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y - * ■ r V r • "• v ' ■i t. I WBKKLY ESTABLISHED I860 1 DAILY EST. BT TBSO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. TWO CENTS A COJY. I , FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. 53d YEAR. FOUR KILLED ON RAILWAY RESTAURADOR RETURNED. COLLEGE TOWN'S FEVER PLAGUE. NEW DEPARTMENT COSTLY. THE RUSSIAN ARMY ACTIVE BAR LINEN SALE German* Give Back Captured Vene- zuelan Gunboat. Oortelyon Aakl For Hundred* of ThomandN For Salaries. Porto Cabello, Venezuela, Feb. 24.— Tlie Venezuelan gunboat Kestaurador, which was captured by the Germans, bas been handed over by them to the Venezuelan authorities here. Washington, Feb. 21— The treasury department has transmitted t6 congress Secretary Cortelyou's estimates for the department of commerce and labor. Price List• EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN LINENS President of Cornell Issues A Great Force is Being Kept Disastrous Wreck in Ohio Commander Clialbaud of this port, accompanied by an Interpreter, and the German commodore, Scheder, went aboard the Itestaurador, whleli is now lying in this harbor, in order to effect the delivery of the ship to Venezuela. The German flag was lowered, the German cruiser Vineta firing a salute as the colors were brought down. The Kestaurador hoisted the Venezuelan flag and was then handed over to Commander Chnlbaud by Commodore Scheder. The Vineta immediately afterward steamed out of this port. a Statement. In addition to the twelve branches of the public service transferred to the new department from other departments which have been appropriated for Secretary Cortelyou asks for appropriations for salaries aggregating $609,690. The salaries cpver the sec* retary's office, the bureaus of corporations and manufactures and subordinate divisions, as follows: Mobilized. S&est Pat, 3Dlour $4.50 THIS WEEK Last Night. Potatoes, bu 70c NO TYPHOID ON CAMPUS. ABSENT MEN RECALLED. &ost &lour 70c Gggjj cold storage 20c str/ctty fresh 25c 3 Cans Corn - 25c 3 Cans Peas - 25c Uomatoes, 3 lb can IOc Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c UNBLEACHED TABLE LINEN MAIL AGENTS THE VICTIMS 22c for Linen wortli 28c 25c for Linen worth 31c 29c for Linen worth 35c 35c for Linen worth 42c 42c for Linen worth 50c 52c for Linen worth 05c 05c for 72-iu. Linen worth 75c Disease Due Entirely to City Water, Which is Not Used on the College Reserves May be Called Out—Oaths of They Were Caught In the Wreckage of Secretary's office, twenty salaries, $38,020; under the chief clerk, seventyone salaries, $61,900; appointment division, twenty salaries, $26,160; division of mails and files, twenty-one salaries, $21,300; division of stationery, nine salaries, $12,360; library, seven salaries, $8,340; office of solicitor, eleven salaries, $18,100; bureau of corporations, 116 salaries, $130,000; for compensation of special examiners in the field, $206,960; bureau of manufactures, twenty-one salaries, $30,980; in connection with the new duties Imposed on the bureau of statistics, $5,570. Most Stringent Character Adminis- Their Car and Burned to Death— Grounds — University's Efforts to tered In Connection With the Mace- Wreck Piled Forty Feet High—En General Olivares, at the head of the government troops from Barcelona, attacked at Tncarlgua the rear guard of the revolutionist force commanded by General Carlbe Vidal. After a fight lasting ten hours the rebel force abandoned the field, leaving a number of wounded, among them Vldal and another rebel leader uamed Floras. Relieve the Situation. donian Crisis. glnes Transformed Into Scrap Metal London, Creb. 24.—In connection with the Macedonian situation the Moscow correspondent of the Times sends word that exceptional activity is being maintained ut the Russian general staff headquarters at Kiev and Odessa. BLEACHED .TABLE LINEN Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 24.—A passenger train, westbound, collided with a freight, eastbound, near Berea, Ohio, shortly after 10 o'clock last night. The trains were running at a rapid rate of speed and the engines were reduced to a mass of tangled scrap iron. The cars were piled on top of one another until the mass of debris was 40 feet high. To add to the terror of the passengers, a number of whom were injured, the wreckage caught Are and soon many cars were reduced to smoldering ruins. Three persons, it is thought, lost their lives. They were mail clerks, and it is thought that they were imprisoned in one of the cars and burned to death. One clerk who, in some unaccountable manner, escaped from the car, was found in the ditch beside the tracks, and died before medical aid could be summoned. Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 24.—President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell university has given out the following statement regarding the typhoid fever epidemic in Ithaca: 2!)c for Linen worth 35c 42c for Linen worth 50c 50c for Linen worth 00c 50c for Linen worth 70c 75c for 72-in. Linen worth 85c 85c for 72-in. Linen worth $1 6RENNANI ROBERTS, A special oath of secrecy is being administered to ofiiccrs employed in the topogrupMical and chancellery departments at Odessa. "The cause of the epidemic of typhoid is generally believed to be contamination of the water of Six Mile creek, which, along with Buttermilk creek, furnishes the water supply of the city of Ithaca, by a bund of laborers who were engaged In the fall and early winter in the construction of a dum in that creek for the Ithaca Water company. This belief is confirmed by an investigation which in behalf of Cornell university has been made by Dr. V. A. Moore, our bacteriologist, and Dr. E. M. Cliamot, our taxlcologlst, and which they have just completed. 42 IHorih Main Street, More Violence at Wnterbury. Absent officers have been recalled, and further leave has been refused save under exceptional circumstances. fyNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones Waterbury, Conn., Feb. 24.—Violent tactics in the trolley strike situation here have been resumed. William Hnrvpy, n nonunion ninn, who bus been in the employ of the trolley company for several years at Xangatuck, was brought to the city to aid in trimming the electric arc lights. This was due to the strike of the six trimmers on Sunday. While he anil a helper were going the rounds they were set upon by a gang of toughs on Washington avenue. One of Harvey's teeth was driven through his cheek, and his face was badly bruised. He was removed to his Xaugatuck home, where he was attended by a physician. In addition to the salaries are estimates of $75,000 for rent, $150,000 for contingent expenses, $150,000 for traveling expenses and examiners, $600,000 for printing and binding, including $250,000 for the census office. YOU GET THE BEST AT DRESS QIN8HAMS WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY Short lengths (10 to 15 yards) of line J.Oc Dress Ginghams, new stripes and checks; Special 5c yd. The whole of the Russian forces which operated in the maneuvers last summer as the southern army have •been ever since In a condition of perpetual mobilization. In his recommendation for a building for his department Secretary Cortelyou urges that the future growth of the department be considered. He states it should have at least one hall suitable for conferences or congresses, international or national, and dwells on the Inadequacy of the present department buildings. He asks for (7,000,000 for the building, exclusive of the site. The Fifteenth division of infantry is going through a series of maneuvers. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, PEOPLE S STORE New appointments are being mude in every department of the army in the south, and unfit officers are being removed."They say a study of the various ways by which typhoid bacilli are disseminated will show that in our present epidemic we should look to but two of the channels of dissemination— namely, milk and water—for source of Infection. A careful inquiry into distribution of routes does not show or give reason to suspect that milk has been a source of Infection. This leaves us with but one possible source for the infection, the water. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Paintara and Paparhancars. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Arrangements have been completed for 100,000 first class and 180,000 second class reserves to join the colors within fourteen days on an emergency call. The dead are W. H. Black, F. W. Griesman, T. W. Smiley and L. M. Walworth. Coulter, the express messenger, was pinioned in the burning wreckage and was saved by the passengers throwing snow on the flames. The engineers and firemen of both trains were injured. Have a Look! Mrs. Gardner'* Museum Opened. Best Round Steak ioc Pound Washington, Feb. 24.—The supreme court has handed down Its decision in the so called lottery cases and affirmed the power of congress to prohibit the sending of lottery tickets from one state to another by other means than the United States mails. The question arose In connection with two cases, that of Champion versus the United States and that of Francis versus the United States, and in both cases the constitutionality of the act of congress of 1805 prohibiting the transmission of lottery tickets from one state to another by express or otherwise was challenged.Government WIn» Lottery Salt, Boston, Feb. 24.—One of the notable events of the holiday In this city was the'opening to the public for the first time of the Isabella Stuart Gardner museum. Kxactly 200 persons were admitted to the edifice which Mrs. John b. Gardner has built on the Fens, and three hours were spent in admiring the architecture, the ancient statuary, thC? beautiful tapestries, the coptly paintings and the many curios from the far east. Although the museum is practically a private one, in order to avoid the payment of a large sum in duties on so many Imported articles Mrs. Gardner was obliged to throw it open to the public. She did so with many restrictions, and the 200 who were admitted were the objects of close scrutiny by policemen and detectives from the time they entered the building until they left It. The museum will be opened to the public once a week under restrictions. An admission fee is charged, but the tickets must be secured in advance. ACCEPTS REFORM PLANS. AT OUR PRICES. lultai Yield* to Demand* of tbe Constantinople, Feb. 24,*-Tewfik Pasha, the minister of foreign affairs, has notified the Austria-Hungarian and Itussiau ambassadors that the sultan had agreed to adopt the scheme for reforms In Macedonia as suggested in tlio identical note of the powers. Powera. "The water supply of the university comes from Fall creek, which is a different source from the water supply of the city. D'o case of typhoid fever is known to have occurred among those who used exclusively the water supply of the university campus. No person at Sage college, in which more than 200 women students board and lodge and which is supplied by this water, has had typhoid fever, and no case of typhoid has occurred In the families of professors living on the campus. MARTINIQUE'S SOLE 8URVIVOR. 21 lbs Gr. Sugar For $i.oo Best Patent Flour, per bbl.$4D5G Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs SI.00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb. . 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. 25 Man Who Was In St. Pierre Dungeon Quarantine, N. Y., Feb. 24.—The sole Burvivor of the Martinique horror was a passenger on the steamer Fontabeile, which arrived this morning from the West indies. He Is Samson Ludger, 27 years old, who was a prisoner In the dungeon of St. Pierre when the city was destroyed by the eruption of Mont Pelee. His worldly possessions consisted of what he stood In, white shirt and trousers. He was hatless and shoeless, but expected friends to meet hlmD on the arrival of the steamer at her dock. Arrived in New York Today. The powers recommeAd, In addition to the appointment of an Inspector general of gendarmery for three years, with ample powers to act Independently and to requisition troops In case of emergency, and the reorganization of the gendarmery and police under European instructors, that Christians be admitted into the gendarmery in numbers pro|KDrtionate to the population without being required to read and write the Turkish lunguage. Amnesty is also demauded for all persons who have been arrested for political of- io lbs Oatmeal, 25 Cents Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. Chow Chow, 2 qts... 25 25 26 I.ake Charles, La., Feb. 24.—Passengers on the incoming Kansas City southern train report that a terrible Fatal Riot on a Train, Pure Wftttr For Students, 10 lbs Oat Flakes, 25 Cents " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large, 2 lbs Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs "The university authorities have made arrangements to enable students to secure pure water duly inspected. Artesian water has been placed in all the university buildings, where students may draw It freely. Distributing stations hnve also been established both on and near the campus. riot tooir piaco' oil the tmln, In wliich n negro was shot to death and three white men seriously injured, one probably fatally. A crowd of white men nald to have been Intoxicated boarded the train at a sawmill town south of Leesville, took possession of the smoker ind then Invaded the negro coach. Instantly a fight was started. CUBAN TREATY SIGNED. fenses. "Wo will givo you 25 ounces of Baking Powder for 25c and guarantee it to be as good ,as Royal or Cleveland and refund 'your money if it does not please you. Roosevelt Approve* Document That The scheme for administration and tlnancial reforms In Macedonia, as proposed by the powers in the note, besides pluunlng a more equitable collection of taxes, provides thnt locul expenses shall iDe a first charge on the revenues of each vilayet. In the event of there being a surplus this may be sent to Constuntluople. Dominicans See a Light. "To Insure pure water for the city and university not later than Sept. 1, tills year, the board of trustees has authorized the expenditure of $150,000 for the Installation of a complete and adequate tlltratiofl plant. Washington, Feb. 24.