 89% DOLLS! DOLLS! TOYS! TOYS! Gives as His Reasons, Sickness in Chamberlain Has Telegraphed to Syd- U. S. Copper So. Pacific 60% 66% 6Ci ik 60V, Family and Inability to Arrange Proposed Action Will Not Alter the Reports are current that Secretary Long has called upon Roar Admirals George Brown aud George E. Belknap, both retired, for explanations of al leged interviews In which tbey snnt the praises of Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Schley. ney for 1,000 Australian Volunteers. Car and Foundry w. & W. 30% 34% 34 'A His Business Affairs on Such Short State of Peace Now Existing—Otji- Kitchener Reports More Alleged Pennsylvania 147% 147% Notice. cial Communication to Minister in Atrocities by Burghers. Reading, pref. Reading 50% 80% 50% Boston, Mass., Dee. 23.—The first authoritative announcement with respect to the change in the office of the Secretary of the1 Treasury was made this afternoon by Governor Crane, j! Massachusetts. Rumors have been afloat for several days to the effect that a change was contemplated in this office, but nobody in official capacity would say anything about the matter. It has been stated that the resignation of Mr. Gage was ready for the President as soon as ho had found a man to take his place. It was further etated that Governor Crane had been tendered the portfolio, but the Governor has all along refused to make any statement, and the fact that he would not do so was regarded as prnol that he would accept the office. At noon today however, he made public a statement which, while showing that a change In the office is contemplate.!, disappoints those friends of the Governor who hoped to see him in tl.e cabinet. Governor Crane has declined Jhe office. He says: "I have felt obliged to decline the appointment ol Secretary of the Treasury, tendered me by the President, on account of illness in my family and inability to arrange jny business affairs on such short notice."Washington, Senor Merou. '..eather Tenn. C. & I. 63% 11% 62% 11% One Whole Floor Washington. Dec. 23—Information has been received here by Senor Garcia Merou, the minister from the Ar gentlne Uepublie, that his government had decided to suspend negotiations with Chile in regard to the disputes existing between them and to refer the whole matter to the arbitration of the king of England for settlement. This news was received in a dispatch from Dr. Alcorta, the minister of foreign affairs of the Argentine Itepubllc, as follows: London. Dec. 23.—Telegrams received here from South Africa still refer to the probable decision of the Boers to- Burrendt-r, but n dispatch to The Daily News from Yolksrnst today declares that the Boers are determined to continue the war and that their recent conferences have been with tiie object of planning a immer campaign.Erio 40 ii 40% The shock when the boat struck the hni* completely disordered the machinery. Left without power, the car ferry drifted against the North pier, where she pounded heavily, staving several huge holes In her forward quarter. Thereupon Captain Thompson ordered the sea cocks opened, and the boat ws scuttled In sixteen feet of It Is asserted by friends of General Miles that if he violated regulations then the two officers of the navy arc equally guilty aud should be punished. Union Pacific Union Pacific, pref. 102% 88% 101% devoted to Holiday Goods We couldn't begin to tell you half of the goods we have gathered here in this Big Store for Santa Claus, so come and see for yourself and bring the chi'dren wuh you Do not fail to visit our Great Toy Department in the Western Union Wabash, pref. 42% 91% 42% M„ K. & T, 52% 52% The president is determined, It is stated, that discipline shall be preserved in the army and navy. Morfolk 56% 56% M»riD 13xiDl«/»ion Victim* Uciul What Schley Mar Do. l'ittslinr/.'. Dor. 23.—Three more of the workmen who wore victimn of (lie explosion !t( the Singer Xlinlck plant of the Crurilrlo tftcel Company of America have died. These deaths mnke the total four. water Baltimore, Dec. 23— Isidor Rayncr, counsel for Admiral Schley, stated last night that he would have a conference with the admiral and his friends next Friday In Washington as to future pro ceedlugs. Mr. Rayner will advise the admiral to take the matter to the courts, hut in what manner he will not state until alter the conference. Ac cording to Mr. Rayner, the light has not yet ended, and his determined mannet indicates thut some interesting new developments In the now celebrated case may soon be expected. A dispatch to The Dally Mail from