Pittston Gazette

              SI wm -. S'}' * V r i It e. . i F 53H YF, AT? J WKKKLY USTABUBBED IM ' OOU X Xi All. 1 DAILY EST. BT THKO. WART 18M. MTTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPT. I FORTY CEXTS A MONTH ( 8 PAGES. ATLANTA'S GREAT FIRE TAX ON IMMIGRANTS. FOREIGN ENVOYS LEAVE CARACAS PRODUCES HEART BEATS. CURRENT COMMENT. A High Class Bargain List PEOPLE S STORE Secretary Hitchcock reports that there are now fifty-four forest reserves, embracing 60,000,000 acres. This is a good start but we need more.—Providence Journal. lenate PM*ei Important Amendment to Immlffrntlon Bill. the University of ChlcBfo, Interesting; Discovery Reported From Washington, Dec. 9.- The senate adopted all the committee amendments to the Immigration bill'with the exception of one prescribing nil educational test and then laid aside the bill to pass u number of unobjected pension bills. The amendment .fixing u three dollar, head tax on each immigrant coming into the United States furnished the principal topic for debat(j. It was adopted without division. An amendment also was agreed to exempting from the tax aliens in transit through the United States and aliens once admitted and who have paid the tax. Chicago, Dec. 9.—The discovery of a new means of causing rhythmic beats in a strip of heart muscle is announced from the University of Chicago. The stimulus Is oxygen, and Dr. David J. Lingle is the discovercr. He has been working 011 the lines of Professor Loeb's announcement made two years ago that n solution of salt would start tt heart to pulsating. Year in and yeiDr out we are striving to satisfy every wish of our customers, trying to prove by our actions anil the character of the goods offered that we have the interests of our customers at heart. Here's where we do it. Ladies' Fancy Chiffon Neck Ruffs, 54 inches long, for each T5c Eight Business Houses De- British and German Lega- The threat made In the German relchstag that the empire will show her teeth to the United States was injudicious. Uncle Sam is a very skillful dentist.—Boston Advertiser. New Currants stroyed. tlons There Closed. New Apricots New Raisins New Honeycomb 12 %c . .25c CA8TR0 GETS ULTIMATUM Chamberlain's words concerning his American wife, "I bave found her my best friend and truest comrade," come as a ray of light through cluuus in this era of the rapid fire divorce suit.—New York World. New Prunes, 3 lb. for HALF A DOZEN LIVES LOST New Maple Syrup, quart 25c New Maple Syrup, % gal 45c Naval Demonstration Will Probably It has long been known that the heart Is extremely sensitive to oxygen and to carbon dioxide, the gas produced in vitiated air, but heretofore the action of oxygen bus been thought to be confined to the purification of the blood. Dr. Lingle shows that this gas has the power directly to sustain the beats of a strip of heart muscle removed from the body of a turtle and to keep it going for from twenty-four to seventy-two hours. Even then the muscle stopped only because dissolution set In, and, in fact, the strip continued to beat for twenty-four hours of the seventy-two with part of it already deud. Children's Double Breasteii The Property Loss Will Probably Follow—Dictator Say* He Hat Done Tomatoes, per can Reefers, very special $1,25 Special values of Ladies' all wool shirt waists, exceptional value for ....... 98c Reach a Million Dollars—Many In' There is one railroad combination which the public will unhesitatingly approve, no matter to what length It may go—the combination of railroad companies to Btamp out train robbery. —Omaha Bee. Sweet Potatoes, per peck mates of a Cheap Lodging House All He Can and Creditors Must Nice crisp Celery, per bunch .. Hand-picked Apples, per bushel Sweet Cider, per gallon  Have a Narrow Escape. The house paid a remarkable tribute to the. memory of cx-Speuker Thomas B. Heed. For the house to take action oil the deat,h of a former member had only three precedents in its history— namely, on the occasions of the death of Benton. Bluine and Alexander Stephens. when the house adopted resolutions and adjourned out of respect to their memories. It was decided to follow these precedents in the case of Mr. Iteed. Wait Until He Has Crushed Rebels. Boys' Heavy Fieece Lined Underwear, all sizes.. . 25° Special line of Ladies' Neck Furs 98° Fine silk ribbon, a great value Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 9. — The British minister, W. H. D. Haggard, and the German charge d'affaires, Von Pllgrim-Baltazzi, have left Caracas for La Guayru, where Minister Haggard went on board the British cruiser Retribution and Herr von PHgriin-Baltazzt boarded the Herman cruiser Vineta. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 9.—This city was visited by a great fire this morning. Eight large business houses In the heart of the city were, destroyed, half a dozen lives were lost and the property loss will foot up fl,000.000. Among the buildings ruined was the Williams House, a cheap lodging place. Through blinding smoke the firemen pushed their way Into the house, waking the sleeping Inmates and pushing them, half dased, Into the cold streets. BRENNAN f ROBERTS, In1 time international arbitration may demonstrate the wisdom of the creation of the court of arbitration at The Hague by the gradual establishment of precedents supplementary to and eventually forming a component part of recognized international law.—Minnpanolln TIwpr for, a yard |Oc 42 North Mat,, Street, Basement Bargains. Botli the British and the German legations have been closed. &P~Next to Eagle Hotel. 5 large rolls of toilet paper, 25c China cups and saucers, remarkable value for, a set.... • • 10° Turkey red table damask, worth 25c, now a vd  The cbniilain, at the opening of the session, paid a feeling reference to the death of the ex-speaker. No business was transacted beyond the formal reading of two messages from the president and ail arrangement to postpone the special order for the day—the London dock charge bill. The British minister and the German charge d'affaires on Sunday afternoon tiled at the private residence of the foreign minister, Lopez Barralt, separate demands. The British demand is for the settlement of claims and other matters arising out of the last revolution, and the German demand is for the nonpayment of the Interest on the German loan and other claims. HANNA NO CANDIDATE. For Fine He Will Never Ran Far the Best laundry soap, 2 cakes, Bo Strong water tumblers, each 2c THE SITUATION AT CARACAS. New York, Dec. 0.—United States Senator Hanna has settled for all time reports that lie s to be a candidate for the presidency next time. Presidency. over 30 yearly Dr. RICHTER'S World-'Renowncd Xmas Presents German and British Business Now in "Anchor" Pain Expeller Carpets and Art Squares Best quality table oil cloth, per yard . ...|7e It Pays to Buy at the Washington, Dec. 9.—A long dispatch was received at the State Department this morning from Minister Bowfen, at Caracas, giving the details of the presentation of the ultimatum by 'representatives of Great Britain and Germany and the subsequent departure from the capital for cruisers in the harbor of the British minister and the German charge d' affaires. The dispatch also said that the records and bualness of both legations were turned over to the American legation. At the Cabinet meeting this morning, the Venetuelan question was one of the principal matters discussed. Hands of the American Legation. "I liave never been a candidate." the senator said, "nor will I ever'be a candidate. I have announced that time, and time again. 1 want to say now and for all time that I don't want the Job, and I wouldn't take it." Brussels, Axminster, Wilton Rugs Leyh*« *1 Inning Office Boy Arrested. The demands are without any specifications an to the time given for an answer. but they are in the form of ultimatums.Baby Carriage Robes New York, Dec. 9.—Robert Westphul, the boy employed by George H. Leyli of Brooklyn, who died suddenly last Tuesday after drinking u bottle of beer, lias been arrested on the technical charge of being a suspicious person. The police have discovered that the boy liouglit a hicycle for $27 on the day Mr. I.e.vh died. When asked where he obtained the money, young Westphal Is said to have told contradictory stories. Wcstplial Is also said to have volunteered the information that he poured half u bottle of bromo seltzer luto the fatal glass of beer which Mr. Leyli drank, A chemical analysis of the contents olj the dead man's stomach Is being conducted to discover the cause of death. People's Store, Williams & McAnulty The diplomatists left Caracas without previously notifying the Venezuelan government, probably In order to avoid any hostile demonstration. The reason for Senator Hanna's announcement was the following dispatch from Washington: h«s proven to bmMw Bat there l» lor Rlminuui$in, Goat, Neuralgia,tic. VAklOUB Rheumatic Complaints. Only 25o. and 50c. at all druggists 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. 