Pittston Gazette

              m t. m a f SKp ' ft r; ' pi? t X • -.. i |#% v-; i PITT, ;toi [, PA., TUE5 DAY, F RUARY 18, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPT: » £ PilfiFfl. FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° MWML ! NEWMAN HALL PASSES AWAY MAYOR LOW'S PROGRAMME A HEAVY SNOWFALL. MOW TO RULE THE FILIPINOS EYEGLASS OPPORTUNITIES. Muslin Underwear BOER DELEGATES' HOPES. Or. Lenin' Explanation of Return of Wnlmsrim and Wemeln, Hon York Hun Xnrroiv Rseotie From Bllssnrll We recently made a largo purchase of Ladled Muslin Underwear at abont 50 per oent. below the rearalar value These garments were made at the Gallfind Brothers Celebrated Factory In this city and Wilkesljarre, and for the next ten days will be offered at prices regardless of their real valne. Lot 1, Ladies' corset covers, real value I Ol-25c; for this sale I Lot 2, Ladies' corset covers, nicely trimmed with laco, a f)0c 4C. garment; this sale Lot 3, Ladies' muslin gowns, a well made garment,good value OC«. For 50c; this sale... W* Lot 4, Ladies' muslin night gowns, trimmed with  dory,worth 75c; sale "til0 Lot 5, 50 dozen line Paris, Feb. 18.—Dr. Leyds, the European agent of tlx- Boers, who is now in this Pity, wns questioned regarding the object of the mission to the United Htntes of tiie Boer delegates, Messrs. Wessel* nnil Wohnahins, wiio sailed for New York froin Boulogne-sur-Mer on Feb. 14 on board tiie Hoiland-Amer- Ica line steamer Rotterdam. He replied that they were merely going to America in response to invltatlous from American pro-Boers with the view of renchlng an arrangement for the distribution of funds and other assistance contributed by the people of the United States toward tiie Boer cause. Nqw York. Feb. IS. —In tin* grip of the snow king nil New York shivered, ■tumbled nild swore yesterday. For nearly twenty hours the Hakes fell Incessantly. When they ceased there was n depth of more tlihu nine inches over the city. Had the temperature been lower thnt memorable blizzard of 18S8 might have been duplicated. Was a Distinguished English Prince Will Receive Freedom Governor General Taft Ex- Divine. of City on Feb. 25. pounds His Theory. Onr optician will exahrine your eyes carefully and furnish a pair of Frameless eyeglasses with Solid Bold Sprlnf for INTERESTED IN AMERICA. INVITATIONS TO LAUNCHING All avenues of traftlc on land and water' were Impeded. Hundreds of thousands of persons were Inconvenienced and made miserable. To the very poor It meant that their cup of woe was tilled to overflowing. FOR QUALIFIED SUFFRAGE Sent Out by Shipbuilders—Two Thou. Local Legislature, Part Elective, Part s;oo During the Civil Wsr, He Came to This sand in Number—Some of Those Appointive—United 8tates Should Country and Worked In Behalf of Who Have Been Favored — Naval Commissioner Woodbury had an opportunity to prove his mettle, and he rose to the occasion. Not waiting until the storm was ended, lie put 4,000 men to work, and soon after nightfall more than 10,000 cartloads of snow had been removed, while some of the main thoroughfares had been cleared. the Loyal Cause—Raised Money In other iiuurters. however, the impression obtains that the Jourttey Is prompted, as suggested by the Amsterdam correspondent of the London IDuily Mall, by the developments of the Anglo-*ierman controversy as to tiie attitude of the powers previous to the Spanish-American war. The Boers hope to uttilxe tills supposed revulsion ot feeling In an endeavor to get the Unit ed States government to modify its at titude toward mediation. Announce That It Will Hold Islands for a Lincoln Memorial. Militia to Patrol Shooter's Island. Indefinitely. H. G. SHUPP, OPTICIAN, London. Feb. 18.—The Rev. Newman Hftli, D. D„ who had been ill for some time, died this morning. New Ydl'k. Feb. 18.—Mayor Low yes enla.v announced tiie completed programme for the municipal reception to I'rhtcc Henry of lYusslu and the presentation to him of the freedom of the ■lty. Tiie ceremony is scheduled for the ifternoou of Tuesday, Feb. !£•"D, at half imst .i o'clock. Washington, Feb. 18.