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              {timing JjUfc (fiitjctt it. ) PRICE TWO CENTS | |$4.00 Per Annum. __ VOLUME I., NUMBER 39. ( Weekly Established 1860. \ PITTSTON. PA.. THURSDAY. JULY 27, 1882. fair trade, an impartial and equitable system of taxation. Their great object was relief to the manufacturing interest of the country by diminishing or abolishing altogether duties oil raw materials. There were tiinos of depression in business when it would be a great advantage to American manufacturers to disposo of their goods in foreign countries: but while raw materials were heavily taxod, this country could not compete with countries having raw materials free. It was in that direction thcifl should bo a revision of the tariff. FIRST EDITION. other will !De reached at the Cabinet meeting on Friday; for if the till is vetoed the message of disapproval will be sent to Congress in time to allow that body to pass a new bill, from which the disgraceful featuros of the presont bill will be eliminated. TRICKY ARABS. popularity, and is cruelly beaten and disfigured, without a single element of compensation, is a better subject for commiseration than a short glove fight in which even tho loser wins $5,000. SECOND EDITION ARABI'S MOVEMENTS BY NIGHT. 5 O'CLOCK P. M. » O'CLOCK P. M. The Egyptian K«bel Advances finder Cover of Darkness-His Messengers Trying to Make Terms with the Saltan—-The Determination of the Khedive. Plain Talk to the Sultan. A DARING RU8SIAN GENERAL. PATTISON'S ALLIES. TO-DAY'S HAPPENINGS. The Reckless and Brilliant Military Exploits of MkobeleflT* Londox, .Tvly 26.—The Times says, neither as a sovereign, suzerain, nor under any other titlo, will there be room for the influence of the Sultan in Egypt after the responsibilities of sovereignty have been cynically thrown Hsi le in the hour of trial. The Sultan may amuse himself by forming new alliances and complimenting new allies with decorations, but it remains to lie soon what help these sympathizers will give the Porte. England, liy acting alone, will acquire and assert her right of controlling in the future, the country she saved, ffe must plainly show tho Sultan and |Dowers, we intend to work thoroughly to retain control—when that is done, Mr. Gladstone and his colleagues must yield to the compulsion of events. THE BOSS "KICKERS" OBEYED. NEWS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRFSS Alexandria, July 26.—At 9 o'clock last evening a decided attempt was made to surprise the British outposts under cover of the darkness. A force of 600 men approached close to the British lines. When the Thirtyeighth Regiment opened tire, tlie enemy retreated precipitately. During the remainder of the night the Egyptians continued moving about just out of range. Tho attempt was preceded by reports that Arabi Pasha was attempting to treat for conditions for his surrender, and that a white flag was flying over his intrenchments. The reports were probably circulated to lull the vigilance of tho British. Arabi 1ms withdrawn the bulk of his out-lying pickets to Kafr-el-Dwar, but the English have mined the railway embankment at Ramloh so as to prevent a night attack from the insur gents. It is generally stated to-day that Arabi has made overtures to the Khedive for a surrender, but the latter refuses to entertain the proposition or to oxtend clemency to the principal rebol officers with a viow to buying their loyally in the future. The Egyptian vessel " Charkeh " left hero this morning to take on board the garrison at Abonkir, which had declared loyalty to tho Khedive, and to land a party to spike tho guns in the works. She has not yet returned. The garrison numbored Though two Austrian detectives have been ordered to watch General Skobeleff until he leaves Vienna for St. Petersburg, it is given oat with special stress that his recent fiery speech was not delivered seriously, but was bom of too much champagne. Their "Independent" State Committee Stand by Their Candidates—Party Union Impossible - The Star Koute Trial—A Judge's Cranky Opinion. Arabl to be Denounced as a Traitor—A Serious Conflagration in Alexandria —The Missouri Democracy— The Stereotyped Platform Adopted. DUNNE'S CHALLENGE. Richard K. Fox Rises to the Emergency In connection with General Skobeleff the London Pall Mall Gazette reproduces some interesting reminiscences of his career. The story of his exploits in the Bulgarian campaign includes all that was most exciting in the