Pittston Gazette

              m ' m f. t. Try an ad. In the Gazette. There to no mor* iffecth/e medium of reeoh- Ing the 30,000 men, women and children in thie community. Do you want alt tha new* of your homa town? Than subscribe for tha ■Gazette. Tha only newspaper pub- lished In the city. "TiOT8A8P"f OWLY DAILY W CITY lECOIfD YEAR • I T THEO. BART 168?. P1TTST0N, PA., THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10. 1901. Always The Cheapest. Compare our goods with anybody s. We are glad to make comparisons. Note tbe prices lor this week. ROCKEFELLER MARRIAGE. A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION. Modern Eye-Glass Fitting. ARMY CAPTAIN'S SIGNALS NOT MARRIAGE CANON ADOPTED. BRIGANDS LOCATED. hUhcal Tonns M.n In the World Episcopal Bishops Vote to Prohibit Remarriage of Divorcee** San Francisco, Oct 10.—The action of greatest Importance taken yesterday by the triennial Episcopal convention was the adoption by the house of bishops by a vote of 87 to 21 of canon 86. which relates to marriage. AU of Its provisions previously had been argued, except those contained In section 4, which forbade the marriage of persona divorced for any cauBe not existing before marriage. tfeda Mlu Aldrlch. ADMITTED Providence, K. I., Oct. 10.—On the thirty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of her parents Miss Abby Oreen Aidrich and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. were married at WarwicTc Neck at 11:30 o'clock yesterday forenoon. TERRIBLE CRIME 100 pairs 10-4 White, Grey and Tan Blankets, with fancy borders, At 49 Cento a Palr. Men a Heavy Natural Wool Hhlrts and Drawers, Far 39 Centa Each, Women's Fleece Lined Vests and Pants, extra heavy weight. For 25 Canta Each. Men's Extra Heavy Bine Denim Overalls,Far 45 Canta a Pair. Children's Eiderdown Coata, In all colors, nicely trimmed, From 75 Canta Up* Ladies' Ribbed or Plain Blaok Ail Wool Hose, 15 Canta a Pair. Children's Flannelette Bleeping Garments, all sizes. Far 25 Canta a 8*N. Men'.-* Heavy Scarlet Merino Shirts and Pants, Inquiry Court Refused to Let Rayner Read Them. 8AY8 SCHLEY wjlS EXCITED. Miss Stone's Abductors are Tracked to Their Lair. Boiier in an Erie Foundry Smashes the Building. CORRECT, SCIENTIFIC, UP-TO-DATE. Our Optical Department is thoroughly equipped with every facility for doing flrbt cksswork. Our Refracting room Is private, thereby removing the annoyance and embarrassment often occasioned by doing such work in the open store. Our Optician is competent, pains-taking and with large experience. He would be pleased to talk with you at any time about your eye* without any cost to you whatever. One C t the special features of our Optical Department at this time is our Solid Bold Spring Frame- § | aQQ lest Eya-Blawae, a Pair m—mm— They are without question the BEST Basse* ever offered for the money, on't fall to see them. Rev. James Vose, who married the parents of the bride, performed the ceremony, and the future'rlchest man in the world ceased to be the greatest catch In the world. Shot a Woman and Himself. KRUGER'S BIRTHDAY. HOTEL DEMOLISHED ALSO Owing to Hit III Health, No Reception Wai Held. "For any cause hbt existing before marriage" Is understood to refer to such causes as insanity. Inability to execute a contract, the existence of * living wife or husband or like reasons which practically make the marriage null and void. BULGARIA TO SEND TROOPS Miss Aldrlch, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and Miss Elsie Aldricli was the flower maid. The bride was given away by Senator Aldrlch. Everett Colby of New Vork, a college friend of Mr. Rockefeller, acted as best man, and the ushers 'at the wedding were Messrs. Stuart Morgan Aldrlch, William Truman Aldrlch. Richard Steere Aldrlch, brothers of the bride, and Lefferts M. Dashlell of New York. Amsterdam, Oct. 10.—Today was Kruger'a birthday, but owing to his 111 health, do reception was held. Hta Manner Wai That of a Man Who Many Persons Seriously Injured—Six Washington Hears That the Captive THE WEATHER, Had a Disagreeable Duty to Per. Girls Burned in the Debris—Entire Was Alive Last Saturday—No More SEVERAL FATALITIES. Washington, Oct. 10—Forecast until 8 p. m., Friday, for Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight and Friday, form and Wanted to Get Through Money Has Been Forwarded to Con- With It a* boon as Possible. This section has been a bone of contention, a strong element in the church holding that the remarriage of the Innocent party to a divorce granted oii lhC« ground of infidelity should not be forbidden. The bishops have refused to accept this view of the question. Fire Department Called Out to Sub- stantinople. Washington, Oct. lO.-Rear Admiral Taylor was the principal witness before the Schley court. due the Flames. Erie, Pa., Oct. 10.