Pittston Gazette

              For and x umrn rti Rain and warmer rain and colder; fresh to . winds, becoming westerly on Tuesday. V ALL THE h YEA! . 31H18J ANOTHER RUSSIAN DEFEAT REPORTED nese Infantry, the enemy's ap i warned ot i the ad- IF YOU KNEW * The Japan vanclng cay about and flC r* *•« AL1 The .Tapani lug pushed number of di entirely nnefl is be- For a Panama  COLON A VERT UNHEALTHY PLACE a. I MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS Price Muslins by the yard and you'll find old prices don't hold— higher—maybe more'(so after a while. Home sewing, then, is poor economy—counting your time and worry. Foolish to try and compete with the big mills that buy by the carload and make garments by the thousand. 50 doz. ladies' plain corset covers, square neck, all sizes, at. .10c 1 lot cambric corset covers, nicely trimmed with embroidery... 22o 1 lot mother hubbard muslin gowns, yoked trimmed with four rows of'Hamburg Insertion, at 39c 1 lot of ladies' cambric mother hubbard night gowns, V neck yoke, trimmed with Hamburg insertion and four tucks, at 50c 1 lot muslin drawers, nicely trimmed with ruffles of showy torchon lace, at 25c 1 lot ladies' neat muslin skirts, trimmed with tucks and full ruffle of lawn, with 2-inch hemstitched hem, at. v 49c 1 lot of children's muslin drawers, well made, all sizes, pair 12Jc 1 lot of children's muslin night gowns, nicely trimmed with lace, very special price, a garment.. 33o ave been arriving tbe landing of es has been equal- ut Chemulpo, troops at vnrlo . ly successful. Pingyang is1 now the center of operations In northwestern Korea. A large body of Japanese troops with many guns Is encamped there. They are faced by a huge force or Russians, estimated to be 30,000 to 40,000 In number, with fifty guns, who have crossed the Yalu river during the yast week and are now In touch with their advance body ut Anju. All of the foreign and Japanese houses have been requisitioned for the quartering of troops, the owners being paid 50 cents a day for officers and 29 cents a day to* soldiers. 'diors remain only until the ,wfcicli run at intervals of every ft' ifours, take them to Seoul, a short vistence away. ■ Three Ships Said to Have Been Sunk. " To Make the City Fit For Habitation a Tremendous, but Not Hopeless, Task. Camp* Along tha Canal Routa Wall Looated. Washington, Feb. 29.—Surgeon J. C. Perry of the public health and marine hospital service, who has been since last month at Colon making a special study for President Roosevelt of the sanitary conditions on the isthmus, has submitted an exhaustive preliminary report to Surgeon General Wyman. lie devotes the greater portion of his report to the city qf Colon, but also describes the conditions at Panama and along the proposed route of the isthmian canal. .His conclusions are, In the main, most hopeful. He describes the present condition of Colon as woefully Insanitary and unhealthy and says that its redemption will be an Immense task, but that It should be successful. The climate at the camps along the route of the canal he describes as far superior to that of Colon and Panama, and he says that, with proper sanitary regulations, the health of their occupants should remain good. Colon Is built on the Island of Manzonilla, In the bay of Limon, close to the mainland, and connected with It by the dam of the Panama railroad. The island Is leased from the government by the Panama Railroad company. "The unoccupied portion of the Island, by far the larger," Surgeon Perry says, "remains today a primitive swamp, covered with dense tropical vegetation and stagnant water, furnishing admirable breeding places for millions of mosquitoes. The swampy area is not confined to the island upon which Colon is situated, but extends back of the town on the mainland for a distance of fifteen miles, this swamp being from three to five miles wide. Malarial Fever Prevails. the good re&ults to be tained from the use of Stegmaier' Beer * ob- \ * DEFINITE NEWS S OF THE ARMIES Japanese Transports are Taking It's safe to say you would use no other. Americans From Korea, a* A* •s V Stegmaier's Beer is a delicious beverage that not only strengthens, tut builds up the entire system. Bottled and Pasteurized at the brewery. JAPANESE MARCH NORTH. Landing Above Chemulpo—Pingyang St. Petersburg, Feb. 29. -An unconfirmed rumor is current this evening that two Russian battleships and a tor. pedo boat havo been sunk at Port Arthur.Re-enforeemente. London, Feb. 20.—The Times' Chemulpo correspondent, via Weihaiwel by DeForeet wireless telegraphy, says that the Japanese disembarkations of the last few days Were confined to supplies for the transport corps and to 4,500 ponies. The total number of troops landed Is 20,000,' including the Telfth division and a portion of the Second division. The guards have not yet arrived. The artillery consists of six batteries belonging to the Twelfth division. Another disembarkation, believed to be on a smaller scale, is occurring immediately south of Haiju, whence the troops will advance parallel to the Peking road, joining those in the neighborhood of Hwanja, thus effecting a guhi of five days on the march. Stegmaier Brewing Co Chefoo, Feb. 29.