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N [t v YEAR. • ■ fcrTT-" TWO CENT# A COPY; I gl D/lfirC FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° r#HDC®# I WEEKLY K8TABI.IHHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. BV THEO. HABT 188S. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1902. DtJTY LED NUNS RECALCITRANT. SEVEN DEAD MORGAN AND BALFOUR DINE ACTIVITY IN VENEZUELA ONLY ONE STORY; BEST OF EVERYTHING ALWAYS: BEST They Barricade Themaelvea In Their IN A WRECK American Flnnnclcr and British : '*,v TO DEATH Pnrls, July 25.—Penalties varying from the payment of a fine of 5 francs ($1) to Imprisonment for three months have beeij Imposed upon seven of the persons arrested for having taken part in the demonstrations in connection with the closing of the congregational schools. It is asserted that Abbe Bardinal, the cure at Levallois, a suburb of Paris, who was prominent in Wednesday's disturbances, will be disciplined. M. Combes, the premier, continues to receive addresses from public bodies congratulating the government upon the energy with which it is dealing with the unauthorized schools. School Bnlldinm. London, July 25.—J. Pierpont Morgan waB Jast night the chief guest at a remarkable dinner given in the house of commons by Archibald White Maconochie, M. I'. for the east division of Aberdeenshire. On one side of the host sat Mr. Morgan and on the other the premier, Mr. Balfour. Other guests were the United States embassador, Joseph II. Choate; William St. John Rrodriek, secretary of state for war; It. W. Ilanbury, president of the board of agriculture; Sir E. II. Carson, solicitor general; Sir Charles Dllke, M. I'.; Sir It. 1!. t'lniay, attorney general; Clinton Edward Dawklns, Sir Thomas Lipton. Bart.; Colonel Ilunslcker, George Wyiidlmm, chief secretary for Ireland; Arnold Foster, financial secretary to the admiralty; Ueorge Westingho\i''e and Uiibert Parker, 31. P. for CJraVesend.Premier Meet, All Summer Goods al Special Low Prices. Look Over These Bargains: One casCD Children's Gauze Vests, *■ 3 cents Each Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, , ,f — 9 Albany Firemen Give Up BRENNAN & ROBERTS Four Others Missing and ( May be Dead. Report That Vallencia Has Been Taken. ft V- Their Lives. Best Patent Flour. 20 lbs Gran. Sugar... 10 bars Laundry Soap Arbuckle Coffee.... Lion Coffee $4.25 1.00 39 cents Each Children's Black Ribbed Hose, TWO KILLED AT FIRE. SEVENTEEN WERE INJURED PRERIDENT ON THE SCENE 5 cents a pair Ladies' Summer Corsets, %\ Dh Panhandle Express Crunhes Into a Left With Troops for LaGuayra, Leav. 19 cents a pair Children's Parasols, all colors, lO cents Each Ladies' Sun Bonnets, 19 Cents Each Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns, 39 Cents Each Ladies' Colored Sliirt Waists, 39 Cents Each Infants' White Lawn Bonnets, lO Cents Each Ladies' Wrappers, well made, 49 Cents Each Ladies' Fancy Gauze Vests, 9 Cents Each Gents' Fancy Suspenders, _A Big Factory Building Completely De- Standing Coal Car in the Darkness, ing Only Three Hundred Soldiers Cheese, full cream, lb. Sweitzer Cheese, lb... 5 bot. Catsup . .174' ■troyed, Throwing Hundreds Out of for the Protection of the Important .25 .25 .25 W6rk, and Causing a Loss of Half » a Million Dollars. Only four unauthorized congregatlonallst schools now remain In Purls. The nuns In charge of these have encouraged demonstrations in their favor and are determined'to? remain until they are forcibly expelled. As the limit of delay accorded by Premier Combes' circular expired at noon yesterday it is likely thnt decrees ordering the expulsion of the sisters will be placed in the hands of the police today and that the execution of these decrees will be accompanied by scenes of violence and disorder. Causing the Complete Destruction 3 doz. Heinz Pickles, sweet 3 doz. Heinz Pickles, sour . 1 Cjt. Heinz Sweet Mixed... of Almost the Entire Train, City of Barcelona. Albany. N. Y., July 25.—One of tlio most disastrous flres that have visited this city in many years crccufred this interning. The six story building owned tDy the United Shirt and Collar Co. and partially occupied by that concern was gutted by flames. The Are started a\. 2 o'clock and within two hours the building was completely ruined. The building housed 20 manufacturing Arms, and several hundred hands have been thrown out of employment by the fire. The loss Is estimated at from $400,000 to *500,000. At 3.15 the eastern walls of the burning building fell, taking with them the top story of the old Germania hotel. The westepir-w»R. also fell, crashing through tlve oof of the Columbia hotel. Donald K. Bishop and James J. Shelley, firemen, who were working nearest the eastern end Dayton, Ohio, July 25.—Seven persons. perhaps eleven, met a horrible death, seventeen were Injured and grfcit damage was done to rolling stock by an accident on the Panhandle railroad at Trebinc station, near Xenia, Ohio, at a late hour last night. Among the dead are the following: Washington July 25.—The Navy Department today received the following cable message from Commander Mc- Lean, of the United States cruiser Cincinnati, dated LaGuayra. July 24; The dinner began at 8 o'clock in a private dining room within the precincts of the house of commons. With the exception of Secretary Wyiidhain, who was obliged to return to the house of commons for the Irish debate, a majority of-the guests sat and chattel until nearly 11 o'clock. The proceedings were quite informal and the conversation was peculiarly frank. The South African war. the international yacht races, the shipping combination and King Edward's health were all discussed in turn. Mr. Morgan and Sir. Balfour were both particularly animated.BRENNAN ft ROBERTS, "The President Venezuela, with his troops, embarked' for LaGuayra at 2 p. m. today. Only 300 soldiers have been left at Barcelona, Venezuela. It is rumored that Valencia has been taken." Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Nest to Eagle Hotel. William Clark, engineer, of Columbus, Ohio. Williams & McAnulty. William Dwyer. of Columbus. M. M. Peters, of Columbus. Charles McGowan, of Greenfield, Ind Two unknown women. An unknown man. Great Damage by Flood. In n number of villages In Brittany the sisters have shut themselves up in the school buildings, and their supporters have mounted guard outside and threaten to resist the gendarmes when the latter come to expel the nuns and Hjsipe the doors. Geneva, N. Y„ July 25.—The entire Pennsylvania division of.tlie New York Central railroad is tied up. as a result of a cloudburst at Dresden last night. A trainload of 100 passengers wa i stalled south of this place by washouts. The damage to crops Is enor- Wo sell more ready mixed DC ADV piintfl dnring the summer HE AD I months than all the year rouud. The weather is more favorable 10 Cents a Pair Men's Balbrigg&n Underwear, An express train, bound from St. l.ouiit to New York, was speed Ins along in the darkness when it came into collision with a loaded coal car that had been standing on a siding and that had run down upon the main traek. The Pngine of the express train was overturned and Engineer Clarkwas crushed to death beneath the ponderous mass of iron and steel. The postal ear. the combination express and smoker, and the day coach wera also overturned. The two Pullmans were not overturned, but were thrown crosswise on the track. The gas tanks under, the cars exploded, with the result that fire was added to the horrors of those fast in the wreckage. The three first cars were completely consumed by the flames, but the occupants mjanaged to escape without se lions Injuries. Cries for help wera heard coming from beneath one of the Pullmans. Onlookers were compelled to witness the burning to death ol' two women and one man who were fast in the wreck anil who could not be released in time to save them. Wrecking trains, with physicians, were rushed to the scene of the wreck from Dayton and Xenia; for their use at that time. We MIYCn tell vou truly, our line of lYllAClf ready mixed paints is of a reliable grade—the paint takes 15 Cents a Garment Boys' Bluek and White Shirts, hold slid stays on, retaining A IllTTO its color much longer than I A 111 poor, unreliable paints Bny Am*41 * Ht the Well known reliable old 19 Cents Each Window Shades, spring roller, KING EDWARD'S PROGRESS SHIPCOMBINATION ASSURED moits, Arm of Williams & McAnulty. 