Pittston Gazette

              7--W? u m e. * PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1903. TWO CENTS A CODY. I DAfJ pQ FORTY CENTS A MONTH f u A iiUJ3JO. rOrl VF A T* i WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 18B0 OOCl I Jjiiri. (DAILY EST. by TBEO. HART 1882. JOHN MARKLE MAKES ANSWER The Smallest American Watch At This Season of GREAT CHANGES IN POLITICS TAFT REVIEWS WORK. A REED SHAKEN BY THE WIND and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon closed its doors. The panic continues. Bills Issued by the bank are now selling for 80 per tent of their face value. The leading firms at Caracns, notwithstanding the present situation, have presented no notes for redemption, as they are all Interested in supporting the bank. What Philippine Commission Han Washington, Jan. 5.—The annual report of the Philippines commission u"0 a separate report by Governor W. H. Taft, made public at the war department, give a revfew of the year's work of the commission and recommendations for action by congress deemed essential to the welfare of the Islands. Done In Past Year. The Year, Important Prediction byAusD Castro's Position Daily Be- Position of Independent Op- The Waltliam Watch Co. delivered to New York the day before Christmas the first five of their new model Ladies' Watclu 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. B&lieving that the first 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 trlan Journal. BOLD ROBBERY FO.LED. comes More Unstable. erators Stated. ••nvntfonal Climax to Coronation Fe«tlvltle« In Delhi. READJUSTMENT WANTED. Governor, Taft thinks It may be possible to induce the sultan of Jolo to part with some of the rights he asserts to the Jolo group and thus remove ninny obstacles now encountered. The Moron do not understand popular government nnd do not desire It, preferring control by dattos. HE 18 URGED TO ABDICATE Delhi, India, Jan. fl.—A sensational daylight effort has been made to loot the jewel room of the Arts exhibition. JOHN MITCHELL IS BLAMED Russia Plant Destruction of Triple Al- A band of Patlians gathered In the Jewel room, where geniB valued at $1,- 250,000 are exhibited. The police and jewelers' clerks hud n hand to hand struggle with the thieves, as an attempt at robbery was expected, the police knowing that bands of Pathaus, who are the cleverest thieves in the world, had swarmed Into Delhi for the durbar, to which vast quantities of Jewels have been brought by the nutive princes. Jeddo Proprietor Says All Went Well liance and a Union With France, Datos Revolution Presses President in His Collieries Until Mine Work- Hardi—Washington Expects at Any Austria and Italy—United States "Possibly far In the future." Governor Tuft says, "control by dattos may cease. For the present, however. It is necessary only to provide a paternal, strong, but sympathetic government for these followers of A^ohammed." Governor Taft says nls6: Moment to He'ar That Dictator Has Fallen From His High Estate. ers' President Appeared There—A Not© former prices. Reduced to 75c Ladies' Wrappers 49c each 50c Ladies' Corsets 39c each 50c Cotton Blankets 89c pair 20c Ladies' Bines Wool Hose 10c pair 25c Ladies' Fleece Lined Vnsts 19c each 50c Ladies' and Children's Umbrellas. .29c each 30c Cream Table Damask rtWc a yard 25c Tu/key Red Damask 19c a yard 50c Men's Fleece Lined Underwear, 85c garment 25c Men'a Heavv WorSing Mitts. * 15c pair 10c Children's Fleece Lined Vests 5c each 5C Unbleached Muslin 4c a yard 5C Shaker Flannel yard Will Hold the Balance of Power. History of His Company. Vienna, Jan. 5.—The leading Austrian weekly, the Sonnund Montags Zeltung, today predicts vast changes In International politics. Count LamsdorfT, the Russian foreign minister, the paper asserts, didn't come to Austria to discuss the situation In Macedonia, but rather to negotiate for the destruction of the triple alliance. Continuing, the paper says: "Germany having estranged both her allies by her new tariff bill, now seeks to become a third party to the Anglo-Japanese alliance. Russia was, therefore, compelled to seek other support to restore the balance of power necessary. This support will come from Austria and Italy. The International situation In the near future will be as follows: Germany isolated in Europe, but with Great Britain and Japan in the background. Russia, France, Austria and Italy will form a quadruple alliance. These changes will result In American predominance, and the United States will hold the balance of power between the two combinations." Philadelphia, Jan. 5.