Pittston Gazette

              v _^flHBWWHWPffB{fDMHDMIBBiaiLf _ , .... _ ,..■.ji jp IfliJMHL ■-'i t I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1850 1 DAILY K8T. by THJSO. HABT 1882. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1903. TWO CENT8 A CO°Y. I (; 1J \ rj FORTY CENTS A MONTH f CJ I iVUM. 53d YEAR. TILLMAN USES HIS PISTOL. DISTRUSTED JOHN W. GATES The Smallest American Watch GREAT WINTER CLEARING SALE.*? ANOTHER CO. OPENS ITS CASE FAMINE IN FINLAND. ly notorious at the time of Prince Henry's visit to this country. Major Micah Jenkins of South Carolina, who was one of Colonel Roosevelt's rough riders, was to have received a sword as the gift of the people of the state. Oppression and Climatic Disturbances Copenhagen, Jan. 16.—Advices from Helslngfore, Finland, says that Russian oppression in Finland, added to the climatic disturbances",' have reduced the country to a state of ruin. It Is estimated that 400,000 people in the country are starving. The crop? of grain, peas and beans have failed and the potatoes are unlit to gather. In 194 out of 500 parishes there is fearfi)I destitution. The correspondent says: "Finland is at last Russianized. There will be no need of further crushing measures." Have Ruined the Country. The Wtdtham 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. Ontario & Western Witnesses on the Stand. South Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Shot an Editor. The presentation Bpeech was to have been made by President Roosevelt at the Charleston exposition. The president ilfd Invited Senator Tillman to be one of the guests at the Prince Henry dinner In Washington, but when the senator had his famous fist tight in the senate President Roosevelt withdrew the invitation as a rebuke. Morgan Tells Why He Bought Louisville and Nashville. BUSINESS ENDANGERED FIRST ONE WAS A DOCTOR VICTIM AT POINT OF DEATH Testified to Having Vialted the Poor Nephew of United States 8enator Thereupon Lieutenant Governor Tillman wired President Roosevelt withdrawing the invitation to present the sword to Major Jenkins and declaring that It would not be safe for him to come Into this state. On the 8tand Before the Interstate House, and Oave Hi* Deductions. Opened Fire Without Warning on Commission, the King of Finance N. G. Gonzales, Who Had Attacked Make. Some Interesting Statements READ THIS LIST OF SPECIAL PRICES: But Attorney Darrow Forced an Ad- BRIEF NEWS NOTES. Him in Hi. Newspaper. About Railroad Matters. mloion That Work Was Superficial Mrs. Caroline Churchill Miller, wife of former United States Senator Warner Miller, died in New York city on Thursday. Public indignation was immediately aroused, and the lieutenant governor was hotly assailed, especially by Gonzales. Tillman said he would himself present the sword to Jenkins, but Jenkins declined to receive the sword from his hands because of his insult to the president. Citizens immediately had another and more costly sword mode, and this was presented to Major Jenkins by President Roosevelt before a great and enthusiastic assemblage. New York, Jan. 16.—J. Pierpont Morgan on the witness stand before the interstate commerce commission told the story of the Louisville and Nashville corner. Incidentally, he said he considered John W. Gates and the men who were in the Gates pool a dangerous element in the railroad world. The Gates men were not looking out for the interests of the stockholders in Louisville and Nashville and no one knew what they would do. With the experiences of the famous Northern Pacific corner fresh in their minds he said J. P. Morgan & Co. had believed it wise to put the stock in safe hands. The safe hands turned out to be the Atlantic Coast Line company. 6c Outing Flannel 30 incli Unbleached Muslin Window Shades (complete) Bleached Pillow Cases}.... Ladies' Flannel Waists.... Hill Bleached Muslin  9-4 Unbleached Sheeting.. 10c Ticking now  ;D!)c Blankets  Cream Shaker Flannel  Indigo Blue Calico  Bleached Turkish Towels 5c Children's Fleeced Lined Vests Jc Men's all wool half hose I2'A° Philadelphia, Jan. 16.—At the opening of today's session of the Arbitration Commission, Attorney James E. Burr presented the case of the Elk Hill Coal and Iron Co. and -the Scranton Coal Co., the mining branches of the New York, Ontario and Western railroad. The evidence these operators will produce will be along the same general lines as that presented by the Delaware and Hudson, Hillside and Pennsylvania companies. After describing the Elk Hill and Scranton properties, Mr. Burr said: Columbia, S. C., Jan. 16.—Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman shot and mortally wounded N. G. Gonzales, editor of the State, without a word of warning within a few yards of the senate chamber, over which Tillman had presided earlier in the day. ..4e ..80 ..7c H.G.SHUPP Chairman Frey of the Ohio Democratic state central committee has formally announced that Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland will be a candidate for the next Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio. ..29c ...7c 13c ...7c ■ •45c ...4c .. - 5C JEWELER, Tillman long bad borne resentment against Gonzales, especially on account of attacks made upon him in tbe State in tbe politittal campaign in tills state last summer. In these editorials Tillman was characterized as a liar, blackguard, debauchee and crimhial. As he did not resent these epithets then, everybody in the state supposed nothing would be done about it by Tillman. 3G W. MARKET STREET. Cardinal Lucido Mary ParocchI, subdean of the Sacred college and vice chancellor of tbe Catholic church, died In Rome on Thursday of heart disease. The death of Cardinal ParocchI removes one of the prelates considered to be the most likely to succeed Pope Leo. YOU GET THE BEST AT Washington, Jan. 10.—Senator Benjamin R. Tillman said that he had been notified of the shooting of N. G. Gonzales by James H. Tillman, but he did not know the immediate causes of the shooting and would not discuss the reasons that may have led up to It. The last telegram Senator Tillman received slid the doctors had not given up hope of Gonzales' recovery. Senator Won't DIhpuhi Shooting. WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY "The company employs about 5,000 men and boys. It pays laborers direct. The statements filed show that the company Is paying fair wages, as fair as those paid by other operators engeged.in mining in the same region." CatM and Mice. Tillman left the senate chamber accompanied by Senators Brown and Talbcrt. They had Just passed out of the capitol grounds when they met Gonzales walking in an opjiosite direction. Without a word of warning Tillman drew a pistol and lired, the bullet striking Gonzales In the stomach. PEOPLE'S STORE New York, Jan. 16.—"The law will be enforced." This sums up what President Ilaines of the American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, had to S4iy When seen relative to the stand taken by the women of the Cat club in Stamford, Conn. Mr. Haines disclaimed any "interference" with the proposed mouse catching contest and said that his only action had been to call the attention of the Connecticut Humane society to the proposed violation of the humane statutes of that state. Mr. Haines firmly believes that the Connecticut society will take all the action necessary to prevent the "baiting" and says that it will not take place. The Southern Hallway never had an Idea of buying and Nashville. ' Such a thing was out of the question, he said, for Louisville and Nashville and the Southern were competitive and parallel. Besides, no one interest owned more than 5 per cent of the stock of the Southern. He gave it to be understood that in transferring the Gates pool stock in Louisville and Nashville to the Atlantic Coast Line J. P. Morgan & Co. did so in part as a protection to the Southern railway, but largely to prevent disturbance In the whole transportation field in tfie south. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, Following this opening address. Dr. W. K. Dolan, of Scranton. who had examined for the company the health 2nd other conditions of the miners, aid that there were 216 mine workers In various poor Institutions in the anthracite region. Of these, 124 were sane and 92 insane. He found 33 cases of miner's asi.hma, but not a single case of rheumatism. He also found in these institutions 24 men who had been permanently crippled as a result of accidents In the mine and three permanently injured by mine gas. The total number males in these institutions was 692, females, 467. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Painters and Paperhangars. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. VOI STERNBURG SPEAKS. As his victim staggered and propped himself against the wall of a building Tillman said, "I've done what you told me." Gonzales sank to the ground, Tillman still having bis pistol pointed at him. [New German Envoy Voice* Friendll- Have a Look! Berlin, Jau. 10.