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A t. PITtSTiOW GAZETTE, FRIDAY, TAW. iqoj TWO MORE VICTORIES. NEW YEAR'S DAY A TOLL TAKER'S It if FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1903. CHINA HALL; SCRANTON SPECUL VttUES 1.1 THIS BUM CUT OUSS.

9 IN. BOWL Eich star cutting on bottom, with elabor ately fluted sides; very handsome $1.80 SUGAR AND CREAM SET Of a most desirable pattern, with star cutting on bottom $1.49 PITCHER Star cutting on bottom and an exquisite sunburst on sides; a splendid value $,25 Smaller ones at 90c; also some larger sizes 'at various prices. I 8 IN. DISH Quite plain, with the exception of a cleverly cut star effect on bottom GEORGE V. MILLAR CO.

134 Wyoming Annus. Walk In And Look Around. to. ET CyETERA Notes From Business Men, Wants and, Other Minor Matters. Wanted A good girl for general housework.

Apply .139 Willian. St. 2t2 Wanted Boy, 14 to 16 years of age, to learn the jewelry trade; must have references. 75 N. Main St.

Freed Bros. Wanted Teacher for mandolin. Address J. Gazette office. For Sale Good paying, well equipped bicycle shop and pool room.

Poor health reason for selling. Apply W. H. Kerr. Oysters in all styles.

Harter. Wanted A butcher. Apply Murphy Joyce, 213 N. Main St. 31tf Eat Harter's bread; It's good.

For Rent Restaurant known as Geo. Smith Study, N. Main, furnished complete. Apply to Weeks Bros. For Rent Room suitable for office, over Weeks cigar store.

Apply People's Bank. 15tf The celebrated Exeter coal Is again for sale. Send your order to the Wyo mlng Valley Lumber Co. 29tf For Office room in Gazette building, with steam heat. It is wired for electric lights.

Best location In town. Apply at Gazette office. Ice cream, wholesale retail. Harter. FOR RENT I rent between 300 and 400 dwellings, stores, offices, barns, shops, factories, and can generally accommodate a good tenant with a house of size, price and In locality wanted at most any time.

I OR SALE Dwellings and business places. Some very fine investments. G. B. THOMPSON.

First National Bank Bid. Dr. Welsh, dentist, 25 N. Main St A Card. We, the undersigned, do hereby.

agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If It fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. J. H. Houck.

Wm. C. Price. GLEANINGS. Town Tarlc and Events In and About the City.

The Leek band will meet this even ing. The M. C. A. night school classes will resume again Monday evening.

Today, the contract for "furnishing the Lyric theater with a programme was let to C. H. Derby. The services in St John's church were very well' attended yesterday, large numbers being present at each mass. Grant Carlchner, janitor of the Hughestown schools, has been all smiles this week, his wife having pre sented him on Sunday last with a baby boy.

The Republicans of the Seventh ward will hold their caucus tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. The Democrats of the same ward will caucus at 7.30 o'clock. The Sunday school of the Water St. Baptist church will repeat its Christ mas cantata Tuesday evening next. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged.

The Parke Mission Circle of the First Presbyterian church will meet this evening with H. S. Gregg, at the home of John F. Tench, on Philadel phia avenue, West Side. The following work of the Niagara Engine Co.

for 1902 speaks for itself 18 box calls, 6 prone calls, 580 men out, 8,000 feet of hose laid, 25 hours' service, engine 10 hours' service. This evening, Pittston Castle, No, 77, K. G. will install the officers recently elected. Afterward an enter tainment and smoker will be given and an enjoyable time is expected, George Michare and John Yocates, both of Port Griffith, were arrested yesterday at the instance of Joseph Rudsavaye, of the same place, charged with assault and battery.

They were given a hearing by Alderman Barrett and fined. Many of the checks that are being received for the Y. M. C. A.

new building fund are accompanied by the kind est expressions of gqpd will and hearty congratulations. Checks and wishes 'are a happy combination, and an abundance of both ought to make things move. Mrs. William Monies, of 81 South Main street, entertained her Sunday school class of the Broad St Presby terian church, Wednesday evening, at her home. Nearly all the members of the class werb present and enjoyed happy hours with games and the like.

