Evening Gazette

              Abetting JUlfe ffiafjefte NUSBBK 4 78 I Weekly Established 1660 ( PITTSTON. PA.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1883. I TWO OBKT*. C Ten Onb per Week. FROM WASHINGTON. the future only foroe can compel England to do justice to Ireland were adopted amid applause. IN OTHER LANDS. MILLIONAIRE FLOOD WINS POLITICAL GOSSIP. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. jewelry and clccki. A fine aiaortmem of hanging lamps at very low prices; alao coufoetfouery, cut*, etc. Contest with Senator Sharon for (hi Control ot die Ophlr mine. Saw Francisco, Dec. 20.—At the Ophlr itiniog company's election there was a bitterlT cppttftai fight between Mr. Flood, who tela control, and Senator Sharon, who was union* to* porno it. The election was the most exciting since the great Hale and Noreross fight in 1868, when the sharos of that company rose to 18,000. The voting began at 1 o'clock. At 3 the rote stood: Flood, 41,714; Morrow, representing the Sharon interest, a,537. Mr. Richardson, of the Bank of California, holding Sharon certificates and proxies, appeared and voted 47,103 shares solid. This was offset by W. H. Wright, who cast 1,480 votes for Flood. givH% him the victory with 30,- 933 votes against Sharon's 48,855. Some Currant Rumors of Presiden. tial Combinations Denied. Ransom Valley Coal. Speaker Carlisle's Ways and Washington, Dec. 80.—The erecutita committee, appointed at the colorod convention held in Louisville laat September, mat here. Col. W. A. Pledger, of Atlanta, Oa., called the meeting to order and went an to say that they bad met to discuss matter* of vital importance to his race; such as national aid for educational purposes and the recent decisions of the supreme court in the civil rights cases. Meeting of Colored Men. Sir Stafford Northoote Creates a Political Sensation in England. The quieaceDt Newton and Hansom coal tringa still indulge the hope of realizing-all the Ilories of a marble palace and a life of ease in an oppulent centre of fashion, literature and trade. This, of course, is only inferential. Maybe they do not indulge the dream, but within the past few weeka the gentlemen interested in the prospective find have suffered aaother assessment and a more vigorous boring of the earth to a greater depth will lie commenced as soon as practicable. At u meeting rtcently teld a committee) of feur, consisting of TV. A. Lacoe, C. T. Barrow, Poter Carditis, and Thomas Johnson, was ap pointed to call on the farmer* in Ransom ami Newton during the present week and report to a meeting to bo held at Newtou Centre next Saturday. Tho plan is to assess etch farmer interested in tho matter 25 cents per acre. If expected success is met with, it ia proposod to put down two moro holes from two hundred to one thousand feet, if necessary. That, at least, is what Mr. Thomas Johnson announces through the medium of the press. Carterton. Means Committee. Gold spectacles and eye glasses at Berry's for Christmas present*, Pittaton, Pa. Emperor William's Gallantry*- Guarding the Premier and London Bridge—Gilbert and Sullivan's Neltb«r Blaine n,ar Conk ling Working for amy Candidate—8ena« (or Frye'a Emphatic Exprosalon—Gea. Logan Reticent. Measures Before Both Houaea—Holiday Recess Agreed to—Meeting or Prominent Colored Cltlsens, The oold wave struck here on Friday right, and this morning men found it necessary to " button up " their coats to keep from freezing. - K«w Opera. London, Dec. aD.—The political sensation ofthe day is furnished by an article by Sir Stafford Northcote in the latest number of The National Review. The subject of the paper is national finance, and the former cbancellor of exchequer makes a careful historical statement of legislation upon this subject during the Disraeli and Gladstone administrations. He seeks to show the relative merits of the Tory and Liberal svs terns, and on the whole awards the credit of superior financial acumen to his old chief, Mr. Gladstone, and the present ministry. The most significant portion of th» article, however, is the intimation which il contains of the tactics of the Tories at the approaching session of parliament. According to this prophesy the leaders of the oppo sition will introduce early in the session a measure aiming to reduce local taxation, leaving it to the option of the government to meet this movement, if it succeed, by a reduction of national expenses or an increase of general taxes. The first of these alternatives, it is assumed, would be difficult or impossible in view of Egyptian nnd Chioest possibilities, and the second would bs unpopular, so that cither horn of the financial dilemma would be sufficiently uncomfortable for the party in power, while the borough rate payers are expected to applaud the statesmanship of the tories and perhaps return them to power on a wave of grateful enthusiasm. Washingtow, Dec. 80.— In regard to the recent rumors concerning a presidential combination formed by prominent republican leaders, the Washington correspondent of the New York Advertiser says: One item of interest omitted by " Lillie Dale," in her communication from here, was the gift of a very handsome bed-room suit, in finely finished hard-wood, consisting of nine pieces, an a gift to the M. K. Society to aid in furnishing the parsonage, wonh little less than fifty dollars. Rumor has it that Mrs. George Frantz was the generous d nor. Washington, Dec. 20.