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WEATHER Forecast Until 8 Eastern I LR. baton and w THE For the Pec for ALL THE HOME NEWS. Rain tonight and Friday; warmer tonight in the southern portion; fresh east to southeast winds. w x r C■' i 7:1 54th YEAR. (WEEKLY I DAILY ES' !STA DY I ___£ DAC GOVERNMENT FORCES WIN ■ BY FIRE. Boston and Jersey City Suffer Losses Running Ih Hundreds of Thousands. Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 21.—Fire destroyed property valued at $200,000 this morning at the foot of Morris St. and North river. The Sre started In a two-story frame machine holler shop, occupied by Brown & Miller. The structure was totally destroyed. Reaching across the street, the fire gutted a twostory building occupied by the officers of the American Coal Co. Continuing to spread, the flames gutted another twostory building occupied by Alex. Milncr & Bros., machinists. GREAT DAM) LD ST c's * M Pi _ _ Drosecu?ion Contr port For Defence In Bachtal Case. Allentown, Pa., i&a. 21.—All the attack of the defense in\the Hechtel trlnl yesterday was directed against the reliability of the new Ifardet blood test, upon which the prosecution bases its hope of convicting thei aged defendant The entire session of" court was consumed by the defens* calling experts whose testimony was unfavorable to the test. I The defense introduce*} the microscopical test, employed by .ItB own experts as being' superior, widely recognized and more certain *han the Bordet test. These experts testified that by using the- microscopical test In their examination of the stains on the various objects found in the Bechtel home after the discovery of the murder they had ascertained that none *Df the dlscolorations were made by bfood except those on the walls of a room on the second floor. * Ex- I_ ir Mf V1 AL rATS THE An Immense .Fly Wheel Broke In Johnstown. v Senator Morgan Introduce: Bill to That Effect r mid-1 Fierce Fighting In Uruguay is an event of unusual interest, to the people of Plttston. and vicinity. This sale will eclipse all previous ones heiU-op us, in tlie sterling values offered. The price cutting knife has been used unsparingly, as the following bargains will show. We must have room for spring goods. Recently. are all tired out, feel weak, sleep does not rest, the digestion and appetite are poor there is no remedy so effective as ONLY ONE WAS KILLED THREE BATTLES REPORTED TREATY REBATE CONTINUES Men's heavy working shirts, great value for 39c each. Ladies' all wool black ribbed hose, regular value 25c; special price during the sale, 10c a pair. Nine Others Were Injured—Consider- In the Last, on Jan. 11, the Killed and Mr. Patterson Declares President It Largely Responsible For Revolt In tht Isthmus—Reply by 8enator Piatt Proceedings In the House. Washington, Jan. 21.—Senator Mor gan lias Introduced n bill providing foi the annexation of Panama to the United States, "the rights and property ol Panama resting In the United States without reserve." able Damage Was Done to a Rail Stegmaier's Wounded Numbered 1,500—Rebels Boston, Jan. 21.—The brick business block of. the William Al.lo«* Hayes estate, at 95-107 Alh*- V occupied by sever*-1 . % .jorns and * families, was Jft night, entailing a total loss oi about $100,000. Mill of the Cambria Iron Works, at Men's all wool mitts, always sold for 50c; going during the sale for 15c a pair. Children's all wool scarlet shirts and drawers, reduced to 19c a garment. Are Retreating, and Are Being Hot- Johnstown. •Malt Extract ly Pursued. Washington, Jan. 21.—The State Department has received the following from Minister Finch, at Montevideo, Uruguay: "Three battles, all won by the government. In the lapt one, on the 18th, the killed and wounded reach a total of 1,500. The rebels are retreating towards Brazil, hotly pursued. The government forces are estimated at 28,000, the rebels at from 7,000 to 9,- 000. The op nion here is that the insurrection #111 be suppressed in a month, unless aided by nearby neighbors. The press telegraph censorship continues, al30 martial law." Boys' all wool sweaters, all sizes and all colors, for 39c each. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 21.—A 30-foot, 40-ton flywheel on the mammoth engine in the rail mill No. 2, of the Cambria Steel Works, broke In pieces this morning and tore the sides and roof of the building to wreckage. Engineer Theodore Hossler stuck to his post and prevented more damage being done by turning off the power. Edward Goblosky was killed outright. Nine were injured—Ike Demki, Mat Jenin, Jake Updyke, Tevac Imerl, C. Sewitch, Theodore Hosslei}, engineer, Yarum Sobeck, Louis Wass, William Miller. Marion, Ind., Jan. 21.—Three persons were killed, two fatally injured and three dangerously injured by an explosion of gas in the Sitz hotel this morning. The explosion was terrific, Causing the building, a two-story structure, to collapse. The ruins were burned. The dead are Charles Beltel, the proprietor, his wife and James Devlin. The exact cause of the explosion Is not yet known. It is a nerve food and a tonic that nourishes and strengthens and builds up the entire system. Ladies' extra heavy flannelette night gowns, regular value 75c; during this sale, 50c each. They combated the opinions of Dr. Lear, Dr. Eckert nnd other experts for the prosecution and spared no effort to cast a shadow of doubt over the practicability of the Bordet test. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 ai compensation to Panama for Its con cession, places $15,000,000 at the (lis posul of the president for the compen satlon of. Colombia and appropriates $40,000,000 for the purchase of the property of the new Panama Canai company in Colombia, including the Panama canal. Children's winter bonnets, nicely lined with silk, regular value fl.OO; special price during the sale, 25c each. Try it and watch the good results obtained. Extra large size bed comfortables, regular value $1.50; going during the sale for 98c each. WILY JOE KIM. "Heathen Chinee" Ge*4 Free Passage Ladies' all wool black and colored fascinators, special sale price, 25c each.' Home From Uncle Sam. Stegmaier Brewing Co It is especially provided that the pro visions of this bill shall not have the e$ect of repealing the Spooner act. Mr. Morgan gave notice that he would submit some remarks on the bill later. Blnglinmton, N. Y., Jan. 21.—Joe Kim has been taken to TJtlca by Deputy United States Marshal Foster Black. There he is to be placed with a large gang of Chinese who have been ordered deported because they did not have proper labor certificates. Joe Kim was arrested in this city several weeks ago and tvas ordered deported by United States Commissioner Charles S. Hall. By this order the wily Chinaman succeeded in having the government pay Ills railroad and steamer fare all the way from Binghamton to China. Ladles' and Children's all wool black mittens, regular value 25c; reduced to 10c a pair during the sale. TRAIN ROBBERS MAKE HAUL. