Pittston Gazette

              mx A 'tverrt rs will most effectlvely reach the . 7,000 homis in Pittston arid its immediate vicinity through the columns of this newspaper. /"WpBre the evening newspa- pi is with the morningjournals for cpnclusive proof that the bull of the news appears first in (he former. Rl WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1860 1 DAILY ESTABLISHED 1862 PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY KVENlNCi,.OCTOBER 29, 1900, TWQ CENTS A COPY \ 40c A MONTH. i ONLY DAli Y IN CITY FIFTY-FIRST YE GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK ALL LOOK TO AMERICA. THE ALVORD CASE. DESERTER LED NATIVES How Does This Strike You? MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY'S. big!! is MIk Movut Vernon Chief Think* Embeir Our Attitude on Chinese Question Favorably Received. Now York, Oct. 29.—Chief of Polic® Foley of Mount Vernon believes that Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr., tfc* defaulting note teller of the First National bank, is In hiding in the vicinity of Mount Vernon and that he is in constant communication with his wife,' while proceedings ■ler la Nesr There. David Fagin of Twenty-fourth Infantry an Insurgent. $i 75 Wool Blanket for $1.50 pair, (tr.oo Blanket for 65c pair. SPECIAL SALE K. OF  These price* of curs need no polish to make thim Dhine. It's the prices that makes them shine now it's Winter Underwear that occupies C-tH " baps yours js well. Children's He vy Fleeced Lined -ihiits a id Pants'rom ice. OHIHA WILL WELCOME OUK AOTIOH HE IS ACTIVE EH THE FIELD. $1.25 Bed Quiltb for $1.00 pair. Yang Ya, Formerly Minister to Washington and Now Accredited to Rnatlan Court, Confident of Sncoeai of Arbitration. are pending for a settlement of Alvord's affairs with the bank. Representatives of the bank said yesterday that Alvord, if apprehended, would be punished. Una Particular Enmity Toward Hla Former Company — Recently Captured Twenty Americana — General Hall Palla to Catch Geaeral Callloa. $1.50 Bed QuiIts fQr ■ 95c All Wool Cheviots for 75c yard. 65c All Wool Oxford Suiting 50c yd. $1.75 All Wool Crepon Suiting $1.25 All Wool Homespun Flannels 250 yd Outing Flannels in Polka Dots, Miy People Lost in k PLOT J N 8ERVIA. ! Frank K. Wood, a machinist employed by the New York Central and Hudson Kiver railroad, saw a man of Alvord's description driving through a small piece of woods a mile east of Yonkers at 1 o'clock Saturday morning. The man was alone in a light road wagon and wan seen an hour later In front of the Alvord residence in Summit avenue, Mount Vernon. This time he was seen by a man who was standing on the opposite side of the avenue from the Alvord house. The driver passed the residence three times, but no signals were noticed in any of the windows, and the wagon was driven hurriedly away in the direction of Tuckahoe. Detectives from the city arrived in Mount Vernon just before noon yesterday. They were driven to the Alvord residence, where they remalued for several hours. Before they left the detectives made a careful inspection of the premises. Children's Natural Heavy Random Shirts a.id Drawers ftom 10c. D * Cluldren's all wool superior quality shirts and drawers from 35c. Extra heavy fleeced lined shirts and drawers from 25c. Women's heavy fleeced lined vests and pants from 25c. Special—1 rase only ladies' fleeced lined vests n)ic. Scheme to Kidnap Kins Alexander and Declare Him Iaaaae. New York, Oct. 29.—The Herald-'published the following from ita correspondent at Yalta, Russia: Manila, Oct. 29.—While scouting near Looc a detachment of the Twentieth and Twenty-eighth regiments under Captain Beigler was attacked by 400 insurgents armed with rities under tjhe command of u white man whose nationality is not known to the Americans. The insurgents for the most part were intrenched. Flames. .Vienna, Oat. 2#.—A plot ha» been die covered it Belgarde, Servla, to kidnap King Alexander, declare htm Inaane and oonflne him Id a mad houee. The plot waa oonoocted by ex-King Milan, whom Alexander banlahed from the realm. Milan planned, aa a part o( the plot, to pot fata Illegitimate eon, Ybien, on the throne. Thirty arreata have been made. Special to the Oazrt*. Stripes and Plaids for Shirt Waists, hosiery. Gloves, Corsets. Union Made, Up-to-date "There appears to be do doubt that Russia would gladly welcome the idea of arbitration, so as to end the Chinese imbroglio, which she foresees dragging on endlessly unless some such measure puts •n end to the present condition of affairs.Ladies', misses',children's underwear Wbole Stock Marked Down to After a heroic fight Captain Beigler drove off the enemy, killing