Pittston Gazette

              - I* It tfetxro Jilik Calijetfi w- y V 4 \ I? 53d YEAR. PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1902. TWO CENTS A COPY, i Q P A QRC FORTY CENTS A MONTH, f O J AU£iO. FALLING WALL BURIES FIREMEN THE DAY IN CONGRtSS, LABOR UNION IS ENJOINED. THE NAVAL MANEUVERS. FORCE AGAINST PRE8T CA8TR0 A High Class Bargain List PEOPLE S STORE Senate In Session a Short Tim*. Great War (.ami. \uit on la West Rome Not Sitting. San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. 5.—The harbor here, which for duys has been filled with warships taking in coal, is now deserted. Captuln Dunlap, the commandant of the station, says he has still 13,000 tons of coal, more than HUttleient for his needs. The United States tug Leyden alone remains here to tako the United States mail. Iadlan Waters. Washington, Dec. 5.—The senate was In session oiuD hour and Qre minutes, most of which time was jipent behind closed doors. After the deception of a number of bills and petitions and the adoption of a concurrent resolution calling on the president for the papers In the Pius fund case, recently arbitrated before The Hague tribunal, Mr. Beverldge had read the resolutions adopted by the delegates to the Oklahoma nonpartisan convention favoring the admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and opposing the house omnibus statehood bill. The senate then went into executive session.Tear in and year out we are striving to satisfy every wish of our customers, trying to prove by our actions and the character of the goods offered that we have the interests of our customers at heart. Here's where we do it. Ladies' Fancy Chiffon Neck Ruffs, 54 inches long, for each 76c Schenectady Painters Must New Currants ...... One Killed and Three Fatal* ly Injured. Germany and England About to Take Joint Action. New Raisins Mot Exclude Potter. New Apricots  New Honeycomb 12%C .. 25c CASE OF THE MILITIAMAN. All the warships of the home squadrou are assembled at Culebra in readiness to defend the Island. The plan of defense has of course not been divulged. The working out of the problem began this morning when Admiral Hlgginson, with his fleet, left Culebra. The battleships and cruisers will be concentrated, while the scouts will diverge and cover the passages and points where It may be possible to discover the "enemy." Admiral Coghlan remains at the base and will search for the white fleet approaching from the gulf of Parla. ULTIMATUM IN A FEW DAYS New Prunes, 3 lb. for A BIG FINANCIAL LOSS. New Maple Syrup, quart . New Maple Syrup, % gal. . Complaint States That Guardsman Has Children's Double Breasted Reefers, very special ..».. SID25 Special values of Ladies' all wool shirt waists, exceptional value for 98c - - ~ TT Never Been Formally Tried by the Power* to Whom Venezuela la in Debt Tomatoes, per can  Sweet Potatoes, per peck Big Building In Cleveland Occupied Union, and Hence Hia Expulsion is Will Not Walt for Arrival in Carib- by Manufacturers Completely De- Not Legal. bean Waters of Warahipa Now En Nice crisp Celery, per bunch . Hand-picked Apples, per bushel Sweet Cider, per gallon  •troyed, Causing a Loss of About The senate committee on foreign relations litis authorized favorable reports 011 all the nominations to diplomatic positions before It, as follows: Schenectady, N. Y., Dec. 5.—In special term of the supreme court at Albany Justice Wesley O. Howard has granted an Injunction restraining Painters' union No. 02 of this city from in any way treating William Potter as not a member of the union. The summons Is made returnable in twenty days, and the injunction was obtained by Yates & Grupe, attorneys for Potter. Potter is the man who was expelled from the union because he Is a member of the militia and as such served as a private during the Hudson Valley strike. Route. tPv Boys' Heavy Fleece Lined Un lerwear, all sizes... 25* Special line of Ladies' Neck Furs 98° Fine silk ribbon, a great valnc for, a yard |QC (150,000. Berlin, Dec. 5.—The note of President Castro of Venezuela presented to the German minister in Caracas a week ago is not satisfactory to the German government. 