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. SPORTING NOTES. Bottling Department. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Limited Train on Southern Pacific Suc- We will see The Rajah (3), 2:14%, it the races again this year. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 25 dozen children's Angora Tarn O'Shanters, very special price during the sale, 25c each. San Francisco, Jan. 21.—The Sunset Limited, on the Southern Pacific, was held up by masked robbers between Paso Robles and San Ardo last night. The express car and mall cars were detached and run to a secluded spot, where the safe was blown open. The amount of the plunder is not known. The robbers escaped on horseback. cessfully Stopped Last Night. Young Corbett has written an interesting book entitled "How to Punch the Bag." New York, Jan. 21, 1904, High. Low. Clos, ...127% 125 126% ... 69% 6S% 69% ... 81% 80% 81% 61 49% 50% ... 34% 33% 34% ... 38% 37% 38% .. 17% 17% 17% ...146% 145 146% ... 25% 24% 25% ..20% 19% 20% ... 28% 28% 28% ... 11% 11% 11% .. 59 57% • 59 ... 51% 49% 51% ...111 109% 111 ...145% 145 1*5% ,..123% 122% 123% . 42 41 41% . 94% 93% 94% .133% 133% 133% .120% 119% 120% . 23 22% 22% . 61 58% 61 .122 120% 121% . 99% 98% 99 . 47% 46% 47% . 52 » 51% 51% 22% 21% 22% . 84% 80% 8^ , 39% 38% 38% 27 26% 27 81% 80% 81% 88% 88 88% 39 38% 38% A preamble of the bill sets forth that many nations having recognized the secession of Panama and that the Independence of that republic is an accomplished fact the bill asserts that the president of the United States approved and protected the secession with the naval forces of the United States aud that the president and the senate recognized the independence of the new republic by appointing and accrediting a minister to that republic. W1LKESBARRE, PA. PEOPLE'SSTORE, 15 South Main St., Pittston. Sugar Atchison .... B. & O. B. R. T Ches. & Ohio C. & A. . •D .. Jockey H. Phillips, the leading winner at New Orleans, was unknown a year ago. He will clear $25,000 this year. George Schmidt, the new auto racing star, hopes to lowedfc the sensational French records of tvbrnler and Angleres.Bread is The Staff of Life C. & G. West. St. Paul Rock Island .. Car & Foundry Erie . No Session in Bechtel Case. He has been In this country for several years and was all ready to return to his native land when he managed to get himself arrested, and under the evidence there was nothing for the commissioner to do but to order him deported. Allentown, Pa., Jan. 21.—No session was held this morning in the trial of the Bechtel case, in order to permit juvor Huff to attend the funeral of his brother. An echo of the Elderone scandal of 1002 was heard when the board of review refused to reinstate Driver Tom Stuard. After providing for the annexation of Panama by the United States the bill declares that all the rights and properties of the republic of Panama of every description shall vest in the United States of America without reserve and shall be subject to theli sovereign jurisdiction. U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel, pf Copper .. . Lr& N Man. El The better the flour, the better the bread; the better the bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. Next season, say the knowing ones, will bring about the lowering of many athletic records. College athletes are doing splendid work indoors. May Modify Thaatai* Ordinance. Washington, Jan. 21.—In the postal trial yesterday the government introduced further evidence to show the relations existing between Machen, the Groff brothers and the Lorenzes concerning the sale of letter box fasteners. Several (witnesses from Cleveland and Toledo connected with banking Institutions testified to deposits by the Lorenzes of cJjecks of D. B. Groff for large amounts and to certain debits made ugainst their Individual accounts. N. H. Bauiugnrtner, Machen's brotherin-law, secretary of the Deposit Trust company of Westminster, Md., also testified as to Machen's deposits with that company. Evidence Against Machen. Chicago, Jan. 21.—It U probable that the city council next Monday night will again consider and revise the new theater ordinance. A meeting between the theater managers and a special committee of the aldermen will be held later in the week, at Which the managers will announce what Js physically possible fdr them to accomplish in making their theaters aafe and at the same time reopen for*'the balance of the theatrical season. There ls-a general feeling among the aldermen that the essentials demanded of the theaters before they are allowed to open their doors is somewhat too stringent, and modifications may be made at the regular council meeting next Monday. Met. Trac. . M. K. & T. . Mo. Pacific . 111. Central . N. Y. Central O. & W. ... "Philadelphia Jack" O'Brien has fought bo mafiy battles during the last two yearo that physicians state he is in danger of dropping dead from heart disease. Senator Morgan also introduced a concurrent resolution directing the president .to enter into negotiations with the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica for the construction ol a cajuil via the Nicaragua route. Evans' Success, per bbl. Butterfly Flour, per bbl Surprise Flour, per bbl.. Seal Flour, per bbl $5.00 5.00 5.00 • • a • • • 5*00 What a Dollar Will Buy Colonel Pepper, by Director, 2:17, dam Emulation, 2-.21, by Onward, was destroyed -recently at Pittsburg, where he was owned, owing to an injured stifle. will All two baskets, at our store. You know little leakages In the kitchen runs away with a good deal of money. It is the little leakages which Make the big ri,ver.«f large expenditures. You don't know how many leaks you may cut off by buying your Y Norf. & West. Feed, per cwt 1.20 Penna. Gas . Mr. Patterson and Mr. Piatt sp'dce at length on the Panama canal question. Ml-. Patterson due la red that the president wus largely responsible for the revolt In Panama and announced his decided preference for the Nicaragua route. Oats, per bushel . 50 Reading Potatoes, per bushel Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy, lb.. 25 • • ■ • • *85 So. Pacific ... So. Ry So. Ry., pf. .. Tenn. C. & I. . Texas Pacific . Union Pacific . Western1 Union Wabash, pf. .. Harvey Tobias, who raced Belle V., 2:22%, and Magnolia, 2:24%, and was in the money fourteeti flmes with them, will retain a public stable at Pana, 111., next season. GROCERIES at the right place. You will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that you are not paying a penny more than you ought to pay when you buy of us. Butter, fancy creamery Cheese, per lb Mr. Piatt took this pronouncement for Nicaragua as the text for his remarks. He said It explained the mystery of the otherwise unexplalnabie opposition on the part of the Democratic senators to the Panama treaty. Skinned Ham, per lb Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack.... Fire Damages Steol 'lant. M. H. Iteardon, Indianapolis, Ind., has sold tUe green three-year-old pacing Ally Alice Brooks, by Princeton. 