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              0 V . •WHltBSH 695. Weekly Established 1860 PITTSTON, PA.. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1884 !TWO C£NT8. Ten Cent* Per Week. ANOTHER COACHMAN. ENGLAND WAKES UP, A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. MRS. CARFIELD'8 VISITOR. THE HOWGATE CASE. QEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN'S LATEST Tariff cr No Tariff, "That's the Qaaa- And Look. After Her Chinese In Evidently a Well Developed Crank, H« Indites a Served on "llungrj ttonf" Harriett the Daughter of a Mil lionaire. Ccreel*—French Trickery. A Trivial Accident Undoubtedly Cleveland, Sept 17.—The unknown crank who was arrested for prowling around the residence of Mrs. having had a hearing before Judge lautcfcin* at the police coubC, the usual question* as to name and rasfdence, etc., were met with evasivo answers. When asked whether he intended to shoot Mrs. Garfield or hurt anyone, he replied that he might or he might not. After half an hour's useless questioning by the prosecutor. Judge Hutchins took him in hand and gave him to understand that he must answer the questions put to him and proceeded hiinsolf to put some of them. The crank laughed and informed the judge that he would answer as many of the questions as he liked and according to his own pleasure. Tlio judge told the prisoner ho would commit him for contempt unless he gave satisluctory answers, to which the "crank" replied, "all right, commit, I would as soon be locked up as to answer any of the questions you have asked." The judge then ordered him committed for contempt until Thurslay next. Locked PP. Peculiar Delay Shown by the Signal Nkw Yohk, Sept. 17.—Georgo Francis Train was foimtl in Madison square reclining on his favorite bench near the Twentythird select end of the square. Ho was busily engaged in writing. "What is it, Mr. Train?" a»ked a reporter. Mr: Train did not reply, but calling a District messenger boy who stood near by, ho handed hira a paper, and the District messenger boy handed the paper to the reporter. It read: Joe," the Bunco Artist. It is ;1ip question upon which the ooming Presidential campaign will be fought. It is the question which has engaeejl the leading minds iDf both great political parties for the paft Hfty jtais, except when overshadowed for a Cinie by pie, great question of -''Shall the Union be reserved?" We need to postour»eivt-8, and be prepared to vote understanding}' upon ibis great question. While there aie honuu differences yf opinion, and while ilit re is much that may be eaid, both in favor of arid against free trade, one thing- is certain, snd that is, you cannot lind a medicine that will cure Coughs, Colds, Asthma, or aay disease of tho throat or lungs, equal to C. C. 0., (Curtis' Cough Compound ) Try it London, Sept.-17.—The Chinese threat t. block the port of Shanghai by sinking oh atructiohg in the Worsting river has MfW! remonstrance from England, and a nombe: diplomatic notes have passed between t5,i tnd'governments. The Chinese authorthi express every anxiety to please England nn to respect the concessions,which have beei granted to fdrfeign traders and residents it Mahghai and other treaty ports. The) suggest, however, that it is scarce!} fair for "England to Interfere at thii stage of the troubles between China au'i Franco. They call attention to the trickerj ol Admiral Courbet in sailing up the Mi): river, with every appearance of friendly in. tent k.ns,-and then bombarding Foo Chow after he bad got past the forts which woulil have defended it if his hostile mission hac been Known or suspected, They say tha Europe cannot expect that French men-ofwar are to be allowed to ascend Chi ma rivers and bombard Chinese towns unmolested. China, they claim, has a right tc make such defensive preparations as she Beet fit, and whatever injury is inflicted upon neutrals is chargoable upon France, bIh having refused China's offer to submit tc mediation, and thus left the Chinese nalternative but to light Saves Many Lives. Service Bureau. The Elopement Fever Is Spread* Ins—An Infuriated Mother — A A Son-ln-Law Throws Poison In a Well to Heveuge Himself on His Wife's Family. Detected In Tim*. (evidently ne Urwt Anxiety to Have tlie Suit Bronchi into Court. Lax Method* In the Treasury Department. Father Who Knonra Ncthlnf of His Daughter's Behavior. Kew Rochelle, N. Y., SeDt 17.—Following close on the heels of the Morosini elopement, and befaro the excitement attendant on that event had subsided, comes the news of a social mesalliance in this village, bearing much tho same features. George C. Sickles, the father of Gen. Dan Sickles, is the richest* men in the village, his wealth being estimated at over $10,000,000. He is 84 years of ago and lives with his wife and three daughters—Roma, aged 20; Pearl, aged 10, and Alta. nged 13—in a substantlallo Dking frame building on North street, about a half mils from the depot and just outsidD of tho corporation limits. Bradford, Pa., Sept. 17.