—In the senate a debate arose on the second rule that the senate "may" elect secretary, ohlef clerk, etc., to continue in office until their successors are chosen and qulified. Committees were appointed to memorallse congress on these subjects, as well as on the subject of the Freedman's bank. Fred. Douglass, in the course of some remarks, suggested a unanimous endorsement by the committee of the dissenting opinion of Justice Harlon. He also said it would be well to hold a national convention just prior to those of the two great parties. j. There have been some very reckless and ■illy stories recently sent from here affecting several prominent republican leaders and their position in regard to the approaching presidential contest. According to these reports president Artlar is devoting all hii time to intrigues with men who are credited with being skilled in the manipulation of primary elections and the securing of delegates, and Gen. IxDgan has succeeded in arranging with ex-Senator Blaiua, Gen. Grant and Mr. Conkling for their aid and support in placing him in the presidential chair The first story is just about as true as the last one, and 4fce last one as true as the first, but neither of them have a semblance of truth in them. Home of the ready writers whj infest Washington just now have diflicult times to get any inside information regarding the future action of republican leaders, •■id so they hare organised a "Guessing Club," to meet daily and concoct stories to gull people who have no knowledge as to the relations actually existing between some of our prominent men. Mr. Garland held theiw wa» necessity for isuch a rule and Mr. Bayard, in holding that t was superfluous, made a long speech, contrasting the action of the democrats in 1879 with that of the republican senators in the removal of efficient employes and the election of new and untried men. There were only six I'epublican senators in the chamber during Mr. Bayard's speech. Notioing this fact Mr. Bayard said: "This does not appear to be the time for the discussion of civil service reform. The absolute indifference of the republicans of the senate to the subject is pretty well attested by the fact that only six of their number are in their seats. The subject seems distasteful to them, and after the performance of yesterday I am not surprised at this exhibition of their feelings." Senator Sharon's defeat is said to be due to a mistake or to deceit. When the name of Homer 8. King, u mining broker, was called Mr. Morrow produced the firm's proxy for 2,6ti5 shares, but the Klood party immediately reduced this to 10, producing 2,055 shares as actual stock. Three similar occurrences followed and this gave Mr. Flood the election. While Senator Sharon held all the proxies, Mr. Flood held solid stock. The contest cost, for the purchase of shares and proxies, over $350,000. Of the total number of shares all voted but Notwithstanding the " cold snap, the Gran, gors turned out to their regular meeting ills afternoon in goodlv numbers More Indian Troubles Expected. Washington, Dec. 20 — Indian Commissioner Price teceived a telegram from Agent Tufts, dated at Muskogee, I. T., in which it is stated that the new Creek counsel have inaugurated Ispashache chief of the nation, and that Perryman, the present chief, refuses to give way. Commissioner Price says in explanation of this despatch that last summer the trouble was supposed to havo been settled by all f-'-tions agreeing to submit to an election. Perryinan was subsequently reported to hun. received a plurality of the votes cast, and wns declared elected. On the 5th of this month he was inaugurated and the agent reported that his two rivals, Ispashache and Checote, had been elected delegates to represent the Creek nation at Washington. The reported action of the new council, the commissioner says, puts a new phase on the matter, and some trouble may grow out of it. The young ladies i n 1 the sleighmakers are anxious for a supply of suow for Christmas Mr. J. and P: Heft, have their new carriage factory in tunning order, which is a credit to tho gentlemen int rested and te the community. The Burgess Brothers have made a new departure in farming, and one which others would do well to imitate, having tilled their i xtensive stables with milch cows and beef cattle. "We wish them much succcss in returu for their enterprise. SAILORS UNDER THE TORTURE. Wo have here in the G-A/.btte office, a box of geological specimens, comprising a small variety of rocks of sizo sufficient to appal the heart of the stoutest yellowjdog. These geologic projectiles are the fairest specimens of the post-carboniferous era. They are probably old as the expectant coal, and will be still older when coal Is discovered in the Ransom Valley. They were s?nt to this office by one Julian Boszi, lato the ' Engineer of tho liansbni V alley Mining Company," who, subsequently dazed by the golden prospect, left the crop for some one else to reap. Well, we will present these specimens, much as wo value them as mementos of our friend Bozzi, to the man who tirst demonstrates the fact by actual pres"Oro of anthracito that Ransom Valley coal will splutter, and glow, and give off sulphur on our domestic hearthstones. We are willing, nay, anxious, to do this much for the good ot our Ransom Valley friends, and frivolity aside, we wish the gentlemen interested the full measure of their mCMt glowing expectations. The Harsh measures Used to Get Rid Some copies of the Evening Gazktts reach tiere, and aro much appreciatsd. What about that "Christmas tree?