Pittston Gazette

              p.™ ;'s Jftftstet C6q$efU* Compare the evening newspapers with the morning journals for conclusive proof that the bulk of the news appears first in the former. A ivertisers will most effec- X **• tively reach the 7,006 { homes in Pittston and its im- f mediate vicinity through the J columns of this newspaper. t FIFTY-FIRST YEAR \ DAiY^^BLISHEmaB860 PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 22, 1900. TWO CBNTH A COPY I 40c A MONTH. f ONLY DAILY IN CITY SOLDIERS AT ON DUTY SHENANDOAH AMERICA TO ACT ALONE PORTO RICANS MAY VOTE. FIRED ON BY DEPUTIES. SUNDAY SERVICES. r COUNTY AND STATE. REGARDLESS PEOPLE'S STO Baltimore Supervisors Decide Tj»e* First Baptist Charch, Ifrater street, Re*. Robert Holmes, pastor. Preaching at 10.30 a m. and at 7*30 p. m. by pastor. Bible SC hool at 2 6 m., Wm. Giles, 8apt, Baptist Young People's niou at 8:80. Prayer meetlug Wednesday ever ning at 7:30. Bible study Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Everybody welcome to thesfr services. (Mai of all Sorts Oondsaasd for Hull Will Withdraw From Peking and Appoint Commissioners. Baltimore, Sept. 22.—'The board of supervisors of election of Baltimore, acting upon advice of jcounael, has decided that Dr. Francisco Del Valle and other natives of Porto Rico are citizens of the United States and that as they have resided within the state for a year and within a given legislative and congress district for six months they are entitled to be registered and to vote. I. L. Straus, counsel for the board, has prepared an elaborate atatement of the law upon the subject, in which all the questions which are raised are exhaustively discussbd. In this he says in parti Are United States Cltlseds. Two Killed in Coal Riot at Alex. McCai, a well known rf aldeut of Plains, died yesterday. He was eightytwo years o!fi Beading. Here, and Coming: Erery Day, the New Goods for Fall. At the Beglanlnr, as at the End of Season, Shenandoah. First Congregational Church. Rev. D. M- George. pastor. Services in Y. M C. A. Hall. Preaching at 10 a. m Christian Endeavor meeting and preaching at 6 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Communion after the morning sermon. Mlaa Nellie MoManaman, ag%d twentyfour, of died yesterday 0t consumption. * __ OF THE STRIKE GEBMAST8 PROPOSAL REJECTED. STATE TROOPS ABE GALLED OUT. OHICK MOVING PRII Kaiser Informed by Washington Punishment of Ringleaders Should Be Left to Discussion, Which President Is Prepared to Begin. Coventor Stone Orders Three Regiments of Iafan«A*, a Battery and a John P. Brink and Fred. Doggan, who enlisted at Scranton, were killed on Bept, 10 lh an engagement at Mavitao, Luzon, Philippines. The fremocratlo Congressional deadlock In the Fifteenth distrloi ttafl broken at Tnnkhannock yesterday. W. B. Packard, of Troy, waa nominated over John II. Kelly, of Montrose. We aie daily receiving fall and winter goods, such as Jl lull After Yesterday's FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Troop of Cavalry to the SchnjrUtill A. M. HLMlssiott, P. O. 8. of A. Hall, West PittetonrRev. Charles Qaraer, pastor. The EStor Will preach his last sermons this confer- Cli^lf'lh' R" m"anC* 7:80 P" m* ftri Broad St. it. P. Church, Rev.- James CoJy, pastor. Glass meeting tomorrow morning at 0:80 o'clock. Preaching at 10:80 a. m. and at7;30p.m. by the pastor. Sunday Schqol at a p. m. The Working Band prayer tneeting ofa Monday evening. Charch prayer meeting and Gospel service on Wednesday , CVcuing. A eofdial invitation is given to all J to attend theee meetings. itaat demonstrate our policy of- NOT—How Much Can Wc Obtains S BUT—How Reasonable Can We Sell* Mining Reflvtti Shefaandpih, *•».; 51-1 sherWi Jjosse Brfea on a crowd of riotous men here yesterday afternoon, killing two persons and wounding several others. Sheriff Toole ind Deputies. 0'X)onhe11 add Breiinemsn Wire called to Shenandoah to suppress the mobs that flireateft-. ed mine worker. coiiie** property." £.t quitting time the three sheriffs and a small posse whom the sheriff had summoned on the ground went to the Indian ftldge coillery of the Reading company to escort the workmen to their homea. The .colliery Is located a short distanco east C?f(Shenandoah. , , t The workwep started for nome shortly after 4 o'clock. They walked up the middle of East Center street and reached the Lehigh Valley railroad station. The range of today's prices for the active stocks of the_Nsw York stock markets are S ven below. The quotations *re furnished tLe Aims by ML B. Jordan A Co., rooms 706 and 706, Mears tmlldinff, Scran ton. Pa. Washington, Bept. 22.—In unmistakable language the United States has stated its position in regard to various phases of the Chinese question, indicating that it is ready to act independently of the other powers if that be considered advisable. Blankets, Quilts, Counterpains, broad Cloths, Oaford Suitings, Serger, Violence. "In my opinion Dr. Francisco del Valle ahd his son are citizens of the United States ahd having resided in the state of Maryland for more than otte year Are entitled to be registered and to vote. This opinion is based upon the theory that Porto Rico, by its cession and del**--.