Pittston Gazette

              *®rf\ ?T- VI? AP i WEEKLY EST A toLI8HED I860 DOC! X XjAil. ( DAILY EST. BY TBEO. HART 1882. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1902. TWO CENTS A CO°Y. I FOBTY CENTS A MONTH f (5 PAGES. UNCLE SAM'S GOLD BAGS. C. VAN COTT RUINED. ARBITRATION NOW CERTAIN LANSDORFF IN VIENNA. THE SULTAN PENNED IN FEZ The Smallest American Watch At This Season of Haw York: Poatmaiter Hu I;»wy« Credited With Mission to End Turk- and Bookkeeper Arrested. ish Atrocities In Macedonia, The Year, New York, Dec. 31—Cornelius Van Cott, postmaster of New York, through bis counsel, Charles A. Hess, has announced that his savings of a lifetime have been swept away in the wreck of the National Mercantile agency, with which he Is said to h&ve connected himself, trusting entirely to bis friends to care for his Interests. He now owes $9,000, which he is not able to pay unless time is granted to him. Vienna, Dec. 31—The visit here of Count Lamsdorff, Russian foreign minister, who consulted the government! of Bulgaria and Servla on his way to this capital, has created Intense Interest throughout the Balkans and in Turkey. He is credited with a mission from the Russian government to arrange a Russo-Austrian agreement to enforce Turkish reforms in Macedonia. Since his arrival here Count Lamsdorff besides having conferred with the foreign ambassadors has hud long conferences with Emperor Francis Joseph, Count Goluchowskl, Austria- Hungarian minister of foreign affairs, and other statesmen. They Hold More Than Ever Castro Agrees to All the Report That He Has Vainly The "Waltham "Watch Co. delivered to New York the day before Christmas the first five of their new model Ladies' Watch. We were fortunate to secure one of them. It is just the size of a five cent piece, fully jeweled and adjusted, and an accurate timekeeper. It is the smallest, handsomest and most desirable Ladies' Watch made. "Would be pleased to show it to any one, interested. Just prior to our Semi-Annual Inventory we find ourselves overstocked in certain departments. Believing that the just loss is generally the least, we have clipped the original selling figures in many cases right in two in order to reduce our stock to its proper limit. Before. Demands. Tried to Get Out. WE SURPASS ALL NATIONS NEWS RECEIVED TODAY. MOORS LOOK TO BRITAIN. Mr. Van Cott has caused the arrest of Willis T. Gridley, said to be a wealthy lawyer, and Miss Edna Ranney, both of Syracuse. It is charged that the books of the agency were falsilied to permit the misappropriation of $21,- 136.21. Miss Ranney is alleged to have falsified the books. Information Was Transmitted to the There la Today In the Vaults of the Foreign Powers Through the State They Expect Her to Give Them As- Various Treasuries of the Nation Department at Washington—The sistance, But Lansdowne Has As- Gold Valued, at $615,319,367—Com- sured Spain and France That He Note former prices. Reduced to 75c Ladies' Wrappers 49c each 50c Ladles' Corsots 39c each 50c Cotton Blankets 89c pair 20c Ladies1 Blac* Wool Hose.... 10cpair 25c Ladies' Fleece Lined Vests 19c each 50c Ladies' and Children's Umbrellas. .29c each 30c Cream Table Damask. 25c a yard 25o Turkey Bed Damask 19c a yard 50c Men's Fleece Lined Underwear, 86c Rarment 25c Men's Heavv Working Mitts.. 15c piir 10c Children's Fleece Lined Vests 5c each 5C Unbleached Muslin ...4c a yard sc Shaker Flannel yard parisons With Other Nations. Details Not Announced. The emperor has conferred a decoration upon the Russian minister, and his majesty has given a state dinner In Count Lamsdorff's honor, at which Count Goluchowski, Premier de Szell of Hungary, Premier von ICoerber of Austria and nearly all the ministers were present. In the course of the dinner the Russian visitor said he had seized this opportunity to let the poll !cal personages of both Servla and B ilgaria know tbnt it wns to their interest to abstain from political adven- Will Not Interfere. For many months the affairs of the National Mercantile agency have been in litigation. The concern was declared an Involuntary bankrupt last July. Later the few assets were disposed of, bringing only a fraction of the amount required to settle the debts. Mr. Van Cott explained that he had been persuaded rather against his will to lend his name to the agency, which was organized three years ago to compete with Bradstreet's and Dim's commercial agencies. He was to receive a salary of $5,000, not one penny of which wns ever paid to bin). Washington, Dec. 31.