—The answer of G. B. Markle & Co., independent coal qperators, to the demands of the miners has been submitted to the anthracite strike commission, now in session In this city. It was written by John Markle, managing partner of the firm. The statement Is in part as follows: Washington, Jan. 5.—Any hour may bring the news from Venezuela, it Is believed here, that President Castro has been forced out of office. This may bC; accomplished by the revolution led by General Matos or by pressure causing Castro's Involuntary abdication, which will mean (light. H.G.SHUPP The police say that European thieves planned this Putliuns' raid, but the natives say the Patlians do not need any European teachers In the science of thievery. The authorities have placed a special guurd in the Jewel room. "The bane of Philippine civilization in the past was ladronisni, and the present conditions arc most fuvorable for ns growth and maintenance. It is not certain whether In the depressed state of agriculture, with the temptations to ladronisni. the constabulary will be able without the assistance of the military to stamp It out." JEWELER, 3G W. MARKET STREET. The state department has received a cable from Minister Bowen, the language of which was not divulged, but the purport of which was to a great extent confirmatory of the cable from Curacao, published yesterday, which showed that a serious crisis had been reached In Castro's tenure of office. Minister Bowen reports a dangerous condition of affairs iu Caracas especially.The chapter of Indian orders was one of the most brilliant functions following the durbar. It was attended by Lord and Lady Curzon, the Duke and Duchess of Connauglit and scores of native princes. Among the brilliant assemblage were nearly 300 members of the Order of the Star of India and many maharajahs. "The present Item was formed on Dec. 30. 1880, for the purpose of mining coal upon lands held by the firm under lease from the Union Improvement company for thirty years from Jan. 1, 1800, and from the Highland Coal company for thirty years from Jan. 1, 1892. The mine employs about 2,400 men, and 'many of its employees reside in the villages of Frceland, about two miles distant, and Hazleton, about seven miles- distant from Jeddo. The lessees erected and own all the Improvements upon the property, Including breakers, stores, shops and tenement houses. Remember that for Underwear anil Hosiery our stock is the largest; our prices, as usual, the GOOD RESOLUTIONS Ave the Oriler of the Day The governor point* out, among other Ills from which the country Is suffering, that of fluctuating currency. lie regards the objection made by the Filipinos to the unlimited introduction of Chinese into the Islands logical and Justified.lowest. OUR RESOLUTIONS ARE To give the best quality at the lowest price. PEOPLE S STORE The commission's report ri'oommrnils the establishment of a gold standard in the islands and of bunking corporations empowered to issue circulating bank notes; the reduction by. at least 75 per cent of the Dlngley rates of duties upon goods imported into the United States from the Philippines; raising the limit upon lands which may be sold to or be held by individuals or corporations from the public domain to 25,000 acres; repeal of the limitation which forbids an individual or corporation holding an interest in more than one mining claim; making all bonds issued by the insular government free from taxation in the United States and the giving of power to admit a tlxed and limited number of skilled Chinese laborers into the islands. C About forty Americans wore present at the chapter. They included Mrs. Adair, Mrs. L. Z. Letter, mother of Lady Curzon, and Miss Daisy Letter, Henry Pliipps and family of PlttBburg, John Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. Bcmls and Mr. and Mrs. Peckhum of New York, Dr. and Mrs. Workman of Boston, II. Getty of, Chicago and Miss Getty and Consul General Patterson of Calcutta and his family. The pinch of the blockade Is being felt everywhere. Payments to the army are largely in arrears. The soldiers are no longer being fed. Therefore Castro's troops, who are for the most part simple peons. Ignorant of what, they are lighting for, are likely to d„escrt when they learn that there Is no pay or food In sight and go over to the revolutionary armies, which are reported to be well equipped as a result of covert assistance rendered by England and Gcrmuuy, who arc anxious that Castro shall be overthrown. Hand Picked Apples, per bu. .55c ltutebegas, per bu 45c Onions, per bu 00c, per pk... ,25c 3 lb can best qual'y Bak. Beans 10c 1 " " 5c Can Pumpkin 10c Can Tomatoes 10c Can Tomatoes, doz $1.10 New Honey, in comb........ 12£c Dried Raspberries, lb . 