Sydney announces that Joseph Chamberlain. the colonial secretary, has telegraphed to the Right Hon. E. Barton, the prime minister of the commonwealth of Australia, to the effect that the British government would be glad of l-.flOO men for service In South Africa. This will be the first federal contingent to go to South Africa, Premier Barton having previously declined lo offer men unless the government asked for them. BASEMENT. When day broke, the life saving crew by means of their cannon threw a line to the wrecked craft and began rescuing the crew with their breeches buoy apparatus. The entire crew of thirty-three men and the body of Taft were taken off the wreck in tills manner. One by one the men were hauled over the churning Ice on the suspended t able. The operation occupied four hours and was witnessed with breathless Interest by an immense crowd of people. "I couunnuU'iite to your excellency the fact Hint all efforts made by tliis Kovernmeiit to reach an arrangement in the diplomatic relations presented before the Chilean 'government since the beginning of the present .war having proved useless und after having exhausted all the formula of an honorable solution to both governments, we have resolved to suspend all nego tiatlons with Chile and to refer the matter to his Britannic majesty's government without altering the state of peace which exists with the republic of Chile." IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE Four Humeri to Death hub's Store Dubois. !•«.. Pi'.;. UII.-Tour members of n fiiuilly named Ashb.mgli, living neat' Siiiiiini'i'vllli'. Jefferson county, ljave htHii burned to death. one other probably fiitall.v rinil four others serioti injured. IS SOUTH MAIN STREET, Always Cheapest. Next to Dim"'* The war oJBee has issued another long dispatch received from Lord Kitchener detailing the murders of natives bythe Boers. One case Is given of a wagon driver who was captured from a British convoy in the end of 1!KHJ and burned alive. 11 is believed that the boat will prove a total loss. Boat and cargo are valued at $2U0.(Mhi and are fully insured. Stillwater V.I Pu»t«(Il«e lloblied. Baratopi, X. Y.. lDeC-. it.-Tlie Stillwater iiostolllee has been entered by burglars, and the contents of the safe were carried off. Three Cjieueral» Held I'p. Washington, Dec. 23—The senate military committee has held up the nominations of General George B. Davis as judge advocate general, General William Crozler as chief of ordnance aud General George L. Gillespie as chief of engineers of the army, and members of the senate committee hare called ou Secretary Root for explanation of these appointments. These oflit-ers are all stuff officers. Mr. Root lias nominated General Gillespie for an unlimited period uud each of the other two for only four years. The senate committee will not act unless Mr. Root can explain the apparent discrimination.LAMPS TRANSPORT M'CLELLAN ARRIVES, III* Fire Iii I t Ion* X. V Brought Home Several Hundred Discharged Soldiers From Philippines. New York, Dec. 23.—The United States transport McClellan arrived at this port this morning from Manila. She carried 38 passengers and 242 soldiers, returning from service in the Philippines. Of these, 235 were men belonging to the First Battalion ol Engineers. The others were discharged soldiers of various regiments. The transport also brought home the bodies of two soldiers—Captain rlerhert Draper, of the United States Marine Corps, who died in Hong Kong on Nov 17, and William B. Tabb, aged who died of dysentery and abcess o the liver. Tabb was a civilian clerk to the United States naval engineer at Guam, Philippines, and died on board the vessel while returning home on furlough. Beyond this death, no case of sickness or accident occurred throughout the voyage from Manila. L'tlca, X. Y.. Dec. yl.—'The Itcynolds block, a four story building at the corner of John and Catherine streets, was destroyed by a tire which started in the stoic of Dodge & Snyder, dealers In paints and wall pajn-r. The loss is .$287,000: insurance, $208,000, divided as follows: Building loss, $80,000, insurance ¥2,'.,000; II. 1(. Cooper & Co., wholesale and retail clothing, loss $240,000. Insurance $1-10,000; Dodge & Snyder, loss $25,000, insurance $1.1,000: Balcli Bios. & West, printers, loss $30,000, insurance $20,000; Selierer & rtudloiig. wholesale liquors, loss $12.- 000. insurance $8,000. Buenos A.vres. Dec. 23.