more than 75. The fight lasted for two hours. Captain Beigler and three privates were slightly wounded, and two of the Americans were killed. CLOTHING! TWO BLOCKS "But while Russia, aud especially her ruler, might have very much liked arbitration in the matter, on looking it over calmly the possibilities of diplomatic failure appeared so great, owing to the jealousies of th« powers, that Russia could not risk it, and that is why only a suggestion thrown out. Suit the Times. Men's heavy fleeced lined shirts and pants 49c each. ARE IN RUINS Cutler & Phinney. For Men, Boys and Children. Men's heavy random knit- ihitts and pants 25c each Gw Time* la Paris. An engagement took place Oct. 24 between detachments of the Third cavalry and the Thirty-third volunteer infantry, numbering 00, and a force of insurgents including 400 riflemen and 1,000 bolomen. The fighting was desperntc. Finally, under pressure of overwhelming numbers, the Americans were compelled to retire on Narvican. Lieutenant George L. Febigor and four privates were killed, uine were wounded and four are missing. Twenty-nine horses are missing. A number of teamsters were captured, by the insurgents, but were subsequently released. The enemy's loss is estimated at 150. 14 and 16 North Main St. Paris, Oct. 80.—Thee© are gay times Id "Gay Parse." The rlrita of the King of Greece, the King of the Belgians, and the so i of King George of Greeoe, the Prince of Crete, hare stirred op the olty, and there have been a series of social feastings and festivals that hare astonished even the veteran habitues of swell society. The last two weeks have witnessed an almost unbroken series of illuminations and al fresco dancing in the streets, which will be carried on for another week or two In all their height of gay revelry. Special to the OAurra. PEOPLE'S 'PHONE. NOTICE ! Men's heavy scarlet merino shirts and pants 25c. Men's white merino shirt* and pants 39c. "The United States is the only country interested that could today offer arbitration with a chance of its being successful. She has shown herself just to the Chinese, has no bones to pick with the powers and none of the jealousies that are the lot of the other allies. If she made the offer, she would certainly have Russia at her back, that of course also meaning France. "But would China agree? That is a very interesting point, and by good luck I am able'to answer it—that is to say, through one who is qualified to give an opinion of worth. ORGANIZED LABOR and its friends should insist on having the Unio"?! Registered Lahels on ail clothing, overalls, hals. caps and shoes they purchase. The Union Label of the Garment Workers is the emblem of the right conditions of libor. No sweat shop good% Union made goods are for sale b) the New York Department Store Company, 221, Lackawanna avenur, Scranton, Pa., and 51 South Main street, Pittston, Pa All organized labor and its friends are invited to examine good, honest made merchandise sold at these stores at less price than other merchant* are sell ng diseased sweat shop goods. Explosion Adds to the De- PANNEBECKER'S STUDIO Men's fine Australian wool shirts and drawers 75c each. Another grade somewhat finer at Si a garment. strootion. "Barney, the coachman for the Alvords, told two of ray men that matters would soon be straightened out and settled. I am convinced Alvord is somewhere near here.'* • Chief of Police Foley said last night We Make a Specialty All work finished i n from six to ten days regardless o f weather. 14 South Main Street, The chief would not say what formed the basis of his belief and did not offer to explain what the coachman meant. PEOPLESSTORE ELEVEN FIREMEN MISSING A civilian launch towing a barge loaded with merchandise near Arayat was attacked by a force of 150 insurgents under David Fagin, a deserter from the Twenty-fourth infantry. The American troops, on hearing firing, turned out in force before the boat could b£ looted and recaptured it. ♦oK Children's Photos. POISON IN RICE'S BODY. 15 South Main sweet, PlttitM. Always the | Drtirjr'« Cheapest. | Old Sttati Telephone Oall 412. Death Z»at« In Bins Blag Prison. Special to the Gasrtb. "I met him today. He had ju8t come town to Yalta so as to be near the fountain head of Russian polities, which today is of such vital importance to China. That personage was his excellency Ynng Yu, Chinese minister to the court of St. Petersburg. The Property Loss Will be Expert Wlttkana Find* Truce* of Mercury, Enormous. Sing Sing, N. Y., Oot. 89.—Warden Johnson, of Sing Sing prison, says the death rat* In the prison 1* lower then It baa been tn aeven years. Only eight Inmates have died tn the last twelve months, and most of tbem died from tnberenloels oontrsoted before the; entered the prison. New York, Oct. 29.