- *0 ®UtM' hr—f ft part Of the United Sta t0 whieh the appropriate suitable provisions of tlje federal constitution attd bittbnd, ex proprio And that accordingly by. tile act of anhexatloh Its natural bpi-li citizens became cltlzebs of the Uhited States. This view* I know, is diametrically at variance vpith that entertained by the present administration of the United States and by tne majority of congress, which passed the act of April 12,..lftX), organizing a government tthd providing tariff i&W* Iter Porto Rico.',' 3 canes 1(M Cotton Flankets, 2 cun mr' 1 white This is* real 76c value; tbta AQn * week, a pair ,7V Onr line of all wool blankets and comfortable cannot, be excelled anywhere, the assortment for thin season comprise the pick of seven different mill* A fine lot of Printed Fancy Flannels suitable for waist#, sacqnes and dressing Kowd8. 8«inches wide; regular value 86c; lQs» This week per yard low in pieces do»bl* fold novelty dress goods ' regular vaue 31c; this week j*r yard— New York, Sept. 82, 1900. Open- High L«ow- Cloe- Inir est. est. ins. Ann. Bngar.... ..j4& 116M US* 1MH AmericanOo"o» OU .... ■••• • American Tobaooo... 87* 87JC 86H 86H Uu. Bt W «M i*D« a 28* ** 2«W w Atoh. Pr«f•• «S Wi JJM JJH Brooklrn Trao. to« SI 60 JO B. A O...... 07 67 66U WW ◦on. Tobaooo W W g  OlMB. * Ohio ao 36 25« 20 a*ai»i wi MMJ in safes i rf s 1'£ S *£&*£* % & § «*nfaftttan BmtldJS 8#« 85 8JU tfetTnfe..t 147W 147tf 148* 1462 *0. PM 47* 4792 47« 47U People's Om 68 68m 8H4 86H Jersey Oentrel I27M 128J4 127* 196W So. FfecMc... •.« 81)} 81M WW 80ii Norfolk * WMtarn.. 88 89' MM »M Norfolk & Western, p .... »».. .,•• #... S£ftm=tf1 & "SB "SB 'SB Seeling Common.... 15 16 15 15 ?! ft i« Stt » «B U. 8. Leather Oom.. 9J? 9* 0* U. 8. Leather, Ptef... 05J4 65 ®Wi M a. "S WabsshJPref 16tf 16* WMtarn Union  Flannels, Flannelets, Dress Flannels, Shirting Flanne's, Homespuns, Cashmeres. Henriettas, Crepons, &c. This government proposes immediately to withdraw most of the American troops now in China, leaving only a strong legation guard. First Presbyterian Church, West Pittston. Rev W. R. Harshaw. D. D. pastor. Morning service at 10:30. subject, "Jpbub as a Winner of Men." Evening service at:30. theme, "The Message bf Jesus to Operator and Miner.1' Endeavor service at 0:80 p. m. In the chaoel.. Mid-week service In the chapel on Wedhenday evening at 7:30. Strangers are cordially invited fo all of these services. First Congregational Church- Lussrnk ave: nue, Wesfc Bttwton, Rev. Edward G. Heal, pastor. Prayer and praise meeting 0:90 a. m. Preaching by pastor at 10:30 a. m. 8unday School at 2 \D. m. Junior C. E. at 8:15 p. in., Miss E. London,, president. Senior C- E. at 6:30p.m., le-der Miss E. Loudon. Preaching by pastor at 7:30 p. m. Prayer and praise meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. Everybody cordially invited to these services. First Presbyterian Church, Broad street, Rev. J. J. Kilpln Fletcher, pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. a&d at 7:30 p. m. At the evening service, the Rev. W. O. Fank, Moderator of Presbytery, will preach. Junior C. E. at 0:30 a. m. Sunday School at 2 p. m. C. E. at CJ:30 p. m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Uranna N. Perry, of Wilksebarre, died at Meadville, Pa , where he had gone ttD consult a specialist. He was a member oi the firm of Perry Bros , mnslo dealers It. Wilkeebarre and Scranton. MINERS MARCH NEAR HAZLETON Peace commissioners will be appointed by the president to act with Minister Conger in negotiations with the Chinese government and the  other powers. Cutler & Phinney. Select Cotinoilman Wade II. Finn, tiD giving testimony before Aldermai {fuller laKt night In (fonneotlon with th* charge of bribery againat Carl W. Mc- Klnney, admitted that he had received $1,000 from Mr. ifcKinney which b« had tarned over to ex-Mayor Bailey whei the latter signed the ten year contrat with the Bsrber Asphalt Company.—Scran ton Republican. :»fl dozen bleached linen damask table £f •& napkins, 3-4 eiee (Special) this week. dos.. W*.,-M 1 lot of figured silkolines, a l new tell Q/» I designs, reg. 10c value; this week a yard.. ? Lace curtains, from 49c a pair and upwards Ladies' outing flannel waiste,polka d'bta, fallatyles, ask to see them, worth 75c; CA(* this week, each  A very heavy ra« carpet, 1 yard wide;1 , this week for a yard (j Ladles' fancy s riped and polka dot cotton hose.all sizes, big assortment; this week for a pair  - bt Li Huflg Cbang and frtOPa Oliing will be accepted as beins tykrUhA ficie sufficient for the opening of peace negotiations. The tttltfed oiates considers it better that the question bf the punishment of those Chinese officials responsible for the antiforelgn outbreak should be included in the negotiations rather than he mad* A preliminary to theft, Tbesp Are W substance the conclusions JVAched by the president and his cabinet In their consideration of the replies to be sent to the several notes from the Rus-r, sian, Qerman and Chinese governments. The reply delivered to Mr. £De Wollant, the Russian charge d'affaires; jfe .the Most as it giv.eb A near statement of thife tfyVtrdment's policy. The Russian government is informed that the United States proposes immediately to withdraw the greater part of the forces under General Chaffee. Recognizing, however, the fact that it would be unwise to leave Minister Conger in China without ample protection, he is to have as a legation guard a full regiment of infantry, A squadron of cavalry and a battery of  tlllery. , This note makes it clear that thb United Btates.lt ready td open peace negotiation* ahd that Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching are accepable to this government as negotiators on the part of China. It is stated that this government is ready to accept the credentials bf tnese two representative* bf fhina as prima facie evidence of their authority sufficient for thfc opening of negotiations, their sufficiency to be established to the satisfaction of the negotiator* upon the beginning of the conference. 