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              r■*- I \ ) TWO CBKTS. t Ten Genu Per Week MTTKBER B84. Weekly Establintiod 1850 PtTTSTQN. PA., TUESDAY. APRIL 29. 1884 THE CONSBLAfi SYSTEM. A MADMAN'S ACT. THE LATEST SCANDAL INQERSOLL INTERVIEWED. THREE FIRES. iT C00PEK INSTITUTE. A baby was bora in a cemetery at Ifarahalltown, Iowa, a shor/ time ago, but everywhere can be aeen babiea borne to the cenietery bocauso mothers cruelly neglect to procure Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, a aura cuie for croup, colds and coughs. What the Celebrated Orator has to Say Conflagrations at Brooklyn, Grand How max Michael Killed Hie Child and Committed Suicide. Army Officers Excited Over the Case Niw York, April 2®.—Col. Robert O. Ingersoll, when questioned by an American Press reporter, at tho Hoffman, about hii views on the political outlook, said: ' Why, what do I know more than tsmf one else* Once in four years I like to take a small hand in politics; but between times I'm content to let things drift- There's no office 1 would have, and thore's business I want to get. Of course you don't expect me to go into the prevailing fashion of battering down every candidate in tho field, with the single exception of the one I happen to want Now what do you care to know of my views in a general wayf "Do you think the political situation clear enough to cast a horoscope as to tho Republican nomination t' of the Troubles In rill Party. Recommendations of Secretary, fcre- A CommissionOf Investigation 8uggested—Danenhower Modules His Brooklyn, April 29.—Fire brake out in the fifth story of Arbuckle's ooffss mills and there was some delay in Bending oat an alarm as the watchman thought ha would be able to extinguish the finmss. but the inflammable nature of the stock an that floor, oonslsting of packing boxas, wrapping paper and other light material soon ignited and set flre to the wood-work, when a general alarm was sent out. The engines quickly responded, and tho firemen went to work with a will. Before, however, the flames wero checked the large Uuilding with its contents was completely jutted, causing a loss of from $100,000 to I1T5.000. A largo crowd of spectators were present who seemed to enjoy the aroma of the burning coffee. About 400 people aro thrown out of employment. St. Louis, April 29.—A fire broke out in the three-story brick building on the corner of Jefferson avenue and Market street, occupied on the ground floor as a grocery and the upper 8 to res as tenements. Tho flre spread rapidly, cutting o% tho stairways, and great excitement and terror prevailed among the people in the building, but all were finally rescued by the firemen from the windows by means of ladders, none being seriously injured, though several were slightly burned and nearly suffocated. The fire was the work of an incendiary. The loss is nominal.Rapids and St. I«oals. Protesting Against Italian Seizure of Philadelphia, April 29.—Deputy Coroner Ashbridge held an inquest in the eases of Max Michael, aged 40 yean, of No. M& Leithgow street, and Rose Michael, his child, aged 16 months. The evidence showed that Michael had eecaped from the Norristown insane asylum and had walked to his home In this city, which he reached about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Notice of his escape had been sent to his wife. When he saw his wife he told her that ho had tftcapc.1, and acted in such a manner as to cause her to fear him. In the evening she left the house and went to the house of some of hor relatives for the purpose of asking them what she should do in regard to her husband. When she came back she found the house all locked up, and heard her children on the third floor screaming for help. With the help of a neighbor she got into the house, which was full of smoke, and rushed to the •econd story, where she had left hor youngest child asleep. The child died shortly after its rescue. The firemeu were summoned, and it was found that Michael had set fire to the bed anr1 deliberately laid down. When found by the firemen he was burned to a crisp. The jury gave a verdict of suicide by burning in the case of the father and a verdict of accidental death by suffocation in the case of the child. of Gen. Swaim. Americana' Property. Interesting Revelations Expected. Backing Oarfleld's Private Secrc, tary In a Washington Brokerage Firm—Statements. (lie Soman Propaganda Spoliation. Renouncing It as  American College Saved Prom Italian Confiscation. How to Buy or BontlBeal Estate. Statement before the JTsan- See Gh B. Thompson, ~vho has a large aa-tortment of houses, lou, stores, farms, Ac, 4c. Tell him what you waiDL Then if he cannot supply your wants as well or oetter than anybody else, try somebody else. nette Committee. Washington, April 89.—There is much talk and speculation in army circles regarding the forthcoming court of inquiry to examine the charges preferred against Judge Advocate General Swaim by a Mr. Bateman, a broker here, but which were subsequently withdrawn. There is a feeling among some of the officers that through this court there may be brought to light in an Indirect way some transactions of other officers who have Washington, April 39.