—The International situation with Chile remains tin changed. The Argentine government has resolved firmly to fnnlntain its rights until such time as Chile makes a full explanation of her attitude in the matter. It Is calculated here that 80,- 000 men will answer the first call for soldiers. These men are ready lo undertake any duty. There is. furthermore, a reserve of 30,000 young men to the foregoing 80,000, Throughout the entire republic men are practicing at rifle shooting. The energetic staud of the government Is enthusiastically supported by public opinion. Argentina lteiidy For War, Damon'* Livery will supply you on short notice with first class rig for pleasure drives; also with cab, coupe or carriage. Baggage and team work a specialty. Both phones. R. L. Damon. West Side Business Men. New York. Deo. 23.—Edgar Stanton Mucin}', author of the "History of the United States Navy" and as snch the originator of the Schley-Sampson controversy, now practically hurls defiance ut President Roosevelt, who, In the assumption of arbitrary power, he likens to the czar of Russia. This power as exercised In the order for his dismissal from the government service, the historian declares, he will resist. Furthermore, he maintains that in commanding peremptorily his dismissal without a hearing or without charges President Roosevelt violates the very spirit as well as the letter of civil service laws, of which he has always stood as the champion. Maclay llefleN HooneveK. Cavities of the Teeth given permanent filling by Dr. Mead Schenck, dentist, over Lewis Bros., Luzerne Ave. cf) CL. S Lewi* & Davie*—Sanitary plumbers, steam and hot water fitters, Luzerne Ave., opp. Race St. New phone. Gold nnd silver watches at Staley's. Atrocities Iu Manclinrla. (/D London, Dec. 23.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Times says all accounts agree lu representing the state of Manchuria as being very unsettled. The presence of the Russian troops lias led to most serious abuses. Private letters describe shocking outrages perpetrated by bands of Cossacks on the defenseless inhabitants. A typical case is that of six Mongols, Russian subjects, who were sent Iu pursuit of horse thieves. They were attacked by Cossacks, and because they were unable to produce passports five of them were tortured and then beheaded, lu spite ot their prayers and entreaties. Governor Van Sant's t'ruaado. St. Paul. Minn.. Dec. S3.—Attorney (ieneral Douglas lias said that .lames J, Hill's statement setting forth the purpose of the Northern Securities company would in no way interfere with nor stay the prosecution of that corporation through the courts. The proposed meeting of governors and attorney generals of the various western states to discuss legislative measures lo combat the Northern Securities company will be held at Helena on Dec. 30, according to present jilans. !overnor Van Sant will Issue a statement regarding the conference today. Argentina itecnllH Minister to Chile. Valparaiso, Dec. 23.—The Argentine government has recalled its representative at Santiago, Chile, leaving Hie legation in charge of the secretary. Dip lomatic relations between the two countries have not yet been broken off. TibctaiiM Attnck Svoii Heilin, Chrlstiaiilu. Norway. Dec. 23.—Dr. Sven Anders Iledin. the Swedish traveler, who recently reached I.adakh. Kashmir, from exploring the Gobi desert anil Tibet, has wired his greetings to King Oscar and at the suiue time informed him thut Ills party was attacked by ."00 Tibetan soldiers dur Ing the course of his journey and that ,ill his collections and almost the whole of his caravan were lost, but that his valuable notes were saved. King Oscar has replied by telegraph to Dr. Iledin. sending his thanks and his greetings. We You LAMPS ALGER IS DOING WELL. Physicians Say Has an Even Chance for Recovery, Detroit, Mich.. Dec..23.—This mornnc the physicians in attendance on •x-Secretary of War Alger. Who under,vent 11 surgical operation ycsteulaj stated that their patient is doing well and was bleeping. They agree that he jias an even chance for recovery. No gall stones were removed from thD- bladder, as reported, the 1he operation being to diatu the blad ,Jer. which had previously been perforited and Infected. The General was on the operating table for an houi and a quarterTJCast night. GOO newsboys of the city contributed to purchase n lloral tribute to be pent him. Every Christmas for 20 years Oenera Algei has bought a suit of clothes ioi c\er. licensed newsboy In the city. Steniuer Dlneovcry Probably Lout Port Townsheud, Wash., Deo. L!;).