A number of mandolin solos by Miss Nellie Graver were very pleasingly rendered. Later In the evening, re freshments were served. The players and managers of the Pittston basket ball team were photo graphed yesterday at Fritch's studio. The picture was taken immediately before the afternoon game with the Bloomsburg team. Those in the group were the regular players Nathan An thony, John McGuffle, William Dodge, Harry Blackburn, William Schcetz; the substitutes, Wads.

Miller, Edward Smith, and the managers, William H. Jones, Jed. Hitchner, William Miller. There will no doubt be a great demand for the photographs. Arrangements are being made for a concert to be held In the Welsh Congregational church on Monday even ing, Jan.

26, by the Miners' Glee So ciety of ten voices, under the leadership of John Aston, a well known singer and composer. The society is com posed of mine workers living in Ed wardsville and Dorranceton, and dur ing the last miners' strike gave certs in various parts of the country with good success. The society will be. assisted In the concert by Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brundage, soprano: Mrs.

Via Jones Hitchcock, contralto, and Miss Cora Griffin, reciter, all of Scranton An admission of 25 cents will be charged, and the receipts will be ap plied on the church di bt. Piano Store Where You Can Get In the Music Line. Since the holidays we have received shipment of pianos in the newest cases of the Wegman, Crown, Colby and other well known makes. The Es tey, Farrand "Votey and Crown or gans. We have one slightly used piano we will sell For $175.

Second hand organs at all prices. Cecilion piano players, Regina music boxes, guitars, ban jos, violins, Honer harmonicas, strings, sheet music, etc. We have every appliance for mov ing pianos safely and without damage. FITCH WILLIAMS, 73 N. Main St.

Pittston, Pa. When vou want good pies, get Bohan's Bargains in Groceries. Oatmeal, 6 pounds, 25c. Oatflake. 6 pounds, 25c.

Oatflake, 3 pkts, 25c. Rice, good, 4 25c. Noodles, per packet, 5 10c. Mackerel, each, 10c. Herring, per pound, 5c.

Bacon, per pound, 10c. Beef, per pound, 10c. Stove Polish, 6 boxes, 25c. Shoe Blacking, 6 25c. Chicory, 3 packets, 5c.

Can Salmon, 10c. WM. GILES, THE CITY SUPPLY STORE, 81 N. Main, Cor. Butler St Election Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the People's Savings Bank of Pittston, to elect directors for ensuing year, will be held at their Banking House, between the hours of 10 and 11 a. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1903. 20w2 H. Hughes, Cashier.

The crowned heads of every nation, The rich men, poor men and misers, All join in paying tribute to DeWitt's Little Early Risers. H. Williams, San Antonio, Texas, writes: "Little Early Riser Pills are the best I ever used in my family. I unhesitatingly recommend them to They cure constipation, bit lousi ess. sick headache, torpid liver, jaundW malaria and other liver troubles.

iWs. J. Yates. Fine Box Paper, 11.50, at 1 from 8c i IN SOCIAL WAY Number of Events Marked Opening of 1903. PARTIES AND DANCES HELD It Wat An Occasion of Social Import ance In This City Open House of the Y.

M. C. A. Missed tor First Time in Years. New Year's day was celebrated in a variety of ways in this city and vicinity yesterday, it being an occasion of considerable social importance.

Parties and dances were the order of the day, and many young people enjoyed themselves at these events. One thing missed, was the annual reception and open house of the Y. M. C. which has been held regularly until this year.

Ping Pong Party. Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle, of Thistle street, Upper Pittston, entertained a large company of young people at their home, last evening, in honor of their daughter, Miss Alice Doyle, of New York city, who is home on a visit. The chief amusement of the evening was ping pong, Daniel Lavelle, of Scranton, being awarded prize as the most skillful player.

A delightful collation was served during the evening. Among those present were: Miss Mamie Keeg an, Miss Jeanette Flannighan, John Cochran and Albert Conroy, of New York; William Cook, of Buffalo; M. J. Murray and R. C.