—In a communication to the house committee on appropriations, Secretary Frelingliuysen asks congress to do nothing in the matter of revising the consulate and diplomatic service until the matter is looked into and the needs ascertained. He suggests that a commission be created to Investigate the subject and to submit recommendations for the simplification and! improvement of the consular Bystem, as no thorough remodelling has been made since the act of 1858; and that while the personnel of the service is satisfactory and as high in character and ability as that of any other country, the officers both in the department here and abroad are much hampered in the performance of their duties by conflicting or insufficient legislation. It is earnestly recommended that no substantial changes be made until a well digested system Is prepared, and that reductions in existing offices be suspended until that time. "But in thu event of local reductions being insisted upon," the secretary adds, "one for the practical and equitable consideration should be borne in mind. Thp consul is far from home and he cannot, in the nature of things, receive information of any change in his office until some time after it has oocurred. The cost of removal is considerable, and he must pay his own expenses home should he decline, or bo unable to continue at his post with reduced compensation," Fair notice, the secretary thinks, should be given to every consular officer of any action impairing his means of support; and that in any event his salary should be allowed to run until in the ordinary course of events he can close his affairs and return to the United States. Nzw York, April 28.—A largo mw nwetng of the beat-known citizens of New York was held at the Cooper Institute, under the lirection of the Xavier Union, the most inluential religious society of this city. The Jbject was to enter a formal and publio prorot against the contemplated seizure by the Italian government of the property of the Roman propaganda. The meeting was prelided over by Mayor Edson, and among the uany prominent gentlemen on the platform were Hon. William R. Grace, Hon. Thomas 3'Connor, Hon. Edward Healy, Rev. Father Ciowroy, 8. J., and a number of other wellknown persons of political and religious influence. Letters of regret for non-attendance ind sympathy for the object of tho meeting were read from the following-named gentlemen: Roscoe Conkling, August Belmont, Hon. Francis Keraan, Hon. E. Lewis Lowe, Hon. 8. S. Cox, Hon. Frank H. Hurd uid Hon. Ferry Belmont. Among the speakers of the evening were Mayor Edson, sx-Mayor Grace and Judge Daly. The latter gentleman spoke with much vigor and warmth on what he termed the "rapacity" Dt the Italian government. It had discovered that the great institutions of the church existing in its midst would have no owner should the papal government be abolished. "These institutions are the property of God in every respect, but it is not thought compatible with the safety of the Italian government that the Almighty should own so much real estate in Italy. We protest indignantly against such savage butchery taking place in tha name of law." A subsequent speaker, the Hon. T. L. James, said, in answer to the question "What are we going to do about itf "We will call the attention of the whole civilised world to it, and if the young kingdom of Italy resists we will hold it up to the execration of all Christendoms" And again: "Liberty is our affair the whole world over and we have never failed to speak our minds in the cause of oppressed justice and liberty." Several other gentlemen addressed the meeting, after which a series of resolutions were read and adopted, strongly denunciatory to the proposed cause of the Italian government, and declaring that "President Arthur, Secretary Frelinghuysen and Minister W. W. As tor are entitled to the gratitude of the Americans for their prompt and effective action in sustaining the rights of and dignity of Americans, and in obtaining the exemption of tha American college in Rome from confiscation and conversion." The meeting then adjourned. There is no doubt of the great popularity of Von Uoltke with tho people of Germany. They reverence him as we revere the mea» ory of Washington. The emperor heaps upon him nil of the honors in his power to bestow. The mnssos watch with eager interest for the bulletins giving tho condition of hia health and his daily doings. Neither is thete any doubt of the growiug popularity ot C. C. C. (Curtis' Cough Compound) with those who know of its merits. It is the best mediciue ever prepared for the purpose for which it is recommended. It is sold upon a positive guarantee to benefit you or money refunded. Try it Ask for the three Cs Germany's Great General. "No. Everything is being done to divide, distract and destroy the Republican party C The struggle for office is so severe that principles are almost forgotten. The available candidates ai-o being destroyed by their small rivals. All the candidates are attacked with a virulence that is unaccountable and appalling. How can the men who have made such charges support the man they have attacked if he happens to be nominated? The jreat question is: Who can carry New York? ind everything is being done to make it imrDossible for any Republican to accomplish hat feat. The politicians act as though Remblican success was nn ossurad fact The act is that we will the vote of every Republican. We cannot afford to lose a nan. We are divided; filled with the spirit Dt faction; attacking each other; fomenting ood for the Democratic campaign; taking pains to prove that all our candidates ire unfit for the office they seek. The sooner /eo realize that we are not strong enough to ndulge in the luxury of slander the tetter it will be for the party. been shielded by the influence of tho .highest officers connected With the army from exposure and disgrace. The charges on which Gen. Swaim is to be arraigned are of having comn'ittH a fraud on the firm of Bateman & Co. in negotiating and passing to another a doe bill for $5,000, after having cheated the money out of bank, and (second) of having assisted to negotiate with the firm army pay vouchors which he knew to be fraudulent in character. This last charge is undei'-itood to refer to the duplicate pay accounts which Col. Morrow, of Gen. Sherman's staff, negotiated and obtained money upon. Grand Rapids, Mich., April 39.