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mm V [,2*1 l[ Friday's Gazette 5RI' 1 1 -t (. WEATHER. K | Copies Snow tonight and probably on printed. 8unday. 3 2d YEAR. I WMKUY ESTABLISHED 1860. 1 DAILY EST. by THBO. HAHT 18gi. PITTS,TON, PA., SATURDAY, FE1 ARY 1, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPV: HOIIfZfC ' FORTY CENTS A MONTH, i ® rHtota. THE BIDDLE8 ARE DYING. TRADE REVIEW. GREAT WINTER Clearing Sale^ BEGINS MONDAY, He Bulneia Situation Continue# Satisfactory. you have not already subscribed for the Gazette, New York, Feb. 1.—ft. G. Dun & Co.'l weekly review of trade soya: EYEGLASS OPPORTUNITIES. Despite some drawbacks, the business situation continues satisfactory, with especially good news from manufacturing centers. Labor disputes are somewhat more numerous, and low water stopped mills in parts of the northwest. Special lines were stimulated by seasonable weather, but the same influence affected others adversely. Transporting interests were juat resuming normal conditions after the worstxon pest ion ever experienced when tht heavy snowfall at many points caused further blockades. Nevertheless rail way earnings thus far reported for Jan uary show gains of 10.1 per cent ovei last year's and 20.5 per cent over 1000. in your name by mail or telephone, or notify the carrier and you will receive the Home Paper of Pittston and vicinity send No Possible Hope for Their Recovery. Our optician will examine your eyes carefully and furnish a pair of Fraiueless eyeglasses with Solid Boid Spring for RIDDLED WITH BULLETS. at your home or place of business every January 27 th• afternoonl */.oo Mr*. Soffel, Their Accomplice and Tho Greatest Bargains in all linos of Friend, la AIM In a Serious Condi tiqn From Her Self-Inflicted In- CoocU juries, Pneumonia Having Set In. The remarkable report of the Steel corporation gives some idea of the vol uuie of business transacted last year while contracts already placed practically assure still greater activity foi 1002. H. 0. SNUPP, OPTICIAN, Butler. Pa.. Feb. 1.—Mrs. Soffel was taken to the Butler county hospital. She is in a very weak condition, but her wound la not regarded as dangerous, complications arise. She has done very little talking since Bhe lias been In the hospital, except to utter exclamations of pain. The most remarkable thing of the whole affair, considering the torrent of lead poured into the three, is that any of them Is alive. The worst wound Ed. Biddle has Is through the lungs. The physicians are unable to stop the hemorrhages. John Biddle has two bullet holes from large calibre revolvers in his stomach, one through the intestines, four slug shots In right side, nine In the right arm and two revolver holes In the roof of his mouth that he put there himself. One bullet was removed from his mouth and several from his arm. His most dangerous wound 13 In the intestines. He is not expected to recover. STEAMSHIP TRUST NOW. 1 SCHLEY IN NASHVILLE. ZION HAS that Pittston has ever seen. Hero is a groat opportunity to save money. Bear in mind that every article in this immense stock is reduced in price. In many cases the price has been cut half and less. Tenneaaee C'lty Given the Admiral • Kounlnit Welcome. RECEIVER. Textile mills are well occupied, and the luck of accumulations In llrst hands gives m strong tone to the market, though there is much evidence of con servntism among buyers. Mnshvllle, Tonn., Feb. 1.—Admiral nnd Mrs. Schley are the guests of Nashville, and the city is in holiday attire iu their honor. WILKESBARRE. 36 WEST MARKET STREET. All Transatlantic Lines Join Illinois Court Condemns Eli- Great Pool. The train bearing them from Louisville was met at Bowling (Jreen, Ivy., last night by n' committee of Nashville citizens. Both the admiral and his wife appeared in the best of health and spirits and expressed themselves as highly delighted with their stay ill Louisville. jah Dowie's Practices. Consumption of wheat as fodder 01 holding buck ft)r. higher prices prevents the big yield Irom spelling receipt*, which for the week Were 2,840, OS I bushels against 2,77rD,0~/D last year. The reduced yield of corn is reflected in interior arrivals of only 3,379,3115 bushels compared with 4,008.i)02 a year ago. while the high price is responsible fot Atlantic exports of 381,880 bushels ugainst 2,418,013 last year. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL FREIGHT RATES DOUBLED. BROThER IN-LAW WINS SUIT New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers room 20 Miners' Rank building. Nashville was reached promptly* in scliednle time. The decorated Union station was packed to suffocation with a mass of cheering humanity as the train rolled In. The crowd had been warned of Its nppnAH'ii iiy the roar of the admiral's salute from Capitol lilll and tile screech of whistles from every quarter. Agreement Goes Into Effect Today. New York, Feb. 1, 1902. Open. Clos. .12GV6 126 . 76% 70% . 97% 97% . 7854 78% . 29C4 29 % . 65% 65% .103% 103% . 46% 46% . 23% 23 y4 .164% 164% .163% 162% . 86% 86 C4 . 103% 103% .136 135% .171% 171% .102% 102 . 39% 39'4 . 56 56 . 33% 33% .162 161% .149% 149% . 56% 56% . 82 82 . 33 33 . 95% 94% . 61% 61% . 63% 63% . 38'4 38% . 11% 11% . 80% 80% 15 15% 43% 43% 93% 93% 42% 42% 101% 102 33% 33 Passenger Rata May be Advanced Prophet and Lacemaker, it la Decided, Sugar Atchison Atchison, pref Copper Car ft Foundry Brook. Traction ... B. ft O Chcs. ft Ohio Chic. ft Gt. Western Chic., M. ft St. P. . Chic., R. I. & P. ... Col. Iron ft Fuel ... Louis, .ft Nash Manhattajj El. .. . Met. Trnetion Mo. Pacific Erie Later — Member. Expect to Force Combined Religion and Business 15 SOUTH M/UN STREET, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST* Failures in the 1'nlted States for the week numbered .'Mil against 263 lust year and In Canada 40 compared with 37 a year ago. Tramps Into Line. to the Great Detriment of the Weaker Brother. Now York, Feb. 1.—An agreement has been signed by nil of the principal transatlantic steanlsliip lines whereby rate.) between tills country and England on three of the most Important articles of export from the United States -grain. Hour irnd produce—will be udvnneed about 30 per cent. The new rate goes Into elTcct this morning, but will not apply to vessels sailing today, us these are loaded. Bands In the station added to the noise, ami when the visitors stepped from thecur the roar was deafening. Knights Templars in full uniform were there to liiil their brother knight welconi", and. together with the committee from the ltetall Merchants' association. escorted Admiral and Sire. Schley to n carriage firawn by four white horses, the start being made for the Duncan hotel, where the visitors will stop while In Nashville, with but little delay. The streets were lined with enthusiastic throngs. Chicago, Feb. 1.