Pittston Gazette

              fliffetot JjSlfc&a'ljetfo .THE HOME PAPER. * WEATHER INDICATIONS. Forecast Until 8 p. m. Tomorrow, for Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy tonight; Saturday fair and warmer; variable winds, becoming southerly and fresh. For. the People of Pittiton and Vicinity. ALU THE HOME NEWS. 54th YEAR. I YVKKKLY BSTABLTSIIHn 1850. I DAII..Y KST. FT THEO. HABT 1882. PI TTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1904. TWO CKNTH A f!OPY. I Q DAf1!?^ F011T V CKNTH A MONTH. I O rAuiliO. ANOTHER BATTLE REPORTED TODAY AMERICAN WINS GOLF TROPHY. ILLINOIS 30RMAN AND GUFFEY MEET. SIX KILLED IN A WRECK m-m- m- D• jm jw j WWW J W.WWWWWWJ WW W WW J rirjry]^ ! DOES { 9 any member of your family * Z need a nurishing beverage? t I If so, J fStegmaier's i People's Store An Unusual Conference In New York Starts Anti- Travis Takes it From British Soil for DEADLOCK Parker Rumor*. the First Time, New York, June 8.—Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland, Colonel James M. Guffey of Pennsylvania and J. Sergeant Cram, representing diaries F. Murphy, have been in conference at the Holland House. Sandwich, Eng., June 3.—Walter Travis, the American champion today won the final round in the amateur golf contest here from his' opponent, Ulackweil, thus taking the trophy from British soil for the first time in its history. Travis won by a score of four up and three to play. Opportunity. Supposed to be In Progress All Efforts to Break It Prove Unavailing. A Dozen Injured In Collision on Electric Road. at Port Arthur. All sorts of rumors'dlsturbing to the Parker campaign lOanagersMU-e in circulation on account of the suspicion that Murphy is in league with Gorman and Uuffey to si(f*track Parker and unite either on Gorman or some man acceptable to the three conferees. Owing to the miserable weather and backward season New York manufacturers and mporters were compelled to sustain greajPTXifees on their stocks. We saw our chance and quickly took advantage of their distress. We are therefore prepared to cut prices la all staple and fancy Dry Goods this season of the year. 2 different dispatches A BOOM FOR LOWDEN. CARS CRASH AT HIGH SPEED Missing Seaman's Body Found. Jersey City, N. J.. June 3.—The body of John Hanahan, mate of the burned barge Allen C. Churchill was found this morning at the foot of 130th street. North river. He was probably 'rowncd while trying to escape from Reports Also Come of the Landing of Adoption of Resolution Releasing Dele, gates Fro\n Instructions Followed by Exciting Scenes In Which Police Prevent a Free Fight. After the conference Senator Gorman went to the Waldorf-Astoria, where ex-Senator Edward Murphy of Troy is staying, to Call on Mr. Murphy. Terrible Accident on Lake 8hor» Elec* trie Railway Near Norwalk, O.—Occurred Without a Jtltown Cauie—An Investigation to Be Made. Porter Great Bodies of Japanese Troops Ladles' and Children's Fancy Gauze, Vests 4c. Which will Act as Reinforcement' J* for the Port Arthur Army. »■ V London, June 3.—The St jFK correspondent of the News •;ays a dispatch I' ytt' • received there from Li' Stating that there are pcrsis\ rumors that another great battle Is proceeding near Port Arthur. Continuous cannonading has been heard from the south. ,Ctc burning vessel Springfield, 111., June 8.—A desperate effort on the part of the leaders to break the deadlock in the Hepubiiean state convention yesterday failed. Ex-Lieutenant Governor William F. Sheehan, one of the main supporters of the Parker boom, called at the Holland House to see Colonel (Juffey later and was with the colonel lor uu hour. When he went away he looked disturbed and would not talk with reporters.Norwalk, O., June 3.