6RENNAN S ROBERTS, Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 5.—The large Vestry building, at the corner of Case avenue and Hamilton street, was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Property valued at $150,000 was destroyed. Two manufacturing firms lost everything. They are Likly ft Rockett, makers of trunks and traveling cases; Borden & Oliver, manufacturers of turning lathes and kindred machinery. At 3 a. m„ when the Are was about under control, the wall fell, burying five firemen. Patrick Joyce was killed and Samuel Jones and Robert McKenna fatally injured. The others will recover. Robert McCormack, ambassador to Russia; Charlemagne Tower, ambassador to Germany; Bellamy Storer, ambassador to Austria; David E. Thompson, minister to Brazil; William B. Borsby, minister to Bolivia; J. B. Jackson, miulster to Greece; Arthur S. Hardy, minister to Spnin; Leslie Combs, minister to Guatemala; Per cjval Dodge, secretary of embassy at Berlin; R. 8. Hitt, second secretary at Berlin; Peter A. Jay, third secretary at 42 North Main Street, Basement Bargains. Major Robert Howze has left here to represent the army at the riaval maneuvers.It is deemed Inadequate and as being probably designed to gain further time. Its partial acceptance of the German demands was coupled wifh conditions that are unacceptable. IVNext to Eagle Hotel. 5 large rolls of toilet paper, 26° China cups and saucers, remarkable value for, a set IQc Turkey red table damask, worth 25c, now a yd 17c Best laundry soap, 2 cakes, 5c Strong water tumblers, each 2° MINISTER TO JAPAN DIES. Brussels, Axminster and Wilton Rugs. State Department Informed of Alfred E. Buck'* Deatb Nenr Tokyo. The exchange of views with the British foreign' office has resulted in a decision to proceed with the joint action. An ultimatum will almost certainly be presented In a few days. The complaint, which Is a lengthy document, quotes clauses from the constitution to the effect that any member against whom charges have been preferred shall be given a trial, being fur- Washington, Dec. 5.—Mr. Kogoro Taknlilra, the Japanese minister, has called at the state department with a cablegram from his government informing hlui that while duck hunting near Tokyo Mr. Alfred E. Buck, United States minister to Japan, became suddenly III and died. Mr. Takabira conveyed the condolences of his government.Paris. 9x12. Largest assortment ever brought to Pittston. Popular prices. New line of Carpets and Art Squares. Best quality table oil cloth, per yard |7o M Pays to Buy at the Tlie bouse committee on appropriailsns has agreed upon ithe pension appropriation bill. It appropriates $139,- 847,000, which is $5,370 more than for the current year. The phrasing of the note la the subject of present correspondence between the respective governments, whose action will not await the arrival in the West Indies of the cruisers Amazon, Xlobe and Ariadne, as Germany has an ample force already there. The departure of these cruisers has been Indefinitely postponed. Full Lint of Linoloumi, People's Store, REED 18 BETTER. Williams ft McAnulty Uraemic Symptom* Are Abating and Little Valley, N. Y., Dec. 5—Gilbert Milks of Cattaraugus, who has been tried three times for arson, has been acquitted after a trial before Judge Lambert lasting four days. This is thought to be the end of the somewhat celebrated Milks-Smith arson case, which has been watched with interest throughout western New York. In 1808 the Milks farm buildings In the town of New Albion were burned. Milks and Mitchell Smith were indicted for arson. Since then Milks has been tried three times, beiivr convicted on two occasions and eafli time securing a new trial. Mitchell Smith has also been acquitted. Acquitted After Three Trials, / WILLIAM POTTE/R. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Washington, Dec. 5.