—Gujtin Engel came from Germany with, his wife and daughter in 1880, and took up his residence at Coalton. Engel was a blacksmith. Soon after Christian Leidel, a young German, a]D- peared in -the place, evidently to tha surprise and displeasure of Engel. It soon became known that Leidel had been a lover of Engel's daughter in Germany,and the old folks were opposed to his becoming her husband. She wanted to Inarry him, and that was the reason why the family emigrated to America. Leidel was a carpenter. Ho s D• eurod work in Coalton, and Engel, finding -h it liis daughter was determined to reoeivo -lie young man's attentions withdrew liis objections, and the couplo were married. Washington, Sep'. 17.—Much sharp criticism of the authorities has been heard recently because of the long delay in bringing tho suits against Capfc. Howgate's bondsmen, which have just been ordered by the solicitor of the treasury. The truth is that even now tho suits are somewhat premature, and t he delay cannot bo properly charged to Solicitor Neal. For eighteen months past there have been attempts made by officials of the treasury department to gel a transcript of Capt. Howgate's accounts from the signal office, so that these suits could be pushed, but no reply has been received, there being an evident disinclination in that bureau to meddle with the matter. To bring matters to a head, therefore, the solicitor ordered tha commencement ol the suits, and now tho signal oIHjo will perhaps furnish the papers required. The bonds now sued upon are for $13,000, and were givrn for tho faithful performance by Howgato of his duties as a disbursing officer. Suits wore brought whou the defalcations wero first discoverei and judgments obtained again Dt Howgate by default of tha amount stolon—$100,000. To satisfy this, there is still about $100,000 worth of Howgate's property in the district, which the government expects to by order of -the court at the termination of a suit in equity now pending. Against this property, however, there aro over $50,000 worth of Hens prior to tha claim of ths government, which when paid will reduce tbe amount that the United States can recover to about If the suits against tha bondsmen are successful tbe net amount recovered will be over $40,000. A report is to be made to Secretary Lincoln of the strange indifference in the signal bureau, and it is hoped fh the treasury department that he will find a way of waking up that bureau. "Another outrago here in Square OUTRAGE ON MADISON SQUARE. Outraging us. Disgracing Town! Captain Williams has just knocked down "Huujry Joe." Park policemen there Who saw assault, but didn't daro To interfere. By George, such facts out- I'Vmdftl Law or old Curfew acts! It. E. Curtis, Binghsmton, N. Y. (Star C! ambers' Inquisition Tracks.) "Joe" sat ts quietly on Bench as Barnard, por Curdiy. i or JlcCunu. Wi.cn'Williams struck him (with fist hard Mr. J. H. Rhones, a personal friend of the Gnrllulds, says that he has seen the man be f'di'e, and that ho is from an eastern city, the name ha did not choose to give just at present. The prisoner is about 50 years old. lti m» grew up to bo a handsome girl. With her sister she at tendril a boardings.-ho il sum distance from her house, and the coachman was in the habit of driving tho two to the depot. One evening the girl was discovered paying a visit surreptitiously to the coachman, and the latter was arrested and held for trial. When the case came up the grand jury decided that no cr.mo had been committed? and the coachman sued Sickles for several thousand dollars. The case was finally compromised for several hundred. Since tho foregoing events an exceedingly strict watch was kept over Miss Roma. For tae past two years she has kept company with a young man named Cornelius Burns. The engage ment was broken off two months ago. Before and during the four months proceeding this event, Mary Ann Meade, who was employed us a washerwoman by the Sickles, had been lauding to the skies her brother William, who, she said, was a coachman employed at South Manchester, Ct. Roma, after the "tiff" with Mr. Burin, agreed to meet the Adonis wh(f longed to see be:. On Aug. 95 a telegram was received from William stating that he was coming, and at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon he came. This coachman was not very pretty to look upon. Ho was of medium height with black hair and eyes, a red face and a thick brogue. His ignorance was stupendous. Compared to Roma who is slight with light brown hair and eyes anl a sweet cast of countenance, he was positively ugly. Before another week had passed the couple had met again. Opinion seems to be divided ae to whether Roma received another visit from her ohariner on Saturday, Sept. 6, but mostof the village think she did. Monday morning following Roma, accompanied her mother to the house of a friend in Brooklyn. Meade called at the Brooklyn lious? on Tuesday and then again on Wednesday. On that day both were driven over to St. Patrick's cathedral, whore thay wore mode man and wife by Rev. Father Kelly. After the homeward drive Meade left hii bride to go to South Manchester. On Thursday Homa's marriage certificate was found by the lady at whose house she was visiting. Mrs. Sickles was informed of what had happened. Oil,) And licked him when lie would not run I Police outrage just off Broadway, Wa» witnessed by enormous crowd; who Proved ihoir cowardice to-day. In 1883 trouble began to develop between Engal and his son-ln law. Tho two had bought adjoining lots, and Engel had built a small blseVjiuith shop on his, and Leidel put up a carpenter shop on his lot. During the summer Engel had an opportunity to sell his lot at a considerable profit. When its boundaries were run out it was found that Leidel's earpent--r shop was partially built on it. He refused : D move it and a quarrel ensued. 