—In the most terrible accident In the history of the Lake Shore Electric railway six persons were killed and a dozen or more others badly hurt last night as the result of a collision between an eastbound fast electric passenger car and a westbound "package freight" car at Wells Corners, a few miles east of this city. Ladles' Gingham Sunbonnets, all colors and shapes; a large stock to choose from, each 15c. THINGS THEATRICAL, "The English drama," M. Filon, the Paris critic, declares, "lacks material and originality and is dying of inanition."The attempt to bring ubuut the break was spectacular. Ex-Congressman Walter Reeves, chairman of the committee on resolutions, and Chairman Cannon engineered the plan, which was made possible by the action of the committee on resolutions in reporting back the resolution offered yesterday, to the effect tliut the delegates be released from instructions. When the report recommending thut the resolution be adopted was presented Mr. Reeves called upon the candidates, one by one, to come before the convention and express their opinions regarding it. Each declared In favor of the resolution. is THE Beverage One case summer corsets, all sizes, a pair 22c. Children's ready made duck skirts, each 59c. It is a PURE product of Malt and Hops, rich in flavor and sustaining qualities. Ask your physician about our Porter. There is talk in Chicago of rebuilding the Iroquois theater as a vaudeville house. The seating capacity is to be cut to 1,400. When Senator Gorman was seen by a reporter at the Waldorf-Astoria he said in answer to Inquiries: Ladles' Seersucker underskirts, well made, each 45c. 25c Ladles' black lace hose for 15c Tokio, .1 uno 3.—A report roaches here today of an engagement between Russians and Japanese at Luchia-tun, about 50 miles north of Port Arthur, on Monday. The Japanese encountered a force of Russians outside Lu- Ohoatun, between that place and Pulantun, and a stubborn fight followed, which lasted two hours. The Russians were Anally driven northward. The Japanese lost 2G killed and 37 wounded."Oh, I have retired from politics." The accident occurred at a point quite distant from any immediate means of communication,, and assistance was sent from Norwalk, where every physician and nurse In the city was called into service und hurried to the place of accident on a special car. a pair. One of Senator Gorman's friends is reported to have said: Ladies' muslin skirts with cambric flounce 50c. Charles E. Evans, always fondly remembered as "Oid IIoss" Hoey's partner in "A Parlor Match," has at last accepted a proposition to enter the vaudeville profession. Delivered promptly. Price: Halt' pints, 30c per doz. pints, 50c per dozen. "Senator Gorman Is here on political errands. Ho la staying at the Holland. So is Colonel Gulfuy, the Democratic boss of Pennsylvania. Their interests are mutual. They are against Parker. If they were supporting the I'arker boom their respective state delegations to the St. Louis convention would have been Instructed for Parker. As a matter of fact they were not instructed for any one. Senator Gorman is a candidate for the nomination, but it is doubtful If he gets it. Things are going to change, If they change at all, very fast in the next ten days. Senator Gorman and Colonel Guflfey are here to make them change their ivay. They And that It is anybody's iflFe at St. Louis up to date." Ladies' black mercerized underskirts, full size, each GOc. Children's $1.00 trimmed hats duced to 59c each. When the injured had been attended to they were placed on a car and brought to this city, where they now are at the St. Charles Hotel, the third floor of which has been turned into a hospital. Theatrical managers would have turned green with envy had they gone to Lyric hall. New York, recently when, for the first time In thi i country, a play was given In the original Gaelic. Stegmaier Brewing Co Hammocks in all the newest styles, a line variety to select from, prices from 98c up. Chairman Cannon then demanded the attention of the convention and eloquently pleaded with the delegates to break -the deadlock. He declared that the delegates must compromise and called attention to the fact that the convention by its inaction was injuring the Republican party not only in Illinois, but in the entire nation. PITTST0N, PENN'A. PEOPLES STORE Always the Cheapest Chefoo, June 3.