—President Castro, of Venezuela, has agreed to meet all of the just demands of the foreign powers. He made this statement to Minister Bowen yesterday, and the latter transmitted the information to the State Department this morning. The Department immediately transmitted the news to the United States Ambassadors in the countries Interested. This agreement is taken to mean that Castro practically complies with the conditions laid down by the powers as a preliminary step to referring the Venezuelan dispute to The Hague Arbitration Court. The details of the agreement have not yet been received. Washington, Dec. 31.—The United States Treasury will start the new year with more gold in its vaults than this or any other government ever held at any time before. There is now In the Treasury Building, in this city, and in the various sub-treasuries throughout the country $615,319,367 In gold. These holdings are four times as much as the present gold holdings of the Bank of England, two and a half times as much as those of the Bank of France, four times as much as those of the Imperial Bank of Germany, and nearly twice as much as those of the Imperial Bank of Russia. London, Dec. 31.—A dispatch from Madrid says that it is reported there that the sultan of Morocco has been foiled by the rebels who are Infesting Fez In an attempt to break out of that city. H.G.SHUPP JEWELER, A dispatch to the Dally Mail from Tangier announced that th» rebels had cut the aqueduct which supplied Fez with water and added that the city was now practically without water. It is further asserted that unless the Kabyle tribesmen from the south com to the succor of Fez the place must si render within three days. 3G W. MARKET STREET. A High Class Bargain List Remember that for Underwear and Hosiery our stock is the largest; our prices, as usual, the tures. I'orto Iltco'a Smagfllag Scandal, San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. 31.—At the hearing of the smuggling cases before United States Commissioner Anderson the case against Supervisor of Elections Benjamin Butler was taken up. ' It developed during the hearing that about 100 cases of liquor had been brought from St. Thomas to San Juan 011 the United States steamer Uncas in November of 1001. Some of these boxes bore the names of Captain Yates Stirling, then commandant of the naval station here; Benjamin Butler, Dr. Charles H. T. Lowndes, U. S. N.; Quartermaster Captain Joseph T. Crabbs anil Paymaster Wllllani A. Merritt, U. S. N. Others were marked for the Country club, while still others were marked for the canteen. lowest. Mr. Gridley asserts just as positively that an outrage has been perpetrated In his . arrest. He says the courts have been made use of by Mr. Van Cott to work of personal spite. The Tangier correspondent of the Times says In a dispatch that lie remnants of the routed Imperial army returned to Fez In a deplorable condition. The sultan has told a deputation of Fez Moors that he Is prepared to die in the defense of the town. PANIC AT BULL FIGHT. New Currants CASTRO BEATS REBELS. New Raisins Three Persons Were Crashed to Death • And Fifty-two Injured. New Apricotg 15 South Main St., Pittston. Madrid, Dec. 31.—A frightful panic occurred today at a bull fight at the Equestrian Circus. The spectators became enraged at one of the matadors, who failed to kill his bull, and threatened to destroy the circus. The manager released two other bulls and turned out the lights. The bulls, bellowing furiouBly, stampeded through the circus. The spectators became panic-stricken, and in their efforts to escape trampled on one another. Finally, the police arrived and ordered the lamps relit. Three persons were killed and 52 injured in the rush to escape. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 31.—A strike on New Year's day of practically all the liackmen of this city' threatens to make n dearth of public carriages here on that day and to embarrass both the inaugural ceremonies atid a military ball to be held in the State armory In the evening. The hackinen's union demands a wage of $12 per week, an advance of 20 per cent, and $1 instead of 75 cents per funeral for extra men. About fifteen stables are Involved. The employers are divided in sentiment as to granting the demands. Albany Hnckinen to Strike. His Forces Win Decisive Victory at Barqulsimeto. New Honeycomb 12 %c Caracas, Dee. 81. — Barqulsimeto, capital of the state of Lara, which for some time past has been In the possession of the Venezuelan revolutionists, lias been recaptured by government forces. The towns of San Carlos and Tinaqulllo have also been reoccupied by the government. The Moors are