Pittston Gazette

              - ' " f TWO CENTS A j. SPA flKS FORTY CENTS A MOUTH, t ° •* il'JfJO. 53d YEAR. I WEEKLY ESTABLISHED I860 { DAILY EST. BY TBEO. HART 1S8S. PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1903. WEIDENFELD IS DROPPED. LINEN SALE DEADLY RIOT IN WEST VIRGINIA FIRE IN CIRCUS BARNS. I DEADLOCK HAS ENDED. ACCUSED OF AWFUL CRIME. B&R Barnnm & Bailey'* Winter Quarters Connecticut Xegro May Hare Killed Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 25.—Fire has partly destroyed the new brick car barns at the winter quarters of the Barnum & Bailey circus and burned a number of cars belonging to the circus. The loss is estimated at $100,000. Partly Destroyed. and llnrned Woodchopper, Ansonia, Conn., Feb. 25.—Fred Jackson," a negro, of this city is held at the lockup in Seymour pending an investigation by the authorities of the cause of the death of Henry Besnet, a woodchopper, whose body, burned to a crisp, was found lying In the ruins of a little hut In Oxford, where he lived. Price List. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES , IN LINENS Sheriffs Posse and Striking Miners Clash. Quay's Statehood Bill Will Probably Go Over. 8tock Exchange Suspends Peter Power's Backer. 58eat SPat. J'lour f 4. 50 Potatoes, 6u - 70c S&est &~1lJ ffilour 70c THIS WEEK The Are originated lu tbe south end of the building und was caused by a lump falling to tbe floor In the midst of a quantity of benzine and other Inflammable material. Two alarms of Are were immediately rung In, and six fire companies responded. The entrance of the building was a mass of flame, which prevented the removal of any of the ears, but a fireproof partition In the middle of the building was dropped and saved twelve of the cars. ELEVEN REPORTED DfeAD. NOW FOR LEGISLATION. Coroner Mix of New Haven and Medical Examiner Barnes of Oxford, who examined the body, are said to have found a gash resembling a knife wound extending from the breast to the abdomen and of such depth that the intestines protruded. There was an odor ot kerosene, it was said, about the ruins of the house. END OF SENSATIONAL CASE UNBLEACHED TABLE LINEN Syya, cold storage 20c CSyySj jtr/ct/y fresh 25c 3 Cans Corn - 25c 22c for Linen worth 28c 25c for Linen worth 31c 29c for Linen worth 35c 35c for Linen worth 42c 42e«4 Linen worth 50c 52c for Linen worth 05c 05c for 72-iu. Linen worth 75c Way Cleared for Passage of Approprl- Sheriff Was Trying to Arrest Strikers Accused of Causing Action Against for Contempt of a Blanket Injunc- tions, and Cuban and Panama Northern Securities Company for tlon When the Fatal Battle Took Treaties May be Ratified Before the the Purpose of Depressing Market 3 Cans SPeas 25c Place Early in the Morning. 8ession Closes. The theory on which the authorities are working Is that Kesnet was the victim of foul play and that his body was burned to conceal the crime. Jackson, who occupied the hut with Kesnet, was not burned. When he was searched before being locked up, a knife, tbe blade of which is said to have been moist, was taken from his person, and this Uplfe is now in the possession of Coroner Mix, who will have It examined to ascertain the nature of some stains 011 the blade. Prices—Says He Will Sue Exchange Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 2?.—Deputy United States Marshal Cunningham and a -posse was fired on by rioting miners at the Lannock mines, Raleigh county, early this morning. They returned tlie fire and a battle ensued, In which. It Is said, one of the posse and ten rioters were killed. The marshal was trying to arrest miners for contempt of Judge Keller's blanket injunction.While the flre was at Its height a cornice fell, carrying to the ground with It twelve firemen who were nt work on the roof. The men were considerably bruised, but no liones were broken, and they continued with their work. Washington, Feb. 25.—After nil tha talk of compromise on statehood legislation the only visible effect is that tbe breaking of the deadlock ou the omnibus bill lias cleared the way for the consideration aud disposition of other necessary'legislation, including the appropriation bills. It is now apparent that all pending measures, with the possible exception of tbe I'auama canal treaty and the Gubuii reciprocity treaty, will be disposed of before adjournment on March 4. New York, Feb. 25.