—The physicians In attendance on Hon. Thomas B. Reed Issued the following bulletin this morning: "We find that Mr. Reed constantly Improves. Temperature, 99; pulse, 84; respiration, 32. i'he uraemic symptoms are abating. His mind is clear and he is retaining nourishment.''HI* Mind is Clear. Mr. Buck, who had made a splendid record since his appointment from Georgia In 1807, was born in Fozcroft, Me., in 1832. He made bis own way through school and served In the civil war. after which he settled In the south and liore a prominent part in the reconstruction of the southern states. 60 NOATH MAIN. BOTH PHONES A seemingly inspired article in the Cologne Gazette says that in spite of Germany's patience with Venezuela all hope has been abandoned In Berlin of a peaceful settlement and that Venezuela has treated Germany in a ma uner almost insulting because Venezuela published official communications without Germany's consent, coupled with improper comments. REMEMBER He served in congress as representative of an Alabama district and later removed to Georgia, where he was clerk of the federal court and United States marshal of the state. He had great political influence in Georgia. CAREFUL BUYERS, OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS THE LOWEST AND THE QUALITY GUARANTEED. CsMu Treaty Blacked. Havana, Dec. 6.—The reciprocity negotiations between General Tnsker Bliss and the Cuban secretaries Zaldo and Montes are practically at a standstill owing to the latter desiring to await the outcome of the bill introduced In the house of representatives which provides for the appointment of a committee to draw up a bill defining the limits of the concessions which the Cuban government can offer foreign countries In negotiating reciprocity treaties. Washington, Dec. 5.—There Is no ground for the alarmist stories which arc being printed over the possibility of a collision between the United States, on oue hand, and Germany and Great Britain, on the other, over the coercive measures about to be applied by the two last mentioned powers for the purpose of collecting debts due German and British subjects. Naturally the administration is a little nervous lest some untoward act should precipitate a serious situation whiCJii might involve the United States. But If Germany and Great Britain keep within the lines indicated in the correspondence which preceded the present demonstration there will be no Infraction of the Monroe doctrine and consequently no trouble for the United States. Waihlncton Approves. Evans' Success Flour, bbl #4.25 Butterfly Flour, bbl - - 4.25 Marvel Flour, bbl - - - 4.25 Best Superlative, bbl - - 4.25 Feed, per 100, full weight - 1.35 Bran and Br. Middlings, 100, 1.20 Oats, per bu - - - - - .40 Potatoes, per bu - - - - .05 Granulated Sugar, 22 lbs for 1.00 Butter, best dairy, per lb - .28 Lard, pure, per lb - - - .13 Currants, new, loose, 4 lbs for .25 Currants, new, package - - .08 Raisins, seeded, ]Der lb pk - .10 Raisins, seeded, 12 oz p; ckage .08 Lemon Peel, new, 2 lbs for - .25 Peel, new, 2 lbs for - .25 Citron Peel, new, 2 lbs for - .25 CHAMBERLAIN IN CAIRO. Good Hope, With Colonial Secretary Aboard, Arrives at Port Said. Lowell, Mass., Dec. 5.—The Pickering Manufacturing company has announced Its failure, with liabilities of upward of $300,000. The company makes all grades of knitted cotton underwear. Three of the local institutions—the Appleton National bank, the Traders' National bank and the Central Savings bank—hold some of the company's paper, but are secured by collateral. The principal creditors are other banking institutions and merchandise commission houses in Boston, New York city and at distant points. A meeting of creditors will be held on Tuesday next Falls For $800,000. London, Dec. 5.—The British cruiser Good Hope, having on board the colonial secretary, Mr. Chamberlain, and his party, bound for South Africa, has arrived at Port Said. The vessel had been delayed by storms in the Mediterranean. Mr. Chamberlain lauded und went to Cairo. nished with a copy of the charges. Potter's complaint states that he has beeu refused a copy of the accusation and was never given a trial; heuce the expulsion is null and void. On this grouiid and on -the ground that the disqualifying of militiamen, special police officers or deputy sheriffs is in contravention of public policy the Injunction was applied for. A MAN WHO HAS HIS CLOTHES NIDE HERE AwUnt on Hndwa Vnlley Road. Troy, N. Y,'„ Dec. 5.