9 Eilz Profits on Muiuals. In silence at outrage allou-od That drapes our Flag in Police Shroud. I call on the Press to arrest (through witnesses)This Brig and Pest. CRAZED BY MISFORTUNE. New York, Sept. 17.—Yesterday was the eighth day of the autumn meeting of the Coney island Jockey club, at Sheepshead bay. There was an average attendance, and thi six races were keenly contested. First race, 7-year olds, three-quarters mile—Con- Contessa first, Rapids second, J. IV. Rorgers third; time, 1:11%; mutuals paid $05.65. Second race, all ages, one mile—Pearl J callings first, Orange sccond, Duplex third; time, mutual* paid $18.80. Third race, 3-year-olds, one and three-eights miles —Royal Arch first. Economy second, Ten Strike third; time, 3:35%; muiuals paid $30 05. FC urtii race, all Ages, two miles— Monitor first, Nettle second, Cloumel third; tini?, 8:33%; mutuals paid $44.80. Fifth race, 3-year-olds and upwwds, mile and a q j;;r.tcr—Joe Mitchell first, CaTley B second, Ijamblcr third; time, 3:10%; mutuals paid {85.0O. Sixth race, steeplechase over the short course—Major Pickett first, Charley Epps second, Captsin Curry third; time, 4 mutuals paid $34.10. Speculation Drlvea a Man lunatic New York, Sept 17j_— Five years age William Lee Tinker, a'dentist, who had amassed a fortune of $100,000 in Savannah, removed with his family to Newark, N. J., and took up his residence at No. 107 Spruce street Ho speculated in stocks, and during the reccnt . anic in Wall street lost his entire fortune, llis mind became effected and his wife hail him committed to the Morris Plains Insane asylum. He escaped from tho place two mouths ago, and a general alarm was sent throughout the country for his apprehension. Monday he entered the book-binding establishment of Fitzpatrick & Helming, No.' 63 Bcekman Street, this city, and alarmed the inmates by exclaiming: "I want 100,000 books on dentistry bound up and taken to my residence at the Fifth Avonue hotel. I want to use thorn as campaign documents." The clerks rushed out of the store and came back with Officor Crowley, of the Fourth precint. Tha man [was arrested and taken to tho Tombs. "I'm exceedingly obliged for the courtesy extended in bringing me here," he said, when arraigned at the bat; "but indeed you must excuse me. I can't remain. I have a million dollars in bonds I weuld like to get cashed on Wall street. I havo also an immense correspondence waiting for me (It the post office." "Come with ma," snid Georgif Hall, jr., an officer from Jersey city, who had been notiflecTof the capture. "Is it all right,-sirF'said tin prisoner, appealing to tho court. -"Oh, yes; he will take you anywhere you say." Hie Peculiar Notions. Who foulu our city's police nest! When "Hungry Joe" is caught in act Police can then excel their Law: Bat Penal Code is not In (act Against mankind. No Homicide! (What false pretense) Had "Jew'1 killed "Cap" in self defence. A ft- v days later tha shop was burned down. Leidel charged his father-in-law with burning it. Ono night a week or so later Envoi's blacksmith shop was burned to the gn uud. In tho meantime tho man who in ten! "I ttt purchase the Engel lot bought *4 one j.fii'whei w These occurrences r.n iuteusol/ bitter ue.ing between Engel and his son-in-law. • lu August last Leidel soli his prC pivty and resolved to return to G.'r- A Strange Case or luaanltj-. Albany, Sept. 17,—A singular case is reported at the Otaego county lioiua. Several years ago a youn j man was sent thore. He gave his age as 31, and his name as John Ward. He finally became insane. Last June be was sent to the county house as incurable. The phase of iusanity to tfliich ho is subject is the strangest on record. He does not talk; he does not move. He has no more apparent power of will than if lie were inanimate. If stood up he will remain On that spot as if he had grown there. If not called for be would remain standing for three days or until he should fall from exhaustion. If put in a chair, he sita there until moved again, a* if he were a part of the chair itself. His health is fairly good. He must be led like an infant At times he has not enough of animation to swallow hh food. If any article is placed in his hands he will hold it until it is taken from him. His case is attracting the especial attention of physician* mauy. ius wife refused to accompany him. Ho won: aw ay alone, and nothing has b -1!! heard lrom him since. His wife returtaed to her father's house. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel purity strength and wholesomeness. More economical rhaa the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In oompelilion with the multitude of low test, short WMlgnt, alum or phosphate powders, Sola onlv it cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., 1M Wal Ctreet, V, Y. * On Friday last tho ropa attached to the bucket in Engel's well broke, and th3 bucket fell to ths bottonv In fishing it out Enge' drew up from the-well a heavy bundle One very remarkable circumstance connected with this Howgate affair is the fact tliat tbe books of the treasury department do not show that be owes the government a dollar, all hiq accounts having been squared up and closed in the office of tMe second comptroller. The information of Iiowgate'B indebtedness on whtch suit was brought in thaJlrst instance was some informal memoranda famished ' by the signal oflico, since when no official transcript has been received. The closing of Howga'.e's accounts without evidence of his indebtedness appearing i something that seems to demand investlga tion or explanation. w - rp«l ill a piece old Led quilt. A pieci of iron was tiod to the bundle. The packing was taken apart and a largo beef bladder was found inside of it. Tho neck of the bladder was bound around an iron spike. On lioing oiDoned the bladder w as found to lie full of Paris green. The piece of quilt was identified as being from an oi l one that had belonged to Leidel. It was subsequently learned that a day or so before L.-idcl went away he purchased a beel bladder and a quantity of Paris green in the viilagj. It is sup. O3od 1 hat ho had elatcrmhie 1 to revenge iiunsdf on his wife and ths Engel family, and had so laid his plans that 110 suspicion should attach to him. Western Uallroad Ajenls. Chicago, Sept. 17.—At the meeting of tho general managers of the western roads to consider the p.an for the settlement of the tripartite and oilier western railroad complications, the committee appointed  tho general conference Aug. 3, decided to recommend that four pools be lormed, two for business east and two for business •vest of the Missouri river. One of these is to inc.ude Colorado and Utah traffic, ond the other California business. This would involve the disruption of the tripartite alliance. The plan also contemplated the formation of minor pools under tho general pool management. No conclusion was reached. BR. I '■ 55 | Ohio the Heal Battle Ground. This medicine, oomblnlng Iron with fgetable tonic quiekljr and ooapl 'urea '' lndlamtlan, VV'rat —. ' — a v- Baltimore, Sept 17.—At a conference oC the Prohibition party of Maryland in this Prohibition In Maryland. H*w York, Sept. IT.—All the campaign managers are now turning their attention toward Ohio. It is admitted by both Republicans and Democrats that in that state lies the real battlo ground and where.the first Kivat. and probably decisive engagement of ti e political armies must take place. On the surrace both sides appear to' be cpn fldent of the result; but the outside public see little of the leal workings of a presidential campaign. Such inklings of the private advices from Ohio as are allowed to leak out to the inquisitive public ore uniformly one-sided .and colored for partisan purpose*, both parties declaring with equal assuranoe that it is not within the range of political possibilities that "the other side" shoald win the Buckeye state. Ho hud sunk the poison in the wall, but protect C1 it so that it would not become mixed with the water for weeks. The spike placed in the neck of uio bladder was evidently to con ode it and gradually release the poison or expose it to tho water in the well. I'll is work of corrosion was already much advanced when the package was picked up, and in another week the water would undoubtedly have been deadly poison. As the well supplied not only Engel lut other families with water, the fortunate breaking of the bucket rope no doubt saved many lives. He was taken to tho insane asylum. -•ity it was resolvoil to put a state ticket in the field and at once to recommend that (be various congressional districts nominate Prohibition candidates (or congress. William Daniel, Prohibition candidate for vicepresidont, took an active part in the proceedings. Rev. D. B. Newman, of the national executive committee, declared in this address that the Democratic party was the open enemy of prohibition and the Republican was no better, and the Bpeaker believed that it Mr. J. O. Blaine occupied the presidential chair he would pocket every bill in favor of prohibition. Tiring of Parnell as a Leader. London, Sept. 17.—A huge demonstration of the Irish National league Ji to take place at Dublin next Sunday, and it is positively announced that Mr. Farnell will attend and address tho meeting. The same announcement was made, however, in advance of the last great league meeting at Dublin, which took plac-3 cn the 20ih ult., and at tho last moment Mr. Purnell sent his regrets on the plea of ill health, although it wa3 known that he was engaged in grouse shooting on his estate at Avondale, County Wicklow. The grouse shooting has been excellent ever since, and Mr. Farnell has devoted most of his time to that sport. This has grievously dissatisfied the extreme members of the Natl anal party, who say that it is very inconsistent lor the great National leader, when there is so much work to be done for Ireland, to be amusing himself like any ordinary landlord. Some of the more violent among the leaguers threaten to insult Mr. Parneli if he does come to address tho meeting, and it is quite possib'e that a serious disturbance may result. An Kpldemle of Cranks. Cleveland, Sept, 17.