60 NORTH MAIN. BOTH PHONES "General L. T. Micliener of this city, formerly attorney general of Indiana, has sent this, letter to numerous politicians In that state: Venezuela citizens consider the threut of a demonstration as a bluff, and it is not taken seriously by the members of the foreign colony. Both the British and German residents consider that the moment is Inopportune for a demonstration which would produce no practical result, as, the revolution not being yet entirely crushed, there is no present possibility of Venezuela raising a loan. REMEMBER " 'It Is believed here that Senator Hanna will try to get the presidential nomination in 1904 and that he expects the support of Indiana. Some of the president's friends are a little uneasy about it. Do you think that Hanna could take Indiana away from Roosevelt or Fairbanks? Kindly let me have your views by next mail If at all convenient.' " or through F. W- Richter & Co. 213 Pearl Street, CAREFUL BUYERS, OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS Rome, Dec. 9.—Italy will send a warship to Carafes to protect the Interests of her cltlieqs. THE LOWEST AND THE QUALITY GUARANTEED. New York. I Weather. New Tork, Dec. 9.—Intensely cold weather Is reported from various parts of the State. In this city, the lowest point reached by the mercury was eight above zero. Many breaks have occurred in the telegraph wires as a result of the cold. The government has made no mill tary preparations at La Guayra. Evans' Success Flour, bbl $4.25 Butterfly Flour, bbl - - 4.25 Marvel Flour, bbl - 4.25 Best Superlative, bbl - - 4.25 Feed, per. 100, full weight - 1.35 Bran and Br. Middlings, 100, 1.20 Oats, per bu - - - - .40 Potatoes, pe'rbu - - - - .65 Granulated Sugar, 22 lbs for 1.00 Butter, best dairy, per lb - .28 Lard, pure, per lb - - - - .13 Currants, new, loose, 4 lbs for .25 Currants, new, package - - .08 Raisins, seeded, per lb pk - .10 Raisins, seeded, 12 oz package .08 Lemon Peel, new, 2 lbs for - .25 Orange Peel, new, 2 lbs for - .25 Citron Peel, new, 2 lbs for * .25 Another Railroad Merger. Cannot Do More, Bays Castro, Chicago, Dec. 0.—The Tribune says that the Illinois Central and Southern Pacific railroads have formed a close traffic alliance on business from Chicago via New Orleans and the Pacific coast. The arrangement for close connection between the Louisville and Nashville and Southern Pacific has been sundered. The Southern Puclfic joined with „tbe Illinois Central in the building of a new union depot at New Orleans. The new deal will become effective Jan. 1. The Queen and Crescent is expected to join the new combination. A serious fight between the Louisville and Nashville and the combination is anticipated. The press publishes an open letter from President Castro on the embroglio with Great Britain and Germany. In this communication President Castro sayB: Majror Amen Eludes Deteetlwa. Louisville, Ky.t Dec. 0.—The Herald- Commercial says that Mayor A. A. Ames of Minneapolis, who, with his wife, has been In this city for over a week under the care of a physician, has left town. Mr. Ames left his boarding house here at 2 o'clock Sunday morning for the south, and his wife left Sunday night, saying that she also was going south, Tbe destination of Mr. and Mrs. Ames Is not known, however. Detective McGruth of Minneapolis has reached here tram Frankfort with requisition papers for Mayor Ames, which were honored by Governor Beckham at the request of the governor of Minnesota. Mayor Ames was Indicted In connection with the recent municipal scandals in Minneapolis. If a Man 8om to a Tailor "Foreign cablegrams relate that certain foreign nations, among them Great Britain and Germany, have allied themselves together to carry out acts of violence and aggression against Venezuela. Sacks & Brown for a suit of clothes it means that the man wants something better than the ready made clothing. Clothes made here have a combination of style, fit and quality. Christmas Suits and Ovsrooats must be ordered now. Call in and let us show you our fine assortment of cloths. Socialist Deputy Resigns. Berlin, Dec.. 9.—Socialist deputy Singer has resigned the presidency of the Reichstag procedure committee because the committee expressed a willingness to accept Herr Groeber's clpsure (notion. "Notwithstanding the official character of this uews I refuse to believe It, because It Is Inconceivable that nations which entertain cordial and friendly relations with Venezuela should prefer to resort to force rather than follow the diplomatic path, especially when the supposed difference comes fully within the jurisdiction of our laws, which are based on the principle of justice. Big Challenge THE WEATHER. Buss, The City Tailor. Main Street. Opposite Water Street. Washington, Dec. 9.