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              ' it- toettittjj ' X. PITTSTON. PA.. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1883J TWO OKNTf". j Ten Cents per Week. BTUMBEH 4 68 ( VnUt Established' I860 ( AT THE CAPITAL. * LARGE ESTATE IN DISPUTE jROSS THE OCEAN. MESMERIZED AND ROBBED. THE OHIO SENATORSHIP. THE DWIGHT CASE, The King of Denmaik is truly a paten.;il monarch Finding that during the recent Mr* vere'weather the royal foot guards were suffering greatly from colds and cough*, this good old gentUmu ordered a supply of !Dr. Hull's Cough Syiilp for tliero afsi] bow the stt.ti are hapiy. The Strange Story Told by t Woman Pendleton'# Friend® Hopeful and Payne's Backer* Still al Work. fhe Will of the Lain Ceorfe .11. Tlb- blt* (o be Contested. Troy, N. Y., Dec. 12.—The late George M. Tlbbits was the wealthiest resident of this :ity. After his death it was discovered that ibe wills made by him were in existence. There was then talk of a contest, but tho ieirs compromised by permitting the probate »f the will bearing the latest date, subject to a stipulation giving each one the right to demand a reopening of tho proceedings j on or before the fourteenth of the present month. This will bequeathed to the testator's widow an annuity of $5,000, iu lien of dower, together wi h a life interest in tho Tibbits' residence. Legacies of $3,000 each wero given to four nephews and neicos. and $5,000 was bequeathed to Derric. Lane. The most valuable of the testator's real property in this city was given to his son, William H. Tibbits, and to his daughter, Sarah N. Griswo'.d, both of whom have died since the will was admitted. Tho remainder of the real estate, which is larger in value, and consists chiefly of farming lands in tho country, was diricted to bo distributed among his four children. The matter is now reopened by the II ;v. John Ji. Tibbits, one of the sous of tho testator, who claims that at the time this will was made the testator was incompetent. If he succeeds in breaking tho will ho will secure one fourth of the improved city property willed to his deceased brother and sister. This property i3 valued at $200,000. What Our European Cousins are of Welt Hobolcen. The Latest Intelligenco from tho Seat of National Legislation. Cleveland, O., Dec. 12.—The Pendleton men here in Ohio do not accept the defeat of John G. Thompson as the end of hope for their candidate, but say that one of their ein- Smrassing loads has been removed. They have no intention of giving up at Columbus without a flgbt. They are earnestly playing the Standard Oil connection against Mr. Payne, and assert that with Payne out of the way they can beat the field. The Paynes are still industriously at work, and do not mean to tlio mistako made in their previous contest with Mr. Pendleton— that of going to Columbus loaded with dignity and eloquence but light of cash. They will this time carry as much oloquence and morality as before, but add a ba rel of cash. There are those who believe that the situation has but one reasonable solution, which is the return of Mr. Thurmau to his old place in the senate. Payne has certainly not been helped by tho unanimous indorsement and support given li m by the republican newspapers of Cleveland. This has been a genuine tribute to his worth as a man and his standing as a citizen, but the democratic politicians in other part;, of the state have not looked'at it in this light, and say that they want soino man in the Dvho is not quite so pleasing to the republicans. One reason why the republicans like Payne is because he is as high tariff as becomes a man who has thousand* of dollars laid away in tho stock of ironmaking corporations. Payne looks with no favor on tho inroads being made toward free trade by that branch of the democratic party that seems coming into power, but has the sagacity to keep quiet and to shut his door on all interviewers. The fight at Columbus will be opened within a few weeks now, and will bo a warm one. Close of a Remarkable Trial That has Attracted Great Attention. Saying and Doing New York, Dec. 12.—A number of Aysterious robboiies which hare recently occurred in TJuion Hill and West Hoboken, N. J., have earned general consternation among the denizens of that suburban district. Within the past two weeks at toast twenty robberies bare been reported, and although the police are on the alert and a sharp lookout is kept for the thieves, they have so far succeeded in eluding arrest. Tho thieves work in a peculiar and mysterious manner. Late one afternoon the groce-iy store of Mrs. Rieners, at the corner of the Hackensack plank road and Railroad avenue, West Hoboken, was robbed of a largo sum of money while the proprietress was present and looking on, but, singular to say, powerless to make an outcry or in any way prevent the depredation. It appears that first a young man entered the store and asked for five cents worth of pepper.' He tendered a $5 bill, which, upon examination, proved to lie genuine and was changed. Then another young man entered and bought five cents worth of sugar, tendering like the previous customer a large bill. Ho was given chango from the money drawer. Finally, about ten minutes Inter, a. third young man came in and went through the same performance. Ho then went behind the counter and coolly emptied tho conic .Is of the money drawer into his pockets and v. •'Iced out. Over 1,800 Bills Introduced In Two D*y»-A Jl.ctlng of the Cabinet— The national Republican The Great Banquet Tendered Mr. Parnell—Ireland to be a Flea the Judge'* Charge to the Jury In ■ Caw Involving $350,000 In* •uranee— A Review of the Evidence. Vostmasler Sum'] A. Hewitt, Nation — Movement! of Troops In Egypt. Of Monterey, itich., delivers himself 10 this wise: "For cplds, bums, sore throat and rheumatism, Thomas' liclectric Oi'. cannot ho beaten. 