—Definite news regarding the operations of Russia and Japan are now coming in and for the first time it is possible to get a good line on the positions of the opposing armies. The primary Russian base for the invasion of Korea is at Liao-Yang- Chan, on the Mlanchurian road, which De connected by the only good road in the country with KJnlien-Cheng, where a secondary base is fixed. Despite reports to the contrary, it now appears that there are but 1,000 men at Wiju, while small outposts have been placed at Senchon, Chengju and Anju, In northern Korea. The Japanese are advancing toward the north, along the Hai-ju-hjang,ju road from Seoul, and toward Ping-Yang, which at present is occupied by outposts only. London, Feb. 29—M. Cambon, French ambassador, and Count Benckendorff, ambassador from Russia, again Interviewed Lord1 Lansdowne, the British foreign minister, this afternoon. Paris, Feb. 29.—It is reported from St. Petersburg that the Japanese have advanced as far as Gunsan-Chang-Yon, which is about 50 miles south of Ping- Yang, and have been held there owing to difflteulties in communication. The Japs have not been able to land any more than 60,000 or 70,090 men, says the report, and th6 Russians are wondering, in view of this small number, whether thti Japs hftve modified their plans regarding the land attack near Ping-Yang. Bottling Department. Thones—Old, 422-2 New,1)7 7 WILKESBARRE, PA. EMPRESS ALEXANDRA ALIX OF RUSSIA. The empress of Russia, who was Princess Alexandra Alix of Hesse, is very fond of outdoor sports, particularly horseback riding, and now and then she reviews Russian troops dressed in a very becoming semi-uniform. She has four little daughters. PEOPLESSTORE, 16 South Main St., Pittston. Rrennan and Bread is The Staff of Life CUBAN ELECTIONS. FIGHTING IN THE PHILIPPINES. American Troops Wipe Out a Trouble- A Quiet Polling In the Island For Congressional Delegates. Havana, Feb. 29.—According to reports from the first congressional elections in the island urtdcr Cuban auspices, the Republicans elected all of their congressmen in the larger cities and provincial councilors in Santa Clara province, a majority of those in Matanzas province, while in Pinar del Rio they wore divided. The Liberal Nationalists won practically everything in Havana and Santiago provinces, while the Moderate Liberals prevailed In Puerto Principe. In Santiago the main contest was between the Moderate Liberals and the Radicals. A some Remnant of Moras. Roberts' — PRICE LIST — It is supposed, snys the correspondent, that 8,000 troops, with a few guns, are now advancing beyond Seoul toward Pingyaug, where 150 Japanese have arrived. Washington, Feb. 29.—The War Department received a cablegram this morning from Major General Wfade, commanding the Division of the Philippines, reporting an. engagement at Jolo on the 14th inst. Major Hugh L. Scott, with the third squadron of the Fourteenth cavalry, and the 18th battery of field artillery, went against a remnant of Hassan's Moros, who have been giving trouble since the action last November. All were killed or captured, except Hassan, who was located. Second Lieutenant E. R. West was seriously wounded; Hurlburt, Hlnderer, White, Callaway, Cox and Haalfan, slightly wounded. 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. "The most common and fatal disease in Colon is malarial fever, especially the pernicious forms. This disease exists throughout the year, but is more prevalent and severe during the rainy season. All types of malarial faver are more frequent In Colon than Panama , and the pernicious forms more prevalent. Best patent flour $5 75 Best dairy butter 25c Full cream cheese ......... 14c 21 lbs Sugar 1 00 Finnan Haddie per lb 10c Bloaters per dozen 25c Ciscoesperlb 5c 3 can choice Tomatoes 25c 3 cans choice Peas 25c Peanut Butter 10c Bacon per lb lOo California Hams per lb 10c Skinned Hams per lb 13c The advance of the Russian patrols is steadily marked by the interruption of the telegraphs, which were broken at Anju on Feb. 21. There is no trustworthy Information concerning the Russian movements. The Koreans estimate that up to Feb. 21 3,000 Russians crossed the frontier, 1,000 being at Wiju, 1,000 at Cbasun and the remainder scattered in small parties. The approach of warmer wet ther. and the "gradual' breaking up of the ronds, continues the correspondent, is reported to make marching laborious north of Seoul. This circumstance, together with the fact that Chenapho will open in a