60 North Main Street, PHtston. 8 Cents Each Hl« Mnjeflty Now Able to Take a Few Presidential Party Reaches Oyster Bay People's Store, i \ of the building when the wiills fell, flv were caught beneath the falling mass ' . and their lives were crushed put instantly. Two other firemen Were injured so badly that it is feared they will not recover. By 10 o'clockxhe fire was under control, but the firemen were still pouring water on the flamed. Stem. Completed When Convenient. J. P. Morgnn, Jr., Snyn It Will Be Oyster Hay. N. Y., July 25.—The yacht Mayflower, bearing President Roosevelt anCl party home from Sea Girt, N. J., which was fog hound off TompklnsvilleNast night, reached here safely at 8 o'clock this morning. NEW TELEPHONE. London, .Inly 25.—The Daily Telegraph. this morning says the king sat up for a time yesterday and for the first time since the operation u]hDu him was permitted to stand and take a couple of steps. It is currently reported at Cowes, says the Telegraph, that on the day of the naval review the royal yacht will remain at her moorings, atul the warships will steam past, proceeding afterward nround the Isle of Wight. Loudon, July 25.—J\lMeriDont Morgan, Jr., has given a denial to the statements that there has been a hitch In the negotiations for combining Atlantic steamship interests, and he has declared that the stories of the abandonment of the arrangements are equally unfounded. The capital, he says, has been underwritten, umi 11 it■ purchase will be completed when the circumstances make it convenient. 15 SOUTH M4I/V STREET, If you are looking for Something in tbc line of GET OUR PRICES Knoxville, Tenn.. July 25.—Over 40 people were poisoned yesterday at Maryville by drinking lemonade that had been carelessly surcharged witli tartaric acid. Five of the victims will probably'die. Many Poisoned by Lemonade. UNO SEE OUR LINE OF Fire In Bridgeport, Conn, GROCERIES JELLY GLASSES I Bridgeport, Coun., July 25. — Fire broke out nt 11:50 last night In the plant of the Bridgeport Wood Bending company, located on John street. In the Immediate business section of the city. When the firemen arrived, the entire western section of the building was ablaze, and a serious conflagration was Imminent. A second alarm was turned In, bringing out almost the entire fire fighting ftDrce. While the loss Is but $12,000, tlie danger threatening the business center was sufficient to create great alarm, and It was not until 1:30 a. m. that the fire was under control, the firemen having succeeded In confining the flames te the wood bending building. Referring to the circular issued on Wednesday by the British nnd North Atlantic Steam Navigation company, the proprietary company of the Dominion line, u member of the Morgan firm said that it had no signitlcauce save to point out what becomes of the 5 per cent dividend declared at the meeting. He added that the companies concerned in tiie combination are pledged to the arrangement and that it is not necessary for the syndicate to complete the formal agreement before Dec. 31. BEFORE BUYING. King Edward will hold a council aboard the Victoria and Albert tomorrow, when It is expected the new cabinet appointments will be Nettled. These appointments are likely to be announced next week. The rumors current that the king contemplated selling his stud and retiring from the turf arc formally Contradicted. We have them. SEE DISPLAY IN WINDOW King Edward on a Short Cruise, Cowes, Isle of Wight. July 25.—The royal yacht Victoria and Albert took King Edward for a short cruise to tho westward today. Bottle Ketchup Bottle Ketchup, 10c, or 3 for 5 cans Windsor Corn 3 cans Early June Pears 3-lb pail Jam, in tin. 5-lb pail Jr 5-lb pail 1 5-lb pail J 1 crock Lutz it St Aff Kinds at Lowest Prices• fi pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen £ pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen h (|iiart plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen 30c 1 pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen 48c 22c Coronation Naval Review Date. 25c Commodore Lamhton, commanding the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, in a letter to his brother, the Earl of Durbum, referring to King Edward, says, "The king is looking handsomer than ever I saw ill in look before." London, July 25.—The Admiralty Of' flee today issued an order announcing that the coronation naval review will be held at Spithead on Aug. 1C. flTj-. ill till lum 13uttC Kutt ANOTHER WRECK IN OHIO-. ARREST IN SACK MURDER. THE WEATHfcR , Iiraum iV Co Good Tumblers, can lxD used for jolly glass or drinking glass, smooth top with tin cup, two styles, per dozen.. 30c TROUBLE OVER SCHOOLS. Hear Coach of Train Goom Through a Treatlc. Uody Found on Shore Hond, Brook- Washington. July 25.—-forecast until f p. m„ Saturday, for eastern Pennsylvania: Cloudy and unsettled weather, with occasional showers, tonight and Saturday. Apple Butter 1 crock Heinz Apple Butter. 1 gal; Canned Apples,(whole) 8 bot. 5-niinute Root Beer... 3 bot. Hires' Boot Beer for.. Good Rio Coffee, lb Arbuckle's Coffee Lion Coffee REBELS AT PUERTO CABELLO McConnellsville, O., July 25.—The worst wreck ill tlie liistory of the Mus kingum valley occurred at noon at the Douda trestle, a mile south of this city. A northbound passenger tpUn 611 the Ohio ami Little Kanawha railway Was passing over the trestle when the rear coueli turned over twice in its descent and fell forty feet. It is stated the trestle had been Weakened lDy the recent floods. New* YorkJBuJj SfirVlnccnzo Troyin, a fruit pngkej.of 004* I licks street, Brooklyn, i**|ii the Unymond street jail 011 u technical charge of vagrancy, while several detectives are engaged In trying to connect him with the murder of Giuseppe Catania, a grocer of 107 Columbia street, South Brooklyn, whose body was found in a sack at the Shore road and Seventythird street on Wednesday night. lyn. Identified. 1 French Cabinet Had Question of Clos 1 "'■/" Ing Them Under Consideration. Attack I'pon the Yen«Dxm*lan Port in Kxprrtpil nt Any Honr. Paris, July 25.—The cabinet met today, President presiding. The main question discussed wag Premier Combes's decrec ordering the immedi ate Closing of all the congregational establishments, which the premier submitted for the consideration of the ministers. Fifty men friendly to the nun's convent on Rue Saint Maur. where Tuesday's clerical demonstration occurred, have garrisoned the con vent, and are prepared to make a vio lent defense if the necessity demands it. They have raised a banner bearing the inscription: "Liberty or Death." Twenty-six religious schools In Paris will be closed tomorrow and othersthroughout the country will be closed later. Washington, July A"D.