1 say keep it up to the standard, and it will satisfy the people. I shall send for a i.ew supply soon." , Convention. Washington, Dec. 12.—The activity in introducing bills in the house is without precedent. Ohio alone has presented 137 bills and Pennsylvania 135. When the state of Texas was reached Mr. Springer, of Illinois, said there were thirty five members and eight delegates yot to introduce bills, and suggested a suspension of the call till tomorrow, and moved to adjourn. Tho motion was negatived and tho caTl proceeded. Tho remaining states were called and a total of 1,021 bills were entered for tho day, making an aggregate of 1,830 introduced ill the two days. The chair laid before the liouso several communications from the secretary of the interior, containing drafts of the bills to carrjyout propositions recommended in his annual report. At 5:33 the house adjourned to Friday. Dublin, Dec. 12.—The grand banquet tendered to Mr. Charles 8. Parnell in connection with the testimonial presentation was given In the Rotunda. It was a magnificent and enthusiastic affair, and over 600 persons sat down to dinner, the hall being decorated with the national and American colors and tho tables laden with fiowors and patriotic devices. There were no less than twenty four members of parliament, closely identified with home rule i»rty interests, present. Charles Dawson, M. P., lord mayor of Dublin, presided, and made an address. Many congratulatory telegrams which had "beon received both from America and England were read amidst cheers. Nouwicn, N. Y., Dec. 12.—Judge Pallet charged the jury in the Dwight insurance case. He referred to the great length and importance of the trial, and continuing, said: "Tho case is important and remarkable, both on account of tho money involvod and its effects on the other issues. There ara only a half dozen disputed facts in the whole cause. The contract is the policy ajid application together. If you find the questions of tho application unanswered; if Dwight committed suicide, the plaintiff cannot recover. There was no conflict as to the testimony at the first autopsy. All that were present say that there was a crease on tho skin of the neck. Only to tho description of the senr on the right lung does any dispute arise. This is not a very grave question, and perhaps not a very material one. Your duties nro divided into seven different propositions. From the inferences ujion this trim you are to draw tho facts. Ho uiul .ulD:ed« ly was connected with various large real estate transactions during his life. Ho was a grain denier in Chicago during the year lSTS. From July to October 1878 he spent his time ut Windsor in hunting and procuring these policies of insurance. The aggregate of the insurance was $250,000. The defendants say that judging from D night's circumstances this transaction evinces a design to defraud the companies: that being in no business he could not keep up the premiums of $S,U00 per year. The plaintiffs say this was nothing for Dwight to do, as all his transactions were large. Strength to vigorously push a businefp, strength to study ior a profession, strength to reguatea household, strength to do a day's labor without physical pain. Do you flesire Strength? If you aie broken down, have t"D energy, feei ad if liie was haidly worth living' you can be relived and restored to robust health and strength by taking Brown's Iron Hitter?, a sure cure for dyspepsia, malaria, weakness and all discacs requiring a true, reliable, non-alcoholic ionic. It acis 011 the blued nerves and muscles and regulates every pmt of the system. Mr. Michael Davitt, in an extended address, said that the Irishmen of today were little better than slaves and were working out a sentenoe of political servitude from which their own hands alone could freo them. They mustTbak to themselves, and nctivo or direct interference from abroad must not and could not b«f expected. Tonight they had gathered to express their gratitude and do honor to Mr. Parnell, who was not only their leader in parliament and at home, not only their trusted champion but, as well, the "Prime Minister of the will of tho Irish nation." (Cheers and applause.) Olten Before the Meridian of IJfe MEETING Of TIIH. CABINET. is reached, the teeth decay. lu nine cases out of ten they become carimisilfruighuegkel The timely use of SUZODO-NT arrests the in - structive effects of impurities which h«\n been allowed to nicunmlato upon tlio tet-tli. Children's teeth polished and iuvigerutod by this salutary liotanie preservative, will remain sound and wile until a ripe old 8gc, and failing teeth are rescued by it fjom intromit 4 dilapidation. At the cabinet meeting all the members were present except Secretary Folger, who is still indisposed. The O'Donnell case wa3 brought up and considered. It is learned that Secretary Frelinghuysen some time ago instructed Minister Lowell to recognize O'Donnell's citizonship a nd that further instructions were telegraphed him. State department officials decline at present to disclose the nature of these later instructions. Mrs. Rieners, in explaining the affair, said: "I don't know how it was, but when the first one of the yo'mg men came I felt nervous and fidgety; then when the second, one entered I felt dumb like, and I hardly knew what I was doing, and when the third came I am sure I must have been paralyzed or mesmerized, for I sat quietly down and saw him rob me without having enough ' power over myself to protest or say a word. No, I am suro he did not chloroform me. What mysterious power ho exercised I don't know, but I do know now that my money is gone." Story or the Young Fire Hug*. Milwaukee, Deo. IS.