—President Roosevelt has attached his signature to the treaty negotiated by Minister Squires, at Havana, providing for coaling stations for the United States in Cuba. Squires brought the document with him from Havana after securing President Palma's signature. Give* Us Coaling Stations. Santo Domingo, Feb. 24.—The Dominican government ha* notified the United States minister, Mr. Powell, that it has reconsidered Its intention to send an envoy to Washington to make representations there against the Hos and Clyde companies' claims and that it will accept Mr. Powell's proposition in regard to the Ros claim and has requested further time to consider the claim of the Clyde company. The treasury officials have paid Mr. Powell $18,- 750 as the first Installment In the payment of the Ros claim, amounting to $4,500,000. The government has agreed to pay during the first year $225,000 in monthly installments of $18,750. Boots and Shoes. Washington, Feb. 24.—Christopher Jarrett, known us the "Hero of San Pasquale," is dead here, aged seventylive years. He obtained that sobriquet through valiant service in the Mexican war while serving under General Stephen W. Kearny. Jarrett also served as captain for and confidential friend of AVIIliam Walker in his Central American filibustering operations. Hero of San Paaqanlc Dead. You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. "There are this year about 2,700 students of Cornell university resident in Ithaca. Of these at least one-third have gone to their respective homes since the outbreak of the fever epidemic. Of those that remain In the university seventy-eight are on the sick,, list in Ithaca. Of this number fifty-seven are confined in the university infirmary and Its annexes and twenty-one are ill either at their own rooms or in private hospitals in the city. The majority of these pntlents In the university Infirmary and Its annexes have typhoid fever, mostly mild, though some are serious and a few critical." Murphy & Joyce. Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Sts. Phone London, Feb. 24.—-A blue book just issued gives in detail the diplomatic history of the Macedonian question for the past two years. It shows that a year ago Lord Lansdowne, secretary for foreign affairs, agreed to suiDport Austria and Kussia in an endeavor to secure reforms uud also repeatedly urged upon the sultan the necessity for substantial reforms. The sultan in response always protested against the provocative proceedings on the part of Servin and other states. As late as Jan. !) this year Lord Lansdowne in a dispatch to the Itrttish ambassador at Constantinople described the situation as intolerable and sketched n number of reforms on similar lines to those submitted by Austria and Itusslu. GllllAnd'R Altitude. Evans Bros. Liverpool, Feb. 24.—Hope is practically abandoned for the Elder Dempster line steamship Palmas, Captain Burton, from Newport, Monmouthshire, Jan. 3, for Boston, which is now 35 days overdue. 8teamihip Probably Loit. 47}ruryJs PRICES. 46 S. Main St. Pitts ton. An amusing story is told of Robert Slmson, who was professor of mathematics at the University of* Glasgow and as eccentric in some ways as he was- brilllunt in others. He always counted Ills steps on the street and allowed nothing to interfere with this valuable practice. If any one spoke to him during the process, he repeated the number of the lust step taken aud stopped short until he could resume bis count and walk on. j Large Connection, Honor for Professor Koch, Springfield, 111., Feb. 24,-John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, addressed an audience of 2,500 people at the capitol building. President Mitchell was given a rousing reception. He spoke about thirty minutes, dwelling on the present condition of labor organizations in this country and on how the United States will gradually drift toward industrial equality. President Mitchell did not dwell at length on conditions in the anthracite fields, but mentioned the employment of boys and girls In different Industries there and told how by the efForts of organized labor this had been In a measure done away with. John Mitchell In Springfield, ill. Post Pat. Flour....... Best Family Flour.... B. W. Flour, per sack.. Rve Flour, per sack ... Potatoes, per bushel... Rutabagas, per bu.... Fresh Eggs, per doz.. 8 tl»s. Oat meal 8 lbs. Oat Flakes 4 lb. Packet, with prize Franco Soups $4 50 For WEDDINGS CIaw ore V Fctr FUNERALS rw" Brs ■ Paris, Feb. 24.—The Academy of Science yesterday elected Prof. Koch, the eminent German tuberculosis experl, a foreign associate. He was elected over a number of candidates. 4 25 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,HiTEii it. exeter iom President Schurman states that thus far there have been eleven deaths among the students in Ithaca, but later reports bring the list up to fourteen. 70 1 00 70 40 20 Rome, Feb. 24.—The Messaggeero reports that an Italian vessel has captured a pirate ship flying a Turkish flag in the Red Sea. Ten pirates were aboard ship when It was captured. Pirate Ship Captured. Jackson, Miss., Feb. 24,—Annie, the five-year-old daughter of Governor Longlno, fell from a second story stairway In the executive mansion and suffered Injuries which probably will prove fatal. (Joveruor who Is attending the Mardl CJras celebration 5n Natchez, was summoned home by telephone.Governor** Daughter Fatally Hart. One day bo was accosted by a man who knew him by sight, but hud never been told of the professor's habit of counting steps. Old Dnngeonii Uncovered. NUSUN UNDERWEAR SALE New York, Feb. 24.—Workmen tearing down the old Hall of Records in City Hall park hove uncovered six gloomy vaults which had not seen light In nearly a century. The doorways connecting the half dozen gloomy cells have disappeared, but the huge oaken lintels on which they swung remain tiruily imbedded in the mussive partition wuils. The old dungeons were built about 147 yours ago by the British as part of a prison on what was then the northernmost limits of the city. It is known that Ethan Allen, the hero of Ticonderoga, was an occupant of one af the cells. 10, 20, 35 m MAGNET "I beg your pardon, professor," be said, at which tho mathematician halted, murmuring "Five hundred and seventy-three."Best Creamery Butter Pure Lard THE WEATHER. Compound Lard Washington, Feb. 24.—Cloudy tonight, with light snow in the northern and western portions; Wednesda;# partly cloudy. • Ciscoes Canned Salmon Tall can Salmon, 2 for Canned Herring Soused Mackerel 3 cans corn ....... Charming Muslin Underwear. Not a garment in all the lot that could not be sold for more at wholesale. "May I huve a word with you?" ask ed the man. Von Qoadt Goes Home. St. John's. N. P., Feb. 24.