Pittston Gazette

              'i! W ■na C• ssp ■ 9 v D je* TWO CENTS A COPY; I O DACrS FORTY CENTS A MONTH. ( ° "«C»«■»• |/r«B l WEKKLY BSTaBLIBHED 18S0. 9XO Itfln. 1 DAILY EST. by THEO. HAET 1888. PITT5T0N, PA., SATURDAY, HAY 31, 1902. Always The PEACE 18 PELEE MORE QUIET. ALARM 18 FELT OVER CHOLERA. BASEBALL. BLACK SEA IN A FURY. The Work of Relief and Exploration Rranlta of (Yeaferday'a Game* In the National and American Leagoei. NATIONAL LEAGUE. At New York—Philadelphia, 5; New York. 4. Second game—Philadelphia, 6; New York, 0. At Brooklyn—Boston, 1; Brooklyn, 7. Second game—Boston, 3; Brooklyn, 10. At Pittsburg—Chicago, 6; Pittsburg, 8. Second game—Chicago. 4; Pittsburg, 0. At St. Louis—Cincinnati, 8; St. Louis, 2. Second game—Cincinnati, 1; St. Louis, 3. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. w. Ii. P.c. w. L. P.C. Pittsburg. 30 6 . 833 New York 15 20 .429 Chicago... 23 12 .657 Phlla'phla 13 20 .$94 Boston.... 15 17 .469 Cincinnati 13 21 .382 Brooklyn. 15 19 .441 St. Louis.. 12'21 .364 AMERICAN LEAGUE. At Cleveland—Baltimore, 12; Cleveland. •4. Second game—Baltimore, 10; Cleveland, 7. At Washington—Chicago, 8; Washington. 9. Second game—Chicago, 3; Washington, 2. At Boston—Detroit, 10; Boston, 5. Second game—Detroit. 0; Boston. 2. At Philadelphia—8t. Louis, 11: Philadelphia. 7. Second game—St. Louis, 4; Philadelphia, 11. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. w. U P.O. W. L. P.C. Phlla'phla 18 12 . 600 Detroit.... 15 14 .517 Bostqn 19 13 .593 Baltimore. 16 16 .500 Chicago... 17 13 .567 Wash ton. 14 19 .424 St. Louis.. 15 14 .517 Cleveland. 10 23 .30S Sfoectaclel V The idea that proper Spectacles anil Eyeglasses are an expensive luxury has been exploded a long time hk0— at any rate since we have introduced our Special Eyeglasses witl»»the services of an expert optician for $1.00 H. B. SHUPP'S Expert Optician, 36 W. MARKET, WIIKE8BARRE. Cheapest SETTLED. Uopi On. Fort do France, Martinique, May 31. —Mont I'elee was very quiet yesterday. It's easy for you to figure the sa vings here when such values as these are ottered to you. The United States cruiser Cincinnati has left here for Castries, St. Lucia. George Kennan and liis party are doing pood work at the north end of the Island and are all safe and well. Professor Angelo Hellprln, president of the Philadelphia Geographical society, who Is here under the auspices of the National Geographical society. Is now probably conducting his investigations among the northeast craters. Prevalent In the Philippine A Terrible Storm Wrought Such the Belief Among Berlin Diplomats. Great Havoc. Islands. White and colorcd washable Sun- Konnets, (or DEATHS IN THE ARMY. 150 LIVES REPORTED LOST i£c Each THE REASON FOR DELAY. It le Known That Thirty Vessels Have White enamel Curtain Poles with fixture?, for The Governor of Natal Says That the Admiral Scrvan Invited Professor Robert T. Hill, the United States government geologist, on board the French cruiser Tage, Admiral Servan's flagship, and had an Interview with titan upon his recent expedition to Mont Pelee which lasted nearly three hours and at which United States Consul Aymc acted as Interpreter. Federal Authorities Have Ordered that Been Wrecked, and it is Feared io Cents Strict Quarantine Shall be Main Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, excellent quality and all sizes, for 2jc a Garment Peace Delegates Have Been Eiv tained on Transports Leaving Mn That the Number Will be Largely Joying a Good Time at the Expense nila and Arriving in This Country. Increased. of Great Britain. Washington, May 31.