—Governor Taft in his testimony during the day before the senate committee on the Philippines stated more succinctly than lahas heretofore'done Ills theory—which is, he said, also the theory of the Philippine commission—as to what congress should do In the way of supplying the Philippine people with a form of government. WILKESBARRE. Rev. Newman Hall had gained world wide fame as a Congregational clergyman. He was born In Maidstone, England, on May 22, 1816, and was, therefore. In his 86th year. He was a son o? John Vine Hall, a noted temperance advocate. Educated In Highbury College, he received the degree of A. B from the University of London. He also won a law scholarship and ob' talned the degree of LL. B. Afterward he studied theology and in 1842 was ordained aB a Congregational pastor In Hull. Later he became pastor of the Rowland Hill chapel, In London. During the War of the Rebellion in the United States, he was a firm advocate at the Union cause. Coming to this country, he spoke In various cities in the loyal interest and also preached before Congress. After Lincoln's death lie set on Toot the movement in Lon don that resulted In the erection by public subscription of the Lincoln Memorial Tower that adjoins Christ church. In 1866, he was elected president of the Congregational Union, of Great Britain. He was also widely known as an advocate of total abstin ence. In 1873, he made a second American visit and in 1884 a third. On both occasions he toured the country, lec turing and preaching in the principal cities. He achieved considerable success as a writer. Some of his books gained wide circulation, one of them having bpen translated into thirty languages. The storm was general throughout the eastern part of the state. From New York city to the Canadian border reports have been received showing that sixteen counties had received ill full force the effects of the gule and the accompanying fall of snow. These counties were Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Albany, Schoharie, Schenectady, Montgomery, Saratoga, Essex, Columbia. Kensselaer, Washington, Clinton, Oneida, Onondaga and Chemung. 36 WIST MARKET STREET. i'rlnce Henry will lie received by tiie iiiiyor In the governor's room, on the ALICE MORTON MARRIED. muslin dm were, 50c OQ„ value; this sale..., LotO, Ladies' cam* brie skirts, deep embroidery flounce; |JC|« value $1; this sale Uwc People's Store, Muskogee, I. T., Feb. 18.—A bund of about twenty of Crazy Snake's followers. led by Chltto Harjo, yesterday afternoon surrounded the home of Isparhlcher, former chief of the Creeks, six miles south of Beggs, I. T„ and dema nded that he give up a tiag which he possesses. This Hag. the Creeks consider. stands as an emblem of authority for any act committed by Its possessor ami was given to Ispnrhicher as showing the authority granted by the government. The ex-chief refused-to give up the tiag. Marshal Bennett of the northern district or Indian Territory lias authorized his deputy at Sapulpa to organize a posse and use bis own Judgment In quelling the trouble. Indian Agent Shoeiifelt at this place is also taking active steps and lias sent Indian police to Isparhlelier's home. Creek Indians on Ihr Hanipage. ■"'•'Olid floor of the city hall, and after being formally welcomed there will be ■scorted to the chamber of the board of aldermen by a committee appointed for i hat purpose. His phi n Is, first, to give the people a iiuiilitle«l suffrage, with u gradual growth in popular government, whlel shoulil tie enlarged through education in the English language and in American institutions. On Account of Lent, All Display Was Avoided. New York, Feb. IS.—Mine Alice Mor ton, duughter of the former Vlce-President, Levi P. Morton, am! Wlnthrop Rutherford Were married in Grace church at noon today. Bishop Potter performed the ceremony, agisted by Rev. Huntington, pastor of the church. The bride wore a gown of white satin Not a single jewel adorned her. White hlossrfms banked the pulpit. Because It was Lent, all display was avoided. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home oi the bride's father. Mr and Mrs. Rutherford left for a bridal tour in the South. They will sail for England in a short time, and after the coronation will make a tour of the continent. In the chamber of the board of aldermen Mayor Low will present to the prince the engrossed resolutions granting him the freedom of the city and will welcome lilui in an address, to which Ills royal highness is expected to respond. In Connecticut, Pennsylvania nnd New Jersey also the fall of snow was heavy, blocking street our and steam railroad lines. Second, to Institute with a reasonably short time a local legislature to consist of two bodies, one to be chosen by vote and the other to lie appointive. Forty Thousand on Strike. Third, to permit the Islands to send two or three representatives to Wiish- is south mum street. Invitations to the launching of the emperor's yacht have been sent out by the builders, the Towiiseml-Dowiiey company. Two thousand invitations were mailed, only tiiose whose names hud been passed upon by the committee of arrangements at Washington and tin- secret service bureau and personal friends of the builders receiving the coveted cardboards. The invited guests Include the foremost figures of otHcial life in Washington and nearly all the celebrities of llnancu. politics, literature, art and the hitnlness_ and official life of this city. Madrld, Fell. 1H.—It Is estimated that •lO.IKIO men have struck at Barcelona, and serious rioting Is reported there'. Tli.' mob attempted to sack the market buildings and stopped all street tratttc. The factories and shops of the city have been closed. (1 roups of women bearing banners are taking a prominent part in the disturbances. Several battalions of troops were engaged In clearing the .streets. During the rioting the tri.ops tired on the mob, killing one person and wounding twenty-four, according to one report. An unconfirmed telegram, however, gives the results of the charging and tiring by the troops at ten killed and sixty-live wounded. lugton. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Replying to Senator Itawlins, Governor Tuft advanced the Idea that on account of the fact that the Filipinos have for ,'ttHi years been under the In flucnce of the Christian religion they would prove to lie different from other Malay races and that Incline under the Influence of American education the people might become capable of self government. lie did not consider the case as parallel with that presented in India. Sale Day (1MB reliernll'M Ami-Moan Juiulicr. PHILIPPINE BILL IN SENATE Berlin, Kelt. IS.—ITeberall. mi Illustratod nnny nnil navy periodical. tins brought Cml mi exclusively American iHHiie. Iii which portraits of Emperor William anil President Uoosevelt are published side by side oil I lie front page. The Issue contains articles describing the recent naval development of the I'lilted States. These are followed by sketches of President Itoosevelt ami the principal officers of the L'nited States army and navy and the achievements of Admiral Dewey and Bear Admiral Evans and Menerals Mile, Corbln jiml Merrltt. A Vote Will be Taken on the Measure Difficulties ul Unci- nnd Climate. Next Monday Afternoon. EVERY DAY at our Store. If you want to buy groceries where you can buy them the cheapest and get the best value, why you should trade with us. Some of (be Favored One*. lie thought that all difficulties of race and climate might be overcome, but held that It would take time and require much patience In the matter of training 011 our part. He anticipated some trouble on account of undue or Illegal exploitation of the islands and corruption In case of continued Afnerlcan occupation, but In* would not 011 account of this danger turn lie Islands back to the fate of 1111 oligarchy so long ns there Ik a probability .of success, as there is in this case. Washington. Feb. IS.—When the Philippine tariff revenue bill was cal'- ed up in the Senate at 12.20 today, it was decided to takiD a vote on the measure nCDxt. Monday afternoon at t o'clock. Half a dozen amendments are pending, and others will be presented but it is believed that tile final vot'i will be reached liefore (i o'clock on Monday. At least two governors will witness the launching, (iovernor Odell of New York and (Iovernor Murphy of New- Jersey. (Iovernor Stone of Pennsylvania has been invited. Senators Piatt and Depew have also been asked. Prominent Hermans, Including I'nri Schtirx, Arthur von Krelson and representatives of leading Herman organizations, have been Invited. The big ilgurcs of Wall street, anion*: them J. l'lerpont Morgan, .1. J. llill, all the Vanderbllts. (Joulds, Astors, 10. H. Harrlman. itusscll Sage, .lames Stlllmaii. John