-' Dec. 15. Scwrcua. Mr. Garland said he wanted to ascertain whether the senate regarded this subject important enough for consideration, and moved its indefinite postponement. •f a Ship's Crew. Nrw York, Dec. 20.—Seamen command a higher price for their services in Australian ports tlian elsewhere, so Capt. White, of the bark Scotia, hired twenty four inen iu Melbourne to make a three years' cruise at the rate of $25 a month each. That was foui nio ths ago und New York was the ft rut pori touched at, the bark arriving hare two weeks ago. The captain soon found that able seamen were only worth S15 a month in New York, and he began to take mersures to ship a crew at that rate. The first mate advised the old crew to stick to the vessel, but ho was the first to get out, things being made very unpleasant for him. One Welsch, a longshoreman, took his place, and instituted a course of treatmeut for the Australian salts. After they were sound asleep they would be routed out to wash down the decks, or go aloft in the dark and grease the stays by the uncertain light of lanterns, One man who objected was threatened with a charge of mutiny. The men were kept aloft fur hours in a bowling wind, and were very thankful to be called down and allowed to turn in. Before they had warmed their bunks again they were called out to holystone ami scrub down deoks in « storm of sleet This was the last straw, and the men applied Vice Consul Frazier for redress, making the above charges. Ths matter is to be investigated. Mr. Morrill did not think that a generous proposition, in view of the few senators present. "That is the reason X make it," said Mr. Garland. "I do not think the chamber will be fuller while this subject is up." For dyspepsia, indigestion, depression of spirits and general debility, in their various forma also as a preventative against fever and ague, and other intermittent fever, the "Ferro- Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Hazard i*Co., New York, and sold by all druggists, is the best tonic; and fo patients recovering from fever or other sicknoss, it has uo equal. For instance, Mr. Conkling, who has been here quietly attending to law business, has been put in the position of forming a combination in the interest of some particular person for president next year, and of having uttered sentiments of disloyalty to the party which honored him in the past. To his frionds here Mr. Conkling ha* talked with tome free* dom, but to each and every one he has made known hit put-pose not to take any part in the next presidential contest, nor be a party to the nomination of any person. He says Mint a few months ago he regarded the election at ths democratic president next year a certainty, not believing that the democratic party could by any act of its own make enough blunders to sacrifice the election. Yet it has done so, and Mr. Conkling is convinced that the republican party will given control again of national affairs for four yeart longer. Mr. Conkling hat stopjxd making recommendations for office for the reason that he doee not car; to be farther humiliated by having his recommendations ignored. He is not in politics now, sad hat no desire to enter political life again. "Pending that question," said Mr. Morgan, "I move the senate adjourn." The Proteus Inquiry. At the weekly meeting of the Irish national league the financial affairs of the body were stated to be flourishing, the receipts for the week being £1,094, which includes tht sum of £1,000 from Australia. The general condition of the agitation was reported as favorable, but some of the speakers bewailel and denounced the apathy of the farmers in regard to the question of providing decent nnd healthful dwellings for their laborers. The yeas and nays were demanded. A number of senators came in and the motion to adjourn was lost by 13 to S3. Washington, Dec. 'JO.—The Proteus court of inquiry reconvened and heard Capt. Powell nnd Capt. Caziarc concerning the supplementary instructions to Lieut. Garlington. Nothing of interest was developed bay on d tlio fact that Capt:. Powell bad not seen the memorindum amti:ig th# instructions.Mr. Garland withdrew his amendment and the rule was disagreed to. The consideration of the rules occupied the remainder of the afterinDjn, little progress being made. At 3.43 o'clock the senate went into executive session, and at 4.20 p. M. adjourned. Tito Organs. Our aim will be to sustain the reputation already allaioed by the Taber Organs as having no superiors. Matthews k Wist. General Notes. The Transactions of the House. The president sent the following additional nominations to the senate: William A. Hobbs, of Minnesota, receiver public moneys at Taylor's falls, Minn.; Nathaniel Clark, of Michigan, register of land office at Reed City, Mich.; John Q. Tiiffts, of Iowa, agent for ludian's union agency in the ludian territory.Washington, Dec. 80.—Mr. Morrison, of Illinois, offered a resolution for a holiday recess from Monday, Dec. 24 to Thursday, Jan. 3, and stated that an understanding would be asked that no business would be doni on Monday, except the announcement of the committees. The resolution was adopted. Gilbert and Sullivan's New Opera. London, Dec. 30.