—Following the announcement of Profepsor Witthaus' discovery of enough mercury to cause death in the kidneys and intestines of William Marsh Rice, the old millionaire whose sudden death more than a month ago led to so many sensational developments, and the chemist's further statement that mercury formed no part of the fluid used in embalming the body, a consultation of the authorities will be held today which may decide the next step in unraveling tfce mystery. RITTSTi Wr RENN'A. Fagin, who holds the rank of general among the insurgents, has sworn special enmity to"ward his former company. Of the 20 men* he captured a mouth ago seven have returned. One was killed in a fight, his body being horribly mutilated. Fagin sends messages to hiH former comrades threatening them with violence if they become his prisoners. It was Fagin's men who captured Lieutenant Frederick W. Alstaetter, who is still a prisoner.IF IN NEED of any of the " following goods give us a call, for our prices are the lowest, as you aU know. "This la uot in any sense an interview, but merely a' few ideas given in the course of conversation during a visit which I had solicited in order to find out bow such an idea as that of arbitration by the United States would find reception la the Chinese mind. FIRE m saleMp ! idAREFULLY lcok our following price list over and come to the Bitf Sale and be convinced we art selling' UNION MADE CLOTHINO at less price than others are telling sweat shop diseased non-union goods for. PpeclalCto the Gixwrrs. ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OP mWm * New York, Oot. 89 —A Are started In the boil ding occupied by Co., drag manufacturers, at tbe corner of Greenwich and Warren streets, shortly after noon. A terrific explosion followed and the front oi the building was hurled across the street The Hartman Bnlldlng, on the opposite corner, oanght Are and was rained. Tht Coward ahoe store, cdjolnlng, was (la: wreoked. The exploelon also wrecked tht building of Kppen, Smith, Weyinann & Co, across Warren a treat from the Tar rant bnlldlng- There were seventy-five men In the bnlldlng and It la thought all an lost Eleven men from Engine Company 87 are mlaslng. There were sixty girls In ths Tarrant bnlldlng and only ten are known to have escaped. The Horn* restaurant, adjoining the Tarrant bnlldlng, was burned. It was fnll of people. Bow many wen loat la unknown. There are now twenty-five lnjnrcd at Hndaoc street, of whom Ave will sorely d'e. The monetary loss la not eetlmatad. The fire la still burning and the two ctty blocks bounded by Hurray, Orsenwlch, Chambers and Washington streets, will be a total loes. Death of a Maw Jersey Offlelal. GROCERIES BOOTS AND SHOES FLOOR OIL CLOTH L N0LEI1 TABLE OIL CLOTH FLOWER POTS 'L T HARE WASHING MACHINES Apeelal to tbe Oasvm. Trenton, N. J., Oot. 89.—Adjutant General William Stryker died here this morn lng of heart aompllcstlons. He wsa born In 1888.  "His excellency was three and one-half yearn minister to the United States, aud *hen talking of that period of bin diplomatic carear his face fills with a look of pleasurable recollection. He was also Chiuese delegate to tbe peace conference at The Hague, where he met Mr. White aad his colleagues, representing the United States, aud he was much Impressed with the sincerity of the American delegates and the enthusiasm they displayed. Chinese Minister's Views. District Attorney Gardiner, »Coroner Hart, Professor Witthaus and perhaps Dr. Walker Curry, who was Mr. Rice's physician, will meet in the district attorney's office, and it is probable the chemist will have a supplementary report to make. Although the amount of mercury he found in the body was sufficient to kill a man if administered in a soluble form, Profespor Witthaus did not say so in his first report. He was then asked to make this plaiu in an additional statement and to tell if he could form any idea whether this poison might' have been a principal ingredient of any medicine the old man was taking or if it must have been administered with some ulterior motive. General Hall's Expedition, Still Continues, Children's Short Pants Suits General Hall's expedition, with a force of nearly 800 men, through the mountains to Binungonau, proviuee of Infanta, iu pursuit of the insurgent general Cailles, although it discovered no trace of the enemy, encountered great hardships on the raarctafc. Twenty Chinese porters died, and 4CMken were sent into hospital. After stamping a garrison of 250 men in BinangcS| and visiting Polillo island, off the of Infanta province, General Hall qtl the rest of his force embarked thaqp"«a the transport Garronne. Reports from Goniiaai Young's district show a daily increase of insurgents there owing to the fact that recruits are going thither from the towns. Jnion  ....Men's Clothing 65c, $1, $1.50, $3.50. THE WEATHER. Government Bureau, Scranton, Pa., Oot. 20. BARGAINS! No other stores can sell for less than $2 oo to $5 00. Washington, D. O., Oot. 20.