Pittston Gazette

              «v' • *. '**;■ r . j — on Wm % wm ww «• f '» 4 53d YEAR. I im WTT5T0N,' PAM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1903. TWO CENTS A CO 'Y. I FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. NO FAVORS FOR AMERICA THE MONROE DOCTRINE. THE KAISER'S COLLECTORS ST. LOUIS TURF CONCERNS. EIGHTEEN DEAD AT SEA BAR LOOK Two More Qnlclc Return CompanlM Duke of Devonshire Says England Accepts It lTnre«ervedly. St. Louis, Feb. 18.—Raids bnve been mink* oil the offices of the National Securities company and the International Investment company by Circuit Attorney Folk and his deputies. Percy Smith, recently of Memphis, secretary, and Charles II. Brooks, supposedly the manager of the National Securities company, were arrested and later were released on bond. At the International Investment company a Mr. Anderson was found in charge. He was subpoenaed as a witness before the grand jury, but during the confusion In securing the books and papers of the concern Anderson escaped the officers and has not been found. Raided, London, Feb. '18.—Iu the house of lords the Duke of Roxburghe (Unionist) moved the address in reply to the king's speech. Price List. Read This List of Special Prices Roosevelt Asked the Sultan for Privileges German Warships Will Not Leave South America A Sudden Gale Overturns Steamer Off Edenton, N.C. Earl Spencer, the Llbernl lender, opened the debate for the deposition. He said that after reading the blue book on Venezuela he could only express surprise at the fact that a demand for the reference of this business dispute to The Hague court had not been pressed much earlier. Sftest iPat. J'lour $4.50 Potatoes, 6u - 70c S&est SQ-li/3Dlour &ggo,cold storage Gggs, strict It/ fresh 3 Cans Corn - 70c 20c 25c 25c Good brown muslin 4c Fine brown muslin 5c Extra heavy brown muslin Gc Good bleaclied muslni 5c Fine bleached muslin Gc Ready made pillow cases 7c Heavy cream'shaker flannel 4c 10-4 unbleached sheeting 14c Large Turkish towels 5c 50 inch cream table damask 23c GO inch cream table damask 31c 56 inch bleached damask 3!)c Turkey red table damask 17c 10c quality ticking 7c 50c unbleached sheets 39c FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS COLOMBIA AND BRAZIL NEXT PASSENGERS WERE ASLEEP The Duke of Devonshire In behalf of the government, speaking at consider able length on the Venezuelan affair, dwelt on the possibility of a future difficulty between Venezuela and the powers which were concerned In the question, as Venezuela at present apparently had no settled government. He trusted, however, that the result of the reference to arbitration would be satisfactory and pointed out that the negotiations involved an element of risk, and the fact that they had been brought to the present stage reflected credit on those in charge of the negotiations. No Thrilling Incidents, Captain Says, Request Turned Over to Council, With Naval Demonstrations to be Made, It Because There Was No Time for a Recommendation That it be Pass- is Said in Berlin, to Enforce the Them—Part of the Crew Clings to ed by, Our Schools Being Too NuC Payment of Debts Owed to Foreign It is stated that orders have been issued to the police to arrest H.. J. Hogue, general manager of the International Investment company, but Hogue cannot be found, and it Is believed he has left the city. The search for E. J. Arnold and L. A. Gill, local manager for Arnold, still continues. The police department has mulled circulars containing descriptions of the two men to all policc departments of the country. 3 Cans SPoas 25c merous at Critical Points. Wreckage and Escapes. TJomatoes, 316 can /Oc Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c Constantinople, Feb. 18.—United States Minister to Turkey John A. Leishman, has forwarded to the Sultan a letter which he received from President Roosevelt, claiming for American schools in Turkey the same privilege as the French and other nations enjoy. TheBe privileges consist mainly of exemption from taxation and immunity from Turkish interference with the course of study. It Is stated that the Sultan submitted Roosevelt's letter to his council of ministers, with the recommendation that they pass over the demand of the United States because the American schools are too numerous at critical places in Armenia and there Is danger of them becoming sources of anti-Turkish agitation. Creditors. Norfolk, Vn., Feb. 18.