—Camllle Weidenfeld, who was prominent in the litigation brought by Peter Power, the "vanishing plaintiff," against the Northern Securities railroad combination, has been suspended from the Stock Exchange for one year. ZfomatoeSj 3 lb can 10c Fine Sweet Oranges 35c, 40c, 45c BLEACHED TABLE LINEN 29c for Linen worth 35c 42c for Linen worth 50c 50c for Linen worth 00c 59c for Linen worth 70c 75c for 72-in. Linen worth 85c 85c for 72-in. Linen worth $1 MAN f ROBERTS, Considerable excitement was occasioned during the removal of fourteen elephants which were quartered in a building adjoining tbe car barns. It was necessary to remove the elephantB through a door facing tbe burning building and across tbe tracks between rows of burning and smoking cars. In order to accomplish this safely the four keepers took one animal out at a time until the entire herd wag removed. The loud trumpeting of the elephants while they were being driven to a place of safety gave rise to a rumor that the animals had broken loose. This rumor rapidly spread around the city and occasioned, much excitement and alarm. The other animals, however, were at no time In dunger. The proceedings leading to the suspension were dramatic, and immediately after the governing committee of the exchange rendered its decision counsel for Mr. Weidenfeld served a complaint in a suit begun in Nassau county asking for $500,000 damages and costs against William McClure, who is secretary of the exchange and who was the complainant against Mr. Weidenfeld In the Stock Exchange charges. 42 North Mafu Street, £U~Next to Eagle Hotel. Both phonefl TOU GET THE BEST AT DRESS 6IN6HAMS EXTERMINATES HIS FAMILY. WILLIAMS and M'ANDLTY Short lengths (10 to 15 yards) of fine J.Oc Dress Ginghams, new stripes and checks; Special 5c yd. With a legislative week yet remaining it may develop indeed that these two treaties will reach a vote and thus he disposed of one way or the other. The president evidently inclines to that iH'llef, for it was said at the. White House that he thought the situation was clearing and that he was preparing to leave Washington for his first western trip on March 20. If it should he found necessary to call an extra session of the senate for the ratification of the pending treaties, the president and Ills advisers believe that it should lDe called immediately after the regular session adjourns and that it would not he of long duration. LONGER SESSIONS IN HOUSE. Indiana Boy Shoots Father, Mother, Slater aad Himself. Efforts Being Made to Clear Up the Frankfort, Ind., Feb. 25. — Earl Woods, the seventeen-year-old son of a prominent farmer, seven miles west of tills city, murdered bis father, shot nnd futility wounded his mother nnd sister and then committed suicide. The motive for the boy's bloody crime is not known. Calendar and Avoid Extra Session. Besides the complaint already made Mr. Weldenfeld's attorney asserted the tight would be carried further, that action would be begun against the Stock Exchange, against members individually and against all persons Involved In the successful attempt to have Mr. Weideufeld suspended. Dealers in High Grade CAEPETS, RUGS, PEOPLE'S STORE Washington. Feb. 25.—Practically freed for the first time this session of the Statehood incubus, the Senate today inaugurated longer hours with a view of clearing up all Important business so as to avoid an extra session. Only 12 Senators were in their seats at the opening at 11 o'clock. Senator Quay, as usual, Immediately requested that a vote on the Statehood bill be taken at 2 o'clock today without further debate, but Mr. McKean objected. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils. Painters and Paptrhannrs. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. After the shooting the young man went to the home of a neighbor and said that robbers had entered his home and killed his father, mother and sister and that he escaped after a running battle with the desperadoes. He apparently was greatly excited and said he was organizing a posse to pursue his father's slayers. He stopped at another house and told the same story. The fire was under control In about half an hour. Six new Pullman cars, valued at $13,000 each, and two new fiat cars, valued at $4,000, were entirely destroyed. More than 150 feet of the barns was btarned to the ground, and ten stock cars which were standlug outside the bnrns were damaged. Have a Look! The basis of the charge, as explained In the'complaint against William Slc- Clure, Is that Mr. Weidenfeld encouraged Peter Power to bring action against the Northern Pacific, "not for legitimate and honest protection • • • but for ulterior and illegitimate purposes or for the wrongful extortion of money or other values as a condition of peace." The charge also was, the complaint alleges, that the Power action was brought for the purpose of depressing market prices. Best Round Steak ioc Pound Statehood Bill Likely to Pall. AT OUR PRICES. In the Senate today, the Statehood rider on the agricultural appropriation bill was withdrawn and the bill, thus relieved of its burden, was passed. Statehood legislation is no nearer enactment than it.wuA a