I. Waterbury, E. J. Herwlml. W. H. Baldwin, Jr.. August Belmont, Ueorge (J. Haven, Morris K. Jesup, Charles Stewart Smith. J. Edward Simmons. Daniel S. Lamoiit and others have been Invited. Commodore I.ed yard of the New Vork Yacht club, t-pihniudore ltobctt T. Tod of the Atlantic Yacht club and olllccrs and leading members of these clubs as well as officers of the principal social clubs of the city are included in the list of guests. Almost every name 011 the list is that of a man or woman well known. t'niitaln Charles K. Sminden Dead, Trenton. N. .1., I'Vb. _18. • Captain Charles lC\ SnoWden, state military storekeeper In charge of the state arsenal. has died here of heart disease. Captain Hnowden wjisa personal friend of lieneral Cooper, and his death is believeii to have been hastened by the news of the sudden demise of General Cooper at Cmuden. He served In the war as an armorer and had been in charge of the state arsenal under the quartermaster general since. About a year ago the office of state military storekeeper was created, and lie was appointed to till It. with the title of captain. SMALL POX IN IOWA CAPITAL. WATCH OUR PRICES Legislator* Are Talking Seriously of Best Pat. Flour, per bbl,.... $4.50 Potatoes, very line staple, per bushel V.... iflS Or. SukuV, 2Q lbs. for 1.00 Butter, Best Dairy, per lb.. ,24 Tomatoes, per can 10 Peas, very Hue, per can 10 Corn, 3 cans for...'. 25 Des Moines, la., Feb 18.—With small pox In the governor's office in the State house and a large number Adjourning the Session, Boers\ Relying on Roosevelt, '•I did not orlfcllttllly favor the acquisition or the Philippines, ami 1 was sorry at the time that wo trot them, luit now that we are there I nee no other way than to go on and earry out the plan that 1 have suggested. 1 may he a Mark Tnpley hi this matter." he continued. "hut if 1 didn't believe that we could bring these people out regardless of the fact that the feat we propose Ik to an extent unprecedented—if I (JtCl not believe we should succeed In d(Mng what we tire undertaking to do-1 should resign Immediately and conic home." Brussels. Feb, J 8.—Boer Agent Fischer, when interrogated today re garding the missions of Mossi-B. Wol marans and Weasels. who are en route to said: "Our only hope now is Roosevelt. We hope he will protest against, the further execution of prl.i-oners in South Africa." New York. Feb. IS:—Formal announcement was made to the stockholders of the l'nited States Steel corporation. who held their tirst annual meeting yesterday, that $107,000,000 was earned during the first nine months of the concern's existence. The net profits amounted to $8rD,000,000, and the corporation declared Itself to lie growing in strength. It was mentioned by way of mere detail that the cost of the properties acquired was $1.- 437,4114.1101! and that the subsidiary properties hold as a surplus $174,1144,- 222. Steel Trnat'a Rnrnlmca. cases throughout the city, the peo pie are almost in a panic. Church anil public meetings have been forbidden. Governor Cummlngs and all of the State employes have been vaccinated and members of the Legislature, which Is now In session, are going about with Bore arms. Members of the Legislature are talking seriously of adjourning. .25 Given StrinnlcHs Beans, 3 Succotash, 3 cans for Died Iti Assembly INislnlllee. The ftomilest Man in Pittston, as well as tlie handsomest, and others are Invited to call on any druggist and get a free trial bottle of Kemp's Bal aam for the Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all chronic and acuto coughs, asthma, bronchitis and consumption. Price 26c. and 60c. oans for  Yellow Wax Beans, 3 cans .25 Albany. N. V.. Feb. is. -A tragic Incident ill connection with the session of the legislature last night was the death of Seymour Tuft of Klllawog, Broome county, who was stricken with apoplexy in the assembly postottlce and died a few minutes la' r. Mr. Taft had hurried to the cap' ol through the heavy Hliowstorm, a,iCl It Is believed that his exertions brought on the fatal seizure. Mr. Taft hud been a messenger In the assembly since 1S1HI and was abatlt lifty-the years of age. .25 The New Swiss Tariff. Beets, 3 11). cans, per can .10 Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 18.