—Last night a large boiler in the brass foundry of the Hayes Manufacturing company on West Eleventh street exploded with terrific force aud completely demolished the three story brick building in which it stood. Adjoining this building and directly back of the Liebel House, which fronts on State street, was another three story brick connected with the hotel by a covered passageway across the alley. The first floor of this building was used as a storeroom, the second for sleeping rooms for some of the girls and an Ironing room and the third floor as the hotel kitchen, the covered passageway leading direct to the dining room, which Is on the sccond floor o{ the hotel. This hotel annex was also completely demolished, nothing but a portion of the side wall remaining. 3(. Cj. £1vu(O{3 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Constantinople, Oct. 10.—A trustworthy report locates Miss Stone's abductors on the summit of a mountain at Oultfrpe, on the Turko-Bulgarian frontier, near Dubnltza. It Is said that there are eighteen In the kidnaping band. French Miners Will Strike and Trouble Is Feared. New York Stock Markets, furnished by M. S. Jordan & Co , stock brokers, room 26 Miners' Bank building. t- ew Yor*, Oct. 10,1901. He stnted that when the battle of Santiago on July 3 began the' Indiana, of which he was in command, had occupied the easternmost post on the line of blockade, having taken the place of the flagship New York when It left for Slboney. The wedding presents were numerous and magnificent. More than 800 Invlta tlons were Issued, and this meant 800 gifts, nearly all of which were novel and beautiful and all of which were costly. The question by no means is settled, as the whole subject now is to come up in the house of deputies, where it is expected to cause a protracted debate. Optlolan and Jeweler, 36 WEST MARKET ST., WIUESBARRE.PA. 23 Cento Each. Children's Ready Made Flannelttto Dressos, From 23 Cent* Up. Men's Heavy Knit Wool Hoee, For 12 1-2 Cent* a Wf. We are now showing the lateat novelties in Ladies' Shirt Walata and Dress Skirts for Fall and Win • ter Wear. Open, CI 00 'agar lfeU McL sob 73)4 77V4 MC;h1»on DTftf tWND Pflu Brooklyn Traction... 6914 60W Chee. A Ohio 45 46fe 8. 8. Steel 42« 4FU . 8. Steel pref 9J« 9 H Man. El 119* l^ovt Mo. Pa 94 96J4 Peo. Oaa..... 104* iOgft OoL Iron A Fuel «... 93 98 8o. Pacific 68 67fc Copper E6U 8#W Car & Foundry 25 55*4 O. * 89J4 W* Penn. 144W 146 SB 18 _ 12M Arrangements have been made to surround the mountain with Turkish and Bulgarian troops. The house of deputies todny will take up the canon on marriage and divorce. A king's ransom was represented by the value of the wedding gifts. These were kept in the Russell House, on the estate, and throughout the night were guarded by two detectives. New York, Oct. 10.—Louise H. Carroll, aged 31 years, was murderously assaulted in her bedroom at the home of her parents, 76 South Billot Place. * Brooklyn, at 4.30 this morning, by Captain John B. Nelson, late of the army transport service. After sending two bullets into the woman's left side and one into her left arm, Nelson then turned, the weapon on himself and fired two bullets into his head. He died instantly. The bullet in the woman's head was extracted, but the bullets in -.her side could not be reached. The physicians in attendance say that unless complications set in. there are good chances of recovery. In reply to a question from the Judge advocate aa to whether he had observed the position of the Brooklyn at the time of the beginning of the battle the witness sakU It has been suggested that the abductors of Miss Stone are members of the old Macedonian committee, actuated by motives of jealousy, and that they are endeavoring to accomplish the downfall of the present committee. The Bulgarian government has promised to act vigorously. Now York. Oct. 10—With the gas turned on full u man morn tUmi sl\t.v years old and n woman of tweuty-fonr were found dp(1(1 In bod early yesterday at the boarding house of W. 11. Wke, 13S Wnverly avenue. Brooklyn. He was John McElroy. a stock farmer of WashlnBtonvllle. N. V., and a follower of the trotting circuit. She was Mrs. Sadie Bowers, a regular boarder In the house. McElroy cniue to Brooklyn Tuesday to nttend the trotting meeting at the I'arkway Driving club and was said to have brought $1,000 with him. Well Known llorweman Dead. NEW CARNEGIE SCHOOL Plttnbarc Is to Get It at a Coat off Several Million Dollar*. Fully $500,000 worth of plate, Jewels and costly bric-a-brac were displayed. The cards of the donors had been carefully removed. Among the gifts were six solid silver tea services, seven cut glass punch bowels, a coffee set, two silver loving cups and a brooch of dla monds and pearls. "When the battle had.been on about ten or fifteen minutes, my attention was attracted to the Brooklyn by my signal officer. Captain Dawson. He said to me that the Brooklyn must be injured or words to that Effect, as she was dropping out of action. I observed the Brooklyn heading apparently about south or off shore. Pittsburg. Oct. 10.