—A Hudson Valley railway car left the track near Sebuyiervllie, Saratoga county, while rounding a curve and rolled down an embankment. It Is said from ten to fifteen persona were more or less injured, being cut and bruised. The most secjously Injured was a man named Callahan, who lives In Ballston. He was cut about the head and body and suffered from shock. There were thirty passengers on the car. nets the proper style In out and a perfect fit, and pays but little more than (or a misfit ready made suit. Messages by wireless telegraphy were delivered to Mr. Chamberlain at various jwlnts 011 the journey. Ou passing Gibraltar he learned of the joint Anglo- German aetton toward Venezuela, and he seemed gratified at the news. Special Showing Now in Fall and Winter Weights In Su'*s and Ovorooats. The complaint states also that this clause was not In the constitution when he joined the union or the national guard, but was inserted in a revision made in December, 1001, and that h'e never saw a copy of the revised constitution nor was he aware that lie had violated any of the rules of the painters' union. Mr. Chamberlain displayed keen Interest in the working of the vessel, and on one occasion be put on an engineer's working suit and descended into the engine room and stokehole. Being a uew vessel, the Good Hope experienced some difficulties with her machinery, and twice the engines had to be ptopped for repairs, resulting in a delay- of twenty-four hours. High Quotations For Corpse*. Sargent ladorici Mrs. Tlntltr. Buss, The City Tailor. 'Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 5.—A scarcity of cadavers for use in the medical colleges here and in Louisville, Ky., is said to be impending, and prices of bodies have risen to unheard of figures. The scarcity is attributed to the Indianapolis investigation. It is said that the ghouls in the employ of colleges all over the central states have become apprehensive for fear that a general Investigation is to be made, and they are seeking other ways of earning a livelihood. It is said there has been no body snatching in Indiana since the investigation began. Washington, Dec. ,6.—Commissioner General Sargent of the Immigration bureau has tiled with Secretary Shaw his report on the question of admitting to the United States the eleven Cuban children who are now being detained at New York pending the settlement of the question of the financial responsibility and general character of the The'osophist Institution known as the Universal Brotherhood school at Point Loma, Cnl„ to which the children were en route when stopped at New York. The report, which Is based upon the personal inspection of Mr. Sargent, Is an unqualified Indorsement of the school both as to Its financial standing and general character. Owing to the increase in onr business each year, we are forced to occupy the storeroom adjpininn our store. It will be opened Dec. 5tli or 6th, and will be used as our shoe department, which will be THE SHOE STORE OF THE CITY. Royal Flub Company Incorporated. BURKE & SON Trenton, N. J., Dec. 5.—The Consolidated Royal Flush and Virginia Mining company, capital $1,230,000, has been incorporated here to acquire the Royal Flush Virginia and Virginia No. 1 mines in the Elk City mining region. Are now fully prepared with a l)ountiful stock of Novelties for December and the Holidays. Potter claims damages to the amount of $2 a day since his discharge by his employers, that being the result of his expulsion, and also to the amount of $500 for other damages. The complaint states that as the union lias no funds and the members are without means remedy at law Is inadequate. The injunction, which is only a preliminary one, accordingly orders that he be restored to membership pending trial by the courts. Potter Claims Damatm Antlvacclnatlon Crusade, CHURCH AND CLERGY. Gas City, Ind., Dec. 5.