month or two months ago, for the Democrats refuse to accept the Republican two state compromise, while, on the other hand, the Itcpublican senators who have favored statehood will refuse to go to the limit of voting with the Democrats to attach the statehood bill as a rider to any of the regular appropriation bills. Seuator Quay and his merry 'men, therefore, according to present indications, will have to continue their sparring for a vote on the omuibus bill, with the probability of obtaining it becoming less and less as the time for final adjournment draws near. ' » Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4.50 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs SID00 Best Dairy Butter, per lb.. 28 Pure Lard, per lb 13 Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. " Chow Chow, 2 C]ts... Boxer Activity la China. When lie was questioned concerning the shooting, he became confused and resented" the lnqulsltlveness of the man to whom he told the story. He started away and disappeared behind a barn, when a shot was heard. An Investigation discovered the youthful murderer dying with a bullet through his breast. 2i lbs Or. Sugar For $1.00 HIGH WIND IN LONDON. Victoria, B. C., Feb. 25.—The revolutionary movement in south China is growing more serious, according to advices received by the Kaga Maru. The Kwangsi rebels have defeated the battalions sent to the Hunan frontier and crossed into that province. Here they were joined in pillaging the frontier towns by numbers of Kolao Huls. The British, American and French ministers at Peking have lodged a protest with the Chinese government against the transfer of Yu Lien San to the governorship of Shansl. Yu is notorious tdr his antiforeign prejudices, and the ministers have protested against his transfer to a province where ao many missionaries are stationed. Much Damage Done to Property—A Steamer Driven Ashore, Tlie Peter Power Case. London, Feb. 25.—The British steamer Monadnock, bound from Blyth to Boston, with a cargo of coal, was driven ashore on the Isle of Man by a gaile. The crew was rescued with much difficulty by life savers. It is believed the vessel is a total loss. In London, a gale levelled trees and walls of buildings in course of construction. Many houses were unroofed. The wind attained a velocity of 60 or 70 miles an hour during the night. Peter Power became famous as a "dummy" long before It was judicially decided whose man of straw the youth was. Judge Ainidun of the United States circuit court in St. Paul last October rebuked Weidenfeld as the man who had set up the dummy and pulled the strings to keep him In action. 10 lbs Oatmeal, 25 Cents 25 25 25 25 Waterbary 1D DukMn, Waterbury. Conn., Feb. 25.—Waterbury was almost in total darkness last night as far as electric arc lamps were concerned, as the result of the trimmers in the employ of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company being on strike. The pickcts on duty from the Central Labor union succeeded In prevailing upon the men who came here on Monday to take the strikers', places to quit work, and they left town on the 6 o'clock train last night. A short time before their departure several others entered the city, and the company promises to have the lights burning tonight. The cars are running cn schedule time and are well patronized as compared with past conditions. So also are the carryalls manned by the striking trolley men. 10 lbs Oat Flakes, 25 Cents " Sweet Mis. 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 Cnrrants, loose, 4 lbs It looks now as if the Fifty-seventh congress would become famous for leaving two conspicuous pieces of legislation by the wayside—the statehood bill, which was passed by the house in the preceding session, only to drug throughout the second session in the seuatq, aud the Bhlp subsidy bill. Peter Power sued to enjoin the Northern Pacific Railway company from transferring its stock to the Northern Securities company. The case came before the St. Paul judge on the application of Weidenfeld to Intervene as plaintiff, he alleging that he and not Peter Power was the owner of the stock on which the suit was based. Judge Amidon granted the application for intervention after the long series of hearings in the Federal building here before Examiner Mabey. At the same time the judge dismissed the suit and said of Mr. Weideufeld: 0rlti«h Steamer Lost in Collicion. Antl-Amerlcan Zollvereln. We will give yon 25 ounces of Baking Powder for 25c and guarantee it to lDe as good as Royal or Cleveland and refund your money if it does not please you. Wasluie, i.; Holland, Feb. 25.—The British steamer Woolwich, bound for Rotterdam, and the Dutch tank steamer New York, bound from Rotterdam to New York, collided oil here today. The Woolwich sank, but her crew escaped. The New York was badly damaged.Vienna, Feb. 23.