—Forecast until 8 p. m. Tuesday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Partly cloudy tonight; Tuesday, fair; stationary temperature. "After considerable preliminary conversation, all leading up to the same point, Minister Yu opened with a very sincere tribute to the United States for the absolute fairness that country had shown to China, which, he said, every Chinaman would remember. But in that respect, he said, he had personally not been at all astonished, because the impression that had most deeply struck him during his United States experience was the practical fairmindedness of all the better class of Americans. Yet to be had in Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. Men's Suits $2, $3, $5, $7, $8. Children's Short Fanes, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c. These suits are rea ly. worm from $5 OO to $20.OO. ; Rain haa fallen in the past twenty-four houre over the North Pacific ooast, .the extreme Northwest, the upper half of the Mississippi Valley, Esatern Pennsylvania, the New England coast and ths greater portion of the Laks Region. today's conditions. Actual value from 50c to $1.25. That the old man had a penchant for patent medicines and that he frequently took them is admitted by his physician and others who knew him. Dr. Curry says that in none of the medicine he prescribed' for the old millionaire was there any mercury, but he adds that he found Mr. Rice wns taking a medicine that was given to him by a friend and that it was not without some argument that he induced his patient to stop taking it. FORD BROS. Boys' Long Pants Suits Men's'Overcoats and ulsters, all colors and shades, in beaver, chinchilla, covert cloth and rare ties  While a detail of the Thirty-third volunteer infantry was returning from Bangued on rafts it wan fired upon by insurgents, Sergeant Berdstaller being killed and two privates wounded. $2.89, $3, $4, $5 All other stores sell same suits from $4 oo to $12 oo. Northerly winds and seasonable temperatures prevail along ths Atlantic coast, whlls ever the balanoe of ths oountry ths prevailing winds are southerly v h temperatures generally above the average for ths season. "Then I asked him point blank how China would accept the idea of arbitration in the present troubles. His reply was; $1.50, $2.50, $5, $7.50 | F you are going to put * potatoes in for the winter get a sample from us before buying. They are tjrown in York State Fine stock. Quality cannot be beat , Lots of 5 bu CC/» and over per bushel JJt The Philippine commission has decided to compile the revised Philippines customs tariff from its own investigations, assisted by the report of the army board. The result will be forwarded to the United Statea for publication and discussion among those interested In foreign commerce. When the details appear to be satisfactory and the draft has been approved by the secretary of war, the commission will promulgate it here as a law. The measure has taken on a new and international commercial interest, and the coui-ho of the commission is heartily comineudcd here. But Little Laundry? ,ooo pairs nun's and boys' pants all styles, from 75^tO $3 '• 'My own idea is that arbitration in this matter would be the ide*l solution, for my fear at present is that unless something is done negotiations will drag on for u long time. Actual worth and price in other stores $4 00 to $15 00. An endeavor to learn what druggist prepared the medicine prescribed by Dr. Curry for Mr. Rice was fbtfle. The above are only a sample of the many bargains we have to offer We cordially invite every one to attend this busy clothing sale and see the Bargains at Tmumi roa 24 hours khdiku 8a.it. Stations Min Max Stations Min Max Albany 60 6j LaCroeee 48 70 Alpena 54 58 Lander 22 56 Bingham ton1... 52 61 Loe Angeles.. .50 f8 Bismarck 86 66 Louisville 68 82 Boston 52 62 Marquette 50 66 Buffalo ...50 68 Memphis.......66 90 | Cairo 64 78 Miles City 88 58 Cedar City Milwaukee 56 66 Charleston 64 78 Montreal  " 'The idea of arbitration is exceedingly popular with us in Chiua, but,' he added a few seconds later, 'I fear our people would object to a court of arbitration the members of which comprised ouly Europeans. They fear that Europeans arc prejudiced ngainut them. They would Imagine that they were not going to be treated fairly.' Cripple CreelC** Ills mine Closes. Don't think that because yon d not have a large bundle every week we do not want your work. Just let us know and we will pet youi bundle, no matter how smnll. It will be properly laundered, too. ACME STEAM LAUNDRY, 83 South ruin St. 46 Luzerne Ave. Colorado Springs, Oct. 29.