Pittston Gazette

              •V-' 1 TT. mfx •t jstfwenj K:,wW^- m I f: .» r 53d YEAR J WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 1 DAILY EST. bt TBEO. HART 18M. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1903. TWO CENTS A CO'V. I ii PAfiRS FORTY CENTS A MONTH f " I AVJ1A3. EX-GOVERNOR. PASSES AWAY PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY. SENSATIONAL RAILWAY WRECK SCARE AT WHITE HOUSE. MR. BOWEN IS SENT FOR The Smallest American Watch At This Season of House Paaara Dill Recommended by Secretary Root. Party Preih ; .From Exposure to Smallpox Visits Executive Manalon, Tho Year, Washington, Jan. 9.—The house has passed the Philippine constabulary bill (is It was reported from the committee, except for an amendment limiting the number of assistant chiefs to four. The.bill provides that the chief of the constabulary and the assistant chiefs who are X'nited States army officers shall have the rank, pay and allowances of brigadier, general and colonel, respectively, the difference betVveen such pay and their pay in theii regular grades to be paid out of tht; Philippine treasury. The bill also pro vides that when the Philippine scouts are ordered to assist the constabulary they shall be under the command ot the chief or assistant chiefs. Washington, Jan. 9.—There lias been a smallpox scare at the White House and the capltcfl over the report that the collector of internal revenue, J. O. Thompson, a brother ot Representative Thompson, from Alabama, had been sent to the District smallpox hospital, while the friends whfc came to Wash tngton with him called to see the president yesterday morning after leaving the ill man's room at the hotel. Called to Washington to Present Venezuela's Case. The Waltliam 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 Hon. Daniel H. Hastings Died Fatal Collision in Streets of an Ohio Village. Just prior to our Semi-Annual Inventory we find ourselves over- Stocked in certain departments. Believing 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 This Morning. WAS ILL BUI" A FEW DAYS CASTRO ACCEPTS TERMS. THREE DEAD, MANY HURT. a five cent piece, fully jeweled and adjusted, and an accurate timekeeper. It is fuie smallest, handsomest and most desirable Ladies' Watch made. Would be pleased to show it to anyone interested. them. It is just the size oi At the hotel Senator Frye, Representatives Jenkins and Littlelield and several other members of congress reside. This caused the scare to be extended to the senate and the house. Everything Allied Powers Want Arbi Stricken With Pneumonia Just After Returning Home From a Visit to Cannon Ball Express on the Pittsburg, trated Will be Submitted to The Philadelphia—Sketch of His Polit- Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Hague Tribunal—What They Don't Note former prices. Reduced to leal and Military Career. Runs Into the Rear of a Local Pas- No fear whatever Is felt for the health of the president, because while the Thompson party did call at the White House offices they did not see the president. Want Will be Omitted. 75c Ladies' Wrappers 50c Ladies' Corsets .49c each .30c each Tlie senate again discussed the Vest resolution requesting the linnnec committee to report n hill removing the duty on anthracite coal, and Mr. Aldiich replied to some of the criticisms of Sir. Vest made last Tuesday Mr. Aldrich insisted that the resolu tlon would not accomplish the result sought and that it infringed the constitutional rights of the house in respect to revenue bills. Mr. Aldrich said that a Democratic senate voted to put a duty of -10 cents on coal In 189-1'tad that tlioy favored free coal exce(n|u senger Train. Caracas, Jan. 9.—It has been learned from an authoritative source thai United States Minister Bowen has re celved orders to leave Venezuela next Saturday for Washington, where lu wjll present the Venezuelan case to tin British-German commission. An American warship will call for Mr. Bowen at La Gua.vra. 50c Cotton Blankets 89c pair 30c Ladies' B'acK Wool Hose 10c pair 25c Ladies' Fleece Lined Vests 19o each 50c Ladies' and Children's Umbrellas. .29c each Bellefonte, Pa., Jan. 9.—Hon. Daniel H. Hastings, ex-Governor of Pennsylvania, died this morning at 10 o'clock at his home in this city. Governor Hastings's death was very sudden. He returned to his home here last Sunday morning in his usual health, after a visit to Philadelphia. He intended going to Bbensburg on Monday, but on that morning was seized with a chill, H.G.SHUPP Ada, O., Jan. 9.