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litifnin0 -fagyc CSa~Dctt t. I PRICE TWO CEKTS | |$4.50 Per Annum. VOLUME I., NUMBER 42. / Weekly Established 1850. ( PITTSTON. PA.. MODNAY, JULY 31, 1882r FIRST EDITION. The gil ls disregarded his command, and on Friday last two of them were discharged. Tho Knights of Labor, in special meeting, resolved to sustain tho right of the young women to become members of that order, and resolved upon a lockout of Keighley's shop if the matter was not settled speedily and satisfactorily. As a consequence, Mr. Keighley tliis morning- reinstated tho discharged women, and will probably-let tho Knights alone in EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS. f gathering where both sexes freely indulge in the delights of the fragrant Havana " 011 the sly." , SECOND EDITION appointment: O'Gorman's action will remit the matter to the people. REBELS PREPARING FOR DEFENCE Scranton LATE NEWS. 5 O'CLOCK P. HI. Tho'Conmioii Council meets this evening. 3 O'C.' I.Ol'K I». M. Arabi to Defend the Country Until HJ*' Forces Are Exterminated—The Saltan Irritated at England—The Situation at Bamleh—A Mass Meeting at Alexandria. The Thirteenth Regiment leaves for camp at Lewistown next. Friday evening. The train leaves at 9 o'clock. Gleaned and Condensed from this Morn- ing's Papers. LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. TO-DAY'S HAPPENINGS. Representative Rice is spoken of as the probable successor of the late Minister Marsh The Republican comity committee was in session 011 Saturday afternoon. They did not AN INTERESTING BATCH OF NEWS give their businessiaway NEWS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS future Alexandria, July 30.—The plundering of houses just outside tho British lines at Ranilch continues. A culprit was caught in flagrante delicto last evening and killed by tho patrols. The two expeditions which left last night to repair tho railways cut by the rebels on the Alexandria side of Mahalla Junction were completely successful in their undertaking. Tho expeditions consisted of British Tho Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, reported to the Senate Saturday, appropriates §27,764,000. at Rome. The lit'publican calls attention to a pestilenco breeding spot betwonn Adams and Washing ton avenues, above the new court house, and wants the nuisance abated. The Coal Combination Fix the Prices for August-A Half Million Dollar Flre- Work 111 the Senate—The Iron and Steel Workers' Association Secretary French Before the Tariff Commission. A Successful Women's Strike—Restitution of Jesse James' Loot 1*resIC1 ent Arthur's Movements—lie Visits , Conkling—Other Interesting News. THE STAR ROUTE TRIALS. The Defense open their Case—Fix-Senator Col. Frei, the new Swiss Minister to tho United States, will arrive at Washington in the middle of September. Phillip SelmelLof Hyde Park,is spoken of by admiring Democrats as a candidate for County Treasurer. The Democrats could hardly tind 11 man of more integrity or business capacity than Mr. Schnell. "f By telegraph to the Gazette Mitchell on the Stand, Washington, D. C., July 31.—In the star route trials to-day Mr. Merrick stated that the government had closed their case, with the exception of the testimony of one witness,who would be called hereafter. The defence then opened their case, Kx-Senator Mitchell, of Reading Clerk Clisby of the House, prostrated by heat Saturday, is somewhat easier, but is said to bu still in a dangerous condi- To-Morrow's Weather Indications. The Tariff Commission The Republican dclcgato elections for tho Sixth Representative District passed olf quietly. Those who know profess to Iks able to guess who will be the lucky candidate. The convention will be held to-morrow. For the Middle Atlantic States, increasing cloudiness with rain: easterly winds, station- By telegraph to the Gazette. Long Branch, N. J., July 31.—Assistan Secretary French to-day addressod tho taril committee 011 tho importance of special tribunal for speedy dis[HDsal of contest ary or lower temperatiire and pressure sappers, sailors and marines and Egyptian railway workmen. Both lines of road were repaired and a considerable number of railway wagons brought to Alexandria. The British portion of tho expeditions returned here at two o'clock this morning without having encountered the enemy. The rebels are making every effort to fortify the vicinity of Port Said. Tho Helicon, with Admiral Seymour on board, has returned from Aboukir, whither she went this morning to reconnoitre. The Admiral found operations actively progressing at the forts, which are well armed. Nothing is settled in regard It is understood Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of Kngland, has accepted an invitation of the New York Bar Association to visit New York next year. Prohibition in Iowa. Oregon, being the iirst witness. A young man living 011 the Scranton side of the river near the silk mill was struck in tho calf of the leg by a stray bullet lired from a revolver on the opposite side of the river. Tho wound is a dangerous one and was cared for by Dr. O'Brien. Tho promiscuous firing of pistols should be stopped. man issued a proclamation declaring' the result of the election on the adoption of the prohibition amendment as being majority in favor of its adoption, lie commends all persons to take notice selves accoidingly Dbs Moines, la., July 29.—Governor Slier The Ninth Congressional District, Sullivan, the pugilist, Saturday morning pleaded guilty of using profane language to officers and drunkenness. Ho paid a fino ol ten dollars for the former, and a dollar and co3ts for the latter offense. ed customs cases. By telegraph to the Gazette HECKER'S FLOUR MILL BURNED. Lancaster, I'a., July 31.—William B. Given, of Columbia, was to-day nominated for Congress in tlifc Ninth Congressional District by the Democratic County Committee, vice Samuel II. Reynolds declined. The Lives of Employes and Firemen En- dangered—Loss Half Million, Fifteen mcmlvers of the Thirteenth Iicsriment who will constitute the Crccduiuor team arc ordered to report at the armory fully equipped at eight o'clock Tuesday evening for inspection. Tlie usual team practicc will tako place on the range cn Wednesday afternoon instead of Tuesday, as Tuesday has been ordered for qualifying marksmen. and govern them By telegraph to the Gazette. During excavations on Iho Canadian Pacific Railroad, a perfect vertebrae and portion of a rib an immense whale was found thirty-five feet below the surface, and twenty-eight miles inland from the St Lawrence River. New York, July 31.—Fire broke out to-day on the top floor of Heckcr's Hour mill. The mill extends from Cherry to Water streets 011 the east sidy of Pike street. The llames made extraordinary headway and a general alarm was sent out About 500 men employed in' the building were compelled to rush out for their livos. It is behoved that all escaped. The liremcii worked hard to savo the building, but without success, and the entire structure was destroyed. Several adjoining buildings also caught firo and about forty engines are at work. The Labor Unions. Washington, Ph., July 31.—The National Fedoratioc of Labor Onions, in its call for the convention lioro tlio I Stli of November, says: "While wo have a proper degree of faith in the honesty and integrity of the emi- Thieves' Sunday Work By telegraph to the Gazette. Glen Falls. N. Y., July 31.