SAYRE, PA. WE FILL MAIL OR- DERS AND PREPAY FREIGHT OR EX. PRESS ON PUR- CHASES OF S$s.00 OR OVER. but all strong values. Opening Announcement will Read y-to-wear It's not unlikely $ 37 19 The several leasant days over tarted th Jus 3 R copies of oil Subjects “The Old Mill; etc. Art stores would he correct. Millinery bo made later. Outer B “Early Spring,” Jay,” “Stag at Bay," ask at least 75¢. 30¢c . 24 01 4 $ Notion Depa casions and seasons ; every - J 44. oe indicates the good , all at $2 per yard. the new things Eaton Hur ‘9 I price, 23¢ per box. rtment pattern contains values we give We show 10 + @ able to wear, at out of season ¥) Rubbers, 35c¢; Child's 5 Misses’ } DA TT Murrelle’s Printing Office “The Satisfactory Place.” From four to eight skilled job | a new, up-to-date! equipment are at your service. oy say we have the! to please. We keep) Yaliey Phone 28x. WE PRINT The Valley Record G. J. Kircu, SAYRE'S LEADING DRAYRAN. Especial care and prompt at. tention given to moving of Planes, Household Goods, Safes ele, - CAFE Best of Everything Lockhart St. Child's 98%¢ prices Cums gal -— ND NEW HAVEN, Coun ! Mrs. Jolin McMahon was found dead on the floor of a bedroom io ber home | at Centerville, pear bere, by neighbors, | while her husbaod was discovered ly i ing on the bed and sald to Le under | the Influsuce of liquor. The woman's body was badly bruised and battered, ! and the rooms In which the McMahons had been lving were strewn with broken furniture and crockery man was not injured per Joslin sald after viewing the body | | of Mrs. McMahon that she might have | | been dead for four days. McMabon fs | held. Coll Pipe Plant Ablase. | HARTFORD, Coun., March 28 --The plant of the Whitlock Coll Pipe com- pany, located at Elmwood, was dam- aged $25.000 by a Are which broke out {in shop No. 4. Men were worklug In the building when a spark from a steel | saw used to cut lron pipe set fire toa | tank of paint, which communicated { with two cans of benzine. There was | a slight explosion, and the bullding was burned to the ground Heury | Rose. a timekeeper, was badly burned. Brasil For Menree Doctrine. WASHINGTON, March 26 Brazil as the special custodian of the Mouroe | doctrine for South America, is sald to be the object of Secretary Root's trip { to Rio de Janeiro next summer. An | entente cordiale between the two re publics Is to be arranged, it ls said, and under this Brazil would be williog | to formulate a Monroe doctrine and to | become, in a way, the general repre | sentative of the United States In the southern continent | Wants Six Rides For a Quarter, | ALBANY, N. Y., March 26. Assemn- biyman Krulewitch has ijotroduced a | bill providing that New York city trac | tion Companies be compelled to sell six | tickets for 20 cents Ex-Mayor Ashbridge Dead. PHILADELPHIA, March 2d.-For- wer Mayor Samvel H. Ashbridge died at his howe in thix city froin a compli catiou of diseases He wag fifty seven years of age Judge Truly te Ruan For Governor. JACKSON, Miss, March 209. Justice Jeffries Truly of the state supreme court has formally annonnced bis can- didacy for the office of governor of the | state Houmania's Sovercvigne at Lagane. LUGANO, Switzerland, March 20. The king and queen are liere on a visit Ring Charles when passing through Vienna consulted a specialist Weather Probabilities. Showers: south winds. Course of Electric Waves. Electric waves follow the earth's curvature, explains Erskine-Murray, a Beotch engineer, because a conducts fog layer high In air keeps them from ing them Se vel between peo hres rm We are agents for Come in or Ia Ieee lV S ROBBED STANDARD oI. Chinese Pirates Beachied and Loeted Launeh Comet. HONGKONG, March 2v.- Detalls of the capture aud looting by Chinese pl rates on March 22 near Canton of a Jaunch owned by the Standard Ol com- pany have been obtained. The launch, or tug, Comet was procveding to Kong mun, between Wampon and Canton, towlag a lighter laden with kerosene oll. While passing what is known as or second line of former obstructions to navigation, at 630 Thursday evening and when in sight of Wampoa fort, on the (sland of Wampoa (one of the many [slands Iying between Canton and the sea) a number of junks manned by pirates closed around the Comet and Ler tow, A stinkpot was thrown into her en- gine room, the pirates boarded the launch, and ber crew was overpowered The pirates then beached the Comet and the lighter and removed all the valuables from the two vessels, Includ- ing a number of Winchester rifles and a thousand rounds of amumunition. The cargo of kerosene was not touched The pirates, it appears, missed cap- turing much more valuable booty. It was the intention of the Stapdard Oll company’s officials to ship $20,000 lu specie on the Cowet on her last trip, but the shipment of specie was trans: ferred to a freight steamer. The American cousular officials are fuvestigating the affair, An American gunboat is after the outlaws DEADLOCK CONTINUES, Misers and Operators’ Joint Commit- tee Still Fall to Agree. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 20. Bituminous coal operators and miners of the central competitive apd the southwestern districts will wake 2a final effort today to come to & decision as to whether a wage scale, to go into effect Ou April 1, can be agreed on The jolnt scale comwittees of the joint conferences of the two districts have resumed thelr sessions after a dead- lock lasting five days, during which there have been uo Indicatious of a weakening of either side The misers demand an advauce of 56.006 per vent, which Is the restoration of the wuge scale of 1008. F. I. Rob bins, speaking for the operators of western Pennsylvania, has offered to pay this advapce and bas threateued the operators of Ohlo, Indiana and I) Hopols, who are standing firmly against the payment of any advance, that un- less they recede fram their position he will break away from their luter- state agreement apd rou his mines on the advanced scale. Whether the miners will agree to sign by districts and allow the mines of western Pennsylvania to run while those of lllinoix. ladiane and Ohlo stand idle is n question that has nol been opeuly settled, Indications point to an disagreeinent of the twe joint committees and the probable illng iogether of the joint conference, when Geo. H. Stimson finished filling his ice house today. Eugene Ryan of Elmira, speat Sunday with his parents in Athens. Will Hosmer has severed his connection with Morey's barber shop. M. Youngs of Kalamazoo, Mich, was the guest of P. |. Stone over Sunday. Fred W. Stacey went to Troy today where he will serve as a juror this week. The Literary club will meet this evening at the home of Miss Laura Drake, Paine street. Miss Laura Sayder of Sheshe- quin, visitep at the N. V. Weller home over Sunday. Reid Thurston, who has been visiting his family here, returned to New York today. Night Officer O'Brien went to Ridgebury today to attend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. B F. Cary went t to White Haven this morning to visit her John N. Van Demark moved from 206 Ferry street to the Mur- ray house on South street. Jacob Eiffert was visiting mem- bers of his family over Sunday and returned to Milan this morning. Twins born to Mr. and Mrs, C, L. McNeil a few days ago both died and were buried yesterday after- noon. La Mrs. S. B. Norrish removed from Cherry street to her new residence corner of Lincoln and Olive streets today. The Misses Emma and Frances Deppy went to Bernice this morn- ing to visit their brother, John Deppy. ha Isaiah Potter was taken sick at Potterville and returned home without attending the musical con- vention. Prof. Rogers and “several of the teachers were called to Towanda today on the compulsory educa- tion case. G. H. Raup and grandson Hal- lock of this place and Miss Mar- garet Raup of Milton spent Sun» day in Addison, N. Y. Great bargains in ribbons Moa- day and Tuesday at Gregg’s Rack- et Store, Waverly, See advertise- ment elsewhere in this paper. Mrs. J. A. Gould and Miss Laura Stevens returned from New York Saturday evening and have a large stock of goods for the spring trade. John Morrow of Ithaca, and Ernest Morrow of Wyalusing, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bush and went to Troy this morning Miss Nancy M. Davies and Mus. H. A. Phelps have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Elliott, in Canton for some time, returning to Athens this morning. The assessors have been making their enrollment of all persons subject to military duty in Athens, and the lists are open to inspection of those interested. Rev. W. H. Sawtelle and family went to Ulster on the afternoon train today where they are to ree side in the future. He preached 2 very eloquent sermon to the young people last evening. ; Mrs. Mary Williams has been to Ithaca to sec herson, Jesse Wil- liams who is in the hospital at that place, and stopped here over Sun: day with her mother, Mrs. Laura KcKeil, resuming her journey to LaPorte this morning. Chester E. McKinney went to Satterfield this moming where he will visit his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Campbell and assist the family in preached his larewell sermon at the Presbyterian morning and there was a very large was an excellent one, and its sub- of christian counsel and advisory. pastorate had been presented a year to them except in passing allusions. work in a most conscientious man- ner, and he leaves the congregation where they caa follow it up under their new pastor and enjoy the prosperity that is in store for them. We know that Mr, Sawtelle and his excellent wife will be fondly remembered by not only the con- gregation, but also by the good people of all christian denomina- tions, and while he leaves us, we all