—Fair and continued cold weather tonight; Wednesday, not so cold In the nCAiern and western portions. W Clothing Sale Dreadful Work of 'Delayed Blant Owing to the increase in our business each year, we are forced to occupy the storeroom adjoining our store. It will be opened Dec. 5th or 6th, and will lDe used as our shoe department, which will be THE SHOE STORE OF THE CITY. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 9.—Two men were killed outright, three others fatally injured and seven painfully hurt by a delayed explosion of a blast at Bakers hill, thirteen miles north of here, on the Evanpville And St. Louis division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The victims are Italians and were at work in a cut which was being constructed by the Ijouisville and Nashville road. The spot is remote from telegraph or telephone communication, and details are meager. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. "Had Venezuela refused to fulfill her fiscal engagements and had justice and diplomacy exhausted their resources against such an attempt only then could such extreme acts lDe expected, but tills will never happen." Ratterlng Rim Htta n Car. Now Going On DO YOU TRIDE H STOCKS, GRAIN OR COTTON? New York Stock Markets furnished by IHalght & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bqnk Building. New York, Dee. 9.—Two women were severely injured and a score of persons more or less cut wlien a huge timber crashed through the windows of a Broadway car at Forty-second street. Workmen employed by William Gode, who has a subcontract on the tunnel, were lowering a big timber twenty-five feet long from the street to the bottom of the tunnel, when the wind, which swept Broadway like a hurricane, made the log veer around as the ear camc rapidly along. Before the motorman could stop the ropes which held the timber slipped, and It crashed through a window. . if bo. we offer our services, as brokers, for either cash or marginal transactions. ParciiawiDK upon extremely moderate margibs stocks in multiples of 10 phares upwards; C?rain in lots of 1,000 bushels upwards; cotton in lots of 100 bales upwards. Every con\enlence it any and all of our offices for the prompt and offlcient handling of orders. New York, Dec. 9, 1902. Open. Clos. 121 121% 82% 82% 98% 98% 68% 57% 65% 64% 98% 98% 46% 46% 25% 25% 173% 172% 42% 41% 85%- 85% 33% 33% 64% 64% 127% 126 148% 147% 140% 139% 106% 106 29% 29% 21% 21% 19% 19% 70% 70 29% 29 155 153% 156% 156% 59% 59% 32% 31% 92 92% 62% 62% 56 41% 12% 16% 35vs 83% 42% 99% 92% .33% 25% 56 President Castro explains further that his government hus not increased the debt of Venezuela und that he paid for all that was ordered during the revolution, Including the German and other railroad freight charges occasioned by the transportation of troops. Evans Bros. Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref. ... Copper  Brooklyn Traction Sacks & Brown Let us present you with a free copy of our 400 page clorh-bnund, illustrated "uulde to Iuvonto ana owr "Daily Market Letter." Ad van'a goon 4 to investor and speculator alike. Correspondence solicited. 46 South Main Street, Plttaton, Pa. B. & o  Ches. ft Ohio  Chic. & Ot. Western C., M. & St. P  C., R. I. & p  Col. F. & I  Erie  Brie, pref.  Louis. & Nash. ... Manhattan El  Met. Traction  Mo. Pacific  Col. Southern  Mexican Central ... Rep. Steel  Serious Fire In Chicago. Chicago, Dec. 9.—Fire destroyed the five story building at to (DU Canal street and did considerable damage to n four story building adjoining it. A panic among the hundred employees of the firms occupying the building was created at the first alarm of fire, and many had narrow escapes. The loss on the building nnd contents Is estimated at over $100,000. These acts, he says, should prove the honesty of his administration nnd what foreigners should expect from him. Peace is not far off and with It the fulfillment of all bis promises. He continues:HAIGHT & FREESE Stocks, Bonds, For WEDDINGS C|A,a,a,« f For FUNERALS rlUWOre i HQ Grain, WUi Cotton W«b««h Shopmen Return to Work. R. B. Cutler's Announcement RIMERS' B4NK BLDG. PITTSTON. PI. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CARPENTER.uitir it. exeti* mm "Honorably I cannot do more. I put honor first and will not seek excuses to disarm foolhardy enmities by accepting humiliations which would offend the dignity of the Venezuelan people and which would not be hi accord with my public life." Springfield, 111., Dec. 9.—The 1,000 Wabash shopmen who on Oct. 21 inaugurated a strike for 4 cents per hour increase of wages and have since been Idle returned to work this morning. In the Springfield, Moberly and Fort Wayne, Ashley, Peru, Tilton, Chicago. Decatur, East St. Louis and Stausberry shops the men have accepted President Ramsey's terms. "Determining the char&ctor and financial re- Hponsib l)ty of your Broker, is as important as tno selection of right stocks.'' Madrid, Dec. 9.