—The village of Cedar Springs, twenty miles north of this city, has had a destructive fire, burning about $50,000 worth of lumber. The flre is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. The heaviest loser is J. M. Clark. Ixies, $83,000; insurance, $20,000. ON TRIAL FOR HER LIFE. The Unnatural Deed of a Prepossesa- Ing Young Woman. Matthkws Bros, Wholesale Druggists. It is well known here in military circles that ever since the death of President Garfield the relations of Secretary Lincoln and Gen. Swaim have beon anything but harmonious, and their intercourse has beon of the most formal character. During President Garfield's life Gen. Swaim's influence with him was unlimited, far exceeding that of Secretary Lincoln. The latter, of course, did not relish this, but was forced to submit, although his wishes were always brushed asido by President jGarfleld when they came In conflict with those of Gen. Swaim. When -Gen. Arthur succeeded to the presidency Secretary Lincoln at once gave Gen. Swaim to understand that his day of rule was over and that he (Lincoln) intended to bo the secretary of war in the fullest sense of the term. In army parlance Gen. Swaim was "snubbed" on every occasion, and made to feel that the secretary of war was disposed to cause him to fool as uncomfortable as possible. The result of this has been that for two years past most of the officers high in rank who desired to maintain friendly relations with Secretary Lincoln have not been very demonstrative in their tokens of regard for the judge advocate general. When Mr. Bateman's letter was sent to the secretary of war there were few persons who knew of the relations existing between the sectary and Gen. Swaim who doubted that a court of inquiry would follow, although the latter seemed to think his general denial would end the matter. It is expected that the court which is to convene next week will come into some facts of a sensational character, but which will not bo given to tlio public, because the court will sit with closjd doors and the officers will be enjoined to strict secrecy, Long Island City, April 29.—Theresa Brandenstein, a prepossessing young German girl of 18 years, was placed on trial in the Queens county court of oyer and terminer, charged with murder in the first degree. Reading, 1-9, '63. W. R. Kutzxeb—Dear Sir: In answer to your favor of the 4th inst, beg leave to reply that my wife has no objections to the use of her name in praising the excellent qualities of ihe remedy you mention. A HEAVY FAILURE. About three months ago Theresa came to this country from Baden. She found a boarding house in Wood haven. L. L, where in February last she gave birth to a child. The child was born late in the aiternoon, nud the following morning it was found strangled to death. The young woman said that she threw it out of the window, in hopes that a big dog that was passing would seize it and carry it away.  The "Bit Man" or St. Louis Meets "We musf learn to think more of princiDles than men—more of the success of the mrty than of any man in the party. Disaster at Chicago. Chicago, April 29.—A special from St Louis to-night reports the failure of Moses Fraloy, of tho St. Louis brokerage firm of Donaldson & Fraley, for $1,000,000. Fraley has been for twelve or fifteen years the "big man" on 'change in St. Louis, and six weeks ago he transferred his operations to the Chicago Board of Trade, with the expectation of continuing his successes. Na intimations of his collapse was given in this city, although duly announced in St. Louis. William T. Bowman, a member of the firm, said to a correspondent that Fraley lost tlti0,000 in Union Pacific, although his greatest losses were in grain. He was short in Chicago botween five or six million bushels. His failure •Iocs not affect that firm. It is believed that last Saturday Farley covered 2,000,000 bushels o: grain in Chicago, and on Monday bought 5,000,000 bushels. Lees than two weeks ago he is said to have been (250,000 ahead in his Chicago speculation. Fraley is under 40 years of age and has been well known on Third street many years. As a member of the St IxDuis council he took an active part in city affairs, "tad tho bold, venturaome spirit which characterized his business career also marked his legislative course. Yours Respectfully, A. A. Hkizmaks. Shamokik, Jan. 16, 1182. "The party has hold power for a long time. There are many parties within tho party. Too many men imagine that they have been 'oreordaincd to be presidents. Too many ihort men want an office to stand on, and the iall men have too many enemies. There is no great question now before the people. In times of trouble the best men get to the front; when fhe trouble is over the little fellows press forward. After the storm the poorest sailors ran the ship—the best are resting. A smooth sea gives the little boats a chance. Prosperity is the sunshine in which the weeds soem to bo a little ahead. If things go on a little longer as they are going, the Democratic |Da;icrs during the campaign will be filled with extracts from Republican organs, and that will be all the thunder they need." Mi. W. R. Rutzner; I have used your Sore