fortnight, doubtless explains the lull in the process of disembarkation. It is believed the Japanese will not commit themselves to a definite plan of campaign which would entall marching through Korea without first endeavoring to gain possession of the Liaotung peninsula. Evans' Success, per bbl $5.75 Butterfly Flour, per bbl 5.75 Surprise Flour, per bbl 5.75 Seal Flour, per bbl 5.75 Feed 1.25 35 Potatoes 1.00 Sugar, 21 lbs for 1.00 Butter, fancy creamery 25 Cheese, per lb .14 Skinned Ham, per lb. 12 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb sack 75 Cold Snaps, 3 lb package .12 Aunt Jemima, 3 package* for... e .25 Nabob, per package 10 Maple Sugar, 2 lb ftDr .25 Maple Syrup, 1 qt can .25 Maple Syrup, /2 gallon can 48 Maple Syrup, 1 gallon can 85 Fancy Table Syrup, 2/z lb can.. .10 Honey, per cake* .16 Honey, per glass 10 "The question now naturally nrises, Can Colon be made a healthy town? I think this can be answered in the affirmative—that is, a healthy tropical city. The task Is a large one and is an engineering problem. Briefly mentioned, it means filling in the entire island on which the town Is built, the installation of a good supply of water (I have been told this can be secured from Santa Keta, eleven miles distant) and sewerage system, the destruction of the greater number of the buildings now occupied by the negro population and the construction of new houses on sanitary principles and the enforcement of sanitary regulations." As to Panama Surgeon Perry says: "The improvement of Panama and making it a healthy tropical city requires the installation of a good water supply and modern sewerage system, thereby removing breeding places for mosquitoes, etc. A good supply of water can be obtained from the Juan Diaz river, twelve miles distant "A number of excellent sites exist for camps in the hills, and the canal company has located most of.its camps in such localities. While the Liberal Sjpiesenfntlon In the lower house of congress appears to have been increased by several seats, the small Republican majority In the senate will prevent any radical change of policies. f Predictions of disturbances at certain points caused some apprehension, but so far as reported nothing unusual occurred.JOINT CONFERENCE RECONVENES Miners and Operators Trying to Get Together at Indianapolis. 42 N. Main St. NEXT TO EAGLE HOTEL. Tien Tsin, Fob. 29.—The Courier learns that the Japanese cruisers Asama and Tokena and the battleship Yashima were damaged in the last engagement at Port Arthur and are being towed to Nagasaki, Japan, for repairs. Moscow, Feb. 29.—In accordance with a message from the Czar, a large meeting at which the leading marshals, members of the nobility and government officials were present was held here yesterday for the purpose of discussing methods of assistance for the Russian soldiers who may be wounded in the far east. At the close of the meeting, the assembly dispatched a telegram to the Czar, expressing loyalty to him and the throne. He replied, recognizing with heartfelt gratitude th£ message. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 29.—The miners and operators, ready for the final struggle with the wage question, met in Tomlinson hall this morning. Almost 800 men were present, about half miners and half operators. Vice President Lewis, of the United Mine Workers, said every effort will be made by the miners to avert a strike. J. C. Kolsem, an Indiana operator, said the operators felt just as they did when the meeting adjourned almost a month ago without reaching any conclusion. Cienfuegos, which was the scene of disturbances during the campaign, was no exception to this freedom from disorder. Rural guards had been placed there with a view to their quick availability should they be needed, but they were found to be unnecessary. The ballots were printed on the American plan, and the government officials are gratified as allowing the competency of the Cubans to carry out such nn election. The correspondent of the Standard at Tientsin, uqder date of Feb. 20, in a dispatch speaks of the Japanese flanking movement on Kirin as promising to be the most effective blow yet delivered.OUR ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE! Evans Bros. This Is probably only a re-echo of the reported landing of the Japanese at Possiet bay, which has not yet been given any authentic confirmation. The Daily Mail's Newchwang correspondent says that the Ketvlznn is fast across the middle entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur and that there is only room for vessels to pass between her stern and the eastern side at high water. President Harper Has Appendicitis. Chicago, Feb. 29.