Pittston Gazette

              si C£a$cftc* IWWWWWWHWMWf J A ilvertisers will most egec- % ► **• tively reach the 7,690 * ► homes in Pittston and its im- S J mediate vicinity through tht Jj ► columns of this newspaper. 5 M **#******#***** the evening new«pa-J A- perswith the morning jour-j nals for conclusive proof that 3 the bnlk of the pews appears 2 first in the former. J - -sm FIFTY-FIRST YEAR PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER li, 1900. T W40h ANMONTH°P Y } ONLY DAILY IN CITY THE TREATY WILL BE AMENDED CHAMBERLAIN ASSAILED ROBERTS IN CAPE TOWN. THE WORK OF CONGRESS COUNTY AND STATE. HAVE JUST ARRIVED Christmas || Candies, Nuts t Slippers We quote you prices on our Staple line of Groceries; but next week will quote you prices the largest stock of Candies, Nuts and Fruit in thJ city, at prices that will astonish you. « ....DISPLAY brilliant Reception of British Con- Charged In Commons With Cape Town, Dec. 11.—The official recaption tendered to Lord Roberts here together with the presentation of the addresses and the sword of honor, was a magnificent spectacle and was wit' nessed by 25,000 people. The ceremony began with a luncheoh at Good Hope hall, where Lord Roberts made a spwch, In the course of which he expressed the utmost confidence in Lord Kitchener and paid a high tribute to the Invaluable services of Sir Alfred Miiner. minder, First Big Appropriation Bill Passed In Ten Minutes. ttnari D11 HorU OoodanMd In BMI' Bmdln*. Serious Offense. lira. Dorothy Krlok, one of Hacleton'a beat known women, baa pawed away. The anow la thirteen lnohea deep and the loe flvo lnohea thick at 8nmmlt Laae, Wayne oounty. The Wllllama colliery, at fcottavlUe, whloh haa been Idle for more than a yearl la to be plaoed In operation at once HOLIDA HOT TtEPLY TO HIS DETRACTORS. EEDUOTIOif 01 WAR BEVENUE. Republican House ( aucni Ssitilna (be Committee bill—Debate til Seriate on tbe Hay - Pauncefote -. -5 Secretary Haj Will Nat Resign. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Declares Amendment Attaeklif Him Monitrvia and Absurd—Never t'aed Hla Political Influence to flecare Pecuniar? Gala. GOODS. * ?SW 8tock Markets, furnished by M. 8. Jordan A Co., stock brokers, room 26, Miner®' Bank Bnildlng. Treaty Closed. New Tork, Dec. U, 1900. Open. Cloe London, Dec. 11.—Mr. D. Llofrd-George, Radical, member for the Carnarvon district, brought together in the house of commons yesterday a series of accusations against Mr. Chamberlain a(1 been appearing in the and moved that methW of toe goV'ertt™ent. «ughf tft hit* A direct or indirect interest Tft £ohcerns competing for govt-rtimeht contracts. He pointed out that tne secretary of state fot th* oolonies held 5,000 shares and other members of his family 67.00C shares in the Birmingham trust, which in turn was a share owner in the Tubes, limited, making £10,000 a year out of gov ernment contracts. He asserted also that Mr. Chamberlain fttad his relatives held shares worth frtnrt £230,000 to £250,000 In Elliott's Metal company, contractors to the Admiralty, and shares valued at £250,ti00 in Kynoch's Dynamite company, contractors to the war office. The open air function followed in the principal square of the city, whir*; splendidly decorated, mayor of Cape presented the svvrd amid a ecene of tremendous Sir Alfred Milkier-, who was present, received ri great ovation. Tvashlflgton. free. 11.—The first of the great supply bills, the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, was passed by the house lb record time. The bill carries $24,49G,408 and has 131 pages, but there was less than ten minutes' debate upon it. Mr. Bingham of Pennsylvania, who was in charge of the measure, tendered his thanks to  house for the Sonfidence shown in tht appropriations committee. It required about three hours for the clerk to read the bill. No other business was transacted.After a varied oareer of twelve years, the Dlooeaan Record, a Oathollo weekly pnbllahed In Scrantnn, haa suspended. Amer. 8tesl and Wire. .. Atchison  Atchison pref  Brooklyn Traction  Ches & Ohio  Federal Bteel  Federal Steel pref.. Man. El  Mo. Pa  Peo Gas  Ool. Iron A Fne. So. Pacific  Nor. Pac  Nor. Pac.pref....,.,, . O * W...%  Penn ' flooding  Leather  Rubber  Union Pacific  Union Pacific pref Wabash pref.... Western Union. =p 79 •IP • 96 . 71* 83 One Whole Floor Aaron Drumhel!er, a pioneer resident of the Hafleton region, died suddenly on Sunday of heart trouble. He was born at Summit Hill In 1829. CYCLIST'S TRICK CAUSES COLLISION Representative troops of all the forces of the colonies, including the Canadians, joined lu & procession from the town hall to the square, which was accompanied by a continuous roar of cheers, ladies throwing flowers from windows and balconiea.Deeplte recent heavy rains, the drouth In the Hazleton region remalna unbroken Water la atlll being hauled by tralna to aeveral of the oolllerlea. Devoted to Toys, Dolls, Barnes, Etc. The new Baptlat ohuich at Oreen Ridge will be dedicated next Sunday. It la expeoted that fiev. Warren G. Partridge, of Cincinnati, will preach. Opening Day After the presentation of the sword and a casket, subscribed for by Capfe Colonists, Lord