—The Neue Freie Presse publishes on account of a conversation with Baron von Call, the Austrian minister of trade and commerce, on the prospectof the formation of a central European customs alliance against American competition. Buron von Call, according to the Neue Freie Presse, considers that the chief obstacle to such a project lies in the most favored nation cluuses of the existing treaties of commerce. He, however, shares the Russian view that the Brussels sugar convention made a wide breach in the favored nation principle. The action taken by the senate when by what virtually was unanimous consent the statehood bill was detached from its position us a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill cleared the way for the other appropriation bills to which the statehood proposition had been Relieved of this embarrassment, the appropriation bills will be disposed of now promptly, and there is really little else- pending which it is designed to enact in this session. Boots and Shoos. Ton will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in Price. Murphy & Joyce. "In bringing this suit and in its prosecution in the name of Petep Power he lias practiced a gross Imposition upon the court. When his adversary has uncovered this fraud and disclosed that fact it does not stand in good faith or appeal to equitable considerations for Sir. Weideufeld to step forward and say: This fraud is uncovered, and now I will take up the burden of this litigation myself, which thus far I have conducted under the cover of this imposition."Crusade Against Turkey. Cor. Main, Lambert A Seneca Sfca. Columbus, Kansas, Feb. 25.—The women of this place have started a crusade against giving Turkey any space in the St. Louts World's Fair. They claim Turkey is a. knave among the nations and an enemy to Christianity and civilization. St. John's, N. F., Feb. 23.—One of the trains which have been snowbound for several days after making sixty miles in the direction of St. John's found further progress impossible and was sent back ten miles to a divisional point where supplies of food and coal are stored which will enable it to remain a long period without causing anxiety. The other train on the western side of the plateau in the middle interior was unable to retreat to the settlement of Bay of Islands, as had been planned. A working train with two epgines and n crew of fifty men, carrying a month's provisions, has started for their relief. Still SarronBdcd by Snow. Evans Bros. (7\ruiy's PRICES. The Indianola (Miss.) postofflce case occupied the major portion of the time of the senate. Mr. Tillman spoke for three hours in continuation of his remarks begnn on Monday on the race question and was followed by Mr. Carmack of Tennessee. 46 S. Main St. Pittston. Following the Kalaer'a Example. Torrington, Conn., Feb. 25.—Because the officials of the .Turner & Seymour Manufacturing company refused to discharge a man who owed the foundry workers' union $5.50 110 men In the foundry department of the company have gone on strike. The company officials declare that it is impossible for them to discburge the man. He is under a two years' contract with the firm, and the question of bis dues in the union is something over which they have no jurisdiction, neither would they be justified in deducting the amount from the man's salary. Panic Over Small Pox. Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 25.—Jaen- Philippine rolnace 9111 Failed. Best Pat. Flour  Best Family Flour.... B. W. Flour, per sack.. Bye Flour, per sack ... Potatoes, per bushel... Rutabagas, per bu  Fresh Eggs, per doz... 8 lbs. Oat meal  8 lbs. Oat Flakes  4 11). Packet, with prize Franco Sou]Ds  $4 50 4 25 70 1 00 70 40 20 25 For WEDDINGS C|.wa.a I For FUNERALS riOWOrl I ville, south of this city, is in a panic over small pox. There is talk of quar- J antlning the town and many people f are leaving. There have been seven cases and three have died. There was not a Republican vote against accepting the senate provision for a Philippine coinage in the house. The main features of the senute bill were agreed to, 180 to 100. The amendment providing for an international commission for the purpose of formulating a universal gold standard for gold and silver using countries was eliminated from the bill without opposition.INTERESTING, IF TRUE. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) J-B-&RPEITEI,eieter it. uitu bin You Can Try It for Youraelf and Prove It. Novel Cause for Strike. New Wlrrlral Tclefraph Company. One grain of the active principle in Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest 3.000 grains of meat, eggs or other wholesome food, and this claim has been proven by actual experiment, which anyone can perform for himself in the following manner: Cut hardboiled eggs into very small pieces, as it would be if masticated, place the egg and two or three of the tablets in a bottle or jar containing warm water heated to 98 degrees (the temperature of the body) and keep it at this temperature for three and one-half hours, at the end of which time the egg will be as completely digested as it would have been in the healthy stomach of a hungry boy. Torrington, Conn., Feb. 25.—A strike of 125 men employed in tlffe foundry of the Turner and Seymoure Co. went into effect today because the company refused to discharge a mgn who oweJ the foundry workers' union $5.50. Camden. N. J., Feb. 23.—The International Wireless Telegraph company, witli a capital of $7,300,000 ant $1,000 paid, has filed articles of incorporation here. The objects of the corporation are to purchase or acquire the letters patent for the United States granted to any person or persons covering the discovery of wireless telegraphy and telephony and the invention, improvement, manufacture and use of apparatus.■USUI UNDERWEAR SALE An amendment was also agreed to by the house which makes the present .coinage of the islands legal tender for debts contracted before Dec. 31, 1003. In this shape the bill was sent back to the senate with no request for a conference on the part of the house. If the senate sees fit to ngree to the mollifications made by the house, there will be no need for a conference, and the measure will then be ready for the signature of the president. 10,20, 35 — MAGNET Many School Children Are Sickly. Best Creamery Butter. Pure Lard  Compound, Lard  Ciscoes  Canned Salmon  Tall can Salmon, 2 for Canned Herring  Soused Mackerel  3 cans corn  Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, break up colds in 24 hours, cure feverishness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels, and destroy worms. Mrs. Emily Maronn, Meriden. Conn., says: "It is the best medicine in the world for children when feverisn and complaining." Sold by druggists or by mail, 25c. Sample sent free. Address Alien S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Bank Officers Charged With Fraud. Asbury Park, Feb. 29.—President A. C. Twining, of the Montmouih Trust and Safe Deposit Co., and Treasurer D. C. Cornell, of the same institution, were arrSsted at noon today, charged with fraud. Charming Muslin Underwear. Not a garment in all the lot that could not be sold for more at wholesale. .... 15 15 and 25 .... 25 Called to Tre»o»l Temple. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, the 12c kind; sale price 8c. 1 lot Cambric Corset Covers, embroidery trimmed, worth 19c; our price 15c. Boston, Feb. 25.—Rev. Dr. Clarence A. Barbour of the Lake Avenue Baptist church, Rochester, N. Y., will receive a unanimous call to the pulpit of Tremont temple. This church has been without a pastor since Rev. Dr. Lorlmer went to New York In October, 1001, and Dr. Barbour is the first clergyman on whom the church official board has united as a candidate. Canned Corn, per dozen Sqnibs, all kinds.. Brooms  3, 4, 5 lbs Bice for 8erious Collision of Btreet Cars. Peoria, III.. Feb. 25.—By the collision of three street cars filled with workingmen, 50 were injured, three of them fatally and five seriously. Hawaii Aataa Statehood. The point of this experiment is that what Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do to the egg in the bottle it will do to the egg or meat in the stomach, and nothing else will rest and invigorate the stomach so safely and. effectually. Even a little child can take Stuart's Tablets with safety and benefit if its digestion is weak and the thousands of cures accomplished by their regular dally use are easily explained when it is understood that they are composed of vegetable essences, aseptic pepsin, diastase and Golden Seal, which mingles with the food and digest it thoroughly, giving the overworked stomach a chance to recuperate. 20, 25 and 30 25 Honolulu. Feb. 25.—A Joint resolution has been Introduced In the territorial legislature petitioning for statehood.Ladies' Cambric Umbrella Drawers, trimmed with hemstitched raffle and 2 inch lace edge, worth 50c; sale price 25c. Ladies' Mnslin Drawers, nicely made, sale price 18c. Ladies' Fine Mnslin Night Dresses, yoke with 6 clusters of 2 tncks each, cambric raffle aronnd neck, down front and on sleeves, worth 59c; sale price 39c. Ladies* Mnslin Underskirts, cambric raffle, nicely made, worth 50c; here for 35c. Mysterious Circumstance. William Drury, Another Cornell Student Dead. One was pale and sallow and the other fresh and rosy. Whence the difference? She who is blushing with health uses Dr. King's New Life Fills to maintain 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. and J. H. Houck, Pittston, and G. D. Stroh, West Pittston. Mlddletown, Conn., Feb. 25.