2:10%. to George D. Sherman, Port Honrv V V BRENNAN and ROBERTS Cold Snaps, 3 lb package Shelby, O., Jan. 21. — The Unltea States Steel corporation sustained au Indefinite loss by fire late last night at the plant of the Shelby Steel Tube company. The fire started In one of the smaller stockrooms from a defective electric wire and spread to the larger stockrooms, completely destroying all of them. The product of the entire plant for the past six months was destroyed within an hour, consisting of 800,000 tons, making In all 25,- 000,000 feet of finished product and valued at $3,000,000. Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for Chicago Dangerous For Play Folk. Chicago, Jan. 21.—The bad luck of Chicago theatrical people was again in evidence at a fire in the Grand Palace hotel here when nearly 200 members of theatrical troupes were driven into the streets by flames. It was with difficulty that a panic was averted and the frightened men and women got from (lie structure iu safety. The fire originated on the second floor, supposedly from crossed electrical wires. The fire was extinguished quickly after the guests had been taken out. Almost all the guests are members of theatrical companies stranded in Chicago. 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Nabob, per package,... OVER THE OCEAN. Maple Sugar, 2 lb for... Maple Syrup, 1 qt can PURE FOOD BILL PASSED. Maple Syrup, y2 gallon can Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can..'.... Fancy Table Syrup, 2/2 lb can.. .48 .85 .10 In Finland, for the first time, a woman has been appointed factory Inspector.S?or over 30 year Dr. RICHTER'S World-"Renown«d Stop and Look! Hepburn Measure Adopted by Vote of Honey, per cake...... The Belgian city 6f Liege, with a population of 150,000, maintains 10,000 drink sellers. Washington, Jftn. 21. — The house passed the Hepburn pure food bill on a rising vote of 201 to 68, its opponents being unable to secure a roll call mi the bill. The amendment inserting the word "willful" with reference to persons who sell adulterated or uifsbranded goods and which would have compelled the government to prove intent to violate the law by the venders was stricken out on a yea and nay vote. Several attempts were made to amend the bill, but no material changes were made. 20 to 68. Honey, per glass "Anchor" Pain Expeller During a recent locust plague In the Transcaucasus some truck loads of sacks of Hour standing on a siding wore devoured in about a quarter of an hour. Evans Bros. at oar show windows, then come in and examine the many good things we are offering at greatly reduced prices. The choice from one window is $1.00; the other $5.00. 46 South Main St., Pittston. Altoona, Pa., Jan. 21.—An eastbound freight traiii early this morning collided head on with a westbound freight at the Horseshoe curve, on the Pennsylvania railroad, and as a result two cab and eleven care were . Ttae wreckage at once took fire and burned fiercely. A hurry call was sent to this city, and a fire en gine of the city department went to the scene. Before they could get the fire under control ten cars of coal, coke and beef were destroyed. The trainmen all escaped injury. Destructive Freight Collision. The right of selling tickets for the ascent of the roof of the Milan cathedral was sold the other day for $5,000 a year. Until a few years ago the sum paid was only $2,000. has proven to be far Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«e. ■■ Rheumatic ' PIttsbift-g, Jan. 21. — Five person# were seriously hurt and ten others badly bruised and shocked in a runaway car on the Swlssvale and Braddock division of the Pittsburg railway. The accident occurred by reason of icy tracks. After rnnnlng about thirty yards tke heavily loaded ear jumped the curve at Second avenue and plunged over a twenty foot embankment, turned completely over and lodged in a snowbank Just on the brink of a hill overhanging the Baltimore und Ohio railroad tracks. Many Hurt In Runaway Car. For BEDDINGS C|AWOr« I For FUNERALS ■ * Ferocious sharks, which have not been seen in the Baltic for more than a century, have again* appeared off the Danish and German coasts and give the fishermen much trouble. These sales are eagerly looked forward to by our many patrons. We cordially invite your inspection Just what you want in florid decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) The bill fixes the standards of foods and drugs as to their purity, strength and character and defines what shall be considered adulterations or misbranding of goods and drugs. It also prohibits Interstate comnjerce, Importation and exportation of such misbranded or adulterated articles. It Is proposed to enlarge the scope of the bureau of chemistry to Include the bureau of foods and Impose upon It the duty of performing all chemical work for the other executive departments. This bureau will be charged with the duty of inspecting food and (frug products-which belong to foreign commerce. The secretary of agriculture Is given authority to employ such chemists. Inspectors, clerks and laborers as may be necessary for the enforcement of the act. iaiiioub It...-...— — Only 250. and 50o. at. or through , F. M Rlchter & Co. L 215 Pearl Street, New York. Many complaints are made in France because of the inadequate number of postal, telegraph and telephone officials. There are only 77,000 in the wholp country, whereas England has 17C.OOO and Germany 223,170. J.B.CARPENTER. "ETiR IT. E«T» H. G. SHUPP, UL NOTICES. 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKeaBUHme. Special A Mother's Terrible Crime. • LI New York, Jan. 21.—Fearful that hei husband, from whom she was separated, would take her two little girls from her, as be had already taken her only boy, Mrs. Frank Elian murdered them and killed herself in an apartment on the sixth floor of the model tenement at 419 East Sixty-fourth street. Mrs. Elian was twenty-eight years old, and the murdered children were aged seven and eight. The couple had recently separated as the result of several quarrels.Many buildings In Motherwell, Scotland, look like the leaning tower of Pisa. The little town is built over the site of a coal mine. Some houses have collapsed, business Is at a standstill, and the town will probably soon be deserted. New York, Jan. 21.