Roberts presented to a number of, troopers distinguished service biedais ata'd other decorations. Last evening the streets were splendidly iiluminat ed with electrical devices and Chinese lanterns. Transparencies of the popular generals were displayed, and an enormdUn crowd of cheering people filled the priri cipal thoroughfare?, The day's celebra tion came to au bnd with a military tattoo and fireworks. The views of the minority members of the ways and committee oh the bill reducing war taxes about $40,000,- 000 was completed and mftdo public late in the afternoon. It is signed by the entire Democratic membership of the committee, Messrs. Richardson of Tennessee, Swanson of. Virfinia, McClellan of York, Newlands of Nevada, Cooper of Texaa and Underwood of Alabama. The report says that the minority is of the opinion that the proposed reduction of revenues is too small and that the bill does not go far enough in relieving the people of the burdens imposed upon them for war purposes. The remaining taxes, says the report, Are unnecessary and should be removed. Best Pat. Flour, bbl - $4.50 Feed, all kinds, (mum 1.00 Citron, fancy, 2 lbs for - 25c Lemon Peel, 2 lbs for 25c Orange Peel, 2 lbs for 25c Best Seeded Raisins, lb lie Sultana Raisins, per lb - 15c Almond Nuts, per lb - 18c English walnuts, 2 lbs for 25c Mixed Nuts, per lb - - 12c Sensational Report of Native Uprising in China. E. P. Reynolds, proprietor of a Sorauton rsstaurant, waa held in $800 ball to ans ver the charge of drawing the color lice b i Oharlea O'Nell, a negro. Oats, per bushel - - Potatoes, per bushel - Onions, per bushel - Butter, Best CREAMERY lb Cheese, Full Cream " Gr. Sugar 17 lbs tor - 33C 55c 65c 25c 13c 1.00 WEBHESDAY. DEC. 12. From Deoembtr 11th on my store #111 b« open every evening until itter the holldaye. 11 B. B. Cutlkr. The American Hotel, Mauoh Chunk, has again changed ownership.' One year ago Attorney E O. Nothslem purchased the property from Lafayette Lentfc for $20,- 000. Oa Saturday he sold the hotel, fixturea, etc., to LoUle Prlnoe, of Washing ton, D. O , for $45,000 Washington, Deo. 11.—"The report that Secretary Hay will resign If the Senate •mends the Hay-Paunoefote Treaty la the veriest trash," said Senator Lodge this morning. "Will the amendment be to 1 rep table to both the State Department and Eogland?" was aaked. "they will have to accept It," said Lodge. "There la a considerable majority In the Senate In favor of a&oiDtlng the amendment and, this beipg eo, the treaty can eoaroely be ratified all without It.'* After enumerating other companies in which the Chamberlain family, he asserted, had interests, Mr Lloyd Cioorxe declared "that he was not attacking the pri rate character VDf me minister, but had l-sjsed the matter because "this case fought be used as a precedent later to justify corruption." PEOPLE'SSTORE Look After Your Tooth, Lord Roberts' wife and daughters are expected to arrive today. They will sail with the field marshal on board the Cana da for England. ' Ton will use them a great deal for the next few weeks and It Is Important that they be In proper aha pa for service. Tbe Albany Dentists, 38 N. Franklin atreet, Wllkesbarre, will fix them up for you in good ahape on abort notloe. Charges sre light. Beat aet of teeth $8. Crowns $8 and np. 'Phone 111. 1* Sontb ruin Street, FltMM. Chamberlain Defend* Hla Honor* Mlobael McLane was so badly beaten io a drunken brawl in a Soranton speakeasy that It Is sxpeoted he oannot survive. Mo- Lane, it appears, was the aggressor and got the worst of it. He wss rendered nn conscious by a blow on the head and then, w'jile prone on the flo Dr, was brutally kicked In the he4d and body. We have in stock now the finest assortment of Gents', Women's, Boys' and Girls' Slippers that we have ever had. Come and examine them before buying. EVANS BROS; Always the I Drtiry'g Cheapest. I Old Stand After various speeches for and against the resolution Mr. Chamberlain replied. "It is my personal honor that is involved in this question," he said, "and I think It hard, after 25 years of life in the full light of parliament, to have to stand up and explain that 1 am not a scandalous thief. SUN CJHIA NAI ELEVATED* The minority takes issue with Secretary Gago's estimate of $26,000,000 surplus in 1902 and says that if congress observes proper economy in expenditures the surplus ought to be $109,000,000. Hla XVma Flrat neald«ncte In Peklai Attacked by Boiet*. VPsopVa 'Rhone. Shanghai, Dec.. 11.