—Daily newspapers here publish the following Interview with Barjn Speck von Steruburg, recently appointed as charge d'affaires at Washington, regarding his American assignment: neia For I'ntted States. GOOD RESOLUTIONS AT OUR PRICES. Gonzales said: "You have killed me, you coward! Fire again if you want." Tillman lowered bis pistol and walked toward the middle of the street, where he was arrested by a policeman. He was taken to police headquarters, thence t* the county jail. OUR RESOLUTIONS ARE Aie the Order of the Dav. "His majesty has been pleased to commit to my care one of the dearest objects of his external policy, that or extending our friendship with the United States. This is for me a delightful work. The circumstances of each country place it beyond the jealousy and fear of the other, and we have at present good will, admiration and resiDect to build upon. Ills majesty so thoroughly appreciates the capabilities of Americans, their fair and brilliant women, their genius, their liveliness of disiHjsition, the ease with which they do immense things and their loyalty to high alms that my work will be facilitated in every way by Ills government There was one other serious feature, he said. . The Gates pool hail bought enough contracts in the stock market to obtain control of Louisville and Nashville. These contracts included 50,000 shares of a new issue of stock which the directors of the Louisville and Nnslivllle road had sold, but which,' by the rules of the Stock Exchange, were not deliverable for thirty days. This put the Louisville and Nashville road "short" of its own stock, and both the Gates pool and the Louisville and Nashville people were in trouble. One had iKHight what it could not get and the other had sold what it could not deliver. Road Short of Own Stoek. 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 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. 25 " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. 26 " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. 25 " Chow Chow, 2 qts... 25 " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt 20 Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... 25 " " fancy,large,2 lbs 25 Despite these figures, the witness gave it as his opinion that mining is not an unusually healthy or extra hazardous occupation, and introduced a book of English statistics to prove his deductions. This authority gave 26 other occupations as more unheatihful than coaI mining. Dolan cited the fact that many miners are good singers as proof that coal mining does not affect the lungs seriously. Iluriclar CDet» » Heavy Sentence. To give the best quality at the lowest price. Boston, Jan. 10.—Fred O. Gibson, a colored burglar who was caught In a store one nlgbt last month and was only captured after a desperate battie, has been sentenced by Judge Bond in tbe superior court to not more than twenty nor less than tjvx'lve years iu State prison. confessed to breaking iuto sixteen houses and steal: lng from them, but his counsel entered u pled of Insanity In his behalf. The prisoner while confined In jail awaiting trial attempted suicide by hanging. Gonzales was taken to his office near by, and physicians were summoned. So great was the shock physicians thought he would die In a few minutes, but be rallied and was taken to the-Colunibia hospital. Hand Picked Apples, per bn Rtitebegas, per bu  Onions, per bn 90c, per ]Dk... .2oc 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.., 12Jc Dried Raspberries, lb 20c Lard 13c 55c ,45c Believing he woulCf die, he made an ante mortem statement. In which be said he had no idea of meeting Tillman and knew nothing of his danger until Tillman fired. He said he thought Tlllinan drew his pistol from his sleeve. Victim's Ante Mortem Statement. Attorney Darrow cross-examined the witness on the statement made by him that 95 per cent, of the mine workers in the poor liouses of the district he visited were brought there through drtak. you really believe that, Doctor?" asked Darrow. Dr. Apricots, choice,3 lbs... " " fancy,large, 2 lbs GOWN GOSSIP. "Since tiie Union was recognized, since Frederick tlie Great recognized the independence of the American colonies, the good will of tbe house of Hohenzollern townrd tliem has continued without Interruption up to the present moment. Neither Prussia nor Germany has ever had a 'diplomatic incident' with the United States. Mighty interests were at stake. The trouble was settled by Morgan & Co. taking over the whole of the Gates stock and selling it to Mr. Walters and his associates. He didn't explain how it was that J. P. Morgan & Co. were in a position to dictate to tbe Gates pool, but the inference was plain that each side, realizing its danger, had gone to Morgan & Co. Then Morgan & Co., to safeguard all concerned, bought one-third of the Gates pool holdings and took an option on the remainder.Lnhie-a-poils, or zibeline, has proved to be one of the prime favorites for winter c'ostumes. He said he supposed the remark Tillman made after shooting him was Induced by editorials made in the-State, though he mentioned no particular one. The report was circulated that Tillman had said after shooting, "I got your message." Gonzales asserts that he sent no message to Tillman. BRENNAN i ROBERTS, Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs "I must, for the keepers all told me so." replied the witness. Expensive silk, jet and chenille fringes decorate some of the latest day gowns and evening toilets from Paris. 