—Louis Hubbard, aged 22, a sophomore In Cornell University, died at his home ljere today of typhoid fever. New York. Feb. 25.—One of the two men arrested on Saturday on suspicion of having been implicated iu the theft of two gold rings from the body of Mrs. Lucy Plainver in the Bellevue morgue on Friday night, confessed the theft In the Yorkvllle court aud was held by Magistrate Deuei in $500 bail for trial. He was Frank Thomas, aud his companiou, Louis W. Uauser of 315 East Twenty-first street, who was arrested at the name time, was exonerated by Thomas and was at once released from custody. Robber of Dead Coafeaaei. THE LEMHM 8R0CER. BRIEF NEWS NOTES. T. A. DURKIN. Steamship Report Denied. Governor Odell has sent to the New York state senate the nomination of Dr. Alvah II. Doty to be health officer of the port of New York at a salary of $12,000 pet annum. Liverpool. Feb. 25.—The officials of the Allan steamship line deny the report that the Grand Trunk railway Is negotiating for the purchase of the company's steamers. Best Patent Flour  B-W Flonr, ]Der sack.. Potatoes, per bushel.. Onions, per peck  $4.50 .70 .70 .25 I.ord Mlnto to Hctlfce, The marriage of Miss Irma Cody, daughter of Colondl William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), and Lieutenant Clarence Armstrong Stott of the Twelfth cavalry, stationed at Fort Clark, Tex., was solemnized at North Platte, Neb., on Tuesday. In the' absence of Colonel Cody the bride was given away by Dr. D. Frank Powell of St. Paul, au intimate friend of the bride's father. Ottawa, Out.. Feb. 25.—A gentleman whose office brings hint into close relations with the governor general is authority for the statement that Lord Minto will retire from oiiice iu the fall of this year, probably in November. Ills six years' appointment does not expire till the autumn of 1000. Apples, per bushel  Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1J lbs Georges Codfish, per lb  Crematory Bloaters, doz  Evaporated Apricots, per lb.. Evaporated Peaches, per lb- Gilt Edge Creamery and Dairy Batter.. Dairy Bntter.. Epgs Muslin Umbrella Skirts, with cambric raffle, 3 large tacks with dnst raffle and wide lace edge, never sold for less than $1.25 here, sale price 79c. Euchre Players Indicted. Dieting never cures dyspepsia, neither do pills and cathartic medicines, which simply irritate and inflame the intestines. Holly Springs. Miss.. Feb. 25.—Judge Lowery created a sensation by charging the grand Jury to indict progressive euchre players. I  Bat Patrolaua Seatenced. When enough food is eaten and promptly digested there will be no constipation, nor In fact will there be disease of any kind, because good digestion means good health in every organ.Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 25.—John G. Knight, a former police officer of Soincrviile, who stole from stores while patrolling his beat, has been sentenced to state prison by Judge Wait, the term being four to six years. He pleaded guilty to three counts of the indictment for breaking, entering and larceny, and then broke down. The district attorney in asking for sentence and the court in Imposing the penalty laid stress on Knight's betrayal of tmat Children's Drawers, lace trimmed, only 10 cents. Disastrous Fire in Racine. .28 .25 .24 Ladies' fine Cambric Drawers, 3 rows of hemstitching, trimmed on bottom with fine wide torchon lace, worth 75c; sale price 50c. Racine, Wis., Feb. 25.—The mammoth plough works of J. I. Case were partially destroyed by fire last night. Losb, over $100,000. For a New Home of Aarrlcaltare. Washington, Feb. 25.—The provision iu the omnibus public building bill for beginning the construction of the agricultural department building authorizes the secretary of agriculture to enter into a contract for the entire construction of the building at a total coat, of *1,500,000. Collma ■■ EriplUa, City of Mexico, Feb. 25.—The most violent eruption of Collma volcano which lias occurred In years has taken place. There was a severe earthquake shock at Tuxpan and a heavy pall of smoke hangs over the entire vicinity. Both Cludad. Guzman and Tuxpan are near the volcano.  Ciiasfi & Sanborn's Best The merit and success of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are world wide, and they are sold at the moderate price of SO centa for fnll sized package in every drug store in the United States and Canada, as well aa in Europe. blend Coffee, 35c lb., 3 lbs. 1.00 C. & 8. Teas, from. ..30c to 70c lb. THE WEATHER. The MAGNET Washington, Feb. 25.—Fair tonight; Thursday, increasing cloudiness. 37 8. Main St., Pittafam.