Pittston Gazette

              & 53d YEAR j WKBKLY KHTAB1.JBHED 1B80 1 tiAIT.Y RHT. nr TBJEO. HART 188!. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1903. TWO CENTS A CO"Y. j. FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 0 PAGES. DISASTROUS FIRE IN ROCK ISLAND DEATH CAME SUDDENLY. WILL GET THEIR MONEY for my services as representative of Venezuela in her pending controversy with the allied powers, but I agreed, an I cabled to the department of state from Venezuela and announced on the day of my arrival, to accept $5,000 to defray my expenses." NEW CABINET OFFICE CREATED BAR Look Three Fatal Accidents on the Railroad In Neighboring Places. Charles B. Branson, aged 22 years, of West Nantlcoke, met a shocking death yesterday afternoon by being struck by a ear In the Pennsylvania railroad yard, at Honey Pot, near Nanticoke, where he was employed as a trackman. His skull was fractured and he died a few minutes after the accident 'occurred. Bowen Grants One of Ger- Department of Commerce Bill Ready to be Signed. Price List• Read This List of Special Prices Government Arsenal Build* BEEF TRUST SUIT. In!* Burned. many's Demands. Om* Now Holforf. Federal Judge S&ost Pat. J'/our $4.50 Potatoes, bu - 70c Pest P-l/Jlour Oyyjj co/d storage C5yys, strictly fresh 3 Cans Corn 3 Cans Peas - XJomatoes, 3 lb can 70c Fine Sweet Oranges !J5c, 40c, 4;"Dc UroHHCnp For Decision. LOSS NEARLY *2,000,000 GINGER IN THE REPLY. . Chicago, Feb. 12 —The principal brief of the argument for the government In the beef trust case lias been tiled In the United Stntes circuit court, and the whole case U now before Judge Grosscup for consideration. It is possible that a decision will be given next week, but it may not come until about Mnreh 1. HAS ANTI-TRUST MEASURE 70c 20c 25c 25c 25c flood brown muslin 4c Fine brown muslin 5c Extra heavy brown muslin Cc (iooil bleached muslin 5c Fine bleached muslin (ic Ready made pillow cases 7c Heavy cream shaker flannel 4c 10-4 unbleached sheets 14c Largo Turkish towels 5c 56 inch cream table damask 28c C!0 inch cream table damask 31c 5(5 inch bleached damask 39c Turkey red table damask 17c 10c quality ticking 7c 50c unbleached sheets 39c John A. Geiss, aged 21 years, of Bowman street, Wilikcsbarre, was Instantly killed yesterday by the Jersey Central flyer. He was employed as a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley railload and was on his way home after reporting off duty when he met his death. The deceased was unmarried and lived with his mother. Venezuelan Envoy Says That If Kaiser George B. Cortelyou to Sit In the Great Quantltlet of Ammunition and Wants to Repudiate Count Von Council and Watch the Wicked Cavalry Equipment Were Storea In Monopolies—Senate Ratifiea Ala3- the Burned Structure—Terrific Ex- Quadt He Doesn't Mind—Will Not plosions Occurred. Give Germany a Custom House. In his argument Mr. Bethca, district attorney, says: "The allegations of this petition, sustained by the affidavit, present a case of such Injustice, oppression and abuse of power that all, whatever their views as to public policy, must agree to the suppression of the combination described. kan Boundary Treaty. Washington, Feb. 12—By a remarkable bit of diplomacy Germany bids fair to gain her point of a greater cash payment from Venezuela than she originally agreed to accept or her allies England and Italy—will receive. In doing this she lias taken the unusual step of repudiating an agreement made by- Count Quadt, secretary of embassy, with Mr. Bowen, Venezuela's representative.Washington, Feb. 12.—In the brief space of u minute and a half the conference report on the department of commerce bill was called up in the senate during Senutor Depew's speech against the statehood bill and agreed to without a word of debute or dissent. The house liuvlng already taken similar action, tills consummated the passage of the bill. Bock Island, III., Feb. 12.—Storehouse "A," of the United States arsenal, here, was destroyod by lire last night. The loss is estimated at $1,700,- 000. The building was one of the larg est at the arsenal and contained 1,000,- 000 rounds of Krag-Jorgensen ammunition and thousands of dollars worth of cavalry equipment. When the flnmes reached the magazine there was a terrible explosion, and for the next ton minutes the lire lighters were driven back by the explosion of thousands of cartridges. Falling walls broke the electric connections with the arsenal power house and destroyed the connections with the hydraulic power house. Until steam could bo raised, the fire department was without water. While Mrs. .William Morrison, of Penobscot, was picking coal on the Central railroad nenr her home, she was struck by a shitting engine and killed. The deceased was 110 years of age and Is survived by her husband and two children. Her hualtand had frequently warned her of the danger of picking coal on the tracks. BRENNAN S ROBERTS, "This suppression should be by injunction by stopping the business for the future and punishing for contempt the real owners of the business, and not by criminal proceedings alone that may punish some Inferior and irresponsible employee and permit the business and wrong on the part of the responsible defendants to continue." 