war which brought the Russian army in sight of the minarets of Stamboul. From the day when, " to show the stuff he was made of," he swam his horse across the Danube while General Dragominoff was forcing the passage at Simnitza to the time when he could with difficulty be restrained from marching into Constantinople as soon as the British fleet entered the Sea of Marmora he was the most prominent actor in the drama. He became the legendary hero ot ihe campaign, and in the minds of the common people he almost monopolized its glories. He was always in the fore front of the hottest battles; four horses were shot under him in ten days, but he was only wounded once, and after being in constant expectation of death for months he returned home safe and sound. His white uuiform was to his soldiers as the white plume of Henri Quatre at the battle of Ivry. " I have heard the soldiers speak of him," says Lieutenant Green, "as a general under whom they would rather fight and die than fight and live under another. They had often to die—sometimes fifty per cent of his command perished—but he spared no exertion to minister to their wants and supply their needs. His division was tho best fod the best clothed and the best armed in the army. He was always with thdm in the most exposed positions in the fight, sleeping with them in the trenches and looking after all their necessities in the camp. In short," says Lieutenant Green, " he succeeded so thoroughly in making himself one with his division that his men responded to his thoughts as readily 9s the muscles obey the will. I doubt if a more thoroughly ideal relation between a general and his men has existed since the days of Cromwell." and Puts Forth a Manifesto, A Soldier Shot by a Comrade. By telegraph to the Gazette. Ex-Alderman James Dunne, of Brooklyn, who has challenged both Sullivan and Wilson to fight for $2,500 a side, said last night: " I have heard nothing definite in answer to my challenge, either from Sullivan or Wilson or their representatives. All the response I have yet had is an intimation from Chambers on behalf of Wilson that ho will give mc an answer within a week. I prefer not to mgfto any newspaper talk about it. I mean business, and am my own backer. Perhaps 1 may have something more to say about my motives in making this challenge after I see what comes of it. As for glove fights, there is no danger of anybody getting much hurt in them. That was shown in the late Sullivan-Wilson contest. It is merely a question of wind and a little science. I am ready to fight either of them in accordance with my challenge." To-Morrow'a Weather Indications. Kor New England and tho Middle Atlantic States, partly cloudy weather; local rains; winds mostly westerly; stationary or lower temperature and pressure. Leavenworth, Kas., July 27.—Last night John O'Neill, a guard in the military prison at the fort, shot Provost Sergeant John Henry through tho heart. There is no explanation of tho murder, O'Neill refusing to discuss it. Missouri Democrats in Convention. By telegraph to the Gazette. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. St. Louis, July 27.—The Missouri Democratic State Convention yesterday adopted a platform reaffirming the prineiplesof the Democratic party, demanding civil service reform, condemning the extravagance of the Republican party in expenditures, opposing the present protective tariff, and demanding a reduction of all duties to a basis only necessary to seenro public revenue, and favoring a currency adequate for all commerci il needs upon a se- NO COMPROMISE. Reported by Carpenter & 1JCDiDmer, Rooms 5 and o Club House. Franklin street Wilkes-Barre. July 27—8:00 p. m. Stock Report. The "Independent" State Committee Reject all Peace Propositions Submitted by tlie Regulars. Closing Bid Penna R.R .. 02 O. & M.t corn... 38% Phil. & Kead'g 31 do. pref  Lehigh Valley .. . H. & St. Jo. com 85 Lehigh Nav 42% do. pref.. 81% P., Titus v. A B 21% Union Pacific... 115% Northern Pac. com 49& M., K. & T 40% do pret • 89$ C. I. f! 15% D. L. A W 138J/2 St. Paul, com... 120% Texas Pacific 54% do pref  Del. & Hudson ... 116% D. A Rio G 53% N. J. Central 82 Illinois Central.. 138% West'n" Union 89% Met'n. Elev  Pacific Mail 47 Omaha, com..4.. 51% Erie, com.: -v 40% do. pref.. 110% do. pref V . Rock Island 133 Manhattan Elev Ohio Cdhtral.... 19% N Y. Central 13(5 Mobile & 0 22% Lake Shore 115% L'ville & N'ville. 74% Mich. Central.... 