14 and 16 North Main St. PEOPLES' 'PHONE. j,200 Deputies Sworn in at Mabanoy City. Here had gathered a large crowd of man, wjgmen and children, who lined both sides oftW street. A Polishing Cloth • Something New I A shot rang out from a saloon. This was followed by a shower of stones. Many of the crowd had picked up sticks and stones and were acting in a threaten-., ing manner. 8pedal to the Qaaam. Dallas, Sept. 22.—The storm of Thursday night over northern and northwestern TeiDa was one of the most disastrous rain and electrical stdrms experienced in y*?ar£.. The damage is heavy, but is confined largely to cotton and railroad interests. Farmers declare that the injury to the cotton crop will reach 10 per cent. Trains on nearly every road in northern Texas are far behind schedule time, and trains on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and the Houston Central roads are tied up for the night at Dallas. The Trinity river at Dallas has risen nearly 30 feet and overflowed Its banks. Sheriff Hughes sent Out mounted couriers from this city to riotify farmers and other residents along the valley to move out. News from the Panhandle belt may add to the seriousness of the storm. Wire communication is badly interrupted. Another Big Storm In Texas. It won't make cold dollars or tnrn silver to gold; hut It Is a cloth prepared specially (or keeping all PEOPLE'SSTORI Shenandoah, Sept. 22.—Four hundred aoldlara of the Eighth Regiment, N. Q. P., arrived here this motnlng at 8:15, under! toommand of General Go bin. A crowd of 5,000 at the station cheered them. They went into oamp juat outside the town. Shenandoah Is In a stste of siege this mom Ing. After the exciting event* of yesterday has come a lull. The saloons were all cloeed last night, bat s restless throng surged back and forth nntil after midnight. No attempt was made to open any of the collieries in this district this morning. Seeing this, the sheriff, who had previously cautioned bis men to keep cool Hfla hot to dsfc tnelr disarms; commanded them to fire. Broad Street M. E. Church, Rev. C. M. Surdam, pastor. (Mans meeting at 0:80. a. in. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. David Mac Donald, of Windsor, N Y. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Epwortu Leaarue at 0:30 p. m. TARLEWARE, SILVER, PLATEDWARE, BICYCLES, GOLD. NK KEL, COPPER, GLASS, ETC., IS Somth Main street, Plttstom. vlways the • Drnry'i Cheapest. I Old Stand Crowd Pnrsned Sheriff. The order was obeyed, with terrible results.West Pittston First M. E. Church. Rev. O. L. SeverHon, Ph. D.. pastor. Class meeting at 0:30 a. m. and 12 m. Preaching at 10:30 a m. by pastor. Sunday Hcbool at 2 p. m. Epworth League meeting at 6:30. Preach ing at 7:30 p. m. by the pastor. Clags meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p. m Praj er meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Strangers are cordially invited to all of these services. 0t. Pfct^r'8.Lutheran Church, cor. Rock and Center streets, Hdghestown—ReV. O, F. Ett wein, pastor. Kervlcos—German. 10 A. m. ttnglish, 7:30 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. tn.: Ladies'Aid meets eeery Thursday afternoon. All are cordially invited to attend these services.The crowd pursued the sheriff and his posse to the Ferguson House, where they took refuge. Chief Burgess Brown swore In 50 members of the fire department as a special posse to maintain order; Sheriff I'oole eobn afterward . tele: phohed to .Harrisburg and asked that it detaebmeht of troops be sent hbrc: Bright, Clear and free from corrosive, tarnish, dirt, etc. It will not In jure the moat delicate ear face, tab en the place of all polishes, powders, pastes liquids, and also of chamois skin*, and it cost* only lo« KN ih It does not scratch; it works wonders. No difference if it Rets soiled It la absolutely clean, always ready, quick, no trouble, clean, economical. Koeiose lOe or 91 fur a dosea and addree* THE POLISHING CO., WILKESBAIRE, PA. Telephone Gall 418. 63tt 54 71 71)4 16* 16* COME! Third Avs  Colorado Fuel A Iron 81 81 Haileton, h , Sept. S3.—Mother Jones vent to ifcAdoo lut night to rouee the 'women to action. When tlx men oame to the moating they were eent home after 4Wi wire*. Mother Jonee nude • epeolal plea to the wire*. She urged them to help the men to rlotory. The applause ehowed that the women war* willing to do eo. The fliat local parade of the present atrlke be gan from MoAdoo at dawn thla morning, when the vlUagara assembled to maroh to the OolaralM and Beaver Maadow mlnea, whan • persistent attempt la being made to keep the mlnea open. The woman were fiiat to arrive on the scene. Sheriff Brealln, with a large force of deputies, met them at Ooleralne and accompanied them to Beaver Meadow. Then a meeting waa held. The general situation here la unchanged this morning. mi *Dh Following is a list of the killed arid wounded: v ■■An AMD PEOTIBIO* HA*Kit- New York, Sept. 28, 1900. Oct. Dec. M»y. 86 87H 18 s Where you can get WfeMt. Lowest  Tuckavage; shot in ttie eye; a little girl, name unknown, shot in the back of the neck. Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church, West Pittston, Rev. 8. J. Arthur, B. D., pastor. Preaching at 10.30 a. m. and at 7.80 p. m. Sunday School at 2p. m. Young People's meeting at 6.80 p. m. Weekly meeting for prayer and testimony Wednesday at 7.80 p. m. A cordial invitation to all thene services. the most for your Otoetng ». Oorn. Lowest  □loatng mm • LooklDK For Qt36«000,000. Wounded—Edward Coyle, about 50 years old, bullet wound near the heart; Michael Scanlan, shot in the arm; Anthony Skarnozie, shot in the left wrist; John Wuadyckey, 40 years old, shot in the hand; Peter Stalmocovicb, 28 years old, shot In the shoulder at the back; Michael Sazitzka, shot in left shoulder; An thony Axalavnje, shot in left side, seriously hurt. .Han Francisco, Sept. 22.—Three Russians named Marc Gurchowitch, Joel Feldmann and Robert Schoub have reached this city in search of a phantom fortune of $35,000,000. Eight years ago they Bflw in the Wiunaw Courier a statement that Youkob Mesek Harowlts, whose heirs they claim to be, had died in America, leaving the fabulous stiln mentioned. Later tlitD story wa9 repeated by a dying millionaire in Chentchin, and convinced of its truth the Russians have come to the far \yest and with their legal representatives are seeking for clews to the alleged treasure. STRIKE SETTLED! MINERS WIN!! money. See prices. Slocum Chanol—Sunday School at 2:80 Preaching at 7:80 by Chas Andrews. Everybody Invited. Yateeville M. E. Church, Bev. Harry Kelly, pastor. Sunday School 10 a. m., preaching 11 a. m.. Junior League 8i90 p. m., Epworth League 6:80 p. m.. Preaching 7:80p. m. All aru cordially invited to these services- If Yon Cannot Find It Best Patent Floor, bbl $4.58 Feed, all kinds, per 1001.60 In onr show windows we are positive we hare It In onr atore. Wa are always after new gooda and give onr patrons new tad moet stylish of everything. Lester Bhoe Honse, 79 North Main street. Syruf-Figs This is our earnest wish, and to that end wD have greatly reduced the price ..four fine stock of frames, pictures and art goods. We extend also, a cordial invitation to our numerous friends and patrons to attend the opening of our Fine Art Store. P4 South Mali »t. Oimon Loug's Build ng) Wllkeabarre. Oct 1st. We have left nothing undoue to mak» this the flu. st art store in the State. That we have succeeded goes without saying. A beautiful souvenir given to each visitor during the opening week. Will Appoint Commissioners. It Is Indicated thnt the United States will soon appoint commissioners, of whom Minister Conger will be one, and thnt this government is prepared to open negotiations in the near future. The note Indicates a desire that the other governments shall unite in these negotiations and that the harmony of the powers shall be preserved. Among those who were Injured by the rioters were the following: Ebenezer Welsh Baptist Church, Rev. W. D. Thomas, pastor. Preaching at 10 a. m. and 6 p. m., by pastor, In English. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Oats, per bos . . Bay, per li . . Potatoes, per bos . Oest Sutter, p lb. Cheese, per lb . . .35 .85 .65 George Bedding of Kingtown, ugly gash on right forehead, caused by a brick; Robert Edwards, 64 years old, injured seriously by being hit with stone?: Charles Rawland, 85 years old, injured on the neck and head by stones. Duryea Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. J. Funk, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Aclfffeasanffy andJbompf/y. Cleanses the System BKolk Ten Positively Cures Mick Headache, Indigestion and oonatlpatlon. A delightful herb drink. Bemovee all ernptlona of the akin, producing a perfect complexion, or money refunded. 26c and 50o. For aale by Frank Gordon. Lynched Ffear Regro«i, St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, MtU Hill- Rev. Theophilus Zuber, pastor. Services: German, 10a. ill.; Sunday School at 2 p. m.; English services at 7:00 p. m. Gently and Effectually when bilious or costive. IVES' ART STORE. KeW Orleans, Sept. 22.—Four negroes were lynched at Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa parish, last night. They were IsaUh Ilollins, agfd 1$ years* single; Nathaniel Rowmbn, aged 47 years, wife and seyen children: Charles Elliott, aged $0 years, single; Georgs Bickham. aged $0 years, siDgle. The lynching was the direct result of a brutal robbery committed on Tuesday night last, when negroes entered the house of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hotfelter and robbed them of $250. Matuuaoy Oity, Sept. SS —Sheriff Toole ■won 1b mora than 900 deputies thla morning to Veep aider In the dlatrlct and the eoal operators of the dlatriot have engaged ■ Oka number to protooMMr property. The reply to the request of Prince Ching, submitted through Minister Wu, that Minister Conger be empowered to open peaco negotiations contain* the same information that is given to Russia and is therefore in the main satisfactory to the Chinese minister, to whom it was delivered yesterday afternoon. A fall Brlgndp General Go* TROOPS OUT. Hungarian (R. C.) Church, William street- Rev. Matthew Jankol*, pastor. High Mass at 10:80 a.m. /resents in the most acceptable fbim the laJtative prmcJpJiLf of pJants hnown to act most Fehcncial/y. TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS 108 North Main bin's Command. St. John the Evangelist (R. C.) church, corner Williamjmd Church streets—Very Eev. E. A. Garvey, V O., pastor, Revs. Burrows and McHale, curates; Maattts at 7:00, 9, and ltkSD a. m.: children's mass at 9:00 a. in. Sunday school at 2p m B. V. Sodality at 8 p. m. Vespers and Benediction at 8:30 p. m. Sunday school at Duryea at 2 p. m. FOK SALE. Harrlsburg, Sept. 22.