—The body of John Smlthson, the founder of the Smithsonian institution at Washington, who died in Genoa, Italy, in 1829, arrited last night on the steamer Prinzees Irene. The body was accompanied by Professor Alexander Graham Bell of the Smithsonian institution and Mrs. Bell, who went to Italy for this purpose. The body will be taken to Washington on the United States dispatch boat Dolphin. 8mitH*on'« Ashes In Amsrioa. NOTICE. T inware Sale! Sealed proposals will be received by the City Cleric during the joiut session of councils Thursday, January aist. lixw, between the hours of ft and 8:15 p. m.. for the purchase of l.oou feet of flre hose, hose wagon for Niagara Engine Company, for repairs to the Eagle Hose Company engine- and coats and boots Jfor fire department. Bidders shall enclose with proposal to purchase l.ooo feet flre hose, one hundred dollars cash or oerttfled check; for repairs to the Eagle Hose Company Engine, one hundred dollars cash or certified check; Hose, Wagon tor Niagara Engine Company and coats and boots for flre department, twenty-flve dollars :ash or certified cheek, as a guarantee to exmute a contract within twenty days if awardid the same. In case the bidder to whom the contract (7\ruri/9s PRICES. COLLEGE AND SCHOOL. Chicago now pays her superintendent of schools $10,000 a year. This Week How to raise chickens will be tauglit at the University of Missouri. The curators have decided to offer a full course in poultry raising. An unusual course that Is to be of' fered at the University of Chicago is that of training young men and women to become practical servants. The course Is to extend through four years. Washington, Jan. 21.—Representative Rider of New York has introduced a bill In the house appropriating $2,000,- 000 for the purchase of the site effered by the Pennsylvania railroad in New York city for a city postofllce. ' The fost of the buildlug to be erected is fixed at ?5,000,000. For Naw York Postoffice. Best Patent Flour .$6.00 Best Family Flour 4.50 Chop and Meal 1.20 Corn and Or. Corn 1.20 Not Legal Investment. New York, Jau. 21.—According to Attorney. General Ounneen, the Philippine land purchase bonds are uot a legal investment for savings banks In this state. This question was submitted to F. D. ICllburn, state superintendent of banking, by the Bowery Savings bank. He asked the attorney general for an opinion. An "Antijug Law" Daoisian. AT Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 21.—In a decision rendered In the superior court here by Judge Bmtra It is held that what is known as'be "antijug law," passed by thi last legislature under a title which named four counties, really applies to every county in the state which has prohibitive liquor laws. "It prohibit* the shipping by liquor dealers In the state to prohibition territory. Land For an Italian Colony. Washington, Jan. 21. —Seven thousand acres of land situated in Washington couhty, Alabama, thirty-five miles from Mobile, on the main line of the Southern railroad, has been purchased for colonisation purposes. The tract will be subdivided into small farms and sold to Italian fanners. xii UOM iiiv i w nmwvi »mw hull have been awarded omits to execute ( ontiafct within twenty days from the date o iward. the «nekDsure acoompnnying his prox»al shall bo forfeited to the City of Pittston Proposal not accompanied by the required ieposit and not In accordance with the advertisement and ordinance will not be considered.The city reserves the right t/« rei«ct any or Ijl3t * J OHN1VFLANNERY. city Clerk. T7I8TATEOFJOSEPH H7HOUCK.~LATE OF We«t Pittston, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned. all persons tndented to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without dolay. to , 0. C. POSTEB, Pittston. Pa. Bran and Midds. 1.20 Hay, long and .out .86 Baie Straw .' 60 » MAGNET Itev. H. B. Frlssell, principal of the School For Negroes at Hampton, Va., says It requires C80,000 a year for the support of the school. There are 1.2&0 scholars living on the ground and between 8,000 nnd 4,000 coming directly tinder his care. Oldest Man In the World. 21 lbs. dr. Sugar $1.00 22 lbs. A. Sugar. 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugar 1.00 Cheese .14 Sweitzer Cheese 16 Brick Checso.;v -14 Skinned Hams. 12 Pure Lard.. 10 Dallas, Tex., Jn«l. 21.—Stephen Joyce, believed to be the oldest man in the world, has received an exemption certificate from poll tax payment by the tax collector of Maclennan county In Waco so that he may qnallfy as a voter. Sixty years is the exemption age under the new Texas law. Mr. Joyce made affidavit to being 148 years old. He was born In Louisiana jrrovlnce under the dominion of Spain In 1756. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. lee Gorge Threatens Life and Property. Logansport, lnd., Jan. 21.—Lives of 8,000 people are endaugered and property to the value of $800,000 is threatened as a result of an immense Ice gorge which is forming in the Wabash river above this city. Large Wash Boilers, made of best S. C. tin; the 65c grade this week Yale has property worth $0,809,000 on the books of the treasurer, and $1,040,000 of this Is In realty mortgages, $1,605,000 In railroad bonds, $043,000 In corporation bonds other than railroads, $285,000 in various stocks and $2,453,000 in real estate. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders of lie l'tttston Stove Co. will he held ot the office f tin- company nt 11 o'clock «. in.. Jan. 2«th, -Dr tho olcction of directors for the ensuing ear and for eueh other, htiRiness aa may roperly come before the meeting. ill JOHN H. ORCHARD, 8eo'y. 39c A Shake-up In Panama. Apples, per bu t -70 Potatoes, peT bu . .86 Qakms, per peck SO Best Butter, Del. Co 26 All kinds Tobaoco .38 Panama, Jan. 21.— A (light earthquake slioek of short duration was felt throughout the republic of Panaroe at about half past 0 yesterday morning. No damage has been re- French Diplomat Bound to a Traa. Lima, Peru, via Galvestou, Tex., Jan. 21.—Tbe secretary of the French legation, Falancier, was Belied by tramps while In the suburbs and bound to a tree. He remained there several Only two to a customer. Almost Unanimous For Now Capitol. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 21.—The house by a vote of 91 to 1 passed a bill appropriating $l,p00,000 for a new Stati capital building. Oysters la all styles.* v' that a rjmD of the Dut .10 i uiLra German Inventor Dead. in. 21.—Baron ntor of the Ma by i JAMES DUTTON. Secretary | I «
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, January 21, 1904 |
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 | 1904-01-21 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Original Format | newspaper |