99% SutroTunnel  North West, com. 137y± Robinson 125 do pref.. 150W Rich & Dan 115 Wabash, com 38% Rich. & D. Ter. .. 62% do, pref 68% Central Pacific... 90% By telegraph to the Gazette. Philadelphia, July 27.—rfie Independent Republican State Committee mot hero today to consider tlio peace propositions submitted by tlio Regular Republican State Committee, 61 of the 86 names on the roll being cure and sound basis. present. Richard K. Fox, Wilson's backer, said yes torday that his representative, Mr. Harding "did not riso to the emergency" when Jlr Dunne camo out with his bold challenge. Mr Fox, therefore, put forth the following yester day over his own signature: All of the correspondence on the subject was read. Col. McMichael's letter declining to withdraw elicited cordial applause. Alexandria Again in Flames. By telegraph to the Gazette. London, July 27.-12:30 p. m.—A dispatch from Alexandria harbor says a tremendous conflagration broke out in Alexandria at two o'clock this morning. As seen from the hac: bor the tire seems to Iks larger than any that lias occurred since the bombardment It is in the native quarter, and is supposed to have been started by incendiaries. The Secretary thbn road a hitherto unpublished letter, in which Messrs. Stewart, Duff, Merrick and Junkin declare that harmony on the basis proposed by the Stalwarts ia im- 2,000 mon. An official from the German foreign office is expected to arrive here to-morrow. His visit will ixs the first of the kind since the deposition of Ismaill, the late Khedive. It is understood that ho is the bearer of important "As there is no prospectof John L. Sullivan accepting my pro]KDsition to light Tug WHsSn, the champion of Kngland, in Louisiana, Texas, or Mississippi,-for §5,000 and tho championship of tho world, and understanding through my representative that ex-Alderman James Dunne, of Brooklyn, on the 24th of July offered to post $1,000 and arrange a match to light Tug Wilson in Louisiana or Mississippi, for $'2,500 a side and the championship of tho world, I desiro to inform Mr. James Dunno and his backers that I will match Wilson to tight according to the now rules of the Iondon prizo ring for two thousand five hundred ($2,500) dollars a side and the championship of tho world (Sullivan waiving his claim to that title by refusing to light tho Police Gazette champion). The light to bo decided within four months from signing articles, and Harry Ilill to be final stakeholder. To prove to Mr. James Dunne and tho sporting public that I mean business I have, this 25th day of July, posted $1,000 forfeit with Harry Hill, and my representative, William E. Harding, will moot James Dunne or his backer at Harry Hill's any night he may name, ljetwcen tho hours of 8 and 0 p. m., to sign articles and arrange the match. My representative in the first place should have accepted Mr. Dunne's offer; but it is not too late, and if Dunne is eager to light Wilson ho will now have an opportunity, for I mean business, and my $1,000 Harry Hill holds proves it," possible. oil market. The mooting then agreed to take up the Stalwart proposals seriatim. Oil City, July 27- -2:50 p. m. Crude oil opened at 0o% and closed at 57D£. New York Markets. By telegraph to the Gazette. dispatches. Tlio first two were rejected unanimously, A force of 250 rifles and some native police to-day surrounded the village of Carmuss, beyond Pompey's Pillar, where thero is a regular market for loot, and seized a few cart-loads. Retail trade has revived somewhat in Alexandria. The centro of tho groat square is filling with cafes and booths. The third proposition of tlio Regulars, to call a new convention under the •' independents' " own rules, gave riso to an animated debate. Finally, that and the fourth proposition were both rejected, and committco proceeded to framo a formal reply. without discussion. Alarming Prairie Fires. New York, July 27. BEEF—Steadily held; demand fair; new extra mes8,$15.00@$ 15.50. PORK—The market was quiet, unchanged in price. LARD—The market was a shade easier; steam rendered, $16.80. Kast Iowa City, Mich., July 27.—Forest lircs aro raging fiercely between here and Olehdam. Farm products in great quantities are burning. Farmers aro driving their cattle off and sending their families to places of safety. The losses will be very heavy. By telegraph to the Gazette Philadelphia Markets. By telegraph to the Gazette. Philadelphia, July 27. ARABI WANTS I'EACE. Delaware Republican State Convention. Plymouth, Mass., July 27.