—Fowler's dry goods store here was entered by thieves during Sunday. They carried off silks valued to lDoinbarding them. An official telogram from tlio rebel government was sent to Constantinople. It says: The Khedive having issued a decree dismissing Arabi Pasha from the ministry for neglecting to defend Alexandria, nnd having published a proclamation declaring that Krigland is the friend of Kgypt, Arabi Pasha lias called on the country, of which he is a submissive servant, to pronounce its will in the matter. At a great meeting, called for Saturday comprising Ulemas, Cadis, the I'eplic Patriarch, heads of the Armenian, Greek and Maronite communities, various high functionaries, Mudirs, notables and leading merchants, in all, 364 persons, moving speeches wore delivered, especially by Ali Bey, Under Secretary of the Sultan, who recounted outrages of English sailors upon Alexandrian women. The meeting, with oidy three dissentionists, decided to maintain Arabi so that he might defend the country until the conclusion of a satisfactory iDeace, or the total extermination of his forcos. All decrees to the contrary are declared annulled, as the Khedive was teyond the pale of Musselman law. It was resolved that the decisions of the meeting be submitted to the Porte. Cousins of. the Khedive who were present at the meeting declared that Tewlik would bo Khedive if ho sided with the country and tho army, but that under the present circumstances ho is cither a prisoner or a puppet of the British, and his authority might be repudiated. Immense numbers of people paraded the streets last evening shouting victory to fi iends of Kgypt against The boot and shoo manufacturers of Montreal are organizing in anticipation of a strike of employes. They temporarily submitted to the demands of the 1 asters, and are prepared to make a reasonable advance whilo business Wyoming Camp Ground, Sam. Wadhams has come to stay a few nent statesmen comprising the Committee on Education and Labor and of the Senators who will be called on to decide the merits of their report on the question of labor vs. capital, yet a new Congress is to be elected this fall, and at $2,500. « davs here FINANCIAL AND COMMKRCIAL, Henry Wiseman and John T. Bcvaii registered at Boarding llall. is brisk. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Ives, of Scran ton, are May ing at the boarding hall. Stock Report. The Institute of Forestry at Vallambrosa, Italy, received Minister Marsh's body into the hall for embalming, and kept a guard of honor over it day and night. The entire institute accompanicd the body down the mountain to as it is possible a final decision may not be reached before the 4th of March, it is of the Reported by Carpenter & Boomer, Rooms 5 and o Club House, Franklin street WilkeH-Barre. July 31—3:00 p. m. Miss Xrllio Gaines has been sending a few days with May KUithorpe.v Whilo firemen were inside of tho building the walls wero seen to totter. Tho firemen were ordered out, and shortly afterwards tho roof and walls foil with a crash. One lireman had his leg broken by a ladder, and two others were overcome by tho heat. There was preaching by Kcv. Mr. Lvnian in the chapel on Sabbath evening. greatest importance that candidates for the next Congress, of all parties, be called upon Closing Bid. PennAR.R 61% O. & M., com... 8!% Phil. & Uead'g 80 do. pref Lehigh Valley...•. 08 H. & St. Jo. com 85 Lehigh N*v 42% do. pref.. 93 P., Titusv. & B-... 2l\Z Union Pacific... 16*34 NorthernPac.com 48% M., K &T 40^ to clearly define their position on this great question before election day " A large number of orders has been received from various parts of tho country for the new three per cent, bonds. None of these orders will be recognized. The new bonds will not be ready for delivery in exchange for 3$s. before August 20. Pantassieve. G. Q. Courtright and family, of Wilkes Barrc, arc living on Asbury avenue. Frank Dewey made his first appearance on the grounds Saturday evening. do pref.... D. L. & W Texas Pacific.. Del.-& Hudson. N. J. Central... West'n Union.. Pacific Mail Erie. com'. do. pref.. Manhattan Elev N . Y. Central.. Lake Shore — Mich. Central.. 8UV4 « ,C. & I. V In 137 St. Paul, com... 120 do A* pref... 173^4 11414 D. .v Wo (j Illinois Central.. 137«J£ Met'n. Elev 84 4HJ4 Omaha, com— 49% 30% do. pref.. 109 80 Rock Island 133 53 Ohio Central.... 18^ 185U Mobile AO 22 114$ L'ville & N'ville. 77% !)8'Z Sutro Tunnel MRS. JESSE JAMES' RESTITUTION. The rumors that lives had lieeu lost proved, on investigation, to be groundless. The loss to the Heckers cannot be less- than five hundred thousand dollars, which is fully covercd by insurance. During the progress of the fire a boiler exploded but no 0110 was injured. A number of young gentlemen from Scran ton drovo on the grounds yesterday. The Dead Bandit's Wife Returns a Stolen Will Raub, of Scranton. is spending a few days with his parents on Prospect avenue. Watch to a JPhiladelphian, At Cohoes, New York, Saturday, Mrs. Eugene Wilson, aged 28, was struck by tho afternoon Saratoga and New York special express and hurled twenty-five feet in the air. Ilcr back was broken and neck dislocated. She died almost instantly. Philadelphia, July 30.—Among the victims of the many robberies committed by the notorious Jesso James, who was recently shot in Missouri, was Charles Dovoy, of Xo. ;i,'tl3 Baring street, this city. A few years ago Dovoy was in a small town in Kentucky in charge of a coal mine. The neighborhood for somo time had been made unsafe by the depredations of an organized baud of robbers. One night Mr. Dovey was detained until a late hour at his office attending to some pressing business, and while thus engaged he was suddenly interrupted by the abrupt entrance of four masked men, one of whom presented a revolver at his head, and demanded that all the money in the office be handed over to him without delay. Dovey iuformed his npctumal visitor that there was no money about the place, as tho funds to pay oil the hands had not yet arrived. The leader placed no reliance on this assertion, and began to ransack all tho places where ho thought money could be found. The robbers search only resulted in tho (hiding of a box of cigars and some small Messrs. Ilagadorn, Morris, Howell and Boss, from Pittston, wcro on the grounds yesterday. 13. G. Carpenter and family, of Wilkes Barro, occupy their cottage on Asbury ave nue. North West, com. 137*4 Robinson do pref.. 51 Rich & Dan... Wabash, coin Rich. & D. Ter 125 115 THE COAL TRADE. Urbane Diliey and family, of Wilkcs-Uarre. cave moved in their cottage on Asbury avo- do, pref Central Pacific. At Dover, N. H., Merrill Hanson, drunk, Friday night beat his recently weddod wifo, who jumped out of the window. Hanson wrongly supposed she took refuge in the barn, and in order to sinoke her out burned it aid all the adjoining buildings. Delaware and Hudson Prices for August— Philadelphia and Reading Prices. Oil City, July 31—11:15 p. m, Crude oil opened at 82%. OIL MARKET. By telegraph to the Gazette. Alex. G. Carpenter and Warren J. Flick, of Wilkes-Barrc, have registered at Boarding Hall. New York, July 31.