—Three regiments of infantry, a battery and a troop of savalry were ordered out at midnight by Governor Stone to assist Sheriff Toole in maintaining order in the Schuylkill mining region. This action was taken after a conference between the governor, Adjutant General Stewart and General Gobin on the urgent solicitation of the sheriff, borough council of Shenandoah and many prominent residents of that locality.PMNEBECKER'S STUDIO •I J,2 Wlikssbarre, Sept. M.—Tbs Wset End Oo»l Oo. reports that *11 bat thirty of Its 550 emdovM wers ftt work this morning at the ©ollisry and that every thing «M quiet thereabout. There la no ■Hrttrial change in the situation generally. All of the oollleriee continue idle. No dtatarbanoss have been reported. The 8ogar Notch meeting, at whioh President Mitchell was expected to apeak, has been called off. The Ninth Regiment haa orders to be prepared for a call to duty, if needed fa the lower end of the i egton. The mercantile business conducted under the firm name ot Simpson A Watklns, at the following plaoea, is offeted for sale: BUY THE GENUINE — HANFD. BY All work finished i n from six to ten days re gardless o f weather. 14 South Main Street, In a memorandum delivered to Baron ▼on Sternberg, the German charge d'affaires, the proposition of his government that the Chinese leaders guilty of instigating and participating in the outrages upon foreigners should he given up punishment preliminary to the opening of negotiations is diplomatically, but none the less positively, rejected. It is made clear that this government agrees with Germany on the principle that the guilty ahould be punished, and attention is directed to the declaration of Secretary Hay in the note of July 3 that "if wrong be done to our citizens we propose to hold the responsible authors to the utmost accountability." At the same time Germany is informed that it is the conviction of this government that it would be best to leave the question of punishment to negotiation. St. Mary's (R. C.) Church, Upper Pittston— Rev. J. F. Greve, pastor. Masses at 8:30 and 9a.m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. St. Mary's R.C. (German) church—Rev. Wm. Brehl. pastor. Masses at 8:30 and 10:80, the 9 o'clock mass being held at Duryea every second Sunday, also Sunday school and Vesper* at three o'clock. CALIFORNIA FIG STRUPCO. We Hike 1 Specialty Best goods at lowest prices. Do not forget the place. FORTY FORT, PA.—ftenoial stock of merchandise, including fixtures, horses, delivery wagons, LOUISVILLE . KY HEW YORK. N.Y for bj, drvefisfs - price SO* per bortte. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Havana, Sept. £2.—The resignation of Senor C Jonzalez de Mendoza, chief justice of the supreme court, has been accepted by Governor Oetierfll Wood. Although ill health is assigned as the cause of withdrawal, It is asserted in reliable quarters that Senor de Mendoza's act was due to pique at not having been consulted in the new appointments made to fill the vacancies caused by the removal of the associate justices of the audiencia. Chief J.aHoe d. M.odois RmIsb., Children's Photos. large fully equipped store • building and stable. WYOMING, PA.—General stook of mer- General Gobin has been placed in command of the provisional brigade and started from here last night with a staff on a special train for Shenandoah. He will establish headquarters there and expected to be on the ground with 2,500 troops by 5 o'clock this morning. The organizations which have been selected for this service are the Fourth, Eighth and Twelfth regiments, Battery C of Phenixville, Governor's troop of Harrisburg and the Third brigade headquarters.Melanie Chapel—Sunday School at 2 p. m. Praise service, with special mush; by the uhoir and others, and preaching by Charles O. Richards, at 7:90 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p. m. Strike Prices Evans Bros. cbsndise. Leased building. DURYEA, PA.—General stook of merchandise, including fixtures, horses, delivery wagons, LADIES' $1.25 OXFORDS p#rrsrC )N. FDENN'A. Kranse's Cold Care la prepared in oap sale form and will care cold In the head, throat, chest or any portion of the body in 24 bou-s. Yoa don't ha\e to stop work eltLer. Price 25o. Sold by J. H. Houck A Pocket Cold Core, CUT TO 49c- large fully equipped store MEN'S $1.50 DRESS SHOES CUT TO St. But Little Laundry ? *0 SOUTH MAIN BTRmmr. CHINESE NEWS. building and stable. PECKVILLE, PA —General atook of merchandise, inolndlng fixtures, hones, delivery wagons, Syracuse, Sept. 22.—A special from Auburn says that Thomas Curran, who was one of Auburn's toughest characters, died in the prison hospital last night of consumption. Curran came from a notorious family. One of his brothers was born in jail, and he died in the same place about two years ago. Another brother is a county charge at a poor* house in Sennett. Anbarn'a Toughest Man Dead. Vk« iBpftss OftormlBcd to Protect rrtBN Tom ud Other Imperial Loaders. F)rury s v PRICES All the co operating powers will be fully informed as to the contents of these memoranda. A cable dispatch embracing them has been sent to the representative of the United States at the capital of each power with instructions to communicate its contents to the foreign officers of the government to which ho is accredited.Colonel Richardson has taken charge of the movement of the troops and the camp equipage and tents. Major General Miller, commander of the division, has been summoned to Harrisburg and is now on his way from Franklin. Attorney General Elkin has also been called here from Indiana to advise with the governor. Battery C is equipped with Gatling guns and is one of the best drilled organizations in the guard. General Gobin is the senior brigadier of the division and commanded the provisional brigade which was ordered to the Hazleton region after ths Lattlmer shooting in 1897. The Fourth regiment is commanded by Colonel T. C. O'Neill of Allentown, the Eighth by Oolonel Theodore F. Hoffman of Pottaville, the Twelfth by Colonel Charles M. Clements, Governor's troop by Captain Fred M. Ott and Battery C by Francis M. Bean of Phenixville. IJchty'a Celery Nerve tomponod For all nervous diseases, neuralgia, rhen matlsm, nervous debility, paralysis, biliousness, dyspepsia, costlvenees, piles, liver complaint, kidney troubles and female complaints. It goes to the seat of the disease and cares thoroughly and speedily. Sold by J. H. Hoaok. special to the Gamut*. London, Sept. 88.