—The Federal authorities do not attempt to disguise the alarm felt over the prevalence of cholera In the Philippines. The deaths of Captain Charles E. Russell, of the army, and Lieutenant Rask, of the ma rlne corps, occurring, as they did within a few days of each other, and the existence of other cases among the troops there, make the situation one of the greatest gravity. "The situation is not so good as we had hoped for," says Snrgeon General Wyman, of the marine hospital service. "Everything possible Is being done to prevent the spread of the disease to the United States. Transports leaving the Philippines will be rigidity ipiarantined sev eral days before their departure and also fbr a sufficient length of time be fore they will be permitted to land their passengers in this country." Constantinople, May 31.—A terrifli wind Btorm swept over the Black Sea yesterday. Information thus far received shows that 30 vessels were wrecked and that the loss of life will roach 150. The shoves of the sea are covered with wreckage and many bod' les are being washed ashore. It is pos sible that the death list will be in creased, reports not yet having been received from many vessels that were known to have been within the storm zone. Berlin, May 31.—Diplomats here arD; convinced that peaoe in South Africa has been definitely settled. Ladies' Summer Corsets, made of fine quality net, big value. For aSc Admirnl Servan was deeply interested in what Professor Hill had to say, as he has personal theories concerning' the recent eruptions. The admiral furnished Professor Hill with many observations made by the French naval officers under him and highly complimented Professor Hill and the National Geographical society upon their explorations.Pletermarltzburg, Natal, May 31.— Governor McCallum, In a speech here yeBterday, said that the Boers wanted six times more than Oreat Britain was prepared to grant, The delegates, ho added, are having a good time at Great Britain's expense. Hence, the delay In the negotiations. Boys' Washable Duck Suits, with deep sailor collar, for 45c Suit Drowned CroRnliiR1 it Ferry. Philadelphia. May 30.—While crossing the Delaware river from Bristol, Ph.. to Burlington Island l'ark, twenty miles nortli of here. John Helzer and another young man named Cook, both of Tacony, were drowned by the enpsizlng of a boat. The two men, with ten others, were being taken across the river In a bateau ferry. The boat was overloaded. When the middle of the river was reached, the ferry was upset by rough water. The other ten persons were rescued after a hard struggle Charles Waters, the ferryman, was arrested for criminal negligence. HIGH GRADE GROCERIES One case of children's Ribbed Summer Vests, for 4c Each Tlie commander of the French cruiser D'Assas reported to Admiral Servan that on* of the submarine cables was broken May 3 at an unknown distance north of Martinique. Thin break was followed by the Hist eruption of ashes. The second cable was broken May 5 at a point ten miles west of St. Pierre In 150 fathoms of water, and when it was dredged up it was found to be tangled and twisted. Our display of fine Wash Goods, Ladies' ShirtWaists, Bolts, Ladies' Neckwear cannot bo excelled and all at very moderate prices. CONDITION OF TRADE, THE SCRANTON EISTEDDFOD. R. G. Dun £ Co.'s Weekly Review of Wonderfully Successful, Both Finan Prices Rig'Ht. the Business Situation, The great eisteddfod held in Scran ton yesterday was wonderfully successful. Some Idea of the popularity that attended the enterprise may he judged from the announcement that 14,500 people attenderf the four sessions. It is estimated that there wero 5,500 people in the armory at the closing session last evening. The scene presented was magnificent and great enthusiasm prevailed. Following is a list of the prize winners: cially and Musically. New York, May 31.