—The Japanese have landed another body of The season of benefit concerts find commencement recitals lias arrived. For the next month there will be hundreds of jio""*? people who will try to prove that their stage ambition is not misplaced. Death Wai Instantaneous. NEW TIIONE 54.12 Tsingtuitse, about 20 miles southeast of Takushan. A junk that has arrived l'rom there states that 70 warships and transports have dischorged troops there. Word was received today that the troops which will act as reinforcements for the army attacking Port Arthur have been landed northeast of Talienwau. Their number is not troops All those who were killed were In the smoking compartment of the passenger car, and death came Instantly, the bodies showing no sign of life When the rescuers went to work after they had recovered from the first shock of the accident. WVW www The store that keeps tha Dry Gooda Prices Down. Groceries at Lowest Prices The l'lttsburg Symphony orchestra is maintained by the Art club, backed by an association of sixty-nine guarantors. Each of them has just been called on to pay an assessment of $4-18.10 to meet the deficit of the season. "Let's adopt this resolution," he said, "and then nominate a ticket, and let's do it today." The Injuries of several of those hurt are so serious that they may result fatally.There was not a vote against the resolution, but when the roll was called on the shtfy-sevCinth ballot there was no substantial change from the ballots of the previous day. D Cord Meyer, Democratic state chairman, says that the action of the (Jeorgia convention in Instructing for Parker Just about dlueljt's the nomination for the Judgo; known Just why tho accident occurred is not known. granulated sugar— 20 Pounds for $1.00 Berlin, June 3.—A dispatch to the Magdeburger Zeitung from St. Petersburg says that the condition of Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, who was attacked a few days ago by Prince Dplgorouki is serious. The prince, adds the dispatch, dealt three blows on the Russian foreign minister's head with a stick having a steel knob on the end. The Czar is not content to let the incident drop and is considering the appointment of a commission to look in- FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Superintendent Strelau of the Fremont division of the road arrived shortly after the accident and will make a thorough investigation. BEST DELAWARE CO. BUTTER— Per Pound 23o New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co., stock brokers, Miners' Bank building. When the convention reconvened for the afternoon session the long expected break from Yates to Lowden came, and Lowden got the vote of Speaker Cannon's district as well as the votes of several other counties,.and some scattering delegates. For several ballots his vote increased until he reached a vote of ti31Vi. Then the tide turned, and on the closing ballot, the seventyeighth, his vote had dropped to K12V6- It requires 752 to nominate. Yates Man Vote For Lowden, "While Parker had not yet enough Instructed delegates to nominate htm, the sentiment for Parker Is overwhelming. and he will be nominated on the first ballot," said Mr. Meyer. FULL CREAM CHEESE— The cars were the largest type of suburban electric curs, and they were smashed to pieces, the freight cur heing broken in two. Both cars were running at high speed and met in collision at full speed, there being no time to slacken speed. Per Pound 110 New York, June 3, High. Low. 1904 FRESH VEGETABLES ALWAY8 IN Am Sugar .. Am Car & F BANK LOSES BY TELLER STOCK. 