—Judge Tuley lias ordered a receivership for the /.ion lace Industries and Monday will enter u decree appointing Elmer Washburn to the position of receiver uuder a bond of $700,000. Sale Day Butler, Pa., Feb. 1.—The condition of Mre. Soffel and the Blddle brothers this morning Is unchanged. Word came from the ja.lt at 8.45 a. m. that Ed. Blddle was In great pain from body wounds and internal hemorrhages. He may die at any moment. THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTION President Daniel C. Oilman Outlines Hli Plana. New York, Feb. 1.—AjtpPcIal to The Times from Baltimore says: "Dr. ID. C. Ulltrfan, president of the new Carnegie Institution, in speaking of the great work before the organization said: The court 111 a long decision on the case, which was Instituted by Samuel Stevenson, a brother-in-law of John Alexander Dowle, declared that Dowle's church, the Christian Catholic church, was a curious mixture of religion und business. He held that Stevenson had by undue Influence exerted by Dowle as head of the church been led to turn over to Dowie practically everything he had In the world and held that Stevenson was entitled to at least ?100,000 from Dowle or the lace industries, which, he said, were practically the same thing. Pittsburg. Feb, 1.—The Blddle brothers are now believed to be dying. Contrary to expectations. Jack may die first. Inflammation has Bet In in the bowels, which are frightfully torn by bullets, and he cannot live long. Ed is in convulsions most of the time and death rattles in his throat. Mrs. Soffel has developed pneumonia and her condition Is more serious than ever. . The fact that the new agreement had been signed was admitted yesterday by Bowne Sanderson of Sanderson & Son, American agents of the Wilson line, and by the American representative of one of the other big lines. The ugreetucnt, it appears, has been prepared for several weeks and was signed recently in England by nearly all the parties to It. The Una I signature to lie affixed was that of J. Bruce lsmay of the White Star line, and }Ii\ lsmay signed since his arrival In this city. It was said yesterday by all concerned, however, that any statement us to an agreement hi to passenger rates is premature. . " By""the terms of the agreement the rates In English values have been Increased as follows: Grain, minimum, from 3 farthings to l'/jd. per bushel; flour, from lis. 3d. to 7s. (Id. per ton; provisions from 7s. Od. to''lO shillings per ton. EVERY DAY at our Store. If yon want to buy groceries where you can buy tlieni the cheapest anil get the best value, why y ou should trade with us. " 'Before many days letters will be addressed to the beads of universities, colleges and technical schools In different parts of the country und to men of ability not connected with universities chemists, physicians, electricians, engineers und Investigators of social problems. When their answers are received, they will be collated and considered. Two other lines of Inquiry will be Instituted, one in order to ascertain the extent to which provision has already tDeeii made in this country for research and the other to ascertain what are the methods employed In foreign countries.'" Norfolk ft. Western N. Y. O. ft W N. Y. Central Pennsylvania Reading Reading pref Southern Ry. Sontnern Ry., prC f. . So. Pacific Tenn. C. ft I Texas Pacific U. 3. Leather IT. S. Leather, pref. U. S. Rubber IT. S. Steel U. S. Steel, pref. . Wabash, pref Union Pacific Am. Loco ST. LOUIS BRIBERY SCANDAL Two Municipal Aiieniblym«n Fat St. Louis, Feb. 1.—llarry. A. Faulkner, n member of the present house of delegates from the Twenty-third ward, and Julius I.ehmann. a former member of the house, were arrested yesterday afternoon on bench warrants Issued by Judge Wood at the order of the grand Jury which Is Investigating file charges of alleged corruption in the municipal assembly. I uiler Arrest. WATCH OUR PRICES DIAZ MAY RETIRE. Contingent on the Success of Pan. Dowle, Judge Tuley declared, was a religious zealot and Stevenson a follower. Stevenson, like others in Zion, followed Dowle blindly. They believed him the ngeHt of the Almighty on earth, destined to bulk! up cities of Zlon in every country in the world. None was more influenced by the teachings of "the reincarnated Elijah" than Stevenson. Heat Pat. Flour, per 1)1 D1 $4.50 Potatoes, very iiiie stock, per busliel Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs. for... .^v |,j Butter, Best Dairy, per lb. Tomatoes, per can Peas, very tine, per can.... Corn, 3 cans for Succotash, :t cans for Green Strintfless Beans, 3 An...man Arbitration. .95 Monterey, Mex., Feb. 1.—A cabinet officer Is authority for the statement that jK'.tfee arbltrattoMfelan proposed by tirerfu n-Ametftfgft CTtigress Is consummated, President Diaz will resign his office and spend the remainder of his days in retirement. For several years he has desired to be relieved of the responsibilities of his high office, but he has sacrificed his personal feelings In the-matter In order that the period of peace might continue unbroken..10 .10 .25 .25 KRUGER STILL OBDURATE. Tlie two moil arrested nre chanted with bribery In connection with the Suburban Street railway franchises. 1'. was reported that another bench warrant had been Issued, but this could not be verified. Boer DclearateM Would Abandon It was the province of the court, he said, to protect the weak against tiie strong. London,. Feb. X.—A ilisiDntcli from Brussels, published this morning in The Dally Telegraph, says that Mr. Kruger presided ut il meeting held ut bis residence in Utrecht Inst Friday of all the Boer delegates in Europe, when several of the delegates expressed themselves in favor of accepting the advice of Queen Wtlhelinlnn and the government of the Netherlands to abandon their claim to independence, but that Mr. Kruger and Dr. Leyds were still obdurate. Claim of Independence, PEN AND CHISEL. cans for Yellow Wax Beans, i) cans for Beets, ;} lb. cans, per can... . .25 Member* of the Pool, By the Instructions of the court amended bills will be.' spared making the stockholders in ft lace company partles defendant with l&owle. The receiver's bond was fixed at $700,000. # Goorfle Mrreditb, tlio author, Is writ lug his autobiography. It will be ready In 1903. This freight pool Is the largest eyer formed between transatlantic lines and Includes the White Star line and the Cunnrd line, carrying between New York and Liverpool: the" Atlantic Transport line, from New York to London, Philadelphia to London and Baltimore to London; the National line, from New York to London; the Leyland line, frotn New York to Liverpool. Boston to Liverpool and New Orleans to Liverpool n;id Boston to London; the Wilson line, from New York to Hull; the Wilson. Furuess & I.eland line, from Boston to London; the Lamport & Holt line, from New York to Manchester; the American and Bed Star lines, from New York to Southampton, Philadelphia to Llverimol and Philadelphia to Southampton; the Philadelphia and Manchester line, the Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship company, from Dfewport News to Liverpool and Loudon; the Virginia line, from Norfolk to Liverpool and Loudon, and the Dominion line, from Boston to Liverpool. The new rates apply to outgoing freight only and only to freight shipped to England. The January grand Jury will ndjourn today. Its Report is awaited with intense Interest. Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk is authority for the statement that the next grand Jury will take up the bribery investigation where this one leaves off and will go Into every detail of the alleged corruption In the municipal assembly and elsewhere In connection with street railway and othep legislation. .25 .10 Mr. Georg« Wade, the sculptor who Is carving u statue of Ivingjvdward for Madras, is a self taught man In art who has risen rapidly to distinction. Evans Bros. Mocbu and Java Coffee, 1 lb Cans, per lb. 25c. TUe best value in Coffee for the money. Ah pood as yon bay most places at 35c. Try tt if you bavo not already done so. SHAW TAKES HOLD. Was Sworn In Today aa Secretary of Telegraph Lines Paralysed, the Treasury. Nashville, Teun., Feb. 1.—Telegraph lines in this section for the past three days have been in the worst condition ever known in the history of telegraphic communication, according to a statement made at the Western Union office. Tiie Western Union people have been able to restore communication with Faducali, Memphis, Atlanta, New York. Savannah, Montgomery, Birmingham, Jacksonville and New Orleans, but no direct connection can be had with Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and Cincinnati. Messages for Louisville are being sent by way of Atlanta or New York. Associated I'ress reports from Washington are coining by way of Atlanta, where they are relayed. Brander Matthews, after eighteen years of waiting, has finally been elected a member of the London Athena-urn club. He was originally named for membership by Matthew Arnold nearly n score of years ugo. Washlngtcn, Feb. 1.—The portfolio of the Treasury Department changed hands this morning, Governor Leslie Shaw, of Iowa, succeeding Lyman J. Gage as secretary. Shaw was sworn in by Justice Shleras, of the United States Supreme Court, at 10.30 o'clock. Nearly all of the members of CongresB from Iowa and a throng of bureau chiefs witnessed the ceremony. EVANS BROS. The Journal in an interview quotes Mr, Kruger as saying; 46 South main St. "We do not light for the delight of battle. We are a Christian and peaceful people. We only light to preserve our liberty; we only light because we want peace. Any action the nature or which is to bring peace nearer would satisfy us. and whoever takes the Initiative in such action Is entitled to our gratitude." City of Mexico, Feb. 1.—The notalTle features of the closing session of the pan-American conference was the presence by invitation of the families of the delegates. Their blight raiment gave unusual color to the scene. Immediately after the closing session the delegates were received by President l)laz, who congratulated them upon the eminently practical result of their labors and expressed the hope that each delegate ui»on returning to his country would IDe the herald of peace and American confraternity. The delegates are beginning to leave fast. Pan-American Conirrewa End*, Although Maxlme Gorfcl has been known as a writer only eight years, more criticisms have been devoted to him than to any ltusslan author except Tolstoi. He is only thirty-three years of age, was born In Nljiii Novgorod, lost his father and mother before he was nine years old and set out to make his way In the world at u very early age. HaveYou BeenThinking About Wall Papers? Philippine Health Report. Washington, Feb. 1.—The report of L. M. Maus, commissioner of public health in the Philippines, to the Taft commission, was made public today by the War Department. It states that since December, 1899, the number of plague cases in Manila has been 778, resulting in 618 deaths. Great attention is now being paid to the destruction of rats, which are believed to be tho prime cause of the, spread of the disease. San Francisco. Feb. 1.—Privute advices from'Manila received in this city state that more than 2,uou.uoo cigars are on the way from the Philippines to this country. It is thought that before the end of February 'or by the middle of March at the latest there will be ten times that number consigned to American tobacconists from the same quarter. Of t lie shipments now coming UOO.OOO are for oue llriu In this city. Two Million ClKar* CumlnK. COLLEGE AND SCHOOL, To Relieve the White House. The schools of Switzerland are famous, but so much time Is demanded iu them for mental efforts that a feeling has become prevalent that the phyglque of the scholars suffers. Washington. Feb. 1 —The senate committee on public bi lings und grounds has authorized Senator Fairbanks to make a favorable report on his bill providing for the erection of u new department building in Washington on the site of the old Corcoran Art gallery, at the corner of Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. The bill provides that the building shall be devoted to the use of the state department anil the 'department of Justice and that space shall be allotted iu the building to the clerical force under the immediate control of the president and which now finds working space in the White The parties li this huge combination say they will force even the tramp steamers to terms. Ynng La !■ Friendly. Peking, FelD. 1.—General Yung Lu has notified the foreign ministers that he desires to visit them Sunday next. Several of the ministers are undecided as to whether to receive him. The dowager empress has issued an edict setting fortli that Yung Lu desires to resign tiie grand secretaryship. She commends Ills services, particularly during the recent troubles, when, her majesty says, he was her only rational adviser, and adds that she has refused to accept his resignation. The statements made In the edict are considered to be fiction. A native of liasel, Switzerland, has donated to 'he locul university 300,000 francs for the founding of chairs of critical theology, philosophy aud biology, which are to be free from ail interference by church or state. The Oaten. Belgium, Fob. 1.—The mail boat Marie Henrietta, flying signals that she Is unmanageable, has been drifting about the channel lor twenty hours back, but assistance Is unable to reach her. She has a large number of passengers aboard. ' Mail Steamer Adrift at Sea. Sail Juan, Porto Itlco. l-"eb. 1.