- In their weekly trade review R. G. Dun & Co. say: LOOK. READ AND BUY. People's Store, Rase in the money market, favorable crop prospects and confidence abroad are the encouraging factors which out-, weigh the disturbing elements of lalior conflicts and unseasonable weather for retail trade at many points. Effects of the depressing Influences are less keenly felt because they are believed to be only temporary, and confidence Is expressed that with the resumption of work and normal temperature there will be a return to the liberal distribution of merchandise. Uncertainty as to the coal strike may end on Monday, when the first crisis in the contest will be reached. Despite the short corn crop last year the large yield of wheat and high prices for both resulted in the greatest value for the two crops ever recorded, which means that the agricultural sections are prosperous, and other industries must share the good fortune by increased sales of products Best Superlative Flour $4.(30 15 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Oklnlioinn'N Serlnnn Flood. 20 lbs Sugar 1.00 Vtoneliery Coiinnrh l.lliernla. Oklahoma City, Okla., May 81.—'The floods In western Oklahoma and the western portion of Indian Territory continue unabated, with the North Canadian, South Canadian, Washita and other streams still rising. At Vlnita, I. T., a town of IJ.OOO In the Chickasaw Nation, where luilf of the residence portion Is under four or five feet of water from the overflow of ltusli creek and where water to the depth of two feet Is running through the inn In street, there Is no sign of the flood receding. Pcnnnylvanln Winn Bout Hare. Fancy Creamery Butter Sweet Ori'iiKcs. ..'20c to 35e dozen Bermuda Onions, quart.... 8c Onion Sets, 3 quarts for.... 2i)c Potatoes, per bu 25c High Grade Groceries at Cut Prices. London, May 81. Speaking at Leeds last night. Lord Kosebery advised the leaders of the Liberal party to postpone the announcement of their programme until there was some immediate prospect of getting them carried out. Lord ltosehcry said the first and greatest question before the country was peace, which he believed would be announced in ii few days. He said lie hoped that all might he able to support the government's policy of pacification, but warned his hearers that the ministry was not concluding peace with a crushed foe to whom no further attention need be paid. Philadelphia, May 31.—The University of Pennsylvania won the junior varsity boat race from Columbia and Cornell on the national course on the Schuylkill river in Fnirmonnt park yesterday afternoon. Columbia was two lengths behind Pennsylvania at the finish, and Cornell was five lengths to the rear of Columbia. The course was one and a half miles straight away, and Pennsylvania's time was 8:iK. Considering the conditions, the race was a good one. A strong wind blew directly up the course, which made the water choppy. Garden Forks (55c Mixed Chorus—First prize, $1000 Utiea; second prize, $250, Wiikesbarre Garden Hoes Garden ltuki-s Full lino of Hammocks, 75c and up Try our Te;is and Coffees 25c 25c Male Chorus—First prize, $.100, Mas i ns, Wilkesbarre; second prize. $100, Utica. Evans Bros. Success Flour Butterfly Flour, per bbl ... $4.25 4.25 German Male Chorus—Class "B," prize $300, Lelderkranz. Seranton; Class "C." prize, $200. Saengerrunde. Seranton. BRENNAN & ROBERTS Marvel Flour, iDor bbl 4.25 Our Best Superlativo Flour.. 4/25 Potatoes, line stock, lnishel.. .85 Granulated Sugar, 20 lbs for l.(K) Butter, the very best, lb 25 Arrentecl For Forgery, Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Next to Eagle Hotel. Buffalo, May 81.—James A. Moore, thirty-two years old, and Joseph Kelly, nineteen years old, ticket brokers, have been arrested, charged with forgery in the second degree. It is alleged that New York Central tickets have been changed by the use of chemicals, the word "Batavla" being erased and "New York" inserted In its place. It Is said that the railroad company has lost considerable money by the alteration of tickets. Ladies' Chorus—First prize. $300, Seranton; second prize, $100, Utlca. Quartette—'Prize, $20, Watkins party, Harrlsbnrg. Efforts to place contracts for 100,000 tons of pig Iron deliverable In the second quarter of 1003 indicate the confidence of the leading consumers as to the future of this Industry. There Is no cessation of Activity at the mills, and finished products are forwarded to ittiportiinnfe'Vonsuiuers as rapidly aB possible.flnwall I'VIt Yolrnnlt* Shorli, Paris, May 31.