Evening Gazette

              -V • •J * / /■ » y TB' \jy"v / jK, /■' |H / aHv/HH^T Mu »^1^^jCv ffl ■» 'MKM|M « |H PITTSTON. PA.. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1S81 1 twooBW. ) Ten Cants par Weak. NtTXBER 6 l9 f Weekly Established 1860 ( THE FLOOD STRICKEN. CHRISTIANS SLAUGHTERED. Juat Arrived A DAY IN WASHINOTON of this d.soussion. He declared that civil service was a delusion and a snare in the bands of the Republican party. The official guillotine was working morning, noon and night on the senate side of the capitol, and even the special pets and proteges of the Republican party, the colored employee, were being sacftflced. If there had been no misuse or abuse of patronage in Virginia the investigation could do no harm, and would clear the skirtt of certain individual of unjust"imputations. Porting Fraudulent Decree* — fh# A BOGUS OIVORCE MILL. A FATAL INFATUATION. This afternoon at 2:30 tffclodt the Great Bankrupt Sale of Hats, Cuderwcar.L'mbreliaa.eto, from New York, opened at 66 S. Main street The opaainf was attended wKh an immenwi' crowd. 8uct wonderful bargains wete never before offered in PiMston. The following - prices are only a few of the tremendous bargains they ar$ offering. fashion*} le hats 29 cents, guaranteed worth $1.60 or money returned. 8tiff bat* 13 coots, wortit $1.15. Heavy Underwear 21 cents, guaraulaed wo'th 16c or money leturoad. Good um - breHas 31 centc, guaranteed worth $125, or SuJoido Ends the Career of Aflklra lor Egypt—Baker at Cairo— Springer's Committee After Large Last Year's Great Flood Surpassed Colored G«utlen»*n In the ffenee. Fete 13. —There was a sensation when it became 'known that a clerk of the supreme court, aided by a New York law firm, had been granting bogus divorcee, and that tt-o guilty parties, in orler to successfully carry out their schemes, had forged the name of Judge Calvin E. Pratt to the certificates. The discovery was an accident. The conspirators were materially aided by aAvwpysements announcing that men and wosmb may secure divorcee without jnblicity. By this means many unfortunate people have been defrauded of their money aad given worthless papers, represented to be genuine certificates of divorce. District Attorney Ridgeway has suspected since his induction to office that many frauds were practiced in the divorce court! upon innocent and well-meaning people while he was examining papers iu the supremo court. Stronger proof was brought to light by the following letter: Boston, No. 97X Stats strut, Feb. 6,18S4. To the Clerk of kings County: Dear Sir:—Will you kindly inform me if the inclosed is a oorrect copy of the record of a divorce suit in Kings county and the signature of Rodney Thureby is genuine, and if everything Is all straight and legal? Tour immediate answer will greatly .oblige, Yours, very truly. Mrs. G. F. Rundutt. Mrs. Rundlett is the wife of Francis Rundlett, and she reoeived what Purported to be a decree of absolute divorce from her husband, and which was filed Jau. 24, 1384, on the report of John G. Law as l-eieree. The divorce was granted on the ground of adultery. Now it is stated that no such report was ever filed, and that the seal of the county clerk, as well as the name of the county clerk, I&duey Thursby, was forged. This divorce, the papers showed, was granted upon the application of Mr. John T. B. Clark, **nember of a law firm at No. 134 Broadway, New York. Iionely Austin Singer. Hewitt** fl—■■■! — Paris, Feb. It —Intense excitement pro" vails in this oity over the dispatch published In La Monde that a wholesale butchery hae taken place in Tmquin. The French bishop telegraphed to the effect that one priest of the Society of Jesuits, twenty-two catechiste and 815 Christians bad been massacred, aud that 106 mission housse bad Keen destroyed. The bishop appeals for help. It is reported that ordsrs have bean sent to the oommander of the French wufr vessel Seignelay, off Suakim, that if the town be attacked by the rebels, the Trench consul and residents shall be taken abroad, but that the vessel shall take no part iu the defense or bombardment at the place. Fish. t,t Many Points. How n Husband Frustrated an Blopnsent—The Weeullar Agreement Between Two Men— A Strange Narrative. HM Seamen's Retreat—Senator Kleet Blackburn-Relief for the Flood I Stricken—The Commerce Rllla -WkUkr Strong. Cincinnati In doom and Fearing m Water Famine-Rising Rl*ers— Tbe Mississippi In Ranger— Call for Instant Aid. Mr. Ingallt, after remarking that tbto was an unjustifiable discussion on a subject about which the senate bat not sufficient information, moved to refer the resolution and amendment to the cirH serrioe committee. Brooklyn, Feb. 13.