confident, continues the correspondent, after what passed between Mencbhl, who visited London last year as Moorish ambassador, and Foreign Secretary Lansdowne, that in case of necessity Great Britain cannot refuse to give the sultan armed assistance. It Is impossible to disabuse them of this Idea, as they lay the entire responsibility for the present rebellion at Great Britain's door for fostering European ideas and introducing Christians into the Moorish court. Moors Hope For English Aid. New Prunes, 3 lb. for ALWAVS THE CHEAPEST. New Maple Syrup, quart 25c New Maple Syrup, % gal 45c Evans Bros. Tomatoes, per can Nice crisp Celery, per bunch Sweet Potatoes, per peck Hand-picked Apples, per bushel ~^PRICES"wD The revolutionists at Barqulsimeto were under the command of Generals Solagnie and Penaloza. They evacuated the town after losing 112 men killed and 325 wounded. Sweet Cider, per gallon FonrtU Harder In a Week. Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,25 SI.35 65 90 45 6CN Washington, Dec. 31.—Another murder, the fourth to be reported to the police within a week, has occurred here, the victim being Lazier Gozman, a white man, thirty-six years old, who was the proprietor of a small grocery store nt 410 Gordon street, northwest. He was found dead late In the afternoon with his head cut open. There were indications of a terrible struggle, and a hatchet and meat cleaver which were found botli show evidence of having been used in the crime. The murderer has not been apprehended. Bobbery Is believed to have been the BRENNAN fi ROBERTS, Feed, per 100  Potatoes, per bu  Onions, " "  Butas  Apples  Best Dairy Butter, per lb Pure Lard, per lb  Cleaned Currants, 4 for.. Seeded Baisins, 8, 10. 12 Citron, 2 lbs. for .J Lemon Peel, 2 lbs. for C.. | Milliliter Blew Out the Gail. Philadelphia, Dec. 31.—Rev. John B. Iv. Sellers, a Methodist minister of Guysboro, N. S., was found dead In the headquarters of the Reading Hail- Way Young Men's Christian association. He had blown out the gas through ignoraqfe of its usage and wus asphyxiated. There was hard fighting in the streets and suburbs of Barqulsimeto for two days. The government forces were, commanded by General Ceferlno Castillo.Great Britain and France have notified Spain that they have no intention of taking any advuntage of the sltua tion in Morocco and that they desire the maintenance of the status quo, even In the event of the sultan being dethroned and his place taken by the pretender. These communications have reassured the Spanish government, which Is thus relieved of fears of international complications. KING GEORGE DYING. 42 North IHalu Street, The Fugitive Crown Princess Louise It how transpires that President Castro's recent visit to La Victoria was not of a social nature, as reported here, but for the purpose of conducting personally by telegraph the operations of his forces at Bai julsimeto. This victory for the government appears to be a direct result of the president's Initiative. It has been .a most Revere blow for the revolutionists. t3£""Next to Eagle Hotel. May Become Queen Any Hour. Vienna. Dec. 31.—The Tagblatt says that King Oeorge of Saxony is dying and that the fugitive Crown Princess Louise may become Queen any hour. To avoid this complication, If possible, the Saxon court intends to rush divorce proceedings, basing them on the G«rman civil law. The court will ignore the Catholic ecclesiastical prohibition against divorce. YOU GET THE BEST AT WILLIAMS and M'ANULIY Hundreds of Vessels. Wrecked Copenhagen, Dec. 31.—Many Swedish towns, especially Malmo, Halmstad and Mnrstrand, have been severely damaged by»tlt* secent storms. Many' persons liave been drowned. 4 Three Russian and hundreds of Scandinavian vessels have been wrft'ked. Eight Americans In Peril. tive for the tragedy. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 81.—Eight missionaries who are working in Morocco under the direction of the Gospel Missionary union, whose headquarters are In Kansas City, are believed to be in peril. At Fez are stationed Mr. George C. Heed of Kansas City, formerly of Nebraska, secretary of the Morocco mission; Mr. and Mrs. Welliver of Minnesota, Miss Maude Carey of Emporia, Kan.; Miss Irene Ward of Avoca, la., and Miss Nellie Alson of Alabama. Another party now at Mequinez is composed of Mr. P. C. Enyart of Kansas City and Mr. Victor Swanson of Nebraska. Mequlnez is forty miles west of Fez. Caatro Returns to Caracas. De*ery Turned Down, President Custro lins returned here. Minister Bowen called In the afternoon and communicated the recommendation that the questions at Issue be taken to The Hague." Venezuela's answer will be given today. New York, I)ec. 31.