—In developing the proposition made by Andrew Carnegie at the exerrtses incident to founders' day last year the trustees of Carnegie institute* have adopted plans for the erection of one of the largest And most complete schools of technology in the world. Since then the trustees of the Carnegie institute have had experts at work on the plans attd scope of the proposed schotiL IT PAYS TO BUY AT THE PEOPLE'S Reading  ReedlnJ pfrer. Ten*. 0. * I... Leather ....... Mian Stone Alive Saturday Last. Washington. Oct. 10.—Miss Stone has been located on a mountain on the Turko-Bulgarian frontlet*. She was alive and well on Saturday last. Rubber. Union Padtfo MM Union Pacific pref 07 Wah**fa pref 3*4 Western Unlen BOM M. K. & T 61M Norfolk - MM* Colorado Southern 18)4 Southern Railway 83 At the time of the explosion .supper was being served, and six girls who were in the kitchen were carried down In the wreck. A general flre alarm was sent In, and in a very few minutes the entire flre department was at work extinguishing the flanles which had started and rescuing the Injured, who are as follows: IS SOUTH MAIN ST. NEXT TO ORSRrS. This Is the reassuring information the state department has received from Consul General Dickinson at Sofia. It strengthens the hope entertained by the officials that the brigands have no Intention of v putting Miss Stone to death and that she will be safe until the ransom Is paid. ARMY OF CUMBERLAND. £vans "She was then on my port bow. half a mile perhaps ahead of me and at that time a quartof of a mile outside of the line of Our column. She was not turning. as far as I could see. The Texas was apparently lying still In the water. I did not see whether she was backing or not. The distance between those two ships was Impossible for me to see. as they were too nearly In n line for me to Judge of the distance between them." Next Meeting to Be Held In Wash- These plans rihd suggestions have been collected and embodied in a comprehensive report, which will be forwarded at once to Mr. Carnegie for his approval or amendment. Louisville. Ky., Oct. 10.—The Society of the Army of the Cumberland left the selection of Its next annual reunion to Its committee on time and place of meeting, which named Washington. Ington—1The Officer* Elected. Baltimore. Oct. 10.—The river and harbor congress has completed its deliberations here and adjourned sine die. The only incident of note was the squelching of a resolution expressing conIIdence in President Roosevelt, which, instead of being adopted at once, was referred to a committee, much to the displeasure of those who favored its I mined late pas- Chary of Roowvelt FRENCH MINER8 WILL 8TRIKE. UMBRELLA DEDUCTIONS, Brothers'!Prio09» Unman Characteristic* Shrivrrt Irt the The Injnred. Authorities Are Taking Steps to Pre- vent a Revolution. The man Who sat nearest the window said he didn't mind tho wet weather. "It gives me a chance to see how people carry their umbrellas," he said. "1 hate such firm faith in my deductions that 1 wouldn't bo afraid to choose a wife with them for a guide." Ways of Carrying 'Them. The proposed school will be built at a cost of several millions of dollars by Mr. Carhegle, and lie will rilstf be asked to give at least $5/300,000 for maintenance. The city of Pittsburg will be asked to contribute sixty acres of ground for a site. The state department has forwarded to Mr. Eddy, secretary of the legation at Constantinople, who has been negotiating with the brigands, the draft sent It by the Boston board of missions. This draft is only half of the sum demanded, and a determined effort is b.e\ ing made to Induce the brigands to accept a smaller ransom than they seek. The idea is to have a reunion on the occasion of the unveiling of the monu ment to General Sherman, and the suggestion met with unanimous approval. The meeting will be coincident with the meeting of the Army of the Ten- Mrs. Ella Dolau, cook, badly burned and cut, wedged against hot cooking range and may die; Frances Leyenbuskl, sliver girl, both legs and one arm broken, badly cut. Injured internally and will die; Anna Sehimagau, kitchen girl, slightly injured; two Polish kitchen girls, only slightly hurt; May Bentley, dining room girl, slightly hurt; Jack Davidson, porter In saloon, very seriously cut about nock and Hhoulders by glass; Charles Wliamlon, watchman In building where explosion occurred, slightly hurt. The hotel was badly Injured by the concussion, all the windows being wrecked, were an the plate glass windows in the stores in that vicinity. The drift of the explosion passed through the hotel barroom, and that part of the hotel was completely wrecked. How any one escaped aerious Injury seems marvelous. Paris, Oct. 10.