—The fire in Plymouth woods is now under pontrok It burned over an area of twelve or fifteen miles, FLOUR—The market was dull and weak: super $2 75@f3.00 ; extra $3.40@*4.00 ; Penna family ♦5.37@$Y®2: Rye flour H 00. WHEAT—The market was firmer; Penna red $1.10Cfo$1.13, do amber $1.12fCofl.14. Constantinople, July 26.—A telegram has been received from Arabi Pasha deprecating a despatch of Turkish troops to Kgypt and declaring fidelity to the Khalifate. Arabi Pasha is vory popular among the nomas and lower classes hero. The Turks believe that if he is defeated he will destroy Cairo, join the insurgents in the Soudan and proclaim the independence of upper Kgypt. Some of the Sultan's advisers counsel him to send a force merely to occupy Alexandria, while others propose the despatch of a deputation of Ulemas to induce Arabi Pasha to lay down his arras. It is reported in diplomatic circles that Prince Bismarck has instructed the German representative here that Germany regards England's intervention in Kgypt as tlio only means of avoiding a European conflict, and believes that when Egypt is pacified the powers will demand a collective settlement of the Egyptian By telegraph to the Gazette Dover, Del., July 27.—The Republican StatD- Convention was called to order at one o'clock this afternoon, William Q. Collins, of Smyrna, being made temporary chairman. CORN OATS-The market was quiet and easier; No. 1 white 76®77c; No. 2 do. 74%@75c; No. 3 do 73K»@74c; No 2 mixed nominal. RYE—New C5@68c; old 80Cft8*. PROVISIONS—Steady, jobbing demand -Tiie market was steady His custom of wearing white, as if to court the bullets of his enemies; his reckless personal bravery and the strange oos-( torn of his always " going into battle in bis cleanest uniform and fresh .underclothing, covered with perfume and wearing a diamond hilted sword, in order that, as he said, "he might die with his best clothes on," gained him the reputation of a wild daredevil, which somewhat obscured his capacity as a general. In reality they only showed how thoroughly he had divined that secret of power which lies in fascinatiug the imagination as well as of appealing to the reason of men. When he was sent to take Geok Tepe and subdue the Tekkes many shook their heads and predicted that his impetuosity would be his ruin. So far from that being the case he displayed the utmost caution, acted with the greatest deliberation, refused to move from July to Deoember, until he had made all his preparations, and after he had carried on camels to the trenches no fewer than 1,575,000 rounds of ammunition, to say nothing of several thousands of heavy shot and shell, he laid siege to Geok Tepe and captured that hitherto impregnable stronghold. He had 10,000 troops against 40,000 Asiatics, and he achieved the conquest of the Akhal Tekke country with a loss of &37 men. Only once in that campaign did Skobeleff display his usual recklessness. After the fortress had fallen he was riding through the country with his escort when be met several Tekkes. He asked who they wore. " They answered, "Friendly Tekkes." "How can I believe your word ?" he asked again. "Tekkes never lie," wastheir confident response. " Well, "replied Skobeleff, " if that is the case I will send my escort home and will return accompanied by you." He was as good as his word, and his trust in the word of the no. mads was not misplAced. but no houses were burned Failure of Brickmakers' Strike. THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL. By telegraph to the Gazette LARD —The market was steady. BUTTER—The market was steady; choice and low grades wanted; medium dull, creamery extra, 20c; do good to choice 24@25c; rolls dull; Penna 16c. Kensington, Ills., July 27.—The strike among Pullman brickmakers was terminated to-day by the discharge of thirty of the ringleaders, the company supplying their places with new men at old wages. A Scene in Court—The Judge Kxprensrs His Opinion of the Press, EGOS—The market was steady: fair demand. By telegraph to the Gazette CHEESE—The market was firmer; fair demand.Washington, I). C., July 27.