—An imperial edict has been issued appointing Sun Chia Nai president of the board of rites. This appointment is significant of the growing power of the emperor against the dowager empresH. Sun Chai Nai was the. first high official whose residence in PeD king was attacked by the Boxers in June. The Republiesn house caucus on the war revenue reduction bill decided last night by a large majority to stand by the bill as how drawn and reported by the ways and means committee. There were about 100 members present, and the vote to support the bill as now framed stood 68 yeas to 29 naySi in's Clothing Offers CYCLISTS IN COLLISION. We, the undeislgned, do hereby sgres to refund the money on a 60 oent bottle of Greene'a Warranted Byrnp of Tar if It falls to oure your cough or,oola. We aJeoguarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satlafactory or money refunded. J. H. Houok, Wm 0. Prior, J. F. Kane, Char. Watrrr, O. D. Stboh, ▲.Card. "Those attacks are monstrous and absurd. I took no noticc of the charges during the election, although there had been a conspiracy of insinuation. been charged with fattening on the of a war I had provoked. "Of all the companies mentioned I horn shares in two. My relatives intend to  legal proceedings, and the public will see how these abominable charges will be dealt with by the courts. My relatives ars all business men and have had to make their own fortunes. I come of a family which boasts nothing of distinguished birth or inherited wealth, but has an unbroken record for nearly two centuries of unstained commercial integrity. Never during the whole course of my political career have I been asked to ase my influence to sccure pecuniary gain for myself or my relatives." Proceeding to explain his connection with the two companies, Mr. Chamberlain said he had joined the Colombo company 23 years ago. Its shares had never been quoted on the Stock Exchange. The contract to build huts for Boer prisoners In Ceylon was given to the Colombo compsay on the responsibility of the local government without any communication with himself. So fsr ss the Birm*ng« ham trust was concerned he said he knew nothing whatever of its investments, although he had recently ascertained that there was a trifling investment in the Tubes, limited, since his brother managed the business of that organisation, but the company's already small business with the admiralty had largely decreased. Tj/te 7/fagnet.... flts Hen Injured In nn Acoldent In Had- Another of the Soranton connollmen charged with bribery, P. F. lloOann, has decided to esoape trial by aooepttng the terms made by the Municipal League—resigning office and paying the amonnt of the alleged bribe to charity. Meaers. Melvln, Williams and James purpose to stand trial, and the Monlolpai League will proeeoute them vigorously. . Ilseffll Holiday Clfts. New York, Deo. 11.—A bad amaah-up •occurred thla morning at Madlaon Square Garden, where a alx-day bloyole race la tu progress. Waller tried to oroaa In front of Qlmm. The two men went down In the oraah, and fonr others, McFarland, Pierce, Baboook and Slmar' ware piled on top oi Waller and Qlmm. Kaeer, Fisher and Muller escaped by clever dodging. The, nix men were all brulatd. Pleroa waa Injured the worst, having a scraped leg. MoFsrland's arm waa badly cnt and he was oompelled to leave tbe traok for forty mlnutea, Elkea taking hla plaoe. None of the men loat any dlatance. At eleven o'olook the men were nine mllea ahead of the world'a reoord, McFarland and Elkea leading. lion flqnare Garden. He formerly favored the roform movement. He founded the Peking university and was its first director. He is friendly toward foreigners and is liberal minded. His return to power will promote intelligent action on the part of the Chinese government. The resolution finally adopted was offered by Representative Hepburn of Iowa and was as follows: Men's Winter Overcoats, he newest jougin oxford Cray lined witn extra Heavy cloth, the pockets »re of extra heavy plush . he collars of velvet that do iot crock, sleeves lined vvith genuine iron, frame ining made to retail at While they jg jj| "Resolved, That the recommendations made by the committee on ways and means in hoiue bill No. 12,394 are judicious and merit the approval of this conference, a fed we recommend that all Rc publican members of the house be urged to vote ugainst all amendments and foi the passage of the bill." Christmas is almost hers Our line of holiday goods is complete, at prices that make it easy to fiet what is wanted Presents galore foi old and young at our usual very low prices Gold watch ohalna at Staley'e. Goon Taste. Wang Wen Sbao, president of the board of revenue, has been promoted to the officcs of grand chancellor and director of the board of civil appointments. He is liberal, friendly and progressive. His appointment to the offices named makes him a leading man at court and iB a favorable sign. Dolls. Myriads of dolls; rubber dolls, china dolls, j -inted dolls, and dolls with kid b"dy; sleeping dolls, crying dolls, and :,pealc|ng dd's aU here from I cent up Dressed dolls both boys and girls fnDm i cent up. Books, Story books for old and young, and games of all kinds at vr y low prices. Good taste Is the keynote of outline of holiday furnlahlnga. Bright and attraotlve. Elegant in deelgn and quality. 