—The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company announce the following prices for Lackawanna coal for August: Furnace lump and steamer lump, $4.15; grato and egg, $4.30 ; stove, $4.45; chestnut, $4 50; pea, $3.15. Philadelphia Markets. C It. Patterson, of 1'ittston, and J'. It. Borden, of Wilkes-Barre, spent Sunday with friends. By telegraph to the Gazette. Philadelphia, July 31 FLOUR—Market sluggish but unchanged; super $-2.75(3i 13.00 ; extra f3.40@fl.0tD ; Penna family f6.25(ix $5.MDr Rye flour ♦3.75CgD4.00. WHEAT—The market was unsettled and irregular; No. 2 Western red $1.12; Del. and Penna. red $1.10@$1.12; do amber $1.11(311.18. CORN—The market was in fair local demand; steam, r yellow 91c; mixed !D0C&9lc ; No, 3 do. 88'sc. OATS- The market was dull and easier; No. 1 while 74Vjj(fr75c; No. 2 do. 73«4@74c; No. 3 do 723c; No 2 mixed tt9c. HYE—Quiet at 05c. PROVISIONS—The market was steady. . An injunction lias been granted at the suit of the King of Belgium, restraining Lee, Falrclilld & Whiitior, hankers, of Boston, from allowing Canon Bernard to remove a large sum of money of theirs supposed to have been deposited in their vaults. Miss May Butler, of Carhondale, and Miss. Graco Gordon arc guests of Misses Lucia and Sue Dewey. Philadelphia, July 31.—The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company issued its circular of eastern prices to-day. The prieo of lump and steamboat at Port Richmond during August will be $4.75, an advaneo of 10 cents; broken egg and stove, $4.15 : chestnut, $3.95, an advance of 15 cents ; and pea, $2.80. The prices at Klizabethport, N. J., will be $5.15 for lump and steamboat; $4.50 for broken egg and stove ; $4.30 for chestnut, and $3.15 for poa. Stephen Sharps and family and Miss Stella Shoemaker, of Wyoming, arc again occupying their cottage. The live-mile swimming contest off Nantucket Beach, Saturday afternoon, between Tlios. Riley, of New York, and Florence Malioney, of Newport, for $250 a side, was won by Riley. Mahoney was seized with cramps, and had to bo taken from the water before completing the course. Frank Puckey, of Wilkes-liurre, and II. ('. Dewey, J. S. Hnrlhut and A. A. Bryden spent Sunday with their families. aggressors. Tho Aboukir forts command the only sheltered anchorage near hero available for the largest ironclads. There are four as yet unmounted 25-ton guns there, and ten 13-ton guns ready for action. Aboukir lake is now little more than a dried up marsh, and' infantry might even escapc across it to Arabi's line. Tliis would lead to a most interesting movement at Ramleh, for it is thought that the enemy would attack our position in order to cover his countrymen's retreat. It would be an odd coincidence if the echo* of Aboukir would reawaken to the roar of Knglish cannon 011 tho exact anniversary of Lord Nelson's victory eighty-four years ago. A hundred Bedouins looted houses at Ramleh last night An Knglish dragoman's house was completely emptied. Osman Pasha Ritki will organize a body of Circassian and Albanian troops. He is eager to head an attack against Arabi. The bombardment of the Aboukir forts, for various reasons, will not tako place. LARD —The market was steady BUTTER—The market was steady for best grades; extra. 2»(fo26c; do good to choice 23® 24c; rolls dull; Western and Penna. iCsai7c. Arch. Howell and Victor Jones, Bmgcss Mantanyc and wife, J. F. Sammet, Morg. Perrin, Harry Swart wood and Tlieo. Hart, with their families, were on the grounds yesterday. EGGS—'Tli ■ market was quiet; Fenna 2 c Western 1N(&2CK;. change, amounting to $5. The leader of the baud noticed that Mr. Dovey wore a handsome gold chain,/to which a heavy gold watch was attached, tfie jrift of Dover's father, and this lie was compelled to hand over as a memento. CHEESE—'The market was steady. PETROLEUM*-The market was steadier; refined 6%e. WHISKEY—Firm at $1.18. F. S. Ackloy and wife, of New York, Geo. N. Gunster, and Kugeno Ileeley, Messrs. Williams, Keiser, Reynolds, Swan of Serauton, and M. II. Post and family, and Philip Abbott and family, of Wilkes-Barrc, are registered at the lioarding.hall. n. n. Duncan Ross, of Louisville, and Donald Dinnie, of Scotland, signed articles of agreement for an all-round athletic match with Thomas Lynch and Capt. James Daly, the Irish-American all-round athletes, for $500 a sido and tho championship of the world. The contest will take place in September. CONGRESS TGl-DAY. New York Markets. The Naval Appropriation llill in the Mr. Dovey went South last week, and while away a messenger from the Adams Express Company arrived with a package at his home. Mrs. Dovey, upon opening: it, was surprised to find that it contained the watch stolen two years before. The watch was aecoinpauied by the following note: By telegraph to the Gazette Nkw York, July 31. BEEF—The market was quiet and firm new extra mess, $15.00(»^$15.50. I'OKK—The market was dull and depressed; mess $21 7"» ; old do. ?21i*H). LAUD—The market was a shad lower; steam reudered $12.5'2HtC. By telegraph to the Gazette. Senate. Washington, July 31.—Tho Senate, after the transaction of some business of minor importance, proceeded with the Naval Appropriation bill, pursuant to agreement of Saturday's debate to close and voting on the bill to begin at three o'clock. Kingston, Harrison Mellen, his wife Mary and Joseph Smith, a brother-in-law, sailing in a small boat on the North river. New York, Saturday Everybody is waiting for the circus. L. M Martindell has gone to Philadelphia. Miss S. Day, of Pittston, is visiting at Fuller Reese's. ROLLING MILLS CHANGE HANDS. afternoon, were upset by a roller from a passing steamer. Mellen readied shore safely, but his wife was drowned. Smith was struck by tho paddle-wheel and received serious in- Mrs. P. A. Watt and daughter have gone to Waverly, New York. Mr. Dovey, 3315 Baring street, Philadelphia The Kxtensive Allentown Works Bought The Progress of the Iron Strike. By telegraph to the Gazette. Rev. T. C. Kdwards occupied' the pulpit of the M. K. church last evening. Dear Sir:—Inclosed you will find your watch. Please send me by return mail a receipt for the same. Yours respectfully, In consequence of continued bad business and an inability to meet the bonded indebtedness the extensive Allcntownv Rolling Mills have lDecn sold to Charles Gilpin, of this city, acting as attorney for A. Pardee and Co., the tu by the Bondholders. juries. Chicago, July 31.—President Jarrett, of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, arrived here to-day to conduct a session of the association, which will begin to-morrow, and will lie secret. Three hundred delegates will be in attendance. Theso now claim that twenty-three mills, representing two-thirds of those in tho association, have lieen compelled to resume on terms made by tho association, and that the strike will continue until all the companies give in. That little German band was here On Satur day and dispensed some excellent music. Mrs. Jesse James. Julian Boyd, a prominent young planter of Thompson, Ga., was fatally shot on the highway Wednesday night. He was taken home and the assassins tried to shoot him again through the window Friday night. Thrco brothers named Martin wore arrested. Boyd failed to fulfill a promise of marrying a sister of the Martins. Jennie Thirlwall, of Hyde Park, is in town the guest of Win. C illey's on Main street. Tho watch was in as good condition as when stolen Mrs. Dovey immediately wrote to Constantinople, July 29.