—M. Courtol, the chief clerk of Mme. Humbert's solicitor, hag made a declaration before a magistrate that the responsible author of the Humbert-Crawford swindle was Mine. Humbert's father-in-law, wliCi was at one time the French minister of justice. According to M. Courtol, M. Humbert dictated the contract of 188-1 between the Crawfords nnd the Humberts, which has served as a basis for all the subsequent legal proceedings. New PliailF of Humbert Swindle. WiHiams & McAnulty Lion Coffee, lb Arbuckle Coffee, lb San Francisco, May 81,—Pacific mall advices from Honolulu state: The effects of the volcanic eruption at St. Pierre are supposed to have been felt here. At night there are lurid sunsets, and the sunrise is equally startling. Without clouds to make such a color there is a red glare on the horizon as the sun goes down and rises, and it is attributed here to volcanic dust from St. Pierre. Professor C. J. Lyons, government meteorologist here for many years, says the phenomenon is similar to that observed here after the tremendous volcanic explosion at K nihil toil in 1883. Duet, Soprano and Contralto. Prizo $15, Mrs. Brundage and Miss Viji Jones, Seranton. Wall Papers, + Carpets, Draperies. For 25c you can buy onrt can of Evans Bros. Moca and Java Coffee. And once you use it we Know you will say, that yotf would not have any other if it were given you. Duet, Tenor and Bass—Prize. $15 Divided between Evan H. Roberts ami Friend of Slatlngton. and H. Golf Humphreys and Friend, of New York. PAINTS AND OILS ImlaHtrloas Mine Workers making improvements at t-belr homes will Hud a full Hiipply of Mixed I'alnts ami Oils here. Soprano Solo—Prize, $10, Mrs. Brun dage, Seranton. Liabilities of commercial failures for May thus far amounted to $C1,"D78,807 against $0,300,111 last year and $21.- 13.\lD00 two years ago. Of this year's liabilities $3,358,317 was in manufacturing and $8.1-10,003 in trading lines. Aeronaut'* Fatal Fall, Call and wo will introduce to you it lino that Ih worthy of your attention.Kingston, N. Y„ May 31.—Harry Hicks, an aeronaut, was killed at Kingston Point, a summer resort, yes terduy afternoon. When tlie balloon had reached an altitude of ahout 2.00U foot. Hicks comrncncod the descent by means of a parachute, coming down slowly to about MX) feet above the Hudson river. For some reason Hicks lost his hold and fell, striking head first on a sand bar in the river. Contralto Solo—Prize $10, Miss Via Jones. Seranton. SHOES. Tenor Solo, Prize, $10, Evan Roberts Slatlngton. Monument to Cnptnln Corbln Rass Solo—Prize, $1 n, Edgar Pro byn. Plttston. ! 70 North Main Sfreit, Plttston. (.'all and hoc and examine our shoes before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. We have 011 display in our window one of the best values in Ladies' Shoes. Rifjbt up in style. Button or lace. Patent tip. Al.stock. And all sold at Only $1.25 per Pair Failures for the week numbered 11)4 In the United States against 148 last year and 'JO In Canada against 117 a year ago. Union, Conn., May 31.—The monument given to tlie town of Union by ■Tolin \V. Corbln of New York eity was dedicated bore yesterday with appropriate exorcises. The monument is in memory of Captain David P. Corbln of IIArtford. Juvenile Chorus—First Prize, $75 ,Sherman Avenue choir; second prize, $25, North End Chorus. STRIKE NEWS llooNPTrll 1*1(1 tin Aiitnmn Trip*. Washington, May 31. — President Koosevelt has undertaken to make two trips through the western country next fall. One will be in the southwest and the other ill the northwest. They will be made ill redemption of promises more or less specific made by the president last winter. About the last of Sep t em her the president will go to Spring- Held, 111., and to Detroit, Mich., stop ping en route at some other points not ypt determined