0t Corcoran Bros., Hats and Furnishings, 28 N. Main St. The Pennsylvania Division of the League of American Wheelmen met In Phlladel phia yesterday and ejected the following officers: Chief consul, Efamuel A. Boy If, Philadelphia; vice consul, F. C Orr, Pittsburg; secretary and treasurer, P. S. Col- TTus, Philadelphia. The league decided to ask the for an appropriation of $1,000,000 tor the improvement and building of roads and highways. Hon. Charles A. Towne, the recently appointed successor of the late Senatoi Davis of Minnesota, attendfd yesterday'* session of the senate and took the oath ot office. No business of importance was transacted in the open session, the senate going into secret session on the Hay- Pauncefote treaty aa soon as routine business had been concluded. Mr. Towne Rwors In, TOYS. Wood and Iron Toys from tops to «team engines Handkerchief* and mufflers of all styles from one ceiit up. Toilet boxes; work bones, shaving and smoking sets, prices very low. Kid gloves special for Xmas, 69c Brlc-a brae at Staley'e. In oaaea of oatarrh Hood'a Saraaparllla heals the tissues, builds up the system, ex pels impurities from the blood and cures. London, Dec. 11.—According to • Shanghai dispatch, Li Hung Chang's Mantchoo secretary, Viko, has been arreeted by order of Field Marshal Count von Waldersee on the charge of communicating with the Boxers. Field Marshal Count vo* Waldereee reports to Berlin that the two detachments of troops . from Tien tsin wbidh were jrqceedlng againft a force of Chinese regulars at Tsang-chau, 95 kilometers south of Tien-tsin, occupied the place without opposition and aro now returning to Tien-tsin. Boys' Long pants Sui strictly all wool materil n black and oxford gn -is well as in choice mi lure*, our plaids and smi hecks single or clottfc breasted coats made to i tail at $7 oo; While J fl they last » - - Children's Fine Wint Top Coats extra good Irii frieze, ox'ords, gray, bli and coverts, prizes ranj from $1.75 to $5 50. PITTSTON. rDA. TH E MAGNET,®7 s- ma,n st• The senate spent almost five hours in executive session considering the Hay Paupcefote treaty. There were five or si* speech*# made, some of them by senator* wtDo had not spoken hitherto upon the treaty and others by senators who had previously expressed themselves. Among the latter was Senator Morgan, who returned to hiR former speech, elaborating somewhat hi* position as to the effect ot the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. He took issue with Senator Teller as to the purport ot the first clause of that treaty, claiming that it applied only to Great Britain'* right to fortify the Nicaragua canal itself. Senator Teller replied at some length, asserting thai the provision was of more general import, us. he said, any one could ascertain for himself by reading President Buchanan's views upon the subject when he was minister to England. The declaration then made showed plainly, he suid, that England had attempted to extend her rights beyond the Immediate vicinity of the canal. Mr. Teller then proceeded to again elaborate his views upon the general subject, repeating his declaration that the United States should construct the canal, if at all, regardless of the English position and without going through the formality of ratifying the pending treaty. I EHas Harts, a veteran citizen of Berks oiunty, who tor many yeara haa been fore* casting winter weather trom spots on the breast bone of a goose, lately has moved to Philadelphia and will spend his remaining yeara with bis son in that olty. For Ms Thanksgiving dinner thla year Mr. Hartz had a fine £oung goose; from the spota on the breast bone he oomplled a forecast of the weather whioh the people may expect during the winter. He explains the' art of reading future weather In the spota of the gooae bone and predlota plenty of cold weather.—Easton Express. FOR GOOD ROADS. Heating stoves, tbe kind that warm np your homes, at Ash's. tf SlMMtloae Mad* at the Ohleago Oon- Unlon elgara and tobaocoa at Weeka Broe'. Holiday Goods | 3 ' We are now ready to show you the largest yjy variety of Novelties suitable for Xmas * hjf Presents ever Shown in Pittston; iij JK Fur Collarettes from $*.60 to $25 $ Triple Mirrors that you can fcjp . Bilk Collarettee from 60c fco $2 25 * stand anywhere or hang A jV Ladies'Shopping and Cb*te» on the wall. JBw\ laine BaffH from ttc to $2.00 Cn Pocketbo-• ■!», .... , iwv ™ V* Fancy Stock Collars from 15c _ £ Fina-r Punea with IntUala, A\4 L C to... $9.00 • 8creena, China ware, -AlL Our assortment of pictures • , , . Cut Qlasa, H V* this fall is larger and more f And the beat assortment of ' TEST A beautiful than ever, prices * Handkerchiefs /7 from 10c to $4.00 » At the loweatpricea in the valley. Make your selections early and secure the iCm choicest articles.  1 ANTRIM'S 3 NORTH MAIN STREET. ireee to be Scattered abroad. Chicago, Deo. 11.—The meeting of tbe National Good Boade *sso«latloa tffeoted math good at lta recent convention In thU city, as it baa been followed bj an active effort to itreolata lta praotloal enggeetlons State afMr State will b« nrged to adopt tha woommendatlon that a highway commissioner be appointed to hare charge n all mad*. In this manner it Is hoped tbi t uniformity of construction ma; be eeoured and tha highest reaalta of epeolal adapted - nsaa for tha work may be eeenred. Tbe next most dealrable reform aaked la tbe abolition of the poll tax and the payment la oaeb of all taxea for road maintenance. It Is also Baked that a State road plan be adopted In all States, lnolndlng the employment of oonrlot labor In prepaiatlon of material for roads. Largest snd finest atook of holiday goods, prices lower than ever, at,Week* Bros'. All klnde of poultry aold alive or dreeaed to order at John Lyman'a, 27 Son'h Main atreet. CHAFFEE WINS APPLAUSE. WaaUlsftoa Uphold* Hia Objection to Looting: of Obiervatory. For oaah only, prfoeelow, fresh, plokled, oooked and smoked meats. 