—Socialist Deputy Basty's declaration that the pending miners' strike will take the form of a political strike against the government, has caused the ministry to take precautionary measures to nip In the bud any possible attempts to start a revolution. It is stated that the miners possess 12,000 rifles and have made arrangements with all other trado unions to follow them in a strike and demonstration against the government. The miners today, by an overwhelming vote, decided in favor ot a strike. The executive committee has been called to meet on Oct. 20 to arrange for a day on which work shall cease. Best Patent Flour, per bbl . . . $4.50 Feed, per 100 . . 1.35 Bran and Br. Midd., When the Judge advocate had concluded his Interrogatories. Mr. Rayner began his cross examination with an effort to Introduce certain signals which had passed between the Iudiana and Admiral Sampson's flagship, the New York. Hi the early liioriilng of July 3.1BUH. - *age. The woman on his left smiled. nessee. Dryriorh For AlRlern, I.m, "I'm glad I'm not out there In the street," she Raid. "You'd be picking out all the kinks io my disposition ulong with the rest of them." Claims on Aceoant off Spanish War. The following officers were elected: President, General D. S. Stanley, Washington; corresponding secretary, General H. V. Boynton, Washington; recording secretary, John W. Steel, Oberlln, O.; treasurer. Major John W. Tweedale, Washington; historian, Mr Jor Charles E. Belknap, Grand Rapids, Mich. Washington, Oct. 10.—The navy department has been informed that the big floating steel drydoek built at Sparrows Point, destined for the naval station at Algiers, La., will be started on its journey south next Tuesday. per 100 1*15 45c 75® Washington, Oct. 10—The Spanish treaty claims commission met inform ally and discussed regulations to be formulated Covering the taking of testimony by the commissioners appointed some time ago. The amount of claims of all kinds filed with the commission Is $57,581,807. Of this amount $1,85MD,000 Is on account of deaths resulting from the sinking of the Maine and $135,000 on account of Injuries received in that disaster. Claims for assault by Spanish and Filipinos in the Philippines and compelling the.removal of the claimant from that country were tiled amounting to |151,400. It would not surprise the officials should the Bulgarian government send troops to surlouud the mountain upon which the brigands, with Miss Stofte, have sought refuge. The department's dispatch is rather vague,  that this mountain Is in Bulgarian territory. The authorities would naturally prefer Miss Stone's rescue without the payment of ransom, but rather than she shouhl be harmed they think the moucy should be paid. Oats, per bu "Oh," said tho man, "I sized you utD a long time ago. You carry an umbrella, when it's furled, like that woman across the Btrcrt. You grab It In the middle and go forging ahead with the ends of the haudle digging into the unfortunate pedestrians who go before and follow after." * When in noed of Captain Leml.v made Immediate objection, and Mr. Rayner presented an earnest plea to be allowed to read the signals. He was not permitted at that time to do so, but 11 is understood that the siguals which he desired to introduce as having been sent from the New York to the Indiana were dated at 3:15 a. m. of that day and were an Invitation from the flagship to accompany her to Slbone.v, while the  was a declination to do so. Couldn't Read Signal*. Potatoes, bu Butter, Finest Dairy, lb . 340 Lard, pure, lb lao Sheese, Full Sream, lb . lao Goffee, iTau"" lb 110 Tobacco, 4QO Tobacco, ££?; (£400 Tobacco, ufd, lb 460 Aftiksn War Probable. Prepared ™ under GERMAN LAWS, it Excellent for "And what does that signify?" asked the woman on the left. London, Oct I0.~"lt is regarded here as certain that there will be an out break of civil war In Afghanistan,* says a dispatch from St. Petersburg to The Dally Mail, "arising from the claims of the fojirtli sou of the late ameer, Mohammed t'mar Khan, who U favored by Russia. Telegrams were sent to Ktlfth today ordering large re enforcements of Russian troops along the frontier to be In readiness If neces sary to seize Herat." r LUMBAGO,  Rheumatism, Backache, etc. DR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned A GIGANTIC CORPORATION? "Alertness, activity, selfishness and inconsiderateness."Company to be Chartered in Arizona Wiltra Capital of $10,000,000,000. "Um-in," said the woman. "But Just look at the third woman in the procession," said the man. "I pity the men folks about her house. I'll wariant they have to get their own breakfast about six mornings out of the seven. I never sa»v yet a woman who dragged her umbrella along so that you could track her by tho trail of the tip who wasn't dilatory and shiftless. She never sews on a button or darns or mends, and her breakfast dishes are seldom washed before 2 o'clock. Contributions Coming In Slonlf. Boston, Qtt. 10.—It lias beeu decided to give out no more statements of the condition of the fund for ransoming Miss Stone. The contributions have been coming in slowly, and Kidder, Peabody & Co. have decided to acknowledge letter each sum received. The amount Is now about $57,000. The cause of the boiler explosion Is ifqItQOWU, Damage to the Hayes Manufacturing company and to the hotel amounted to about $50,000. "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. Pittsburg. Oct. 10.