42 North Main Street, 09^Next to Eagle Hotel. Both pbonos IN OUH BIG basement Thus the newest of the executive departments has been born, anil with It has come upon the statute books in the shape of what lias been known during the past few days as the Nelson amendment the principle that the federal government shall exercise constitutional powers to control and restrain combinations In trade that are to the prejudice of public policy and individual rights. YOU GET THE BEST AT DEPARTMENT. No one would ever bo bothered with conBtlpation If everyone knew' how naturally and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regulates the stomach and bowels. The outlook Is that protocols will be signed with all of the nllles within forty-eight hours and that the blockade will be rnised at once. WILLIAMS and M'ANDLTY Good quality Dross Gingham, new plaids and stripes, worth 10c, now tie a yard. District Attorney Bethea summarized his argument against the demurrer of the packers In fourteen points, nil of which are substantiated by lists of  thoritics. Since its demand for $340,000 ensh wa» rejected by Mr. Bo wen, tlio German government lias discovered thut It did not understand the acceptance of Mr. Bowen's offer of $27,500 to ouch ally wiped out the claim for the larger amount made In the ultimatum to Castro In November. But Instead of giving up Its demand the German foreign oftleo Instructed Baron Speck von Sternburg to press the matter on Mr. Bowen and at the same time began work on the British mid Italian foreign offices. EXPLOSION IN PLYMOUTH MINE. Dealers in High Grade CAIIBETS, BUGS, PEOPLE S STORE Eight Men Wore Painfully Burned Yes- DEATH OF JUDGE SIMONTON, terday Afternoon. GIRL TRAIN WRECKER. The new department will be In existence the moment the president signs the 1)111. It is n curious fact that, although applications have been rushing in lor iiiiuor positions in the new department, there has been little or 110 talk about the secretaryship. This is because It lias been taken for granted that-George It. C'ortelyou of New York, the secretary of the president, would be appointed to that place. ABT SQUABES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, "Wall 15 South Main St., Pittston. A serious explosion of gas occurred yesterday afternoon In No. It mine, of tlio I.ehlgh and Wllkesbarrc Coal Co., at Plymouth. Eight men were burned and otherwise Injured, but It Is thought that all of thoni will recover. The victims arc: Anthony Tolelilts. burned on hands and shoulders: Thomas Poletkl, burned on face anil hands; Michael Zonzoh, burned about head and-hands; walked home; Richard Morgans, slightly burned on head; John Ondoskl, Injured on the head and body; Michael Lutenskl, burned and probably fatally Injured; Harry Lewis, miner, burned about head and body, | serious; a foreigner, name not known, slightly burned on face. Waited to See Can Stop In Ifront of ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Wat President Judge of the Daupll.i County Court, Her Hoimc. Paper, Paints and Oils. Painters and Paparhanears. Harrlsburg, Pa„ Feb. 12 —One of the most prominent Judges of. tlio Keystone State passed away this morning. In tlio death of Judge John W. Simonton, president Judge of the Dauphin district. He had been 111 for the past four weeks with malaria and pneumonia. so that tlio end was expected. Ho was 73 years of age, and during his long career on the bench had decided many Important State cases. Judge John H. Weiss will succeed the deceased. New York, Feb. 12. — Inspired to wreck a train simply by a desire to see It stop near her home, Elizabeth Milton, sixteen years old, the pretty daughter of John Milton, a farmer of Lakeland, N. Y„ committed an uct which endangered the lives of a large number of passengers. She is under bail for examination at Itonkonkoma on a charge of train wrecking, the extreme penalty for which is twenty years iu state Have a Look! Prime Rib Roast, 12c Pound Other Alllea Waive Objection*. The result wan apparent when Mr. Bowen met the representatives of the allies. Baron von Sternburg stated that his forclgu office had not understood the matter and wC\s unwilling to recede from the demand for $340,000. AT OUR PRICES. Mr. C'ortelyou will undoubtedly be appointed, and this will give New York two of the places in the cabinet. It is not customary to have more than one man from a ijtate iu the cabinet, but President Roosevelt has already demonstrated his disregard for that tradition. lie has given portfolios to two Iowa men. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. In addition he offered a cabinet place to Governor Crane of Massachusetts, although Secretary Long was from that state. C'ortelyou to Be Secretary. Pork Sausage, (Home Made) Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4,50 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 llxs SID00 prison. ioc Pound Mr. Bowen objected to allowing this demand, because bo feared the other governments would Insist that their original ultimatum demands lie compiled with. But Baron von Storhburg drew from his eollengues the statement that the English and ItallaiT-forelgn office* would uiuke no change from their agreements and would offer 110 objection if Germany desired to Ignore the agreement made between Count Quadt and Mr. Bowen for the acceptance of $27,500 as a compromise. It is evident the girl does not realize the enormity of her offense, and her father says that when she is arraigned in court he will plead thut she is mentally irresponsible for her act. When first confronted with the charge, Miss Milton admitted nonchalantly that she had placed obstructions-on the railway track because she was tired of Beeing the locomotive rush by her home every night, leaving n trail of sparks and never stopping. Best Dairy Buttor, per lb.. Pure Lard, per lb  Hointz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. GREAT NORTHERN TRAIN ROBBED Intense excitement followed the news of the accident, and In less than a half hour hundreds of men. women and children were nt the head of the shaft, all anxious to learn the names of (ho victims. None of the Injured men could glvo a detailed story of the explosion, but from what, can bo learned a naked lamp carried by one of the men in the mine nt the time Ignited a feeder ol' gas In one of the chambers, which exploded with terrltlc force, causing havoc for hundreds of yards In what Is called the Bennett vein. Timbers were hurled in every direction. doors in the mine were cut loose from their hinges and many of them were reduced to kindling wqod. 2i lbs Gr. Sugar For $1.00 Thieves Terrorized the Women Pas- Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. Butte, Mont., Feb. 12.—The Great Northern passenger train, No. 24. northbound,.Butte to Helena, was held up last night about 9.45, near Woodvllle, 14 miles from here. It Is not yet known what the robbers secured, but it Is understood they made a good haul. The train was well loaded, and the bandits terrorized the women passengers. The train crew resisted and there was a heavy exchange of shots. A sheriff's posse was dispatched to the scene on a special. So far as known, no passengers wore Injured. sengera and Make Big Haul. Mixed Piokles, 2 Cits. Chow Chow, 2 qts... Fresh Creamery Butter, 27c lb " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Poaches, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, choice,3 lbs... 20 25 25 25 The appointment of Mr. Cortelyou will be a distinctly nonpolttlcal one. lie has never been a politician, wus originally a lDciuocrat and has never formally announced his secession from that party, though he has for years been looked upon as a Republican. Thereupon Mr. Bowen said that If that was the case he would not only meet the demand of the German government, but would allow Baron Speck von Sternburg to say what the amount of such cush payment should be and the terms of its delivery. He limited the amount to $340,000. Baltimore, Feb. 12.—Miss Louise Gittint's Merryiiui 11 of Philadelphia, sisterin-law of President I*. A. S. Franklin of the Atlantic Transport company, christened tire now steamship Maine, which lias been launched at the yards of the Maryland Steel company nt Sparrows Point. The Maine is one of the six large ships which either have been or are now being built In American yards for the Atlantic Transport company for trade between Baltimore, Philadelphia. New York and London. When completed the Maine will have cost $729,000 and will carry 10,000 tons of general cargo and 750 head of cattle.SteaiuMlkip Maine Launched. Fresh Hagic Yeast, " " fancy .largo, 2 lbs Frunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs 25 25 25 The senate ratllled the Alaskan boundary treaty and came very near taking similar action on the commercial treaty with Greece, which was reported by Senator Cullom of the committee on foreign relations. The Greek treaty was road through by the clerk, and then Senator Cullom asked that the resolution of ratification be acted upon, but Senator Iloar (Mass.) objected. He said that he desired an opportunity to examine the provision In the treaty concerning consular trials. 