42 North main Street, Boots and Shoos. "Well, don't you know these keepers. might let feelings govern the'r statements? For instance, a temperance crank might decide that all men in prison came there as a result of drink; with my peculiar notions, I might decide that all were r.here because they were poor, while the mine operators might decide that all were there because they would not work bard enough and wanted too much wages." The very latent tailor made walking skirts are cut to show the feet to the top of the Instep and are of equal length all around. Next to Eagle Hotel. An operation was iDcrformed by surgeons, and they found the bullet went clear through Gonzales' body, pierced, the liver, grazed the lining of the stomach, tore an intestine for five inches and perforated others. Gonzales stood the operation well, but physicians have only slight hopes of his recovery. "It lias happened that a portion of the American press lias attributed to Germany unworthy and covert aims in tbe Venezuelan dispute. I am happy to say in behalf of my government that we neither have nor ever have had any purpose in connection with Venezuela other than to protect German residents there. One of my Immediate jluties after presenting my credentials will be to Join in the negotiations in Washington for a Anal understanding with Venezuela."You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Prjee. On handsome cloth or velvet dresses the garnitures used on the fichu or cape collar and sleeves appear likewise on the hip yoke of the skirt. fTirury's PRICES. The testimony was given In the case instituted by the railroad commission of Kentucky before the interstate commerce commission, complaining that the interstate commerce act had been violated by the merger of the Louisville and Nashville and tbe Atlantic Coast Line. Evans Bros. Sable brown cloth makes a stylish winter tailor costume, with cream velvet revers trimmed with gold threaded appliques. The vest Is of Persian embroidery outlined with gold. Tillman had two pistols. They werf taken from him wlteti he was searched in police headquarters. One was a .3£ caliber Colt's and the other a quick tiring magazine revolver made in Germany. It was with this that he shot Gonzales. Tillman declines to make any statement whatever, acting upon the advice of bis counsel, but hit friends justify him on account of the severe manner in which Gonzales bad characterized him. Best Put. Flour Best Family Flour B. W. Flour, ]Dor sack. live Flour,, per sack .. 20 11)8. gran. sugar... 21 lbs. A sugai  22 lbs. B sugar  Pork Loin  Pork Sausage  Pure Lard  Compound Lard..... 3 cans corn  3 cans Pumpkin  3 cans Early June Peas. 3 lbs best Prunes  4 lbs Prunes  3 bottles catsup  Heinz's Best Catsup .. ltising Sun Paste, No. 10, 4. Rising Sun Stick Polish... No. 3 steel scoops  D. & B. squibs  Powell's squibs  Hays' squibs  Blue Label Squibs  Extension Safety Squibs — Potatoes, per bushel  William Drury, "I don't know anything about that." "Have you any hobbies, Doctor?" "I don't know; you will have to ask my neighbors." 46 S. Main St. Pittston. Flanders, point de venlse, Louis XIV., point nralDo, Itussian and renaissance laces rank about equally in favor Just now, and these are shown In rather heavy devices for using on cloth, velvet and fur en applique.—New York Poet. Darrow finally forced 'an admission from Dr. Dolan that his investigation had been of a superficial character and that he himself did not place a great deal of reliance upon it. St. Louis, Jan. 10—The case of Charles P. Kelly, the former speaker of the house of delegates, charged with perjury in connection with the Suburban railway franchise deal, has been called for trial In Judge Ryan's division of the criminal court. A special venire of sixty jurors from which to select twelve to serve in the case has been summoned by the sheriff. Kelly tied from the city tbe day the indictment was found against him and remained in Europe for several weeks. He returned after the death of his child and was arrested in Philadelphia. C. F. Kelly on Trial, Boston, Jan. 10.