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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, January 21, 1904 |
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 | 1904-01-21 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19040121_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 |
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. |
Full Text | WEATHER Forecast Until 8 Eastern I LR. baton and w THE For the Pec for ALL THE HOME NEWS. Rain tonight and Friday; warmer tonight in the southern portion; fresh east to southeast winds. w x r C■' i 7:1 54th YEAR. (WEEKLY I DAILY ES' !STA DY I ___£ DAC GOVERNMENT FORCES WIN ■ BY FIRE. Boston and Jersey City Suffer Losses Running Ih Hundreds of Thousands. Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 21.—Fire destroyed property valued at $200,000 this morning at the foot of Morris St. and North river. The Sre started In a two-story frame machine holler shop, occupied by Brown & Miller. The structure was totally destroyed. Reaching across the street, the fire gutted a twostory building occupied by the officers of the American Coal Co. Continuing to spread, the flames gutted another twostory building occupied by Alex. Milncr & Bros., machinists. GREAT DAM) LD ST c's * M Pi _ _ Drosecu?ion Contr port For Defence In Bachtal Case. Allentown, Pa., i&a. 21.—All the attack of the defense in\the Hechtel trlnl yesterday was directed against the reliability of the new Ifardet blood test, upon which the prosecution bases its hope of convicting thei aged defendant The entire session of" court was consumed by the defens* calling experts whose testimony was unfavorable to the test. I The defense introduce*} the microscopical test, employed by .ItB own experts as being' superior, widely recognized and more certain *han the Bordet test. These experts testified that by using the- microscopical test In their examination of the stains on the various objects found in the Bechtel home after the discovery of the murder they had ascertained that none *Df the dlscolorations were made by bfood except those on the walls of a room on the second floor. * Ex- I_ ir Mf V1 AL rATS THE An Immense .Fly Wheel Broke In Johnstown. v Senator Morgan Introduce: Bill to That Effect r mid-1 Fierce Fighting In Uruguay is an event of unusual interest, to the people of Plttston. and vicinity. This sale will eclipse all previous ones heiU-op us, in tlie sterling values offered. The price cutting knife has been used unsparingly, as the following bargains will show. We must have room for spring goods. Recently. are all tired out, feel weak, sleep does not rest, the digestion and appetite are poor there is no remedy so effective as ONLY ONE WAS KILLED THREE BATTLES REPORTED TREATY REBATE CONTINUES Men's heavy working shirts, great value for 39c each. Ladies' all wool black ribbed hose, regular value 25c; special price during the sale, 10c a pair. Nine Others Were Injured—Consider- In the Last, on Jan. 11, the Killed and Mr. Patterson Declares President It Largely Responsible For Revolt In tht Isthmus—Reply by 8enator Piatt Proceedings In the House. Washington, Jan. 21.—Senator Mor gan lias Introduced n bill providing foi the annexation of Panama to the United States, "the rights and property ol Panama resting In the United States without reserve." able Damage Was Done to a Rail Stegmaier's Wounded Numbered 1,500—Rebels Boston, Jan. 21.—The brick business block of. the William Al.lo«* Hayes estate, at 95-107 Alh*- V occupied by sever*-1 . % .jorns and * families, was Jft night, entailing a total loss oi about $100,000. Mill of the Cambria Iron Works, at Men's all wool mitts, always sold for 50c; going during the sale for 15c a pair. Children's all wool scarlet shirts and drawers, reduced to 19c a garment. Are Retreating, and Are Being Hot- Johnstown. •Malt Extract ly Pursued. Washington, Jan. 21.—The State Department has received the following from Minister Finch, at Montevideo, Uruguay: "Three battles, all won by the government. In the lapt one, on the 18th, the killed and wounded reach a total of 1,500. The rebels are retreating towards Brazil, hotly pursued. The government forces are estimated at 28,000, the rebels at from 7,000 to 9,- 000. The op nion here is that the insurrection #111 be suppressed in a month, unless aided by nearby neighbors. The press telegraph censorship continues, al30 martial law." Boys' all wool sweaters, all sizes and all colors, for 39c each. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 21.—A 30-foot, 40-ton flywheel on the mammoth engine in the rail mill No. 2, of the Cambria Steel Works, broke In pieces this morning and tore the sides and roof of the building to wreckage. Engineer Theodore Hossler stuck to his post and prevented more damage being done by turning off the power. Edward Goblosky was killed outright. Nine were injured—Ike Demki, Mat Jenin, Jake Updyke, Tevac Imerl, C. Sewitch, Theodore Hosslei}, engineer, Yarum Sobeck, Louis Wass, William Miller. Marion, Ind., Jan. 21.—Three persons were killed, two fatally injured and three dangerously injured by an explosion of gas in the Sitz hotel this morning. The explosion was terrific, Causing the building, a two-story structure, to collapse. The ruins were burned. The dead are Charles Beltel, the proprietor, his wife and James Devlin. The exact cause of the explosion Is not yet known. It is a nerve food and a tonic that nourishes and strengthens and builds up the entire system. Ladies' extra heavy flannelette night gowns, regular value 75c; during this sale, 50c each. They combated the opinions of Dr. Lear, Dr. Eckert nnd other experts for the prosecution and spared no effort to cast a shadow of doubt over the practicability of the Bordet test. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 ai compensation to Panama for Its con cession, places $15,000,000 at the (lis posul of the president for the compen satlon of. Colombia and appropriates $40,000,000 for the purchase of the property of the new Panama Canai company in Colombia, including the Panama canal. Children's winter bonnets, nicely lined with silk, regular value fl.OO; special price during the sale, 25c each. Try it and watch the good results obtained. Extra large size bed comfortables, regular value $1.50; going during the sale for 98c each. WILY JOE KIM. "Heathen Chinee" Ge*4 Free Passage Ladies' all wool black and colored fascinators, special sale price, 25c each.' Home From Uncle Sam. Stegmaier Brewing Co It is especially provided that the pro visions of this bill shall not have the e$ect of repealing the Spooner act. Mr. Morgan gave notice that he would submit some remarks on the bill later. Blnglinmton, N. Y., Jan. 21.