Throat Cure in my family for tie last three years, ond considerait the best out. Yours respectfully, H. Floyb, number. The sub-committee of the house committee on poet offices and post roads appointed to draft a bill has been hard at work. The result will be reported to the full committee to-day. A resolution imposing an injunction of secresy upon members was adopted. It has been ascertained, however, that the bill! agreed upon provides for the establishment of a contract system. Considerable dispute arose respecting the maximum uniform liKiit at which a contract should be made. A portion of the sub-committee contended that tho uniform rate should be fixed at 30 cents per 20 words. Others held that 30 cents was too low to induce competent parties to compete for the contract, and maintained that the maximum rate should be at least 25 cents. It is thought the/ull committee will adopt the latter tlgurea The alleged father of the child is the sbn of a well-to-do farmer, and when he learned of her condition, secured passage for her to this county, he promising either to follow or send for her and make her his wife. Shortly after her arrest a letter was received from hint, in which he told her that his father had died and left hint all of his property, a-id that he would send for her, bring her back and marry her. These letters were received toe late to be of any service, and the probabili ties are that the girl will spend considerable of her future life in prison. Mother Swan's Worm Syrup Infallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic; for feveriahness, restlessness, worms, constipation. 26c. I would respectfully invite the public to call at my m:ll and yard and inspect tho various kiuds and quantity of lumber I keep. I have the best machinery that is run iu the State, and have securod the services of a first-class machine hand, who has had fifteen years' experience iu-running machinery in ono of tho teit mills in Northern Pennsylvania. I am now able to turn out the best work on short notice that can be dono this side of Michigan, and the low price at which I will furnish you a bill will surprise you. Give me a call and be convinced of the fact. A full line of hemlock bill timber always on hand. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. II. A. Fkttkrolp, Enterprise Planing Mill, Pitlston. Wotioe. The Walk I iia: Match. New York, April 29.—Clarendon hall was filled with a most disorderly crowd to witness the glove fight between Hial Stoddard, the Syracuse wonder, and James Magner, the unknown. After fighting two rounds the ropes broke and the crowd rushed upon the stage. There would probably have been a free fight had not order been restored by the large number of polioeinen present. Capt. McCullough then stopped the fight and the umpire declared it a draw, although it was quite evident to the crowd that Magner was much the better man. Sporting Items. New York, April 29.—For a wonder no one fell out in the six day race at the Madison Square garden during the first twelve horn's of the contest. Toward the afternoon, however, some of them showed unmistakable signs of weariness and their limping strides plainly told of hidden blisters Cid acliing .imbs. Nearly every ono of the contestants has had a bad turn of sickness with the exceprion of Noremac, the little Scotchman, aid Sammy Day, tho latest English imitation. Day is the happiest man in tho party and his naturally cheerful disposition which has before won him many a'prize nover deserts him. Fitzgerald is as morose as ever,' and Noremac ski))8 around the track as though he was in a hurry to get home. Rowell looks as though he was trying to work out a mathematical problem. Dtn«nh«werDa Statements. Washington, April 29.—In the Jeannette investigation Lieut. Dhnnehower continued his testimony, stating in roply to inquiries by Judge Arnoux that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, he did not, in his interview with Dr, Collins and his brother at the Fifth Avenue hotel, say that Mr. Collins led a "—■— of- a life" in the Arctic. He might have said that the life in the Arctic was hell, or something to that cffect, but it so he referred to the general conditions of life in that region. Tho examination of Lieut. Danenhower was suspended at this point to permit thotse witnesses who are to sail with tho Greely relief expedition to give their testimony. Engineer Melville was in attendance, having been subpoenaed by counsel for Dr. Collins, but When it was proposed to administer tho oath. Judge Curtis said he did not propose to examine him. After some controversy between counsel, Mr. Melville was sworn and examined by Judge Arnoux. He said that his relative rank was that of lieutenant commander, dating from March of ltiSl. He had been in the navy twentythree years, and passed through all grades up to his present rank. His relative rank wheu the Jeannette sailed was equal to that of Mr. Chipp, and superior to that of Mr. Damesbower. In reply to a series of questions in regard to the relations between Mr. Collins and the other officers of the Jeannette, he described in detail many features of the expedition bearing upon the matter. The officers were as jolly as need be at; the outlet, and later, as is customary on shipboard, they began to "pair off" acconjingto personal predelictions and tastes. Mr. Collins selected Mr. Newcomb as his "chum," ossociatiug with him thereafter more than with the otjier officers. A general condition of good will continued to prevail until the ship got into the ice. D  Tracked to Hie Office. New York, April 29.