27 Sonth llaln ■treet. Pbcue connection. Orders served promptly. Reepeotfnlly yours, Deelarea the Charge. Rnbhlsh, After having made further explanations of a similar kind Mr. Chamberlain exclaimed nmid ministerial cheers: "Is it not hard to have to deal with such rubbish aa tbisV When all is reckoned up, perhaps nft interest in government contracts is a few pounds or even shillings. And yet the house of commons is called upon to pass a solemn resolution which will not strike me. but be a self denying ordinance for many members who do not anticipate that result." Washington, Dec.'11.—Major General Chaffee's action in excluding looters from the district in Peking under American control and in protesting at the removal of astronomical instruments from the Peking observatory by the French and German troops is in harmony with his instructions. It has the unqualified approval of the authorities, and no consideration will be given to any complaint that may be made in consequence of the "tone" of Chaffee's communication to Count von Waldersee. Simon Nerusbaa, of North Scranton, fa on trial in the Lackawanna oourt on the charge of killing John SMtekns, In Msrcb, 1890. The killing is alleged to have been done with an axe at the reeldenoe of Miskut. It is the theory of the common wealth that after the killing the body was oarrled along North Main avenue to Tripp's crossing and there pieced close to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western tracks to make it appear be waa killbd by a railroad train. Thla waa done at night and the next morning the body of Mlsku* was found by men who w*re on their way to wcrk. B. Oppenheimer, The talk of the town—Nature's Beantlaa and White Pearl brands of olgars. A fall line of tobaccos. Union gooda handled. 45 North llaln atreet. Respectfully yonrs, John Lyman. ■One Price Clothier, Hat'.er and For* nisher, Next to Brown & Co. Will Emaus. Armstrong's If Ilk, buttermilk, fresh egg®, beat dairy Roequehsnna oonnty batter, from now on In unlimited supply. Prloee the lowest, at the Farmers' Dairy, 7 Broad atreet. In an eloquent peroration / the colonial secretary declared that the attacks had not injured him, but had given pain to a number of private individual*. Those who had made them, he asserted, had introduced into public life unworthy methods and had made It more difficult for honorable and sensitive men to serve the country. He was loudly cheered as he resumed his seat. "The substance of General Chaffee's note," said a high official, "Is entirely satisfactory to the president. We know nothing about the manner of presentation, but doubt not that it was done courteously."NEW TROUBLES IN CHINA. W. W. Oluid, Hg'r. Best Flour  Ml BuMta Baport Bail tMI BieaMM Have Uold rlngi at Staley'r. It is thought by war department officials that the action of Count von Waldersee is due to the independent course pursued by the American commander, the result of the transformation of the American expeditionary force into a legation guard. During the day speeches were made by Senators Money. Stewart, Frye and others. Senator Stewart announced that he was for the treaty without amendmeut and Senator Money that he was against the treaty iu any form. He wanted the canal built as much as any Hemitor could, he said, but he considered the pending treaty little less than an insult to the intelligence of the American people. He had no doubt that if proper diplomatic efforts should.be made it would be possible to secure the complete abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, and thut was what he wanted. Meal and Chop, per 100.... 1. Corn and Cr. Corn, per 100.. 1, St. Peteraburg, Dm. 11.—Ihe Vladcmoatl print* a *en*atlonal dispatch from Viadlvoatoek wfalob uji that a freeh ferment hu *rl*en In Obtaa owing to exoeaeea of German and Eoglleh Sepoy troops, whom the Ohlnew partlonlarly bat*. The dispatch aaje the Inhabitant* are every when conoeallng arm* and preparing lo rise and repeat tbe Dtege of Fekln on a larger Male In January. Driven the Natives to maaj. Four men of wide reputation will la amoDg the guests of the New England Sooiety at Its annual dinner to be held on Friday, Deo. 21; in the assembly room of the Board of Trade at Soranton. They are Hon Robert W. Taylor, President IfcKln lfj's successor In Congress and leader In the anti-poly. amy crusade whiob, among other accomplished the unseating of Representative Roberts, of Utah; Dr John Blrklnblne, president of Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; Dr. W. M. Striker, president of Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y , and Rev. G. Parsons Niohol*, D. D , of Bingham ton, N. Y. An aooeptanoe waa received from Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister at Washington, bnt recently Mr. Wu sent his regrets, with an explanation that unforeseen business of state would prevent him from attending. Bran and Brown Midds.,,100. 