—The Foreign Offloe Jum reoelred ft copy of the Waahlngtoo note which oonalsta of a flat refusal of Germany's proposal. The Amerloau communication nji the pnnlahment of her emi criminals will be left to Ohio*. building ud stable. HATFIELD, FA.—General stook of merohandlee, horeee, delivery wagons, elo. Leased building.luge fall; equipped a tore DAVENPORT'S Shoe Store. Don't think that because yon do not have a large bundle every week we do not want your work. Just let us know and we will pet your bundle, no matter how small. It will be properly laundered, too. ACME STEAM LAUNDRY, 8a Sooth ruin St. 46 Luzerna Ave. Coraell Track Captain Reiigia, Pillsbury Flour - $5.00 Best Patent Flour . 4.50 Best Family Flour . 4.25 Rye Flour - • - 4.00 Square Western Wash- Shanghai, S*pk 88 —It la annonnoed that the Dowager Empreaa baa refuaed to entertain any proposal Involving the punla&vaent of Prlnoe Tnaa or others of the Imperial group who aympathlz-id with the Brian. OABBONDALE, FA.—General atook of merohandlae, inolndlng fixtures, horses, delivery wagons, large fully equipped store building and etable. By the withdrawal of the greater part of the American force and the designation of the remninder as a legation guard the administration escapes the embarrassment of putting American troops under the command of Field Marehal von Walderaea. Ithaca, N. Y., Sept. 22.—E. A. Kinsey, 1001, of Lasalle, N. Y., has resigned the captaincy of Uie Cornell track team and will not re-enter Cornell this year. He was Cornell's lending pole vaulter. His successor has not been chosen. Black apllca trimmings In silk and velvet At Antbim's. 22 2t Editor's Awful Plight. Telephone or send postal. F. M. Hlggins, editor of ths Seneca (111.) News, was afflloted for years with piles that no doctor or remedy helped notll be tried Bncklsn's Arnica Salve, ths best In the world. He writes two boxes wholly oared him. Infallible for piles. Cars guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by W. 0. Price, Pittston, and Stroh's pharmacy. West Pittston. » FORD BROS^ ers 3.25 Round Western Wash- An Inventory will be taken at onoe and any party dealrlng to make propositions for either of these stores, or all of them, will receive fall Information at the offloe of Simpson A Watklna, Soranton, Fa. As the bnalnaaa la to be disposed of at onos. parties desiring to make blda moat aot at onos. a81 #t Ll'8 MOVEMENTS. Washington. Sept. 22.-—The following dispatch received the war department from General Chaffee, under date of Peking, Wednesday, has been made public: "Rockhill, Wilson expedition returned; object successfully accomplished; no casualties our troops. Forsythe's squadron scouted northeust 40 miles to relieve native Christians; returned bringing in 14. Surrounding country daily growing lesa hostile and more peaceful." Americans Take Pel-ta-cha. ■talkaa H»le limortai Dedicated. Special to the Qashts. Has Assumed Virararaltr at Chl-ll. ers $300 Pillsbury oat-flakes - ioo 3 for 350 Quaker oats . 2 for 35c Loose oat-flakes 8 lbs 25c Loose oat-meal 8 lbs 25c Qt. Root Beer bottles 85c Pt. Root Beer bottles .60c Fruit Jars, pints, a do*. 500 Fruit Jars,quarts,' 600 Fruit Jars, , Gal. " 700 Bast Haddam, Conn . 8ept tt—The old district sohool here whsra. Nathan Hale taught In 1774 was dedicated today, the anniversary of Hale's exeoutlon, as a permanent memorial to the martyr spy of the Bavolution. The building hss been preserved through the patrlotlam of Blobard Henry Green, whoee grandfather went tc school In this very building. Mr. Green had the building removed from its original a&ts to a beautiful spot on s high knoll where It is visible for miles around. The building haa been turned over to the Daughters of the American  who will care for it and plaoe in it many xallca of Nathan Hale now in possession of tlMioelety.D DriEdward Everett Hale, a grand-nephew patriot, delivered the dedloatory addreee. Drilling m Bodygaard. London, Sept. 22.—Li Hung Chang, according to Shanghai dispatches, assumed the teals of the viceroyulty of Chi-li yesterday. His officers are busy raising 8,000 foreign drilled men and well armed veterans, who are now encamped at Yang-chow and will proceed to Tien-tsin as Earl Li's bodyguard, under command of Chang Kao Yung, who was the Chinese general at Kiaochou when the Germans seized that place. Governor Stone received a telegram early in the evening from Sheriff Toole advising him that three persona had been killed and 15. injured at Shenandoah by the strikers tiring upon a posse of citizens who were protecting a party of nonunion miners on their return home from work. The sheriff said he was unable to cope with the mob and that the presence of troops was necessary to the protection of life and property in the community. The Art of Tailoring Finds its highest development here. Not only are our fabrics always in the height of style, but superb tailoring guarantees a perfect fit and long serviceability. Fall and winter goods all in, awaiting inspection. HATTERS Gabs Electa Uel'gtMP. Special to the GAZsTrs. laauBsr Goods at Cost. Buy now the following goods, whloh are offered for aale at oost prioe: Refrigerators, bammocka. Ice cream freezers. Oil stoves. Lawn mowers and soreen doors. Ha vans, 8ept. 22.