upon. In the latter part of October lie will go as far Into the southwest as San Antonio, Tex. Welsh Novel—First prize, $25, D. Richards, Slatington; second prize $10, Evan R. Evans, Carnarvon. Wales We have reduced all our Hats 011 account of the strike. MAJOR BERTHELOT INJURED. Ladies' Shirt Waist and Outing Huts, spccial price 98e. Clearing Sale of Flowers at 10c per bunch. One of the French Visitors Suffers the Cornell Winn lOlRht (lured Race, Thrown From WaKon nnil Killed Poem—First prize, $50, George J Phelps, I.oadville, Col.; sccond prize. $10, J. A. Footo, Archbald. Fracture of Hio Leg, Ithaca. N. Y„ May 31.—Cornell easily won the triangular eight oared boat face on Lake Cayuga yesterday. Syracuse Hnlshed second, over three lengths behind the winner, and Harvard's Newell club eight was beaten by more than four boat lengths. Cornell covered the two miles in 10:48. Elnilra, N. Y„ May Ml.-Dr. F. W. Rrockway of Erin, near this city, was thrown out of his wagon at Breesport last night and fatally injured. His head struck a stone In the road. He died thirty minutes ufter the accident. Boston. May 31.—Major Berthelot aide-decamp of General Brugerc, the French commander, slipped on the floor of the commandant's office at the navy yard this morning and his right leg was fractured. He had accompanied Admiral Fonrnler and Commander. Rodgers, U. S. N., for an official call on Rear Admiral Johnson at the navy yard. He went as the representative if General Brugere, Song of Labor—First prize, second prize, $15; third prize $25; $10. Children's Trimmed Leghorns at (i8 cents. EVANS BROS., prizes withheld. Englyn—First prize, $5, Rowland Roberts, Seranton. /If. WALDMAN 46 South Main Stree\ Pntimh Syndicate In Germany 19 South Main St. Plttston, Pa. Rerlin, .May ill.—The Virginia-Carolina Chemical company and the Herman potash syndicate havfi reached a Two Pittston singers were among the recipients of honors at the eis teddfod, Thomas R. Williams and J Edgar Probyn. Mr. Williams sang th 1 tenor solo for the IDr. Mason Glee club of Wlikesbarre, which captured the lirst prize for the rendition of "The Rrltons." and the Seranton Tribune says of his work: "Mr. Williams was easily the host of them all In the male party competition, and fairly lifted the people from their seats with his bu perb rendition." Mr. Probyn won the $10 prize offered for the best rendition of the bass solo, '"Just Are the Ways of God to Man," from seven compcti tors, among them several of the best in this section of the country. J. Par son Price, the adjudicator, spoke 'if Ills rendition as follows: "No. 3 (Mr. Probyn) has a splendid, though light bass voice, but intelligence and thought was behind the voice and the rendition was very satisfactory." Berlin, May 31.—Emperor William Is experimenting with an alcohol motor plow on bis farm at Kadincn. The Knl«er*n l.ntent Pad, For WEDDINGS CUufAre f For FUNERALS « lUlftJrS i Doer DeleKHten Admit Pence. "community of Interest" agreement, according to which there Ik to be no competition between them, and in the future potash will bo sold to the Virginia-Carolina company on favorable terms. All the properties acquired in Germany by the Virginia-Carolina company are to Join the syndicate here. These properties are roughly valued at $3,000,000. Iflli INJECTION. A PERMANENT CURE of tho roost obatlnatc caf»ca of Gonorrhea awl tilo't, guaranteed In from 3 to 6 duya; no other treatment required. Sold by all drupeta's. Brussels, May 31.—It Is said here that the Boer delegates In Europe now ad mlt that peace in South Africa has been secured and that the settlement between the Boers and Great Britain will he signed in the names of the former citizens of the two South African republics who are now in Europe, Including Mr. Ivruger, thus preventing the Irreconeilables from continuing a guerrilla warfare on the pretext that they are obeying the orders of the Boer delegates in Europe. Just wli it you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason- Monument to Archibald Forbes Smyrna, London. May 31.