—Tho confession of tlie young fire bugs shows that their only object in destroying thousands of dollars worth of property was to see tho fun. Their families nro all respectable people. B nnie West is the son of Col. F. H. West, tho commission merchant, and is only tHteen years old. John Moffat is the son of a marble sculptor and is very precocious for fourteen years. He said: "We didn't have auy particular object and there wasn't any bloody daggor business about it. We were on y banded together to have some fuu. When we saw in the papers that Pinkertou's detectives were working us up, We pulled out." Moffat was the leader of the four boys. Tho reward of $250 offered by the mayor will probably bo paid Mr. Kosenbaum, known as "Billy the Baker", it being through his revelations that the boys were arrested. Mr. Thomas Sexton, the member from Sligo, was received with cheers wild was applauded when he said that Ireland's strength increased with England's growing weakness. England was not only 110 longer mistress of the 8 ?as, but her commerce was decreasing and her trade monopolies were being lost to her. (Cheers.) Ireland was resolved to lie free and would be free. (Cheers.) A CHANCE FOB MR. RANDALL. Prevent sickness by taking occasionally ore of Emory's l.iitlo Cathartic Pills, a wonderful appetizer, an absolute cure of Bilious:.eat- 1 i cents. Representative Reagan, of Texas, who will probably be made chairman of the committee on commerce, said to a reporter tliut he thought the wrangle over the chairman ship of appropriations will result in the selection of Mr. Randall. He thought the selection of Mr. Randall would give better general satisfaction for personal if not for business reasoiiB. Mr. Reagan had had a talk with speaker Carlisle about the announcement of the committees,and he was of the opinion that the committees will te made up before the 20th inst. LABOR TROUBLES IN TROY. Disorder Anticipated In View ol a Troy, N. Y., Dec. 12.—Over a year ago the owner of the Malleable Iron works discharged their union molded and employed noil union men. Since that time that section of the city in the vicinity of the works has been kept in a state of chronic excitement. Shooting affrays have been numerous, charges of arson have been frequently made, blood has been shed, one man has been killed and several permanently disabled. The city police, aided by special officers employed by the owners, have been unable to render life and property secure in the neighborhood of the works. Today of the ninety molders employed at the works all but four struck, as they alleged, on accounted of low wages and insufficient protection. They have joined the molders' union. The strikers paraded in the vicinity of the works during the day, but no disturbances occurred. The owners of the works assert that they will not give up the fight, and that they will import enough non union men to supply their needs. This step will probably be followed by a renewal of the troubles. Two hundred girls and women employed in the Times collar shop struck today because of the alleged impoliteness of the foreman to one of their number. The foreman in inspecting tho work of one of the girls pushed it upon the floor and ordered her to pick it up. This she refused to do. After some warm words had passed he discharged the girl, and all hands then left work. Strike of Mulder*. "In regard to the answer to the first question, as to his occupation, the defeudants snv it was falso. Within the intent and 1. • ming of the contract, they say it was not a lair and true answer. Whatever Dwight said in the bankruptcy proceedings is not an estoppel, but must be takon in connection with the other facts. The plaintiffs claim that it was a fair and true answer. If you find the answer true, ilnd for the plaintiff*. As to his being engaged in, or connected with tho sale or manufacture of liquors, «tc., the defendants say this calls for a perfect, true and exact answer. It is not disputed that Dwight sold wiues and liquors in packages to his guests at his hotel. The plaintiffs insist that this is a compound question, and cannot bo answered by 'yes' or 'no,' either answer would have been false. You must say whether it is a fair answer or not. Mr. Simon Wortz, Miilersvilie, Pa., say* "Brown's Iron Bitters did mo more good tl an all other medicine I ovrr took." AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. The lord mayor read an address and made the formal presentation of a chuck representing £38,000 of the popular subscription testimonial. The audience became wildly enthusiastic as Mr. Rarnell appeared 011 the platform. He was thankful, he said, to find evidence that there were so mefffy who, like himself, sympathized with the trembling anA downtrodden tenantry, whose condition was little better and in many cases worse than that of South African negroes. He sympathized even more deeply with the laborei-s who were no better than the slaves of slaves, and whose lives were simply oue prolonged struggle for existence. To sustain an existence as a nation under such circumstances was difficult beyond anything for which history had ever given a precedent. Out of these outrageous conditions had arisen the National League against an overwhelming and oppressive landlordism. This uprising of an overridden people parliament had chosen to call a scheme of gigantic robbery. Not only was this not tine, but no national movement had ever been made against such odds as had been against the Irish pcoplo with equal moderation, discretion and the utter absonce of crime and passion. Tne people had stifled their feelings or controlled them and abided by the law, which, however, had not helped their wrongs. In concluding he said: If the Irish were not permitted to govern themselves, they would at least be in a position to decide who should govern England. If Ireland is included in the franchise bill the extension of the voting power will make it a free country within the present generation. Some Interesting Notes from the De- e\natotutrtDt0. partment or Agriculture. Washington, Dec. 12.