—Stratton's Independence gold mine at Cripple Creek is closed. Just when it will reopen is uncertain. The miners insist on tfee rescinding of the order for searching the men to prevent the steuling of ore. Manager Shipman is not disposed to change it except to make it stronger. In this he 1r backed by several of the leading mining companies of CYtpple Creek, includ- PRISON KEEPER KILLED. N. Y. BANKRUPT STORE Evans Bros. Om of Bis Murderers. in Escaping, Vails to Special to the Qaxttts. His Death. Chattanooga.. .66 Chicago 63 Cincinnati 68 Cleveland 60 Davenport. 60 | Denver 88 Detroit W Dodge City  Dulnth ..46 80 Moorhead .... 40 so 76 New Or lean*, .68 84 78 New York 50 60 64 Norfolk 5« 68 66 North Platte..80 CW 70 Omaha 41 CO 64 Oswego 54 66 .. Philadelphia.. .66 W 52 Plttabnnr- ...48 & New York, Oct. 29.—Keeper Hogh Mc- Govern «h hammered to death by two eaoaplng priaonera early today on the fourth floor of the firat tter of the Seventh diatrlot of the prleon connected with the Weat Bide Conrt. George WllaOD, an old trnaty, who aonght to prevent the. eaoape, waa beaten inaenaible and taken dying to a hoepital. Joeeph Emereon, one of the eeeaplng men, fell from a aeoond-itory window and waa killed lna+antly. Arthnr Flanagan, the prime mover, managed to get away. The men aawed through the iron ban of their cell* with a fine-tooth saw. The implement la believed to have bean fnrntahed by Flanagan'a sweetheart. Both of the convlcta are colored. " 'Do you mean, then, that the obstacle la fatal?' Rulo, Neb., Oct. 29.—William Hunt, a local tough, became intoxicated at a political rally here. lie was arrested about midnight by Marshal Wake. On the way to the jail he drew a revolver and shot the marshal twice, killing him. The marshal's body was not found until half an Murderer'* Nerve Failed. Telephone or send postal. 51 South Main Street, Pittston, Phoen'x Hall. *• SQUTH MAIN STRBBT. " 'No,' he replied; 'we should have to pemuade our people that it was all right.' Would Take Anerloaa Snacettlon. ing the Portland, the Elkton, the Gold Coin and others employing in the aggregate 2,500jjunerB. These mine owners say that ffijjr losses from ore stealing reach into the thousands of dollars weekly. Many of the iniuers, it is asserted, secreted ore worth $5 to $15 a pound in u belt or otherwise beneath their underclothing, some of them carrying off ten or more pounds undetected. The compromise order permits underclothing to be worn during inspection. The miners' union is uot Involved so far. Stratton's Independence employs 300 miners. .» ittaburg ■»«- Portland, Or.. .42 -V *» THERE ARE $$$ IN II F)rury s Brie 60 Escanaba 64 Galveston 70 Grand Haven..48 Green Bay 62 Havre 84 Helena 86 Halifax 4ft Huron 86 Jacksonville. ..68 Kansas City....68 Key West 74 Knosvllle W El Paso. .. rurUkM) vl.. .V G2 Quebec 4 60 Rapid City...,a at Rochester ft 70 Bab Francisco.41 84 Spokane St 62 8tLouis 86 48 St. Paul 48 56 Seranton GO 66 Tampa 08 78 Toledo 60 TP Washington. ..60 83 Willis ton 32 78 Winnemucca ..24 " 'And, knowing Americans, you have faith in their impartiality and fairness?' " 'Myself, absolutely. And I should imagine that with the suggestion coming from the United States It would be readily accepted by our great man and plenipotentiary, Li Hung Chang. hour afterward. Believing no oue had seen him do the shooting, Hunt joined the crowd about the 4ead officer's body and made inquiries as to how it had happened. One man pment remembered to have heard the marshal say earlier in the evening that he intended to arrest Hunt. The latter was at once accused and in his sudden fright confessed. The crowd cudeavorcd to take him away from the officer, but after roughly handling Hunt the crowd desisted for want of a NOT FOR US; BUT FOR YOU! A Supreme Event at Our Hosiery Department. SUITS.... " 'It is to the interest of the United States to brkig about a normal situation in China with the utmost rapidity. America lias a large trade with us, and that trade is beiug very seriously damaged by the condition of things, which may last a long time.' MADE TO ORDER FROM A SCHOOL SALE OF BLACK CAT TRIPLE KNEE STOCKINGS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Best Patent Flour . Best Family Flour . Chop and Meal weight Bran and Midds " - 4-SO $20.00 Up. George Buss, CITY TAILOR. 