—Joe Kim has been taken to TJtlca by Deputy United States Marshal Foster Black. There he is to be placed with a large gang of Chinese who have been ordered deported because they did not have proper labor certificates. Joe Kim was arrested in this city several weeks ago and tvas ordered deported by United States Commissioner Charles S. Hall. By this order the wily Chinaman succeeded in having the government pay Ills railroad and steamer fare all the way from Binghamton to China. Ladles' and Children's all wool black mittens, regular value 25c; reduced to 10c a pair during the sale. TRAIN ROBBERS MAKE HAUL. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. SPORTING NOTES. Bottling Department. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank Building. Limited Train on Southern Pacific Suc- We will see The Rajah (3), 2:14%, it the races again this year. 'Phones—Old, 422-2 New, 977 25 dozen children's Angora Tarn O'Shanters, very special price during the sale, 25c each. San Francisco, Jan. 21.—The Sunset Limited, on the Southern Pacific, was held up by masked robbers between Paso Robles and San Ardo last night. The express car and mall cars were detached and run to a secluded spot, where the safe was blown open. The amount of the plunder is not known. The robbers escaped on horseback. cessfully Stopped Last Night. Young Corbett has written an interesting book entitled "How to Punch the Bag." New York, Jan. 21, 1904, High. Low. Clos, ...127% 125 126% ... 69% 6S% 69% ... 81% 80% 81% 61 49% 50% ... 34% 33% 34% ... 38% 37% 38% .. 17% 17% 17% ...146% 145 146% ... 25% 24% 25% ..20% 19% 20% ... 28% 28% 28% ... 11% 11% 11% .. 59 57% • 59 ... 51% 49% 51% ...111 109% 111 ...145% 145 1*5% ,..123% 122% 123% . 42 41 41% . 94% 93% 94% .133% 133% 133% .120% 119% 120% . 23 22% 22% . 61 58% 61 .122 120% 121% . 99% 98% 99 . 47% 46% 47% . 52 » 51% 51% 22% 21% 22% . 84% 80% 8^ , 39% 38% 38% 27 26% 27 81% 80% 81% 88% 88 88% 39 38% 38% A preamble of the bill sets forth that many nations having recognized the secession of Panama and that the Independence of that republic is an accomplished fact the bill asserts that the president of the United States approved and protected the secession with the naval forces of the United States aud that the president and the senate recognized the independence of the new republic by appointing and accrediting a minister to that republic. W1LKESBARRE, PA. PEOPLE'SSTORE, 15 South Main St., Pittston. Sugar Atchison .... B. & O. B. R. T Ches. & Ohio C. & A. . •D .. Jockey H. Phillips, the leading winner at New Orleans, was unknown a year ago. He will clear $25,000 this year. George Schmidt, the new auto racing star, hopes to lowedfc the sensational French records of tvbrnler and Angleres.Bread is The Staff of Life C. & G. West. St. Paul Rock Island .. Car & Foundry Erie . No Session in Bechtel Case. He has been In this country for several years and was all ready to return to his native land when he managed to get himself arrested, and under the evidence there was nothing for the commissioner to do but to order him deported. Allentown, Pa., Jan. 21.—No session was held this morning in the trial of the Bechtel case, in order to permit juvor Huff to attend the funeral of his brother. An echo of the Elderone scandal of 1002 was heard when the board of review refused to reinstate Driver Tom Stuard. After providing for the annexation of Panama by the United States the bill declares that all the rights and properties of the republic of Panama of every description shall vest in the United States of America without reserve and shall be subject to theli sovereign jurisdiction. U. S. Steel .. U. S. Steel, pf Copper .. . Lr& N Man. El The better the flour, the better the bread; the better the bread, the stronger the staff. The brands we carry make the whitest, lightest bread. Next season, say the knowing ones, will bring about the lowering of many athletic records. College athletes are doing splendid work indoors. May Modify Thaatai* Ordinance. Washington, Jan. 21.—In the postal trial yesterday the government introduced further evidence to show the relations existing between Machen, the Groff brothers and the Lorenzes concerning the sale of letter box fasteners. Several (witnesses from Cleveland and Toledo connected with banking Institutions testified to deposits by the Lorenzes of cJjecks of D. B. Groff for large amounts and to certain debits made ugainst their Individual accounts. N. H. Bauiugnrtner, Machen's brotherin-law, secretary of the Deposit Trust company of Westminster, Md., also testified as to Machen's deposits with that company. Evidence Against Machen. Chicago, Jan. 21.—It U probable that the city council next Monday night will again consider and revise the new theater ordinance. A meeting between the theater managers and a special committee of the aldermen will be held later in the week, at Which the managers will announce what Js physically possible fdr them to accomplish in making their theaters aafe and at the same time reopen for*'the balance of the theatrical season. There ls-a general feeling among the aldermen that the essentials demanded of the theaters before they are allowed to open their doors is somewhat too stringent, and modifications may be made at the regular council meeting next Monday. Met. Trac. . M. K. & T. . Mo. Pacific . 111. Central . N. Y. Central O. & W. ... "Philadelphia Jack" O'Brien has fought bo mafiy battles during the last two yearo that physicians state he is in danger of dropping dead from heart disease. Senator Morgan also introduced a concurrent resolution directing the president .to enter into negotiations with the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica for the construction ol a cajuil via the Nicaragua route. Evans' Success, per bbl. Butterfly Flour, per bbl Surprise Flour, per bbl.. Seal Flour, per bbl $5.00 5.00 5.00 • • a • • • 5*00 What a Dollar Will Buy Colonel Pepper, by Director, 2:17, dam Emulation, 2-.21, by Onward, was destroyed -recently at Pittsburg, where he was owned, owing to an injured stifle. will All two baskets, at our store. You know little leakages In the kitchen runs away with a good deal of money. It is the little leakages which Make the big ri,ver.«f large expenditures. You don't know how many leaks you may cut off by buying your Y Norf. & West. Feed, per cwt 1.20 Penna. Gas . Mr. Patterson and Mr. Piatt sp'dce at length on the Panama canal question. Ml-. Patterson due la red that the president wus largely responsible for the revolt In Panama and announced his decided preference for the Nicaragua route. Oats, per bushel . 