—Three men dead and fourteen or more other persons injured, one fatally, Is the result of a collision between two trains on the Pennsylvania system on the main street of this city. President Roosevelt has held the first of his four annual evening receptions. The event was in honor of the diplomatic corps. The White House was brilliantly decorated and illuminated for the occasion and was crowded with people of high standing in official and social life. A number of guests from out of town attended the reception. 30c Cream Table Damask. 2oc a yard JEWELER, 25c Turkey Red Damask. 50c Men's Fleece Lined Underwear, 85c garment 25c Men's Heavv Working Mitts....... 15c pair 10c Children's Fleece Lined Vests 5c each , 19c a yard 3G W. MARKET STREET. 5C Unbleachod Muslin. .4c a yard The dead are Joseph Stein, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Mcl'ool, Fort Wayne. Iud., and Alonzo Hadley, Van Wert. O. 5C Shaker Flauuel. ,%a yard The foreign office here is working da.v and night in the preparation of documents in order that the Venezuelan ease may lie ready for presentation. Mr. Bowcn has refused to accept com peusatiou from Venezuela for Ills services, and the government has expressed its appreciation of this disinterestedness. Mr. Bowcn will be accompanied to Washington by his wife. JL^ All Conditions ArppptrfflT GOOD RESOLUTIONS Remember th.it for Underwear and Hosiery our stock is the largest; our' prices, as usual, the The Injured are W. A. Freese, Chicago; J. J. Casey, ToleClo, cannot recover; Mr. and Mrs. Duelaelinan and Uttle daughter, Van Wert, O.; I'eter *rncey. conductor of train No. 85; Our- THE SOUTH STIRRED UP. Are the Order of the Dav .froe coal into the tariff bill. the day when they could have President** Neirro Policy Is Vigor- OUR RESOLUTIONS ARE lowest. Mr. Vest In reply said that ife ju1 cent duty on coal was the resolt in "hold up" by a few Democratic y 1111) tors. ( To confirm his assertion he sniS  Dlngley had made the statementSflkt the Dlngley rates were placed high if) order to negotiate reciprocity treaties. Mr. Ilale expressed his disbelief In the statement and feelingly referred to Mr. Dlngley's services to his state and country and paid a high tribute to hlf character. The Dlngley bill he regard ed as a "great, magnificent and munlfi cent gift to the American people in tliC cause of protection and prosperity." The resolution finally went over until the next legislative dny. twMcElroy, Adam; Andrew Brunnou. , Fort Wayne, Ind.; Q. CJeise, Ottawa; Walter Klinger, Ada; W. B. Blackburn, baggage master of train No. 35, aud JXJuy Kingsbury, editor of the Dunkirk Standard. ously Denounced, ■Washington. Jan. 9.—President Roosevelt's apiraiutment of Dr. Cruw, a negro physician, as collector of the port of Charleston, S. C„ and liis closing of the |KDstofflee at Indlanola, Miss., liecause citizens forced the colored postmistress, Mrs. Minnie Cox. to resign, have deeply stirred the people of the south and have seemingly reopened the race question. To nh'e the best quality at the lowest price. PEOPLE'S STORE After two stormy meetings of the cabinet all the conditions set forth\in the replies of the powers to President Castro's last projiosals in the matter of settling the Venezuelan dispute through arbitration have lieeu accepted by the Venezuelan government. The government considers these conditions to be unjust, but declares it is obliged to yield to force. 15 South Main St;, Pittston. The accident was one of the worst that ever occurred on this division of the Pennsylvania system and was highly sensational in all its details, occurring as It did on the main street of the town at a time when the thoroughfare was crowded with people. Train No. 35, westbound for Fort Wayne, had started out of the station, but at the Main street crossing was compelled to stop on nccount of some accident to the air brakes.' Hand Picked Apples, per lDn Rntebegas, per lm  Onions per bu !K)c, per pk. ...25c 3 lb fan best qual'v Bak. Beans 10c I U « it " U U 55c ,45c ALWAYS THE CHEAPESTD Southern newspapers'are practically unanimous in condemning the president's course. Those who are less severe in criticism of Mr. Roosevelt express regret that he has been badly advised in adopting his southern policy. Can Pumpkin 10c Have a Look! Can Tomatoes 10c Can Tomatoes, doz .. New Honey, in comb .