— The steamer Dolphin, which lias arrived from the north, brought no tidings of the Fnited States mall steamer Discovery, which sailed from Juucau early In Noveinlier for Dutch Harbor and was sighted by the steamer Elk on Nov. 11 at Wood Island. Since that time nothing has been seen or heard of her. The Discovery having failed to reach her destination, her owners dispatched the Ellliu Thompson to look for her: but. according to a dispatch from Juneau, the Thompson returned pn Dec. 10 without having seen anything of the niissing vessel. Shipping men as well as friends and relatives of the crew have about given up hope l'or the safety of the steamer and those on board. MONEY! Lamps for old. Lamps for young. Lamps to work by, or for fun. Lamps that arc short. Lamps that an tall. Fancy Process Creamery Lamps to flt the pocketbooks of all. Lamps that aro green, yellow and brown, Clerk Inherit* #500,000. 4'outract For n Ills Drhlgo, Tacoma, Wash.. Dee. 23.—Joel W. Condlt, clerk in a real estate office, lias been notified tliat lie lias fallen lieir to an estate In New York valued at $500,- 000. Condlt is forty years old and e«me west several years ago in search of health and fortune, having previous ly lost one fortune in business. Last month a cousin possessing a large estate on the Hudson river died, leaviug all his property to Condlt. About the same time a court ordered a redistribution of the estate of his deceased aunt by which lie profited largely. He also lias interests in an estate left by hie father, who died recently. BUTTER Lamps that turn way up and. If necessary, way down. Pittsburg. Doc. 23.—'The American Bridge company has secured the contract for the steel superstructure of tin' Wabash railroad's big cuntalover bridge over t|)e Ontario river at Mingo •function. The amount of the contract is over $tj00,(K)0. The whole cost of the bridge will lie $1,000,000. Only two bridges of the kind in the world are greater than tills, the one over Hie Firth of Forth. Scotland, which is the largest, and the Wabash company's bridge over the Monongahola river at Pittsburg. nn\v under construction. Lamps that look as nice as a pearl, works all right In visiting youf girl. 2\ lbs. for f 50 Lamps for the parlor. Lamps for the ball. New York. Dec. 23.—One man was burned to death, a dozen persons who jumped from windows were severely injured and scores of men and women were panic stricken In u fire which last night destroyed the four story brick building In the rear of 17 Clinton street. The place was filled with sweatshop workers, and the tlames, gaining headway with such swiftness tliut escape down the narrow stairway was cut off, threatened to spread to crowded tenements in the front and rear of the burning building. Death Iu SweiitnltoiD Fire. Lamps, If examined, are sure to please all. COAL FAMINE IN OHIO The Lamps above referred fo are Rochester Burners of the newest designs and patterns, combining delicate shades with perfect workmanship, and wou.d make a beautiful wedding or Christmas present. Our prices lower than ev«r. Call and examine. The Condition in Lima is Unprecedented and Causing Much Annoyance. Lima. O., Dec . 23.—The coal famine in I Ima is unprecedented. Several o' the coal llrms have stopped taking orders, because there is no coal in s'ght lo fill them. Wood has advanced in lirlce to *10 a cord. People are walking miles Into the country to engage wood that is being brought in by wa,,- on from the lumber districts. The railroads are charged with confiscation (he coal. Protext Ait'uliiNt Sunday Opening Rochester. N. Y.. Deo. 23.—At a mass piceting of 2,1(0(1 people, under the auspices of the Prohibition X'nion ol Christian Men here, resolutions were adopted protesting against the opening of saloons at any time on Sunday, also voting to light any measure legal Izing It that may come up In the state legislature. Justice Jerome's sentiments as expressed Tuesday at the chamber of commerce dinner were roundly scored by Rev. S. Itauks Nelson. pastor of St. Peter's church, who heard Jerome speak. CENTS. WesteFR Butter Market S*nntor Hewoll'N Condition Factorio« Iluru Railroad Ties- Camden, N. J.. Dec. 33. — t'nlted States Senator William J. Sewell continues to rest comfortably at his home in this city. Ills physicians say that he shows a slight Improvement and that he Is able to take considerable nourishment. lie appears to be In betler condition than he lias been during the past few days. Elizabeth. N. .T., Dee. 23.