—Minister of Marine Toca has already sent a circular to all the naval departments Inviting the officials to assist him in preparing a new naval programme to be submitted to the cortes. He proposes to increase the naval estimates in 1003 by $5,000,000 and afterward to gradually Increase them until the expenditure reaches $20,000,000. Spain'* Naval ProKranmie. The German guuboat Panther has arrived at La Ouayra. The Uritiqb cruiser Indefatigable has left La Ouayra for Trinidad on a special mission. Ribbon, In all the leading shades, all widths, special price 9c per yard. Rubber Goods. Norfolk ft Western N. Y„ O. ft W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Southern Ry  Southern Ry.. pref Southern Pacific .. Tenn. C. ft I  Texas .Pacific  U. S. Leather .... U. S. Rubber .... U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Wabash, pref  Union Pacific .... Union Pacific, pref Alton  Kt  Spocial Values for the next 10 days. With the ready cash we have procured some of the greatest values it has ever been our fortune to get, and they are yours for about one-half their actual value. They are many; we quote you a few: Rare designs in Pillow Shams, Bureau Scarfs and Battenburg covers. These make dainty as well as useful Xmas gifts. SPECIAL BARGAINS. Provident Reward* a Hero. Operation on of Dudley. Dublin, Dec. !).—JTe Countess of Dudley, the wife of the lord Ufcuten»nt of Ireland, lias been operated upon for appendicitis by tile well known suriteon Sir Frederick Treves, four other doctors being in attendance. There have been many anxious Inquiries ut the vice regal lodge as to Lady Dudley's condition, and the king and queen have asked to be constantly informed. ,The latest bulletin says that the patient's progress Is satisfactory. Boston, Dec. 9.—In recognition of his services In rescuing part of the crew of the New Bedford whaling bark Kathleen, which became a total wreck on March 18 last after running Into a large whale. Captain Dalton of the British steamer Borderer, now in port, has been presented with a valuable watch, chain and charm, the gift of President Roosevelt. j Boys' Rubber Boots. Chi'dren'8 Rubbers. Ladies' Rubbers..... Men's Rubbers  10c to 36c 29c to Mc ,40c to 75c You should see our line of Table Linen, Napkins, Lunch Cloths, , Tray Cloths, Etc. Very useful for the Xmas dinner 50 -II 3 214 IBVi Minneapolis. Minn., Dec. 9.—M. W. Savage of this city has bought Dan Patch, the famous unbeaten pacer, of M. E. Sturgls of New York for $50,000. M. E. McHenry has signed a contract with Mr.. Savage to handle the horse for the racing season of .1903-04. Dan Patch Sold For «30,000. Full line Men's Felt and Rubber Boots at lower prices than you pay at other stores. Handsome Wrist Bags in the latest designs, leather and chattelaine. Men's heavy fleece-lined Shirts and Drawers; they are worth 50c; this lot Handkerchiefs, a large variety, both embroidery and lace effects, also silk initial. yours for Misses' ribbed fleece-lined Vests and Pants, all sizes; worth double as Austrian Minister Made Amhansador. BOSTON SHOE STORE much; a garment, only Washington, Dec. 9.—The Austrian minister, M. Ladlslaus Hengelmuller von Hengervar, has received official notice of his promotion to the rank of embassador. His credentials are expected to arrive here by Dec. 18, and the minister's presentation to the president in his new capacity probably will take place before the new year. Golf Gloves, just the thing for warmth, plain and fancy colors. Children's ribbed fleece-lined Vesta and Pants, for 5c Youngstown, O., Deo. 1).—Two train men were killed and two injured by a head on collision between a passenger train and local freight on the Pennsylvania road 111 the western part of the city. None of the passengers was hurt. Fatal Head on Collision In Olilo. Santiago, Cuba, Dec. 0.—Two thousand persons, among them the American representatives of the Cuba company, witnessed the departure of the first regular train to Havana with 130 through passengers. The crowd gave the train 1111 enthusiastic spud off. The Cuba company publishes liberal freight and passenger rates, and it Is anticipated that the opening of the railroad will lead to the rapid development of the interior of the island. Santiago-Havana Railroad Open. If you need a new dress or waist for Christmas Eocial functions, don't forget to inspect our stock before purchasing. All the latest fabrics at the right prices. 