—Tammany Hall's executive committee for 1903 has been organized in the wigwam, and William S. Devery was left outside of the breastworks. The ex-cliief of police will have to satisfy the committee on credentials of the organization that his election as district leader of the "Fighting Ninth" was not secured by fraud and corruption at the primaries. This charge was made against Devery by Frank S. Goodwin, the previous leader of the district and who at the primary election lust fall made an unsuccessful tight to continue in power. Devery won at the primaries, defeating Frank S. Goodwin and John C. Sheelian, the Greater New York Democracy leader. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, lUIGS, ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Orange " Count Tolstoi'a Condition. Cranberries, per Djt Pumpkin, per can.. London, Dec. 31.—Count Tchertkoff, the English agent of Count Tolstoi, has received a telegram stating that the eminent author Is much improved in health, though he still experiences a certain amount of weakness. He is now busy correcting "an appeal to the clergy of all countries," which will shortly be published and which is described as "a most powerful Inducement against ecclesiastical' error." Jenlonsy Cnnse* Dfndl)- Duel, Huntington, W. Yn., Deo. 31.—James Chambers, a prominent young man living In Barboursvllle, is dying and George Thompson of IIufT Creek, Logan county, Is thought to be mortally wounded, the result of a duel with knives fought near Logan, Logan county. The men were both employed by a prominent lumber company and for several weeks had been at outs over the fact that both loved the same young woman. Chambers is from one of the best families in this county and had been employed as bookkeeper. Parsnips, Carrots, Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Celery. Call on us for Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and anything in the Shoe line. We are sure to please you, and fit your feet. Don't forget the place. United States Minister.Bowen has received information that the Dutch steamer Prins Maurlts has entered certain Venezuelan ports blockaded by the British fleet and discharged her cargo there. Special permission for the Dutch steamer to do this was obtained from Commander Montgomcrie of the British cruiser Charybdis. The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan ordered the Prins Maurlts away from port, but Com-;, mander Montgomcrie directed that she continue to discharge her cargo. In Caracas this is held to be a discrimination against American steamers, and the British officer's action has been criticised.. Barcelona, Spain, Dec. 31.—Th? Spanish cruiser Rio De La Plata has been ordered to proceed to Tangier. Woman Relieves Her Conscience. Evans B(os. HarriBburg, Dec. 31.—An unknown Philadelphia woman today sent to the State treasurer $34 in bills and $420 In silver, with the statement that the sum clears her indebtedness to the State. Given Away. New York Sewn n Morning Paper, Oldest Iiultnun Editor Dead, Every purchaser at our store. Wed nesday, Dec. 31, will receive, free, a package of wine or brandy. 46 S. Main St. Pittston:' New York, Dec. 31.—The Daily News announces an important change, as follows: "The New York Daily News will celebrate the incoming of the new year by doing something quite out of the ordinary. On Thursday, the first day of 1903, the New York Daily News will become a morning newspaper. Beginning Thursday morning it will be increased to a twelve page paper." Valparaiso. Ind., Dec. 31.—Judge William T. Talcott, the oldest newspaper man in Indiana, is dead here, agigl eighty-seven years. For fifty years he owned and edited the Porter County Vidette. Judge Talcott came to Porter county sixty-live years ago, when it was a wilderness, and only one small cabin marked the place where Valparaiso now stands. He surveyed the town, collected its first taxes, taught Its first school, preached its first sermons. edited its first paper and was one of tlie first jurists In this part of the state. T. SCHWARTZKOPF. 12 S. Main. WATCH For WEDDINGS CIaimav* » For FUNERALS ■ lUWBrS * Toledo, O., Dec. 31.—The Standard Oil Co. today increased the price of crude oil three cents. Increase in Crude Oil Price. Washington Walts For Castro. It takes a steamer a week to go down the Russian river Volga from the point where it begins to be navigable (Rybinsk) to the Caspian. Tlie Volga. Washington, Dee. 31.