2 CtS No. 3 Scoops, 30c Each Boots and Shoes. Interview With Senator Quay. Boweu'l Sharp Reply. Washington, Feb. 12.—Senator Quay admitted this morning that he had been In correspondence with John 1). Archbold, of the Standard Oil trust, regarding the pending anti-trust legislation, but refused to deny or affirm whether the dispatch from Archbold. printed In a Naw York paper this morning, was accurate or whether It had been actually received by hlni. For Picture Framing call at Pursell's Art Store, 108 N. Main St. Baron Speck von Sternburg Inter received n cablegram from Berlin, however, directing him to propose that .Germany take tbe customs receipts of a single Venezuelan port until the amount demanded In cash was liquidated. Baron von Sternburg was also directed to state that the Uermnn government was not willing to recede from Its present demand because of any action by her diplomatic representative here. Yon will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. A Most Fatal Gift Murphy & Joyce. would be tho power of foreseeing events. This would destroy hope. A knowledge of the future would unmake happiness. There are, of coarse, some tilings about the future we do know. If, for instance, a lack of energy, ambition and loss of appetite shows itself, we know it will be followed by serious complaints if not checked. Often liver and kidney trouble follow quickly. In any event Electric Bitters will restore you to health. It strengthens, builds up and Invigorates rundown systems. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by W. C. Price and J. II. Houck, Pittston, and O. D. Stroh, West PIttstou. Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Stfl. Phone Evans Bros. He explained that he had no objection to the general purport of the treaty, but said that as the provision was read it seemed to him to be loosely drawn, and he wanted an opportunity to road It carefully before giving Ills assent to it. The principal purpose of the Greek treaty lp the regulation of commerce between Greece and the I'll!ted States. It contains full provision for the control of the consular service along the lines laid down in the recently negotiated Spanish treaty. Shortage of Conl Cars. (7\ruri/'s *** PRICES. Columbus, O., Feb. 12.—Practically all mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys of Ohio liuve suspended operations owing to a shortage of cars. The Hocking Valley and the Toledo and Ohio Central roads have 0,000 cars loaded ready for transfer, but roads to which they are consigned have refused to take them from the roads mentioned because of an Inability to handle more traffic. The mines will remain Idle until the congested conditions shall be relieved.46 S. Main St. Pittston. udM Philadelphia, Feb. 12.—Two hot-water boilers .immediately under the rotunda of the main building of the Med- Ico-Chirurglcal hospital exploded this morning, causing considerable damage to the building. The patients were badly frightened, but there was no panic. Exploilon in a Hospital. To tills new demand Sir. Bowen promptly replied that he would not yield tbe receipts of any port prior to The Hague's decision, as that would be preferential treatment. As to the payment of $U4CD,IKKI, .Mr. Bowen left that matter to tbe Gennun minister to determine, saying that If Germany could afford to make public confession that It did not stand by agreements, signed by its duly accredited diplomats, ho (Mr. Bowen) was willing to pay on the day tho protocol was signed the total amount asked in the original ultimatum. The response lias been cabled to the Gorman foreign ofllce. Host Pat. Flour.  Best Family Flour  B. W. Flour, per sack.. Rye Flour, per sack  3 cans corn  3 cans Pumpkin  3 cans Early June Peas, $4 rD0 For "WEDDINGS Clflitf Art I For FUNERALS r,0WBI® 4 4 00 70 1 00 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) £ New Archbiahop of Canterbury. Canterbury, England, Fob. 12.