—Tlie sentencing of live murderers to lDe narrated some time this month by the district court of I'once. unless these sentences be commuted to life Imprisonment, lias been sustained by the supreme court of the island. Tlie papers In this case will reach Governor Hunt this week, and u number of citizens are petitioning the governor's clemency 111 tlie matter. Tlie supreme court may recommend clemency, in which case It will probably be granted. The men sentenced are members of 11 gang, live of whom were garroted at Ponce In 1000. They committed crimes In the Miaettied times of 1808. Five Porto Rleana Most Die, A recent order we placed has been shipped and is now on our shelves. It includes all the new figures and shades, and the chance for a wide selection is here. New York, Feb. 1.- President Roosevelt and-Governor Odeil have Accepted the Invitation of Columbia university to be present at the formal exercise* for tlie Installation of Nicholas Murray Butler as president of Columbia university in the gymnasium 011 April 10. Representatives of all tin- larger American universities have been asked to attend, together with ymny alumni of Columbia and other colleges. Roonevelt and Odell at Columbia. A handsome painting of tlie portrait of the Rev. Samuel Harris, wlio was president of Bowdoln college from 18U7 to 1871. bus recently been presented to the college. This gives the Memorial hall collection the portraits of all of Bowdoin's ex-presldents except General J. L. Chamberlain, who Is still liv'ug.We ean offer you prices that others oan't. Boston. Feb. 1.—Fire was discovered in the block 392 to 398, on Atlantic avenue, at 5 o'clock this morning. The entire block was gutted. It was occupied by business firms. The loss is estimated at $75,000. $73,000 Fire In Boston, r. S. & W. S.BARRETT, North Main St. New Phone. House. United State* mid Jitpnn Protect, Loudon. Fob. l.—From Poking tlie correspondent of The Times cables tluit Cireut Krltuln and Japan, supported by tile United States, wldle not opposing the completion of an equitable agreement safeguarding Russia's railroad interests, energetically protest against the Infringement on thetr rights Involved in the agreement between China and the bank, which gives Itussia exclusive milling and other privileges. The signing of this agreement has therefore been delayed. Syracuse. N. Y„ Feb. 1. — The West Shore National express, ensthonnd, collided with a switch engine '»t the state fair grounds, just west of this city, at 8:4.1 o'clock last night. Two cars of the express train and the two engines wore wrecked. Six passengers were slightly injured, nud Engineer William Martin of the switch engine anil Fireman Thomas Zurbrick of the express were severely hurt. Wreck on Went Shore. The Griffin Studio. Artistic Photography In all Branches. Mnchlun OrdiDr«»d to Cuba, v ,« New York. Feb. 1.—The gunboat Mil chins, which has been at the Brooklyn navy yjird for a month for repairs, lute been ordered by I he navy department tC proceed at once to Cuba to join tin north Atlantic squadron in the maneuvers at that point. Tlie Mnchlas will place.of the gunboat Marietta, which has been ordered to Colon to protect American interests there. PoroverHOfi Gubernatorial Appointment Dr. RICHTER'S World-Renowned 'ears Harrlsburg, Feb. 1.—Governor Stone has appointed William E. Mahon, of Philadelphia, a member of the board of fish commissioners, in place of D. P. Corwln, of Pittsburg, resigned. Delaware, O., Feb. 1.—After a long Illness, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Professor William «!. Williams, ID. I)., LI,. D.. aged eighty years, la dead. He was connected with the Wesleyati university for fifty-seven years. Avert College I'rofeaaor. Dead, "Anchor" Pain Expeller Wllkesbarre, Pa. PEOPLE'S PNONE 368 S S. MAIN ST T* P. BURKK, Hallway and Bteamshlp Ticket 1 Agent. Tickets to all points in the west over tne best route*. Baggage always checked through to destination. Agent for the Inman Line, White Star Line, Oanard Line. Gnloa Line, Anchor Line, North German Lloyd Ham bnrg Lines, Fiench Line, Netherlands Line, Red star Line American Line, Italian Line and Allan State Line. Drafts and Money Or| den sold for English pounds, Austrian GuUo ere, Russian Roubles and German Marks. Vtfry low rates. OfBn* at I).. L. A W. depot. PittMton Jnp^Hnn. Gale in English Channel Continues. Dover. Eng., Feb. 1.—The tremendous gale which swept over the English channel yesterday continues today. Limited Train Ditched. I'nlon Iron Workn Strike Ended baa proven to be the Best there la for Children Charged With Mnrder. Condition of the Treasury Pontlac, III.. Feb. 1.—The Chicago and Alton limited was thrown into the ditch at the interlocking switch plant Just north of here by a misplaced twitch. Five persons were Injured. Washington. Fob. 1. -Admiral Bowles, chief of the construction bureau, has received n telegram from the I'nlon Iron works nt San Francisco stating that the strike among the laborers employed in the building of the lorpedo boat destroyers nt that yard has been declared off and that work has boon resumed on that class of vessels. RlNumalism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c. / AMOUC Rheumatic Complaints Springfield. O.. Feb. 1,—lonu Turner, aged twelve, and her tliirteen-year-old schoolmate. May Holland, were arrested last night, charged with the murder of Iona Turner's mother, Mrs. George Turner, a few days ago by putting rat poison in tlie coffeepot. Washington, Feb. 1.—The condition Af the treasury, divisions of Issue and redemption, at the beginning of business yesterday showed a cash balance o{ $177,032,088. San rranclsco, Feb. 1.—The transport Thomas sails for Manila today, with 1,600 recruits. Recruits Sail for Philippines. Don't you forget the Great Muslin Sale all this week at the People's store. 1 yard wide unbleached. Muslin for 3%c a yard. AH other muslin at very low prices. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists or through Plans Prepared Cheap. Home and Occavantu Bnrned Belfast, lnsb. 1.—Advices from Clandeboye are to the effect that Lord Dufferin's condition is one of extreme gruv lty. Weakness, emaciation .and aweml» have reached u serious degree. Lord Daffrrln Very Low, People's Phone 5099. BENJ. A. CROWTHER, Architect. Central 1284. Hamilton, O.. Feb. l.-Mrs. Bertha Dalzell was burned' to death and her husband badly burned In a fire which destroyed their dwelling house. Sharp, the Marketman, F. Mr Rlchter ft Co. 215 Pearl Street, gives careful attention to your wants In the fruit, vegetable, fish and oyster line. Odd. Gazette oflise. Walter Boos, Tinsmith. Only the Best High Grade Watch movements at Staley's, Water St. New tinwork and repairing promptly attended to. New phone. S. Main St New York. Buildings Looked After. Registered Patent Attorney.