—The autivacdilution crusade has been renewed here. Two mothers leading their children by the band brought them to the public school and endeavored to secure their admission; but, being unable to show certificates of vaccination, their efforts were unavailing. The order ol the school authorities was enforced by the police. Much excitement followed. People who are opposed to the vaccination'rules held a meeting and decided to bring injunction proceedings at onct to prevent the school board from enforcing the ordinance. Ladies' and Misses' Monte Carlo*. Long and Khort Jackets. Press and Wa king 8kirts. and Misses' Suits. Every new syle in 8hirt Waists. Eiderck wn Di ebbing Sacque*. Ladies' Capes, cloth aud plash. Missen* Lozig Coat*, very cheap. Far Neck sD'c.irfs, Muffs, Children's Sets. Chate?aines, Hand Bags and Belts Evans Bros. Dr. Moses Payson Parmelee, the veteran missionary of the American board In eastern Turkey, died recently. He was in Turkey since 1803. 46 South Main Street, Rtttaton, Pa. In British Columbia there are more Buddhists than Baptists, more Confucians than Uongregatlonallsts and nearly as many pagans as Lutherans. Vienna, Dec. 5.—The papers here allege that the former lieutenant of hussars named Massarsich, who eloped with Princess Louise of Coburg several years ago and who was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for forging the signature of Princess Stephanie, Princess Louise's sister, made nil ineffectual attempt last October to rescue Princess Louise from the insane asylum near Dresden where she has I wen confined since the elopement. Massorslch maintains that she Is sane. The authorities are said to have forcibly prevented lier from joining liim. According to other accounts, however, Princess Louise refused to accompany him. Anatrtan Royal Scandal Revived, Included in the complaint is a letter written by Potter to every master painter in Schenectady asking employment and requesting that if work cannot be given hiin the reason be stated. Every master painter replied refusing him work, all stating that they cannot employ nonunion men. Several expressed sympathy, saying that they would employ him if they could, and one man said frankly that it was a humiliating admission for him to make that he has nothing to say about the management of his business. Another said that he was In need of men, but could not employ Potter. For WEDDINGS CIawam I For FUNERALS ■ * Bishop John Janssen of the Roman Catholic diocese of Belleville, Ills., has resigned bis bishopric at the age of »lxty-two and will retire to a Franciscan monastery. Shamrock III. Haa Narrow Escape. London, Dec. 5.—The Shamrock III., Sir Thomas Lipton's new challenger for the America's cup, has had a narrow escape from lieing burned In a fire which did great damage to Denuy's shipbuilding yards at Dumbarton. Only strenuous efforts saved the challenger, now well advanced In her construction, from destruction. Redhot cinders were blown on the roof and sides of the shed in which the Shamrock III. 1s now being built. All the material parts of the Shamrock III. are safe, although tlie construction of the yacht will be delayed for some time. An inspection of our stock will convince you that for quality, style anil moderate prices, we are second to none. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reasonable price. (new phone) I-R-6ARPEHTER,exeter st. exeter Doro 18 SOUTH VAIN STREET. Dr. Cuyler, who has preserved his physical and mental vigor to the ripe age of« eighty years, says, "I have eschewed all Indigestible food, stimulants and Intoxicants; have taken a fair amount of exercisc; hive avoided too hard study or sermon making in the evenings and thus sccured sound •nd sufficient sleep." Bill 9e»all to Visit the President, Bangor, Me., Dec. 5.