—United States Consul Luther T. Ellsworth iiiis been elected president of the provisional conference created by the foreign consuls at Puerto CubeHo, Venezuela, Which is surrounded by revolutionists and where a battle is expected to take place at any hour. Commander Mc- Lean, commanding the Cincinnati, sent this cable to the navy department from La Guayra: 1 pint Masoi})DT;irs, perdoz... 45c 1 quart Mason iJfirs, per doz.. 50c | gal. Mason Jars, per doz. .. tiOc Now is the Time to Buy Your Shoes We have reduced prices on all footwear. Boston Shoe Store, 79 N. Main. Mason tops and l ubbers, doz. 25c Fruit jar rubbers, good quality white, per dozen 4c Woman Will llann: Father** Mnr«lC*rrr Mangan's The train was going at the ordinary speed over the trestle when the rear couch fell, and there was no damage to any part of the train except to the coach which fell; and it was smashed Into splinters. Thirty passengers were in tin* coach, nearly all of them froln local jioiufs along the Muskingum valley. Relief was promptly sent from this city and from Malta, which is on the o]Dposite side of the Muskingum river from McConnellsville. Savannah, tJa.. July 25.—Boisy Bryant, colored, will lime a unique taking off when he is hanged at Adel. Berrien county, on Aug. 22. lie will have the honor of being hanged by a white woman, for the lirst time in the history of the state. Bryant was convicted of the murder of W. A. Il.vers, marshal of the town, who was trying to break up a band of negro "blind tiger" keepers and gamblers when he was killed. Mrs. Ella Ilall, daughter of the murdered officer, wrote to Sheriff Swindell requesting the privilege of springing the trap at the execution of Bryant, and the sheriff has replied that, while he anticipated the pleasure of the privilege for'lilmseTF, he would waive Ills own Inclinations and comply with her Bargain in Russet Shoes. See our display in window. Every pair at cost and some below cost. Quick work was made of the Identification of the mutilated corpse and of the arrest of Troyia, who, so far as known, is the only man with whom Catania was on bad terms. The search for evidence to connect Troyia with the crime came more slowly, however. Detective Yacliris said last night that he had made some progress, but said the case was in such shape that lie did not feel it to be "wise to reveal what hi; had learned. "Information lias been received from the commander of the Topeka, Commander Xlckals, tfyit an attack upon Puerto Cabello is expected. A meeting of foreign consuls has elected American consul president of the conference. Dry Goods and Grocery Stores, Evans Bros. 10 and 12 North Main Street "Marietta visited Cuniuna and Corupano. President Castro remains at Barcelona. Fa Ike (German), Kouiugen Regeutes (Norwegian), at Puerto Cabello; Gazelle (German) and Suchet (French) here." 46 South Main Street, ,1 Pittston, Pa. ,7/D Miss Gertrude Sherwood of Itoxbury and A. J. Rathhun of Columbus were killed, and County Commissioner \V. F. Lightlilser is dying. Six or more others were probably fatally hurt, among them being Charles Uaiiey, a Marietta traveling man. About a dozen others are suffering serious injuries. v:- T / FATAL COLLISION ON D. & H Haelnir For an Inland. For WEDDINGS C|AWar* f For FUNERALS rlu™®r5 ■ Brakeman Killed and Two Trains Bad London, July-25.—The Times' Tokyo correspondent cubles that because of the news that 'the American Captain Hoseliill has left Honolulu with the purpose of taking iHjssesslon of Marcus island. 800 miles southeast of Yokohama. the Japanese government has dispatched thither the protected cruiser ivasakl. with a diplomatic official oil board. The explanation of the Japanese government is that It is desired to reassure the Japanese residents there and to convince them that the Hoseliill claim is untenable. It Is the claim of Japan that the island was annexed to that country in 1808 and that it was discovered by a Japanese subject in 1870. Thoroutrb instruction. Low tuition rates Graduates secure lDest positions. Some are now drawing salaries of $1,2U0. fl/MKi and Mauv in five and six months qualify theiu selves to fill positions which lDay $50 and $00 per month at the atart. The attention of AMBITIOUS young people is solicited. Positions furnished, bend for circnlaro. BUCK & WHITMORE, SCRANTON. ly Damaged. Johnstown, Pa., July 25.—The second day's official inquiry into the Rolling Mill mine disaster of July 10 being held under the direction of Coroner Miller established the fact conclusive ly that the explosion was caused by some one lighting gas which had accumulated, but was not at its highest explosive point. In what manner it was ignited or by whom will probably never lie known. Witnesses testified that of the (XX) men employed in the mine about 10 per cent are practical miners, in whom the mind officials could place confidence. Miners found in dangerous places with open lamps were (lis- The Jolinittowii luqnrat. Just what you want in floral decorations 011 short notice. Wo can do much for vou at a reason- Ballston. N. Y., July 25.—A head-011 collision between freight trains occurred late last night on the Delaware and Hudson railroad, at Putnam. Roth locomotives and 15 cars were badly wrecked. BraUcinan Minefad was killed. Traffic was delayed for ten hours. request. CloudbnrM at Irwin, Pa. able price. (new phone) J-BXARPENTER,exeter st. exeter boro Onturlo and Wentern Truln IMtehed. Irwin, Pa., July 25.—Irwin was the center of a cloudburst, hailstorm and windstorm last night which extended over an area of less than two miles, and the damage wrought in less than an hour Is conservatively estimated at not less than $2(10,000. The terrific downpour of rain cadged the North Irwin Water company dam south of tin' town and the Westmoreland Conl company dam to break, and the rtlsh'of watt;r into Tinker run and Brush creek did most of the damage. The water In Tinker run swept the three bridges away. Middletowu, X. Y., July 25.—A train 011 the Kllenville branch of the Ontario and Western railroad was thrown from the track last evening near Spring Gleii while rounding a curve owing to a washout. The engine, a passenger coach and a combination car left the track. Six passengers in the latter car were somewhat Injured, but none seriously. Sniart Price-Saving on All Lines at the Specialw This Week. Jeffries the Favorite. — MAGNET San Francisco. July 25.—Betting on tonight's prize light is becoming heavier. The prevailing odds are 1U to 4 on Jeffries. n You will find a saving of a half and more hejM, Early for such a movement V Yes ; very. That is the chief charm of it for you ; the first of July when you want the floods. But congealed enthusiasm is going to thaw out suddenly, when it comes, and we propose being first in the freshet. on America** Futnre. Fatal Wreck on Hock Inland, Paris. Jifly 25c-Baron Pierre de Coubertln In an article in the Figuro this morning on tlie foreign policy of the United States tries to sliow.that destiny is pushing the Americans to the first rank of the Anglo-Saxon peoples. "Their starry banner/' says Karon -de Coubertin, "will one day lie par excellence the Anglo-Saxon flag, and in defense 9f that flag the Washington government will be quick to use cannon." charged. Omaha. July 25.