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 01, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-02-01 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 01, 1902 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1902-02-01 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19020201_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | mm V [,2*1 l[ Friday's Gazette 5RI' 1 1 -t (. WEATHER. K | Copies Snow tonight and probably on printed. 8unday. 3 2d YEAR. I WMKUY ESTABLISHED 1860. 1 DAILY EST. by THBO. HAHT 18gi. PITTS,TON, PA., SATURDAY, FE1 ARY 1, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPV: HOIIfZfC ' FORTY CENTS A MONTH, i ® rHtota. THE BIDDLE8 ARE DYING. TRADE REVIEW. GREAT WINTER Clearing Sale^ BEGINS MONDAY, He Bulneia Situation Continue# Satisfactory. you have not already subscribed for the Gazette, New York, Feb. 1.—ft. G. Dun & Co.'l weekly review of trade soya: EYEGLASS OPPORTUNITIES. Despite some drawbacks, the business situation continues satisfactory, with especially good news from manufacturing centers. Labor disputes are somewhat more numerous, and low water stopped mills in parts of the northwest. Special lines were stimulated by seasonable weather, but the same influence affected others adversely. Transporting interests were juat resuming normal conditions after the worstxon pest ion ever experienced when tht heavy snowfall at many points caused further blockades. Nevertheless rail way earnings thus far reported for Jan uary show gains of 10.1 per cent ovei last year's and 20.5 per cent over 1000. in your name by mail or telephone, or notify the carrier and you will receive the Home Paper of Pittston and vicinity send No Possible Hope for Their Recovery. Our optician will examine your eyes carefully and furnish a pair of Fraiueless eyeglasses with Solid Boid Spring for RIDDLED WITH BULLETS. at your home or place of business every January 27 th• afternoonl */.oo Mr*. Soffel, Their Accomplice and Tho Greatest Bargains in all linos of Friend, la AIM In a Serious Condi tiqn From Her Self-Inflicted In- CoocU juries, Pneumonia Having Set In. The remarkable report of the Steel corporation gives some idea of the vol uuie of business transacted last year while contracts already placed practically assure still greater activity foi 1002. H. 0. SNUPP, OPTICIAN, Butler. Pa.. Feb. 1.—Mrs. Soffel was taken to the Butler county hospital. She is in a very weak condition, but her wound la not regarded as dangerous, complications arise. She has done very little talking since Bhe lias been In the hospital, except to utter exclamations of pain. The most remarkable thing of the whole affair, considering the torrent of lead poured into the three, is that any of them Is alive. The worst wound Ed. Biddle has Is through the lungs. The physicians are unable to stop the hemorrhages. John Biddle has two bullet holes from large calibre revolvers in his stomach, one through the intestines, four slug shots In right side, nine In the right arm and two revolver holes In the roof of his mouth that he put there himself. One bullet was removed from his mouth and several from his arm. His most dangerous wound 13 In the intestines. He is not expected to recover. STEAMSHIP TRUST NOW. 1 SCHLEY IN NASHVILLE. ZION HAS that Pittston has ever seen. Hero is a groat opportunity to save money. Bear in mind that every article in this immense stock is reduced in price. In many cases the price has been cut half and less. Tenneaaee C'lty Given the Admiral • Kounlnit Welcome. RECEIVER. Textile mills are well occupied, and the luck of accumulations In llrst hands gives m strong tone to the market, though there is much evidence of con servntism among buyers. Mnshvllle, Tonn., Feb. 1.—Admiral nnd Mrs. Schley are the guests of Nashville, and the city is in holiday attire iu their honor. WILKESBARRE. 36 WEST MARKET STREET. All Transatlantic Lines Join Illinois Court Condemns Eli- Great Pool. The train bearing them from Louisville was met at Bowling (Jreen, Ivy., last night by n' committee of Nashville citizens. Both the admiral and his wife appeared in the best of health and spirits and expressed themselves as highly delighted with their stay ill Louisville. jah Dowie's Practices. Consumption of wheat as fodder 01 holding buck ft)r. higher prices prevents the big yield Irom spelling receipt*, which for the week Were 2,840, OS I bushels against 2,77rD,0~/D last year. The reduced yield of corn is reflected in interior arrivals of only 3,379,3115 bushels compared with 4,008.i)02 a year ago. while the high price is responsible fot Atlantic exports of 381,880 bushels ugainst 2,418,013 last year. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL FREIGHT RATES DOUBLED. BROThER IN-LAW WINS SUIT New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers room 20 Miners' Rank building. Nashville was reached promptly* in scliednle time. The decorated Union station was packed to suffocation with a mass of cheering humanity as the train rolled In. The crowd had been warned of Its nppnAH'ii iiy the roar of the admiral's salute from Capitol lilll and tile screech of whistles from every quarter. Agreement Goes Into Effect Today. New York, Feb. 1, 1902. Open. Clos. .12GV6 126 . 76% 70% . 97% 97% . 7854 78% . 29C4 29 % . 65% 65% .103% 103% . 46% 46% . 23% 23 y4 .164% 164% .163% 162% . 86% 86 C4 . 103% 103% .136 135% .171% 171% .102% 102 . 39% 39'4 . 56 56 . 33% 33% .162 161% .149% 149% . 56% 56% . 82 82 . 33 33 . 95% 94% . 61% 61% . 63% 63% . 38'4 38% . 11% 11% . 80% 80% 15 15% 43% 43% 93% 93% 42% 42% 101% 102 33% 33 Passenger Rata May be Advanced Prophet and Lacemaker, it la Decided, Sugar Atchison Atchison, pref Copper Car ft Foundry Brook. Traction ... B. ft O Chcs. ft Ohio Chic. ft Gt. Western Chic., M. ft St. P. . Chic., R. I. & P. ... Col. Iron ft Fuel ... Louis, .ft Nash Manhattajj El. .. . Met. Trnetion Mo. Pacific Erie Later — Member. Expect to Force Combined Religion and Business 15 SOUTH M/UN STREET, ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST* Failures in the 1'nlted States for the week numbered .'Mil against 263 lust year and In Canada 40 compared with 37 a year ago. Tramps Into Line. to the Great Detriment of the Weaker Brother. Now York, Feb. 1.—An agreement has been signed by nil of the principal transatlantic steanlsliip lines whereby rate.) between tills country and England on three of the most Important articles of export from the United States -grain. Hour irnd produce—will be udvnneed about 30 per cent. The new rate goes Into elTcct this morning, but will not apply to vessels sailing today, us these are loaded. Bands In the station added to the noise, ami when the visitors stepped from thecur the roar was deafening. Knights Templars in full uniform were there to liiil their brother knight welconi", and. together with the committee from the ltetall Merchants' association. escorted Admiral and Sire. Schley to n carriage firawn by four white horses, the start being made for the Duncan hotel, where the visitors will stop while In Nashville, with but little delay. The streets were lined with enthusiastic throngs. Chicago, Feb. 1.