—The Famlico Bound pteamer Olive and eighteen persons have been lost in a fierce gale. The Olive was a small passenger steamer which the Albemarle Steam Navigation company ran between Franklin, Vo., and Kdenton, N. C. Sho carried a crew of sixteen and hud ten passengers. All of the passengers were drowned and eight of the crew. Xew York, Feb. 18—According to the Herald's Berlin correspondent Germany has no Intention of withdrawing jr reducing her fleet in South American waters with the abandonment of the Venezuelan blockade and the peaceful settlement of the German L-luims against that republic. On the contrary, representations will now be made to enforce payment of debts from Brazil and Colombia. Barely has the cloud of the Venezuela affair 'passed sway when another rises in the form jf German demands upon Colombia which may bring about special complications owing to the negotiations for the construction of the Panama canal by the United States. BRENNAN fi ROBERTS, 42 North main Street, Continuing, the Duke of Devonshire said Great Britain accepted the Monroe doctrine unreservedly, but to have abstained from enforcing claims which she believed to be just and essential to her honor would be to make the Monroe doctrine an object of dislike for every civilized power. 0J~Next to Eagle Hotel. Both phones IN OUR BIG BASEMENT O. W. Dopplor, late manager for John J. Ryan & Co., who with Ryun was indicted on charges of fraud, returned from Cincinnati and surrendered himself. Both he and Ryan are now out on bond. DEPARTMENT. After the Olive left the Chowan river at 8:43 and was opposite Holliday's wharf, near Edenton, a fearful gale of wind blowing from the northwest struck her. It turned her over until ihe tilled and went down in twenty-five feet of water. YOU GET THE BEST AT Good quality Dress Gingham, new plaids and stripes, worth 10c, WILLIAMS and M'ANOLTY uow (!c a yard, In the house of commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal lender, denounced the Anglo-German alliance In the Venezuelan matter, saying that Germany was opposed to the Monroe doctrine. New York Turf Company Raided. New York, Feb. 18.—Police Commissioner Greene has received complaints concerning the business methods of C. E. Rand & Co. of 109 and 171 Broadway, who advertise to iuvest money for correspondents on the ruces anil declare that they guarantee 3 per cent a week on all deposits and a quarterly dividend according to their profits, and as a result Detective Sergeants Mc- Conville, Teabody and Clarke raided the place. They arrested C. E. Rand, sixty-three years old, of 358 West Fifty-seventh street, and Joseph Reagan, thirty-eight years old, of 231 West One Hundred and Sixteenth street, who said they composed the firm. They did not molest two women stenographers. The prisoners were held in $1,iT00 bail for examination as suspicious persons. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, PEOPLE'S STORE Captain Ueorge II. Withy, who escaped, says that it was all over In a few minutes, and there was no time nor opportunity to do anything before the catastrophe Was finished. As the steamer veered to the wind to till and sink the hurricane deck floated, and he and those of the crew who were awake clung to the hurricane deck, drifting till they were picked up by the steamier Neuse and landed. Germany la prone to regard with fealous eyes the acquisition of the Panama canal route by the United States and fears the successful commercial .competition of the Yankee when that waterway is controlled and completed by the Washington government. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Paintars and Paperhanarars. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. FATAL HOTEL FIRE. MR. HOWLETT'S BIRTHDAY. Employe Burned to Death and a Fire- 111* Only Gueata Ware One Hundred man Fatally Injured. Wldowa. Have a Look! Port Huron, Mich., Feb. 18.—St. Clair hotel, one of the largest In the city, was destroyed by Are early this morning. A man named Worthy, employed in the hotel. Is believed to have been burned to death. Milton Campbell. a fireman, was fatally crushed under falling walls. All the guests escaped.Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 18. — Alfred Adolphus Howlett, eighty-two years old, a millionaire, bale and hearty, entertained at his palatial residence in West Genesee street, over a hundred widows being his guests. The function wus in celebration of his birthday. Instead of modifying its aggressive South American policy the German government proposes to make it still more vigorous. An official of the forpign office spoke frankly to the Herald's correspondent of the Intentions of Germany toward South American countries now that the Venezuela campaign has been forced to a conclusion. He said: Prime Rib Roast, 12c Pound Sank Like a Shot. The hull of the Olive Avent down immediately and Is In an upright position. With her went all of the passengers who were below and those of the crew, eight In number, who were, asleep In the hold. AT OUR PRICES. Aside from the grandson of the host and a colored youth who was stationed at the door not a man was about the place. Twenty women served the luncheon, and four others furnished the music. Miss Florence Cowle, daughter of ex-Mayor William Cowle of Syracuse, was in charge of the carriages and the guests as they arrived. Pork Sausage, Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4.B0 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs $1.00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 20 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. 