—A westbound passenger train 011 the Chicago. Hock Island and Pacific road was wrecked two miles west of South Omaha. The fireman was killed, the engineer perhaps fatally injured and two express messengers badly bruised. To Syndicate Country Paper*. GenrHee Valley Auralu Flooded. Xewburg, X. y.. July 25.—Peter F. Collier & Son. publishers, are said to be nt the lieail of the million dollar corporation which is being organized to buy a string of newspapers up the state. H. Lowlts is tlie general manager and lias charge of forming the trust, which it is proposed to have fully organized and In operation the 1st of October. (ieneseo, N. Y.. July 25.—This village has been visited' by another terrllic thunder and rain storm which added to the work of devastation to crops. Several houses were struck by lightning ill the rural districts and greatly damaged. At Conesus lake the storm raged with greater fury than ill tills village, doing a great amount of damage to cottages, docks and boathouses. The porch of the hotel at Maple Beach was blown off, and outbuildings were more or less damaged. The water in the Genesee river is rising rapidly again. / Lead, Kindly LlKht. Th6 light fails for the hesitating stcpJ-(Hid a wavering allegiance leads to tiie Confusion Issuing In darkness. "OurVii£jiot the reason why; ours is but to do and die," if necessary, assured that being obedient unto death is to enter Into an abundant life. This cannot be too strongly insisted upon. Obedience Is the law of service, and obedience to this moving Light is the means whereby it becomes clearer to us. The Light is moving on. The night darkens before the dawn, and then with the dawn the moving Light becomes transformed for us Into the welcoming Presence, and we find the Light has led us home, to go out no more forever.—Episcopal Recorder. Wo have marked down our stock of Men's Summer. Suits to figures that mean a saving of money Ileverlilftt* to Meet llnltey In Tpsan, 1 lot Ladies' Lisle Thread Vests, handsomely trimmed with wide lace and »ilk tare, V neck, worth 5(X ; tliia week 19c to you Houston. Tex.. July 25.—A special to the Post from Seguin. Tex., says that Senator Beveridge of Indiana lias expressed his willingness to make at least four speeclics in the Fifteenth district, ill which Senator Bailey of Texas will make a campaign in behalf of John N. Garner, the ltemocratic nominee for congress. Friends of J. ('. Scott, the Republican candidate, have i-ommuuicated with Senator Beveridge, with the above result. 1 lot Boys' Wash Blouse Suits, with eailor collars, worth 75c; this week 39c. Men's Sack Suits in series, flannels and fancy worsted: formerly $9.00, KMX) and 11.00: H t|| our price . v ■ ■wll( Governor Taft Sulla I'nr Manila Madrid. July 25.—Frequent earthquake shocks have been felt recently lM'tween Santander. capital of the province of that name, and the province of Asturias. The shock* were accompanied by subterranean noises. A dispatch from the Azores islands sayg there has just been a terrific submarine volcanic eruption off Horta, island of Fayal. A jfl-eat rock inenndes-ent with heat was thrown up. The people were panic stricken. ' EnrthqnnkfH nn«l Rrupttnnn. Children's Untriuimed Iudla Panama Hate, regular 2"k; quality; special price He. Naples, Italfr, July 25.—The Ueruian steamer Prinzess Irene, which sailed yesterday for Manila, took among her passengers Governor Tuft, Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter. 1 lot Best Machine Silk. 50 yards: we got them cheap and it is yours for 3c. Ladies' Shirt Waifct*, all the latest styles, reduced one-half; 50c kind now 25c. Children's Lawn Caps, worth everywhere 10c; thia week 6c. Cnnadlnu M. P. Fatally Hart. Owens Sound, Out., July 25. Dr. T. II. Horsey, representative for North (Jfey in the Dominion house of common*, was fatally Injured by the bursting of the flywheel 011 an engine at the .cement works. I)r. Horsey was the principal promoter of the enterprise, wlileh had only been in operation a Wash Suits: rejr. 9Cf» .")0c value: our price OUw Now York, July 25.—May Yohe sailed yesterday for England 011 the Fuerst Bismarck. Miss Yobe's cabin on tl\C Fuerst Bismarck was not engaged in May Yohe Sails Away 1 lot Felt Window hhades; while they last He. Linen Opaque Shades, regular 25cgoods; this On the Eve of BIk Flight. Ladies" Fast Black Hose, with white feet, worth 15c; this week tScr. week 19c. Two-piece 1). B. Suits, serjro,1) tCD 1 5 yrs, 04 Cfl worth 3.50; price 8an Francisco, July 25—The eve of the heavyweight championship light finds lxDtli of the principals asserting that they are in prime condition. Both ■re equally confident of getting the derision. Neither sees how he can lose. Two Good Rnlea. Boss1 Caps, regular 15c kind, special price 5c. Ladies' Patent Leather Belts, 18c and 25c quality; your choice 10c. her name Remember that charity thinketh no evil, much less repeats it. There nre two good rules which ought to be written on every heart—never believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know It is true; never tell even that unless you feel that It is absolutely necessary and that God Is listening .while you tell it.—Henry Van Dyke. Belmont to Build Brooklyn Tannel. New York. July 25.—The rapid transit commission lias by a unanimous vote accepted ilie bill of the Belmont syndicate' to build the Brooklyn extension of tlie rapid transit subway for ,$2,000 .IK*). Heal estate to be purchased Vlll cost $1.(ltHMMNl more. There was a large delegation from Brooklyn to pro- few days. Mineral' Defense Fund GrouH. Indianapolis. I ml.. .Inly 25.—Contributions to the mine defense fund for the anthracite strike in less than one week hitvi1 reached $123,000 exclusive of the assessment of the nieu. The first week's assessment of the bituminous district is now due. and it is expected that f-10,000 or $50,000 a day will begin pouring Into headquarters from this source, by Saturday. Including the assessment of the men, the first week's centrlhutions will be In the neighborhood of $400,000. Foldine Lunch Bcxep, worth 20c; here for 5c India Liueu, regular 10c quality, this week tic a yard. Cieiic.rnl MncAr(hiir'n Aids. Washington, July 25. (teller* 1 Sine Arthur in assuming temporary command of the department of the east announces thai Captain Francis J. Kerium. Second infantry, and Captain It. A.. Brown. Fourth cavalry, have been appointed aids on his staff. Both Jeffries and l'ltzsinimons spent the day quietly, cutting out all work. See our handsome line of laces and embroideries, we have all kinds, reduced one-half. GIW 4 III. Mr. Morgan'* Hetura. London, July 25.—It is leariKMl that J. Picrpont Morgan will sail for New York Aug. 13 on the White Star line steamer Oceanic. The Corsair. Mr. Morgan's yacht, will sail July 2Ci in order to take part in the cruise of the New Yacht club. The Magnet Clothiers, Hatters and { rate the bid involving an outlay of $8,000,(KIO made by the Brooklyn ltapld test against the Belmont bid and advo- Ib Sacriflc* and Purity, Furnishers Oarden hose and lawn mowera at Ash's, N. Main St Love, is best Bhown la sacrifice and blossoms sweetest in the white garments of purity.—Hohenzollern. Transit, company 37 8. Main |3t.j Pitteton. ; Corner Main and Broad Striate*