—Judge Tuley lias ordered a receivership for the /.ion lace Industries and Monday will enter u decree appointing Elmer Washburn to the position of receiver uuder a bond of $700,000. Sale Day Butler, Pa., Feb. 1.—The condition of Mre. Soffel and the Blddle brothers this morning Is unchanged. Word came from the ja.lt at 8.45 a. m. that Ed. Blddle was In great pain from body wounds and internal hemorrhages. He may die at any moment. THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTION President Daniel C. Oilman Outlines Hli Plana. New York, Feb. 1.—AjtpPcIal to The Times from Baltimore says: "Dr. ID. C. Ulltrfan, president of the new Carnegie Institution, in speaking of the great work before the organization said: The court 111 a long decision on the case, which was Instituted by Samuel Stevenson, a brother-in-law of John Alexander Dowle, declared that Dowle's church, the Christian Catholic church, was a curious mixture of religion und business. He held that Stevenson had by undue Influence exerted by Dowle as head of the church been led to turn over to Dowie practically everything he had In the world and held that Stevenson was entitled to at least ?100,000 from Dowle or the lace industries, which, he said, were practically the same thing. Pittsburg. Feb, 1.—The Blddle brothers are now believed to be dying. Contrary to expectations. Jack may die first. Inflammation has Bet In in the bowels, which are frightfully torn by bullets, and he cannot live long. Ed is in convulsions most of the time and death rattles in his throat. Mrs. Soffel has developed pneumonia and her condition Is more serious than ever. . The fact that the new agreement had been signed was admitted yesterday by Bowne Sanderson of Sanderson & Son, American agents of the Wilson line, and by the American representative of one of the other big lines. The ugreetucnt, it appears, has been prepared for several weeks and was signed recently in England by nearly all the parties to It. The Una I signature to lie affixed was that of J. Bruce lsmay of the White Star line, and }Ii\ lsmay signed since his arrival In this city. It was said yesterday by all concerned, however, that any statement us to an agreement hi to passenger rates is premature. . " By""the terms of the agreement the rates In English values have been Increased as follows: Grain, minimum, from 3 farthings to l'/jd. per bushel; flour, from lis. 3d. to 7s. (Id. per ton; provisions from 7s. Od. to''lO shillings per ton. EVERY DAY at our Store. If yon want to buy groceries where you can buy tlieni the cheapest anil get the best value, why y ou should trade with us. " 'Before many days letters will be addressed to the beads of universities, colleges and technical schools In different parts of the country und to men of ability not connected with universities chemists, physicians, electricians, engineers und Investigators of social problems. When their answers are received, they will be collated and considered. Two other lines of Inquiry will be Instituted, one in order to ascertain the extent to which provision has already tDeeii made in this country for research and the other to ascertain what are the methods employed In foreign countries.'" Norfolk ft. Western N. Y. O. ft W N. Y. Central Pennsylvania Reading Reading pref Southern Ry. Sontnern Ry., prC f. . So. Pacific Tenn. C. ft I Texas Pacific U. 3. Leather IT. S. Leather, pref. U. S. Rubber IT. S. Steel U. S. Steel, pref. . Wabash, pref Union Pacific Am. Loco ST. LOUIS BRIBERY SCANDAL Two Municipal Aiieniblym«n Fat St. Louis, Feb. 1.—llarry. A. Faulkner, n member of the present house of delegates from the Twenty-third ward, and Julius I.ehmann. a former member of the house, were arrested yesterday afternoon on bench warrants Issued by Judge Wood at the order of the grand Jury which Is Investigating file charges of alleged corruption in the municipal assembly. I uiler Arrest. WATCH OUR PRICES DIAZ MAY RETIRE. Contingent on the Success of Pan. Dowle, Judge Tuley declared, was a religious zealot and Stevenson a follower. Stevenson, like others in Zion, followed Dowle blindly. They believed him the ngeHt of the Almighty on earth, destined to bulk! up cities of Zlon in every country in the world. None was more influenced by the teachings of "the reincarnated Elijah" than Stevenson. Heat Pat. Flour, per 1)1 D1 $4.50 Potatoes, very iiiie stock, per busliel Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs. for... .^v |,j Butter, Best Dairy, per lb. Tomatoes, per can Peas, very tine, per can.... Corn, 3 cans for Succotash, :t cans for Green Strintfless Beans, 3 An...man Arbitration. .95 Monterey, Mex., Feb. 1.—A cabinet officer Is authority for the statement that jK'.tfee arbltrattoMfelan proposed by tirerfu n-Ametftfgft CTtigress Is consummated, President Diaz will resign his office and spend the remainder of his days in retirement. For several years he has desired to be relieved of the responsibilities of his high office, but he has sacrificed his personal feelings In the-matter In order that the period of peace might continue unbroken..10 .10 .25 .25 KRUGER STILL OBDURATE. Tlie two moil arrested nre chanted with bribery In connection with the Suburban Street railway franchises. 1'. was reported that another bench warrant had been Issued, but this could not be verified. Boer DclearateM Would Abandon It was the province of the court, he said, to protect the weak against tiie strong. London,. Feb. X.—A ilisiDntcli from Brussels, published this morning in The Dally Telegraph, says that Mr. Kruger presided ut il meeting held ut bis residence in Utrecht Inst Friday of all the Boer delegates in Europe, when several of the delegates expressed themselves in favor of accepting the advice of Queen Wtlhelinlnn and the government of the Netherlands to abandon their claim to independence, but that Mr. Kruger and Dr. Leyds were still obdurate. Claim of Independence, PEN AND CHISEL. cans for Yellow Wax Beans, i) cans for Beets, ;} lb. cans, per can... . .25 Member* of the Pool, By the Instructions of the court amended bills will be.' spared making the stockholders in ft lace company partles defendant with l&owle. The receiver's bond was fixed at $700,000. # Goorfle Mrreditb, tlio author, Is writ lug his autobiography. It will be ready In 1903. This freight pool Is the largest eyer formed between transatlantic lines and Includes the White Star line and the Cunnrd line, carrying between New York and Liverpool: the" Atlantic Transport line, from New York to London, Philadelphia to London and Baltimore to London; the National line, from New York to London; the Leyland line, frotn New York to Liverpool. Boston to Liverpool and New Orleans to Liverpool n;id Boston to London; the Wilson line, from New York to Hull; the Wilson. Furuess & I.eland line, from Boston to London; the Lamport & Holt line, from New York to Manchester; the American and Bed Star lines, from New York to Southampton, Philadelphia to Llverimol and Philadelphia to Southampton; the Philadelphia and Manchester line, the Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship company, from Dfewport News to Liverpool and Loudon; the Virginia line, from Norfolk to Liverpool and Loudon, and the Dominion line, from Boston to Liverpool. The new rates apply to outgoing freight only and only to freight shipped to England. The January grand Jury will ndjourn today. Its Report is awaited with intense Interest. Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk is authority for the statement that the next grand Jury will take up the bribery investigation where this one leaves off and will go Into every detail of the alleged corruption In the municipal assembly and elsewhere In connection with street railway and othep legislation. .25 .10 Mr. Georg« Wade, the sculptor who Is carving u statue of Ivingjvdward for Madras, is a self taught man In art who has risen rapidly to distinction. Evans Bros. Mocbu and Java Coffee, 1 lb Cans, per lb. 25c. TUe best value in Coffee for the money. Ah pood as yon bay most places at 35c. Try tt if you bavo not already done so. SHAW TAKES HOLD. Was Sworn In Today aa Secretary of Telegraph Lines Paralysed, the Treasury. Nashville, Teun., Feb. 1.—Telegraph lines in this section for the past three days have been in the worst condition ever known in the history of telegraphic communication, according to a statement made at the Western Union office. Tiie Western Union people have been able to restore communication with Faducali, Memphis, Atlanta, New York. Savannah, Montgomery, Birmingham, Jacksonville and New Orleans, but no direct connection can be had with Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and Cincinnati. Messages for Louisville are being sent by way of Atlanta or New York. Associated I'ress reports from Washington are coining by way of Atlanta, where they are relayed. Brander Matthews, after eighteen years of waiting, has finally been elected a member of the London Athena-urn club. He was originally named for membership by Matthew Arnold nearly n score of years ugo. Washlngtcn, Feb. 1.—The portfolio of the Treasury Department changed hands this morning, Governor Leslie Shaw, of Iowa, succeeding Lyman J. Gage as secretary. Shaw was sworn in by Justice Shleras, of the United States Supreme Court, at 10.30 o'clock. Nearly all of the members of CongresB from Iowa and a throng of bureau chiefs witnessed the ceremony. EVANS BROS. The Journal in an interview quotes Mr, Kruger as saying; 46 South main St. "We do not light for the delight of battle. We are a Christian and peaceful people. We only light to preserve our liberty; we only light because we want peace. Any action the nature or which is to bring peace nearer would satisfy us. and whoever takes the Initiative in such action Is entitled to our gratitude." City of Mexico, Feb. 1.—The notalTle features of the closing session of the pan-American conference was the presence by invitation of the families of the delegates. Their blight raiment gave unusual color to the scene. Immediately after the closing session the delegates were received by President l)laz, who congratulated them upon the eminently practical result of their labors and expressed the hope that each delegate ui»on returning to his country would IDe the herald of peace and American confraternity. The delegates are beginning to leave fast. Pan-American Conirrewa End*, Although Maxlme Gorfcl has been known as a writer only eight years, more criticisms have been devoted to him than to any ltusslan author except Tolstoi. He is only thirty-three years of age, was born In Nljiii Novgorod, lost his father and mother before he was nine years old and set out to make his way In the world at u very early age. HaveYou BeenThinking About Wall Papers? Philippine Health Report. Washington, Feb. 1.—The report of L. M. Maus, commissioner of public health in the Philippines, to the Taft commission, was made public today by the War Department. It states that since December, 1899, the number of plague cases in Manila has been 778, resulting in 618 deaths. Great attention is now being paid to the destruction of rats, which are believed to be tho prime cause of the, spread of the disease. San Francisco. Feb. 1.—Privute advices from'Manila received in this city state that more than 2,uou.uoo cigars are on the way from the Philippines to this country. It is thought that before the end of February 'or by the middle of March at the latest there will be ten times that number consigned to American tobacconists from the same quarter. Of t lie shipments now coming UOO.OOO are for oue llriu In this city. Two Million ClKar* CumlnK. COLLEGE AND SCHOOL, To Relieve the White House. The schools of Switzerland are famous, but so much time Is demanded iu them for mental efforts that a feeling has become prevalent that the phyglque of the scholars suffers. Washington. Feb. 1 —The senate committee on public bi lings und grounds has authorized Senator Fairbanks to make a favorable report on his bill providing for the erection of u new department building in Washington on the site of the old Corcoran Art gallery, at the corner of Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. The bill provides that the building shall be devoted to the use of the state department anil the 'department of Justice and that space shall be allotted iu the building to the clerical force under the immediate control of the president and which now finds working space in the White The parties li this huge combination say they will force even the tramp steamers to terms. Ynng La !■ Friendly. Peking, FelD. 1.—General Yung Lu has notified the foreign ministers that he desires to visit them Sunday next. Several of the ministers are undecided as to whether to receive him. The dowager empress has issued an edict setting fortli that Yung Lu desires to resign tiie grand secretaryship. She commends Ills services, particularly during the recent troubles, when, her majesty says, he was her only rational adviser, and adds that she has refused to accept his resignation. The statements made In the edict are considered to be fiction. A native of liasel, Switzerland, has donated to 'he locul university 300,000 francs for the founding of chairs of critical theology, philosophy aud biology, which are to be free from ail interference by church or state. The Oaten. Belgium, Fob. 1.—The mail boat Marie Henrietta, flying signals that she Is unmanageable, has been drifting about the channel lor twenty hours back, but assistance Is unable to reach her. She has a large number of passengers aboard. ' Mail Steamer Adrift at Sea. Sail Juan, Porto Itlco. l-"eb. 1.