—Application for a charter for the International Construction and Development company has been filed in Arizona, the capital of which is named as $10,000,000,000. This Is the largest capital of any corporation ill existence. The field of operation to be covered by the new combination is the world. There Is scarcely any branch of manufacturing, production, mining, or other, business that it does Hot 'intend to embark in. The application for a charter vas made by Richard D. Coulter, a corporation at torney of this city, who is named In the application as one of the incorporators.The admlral'6 Invitation was wig wagged by Captain Chfldwlck and was as told above. Good Sew* From Peking. Mr. Rayner contended that the signals were umong the most important occurrences of the day prior to the time that the command of the fleet devolved upon Commodore Schley. London. Oct. 10.—"The present situation In Peking and northern China Is satisfactory," says a dispatch to The Times from the Chinese capital. "The consensus of opinion is that the Chinese ary fulfilling their pledges and-restorlng order In a way that stands In welcome contrast to the chaps created by Count von Waldersee's raldlngs. The railway outlook also Is encouraging. There Is every reason to believe that Russia is prepared to restore the railway from Shanhalkwan to Newchwang to the Chinese." SYRACUSE, N. Y., Oct. 10.—The monument to tlie late Grand Commander Charles Elde of the Kulghts Templars was unveiled yesterday afternoon. Right Eminent Sir Charles II. Armatage of Albany delivered the oration. The Elde Nonnment, u- Hf nnlne without Trmde Wirk "i»chor. / New York. Jul|rZ6lMB97 I have used Dr. RtchterS SglL ■ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER 239 and hove found it of ev ccllent service in  Him, Lumbjqoand^iaMca^^., No more money has been sent to Constantinople, and none will probably be sent until word Is received from the state department at Washington. Halifax, X. S., Oct. 10.—Two Brltlst sailors who had deserted from the war ship Nlobe were forcibly taken from the American schooner Mist yesterdaj afternoon. The captain of the vessel was prepared to give them up, but the sailors refused to* come on deck. The police boarded the schooner and ford blj* removed the men. Taken From American Boat, Captain Lemly replied that under previous rulings of the court the reading of the signals was clearly Inadmissible. He. however, agreed that hp would consult with Mr. Ilayner and that If after this consultation the question Including the reading of the signals should appear proper Antral Taylor could be recalled and the question asked. To this Mr. Rayuer consented.Evans Bros. "That other woman who la bustling along holding to the top of the umbrella handle like prim death ami pointing the top down and forward in a kind of south by southwesterly direction is altogether different. She would set the world or tire if it wasn't waterlogged. I am not sure that I'd want to be married to her either. She'd be too energetic. She'd push everything before her, and when she took a notion to clean things up a mere man would have nowhere to lay his head. What she is good for is serving on committees. The decision not to give out a list of the contributions each day Is In line with the wish of the American board to avoid publicity as much as possible. The board feels that the brigands are kept pretty well Informed of affairs In America and thinks that the less they find out Just -now the better It will lie for Miss Stone. The Kalaer Want* the Cap. Berlin, Oct. lO.-lt Is rumored that Emperor William has Instructed the Kiel Yacht clyo to challenge for the America's eutf; 23c. and 50c. it all dratfUtf or tbrouftl IF. Id. Blchter * Co., 115 Pe»r I St, New I«lkJ L 36 HIGHEST national AWARDS.J ■k. Recommended by prominent Phyaid ana, WhoUmle and Retail qgista. Minialrr^et^^^mfA 46 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Heating stoves at Ash's. Have Messick Take Care of Your wants in the oyster and fish liae. For Early Fall FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. London, Oct. 10.—Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that his brother, General F. W. Kitchener, engaged Commander In Chief Botha's main body of Boers twenty miles northeast of Yryheid, on the Natal border, last Sundny. The Boers retired to the north. Geucral Kitchener is keeping in touch with them. The British had a lieutenant and two sergeants killed and ten men wounded. • Boer* Still FlRhtln*. Four filled and Three Injured In a Lieutenant Commander Potts, who followed Admiral Taylor on the witness stand, said when asked by Cap tain Lemly to give his estimate of the bearing of Commodore Schley on the day of the bombardment of the Colon. May 31: t nlted State* Lend* In Airnrd*. Chicago. Oct. 10—Four persons were killed and three seriously, injured us the result of a freight wreck on the Chicago and Great Western road early today, near East Lombard. Ills. The wreck was caused by a head-on collision. The trains met in a dense fog on a straight Btretch of track. The engines were completely demolished and covered by the wreckage of fourteen freight cars. Wreck in Illinois. "Thot woman in the gray skirt is a yea and nay sort of person. She wants to agree with everybody and follows wherever led. Women who carry their umbrellas with point backward and downward are aiwnys unassertive. Buffalo, Oct. 10.