—Bill Sewall ot Island Falls, the former guide and hunting companion of President Roosevelt, is to visit the chief executive at the White House the early part of February, accompanied by Mrs. Sewall and by Mr. and Mrs. Fleetwood of Island Fulls, who are also old friends of the president. The Invitation was received from Washington and was promptly uccepted. Bill Sewall is one of the most picturesque characters in Maine and Is a typical woodsman of the Pine Tree State. Rubber Goods. Special Values for the next 10 days. With the ready cash we have procured some of the greatest values it has ever been our fortune to get, and they are yours for about one-half their actual value. They are many; we quote you a few: SPECIAL BARGAINS. TO CURE A COLD IX OJTE DAT Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. This on every box, 25c. Boys' L'ubber Boots. Children's Rubbers. Ladies' Rubbers  Men's Rubbers  ,19c to 38c 29c to 56c ,40c to 75c Marseilles, Dcc. 5.—The syndicate ol shipowners lins made a proposition to the strikers which, it is stated, is in the nature of a compromise, and it is believed that an agreement will be made. Meantime the government has organised a temporary steamship serv lee with Corsica, Algiers and Tunis, furnishing sailors from the navy foi the regular steamers. When the steamer llhoue was on the point of sailing for llonn, the crew suddenly deserted In spite of the protests and prayers ol the 230 passengers. The latter refused to disembark, and the steamer sailed maimed by naval sailors. Marseille* Strike Con!lime*. St. Louis, Dec. o.—Julian Ralph, the New York newspaper correspondent and antlior, who suffered a severe hemorrhage at the Southern hotel Tuesday night. Is reported to be progressing toward recovery. Because of hia recuperation Mrs. Ralph has decided not to come here from New York. Mr. Knlph Is still contincd to his bed and partakes of cold consomme as his sole diet for the present. It Is believed he will be able to return to New York early next week. Jnllan Hulpli Recnverluir. Fatally Hurt by Burt.Ian, Detroit, Mich., Deo. 5.—A special to the Tribune from Niles, Mich., says thnt Mrs. Claypool, aged sixty, who was roughly handled by Frank Fleming and Arthur Griffith, self confessed burglars who entered Isaac Murphy's lionse at Niles, will probably die of her Injuries. Physicians say that the burglars kicked the aged woman in the abdomen, causing fatal internal Injuries. Mrs. Claypool has been Murphy's housekeeper. The burglars are said to have a police record at Elkhart, Ind. The best candy for the least money at Codekas's, 71 N. Main St. Full line Men's Felt and Rubber Boots at lower prices than you pay at other stores. The St. I.onta Scandal. Men's heavy fleece-lined Shirts and Drawers; they are worth 50c; this lot To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it falla to cure. E. W. Grove's signature la on each box. 25c. St. Louis, Dec. 5.—During the afternoon session William Tamblyn, a for mcr delegate who was a witness for the state, confirmed the story that ha£ long been current to the efTcct that at the birthday party held at the home of Julius Lehman in November, 1S!)9, the sum of $47,500 was distributed among the nineteen members of the bouse of delegates combine for their votes on the lighting bill. Tamblyn said he received $2,500, as did each of the other members present. yours for Misses' ribbed fleece-lined Vests and Pants, all sizes; worth double as BOSTON SHOE STORE much; a garment, only Children's ribbed fleece-lined Vests and Pants, for 5c 79 N. Main St. New Phone. Boys' Sweaters, all sizes, regular 50c garment; yours here for 25c Men's long wool Socks, worth 18c; special price 10c Women love a clear, healthy complexion. Pure blood makes It. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Odessa, Russia, Dec. 5.—A serious outbreak has occurred ajnong the students of the Ecclesiastical seminary here, resulting in the arrest of fifty students and the rustication of IKMl others. As an outcome of the trouble the holy synod has ordered the institution closed. Such a revolutionary movement among the religious students is without precedent and lias eaused the authorities the greatest anxiety. Stadent Riots In Russia. Klriti at the White Hone. T. A. DURKIN. Notice. Washington. Dec. 5.