'V. £. Denaldson, Official in Charge. Plagae In the Yukon Valley. 4.25 1.C5 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL " 'Do you believe Russia would support the idea?* Seattle, Wash., Oct. 29.—The Rev. Father John B. Rene, iu charge of the Roman Catholic missions on the Yukon, has arrived at Dawson with a terrible story of the sufferings of the patives in that valley from an epidemic of a mysterious disease resembling a coiubiuatipn of pneumonia, measles and typhoid fever. At Holy Cross mission GO out of 150 Indians died in less than two months. Famine now threatens, as the natives have not been able to luy up supplies of tish and game for the winter. The plague has been general all along the river and along the coast of Bering sea, and thousands of natives have died and many more will die from the disease itself or the starvation following in its train. St. Lrala Putor Oom to I*dla. Special to the Gizrrr*. '/*" The range of today's prices for the active stocks of the New York stock markets are riven below. The quotations are famished the by M. 8. Jordan A Co., stock brokers, room Miners' Bank Building, Pittafcon, Pa, •Phone 1W0. r«« York Uoek Market. leader. Another, mob formed later, but Hunt had been taken to the county seat. 1.05 33C "Minister Yu replied that he certainly thought she would, as the czar's pet ideal was arbitration, as shown by his calling together of the peace conference. Then he said: Family Nearly Wiped Ont. A STOCKING that's built for business, that's tte reason-for the Triple Knees, a stocking that wears, a stocking that's popular in price and once bought, always bought. Oats, per bush • 8k. Louis, Oct. 29.—Bay. George E. Stokes, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in thla oity, will atart for | India In a few dsys. He unexpectedly received notice that he had been appointed pastor of First English Methodist Church In Oalontta. The appointment wm made by Bishop Thoburn. Mr. Stokes snooeeds Bev. Mr. Wame, who was made Blahop of India and Malayala bj the laat general conference which set In Ohioago. Port Clinton, O., Oct. 29.—A quadruple drowning occurred near Piaster Bed, on Sandusky bay, eight miles east of here, yesterday afternoon. The drowned were tht» children of William Stark. Mr. Staj-k and the children went for a boat rid*. Qjj returning to shore the l»oat became fouled in a tish pound net, and the oarsman could neither forge the boat ahead nor go back. The children became frightened, and. leaning over the side of the small craft, it capsised, resulting iu the four deuths. Mr. Stark came here from Toledo three weeks ago. He then had a family of a wife and ten children. Last week Harvey, aged 4, died, and the week before another child, aged 3 months, died. We Have It! 25 bush, lots * Open- High Low- Cloetnsr. est. eat In*, lmo. Sugar..,. 121H 190* 131* American Cotton Oil  New York, Oct. 29, 1900. " 'England would joiu, because she also is suffering severely In the matter of trade,which is becoming worse each day.' 12c Long Hay 90c 80c American/Tobaooo.., MM KM ps 90 imn. St .. 84« 84» Si* aJ* American 8. W. pref  Atoll. 31H 31H 81H as toook^Trmc.'.'.6?& 61U flo* 6 a. AO 743 74* 7394 74 •on. Tobacco 28* 28* 88M WM -hm. * Ohio — mi 2m aw OAQ. Western ....  O..B.AQ ...127 127* W* J® HI dTa h  redCV»? stMi'.V.V.V.V.' w" km jjji asji 'edorml 8teel Pfd.... IWS4 6«J «7« «7Ji Ho.. Itan St TexaaJPf .« na si JIM V)ilnUle*NMh.... 7«W 7«C 7tH 7«S daDh&tUn ZlmMd. 07 07 SW« 95 let. Tna iwD M D» "8 40. Pftc S8 MU MM »K keople'. Qu M« «lS »*H Colorado Fuel A Iron SHV* 39 38* iWX -irsey Central. •••• o. PMlflo UK »K UK lortolki Wutem.. DM, »* SB 36 '»•» 1 88 S ••*»« ' lai "What Impressed me was the absolute belief which his excellency held that the CTnited States could achieve what no other power could enabled to, on account of long standing feutjs qpd jealousies, and 'that was the embodirqept of an impartial court of arbitration. He favored a court composed of truly Independent men, such as the American delegates at The Hague, aud not politicians, as arbitrators, and his sentiment of assurance that the idea would appeal to Li Hung Chang just as well an it did to himself w«l« striking in its full confidence. — Pure Cider Vinegar, the best kind for pickling, 25c per gal. THE SCHOOL SALE THIS WEEK Cut Hay Potatoes, per bush Best Butter, Hams Skin Hams Is going to make it interesting for you at tbe Hosiery Counter. Bring the boys and girls, introduce them to the Black Cat and if you present this advertisement, buy a pair of stockings, there's a Souvenir for the youngster. 