50 Reading Potatoes, per bushel Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, Delaware Co. Dairy, lb.. 25 • • ■ • • *85 So. Pacific ... So. Ry So. Ry., pf. .. Tenn. C. & I. . Texas Pacific . Union Pacific . Western1 Union Wabash, pf. .. Harvey Tobias, who raced Belle V., 2:22%, and Magnolia, 2:24%, and was in the money fourteeti flmes with them, will retain a public stable at Pana, 111., next season. GROCERIES at the right place. You will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that you are not paying a penny more than you ought to pay when you buy of us. Butter, fancy creamery Cheese, per lb Mr. Piatt took this pronouncement for Nicaragua as the text for his remarks. He said It explained the mystery of the otherwise unexplalnabie opposition on the part of the Democratic senators to the Panama treaty. Skinned Ham, per lb Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack.... Fire Damages Steol 'lant. M. H. Iteardon, Indianapolis, Ind., has sold tUe green three-year-old pacing Ally Alice Brooks, by Princeton. 2:10%. to George D. Sherman, Port Honrv V V BRENNAN and ROBERTS Cold Snaps, 3 lb package Shelby, O., Jan. 21. — The Unltea States Steel corporation sustained au Indefinite loss by fire late last night at the plant of the Shelby Steel Tube company. The fire started In one of the smaller stockrooms from a defective electric wire and spread to the larger stockrooms, completely destroying all of them. The product of the entire plant for the past six months was destroyed within an hour, consisting of 800,000 tons, making In all 25,- 000,000 feet of finished product and valued at $3,000,000. Aunt Jemima, 3 packages for Chicago Dangerous For Play Folk. Chicago, Jan. 21.—The bad luck of Chicago theatrical people was again in evidence at a fire in the Grand Palace hotel here when nearly 200 members of theatrical troupes were driven into the streets by flames. It was with difficulty that a panic was averted and the frightened men and women got from (lie structure iu safety. The fire originated on the second floor, supposedly from crossed electrical wires. The fire was extinguished quickly after the guests had been taken out. Almost all the guests are members of theatrical companies stranded in Chicago. 42 N. MAIN. Next to Eagle Hotel Nabob, per package,... OVER THE OCEAN. Maple Sugar, 2 lb for... Maple Syrup, 1 qt can PURE FOOD BILL PASSED. Maple Syrup, y2 gallon can Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can..'.... Fancy Table Syrup, 2/2 lb can.. .48 .85 .10 In Finland, for the first time, a woman has been appointed factory Inspector.S?or over 30 year Dr. RICHTER'S World-"Renown«d Stop and Look! Hepburn Measure Adopted by Vote of Honey, per cake...... The Belgian city 6f Liege, with a population of 150,000, maintains 10,000 drink sellers. Washington, Jftn. 21. — The house passed the Hepburn pure food bill on a rising vote of 201 to 68, its opponents being unable to secure a roll call mi the bill. The amendment inserting the word "willful" with reference to persons who sell adulterated or uifsbranded goods and which would have compelled the government to prove intent to violate the law by the venders was stricken out on a yea and nay vote. Several attempts were made to amend the bill, but no material changes were made. 20 to 68. Honey, per glass "Anchor" Pain Expeller During a recent locust plague In the Transcaucasus some truck loads of sacks of Hour standing on a siding wore devoured in about a quarter of an hour. Evans Bros. at oar show windows, then come in and examine the many good things we are offering at greatly reduced prices. The choice from one window is $1.00; the other $5.00. 46 South Main St., Pittston. Altoona, Pa., Jan. 21.—An eastbound freight traiii early this morning collided head on with a westbound freight at the Horseshoe curve, on the Pennsylvania railroad, and as a result two cab and eleven care were . Ttae wreckage at once took fire and burned fiercely. A hurry call was sent to this city, and a fire en gine of the city department went to the scene. Before they could get the fire under control ten cars of coal, coke and beef were destroyed. The trainmen all escaped injury. Destructive Freight Collision. The right of selling tickets for the ascent of the roof of the Milan cathedral was sold the other day for $5,000 a year. Until a few years ago the sum paid was only $2,000. has proven to be far Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,«e. ■■ Rheumatic ' PIttsbift-g, Jan. 21. — Five person# were seriously hurt and ten others badly bruised and shocked in a runaway car on the Swlssvale and Braddock division of the Pittsburg railway. The accident occurred by reason of icy tracks. After rnnnlng about thirty yards tke heavily loaded ear jumped the curve at Second avenue and plunged over a twenty foot embankment, turned completely over and lodged in a snowbank Just on the brink of a hill overhanging the Baltimore und Ohio railroad tracks. Many Hurt In Runaway Car. For BEDDINGS C|AWOr« I For FUNERALS ■ * Ferocious sharks, which have not been seen in the Baltic for more than a century, have again* appeared off the Danish and German coasts and give the fishermen much trouble. These sales are eagerly looked forward to by our many patrons. We cordially invite your inspection Just what you want in florid decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) The bill fixes the standards of foods and drugs as to their purity, strength and character and defines what shall be considered adulterations or misbranding of goods and drugs. It also prohibits Interstate comnjerce, Importation and exportation of such misbranded or adulterated articles. It Is proposed to enlarge the scope of the bureau of chemistry to Include the bureau of foods and Impose upon It the duty of performing all chemical work for the other executive departments. This bureau will be charged with the duty of inspecting food and (frug products-which belong to foreign commerce. The secretary of agriculture Is given authority to employ such chemists. Inspectors, clerks and laborers as may be necessary for the enforcement of the act. iaiiioub It...-...— — Only 250. and 50o. at. or through , F. M Rlchter & Co. L 215 Pearl Street, New York. Many complaints are made in France because of the inadequate number of postal, telegraph and telephone officials. There are only 77,000 in the wholp country, whereas England has 17C.OOO and Germany 223,170. J.B.CARPENTER. "ETiR IT. E«T» H. G. SHUPP, UL NOTICES. 36 West Market Street. Both 'Phones. WILKeaBUHme. Special A Mother's Terrible Crime. • LI New York, Jan. 21.—Fearful that hei husband, from whom she was separated, would take her two little girls from her, as be had already taken her only boy, Mrs. Frank Elian murdered them and killed herself in an apartment on the sixth floor of the model tenement at 419 East Sixty-fourth street. Mrs. Elian was twenty-eight years old, and the murdered children were aged seven and eight. The couple had recently separated as the result of several quarrels.Many buildings In Motherwell, Scotland, look like the leaning tower of Pisa. The little town is built over the site of a coal mine. Some houses have collapsed, business Is at a standstill, and the town will probably soon be deserted. New York, Jan. 21.