$1.10 • l'2Jc The conditions of the powers cover cash payments to the allies and guarantees for the payment of the balnnct of their claims. It can lDe said on gnod authority that the question of rnixlns the existing blockade will not be considered.Dricil Raspberries, lb AT OUR PRICES. Lard 13c Mr. Nelson continued his remarks against the omnibus bill. A number ol minor bills were [Missed, and the Sen ate adjourned until Monday. Mrm. Cox Will Stay Oat. BRENNAN i ROBERTS, which rapidly developed into pneumonia. Last night's report from the Hastings home was to the effect that there was some Improvement in the patient's condition, but a change for the worse came early this morning. A flagman was sent back to notify No. 19, a fast train going in the same direction, which was several minutes late. On account of the driving snowstorm the engineer on No. 19 was unable to see the signal in time to slacken his speed, and his engine crashed Into the rear coach of No. 35 at the rate of forty miles an hour. No. 35 consisted of two coaches, the rear one boiir; a combination baggage aud passenger car, with another passenger car in front. Both were telescoped, and scarcely a passenger escaped Injury of some sort. Tlie- engineer and fireman on No. 19 were also slightly hurt, but not enough to prevent them from rendering Immediate assistance to those who were in greater distress. Didn't See Slfrnat Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 9.—Mrs. Cox has stated positively that she would not under any circumstances again accept the position of postmistress at Indianola. Miss. Her assistant, Annie Moore, stated that Mr. and Mrs. Cox would return to Indlanola and expected to reside there permanently. Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,25 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs $1,00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 28 Pure Lard, per lb |3 Heintz Sour Pinkies, 3 doz.. 25 Rheumatism Cured In 24 Hours by Foreign business houses in Venezuela are suffering exceedingly from the effects of the continued blockade. 42 North Main Street, Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. {ST"Next to Eagle Hotel. T. J. Blackmore. of Haller A Blackmore, Pittsburg, Pa., says: "A short time since I procured a bottle of Mysj tic.Cure. It got me out of the house in 24 hours. I took to my bed with rheumatism nine months ago, and the. Mystic Cure is the only remedy that did me any good. I had five of the heist physicians In the city, but I received very little' relief from them. I know the Mystic Cure to be what it is represented and take pleasure in recommending it to other poor sufferers." Sold by J. H. Houck, druggist, 4. N. Main street- The revolutionary movement undei General Matos is losing popularity dally because of the assistance it is alleged the German blockading vessels arc giving it in iDermitting the landing of arms for the revolutionists near Hlguerote. The leader of the revolution la called "Matos, the German," by the press. Daniel Hartman Hastings was born In Lamar township, Clinton county, Pa., Feb. 26, 1849. He came of Scotch- Irish stock; received his education in the public schools, taught school several years; studied law and was admitted to the bar in April, 1875, and practiced in Bellefonte Th» deceased Joined the National Guard during the riots of 1877 and was successively cap. tain, lieutenant-colonel and Colonel of the Fifth regiment, N. G. P. Later he was'assistant adjutant general of the Second brigade, and for four years was adjutant general of the State. As such he had charge of the relief work conducted in the Conemaugh Valley after the great Johnstown flood. In 1887 General Hastings was chairman of the Republican State convention; in 1888, was delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention in Chicago; in 1895, was elected permanent chairman of the Republican State convention; in 1896, was delegate-at-large and chairman of the Pennsylvania delegation to the St. Louis Republican national convention and placed Senator Quay, In nomination for the presidency; in 1894, was elected governor of Pennsylvania by 241,397 plurality. General Hastings was married in 1877 to Jane Armstrong Rankin, who survives, as also do two daughters'. Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. Salt Lake City. Jan. 9.—A special to the Tribune from Ely, Nev., gives further details of the wholesale shooting In the offices of the New York and Nevada Copper company at that camp. It appears that trouble has existed for several weeks lietween Acting Superintendent J. A. Traylor and the local miners' union. A committee of eight men representing the union waited on Mr. Traylor at the eomiiany's offices and asked for a consultation. Traylor and a companion named John Gaskill, it is stated. Immediately drew their guns and llred on these men, killing two nnd mortally wounding two others,  of the miners were armed.  