—President Roosevelt received the members of the Spanish War Nurses' association, now In session in Washington. Nearly a hundred of the nurses paid their respects to the president. He shook hands with and extended a pleasant personal greeting to each one. Later lu the day Dr. Walter Weyman presented to the president about fifty delegates to the pan- American sanitary conference now being held in Washington. Men's heavy ribbed fleece-lined Shirts and drawers, a good 50c gar- Ward caucuses will be held by the Democrats of the City of Pittston. 3t the usual places in the respective wards, Friday, Dec. 12, 1902, at 7.30 p. m., to nominate candidates for the following offices: In the even numbered wards, a candidate for Select Council, two for Common Council, one School Controller, Judge and Inspector of Election. In the odd numbered wards, one candidate for School Controller, Judge and Inspector of EleDction. By order of THOS. MURPHY, Chairman of the Democratic City Committee. JOSEPH P. JOYCE, Paterson, N. J., Dec. 5.—Harry Wright. a boy employed in the Cooke Locomotive works, in this city, was horribly tortured and killed by several other boys who worked in the same shop. Wright was actually blown up by a pneumatic pump. Compressed air was forced into bis body at high pressure until the pressure broke his heart. Wright's torturers were Henry Dorn, Albert ltoss, Daniel Christie, Leonard Vanderslag and William Helntjes. All are boys around the age of sixteen. They were employed in the night shift at the locomotive works. Worite Than the Water Cure. ment; here for Blown I II In a Cemetery, B. W. Flour, per sack Potatoes, per bushel. Onions, per peck  Apples, per bushel.... Fancy No. 1 Mackerel, 1 1-2 lbs., each, Qeorges Codfbh, per lb  Cromatory Bloaters, perdos  Evaporated Apricots, per lb  Evaporated Peaches, per lb  Cape Cod Cranberries, per qt  Fancy Smyrn» Figs, per lb  N ew Mixed Nuts, 1 lbs  Walnuts, x er peck  Butternut?, per peck  Gilt Edge Cream ry and Dairy Butter. Dairy Batter \ 8trictly Fresh Eggs.  Chase & Sanborn's Best Blend Coffee.. 35oa lb,) lbs  Chase & Sanborn's Teas, from 30c to 70c lb Children's Wool Mitts, worth 19c; :his lot yours for, a pair 5c Philadelphia, Dec. 5.—Horace E. Kelllg, aged forty-live years, superintendent of the Germantown Crematory compauy, was blown to atoms by an explosion of dynamite. The dynamite was used for blasting purposes In the cemetery attached to the crematory, and lvclllg was carrying twelve sticks of the explosives into a toolhouse when he stumbled and dropped his bundle. Men's heavy striped Sweaters, made to sell for 11.00. We got them cheap. and they are yours for 50c Men's fleece-lined Gloves, the 25c kind: liere for 10c Ladies' Kid Gloves, all colors, worth $1.00; yours for 59c 1 lot ladies' heavy cashmere Gloves, 25c kind; yours for 10c Children's flannelette Dresses, nicely trimmed; only .25c Children Bnrneil to Death. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 5.—A special to the Free Press from Saginaw, Mich., says that two children of Mrs. Ainsley Bowers. 014 Starles street, were burned to death when their mother left them alone in the house for n few minutes. One child was a girl six years old and the other an Infant of two months. It b supposed the little girl set lire to aom* papers with which she was playtaf. ...  E. ti. Rnthbone Seeks Investlsattoa. Washington, Dec. 5.—Major Estes G. Ratlibone, who was convicted of irregularities during his Incumbency as director of posts of Cuba and who was pardoned after the American occupation ended, is at the capital for the purpose of pressing his petition filed with the senate at the last session for an investigation of the methods used in bis conviction fej {he yiibau courts, Poitrnaater of the Philippines. South Bend, Iiid., Dec. 5.—Anthony Brogan has been appointed by President Roosevelt postmaster to the insular government in the Philippines, with headquarters at Cavlte. Brogan was graduated from the University of Notre Came In 1801 with hUh houora. C Boys' black and white shirts... .19c 2tl0 Sentenced to Be Hanged |l MD The Magnet Secretary. Jersey City, N. J.. Dec. 5.—George W. Taylor, colored, has been sentenced to be hanged Jan. 0, 1903, for the murder of kit aunt Dec. 10,1001. Suits made as low as $16. H. Proud, noxt door to Con. Donnelly. 3w2 Special Inducements to Cash Purchasers 37 S. Main St., Pitta ton.