10% 10% Am Loco .. . Anial Copper Atchison com B. R. T. .. . B. & O. .. . It) 10% (;:D% 47 1S% 4» 08% 40% Trusted Employee of New Haven GIVE YOUR FAMILY TWO LB CAN BIG DRIVE BAKING POWDER—None Better, 20c House an Embezzler. good, pure Groceries; tlie tasteful, health producing kind, such as we sell. Remember, too, that "variety is the spice of life," and it will pay you to deal at a store that carries a large and varied stock, llight there we fill the bill again. Our goods are reliable and our prices right. to the matter New Haven, Conn. June 3.—A loss of from $30,0(10 to lftD 1,000 through the embezzlement of Its fruds by a trusted employee, Douglas M. Smith, is admitted by the olllcors of the National Tradesmen's bank of this city. Smith, who was paying and receiving teller of the bank, has acknowledged voluntarily that he lias embezzled about $30,- 000, and the greater part of it, If not all, within the past eight or nine months. The bank is not crippled by the loss. Silver Quarter*. CORN STARCH— London, June 3.—A dispatch from St. Petersburg states that 15,000 Japanese troops are reported to have landed at Taku Shan, where 20 78% 11714 H714 77% On an American twenty-five cent piece there are 13 stars, 13 letters in the scroll held in tho eagle's beak, 18 feathers in each of the eagle's wings, 13 tail feathers, 13 parallel lines in the shield, 13 horizontal bars, 13 arrowbeads and 13 letters In the words "quarter dollar." Per Package.. 6e Can Pacific Ches & Ohio Yates' lowest voto during the tiny was ;tU2, nnd his closing voto was 405. There was uo material change In the vote of the other candidates. GINGER 8NAP3— 20% 49 29% 49 29 4 pounds for 25o transports liad just finished unloading troops and stores. Col Southern C. F. I. .. Kric .. .. L. & N. .. SEE OUR SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOW SCREENS. BEST IN THE CITY TO KEEP OUT THE FLIE8. PRICES THE .LOWEST FOR .THE SAME QUALITY. 29'4 23% 23 D4 23% Much excitement prevailed during the afternoon session. Lowdon abouters started several demonstrations In efforts to stampede the convention, and they made a great din. When Lowden began to fall back the Yates people began a demonstration and let down from the girders a great banner bearing the words "Hold the Fort." LANDING MORE TROOPS. 106% 107 144 110 33% 89% Manhattan BRENNAN & ROBERTS, Large Force of Japaneso Ashore at Met St Ry M. K. & T 110 D4 33% 109% Tsingtuilse, 42 North Main St. Noxt to Eagle Hotel SHOES Chefu, June it.—The Japanese have landed another lot of troops at Tsingtuilse, about twenty miles southeast of Takushan. A Chinese Junk arriving from there savs that seventy warships and transports have discharged troops there. One thousand soldiers have been garrisoned ashore. Mo Pacific . N. Y. Central Norf & West 114% 89% 89% 114% Anticipating that ail examination of ttie hank's accounts on Tuesday would show his defalcation, Smith did not come to the bank, but instead sent a friend with a note saying that he would be short about Ckhi in his accounts; that he haiLno funds to place at the disposal of the bank's directors and that he was "willing to begin to serve whatever sentence may be lin.- posed upon hhu." lie says he lost the money "speculating In a bucket shop." 54 139% St. Paul Ont & West 139% Chairman Cannon ordered It taken down, and a dozen ready hands, led by Sheriff Hen Itrainerd, tore It from its fastenings and threw the wreckage among the Morgan county delegation of Yates men. A free for all fight was prevented only by the Interference of the police. The banner, after it hud been rescued by the Yates men, was hung up In the rear of the platform. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT 18 AN IDEAL PLACE. WE CAN FIT MOSTLY ANYONE WITH THE LATEST STYLES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. j  22% 113% 44% 20% 45% 22% (f^rury's prices. Pennsylvania .. Heading .. Hock Island .. So Pacific .. . So Rwy com T. C. & 1 .. . Texas Pacific .. Union Pacific . TT. S. Rubber IT. S. Leather . TT. S. Steel .. . IT. S. Steel pref Wabash .. 