—In the presence of a distinguished congregation, Right Rev. Randall Thomas Davidson was today enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of all England. Alaskan Treaty ItatlOed, 30 1 10 Eyes Examined Free There was no delay In securing action on the Alaskan treaty, and very little opposition to it was manifested. Senator Teller said that lie considered the Alaskan boundary so well determined as to make It not a matter of dispute. Therefore, while he would not delay it. he would not vote for it. Senator Mason made a few similar remarks, adding that lie considered tae procedure proposed by the treaty nou- Americttn. Per dozen  Potatoes, per bushel Onions, per bushel. 1-B.CIRPENTER.heterst. exeter iih at Weber & Co. s, Jowelers, 14 S. Main St. 7wl Another Southern Editor Laid Ont. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 12.—Edward S. Garver, editor of the Grant City (Mo.) Times, Is believed to have been fatally injured in un assault alleged to have been made upoh him by E. V. Stevens, a prominent Democratic politician; Editor Garver was u member of the Missouri commission to the Buffalo and Charleston expositions. The men differed on political matters during the campaign last fall, and recently the enmity has been embittered. Apples, hand-picked.. Best Creamery Butter 3 packets Oatflake, 25c. Giles. PRICE CUTTING AT THE Largeat Tank Steamer in the World. 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 nothing 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 worst forms of these maladies will quickly yield to the curative power of Electric Bitters. Only 50c and guaranteed by W. C. Price and J. H. Houck. Pittston, and 0. D. Stroh, West Pittston. Tried to Conceal It. It Is understood that Great Britain and Italy have renounced all responsibility for the action of Germany and expressed their regret for it. They have informed Mr. Bowen tbat they will stand by nil agreements they have made with him and will not be influenced by Germany's course. Puro Lard ™ MAGNET Grenoch, Scotland, Feb. 12.—The Shipbuilding Co. today launched the largest oil tank steamer In the world. It waB built for the Anglo-American Co. and will carry 11,000 tons of oil. Compound Lard Full Cream Cheese 3 bottles catsup Hoiuz's Best Catsup Raspberry Fruit Jam Winter is about one-third over; you will need lots of Winter Wraps. The price baa shrunk here a third on most articles and on some a half. The house mnde fair progress on the sundry civil appropriation bill, covering eighty-six of-the 150 pages of the bill. The amendments of which Mr. Cannon previously gave notice for the completion of the cast froiit of the capitol and the erection of an oflloe building for members were adopted, points of order raised against them being overcome by the adoption of a special rule making them In order. B.V the terms of the amendments $500,000 is appropriated for work on the main building of the capitol and a limit of $2,500,000 is fixed. For a site for a new office building $750,000 Is appropriated. The cost of the building is to be $3,- 100,000. Strawberry Fruit Jam Mile* Roasa'a Condition The German minister has been urging his foreign ottiec not to press for the payment of the $I!40,000 in view of the signed agreement; jinil both Burou von Sternburg and Count Quadt feel greatly embarrassed because of their government's repudiation. At the same tluie It is generally expected that an answer to the tinal representations will arrive by tonight from Germany and that the signing of the protocol will soon follow. 3, 4, 5 lbs Prunes Ladies'- Eiderdown Dressing Sacqnes, all colors, nicely trimmed, worth $1 and $1.25; yours now 50j. Ladies' Black Mercerized Underskirts, regular #1; our price 50c. New Brunswick, N. J., Feb. 12.—Ex- Member of Congress Miles Rossa, who In ill at his home here, Is resting easier today. Vienna, Feb. 12.—Dispatches from Sofia report that martial law will be proclaimed In several districts with a view to increasing the agitation among the Macedonians. There are rumors of conflicts between the Turks and the revolutionaries, the Turks losing many men. The; revolutionaries are reported to be gaining a number of recruits. DalKorlHii Activity. 3, 4, 5 lbs llice for No. 3 steel scoops. D. it B. squibs, Powell's squibs JTHE WEATHER, Blue Label Squibs Hays' squibs Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers, trimmed with deep flounce and cape on shoulders; worth $1.25; our special price 50c.. Children's Chinchilla Fur Sets, 3-piece—-collar, muff and cap— worth $1.50, our sale price 50c. Washington, Feb. 12.—Fair tonight: colder in the northern and wesic-n portions- Friday, fair. Extension Safety Squibs.10 William Drury, Moffat's Bakery Goods—Beats 'Em All High grade bread, pies and cakes. Two Stores, SVi N. Main & West End, THE LEADINB GROCER. Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St.' The British protocol Is already acceptable to Mr. 