—A conj famine prevails at New Orange owing to the recent heavy storms. The factories at New Orange have run out of coal, and wood has been in great demand for fuel. Thousands of railroad ties have been burned to keep some of the factories mailing, while others have had to shut down temporarily. Practically all the coal supply of New Orange comey from the territory affected by the flood jit the Lehigh and Lackawanna vegion. Aitreemeiit With Brigand* Heaclied, London. Dec. 23.—According to a Sofia dispatch to The Dally Telegroph, an agreement 1 en reached between the brigari !ng Miss Stone captive and the A. in legation at Constantinople. undC lie terms of \Vhic|i the brigands arD accept £14.- 000 for the relehse of Mi fone. It is said the ransom is to be piD u Bulgarian soil and that Miss Stoi .s to be liberated ill Turkish territory.  14 SOUTH MAIN. 1#_„_ will appreciate a box of Your Wife A whitman. Kane's Pharmacy,  AOENT FOR WHITMAN'S CELEBRATED CANDIES SMALL POX 4N SCHOOL. I.UUK Will Vol II^ Disease Has Broken OuUn the Massa- \Vil»blngton. Hie, .it. — Secretary I.onffV attention havi»K been called iignln to n»i»or»» tlint lie contemplated resigning from Ihe cabinet, lie attain authorized an emphatic Oenlal that such was ini1 cjise. lie said there was not a word of truth i|f the report and that he had not the slljihteirt mtei.tion chusetts ln»tTtute of Technology. Boston, Doe. 23.—Small pox has has broken out in the Massachusetts Institute of Tcehnolosy, In this rliy. which has about 2.000 students, ll'indreds of students who are now scatlered all over the country lor the Christmas holidays have been exposed to the disease. ninrkwrlrn Inland I'ur llle Navy. Now Voiit, 1 )ee. It Is believed tliiit tlio request of the navy Cl«Dpart inent for the use of Hlaekwell's lslauCl as n drilling ami residence station foi the use of the navy and the headquar ier» of jhf» ollicers in control of tlicmen will be granted by tin- C Ity author itics. Jaeob A. Cantor, president elect of .Manhattan, who will have jurlsdle Hun over the Island, will ask the lucoin ing board of aldermen to pass the net; essary resolution. Cougress has giveu the navy department full authority ip the matter. Ticket Fomerfl at \Vu*1t 45=50 TUoLK St. Kansas City. Mo., Dee. 23.- A gang of forgers of railroad tickets lias been opcratlug in Kansas City successfully during the last few weeks, according to II. Townseiul of St. Louis, gen errtl passenger agent of the Missouri i'acltlc, who lias been investigating the fraud, with tlie aid of other railroad men. Mr. Townseud says the losses of file western railroads \vjll ftiuount to thousands of dollars, Suut CCAd 20c Dozen. Suans ffiros. uf resigning. A DRASTIC MEASURE PittsbHifr. D»m-. i»u. .lulm W, Moore, an old sul«li«r. sixty-uine yearn old, shot and iiisfa.ii!ly killed his son-in-law, Thomas Mawhhumy, al tit" hitter's home, in Hi*!lev 111m. Ii 1* said the Mawhinneys quarreled ami Mrs. Mawhlnney told her father that her husband had abused her and ealled her vile nam*?*' Slioi Illu Son-ln-la'W nenil All Postoffice Correspondence in Con SPECIALFORCHRISTMAS CoJL Ouut^e*, stantinople Must be on Cards; {.nndon, IDee. A dispatch In« Constantinople states tlmt the TurUisij jtostofficD authorities there have lasiifjl ii notice tliat henceforth no closed1 let U-r-. will he accepted for dhtribuUcii, t.nd that all correspondence withlul.u. precincts of the city must be conducted hy means of post cards. l.nnyer Kulllvnn Found Guilty "Haueto. tin ik I Initial (IwthfM Prose Stiff, t/hleago. l)cc. 2M.—The Jury in the case of Lawyer Alexander Sullivan, on trial before Judge Aimer Smith for conspiracy to nlict a fugitive from justh'e, i aun' luto court \\ it li a verdict of GMD £todc« tftjolc at'~iD'UC66« 20c Dozen. Camden. N. J.. Dec. 23.—A hole ten feet in diameter was cut In the lee 011 ;|j!' Delaware river to permit the bap lisuiHi a convert at North Cramer Htl: yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Kev. Abel Dickinson nf t|je Church of Upt], I'hlladelnUhi, and at Its Conclusion the gowns lie ami the convert wore were frozen stiff. Both preacher and convert walked in bared feet oil the ice to the baptismal hole, fe-iUjlUk  Niamlrn I'alls. V.. pee. 23.—The ice bridge, for which -Niagara is famous. tin- forbieil 11ere |i comes very much earlier than usual and is due to lligh westerly winds and extreme colli. The ice scenci y Is m.'unllicent. but it will probably soon disappear, as it is washed hy the high water. let- llit.lRe ill Mamiri guilty. .Is punishment the jury linposcil a line ol' SJ.iuki. This carries with It no prison sentei|.,iv the charges against Sullivan were uti outgrowth of Jury bribing scandals Involving the Chicago courts. POSTOFFICE ROBBED. Xnias Candy, hand made 3 lb.... 25c i Mixed Nuts, 2 lbs CjiUKilxltO. MoneV and Valuable Letters Takc.i From Office at AMentown, N. J. Trenton N. I, Pec. 23,-Tiie post- ST.