—Anton Singer, an unmarried man, without a rotative in tbe world, so far as fa known, committed suicide by hanging himself in a cell in the Kew Lots station house. The story connected with the affair is a most nmazi.tg one. Singer was a resident of Jamaica, and on a small truck farm made considerable money. Residing in tho some township was a woman named Zimmermann, whose husband had ■been sent to the penitentiary for five years for having committed a burglary in Queens county. He had been there two years when Singer niet Mrs. Zimmermann. An intimacy sprang up between tbem, and Singer made his home with Mrs. Zimmermann. When her husband's term of imprisonment expired there was a scene. But friends interfered, and Zimmermann forgave his wife, took her back to his home, and all went pleasantly along" until Thursday last, when Singer, becoming weary of his lonely existence, called upon Mrs. Zimmermann, had a long talk with her, the outcome of which was that she consented to elope with him. Zimmermann beard of Ibis in some way, and arranged a plun by which he brought Si lifter to his house Friday afternoon. He then informed Singer that ha know what his Intentions were, and bad determined to hirtT & sound thrashing. Singer was willing to fight for the woman, and they had a set to, that was finally interrupted by the police. Both men were arrested and taken bafore Justice Schpllleln, in East New 'Vork, who sent them to the town hall, wSere they were locked up in adjoining cells over night. During that time they bad a long conversation, during whioh it was agreed that Singer might take Mrs. Zi tamer man away without the formality of an elopement, a d both agreed to withdraw the charges which they had made against each other. They stated these facts to Justice Schlellein on Saturday morning and he suspended sentence. Singer went to Jamsiyv took hia money out of "the bank, packed tip hi* trunk, cheeked it to Harrisburg, Pa., and then went to East New York, where he had engaged to meet Mr. EHnmerman. In the meantime Dora Rapp, a married daughter of Mrs. Zimmerman, who was not in sympathy with the transfer of her mother to the oare of Singer, went before Justige (Schlellein and swore opt a warrant against Slneer, alleging assault. She claimed that during the alteration between her father and Singer she interfered, and Singer slapped her face. Constable Naeger arrested Singer. He was very much surprised and annoyed. He pleaded not guilty. He was hold in $200 for appearanoe. He could not glye (he bonds and wm eomn»itted to tbe tpVn ball. He was exceedingly averse to spending another night there, and on the way said if be was locked up be would bang himself. The man bad boeu driuktng, and so the constable did not pay any attention to the threat, it being a remark frequently made by men when put WiWliWHOi, Feb. 18.—Springer'* bmmlttee, that is investigating the affaire of the department of justice, proposes to demand from the) department the papers in the Ottman case. In this instance about $40,- 000 were stolen from Ottman's custody. The case was settled by compromise, and the government recovered but $2,000 or $3,000. The committee will also demand papers in the Lewis will case. Lewis was the wealthy New Jersey man who left $1,500,000 toward the extinguishment of the national debt. It is said that the department of justice paid out about $400,000 in order to recover the amount of the legacy. Cincinnati, Feb. 12.—The outlook is one of deepest gloom. When it was hoped the waters would be receding, they were instead rising with great rapidity, mounting *P an inoh an hour, and all hope that we would be spared a repetition of last year's disaster has fled. The great flood of 188S has been surpassed, and with the waters still rlSing In all the streams above, and increasing in Violence at this point, there is reason fir much alarm. What will be the limit now no one can tell. The best judges have no hesi.ancy in predicting 68 fest, a depth of one foot and eight inches over the igheet mark of 1888. This means a frightful destruction of property, perhaps an alarming loss of life and much ntlnger. Houses that withstand the water at its present depth will be overturned at 68 feet, or at a less depth, and in Instances thero will be consequent loss of life and thousands will be cut off from a oondition of self dependence. No matter how cheerful one may be, or bow hard one may strive to look upon the bright side there is absolutely not one ray of hope struggling through the dark murky clouds that so persistently hang above the city. It ia now a week since the sun has beau seen, and hope and cheer have been gonoss long. Everything is gloomy, and the future is filled with yet darker pictures. The relief committees are loudly calling for more liberal contributions, as they have an immense amount of work to perform that had not beeu anticipated. The public must respond. The burden upon their hands is hourly increasing, and there will be no relief until the waters recede, which cannot possibly be before the ensuing week. The situation in the east end is growing worse. Over 800 houses are under water on the liver front offward, and many cases of destitution exist. Mr. Conger was making a ipeech on the general subject of party appointments and removals what the arrival of two o'clock sent the question over. money returned. Cardigan Jackets 49 cen'.i worth $1.80. Gossamer Coats 89 cts, wortU ) $1.75. Kitten*, Suspenders, Jewelry ai.4 over 1,000 diffMBnt artialea equally as cheap at the Great Liana rupt Sale No. 55 South Main St. near Charles St (Battle's Block), Plttat n. - Remember this Great Sale opened this afternoon, and positively closes in Ave days. There being no unfinished business the senate went to work on the calendar. Lokdos, Feb. 12.