1.00 Oats, per buahel 4HI | Hay, per 100 90 a lbs. Fancy Evap. Apricot*. M j cans Fancy Yellow Peaches . $ (this year)  1 lb Mocba and Java Coffee. .It t bottle Beef, Iron and Wine. _ JO TALK OF BIO STRIKE. His son, Mr. J. Austin Chamberlain, financial secretary to tbe tteasnry department, followed with sifliTlai' denials. All of the Ooal Mloera In the Country May Ou Oat. A apeclal dl*p*toh to th« Philadelphia North from Washington aays that unlets the unezpeot«d happen*, the biggest ooal etrlke In the history of the eountry will be Inaugurated on April 1, when an attempt will b* made to make permanent and general the Male of wages reoently agreed to by the operator* In the Pennsylvania antbraalte regions. Mr. R. B. Hahlane, Radical, member for Haddingtonshire, and others spoke, after which Mr. Lloyd-Qcorgc's motion, which was offered as an amendment to the address, was rejected by a vote of 260 to 127. Mr. Arthur J. Balfour, the government leader, then moved the closure, which was carried by 253 votes against 106, and the nddiiess to the throne was adopted by 205 votes against 23. Dead Soldiers From Manila. San Francisco, Dec. 11.—The transport Hancock has arrived from Manila by way of Nagasaki with a cargo of the bodies of about 1,500 sailors and soldiers who either died in battle or succumbed to the ravages of disease in the Philip- China, Guam and Honolulu. This is tlKJ largest number of bodies brought hjgne since the outbreak of the Spanish-Affierican war. The Hancock will likely remain in quarantine a few days. The bodies will be conveyed to the Presidio and placed in the buildings there pending interment or shipment to the homes of the relatives. Acquitted of MalfeimaHce In Office. J. T. ARMSTRONG & CO., Philadelphia, Dm. 11—The Fennayl- T*nta State Farmer*' Alliance *nnn*l convention began In tbl* elty today, and 1* very largely attended. It will oontlnno for four day*, or till the 14tb lnolualve. OlMmargailue will be a prominent toplo before the oonventlon, and ** the fight cn oteo In thla elty ha* been a fieroe one a red hot dibate may be expMled. It la understood that tbe Alliance will dem*nd a rigid enforcement of the oleomargarine law. ■  rtiMilvailt Wmrmmrm* AUUioi. Now York, Dec. 11.—-Mayor William 8. Jackson of the borough of Belmar, N. J., was tried at Freehold on a charge of malfeasance in office and was acquitted. A motion was made and denied to quash the indictment. The indictmeut alleged that on Feb. 21 Jackson in his position as mayor signed three promissory notes •aggregating $t»,.p»00, purporting to be borough notes and bearing the borough's seal, without the borough council having authorized him to sign, them. South Main Street eooos dkuvkrkd PROMPTLY The atrongeat efforts are now being made to avert the threatened trouble, bnt there ta little proepeot that thia can be done. Indeed, so oonfident are the representatives, of the miners that there will be another Kigantlo struggle between oapltal and labor—one that will involve the ooal in dustry of the United States—that the executive oommlttee of the United Mine Workere of Amtrioa are already making ready to meet the iaeue. New York, Dec. 11.—Surrogate Thomas has issued an order upon tho basis of State Appraiser Charles K. Lexow's report which determines the cash value of the personal property'of former Judge Henry Hilton and the amount of tax to which the distributive shares are subject. The total value of the personal property of the late .Tudge Hilton ascertained by Mr. Lexow is placed at $1,495,- 520, but this is subject to deductions of $847,138 for debts, leaving a net personal estate amounting to $048,888. JOHN O'D. lANGAN'S MONEY. PANNEBECKER'S STUDIO Washington, Dec. 11.—Indications today point to John W. Yerkes of Kentucky as the next commissioner of internal revenue. Joseph Manley of Maine had another with the president yesterday, and {he possibility of holding the place open ror him till next April, when his term as speaker of the house in the Maine legislature expires, was discussed. It is believed, however, that he will decline the offer definitely today. Yerkes May Succeed Wllaoa. We like i Specialt? All work finished i n from six to ten days regardless of weather. 14 South Main Street, PRICES. A Mew Year s Guide. I have money for mortgages in any amount. Mortgages may stand for a term of years and, only the interest be paid, or will give the privilege to make payments on mortgage monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, and the inter est will oeaae immediately on every dollar of principal thus repaid. This is not building association money. I handle only private funds and trust funds. Best Patent Flour - $4-5° Chop and Meal , 0° Bran and Midds, '•» Oats, per bushel - - -33 Long Hay per 100 - Cut Hay per 100 - • Potatoes per bushel Wilkesbarre, Pa., Dec. 11.