24c and 25c - iojc • 1 IjC - 7lc The Pao-tlnir Missionaries, SHANNON. IBB Igsggp GIuiow'i Big Exposition. SpecUa tot&e axzrrrx. London, Oct. 29.—The Peking correspondent of The Times says: "It is said ihut the commander of the allied troops at Pao-ting-fu has arrested the provincial treasurer, Who was cliletiy responsible for the ill treatment of the rescued missionaries." Advices from Pao-ting-fu give harrowing accounts of the sufferings of missionaries at the hands 0f Boxers, and it is reported that ten missionaries are still at Cheng-ten-fu. The correspondent of The Morning Post at Paoting-fu, wiring Oct. 20, says: "The Boxers declare that the provincial treasurer ordered them to kill all foreigners. He allowed 11 Americans and 4 British to be massacred." . Glasgow, Oat. 29—Glasgow la getting ready for the International Exposition to fee held here next rammer. The guarantee fund la half a million pound* sterling, and It baa been fully subscribed. The demaDd (or apaoe baa gone far beyond the limit* of ot the Expoaitlon. The handsome and ex tenelve buildings are in prooeas of oon•trnetion In Kelviogrove Park, and are well advanoed. Gal. Hams Chicago, Oct. 29.—The postoffice clerks of Chicago have entered the ranks of tfye Po»tofHce Clerka Join Union. *'He emphasized especially the danger of a prolongation of the present policy as tending to much delay and useless loss of trade, which would not only be a great blow to large American interests, but would effectually prevent China's obtaining those resources which she needed to make good the damage done and pay the fce.eessary indemnities." nulfs unionists. The c|iDrkH haye atfiliit**d with the American Federation of IJCHSfAMOtS. SuminKa Wm. Drury. Labor, apd the new organization will be known as the Chicago Postotiice Clerks' union. It Is said that practically all the -ANTRIM'S Sor. Pao. Pref... tf. Y.CJen  O & W  ...138? .5 wl7" ia$i v ■» I L. J ,400 postoftice employees in Chicago jolued the movement. Foremost among the objects for which the new union is to strive for will be the adoption of the eight hour workday for letter carriers in .Chicago and throughout th4D country. **wu» rot Mit/. A"9 ctmmm 3»jpf JOHN O'D. MANGAK'S 1342 134H SW? *ao H*!| "it **& «* «!■ ieal'-DtfOoiui4gn.tDD 1H 18 17jj 17V [tailing lot PreTd... !XH WH 6~K 67* 4n fly '  So. 3j. Prat. W « «« 60 Tou. 6. * Iron. 67* S7K AT, 6}!C U. S.UD«UDM- Oom.. 11* I'M JIM £'« O. B.'Lnthv P»(... 71* Tl« . ,l°* Robber A 33 31* lljlji jtmss-k i t t | Western UnioD 81 B1 .81 81 3 North Rain Street. Bryan Il«»ts His Reoord. Mnkdfn Dlatrivt W«| Mined. PRICES. Special to the Oazctts. St. Petersburg, Oct. 2tD.—Official dispatches say the Russian sappers who jvere employed to dig out and destroy the mine* at }?'iki}C*n found the whole district mined, and it was only t|jo unexpected arrival of the Itus.sinn troops that pro- Tented wholesale destruction. A special commission was appointed to investigate. The advices also -say thqt the provincial treasurer escaped and that the Chinese guerrillas had been looting extensively, their booty including the Mautchoo throne, extensive libraries, collections of plqturef fnd colossal archroological obj Jettc, All 6t great value. Koaievtlt Ip lllnychamton, Balnbrldge, N. Y., Oofc. 29.—Bryan 1# eat for a record-breaking tonr today. He wtllepeak to twenty-nine plaoea. Elliot Danfoith end wife are on the Bryan train, «s well aa Mrs. Brjan. When the toaln arrived here, Bryan waa In bed and wae •wakened by cheering and the booming of oannon. Binghamton, N. Y., Oct. 29. — Mrs. Roosevelt took charge of her distinguished husband's campaign tour yesterday and prescribed rest. The governor, who Is pretty yearly fired out by his three montlj&' spellbinding, nroved f}ii obedieijt patient and beyond taking a driye ii) thp ffternoon and attending Christ Episcopal fdurch last night he spent an absolutely quiet day, remaining ip his upqrfmepts at the Bennett hotel. He was accompa- Wd on his drive by Mrs. Roosevelt, and the two ate luncheon In the woods. la Two Wrecks In a Week. Waltham, Mass., Oct. 29.—The second freight wreck here on the Fitch burg road within a week occurred yesterday afternoon, but fortunately no one was killed, although two men were slightly hurt and seven cars and one locomotive were badly damaged. The injured are V. Barnes, fireman, and James Livingston, head brakeman, both of Fitchburg. Kijrfneur Lynda, who was engineer of the 'reight that was run Into last Hunday, viis also In charge of the train that was elescopcd yesterday. Best Patent Flour - $4.50 Chop and Meal 1.05 Bran and Midds, 105 Oats, per bushel - - .33 Long Hay per 100 Cut Hay per .100 - Potatoes per bushel Best Butter per lb - Cheese per lb GUYER« YOUNGS •nam aho raovision K&QSBT. New York, Oct. 20, 1900. Ot. Dec. SOLD Af CAWLEY'S SHOE STORE* •9° .85 WUemt, S».