Fox, of Taylor; Daniel Lavelle, Daniel Lenahan and Miss Elizabeth McHugh, of Scranton; John Philbln, of Phlladalphla; Mr, Mcln tyre, of Moosic, and Misses Laura Cody, Sarah Golden, Grace Brady, Mar garet Hession, Margaret Ferguson Jennie and B. Gardner, Margaret Mc Hugh, Catharine Jordan, Theresa Bo nn, Birdie Doyle, Mame Healey, Mame Eichholzer, B. Kennlghan, Theresa TIgue, Blanche Doyle, Mis3 Rutledge, John Burke, Martin Clarke, William Devlin, Aloysius Reap, William Doyle, Luke Nolan, James Doyle, Frank and Leo Doyle, Mrs. J. McCole and Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Doyle, of Pittston. New Year's Gathering. Last evening, Miss Hattie Goldlng, of Johnson street, was tendered a New Year's party at her home by a number of her friends. The occasion proved a most delightful one in every respect, the hostess being a clever entertainer.

Music and games served to pass the urs away quickly and at a seasona ble hour refreshments were served, Among those who enjoyed the hospi tality of the young lady were: Mr. and Mrs. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Grler, Rev.

H. P. Walter, Misses Louisa and Clara Qiiinn, Lizzie Proud, Rose Stahl, Em ma Johns, Lillian and Ethel Goldlng, Messrs. John Robinson, Harry Carter, James McArt, Charles Mowery, Alex, Sloan, Charles Stahl and William Gold lng. A Watch Party.

Miss Margaret Sharp entertained a number of friends New Year's eve at very pleasant watch party at her home on Church street During the dancing, music and games were indulged In and all had a very delightful time. A dainty collation was served at a late hour. Those who were in attendance at the affair were: Chas. McCarty, Allen Fry, James Mulhern, John MacMeekln, Alexander Chamber lain; Miss May Myers, of Wilkesbarre; Misses Julia Stoucb, Helen Walsh, Lulu Giles, Elizabeth Rader, Lulu Stites, Helen Smith, Messrs. James Walsh, Charles Weaver and Robert Rader, of Pittston.

Euchre and Entertainment. The young people of St Mark's R. church, of Inkerman, held an enjoy able observance of the day last even ing, when an euchre and entertainment were given. It was held in Father Mathew ball, and was largely attended. A clever programme was rendered, the feature being the work of the Touhill family of musicians.

The euchre was very interesting, and at its conclusion dancing was indulged in for a couple of hours, to the enjoyment of alL Other Affairs. The dances under the auspices of the Elite orchestra, yesterday, were largely attended, both proving enjoy able affairs. Unconscious From Croup. During a sudden and terrible attack of croup our little girl was unconscious from strangulation, says A. L.

Spaf ford, postmaster, Chester, and dose of One Minute Cough Cure was administered and repeated often. It reduced the swelling and inflammation, cut the mucous and shortly the child was resting easy and speedily recovered. It cures coughs, colds, la grippe and all throat and lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure lingers in the throat and chest and enables the lungs to contribute pure, health giving oxygen to the blood. Thos.

J. Yates. Need a stove or furnace? See Ash. Jealous Rivals cannot turn back the tide. The demand for Dr.

Agnew's Lit tle Pills Is a marvel. Cheap to buy, but diamonds in quality banish nausea, coated tongue, water brash, pain after eating, sick headache, never gripe, operate pleasantly. 10 cents. Sold by J. H.

Houck. 19 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 is on each box. 25c. Instead of buying new fire brick for that stove, buy fireclay. J. E.

Patterson Co. is NARROW ESCAPE W. H. Young Fell Distance of Thirty Feet NO BONES WERE BROKEN. He Was on a Ladder Trying to Open an Office Window Ladder Slipped Precipitating Him to the Ground, Striking on His Feet.

William H. Young, who for the past thirty years has been toll taker at the Water street bridge, met with an ac cldent this morning about 8 o'clock, that will confine him to the house for a week or two. In fact he is a lucky man that It did not cripple him for life. Mr. Young was at the bridge office early this morning as usual and about 8 o'clock went out to attend to some duties.