—The body of John Smlthson, the founder of the Smithsonian institution at Washington, who died in Genoa, Italy, in 1829, arrited last night on the steamer Prinzees Irene. The body was accompanied by Professor Alexander Graham Bell of the Smithsonian institution and Mrs. Bell, who went to Italy for this purpose. The body will be taken to Washington on the United States dispatch boat Dolphin. 8mitH*on'« Ashes In Amsrioa. NOTICE. T inware Sale! Sealed proposals will be received by the City Cleric during the joiut session of councils Thursday, January aist. lixw, between the hours of ft and 8:15 p. m.. for the purchase of l.oou feet of flre hose, hose wagon for Niagara Engine Company, for repairs to the Eagle Hose Company engine- and coats and boots Jfor fire department. Bidders shall enclose with proposal to purchase l.ooo feet flre hose, one hundred dollars cash or oerttfled check; for repairs to the Eagle Hose Company Engine, one hundred dollars cash or certified check; Hose, Wagon tor Niagara Engine Company and coats and boots for flre department, twenty-flve dollars :ash or certified cheek, as a guarantee to exmute a contract within twenty days if awardid the same. In case the bidder to whom the contract (7\ruri/9s PRICES. COLLEGE AND SCHOOL. Chicago now pays her superintendent of schools $10,000 a year. This Week How to raise chickens will be tauglit at the University of Missouri. The curators have decided to offer a full course in poultry raising. An unusual course that Is to be of' fered at the University of Chicago is that of training young men and women to become practical servants. The course Is to extend through four years. Washington, Jan. 21.—Representative Rider of New York has introduced a bill In the house appropriating $2,000,- 000 for the purchase of the site effered by the Pennsylvania railroad in New York city for a city postofllce. ' The fost of the buildlug to be erected is fixed at ?5,000,000. For Naw York Postoffice. Best Patent Flour .$6.00 Best Family Flour 4.50 Chop and Meal 1.20 Corn and Or. Corn 1.20 Not Legal Investment. New York, Jau. 21.—According to Attorney. General Ounneen, the Philippine land purchase bonds are uot a legal investment for savings banks In this state. This question was submitted to F. D. ICllburn, state superintendent of banking, by the Bowery Savings bank. He asked the attorney general for an opinion. An "Antijug Law" Daoisian. AT Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 21.—In a decision rendered In the superior court here by Judge Bmtra It is held that what is known as'be "antijug law," passed by thi last legislature under a title which named four counties, really applies to every county in the state which has prohibitive liquor laws. "It prohibit* the shipping by liquor dealers In the state to prohibition territory. Land For an Italian Colony. Washington, Jan. 21. —Seven thousand acres of land situated in Washington couhty, Alabama, thirty-five miles from Mobile, on the main line of the Southern railroad, has been purchased for colonisation purposes. The tract will be subdivided into small farms and sold to Italian fanners. xii UOM iiiv i w nmwvi »mw hull have been awarded omits to execute ( ontiafct within twenty days from the date o iward. the «nekDsure acoompnnying his prox»al shall bo forfeited to the City of Pittston Proposal not accompanied by the required ieposit and not In accordance with the advertisement and ordinance will not be considered.The city reserves the right t/« rei«ct any or Ijl3t * J OHN1VFLANNERY. city Clerk. T7I8TATEOFJOSEPH H7HOUCK.~LATE OF We«t Pittston, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned. all persons tndented to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without dolay. to , 0. C. POSTEB, Pittston. Pa. Bran and Midds. 1.20 Hay, long and .out .86 Baie Straw .' 60 » MAGNET Itev. H. B. Frlssell, principal of the School For Negroes at Hampton, Va., says It requires C80,000 a year for the support of the school. There are 1.2&0 scholars living on the ground and between 8,000 nnd 4,000 coming directly tinder his care. Oldest Man In the World. 21 lbs. dr. Sugar $1.00 22 lbs. A. Sugar. 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugar 1.00 Cheese .14 Sweitzer Cheese 16 Brick Checso.;v -14 Skinned Hams. 12 Pure Lard.. 10 Dallas, Tex., Jn«l. 21.—Stephen Joyce, believed to be the oldest man in the world, has received an exemption certificate from poll tax payment by the tax collector of Maclennan county In Waco so that he may qnallfy as a voter. Sixty years is the exemption age under the new Texas law. Mr. Joyce made affidavit to being 148 years old. He was born In Louisiana jrrovlnce under the dominion of Spain In 1756. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. lee Gorge Threatens Life and Property. Logansport, lnd., Jan. 21.—Lives of 8,000 people are endaugered and property to the value of $800,000 is threatened as a result of an immense Ice gorge which is forming in the Wabash river above this city. Large Wash Boilers, made of best S. C. tin; the 65c grade this week Yale has property worth $0,809,000 on the books of the treasurer, and $1,040,000 of this Is In realty mortgages, $1,605,000 In railroad bonds, $043,000 In corporation bonds other than railroads, $285,000 in various stocks and $2,453,000 in real estate. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders of lie l'tttston Stove Co. will he held ot the office f tin- company nt 11 o'clock «. in.. Jan. 2«th, -Dr tho olcction of directors for the ensuing ear and for eueh other, htiRiness aa may roperly come before the meeting. ill JOHN H. ORCHARD, 8eo'y. 39c A Shake-up In Panama. Apples, per bu t -70 Potatoes, peT bu . .86 Qakms, per peck SO Best Butter, Del. Co 26 All kinds Tobaoco .38 Panama, Jan. 21.— A (light earthquake slioek of short duration was felt throughout the republic of Panaroe at about half past 0 yesterday morning. No damage has been re- French Diplomat Bound to a Traa. Lima, Peru, via Galvestou, Tex., Jan. 21.—Tbe secretary of the French legation, Falancier, was Belied by tramps while In the suburbs and bound to a tree. He remained there several Only two to a customer. Almost Unanimous For Now Capitol. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 21.—The house by a vote of 91 to 1 passed a bill appropriating $l,p00,000 for a new Stati capital building. Oysters la all styles.* v' that a rjmD of the Dut .10 i uiLra German Inventor Dead. in. 21.—Baron ntor of the Ma by i JAMES DUTTON. Secretary | I « |
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