113% 41% 20% 45% 113% 44% 20% 45% 19% "U-Eata Bis-Kit,rD! - Re-enforcements for the Japanese army which Is attacking Port 'Arthur have been landed northeast of Talienwun. Their number Is unknown. 19% 33% 19% Evans Bros. 33% 33% when you're hungry for the best biscuit made. % Gold Coin Flour .. Butterfly Flour.... $5.75 20% 83 20% 82% 20% 83 10% 0% 9% Ills method is mild to have been to appropriate large deposits and cover the theft on the books by false entries. Kuropatkin's Report, . 16% 6% 9% 16% "AER/TITE" Cream Sponge Flour  Sunlight Flour  Family Flour  Hay (long) No. 2  Hay (long) No. 1  Cut Hay  20 lb. Granulated Sugar .. 21 lbs. A Sugar .  22 lbs. Br. Sugar  Fresli Butter  Pure Lard  Plain Hams  Skirined Hams  3 cans Tomatoes  3 cans Early June Peas. York State Corn  3 lbs. Cream Crackers... 3 lbs. Snaps  Pull line Garden and Field Seeds. .... 5.75 .... 5.75 .... 5.75 4G South Main St., Pittston. St. Petersburg, June 3.—The following telegram from General Kuropatkln to the emperor, dated June 1, has-been received: "Quiet prevails in the direction of Fengwangcheng. The town of Salmats'/.a, which was evacuated by the Japanese May 31, lias been reocctipied by our troops. Our patrols. May 31, had a skirmish in Laolin pass, ten miles south of Hiuyen, with a Japanese detndrfnent composed of two companies of infantry and half a.squadron of cavalry. We had one Cossack wounded. There is no change in the situation at Newcliwang or Kaiochou." 0% Wyoming For Hearst. moisture-proof package. »% 52% Cheyenne, Wyo., June 3.—The Wyoming Democratic state convention selected delegates to the national convention and instructed them to vote for William R. Hearst as a candidate for the presidency. The resolutions were adopted unanimously, and Mr. Hearst's name was cheered to the echo whenever mentioned. The resolutions adopted Indorse the Democratic national platform of 1000, condemn trusts, condemn the Republican administration for "its failure to enforce the antitrust laws" and cfcnsure the Republican majority in congress for not passing an antishoddy 1#1. Attorneys for the National Tradesmen's bank have brought suit analyst Yeomans & Dili, stockbrokers, -who, it is alleged, were in collusion with Smith In many transactions conducted In their office. It is claimed that the firm of stockbrokers has a large amount of hypothecated property k'vtDn for money borrowed by Smith and that It is possible for the bank to recover on this. The suit is brought for $30,000, and late last night Deputy Sheriff William E. IllgtfinS attached all the effects of the brokers In their offices, 1)40 Chapel street. 5c 54% 33% 53% For WEDDINGS El mar art V ForFUNEBALS ■ 33% 33% Ask  General Markets Just what you want in floral decorations on short notioe. We can do much for yon at a reasonable price. (new phone) J.B.CARPENTER. mm IT. ekter MM Now York, June StruwlDcrry Short Cake—the height of deliciousness in sweet biscuits. "K.. FLOUR—Steady, but quiet; Minnesota patents, $5.10a5.35; winter straights. $4.90n 5; winter extras, $3.35al; winter patents, |5.ina5.40. W. H. C o. on over cake Keebler-Weyl Baking Co. XV HEATy-Opened higher on the cables, too much wet weather west and on the corn strength; the Price Current was construed as bullish and market was well supported all the early session: July, 92V4n 92%e.; September, 85 5-16a86%c. RYE—Inactive; No. 2 western, 70c. sp6t. CORN—Firm on bad weather news and covering; July. 55%a5tic. 22d and Vine Sts. Phila. BARGAINS Campbell, Rozelle & ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS, Smith catne to the bank when n boy of fifteen. He la now about forty years old. He has been teller eight years, and his salary was $2,700. He is bonded by the Aetna Indemnity company of Hartford for $15,000. Beyond that figure the bank must stand the loss. Break May Take Place in the Gubernatorial Deadlock This Afternoon. BUTTER—Firm; good demand; extra western creamery, 18V&C.; extra nearby prints. 