—The December crop returns issued from the department of agriculture report the season for cotton packing since the frost in the gathering of the bottom crop quite favorable. The local estimates of aggregate product have not been diminished, and the tone of general comment has been comparatively hepeful. The indications of the December returns favor a reduction of thirteen per cent, from the crop of last year. This report points to a crop of about 0,000,000 bales. It is possible that the cotton movement of the year may pass that limit. The returns on corn production are more conservative than those of October and November from the injury to soft corn by warm, inoist weather. North of the 40th parallel the corn that lias been cribbed is in worse condition than for many years. The proportion of unmerchantable corn is therefore Large- The final estimate of quantity produced will fall a few millions short of the indications of previous returns or twenty bushels an acre. This estimate relates only to quantity and makes no disoount for inferior quality which seriously increases the practical shortages. The losses from packing in masses, or injury of soft com from mild and wet weather, are treated as after harvest matters. Au investigation will be made of the extent of such injury. The wheat aggregate slightly exceeds 400,000,000 bushels. The oat crop is about 4 per cent, larger than that of last year and exceeds $500,000,000 bushels. Tho yield of rye and barley is a little lew than in 1882, and buckwheat is reduced more than one third. MUSIC HALL* FRANK HURD BENT ON OPENING THE TARIFF QUESTION. Meeting of Datteball Itlctu THURSDAY, DEC?. 13. Mr. Hurd, who is looked upon as one of tho members that will constitute the ways and means committee, expresses the opiuion that there w 11 certainly be tariff legislation during tho coming session. He believes the comfort which the opponents to free trade sought to glean from the address of Speaker Carlisle is far-fetched and does not warrant them in thinking that the tariff will not be agituted. That was the issue, ho says, 011 which the canvass for the speakership was fought, and a decided majority ou the democratic side of the house favors the proposition. As soon as tho committeo of ways and means can mature some bill for the revision of the tariff it will be leported.to the house and 110 doubt promptly brougkt up for consideration. Cincinnati, Dec. 12.—The board of directors of American Baseball association met at the Grand hotel, and decided to award the championship pennant for 1888, to the Athletics and will so report to the convention. Nearly ail the delegates have arrived and were present at the preliminary meeting. Among these present were H. D. Knight, of Pittsburg; Louis Simmons and William Scharszig, of Philadelphia; C. Vonderahe, Jr., Sr. Louis; W. L Jackson, Jr., Louisville; W. S. Appleton, New York; M. A. Myers, Chicago; Presidout Moxley and Secretary Holiingsworth, of Washington. Five now clubs expect to enter the association. The Indianapolis, Toledo, Brooklyn, Washington and Richmond, Va. The Eminent Irifh Comedian, MR, WM, J, SCANUAN, hi Bartley Campbell's Great } ?ay. * FRIEND AND FOE. Carroll Moore WM. J. SCANLAN Supported by a strong cast, under the n-ancce ment of "As to the question of the spitting of blood, the defeudents say be answered untruly. This court said ns a matter of law upon the argument for a non suit, that the question was not untruly answered. If your friend says that the blood came from the respitatory organs, then you must see if it came in such a manner as to lead you to think it a disease. If the ailment was slight, the answer 'no,' was true, add the plaintiffs can recover the insurance. The testimony in regard to the rodules on the luug is conflicting. One witness says there was a scar. Two say there was no scar. One saw 110 scar if there was a scar. It may have an important connection with the spitting of blood at Williamsport. If it is true that there was a disease, and they can recover. As to the ailment of Dwight at Williamsport, whether it was temporary or not. If it was merely temporary, and did not amount to' a disease, then the plaintiffs can recover; but if it was a disease, then they cannot recover. w. II. POWER. Dui ins: the event g Mr. Scanlan wUl sing several of his original songs and others, including "Moonlight at Killarney." "Over the Mountain,11 "Mrs. Regan's Parly," A BLOW AT INFLATION OF THE " CONGRES- "I Love ftlusic," Scuiilan's 4'Ropp Son/?." (ntw) ' Bye Bye, Baby, Byo Bjc, Companion pong to "Ftek-a Boo;" also Iiib la mouh huccess, "Peek a-Boo. ' Admission 8\ 50 and 7f» e*-nts. Reserved scats Tft cents. Diagram open at Miif-ic Hall Hook Store, Tu-hday, Dec. Utk, at 9 a m. BIONAL RECORD. Heatored to Full Followaltlii. New York, Dcc. 12.