—President Harper, of the University of Chicago, will be operated on some time today or tomorrow for appendicitis. He was resting quietly this morning, with the exception of extreme nervousness. The day was particularly quiet in Havana, and the vote was rather light In the majority of the hundred polling places. is still in force and will continue until further notice. Our entire stock is offered at greatly reduced prices. 46 South Main St., Pitts ton. "The climate where Its camps are located Is far superior to that of Colon or Panama, and with proper sanitary regulations by which they are maintained as sanitary units the health of the occupants should be good." Kansas City Pionaar Dead. For WEDDINGS FIawap# V ForFUNEBALS i St. Petersburg, Feb. 29.—The newspaper Svlet, in a lengthy article, expresses the belief that China is the secret ally of Japan. The paper says: "Like England and America, China will do everything possible to injure Russia and must be expected eventually to throw off the mask and become an open enemy. To ward off a sudden attack by that enemy, the Russian authorities in the far east have already taken precautions." Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 29.—John W. Merrill, a pioneer Kansas City lumberman, is dead at his winter home al Tropic, Flo., of hemorrhage of the stomach, aged seventy-seven years. Mr.' Merrill was born at Trumbull, O. In 1845 he was managing editor of the Mahoning Index at Canfleld, O. In 1847 he moved to what is now Kenosha, Wis., and engaged in the transportation the great lakes. Ha moved to Kansas City Just otter the close of the civil war. Now is the time to buy the wedding gifts you anticipate giving in the near future. Fire In Livingston, Mont Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason* able price. (new phone) l-B-CARPEITER. hetir IT. UITU IOIO Livingston, Mont., Feb. 29.—A serious Are is raging here this afternoon and it is feared that the business section will be wiped out. No further news, the correspondent says, has been received regarding the Plngyang skirmish. No 8leep For Tan Years. H. G. SHUPP, The Daily Telegraph's Shanghai correspondent expresses the belief that the Russian report of the hanging of three Japanese officers in connection with the Sungari incident is af fiction. The correspondent gives a report that the Japanese have destroyed a large Russian store of provisions and forage at Kinchow, thirty miles from Port Arthur.Trenton, N. J., Feb. 20.—Albert Herpin, born in France in 1802 and for fifteen years a hostler In the employ of Freeholder Walter Phares of this city, declares that he lias not slept a wihk during the past ten years. Notwithstanding this he is in perfect health and does not seem to suffer any discomfort from his remarkable condition. He goes" to bed regularly, but says he never closes his eydl or at least never for an instnnt loses consciousness of all going on about him. Campbell, Rozelie & 36 West Market St, Wilkesbarre. The Last Call London, Feb. 29.—It is reported from St. Petersburg that a dispatch was received there from Port Arthur, reporting that General Stoessel, commanding, had issued an order directing the attention of troops and inhabitants to the fact that the. Japanese intend to land at Port Arthur and seize the fort-, ress. The general declares he will never give an order to surrender. He calls on everybody to fight to the death, as no one can save himself without fighting.Established 1883. Both 'Phones. Mob Chases Elijah III. Webster PRICE UST: on Winter Goods. Prices that will take what is left over with a rush. You' have yet a Jong time to wear them. We want the space they ocoupy for Spring stock. Bead this list: Melbourne, Feb. 29.—John Alexandei Dowie's afternoon meeting in the Exhibition building was broken up by th« crowd -shouting and singing comic songs. He was obliged tcD abandon the evening meeting and was himself chased around the city by the roughet element, the mob yelling challenges to him to justify himself as n prophet. Public antagonism is so strong that Dowie has been refused rooms at a fashionable hotel. According to Seoul reports, the decision of the Koreans to join the Japanese in the field is due to the killing of some Koreans in north Korea by Russians, who justify the attack upon the Koreans by the fact that Korea has concluded a treaty with Japan. The Russian squadron In the Red sea continues to stop aud examine British steamers. Patent Flour $5.75 25 lb. Buckwheat Flour 75 Corn and Meal 1.25 Bran and Middlings 1.25 21 Ib8. Sugar 1.00 3 cans Tomatoes . .25 3 cans Peas 25 3 cans Wax Beans .... .25 3 cans Pumpkin 25 4 dozen Sweet Pickles 25 Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 lbs 25 3 cans Up-to-Date Milk .25 (T^ruri/'s PRICES. Fire Drives Out Congressmen. Washington. Feb. 20.