—The government has beeomo convinced of tho danger of allowing black troopa to guard Red ssa port*, or iu fact the use of them outside of Bgypt proper. Additional marines have been ordered to Egypt to take the place of the blacks at Suakim, who are to proceed to Cairo. Considerable complaint is made by English officers in Bgypt St the repent action of the government in stopping the enrollment of Europeans, and releasing those who bad enlisted from their engagement, and enrolling blacks in spite of the letter's expostulations, aud forcing them into the army. Among the mensures passed was the resolution qt Mr. Van Wyck directing the oommittee on judiciary to examine und report what legislation is necessary to restrict the appointment of special assistant attorneys. Mr. Hale called up the conference report on the Ureely relief bill, the bill having been returned by the clerk of the house with a message that the house refused to agree to the senate Amendment in regard to volunteers. Mr. Hale moved that the sonate recede from its amendment. He assured the senate that the men for the expedition would not be taken from the rolls of the navy. Any good man willing to go would be allowed to re-enlist, and there would be no danger of any unwilling officer or man being ordered on the expedition. He hoped no further objection would be interposed. Mr. Cockrell sarcastically hoped that the distinguished senator from Maine would manifest the same passive, yielding spirit toward the close of the session, when important controverted questions came before the senate and house as he did now in yielding to the wishes of the house. It seemed as if a committee intended to force the senate to yield its position on this question. ''Mens sana in copora sana" "Jt sound mind" In a sound body" m tha trade mask of Allen's Brain Food, aud we assure our readers that, if dissatisfied with either wenkness of Brain or Bodily Powers, this remedy will permanently strengthen both. $1.—At drnpfists, or Djr mail from J. H. Allen,315 Pint Avo. New York City. The foreign affairs committee have decided to report in favor of the bill intending to pat a stop to the immigration of Chinese laborers under the guise of alleged merchant* and students. Congressman James to-day introduced a bill In the house authorizing the secretaiy of the treasury to expend (380,000 for tho pur chase ot the Seamen's Retreat on Staten Island for a marine hospital. The bill is in accordance with recommendations contained in the secretary's last report. An order hasbeen reoeived art the government powder magasine at Chatham for 2,300,000 rifle cartridges and S quantity of filled shells to be rsadylor shipment to Bgypt on Thursday next. c POWDER Absotfttelf fHnre. Congressman Calkins, of Indiana, says h(- believes Gen. Sherman will be the next Republican presidential nominee. Senator-elect Blackburn, of Kentucky, wnf in his nut in the house for the first time in S month. Both bis Democratic and Re pub lican colleagues warmly congratulated him. The Daily News says there It reason to be lieve that Gen. Wood will be tent to Assouan to strengthen the garrison there, f Sir Samuel Baker has arrived at Cairo. It is tys opinion that Gen. Gordon will reach Khartoum in safety, but that he will W powerless when he gots there, Gen, Gordon has arrived at Berber. He has asked for robes of honor and swords to distribute to local dignitaries. It was decided at a meeting of the appropriations committee to report immediately in favor of a joint resolution making n special appropriation of $300,000 for the relief of the anCelren by the recent western floods. The resolution will also direct the secretary of war to place at the disposal of relief committaee, whenever required, any hospital tents or government vessels he may have at his disposal. The hou«e committee on commerce will probably conclude the consideration of the inter-state commerce bills this week. All but two members of the committee have mad* their arguments, and the general understanding is that the committee will not adopt the Reagan bill, but will report in favor of some commission plan, the commissioners to be given powers the nature of which has not been agreed upon. ThU evidence was put in tha bauds of the district attorney, who subsequently came upon proof that John G. Law, a clerk in thd supreme court, has been forging the mama of Judge Pratt to various orders and had given decrees of divorce upon bogus evidence. Mr. Ridgeway found that the papers were filled out in ouo handwriting and signed by Law as referee in the case. The fact is that justice Pratt has not appointed Law rpferpe fa any case for the last two years. The handwriting is that of Jacob Anderson, a colored man, who was a go-between between L«w and Clark's office. He was taken into custody. Gton, Gordon has aunt word that the country is becoming quieter. The proolamatioj investing A Imiral Hew•tt with the- command at Suakim concludei •a follows: "The inhabitants netxl bar* no further foar, as the British government hai promised to protect Suakim, winch ia now perfectly safe." " Mr. Hale said he made the motion as a senator and not as representing the conference committee. Mr. Butler called attention to the fact that the whole matter was placed in tlie hands of the president, and not left with the secretary of the navy. Cumminsvilje is almost entirely subnjjy-god, the