—The Vidocqs connected with Fuller's detective agency are in mourning, the cause being the arrest of their chief, James M. Fuller, on a charge of abandonment Tho lady in the case is Louisa Doray. Fuller was arrested and taken to the Tombs police court. The woman says that on the 7th of September, 1874, she was married to Fuller, who said his name was James M. Siebert Three years later a child was born and named after its pa. Mrs. Fuller, nee Doray, says that the Hawkshaw deserted her, and sho wants him to support the child, which is now 4 years old. Fuller was paroled: Washington, April 20.—A Democrat who is coming into prominence as a vice president candidate is John W. Bookwalter, of Ohio. While the Democrats here seem to be nil adrift as to what they will do at Chicago, there is a growing impression that Tilden is to bo the nomine;-, r.nd many who did not originally desire Tilden are coming to the conclusion that tho convention will nominate him by acclamation, and they are getting ready to accept tho choice which circumstances are forcing upon them. The Democratic Vice Preeldent. Anthough Gen. Swaim has absolutely rofused to talk for publication, or to relate the history of his dealings with Bateiaan & Co., yst j our correspondent has leamfcd that the $5,000 in question was monoy finch Swaim Sit in tho firm as capital for Mr. Stanley rown, President Garfield's private sacrotary, soon after tho death of the president. At The Polioe dMhette office William Knoth and Daniel J. Murphy deposited $2,500 aside, and signed articles, to row three miles (one and a half aid return) for (100 aside and the championship of Brooklyn, on Tuesday, June 10, 1884. Riuhard K. Fox is stakeholder and referee. A Policeman Braced t/p. Mr. Brown thought he saw an opening in the brokerage business, and he entered into partnership with Mr. Bateman. After a few months Mr. Brown becamo dissatisfied with the nmnnar in which the business was carried on, and withdrew from the firm, ancKhis capital, or the amount advanced bv Gen. Swaim, was placed to the latter's credit D. F. Collins, member of police Seventh ward, Reading, Pa., talks this way; "Suffered severely from rheumatism; nothing did ma any (food till I tried Thomas' Eclectric Oil. 11 is a pleasure to recommend it." AtD midnight the score stood: Rowell, 185 miles; Fitzgerald, 126; Day, 125; Herty, 120; Noremac, 120; Panchot, 123; Vint, 115; Elaon, 118; Thompson, 95; Burrill, 96; Nit-aweg-ebow, 98; Sullivan, 74; Campana, 71. New Haven, C't., April 29.—The Yale "crew are making great efforts to improve themselves at present. They row twice a day, at 10 A. M. and 5:80 P. M., under the coaching of Capt Hull, who follows them in the launch directing their efforts andjxiinting out faults. Williams' place has been taken by Hobbe, '85, and Cowles has resumed No. 4. The new boat made by Waters, of Troy, has arrived and will be used in a few days. The crew will probably acquire the stroke by May 1, when other apparent defects will be remedied.With Tilden as the nominee there would come a struggle for (second place, and Tilden's extreme age and weakness warn the party that a good selection for second place is advisable. In this contingency the name of Bookwalter presents itself. He is a western man, which would make the ticket all right geographically speaking. He enjoys the double distinction of being a manufacturer and a free-trader, and, although it is said against him that he failed to carry hie state in the fall of 1S81, when he ran for governor against Foster, his friends say that no Democrat could have carried Ohio in that year, the memory of Garfield was so strong, and they point out that he ran ahead of hi* ticket. A Mysterious Stiff, CnCLKViLxx, O., April 29.—A corpte, in a box marked Frank Doddridge, arrived here from Chicago, addressed "Archer King, undertaker," and with no directions as to its disposal. The box wts marked, "Spinal meningitas was the cause of death." However, a 'black' circle was found around the neck, as if the deceased bad been hanged. The head and neck were iwoolen and discolored Doddridge formerly resided here. Many suggestions are made by citicens, such as hanging by vigilantes, drowning, suicide, murder, and others, but the mystery remains unexplained. If you want to rent a house or place of bulsness, go to G. B. Thompson. Satisfy liim that you pay your rent promptly, and you will find a good assortment to choose from, lie rents mora than 200 houses, stores, offices etc. Subsequently Gen. Swaim took a note from B&teman & Co. for the amount, which jbeflrm claimed was simply a "due bill," and this Gen. Swaim passed to a firm of contractors here who were building him a house. This is the story as told by Gen. Swaim to name of his friends. He says the statement uiade by Mr. Bateman that after getting the lote or due bill he chocked the money out is not true, but that he had, in addition to this sum, about $4,003 deposited with tho bank. Mr. Bateman's story is that after giving the due bill to Gen. Swaim the latter gave verbal orders for investments in stocks which limited in losses, and they charged up against the money borrowed from Swaim. The latter denied having directed the purchase of the stocks, and the firm refused .Jo pay the "due bill" when presented, without deducting their losses. As Gen. Swaim refused to stand the losses Mr. Bateman concluded that Gen. Swaim was trying to swindle him, and he therefore wrote the letter to the socretary of war, charging Gen. Swaim with trying to defraud him, and coupled with it the statement that Swaim had assisted to negotiate fraudulent army pay vouchers. This latter charge, Mr. Bateman says, refers to Col. Morrow's pay accounts, which he cashed at the instance of Gen. Swaim. He it confident, he says, that Gen. Swaim must have known that Morrow had duplicated his pay accounts, and will endeavor to establish that fact before tho court. On the other side Swaim's friends say that not only did he xiot know or suspect of Morrow's crimes, but that he was himself Ojie of Morrow's victims, having loani# him $300 on a piano which Morrow immediately disposed of to another person, leaving Swaim in the lurch. The whole business has a very bad look and will (bring discredit upon the army, no matter how jt ends. Gen. Swaim tells his friends that tho court will vindicate him, and that he has nothing to fear. Law and Order Leaguers Mobbed. Newbcrvpoiit, Mass., April 29.