*/ Safcssawaatftts ters. Peanut Brittle, per lb 10c English Walnuts. 2 lbs Pound. tOC? Hard-Shell Almonds, per lb 15c Choice Cream Bon Bona, 2 lb.... 25c Soft-Shell Almonds, per lb 22c Crystal Peanut, per lh Fatal Unnrrel In Troy. X. 1 Every requisite for a d licious Christmas dinner. Order at once and get the choicest of aur fine stock Victor B. Luchsinger. Both Phones. Prompt Dellvtry. Troy. X. Y., L'ce. 2:1.—.Yngfio Beudetto was attacked by Andollo n&veretto, who used a hatchet as a weapon. Ben(letto drew a revolver and shot his as sallant in the stomach and then fled. The wounded man will die. They reside in Mechauicsvllle. 25c | Black Walnuts, per pk Last Warning, in .full For Burning American Flan Chocolate Creams, 2 lb 10c ' Figs, layer, 2 lb AMERICAN SIGNALS IN ENGLAND We have done our full duty and placed before you a line of holiday goods ihat rannot he equalled in this part of the State, and the prices are right for good goods. You are cordially Invited to our grand opening, which is now being held. Ives Art Emporium, C.4 S. Mailt St Wllkesbarre. t5 Atlantic City. N. .).. Dec. 23.—William Tooney and Edward Rolhmel are in Jail oil the charge of having torn down ihc A merit an ting from the walls of Cut Rock, per lb Basket Mix, per lb 10c Dates, fancy. 3 pkg 10c ' Oranges, per doz.. . .15c, 25c, 30c, 35c Equipped by New York Co. London. Deo. 23.—The W estminstor .iazettc says thai the Amo oan ral ; way signal has entered the b-nsllsti field. The paper announces that the Northeastern railway has contracted with the Hall Signal company, of New York, to equip Its system. The Great Northwestern Railway to be Sugar Pop Corn, 3 quarts i'.h.iiim iD;c'vj'ttCI liv the Plasterers' nn Iihi. snuuatlns 11 Willi ml ami luiruln: it. II is ailru'eil that they lighted tin lidjs to I'lli' the rooms. Tlit' charter til Venator Depcw'a WeiltlliiK • 4 We just quote you a few of the many kinds of candies we have The best way is to cail and see for yourself. You're the Judge and Jury In This Case. London. Deo. 23.—The wedding of Senator Chauncey M. Pepew, who arrived at Plymouth Dec. a.i on the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse, and Miss Stay Palmer has now been flxed for Dec. 23 at Nice. Meerschaum and amber pipes. Weeks. the «'p-! reiiwveil from the frame una Is iiiliis!u:-'. A di-elie for levenge is saiJ to have caused these acts. Look at our line of vegetables—Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Patsnips, carrois, Rutabagas, Turnips, Beets onions and cranberries. Try the artirlea iuCMD.Ctoaetf Here ami you will render u vviuiet of appioval on every out* Full L!ne of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, silverware, novelties, musical instruments, sporting goods at Lowest Prices in the city. Souvenirs given with each purchase. Novelty Jewelry Store, di rectly opp. Schussler & Bechtold. Our Shoe Department is a spot in our store, which you should be sure to visit if you want anything in the line of Shoes, Slippers and Leggins. We have a fine line and are sure to suit you. Lutz & 8ohraatan'« Tomato Catsup. Don Carloaspanitfli Qne««u vlivea. Sweet Cider 2.5c per gal. None-Snob Mince Meat. Crisp Celery. New Fruits, all kirn's. Mixed and AasovH'-d Nuts, full liuc. Ritter Conservative Oo '« ?-oupa, including Tomato, Clam Chowder. Chi km. Ox Tall Cream and Celerv, Vegetable. Washington, Dec. 23—Forecast until g p. m„ Tuesday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Cloudy tonight; probably lain; Tuesday, unsettled. THE WEATHER, Berlin. !VC\ ilHHfloriiinii.v Iva ; gent ati ultimatum to Venezuela. it is said, thrcaicini;.: Iift'iilih' measures to com pet satisfaction f«n* Oeriiian ei editors riHn'.ahnii Scut to Vencrncla? Captain Cook Will Be Out Soon Washington, Pec. 23.—Captain Francis A. t'ook of (lie cruiser Brooklyn, who litis been sullViiuy from stomach {rouble at the Naval hospital here, will be fully restored to health In a few weeks. Walter Boos, Tinner and Plumber. of that country lie Cienn.iu govern Evans Brothers. Right to the Front of All Competition we place our elegant new holiday itock, the best ever shown In this locality. Staley. 11 High grade tinware, sloven ar.cl rauges; Job work a specialty. S* Main St. New phone. mem is nivjunhig foy military action njrninst Venezuela, it ia staled upon W. E. BROWN, Boih 'Phona» good authority Luzerne Avtnuc.