—Representatives of tho various railroad companies included in tiiu pooling agreement met in ConuniSbiouer Fink's olllce in this city to discuss the percentage allotment OH the nicklo plate road. Tho business was not finished and the conference will be continued. It was stated that the uickle plate managers had promised to refrain trom selling tickets at reduced prices and to abide by the rules of the pool. Under these circumstances the company will bo restored to full fellowship in the pool. The resolution of Representative Browne, of Indiana, limiting tho privilege of "leaves to print" speeches in The C ongressional Rooord is timely, but its passnge is very doubtful. The abuse of this privilege has been one of the most flagrant disregard for the real meaning of such a privilege. Membei-s have inserted in The Record longwinded speeches ou subjects that were never considered in congress. They are sometimes embellished with illustrations and maps, involving a very heavy expenditure from the funds appropriated for doing the government printing, and to those who know toothing of the facts the impression is sought to be made that the member has been unusually industrious and extremely anxious for the reputation of bis district in congress, whereas it often happens that his voice is never heard but in answer to a roll call, and the many speeches he has printed and circulated among his constituents as having been delivered on the floor of the house are all bogus. THE POWER OF MUSKV. "Washington, Dec. 12.—The feeling iu congress in favor of reducing, if not abolishing, the duty on raw sugar is much stronger than had been supposed, and there is reason to think that if the suggestion as to a bounty, which has been made by the Louisiana sugar men, and which has been supported in the north by ex-Commissioner of Internal Revenue Raum and by some northern congressmen, should be adopted, the movement in favor of free would be a very powerful one. A number of New England congressmen indicate their readiness to vote for such a plan. It will be well for those who are considering the question of a surplus, therefore, to consider whether such a plan is likely to succeed, for if the duties on sugars are to be abolished the question of surplus Revenue would no longer be an rfctive one, as, without the revenue from sugars, the problem of the treasury would not be likely to be "hQw to dispose of the surplus." It might, on the contrary, be how to avoid a deficit. Tho Movement for Free Sugar. MUSIC HALL. Friday, December 1-4tli. The Situation In Egypt. The greatest Scenic Drama on the read, 3ARRY F. WEED'S COMBINATION, Cairo, Dec. 12.—Maj. Maletta, with a battalion of European volunteers, will start immediately for Suakim. Baker Pasha will act on the defensive only, the present Egyptian force in the Soudan being entirely inadequate to any aggressive movoment. A Railroad Suit In Ohlp, Reduced Wages Acceptcd. Columbus, O., Dec. 12.—The ease of the Central Trust eomiDany of New York vs. the Ohio Central railroad company, continued from the hearing at Cincinnati November 15, was argued before Judge Baxter by E. 8. Andrews, of New York, for certain bondholders, and F. B. Swain, of Toledo, for the Trust company. The court was crowded with interested parties from all parts of the country, and quite a stir was created by Judge Baxter's statement that he had continued the case until now for certain bond holders to show cause for the suits against parties for diverting the fluids of the company, and they had not done so. He also explained the action of the court in West Virginia, appointing Thomas R. Sharpe receiver, and said he had offered to consult with Judge Jackson regarding the matter, and that statements to the contrary were false. He would postpone final action in appointing a receiver, awaiting Judge Jackson's arrival, but indicated strongly the permanent appointment of the present receiver, and that this court, having prior jurisdiction, had authority to place hiin in possession of the property in West Virginia, and that all the acts of Thos. R. Sharpe, the receiver appointed by Judge Jackson, including the issuing of certificates and other contracts, are null and void. It is said Judge Jackson will not come, and that J. E. Martin will be appointed permanent receiver of all the Ohio Central property. Preparing Tor a Grand Religious Troy, N. N., Doc. 12.—A meeting of 1,600 of 2,IX)0 men employed in the works of the Burden Iron company was addressed by Mr. Burden and by Mr. Arts, tho superintendent. The condition of the market was explained to tho men. They were told that the men must accept a reduction of from ton to twelve per cent, or the mills would shut down. A motion was mad;; by Mr. Umpstead that the reduction be aceeptjd, which was carried amid cheers. „ Ccreinouial. in GuUhnut- liUFc-hiiie's Oteat 1'ifly, Cincinnati, Dec. 12.—Next Thursday morning the fallium which the popo lias sent from Rome by a special messenger will be conferred upon Archbishop elect Elder in the cathedral. It will be made the occasion of a grand and unusual religious ceremonial, and will not only be the occasion of a splendid pngeunt, but also of a family reunion possibly without a counterpart in the history of the country. The six brothers of the archbishop, who have not been together for fifty years, will meet and celebrate the event. One of them, Mr. Joseph M. Elder, belongs in Chicago, and the one at whose residence the reunion will be held, is the Most Rev. William H. Elder, archbishop elect of Cincinnati. The other brothers are Francis W., of Baltimore; Daniel T., of Manhattan, Kan.; John C., of Baton Rouge, La.; Thomas L. and Charles D., of New Orleans. There is ono surviving sister who resides at Emmitsburg. The infirmities of ago bear heavily upon her, and she will not be present on this most joyful occasion. She is eighty-two years old and has been a sister of charity for more than sixty years. THEPOWEROFMONEY It is rumored that England is making preparations to fortify Assouan and to hold }t permanently. Assouan is situated near the first cataract of the Nile, and it is believed that should El Mahdi attempt to advance upon Cairo he would be opposed at this point by British troops*- All the Scenery used by this Company is carjfri in a spec al cat and upon wagons built exprfShly for the purpose. Among the most nota ol» scenes are the following: Ti e K'tllway Signal S' at ion. 1 he Ul'l Fieuoh M uket. New Orleans. 