depth of water reaching all the way from four to twenty feet. The post office lias been removed, and the police station abandoned. The relief committee is ameliorating thp prevailing distress. Water is making its way through the sewers in the east end, and fears are entertained that they will burst and add to the general destruction, in the west end, the territory covere-1 by the flood is simply immense. Colsrai i avenue, at Camp Washington, was reached, and Freeman avenue, at Lincoln Park, |ias been covered. Harrison avenue aud the Cthcin nati, Washington and Baltimore railroad depot is submerged. Duckworth's distillery is flooded to the second story. Quincy street between Spring Grove avenue aud Thomat street bridge, is two feet under water, and communication with Fairmount was out off. In the east end there are fplly 800 families turned out between Under Cliff and Columbia, and the distress is becoming more general. Between Columbia and Tusculum, the track of the Little Miami railroad is four feet under water, and trains have iO go by the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. At Tusoulum and Delta there are flftyeight houses submerged, and 100 families, averaging thf*# in number, dependent upon Hospitality or oharity, AJI along pastern avenue the houses are iu a deplorable condition, and the Fulton school house has five feet of water on its floors, "Tut," exclaimed Mr. Saulsbury, impatiently, "don't talk to me about the president of the United States. Doesn't he act through the heads of departments? The senator is evidently trying to perpetrate a joke." (Laughter.) Without further discussion Ijhe senate then receded from its ameudment by a vote of 20 yeas to 22 nays. The Daily Chronicle states that in comminipaUaiia nhich have recently passed between Prince Biamarck and Earl Gi-anVUJe, the chanoellor in moat courteous term* urged that England should aot strongly and decisively in the Soudan. Adrian Roberts, employed in Clark's law offico, and who resides at 845 Fourth avenue, was arrested by order of the district attorney. He says Low was in the habit of going over to the office on JBroadwar and making out the divorce papers. Low was taken into custody and arraigned before Justice Miasey. He applied to be admitted to bail. Judge Maaeey promptly refused to set Low at lib erty, and his counsel took him before Judge Pratt, in the Kings county supreme court. Judge Pratt plaoed the bail at 15,000. When Low waf confronted with Adrian Roberts he denied he had ever seen him. Low, Roberts and Anderson are now under arrest* fk* IfeMk. A number of private relief bills were passed, and at 4:15 the senate went into executive session, and when the doors were reopened the joint resolution adopted by the house, appropriating $200,000 for  of Rufferers from the overflow of the Ohic river and its tributaries, was passed, and tL« senate adjourned. Lomoif, BW 19.— Sir Stafford Northcote'a motion to exclude Char Asa Bradlangh from the house of commons, waa adopted by a vote of 228 against 120. ■ Mr. Brad laugh, thereupon withdrew, aud wilf consult witt his constituents aa to his futWehotion. There is a better prospect for bankruptcy legislation than there was in the last congress. The sub-judiciary committee of the koiise will*probnbly report to the full committg* the bill introduced by Mr. Morse, «rhMk is the Lowell bill as introduced by Mr. Host in the senate, and which has been favorably reported with son* of the amendoieots recommended by the committee of the bankruptcy convention. It is probable that the house committee will also adopt these amendments. After the Bradlangh incident, debate waD resumed on Sir Stafford Nertheote's uondment tq address in reply to  from the throne. Mr. Sexton denounced the government's Irish polioy,. especially in respect to what he alleged to be its encouragement «( the Orange agitators. In tiiC oourse of his remarks against the Oraugemen, Mr. Seztjop pointed out as one of tht strong vicissitudes of political (grtune that the Orangemen, whq ba t bean oonspiouotu opponent* of Queen Victoria's aCoesaion ti the throne, ahould now be employed aa inatrumenta to carry out the plana of liei ministers. I his powder new rarias. A maHfel of pun Jtraagth and wholeeomeness. Moa economic ttuui the ordinary Jitiids, and caanot be aold coapetUlOB with the Mu'tttudeaTte* teat, sh« weight. alum or phosphate powders. Sold oi l in mm Hoy a) ftaMa* PowSar Co.. MM Wall » N. V . i Washington, Feb. 12.—By Mr. Belmont, of' New York, for the construction of bridges across Staten Island sound. Mr. Cox, of New York—Establishing additional life saving stations on the sea and lake ooasts of the United S.ates. Also a bili to amend the census act, authorizing the change of schedules for the intermediary census to be taken by the states, for which the United States In to pay half the oost, under the act of 1859. Hons*. WM. ALLEN A CO. The western congressmen, who have had the maragemen of the bill to establish a bureau of animal industry, are surprised at the movement made against it by the Chicago stock yard men. The answer of the supporter* of the bill is that these stock yard men ar* opposed both to measures to suppress pleura-pneumonia and to any thorough inspection of hog products, because either would temporarily interfere with their business.Mia* Rush All XUKht, Nxw TfORK, Feb. 12.