—The first hint as to the plot of Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera was given in the statement that it is founded upon Tennyson's poem, "The Princess." ll is to be produced on the evening of Saturday, January 5, at the Savoy theatre, and the poet laureta has promised to attend, As this will be about his first public appearance since the assumption of his new dignity as Baron Tennyson Deyncourt, of Aldworth, the occasion w ill be interesting and notable in more ways than one. The novel spectacle wiil be 1 resentei of England's newest baron listening to the music of one of England latest knights (Sir Arthur Sullivan) wedded to a story written by the former nearly forty years ago.  For Sali.—Two or three family residences and lots on Mill street (near Main street and the Ferry bridge), will be sold on reasonable terms to suit purchasers. Apply to Henry Stevens, 12 Mill street, Pittston, Pa. Liquor Sellers " Lawln* " One Another Another batch of law suits has grown out of the recebt pre stcuuoi of nine unlicoased •aloon-keepers in tipper Pittston. It appears that after being indicted by the grand jury these par ties t ffwiod a neitlemei t,by agreeing "D pay the costs, amounting to some #200.»nd the witnesses upon *b'ow n mplaint the constable prosecuted, dM not appear in court to Mr. Blackburn, of Kentucky, from the committee on rules, reported a resolution reviving the following select committees of the house, viz.: Reform of the civil service, to consider the law relating to the election of president and vice president, payment of pensions bounty and back pay, public health awl ventilation and acoustics of the hall of the bouse. Col. C. Cecil Cloy, of West Virginia, was appointed chief clerk of the department of justice,succeeding Mr. J. R. Young, who resigned to take the position of executive clerk of the senate. Prevent sickness by taking occasionally one of Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, a wonderful \ppetiaor, an absolute cure of Biliousness—li ;ents. As for Mr. Blaine, bis intimate friends ridicule the idea of his entering any combination based upon the notion that he will reenter public life to advance the political fortunes of tome other person. If he is to take part in ths coming contest at all. they say, it will be to carry off the price himself, and they boldly assert that he will sucesed. That Mr. Blaina is a candidate and inteads to devote all ths skill acquired iu twenty years of of active life, and to proflt by ths experience gained in two successive defeats for the nomination, is as plain as ths tun to psrsons here familiar with his tactics He will leave nothing undone which political ingenuity can suggest to obtain the nomination at Chicago, and all stories that he has entered into an alliance to nominate* somebody else can unhesitatingly be denied as fast as they appear. There is some curiosity to know whoei nomination Senator Frye will advocate. At Cincinnati nearly eight years ago and at Chicago four years ago, Mr. Blaine had no more earnest supporter than Mr. Frye. Speaking of these conventions and his part therein, Mr. Frye said a few days ago*to a colleague in the senate. 'So help my Ood, I will never go int* a ■itional convention again with a candidate on my hands 1" That Senator Frye was sincere in this declaration his listeners could not doubt, especially as he. had given utterance to substantially the same words during the recent session of the republican national committee. The absurdity of the story aoout Gen. Logan having entered the presidential fight as a candidate, with the promise of support from Mr. Blaine and Gen. Grant, will be realited when it is stated that the Illinois senator hat not seen Mr. Blaine for nearly a year and Gen. Grant for many months. Gen. Logan, however, declines to deny this or any of the other stories circulated aboui bim. He says he has enough to do to attend to his duties as a senator without noticing everything that appears in the newspaper* about him. If he noticed one a liundrtd more would quickly meet him, and he has therefore determined to say nothing. . The commissioner of internal revenue has issued a circular directing collectors to receive no returns of the alleged circulation of obligations payable in merchandise until further orders. Connecticut AgrleuHarallata. Waterbury, Ct., Dec. 20. — The state board of agriculture opened here and notwithstanding an old fashioned New England snow storm which bat prevailed since laybreak there was a large wtiwoe iD attendance. C*v. Waller, at the hoard, was suites to be present, bat will probably be hare tomorrow afternoon, f. K. Augur, pomologist of the beard, delivered au address upon "Peach Experience," and exhibited an ingenious fruit thief alarm—aj double barreled cannon on a swivel that was sprunj. with a thread which pulled the muctle toward the intruder. In the afternoon session J. H. Hale spoke on "The farmers' small fruit garden," asserting that there is now no reason why every family should not have fruit on the table instead of cake and pastry, and thus save two dollars for doctors' bill* where one is spent for fruit. The New Jer sey Horticultural society was represented by its president, Mr. Williams. In Hnghestown, on the 19th int-t., of diphtheria. a littie daughter of Dar;el Davtes. [The funeral will take place on Friday at 2 o'clock p. m. Died. Mr. Reed, of Maine, moved an amendment to add a committee on the alcoholic liquor traffic. testify, lift* cast-* were sev down for itint at Wukes-Barre on the 11th inst., and on