—With the principle of arbitration accepted by all parties to the Venezuelan difficulty, the Washington government Is waiting for a settlement of conditions. There is, however, no feefing of security, and will not be until all apprehension in regard to Germany's attitude is eliminated by Germany herself. Expression of such violent opinion as that of General von Boguslawskl has emphasized the belief here that something more than the collection of a debt was the intention of the German government. President Castro's answer is still delayed.THIS Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I-8-CARPENTER,exeterst. exeter boro FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. SPACE New York Stock furnished by Haight & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Lake Pish, Baku to Pltfltt Standard Oil. More than 100,000,000 pounds of whiteflsh and trout are taken from our great lakes every year. FOR London, Dee. 31.—The Odessa correspondent of the Standard reports that in spite of the refusal of government support and the consequent collapse of J. J. SIANGAN'S AFTER XMAS SALE New Yorli, Dee. 31.J302. ■ Open/*£los. 129  84 % 841L 1CXD Vi  «2 % 63"« 36 68 67W 99% 100 48% 26% Tree Cats, Sugar  Atchison  Atchison, pref  Copper  Car & Foundry ... Brooklyn Traction . B. & O  Ches. & Ohio  Chic. & Gt. Western C., M. & St. P  C, R. I. & P  Col. F. & I  Erie  I the proposed syndicate for tlic purpose lijuf lighting the Standard Oil company, [HWher attempt is bring made to combine ull the Baku oil houses with the ■h-left. of driving the Standard company Mkit of"Great Britain. Jersey Makes Her ilallroads Pay, When a cut Is made in a tree which cannot heal over with new bark within a year, protect the exposed wound from drying out by a coat of paint or varnish.ANNOUNCEMENT Trenton, N. J., Dec. 31.—The annual report of the state board of assessors filed with Governor Murphy shows some interesting facts relative to the work of the board. The total assessed valuation of railroad property in the state is $223,401,784, an increase of about $3,000,000 over tlie previous year. The total amount of tax upon tills assessed valuation Is $1.117,308 for state purposes and $410,94(1 for local purposes. There were 8,500 miscellaneous corporations assessed. The tax against these companies aggregates $2,885,187. THE MAGNET Threatened by German Crnlner. "I.alla Rookh." We have marked a large lot of various useful merchandise at half price to clean up before stock taking, None of it shop worn, all nice and new, but it is easier to sell at half prico than count stock. 48% *wfy» Murderer Dlomlln Sentenced. 2$ Boston. Dec. 31.—Joseph Wilfred 178% Blendllfcroiyicted in the second decree V4' for the StircrPr of liis wife, liiis waived SI -t-lie exertions Jaken by liis counsel 38% : tUjrlhK his trial, .Ifcandoned any right to 08% a now trial and asked for immediate 128 1 sentence in order that he may seek ex-14a eeutiyo clemency. He came before 140?., ju,iKe Stevens today and was sen-110% tcnced to state prison for life. London, Dec. 31.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Wlllemstad, Curacao, says: "The postmaster of Ma rami bo, Venezuela, having detained correspondence belonging to German merchants, the German cruiser-FaIke threatens in consequence to bombard the town." Tbomns Moore often wrote a short poem almost impromptu. lie consumed over two years In reading and preparing material for "Lalla Rookh" and two years more in writing that inimitable poem. 178% 49 V* . 80% . 38-% 08% .127 148 .139% ,108% . 28% Eric, pref  Louis. & Nash Mffntiattjan Ell. Met Traction Mo. Pacific .. Col. Southern . Alo  Poneral Repasts. 1 lot Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, all colors, worth $1.25. Our price 50c Cenference on U. P. Strike. In some rural parts of Russia it is still customary to have funeral repasts in the cemeteries. New York, Dee. 31.—The committee of labor men who came here to confer with the officials of the Union 1'aciflc railroad with a view to settling the strike in the shops of the company at Omaha, Neb., have had a preliminary conference with President Horace.G. Burt of the company.- Several grievances were talked over, but the whole matter simmered down eventually to the, qWstion of the introduction of piece work by President Burt, which caused the strike. After a general talk the conference was adjourned to Friday forenooiH when It was believed a settlement would be readied. New York. Dec. 31.