—Two alleged agents of the Law and Order league were attacked in the depot on taking the Boston train, by a crowd of men. One spotter got away from his assailants and from the car platform fired his revolver at the crowd, the ball striking the platform. The other spotter was roughly handled. A large crowd was present. Many passengers were horrorstricken. Word was immediately sent to the Boston police and Inspectors Lynch and Knox went to Soinerville on an engine and took tho spotters, Oliver Western and Julien Giquet, from the train. Weston was hit three times on tho back of the head with a slung-shot. A dispatch from Newbury port asks that the men be held. Rochester, N. Y., April 29.—A wrestling match at the Grand Opera house here between Andre Christol and Prof. Labossiero was a grand fizzle. The latter won two falls and the former one, when a dispute arose as to the match, and the referee declared the stakes drawn and all bets off. Very few people were present  Decline of Man. Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility, cured by "Wells' Health Renewer." $1. Iks Colored Duello. Mr. Bookwalter is in sympathy with the free-trade element in his party, and, what is more, he can furnish the sinews of war for a campaign, being a very wealthy man. Gaaybburq, N, C., April 89.—Two prominent colored politicians, Isaac Leggin and James Porter Spiers, were arrested when about to engage in a duel. Leggin had on two overcoats and a sheet iron plate fifteen inuhes square as a chest protector—"to keep out the cold," he explained. The bad blood grew out of differences as to presidential candidates. (tor*!, Blaming tbe Dead. John Kelly Booming; Payne. Danielsonvilxe, Ct., April 139.—In the matter of the difficulty here Saturday between linemen connected with the Bankers' and Merchants' Telegraph company and the negro Thomas Wood, by which the latter lost his life, it is stated, on good authority, that Wood was the aggressor, and used a razor very liberally at the outset of the trouble. When the battle began to go against him Wood ran, and in attempting to conceal him self he was overcome and expired, probably from palpitation of the heart The story as printed is exaggerated to the last degree, and but for the negroo's resource to the use of a razor there would probably have been no bloodshed. A Suspected Train Wrecker. Baltimore, Md., April 39.—John Kelly, of New York, was in Baltimore the latter part of last week on amysteriouspolitical mission. He came very quietly, and while here was careful not to be seen in any public place. After he had consulted with a numher of prominent Democrats he went away as quietly as he had come, and was alone when he took the train for Mew York at Union station.Cinciknati, April 29.—Albert Coleman, aged 18, has been arrested, suspected of being one of the party who wrecked the Pan Handle railroad near Beaver, O., April 11. He resides with his step-father, Thomas Jenkins, at Harrison and McLean avenues. Finding it impossible to catch him at home, a detective sent a note to him at the residence of his sister, Rowena Jenkins, on Price's hill, informing him that he could secure employment as a telegraph operator by applying at the Brighton telegraph office. Coleman tumbled into the trap and was arrested. He was saken to Xenia, where he will meet Dubois and Michaels, who are in jail on the same charge.  CONDENSED NEWS. Work has been resumed on tho Washington monument. ~ - Tbo Pleuro-Pneumonla Bill. The 5,000 striking coal miners at Irwin's station. Fa., have effected a compromise and returned to work. Washington, April 29.—This bill, as amended thus far, provides for the organization of a bureau of animal industry in connection with the department of agriculture. This bureau is to be in charge of a competent veterinary surgeon, at a salary of $3,000 a year. He is to have not more than twenty assistants. His duty is to investigate and report upon upon the condition of the domestic animals of the country, the causes of contagious, infectious and communicable diseases, the means necessary to prevent them, and to coUect such information on these subject* lis may be valuable to our agricultural and commercial interests. The commisaioner is also authorized to appoint two competent stpek raisers, or men familiar with questions pertaining to live Btock, to assist in the investigation. Tho bill appropriates $150,000 for the necessary expenses of the inquiry, which has been limited to measures of disinfection as may be necessary to prevent the spread of dangerous, contagious, infectious and communicable diseases from one state or territory into another. This latter amendment was made at the suggestion of Mr. Harris, who said there was no doubt of the power of congress to regulate such matters between the states, while