—The trains which ware snowbound In the Interior having secured relief, are now moving backward to their starting points, where ample food and accommodation for the travelers are available. Snonlionnd Traveler* Relieved, .... 25 .... 15 15 and 25 .... 25 "Most huppy—573." Washington, Feb. 24.— Accompanied by his family. Count A. von Quudt- Kykradt-Isny, counselor and first secretary of the German embassy, has left Washington for New York, whence they sail for Bremen. The count will not return to the United States on the expiration of his three months' leave of absence, the emperor haviug decided to promote him to a more important post In recognition of his services here for the past three years and especially for his satisfactory conduct of the Venezuelan negotiations before the arrival of the special envoy. Now la the time to repair your house or build a new one. Winter is coming. Let us prepare your plana for you and sell you the material or, better still, buttd It for you. Dershlmer A Griffin. "Oh, no; merely one question." "Well—573." 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, the 12c kind; sale price 8c. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, embroidery trimmed, worth 19c; oar price 15c. i "You are too kind; but, knowing your acquaintance with the late Dr. B., may I venture to ask whether I uin right in saying that he left £500 to each of bis niecesV" Canned Corn, per dozen Squibs, all kinds.. Brooms 3, 4, 5 lbs Bice for foronto Accept! Carnegie Gift, 20, 25 and 30 25 Mysterious Circumstance. "Precisely—573." Toronto, Out., Feb. 24.—The city council has decided to accept the offer of Andrew Carnegie to donate $330,000 for the erection of a public library building and three buildings for branch libraries in this city. 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 ruffle ..round neck, down front and on sleeves, worth 59c; sale price 39c. One was pale and sallow and the other fresh and roBy. Whence the difference? She who Is blushing with health uses Dr. King's New Life Pills to ma|ntain it. By gently arousing the lazy organs, they compel good digestion and head off constipation. Try them. Only 25c at the drug stores of W. C. Price and J. H. Houck, Plttston, and O. D. Stroh, West Plttston. "And there were four nieces, were there not?" Beaten by Fellow Workmen, William Drury, "Exactly—573." New York, Feb. 24.—Albert O. Schumacher, a liorseshoer, was beaten into insensibility by n number of striking liorseslioers and blacksmiths while looking for work. George Lowdon, a manufacturer of Fort Wayne, Ind., interfered and his effort to rescue the man was roughly handled. He then called a policeman, but Schumacher's assailants escaped. The Injured man was taken to the hospital. It is feared that he is fatally hurt. The man stared nt the professor, and then, muttering, "Five hundred and seventy-three—he must be crazy!" he made a hasty bow and started away. THE LEA0IN8 GROCER. mi B^'ANCHOR" fPAIN EXPELLER.J [UIGHLY PIUUSEP BY AIL. WHO HAV» USED III T. A. DIIRKIN. "No, no." cried the professor, taking a step as he spoke; "not 573 niecesfour—574!"Trenton, N. J„ Feb. 24.—In the United States court here a Jury has awarded $500 damages to Rev. Henry P. Johnston of Camden, a colored man, who sued the Pullman Car company for $10,000. Johnston is editor of the Christian Advocate and on March 26 last while riding in a Pullman car between Richmond, Va., and Washington sought service in the dining car. He claimed that he was refused food on account of his color. Colored Editor Gets Damage!. Best Patent Flour B-W Flour, per sack Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... Apples, per bushel.. Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1$ lbs Georges Codfish, per lb Cromatory Bloaters, doz Evaporated Apricots, per lb- Evaporated Peaches, per lb- Gilt Edge Creamery and Dairy Butter Dairy Butter Eggs Chase & Sanborn's .. .70 .. .70 1)0 not let the drinking fountain stand in the same place all the time. Change It every day or two and dig up the old place, as It only takes a short time for 11 place of thlB kind to become foul, a forerunner of disease. Watch Part*, lyaician out many testifies Ladies' Muslin Underskirts, cambric ruffle, nicely made, worth 50c; here for 35c. 'Muslin Umbrella Skirts, with cambric raffle, 3 large tucks with dust ruffle and wide lace edge, never sold for less than $1.25 here, sale price 79c. There are 175 different pieces In the average watch, requiring in its manufacture 2,400 separate and distinct operations. / NewYork0rt.30» 1897. It give* me great pleasun (a«l to recommend tothe public at large youroxcellent.marvet out and unexcelled Dt RicMerk AMCHOK PAIN EXPELLER for thetrea* ment and relief of Rheumatism.Neuralgia and other complaints;Having used It with surprising success In the Island of Cuba.l beg to State, that I always carry a bottle with me and t If. Woodchopper Hurled In Hid Hat, Oxford, Conn., Feb. 24.—News lias reached here that a woodcliopper's hut on the land of John Pope, on the outskirts of the village, has burned down and that one man was burned to death and another narrowly escnped a similar fate. The circumstances surrounding the accident could not be learned owing to the Isolation of the Pope property. Dr. Barnes, who was summoned to the scene, found that the hut had been burned to the ground, mid a Frepch Canadian perished in the flames. The other occupant of the hut was a negro, and he was severely burned. The names of the men are not learned. . ■. , Moon Worship la Very Old. POLITICAL QUIPS. We find that moon worship is as widespread as the human race itself and as old as the flrst dawn of intelligence. We can trace It back until Its origin la lost In primeval darkness. Children's Drawers, lace trimmed, only 10 cents. '■ A man who can't open his Jaws has been sent to Bellevue. Why not send such men to congress Instead?—New York Mail and Express. Ship Snbaldy Bill Dead, .28 .25 .24 Ladies' fine Cambric Drawers, 3 rows of hemstitching, trimmed on bottom with fine wide torchon lace, worth 75c; sale price 50c. Washington, Feb. 24.—The Hnnna- Frye-Grosvenor ship subsidy bill bas been killed by the committee on merchant marine and fisheries, which voted to 7 against making • favorable report on the bill. , "I have no friends t| enemies to punish. Wh of the office, it will be business basic." Ext tervlew with almost candidate in almost a (Mi«oPoat. , .. reward and no Dn I take charge ■un on a strictly act from an inany successful r election.—C lil- MmsNEWPUAsm WLtq old dishes _ Best CU.AHAf.HY. blend Coffee, 35c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & S. Teas, from...30c to 70crib. i BEWARE OP IMITATION8I v The MAGNET Washington, Feb. 23.—fair tonight;, Tuesday, increasing cloudiness and slightly colder. ,, ■ tdlfcilll Special it to Cash I 37 S. Main St, Pitts ton.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 24, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-02-24 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