the pre eding day, C ne of the t.efemiants, Mr?. Uary Ann Russell. swore out warrants before 'Squire Mantanye, of W. sD Pittston, against I'hos. Cody, John Eicholter, Jkm 'S Jordan ind Thos. Tigue, the parties hi ldtng licenses who had complained of the unlicensed dealers, charging the four licensed dealers with keeping gambling houses. Tl ey went before the justice and entered bail to apoear f r a hearing on the 15th inst Mr. Cody at that titan had a hearing, but Jordan waived a hearing aud each was bound over to court, under $20u hail. The two other cases were adjourned until yesterday. F. II. Nichols, Esq, was counsel for all of the defendants. . the house Mr. Deutser, of Wisconsin, presented a petition with 7,95D signatures asking the payment of pensions to all soldiers of the late war. The amendment was opposed with soma earnestness by Messrs. Mills, of Texas; Blackburn, of Kentucky, and Young, of Teunessee; and defended by Messrs. Reed, of Maiue; Randall, of Pennsylvania, and Vance, of North Carolina, the latter making a temperance speech, which was applauded. . A Pleasant Letter Irons Bmpersi William. Mr. Sirmn Wertz, Milleisville. Pa., says 'Brown's Iron Bitters did me mora good than all other medicine 1 ever took." Rome, Dec. 30.—The wags of Rome are saying that for a monarch eighty-six years old and a great grandfather, the Emperor William, of Germany, has shown himself a man of wonderful gallantry. He has sent tc King Humbert a long dispatch in wnich, after many congratulations and compliments, he says: "My son will have the honor of kissing the band of your fair consort. Queen Margherita. I euvy him the distinguished privilege." Cotton Crop Report. Memphis, Teun., Dec. 20.—The cotton crop report for the Memphis district, embracing west Tennessee, north Mississippi, north Arkansas and north Alabama, to be issued by Hill, Fontaine & Co., will say: "Notwithstanding the unprecedented large receipts to date at this point, all our letters fully confirm the previous estimates that the yield in this district compared with last year will show a decrease of twenty per cent. Our correspondents report picking virtuallyended, save on the bottoms, where about ten per cent, of the cotton yet remains in the fields, but is being rapidly harvested, and before the Christmas holidays are ended will be gathered. The latest reports from those districts indicated a great falling off of receipts after the 24th inst. The decreased yield will then become apparent. This year's crop has been marketed more freely than of aqy previous year, and the stock at small towns along the several railroads leading into Memphis and into the interior and on plantations, as reported by our correspondents, fully corroborates the estimates heretofore given. It is generally believed that more than three fifths of the cotton raised within the district has been marketed. The yield of 1S83-84 is estimated at 5,856,830 bales." Kicked Oat. Mr. Mills demanded the yeas and nays, which was seconded by the advocates of the Hinendment. The amendment was adopted— Yeas, 148; nays, 88. How many people there are who are struggling to riae in this world that are kicked down mid out bj envious rival* Thomas' Kclxctno Oil rierer''kiekwl cut" its patrons. It is true For throat nffecti'ittK iiatmna and cat- The report submitted by Mr. Blackburn as amended was adopted. He next reported a resolution dividing the committee on education and labor, which, after a sharp passage between O'Neil, of Missouri, and Willis, of Kentucky, was ndopted. Mr. Blackburn then rejorted a resolution creating a committee on rivers and harbors, which at the request of Mr. Hoar, of Michigan, was laid over fordiscussion. Also, an adverse report upon Mr. Donnohand's, of Illinois, resolution to remove the desks from the hall of the house. Laid on the table. Mue srrh it wcertaiu nub raped curs. Paris, Dec. 20.—Tlie Defense, a Catholic organ, declares that the crown prince has tendered various proposals to tno pope looking toward a cessation of the culturkampf. Tile paper also asserts that King Humbert is secretly chagrined at the idea that while he is the host the pope is the real object of the crown prince's visit to Rome. A Catholic Organ's Opinion. 1 New York, Doc. 30.—Rudolph Halo, of Woodbury, N. i., who was convicted in the Gloucester county, N. J., court (or man slaughter (or killing his wife during a game of croquet, waa called up (or sentence. Judge Joel Parker in pronouncing sentenoe laid that if Hein bad be«n indicted (or murder in the first degree he woald surely have been convicted and hanged. "I should be in favor of sending yon to state prison at hard labor," said the judge, "bat a decision o( the majority of the court is that you pay a flue of (500 and costs, and stand committed until the fine and costs are paid." Hein gave bond (or the payment of the fine and costs. Let oil with a Vine. At the hearing yesterday, Geo. McCaKnev, of Wilkes-Barre, was present as counsel, for ibe prosecution. With the oistingui*hC d ■•'gal talent imported (or the occasion. a lively time wag expected by those present, particularly as the defendants' couns -1 expr*s»ed the nope that " the presence of General IfcCartuey would not paralyze the court." After taking some evidence in Richo'iter'a c*ho, however, " Yankee" Tiguo waived a hearing as 10 himeelf, and both worn held to appaar at ■:ourt, in the sum of $200 each. Mr. Keifer, of Ohio, from the committee on rules, reported a resolution creating a select committee of nine on woman suffrage, with an explanation that it wus simply submitted "to learn the views of the house on the subject" Laid over. Police Guarding London Bridge. London, Dec. 20.