20e. Message Flashed 250 Miles, .25 .10 .25 .25 Honolulu, June 3.—The United States hospital ship Solace, leaving here Wednesday afternoon for Guam Island, made Wireless telegraph tests and kept In communication with the apparatus of the cruiser New York for seventy miles. Later she maintained communication with the Interisland Wireless Telegraph company for 194 miles. Still later at a dlstunce of 251i iuiles the test signal letter "V" was five times repeated. We have thsm in an Up-t«-Dat« lint. Springfield, 111., June 3.—Immediate- Immediately upon the asseniblingof the Republican state convention, this morning, a motion prevailed to adjourn until 2 EGOS—Firm and Vfcc. higher; fresh nearby and fresh western, 18V4C., loss off; frish southwestern, 18c., loss off; fresh southern. 17c., loss off. Webster Nswist floods. Koto thoso Valuta. CHEESE — Steady; New York full creams, choice to fancy, old, 8V-aJc.; do. do., choice to fancy, new, 8a8V&c.'t™o. do., fair to good, new, 7a7Vfcc. p. in Smith lias a wife and six-year-old son. Ills father, Carlos Smith, is bookkeeper at the New Haven county Jail and was formerly county commissioner and Inter police commissioner. A brother is president and manuger of a railroad in Hawaii. Patent Flour .,.$5.75 It now appears as if Deneen will get the nomination on the first or second ballot this afternoon. HAY—Steady; shipping, G5a70c.; good tc choice. 95c. Long Hay  .85 William Drury, Cnt Hay 1 lot Corset Covers, laee trimmed around nock and sleeves, worth 200.; these for 16c HOPS—Quiet; state, common to choice, 1903, 2tia35c.; 1902, 23a26c.; olds. 9allc.; Pacific coast. 1903, 24a30c.; 1902, 23a20c.; olds, 9al4c. 20 lbs. Sugar 1.00 THE LEADIN9 flROCER All Quiet at Hanging Rock, B cans Tomatoes 3 cans Pumpkin....  3 large cans Baked Beans .25 .25 .25 l ot Children's 15c. Muslin Drawers; special 100 price Hanging Rock, O., June 3.—The strike situation remains quiet, as it has since the arrival of the troops. A WOOL—Steady; domestic fleece, 28a32c 1 lot Ladies' Cambric Night Dresses, a regular 75c. garment; here for sue POTATOES—Steady; new southern. $4a 5.25; state and western, sacks, $2.60a2.75; Jersey sweets, $3n5. Temperance People Wreck Saloon. 3 cans Peas  4 doz. Sweet Pickles  Large Dill Pickles, per doz... .25 .25 Indianapolis, Ind., June 3.—The temperance folks of North Grove, Miami county, have ended a long light against a liquor saloon by exploding a charge of dynamite under it, destroying the building and nearly ruining a house adjoining. Frank Montieth obtained a liquor license three months ago. lie opened a saloon, and the temperance people, who had been caught napping, became indignant. London, June 8.—A dispatch to the Times from Tangier says that Mohammed El Torres has appealed the tribes to capture Italsuli, saying that this alone can save Morocco "rom In vaslon. A delegation of chi • of the tribe lias started from Tangier to make a personal appeal to Italsuli, the bandit chief, to release Messrs. Perdlcaris and Varley "In order to prevent the permanent occupation of Morocco by foreigners opposing the Moslem faith and the expulsion of native Mohammedans." Appeals to Bandit Chief. If You Drink Beer, Drink The Best 1 lot Light Hhlrting Calico: special prleo so conference is in session today, between the strike leaders, the members of the state board of arbitration and representatives of the -Iron company, the purpose being to provide some plan for the removal of the troops. PORK—Quiet; family, $13.75; short clear, H3ul4.50; mess, $13al3.R0. , .1G l lot Children's Dresses, embroidery trimmed, worth 3!)c.; these go at aso LIVE .POULTRY—Firm; Rood demand fowls, llullVic.; old roosters, OVialOc.; spring chickens. 28a30c.; ducks. 