'Bowen, and the Italian protocol will probably be framed us soon as that of Germany is ready. A Woman's Life Saved by Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, prepared  under GKltlUAN luAlVS. Is Excellent for T. A. DURKIN. Ticking woitli 10c, sale price Gc. 1 lot Blankets, white and gray only 45 cents. ."Shoes ro pal red while you wait.' Embleton, CO S. Main St. 2Stf Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind., says: "My wife had Inflammatory rheumatism In every muscle and Joint; her suffering was terrible, and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been In bed for six weeks and had eight physicians, but received no benefit until she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. It gave immediate relief, and she was able to wnlk about In three days. 1 am sure it saved her life." Sold by J. H. Houclt, druggist, 4 N. Main St. To Cure ■ Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 25c. It will bo stipulated in each protocol that the blockade of the Venezuelan coast shall be raised upon signature and that the original demand of the allies that their claims shall be paid before those of other nations will be referred for settlement to The Hague. r LUMBAGO, 1 Rheumatism, Backache, etc. DR. RICHTUR'S World-Renowned "ANCHOR" PA!N EXPELLER. Mother and Daughter Murdered, Best Patent Flour... B-W Flour, per sack Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... . Apples, per bushel.. $4.50 .70 .70 .25 Men's Heavy "Wool Socks 10c. Philadelphia, Feb. 12.—Sirs. George Nelk, aged sixty-seven years, nnd her daughter, Miss Minnie Nelk, aged twenty-six. were found at their home In Gcrmautown, a suburb, with their heads crushed. Mrs. Nelk died at a hospital and the daughter is at the point of death. George Nelk, a son of the dead woman, is accused of the crime and the police are searching for him. Men's Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers; they are the 50c kind; sale price 30c. Children's Toques, the 48c kind reduced to 25c. Now la the time to repair your house or build a new one. Winter Is coming Let us prepare your plans for you and sell you the material or, better still, billed It for you. Dershlmer A Griffin. ?ancv No. 1 Mackerei.'ij lbs jeortfes Codfish, per lb  Jromatorv Bloaters, do/..... Evaporated Apricots, per lb.. Evaporated Peaches, per lb... Gilt Edtfo Creamery and Mr. Bowen has obtained the promise of the allies to return to Venezuela all ships that have beeu seized by the blockading fleets, and an agreement to this end will be Inserted in each protocol. Certain claims which Italy has against Venezuela will be allowed without adjudication, this being acceptable to the other members of the ulll- Allies to Return Ships. WljHt onfl physician out ot nwfty tcmties* 1 lot Linen Torchon Laces and Insertions, assorted, from 2 in. to (i iu. wide, worth from 10c to 25c, vonr choice a yard 5c. fcrct'lilyn,Ne* York,Nay IZ. 1599. Your-ANCHOR"FAIN EXPELLER isan excellent linimont.and a combo* A ation of drugs, well r •/T foi relief of pain in many diseases,such as LumbagoGout Rheu malism.etc. tXj*-DuT. 2SC. and BOc. at all druggUU or ttirougn ifc'. Ad. Blchter*Co.,21S PearlSt, New lark, fe, 36 HIGHEST mutunoi AWARDS. J ■k. K.fommrnard by prom t itty- HEv. MCiunr, Wholrsul.1 and Men's Wool Glovos, worth 25c; here for 10c. Need a stove or furnaceT See Ash, Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St. Slirnbee to Go to Bremerton. .28 .25 .24 When vou want good pies, get Bohan's Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St. Washington, Feb. 12. — Captain Charles 1D. Sigsbee. who was in command of the battleship Maine when she was destroyed In Havana harbor, will be assigned to duty as commandant of the navy yard at Bremerton, Wash., to succeed Itear Admiral Yates Stirling, ordered to command the Philippine squadron of the Asiatic fleet. Dairy Butter Dairy Butter.. Boys' Sweaters reduced from 50c to 25c. Eggs  Ch;isc & Sanborn's 1 lot Bag 'Carpet, worth 25c; our price l!)c. Valentines of all kinds and prices cheap at RUGGLESS BOOK STORE. Any Need for Our Services? ROGERS COUCH FACTORY. 100 N. Main St. New phone. unce. blend Coffee, 35c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & S. Teas, from.. .30c to 70c lb. Best Mr. Bowen has given out this signed statement with reference to published statements that Venezuela was paying him for his services here: The MAGNET Best Grade of Fresh Meats, Home i.iade Pudding. Bologna, Sausage and Frankfurts. Both phones. Booth & Co. * Furnace cleaned and repaired. Ash Special Inducements to Cash Purchaaera 3 cans Corn, 25c. Giles. "1 absolutely refysed to take »ny f*f 37 S. Main Si, Pittston.