sincerely wish him success wherever he may go. Rev. Saw- telle’s sermon last evening was to the young people. PROMISING RESULTS Although the oil well appears to be a “dry hole,” the specimens brought up and preserved, show some very promising results, and they have been sent to Washington to have an official assay made. The projectors await with interest the report of the government expert, and they may have something of importance to report later. A held this evening at the Stimson house, to which they desire the at- tendance of all stockholders, when Arctics at much just now as you A Good Arctic, 1 B 2 S367 = || 2H Bridge Work Valley Tel HOLD ON “la minute; w/to tell youn some thing. We do plumbing, er heating, gas fit- ting, tioning, sell [the famous *‘Cheer- be attended to. LAST REGULAR MEETING Tomorrow will b be the last regus lar meeting of the year of the Ladies’ Library club. Election of officers, enrollment of members for ensuing year, and appointment of chairmen call for a full attendance. Membership committee please res port, as program will be ready for print. Social hour with tea will follow -tramsaction of business. Every member is asked to bring a new member, also plates and forks for self and guest. By Order of the President. Lee Hasley was injured in a railroad accident at Rochester Junction the 30th of last Decem- ber and was sent to the hospital at that place, where his leg was am- putated. While prostrated with his inju-ies he was attacked by ty- phoid fever and has just recovered, and was taken to his home at Green's Landing Saturday. Old Coguas. The cellar of Crounler, the French banker who killed himself after some unfortunate speculation, was sold at suction in Paris the other day. The prize of the lot was three bottles of cognac, certified to date back to 1789, the year before the outbreak of the Freuch revolution, and labeled: ‘la Talonlere Charante” ‘The triplet fetched $84, at the rate of $28 a bottle. Three bottles of the same brandy, date 1812, went for $24. Oldest Odd Fellow. William 8. Cook, the oldest initiated 04d Fellow in California, died recent- ly, apparnently in great poverty, and his lodge buried him. He was even in arrears for several months’ rent for a shabby room where he bad lodged for 30 years The public admials trator's search of sale deposit vaults, however, revealed that Cook was 8 wiser, who left more than $100,000 in bonds and other securities. His only relative is a brother in Virginia. The Languages. Owing to the rapid growth of the United States, the English language la now spoken by more persons than use any other civilized tongue. To- day 130,000,000 people speak English, 100,000,000 speak Russian (for not all the people of the empire talk the na tional tongue), 76,000,000 use Ger man, 70,000,000 employ Spanish, In- cluding the inhabitants of the Latin. American countries, and 40,000,000 speak French. Wonderful Necklace. The gaekwar of Baroda, the Indian poteutate who has been entertaining the prince and princess of Wales, can boast of possessing the most wonderful neck- lace in the world. [Lisa collar composed of five rows of 100 diamonds each, the « please you on any- > thing in our line. H. R. TALMADGE, Both "Phones. Elmer Ave. TE SPECIALTIES Throat ad the Prope iting of 0 Biand | ter Boon 12: 1%; 78: Sa EE —, re Attorneys and Counselors. MP A Block, Sayre, Pa. May- nard Block, Athens, Pa. JOKN C. PECKALLY, DEALER IN Foreign and Domestic Fruits. 500 gallons of pare Olive Oil just re- celvel 800 boxes of macaron! and im- ported cheese, All direct from Italy. No. 5 Elizabeth St,, Waverly. Power Of $15.00 as applied received for Spring. and lapels are here in the newest patterns. Low Prices the 2.00. 1.85. 40 from 31:30 from $2.25. 1.10 from $1.50. 1 sizes, 78¢c from $1.25, Our Specialty ephone 97d (Im effect Dec. 31, 1985.) Trains leave Sayre as fellows: EASTBOUND. A. ok. uly for Towands, Tunkhau- Wilkes-Barre, Mauch lh Saki, Aemiovs, Seicheen Hew. na A.M) pm fr A. ay 3 420) Daily for Barre, Glen Semmit wile saves: Pe Jed Haven I ThE aM M. wander ser for Athens. Milan. les Towiaia, Tankhaunces Riemickt ». SERLE a — Diamend Mx 3: 10% mrad, Teak pil Maan Chu. Alleniows, Stnishem, Rew P.M. (Waverly MM.) Wek San a Ag Vier, a ta ville, Tented Piatca snd ri er 10: Daily for Allenlown, town, Bethle Et. Easton, Newark and New York. Carries Sleeping Car Passengers only: WESTBOUND, outs a0) points west: pill i= A. EE Dally for Geneva, a sata, A ey Connects for Auburn er savant AM. Hoek 4230 ous Sure, Haris lo FE Ha a ox, Haris Somers, Gente 1; re, Se EE Eee a. als Aud Jets So] ble Fv 6:36 fu Ey papa: us Detroit, hachester, Bufisle, Niagarg 3 Bote ay emery” Her 1350 ft x“ Week onl for Owego, Pree: A. iY, orivia, Athan, Wiedspos There is no nook nor cor- ner where The Valley Rec- ord does not circulate 2 Gifbert, ven, Syracuse, Utica and P.M. Day for Owego, Procell C fo all eh a