—Lord Dufferin, British Ambassador, again sent Mr. Sandison, Secretary of tho Legation, to ask the Sultan 10 iasue the proclamation denouncing Arabi Pasha as a rebel. Mr. Sandison at the same 11 ne gave the Sultan conciliatory explanations, stating that England did not aim at a protectorate over Egypt. He also asked for particulars concerning the composition of the Turkish expedition to Egypt. Tho Sultan gave no satisfactory answer. It is stated, howover, that he is irritated at England's action, and that he has sent verbal messages through Mr. Sandison that he would do nothing for England, but would only yield to the Fred T. Kccney, of Rome. Pa., s|Deni the Sabbath in town. A good reason fori hat little girl's looking so happy. lwmdholdcrs. The price paid was $200,000. Tho bonded indebtedness of the concern aggre- timepiece, who thereupon sent a letter of thanks to Mrs. James for restoring the articlC gates $800,000. Of this sum the Pardees Harrison has at last found courage to ask, has been accepted, and is now the happiest man in town. Wish you much joy. II. Tho case of the timepiece had engraved upon it the namo and address of the owner, and bj' originally held $000 000 and within a recent this inscription tho widow of. the outlaw knew period purchased the outstanding $200,000 at fifty cents on the dollar. In addition to this Dr. Georgo II. White, a physician of Florida, was invited to drink by iu New York on Friday night. White did so, became unconscious and was found Saturday lying on the dock, his gold watch and $800 missing. It is Bupposod thieves placed White on the dock, hoping he would roll off. Two arrests have been made. Thos. Kloy, tlic marksman, returmil from Bradford, I'm., on Saturday, where ho lias lieen attending the prize pigeon shooting tournament which was held in that city last week. By means of his skill as a shooter he was enabled to bring home over $300 which ho won. Kly is one of the best marksmen in town and Kingston should foel proud of him. where to send it they had claims against the rolling mill com- ARTHUR AT CONKLING'S HOME. pany amounting to $1,300,000 for material orks will hereafter be man- Colonizing Indian Territory. Strong Opposition Evoked by the Removal of Utlca's Postmaster. aged by tho new owners and, it is now expected, will be more profitably conducted than formerly. The heaviest loser in these mills next to the I'urdces, it ia siiid, is General Win. Lilly, of Munch Chunk, who sunk a round hundred thousand dollars in the concern. All the present stockholders lose every cent they Wichita, Kis., July 31.—Captain Payne has returned from Washington, highly pleased with the result of his trip. He says the subject of the settlement of the ceded lands is not properly understood by the Washington authorities. He will cross the lino at once into the Indian Territory with a'largo number of Utica, July 30.—In political circles the re moval of Postmaster Clark, of Utica, bj What is getting the matter with our Sunday schools. They seem to lie losing ground week after week, very little interest being shown by those who omrht to lie in attendance every Sunday and take an active part. Tin y don't seem to care whether they are kept up or not, and if they do why don't they let the people know it bv their earnest works. Five lots in Philadelphia, with dwellings, the property of Legrand Knsigti, one of the sureties of Bcnj. Wiley, a Star-route contractor, indicted for defaulting tho government, were sold Saturday by the United States Marshal for $119, subject to certain mortgages. It was announced that Knsign disposed of all his real estate since his trouble with the government began, and purchasers were already owners of the property. President Arthur, is regarded as a frank concession to Senator Conkling's influence. Tho opinion is freely expressed that the President has made another dangerous mistako. The lltica Herald., one of the most influential wislHW-of Kurope. invested. It is claimed that lack of eeonoini Mrs. Eppaltoc, a rag picker, left her children, aged two and four in a room of a tenement house, 26 Rosevelt strcot, Now York, yesterday morning. The room was tilled with rags and paper, and a spark from the stove started a blaze. The children were fouud behind a trunk horribly burned colonists. wil ami judicious inatiagdtncut had something journals, supports this view, mid will say to- to do with thiD failure of the works, Looting ail Ohio Congressman's Room. W. 0. Tayne, wife and family left town this morning en' routo foe Hygato Springs, near Lake Champlain, where they will spend a few weeks vacation. \*AU morrow in its leading editorial Fun for the Boys. From the Chicago Inter-Ocean A sneak-thicf got into an Ohio Congressman's room at Washington, but was luckily arrested just as he was escaping. His only booty was a "Hat bottle," and it was empty. Change is made not out of regard for the Postal Service, nor from a desire to promote unity in the Republican party ; nor from any high motivo of public advantage. Arthur confesses that he is not man enough to stand From I lie SVi union New One The Wilkes-Barre. Bradley, of the Haunt, who is making him tire was easily extinguished. was dead and the ether will soon die On Saturday Judge Haight, of New Jersey, committed Samuel O'Breight, alleged lanatie, to the Middletown Asylum, ponding an investigation as to his sanity. O'Breight, accompanied by his wife and guards, entered a carriage to be taken to Middletown. Suddenly lien. K. \V. Sturdevant is reported as lieing slightly better to-day, though lie is not considered out of danger. self quite prominent as an liidc|iendent. The rests the resigns One Under the Belt. against Conkling's sneers and pou tings. He oomos down from the Executive Chair, not to n Cameron and llio appointment by Hoyt Practiced Only Out West, From the Holliilaysburg Register ficrieral Oliver contemplates a trip Or (lie mountains, and on to Now York with li s Tally-ho coach and Join .ill-hand. be 'boss Kiohi the Denver Tribune The Democrats call lien. Beaver the "slump This Utica postoffice was a test case. Arthur has been tried and found wanting." niitv seeiu a candidate cratic bullets—and no true patriot will vol but he was made so by Demo- The funeral of IVubinsou \\ iil died suddenly on Friday wh'le O AvoidiuB the Appearance of Kvil •rets of the ladies, but it is a fact w hich is he and his wife threw pepper- in the officers' eyes and endeavored to escape. They were captured and Mrs. O'Breight heldXfru a charge of felonious assaiill, and Samuel was taken to Middlclowu. lie is a Hebrew. lie married against liim on account of his stump Female Strikers Gain Their Point. 1 the I bcrrving _(in tli" mountains uUiiii • will occur to-morrow. Intenucit' in •»« i • nlwi'k cemetery. ikers Not a long ;o the habit, of Iticliard O'Ciornian Jius written the Si'crc lu_v. one of the largest shoe manufacturers ol Vinolaud, forbade his girls joining the Knights-- of Labor.on the penalty of being discharged asfast as he could get hands to take their places. petting it at this timidly at the cigarette prevailed tary of State resigning the position of Judge of the Superior Court, to which he claimed to inv b,nl tin Ion patch j being the evening visits of their beaux. Now | itlsjiot an uncommon thing to see a social girls of society, the opportunity a woman, said to be of doubtful repute, after few days acquaintance against J he wishes of be elected in place of Judge Spii "11 rANTED. A servant girl. cajHiWe of ff doing general house work, will find steady employment, at good wage?, at Henry l?il:nb'e*8 So.MaTn stfept. mnrf Hnd tllen woopod the Jrmt relatives. Arpoux holds the place under tho Governor's
Object Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Volume 1 Number 42, July 31, 1882 |
Volume | 1 |
Issue | 42 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
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Date | 1882-07-31 |