—Field Marshal Wolseley today unveiled a memorial tablet erected In honor of Archibald Forbes, the great war correspondent In St. Paul's cathedral. Smyrna Is the smartest looking town In Turkey so far ns trade Is concerned. It does a bigger business than ."onstantlnople. It Is the headquarters of the wool and of the rug and carpet trade. able price. (now phone) J.BCARPEHTER,«eter st. exeter boro. WEATHER. The most wonderful and the most powerful explosive known is said to be chloride of nitrogen. It is believed to he the only substance that will explode on coming In contact with a bright beam of light, whether the beam be from an electric light or the buii. A I'onerfnl Explosive. Wrppk on the Krle, — MAGNET Washington. May 31.—Partly cloudy tonight aud Sunday; probably show ers. Sharon, Pa., May 31. The Now York special on the Erie road Jumped the track north of the Shonango river bridge yesterday afternoon. The train ran nlong on the ties for '-'IHI foot. Fireman Frederick S. Smith of Meadvilie had an ankle broken. Two or three passengers wore slightly hurt, and the entire number of passengers wcr« badly frightened. Hookefpllrr Buya n It ft 11 row d To know where to buy is a saving of time as well as money. Our stocks art! ready for all demands and the pi ices are the lowest. Halrhnuhfn, LI ill n. O., May 31.—'The sale of thr Columbus, Lima and Milwaukee railrond to John IV Rockefpllpr lias been confirmed by .1 udge Donnelley, B! C. Faurot. who protested against the conllrniatlon. having failed to give thp twenty-live thousand dollar bond required to secure a stay of the court's order. The transfer will lie made .Tune 13. and It is thought the road, now In operation between Lima and Defiance, will be completed to Columbus. Hairbrushes should be washed lr. strong, tepid soda water, then rinsed in clean cold water and placed In the airnot In the sun—to Clry. A Naval Prejudice. There Is n prejudice In the'navy against giving u woman's name to n war vessel of any type. It Is believed to be unlucky. Compare These Prices: 1 lot Seersuckers, worth 12c and A \riv Zealand Cryapr, A. Slnftnlnr Notice. rarnriilf liavp Drills $1,000,000, In Rotomahona, New Zealand, there Is iin immense geyser which covers nn area of nil ncre In extent anil constantly throws columns of water to vast of them ascending 300 feet, clouds of steam which go much higher. 15c; Special price 8c Ladies' Liiee Ribbed and Drop Previous to the visit of .lames I. to the University of Cambridge, In Wis, the vice chancellor Issued n notice to the students which enjoined that "Nots graduate, scholler or student of tills Universale presume to take tobacco In 8alnt Marie's Church, uppon Payne of flnall expcillnge the Universale." The Giant Fprrrgna. Hot Springs, Ark., May 31.—IT. ('. Ureemvay of this clt.v caused quite n surprise by announcing that .lames fireeuway. his son, had been married to Miss I.auder of Pittsburg. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride, who is a niece of Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie's gift to the bride was $1,000,000. The giant Ferregus. slain by Orlando, the nephew of Charlemagne, was twenty-eight feet high and so taenvy that no horse could be found that was strong enough to bear him. Stitch Hose; this week 10c Ladies' Biblnjd Vests; Special 4c 1 lot Itag Carpet. regular 25c kind; while it lasts l!(c IT'S THE DOLLAR WE SAVE YOl* that gives us the standing in business. Every day wo add to our reputation and to your savings. We want your help to increase the value of our business, and oiler you economy in so doing. ChlrnKn'* llnuWInK Combine Chicago, May 31.