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Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, February 24, 1903 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1903-02-24 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19030224_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
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Full Text | y - * ■ r V r • "• v ' ■i t. I WBKKLY ESTABLISHED I860 1 DAILY EST. BT TBSO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. TWO CENTS A COJY. I , FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f 8 PAGES. 53d YEAR. FOUR KILLED ON RAILWAY RESTAURADOR RETURNED. COLLEGE TOWN'S FEVER PLAGUE. NEW DEPARTMENT COSTLY. THE RUSSIAN ARMY ACTIVE BAR LINEN SALE German* Give Back Captured Vene- zuelan Gunboat. Oortelyon Aakl For Hundred* of ThomandN For Salaries. Porto Cabello, Venezuela, Feb. 24.— Tlie Venezuelan gunboat Kestaurador, which was captured by the Germans, bas been handed over by them to the Venezuelan authorities here. Washington, Feb. 21— The treasury department has transmitted t6 congress Secretary Cortelyou's estimates for the department of commerce and labor. Price List• EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN LINENS President of Cornell Issues A Great Force is Being Kept Disastrous Wreck in Ohio Commander Clialbaud of this port, accompanied by an Interpreter, and the German commodore, Scheder, went aboard the Itestaurador, whleli is now lying in this harbor, in order to effect the delivery of the ship to Venezuela. The German flag was lowered, the German cruiser Vineta firing a salute as the colors were brought down. The Kestaurador hoisted the Venezuelan flag and was then handed over to Commander Chnlbaud by Commodore Scheder. The Vineta immediately afterward steamed out of this port. a Statement. In addition to the twelve branches of the public service transferred to the new department from other departments which have been appropriated for Secretary Cortelyou asks for appropriations for salaries aggregating $609,690. The salaries cpver the sec* retary's office, the bureaus of corporations and manufactures and subordinate divisions, as follows: Mobilized. S&est Pat, 3Dlour $4.50 THIS WEEK Last Night. Potatoes, bu 70c NO TYPHOID ON CAMPUS. ABSENT MEN RECALLED. &ost &lour 70c Gggjj cold storage 20c str/ctty fresh 25c 3 Cans Corn - 25c 3 Cans Peas - 25c Uomatoes, 3 lb can IOc Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c UNBLEACHED TABLE LINEN MAIL AGENTS THE VICTIMS 22c for Linen wortli 28c 25c for Linen worth 31c 29c for Linen worth 35c 35c for Linen worth 42c 42c for Linen worth 50c 52c for Linen worth 05c 05c for 72-iu. Linen worth 75c Disease Due Entirely to City Water, Which is Not Used on the College Reserves May be Called Out—Oaths of They Were Caught In the Wreckage of Secretary's office, twenty salaries, $38,020; under the chief clerk, seventyone salaries, $61,900; appointment division, twenty salaries, $26,160; division of mails and files, twenty-one salaries, $21,300; division of stationery, nine salaries, $12,360; library, seven salaries, $8,340; office of solicitor, eleven salaries, $18,100; bureau of corporations, 116 salaries, $130,000; for compensation of special examiners in the field, $206,960; bureau of manufactures, twenty-one salaries, $30,980; in connection with the new duties Imposed on the bureau of statistics, $5,570. Most Stringent Character Adminis- Their Car and Burned to Death— Grounds — University's Efforts to tered In Connection With the Mace- Wreck Piled Forty Feet High—En General Olivares, at the head of the government troops from Barcelona, attacked at Tncarlgua the rear guard of the revolutionist force commanded by General Carlbe Vidal. After a fight lasting ten hours the rebel force abandoned the field, leaving a number of wounded, among them Vldal and another rebel leader uamed Floras. Relieve the Situation. donian Crisis. glnes Transformed Into Scrap Metal London, Creb. 24.—In connection with the Macedonian situation the Moscow correspondent of the Times sends word that exceptional activity is being maintained ut the Russian general staff headquarters at Kiev and Odessa. BLEACHED .TABLE LINEN Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 24.—A passenger train, westbound, collided with a freight, eastbound, near Berea, Ohio, shortly after 10 o'clock last night. The trains were running at a rapid rate of speed and the engines were reduced to a mass of tangled scrap iron. The cars were piled on top of one another until the mass of debris was 40 feet high. To add to the terror of the passengers, a number of whom were injured, the wreckage caught Are and soon many cars were reduced to smoldering ruins. Three persons, it is thought, lost their lives. They were mail clerks, and it is thought that they were imprisoned in one of the cars and burned to death. One clerk who, in some unaccountable manner, escaped from the car, was found in the ditch beside the tracks, and died before medical aid could be summoned. Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 24.—President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell university has given out the following statement regarding the typhoid fever epidemic in Ithaca: 2!)c for Linen worth 35c 42c for Linen worth 50c 50c for Linen worth 00c 50c for Linen worth 70c 75c for 72-in. Linen worth 85c 85c for 72-in. Linen worth $1 6RENNANI ROBERTS, A special oath of secrecy is being administered to ofiiccrs employed in the topogrupMical and chancellery departments at Odessa. "The cause of the epidemic of typhoid is generally believed to be contamination of the water of Six Mile creek, which, along with Buttermilk creek, furnishes the water supply of the city of Ithaca, by a bund of laborers who were engaged In the fall and early winter in the construction of a dum in that creek for the Ithaca Water company. This belief is confirmed by an investigation which in behalf of Cornell university has been made by Dr. V. A. Moore, our bacteriologist, and Dr. E. M. Cliamot, our taxlcologlst, and which they have just completed. 42 IHorih Main Street, More Violence at Wnterbury. Absent officers have been recalled, and further leave has been refused save under exceptional circumstances. fyNext to Eagle Hotel. Both phones Waterbury, Conn., Feb. 24.—Violent tactics in the trolley strike situation here have been resumed. William Hnrvpy, n nonunion ninn, who bus been in the employ of the trolley company for several years at Xangatuck, was brought to the city to aid in trimming the electric arc lights. This was due to the strike of the six trimmers on Sunday. While he anil a helper were going the rounds they were set upon by a gang of toughs on Washington avenue. One of Harvey's teeth was driven through his cheek, and his face was badly bruised. He was removed to his Xaugatuck home, where he was attended by a physician. In addition to the salaries are estimates of $75,000 for rent, $150,000 for contingent expenses, $150,000 for traveling expenses and examiners, $600,000 for printing and binding, including $250,000 for the census office. YOU GET THE BEST AT DRESS QIN8HAMS WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY Short lengths (10 to 15 yards) of line J.Oc Dress Ginghams, new stripes and checks; Special 5c yd. The whole of the Russian forces which operated in the maneuvers last summer as the southern army have •been ever since In a condition of perpetual mobilization. In his recommendation for a building for his department Secretary Cortelyou urges that the future growth of the department be considered. He states it should have at least one hall suitable for conferences or congresses, international or national, and dwells on the Inadequacy of the present department buildings. He asks for (7,000,000 for the building, exclusive of the site. The Fifteenth division of infantry is going through a series of maneuvers. Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, PEOPLE S STORE New appointments are being mude in every department of the army in the south, and unfit officers are being removed."They say a study of the various ways by which typhoid bacilli are disseminated will show that in our present epidemic we should look to but two of the channels of dissemination— namely, milk and water—for source of Infection. A careful inquiry into distribution of routes does not show or give reason to suspect that milk has been a source of Infection. This leaves us with but one possible source for the infection, the water. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Paintara and Paparhancars. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Arrangements have been completed for 100,000 first class and 180,000 second class reserves to join the colors within fourteen days on an emergency call. The dead are W. H. Black, F. W. Griesman, T. W. Smiley and L. M. Walworth. Coulter, the express messenger, was pinioned in the burning wreckage and was saved by the passengers throwing snow on the flames. The engineers and firemen of both trains were injured. Have a Look! Mrs. Gardner'* Museum Opened. Best Round Steak ioc Pound Washington, Feb. 24.—The supreme court has handed down Its decision in the so called lottery cases and affirmed the power of congress to prohibit the sending of lottery tickets from one state to another by other means than the United States mails. The question arose In connection with two cases, that of Champion versus the United States and that of Francis versus the United States, and in both cases the constitutionality of the act of congress of 1805 prohibiting the transmission of lottery tickets from one state to another by express or otherwise was challenged.Government WIn» Lottery Salt, Boston, Feb. 24.—One of the notable events of the holiday In this city was the'opening to the public for the first time of the Isabella Stuart Gardner museum. Kxactly 200 persons were admitted to the edifice which Mrs. John b. Gardner has built on the Fens, and three hours were spent in admiring the architecture, the ancient statuary, thC? beautiful tapestries, the coptly paintings and the many curios from the far east. Although the museum is practically a private one, in order to avoid the payment of a large sum in duties on so many Imported articles Mrs. Gardner was obliged to throw it open to the public. She did so with many restrictions, and the 200 who were admitted were the objects of close scrutiny by policemen and detectives from the time they entered the building until they left It. The museum will be opened to the public once a week under restrictions. An admission fee is charged, but the tickets must be secured in advance. ACCEPTS REFORM PLANS. AT OUR PRICES. lultai Yield* to Demand* of tbe Constantinople, Feb. 24,*-Tewfik Pasha, the minister of foreign affairs, has notified the Austria-Hungarian and Itussiau ambassadors that the sultan had agreed to adopt the scheme for reforms In Macedonia as suggested in tlio identical note of the powers. Powera. "The water supply of the university comes from Fall creek, which is a different source from the water supply of the city. D'o case of typhoid fever is known to have occurred among those who used exclusively the water supply of the university campus. No person at Sage college, in which more than 200 women students board and lodge and which is supplied by this water, has had typhoid fever, and no case of typhoid has occurred In the families of professors living on the campus. MARTINIQUE'S SOLE 8URVIVOR. 21 lbs Gr. Sugar For $i.oo Best Patent Flour, per bbl.$4D5G Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs SI.00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb. . 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. 25 Man Who Was In St. Pierre Dungeon Quarantine, N. Y., Feb. 24.—The sole Burvivor of the Martinique horror was a passenger on the steamer Fontabeile, which arrived this morning from the West indies. He Is Samson Ludger, 27 years old, who was a prisoner In the dungeon of St. Pierre when the city was destroyed by the eruption of Mont Pelee. His worldly possessions consisted of what he stood In, white shirt and trousers. He was hatless and shoeless, but expected friends to meet hlmD on the arrival of the steamer at her dock. Arrived in New York Today. The powers recommeAd, In addition to the appointment of an Inspector general of gendarmery for three years, with ample powers to act Independently and to requisition troops In case of emergency, and the reorganization of the gendarmery and police under European instructors, that Christians be admitted into the gendarmery in numbers pro|KDrtionate to the population without being required to read and write the Turkish lunguage. Amnesty is also demauded for all persons who have been arrested for political of- io lbs Oatmeal, 25 Cents Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. Chow Chow, 2 qts... 25 25 26 I.ake Charles, La., Feb. 24.—Passengers on the incoming Kansas City southern train report that a terrible Fatal Riot on a Train, Pure Wftttr For Students, 10 lbs Oat Flakes, 25 Cents " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, choice, 3 lbs... " " fancy,large, 2 lbs Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs "The university authorities have made arrangements to enable students to secure pure water duly inspected. Artesian water has been placed in all the university buildings, where students may draw It freely. Distributing stations hnve also been established both on and near the campus. riot tooir piaco' oil the tmln, In wliich n negro was shot to death and three white men seriously injured, one probably fatally. A crowd of white men nald to have been Intoxicated boarded the train at a sawmill town south of Leesville, took possession of the smoker ind then Invaded the negro coach. Instantly a fight was started. CUBAN TREATY SIGNED. fenses. "Wo will givo you 25 ounces of Baking Powder for 25c and guarantee it to be as good ,as Royal or Cleveland and refund 'your money if it does not please you. Roosevelt Approve* Document That The scheme for administration and tlnancial reforms In Macedonia, as proposed by the powers in the note, besides pluunlng a more equitable collection of taxes, provides thnt locul expenses shall iDe a first charge on the revenues of each vilayet. In the event of there being a surplus this may be sent to Constuntluople. Dominicans See a Light. "To Insure pure water for the city and university not later than Sept. 1, tills year, the board of trustees has authorized the expenditure of $150,000 for the Installation of a complete and adequate tlltratiofl plant. Washington, Feb. 24.