—The Elsmere hotel, at 1406-1408 H stpeet, northwest, has been damaged to the extent of $10,- 000 by Are. The whole Interior was ruined or damaged by water and smoke. Several congressmen. Including Messrs. Klutz, Pou, Steenerson aud Small, were among the guests at the house, and these, with the other occupants, were obliged to find shelter elsewhere until repairs are made. Men's heavy fleece lined Shirts and Drawers, sizes 32 and 34, the 50c kind, now 25c Children's Tam 'o Shanters, were 25c, now yours for 5c Liverpool, Feb. 29.—A private telegram received this afternoon reports that the Russians have captured the British colier Oriel, bound for the far east, in the Red Sea. A Skirmish at Pingyang. New White House Stables Needed. Bes'. Patent Flour $5.75 Best Family Flour 5.25 Chop and Meal 1.25 Corn and Cracked Corn 1.25 Bran and Middling* 1.25 Oats, per bushel 55 Potatoes, pef bushel 1.00 Apples, per bushel .75 21 lbs. Granulated 8ugar 1.00 22 lbs. A Sugar 1.00 23 lbs. Br. Sugar 1.00 Seoul, Feb. 29.—Details of a skirmish at Pingyang show that tifty Russian cavalrymen approached the'north gate of the Japanese camp and flred at a thousand meters. A sharp fusillade took place, and the Russians retired. All foreigners are safe. The fight took place on the morning of the 28th. The emperor has contributed 100,000 yen und the crown prince 50,000 yen to the Japanese relief fund. Washington, Feb. 29.—Because President Roosevelt's valuable horses aw being ruined by the damp and unhealthy White House stables Secretary Taft of the war department asked foi nn appropriation of $90,000 instead ol $00,000, a former estimate, for. new buildings. The president, who owns alibis horses, has tried to get along with the old stable, which was built In Pres ident Grant's time. Boys' 89c Sweaters, yonrs now for 25c Children's $1.50 Coats red. to 75o 1 lot stock and Bishop Collars, chiffon and silk, worth 25c and 506, your choice 10c Washington, Feb. 29.—Minister Allf*. at Seoul, cabled the State Department today that, in pursuance of arrangements he has made with the Japanese minister, retunyng Jlapstnestf transports will bring Americans from Ping Yang. The Americans in Seoul and vicinity have already been sent to the Philippines. Allan says that Russian scouts, on reaching Ping Yang yesterday at noon, were pursued by Japanese. Limburger Cheese 16 Crackers, per lb. .10 Cleveland, O., Feb. 29.—At the first Democratic convention in the United States to name delegates to the St. Louis convention, held at Warren, O., W. R. Hearst of New York secured the two delegates, besides getting a strong indorsement as the candidate for the presidency. Hearst Gets First Delegates. WE GIVE 1 lot Fur Collarettes, worth $4.50 and $5.00; your choice $1.00 Boys' Domet Flannel Shirts, reduced to 19o D STAR DING STAMPS. Keg Herring  Keg Miilchret  Ciscoes, per lb  .65 .75 .05 (Continued on page 2.) Lord Hope Marries Again. Poker Was Once "Scharwenmel." Kit Ciacoea 64 No. 1 Mackerel 1£ Klta No. 1 Mackerel 1.20 Codfiah 10 | Bloaters .25 London, Feb. 29.—Lord Francis Hope, the divorced husband of May Yohe, who la at present the wife of Putnam Bradley Strong, was on Saturday married to Olive, daughter of the late George Thompson, a Melbourne banker. Germans claim that poker is an old German' game, which for more than 100 years has been played and is still being played In some districts of Westphalia. Emigrants-took It to the United States, and there its name of "Bcharwenrel" was changed into "poker."—London Express. Ladies' Percale Wrappers, are worth $1.25; yours now for 75c 69c Wash Boilers, yours at 39o FIRST CLASH ON LAND. Coal Mine Fire Controlled. ■ In Ilo-Ind In the G Russian Cavalry and Japanese Infantry Meet In Korea. Chemulpo, Feb. 29.—The first land engagement between the Russians and the Japanese has occurred about a mile north of Pingyang. A squadron of Cossacks coming from the direction of Anju, about thirty miles Madlsonvllle, ICy., Feb. 29.—The management of the Monarch coal mines, which have been burning under this city for several days, incurring great damage, states that the fire is under control and that no further damage is expected, f |.J'* • ;•. Finnan Haddle 10 3 can* Tomatoes 25 Per dozen 90 'ride of Pittston Tomatoes, can.. .10 Per ;. 1.10 cane EarJy June Peas ' Ladies' heavy fleeoe lined Underwear, made by Alpine Mills, worth 75c; yours now for 25o Large assortment of Lace, five and six inch wide, only, a yd. ..5o Pyrographlc Outfits for Burnt Wood. Water colors and academy boards and canvas, at Pursell's. Another Interpretation. Miss Budd—Didn't I overhear Mr. Phalter remark to you that I was "a pretty young lady?". Miss Chellus— Yes, and you really are pretty young, you know, but you'll outgrow that, of coarse.—Philadelphia Press. British India Fightar Dead. London, Feb. 29.—General Sir Arthm Power Palmer, formerly commander Id chief of the army In India, Is dead. H' wag born la 1840. he ( Hunk. i. at of J- Hal look's Meat Market of all kinds and a line of including fresh faggots. '■ \ T , , V ' ' •» »!•. Ji. 871