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, July 25, 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 | 1902-07-25 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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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. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, July 25, 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 | 1902-07-25 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
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Full Text | N [t v YEAR. • ■ fcrTT-" TWO CENT# A COPY; I gl D/lfirC FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f ° r#HDC®# I WEEKLY K8TABI.IHHED 1850. 1 DAILY EST. BV THEO. HABT 188S. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1902. DtJTY LED NUNS RECALCITRANT. SEVEN DEAD MORGAN AND BALFOUR DINE ACTIVITY IN VENEZUELA ONLY ONE STORY; BEST OF EVERYTHING ALWAYS: BEST They Barricade Themaelvea In Their IN A WRECK American Flnnnclcr and British : '*,v TO DEATH Pnrls, July 25.—Penalties varying from the payment of a fine of 5 francs ($1) to Imprisonment for three months have beeij Imposed upon seven of the persons arrested for having taken part in the demonstrations in connection with the closing of the congregational schools. It is asserted that Abbe Bardinal, the cure at Levallois, a suburb of Paris, who was prominent in Wednesday's disturbances, will be disciplined. M. Combes, the premier, continues to receive addresses from public bodies congratulating the government upon the energy with which it is dealing with the unauthorized schools. School Bnlldinm. London, July 25.—J. Pierpont Morgan waB Jast night the chief guest at a remarkable dinner given in the house of commons by Archibald White Maconochie, M. I'. for the east division of Aberdeenshire. On one side of the host sat Mr. Morgan and on the other the premier, Mr. Balfour. Other guests were the United States embassador, Joseph II. Choate; William St. John Rrodriek, secretary of state for war; It. W. Ilanbury, president of the board of agriculture; Sir E. II. Carson, solicitor general; Sir Charles Dllke, M. I'.; Sir It. 1!. t'lniay, attorney general; Clinton Edward Dawklns, Sir Thomas Lipton. Bart.; Colonel Ilunslcker, George Wyiidlmm, chief secretary for Ireland; Arnold Foster, financial secretary to the admiralty; Ueorge Westingho\i''e and Uiibert Parker, 31. P. for CJraVesend.Premier Meet, All Summer Goods al Special Low Prices. Look Over These Bargains: One casCD Children's Gauze Vests, *■ 3 cents Each Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, , ,f — 9 Albany Firemen Give Up BRENNAN & ROBERTS Four Others Missing and ( May be Dead. Report That Vallencia Has Been Taken. ft V- Their Lives. Best Patent Flour. 20 lbs Gran. Sugar... 10 bars Laundry Soap Arbuckle Coffee.... Lion Coffee $4.25 1.00 39 cents Each Children's Black Ribbed Hose, TWO KILLED AT FIRE. SEVENTEEN WERE INJURED PRERIDENT ON THE SCENE 5 cents a pair Ladies' Summer Corsets, %\ Dh Panhandle Express Crunhes Into a Left With Troops for LaGuayra, Leav. 19 cents a pair Children's Parasols, all colors, lO cents Each Ladies' Sun Bonnets, 19 Cents Each Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns, 39 Cents Each Ladies' Colored Sliirt Waists, 39 Cents Each Infants' White Lawn Bonnets, lO Cents Each Ladies' Wrappers, well made, 49 Cents Each Ladies' Fancy Gauze Vests, 9 Cents Each Gents' Fancy Suspenders, _A Big Factory Building Completely De- Standing Coal Car in the Darkness, ing Only Three Hundred Soldiers Cheese, full cream, lb. Sweitzer Cheese, lb... 5 bot. Catsup . .174' ■troyed, Throwing Hundreds Out of for the Protection of the Important .25 .25 .25 W6rk, and Causing a Loss of Half » a Million Dollars. Only four unauthorized congregatlonallst schools now remain In Purls. The nuns In charge of these have encouraged demonstrations in their favor and are determined'to? remain until they are forcibly expelled. As the limit of delay accorded by Premier Combes' circular expired at noon yesterday it is likely thnt decrees ordering the expulsion of the sisters will be placed in the hands of the police today and that the execution of these decrees will be accompanied by scenes of violence and disorder. Causing the Complete Destruction 3 doz. Heinz Pickles, sweet 3 doz. Heinz Pickles, sour . 1 Cjt. Heinz Sweet Mixed... of Almost the Entire Train, City of Barcelona. Albany. N. Y., July 25.—One of tlio most disastrous flres that have visited this city in many years crccufred this interning. The six story building owned tDy the United Shirt and Collar Co. and partially occupied by that concern was gutted by flames. The Are started a\. 2 o'clock and within two hours the building was completely ruined. The building housed 20 manufacturing Arms, and several hundred hands have been thrown out of employment by the fire. The loss Is estimated at from $400,000 to *500,000. At 3.15 the eastern walls of the burning building fell, taking with them the top story of the old Germania hotel. The westepir-w»R. also fell, crashing through tlve oof of the Columbia hotel. Donald K. Bishop and James J. Shelley, firemen, who were working nearest the eastern end Dayton, Ohio, July 25.—Seven persons. perhaps eleven, met a horrible death, seventeen were Injured and grfcit damage was done to rolling stock by an accident on the Panhandle railroad at Trebinc station, near Xenia, Ohio, at a late hour last night. Among the dead are the following: Washington July 25.—The Navy Department today received the following cable message from Commander Mc- Lean, of the United States cruiser Cincinnati, dated LaGuayra. July 24; The dinner began at 8 o'clock in a private dining room within the precincts of the house of commons. With the exception of Secretary Wyiidhain, who was obliged to return to the house of commons for the Irish debate, a majority of-the guests sat and chattel until nearly 11 o'clock. The proceedings were quite informal and the conversation was peculiarly frank. The South African war. the international yacht races, the shipping combination and King Edward's health were all discussed in turn. Mr. Morgan and Sir. Balfour were both particularly animated.BRENNAN ft ROBERTS, "The President Venezuela, with his troops, embarked' for LaGuayra at 2 p. m. today. Only 300 soldiers have been left at Barcelona, Venezuela. It is rumored that Valencia has been taken." Corner Main and Thomas Streets, Nest to Eagle Hotel. William Clark, engineer, of Columbus, Ohio. Williams & McAnulty. William Dwyer. of Columbus. M. M. Peters, of Columbus. Charles McGowan, of Greenfield, Ind Two unknown women. An unknown man. Great Damage by Flood. In n number of villages In Brittany the sisters have shut themselves up in the school buildings, and their supporters have mounted guard outside and threaten to resist the gendarmes when the latter come to expel the nuns and Hjsipe the doors. Geneva, N. Y„ July 25.