20c Lard ! J3c 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. "From the time of my first coiinectlon with the business In 1880 there have always been a resident physician and assistant physicians upon the property until recently, with the exception of a short Interval. The firm selected the head physician, who chose.his assistants, and we collected 75 cents a month for the married men and "id cents a month for the single men ovC v twenty-one, and the amount collcctill was paid over to the physician without charge or deduction therefor. This agreement was not compulsory upon the men or families. Evans Bros. REOPENING OF CONGRESS. No Formality In Either House, the Members Getting Down to Business. SULTAN'S ADROIT MOVE. RIC E Washington, Jan. 5.—The Senate lost no time in getting down to business this morning, upon reassembling after the holiday rgfcess. There was a large representation upon the floor. Senator Hoar, gave nptlce that, immediately after routine business tqmorrow morning, he would speak on his anti-trust bill. Pretender'* Came Discredited by Relea*e*bf Mulai-Moliuiumt-d. London, Jan. 5.—The revolt in Morocco is believed to be practically at un end. The revolution bus been greatly nided by the blockade. At several ports the revolutionists, It Is understood, are permitted to have free access to the Interior, and Castro is powerless to obstruct their landings because he no longer lifts a navy. BRENNAN i ROBERTS, Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,25 SI.35 65 90 45 50 20 13 Peed, per 100 Potatoes, per bu Onions, " " Rutas .... AiDples  Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. Pure Lard, per lb  Cleaned Currants, 4 for 25 Seeded Kaisins, 8, I0D 12 1-2 pk( Citron, 2 lbs. for 25 Lemon Peel, 2 lbs. for 25 Orange " " " 26 Cranberries, per qt 10 Pumpkin, per can . |0 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. According to o.Uclal news received from Fels, the adroit move of the sultan lh bringing his brother, Mulal-Mohammed, to the capital has attained the desired object of depriving the pretender to the throne of bis prestige, and the latter has retired, discredited, to Taza. He has been' deserted by a number of the loch! tribes, who dispersed to make sure of their booty. 42 North Main Street, ty Next to Eagle Hotel. The House galleries were scantily patronized and there was - scarcely a quorum of members present when Speaker Henderson called for order. DeWltt C. Lannegan, mfembcr-elect from New Jersey, to succeed the late Representative Salmon, was sworn in. Louisville, Ky„ Jan. 5.- A relative of former Minister Godfrey Hunter of Guntcmulu litis received n letter from Samuel Castleman, formerly of Chi-, cago, but who is now in Guatemala, stating that Godfrey Hunter, Jr., wllb killed W. H. Fitzgerald in Guatemala City, had been threatened with assassination prior to the killing if he refused to leave the country. According to Mr. Castleman, thirty-six witnesses nt the investigation of the shooting by the Guatemalan government swore tliut six men had formed a conspiracy to shoot Hunter. None of these men, the letter states, is now In Guatemala City, while two are no longer In the republic. Mr. Castleman further states that the shots which killed I'ltzgerald were tired in self defense. He also says that Secretary of Legation Bailey had been threatened by the alleged conspirators. Conspiracy to Shoot Hunter, The state department has no information bearing on recent military operations, but Is prepared to learn at any moment that Matos has carried the revolution to success and that Castro is either a prisoner or in flight. "Iu the early part of 1808 my wife employed at her own expense a trained nurse to look after the sick, and later, when this nurse retired, another nurse from St. Luke's hospital In Bethlehem took her place, who Introduced the system of district nurs{ng in the borough of Jeddo and in the neighboring villages.YOU GET THE BEST AT WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY Five Syndicate* After Loan, Buhamara, the pretender, having claimed the intention of enthroning Mulal-Mohammed, his rebellion has no longer any reason to continue, ns the sultan has publicly reconciled himself with bis brother and Mulal-Mohammed has made a solemn entry Into Fez, acclaimed by the populace. The sultan has announced the appointment of Mulai-Mobammed as governor of the province of Fez, thus disproving the rumors that Mulal-Mohammed aspired to the throne. A NOVEL SUGGESTION, Various propositions have been made by syndicates to the Venezuelan nui thorltles looking to a funding of the nutional debt. No less than live syndicates are now desirous of floating a Venezuelan loan, and the only guarantee they now ask Is that Castro shall retire from the presidency and leave the country. "Stores for the sale of general merchandise and of miners' supplies have always been maintained upon the property and have been and are an accommodation to the meiyind their families. The men have never been required to deal there. cans to Test English Locomotives. Consul to Birmingham Wants Ameri- Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, BUGS, Washington, Jan. 5.