—Stanley Bartosicwiea was arrested at Plymouth last night by United States Marshal Lowroy, charged with the murder of a Russian official of high standing. Bartysiewicz fled from Russia over a year ago. and the Russian authorities have been looking for him-ever since. The prisoner will be taken back to his native country as soon, as the necessary papers can be procured. Alleged Rasalan Aaaaasla. There is one book every one should make «n effort to get, for the new year. It contains simple and valuable hints concerning health, many amusing anecdotes, and much general information, refer to Hostetter'a Almsnso, published by the Hostetter Co., Pittsburgh, Pa It will prove valuable to any houaehold. Six'y employes are kept at work on this valuable book. The laaue for 1901 will he over eight millions, printed in the Eagllsb, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanieb languages. It contains proof of the effiosoy of Hostetter'a Somsch Bitters, the great remedy prepared by tha publishers, and Is worthy of careful preaerration. The almanac may be obtained free of oost, at at any drugglat or general dealer in tha oountry.  The first pnbllo notloe of the impending •strike will be given by this organisation at Cta annual convention in Indianapolis on January 18 next, when the executive committee wll\ strike for an indorsement of the action they have already ietermined upon. Tuere la no donbt that this indorsement will be forthcoming. ♦of* Children's Photos. Washington, Deo 11—Captain John Low*, of the Engineer Oorpa of the Nsvy, wee retired today. Mo officer holding the grade of rear admiral will retire before 1901, the first who will reaoh the retiring age being Bear Admiral Mac Nan, superintendent of the Naval AoaJemy, who goet on Jan. 18, 1001, Bear Admiral Kanta goee oat on Jen. 38.1001. Captain Lowe Bctirw. London, Dec. 11.—Mr. Evelyn B. Baldwin of the ynited States weather bureau, who is preparing an expedition in search of the north pole, has arrived here to consult with scientists and inspect ships. He will go to the continent at the end of the week. Mr. Baldwin paid he had definitely decided to adopt the Franz Josef Land route, the Greenland route being well covered by Peary and Sverdrnp, and that he hoped to get away next summer.Bxplorrr Baldwin's Plana. •9° ,H .85 % • -53 D. E. BAXTER. New York, Dec. 11.—-Lying beside the old forge at which he had worked for many years in the basement of 217 Division street the body of Leopold Stermer, 82 years old, was found yesterday. He had been ailing for several days, but refused aft offers of and when an ambulance from Gouverpeur hospital stopped in front of his door he refused medical attention and declined positively to go to the hospital. Died at Hla Poet. 2ad Floor Bennet Building, Wilkeabarre. r itt an W, RKNN'A. 5 bu or moie, - .50 Buckwheat Flour, 25 lb saclr, 650 There will be no demand for ehorter nonrs or more pay cr anything of the kind, and the only effort will be to oontlnoe the advantages granted by. the mining Pennsylvania oompanlee at the close of the recent strike. The agreement then signed Is to hold until April 1,. 1001, and ths miners' organization want it continued from to year. The operators hsve already made It plsln thst they will fight, and the organisation has determined not to be caught napping.  Owego. N. Y., Dec. 11.—The body of Mrs. Daniel Noonan of this place was found by some hunters in a field on .the outskirts of the village. She disappeared from her home last Monday night only scantily clothed. It is supposed she wandered into the fields and died from exposure, as a severe storm prevailed at the Ime. She was about 74 years of age, and iter mind bad been unbalanced for some time. Woman Dies From l£fcposare. ******************* *^ %j New Departure 1 t * f $ T m Tele*rapn«re' Strike Effective. A Yeang Burglar Seateaeei, Chicago, Deo. 11.—Reports received tcd*y by looal offiolsls of ths Order of Rillway Telegraphers show that the strike on the Santa Fe system is more effective now than eve;. Schenectady, N. Y., Dec. 11.—Louis Thompson, aged 13 years and known as "Yuley," who was the head of a gang of youthful burglars that has been operating here, has been sentenced to the Industrial school at Rochester. Mo Qf South Main Street Harry Sqalrca la Foaai, OP INTEREST TO YOU. Geneva, N. Y., Dee. 11.—Word has been received here that Harry Squires, who disappeared from the United States gunboat Castine last August while in Chinese waters, is in San %-ancisco. It was thought that he bad been killed. He *» a son of Charles Squires, who was rasbier of the Windsor hotel, New York, when it was destroyed by fire. Fun G booted*.—A wall assorted Una of grocciiee, gilt edged batter, teaa and ooffeea. T A. Grace, South llaln St. i. i urn Deatlr of a Wreck Victim. In addition to the Merchant Tailoring Department, I have placed in my store an entirely new stock and an up-to-date Philadelphia, Deo. 11.—David W. Qlaes, of Baltimore, died in the Uulverslty Hos pltal this morning from Injuries reoeived Saturday afternoon In ths v\ aahlngton sxpress wreck. Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 11.—At the African Methodist conference now in session at Winston Bishop Wood announced that Vice President Elect Roosevelt hod presented that denomination with a par aonsge at Oyster Bay, N. Y. RooifTDlt Gives a Parsonage. Washington. Dec. 11.