there might be a suspicion of its power to treat such matters within the territory of one state. Splenetic or Texas fever is not to be considered a communicable disease under the provisions of the act. I Just what significance Kelly's visit to Baltimore had is a question which is puzzling those Democrats who did not see him, and who as yet have heard nothing as to his mission or its result The general impression, however, is that Kelly is booming Payne, and that he was here to accomplish what he could looking toward securing Maryland's delegation for Payne in case Tilden shonld refuse the nomination or his selection should be deemed impracticable, or injudicious. Congressman Reagan, of Texas, is greatly improved, and hopes of his recovery are entertained.Abbott, the defaulting treasurer of a Watertown, Mass., bank, is en route from St. Louis in custody. *4KlH6 POWDER Is He ■ Blackmailer? The case of W illiam Jones, charged with assault with intent to kill the assassin Uuiteau, has been again ixxitponed at Washington. ( ~ Springfeld, 111., April 29.—W. G. Gallamore, who spent several months in this city last winter, attending the United States court as a witness, has been arrested on a charge of impersonating a United States deputy marshal. Gallamore has been working up cases of violations of the international revenue laws in Hope and Johnston counties, and blackmailing the offenders in various sums. The authorities expect to send him to the penitentiary. New Yoiik, April 29.—Henry Vander voort, for more than forty years the clerk of Oyer and terminer and general sessions in this city died Monday, after a short illness in Washington. He first became connected with the courts in 1829, under District Attorney Ogden Hoffman, and was made deputy clerk the following year, afterward succeeding Richard Hatfield as chief clerk. On account of ill health ho resigned his position in 1872, and was succeeded by John Sparks, who had been his deputy for twenty years, and is still acting as chief clerk. Dentil of a u Old Official, It is understood that Kelly expressed himself very freely to those with whom he tallied, and the friends of Senator Bayard are not likely to find any consolation in hia visit. The way in the case of Dr. J. G. McKenzie, who has been on trial in Cincinnati for sevreal days for abortion, have returned a verdict of "guilty." Hon. Stephen D. Lindsey, of Norridgewick, Me., the leading lawyer of Somerset county and ex-member of congress, died suddenly of heart disease on Monday. Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel cf purity Btreneth and wholesome' fas. More f com mfc-al thai, the ordinary klnos. and cannot be sold In competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate . owdern Bold «nlv ir cans Royal Baking Powder Co., ion Mall street. H. T. The Cincinnati American vanquished the Fort Waynes; score, 21 to S. At Amherst the Ainhersts left the Holyokes to the tune of 9 to 8. The Diamond Field, It is somewhat remarkable that Col. Morrow should enter into this case. A year ago some merchants here made charges against Him of having defrauded them, and ;dthough his irregularities in duplicating pa) accounts were known to the war department, Secretary Lincoln would not order a court, but permitted an arangement to be made whereby all of his salary but $150 a month was to be paid to the brokers here (including Bateman & Co.) who held the duplicate accounts. Subsequently Morrow wasonlered to Arizona, and upon charges of drunkenness preferred by Gen. Crook was sentenced to dismissal from the army, but on account of his war record this was mitigated to suspension from duty and reduction in lineal rank two grades. Miss* Sadie Reigh, wUo shot and killed Patrick Kingsley lor defaming her character in a Chicago hotel, has been sentenced to prison for eighteen mouths. London, April 20.—Telegrams from Cairo indicate a prevailing belief that the situation at Berber is hopeless. Mr. CusjS, the British agent there, has left for Korosko. £1 Mahdi has called upon Aas uan to surrender. The porte has informed England that Turkey will participate in the international conference on Egyptian affairs, provided the meetings be held in Constantinople. Xlie Situation In Egypt. At Indianapolis"the Chicagos were victorious over the Home club by a score of 8 to 4. Attempt to Steal a Murderer's Body. At Cincinnati the Cincinnati Unions were beaten by the Chicago Unions; score, 8 to 5. Charles Fletcher, engineer in Forsythe's laundry, New Haven, Ct., was caught in a revolving shaft and fatally injured. He leaves a wife and six children. Lancaster, Pa., April 29.—Two men tried to rob the grave of John Coyle, jr., the murderer of Emily Myers, who was buried on his father's farm along the Susquehanna in York county, opposite Marietta,on Saturday night, but the father of the executed murderer saw them at work and fired upon them, when they beat a hasty retreat. The ghouls are supposed to be medical students of the neighborhood.The Champions of Boston had to play ten innings to beat the Metropolitan; score, 4 to 8. H.T. BOWKLEYi The game at Washington resulted in the Washingtons beating,the Virginias by a score Of 9 to 3. The Sagamore Manufacturing company, of Fall River, Mass., offer $5,1*10 reward for the apprehension of the incendiaries who recently attempted to burn their mills. Allkntown, Pa., April 29.