—Santos-Dumont, the airship inventor, figured in the local divorce court by proxy as corespondent. He was named by L. E. P. Smith, New England agent of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company, who Is suing his wife, Adelaide Smith. Mrs. Smith is her husband's third wife and his housekeeper before their giarrlage. He alleges that she led a g*y life for a time in Europe. Edward Parker Smith, thirteen years old, son of the plaintiff, was called to testify how his stepmother made the acquaintance of the "balloon man" nt the Cafe de Puris and went automobiling with him. The l»oy said he identified tbe "balloon man" by seeing bis picture ill a news- SantoN-DmnoBt la Divorce Salt. For WEDDINGS C|AWAr( I For FUNERALS ■ IOWBl» I 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,ixeter sr. meter ml FATAL RAILROAD WRECK. The best sentiment of the state con demns Tillman's action, which, they say, amounts to nothing short of assassination. He will be in jail until tlit result of the wound Is developed, when he can apply for ball. He has offers from men to go on his bond foi any amount. ANTHRACITE. Four Killed and Several Injured on the Baltimore and Ohio. It is queer that the shortage of cars for hauling coal always happens at the moment when fuel becomes an Imperative necessity.—SL Louis Globe-Democrat.25 no 25 25 Cumberland. Md„ Jan. 16.—The fast wes'ern express on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was wrecked in the South Cumberland yards this morning. Four persons were killed, one fatally injured and several others seriously injured. The dead ire: Benjamin Butler, engineer; James Moran, fireman; John Slmms, engineer; J. H. Stanninger. fireman. William Christopher, a fireman, was fatally injured. Two locomotives were crossing the main track to reach a siding, when the express. drawn by two engines, came along under full bead of steam. The passengers escaped with slight injuries.As no one engaged In mining, carrying and selling coal makes money, according to various statements, perhaps the cousumer is the happy party who Is pocketing the profits of the business.— Philadelphia I "reus. SPECIAL LOW PRICES AT Tillman Challenged Editor. 21 MAGNET Tillman is a nephew of Senator Tillman and a son of Representative George I). Tillman, who was a great friend of Gonzales and who died recently. In 18SX) Lieutenant Governoi Tillman had a row with Gonzales and challenged him to fight a duel, but tlic challenge was declined, ns Gonzalet was opposed to that method of settling difficulties. Indicted For Kllllns Cralar. Pittsfield, Mass., Jan. 10.—The grand jury in the case of Euclid Madden and Jumcs T. Kelly bus reported an indictment against each, charging manslaughter. These men were in charge of the el(?otric car which ran into the carriage of President Roosevelt last August, with the result that Secret Service Agent William Craig, who was guarding the president, was killed. Both men, when culled to answer to the indictment, pleaded not guilty. When we cut we cut deep. Note these unmatched prices, then come and inspect the goods. You will find them a great saving. The American people need not submit to the anthracite monopoly oue hour longer than they choose. All they have to do is to conquer their prejudice in favor of anthracite sufficiently to encourage the manufacture of artificial fueL—Rochester Democrat. paper. Now York, Jail. 16.—Three burglars who broke into the handsome home of Augustus II. Juilllard, the wealthy merchant, at 10 West Fifty-seventh street, were caught at work by James lteilly, the second butler, but after a lively struggle they made their escape. Itellly fired two shots at the burglars as they tied from the house, and believes he wounded oue, as a bullet hole through the glass door is at about the height of one of the thieves, who drew the door shut just as the shot was tired. No traces of blood were leftibehiud to prove this theory, however. Bntler Roots Burglars. 1 lot ladies' heavy flannelette wrappers, nice colors, capes over shoulders, nicely trimmed with braid, never sold for less than $1.25; the're yotirs for 50c. Ill an editorial Gonzales intimated /H»t if Tillman bad pny grievances be could settle tliem face to face, and it ib tbis that is supposed to have brought forth Tillman's remark after shooting Ronzalcs. The latter man always has been unscathing in his criticism of men in public life he did not approve of and hence had many enemies and few warm personal friends. Tint the probable fatal outcome of bis shooting has created much sympathy foi him. BIG LINER STILL AT SEA. SCIENCE SIFTINGS, THE LEADIN8 6R0CER. Slgtior rino claims that his new Invention, the hydroscope, will enable one to see clearly any object In the water down to the bed of the sea and practically at any depth. Man With a Strange Mania. Ladies' Walking Skirts, reduced irom $1.98 and $2.50 to $1.50. No New* Has Been Received From the Overdue St. Louis. Albany, Jan. 1G-—A man who calls lilmseif Sanders and is reputed to reside in Lexington, Mass., has been flooding the local postofflce with money orders for 5 cents and upward, made payable to President Roosevelt, Senator Piatt, Senator Depew, ex-Senator Murphy, ex-Governor Hill, Bird S. Color, Richard Croker, the late President McKinley and the late Speaker Thomas B. Heed. The amount of each order was 5 cents, with the exception of one sent to David B. Hill for $1, Intended as a retainer In a legal case. Mr. Hill and the other recipients ignored the orders. 