—Elections srs being held here today in accordance with General Wood's decree calling for a constitutional o invention and providing for the election of delegates. The delegates elected will moet in Havana on ths first Monday in November. Shanghai, Sept. 22.—Count von Waldcrsce has just arrived. He landed at the French concession, where he was received by the German minister, consuls and high military officers. A guard of honor half a mile long awaited him, composed of volunteers from the British, Japanese, German and French land forces. .An ovation is sure to follow. Waldemee nt Shanghai, AND FITTERS OF FEET. It is reported that Liu Kun Yi, viceroy of Nankin, alarmed at the prospects of the Germai} fleet ascending the Yang-tse Kiang, is placing obstructions in the channel below the Kiang-yin forts and sending troops to the northeast of Kiangsu for fear the Germans may land troops there to attack Tsing-kian-fu. GILROY, THE TAILOR Later in the evening telegrams were received by the executive from D. R. James, president of the borough council of Shenandoah; W. A. Lathrop, general superintendent of the Lehigh Valley Coal company; R. C. Luther, general superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company; S. H. Kaecher of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company and 50 citizens of Shenandoah urging that the sheriff's request for troops be honored as quickly as possible. ARMSTRONG'S PRICE LIST. A fine line of ladies' shoe* • 11 Johh M. Ash Bar. prepared under GERMAN LAWS, is BuclUat for and gents' furnishings. Wm. Drury. OF INTEREST TO YOU. ■•■•dy for nervous Ixhaastloa. COB. BROID 1ND IIIN STS., PITTSTOH. Fresh Groceries—▲ well assorted line of grooenes, gilt edged baiter, teas and ooffeee. T. ▲. Grace, South Main St. The Shanghai correspondent of The Morning Post expresses the opinion that Germany's policy may yet lead to a rising In central China. Are you weakened and exhausted by overwork, worry or disease V The Myatio Life Benewer will quiekly renew your strength end vitality. It 6 the greatest nerve builder known. II fli a marvelous vitalizer and strengthened It quiokly and certainly cures loss of apoetite, indigestion, nervous weakness, palpitation of the heart and failing health. It is indeed a wonderful life renewer and life stjwngthener. Sold by J. H. Hoock, druggist, No. 4 North Main St., Pittaton. rPAINS IN CHEST,! Sides, Joints, Rheumatism,etc. , DR. RICHTEK'S Wortd-R«n»wM4 Corn and cracked corn, per 100 1.05 Chop and meal, per 100 - - 1 05 Flour l4-5CD ami B»»quet 1a Parte. Lester Shoe Store —All energy and ability is brought into plaj to make oar shoe department the oenter of attraction. The Standard has a Taku telegram nsserting that as a means of averting punishment the acting governor of Pao-tingfu has posted a proclamation ordering the suppression of Boxers. "ANCHOR" Cot Hay, per 100 Hay. per 100 - 85c JOHN O'D. HANGAR'S Special to the Gamttb General Stewart reached here from Philadelphia at 11 o'clock and went directly to the executive mansion, where he was met by the governor and General Gobiu. A hurried conference was held, after which the order for troops was issued and Sheriff Toole notified. Oats, per bushel 35c Fancy Jam, per bottle • - 10c Fancy Columbia River Salmon 20c 1 Two cans Salmon - - • - 25c Mason Jars, pints, per doz Mason Jars, quarts, per doz - Mason Jars, yi gal, per doz n" "KAWANNA, "THE" AUNDRY. Pari*, 8ept. 92 —Preeldent Lonbet'a tar oaenee banquet will be held ban thU afternoon. Fifteen tbooaand gnaata, Inolnding msyora ol all the town In Franoe, will alt dDwn at the Ublee. Oreet tenta are erected In the uardene of the Tntlerlca OTerlook- Ing tb. Bne de BItoII. The banquet wUl eoat 600,000 franoe. The pieeldent will make eeverel eddreeeee. Tonight there will be a fete with aplendld Illumination*. Wall Paper —We are prepared to surpriae joa la oew styles of wall paper. T. S. & W. 8. Barritt. PAIN EXPELLER. The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily News cites the opinion of a high foreign official that the emperor and empress dowager will, under the pressure exerted by the viceroys, surrender Prince Tuan end the other antiforeign leaders to the powers.  One well-known perion's letter oat of mDnyt PRICES, » Ammunition and Firearms.—A complete line of ammunition, firearms and baotlng outfits Sohassler A Beohtold. Knowing that Dr.  "ANCHOR MIN eXPCLLCR" received the merited r endorsement of many phy- V Ju sicisns and also other peo- A w/ pie of note-1 cheerfully m jl'M ir Tlrf my endorsement. Mew York, oetiwaster 50c 60c - 70c Best Patent Flour - $4.50 Chop and Meal £2,1* 1.05 Corn and Cr Corn £*",».* 1.05 Bran and Midds, 1.05 Oats, per bushel - - .35 Fruit Jars, pints, doz .50 Fruit Jars, quarts, do* .60 Fruit Jars, 1-2 gal - .70 When you went s pleaaant phjalo try the oew remedy, Chamber Iain's Stoma oh and Liver Tablet*. They ere »aay to take and pleasant in effect. Prioe 25c. Samples free at Ferrer, Peck A Roberts, apotheoarlea; Plttaton, one door above Eagle Hotel, and Waat Plttaton, Wyoming and Luzerne Avee. New York, Sept. 22.