—The city seems to bo getting a corner in cranks. Beside the onu already recorded, another arrived at the sheriffs office, who gave his name as Daniel Ali/Su eeney and asked for protection against two detectives who he claimed were hunting him down in order to.turn him over to some religions sect. Ho claimed to be a professor ol mathematics in Notre Dame university, in Indiana, and other similar institutions in Louisville and Galveston. He also showed letters to that effect. On Friday morning tho love-sick maiden was bundled back to her home. Since that time she has been almost continually in hysterics through fear of her father when he laarns or her escapade. Her mother angrily told Her that she would shoot Meade when she saw him and that she herself should be locked up. At last she cooled down somewhat, and it was agreed that Meade khoutd be introduced to Mr. Sickles as the girl's intended, the marriage being kept Jrom him. Last Sunday Meade was introduced to Sickles, and the latter asked him aeveral questions about himself. It was the intention to have had Meade court Miss £ickfe8 lor six months and then to have ari4ttM^ceremony performed; what will happeirnow no one can tell. - pur* u«, -#pl*tely -ref Urapepilft. m, rtoDChMI»—4 Fevm. I l is an un Ailing remedy for Diseases of the Kidneys and I.Wer. It it Invaluable for Diseases peculiar to Women, and all who lead sedentary Uvea. It does not liriura the teeth, cause headache,or produce constipation—other Iron medleinrt do. It enriches and purifies the blood, stimulates the appetite, aids the assimilation of food, relieve* Heartburn and Belching, and strengthens the muscles and nerves. Kor Intermittent Feveia, Ltosthide, Lack of Energy, Ac., It has no equal. «j- The genuine has abeve trade mark and -rossed red lints on wrapper. Take no other. »r saowa cusiui, co, ni.Tiao**,»» The Spread of die Cholera. Naples, Sept. 17.—There were 480 new cholera cases and 107 deaths in Naples yesterday. In tho rest of Italy forty-three deaths occurred, aud in the French department of Pyrennes-Orientales fourteen deaths. Aliased F»ri«d Government Bonds. New Yobk, Sept. 17.—Detective Sampton, from tbo United States nub-treasury, brought before United States Commissioner Griffith*, Elijah Alliger* who is charged with uttering a forged government three per cent, bond for (1,000. The number is 13,349, of the issue of 1880. The original bond of that number was issued to J. P. E Prudhomme, and was caveated by him in August. 1883, as haviug been stolen from him. It is ch irged that the name of Elijah Alligers has been written over an erasure. An adjournment of examination was taken to the 23d instant. Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. P. A Bad Convict. Minneapolis, Minn., Sapt. 17.—There are oyer 400 Odd Fellows, many accompanied by their wive, in attendance upon the sixtieth annual conclave of the Sovereign Oraud Lodge, L O. 0. F., now being held in this city. The following are tho officerthus far elected: Grand sire, Henry F. Garry, Maryland; deputy grand sire, J. H. White, New York; grand secretary, Theo. O. Ross, Maryland; grand treasurer, Isaac C. Bheppard, Pennsylvania. In the afternoon the delegates visited Ht. Paul, where they were tendered a banquet Lo.vdon, Sept. 17.—The Daily News states that there were thirty deaths from cholera at Marseilles yesterday. This indicates an increase in the epidemic, which has daily been reported on the decrease. Jkkferson City, Mo., Sept 17.—A convict named Joe Casey, colored, entered the residence of Dr. Davison, of thWTtty, at 4 o'clock, and stole jawelry to the amount of $oij0 Irom the doctor's daughter and Mis* C aude Chappell, a daughter of the stau treasurer, who was spending the night with Muss Duvisou. The burglar awakened theiu, hut tlroy wore so frightened that they could give no alarm until he had escaped. A reward of $200 is for his apprehension. Mt. Carmel, 111., Sept. 17.—The first anuu.°.l reunion of the Southern Illinois Vo'lhutear Reunion association has commenced. A delegation from Washington just arrived; fourteen posts G. A. R. are on the grounds. Every train is bringing more. Statu cfBcers Dwo exp.eSD.J. Gens. Sliermnn and Login, and Gov. l'eniriekt will be here. Forty thousand pcoplo aro expected to be present. Logan, Sherman and II end rl ells. The Other Coaehiaau. Carton's Patent Gas-tight Hot Air Furnace. a Yomcxits, N. Y., Sept. 17.—There is nothing new in the Morosini elopement except a sensational rumor that Mr. Morosini intends to abduct bis danghter and carry her beyond the reach of her husband. Washington E. Connor's, Morosinijs partner, yacht is now at anchor within a stone's throw of tbe MorC sini mansion, and the sensational rumor is that Miss Morosini will be forcibly placed on board of her and taken away. Certain it is that the Schillings are iif hiding in New York, and from their actions it is plain thoy fear some strategem. New York, Sept. 17.—Among tho rumors current in Wall stroet is one to the effect l hat efforts are being made to bring about the consolidation ot the Bankers nud Merchants' and tho Pos', al Telegraph companies. The American Rapid Telegraph company ts bonded for $3,000,000 and stocked for 43,000,000. The Southern Telegraph company is bonded for $2,600,000 and stocked for $5,000,000. Both companies are operated by the Bankers and Tho line of the Bankers and+Mercliunts' from Nev, York to Philadelphia is bonded ftr $200,- 000. Tho Bankers and Merchants' own a majority of the stock of thj Rapid and the Southern,, and a majority of Rapid bonds; also 4,700 shares out of 0,200 shares outstanding of the Commercial Telegraph company's stock. Tho interest on the Rapid bonds was defaulted, but foreclosure proceedings canuot be begun for six months. Jay Mould's Formidable Rival Excitement Over Cholera In Quebec. iff-- -- '4&9l|K9HK(i-.; : C l Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 19.