—President Roosevelt has attached his signature to the treaty negotiated by Minister Squires, at Havana, providing for coaling stations for the United States in Cuba. Squires brought the document with him from Havana after securing President Palma's signature. Give* Us Coaling Stations. Santo Domingo, Feb. 24.—The Dominican government ha* notified the United States minister, Mr. Powell, that it has reconsidered Its intention to send an envoy to Washington to make representations there against the Hos and Clyde companies' claims and that it will accept Mr. Powell's proposition in regard to the Ros claim and has requested further time to consider the claim of the Clyde company. The treasury officials have paid Mr. Powell $18,- 750 as the first Installment In the payment of the Ros claim, amounting to $4,500,000. The government has agreed to pay during the first year $225,000 in monthly installments of $18,750. Boots and Shoes. Washington, Feb. 24.—Christopher Jarrett, known us the "Hero of San Pasquale," is dead here, aged seventylive years. He obtained that sobriquet through valiant service in the Mexican war while serving under General Stephen W. Kearny. Jarrett also served as captain for and confidential friend of AVIIliam Walker in his Central American filibustering operations. Hero of San Paaqanlc Dead. You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. "There are this year about 2,700 students of Cornell university resident in Ithaca. Of these at least one-third have gone to their respective homes since the outbreak of the fever epidemic. Of those that remain In the university seventy-eight are on the sick,, list in Ithaca. Of this number fifty-seven are confined in the university infirmary and Its annexes and twenty-one are ill either at their own rooms or in private hospitals in the city. The majority of these pntlents In the university Infirmary and Its annexes have typhoid fever, mostly mild, though some are serious and a few critical." Murphy & Joyce. Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Sts. Phone London, Feb. 24.—-A blue book just issued gives in detail the diplomatic history of the Macedonian question for the past two years. It shows that a year ago Lord Lansdowne, secretary for foreign affairs, agreed to suiDport Austria and Kussia in an endeavor to secure reforms uud also repeatedly urged upon the sultan the necessity for substantial reforms. The sultan in response always protested against the provocative proceedings on the part of Servin and other states. As late as Jan. !) this year Lord Lansdowne in a dispatch to the Itrttish ambassador at Constantinople described the situation as intolerable and sketched n number of reforms on similar lines to those submitted by Austria and Itusslu. GllllAnd'R Altitude. Evans Bros. Liverpool, Feb. 24.—Hope is practically abandoned for the Elder Dempster line steamship Palmas, Captain Burton, from Newport, Monmouthshire, Jan. 3, for Boston, which is now 35 days overdue. 8teamihip Probably Loit. 47}ruryJs PRICES. 46 S. Main St. Pitts ton. An amusing story is told of Robert Slmson, who was professor of mathematics at the University of* Glasgow and as eccentric in some ways as he was- brilllunt in others. He always counted Ills steps on the street and allowed nothing to interfere with this valuable practice. If any one spoke to him during the process, he repeated the number of the lust step taken aud stopped short until he could resume bis count and walk on. j Large Connection, Honor for Professor Koch, Springfield, 111., Feb. 24,-John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, addressed an audience of 2,500 people at the capitol building. President Mitchell was given a rousing reception. He spoke about thirty minutes, dwelling on the present condition of labor organizations in this country and on how the United States will gradually drift toward industrial equality. President Mitchell did not dwell at length on conditions in the anthracite fields, but mentioned the employment of boys and girls In different Industries there and told how by the efForts of organized labor this had been In a measure done away with. John Mitchell In Springfield, ill. Post Pat. Flour....... Best Family Flour.... B. W. Flour, per sack.. Rve Flour, per sack ... Potatoes, per bushel... Rutabagas, per bu.... Fresh Eggs, per doz.. 8 tl»s. Oat meal 8 lbs. Oat Flakes 4 lb. Packet, with prize Franco Soups $4 50 For WEDDINGS CIaw ore V Fctr FUNERALS rw" Brs ■ Paris, Feb. 24.—The Academy of Science yesterday elected Prof. Koch, the eminent German tuberculosis experl, a foreign associate. He was elected over a number of candidates. 4 25 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,HiTEii it. exeter iom President Schurman states that thus far there have been eleven deaths among the students in Ithaca, but later reports bring the list up to fourteen. 70 1 00 70 40 20 Rome, Feb. 24.—The Messaggeero reports that an Italian vessel has captured a pirate ship flying a Turkish flag in the Red Sea. Ten pirates were aboard ship when It was captured. Pirate Ship Captured. Jackson, Miss., Feb. 24,—Annie, the five-year-old daughter of Governor Longlno, fell from a second story stairway In the executive mansion and suffered Injuries which probably will prove fatal. (Joveruor who Is attending the Mardl CJras celebration 5n Natchez, was summoned home by telephone.Governor** Daughter Fatally Hart. One day bo was accosted by a man who knew him by sight, but hud never been told of the professor's habit of counting steps. Old Dnngeonii Uncovered. NUSUN UNDERWEAR SALE New York, Feb. 24.—Workmen tearing down the old Hall of Records in City Hall park hove uncovered six gloomy vaults which had not seen light In nearly a century. The doorways connecting the half dozen gloomy cells have disappeared, but the huge oaken lintels on which they swung remain tiruily imbedded in the mussive partition wuils. The old dungeons were built about 147 yours ago by the British as part of a prison on what was then the northernmost limits of the city. It is known that Ethan Allen, the hero of Ticonderoga, was an occupant of one af the cells. 10, 20, 35 m MAGNET "I beg your pardon, professor," be said, at which tho mathematician halted, murmuring "Five hundred and seventy-three."Best Creamery Butter Pure Lard THE WEATHER. Compound Lard Washington, Feb. 24.—Cloudy tonight, with light snow in the northern and western portions; Wednesda;# partly cloudy. • Ciscoes Canned Salmon Tall can Salmon, 2 for Canned Herring Soused Mackerel 3 cans corn ....... Charming Muslin Underwear. Not a garment in all the lot that could not be sold for more at wholesale. "May I huve a word with you?" ask ed the man. Von Qoadt Goes Home. St. John's. N. P., Feb. 24.