—One Chinaman was fatally ahot and a woman and two children were last night seriously injured in a Chinatown riot, which sprang from a feud between two secret societies. The wounded Chinaman died later In the night.  Fatal Chlaeae'Rlot. All Uoodi Delivered Promptly. Fish and Oysters—White's Market carries the aloest lias of fresh fish and oystara. Telephone oonoeotlooa with both i companies. JOS. OOt-UER. AGBNT, aa M. MAIN ST. Washington, Sept. 22.—This dispatch from Rear Admiral Remey at Taku was received yesterday: Blown Up by Misc. J. T. ARMSTRONG £ CO.. 25c. sad 00c. et all flraggUtt or taroagn .¥. Ad. Blckter *Co,ftlft Pearl8t, New fork, L 36 HIGHEST .&£. AWARDS. J Recommended by prominent Phyticians, Wholetale and Retail UinuUr*etCx^MA S3 South Main Street LdMses'i SasqateeataaalaL Couches and Upholstering.—Rogers's Ooaoh Factory does all klods of upholstering and makea up-to-date oouohea. "Force of Russians, Germans and Austrians advanced on Pei-tang forts last tight. Fire opened by Chinese and kept sp all night at intervals. Forts evacuated at 0 thie morning. Europeans hoisted their colors over fort at 11. lalas la ladla. Calcutta, Sept. 22.—It is estimated that |5 inches of vain has fallen in Calcutta. Lebanon, Pa., Sept. 82 —A oelebration of the 150th annlvereary ol the founding of thla city will be opened tomorrow with rellglona and patriotic aervloe* in the churches. The featlvltle* will be ooptlnned for four daya and will lnelode hlatorloal, literary and musical celebratlona, olrlo obnnuoaa and paradea. B.4Mial to the Oadri. Large son spots, astronomers aay, caused the extreme heat thla anmmer, and doctors declare nserly all the proetratlona were lndaced by disorders of the stomaob. Good health fallows good digeetion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure diaeat what yon eat. If j on have indigestion or dyspepela it will quiokly relieve and permanently cure yon For aale by T. J. Yates, druggiat, Plttaton, Stroh's Pharmacy, Waat Plttaton. Great reduction sale In, talk Mills Wholesale and Brail.—Fish and ojatera. Families anpplled on ahort notice. Oooda delivered. Frederick'* Mar ket. Both telephone*. Cm Allaa'a Voot-Baae li Voir Gl.m. "Twentyfl v. Russians and Germans are reported blown up by mine. Information from Commander Wiee, wbo followed troopa Into forts, only five Chinese killed." A lady wrltee: "I ahake Allen's Foot- Eaae Into my gloves and rnb a little on my hands. It earee my gloraa by abeorblng perspiration. It la a moat dainty toilet powder." We Invite the attention of phyelolana and nnraea to the abeolnte pnilty of Allen'a Foot-Eaae. Dr. W. 0. Abbott, editor of the Oaleago Ollnlo. aaya: "It la a grand preparation; I an oil nil it oonatantly In my praotloe." All drag and ahoe atorea aell ft, 880. Sample aent free. Addreea, Allen 8 & Boy, N. Y. |fCHS|AM0U5 .} 00& fA\\\Wt SHOES jr—- No. 91 South Main Strati isllMiiMn. Consult the underalgned for lnanranoe or real eatate. Beat ooopwle* and propertlea for your consideration. Tjjmxis i Mob J, Simon Long's Building, Wtlkeebarre, Pa. Dlftsfbsneea Near Cantos. **• NMlbei, Paris, Sept. 22.—M. de Laneasan, minlater of marine, has received a telegram from Admiral Courrejelles confirming the report of the capture of the Peltaug forts on Thursday. French troopa took part In the attack on the worka. The French consul at Canton reports disturbances near that city. Several villages have been destroyed, but the missionaries atationed in them escaped. The viceroy sent a force of troops to the scene of the troubles, bufthey are unable to suppress the disturbances. Representations have been made by the consular body with a view to the dis! patch of a larger force. The guuboal iATalMMlM hu proceeded to the scene- Ton ban oonatant headaohee, an nerrotu and aleepleee at night and feel tired In the morning I Your blood lan't carrying the right material to yonr nerrta and other orgina. Begin taking Bood'a Saraaparllla, the great blood enrloher, and yon will eoon realise a change. Ton will feel better and atronger, will rellah yonr food and enjoy refreshing aleep. ;cu TOO Ml Why O wing to the strike, we find we have too many Dress Goods. We will offer our entire stock, for one week, beginning Monday, September 24th, at Oreatly Reduced Prices. The goods are the latest and must be sold. The public reap the benefit. Wall Paper. ■pedal to the Sunn. Washington, Sept. *».-F.lr and oooler tonight and Sunday; light, northerly vlnda.  Ioe cream, oonfeotlonery. Wholesale and retaU. Oogglna, 90 B. Main, «D N. Main. A Powder Mill Kxplosion All New Patterns. la milting*. werooata, ato., at lowaatj prion. Thto U the t'i~« of jaar to gat joor light Dtlght oTarooat Tbe M««Wt Bemorte everything in eight; ao do draatio mineral pllla, bat both are mighty daDgerona. No need to dynamite your body when Dr. Klng'a New Life Ptlla do the work ao eaally and perfectly. Cnrea head ache and oonatlpatlon. Only 85 oeota at W. 0. mid Strop's phai- All New Designs. . Free Hand Relief a Spec ialty. Ceilings decorated at cost of paper. WALTER SPRY. Several atom left or«r it Yary km rants, ] alao dmUlogi with modem Improvement*, »n4 tla0 eeTeni houses at medlam.nd Urn rent. In Plttaton and t! V*10"' Bo»M»*Ulnow«n4aoma at bargains. q XBc«»iOB AgtDJ Tor Bwi Md Tor Sal*. OSS. Knim, lndlgeatlon are an red by Hood'a rtu*. nD ;ph"ne"-, ANTRIM'S. 3 must. fecial price on tbto garment (or * f«w d»j, $18 DIFohmt HATTOLD, UtroUst Tailor, Wart Flttitoo. Inkennan people can leave good* at If. Onmmlnga'a ttore for the Lackawapoa Usndrjr. Jawpb A. OoUln, ayrat. SOLD Af GAW LEY'S SHOB STORE.,