10al2c. Clover Seed Timothy Seed  Millett Seed  7.50 1.75 1.50 Ladies'fchirt Waists: a large assortment from 'Mo DRESSED POULTRY—Steady; fair demnnd; fowls, choice, fresh killed. 14c.; do., fair to good. 13al3%c.; old roosters, 10c.; nearby chlckenB, choice, fresh killed, IBa 17c.; western do., funcy, Itfe.; choice. 15n 15V4c.; do., fair to good, 13ul4c.; nearby broilers, choice, 40u43c.; do., fulr to good, Hungarian Grass Heed 1.50 The finest line of brick, sweitzer and Limburger in town at lowest prices. Children's Striped and Dotted Percale Sun Bonnets, the'Ate. kind: here for loo Pretty Molly Wins Oakes Stakes. this lot yours for Children's Lawn Caps, usually sold for loo.: Epsom Downes, Eng., June 3.—The Oakes stakes of 5,000 sovereigns, the classic event of the English turf, second only to the great Derby stakes, were run here today. The first money was won by Major Eustace Lorder's Pretty Molly, ridden by Lane. Bitters, with Cannon, who rode the winner in the Derby, finished second, and Fiance third. Four horses ran in the race. 26a 35c Pabst Milwaukee Beer. Floor Oil Cloth, all widths: a yard uc DRESSED MEATS—Reef firm and In good demand at 7uKV4o. per pound; calves opened firm; city dressed veals sold at 6&a9c. and choice carcasses up to 9V4c,; country dressed at fiuW4c.; mutton quiet ut SalOc. per pound; lambs steady at 12al.rDc.; yearlings at llalSc.; country dressed spring lambs slow at tln5 per carcass; country dressed hogs slow at tia7C4c. per pound foi medium to light weights. Floodi Drive Hundreds From Home. Yuengllng'e Pottavllle Porter. Newton, Kan., June 3.—Six hundred IDeople have been driven from their homes by n sudden rise in Sand creek, which flows through the north and west parts of this town. The overflow was caused by heavy rains approaching in extent a cloudburst. The flooded district embraces about a fourth of the city, and the water stands us high as the second story windows In many places. The flood victims hove been supplied with clothing and given temporary lodging. The water rose so rapidly that hundreds pf people were caught In their homes by the water. The property loss will be heavy. RED 8TAR TRADING STAMPS. * Matting, close and heavy, attractive patterns. worth 19c.; our price lac Civil War Incident Recalled. Brlgg's Elmlra Ale. l lot Leghorn Hats, untrimmed. worth lfte.: your choice tic Middletown, N. Y., June 3— George W. Powers, an aged lawyer of tills city, whose death Is announced, for forty years had borne the disgrace of a dishonorable discharge from the United States aruiy because he knocked down General Manstleld In Wlllard'B hotel In Washington while General Mansfield wns in conirunnd of the District of Columbia under martial law. The intervention of Secretary Stanton in Powers' behalf saved hiin from court martial and death. , LEGAL NOTICES. Delivered at your realdence In caaea We are agents for Cosmopolitan Model Parer Patterns, seams allowed for; all loc of 2 doz. pint bottlea. Live Stock Market*. Bids for Refreshments. CATTLE—Supply light; market steady; choice, $5.45.-1.1.50; prime, t6.25a5.35; fair, t4.20a4.50; veal calves, $5a5.35. Bids will be received to fuiBlsh the refreshments for the excursion of Barnum Keg Fund to Ariel on July 23. All bids must he in not later than July 1.' The committee reserves the right to reject any or all blda. Address all bids to Alfred Reed, 106 Cliff street, Pittston, Lipton and the Yacht Cup T. A. DURKIN. HI MAGNET London, June 3.—Sir Thomas Lipton today told your correspondent that he had sot discussed plans for a new challenger and had not even decided to issue a new challenge for the America's cup. llOOS—Receipts, 20 double decks; market active! prime heavy and mediums and heavy Yorkers. $4.95a5; light Yorkers. J4.9C u4.35; iD1gs, J4 70u4.HU; roughs, Jll.50ii4.10. SHEEP AND I.AM US— Supply fair; market steady; prime wethers, t5.10ab.25; common sheep, $2a3; choice lambs, $6.75u6. 45 S. Main Bi Both 'phones. 87 8. Main 81, Pittaton. Corner Dock Street.