Gaskill were captured and placed; in jail, guarded by fifty armed men. Bloodthirsty Mine Officials, YOU GET THE BEST AT " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. " Chow Chow, 2 qts... " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice,3 lbs.. . 25 25 20 25 WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY France Likely to Join Blockade. " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, clioico, 3 lbs... ." " fancy .large, 2 lbs Pmnes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs 25 25 25 Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, Jan. 9.—France probably will Join the European powers ill the blockade of the Venezuelan coast for the reason that Venezuela has failed to make the lirst payment of $200,000 due on the French claim on Dec. 31. Venezuela also owes the Vrench Cable company $20,000, and the company refuses to extend credit to the government. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, HUGS, The scene about the wreck was frightful. Many people were congregated about the siDot at the time, autl the street was well Ailed with wayfarers on their way home from work In the various stores. The crash was lieartl all over the city, and almost the entire population was soon on hand to render what assistance they could in caring for the wounded and dead, who were at once carried to the frelghthouse and station nud laid on improvised cots. Most of the injured seemed to be hurt about the head, and their blood smeared visages and cries of agony as they were being conveyed to their temporary resting places added n horror to such a scene ns has never before been encountered in Ada. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St. Pure Milk, Fresh and Sweet, 7c Quart. Wholesale and Retail. MOFFAT'S TWO STORES. Boots and Shoos. Painters and Paparhancars. You will always find our Shoes Highest iu Quality but Lowest in Price. The crowned heads of every nation. The rich men, poor men and misers. All join in paying tribute to Tried to Conceal It. f/^rurj/'s PRICES. It's the old story of "murder will out," only in this case there's no crime. A woman feels rundown, has backache or dyspepsia, and thinks it's uothing and tries to hide it until she finally breaks down. Don't deceive yourself. Take Electric Bitters at once. It has a reputation for curing stomach, liver and kidney troubles and will revivify your whole system. The worfit forms of these maladies will quickly yield to the curative power of Electric Bitters. Only 50c and guaranteed by W. C. Price and Jv H. Houck, Plttston, and G. D. Stroll, West Pittston. DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Cleveland. O., Jan. 9.—A fusillade of shots was fired in a fight between union and nonunion bill jiosters nenr the corner of Prosi»ect and Erie streets. No one, however, wus injured. The union men are on strike, and five of them, it is alleged, were aliout to attack Joseph Cronln. a nonunionist. The latter drew his revolver and began firing. Frank Sanderson, one of the union men. returned the fire, all the bullets going wild. Cronin jumped on a moving eur, pursued by Sanderson, still shooting and creating a panic among the twenty passengers. At this point both men were overpowered and arrested. Sbati Fired In Strike Riot. H. Williams, San Antonio, Texas, writes: "Little Early Riser Pills are the best I ever used in my family. I unhesitatingly recommend them to everybody." They cure constipation, biliousness, sick headache, torpid liver, jaundice, malaria and other liver troubles. Thos. J. Yates. Evans Bros. II test Pat. Flour $4 2 (Best Family Flour 4 0 B. W. Flour, ]mt pack 71 Rye Flour, iDer sack 10 20 lbs. gran, sugar 10 '21 lbs. A sugai 10 2*2 lbs. 15 sugar 10 Pork Loin 12 Pork Sausage 12 Pure Lard 1: Compound Lard 1 3 cans corn 2. 3 cans Pumpkin 2i 3 cans Early June Peas 31 3 lbs best Prunes 2i 4 lbs Prunes. 2 3 bottles catsup 2. Heinz's Best Catsup 21 Rising Sun Paste, No. 10, 4.. 2 Rising.Sun Stick Polish.... 0 No. 3 steel scoops 3. D. Cfc B. squibs II Powell's squibs 1' Hays' squibs II Blue Label Squibs II Extension Safety Squibs II Potatoes, per bushel 71 William Drury, 40 S. Main St. Pittston, When you want good pies, get Bohan's The engine on No. 19 was almost demolished, but the cars behind It were not damaged in the least, and none of the passengers were bruised. Wreckage was strewn all over the tracks, and in a few minutes the Chicago and New York limited, eastboiind, dashed through ou the other track at sixty miles an hour and hurled the aceuniu lnted debris in all directions, but never pausing in its flight until half a mile from the town. Then the train waD stopped and backed to the scene of the accident to get orders. No damage was done to the engine on the flier, but it was learned that a piece of the wreckage flew Into the cab as the train dashed past and painfully bruised the engineer. He was, however, able to continue his run and left in a few minutes with his train. Pew Hort on Filer. For WEDDINGS C|AHIA.