—Many special police remain on guard at Loadon bridge to prevent the carrying out of threati alleged to have been made by fenians to blow the structure up with dynamite. In addition to patrols on the bridge itself, a number of special constables in boats row about in the river to prevent the approach of any suspicious craft. HI $$ ,C4 Mr. Morrison, of Illinois, called up the resolution for the holiday recess and the senate amendment thereto extending the recess until Monday, January 7, was agreed to. Mr. Calkins, of Indiana, offered a resolution calling on the secretary nf state for copies of correspondence and other information relative to the trial, conviction and execution of Patrick O'Donnell. Adopted, Telegraph Business. Cork, Dec. 20.—The police are closely watching Nolly and others suspected of having attempted to tamper with crown witnesses at the trial of the County Mayo conspirators. Thus far their efforts to reach them have failed, the attorney general having thera specially guarded. Keeping a Watch ou Suspects. Western Union Taxes In Pennsylvania Hakhisbvro, Pa., Dec. 30.—The auditor general of Pennsylvania has made an account against the Western Union Telegraph company (or tax dividends amounting to 1147.200.63, covering the years ended on the first Monday in November, 1870 and 1881. In this claim ten per cent penalty (or failure forepart to the auditor general and twelve pei cent interest are included. The Western Union claims the tax is not justified by the revenue laws of the state, and if the company be taxable, the amount imposed !• highly excowsive. A hearing was given before the state board of accounts. New York, Dec. 20.—The Wall Street Indicator of today, referring to the enormous growth in the business of the Bankers and Merchants' Telegraph company, says that owing to this company having taken fully ninety per cent, of the business between the New York and Philadelphia stock exchanges, its competitors have been forced to reduce their tariff to ten cents. Third Day of the Ioatltute The county institute was opened yesterday norning with devotional exercises. Miss -tpeakman continued her remarks on ohject 'caching, and illustrating her methods with a lass of small children. Superintendent T. II. Halliet, in couaouation of his remvrks on practical teaching, spoke on composition. Co), t'arkor talked on numbers. In the elucidation of his subject he made free use of th*- blackboard, and drilled a class of children in his methods. A Prospect of Tariff Reform. Washington, Dec. 20.—The ways and means committee is practically completed. This is the one very important committee of the house, because its membership will indicate the tariff policy of the new speaker and practically the tariff policy of the democratic party in the next campaign. Tho committee as now arranged, is as follows: Morrison, (111.), chairman; Hurd (Ohio), Hewitt (N. Y.), Herbert (Ala.), Jones (Ark.), Blackburn (Ky.), Mills (Tex.), Blount (Ga.), Kelley (Pa.), Kasson (la.), Hiscock (Jf. Y.), Kcifer (O.) and Russell (Mass.) Frank Hurd will probably be the most active man in the committee in the management of a bill upon the floor, as Morrison has no particular ■trengthD as a debater. Hewitt is one of the ablest of the advocates for t iriff reform and will be available as a working member of the committee. Herbert, of Alabama, is an old and experienced member, who believes in conservative methods. Jones, ot Arkansas, is comparatively unknown, but is a man of more than ordinary acquirements. Blackburn and Mills are rather extreme men, while Blount again is conservative and a legislator of long experience. All of tlie members on this committee are men cf experience in legislation. Its make up is more posit ve in the Interests of tariff reform than even the committee made up by Kerr. There is not a single democratic member on the committee who is not committed" to a policy of ~ " German Tax Rates. Opposed to Secret Societies. Philadelphia, Dec. 30.—A Christian convention opposed to secret societies was held in Association hall. Tb? proceedings were opened with the reading of a portion of tlis scriptures and with prayer. The delegate who engaged in supplication prayed tnat the people might be delivered (rom a bondage ,'renter than that of human slavery. He also asked that the "spirit of Ood might open ths eyes and enlighten the Christians to the great dangers attending secret societies." After appointing a committee on nomination of officers, the report of the committee on finance was submitted) showing that the expenses amounted to (147.30, the receipts (90, and ths excess of expenditure* over receipts (57.80. Resolutions were adopted denouncing Free Masonry, the Orand Army of the Republic and other organisations.POWDER Berlin, Dec. 20.