—An investigation in regard to a lady's satchel, which was found on the battery sea-wall Saturday night, ha* resulted in the dis-overy'tliSt the satchel belonged to Mr*. Edna Dean, of Fort Chester, Westcheetpr eonnty, If. Y. Mrs. Dean i* the mother of Mr. Charles Dean, who is said to be engaged to a Mia* Rush of New Haven, Conn. It was reported in the newspaper* that Mia* Ku*h ted dittppsasM, that the tat.hel wa» her property, and fears were entertained tkat she had committed auicide by drowning heraeif in the bay. IS north Haia Street, tinder arrest. Town Hall Keeper Palmer locked him in the oeU in the basement of the town hall at eight o'clock. He remained perfectly quiet and hftd nothing to say. At two o'clock the keeper visited the different cells, and fpund their occupants apparently sleeping, At six o'cloek he brought in the breakfast for them. Singer did not nsed hi*. He bad fastened his handkerchief and a piece of suspender about his neck, tied the end to a bar of the door four feet above the floor, and then turning hia back to the door aat down until the noosO tightened about ftU npck and chokoi him to death. He bad been dead some time when discovered. UltTiBBBW Col. & JV King-Harman, member foi Dublin county, who was elected iu the Orange interest, followed In a speech which was principally an ezbresdon of hia wond r that tha National League waa allowed U exist at ail. HARDWARE, Mr. Mills, of Texas—Requiring "the secretary of the treasury to redeem one hundred million three per cent, bonds. Two hundred and sixty-five bills were introduced under the call, of which threefifths were for pensions, C The houses In the bottoms (outh of Ifoatern avenue present a pitiable spectacle, turning over in all directions and some floating off. The following has beeu received from Lawrence burg, lnd.: The bonded whisky men are preparing for A new movement upon congress, and they «xpre*s more confidence than they have before.Ur. Follett, of Ohio, from the same committee, reported a joint resolution appropriating $800,009 to be immediately available for the relief of the sufferers by the recent overflow of the Ohio river and its tributaries, JBe asked its immediate consideration.On motion of Mr. John Q'Qounor Fowei member for Mayo, the debate was ad jonroed IRON AND STEEL, The Washington Post (Dem.) this morning urged that the Oreely relief bill be passed, And rebuking Ur. Ingalls for his opposition, "If a Democrat in either house were to charge pr insinuate such a thing as JeMnij eflelmt the president or either of his secretaries, in connection with such a mafttr as relief expedition, be would get little aympathy In any quarter." The famous " Oklahama" Payne is here asking for an investigation. Be asserts that he will be able to show that congressmen have cattle within the prohibited territory and are fencing it contrary to the interior department regulations. A dispatch has been received from Port Chester, stating that Miss Rush was all right, but tliftt Mr*. Dean was missing, At last aooounfc Mr. Charley A. Dsan was searching fdr his mdther. No cause was assigned for Mr*. Dean's disappearance. The affair caused considerable excitement in Fort Chester and New Haven, iu both of which places the parties are well known. "To the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati! HiC rat* of a treddlnc Party. a It lU "Communication! are cut off from all sources but by way of Cincinnati. We must have food for oar people, and will be pleased to receive provisions soon as possible. Distress is increasing every hour. Btjda Pisth, Feb. 13.—Yesterday morning, while a wedding party in seven carriages were crossing the froaen river Tbeiss, in Hungary, the ice gave way, precipitating the entire party into the water. Thirty-fuui of the party were drowneJ, Horse and Hole Shoes. The coroner was notified, a jury was impaneled, an inquest held, a verdict given that deceased came to his death by strangulation, and the body was given iu charge to the county undertaker. Singer and Mr. and Mrs, flimmarman are middle  people, ai)4 Mrs. Zimmerman hip six daughters living. Mr. Hiscock. of New York, said he would like to hear from the other side what warrant they found in the constitution for this appropriation. Mr Foll,ett replied that necessity knew neither law nor constitution, There were, however, numerous precedents for the proposed action. The calamity surpassed anything ever known on the Oiilo since its discovery. It was a case not to be governed by the strict letter of the law or constitution. Mr. Hiscock expected to vote for the bill and had made his inquiry as a hint to Messrs, Eaton and Cox, who were such faithful guardians of the constitution. He also re-, minded the house that when an appropriation was asked for the relief of the freedmen of the overflowed lands of the Mississippi it was charged that there was politics in it. He had hoped that the great state of Ohio, an empire ju itself, would not come here and pass aropnd the hut of beggary. New York would not do it. Her citizens would meet in their cities and churches, and they would do it for Ohio rather than see her coming here asking this relief. Baxubl Dickenson, Township Trustee and Chairman of ftelief A TOLL LINE or Committee." SILVER AND PLAT1D WARE. H. C. Uraer, chairman of tbo relief committee, replied to the above by stating that Cincinnati oou)d not help any one outside the city, as she had more sufferer* within Jjer limits than she could properly care for. Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 13.— In the criminal court State Attorney Wallace dismissed the case against Frank James and Charles Ford, charged with the Blue Cut train robbery in 188J. The attorney submitted a statement that owing to the refusal of Gov. Crittenden to pardon Dick Liddell, the !Dtate was depriyed of his testimony, and also valuable corroborative evidence. He said he would be unable to make out a case. He stated also that the case at Gallatine, for bank robbery against James, would also be dismissed, thus vacating all the indictments in Missouri. The announcement created qu to a ripple of surprise in ther court room. James was immediately taken before Judge Kukel of the United 8tat« court, where a hearing was opened on the' Charge of the robbery of the United State? paymaster at Mussel Shoales, Ala. TKt JTamef Caae W*ll**l4. Ran, Feb, IS.—The pope has issued a bill removing Cardinal Hoheulohe from hii position as Bishop of Albano. A Bishop Removed* U0RARY LAMPS, Deftndlaf Hunearlao Miner*, In Covington the water gradually encroaches, and many families have moved two or three times already. The poor are good to the poor, and willingly crowd up and oondense their household affairs to extend the shelter of a roof, but the mills and factories are under water, ad even the tobacco factories, high and dry, have shnt down. It follows necessarily that while the shelter is freely given the food is scarce and the purse light. Hence the sppsels for help are rapidly increasing. fa..Feb, 13, J. Strauss, one of the leading members of the bar in this city, delivered a lecture here last night, in which he deplored tha war against the Hungarians in the coal regions. The address was in reply to a speech delivered by Col. T. R. Martin, another well-known lawyer here, two weeks ago, in which the latter took the stand that Hungarian labor was ruinous to American citizenship, gtrauss said when the founders at tha republic signed the declaration at independence it was not intended that the gate* should be closed against any nationalities, and so long as the Hungarian worked for his bread be was no "pauper laborer," and was entitled to all the privileges of American citizenship. "The workman makes a mistake," he "when he raises the cry of cheap labor against the Hungarians. If the Hungarian is less intelligent than the native laborer he takes the lowest stop and the native goes up higher. Ex-Mayor Powderly's stand on the labor questiqn was severely condemned, The audience was mostly composed of Irish-American miners, and the speaker was loudly applauded. Troubles of a Hallroad President. WORK IN CONGRES8. Newark, N. J., Feb. l:j.—President John Ra el, of the Newark and South Orange Horse Railway company, has already beau indicted by the grand jury, aud had sauteuc* suspended, for permitting glanders to exist among the hause-of the oouipany. He was brought before the court again on a similar complaint. His counsel endeavored to showthat Mr. Radel was a victim of penecuti.ii. on the part of Dr. Hawk, of the New Jersey state board of health; that 3UQ horses had already been killed at that oilioial'adictation, aud that many of them had been proved by a post-mortem examination to be suffering from oolds and not from glanders. The court disposed of the matter by appointing Dr. Julius Goth and Dr. James Cords to take charge of the stables till tba dines so is eradicated. BRITANNIA AND GRANITE WARE. Proceeding* of a Day In the Upper Washington, Feb. 13. — Mr. Pendleton presented the credentials of H. B. Payne, •enator-elect for the state of Ohio, which were placed on file. sDC liO«##r Houses. CII ILDIi EN'S Express Wagons and Bfcyclts, Mr. Miller, of California, reported favorably from the committee on naval affairs the bill for the relief of survivors of and widows of those lost in the Jeannette expedition. Mr. Butler offered a resolution, which was agreed to, directing the committee on agriculture and forestry to inquire into the condition of the tea farm in South Carolina, and report whether the experiment of tea .culture had been fully made. The situation Jn Newport is even more appalling than on Sfinday night. The rains and rise of the rivers caused those hopeful heretofore that the worst was over to give up in despair, for Monday dawned with seventyseven business blocks, 9,0d0 houses under water, and 18,000 people helpless. Mayor Horton has issued a proclamation stating that one-half of the city is under wfter, and calling for outside relief immediately. The real suffe.ing is but Just begun, as, besides the flood sufferers, nepcly all the manufacturers have shut down, and the persona thus thrown out of employment must be fed until the waters subsides. The situation is beoonting worse hourly. In Dayto.i, Ky., the condition of affairs becomes hourly more desperate. Many who have already moved once or twioe were again compelled to seek other and safer quarters. All hope that the village would pass through the flood unharmed has been abandoned! and gloom sits upou every face. The relief forwafded from qtlfer points is small and entirely Inadequate, and the Jist of sufferers even |pr food and fuel is grsatly augmented. Supplies at the groceries are rapidly disappearing. The entire town of Point Pleasant launder water, There was not a foot of dry land in tfee corporation limits. The people are camping on the hi)Js in the rain, READY MIXEP PA,INTS IN ALL COLORS. Mr. Horr referred to the constitutional questiou and said he wanted to assure the states' right men it was not a foreign power that was going to invade these states, but it was United States officers under the old flag, in which all believed, that wiu going to capture the people and feed them. Frank Conant's Terrikla Crime. Nobwtch, Feb. 18.