'I he \tDammoth (J'tve Kentucky. The Ifoise Sh- e Bend »u the Allegkcney Mouu- THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. The garrison at Sinkat, under command of Ibrahim Bey, has been abandoned to its fate. At last accounts the place was encompassed and besieged by 15,000 rebels. Delegates and representatives from Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York are in town for the purpose of urging upon the members of the national republican committee the claims of Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chautauqua, N. Y., as suitable places in which to hold the national convention next summer. Failure of a Woolen Manufacturer. Philadelphia, Dec. 12.—Edward ilea Id, manufacturer of cotton and woolen goods, at 2,500 Callorohill street, has suspended, with liabilities to the amount of $4o,000, of which $14,000 are preferred claims. Assets, $30,000, in stock and machinery. A meeting of creditors will beheld next Thursday, when a compromise will be arranged. About 150 hands, mostly girls, are thrown out of employment.tains. Prices, 73. f-0 end 35 cetitd. Diagram open at Hall Book tfo.re, December 12. General Foreign New*. Til!; OF MOXEY. London, Dec. 18.—Tlie radical clubs of London are Bigning the memorial which is being circulated, soliciting the home secretary to grant a respite to O'Douuell. An Undetected murderer. OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST. Boston, Mass., Dec. 12.—The case of Roger Amero, the alleged murderer of Miss Etta G. Carleton, at Watertown, last March, came up before the supreme court of Middlesex county, and by agreement of counsel was put on file until February, with the understanding that it would then be nolle prossed. The case attracted a great deal of attention last summer and no pains or expense were spared to find evidence sufficient to convict Amero while his extradition from his home in Degby, N. 8., was accomplished under great difficulties. Officers are still at work on the case and are sliadowiug three persons, one a resident of Lowell, another a drug clerk in Boston, and a third uuknown. It is doubtful, however, if the murderer will ever be found. HO, FOIL THE HOLIDAYS! Everybody Getting Christmas Presents! A meeting of the national union league will be held here. The object of the league is to promote the interests of the republican party. Geu. J. 8. Megley, of Pittsburg, is the president. Berlin, Dec. 12.—The German government has ordered tho Albatross,now attached to the squadron in American waters, to proceed immediately to Canton and join tho fleet which is gathering in case it should bo needed to protect German residents or colonists during the probable war between France and China. Means a Double Execution. What can be more appropriate for Puoli a Rift Congressman Hurd, of Ohio, will on Monday next introduce a resolution, for investigating the office of the attorney general. Trenton, N. J., Dee. 1A—The court of pardons, after an hour's deliberation, refused to commute the death sentence of James P. Graves, who killed Eddio Soden, the lamplighter, in Newark two years ago. He will be executed with Robert Martin, the wife and child murderer, January 3. Sheriff Wright has been officially notified to complete the preparations for the double execution.Ilnn a pair of lovely Plush, or Fmbroidered Velvet Slippers, In the house Mr. Willis, of Kentucky, asked leave to have printed a petition asking an extension of the time whisky may be retained in bond, but the proposition was met with a prompt "I object," from Mr. White, of Kentucky, whose hostility to the whisky men was so frequently shown in the last congress. Pesth, Dec. 12.—The government has been defeated in its first serious etfort to reconcile the long existing differences between tho Jews and Christians, tho upper house of parliament having defeated the government bill legalizing marriages between Jews and Christians. Tho bitter race feeling is increasing rather than lessening. Business Failures. New Yobk, Dec. 12.—David and Rose Fox comprising the firm of Charles Fox, Sons & Co., manufacturers of cloth caps at 102 Greene street, have made an assignment today with liabilities reported at $150,000. Assets not yet ascei tained. which are both uwful and ornamental—and nowhere in town w ill you find such u variety to select from as at Railroad Men Pnzzled. Chicago, 111., Dec. 12.