— 77 1 3 Vptclal to Qazittk. Th« Boid-BlAlne Trassj. Armstrong's FAL .6o •*5 St. John'e, N F , Oot. 29.—The election campaign, which end* on the 8th of November, le waxing fut and fnrioM. Premier Bond advoeatea the ratification of the Bond-Blaine reciprocity treaty with the United Btatee. ©==il v A 0lut lf.rv. H(Ulster. A startling InoMent, U nfrrftoi by John Oliver of Philadelphia, aa follow*: "I waa Id an awful oondltlon. My akin was almost yellow, eyes snnken, tongue ooated, pain oontlnually In back and sides, no appetite, growing weaker day by day. Three physlplans had given me np. Then I waa advlaed to sea Wxotrlo Bitters; to my gisat Joy, the first bottle made a decided Improvement. I continued their nee for three weeks, and am now a wall man. I know they robbed the grave of another victim." No one ehonld fall to try them. Only Oflo , guaranteed at Strob'a pharmacy, West PlttatoD, »n4 yf. C Price, Pittston. fobbed the Grave A Village Blaeksaeltb 8»»m nil Little Bob*. Life, The Myitio Life Re newer is the moet powerful nerre builder known. It absolutely con* ill form* of nervous dleeaaee end weaknesses, no matter how aggravated or how long duration, snch tp nenralgls, nervous {Hesitation, 'nervous paroxysms, St. Vltna' danoe, palpitation of the heart, physical and mental weakneaa, debility of old afie, etc. Sold by J. H. Honok, drug glet No. 4 North Main St, Pittaton - . 12 Kr. H. H. Black, the well known Tillage blacksmith at OrabameviUe, Sullivan Co., N. aays: "Qor Utile eon, g»e year* old, haa alao been aubject to oroup, and ao bad have the attaeka been that we have feared many time* that he would die. -We bare had the doctor and used many medl olnea, but Chamberlain's Oongb Remedy is QAW our sole reliance. It seems to dls solve the toqgb ninoons and by giving frequentdoaee wben the uroapy syntptoma anpear we have found that the dreaded crofip fa cnred before It gets settled '' There ia no danger in giving thla remedy for it oon taina no opium or other injurious drugs snd may be given as oon&dently to a babe af I* §n adult For Hie by Farter, Peek A Roberta.' tpotheearigg; pittston, one door above Eagle Hotel; West Pittston, Wyoming and Luserns Ave*. Best' Floor  Meal and Chop, per ioo  Corn and Cr. Corn, per 100., Bran and Brown Midds., too Oats, per bushel  Hay, per too:  $4.60 1.05 1.05 1.05 .33 . .90 ,85 DERBIES Slope the Ooagh and Works off the Cold Laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta core a oold In one day. No cure, no pay. Prloe 25 omits.  No. 91 South Main Street Koom Defeats DeWot. Special to the Giarrrs. SHOWN TODAY. IT HAS GOME! London, Oot. 89.—Lord Roberta reports that General Knox defeated DeWet on OsL 87th, capturing two o( hla gnna and three wagons. There were no caaualtlea. of people In both Europe and America are being restored to health and atnngth by the use of Bpeer'a Port Wine. Tbonsandri Upon Thousands }n the field (of medicine Is Hood'f Sarsaparlfla. It poiweaeee actual and unequalled merit by which it eoree all dleeaaea caused or promoted by impure or Impoverished blood. If yoo have rheumatism, catarrh, dyspepsia or sorotula you may take Hood's Sarsaparilla and be cored. If yon are run down and feel weak and tired, you may be sore it will do yon good. First Nd For* moat a lbs. Fancy Evap Apricots j cans Fancy Yellow Peaches (this year)  Our new stock of Wall Paper For the fall trade. We are selling ' All grades at a Great Reduction. Paper from 7c roll up. I WALTER SPRY, \TtSUr This wine la a little higher In prlee bat worth five times as mnoh aa others for invalids on aooount of the Iron derived from the soil of ths extensive vlneyarda In which the Oporto Qrapa vines from Portugal are grown In New Jersey. Spear's Port Wine hsa been adopted by the moat aolanttfio and experienced physicians. .60 .85 .30 Boosovelt Leave* Blogbamton. i lb Mocha and Java Coffee i bottle Beef, Iron and Wine Nobbiest Ever Shown. •pedal to the Gastt-^x. Bingham ton, Oct. 29.—Governor Rooae-j valt left here at ten o'olook for the last week of bla speaking campaign. The Governor makes two apeeohea today and tonight. For sprains, swelling and lameneaa there la nothing so good sa Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try It. For sal* by Farrer, Peck A Roberts. apctbeoarlae;iPlttaton, one door above Kagle Hotel, gw) Wart PIttston, l«w A«^ J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO., FAY 20™ CENTURY hatter. J £ South Main Street. QOOOS DKUVSnmOfnOMPTLY Birtn'i ojr»Ur pulon in now opto. The (DTortU funllj uthutle U Hood'e Pills.