—liefore tho commencement of tlio Star Route trial, this morning, Mr. Merrick called attention to certain circumstances which place tho government under a great disadvantage, and asked for a rulo upon A. C. Buell, editor of tlio Capitol, to show causo why ho should not bo punished for contempt of court, for publishing an article calling tho witness Walsh a perjuror. He also asked for a rulo upon Buell, Helm, Ringwalt and E. W. Brady, trustees of tjio Critic, and upou O. K. Harris, one of tlio editors of that papor, for similar abusive articles, calculated to intimidate witnesses. PETROLEUM—The market was dull; refined ''IvHISKEY-FIrm at $1.18. The Hog- Cholera. Scranton, By telegraph to the Gazette Plttston Wholesale Markets. Flour-patent $9.50 Flour, straight brands 7.25@7.50 Tiie veterans' picnic at To'ph'a grovo to-day. Peaches nro slow in presenting themselves. There are twenty patients in the Lackawanna hospital. BI.OOM1XGTOX, 111., July 27.—Many liogs in the eastern part of McLean county havo the cholera, and the farmers aro much ajarmed. Cora Oats Butte. Cheese, new 23(3,25 10@12 Tho iron-moulders' picnic at Wahler's grove on the 18th of August. Arabi Denounced as a Traitor. Eggs  Potatoes new, per bbl By telegraph to the Gazette. Chop and Feed  Meal  Salt, coarse, per sack Salt,fine, per sack. . Salt, per bbl  Hay, per ton  Rye Straw  1.90 l.SW 1.50 1.85 1.50 17.00 14.00 Kov. R. W. VanSchoick will spend (Dart of his month's vacation at the sea-shore. London. July 27.—A special from Constantinople says the Sultan has decided to denounce Arabi Pasha as a traitor. question. Thomas Jenkins, a miner, aged forty-two years, was seriously injured in tho Sloan shaft yesterday by a fall of roof. Tho information sent to Inspector Blewitt's office did not stato how the accident occurred. At tho meeting of the conference on Monday, the Turkish delegates accepted ad referendum a proposal of Lord Dufferin, the British Ambassador, that the Sultan issue a proclamation declaring Arabi Pasha a rebel. The market continues to be well supplied with Vegetables, of good quality. New I utatoes are beginning to come in freely, and prices have fallen off accordingly. Good Dairy Mutter is scarce and wanted. The simply of eggs is fair, but the quality is a little "off. Good fresh stock would sell above quotations. Iluckleberries and Raspberries are plenty, and selling at 10 to 12 cents. Col. Totten. in reply, called attention to New York papers containing scandalous articles reflecting on tho Court itself. A GOOD RECORD. The boy named George Macy, who was run ovor by the cars 011 tho Delaware un8 Hudson Railroad, near Capouse depot on" TuosStiy afternoon, died from the cffects bf his injuries at two o'clock yesterday morning. Kevenue Collections for the l'ast Fiscal Year. The Court said it would not do to setoff ono crime by another. Tho Court then warned Washington, July 26.—The Commissioner of Internal Revenue roports the cntiro collections for the past fiscal year, amounting to $ 116,520,000, have been turned into the Treasury. The expenses of collection, including the Washington office, will not exceed $5,108,000. There havo been no defalcations for six years. Collectors and agents report all combinations to defraud the (Jovorninont have EATEN BY BUZZARDS. tho jury against paying any attention to newspapers. Honest mon, ho said had ccasod to hood tlioir fuhninations. Public opinion could not longer bo influenced by newspapers controlled by interested parties. These hired scribblers were living upon their means. Wyoming Camp Ground. Mow a Farmer's Vagabond Wanderings Came Near Knding in a Horrible Death. O, II. Stine, tho Abington milk man, tumbled his wagon and about 1200 quarts of milk and cream into a brook yesterday morning whilo 011 his way to Scranton, in tho vicinity of O'Donnel's hotel in tho " notch." Tho bridge over tho brook broko down while ho was crossing. John Oawley is on the grounds. Rev. A. Griffin has been here visiting friends. K. A. Forrester, of Seranton, registered here West Chester, July 26.—Abiah Sellers, an aged and demented man residing in Poeopson Township, a few miles from this borough, made a very narrow escapo from a most horrible death. Mr. Sellers has on several occasions during the past year and a half absented himself from his homo, and has beon found as often in quarries, dense woods, etc. A few weeks ago he went away, and though the surrounding woods and other places that he had previously frequented were searched, ho was not found. Last week throe harvestmen engaged in a Hold about half a mile from Mr. Sellers' home were attracted by the unusually large .number of turkey buzzards Hying-»rotlfiJan old quarry on the edge of a tract of woodland. They went to see what caused the unusual gathering. Upon reaching the qilRrry tlioy were horrified at finding what they first supposed to be a