—Marshal Halstead, United States consul to Birmingham, England, suggests, In a communication to the State Department, thmt American manufacturers of locomotives Import an English locomotive and an English driver and give them a fair test on American railroads. The purpose is to refute the repeated declarations made abroad that American locomotives are good enough of their kind, but that they are more expensive and that they consume more coal and oil than those of foreign make. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Paintars and Paperhangars. "By the terms of the cool leases G. B. Markle & Co. are required to pay all the taxes upon the property. The taxes paid by the coal operators constitute the largest portion of the taxes collected in the county." Ono of these syndicates Is represented by the Sellgmaus, another by the International Banking corporation, and there are three other groups of capitalists that are desirous of assuming the Venezuelan debt. Each group, however, insists as u condition precedent to taking over the Indebtedness ftiut Castro shall retire. When this had been done, according to the official authority for these statements, the tribes around Fez swore fidelity to the sultan and denounced Buhamara as an impostor whom they would prevent from coming to Fez. (7\ruri/'$ PRICES. Continuing, the answer says a sliding scale busls of labor bad been agreed upon In 1870 and had from that time been generally in force in the Lehigh region. In September, 1807, a committee of miners presented certain demands to the firm. An agreement was then in existence between the company and men to settle differences by arbitration. The company replied to the demands and received no further communication from the miners. Work ut the mines continued uninterrupted until the latter part of 1900, when John Mitchell mude his headquarters at Hazleton and endeavored to organize the Markle employees. Sliding Scale of Waves, TALES OF CITIES. Philadelphia has two former postmasters general doing business on the same street and feels pretty confident that no other American city has. Secretary Hay declined to make known the identity of these syndicates. They have all applied to this government to put them In touch with the Venezuelan government, but the state department has refused to act as an intermediary or even as an introducer. This government seeks to hold aloof from all negotiations of that sort, particularly those which have to do with puying the foreign claims. All immediate danger has disappeared. The routes from Vcz to the coast are open. It is said the sultan is now preparing a large expedition with the intention of crushing the rebellion. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. Best Pat. Flour Best Family Flour B. W. Flour, per sack, Rye Flour, per sack .. 20 11)8. gran. sugar... 21 lbs. A sugai  22 lbs. B sugar  Fork Lcfin  Fork Sausage  Pure Lard  Compound Lard 3 cans com 1 3 cans Pumpkin  I! cans Early June Peas. 3 lbs best Prunes  4 lbs Prunes  3 bottles catsup Heinz's Best Catsup .. Rising Sun Paste, No. 10, 4. Rising Sun Stick Polish. . D No. 3 steel scoops  D. & B. squibs  Powell's squibs.'  Hays' squibs  Blue Label Squibs  Extension Safety Squibs  William Drury, $4 25 Evans Bros. Ministers to Foreign Countries An- nounced Tojlay. San Jose, Cal., has just beeh equipped with a system of electric lighting, the current for which is carried for a distance of 173 miles, from a point in the heart of the Sierru Nevada mountains. 'Washington, Jan. 5.—The following Presidential appointments were announced today: Dr. David Hill, first assistant secretary of State, minister to Switzerland, vice Prof. Arthur Sherburne, nominated for minister to Spain; Charles Page Bryan, minister to Portugal: Francis B. Loomls, present minister to Portugal, to Hill's place as first, assistant secretary of State. Find Stolen Body at Yale. 46 S. Main St. Pittston. New Haven, Conn., Jan. 5.