Unthinkingly, he locked the door of the office behind him, leaving his keys inside. Mr. Young had fre quently made the same mistake and had always managed to enter the building by climbing up a ladder to one of the rear windows, so decided to do likewise this morning. Securing a ladder he placed it so that it would reach the window he desired to enter, and, trying it to see that It was safe, climbed to the top. He had just reached the topmost round when the ladder slipped on the icy ground at the bottom and he fell a distance of about thirty feet.

He landed directly on his feet and lay dazed near the Valley tracks. Members of a switching crew work ing on the Lehigh Valley railroad saw the accident and were quickly on hand to render Mr. Young assistance. He was picked up by them and carried to the Valley depot, across the street, and later taken home in a carriage. Dr.

C. J. McFadden, who was called to attend Mr. Young, made a careful ex amination and said that no bones were broken, but that the patient was suf fering from the severe shock and jar sustained by landing on his feet. It is expected that Mr.

Young will be able to be out again In a week or two at the most. OBITUARY. Harry MacFarlane, This morning, a few minutes after 4 o'clock, occurred the death Of Harry MacFarlane, at the family home on Parke street. His demise was the re sult of an attack of typhoid fever, the deceased having contracted a severe cold at Monongahela City, the afflic tion developing into typhoid. He had been ill about a week when symptoms of the latter disease showed them selves, and in company with a friend he journeyed home, reaching here a week ago last Monday.

At first his condition was not serious, anl while of a rugged constitution, the sufferer could not rest well, and after a hard battle with the grim destroyer he suc cumbed. Harry MacFarlane was born Jan. 25, 1883, at Jeansville, so that he lacked but a few weeks of being 20 years of age. About 13 years ago the family moved to West Pittston and here he had lived since. Educated in the public schools, he learned the machinist trade at the Vulcan Iron Works.

Early last November the deceased accepted a position at Monon gahela and had been there until taken ill. The obsequies will be held at 2.30 Sunday afternoon, and the Interment will be made In West Pittston ceme tery. Mrs. Samuel T. Jones.

Death came very suddenly yesterday afternoon about five o'clock to Mrs. Mary Jones, of Scranton, wife of Samuel T. Jones, general superinten dent of Connell mines. Within the past two years Mrs. Jones's daugh ter and son have died, and she went yesterday Afternoon to 'the Dunmore Cemetery to place wreaths on their resting places.

After performing this mission of love, she saw a car ap proaching that would take her home and hurried from the cemetery to catch it. She exerted herself consid erably and just as she was about to step on the car she dropped dead, the deceased was 58 years of age. She was born in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, South Wales, but had lived in this country since she became a young woman. She lived in this city for a number of years and was married to Mr. Jones here In 1836.

She was an active worker in the Elm Park M. E. Church, having been president of the Ladies' Aid Society for 15 years. She survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Edith Jones. Miss Mame Jones.

Yesterday morning occurred the death of Miss Mame Jones, an estima ble young woman, at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith, of Moosic. She had been ill for about one year of consumption. The funeral services will be held at the house this evening at 7 o'clock, and the remains will be taken to Spring Brook tomorrow morning for Interment Leave your orders at Harter's for ice cream for New Year's dinner.

All flavors. 30t2 Stockholders' Meeting. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Pittston Ferry Bridge Co. will be held in their office at the toll house, Monday, Jan. 5, 1903, between the hours of 2 and 3 p.

for the purpose of the election of presi dent secretary, treasurer, and a board six managers to conduct the busi ness of the company for the ensuing year, and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Glennon, President be Pittston Defeats Bloomtburg In Games of Basket Bail. Yesterday, the Pittston basket ball team added two more victories to the already long list it has to Its credit, The team representing the Blooms burg wheelmen was played to a stand still, both at the afternoon and even lng contest. The matinee game was won by a score of 28. to 9, while the evening game score was 45 to 24, Large audiences both the afternoon and evening games, and dancing was enjoyed at the conclusion of.

each battle. The teams lined up as follows: Pittston McGuffle and Anthony, for wards; Blackburn, center; Dodge, Mil ler, Scheetz, guards. Bloomsburg Moore, Johnson, Klase, forwards; Newbaker, center; Robblns, Rabb, guards. Miller played in the afternoon game and Dodge at night William Francis as referee. H.