—The trains which ware snowbound In the Interior having secured relief, are now moving backward to their starting points, where ample food and accommodation for the travelers are available. Snonlionnd Traveler* Relieved, .... 25 .... 15 15 and 25 .... 25 "Most huppy—573." Washington, Feb. 24.— Accompanied by his family. Count A. von Quudt- Kykradt-Isny, counselor and first secretary of the German embassy, has left Washington for New York, whence they sail for Bremen. The count will not return to the United States on the expiration of his three months' leave of absence, the emperor haviug decided to promote him to a more important post In recognition of his services here for the past three years and especially for his satisfactory conduct of the Venezuelan negotiations before the arrival of the special envoy. Now la the time to repair your house or build a new one. Winter is coming. Let us prepare your plana for you and sell you the material or, better still, buttd It for you. Dershlmer A Griffin. "Oh, no; merely one question." "Well—573." 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, the 12c kind; sale price 8c. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, embroidery trimmed, worth 19c; oar price 15c. i "You are too kind; but, knowing your acquaintance with the late Dr. B., may I venture to ask whether I uin right in saying that he left £500 to each of bis niecesV" Canned Corn, per dozen Squibs, all kinds.. Brooms 3, 4, 5 lbs Bice for foronto Accept! Carnegie Gift, 20, 25 and 30 25 Mysterious Circumstance. "Precisely—573." Toronto, Out., Feb. 24.—The city council has decided to accept the offer of Andrew Carnegie to donate $330,000 for the erection of a public library building and three buildings for branch libraries in this city. 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 ruffle ..round neck, down front and on sleeves, worth 59c; sale price 39c. One was pale and sallow and the other fresh and roBy. Whence the difference? She who Is blushing with health uses Dr. King's New Life Pills to ma|ntain it. By gently arousing the lazy organs, they compel good digestion and head off constipation. Try them. Only 25c at the drug stores of W. C. Price and J. H. Houck, Plttston, and O. D. Stroh, West Plttston. "And there were four nieces, were there not?" Beaten by Fellow Workmen, William Drury, "Exactly—573." New York, Feb. 24.—Albert O. Schumacher, a liorseshoer, was beaten into insensibility by n number of striking liorseslioers and blacksmiths while looking for work. George Lowdon, a manufacturer of Fort Wayne, Ind., interfered and his effort to rescue the man was roughly handled. He then called a policeman, but Schumacher's assailants escaped. The Injured man was taken to the hospital. It is feared that he is fatally hurt. The man stared nt the professor, and then, muttering, "Five hundred and seventy-three—he must be crazy!" he made a hasty bow and started away. THE LEA0IN8 GROCER. mi B^'ANCHOR" fPAIN EXPELLER.J [UIGHLY PIUUSEP BY AIL. WHO HAV» USED III T. A. DIIRKIN. "No, no." cried the professor, taking a step as he spoke; "not 573 niecesfour—574!"Trenton, N. J„ Feb. 24.—In the United States court here a Jury has awarded $500 damages to Rev. Henry P. Johnston of Camden, a colored man, who sued the Pullman Car company for $10,000. Johnston is editor of the Christian Advocate and on March 26 last while riding in a Pullman car between Richmond, Va., and Washington sought service in the dining car. He claimed that he was refused food on account of his color. Colored Editor Gets Damage!. Best Patent Flour B-W Flour, per sack Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck.... Apples, per bushel.. Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1$ lbs Georges Codfish, per lb Cromatory Bloaters, doz Evaporated Apricots, per lb- Evaporated Peaches, per lb- Gilt Edge Creamery and Dairy Butter Dairy Butter Eggs Chase & Sanborn's .. .70 .. .70 1)0 not let the drinking fountain stand in the same place all the time. Change It every day or two and dig up the old place, as It only takes a short time for 11 place of thlB kind to become foul, a forerunner of disease. Watch Part*, lyaician out many testifies Ladies' Muslin Underskirts, cambric ruffle, nicely made, worth 50c; here for 35c. 'Muslin Umbrella Skirts, with cambric raffle, 3 large tucks with dust ruffle and wide lace edge, never sold for less than $1.25 here, sale price 79c. There are 175 different pieces In the average watch, requiring in its manufacture 2,400 separate and distinct operations. / NewYork0rt.30» 1897. It give* me great pleasun (a«l to recommend tothe public at large youroxcellent.marvet out and unexcelled Dt RicMerk AMCHOK PAIN EXPELLER for thetrea* ment and relief of Rheumatism.Neuralgia and other complaints;Having used It with surprising success In the Island of Cuba.l beg to State, that I always carry a bottle with me and t If. Woodchopper Hurled In Hid Hat, Oxford, Conn., Feb. 24.—News lias reached here that a woodcliopper's hut on the land of John Pope, on the outskirts of the village, has burned down and that one man was burned to death and another narrowly escnped a similar fate. The circumstances surrounding the accident could not be learned owing to the Isolation of the Pope property. Dr. Barnes, who was summoned to the scene, found that the hut had been burned to the ground, mid a Frepch Canadian perished in the flames. The other occupant of the hut was a negro, and he was severely burned. The names of the men are not learned. . ■. , Moon Worship la Very Old. POLITICAL QUIPS. We find that moon worship is as widespread as the human race itself and as old as the flrst dawn of intelligence. We can trace It back until Its origin la lost In primeval darkness. Children's Drawers, lace trimmed, only 10 cents. '■ A man who can't open his Jaws has been sent to Bellevue. Why not send such men to congress Instead?—New York Mail and Express. Ship Snbaldy Bill Dead, .28 .25 .24 Ladies' fine Cambric Drawers, 3 rows of hemstitching, trimmed on bottom with fine wide torchon lace, worth 75c; sale price 50c. Washington, Feb. 24.—The Hnnna- Frye-Grosvenor ship subsidy bill bas been killed by the committee on merchant marine and fisheries, which voted to 7 against making • favorable report on the bill. , "I have no friends t| enemies to punish. Wh of the office, it will be business basic." Ext tervlew with almost candidate in almost a (Mi«oPoat. , .. reward and no Dn I take charge ■un on a strictly act from an inany successful r election.—C lil- MmsNEWPUAsm WLtq old dishes _ Best CU.AHAf.HY. blend Coffee, 35c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & S. Teas, from...30c to 70crib. i BEWARE OP IMITATION8I v The MAGNET Washington, Feb. 23.—fair tonight;, Tuesday, increasing cloudiness and slightly colder. ,, ■ tdlfcilll Special it to Cash I 37 S. Main St, Pitts ton. |
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