— Dr. B. F. Ghrott, a prominent physician of this city, died of spine disease, from which he had been a sufferer for sevoral years. When the announcement of his death was made, Miss Harvey, aged 20 years, his sister-in-law, who hai been an invalid and a member of the doctor's family, fell on her face and died in a few minutes. One Death Causes Another. ' At Baltimore the Association club beat the New York League by a scoro of 8 to 0, and the Baltimore Unions won over the Washington Nationals by a score of 8 to 5. Jack Cole, one of the survivors of the crew of the ill-fated Jeannette who lost bis reason while in the arctic regions, died at the government insane.asylum, Washington. Washington, April 20.—Chief Constructor Wilson has ordered the necessary changes to be made on the Alert, so she will be In condition to sail on May 10 as supply ship of the Greely relief expedition. Mr. Wilson regards the vessel as in excellent condition for tiie purposes of the voyage, and but slight changes are to be made. The Thetis is all ready for her departure as the flagship of the expedition and will start on Thursday from New York. Preparing tbe Alert for Sea. * Folo de Se. Chicago, April 20.—Rev. Arthur Ritchie, the celebrated ritualist, whose contention with Bishop McLaren for a number of years attracted considerable attention, preached his valedictory at the Church of the Ascension Sunday night, in which he vigorously attacked the bishop. Mr. Ritchie goes to ths Church of St I" ; r,v New York. Attacking Ilia Bishop. Tlae People to Welcome Henry George The trial of Harold L. Mason for the murder of his brother-in-law, Ransom 8. Til ton, at Fittsfleld, Me., April 29, 1»H3, has been begun in the superior court at Concord, N. H. Nkw York, April 39.—Charles L Vose, a retired shipping merchant, 70 years of age, of No. 44 Twelfth street, while on a visit to bia brother-in-law, Dr. J. H. Anderson, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a Colt's navy revolver. The deceased was a native of Boston and was a member of the New York Historical society. He had been sick for a number of years, aud It is believed that he committed the act in a fit of despondency. At the time of the suicide the members of Mr. Vose's family wer« attending the funeral of Dr. Willard Parker, New York, April 29.—Cooper Union will ring to-night with welcomes to the apostle of labor, Henry George. His return from Europe has been anxiously awaited, and his handsome reception across the water lias satisfied his friends beyond measure. The reception to be tendered to Mr. George comes nominally from the Central Labor Union, but it has taken such hold that It will be more like a grand popular demoostation than any spccial welcome. Rev. D. Wild, the well-known congregational minister, of Toronto, in his Sunday sermon stated that from present indication! he would fix the date of the milleninm in 1986, or fifty-one years henoe. Bkavkr, Pa., April !38.7-Five pr.s uers in the county jail here made a break for liberty Saturday night and succeeded in getting out by knocking the jailer down. As soon as he recovered from the attack ho gavo the alarm. Officers went in pursuit of the daring criminals andjtwo of them were captured, but the others are still at largo. Escaped From Prison. A.11 Kinds of Harness, Manufacturer of FOREIGN NOTES. An Attorney Who Never Studied Law. Ralph Willingham has boeii captured at Lake Kissimane, Fla., charged with the commission of three murders, and was taken to Barton, Polk county, to be tried for the killing of his brother-iji-law. Willingham ia worth over a million dollars. and dealer in Hone furnishing GooelM of every lieD tien. Ill North Main St.. Pittston Pa A captive balloon at the Turin International exposition has been destroyed by lightning. Washington, April 29.—Samuel Woods, of Syracuse, N. Y., now an examiner in the pension bureau, was examined by Mr. Springer'* committee yesterday. He said hs was appointed assistant district attorney fct the western district of Pennsylvania in 18S1, and served until tlio following year,' In answer to inquiries he said he never studied law. His duties, be explained, were to so cure testimony iu oases of violation of iu tornal revenue laws. Antonio Moreno, a Spanish merchant about 65 years of age, committed suicide at his of flee, No. 159 Front street, by shooting him •A in the breast with a revolver. Mentai depression, caused by business troubles, ii •opposed to be the cause which led him t| ooooit tbe deed- It, is denied by the Paris newspaper thai modified terms of peace had been offered Ui the Malagasies. Charleston, W. Va., April 29.—Roland Buckland, chief of a gang of counterfeitera of Summer county, has been captured by United States marshal at . Kingston. Buckland is only 31 years of age, but has been making spurious money for several years. He is now la jail here, A louiit Counterfeiter. Aiding Jewish Bmlcraiits. VienbjL, April- 2U.—The Vienna branch of the Jewish allianpo bos voted a large sum of money to the Montefiore Aid society, of Ken Vork city, to be OB«a iti'aldltig Jewish emintute who take refuge in the United States tan* Biwllli persecution. NOTICE. Thirty-eight thousand five hundred ana ninety-seven immigrants arrived in this country during the month of March past. Of this number Germany furnished 15,031, England •nd Wales 3,237, Ireland 4,368, Sweden 1,135, Austria M71 and Italy X.U4. The annual meeting of the stockholder* of the Pittston Gas Light i omnany for the election of a E resident. treasurer and five managers, will I* eld on Monday, Hay 8th, 1884, between Ike hours of five and six o'clock P. RL, at tie i flies of the company. ANDREW BRYDKTf, Pres t Attest: WL. Witsof. 1 The Moscow Gazette states that an portant Mussulman agitation is in progrin Caucamu. The Mollahs are preaching i\- MMu*lnatioB oJf Cbrtetuun