HOUCK SUCCESSFUL. Induced Dr. Howard Company to Make 8pecial Price After a great deal of effort and cor respondence, J. H. Houck, the popular druggist, has succeeded in getting the Dr.

Howard Co. to make a special half price introductory offer on the regu lar fifty cent size of their celebrated specific for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia. This medicine is a recent discovery for the cure of all diseases of the stomach and bowels. It not only gives quick relief, but it makes permanent cures. Dr.

Howard's specific has been so re markably successful in curing consti pation, dyspepsia and all liver troubles that Mr. Houck is willing to return the price paid in every case, where it does not give relief. The old fashioned Idea of dosing with mineral waters, cathartic pills, or harsh purgatives will soon be a thing of the past The best physicians are prescribing Dr. Howard's specific be cause it really gives the desired re sults and on account of the small and pleasant dose that is needed. Headaches, coated tongue, dizziness, gas on stomach, specks before the eyes, constipation and all forms of liver and stomach trouble are soon cured by this scientific medicine.

So great Is the demand for this specific, that Mr. Houck has been able to secure only a limited supply, and everyone who is troubled with dyspepsia, constipation or liver trouble should call upon him at once, or send 25 cents, and get sixty doses of the best medicine ever made, on this special half price offer, with his personal guar antee to refund the money If It does not cure. SERIOUS WRECK AT FALL3. two Lehigh Valley) Trains Collide, Causing Considerable Loss. The worst wreck that has occurred on this division of the Lehigh Valley since the Installation of the Hall auto matic signals was at Falls several days ago.

A freight train in charge of Con ductor Ed. Gillespie was endeavoring to back into a siding to get out of the way of a fast freight which was follow ing behind, in charge of Conductor Wilbur Kishpaugh. The fast freight came up unexpectedly and bowled broadside into Gillespie's train, mak ing wreckage of 12 cars and dumping a mixed lot of merchandise, Including a cargo of sugar, down the embank ment. AMUSEMENTS. Ten Ton Doer.

Chester DeVonde, and an excellent company, which begins an engagement at Music Hall, commencing Monday evening next, will present, during the week, "Ten Ton Door," the greatest scenic Bensation ever seen at popular prices. It is a British military comedy drama and has been considered and constructed with uncommon skill by its author. One of the most effective scenes shows Trooper Dave chained to the massive steel door. While in this position the fort is attacked by na tives, the fort blown up and the door falls from Its fastenings with its hu man burden. Another magnificent scene shows the Sahara desert by moonlight, showing the Sahara desert and the mighty Splnx.

High class specialties will be introduced between the acts. NOW. Start the new year right. Give your home some attention. If the furniture is out of repair notify the Rogers' Couch Factory, repairers, upholsterers and couch builders.

New phone. 100 North Main street, near Ferry Bridge. Wonderful Nerve Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, scalds, sore feet or stiff joints. But there's no need for it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble.

It's the best salve on earth for piles, too. 25c at the drug stores of W. C. Price and J. Houck, Pittston, and G.

D. Stroh, West Pittston. Happy New Year Greeting extended to all my patrons of the old and best wishes for a continuation of our business relations during the year 1903. A complete stock of all you would expect to find at a jewelry store is at your service. 1 JAMES LEWIS, JEWELER, N.

Main Opp. William St Chicago Cash Meat Market Call (here when, yon want, home mads Bathe meat a of WW 4W WH THE HOME NEWS of Pittston and Vicinity is printed first In W. THE HOME PAPER. THE. GAZETTE.

Ton may find some of It again the next day in out 1 of town papers, but yon get 4 It In the GAZETTE fresh the DAT IT HAPPENS. SUGGESTION FOR TODAY. Now, Stay at Home Voter, Will You Turn Out and Do Your Duty? Acting on the theory that a man would rather go to the polls to vote than into court to explain his dereliction. Representative Leslie, of Phila delphia, will present to the next Legis lature a bill providing that non voters shall be summoned before the county Judges, and in default of making out a good case of illness or some other preventive, shall contribute 5 each to the general good. We haven't much faith or wisdom fh the practicability of oomDulsory voting, but the an nouncement of the drafting of such a bill as that mentioned Is a welcome in dication of an awakening on the part of public leaders to the laxness mani fested by so many voters with respeci to the duty of voting.