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Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Volume 1 Number 42, July 31, 1882 |
Volume | 1 |
Issue | 42 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1882-07-31 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
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Full Text | litifnin0 -fagyc CSa~Dctt t. I PRICE TWO CEKTS | |$4.50 Per Annum. VOLUME I., NUMBER 42. / Weekly Established 1850. ( PITTSTON. PA.. MODNAY, JULY 31, 1882r FIRST EDITION. The gil ls disregarded his command, and on Friday last two of them were discharged. Tho Knights of Labor, in special meeting, resolved to sustain tho right of the young women to become members of that order, and resolved upon a lockout of Keighley's shop if the matter was not settled speedily and satisfactorily. As a consequence, Mr. Keighley tliis morning- reinstated tho discharged women, and will probably-let tho Knights alone in EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS. f gathering where both sexes freely indulge in the delights of the fragrant Havana " 011 the sly." , SECOND EDITION appointment: O'Gorman's action will remit the matter to the people. REBELS PREPARING FOR DEFENCE Scranton LATE NEWS. 5 O'CLOCK P. HI. Tho'Conmioii Council meets this evening. 3 O'C.' I.Ol'K I». M. Arabi to Defend the Country Until HJ*' Forces Are Exterminated—The Saltan Irritated at England—The Situation at Bamleh—A Mass Meeting at Alexandria. The Thirteenth Regiment leaves for camp at Lewistown next. Friday evening. The train leaves at 9 o'clock. Gleaned and Condensed from this Morn- ing's Papers. LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. TO-DAY'S HAPPENINGS. Representative Rice is spoken of as the probable successor of the late Minister Marsh The Republican comity committee was in session 011 Saturday afternoon. They did not AN INTERESTING BATCH OF NEWS give their businessiaway NEWS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS future Alexandria, July 30.—The plundering of houses just outside tho British lines at Ranilch continues. A culprit was caught in flagrante delicto last evening and killed by tho patrols. The two expeditions which left last night to repair tho railways cut by the rebels on the Alexandria side of Mahalla Junction were completely successful in their undertaking. Tho expeditions consisted of British Tho Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, reported to the Senate Saturday, appropriates §27,764,000. at Rome. The lit'publican calls attention to a pestilenco breeding spot betwonn Adams and Washing ton avenues, above the new court house, and wants the nuisance abated. The Coal Combination Fix the Prices for August-A Half Million Dollar Flre- Work 111 the Senate—The Iron and Steel Workers' Association Secretary French Before the Tariff Commission. A Successful Women's Strike—Restitution of Jesse James' Loot 1*resIC1 ent Arthur's Movements—lie Visits , Conkling—Other Interesting News. THE STAR ROUTE TRIALS. The Defense open their Case—Fix-Senator Col. Frei, the new Swiss Minister to tho United States, will arrive at Washington in the middle of September. Phillip SelmelLof Hyde Park,is spoken of by admiring Democrats as a candidate for County Treasurer. The Democrats could hardly tind 11 man of more integrity or business capacity than Mr. Schnell. "f By telegraph to the Gazette Mitchell on the Stand, Washington, D. C., July 31.—In the star route trials to-day Mr. Merrick stated that the government had closed their case, with the exception of the testimony of one witness,who would be called hereafter. The defence then opened their case, Kx-Senator Mitchell, of Reading Clerk Clisby of the House, prostrated by heat Saturday, is somewhat easier, but is said to bu still in a dangerous condi- To-Morrow's Weather Indications. The Tariff Commission The Republican dclcgato elections for tho Sixth Representative District passed olf quietly. Those who know profess to Iks able to guess who will be the lucky candidate. The convention will be held to-morrow. For the Middle Atlantic States, increasing cloudiness with rain: easterly winds, station- By telegraph to the Gazette. Long Branch, N. J., July 31.—Assistan Secretary French to-day addressod tho taril committee 011 tho importance of special tribunal for speedy dis[HDsal of contest ary or lower temperatiire and pressure sappers, sailors and marines and Egyptian railway workmen. Both lines of road were repaired and a considerable number of railway wagons brought to Alexandria. The British portion of tho expeditions returned here at two o'clock this morning without having encountered the enemy. The rebels are making every effort to fortify the vicinity of Port Said. Tho Helicon, with Admiral Seymour on board, has returned from Aboukir, whither she went this morning to reconnoitre. The Admiral found operations actively progressing at the forts, which are well armed. Nothing is settled in regard It is understood Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of Kngland, has accepted an invitation of the New York Bar Association to visit New York next year. Prohibition in Iowa. Oregon, being the iirst witness. A young man living 011 the Scranton side of the river near the silk mill was struck in tho calf of the leg by a stray bullet lired from a revolver on the opposite side of the river. Tho wound is a dangerous one and was cared for by Dr. O'Brien. Tho promiscuous firing of pistols should be stopped. man issued a proclamation declaring' the result of the election on the adoption of the prohibition amendment as being majority in favor of its adoption, lie commends all persons to take notice selves accoidingly Dbs Moines, la., July 29.—Governor Slier The Ninth Congressional District, Sullivan, the pugilist, Saturday morning pleaded guilty of using profane language to officers and drunkenness. Ho paid a fino ol ten dollars for the former, and a dollar and co3ts for the latter offense. ed customs cases. By telegraph to the Gazette HECKER'S FLOUR MILL BURNED. Lancaster, I'a., July 31.—William B. Given, of Columbia, was to-day nominated for Congress in tlifc Ninth Congressional District by the Democratic County Committee, vice Samuel II. Reynolds declined. The Lives of Employes and Firemen En- dangered—Loss Half Million, Fifteen mcmlvers of the Thirteenth Iicsriment who will constitute the Crccduiuor team arc ordered to report at the armory fully equipped at eight o'clock Tuesday evening for inspection. Tlie usual team practicc will tako place on the range cn Wednesday afternoon instead of Tuesday, as Tuesday has been ordered for qualifying marksmen. and govern them By telegraph to the Gazette. During excavations on Iho Canadian Pacific Railroad, a perfect vertebrae and portion of a rib an immense whale was found thirty-five feet below the surface, and twenty-eight miles inland from the St Lawrence River. New York, July 31.—Fire broke out to-day on the top floor of Heckcr's Hour mill. The mill extends from Cherry to Water streets 011 the east sidy of Pike street. The llames made extraordinary headway and a general alarm was sent out About 500 men employed in' the building were compelled to rush out for their livos. It is behoved that all escaped. The liremcii worked hard to savo the building, but without success, and the entire structure was destroyed. Several adjoining buildings also caught firo and about forty engines are at work. The Labor Unions. Washington, Ph., July 31.