corpso, which, upon closer inspection, proved to be the almost lifeless lDody of Mr. Sellers. The men immediately raised the living skeloton and took him from the quarry which camo so near being his tomb, and carried him home. Mr. Sellers did not appear to realize what a narrow escape lie had made, and said that ho was only taking a little nap wlion they woke him up. Miss Anna Benuitt has in her possession a yesterday The Court then gave Mr. Merrick permission to file his motion, wheu Welsh was recalled and jnado some corrections in his testimony. The trial then wont on as usual. snapping turtle Wilkea-Barre. "■or. broken up. Dr. Johnson and daughter came up for a drive yesterday. Travel to Harvey's Lako is on the increase Moonlight excursion on tho Susquehanna this evening. THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL. Will Stark and family, of Plains, are living on Prospect avenue. The Goodwood Cup. The Tally-ho took up quite a number of tourists yesterday. Tho top of tho coach was crowded with ladios, who looked bright and fresh in light summer costumes. A Prospect that Congress may have Ail- other Veto to Consider. Miss Jennie Shannon, of Wost Pittston, ar rived yesterday afternoon. By telegraph toltlie Gazette. London, July 27.—The (Joodwood cup was Washington, July 20.—The Rivor and II trbor liill was concurred in by the House A small party of girls and boys were out to Pole Swing yesterday afternoon. won by Friday ■ The Record is talking up tho jail as a summer resort, and this morni.ig gives tho old canal another blast. Ilecord wind, though strong, is inefficient. Noth.ng short of dynamito will do to " blow up " tl.o canal. of Representatives this morning. -Owing to Wesley McCalic and family arrived last even ing to occupy their new cottage. Free Letter Delivery at Allentown. the absence yosterday of members who were parties to the log-rolling operation by which llov. G. M. Colville, of Plymouth, was visiting at Henry Dewey's yesterday. Mrs. R. II. Podson is home again. District Attorney Alfred Darto and wife have gone to Gettysburg. Kingston. Allentown, July 2G.—Major II. W. Hall, of the PostofHco Department, is in the city looking over tlio ground with the view of establishing the free delivery system in this city. It will take considerable work to get tlio city properly districted and the system in thorough working order, and the time when it will go into operation will depend somewhat 011 tlio amount of preparation required. There will be at least six carriers, and their appointments will be made when the Postmaster General authorizes tho system. There aro about this monstrous job was put through Congress, the House rofusod to agree to the re|Dort of the Oouforetico Committee. Last night, however, the absentees were drummed up and warned to be iu their places this morning. The result was a reconsideration of the vote by which the House had previously refused to The Wyoming Platoon of Battory 0 arc ordered to report at the Armory to-morrow evening in full uniform. Every man is positively expected to bo present, as several important orders will bo announced and tlio equipments for the encampment will be issued. Miss May Griffin is visiting Miss Maria Shoemaker on Chapel avenue. Rev. C. S. Dunning left town yesterday for a vacation of two or three weeks. He will first go to Honesdale, and will visit several other places before his return. Will Jay, of Seraiiton, came by tho morning bus to see ihe camp-ground. J. C. Coon has boon here introducing his paper, tin- Seraiiton Evening News. Miss Mary Gambau left for her homo in New York yesterday. The contract for building tlireo bridge?, one in Conyngham township, o"*r tho Wapwaliopen, ouo in Pittston township over Spring Brook and one over Toby's Creek in Plymouth township, was yesterday let by the county commissioners to tho Penna. Bridgo V orks of Beaver Falls, Pa., for tho sum of nineteen hundred and forty-six dollars. There wero orly four bidders.