—The proposed new Swiss tariff, published today. iB aimed especially at American goods. The tax on fine shoes Is advanced about 40 per cent., while that on European shoes remains unchanged. A big advance Is also made In the rate on preserved meats, agricultural, electrical and other machinery. The bill will come up for consideration In the chambers shortly. Evans Bros. Morbn and Java Coffee, 1 lb Cane, per lb. 26c. The best value In Coffee for the money. As (rood as yon buy moat places at 35c. Try it if you havo not already done so. Proceeding, he said that his idea was to unite enaniple and actual practice In the American control of the Islands, nud he believed that the result lints! be the uplifting and the education of the people to a point which would put them on a plane far above that which Is at present occupied. lie believed that then they would llml the association with the United States so profitable and agreeable that they would not want to sever the relationship and that possibly the relationship might continue perpetually. The luvlliitloiiR are handsomely engraved, with the American and German #ngs 111 colors at the top. Inclosed with each Invitation Is a card of admission to the Island. London, Feb. 18 —A dispatch to The Dally Graphic from Seres. European Turkey, dated Feb. 1", says that M. Garglulo, dragoman of the American legation at Constantinople, and \V. \V. Peet. treasurer of the American mission at Constantinople, met the brigands on the road to the Podrome monastery and paid them the ransom money Feb. (I, XI (Sarglulo Is waiting here, continues the correspondent, and Is Ignorant lie to where Miss Stone and Mme. Tsilka are concealed. The Stone C»M. Favorite Nearly Everywhere. Constipation nlcans dullness, depression, disordered health. DeWitt's I.ittle Early Risers stimulate the liver, open the bowels and relieve this condition. Safe and thorough. Never gripe. Sold by Karrer, Perk and Roberts, Pittston and West Pittston. EVANS BROS. 46 South Main St. Np one will be admitted without Hrst presenting this card. A third card Invites the recipient to a luncheon to be given "In honor of the president of the I'nited States and Prince Ilenry of Prussia" Immediately after the launching.Policy of It Ik lil Rirlnnlnu, Krltr.liticpr on Trlnt. in needofPaint™ ers Supplies, Wall Paper or Artists Materials, remember you cfan have a larger variety to select from for less money if you Italian Workmen Considering Strike. I.olidoii. Feb. IN.—The first intimation that the trial of Commandant Kritzlnger, who was captured by (Seueral French last December, has begun came from War Secretary Brodrlck In the house of commons. lie gave no details, but informed a questioner that l.ord Kitchener certainly will see that the Boer general lias every facility for producing witnesses. The trial began Saturday. Rome, Feb. 18.—Extraordinary mil! tary precautions are being taken to preserve order while thousands of woikmen have begun a peaceful referendum to decide whether there slial' be a general strike In all the Important towns of Italy. In Rome, the entire garrison is under arms. Similar pre cautions are being taken elsewhere. Barcelona's Labor Troubles. Barcelona, Spain. Feb. ltf.—This city is in the tliroos of a universal strike. Business is at a standstill. The luncheon will lie served In an immense new building just completed, and there will be U.OtK) guests. President ltoosevelt and party and Prince Henry and party will be seated on a raised platform erected midway of the building on one side. The guests of liouor will be In view of all the other FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Chicago, Feb. 18.—Nine of the wealthiest and most Influential citizens of Chicago have sent to the senate of the United States, through Senator Cullom, a petition asking for uniform and more rigid divorce laws In all the states of the union. The names signed to the petition arc A. A. Sprague. Marshall Field, Robert T. Lincoln. John O. Welling, Cyrus H. McCormlck, A. C. Bartlett, Clarence Buckingham, George Groscup and F. S. Winston. For Mon Illicit! Divorce l.«w» New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers room 20 Miners' Bank building. ™ Prepared  under GERMAN I.AWB, is Excellent for New York Feb. 18, 1902 r INFLUENZA,  Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. OR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned London, Feb. 18.