—The entire Pennsylvania division of.tlie New York Central railroad is tied up. as a result of a cloudburst at Dresden last night. A trainload of 100 passengers wa i stalled south of this place by washouts. The damage to crops Is enor- Wo sell more ready mixed DC ADV piintfl dnring the summer HE AD I months than all the year rouud. The weather is more favorable 10 Cents a Pair Men's Balbrigg&n Underwear, An express train, bound from St. l.ouiit to New York, was speed Ins along in the darkness when it came into collision with a loaded coal car that had been standing on a siding and that had run down upon the main traek. The Pngine of the express train was overturned and Engineer Clarkwas crushed to death beneath the ponderous mass of iron and steel. The postal ear. the combination express and smoker, and the day coach wera also overturned. The two Pullmans were not overturned, but were thrown crosswise on the track. The gas tanks under, the cars exploded, with the result that fire was added to the horrors of those fast in the wreckage. The three first cars were completely consumed by the flames, but the occupants mjanaged to escape without se lions Injuries. Cries for help wera heard coming from beneath one of the Pullmans. Onlookers were compelled to witness the burning to death ol' two women and one man who were fast in the wreck anil who could not be released in time to save them. Wrecking trains, with physicians, were rushed to the scene of the wreck from Dayton and Xenia; for their use at that time. We MIYCn tell vou truly, our line of lYllAClf ready mixed paints is of a reliable grade—the paint takes 15 Cents a Garment Boys' Bluek and White Shirts, hold slid stays on, retaining A IllTTO its color much longer than I A 111 poor, unreliable paints Bny Am*41 * Ht the Well known reliable old 19 Cents Each Window Shades, spring roller, KING EDWARD'S PROGRESS SHIPCOMBINATION ASSURED moits, Arm of Williams & McAnulty. 60 North Main Street, PHtston. 8 Cents Each Hl« Mnjeflty Now Able to Take a Few Presidential Party Reaches Oyster Bay People's Store, i \ of the building when the wiills fell, flv were caught beneath the falling mass ' . and their lives were crushed put instantly. Two other firemen Were injured so badly that it is feared they will not recover. By 10 o'clockxhe fire was under control, but the firemen were still pouring water on the flamed. Stem. Completed When Convenient. J. P. Morgnn, Jr., Snyn It Will Be Oyster Hay. N. Y., July 25.—The yacht Mayflower, bearing President Roosevelt anCl party home from Sea Girt, N. J., which was fog hound off TompklnsvilleNast night, reached here safely at 8 o'clock this morning. NEW TELEPHONE. London, .Inly 25.—The Daily Telegraph. this morning says the king sat up for a time yesterday and for the first time since the operation u]hDu him was permitted to stand and take a couple of steps. It is currently reported at Cowes, says the Telegraph, that on the day of the naval review the royal yacht will remain at her moorings, atul the warships will steam past, proceeding afterward nround the Isle of Wight. Loudon, July 25.—J\lMeriDont Morgan, Jr., has given a denial to the statements that there has been a hitch In the negotiations for combining Atlantic steamship interests, and he has declared that the stories of the abandonment of the arrangements are equally unfounded. The capital, he says, has been underwritten, umi 11 it■ purchase will be completed when the circumstances make it convenient. 15 SOUTH M4I/V STREET, If you are looking for Something in tbc line of GET OUR PRICES Knoxville, Tenn.. July 25.—Over 40 people were poisoned yesterday at Maryville by drinking lemonade that had been carelessly surcharged witli tartaric acid. Five of the victims will probably'die. Many Poisoned by Lemonade. UNO SEE OUR LINE OF Fire In Bridgeport, Conn, GROCERIES JELLY GLASSES I Bridgeport, Coun., July 25. — Fire broke out nt 11:50 last night In the plant of the Bridgeport Wood Bending company, located on John street. In the Immediate business section of the city. When the firemen arrived, the entire western section of the building was ablaze, and a serious conflagration was Imminent. A second alarm was turned In, bringing out almost the entire fire fighting ftDrce. While the loss Is but $12,000, tlie danger threatening the business center was sufficient to create great alarm, and It was not until 1:30 a. m. that the fire was under control, the firemen having succeeded In confining the flames te the wood bending building. Referring to the circular issued on Wednesday by the British nnd North Atlantic Steam Navigation company, the proprietary company of the Dominion line, u member of the Morgan firm said that it had no signitlcauce save to point out what becomes of the 5 per cent dividend declared at the meeting. He added that the companies concerned in tiie combination are pledged to the arrangement and that it is not necessary for the syndicate to complete the formal agreement before Dec. 31. BEFORE BUYING. King Edward will hold a council aboard the Victoria and Albert tomorrow, when It is expected the new cabinet appointments will be Nettled. These appointments are likely to be announced next week. The rumors current that the king contemplated selling his stud and retiring from the turf arc formally Contradicted. We have them. SEE DISPLAY IN WINDOW King Edward on a Short Cruise, Cowes, Isle of Wight. July 25.—The royal yacht Victoria and Albert took King Edward for a short cruise to tho westward today. Bottle Ketchup Bottle Ketchup, 10c, or 3 for 5 cans Windsor Corn 3 cans Early June Pears 3-lb pail Jam, in tin. 5-lb pail Jr 5-lb pail 1 5-lb pail J 1 crock Lutz it St Aff Kinds at Lowest Prices• fi pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen £ pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen h (|iiart plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen 30c 1 pint plain or optic Jelly Glasses, per dozen 48c 22c Coronation Naval Review Date. 25c Commodore Lamhton, commanding the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, in a letter to his brother, the Earl of Durbum, referring to King Edward, says, "The king is looking handsomer than ever I saw ill in look before." London, July 25.—The Admiralty Of' flee today issued an order announcing that the coronation naval review will be held at Spithead on Aug. 1C. flTj-. ill till lum 13uttC Kutt ANOTHER WRECK IN OHIO-. ARREST IN SACK MURDER. THE WEATHfcR , Iiraum iV Co Good Tumblers, can lxD used for jolly glass or drinking glass, smooth top with tin cup, two styles, per dozen.. 30c TROUBLE OVER SCHOOLS. Hear Coach of Train Goom Through a Treatlc. Uody Found on Shore Hond, Brook- Washington. July 25.—-forecast until f p. m„ Saturday, for eastern Pennsylvania: Cloudy and unsettled weather, with occasional showers, tonight and Saturday. Apple Butter 1 crock Heinz Apple Butter. 1 gal; Canned Apples,(whole) 8 bot. 5-niinute Root Beer... 3 bot. Hires' Boot Beer for.. Good Rio Coffee, lb Arbuckle's Coffee Lion Coffee REBELS AT PUERTO CABELLO McConnellsville, O., July 25.—The worst wreck ill tlie liistory of the Mus kingum valley occurred at noon at the Douda trestle, a mile south of this city. A northbound passenger tpUn 611 the Ohio ami Little Kanawha railway Was passing over the trestle when the rear coueli turned over twice in its descent and fell forty feet. It is stated the trestle had been Weakened lDy the recent floods. New* YorkJBuJj SfirVlnccnzo Troyin, a fruit pngkej.of 004* I licks street, Brooklyn, i**|ii the Unymond street jail 011 u technical charge of vagrancy, while several detectives are engaged In trying to connect him with the murder of Giuseppe Catania, a grocer of 107 Columbia street, South Brooklyn, whose body was found in a sack at the Shore road and Seventythird street on Wednesday night. lyn. Identified. 1 French Cabinet Had Question of Clos 1 "'■/" Ing Them Under Consideration. Attack I'pon the Yen«Dxm*lan Port in Kxprrtpil nt Any Honr. Paris, July 25.