—The consolidation of the First National bank and the Metropolitan National bank has been formally approved at meetings held by the stockholders of the two institutions. On Monday morning Chicago will have open for business its first hundred million dollar bank. Russian physicians assert that horseflesh Is more nutritious than beef. lloraefleah, Prepared ™ under «KRMAN I.AVV8, Is Excellent for Children's Parasols 15c Men's Laundered Percale Shirts, collars attached, worth 50c; special j nice Snow Crynlnla. There have been noted 151 different forms of snow crystals. Died at Aficr of 111 r LUMBAGO, 1 Rheumatism, Bacttacho, etc. DR. RICHTBR'S Worl«tno*oj4 To Clenn Ilraaa. YVatertown, Mass., May 31.—.Tames .1. Cavanagh, said to have been the oldest man in New Kngland, died here at the age of 111. He was a tailor by trade and a British citizen, although he had lived in this country the greater part of ids life. I.IIsr Kile Mild When cleaning brass, better results are obtained If the discolored articles are treated to an application of a salt and vinegar solution before the usual brass polish Is used. Ladies'. Black Mercerized Sateen Undershirts; deep flounce and ruffle; special only 50c. Best Felt Window Shades complete only 71 cents Boys' Percale Shirt Waists; Special 12J cents The Nile mud. which renders Egypt a habitable country, is said to bear a striking resemblance to that which every season Is brought down by the Missouri."ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. London, May 31.—The Brussels cor respondent of the Dally Telegraph •ays that .1. I'icrpont Morgan's Journey to Italy is connected with negotiations for the incorporation of nil important Italian shipping company in the ocean I'ombiuc. Morfrnn After Italian Ships. ee Our Outing Suits in Flannels, Serges and llrltlsh Fisheries. Washington. May 31.—Miss Alice Hay, daughter of tlie secretary of state, was thrown from her carriage owing to the horses being frightened by a passing car and suffered Injuries that were painful, but not at ull serious. Mint Alice Hay Injured Hon* (jomilnn without Trade Hart "Aaefcar. •' wh.i im nhyekdiq out otiaaay twites' Sir Walter Scott was a genius of the very first order. He succeeded 111 every department of letters, but Ills greatest happiness was In Ills-wife, lie married her after a short acquaintance, and It was a genuine love match, lasting until the day of her death. Sir Walter Sroll'a Mnrrlnnre. Flsli to the value of £10,000,000 Is landed In the United Kingdom annual ly. This unsown linrvest of the sea is gathered by some 74,000 fishermen. / New York. July 26,h 1897 . s I have used Dr. RicMerS vjjf. TWCHOR- PAIN EXPELLER |Hf and have found it of ev Vi cellenl service in  fism. Lumbago and Sciatica'' - —. C6* /Pi-*). Homespun, at 1 lot Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists, latest styles; while they last 25c Matting, close and heavy, worth 18c; our special price 12c $7.00,8.00, 9.00, $10 Itrnkc Hammer Tlirnivliifr lleeord New York, May 31.—During the trials in the sixteen pound hammer throw at Berkeley oval .1. It. Dewitt of Princeton broke all previous Intercollegiate records with a throw of 104 feet 10 inches. Poultry netting at Ash's, N. Main. IX or BOYS' DEPARTMENT you will find some good values at $2,2.50, 3.00 What are they? They take the place of Lath and Plaster, are cheaper, can be put on by any one and are fire proof. For Bale by J. E. PATTERSON & CO. Wall Boards. NrKro Mnrilrrfr HanKril. 02 Norfolk, Va„ May 31.—Mark Banks, colored, was hanged in the jilll at Portsmouth for a criiuiiial assault on Mrs. George Kennedy/ a sixty-four yenr-ojd white woiiuai, in Norfolk county on April Hi las J 25c. and 80c. at all drufgkU orthroufh k F. Ad. Blebter A Co., fiH Pearl St., New Tor* L 36 HIBHEST A jonal AWARDS.J Br com mrndtd 6y hroai innt Fhf- jm Iicuiu, What* "•!* and Ret oil RMLjnouti. JlialitirMhJAQ The Magnet Onions, garlic, leeks, olives and shallots stimulate the circulation, increase thdMUva and gastric Juice and pro- Digestion Promoters, Gilroy & Tigue Harden hosp and lnwn mowers at Aash's, N. Main St. The best made. Rohan's baked goods 37 S.. Main St., Pittston,