—The total number of awards announced by the Pan American exposition judges is 3,103. divided as follows: Gold medals, 887; silver, 1,130: bronze, 1.147. There were nlso 1.384 exhibits that received honor able mention. The United States heads the list of prize winners with «»01 gold trophies, CW3 silver, 502 bronze and 470 honorable meutious. Mexico comes next with 78 gold medals, 151 silver and 130 bronze. There is no salt so appropriate for early Fall wear as ************************ * * *!* - DdiD the Double breasted Sack, and at no previous time in history have conditions been *nore favorable to its jusi popularity than at present. Never before have the patterns in woolens been so appropriate, nor the cut so artistic as have been designed for this season. We are prepared to fill all the requirements in F1NB TAILORING. "But just look at that girl who spins along, swinging her umbrella around in a cirele as if it were a magic wand. I like her. She's jolly aud good natured ami gets more enjoyment out of life than ten ordinary people. There's a woman carrying her umbrella swung over her shoulder like a shotgun. She's a true soldier of fortune «nd was never known to say die. I can't think of anything that would feaze her." "Ills manner was that of a man la boring tinder extreme mental excitement; of a man who had a disagreeable duty to perform and who tried to get through with it as soon as he could." New York. Oct. 10.—Alfred Gwynne Vanilrrbllt and James II. Ilyde, with coaeli and four, have established a record between Xew York and Philadelphia and return. They made the round trip in lOh. 45m. It was just 5:50 a. m. yesterday when they dashed away from the Holland House. It was 1:35 this morning when they pulled up in front of the hostelry, on their return. Vnnderhllt Cnnchlnn Record. * To The Public. Scliler Under IHenlnl Strain, CHOATE DENIES REPORT. of the day 'began with the reifltroduetloii of Lieutenant M L. Bristol, formerly watch officer on the Texas, as a witness. He said that Schley, to the best of his knowledge, was under a tremendous mental strain in the running tight with the Spanish ships. Pnlmn litaplretl by Pntrlotlam. Havana, Oct. 10.—Geueral Maximo Gomez in a letter to the press says that the recent reply of Senor Estrada Palma to the request for a definition of his views as to the policy he would follow If elected president of Cuba should not be Interpreted to mean that Senor Palma believes that the army ought not to be paid. "His words with reference to the army." continues General Gomez, "are Inspired by the loftiest patriotism." 8»ys He Will Return to England After The man paused. London. Oct. 10.—:United States Ambassador Choate today authorized an absolute denial of the report that he would not return to England as ambas sador after his vacation, and that the Nicaragua treaty was the final event which called for a now ambassador in England. He says he is in perfect accord with the administration's Nicaraguan policy. His Vacation. "And what would you say," asked the woman, " about that girl who carries her umbrella horizontally across the small of her buck and catches either end into the crook of her elbow?" * * * f * * i * * * * * * * § * * * * * * * /l\ fv /|\ /jD /|\ /|\ /fv /fv /JN /|\ /j\ /jv /jv /J\ /|v /|v  AT is just seven months since the firm of Benesch & Sons, through their enterprising importing agent, who was traveling through this section of Pennsylvania, noted the fine opportunities that were offered for locating a branch of their furniture business here and determined at once to accept them. On Feb. 27 last, we opened up in a modest little store whose "Well," admitted the man, "she is a new one on me. 1 never met her before, but I wouldn't be afraid to wager that she is conscientious to a degree and lias a heart as big as all outdoors. But here," he added, "comes the most even tempered woman of the lot. She cuddles her umbrella protectingly under her arm as if she doesn't want even it to get hurt in the crowd. That woman is gently and thoughtful and kind."—-Kansas City journal. He bad, lie said, taken several observations with the stadlinetor just before the Spanish fleet came out of the harbor and had checked these with tlie sextant. lie found the distance from the MOrro to be JVloo yards. Montclair. J., Oct. '10.