—Measures emanating from Prince Bismarck were introduced in the landtag proposing taxes at the rate of one per cent, on incomes of (300 up to 9900 per annum, three per cent, on incomes of $500 or over, and one fourth to two per cent, on incomes from investment. Ofllcers of the Bankers and Merchants' company say, in reply to Inquiries, that despite this reduction the volume of business has not been affected. They attribute their success in holding their business to the completeness of their system, and the fact that by paying higher salaries to operators they perform so quick a service that the/ have made themselves indispensable to the brokers. The opinion in Wall street is that this reduction by competitive companies is a move to compel the Bankers and Merchants' to reduce rates below the paying point, and it is not believed that the manoeuvre will succeed. Absolutely Pure. rhia powder ne»rr varies. A marvel of purltj strength and wboU-Kjmeneeia Store economical tnan thD ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with tbe inu tltude of low test, short weight, alum or pho*|Dbai« powders. Hold only In cans Roya Raking PCD»der Co.. 10» Wall St. N. T* Sarah and her Whip. The Work of n Prairie PI re. Little Rock, Ark., J Dec. 20.— Report* from Darlington, Indian Teifitory, say: Oi Sunday a destructive prairie fire broke out on the cattle ranch of the Cheyenna and Arapahoe tribe. The herd was saved by the heroic efforts of the men. Mr. Orahani and his soa Charlie, while fighting the flames, were hemmed in and compelled to rush through ths flre. Charlie was so several} burned that he died in a few hours. Mr Qrabam, although badly burned, will recover.In the afternoon session the following •oininatious were made for Committed- on Psrmanont Certificate: H. 0. Hills, final" township: K W. Podson, Wanamie ; W\ J Solly, Wilkes-Barre ; T. 11. Conniff, Pulsion ; fl. L. Morgau, Foster ; J. F. Niiss, Wyoming: A. W. Moss, Sweet Valley ; Ned E. Hoes, Luzerne; M. F. Harter, Conyngham ; O. W. James, Wilkes-Bnrre ; ID. M I loblwH, Kingn ' ion There are tive to be elcctt-d •» Paris, Dec. 20.—Sarah Bernhardt honewhipped Marie Colambier in revenge for the latter's satire published last week, entitled HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES. "Paris Women." It is probable that the affair will become a matter for the consideration of the law courts. Malaga Qrapei, New Prunilloa, Fard Dale*, Florid* Oranges, Florida Lemona, French Prunea, Turkey Prunes, Choice Table Rxi»i!nD White Glover Hooey, Layer Figs. Maple Syrup, Pearl Rock Candy Drip* Olive Oil, Plum Pudding, Capo Cod Cranberri**, Canned Gooda, Suffocated by Coal faa. What Irish Home Hula would Lead to Cleveland, Dec. 20.—Henry Hujedoaer, • well to do German carpenter, living on Brighton street, this city, with his wife ami three children, occupied a small bedroom adjoining a sitting room in which was a base burner stove with a damper iu the pi]*'. His sister ill law, who lives next door, noticed that the family did not arise and alarmed the neighbors, who liad the door burst open, when the gas rushed out, almost suffocating a man who was the first to enter. On entering they found the wife and a girl of nine years quite dead. The father, a boy of four and a babe of one year were unconscious, but restoratives were applied, and although they are still unconscious there is a probability of their recovery. A physician had warned the family of the danger that might arise from gas generated by the damper, but they did not heed his caution. At the inquest held on the two bodies the coroner's jury returned a verdict of death caused by their own carelessness. Paris, Dec. 20.—The Republique Fraucaist has an editorial on the relations of Englami with Ireland. It expresses the belief that to grant home rule to Ireland would lead to conflicts between Eugland and America, and liossibly between Europe and America. PMllag IHarkct Quotation!, Cincinnati, Dec. 20.—Manager Page, of tM Wee torn Union company, visited a large number of provision brokers and request)*! the proprietors not to poet their Chicago markets on blackboards or other conspicuous placse. If they are posted all blackboards will be taken out of the offices. He claim* that eutaiders and bucket shop men who arc not entitled to the quotations obtain them Quito a little excitement has been eauMu unong the broken by this matter. Miea H. E. Brooks, of Lackawanna, ad dressed the institute on Civil Government Prof. B»Hi*t fcllowed on Scho,J Discipline Col. Parker came next, and atill ex plained liia principle* of teaching. Arrangement* Iter a Bridge Opening. Loci port, W. Y., Dec. 30.—The flnal arrangements have been completed for the formal opening of the new bridge over the Niagara river. Over 20,000 invitations have been isued. Special trains are expected to ran from New York, Chicago, Buffalo Rochester, etc. After the bridge has beer, tested by the weight of over 2,009 tons on the center, two excursion trains of pnlaoe cartwill be run en the bridge and photographed, after which a tianquet will close the ceremonies.Confictioneriea. Taring to Prove an Alibi. Agents for Chase A Sanborn's Edinburgh, Dec. 20.—In the high court the trial of McDermott and others, the Glasgow dynamiters, was resumed. Counsel foi the defense introduced testimony to show that none of the accused were in Glasgow al the time of the explosion. Standard Java Coffee, Iu the areiiiuf Geo. Kenoon, K*q,. oi Washington, D. C., dhliv«red his lecture— " Life in Hiheria " Mr. K«nr.on w«« one lDf the party sent out tDy tli« Western [Tnior. Telegraph Company in 1855 t« lay rtnt a liu of telegraph which should lom.eci the 01 World with the .Ve#. Hp givi' Our OITeas and Teat already have a reputation. We mean to keep up the staudard, uo matter liow much dMp may utrurgkui price. Kennedy's Zephyrs and fwej Si'coits. the present — tariff. The Fotars Mrs, WII4e. Congressmen Denouncing O'Donnell'* Ixjndok, Dec. 30. — The lady to whoa Oscar Wilde is about to be married is Mist Constance Lloyd, daughter of tha lata Horace Lloyd. Esq., uneminent barrister. CONDENSED NEWS. Washington, Dec. 20.