—Little else is talked of bi)t the murder of Ai Mcplslmn by Frank Conant. It cannot be called other than a brutal murder. Nobody aeems to side with Conant or make any attempt at an apology for him. The only motive that can be assigned for tfce crime is jealousy. Mrs, Conant deoline* to say anything on the sudjeet of the murder. The lady is very intelligent, and'an ardent worker in the Baptist churob. It is hinted about that a femalu friend of Mrs. Conant became angerw at something that had been said or done, and had told her husband that she had been married. No arrangcine ts have been made as yet for the funeral of McClellan. ORANGES. The committee on naval affairs reported the bill for the relief of the officers and crew of the United States steamer Monitor, who participated in the action with the Merrimac, in 1862. The amount to be appropriated ih $300,000. Mr*kim C*«■ hia D«•••■ child. MAXCrasra, N. J., Feb. 13.—No trace has yet been found of the aix-ysar-old daughter of John Phillipa, a machinist of thia town, who was stolen by Annie Irring, his housekeeper, Jan. 20. The missing woman recently resided in West Kigbtr-third street, New York. Phillips has not yet returned from hjs search, but has tent word that he will not abandon it until he has recovered his child. Ho is said to be in New Yoric. HIGH COLORED SWEET. 20 CENTS PER DOZEN, Mr. Van Wyok offered a resolution, which was agreed to, directing the committe on post offices and post roads to ascertain whether any owners or officers of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company made or ,ee*lved propoeols, or entered into any agreement to consolidate with the Western Union within the last twelve months. The committee is authorised to send for persons and papers. „ Mr. Cox, of New York, defended his position on the constitution, but in the presence of a great calamity would not discuss the constitutionality of this bill. 16 for 35 cents. In reply to a remark by Mr. Hiscock about the food sent to southern ireedmcn some years since, he said all here knew how that pork was distributed. The American hog played a very partisan, instead of a diplomatic part. Nxw Bedford, Mass., Feb. 13.—Striking spinners at ihe Grin, ell mill have issued the following appeal to operatives in the Warnsutta mills: State of the Strike. Lima Beans, albs 10c. Canned Corn, a lbs 10c. Canned Peas, a»lbs 10c. Canned Pine Apple, a lba.x6c. Canned Peaches, 3 lbs 17c. Dried Peaches, good 16c. lb "The mill spinners of the Gritmell mill have been ojjt qh {i striko for the last six weeks and we appeal to you for support. We are resisting a reduction in wages, which was first started in New Bedford; 0110 that was unwise, unjust and  and was the cause of reducing wages all orDr New England. We are fighting your battl • as well as oar own, aad we hope you will contribute as generously as you can." The resolution of Mr. Riddleberger, to appoint a joint committee to investigate the causes of removals by the new officers of the house and senate, was then taken up Mr. Reagan, of Texas, accepted Mr. Hiscock's challenge as bona fide, aud argued in defense of the constitutionality of the bill. Clara Belden Tlbbtte laid at Best, BOCIUE89W, Feb. 18.—The remains at Mrs. Clara Belden Tibbets, the St. Louis actress, who died recently in Bellerus hospital, New York, were laid at rest here in the cemetery on the top of the hilL The funeral services took plaoe in Mount Hope chapel a{ a:S0 o'clock. The ohurch was filled with friends. None of them were permitted \o view the remains. .  Death of Thomas Klnsella. Brooklyn, Feb. 12.—The Hon. Thomas Kinseila, editor of The Brooklyn Eagle, who has been ill for the psst twelve weeks, died at his home in Brooklyn Monday afternoon, Mr. Kinseila was taken down with bUtous fever shortly after his return from Europe, which brought on Jaundice; this was followed Uy pneumonia, and as a last complication oongestion of the liver set in, wUoh finally caused his death. Mr. Hepburn, of Iowa, protested against congress talking while their fellow citiiaus were suffering, STANDARD JAVA COFFEF, BEST IK THB WOULD. - Hi. Beck explained that he had objected U the resolution on the ground that the nn- Ate kW nothing to do with the house. Mr. Warner, of Ohio, defended the state Df Ohio, saying she was able and willing to care for Her people, but she bad not the nece*ary appliances for affording the immediate relief that was so indispensible. Jfr. Veet wUtd attention to the tact that Mr, JUddl*berger bad declared that VirgC»fa ha4 