—The National Fedoratioc of Labor Onions, in its call for the convention lioro tlio I Stli of November, says: "While wo have a proper degree of faith in the honesty and integrity of the emi- Thieves' Sunday Work By telegraph to the Gazette. Glen Falls. N. Y., July 31.—Fowler's dry goods store here was entered by thieves during Sunday. They carried off silks valued to lDoinbarding them. An official telogram from tlio rebel government was sent to Constantinople. It says: The Khedive having issued a decree dismissing Arabi Pasha from the ministry for neglecting to defend Alexandria, nnd having published a proclamation declaring that Krigland is the friend of Kgypt, Arabi Pasha lias called on the country, of which he is a submissive servant, to pronounce its will in the matter. At a great meeting, called for Saturday comprising Ulemas, Cadis, the I'eplic Patriarch, heads of the Armenian, Greek and Maronite communities, various high functionaries, Mudirs, notables and leading merchants, in all, 364 persons, moving speeches wore delivered, especially by Ali Bey, Under Secretary of the Sultan, who recounted outrages of English sailors upon Alexandrian women. The meeting, with oidy three dissentionists, decided to maintain Arabi so that he might defend the country until the conclusion of a satisfactory iDeace, or the total extermination of his forcos. All decrees to the contrary are declared annulled, as the Khedive was teyond the pale of Musselman law. It was resolved that the decisions of the meeting be submitted to the Porte. Cousins of. the Khedive who were present at the meeting declared that Tewlik would bo Khedive if ho sided with the country and tho army, but that under the present circumstances ho is cither a prisoner or a puppet of the British, and his authority might be repudiated. Immense numbers of people paraded the streets last evening shouting victory to fi iends of Kgypt against The boot and shoo manufacturers of Montreal are organizing in anticipation of a strike of employes. They temporarily submitted to the demands of the 1 asters, and are prepared to make a reasonable advance whilo business Wyoming Camp Ground, Sam. Wadhams has come to stay a few nent statesmen comprising the Committee on Education and Labor and of the Senators who will be called on to decide the merits of their report on the question of labor vs. capital, yet a new Congress is to be elected this fall, and at $2,500. « davs here FINANCIAL AND COMMKRCIAL, Henry Wiseman and John T. Bcvaii registered at Boarding llall. is brisk. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Ives, of Scran ton, are May ing at the boarding hall. Stock Report. The Institute of Forestry at Vallambrosa, Italy, received Minister Marsh's body into the hall for embalming, and kept a guard of honor over it day and night. The entire institute accompanicd the body down the mountain to as it is possible a final decision may not be reached before the 4th of March, it is of the Reported by Carpenter & Boomer, Rooms 5 and o Club House, Franklin street WilkeH-Barre. July 31—3:00 p. m. Miss Xrllio Gaines has been sending a few days with May KUithorpe.v Whilo firemen were inside of tho building the walls wero seen to totter. Tho firemen were ordered out, and shortly afterwards tho roof and walls foil with a crash. One lireman had his leg broken by a ladder, and two others were overcome by tho heat. There was preaching by Kcv. Mr. Lvnian in the chapel on Sabbath evening. greatest importance that candidates for the next Congress, of all parties, be called upon Closing Bid. PennAR.R 61% O. & M., com... 8!% Phil. & Uead'g 80 do. pref Lehigh Valley...•. 08 H. & St. Jo. com 85 Lehigh N*v 42% do. pref.. 93 P., Titusv. & B-... 2l\Z Union Pacific... 16*34 NorthernPac.com 48% M., K &T 40^ to clearly define their position on this great question before election day " A large number of orders has been received from various parts of tho country for the new three per cent, bonds. None of these orders will be recognized. The new bonds will not be ready for delivery in exchange for 3$s. before August 20. Pantassieve. G. Q. Courtright and family, of Wilkes Barrc, arc living on Asbury avenue. Frank Dewey made his first appearance on the grounds Saturday evening. do pref.... D. L. & W Texas Pacific.. Del.-& Hudson. N. J. Central... West'n Union.. Pacific Mail Erie. com'. do. pref.. Manhattan Elev N . Y. Central.. Lake Shore — Mich. Central.. 8UV4 « ,C. & I. V In 137 St. Paul, com... 120 do A* pref... 173^4 11414 D. .v Wo (j Illinois Central.. 137«J£ Met'n. Elev 84 4HJ4 Omaha, com— 49% 30% do. pref.. 109 80 Rock Island 133 53 Ohio Central.... 18^ 185U Mobile AO 22 114$ L'ville & N'ville. 77% !)8'Z Sutro Tunnel MRS. JESSE JAMES' RESTITUTION. The rumors that lives had lieeu lost proved, on investigation, to be groundless. The loss to the Heckers cannot be less- than five hundred thousand dollars, which is fully covercd by insurance. During the progress of the fire a boiler exploded but no 0110 was injured. A number of young gentlemen from Scran ton drovo on the grounds yesterday. The Dead Bandit's Wife Returns a Stolen Will Raub, of Scranton. is spending a few days with his parents on Prospect avenue. Watch to a JPhiladelphian, At Cohoes, New York, Saturday, Mrs. Eugene Wilson, aged 28, was struck by tho afternoon Saratoga and New York special express and hurled twenty-five feet in the air. Ilcr back was broken and neck dislocated. She died almost instantly. Philadelphia, July 30.—Among the victims of the many robberies committed by the notorious Jesso James, who was recently shot in Missouri, was Charles Dovoy, of Xo. ;i,'tl3 Baring street, this city. A few years ago Dovoy was in a small town in Kentucky in charge of a coal mine. The neighborhood for somo time had been made unsafe by the depredations of an organized baud of robbers. One night Mr. Dovey was detained until a late hour at his office attending to some pressing business, and while thus engaged he was suddenly interrupted by the abrupt entrance of four masked men, one of whom presented a revolver at his head, and demanded that all the money in the office be handed over to him without delay. Dovey iuformed his npctumal visitor that there was no money about the place, as tho funds to pay oil the hands had not yet arrived. The leader placed no reliance on this assertion, and began to ransack all tho places where ho thought money could be found. The robbers search only resulted in tho (hiding of a box of cigars and some small Messrs. Ilagadorn, Morris, Howell and Boss, from Pittston, wcro on the grounds yesterday. 13. G. Carpenter and family, of Wilkes Barro, occupy their cottage on Asbury ave nue. North West, com. 137*4 Robinson do pref.. 51 Rich & Dan... Wabash, coin Rich. & D. Ter 125 115 THE COAL TRADE. Urbane Diliey and family, of Wilkcs-Uarre. cave moved in their cottage on Asbury avo- do, pref Central Pacific. At Dover, N. H., Merrill Hanson, drunk, Friday night beat his recently weddod wifo, who jumped out of the window. Hanson wrongly supposed she took refuge in the barn, and in order to sinoke her out burned it aid all the adjoining buildings. Delaware and Hudson Prices for August— Philadelphia and Reading Prices. Oil City, July 31—11:15 p. m, Crude oil opened at 82%. OIL MARKET. By telegraph to the Gazette. Alex. G. Carpenter and Warren J. Flick, of Wilkes-Barrc, have registered at Boarding Hall. New York, July 31.