—The cabinet met today, President presiding. The main question discussed wag Premier Combes's decrec ordering the immedi ate Closing of all the congregational establishments, which the premier submitted for the consideration of the ministers. Fifty men friendly to the nun's convent on Rue Saint Maur. where Tuesday's clerical demonstration occurred, have garrisoned the con vent, and are prepared to make a vio lent defense if the necessity demands it. They have raised a banner bearing the inscription: "Liberty or Death." Twenty-six religious schools In Paris will be closed tomorrow and othersthroughout the country will be closed later. Washington, July A"D.—United States Consul Luther T. Ellsworth iiiis been elected president of the provisional conference created by the foreign consuls at Puerto CubeHo, Venezuela, Which is surrounded by revolutionists and where a battle is expected to take place at any hour. Commander Mc- Lean, commanding the Cincinnati, sent this cable to the navy department from La Guayra: 1 pint Masoi})DT;irs, perdoz... 45c 1 quart Mason iJfirs, per doz.. 50c | gal. Mason Jars, per doz. .. tiOc Now is the Time to Buy Your Shoes We have reduced prices on all footwear. Boston Shoe Store, 79 N. Main. Mason tops and l ubbers, doz. 25c Fruit jar rubbers, good quality white, per dozen 4c Woman Will llann: Father** Mnr«lC*rrr Mangan's The train was going at the ordinary speed over the trestle when the rear couch fell, and there was no damage to any part of the train except to the coach which fell; and it was smashed Into splinters. Thirty passengers were in tin* coach, nearly all of them froln local jioiufs along the Muskingum valley. Relief was promptly sent from this city and from Malta, which is on the o]Dposite side of the Muskingum river from McConnellsville. Savannah, tJa.. July 25.—Boisy Bryant, colored, will lime a unique taking off when he is hanged at Adel. Berrien county, on Aug. 22. lie will have the honor of being hanged by a white woman, for the lirst time in the history of the state. Bryant was convicted of the murder of W. A. Il.vers, marshal of the town, who was trying to break up a band of negro "blind tiger" keepers and gamblers when he was killed. Mrs. Ella Ilall, daughter of the murdered officer, wrote to Sheriff Swindell requesting the privilege of springing the trap at the execution of Bryant, and the sheriff has replied that, while he anticipated the pleasure of the privilege for'lilmseTF, he would waive Ills own Inclinations and comply with her Bargain in Russet Shoes. See our display in window. Every pair at cost and some below cost. Quick work was made of the Identification of the mutilated corpse and of the arrest of Troyia, who, so far as known, is the only man with whom Catania was on bad terms. The search for evidence to connect Troyia with the crime came more slowly, however. Detective Yacliris said last night that he had made some progress, but said the case was in such shape that lie did not feel it to be "wise to reveal what hi; had learned. "Information lias been received from the commander of the Topeka, Commander Xlckals, tfyit an attack upon Puerto Cabello is expected. A meeting of foreign consuls has elected American consul president of the conference. Dry Goods and Grocery Stores, Evans Bros. 10 and 12 North Main Street "Marietta visited Cuniuna and Corupano. President Castro remains at Barcelona. Fa Ike (German), Kouiugen Regeutes (Norwegian), at Puerto Cabello; Gazelle (German) and Suchet (French) here." 46 South Main Street, ,1 Pittston, Pa. ,7/D Miss Gertrude Sherwood of Itoxbury and A. J. Rathhun of Columbus were killed, and County Commissioner \V. F. Lightlilser is dying. Six or more others were probably fatally hurt, among them being Charles Uaiiey, a Marietta traveling man. About a dozen others are suffering serious injuries. v:- T / FATAL COLLISION ON D. & H Haelnir For an Inland. For WEDDINGS C|AWar* f For FUNERALS rlu™®r5 ■ Brakeman Killed and Two Trains Bad London, July-25.—The Times' Tokyo correspondent cubles that because of the news that 'the American Captain Hoseliill has left Honolulu with the purpose of taking iHjssesslon of Marcus island. 800 miles southeast of Yokohama. the Japanese government has dispatched thither the protected cruiser ivasakl. with a diplomatic official oil board. The explanation of the Japanese government is that It is desired to reassure the Japanese residents there and to convince them that the Hoseliill claim is untenable. It Is the claim of Japan that the island was annexed to that country in 1808 and that it was discovered by a Japanese subject in 1870. Thoroutrb instruction. Low tuition rates Graduates secure lDest positions. Some are now drawing salaries of $1,2U0. fl/MKi and Mauv in five and six months qualify theiu selves to fill positions which lDay $50 and $00 per month at the atart. The attention of AMBITIOUS young people is solicited. Positions furnished, bend for circnlaro. BUCK & WHITMORE, SCRANTON. ly Damaged. Johnstown, Pa., July 25.—The second day's official inquiry into the Rolling Mill mine disaster of July 10 being held under the direction of Coroner Miller established the fact conclusive ly that the explosion was caused by some one lighting gas which had accumulated, but was not at its highest explosive point. In what manner it was ignited or by whom will probably never lie known. Witnesses testified that of the (XX) men employed in the mine about 10 per cent are practical miners, in whom the mind officials could place confidence. Miners found in dangerous places with open lamps were (lis- The Jolinittowii luqnrat. Just what you want in floral decorations 011 short notice. Wo can do much for vou at a reason- Ballston. N. Y., July 25.—A head-011 collision between freight trains occurred late last night on the Delaware and Hudson railroad, at Putnam. Roth locomotives and 15 cars were badly wrecked. BraUcinan Minefad was killed. Traffic was delayed for ten hours. request. CloudbnrM at Irwin, Pa. able price. (new phone) J-BXARPENTER,exeter st. exeter boro Onturlo and Wentern Truln IMtehed. Irwin, Pa., July 25.—Irwin was the center of a cloudburst, hailstorm and windstorm last night which extended over an area of less than two miles, and the damage wrought in less than an hour Is conservatively estimated at not less than $2(10,000. The terrific downpour of rain cadged the North Irwin Water company dam south of tin' town and the Westmoreland Conl company dam to break, and the rtlsh'of watt;r into Tinker run and Brush creek did most of the damage. The water In Tinker run swept the three bridges away. Middletowu, X. Y., July 25.—A train 011 the Kllenville branch of the Ontario and Western railroad was thrown from the track last evening near Spring Gleii while rounding a curve owing to a washout. The engine, a passenger coach and a combination car left the track. Six passengers in the latter car were somewhat Injured, but none seriously. Sniart Price-Saving on All Lines at the Specialw This Week. Jeffries the Favorite. — MAGNET San Francisco. July 25.—Betting on tonight's prize light is becoming heavier. The prevailing odds are 1U to 4 on Jeffries. n You will find a saving of a half and more hejM, Early for such a movement V Yes ; very. That is the chief charm of it for you ; the first of July when you want the floods. But congealed enthusiasm is going to thaw out suddenly, when it comes, and we propose being first in the freshet. on America** Futnre. Fatal Wreck on Hock Inland, Paris. Jifly 25c-Baron Pierre de Coubertln In an article in the Figuro this morning on tlie foreign policy of the United States tries to sliow.that destiny is pushing the Americans to the first rank of the Anglo-Saxon peoples. "Their starry banner/' says Karon -de Coubertin, "will one day lie par excellence the Anglo-Saxon flag, and in defense 9f that flag the Washington government will be quick to use cannon." charged. Omaha. July 25.