# I For FUNERALS ■ I At a banquet given \in Berlin last night 600 people partcibk of dishes consisting entirely horseflesh, served in various styles.- The statement was made that 30,000 had been eaten in Berlin last Voar- Feastsd on Flesh. 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. eieter boro KING EMANUEL'S ANNIVERSARY. Thousands of Italians March in Solemn Impossible to foresee an accident. Not impossible to be prepared for it. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. Monarch over pain. Procession to the Pantheon. Rome, Jan. 9.—Today was the 25th anniversary of the death of King Victor Emanuel. Thousands of people marched in solemn procession to the King's tomb in the Pantheon. You cannot buy horseflesh at the Chicago Meat Market,' Pitlston. hut you can get the finest line of fresh meats to be in this city, at lower prices than elsewhere. Ducks and chickens for Saturday. Tuderbllti Control the Rradlnf?. Now York. Jan. 9.—Confirmation has been obtained on the highest authority of the report that the Pennsylvania Railroad company, acting on behalf of the Baltimore and Ohio, had dis]KD8ed of one-half of its holdings in the. Philadelphia and Heading company to the Vandprbllt interest. It was also learned that a $100,000,000 syndicate had been formed to supply the present financial needs of the Pennsylvania in this deal and in connection with that road's contemplated Improvements. Furnace cleaned and repaired. Ash. AFTER XMAS SALE Kodol does for the stomach that which it is unable to do for itself, even when but slightly disordered or overloaded. Kodol supplies the natural juices of digestion and docs the work of the stomach, relaxing the nervous tension, while the inflamed muscles of that organ are allowed to rest and heal. Kodol digests what you eat and enables the stomach and digestive organs to transform all food into rich, red blood. A Scientific Discovery. FRENCH STEAMER DAMAGED. BOOTH & CO., N. Main, Oiip. William St. Both phones The Patria Struck a Submerged Wreck is MAGNET and Was Towed to the Azores. Calais, France, Jan. 9.—The French steamer Patrla, which left New York on Dec. 24, bound for Marseilles, and which has been overdue, struck a submerged wreck in mid-ocean and was badly damaged, It being necessary for the vessel to be towed to the Azores. We Would Like to Have You call at our store the nexc time you want to make any purchases in the jewelry line. You will marvel at the modest prices we quote you. We have marked a large, lot of Various useful merch;indise 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 price than count stock. "Spike** SillIIvm In Trouble. Musical Instruments are given special attention at our store and you can buy them at the lowest possible prices. London, Jim. 9.--William J. Sullivan, the American Itoxer, better known as "Spike'' Sullivan, and a companion named Charles Harris have been remanded at a police court on a charge of attempting to pass "Bank of Engraving" notes. Ball was refused. Sullivan denied all knowledge of the notes and Raid he only met Harris casually at a railroad station while awaiting a train which lie intended to take for his training quarters. Herbaria For Senator From Idaho. Boise, Ida., Jan. 9.—W. B. Heyburn has beeu Dominated by the Joint He publican caucus for United States senator.Watch and clock repairing done properly and quickly. FREED BROS 75 N. Main street. Alfred Beit Dying. Chicago Cash Meat Market. Low Prices Predominate Here. "N. Main, Opp. William Street. London, Jan. 9.—News has been received of the serious illness of Alfred Belt, the millionaire, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is reported that he is dying. THE LEA0IN6 GROCER. 1 lot Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, all colors, worth $1.25. Our price .T.. .50c Instead of buying new fire brick for that stove, buy fireclay. J. E. Patterson & Co. BRIEF NEWS NOTE8. Bandits in Chicago on Thursday robbed two saloons, killing the proprietor of one of them. Pickled Pork, 10c. Giles. 