—Tlie sentencing of live murderers to lDe narrated some time this month by the district court of I'once. unless these sentences be commuted to life Imprisonment, lias been sustained by the supreme court of the island. Tlie papers In this case will reach Governor Hunt this week, and u number of citizens are petitioning the governor's clemency 111 tlie matter. Tlie supreme court may recommend clemency, in which case It will probably be granted. The men sentenced are members of 11 gang, live of whom were garroted at Ponce In 1000. They committed crimes In the Miaettied times of 1808. Five Porto Rleana Most Die, A recent order we placed has been shipped and is now on our shelves. It includes all the new figures and shades, and the chance for a wide selection is here. New York, Feb. 1.- President Roosevelt and-Governor Odeil have Accepted the Invitation of Columbia university to be present at the formal exercise* for tlie Installation of Nicholas Murray Butler as president of Columbia university in the gymnasium 011 April 10. Representatives of all tin- larger American universities have been asked to attend, together with ymny alumni of Columbia and other colleges. Roonevelt and Odell at Columbia. A handsome painting of tlie portrait of the Rev. Samuel Harris, wlio was president of Bowdoln college from 18U7 to 1871. bus recently been presented to the college. This gives the Memorial hall collection the portraits of all of Bowdoin's ex-presldents except General J. L. Chamberlain, who Is still liv'ug.We ean offer you prices that others oan't. Boston. Feb. 1.—Fire was discovered in the block 392 to 398, on Atlantic avenue, at 5 o'clock this morning. The entire block was gutted. It was occupied by business firms. The loss is estimated at $75,000. $73,000 Fire In Boston, r. S. & W. S.BARRETT, North Main St. New Phone. House. United State* mid Jitpnn Protect, Loudon. Fob. l.—From Poking tlie correspondent of The Times cables tluit Cireut Krltuln and Japan, supported by tile United States, wldle not opposing the completion of an equitable agreement safeguarding Russia's railroad interests, energetically protest against the Infringement on thetr rights Involved in the agreement between China and the bank, which gives Itussia exclusive milling and other privileges. The signing of this agreement has therefore been delayed. Syracuse. N. Y„ Feb. 1. — The West Shore National express, ensthonnd, collided with a switch engine '»t the state fair grounds, just west of this city, at 8:4.1 o'clock last night. Two cars of the express train and the two engines wore wrecked. Six passengers were slightly injured, nud Engineer William Martin of the switch engine anil Fireman Thomas Zurbrick of the express were severely hurt. Wreck on Went Shore. The Griffin Studio. Artistic Photography In all Branches. Mnchlun OrdiDr«»d to Cuba, v ,« New York. Feb. 1.—The gunboat Mil chins, which has been at the Brooklyn navy yjird for a month for repairs, lute been ordered by I he navy department tC proceed at once to Cuba to join tin north Atlantic squadron in the maneuvers at that point. Tlie Mnchlas will place.of the gunboat Marietta, which has been ordered to Colon to protect American interests there. PoroverHOfi Gubernatorial Appointment Dr. RICHTER'S World-Renowned 'ears Harrlsburg, Feb. 1.—Governor Stone has appointed William E. Mahon, of Philadelphia, a member of the board of fish commissioners, in place of D. P. Corwln, of Pittsburg, resigned. Delaware, O., Feb. 1.—After a long Illness, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Professor William «!. Williams, ID. I)., LI,. D.. aged eighty years, la dead. He was connected with the Wesleyati university for fifty-seven years. Avert College I'rofeaaor. Dead, "Anchor" Pain Expeller Wllkesbarre, Pa. PEOPLE'S PNONE 368 S S. MAIN ST T* P. BURKK, Hallway and Bteamshlp Ticket 1 Agent. Tickets to all points in the west over tne best route*. Baggage always checked through to destination. Agent for the Inman Line, White Star Line, Oanard Line. Gnloa Line, Anchor Line, North German Lloyd Ham bnrg Lines, Fiench Line, Netherlands Line, Red star Line American Line, Italian Line and Allan State Line. Drafts and Money Or| den sold for English pounds, Austrian GuUo ere, Russian Roubles and German Marks. Vtfry low rates. OfBn* at I).. L. A W. depot. PittMton Jnp^Hnn. Gale in English Channel Continues. Dover. Eng., Feb. 1.—The tremendous gale which swept over the English channel yesterday continues today. Limited Train Ditched. I'nlon Iron Workn Strike Ended baa proven to be the Best there la for Children Charged With Mnrder. Condition of the Treasury Pontlac, III.. Feb. 1.—The Chicago and Alton limited was thrown into the ditch at the interlocking switch plant Just north of here by a misplaced twitch. Five persons were Injured. Washington. Fob. 1. -Admiral Bowles, chief of the construction bureau, has received n telegram from the I'nlon Iron works nt San Francisco stating that the strike among the laborers employed in the building of the lorpedo boat destroyers nt that yard has been declared off and that work has boon resumed on that class of vessels. RlNumalism, Gout, Neuralgia,«c. / AMOUC Rheumatic Complaints Springfield. O.. Feb. 1,—lonu Turner, aged twelve, and her tliirteen-year-old schoolmate. May Holland, were arrested last night, charged with the murder of Iona Turner's mother, Mrs. George Turner, a few days ago by putting rat poison in tlie coffeepot. Washington, Feb. 1.—The condition Af the treasury, divisions of Issue and redemption, at the beginning of business yesterday showed a cash balance o{ $177,032,088. San rranclsco, Feb. 1.—The transport Thomas sails for Manila today, with 1,600 recruits. Recruits Sail for Philippines. Don't you forget the Great Muslin Sale all this week at the People's store. 1 yard wide unbleached. Muslin for 3%c a yard. AH other muslin at very low prices. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists or through Plans Prepared Cheap. Home and Occavantu Bnrned Belfast, lnsb. 1.—Advices from Clandeboye are to the effect that Lord Dufferin's condition is one of extreme gruv lty. Weakness, emaciation .and aweml» have reached u serious degree. Lord Daffrrln Very Low, People's Phone 5099. BENJ. A. CROWTHER, Architect. Central 1284. Hamilton, O.. Feb. l.-Mrs. Bertha Dalzell was burned' to death and her husband badly burned In a fire which destroyed their dwelling house. Sharp, the Marketman, F. Mr Rlchter ft Co. 215 Pearl Street, gives careful attention to your wants In the fruit, vegetable, fish and oyster line. Odd. Gazette oflise. Walter Boos, Tinsmith. Only the Best High Grade Watch movements at Staley's, Water St. New tinwork and repairing promptly attended to. New phone. S. Main St New York. 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