20 " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. 20 " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. 20 " Chow Chow, 2 C|ts... 20 " Sweet Mix. Piok.' 1 qt 20 Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... 20 " " fancy,large,2 lbs 25 Dr. Apricots, choice, 3 lbs,.. 20 " " fancy,large, 2 lbs 20 Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... 20 Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs 20 (Home Made) ioc Pound "We believe the German-English demonstration against Venezuela has effectively proved to other South American countries that the Monroe doctrine, (offers them no protection against the payment of debts and does not shield them in violating the lights of our citizens. Captain With}- says there were no thrilling incidents because there was no time. The gale struck the steamer with irresistible force, and In a minute and a half the tragedy was complete. The steamer was swallowed, and the eighteen persons were lost, most of them asleep perhaps. Washington, Feb. 18.—President Roosevelt sent to the Senate today the following army nbmlnations: To be major generals, Brigadier General J. C. Breckenridge; inspector general, vice Major General R. P. Hughes, Brigadier General M. I. Ludlngton; quartermaster general, vice Breckenridge. to be retired, Brigadier General James F. Wade. Presidential Army Positions. THE CANAL TREATY. Consideration of It Will Be Preiitd 21 lbs Gr. Sugar For $i.oo In the Senate. The bouse wns beautifully decorated with palms and cut (lowers, many bouquets being sent to Mr. Howlett from his friends. Washington, Feb. 18.—The house has begun consideration of the naval appropriation bill under the operation of a rule which mude the new legislation relative to the increase of the personnel of the nuvy and for the increase of the Naval academy in order. The general debate on the bill was without special feature. The paragraph in the bill providing $250,000 for a naval station ou lakes went Out on a point of ordei*. There were live white and five colored passengers, but the captain bus no list of them and only Mrs. Bennett nnd her granddaughter of Franklin, Va.; Jake Lasslter, adrummer, and the Rev. George White, colored. Preaeitce of Larsc Fleet Stece»a»rr. "Germany needs and Intends to hold and increase Its trade relations with South America. The presence of a large German fieet there to necessary to Insure German commercial Interests being yrgpyly gy*IOflWk.The bad precedent established Iff Pjysldent Castro frigfilened off (ievnian Investors from South America, but we believe the recent naval action 1ms Injected a strong spirit of confidence once more Into those circles which have been financially and commercially Interested In developing German trade In South America. Fresh Creamery Butter, 27c lb Al)out u hundred widows were present from all parts of the country, there being representatives from Maine to California and from the St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. Bowen Forwards Copy of Protocol. Washington, Feb. Bowen sent to each of th*  Powers," othey jjUft States and France, a copy of the protocol signed by him with Secretary Hay yesterday. This will serve as a model to their protocols. These powers are Mexico, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Of the crew who were saved Jjy float ing off with the captain on tiie hurricane deck are Frank Hunter, George Butts, W. H. Edwards and Andrew Vauglian, all deckhands; Preston Scott, Abram Cooper, fireman, and John Cooper, porter. Esther Williams, the cook, was able to climb to the deck after the gale struck the steamer, thus furnishing the only Incident that Captain Withy could recall of the sudden disaster. Fresh riagic Yeast, 2 Cts Washington, Feb. 18.