— Quite a sensation ivnsoausod at Quebac over the nrrival of nn Italian bark direct from Marseilles, it having been reported that there was a case of cholera on board. She was boarded by the health officer, who gave her a clean bill of health, which quieted the fears of the people. The captain of the vessel reports that cholera exists at Marseilles to a much more alarming extent than is generally Niw York, Sept. 17.—Great excitement was caused on Broadway at the corner of Dey street at 1 o'clock, by the blowing out of one of the stop-cocks of the pipes connecting the main of the New York Steam Heating company with No. 191 Broadway, owned by the Merchant's bank. The noiae which the steam made in escaping was so great as to be actually deafening and consternation reigned for fully fifteen minutes. The roar of the escaping vapor and the tall column of steam drew a large crowd to the spot. No serious damage was done. A New York lixploalou. The Dally Diamond. Buffalo — Philadelphia, 4; Buffalo, 7. Cleveland—Cleveland, 12; New York, S Detroit—Providence, 4; Dotroit, a Chicago—Chicago, 17; Boston, 0. Louisville- Louisville, 6; Allegheny, L Columbus- Athletics, 4; Columbus, 4 (game called on account of darkness). Cincinnati—Brooklyn, 0; Cincinnati, U. Toledo—Baltimore, 3; Toledo, 7. - Washington—bit, Louis Unions, 0; National Unions, 4 (game called on ac count of darkness). Baltimore—Baltimore Unions, 4; Pittsburg Unions, 11. Lively Times Expected Over a Sua- Iieimiua RoCKFollD, lll.,8jpt. 17.—N. C. Thompson, tho suspended banker, proposes to. pay his unsecured creditors 50 per cent' of their claims in stock of tho N. C. Thompson manufacturing company, anl the proposition meets with-general favor. As yet the farmers liavo not learned of the iaiiuro. When they do lively times will follow. Another Klopeinent. Red Bank, N. J., Sept. 10.— Gertrude Carney, of Middletown, left her home last weik, and her mother, believing that she had been abducted by Alexander Jones, of the same place, caused Alexander to be arrested. In court, boJore Judge Childs, of this place, Alexander proved that he and Gertrude Were lawfully man anl wife. Gertrude said that her father had turned her out and she had thero-ipou married Joues. Gertrude is but 17 yuars of age, and her mother importuned the judge to compel the daughter to return home, but the justice Baid ho could not interfere and dismissed the complaint known. Boston, Sept. 17.—The regular semiannual meeting of the directors of the New England Milk Producers' association, held Itere, discussad the hay crop and the price of now s, revealing the tacts that the hay crop is far lelow tho average, while the price of cows, although low in New Hampshire, is high in Massachusetts. Tbo meeting votod that the price of milk for the ensuing six months should be forty three cents per can. ■Uscuaalnjc the Price of milk. — The Largest Klectrle Light. What Loudou Think* of Jay Could. A Big Fire *u Michigan. Philadelphia, Sep 17.—The new post ofllce in this city has the largest single or isolated electric light plant in the country, the entire work lieing conducted in the building and furnishing the 100 large arc lamps and 000 incandescent globes. The system used is the Maxim, and the contract balance of $20,000 has just been paid by the treasury department London, Sept. 17.—The money article in St. James' Gaaette contains the following paragraph: "It would be absurd to b. squeamish in dealing with Mr. Jay Gould. His past care er is not calculated to inspire confidence in hi* management of a railway, and as he controls the Missouri Pacific he ought to be told flnaly that to entitle hiD stocks to quotation in the London market full information should be given, so as to enable British investors to judge whether the stocks are good or bad." East Saginaw, Mich., bept. 17.—A fire broko out in the mill property of Hamilton & MeClure, situated on the !■ aginaw river, between here and Bay City, aud is still raging. Tbres thousand cords of slabs, a boarding house, the mill office, store ami a number of dwellings have already been destroyed, and tho tire lugs are now endeavoring to save the lumber and mill. Au Asylum Needing In ventilation Boston, Sept. 17.—A special to The Herald from Ottawa, Out., says: ''The investigation in the Lyman lunacy case, in which a man by that name is alleged to have kept his wile in Long Point asylum that he might make love to another woman, has brought out sufficient evidence to justify the suspicion that that institution is b ing used as a place in which parties can have their objectionable friends put out of the way aud maintained at a trifling cost. A clergyman of Quebec is now accused of having causod a military pensioner to bo confined in this asylum that he may draw his pension and manage his estates. The prisoner is pronounced perfectly sane. A thorough investigation will be ordered into the management of the asylum by the government, as it is believed that several sane patients are imprisoned at the instigation of designing friends. "l'ly Country, DTI» of Thee." TO THE PEOPLE OP 1 Boston, Sept. 17.