1 lot Ladles' Flannette Wrappers, regular price $1.50. Now for 98c Wonderful Nerve Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, scalds, sore feet or still joints. But there's no need for It. Bucklcn's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble. It's the best salve on earth for plies, too. 25c at the drug stores of W. C. Price and J. H Houck, Piltston, and G. D. Stroll, West Pittston. Low Fare Excursion to Washington, D. C., Via Lehigh Valley Railroadi Jan. 15. Wood Mantels, Coal Grates, - Gas Grates, Gas Logs, Tile Facings, Tile For Bath Rooms, Fire Sets, And-lrons, Electric fixtures, Chandeliers. THE WEATHER. The appellate court in Chicago has decided in the board of trade case that corners are illegal. 1 lot Ladies' Fleeced Piquet Shirt Waist, the $1.25 kind. Now 50c 1 lot Table Oilcloth, best make, attractive colors, only 1614c Washington, Jan. 0.—Fair and con tinned cold tonight and Saturday; fresh, westerly winds. Full ten (lays at the National Capital. One fare for llie round trip, with privilege to stop over at Philadelphia, returning. Consult ticket agents for further particulars. 7l7 Newark. N. .1., Jan. 0.—The collapse of some of the false work on the I'nssaie river incident to the raising of the Pennsylvania railroad and to the work of elevating the tracks in this city and Harrison led to the belief for several hours that there had been a serious loss of life, but every one of twentyfour men who were at work on and about the platform has rejiorted himself to Time Clerk James Brannan. Labor**™ Fall Into Rlvrr, Over 12,000 employees of the United States Steel corporation have sub scribed for shares under the profit sharing plan. Hemp Carpet, brisht patterns, worth 112c a yard, here fur 14c has just received a new lot of blank books, a fresh lot of paper napkins of beautiful design, new novels by Bertha M. Clay, Georgia Sheldon and others. A fine lot of writing paper in boxes and tablets of the latest shapes and shades. All manner of school supplies kept constantly In stock. All the latest novels ordered on application, dividing discount. Remember. No. 9 Broad St. Ruggles's Book Store Men's heavy fleece lined Underwear, the regular 50c kind, a garment ..35c The Itight Bev. Randall Thomas Da vidson, D. D„ bishop of Winchester, has been appointed archbishop of Canterbury, to succeed the late Most Rev. Frederick Temple. Winter comfort—furnace heat Ash. Men's heavy ribbed fleece lined Underwear, the 48c kind, reduced to 2Sc Men's Suspenders, regular price 15c, This lot yours for 8c In order to prove to yon that Dr. A. W. Chase's Iw I I P Ointment is a certain and 11 absolute cure for any form Proper Mastication 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 artiilclal teeth that will look well and fit well. New phone. Dr. Reap. Over Drury's. The London Star announces the engagement of Lord Dalmeny, eldest son of the Earl of Itosebery, to Lady Mar- Jorle Greville, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Warwick. Men's, heavy fleece lined Gloves, worth 25c; now for 10c of itching, bleeding, or protruding piles, the manufacturers guuran:eo a cure. You can use it and if not -ured get your money l»ack. . Mr. Casper Watton, laborer, Michigan City, hid., says 'I work hard and lift a great deal. The stran; irought on an attack piles. Thcv itched ind they protruded onoMed. Nothing helped hem until I used Dr. AIV. Chase's Ointment. That cured them." 50c. \l)ox at all dealers, or Do. A \V. Chase Medicibe Co., Buffalo, N.Y. %. A. W. Chasfefs Ointment. W. J. Stone MiMoarl'ii Senator. 1 lot Boys' black and white striped Shirts, the 25c kind, now 19c Hammer handles, best quality, special price 1c Jefferson City. Mo.. Jan. !).—The Democrats of the Missouri legislature In joint caucus hnve nominated former Governor W. J. Stone of St. Ixtuls for I'nited States senator, to succeed Senator Vest. The nomination was made by acclamation after William H. Wallace of Kansas City, who was a candidate, withdrew from the race in support of Stone.  A Cure for Lumbago. Baron Speck von Sternberg, the German coosul general at Calcutta, has been appointed charge d'affaires at Washington during the absence of the ambassador. Dr. von HoIIeben, on sick leave. Dr. von Holleben's health is very poor, and it Is believed that he will soon retire and that Baron von Sternberg will be made ambassador. W. C. Williamson, of Amherst, Va., says: "For more than a year I suffered from lumbago. I finally tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm and It gave me entire relief, which all other remedies had failed to do." Sold by all dealers on a guarantee. Union Club Pure Old Rye Whiskey Guaranteed. Leading brand In the valley. S. J. FREEMAN. Both phones. B. G. CARPENTER & GO G inch Flat Files, very special..Be 6 West Market Street, Wilkesbarre, Pa. The MAGNET Hand made chocolate chips at Yaseen'e. t ;w 37 S. Main St, Pittaton.