—Relatives of Charles House, a young man who was killed by a train at New London Christmas day, found his body in the dissecting room of the Yale Medical school. The fact that It is now vacation time alone saved the body from dissection. The relutives came here from Pawtucket, It. I., having been notified by the New London authorities that a man named Stennett had presented at the morgue an order purporting to be signed by Mrs. Charles Itouse for lier husband's body to be delivered to him for the Yale Medical school. The relatives say he was not married. Residents and property holders on Thirteenth street, In Atlanta, Gft.. have petitioned the authorities to change its name to Piedmont place, explaining that the name "Thirteenth" Is somewhat ill the nuture of a stigma because of popular superstition and is detrimental to their interests. For WEDDINGS CIaimam ! For FUNERALS nUWWS I The secret of the renewed strength of the revolutionists, whose forces are now approaching Caracas from three directions, is the fact that the aggressive powei-B feel that the success of their demands depends on Castro's downfall. They realize he Is a strong man and one who will tight them at every turn. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I-B-CARPENTER|Exeter st. meter ioia In September, 1000, another list of grievances was furnished the firm, the company's answer being that If the men were not satisfied with the reply the ofliclftls would be willing to arbitrate. The next communication from the men demanded arbitration, but the committee selected by the employees reported that the latter had broken their agreement with the company by striking before their grievances had been submitted to arbitration. 25 :to 25 Bridegroom Killed. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Manchester, N. H., Jan. o.—While Conrad Vincent, aged 21. was hurrying down a stairway in his home this morning, preparatory to taking a carriage to the home of Miss Rivard, whom he was to marry at 8 o'clock, he tripped and fell. His neck was dislocated and his skull injured. At last report he was in a dying condition. New York Stock Markets furnished by Haight & Freese, stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Allies Give Aid to Miiloo. AFTER XMAS SALE The revolutionary movement was crusiied by Castro six weeks ago, and General Matos retired to Curacao. When the coercive programme was begun, England and Germany gave assistance to the revolutionists. This neutralized the effect ot Castro's appeal to Venezuelans to stand together against the invading foe. New York, Jan. 5, 1903. . 12S% 129 . 85 84% .100.% 101% . 65 65% . 36% 38 . 67 67 .101% 101% . 48% 49 % . 29% 29% .177% 179 . 49% 49% . 82 82 . 39 38% . 68% 68% .128% 128 .149% 149% .141% 141% .108% 109% . 29% ■ 30% . 29 29% . 25% 25% . 45% 45% . 20% 20% . 73% 74% . 32% 32% .152 152% .155% 155% . 68% 68% . 34% 35% . 94 95 . 65% 65% . 62 64 . 41% 41% . 13 13% . 37% 38 . 87% 88% . 88% 88% . 45 45% . 30% 30% .101% 101% . 35% 36% . 29% 29% ,C 60% 61% 25 05 35 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  s MAGNET New York, Jail. 5.—Coney Island awakened from the sleep of winter to mako a holiday of the execution of Topsy, an elephant, by poison and electricity. Agents for the Society For the prevention of Cruelty to Animals performed the execution. Six thousand six hundred volts of electricity, applied simultaneously with 4»K) grains of cyanide of potassium, brought deuth in less than ten seconds. An Elephant Electrocuted. Finally on Oct. 27, 1900, a committee of the men appealed to the firm for an adjustment of the differences. This was accomplished, and on Oct. 21) work was resumed at the mliics. Wo have marked a lok various useful merchandise at Waif price to clean up before stock taking. None of it shop worn, all nice and new, but it is easier to sell at half price than Count stock. Italy and the St. Louis Exposition. Matos once more took the Hold. He has all along played for the favor of the European powers by declaring that If he gained the Heat of president he would pay Venezuela's debts. The powers believe lie will. They believe he can float a loan where Castro could not get a cent and grant Alleges of very great value. Ottlciuls in Washington Wre not at all certain as to what effect a change In the government at Caracas will have on tile'arbitration proposition. It Is suggested that Matos, if landed in tlie presidential palace largely through European influence, may promise in return to pay tlio German and English claims without arbitration. Rome, Jan. 5.—Thomas Gridler, European commissioner of the St. Louis Exposition, has left Rome for Brussels, He has handed over to Ambassador Meyer the task of obtaining Italy's representation at the exposition. Meyer says there Is good reason to hope that Italy will officially participate In the big fair. Complaint* of Employees. The answer further states "Between 1000 and 1902 many requests were made for the correction of alleged grievances, which were all taken up and considered and acted upon, but neither Individually nor collectively, orally or in writing, did the men make any complaint in reference to the method of collecting the dues for the doctors or the priests, nor was our attention called to any defect in respect to ventilation or unfair treatment at the store nor as to the size of the cars nor as to the slope cleaning or the docking until April, 1002, and we had every reason to believe that, taken as a whole, the men were entirely satlstied with the conditions of their employment.THE LEADINS GROCER. 