—'The government has formally accepted the offer of the Panama Canal company to sell to the United States the canal property and all of the company's rights therein for $40,000,000, subject only to the ratification of the pending treaty with the republic of Colombia. The effect of this acceptance will be to extend the life of the option held by the government until the treaty now before the senate lias been ratified by both countries In Interest.Panama Company's Offer Accepted. The senate Agreed to the conference report on the army appropriation bill. Discussion of thft statehood bill was resumed, and Mr. Depew continued his remarks In opposition to it. Toward the end of the session Mr. Teller declared that himself and the country had been insulted by some of Mr. Depew's references to the unequal representation In the senate. No. 3 Scoops, 30c Each Boots and Shoos. Yon will always find our Shoes Highest ia Quality but Lowest in Price. "We have unpaid claims against Brazil, and there are concessions without number which Brazil has not only confiscated, but In regard to which it has denied our citizens and syndicates the right to appeal. In some instances Brazil has treated us much as has Castro's government. Edlnburg, Feb. 18.—Judge Kyllachy today awarded Spain £67,600 damages against the Clyde Shipbuilding Co., for delay in delivering four torpedo boats before the outbreak of the Span- Ish-American war. Spain claimed that if the vessels had been delivered It could have stopped Cuban filibustering and successfully ended the rebellion, thus obviating hosltllities by America. 8pain Secure* Big Damages. Murphy & Joyce. The Republican senators held a caucus and decided to have the senate continue consideration of the Panama canal treuty daily until the treaty shall be disposed of. This result was reached after an hour and a hairs discussion of the legislative situation In the senate. The conclusion reached was unanimous. The understanding is that the statehood bill Ddoes not lose Its advantageous'position in the order of business when the senate Is In legislative ■esslon. The Olive was an old steamer of about 300 tons, but she had been overhauled recently and was regarded us safe for the Bervlce she was in. Music. No Warning of Storm, Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Sta. Phone Evans Bros. Whether one has "an ear for music" or not, he is sustained by music In n major key and depressed by minor strains. Captain Withy was In the pilot house, and he had 110 Intimation of the danger uud no warning of a storm of such force. The gale came so quickly that he was unable to bring the vessel altout before she was caught and keeled over. There are that the steamer was on tire at the time, but Captain Withy said nothing to that effect. (7\ruri/'s prices. On Good Terms With Wsihlniton 46 S. Main St. Pittston. "In spite of all reports and warnings of the newspapers of England and the United States to the contrary, the outcome of the Venezuela nffulr shows there Is no difference between the Berlin and Washington authorities. Wast iugton knows we want no land or special privileges from these governments, but we do want commercial treaties If we can get them, just as much as England and the United States, which ure making efforts to secure tariff and commercial concessions. Fhanpharna Lamp. Cortelyou Take* New Position. A lamp that will burn twelve months Is made by putting a stick of phosphorus in a large dry vial uncorked and kept In a cool place. It will afford light enough to discern any object when held near it. For WEDDINGS CIawak f For FUNERALS rlUWHF# i Washington, Feb. 18—George B. Cortelyou was sworn In as secretary of the Department of Commerce and Labor and as the ninth member of President Roosevelt's cabinet at 11.10 this morning, by Chief Justice Fuller. William Loeb, Jr., immediately thereafter was sworn in as secretary to the president. Best Pat. Flour....... Best Family Flour. ... B, W. Flour, per Hack.. Bye Flour, per sack ... Potatoes, per bushel.. . Rutabagas, per bu.... Fresh Eggs, per doz.. 8 lbs. Oat meal  8 lips. Oat Flakes  4 lb. Packet, with prize Franco Soups  $4 50 4 25 70 1 00 70 40 20 Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) \ l-B-CARPENTER,exeter it. exeter ana Paris, Feb. 18.—The Matin this morning publishes a conversation which Foreign Minister Deicnsse had lust Sunday with three visitors on the Macedonian trouble. The minister is reported as saying that he cannot understand how France could assume any other attitude than the one she has adopted. Her role should not be to carry the firebrand so far from home, but to aid all she can those who wish to throw buckets of water on the conflagration. France cannot forget the duties she owes to humanity, the minister is reported to have declared, nor the duties she owes to herself. The first condition in fulfilling these duties Is to preserve sang froid, which does not exclude firmness, and calmness, which does not exclude vigilance. France's Macedonian Poller, A high windstorm and tidal wave swept across Mundcn's Point, Va., destroying several houses, barns and .the roundhouse of the Norfolk und Southern railroad. Siamese Hair Style. The wives of Siamese noblemen cut their hair so that it sticks straight up from their heads. The average length of It is about one and a half inches. "Tills is perfectly legitimate. Germany Is thrown upon foreign markets for commercial prestige. Our productive capacity increases year by yeur. Already prices are so low as to cause continued depression und lower wages." At high tide a tidal wave came across the land between the ocean and Pamlico sound and washed away everything in Its course. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SILE Noblesvllle, Ind., Feb. 18.—The worst blizzard of the season Is raging here. Snow is drifting badly, completely blockading traffic. Coal and wood yards are empty and people are running In every direction in search of fuel. The temperature is three below zero. Terrible Storm in Indiana. Coral, 10,20,35 Once upon a time branches of coral were hung from the cradle of the newborn child to protect It from various Infantile maladies and "to preserve und fasten Its teeth." Mothers rubbed the child's gums with the coral every day. The tornado struck Moyock, N. C., on the Norfolk and Southern railroad. Two two story dwelling houses were picked up and carried about twenty feet. Best Creamery Butter Pure Lard  ts MAGNET The German press announces with jubilation that all Germany's claims upon Venezuela have been satisfied in the agreement concluded between Minister Boweu and Baron Speck von Sternburg. An official statement Is published In the Norddeutsche Allgemelne Zeitung, In which the government expresses satisfaction anil claims Its wlRhes have been fulfilled and expresses the hope at the same time that German demands In the future will be justly treated. Compound Lard  Ciscoes  Canned Salmon  Tall can Salmon, 2 for Canned Herring  Soused Mackerel  3 cans com  Horaea Killed on Track. Charming Muslin Underwear. Not a garmeut in all the lot that could not be sold for more at wholesale. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, the 12c kind; sale price 8c. San Francisco, Feb. 18.—The racing at Ingleslde was marred by an accident which resulted In the death of two horses and the injury of a jockey. In the fifth rac£ Cunderos was crowded into the rail at the quarter mile nnd fell, throwing Jockey Waterbury heavily. Elkarn fell over Camleros nnd was Instantly killed. Caiuleros sustained a broken leg. and It was found necessary to destroy him. Waterbury was bruised and shaken up, but there Is no evidence of a fracture. Bozeman, Elkaru's Jockey, escaped injury. Chicago Church to be 8old. Don Juan Is by 110 means entirely a mytli. Though most of the poems and stories written about him, including that of Byron, are imng/nary works, they are bused on the existence of Don Juan Tenorlo, who lived in the fourteenth century and belonged to an illustrious family of Seville. His life wus one of prolonged profligacy. Don Joan. .... 15 15 and 25 Chicago, Feb. 18.—Unless the Filch Presbyterian church, of this city, pays Hetty Green $13,290.35 within the next eight days, she will adve(rtltt; tiie church for sale under a mortgage foreclosure. A decree was entered in Judge Vail's court yesterday. Canned Corn, per dozen Squibs, all kinds.. Brooms  3, 4, 5 lbs Eice for 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, embroidery trimmed, worth 19c; our price 15c Star Berth For Bereaford. 10 20, 25 aud 30 London. Feb. 18.—It Is stated that Lord Clinrles Beresford linn accepted the command of the channel squadron. This will necessitate his retirement from parliament. The command of the channel squadron is the highest active command iu the British navy, ranking next to admiral of the fleet. It is the most coveted berth In the service, as It has the finest ships and the home station. It was the only promotion left to him. but there had been much doubt about his getting it owing to his plain spoken words of criticism of tue admiralty.Ladies' Cambric Umbrella Drawers, trimmed with hemstitched ruffle and 2 inch lace edge, worth 50c; sale price 25c. Ladies' Muslin Drawers, nicely made, sale price 18c. Ladies' Fine Muslin Night Dresses, yoke with 6 clusters of 2 tucks each, cambric raffle around neck, down front and on sleeves, worth 59c; sale price 39c. Vienna, Feb. 18.—The attempts to break up the Ice Jam 011 the Vistula near Szcuezln by dynumite have failed. The town of Szcuezln is threatened with destruction/ The people are suffering great misery. The floods have compelled them to kill their animals and devour the flesh raw, all their food, cooking utensils und belongings having been swept away by the floods, which extend for many miles. Troops hive been summoned to aid In succoring the villagers. Flood* Cauae Great Saffrrlng, William Orury, Cumberland, Md., Feb. 18.