—Republican Cor. ' 0. H. Hem street and family, of Wilkes- Barre, have rented rooms over the store. concur in the report of the connuiitce and its Jos. K. Carpenter and Mac. Nichols, of West Tittston, were on the grounds Tuesday. Ninety-three degrees in tho shade yesterday.adoption by a vote of 111 to 82 There is reason to believe that this bill will be vetoed by the President, although no positive information to that ellcct has boon received. The Cabinet on several occasions has discussed the bill, and while none of the members have favored a veto the general Philip Myers, of Chicago, who has been visiting at his nephew's, Benj. Myers, left for Williamsport yesterday. John B. Smith, of Forty Fort, is repairing and building a new portico on his neat cottage. twenty-six applicants for carriers. Mrs. James Bryden is spending a fow days with Mrs. A. A. Bryden, on Chapel avenue Chas. Graham, Jr., has returned to his studies at Bethlehem, and somebody is looking vory sad and dejected in consequence. The Tariff Commission The contest for the " Citizens' Trophy" between Companies A and D, at Nay Aug range, on Tuesday, resulted in a victory for the former company by a score of 277 to 272. There will bo another match on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock for the "Company D Trophy." Pool targets will be open from three to four o'clock.—Republican. John Armstrong, at head of a large party of girls, drove up yesterday, behind R. B. Cutler's Wasted Sympathy. From the New York Sun. Will Bound, engineer for the D. L. & W. Co., who has beeu at Binghamton spending a short vacation, returned to his duties yesterday.Loxo Branch, July 26.—Mr. Henry F. French, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, appeared before the Tariff Commission and occupied the morning session with a preliminary statement of the ambiguities in the existing tariff law, and of the difficulties and litigations to which they give riso. At 1 o clock his further hearing was postponed till to-morrow, and tho Commission took an hour's recess, the afternoon session to be given to licar- sentiment seemed to bo that the measure was, as a whole, a monstrous swindle. It is urged that there are many items in tho bill of a worthy liuu team. A. Mcl. DeWitt and wife, W. H. Beach and Walter and Maine Ostranrfer are here for a day's recreation. The -nocking sympathy which continues to bp expressed for Champion Sullivan because he failed to Btop Champion Wilson in four rounds is misplaced. Granting that he gave the latter $1,000 and half the receipts, tho Sullivan party could hardjy have netted loss than $5,000 by the performance. It is absurd to suppose that Sullivan regrets so lucrative a failure; in fact, he would probably agree, at the name price per night, to go on exercising upon Mr. Tug Wilson's head twice a week through the war. A prize tight, in which ono of the combatants loses the time and cost of training, all the stakes, all his reputation and A large picnie party of Wilkes-Barreans passed through town yesterday en route lor Shickshinny. character, and that appropriations for many of the improvements are just and necessary. Tho grounds are improving every day in neatness. The leaves and stones and other rubbish are lining raked up and hauled away. tieorge Wells, Leon Coleuiau and John G. Wood, of Wilkes-Barfo, and George C. Lewis, of Pleasant Valley, have registered at the lioarding hall. Hon. Thomas Phillips, of Hyde Park, desires his friends to know that ho is not a candidate for renomination. Representative Phillips mado an excellent record as a useful and active member of tho Legislature, and in tills respect made a good example for whoever may succeed him.—Republican. AI the same titno tho defects in tlio measure Bob found his sister, and tho boys think he had better buy a lxDx of cigars now, as they are going to call some evening. ait' so numerous, and the increased expenditures so great that tho President is reluctant to approve it. It is said that he feels a natural dislike to veto a measure that is approved by Peter Bloom mid family, of Seraiiton, arrived on Tuesday evening. They. ;ire at Hoarding Hall. B. A great many of our people will attend tho picnic at tho island to-day. special train will run from Nanlicoke to PitUi'U. ing the statements of somo gentlemen from New York Mr. Kverott 1'. Wheeler, representing the New York Free Trado Club, addressed tho Commission. Wlyjt he and those with whom he co-operated understood as free trade, w&s The Latest Bourbon laaue. From the Cleveland Leader'(Hep ) The Bourbons in the Unite! States Senate are making a noble fight for cheap tobacco. cations may not b, entirely disregarded in whatever action the President may see tit to The Ashley School Board has elected Tho®. Parker, of Kaston, principal of tho Ashley schools. « Joseph Avetiii, ail fT"|Dlo.\ e »i the Dickson shops, was seriously Imrt 1* t.illiftg on a piece of irop which entoid bin mouth, It is probablo that a decision one way or the