—lie v. Dr. S. F. Smith, known to famo as the author of the words of tho national hymn "America," celebrated his golden wedding at Nan-ton Centre last evening, te has been a frequent contributor to j;eriodioal literature and has written many church hymns. "My Country, 'lis of Thee," was written in 1832 for a juvenile Fourth of July celebration in Park street church, Boston. CONDENSED NEWS. Pitlstoii and Vicinty. The Louisville Fall Meeting hitler Not a k'olltlciaii Speaker Carlisle has been renominated for congresa We have the most complete line of furnaces in CJur ware rooms that has ever been shown in any noose in the State, comprising over twenty sizes and styles; Having made a.contract with the Gorton Furnace Co, for the general agency of these goods for Pennsylvania and Mew Jersey we are prepared to give snoh -prices in the goods that will do awtfjnrith any ontaide competition. i«. 1' We haie a first class .wrought iron fnrnaoe that will heat four rooms or a good sized store that we can sell for 150.00, and so on upwards according to size of bailding to be heated. nu» «*iDi Louisville, Ky., Sept. 17.—The fall meeting of the Louisville Jockey club opened with fine weather, good track and large at, tendance. First race, six furlongs, for all atfes—Moua first, Strickland second, Ailee third; time, 1:15%; (nutuals paid $13.20. Second race, mile heats, all ages, selling conditions—John Sullivan first, Golden Venture second, Palmetto third; time, 1 :KD%, 1:49 V.,', mutuals not given, Third and most Important race of the day was the turf •taken, one and one-eighth miles—Billy Oilmore first, Tom Mai'tin second, Aleck Anient third; time, mutuals paid 9121.10. Fourth race, five-eighths of a mile maiden 8-year-olds—Hock tint; Fair Branch second, Delphine third; time, 1:05%; mutuals paid $1$.40. Fifth race, ono mile and a quarter, all ages—Uighflight first, Kansas second, Sovereign Fet third; time, 3:14%; mufuuls paid $25.90. Nbwbobyport, Mass., Sept. 17.—John G. Whittier has written a letter declining the nomination as presidential elector in tho Seventh district, on account of the state of his health and his convictions that the nominees for members of congress and elector should be from different soitious of the district. He adds that no lack of int: rest in the Republican eausj has induced this. Au Italian Conanl miaalna. .The mill of J. C. Lunney & Co., at Evart, Mich., burned. Loss. $20,000. Baltimore, Mil, Sept 17.—E. Demsrallo, the Italian consul at this port, has been missiug since two weeks ago, when he left his home saying he was going into the country. His hasty departure, and the fact that bis whereabouts cannot be learned, lead his friends to apprehend that harm has befallen' him. Ho was a prominent man in this city, being a member of the Maryland club and president of the ftalian benevolent society. His business affairs are in pro par shape. The Canadians won in the international cricket match at Philadelphia. Veterinary surgoons from all over the country are in session In Cincinnati. + A Sensational Homicide. A careful estimate of the damage done by the Wisconsin floods places it at t£,003,000. A Model Clergyman's Son, Chattonoooa, Tenn.. Sept. 17.—A  sensational homicide occurred at WaiTeirtim, Ala., in which J. K. Anderson shot and killed Piukey Scott. Anderson is the leading merchant at Warrenton and one of the most respected men in North Alabama., Scott was nlso a leading citizen. They had a quarrel, »ijd Anderson drew a pistol aud shot Scott twice, killing liim instantly. -M C«• i i. Burglars entered the Berner house, Old Orchard, Me., and raided $900 worth of money and jewelry. Bardstown, Ky., Sept. 17.—Thomas Thurman, son of a reputable minister of the gospel, is in jail for a murderous assault on a colored man named Rogers. Yesterday he brained a fellow-prisoner named Frank Feuster, who interfered to stop his tort re of a boy who was confined in the same t ell wish hiiit. Feuster will die.. The mantel factory of A W. & A. 8. Nichols. Harlem, N. Y., destroyed by Are last nifbt||Damage $100,DM. Trotting at Rrtlli Park. Boerrox, Sept 17.—The fall meeting at Mystic park opened with small attendance. The 3:35 class, purse C600, seven starters, was won by Albert France, Ward Medium iecond; best time, B-MX, by the latter; winner's bast time, The 8:14 class, purse 11,000, four starters, was won by Felix, Capt Emmons second; bast time, 8;22. Columbus, 0» Sept. 17.—Everything in Hocking vatley is "quiet an T peaceful, except small disturbances between Pinkerton's men and imported miners, and at Buchtel, where considerable disturbance exists over the general ejection, by the constable, of the tenants and ex-miners. One of the ejected men states that they tendered tho operators' rant in advance, but he says the Company is bound to bivak Up the Knifclits of Labor and other organizations to protect labor, and has adopted these maans to bfiag matters to a crisis soon. The most destitute miners have been turnished tents by Adjt.- Gen. l it]ley for temporary shelter. Tbe Hucklns Valley miners. The Brooklyn, N. Y.. Potter's field is so. overcrowded that the health authority are seriously considering the subject of erecting a crematory. TIio Ciirne of" Money, Glad They ran Sited (*«rr. Auburn, N. Y., Sept. 17.