—Railroad officials are all at sea over tho reported signing in New York of the "tripartite" agreement between the Union Pacific, Rock Island and 8t. Paul roads. Commissioner Midgely, of the Iowa pool, read the dispatch to the effect that the agreement had been signed, and said it was contradictory to his advice. He said tho report that the Rock Island had given official notice of its withdrawal from the Iowa pool was incorrect. There is great anxiety to know what the specifications in the agreement ar ?. The combination of the three roads must mean war. It means a fight with the Northwestern and the Chicago, Bloomington and Quiucy, and the end will be the demoralization of the freight and passenger traffic. The agreement means that the contracting roads are in control and will remain so while tho door is left open for the other roads to come in by submitting to the dictatorial power of tho three roads. The case of ex-Senator Keilogg, charged with corruptly influencing Second Assistant Postmaster General Brady while in office, has been continued until the next term of the oriminal court, which meets in March. A Gold Watch for Bravery. Ottawa, Dec. 12:—The governor general has received from the British ambassador at Washington a handsomo gold stem winding watch, inscribed as follows: "Presented by the president of the United States to Ezra C. Roach) master of the British bark Brazil, of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in recognition of the American schooner Nellie Bell, at sea, du April 2, 1879." Mr. Vandcrbllt's Ball. Salvationists Arrested. Despatches received by Bradstreet's of this city announce the stoppage of the Grant County bank at Silver City, New Mexico. Newton Bradley ,the manager of the bank, started it in May, 1877 and the average deposits wero about $270,000. New York, Doc. 12.—Murray Hill was in a flutter of excitement over the ball given by William H. Vanderbilt at his palatial residence on Fifth avenue. For weeks the most elaborate preparations have been in progress for the event and the decorations were tho most costly ever seen in this city. A large awning extended from the curbstone to tho main entrance and the sidewalk and steps were richly carpeted, ltare and costly flowera were everywhere displayed in profusion, and the walls of the ball and dining rooms war* hung with light red velvet embroidered with leaves in natural colors, over which were sprinkled crystal dewdrops. Over 1,600 invitations were issued, and the guests, who began to arrive soon nfter 0 o'clock, were received by Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt, assisted by other members of the family. At it was a full dress aud not a costume ball, the scene was not so picturesque as at William K. Vanderbilt'a famous masquerado of last winter, but the toilets aud jewelry of the ladies were of tho most gorgeous and costly description. Half a doznn detectives from the ccntral office ware assigned to duty at the ball. Dancing began at 10 o'clock, and a sumptuous supper by Deimonico was served throughout the night. New Haven, Dec. 12.—Twelve salvation army mombers—nine men and three women —wero arrested while holding forth on the old state house steps. E. E. Aiken, a student of the Yalo theological school, assistant to Evangelist John C. Collins, was present with tho army, and was also arrested. The party was arrested for violation of city ordinances prohibiting blowing of horns, beating of drums, etc., on tho public highway. They were brought bofore the city court and discharged on their own recognissaucos to appear for trial. You are sure to get just what you want there. Just take a prep in at our windows arut you' will admit we are hea«JquarteDs for Portland, Me., Dec. 12.—Tlio story of Helen Anderson, arrested at Philadelphia, who claims to bo from this city and says her right name is Crawford, and that her father is a member of the supreme court of Maine and her brother a member of congress, is untrue. There is no Crawford on the supreme bench of Maine or any attorney of that namarfiere. If tho woman is the daughter of a'fudge of a Maine court she lias not given her right name either time. Her Little Story Denied. C. H. Crawford a banker in Silver City and president of the Golden Rule group of mines has been attached for $10,000. He claims his mines are worth $500,000. jSSSj I, 11 rpp PPP EEE BRR rS8Srt 5 °L II P P P P E K Kg ® SSRo L IT PPP PPP ER HRIt WSS8M 2*- II * P K R H « „ SSS LI.LL II P P EEE It 11 *ST»8® Establishing a Now' National Bank, Philadelphia, Dec. 12.—Another new national bank is about to be established in this city. Authority from the Hon. John Jay Knox, comptroller of the currency, has ilready been receivsd. The bank wiil be known as the Metropolitan National and will tDegin 'business with a capital of half a million which will probably be increased to a million in the course of a year. Shepherds vilj.e, Ky., Dec. 12.—George Munifee, colored, died a horrible death ou Shouklin's farm on Wednesday last. Ho purchased a woolen shirt, dyei red and green, and worked in it. His body began itching. His w ife bathed him w ith mackerel brine, but it continued to grow worse. The flesh sloughing off his back and arms and life passed Anally from the living corruption. Parties who saw the body are divided in opinion whether it was poison from dye or leprosy.  Poisoned by a Shirt. as, indeed, everything else in the shoe line Don't wait for tfie great rush that is sure to bo latrr. but call iu at jour leisure and make your and we wiil put I hem aside for jou unril wanted. Rtfmamber, we cannot be undersold Cii price, and have no old last year's goods uD get off. IVaterbury, Ct., Dec. 12.—Benjamin F. Brown,who was employed as a servant at the Eldridge mansion in Norfolk at the time of the robbory there last July, of diamonds and jewelry amounting lo between $3,000 and $4,000, has confessed to the burglary, and took the officers to Ansonia and showed them where had buried the slulf near St. Johns, lie had buried the treasure in the Eldridge house at the time of the burgiary, but one night in August he went and dug it up and took it to Ansonia. He is now in jail at Litchfield. Digging Up Stolen Treasure. The Graveyard Insurance Casea. Washington, O., Dec. 13.— Excitement hero is incrcasiug as new developments come up in the investigation of tho graveyard insurance swindlers. No more arrests have been mnde. The case of the parties arrested has been assigned for Thursday, December 20. RUBBERS! RUBBERS! Robbed of (i'j,500. ]t!eetlii{[ of Irish Nationalises. Milwaukee, Dec. 12.