—A small Are oc clined this morning in Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Vic toria. The flames were extinguished before much damage was done. Fire in Kensington Palace. London. Feb. 18.—A dispatcli to The Times from Paris states that the violent reniBuks by M. Cuvaignac, deputy for St. Calais, In a political speech at Vesoul, lluuto-Saone, under the auspices of the Patrie Franculse league, evoked a challenge to a duel from M. Itcnoult, ex-ehief of M. Floq net's cabinet. The encounter Is to take place today.CavMlHnac to Flirht a Duel. Open. Clos. 130% 77'i 98 G8TA 283s 63 fi 104% 40 The First and. Second battalions of tbe naval militia, under commuud of Captain Jacob W. Miller, will patrol Shooters Island from 8 o'clock lu the morning until after the launching Is over. Special orders have been Issued giving directions as to how the men lire to lie posted. guests. Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref  Copper  Car and Foundry ... Brooklyn Traction . B. & O  Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Ot. Western Chic., M. & St. P... Chic., R. I. & P. ... Col. I. & F.  Erie  131V4 77% "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. Death of Charlei Tiffany. testifies ■ Now York, Feb. 18.—Charles I... Tiffany, Benlor member of the famoun jewelry Arm of this elty, died suddenly this morning of pneumonia, at his home. He was 90 years of age. JUwYorlvApril  f~e "ANCHOR BMN EXPELLER rgff to be an invaluable remedy W in alrooat all cases  a liniment is required. . especial ly far lnfl»»nza.C6Ws,«ft. _ y Poimton Well Again. Kansas City, XIo.. Feb. 18.- General Frederick Funston has entirely recovered from the operation performed upon him here two weeks ago and will, it is said, be discharged from the hospital today. General Funston will review the Third regiment, M. N. C!.. and then go to lola, Kan., on a visit to his parents, later going to Washington and New York. M(inage From the Prince, Liverpool, Feb. 18. — The following message from the Kronprlnz Wlllielm, 140 miles at sea. lias been received at the Marconi wireless telegraph station at the Lizard: BRIEF NEWS NOTES Mies Stone Reported Free. Mrs. Charles Purdy has returned to Toledo, O., from the Kloudlke with a fortune of $ 1,000,000. to the up-to-date store of T. S. A W. S.BARRETT North Main St. New Phone. Vienna, Feb. 18.—The Tagblatt says that Miss Ellen Stone, the American missionary who was taken captive by brigands last September, has been lib eraled. Erie, pref  Louis & Nash .... Manhattan El  Met Traction .... Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern .... Norfolk & Western N. Y., O. & W. . s.. N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania .. Reading  Reading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. So. Pacific  Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific .... I). S. Leather .... U. S. Leather, pref. IT. S. Steel  28c. and 5«c. at all drujgim or tbrougb \W. Ad. Blchter * Co., 215 Pearl St, New Ioxki L36HI8MEST natioo*] AWARDS. J Kecommerultd bvprominent Phy- ticuina, Wholesale and  MintilerWtc^^^gA ia» wiviNftTOM atl "The Kronprlnz Wllbelm nearly grounded ill turning to go out of the harbor. She came In collision with a buoy. The weather Is line and cold. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt wns on Monday re-elected president of the National American Woman Suffrage association for the ensuing year. Previous to her first election as president of the association Mrs. Catt was the chairman of the committee on organization, with offices in New York, and had occupied that office for five yearn. The Griffin Studio. Artistic Photography In all Branch**. Stamford. Conn., Feb. IS.—William M. Tweed, son of the former Tammany boss In New York city, died end denly here this morning. Death of "Boss" Tweed's Son, Ballston, N. V.. Feb. 18.—Horace B. Newton, former proprietor of the Albany Salamander mid Fire Brick works. Is dead after a brief Illness, Ho was seven'.