—A westbound passenger train 011 the Chicago. Hock Island and Pacific road was wrecked two miles west of South Omaha. The fireman was killed, the engineer perhaps fatally injured and two express messengers badly bruised. To Syndicate Country Paper*. GenrHee Valley Auralu Flooded. Xewburg, X. y.. July 25.—Peter F. Collier & Son. publishers, are said to be nt the lieail of the million dollar corporation which is being organized to buy a string of newspapers up the state. H. Lowlts is tlie general manager and lias charge of forming the trust, which it is proposed to have fully organized and In operation the 1st of October. (ieneseo, N. Y.. July 25.—This village has been visited' by another terrllic thunder and rain storm which added to the work of devastation to crops. Several houses were struck by lightning ill the rural districts and greatly damaged. At Conesus lake the storm raged with greater fury than ill tills village, doing a great amount of damage to cottages, docks and boathouses. The porch of the hotel at Maple Beach was blown off, and outbuildings were more or less damaged. The water in the Genesee river is rising rapidly again. / Lead, Kindly LlKht. Th6 light fails for the hesitating stcpJ-(Hid a wavering allegiance leads to tiie Confusion Issuing In darkness. "OurVii£jiot the reason why; ours is but to do and die," if necessary, assured that being obedient unto death is to enter Into an abundant life. This cannot be too strongly insisted upon. Obedience Is the law of service, and obedience to this moving Light is the means whereby it becomes clearer to us. The Light is moving on. The night darkens before the dawn, and then with the dawn the moving Light becomes transformed for us Into the welcoming Presence, and we find the Light has led us home, to go out no more forever.—Episcopal Recorder. Wo have marked down our stock of Men's Summer. Suits to figures that mean a saving of money Ileverlilftt* to Meet llnltey In Tpsan, 1 lot Ladies' Lisle Thread Vests, handsomely trimmed with wide lace and »ilk tare, V neck, worth 5(X ; tliia week 19c to you Houston. Tex.. July 25.—A special to the Post from Seguin. Tex., says that Senator Beveridge of Indiana lias expressed his willingness to make at least four speeclics in the Fifteenth district, ill which Senator Bailey of Texas will make a campaign in behalf of John N. Garner, the ltemocratic nominee for congress. Friends of J. ('. Scott, the Republican candidate, have i-ommuuicated with Senator Beveridge, with the above result. 1 lot Boys' Wash Blouse Suits, with eailor collars, worth 75c; this week 39c. Men's Sack Suits in series, flannels and fancy worsted: formerly $9.00, KMX) and 11.00: H t|| our price . v ■ ■wll( Governor Taft Sulla I'nr Manila Madrid. July 25.—Frequent earthquake shocks have been felt recently lM'tween Santander. capital of the province of that name, and the province of Asturias. The shock* were accompanied by subterranean noises. A dispatch from the Azores islands sayg there has just been a terrific submarine volcanic eruption off Horta, island of Fayal. A jfl-eat rock inenndes-ent with heat was thrown up. The people were panic stricken. ' EnrthqnnkfH nn«l Rrupttnnn. Children's Untriuimed Iudla Panama Hate, regular 2"k; quality; special price He. Naples, Italfr, July 25.—The Ueruian steamer Prinzess Irene, which sailed yesterday for Manila, took among her passengers Governor Tuft, Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter. 1 lot Best Machine Silk. 50 yards: we got them cheap and it is yours for 3c. Ladies' Shirt Waifct*, all the latest styles, reduced one-half; 50c kind now 25c. Children's Lawn Caps, worth everywhere 10c; thia week 6c. Cnnadlnu M. P. Fatally Hart. Owens Sound, Out., July 25. Dr. T. II. Horsey, representative for North (Jfey in the Dominion house of common*, was fatally Injured by the bursting of the flywheel 011 an engine at the .cement works. I)r. Horsey was the principal promoter of the enterprise, wlileh had only been in operation a Wash Suits: rejr. 9Cf» .")0c value: our price OUw Now York, July 25.—May Yohe sailed yesterday for England 011 the Fuerst Bismarck. Miss Yobe's cabin on tl\C Fuerst Bismarck was not engaged in May Yohe Sails Away 1 lot Felt Window hhades; while they last He. Linen Opaque Shades, regular 25cgoods; this On the Eve of BIk Flight. Ladies" Fast Black Hose, with white feet, worth 15c; this week tScr. week 19c. Two-piece 1). B. Suits, serjro,1) tCD 1 5 yrs, 04 Cfl worth 3.50; price 8an Francisco, July 25—The eve of the heavyweight championship light finds lxDtli of the principals asserting that they are in prime condition. Both ■re equally confident of getting the derision. Neither sees how he can lose. Two Good Rnlea. Boss1 Caps, regular 15c kind, special price 5c. Ladies' Patent Leather Belts, 18c and 25c quality; your choice 10c. her name Remember that charity thinketh no evil, much less repeats it. There nre two good rules which ought to be written on every heart—never believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know It is true; never tell even that unless you feel that It is absolutely necessary and that God Is listening .while you tell it.—Henry Van Dyke. Belmont to Build Brooklyn Tannel. New York. July 25.—The rapid transit commission lias by a unanimous vote accepted ilie bill of the Belmont syndicate' to build the Brooklyn extension of tlie rapid transit subway for ,$2,000 .IK*). Heal estate to be purchased Vlll cost $1.(ltHMMNl more. There was a large delegation from Brooklyn to pro- few days. Mineral' Defense Fund GrouH. Indianapolis. I ml.. .Inly 25.—Contributions to the mine defense fund for the anthracite strike in less than one week hitvi1 reached $123,000 exclusive of the assessment of the nieu. The first week's assessment of the bituminous district is now due. and it is expected that f-10,000 or $50,000 a day will begin pouring Into headquarters from this source, by Saturday. Including the assessment of the men, the first week's centrlhutions will be In the neighborhood of $400,000. Foldine Lunch Bcxep, worth 20c; here for 5c India Liueu, regular 10c quality, this week tic a yard. Cieiic.rnl MncAr(hiir'n Aids. Washington, July 25. (teller* 1 Sine Arthur in assuming temporary command of the department of the east announces thai Captain Francis J. Kerium. Second infantry, and Captain It. A.. Brown. Fourth cavalry, have been appointed aids on his staff. Both Jeffries and l'ltzsinimons spent the day quietly, cutting out all work. See our handsome line of laces and embroideries, we have all kinds, reduced one-half. GIW 4 III. Mr. Morgan'* Hetura. London, July 25.—It is leariKMl that J. Picrpont Morgan will sail for New York Aug. 13 on the White Star line steamer Oceanic. The Corsair. Mr. Morgan's yacht, will sail July 2Ci in order to take part in the cruise of the New Yacht club. The Magnet Clothiers, Hatters and { rate the bid involving an outlay of $8,000,(KIO made by the Brooklyn ltapld test against the Belmont bid and advo- Ib Sacriflc* and Purity, Furnishers Oarden hose and lawn mowera at Ash's, N. Main St Love, is best Bhown la sacrifice and blossoms sweetest in the white garments of purity.—Hohenzollern. 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