1 lot Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, all colors, worth $1.25. Our Erie, pref. .. I.ouis & Nash. Manhattan El. Met. Traction Mo. Pacific . Col. Southern Alo  Explosion In Illinois Mine. 1 lot Ladies' Flannette Wrappers, regular price 11.50. Now (or 98c price Springfield, 111., Jan. 5.—Four miner* have been probably fatally injured and a number of others badly burned and cut by falling coal in an explosion of mine dust in the Chlcago-Virden mine at Auburn. Three hundred and fifty men were in the mine at the time, but all except fourteen or iifteen, who were caught in the entry 2,000 feet from the surface, escaped. Wood Mantels, Coal Grates, Gas Grates, Gas Logs, Tile Facings, Tile For Bath Rooms, Fire Sets, And-lrons, Fixtures, Chandeliers. Disastrous Fire In Chicago. 1 lot Ladies' Fleeced Piquet Shirt Waist, the »1.25 kind. Now 50c 1 lot Table Oilcloth, best make, attractive colors, only ....1614c Chicago, 111., Jan. 5.—The canning works and refinery of Franklin Mc- Veagh were destroyed by fire this morning, together with their contents, causing a loss of $200,000. Two firemen were Injured. Mexican Central Aco  Hemp Carpet, bright patterns, worth 22c a yard, here for 14c Rep. Steel Norfolk & Western N. Y„ O. & W  N. Y. Central  Pennsylvania  Reading  Southern Ry  Southern Ry., pref. Southern Pacific .. Tenn. C. & I  Texas Pacific .... U. S. Leather  U. S. Steel  U. S. Steel, pref. . Western Union ... Wabash, pref  Wabash, oom  Union Pacific ..... Alton .... Kt  Men's heavy fleece lined Underwear, :he regular 50c kind, a garment . .35c General Matos might be inclined to do so, but the United States would probably urge a settlement by arbitration, so that all claims might be satisfied. Otherwise Matos' promise to pay would probably be made only to the greater nations, England, Germany and Italy, while lesser powers would still be neglected. Philadelphia. Jan. 5.—John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, and his attorneys arrived here today, In readiness for the resumption of the anthracite arbitration inquiry tomorrow. Mitchell Arrives In Philadelphia. Men's heavy ribbed fleece lined Underwear, the 48c kind, reduced to 25c Men's Suspenders,- regular price 15c, This lot yours for ................8c Winsted, Conn., Jan. .5.—Rev. A. H. Norrls, pastor of the Congregational church in Top'ingford, while driving to Burrville to preach to his congregation in that town, was struck and instantly killed by a special train on the Naugutuck division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. Minister Killed nt a Crossing. "In the course of the hearings at Scranton complaint was made of the size of the cars, but in reality the size has not been changed, as will be proved by the testimony of the builders, who will be produced. It was also alleged that the docking was excessive, but the accountant will testify that it was less than 2 per cent. Objection was also made that the full 10 per cent advance was not given. The manner In which the advance was computed was repeatedly explained to the men, and it Will be shown by the expert accountant that It was correctly calculated."  Men's heavy fleece lined Gloves, worth 25c; now for C10c 1 lot Boys' black and white striped Shirts, the 25c kind, now 19c Hammer handleB, best quality, special price 1c THE WEATHER. Washington, Jan. 5.—Rain or snow tonight; Tuesday, probably the same. Financial Panic In Caracas. Willemstud, Curacao, Jan. 5.—Tliore lias been a financial panic In Caracas. A large number of small traders and private depositors went together to the office of the Bunk of Venezuela to exchange the bank's notes for silver. The bank refused to exchange more than I2Q wsrth at not?* for any. one person Killed Himself Before Sweetheart, B.G. CARPENTER & CO 6 West Market Street, Wllkesbajn, Pa. C inch Flat Files, very special..5o Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 5.—After a lovers' quarrel and in the presence of his sweetheart Blake Darling, twenty-one years of age, shot himself in the temple at Oouverneur and died five minutes later at the borne of Ua brother. Chicago Cash Meat Market. Ixiw Prices Predominate Here. N. Main, Opp. William Street. The MAGNET S cans corn. J6c, at Giles's. Kt., pref. 87 S. Main St., Pitta ton. . * • ;