79 N. Main St. New Phone. Boys' Sweaters, all sizes, regular 50c garment; yours here for 26c Men's long wool Socks, wort'. 18c; special price 10c Kt., pref. T. A. DURKIN. Now Is the tlma to repair your house or build a new one. Winter is coming. Let us prepare your plans for you and sell you the material or, better still, butid it for you. Dershlmer & Griffin. Men's heavy ribbed fleece-lined Shirts and drawers, a good 50c gar- ment; here for Richmond, Va.. Dec. it. — A Hot Springs (Va.) spcclal states that Sir Wilfrid Laurler, premier of Canada; his wife and Bouie friends are there and that the premier is apparently in the enjoyment of excellent health. Sir Wilfrid I.nnrler In Vlrjflnla, Fatal Explosion at Dapont Works. R. B. Cutler B. W. Flour, per sack ~0e Potatoes, per bushel 86c Onions, per peck......... »-25c Apples, per bushel fifc Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1 1-3 lbs., each 18o Georges Codfl-li, per lb 10c Cromatory Bloaters, per dos *5c Evaporated Apricots, per lb 10c Evaporated Peaches, per lb 10c Cape Cod Cranberries, per qt l°c Fancy Smyrn« Figs, per lb 15c New Mixed Nuts, 21be  Walnuts, ier peck...* 85c Butternut*, per peck 80c Gilt Edge Creamery and Dairy Butty  t airy Butter  Strictly Fresh Eggs  Chase & Sanborn's Beet Blend Coffee  35c a lb., 1 lbs 1100 Chase & Sanborn's Teas, from 30c to 70c lb Children's Wool Mitts, worth 19c; this lot yours for, a pair ..5c Wilmington, Del., Dec. 9.—An explosion of powder in the Hagley yard of the Dupont Powder works, on the Brnndywine, Instantly killed William McDowell, aged fifty-seven years, an employee. He was blown to atoms. No one else was injured. The shock was plainly felt in Wilmington. Men's heavy striped Sweaters, made to sell for $1.00. Wo got them' 'cheap, and they are yours for 50c Men's fleece-lined Gloves, the 25c kind; here for 10C- Ladies' Kid Gloves, all colors, wort' $1.00; yours for 5Et 1 Tot ladles' heavy cashmere Gloves 25c kind; yours for 10c Children's flannelette Dresses, nice ly trimmed; only 25 Taffies, 10c lb., at Yaseen's. 14 N. Main St., Pittston, Pa. Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St. Proper Mastication Three Dead and Sis Injured. a An att a c"v a vj t In the Court of Coin- SARAH A. EVA No, J moQ pi6a„ of Lazerne JOHN E. EVANS, f Term^W^0' 119, To John E. Evans— is essential to good health. We can place your diseased and aching teeth in a healthy condition at little cost. If you have a poor set of natural teeth we can replace them with a set of artificial teeth that will look well and fit well. New phone. Dr. Reap. Over Drury's. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Menominee Falls', Wis., Dec. 9.— Three persons are dead and six Injured as a result of a fire at Colgate, five miles from here, In which the general store and dwelliug of Max Manthey were destroyed. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The new Union Steel company organized at Pittsburg is to have a capital of $75,000,000. Frosen to Death. Big Timber, Mont., Dec. 0.—One fatality has been reported as a result of the cold wave which swept over this section of the state. The victim was nu engineer named English. His frozen body was found near the Cooles mining camp, bwhere he had been employed. Reports from various sections of the state tell of rapidly falling temperatures. '  You are hereby notified, in pursuance of the order of the Conrt of Common Pleas, of Luzerne County, of Oct. 7.1WW, to be and appear in the said Conrt on Monday of December next, being the first day of eaid month to answer the petition or libel heretofore preferred by the libelant, your wife, and show cause, if anyyon have, why the said Sarah A. Evans should not be divorced from the bonds of matrimony entered into with you, agreeably to the Art of Assembly in such ca#e made and provided Hereof fail not, under penalty of having the said petition heard and a decree of divoroe granted against you in your absence. Nor. 1, 1906. A. H. JACQ48, Sheriff. Joseph E. Ewell of Buffalo has been elected commandant of the New York State Soldiers and Sailors' home at Bath, N. Y. Mr. Ewell served as captain of Company F, Fifty-second regiment. Illinois infantry. He Is at present law partner of Senator McLaughlin of Buffalo. ________ Boys' black and white shirts... .196 Union Club Pure Old Rye Whiskey Guaranteed. Leading brand in the valley. 9. J. FREEMAN. Both phones. Cold Weather In Northern Sen York. The Magnet Gloversvilie, N. Y.. Dec. !D.—The mercury has registered 10 degrees below lero here and in the northern part of the county IS degrees. Special Inducementm to Cash Purchaaera When you want good pies, get Bohan's 37 S. Main St, Pittoton.