—All preparations ire completed for the northwestern convention of the Irish Nationalists. Delegates are pouring in and the hotels are crowded. Nearly every town in Wisconsin is represented. A grand demonstration will be leld at the Academy of Music Thursday Philadelphia, Dec. 12.—Miss Sarah R. Davidson, a middle aged woman, reported to the police that she had bonu robbed of £2,000 in money and $500 worth of jewelry. Mis* Davidson held a mortgage for J2.000 which fell duo yesterday morning. She obtained the money and placed it in a wardrobe in her room on the second floor. Last evening the money was gone and a gold watch and other nrticles of jewelry could not bo found. Her sister and nephe'.v live with her, and they have in t!-r:r oniploy two servant girls, Dvho say they are unable to explain the disappearance of tho money. Our stock it Jlubbors is now complete In entry department. He carry none but tlif he«-t bramts—will ko.p no seconds at any price, ami do not ormpete wilh other dealers who iari y snch goods St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 12.—Anton Keir, a thief, was caught last night by !Doarders in Egler house, in St. Louis, while burglarizing. He was given tho choice to take a sound whipping or be prosecuted and sent to the peuitentiary. He chose whipping and was partly stripped and beaten by a dozen men with buggy whips, eane.-i, etc. Ho inado a most horrible outcry. A throng assembled and saw tho end of whipping. Ho was released Anally and disappeared to the north 3u a gallop. The/ Gave Him HI* Cholco. CONDENSED NEWS. K£AST & MAU3N£Y, Senator Anthony has been sworn iu and enters upon bis tifth term ill tho senate. light. The president has sent to the senate a long list of nominations made during the recess. Lord Coleridge, in a letter to a friend in this country, says ho has no intention of writing a volume on America. A Railroad President'* Denial, Boston's municipal Vote. McCANNA'S BLOCK, Trying to Get the Convention. New Haven, Ct., Dec. 12.— President Watrons emphatically denies tho pooling arrangement between the consolidated road and the New York and New England load, as published in the Associated Press reports. All income over expenses and dividends of the consolidated road will be applied to Improvements ou the roa:l, and it would not cripple itself for t ho sake of controlling the Jteiv York and New Eug and road. Boston, Dec. 12.—Tho annual municipal •lection has resulted in tho election of Gen. \ugustus P. Martin, citizens' and republican :aiulidnto for mayor, over Aldermen Hugh 3'Brien, democratic candidate, by about Philadelphia, Doc. 12.—Many republicans of this city gathered at tho Broad street station. They were the representative* of the several pnrty organizations making a pilgrimage to Washington hnvinj, an object in view—that of securing for Philadelphia the honor of being the place in which the national republican convention shall bo held. Tho delegation was a largo cue, made up of the best known members of the party, who are armed with arguments by which they hope to be able to iuduce the national executive committee to hearken to them and to designate this city as the place for holding the next national republican convention. opposite Penn'a Coal Co.'e office. Plttsto\ l'n. All the knit goods manufacturers of thC country intend to run their mills on threequarter time from December 15 to August 15. NOTICE. 1,500 majority in a total vote of nearly 54,- KK), which is a gain of 11,000 over tho vote Df 1863. To Sportsmen and Trespassers No hunting, fishing nor damaging chestnut trees, allowed en thepn the undersigned, nor luunltig dogs All persons found on said lands, wliliotit ]Di rmjssicii, will I e dealt with nc- Dangerous Criminal* Sentenced. Springfield, Mass., Dec. 12.—Andrew Wornploy, colored, was sentenced to tlio state prison for five years at hard labor for felonious assault upon Atuvio E. Co:;niac, a nine year old girl, last June. Wormsley pleaded guilty and thanked the court for hi* light sentence. Patrick Irvin, accused of felonious assault u]von an eleven year old girl at Holyoke in July last, was convicted and sentenced to five years iu state prison. It is probable that the trouble between tho masonic factions in Canada will be referred to the privy council in England. North Adams, Mass., Die. 12.—Twn workiien, Daniel Callahan and Patrick O'Noil, stepped from the track in the Hoocac tunnel to avoid the east b. und freight train utiu were struct: by au extra west bound freight. Callahan lost a leg and was otherwise bruised, tod O'Neil had a foot cut off, bi3 sUull fractured, his bodj- cut and will die. Killed In a Tunnel. brangrrs In Session. Ex-Governor Hendricks, in an interview in New York, said he thought the tariff reform question would be the great issue in 1884. The Quldnec-.k Company will Sell llC Sprikrpikuj, O., Doc. 12. — The stats .-ra.ige is in session here, and hundreds of ielegates are in attendance. The city is full if grangers. to law. rp#»nt-r Jacob Klutz, ICktate. J S Siocum. Wm. II. Stiof-niaker, "iym'nijton & Perrin, I.hwIs Pr-terson. It. Holmes, Peterson. Carpenter, Abraham lloover. The glassblowers of Pittsburg will send a petition to congress askiug that it be made « criminal offense to import foreign laborers. Providence, R. I, Dec. 12.— The Quidueck ceuipany had a meeting, an I voted tu ■Dell alt its real estate, mills, niacinuary, etc., at public auction on January 10. Kalmooth, Ky., Dec. 12. — The state ;range convened here with m largo air endanc*. 0. J. Mrirj, Wtn. McOabe. (foremtn Valley Farm.) 2m Fxecer, Oct IC,