—Au officer of the law an.I an Advertiser .repo. ter have found in Cato, confined in a filthy pen, in a nude condition, a woman 00 years of age, who has been a lunatic from her birth. She owns considerable property, but has been kept in this condition by her relatives. Her name is Ange.iue Hoy t. London, Sjpt. 17 —There is great rejoicing at the barracks 11 t!i j Household brigade it Kniglitsbridge at tho pro&pect ot the troops going Into active service in Egypt as iKDr the recent order issued from the war iDfflce. Several officers who were on the point of selling their commissions have withirawn the offers uiui volunteered their sei - vices for tho campaign. John Daily, clerk of the Brooklyn city court, while closing a window lost bis balance and, falling out, was instantly killed A Hl( Newspaper Sale. , MnmAPOLis, Minn., Sept 17.—Late this $ evening negotiations were completed by which The Minneapolis Daily Tribune, the only morning paper of this city, changed hands. A. B. Nettleton, proprietor and editor, disposing of the entire conoern to Alien J. Blethen, late business manager of the TT»nn»a City Journal, and Wm. E. Haskell, son of E. B. Haskell, of Boston Horald fame. The consideration is understood to have been a sum approximating the original, (200,000. The new., management will not assume control for several weeks, probably sot until after the November election. The Norfolk, Va.. knitting and ootton manufacturing company has shut down owing to dull times, and 150 hands are out of employment Halifax, N. 8., Sept 17.—An exceed ingly oold wave is now p—'ng over the maritime provinces. In certain parts of Cumberland several Inches of snow have fallen, and on Sunday It is reported that a Qvo-inch fall of snow took place at Mouc:on, N. B. It Is thought that the croi« will ■uffer from the unseasonable change. Several lnehea at Mow, Gall and see the furnooes, or send for catalogue circular and prices. We can save money for you if yon will allow us to figpre with yon. pittston stqvJ: co. The St Louis fair asroeiation has excluded Jersey cattle from the exhibition this Logan Attnrkcd by Randlla. Valparaiso, Sept. 17.— United States Minister Logan and family liavo arrived nt Angol, Chili. The Wtpress train upon whir,I they were passengers was attacked by bandits near Coihue. The bandits also n.i i ed to wreck tho trai *, l»ir tile couiv tlie driver prevented it. an . *t.i robbers were foiled. Judge Kelly on Protection. PiTTSBOUO, Sej.t. 17.—"She Republican unpaign in Allegheuy county was open 'J - er l.ecause of the existenceof pleuro-pneu iiwtii.t among them. Nat u rally lie knitted, \\ hde walking on the railroad track John Hughes and his mother, both intoxicate!, Mvie struck by a train near Nowton, Ct jonn was instantly killed; his mother was IUORTON, O., Sept. 17.—Allen O. Myers, in I. political speech hero on Saturday night, saiU, after abusing W. R Tomlinson, editor of The Republican paper, thai Tomlinson's mother was a negro. Tomlinson, who was not present, sent Myers a note demanding a retraction. Receiving no answer, Toinlinfon came lip n .Myers suddenly at dinner at his hotel, and with a cocked revolver made it ye rs rise lvu: his soat, hold up his herd, mil swear whit ii ■ said at out Mr*: - l.afayette ball by Hon. W. D.. Kelly, who in le a strong protective tariff speech to mi •ire of about 2,000. In conversation . Mr. K»lly he refused to talk nLC ut the .t! outlook, but conversed pleasantly .. ...s iale visit t-;D Kuroiie. (■•1st With Their Own Petard. A goo-', steady, kind and gentle fa ml l j or team horse. Weight, from ten hundred to tw elve hundred pound*. WU be sold cheap. Inquire of John Nash, Bottler, Welsh Hill F»r Sale. Stafford Springs, Ct., Sept 17.—John McCarthy had hisAands blown off and Joe:.' McCarthy his eyes put out by the discharge ■ u blast of dynamite which they were try ng to drill out of a hole after it had failed o explode. mi hurt. Congressional nominations—Four: h Connecticut, Lyman W. Co?, Republican. Thirty-third New York, Ljwit S. Payne, Democrat. Twenty-thinl Snv York, H. J. Cookingham, Republican. Keiuond Usee Bl« Words. ESTRAY, DtnttJif. 8ept 17.—William Redmond, ■peaking at a league meeting here, remarked that if parliamentary methods failed to solve the Irish problem, as surely as God -..H. the earth the people would try othet method*. This utterance evoked great eg' IbUllMBL " Fata! ISa'Irond Acc.dcst t, Carmie. *T1 Wahash froi. this pint and lae TR 11 a Of A r.ilil Ui.lt-bound u 1 below s killed kuiy hurt l'°orlytlve C»r« IV recked. My scotch terrier, color, standard, aloe months oVt, well grown, lame to right Mad Jmt. Finder please return to L. ft 8 Station. Cork and get reward. W. H. KUTlEDQE. Reading, Pa., Sept. 17 -l'wo Philadelphia and Heading raiiroud ti'ains ran into »ach other" at Potts town, aud forty-five cars were wrecked. Botii engines were iaioaged. 'the engine.':- of onJ train was hurt in jumping The tD neks ore blocked The Italian consul at Baltimore, who sc mysterioflUy disappeared from that city k'oout two weeks ago, is now found to have left aL»-ut $30,000 worth of debts behind Aim tie was a grout avorite in society. Boston, Sept 17.—To-day is the 354th lunivcrsary .of the settlement of Boston. Flags are displayed from all the publia juildings, ami the city hail..will be closed it 12 o'clock. She la 854 tears Old. 1I«m« for Kejht month. Apply In Mrs. Cafcna, Qaotg*. 8t. 17s) * To: i: I in-* 11 was :i 1 : rtejn imvj v m ■■ l,.'U cargoes iv-iiaudiso, unu uio engine are ttOi'V M'OiX't Imlv I, \0U1l tvret?k