—The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company announce the following prices for Lackawanna coal for August: Furnace lump and steamer lump, $4.15; grato and egg, $4.30 ; stove, $4.45; chestnut, $4 50; pea, $3.15. Philadelphia Markets. C It. Patterson, of 1'ittston, and J'. It. Borden, of Wilkes-Barre, spent Sunday with friends. By telegraph to the Gazette. Philadelphia, July 31 FLOUR—Market sluggish but unchanged; super $-2.75(3i 13.00 ; extra f3.40@fl.0tD ; Penna family f6.25(ix $5.MDr Rye flour ♦3.75CgD4.00. WHEAT—The market was unsettled and irregular; No. 2 Western red $1.12; Del. and Penna. red $1.10@$1.12; do amber $1.11(311.18. CORN—The market was in fair local demand; steam, r yellow 91c; mixed !D0C&9lc ; No, 3 do. 88'sc. OATS- The market was dull and easier; No. 1 while 74Vjj(fr75c; No. 2 do. 73«4@74c; No. 3 do 723c; No 2 mixed tt9c. HYE—Quiet at 05c. PROVISIONS—The market was steady. . An injunction lias been granted at the suit of the King of Belgium, restraining Lee, Falrclilld & Whiitior, hankers, of Boston, from allowing Canon Bernard to remove a large sum of money of theirs supposed to have been deposited in their vaults. Miss May Butler, of Carhondale, and Miss. Graco Gordon arc guests of Misses Lucia and Sue Dewey. Philadelphia, July 31.—The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company issued its circular of eastern prices to-day. The prieo of lump and steamboat at Port Richmond during August will be $4.75, an advaneo of 10 cents; broken egg and stove, $4.15 : chestnut, $3.95, an advance of 15 cents ; and pea, $2.80. The prices at Klizabethport, N. J., will be $5.15 for lump and steamboat; $4.50 for broken egg and stove ; $4.30 for chestnut, and $3.15 for poa. Stephen Sharps and family and Miss Stella Shoemaker, of Wyoming, arc again occupying their cottage. The live-mile swimming contest off Nantucket Beach, Saturday afternoon, between Tlios. Riley, of New York, and Florence Malioney, of Newport, for $250 a side, was won by Riley. Mahoney was seized with cramps, and had to bo taken from the water before completing the course. Frank Puckey, of Wilkes-liurre, and II. ('. Dewey, J. S. Hnrlhut and A. A. Bryden spent Sunday with their families. aggressors. Tho Aboukir forts command the only sheltered anchorage near hero available for the largest ironclads. There are four as yet unmounted 25-ton guns there, and ten 13-ton guns ready for action. Aboukir lake is now little more than a dried up marsh, and' infantry might even escapc across it to Arabi's line. Tliis would lead to a most interesting movement at Ramleh, for it is thought that the enemy would attack our position in order to cover his countrymen's retreat. It would be an odd coincidence if the echo* of Aboukir would reawaken to the roar of Knglish cannon 011 tho exact anniversary of Lord Nelson's victory eighty-four years ago. A hundred Bedouins looted houses at Ramleh last night An Knglish dragoman's house was completely emptied. Osman Pasha Ritki will organize a body of Circassian and Albanian troops. He is eager to head an attack against Arabi. The bombardment of the Aboukir forts, for various reasons, will not tako place. LARD —The market was steady BUTTER—The market was steady for best grades; extra. 2»(fo26c; do good to choice 23® 24c; rolls dull; Western and Penna. iCsai7c. Arch. Howell and Victor Jones, Bmgcss Mantanyc and wife, J. F. Sammet, Morg. Perrin, Harry Swart wood and Tlieo. Hart, with their families, were on the grounds yesterday. EGGS—'Tli ■ market was quiet; Fenna 2 c Western 1N(&2CK;. change, amounting to $5. The leader of the baud noticed that Mr. Dovey wore a handsome gold chain,/to which a heavy gold watch was attached, tfie jrift of Dover's father, and this lie was compelled to hand over as a memento. CHEESE—'The market was steady. PETROLEUM*-The market was steadier; refined 6%e. WHISKEY—Firm at $1.18. F. S. Ackloy and wife, of New York, Geo. N. Gunster, and Kugeno Ileeley, Messrs. Williams, Keiser, Reynolds, Swan of Serauton, and M. II. Post and family, and Philip Abbott and family, of Wilkes-Barrc, are registered at the lioarding.hall. n. n. Duncan Ross, of Louisville, and Donald Dinnie, of Scotland, signed articles of agreement for an all-round athletic match with Thomas Lynch and Capt. James Daly, the Irish-American all-round athletes, for $500 a sido and tho championship of the world. The contest will take place in September. CONGRESS TGl-DAY. New York Markets. The Naval Appropriation llill in the Mr. Dovey went South last week, and while away a messenger from the Adams Express Company arrived with a package at his home. Mrs. Dovey, upon opening: it, was surprised to find that it contained the watch stolen two years before. The watch was aecoinpauied by the following note: By telegraph to the Gazette Nkw York, July 31. BEEF—The market was quiet and firm new extra mess, $15.00(»^$15.50. I'OKK—The market was dull and depressed; mess $21 7"» ; old do. ?21i*H). LAUD—The market was a shad lower; steam reudered $12.5'2HtC. By telegraph to the Gazette. Senate. Washington, July 31.—Tho Senate, after the transaction of some business of minor importance, proceeded with the Naval Appropriation bill, pursuant to agreement of Saturday's debate to close and voting on the bill to begin at three o'clock. Kingston, Harrison Mellen, his wife Mary and Joseph Smith, a brother-in-law, sailing in a small boat on the North river. New York, Saturday Everybody is waiting for the circus. L. M Martindell has gone to Philadelphia. Miss S. Day, of Pittston, is visiting at Fuller Reese's. ROLLING MILLS CHANGE HANDS. afternoon, were upset by a roller from a passing steamer. Mellen readied shore safely, but his wife was drowned. Smith was struck by tho paddle-wheel and received serious in- Mrs. P. A. Watt and daughter have gone to Waverly, New York. Mr. Dovey, 3315 Baring street, Philadelphia The Kxtensive Allentown Works Bought The Progress of the Iron Strike. By telegraph to the Gazette. Rev. T. C. Kdwards occupied' the pulpit of the M. K. church last evening. Dear Sir:—Inclosed you will find your watch. Please send me by return mail a receipt for the same. Yours respectfully, In consequence of continued bad business and an inability to meet the bonded indebtedness the extensive Allcntownv Rolling Mills have lDecn sold to Charles Gilpin, of this city, acting as attorney for A. Pardee and Co., the tu by the Bondholders. juries. Chicago, July 31.—President Jarrett, of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, arrived here to-day to conduct a session of the association, which will begin to-morrow, and will lie secret. Three hundred delegates will be in attendance. Theso now claim that twenty-three mills, representing two-thirds of those in tho association, have lieen compelled to resume on terms made by tho association, and that the strike will continue until all the companies give in. That little German band was here On Satur day and dispensed some excellent music. Mrs. Jesse James. Julian Boyd, a prominent young planter of Thompson, Ga., was fatally shot on the highway Wednesday night. He was taken home and the assassins tried to shoot him again through the window Friday night. Thrco brothers named Martin wore arrested. Boyd failed to fulfill a promise of marrying a sister of the Martins. Jennie Thirlwall, of Hyde Park, is in town the guest of Win. C illey's on Main street. Tho watch was in as good condition as when stolen Mrs. Dovey immediately wrote to Constantinople, July 29.