Now that the noliday rush is over with, we are prepared to give special personal attention to the matter of repairing vour watch or clock. We give a guar antee with our repair work. Perchance you have forgotten any of your friends in your gift giving, come and let us show you and explain the merits of our fine stock of jewelry. M. YASEEN SON, Jewelers, N.

Main Next to Sacks Brown. REPAIRING THE THEATER. Improvements Being Made at Music Hall at Present This morning, Manager Harry Sin clalr assumed charge of Music Hall on behalf of the Coons interests anl from now on the house will be under his direction. A force of workmen at once commenced to make a number of improvements that were deemed absolutely necessary for the comfort of the players who will appear at the house and for the better staging of the plays. The dressing rooms are being carpeted and stronger fly lights are being installed.

Other changes will be made from time to time. Public Sale. There will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, 1 top buggy, 2 robes. 1 blanket. 1 onen buggy, 1 set harness; at the stable of A.

Ferris, in West Pittston, on Saturday, the 24th day or January, 1903, at 2 clock p. for cash only. The above bug gies and other goods being the property of a L. Underwood, and are to be sold for storage, etc. J2Ft3 A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach that which it is unable to do for itself, even when but slightly disordered or overloaded. Kodol supplies the natural juices of digestion and does the work of the stomach, relaxing the nervous tension, while the inflamed muscles of that organ are allowed to rest and heal. Kodol digests what you eat and enables the stomach and digestive organs to transform all food into rich, red blood. i Sleep, comfort, power to work, all fly before the demon called pain. Whether in the muscles or nerves, it is a nuisance and a curse.

Call it by any name and get rid of it by using Anchor Pain Expeller. 25c. Yaseeh's own make chocolate drops, 15 cents a pound. Ordinary household accidents have no terrors when there's a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlc Oil In the medicine chest.

Heals burns, cuts, bruises and sprains. Instant relief. "Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of my life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured me quickly and permanently, after doctors had failed." C.

F. Cornwell, Valley street, Saugerties, N. Y. Furnace cleaned and repaired. Ash.

PERSONAL Mrs. John Richardson is ill at her home on Frothingham street. Miss Lillian Nordrope, of Mount Car mel, is visiting her friend, Miss Mae MacDonald. Miss Maude Bell, of William street, has as her guest Miss Myrtice Peck, of Peckville. Manager Harry Brown, of the Grand theater, Wilkesbarre, was in the city this afternoon on business.

Mrs. John H. Mullin and Mrs. J. A.

Gillespie are spending today as the guests of friends in Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. David Arnott, of New York city, are visiting friends and relatives in town for a few days. Miss Carrie Bloch, of Scranton, is visiting Miss Florence Schwartzkopf, of South Main street, for a few days.

John Rellly has gone to Pittsburg, where he will represent the Pittston iron moulders at the annual convention to be held. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Maloney and Dr.

Bennett, of Scranton, were the guests yesterday of Mr. and J. H. Keast and family, of Broad Street. Among those from this city who witnessed the performance of "The Wilderness" at the Nesbitt, In Wilkesbarre, last evening, were the following: Misses Helen Hazeltlne, Margaret McQueen, Mae Lynch, Messrs.

William Brodbeck, Edward Schmaltx and Harry Kane. Chas. Waters. C. D.

Stroh. ft i NEEDY MINE WORKERS. Organizer Schloeser Receives Consign ment of Shoes and Clothing. Anthony Schlosser, of Duryea, or ganizer for the United Mine Workers, Informs us that he has received from Connecticut friends of the union min ers a large consignment of shoes and clothing for distribution among needy deserving mine workers. He desires the presidents of the district board to confer with him, in order that the articles can be distributed where they are most needed.