—General Hallington Booth and Mrs. Maud Booth have Just bought a beautiful villa on the slope of the Orange mountains, which they will make their home after Nov, 1. The {liilce has been the summer home of Arthur Host wick of New York city and is known as I'nterwalden.nnlllnttton Booth* liny Home. GILROV, or The Tailor. z A y Quoting Lieutenant CommanderHodgson's statement that the shortest range of the Brooklyn's guns in the battle was 1.400 yards and her greatest 2,500 yards and referring to the fact thot a number of the Brooklyn's five Inch shells bad struck the Spauish ships. Mr. Itayner asked :( number of questions for the purpose of showing that if the distance was as great as the chart shows and the guns were set for the range given It would have been impossible for the shots to go to the mark. Coal In Nfbrnka, A MYSTERIOUS CASE. Wahoo, Neb., Oct. 10.—Fourteen feet of coal in twp veins ten feet apnrt, with slate and sandstone intervening, has been discovered at Swedeburg. a few miles soutli of this place. The veins were struck at a depth of 233 feet, and the coal is of good bituminous variety. There has been for several years a standing offer by the state of a reward for the discovery of a vein of coal twenty-six inches or more. Perhaps x Two Men Wounded on the Streets of dimensions were 20x150 feet. Business augmented so rapidly that in a short time it not only became necessary to build a great annex four stories in height and 45 feet wide, but also to take in the adjoining Btore occupied by tbe Scotch Woolen Mills 60., until we have secured and occupy no less than five acres of floor space. We now propose to commemorate the important event in rapid expansion, with a Grand Opening of Wilkesbarre's Largest Store, and making it a memorable and iiS New Brunswick, N. J.. Oct. 10.— William H. Williams, who says that his home is in Ohio, reported to tho police that he had been attacked by two negroes. Another man was Tound near the spot where Williams said be had been attacked with a bullet wound in the leg. The police fhink the men shot each other. New Brunswick. Havana. Oct. in.—A. W. Miller, former city clerk of Sandusky. O.. who has been nrresled here in connection with an alleged shortage of nearly $inn.nnn which came to light after his disappearance from Sandusky eight months ago. will not resist extradition, but will leave for the T.'nited States next Saturday. He says.be can explain the discrepancy in lijs acC*|Unts. «ni ot KcMint Kxtradltlon. fiold Near Tnenon. You are not aware of the mony-savers we are offering you in the line of paints, oils, etc. Take a caieful glance at these prices. Wetherills Bro. White Lead...$6.50 Grove Brj. Oils JOC Turpentine Dryer Tucson, Ariz.. Oct. 10.—A rich find of gold has been located seventy miles north of Tucson. It Is asserted that from the bottom of the canyon to the surface the olitcroppings of ore will run from $5 to $1,000 to the ton. The amount of gold in sight is estimated at the enormous sum of $7,000,000. "Isn't it certain," he asked. "If the pilots struck that the chart is incorrect?"Jeffrlea-Rnhlln Fight. FATAL DYNAMITE EXPLOSION. BRIEF NEWS NOTES, San Francisco, Oct. 10.—Nov. 15 has been agreed upon as the date for the Jeflfries-Ruhliu fight In this city, Jefries has posted $2,500 forfeit, and nothing remains now but tbe selection of a referee. It is understood that Harry Corbett will be chosen if he can be prevailed upon to accept. Three Were Killed and Fourteen In- Inventor of Thorite Die* Suddenly, The witness replied thnt "the Maria Teresa and the Oqucmlo could have been hit with five Inch guns." General Smith has left Manila with troops to fight the Samar rebels. lured in Servia. Tacotna, Wash.. Oct. 10. -Dr. H. H. Tuttle. inventor of the explosive thorite. dropped:dead at his home in this city yesterday, lie was horn in Iowa Doc. 10. 1*41. came to Tacoma In 1S80 and practiced medicine until about three years ago. when he abandoned his profession to study further the subject of explosives. In -which he had be- 'Witli gnus set at that range •,*»5 Belgrade. Oct. 10.—An explosion occurred in a dynamite shop at Kim.hovatz, Servia. today, while the people were preparing for the reception ol King Alexander and Queen Draga. Three were killed and fourteen injured and twelve houses destroyed. The explosion is believed to have been the result of carelessness. Th royal visit was countermanded. "Yes: she could do it. I have seen some very wild Hit? when a ship has Burglars robbed the house of Samuel Coykendall of Kingston, N. Y., of booty worth $10,000. impressive occasion. Arrangements are under way to make Putty 4C DryOcherand red, per lb......«c Gerstendorfer Bro. gold enamel «oc Wall Paper as low as 5C Window shades, ready-mixed Paint, . brushes, glass, etc. Pictures and framing. any motion on/4 The twentieth annual meeting of the American Street Railway association was held In Madison Square Garden. New York. this opening not only incomparably attractive, but one that shall stand conspicuously out as a record Breaker in all that involves extravagant display pleasirg to the eye and gratifying to the artistic sense. There will be music by Alexander's Poatofllee Dynamited, Clinton. la.. Oct. JO.