—The blizzard Is Increasing. Garrett county, Md., is completely shut out from th£ world on account of snow drifts. At Oakland It is 10 below zero. Freight trains continue at a standstill. All passenger trains are many hours late. Maryland Alto Suffers from Storm. London Workahopa. It Is estimated that half a million persons are employed In 22,000 factories in London. THE LEADING GROCER. Washington, Feb. 18. — Following promptly the signing of the protocol for the settlement of the United States claims against Venezuela Mr. Bowen began nC ;otlatlons with M. Jusserand, the French ambassador, for the preparation of a protocol for the adjudication of the claims of citizens of France against the South American republic. The French claims against Venezuela aside from those which already have been adjudicated approximate 11,000,- 000 bolivars. Bonrn Working on French Protocols T. A. DURKIN. A large, up-Vo date and stylish stock of. the newest in ready-made clothing is now 011 display at George Buss's, and more goods are constantly arriving. This department is in charge of that popular and reliable clothing salesman, Jacob Millhauser, who" will be pleased to see his many friends and guarantees that he can fit them out to suit their purses. 14t5 Ready-Made Clothes at Bust's, Best Patent Flour..., ! B-W Flour, per sack  Potatoes, per bushel  Onious, per peck  Apples, per bushel  jFancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1J lbs Georges Codfish, per lb  Croniatory Bloaters, doz.... Evaporated Apricots, per lb.. Evaporated Peaches, per lb... Gilt Edge Creamery and $4.50 .70 .70 .25 Paris. Feb. 18.—The Martinique relief commission today decided to remit to Governor I.emalr 7,000,000 francs, the amount of the public subscription In aid of the sufferers at the time of the disaster. Money for Martinique, Ladies' Muslin Underskirts, cambric ruffle, nicely made, worth 50c; here for 35c. Muslin Umbrella Skirts, with cambric ruffle, 3 large tucks with dust ruffle and wide lace edge, never sold for less than $1.25 here, sale price 79c. Bllimard In Chicago. Mra. Knox 111. Chicago, Feb. 18.—Seven Inches of snow, with a fall of temperature to about the zero mark and u strong wind to make It more penetrating, has given this section the severest taste of winter It lias hud this season. Traffic bus been seriously Impeded, and all railroads are running belated trains. Washington, Feb. 18.—Mrs. Knox, wife of the attorney general, who is Hi at her home here, has been obliged to recall her dinner invitations for tomorrow evening niC 1 by the advice of her physician w|ll leave town for a much needed rest the Inst of this week. Standard Oil Influence in Scotland. Coschlnn'n Fleet Sent to IK^ndiraa, Children's Drawers, lace trimmed, only 10 cents. London, Feb. 18.—The oil works ar. Hemand. Scotland, it is announced, will be closed down on Saturday. The stoppage, which is attributed to Standard Oil influence, means the abandonment of the village. Fresh eggs, 24c, at Giles's. Washington, Feb. 18.—Upon further report from United States Consul William E. Alger at Porto Cortez, that conditions In Honduras are threatening nnd that American Interests are likely to be endangered owing to the internal turmoil, Secretary Moody decided to send Admiral Coghlan's fleet of cruisers and gunboats, now cruising In the Caribbean, to the gulf coast of Honduras. The orders were Issued today. Walnut candy at Yaseen's. Dairy Butter  Dairy Butter.  Ek«S  Cliasc & Sanbom s .28 .25 .24 Ladies' fine Cambric Drawers, 3 rows of hemstitching, trimmed on bottom with fine wide torchon lace, worth 7oc; sale price 50c. The Hat. It's the Schoble. Sold by Corcoran Bros. Vnlon Denoairaa Mllltla BUI. Kansas City, Feb. 18.—"Cole" Younger. the reformed bandit, lias formed a theatrical company with Frank James as partner. The company has purchased Buckskin Bill's Wild West show, which Is backed by "Wally" Hoffman, a wealthy brewer of Chicago. .  Bandits Now Showmen, Schenectady, N. Y., Feb. 18.—The Molders' union hus held a meeting at which the Hughes militia bill was denounced as being an insult to organized labor, and a committee of three was appointed to do all possible to defeat the measure. Best blend Coffee, 35c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & S. Teas, from...30c to 70c lb. The MAGNET THE WEATHER Need a stove or furnaceT See Aah. Washington, Feb. 18.—Fair and con tlnued cold tonight and Thursday. W. L. Pace, Attorney-at-Law. Office 25, 3d floor. Miner's Bank Bldg. Special Inducementm to Cash Purchasers 37 S. Main Si, Pitts ton.