—Wedged in the center of an overcrowded car on the Ninth avenue elevated line during rush hours, Charles Wessell, a well known metallurgist, half suffocated In the crowd, was stricken with apoplexy and died before the train reached the Cortlandt street station. Police reserves had to be called out before his body could he removed from the closely pucked car. , Died In "L" Cniali. 1 lot Ladies' Flannette Wrappers, regular price $1.5U. Now for 98c 1 lot Ladies' Fleeced Piquet Shirt Waist, the $1.25 kind. Now 50c 28 Mexican Central Aco  Rep. Steel .... 29% 25% 47 20 Ms 73 32% 150% 29% | Attempt to Combine Falls. 25London, Dec. 31—The attempt which 47 has been In progress for some time. past lo combine the iron factories of-73% West Scotland has failed. Several maifc, :!2 I iifacturers backed out at the last mo- When a large badger was caught and killed recently at Ilemlngby, Lincolnshire, England, it was found to weigh twenty-nine pounds. A Biff Badger. T. A. DURKIN. 1 lot Table Oilcloth, best make, atractive colors, only 1614c Hemp Carpet, bright patterns, worth !2c a yard, here for 14c Norfolk & Western N. Y., O. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Reading, pref  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific .. Teun C. & I  Texas Pacific  TJ. S. Leather  U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . 155 Vfs 151 njent Every scrap of the bread box's remnants should be dried, rolled and saved for use in frying or other culinary processes. The crumbs keep better in a paper bag than in an air tight glass Jar. Stale Bread. J?. W. Flour, per sack Potatoes, tDer bushel. Onions, per pock  Applet*, per bushel— Moil's heavy fleece lined Underwear, the regular 50c kind, a garment ..35c Men's heavy ribbed fleece lined Underwear, the -18c kind, reduced to 25c Men's Suspenders, regular price 15c, This lot yours for .8e',Jf Men's heavy fleece lined Glov/ M worth 25e; now for / a Si 1 lot Boys' black and white A Shirts, the 25c kind, now M Hammer handles, best quality, Mk 6614 DD'M  67% THE WEATHER. 78% Washington, Dec. 31.—Fair tonight; 34'.!) Thursday, increasing cloudiness and 92% warmer weather, with rain at night. 651 u .  78% 33% 92% 64% I'rOH verity ill SniltinKO. Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1 1-8 lbs., each, Cieorges Codfl-li, per lb  Cromatory Bloaters, per doz  Evaporated Apricots, per lb  Evaporated Peaches, per lb.......... Cape Cod Cranberries, per qt  Fancy Smyrni Figs, per lb  New Mixed Nuts,2lbs  Walnuts, l er pock  Washington, Dec. 31.—Estimates of the sugar crop In Santiago, Cuba, transmitted to the state department by Consul Holaday nt that city, place the crop for I'.HM at bags, an'increase of TU.-liS'JJBgs over that for the year now closing. The cort.sul adds that grinding began about the middle of December. 59 Vi 39% 12% 35% 40% 12% Dr. Welsh, dentist. 25 N. Main St. Dover. Del., Dec. 31.—J. Edward Addlcks has won another assemblyman In n special election In Kent county's Ninth .representative district, called by Governor Hunn to vote off a tie in the November election between Jnmes Wilbur Powell (Union Rep.) and Solomon Sapp (Dem.). Powell won with a plurality of 192. Addicks will now have twenty-two votes on joint ballot for United States senator to start with. Twenty-seven votes are necessary. Activity In Uelnw-nre Politic*, FOR RENT—I rent between 300 and 400 dwellings, stores, offices, barns, shops, factories, etc., and can generally accommodate a good tenant with a house of size, price and in locality wanted at most any time. Library Cornerstone Laid. 3fiVi | New Brunswick. N. J., Doc. 31.—The 85\s I cornenoone Of tile new $50,0110 Car- SSVi j ncgie. Library was laid this morning 44 Vz i by Mayor Vlciimann. onsz. I , 85% RutternutP, per peck Western Unloh .. Wabash, pref. ... Wabash, com. .. Union Pacific ... Union Pacific, pref Alton Kt Kt. 88% 4314 20% 100% 92% 34% 2G'S No Kellef For Crown Princess. (Jilt Edge Creaur ry and Dairy Butter  Dairy Butter-  Strictly Fresh Eggs  C ase & Shnborn'a Best Blend Coffee  !5c a lb., 1 lbe $100 Cha e & Sanborn's Teas, from 30c to 70c lb cial prlcc Rome, Dec. 31.—Cardinal Vannntelll, president of the apostolic penitentiary, which deals with matrimonial questions, Is authority for the statement that the pope could not under any circumstances annul the marriage of the crown prince of Saxony. , G inch Flat Files, very special.. !}c 100% 92% 34% 27% 58 Lorenz Sails for Home. FOR SALE—Dwellings and business places. Some very fine Invest- New York. Dec. 31.—Dr. Adolph Lorenz, the famous orthopedic specialist, sailed for England at (i.30 this morning, on the White Star liner Celtic. ments. The MAGNET G. B. THOMPSON. First National Bank Bldg. Special Inducements to Cash Purchasers 37 S. Main St., Pittaton, pref