}' three years old. The body will lie takCn to Albany for Interment on Wednesday afternoon. Death of Horace B. Xewton, "I'rlnce Henry spent much of his time on the bridge, looking very Jolly and manifesting much interest in what Is going ou. hater lie joined In the gayety of the steerage passengers., who. dressed In every variety of costume, danced to the accompaniment of a concertina.POSSIBILITIES OF PROFIT Yang Yu, the Chinese minister to Russia, died in St. Petersburg oil Mondny after a short illness. Yang Yu was over sixty years of age. He was a Manchurian, and It was said that lie was bitterly opposed to signing over Manchuria to Russia. tH/llkeabarre, Pa. PEOPLE'S PHONE 368 Collision in the Mersey. 9U% through medium of dealing in U alf St.. tone is fly outlined, together with best methods of trading, to secure best resit Its; alao, complete information relative to every necurity dealt in upon the hxenangen; all contained in our 400 page, clothbound, illustrated 5 8. MAIN ST Liverpool, Feb. IS.—The steamer Cork collided with the Cnnard liner SaragOBsa In the Mersey river today. There were no eausaltles. "After that his highness donned a smoking Jacket and went to the smok ing room, where he sat for a long time chatting with the members of his suit. The prince apparently prefers the democratic smoking room, the sailors' workshop or the captain's bridge to the seclusion of his gorgeously furnished apartments. There was no demonstration at Cherbourg, which we left at fifteen minutes past 1) o'clock." TP. BURKE, Railway and Steamship Ticket ▲cent. Tickets to all polutu In the w«at over the best routes. Baggage always checked through to destination. Agent for the Inmnn Line, White 8tar Line, Cunard Line. Onloa Line, Anchor Line, North Qerman Lloyd Ham burg Lines, Fienoh Line, Netherlands Line, Red Line American Line, Italian Lint and Allan Btate Line. Drafts and Money OrJ ders sold for English pounds, Austrian Guild era, Russian Roubles and German Marks. VeV low rates. Offln* at D.. L. A W. depot. Ptttaton Jomtlnti. P- San .lose, Costa llica, Feb. IN, Asuncion Kwjulvel obtained a majority or tlie electoral votes in the election for the presidency of Costa llica lieid here. The elect loll passed off quietly. Costa Klva Kleets a lkrenlCleiit, MGuide to Investors,' which, -if publish,/or free distribution. Our Death of Qeneral Chamberlain. llrivrr Won't Dine With Henry, 44 Dully Market Letter. London, Feb. 18.—General Sir Neville Howies Chamberlain, former com mandcr in chief of the British army of Madras, died here today, aged 82 years. Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 18.—Admiral Dewey has received the following dispatch from Embassador von Holleben: "Will you dine with me on Feb. 28 at 7:00 p. m., to have the honor to meet his royal highness Prince Henry of Prussia';/ Admiral Dewey replied as folltwsy "I regret exceedingly not to accepr your invitation to dine and have the honor of again meeting his royal highness l»rlnce Henry of Prussia, but Mrs. Dewey Is too III *or me to leave hep." IT. S. Steel, pref. .. Western Union ... Wabash, pref  Union Pacific .... Union Pacific, pref issued gratis every afternoon n»»iMt * the operator to a v. oiidrrful degree. 111 his endeavor to protitably catch thu turna of the market. Kick From Boer Commandant. Haight & Freese Washington. Feb. 18.—Commandant Jan Keige. of the Boer army, is 'in Washington. He Is endeavoring to per suade the authorities here to Insist on a more rigid enforcement of the laws of neutrality as he interprets them. HlsD principal objection Is to the shipment of mules from New Orleans for 'cho use of the British troops in South THE WEATHER Plana Prepared Cheap. People's Phone GOW. Washington, Feb. 18—Forecast until 8 p. m.. Wednesday, for Eastern Penn sylvanla: Generally fair tonight, except snow flurries in the interior; Wednesday, fair; fresh to brisk northwesterly winds. Albany, N. Y.. Feb. 18.—Rear Admiral Sehlejt. arrived In Albany on the Empire Stbte Express today from New York. He is to attend the annual dinner of the Legislative Reforters' asso Schley in Albany. Heating Stoves at Ash's. IUtulDliHheCl All Main Ofllce, 1800* UIIb 53 B'w»y. N V. STOCKS, BONDS, QRAIN, COTTON. Mimr's Bank Bldg., Pittston, Pa. "Determining the character ami r®»tton«H»lllty of your Broker, l«a»Iwportanfiut the wloctlou of rl(ht attw kw BENJ. A. CROWTHER, Architect. Central 128f. Royal Blue Tour to Washington via New Jersey Central on Feb. 20. Personally conducted. t 12t4 tfuihling* Looked Aft«»r. *l«Kistere«l Patent Attorney, Africa. elation tonight