—Ford's Opera house was crowded by an enthusiastic and demonstrative audience assembled in response to a call for a mass meeting to express opinions concerning the execution of O'Donnell. The Hon. Richelieu Robinson announced the object of the meeting to be for the American people to express their santiments on the latest judicial murder of an Irish patriot by the British government. He denounced Minister Lowall as the dude poet and English lord who misrepresents this country at the Court of St. James, and expressed his conviction that Lowell will soon be recalled. Representative Calkins, of Indiaua, was the second speaker and was followed by Congressman Finerty, who denounced the weakness of . the statu department and president in allowing O'Donnell to be executed, and warned Speaker Carlisle against putting at the head of the foreign affairs committee a man known to be in sympathy with England. A series of resolutions that In Execution. A Btllriou Pellllrlam. The Baltimore cotton warehouse has been destroyed by Are; loss $100,000. y alitor Our entire lii.e of Staple and Fancy Groceries for Holiday trade in much large*, than urer lielnre. We ca'er to a traC v wanting strictly p.ire goods, und moat reaper* fully in▼ita you to give iDi a trial. Youri, Indianapolis, Ind , Dec. 20.—James B. Ryan, one of our best known democratic politicians, ex treasurer of Indiana, returned from Washington delirious. He struck his wife and smashed the furniture. Stops have been taken to declare him insane. Brink 1* supposed to be the existing cause. taininft accu.unt of his rlpermncxs. The Premier ■till Iiusr4c4, Eight thousand French officers have offered themselves for service in Tonquia. To-day'a exercises »r« of more tr.au usual interest Soveral raw speakers will diacuae London, Dec. 20.—The precautions to sa cure Mr. Gladstone's safety are unrelated. Tr.e premier is never for a moment ua guardsd. "... A merchant named J. Tyler was recently robbed of 113,003 by highwaymen near Huntingdon, Orbgou. educa'ionnl topics. HURLBUT & CO., 36 North Main St. A National Association of American Inventors. The ice in the Hudson at Albany is about foar inches thick and quite smooth. All ths ice houses are empty. The c Dmponenta of Dr. Bull'* CouDrli Syrup are daily prescribed by the able«t .physician* whoj-e success is due to the specific iuflitem-e of these components Dr. R»il!'* Syrup • tili fully pr« pitted for imtr.ed:ai* Cincinnati, O., Dec. 20.—A movement 'is on foot among the inventors of this city to organize a national association of American inventors, the object of which is unity of action and cooperation to combat the large and influential corporations in their determination to subvert the patent law. To this end circulars have been sent out by G ZerlD, editor of The Inventor, Hon. John J. Geghain aud other inventors here, calling for a convention, and the matter has met with such o hearty response that it has been decided to bold a convention in this city some time in February. Four thousaud iuveutors have already signiAtd a desire to be present. Died In a Charily Hospital, Reward Offered for n Murderer. HII |"fi "Anakesis"fiSr.tfdu ■ ■■ ■ ■- tmtlMm cvrr tor Minir Llds^^ 9 B KXHB l£9FlfjDker« Boy*41  SUFPERERA from Youthfr.l lu.rrudioco, Strata* m* S«tOM Ability. Mental tod  eal Weak nets. Y.ihiiblo inforzn.'.iion for horns crnufro*. UcadOyean jx»- K_9 narrfnily. xDr.A-C* .JJLa,liox242,cLi ;«fo OUSVKLAND, Dec. 30.—Horace Bates, ugel twenty two, a ]iromising young nan witk money and friends in England, and a son ol R«v. J. Lockingtou Bates, of London, died at the charity hospital of scarlet fever. Thf remains will be embalmed and taken to England. ■  ProvidIKCI, K. I., Dec. 30.—The governor of this state offers a reward of *1,000 for the ap»reh*arfaa *f the murderer ef Franch J. Nrnriir, wfce was dabbed to death in bte barn a week ago Saturday night The men employed at Oraff, Bennett A Oo.'s iron mill, Pittsburg, have agreed to ao•opt a reduction of ten per cent. ia fc Texas farmers sold last year W0,000,00(1 vdfth of cotton, (53,000,000 worth of cattje. 7,000,000 Worth of wool and mutton, an. *tl»* by all druirk'intc. Larger Than Evar Burning of a Connecticut Factory. It la Always Thus. 1,000,000 worth of horses and bides. A national convention of cowm rc Tb« H'ofk (if Holirtav btoo«:» at Tfon^k't New Haven, Ct., Dec. 20.—Peck, Stow & Wilcox's Edge Tool factory in Cheshire was burned. Loss from C10,000 to 820,000; partly insured. From fifty to sixty man alt thrown oVit of employ njenL Marietta, O., Dec. 20.—Shormau Masou, ii lad used fifteen years, who Jives Coal run, this county, attempted to blow in hit gun, wlitti it wetft riff add iudtoJjnyttlW htm. Ddies will be held 'in Washington on Ja.iu f'j *T Pittstou «1rujr •Morr. mid prt«v# lo«ver iry 10. The object of the meeting is to pri *o i", v nirurt.o, vl itib-. fovn, O'ina wnr«' FOR NAI.E. are a suitable memorial to congress as.;:n, .or the pmwogo ef a saif.Mia btuslu npt kt *. orij.Dl c» vvht, •rT.itkem' ifocxi* hHrmot'ittap acoor I**!#, Cadres' hnn4 twjf*, pocket cutlery, A «ia" .**vr} Lot in 1 Pi r f/n, -ear d *po —ho .mo nearly ue*. Lot SOrJon IVet. Term •aay. Addrw. p. O. »•* 418.