—Lord Dufferin, British Ambassador, again sent Mr. Sandison, Secretary of tho Legation, to ask the Sultan 10 iasue the proclamation denouncing Arabi Pasha as a rebel. Mr. Sandison at the same 11 ne gave the Sultan conciliatory explanations, stating that England did not aim at a protectorate over Egypt. He also asked for particulars concerning the composition of the Turkish expedition to Egypt. Tho Sultan gave no satisfactory answer. It is stated, howover, that he is irritated at England's action, and that he has sent verbal messages through Mr. Sandison that he would do nothing for England, but would only yield to the Fred T. Kccney, of Rome. Pa., s|Deni the Sabbath in town. A good reason fori hat little girl's looking so happy. lwmdholdcrs. The price paid was $200,000. Tho bonded indebtedness of the concern aggre- timepiece, who thereupon sent a letter of thanks to Mrs. James for restoring the articlC gates $800,000. Of this sum the Pardees Harrison has at last found courage to ask, has been accepted, and is now the happiest man in town. Wish you much joy. II. Tho case of the timepiece had engraved upon it the namo and address of the owner, and bj' originally held $000 000 and within a recent this inscription tho widow of. the outlaw knew period purchased the outstanding $200,000 at fifty cents on the dollar. In addition to this Dr. Georgo II. White, a physician of Florida, was invited to drink by iu New York on Friday night. White did so, became unconscious and was found Saturday lying on the dock, his gold watch and $800 missing. It is Bupposod thieves placed White on the dock, hoping he would roll off. Two arrests have been made. Thos. Kloy, tlic marksman, returmil from Bradford, I'm., on Saturday, where ho lias lieen attending the prize pigeon shooting tournament which was held in that city last week. By means of his skill as a shooter he was enabled to bring home over $300 which ho won. Kly is one of the best marksmen in town and Kingston should foel proud of him. where to send it they had claims against the rolling mill com- ARTHUR AT CONKLING'S HOME. pany amounting to $1,300,000 for material orks will hereafter be man- Colonizing Indian Territory. Strong Opposition Evoked by the Removal of Utlca's Postmaster. aged by tho new owners and, it is now expected, will be more profitably conducted than formerly. The heaviest loser in these mills next to the I'urdces, it ia siiid, is General Win. Lilly, of Munch Chunk, who sunk a round hundred thousand dollars in the concern. All the present stockholders lose every cent they Wichita, Kis., July 31.—Captain Payne has returned from Washington, highly pleased with the result of his trip. He says the subject of the settlement of the ceded lands is not properly understood by the Washington authorities. He will cross the lino at once into the Indian Territory with a'largo number of Utica, July 30.—In political circles the re moval of Postmaster Clark, of Utica, bj What is getting the matter with our Sunday schools. They seem to lie losing ground week after week, very little interest being shown by those who omrht to lie in attendance every Sunday and take an active part. Tin y don't seem to care whether they are kept up or not, and if they do why don't they let the people know it bv their earnest works. Five lots in Philadelphia, with dwellings, the property of Legrand Knsigti, one of the sureties of Bcnj. Wiley, a Star-route contractor, indicted for defaulting tho government, were sold Saturday by the United States Marshal for $119, subject to certain mortgages. It was announced that Knsign disposed of all his real estate since his trouble with the government began, and purchasers were already owners of the property. President Arthur, is regarded as a frank concession to Senator Conkling's influence. Tho opinion is freely expressed that the President has made another dangerous mistako. The lltica Herald., one of the most influential wislHW-of Kurope. invested. It is claimed that lack of eeonoini Mrs. Eppaltoc, a rag picker, left her children, aged two and four in a room of a tenement house, 26 Rosevelt strcot, Now York, yesterday morning. The room was tilled with rags and paper, and a spark from the stove started a blaze. The children were fouud behind a trunk horribly burned colonists. wil ami judicious inatiagdtncut had something journals, supports this view, mid will say to- to do with thiD failure of the works, Looting ail Ohio Congressman's Room. W. 0. Tayne, wife and family left town this morning en' routo foe Hygato Springs, near Lake Champlain, where they will spend a few weeks vacation. \*AU morrow in its leading editorial Fun for the Boys. From the Chicago Inter-Ocean A sneak-thicf got into an Ohio Congressman's room at Washington, but was luckily arrested just as he was escaping. His only booty was a "Hat bottle," and it was empty. Change is made not out of regard for the Postal Service, nor from a desire to promote unity in the Republican party ; nor from any high motivo of public advantage. Arthur confesses that he is not man enough to stand From I lie SVi union New One The Wilkes-Barre. Bradley, of the Haunt, who is making him tire was easily extinguished. was dead and the ether will soon die On Saturday Judge Haight, of New Jersey, committed Samuel O'Breight, alleged lanatie, to the Middletown Asylum, ponding an investigation as to his sanity. O'Breight, accompanied by his wife and guards, entered a carriage to be taken to Middletown. Suddenly lien. K. \V. Sturdevant is reported as lieing slightly better to-day, though lie is not considered out of danger. self quite prominent as an liidc|iendent. The rests the resigns One Under the Belt. against Conkling's sneers and pou tings. He oomos down from the Executive Chair, not to n Cameron and llio appointment by Hoyt Practiced Only Out West, From the Holliilaysburg Register ficrieral Oliver contemplates a trip Or (lie mountains, and on to Now York with li s Tally-ho coach and Join .ill-hand. be 'boss Kiohi the Denver Tribune The Democrats call lien. Beaver the "slump This Utica postoffice was a test case. Arthur has been tried and found wanting." niitv seeiu a candidate cratic bullets—and no true patriot will vol but he was made so by Demo- The funeral of IVubinsou \\ iil died suddenly on Friday wh'le O AvoidiuB the Appearance of Kvil •rets of the ladies, but it is a fact w hich is he and his wife threw pepper- in the officers' eyes and endeavored to escape. They were captured and Mrs. O'Breight heldXfru a charge of felonious assaiill, and Samuel was taken to Middlclowu. lie is a Hebrew. lie married against liim on account of his stump Female Strikers Gain Their Point. 1 the I bcrrving _(in tli" mountains uUiiii • will occur to-morrow. Intenucit' in •»« i • nlwi'k cemetery. ikers Not a long ;o the habit, of Iticliard O'Ciornian Jius written the Si'crc lu_v. one of the largest shoe manufacturers ol Vinolaud, forbade his girls joining the Knights-- of Labor.on the penalty of being discharged asfast as he could get hands to take their places. petting it at this timidly at the cigarette prevailed tary of State resigning the position of Judge of the Superior Court, to which he claimed to inv b,nl tin Ion patch j being the evening visits of their beaux. Now | itlsjiot an uncommon thing to see a social girls of society, the opportunity a woman, said to be of doubtful repute, after few days acquaintance against J he wishes of be elected in place of Judge Spii "11 rANTED. A servant girl. cajHiWe of ff doing general house work, will find steady employment, at good wage?, at Henry l?il:nb'e*8 So.MaTn stfept. mnrf Hnd tllen woopod the Jrmt relatives. Arpoux holds the place under tho Governor's |
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