not had her fair quota of federal patronage. Re anumed that the senator wished for the filllest, fairest and most MiMplit-f hifeetlfttor, and therefore moved *a amendment directing the committee also impart what direction! or instructions been given by the preaident or heads of —fT within the past three years In regard to appointment* or removals in Virginia; what appointments or removals had been made, upon whose recommendation they were made, and the political opinions of the persons appointed or removed. Mr. Biddleberger said he had bo objection to the amendment. i,. Appeals will also be issued to employee in other manufactories in ths city for aid. KEY WEST Both the gentlemen who spoke last were interrupted with frequent cries of ''VoteI Vqtel" At Portsmouth the water is over (our feet higher than the highest last year, an4 still rising. * C»« Boston'* qbvsM ■«s4, A free Fssa Bars Ulna On*. BOQUET LONDRES CIGARS 5c Bcwton, Feb. Jft—The house today passed the Meigs Elevated railroad bill by a vote of 134 to 66. ■ ■■ N«w Yobk, Feb. 12.—Judge Beach, in oonunon pleas, dismissed the suit of Charles Ulrich, a commissioner of emigration,against the New York Central and Hudson River railroad company, which sought to (recover damages for injuries which be sustained at Spuyten Duyvll in January, M83. The court held that as the commissioner was traveling upon a free pass at the time of the accident, the company could not be held responsible for any injuries which he might sustain, a printed stipulation to that effect having been placed upon the back of the ticket. TOKONTO, Out, Feb. 12.—George W. Lodwick, of Youngs town, waa arrested at Hamilton for the attempted murder of Attorney Kennedy, at Youngstown, counsel in Uj» Lodwick divorce suit, whom lie (hot while walking on the street with itia wife. Charged with murder. Mr. Wilson, of West Virginia, and Mr. McKiuley, of Ohio, proposed an amendment increasing the sum appropriated to (500,000. The steamer Bonansa is afloat in the street. The hotel is doing business by boat through the second story windows. At nine o'clock the river stood sixtey-seven feet one inch, and is rising at the rate of on* inch an hour. It is reported that flv* persons hav* been drowned. $4 P£R HUNDRED. CONDEN8ED NEWS. Mr, Follett opposed the amendment. The sum of (300,001) had been fixed by the committee aud would serve for prpscqt purpoaea If that was fon\d Co be insufficient, the ooijjmittee would not be backward in reporting further relief. Mount Etna is in eruption. Strong earthquake shocks ware felt before this began. « D X ft. Beit 5 cent ameke ia America. tovl lo» Froaldoat WI»»i«W Msfs Down. The Clepington waste works at Dundee ware burned this morning Four firemen lost their lives. pt«4 from Ills Injuries. Imported Cigars New York, Feb. 12—K is announced in Wall street that President C. F. Winsiow, of the Korth River Construction company, has resigned. He stated he had done so because he had been hampered since the oompany was placed in the bauds of a receiver. East Biudgewatxb, Maw., FCb. tt— Hubert Orr, father-in-law of tx-Congroamail B. W. Harris, tipped over a lamp in hi* room Saturday night, and wu so badly burned that he died Sunday. Ha waa W yearf old. The amendment was rejected. Teas, 100; nays, 160. The bill was then passed. Yeas, 223; nays, 12. Those voting in the negative were Messrs. Beach, of New York; Bennett, of North Carolina; Cox, of North Carolina) Hewitt, of Alabama; Lanham, of Texas; McMillan, of Tpunswee; Oates, of Alabama; Mr. Hunt, the American minister to St. Petersburg, is seriously ill, bat his condition is not thought to be dangerou* ' "I did not," ha laid, "come her# to struggle with VMeral patronage, but I am read; to answer baek the allegation that Virginia has misused or got more than her proportion 01 that patronage." Continuing, he said no good oould come from the amendment, and . fee did not think it had bean offend in • ■Mi whioh should prevail in the senate. Mr. Vest returned thanks for this advice to'Ms Mr «■ • bttt rsminded that «• was the origin*** HURLBUT & CO. The county Jail in Wausau, Wis., was burned early yesterday morning, and Mike McDonald and Ed. Cary, two desperadoes, were burned to death. JtonrnallaUfl. Baltimore, Feb. 12.—Tlie Day, as a morning paper, has ceased to exist. The evening edition will be continued under the management of O. W. Cruikshauk. Mr. Wm. T. Croasdale, editondn-chief, has retired, transferring all his interest in the paper to Mr. Cruikshauk. EnloglKlnc Wendell rbllllpa. A PARTNEil WANTED. Beixivillx, Ont., Foo. la.—Tne Brotherhood of Jjocomotiva E.igineen an t fri*»d» IfoeomotlT* Eu|kmn, The Denver/Tribune was aoM yesterday to a lyndipate of New York gentlemen for $100,000. Q. H. Rnbhankar oontlnuas as edits* in ehiet aad F. J. V. WC as maoa- Bostox, F*b. 13,—The city council appointed a committee headed by Mayor Martin to arrange for an eulogy upon Wendell Phillips. Tremonf temple haa been  tor the puipoee. Toe senate devot«l the lloamg boor to ettlaglea of Mr. Phillip}. Banuey, of Massachusetts; Tucker, of Virginia; Wis*, of Virginia; Woodward, Of Wisconsin, And York, of North Carolina, fcfj Hictatoa, o£ the Urauil Trunk, reUUm to tb* prupo—d redaction of wagm. in |a with (j*u«ral Uauagtr At 4:50 F. M. Um borne •djoornvd.