1 lot-of Laces, assorted Valenciennes and Torchons, from 3 in. to (D in. wide; your choice, a yd 5c. Children's Eiderdown Coats, nicely trimmed with angora, worth fD!)c; here for 50c. New York, Jan. 16.—There is still no newB from the steamship 8t. I.ouis. which was due here last Monday. President Griscome, qf the American line, says: "I have, however, no fears for the ship. She will turn up all right." Notwithstanding this confident expression, there was an air of nervousness In the offices of the steamship line this mornin. The clerks were kept busy answering telephone calls concerning the missing ship. Wood Mantels, Coal Urates, 8as Crates, Gas Logs, Tile Facings, Tile For Bath Rooms, Fire Sets, And-lrons, Electric Fixtures, Chandeliers. Haw silk as spun by the worm Is colorless, yellow or greenish. Two French chemists have discovered a simple way of getting it red or blue by feeding to the worms mulberry leaves soaked in nonpoisonous aniline dyes. Senator Tillman telegraphed for full particulars, and it is reported that he may come here. It is not known what action the senate will take today, but it is intimated impeachment proceedings will be tnken, although Tillman has only about a week yet to serve as lieutenant governor. Hawaii's Attorney lienrral Resigns. Table Oil Cloth, nice colors, l)est goods, Kijc yard. 1 lot Comfortables, the 85c kind is now (D5c. Honolulu, Jan. 16.—It is currently reported that Attorney General E. P. Dole has resigned his office. Several reasons nre assigned for his action. One is that pressure was brought to bear upon him by certain leaders of the Republican party, nnd another is that he frequently held views In opposition to those of the governor, of whom be is a cousin, on certain questions, which created unpleasantness between the two officials. The latest calculation of the diameter of the hydrogen atom is 2UO,000,000 to the inch. It was announced at the last meeting of the Physical society of London by Mr. IL V. Ridout uud discussed by Lord Kelvin and others. Feather Pillows, 3$ lbs, worth 75c; these are yours for 45c. 1 lot ladies' flannelette Shirt Waists, fancy patterns, latest styles, worth 50c; these red. to 39c. Heavy pique Shirt Waist, worth $1.50; these reduced to 50c. No Hope for Tillman's Victim. The two senators with him at the time of the shooting say that they bad not tht least intimation of what was to happen, and it all occurred so unexpectedly that they can tell nothing aljout it except that Tillman fired the ■hot. Columbia, S. C., Jan. 16.—N. G. Gonzales, editor of The State, who was shot yesterday by Lieutenant Governor Tillman, is in a precarious condition today. The attending physicians entertain but little hope of his recovery. The feeling against Tillman is very strong. Marconi In Boston. THE VENEZUELAN FLURRY. Boston, Jan. 16.—Mr. Marconi has arrived from Sydney, C. B., and will continue bis Journey to the American station nt South Wellfleet, on Cape Cod. No American is saying just now that our navy is too large.—St. Louis Globe- Democrat. Silk Waists red. from $2.50 to $1. 1 lot boys' heavy sweaters, worth $1, reduced to 50c. Mother of Twelve Bnrned. War exists in Venezuela, but It hasn't got to the General Sherman phase as yet.—Milwaukee SentineL It is said that Tillman requested to be taken to the penitentiary here rather than to the county Jail, but tbis was refused. Extra guards have been placed around the jalL Wohurn, Mass., Jan. 16.—Mrs. Mary Maloney, a widow and the mother of twelve children, was burned to death, and her mother, Mrs. Patrick Haverty, aged ninety-six, was seriously burned while trying to save her daughter. Mr*. Maloney's clothes caught lire tan a stove while oreoarUut num C TO CITHF. A COLD M OXE OAT Take Laxative Bromo-Qainlne Tablets. Thin on every box, 38c. B.G. CARPENTER SCO Men's heavy fleece lined Shirts and drawers, worth 50c; red. to 35c. THE WEATHER. A lot of people will be disappointed that the Monroe doctrine wasn't allowed to go off half cocked this  Atlanta Journal.  6 West Market Street, Wilketbaife, Pa. The MAGNET 37 S. Main sV, Pitts ton. Washington, Jan. 16.—Fair in the southern portion and rain in the northern portion tonight and Saturday. ■la Telegnm to Ike White Howe. James Tillman first became ufltMV Union Club Pure Old Bye Whlakay Guaranteed. Leading brand In the val ley. & J. FREEMAN. Both phone*.