MINES ARE ALL WORKING. Very Few Men Remained Away From the Collieries Here Today. Contrary to expectations, all of the mines in this immediate vicinity are working full handed today, the men reporting for work this morning. All the operations of the Pennsylvania Coal Lehigh Valley Coal Co. and Hillside Coal and Iron Co.

report a full quota of men and say that the usual tonnage will be gotten out today. We Wish You a Happy New Year. and we extend you a cordial invitation to become regular patrons of our jewelry store during the year 1903. We sell a fine grade of Jewelry, Silverware and Musical In struments. And we do Fine Watch and Clock Repairing.

We can save money for you because we sell cheaper than other stores. Please give us a visit. FREED 75 N. Main Street. LOOKING FOR LICENSES.

Saloon Men Have Their Applications Ready for Signatures. This morning, the saloon men and liquor dealers of the city were very active. All of them have their applica tions for license In circulation and are getting signatures. Both those who are at present holding licenses and those who were knocked out last year by the Anti Saloon League are engaged at tnis work, and all hope to be recog nized by the court. Ruggles's Book Store has books for all sizes and ages; a new lot of 10c ones by Bertha M.

Clay and Mrs. Sheldon for the young ladies; the famous boys' stories by Horatio Alger and Edward S. Ellis, besides lots of 5c ones for the smaller kids. Then he has a new lot of box paper to suit all letter writers from 8c up to a big box for $1.50. The new patterns are just in for all ages and nothing over 15c.

Besides, pocketbooks and purses, soaps and perfumes. Just call and see it all. 9 Broad St. Troxell Block. PITTSTON BALL PLAYERS.

Their Ability Recognized All Over the Country. The fame of Plttstonto base ball players has gone broadcast over the country and several of them are al ready piaylng with the big leagues. Only the other day, John Golden, of the Brothers, signed a contract to play with the Toronto team during the coming season, and now comes the an nouncement that Ernest Schmaltz is to be taken on with Pittsburg. Schmaltz Is a good first baseman, a clever sticker and an all round player, and will no doubt prove a find to the Pittsburg club. Start the New Year Right.

Buy at the low price meat market. We have a full line of first class fresh meats. Home made sausage, bologna, frank furters and scrapple. Home smoked hams. Above all, remember that our prices are always incomparable for lowness.

Other places may sell cheap, but you don't get the quality we sell at the same price. Booth Chicago Cash Market, N. Main, Opp. William St A Paradox. I'll flee from my besettinssaln; I'll bar my house about; Then, when my ilo cornea knocking there, "My iln will find me out!" Lippincott's Magaxln.

Oettlas Mia. "Clarence looks happy since his rich uncle died and didn't leave him a cent" 'Yes. The lawyer for the estate has promised him half If he'll contest tho wilL" Ace's Retroapeat. "When I was a boy," young men begin In speaking of youthful Joys. But old men, spinning their yarns, start in.

"When I was on of the boys." Dearer News, An Expert Oplaloa. "BImler says that If a man's heart Isn't In bis business and his liver all right he can't succeed." 'Binder ought to know. He need, to a butcher." Cleveland Plain Dealer. Buy your fireclay of J. Q.

Patterson fe Co. i Dr. Welsh, Dentist, Has Moved His Office from 14 South Main street, to 25 North Main second story, one door below First National Bank. Patients will please call at the hew stand. New phone connection.

Yaseen's Ice Cream Candy. You nev er tasted any as good. 25 cents a pound at Yaseen's. UU Sewing Maehlno Opinion AT ALP1SE KXITir rjL. If i Man floes to a Tailor for a suit of clothes it means that the man wants something better than the ready made clothing.

Clothes made here have a combi nation of style, fit and quality. Christmas Suits and Ovareoats must be ordered now. Cal in and let us show you our fine as sortmentof cloths. Buss, The City Tailor. Main 8treet.

Oppoxlte Water Street. MUSIC HALL ONE WEEK, Commencing tlzzhl Kigbt. Jssssry Sill MATIKEI WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Chester DoVondd Stock Company, PHILLkVT Konday Evening Mr. DeVonde will produce hiM iatett anoceaa, 'Tib Csnd cf Bsacr.9?, PKIfES Matinee lOo and 20c evening luc, zucv wo.

i Diagram opens Friday 9 a. BUGGLBJ 8 BOOK STORX Broad St vj. leeoo uj Fairclough, aVjaeen'i Fine box candg.