—The president dined last evening with Justice Harlan of the supreme court, and after his return to the White House hp touched the button which formally opened the Territorial exposition at Phenix, A. T. President Opens an Exposition. AMKUsmOH AMD FfMABWI—A complete line of ammunition, firearms and banting outfits Sohnsaler A Beohtold. (AT THE OLD STAHi) 14 and 16 North Mala Stow! ™ fispaasd  oadsr GERMAN LAW* Is Excellent for Lbtkr Sbos Stoma.—All energy and ability la brought Into play to make our shoe department the center of attraotion. r BACKACHE, 1 Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. OB. RKHTWS W0cvm—WC« "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELIER. Ready-Made Clothing.... - Ope Town, Deo. 11.— ▲ dlapatoh from ▲liwal North aaya that the battle between General DeWet and Knox la atlll going on. IDeWek ud Knox Fighting. If jon would here an appetite like a bear and a rellah for jonr meala take Ohamberlnin'e Stomaoh and Liver Tableta They oorreot dlaordera of the stomaoh and regulate the ltver and bowela. Prloe, twenty-five cents. Samplee free at Ferrer, Peok A Robert®, apothecaries; Plttatoo, one door above Eagle Hotel, and West Plttaton, Wyoming and Lns*rne Avea. Kraase's Headache Cspsalss B.D. Blanton,ofThaoervllle, Tax.. In two years paid over $800 00 to dootors to cure a running sore on bis lag. Than they wanted to out It off, bat be oared It with one box of Baoklea'a Amies Salve Guaranteed onre for ptlee. 95o a box. 8old by Btroh'a pharmacy, Weat Plttaton, and W. 0. Prloe, Plttston. Paid Dear for His U«. Fish aid OrvmD. —White's Market carries the nlceat line of freah fish and oyatera. Telephone oonneetione with both eomoanlaa; Are unlike anything prepared In Amerios. They were firet prescribed by Dr. Kranae, Germany's famooa court physician, long before antlpyrine waa dteoovered, and are almost marvelous, so speedily do fhey cure the moat distressing cases. Price 26o. 8old by J H. Honck A full line of Fall and Wint«r Goods, comprifing Wool Drat* Goods, French Flannels, Comet Flannels, Blankets and Quilt*. Varns— Germantown, Spanish, Shetjud, German Knitting Yam. Ladies', Children'! and Gents' Unlerwear in fleeced -lined and all *ool. New Good* opened dally. -A 0«f. Beckham laaaiMrkUd. Among the tens of thooaanda who have oseJ the Congh Remedy for colds and lagrippe during the past few year*, to onr knowledge, not a single oaae haa resulted ir pneumonia. Thoe Whitfield ft Co., 240 Wabash avenue, Ohloago, one of the moat prominent retail druggtata In that elty, in epeaking of thla, aays: "We recommend Ghamberlaln'e Cough Remedy for lagrlppe In many oaaes, aa it not only glvea prompt and complete recovery, but also oounteraota any tendeney of lagrlppe to re»ul* In pnenmonia." Sold by Parrer, Peek £ Roberts, apothecaries; Plttaton, one door above Esgle Hotel, and Wast Plttston, Wyom.pg and Luzerne Avea. Psonmonla gravMUd' *■" Frankfort, Ky., Deo. ll.-*-Gov. Beckham waa Inaugurated Governor of the Slate of Kentucky today. Such as Overcoats, Men's Suits, Youth's Suits and Children's Suits. I have been very careful in purchasing tbis stock, and it would be to the advantage of any one in need of clothing to call, as the style and make is the latest. wau oat pnvmam w* — 7 jwwiiJy»iMDa«lS I HwiHi»«»wDDi'ffig %3fir.i ««m tTTsBy.mat it is nirtiour doubr on# ot 1ft# PC not THE BEST REMEDYon the marfcal Cor- When yon need a eoothing and healing antiaept'c application for any pnrpoee, me the original DeWltt'a Witch Haste 8al*e, a well known cure for piles and akin dieeeaea. It heala tores withont leaving a soar. Beware T. J. Yatea, | Plttaton, Stroh'a pharmacy, Weal Pittaton. Seveti»i stores left over at vary low rente, also several dwelllnga with modern improvements, and alao several houaea at medium and low rents in Plttaton and Weat Plttston. Bayers will now find eome at baivalna. O B. Thommop Agt for Baas aaa Wot Sals. ▲ Sensible Maa OtMl VlN la Moscow* Hoaaow, Dm. 11—Fire deetroyed immense for wsrehonaee here today. Wonld nae Kemp'a Balaam for the throat and lungs. It la onring more oongha. colds, asthma, bronehltls, croup and all throat and lung troubles, than any other medicine. The proprietor haa authorized any druggist to give yon a sample bottle free to oonvinoe yon of the merit of thin great remedy. Prloe 25o and 60a. m * \it THE WEATHER £ * la one 70a can take wltbont Interruption to bntlneaa One that doea not affect the head 01 hearing like the nae of qolnlne. One that cnrea apeedlly and lame yon feeling freah ami clear-headed. Snoh a ore la KraWaOold Cure. Prioe Mo. •oUbrJ.&BoMki The Beat Cold Oure. MP All nnv 18 South Main St. ■ rs IlILIlUYj Pittston, Pa. —Waahtngton, D. 0 , Dec. 11.— Foreoaat until 8 p. nr. Wedneadar,. for Eaatarn Penney lTanla: Clondy and probibly anow tonight; oloady on Wedneeday; freehweatealf Winda. 20c. asd Mc. at all drursliu or tnnwgM Lf. 44. Blehter • Ofc, «U PmiI Bt, Rev I«a*. 136 WARDS. J Cicioiu. whulctalt and RtUxil [Croapy Baty's Onb at night are agonizing to mothere who have no remedy eqnal to the emergency. Dr. Galvin's Group Tincture la guaraoted to cure the worst case of croup in one hoar MopetboMle- eWla DeWitt's Little Esrlj Risers an dslntj little pill., bnt the, ne»er fall to oleensi the liter, remove obstructions ud Invigorate the RjatMk T. J. Tetee, Plttaton, atnhK Diw»wa»i *»• "Wii* R.B. Cutler. 1 M M (9 ■ n. J:..