- The bodfes of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Melvinnie of Princeton, a few miles south of here, tf-ere found In their house. The wife was seated at the dinner table, and a rifle lay on the floor. It is supposed Mc- Kinnie killed his wife with the rifle and then took poison. Botll were eighty Tired of Life at Klffhty. Plattsburg. N. Y., Oct. 10.—The store and postofflce kept by James Dodge at North Hero, Vt., were broken into, and $150 worth of stamps and about $200 in money, besides considerable merchandise, were taken. The burglars blew open the safe with dynamite and nearly wrecked the building. The now Russian battleship RetVlzan has started from the Philadelphia builders' yards for New York to prepare for her trial trip. * Will ChnrRen. T. S. & W. S. BarrHt. SCHEMING ROYALTY. Washington. Oct. lo. it is said at the navy department that the reports of misconduct on the part of Captain Til- Icy have emanated for the most part from Samoan missionaries. Hear Admiral Silas Casey will proceed to Tutuila aboard his flagship, the Wisconsin, and personally .Investigate the charges preferred against the captain. Ninth Regiment Band and Souvenirs have been imported 109 North Main St. Houghton, Mich., Oct. 10.—Ry an all blast at the Qulncy mine tons of rock were Jarred down, completely covering and killing three men, Alfred Gale, aged forty, and Alfred C. Gale. aged eighteen, father and son, and Fred Fa rana, aged txyeivtj -three. It was the worst accident in point of fatalities In the history of the mine. Fatal Air Blnwt. from the continent to De presented to the ladies in commemoration of this significant opening. The great establishment How Queen Natalie Upset Alexander's Visit "lo the Czar. years of age. Buffalo, Oct. 10.—The bftfoon contest from the stadium of the Fan-American exposition grounds betwPen Professor Charles Litchfield of Boston and Leo Stevens of New York for a purse of $8,000 was won by the Boston aeronaut.Balloon Knee at Buffalo. FLORAL DESIGNS and CUT FLOWERS Belgrade. Oct. 10.—It seems that exQuccn Natalie, of Servia. has upset the project of King Alexander's visit to the Czar by sending the Czar a batch W compromising letters written by the present Queen Draga's admirers years ago. with cheques received. Prenldent Roonevelt Will ftpenlc, New York. Oct. 10.— President Roosevelt will. It is announced, make an address here on Thanksgiving day at the dedication of the Soldiers and Sailors' monument xDn Riverside drive. will be thrown open on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, for inspection only and no business will be transacted on the occasion. Arranged approi riate for .the ocfiMJOiB. Prices always the Loweat. •Phuno orders promptly atteodM to. Choice Rosh Always In Stwk. Orders left with the Mlaaea Emigh, Water St., will receive prompt attention J.B.MBPEWEB.hohiit mb itiwa New York. Oct. 10.- Chancellor Magic at Trenton. N. .?.. has awarded Mrs. Fill a McPberson Mull', daughter of the late I'uite«I States Senator John It. Mc- Pherson of New Jersey, an annuity of $20,000 from her mother's estate. The amount is what Mrs. Muir asked for. #20,000 Annnlty For Mr*. Mnlr. McDonnell & Dobbie, 76 S. Main St. Shot In the Faee. A McKinley Poatcard. THE WHITE HOUSE Fine Goods. Prompt Delivery, Brattleboro, Vt., Oct. 1U.—After several hours of suffering Stephen Ellis died here from the effect of gunshot wounds sustained while returning froui a hunting trip with Iliram Levingston. The men were returning in a earriage through Northfleld, Mass., when a gun was discharged, shattering Ellis' face. Washington. Oct. 10.—The postotfice department has decided to place the late President McKinley's head on' the lew issue of postal cards which will appear shortly after Dec. 1. The Griffin StUtfiO ITS MAINE!. ' Old and Popular Name to be Retained by Roosevelt. Washington, Oct. 10.—President Hoosovelt has decided .that hereafaer fll Utters to the President of the l'nit.:d States should be addressed to ' The White House," instead of "The Executive Mansion." W. T. Wesson, Gholson/ille, Va. BENNETT BUILDING, WILKESBARRE. druggist, writes: "Your One Minute Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction. My customers say It Is the best remedy for coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles." For sale by Farrer, Peck ft Roberta, Plttston. To Cure a Cold in One Day, Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if It falls to cure. E. W. Grove's signature i* »» each box. 25c, Syrwcuie Mayoralty. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 10.—The Republican city convention last night nominated John B, KUue for amvor.  [Mnikmmbairm, n. New buckwheat flour, 75c. sack. Giles. PEOPLE'S 'PHOSE 3M. '.(SQUTH MAIIW